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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
SUIT OVER LAND DEAL.
Land Dealing Concern Accused OF
Incorporating Canadian Farm.

Special to Times-Republican.
Anan1osa, Aug. SIS. E. Beam, Of
this city, has entered suit against the
Denning Land Company and the Mer-
chants National Bank Of Cedar Rap
ids. He contracted to buy $40 acres of
Saskatchewan land in that district Of
canada. and now seeks to set aside this
contract on the grounds that fraud and
deception were resorted to in the rep
reservations that We're made concern
ing the land. Mr. Beam says that the
lard company represented that only
about 100 acres Of this land could not
be plowed and farmed and that this 100
acres would raise fine hay. Beam says
that he believed these statements and
after paying small sum down. he
gave the company his note for $4,000.
payable May l, 1910, and also his note
for $3.50, payable Nov. l. 1910.
No payment has as yet been made
on either of the notes but the one for
$4,000 seems to have been sold to the
Merchants National Bank of Cedar
Rapids. Beam claims however, that the
note was not sold and that the bank is
aiding the land company in the fraud
ulent deal and trying to collect it. Upon
request Of Beams attorneys, Judge
restraining the defendants from MAX
ing any conveyance or transfer of the
notes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
STORM LOSSES HEAVY.
Hail and Lightning lnfiiet Great DAM
age in Northern Part Of State.

Special 20 Times Republican.
Mason City. Aug. s. This section
was visited with hard storm on Sun
day afternoon and night. Reports OF
DANA ges are coming in. Northwest Of
the city there was hard hailstorm
which stripped the corn. Mrs Brown
was caught in the storm and the hail
fell SC furiously it riddled her
parasol and left evidences Of heavy
welts upon her face and forehead. At
Grafton the barn Of Carl Bohr was
struck by lightning and burned. to-
gether with three head Of horses and
six calves. Grain. hay, and machinery
were destroyed. His loss is estimated
owned by D. A. Mitchell went up in
smoke together with one Of the most
valuable breeding horses in the north
part Of the state. The horse was worth
$4,000 Three thousand bushels Of oats,
100 hundred tons Of hay and farm ma
terial, went with the burning Of the
barn. Mr. Mitchells loss will exceed
$4,000 which is partly covered by in
surance George Gablers barn. Just
east of this city. was struck by light
ming and with a large amount Of ma
chinery. hay and grain. was destroyed.
His loss is estimated at $4,000 with
$500 insurance. James Pedelty's barn
south Of the city was struck and burned
with a loss Of $500. Joe Johnsons
barn burned, loss $1,000. 1t was one
Of the most destructive electric storms
recently venting its fury here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
townships. Even the sumac bushes are
being killed by the hundreds. The in
sects are stripping them bare.
GLAD he DIDN'T DE.
Man in Hospital at Council eiufs
Thankful Suicide Plan Failed.


| Special to Times-Republican.
Council Bluffs, Aug. S.-Life looks
more rosy today than ever to the
young man who attempted to kill him.
self while seated in Bayliss park. by
| the use Of laudanum. At the hospital,
where he was taken. the young man
gave his name as W. w. Long. He
said he was a son Of wealthy Philadel-
phia parents that he had left home be-
cause his parents and the parents OF
a young Philadelphia woman, also
prominent people, wanted him to wed
the girl
Young Long told his story to group
of reporters yet unwillingly. but he was
so relieved to think he had not sue
ceeded in killing himself that it is be-
lieved that If he had been hard pressed
he would finally have given the address
OF his people, which was almost the
only thing he refused the newspaper
men. Long is of handsome appearance.
stylishly dressed and bears every mark
of refinement and of one upon whom
adversely would fall heavily.
In the note which he had carefully
written before taking the poison Long
SN"NSu I1Aol iie Aldu SUlleIl OUT OI money
While here and that he could not find
employment. He said he was an cleo
trical engineer.
Long intimated that his father is at
the head Of big Industrial establish
ment i'll Philadelphia. Several times he
was on the point of giving his name
and checked himself. Long will he re-
leased from the hospital tomorrow it
was stated, unless his condition does
not improve as it has.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
WILL SELECT DELEGATES.
Laymen Of Upper Iowa Conference
Appoint Date for Choosing Delegates

laymen Of Upper Iowa Conference
Appoint Date for Choosing Delegates
Special to Times-Republican.
Mason City, Aug. s.--Sept. % is the
day on which the laymen of the Upper
Iowa conference will select their dele
gates to the general conference which
meets in Minneapolis next May. This
conference is entitled to five delegates
and five candidates are now in the field
and this may be increased in the next
few weeks but not likely. 1t may be
that the laymen in conference may
think it necessary to go outside of the
list Of candidates for their delegates
but as all are well-known and we'll
qualified they will probably be chosen.
The list includes Judge Joseph j. Clark
of Mason City: Judge Silas NJ WeaN-
er, of the supreme court; T. J. Robin
son. Of Hampton: w c. Book. Of New
Albin. and Charles A. Wisefi of Cedar
Falls. There will be five ministerial
delegates elected. but true to their Gus
tom, there will be no canvassing for
votes, while whole regiment Of them
would rejoice in the privilege OF being
selected. There is no question but that
Dr. Homer G. Stuntz, a member of this
conference, will head the delegation. 1t
is confidently expected that he will be
the first bishop to receive an election
at that conference. He is now first as
sistant corresponding secretary Of the
board Of missions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
FILES SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
Mrs. Harriet Long Fell on Webster
City Sidewalk; Wants 5000.

Special to Times Republican.
Webster City, Aug. s.-Mrs. Harriet
Long has filed suit in the district court
claiming the sum Of $4,000 damages
from the city OF Webster City.
The petition recites that on the even
ing Of May 6, 1911, while Mrs. Long and
her brother. c. H. Mellow. were going
home, Mrs. Long fell over high bulge
in the cement sidewalk on Second
street just opposite the city hall. 1t is
claimed that the walk there had bulged
upward several inches and that the city
had neglected it for several months
prior to the date she fell over 1t. The
fall injured her badly and she was con-
fined to her bed for some time. She is
about 65 years of age.
Following the accident Mrs. Long put
in claim OF $500 to the city council.
The latter, however. disallowed it after
referring it to committee for a report
The petition on file alleges that the in
juries sustained by Mrs. Long are per-
manent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
COUNTY OFFICIALS COMPLAIN OF
BOOST IN TAXABLE vALUA.
TIoN OF FARMS.
HAD NOTICE OF INCREASE,
MANY IGNORED ORDER
Attention Of Auditors Called to Section
Of Law Covering Point Long Ago
Vast Amount Of Ignoring Involved
and Completion Of Books May Be
Delayed. ~
Special to Times-Republican.


Des Moines. Aug. s-As was feared
by the state administration at the time
of making the increase in farm land
assessments needed to raise the rev
enue for operation of the state. some
of the county auditors are complaining
that it will involve a great deal Of work
to make the addition of values ordered
because they have already proceeded
far in the work of spreading the tax
able values on their books. Some of
them say that they ought to have been
given a tip that big boost was inn
minent, for in that way they could
have avoided lots Of trouble.
But as a matter of fact the county
officials were given due notice that
assessments must be brought up. In
the instructions to assessors adopted by
the executive council last winter and
sent to every county prior to the COM
mcncement Of the assessment work.
section 1905 Of the code was quoted in
full, with the following statement un-
derscored Immediately following:
Attention is especially called to the
above section of the law which makes
it the sworn duty of the assessors to
value all taxable property both real
and personal at it's full value. The fact
that the law has not been complied
with in the past affords no excuse for
lack of its observance in the future.
Some of the county auditors find that
the greatest obstacle to getting the
tax books fixed up the way they should
be is that in almost every case frac-
tional percentage of increase was made
This will involve a vast amount of
figuring and may delay the completion
Of the tax books
When the tax returns are received by
the state next year it will be possible
to know whether any county has failed
to make the additions ordered by the
state administration, for it will show
up in the sum total Of taxes received
for tine general fund of the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
ottumwa Man Murdered.

Ottumwa, Aug. s.-Harry Rugh. aged
% years. the son Of Mrs. Harriet Ruyh,
1907 Locust street, has been murdered
In Lesueur. Mimi, according to dis
patch received by Chief of Police J. T..
Beeman yesterday. No particulars Of
the death were given. The telegram
stated that a letter had been found in
his clothes from his mother on Locust
street and asked that a description
of her son be sent immediately.
Mrs. Rugh believes that it is her son.
as the brief points OF description upon
which the coroner Of Lesueur, who sent
the telegram, desired confederation.
are those Of her son. The dead man
had been away from Ottumwa for the
past eight months. Mrs. Rugh will en-
deavor to bring the body here for bur-
ial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
HEAVY RAINS AND NORMAL TEN.
PERATUREs PREVAILED DUR.
ING THE PAST WEEK.
EARLY CORN IN WESTERN IOWA
NOT OVER HALF A CROP
Rains Came too Late to Be Of Benefit
Conditions Thruout State Unusual.
Iy variabie-Ranss from IS to los
Per Cent Of NormaI-stats Will
Raise 100000 Bushels Of Wheat.
,ial to Times.Repuhlican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Aug S.-The weather
and crop bulletin for the week ending
Aug. 6, issued today, says:
With very nearly normal tempera-
ture and frequent showers over the
| larger part Of the state. late crops gem
orally show an improvement over last
week. The rainfall was copious to
heavy over the eastern and extreme
southwestern counties, and in those
sections the improvement, especially
| in late corn and potatoes. is we'll
| marked. while in other districts where
the showers We're light to moderate the
Improvement was slight or the crops
barely held their own. The rains, how
ever, came too late over the western
two>thirds Of the state to be Of much
benefit to early corn, which has been
badly damaged by the drouth and
will not produce more than half OF a
crop. Except in the eastern counties
late corn has been in a critical condi-
ton, but with a continuance Of showers
or a good soaking rain will make a
! fair yield.
Pastures and late potatoes have i'm
proved in many sections. but much
more rain is needed. Thrashing from
shock has been completed in many
localities and start has been made
with fall blowing in sections where
there has been sufficient rain to soften
the ground. The week closed with
heavy rains in the central counties.
Following is a summary Of reports
from crop correspondents Of the SER
vice Aug. l. The condition Of corn is
unusually variable. sections Of the
state as shown by estimates ranging
from % to 105 per cent. and the final
output Of this crop depends upon flu
ture weather conditions. Estimates of
conditions are as follows: Corn, 50
per cent; potatoes. "a: pastures. 3s:
apples. IS; grapes. -. Gu Aug1 1910.
corn was rated at 90.5 per cent. and on
July 1. 1911. at 102 per cent. The aver
age condition on Aug. for the past
ten years is s. per cent.
Thrashing returns and estimates show
the following average yields Of harvest
ed crops: Winter wheat. 81; spring
wheat. a. oats, "a: barley. %: rye, II
bushels per acre. These figures are
subject to change upon receipts OF final
returns. but If they are sustained this
state will have over 100000 bushels
Of wheat Of good quality. and about
1 IL, 600, 900 bushels of oats Of fair quail
ifv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
Scranton Items.
Special to Times Republican.

Scranton, Aug. S. Mrs. George
Place. who has been visiting relatives
and friends in Dekab and other points
in Illinois. returned home last evening
Thomas Roberts has purchased the
drug store and stock formerly owned by
himself and CLYDE Icffuly at Glidden
The Scranton hotel has now opened
up for business under the management
of Robert Jansen. The building has
been thoroughly cleaned and renovated
Late Young, of Dec Mones. viii
make the principal address at the ole
settlers picnic to be held Wednesday
n good many of our townsmen are
putting down wells for their water
supply, as it was found the other day
by investigation by the town authori-
ties that the city water was far from
wholesome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08

ham, Of Des Moines, will be the con-
ductor and Professor Anderson OF the
Chicago University. will deliver special
lectures every day. Prof. Newton G.
Thomas will act AS musical director.
Tomorrow Professor IAapham will
speak on Teacher Training and a
round table with problems Of the Pas
tor of the Rural Church" as the sub
ject will be conducted by Richmond a
Smith.
Following the pastors conference,
which will include plans for l9l1-l9. j.
a. Pettitt will speak on the "Problems
in the Primary Department" An ad-
dress on The Baptist World Alliance
will be the feature Of the program to-
morrow evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
LEASES BIG FARM.
w. r. johnson Takes Charge Of Sunny
Side Near Iowa Falls.

Special t. Times RepubIlcan.
Iowa Falls, Aug. S.-A deal has Just
been closed whereby w. 7. Johnson,
Of this city, leases Hardin county's big
best farm for three years. The farm
in question is Sunny Side farm, which
belonged to the Wisner estate and is
now owned by Gilman Wisner. of Ell
dora. he coming into possession of the
property on attaining his majority last
June. The big farm Is located just out
side the city limits of Iowa Falls and
contains $50 acres. 1t is stated the
rental Is on basis Of SO per acre. For
several years past. Mr.. Johnson has
been associated with Supervisor j. G.
jackson in the management Of the
farm, Mr.. Jackson retiring from the
firm next March.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
RETURNING EASTWARD
Apparently Find Poor Picking in Kan
sas and Nebraska,

Webster City, Aug. S.-Last Friday
millions upon millions of grasshoppers
were seen flying over Webster City
going in westerly direction and south
westerly direction probably headed for
Kansas and Nebraska. their favorite
feeding grounds. However, large
number Of the hoppers were seen flying
eastward and 1t is presumed that the
picking was 80 poor in Kansas and
Nebraska that they age returning to
Iowa, where there Is better forage. The
army going east was not nearly so
large as the one going west Friday, but
1t was large enough and Hamilton
county was indeed fortunate that the
insects passed by. In some parts Of
Iowa the hoppers have done great DAM
age, which added to the damage by the
drouth. will make It hard for some
farmers to get thru the winter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
Iowa Pensions Granted.

Washington. Aug. S.-Pensions have
been granted to the following lowans:
Louis T.. NJ. Burrus, s12: Thomas j
Hart $50: Oliver F. Howard, SIS: Mary
a. Johnson. s12; Robert l.. Appiu, $40;
Elizabeth Luft, s12: Robert W. McIn-
tyre, SIS: William Newhoff, SIS: Will
liam Park. SIS: Daniel S. Ray. $l2;
Martin V. Sucker, $50; Peter Tharnish
SIS: Nancy "A. West. $12; Amos Wright
$50: Nancy J. Durham, $12: Laura j
Estle, $12: Easter Grant, $12; Horace
Jones, SIS; George w. Lowrance, SIS:
Thomas B. Miller. SIS: Sarah a. Mon
ach, S12; Lewis Smith. SIS: John II
Smythe $40: Newell n. Stark. SIS;
David w. Swalley. $40; John S. Todd
s15; John A. Withers. $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
News Notes From Written
Special to Times-Rcpublican.

Special to Times RcpUblican
Written, Aug. S.-The government
rain gauge at this place registered 81
of an inch during Sunday night. tn,
heaviest rainfall since June17 when |. 90
inches fell. 1t is very beneficial to late
potatoes and corn.
F. +. Pool and family left Monday
morning for Clear Lake, where they
will enjoy nature for n week or longer
Mrs Riley Adams, who recently
purcha sed the John Omstead property
has commenced substantial improve
ments upon the same
Frank Barnes and wife left the Ia st
Of the week for Armstrong where they
will spend their vacation with rela-
tiveS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
Baseball at EstherviIIe.
Special to Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Baskerville. Aug. S.-Aftcr losing
several games last week by mario"
margins. while on their tour playing
Sioux Falls. Worthington and Luverne
Estherville's ball team has turned the
tables by beginning with Emmetsburg
trimming them UP to the tune Of 10 tc
3 Sunday on their own grounds. yes
terday winning in 4 fast twelve inning
game here with the Charles City team.
Score to ).
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
FoReER sw,NoLEs MERCHANT.
Head Of Clinton Department Store
Cashes Spurious Check.

Special to Time -Republican.
Clinton. Aug. 81. f. Reid. senior
member Of the firm OF Reid-DeWitt
who conduct a large department store
in Clinton. was swindled by a forger
yesterday. The man, who is described
as being IS years Of age. height 5 feet
8 inches, weight 100 pounds. and dark
complexioned, cashed check for 1885
payable to r. A. MCGUIRE. and bearing
the signature Of Henry Specht local
harness dealer. The forgery was not
discovered for several hours, and in
the meantime the fellow had escaped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
Sue. for s2s.soo pamaa...

Fairfield. Aug. s.-Ralph II. Looney.
well known young man residing
south Of Fairfield, has 4iled damage
suit in the Mahaslsa district court in
Oskaloosa for SOS; 500 against the Gar
field Coal Company Of that city. The
suit is the outgrowth OF an accident
occurring on Nov. q, 1909, in coal mine
No. 4, situated west Of Evans, Iowa. in
which Looney was crushed to earth by
an immense fall Of slate and perman-
emily disabled and disfigured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
LynnviIIe News Items.
Special to Times Republican,,

Lynnvillc Aug. S.-"Grandma" But
ram, who has been making her HON,
in Des MoineS with her daughter, Mrs
Addie Gray, is visiting with relatives
She is past 30 years of age.
Everett Swan and family are visit
ing at the home of George Swan.
Mabel Quire and Tcmpa Taylor ar
visiting at the L. r.. Wilson home II
Canada.
Milo Cause left Monday for bust
ness trip In South Dakota.
w. A. Cunningham spent Saturda.
and Sunday at the home OF his broth
erinla law Lou Shahan. who is ageu
for the Iowa Central at Eden. H.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
TO SETTLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Fast Baseball Teams in Tournament
At Iowa Falls.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Aug. s.-The big two
days baseball tournament which Is to
determine the championship Of central
Iowa opens here today. The teams
from Eldora, Charles City. Humboldt
and Clear Lake will clash and the
games this afternoon will be for posi-
ton. Tomorrow the winners of the
games today will play, as will the los
ers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
Pocahontas News Briefs.
Special to Times Republican.

sSUVCtHI 10 TI1I"S- NtUU0IlCHH.
Pocahontas. Aug. S.--A fire started
in Roy. MIR. Simpsons barn but was
extnguished before the hose cart got
out there. The damage was small.
pocahontas had GS of in inch of rain
Sunday night which will help TO make
the corn crop.
A good game Of baseball was played
here Sunday between Fonda and Poca-
hontas. the score standing Fonda 0,
Pocahontas 4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
Many . 9ufferIna Woman

Many . Suffering Woman
Drags herself painfully thru her daily
tasks. suffering from backache, head
ache. nervousness loss OF appetite and
poor sleep, not knowing her Ills are
due to kidney and bladder troubles.
Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief
from pain and misery and prompt
return 70 health and strength. No
woman who - suffers can al1ogd %
ovsf5ook Foley Kidney P1lls. 1G1Drtle
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
BUYS BIG LIVERY BARN.
lows Falls Firm Purchases Property
Heretofore Rented.

Special to Ttmes-Repubhcan
Iowa Falls, Aug. s.-Turner & Grip
pen. who are engaged in the dray.
transfer and delivery business in this
city. have just purchased the big West
End livery barn property OF r. NJ.
Wheeler. OF Mountain Home, Idaho.
This property covers quarter Of a
business block and has been rented by
the frm for several years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08

hEAT-DAneERS FOR cnll DREl
The little folks do stand the hea. their elders
e especially wa.ehful Of the condition the bowels
DR. cAIoGLLs hs child show. tendency
SYRuP PEPsM -: i; s:s.Ssa q
contained in DR. Galdwr: Syrup pepn Of which
d Indigestion the troubles Of hldf
lever the manifestation the mother Of
house for 1t sold $loo
buying SAMPLE BOTTLE BY ddres
DR.. w. B. CALDWELL. Caldwell MosesDo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-08
HoppERs INVADE JOHNSON.
Myriads Of Insset Pests After Ever,
thing in 8ioht.

SpeclaI 20 T1rneB-RepUb1Can.
Iowa City. Aug. 8.-Grasshoppers
have invaded johnson county by the
thousands, and are attacking crops,
shrubbery, etc, with fatal effects. The
shocking Of grain is all that will save
the farmers great losses. In certain
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-03-04
SIxIY-F|RsT CONGRESS
MvTTER or HISTORY
f
THE CURTAIN n DRAWN on A
SESSION THAI Is HIGHLY
SENSATIONAL.
Many Administration Matters Pass
Into Obscurity for the Time
Being, But May BE
Revived.
Associated Press Special

Associated Press Special. IA
Washington, March TIN regu-
lar session of the sixty-first q gress
is now matter of history
The senate adjourned today snort
after the noon hour. A few minWes
later the house also stood adjouA-
ed
Before the last rap of the speaie
er's gavel fell the house refused to
pass the tariff board bill, thereby
killing this administration measure.
During the closing hours of the
senate Senator Owen Of Oklahoma
filibustered until he forced vote
on Joint statehood for New Mexico
and Arizona 1t was defeated by 80
to As. and through the parliament
airy situation which was developed it
also defeated the ratification of New
Aexicos constitution.
sideways general pension bill
| which would appropriate fifty mil
4 lion donars WAS then wtsstdrawsa
}prevent tAtthuster again NJ
X All big appropriation bills passs