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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
Hartman Expresses Himself As
Not Wanting 10 Say any
thing About 1t
STOCK MARKET WEAK TO-DAY
Spectators Greatly Divided in Their
Theories as to Yesterdays surpris-
inq Advanee--No Hint of inside De-
Observation-Disclosures Discusses the
Enormous Railroad improvements.

New York, March 1.-The stock mar
ket opened weak today and trading
continued under the influence of the
sensational reading movement of yes
terday. but with spectators divided in
opinion as to whether the Reading ad-
vance was a bull or bear argument.
On the general list first prices were
generally lower.
Reading relapsed three points from
last nights closing price, and Canadian
Pacific dropped over three points.
There were a number of other declines
of to " among the most active spec
ulative stocks. An immediate rally fol-
lowed and the nervous and unsettled
state of the market was shown in fire.
quent fluctuations and great activity in
trading. Failure to clear up the mys-
terry surrounding Reading was the un-
settling influence. The identity of the
buyers and their motives remained in
doubt.
1t was intimated by Hartman that
he expected to visit Washington again
shortly, by appointment with President
Roosevelt.
Sundry opinions on the subject were
an accumulation for new control, re-
newed speculative movement by pow
erful interests on the long side OF stock,
or more manipulative movement In
the market to drive in shorts and make
an advantageous market for. disposing
of further holdings. Trading in Read
ing was watched with the greatest in
terest There was further short COW
ering, but buying or selling bave no
hint of the inside development. Oper-
ations in stock during the first hour
aggregated about $4,000 shares
Henry G. Frick refused to be inter-
viewed, and Harriman's associates at
the Union Pacific headquarters said
that they had no knowledge of any
Reading deal. j. j. Hill said: Il know
nothing about Reading and I don't
want to know anything about it,"
f. H. Hartman arrived at the Of
flee shortly before noon. from Wash
ington. Don't ask me anything about
Reading" he said Don't place me in
a position where I have to talk about
that. l don't want to say anything
about it, Hartman said that he was
we'll satisfied with his visit to Wash
ington. He thought that the admin
istration had arrived at the conclu-
sion that more attention and consid-
GRAFTON should be shown ito railway
matters, ard regarding his views on
the general situation he said: I'VE all
make mistakes, and we sometimes have
to back track. I've had to do it," Har-
riman went on to talk about the enor-
NOUS sums of money put into railroad
improvements, saying how his own
roads had spent something like $780,.
900, 900, and that the country as whole
had been immensely benefited by the
developments of the railroads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
'UNNRT|[N LAW
FREES S|RO|H[RS
Jury in the Case of Brothers on
Trial Brings in Verdict Of
Not Guilty
JURY OUT ONLY ONE HOUR
JURY OUT ONLY ONE HOUR
Men Who Killed Betrayer Of Sister
Plead "Unwritten Law" and Emo
tionaI Insanity--Judse Thanked
Jury for Defending the sanctity Of
the Home-verdict PIeases Public.

Culpepper. Va, March 1.-THE Stro-
ther brothers case was given to the
jury at $3.50 a. M to-day.
The jury returned verdict of not
guilty, after being out but one hour.
The announcement of the verdict was
the signal for an outbreak of approval.
Judge Harrison in dismissing the jury
said.
"Gentlemen: 1 thank you for the
verdict, which think will be approved
by the public. 1t has established
precedent in the state OF Virginia that
no man tried for defending the sanctity
of his home should be found guilty"
The Strother brothers. James and
Philip, were tried on charge Of muir
dering William F. Bywaters, one hour
after the latter ha1 married their sis
ter. Emotional insanity and the "un- (
written law entered largely into the
defense
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
RICH MAN SUICIDES
T. A. Anderson Of Rands, Iowa, Drinks
carboIic Acid-Was Lumber and Inn
pIement Merchant and Farm Owner.

Special to Times-Republican.
Rockwell City, March TT. A. An
derson, of Rands, Iowa, was found at
his barn at 5 o'clock p. m. yesterday in
a critical condition from the effects OF
taking carbolic acid with suicidal in
tent. He was Immediately removed to
his residence and DR.. Norton, of this
place, summoned to attend him, but
found upon reaching him he was dead,
death having taken place about one
hour and a. half after he had taken
the acid.
The cause Of the suicide is not
known. He was slightly out Of health
and it is thought that this may have
been the cause. Mr.. Anderson was a
man about 40 years Of age. He had
been a resident Of Rands for fifteen
years, was a leading dealer in lumber
and implements and owned 120 acres
of valuable land near his home town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07

tion here for two days with the other
counsel for the plaintiffs. In addi-
ton to the former senator there were
present at the conference John w.
Kelley of Portsmouth. n. H; Nathan-
iel E. Martin of Concord. n. H., ana
F.. w. Peabody of this city. Mr.. Pea
body has entered the case as asso-
ciate counsel.
At the close of the conference the
following statement was issued by Mr..
Chandler:
1T has been decided to serve inme-
diately the processes on the four New
Hampshire defendants-Calvin ~.
Frye. Irving G. Tomlinson, Herman Z.
Herring and Lewis C. Strang-and TO
give notice to the Massachusetts and
Illinois defendants, so that they may
be present and join in the New Hamp-
shire suit if they choose. If they do
not join in the suit possibly other suits
will be instituted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
100000 Fc'R THIEF WHEN FREE
Government Can't Find Owners o1
Stolen Gold Dust.

Seattle, Wash, March 7.-When
George Edwards Adams, a self-con-
fessed eml,ezzler from the United
States assay office. gets out of the
penitentiarY at McNeil's Island six
years henct, he will be wealthy man,
having saved about 100000 out of his
populations of gold dust from Alaska
miners.
The government is in peculiar
position regarding Adams case. Pros
ecution was brought against the man
and the government has been acting
as a collector of the miners who We're
defrauded. With practically all claims
filed. only $4,000 has been claimed and
the remainder the government cannot
hold, altho upward of s25o,0Oo in gold
dust was stolen by Adams.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
STORMS CREATES
STIR N SENATE
Letter Read From College Pres
ident opposing Board Of
Regents Bill
LOOKED UPON AS A THREAT
LOOKED UPON AS A THREAT
Storms Called Attention to Minnesota,
Where Educational Interference
Elected Democratic Governor-sen-
ate Passes Superior Courts Bill =
Eckles Introduces New Measure

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March 1.-THE senate
this morning passed by a vote of 80
to S, the bill to permit cities of 1000
population to have superior courts.
This is in the interest of Grinnell,
Shenandoah. and Perry. Warren
sought, without success, to have il
amended to include cities of 1900.
The board of regents bill was taken
up in the senate and Whipple, speak
ing for the bill. consumed large part
of the day In the discussion Whipple
read a letter from President Storms,
recently written, urging opposition to
the bill and he severely excoriated
Storms for having misrepresented the
purpose and nature of the bill. A SEN
sation was created in the senate, when
Whipple read from Storms letter
statement that democratic governor
was elected in Minnesota because of his
championing the educational institu-
that I'VE do not want this experience
in Iowa The senator left the infer
ence that this might be taken as a
threat He also denounced as false the
statement of Storms that the same sys-
TEN is in use in Minnesota and is
found to be embarrassing.
The senate passed the bill placing
police and fire departments in cities Of
10000 under the merit system and in
cluding the. fire chief.
Senator Eckles introduced bill to
permit admission to the soldiers home
of pensioners receiving over SIS per
month. provided they turn over all of
their pension over this amount.
The primary bill was made special
order in the senate for next Tuesday
morning.
The house passed the bill to provide
for certificates for graduate nurses.
The house has killed the bill forbidding
jurors in common carrier cases from
having passes, also the teachers re-
tirement fund bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
Western Base Ball Meeting.

Kansas City, March IA special
meeting of the Western Base Ball as
sociation, to consider the question as
to whether Topeka will be in the West
ern league or the Western association
this season, was held here today. Rep
resentatives from every club in the
league were present. The session was
an executive one.
BY a vote of to 1. the association
voted TO reject the proposition of the
Western League regarding the Topeka
franchise This means Topeka will
remain in the Western Association the
coming season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
PAGE ONE.
nh;e Nevue.

PAGE ONE.
Tslsgraphic News.
Reading Advance Still Mystery
Unwritten Law Frees Strothers Boys.
President Storms Scores Senate.
Rands Merchant Suicide.
Nebraska Railways Retaliate.
Steamer Wrecked OFF Italy. Many
Lives Lost
Death Halts Thaw Trial
Defense Nearly Thru.
Big Robbery at Warsaw.
Iowa Bank Blown Up.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.t
Iowa News.
Queer County Seat Move.
Big Street Gar Strike Threatened.
Cedar Falls Family Almost Asphyx-
lated.
Robbers Secure Several Thousand
Dollars.
Primary Bill Before House and Sen
ate.
Drainage Plans Impeded.
Negroes Fail to Stop Play.
PAGE FOUR.
County News:
Green Mountain Bank Changes
Hands.
Omaha Doctor the Purchaser.
Marietta Farm Sold at Auction.
A. r. Palmer Buys Pemberton Place.
Albion Grain Firm Complains.
Pensions for Home Veterans.
Suggestion for Old Settlers Picnic.
Neighborhood Notes.
PAGES FIVE AND SIX.
City News:
,-,,cn-ro1t Plans Begun.
Will Invite Rev. Mr.. Potter.
Board Names Baccalaureate Giver.
City to Be Sued for Water Damage.
Actions Aggregate $4,000.
kennedy Takes over Team.
Lierle Gets State Job.
Surprise Friends by Marriage. q
Wedding at LaMoille.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General:
Wheat and Corn Firm.
Cattle 10 Cents Higher.
Hogs Steady to Strong.
PAGE. NINE.
Editorial:
Twelve Page Paper Today.
Now for the Primary.
Hand in the Tainted Money"
The Suffrage Amendment.
Hello! Who is This?"
The Galveston Plan.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Outside Point of View.
Hartman, the Man
PAGE TEN.
General News:
No Immunity Bath for Hartman.
Review of the Sports.
Oddly in the News
PAGE ELEVEN.
Iowa News:
Lillooet Cases Soon.
Mason City Janitor Gets Fortune.
PAGE TWELVE.
Miscellany.
The Masquerader
Various Items of Interest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
British Ship Malagar Lost Off
Coast of Italy, With All
on Board
MANY BODIES WASHED ASHORE
corp.es Of Twenty nine Victims Are
So Far Recovered-Number Of Pas
senser. and Crew Not Known at
Present-All Believed to Have Per-
ished-GeneraI News of the Day.

Castellamaredt, stabia, Italy, March
1.-THE British steamer Malagav was
lost in sight of this port during Sc
we're storm. Twenty mine bodies came
ashore from the wreck. The number
of passengers and crew on board has
not been learned here at the present
time. It is not believed that any one
has survived the disaster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
sPooNER AS COUNSEL FOR HILL
Report That Senator Will Receive :
Salary of $4,000.

st. Paul, March 1T was learned
from an authority regarded as unim-
peachable that John C. Spooner OF
Wisconsin will become general coun-
sci for all the diversified interests OF
James j. Hill. The Great Northern
president offered this position to
Spooner six months ago, and the Wis
consin senator. it is said. agreed to ac-
cept on condition that he retain his
senatorship till May 1. The salary OF
the senator's new post is understood to
be $4,000 a year. He probably will
have his offices in New York City
Elihu Root. secretary of state, is said
to have decided the place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
BOLD MOSCOW HoLDUP

seven Armed Men Enter the Univer-
sity, Seize Sum of $4,000, and Kill
Sergeant of Police While Making
Escape.
Moscow, March IA daring holdup
occurred at the university here today.
While the officials were being paid off,
seven armed men entered threatened
all present and demanded money. The
intruders seized $4,000 and decamped.
killing the sergeant of police, whom
they met at the door.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
BOY STILL MISSING
Or. n. N. Marvin, Former Iowan, Con-
suits Delaware State Officials Re-
earding Supposed kidnapping Of His
Little son-WeIi Laid Plot sus-
pected.

Dover. DEL March AFTER another
fruitless search for the missing A.
ear-old son of DR.. H. N. Marvin, re-
Gently Of Sioux City, Iowa, who dis
appeared Monday last from the Marvin
farm at Kittshammock, the family and
neighbors are as much In the dark as
ever Anxiousy looking for some It'd
ings, either by letter or wire, DR.. Mar
vim went to Wilmington today to con-
suit the state officials relative to the
mystery. There is a well founded inn
preston that plans for the little fell
lows abduction were laid when the
father and remainder of the family
were quartered at the hotel here, from
February 18th until last Saturday when
he visited the farm with part of the
family, but returned and did not go
back until Monday. the day on which
the child disappeared.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
The Standard HEARING.

Chicago, March 1.-THE testimony
taken today in the trial of the Standard
Oil company of Indiana related entire
ly to the manner in which tariff
sheets were kept and promulgated by
railroad companies. Several witnesses
were heard. Their evidence related
entirely to the manner of handling and
publishing tariff sheets
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
DEATH OF E. c. HODGES
News From Sacramento, Cal, Brings
Word Of Sudden and Sad Death Of
Iowa Falls Chicago & Northwestern
Agent - Also seeretary Of Masonic
Lodoe.
al to Times Republican

Special to Times Republican
Iowa Falls, March IA wire last
night from Sacramento. Cal, conveys
the news of the sudden death of E. G..
Hodges, agent of the Chicago & North
western road here. He left last week
for the coast on account of poor health.
He was taken suddenly worse on the
train and died in a few minutes. A
wife and daughter survive him. De-
ceased was secretary of the Masonic
lodge here until recently, and former
ly lived at Eldora and Alden. being
agent for the Northwestern at the lat
ter point several years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
DEMAND FREIGHT REFORMS
Representatives Of Commercial Firm,
Meet to Secure Chance,

Representatives Of Commercial Firms
Meet to Secure Change.
Richmond, Va, March Thirty
five men, representing nearly 100000
commercial firms and individuals, and
more than so per cent of the annual
freight tonnage of the United States,
are in session here to formulate plans
for bringing about general improve
ments in the freight movement condi-
tions., 1t is held by these men, who
come from nearly every section of the
country, that the inability of the rail-
roads to make freight transportation
more efficient is paralyzing the COM
mercial interests of the United States,
and it is their purpose that they de-
clare to revolutionize the entire freight
situation in the country
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
ROBBERY NOT AN ERROR.

Count Proves That $4,000 is Missing
From Chicago Treasury.
Chicago, March ANY possibility
that the missing s17s,O00 from the sub
treasury might have been tucked away.
in the currency on hand, as eliminated
when the nimble fingers of four ex-
perts from the United States treasury
at Washington, counted the last Of the
paper money in the vaults.
"It came out correct to dollar"
said Assistant Treasurer Boldenwick.
The secret service bureau meanwhile
appeared to make no further PROCESS
in detecting the thief.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
MORE SUITS IMMINENT.
Lawyer for Mrs. ,Eddy's Son Says it
May Be Necessary to Sue in Other

Boston, March Suits for an ac-
counting of the property of Mrs. Mary
Baker G. Eddy, head of the Christian
Science church, may have to be brought
in Massachusetts and Illinois, accord
ing TO statement made here last
night by former United States Senator
William E. Chandler. leading counsel
for the plaintiffs in the suit brought in
New Hampshire. 1t all depends on
whether or not the Massachusetts de-
PENDANTS and E. A. Kimball of Chicago
will voluntarily accept service and join
with the defendants in the New
Hampshire suit.
Mr.. Chandler has been In consulta-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
SCORES MARRIED SOCIETY.
Dubuque Priest DepIores Conditions
Which Result In Race Suicide.

Which Result in Race Suicide.
Specia! to Times-Republican.
Dubuque, March Father Thomas
Drumm, junior member of the Du-
buque apostolate missionary band,
scored the condition of society tolerat-
ing social evils, as shown in the start
ling race suicide, Wednesday night at
the cathedral He states men and
women are living in the married state
who refuse to comply with the law of
God and nature and to support fam
lily, not maintaining homes, but COM
mon houses. He said the lack of love
and profaning the marriage ceremony
to the civil thing are responsible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07

fortune in money and property. valued
at more than s1.OOO,0o0 Concealed in
her clothing and in secret hiding places
in the room where she died have been
found s250,OoO in gold. handbook
showing that she had on deposit $4,000
in the Bank of Guatemala at Guate-
n,ala City and deeds to much property
in Guatemala and Mexico have also
been found,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
WALKER IN CUSTODY
Detectives Arrest Abscondins Bank
Official at San Francsco-EmbezzIed
$565,000 From Connecticut Bank.

San. Francisco March IA detec-
tive agency stated today that they
had located W. F. Walker, of New
Britain, Conn.,, in this city, here. He
has been hiding here since February 81.
They expect to take him into custody
within a few days. Walker is wanted
on a charge of embezzling $565.O0o from
the Savings bank of New Britain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
THEY MUST TESTIFY:
Non Resident Witnesses Summoned
Must Appear Il, Oil Hearing at St.
Louis-suits instisated by the Pres.

ST. Louis, March IA decision was
handed down in the United States cir
cult court today sustaining the order
that nonresident; witnesses must come
to st. Louis and testify in the case
against the Standard Oil Company and
over fifty other nonresident compan-
les and individuals, co-defendants
with the Waters Pierce Oil Company.
The suit was filed by the government
at the instance of President Roose-
velt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
KILLS ITS DIVORCE ,AD,sTRy.

South Dakota Frames Law Requiring
Residence Of Year in State.
Pierre, S. D., March THE house
passed the senate divorce bill, requir-
ing residence Of one year in The
state and three months in the county
hef re b einpin. .ivorce suit, with
all hearings in open court. This law
kills the divorce industry OF the
state, which has become distasteful to
people OF South Dakota.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, D. c.. March w. D.
Pollard has been appointed postmaster
at Mineral Ridge. Boone county, vice
C b. Jennings. resigned.
W. B. Barkslow has been appointed
rural letter carrier, with Cyrus Bark
slow a. substitute at Atalisss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
TEsTIFIEs AGAINST HERMANN.
Evidence Showing That Plans Were
Made to "Take Care Of Him."

6VIUSTICS 0ItVWT1I9 Iosto vvSsV
Made to "Take Care Of Him."
Washington, March THAT Binger
Hermann, former commissioner of the
general land office, and the late Sena-
tor Mitchell of Oregon, would have
to be taken care Of out of the profits
of land speculations depending on the
creation of the Blue Mountain forest
reserve in eastern Oregon, was testified
to today in the trial of Hermann.
George Sorenson, a lumber and land
broker of Portland Ore, who recently
was convicted of conspiracy in the land
frauds in that state, was the witness.
He was produced by the government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
STEAMER ON sANDBANNk.
British Vessel Grounds at NoIIe Plat
purino Dense Foo

Flushing Holland, March Z. -
The British steamer Cambridge, with
forty-six passengers, and a crew of
fifty aboard grounded this morning at
Nole Plaat, during a fog. As the tide
receded it left the Cambridge high and
dry on a sandbank. The sea is calm.
Later the Cambridge was f1oated
without apparent damage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
ARCHIE ROOSEVELT WORSE.

Dr. Lambert Hastily Summoned to
Capital From New York.
New York, March 7.-Dr. Alexandes
Lambert, who has several times at
tended the children of President Roose.
welt, was hastily summoned to Wash.
ington this afternoon by a message
informing him that the presidents son
Archie was worse. Lambert left for
Washington at o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
scHMIrz PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
San francisco Mayor Files Answer t.
Charge Of Extortion.

San Francisco, March 7.--Mayor
Schmitz appeared before Judge Dunno
today, ard pleaded not guilty to the
charge of extortion preferred against
him by the grand jury. By agreement,
next Monday was set for the trial.
Court adjourned until o'clock, to
await the report of the coroner, who
had been directed to take Abraham
Reuf into custody, if he could be
found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
ENGLAND HAS ROYAL VISITOR.

strinqent Precautions for Protection Of
Dowager Empress Of Russia.
London, March 1.-THE Dowager
Empress of Russia arrived here this
morning for a visit to her sister,
Queen Alexandria. The police have
taken stringent precautions for her
protection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
RAILWAYS RETALIATE
All Nebraska Roads Withdraw Every
Glass OF Reduced Fare When 2-cent
Law EIecomes Effective-The Only

Omaha, March Tn retaliation for
adverse legislation eliminating in the
passage of the 2-cent per mile passen-
ger fare hill by the Nebraska legisla-
ture, which went, into effect this morn
ing, all lSebraksa railroads issued cir
culars this morning abolishing all
classes Of reduced fares. The circular
says the roads propose to make the
2-cent rate the only possible rate to
apply on Nebraska passenger fares.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-07
MARRIAGE MAY Be llIeuaI.

New York, March IA point that
Is being discussed is the legal stand
ing of the marriage between Thaw and
Evelyn Nesbit. Both DR. Evans and
DR.. Wagner have testified that they be-
lieved Thaw was of unsound mind
when he signed the will and codicil on
the night OF April 4, 1905. This was
the day of the marriage.
If Thaw was insane at that time he
was. under the law of Pennsylvania,
Incompetent to enter into a contract,
Marriage is under the law a contract.
and if he was insane at the time, his
marriage would be void. not voidable
at the pleasure of one of the parties,
but actually void under the law. This
is only one OF the peculiar legal aspects
of the case which are interesting law.
yers and followers of the case in gen.
eraI