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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
NEEDLE IN BODY 20 YEARS.
Mrs. Benjamin Of St. Paul Relieved b,
Operation at Ashland.

washburn. Wis, July 29.-Mrs. A.
Benjamin, a st. Paul woman who has
been visiting at the Kinstler farm near
this city, was taken to the ST. Joseph
hospital at Ashland to have a needle
removed from her wrist. Mrs. BenJa-
min is supposed to have swallowed
the needle when she was a little girl,
nearly twenty years ago. She has suf-
fered pain at times as the needle
worked thru her shoulder and down
her arm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
WAR TALK PREMATURE.

Holland Not Ready for Bombardrent
of Any Venezuelan Port.
The Hague, July 29.-The talk of a
bombardment by Holland of any Ven
ezuelan port or even a naval demon
stration in Venezuelan waters as a
result of the difficulties between the
Netherlands and the government Of
President Castro. were yesterday char
acterized In official circles as prema-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
DOWNFALL OF soLoNs TOLD.
La Toilette Says They Often Get Into
Grasp Of Predatory Wealth.

Madison, Wig. July Ex-senator
Robert M. La Toilette addressed $500
persons at Monona lake. In urging the
people to elect only honest men and IN
discussing corporation influences Sen
ator La Toilette made what many con-
strued as reference to the Wisconsin
senatorial contest.
"You elect a man to the United
States senate who you believe will
honestly represent you" he said. "soon
this great power, this combination OF
business interests, begins to assert it
self, and by social, commercial. politi-
cal, or other means 1t gets control OF
him, and he is thereafter allied with
It,"
The speaker referred several times
to the Aldrich currency bill and raped
the Standard Oil decision.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
APPEALS TO SUBJECTS.
Sultan Of Turkey Declares His Inten-
tions Are Good.

Constantinople, July 29.-An imper-
ial trade, made public today, c2nvokes
the first Turkish parliament under the
new constitution for November l. The
document appeals to the people to
cease their demonstrations, pointing
out that the sultan has proved his
good sentiments and intentions strict
ly ito observe the constitution and la
Dor for the prosperity of all his sub
jects.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
100000 FOR GOLF LINKS.
John w. Gates Purposes Having Finest
Course in the World.

Course in the World.
Galveston, Tex, July 29.-John w.
Gates has contracted for the construc-
ton Of the finest golf links in the
world at his home at Port Arthur, Tex
Work has been commenced on the
tract, embracing $50 acres Of land. Tho
new links will represent an expenditure
of nearly $1,000,000, including the cost
of the land, $4,000. Plans Of the
celebrated links of the world have been
studied, and an agent Of Gates toured
Europe and inspected the best links.
A clubhouse costing about 100000 Is
to be erected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
BRYAN SILENT ON THE SPEECH
He Promises to Make Known His
Opinion later.

Lincoln, Neb., July 29.-William J.
Bryan read William II. Taft's speeef
of acceptance and said he would PROD
ably comment on it publicly today
While Mr. Bryan has not definiteis
decided the question, he intimated tha'
should his presence be especially de-
sired ait the meeting in Chicago Win
in a fortnight by the proposed execu-
tive committee of his campaign forces
he would go there as matter OF con-
venience to the committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
Accused Of Bio Robbery.

Peoria, ILL.,. July 2s.--"Tony'' Mar
tin. said to come from prominent
family at Quincy. ILL.,, Is under arrest
here, charged with robbing the resi-
dence OF J. E. Murphy of diamonds and
valuables amounting to $1,000, Mon
day
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
MOTHERS INSANE CRIME.
Cuts Throats Of Two Children, Then
Kills Herself.

Bonesteel, s. D., July 29.-Mrs.
Frank Pinkham, wife of a, homesteader
near Bonesteel, last night cut the
throats Of her two boys. aged IA years
and six months, and then committed
suicide by cutting her own throat. III
health is supposed to have unbalanced
her mind
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
o. r. Z. HAS COMPLAINT.

Commissioners Neil investigating the
Charge Of Hour-Law Violation.
Chicago, July 29.-Commissioner of
Labor NeiH met here today with rep
resentatives of the D. R. T.. to confer
with regard to alleged violations of the
nine-hour law for railroad telegraph
ers. H B. Peraam. Of ST. Louis, pres
ident Of the operators organization,
declared the investigation would relate
principally to the Rock Island road
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
WALSH ON HEARST COMMITTEE.

Iowa Man Made Secretary Of Ma
tional Independence Board.
Chicago. July 29.-Tbe national COM
mittee of the independence party to-
day elected William r. Hearst, chair
man; c. F. 8. Neal, Of Indiana, and
N. e. Howard, Of Alabama, vice chair
men, and Charles A. Walsh, OF Iowa,
secretary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
MOVER CONTINUED IN OFFICE.
Reelected Head Of Western Fedora
ton Of Mines.

Denver, July 2s-Charles II. Meyer
today was reelected president OF tho
Western Federation Of Miners by the
convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
FUNERAL OF MRS. HOLLOWAY
Has Been Resident Near Boone for
Ejfty- four Years.

FIftv tour Years.
Special to Times Republican.
Boone. July 99.-Mrs. w. w. Hol-
lowav for f1fty-four years resident Of
Marcy township, is dead here. She lived
on the same farm the entire time Of
her residence in the county. The funer-
al services were largely attended, and
the remains were buried on the old
farm place, where the family has a
private cemetery Deceased leaves sew
en- children. among the most prominent
in the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
LORDS AND COMMONS CLASH.
Peers Amend the Old Age Pensions Bill
Despite WARMING.

London, July 2s.-Conflict between
the house Of lords and the house of
commons broke out anew, the lords
carrying the amendment which limits
the operation of the old age pensions
bill to seven years, despite the lord
high chancellor's warning that such
interference with a money bill was an
infringement upon the privileges of the
house of commons. which would be
firmly resisted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS lF TO-DAY
Tho Weather.

The Weather.
Sunday July 80, at o:o6; sets at
7:19.
Iowa-Probably local thunderstorms
tonight or Thursday; cooler Thursday
and in the west tonight.
Illinois and Missouri-Probably local
thunderstorms tonight or Thursday;
cooler Thursday.
South Dakota-Genera.lly fair tonight
and Thursday; cooler tonight and in
the east Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
RHODE is NOW BISHOP.
First Polish PreIate to Be Elevated t.
Episcopacy in America.

GPISCUPeVy III SHTVSI IVds
Chicago, July 29.-Prelates. priests,
and laynen from all parts of the Un-
tied States witnessed the conservation
here today of Bishop-elect Paul Peter
Rhode, Chicago's new auxiliary bishop
and the first Polish-American priest in
America to be elevated to the epis-
copate in the Roman Catholic church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29
skIRMIsH IN MEXICO.

Two American Residents Killed and
U. S. Troops Sent to Scene.
Ell Paso, Tex, July ga special
from Del Rio reports that Mexican
troops and revollltionists had an en-
gagement in Mexico opposite Com
stock, Tex, and that two American
residents of Mexico were killed. Am
erican troops. 1T is said, have been
dispatched from Del Rio to the scene
of the fight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29

NOTHING .sPAsMoDlc
About the Times Republican. It's
Special State News Service Always
Has BEEN The Best in Print and
Always Will Be.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29

Taft Now Full Pledged Laborite.
bryan to L'o Little Speechifying
Taft's Election Means Peace With
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29

PROFITS ASSURED
Even From Your Investment In .
Newspaper Subscription II You
Take tho T.-R.-lts Market Reports
Are Worth Much More Than They
Cost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-29

Farmers from all over the state OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
PRocEED1Nas FOR RECEIVER.
Greater Warrington Realty Co.
Named in Litigation.

N0WS0 IA AASA8&sA~AA'
The District Supreme Court was asked
today to appoint q receiver for the Great
err Washington Realty Corporation and
TO require Thomas H. c. Vance and his
son. Frank A. Vance. to render an &C
counting OF the company's business. Ru-
dolph c. Won Bayer, the complainant tells
the court that September % last he was
requested by the elder Vance to join in
an enterprise for the purchase and sale
of real estate which was claimed, 1t Is al
legged. was earning and would earn large
profits. Relying on these statements
Won Bayer saysshe gave up renumera-
tive position in New York and Joined in
the formation OF the corporation. OF
which he was elected vice president.
He claims that although the company's
authorized capital is 100000. only nine
shares, Of 500 each. were issued. three
to him and three to each defendant. He
declares there are no other stockholders
and that at all meetings business has
been conducted by him and the defend
ants. the latter having always the neces-
sary two-thirds vote to put through any
resolution desired.
At a meeting April 90. he says. resolu-
ton was passed recurring him to pay
into the treasury 1925. He declined to
do 80 unless credited with $245. which he
claims to have advanced to the company.
On his refusal. he says. the elder Vance
requested that he deliver up his three
shares OF stock and surrender all claim
on the profits Of the concern.
Mr. Won 'Bayer alleges that the COM
pany has debts due it of $3.50 and owns
valuable options on real estate which
could be converted into $4,000 in cash.
He SAYS the account rendered to him
shows a cash balance Of $l.O6 and liabiii-
ties due by the company of 81, 800.
Attorney Irwin II. Linton appears TOR
the complainant.
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tached to the office Of the second as
sistant postmaster gene raj but resigned

tached to the Office Of the second as
sistant postmaster general, but resigned
to assume the management OF Woodward
Lothrops department store in this city.
afterward taking charge Of: the firms
store in Richmond. Va In recent years
he devoted nearly all his time to his
work as secretary or recorder OF various
Masonic bodies with which he was con-
nected. He was made Master Mason
in Lafayette Lodge. No. 10. November
Is. 1877; Royal Arch Mason in Mount
Vernon Chapter. No. 3. June Is. 1873;
knighted in Washington Commandery.
No. /. knights ,Templar. January, s. 1879.
and became an affiliated member Of
Orient Commandery. No. 5. knights
1906
February H. 1893. he .dimitted from
Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter and
.. of Richmond. Va. in the belief that
that city was thereafter to be his home.
but archange. of plans brought him back
to. Washington. and he was again made
member of Mount Vernon Royal Arch
Chapter. No. 3. by aff1liation March. IL.
1894 He was master Of Lafayette Lodge,
No. 49, in 1888: high priest of Mount
Vernon Chapter. No. 3. in 1884 eminent
commander of Washington Commandery
i'm 1SSS-S9. He was also high in the
Scottish Rite. receiving his fourteenth de-
gree in Mithras Lodge Of Perfection Of
this city October y. 1879: the eighteenth
degree in Evangelist Chapter. Rose Croix.
March II. 1880: the thirtieth degree. in
Robert de Bruce Council of kadosh Sep
TENDER %. 1890; the thirty-second degree
in Albert Pike Consistory February Il.
1852. and October 10. 1892. was elected
by the Supreme Council. A. A. s. R., a
knight commander Of the court Of honor.
; Red Cross Of Constantine.
Years ago Mr.. Olcott was a member of
the knights of the Red Cross of Constan-
tine. and he was also at the time of his
death one of the marshals of the Royal
Order of Scotland. He served Lafayette
Lodge as its secretary from 1883 to 1891
and from 1900 to the time of his death.
He had been the secretary of Mount Yer
non Royal Arch Chapter, No. 3, from 1900
to the present time.
For many years he had heen the secre-
tary of Mithras Lodge OF Perfection and
of, Evangelist Chapter, Rose Croix: re-
dOsh and registrar of Albert Pike Con-.
sistory.. He became a member Of Almas
Temple. A. A. o. N. M. g., May p. 1888
his card being No. 90. and he served as
it's secretary in 1890 and 1891. He was a
member of the Amounted Order OF High
Priests and Of the Masonic Veterans As
ISOLATION. and for some time secretary Of
the Masonic Temple Association. His
wife, formerly Miss Isabelle Woodward
sister of the senior member of the firm
Of Woodward & LOthrop. and one child
boy twelve years of age, survive him.
Perhaps no member of the Masonic fra
ternity was more widely known through
out the entire Jurisdiction than genial
Jack" Olcott, as he was Familiarity called.
John Olcott will be sadly missed and his
place will not easily be filled. He was
spoken of by those who knew him best as
a devoted husband and father. q stanch
and loyal friend and a Mason without
feac and without reproach.
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CONFESS MUIR DE R
WOMAN AND HER HUSBAND
ACCUSED OF CRIME.

WATERFOWL, N. T.. April 2S.-The
body Of Mrs. Patrick Brennan. hacked
with an ak and the skull crushed in. was
found yesterday tightly packed in a large
trunk at her home. Brownsville. Near
the trunk an ak was found.
According to the police the murder was
done in hotel formerly known as the
Barton House. which Is located near the
Brennan home The motive, the officers
allege, was robbery. Pending further in
quiry. the police have taken into custody
James Farmer and his wife. who. are
neighbours OF the .Brennans.
The Brennan home. which was in the
wife's name. was transferred October 1
last to Farmer for $2,1OO. Brennan said
that he was not party to the transfer.
and further. that his wife had denied to
him that she had executed such deed.
Thursday last Mrs. Brennan disappeared.
and the same day the Farmers sought
possession of the Brennan home. NBren.
nan objected. but examined the. records
and found that a deed had been exc
cuted as Farmer stated.
Meantime Brepnsn had begun an unsuc-
cessful search for his wife. Every. bit of
over. and hope of finding Mrs. Brennan
had been almost. abandoned whensa fur
Their search of her own home was sug-
Eested, and resulted in the breaking open
Of the trunk in which the body vas
found. Mrs. Brennan was nfty-five years
old. /;
Two Confessions.
Mrs. James Farmer, who, with her hus-
band. is held at the county jail suspected
Of the murder of Mrs. Sarah Brennan OF
Brownville. whose body was found pack
ed in q trunk yesterday. has made two
confessions of the crime. according to the
police In the first. it is sa'd. she stated
it was she who struck the blows with the
ak while Mrs. Brennan was looking out
of the window with her back turned. She
had the trunk in readiness for the body,
she said. When confronted with the body
of the victim. the police say. she made
the alleged second confession. and said:
II may as well tell the truth. Jim d d
it, l found him leaning over her body in
the sitting room. He had the AK In his
hand, and said to me. with an oath:
That's the end Of her.
The post-mortem examination disclosed
that the womaqie head had been crushed
in by a blow on the left side that severed
the ear. and the face was a network of
cuts, where blows had been rained upon
her after she had fallen.
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Violation Of Excise Law.

Thomas Meehan. proprietor of q saloon
at 9th street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. was adjudged guilty of violat-
ing the excise law in keeping his estab-
lishment open after hours by a jury be-
fore Judge Mullowny of the Police Court
this afternoon. From the Testimony 1t
developed that Meehan and two compan-
ions, with a colored porter. remained in
his place of business four hours after
the closing hour the night of December
- last. during which time, it was stated,
guests.
The arrest was made by Policeman Jett
of the fifth precinct. After the render
ing OF the verdict today counsel for the
defense gave notice OF appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28

This sweet and sunny 18th of April is
the birthday of Charles A. Muddiman and
Ray E. Middaugh. two hustlers from the
high grass. Mr.. Muddiman is mentioned
first because he is forty-nine years old
today. while the best Mr.. Miudaugh can
figure is thirty-eight.
Mr.. Muddiman is a local product having
been born and reared right here in the
District. where his business experience
began in 1874 in the office of Peter Camp
bell. stock broker After four years In
the National Savings Bank he graduated
from the Spencerian Business College.
spent nine years with a firm dealing in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
RECEIVES THE RETURNS.
Supt. Sylvester Says Police Census
Shows Population Of $40 .4O3.

The complete returns from the recent
police census of the District have been
received by Maj. Sylvester. They show
a considerable increase in the population
since last year. In only one precinct
has there been a decrease-the first.
The total population is 339. 4O8: white.
241.02O. and colored. 97.4S3. The count
last year was 80. sol.
The greatest increase Is noted in the
tenth precinct. which includes much of
the territory north OF Florida avenue. 1t
Is due to extensive building operations
in the county. In one new subdivision
the police recorded a population of 327
as against only four year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28

At the bedside when the end came were
his wife, who was formerly Miss Isabel
Woodward; his eleven-year-old son,
John Woodward Olcott. and his brother,
Harry w. Olcott.
FUNERAL services will be hell at the
ras;dance tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock. Rev. DR.. Samuel H Greene;
pastor Of Calvary Baptist Church VIII
conduct the services The pallbetrers
will be Messrs. F. Warren johnson.
Henry S. Merrill: a: B. Coolidge: Thom-
as P. Morgan. William n. Mananiahs S
W. S. Parks Interment will be IN
Glenwood cemetery.
Mr.. Olcott and Miss Isabel woodward
were married in 1894.
Sketch Of His Career.
Mr.. Olcott was born In Hartford, Conn.,,
June o. 1850. and was a graduate of Brown
University Of Providence. r. l.. but for
q great many years he had been a resi-
dent of this city. He was formerly at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
Country Club to Be Formed.

DR.. ]. Taber Johnson presided over a
meeting of gentlemen interested in the
organization of the Washington Country
Club held at the New Willard yesterday.
at which 1t was found that such progress
had been made that 1t was decided to
begin work at once. The committee on
organization was authorized to prepare
plans for a temporary clubhouse and to
lay out the golf links. The grounds are
in such condition that very little work
will be necessary before the links will be
ready for use. 1t was reported at the
meeting that the necessary amount OF
money. $4,000 had heen raised and that
SO 900 in stock had been subscribed The
location of the club is near the Rixey
farm on the Great Falls and Old Do
nainion railway in Virginia.
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OF JOHN H, OlCoI1
PROMINENT RESIDENT OF DIS
TRICT PASSES AWAY.
Was Widely Connected and Had
Reached High Position in Ma
sonic Circles.

John H. Olcott. one of the most widely
known and prominent Masons in the
District of Columbia died last night at
Z o'clock at the family residence. zoos
street northwest. Death was duo to
stomach trouble. Mr.. Olcott had been
in poor health for several years. but
managed to be about until recently,
when he was forced to take to his bed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
Wife Dangerously Wounded.

The case Of Charles Young colored.
who Is accused OF dangerously wounding
his wife. Clementine Young. at the lat
ters home last night with razor. was
continued this morning in the Police
Court until Friday 1t Is stated that the
wife was greatly weakened by the loss of
blood and that she will not be able to
leave the Emergency Hospital for sew
eral days. The cutting Is said to have
taken place at the home of the couple.
1918 5th street. and was on account of
difYiculties between theQ over the hus-
bands habits. Mrs. Young. received
number of severe razor gaShes on the
arms. back neck and face. Young Is in
prison pending the final disposition of
the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
Address by Mr. Lawshe.

Arrangements have been made for an
address by A. L. Lawshe. third assistant
postmaster general. before the Associa-
ton OF American Government Account
ants tonight on the subject of THE Best
Method Of Treating Government Paper"
The meeting of the association will be
held In the lecture hall of the Public
Library, 9th and K streets. The public is
invited to attend and take part in the
discussion following the address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28

electric and gas fixtures. lamps. ETC., and
then in 1883 started in business for him
self in the same line. He Is a member
of the Board of Trade and is trustee Of
the Kendall Baptist Church and of the
Kendall fund.
Mr.. Middaugh was born in Portville, n.
Y. and received his education there.
later becoming principal of the public
school at State Line. Pa: He began the
study of law in the Offices of w. v. and
j. E. Smith at Clean. N. Y. and by COM
ship at Cornell University. After gradu-
alton he came to Washington and en-
gagged in the real estate business. He
was admitted to the bar December %,
1893.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
Room.siize Crex Rugs at
$5.48 Instead of $500. :.

adjourned without action in either case.
At 8 o'clock this afternoon the ,rcm-
bers of the society and their frsends
and guests witnessed the special OK
hibition drill by a troop Of cavalry AMI
a battery Of artillery. which. through
the courtesy OF Mai Gen. Frederick D.
Col. Charles A. p. Hatfield. u. S. A..
commanding the 18th Cavalry. At 1850
o'clock this evening the triennial ban
uuet OF the society will be held at the
New willard Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
Permitted to Keep the Cigars.

Upon the recommendation of Chief Belt
the Commissioners have approved the
request of Rev. T. J. Kervick. pastor Of
the Holy Name Church. that &l5 worth
of cigars be given to the fire companies
which responded to the fire that threat
ened his church last week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
Held for Grand Jury's Action.

At a hearing last evening before Justice
Henry Parker Of Alexandria county at
Rosslyn, Va. James Smith. colored. was
held for the action Of the grand jury on
a charge Of having cut Lucy Smith. also
colored. in the side with a knife April "a
Commonwealth Attorney Crandal Mackey
conducted the prosecution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
Hurt by Fall From Ladder.

While working on step ladder this
morning in the city post ONCE. where he
Is employed. f. P. Carpenter. twenty-five
years of age Of 1705 New York avenue,
fell to the floor and received two lacera-
tions on his head. He was removed to
the Emergency Hospital.