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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
FARMERS in PuelLIsTlc BOUT.
Mysterious Encounter at GrinnelI Sat
urday Ends in Even Score.
Special to Times s-Republican


Special to Times esRepublican
Grinnell, Oct. 1.-Sevefal Grinnell
farmers had a fighting streak Satur-
day evening. Five fights are reported
to have taken place. One in particular
was very amusing. Two of the gen.
tlemen stopped on the corner of Broad
and Fourth avenue and were holding
what appeared to be very interesting
conversation. All at once their words
grew louder, and strong language be-
gan to issue from the mouths of both.
Both declared themselves to be the
best man BY this time some twenty
or thirty persons had been attracted
by the disturbance. The two decided
they must fight the natter out and
agreed to walk to the edge of town and
there proceed. which they did, followed
by the crowd The audience formed
circle about the pugilists. About
ten minutes was taken up in preparing
for the contest. Both men spared
about and clawed at each other for
nearly twenty minutes. 1t was then
decided that neither was the better
man, and they returned to the city
with the crowd following and as much
upzzled as to the cause of action as
before
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
KILLS LITTLE SISTER,.
Sixteen Year. Old Boy Didn't Know
Revolver Was Loaded.

Special 10 1I.nes- Republican.
Keokuk OF. 1.-F'ive-year- old Ma.
RE Starr Was the victim of a fatal
accident on her fathers farm. four
miles west of Summittville, the ball
from a revolver in the hands of her
brother, aged 16 years, striking her in
the back of the head and causing death
in less than an hour. The boy was
playing with the weapon, and had no
idea that it contained deadly missile.
The little girl was in the room at the
time and standing near the boy when
the pistol was discharged, the bullet
striking the girl in the back of the
head. DR.. j. H Coulter, of Submits
vile. was sent for and hurried to the
scene, but could not save the little
child's life
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
Luther.
CUMMlNs TICKET WINS
Contest in Jasper County Over Efforts
Of standpatters to Get Place on
Ticket Decided in Favor of Pro-
qresslves, by 2 to I vote-stand.
patters Can Only Secure Represen-
tation by Petition.

Special to Times-Republican
Newton, Oct. 1.-The contest over
the placing Of the "standpats candi-
dates on the Jasper county republican
ticket was decided late this afternoon
by the board having in charge the
preparation of the official ballot. The
board decided that the nominees of the
CuIn1mins ticket were the regular re-
publican nominees. and that the stand.
pa-ters could only gain a place on the
ticket by petition. 1t is claimed by the
candidates nominated at the rump cons
vention that they will petition in order
to get on the ticket. The board was
composed of Ernest L. Farley, clerk
of courts; Eugene Bean, county audi
tor. and p H. Cragan, county attor-
ney. Cragan and Farley voted aye on
throwing out the standpat ticket, and
Bean nay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
HEADCRUsHED TOPULP
Charles Townsend, of PlainfeId, While
Investigating the Fly Wheel Of a
Traction Engine, Meets With Instant
Death.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Waterloo, Oct. 1.-Charles Town
send, a farmer living near Plainfield,
while driving a thresher engine today,
was caught in the fly wheel The mans
head was crushed and death was in
Simultaneous. The engine had stopped
on a dead center. and Townsend wenc
to investigate. AS he leaned over, the
wheel started with terrific force. Town
send is survived by wife.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
ROOSEVELT RETURNS
President Leaves Oyster Bay for
Washington After Three Months
Stay at Summer Home-confers
With HUGHES in Jersey City.

Oyster Bay, Oct. president Roose-
velt accompanied by his family and
staff of executive clerks, left for Wash
ington at o'clock today. The white
house will be reached at this after
noon. Many of the presidents village
neighbors gathered at the station here
to say goodbye. The president has
spent three months at Sycamore Hill,
and today is in splendid physical con-
dition.
New York Oct. President Roose>
welt and party arrived at Jersey City
on their way to Washington at 10: so.
Charles E. Hughes, republican candi-
date for governor. had conference
with Roosevelt in the latter's car.
Hughes and his wife accompanied
the president to Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
ATTEMPT BLACKMAIL
Wife Of Secretary Of Racine, Wis,
Concern, Receives Letter Threaten
ing Death Of Entire Family, Unles.
Sum of $4,000 is Paid Over.

Racine, Wis. Oct. Mrs. Richard
Robinson, wife of the secretary of the
J. I. Case Threshing Company has re-
ceived letter purporting to be from
two men who either live in Milwaukee
Or Racine, and demanding $4,000. The
letter says that unless the money is
paid over, all the Robinson family will
be killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
APPRECIATION OF TAFT's WORK.
Opening of University Of Havana oc-
casion of Great Demonstration.


casion of Great Demonstration.
Havana, Oct. 1.-The annual open
ing of the University of Havana today
was the occasion of a great demonstra
tion of confidence in the provisional
governments, and of high appreciation
of Taft and the work chat Roosevslt's S
commissioners have undertaken. Those
present included the flower of Havana,
the most intellectual and refined So
ciety, and their outbursts of applause
We're a significant indication of the APP
probation of the provisional govern
ment by the most thoughtful element
of the capital. Every seat in the big
university auditorium was filed. Taft
presented the diplomas to the success
full students, and then made a notable
addres, the spirit of which was that
the intervention of the United States
was undertaken solely to assist Cuba
and the Cubans, and that her future
depended upon her young men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
GIVES $4,000 BONUS
Northwestern Road Will Build Ex-
tension, of Which Waterloo is to
be the TerhninaI--Work Will be Be-
gun Next Spring.

Qun FNeXL 0pTlHSs
Special to Times-Republican
Waterloo, Oct. 1.-Work will be
started next spring on the Iowa q
Northwestern railway extension. The
company, the members of which were
the original promoters of the Chicago,
Anamosa & Northern railway, fled
articles of Incorporation here Saturday
afternoon the capital stock being fix
ed at 100000, and being limited to
$40, 100000. A bonus Of $4,000 was
required of Waterloo, which was rails
ed thru the sale Of lots in Woodlawn
addition. The incorporators are Ste
phen B. Howard, Edward NJ. Rice, and
Edward G. Luther, who will hold office
as follows:
President-Stephen B. Howard.
Vice President-Edward M. Rice.
Secretary and Treasurer-Edward c.
Luther.
Waterloo is to be the terminal of the
road, which will run from Anamosa.
and company headquarters will be To-
Gated in this city. Chief Engineer La
cock is organizing gang of surveyors
to make surveys at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
YOUNG IS MAYOR
Judge Smith Decides the Famous Clear
Lake Election Case Against Frank
Olson, the Present lncumbent-sev-
eral Votes Declared Illegal.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Oct. Judge Smith de-
cided the Clear Lake election contest
case today in favor of R. S. Young
and against Frank olsd b, now holding
the office. The court finds that Young
received 21s votes and Olson 2o9. Sew
eral ballots were declared Illegal, while
four voters were declared unqualified
on account of not having legal resi-
dences. The general belief is that the
case will not be appealed. Olson has
held the office since the election last
spring.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
GOVERNMENT SUIT BEGUN.
Railroad Hearing Opens at st. Louis,
Before Special Commissioner.

ST. Louis. Oct 1.-The hearing of
the governments suit to dissolve the
alleged combination of the Terminal
Railway Association, began today be-
fore Special Commissioner Rombauer.
The suit is based on the governments
allegation that the Sherman antitrust
law is being violated by an alleged
monopoly of carrier and railroad inter-
ests among the ST. Louis railroads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
STEAMER REPORTED SUNK.

No Trace Of tho Vessels Identity Can
Be Discovered.
Detroit, Oct. Efforts today to dis
cover some trace Of the identity OF the
steamer reported sunk early yester-
day morning in Lake Huron. or Port
Sanilac have been fruitless. No float
ing wreckage nor boats have been re-
ported.
The City Of Rome today passed
Mackinao safely, setting at rest the
rumors that she had been lost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
CHURCH BURNS NEAR AUBURN.
Catholic Denomination Suffers Loss by
Fire for Third Time.

SpSCtdl " ANeFPeAcliSoAA.
Auburn, Oct. 1.-The Mount Carmel
Catholic church, about nine miles south
of here, burned Saturday evening. The
fire was noticed about o'clock
originating, it is supposed, from
spontaneous combustion. The Car
roll fire company responded quickly.
but owing to no water to use
with the hose. could not be OF any use
Our chemical engine Started about
$50, but too late to be of any use
eithe.
Everything in the church was a
complete loss. This makes the third
time they have suffered loss by fire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS Of TODAY
Weather..

Sun rises Oct. 2, 5:56; sets. 5:42.
Iowa-Fair and warmer tonight;
Tuesday fair
Illinois-F,air tonight and Tuesday in
the north; rain in the south; warmer
tonight except in the extreme south.
South Dakota-Fair tonight ana
cooler in the extreme west; Tuesday
fair and warmer.
Missouri--Rain tonight and Tues
day, except fair in the northwest;
warmer tonight in the northwest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
Danish Parliame,,< Opens,

Copenhagen. Oct. 1.-The Danish
parliament was opened today by King
Frederick in person His first speech
from the throne was almost entirely
devoted to Internal affairs OF the
kingdom.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
Fatalities at Heron Bay.
DEATH LIST INCREASED.

Later Particulars From New Orleans
in Storm Disaster.
New Orleans. Oct Fourteen dead
and as many more missing is the re-
suit of last Thursdays hurricane in
the vicinity of New Orleans. Twelve
persons were drowned in Mississippi
sound. two killed in interior towns of
southern Mississippi, and more than
dozen fishermen are reported missing
in the Delta region of the Mississippi
river The summary is based upon re-
ports from almost every town and set
tlement in the regions named.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01

small buildings in which they can OBJ
tain shelter Forty creoles are report
ed in imminent danger of starvation on
Mon Louis island.
Appeal for Help.
While there is no suffering in Mo-
bile proper, there is urgent need at
many points on the southern part OF
the bay. Assistance in the shape OF
food and clothing for these people will
be gratefully received. In some places
men and women are wearing coffee
sacks for clothing.
Negro Looters at Work.
Arrests were made at some of the
lower coast resorts today, negroes who
were caught looting wrecked houses
It has been determined TO send addi-
tional details of militia to Coden and
other points near by to protect
property.
Fatalities at Heron Bay.
Eighteen boats were wrecked and
twenty persons drowned in Heron
bay, according to a list received to-
day. All houses in Heron bay were
destroyed but four. All houses a.
Alabama Port were destroyed except
two.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
Balloon Seen at London.

London, Oct. between 6 and 10
O'clock this morning six of the thir-
teen balloons engaged in the contest
for the James Gordon Bennett cup,
which started from Paris yesterday,
arrived on this side of the channel ana
continued in a northeasterly direction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
Transport. Sheridan P,oated.

San Francisco, Oct. 1.-The MGR
chants Exchange received cablegram
from Honolulu. saying that the trans
port Sheridan has bsen fioated. and =
proceeding to that sort.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01

ferring mail matter. o din Burnham.
Storm Lake, wire .her; Emanuel
d. Fisher. Underw attachment for
corn planters; HI NJ. F.. Leighty,
Dawson. neck yo' 5 older; George NJ.
McCleary, .Pitzer hing machine for
tile. etc; Martin yer. Sheffield, corn
planter Nicholas Weller, Sioux City,
lifting jack
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
CANAL ZONE WELL GOVERNED.
Retiring American Minister to Panama
Considers Conditions Favorable.

Considers Conditions Favorable.
New York Oct. 1.-Charles b. Ma
goon retiring American minister to
Panama. governor of the canal zone.
arrived here today. on the steamer
Panama, from Colon. Magoon said
the conditions on the isthmus We're
most favorable. The canal zone, he
considers well governed. and the peo-
pie happy and prosperous. He said
the work on the canal was progress
ing satisfactorily, altho it is still in the
preliminary stage. He declined to dis
cuss the possibility of himself going
to the Philippines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
HELP TRANSPORT TROOPS.

Vessels Employed by the United Fruit
Company Receive Orders.
Philadelphia, Oct. 1.-The United
Fruit Company, which employs fleet
of steamships between the United
States and West Indies. received orders
to turn over to the federal government
the steamers Admiral Farragut, Adj
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
LoNeLEy NAMED FOR SENATOR.
Waterloo Man Selected in tho Black
hawk Grundy District.

SPECIAL to Times-Repuplican.
Reinbeck, Oct. 1.-The senatorial
convention for the district composed of
Blackhawk and Grundy counties was
held here today. Alfred Longley, Il
young attorney Of East waterloo, was
nominated, receiving the solid support
of Blackhawk county. Grundy present.
ed the name of ]. D. Morrison and
gave him its solid vote, but Blackhawk
controls, having twenty seven votes to
Grundy's eleven. Grundy county re-
publicans felt it was their turn to
name the senator. but this Blackhawk
would not concede.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
Clinton Rainfall Heavy.

Clinton, Oct 1-One of the heaviest
rains of the year visited Clinton, rain
falling steadily for about twenty hours,
until nearly three inches of water was
precipitated on the level The rain was
the first for four weeks and was badly
needed thruout this section Of the
state
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
HOT AT LOS ANGELES
Maximum for Season Reached Sunday.
112 Degrees in tho Shade Having
Been Recorded.

Los Angeles. Cal, Oct. yesterday
was the hottest day of the year At
1890 p m. 113 degrees were recorded
in the shade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
patent. for towans.

Washington, d c.. Oct. 1.-The fol-
lowing patents have been granted to
Iowa residents: Paul p Anderson,
Davenport, washing machine; Frank
E. Baken Oskaloosa, truck for trans
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
MANY LAUNCHES SUNK.
Rain and Wind Cause Much Damage
in Southeastern Iowa.

tn SoutheaSteFn iowa,
Special to Times-Republican.
Burlington, Oct. IA severe rain
and wind storm which ragged in this
part of the state for nearly twenty
four hours, sunk all the launches along
the river front and did much other
damage, altho SO far as reported, no
lives were last. Much good was done
to pasturage, and the supply of stock
water, which had practically given out
has been amply replenished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
ACCIDENT PROVES FATAL.

John Clinton, Of Boone, susoumbs 10
Terrible Injury.
Special to Times-Republican.
Boone, Oct. Jim Clinton, tho
farmer who was impaled on a scant-
ling while ringing hogs. died Satur-
DAY night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
RESIGNATION NOT PROTEST
Cuban Representative at Paris, Sends
It to Provisional Government.

It to Provisional Government.
Paris, Oct. 1.-Dr Ferrer, the Cuban
representative here, has cabled Ha-
vana, placing his resignation at the
disposal of the provisional government
of Cuba. The tender of Ferrer's res
ignation is in no sense a protest
against what has transpired.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
coNsTRUE LAW in ADVANCE.

New Feature ANNOUNCED ConcorYpino
Interstate Commerce Commissions
Operations.
Washington, Oct. 1.-The interstate
commerce commission, in general
order made public today, holds that
where state rate forms part of
an interstate rate, the rate should be
filed with the commission. This is
an entirely new feature in connection
with the operations of the interstate
commerce commission. The announce
ment is made that the commission in.
tends wherever possible, to construe
the law in advance, without waiting
for any particular complaint to be
made upon which to base it's decision.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
Over Seven Hundred Land This
Morning, Without Exciting
Any Demonstration
PALMA DECLINES TAFTs OFFER
Ex.Presidcnt of Cuba courteousty Re-
fuses Use of Warship to Convey Him
to Any Place Desisnated-AIso Post
pones Departure From Havana Un-
til Tuesday-Marines Well Equipped.
BULLETIN,

wired the navy department today that
but wanted more marines. He has been
Informed the battleships Texas. at
Cape Henry, has two hundred marines
aboard, and further SUPPLIES for land
| service.
Havana. Oct. 1.-Seven hundred and
| fifty marines, commanded by Major
Wendell C. Neville. landed at O'Clock
this morning from United States war
ships, and proceeded by trolley to camp
Columbia. There was no demonstra-
ton. The departure of Palma from
Havana has been postponed until to-
morrow.
All the marines were landed within
two hours from starting the operation,
which was carried out with great pre-
cision, owing to the fact that the tent
supplies and general equipment were
brought along in boats with each de-
tachment, so that each boatload of men
had with them full equipment for a
long stay ashore. Several field guns
were also landed. Landings were made
at the new wharf of the Havana Gem
trail Electric railway.
Taft offered Palma warship to con-
vey him to Matanzas or elsewhere, hus
the ex-president courteously declined
to travel in that manner. 1t is known
that Palma's family is not willing TO
traverse the island until pacification
has begun, but they are no longer ep-
prehensive of personal assault upon
the ey-nreSiden
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
COTTON GOES UP.

Storm Damage Sends Up Southern
Staple Forty ore Points.
New Orleans, Oct l.-Prices of cot
ton futures jumped Al points over Sat
urday's sales today because of new
gulf warning, issued by the weather
bureau. and additional reports of storm
damage last week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
ROBBED AT HOTEL
Prominent Canton, ILL.,, Society Woman
Loses $4,000 in Chicago, Theft Be-
ing Committed While She Slept
Bell Boy Disappears.

Chicago, Oct. Mrs. Ellen Nagle, a
prominent society woman of Canton
ILL.,, was robbed of s2,soO in cash and
diamonds, at the Saratoga hotel today,
while she slept A bell boy disappear
ed Immediately on the report of the
robbery TO the police.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
PENSACOLA NEEDS MARINES.

Troops Will Remain in Florida to
Guard Property.
Washington, Oct. 1.-Orders direct
ing the dispatch of forty marines from
Pensacola navy yard 10 Havana have
been revoked. A dispatch from Pensa-
cola says the men are needed at that
place to preserve order and protect
property, owing to the conditions aris-
ing from the recent hurricane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
HURT


Famous Aeronaut Compelled to De-
scend in International Aerial Contest
for Bennett cup-Arm Caught in Mo-
tor-six Balloons Land on the Nor.
mandy Coast.
Paris, Oct. six of the sixteen bal-
looms which started from here yester-
day in the race for the Bennett cup,
landed during the night along the
coast of Normandy, probably fearing to
attempt a passage of the channel, in
which direction the wind was blowing
them. Santos Dumont had an accident
which compelled him to descend, his
arm being painfully hurt by being
caught in the mechanism of the motor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
HEARST MAN CHAIRMAN.
w. j. Conners Head Democratic State
Committee Of New York.

Committee of New York.
New York, Oct. 1.-The democratic
state committee met today and elected
William J. Corners, of Buffalo. as
chairman without opposition. Corners
led the fight for the nomination OF
1-.-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01

miral Schley and Admiral Sampson,
for use in the transportation OF troops
to Cuba.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
FAVORElGHT HOURDAY
illinois NJ. E. Conference Approves
Methodist Book Concerns Action in
Granting Demands Of Printers-Con-
Germ Will Withdraw From the Ty-

Chicago, Oct. The Rock River
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, in session here today approv-
ed the action Of the Methodist Book
Concern In granting an eight-hour day
to its printers after November l. The
eight hour day will be inaugurated in
all departments of it's business and the
book concern will withdraw from the
United Typothetae of America.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01
SAILORS Perform
MANY HEROIC DEEDS
Two of Crew Of Revenue Cutter
Winona Risk Lives to Save
Others
BRAVE LIGHTHOUSE RESCUE
Sailor. Climb to Top of Wrecked Light
house and Save Keeper, Wife and
Babes-Appeal for Help From South
Cotton Up Al Points Because of
Storm-Latest Storm News.
BULLETIN.

Mobile, Oct. IA heavy rain that
continued thru the greater part of the
day caused much loss and a great
discontinue. BY noon the total pre-
cipitation was close to four inches.
Every building in the city has dam
aged roof, and this means that nearly
all of them were leaking badly. Bus
tness men are almost in despair and
many of them declare that the con-
tinuation of the rain will utterly de-
stroy their stock of goods. Much SUI
faring is expected down the bay, where
900 people are homeless and destl-
tute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-01

Or one less ice cream soda per
week will pay for the Times.
Republican delivered to your post.
office box every week. The cost of
newspaper is infinitesimaI ~
compared to value received.