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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
DEFENsE'S INNING
State Rests in WhitbecIs Murder Trial
Defense Attacks seory Told by
Strickland Regarding Seeing Whit
beck at Scene.

Special to Times-Republican.
West Union, Sept. 21.-After few
unimportant witnesses were examined
the state rested its case against Walter
Whitbeck at 10 o'clock this forenoon.
The defense introduced ten witnesses
and hurried them thru in an hour,
then asked till afternoon to resume.
The witnesses all testified along the
same line, testifying to conversation
had with William Strickland the night
Of the murder and at other times
shortly afterwards. Some Of the as
sertions testified to as made by him
were that he saw no one at the barn
the night of the murder; that the last
time he saw Walter Whitbeck was
the previous Tuesday, when he left
him at st. Lucas; that lots Of people
thought he saw some one at the barn,
but that he did not; that he never
knew Walter and his father to have
any trouble; that Walter was the best
boy his father had
Two witnesses, Winfield Prouty and
wife, testified that they got word Of
the death between Z and o'clock.
while Strickland had testified that he
started from home five minutes to 8.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
Report of Enforced Retirement
of National Chairman Is
Unfuonded
TAFT HAS NO COMPLAINT
Approves Hitehcoek's Plan Of Settling
fractional Strife First and Launching
Noisy Campaign Later-orators to
Get Busy Within the Wsek-Taft
squslehss Rumors.

Chicago, Sept. 21.-Stories to the ef-
feet that there had been a change, or
is to be change, made in the man
agement Of the republican national
campaign appear to be without foun-
dation. The Associated Press has
caused inquiries to be- made In every
place that could be expected to supply
reliable information on the subject
and it is declared the campaign is be-
ing conducted along the lines original
ly planned, and that the program will
continue without alterations.
National Chairman Hitchcock arrived
in Chicago this morning and met a
number Of men identified with the
management of the western campaign
Ever since the campaign opened
Hitchcock has been confronted with
complaints that there has not been
sufficient activity. These criticisms
have been difficult to meet, for the
reason, he said, that he could not take
the public i>to his confidence concern
ing all matters being handled at ma
tional headquarters.
1t has been Hitchcock's belief that
nothing could be accomplished by
pouring into the state ammunition di-
rected at the national campaign when
there is a conflict going on in the
state over some local issue that entire-
sly oyershadowed national issues. Prac-
tically all of Hitchock's q advisers
agreed it would be the proper policy
to settle these quarrels before open
ing the national campaign, and 1t SO
happened 1t was in the states re-
garded as doubtful that these conflicts
were carried on. There will be plenty
of noise in the campaign within an
other week to suit everybody, Hitch
cock said, today. He refuses to be
ruffled by the criticisms Of hds con-
duct Of the campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
UNIvERsALIsTs ELECT.
State Convention Closes Sessions at
Waterloo.


Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, Sept. 21.-The state con-
vention of Universalists in session here
several days, closed with the services
Sunday evening. The following Off
GERS were elected for the Y. G. G. u:
President, H. L. Stoughton, Usage;
vice president, Rev. Jennie L. Bar
tholomew, Boone; secretary, Miss
Maude Oldfield, Mitchellville; treasur-
er, Miss Ethel Hathaway, Webster
City; delegate to national convention
in July, 1909, Miss Maud Weatherwax,
Waterloo: member of state board, Miss
Ruth Reed, of Waterloo.
The Women's Missionary associa-
ton held it's annual meeting and busi-
ness session, after which the officers
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year in the Universalist association,
which resulted in the reelection OF
the Hon. Judge Franklin G. Platt as
president; c. D. Van Vechton, of Ce-
dar Rapids, as vice president, to sue
ceed Rev. w. S. Ralph, of Usage;
Rev Effie McCollum Jones, D. D., of
Waterloo, reelected secretary; Mr.. j.
S. Oldfeld, of Mitchellville, as treas
urer and Herbert L. Stoughton, OF
Usage, to the office of trustee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
lonu Trip in Row Boat.

Story City, Sept. 21.-From Des
Moines to st. Louis in small row
boat is the journey now being made
by four young men of Story City. The
quartet Of young men with the Viking
like spirit. of their forefathers are Bert
Hill. Ole Walker, Johnny Christianson
and Gudmund Arnlund.
The boat, which was shipped from
Story City to Des Moines, was a small
one, built by Bert Hill, and is but 16
feet long, just large enough to accom-
modate the party. The boys left Des
Moines about a week ago with the In
tention of floating slowly down the Des
Moines river to Keokuk, where they
will float into the Mississippi and
thence on down to st. Louis, their des-
fination
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
STOCK MARKET ERRATlc.
Banking and Financial Interests De-
ternnined to Prevent Further lnroads.

New York, Sept. 21.-The stock mar
ket started in unsettled today, as q
consequence of weakness last week.
Selling orders from outside sources
came into the market over Sunday.
and caused declines on the first trans
actions. of 1@11s points in the market
leaders. The rally which followed.
caused the belief that important bank
ing and financial interests are determ-
ined to protect prices against further
inroads. The recovery only inflated re-
newed selling, and was followed by a
decline of 11a@21s points The turn
taken by the political canvass towards
the increased prominence of the anti
corporation issue, was not relished by
the element active in stock speculation.
The stock market became demoral-
lied late in the day and closed in dis
order at losses from 3 to AZ points in
Hartman and Hill stocks, st. Pau:
and Reading.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
CALLS HEARST a LIAR.
Governor Haskell Demands Hearing
on Charges Made.

/ Governor Haskell DEMANDS nearing
| on Charges Made.
Chicago, Sept. Ex-Governor Haskell
of Oklahoma, last night gave out the
| following letter, which he said he had
telegraphed to William Randolph
Hearst:
"william R. Hearst, care North
American, New York city, N. Y.
"sSir-You are stating in speech and
press, in substance, that during the
year 1899, when Attorney General
Frank S. Monnett, Of Ohio, had sew
eral, cases pending in the supreme
court of that state against the Stand
ard Oil company, that sought to in
| fiuence him to dismiss those suits. !
have said and now repeat, that your
statement is absolutely false, and that
never had any relations Of any kind
or character with the Standard Oil
company Our conflicting statements
prove nothing.
"You, as a newspaper man, may and
should desire reputation for truth
fulness; as public official demand
| that those who accuse me stand forth
and make their proof. You know that
a suit against you for civil damages, or
q criminal prosecution for libel means
long delay and affords your character
of journalism chance to cover your
expenses before being called upon to
settle. do not want your money; I
simply desire to expose you to the pub
lie as false accuser, who has distorted
public records and manufactured state
ments for base political purposes.
For the purpose Of forever settling
this infamous slander which you are
circulating in your newspaper and on
the stump. now propose that a COM
mittee Of five. or any three of them.
composed of the editors Of the Spring.
field, Mass, Republican, the Chicago
Journal, the New York World, the In
dianapolis News and the st. Louis Re-
public, be selected to hear you and me
under oath and all of the evidence they
may desire, as to the truth or falsity
of your charge, at the earliest possible
moment and render their decision to
the public in writing. Should this COM
mittee find your charge sustained
shall withdraw from all connection
with the present presidential cam
paign. Should the verdict be against
you, as 1 know it will, there need be
no other penalty than the public con-
tempt due every assassin of character.
&C. n. HASKELL"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
TAFT uPHoLDs HITCHCOCK.
Regards Work Done by Chairman a.
Most Effective.

Cincinnati, Sept. 21-The adjustment
Of the Foraker situation, the departure
Of Senator Crane last night for Chica-
go, the absence of any important po-
llitical callers today leaves Candidate
Taft the opportunity, which he de-
clared he should make the most of, to
work further on his speeches for the
forthcoming trip.
Judge Taft has again emphasized
what he has been free to state previ-
ously, that he has no criticism to make
Of Hitchcock, but regards the works
done by the national chairman as eff
ficient and effective. It has been stated
positively that no change is to be
made either in Hitchcocks work or his
status.
Taft today sent the following tele-
gram to Chairman Hitchcock at Chi
cago:
"Do not be disturbed by publications
with reference to your management OF
the campaign or the statements Of an
intention to supplant you in control.
The presence Of Senator Crane here
gave rise tc differences which at
tempted to deprecate I have every
confidence, in you and in the success OF
your management and welcome the as
sistat ce, as you do, of Crane and the
ancillary committee, but you are in SUI
preme control"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
PARIS PHONE EXCHANGE BURNS
city's System and Connections Dis
abled-Fiames Destroy Big Store.

city's System and Connections Dis
abied-Fiames Destroy Big Store.
Paris, Sept. 21.-A heavy financial
loss and serious disturbance to busi-
ness was caused last night by the
destruction by f~a Of the Paris Cen
trail Telephone exchange.
The fire, which was caused by q
short circuiting of wires, started in
the basement and soon spread to all
parts Of ths building. In which 1900
employees were at work. All Of the lat
ter escaped.
The Paris telephone system as we'll
as connections with princes and
foreign countries. was disapred. The
loss is estimated at $2.000,000.
The big department store known as
the Vile Saint Denis, was burned at
a loss Of 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
CHELSEA AGAIN HIT
Several Manufacturing Concerns and
Ten Tenement Buildings Destroyed
by Fire-Loss 100000.

Chelsea, Mass, Sept. 21.-Fire this
afternoon destroyed the Atwood 6.
McManus box factory, the Hill-Row-
land brass foundry ten wooden tene-
ments, the Chelsea bottling works. Lee
Brothers shoe factory. and the East
ern Storage company warehouses and
seriously threatened the Standard Oil
company's plant where large supply
of gasoline was stored. The loss is es-
timated at 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
MAiLEY AND HASKELL.
Hearst Names Them in . New Oil
Conspiracy.

Hearst Names Thorn in q New Oil
Conspiracy.
Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 21.-William
r. Hearst hurled another political
bomb when In a speech here he read
tween J. D. Archbold Of the Standard
OIL company and Congressman Joseph
&C. Sibley, chairman Of the committee
on manufactures In the house in which
the name Of nAdr. b.. = democratic sem
ator," was given as 9 big man who
was ready to make fight in the sem
ate for the corporations and against
the corporation policy Of Presiden.
Roosevelt and Secretary Garfield. Mr..
Hearst declared he could not but b
iieve that "Mr. b." was Senator Bailey
OF Texas, and then he read letter
from Archbold to Sibley asking the
latter TO have Senator Bailey call at
26 Broadway.
Mr. Hearst also read records to
show that Governor Haskell OF Okla
hon.a had had dissolved an Injunction
to restrain the Prairie OIL company.
an alleged Standard subsidiary, from
laying pipe lines In Oklahoma
Sure It Was G. NJ. Haskell.
Mr.. Hearst said in part:
In the last few days have read
from records, from sworn affidavits
and from signed letters. evidence re-
yealinR the extent to which leading
representatives Of both of the old
parties have been the seryile tools OF
corporations have shown how the
democratic party altered its platform
to suit the STANDARD Oil and made Mr..
Haskell. who was an agent OF the
Standard Oil, the chairman OF their
comr-Attee on platform. have read
the + mplaint Of Attorney General
Nom ct OF Ohio. filed in court, in which
Monnett seys that C. N. Haskell was
one Of those concerned in an attempt
to ibribe him to discontinue actions
against the Standard Oil. l have read
signed letters from Standard OIL head
quarters showing Mr.. Foraker, while
United States senator, was in the pay
of the Standard Oil. ss
s'Tonight 7 am going to deal with
the evasions and the denials of all the
parts concerned
"Mr. Haskell asserts that General
Mopnett's disclosure must refer to
some other Haskell with different ini-
tfals. He apparently thinks that some
such initials as D. F. Haskell or N. G.
Haskell. or c. Q. D. Haskell would be
more appropriate. Mr. Monnett, how
ever. in an affidavit made on the
twelfth day OF this month, in this year.
adheres to the name of c, N Haskell.
and Ar. Bennett. the present assistant
to the present attorney general of
Ohio. repeats the charge of Mr. Mon
nett and in his affidavit, made this
month, accuses no other Haskell but
c. N Haskell.
New Charge Against Haskall.
Here are other court records OF
smother case in Witch the same c. n.
Haskell as governor of Oklahoma has
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
MAY REACH $500 GOAL.

Prospects Bright for Record Breaking
Varsity Registration Increase.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Sept CHARACTERIZATION In
the State University of Iowa will prob
ably reach the 1850 mark From unof-
fetal sources, it was learned that the
prospects for another record breaking
increase were bright, and that If the
early indications continued, the $500
goal would be reached.
Saturday, several students exper-
fenced difficulty in registering in cer-
tain classes which were already filled
to the limit. In the college of medi-
cine, the Increase was marked, ana
other signs pointed toward the realiza-
tion of the summers predictions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
A PRIMARY RULING

Illinois Court Holds That Men Who
Voted Democratic Ticket Two Years
Ago Are Barred from Republican
EIection--May Change Election Re-
suit.
Chicago, Sept. 21.-A ruling which
may change the result of the recent re-
publican primary election for the
states attorney nomination was made
by Judge Cutting today, when he de-
clared that voters who had voted as a
democrat two years previous to the pri-
mary could not legally vote for the
nomination. of any one on another tick
ct. At the primaries John J. Healy
present states's attorney, was defeated
by John e. w. Wayman. A recount Of
the vot,s confirmed this result, but ac-
cording to Healy developed numerous
cases Of fraudulent voting. Democrats,
he alleged. were voted in squads for
Wayman, he brought suit before Judge
Cutting to. anpul the election. The
courts ruling Is regarded as Of great
est Importance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
eliminates Himself From Re-
publican National Affairs
Following Attack
POLITICAL DEMISE FoREsEEN
Hearst Renews Charges Against Gov.
ernor Haskell Of Oklahoma and
/ Springs New ones Against Senator
Bailey - Haskell Calls Hearst .
liar. 80

Cincinnati, Sept 21. Senator JOS
eph B. Foraker has effaced himself
from the political map Of Ohio and en-
ployed an open letter to William H,
Taft, withdrawing from participation
in the biennial convention of the Ma
I. tional League OF Republican clubs, as
4 means of committing political hari
karl.
In the letter he declares himself still
loyal to Taft, but undesirous Of en-
barrassing the presidential candidate
with his presence. That this is tanta-
mount to Foraker's withdrawal from
public life is generally accepted
F'oraker's withdrawal, addressed to
Judge Taft, reads:
Having read In the newspapers that
some Of your friends and possibly you
are in doubt as to the. propriety of my
speaking with you at Music hall next
Tuesday night, have concluded not
to attend the meeting. take this ac-
tion, not because deem the answer
I have made to Mr.. Hearst's charges
~
loyalty to your cause, but only because
don't wish to do anything that might
embarrass you personally.
Yours very truly,
JOSEPH BENSON FORAKER.
Did Taft Dem and Retirement?
That Foraker's action was demanded
by Judge Taft Is generally believed
here During the afternoon SEN
ator w Murray Crane, Of Massa-
chusetts, and Senator Dick, of Ohio,
had q conference with Mr.. Foraker
Then they conferred with Judge Taft
and In the evening returned at Z o'clock
for conference with Senator Foraker
at which time the latters letter was
prepared Pressure has been brought
to bear on Judge Taft from all parts
of the country, It is said, by prominent
republicans !. insisting that Foraker
must eliminate himself
That all Of Foraker's republican
speaking dates will be cancelled is ac-
cepted as fact here. s5
After despatching his letter to Judge
Taft, Senator Foraker sent copy Of
it to John Hayes Hammond. president
Of the League of Republican clubs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
Spinal Disease Closes School.

Webster City, Sept. 21.-Miss Luella
Kearns, who teaches the Campbell
school in Fremont township. has
closed her school for week on ac-
count of some of her pupils becoming
afflicted with spinal meningitis. The
disease has attacked a number of the
school children, but the sick ones are
reported as getting along nicely and it
Is thought the disease will be stamped
out without any serious results occur
ring from 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
JEROME GIVEN MORE TIME.

Arguments on Harry Thaw's AppIica-
tion for Jury Trial Adjourned.
White Plains, N. Y, Sept 21.-The
arguments on Harry X. Thaw's appli-
cation for jury trial, as to his sanity
in the habeas corpus proceedings be-
fore the supreme court, Justice Mills.
were adjourned today until next Sat-
urday, at the request of District At
torney Jerome, who was unable to pre-
pare return to the writ in time for
today's hearing. In the meantime,
Thaw will remain in the White Plains
jail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
BRYAN REVIEWS CAMPAIGN.
Declares Democratic Victory More Po.
tent Than Taft's Persuasion.

Medina, N. Y, Sept. 21-ReneWing
his campaign in New York state today,
William j. Bryan denounced the rec
ord of tie republican party, accused
President. Roosevelt of purloining dem
ocrat:.: IDEAS. and owing his popularity
to them charged Taft with being un-
able to effect any reforms. and de-
clared that a democratic victory would
do more ~ coerce the republicans in
congress than anv persuasion that Taft
could bring to bear il. a republican VIC
tory was achieved, on that party's rec
ord. Having Travelled all night from
Albany, a. short stop was made in
Rochester. Proceeding on to Buffalo
addresses were made at Brockpcrt.
Holiey. Albion aA4 Medina
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
TRAGEDY AT MEETING
Sunday Tent Services Turned Into
Shooting Bee, in Which Seven Are
Wounded and Men, Women and
Children Arc Hurt in Panic.

Danville, KY. Sept 21.-Seven peo-
pie were shot, several dangerously.
at big tent meeting at Nor
land last night. The shooting took
place inside the tent as a large crowd
was beginning to leave. Just what
started the shooting has not developed.
Hundreds Of men. women and children
were more or less seriously hurt in a
panic that ensued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
FOREST FIRE BURNS TWO TOWN.
Gnsen and Woodboro Destroysdt
Rhinelandsr Threatened.

Rhinelander, Wis, Sept. 21.Fearina
the fate that befell Gagen and Wood
boro, which were destroyed by forest
fires Sunday, the mayor Of Rhineland-
er last night requested Milwaukee ste
send a fire engine to protect the city.
Word has been received that an en-
gine and half q mile Of hose and q
truck are on the way on q special
train, but 1t now is believed they will
not be needed as the wind has shift
ed.
The fire started in the woods yes
terday morning and quickly reached
Gagen and Woodboro. Men, women
and children fought va1iantly to save
their homes, but without avail
Gagen and Woodboro each had about
1000 residents and nearly all are ilome-.
less.
Burned out Of their homes, the peo-
pie began fleeing from the fire, which
grew more dangerous with each min
ute. Women carrying children in their
arms and men and boys with picks on
their backs ran toward Rhinelander,
many falling prostrate in the heat, only.
to be helped on by the stronger refu-
gees. IS
Nearly all Of those burned out at
Gagen reached Rhinelander last night
and are being cared for. But few Of
the Woodboro people are here and It is
not known what has become Of all Of
them.
/ The fire is fresh one and not q
continuation Of the fires which did so
much damage last week.
When the blaze started the wind was
from the west and it was feared Rhine-
lander, with its homes for 1000 per-
sons, was doomed also, but a change in
the direction Of the wind probably has
saved the city.
The mayor and members Of the city
council got together when the danger
seemed greatest and decided to ask
Milwaukee for aid. At that time it
was believed nothing could save Rhine-
lander from the fire.
The towns of Gagen and Woodboro
are on the 500 railway. Reports from
the refugees who came to this city say
nothing is left Of Gagen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
eoy Killed in Elevator.

Burlington. Sept. 21.-Eddie Siegel.
bright little fellow who has been op-
Grating the elevator at the Delano ho-
tel for the past ten days, was in
stantly killed while in the perform
ance of his duties. Unnoticed by any
one about the hosiery the boy was
caught between the elevator car and
the basement ceiling, his life being
crushed out instantaneously.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-09-21
Bryan Goo. to Buffalo.

Albany. N. Y, Sept. CIV. ]. Bry-
an, who was the guest last evening OF
former United States Senator David B.
Hill, at Wolfert's Roost. left early for
Buffalo. where he will speak tonight.