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JUST|F|ES
RATE PREFERENCE
Defense Of Philadelphia and
Baltimore Is Heard.

Just why Baltimore and Philadelphia
should benefit under the ports differeE-
tials as against New York and Boston
was explained at great length in the
hearing before the Interstate Commerce
Commission today
The session was opened today by Silas
w Petit, who spoke for Philadelphia.
He said that the Quaker City should
be entitl cd 20 the differential because
it's railroads do and can haul freight 10
that port cheaper than they can to New
York or Boston.
Statistics Unfair
The Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Val
ley, he said, are Philadelphia railroads.
operating there before they ever reached
New York. He said the New York sta
Canadian products.
E. j. Rich. of the Boston and Maine
railroad, outlined the position Of the
system represented by him Arthur
George Brown, of Baltimore, spoke for
the Monumental City
Mr.. Brown reviewed the efforts made
by Baltimore to build up an export
trade New York's prosperity In the
past, ne said, was due TO the Erie canal,
and he thought that the Empire City
would do better to give attention to re-
de eming losses by improving this serv-
ice.
Baltimore. said he, has built up
her trade out or the heavy things. the
costly and unwieldy freights and
products that New York did not want.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Brown s
argument the session was adjourned
until this afternoon.
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Workh0use Fugitive
Entangled in the Mud
ColOred Convict Files Off Ball and Chain and
Runs for Libcry-Got Stuck in Ana
costa Marshes

Desperate efforts were made by John
Watson, alias Hawkins" colored
workhouse tenant, to regain his liberty
yesterday afternoon. They not only
proved futile, but resulted in his get
ting chilled in icy cold water and also
locked up under a heavy guard.
There is no punishment provided for
a man who attempts to get away while
an inmate of the workhouse. It does
not, however, tend to increase his
chances of getting five days off each
month for good behavior
Watson IS under sentence to serve six
months in the workhouse. Had he been
good he would have gotten an entire
MOI h taken off. AS it is he will serve
one aalf a year.
Well Planned Escape.
Watson's attempt al escape was well
planned, as were other attempts he has
made since he was sent to the institu-
ton from the Police Court, where he
was convicted on a charge of being
habitual drunkard.
On January S, Policeman Samson, of
the First precinct, arrested him On the
following day he pleaded guilty and re-
ceived a heavy sentence. Yesterdays
endeavor to get loose is said to have
been Watsons third essay, all of no
avail
For some time past the chain gang,
clad in wide white and black striped uni
forms. has been working near Eighteenth
and e streets northeast. Watson was
given a suit and also had a large ball
of iron about fifteen or twenty pounds
in weight, chained to his left leg.
Persons who visited him in his cell in
the workhouse on Sundays are believed
by the police to have provided him with
a file. While in the act of trying to file
the fetters from his ankle he was dis
covered several weeks ago and dis
ciplined thereafter
Yesterday he went to work with the
gang and is believed TO have had an
other file which he got possession of
last Sunday
Prisoner Runs Away.
Shortly after noon he was detailed.
with several other men 20 throw an
emDankment from under which all the
dir had been dug. While preparations
were being m; de to do the throwing"
Watson wielded his file with a right
good will. Just as the huge pile Of
dirt fell he shook the chain from his
foot and ran away.
Until he had gotten about nifty PAGES,
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Do NOT INTEND PURCHASE

At the offices OF T. R. Chapman &,
Co 1t was cateGorically denied this
morning that the firm intended purchas-
ing the corner property at Thirteenth
and f streets, or that any negotiations
looking TO that end were pending or had
been instituted G. Bowie Chipman.
the manager for the firm said that the
only negotiations opened by him for his
firm had ir view the lease of the prop
erty.
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Nearly all the deputy sherlffs in the
rural districts of the country are here.
They are Democrats, while the police
fcrce Is composed entirely OF Repub-
hcans.
another outbreak IS feared
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s1.a, to Baltimore and Return. s,

Pennsylvania Railroad. Saturday and
Sunday: tickets good on all trains ex-
cept Congressional Limited, and GOOD
for return until Sunday nignt-Adv.
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Your grandmother used Pisos Cure. 1t IS
still the best remedy for coughs.-Adv.
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WEATHER BUREAU.
DOWNTOWN TEMPERATURE.
peptstered Affecks Standard Thermometer
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today. ,.....,.','.''.--,,'',,t ::
Sun rises tomorrow. --...-..-..........-.. 81.
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Gill Is twenty-five.

Miss Pastor is twenty-five years old
While she IS not described by her friends
as good looking. they say she possesses
attractions which would appeal To =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
Great Britain and Rnssia Be
lieved to Be Seeking an
Agreement
SApERs DISCUSS QUESTION
Desire on the Part of Both Nations
20 Have an Understanding That
Will Allay All Suspicious Leading to
friction Over Affairs in Central
Asia.

london, Oct s.-Following closely
apon the publication of the text OF
the Anglo Japanese treaty has come
considerable talk Of possibility Of all
understanding between Great Britain
and Russia. All the newspapers are
devoting columns to the discussion of
the question. pointing out that II Rus
3sia is sincere in her expressions of de-
sire for peace in Central Asia there Is
no reason why the two ancient enemies
should not come to an agreement that
viii not only assure peace, but clear
away the suspicions leading to the
friction which has existed for years.
That negotiations with this object in
view are pending. seems possible.
though definite official confirmation is
lacking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06

OF pieces of school scrip which, 1T Is
alleged, had been changed after being
signed by the president. of the school
board, are missing.
What became Of the funds diverted
from the school treasury is a mystery.
Although Mr.. DOugherty is accounted
wealthy man, it is said that his
available assets would amount to lit-
tie.
1t is stated in financial circles that
1t was his mania for speculation which
brought about his downfall. He Is
known to have lost large sums on
stocks recently.
Lost $4,000 in Steel.
AT one time he dropped $4,000 in
steel. Tom Lawson's furry In copper
also is said to have hit him hard
The inquisitors believe that he was
In the habit of making good his losses
by recourse to the school funds, OF
which he was custodian. 1t is note
worthy fact that the largest deficits
are apparent on the bank books d.
rectly after a slump at the stock ex-
change.
No One Else Touched Books.
One Of the hardest things to explain
is the false footing in the disbursement
account held at the bank. and the jury
is unable to determine who Is re-
sponsible in the matter. 1t is alleged
that Mr.. Dougherty, being, president or
the bank, attended to the school ac-
count himself, and that no one else
touched the books. In one instance the
false footing shows deliberate steal
of $1,000.
1t is stated that O. ]. Bailey. the
treasurer Of the school board, acted in
name only, and that the entire matter
of finance was in the hands of Mr..
Dougherty. The treasurers for many
years have been glad to leave Mr..
Dougherty the work to do. In this con-
nection the grand jury may return
other indictments.
The shock following the return OF
the grand jury was appalling. Although
there long had been rumors about ir-
regularities in the school board, none
guessed the true state of affairs. and
none thought the matter was serious.
During the investigation friends OF
Dougherty remained loyal and 1T was
not until this morning that faith gave
way, and the man was shorn OF his
honor and respectability.
At a meeting OF the Peoria clearing
house association today it was voted
to tender loan OF 100000 to the Pc
oria National Bank, II In the Judgment
OF the directors 1t became necessary,
owing to the unsettled condition OF the
financial affairs Of the bank, following
the withdrawal Of President Dough
erty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06

Washington, Oct. 6.-Surgeon Gem
eral r. H. Oreilly has submitted an
exhaustive report on the health con-
ditions OF the army to Secretary Taft.
The report says the enlisted strength
of the army as shown on the returngs
OF the military secretary was so, 1872.
There were 1856 "admissions to tiis
sick report" during the year, 4o6 deaths
from all causes, and 1,377 discharges,
for disability. The figures, he says.
show d steady and progressive tm-
.provement in health. The report says
by far the most important diseases AZ
fecting the efficiency Of the army DE-
ing the year have been those resulting
from immoral habits. which caused 16
per cent OF all admissions. This class
OF disease has advanced from third to
frst place in the number OF admissions
to the sick report
Control Of these diseases, says
OreiNy, lies largely in the hands Of
the civil authorities, and one OF the
most important steps to that end
would appear to be chasing them with
other infectious diseases, and require
ment that they shall be reported as
such and controlled by the health de-
partment. In the military service, a
similar course should be followed" As
to the causes Of death, pneumonia has
advanced to first place, and tubercu-
losis second. Comparisons with for
eign armies show the highest rate of;
admissions ID in the American army,
and the lowest In the Russian. The
highest death rate was In the Amer
icans army and the lowest in the Prus-t
Philippines was 1896 and there were
20,24s admissions to the sick and q res.
port Of los deaths. The strength u
the Filipino troops was 4,610. There
were 5,242 admissions and 103 deaths
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
WILSON'S PLAN APPROVED.
Hereafter Packers Must Pay fse NJ
INSPECTION Of Meats.

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Inspection Of Meats.
washington, Oct. s.-At q meeting Of
the cabinet today the plan Of Secretary
Of Agriculture Wilson to require pack
ers to pay for inspection Of meats wass
approved and 1t will be put into oper-
alton at once. It is expected saving
Of $4,000 year viii thereby Be af-.
fected by the government.
After discussion in the cabinet re-
garding Chinese immigration to this
country, 1t was determined no changes
or notifications in conflict with the In
structions to United States consuls;
contended in the circular issued sew;
eral months ago by the presidents
direction will be made.
1t has been definitely decided the
management Of Isthmian canal shall.
remain under Secretary Taft The
matter was discussed after the cabi-
net meeting today when conclusion
was reached.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
STUDENT STRIKE
Expulsion of Captain of Football Team
and Manager Of Athletics at Morn
ingside Results In Strike Of the
Students, Who Demand Their Rein
abatement.

Sioux City. Oct. e.-Because George
Miner. captain of the football team
and Ralph Heilman, manager of attn
letics. and two other students We're ex-
PEELED from Morningside college, yes
terday for hazing freshman, the en-
tire football team is on strike and SOC
students are in state Of mutiny.
The upper classmen took freshman
on watermelon hunt, having other
students hide in the weeds, who sno'
blank cartridges.
one of the upper classmen pretended
to fall dead and the freshman was
hauled to the police station and charged
by the upper classmen with murder
He was almost crazed with fright.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
srANHopE DRUGGIST INDICTED
Hamilton Grand Jury Finds B
Against Edward Thorson.

Webster City, Oct 6.-The grand
Jury has indicted Edward Thorson, q
Stanhope druggist, on the charge Of
illegal sale of Intoxicating liquors.
Henry Lingle, also from Stanhope, had
been held to the grand jury on pre-
liminary hearing on this same charge.
but the jury found the evidence in his
case insufficient.
The indictment Of Thorson is the
fourth found this year against drug
gists of the county On the three
former indictments but one trial was
had. A conviction being secured, the
remaining three pleaded guilty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
wHlTLock HEADS TICKET.

Named as Candidate of Independents
for Mayor of Toledo.
Toledo, Oct. 6.-Brand Whitlock was
named as the independent candidate
for mayor last night by the independ-
ents at their city convention. His name
evoked a storm of cheers that fairly
shook the hall. E. B. Southwark pre-
sented his name, and it was voted i'm
mediately that nominations be closed.
The nomination was made unanimous
he did not care to make a statement
by exclamation. Mr. Whitlock said
Yesterday that he did not care to make
a statement then. but would do so in
the morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
between the two countries was bound

between the two countries was bound
to come.
A long debate preceded the final ref
erence OF the bill! to a special commits
tee. The government spakers main
tained that Sweden had secured every
thing she sought for at karlstad
Christiania, Oct. 6.-The storthins
Yesterday, by a vote Of "a to 81. adopt
ed a proposal providing for the more
rapid amendment Of the constitution.
Premier Michelsen, in supporting the
proposal, said that when Norway was
recognized as an independent country
1t might be found eXpedient to modify
the constitution in quicker manner
than at present provided for.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
200 INDICTMENTS
peoria School superintendent's Case
One Of the Most Remarkable in His
tory of the state-Grsad Jury Re-
port Says There Will Be Two Hun
dred Indictments Against Him.

Peoria, Ill, Oct. GA total of thir-
teen indictments thus far have been
returned against Newton c. Dough-
erty, city superintendent Of schools
and president of the Peoria National
bank. Ten of them are for embezzle-
ment and three for forgery. Forty
more are being drawn by the states
attorneys office. 1t was announced
from that office today that the total
would reach more than 200. Accord
ing to a statement made by mem
her Of the grand jury today hundreds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
WILL NAME WILCOX.

Congressman Hull Not Sure, However,
He Can Land the Appointment.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. e.-Congressman
Hull said today: If it is possible for
me to do so. shall secure the ap-
pointment Of w. v. Wilcox to the va
cancy in the pension office here. It
is not likely that the appointment will
be made till the delegates from Iowa
and Nebraska get together at the
opening of congress. am not sure yet
that will be allowed to fill the va
cancy."
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sENps lRIsHMAN 10 JAIL.
Member Of Parliament Makes Alleged
lniiammatory Speech.

dublin, Oct. 6.-John O'Donnell, ma
tionalist member Of parliament for
south Mayo. was ordered by the high
court yesterday to, find $1,000 surety
for his good behavior or go to Jail
! Tor three months, Mr.. O'Donnell elect
cd to go to Jail.
The action arose from q recent In
fiainanatory speech delivered by Mr..
O,I,onnell, which was followed by an
evicted tenant forcibly retaking pos
,,ession Of farm. The crown prose-
,sutor urged that such speeches led to
disorder and this view was upheld by
the court.
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PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News.
Massachusetts Republicans Meet.
Declare for Tariff Revision.
Anglo Russian Alliance.
immortality Menaces Army.
Surgeon Oreillys Report Made.
Wilson's Inspection Plan Approved.
Sentiment for Primary Law.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Another Gift to Western College.
Fatal Accident Near Iowa Falls.
Girl Killed In a Runaway.
Bad Fire at Northwood.
The Trial of w. z. Brown:
Holiness Association Home.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
Insurance Hotels.
Pat Grove as Financier.
Under Which King Bezonian7
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Outside Point of View.
PAGE FIVE.
Miscellaneous.
Rockefeller to Aid Babies.
Another Pat Grove Sensation
Noted Crooks Caught.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
Local News.
Great Council Next Week.
Red Men Want the City to Decorate
Ward Funeral Held Today.
Largest in History of Gilman.
O'Brien Is Acquitted.
Principals Make Football Rules.
Morgan Says He Is Sane.
December and May En- Route.
Wheat Ruled. Firm.
PAGE EIGHT.
The Wheat Market Firm.
Board Of Trade Quotations.
The Live Stock Market
Agents Made Millions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06

the people down there that several
times In his addresses. HeIclaims that
if the farms would sell milk they would
all be rich. and no one person In the
community would get wealthy from
the surplus of his neighbors. 1t is Mr..
Wrights idea that Iowa could well pro-
duce 500,00O.000 pounds of butter in
stead OF 8O,000,O00 as at present.
1t is learned that the government
department of agriculture will send to
this state this fall a man instructed
to look up the reasons why Iowa
doesn't make more and better cheese.
There are some people here who think
they know that it is due to the water.
1t is claimed that fairly good butter
can be made under most any circum-
stances, but that good cheese Is the
result only of the best conditions and
that the mountain streams of New
York and the New England states
give that section the advantage of this
state. The milk must be kept at uni-
form and low temperature all the time
to make good cheese and the eastern
farmers with mountain streams run :
ming through their door yards have the
means at hand to keep the milk at hat
temperature.
The state superintendent of public
instruction and his office force are at
work on the biennial report In look
ing over the reports from the various
counties it is apparent that the desire
for the best school facilities has not
penetrated to the furthermost corners
of the state. There are discovered
school districts that pay less than $25
month for a school teacher. In one
case less than $22 was paid. In one
district the entire amount expended
on one year for school purposes was
$195 for six and a half months OF
school. This included the expenses OF
keeping the school in repair and buy
ing repairs as we'll as for the teachers
salary. There were thirty-nine schol-
ars enrolled and an average attend
ance of nineteen, or less than half. In
another instance 1852 was paid for
eight months school and less than halt
the pupils were present on the average.
In still another instance $184 was paid
for seven months school, which Is the
lowest yet discovered. 1t is the prob
lem of school men to get better wages
paid in the country districts, and it
is more than likely that Superintend-
ent Riggs in his report may have
something to say on the problem. The
amount of the tax levy for the country
districts is just about half that of the
levy for the cities according to figures
in the superintendent's Office.
-aI
Arrangements are being made to
have joint meeting Of the state farm
ers' institute, the state foresters con-
vention and the state horticultural
meeting, all Of which come the second
week Of December. Such a joint
meeting was held last year and was a
decided success, and arrangements
this year will be made to hold the
meeting on larger scale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
WHITE RIBBON HOSTS GATHER.
Fovr Hundred Delegates at w. c. Z.
u. Conxe ntion at Rloominaton.


Bloomington. ILL.,, Oct. 6.--Over 400
delegates yesterday attended the OPEN
ing of the thirty-second annual con-
vention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. Yesterday was
greeting day, and little business was
transacted. An evangelistic confer
ence was held yesterday morning. fol-
lowed by a meeting of the executive
committee. Mrs. Elsie Waddell led the
devotional service yesterday afternoon,
and other addresses We're made by
Mrs. Winnie F. English, Rev. Mecca
varney and Mrs S. T. Jenness.
Last night the delegates were for
mally welcomed. w. K Bracken spoke
for the Bloomington Business Mems
Association, Rev. II. K. Denlinger for
the churches, j. B. Bates for the press
and Miss L. ingram Mace for the w.
r. TT I 7
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
WANT COLORADO BANKER.

Police Headquarters Of Country Motif
fled to Look for Abraham Schiller.
New York, Oct. 6.-Thru the police
headquarters Of the country. wide
alarm has been sent out for Abraham
Schiller. controlling owner IN the silk
firm Of Pelgran and Meher, and part
owner Of the Alamosa bank. Alamosa,
Col, which closed its doors few days
ago, after $250.000 OF its funds were re-s
ported missing. Schiller left New York
last Thursday, ostensibly for Alamosa,
but has not been heard from since.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
EXPECT WAR WITH NORWAY.

Msmbsrs Of Swedish Riksdag De-
nounce Dissolution Pact.
Stockholm, Oct. 6.-Both chambers
OF the riksdag referred the bill regard
ing the dissolution Of the union be-
tween Norway and Sweden to a spe-
cial committee appointed by each
chamber.
During the debate in the first cham
bef several members criticised the
Karlstad agreement on the ground that
Sweden's concessions gave the impress
sion that Norway had secured the ad-
vantage Some of the members pro-
tested against the arbitration clause
and went SO far as to say that war
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
SMITH BRINGS SUIT
shell Rock Physician Brings an Action
For an Injunction Preventing State
Board Of Health From Proceeding
b With Trial Against Him for Alleged

Special to Tunes Republican.
Des Moines, Oct Elm the district
court of Polk county this afternoon, DR..
Smith Of Shell Rock, sued out a writ of
injunction to prevent the state board Of
health from proceeding with the trial
against him for alleged misconduct.
claiming such action is illegal and un-
constitutional. Smith isson trial before
the state board for refusing to put up
a proper quarantine card at Shell
Rock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
CIRCULATE BLANK PROXIES.

Move Of Colorado Fuel and Iron Mys-
tifies Wall Street.
New York, Oct. 6.-Wall street was
yesterday by the circulation
of blank proxies for the coming Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron meeting for which
were sent out by the management
some time ago. 1t was suggested that
it might be clever scheme to make
the street think there was fight on
for control and thus put up the stocls
AS George Gould is now in control Of
Colorado Fuel, it was guessed that 1t
might be part Of the Ramsey fight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-10-06
DEAD INCLUDES AMERICANS.
Twenty-Five Lost Their Lives In Re
cent Manila Storm.

Manila, Oct. 6.-Government reports
show that the result Of the recent
storm was very serious. At least two
hundred natives and twenty-five Amer
leans and foreigners were killed. It is
Impossible to identify many Of the lat
ter. In Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate and
Samar fields have been devastated, and
stock damaged. From forty to eighty
per cent Of the buildings, dwellings,
schools and warehouses are destroy