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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
POSTAL CLERKS PAY RAISED.
Thirty three Iowans Given Increases
In SalarY.


Washington. July 21.-Thirty-three
postal clerks in Iowa have been grant
ed Increases il pay according 20 an
announcement made at the postoffice
de partmert. Council Bluffs comes out
on top in the matter OF promotions,
four clerks being advanced from the
81 100 to the g. 100 class.
The official statement Of the promo
tons is as follows:
Council Bluffs. one from $500 to $500.
one from $500 70 $500. two from $500 to
$1,000. four from $1,000 to s1,10o. one
from sl.10o to $1,000.
Dubuque one from $500 to $1,000,
one from $1,000 to SLIGO.
Fort Dodge. one from $1,000 TO 81
100. two from SLIGO to $1,000.
Iowa City. one from $500 10 $500
two from $1,000 TO s1,1oo, one from 81
100 to $1,000.
Marshalltown. Two from $500 to
$1,000.
Mason City. three from $1,000 10 ST.
100. two from sl.10o to 1920
Muscarine. one from $500 to $1,000,
one from s110o to $1,000.
New Hampton, one from $500 to
$500.
Ottun7wa. one from $500 to $500, one
from $1,000 to s1,1oo. two from s1,loo
to 1920.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
DEATH At MoNTouR.
Mrs. Amanda Brown. Pioneer Settler,
Dies Of Cancer.

Mrs. Amanda Brown. Pioneer Settler,
Dies Of Cancer.
Special to Times Republan.
Montour. July 21.-Mrs. Amanda
Brown, widow of the late George
Brown, and one of the early settlers in
this part of Tama county. died at Alt
this morning at her home, two miles
north OF Montour, of cancer. Mrs.
Brown had been i'll since February,
and her husband passed away on
March last
Mrs Brown had lived in this neigh
borhood since 1857. She was born
Amanda Clymer in Illinois on April g
1889, and became the wife of Mr.
Brown. at Monticello, on July 26, 1855
Mrs. Brown is survived by two
daughters and one son. Tho son,
George. and one of the daughters.
Mary live at home The other daugh-
ter is Mrs. c. r. Dobson, who resides
In the same neighborhood
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at 2.30 from the residence,
Rev. Mr.. Hayward affociating. Inter-
ment Will be in the Montour GEM
etery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Insane From Loss Of Ego.

webster City, July 2l.-Word re-
ceived by friends here brings news of
a sad misfortune that has befallen
Master Fred Hotctkiss. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jordan Hitchkiss, formerly OF
Fremont township. now OF Jackson,
MINI. He was shooting off fireworks on
the evening Of the Fourth, when a
exploded, striking him in
the eye. The sight Of one eye was de-
stroyed and the lads reason became
deranged as a result Of the terrible ac-
cident. The Hotchkiss family resided
IN Fremont township for about ten
years, removing to Minnecota about
TWO years ago
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
PROFITING FROM EXPERIENCES
IN GREAT WESTERN WRECK
AT GLADBRook.
TRAIN MADE
UP BEFORE DEToURING
When Light Wooden Cars Were Found
Between Heavy Steel Ones. Engine
Superintendent hammill Got Switch
ing Grew Busy-smalI Wreck at Belle
PLANE.

Cedar Rapids, July 21.-An incident
that caused some excitement ana much
switching Of cars, and one which
proves that one road running thru
Cedar Rapids has learned lesson
from the Gladbrook wreck in which SO
many lives were lost last spring, nap
pened in this city when the derailing
OF two freight cars near Belle PLANE
blocked traffic on the Northwestern.
The news OF the mishap at Belle
Plaine reached Cedar Rapids at sou
in the afternoon Just as Westoouno
pas senger train No. arrived ana was
about to pull out. AS the track was
blocked, i, was decided to detour the
pas senger train over the Milwaukee TO
Tarna where 1t could again get on the
C. & n W. tracks The arrangements
for the detouring were made and the
train was about to pull out when 1t
was discovered that the coaches were
not arranged properly TO avert tele-
scoping in case OF a collision. me
heavy steel coaches We're in the rear
and front of the train and the wooden
coaches were in the middle. Superin-
ten dent Hammill. of the Northwestern,
refused to send the train in this condl-
ton, claiming that in case of a coils
ion, the steel coaches would smash the
wooden cars to splnters.
He then decided to change the ar
rangenent of the train, and for over an
hour a switch engine was busy getting
the cars into their proper position. the
steel coaches in the front of the train
and the wooden coaches in the rear So
that # a collision happened. the heavy
weight OF tho steel cars would not be
hurled against the light wooden pas
sengers. The train was about to start
out when news came from Belle PLANE
that the wreck was cleared, and No. .
was therefore able TO leave the city on
It's own line.
Nobody was injured in the derail-
ment at Belle PLANE, and the loss is
only slight. as the two cars We're not
very badly damaged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Woman Injured in Auto Spill.

Jefferson, July 21.-Mrs. B. c. Ham
ilton was seriously injured southwest
of town. when an auto in which she
was riding ran backwards down a steep
hill. She was thrown out of the car
and the extent of her injuries has not
as yet been ascertained.
Her husband. Dr. Hamilton. who was
driving the car, was also thrown out
when the car turned part way over,
but he escaped injury.
The physician was returning to town
from a professional call in the country
and met a team on Jackson hill. In an
endeavor TO pass he was forced to
bring the car TO a stop and when he
did so the brakes refused to work and
the auto ran backward down the grade.
turning over in the often at the bot
tom
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
CROPS IN HARDIN.
Effects Of Drouth Being Feit-Potato
Buo Pest Worst Ever.

Special TO Times Republican
Eldora. July 21.-The people Of this
section Of the country are praying for
rain. TIE country needs it. A good
general rain would mean thousands OF
dollars to the farmers affected.
While Iowa never has crop failure.
present prospects FOR a bumper crop
OF anything are not bright. The hay
crop is not as heavy as usual. neither
is the Dat crop. some corn is getting
along fine. yet other fields show the
result Of drouth. The potato fields are
suffering. The potato bug has taken
over all potato fields and is doing his
best 70 make his presence felt. The
bugs this year seem larger than COM
mon and there are many more than in
years previous. The drug merchants
say that never before IN the history
Of their business have they sold as
much paris green and London blue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
REvIvlNe RAILWAY PLAN.
Line From Waterloo South to Grinnell
Beinq Pushed.

Waterloo, July PA new railway
from Waterloo southwark thru Dysart
to Belle PLANE thence to Grinnen and
eventually southeast from the last
named city to Keokuk. is a possibility
If che business men of this city con-
slider favorably proposition to be
made to them by Attorney H. R. Mos
nat Of Belle Plaine.
Mr.. Mosnat is expected to reach
Waterloo this afternoon, visiting the
city for the purpose of placing the plan
before the commercial bodies and elicit
ing their assistance. provided the prop
osirton appeals to them.
Belle PLANE is very anxious to Sc
cure rail connections with Waterloo
and as the road from that city to
Grinnel, with its likely terminal at
Keolluk. has already been projected,
il is supposed to extend the line north
ward 70 this city.
In brief the proposition that will be
made TO the business men of Water
loo is TO secure financial assistance to
the amount of 100000 to build the
road from here 10 Dysart 70 Tama
county and the raising Of a small adj
ditional amount 20 help cover the ex-
panse of building from Dysart to
Belle Plaine The citizens OF Belle
PLANE have subscribed $4,000 towards
the road and this, with what can be
raised in tina. vicinity, will make an
additional sum of 100000.
Owing to the small amount Of grad
ing that will be necessary between
Waterloo and Belle PLANE the cost
of connecting the two cities with
"a ilrcaS limo v-flI be vary light the
grade not exceeding four -tenths Of one
half Of one per cent. At Belle PLANE
will be made with the Chi
cago and Northwestern line between
Chicago and Omaha. as we'll as with
that con1pany's line southwest into the
coal fields of Mahaska county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
No Merchant Police.

Mason City, July 21.-After a jangle
of about an hour, in which the idea of
merchant police paid partly by the
city and partly by the individual mer-
chants of the city, who were to have
something to say regarding his ap-
pointment. was discussed pro and con,
the committee from the merchants
withdrew their proposition and recon-
mended the appointment of another
patrolman, to have the same duties as
any other A rag chew of fifteen min
utes ensued in which everybody took
occasion to tell how we'll he loved his
brother. and then the council decided
to grant the request Thus the mer
chant policeman passeth out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
RELATIVES MUST PAY.
Sioux City Street Car Conductors
Ordered to Collect Fares From All.


Sioux City. July 21.-Wiyes, children
and other relatives OF employees of the
company have been put in the same
category with the common herd of pas
sengers by the Sioux City Service
Company. A new bulletin for con-
ductors is posted in the car barn which
orders that in future they shall collect
fares from families or members of
families of employees Of the company.
Street car men were much incensed
when they saw the order and INDUCED
in some little strike talk. but they
found nothing on which a strike could
be based. and nothing came Of It. A
new notice was also posted calling at
tention to the old order forbidding
newspaper carriers to ride free to the
end Of their routes. but as the order
has BEEN issued before and ignored it
proba bly, will be again. Instead Of
nickel, the newsboys give paper
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
WANTS NEW FRANCHISE.
Davenport Water Company Petitions
For z5-Year Extension.

Davenport. July 21--Speaking for the
Davenport Water Company, Joe r.
Lane addressed the city council. meet
ing as committee Of the whole and
presented a petition asking for an ex-
tension Of the conpanys franchise for
% years. The old franchise expires
in four years and the com pany wants 10
know II at that time the city expects
20 exercise its privilege to buy the
plant or whether 1t will allow the wa
ter company to proceed doing business
under new long term franchise. The
petition was ordered printed and re-
ferred that an ordinance might be
prepared. Improvements in the water
system costing $4,000 are contem-
plated
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
sUFFRAeEuEs TO WAR.
Iowa Women to Campaign Agains
Certain legislators.

Iowa Women to Campaign Against
Certain Legislators.
Des Moines, July 21.-The suffrage
women Of Iowa intend to get the scalp
Of more than one legislative candidate
1T the poles this fall
AS quietly as they are keeping their
work from the public, II is now an as
sured fact that with all Of the astute-
Tess Of old time politicians these suf-
frage women are secretly plotting, pull
Ing wires and campo igning IN the state
with the avowed purpose Of defeating
certain candidates VINO are known to be
unfriendly TO the suffrage cause. Let
tiers which were written by candidates
before the primaries and repudiated at
YER nomination. are to be waved tri.
umphantly from platforms over the
state and the contents of those letters
made public. The women are quietly
preparing for war in a time OF osten-
.ihiA reaca.
The full fury Of the battle royal may
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
BRAKEMAN SUES M. G. ST. /.
Claims $4,000 Damages for Loss Of
Loot.

Fort Dodge, July 21.-Claude Jen-
rrings. a brakeman until February, 1910,
employed by the Minneapolis & ST
Louis Railroad Company, has started
suit against the latter com pany for
damages in the sum of $4,000 for the
loss of his right leg below the knee.
The petition fled in district court
states that the accident occurred on
Feb. II, at Angus, while running to
Fort Dodge from Des Noines.
Jennings alleges that he was in
structed to uncouple several coal cars
at Angus in switching, and, that thru
the carelessnsss and negligence Of the
company, he fell while running at the
side Of the freight train, part of his
right leg being severed by the passing
wheels and necessitatinE removal just
below the knee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Factory For Blind.

Des Moines. July PA movement
looking toward the establishment of a
general municipal factory in Des
Moines for the blind will be inaugu-
rated this evening at an outdoor fete
and social on the lawn of the Christian
church at Valley Junction. The social
will be given by the women of that
city and Mayor Hanna has been asked
to attend and make a short address
Mr. and Mrs r H. Newton. of Valley
Junction, both of whom are blind but
skilled broom makers, have started the
movement by offering their services if
a municipal factory for the blind Is es-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Nearly broke Jail,

Davenport, July zl.--Arrested by de-
tectives on suspicion of having set fire
to house on Taylor street. Edward
Walsh, alias Ed Morris, was held by
the police until it developed that he
was supposed to have two wives in
Davenport When that fact became
current and the two women who claim
to be his wives were hunted UP he
made daring but unsuccessful at
tempt to break Jail.
He succeeded in pulling the pins out
of the hinges of his cell door but was
caught before he could make his es-
cape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Not at Home In London.

The moving wonders OF London. the
greatest city in the world, do not
commend themselves to every visitor.
II had never dreamed there were SO
many people in all the EARTH" said a
mid-African visitor. recently. "You
darken the face Of the sky. you shut
out the sun. and the cattle die in
your presence. But want to go
home where the sun shines" And he
stood erect and stretched out his
hands. oddly enough, just 4 the d.
rection where his country lay. II
want to go home." he repeated.
"Homei"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Hindu Seer Again Indicted.

Des Moines, July 21.-Count c. A
Nathoo, the Hindu seer, who was con-
victed and sent to Fort Madison fol
twenty years for attempted assault up
on Margaret Miller, and is out on bonds
pending an appeal to the supreme court
on the charge of assault upon young
girl, was again indicted by the grand
jury, which reported to Judge DeGrafl
yesterday.
The true bill returned accuses the
count of practicing medicine without a
license
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Twelve inning Game at Grundy.

Special to Times Republican.
Grundy Center, July 21.-Grundy
Center won a twelve inning game yes
terday from North English. The North
English ball team is the fastest team
that has played on our grounds this
year and is composed of professional
players. An error by North English
in the twelfth and home run by
Croxton won the game for Grundy.
Batteries. Croxton and Myers; Hard
ley and Roller.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21

break at the state suffrage convention
to be held In Corydon in October. The
militant faction of the suffra gists OF the
state will be uppezunost in the conven-
ton this year. it Is said. because of the
fact that Mrs. Julia Clark-Hallam of
Sioux City, leader of the nili1ants, is
state president and presiding officer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
CAUGHT on the Track.

Sioux City. July 21-Edward Smitf,
an employe of J. J. Keofe, was picked
up on the Northwestern railroad
tracks, with his right ankle a shapeless
mass of crushed bones, several broken
ribs and a badly wrenched shoulder,
as result of his lying Gown in the
center of the track to take nap dur
ing the noon hour. His escape from
death was miraculous. Smith had evil
IDENTIFY been drinking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Reunion Of Class of 1907.

Special to Times
Lake City, July ala reunion of the
Lake City high school class Of 1907 was
held uesday at the H. A. Wood home.
at which Miss Rosa Gouldin Of Iowa
City was the guest OF honor. OF the
original fourteen members Of the class
the following seven were present: Miss
Rosa Gouldin. Mrs. Jessie Hobbs, Mrs.
Hattie Provost, Mrs. Horner Sandy.
Mrs. G. N. Easton. Miss Nellie Wood
and Miss Lillian Cochran.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
MAIL CARRIER DIES SUDDENLY.
Leonard 1horp, Dubuque, Sueeunnbs I,
Dip&1theria After Brisf Illness,

OtpHtF1effa RfISf 6rT6f IfIY10e8.
Dubuque, July 21.-Leonard Thorp.
aged IS years, well known rural mali
carrier Of Dubuque, died suddenly at
his home on Delhi street, Wednesday
morning at 8 o'clock. Heart failure
superinduced by diphtheria was the
cause. Mr.. Thorp was taken Ill Sun
day evening. His condition was not
considered necessarily critical. We'd
nesday morning his wife left his room
on al errand down stairs and at that
time he was sleeping peacefully. A
few moments later she hurried upstairs
10 look after his condition ana upon
entering the room found him dead
The heart, weakened Dy the action o,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Compton Identified as Bourbaul.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux Rapids. July 21.-The sheriff
from Chippewa Falls. Wis, arrived
yesterday and fully identified John
Compton as Felix Bourbaul. who was
arrested Monday night, for the murder
of his step-fa1her five years ago. The
sheriff left with his prisoner, for Wis.
conSfn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
colfax to Have Revival

Colfax, July 21.-Evangelist Loury,
of Cedar Falls and his singer, Pro:cs-
scr Moody, OF Chicago, Will hold a
tabernacle revival meeting in this city
beginning Oct. 8. A tabernacle seating
1-2o0 people will be erected and all
churches will Join In these services.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21

the Russell Sage Foundation, has been
appointed superintendent sof the Iowa
Children's Home to succeed the Rev.
w. Fl. Slingerland, resigned.
The Rev. Mr.. Burnall was at ono
time president OF the Emerson Normal
and Indian Trial Institute at Mobile,
Ala. He is a native OF Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Hay Fever and Asthma.

Bring discomfort and misery to many
people but Foley's Honey. and Tar
gives ease and comfort to the suffering
ones 1t relieves the congestion, in the
head and throat and is soothing and
healing. None genuine but Foley's
Honey and Tar in the yellow package.
Mcbride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Woman Makes $4,000 on Deal.

sigourney, July 21.-A big land deal
was put thru here by a woman. real
estate agent, Mrs. Eva H. Ogden. the
wife of the former editor of the What
Cheer Patriot. In the spring 140
acre farm was sold for $3.50 per acre.
The land changed hands again at the
5 lao per acre figure and in two hours
Mrs. Ogden had sold 1t again at $3.50
in the two hours holding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Lob Broken BY crowbar.

Iowa City. July 21.--A crowbar
caught in fly wheel, and hurled with
violence thru the air. was the means
Of a severe injury to Edward A. De-
pew, engineer at the Horrabin sand
works. His leg was fractured by the
flying iron.
A physician was summoned from
Iowa City and made quick trip in an
automobile, setting the broken bone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Boy Drowned in Farm Pond.

Abba, July 21.-John Wallace, son of
Henry Wallace, a farmer living three
miles east of Abba, was drowned while
swimming in pond on the Kelso farm
near his home. His companion Lewis
Miller, could not swim and was I'M
able to rescue him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21

Mrs. Mollie McRaney. Prentiss, Miss,
writes that she had a severe case Of
kidney and bladder trouble, and that
four bottles OF Foley's Kidney Rered
cured her sound and we'll She closes
her letter by saying: 'T heartily recon-
mend Foiey's Kidney Remedy to any
sufferer OF kidney disease. It saved
my life" Mcbride 4 viii Drug Com
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Pennington Man Killed in Runaway.

Pennington, July 21.-John Light
foot. aged 70. an officer and director
Of the Pennington bank and retired
wealthy farmer, was killed in a rum
away accident. He owned three of the
best farms in the county. He was
widOWer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21

and response by Thomas Maloney, of
Council Bluffs, state president. The
Iowa City Hibernians will entertain the
delegates with reception, dance and
auto drives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Lake CITY chautauaua.

Special to Times
Lake City, July 21.-The fourth an
nual session of the chautauqua system
opens here Sunday. The program in
cludes seven days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21

tablished There is no factory for the
blind in Des Moines. altho many are
skilled artisans, having learned the
various trades at the institute for the
blind at Vinton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
hiberni.ns to Meet in Iowa City.

Special to Tines-RepUblican.
Iowa City, July 21.-The state con-
vention of the Iowa A o. H. will be
held here on Aug "a and 20. A partial
program, prepared by the local COM
mittee. includes an address of welcome
by Mayor Ralph Otto, of Iowa City,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Victim Of Deiirium Tremens.

Special to Times-Republican.
Sioux Rapids. July Civ. A. Over
street died yesterday morning Of de-
lirium tremens. He leaves Wife and
two children, by his first marriage, to
mourn his sad death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21

BurneII Succeeds SIingerland.
Des Moines. July 21.-The Rev. Arth-
ur T. Burnell, recently special agent for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21

theS poisonous diiease. had ceased act
ing. Thorp was born in this city and
was married year ago in June.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-21
Here is what one woman can accomplish when she is
relieved of the burden of doing by hand those things done
so much better and much faster by simple machines
manufactured by the international Harvester Company

"Iusedtt thaas gmacin hna
mechanical help We had hard work hired girl and
ndmain mleA
We had TO one O the LAM needed
Harvester anied first dwh it engine
LInieda ckenh
into uucky dhpadt ny O
milk which still comfortable
eengn doe