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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
SUICIDE THEORY uNTENAeLE.
Later Disclosures Indicate Council
Bluffs Man Was Robbed and Murdered

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffse, Nov. "a. A well
planned conspiracy to commit robbery
and murder and then cover up the
crime by throwing suspicion upon per-
haps an innocent person may be dis
closed as a result of the investigation
into the death of William Leppen, the
Milwaukee employe found dead and his
body hidden in the woods in this city
last Saturday The conviction thatfthe
his body carried more than 200 yards
from his home, the burning of which
attracted attention to him and his
possible whereabo is materially
strengthened by recent discoveries.
The first discovery was that letters
to the chief of police, which gave the
only suggestion of suicide, were not
written by Leppen or signed by him.
Another bit of evidence indicating
murder was the finding of the mans
keys inside the partly burned home and
the discovery also that the door was
locked when the fire was discovered. II
was also discovered that Leppen's
trunk had been broken and rif1ed of
letters and papers of Importance. 1t
is thought possible, also. that the
money which Is missing may have been
stolen from the house or his clothing.
The belief is becoming stronger that
the old man was murdered for his
money, and tho conviction is equally
strong that the weak-minded son could
not have written the letters, as they
indicate the work of fairly we'll edu-
Gated person.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
IOWA. NOVEMBER a lsl1

great interest to many people Of Grin
nell and vicinity az Or. Sturtevant was
for several years the greatly beloved
pastor OF the Congregational church IN
this city.
Rev. Elias Handy, pastor OF the
Methodist church OF this city. has the
honor OF being made president OF the
Inter-Conference of Iowa Methodism'
which holds an important convention
on the 18th and 14th Of February. In
this case the presidency carries with u
the craftsmanship Of the executive ana
the program committees.
The city council has an unexpected
Job on its hands Of replacing some 800
feet Of I'LL made near the septic tank
for the accommodation Of the east side
sewer when it was laid three years ago
and which has recently settled SO as to
demand immediate attention. The work
Of refilling is now in progress.
Miss Fannie Phelps. who has been
for some years teaching in the prepar-
atory department Of the college here
has gone to Chicago to spend the
winter.
Mr. Francis n. Donahue, living al
1415 Main street, met with very pain
full accident a few. days ago when he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
NEW CHARGE AGAINST DvoRAk.
Evidence That Black Hand Suspect
Has Been Running Illicit Saloon.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, Nov. PA new charge
Illegal liquor selling-is now registered
against the BLACK hand" suspect anc
prisoner. Joseph Dvorak, who was
transferred from Iowa City to the Linz
county Jail. Thursday, as related IN
these dispatches. The mans saloon
supposed TO be closed last summer, was
searched and the booze found therein
indicates that the place has been I'M
lawfully operated for months.
The assessor will make the return to
the court. under the Iowa law. and a
mulct levy of $500 will be assessed
against the property, whether criminal
prosecution is ordered or not.
Dvorak and Miller, it is believed. can
be convicted of the "black hand out
RACES more easily by the government
authorities than by the Iowa City or
Johnson county officials-if at all-and
that is why the men were turned over
to the United States officials, Thurs
day. and the case abandoned in the
local courts. The state has no power to
convict for criminal use Of the mails,
even had il so desired.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
FOR Badness.
This Treatment Costs Nothing If 4
- Fails.

MS treatment SostS NoththS 1t
Fails.
We want you to try three large
bottles Of Rexall "93' Hair Tonic on
our personal guarantee that We VIII
refund your money for the mere ask
ing if 1t does not give you absolute sat
isfaction That's proof of our faith in
this remedy. and it should indisputably
demonstrate that we know what we
ARE talking about when we say that
Rexall 49, Hair Tonic will grow hair
except where badness has been Of
such long duration that the roots of
the hair are entirely dead.
4 We are basing our statements upon
what has already been accomplished by
the use of Eexall "93'' Hair Tonic We
believe that what it has done for thou
sands Of others 1t will do for you In
any event you can not lose anything
by giving it a trial on our liberal guar
antee. Two sizes, so cents and 81. Re-
member, you can obtain Rexall Rene
dies In this community only at our
store-The Rexall Store The Mcbride
Z VIII Drug Company, corner Main
and Center streets. and 331 South
Third ayenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
KELLY DEFENSE INSANITY.
First Witness in Murder Case Say De-
PENDANT Was Ravins Maniac.

Special 10 II1IIes- HePuEJIIctH
Dies Moines, Nov. 24.-The line OF
defense for the Kelly murder case was
indicated plainly by the testimony Of
the first witness for the defense. w. s.
Short, desk sergeant at the Council
Bluffs station. He went on the stand
last evening and finished today. He
was a close friend of Kelly. On the
Thursday night Before Kelly was or
dered sent to the Knoxville institution
Short saw Kelly brought into the
station by two big officers and he was
fighting them fercely, looked like he
had been taking dope" and was put in
the insane cell, cursed everybody and
threatened to kill everybody. and the
next morning threatened to kill his own
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
OUT FOR STATE TREASURER.
Hon. w. c. Brown candidate-Wrieht
County Claims Recognition.

special to lmeS-RepuDllcaN.
Mason City, Nov. 24-Friends here
have been advised that Hon. w. c.
Brown, Of Clarion, Wright county. will
be candidate for treasurer of state at
the coming June, 1912, primary. Some
of his friends have been urging him to
get into the game and now. believing
his chances are fairly good. he has an
nounced his candidacy.
w. c. Brown is quite we'll known over
the state He is 80 years of age, came
to Wright county in 1882 and was soon
selected to fl, the position of deputy
president of the State Sheriffs' Asso-
citation. In 1910 he was elected repre-
sentative Of this county. He has acted
in the capacity Of director Of the state
fair association and later became one
Of its leading officers, serving as vice
president
Mr. Brown has always been work
ing republican. His friends are urging
his candidacy not only on the grounds
Of ability, but that Wright county has
never had a candidate for any Of the
state offices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
Northern I01un Items

will jump at once into litigation. I'M
less his partner makes things right
The mortgage was drawn for but three
months time.
Manson.
William Krohn fell to his death
Monday afternoon on the farm of Tony
Siebels In Lizard township. He fell
from the apex of the roof of a barn,
a distance of twenty-one feet. and his
injuries were such that he died in
ter and well known all over the south
part of Pocahontas and the north part
of Calhoun counties. where he has
been engaged in building for several
years. He leaves a wife and one child,
born in Wisconsin. Feb. g. 1870, and
came to Iowa twenty six years ago.
Dubuque.
At the Dubuque Club Tuesday night
a banquet was given by the local Eiks
as farewell to L. D. Mathes. There
We're about 100 in attendance. and the
tribute paid to the guest Of honor on
the occasion was one of the most nota-
BILE in the history of the city, and at
tested most eloquently to the splendid
success which has marked Mr.. Mathes
residence in Dubuque. both in business
and from the standpoint Of making
loyal and lasting friends. Along toward
the close Of the evening, the guest Of
honor was presented with handsome
Elks pin, studded in diamonds.
Cedar Falls.
Johannes Hansen. the Dane who
90 Los nd
can not speak word of English and
officer Tuesday on charge of being
insane, preferred by his employer.
Hans Krog. a farmer near Cedar Falls.
Hanson. who had been acting querly as
late. -.ent to bed in the barn Satur-
day night and refused to get up or take
any food until the officer placed him
under arrest He was committed to
the Independence hospital and prob
ground that he was insane when he
came to America.
Sioux City.
Official figures just issued by the
secretary Of state show that Woodbury.
county leads all others in Iowa in the
amount Of common brick manufac-
tured in 1910 The total amount Of
brick made here during the year was
valued at $303,111. while Sioux City's
nearest competitor. Des Moines. manu-
featured brick to the amount Of $780,
Ola. The statistics were compiled by
Prof Ira A. Williams. of Ames, secre-
tary Of the Iowa Cement Users Asso-
citation. The leading clay products cit
les in the various counties are as fol-
lows: Cerro Gordo county, Mason City:
Webster county, Fort Dodge: Polk
county. Des Moines; Woodbury. county,
Sioux City.
Dubuque.
Capt. II. G. Higbee Of Company A,
Dubuque Governors Greys. is in re-
ceipt Of a communication informing
him of the appointment Of Sergeant
Dixon Of the regular army as inspec-
tor instructor of the Fifty-third regi-
ment, Iowa National Guard. the officer
being designated to inspect the local
guardsnnen during the week commence
ing Dec. 8. Dixon will be under orders
Of Capt. Robert McCleve. in charge Of
this department of the state, and will
make a report of the efficiency of
Company A, to the commanding Off
Ger. He is being detailed. to this work
in connection with the Pepper bill
which will come before congress at
the December session, and which pro-
poses a scale of wages for the officers
and men serving turnout the country
as national guardsmen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

slipped on an icy spot as ne was draw
ing his, carriage Into the barn and tore
OF the flesh from the end Of his fourth
finger on the left hand. At present he
is recovering in good shape.
The City Union OF Young People in
cludes most IL not all of the various
organizations OF young people In all
the churches Of this city 1t has been
decided to divide the city into seven
districts for the purpose Of making
census canvass to determined he church
and Sunday school preference of each
individual and to urge attendance upon
both by those who may not now be at
tending any such services with regu-
larity. Captains were appointed who
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

will select their assistants and tbs work
will be done on Saturday ef next week.
Many friends are rejoicing with Nj.
and Mrs. r. K. Clarkson on the linz
proved condition Of Mr.. Clarkson 90
that he was able to return 70 his homs
here today with his eyes in much better
condition than 1t was feared for . time
they ever could be. The statement that
later to be a mistake and the rishe ~.
the first to be infected. - practically
we'll and the other one 10 improving,
George Craig II having the pleasure
Of 8 visit from his niece. MS. W. p.
Townsend. whose homo u In Denvsf.
Colo. -at - 49,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
EFFORT TO HAMPER PURE FOOD
INSPECTOR IN HIS
WORK.
WARRANT SWORN OUT AGAINST
INSPECTOR NOT SERVED
Food Department Causes Arrest OF Ray
Dealer for Selling Poor Alfalfa-Ex-
press Rate Reductions Of Immense
Benefit to State-Paokages Carried
Cheaper Than by Freight.
Special to mes-Republican.

Des MoineS, Nov. 24.-1t appears that
the dispatches We're in error in stating
that NJ. E. Flynn, one Of Commits
sioner Barney's force of active pure
food inspectors, is under arrest in Mills
county He was not taken into custody
and was given to understand by the
proper persons that the whole affair
was a good deal of a bluff and intend
ed to scare him out. The constable
who was given the warrant merely
handed it to Inspector Flynn and told
him he could report If he wanted TO-
but Flynn was not arrested.
The case was a peculiar one. Flynn
had caused the arrest of a hay shipper
at Pacific Junction for having baled
up bad alfalfa hay and shipped it TO
commission man. Attorney Genuing,
who defended, insisted that hay was
not a food and did not come under the
pure food statute. The court, how
ever. held that the law applies to any
food for man or animal, and that hay
is a food and subject to the law. But
the SQUIRE also held that the state
would have to prove its condition when
the packaRe was made and not when
st was opened three or four days later,
and of course the state had no evidence
as to that point. and never does have
any evidence as to the condition of any
food product prior to its delivery to the
customers.
F1ynn had heard before the trial
commenced that an effort was to be
made to obstruct him in enforcing the
food law, and a warrant was sworn out
in rural justice shop, but he was not
arrested This is the first time that
hay has come under the notice Of the
pure food department
Iowa people do not know or appreci-
ate the benefits 70 be derived from the
reduction in the minimum charge on
express packages In state shipments.
The former minimum was % cents but
the recent orcer Of the commission.
sustained in the courts, IS for mini
mum Ct 90 cents per package. Ihls
new rate went into effect the first OF
the month. The express companies re-
port that II has had no appreciahle
effect on the number Of packages OF
small size, but that persons still send
their packages by freight when as
matter Of fact they could send them
cheaper by express and avoid pick up
and delivery troubles. It is probable
that a great many regular shippers do
not know Of the reduction in the low
charge.
80
The state Of Iowa has Just paid
little debt of long standing Appanoose
county had a claim for s1Ssa3 on ac-
count Of taking insane persons to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
IOWA FARMS BY GROUPS.
Census Bureau Issues Figures Cover
inn Stze and Acreaoe

Washington. Nov. 24.-Statisrics rel
alive to Iowa farms by size groups for
1910 and 1900 were issued today by Di-
rector Durand Of the bureau of the
census. There were 317,044 farms re-
ported in 1910 and 22S622 in 1900. The
number under three acres in 1910 was
392: in 1900. it was a75. Those from
3 to acres numbered 1886 in 1910 and
4.756 in 10000 The 10 to 10 acres
group numbered s.o37 in 1910 and 5,917
in 1900. OF the 90 to 80 acres divis-
ion there were 1878 in 1910 and 81
ATS in 1900. There were 3S,712 from 30
to 90 acres each in 1910 and 1865 in
1900 Those from 100 to ia acres
numbered sO.121 in 1910 and 1898 in
1900. The Us to 259 acres group num-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
IOWA NEaRESs, WIFE OF sue.
cEssFuL FARMER, REsENTs IN
SUITS OF soUrhERNER.
SAYS RACE IS ADVANCING !
MORALLY AND MENTALLY
Mrs. s. w. Stratton, Of cerro oordo
County, Points to South Carolina,
Where Half Of Farms Are Owned
and Operated by Neeroes-Talk Of
Segregation and Banishment Idle.
Special to Times-Republican.


Mason City, Nov. Elm the north
part Of this county. on a magnificent
farm, resides one of the most prosper
Gus negro families in this section Of
the state. 1t is the family of s. w.
Stratton, who on several occasions has
been visited by newspaper men and
his possessions and his way of man
'agement written up. His wife is very
intelligent lady, and she with almost
the entire negro population Of this city
and county, feel that the recent lecture
of James K. Vardaman was an insult
10 their race, belittling to a people who
are striving TO attain to some standard
of responsibility. and not a credit to
any church or any people who employ
such talent as is he.
Mrs. Stratton says that people of the
kind of Governor Vardaman are warp
ing their own souls daily by hating a
people they should be glad to aid.
Says she:
Governor Vardaman is a man big
enough in mentality to know that the
negro is steadily advancing morally,
mentally and physically. yet he goes
about the country trying by malice to
crush all of the spirit and enthusiasm,
out of the negro by the worst and most
indecent humiliation. I know there are
negroes who are not good just as there
are wicked men in all races, but is that
any reason why an entire race should
be denounced? Some Of Governor Ward
a,o' cSa Yny,, go n.
vestigation. The negro has made great
progress in his forty-six years of free
dom.
Points to South Carolina.
Just turn your eyes toward South
Carolina. The last federal census re-
ports show that Of the 176,1s0 farms of
that state $685. are owned and oper-
ated by negroes. That is over one half
of the farms are owned by this race.
While this is the largest ratio in the
youth at the present time, still in all
the states the negro is slowly yet sure
ly vending his way upward. This con-
dition should be hailed with delight
Usually speaking my race has been
brought UP in a spirit Of shiftlessness.
When they become land owners and
land operators necessarily they will
change their methods and instead Of
becoming shiftless you will find then,
Industrious and saving. They will be-
come better citizens for they will want
the protection to their homes and their
property. They VIII desire more cduca-
ton SO that they can accomplish more
There is plenty of room for the negro
All these thoughts Of Punishment, seq
greg ation or amalgamation are idle. He
is mere 70 stay and such men as Gov
ernor Vardaman should recognize this
fact now. His TRADE on the negro may
be revenue getter for him but he is
leaving an impression upon the people
that is not only bad for today but will
be bad for the morrow. To my own
race want to say because a man says
these things about US don't make them
so We know what we are doing in the
line of progress. Let us rejoice and
take courage"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
crinneIl and Vicinity.

Special to Tinles-Repubilcan.
Grinnell, Nov. 23.-The editors Of the
college Unit have gone out Of the beat
en- path Of that publication and pro-
duced In the December number a
special book number" in which DR.. q.
A. Steiner's works are reviewed prom
inently and the text books Of Professor
Macy. The usual number Of other de-
partments are filled up and other new
features are announced for future
numbers Of the magazine.
1t was announced from the pulpit OF
the Congregational church on Sunday
last that next Sunday, Nov. rs. will be
the golden wedding anniversary of Rev
DR.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Sturtevant, whose
present home is at 1902 Wilson avenue
Chicago, Ill. This announcement is OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
loWANs STAND TO WIN.
White and Other Mine Workers Of
ficiaIs Practically Sure of Be. election.

Special to Tirnes-Republican
Des Moines, Nov. 24.-The Iowa men
will probably still continue at the head
of the Mine Workers of America, after
the election which takes place Dec -.
Edwin Perry formerly secretary Of
district No. 12 has no opposition for
reelection as secretary of the ma
tional organization. John P. White.
Of Oskaloosa the present president, is
opposed TO T. L. Lewis. of Bridgeport
O.. the former president, but the miners
of Iowa are confident that White will
be reelected.
The contest for vice president is be-
tween Frank J. Hayes. OF Collinswille,
Ill. and Samuel Pascoe, of Farming
ton. III. There are thirty three candi-
dates for delegates to the federation,
but White is the only Iowa man who
seeks that honor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
STATE RESTS CASE.

Brewer Attempts TO Show He Shot
Sevrsns in Self Defense.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Nov. 24.-With Thomas
Brewer admitting that he shot Nor
rell Seyerns. and with four doctors
testifying that the latter died from the
effects of that gunshot wound, 1t Is
now up to Mr. Brewer to prove that 1t
was done in self defense, and that Is
now the task which the defendants at
torneys have set themselves. The state
rested at noon yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

DR.. Caldwell:
write to thank you for the sam
pie of Syrup Pepsin, and I wish to
tell you 1t gave me almost immedi-
ate relief from severe pain in my
chest after severe attack OF
grippe. I then got q Soc bottle and
intend to keep 1t In the home.
Mrs. NJ. A. Bateman.
343s card St., Chicago Lawn III.
DR.. Caldwell:
It Is with pleasure that take
time to let you know that received
your sample bottle and have been
getting It right along ana It has
been helping me. I would not be
without Syrup PeIstu.
ElmA Wheaton,
Ashby. Nseb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

father and even attacked the elder
Kelly ana tired to kill him. Short said
that In fact Kelly was ia raving maniac
at the time It was following this cpl
sode that II was decided he. should be
sent to Knoxville.
Other witnesses for the defense will
tell of similar actions and give evil
dence showing the incapacity Of Kelly
to reason.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
FLoATER NOT THEIR SON.
Man Drowned Near Montour Buried
Before Joseph croot Left Home.

Special to Times-Republican
Ackley, Nov. 24-Joseph Croot was
not drowned in the Iowa river, as was
thought by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Croot. It has been learned to
their com plete satisfaction that the un-
known taken from the Iowa river at
Montour the latter part of May was
buried on June 8, which was nine days
before Joseph left home: To the heart
broken parents there is some satisfac-
ton in knowing that this was not the
death Of thei: son. but the mystery re-
garding him is Just as clouded. They
are making every effort to locate him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

bered 4o.sO4 IN 1910 and ss.144 in 1900.
In the 26O to 499 acres division there
were 25,s61 in 1910 and 24,609 in 1900.
Those having 500 to- 999 acres num-
bered 2,430 in 1910 and 2,s1s in 1900.
There We're PA farms each OF 1000
acres and over in 1910 and $40 in 1900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
Test a. Moclasex.

Test u Modes4y.
Our idea Of Q modest man 70 one
who doesn't honestly think he'd made
. good presiAent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

DR.. CALDWELL:
Your sample bottle of Syrup Pep
sin was received some time ago.
am buying your Syrup Pepsin at
the Owl drug store in Centerville.
Am on the second bottle and will
soon have to get another. I regard
It. - q splendid medicine, and now
have q good appetite.
]. 8. Martin,
1os1 So. Main Ct, Centerville. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

DR.. Caldwell:
received the sample Of your
medicine, and will say 1t did me-
more good for what wanted 1t than
anything 1 ever took. 1 shall not
be without 1t in the house. can
get 1t here In the drug stores
Mrs. Nancy Hicks,
Burweil. Nsb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

havet
important Of the
and follow
is especially important women cALDWELus
should nav SYRUP PEPSlN
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PEPSN especially adapted
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

Gated person.