Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-04
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Ackley, Nov. 3.--1t does not follow
because the biennial election amend
ment spoiled all of our fun in politics
this fall that there is nothing doing.
On the contrary the Iowa State Travel
ing Mems Association, with member
ship of $4,000, and an estimated MEM
bership of 10000 living in Iowa, has on
Jan 20, 1906, their regular annual
meeting at which time a successor TO
the lamented F. E. Haley, for many
years secretary and treasurer, will be
elected AS this office, carries with 1t
salary in round numbers of $4,000 to
$4,000 year, the candidates are many
and the interest great. 1t is definitely
announced that special train will be
run on the Chicago Great Western
railroad from Dubuque to Des Moines
on Friday the 10Th, this one day ahead
of the regular meeting. so as to give the
members plenty of time for log rolling.
The c., r. l. & p. will also be asked to
run a special from Ottumwa to Des
Moines, while the Northwestern will
| put on extra COdCleS " dSSoiii'io'sIS
the crowd. Enthusiastic members
claim 5000 members will be present
OH this occasion, which will certainly
be a great convention. AS proxies are
not allowed, the friends of each candi-
date will have to be present to elect
their man. The avowed and named
candidates are W. j. Vanderveer, of
| Marshalltown, whose friends claim is
| in the lead at the present time; z. =.
Porter of -Ottumwa, with a good fol-
| lowing, while Des Moines presents the
names of L. c. De.ets, acting secre-
tary, as we'll as ex-Mayor Mcvicar.
Messrs Berriwoman, Christy, Ellington
| Fraley, Sherman, and some others. IL
| is pretty we'll understood that Des
Moines is lined up against the neld.
The Des Moines man getting the larg-
| est number of votes being pltteo
against the outside candidate, getting
the largest number of votes on the hrst
ballot. Then will come the tug of war.
Even during Mr.. Haley's incumben-
CIV there was feeling that the pay of
this official was too much. The con-
stitution allows the secretary ana
treasurer, fifty cents for each member
in good standing, this with present
membership of $4,000, gives this Off
cial $4,000 year. Out of this the
secretary and treasurer must hire MS
own assistants Mr., Haley, so the wri-
ter is informed, had two assistants
which he paid $500 each, and at per-
iods Of the year had in his employ i've
short hand. reporters, as we'll as extra
helm when assessment and other mo-
tices were sent olt. Still there will
he an effort made to reduce this item
of expense, as some of the present can
didates offer to accept the office for
SIS, 900 a year and pay their assistants
out of this amount.
Like all institutions Of this kind
there is supposed to be a ring connect
ed with 1t. The "Des Moines crowd"
is accused of running 1t to suit them
selves, and to perpetuate themselves
in office by electing directors and Of
ffcials living in that burg. AT the COM
ing meeting some matters OF expense
win he severely critized and an effort
to materially reduce the annual ex-
penses Of the association. One mem
Der in a railroad depot today said that
$4,000 a year was too large an ex-
pense for the business they were do
ing. This is given as reported, the
writer having no figures before to ver-
ify the statement. 1t is given to show
that in these days Of life insurance in
yestigation, that at the coming meet
ing of the I. S. T. NJ. A. they will have
a very interesting session. One thing
however is sure. Under the past and
present administration, this order has
been remarkably successful. Not only
have they paid every just claim
in full and promptly, but the
Individual expense to each member
has never exceeded $500 year.
AS it is mutual concern, and, only
intended for weekly benefits In case OF
accident. and a stated sum for fatal
accidents, the question for them to
figure out and settle among themselves
is. whether to run 1t on cheaper plan,
is real or false economy.
1t is, unquestionably a fact that an
Iowa citizen. of great repute, will be a
candidate to succeed President
Roosevelt. For many reasons
unnecessary to mention, Mr.
Leslie N. Shaw, said candidate IL
in for much grief. Mr.. Shaw right
here in Iowa, has host of arowed
political enemies. Not only will his
political positions be condemned by
large percentage Of the republican
party Of Iowa, but Secretary Shaw will
have to face personal attacks, very but
ter, and those Of nature to require
personal explanation. Even now his
opponents are at work. The following
head lines and all was in the Record
Herald as dated.
NEW WEAPON FOR SHAW FOES.
onnonent. Are INVESTIGATING His Po-