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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
MAIL POUCHES STOLEN.
Sacks Taken at Mason City May Have
Contained REGISTERED Mail

Mason City. Dec. 24.-Two pouches
of mail We're stolen from the trucks
at the NJ. & 81. L. depot yesterday
morning. at about 1:45. They were
transfer pounches. known as the trans
fer from No. : on the Milwaukee,
which arrives ar Mason City at ISIS
to No. 8 south on the NJ & ST. L., and
the transfer pouches from No. on the
NJ. x St. L., which arrives at s;45
70 No. also on the NJ. & St. L. These
pouches We're taken into the ticket
office, and the night operator, George
Ligham, remembers distinctly OF hav
ing put them on the truck ten min
utes before No. arrived, which was
nearly an hour late, this morning. with
ali the other pouches and mail sacks
on the truck, and placed them ali on
the platform for The incoming train.
These pouches are scheduled 10 carry
registered mail. but whether there was
any in the pouches last night has not
as yet been ascertained. The post
master notified the Inspector and in
spector-in chief of the robbery, and
me officials of that department as
we'll as local officials, are investigat-
ing the disappearance of the pouches.
These sacks We're not handled by the
local postoffice at all. being transfers,
but the members OF the force are in
clined 20 think tina: some one who was
pretty well posted on the 6ispa; ching
OF mails at the NJ & ST. L. is the party
who gabstracted the pouches. a search
vas made OF the yards this morning
but nothing learned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
On. TURNS reeds 4so.

The "loaves and fishes" miracle OF
hibical fame had almost parallel as
the soup kitchen in 81. Louis when
enough soup to feed $50 destitute mon
was made from . single turnip. says
the 81. Louis Republic.
There was nothing Ordinary about
the turnip, which weighed half an
ounce more than ten pounds and meas
ured 29N inches in circumference. ac-
cording to the affidavit Of q. B. Boyd.
who AYERS he pulled It from the soil Of
tho Railroads Unimproved Land Assoc
citation at Fruit City. Reynolds county,
Mo-, and sent It to The Republic.
The giant Of the garden" was dis.
sected by the chef at tho soup kitchen
and cooked in q monster kettle. A
small quantity Of beans. some season
inR ana lots Of water were all that
was required to complete the "mir-
acre."
Robert e. Lee and Albert Won Hoff-
mann Of the Soup Kitchen Association,
are willing to make AFFIDAVIT that $50
plates Of soup were made from tho
turnip.
A total OF 1855 men were given their
m Of bread and soup In the old -Four
Courts building Monday. add the
Republic. The institution. with the
sanction OF municipal authorities. be-
gan operations q week ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
CRIMES LESSEN DURING WAR.
Early Closing Of English Saloons Has
Moral Effect

Correspondence OF Associated Press.1
London, Dec. 12.-Early closing OF
the saloons has caused an enormous
decrease in crimes Of violence and dis
order, according to Judge Robert Wal
lace, chairman of the London Sessions
courts.
Figures I have obtained" he said in
addressing the December grand jury.
'are so remarkable that they ought to
be known. For instance the Septem-
Der grand jury had before 1t seventeen
cases of aggravated assault and bat
terry The II o'clock closing order was
introduced, with the result that In
October the number fell to i've. Then
the closing hour was altered to 10
o'clock and in November the cases fell
to two while today. for the first time
in the history of the country. we have
not single case OF this character to
deal with"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24

provide for attorneys or experts to
look after the interests OF the people
in the matter OF fixing physical valu-
alton of railroads for the entire United
States, which is now under way. There
did not seem to be any provision Of
law for payment of any person in con-
nection with matter so remote and it
was not done. Later the retrenchment
and reform committee Of the last legis-
lature was asked to appropriate for eN-
penses in connection with rate case
involving railroads east of Chicago. but
it did not do SO.
But now the matter Of rates affecting
Iowa and Iowa interests directly is at
issue; and it is said that the members
of the state executive council are dis
posed TO see that funds are provided.
that the interests of Iowa people may
be looked after in proper manner. 1t
may be necessary for some active work
to be done in preparation for this be-
fore the legislature can act and if so
the funds may be made available at
once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
CRIPPLE SINCE YOUTH,
hANSEll MAN MAKES
GOOD IN ALL WAYS.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, Dec. 24.-Suppose you mad
been hopelessly crippled in early child
hood and never afterward able to walk.
could you have filled au seful place IN
the world, acquired some OF the con-
veniences of life and been useful
citizen? All will acknowledge 1t to be
a difficult undertaking and many Will
deem it impossible. Hanseil has
man, however, who has accomplished
1t.
W. H. ANYWAY was born in Ohio in
1910. When years of age he sustained
an injury to his spine that left him
hopeless cripple for life and unable to
walk or to have the least use of his
legs. Notwithstanding this fearful!
handicap he learned the blacksmithing
trade and followed it up to few
years ago.
He came to Hanseil N the early
wears of the history of that village
established himself in shop. and by
dint of much hard work. industry ana
honesty, came to fill necessary place
in the affairs of that community. Ana
what a handicap Il was for black
smith-to have absolutely no use OF
his linbs-rnere wilted remnants OF
bone and muscle.
And We, this man did his work and
did it Well He asserts ,hat he has
made wagon wheels. has helped to shoe
horses, fitted horse shoes. u say noth-
ing OF the blacksmith work in general
that he has done for many years
Starting first with small shop, ne
added to ii from time 10 time. more
room was supplied TO make space Tor d
small stock of hardware, commodious
residence was bull, contiguous TO the
store. and later the store was enlarged
and hall fitted up in the second story
Of the building.
Later when he was obliged TO give
up active work at his trade, the room
that had been his shop became stor-
age for heavy hardware, oils. etc, that
had been added TO his stocH. During
all these years, his only means OF
getting about his store was by MS
hands. or on a wheel chair, and sors
of tram that ran on tracks behind MS
counters and across the store TO MS
shop. or into the residence, all of winch
he made with his own hands. Mr. and
Mrs. ANYWAY are the parents OF four
children, two of whom are living.
During the past summer ne has
complained OF inability TO use his arms
as before, and of growing weakness
in them. Always perforce cverworked
as they have been. possibly he will De
Obliged to give UP all work in connec-
ton with the store. Thru all his life,
however. he has made the best OF his
opportunities. has taken cheerful
view of things. and has made good III
spite of fearful odds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24


Perhaps in no other department OF
human endeavor is reform as slow ana
hard to make as It Is In the care OF
the dependent. 1t seems to be hard
| for us to break away from the long
established customs and ways OF carr
| Ing for those who become wards OF the
state.
feel justified, from the research that
|, I have been able to make. In saying
that this generation Is doing more Tor
the unfortunate members OF society IN
the way OF breaking away ffom~ the
Anticipated and STEREOTYPE, manner OF
handling those who by nature, by ne
redity, by accident. or by THERE own
derel.ction. have been In a sense cast
off by society and turned over to the
care Of that larger and more concise
unit denominated and known as the
state.
This generation is taking up the care
of the inehriate. the care by industrial
and educational methods OF the dere-
licts, and last the care OF the long me-
elected epileptic. This generation VIII
also be attributed the honor OF having
first taken stand in remedial efforts
mentally and physically. of the insane.
While examining the psychopathic
hospital at Chicago, was impressed
with the plan adopted for the treat
, ment of the insane and what was be-
ing accomplished for them thru the
lpsychopathic hospital AS we all know.
such a hospital largely directs its eff
forts to the mental treatment OF the
patient. To this hospital those who are
discovered to be deranged and brought
there. undergo a treatment before they
are assigned to hospital for the in
! sane Here the skilled dietitian. the
skilled surgeon, the skilled all-round
physician, the skilled alienist. the
skilled man In nervous diseases. has an
opportunity of treating the patients
after they come there, and their physi-
, cal as well as mental defects are con-
sidered and remedied by treatment and
by the art OF surgery. This takes place,
as stated above, before the patient is
assigned to any hospital for the In
sane
Many Cures Effected.
After going thru the treatment and
! after his status has been determined.
and to aid further in his Improvement
which can be done at the hospital fos
the insane. the county court passes on
che question CO his sanity and he !s
then sent to the Institution where he
belongs
! was surprised to learn that between
30 and 40 per cent Of those who come
TO the psychopathic hospital who were
mentally disturbed. were returned to
their friends and to their homes after
receiving treatment. without being as
signed to any hospital for the insane.
Sometimes the patient is depressed by
trouble and worry. some times by over
exertion and over-work. sometimes
physical ailments and defects which
can re remedied. and after receiving
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
STOCK WORTH $4,000 KILLED.
Value Of Animals Slaughtered by Cause
OF Recent Epidemic.

Des Moines, Dec. "a. - Values Of
stock killed in Iowa owing TO the foot
and mouth disease in cattle and hogs
now total $4,000, according TO DR.. 1. B.
Paxton, federal expert in charge of the
work in this state. The federal govern
fnent will pay 1900 Of this amount
and the state of Iowa must pay the re-
nainder.
Farmers OF Johnson county have
called meeting to be held at Iowa
City Dec. % for he purpose Of ogan-
izing to ask the legislature to reim-
burse them for loss Of fat stock dur
ing the period of quarantine for the
foot and mouth disease. They claim
that hog cholera took off hundreds Of
hogs which would have been marketed
had there been no restrictions on
shipments. Others want pay for carry
ing hogs overs The additional cost Of
feeding was heavy, they assert. The
request for an appropriation will be
made soon after the legislature opens,
the farmers say.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
WELDED SIXTY YEARS.
Residents of Fort Dodge Celebrate
Unusual Anniversary.


Fort Dodge. Dec 24-The signal dis
tinction of celebrating their sixty sixth
wedding anniversary has been given TO
Mr. and Mrs. T. d. Trusty at their
hame $40 Third avenue north
Yesterday afternoon and evening a
number OF their old friends and reia-
tives called on this favored couple in
formally.
Mrs. Trusty says: I'VE can't COM
plain, tho neither of us is in the
best of health" Mr.. Trusty is suffer
ing from heart trouble and Mrs. Trus-
ty is getting a little feeble.
Their seven children are scattered
over the country and were unable to
come. Their grandchildren are many
as are their great grandchildren, and
even great, great grandchildren.
Their children are Mrs. Anna Fergu-
son. Keithsburg. H.: Mrs. C. Flanni-
gan, Henrietta, Tex; William P. Trus-
", Waterloo; Robert Trusty, Arte-
an S D.: Mrs. A f. Wilkins. New
port, Ore; Mrs. Fred Weeks. Eagle
Grove, and Charles Trusty living north
of the city. A son, John, was killed
several years ago in a railroad wreck.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
Allison News Items.
TO Times Republican.

SDeSlal TO
Allison Dec. 2i-The county oficers
banquet was held at Hotel Allson anu
was a pronounced success. County Su-
perintendent Bcardman acted as toast
master and addresses were MADE oS
County Attorney Burling and County
Attorney elect Shepard Vocal music
vas rendered by Miss Gail owen ana
County Engineer Cave. and instru-
mental music by members OF Super
visor Waugh's family. About fifty We're
present 10 enjoy the exercises and TO
partake OF the !. excellent four course
dinner prepared by Landlord Lincoln
Mr.. and Mrs John Moralee are the
happy parents of a baby daughter.
Miss Carrie Hunter, who is teaching
in the public schools OF Sioux City. ar
rived home Saturday to spend the hol-
iday vacation.
The death Of Mrs. G. E. Martin oc-
Cured las, Sunday night at the fam
lily home after lingering Illness. death
resulting from cancer Of the stomach.
Altho no; unexpected the death OF this
we'll known and respected woman
caused much sadness in this commun-
ity. where she had lived for so many
years. Mrs Martin and her husband
were among the very first residents OF
Allison. the present family nome being
the first permanent dwelling erecreo
in the town Daring all Of these years
her home has been in Allison. where
her friends were numbered by her ac-
uuaintances Her genial nature anc
qualities Of friendship made her ar
ever welcome visitor in the homes Of
her friends and acquaintance. She !:
survived by her husband, George
| Martin; three daughters. Mrs. c. d
Brace of Pisgah; Mrs. G. A. Hammel
| of CIarksville; Miss Mabel Martin, a
| home. and one son. A. T. Martin, OF Al
I
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
STATE TO PROVIDE FUNDS.

Expected Money Necessary For Pre-
pairing Rail Rates Case Forthcoming.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 24.-It is expected
that whatever money may be absolute
ly necessary for preparing the case in
volving western rail -ates will be forth
coming from state funds.
The governor and members of the
executive council have been at all times
much interested in the proper set
tlement OF the rate matters in con-
troversy and other matters involving
tho railroads. The governor signed the
bill giving the railroad commission
900 for expenses in handling just
such cases. The bills have been audited
and paid. But the funds are now
practically exhausted.
Last year q question arose as to
Whistler or not the state should
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
SAC CITY GIRL WEBS.
Mary Jeannetta Webb Becomes Bride
of Hiram e Wilson, of Early.

Special to Times Republican.
Sac City, Dec. 24.-At the residence
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. a.
E. Webb. six miles north of Sac City,
took place at o'clock last evening the
marriage of Miss Mary Jennetta Webb
to Mr.. Hiram f. Wilson, eldest son of
Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Of Early.
The ceremony was witnessed by COM
pany of about 100 relatives and friends
of the young people. and was performed
by Rev. j. Irving Brown, Of Sac City.
The bride is the only child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Webb and is favorite among
the young people of her community
Mr.. and Mrs Wilson will be at home
after March 1 on a farm owned by
Mr.. Webb and adjoining the one on
which he resides.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24

that the company must have more
room and that . new building will Be
started as soon as weather and ground
conditions are right In the spring The
building u to be seventy-hve feet oy
$50 and will front on Main street. be-
ing situated on the west side OF the
street and four doors north OF the
Colonial theater. r. r. Sparks, OF
Oskaloosa, has the contract for put
ting up the building. 1t will be brick
with plenty of glass on the front and
side. 1t Is planned to have II ready
for occupancy by March /.
Beulah Chapter of the Order OF the
Eastern Star. held election on tues
day evening with the following result:
Worthy matron Mrs. d. H. Shook re-
elected; worthy patron. ]. G. Shinlet',
re- elected: Mrs. E. NJ Whiting, as
sociate matron: Miss Elsie Case. secse-
tary; Mrs. G.. L. Brown, treasurer;
Miss Myrtle Clark. conductress: Mrs.
Lillian Quinn, assistant conductress.
Installation Of officers Is to take place
on the first meeting night in january.
A surprise party and a general good
time took place on Tuesday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Nicely.
when a party, of friends stole a march
en- this worthy coupia while they were
away from home and took possession
and helped them, after their return
home. TO celebrate their fosty fifth
wedding anniversary The crowd
would have been considerably larger
il IL had not been that the Q. T. >.
election was on that evening and many
frien6s were compelled to be there.
The Congregaii onal church viii be
tonight the scene OF Christmas festivi-
ties with song and speech and play
entitled Once on a Christmas Time.
Al the Methodist, church there Will be
PRAYER and song and a canata the
Real Santa Claus" The Baptist peo-
pie will celebrate with canata The
Rose of Bethlehem" AT the FRIENDS
church there will be prayer and song
and recitations and treats for the chii-
dren. The Christian church will nave
music by the orchestra. duet. chorus,
and class singing. with recitations. Az
the United Presbyterian church the
songs. Rotations, and canata, ne
Charmed Garden will be compile
lnented by the twenty third psalm
given in pantomime. and an Indian
club drill 10 violin accompaniment. AT
No. : Grinneil township Sunday school
pupils have foregone candy for them
selves and agreed to send the cost OF
the usual supply of candies TO help the
starving in Belgium.
Commander Waldo Evans, who has
been visiting relatives and friends mere
for some time has, with his wife, gone
east where he has been ordered TO re-
port at the naval war college In Rhooe
Island for a wear of training.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
Suit aainst s..Iex Settled.

Mount Pleasant, Dec. 24-Some
months ago Miss NJ. Belle Masden sued
x-Senator w B. Seeley on account OF
alleged injuries from an automobile ac-
cident The case has been settled out
of court The defendant paid his costs
and the sum of 81 and the plaintiff paid
her own witnesses and costs. The
plaintiff then dismissed her action.
There have been reports published
stating that Mr.. Seeley paid the plain
tiff a considerable sum of money, but
this is not true. The case was dis
missed exactly on the basis OF the
published account. Elk Senator Seeley
paid 81 and paid his own witnesses and
the pia!nt!f paid her witnesses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
COLLEGE CHRISTMAS TREE.
Pine Tree in Front Of Central Building
at Ames Brilliantly Decorated.

SptCldl 10 IILNSS- tltpuDlICdN.
Ames, Dec. 24.-Each night during
the Christmas week. the students and
faculty at Iowa State College have en-
joyed the first public out-of- doors
Christmas tree on the college campus.
With a bright arc light at the top. and
with myriad of colored electric lights
thru It's branches, the beautiful pine
standing directly in front of central
building has brought Christmas mes
sage to all. Sunday evening nearly
thousands students and faculty gath
cred in the fall snow to hear the mems
and women's glee clubs sing Christmas
hymns and carols around the college
Christmas tree.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
INJURED IN GASOLINE ENGINE.
Sexton Farmer Whirled About by Fly
Wheel and May Die.

Special to Times Republican
Algona. Dec. 24-W. z. Hutchinson,
who lives north of Sexton, had a very
narrow escape from death last Nom
day. He was assisting in corn Smelling
at the Louis Stumbo place, and was
working about the gasolene engine,
when his clothing caught IN the ng
wheel of the machine. Before 1t could
be stopped ne was whirled around sev-
eral times and very badly injured about
the head. He has several bad scalp
wounds and his recovery at this writ
ing is somewhat doubtful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
FRENCH WANT ALsAcE.
War Cry Of Troops at Front Demand
For Former Province,


correspondence Of Associated Press.]
Geneva, Nov. 1--WE want Alsaee"
is the war cry Of the French along the
right of the long battle line. They are
eager to advance and during the last
few days between Verdun and Belfor'
there have been serious encounters.
Sometimes the battles are fought
snow storms. At Seppois in Alsace tn,
soldiers simply fired in the direction OF
the noise, not being able to see hum
dred yards on account of the storm.
The regiments on both sides which
have been supplied with skis for the
winter, are making good use Of them.
The French Chasseurs Alpine use them
with great facility. having climbed in
peace times the Swiss and French Alps.
mounting several times to the summit
Of Mont Blanc In whole regiments. Re-
Gently It BreSel in Alsace q company OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
pallixer New. Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Dolliver, Dec. 24-While hunting on
Sunday w. S. Peters was accidentally
shot in the face, three shot lodging in
the flesh.
Mrs. Anna H. Bowen, Of LIE Grand,
spent several days last week as the
guest OF Mrs. FIG. A. Maxfield.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Burt Clark are par
ents of baby daughter.
Miss Anna Hager was called to her
home at Estherville by the illness and
death of her sister. Mrs. A. r. Espeset.
Mr.. L. P. Stillman is III OF grip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
AIsona'. Municipal Christina. Tree.

Special to Times Republican.
Algona, Dec. 24-Algona has one Of
the finest municipal Christmas trees to
be found anywhere. All plans for the
program which will be held on the
court house square on Christmas night,
have been completed. The tree has
been Handsomely decorated with sew
eral hundred coiored lights. and q
beautiful star has been placed at the
top which will be lighted with
5000 candle power. All the church
bells In the city win be rung from 1855
till o'clock in the evening, after which
time the program will be carried out
including music by 100 voices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
eARwlN VOTES FRANCHISE.
But One Vote Cast Against Electric
Plant Project.

Special to Times Republican.
Garwin, Dec. 24-There was special
election of the voters held Dec. 90, to
decide whether or not a franchise
would be granted to the Garwin Elec
trio Company. Out of 81 votes cast 80
were in favor of and l against.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
Wesley News teams.

Special to Tfmes-Republican.
Wesley, Dec. 24-Mr. Walter Cowans
died yesterday morning after an illness
Of few days. Mr. Cowan was So
years Of age and had lived In Wesley
about fifteen years He conducted q
livery barn and garage and also the
hotel here.
Walter and George Hall have arrived
from Dayton, Tex, to spend the holt
days at the home Of their mother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24
CUTS EMPLOYERS THROAT.
Italian Attempts Murder When Wages
Are Not Eorthcomino

Special to Tines-Republican.
Dolliver, Dec. 24-Because he could
not pay his employe his full wage Fri
day night the foreman of special
gang Of Italians stationed here, was
gashed from ear to ear. His assail-
ant fed. leaving the injured man in
his bunk alone until morning when he
was discovered by Mr.. Cramer. Altho
suffering severe shock. it is believed
the injured man will live. He was re-
moved to Ringsted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-24

military academy, and n fessrded a.
enc Of The bet aarsteS1sts In Nur0pe.
He was not able % be 1t the frout q
the start OF the wa1 because OF ul1eeA,
With his appearance ct the head 9 -
army Austrian FsDulsss have bse4 -.
ported.