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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-09
Bessie Gerardy, Little Michigan
Girl, Swallows Poison in
School Room
SAID SHE WANTED TO DIE
Had Told Her Playmates That She
intended Committing suicide-Motive
Is shrouded in Mystery-While Some
Believe Morbid Love Stories Prompt
ed the Act, Parents Enter Denial.

Owosso, Mich, Oct 9.--Declaring she
was tired of living, Bessie Ger
ady, IL years old, swallowed poison be-
fore twenty of her classmates yester-
day and died in the school room an
hour later.
The child's tragic death occurred In
the Martin school in Venice township.
some miles from Owosso. The little
girl, with score of her playmates,
was standing at the pump in the school
yard She took small bottle from her
pocket, poured it's contents into a tin
cup partly filled with water and drank
it. exclaiming:
There. I've talsen poison. / am
tired of living"
Then she ran into the school room,
where she repeated her declaration to
thu teacher, Miss Beulah Wilcox. A
moment later she was taken violently
i'll. A physician was summoned, but
all his efforts 10 save the little girls
life were unavailing. In an hour she
was dead.
She was partly conscious during her
convuls.ons and resisted the Doctors
efforts to save her life, repeating that
she wanted to die.
The poison was nux vomica, drug
used In proper doses as medicine by
her father for stomach trouble. Tho
bottle, labeled poison had been kept
in cupboard, and before starting for
school the child had. poured a quan-
tity of the drug into small perfumery
bottle.
No Light on Mystery.
The mystery in the motive which inn
PEELED so bright and winsome child
to take her own life never will be
solved.
Her playmates insisted that several
times before yesterday Bessie had de-
clered she would kill herself. Two little
girls who were the most with her say
that this is not the first time Bessie
had said she was tired of life-that
about a month ago she told them she
was going to take poison and kill her
SELF Nothing of this ever came to the
ears OF her parents.
One day last week. it is asserted,
Bessie wrote note to a druggist in
Owosso. w. e. Collins, asking him to
send hef some arsenic and to have 1t
directed so that it would not go to her
home for fear her parents would find
out about it. Then, because she had
no stamp and could not ask for one
without revealing her secret to her
parents, she read the note to her play
mates and tore it in bits.
Reads Morbid Love Stories1
1t is believed by some that the child
had taken the idea of suicide from
trashy love stories which she had read
secretly Some Of her playmates insist
that the little girl was fond Of reading
such stories.
The parents deny this, saying that the
girl, while bright and well up in her
studies, of the seventh grade, was not
much of reader, and hardly ever took
up book.
Miss Wilcox, the teacher, does not
believe that reading had made the child
morbid, She says the girl did well in
school, but was not fond of reading.
She questioned If the reading of novels
had anything to do with the deed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-09
A raunous Dell.

On the watch tower Of the yela, AZ
the Alhambra, Spain, there is silver
toned bell which the Moslems hung a.
signal to let on the water in the gar
dens and the fountain in the city below.
Its sound can be heard ut Llga, thirty
miles away. The maiden who strikes
it is sure Of a husband before the year
Is out, and Of good one II she rings
loud enough. On certain fete days 1t is
lively for the bell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-09
LEAGUE is ACTIVE.
Hearsts Political Party Appeals tc
Public for. Funds.

Public for Funds.
New York Oct. 9--The independence
League has issued an appeal asking
for funds. 1t declared that any sum.
however small, will be accepta BILE, as
the league is engaged in political
fight for the benefit Of the people and
that the people ought to contribute. 1t
is directed to all patriotic citizens.
Charles +. Murphy, leader of Tam
many Hall, yesterday said ii had been
decided that no candidate shall be on
the democratic judicial ticket who was
not democrat He added that he con-
sidered that the supporters of Mr..
Hearst, who were in the independence
League, were democrats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-09
Cheap Rates to Pacific Cost.

Commencing September 18th and
continuing until October 31st. the
Iowa Central will have on sale reduc-
ed rate one way tickets to California,
Oregon, Washington. British Columbia.
Utah. Montana and Idaho. Rates SIS
below regular fare.
Call on agents for particulars. or
address A. 3. QUITS.
G. p. and T. A.. Minneapolis. MINI.
A. B. Cults. q. P. and T. A.. Minneap-
ellis. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-09

despair gives way to the maddest
gayety. He swore at Hatch and made
him take of the irons. He got out a
bottle Of white rum and forced them
4 all to drink his health. He kept them
In roar with the story of his adven
lures and laughed and cried In turn as
he described his life ashore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-09
CURE MAY CAUSE DEATH.
Chicago Woman, Suffering With In
somnia. eathes in Boiling Water.

New York, Oct. 9.-Mrs. George n.
jerks, 60 year Old. wife of Chicago
physician, is in q serious condition al
st. Luke's hospital as result of a
peculiar accident in her apartments at
the Waldorf-Astoria. Mrs. jerks. VIII,
had been staying at the hotel with her
husband for several days, has long
been victim OF insomnia, and 1t had
been her custom to take q hot bath
Immediately before retiring. Some tire
after midnight Mrs. jerks filled the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-09
Transient Rooms
Leland Hotel
WILLIAM IL. DAVIS, Proprietor.
Employment Agency.
Clean Beds. 105 North Center 81
New Orleans
for the Tourist

q the title Of very attractive illus.
taated book descriptive Of this most in
Of American .ities. October
is delightful time Of the year to visis
New Orleans, and Tho very low rate
,ned for the Supreme Lodge Meet
KNIGHTS OF PYTHiAs
Affords an opportunity to visit New Or
leans and the South. including the
NATIONAL MILITARY PARK At
VickSBURG
that should not be overlooked even
though you may not be interested in
the K, Of p Meeting.
For reduced rates to New Orleans,
and free copies Of X. Of p. Folder, "Nsw
Orleans for tho Tourist, !" and similar
book about the National Military Park
entitled "vicksburp for the Tourist"
address n. j. PHELPS,
Division Passenger Agent,
Illinois Central Railroad,
Dubuque, lows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-09

bath in her suite and plunged in. The
water was almost boiling and she was
terribly scalded before her husband
succeeded in removing her from the
tub.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-09
Forty Years
Between
By LLOYD osBoURNE
Copyright BY tho S. S. Mcclure Co.

Fl. if it had been any one bu
him!" exclaimed Capital
Hadow.
"It's horrible to cali hii.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23

about midnight last night, while re-
turning from Menlo Park, by men sup
posed to be members of the citizens
patrol. Two other occupants of the
auto were slightly wounded. Two men
suspected of the shooting have been
arrested The automobile carried a
Red Cross flag.
Tiden is prominent commission
merchant of this city, a member OF
Governor Pardees staff and one of the
foremost in the relief work. Three
men have been arrested. The men un-
der arrest are e. S. Boyneten, George
w. Simmons and Malcolm Vance. They
are all young men and members of the
citizens patrol. Boyneton declares that
he did not see the Red Cross flag on
Tilden's car and when the latter did
not stop when challenged he fired. The
coachman in the car then began shoot
ing Simmons and Vance replied. The
killing Of Tilden has created the great
est Indignation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
NO CLASH WITH FUNSTON.
Mayor schmitz, as WeII as Army Of.
ficer, Enters Denial.

Washington, April 23.-Secretary
Taft's attention having been directed
to the reports that friction existed at
San Francisco between General Funs-
ton and Mayor Schmitz, he sent a mes
sage to General Funston asking for the
facts in the case. General Funston's
reply was received at the war depart
ment yesterday:
Report of disagreement" reads the
dispatch, between Mayor Schmitz and
myself must be based on the excited
Imagination of some overworked news
paper correspondent. Mayor Scilmitz
and myself have been working together
in the unity of doing great work and
we are helping to the extent of our
ability and apparently to the satisfac-
ton of every friend of the community
and all unfortunate people of the city"
The department also received yester-
day two kilograms from Mayor
Schmitz on this subject. The first one
which was dated Saturday, reads as
follows: Report of conflict between
General Funston and myself absolute
ly without foundation. We are not on
ly without difference but are cooperat-
ing in the utmost friendship and har-
mony. General Funston's excellent
work, his good Judgment and his zeal
in our cause by day and by night are
appreciated by the people of San Fran
cisco in this hour Of great distress.
The army and nation are to be con-
graduated on the possession of such
officers as General Funston"
The second dispatch from Mayor
Schmitz, which is dated yesterday, is
as follows: "Supplementing my tel
egram Of Saturday l wish again, even
in the midst Of our great troubles, to
express my indignation at the remark
able, malicious and decidedly untruth-
full suggestion that a conflict exists be-
tween General Funston and myself. l
wish to emphasize the pleasantness and
harmony Of our relations and cooper
alton"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
FOOD COMES EVEN FROM CHINA.
Steamer Arrives From the Orient
With Cargo of Rice and Tea.

Steamer Arrives From tho Orient
With Cargo of Rice and Tea.
San francisco, April 23.-The Pacifc
Mail steamer China, with a cargo IN
cluding large quantity of foodstuffs,
arrived from the orient and was
docked at Oakland In order that the
supplies might he distributed there.
The shipping of San Francisco Is at
standstill. and such will be the state
of affairs while the city is In the least
endangered. The United states cruis-
ers Chicago and Marblehead are sta
toned OF Meiggs wharf. and prevent
every vessel whether foreign or do
mestic, from sailing out of the harbor
The vessels are being held here to be
ready for any emergency that may
arise
The federal authorities removed all
the customs restrictions from the car
go of the steamer China, and as soon
as possible the rice. tea and other food
stuffs from the orient We're taken of
the vessel and sent to the aid of tho
stricken Chinese. Until next Monday
the foreign vessels will be examined
merely to pass upon the health of the
vessel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23

shock to this historic building will not
exceed according to the statement of
Manager Wilkins $500. In fact the es-
cape of the Cliff House is one Of the
curious features of the disaster, which
has befallen San Francisco. The fam
Gus Sutro baths, located near the Cliff
House with it's hundreds of thousands
of square feet of glass roofing, also
was practically unharmed. Only few
of the windows in the Sutro baths and
in the Cliff House were broken and the
lofty chimney of the pumping plant OF
the former establishment was cracked
only slightly
wilkins of the Cliff, House notified
the general relief committee that he
would turn over the establishment as
we'll as the immense stables of his re-
sort, which are unharmed, to the hous-
ing of the homeless. The only ditfl-
Guilty about the acceptance of this ten
der would be the difficulty of the cart
Ing of supplies that distance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23

San Francisco, April pa thousand
OF San F'rancisco's homeless slept In the
open, as they slept at all, in drench-
ing rain last night, adding untold
misery and suffering to those whose cup
is already full. Shortly after midnight
it began to rain, and the Indications
are that it may continue thruout the
day. Il
Thousands of people, men, women
and children, camped in the parks,
squares and open lots, were awakened
by the rain dashing in their faces. and
the water dripping thru ther impro-
vised tents. Wherever possible, the
women and children were crowded and
huddled into regular canvas water-
proof tents, such as are on hand Lit
tie, however, could be done, as the Ia
cilities are entirely inadequate to house
all kinds OF homeless, and large
number sought the protection Of trees
and bushes, with few boards placed
over their heads to ward off the water.
About daylight a man appeared at the
police headquarters with the tears
streaming down his cheeks and Sob
bing until he could not speak, asking
for some kind Of a conveyance to take
his family from Golden Gate park to
some shelter. He was told that noth-
ing could be done until daylight. The
rain has cooled the ruins and extin-
guished some fires which still illumi-
mated the sky from the ruins Of tha
city. The night was Of almost stygian
darkness, and the silence was only
broken ny the measured tread of pa
trolls and sentries and an occasional
shot Last might for the first time
lights were allowed in the houses, but
only from dark until 10 o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
FIGHT FLAMES WITH RED WINE
Italians Draw on Their Cellar Supplies
~ When Water Gives Out.

~ When Water Gives Out.
San Francisco, Cal. April 23.--An
Incident of the fire in the quarter on
the slope of Telegraph hill is worthy
OF note. The only available water sup
ply was found in well dug In early
days. At critical moment the pump
suddenly sucked dry and the water in
the wei; was exhausted
One who was not on that hill in the
circle Of flame can not imagine the sit
uation.
There is last chance, boys!" was
shouted and Italian residents crashed
in their cellar doors with axes and,
calling for assistance. began rolling
out barrels of red wine.
The cellars gave forth barrel after
barrel until there was fully 5000 gall
Ions ready for use. Then barrel heads
were smashed in and the bucket bril-
gade turned from water to wine. Sacks
were dipped in the wine and used for
beating out the fire. Beds were strip
ped of their blankets and these We're
soaked in the wine and hung over the
exposed portions of the cottages and
men on the roofs drenched the shingles
and sides of the houses with wine.
And the wine won. All Friday after
noon and until o'clock this morning
those lads on the hill carried on the
fight. much Of the time using wine in,
stead of water. They saved their
homes and went thirsty to save the
wine to pour on the fire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
FIRE CHIEF SULLIVAN DEAD.
Head Of Department Succumbs to In
iuries Without Learning of Fire.

Head OF Department Succumbs to In
juries Without Learning of Fire.
San Francisco. April 23.-Chief D. j..
Sullivan of San Francisco's fire de-
partment, died at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning from the effects of injuries re-
ceived on the morning Of the earth
quake Chief Sullivan and his wife
were sleeping in the fire house adjoin-
ing the California hotel, on Bush
street. The earthquake shook down
the chimney of the hotel and sent 1t
crashing thru the fire house. Chief
Sullivan and his wife were carried
with the debris two stories to the
ground floor, where they were extricat-
ed after great difficulty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan were taken
at once to the Southern Pacific hotel
but when the flames reached the Mis-
sion they were moved again, this time
70 the General hospital at the Presidio
II was found that Mr.. Sullivan was
suffering from a. fractured SKULL Iour
broken ribs, and other injuries.
Eddie Graney was with Chlef oulii-
van from the time he removed from
the fire house until his death. Grahey
Yesterday stated that Chief SulllVah
never knew there was fire. AFTER re-
covering consciousness the chlel LOON
great interest in the affairs OF the CITY
being always apprehensive that a 1lre
would break out. He knew from the
first that he was dying from his in1ur-
les but never forgot the interests OF
his department. His mind seemed 10
dwell on the need Of salt water fight
ing plant, and he repeatedly spoke 10
his friends Of the increasing necessity
for such an adjunct to the fire depart
ment of the city.
Mrs. Sullivan, who suffered serious
injuries, has progressed satisfactorily,
and it is believed that she will recover
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
other is missing, with little hope Of
being found alive.

other is missing, with little hope Of
being found alive.
There were forty men in the mine at
the time Of the explosion. Seventeen
miners, who were working 3,700 feet
from the entrance, escaped uninjured
thru another opening. The explosion
occurred in rooms and 4, near the
main entrance, and was the result of a
windy shot, which ignfted the dust.
An order for twenty-five coffins has
been received by local undertaking
establishment here, that many bodies
having been taken out during the aft
sernoon. st
The mine was not badly damaged,
and work can be resumed in couple
of days The mine gave employment
to $50 men.
Other Workers to Rescue.
Miners from adjacent camps are as
sisting in the rescue. Gen. Supt. Rob-
ert O'Neil left here on special train
and is personally directing the rescue
work.
Among the dead is James 2. Reed,
fire boss Most of the others are Ital-
ians and Japanese.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
Secretary Shaw Says Treasury
Will Afford ALI Possible Aid
to Frisco Banks
GOVERNMENT WILL REBUILD
Federal Structures Destroyed by the
Fire Will Be Restored as Soon As
1t is Possible To Do so-senate
Passes Resolution for s1,5ooooo APP
preparation.

Chicago, April 23.--There is no reas-
enable limit on the amount of money
which the national government is ready
to transfer to San Francisco, to be
available for rebuilding the city. The
foregoing statement was made today
by Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, in
Chicago on private business. Shaw
continues: Ten million, at first
thought sufficient, was merely a drop
in the bucket. 1t develops now that
the extent Of the calamity is becoming
known. The San Francisco subtreas-
ury will be re-established temporarily
in the mint and transfers Of money will
be made thru it. There will be no ex-
pense for exchange. Money borrowed
in the east is being paid from the San
Francisco subtreasury Destroyed
government buildings 1 expect to be
rebuilt as quickly as possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23

the California earthquake. The form
which their effort will take has not YET
been decided. but it is suggested that
they build a hospital. Mesdames
Adair Joseph Chamberlain, Cralgle
and Arthur Paget and Lady Craven al
ready have Joined in the movement.
Mrs. Whitlaw Reid will be unable 10
join the committee owing to the Oh
fetal position of her husband, but she
has sent a large donation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
FREE DUTY BILL INTRODUCED
Gaines Would Have It Cover Imported
Contributions and Building Material.

Washington. April 23.-Representa- :
tive Gaines. of Tennessee, introduced
a bill today admitting free duty 6 all
goods. wares, or merchandise which
may be .imported into the United States
as gratuitous contributions for the
relief of the earthquake sufferers in
California. The bill further valves
duty on building materials imported in
to the United States, when satisfactory
proof has been made to the secretary
OF the treasury that such materials will
actually and permanently be used In
rebuilding San Francisco.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
PAGE ONE.
Teieuraphic News.

PAo6 SN6s
Teiegraphio News.
Rain Causes Suffering at Frisco.
Homeless are Drenched Today.
Work of Rebuilding Begun.
Good Supply of Food on Hand.
Banks to Be Given Federal Aid.
Vigilance Committee Organized.
Ferry Building In Danger.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Iowa Cities Liberal in Donations.
Hotel at Colfax Burns.
Doctors Fight Phone Company.
Greater Iowa VS.. Little loWanS.
Cummins Has Big Lead.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
Victory for Cummins Sure.
Busse Has Not Been Pardoned.
What Excuse Have Perkins and Her
riott.
Possible Railroad Investigation.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Newspaper Comment.
PAGE FIVE.
To Rebuild San Francisco.
United tSates Mint Saved.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
Local News.
Great Start for Frisco Relief.
city's Contribution VIII Be Over
$4,000.
Two Mass Meetings Held.
Brownies Win and Loose.
District Pythian Meeting Postponed.
Grocers' Picnic June 10.
pACE EIGHT
Wheat Ruled Stronger.
Board of Trade Quotations.
The Live 81 Market.
Standard Oil Secrets Barred.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
REFUGEES REACH OGDEN.
Hartman Emphasizes Necessity

Hartman Emphasizes Necessity Of
Promptly Sending Food Supplies.
Ogden, Utah, April 23.-E. H. Harri-
man sends the following message:
Have gone over the situation in San
Francisco. am deeply impressed
with the necessity of uninterrupted for
warding of food supplies with which
to feed the 100000 homeless persons"
Six hundred and forty persons reach
ed Ogden at noon and are being fed
by the local relief committee. Among
them is Mrs Ida Reed, bound for Wav-
erly, Iowa, who is in jail, a raving
maniac. Her ten-year- old son is be-
ing cared for by the relief committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-04-23
Volunteer Architects.

Chicago, April 23.-In response to an
appeal by Mayor Schmitz of San Fran
cisco. for architects and craftsmen to
assist in rebuilding San Francisco
twenty mine volunteers applied today
at Mayor Dunne's office. Chfcagos
second relief train carrying provisions
for the earthquake victims Is already
to leave. Three oars are filed with
chloride of lime for use as disfnfectant,
formed part of the train. The cityv
cash contributions now amount to ovs
er s46O.O00