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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
CRUISER YANKEE
GOES 1O BOTTOM
United States Warship Sinks
Near New Bedford After Sc
ries of Mishaps
MEMBERS OF CREW SAVED
Vessel, Disabled, Was Being Towed In
to Port When High Seas and Gale
Caused Collision With .Tug-BeIieved
That Boat Can Be Raised and Re-
paired.

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 5.-The
cruiser Yankee, which was tloated yes
terday. after having been aground on
reef at the western entrance OF BuZ-
yards bay for several weeks, sunk early
today. A hundred and fifty members OF
the cruisers crew landed safely.
The sinking of the cruiser occurred
at this morning. 1t is believed the YES
sell can be raised. Work to that end
will be begun before night. The cause
of today's accident, the elimination OF
a series Of misfortunes which have be
fallen the Yankee, was the unusually
heavy sea kicked up by high north
west gale.
The Yankee, in tow of tugs and con-
veyed by the naval collier Lebanon,
was proceeding; slowly from Spindle
Rock to this port. In the gale and
heavy seas the llawsers had parted for
the tenth time, and one tug, the John
Harlan, was trying to connect announcer
towing line when she was lifted on
wave and slammed against the side OF
the cruiser. The impact smashed in the
port in compartment where three air
compressors were at work and the wa
ter which poured in thru the open port
and disabled the air pumps, after
dinsabled the AIR pumps, after which
the Commandments rapidly filled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
WOODRUFF 1OPEDDLE
NEW YORK JOBS
Important Conference of State
Republicans Paves the Way
for Roots Election
OUT OF HUGHES HANDS
OF HUGHES HANDS
Patronage IN the State Offices to Be
Entirely Controlled by Chairman
Woodruff-Governor Hughes Policies
in State Will Not Be opposed-Pro-
gram in Interests Of Harmony.

New York, Dec. 5.-An important
conference Of state republican leaders
was held quietly yesterday. This state-
ment was issued at it's conclusion:
"The conference was for the purpose
of cementir, the harmonious relations
which exi between Taft, Root who
is to be elected United States senator,
and State Chairman Woodruff, who Is
to remain chairman for the next two
years. Under no circumstances will
Woodruff accept any appointment. He
is to remain at the head of the state
committee, and the state officers elect
and their representatives have come to
an agreement that Woodruff is to be
the clearing house man thry whom all
appointments are to be made to- the
state departments Of comptroller, sec
retary of state, state treasurer, attor-
ney general, state engineer and sur
veyor. Those present at the conference
today are to make no requests of Gov
ernor Hughes for appointments"
1t was emphatically asserted that the
conference discussed no opposition
measures to Hughes and the contin-
uance of his policies in the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
CATTLE RAISERS KICK
Texas Association Appear Before the
House Committee and Protest
Against Removal of Duty on Hides
Tariff and Shoe Prices,

Washington, Dec. 5.-The house ways
first tariff hearing supplementary to
the original program Former Judge
Cowan, of Ft. Worth, Tex, represent
ing the American Livestock associa-
ton and the Texas Cattle Raisers' as
sociation, asked that the duty be re-
tained on cattle hides, claiming it had
not been shown that free hides would
the cost of manufactured leath-
er articles to the ultimate consumer
Representative Boutell, of Illinois.
read letter from G. II. Jones, of Bos-
ton, representing the shoe and leather
association, replying to Boutells ques-
ton as to what reduction would result
in the retail prices Of 50, SO, SIS, and So
shoes. Jones said there would be in
each case a reduction of % cents, with
the exception Of free hides, leather and
shoes, in which case he said there
would be reduction of so cents. With
free hides and leather he said the price
would depend on trust" control. He
did not say what reduction would be
made in the prices of sS shoes.
Champ Clark, of Missouri, asked
CoWan if he knew of a beef "trust"
Most people believe there Is COM
bination of packers to fix the price
of beef" replied witness. He told what
he knew about the packers methods
of purchasing cattle, and said they did
ne I, an,
there was an over-supply in the mar
ket
Burke Cochran. of New York, asked
Cowan if the packers had any interest
in the tanning business. I've heard
replied witness, that the packers con-
troll the leather business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
Senator Cummins Anticipates
Taking His Seat Without
Meeting Objections
SOME TALK OF OPPOSITION
Enemies in Washington Consider. Ad-
visibility of Questioning Legality Of
Election Because Of Adjournment of
Iowa Legislature for One Month
Tariff Views Have Not Changed.
Special to Times-Repub1ican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Washington, Dec. 5.-Senator Cum
minis and Mrs. Cummins, with Secre-
tary Briar, arrived last night and are
at the Arlington. This morning the
senator called on President Roosevelt
and was cordially received in the cab
met room. While waiting he met long
list of senators and state governors
and was warmly welcomed to Wash
ington.
There was every indication of ex-
IRENE cordiality, despite that it is
we'll known that some Of the senatorial
elders are disposed to be unfriendly
because Mr.. Cummins had the temer-
ity to run against Senator Allison. The
possibility that there may be objec-
tions to swearing in the new Iowa
senator on Tuesday has been sug-
gested The possible objection is on
the adjournment of the Iowa legisla-
ture from September to Nocember,
when it is required that the legisla-
ture from September to November,
effected The senator's friends do not
anticipate trouble, but the possibility
of it has been discussed. If the point
should be raised he might be kept OUT
of his seat till the new legislature
should meet and elect him.
Mr.. Cummins has been declining to
be interviewed, expressing the wish to
begin his senatorial experience quietly
and modestly. Asked for an express
sion about the tariff, he suggested that
he had been discussing that matter a
long time, and his views were known.
'HThey haven't changed" he said, "and
/ shall soon have chance to act on
them"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
FINED FOR SUNDAY SHOW.
Waterloo Theater Manager Assessed
$50 for Violating Ordinance.

Waterloo, Dec. 5.-Police Judge o..
B. Kepford has decided that the en-
tertainment given Sunday last at the
Majestic theater was not sacred con-
cert, but was vaudeville perform
ance. Manager L. o. Hieber, who was
arrested Sunday afternoon for viola
ton of the Sunday show ordinance, was
found guilty in the decision rendered
Yesterday and fine of $50 was imposed
1t is likely the case will be appealed
to the district court to determine the
validity of the city ordinance.
Mr.. Hieber had a hearing Wednesday
afternoon and when it became known
that the Judge had reserved his decis-
ion until Friday afternoon. worker
in the ranks Of the w. c. T. U. wrote
the Judge letter in which she stated
that a conviction of the show maf/get
would be greatly appreciated by the
good people of Waterloo. Coming az
If did before a decision was rendered
placed the writer in contempt of court
should the judge care to look at 1t IN
that light. and fine or Jail sentence
could be imposed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
SUIT COSTS PLAINTIFF s25.22.
Case at Waterloo Has an Unusual
Ending.

Waterloo, Dec. 5.-A case attracting.
attention in the justice courts was that
of the Peoples Credit Clothing COM
pany against one Maud Potts, an at
tachment suit for s11.42 on an account
of $29, SIT of which had been paid.
The account was contracted by Miss
Potts who purchased considerable raj
ment sometime ago, all of which was
on display during the hearing, and on
which it was claimed by NJ. j. Ginsburg,
for the plaintiff company. a
proper amount as per contract had not
been paid. In the legal battle, for such
it proved to be before the case conclud-
ed. was brought out many nice points
of law and was not without a certain
amount of humor. The defendant en-
tered a counter claim in which she
sought to recover $50 in damages re-
sulting from having her wages at the
packing plant attached and suffering
other inconveniences. The case was
tried before jury, which upon hear
ing the testimony returned judgement
in favor of the defendant Miss Potts,
for $25.22 and permitted her to retain
the garments on which the original
claim was instituted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
INTEREST WAVES in DAVIS CASE
Defense Expects to Have All Its Evi-
dence in Soon

Defense Expects to Have All Its Evi.
dencc in Soon.
Omaha, Dec. 5.-Attendance at the
murder trial of Charles E. Davis,
charged with the killing Of DR.. Rustin,
was not so large today as heretofore.
Most interest has been shown in the
testimony Of Mrs. Rice, the states
chief witness. The hope was expressed
by attorneys, for the defense that all
the testimony would be in before adj
journment tonight.
Adjournment was taken at noon un-
til Monday, at the suggestion of attor-
neys for defense, who announced that
the particular line Of testimony which
occupied the morning session was con-
cluded and that it was not desired to
open the next line with the possibility
that 1t would be broken into by the
Sunday intermission.
Testimony tending to impeach that
Of Mrs. Abbie Rice, the star witness for
the prosecution, was introduced. A
block watchman testified to having
seen her within block OF the Rustin
home at 1 o'clock the morning of the
killing Of Rustin, when, according to
her testimony, she was asleep at the
house Of Clara Gleason, two miles
away. The watchman's testimony wa:
partially corroborated by that Of a
street car motorman.
Councilman Zimman testified to hav-
ing seen Rustin at Fourteenth and
Farnam streets about o'clock on the
morning OF the killing
Considerable testimony was pre-
sented in an effort to show that Davis
reached his apartments in the Chat
ham hotel before o'clock, approxi-
mately the hour when the shooting OF
Rustin occurred.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
At THE STOCK SHOW.
Prize Cattle Go to the BIock-Horses
Have Innings.

fflze Oattl0 Go TO tHe 6IOCk-I1VToSs
Have Innings.
Chicago, Dec. 5.-The Onwentsia
Hunt club again carried off high hon
ors at the international live stock show
in the International amphitheater last
night, when Algie, owned by Louis F.
Swift, won first prize in the class of
heavy weight hunters. The judges were
a long time in making their decision.
Second honors went to D. Schilling's
Lord Elginfeld, ribbon winner in
previous shows.
Under saddle Thomas Bass cream
colored gelding, Louis A., took first
honors, and the animals maneuvers
evoked cheers from the spectators.
Phyllias of the Oakwood stock farm
was second, while E. v. Prices Ken
lucky Jim took third ribbon. c. E.
Bum OF Peoria, took first, second,
third and fourth honors in the Shet-
land pony class.
EDur plebeian horses of the Morris
stable, which includes Angus the II.
linois bred stristocrat, won the blue
ribbon for a four house team of light
weight draft horses. The four winners
hauled wagon as late as Thursday
and had not been groomed or prepared
in any way as show stock usually are.
'.Gascon" and CASTLE" belonging to
Robert Burgess and son of Wenona,
are the champion Percheron stallion
and mare, respectively, Of the show.
The Judging of cattle, was concluded
yesterday when the champions We're
named But the winners will be given
little opportunity for bovine enjoyment
over their victory.
They have been admired only to be
eaten, and among the prize winning
yearlings predestined to satisfy the ap-
petite Of Chicago the following have
been purchased by Libby, McNeill &
Libby:
Fifteen champion shorthorn year.
lings averaging in weight 1888 pounds.
They were bought thru Harpole. Shin
& Fry from the owner, j. B. Waters,
Dawson, Ill, at a cost of $10.S0 hun
dredweight. Fifteen champion short
horn yearlings. averaging in weight l.
0S5 pounds, and which received second
fonors in the shorthorn class and
third honors in the yearling class, were
purchased from G. w. Chandler, De-
corah, ILL.,, for $500 a hundredweight.
Fifteen champion shorthorn yearlfngs
were bought from W. F. Herring, Buff
falo. Ill. They averaged 1,074 and were
third in the, yearling class. The price
was 1910 the hundred pounds. All this
meat will bts consumed by Chicagoans
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
HON. M. r. HEALEY ILL.
Prominent Fort Dodge Attorney Sick
With Pneumonia.

Mason City, Dec. 5.-Word was re-
ceived in this city this morning Of the
serious illness of the Hon. Michael F
Healey of Fort Dodge, the well known
lawyer and politician. Mr.. Healey Is
suffering from severe attack of
pneumonia and is confined to his bed,
He will not be able td give the Elk
Memorial day address in this city Sun
day afternoon, as was planned. Mr.
Healey was taken i'll suddenly.
The late news of his illness and con-
sequent inability to give the Memoria!
day address for the Elks in this city
Sunday makes the task of securing
another speaker for the occasion rath
er difficult
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
Aoed Woman Overcome by Gas.

Mason City, Dec. 5.-When Mrs. Ell
len M. Worchester of SIT North Michi-
gan avenue retired Thursday night she
ly closed the hard coal base burner
which warns her sleeping room. At
tightly closed the hard coal base burner
which warns her sleeping room. At $3.50
yesterday morning other occupants of
the house became alarmed at the un-
usual quiet in her room and entering
found her nearly dead as the result OF
asphyxiation. Irrespirable gas filled the
room and the aged lady breathing it
in her sleep was entirely overcome
She was unconscious for a long time
but desperate efforts on the part OF
physicians summoned finally achieved
resuscitation. She is now resting we'll
and is expected to entirely recover in
few days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
cross bunkers, magazines and store.

cross bunkers, magazines and store
rooms.
A total appropriation OF $1.o5o,o0O
was made by congress for the con-
struction of the vessel complete. OF this
S950,000 was assigned for hull ana nun
fittings, the remainder for machinery,
equipment and ordnance. The cost
complete for hull and fittings will not
exceed 100000, a saving of $4,000 to
the government in this department
This includes cost of superintendence
and maintenance items not always in
cluded when figuring costs. The meth
DDS pursued by the constructors We're
along the lines followed by successful
private shipbulders. and insured strong
practical and rapid work without un-
necessary frills. The speed with which
the $500 tons of structural steel was
erected into the ship surprised every
one familiar with the records at other
shpyards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
SAMMIs AIMS HIGH
LeMars Man Aspires to Office Of
Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks, High
est Office of Order in the Nation
Has Good Backing.

Special to Times-R Republican.
Sioux City, Dec 81. U. Sammis,
who lives at LeMars, Ia, and whose
law office is in Sioux City, at a meet
ing of the LeMars lodge of Elks Fri
day evening was put forth as a can
didate for grand exalted ruler. the ma
tional head of the Elks. A committee
of past exalted rulers. of the Sioux City
and LeMars lodges will manage the
campaign. Other candidates are Garry
Hermann, owner of the Cincinnati
base ball club, and w. III. Atwell, OF
Dallas, Tex Mr.. Sammis for years has
been chairman of the judiciary COM
mittee of the Elks' grand lodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
TELEGRAM FROM rA:.
Read at Last Days Session Of Amer
lean Mining Congress.

Pittsburg, Dec. 5.-At the last days
session Of the convention of the Amer
lean mining congress today, a tele-
gram was read from President ELECT
Taft, expressing his interest in the ia
portant work which the congress is DO
ing in behalf of the mining industry,
and his desire to encourage co-opera-
ton work in every possible way.
That the average mine explosion is
not mystery is the opinion of fifty
mine inspectors who, after holding a
prolonged meeting for the purpose of
discussing the matter, presented an
address to the convention asserting
that the causes of mine disasters are
for the most part known, and that it
will be possible by the united efforts of
all persons interested to greatly reduce
the liability Of explosions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05

and tests proved very successful.
A strong syndicate has been formed
backed by the Bank of Montreal. to
develop the immense coal region in
Yellowhead Pass along the line of the
Grand Trunk Pacific railway, which
will reach there next year.
f. S. Landstreet. an eminent New
York mining engineer, spent all sum
mer in the district and reports coal
boGy Of 100000 900 tons of best quail
ity of bituminous coal within thirty
miles of Big Eddy on the main line of
the Grand Trunk Pacific, 130 miles
ives. of Edmonton.
He states that operations on five
plants to employ 1000 men will be
started as soon as the Grand Trunk Pa
citic rails reach Big Eddy next July,
and a year later they will be able to
produce 1000 tons a day. y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
PROMETHEUS AFLOAT
Largest Steel Ship Ever Built on Pa
cific Coast Launched at Mare Island
Navy Yard - Is Collier for U. s..
Fleet.

cific Coast Launched at Mare Island
Navy Yard - Is Collier for U. S.
Fleet.
Vallejo, Cal, Dec. 5-The collier
Prometheus, the largest steel ship ever
built on the Pacific coast, and which is
destined to carry fuel to the fighting
ships of the navy, was successfully
launched at Mare Island navy yard to-
day in the presence of a vast assem-
blage.
The launching of the United States
ship Prometheus today marks a new
era in navy yard shipbuilding. Con-
trary to expectations, the construc-
ton of the vessel at the Mare Island
navy yard has been very rapid. The
structural material was received about
the middle Of September, 1907, and
work actually begun on the list of Oc-
tober. The keel was laid Oct. 1S, and
less than fourteen months have
elapsed between the laying of the keel
and the launching. All machinery and
piping are installed. and all the fur
nitures and miscellaneous work are
finished, so that, with the exception of
the installation of the masts, the ves-
sci, insofar as the work coming un-
der the bureau of construction and re-
pair is concerned, Is completed. The
main propelling machinery, however,
will delay final completion Of the ves-
sci and on this account 1t is not ex-
pected that she will be ready for serv-
ice prior to September, 1909.
The principal dimensions are as fol-
lows. Ft In.
Length, over all ............ 465 9
Length, between perpendicu-
lars 4oV
Breadth moulded ........... 6O
Depth, moulded ............ 36 8
Cargo capacity, tons ........6 5000
Displacement. 1850 tons on a draft
of 26 feet. Speed 16 knots.
Armament consists Of four 3-inch
rapid fire guns; two on forecastle and
two on main deck, aft.
Complement: Commanding officer,
seven wardroom officers, five warrant
officers, 163 men.
The vessel is Of the raised bridge and
forecastle type, having four steel
masts, each carrying six steel booms
for handling cargo and one smoke
stack.
The hull is of steel thruout and has
a double or inner bottom, extending the
full length of cargo holds and machin-
cry spaces and up to the main deck.
The double bottom Is divided into six
.y-four water tight compartments, ca
oable Of carrying 5000 tons of water
and ballast when the vessel is running
light Nine water-tisht transverse
bulkhea ds are fitted from inner bottom
10 main deck, dividing the vessel into
cargo holds, engine and boiler rooms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
CONVERTED, WIFE FoRelvEs.
Salvation Army Unites Man and Fam
lily After Meeting.

lily After Meeting.
Des Moines, Dec. 5.-Overwhelmed
with remorse Adolph Becker, of Mason
City, confessed at the sunrise meeting
of the Salvation Army, told his trou-
bles, enlisted the aid of the Salvation
Army officers and found his wife, who
had run away from him.
With her two children, Mrs. Becker
came here few days ago for the pur-
pose Of getting a divorce. She declared
her husband had mistreated her and
she would not live with him. But she
changed her mind, when Becker. ac-
companied by a Salvation Army Of
ficer, found her at the close of the re-
ligious meeting and begged for forgive
ness.
A reunited family. with the dove OF
peace tapping its wings they returned
to Mason City last night. And the joy
Gus refrain of the popular Salvation
Army hymn. Forgive and Forget
there's good in him yet" fingered In
the air.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
EVANS REFUSES GIFT HOUSE.
"Fishtins Bob Says He Will Accept
No Present From the People.

"Fishting Bob Says He Will Accept
NO Present From the People.
Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 5.-Rear Ad-
miral Bob Evans, retired, will not al
low the people of Los Angeles to give
him house or anything else.
The directors of the Los Angeles
Harbor company announced some time
ago that they had elected him chair
man of the board. Then some admir-
ers quietly started a movement to pre-
sent him with a residence in Los An
geles.
A Los Angeles friend, doubtful Of the
view he would take of the proposed
gift, wrote him. In a characteristic
reply Evans says:
"Of course, the people of Los Angeles
who know me will understand 1 do not
want to be placed in the position of
accepting a house, and those who do
not know me would better be told I
would not accept house or any other
present"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
ALMOST A cENTENARIAN.
Giles Taylor Dies at Union, Today, OF
Old Ace.

Special to Times-Republican.
Union Dec. 5.-Giles Taylor, who
would have been SO years of age next
Feb. /, and whose ambition it was to
live century, died here this morning
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
James Seabury, of old age, He had
been very feeble for year. Mr.. Tay-
lor had been resident of Union for
many years, and was born at Lena,
ILL.,, in 1870. Short services will be
held early Monday morning at the Sea-
bury home and the body will then be
shipped to his birthplace, for burial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
INVOLVES SEVERAL PRIESTS.
Scandal Over Election in Women's
Catholic Order of Foresters.

Chicago Dec. 5.-Information was
filed in the superior court here today,
on behalf of Mrs. Elizabeth Rodgers,
seeking to compel Mrs. Rose Rittman
to show by what authority she holds
the office of high chief ranger of the
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters.
Mrs Rodgers claims that she was de-
feated as high chief ranger at the re-
cent election, thru the influence of per-
sons not entitled to attend the meet
ing. A number of affidavits We're filed,
declaring that not only did certain
priests use their personal influence
against her, but also the influence of
their holy Offices
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-05
G0EBEL FEUD LIVES
Campaign in Twenty seventh Ken
lucky District Closes and BIoodshed
is Expected at Election = Powers on
tho Stump.

Lexington, KY, Dc. 5.-The republican
political campaign in the Twenty
enth judicial district, composed of the
counties from which most of the men
alleged TO have been concerned in the
Goebel murder conspiracy case. closes
by the electiop today, and bloodshed
is feared between the Caleb Powers
and Ben B. Golden factions before
night. Powers and Golden are on the
stump and have INDUCED in bitter per-
SonalitieS.