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Where Knife Failed.
Amos Crocker, of Worcester, writes:
''After going thru a frightful surgical
operation and after trying any number
Of saiyes and ointments, one 50c box of
pyramid Pile Cure gave speedy relief
find it quickly cured me."All druggists
cell it. Little book, "Piles. Causes and
Cure," mailed free. Pyramid Drug Co.,
Marshall, Mich.
YOU'D
RATHER SMOKE
Sgood cigar than an inferior weed. We can suit
Test it and aee.
«nc judgment pretty good.
We hare a full stock ot
Frost King
with flaaneL
Frost Queen
aodGUfc made of chamois
oorered with French flaanol.
Yon can afford to *o without an overcoat with
good deal more niety than you can afford to ga
'H^teotaftastXing. Price, $3.00.
Children's sixes, $2.00...
PEI® MAYER, Pharmacist
J9 West Main Street
MAHSHALLTOVN, IOWA.
the Whltejjleat Mfjket
4 r~ breopened with a choice line of fresh,
salt and smoked Meats, Sausage,
Hams, Bocon, Lard, Cold Storage
Meats, Salt Fish, White Fish, Trout,
Pickerel, Irish Mackerel and Smoked
Halibut, O/sters, Poultry.
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Body of James Plein, of Delaware
County, Found in a Corn
Field.
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Fire"" Destroys Public* School
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sJ^S^News of Iowa.
Special to Tir.ies^Republicaii "a-"*
Dyersville, Dec. 21.—Particulars have
just been received of the death by freez
ing of a young man named James
Plein, of Barikston, Delaware county,
several days since. The young man left
the farm house in the morning and went
out to the field to catch a horse that he
wanted to use in hauling cornstalks to
a distant part of the farm. Not return
ing to the house during the afternoon or
evening the family became uneasy and
instituted a searching party about 10
o'clock at night. All the farm houses
were visited, but no trace of the missing
man could be found. At 6 o'clock the
rest morning, while one of the searchers
was returning home across the field, he
found the young man's body frozen stiff
in the field. A short distance from where
the body was found the snow was beat
en down, where it is presumed Plein had
moved around, after being kicked by the
horse. The
Know
was covered with
blood stains and a trail of blood was left
where the injured man passed in his ef
fort to reach the farm house. He suc
ceeded in walking some distance, but it
is presumed that he fell over a stump
that was in his path and fell to the
ground, exhausted from the loss of
blobd. It is presumed that he remained
unconscioys after falling over the stump
and then frose to death.
SMALLPOX AT LOW A FALLS.
Walter S. Fiddler Sent to the Detention
Hospital.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls. Dec. 21—W ilter S. Fid
dler, a well known business man of this
city, has been taken to the detention
hospital, suffering with the smallpox.
Mr. Fiddler had been visiting at Mar
lon, la., several days and had been
home but an hour when a physician
pronounced Mr. Fiddler ill with small
pox. Immediate steps wore taken to
prevent exposure and the residence
where Mr. Fiddler boarded was
promptly quarantined and the patient
taken to the hospital. Owing to the
case having: developed outside of the
city and there having been little chance
to expose others here no uneasiness is
felt regarding the further spread of the
disease. As a further precaution the
board of health has ordered Mr. Fid
dler's place of business thoroughly
fumigated in order that any germs that
might possibly lurk there will be kyied.
This case, like the others that preceded
it by several weeks, is in the mildest
form of the disease. yf
FIRE AT HAMPTON.'
F. J. Berrat's Photograph Gallery De
stroyed—Loss, $1,500.
Special to Times-Republican.
Hampton, Dec. 21.—Fire early Friday
miorning destroyed the contents of F. J.
Berrot's photograph gallery and done
large damage to the building. The lire
was discovered by some passers by,
who immediately sounded the alarm.
There being no fire company a crowd
assembled) and succeeded in getting
the hose enrts to the scime of action.
Streams of water were soon- playing
upon, the building and' afi is the usual
case doing the most damage. After
choping a hole thru the floor the lire
was discovered to be In a cellar used as
a furnace room. The hose was turned in
this direction, and made Aort work of
what might have developed into a seri
ous Are.
Much regret is felt for Mr. Barret,
this having been his second fire. Also
much disappointment is felt by per
sons having work for Christmas. Loss
estimated about $1,500.
This is titie second fire occurring re
cently and should Inspire the citizens of
Hampton to thp organizing of an ac
tive fire company.
TWO FIRES AT KELLOGG,
The Public School Building Destroyed—
insurance About $2,200.
Special to Times-Republican.
Kellogg, Dec. 21.—About 8:30 Thurs
day evening the fire bell sounded and
we found the school house in flames. It
was found Impossible to nave it and at
tention was given to saving the M. E.
church, v.-hich stood near it. The
school house burned and fell in at
about 9:30i It was Insured for about
$2,200.
About :10:30 the bell rang again.
Bobzin Bros', general store had caught
fire from an over-heated furnace pipe.
It was soon extinguished by the night
watch, who discovered it, without much
damage.
AN UNFORTUNATE MUDDLE.
A Reader Comments on the Predica
ment of Hardin County's Supervis
ors.
Editor Tlmes-Republici.n: The posi
tion of the board1 of supervisors of Har
din county at the present time is per
haps without a parallel in the history of
the state. The three members elected
from widely separated jwrtlons if the
county with the solid support of their
party and the confidence and esteem of
all parties—all self made men of the
best standing, financially and) socially,
men who for a quarter of a century
have toiled shoulder to shoulder with
their fellow citizens to develop and
build up one of the model counties of
the state, all under the full glare cf the
sun and With never a wcrd of a shadow
of suspicion to tarnish their reputa
tions. The tax ferrets come along. The
dishonesty of the tax dodger is shown
up as well as the Injustice and wrong
of the poor man bearing the burden, of
taxation. A contract was entered Into
to discover and collect nil' taxes justly
clue the county. It 'seemed best and
wffcest to the board to engage the best
legal assistance obtainable to aid in. th»
discovery and collection of such- taxes
and knowing that men who would make
and swear to false returns to the asses
sor would not willingly and! tamely sub
mit to the exposure of their acte and
surrender their hidden weaRh, tbey
thought It best to keep the matter se
cret from th« general public until tin
work was completed. The result would
speak for itself and justfy them in what
had been done. Fatal mistake. The tax
dodgers and their friends with their
hired assistants smarting wi'th indigna
tion and burning for revenge discovered
that the proceedings of the board rela
tive to the ferret contract had not been
published Ah, here was their chancr
to get back at them. How well the tax
dodgers took advantage of this techni
cal wrong andl its results are fully
known by the result of a suit in court
and the decision of Judge Kenyon as
reported at the time in the T.-R.
The board, aware that they had inadv
a mistake in trying to keep seorrt thi
ferret contract, and fully aware tha
certain papers in the county as well as
a large nunvber of citizens were raising
the cry of fraud, boodle, ring, etc..
passed a resolution- to pmploy expert ac
countants to go thru Dhe records of the
county and make a full report r.r tin
condition of affairs. It now appears
that the code makes no provision for
paying the expenses of such investiga
tion and a large number are scoring
the board for going to the expense of
such an examination when no one be
lieves there is anything wrong or
crooked In the management of the va
rious offices of the county. In justice to
the board it can be said that no con
tract with expert accountants has been
entered into and none will be. The
condition of the board' is a most la
mentable one. The malignant efforts
of a few coupled with the misunder
standing of the many have brought on
a condition which is a detriment""to the
county and a disgrace and threatened
dlstruption of the republican party and
a reflection In the intelligence of our
citizens.
It is time to call a halt on our Salem
witchcraft.-.--: ...
H. E. B.
Eldora, Dec. 21, 1901.
CHARGED WITH ADULTERY.
Arrest of Hattie Clouse and Rues Lam
bert at Waterloo.
Waterloo, Dec. 21.—On complaint of J.
D. Clouse, the woman's husband, a war
rant was sworn out in Justice Hilde
brand's court for the arrest of Mrs.
Hattie Clouse and Russ Lambert, on a
charge of adultery. The warrants were
served by Sheriff Law and Constable
Munger, who found the defendants in
the second story of a house at the cor
ner Franklin and East Tenth streets,
occupying separate couches.
The parties were arraigned before
Justice Hlldebrand. Attorney Tuthill
appeared for County Attorney Reed and
M. J. Butterfleld acted as counsel for
the defednants. A continuance of the
case was granted, and the parties com
mitted to the county Jail.
Clouse is the old soldier of whom
much has already been written. With
his wife he came to Waterloo last sum
mer in a covered wagon, living for a
time in the wagon and afterwards in a
barn on the west side. Charitably In
clined people aided them to the necessi
ties of life.
FARMER8 GO TO LAW.
Neighborhood Quarrel at Boone in
Much Litigation.
Special to Times-Republican.
Boone, Dec. 21.—There is a very in
teresting trial on in this city in which
somo of the most prominent farmers
in this county are concerned. They are
charged with selling liquor Illegally.
The defendants Im the case are Cap
Mackeyv John Mackey and' Frank Mad
den and the plaintiff Is the state of
Iowa. The trouble arose from the ar
rest of three persons at Mackey, who
were charged with disturbing a meet
ing. The case was. interesting and the
men were found guilty. In turn they
had the three defendants in the albove
case arrested tor selling iiquor on the
Fourth of July and on. the 15th of Au
gust last. Forty witnesses were sub
poened, twenty-five for the defense.
The caBe came before Justice Parker
lfut a change of venue was taken and
the case went to Justice Barrett who
was compelled to hold the trial in the
city hall. On Thursday evening after
the evidence had been In for the prose
cution Frank Madden was discharged
on motion.
WERE NO SURPRISES.
Cummins' Appointments Were About
as Were Expected.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 21.—There were no
surprlses'in the list of appointees sent
out by Mr. Cummins yesterday for
places in his office. Major Carper's
name had been mentioned but little, but
the position is of not great importance.
He takes the place of Mr. Patrick, who
has been a clerk in the state house for
many years. Major Carper is a well
known Des Moines politician, who has
also been in several positions at
state house off and on for many years.
He was in charge of the stock room tin
der Secretary of State Jackson and oth
ers for a number of years. This ap
pointment makes it certain that Capt.
Parmelee will not get the position of
chief of police but it will likely go out
side of Des Moines, probably ,to the
Eleventh district. *^"v'
THE ENGINEER SURPRISED.
An Illinois Central Caboose Dragged
For Miles on One Truckt.
Special to Times-Republican.
Independence, Dec. 21.—When freight
train No. S3 pulled Into the yards here
the caboose was discovered to be off the
track and the trucks of one end were
gone. Tre engineer was much sur
prised to find his conductor and rear
brakeman missing and began to wire
Winthrop, where they were located. The
trucks had left the caboose near Win
throp and the men had hustled out and
back to the station to notify the dis
patcher. The engineer had not received
the signal to stop and had gone on to
Independence. The caboose had trav
eled the entire eight mils on on pair of
trucks. Much dampg was done to the
track. Conductor Lucas and his brake
man walked to Independence.
Died at Age of 92.
Waterloo. Dec. 21.—News was received
yesterday morning of the death of Mrs.
Malzan, aged 92 years, at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. C. Weltzin, at the
west edge of Fox township, the night
before. The lady was the oldest resident
of that township. She had been In ex
cellent health up to a .sho^t time Ago
and her demise is accounted for on the
ground of senility, the life forces having
given out all at once. Th& lady had mkde
her home for many years with her
daughter, who Is Mr. Welts!
n's second
wife. At the time news was received no
arrangements had been made for the fu
neral, .-but it will take .place ,from .the
Lutheran church a mile south of Jubi
lee.
girening TtmES-HspiTblicmt, fUarstalltauin, fmira, Saturring, Jermber 21, 1901.
Muscatine's New Public Library,
^Costing $40,000, Dedicated
With Fitting Ceremony
Slat
Handsome Structure is the Gift
of P. N. Nusser, a Wealthy
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Lumberman.
Fort Dodge Gypsum Mills Said
to Have Joined the
Stucco Trust.
Special to Times-Republican.
Muscatine, Dec. 21.—The P. M. Musser
public library, costing $10,000, was dedi
cated last evening. This gift to the city
on the part of the wealthy and philan
thropic lumberman has caused general
rejoicing since the project was first
mentioned, and now that the beautiful
building stands complete it is found to
be one in which all can well take pride.
The dedication exercises last evening
were in the Methodist church, across the
street from the building. After the pro
gram a reception was given in the li
brary to the donor and there here to
take part In the exercises.
Among the speakers were Johnson
Brigham, state librarian, of Des Moines
Judge H. E. Deemer, of Red Oak Rev.
A. T. Fowler, of Chicago Hon. G. M.Ti
tus, of Muscatine Mayor Barney
Schmidt and Dr. O. L. Stafford, of the
First Methodist church.
Johnson Brigham, state librarian,
made some statements in his address
very suggestive for thought. Among
them was one with the idea that the
future home library is to be composed
of but a few volumes of the solid litera
ture accumulated In the past, a diction
ary, an encyclopedia, a set of one's fa
vorite magazine and books given by
friends. The public library will become
more and more the center of the intel
lectual life of the community, and there
all will go for their miscellaneous read
ig-
STUCCO COMBINE TALKED.
Four of the Fort Dodge Mills Said to
Have Joined Trust.
Special to Times-Republican.
Fort Dodge, Dec. 21.—On Thursday
meeting was held In Chicago which may
hnve more than a passing interest for
Fort Dodge. At it were present a num
ber of those interested in the formation
of the United States Gypsum Company,
which is planned as a consolidation of
the gypsum companies the country over.
It has been reported on good authority
that four of the Fort Dodge mills will
he made a part of the new combination,
which does not call for the purchase of
the plants which are to comprise the
combination outright, but rather an ex
change of stock, the stockholders In the
Independent concern to be given an
equivalent amount in the new combina
tion. The general purpose of the con
solidation is supposed to be the raising
and steodying of -the price to stucco,
which owing to the keen competition has
dropped very low. If the consolidation
is effected the business of the mills In
Fort Dodge will be conducted from one
office instead of four.
MAJOR LEWELLEN DID IT.
Appointment of Baker Largely Due to
Lewellen's Influence at White
House.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 21.—Concerning the
Baker appointment by President Roose
velt and the ifluence of Maj. Lewellen
at the white house, as indicated in this
correspondence yesterday, a Washing
ton dispatch to the Omaha Bee says:
"It is learned today that Baker's name
for the judgeship in New Mexico was
originally suggested by Maj. W. H.
Lewellen, of the territory, a former Ne
braskan. Lewellen, who is prosecuting
attorney for one of the districts of New
Mexico, suggested the matter to Senator
Millard, who fell In with the thought,
and at the request of the senator wired
Baker asking if he would accept the
place. Later Mercer was told of what
was contemplated and he, seeing good
politics in the sceheme, to get rid of one
who might prove a most formidable op
ponent for congress, heartily joined Mil
lard in pushing Baker's claims on Presi
dent Roosevelt. Maj. Lewellen, how
ever, who is a favorite with Col. Roose
velt, having served with him during the
campaign of the rough riders in the
Spanish-American war, was a potential
Ijjg factor in securing the place for the
Douglas county judge."
HOLIDAY SALES CURTAILED.
Increased Cost of Living Has Made
Poorer People Cautious.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 21.—Des Moines mer
chants are not complaining of the ex
treme cold weather nor are they saying
that they are having no Christmas
trade, but on the side they are fearful
lest the sale of holiday goods this year
will be much curtailed. In fact, the ex
tremely high price of staples this year
has already made It certain that the
holiday goods will go slow, and the con
servative merchants are saying that the
cold weather has made a bad matter a
little worse.
THE FUND ALL GONE.
Appropriation for Expert Examination
of 8tate Officers' Books Exhausted.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 21.—Since the execu
tive council took up the matter of hav
ing the annual examination of the ac
counts of state officers made it has been
discovered that the entire available
funds with which to pay an expert or
experts have been used up and that it
will be Impossible to employ any person
to make the examination until after the
legislature meets. The appropriation
was of $2,000, but the experts who made
the first examination covered two years
in the offices and used all the fund and
more. But this is not all for It has been
disclosed that members of the council
are Indifferent to the question of having
an examination made in the manner
contemplated by law. State Treasurer
Gllbertson puts It this way:
"The law says that the executive
council shall cause to be made an ex
amination of the books and accounts of
the state officials. The governor has
appointed the secretary of state, auditor
of state and treasurer of state to select
an accountant and make the examina
tion. I feel that we should not be the
persons to employ an accountant. Thesf
three officers are the largest in the
building and do the most business of
any. An examination to be worth some
thing should be by some one selected
by persons not interested in these ac
counts. I think it would be better if
the law provided that the governor
should select a person to make the ac
counting. At any rate it doesn't look
right to me to have this proposed annu
al examination made by a person em
ployed by the three leading officials ex
amined."
It is probable that the attention of the
legislature will be called to this weak
ness of the law and a remedy will be
proposed.
DEATH AT GARNER.
Miss Gertrude Kreamer Passes Away
Local News.
Special to Times-Republican.
Garner, Dec. 21.—Thursday occurred
the death of Miss Gertrude A. Kreamer,
daughter of Ben Kreamer. of this city.
She was a young lady of extra fine qual
ities and her death is a severe loss to her
many friends.
M. A. Fell is again in Texas looking
after his oil interests. George Troger is
in the same locality for a few weeks'
visit.
Mrs. J. C. Wichman entertained the
Thursday Club this week and a very
nice time was reported.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Broadman enter
tained Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Hanscom
and Dr. and Mrs. Brackett at a 6 o'clock
dinner Thursday evening.
U. S. Ivinsey, late of Marshalltown, is
visiting friends in this city.
WEDDING AT IOWA FALLS.
Marriage of Charles Gregory and Miss
Ethel Miller Announced.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 21.—The marriage
is announced of Mr. Charles Gregory,
of Goldflold, and Miss Ethel Miller, the
ceremony being performed at the
bride's home in this city by Rev. A. H.
Beaver, of the Baptist church. The
bride is well and favorably known here
and the groom was formerly a resi
dent of this place. The couple left af
ter the ceremony for their future home
in Goldfield, where Mr. Gregory is el
gaged in the drug business.
Montezuma.
Special to Times-Republican.
Montezuma, Dec. 21.—People here are
on the lookout for the surveying party
said to be in the field staking out the
proposed Oskaloosa and Tama electric
railway, but so far they have not put
In an appearance.
Mr. and Mrs. Job Folkenburg en
tertained Mr. and Mrs. A. McVey, Mrs.
F.'s brother and wife, over Sunday.
They left this week for Colorado.
Miss Ward, instructor In music in
our town schools, left yesterday after
noon for Iowa City to spend the holl
days with "the folks at home."
Corn Is selling for 65 cents per bushel
now and several car loads have been
shipped in to supply the demand of
stock men. Cotton seed meal is being
mixed with corn in many cases.
"Jephtha and His Daughter" Is the
title of the cantata to be rendered at
the opfera house tonight by home talent,
benefit of O. E. S.
Better sleighing was never known
here with so little snow as at present.
The plumber and pump repairer has
been in great demand the past week,
There is a feeling of vague unrest
nmoftg the society known as the "Dirty
Dozen." Word has got out that the
mayor is going to call in for a settle
ment all those who have been fined
for "drunk and disorderly" and had
their fines suspended. It Is said he
hopes to make settlement with them
before January 1, hence the excitement.
It is reported today that Mr. J. H.
Priest, a B., C. R. & N. brakeman, was
injured in Vinton yesterday, so as to
cause the loss of both legs. Mr. Priest
was married to a Montezuma girl in
November and lived in Cedar Rapids.
News of Garwin.
Special to Times-Republican.
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Garwin, Dec. 21—Mr. F. A. Stone, the
new harnessmaker, has moved his stock
into the new building of William
Thomas.
Mrs. N. M. Whitehlll Is making an ex
tended visit at the home of her parents
at State Cetner.
A large number of our citizens were
obliged to attend court this week.
The public schools have closed for a
three weeks' vacation.
C. A. Tlndall returned Friday from
northwestern Iowa, where he has been
superintending the erection of a large
flour mill.
The grand jury failed to bring an in
dlctment against Herman Allman, who
was arrested for rape.
In the case of Myer vs. Speer the jury
awarded the plaintiff damages to the
omouut of $1.
In the Allen vs. Rourke case the jury
found In favor of the defendant, which
seems to meet with the approval of our
people.
Miss Florence Beery entertained a
company of young people at her home
last Friday evening.
Mr. Oscar Krause, of Oklahoma, is
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pye visited in
Beaman last Tuesday.
J. C. Fitzgerald and Samuel Moyer
left last Tuesday for an extended visit
with relatives in New Mexico and Ari
zona.
Professor Pye entertained the pupils
of the high school Thursday evening.
Wesley News.
Special to Times-Republican.
Wesley, Dec. 21.—A very pretty wed
ding took place yesterday which united
Miss Florence Tower, second daughter
of William Tower, of this place, axid
Charles Gould, of Luvecjie. This cere
mony took place at Algona. The newly
married couple are well and favorably
known around here and will make Wes
ley their home for the present.
Rev. W. H. Montgomery and family
are enjoying a visit from the former's
lather and mother, from near Leeds,
Iowa. They will remain until after
Christmas.
Our school closed Friday for a two
weeks' vacation. Professor Brunson
will spend his Christmas with friends at
Nevada and will also attend the State
Teachers' Association meeting at Des
Moines.
Mr. Letts Benson returned home from
Rochester, Minn., Saturday, where Mrs.
Benson underwent an operation. She is
doing nicely and will be home in a week
or so.
Libraray Benefit
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 21.—Last evening the
annual benefit for the public library
was given at the opera house and was
largely attended. The Gipsy Queen op
eretta was given by local talent and
was a meritorious performance. The
leading roles were sung by Miss Caro
lyn Utech andi Mies Ella Benahoof, two
of the city's well known vocalists.
Webster City Banks and Business
Men Find Lot of Worth
less Currency.
Notes of New Jersey Banks Issue
of 1874 Circulated in
the City.
Thought to Be in General Circu
lation in That Section
of Iowa.
Special to Times-Republican.
Webster City, Deo. 21.—Tills city is
flooded with old state bank notes of New
Brunswick, N. J., banks of the issue of
1S64. The bills are worthless, having
been taxed out of existence soon after
the war. The business men and bankers
have all been caught. The bills closely
resemble Canadian paper money. The
fact was Just discovered by one of the
city banks this morning. It now devel
ops that the city is full of worthless
bills, which are likely to be in quite gen
eral circulation in this section of the
state. They are of one and two dollar
denominations.
MAY BUILD HOSPITAL.
Iowa Falls Citizens Take Up City Hos
pital Project.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 21.—The initial steps
towards the founding and maintenance
of a city hospital were taken last eve
ning when the city council adopted a
report submitted* by a special commit
tee to devise plans for the erection of
the building and the maintenance of
the Institution in the future. E.
Ellsworth of this city is the prime
mover In the project and the Interest
taken in the movement toy the public
Indicates that this Institution will be
among the substantial improvements
made in Iowa Falls in 1902. Mr. Ells
worth has a set of splendid plane that
will be used and' he will materially as
sist In the building of the hospital. The
council appointed a committee to circu
late a petition asking that steps be tak
en by the city to acquire by purchase or
condemnation the two blocks of prop
erty known as the Carleton property
on Rockslyvania avenue. Another com
mittee was appointed to solicit dona
tions to raise a fund with which to
erect the building. This fund has al
ready been started by a bequest made
the city by the late John O. Cross
amounting to $3,000. Another commit
tee appointed by the council and made
up of three ladles and three gentlemen
who will solicit donations to create
Fort Dodge, Dec. 21.—For the first
time in the history of the city me water
mains have become inoculated with
some foreign substance which is caus
ing much distress to water consumers
and has rendered the water almost unfit
for drinking purposes. The taste is very
much like tar and of a brackish nature.
Superintendent Pray, of the water
works department, has spent two days
in trying to locate the trouble, but has
?o far failed. It Is thought to be due
tc tarred oakum which was used this
summer in the laying of a new main to
portion of the city known as "Round
Prairie." Tarred oakum was used in the
joints instead of the plain oakum and
the water in the new mains was given
a chance to come back into the other
mains recently when the pressure was
released for some purpose. The water
from the new main has now penetrated
almost every main in the city and the
proposition that now confronts the city
is how will it be got rid of.
TELEPHONES FOR WEST BEND.
A Company With $25,000 Capital Or*
ganized.
Special to Times-Republican.
West Bend, Dec. 21.—-There was held
a mass meeting of the citizens of West
Bend and vicinity at the West Bend
Savings Bank Thursday evening in the
Interest of a local and rural telephone
system. The greatest enthusiasm per
vaded the meeting and it resulted in
steps being taken to organise a tele
phone company with $25,000 capital,
with West Bend. Iowa, as its principal
place of business, but with an Idea of
extending to surrounding towns and
territory. Almost $5,000 was subscribed
to start the company on Its mission.
Rural tedephone service Is one of the
greatest benefits a town and communi
ty'can attain and West Bend is abreast
of the times In this matter.
CHANGES AT THE PRISON. i:
Warden's Office to Be Moved to Ad*
ministration Building—New En
trances.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 21.—Warden Hunter,
of the Anamosa penitentiary, states that
he will next week move the prison of
flees Into the hew administration build
ing, but that the portion of the building
for the residence of the warden's family
will not be completed until next spring.
Several changes in the entrances to the
prison will be made. The work on th*
new building has been practically closed
for the winter.
HOSTETTERS'
STOMACH BITTERS
This wonderful medicine has never
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obtain a copy of Hostetter's Almanac
for 1902 from your druggist, free.
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Manufacturers of
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fund that will maintain a charity ward
in the hospital. A lively interest is
manifeste'd In the enterprise and as a
number of heavy donations are prom
ised, it seems certain that the Scenic
City will, within a year, have a hospital
that will be up-to-date in every partic
ular and a credit to the city, the county
as well as the state. $
WATER PIPES TAINTED.
Fort Dodge Water Consumers Having
a Disagreeable Experience.
Special to Times-Republican.
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