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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
PAGE FOUR
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Editorial.

Editorial.
The New Year.
"Mooching" the Nobel Fund?
The Business Field.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
PAGE FIVE.
General News.
Foraker VIZ. President.
War Menace In Cuba.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN,
Local News.
Inheritance Tax From Whitson.
State Center Banker Was Rich.
Mayor Refuses to Call Special.
Saloons Wanted Consent Transfer.
Jake" Leutenegger Dead.
New Books for Library.
Talks on Advertising.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and Financial.
Weakness in Wheat.
Corn Quiet But Steady.
Cattle Strong.
Reaction in Hog Prices.
A Phenomenal Year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
Brioht,s Answer.

John Bright was once ased how it
was that Pitt made one of his finest
speeches after drinking two bottles of
port. John Bright was as usual equal
to the occasion He pointed out that
verbatim reporting was unknown in
those days and suggested that the
other members of the house, on whose
opinion Pitts reputation largely de-
pended, had probably drunk three bot
ties
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
GOVERNOR WARNER ILL.
Wisconsin's Chief Executive May Be
Unable to Attend INAUGURAL.

Wisconsin's Chief Executive May Be
Unable to Attend Inaugural.
Detroit, Dec. 31-Advices from Farm
ington, the home of Governor Warner,
say that unless the governor makes
unexpected progress during the next
twenty-four hours toward recovery
from the bronchial trouble with which
he has been suffering for several days,
he will not be able to go to Lansing
for the inauguration tomorrow for his
second term as chief executive of the
state. While his illness is not con-
sidered serious, it is feared he might
have a relapse and his lungs become ef-
fected if he ventured out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
AROUND THE WORLD FOR a CENT,

A trip to Europe costs money but
the news from Europe, from the
whole World and from all over
Iowa, can be had for little morS
than cont in the Times. Repub.
lican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
GRINNELL BOY SHOT
Ray Whitmore, is Years Of Age, Hit in
Head by Rifle euliet-Accident oc-
Cured While Huntins-Injury is
Serious.

speclar to Times-Repuolican.
Grinnell, Dec s1.-Ray whitemore,
lad of Is, whose parents live at 1909
Park street, was shot in the head Sat
urday afternoon. In company with a
younger lad, he was out hunting along
the Central railroad north of the city.
While shooting at mark, Whitmore
was accidentally target, the rifle ball
striking him in the back of the head,
fracturing the skull, and coming out
above the ear. BY the merest chance
the bullet escaped penetrating the
brain. He was brought to the city and
placed in the hands Of a doctor. He
is very seriously injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
Raiah Of Goat Island Dead.

The Hague, Dec. 31.-The famous RAJ
jah Of Goat Island, Dutch East ~
dies, who had for many years caused
trouble to the government, has been
found dead in ravine. A Dutch puni-
tive force discovered the rajah's
stronghold or Christmas day, but the
chieftain had fed with half dozen
followers. During the flight the rajah
and his companions toppled oyN, pre-
cipice into the ravine and the whole
party was killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
CHINESE DEFEAT TROOPS.
Uprising is Spreading, and Foreigners
Flee 70 Chanusha.

Victoria, b. c.. Dec. 3l-The insurrec-
ton on the borders OF Kiangsi is gain
ing strength rapidly, according to re-
ports by the steamer Teucer, which ar
rived yesterday. Government troops
sent there were defeated by the insur-
gents and additional forces have been
dispatched from Wuchang. Foreigners
menaced by the emeute are all SAFE
and have escaped to Changsha. The
rebellion is dynastlc and has been
plotted for about a year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

Tho Weather.
Sun rises January at 7.19, sets at
4:49
Iowa-Fair tonight and Tuesday. de-
cidedly colder tonight.
llinois-Generally fair tonight and
Tuesday; colder.
South Dakota-Fair tonight; Tues
day fair. except snow and warmer in
the west.
Missouri-Fair and colder tonight:
Tuesday probably fair and warmer in
the west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
EnaIand War. on Rebates.

London, Dec. 31.-Under an agree
ment which becomes operative tomor-
row, all private rebates to shippers are
abolished by all railroads in the United
Kingdom. Any company giving re-
bates to secure traffic is liable to
heavy fine payable to the railway
clearing house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
Number of Young Women Occu-
pying Claims In Dakota OH
Verge Of Starvation
MISS HuNrLEv AMONG THEM
MarshaIItown Woman Ono Of Those
Reported to Be in Distressing situa-
tion-severaI Young Women Clerks
From Dos Moines Among the Num-
Dor Starving and Freezing.
Special to Tlma : Republican.

-t~E7NNfof " ff'Fsb fsNl''1DffStOf'.
Des Moines. Dec 31.--It Is reported
here that Miss Helen Huntley. of Mar
shalltown, is among the North Da-
kota homesteaders who are snow w-bound
and believed to be starving to death.
DR.. Roods, sister, of this city, Mrs.
A. E. Pritchard. Of Sioux City. and a
score of Des Moines officials are in the
colony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
sehmitx Refu,ed chana. Of vsnus

San Francisco Dec. 31.-Judge Gra-
ham today denied the motion on behalf
Of Mayor Schmitz to withdraw from
Judge Dunne's court the cases now
pending there on indictments brought
by the grand jury and to reassign then
70 another department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
BIG PERSONAL INJURY VERDICT.
injured Race Horse Driver Awarded
100000 In Railroad Suit

Fresno, Cal, Dec. 31.-The jury in
the case Of the suit of Willard Zibbel]
against the Southern Pacific Company
gave judgment against the railroad
for 100000. This is said to be the
largest verdict ever rendered in the
United States for personal injuries.
In July, 1905, Zibbell, who is race
horse driver, was struck by a box car
moving in the freight yards without
a light and he lost his left arm, his
right hand, his left leg at the hip and
his right foot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
Admiral, Rooster Retires.

Berlin, Dec Silt was announced
today that Grand admiral Won Koester.
inspector general of the navy, had re-
tired from service. The admiral had
much to do with the development of the
German navy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
kaulbars Holds Hi. lob.

Odessa, Dec. Ex-Governor General
Press to deny the published reports of
his dismissal, but says he is likely to
retire upon the convocation of parlia-
ment, when a new ministry will un-
doubtedly be formed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
puNNE ovERRIDEs COURT.
Pardons Gamblers Convicted BY Judge
Cieland.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Municipal Judge
Cleland today took strong issue with
Mayor Dunno for his action in pardon
ing, Dec. "a, Joseph Wolf and his som
in-law, who were fined by Cleland for
keeping gambling house. The men
We're pardoned by the mayor at the In
stance of Alderman Bowler, before the
sentence imposed could be carried into
effect. Cleland said he was seriously
considering citing Mayor Dunno for
contempt of court and declared the ex-
ecutive of the city could not be per-
mitted to override Judicial action at
his option
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
VAST SUM FOR DIAMONDS.
Expenditure for Precious Stones Inn
ported at New York Exceeds Last

New York, Dec. s1.-Upward' of s4s,-
600, 900 has been paid for diamonds and
other precious stones imported at
New York in the present year, as
shown by figures compiled by the GUS
toms authorities, preliminary to the an
nual report to be sent to Washington.
This exceeds that of the last calendar
year by s6,0OO000. Since 1868, when
the first gem was exported from Cape
Good Hope, the United States has paid
according to the figures just compiled,
about s325,00O,OOO for diamonds. The
figures represent what the importers
nav.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
TRAINS MANY HOURS LATE.
Wisconsin and Minnesota Covered
With Several Inches Of Slush.

La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 31.-Rain and
snow alternated for the past twenty
four hours, with the result that Wis
consin and Minnesota are covered
with several inches of slush. Trains
are running from one to five hours
/ lof
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31

clergy. The pontiff also threatens to
excomnunicate all members of the sect
unless they recant within twenty days.
The encycical which was read in the
Polish churches yesterday, caused q
deep impression.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
CUSTOMS RECORDS BROKEN.
Statistics Show s2oe, 100000 Collected
Ia Rarf af NeM Xork

in Port Of New York.
New York. Dec. 31.-All previous
records of the collections of customs
in the port of New York were sur
passed during the present year. Sta
tistics made public by Collector >Stran-
ahan today show the amount to have
been $209,909, 900, an increase of $685.
$4,000 over the year 1905, which in
itself was record. The month of De-
cember surpasses all other n--oths for
the amount of duties collected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
Many Freeze to Death in Prussia.

Berlin, Dec. 31.-Five persons have
been frozen to death in the vicinity of
Thorn, west Prussia. Other deaths
from cold are reported from various
parts of the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
+. MAY ENTERTAIN KING.
Exchange Of Visits Likely Between
Edward VII and Roosevelt.

EDWARD VII ana nUUSeVeIts
New York, Dec. 31.-An exchange of
visits between King Edward of England
and President Roosevelt seems in a
fair way to be arranged. The English
king will visit Canada shortly and Cap
tain Kincaid Smith, member of parlia-
ment for the southern division Of
Warwickshire and captain Of the Ninth
Lancers, British army, is authority for
the statement the Edward would like
to come to the United States.
Captain Smith is of the opinion that
much good would rebound to the two
nations if an exchange of visits be-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31

Stock Exchange Enlarges Operations.
New York, Dec. 31.-The produce ex-
change of this city, trading on which
has heretofore been confined to grain
and provisions and miscellaneous sta
pies. decided today to sanction trans
actions on the exchange in mining. in
dustrial and other stocks not now trad
ed in.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31

KING Oscar About Unchanged.
Stockholm Dec. 31.--king Oscar did
not pass a good night. His condition
is otherwise unchanged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
COREY TO REMAIN SINGLE.
Will Not Wed Actress During Present
Visit to Europe.

Paris, Dec 31-W E. Corey, presi-
dent of the United States Steel Cor
poration, has arrived here. Any state
ment that he is to be married to Miss
Mabelle Gilman in the immediate fu-
ture, or during his present visit to
Europe, is untrue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
PAGE ONE.
Teleoraphic News.

Fifty-three Dead in Wreck.
Collision in IL Fog.
Miss Booher's Romance.
Chinese Threaten Another Boycott.
Many Russian Terrorists Arrested.
Helen Huntley Freezing in North.
Fatal Fight in Tunnel.
The Cassatt Funeral.
PAGES TWO AND THREE,
Iowa News.
Iowa Officials Modest.
LongLost Relative Found.
Crockett to Get Possession of Son.
War on Itinerant Quacks
Aged Landseekers.
Grinnell Boy Accidentally Shot.
Odd Fellows Home Nearing Compile
ton.
Iowa City Gets tuberculosis Hospi-
tot
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
CANVASS 10000 VOTES DAILY.
Much Work Before Mutual Life lnsur-
ance Election Results Become

New York, Dec 31.-According to
the statement which one of the Mutual
Life Insurance inspectors made yester-
day, the actual results of the election in
the company will not be forthcoming
until the end of February at the earli-
est. The inspector estimated that the
force of clerks would only be able to
canvass from 1000 to 10000 votes
daily. The policyholders cast 100000
votes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
DR.. L,PPlNcoTT DEAD.

Widely Known, Both as Divine and
Prominent EQUATOR.
Lon Angeles. Cal, Dec 31.-Rev.
Joshua Allen Lippincott, widely known
in the east and middle west both as a
divine and educator. died here last
night \
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
EMPLOYEES NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Judge Evans Declares That Liability
Act Is Unconstitutional.

Louisville, KY. Dec. 31-Judge Wal-
ter Evans, in the federal court today,
declared the employers liability act to
be unconstitutional.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-12-31
Forty Arrests at Kiev.

Kiev, Russia, Dec. S1.-The local
committee of the social democrats.
consisting of forty men, was arrested
here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-14
LUMBERMEN MEET
l.. A. BOYD ELECTED PRESIDENT
 OF ASSOCIATION.
Annual seHsion Of AIabama Manufne- turers Held In Montgomery. Good Reports Received
 From Retiring Onieers.

The election of officers for the com ing year. and the annual reports of the treasurer and secretary, consti- tuted the most important business transacted at the annual meeting of the Alabama Lumber Manufactures Association. which was held in the rooms of the Commercial Club yester- day morning and afternoon. The off, icers chosen were:
 President L. A. Boyd. Richburg. Vice Presidents. P. B. Ray. Pine Hill; derson. Sanford: J. w. Hunnicutt. Wick: and A L. Kelly. slocomb.
 Secretary and Treasurer, J. H. Eddy, Birmingham.
 The meeting yesterday was the ninth regular meeting of the association. It was presided over by President J. l.. Raul. of Birmingham. In addition to the reports, large amount of routine business was transacted.
 The members of the organization ex- pressed strong appreciation or the courtesy of the Commercial Club. through it's Secretary l.. L, Gilbert, for the use of the rooms of that body for the meetings of the association.
 Those in attendance at the morning and afternoon sessions were; D, H. Norris, Noma, Fla; M. C. Rumley Bell lamy; Frank stollenwerck, Durham; J.. E. Henderson, RichburR; l.. A Boyd. Richburg; J. D. Henderson. IT. Fl. Eddy, Birmingham; D. H. Mar bury, Marbury; G. s. Kelly. Slocomb; w. s, Hollister. Maplesville; P. B.. Ray. Pine Hill: w. B. Burton, Mont 1 gomery; Mark Miller. Foley and F. F. l McCormick, AutaugavtlIe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-14

Monteomery having reached popu- dation of over 50.000 Is soon to have an increase in it's local letter carrier force' if certain rumored recommendations on the part of Postoffice Inspector J. Ii. Irving are approved by the authori- ties at Washington. These recommen- dations. it is understood, were Tor warded to the postoffice department in Washington yesterday, and may receive the attention of the department within a short time.
 The rumors regarding this increase were given rise to yesterday when IL became known that the inspector had been scouting around In the suouros of the city for several days, asking induiries as to how frequently dellve- ries were made each day, and as to the raneral satisfaction of the residents on the outskirts with the service they receive.
 when approached on the subject ln- spector Irving acknowledged that he had been Investigating the carrier con = 'ditions in Montgomery, and was Wrlt- ing No Washington, making certain rec. concentrations which would beneiit the mail delivery service in this clty.
 That extra help Is needed in this de- ,artr1aat of Government service in Montgomery is freely admitted by post office authorities here. The growth in the population of Montgomery in the last five years, owing to the exten sion of the territory included in the citv limits, has been remarkable. Tn 1900, the census taken by the govern ment showed a population of SO,S4o h the count taken for the last city edl tion of the city directory, and for th' achool census, It appears that there Il now a population of more than 6O,OOO and to this number of persons to whom mail must be delivered, must be added aome 5000, others residing just outsia the citv boundaries, who are includet tn inc daily rounds of the carriers.
 notwithstanding the increase in tn work of this department during thu last few years, the carrier force ha remained unchanged in size during tn last fifteen months. In December, 110 an addition of one carrier was msd to the local force. Since that tim there has been no increase
 As the result of this condition Of ar fairs the regular carriers on the forc are greatly over-worked. The aver age number of persons to whom on carrier is supposed to deliver mall :: Inc district of average density of pop TIation is 2.500. The carriers in Mont vonery. however. are now deliVerlE' to more than 5000 persons per mar and many of them have routes extend ing through thinly populated districts
 As is generally known, the unlte states government forbids the car riers to work more than eight houf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-14
THE CRIMINAL COURT.
Seven UnImpOrtant Cases Before Judge
 Thomas.


 Only seven unimportant cases were before the Criminal Division of the City Court yesterday, the docket for the day being light. The case of J. D. Glass. charged with attempting to es- cape from jail, was continued by the State A verdict of not guilty was returned by the jury in the trial of John Frank lin. charged with keeping gaming table. Richard Henry, who was charged with grand larceny, pleaded guilty to the indictment
 Three charges were entered against Tsenben Huckabee, alias Reuben Hue kleberry. To the charges of burglary and malicious mischief, he pleaded guilty in both instances, a fine being fixed for the latter offense of $2o. A charge of assault and battery entered against him was nolle pressed.
 In the case of Daniel Hooks, charg- ed with forgery, the bond of the pris- oner was forfeited,
 The docket for today includes the following cases:
 Charlie Hawkins, alias Charlie Hoff- man, alias Charlie Huffman. grand lar ceny; the same. burglry and grand larceny; Will Hawkins. two indict- ments for burglary; Mack Ivey, grand larceny.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-14
NOT IDENTIFIED
RITBE WADDELL DIDN'T RECOG-
 NEE YOUNG NEGRO.
Henry WeIIas Arrested By Special Of- fIcer But the Eccentric Pitcher
 Declares He Is Not Right

sNoE, said big Rube Waddell yester- dav Afternoon at the police station, "that is positively not one of the ne- Rroes who waylaid and robbed me last night."<
 The great, six-footer, world renown- ed slabman of the Philadelphla Ath- Ietics utterer this statement as soon ns .,S had closely scrutinized Henry Wellas, a young negro plano player, who was arrested on North Court street by Special Officers Payne and Jackson at $40 o'clock yesterday afternoon sus- pected of being implicated In the rop- bery of the baseball player. Monday night on Bell street.
 Waddell closely questioned the negro while, Day Sergeant Oscar McDade stood by and watched the proceeding.
 The actions of the negro were sus- picious in connection with the hold-up. He was a piano player in the place, in the rear of which the hold up happened. He left the place before Waddell was hurt .,
 'WelI, I know he's not the negro said Mr. Waddell. turning to Oscar Mc- Dade, guess you had better let him out"
 sergeant McDade. however. wanted further investigation and Henry Wellas was sent back to his cell. He Is Of ginger cake color and of wiry frame, not at all answering the description of the assailants as given by the eccentric twirler.
 waddeu describes both of his assail- ants as coal black. One was small and chunky, while the other was tall and well-built, having a slight mustache. He vividly narrated the circumstances of the hoid-up. He says he stepped from a room in the house out on to the back porch. when he was suddenly struck on the head and stunned. He did not lose consciousness,b but was almost helpless. The door to the room was closed. He grappled as best he could with the negroes but they finally suc- ceeded in getting their hands in his pockets and taking his wad oe $40 They fled and he staggered against the door. It flew open and in weakened breath, he gave the alarm.
 "I didn't mind them getting the forty dollars so much,' he said, they could have that. All I want Is just to get hold of them. If they hadn't stunned me, would have shown them what could do.
 T would give the forty dollars" h' ! continued. putting up his guard. "tc have each of those engroes stand .uI | in front of these fists about fifteeT minutes each. I would like to tak' them in that room. there. and mak' their faces look like mush." Waddell is bending every energ! to have his assailants located and ar rested. The police assure him tha they are doing everything in thei power to bring the guilty negroes t, | justice.
 Henry wellas Is still held by the DO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-14
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
 And Saturday Matinee,
 The Musical Extravaganza, Ann nEEGGnn MA unM .EAN-N

{. In the third scene of the first act in the coming production of Professor Napoleon" the big charity benefit which will be given at the Montgom- cry Theatre, Friday and Saturday, March 16-l7, we find a club of Sailor Lads all dressed in costume of spotless white with blue collars and cuffs sim liar to those worn at the training school, at Annapolis. The Sailors are Captained by Mir. E. R. Tombstone. They sing a great Heave-o song and dance the intricate Sailors Horn Pipe, in a way that would be highly credl- table to gen line Sailors. During one of the Sailors dances a great light eff feet is thrown on the stage which makes the sailors at one time to be dancing in the far distance. at the next close to the eye. This effect is Indeed novel. The sailors also sing the song "Professod Napoleon" when over 400 people are on the stage at one' time.
 Seat sale opens this morning for all performances, auV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-14
VERDICT FOR S9,OOO
KAHL MONTGOMERY WINS SUIT
 AGAINST BOND COMPANY.
Recovers Damages in United states Court for Faulty Construction Of TempIe Beth-Or--Sued for
 SIOOOO.

A verdict of $s.00O damages for the plaintiff was returned by the jury in the case of Kahl Montgomery vs. The Fidelity and Deposit Company, in the United States Court yesterday.
 This amount was for damages sus- tained by the faulty construction of the Temple Beth-or, by Contractors Hood and Company, whose bondsmen the defendants in the action were.
 The trial had been running for nine days before Judge Thomas G. Jones' ana was given to the jury Monday evening. The verdict was returned yesterday morning, short time after the jury met to go over the evidence involved in the case.
 It is understood that the defendants in the action will appeal the case' all thought no definite statement was given out last night. The amount for which the plaintiffs were suing was $10,000