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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
BANK BILL PASSES
Senate Passes Measure to Make State
Bank Reports Conform to Those Of
the National 6anks-A Number Of
Bills Passed in the House Today.

Bills Passed in the House Today.
Special TO Times Republican.
Des Moines Feb. 16.-1n both houses
this morning, concurrent resolution
was introduced, indorsing the memorial
of the Upper Mississippi River Inn
provement Association, for improve
ment of the river, and asking congress
to make the appropriation.
The senate passed the Lewis bank
report bill, to make reports of state
banks conform to those of national
banks.
The house passed an appropriation
for $4,000 railroad maps, a bill to re-
quire the reports of accidents to the
state labor commissioner, a bill to
permit the making of a game preserve
of the islands in navigable streams,
a bill to limit the size of the firecracker
and prohibit dynamite caps, bill to
permit constables to serve delinquent
tax notices, a bill to permit suits for
damages against common carriers in
different countries thru which ship
ment was made, and bill to include
the step child in the list Of exempt per-
sons on collateral insurance tax. A
bill to change the rule in regard to the
assumption of risk as between en-
ployer and employe, came up on two
reports, and the minority report to
pass the bill was tabled, but before
the majority report could be adopted,
the house adjourned until 2 o'clock to
debate the bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
Berlin to Decide Whether
Changes in Treasury Regula-
tions Are Sufficient
BASIS FOR SUSPENSION
Action of the White House Conference
in Refusing Hearings in All Con-
tested Case in Matter Of Value
of German Imports Likely to Provo
Unsatisfactory.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The next move
in the German tariff negotiations must
come from Berlin, it is said. In other
words, it will be for the German gov
ernment to decide whether or not the
comparative slight changes made by
Secretary Shaw in the treasury regu-
lations of which they complain, will
afford sufficient basis for the propos-
ed suspension of the application of the
German maximum tariff rates to Amer
lean goods. 1t is feared the action of
the white house conference yesterday
in rejecting the application of the Ger
man importers in New York for the
opening of hearings in all cases of
contested valuations of German goods
entering New York. may be regarded
by the German government as unsatis-
factory to a point that would warrant
it in declaring concessions held out
by the American treasury to be inade-
quate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
AMEs GIRL KILLED
Miss Sadie White Meets Instant Death
and Mother Was Injured in Rail-
road Crossing Accident-Family is
Prominent One.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames, Feb. 16.-A sad and fatal ac-
cident took place at the railroad cross
ing here last night, in which Mrs. j. I.
White was injured, and her eldest
daughter Sadie, eighteen years Of age,
was killed. Mrs. White was thrown
100 feet but was not fatal
1y hurt. Her daughter was
instantly killed, the body being car
ried a mile and half on the COW
catcher before the train was stopped.
The body was terribly niangled The
Youngest daughter escaped practically
uninjured.
Mrs. White. with her two daughters,
Sadie and Hazel, aged 8, was driving
home from church. Mrs. White and
her youngest daughter occupied the
front seat of the two seated vehicle.
The fast meat train, No. 126, on the
Northwestern, due in Ames at 1920,
struck the rear end Of the buggy while
running at high rate Of speed.
The family resides on the north side
Of town and is we'll known and promi-
nent. Mr.. White is in the patent medi-
cine business and cannot now be To-
Gated
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
fered to return $4,000 to Mr. cudahy,

fered to return $4,000 to Mr.. Cudahy,
but he refused to take 1t.
Grove told of his efforts to escape
capture and pleaded with Father Mur-
ply to intercede for him with MIR. Cud-
ahy. The letter continues.
Tell him of the character of my
father and my mother. and | feel sure
Mr.. Cudahy knows it is well-estab-
lished rule, having long since been
proven so by scientific research. that
if the parents are honest their OFF,
spring, though it may wander into SIM
eventually will abandon evil and return
to the good. I showed mercy to rich
and mighty when they were in my
power If 1 cared to surround myself
with stolen gold I could have $10.-
100000 inside of thirty days. but l
have found no happiness in evil. and
am going to return to the teaching OF
my childhood
Although the contents of the letter
had been summarized yesterday, the
reading proved to be a sensation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
BEER WRECKS a HOME.
Husband Spends is Cents for Liquor
Wife is Unrelentinu,

Baltimore, Feb. 16.-Two years ago
William FIannagin of Philadelphia took
is cents from his pay envelope and
bought three beers for himself and two
friends. The result of this indulgence
was a family row, a separation and the
arrest here yesterday of Flannagin on
a charge OF desertion
Flanna gin, when arraigned in police
court, told his story.
''Every week I used to bring home
my unopened pay envelope to my
wife" he said. 81 never so much as
took nickel out for myself. One sad
day met a couple Of friends as we
were returning home from work at the
close of a hard week, and as felt
particularly thirsty I invited my
friends into saloon to have a glass
Of beer. I opened my envelope and
took out exactly Is cents with which to
pay for the 'suds-'
When my wife saw that thre nickels
were gone she jumped me. She pound-
ed and beat me until ! was sore. Both
of INV eyes were blackened and she
raised such a racket that the police
had to be called in to get her away
from me-:
Fright then and there knew that
had had enough Of married HE. quit.
Then I came to Baltimore ana have
been working here ever since.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
BONI WRIT FILED

Countess CaSteIlane REFUSES to Helene
and Count Accepts the Inevitable
He will Not Contest Granting Of tho
Decree.
Paris, Feb. 16.-An urgent" writ
was today served on Count Boni de
Castellane making him defendant in
the separation proceedings of his wife.
This decisive step was taken after re-
newed efforts to effect reconciliation
had proved fruitless.
The count accepted the service of the
writ. The bill of complaint was filed
at the same time. 1t mentions no
names, but particularizes certain in
cidents in which the count is alleged
to have participated. 1t asks for a
decree for what the French law terms
separation of the body and property
complete material separation,
without dissolution of the bonds Of
matrimony The court holds the bill
of complaint in strictest secrecy. The
count will not contest the granting Of
the decree. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
CLAIMS HA. ESTATE.
Young Woman ? ys. She i. ,,I.siti.
mat: lighter.

mat. ,u9nSer.
Special to Times republican.
Carroll, Feb. 16.--When the will Of
the late j. W. Hatton was opened in
court yesterday for probate, objection
was made by A. r.. Wissler, who ap-
peared in behalf of Luella Hatton Grif-
fifth, who claims to be the illegitimate
daughter of the testator. The young
woman resides in Colorado with her
grandmother, and is now about
II years of age. Suit is brought by
her next friend j. w. Hart, who, 1t
will be remembered, married Mrs.
Ishmael, mother Of Irene Ishmael,
who was mother of the illegitimate
child in question. The young
woman claims that she was motor
iously recognized as daughter by
decedent during his lifetime, and
that he was not in possession of tes-
tamentary capacity at the time of his
death. Suit is brought for the entire
estate which, in addition to consider
able money and credits, includes the
brick block in which Hatton did bus
mess for many years and Is now occu-
pied by Rettenmaier Brothers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
ENGINEERS AWFUL DEATH.
Reaches From Cab for Orders and IL
Struck by obstruction-Train Runs

Reaches From Cab for Orders and ID
Struck by obstruetion-Train Runs
Wild.
Binghampton. N. Y, Feb. 16.-Jo-s
seph Leslie, a locomotive engineer on
the Erie Railroad was found dead at
his post today at Wellsbnrg. No
damage was done Leslie, who was an
engineer ON fast freight train,
reached out of the cab at Corning TO
catch orders handed to him on a ring,
when his head struck some projection,
presumably, and he was instantly
killed Passing through Elnira his
lifeless body hung out of the engine
cab, the head striking semaphores and
gates, blood being spilled along the
tracks. The towermen at Elmira no.
ticed something wrong from the fact
that the freight was then running at
the rate of mile minute and they
cleared the track ahead. The conduc-s
tor made his way over the train and
set the air brakes. The fireman was
not aware Of the death of the engineer
until Wellsburg was reached, the ems
gine being Of the Mother Hubbard
tvr,e 50
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
AGED BANKER ENDS LIFE.
EmbezzIement of Employe Causes w.
De Croft to Hang Himself.

Monticello. ILL.,, Feb. 15.-The body of
William De Croft, an aged director of
the First National bank of Mansfield,
was found hanging in his barn yester-
day, he having committed suicide. One
reason assigned for the act is that the
grand jury is on the eve Of an investi-
CATION into the banks affairs owing to
a charge that $4,000 has been en-
bezzled.
w. o. Fairbanks, president, and l..
NJ. Fairbanks, another director of the
bank. are brothers Of Vice President
Fairbanks of the United States.
Reputed to Be Wealthy.
Mr. De Croft was an old resident
of this place and was reputed quite
wealthy. He leaves wife and seven
married children. In hanging himself
he used a halter strap as moose. 1t
is said he made his will at Farmer
City one day last week and Monday
he was before the grand jury In regard
to the financial trouble OF the bank.
AT the inquest the jury found that he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
.CuMMlNS FoRD0LLlvER
Governors Statement at Storm Lake
DispeIs Rumor That He Will Seek
to Defeat Junior Senator's Re-eiec-
ton to the United States Senate.

Storm Lake, Feb. 16.-Governor A..
B. Cumlnins, in a flat-footed indorse-
ment of j. P. Dolliver Thursday aft
ernoOn, made it plain that he has no
intention of contesting with 1owa's
Junior senator for senatorial honors.
as has been intimated at divers times.
The governor spoke before the Buena
Vista County Farmers Institute and
the opera house was packed to the
doors to hear him.
In the course of his address Governor
Cummins said: "Our junior senator
is leading the fight for the railway rate
legislation that has been urged by the
president, and / want you by your
prayers, your words and your resolu-
tions to help him, in this great fight.
am proud Of him and it makes me
hold my head little higher to know
and realize that our Iowa senator is on
the side of the people and is bearing
SO conspicuous part in this battle
with the relentless and rapacious foe.
If we cannot have and keep such men
in high places, the danger to the public
is most grave"
The remainder of Governor Cum
Minis address was similar to the ones
he delivered at Primghar and before
other farmers Institutes. He warmly
advocated primary elections and the
anti-pass bill. The address was en-
Enthusiastically received and applauded
thruout by one of the largest assem-
blies of farmers that has gathered here
in long time.
In the. evening Governor Cummins
was rendered a banquet at the Brad
ford hotel by the leading republicans
of the county More than fifty were
present and the occasion was devot-
ed to an informal discussion of public
affairs.
Bradford for Senator.
S. B. Bradford, one of the most
prominent men in this city, yesterday
consented to the wishes of many
friends and announced that he would
be candidate for state senator from
the Fiftieth district to succeed E. K.
Winnie Of Humboldt. The district is
composed of Buena Vista, Pocahontas
and Humboldt counties.
While Mr.. Bradford has not been
prominently identified with either fac
ton, 1t is known that he will be very
acceptable to the Cummins people.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
Short TeIegrams.

Marie Jansen, the actress, has decid-
ed to contest her fathers will.
Nance O'Neill, the actress, has lost
her summer home near Boston thru
mortgage foreclosure.
Nathan Ladin, aged 25. son of Hiram
Ladin, a farmer, east of Carlisle ILL.,,
committed suicide by taking strych-
nine.
Enos Moore. pioneer resident Of
Stronghurst. ILL.,, was killed and his
body torn to pieces by Santa Fe fast
mail train.
George Apple, a prominent citizen of
Elgin, ILL.,, was struck and instantly
killed in the railroad yards at Ster-
ling, III. by mail train.
Mrs. Zetta Eckles, convicted Of man.
slaughter In killing Constable Peter
Martin, was sentenced at Cedar Rap
ids. to five years in prison.
Lloyd McReynolds fell from the 1lli-
nois Central railroad bridge below
Evansville, Ind. while trying to walk
across and was instantly killed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
BIG FRAUD CHARGED
Sensational Charges Made in Suit
Filed Against Miaima and Eric
Transportation company-Ronds for
Millions FIoated on $4,000 Capital.

Cincinnati, Feb. 1S.-sensational
charges were made in a suit flied in
the federal court today by the attor-
neys for Rudolph Kleybolte, the cin-
cinnati banker, seeking an investiga-
ton of the Miaima and Erie Trans
portation Company, known as the
Electric Mule"
The charge is that the financiers Of
Cleveland whose names are mentioned
as defendants fioated $2,O00,0OO in
bonds, and $3.oOo,oOo in stock on the
sole strength of $4,000 paid up capi-
tai stock in that company; that the
stocks and bonds were being placed on
the market and were taken in good
faith by hundreds of innocent investors
in Cincinnati and elsewhere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
ADVANTAGES Of Affidavits.

The suggestion of an English bar
rister that a certain matter was a
proper subject for oral examination,
not for affidavit, agreed with the en-
phatic opinion of an English justice
recently retired. He was once trying
a case at the Manchester assizes, in
which man had been cross examined
upon an affidavit. Summing up the
evidence to the jury, the judge said:
Gentlemen. of all the weapons in the
whole armory of iniquity there is moth
ing to equal an affidavit for concealing
the truth"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
MORGAN BUYS 100000 RUGS.
Now Said to Have Most Valuable Col
lection in tho World.

/
New York, Feb. 15-J. Pierpont Nor
gan closed a transaction yesterday by
which he added Persian rugs worth
about 100000 to his collection, said to
be the most valuable private one in
the world. The selections were made
on Lincoln's birthday in the downtown
branch of H. H. Topakyan's emporium.
With Mrs. Morgan the financier drove
to Mr.. Topakyan's place. The first
piece shown them was an Ispehan silk
carpet, measuring q by IA feet-the
gem of the collection. The center Is
beautiful design of intertwining
curves and vines in blue on red
background, surrounded by sixteen
medallions each of different pat
tern. This rug, like the others, Is q
product of the eighteenth century.
What is the price of this?" asked
Mr.. Morgan.
Sixteen thousand dollars"
81 will take it."
And so it was with one after an
other Of the rugs that were lifted off
the pile, rolled up and put in a big
safe. The purchases were decided up
on quickly. Not more than three or
four minutes were given, for example,
for rug it had taken some tribesmen
five, maybe seven, years to weave.
An Ispehan, particularly pleasing to
both visitors, was a gorgeous product
in light rose and yellow, with bor-
der of shawl design. In the sunshine
it's velvety pile was like a great spread
of jewels, rejecting the oriental de-
light in precious stones. This cost only
$4,000.
The purchases amounted in all to
more than 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
TWO MEN HANGED
John Mueller and Robert Newcomb,
Two Chicago Negroes Were Hanged
Today-Both Committed Triple
Murders.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-John Mueller, and
Robert Newcomb, (colored), who had
each murdered three people, were
hanged here today in the county Jail.
Mueller wantonly killed his wife and
two young children in January, 1905.
Drink and an unhappy domestic life
were ascribed as the cause for the
murder. Mueller protested his inno-
cence, claiming the murder was COM
mitted by burglars. Crazed with liquor
Newconb shot and killed his mistress
and a colored man he found in her
company. While resisting arrest
Newcomb also shot and killed Police
Sergeant Shine, for whose murder
he paid the penalty today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
Committee Defers Vote on
Amendments to Hepburn
Measures Until Friday
rlLLMAN TOO ILL TO ATTEND
South Carolina Senator Threatened
With Pneumonia and cuIIom I'm
able to be Present-Action Delays
for Week When Both Senators May
be Present to Vote.

Washington, Feb. 1e.-All important
amendments to the railroad bill pend
ing in the interstate commerce conn
mittee, will go over until next Friday.
Senator Tillman sent letter to the
committee, saying that he is threatens
tend for several days. It is also stated
that Cullom will be here next Friday.
The senate committee on commerce
today by vote of to 5 agreed to an
amendment increasing the membership
of the interstate commerce commission
to nine members.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
NEED DEATH PENALTY
Frank Castor, Whom Death in the
Electric Chair for Murder is Star
ing in the Face, Says AboIishnent
Of Death Penalty Would Lead to a
Terrible State Of Affairs in Ohio.

Columbus O., Feb. 16.-Frank Cas-
tor, who shot policeman to death
some months ago, while robbing a
house, and who was condemned to die
in the electric chair April 5, said to-
day that the Ohio legislature ought not
to abolish the death penalty for mur-
derers. Il am against the abolishment
of capital punishment" he said, "altho
death is staring me in the face. The
abolishment of the death penalty would
lead to terrible state Of affairs in
Ohio"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
WOULD CURB FEDERAL POWERS.
Henry Wade Roger. Opposes Further
Capitalization Of Supervision.

Linsoln, Neb. 16.-Home rule for
cities and opposition to further CEN
tralization of power in the national
government was voiced by Henry
Wade Rogers of the Yale Law School
last night in his address at the clos
ing ceremonies of the State Universe
ty annual charter day celebration. He
disapproved of federal supervision of
Insurance companies, of a national in
corporation law and OF federal control
over marriage and divorce. declaring
the time had arrived when there
should be revival, not of state SOW
ereignty, but of state rights
The midwinter graduation exercises
took place i'm the afternoon, fourteen
degrees being conferred.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, D. c.. Feb. 16.-Rural
letter carriers appointed:
Decorah-Adolph Running, carrier;
Gilbert Running, substitute.
Postmasters commissioned-C. L.
Sollinger at ogden, Charles NJ. Ste
vens at Williams.
The abstract of the condition of the
national banks at Des Moines at the
close of business January 25, as re-
ported to the controller Of the curren-
CIV. shows an average reserve held at
81 .s8 per cent against 1851 per cent on
November 9; the loans and discounts
increased from s5,666.291 to s5,sS2,5o1:
gold coin decreased from $224,41S to
s159,717; lawful money reserve de-
creased from $77s,263 to $6s7,917: indi-
vidual deposits decreased from ss,107,-
720 to 2,799. .179.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
Taaaart Keeps the Boys.

Wooster, Ohio, Feb 16.-The judges
of the circuit court today refused to
grant a continuance asked for in the
Taggart case because of the absence
of Mrs. Taggart. Captt.n Taggart
was examined as to his ability to take
care of his sons. The court decided
the order of the court below should
stand as to Taggart's custody of the
boys, but reserved to Mrs Taggart the
right to come into court in the future
and show she is the proper person and
able to care for the boys. The children
are now with Mrs. Taggart.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
STOP REFUND COLLECTION.
Pennsylvania's Attorney General In.
structed to Begin Suit Against Rail.
road COMPANY,

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. fs-on COM
plaint filed by organizations of travel
ing statesmen and business men, Sec
retary Of International Affairs Brown
today instructed the attorney general
to begin suit against the Pennsylvania
Railroad company, to stop the collec-
ton of refund on mileage books.
Each purchaser of $40 mileage book
on the Pennsylvania lines is COM
PEELED to leave a deposit of SO. which,
the company claims, is for the purpose
Of preventing illegitimate use of the
hook
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
GROVES FATE in JuRvs HANDS
Counsel in Gudahy kidnapping Case
Finish Arguments at Night Session.

SOuuSSi Ut SuoShy NioudPIn9 case
Finish Arguments at Night Session.
Omaha. Feb. 16.-Pat Groves fate
is in the hands Of the jury. The argu-
ments of counsel in the Cudahy kid
naping case, which attracted throng
that filed Judge Sutton's courtroom,
were concluded last evening and at 10
o'clock the jurors filed out to consider
their verdict.
Groves letter of confession to Fa-
tfer Murphy was read in court during
the forenoon. In it he said:
s.In the last fifteen years my suffer-
ing has been intense. My children are
dead and my wife a servant Of others.
/ am an outcast, disgrace to the
mother who gave me birth. And, to
add to my suffering. I have wronged
a man that has been friend to me.
] am guilty Of the Cudahy affair. / am
to blame for The whole crime. After
1t was over regretted my act and Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
PAGE ONE.
Ialanranhie Nawa.

TA06 ON6s
TeIegraphfe News.
Rate Bill Vote is Postponed.
Vote to Come Week From Today.
Funeral Of King Christian.
Two Negroes are Hanged.
Big Appropriations Asked.
The Legislature Today.
Big Swindle in Ohio.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
lowa News.
Fatal Accident at Tabor.
Sensation in Varsity Athletics.
Gas Franchises at Webster City.
Democrats and Primary Law.
Eaton for Commissioner.
News OF the Legislature.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
Shaw Anent the Primary.
A Present Party Danger.
Church Membership Increasing
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Shaw's Letter to Molsberry.
PAGE FIVE.
"Hesper" by Hamlin Garland.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
Local News.
Hogs Take a Drop After Advance.
Good Run This Week.
Remarkable Iowa Family.
Value Trotter Land High.
Farmers Institute Begins.
Forgery Case Developing.
The City Field.
PAGE. EIGHT.
Wheat Market Weak.
Board of Trade Quotations.
The Live Stock Market.
Chaffee Hits Catalog Houses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-16
SUSPEND CONSULAR BUSINESS.
United states Takes Possession Of
Venezuelan Consular Records in

Paris, Feb. 16.-United States Con-
sui general in Paris and consuls at
Havre, Bordeau, Nice, Marseilles, and
Nantes today received orders from the
state department at Washington to
take possession of the archives Of the
Venezuelan consulates in those cities.
The orders expressly limit the action
of consuls to taking possession Of the
archives The effect of this is to sus-
pend further consular business. as the
archives cover old passports. whereas
the limitation prevents transaction Of
new consular business.