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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
FED CHILDREN POISON
Wife Of Davenport Farmer Uses
Strychnino to End Lives Of Two
Babes and SeIf-All Found Dead by
Husband Whom He Returned From
Field.

Special to Times Republican.
Davenport. Aug. 1.-While her hus-
band and sons were at work in the
field, Mrs. Margaret Mehlson. a farm
er's wife residing near here. gave hel
two younger children. Dora, aged 4
and Meta, aged 2, stryrhnine and then
swallowed the same poison herself. a
few hours later all three were found
dead by the husband. Mrs. Mehlsen
had laid out burial clothes for all three
Temporary insanity is the only motive
tha. can be advanced for the terrible
crime.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
CRAcKsMEN MAKE HAUL
Minnesota Editor Held at Point Of Gun
For Half An Hour While Robbers
Loot on.mie Bank-securs $2,1oo in
Cash and Escape.

Onamie. MINI. Aug. 1.-While
Claude n. iMackeuzie, lawyer, and edi-
tor OF The Lake Breeze. local news
paper, stood for half an hour with his
hands up. three yeggmen cracked the
safe Of the First State Bank today and
departed with $2100 in cash. Mac
kenzie was passing the bank while the
robbers were at work and was halted.
When the cracksmen had departed
Mackenzie gave the laym but no trace
Of the robbers has yet been found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
Violent Sermons Preached.

Bilboa, Aug 1.-Roman CATHOLIC
priests thruout the northern provinces
preached violent sermons yesterday
against the policy Of the government
in its conflict with Rome. Prepara-
tions for great Catholic demonstra-
ton against the government are being
continued, despite the declaration OF
the government that no demonstrations
Of threatening disorder be allowed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
FALLS TO DEATH
CenterviIIe Minor Pushes Dirt Car Into
Opcn Shaft and Falls IFS Foot 60 His
Death - Survived by Vito and
Faniiy

Special to Times Republican
Centerville, Aug. 1.-Whle working
on a night shift at the Sreepy miae.
Clarence Campbell, aged 35. pushed q
dirt car into m open shaft and fell IT'S
feet last night. and was killed Instant
ly. Campbell camo hero ten days ago
from farm near Arden. Muscatne
county, where his wife and two chill
dren are,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
$1,000 FIRE AT cENTgRvILLE.

Blaze of Unknown Origin Destroys
Gardner Drug Store.
Special to Times Republican.
Centerville, Aug 1--Fire OF unknown
origin caused almost a complete loss
of the drug store Of C. l.. Garner. Sum
day night. The loss Is estimated al
$1,000, partly covered by assurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
VETERAN HELD FOR SHOOTING.

Indiana Physician Fatally Wounded
and Old Soldier Hold for Crime.
Richmond, Ind, Aug. 1.-Dr. Harri-
son Gabel. n widely known physician Of
CenterviIle. this county. was shot and
fatally wounded today. eor7ge Dunlap.
a civil war veteran. who Is said to have
suffered mental Illusions recently. Is In
taIl, charged with tho shooting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
FIND BODY; CRIME REVEALED.

Horribly Mutilated Body Of Young Girl
Found Near California, Pa.
California. Pa, Aug. 1.-The body OF
Il l2-year-old girl. In horribly multi
lated condition. was found in berry
patch near here. The child's face was
battered shapeiess Torn clothing ana
broken twigs evidenced terrible
strnggle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
TRAGEDY FOLLOWS ROW.

Chicago Man Kills Self and Mortaily
Mennd. Infant Dauohter-
Appleton. WIS. Aug. 1.-F'oliowin8
his wife and 4-months-old daughter to
Appleton II week ago. after 2 period OF
family quarrels at their home In Chi
cago. J. wallonius today shot and
mortally wounded the daughter ard
killed himself
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
JURISDICTION QUESTIONED.

Brownies Attorneys Claim Case Should
Be Tried at Springfield.
Chicago, sAug. 1.-When tho Hrowne
bribery case was called today tho at
torneys for the defense raised the qyes-
ton OF jurisdiction, claiming Spring
field. and not Chicago, was tho proper
place for tho trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
WIRELESS is DOOM OF calPpEN.
Battles Crafty Plans Of Alleged Slayer
-Skory Of the Crime,

Story OF the Crime.
with the arrest of Dr.. Crippen ended
the most dramatic chase after an al
legged murderer in the annals Of crimi-
nology For the hfst time in history
wireless ,te1egraphy proved decisive
factor in the capture OF q man fleeing
across the Atlantic to escape the con-
sequences Of his alleged crime. All
Europe and America were interested in
the chase and thru the medium Of the
wireless the people OF both continents
wefe kept informed OF the movements
of the suspected man and his travelling
companion on board the Montrose.
while tho two were entirely oblivious
OF the fact that they were under sus-
picion.
The crime with which DR.. Crippen Is
charged. the murder OF his wife. an
American. formerly known on the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
KILLS HUSBAND AND SELF.

Iowa Woman Shots Husband and Then
Suicides at Denver.
Denver, Colo, Aug. 1.-While in a fit
of temporary insanity, as a result of
long brooding over murder and suicide,
Mrs. Mabel Eveland today shot and
killed her husband, Joseph A. Eveland,
while he was asleep. and then killed
herself. The Evelands come here from
Olds, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
Team Killed by EnaIne.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Aug. John O'Ne!ll
had a fine team killed at the Iowa
Central crossing today. A switch en-
gine which was pushing cars ran into
them. O'Neill narrowly escaped with
his life
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
KILLS swEETHEART's FATHER.
Pistol DueI Between Benton, ILL.,, Mon,
Results in Death Of Ono.

Renton, ILL.,. Aug. In tho presence
of Edith Newton. aged 16. her fathers
James Newton. and her sweetheart.
Singleton Isom. fought a pistol duel.
resulting In Newton's death. 1som has
surrendered. Nev4Dn conceived q ha-
tired for Isom and wfren they met yes
terday Newton opened fire. Isom re-
sponding with the fatal shot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
AIfon,o s.iI. For EnaI.nd.

San Sebastian. Spain. Aug. 1.
king Alfonso and Queen Victoria
left today to visit the royal family In
England. They will stop at Pamoouil-
let. France. to visit President Fallleres
on the way,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
PYrHIANs IN CONVENTION.

Representatives From Every State and
From Canada at Biennial Needing.
Milwaukee. Wis, Aug. 1-Pythians
from every state in the union and from
thru the week. About 1900 members
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01

OF the uniform rank. military division
OF the knights Of Pythias are in camp.
Several hundred delegates are attending
the meetings OF the supreme lodge and
of the Pythian Sisters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
WRIT Is REFUSED.

Effort to Compel Placing Amendment
Proposal on Misseuri Ballot 10 Lost.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. L. The
Missouri supreme court today refused
writ Of mandauaus to compel Sec
'retary Of State Roach to place the
amendment on the Of
fetal ballot to redistrict the state as
proposed by the republican committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01

vaudeville stage as Belle Gilmore, oc-
CURED. it is believed. some time last
February. London friends OF Mrs.
Crippen saw her alive Feb. 2. About
that time 1t was announced that she
had gone to California for her health
and shortly afterwards some theatrical
publications contained an announce
ment of her death.
DR.. Crippen was born at Coldwater.
Mich. about fifty years ago. He was
educated in Indiana, and was skillful
dentist, always commanding large
practice. He pursued his medical stud
les in Michigan, California, Ohio. New
Fork and other places. having been en-
ployed in the manufacture of patent
medicines in Philadelphia for number
Of years. He practiced as an eye and
ear specialist in Detroit, Salt Lake City,
San Diego and Brooklyn. He was
widower at the time he married Belle
Elmore, fourteen years ago. his first
wife having died in Salt Lake City in
1893, under circumstances which are
now regarded as suspicious.
Slain Wife From Brooklyn.
Belle Gilmore, as she was known, was
about 80 years old. She was born in
Brooklyn, ;1er father having been a
Polish count named Makoksli. She
was a favorite on the stage in London
music halls and she remained on the
stage after her marriage. Her income,
added to that gained by her husband
from an extensive practice, allowed the
couple to live in affluence, and they ap-
peared to live happily, until Ethel Le-
neve entered into their lives.
DR.. Crippen Is said to have Travelled
over the continent with Miss Leneve
in 1907 and later she entered his ser
vice as an amanuensis. Mrs. Crippen
became Jealous Of the pretty steno-
grapher and quarrels were said to have
been frequent before the disappearance
OF the former actress last February.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
c.et. Allen Warner Dead.

Chrisman, Ill. Aug. 1.-Captain Allen
Warner, aged S5. candidate for vice
president on the fiat money" platform
many years ago. died here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
GRAFT CASES TO BE TRIED.

Enor< 20 0uasn IhuIctmehts NgaIhst
Pemberton and Clark Fails.
Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 1. Judge
Creighton. in the circuit court today,
denied the motion to quash the indict-
ment in the cases Of Senator Pember-
ton, Of Oakland and Representative
Clark, Of Vandalia. charged with cor
spiracy in refurnishing the senate and
house chambers. A demurrer in con-
nection with conspiracy in the indict-
ment was also overruled and the cases
continued until the September term
OF court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT
Mrs, William Quackenbush, Bride Of
But Few Months, Killed Near
Turin, When Automobile Goes Into
Diteh-Her Companion Seriously In
rjured.
,necial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Turin. Iowa. Aug. In an automoe-
bile accident last night Mrs. William
Quackenbush, bride of but a few
months, was killed. and Mrs. Fred
Rees was seriously hurt. Tho car was
thrown into a ditch when the driver
attempted to avoid an obstruction in
the road.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
SWANSON NAMED SENATOR.

Former Governor Of Virginia Appoint
cd to Succeed Late Senator Daniel.
Richmond. Va, Aug. 1-Governor
Mann today appointed former governor
Claude A. Swanson. OF Chatham, to
succeed the late John w. Daniel in the
United States senate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
EHERHARr VISITS TAFT.

Minnesota Executive Carries Invitation
to Attend Conservation Congress.
Minneapolis, Aug. 1. Governor
Eberhart left last night for Beverly.
Mass, where he will meet President
Taft today to extend to him a personal
invitation to attend the conservation
congress to be held in ST. Paul, Sept. 6.
The governor was accompanied by a
committee Of six Twin City business
men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
T..R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today


Sun rises Aug. At &:64. sets at 7:1s.
Iowa Unsettled. with probably
showers tonight or Tuesday.
lilinois--unsettled. with showers In
the north tonigh SNr Tuesday.
South Dakota stly cloudy tonight
and Tuesday.
Missouri--G lily fair tonight and
Tuesday. sllI - warmer tonight in
the southwes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
Drowned In Storm.

Fifteen Drowned In Storm.
Munich, Bavaria, Aug. 1.-Nine men
and six girls were drowned in the lake
Of Traun by the capsizing OF barge
in q storm Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
RA,Dlhe MoRos KILLED.

Lawless Band Near Mindanae.
Mindanao, p. l.. Aug. IA detach-
mentof the Philippine constabulary to-
day encountered hand OF raiding
Moros and killed their leader and sew
eral of his followers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
.oE ONE.
TeIc graphiS = rvs:

eTcYTdPHFS 1WS'
Terrlblec .engc for Loss OF Job.
Firems .ills Family and Team
mate.
Crippen and Typist in Cells.
Near Collapse When Taken From
Steamer
Tide Turns in Favor OF CanMejas,
Sugar Trust Next to be Attacked
Douiver Doomed for Permanent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
MOVER IS REELECTED.
Chosen to Head Western Federation OF
Miners Another Year.

Denver. Colo, Aug. 1.-'Charfes II
Meyer was today reelected presiden
OF the Western Federation OF Miners
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-01
PAGES TWO AND THREE.

PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News
Republicans at Sea on Platform.
Employe Plotted Firms Ruin.
Weaver Scores Liquor Plank.
Drays Are Portable Saloons.
Experts Tell OF Infanti,e Paralysis
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial
What OF Tomorrow
Why Not Change the Figures?
Bad Manners in Kansas.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Profitable Dairying.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa and General News
You Can't Lose Longworth.
Iowa News In Brief,
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Papa Foils Would BE Wedding.
Appears When 15-Year Old Cir
Tries To Get License.
Narrow Escape From Bad Auto Ac-
c1dent
Georse H. Beebe and Party Have
Close Call Near Nevada.
Lad injured in Pilgrim Elevator.
New Head For Car shops.
Tennis Tourney Begins.
Arrested For Alleged Auto Speeding
General News OF the. City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General
Much Wheat In Sight
Corn Opens Weak But Receivers
Hogs Show Effects OF Bruising
Cattle Receipts Too Heavy,
Bleachcd Flour Bars Are Up,
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-06-25
FaSsett's Store News.
BY FAssETrs DEPARTMENT STORE
mo black balls against the application to
join the Down and Out Club"

There is only one way to keep out OF
the down and out club. ard that is to
keep moving forward and not backward.
This is the policy OF this store to make
each month little better than the
same month the year before. We are
very much gratitied at the nice increase
our business is showing for June. We
have large proposition here and need
your help. Every dollar you spend with
US is an indirect boost at least for the
town Of Monte Vista.
We were rather short handed Tuesday
on account Of FIX Of our force being out
on vacations or at Wagon Wheel Gap on
the excursion. Those going to the Gap
report very pleasant time.
This warm weather should make you
think Of light, airy summer goods. You
will find our stock very complete in
this line Of goods.
Lest you forget, remember we will be
closed all day the Fourth Of July. We
will be open the Saturday evening be-
fore the Fourth until all get waited on.
We received circular from Marshal
Field l. Co., Of Chicago, announcing that
they had purchased seven large cotton
mills in the South. This is the class Of
people that . retail merchant buys a
large amount Of his goods Of, and when
they control and operate great mills,
and their large volume OF business CO.
ables them to sell to retail merchant 80
close that mail order house can hardly
compete with him. Don't be nisled by
pretty picture aud elegant words.
Buy where you can SO the actual goods,
and where you have q guarantee Of
satisfaction.
Cherries have been arriving very freely
this week. Advise from Canon City, IL
to tho effect that this 10 the time to buy
what cherries you will want Tor canning
purposes.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-06-25
THE SUGAR FACTORY

w. d. Hoover and son arrived
in town Tuesday and have been
out looking over the beet fields
north of Monte Vista, and Friday
made trip to the La lara country.
Today Saturday Mr.. Hoover is
to make report to the committee
that has had the matter Of promot-
ing beet sugar factory in charge.
From what We can learn. there
is no doubt but that the factory
will be built next year There is
plenty Of capital ready to invest
in II safe propositions; the beets
are looking we'll, with the excep-
ton Of some patches that have not
been properly cared for, and are
now making rapid growth.
II is Mr.. Hoovcr's plan to bring
a party Of capitalists to the valley
in about thirty days 30 that they
can see for themselves what the
wonderful possibilities are for
sugar beet culture.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-06-25

We received part Of a car load Of
watermelons this week. On account Of
coming in car load the price on these
was quite reasonable for this season Of
the year. These sold at 3lac per pound.
Will have mole in the middle Of this
coming week; they are fine melons, the
long green fellows like those from
Rocky Ford later in the season.
We sent out some $50 postal cards
this week, with the following wording:
"Listen!-Brides can be sure they'll get
the right outfit il they go to our store.
You wish to look right at the important
time don't you? Sunbonnet Babies,
say charming dresses for weddings al
l.. l.. Fassett's."
Miss Edna Nelson has been spending
this week at South Fork. She has not
sent US any fish or reported any large
catches. However, we expect to hear
some big fish stories when she returns.
The new tram does not seem to be
much advantage to US in the way Of ex-
press and mail, as it gets here 30 late in
the evening that we do not get either,
before the next morning, and by that
time the morning train is here. How
ever, we are very glad to have the extra
train.
We are having special sale on many
items throughout this store. You can
find many bargains at thir season OF the
year.
he man who wins IL the man who
works.
The man who tolls while the next man
shirks,
The man who stands in his deep dis
With his head held high in the deadly
Yes he 10 the man who wins"
Fassett's al is on the back page.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-06-25

The Town council met Thurs.
day night aud discussed the matter
Of n franchise asked for by the
Electric Light company, but no
definite action was taken. The
Loard ordered the purchase Of
street grader. A remonstrnncc
was filed against parking jackson
street which was laid over for
further consideration.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-06-25
THREATENED WITH SUIT

In lust weeks issue Of the
JOURNAL, mention was made Of
the fact that agents Of mail
order house to be located in Den
YER, were soliciting subscriptions
for stock among valley people.
The same article contained other
truths aud II few logical detluc-
tons.
Early this week VIC were favored
with communication from The
Great Western Mail Order House"
Of Denver, containing notice that
unless retractions were made and
certain other specific directions
followed, VIZ would have the OPP
portunity Of proving our nsser-
tons.
The addition to the First Nat.
ional bank building 10 nearing
completion. II. NJ. Howard will
occupy a suite Of rooms on the
second floor aud H. A. Robinson
has leased the adjoining Office.
These Offices will b. heated with
bot water, are we'll lighted and
very pleasant.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-06-25

The lots ut the corner Of Wash.
ington street and First avenue.
owned by J. X. Stock, are being
cleared this week preparatory 70
the erection Of n 2.s,ory business
block.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-06-25
COMMERCIAL CLUB
HOLDS BUSY SESSION

quet Monday night at the Bellevue
cafe, after which adjournment was
taken to the Club rooms and an
interesting meeting followed.
The first order of business was
the ratification of the acts of the
preliminary organization of the
San Luis Valley Commercial asso-
citation, and the election of four
members to represent the Monte
Vista club in the Valley organiza-
ton. The choice for such was M
Brady, G. NJ. Corlett, B. G. Breck-
enridge and Jas. A. Kelly.
1t was voted to tafe space in
the Irrigat on congress souvenir
book,-a representative last week
having called upon the business
men of town with a prospectus.
A committee consisting of Chas.
Foster, E. S. Matthias and A. r.
Hubbard, was named to gather
data relative to the acreage plant
ed to potatoes this season, such in
formation to be furnished to the
railroad officials in order to secure
cars in sufficient numbers to move
the crop.
A resolution was adopted ex-
pressing appreciation Of the day
light train and rendering a vote
of thanks to the railroad company
for it's Inauguration.
Someone said Hotel" and
started the fireworks. The secre-
tary of the hotel company spoke
briefly on the progress made, say
ing that the plans drawn by Mr..
Harvey, of Denver. had been &C
oepted and part Of his fee paid.
The plans are for 3-story build
ing, one in which the town can
take pride when complete. A con-
tract for the removal of the frame
structure, now on the hotel site,
has been let; estimates for ma
terials are being received aud the
preliminary details are being ar
ranged as fast as possible. The
secretary said that the board Of
directors had been handicapped in
their labors by unjust criticism.
and urged cooperation instead.
E. b. Lunbeck has been en-
gagged TO superintend rstruction,
which to Monte Vista people, 10 a
guarantee Of satisfaction in regard
to the building.
X. G. Breckenridge, ~ q mem.
Der Of the board Of directors, said
his position had been an unen-
viable one, and that il half the
effort spent in knocking had been
spent in constructive effort the
hotel today, would be under roof.
He took the occasion to tell bis
hearers that faith without work.
cas- il dead" and that to make
good showing, those who wer- CIV
ing their time and effort toward
building u hotel, needed the SYM
pathy. good will and material
assistance Of all the citizens. Mr..
Breckenridge viewed it - hope
full sign that number were be.
coming interested to the point OF
making inquiry.
A. $. Chase, one Of the stock
holders, regretted that more bust.
mess men could not see their way
clear TO contribute toward the
building fund, thereby joining In
an enterprise which is 70 mani.
testify needed. and which would
yield abundantly to the common
good.
The matter Of new hotel has
been uppsrmost in the minds u
the people for some time, and - .
! matter Of uublic concern. has been
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1910-06-25

looked upon as n necessity not
long to be gone without. The
very fact that the town has for
some time demanded better. hotel
accommodations, makes the delay
in starting the new one more pro-
nounced, aud nothing is easier
than to heap rcproach upn those
having the matter in charge.
1t was voted AS the sense of the
meeting that the work Of the
board be commended, and that
they proceed as their judgment
directs. =