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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
HANGED BY MOB; LIVES.
Alabama Negro Cut Down by Sheriff
in Nick of Time.

Alabama Negro Cut Down by Sheriff
in Nick Of Time.
Dothan, Ala, Jan. 21.-Grover Frank
lin, the negro who was hanged to .
tree by mob of 200 masked men on
Sunday night, is now in the hands OF
the legal authorities, alive, and will
probably survive to be hanged agains
this time by the law.
The circumstances concerning this
case of attempted lynching are un-
usual. Franklin was seized on Satur-
day night at about s o'clock by the
mob. The night before he had been
caught robbing cash drawer of the
mill of cotton oil company where he
was employed. On being found he shot
and seriously wounded A. c. Faulk, the
secretary treasurer of the company.
The negro then fed.
He was shortly afterward pursued by
Sheriff Butler and a force of deputies.
The man was finally captured by them
and taken to Jail.
The remainder Of Saturday night and
all of Sunday until evening he passed
behind the bars In the meantime word
of his attack on Mr.. Faulk had run
of wide popularity, with many friends,
and it was determined by some of these
that the negro was not to be allowed
to remain alive until the law could try
to hang him, in the event Of Mr..
Faulk's death, which is considered
likely to occur.
Three or four of Faulk's closest
friends, accordingly, began the forma-
tion of a mob of determined men who
could be depended upon to wrest
Franklin from the grasp of the sheriff.
Two hundred men, heavily armed and
masked with black face cloths, were
finally assembled. They rode to the
Jail and demanded the prisoner. In the
face of such a force the sheriff was
powerless and the negro was seized by
the mob.
He was dragged to the northern part
of the town, shrieking for mercy all the
while. Here he was given two minutes
to make his peace with God, and then
he was swung up to the limb of a large
tree. In the meantime Sheriff Butler
had gathered force of his deputies, res
enforced by few law abiding citizens
and this body was in hot pursuit. The.
members of the mob, therefore, hur-
riedly remounted their horses, fired a
volley of shots at the negro-riddling
him, as they beiieved-and dashed
away.
On the arrival of the sheriff the me-
gro was cut down. 1t was found that
he was still alive. He was at once re-
moved to hospital. where it is today
declared that he has good chance for
recovery. Faulk's condition is very
serious. If he dies and the negro re-
covers Franklin WILL in all probability,
once more undergo the experience Of
being hanged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
BOMB FIENDs BUSY
Three Explosions in New York Today
Do Damage to Property - No One
Injured = Work of the Black Hand.

New York, Jan. 21.-The explosion
of three bombs today attested to, the
activity, of the so-called Black Hand
gangs which extort money from Ital-
ians in this city. One bomb was ex-
ploded, evidently by mista ;e, in front
of Home Garden Settlement, in 116th
street. 1t blew in the doors and win
dows and smashed every window in
several tenement blocks across the
street, but injured no one Another
bomb exploded in the hall way OF a
tenement in East Thirteenth street, the
owner of which had received letter
demanding $1,000. The building was
damaged but the tenants were unln-
jured. A milk wagon ran over third
bomb which was lying in East l49th
street 1t exploded and partially de-
molished the wagon. The driver was
unhurt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
POSSE HUNTS MURDERER.
Farmer Near Postvile, Drunk and
Jealous, Kills isterin-law.

Jealous, Kills SsterinLaw.
SPECIAL to Times-Republican.
Postville ran. PA posse has been
organized earch the woods in this
vicinity = yilliam Ballzell, farmer
living II asst of Postville. who mur-
dered = ,isterin-law. Mrs. j. Z.
Gedde = i evening and attempted ~
kill Bowman, in whose home
the 8 .an was employed as house
kee < He then burned the barn and
liz q ock of NJ A. Bowman. The
. n died instantly from the single
X fired into her body at close
ra. Sc. but the man escaped injury,
the shots going wild.
The militia at Waullon has been or
dered out to take a hand in the situ-
alton. BallZell. who has Indian blood
in his veins. is a desperate character
and it is expected that he will sell his
life dearly.
Mrs. Geddes. the murdered woman,
came here some time ago from Viola,
Wis. running away from her husband,
who still lives at that place. She kept
house for a time for her brother-in-
law. BallZell. who is a widower with
seven children. He became infatuated
with her and when she left him to go
to the home of Fl. c. Bowman. where
she cared for the latter's invalid moth
er, Ballzell became jealous.
Yesterday Ballzell came to Postville
and imbibed freely of liquor When he
started home he was drunk. From ac-
counts received here, he stopped at
the Bowman home. where he srst
quarreled with the Geddes woman and
then shot her. killing her instantly.
Leaving the house. he met Bowman,
at whom he fired two shots without
warning, both however going wide.
Then he disappeared.
A little later fire was seen coming
from the barn of M. A. Bowman, who
lives on a farm adjoining that of his
brother II. G. Bowman. Before it
could be extinguished it was entirely
destroyed, with the live stock and 9th
er contents. 1t is presumed that, In
his insane anger, BallZell set the fire.
1t is known that the murderer made
his way to the woods in the vicinity
of his crime, but at last reports his
capture had not been effected
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
BRYAN IS GRATEFUL
Warmly commends Roosevelt for Un-
swerving Attitude Toward Corpora
tions, in Speech Before the Ken
lucky Legislature BalIotins for
Senator Without Result.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 21-Balloting
in the legislature today for United
States senator was without result
The feature of the day was an ad-
dress by William j. Bryan, who said
that there were two theories in the
present day democracy, the aristocra-
tic and democratic. He quoted Jeffer-
son in making this statement. and said
that this is true now as well as when
Jefferson said it. Referring to corpor-
ations, Bryan said that the rights of
corporations extend only to those Civ
en to them by law. The warning of
President Roosevelt as to the great
fortune which many persons had built
tions. Bryan warmly commended it.
He wanted to express to the president
his qualification and gratitude for TAX
ing off his shoulders part of the cuss-
ing from corporations which he for
merly had borne himself He urged
tIc VI tiiC ie6iSialuAC " NC
careful in making laws which will af-
feet corporations. He said that the
recent panic was caused by fictitious
values. The railroads." he said, had
palmed off on the public such stocks"
This, he concluded, was the primary
cause of the disturbance. as these
stocks and bonds got into the han6s,
of New York brokers, and were put
into circulation Shrinking in these
stocks and bonds followed and caused
a panic. He said that every state
should pass such laws or amendments
as would make impossible watered
stock and fictitious capitalization.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21

vent the latter from allotting $21,500.-
600 worth of Panama Canal bonds to
certain national banks was denied by
Justice Gould Of the supreme court or
the District of Columbia. The court
decision was rendered following argu-
ment by counsel for Mr.. Austin and the
government The ruling is practically a
dismissal of the suit. MIR. Austin
charged that the secretary of the
treasury had violated the law in re-
fusing his bid for s3,000,000 worth OF
bonds at S1O3,375 and in allotting the
bonds to national banks and individ-
uals at lower figure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
TAXES MAKE LIARS
F. G. Pierce Of MarshaIItown, In Pa
per Read Before Tax Revising
League at Des Moines, Declares Ev-
cry Man With Property to Tax Is a
Prevaricator.

Special TO Ttmes-Republican.
Des Moines. Jan. 21.-At the meet
ing of the tax revising league today.
it WIS announced that forty members
of the legislature were members of the
league. and We're in consequence
pledged to tax revision. More will be
secured. Attorney Boardman of Mar
shalltown, in an address, said that no
amendment of the constitution of Iowa
was necessary. F. G. Pierce, of Mar
shailtown, read a paper claiming that
with small taxation of corporate stock,
all would be reported, whereas it is
not now. He argued against the tax
alton of mortgages as double taxa
ton, and said that every man with
property to tax is a liar.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
BELL FAvoRs cANTEEN.
Major General Compares Conditions in
Annual Report.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Major General
Bell, chief of the staff, in his annual
report to the secretary of war, says:
when the 'canteen was in operation
there were, fewer desertions and fewer
fines and forfeits imposed by sentence
of the court martial, less alcoholism,
and less venereal disease than prior to
it's establishment. The morals and dis
cipline of the army have suffered, tho
of course no one should be so narrow
as to ascribe to the abolition of the
canteen feature, all the evil effects OBJ
Seryable."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.
Many Public Questions to Be Discussed
at Meeting.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The national
board of trade began it's thirty eighth
annual meeting here today. During its
sessions many important subjects will
be discussed, among them being the
American merchant marine, interstate
commerce commission, railroad agree
ments, car shortage, uniform bills Of
lading. consular reform, reclassifica
ton of second class mail matter, the
parcels post, improvement of rivers
and harbors and international arbtra-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
Muscatine Wins Aaain.

Special to TlmeS-Repub1lcil1L
Muscatine, Jan. 21.-The law and
athletes shook hands last night in the
Concordia, Kas.. court house. when the
Muscatine basket ball team invaded
the court room, the scene of the great
est legal battle of the state. and de-
feated the athletics. The hall was un.
able to accommodate the great crowd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
RIVER REGATTA PLANNED.
Launch Clubs Of Upper Mississippi
Meet to Form Organization.

Muscatine, Jan. 21.-The Upper Mis-
sissippi River Association of Launch
clubs opened it's first annual meeting
in this city today Delegates from all
cities on the upper Mississippi river
were present, and important rules of
navigation were drawn up. A perma-
nent organization will be formed and
arrangements made for delegate
great regatta is plan
ned for the summer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
RHODE ISLAND ELECT wETMoRE
Former United States Senator Chosen
-Mississppi Names Williams.

Providence, r. T., Jan. 2I.-Former
United States Senator George Peabody
Wetmore was elected to the United
States senate on the first ballot in the
general assembly today, receiving a to-
tai of 6S votes. Colonel Robert II. |.
Goddard, the democratic and Lincoln
republican nominee, was given total
of SO votes. Colonel Samuel r.. Colt
received 5 votes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
PRES. ATS LIMITED.
Only Active Newspaper Represents
tives to Get Places in Convention.

Indianapolis, Jan. 21.-Chairman
Harry New of the republican national
committee, said today that editors
should make application for seats in
the press section at @the forthcoming
national convention. The
space available, it appears, is limited
and it can be assigned only to news
papers taking "a fulh special tele-
graphic report" The number of seats
requested should be the least possi-
BILE. Applications for seats should be
addressed to Maurice Splain, 4S Post
building, Washington, d. c.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
ROME FoREsEEs TROUBLE.
Organ of the Vatican Fears Result OF
American Evacuation of Cuba.

Rome, Jan. Ella Correspondence
Romano, the organ of the vatican, de-
clares today that the proposed with
drawal of American troops from Cuba
next year has produced bad impress
sion here. The paper foresees the inn
mediats refumDton of civil warfare,
arisin} xSops the excitement of turbu-
lent Sin Cuba.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
MINISTER PROBABLY MURDERED
Lutheran cIersyman's Body Found In
CheItham, Mo.

st. Louis, Jan. M.-The body of Rev.
John F. REGISTERING, retired Lutheran
clergyman, aged IS years, was found
today lying beside pit in the clay
mines in Cheltham. The police believe
he was murdered and robbed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
NOBLE TOAST TO ROOSEVELT.
Brazilian Minister, Rio Janeiro, Ban.
ouets American Fleets Officers.

Rio Jaqeiro, Jan. 21.-The Brazilian
minister Of foreign affairs, Baron Rio
Branco, in proposing a toast to the
president of the United States at
banquet given by him last night in
honor of the officers Of the visiting
American fleet. said:
"It is with the absolute conviction
that the reciprocal friendship of Brazil
and the United States is firm and con-
stant, that l raise my glass to toast
President Roosevelt, the president who,
personally and by reason of his high
position, perfectly and nobly represents
the grandeur and power of the world
wide influence of the American peo-
,,I1,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
TILT in THE HOUSE.
DalzelI Takes offense at RandaI's Re-
nnark-urqent Deficiency Bill.

washington, Jan. 21.-A Sharp col
loquy occurred in the house today be-
tween Randall of Texas and Dalzell Of
Pennsylvania. Randall was speaking
to the proposed amendment to the
penal code bill, and upon being inter
rupted by Danzell, related that he did
not desired to be interfered with by
any man who represented corpora
ton. Dalzell resented the remark, but,
upon Randalls disavowing any per-
sonal application, the incident was
closed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
SEVEN DEAD, MANY INJURED.
Collision Of Express Trains II itaiN
Attended With Dire Results.

Milan, Jan. 21.-Up to the present.
time seven dead bodies have been taka
en- out from the wreckage Of the cole
lision near here last night between
an express train from here and anotheS
train coming from Bergame. A total
OF twenty-four persons were in5NrOd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
APPEAL TO REicHsTAG.
Socialists at Berlin Organize Mass
Meetincs of the UnempIoyed.

Berlin, Jan. 21.-Five mass meetings
of the unemployed. organized by So
cialists, were held today in the out
lying districts of Berlin. Fully $4,000
men We're in attendance. The meet
ings were orderly. and socialist mem
bers of the reichstag addressed the
assemblages. and called upon the state
municipality to provide employment
for those without work.
There was a serious collision late
this afternoon between the police and
a mob of unemployed men, who earlier
in the day had attended the mass
meeting organized and addressed by so
ciahsts. The police used their sabres
when the crowd hurled missiles at them
and before order was restored many
men were wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
KILLED BEATING HIS WAY.
Son of Wealthy Kansas City Man Run
Over at Dubuque.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque Jan. 21.-C. S. Brandlee,
aged %, whose home is at Kansas City,
late last night, was run over and killed
by an Illinois Central passenger train
in the Dubuque yards. Brandlee was
beating his way on the blins; baggage.
when he lost his balance. He was the
son of a wealthy real estate man OF
Kansas City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
TO BE REsENTENcED.
Convicted Members Of Ice Trust to Go
to Jail, Not to Workhouse.

preme court today decided that three
ice dealers of Toledo. r. c. Lemon, r..
o. Beard and ]. A. Miller. who were
sentenced to one year in the work
house and fined $4,000 for forming the
ice trust. should have been sentenced
to Jail instead. They are sent back to
be resentenced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
HOUSE APPLAuDs BRYAN.

Democratic Declaration OF Intention to
Nominate Him Cheered.
Washington. Jan. 21.--The intention
of the democratic party to nominate
William J. Bryan for president at the
convention to be held in Denver in
the house Of representatives today by
July next was declared on the floor Of
the house of representatives today by
Representative Champ Clark, of Mis-
souri,, and evoked continued applause,
mingled with cheers. Some republicans
Joined with the democratic members in
the hand clapping.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
BANK CLOSES; SOLVENT.
Temporary Suspension Of Large Insti-
tuition at Boise, Idaho.

Boise, Idaho, Jan. 21.-The Capitol
State Bank, of Idaho, Qimited), failed
to open its doors this morning, tenn
porary suspension having been decided
upon by the directors, owing to recent
heavy Withdrawals of deposits. The
capital is $20O,0OO reserve, 100000,
and deposits December 81, $1,077,0O0.
w. S. Bruce, expert accountant, who
has been engaged in making a careful
of the affairs of the bank,
said today that the bank is solvent, and
it's assets are sufficient to pay the de-
positors every dollar due them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
UPHELD BY COURT.
Petition to Restrain Allotting ST..
100000 in Bonds Denied.

washington. Jan. 21-The applica-
ton of George w. Austin of New York
for restraining order against Secre-
tary Of the Treasury Cortelyou to pre-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
,Iohn sharn Williams Elected.

Jackson. Miss, Jan 21.-The legis-
lature today elected John Sharp Will
Jams to the United States senate.
Williams Will succeed H. d. Money,
whose term expires on March 4, 1911.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
Bill Carries s24,ooo,ooo.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The urgent
deficiency appropriation bill, carrying
$4,000, 900, was agreed upon today by
the subcommittee on appropriations,
and will be reported to the house to-
morrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
olscoRD IN JAPAN.
Notice Of Want of Confidence in I'm
narial Cabinet, Presented.

Toxic. Jan 21.-The progressive and
Yuko parties have formally presented
in the house, notice of the want of
confidence in the imperial cabinet.
based on an alleged faulty financial
measure. At the present moment indi-
cations are that the opposition will not
carry the motion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
p,r,ssura Bank.-pead.

Pittsburgh Jal 21- Alexander H.
Patterson, sgsds 72, vice president Of
the Duquesrse III Etional l-~ak, died sud-
denly last hishts of heart failure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
Taft is Kansas Choice.

Topeka, Jan. 21.-In the house of re-
pubIicans today. motion declaring
Secretary Taft to be the choice of
1r~-as for president, unanimously
e..-ried.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21

been agreed upon, yet the dining room
of the new Methodist church is sug-
gested because it will seat nearly 500
people without crowding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-21
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
Tho Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Jan. %, 1928; sets, 5:13.
lowa-Fair tonight and Wednesday;
cooler tonight and in the east We'd
neSday.
afternoon; generally fair tonight and
Wednesday,; slightly colder.
South Dakota-Fair tonight and
Wednesday,; cooler tonight.
Missouri-Generally fair and cooler
tonight and Wednesday,.
PAGE ONE.
Telearaphio Newss
Jerome Continues to Harass Mrs.
Thaw.
Evidence at First Trial Repeated.
Miners May Revive Interstate
Agreement.
Mckenzie Accuses Railroads.
Dolliver- Shaw Secret Out.
Persistent Wooer Wins.
Taxes Make Liars?
Bomb E'iends Busy.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa Nswss
Iowas Depew Club.
Packing House Plan In Favor.
Governors to Attend Sioux City
Meeting.
Defeat for Grain Trust.
p. r. .. Anniversary.
A Difference in Farmers.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorials
Note Issues Must Not Delay
Proving Things.
How Shall the Convict Labor?
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
LOCKER On in Iowa.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
East to Shelve Bryan.
Oddly in the News.
Serial Story, The Fighting Chance.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Cummings for National Delegate.
Would Go as Taft Man.
Still Chance for Miss Walker.
Cousins Writes Commandant Hor-
Many Bankers to Hear Rober:s.
Rev. w. A. Gait, State Center, Re-
signs.
Death of B. +. Smith.
News of the County Towns.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and Generass
Easy Tone in Wheat.
Corn Shows Firmness.
Cattle Close Lower. \.
Hogs Steady
Packers Attack Rebate Law.
The Florida agriculturist., 1908-03-01
Fruits in Porto Rico.

A recent American Consular and
Trade Report, contains the following
in regard to the growing of oranges
and. pineapples in Porto Rico:
Until the American occupation of
Porto, Rico there were practically no
shipments of oranges to the United
States. The natives possessed no
knowledge of proper packing methods,
and the duty was prohibitiye After
the American occupation, the duty was
reduced, which gave the industry an
impetus and led few American pack
ers to commence shipping to the United
States. Previously. no citrus fruits
were cultivated in the island, while at
the present time it is estimated that
about 1000 acres are under cultivation.
principally on the northern coast, be-
tween San Juan and Afecibo. The
stocks are Floridian and California, 4
and the plantations are owned and!
managed exclusively by Americans.
The principal yield, however, is from
the native or wild orange trees, neither
cultivated nor fertilized, which grows
IN the mountain regions, on the west
coast in the Mayaguez. and Aguadil1a
districts, and on the south coast in the
Ponce district. With few exceptions.
there are no regular orange plantations
in the Mayaguez or Ponce districts.
the large number of trees being found
on the coffee plantations, where they
were planted to give shade to the
coffee trees.
These so-called wild oranges, like all
tropical fruits, must be handled with
the utmost care in order to reach the
United States in good condition. This
has been accomplished during the last
two years owing to the improved
methods which the packers have adopt
ed in the picking, transporting, and
packing of the fruit. The season be-
gins in September and lasts until about
the middle of April The Porto Rico
orange is very sweet and Of fine flavor,
and the expectation of them has an
nually increased since the opening of
the industry, amounting at present to
100000 boxes a year.
Pineapple culture is increasing in the
island, this fruit having been exten-
sively planted during the past two
years The variety most suitable. for
shipment in a green state, packed in
crates. is the Red Spanish, which origi-
mated in Cuba. This is the only varie-
ty which cansbe depended upon to ar
rive in the United States in good con
dition. There are now several canning
factories on both the northern and
western coasts, which are buying up
all those varieties and grades which
will not bear shipment in their original:
condition. This industry has been a
very paying one to the planters for the
past year, and promises to assume
larger proportions.
With better transportation facilities,
irult and vegetable growing in this
island will no doubt develop into
most nrnf%oh1o