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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
BRIDGE THREE MILES LONG.
Remarkable Steel Structure to Span
Hell Gate Ship Channel.

New York, Dec. 22.-After the Penn
sylvania railroad has advanced farther
with it's terminal station and other im-
provements in this city, work will be
started on a bridge from Port Morris,
suburb of New York to Queens county,
Long Island. The bridge as planned,
in many respects Is to be one of the
most daring and markable engineer
ing structures ever proposed.
With the approaches it will be three
miles long and span the He'll Gate ship
channel with an enormous arch 1000
feet in the clear.
The entire bridge, except the piers
for the arch, will be of steel, having an
estimated weight of $4,000 tons. A
novel feature of the plan is that the
train floor of the bridge instead of rest
ing on the crown OF the arch is hung
from it. The crown is 300 feet above
the water and the floor 14O feet, ena-
bling the largest steamers to pass un-
der.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
New Venezuelan Dictator Re-
vokes Decree Which Raised
Row With Holland
GOMEZ FOLLOWERS ARMINa
usurper Prepares to Resist With
Armed Force Threatened Uprising Of
castro's Friends From Interior
castro's Power in Venezuela Cons
ceded to Be at an End.

Willemstad. Caracao, Dec %. The
new Venezuelan administration has re-
voked the decree prohibiting the trans-
shipment at Willemstad of goods des-
tined for Venezuelan points. This
measure has been the principal diff
Guilty in the strained relations between
Holland and Venezuela and it's revo-
cation is regarded by well-informed
persons here as meaning practically
the settlement of the dispute between
the two governments. The deduction
from the latest news received here
from Caracas and the enforced resig-
nation of the Castro cabinet is that
the reign of Castro in Venezuela is
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
o'MALLEY WINS RACE TO ERIN
Chicago Man Can Claim $1,000 Was-
cred on Contest.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-Pat O'Malley has
won his $1,000 bet with Big JIM
OLeary that he could race from Chi
cago to Ballyagran, Ireland. In one
week, unless some accident, as yet I'M
known on this side. delayed him on the
last stage of his journey.
The steamer on which O'Malley en-
barked for the Emerald Isle, landed at
Queenstown at O'Clock last night.
Queenstown time, or o'clock yesterday
afternoon, Chicago time. He had until
2:30 o'clock this morning. Chicago
time, to make the two-hour automobile
run to Ballyagran.
That OMalley would win the bet be-
came evident when a cable message
was received from him yesterday af-
ternoon at Queenstown by Edward
Fitzgerald, the Clark street gamblers s
confidential man. The message read:
Land Queenstown 9 p. M. tonight
Chicago time"
s The later advice showed that the ves-
sci landed on schedule time, earlier
than O'Malley expected
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22

ers association at the tabernacle last
night, DR.. Jacob G. Schurman, presi-
dent of Cornell university. said in
part:
"If asked to name the man ito whom
the great reform in elections is due,
would unhesitatingly name William
j. Bryan. More than any other man
to arouse the spirit which demands
the application of the principles of gem
eral honesty to public affairs, has been
Theodore Roosevelt History will show
that the great reforms of the age be-
gan with the work Of Charles E.
Hughes, in the now famous insurance
Investigations in New York, and to
him is due the original awakening. The
Sherman antitrust law must be re-,
pealed, because it strikes at the COM
bination which is the foundation Of
twentieth century business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
BRYAN ON THE CABINET.
Says He Doesn't Think Very Much Of
Taft Selections.

Pittsburg, Dec. 22-William Jennings
Bryan reached this city shortly before
/ a. m. and went to the home of George
w. Wilson, a prominent coat and coke
operator at Edgewater, suburb.
Mr.. Bryan is on hissway to Union
town. He will deliver a lecture and
later Will be honor guest at a dollar
dinner" arranged by his admirers in
the coke region.
Asked for an expression on the selec-
ton of Senator Knox as secretary of
state, Mr.. Bryan said:
Il don't believe I care to discuss
that now. There will be other appoint
ments I might be expected to discuss
if 1 began, and you know I may not
think as we'll of Mr.. Taft's selections
as he does"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
RIDES ON CAKE OF ICE.

John Curry, Sioux City, outdoes Eliza
of Uncle Toms Cabin Fame.
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Dec. 22.-Eliza, Of Uncle
Toms Cabin fame. is outdone by John
Curry in a thrilling ride down the Mis-
souri, river on a cake of ice. Crossing
from the Iowa shore to the Nebraska
shore, Curry broke thru the ice and in
recovering himself. found himself iso-
lated on a single cake. The swift and
treacherous currant of the muddy
stream carried him for a mile and
a half He hung on for dear life,
fearing that each moment might be his
last. Fortunately the cake struck the
Iowa bank and it's frightened occupant
was enabled to jump to safety
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
CASTRO pEPosEo BY GOMEZ.
Now Government Established by Vice
President Of Venezuela.

New Government Established by Vice
President Of Venezuela.
Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. o. -
Vice President ]. Vicente Gomez, to
whom Gen. Cipriano Castro handed
over the presidency on his departure
for Europe, has established a new gov
ernment in Venezuela.
Gomez has replaced the old ministry
with new body of men who repre-
sent various factions in the state and
who have figured prominently in vari-
GUS ways in the politica1\ history of the
country. This means the end of the
power of DR.. Jose de Jesus Paul, tho
minister of foreign affairs. who has
been the one figure outside Of Castro
himself in the negotiations that cul-
minated in the ousting of Minister De
Reus and the severance OF diplomatic
relations with Holland.
DR.. Baldo, who is now with Castro
abroad, has also been removed from his
official position as minister of educa-
ton. Gen. Diego Ferren, the minister
of war, who also was war minister In
the cabinet of Acting President Gomez
in 1906, has been superseded by Gen.
Regulo Olivares, who took prominent
years ago.
Secret advices received from Cara4
cas-. where the strictest censorship is
being observed, indicate the whole OF
Venezuela has been in ferment since
President Castro sailed and that the
crisis was reached q few days ago
when 1t became necessary for Acting
President Gomez to take decisive steps,
- 4
cabinet those who were closely affil-
lated with Castro.
The revolutionary factions phzsd Z
prominent part IN the demonstr1A4ons
against the absent president, which
took the form of r1oting and fnosn-
diarism.
Letters received here tell sf q plot 20
assassinafe General Belle. commander
Of Fort san~Ca{ios at Fh1acaibo. me
oonspirators we're ca1<uId ed 4nt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
SPRECKLES HURRIES
Making Great Effort to Be Present
When Ruef is Sentenced = Enroute
From Honolulu.

Honolulu, Dec. 22.-In order to ar
rive in San Francisco in time to be
present in court when sentence is
passed on Abraham Ruef next Thurs
day, Rudolph Spreckles, who financed
the graft investigation and prosecu-
ton in that city, and who is a pas
senger on the Japanese liner Nippon
Maru, which sailed from this port Sat
urday, has agreed to pay for the extra
coal burned in the effort to reach port
a few hours ahead OF schedule time.
The Nippon is due at San Francisco
Thursday morning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
BUSINESS MAN STRICKEN.
Robert w. Saekett, of Fort Dodge, Fa'
tally LII of PARALYSIS.

tally TT Of Paralysis.
Fort Dodge, Dec. 22.-Robert Sack
EFT. one of the oldest and best known
business men In the city, suffered a
stroke of paralysis during sleep sun
day night and all hopes of his recov-
cry have been abandoned by the at
tending physician.
Mr.. Sackett was about the city on
Sunday and was feeling in his usual
health and the suddenness of the at
tack is great surprise to his many
friends. Mr. Sackett has been identi-
fled with the business interests of
Fort Dodge for a great many years,
first being associated as a pharmacist
with John Luby, and later with Frank
Howey, afterwards the senior member
of the drug firm of Sackett & Haire
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
SOUTH WILD OVER TAFT.
Texas Sends Him Elaborate Invitation
to Visit That State.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. 22.-Judge Taft's
many evidences of unusual interest in
the south, has awakened what seems
to be a universal desire on the part Of
the southern states and cities to play
host to the president elect. Thirty cit
les and towns in Texas have just laid
before him an elaborate invitation, en-
crossed Oh parchment couched in the
most cordial phrases, asking his pres-
ence in that state. The language of the
invitation is followed in earnestness
by many other cities in the south, and
the invitation feature of the mail
of the president-elect is growing heav-
ier each day,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
FIRE IN FAMOUS HOTEL.
GiIsey House, New York, Threatened
With Destruction for Time.

New York. Dec. 22.-Fire which
started in the Gilsey House, a famous
hotel on Broadway, today, threatened
at first to destroy the building. Spread
ing thru the fifth floor, the flames
were soon leaping out of the windows.
A great crowd was attracted, which for
time completely blocked traffic on
Broadway at that point The fremen
were able to confine the flames to the
fifth floor and the fire was quickly
controlled. There were not many
guests In the hotel at the time, and it
is believed there was no loss Of life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
TARIFF HEARING ENDS
Not Probable That Any More Wit
nesses Will Be Called - Committee
Will Not Favor Material Changes in
WooIen Schedules.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Unless it is
decided to call further witnesses be-
fore it, the tariff hearings of the house
ways and means committee have been
concluded. w. A. Graham Clark, an ex-
pert on woolens connected with the bu-
reau of manufactures, department of
commerce and labor, appeared before
the committee today. He gave a mass
of figures relating to the cost Of pro-
duction in various wool producing
countries From the character of the
questions asked by members Of the
committee, it is evident they favor
reduction in the duty on shoddy, while
it is hardly probable any change will
be made in the woolen schedule gen
orally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
WOULD HONOR DR.. FRlsslE.
Iowa College Friends in Des Moines
Propose a Scholarship.

Des Moines, Dec. 22.-Those inter-
ested in raising $50O,O00 for the Grin
nell college, which amount must be
settled upon within the next thirty
days, have arranged to establish a
scholarship in the college known as
the "Frisbie Scholarship" in honor
of DR. Frisbie Of Des Mones.
Dr. Frisbie has been a trustee Of the
Grinnell college since 1885 and is still
occupying that place. The board Of
trustees of the college have agreed
to raise one-fifth of the amount re-
ouired. and Des Moines friends Of DR..
Frsbie and the friends and alumni
Of Grinnell will be asked to raise the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
Hinted That Only Beginning
Has Been Made in Arrest of
Seven Councilmen
THE CITIZENS ARE AsTouNDED
Five of Accused Officials Issue State
ments Protesting Their Innocence
Chief Of Detectives Loses His Job
Sensational Developments Prom
ised Soon.

Pittsburg, Dec. 22.-Following the
councilmen and two bankers on
charges Of alleged corruption in con-
Quoting public affairs Of this city, 1t is
intimated today that even more start
ling developments will transpire at an
early date. In the meantime the peo-
pie OF Pittsburg are surpris I'D almost
beyond description at the slddenness
of the arrest of the nine men, who are
all well known.
According to the best information
obtainable today it is possible the mV-
nicipal scandal of San Francisco will
be insignificant when compared to the
alleged grating here.
Chief Of Detectives Bou need.
Another sensation developed today
when 1t became known that Director Of
Public Safety Lang had demanded the
resignation Of Captain of Detectives
Edwin T. McGough. This action fol-
lowed q conference between Mayor
Guthrie and Director Lang. Lang said
today:
my reason for asking Mc5ough for
his resignation has nothing to do with
the arrest Of the councilmen. There
was another reason and q more serious
one, but what it is I will moi. discuss" ;"
Reports are in circulation, however,
that differ from the directors state
ment McGough was well known thru
out the country as a clever detective.
Five Of the accused ce'uncilmen,
wasson, Ferguson, Brand, Klein and
Molaney, have issued statements today
greatly surprised and all at sea re-
garding their arrest.
Probe Quietly Conducted.
The scandal has startled the city as
nothing else has done in years. Keep
ing even the local police authorities
and officials Of the city in ignorance
Of their Intentions, officers Of the vot-
ers' league, aided by officials of the
municipal league of Scranton. Pa, and
a corps of private detectives from that
city, quietly gathered evidence against
the seven councilmen and two bank
ers. Yesterday the officials of Pitts
burg were assembled in conference and
the evidence, which was Endorsed by
prominent attorneys as sufficient to
take action, was laid before them by
the voters league. The arrests followed
within few hours.
Bankers Are Involved.
In the meantime the two bankers,
President Ramsey and Cashier Viii
sack, Of the German National bank,
had rendered their designations to the
directors last Saturday wher. the bank
examiner made the alleged discovery
that they, without knowledge Of the
directors, had arranged to pay a large
sum TO the councilmen to secure the
appointment Of the bank as one of the
city depositaries. The bank issued a
statement today that the two officials
had been replaced and that the bank
was In no way affected. In addition to
the bank case, the councilmen are
charged with irregularities in connec-
tion with number of ordinances
pending In the council, calling for mu-
nicipa1 improvements. It is stated that
there are many points in the scandal
not vet made public and subsequent
developments will be Of an interesting
Clara cter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
TWO HUNTERS LOST
No Trace Can Be Found Of Dr.. F. D.
Taft, Third Cousin of President
Elect, and Companion, Of Berkeley,
Calf.

Berkeley, Calf. Dec. 22.-Dr. Fred
erick y. Taft, third cousin of Presi-
dent-elect Taft, is reported missing
from his home in this city, with his
cousin, Walter j. Watson The two
men went to Bouldin Island, to hunt
ducks Wednesday night, with the in
tention of returning Sunday night Al
tho a diiigent search has been made,
no trace Of the missing hunters has
been found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22

in fun attempted to- kick Roach as
he passed out.
In doing So however, vogel lost his
balance, and came down with full
force on the brick pavement in the
barn. AS he fell his right leg got
caught under him and he came down
with full force on the limb swapping
the bone short Off
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
JURY LIST THROWN OUT.

JUDGE Green Causes Sensation in Dis
trict Court at Council Bluffs.
Special tp Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Dec 22.-Something
of a sensation was caused here today,
when Judge Green, presiding in the
district court, ordered the entire jury
list thrown out, and issued an order
to the board of county supervisors, to
select and prep're the lists which
should have been returned by the cleo
ton boards. The grounds upon which
the orders were issued, was because
of the election boards failing to make
the proper returns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22

scholarship. There are a large num-
ber of the Grinnell alumni in this
city. Those who will aid in this move
ment are required to make deposits of
their contributions for this cause at
the Citizens National bank. DR..
Gershom III. Hill is introducing the
movement in favor of DR.. F'risbe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
CHILD BADLY scALDED.
Falls Into Tub Of Hot Water at Straw
berry Point.

Strawberry Point, Dec. 22.-Dale OPP
pernan, the 3-year-old son of Charles
Opperman. of this place, fell into a tub
of boiling water yesterday and was 50
badly scalded that death is expected
to result. The child's mother was
washing in the kitchen and the child
was playing about the floor. During
the mothers absence from the room
the child toddled across the floor and
fell head first into the tub of boiling
water. The mother was attracted by
the screams of the little one and when
she reached the room she found the
child almost submerged in the boiling
water.
The child is terribly scalded, but
some hope is held out for its recovery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
Unrest in Entire Country.

Willemstad, Curacao, Dec. 22.-Wil-
iemstad is still without direct news
from Venezuela, but reports brought
in here today by the steamer Zulia.
indicate that the political outbreak
against President Castro at Caracas
last week has been followed by other
developments showing continued un-
rest in the country. 1t is declared that
political prisoners at Puerto Cabello
have been set at liberty and that sew
eral partisans there Of Castro have
been imprisoned. 1t is rumored that
two Venezuelan delegates have LEFT
Caracas for Willemstad to open nego-
tiations with the colonial government
looking to arrangement Of existing dif-
ficultieS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
PLAY BAD, AUDIENCE DANCES.
Actors, Refused Hearing, Sit on Stage
While Waltz Reigns.

Marion, O., Dec 22.-When COM
pany of actors was presenting The
Peddler's Parade in the town hall at
Agesta last night, the audience de-
manded the price of admission back
after the first act. The floor Of the
auditorium then was cleared and a
dance held. The crestfallen actors
watched the dancers from seats on the
stage For the benefit of the actors
and actresses many wore placards with
the word "stung.' Similar placards
the word "stung." Similar cards were
placed in all the shop windows Of the
village.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
GOMEZ FOLLOWERS ARMlNe.
Prepare to Resist Attack Of Supporters
of Castro.

Prepare to Resist Attack Of Supporters
Of Castro.
Caracas. Dec. 1S.-Via Ponce, Porto
Rico, Dec 22.-There has been no rep-
etition in this city of the anti Castro
demonstrations of Dec. 13 and IA, but
enforced resignation of the Castro cab
met, which occurred yesterday, is re-
garded as going far toward sealing
the fate of President Castro in Vene-
zuela. The change in ministry was
made known only after the arrival in
the capital of 1900 Soldiers from the
interior, who are loyal to Gomez. There
is much military activity everywhere
and troops are being recruited and
armed with energy in the belief that
the men in the interior loyal to Cas-
tro will fight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
k;ok. ~ Er;end Breaks Leo.

Davenport Dec. 22.-John Vogel, who
is employed at Henry Mennen's saloon
at Third and Iowa streets, had a Pc
culiar accident while at Brick Mum
ro's barn which resulted in bad
fracture of the right limb just above
the ankle.
vogel had been talking and Joking
with friend. Mr.. Roach, and as the
latter went to leave the barn Vogel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22

a CHRISTMAS BARGAIN
If you could buy 1856 standard books
for the price of one years subserip-
tion to the daily T.-R. you would
call II bargain, yet you would get
no more reading matter than the
newspaper will contain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
New Swedish Consul Named.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The appointment
of Henry S. Henschen. cashier of the
State Bank Of Chicago, as vice consul
for Sweden at Chicago was announced
here today The consular district in
cludes the states of Illinois. Indiana,
Ohio Michigan. Wisconsin, Missouri
and Arkansas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
ToLER CASE TO JURY
MansIaughter Case From This Is Given
to Jury at 3:37 This Afternoon.

Special to Times-Republican.
Toledo, Dec. 22.-The case Of w. D.
Toler, of Monmouth, ILL.,, charging
manslaughter in having shot and killed
George w. Davies at Marshalltown on
July 13 last, was given to the jury at
3:37 this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
THIRD OF TRIO CAUGHT.
s1T1tt0 0t ITtT0 W. 0t'1s
Last Of Men Wanted fos. Knoxville
Crime Arrested.

Crime Arrested.
Knoxville, Dec. 22.-sheriff Wilson
has received word that Alex Wiser has
been captured at Los Angeles, CAL, and
the sheriff will start after him at once.
He is wanted here for criminal assault
upon Josephine Mullenberg, of Pella.
His two pals, Charles Dean, was cap
tured in Des Moines, and Leo Van
Gordon was arrested at Oskaloosa. All
three have been indicted.
The men, it is alleged, took rthe girl
riding and assaulted her and later took
her to tent in Pella and kept her
prisoner for some time. When they
became frightened they released the
girl in an exhausted and nearly de-
mented condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
MAY cHRlsTEN WITH WATER.
Delaware w. C. T. U. Has Plans Re-
uardinu Launching of the Delaware.

Newport News, Va, Dec. 22-If the
plans of the w. C. T. u, of Delaware
are successful, the giant 10000 ton
launched here Feb. 5, will be chistened
with water The battleship Kentucky,
the only vessel of her class ever chris
tened with water in this yard, had
hundreds Of bottles OF whisky broken
against her hull by Kentuckians, when
she went down the ways.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-22
PAGE ONE.
TeIeqraphic News;

DclhOlei-V Gull lOAlSlII ein0 w NCo1iSSAoJ'
PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News:
F'riscs = as Graft Rival in Pittsburg.
Cour s len in Big Scandal.
Con = Makes Peace With Holland.
Cas- s Rule at An End.
M, - l. of Ranken Only an Incident.
N s. Riders Reign of Terror.
F s lam Wants State Funds.
= Relative Among Missing.
& 'iff Hearings Near End.
= reckles Buys Speed.
- resident Newman to Retire.
,tate Scores in Hams Trial.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Byers Wants Better Enforcement.
Peculiar Divorce Point Raised.
Holiday Mail Heaviest in Years.
Ottumwa Saloonists Scared.
Iowa Jails Criticized.
McFadden Awarded $4,000.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
Web Byers' Program
Carnegie Says 1t.
Playing With Matches.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Iooker-On in Iowa.
PAGE FIVE.
City News:
Toler Case to Jury Late Today.
Text of the Arguments.
Speculation as to Time For Verdict
Dollar Gas After 1911.
Council Adopts New Rate Ordinance
-Other City News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News.
Wants Mayors Salary Raised.
Marshall Countys Fair Biggest.
Tires of Life; Suicides.
Frank Waters Ill and Despondent.
Two Veterans Die at Home.
General News of the City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and general:
Advances in Wheat.
Corn Prices Somewhat Higher.
Strength in Cattle.
Hog Trade Not Active.
Fitting Knox's Shoes.