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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
Flx RURAL CARRIERS PAY.
Service for. Next Fiscal Year Will Cost
Nearly $35, 600 900.

Washington, April Postmaster
General Mayer has approved the de-
tailed adjustment OF salaries of rural
tree delivery carriers as submitted by
Assistant Postmaster General Gray and
the new schedule that will become eff
fective July next will make graded
increase in the compensation Of carr
riers Of from 8. to 25 per cent, based
upon the number of miles traversed by
carriers as shown by the records OF the
department.
The adjustment adopted with the
increase Of upward of $6,000.000 made
In the appropriation by congress VIII
involve an aggregate expenditure for
rural. service during the next fiscal
year OF nearly $s5 5,ooo,oo0. The sched-
ule follows:
Routes Of twenty-four miles or more,
5000 per annum.
Twenty-two to twenty-four I miles.
1864.
Twenty to twenty-five miles. $50.
Eighteen to twenty miles, 1920.
sixteen to eighteen miles, $500.
Fourteen 70 sixteen miles, $40.
Twelve to fourteen miles, 1904.
Ten to twelve miles. $46S.
Eight to ten miles, 1892
SIX to eight miles, 1896.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
Unexpected Flood Sweeps Over
Capital Hill, a Suburb Of
Oklahoma City
MANY DRIVEN FROM LowLANDs
The Canadian River Bank Is Full and
4 It May Be Some Time Before =
Can Be Determined Whether Any
Lives Are Really Lost-o -okIahoms
City Proper Il safe.

Oklahoma City, April "a clouds
burst over Capital Hill, suburb Of
this city, Just south of the Canadian
river, last night, flooded that place.
Seven persons are missing or reported
drowned. Many persons were camped
>on the lowlands near the river and
were caught unawares. having but little
time to make their escape. The river
bank is full and 1t will be some time
before it can be determined II any lives
really are lost. There was another
heavy rainfall this morning, which
caused the river to rise still higher, en-
dangering property In the lowlands.
Three thousand people live In Capi-
tai Hill, which lies south Of the NORTH
Canadian river. The hill was drained
into the small stream called Lightning
creek, which enters the river just be-
low Oklahoma City. The water came
down the creek and covered the low
lands in such volume as to force out
people living In tents, shanties and
small houses on the low ground. Okla
homa City proper is not at all endan-
gered.
An area covering several square
miles has been flooded, causing thous-
ands of dollars Of damage to railway.
and farm property Railway traffic iss
paralyzed. The Canadian river is ris-
ing rapidly and people in the lowlands
are moving out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
I scHMlTz WOULD CONFESS.
Frisco Mayor Wants to SECURE Promise
Sf Immunity, However.

Frisco Mayor Wants to Secure Promise
6f Immunity, However.
San Francisco, Cal. April 29.-Mayor
SchIhits, Indicted mayor Of this city,
frightened by the vigor Of his prosecu-
tors, has filed his aplication for i'm
muntty. A trusted lieutenant of the
accused official laid before the district
attorney the mayors offer 1t Is un-
der consideration, but the well in
formed do, not believe it will be ac-
cepted, as both Assistant District At
torney Francis j. Heney and Rudolph
Spreckles, head OF the anti graft move
,nent. are determined to convict
Schmitz and send him to prison.
Schmitz's agent told the prosecution
that IL they would grant the immunity
prayed for the chief executive would
do the following things:
Resign the office of mayor OF san
Francisco.
Y Make full confession to the grand
jury OF everything he knows about mu-
nicipai graft.
Join the ranks OF the reformers.
II A confession from Mayor Schmitz
would, it is believed, involve some of
the .higher up men which the graft
prosecution is known to be anxious to
broing to the bar Of justice, among
them William r. Herrin and Patrick
Calhoun.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
United States Supreme Court
Rules on 100000 Case
Against the Burlington
PACKERS CASE is AFFIRMED
First Of the Rebate Suits Brought in
Missouri and Lost by Packers, 10
Affirmed by Appellate court-AlI Big
Packers Involved, and Suit Has Far
Reaching Results.

Washington, April 29.-ln an opin-
ion by Justice Moody, the supreme
court of the United States today de-
cided the case of Robert H. Green, q
citizen of Pennsylvania vs.. the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy Railway Com
pany adversely to Green. This was
an action to recover 100000 damages
on account of injuries sustained by
Green in railway accident at Brush,
Col, September, 1905. The suit was
instituted in the United States cir
cult court for the eastern district OF
Pennsylvania, but that court refused
to entertain it on account of the Bur-
lington road not legally doing business
in that district, because II was regis
tered as required by the Pennsylvania
law in the state for business purposes
Railroad Company. and not by it's later
name of Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
affirmed by todays opinion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
NELL WINS FIELD MEET.
Score of 81 1-3 to 81 2-3 at Des
Moines, Saturday.


- al t. Times Republican.
e innell April 29-Notwithstandin
tns fact that the Des Moines dope
sheets had 1t all fixed for Drake Uni
versity to win the field meet held at
that place on Saturday last, the Iowa
College boys pulled good sized victory
out OF it, winning by a score of "a Id
to 81 2-3.
Besides the mile relay, time $3.50.
Grinnell won first and third in the lOU
yard dash, also in the mile run. and 120
yard hurdles; second and third In the
pole vault; first, second and third In the
440 yard dash first and second In the
220 yard hurdles; third in the half mile
run; third in the discus throw; third In
the 16-pound shot-put; first, second
and third in the 22O yard dash; first
and second in the 2-mile run; third in
the 16-pound hammer throw; first, and
tie with two Drake men for second, In
high jump; first and second in broad
jump; and the half-mile relay, time,
1876 3-5.
In addition. to the winning OF the
field meet. Grinnell took the victory in
a tennis game at Mt. Vernon against
Cornell, and mt Cedar Rapids against
Coe college, also in a base ball game at
Mt. Vernon, by score Of to 2.
fire started in the basement Of the
Clifford hotel Saturday evening. but
prompt action on the part of the fire
company prevented 1t doing more than
nominal damage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
The Pocahontas News.

special To IIulcS-INCPuOliCoH
Pocahontas, April 29-Complaint
has been filed before the mayor to pre-
vent base ball games on Sunday. The
games are held in a pasture south of
town, where a few enthusiasts meet
Sundays, pick out a couple. of mines
and proceed TO play the national game.
The oats i'll this neighborhood stood
the freeze well, according to reports
from farmers. One farmer says: Oats
are not damaged any, and / sowed
mine in the last week of March. They
are Just now coming up, and cannot
see that they are damaged from the
frost l have good stand" Another
SAYS: mo. nny oats are not hurt. l
believe 1t was too dry for them to
sprout and the cold weather could not
hurt them any more in the ground
than 1t could in the granary."
Some of the small fruit in the gar
dens. however, is hurt. Gooseberries
and currants will produce only very
limited crop in this neighborhood
r. Poe, -'-'-.~' n or on were
summoned to Sioux City as petit j
ors.
Mr.. Giniland and son are up from
Bagley to look after, their business in-
terests here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
cRlNNELL FIELD MEET.
Contest Was Participates in W, High
School Glasses.

Contest Was Participated in byg, High
School Classes.
Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, April 29-The Grinnell high
school field meet was held Saturday
afternoon and resulted as follows: !.
100 yard dash-F'irst, Barnes; second,
Decanter; third, Martin. Time - 10 4-5
seconds.
220 yard dash-First, Barnes; second,
Shahan; third, Spooner. Time-25 sec
onds.
44o ward dash-First shahan: Sec
ond. Hobbs; third, Swaney. Time -
Sc rs seconds.
One half mile run-First, Wells; Sec
ond, Dawkins; third, Hobbs. Time n
2:27 AS seconds.
One mile run-First, Hobbs; second.
Proctor; third, O'Brien. Tdme-5:S4 80
One-half mile relay-First. seniors, A
class: sophomores, c class; and fresh
men. D class, who stood against the
Junior class; second, juniors. Time
-1:43.
22O yard-First. Decanter; second,
Rivers; third, Martin Hurclles. Time
-29 2-5 seconds.
High jump-Ffrst, SpooHer anu
Pierce tie; third, Dawkins. Height -
4 feet, 10 inches.
Broad jump-First, Patten; second
Dawkins, third; spooner. Distance =
II feet, 10 inches.
Pole vault-First, Patton; second,
Pierce; third, Dawkins. Height - feet.
6 inches.
Discu. throw-First Spooner; sec
ond. Patton; third. Wiltamuth. Distance
TS2 feet, 6 inches.
Hammer throw-First, Patton; sec
ond, shahan; third, spooner. Distance
80 feet 10 inches.
Shot put-First, spooner; second
Patton; third, Hobbs. Distance - 90
feet, inches
100 ward hurdles-First, Decanter
second, Rivers; third, Martin.
Totals-seniors. sophomores and
freshmen-65.
Juniors-57
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
PACKERS LOSE ON APPEAL.
United States Court Affirms Missouri
Decision on Rebates.


st. Paul, April 29.-Judge Sanborn
today filed an opinion in the federal
court of appeals, affirming the judg-
lnents Of the United States district
court for the western district of Mis-
souri, against the packers, for accepting
concessions of IL cents per 100 pounds
from a portion Of the established rate
for transportation Of provisions on
thru bills of lading from Kansas City
to Christiana and other points In for.
eign countries.
Defendants In the case involved In
the decision are the Armour Packing
Company, Swift & Company, Morris
& Company, and the Cudahy Packing
Company These cases are the hrst
of the so-called rebate cases brought
by the United States against the
packers to be determined by the ap-
pellate court, and will form the basis
for future action until the supreme
court reviews the decision.
The lower court imposed penalty
Of $4,000 on each indicted firm, and
these fines have been affirmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
Iowa at Washington.

washington, d. c., April 29.-Post-
masters appointed:
Dickens, Clay county-James j. Cair-
shon, vice w. w. Culver, resigned.
Luray, Marshall county-Leona Mel
berg, vice j. Melberg. deceased.
Dolph Traves of Sioux City and A. j.
Clancy of Sioux City are appointed
meat inspectors in connection with the
bureau of animal industry.
The secretary Of the interior has ex-
ecuted contract and approved the
bond Of James Burton of Delhi, Ia, for
the construction and completion of dl-
vision C of canals and structures OF
the Buford Trenton irrigation project.
in North Dakota. Division G Is work
on pressure pipe in connection with
the pumping system, and Mr.. Burtons
bid was $13,282.50
Patents have been granted as fol-
lows:
Mack Allen of Redfield, toy; E. H.
Bump of Grinnell, fat cutting machine;
George A. Culver of Shenandoah, hay
rake and loader; Ray w. Franklin of
Fairfield, carrier; R. H. Gay of Cones
vile, door controlled electric elevator
system; William M. Hotze of Carson,
stock fountain; Levi James of Colum-
bus Junction harness hook; Frank HI.
Keys of Council Bluffs fastening de-
vice; Leroy J. Lindsay of Seymour,
hay stacker: r. Mccartney of Ottum-
wa, box: Pearl L. Martin of ST Marys s.
wire stretcher; B. f. Norton of Eagle
Grove, shade and reflector for electric
lights; D. C. Paisley Of Dolliver, end
gate fastener; Jacob Pfeffer of Water
loo, sanitary toilet cabinet; John Ver-
ner of Charlton, centrifugal fan; j. R.
Windsor of Des Moines, candy cooling
table; A. Deensing of Altoona, chain
for potato planter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
REFUSE TO ATTACK ROOSEVELT
81. Louis Trades Union Turns Down
Resolution AssaiIing President.

st. Louis, Mo, April 2s.-The Cen
trail Trade and Labor union of st.
Louis yesterday refused to indorse a
Louis Sunday refused to indorse
resolution by the patterns makers or
ganization, attacking President Roose-
syelt for his denunciation of Meyer and
HAYWOOD, officers Of the Western Fed
Grafton Of Miners, charged with COM
plicity in the murder OF Ex-Governor =.
Staunenberg. as undesirable citizens"
Memhers Of the central labor body de-
clared:
mo matter what we may think OF
Mr. Roosevelt we must, as good citi-
Gems, respect the office of chief magis-
trate of our republic"
The resolution was referred to a
committee for consideration after the
central labor body ha drefused to In
dorse It.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
FOR TAMMANY HALL CONTROL

Contest Now on Between Mayor Nc.
cleIIan and Charles r. Murphy.
New York, April 29.-The end to the
contest for control Of Tammany hall.
between Mayor Mcclellan and Charles
r. Murphy was announced today, fol-
lowing a conference between Timothy
d. Sullivan and Corporation Counsel
William B. Ellison. The latter repre-
sented the mayor. Ellison gave out
statement in which he said that the
mayor will be left free tc, appoint the
highest class Of men he can find for
city offices, but that he tEllison) will
advise against the appointment of men
inimical to the democratic organiza-
ton or its leaders.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
.TALGING WATERWAYS
First Meeting Of the Inland Waterways
Commission, Recently Appointed by
President Roosevelt, Is Hold Today
at Washington-session May Last
Week.

Washington, April 2s.-The inland
waterways commission recently ap-
pointed by the president to make a
general investigation into the question
OF the improvement Of rivers and har-
bors, utilization of streams for irri-
cation, improvement Of swamp lands,
etc, held its first meeting today in the
committee room Of It's chairman, Rep
resentative Burton, Of Ohio. All the
members were present. The commis-
sion Immediately began general con-
sideration of the important matters be-
fore 1t, with view of laying out a
plan for future work 1t is expected
that the commission will be in session
in this city for a week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
PREACHER MAY LOSE PENSION.
Rev. Scott EIeped From Waterloo With
Young F,arishioner, in 1906.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, April ga government
agent who is now in this city looking
up the matter, states that Rev. George
E. Scott, the pastor who In 1906 eloped
with pretty 16year-old parishioner.
is threatened with the loss of his pen
sion, to which he is not entitled, ac-
cording to the claim of the Grand
Army. Scott is assuredly veteran of
the civiA war and has been drawing a
pension on the ground Of disabilities
received on the field Of battle in the
early part Of the war The specific
charges which have been preferred by
the local veterans have not been made
public as yet.
Scott deserted a wife, when he
eloped, and now lives at Iowa Falls.
where he went shortly after he was re-
leased from The asylum at Independ-
ence, in which he was incarcerated
shortly after the sensational elopement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
tleships, and that America will be the
first country to perfect an aerial bat
tleship.
HOOKS BUNDLE OF coRPsEs.
Bodies Of Three Children Dragged
From Stream by Fisherman.

Elgin, ILL.,, April 29.-While fishing in
Fox river yesterday morning. Stephen
Boras hooked a bundle of clothing,
which he pulled ashore end found to
contain the bodies OF three infants,
twin boys and girl.
Boras found the bodies half way be-
tween the Chicago & Northwestern and
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
way bridges and the pumping station
OF the state hospital. Coroner Norton
is of the opinion that the bodies may
have been hurled from passing train.
The bodies evidently had been in the
water several days. The clothing found
with them was of fine quality, but had
no marks.
When the coroner had examined the
bodies, he had them buried without
holding an inquest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
BLAME HOTEL MAN FOR DEATH
coroner's Jury Reports on Elevator
Accident TO Woman.

Peoria, ILL.,, April 29.-The coroners
jury holding an investigation over the
death of Mrs. Mate Chester, grand sec
retary of the Eastern Star, who was
killed Saturday thru the carelessness
OF the elevator boy at the Mayer ho-
tel, yesterday placed the responsibility
on David Mayer, proprietor Of the ho-
tel. The jury charged him with em-
ploying incompetent and and inexperi-
enced boys under the age required by
law
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
TEN HORSES PERISH.
Lightning Strikes Barn Near Stanton
Damage About $4,000.

Special to Times Republican.
Stanton, April pa total loss of
$4,000 was the result Of lightning
storm, which passed over here Sun
day and struck Hal Hauson's barn.
one Of the largest in Iowa, four miles
southeast Of here and brHned it to the
ground The barn was struck about
9 a. M, the ensuing fire burning hay,
oats, corn, wheat implements, buggies.
horses and cattle. Ten head Of horses
perished. Two horses ran out, but
were badly hurt, their ears and tails
being burned off. One bull valued at
5000 and some calves, were also lost.
Mr.. Hanson had insurance, but it will
not cover the loss. He had left for
Chicago with cattle the night before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
Riotinq in Salt Lake.

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 29.-All
negotiations between the Utah Light &
Railway Company and it's striking mo-
tormen and conductors have been
broken off. Attempts Of the company
to run few cars this morning caused
a repetition of the disorderly scenes of
yesterday, but no one was seriously
injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29

home he has ever had. Wandering
away from home Saturday he came to
this city. where his friends were no.
titled. They ordered him taken to a
hotel, but he objected and slept in the
Jail Sunday morning the aged man
was taken forcibly to the train to ne
returned home. but he declared ne
would come back and break into jail.
Physical restraint Is necessary to pre-
vent his carrying out his desire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
BELL DISCUSSES AIRsHIPs.
Predicts Dinner in America and Break
fast Next Morn in Europe.

London, April 2s.-Dr Alexander
Graham Bell, inventor OF the telephone,
is quoted in an interview as saying that
IT is only question OF brief period,
when the progress of aerial navigation
will make it possible to have dinner in
America and breakfast the next
morning in Europe, covering the dis
tance across the Atlantic in less than
twenty hours. Bell said that he expect
ed an airship would be perfected capa-
BILE of making It's to 200 miles an hour.
He is also of the opinion tina; the next
step in aerial fight will take the form
of such Improvements as will make IL
possibls for the creation OF aerial bat
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
soRRows FIVE CENTS TO WE'D.
Bridegroom Lacks That Amount Neees-
sary to Secure License.

Bloomington, H.. April 29.-After
saving for Ave years to secure the
money necessary to purchase a mar
riage license Cornelius Bowman OF
Coal City found himself cents shy
when he went to pay for the permit t.
wed Anna Eistek. When told shat the
license would cost $1.25 he was unable
to produce more than sl.20. Deputy
County Clerk Swenson obligingly hand
ed him over cents upon the request or
the groom for assistance and the couple
proceeded on their way rejoicing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
TEASING CAUSES DEATH
FivS Drivers and 200 Horses Burksa.
in Rudapest Livery Fire.

Budapest, April ga terrible fire.
attended by loss of life, is reported
from Lelbr. Five drivers employed by
a cab proprietor. on returning to the
stable after their days work, began to
tease the animals in the stalls. One
of the horses kicked over petroleum
lamp, and in few moments the whole
building was in flames. Firemen were
sent for, but before their arrival five
drivers and 200 horses had perished
in the flames.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
ESSENTIALLY a HOME PAPER

Essentially . home paper says
the Maxwell Tribune Of the Tn
No paper gives more les~a news
and gives IL in such concise MS
ner and the affairs Of the natiJn
and Of the world are handled In .
comprehensive way that slvss you
.Nst what you want 70 know"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
MINERS STILL ENToMeEp.
Efforts Being Made 70 Rescue ssvsn
q Men Near Johnston.

Johnston, Pa, April 29.-.rhe seven
men imprisoned by the rush Of water
in the mine OF the Berwind- White
Coal Company at Foustwell, Friday
are still entombed, altho scores Of res-
cuers have been working night and
day in an effort to pump the watsr out
and effect their freedom. The work Of
pumping proceeds slowly and until tho
rescuers can effect an entrance 1t will
not be known whether the mefr in the
mine are dead Or alive Relief parties
returning to the surface this morning
say 1t will be evening before the en-
tombed men can be reached ct tho
earliest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
striker LOSES JOB,
KILLS HIMSELF
Joseph Menzal, a Dubuque Car
penter, Loses Out on Sym
pathy Strike
REFUSED OLD JOB, HANGS SELF
Leave. Family Of Small Children =
Shell Rock Man Arrested at Mason
City Charged With Horse Stealing in
South pakota-Lats Iowa and Con-
sral News. ).
Special to Times-Republical,.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, April 2s.-Despondent thru
loss Of his job,a Joseph Mcneil. resid-
ing on Edna street, suicided yesterday
morning. Menzell was carpenter en-
pioyed by Robert Ney. contractor.
when the mill strike was on he quit in
sympathy. When he sought his old job
saturday he was rejected. The body
was found hanging in the cellar at his
home. Deceased was 33 years CT age.
He leaves wife and three children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
SULTAN SERIOUSLY ILL

Berlin Physician Forced to Hcma'n
With Patient Owing to Condition.
Constantinople, April 29.-There is
bad news of the sultan. DR.. Bier, who
has been in attendance on his majesty
since the departure of the late Profess
sor Bergman, was anxious to return
to- Berlin. but It is reported that he
may have to remain here for some time
as. according to reports, his patient is
in a precarious condition. The can
cerous malady has become serious. and
the sultan's early death is predicted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
STRIKE BREAKERS STRIKE.
Serious BIockades Result on Busy
Thorouohfares of Boston.

Boston. April ga strike Of strike
breakers was an unexpected feature
today in connection with the movement
of several hundred union teamsters In
this city to obtain higher wages. over
thirty non -unionists. who had been
serving in place of the union strikers,
quit because of the harassing condi-
tions of their employment and in some
cases. because of alleged nom payment
of wages. Serious blockades resulted
ON the busy thoroughfares.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-04-29
CHARGED WITH HORSE STEALING

Shell Rock Man Arrested at Mason
City for Crime in South Dakota.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, April 29.-Wilbur REM
ington was arrested here today by the
sheriff of Turner county, South Dako-
to, charged with stealing horse at
Parker. He took the animal to Sioux
Falls and sold it. He came here three
months ago and officers have been
searching for him since. Remington
parents live at Shell Rock and he has
relatives here He was taken back to
Dakota today.