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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
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COUNTY CONTEST.
Delaware and Black Hawk Counties
Will Compete at Manchester.

Delaware and Black Hawk Counties
Will Compete at Manchester.
Special III tines Republican
Waterloo, March 13.-Delaware and
Black Hawk counties will participate
In the inter-county spelling contest,
which is to be held at Manchester Sat-
urday March %. Each county Is to
be represented by team Of ten
spoilers. who will contest for team and
individual honors. The contest will
be held at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
so as to permit the return of the Black
Hawk people on the evening train.
At first 1t was thought best to bar
those holding diplomas Of graduation
from the rural schools, but County
Superintendent Joseph of Delaware
objected. because he desired one such
pupil to participate in the contest.
The suggestion was acceptable to
County superintendent Elliott. who
has one or two such spoilers In this
county whom he desired on the team
1t is necessary, however that all par
ticipants be at present enrolled in the
schools of the county. Each superin-
tendent has the right to select the
members of his competing team. and
the battle for victory will be waged
royally
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
Official Statement Issued Con-
cclming Investigation Or
dered BY President
THE STOCK EXCHANGES ESCAPE
Secretary straus Announces That
Work of Commissioner Smith Will
Be Confined to Operations of Stock
Gambling Thru Bucket Shops" -
Washington News.

Washington, March 13-To correct
any misapprehension that may exist
thru the circulation of erroneous re-
ports concerning the investigation
which Commissioner of Corporations
Smith is making into the laws affect
ing bucket shop operations. Secretary
Straus, of the department OF commerce
and labor, today issued the following
statement:
Secretary Straus states in regard
to the matter Of bucket shops that
the president has simply referred the
subject to this department. with a
request to have Commissioner of Cor
porations Smith examine certain bills
aimed at bucket shops. and to report
his views on the general subject. The
president has not ordered any general
investigation of stock exchanges
Smith has been instructed to use his
own Judgment in reporting upon the
subject and getting the facts that the
president desires"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
FIRE BURNS RELIC
Of JOHN BROWN
Wagon in Which Brown Made
Many Trips in Anti-slayery
Crusade Destroyed
is OWNED BY IOWA CITY MAN
Relic Had Been Preserved by Judge
FairaII-Destroyed in Fire Which
Consumed Two Barns and Other
Property-started From Unknown
Cause.
Special to rimes-Republican.

Iowa City, March 13.-John Browns
antiquated wagon, in which he made
many pilgrimages during his crusade
against slavery, was destroyed by fire
here yesterday. 1t had been preserved
by Herbert S. F'airall, pioneer news
paper man of Iowa City.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed
the barn of Fred Cochran on Summit
street, and also the Schumacher barn
belonging to the Fairall estate. Mr..
Cochran and family were just sitting
down to the table when one of the
little girls noticed the reflection. They
rushed TO tie door to discover the barn
in flames. Mr.. Cochran by quick work
managed to get his driving pony and
outfit out of the burning building be-
fore the flames had reached that part
of the structure. From this barn the
flames communicated with the Schu-
macher barn which was unprotected
by insurance, and in which was stored
about $3.50 worth of furniture belong
ing to Mr.. Schumacher as well as the
John Brown wagon" Mr.. cochran's
loss is about 5000, fully protected by
insurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
President Attacked.

Washington. March 12.-Denuncia-
tion was heaped upon President
Roosevelt in the house today by Will
let's, of New York. He is charged
let's. of New York. He charged that
Roosevelt had Done more than all the
other public men in the history of
the country to shake the confidence
of the people in our form of govern
ment, and has done more than any
other man in our nations history to
destroy Legitimate business. sllatter
confidence among the people and bring
utter panic into every counting room,
factory, shop. office and home in the
land, and has exhibited greater de-
gree of self-consciousness and egotism,
which are the natural results of power
and f1attery, than any president who
has occupied the White House."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
FOR TARIFF REVISION.
Nebraska Republicans Adopt Platform
Similar to That of Ohio.

Omaha, March 13.-Without a dis
senting voice the candidacy of William
H. Taft for president of the United
States was indorsed by the republican
state convention of Nebraska yester-
day, and solid delegation for the
secretary will go to Chicago instructed
to vote for his nomination first. last.
and all the time. A tariff revision
plank patterned after the Ohio declar-
alton was inserted in the platform.
Harmony prevailed thruout the
meeting of the convention. altho some
dissension was apparent in the district
gatherings and over the matter of Sc
lecting a national committeeman
The platform indorsing Taft wash
and the plank on the platform issue
follow:
while we realize that our party Is
rich in craftsmanship, we nevertheless
declare our belief that the candidate
who best meets the demands of the
hour is the Hon. William Fl. Taft of
Ohio. Possessing personal, moral,
and intellectual endowment Of a high
order. to these he adds judicial and ad-
training that prominently
fits him for the world wide duties that
may devolve upon our executive.
Therefore. be it
Resolved, That the delegates Sc
lected by this convention to the nation
al convention he and are hereby in
structed to vote for William Howard
Taft for president. and to give him
their support until he is nominated
I'VE are strongly in favor Of re-
vision of the tariff. and believe that
this should be done by a special ses-
sion of the next congress along lines
that will conserve and maintain the
true principle of protection which is
given expression in the following dec
larations of the Ohio republicans:
"'By imposing such customs duties
as will equal the difference between the
cost of production at home and abroad,
together with reasonable profit to the
end that without excessive duties, Am
erican manufacturers, farmers. pro-
ducers. and wage earners may have
adequate protection.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
in the governments custer suit against
the Standard Oil Company.

In the governments custer suit against
the Standard Oil Company.
Richard r. Cooke. of indianapolis.
secretary and treasurer of the National
Refining Company test1fying Tor tue
government, said he was employed by
the Standard oil Company for several
Years. He stated that while at Col
limbus information was given him by
a man named Taylor. employed by the
Pennsylvania Railway Company re-
garding shipments of oil received by
rivals He said he WAS informed of oil
handled i'm his territory and used the
information for the purpose OF tracing
the customers OF competitors and at
tempting to line them up for the
Standard Oil Company.
While in Indianapolis. lie said. re-
ports were handed him by boy re-
garding the shipments of rivals in ana
out of indianapolis. These reports We're
somewhat of mystery to him, but he
was of the opinion they came from the
office of the state oil inspector.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
JOHNSON IN RACE
Governor Admits Headquarters Will
Be Opened in the East = Next Thir-
ty Days to Determine Strength.

ST. Paul, March 13.-Governor john
son, when questioned today, admitted
that what might be called headquart-
ers for his possible entry into the pres
idential race. would be opened in the
east. He said the present month
would show whether he would enter
into the political game, and yet devel-
opments of the next month might blow
the whole matter into the air. Frank
A. Day. the governors private secre-
tary, is now in the east looking after
the governors political matters and
will attend to the details of opening
headquarters in Chicago, New York
and Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
U. S. CODE STOLEN
Cipher Used by State Department
Seized by French Legation Employe
MAN Escapes to ConstantinopIe.

Bucharest. March 13.-It is learned
today that copy of the cipher of the
American state department used in
private correspondence between WASH
ington and the various American le-
cations and embassies, was stolen re-
Gently from the American legation here
by French employee who succeeded
in making his escape to Constantino-
pie 1t is understood this is the sec
ond time the American cipher has been
obtained by strangers within the past
few wears
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
SHOT WIFE in SLEEP
Washington Government Clerk Takes
Woman fer Burglar, Kills Her and
Goes Immediately to Sleep.

Washington. March 13.-Hugh Hol-
lis, a treasury department clerk. who
served for time as private secretary
to the commissioner of internal reven-
ue. shot and killed his wife at their
home today. Early this morning the
wife arose to attend child and as she
returned to the bedside Hollis was
awakened. pulled a revolver from be-
ly killed the woman. He went to sleep
again and knew nothing of the shoot
ing until hs was afterwards awakened.
tation and declares he was dreaming
of burglars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
PRISON FoR FORMER CAPTAIN.
Army Man, Twice Court Martialed, is
Convicted in Civil Court.

ST. Louis, March 13.-George w.
Kirkman, former captain in the Un-.
tied States army. must serve one year
in Fort Leavenworth prison, accordip~
to decision handed down yesterday
afternoon by the federal circuit court
of appeals.
While stationed at Fort Robinson.
Neb., KirkmaaI was accused Of ;nde-s
scretions with the wife of fellow
officer in Omaha. She committed sui
eide in Omaha after Kirkman's ar
rest. He was court martialed in Jam
uary, 1905, at Fort Niobrara Neb.. and
was sentenced to serve two years at
Fort Leavenworth.
In March Of the same year he was
court -martialed for other offenses and
sentenced to year at the same pris-
M
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
LABOR TO CONFER
important Conference Called to Meet
in Washington to Consider Adverse
Court Decisions-Many Unions to
"a RAnnacAnAod

New York, March 13.-Announce-
ment of what is declared will be the
most important conference of national
labor leaders ever held, was made
yesterday by the executive council of
the American Federation of Labor
Over 100 national and International
unions, it is stated, will be represented
at the meeting. which is called to be
held at Washington Wednesday next.
Planning new tactics on account of
many court decisions against unions
is said to be the subject to be brought
10. the fore for consideration
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
INJUNCTION is REFUSED.
Decision in the Lake Superior Com
pany Case.

Trenton, N j.. March 13-Vice
Chancellor Garrison today filed his de-
cision in the matter of the suit against
the Lake Superior corporation. The
decision denies the application of the
Canadian Improvement Company for
an injunction to restrain j. Tatnall Lea
and other Philadelphia bankers and
Kuhn Loeb & Co.. of New York. from
voting and pledging the stock of the
Lake Superior corporation, unless the
contract is rescinded. BY this decis-
ion the holders Of this stock are per-
mltted to vote for board OF directors
only, at the annual meeting of the
Lake Superior corporation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
PRICE OF BEER TO ADVANCE
Increase Of 81 Barrel April to Bring
Smaller Glasses.

Chicago, March 13.-The price of
beer is going up. An advance of 81 a
barrel will come April Fools day, when
the man with a large thirst may have
to content himself with a small glass
of the foaming beverage. The decrease
In the size of the glass is threatened
by many saloon keepers, but at most
of the downtown bars there will be no
change.
1T is possible that beer now selling
at sS a barrel will sell at 50 after April
L. said Joseph Theurer. president Of
"Advance in the price of malt, now
selling at s120 bushel is responsible
for the proposed increase in the price
of beer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
BELLS AERopLANE IN FLIGHT.
Sails 31o Feet al, High Speed When
Acciclent Cones

Hammondspor:, n. Y. March 13. -
Prof. Alexander Graham Bells new
aeroplane. the Red Wing, was given
its test flight over Lake Keuka by F.
w. Baldwin. engineer in charge of its
constructions The machine was built
by the Aerial Experiment association
for Lieut. Thomas Selfridge. L. S. a.
The aerodrome, after gliding over the
ice on Lake ke,ika for about 200 feet
rose gently to 81 height of about ten
feet and sailed slt that elevation for .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13

distance of 3l9 feet. at the rate of from
twenty five to thirty miles an hour.
After having covered this distance q
portion of the tail gave way. and the
aerodrome was brought down for re-
pairs. This is declared to be the first
successful public flight of heavier
than air flying machine in America.
The flight was witnessed by many per-
sons from Hammondsport.
The aerodrome was propelled by a
forty horse power. eight cylinder. air
cooled gasoline motor weighing 40
pounds. The propeller was made of
two blades of steel measuring six feet
two inches in diameter having pitch
of four feet and weighing 10 pounds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13

versity at Des Moines. He will grad
uate with honors in June. A few days
ago he received word from the dean OF
Yale that he had been awarded a
scholarship in that institution. His
many Webster City friends will be glad
to hear of his success.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
WRECK OF LOST SHIP FOUND.
Wreck Of KIondike Ship Nevada is
Found by Light Keeper.

Kuneau, Alaska, March 13.-James
Curre, the keeper of the lighthouse at
Aldrich rock, brings the news Of the
finding of the wreck of the Clara Ne
vada, lost in 1897 with sixty-five pas
sengers. The purser's body was the
only one ever found Many human
bones have been picked up on the
beach in this vicinity. The Nevada is
believed to have had large amount of
gold dust on board, as several Klon-
dikers We're on their way out with
their first clean-nps Parties here are
preparing to search for her treasure
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
gAREs STANDARD OIL METHODS
Witness Says Business of Rivals Was
Undermined by Spies.

Cleveland. March 13.-The absorp-
ton of rivals, dismantling of compet-
ing plants, the gathering of informa-
tion regarding the customers of op-
moments and the method in which
some information was obtained from
railways by the Standard Oil Com
pany, were the features ofthe hear
ing before Special Examiner Ferris
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
MINT GETS BUSY.
Idle Employees Laid OF Being Sum
noned to Resume Work.

Philadelphia. March 13.-With the
return wave of prosperity, the United
States mint in this city again has be-
come a golden bee hive of industry.
Thruout the week employees who had
been laid off have been receiving noti-
ficatons to resume their posts and
yesterday a full force was at work.
aggregating about $50 persons. 1t is
stated at the mint that the renewal
is due to fresh orders from Washing
ton for immediate coinage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
CROP OF FAILURES HITS JAPAN.
Mikado Draws on London Deposits to
; Pay for War Equipment.

Shanghai, March 1S.-There has
been a continuous crop of bank and
commercial failures in Japan. In the
last fortnight more than twenty coll
lapses have occurred with losses aggre-
eating a million. The excess of i'm
ports from Japan from Jan. to Feb.
10 was 46.OO0.0OO yen. The specie re-
serve of the Bank of Japan. 100000
600 yen, is only maintained by draw
ing on the governments deposits 10
pay for imports. mainly articles re-
quired for naval and military equip
ments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
TOWN PUT OUT OF BUSINESS.

Five Hundred People Poisoned by
Waffes Served at Church Supper. 1
Upper Sandusky, o.. March 1S.-FivS
hundred people were poisoned here
last night at social given by the la
dies Of the English Lutheran church,
by eating chicken and waffles. By
midnight all the doctors in the city
were busy. Today some Of the stores
could not be run because all the clerks
were unable to appear. 1t is believed
no one will die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
Railroads Oppose cuIber.on Bill.

washington. March 13.-Representa-
tives of transportation departments Of
the railroads appeared before the SEN
ate committee on interstate commerce
today in opposition to the Culberson
car shortage bill. r. c. Rice of the
Burlington road, said that In order to
meet the provisions of the bill the
equipment would have to be doubled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
Itinerary of the Elaat

Washington, March 13.-Admiral
Evans battleship fleet, after leaving
San Francisco will visit Hawaii Sa-
moa, Melbourne Sydney, Australia and
the Philippines, and return TO New
York by way of the Snez canal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
SLAYER OF GIRL is HANGED.

Before Going to the Gallows Warns
Against Bad Company and Whisky.
Pittsburg, March 13.-Morris B.
Holmes. 90 years old. was hanged in
the Allegheny county Jail yard. Holmes
stabbed Nancy Miller, his sweetheart,
to death with butcher knife, March
81, 1907, at East Pittsburg. He had
been drinking heavily and said he did
not remember the crime.
Just before going to the gallows.
Holmes said. Please, for me. sound
a warning to all young men to shun
bad women and whisky"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
! ONE.
TeIearaphie %

TeIeoraphie : %
Walsh Sc - led to Five Years
Judge Sc g Specializing Bankers.
Federal 6 20 Only for Bucketshops
Ohio L : Plank TO Be Offered il
Iows o
Fire J ; John Brown Relic.
ltalianl- .r Gaining.
Dreams of Burglars, Shoots Wife
Labor Conference Called.
U. S. Cipher Code Stolen.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Good Showing Of Banks.
Iowa Convention Results.
Phone Men Adjourn.
Little Girl Fatally Shot.
Escapes Clever Fraud.
Dearth of Teachers.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Navy Makes Good.
IIerrick's Fears Unfounded.
Berryhill Plea for Blue Sky.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Farmers Department.
PAGE FIVE.
County News:
Congress Growing Economical.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
German Car Comes and Goes.
Reception for Lieutenant koeppen. +.
All Cows Must Be Inspected.
Others Are Condemned.
Pupils Practice Fire Drills.
Ovatt Babe Dies.
Auerbach to Northern Pacific.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General:
Cattle and Hogs Steady.
Wheat Close Higher.
Light Corn Offerings.
Death for Father Heinrich's Slayer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
PRESIDENT CANNOT ACCEPT

But Expresses Appreciation Of Invita-
ton Extended by 3. of L. e.
Washington, March 1S.-J. ]. Han
ahan,, grand master of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen, called
upon the president today to invite him
to attend the next annual convention
of the organization. of which the pres
ident is an honorary member. at Col
umbus, Ohio. i'm September. The pres
ident said he would not be able to ac-
cept the invitation, altho greatly de-
string to do so.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
PROCEEDINGS WITHDRAWN.
Of Delaware Hudson
Company Only Just Beaur.

New York. March 1S.-The law firm
who today began action on behalf of
Hynlans and Zoon. of Amsterdam.
Holland, looking to an Investigation
of the Delaware Hudson Company,
announced this afternoon that the
proceedings had been withdrawn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
WANT o. q II. pRoBEo.
Foreign Interests Seek to Prevent Pay
ment Of ContempIated DividAnd.~ss

Albany. NJ Y, March fS.--Apflica.-
ton was made to the public service
commission today by attorneys for
Hymans e. Zoon of Amsterdam, Hol-
land and others to investigate the
Delaware & Hudson Railway with ref
erence to the question of Impairment
of the capital stock, and to intervene
in the suit of Hymans and others
against the railroad and to take such
further proceedings as are necessary
to prevent the payment of the con-
templated dividend Of nine per cent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
TRANSFERS 300 PASSENGERS.
Captain Of Steamer Providence Feared
Fire Miuht Endanuer Lives.

New York, March 13.-Fear that the
fire which was discovered on the
steamer Providence while coming up
thru Long Island Sound early today.
might endanger the lives of his 800
passengers, caused the captain of the
steamer to summon the steamer Rich
ard Peck by wireless, and within
few minutes the passengers had been
transferred to the latter vessel. The
fire on the Providence was extinguisheU
before much damage was done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
Referred to Sub Committee.

indianapolis. March l3.-The scale
committee of the United Mine Work
4rs OF America this afternoon referred
all matters relating to wage difficult
ties before it to the sub-scale COM
mittee. which is expected to report to
the, convention tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
PLAY CHESS BY CABLE.

international Match Between United
States and Great Britain Begun.
New York. March 13.-An interna-
ional chess match by cable. by teams
representing the United States and
Great Britain was begun today at the
Brooklyn Chess club. and in London
Sir George Newne's trophy is the prize
of the contest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
SPEECH RESULTS IN CLASH.

Liberals and Socialists Como Together
in House of Commons.
London, March 13.-The liberals and
socialists came to a clash in the house
of commons today. undoubtedly in
fluenced to a certain extent by Lord
Roseberry's speech in the house yes
terday against socialism. The liber-
ais threw overheard the unemployed
workmen's bill of the labor party, by
a majority of 149.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
INCIDENT NOT YET SETTLED.

Discussion Over Tatsu Maru Incident
Continues at Pcking.
Peking, March 13.--There was a fur
ther conference here today between
Baron Hayashi Japanese minister to
China. and Na-Tung and Yuan-Shih-
Kai, representing the Peking govern
ment. over the Tatsu Maru incident.
No final understanding was reached.
and discussion of the matter will be
continued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
GIVEN TO JURY.
Capitol Conspiracy Case at Harrisburg
| lie HaneIusian

Nearing Its Conclusion.
Harrisburg, Pa. March 13.-The cap
itol conspiracy case, in which John IL.
Sanderson, Philadelphia furniture
dealer, and contractor. former Audi
tor General w. P. Snyder, former
State Treasurer W. l.. Mathues, and
James H. Shumaker, former superin-
tendent of the board of grounds and
building, are charged with defrauding
the state in furnishing the capitol, was
given to the jury today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-13
Another Reduction Announced.

Manchester n H.. March 13.-The
Amoskeag Manufactur Company to-
day announced wage reduction aver
aging ten per cent. The corporation
employees L: 600 opera tiveA