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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
M'KEE IS CAPTURED
Waterloo Jail Breaker Caught in Cedar
Rapids, Ono Of His Former Haunts
Has a Prison Record and is Bad
One.

Special to mes-Republfcan.
Cedar Rapids, July S.-James Nc
Kee, the ex-convict who escaped from
the Waterloo Jail Sunday, was cap
tured here today. Mckee, with other
prisoners, assaulted Sheriff Caldwell,
but his companions were all captured
before they got far.
Mckee is a man who has given the
officers much trouble thruout the
northwest He has a prison record; at
Kansas City he is particularly we'll
known and is now wanted for crimes
committed there. At Cedar Rapids he
gave the officers much trouble and
they breathed sigh of relief when he
was taken in custody at Waterloo. 1t
is believed he was the ringleader in the
plan to escape, and that he profited by
former experience when he gained his
liberty by going in different direction
of the two men, Graham and Creger.
The men in Jail have little to say of
the affair." except that it was planned
and executed as intended. They had
made no arrangements to meet any
place should they be fortunate enough
to escape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08

the fight to the floor Of the convention.
It was not alone personal contest,
but one to some extent involving the
presidential nomination itself, for Il
Guffey should be finally decisively un-
horsed before the convention it meant
that the one rallying point Of the an
ti-Bryan forces had gone to pieces:
whereas Guffey fight on the door
meant the first show down" on th0
roll call between the Bryan and antis
Bryan elements Here then, was to be
the first alignment which might force
New York into the open and compel
other wavering delegations to show
their colors.
Guffey was fairly stunned when
word was brought to him Of the action
of the committee. "Can it be.possible.
he said that this disfranchisement Of
men representing the sovereign state OF
Pennsylvania, men holding certificates
under the great seal Of the common
wealth, has deliberately taken place e
The decision of the committee adds
four Bryan votes in Oklahoma and re-
duces the anti-Bryan vote ten in Penn
sylvania.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
ONE DEAD AND SEVENTY I'LL.
Coroner Trying to Learn Ingredient

Coroner Trying to Learn ingredients
of Food Served at Dinner.
Philadelphia, July with one per-
son dead and more than seventy i'll,
the coroner of Camden county is try
ing to learn the ingredients of the
chicken potpie served at a church fes-
tival on Saturday at Atco, N. j. The
death and widespread illness are be-
lieved to have been caused by ptomaine
poisoning.
The potpies were served at a public
dinner given by the Ladies Aid society
of the Atco Methodist church in Rich
ards grove. Members of the church
believe something surreptitiously was
introduced into the pies which made
them indigestible.
The guests at the picnic had acquired
vigorous appetites, and when dinner
time came the potpies We're attacked
with relish. Soon afterward the eff
fects were felt, and many persons be-
came violently i'll. -year-old Ed
win Hall, son of Albert Hail. died a
short time after he WIS seized with
pains, which physicians said were
caused by ptomaine poisoning.
The Rev. Roland Raver, pastor of the
church and his family of nine, and the
entire Atco base ball team are among
the persons stricken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
INTEREST IN PROCEEDINGS.
Crowds Surge Toward Convention In
Anticipation Of Fight.

Convention Hall, Denver, July g.
with the assurance of another perfect
day. and the promise of an interesting
fight over the report of the committee
on credentials, the convention crowd
commenced early today to move to-
ward the convention hall. All progress
toward the auditorium was, however,
i,npeded by a great parade of 1000
Tan1many men who. headed by band
and number of gaudily attired In
dams, wound their way around the
business section of the city. 1t was by
far the largest parade which has so far
occurred during the convention.
With Tammany out of the way, the
crowd was able once more to proceed
toward the hall, and a half hour prev
ie,us to the time set for the opening
proceedings, all the sidewalks were
clloked. The police were strug-
cling with the eager crowd which was
pressing toward the entrances While
tfle day outside was very warm, the
empty convention hail. when the doors
opened were found to be fifteen or
twenty degrees cooler than the street
temperature.
Bryan Mon Are Smiling.
Whe Brrs men came tranping into
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
BAD STORM IN NORTH.
Farm Building Near Mason City De-
stroyed.

stroyed.
Mason City, July IA heavy storm
of wind, rain and hail passed north
west of the city just after $3.50 Sun
day evening. The wind tho very heavy
accomplished small damage except on
the Wendell farm where a small wind
seemed to strike, tearing down build
ings and scattering farm machinery.
The damage to the growing crops, how
ever was very severe and quite wide
spread. Fields of small grain went
down PROSTATE before the fercely
driving rain, the severe hail storm
and the heavy wind. Corn was also
badly damaged, but did not suffer as
heavily as the small grain.
At the farm of G. f. Wendell, living
two and one-hah miles west on the
Alexander street road, a small whirl-
wind struck at shortly after $3.50. A
new corn crib twenty-four feet In
length, was literally torn to pieces and
farm machinery in the farm yard was
scattered over many rods. Mr.. Wen
del and family thought the house
would go too, and prepared to take
refuge in the cave. The wind, how
ever, passed quickly and the house
withstood the blow. Then came the
terrible driving rain and hail which
Mr. Wendell says drove water clear
thru his house. The hail storm was
of awful severity and did terrible de-
struction in the fields.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
FOURTEEN STATES PROTEST.
New York Will Join PennsyIvania IN.
Opposition to oustins Guffey.


Opposition to oustins Guffey.
Denver, July S.-The committee on
credentials having decided to unseat
the ten Guffey delegates from Penn
sylvania, fourteen states. Including
New York will join in protest. The.
convention will adjourn until 8 this
evening to await the report of the
committee on credentials
The vote in committee on the Penn
sylvania contest, showed the states OF
New York, New Jersey, Tennessee.
Texas, Virginia. West Virginia, Dela-
ware. Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota.
Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky, and
Maryland, voting with the Guffey
forces. AS the latter are anti-Bryan.
the attitude of these states is regard
ed as showing no significant undercur-
rent of sentiment. The aggregate vot-
ing strength of these states ds 376, but
that figure Is not an exact statement
of the votes that Guffey will be able
to call to his side, as not all OF them
are acting under the unit rule.
A minority report from the creden-
tials committee is being prepared by
Attorney General Strauss, of Mary
land, and it is expected that the repre-
sentatives of fourteen states will sign
the minority report.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
Poor Children to Be Taught to clothe
Themselves.

oskaloosa, July s.-The Salvation
Army officers, Adjutant and Mrs. De
CARTS, are very anxious to assist the
poor In this city with their struggle
in life, and to do so they have opened
"a sewing school at the Salvation Army
nall for poor mothers and their chill
drem. Old clothes are cut up and made
over for the children, and in this way
the officers expect to put good. sub
stantial clothes upon the children, so
that those who are unable to go to
Sunday school because they have no
clothes will have no excuse on these
lines in the future.
Adjutant and Mrs. De Garis are very
anxious to have the cooperation OF
those in better circumstances to as
sist them in carrying out their plans.
One of the ways you can help is by
sending in to the Army headquarters
all your old clothes, or remnants OF
any kind or send a postal to the
adjutant and they will be called for;
or phone 900 Black, and the Army will
do the rest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
OWN. IOWA. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 1908
GRAY MUST TAKE 1T.
Bryan Insistent Upon Delaware Man
for Mate.

IOT WldkS.
Denver, July S.-Judge George Gray
of Delaware, is still the most sought
candidate for the vice presidential
nomination. Politicians fresh from
conferences with w. j. Bryan at Lin
coin are putting 1T boldly thus:
Bryan wants Gray and he must not
be dropped until the strongest possl-
BILE pressure is eNerted to get him to
allow his name to be presented to the
convention"
A pilgrimage of Grays intimate
friends to Delaware is spoken of, and
in some quarters it is asserted that
some of these friends are already on
their way to confer with the much
wanted candidate and urge him with
all the vigor they can summon to put
himself with Bryan and make up what
they will claim is the ticke. warranted
Ito win.
Governor Folk of Missouri, spent the
greater part OF the time in his con-
ference with Mr.. Bryan the other day
in discussing the vice presidency. His
assurance that Mr.. Bryan is heart and
soul for the nomination of Gray is the
latest that has reached Denver.
In the meanwhile the Gray mana
gers of his presidential boom still
frown upon suggestions as to the vice
presidency, and those who know Gray
well say there is no possible hope OF
getting him to consent to the running
mate proposition.
Mr.. Marvel, the Gray manager, said
last evening he would not by any
means give out anything on the Gray
vice presidency before the nomination
of president and then there would be
succinct yes or no.
He did not take occasion to repeat
that "no" Of Judge Gray's passed out
last week. Undoubtedly the Gray
managers are thinking hard and pre-
pairing their principal for lombard
ment of pleadings to take the second
place as soon as the first place finally
goes glimmering.
In regard to the large field of go
as YOU please vice presidential candi-
dates 1t is still difficult for the dele
gates to pick favorite. Senator Tom
Grady Of New York state appears to
be the only member Of that delegation
yet on the job Of selecting the man
who shall be recommended to MIR. Bry-
an, ana even 1Tduy is SeltiH6 81 1o1
at sea as to his own private delibera-
tions that his colleagues are seriously
considering his immersion in Den
yer snoWbank to assure his safeness
and saneness in the matter Of selec-
tion.
Late last night Mr.. Grady was
wrapt in the beauties Of the candi-
dacy Of William II. Berry of Pennsyl-
vania, who early in the day gave out
in printed circular the fact that
with sublime courage and alone Gas
treasurer of Pennsylvanfa) he routed
the most powerful gang of corrupt poll
iticians that ever infested a sovereign
state and now has a number of them
on the way to the penitentiary."
Mr. Grady also was charmed with
the paragraph of Berry literature
which RAM
"He Is thorough master of the
science of political economy and able
to discuss It's abstruse principles in
way that makes them interesting and
ineligible to popular audiences"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
Chosen Chairman and Sheldon
Treasurer of Republican
National Committee
UNANIMOUS FOR CHAIRMAN
of the Executive Committee
Of the Republican National Commit
tee, Hold This Morning at Hot
Springs, va.-shedon is New York
Man-other Telegraphic News.

Hot Springs. Va, July S.-The ex-
ecutive committee of the republican
national committee met here this NOR
ming to elect chairman and treas
urer Of the national committee.
Frank H. Hitchcock was chosen
chairman of the national republican
committee. His election was unani-
nous.
George r. Sheldon, of New York,
was elected treasurer of the republic
can national committee.
The committee designated Arthur l..
Vorys as the member Of the republic
can national committee to have charge
of the campaign in Ohio, and chose
Cincinnati as the headquarters of the
republican national committee for the
state of Ohio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
wREsTLE WITH PLATFORM.
Committee in Session All Nisht-Bry-
ans Desires Heard.

Denver, July S.-The committee OF
resolutions remained In session unt0
after / a. m. this morning, heard -
guments in favor Of many proposed
planks, and adjourned until 5 p. M. TO-
day, leaving the subcommittee to
wrestle with the problem in detail
The feature Of the subcommittee meet.
ing, was the reading by Governor
Haskell. chairman of the full commits
tee, for more than an hour, Of suS.s
gestions direct from Bryan as to the
planks on various subjects which he
desired the committee to enlbody II
the platform. It was daylight when
the subcommittee took a recess until
g. a. M. and 1t Is hoped It's work will
be finished in time to report the full
platform to the whole committee ct
p. m.
The subcommittee OF the resolutions
committee resumed the work Of prep
aration of the platform at $3.50. A
plank demanding the speedy enact
ment of law to prevent further im-5
migration of oriental hborers, sub
mitted by an Oregon delegate, was fav-
orably received, and will probably be
Incorporated in the platform.
Making Slow Progress.
At o'clock this afternoon the SUBJ
committee of the committee ON resolu-
tions had passed finally upon only cnO
plank-that relating to publicity OF
campaign contributions. AT that hour
1t was decided to refer to subcommit.
tees of the subcommittee the various
subjects for separate consideration.
The injunction question, together
with labor subjects. was placed in the
hands of George Fired Williams, Of
Massachusetts,; ex-Judge Parker. Of
New York, and Mr. Sullivan, Of Iowa
The subject Of tariff was referred 70
Pettigrew Of North Dakota: Brown.
of Nebraska. and Alschulsr. Of Illinois
Senator Newlands. OF Nevada, was
placed at the head of . subc0mM1teee
to formulate q plank relative 10 oon-
servation Of the natural resources Of
the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
BURTON TURNS DEMOCRAT.
Former Kansas Senator, Jailed in Mis-
souri,, Joins Bryan's Ranks.

Denver, July IL. Ralph Burton,
former United States senator from
Kansas, who was convicted and sent
to Jail in Missouri two years ago for
his work in Washington in the inter-
est of a "get rich" grain concern in
st. Louis, has Joined the democratic
ranks.
Burton is in Denver, coming with
the Kansas delegation, altho he is not
a delegate. He lost no time in making
known his intention of supporting the
nominee of the Denver convention. and
expressed the opinion that the honor of
that nomination would be awarded to
Bryan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, July S.-Additional ru-
raj delivery has been ordered estab-
lished Oct. 1 at Des Moines, Polk
county; length of route. II 3-S miles.
Henry A. Burns has been appointed
postmaster at Van Horn, Benton coun-
ty. vice Fl. B. Burns, deceased
Henry Haft, of Anamosa, has been
appointed elevator conductor in the ag-
ricultural department.
The First National bank of Calmar;
capital, s25,0O0; o. P. O'Dea, c. J..
Weiss. r. A. Abbie. B. Weiser, r. AL
ger and A. Anton. organizers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
RUFF RELEASED ON BAIL.
Bonds for FOG Indictments for Bribery
Aggregate $f,560o00.

Bonds for FOG Indictments for Bribery
Aggregate $1,560oo0.
San Francisco, July S.-Aoraham
Ruef was released from the county Jail
on bonds aggregating $1,560,000, the
largest amount ever given in a Grimm
al case in this state. This sum is the
aggregate bill upon 706 indictments
returned by the Oliver grand jury,
charging Ruef with bribing the former
board of supervisors in connection
with granting franchises to public cor
porations and on which he was taken
into custody on March 8, 1907. TWen-
ty sureties, including Ruef's father and
sister and himself, signed the bond.
Ruef's next trial has been set for
July 15 on the indictments charging
him with bribery in connection with
the granting of a franchise to tlle I'm
tied Railroads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
10000 100000 00999e

Denver. July S.-While 1t Is still the
,reneral belief that Bryan will head
the ticket, and that only an extraor-
ilinary sensational change of sentiment
lin the convention can prevent his
nomination on the first ballot. all pre-
<iictions on the subject of the vice
presidency must be mere conjecture.
xApart from everything else, the nature
of the platform to be adopted must
have a. most important bearing upon
tfe character of the man to be select
cd, and the remote possibility that the
s.nti-Bryan forces may by some turn
al affairs snatch victory from defeat,
and prevent the nomination of the Ne
hraskan, gives just enough uncertain
ty to the situation to discourage defin-
ite arrangements and combinations.
1,here are a large number of candi-
dates in sight-Gray Of Delaware,
Mitchell Of Illinois, Kern Of Indiana.
Towne and Harrison OF New York,
Howell of Georgia, and a host of 9TH
ers. running down all the way from
.fayorite sons for whom the compli-
,nentary vote Of a state delegation Is
expected to be cast, to the "also mem
4foned," some of whom have hardly
more backing than that organized un-
der their own hats.
New York Still Uncertain.
The New York state delegation.
which until now has emulated the
characteristicaMy ephynx-like silence
az its chieftain, Leader Murphy, OF
1,anmany Hall, will hold q caucus this
AFTERNOON and 1t is hoped 1t will then
make some decision as to its attitude
coward the presidential nomination.
A jackson Gavei.
At today's session of the convention
eavel was presented to Permanent
Chairman Clayton, which came from
the old home Of Andrew Jackson, In
Tennessee. 1t was sent to Bryan by
fornner Governor Mcmillan, Of Tennes-
ace. the Nebraskan sending it 20 Dem
yer. for the use of Clayton when he
] tac.ma ner,nanent chairman Of the
convention.
Wild MIGHT in Denver.
Last night was a wild night IN Den
ver. western exuberance giving flavor
and vim to the growing enthusiasm OF
tine convention crowds. Crowds were
on the streets, singing and Laughing
and fill of good natured fun, until TAR
into the morning, and a half dozen
hands filed the night with music
which sometimes got pretty compH-
Gated. as for instance when two bands,
az sometimes three, within the space
OF 100 yards, or even in the same hotel
rotunda, ploughed thru different tunes.
iii different keys, each oblivious to the
other.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
SWEDISH EXPLORER LOST.
Sven Hedin Said to Be Missing i
Wilds of Tibet.

Stockholm. July THE absence, of
news from Sven Hedin, the Swedish
explorer, who is hidden somewhere in
the wilds of Tibet. is causing anxiety
to the members of his family and In
official circles. He started in 1906 from
Chinese Turkestan on a journey of ex-
ploration to Tibet. He was last heard
from in the summer of 1907. The for
eign office has now requested the In
dian government to endeavor to lind
the explorer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
HONDURAS RESOLUTION FAILS.

Nicaragua Joins in Support Of Sister
RepubIic-RebeIIon is Put Flown.
Washington, July S.-Nicaragua has
taken up arms in support of Honduras,
which has a revolutionary movement
on its hands, according to dispatch
received at the state department. today.
Another dispatch from the American
representative at the capital of Sal
vador indicates the movement against
Honduras has failed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
Boone Citizen Injured.
Special to .r1mes-Republ1can.

Special to Times -Repub1fcan.
Boone, July S.-Louis Geoppinger a
pioneer resident of Boone and one of
the wealthiest men of the county was
injured this morning while out driv-
ing. He was returning from his farm
south Of town and pile of dirt in the
road tipped the carriage over, throwing
him against telephone pole. His fore
head. nose and face were cut and he
was bruised and painfully injured. He
will recover
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
coNsuLTs WITH CHESHIRE.
Secretary of State Wants Returns Ger
titled On All But Congressman.

Special to es-Republican.
Des Moines, July S.-Secretary of
State Hayward has consulted with
Senator Thomas Cheshire attorney for
the board of supervisors of Dallas
county, to see if the board would con-
sent to certify the returns on all but
congressman The injunction of Judge
Gamble restrains only from recount
ing, and not from certifying the re-
turns as they are now. Cheshire has it
under advisement with the board. This
would limit the matter to fight be-
tween Hull and Prouty exclusively. II
this is not done, the chances are that
the executive council will certify the
returns on state officers without Dali
las county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
ATLANTIC FLEET REPORTS.

Vessels 1876 Miles Out From Frisco at
$3.50 This Morning.
On Board United States Steamship
Connecticut at sea, July 8, $3.50 a. m.
lBy wireless)-The Atlantic fleet is
steaming this morning in squadron
formation, at ten knots an hour, 1885
miles out from San Francisco. The
weather is fine and calm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
UNCERTAINTY PERVADES
RANKS OF DELEGATES
.Uneasiness Felt That Anti i-Bryanites May
Yet Wrest Victory From
Nebraskan
NO COMBINATION ON SECOND PLACE

Final Result Depends on Nature of Platform AdOped-N
York Still Uncertain Quantity and an Important Factor
in Final Selection of Both Canddates-The Also Mem
toned for Second Place Have No Backing Whatever-Wld
ii Night in Denver
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
LOSS IN PARAGUAY.
Nearly 15o Lives Estimated Lost in
Recent Revolution.

Washington, July S-Information re-
ceived at the state department today.
estimated that the loss Of life in the
recent revolution in Paraguay. was
from 100 to $50 persons, with 400
wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
Condition Of Crops.

washington. July s.-Ths owMage
condition Of winter wheat = oe.s; can.
S2.s; aorease 1oe.lss,eee. AnA saAA III
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08
T..R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS II To-Day.
The Weather.
Sun rises July at 4:49; sets at
1888.
Illinois, Missouri and Iowa-Fair to-
night and Thursday; rising tempera-
ture.
South Dakota-Fair tonight and
warmer tonight.

PAGE ONE.
Tsleoraphio News
Democratic Leaders Row in Commit.
tee.
p Guffey Delegates Ousted.
Fourteen States Will Protest.
Uncertainty as to Bryan's Strength
Night Session for Platform Adop-
ton.
Hitchcock Heads Republican Com
mittee.
Sheldon is Chosen Secretary.
Convict Mckee Captured.
PAGES TWO ANE THREE.
towe New:
Railroads Retaliate.
Fall Kills Farmer.
Crokers Iowa Brigade Reunion.
Up to Eldora Voters. -
Ice Question Serious.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial:
Government Saw Mills.
Reviewed in Equity.
The Interurban a Developer.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES FIVE AND SIX.
City News.
Will Invite Conventions Here.
Invitations to Lawyers of State.
Court Reporters Also to Be Asked.
Former Girl Of City in Trouble. .
Woman Burned in Gasoline Fire.
Mrs. Bishop May Stay in Jail.
O'Keev Returns to Scene of Crime.
General News of the City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General Newss
Weakness in Wheat.
Corn Active But Weak.
Good Cattle Steady.
Hogs Weak to 10 Cents Lower.
Can't Sidetrack Smoot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-08

twenty minutes and shows no signs 70
diminishing.
At 1902 everybody Joined in singing
"Americsa {"