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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
MURDER TRIAL ON DO
State
Public Is Interested in Cas-
VS.. Jarnes Hendrick 5

Public Is Interested in Cas- State
VS.. Jarnes Hendrick
Special to Tir.es- Republics
Bedford, Feb 23.-Seves: import
ant cases are to be tried the dis
trict court of Taylor cor which
convened here yesterday,5 rge II. K.
Evans presiding. The c. hoWev-
er. is most interested in action en-
titled state Of Iowa vs.. James Hen
Erickson, who is charged with murder
in the first degree. Hendrickson.
whose home is at Blockton, is an OLD
soldier, who some years ago was mar
red to a dashing young widow. A
few months ago he became convinced
that his wife was enamored with
wealthy young farmer and stockman
by the name Of John Woodside. AT
that time Hendrickson and his wife
were living at Blockton, and Woodside
lived at Maloy, little town six miles
north of Blockton. On the morning
of October Il; Hendrickson told his
wife he was going to st. Joseph, but
in place of going there he hid himself
and awaited developments. When the
train arrived from the north Woodside
made his appearance. Hendrickson
secured pistol, and after following
Woodside for some time he at last
found him at the depot talking with
the conductor.
Hendrickson went up behind the
trainman. and. reaching around him,
shot woodside through the body, the
wound resulting fatally within few
dayS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
UNIFORM DIVORCE LAW
Congress Considering the Subject Ad-
iourns After Adopting Resolution
Favoring Prosecution OF Fraud In
Obtaining Divorces.

Washington, Feb 23.-Before finally
adjourning last night congress, on uni
form divorce laws, adopted the follow
ing resolutions: Each state should
adopt statute embodying the princi-
ple contained in the Massachusetts
act. which follows: If an inhabitant
Of this commonwealth goes into anoth-
er state or country to obtain divorce
for a cause which occurred here, while
the parties resided here, or for cause
which would not authorize divorce
by laws Of this commonwealth, such
divorce so obtained shall be of no
force or effect in this commonwealth. =
A resolution also was adopted, provid-
ing that Fraud or collusion in obtain
ing or attempting to obtain divorces
should be made statutory crimes by
criminal CODE"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
'OUlOOK FOR An
AGREEMENT GOOD
Conference at Algeciras Ad-
i0urns For a Week After Dis
cussing Bank Questions
SPIRIT OF CANCELLATION
SPIRIT
General Impression That a Settlement
Of the Controversy Between Ger
many and France Will Be Arrived at
Within Short Time-GeneraI News
Of the Day.

Washington, Feb. 23-Ambassador
White today cabled the state depart
ment from Algeciras that the confer
ence had adjourned until Saturday
next, after discussing the question OF
an international bank. A very strong
spirit Of conciliation appeared to pre-
vail. The understanding here is there
is no immediate prospect Of q hostile
issue between France and Germany on
the subject.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
STARTS BIG DEBATE
Lewis Resolution Calling for conven-
ton to Start a Movement for EIee-
ton of United States Senators by
Direct Vote Of the People Taken Up
In Senate Today.

IN senate uOQays
Special to Tilnes-Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 23.-The Lewis bill
relating to the movement to secure an
amendment to the constitution in re-
lating to the election of United States
senators was brought up in the senate
today and provoked debate which
promises to last all day. Lewis ex-
plained the purpose of the bill and
pointed out that it was a gigantic
movement looking to clearing out the
United States senate and placing con-
troll directly in the hands Of the peo-
pie, He insisted that 1t could most
properly come from Iowa, which had
no complaint concerning her senators
and was therefore in better position
to start the movement. Senator Dun
ham made ar. effort to line up the
standpatters against the bill by trying
to show that 1t was inspired purely for
political purposes. He said it was the
lowest, dirties'. kind of a peanut poll
tics and was inspired by persons who
want the seats in the senate held by
Allison and Dolliver. Senator Gilliland
supported the bill
The house passed the concurrent
resolution indorsing the principle Of
pure food legislation by congress. The
house refused to reconsider its vote on
the Hanrbleton flag bill and took up
the Wright assumption Of risk bill and
made it special order for this after
noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23

did eat no one knows. Not a morsel
of food was found in the house when
the neighbors entered. Her only COM
panion in her solitary life was small
black dog, as lean and emaciated as
was it's mistress.
Children Of the neighborhood were
the only persons admitted to the
house. Miss Corsa would receive
them after school hours, and let them
take the fruit which grew on her
property.
Fights When Found Dying.
Miss Corsa was found lying on the
floor by child who called When the
neighbors lifted her to lounge she
tried to fight them Oft she had little
strength left, however aid when she
was placed on the lounge she became
unconscious
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
NOW To SEMI r,uEL BY MAIL.
Sie~e IS uons. At Jacksonville Con.
tinues Despite Mayors Efforts.

Jacksonville, Ill.,, Feb. 23.-The police
are still maintaining the siege of the
Bishop rooming house which they
have been trying to enter for three
days. and in a conference between
Mayor Davis and Miss Bishop yester-
day no agreement could be reached, as
Miss Bishop made it condition that
If she should surrender her upstairs
rooms must not be molested. The
postoffice is used by Attorney Hair
grove in furnishing his client food and
drink, and the postman carries in one
armload twice day. Furniture is be-
ing broken up to keep the kitchen
stove going. Miss Bishop went about
the house yesterday wearing her cloak
and furs. Attorney Hairgrove will at
tempt to deliver wood and coal by mai!
tomorrow. but the small amount that
can be sent in package may inter-
fere with the success of this arrange
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
History Of Johann Hoeh Case.

Hoch is believed to have come orig
finally from Horrweiler, small town
In Germany, not far from Bingen- On
The Rhine. His father, Jacob Schmitt,
is said to still reside there. A wife,
supposed to be the first wife Of Hoch,
is also living on the same place.
Hoch has always been reticent re-
Earding his career in this country, and
his first wife, married in the United
States, is believed to have been Mrs.
Martha Steinbrecher to whom he was
married in 1895. After living with
Hoch for four months she died. the
cause of death being given as nephritis.
In November 1895. he married Mary
Rankin in this city. and left her the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
HIGHT FoR a MILLION.
Heirs Of Maria corsa Begin Struggle
to Obtain LARGE Estate.

New York, Feb. 2O.-Heirs Of Miss
Maria Corsa, who died Of starvation,
though worth 100000 to $1,000,0O0,
have begun fight for her estate, and
the authorities are probing a charge
that she was poisoned by relative to
hasten DEATH
lived for many years at One Hundred
and Eighty fourth street and Morris
avenue. Her death was reported to
have been caused by starvation and
exposure, due to her life Of seclusion
and false economy.
She lived entirely alone in one room
Of the Corsa residence, denying her
self even the necessaries Of life, and
refusing the warmth Of a fire, which
might have been built with coal which
had been in the cellar for years.
knicterbocker Family.
Miss Corsa vas born in Port Norris
Her father ard mother were both OF
old Knickerbocker families, and with
the Schuylers Valentines, Berrians
and Briggses were among the first
settlers in Fordham.
Her father, James Isaac Corsa, came
to Fordham in 1858. He soon after
purchased the house in which Maria
died. He was a builder and operated
In real estate. AS his holdings grew
In value, he added more to his real
property and at the time of his death,
five years ago, left an estate valued at
about 100000 in real estate. mortgages
and bonds, which Maria inherited.
1t was about twenty years ago when
Maria began to shun the outside world.
What led her to begin her life of Sc
clusion nobody ever discovered. II
she ever had Il love affair or other ro-
nance she alone knew and the secre;
will rest with her in her grave. In
| fifteen years the neighbors say Miss
| Corsa had been outside Of the house
three times. Two Of the occasions
we're the funerals Of her father and
| mother.
Lives Long in One Room.
| After her fathers death Maria clos
ed up the house and began to live ir
one room, the kitchen. The other part
of the house was neglected and the
cellar and glass veranda in the rear
resemble a junkshop. The furniture
Of the kitchen consists Of two old
chairs, a lounge and a small wooden
table. A stove, which examination
shows has not been lighted probably
for years, is also in the room.
| All through the severe winters Miss
Corsa lived In this room without heal
| and with very little nourishment. while
within reach lay mortgages and bonds
the value Of which would have pale
for a mansion and life of ease and
luxury. Where she got the little shs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
$4,000 IowANs IN REUNION.

Annual Picnic Held at Los AnqeIes
Great Event.
Los Angeles. CAL, Feb. 23.-Twenty-
five thousand Iowans and friends gath
cred at East Lake Park yesterday at
the annual Washington's birthday cell
ebration. Last year the number was
$4,000. Ino Clark, prominent realty
man, distributed souvenir programs.
All flowers were in bloom in the park,
while all over town the fruit trees were
blossoming. Many friends separated
for years had reunions. No introduc-
tions were asked or expected at the
picnic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23

Mississippi. The market of William
Morgan was the mecca of the multi
tudes, even the strangers in the city
for a day, flocking to the market to
view the large catch, and our citizens
were there also to see the rare sight.
Charles Kile and Allison Girard were
the lucky fishermen, and the eaten VIII
net them neat sum for their work.
The school children, under the super
vision of Janitor Henry Neafie, were
given a chance to view the fish and
they opened wide their eyes at the
wiggling hossiers. Several of the fish
weighed 65 and Is pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
HART TO wREsTLE BURNS.
Important Battle to Be Pulled of In
Los Angeles Tonight.

Los Angeles, Feb 23.-The most i'm
portant battle that has occurred since
the Britt-Nelson battle last Septem-
ber in Colma, will be pulled off in this
city before the Pacific Athletic Club
tonight, when Marvin Hart will meet
Tommy Burns. The betting odds to-,
day we're to 1 on Hart, with even
money that Burns will stay ten to fif-
teen rounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
LAReEsr FRENcH SHIPS.

Three BattIeships May Be Built, surs
passing All Others of That Country.
Paris, Feb. 23.-Premier Rouvier
laid the Moroccan situation before the
cabinet today, but no announcement
was made concerning the modification
of the present status. Minister OF Ma
rine Thomson announced his intention
to ask parliament to build three battle
ships, to be the largest French ships
vet constructed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
NEGRO sLAsHEs THREE.
Two Of Kansas City Victims May Di,
Believed to Be Insane.

-6elIeVe0 to DC INSANE.
Topeka, Feb. 23.-After cutting and
slashing three white persons, two Of
whom probably will die, Cyrus Hay
good, Kansas City negro, believed to
be insane surrenuered to the police
here this morning and begged for pro-
lection. He had been chased by
friends of his victims. Dur
ing the night Haygood was
surprised while attempting to rob
the boarding house kept by Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Coons. In his effort to es-
cape the negro slashed Coons and his
wife with a knife After escaping
from Coons' house Haygood badly cut
David Brewer, newspaper carrier,
whom he evidently mistook for a po-
liceman. Mrs. Coons and Brewer may
die
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
PLEADS FOR STRONG ARMY.
Secretary Taft Says United States
Must Not NeqIect Military.

Chicago, Feb. ga plea Tor a
larger and more efficient army was the
burden of Secretary Of War Taft's
Washington birthday address under
the auspices of the Union League club,
in the Auditorium theater yesterday
afternoon. An audience of $500 per-
sons was present.
Taking as his text the views Of
Washington on the character of the
defense needed for the preservation OF
the republic, the war secretary outlined
the legislation and the internal reor-
ganization necessary to bring the pres
ent fighting force to higher plane
of efficiency. He urged the enactment
by congress Of pending bills providing
for a larger army and authorizing
fundamental changes in the training Of
the troops.
In the course of his appeal for an
awakening to the needs of national de-
fense, Mr.. Taft analyzed the conditions
peculiarly American which account for
the inadequacy Of the army in the past
and to less extent today. While de-
claring that we are warlike people.
he charged that shortsighted and
parsimonious policy had led to disor-
ganization, lack of efficient training
in the ranks, and disregard of the prop
er education Of officers. Politics, too,
he said, has interfered to keep the
army on an allowance of funds too
scant for it's proper development.
Summary Of His Argument.
Summarized. the points made by the
secretary were:
Preparedness for war constitutes the
best national defense.
The preservation of the Monroe doc
trine depends as much on the effective
ness of the army as of the navy.
Under present conditions domestic
insurrection probably could be put
down by the national guard Of the
states.
The army in time Of peace should be
maintained in the perfection required
in war.
There are faults in the army today,
but it is the most efficient on this
country has ever had.
The footing Of the present army OF
60 900 men should be increased to lOO.-
900.
Lack Of preparation has cost the ma
+ion thousands of lives and billions in
it's wars.
The appointment Of volunteer offic-
ers from civil life would improve the
service by making competition keener
The inefficiency Of the present VOL
| unteer system will be eradicated il
congress enacts the proposed legisla-
ton for an army reserve OF $4,000 men
and for militia organization
The nations present military schools
are rapidly eradicating the defects OF
army management. There Is no better
military school than West Point in the
world.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
CONFER WITH SULTAN.

Tho Situation in Yemen, rurkishl
Arabia, is Growing Serious.
Constantinople, Feb. 23.-The extra
ordinary meeting Of the council Of
ministers has been summoned to con-
fer with the sultan, and deal with tho
situation In Yemen Turkish Arabia.
Hitherto, the localized revolt in Ye-
men against the Turkish rule has been
famed into q more widespread rebels
lion by the warlike proclamation Of the
sheik Mahmud Yohia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
UNIVERSAL suFFRAclsT SOUGHT

Bills For Other Electoral Reforms ln-
troduced in Austrian Parliament.
Vienna, Feb. 23.-Five bills embody-
ing scheme for universal suffrage and
other electoral reforms. were intro
duced in the lower house Of the AUS
trian parliament today by Premier
Frankenthurn. The premier was subs
jected to noisy interruption on the
part Of pam Germans, while explaining
the details Of the plan, but the ma
jority of the deputies heartily ap.
plauded his speech.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
START OIL INQUIRY TODAY.
Agent Of Interstate Commission
Reaches Kansas City.

|
Kansas City, MO, Feb. 23.-John T.
OF the Interstate commerce commits
sion, arrived here to investigate illegal
rates on Oil. The resolution under
which Mr. Marchand is working was
introduced in congress Monday by p.
P. Campbell, congressman from Kan
sas, and was adopted by congress
Wednesday.
The interstate commerce commission
will meet in Kansas City March IL to
consider the evidence that Mr.. March
and is here to obtain.
II cannot discuss my mission here"
said Mr. Marchand, except to admit
that have been instructed to work
under the resolution introduced in con-
gress by Representative Campbell
This is only one of the things that
am here for. You know that we have
several cases pending in the federal
court, the cases involving railroads
and railroad officials indicted for vio-
lation Of the interstate commerce
laws
Mr. Marchand was in conference yes
terday afternoon with group of oil
men relative to the investigation the
commission will make Of Kansas oil
rates. The charges of excessive and
discriminating rates made by the Kan
sas Oil Producers Association Will be
the first to receive Mr.. Marchand's at
tention.
criticise Legal Steps.
Washington. Feb. 23 When the
reading of washingtons address was
concluded in the senate yesterday Mr..
Tillman presented petition for relief
from alleged discrimination forwarded
to him by the Independent Oil Ref1ners'
Association of Titusville and Oil City,
Pa. In the petition a group Of fnde-
pendent oil refiners' cases which have
been pending for over seventeen years
were cited as Showing what a travesty
on protection is represented in the
present method of legal procedure in
dealing with the subject"
The main cause for complaint is
stated to be the increase of the public
railroad freight rates on refined oil in
barrels from the Pennsylvania oil re-
gions to New York harbor for export,
which rates are now claimed to be pro-
hibitive, having been advanced be-
tween 1881 and 1888 from 35 to &c
cents per barrel They say that the in
terstate commerce commission has
been powerless to afford relief.
What equity" they ask, "is there in
a judicial review delayed until the in
jured parties die or their business is
destroyed long before relief comes, If
ever?" In conclusion they ask for
fair chance and square DEAL"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
FOR CEDAR RAPIDS MAYOR.

A. II. connor, Prominent contraetos
Nominated by Republicans.
Special to Times-Repub1icAn.
Cedar Rapids, Feb. pa. II. Con-,
nor, prominent contractor, was nom-
mated by the republican city conven-
ton last night for mayor. The demo-
Gratis already had renominated Mayor
G. H. Huston. An interesting cam
paign is promised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
NEARLY BURIED ALIVE.
Supposed Corpse Breaks Glass in cof-
fin, on Way to Cemetery.

Loyal, Wis, Feb. 23-James Null
ligan of Iola Wis, narrowly escaped
eing buried alive yesterday. The
funeral procession was slowly
vending it's way to the church
when the driver OF the hearse
heard groans from within, f6i-
lowed by smashing OF glass, which
plainly Indicated that MulNgan had OBJ
lection to being buried alive. The
casket was opened. and Mulligan, fully
restored to consciousness. sat up and
began to inquire where he was. He
had been in trance for three days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
MAY lndiet officials.

Chicago, Feb. 23--After the hanging
Hochs attorneys said they would APP
peal to the United States supreme
court and IL Judge Lands decision in
refusing to grant writ of habeas cor
pus is reversed they would try to have
all who took official part in the hang
ing indicted for murder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
ALEXANDER MAY DIE.

Condition Of Equitable Life's Former
President ls Critical.
New York, Feb. 23.-Fears over the
condition Of James w. Alexander,
former president of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society, were expressed to-
day by the three physicians attending
him since the operation performed
yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
CANNOT AVERT STRIKE.
Leader Of Bituminous Coal Operators
Sees No Help For 1t.

Pittsburg, Feb 23-Francis L. Rob-
bins, leader of the bituminous coal op-
orators, declared upon his arrival from
New York today, that The could see no
possibility of averting the coal strike
in the bituminous coal regions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
Quiet IN China.

hill today cabled the state depart
ment from Peldn that everything 10
quiet In China There are no signs Of
IN outbreak.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23

Chicago, Feb. 23-Hoch slept wen
all night, and was in an apparently
ioyiaI mood when he awoke. The at
torneys for the condemned man, short
" before the hour set for execution,
filed a petition in the federal court
asking intervention. to save Hoch. The
petition stated that the authorities are
endeavoring to execute Hoch in vlo-
lation Of the fourteenth amendment,
and without due process of law.
AS the morning passed on and the
time set for execution approached,
Hoch abated nothing Of his good ma
ture. In talking with the guards he
again and again reiterated his often
expressed boast that he would meet
his death bravely, and would die an
innocent man. Despite his brave words
1t was evident that Hoch was under
severe strain He appeared nervous,
but his strong will stood him in good
stead. and he held himself under marv-
elous control.
AS the result Of the legal mphcation
Jailer Whitman announced that tho
execution would be delayed until the
application for a writ Of habeas COR
pus would be passed upon by the fed
eral Judge. A few hours later Judge
Lands denied Hoch's petition.
The Judge, in denying the petition
I for writ Of habetls corpus, said that
the proper remedy for counsel. was a
writ OF error from the decision of the
state supreme court from the United
States supreme court. The counsel
failed to take advantage Of that move.
Preparation for the hanging was
Immediately begun following Landis'
refusal Of the writ of habeas corpus.
but Hoch's attorneys while the death
march was starting in Jail, were just
leaving the federal building to get
Hoch's signature to the appeal bond.
The attorneys arrived at the Jail
with the appeal bond just in time to
again temporarily stop the prepara-
tions for execution.
Shortly before the march to the
scaffold commenced Hoch ate a hearty
dinner with evident relish. At 1892
Hoch accompanied by Deputy Sheriff
Peters, Jailer Whitman, Rev. Schlecter
and Rev j. r. Burkland stepped upon
the scaffold and two minutes later he
was a corpse. He walked upon the
scaffold quietly and stood directly un-
der the moose with heels together and
head erect. like soldier on parade
He was pale but composed, and full
OF courage. When asked if he had
anything to say Hoch replied: "Yes,"
and in strong German accent said:
..Father, forgive them, they know not
what they do. I must die an innocent
man. Goodbye He chopped off the
last words in short incisive manner
and before his voice was silenced the
drop fell. DR.. Mcnamara, the coun-
ty physician, declared death was in
stantaneous his neck being broken.
The body late in the Afternoon was de-
livered to local undertaken who had
engaged to inter it at his own expense.
Rev Burkland had a talk with the
prisoner shortly before he went to the
scaffold and said later Hoch had con-
fessed that he had been a bigamist
and very wicked man, but the minister
declined to say whether or not Hoch
had confessed the crime for which he
was executed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-23
Endorse Miners Stand,

Springfield ILL.,, Feb. 23.-The United
Mine Workers of Illinois in convention
today, endorsed the stand taken by th-
national convention in regard to the
wage seals.