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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
hGGARI WINS
AGAINST S|AIE
Court Decides Vital Count in
Demurrer in Favor Of
Hotel Companies
NEcElvER is NOT GRANTED
Decision Of Court in Effect Says Facts
Set Out Does Not Constitute Cause
Of Aetion--Attorney General Says
He Will Appeal to the Supreme
Court.

Paoli, Ind, July 16.-Judge Buskirk,
In the Orange county court, today sus-
tained the third section of the demur-
rer OF the French Lick Springs and
West Baden Hotel companies against
the petition In quo warranto of the
state for temporary receiver and in
temporary injunction against gambling
at the resorts. In this third section the
hotel companies set up that the allega-
tions of the state in its complaint do
not state facts sufficient to constitute a
cause oH action against them. Fle
overruled two sections Of the demurrer
In which they assert the prosecuting
attorney was not the proper relator for
the state In such proceedings and the
state has not legal capacity to sue.
4 Attorney General Miller served notice
OF appeal to the supreme court. Should
the supreme court reverse the decision
the states information will be sent
back 70 Busklrk's court for trial.
Should the supreme court affirm the
decision the case will be thrown out OF
court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
WOULD NOT SHAME MOTHER.
Burglar Kills Himself After Running
Eioht With Police.

Baltimore, July 16.-After a running
fight With policemen, Alfred G. Hud-
son, detected in his first attempt at
burglary, yesterday deliberately placed
his pistol in his mouth and killed him
self Hudson had been recently en-
ployed as collector and solicitor for a
New York paper and bore an excellent
reputation His self-destruction was
determined upon the moment he found
he could not escape arrest to avoid
bringing humiliation and disgrace To
his mother. 1t was not until last even
ing that his identity was established.
Hudson was discovered about 4:3o
yesterday morning by Patrolman Shee-
ly trying to break into the grocery
store of George e. Timanus, 1908
Maryland avenue. Sheefy gave pur-
suit. being Joined by Sergeanis 49,
olson and Carberry. The burglar fired
several shots. and finally ran into a
blind alley of Eutaw place. He leaped
over the fence and threatened fright
ened servant girl with death if she
ened servant girl with death If
she revealed his whereabouts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
ROB PosToFFlcE OF $1,000.
Unknown Robbers Knock Postmaster
Senseess and Then Escape.


Baltimore, Md. July 16.-The post
office at Glenburnie, station on the
Baltimore and Annapolis Short Line
railroad eight miles from this city, was
robbed of $1,000 last night. the robbers
knocking senseless the acting postmas-
ter Adam Wingert, whom they bound
and gagged before making their escape
The last train for this city passes
Glenbournie at 1880 p. m. Just after
that time Wingert took the days re-
ceipts to the safe He just opened the
safe doors when he was knocked sense
less by a blow on the head. When he
recovered consciousness an hour later
he found himself bound hand and foot
and gagged so securely that not until
3 o'clock was able to attract at
4ention.
When help finally came it was found
that the safe had been robbed of all
the money it had contained, but the
exact amount can not be ascertained
until the books of the office are eX
amined. Altho there are indications
that the crime was committed by ex-
perienced hands. no clewssssthe iden-
tity of the robber or robbers has been
secured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
THE DAY AT SYCAMORE
President Roosevelt Begins the Week
With Many Visitors and considera-
BILE Business of Importance to Dis
pose OF.

Oyster Bay, July 16.-President
Roosevelt begins this week with the
busiest day he has had at Sycamore
Hill this season. First he will conclude
the question of establishing brigade
army posts, besides many other mat
ters, with Secretary Taft, who arrived
at Oyster Bay on the morning train.
The secretary is to go to Canada for
two months rest and this visit to
the president Is for the purpose of set :.
Ting all matters requiring executive
action and which are possible of con-
clusion at this time. Assistant Secre-
tary of State Bacon will reach Saga
more Hill some time during the day.
General Theodore Bingham, police
commissioner of New York, accompan-
led by p. r. Dunno, (Mr. Dooley) are
expected on the noon train. f. l.. w.
Whitridge, special ambassador Tor the.
United States to the wedding of King
Alfonso, will be a visitor to Sycamore
Hill today also.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
BRYAN DIseusTs DEes.
Socialist Leader Says the Silver lssu.
Should Be Droppcd.

Sioux City, Ia. July 16.-Eugene "
Debs is dsgusted with Bryan for re-
.itsrating his allegiance to free silver.
The noted socialist was here Satur-
day en- route to the chautauqua at
Carton, S. d.
Free silver is as dead as chattel
slavery" he declared. Mr. Bryan
seems to be under the impression that
if the democrats come into power the
trusts would be trimmed of all theil
obnoxious features. but he discreetly
refrains from saying how this is to be
done. This is a day Of Capitalization
and cooperation.
Mr.. Debs declared public ownership
would be evolved from the coming cri-
sis. He asserted Bryan could not be
elected, and gave Roosevelt much
praise for his efforts to control mo-
nopolies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
BIG WATER POWER PROJECT.
Muscatine Expects to Develops 25,0oc
Horse Power Canal.

Muscatine, Ia, July 16.-By defect
ing the waters of the Cedar river into
a canal ten miles long, connecting with
the Mississippi at this point, 25,O00
horse power can be generated, accord
ing to the estimates and plans of sew
eral expert engineers, who have been
investigating what is known as the
Moscow canal project. George Meyer
of Chicago, capitalist, who is heavily
Interested in the Citizens Light and
Railway company of this city, is behind
the scheme and is on his way east
& here he expects to interest capital
to finance the scheme. If such canal
is built, power will be transmitted to
all the surrounding towns and cities,
and Muscatine more the center of the
greatest power station on the Missis-
sippi river Inasmuch as competent en-
gineers have reported that the scheme
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
SCORES ROLLER SKATING.
Evangelist Says It Makes Women's
Feet Go Too Hiqh.

Dublin, Ind, July 1S.-Criticism Of
dancing and roller skating by Evangel-
list j. Fenwick Reid, who is conducting
the annual campmeeting of the Rich
1lond district Methodists at Dublin has
created a furore in society circles of
this and adjoining towns. During his
discourse last night he declared the
dance and the skating rink were twins
of immortality, the latter outclassing
the former inasmuch as women could
elevate their feet higher. This state
ment touched a tender spot, owing to
the popularity Of roller skating. Evan
gelist Reid also assailed tobacco chew
ing by ministers, with the Rev. Halleck
Floyd, formerly bishop of the radical
United Brethren church, who is ad-
dicted to tobacco, sitting directly un-
der the pulpit Altho exceptions are
taken to the criticisms Of Evangelist
Reid, he is meeting with much success
and recently had about 500 converts in
a revival at Newcastle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
HONDURAS TO D1sARM
Expresses Willingness to Submit Its
Grievances to Arbitration AS Soon
As Guatemala and Salvador Agree to
DO Likewise.

Washington, July 16.-Honduras is
willing to disarm and submit It's erev-
ances to arbitration as soon as Guate-
mala and Salvador agree to do like
wise A dispatch to this effect was re-
ceived today by the state department
from Philip H. Brown. American
charge, who is looking after the inter-
ests of the United States in Honduras
Merry, to Salvador, advised the depart
ment today that he is still negotiating
with the Salvadorean authorities to get
them to agree to disarm and meet
Guatemalan ENJOYS. to arrange set
Element of their difficulties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
THE ELKS REUNION
Rain Spells Elaborate Street Deeora.
tions at Denver, But the Damage
Can Be Soon Repaired-Thirty Spec.
iai Trains to Arrive There Today.

Denver, July is. Havoc was
wrought by the rain Saturday night
and Sunday to the elaborate street dec
orations provided in honor of the Elks
reunion. which opens here this even
ing, but the weather cleared this morn
ing and the damage was repaired dur
ing the day. All the business houses,
and many houses were elaborately dec
grated. Thousands of persons deposited
at the union depot today, thirty special
trains being scheduled to arrive DUR
ing the day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
sHosHoNE REGISTRATION.
Forty Thousand Will Seek to Secure
Wyoming.

Shoshone, Wyo., July 16.-Today
regstra ton for lands in Shoshone or
Wind River Indian reservation, began
at Shoshone, Lander, Thermopolis and
Worland. Large crowds are arriving
and officials of the general land office
estimate fully 10000 persons will regis
ter for homes. The registration began
at o'clock this morning and will close
on the evening of July 81. The draw
ing will begin August and continue
until August Is. when the reservation
will he formally opened. There are
about one million acres in the tract
to be opened, according to surveys
made by the state, and from 265,000 to
100000 acres will be capable of re-
clamation by irrigation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
WOMAN SEEKS PRESIDENT.
Demands to Be Shown Seat Behind
Roosevelts in Church.

Oyster Bay, July 16.-Just after
President and Mrs. Roosevelt had en-
tered Christ church yesterday to at
tend the morning service, in accord
ance with their usual custom, wo-
man rushed up to one of the ushers
and demanded that she shown to d
seat Immediately behind the presidents s
pew. The woman was the Mrs. A. L
Esac who has made frequent visits to
Oyster Bay for the purpose of obtain
ing an interview with Mrs. Roosevelt
Her request was fatty refused
The service was conducted by Rey.
Dr. Upjohn. of Pleasant Valley. Mrs.
Esac, who finally was taken to seat
on the opposite side of the presidan-
tiai aisle. remained for a short time
and then went outside. where she watt-
ed until the president drove away.
without making any attempt to APP
proach the carriage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
POWDER MILL HORROR.

eraI Miles Out Of Ashland, Wis
Twenty Others Injured by the Ter
rifle Shock, Which Was Felt For
Miles Around.
Ashland, Wis, July 16.-The powder
mill Of the Atlantic Dynamite Com
pany, several miles from this city, blew
up today, killing three men. Twenty
others were injured. The dead are:
j. L. Pierce, Of Wilmington, Del.
General superintendent Of the pov-s
der mill. William Wallace.
George Woodisil, laborer.
The neutralizing plant was totally
destroyed. The shock was terrific and
broke many windows in Ashland.
The cause Of the explosion Is no:s
known. The accident occurred just as
twenty five men were entering the
building for today's work.
Superintendent Pierce, William
Wallace, laborsr. and George
Woodisil were the first to enter the
building. They had scarcely entered
when nitro o-glycerine acid was leu
loose. The men were killed, the bodies
being badly torn and disfgured. The
financial loss is small.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
Burton Wants Rehearina.

Washington, July 16.-The petition
of former United States Senator Bur-
ton for a rehearing by the supreme
court of the United States in the case
against him, was today received by the
clerk of that court. The petition is
signed by all of Burton's counsel and
contends the court should have sus-
tained the contention that the section
Of the statute under which Burton was
prosecuted was unconstitutional and
void
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
THIEF duplicates FRIEND.
Albert Dethema's Confession Involves
Another in Robbery.

Chicago, July 16.-Albert Dethema,
20 years old, living at Thirty second
and Halsted streets, was arrested By
detectives from the Central station
Saturday afternoon following con-
fession made by Walter Ryan to Judge
Dupuy, who recently sentenced him
to serve an indeterminate term in the
Pontiac reformatory. According to the
confession made by Ryan he, with
Dethema and another young man, rob-!
bed John Hanson 983 North Spaulding
avenue, on the night Of June 8. Ryan!
told the judge that he and his compan-
ions took watch and So from Hanson.
whom they threatened with reyolvers.
The robbery occurred at Bloomingdale
road and North Spauldirg avenue.
Three days later Ryan was arrested
and identified by Hanson and his con-
viction followed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16

upon his summer vacation. Today he
will leave New York for Murray bay
on the ST. Lawrence river, to spend
about two months playing golf and
rowing. his favorite pastimes. He will
return to Washington before the be-
ginning of October. but will leave
again in the course Of a week or two
to enter into the Ohio campaign. and
early IN November will accompany the
president TO Panama.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
William silIs, an EmpIoye Of the
Northwestern at Amss, Probably
Fatally Shocked During Thunder
Storm at Noon Today.

Special to Times-,Re publican.
Ames, July 16.-William Sills, an
employe of the Northwestern railroad
at the coal chutes here, was struck by
lightning about noon today and prob
ably fatally shocked. He was found
unconscious by fellow employees short
ly after the storm. He was carried to
his home, and two physicians have
been working over him in an effort
to restore him to consciousness. His
condition is serious and there is some
doubt as to his recovery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
SHELBY FOR cuMMINs.
Byers Allowed to Select the Delegates
to State Convention.

Special to Times Republican.
Harlan, July 16.-Shelby county re-
pubiicans in county convention Satur-
day endorsed Gov. A. B. Cummins and
allowed H. w. Byers, candidate for the
nomination for attorney general, to Sc
lect the delegation to the state con-
vention. The delegates are all Cum
Minis men and will vote with the pro-
gressives both on organization and for
candidates. Resolutions were also
adopted condemning the stan6Lpatters
for their effort to control the conven-
ton by fake contests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
preyfus to Crack Reaiment.

Paris, July 16.-At meeting of the
council of ministers today War Minis
ter Etienne announced assignment of
Major Dreyfus to the twelfth regiment
of artillery, stationed al Vincennes.
This Is the crack regiment which par
ticipates in state functions at the cap
ital Rrigadier General Picquart has
been assigned to serve on the staff Of
the military-goyernor at Paris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
FIGHT WITH LADRoNEs.
Brother Of Leader Recently Capture
Killed in the ARRAY.

Manila, July 16.-The lieutenant Of
Constabulary reports that July Is he
had a fight with Ladrones under Pan
Teton Villafuerte, at Caseguran, prov
ince of Abay, and that Luzon Villafu-
erte was killed during the fight. The
provincial treasurer was arrested. Viii
lafuerte was a brother of the Ladrone
leader captured some time ago.
The cholera situation is greatly i'm
proved Twelve cases and nine deaths
were reported during the past twenty
four hours. The health bureau offers
free vaccination to prevent the spread
of the disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
TAFT to Visit President.

washington, July 16. Secretary
Taft left Washington at II O'clock
yesterday for Oyster Bay to confer
further with the president regarding
the establishment of the army brigade
posts, as well as several other matters
Of war department business which he
desires to close up before he enters
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
Mutiny in Russian Fortress,

ST. Petersburg, July 16.-There was
incipient mutiny in the fortress of St.
Feter and ST. Paul today. Two SOL
diers refused to obey the order of their
commander and, when threatened with
arrest, the whole regiment to which
the two men belonged came to their
support. A court inquiry will be i'm
stitutei to ascertain all the facts in the
caSs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
THRoATs BOTH CUT
Chicago Police Unable to Determine
Whether Edward r. kIoss and Wife
Were Murdered by Outsiders, Or
Whether Deed Was Done by kIoss
Himself.

Chicago, July 16.-Edward F. Kloss
and wife, who conducted small mill
inery store on North avenue, were
found dead today in their rooms above
the store. Their throats had both been
cut, and the police have so far been
unable to determine whether the couple
were murdered by outsiders, or wheth-
er Kloss killed his wife and then him
self.
Late in the day the police found a
letter written by Kloss in which he
said he and his wife were tired of liv-
ing and had decided to take their own
lives
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
SUNDAY RloTING SERIOUS.
Crowd Tries to Lynch Street Car EN-
ployes at ST. Petersburg.

pIoyes at ST. Petersburg.
ST. Petersburg, July 16.-Sunday
night witnessed the usual collision be-
tween the workmen and police and
gendarmes in the industrial quarters of
the capital The most serious affair
occurred on the Schlusseiburs road.
where a crowd of three thousand per-
sons attacked the steam street car,
which ran over drunken soldier. The
crowd stopped the car with the inten-
ton of lynching the engineer and con-
ductor. but was finally dissuaded by
the pacific counsels of the workmen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
BRAZIL DIAMOND MINES FAKES.
United States Consul Warns Americans
AGAINST INVESTING Money.

Washington, D. c., July 16.-George
E. Anderson, consul genrl r cmfwyta
E. Andedson, consul general to Ro ia
nerio, Brazil, in a report to the bureau
OF manufactures, warns Americans
against Investing in diamond mines, as,
he declares many of the schemes are
frauds. Consul Anderson says Chica-
60. New York, and London are the
chief fields of the promoters. The con-
sui reports that. tho there are diamond
pockets in Brazil, they are widely sep
arated in an almost inaccessible region.
Experienced miners in Brazil say not
company in that country has paid a
dividend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
MISS scuRRY NOMINATED.
EIdora Woman Selected to Fill Va.
cancy on Republican Ticket.

EIdora woman Seiecteo 20 fuI va.
cancy on Republican Ticket.
Special to Times-Re> olican.
iEldora, July 16.-The county central
committee met today to fill the place
in the county ticket make vacant by
the death of William Sparks, the re-
publican nominees for county superin-
tendent. Fourteen of the seventeen
committeeman were present, and Miss
Julia Scurry, of the Eldora schools, re-
ceived the nomination. The vote stood
eight for Miss Scurry to six for L. 7.
Kersey, of New Providence. Miss
Scurry has been teacher in the pri-
mary department Of the schools here
for many years. and is regarded as in
every way competent to fill the office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16

is feasible, the funds will be forth
coming and the work started in short
time. Local enthusiasts have worked
on the scheme for years. but the pros
poets for It's being carried out were
never as bright as now
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
FLOOD DRIVES OUT PEOPLE.
Inhabitants Of Rhodes Canyon, Col.
orado, Flee to Escape the Waters

Inhabitants OF RhodcS canyon, COT.
orado, Flee to Escape the Waters.
Trinidad Col, July ia hundred
people who live in Rhodes canyon, fif-
teen miles north of this city. Saturday
night slept in drenching rain on the
hills, to escape Il terrible flood that is
raging In that canyon. One man whose
name is not known was drowned at
Berwind. Seven houses and a general
store of the mining company of Ia
barco have been washed away. The
water came down the arroyo last night
about s o'clock. carrying many cattle
and horses with it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
Earthauake in Texas.

Elpaso Texas, July ia distinct
earthquake shock was felt here at 1856
q. m. today. Buildings rocked ana
swayed and many persons fled TO -
streets. No damage was done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
STREET CAR COLLISION.

Fifty Bruised and One Probably Fa-
tally Hurt At st. Louis.
ST Louis, July ts.--one person was
probably fatally injured and fifty 9TH
ers were more or less bruised by a
rear end collision on the down grade
between two Broadway and Seventh
street cars last night. The accident
was due to broken trolley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
BUTTE HOTEL coLLAPsEs.
Falls on souther, Hotel, Making Loss
of S6O.OC0.

Butte, Mont July 16.-The east wall
Of the Butte hotel collapsed yesterday,
topping over on the Southern hotel,
causing its walls to collapse. The loss
is 100000. All guests escaped unin-
iured
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
ELks TRAIN WRECKED.
Colorado a Southern Train Meets
With Accident-Enqineer Killed.

With Acknowledgment Killed.
Trinidad, Col, July 16.--A Colorado
& Southern railroad train, carrying
hundreds of Eks to the convention in
Denver, was wrecked near Forbes
Junction early today. Engineer Gull
lom was killed and the fireman badly
hurt The train was running slow on
account OF recent heavy rains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
United Tyoothetae Meets.

Buffalo, n. Y, July 16.-The TWEEN
tieth annual convention of the United
Typothetae OF America opened here to-
day with d meeting of the executive
council
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
ENGINEER IS KILLED
Unknown Person Throws Switch at
Port Jarvis, N. ", in Front Of Erie
Train From New York, Which Was
Loaded With Immisrants-several
Slightly Injured.

Port Jarvis, N. Y, July 16.-B. Van
Inwegan, an engineer on the Erie rail-
road, was killed and two other railroad
men were slightly injured last night
when an unknown person threw a
switch in front Of train from New
York, loaded with immigrants and sent
it on a siding. Some of the passen-
gers were slightly bruised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
Clinton Boy browns.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, July 16.-Eddie Monohan
aged 13, was drowned in the Mississip-
pi. while bathing. The body was re-
covered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
HONDURAS DENIED IT.
Says Has Not Declared War in Guate-

Say8 Has Not Declared War IN GUate-
maIa.
New York, July 16.-The Associated
Press has received the following tele-
gram from the president of the repub-
lie Of Honduras:
"Teguigalpa, July 16.-Honduras mas
not declared war. Guatemala. without
justification or reason has invaded the
territory of this republic and the whole
country has come to the national de-
fense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-16
ALFRED eEIT DEAD.

Deceased Said To Have Been Richest
Man in London.
London, July l6.-Alfred Belt we'll
known South African financier. died
today. He was the life governor of
the DeBeers consolidated mines, and
is said to have been the richest man
In London