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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
M,coRD CASE TO JURY.
Interesting Damage Case Grows Out Of
Personal Encounter.

Special to Timcs-Republican.
Mt Pleasant, Feb. 29-The case OF
McCoid VS.. Faulkner has been on trial
here the greater part of this week.
McCod is suing Faulkner for S1,99O
damages for injuries he claims to have
sustained in personal encounter with
him about a year ago. McCold Is
we'll known attorney here in this city.
and Faulkner is land agent from
Texas Faulkner had sold McCoid
some land, and McCoid had held Sloo
of the purchase money back until the
title to the piece of land was settled.
Faulkner claimed that this was set
tied and went up to McCoid's office
and demanded his money. McCoid
told him to get out or he would KICK
him out, and a p ersonal encounter en-
sued, in which McCoid was consid-
erably bruised and injured. He was
cut across the back of he head and
on the forehead. He claims that he
was not able to attend to his regular
business for six weeks after this acct-
dent, and that he had large doctor
bills to pay Faulkner claims that he
was acting only in self defense as Nc
Cold was coming at him and he struck
him and knocked him to the floor to
keep McCoid from attacking him. The
taking of the testimony occupied all
the week up to Thursday evening, and
the arguments were made Friday. The
case went to the jury Friday after
noon
This case is attracting considerable
attention all over the state. as the
parties are we'll known. There was
much discussion during the case as to
whether or not Faulkner used re-
volver when he struck McCoid, the
PLAINTIFF claiming that he did, and the
defense denying it, All the witnesses
denied that they saw sl revolver at any
time during the encounter or follow
ing it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
Foreign Cars at Clinton.
Special to Ttmes-Republican

Clinton, March 2.-Stopping only
long enough to change pilots, the
French car De Dion, driven by st.
Chaffray. and the Italian car Zust with
Sirtori at the wheel, crossed the Mis-
sissippi and passed thru Clinton for the
west Sunday afternoon.
The French car was the first to reach
the Mississippi, and at $3.50 1t changed
pilots at the Lamb garage and cDn-
tinued its westward fight. At o'clock
the Italians came thru the city, the
three -colored Italian flags waving from
their big car. Less than minutes
stop was made by the Italians, who left
for the west in hot pursuit of st. Chat
fray. The foreign crews are bent on
reducing. the distance between them
selves and the American flier, which
crossed the Mississippi twenty-six
hours in the lead. Throngs of peo-
pie blocked the streets, and gave the
foreigners royal welcome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
JUDGE HAMILTON DEAD.
Prominent Figures in Insurance Scam
dal Expires Suddenly,

Albany, N. V. March 2.-Andrew
Hamilton, better known as Judge"
Hamilton. formerly counsel to the New
York Life and other insurance COM
panies, for many years, in charge of
litigation and Legislative matters for
them in the various states of the I'm
ion and Canada, died suddenly in his
sleep at some time during Saturday
night and was found by members of his
family dead in his he'd, at his home
on Thurlow terrace.
Mr.. Hamilton was prominent figure
in the insurance scandals and had
charge of the "yellow dog" fund, which.
it is alleged, was used to maintain
"lobbies'' to aid insurance legislation.
An autopsy. held yesterday afternoon
by Drs. Ward and Bailey. and DR..
Traver the coroner's physician, showed
that death was natural tho without
premonition. having been caused by
an acute dilation of the right auricle
of the heart, which rnust have caused
instantaneous death. There
were no indications of suffering and
the doctors believe that the judge died
without waking from sleep.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
100000 FIRE AT TAMPA.
North End of Business Section Entire.
ly DESTROYED.

Tampa, Fla, March 1.-THE entire
extreme northern section of this city
was destroyed by fire, which broke out
in boarding house Sunday and ragged
uninterruptedly for four hours. The
area burned covered fifty-fve acres,
or eighteen and one-half city blocks,
aud 2O8 buildings We're destroyed, with
total loss estimated at $1,000,000, and
one woman Is dead from excitement.
The burned section included four
large and several smaller cigar fac
tories and numerous restaurants, sew
eral boarding houses and 200 dwell
ings occupied by cigarmakers.
The factories burned were Mr.. Stach-
elberg & Co, loss 100000; M. Periz &
Co, loss s50,oO0; Don Scales Fisher &
Co., loss $4,000; Esberg Cunst & Co.,
branch of Stachelberg, loss $4,000;
Fernandez & Bros, loss $4,000. All
the factories carried large stocks.
The fire was famed by strong
wind and efforts of the fire department
were crippled by weak water power
to check it. Occupants of over 200
dwelling houses, thrown into a panic,
rushed our, attempting to save but lit
tie of their belongings. A Cuban wom-
an in delicate condition dropped
dead from the shock. her body being
rescued from the burning house with
difficulty.
Fire Chief Savage was overcome by
heat and smoke early in the fire. but
recovered later. Citizens volunteered
assistance to the hard working fire
men, but the spread of the flames was
SO rapid that little effectual work
could be done.
Fully half the people rendered home
less were out of work. and their shell
ter became an immediate problem. ST.
Joseph's convent was opened to them
by order of the fathers. and many
found lodgings there. while others were
accommodated by other city folk. Be-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
I. B. wANAMAkER DEAD.
Demise Of Former Postmaster Gener.
ais Son, Was Sudden.

Liverpool, March 2.-Thomas b,
Wanamaker, of Philadelphia, son Of
former Postmaster General John Wan
amaker, died suddenly at the hotel
here today. Wanamaker arrived here
Thursday from Egypt, where he has
been travelling with his mother, in
search of health.
Thomas B. Wanamaker had long
been suffering from rheumatic gout.
complicated with other ailments, and
last year sailed for Egypt, in search of
health. He was born in this city and
was 4S years old. He was interested
in many enterprises, and was the pro-
prietor of the Philadelphia North Am
erican. He leaves widow and two
young sons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
both sides are taking in regard to
Shaw so far as his chances for any
thing political are concerned.

A revolutionary school law has been
prepared by superintendent L. H.
Ford of the Webster City schools, and
it is now being circulated wide'c mons
school men with the request : I they
line up for its support in the kt ses-
sion of the legislature.
If enacted ii will practi = y take
the superintendents of city, & ld town
schools out of the jurisdic s OF the
board of directors after heS - served
more than a year and mak.5 IS remov-
al possible only by vote,e the peo-
Pile minimum salary Il :. ied. not to
be altered by the direct !. The law
provides further that the ower of Sc
lecting teachers shall rest with the SUI
perintendents, and not with the board,
as now. altho the board must approve
of the selection. Even the power or
employing jantors is taken from the
directors and vested in the superin-
tendent. To nrake complete the eleva-
tion of the superintendent from the
place of mere hired man. the law
SAYS that while he shall make reports
to the board of directors from time to
time. che shall not be hampered in his
official work by useless and hindering
regulations by the board of directors" "
Senator William Boyd Allison OF
Iowa is 79 years of age today, and cele-
brating the anniversary he will be the
recipient of innumerable messages of
felicitation and affection as he steps
across the threshold of his eightieth
year.
Born on farm near Ashland, O.. he
came to this state in 1857, and in 1868
entered congress, representing Iowa in
that body continuously since that date.
except during two years between his
service in the lower house and his elec-
ton to the United States senate.
Mr.. Allison's record is almost unique
in American history. Only one other
member of congress-Justin Smith
Morrill, OF Vermont-has enjoyed like
distinction, while John Sherman Of
Ohio was the only other man who ap-
preached it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
LONG TERM FOR kAHL.
Sentenced to Twenty Years, On Con-
viction of Assault.
1, =. r.- r.A,s.

viction OF Assault.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, March 2.-Judge Nc
Henry sentenced three men in GRIM
inal court Saturday, one of them be-
ing Abraham Kahl, the aged east side
man who was found guilty of an at
tempt to assault 7-year-old Bessie
Bergstein. He was given twenty years
at Fort Madison and a scathing lee
ture thrown in. In an effort to secure
a new trial for his client c. o. Holly
produced an affidavit made by L. Co
hen, who swore he heard Juror NJ E..
Young say, "All the Jews should be
sent back to Russia" When put on the
stand by County Attorney De Graft.
Mr. Young testified that he never made
such remark and never heard any
other juror make it. Judge McHenry
said he was convinced that the verdict
was not the result of race prejudice.
He pointed to the fact that most of
the witnesses against Kahl were peo-
pie OF his own race.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
NO TRUTH IN REPORT.
Teacher Only Threatened to Drive
Tack Thru PUPILS Tonque.

Cleveland, March 2.-Investigation
concerning the two dispatches sent out
by the Associated Press from Uhrichs-
willie, o., and Canal Dover, o., Feb
ruary 10. to the effect that Clara
Sterling, q. teacher in the Tuscarawas
county home, had pleaded guilty to
the charge. of driving tack thru the
tongue of a 7-year-old pupil, disclosed
the fact that there is no truth in the
statement. Such a charge was made,
but on the hearing it was found that
the teacher had done no more than
threaten punishment, and upon this
she was fined $40 and costs, and her
service wsus dispensed with.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
l. c. BLANCHARD DEAD
Prominent Attorney and Politician Of
oskaloosa Expires Suddenly - Was
III Only One Hour.

Special to Times-L.epuhlican
Oskaloosa. March 2.-Judge L. c.
Blanchard, a prominent attorney and
politician, died suddenly
here today. He was i'll only one hour
before the end came, his death being
due to heart disease.
Judge Blanchard served many years
on the district bench, and at one ting
was e. member of the state senate, in
which his abilities attracted attention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
PAGE ONE.
TaIeoraphic News:

PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News:
Taft o. KS Ohio Platform.
Murderous Attack on Police Shippy
Assailant Killed After Wounding
Three.
Nine-Hour Law to Be Enforced.
Three Districts Are Fighting Ground.
Wreck on Iowa Central
Judge Blanchard Dead.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Iowa Grows Good Corn.
Political Conventions.
Slight Scratch Kills.
Woman Drowned in Cistern.
Murder at Clinton.
Knights of the Grip.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial: "a
Look to Your Seed.
The Young Man of 1871.
Cardinal Gibbons on Prohibition.
Business at Leading Points.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Iowa Newspapers.
PAGE FIVE.
City News:
McCord Flags Christian Science.
Pastor Pays Respects to Cult.
Socialists Name Ticket.
Democrats and Prohibitionists Fix
Dates.
What 1t Costs to Bring Madam But
Other News of the City.
Seriel, "The Fighting Chance"
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
American Car Reaches City.
Goes Thru Bridge Near Belle PLANE
Bad Fire Destroys Livestock.
Mrs. Turner Has Bad Fall.
Court Saves Shade Trees.
General News of the City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General:
Cattle Prices Higher.
Hogs Decline 5 Cents.
Wheat Prices Fluctuate.
Corn Firmer at Close.
Bryan to Win and Lose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
PASSENGER STEAMER AsHoRs
The coamo Stranded Somewhere in
Vicinity Of New York,

New York, March 2.-The New York
and Porto Rico Steamship Company
received wireless message today, an
nouncing that its passenger steamer
Coama is ashore somewhere on the
coast in the vicinity of New York, but
the message did not disclose the exact
location.
Later-wireless dispatches stated
that Coamoa went ashore in a heavy
fog on Long Island, twenty miles east
of Sandy Hook. The life station has
sent boat, but as the wind Is light
and the beach is sandy, 1T is believed
the passengers are in no immediate
danger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
WHITLEY CLEARED.
Roosevelt and Root Both Espouse
Han.a as ludna San& "a Shanahai

Roosevelt and Root Both Espouse
Cause Of Judge Sent to Shanghai.
Washington, March 2.-Judge Leb-
beus r. Whitley, who was sent to-
Shanghai for the express purpose OF
reversing the lax administration OF
justice in the American quarter and
against whom charges had been filed
in the house as a basis for impeach-
ment proceedings, is vindicated by
President Roosevelt and Secretary
Root in correspondence made public
today Both officials say that Whitley
was attacked solely because Of his
fearlessness and integrity, is entitled
to commentator and high credit for
his conduct in office, and that charges
against him should be dismissed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
FIGHTS LOCAL OPTION BILLS.
Central Federated Union of New York
Adopts Resolution.

New York, March 2.-Opposing New
York states most recent proposed par
ticipation in the movement against the
liquor traffic. the Central Federated
Union yesterday adopted resolutions
against the local option bills now be-
fore the legislature, declaring the bills,
in the event Of their passage, to be the
forerunners of prohibition federations.
The resolutions assert that local op-
ton or prohibition would throw hun
dreds of thousands of people out of
work. 1t was decided to send copies
of the resolution to every labor organi-
zation thruout the state as we'll as
Governor Hughes and the board of al
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
FIELDS BACK TAXES PAID.
Treasurer of Cook County, Ill.,, Re
ceives Check for 100000.

Chicago, March "A check for ST.
OOO, 900 in payment Of back taxes on the
estate of the late Marshall Field, was
delivered TO the treasurer of Cook
county today Payment was made in
accordance with the agreement en-
tered into by the trustees of the estate
with the county officials several weeks
ago. by which suits aggregating $l,-
O.0DO were compromised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
Sims Disputes Admirals.

washington, March 2.-Commander
William S. Sims, naval aide to the
president, today told the senate COM
mittee on naval affairs that the armor
belt on battleships is too low, and
charges A1mirals Converse and Capps
with making misleading statements
before the committee. Capps was per-
mitted to cross examine witness on
every poirt brought out, but the an
tagonism Of the two officers toward
each other on such examination
brought out nothing of value to the
committee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
LAYING OFF OPERATORS.
Great Northern Closes Many Stations
Block System Out of Business.

Grand Forks, n D., March 2.-The
Great Northern railway is making
wholesale reductions in its telegraph
force. Stations are being closed and
telegraph work is being done away
with as much as possible. Between
Grand Forks and Devils Lake the
block system is put out of commission.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
CASE is NoN-sUlTEp.
j. A. Cook, Now in Penitentiary, Is
Charged With Forgery.

Chicago, March 2.-The last case re-
manning on the criminal docket against
John A. Cook, a former clerk of the
circuit court, now serving term in the
penitentiary for malfeasance in office,
was non-suited by States Attorney
Healy today, because of the absence of
the chief witness. Cook is charged
with forging signature on a voucher
for $780,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
BOY HUNTER FINDS BODY.
Kingsley Man Believed to Have Per
ished From Exposure.

Kingsley Man Believed to t7aVe FeF
ished From Exposure.
Kingsley. March while hunting
along the river bank James Boleon, d
young boy, found the body of a man
in a pasture about three miles north-
east of here. 1t is believed to be that
of Otto klingbrIe, who has been miss
ing from home for about two weeks.
From the condition of the body it is
believed that the man, while on his
way home from Pierson at night, fell
into the river. after which he laid down
on the bank and went to sleep, freezing
to death. His face was badly discol-
ored. Klingbrle went to Pierson two
weeks ago and purchased a jug of
whisky and it is the supposition that
on the way home he became drunk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
NINE HOUR IAN
MILL Be ENFORCED
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Refuses Request For
Extension of Time
COMMISSION is UNANIMOUS
Statement Giving Reasons for Decision
Being Prepared-Judse Whitley Vim
dicated by President and Secretary
Root = Answer Charges Filled in
house-W ashinston News.

Washington, March 2.-The inter-
state commerce commission decided to-
day, by unanimous vite, to deny all Pc
titions for extensions of time within
which to comply with the so-called
hours of service laws-the nine hour
law. The reason will be stated in
report which is now in preparation and
be announced in a few days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
VOTING SHARES MAY PROCEED.
Petition for an Injunction Restraining
Union Pacific, Denied.

Chicago, March 2.-Judge Ball this
morning denied the petition of H. w.
Leman for an injunction restraining
the voting of 2S1,231 shares of stock
held by the Union Pacific railroad and
Railroad Securities Company, at the
annual meeting of the Illinois Central,
which opened at noon today
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Illinois Central railroad
adjourned after. a fifteen minute ses-
sion, until 2 o'clock tomorrow. In
ability of proxy committee to pre-
sent complete report caused the ac-
fi0n.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02

sides these. thousands of men will be
out of work on account of the burning
of factories.
The insurance is estimated at not
more than half the loss.
The state militia was placed on
guard last night in the burned district
to prevent depredations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
Dividends Are Unchanged.

New York. March 2.-The directors
of the American Smelling and Refining
Company today declared quarterly
dividend of one per cent on common,
and 1sa per cent on preferred stock
which is unchanged from the last pre-
vious quarter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
MAN tt BE PRIZE.
Editor Of Alden Times Offers Husband
to Winner of Contest.

Special to Times fe epublican.
Iowa Falls, March 2.-Swift Falls,
Mimi, has a man who is willing to pose
as a newspaper premium, in the shape
of a husband for the successful win
ner in newspaper contest in this
county. K Knutson lis the man, but
he wants to pass on the winner of the
prize before he takes any nuptial
pledges.
Some weeks ago Frank E. Furry,
editor of the Alden Times, proposed Of
fering a husband to the winner of his
newspaper contest, instead Of a piano,
as has been the custom. The novelty
has appealed to both sexes, and Mr..
Furry has had many inquiries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
FOUND DEAD FROM FALL.
Foul Play Not Suspected in Death oi
Thomas Jorgstead, Ft. Dodge.

Special to Times-Republican.
Fort Dodge, March 2.-Thomas Jorg-
stead was found dead Sunday morning
as the result Of fall. He was play
ing cards and drinking early in the
evening with party of friends over
the .Scanlon blacksmith shop, leaving
about 10 o'clock. He was found an
hour or so later by a patrolman, with
his neck broken from falling from
the landing of the stairs. An inquest
was held this afternoon. There is no
Indication of foul play.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
IOWA CITY LOSES DEBATE.
Burlington High School Team Stand
in Line for Championship.

in Line for Championship.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, March 2.-The local high
school team lost the debate with Bur
lington Saturday night, in the series
for the state high school champion
ship The Burlington team was a
one for high school trio,
and stands lin line for the champion-
ship Last year the teams of Iowa
City, Burlington and Fort Dodge were
in tie for the ihonors, and it looks
probable that the two latter will have
to fight it out this year. Neither one
has sls yet been defeated. All the de-
bates in the series have been on the
question of the disarmament of the ma
tions as a guaranty Of world peace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
74o STREET CARS BURNED.
Destruction of Barns in Now York
Causes Heavy Loss.

New York, March 1.-TWO fires that
brought out all the fire apparatus in
the upper section of the city and ragged
in lively fashion from midnight until
dawn, burned down the car barns OF
the New York City Railway company
in Second avenue in Harlem and the
paint factory of George w. Groto u
Co. only few blocks distant.
There were 740 surface cars burno0
in the destruction of the barns. and the
loss to the company is estimated AZ
$2,500O0O The loss on the paint facs
tory is given as S125.000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
Adopted by House.

Washington, March 2-The house to-
day adopted the resolution providing
for the Investigation by the immigra-
tion committee on labor conditions in
the turpentine camps, plantations and
other industries Of the south. espe-
cially the existence of peonage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
.Herburn Introduces Bill.

Washington, March "A bill to tax
the sale and transfer Of stocks was in
troduced in the house today by Hep
burn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
T..R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY

The Weather.
Sun rises March 3 at 7:1s; sets at
5:2S.
Iowa-Generally fair tonight and
Tuesday, not much change in the tenn
perature.
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
Tuesday; not much change in the tenn
perature.
South Dakota-Probably increasing
cloudiness tonight and Tuesday; war
mer tonight.
Missouri-Fair tonight and probably
increasing cloudiness Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
The Money Market,

! New York, March 2.--Prime mercan-
tile 6@6A: sterling steady; 4S660@
4.s6.70: demand. 4.S3.55 5@4.S3.60 at six
tty DAYS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02
5000 MADE IDLE.
Failure to Agree on Wage Scale Ties
Up Granite Industry.

Boston. March More than 5000
granite cutters. auarrymen and others
employed in the granite industry and
In surrounding cepters Of Barre, and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02

Montpelier. VT, and Westerly, r. l..
We're affected by the suspension OF
work today, due to the failure OF the
unions and manufacturers to agree on
u wage scale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02

1sos-coNeREss IN SESSION
Our war ships going around the
world, we're digging the Panama
canal, several things will happen
I In Iowa. Order the T.-R. and kssp
| posted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-02

millionaire Oliver Dead.
South Bend. Ind, March 2.-JasneA
Oliver, the millionaire plow ma1N(acs
turee, died this mornanG.