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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
No C[OE IO MURDERER
DOUBT EXPRESSED ovEF CAP
TURE OF MAN WHO KILLED
HENRY LUCAS.
MOST BRUTAL CRIME MAY
NEVER BE AVENGED
Mayor Asks For Moro Policemen to
Guard Outlying Districts Of tho City
Coroner Delays Inquest Pending
Further DeveIopments-Motive Un-
doubtsdIy Was Robbery.

Special to Tnnes-Republican.
Mason City. July 19.-Will the muir
derer Of Henry Lucas ever be known?
is lust at this moment a question that
is deeply concerning the people OF
Mason City. With the present police
force of five Mayor Kirschman yester-
day recommended the appointment of
at least two more, one and possibly
both to be mounted. This Is for the
purpose of Kidding the city Of lot OF
undesirables that are inhab1ting the
woods near where the body Of Lucas
was found.
It was one of the most heartless.
cold FLOODED murders that has ever oc-
CURED in this section Of the state. Inc
young man was only Is years Of age,
mis- habits were exemplary. and being
only years resident of America, COM
ing from Bohemia, he could hardly
speak the English language and had no
chu1nS.
Suspects Released.
The three young men who were ar
rested in connection with the crime,
Z S~S"' "
Scott, were given a searching exam
ination but they all gave a good &C
count of themselves and were finally
dismissed by the sheriff and Chief
Locke. The officers are completely at
sea with no definite course to pursue.
Every scent received has been run
down to find that there was nothing
in it, A new one comes from the brick
lict,
connect the recent highway robbery
which occurred only q few rods from
this house, with this murder. That
time the robbers secured over hun
dred dollars. They drove up in a
There was a white horse on that occas-
ion and it is said that a similar horse
was seen about IL o'clock Saturday
night at which time it is thought that
Henry Lucas was murdered.
Was Not Shot.
A post mortem was held yesterday
afternoon and the verdict of the doc
tors was that Lucas came to his death
by blows from club or something Of
that nature. He had two cuts on the
face and long mark on the throat
which might indicate that some edged
instrument was used, but the blow that
killed him was from a club breaking in
the skull at the back and near the base
Of the brain. He had been struck
several blows. The police have entire
ly given up the theory that he was
killed where he was found. They are
now confident that his body was car
ried there or hauled Their after he had
been killed. The coroner will not con-
vene a jury until further evidence is
received.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
priation by the board Of supervisors.

priation by the board of supervisors.
Shelby county tax payers are await
ing with interest the results of a con-
tract Of the county with NJ. w. Moir
& Co.. tax ferrets. The firm has been
employed by the board Of supervts ors
to begin their work not later than Oct
7, and to complete their searching OF
the records by Dec. 81, 1911.
While the long drouth has pinched
the pastures, small grain looks very
well indeed especially is this true OF
wheat fields. Wheat has good place
this year in Shelby county, and the
promise is fine for good yield. Far
mers are harvesting timothy and
clover. Many Of the meadows are
yielding well in spite Of the dry wealth
err. Corn fields are booming.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
Tn ornton Happenings.

Special % TlWeS- KepubIlCan.
Marble Rock. July 19-During light
shower Saturday night the Thornton
home here came near being burned.
Lightning struck the wood shed and
burned it. and it was with difficulty
that the residence and other buildings
were saved. Mr.. Thornton had moved
into the new home two days before the
fire. and part of their goods We're stor-
ed in the woodshed and were burned.
Mrs Comstock is entertaining her
sister and daughter of Chicago.
Eugene Mitchell is in charge of the
grading work on our new railroad
DR. Woods family have received n
visit from the doctors brother and wife
from Texas, who are en- route for Ro-
chester, MINI. where they go for treat
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
pysart Wins Series From EIdora.

Special to Times Republican.
Dysart, July 19.-By winning yes
terday in a well played game of base
ball by a score of 3 to 2. Dysart again
defeated Eldora, in the second game
and made clean sweep of the present
series. Van Wrinkle twirled good ball
for Dysart and held the opponents to
fHe scattered hits. Harvey, of Eldora,
was wild, hitting three batsmen and
allowed four bases on balls. Score by
innings:
r. Fl. +,
F,,aora 20 0 0 o 0 0 0 %
Dvsart % 0 0 0 0 0 0 "a 2
Batteries-Harvey and Lutgen: Van
Wrinkle and Greene.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
NEWS OF HARLAN.
First Drainage Ditch For Shelby coun
ty-Tax Ferrets EMPLOYED.

First Drainage Ditch For Shelby Coun.
ty-Tax Ferrsts Employed.
Special to Times-Republican.
Harlan, July 1.-the board Of SUI
pervisors Of Shelby county have estab-
lished the first public ditch In the
county. It will begin near the town OF
Defiance and run southeast about five
and one-half miles with about three
miles OF aaterals. J. II. Mayne, county
surveyor of Hottawattanie county was
CHOSEN by the board as county engineer
on the ditch.
The Harlan public square, including
the court house park. will be lighted
by q system of modern electroliers.
This 10 possible by the voluntary con-
6ibutions Of tax payers and IN Appro-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
TO BUILD CONNECTING LINE.

Proposition to Construct Railway Re-
tween Mason City and Usage.
Special to Times-Repubican.
Mason City, July 19.-The promoters
of the railway which is contemp, ated
between this city and Usage, We're
here yesterday and announced their
decision to build connection with the
Winona & Southwestern, provided that
the right of way can be purchased at
a suitable figure. It is about twenty
miles distant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
NJ. & ST. l. DIVISION.
Fl. Dodge to Be Made Important Point
and 100000 Expended.

and 100000 Expended.
Special to Times-Republican.
Fort Dodge. July 19-The Mime
apo1is & st. Louis Railroad Company
has announced that within short time
this city will be made still more i'm
portant division point and chief dis
patcher and three assistants will be
located here. At the present :ime the
company is spending 100000 on local
improvements, which will double TIL.
capacity Of the local railroad yards and
make them the largest and most con-
venient in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
A Few Short Weeks.

Mrs. J. S. Bartell. Edwardsvllle, Ill.,,
writes: "a few months ago my kidneys
became congested. I had severe back
ache and pain across the kidneys and
hips Foley's Kidney Pills promptly
cured my backache and corrected the
action of my kidneys. This was brought
about after my using them for only
a few short weeks and can cheerfully
recommend Them" Mcbride & Will
Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
Canning Factory For Mason City

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, July 19.-Carl Kelley.
who is now building a $4,000 canning
plant at Hampton and who owns and
operates a large factory at Waverly.
Will next spring erect still larger
lplant than any, at Mason City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
The best binder that was
ever built is no better
than the Irvine it uses.
If the Irvine is weak-if it
clogs in the knotter-if it
snaps in the >'" tie" your.
binder loses in it's efficiency.

Thee &C SO many
ways OF h,1ln., tsvi'ie
inferiorlty-so many
devices to conceal poor
quality-that the Inter-
national II arve ster
Company in sheer self
protection maintains its
own plants to make sure
that there shall be at
least one honest quality
of Irvine.
When you buy the
1.H.C. Irvine you know
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19

that your harvesting
won't be interrupted.
1t is the best that can
be produced.
l. H. c. sisal runs
500 feet to the pound
/. H.C. manila 600 and
$50 feet. Full measure
and full weight both,4
therefore full value.
Get the best-it costs
no more. !, A dealer.
everywhere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-19
PHYolclANs and SURGEONS.

pRs. r. II. AND F. e. BOUCHER
. Temporary Office in Binford Block
ce.ner Main and First Streets.
After Sept. 1st in Mcbride 4 Will
Block.
Hours II to ~ a. ms to 6 p. M
to p. m.
'Phone Office 541 one ring.
House 541 two rings
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
PIANOS
AT HALF
Only Anew Left

Yes, we are actually selling
pianos for S., Sc, 81, So and $40
per month and at one-half their
regular price. No dealer could af-
lord to offer such prices under or
iinary conditions or on pianos pur-
chased at the regular wholesale
price.
There are some magnificent
styles on display this week just
from the the warehouse, which
we had no room for heretofore.
We actually believe the bargains
are better than ever for this week.
Only a few left. The 1925 styles
are selling at 500, the 5000 styles
at $1S7, the $3.50 styles and $500
styles at $19S and the $3.50 to $3.50
art styles are selling from $685.
to 1870.
Next week we wish to close our
semi-annual inventory and we are
extremely anxious to close out ev-
cry last one of the pianos pur-
chased from the Lucore company
before that time.
Do you think we will do it?
Watch the crowds and see. NO,
better not watch nor wait, but put
few dollars in your pocket and
come right down: 1t will be the
most fortunate purchase you ever
made.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
. . . . q o . q . . 9 . . . . .
. WEATHER CONDITIONS .
= . = . q . . = e q . . . o .

Owing to trouble on telegraph
lines many reports are missing this
morning, therefore, it is impracti-
cable to fully define meteorological
conditions. Reports received indi-
cate that storm of considerable
energy is central over British Col
umbia, and a crest of high pressure
over Nevada. The storm has
caused precipitation from the north
Pacific coast of the Rockies, with
a prevalence of higher tempera-
lures in the Pacific states, attain
ing the intensity of chinook in
the northern part. High winds oc-
cured in the northwest. 1t is prob
able that low pressure now eX-
tends from the north Pacific coast
ever Canada and the northerly
part of the United States to the
north Atlantic coast. Rain is eX-
pected tonight and Wednesday in
this vicinity with warmer weather
tonight. CHAS. STEWART.
Local Forecaster.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
CITY NEWS
OIN grief ~

A ruling by the attorney general
holds that state funds appropri-
ated for the school for feeble mind
ed youth at Medical Lake cannot
be used for the care of children of
this class in King county. The in
stitution at Medical Lake is filled,
and the applicants from King
county were cared for there.
Twcnty-eiehth avenue, Perry to
Arthur. and Thirty-third avenue,
from Perry street to 800 feet west,
have been ordered graded ana
walks laid. Plans are ready for
the paving of Howard street, Fifth
to Seventh. A petition for the
grading and sidewalking Of Rich
avenue, Pittsburg to Crestline, has
been placed ON file.
Rev. Mel Trotter, an exponent of
militant Christianity, will be in
Spokane February 20 and will con-
duct two revival meetings at the
Armory. Mel is the founder of the
Rescue mission.
Tim Harrlgan, who stepped into
a hole on Pacific avenue, has
asked the city to pay him damages
to the extent of $500. No lights
were burning. he claims, and as
the result of the accident he sus-
tanned sprained ankle that has In
capacitated him from labor.
Howard street property owners,
Fifth to Seventh, have protested
against the narrowing of that
street to 80 feet, claiming that a
wider street is necessary because
of the traffic.
A rate of $12.5o for the round
trip to Seattle from Rosalia has
been made by the Milwaukee for
the opening of the Western Steel
company, January 81. A number
of Inland Empire people will go.
While In Spokane yesterday
State Bank Examiner j. l.. Mohun-
dro stated that the next legislature
will be asked to pass law putting
out of business all private banks
which refuse to take out a charter
under the state law. There are 1856
state banks and "A national banks
in Washington, and over 60 per
cent of the bank deposits of the
state are held in the state banks.
The bank examiner finds that the
banks of the state are In a healthy
condition.
Governor M. E. Hay and W. D..
Stem, Bible class organizer of Kan
sas City. were honor guests at a
banquet given last night in the in
terests of the Adult Bible class
campaign in the lower dining room
of the Chamber of Commerce.
About $50 men and women attended
the affair and enjoyed the adj
dresses made by Governor Hay and
Mr.. Stem.
At a meeting held last evening at
Opportunity, County Superintend-
ent Edward /. Mcfarland spoke ON
the consolidation of the schools all
over the country. At the meeting
last night school patrons were
present from Orchard avenue,
Trent, Chester, Vera and East Spo.
kane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
NOT TO BUY THE
STRAHORN PLANT

The city of North Yakima will
not buy r. e. Strahorn's water sys-
tenn for the time being. The coun-
Gil had passed an ordinance calling
for vote Of the people on bond
issue of $4,000 to buy the system.
1t was found that this issue of
bonds would consume all the bond
ed debt that North Yakima is per-
mitted to issue under the law and
the fear was expressed that to is
sue this amount of bonds at this
time might put the city into a
Jack pot"
So the council has revoked the
order for the election and will take
no further action in the matter at
this time. The revocation of the
order for the bond election was
taken on the recommendation Of
Mayor Aembruster, who had
championed the bond issue to buy
the plant.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
sen. GORDON USED TO WRITE
COON SONGS AS "PIOUS .JEENS''

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 49,
You cant bury your past and keep
it buried. COL James Gordon, U.
s. A., new senator from Mississippi,
used to write coon songs.
Sure enough, just like Gus Ed
wards and Harry Won Tilzer, Sena-
tor Gordon used to get off jingles
ABOUT Nah Gal SAL" and "Lif'
Dem Feet" He wrote under the
name of "Pious Jeems," did the
dignified senator, but some one has
pierced through the disguise.
Here's one sample of the sena-
tors verse:
Shake your foot my own true love;
Twis' yer heel, my darlin'.
De ole COW died wild de whooping
cough,
De calf it died a-starvin',
An Punkin Sal, de yaller gal
She was a preachers daughter
She wouldn't dance when she got
chance,
An she died NV drinkin' water.
De sun is set in yaller sky,
De moon on white clouds floatin',
De little stars in de water shine,
While l my Tub am courtin'.
We sat beneath de chestnut
We heard de bees a-hummin',
De woodpecker peck'd dead tree
limb,
And de turkey gobbler's drum
Lean on my breast my own true
lub,
An put your han in mine,
An curl yer arm in mine; my lub,
Like de gourd handle on de vine.
Lif' your feet from de puncheon
floor,
An step, my Tub. up higher.
Shake off dat mud dar. Gumbo
Sam,
Like de steer shakes off de mire.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
GOT LOW FIGURE
-. ON FUEL SUPPLY

Fuel dealers say that the
school board received low figure
on its wood supply for 1910-1911.
The contract calls for $499 for
500 cords of pine and $3.50 for
$500 cords of fir and tamarack, to
be delivered by the Hawkeye Fuel
Co. during the coming summer and
all.
What causes the expense in the
wood supply of the school board
s the distance that it must be
hauled from the cars to 30 build
lngs to which it must be delivered.
The county bought it's wood supply
Tor the present winter for $500 per
cord for 600 cords, but there it was
1 short haul and all to one place.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
SOCIAL HYGIENE
MEETING TONIGHT

The Spokane Society of Social
and Moral Hygiene has called a
meeting of the parents in the Gar
field school district to be held at
that school this evening, at 7:45 p.
m. The purpose of it is to present
the society's work with reference
to the sexual education of the chill
dren and to obtain the views of the
parents on this subject. DR.. N. F..
Essig will preside at the meeting,
and Mr.. j. c. Ralston will make an
address, after which opportunity
will be given those present for a
general discussion.
Any other adults who may be in
terested are also invited to be
present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
DIDN'T CHANGE
HIS UNDERWEAR

Because hubby refused to change
his underwear until the garments
refused to longer cling to his
anatomy, Mrs. Benford Ripley is
trying to secure divorce from her
eccentric" husband.
Mrs. Ripley testified yesterday
before Judge Hinkle that her hus-
band only changed his underwear
when it was worn out.
1t was not poverty that compelled
this, for it was shown that Ripley
is worth $4,000.
Judge Hinkle refused to grant a
divorce, as the couple have only
been separated two weeks with a
charge of cruel and inhuman treat
ment, which makes the charge OF
collision seem a reasonable one.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
LETTERS ONLOVE
AND MA TRTNONY

Editor, The Press-I have been
Reading your letters on love and
.matrimony and they are getting in
rteresting. Now, l have come to
the conclusion that l will try my
luck in your columns and in an
swer to Widow AZ will say l agree
with her-a widow or bachelor of
her age don't surely have the hap
piness and comforts of home, as
married people have or should
have. l have been boarding for
some time-not here always, but in
other towns. Now, l am five feet
seven inches, 100 pounds. am AZ
years, of an affectionate nature,
blue eyes, brown hair, would rather
be at home evenings than else
where if had home with some
one that had half interest in it;
/ like music, don't use tobacco or
liquor, have a good position, try
to save all can of my wages and
would do all in my power to make
home pleasant. Now, if Widow
AZ wishes to answer, address J.
Jeffney, S617 Spokane street.
Editor, The Press-Having been
constant reader of your valuable
paper, The Press, / take this OPP
portunity in asking you to insert
the following:
| would be pleased to make the
acquaintance of a loving and kind
young widow about the age of 25
to 80. | wish to state that l am
quiet, sober and Industrious
young man of 32 and should this
meet the eyes of someone who
thinks l would suit l should be
pleased by their answering same.
Yours faithfully, Spokane"
Editor The Press: I am a man,
35 years old, strong and healthy,
good education, kind, but little
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
FEED AND FUEL MUST BE
WEIGHED By WElGHMASTER

Hay, feed or fuel bought by the
city of Spokane must hereafter be
weighed by the city weighmaster,
and a correct certificate of the
weight filed with the auditing COM
mittee of the city council before
the bill is allowed.
This is in pursuance Of resolu-
ton of the city council, and is in
tended to remedy alleged short
weight purchases by the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
GRADE SEPARATION
AND FRANCHISE

The question of grade separation
at Sheridan street and the granting
of franchise to the Inland EN-
pire system for a new transfer
track connection with the Northern
Pacific is combined in one propo-
sition, now before the committee
of the whole of tie city council.
At least five or six different in
terests are involved, among them
being the Inland Empire railway,
the Schade brewery, the city OF
Spokane and lot of private. prop
erty owners.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
GAVE HIM A
DOUBLE DOSE

Joseph vigue, convicted by a
jury at Standpoint, Idaho, Of wife
murder, enjoys distinction some
what unusual in criminal annals OF
being sentenced twice, under two
different laws, for the same crime
after but one trial. The criminal
laws of Idaho have been changed
by the legislature, the same as they
have been in the state of Washing
ton. The crime was committed
while one law was in effect and the
conviction was found during the ex-
istence of another law.
Under the new law Vigue was
given from 10 to so years In the
state prison and under the old law
he was given a sentence of straight
so years. This was done to pre-
vent the possibility Of his escape
on technicality because of the
conflict of the two laws. Vfgue is
3S years of age.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
Pill

II is impossible to be we'll, simply
impossible, II the bowels are con.
stipated. Waste products, poisonous
substances, must be removed from
the body at least once each day, OF
there will be trouble. The dose O.
Ayers Pills is small, only one pill
at bedtime. All vegetable.
All your doctor about Ayers Pills. gentL
laxative. all oegetable. He knops lphy the.
act directly on the iiper. y.C:Ay.Ssco..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
CHE RIGHT OF WAY.v

The writing and publication of
"The Right of Way" which returns
to Spokane for two nights, where
it will be presented at the Audito-
rum starting Wednesday night,
were largely responsible for the po-
sition now occupied by the Cana
dian author in the English and
American world of letters. This
novel undoubtedly is his first work
as fictionist. 1t is maturer and
less hammered, more certain and
less trickey than, let us say, when
Valmond Came to Pontiac" and
others of his more high flown ro-
manceS.
WASHINGTON-The best illu-
sion act witnessed in Spokane,
with no exception, is the one pre-
sented by Lawrence Crane, "The
Irish Wizard" at the Washington
this week, who has one of the
neatest and most artistically staged
acts of the kind. His magical
feats are new and have made his
name famous all over the world
one OF the cutest tricks performed
Oy this clever performer is the one
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18

bashful when with women. If there
is a girl who wants such a com
panion, will be glad to hear from
her. Write to d. s., The Press.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18
@x1!!G!;;;ss!:!:S!!!iv;!!;!;y!;s II;

1.-THE King of Slang"
BEST LESLIE,

1.-THE King of Slang"
BEST LESLIE,
And Company in a New Skit,
Hogan in Society,""
J. T.. Grace
THORNE AND CARLTON.
1.-THE Soubrette and the Yap."
LA VEEN- CROSS G. CO.,
Roman Sports and Pastimes.
CHARLES KENNA,
1.-THE Street Fakir."
EMMA FRANCIS
And her Arabian Boys.
MCCONNELL SISTERS,
Singing and Dancing Condolences.
MARVELLOUS HILTONS,
Premier Comedy CYCLISTS.
Orpheum Orchestra and Pictures.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18

Daily and Sunday Press, deiiv.
cred, 10 cents a week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18

PANTAGES-An act at the Pan
tages this week and one that is
making a big hit is that presented
by Mile. Louise with her troupe of
trained monkeys. This act has
been featured in all the large east
ern houses and has just closed a
successful engagement with VIM.
Morris at the American Music Hall,
Chicago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18

Daily and Sunday Press, deliv-
cred, 10 cents a week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18

in which Miss Crawford, his assis-
tant, is made to disappear from a
cabinet and in her place one OF
the smallest of pickaninnies ap-
pears.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-18

Prices-25c to $3.50. Seats now
selling.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-03

Right There.
II think l will challenge the winner
OF the Johnson-Je ffries fight"
"Where would you be with them?"
Fright to the front"
you'll have to get a reputation
first"
"Reputation! Don't you know 1 hold
the worlds typewriting record?"