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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
CHILD AS SACRIFICE
Parent. and Uncle Of Child Murder
Her Because Of Imaginary Command
from Heaven-Trio in Jail.

Easton, Pa, April 29-Coroner
Fetherolf, at Nazareth, near here, this
afternoon began an inquest into the
death of Irene May Smith, five-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Smith, of Alliance, who was offered as
a sacrifice by her parents and uncle,
Bachman, members of fanatic re-
ligious sect whose actions have startled
the community.
The Smiths and Bachman are in the
county Jail. Bachman insists the child
was possessed of the devil, and that he
killed her by command from s.leaven.
He maintains he did no wrong and
that God will protect him. He cries
out from his cell that he is to be cruci-
fed and pleads with the jailer to hur-
ry the execution, that he may appear
before the throne of God, who sent him
to earth to perform great mission
for the salvation Of mankind.
Smith is in a pitiable condition, both
mentally and physically. Today he was
seized with several fits and rolled from
his cot to the floor, where he tossed
about, shouting and praying. He ap-
pears to know little or nothing of the
killing of his daughter and when the
subject is broached to him he insists
that nothing wrong has happened and
that his, brotherinla law was directed
by the holy spirit. Mrs. Smith, on the
other hand, is rational and realizes the
awful gravity of the situation. She is
heartbroken and walls piteously over
the tragic fate Of her child. She de-
clares the religion she and her husband
adopted is myth and that they were
not acting by direction of God. She
never had much faith in the teachings
of the sect but joined them in order to
keep peace in the family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
Republican State Convention
Endorses Knox For President
and Penrose For Senator
INSTRUCT DELEGATES FOR KNOX
Tariff Revision and Currency Litiea-
ton Advocated and President
dorsed-convention Most Quiet in
Years.


Harrisburg, Pa, April 29.-The re-
publican state convention met here to-
day to name a candidate for judge of
the superior court, and four delegates
at-large, and four alternates to the ma
tional convention at Chicago, and thir-
ty-four presidential electors.
quiet state political gathering. In the
face of this condition there was a sur
prisingly full attendance of delegates.
State Senator Joseph A. Langfitt, OF
Pittsburg, was chosen temporary chair
man. The convention burst into cheers
when he, in brief speech, mentioned
the name of Knox as the favorite son
Of Pennsylvania in the presidential
race.
The platform adopted commends the
wise, courageous administration" of
Roosevelt; recommends revision of the
tariff by the incoming congress that
will adapt it to the necessities and
equitable demand of the present time" !"
but needless and trif1ing changes are
deprecated. The platform favors an
elastic currency that will be at all
times worth its full face value, advo-
Gates improvements of waterways, and
harbors, and recommends that the next
legislature re-elect Senator Penrose.
After paying high tribute to the
achievements, attainments and ability
of Senator Knox, the platform contin
ues:
"ro the end, therefore, that the na.
tion shall have great president and
that Pennsylvania shall receive fair
treatment at the hands Of the rapub-
lican party, and that one whose labors
have borne the richest fruits to the
American people in the cabinet, courts
and senate shall be given just recog-
milton at their hands, we hereby in
struct the delegates here chosen to
work and vote for Philander Chase
Knox as long as he shall consent to
stand for the cause of Pennsylvania,
and until he becomes the chosen can
didate of the national convention for
president of the United States"
The platform was adopted unani-
mously. w. D. Porter was renominated
superior judge. The delegates large
are James Elberson of Philadelphia;
Col. Charles A. Rook, of Pittsburg:
Governor Edwin S. Stuart, and Robert
P. Hapgood of Bradford.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29

New York, April 29.-Following
suicide last night of Charles Coster,
| prominent broker and society man, TIL
| stock exchange firm of Coster, Knapu|
& Co., of which Coster was mem
ber, announced it's suspension today on
the floor of the stock exchange. The
| firm was a prominent one and had
done an extensive business.
| j. H. Knapp issued formal state-
ment, in which he declared that Co.'S
ter had been specializing heavily, and
| that it was this speculation which
brought about the suspension Of the
| firm. Knapp said the losses would
| fall almost entirely upon Coster and
| his brother and to a small extent up,l
on himself. On the floor of the ste
exchange it was said Coster had
/ caught heavily on a short market
| intimation of the firms assets or lia-
| bilities was given, and it was not
| thought that anything like definite fig
ures could be given pending the COM
pletion of the assignee's investiga-
ton
+! Coster, who was rated as millions
aire, had prepared for his voluntary
| death with GOODNESS and thorough
ness which proved beyond any doubt
the act was premeditated. He selected
a time when Mrs. Coster was at a re-
ception. After preparing himself for
bed, he telephoned the family physi-
clan that Mrs. Coster had severe cold
and asked him to come to the house at
once. Soon after the doctor arrived.
Coster retired to his room and sent =
bullet thru his head. The shot rang
| thru the house just as Mrs. Coster en-
tered. She rusned to ner husbands $
room. At the door of the room she met
the family physician, who had found
the husband dead with a smoking re-
volver in his hand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29

In six of these twenty-nine districts
the legislative vote of 1906 would elect
democratic senator where a republic
can is now serving. In one other dis
trict there is less than 100 majority
for the republicans. In two less than
300 majority. In another only 30S ma
jority In three others the republi-
can majority would be less than 900
and in another but little over 600. But
il the democrats should carry all of
these and still hold the four whose
terms expire this year, they would still
be four short of controlling the sem
ate.
In the house there are thirty-three
counties in which the republicans two
years ago had majorities of less than
400 The democrats need but twenty
two more in the house than they
elected two years ago to control the
house but majority Of 400 is quite
safe majority and furthermore 1t
is believed that two years ago the
democrats elected about as many rep
resentatives as it is possible for them
to elect and it will be scarcely possible
for them to increase the number this
year.
The counties two years ago giving
the republican representative less than
400 plurality are as follows: Appa-
moose, Audubon, Benton. Blackhawk.
Cedar, Clarke, Crawford, Dallas, De-
catur, Fremont, Greene, Guthrie, Hum
boldt, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Kossuth,
Louisa, Marion, Mills, Montgomery,
Monona, Muscatine, Palo Alto, Ply
mouth, Pocahontas, Pottawattamie,
Ringgold, Scott Gone republican and
one democrat was elected from Scott).
Taylor, Union, Wayne, Webster and
Wright.
1t would seem that the greatest dan
ger is in the standpatters combining
at the next session with the demo-
Gratis and electing Porter as United
States senator.
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port to the nominee Roosevelt's poll
cies and administration We're cordially
approved.
TO WE'D EARL's BROTHER.
pauahter of Ambassador Reid E

Daunhter of Ambassador Reid En-
.ga..d to Hon. John Hubert Ward.
London. April 29.-The engagement
of Miss Jean Reid, daughter of White
law Reid. American ambassador. to
Hon. John Hubert Ward, brother OF
the Earl of Dudley. was announced to-
day.
Ward is six feet tall. and has we'll
knit figure. He attends the king and
queen at all state and social func-
tions He has no chance of succeed
ing to the title, as Earl Dudley has a
large family. He received a legacy of
$500 900 when he became of age. and
has had other legacies since. For
long time past. Ward has attended all
social functions at Reid's residence,
and has dined and lunched there all
most every day since Miss Reid's re-
cent return from America. The we'd
ding will occur some time during the
summer. but the exact date has not yet
been fixed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
Whitbeck Trial September is.

west Union, April 29.-Walter
Whitbeck was indicted for the
alleged killing of his father. Arlo
Whitbeck. on March IS. The trial is
set for September 10, before Judge
Hcbson The court orders a jury pam
el of 100 No change of venue is
asked. The defense asked immediate
trial, but did not urge. William Strick-
land, the nearest neighbor and the first
man at the scene of the crime, testifies
that he saw Walter there, but con-
trary to rumor. he is not believed to
have testified that he saw the blow
struck
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
NINE KILLED IN WRECK.
Trolley Cars Collide Near YpsiIanti
Mich.-Four Others May Die.

Trolley Cars Collide Near Ypsilanti,
Mich.-Four Others May Die.
Detroit, Mich, April 29.-Nine men
were killed and twenty or more injured,
several fatally, in head-on collision
at o'clock yesterday afternoon at
Denton. four miles from Ypsilanti. be-
tween two interurban trolley cars on
the Ann Arbor branch of the Detroit
United railway. Confusion over orders
which are said to have been changed
today is said to be responsible. The
cars were the limited from Ypsilanti
east-bound and the regular from De-
troit going west. Motorman Fay is
one of the dead. The cars crashed
together head on and were smashed to
pieces There were about fifty people
in the two cars. The dead and injured
were taken to Ypsilanti in a special car
which was rushed to the scene. The
dead: Motorman Isa Fay of Jackson;
John Paget. of Detroit; Charles Car
men, of Detroit; George E. How
ard, of Detroit; Jack McMullen. a
tailor Syracuse. N Y; Garborino
Gronni, Of Detroit; three unidentified
men.
Hardly a passenger escaped injuries
Of some sort Bruises and cuts from
broken glass were general among
those who had fortunately escaped
more serious wounds.
Four of the injured are in a critical
condition tonight. They are: Mrs. l..
H. Chamberlain, of Detroit: w. S.
Stever, of Detroit; Royal Williams, of
Ann Arbor and an Italian workman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
JOHNSON AT DETROIT.
Governor of Minnesota Considers Tar.
if Big Issue of Coming Campaign.

Governor Of Minnesota Considers Tar
iff Big Issue of Coming Campaign.
Detroit, April Ex-Governor johnson,
Of Minnesota, arrived here this morn
ing to begin strenuous program of
entertainment, which does not end un-
til after the banquet which will be ten
dered him tonight, when he has con-
cluded his lecture before the alumni as
sociation of Western high school. Dur
ing an interview on his candidacy and
the issues of the coming campaign,
johnson said: THE tariff is big is
sue of the coming campaign. Others
are subordinate to that. believe in the
legitimate combination of capital and
1 do not believe in the destruction Of
the corporation system. I believe in
government regulation of railroads, but
no ownership"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
INVESTIGATE FREEMAN,s DEATH.
Several Physicians Summoned to As.
sist in Port Mortem.

SiSt in Port Mortem.
Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, April 29.-The post mos
tenn examination over the remains of
T. H. Freeman was not held until late
last night owing to the non-arrlval OF
the physicians. A state official from
Iowa City came late i'll the day, .and 1t
was stated that a Webster City physl-
clan. probably one who attended Mr..
Freeman in his last illness, and one
from this place would also be present.
A council of interested parties IN the
case was held last evening in the office
of local attorney.
The circumstances attending the ar
rest of Freeman by Officer Jernegan,
are said to be that the former was
quietly eating lunch at local res
taurant about four weeks ago when
Jernegan appeared and said he Gree
many, must go with him. He replied
to the ei1x.t that he would, but first
must finish eating and pay for the
lunch. 1t is stated that time was not
allowed for this, but that the officer
hustled him away Immediately and
meanwhile used his club much more
than seemed necessary.
A relative of the dead man states
that Freeman's conduct indicated that
his mind was affected for over week
prior to his death. Mr.. Freeman went
to Webster City about two weeks ago.
to work with a ditching gang, and was
taken suddenly sick. His condition be-
came worse and he was taken to the
hospital He was unconscious from
Wednesday night to the time of his
death Sunday morning.
Jernegan is a son Of c. L. Jernegan,
Familiarity known as "Cy." now sheriff.
but himself city marshal here for many
years. He is married and has one
child Freeman was not married.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
Fowler on Currency.

Washington, April 2s.-In the house
today. Fowler (New Jersey). chairman
of the banking and currency commit-
tee. delivered speech on the cur
rency question. He said that in all the
hearings given by his committee, only
two defenders of the Aldrich bill put
In an appearance, one of them being
former Controller Of the Currency
Dawes. Fowler said that in recogni-
tion Of the expressed sentiment in fav-
or Of limiting the financial legislation
at this session of congress to the pas
sage Of a currency commission bill, the
banking and currency commission had
reported for passage such a bill, intro
duced by himself, and he spoke briefly
for its passage. He concluded with a
spirited appeal for submission of the
whole currency question to the COM
Emission, as provided for in the bill re-
ported from his committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
Heavy Wind and Clouds Be
lieved to Have Prevented
Serious Damage
FROST IN soME SECTIONS
Only Four Of the Twenty-four Weather
Stations Report Frost, AItho Tenn
perature Went to Freezing - Linn
tied Section in Northwest Suffers
Damage.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, April 29.-Because Of
the heavy wind and cloudy weather lit
tie or no damage is believed to have
resulted to the fruit from last nights
cold weather, tho this will not be
known for some days, when positive
reports are in. Boone, Abba, Iowa
Falls and Keosauqus. are the only sta
tions out of twenty-four in the state
that report frost, tho thirteen report
a minimum temperature below 80. All
over the state the temperature hovered
about the freezing point, but every
where there was wind and clouds,
which is believed tc have saved the
fruit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
WRECK STARTS ROMANCE.
Son Of Warden Barr Weds Nurse Who
Cared for Him.
Special to Times-Republican

Special to Times-Republican.
Oskaloosa, April 29.-Having fallen
in love while the groom was in a hos
pital here and the bride, as nurse
in that institution was caring for him,
Frank Barr, son of Warden Barr, OF
Anamosa. and Miss Marie Bucher,
were married in Des Moines this week.
The fact was a surprise to their
friends Mr. Barr is an employe of
the Iowa Central, and was hurt in a
recent wreck at Brighton. He was con-
fined to the hospital here for several
weeks, where he was tenderly cared for
by Miss Bucher. Their plans for mar
riage were laid at that time, and this
week the young people met in Des
Moines and We're married.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
y LICE OFFICERS ON TRIAL.
Charged With Engaging in Chicago
Political Work, AGAINST Busse.

Chicago, April 29.-The trial of John
NJ. Collins, former chief of police, and
Frank D. Comerford former police at
torney, charged with using police
force in politics, commenced today in
the criminal court. The specific charge
is that the defendants conspred to de-
fraud the city of the service of paid
employees. by causing policemen to en-
gage in political work against Busse,
in favor of Mayor Dunno. Comerford
is acting as his own attorney. The de-
PENDANTS request that the indictm ent
be quashed and a motion for a bill of
particulars We're both overruled, and
the selection of a jury begun.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29

Burlington. VT. April 29.-The COM
mittee on resolutions of the state re-
publican convention today refused to
adopt resolution requesting the dele
gates to the Chicago convention, if
feasible. to use every effort 10 obtain
the denomination of Roosevelt. The
platform makes no mention of any
presidential candidate, but pledges suD-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
TURN DOWN BRYAN.
Connecticut Democrats Reject Plank
Commencing Nebraskan.


Commencing Nebraskan.
New Haven, Conn, April 29-The
committee on resolutions of the demo-
cratic state convention today refused
to adopt a platform to place the con-
vention on record in favor of Bryan,
and also refused to accept a resolution
expressing continued confidence in
Bryan's leadership.
The platform adopted by the conven-
tion says:
1--WE reaffirm our allegiance to those
principles of government enunciated
and expounded by those great democrat
ic statesmen, Thomas Jefferson, An
drew Jackson, Grover Cleveland and
William Jennings Bryan" OF the dele
cation to the national convention only
three are outspoken for Bryan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
Sues for Loss of Wife.

Ottumwa April 29.-Alleging that W.
s. Pulnphrey. a prominent South OF
tumwa grocer and former alderman
has alientated the affections Of his wife
John H Baker has sued for damages
in the sum of $1,000. Baker, who is a
farmer living three miles southwest OF
Ottumwa. has, it seems. been for
years trading at the Punphrey store,
his wife. Rosa, doing most of tho mar
keting and in this way her acquaint-
apcs with Pumphrey began.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
Foraker Faction Nav Bolt.

Jackson, Miss, April 29-After
making up temporary roll call, in
Guiding all the followers of Senator
Foraker, the administration leaders OBJ
tained complete control of the republic
can state convention today The dele
cation to Chicago is composed of four
teen white men, and six colored who
go to Chicago uninstructed. The For
aker followers will, it is expected hold
boiling convention this afternoon and
name delegates OF their own.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
BarthoIdt Threatens Women.

Washington, April 2s.-Representa-
tive Bartholdt, of Missouri made an
argument before the house committee
on District OF Columbia today, in
which he strongly opposed the bill
providing for prohibition in the dis
strict Bartholdt threatened that if the
prohibitionists did not cease their mis-
Representations, their opponents would
turn the tables and demand an inquiry
into the conditions OF homes, the fe-
male headS of which We're out lecturing
and working for prohibition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
DRUG STORE BURNED
L. M. crossIey's Store at Randall Com
pIetely Destroyed by Fire Of Un-
known Origin.

pIetely Destroyed by Fire Of Un-
known Origin.
Special to Times-Republican
Jewell, April 29.-Fire at 4 o'clock
this morning completely destroyed the
drug store of L. M. Crossley, in the
town of Randall, near here. The fire
was Of unknown origin and was dis
covered by w. F. Hoon, who was pass
ing thru the town. The store was one
of the best in the county. The loss is
$1,000, with insurance of $4,000. Mr..
Crossley had been in business in Ran
dali six or seven years. 1t has not been
determined whether he will put in a
new stock.
The little town came near being
wiped off the map. when the drug store
and several adjoining frame structures
were destroyed. The town was saved
only by the heroic work of a volunteer
company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
NEW CHURCH FOR FEARING.
Catholics Will Build $500 House .
WORSHIP p This Summer.

Special to Times Republican.
Gearing, April 2s.--Zearing Is tn
have a new Catholic church this
summer in the shape of $500 struc-
ture, which will probably be ready for
dedication by September /. Rev
Father L. D. Tobin. of St Antho1f
who also has the charge at this plas.
has received the consent to go ahes.i
with the building, and plans were fur
nished contractors last nights. Bio
will be opened Monday. and the con +
tract will be let at once
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
Ice at Hampton.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, April 29.-The weather for
Tuesday was cold and cloudy 1t
cleared early in the night. and Ice
formed one e-eighth of al inch. The
ground was white with snow as Lss!-
mer and west OF there TuesdaY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
sundrv Civil Bill in House.

Washington, April 2s.-When the
house convened today Williams de-
nlarlded the yeas and nays on the mo-
gtion Of Smith Of Iowa, pending from
yes sterday, that the house go into COM
la.littee of the whole for a further con-
lsi6eration of the sundry civil appro-
priation bill. The motion prevailed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
Guards Robbed Of $4,000.

Bluefield, w. Va, April 29-Fonr
armed men held up guards who We're
conveying SIS 900 from Welch TO Dairy.
w Va. to pay the employees of the
United States Coal and Coke company.
The money had been shipped by the
Mcdowell County National bank at
WEIGH. There is no clue to the rob-
bers,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
by the progressives two districts

by the progressives two districts
served by Senators Gale and BE q
who are standpatters but the d. 8
are progressive and of those : ae
standpat list two are served b : IA
tors Hughes and Turner who = ,ro-
gressives, but the districts e un-
questionably standpat. 8
The election of November I0S, Is
the last election in thes| . atorial
districts and the vote 9 cen the
democrats and repubicans>.. ich will
show the margin which the democrats
must cut down in order to gain con-
troll of the senate is here given:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
-sHooT UP" rHE 70

3snk Robbers Escape From
ten, Mion., Win 37,eq
Crooluton. MINI. April -,
burglarissA the Soanlla 4
early today. ana secured 81
terforized the iAhAhieAnts
iaS W. The tsWa. 80 90
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
ALBA "NEeRo" SENTENCED.
William Smith Declares He Has Beer
RaiIroaded to the Pen.

Special to Times Republican.
Abba, April 29.-Twenty years in the
Ft. Madison penitentiary was the SEN
tence given William Smith, kno1p as
"Alabam,'' the colored man convicted OF
robbing Porter Bros. cigar store here.
Sentence was passed by Judge d. NJ.
Anderson. "Alabam" declared that he
was not guilty of the charge and that
he was railroaded. Nevertheless the
jury did not think so, as he was found
guilty of the charge of breaking and
entering after the jury had been out
twenty minutes.
"Alabam" has often frequented OF
tumwa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-29
CLASS BLOWERS OBJECT.

Oppose Tiilman Bill Because 1t Will
Affect Demard for Bottles.
Washington, April 29.-The glass
blowers of Danville. ILL.,, have notified
Speaker Cannon that they are opposed
to the Tillman bill, which provides
practically for the confscation of liquor
shipped into prohibition states. If the
measure goes thru, it will result in re-
duced production of alcoholic liquors.
Diminished production will have its
effect on the demand for bottles.