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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
NICARAGUA GETS ADVANTAGE.
Gable Message Reports Important Bat
tie With Strnoq Hondurian Force.

tie With Strnog Hondurlan Force.
Washington, March News of an
important engagement between the
forces of Nicaragua and Honduras was
received at the state department today
in the shape of cable message from
American Consul Olivares, at Xanagua,
Nicaragua, as follows:
eel Corpus. key of the position at
Tegucigalpa taken by Nicaragua 20
day. -Four battalions of Nicaraguans
and a strong force OF Hondurians en-
gagged. Action brilliant"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
AUSTRALIAN is CHAMPION.
George Towns Defeats Canadian by
Three Lengths, in ScuIIinq Contest.

Three Lengths, in sculIing Contest.
Sydney, N. S. W.. March George
Towns. the Australian sculler, today
defeated Edward Durnan, of Canada,
by three lengths, for the sculling
championship of the world. The race
took place on the river, for $4,000 a
side. Towns. who was the favorite,
won the toss for position at the quar-
ter mile post. Dur1an led by half a
length, but Towns quickly overhauled
him. and was half length in front at
the half mile. When the two-mile post
was reached. Towns was three lengths
ahead and he maintained the lead until
the end of the race.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
TELLER OUT ON BAIL
Fitzgerald Of Chicago subtreasury,
From Which $4,000 is Missing, Ar
rested for Having Attacked Newspa-
per Man.

Chicago, March George w. Fitz-
gerald, teller of the subtreasury, from
whose cage $4,000 has disappeared,
was arrested today on warrant
charging him with having yesterday at
tackled newspaper man whom he de-
clared had threatened his wife. Fitz-
gerald was released on bail for appear
ance Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
RussE FOR MAYOR.

Republican City Convention at Chicago
Nominates Him Without Opposition.
Chicago, March AT the republi-
can city convention today the follow
ing nomination were made without op-
position: For mayor, Frederick A
Busse: city treasurer, Edward G.
Young, and city clerk, John B. Nc
Cahe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
LOWERS 1000 YARDS RECORD.
Worcester Academy Student Run it In
2:25 As at Boston Meet.

Boston, March 2.-The interschoIas-
tic indoor record for the thousand yard
run was broken by George Jones of
Worcester Academy, at the annual in
terscholastic games here today. Jones
ran the distance in 2:25 As. The pre-
vious record was 1927 1-5.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02

day presented letters OF recall to Pres
ident Fallieres. in a private audience
at Elysee palace. The president. as
mark of esteem, personally conferred
the grand cross of the Legion of II ,E-
or or Mccormick, who will sail for the
United States on March 5.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
FOREST CITY CONTEST
Big Delegations in Attendance at
Northeastern Iowa DeeIamatory
Event - Special Trains Run - The
Winners.

Special to Times Republican.
Forest city. March 2.--The winners
at last evenings northeastern Iowa
declamatory contest are:
Oratorical class-Dils Layton, Of FL
kader.
Dramatic-Gwen Frost, of Grundy
Center.
Humorous Elsie spehlee, of clar-
ion.
Special traihs brought big delega-
tions and it was necessary to use two
halls, the opera house and Methodist
church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
VERDICT AGAINST ROCKWELL.
Plaintiff in Personal Injury Case, Given
Judgment Of 1915.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, March 2.-After deliber-
ating thirty-six hours the jury case OF
Mrs. Anna Snyder VS.. Rockwell gave
a verdict Of 1915 for the plaintiff ~
sum Of 81. 500 was asked as personal n.
juries by a defective sidewalk One
Juror hung eleven hours for verdict
OF $50, because the father had property
at Rockwell. Eleven wanted verdict
of $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
SENATE AND HOUSE AGREE.
Both Pass North Carolina Bill for
Lower Railroad Fare.

Raleigh. N. c.. March The senate
last night passed bill making two
and a quarter cents fare on railroads
in this state The house has airea1y
passed the bill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
Good Roll. -herel

Cheyenne now has restaurant on
wheels. It ought to be easy to get
rood yells there.-Denver Post.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
STRIKERS BURN STREET CAR.
Company Officials at Portsmouth, o
rbrea%en "a Ask for Milit;.

threaten to ASK tor MIIItIa.
Portsmouth. O., March 2-The street
railway strike situation is more serious
today. Strike sympathizers burned a
street car just east of this city during
the night No cars are operating to-
day. The company officials threaten
to ask for the militia. in case the city
authorities fail in giving ample pro-
lection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
MCCORMICK SAILS MARCH 8.

President FaIlieres Personally Honors
Retiring American Ambassador.
Paris, March 2.-R. S. Mccormick,
the retiring american ambassador, to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
MANY SAFELY SHIP FIREARMS.

Attorney General Bonaparte Rules On
Rights Of Nicaragua and Honduras.
New Orleans, March 2.-Nicaragua
and Honduras may now ship firearms
from the United States without fear of
detention, according to the ruling by
Attorney General Bonaparte, made
public here today Shipments of fire.
arms for both governments have been
held up here pending instructions from
washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
T..R. BULLETIN.
NEWS OF TODAY
Tho Weather.

Tho Weather.
Sun rises March at $3.50; sets at
5:56.
Iowa, Illinois. Missouri and South
Dakota--Fair tonight and Sunday; not
much change in temperature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
FIRE CAUSES $4,000 LOSS.
Eleven Business Houses Destroyed b
Flames At LEROY, III.

Bloomington, ILL.,, March "A fire
which threatened the destruction OF
the entire town of Leroy early today,
was brought under control after elev-
en- business houses had been destroyed.
The loss is $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-03-02
NAN WHO TASTED
MONTH Is DEAD.
j. w. Leeper, After Refrainina
From Partaking Of Food For
Thirty Days, Passes Away
M'cALLssuRa MAN CRUSHED

Fred c. Hanson, Farmer, Falls un-
dor Wagon and is kilisd-Watsrloo
Man Deserts Bride Of Week, Taking
$500 Of Woman's cash-othsr lows
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
ASK AN OPINION
Case Here to Await Decision of
Federal Judge as to Gov
ernment's Rights.
TRESPAss CHARGE INVOLVED
Question is Right of Employees to Cut
Trees Claimed to Interfere With
Water Course.

The charges against the employees of
before Magistrate Elliott on complaint
of G. W. Griffin of Milan, will not be
heard in the justice court until an opin-
ion has been obtained from Judge Hum
phreys of the federal court at Peoria.
A statement of the facts is 70 be drawn
up and presented to Judge Humphreys,
and an opinion asked as to the right of
government employees to trespass on
private land for the protection of wa
terways. The defendants set up that
the trees on Mr.. Griffins land were cut
to prevent an overflow of Mill creek,
and also claim the right to trespaSS on
private land to protect the canal. The
case was set for today, but was con-
tinued 10 days again, awaiting Judge
Humphreys opinion.
Is Important Question.
The question is one that is not clear,
and if Judge Humphreys holds that the
employees acted within their rights in
entering the land and cutting down
the trees, the case will probably be
dismissed. On the other hand, the op-
posite opinion by the federal judge
would result in a hearing of the case
and possible fines for trespass. Mr..
Griffin claims that the trees which
were cut did not interfere with the
course of the water. The case has
been in the hands of United States
District Attorney w. A. Northcott, for
the government employees, and States
Attorney Scott represented the prose-
cution. The men under arrest are Gus
Nice, Frank Miller, Ed Lane, L. F.
Goldsmith, and Otto Post. The men
We're acting under direction of Alex
ander Owens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
COM MITTEES MEET
TO CONSIDER DETAILS
Y. M. c. A. Members Busy Arranging
for Circus and Sideshow Enter
tainment to be Given Soon.

A meeting of the committee III
charge of the arrangements for the
entertainment to be given in March
by the physical department of the Y.
NJ. c. A. will be held this evening in
the gymnasium. The entertainment is
to be circus and sideshow in which
the members of the association will
represent the different characters of
a circus, as clowns. acrObats, lemonade
and peanut vendors, freaks. and 9th
ers. 1t will take place during the
month of March in the gymnasium of
the association building. The execu-
tive committee consists of the follow
ing members of the association: Harry
Schiller, Morris briggs, Charles Wei
gand, Edward Strate, Arthur Fehlman.
Charles Lienhard, Willis Wood, J. J.
Normoyle, George H. Dufield, and A.
J. Quigley.
Each of the members of the eXecu-
tive committee has been appointed as
chairmen of the different sub-commit-
tees, as followsS Comedy gymnasts.
Willis Reed; entertainment and pub
licity, A. j. Quigley; side shows,
Charles Weigand; general circus.
Charles Lienhard; refreshments, Arthur
Fehlman; decoration, Morris briggs;
gymnastics. Harry Schiller; circus
comedy. Edward Strate, and contests,
Richard Lift
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
PERSONAL POINTS.

Eli Mosenfelder left today for Ster
ling and New York.
Miss Anna Mcclure is confined tc
her home on account of scarlet fever.
F. r. Morrison, superintendent OF
the st. Paul railway, was a visitor in
the city yesterday.
A. C. Macquillan of Dubuque. Iowa
is in the city visiting his sister. Mrs
Edwin G. Schmid.
w. d. Mann of Indianapolis, attorney
of the Central Union Telephone com
pany, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Long have re
turned from Chicago. where they at.
tended the funeral of Mrs. Long :
mother.
c. E. Taylor, manager of the Hotel
Montrose at Cedar Rapids, stopped in
the city and made visit to Charles
McHugh at the Harper. on his way
home from visit in Mexico.
The condition of M. A. Gould. the
county surveyor, continues to grow
more serious, and is very critical to-
day. He has been confined to his room
at the court house for several weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31

Sions are to be abandoned in the in
terest of a compromise, the latter is
perhaps the one which would be
the least Objectionable. While in such
an event the municipality would lose
in the matter of revenue, the phone
users. as individuals, would not suffer
so much as they would through any
juggling with the rates, and there are
those who claim even if the company
should be required TO pay the city a
percentage of the gross receipts, it
would come out of the people at some
stage of the game unless the rate is
properly fixed. Hence an honest maxi
mum rate provision and one favoring
union labor cannot be consistently
abandoned by the council.
Determination To Put 1t Through.
The persistent determination in
some quarters TO effect a speedy adj
justment of the city's relations with
the Bell company has been source
of comment right along w. C. Mauck
er emphasized this fact forcibly in his
remarks at the Monday night meeting
when he spoke of the remarkable
swiftness with which the telephone
company's proposition came back to
the council duly signed by officers of
the corporation miles away from Rock
Island within two days from the time
the council concurred in Mayor Nc
Caskrin's suggestion that the company
be invited TO submit new propositions.
The restlessness that has since eX-
listed in some localities not only re-
fleets the bitterness of the disappoint-
ment that Monday night meeting
despite every effort to decTy and mis-
construe its significance-wass so repre-
sentative and such complete sue
cess. but of determination still to ac-
complish the passage of the ordinance.
As said before. il is not known
whether any of the municipal govern
ment are acquainted with any new
but the majority of the officers
of the municipal government were
present at Monday nights meeting;
they saw the class of men who were
there, saw the rising vote of the reso-
lutions that were adopted and heard
the sentiment on the new company's
petition for raise in rates as well.
still Dead, just the Same.
In the light of Monday nights meet
ing the second edition ordinance OF
the Central Union Telephone company
that was invited through the mayors
is dead-and the man who
to revive it will find his
hands full.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
IN FRONT OF TRAIN
George Sidenbender, Employe
of Moline Channel Ice
Company, Killed
AT CROSSING IN EAST MOLINE
Stepped in Front of Engine Running
Backward-Fcrmerly Liveryman
of Sieourney, iowa.

George Sidenbender, former livery
man at Sigourney and What Cheer
Iowa, and for the last month resi-
dent of Moline and an employee of the
Moline Channel Ice company, was al
most instantly killed by being struck
by train at the Sixth street crossing
at East Moline about TAO last evening
In crossing the tracks of the Rock
Island road Mr.. Sidenbender stepped
in behind an eastbOund train directly
in front of the west bound Davenport
merchandise train drawn by a locomo-
tive which was running backward. He
was knocked down and dragged for a
distance of $50 feet before the train
was stopped. When extricated it was
found that the skull was fractured,
scalp cut open, both legs broken, and
abdomen crushed. Death followed in
a few minutes
No Blame Attached.
An inquest was held by Coroner
Eckhart this morning, and though it
was charged that the engine was pro-
vided with only lantern and no head
light in front, contrary to the ordin
ances of the municipality, an open YER
dict was returned.
The dead man was of middle age
and widower His only relative in
this vicinity is a sister, Mrs. Charles
Page of Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
USEFUL DISCOVERIES
Are Not Always Startling, Neither Do
They Create the Most Talk.

1t is not always the greatest, most
startling discoveries of science that
are most useful TO the human race.
Comparatively few people were d.
rectly interested in Herschels finding
of the new planet Uranus, but many
thousands have been benefited by Pro-
fessor Unna's experiments. which prov
ed beyond question that dandruff
and badness are the results of the in
roads of a parasitic germ which in
vades the roots of the hair
The discovery of the true cause OF
badness made Newbros Herpicide
possible. Herpicide effectually kills
this germ. Destroy the cause you re-
move the effect
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c
in stamps for sample TO The Herpicide
company, Detroit. Mich. Two sizes, soc
and $1.OO. T. II. Thomas, special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
APPOINTMENTS TO SENATE
Deneen Sends in List of Places Filled
Since Last Assembly.

Springfield, H.. Jan Ex-Governor
Deneen sent to the senate yesterday
list of appointments made by him
since the adjournment of the 44th gen
eral assembly Taken in conjunction
with the roster of new state appointees
for whom a senate confirmation is not
necessary, it contains evidence that the
governor has not been so backward in
making necessary changes as the poll.
ticians and job hunters have asserted,
and that the small patches of appoint
ments the executive has made from
time to time have resulted in filing
most of the important positions with
representatives of the new regime.
When the cold winds dry and crack
the skin get DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salve. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
FEBRUARY TEMPERATURE
AVERAGE FROM 9 TO SO
Extremes from 25 to 67-Some Other
Figures Taken from Past
Years.

Tomorrow is the first day of the
shortest month of the year and natur-
ally all look forward with interest TO
the weather that may be in store. The
extreme mildness of the winter so far
puts it up to February to furnish the
bulk of the ice for next summer and
practically all the sleighing if any is
to be enjoyed. Observer Sherier sub
mits figures to show what February
has been for the last So years, but he
is anxious to have it made plain that
it is not a forecast for the coming
month.
In the last 35 years February has
had an average temperature of "a de-
grees. The highest temperature was
81 on the 18th, 1882, and the lowest
was 25 below on the 18th, 1905. The
warmest month in the above period
was that of 1882, when the average
was 50, and the coolest was that OF
1875, when the average was 8. The
average precipitation has been 1.6
inches. with an average of 8 with .01
inches or more The greatest monthly
precipitation was 4.S7 inches in 1887,
and the least was .07 in 1877 The
greatest precipitation recorded in any
"a hours, record extending only to the
winter of 1SS4-S5, was POI inches on
the 18th and 10th, 1883. The greatest
amount of snowfall recorded in any
] "a hours was 10.4 inches on the Sd and
4th. 1901. There, has been on the av-
erage clear days, partly cloudy, and
| 10 cloudy. The prevailing wind has
lbeen from the northwest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
STILL TRY FOR IT?
Rumors of Scheme to Put TeIe-
phone Ordinance Through
twithStanding.
Monday Nights Meeting UnmistakabIe
in Its Expression, How
ever.

Runor has gained currency of {
move 10 put the unpopular second edi
ton Central Union Telephone company
franchise through the council in the
near future by juggling with the maxi
mum rate clause demanded by Mon
day evenings representative meeting
at the Rock Island club. How far the
aldermen. if indeed any. are familiar
with such a proposition is of course
not known. but from what can be gath
cred, the purpose on the part of the
promoters of the scheme is to attempt
to discredit the representative char
acter of the meeting. the well laid plot
To- create a prejudicial effect at the
outset having. as is known, so inglori-
ously failed.
Juggling with the Maximum Clause.
If the course of action now under
stood to be under way. takes into con-
sideration the resolutions of the mass
meeting. the scheme is to fix definite
maximum clause but TO make il con-
siderably in advance of the highest
rates now charged, using the Union
Electric company's plea for an advanc-
ed rate as the basis. While it will
be difficult to see what relation the
new company's rates have TO do with
Inc old the fact that the new COLI
pany has asked an increase was
harped upon by the mayor in Monday
nights meeting. Notwithstanding that
he failed in his talk TO commit himself
on the pending proposition of the CN
thA ri0pr a tall
later, which he did not do. beyond
rising and calling the attention o! the
meeting TO the new cOmpany's pet:-
ton for higher charges. 1t will also
be recalled by those who attended the
Monday night meeting that NJ. II. Sex
ton in his remarks took stand for i
more definite expression as to the max
imum rate. and while this position was
in harmony with the sentiment OF tbs
meeting il was felt that the question
of supplying figures was one that
might require experts to dispose OF.
a Low Maximum Rate.
The one point that is not susceptible
of miscOnstruction, however. is that
what the meeting wanted understood
was the demand for what might be
termed not only maximum rate but
a low maximum rate, which shall be
the highest rate that the company will
be allowed to charge. A clause that
would provide that at no time during
the life of any ordinance up for con-
sideration should the rate exceed the
maximum rate now charged. would I'M
doubtedly come nearer filling the bill
than a sky high figure stated in the
ordinance. Besides this there has been
no abandonment of the requirements
as to union labor clause so far as is
known. Nor has there been any back
ing up on the stipulation as 10 the
city's receiving a percentage of the
gross receipts. If any of the provi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
OBITUARY RECORD.
Leas Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs. J. Silas Leas were held at the fam
lily residence. 749 Thirtieth street, at
2:30 this afternoon. The services were
conducted by Rev. Granville H. Sher-
wood. rector of the Trinity Episcopal
church. The pail bearers were w. c.
Bennett. A. II. Joseph, Otto Priester, Os-
car Lift, S. ]. Woodin and Virgil War
rem. Burial took place at Chippiannocll
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
ROCK ISLAND YOUNG
MAN FOR ANNAPOLIS
Robert Charles Nourse Nominated by
Congressman Mckinney as
Naval Cadet.

A dispatch from Washington this
afternoon announces that Robert
Charles Nourse. son of Charles r.
Nourse. superintendent of the Stand
ard Table Oilcloth company of this
city. has been one of two young men
nominated by Congressman Mckinney
for cadet at the naval academy at An
napolis from this congressional dis
trict. The other is George Carl Dick
of Keithsburg, III. An examination
to be held at Peoria in April will de-
termine which of the two will land the
honor
Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
At Beal & Schmitt's, Illinois theater
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31

who died at Rockford and whose body
reached this city last night, will be
held Sunday afternoon with services at
O'Clock at the home of the parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n. Schmidt. $40 Ninth
avenue. and at 2 O'Clock at the Ger
man Evangelical Friedens church on
Ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
EIWelI Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains
of Harry ID. Elwell will be held at the
ST. Joseph's. church tomorrow morn
ing at o'clock. and will be in charge
of the Rock Island Aerie of Eagles, of
which Mr.. Elwell was a member The
services will be conducted by Dean j.
]. Quinn. pastor of the church. Burial
will take place at Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
Licensed to Wed.
How 10 cure chiIbIains.

ITO enjoy freedom from chilblains, -
writes John Kemp, East Otisfield, Me.
81 apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Have
also used it for salt rheum with excel
lent results" Guaranteed to cure few
err sores, indolent ulcers, piles, burns
wounds, frost bites and skin diseases
Csc at w. T. Hartz's drug store, 301
Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31
Mrs. Georae A. Metzqar.

Mrs. George A. Metzgar, formerly a
resident of Port Byron, died suddenly
Tuesday at her home in Chicago. The
remains were brought to Port Byron,
and funeral services were held this af-
ternoOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-31

viii Entertt in Priscilla Club.-The
Priscilla club will be entertained ae
the home of Mrs J. d. Collier, 10
Twelfth street, Friday afternoon.