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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
Homesteadine in Kansas.
(Detroit Free Press.)

(DetrOlt free FFeSS.J
Mr.. Reeder of Kansas told a story to
the house of representatives about a
Kansas settler and a trick he played.
"I think we sent him on to the state
of Wyoming" he said.
1--WE have a lot of bad people in our
state of Kansas" suggested Mr.. Wen
dell of Wyoming.
"This was pretty smart fellow, and
wonder they did not send him to con-
gress,' answered Mr.. Reeder Qaugh-
teri "The law required the settler to
build e. house with board floor and a
board roof So he dug into, the bank
space Of three feet wide and six feet
long. and put poles across the top for
a roof. Then he sharpened a stick and
bored holes in the ground Of the dug
out; next he bored holes thru the roof,
and made an affidavit that he had a
bored floor and bored roof"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11

where in the jurisdiction of the Kan
sas City division. Beyond that the
officials have found no cleW that they
are willing to publish
That a pouch of value has disap-
peared was admitted today by the de-
partment at Washington, by Postmas-
ter NJ H Flint of Los Angeles, and
by Inspector W. ]. vickery, attached
to the Kansas City postoffice, who
appears to have the case for investl-
cation.
The fact that mail in process OF
transfer at the Union depot in Kansas
City is handled in a temporary sub
station since the destruction of the
regular branch office by the fire sew
eral months ago supports the theory
that advantage was taken of condf-
tions presumed to be more lax than
ordinarily.
There is reason to believe that the
s50,0O0 package of currency, which VIII
undoubtedly prove to be the largest in
dividual loss, was a shipment made
by Los Angeles banks to New York
correspondents. Postmaster Flint of
Los Angeles stated that 1t would be
impossible for any official of the de-
partment even to estimate the total
contents of the missing pouch until
the holders of receipts issued on the
day in question had made affidavits
as to the matter intrusted to the
mails. Mr. Flint admitted that he had
been notified of the loss, adding that
the responsibility of the local post
office for the pouch's delivery ended
when it was locked in the presence of
witnesses by the registry clerk and de-
livered to the railway postal en-
ploYes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
Ohio Man Arrives in Chicago
With Draft of Document
Approved By Roosevelt
MORE TAFT DELEGATES SEATED
South Carolina District Contests De-
cided In Favor of War Secretary
California Delegation Starts For
Chicago, One Vote short-Dsiesate
Sick, Alternate in Europe.

81 Chicago, June 11.-Proceedings OF
the republican national committee have
apparently lost interest in a large de-
gree to q great number of politicians
for, when the committee commenced
work today nobody was present ex-
cept those who had business connected
with the contests.
The first case called was that OF the
First South Carolina district. There
are but two contests from this state,
but an effort to consolidate them
failed. The hearing. occupied but
short time and the committee decided
in favor Of the Taft delegation.
In the Fifth South Carolina district
the Taft delegates were ordered seated.
The state of Tennessee contests were
then called. Four hours will be con-
sumed in presenting the evidence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
An Australian Welcome.

(From the Auckland Weekly News)
The American Armada is coming in
to Australasian ports to welcome
warmer than has ever before been
given by British people to another flag;
a welcome so general and universal
that cur southern fellow colonists are
making suggestions for the greeting OF
the aeet in Auckland, which we should
hardly venture to make here, lest our
motive should be misconstrued. Under
al, these conditions it would be not
only unwise and impolitic. but an un-
necessary parade of Indifference for
tn, imperial government not to have
a respectable squadron in these waeers
70 NEE. and greet the Americans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
Senator Foelker, Of New York.
Carried to Capital to Vote on
Anti-Race Track Measure /
HIS VOTE WAS NECESSARY
Senate Passes Both Bills by Vote 81
2e to 25, FosII<er Voting in the Af-s
firmative - Bills Hit LesaIizsd Raes
Track Gambling in state Of Mss
York-Hushes' Pet Measures.

Albany, N. Y, June livery sen-r
is Ill, was present today when the
senate took up the anti-racing bfllstf
At 10:45 Foelker's physician said thet
patient was dressed and waiting" foE
his summons to the senate chamber.
Senator Grady attacked the course
Of the governor in demanding specific
legislation in the case Of race tracan
gambling and in asking only for
commission to investigate stock specu
lation. Cassidy, republican. who atr
the regular session cast what was res.
garded as the deciding vote against
the bills, argued for regulation Of the
evils instead of attempting to w!p4t
them out. '"These bills are introdueedh
for spite rather than for principle. .'p
said Cassidy" and until they are put
in proper form shall continue to vote
against them.s Wilcox, republican,
who also voted against the bills at the
regular session, followed in opposittonhi
to their passage. +,
Foelker arrived in the senate at noon4
The first test on the bills resulted IN af
victory for the measures, 26 to 25. Their
question was on an amendment the ef1
feet of which would be- to kill the
pending bill. Foelker voted with the
majority.
Both Bills Pass. 3
The first of the anti-race traclEc
gambling bills was passed ~ the ssn-si
ate, 26 to Is. u
This was the bill amending the penale
Icode so as to eliminate the exclusive
penalty" under which gambling ct rAcesl
tracks has been virtually legaMzed. K
The second anti-racing bills was alDoa
passed, 26 to 25.
To Take Effect at Once.
The bills take effect Immediately af I
ter approval by the governor. The bills
will be returned as matter Of routine!
to the assembly. where they originated.l III
but without further vote they will 80 t0si
the governor for approval Immediately 5
after the passage Of the gambling bills 3
the senate finance committee reported /
the assembly resolution to adjourn Z
without delay at 2 o'clock this after
noon. s
The second bill amends the PercyAl
Gray law. by abolishing betting any-a
where, within or without a race tracks
enclosure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
NO STAY FOR BILLIK
Convicted Chicago Posoner Fails to
Enlist Supreme Court in His Be-
haIf-one More Hope Left for Him.

Springfield, ILL.,. June 1.-THE SUI
preme court refused to stay execution
OF Herman Billik, the Chicago fortune
teller convicted of poisoning members
of the Vzral family.
Billik's counsel, Francis E. Hinckley,
applied to the court to take up the
question of changing its unfavorable
decisions so the case might be sent
back to the criminal court for a new
trial, on account of the showing that
conviction was secured with the aid
of perjured testimony. The court
ruled that its original decision was
final and that the board of pardons
and governor were the proper officials
to consider the question of perjured
testimony. It is understood that
Hinckley will again appeal to the gov
ernor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
BOTH LEGS CRUSHED
Not Believed Possible That August
Beekman, of Council Bluffs, Can
Survive Shock Of the Necessary Am
putation,

Council Bluffs, June 11.-August
,Beckman, employed at the Union Pa
cif1c transfer,@ lost both of his legs in
an accident at the transfer today. He
was walking along the platform In a
hurry to reach the mail car on the
fast mail, when it had come ITO a
STOP slipped and fell under the car,
the wheels of which passed over and
crushed both legs in such a manner
that they will have to be amputated
It is thought that he will not survive
the shock of the operation and injury.
Louis Beckman, a brother. was
killed on the Northwestern here only
four months ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
CHURCH GUSTS MERRY WIDOWS

Seventy five Dunkard Women Ex.t
PEELED Because Of Freak Hats.
Des Moines, June 1.-THE executives
committee Of the National DunkardsF
organization in session here, expelled.
from the church seventy five women
from Dayton, Ohio, who refused to-
wear the church bomets and wanted
to wear Merry Widow" hats. The
progressive women were represented
before the committee by w. c. Teetor
Of Dayton, who presented the progress
sive cause. The name Of the organi-f
zation was changed to Church Of the.
Brethren"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
100000 MAIL POUCH STOLEN.
Shipment from Los Angeles Disap
pears at Kansas City.

Los Angeles, Cal, June IA regis
tered mail pouch containing bank ship
ments Of at least $4,000 in currency,
and, it is supposed, as much more in
miscellaneous remittances, and letters,
has dropped from sight with sufficient
mystery to BATTLE the secret service.
For forty-eight hours posxoffice In
spectors have been seeking an answer
to the puzzle that promises to prove
one OF the largest ,thefts committed
from the postoffice department in
years.
The pouch was in transit from Los
Angeles to New York. From the check
system OF the department railway
mail service. II Is kl,own that the tieft
vae psrpeaa14ed Saturday night some-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
AGE ON

Teiesraphie News:
Sick Legislator Saw = hughes Bills
Race Track Gamb' 8 Hit.
Best Platform Ye S .ys Ellis.
More Contests v for Taft.
Pronty Reduced g rs Lead to -Four
Wright Scores . ! Seedsmen.
Southwest Floods Receding.
Comedian Hitchcock Acquitted.
No Stay for Billik.
Oregon Goes Dry.
Han1ilton's Campaign Expensive.
PAGEe TWO AND THREE.
lows News:
Indian Girl Suicides.
Murray Suspect Held Without Bond
Libel Suit Results from Campaign
Postmasters Meet.
battle-ground in Middle West.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial:
Brewers Discern Danger.
Factory Men Do Not Stick.
Farmers Column.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGE FIVE.
The Captain Of the Kansas.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Telephone War is Threatened
Independent Managers Meet Here.
Claim Bell in Local Control.
Largest Class From High School.
Class Play Tonight.
Rebekaihs at Lisoomb.
Harper Burroughs Wedding.
Big Wedding at Liscomb.
General News of City and County.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General News:
Early Wheat Loss Regained.
Corn Also Rallies.
Cattle Strong.
Hog Prices Off 10 Cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
ONCE a CHURCH, NOW A STORE.
Hooking Company, Because Of Recent
Fire, Occupies Old Edifice.

Abba, June lit is not in every
community the church gives way to
traffic in the almighty dollar. And
it is not every community in the state
of Iowa where a church building that
has served as an attractive place for
the worshipers of Christ for two de-
nominations, can in night be turned
into a place of business At Hooking.
in Monroe county, recent fire de-
stroyed the large company store of the
Hooking Supply Company. In connec-
ton with the fire a car Of dynamite,
which was standing on a siding of the
Iowa Central railway and near the
building, exploded and what was not
burned Of the store building was
blown to the seven winds Of heaven.
The next morning the building which
has been used for years and years as
church was turned into an up-to-date
and fully equipped business house. No
sooner had the store building been
leveled to the ground than the mana
gers literally "took" the church edi-
flee and converted it to their secular
uses.
The church building has had a
career in Monroe county. For twenty
five years It served as place Of wor-
ship for the godly Christians of Abba
and vicinity Then that congregation
grew more prosperous and when they
decided to build new and more cost
ly building they sold the old structure
to the Methodists who had organized
a small congregation at Hooking. The
building was torn down piece by piece
and while being moved to the new
location and when crossing high
bridge the steeple and ornamental
part of the building toppled from the
wagon and fell to the railway tracks
twenty feet below Traffic on the road
was delayed several hours until the
steeple could be removed. 1t was again
loaded into wagons and taken to Hook
ing.
The Methodists occupied the build
ing for few years and the congre-
cation dwindled and then it was used
as a meeting place for all the good
people of Hooking regardless Of
affiliation. Then came the fire and ex-
plosion and every building except the
church in the little town was partially
destroyed. The church, however, was
not injured in the least and the
Of the supply company fell
upon it as the most available. and in
fact, the only available and whole
and safe building in the town where
they could resume their operations.
From the pulpit where for so many
years the gospel Of Christ was
preached, the miners of Hooking now
secure their daily supply Of meat. At
the mourner's bench there is a profu-
sion of vegetables. In the amen corner
is an office where the miners check
their accounts. not with Christ, but
with the bookkeeper who tells them Of
their worldly account with the COM
pany store.
The motto God is Love-" has given
away to Strictly Cash. Love Thy
Brother is displayed with Cali Ac-
counts Nut be Paid by the '-th.'"
and there the church stands with no
steeple-possibly the only one in the
state Of Iowa where a coal company
have confiscated it for worldly use.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
WHAT THEY SPENT
John J. Hamilton, Gubernatoriai Can
didate Files Expense Account Of
$929.37-Lowest Amount Reported
is Six Cents, Spent BY J. c. Mocas-
lin, Prohibitionist.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, June 11.-John ]. Ham
ifton filed his expense account as can
didate for governor. with the secre-
tary of state today. His expenses
were $92s.37. ]. A. Harvey, prohibi-
ton candidate for attorney general.
spent 10 cents. j. c. McCaslin. pro-
hibition candidate for elector. wrote
three letters and spent "a total of s
cents. Dave Brant, for senator,
spent $34.35. Nate Kendall, for con-
gress in the Sixth, spent sS06.4O.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
NO PROHIBITION PLANK.
Illinois Chairman at Milwaukee, Claims
Indirect Word From Bryan.

Milwaukee, June 11.-After twenty
five rrohibitionists met in state con-
vention here today, for the purpose Of
naming AZ state ticket. and delegates
to tfl,s national convention, Alonzo
Wilson, chairman Of the prohibition
party of Illinois, in a speech before
the convention, declared that he had
received a letter from southern dele
gates to the national democratic con-
vention, saying that they had word
from Bryan saying that there would be
no prohibition plank in the national
democratic platform.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
MASON is PRESIDENT.
Union Man Chosen to Head lnterna-
tionaI Auctioneers.


tionaI Auctioneers.
Special to Times Republican.
Peoria ILL.,, June 1.-THE fifth an
nual session of the International Auc-
tioneers' association, comprising twen-
ty-five states and Canada, closed here
yesterday after a two days session.
The association now comprises a mem
bership of 800, and $50 delegates were
present. Iowa was represented by a
delegation of twelve. Indianapolis was
chosen as the next meeting place. The
officers elected are: President. A. p.
Mason, Union. Iowa; vice president,
j. Powlson, Illinois; secretary, L. s.
Kent, Kansas; treasurer j. r. Stout,
Illinois.
Among the resolutions adopted was
one strongly urging the enforcement OF
prohibitory laws. and temperance and
sobriety among the membership OF the
association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
OREGON GOING DRY
All But Twelve Counties in State Vote
Saloons Out of Business = New Law
Effective yuly I.

Portland, Ore, June 11.-As the re-
suit OF local option elections held in
oregon this month, county prohibition
will prevail in twenty-one of thirty
three counties after July. There are
from four to sixteen dry precincts in
each of the other twelve counties, so
there is not county in the state
in which there is not some dry terri
tory. Nearly 500 saloons have been
closed in the state since the local op-
tion law was enacted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
FLOODS RECEDING
Kaw River Getting Back to It's Chan
nel in Kansas City = Missouri River
Rising at Up Stream Points.

Kansas City, June 1.-Flood condi-
tions here were bettered on the whole
this morning. The Kaw river began
falling before daylight and the water
steadily receded from the inundated
district. The Missouri continued to
rise slowly, but it can do no particular
damage at this point. All railroads are
in operation in and out of the union
station this morning. with the excep-
ton of the Union Pacific, Missouri
Pacific and Santa Fe, which are using
the tracks OF the Frisco from the
Kansas side.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
MUNICIPAL CAR BLOWN W.

Seven Cleveland People Hurt-Pelioe
Trying to Trace Miscreants.
Cleveland, June 1.-THE police of
Euclid Heights. a suburb in which q q
municipal traction car was blown up
by dynamite early today, were bending 4
every effort today to run down the
mtscreants who placed the explosive
on the track. Seven passengers were
injured none fatally, as the result OF
the explosion. Among the injured was
Rev. Michael Gilday. Of Moline. Ill.
who was severely bruised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, June 1.-THE following
in the rural letter car
rier force have been made:
Ida Grove-Howard W. Currey, car
rier: Elva Currey, substitute; David p.
Koch carrier; Florence s. Koch, sub
stitute.
Earling-Henry V. Blocker. carrier;
Otto BECKER. substitute.
Oakville-Charles D. Scarles. carrier;
Frank ]. Mellinger, substitute
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
Big DRAINAGE PROJECT.
Plan to Drain 1900 Acres in Wright,
Hamilton and Hardin.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, June 11.-A big drainage
project is to be closed this week, that
will reclaim 5000 acres of farm land
northwest of this city, now partially
or wholly unproductive. This big ditch
will drain 1900 acres of land in
Wright, Hamilton and Hardin coun-
ties, and will be seven miles long, with
three miles of laterals. The water will
discharge into the Iowa river, and the
estimated cost Of the Improvement is
made at $4,000. It is hoped by those
back of the project that the improve
ment can be completed this season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
COUNCIL BLUFFS SUICIDE.

Young Shoe Store cIeak Shoots Self.
But Motive is Unknown.
Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, June 11.-A young
man named Brown. a clerk in the Sar-
gent shoe store, committed suicide to-
day in his room by shooting himself.
The motive for the deed has not been
ascertained.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
BURN SIXTEEN TO DEATH.
Japanese Fire Korean House Contain
inu Ono of Rebel Leaders.

Victoria B. c.. June lit Is re-
ported here by incoming steamers from
Korea, that the japanese expeditionary
forces at Son Juin, in the course OF
their fight with the rebels, surrounded
a Korean house in which one of the
rebel leaders entrenched The Japan
ese fired the house, burning sixteen
Koreans to death. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
POLITICS CAUSE MURDER.
st. Joe, Mo-, Candidate in Jail 70
Shooting City Marshal.

ST. Joe. Mo-, June 11.-As the re-
suit of a political quarrel at Stanber-
ry Mo-. last night, r. II. Duncan, can
didate for prosecuting attorney, shot
Charles F. Butler, city marshal. seven
times. Butler died later. Duncan is In
Jail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11

tory law. 1t provides state agency
for inspecting seeds and the seed deal
ers voluntarily seek this agency in or
der to have the advertisement of Its
guarantee of purity and the law works
perfectly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
ASKS PROTECTION FOR LIQUOR.
Speaker at Convention Says Govern.
ment Should Guard Taxpayers.

Sioux City, June 11.-Selecting Clin-
ton over Des Moines after a sharp
contest for next years meeting place,
the Iowa Retail Liquor Dealers Asso-
citation closed a two days session last
night. Officers were elected as fol-
lows:
President-Martin ngwersen. Clin-
ton.
secretary-Harry B. Mayne. Sioux
City.
Treasurer Dedrkes, Burlington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
SHOOTS WOMAN in QUARREL.

Hotel Partner Of Woman's Husband
Admits the Crime.
Pittsburg, June 11.-Mrs. Margaret
Kolb, aged so years, wife Of the pro- /.
prletor Of the Highland hotel, wlsF
probably fatally shst. early today.
Adam SPAIN. aged SO years, partner
of the woman's husband, admits that
he did the shooting. and said that they
had trouble over business affairs. Kolha
is visiting in Germany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
T..R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS II JODlI
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises June IL at 4:4o; sets at
1882.
Iowa and lMissouri-Partly cloudy
with probably showers in the west
tonight or Friday; slowly rising tenn
perature.
Illinois-Fair tonight with warmer
in the north and central; Friday. part
ly cloudy and warmer.
South Dakota-Probably overs to-
night or Friday; warmey q light.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
JEwELRY THIEVES ESCAPE.

Ros Chicago Store and Get Away
With Their Loot
Chicago, June li.-E'arly trdey.
thieves smashed the window N thor
tewelry store Of Hyman. Berg 4 Col :
at stats ana Washington streets. s-1
escaped with watches and jowelry
valusA ct t3,eoe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
cRowNING EVENT OF REUNION.
Several Thousand Confederate Voter
ans in Limo at Birmingham, Ala.

Birmingham, Ala, June 11.-Several
thousand veterans took their places in
line today for the crowning event OF
the annual reunion of United Confed-
crate Veterans. At the head Of the line
rode General Clement A. Evans, the
new commander-in-c chief Of the organ
ization. With him were the few dis
tinguished confederate generals living.
Sixty thousand persons saw the hosts
file thru the streets, and cheered them
selves hoarse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
GERMANY IS STIRRED.
Protests Against Probable New Triple
Alliance.

HTIIdnCes
st. Petersburg, June lit is learned
here today. from competent source
that the recent meeting between King
Edward and Emperor Nicholas at
Reval and the approaohment between
Great Britain. Russia and France has
been made the subject of grave rep
resentations on the part Of Germany.
who has met the threatened birth of
the new triple alliance with a dis
play Of the mailed fist"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN RESORT.

Travelling Man Kills Reno, New, Girl
and Himself.
Reno, New, June Hilary Me-
Causland last night shot and killed
Nan" Harrison, and then committed
suicide The tragedy occurred In a re-E
sort where Miss Harrison sang, Nc
Causland came from Los Angeles, and
had been travelling for Armour h
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-11
COMMISSIONER HAND DENIES.

Untrue That He Did Not Find Facts
10 Warrant Jerome's Removal.
Plattsburg. N. Y, June 11.-Com-
missioner Hand, of Elizabethtown, N.
Y. who was designated by Governor
Hughes to investigate the charges
against District Attorney Jerome, of
New York, today pronounced the story
published in New York. that his de-
cision had been reached and that he
had found the facts did not warrant
removal, to be a naked falsehood."