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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
TO EXAMINE BOOKS
Town Topics Company Must Submit
Accounts in Connection with the
Book "Fads and es"-Mrs Col
lis P. Huntington Said to Have Been
One Of the Victims.

New York, July 19.-The books Of
Town Topics" in so far as they deal
with the book on American society,
Fad and Fancies." which was sold by
subscription and on which the publish
ers realized approximately 100000,
will be examined by representatives OF
the district attorneys office, no matter
what opposition is made to such
step. This announcement was made
today by Assistant District Attorney
Cans, after he had had conference
with Assistant Attorney Krotel who,
is in charge of the investigation Of the
affair which Is being made by the dis
trict attorneys soffice. When Krotel
examined the books of the Town Top
les" company yesterday he was re-,
fused permission to inspect some en-
tries having to do with the book,
"Fads and Fancies." He learned.
however, that while the regular SUBJ
scription price for the book was
$500, several persons paid larger
sums. Among those was Mrs. Coils p.
Huntington, widow Of the multi-mill-,,
ionaire railroad promoter, who was
credited with paying $4,000 for her
subscription copy of the book. Krotel
said today. II 1t is possible to reach
Mrs. Huntington she will be asked to
testify as to the condition under which
she paid more than the regular sub
scription price.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
FUNSTON IS FINED
Father Of General Funston Fined Ter
Dollars and Costs in a Kansas Court
for Disturbing tho Peace and Carry
ing Concealed Weapons.

ivy SOuSVdtS0 svSSHSs'Ss
lola. Kas., July 19-E H. Funston.
former congressman from this district.
father OF General Frederick Funston,
was today found guilty OF disturbing
the peace and carrying concealed
weapons. He was fined $40 and costs
The charges against Funston grew out
of the wrecking by dynamite by a tenn.
perance fanatic on July 10 of three
lola Joints" or saloons. The explos-
ions followed an agitation against the
saloons in which Governor Hoch was
appealed to in an effort to secure en-
forcement Of the state prohibition law.
Intense excitement followed the act
of the dynamiter and for three days
the city was crowded with people, who
came from many points in the state to
join in the hunt for the dynamiter.
During the height Of the excitement
Funston, 1t was charged, had made in
flam1rmtOry utterances to crowds that
gathered about him on the streets.
When Patrolman Cannon tried to per-
suade Funston to desist, q quarrel be-
tween the two ensued and Funston, IT
is alleged, attempted to draw revolt
YER Funston was arrested and for
NAL charge made against him, after
which ne was released upon his own
recognizance. The loss by the explos-
ion was estimated at 100000. and the
alleged dynamiter, c. l.. Melvin, is
still at large, although a warrant has
been issued for his arrest and hun
dreds Of men have searched for him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
BABY CRIES; THREE DROWN.
Mother, Daughter and Young Mar
Perish at Namakaaon Lake.

~'sSss - ssssSbON08Ou 6dN0s
Ashland, Wis, July 19.-The cry of
a baby on the shore of Namakagon
lake delayed a rescue and caused the
drowning of three persons yesterday.
The victims were Mrs. Rush and
daughter of Kansas City, and Edward
Ewing Of Cable, Wis. They had wad-
ed out on a sandbar and the daughter
slipped into the deep water
Neither mother nor daughter could
swim, but the former started to save
her child, and while the two were
drowning young Ewing succeeded in
getting them once more onto the bar,
but they slid off again and he went in
with them.
The tragedy was witnessed by a
woman, who was on shore minding a
baby. Seeing the victims safely
brought to the sandbar by the youth
she supposed they were safe and went
into the nearby shade to still the cries
of a child, refraining from calling men
near by. When she returned within
sight of the water all three had dis
appeared. The bodies Of mother and
daughter have been recovered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
George Westinghouse Suggests
Plan by Which the Policy
holders Can Control
NEEDED
LEGISLATION
NO
Would Provide for Issuing Of Five
Thousand Shares of Stock at $50
Each to be Sold to PolioyhoIders
Only, and Only Ono Share to
Single Person.

New York, July 19.-Expressing the
belief that the present trustee arrange
ment for control of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society may only very tenn
porarily satisfy either the policyholders
or public, and that the real solution OF
the society's difficulties has no. been
reached, George Westinghouse has
suggested a new plan for stock con-
troll Of the society. by 5000 policyhol-
ders. The proposition outlined is that
all shareholders be invited to place
their shares with those of Mr.. Ryan. IN
the hands OF the trustees with power TO
vote for the amendment to the society's
charter provided that the stock shai
consist of five thousand shares OF $40
each, instead of 1000 shares at SlOO
each that no person except q policy
holder shall be director; that only one
share shall be held by any single per-
son. who must be a policyholder; that
at each annual election seven policy-
holders who have not previously served
shall be chosen and that trustees be
directed and empowered to offer for
sale at $1,000 a share 5000 shares con-
templated by the amended charter to
the 5000 largest policyholders and In
event OF any such offer not being ac-
cepted, then to continue the offer OF
said shares to the next largest share
holders until the whole 5000 shares
shall have been disposed OF Westing-
house said today he believed Under his
plan the desired reforms can be
promptly accomplished without legis-
slation. He thought II worthy Of spec
ial note that less than one-tenth OF
one per cent of the policyholders have
felt sufficiently interested In the af-
fairs of the society to make sugges-
tions to the trustees to aid them IN se-
lection Of directors to fill existing va
cancieS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19

In the dlsbarment proceedings against
Mayor Darrow. City Attorney Worden
and John w. Talbot struck eighty-four
names. leaving sixteen men who will
appear before Judge Mcclure Monday.
1t being mandatory, unless sufficient
cause can be shown to select the jury
from this number. 1t Is said that suf-
fcient cause has already been found
to challenge this jury, thus necessitat-
Ing another venire, and that evidence
sustaining such challenge will be forth
coming
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
net ministers and a brilliant assem-
blage of officials and deputations from
various parts Of the duchy.
BRYAN is GIVEN HEARING.
Probate Court Reyerses Decision in
Bennett Estate Account.

New Haven, Conn, July ia hear-
ing was held in the probate court yes
terday on the acceptance OF the ac-
count Of William J. Bryan, as the exc
cutor of the estate of the late Philo $.
Bennett. Nj. III. Wickwire, counsel for
Mrs Della Bigelow and George w.
Gable. legatees, filed a typewriter
statement of his formal objections to
certain items in the account. These
items include the transfer tax of $500,
and charges made by attorneys, IT
was claimed that had Mr.. Bryan settled
the estate promptly without resorting
to litigation the tax would not have
been so large. On the other hand Mr..
Bryan's counsel declared that the es-
tate was liable to 10 per cent penal
ty, but he got that remitted. so that
the estate may consider itself that much
In. Judge Cleveland reserved his ce-
ciSion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
TH,eelNsoN TO RETIRE TODAY.
Rear Admiral in Command Of WASH
inoton Navy Yard Ends Service.

inuton Navy Yard Ends Service.
washington, July 19.-Rear Admiral
Francis j. Higginson, commandant OF
the Washington navy yard, will be re-
tire today after twenty four years
of active service. He was graduated
from the naval academy at Annapolis
In 1851 and fought through the civil
war, winning honor and promotion, the
rank of lieutenant commander being
conferred on him in 1866. In the
Spanish American war he was IN COM
mand of the Massachusetts, and took
part in the movements which led to
the bottling of Cervera's fleet in Santi-
ago llarbor His vessel held place of
honor in the line lying In walt for the
Spanish fleet, but one of the regrets
of his career has been that the Massa-
chusetts had gone down the coast to
coal on the eventful day that Cervera
made his dash for the sea, and so he
missed the fight Before becoming
head of the Washington navy yard
Rear Admiral Higginson was chairman
of the lighthouse board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
CASE WILL NOT Be ARGUED.
Defense in Oregon Land Fraud Cases
Rest on Evidence.

Rest on Evidence.
Portland, Ore, July 19.--In the land
fraud cases today United States Dis
trct Attorney Francis j. Heney deliv-
cred his opening arguments against
Congressman Williamson, Dr. Van
Gessner and United States Commits
sioner Biggs At the conclusion os
Heney's argument the defense an
nounced that its case would be sub
mttted without argument.
District Attorney Heney went over
the details of what, in the theory OF the
goes to constitute con-
spiracy on the part Of a representative
in congress, commissioner Of the Un-
tied States and physician and a man
of prominence in his community to
suborn a small host Of illegal entry
men to prejure themselves that they
might acquire title by unlawful meth
DDS to large tracts of the public do
main and add to their sheep range In
Crook county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
ESCAPES DEATH BY THE MOOSE.
Convicted Murderer Now condemnss
to Life imprisonment.

Michigan City. Ind. July 19.-War-
den Reid informed Edward Donahue,
sentenced to be hanged in the state
prison in this city on Friday, that Cow
ernor Hanly had commuted his sens
tence to life imprisonment, and the
convicted man broke down completely.
sobbing like child. When he had re-
gained his composure he said: 4 am
very, very grateful. The future will
prove my innocence Of the crime.
In committing the sentence Of Dona-s
hue Governor Hanly said the evidences
in the case warranted his action.
Donahue was convicted of the MUIR
der of Aminter Northrop Of Benton
Harbor, Mich, near Hobart. Ind. LAST
October.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
in CAMP WITH BOYS.
President Spends Night In Camp
On Long island Shore.

oyster Bay, July 19.-President
Roosevelt and party of youthful COM
panions with whom he passed last
night in camp on the shore of Long
Island Sound returned to Sycamore
Hill today. The president had a party
of visitors as guests at luncheon to-
day. The most notable among them
was General Horace Porter, who had
just arrived from Paris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
HOT ENOUGH BLAME SUN SPOT.
st. Louis Seer Solves Mystery Of Pros
ent Torrid Weather.


st. Louis, July ia gigantic dou-
bic spot has appeared on the face Of
the sun. 1t will be visible thru smoked
glasses for six days and possibly long
er. Local weather and temperature
conditions may be affected, according
to Rev. Ira r. Hicks He says condi-
tions resulting from the sun spot have
caused the extreme heat on both sides
OF the North American continent. Rev.
Hicks says the sun spot now visible
is one Of the three largest on record.
When / first saw the huge depres-
sion in the suns surface 1t was on what
we call the east limb Of the SUM-" said
Mr.. Hicks. 1T is moving westward
over the suns surface. The sun is 900.-
miles In diameter. This double spot Is
about $4,000 miles in area and you
can see just how big 1t is.
'I predicted ten months ago that hot
weather would be the lot Of st. Louis
ans the last OF July. calculated on
the sun spot when I made that an
nouncement.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
State CENTER

July 1S.-Mr. Gene Hilleman enter
tained a number of his friends Monday
evening, by taking them in hay rack
out to his home for picnic. A very
nice time was spent--playing base
ball, running races and several other
games At a late hour all departed
for their homes, after having spent a
very pleasant evening
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
SAYS JAPs ARE NOT ANGELS.
Baron Hayashi lntimates Peace Terms
is- Will Not 30 Moderate.

Ia
,ondon, July 1s.-Baron Hayashi,
ff,e Japanese minister here, said tooay
that Russia had appointed good men a $
peace plenipotentiaries. Neverth eless
even M. Witte and Baron Rosen had
not inspired Japan with confidence IN
\ q FAVORABLE outcome Of the negotia-
tions
eve do not KNOW" the minister add
Cd, what powers have been delegated
to them and after the events OF the
past eighteen months Japan puts faioh
only In accomplished facts. The terms
Will be communicated only at the con-
ference. Then we will discover what
powers the Russian plenipotentiaries
possess.
Il was suggested that the general
opinion prevailed that the japanese
terms would be moderate.
ssI can not see where people get such
an idea" replied the minister; the
public evidently mistakes the Japanese
for angels.
Minister Hayashi inbimated that Ja-
pan was ready to continue the war un-
less she secures suitable terms. He
called attention to the fact that practi-
cally the entire sum realized by the
last two loans was u1fexpended and
said the capture Of the Island OF Sax
hahn was not precipitated by the ap-
proach Of the conference, but was q
rlatural sequence of the Japanese cam
paign, the plans for which had not
been altered since Russia acceded to q
conference.
An earlier attack on the island was
not undertaken principally because OF
the severe winter and because the
summer season was more preferable
for campaigning and the establish
ment OF new government in the is
land.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
Races Begin at Macon City.

Mason city, July 19-The best held
of horses ever assembled In the state
are here to take part in the four days
series OF races. Sum Dlaries:
2:35 trot, purse, $400.-Grace Gamer.
on, first; Emmola, second; HELEN q.
third: Velveteen, fourth. Best time.
s:21A Beatrice, Pledia, Bon H., Eloise
and Echo Maid also started.
2:15 pace, purse, 1900 Cresance,
first; Dick Yates, second; vyzenia,
third:. Harry w. fourth. Best times
2:14A. Lottie R., and Alice Medium
also started.
Matinee, purse $50-Exposition firSes3
Cricket. second; Dick. third; Ruiz
Fourth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
WILL COMMAND SHIP OF pEARy.
Captain Bartlett Reaches North Sgd.
nev. C.. a. Ready For 1rip.

Captain Bartlett Reaches North Sgd
ney, C. g., Ready For Trip.
North Sydney c. B. July 19.-Cap-
tain Bartlett who is to take command
of the steamer Roosevelt in the Peary
arctic expedition, has arrived here to
await the arrival Of Commander Peary
who Is expected today. 1t is thought
that the Roosevelt will sail from here
on Thursday Captain Bartlett says
he hopes to pilot the Roosevelt to a
point 900 miles north of Etah, to lati-
tude SO, or farther north than has been
reached by any steamer. except the
Fran, In which the Hansen expedition
drifted to latitude "a.
Peary's first base will be at Etah,
which will be connected with stations
farther north by wireless telegraph. so
that all movements may be reported to
Etah.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
PAGE ONE.
u A.

PAGE ONE.
Telegraphic News.
Japs Mistrust the Car.
Think Russia is Not Sincere.
Scores Die From the Heat.
Relief in New York City.
Funston Fined by lola Justice.
New Plan for Equitable.
Five Killed by Dynamite Explosion.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Mulct Tax Collection.
Farmers Fight School Bond Issue.
Van Wagenen and Government Own
ership.
Bloodhounds in Slaughter Case.
Homestead Law in Question.
An Accident at Newton.
PAGE FoUfl.
Editorial.
Gov. Packard's National Prominence
Pleading the Spoila System.
A Failing Trade.
Topics OF the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Talks to Correspondents.
PAGE FIVE.
Another Equitable Scandal.
Miscellaneous News
PAGES six AND SEVEN.
Local News.
Fine Attractions for Chautauqua.
Complete Program Arranged.
Grays Lose by Small Margin.
Lightning Plays Havoc.
Dunbar Church Destroyed.
Wind Damages Corn and Oats.
The Speers- Decker Wedding.
Trolley Day Here.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
General Market News.
Wheat Ruled Higher.
Board Of Trade Quotations.
The Livestock Market.
Railroads to Fight 1nterurbans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
FATHER AND SON PERISH.
Wife and Mother SEQ Loved Ones
Drown at Yearly OUTING.

Southampton, L. l., July 19.-The
yearly outing of George A. Hulse and
his family of eight had tragic ending,
when Hulse and his 11-year-old son
lost their lives by drowning while Mrs.
Hulse and the six little ones looked on,
helpless to render aid. The party had
gone to the beach and the boy was
bathing. He was unable to swim and
when he ventured beyond his depth
the father rushed to his assistance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
DUKE CHARLES ON a THRONE
Assumes Reins Of Government of
Duchy Of SAKE coburg and Gotha.

Gotha, July 1s.-Duke Charles Ed
ward of SAKE, Coburg and Got1a, as
sumed the reins of government today
on attaining his majority. His state
entry into the capital was the occa-
sion of much ceremony
The new occupant Of the ducal
throne was received at the railroad
station with military honors and pro-
ceeded to Castle Friedenstein. where
he met his mother the duchess of AL
bany. The formal ceremony OF TAX
ing the oath of installation occurred
In the throne room in the presence OF
representatives of Emperor William,
King Edward and other rulers. calbi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
PAID $4,000 FOR SUBSCRIPTION.
Editor in Trial Shows How Town
Topics worked" Society Women.

Topics worked" Society Women.
New York, July 19.-An investiga-
ton of the affairs of 'Town Topics"
growing out Of the arrest Of Charles
II. Ahle on the charges of blackmail,
preferred by Edwin M. Post, Of the
New York Stock Exchange, was begun
today by Assistant District Attorney
Krotel.
Moses Ellis Wooster, member of
the Society Editors Association, who
got up "Fads and Fancies" and also
the Americas Smart Set" called on
Krotel today, and furnished the crimi-
nal authorities with a copy OF the
much -talked-of agreement between the
Town Topics Publishing co. and him
self.
Wooster told Krotel that there was,
no fixed price for subscriptions to the
book. He also declared the subscrip-
tion of a woman very prominent in
society cost her $4,000, and that
while the minimum rate was $1,000
some subscribers had paid $4,000. ana
others as high as $1,000 for their books.
This increased the amount obtained
for the production Of "Fads and Fan
cies" from $150.00O to more than $780,
900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
ROYAL ARcANuM TO MEET.
Grand Council Of New York State Will
Meet to csnsider Rates.

New York, July 19,-Announcemen
has been made officially that the coun-
Gil of the New York state, Royal Ar
canum, will meet in Buffalo August
1 to take action on the new schedule
OF rates recently adopted by the su-
prece council. 1t is intimated in con-
nection with the announcement that
the supreme body will reconvene Sep
tember to take action on the resolu-
ton, which will be adopted at Buffalo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
Lightning Strikes shanty In
Which Men Had Taken
Shelter From the Rain
BODIES ARE BLOWN TO ATOMS
Horrible Accident Results at Riverside
Coal company's Mine, Des Molnss,
at 1880 This Mornins-1odiss Blown
High in the Air, and Remains Ars
Picked Up in Baskets.
Special to Times-Republican.

Des Moines, July 19.-One Of the
most horrible disasters that has occur-
red in the state in some time resulted
here this morning, when five men. em-s
ployes Of the Riverside Coal Company,
lost their lives by an explosion OF dyn-
amite. The accident occurred at 1880,
as the night shift was leaving the mine.
Five Of the men seeking shelter from
the rain, entered shanty containing
dynamite. No sooner had they taken
possession Of the building when light
ming struck 1t, exploding the dynamite
with terrific force, and blowing the
bodies OF the men to atoms.
The dead, all OF whom lived n Des
Moines, are as follows:
Harry Belknap. aged 81, resided
south Of Oak Park; unmarried.
George Arrowood, aged 80; lived
near mine; leaves wife and four chill
dren.
Charles Brown, aged 35; resided m
Thirteenth street, near Layman school;
survived by wife and little daughter.
Luke Miller, night engineer Of the
mine, aged 90; resided Thirtieth AMI
Adams; unmarried.
Dell Vance, aged 80; lived near Can.
ter mine on Center road; unmarried.
So complete was the wreckage Of the
building that not vestage OF the tirm-
bers remained. The bodies were scat
tered in all directions, after being
blown from sixty to $50 feet In the air.
Nothing larger than an arm or leg was
found, and the remains OF the h0dieG
were gathered up in baskets
The Riverside Coal Company's mins
is located on the Des Moines river, at
the foot Of Twentieth street. The COM
pany is owned by Des Moines capital
exclusively and supplies coal to local
consumers only.
It seems, from what experts at the
mine think Of the character Of the ex-
plosion, that the giant powder contain
ed in the building first exploded when
the lightning struck the shanty. The
dynamite was kept in box, and the
concussion from the powder explosion
set off the dynamite. There was not
one witness to the accident. and not
one Of the victims lived even for mo-
ment to tell the tale.
The scene about the mine, following
the explosion, was a narrowing one.
The agonizing screams Of women
could be heard for blocks as wives ana
children reached the mine, only to
learn that husband and father were
killed. Many women and chicken
tainted. 1t was utterly impossible for
any. one to recognize the features Of
any Of the bodies. and 1t is likely that
all bodies will be buried together Ia
one grave. and none can be positively
identified.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
KING TAKES COMMAND.
New Head Of the G. A. r. Issues First
General Order.

Washington, July 19.-Captain John
r. King today issued his first general
order, assuming command OF the
Grand Army of the Republic. The or
der pays tribute to the recently de-
ceased commander-in-ch -chief, Blackmar
and directs that the colors be draped
ten days at every headquarters and
post. G.. A. r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
One Death at Cleveland.

Cleveland July 19.-Three prostra-
tions and one death from heat have
been reported during the past twenty
four hours. In addition thirty-six
children have been reported to the
health department as having died,
death being due to heated and i'm
proper sanitary conditions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19

day. This is doubtless due to the fact
that last night was the hottest OF the
year in this city, thousands of men,
woman aud children slept on roofs,
porches, fire escapes and in the streets
and parks.
Nine deaths of adults were reported
up to p. M, due to excessive heat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-07-19
SHAW SAYS IT'S PERKINS.
Secretary Picks Sioux City Man for
Next Governor Of Iowa.

DUBUQUE, July Secretary Shaw
was in Dubuque today to see Coionel
Henderson, who is suffering from par
esis. and to inspect a driving team
whose fame has Travelled TO ms nome.
He said he saw no issue In sight on
which it would be possible to maintain
a factioual division in the republican
narty of Iowa and that George d. Per-
kns. Of Sioux City. will be the next
nominee.