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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
Republican Primaries in Pro-
gress and Will Determine
Control of Party
MUCH DISORDER EXPECTED
Indiana Republicans Assembling for
State Convention and Will Declare
for Observation-Disclosures Being
Taken. to Protect Taft During Stay
in Chicago.
in Chicago.

New York, March 31.-The repunii-
cans today are holding primary elec-
tions to select district delegates to the
national convention and to the April
state convention, the latter of which
will elect delegates-at-large to the
national convention. In the republi-
can organization today's primaries
mark the opening wedge in the fight
to a finish between Herbert Parsons,
president Of the county Committee, and
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr., for many years
state leader There are strong indi-
cations that the day will bring forth
disorder and probably violence in sew
eral districts, so bitter Is the feeling
between factions. Where the republic
cans have contests in fourteen assem-
bly, districts, there is nothing but har-
mony among the democrats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
N. 0. TURNED DOWN
Council Bluffs Election Presents Many
Surprises = Honors Divided in clin-

Special to Times-Republican
Council Bluffs, March 31.-Thomas
Maloney, democrat, was elected mayor
of Council Bluffs yesterday by a ma
jority of 535 over r. B., Wallace. re-
publican. OF the balance of the Of
ficers the democrats get ten and the
republicans five, the results as whole
presenting curious mixture of senti-
ment.
Municipal ownership suffered serious
defeat thruout. F. T. True, republican
nominee for treasurer, who has taken
an active part in the agitation for ter
minal taxation Of railways in Iowa and
is d prominent member Of the associa-
tion of municipalities, was reelected
by an increased majority.
The democrats now have six Of the
nine aldermen, assessor and engineer,
the republicans securing city solicitor,
auditor and treasurer. There is much
rejoicing among the liberal element in
the city over the results.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
MISS SHAW TO WE'D
Daughter Of Former Secretary to Mar
ry Young Virginia Congressman,
Bascom SIemp.

Especial Washington Correspondence.)
Washington. March Silt is re-
ported in Washington that Miss Erma
Shaw, daughter of the former secre-
tary, is to marry Congressman Bascom
Slemp, of the Ninth Virginia district.
Mr.. Slemp is chairman Of the. repub-
lican state committee Of Virginia, and
recently became congressman, sue
ceeding to the place on the death of
his father, Campbell Slemp, who in his
time was the republican boss of the
state. While the elder Slemp was in
congress his son was state chairman.
and there was a pretty definite UNDER
standing that their influence was
pledged to Shaw for president so long
as he was in the field.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
NHAL[N TRANSFERRED
Superintendent of Iowa Divi'
sion of Northwestern Goes
to Wisconsin
.e,al 70 Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, March 31.-Superintendent
w. H. Whalen of the Iowa division Oh
the Northwestern railroad. has been
transferred to the Wisconsin dlvlslon'
with headquarters at Fon du Lac. The
order promulgating the transfer was
made this morning. Mr.. Whalen will
be enabled to remove to his old home
and the change is in accordance with
his wishes. He will leave tomorrow for
Wisconsin.
F. H. Hammill has been appointed
superintendent of the Iowa division to
succeed Whalen. He will arrive to-
night and will assume his duties at
once.
Mr.. whalen has been in charge OF
the Iowa division since 1902.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
President Sends Nomination to
Senate as Ambassador Extra
ordinary to Germany
TOWERS POWER is ToTTERINe
Eoosevelt's Action Indicates Present
Representative Will Be Recalled at
Once --MuddIe Is Cleared Up, and
Statement Is Made That incident Is
Closed.

Washington, March 31.-The presi-
dent today sent to the senate the nom
ination of David Jayne Hill to be am
bassador extraordinary and plenlpo-
tentiary to Germany.
He also named Arthur NJ. Beaupre
OF Illinois, minister to the Netherlands
and Luxemburg, and Spencer F. Eddy
Of Illinois, to be minister to the Ar
gentine republic.
The career Of Charlemagne Tower as
an ambassador Of the United States
will terminate earlier than he had an
ticipated.
He will be withdrawn from Berlin
by the president Immediately, and
long before the month of August,
/ which he had fixed as the time for his
retirement.
This became known after Baron Won
{ Sternburg, the German ambassador,
left conference at the White House.
called by the president to discuss the
diplomatic muddle."
Secretary of State Root and Assist
ant Secretary Bacon were present at
the meeting.
At the conclusion of the conference
the following statement was given
out:
IN addition to the communication
already made public from the German
foreign Office, the German ambassador
has also conveyed to the American
government the assurance of the en-
peror that there has never been any
change in his attitude toward Mr.. Hill
and his cordial willingness to welcome
Mr.. Fill to Berlin.
..The ernperors favorable opinion Of
Mr.. Hill was communicated to the
Washington administration last NO
vember and his attitude has never
changed since.
apparently some remarks in a cas-
ual conversation have been distorted by
gossip and exaggerated by rumor so as
to give totally erroneous impression
of the whole matter.
.'The two governments have never
shared this misunderstanding. The de-
sign of the president and the secretary
of state in choosing Mr.. Hill was to
choose the man who Of all the men in
the diplomatic: service was best fitted
for this particular position-a position
Of the first order in honor and respon-
sibility and one to which, therefore, it
was deemed well to send a skilled dip
lomat, a student, a speaker, an author
ity on International law, a learned
German scholar, who had served with
signal ability as assistant secretary of
state under John Hay, and as foreign
minister in two successive posts, in the
last of which he had rendered marked
service in connection with The Hague
peace conference. This purpose is, and
MAS always been, fully appreciated by
the emperor personally and in Ger
many at large"
1t was stated that the purpose of the
administration has been to make it
evident that the great diplomatic posi-
tions are not to be treated as positions
to be held only by millionaires but so
far as possible as rewards for faithful
service to the public in other positions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
TRAIN ROBBERS LOCATED.
Posse Leaves Helena to Capture Frank-
hauser and Mcdonald.

Helena, Mont, March 31.-Unitsd
States Marshal Merrifleld, SheriR
Shoemaker and posse left here early
yesterday on a special train for .
point between Helena and Butte, wha1o
it is reported that they have positive
information as to the whereabouts e1
Frankhauser and Mcdonald, alleged
Great Northern train robbers, who
made such daring escape from the
county Jail here ten days ago.
No news has been received as yet,
bur as the section is very mountainous,
it may be some time before the OFF,
cials come upon the desperadoes, h
the information as to their where
abouts is correct.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
PROUD OF NEW PLANT.
shet,eId Brick and Tile Factory Most
Modern in State.

WOOeFN III 0IatSs
Special to Times Republican.
Sheffield, March 31.-This place will
soon have the most up-to-date brick
and tile factory in the state of Iowa.
1t will not be as large as some, but
will be the most modern. The sixth
kiln is now under construction. Two
more will be added right away. and
later if the company sees fit. they
may build eight more. Excavating for
the underground tunnels is now being
done. and tramway over the Iowa
Central railway is being built. Sew
eral carloads of machinery are now
on the grounds. and 300 horse pow
err engine has been purchased in Chi
cago, which will soon be here. The
pay roll is about $4,000 a month now.
and when actual work is commenced.
it will be about $500 to $4,000 a
month Sheffield is indeed very proud
of her new plant
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
Elkins Has a Railroad R;,I.

Washington, March 31-Objection
by Williams, of Mississippi, minority
leader, prevented consideration by the
house today of the senate amendments
to the urgent deficiency bill and the
measure was referred to the committee
on appropriations.
Senator Elkins. chairman Of the
senate committee on interstate COM
merce, today introduced a joint resolu-
tion suspending until May 1, 1910, the
operation of the penal clause of the
commodity provision of the railroad
rate law Of the last session, which
prohibits any railroad company from
transporting from one state to another
"any article or commodity other than
timber, manufactured, mined or pro-
duced by it."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
TRAGEDY in MISSISSIPPI.
Official Of Levee Board Killed During
Quarrel.

Tunica, Miss, March 31.-Percy M.
Houston, recently elected secretary
treasurer Of the Yazoo- Mississippi
levee board, was shot and killed last
night by ]. T. Lowe. a prominent at-
torney of Tunica. following a Demand
by the latter that Fouston reuact cer-
tain statements re- is alleged to have
made derogator to Lowe. The latter
claims he fire in self defense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
FIRE LOSS SETTLED.
George Jepsen, EIdora Merchant, Gets
Only $500 Insurance.

Specia: to TimeS-Republ1can
Eldora, March 31.-George Jepsen.
whose stock of groceries, shoes and
drygoods was so badly damaged by fire
a week or so ago, has finally effected a
settlement with the insurance COM
panies which were carrying his risks.
He receives $500 and retains the fix
lures, the insurance companies taking
over the stock of goods. Mr.. Jepsen
was carrying about $4,000 worth Of
goods, protected by $4,000 insurance,
and hence feels somewhat disappoint-
ed in the settlement, but decided to
accept the above amount rather than
to go into litigation with the COM
panies.
Brown Bros, whose fine stock of
clothing was badly damaged, have not
vet been able to get a settlement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
onerators CONSIDERING.

Springfield. March 31.-The session
of the Illinois Coal Operators associa
ton, lasting until nearly l this after
noon, was fruitless as to whether the
operators would close the mines to-
morrow pending settlement of the
wage scale. Another session of the as
sociation will be held tonight, when a
decision will be reached
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
BRYAN NOT ASKED TO SPEAK.

No SembIance of Politics to Mark JET
ferson Birthday Banquet.
New York, March 31.-While w. j.
Bryan has been invited to attend a
dinner of the National Democratic
club in honor of the birthday of Thom-
as Jefferson, on April 49, he has not
been asked to speak. The committee
announces that it desires to make the
dinner purely one in honor of Jeffer-
SON. memory and to remove from it all
sembance of politics.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
THREE SUITS AGAINST RAILS.
Amounts Total s2e7.5o Against Trae
Man-up in April Term.

Special tu T:mes-Reruplican.
Traer, March 31.-Three suits have
been brought this week against Theo-
dore Rails. and all are set for the April
term One is commenced by James
Siegfried against Rails for $34.50 for
labor performed for him on his farm.
Another is brought by Miss Emma
Steffen for $50 for nursing and caring
for Ralfs' wife before her death; and
the other one is brought by Mrs. Fred
Eckhart for $3.50 for boarding and
taking care of Ralfs' three minor chill
dren, all of which claims he refuses
to pay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
Sioux Rapids Pastor Resigns.

Special to mes-Republican.
Sioux Rapids, March 31.-Rev Jones,
pastor Of the Congregational church,
of this place for the past three years,
has accepted a call to the church at
Clinton. Mr. Jones preached his fare
well sermon Sunday. and will go at
once TO his new field OF labor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
!: ONE

O. = ON6s
TeIe9raphie s 5:
Hill Nam = cover to Be Recalled.
venezuel 9 e for Good Spanking.
War on 8 Odell in New YORK
Liquor : .est Opens Headquarters.
Whalen Leave Iowa.
Prouty Announces Candidacy.
Miss Shaw to Wed.
Armed at Funeral
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Falsehood Shown Up.
Grocery Peddler Arrested.
Plans for Taft's Visit.
Municipal Elections in Iowa.
Standring Involves Relatives.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial:
The Taft Letter F'iasco.
Fakes in the Campaign.
The Woman Who Is "On Time.
Looker-On in Iowa.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES FIVE AND SIX.
City News:
Anti-Saloon Scores Point.
Resolution Meets Defeat in Council.
Will Test Corporation Ruling.
Eleven County Towns Hold Elec-
tions.
Results In Full.
Woodmen Convention at State Cen
ter.
Police Get Salaries Raised
w. C. Dilley Goes Insane.
General News of the City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General:
Wheat Steady
Corn Market Dull.
Firmness in Cattle.
Hog Prices on Boom
Reds Paper Suppressed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31

playing poker all night with his cap
tor. lockwood was a good story tell
er, and loved to tell how once after he
had captured Moseby, he won $1,000
from him at poker. Next morning
Moseby got the wink and slipped away.
once Moseby captured lockwood also,
and there was another poker game,
and by daylight lockwood was back
inside the federal lines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
EARLY REVIVAL. UNLIKELY.

James J. Hill Discusses Business
Conditions in Brief Statement.
New York, March 31.-Discussing
business conditions, James ]. Hill eX-
pressed himself as unable to predict
an early revival Of business. while
I cannot permit myself to be too op-
timistic,'' he said. II am trying not to
be pessimistic The general recovery
in business which has been predicted
has not yet manifested itself to any
remarkable degree, and it is not to be
expected that it should. The prevail
ing conditions were not brought about
over night, they are the result of
events of many months. and the re-
vival will no doubt be correspondingly
graduated"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
Hope to Reach Agreement.

Pittsburg, March 31.-The coal min
ers and operators of western Pennsyl-
vania are in conference here today,
endeavoring to reach some agreement
whereby the mines will continue in
operation after April 1st. The meet
ing was strictly private, but it is be-
lieved that an agreement will be
reached.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
SUMNER VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT.

Several Iowa Cities Included in Circuit
Just Forming.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March 31.-An airdome
syndicate has been formed in Chicago
to conduct amusement places in twen-
ty-five cities in the central west,
among them Clinton. Cedar Rapids,
Waterloo, Muscatine and Burlington.
Vaudeville attractions will be given in
the parks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
COLONEL LOCKWOOD DEAD.

Captured Three Times. the Famous
Confederate Guerrilla, COL Moseby.
New York, March 31.--Colonel E!ihu
r. lockwood for forty years well
known New York photographer,
dropped dead yesterday Of heart dis
ease. lockwood had the distinction of
having three times captured the fam
Gus confederate guerrilla. Colonel John
S. Moseby Both were Masons. and
three times Moseby was set free after
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
VENEZUELA i DIE
FOR GOOD SPANK|Dp
President Roosevelt live
- on re.esj Rsjsstss ss,s,drop
VIGOROUS -A"euAd.ngre-
Solicitor of Treasury Def ooAS
peaIs in Strong Terms,
ment Of Collection - He
ley Charges Resumed by u OF 50
mittee-Wa ashinston New Ooe'oA
VIGOROUS LANeuAGnore-

Washington, March 31-The presi-g
dent today sent to the senate the Ven
ezuelan correspondence called for by
the Lodge resolution This correspon-
dence covers the history of five Amer
ican claims which this government has
SO far in vain sought to have Presi-
dent Castro agree to arbitrate. Strong
language is used by the solicitor Of the
state department in urging vigorous
prosecution of these claims, and he
holds the time has come for language
stronger than that employed in the re-
quest, and IL the demand be met with
procrastination or refusal, the dignity
Of this government would seem to re-
quire prompt and vigorous action"
He also quotes Secretary Fish as
saying, 1T is useless to, attempt to ex-
haust justice in a country where there
is no justice to exhaust" The solici-
tors presentation abounds in other
vigorous expressions of this sort. No
suggestion or recommendation is made
by either President Roosevelt or Sec
sretary Root in transmitting the corr
yespOndence to the senate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
NOT SOLID FOR CANNON.
First Illinois District Selects Two Taft
Delegates.

Delegates.
Chicago. March 31.--Speal1er Joseph
G. Cannon's hope of a solid Illinois del
egation in the republican national con-
vention went glimmering last night.
Secretary William H. Taft Of Ohio,
picked up two unexpected votes when
the first Illinois congressional district
instructed for him. Chauncey Dewey
Of the Second ward and D. j. Schuyler
of the Third were elected delegates and
they willingly carry the Taft tag.
The men who piloted this scheme in
to harbor have no idea that two Taft
votes planted in the heart of the Illi-
nois delegation will be the sole instru-
mentality of Mr.. Taft's nomination,
but when they consider what they
think will be the 'moral effect" of their
action they restrain their jubilant spir-
it's with difficulty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
MADAME GOULD ILL.
Is With Friends at the Hotel S
Regis, New York.

New York. March 31.-Madame Anna
Gould is i'll with bronchitis, and stom-
ach trouble, in the apartment OF her
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler Morse, in
the Hotel st. Regis. Madame Gould
was said today to be in very nervous
condition. She went to tlrssSt. Regis
yesterday, after a conference with her
brothers and sister, at the Miss Helen
Gould home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31

GREAT NEWS EVENTS
Have been reported first in the
Times Republican, Sotaniy the ter
rible theat,.r disaster in Chicago,
Mekiniey's assassination, San
francisco earthquake and the hor.
rible school fire in Cleveland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
TO ABSORB RURAL LINES.
Country phone Business to Be
Switched to Bell Office, Iowa Falls.

Special to IlmeS-RepuDIlcan.
Iowa Falls, March 31.-1t is rumored
there will be something doing in the
telephone line in this county tom or
row. While nothing can be learned as
to the definite situation. it is stated
that beginning the first of April, the
Iowa Telephone Company, we'll known
as the Bell System, will take over a
number of country lines emanating
from this city. Heretofore this busi-
ness has been controlled by the Iowa
Central Telephone Company. an inde-
pendent line. 1t is said that several
of the rural lines south of the city will
make the change this week. and that
ethers will follow later. 1t has always
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
PROTECTION FOR TAFT.
Secretary to Be Closely Guarded Du'
ino CHICAGO Visit.

Secretary to Be Closely Guarded Dur
ing Chicago Visit.
Chicago, March 31.-The Daily News
today says:
"Unusual precautions will be taken
by the police department to protect
Secretary Taft from possible mishap
during his visit to Chicago this week.
The name of the railroad over which
he arrives is to be kept secret. While
he is in Chicago the police will guard
him constantly. During hisostay Taft
will appear only once before the gen.
eral public, and that will be on Satur-
day at the Hamilton club, when there
will be a public reception.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
Split Ticket in Clinton.
Snec1a1 IN

Clinton, March 31.-The present
mayor, H. U. Crockett, republican, was
elected by 295 majority over Dr. F. A.
Hosenschuh, democrat. The complexion
of the new council is republican 3.
lican city officials We're elected, the
result being as follows:
Hayes, auditor, republican; Letting
well, judge, republican: Oakes, solici-
tor, democrat; Chandler, treasurer,
democrat; Hart, engineer, democrat;
Norton, assessor, republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
ARMED AT FUNERAL
Whereabouts of Notorious Indian Out
laws Become Known Thru Murder
I of One Of Three Brothers, Charles
WyckIiffe - Officers Make No At
tempt at Arrest.

Muskogee, Okla, March S1.-The fu-
neral of Charles Wyckliffe, the motor
ious Indian outlaw, who was shot and
killed by his brother Thomas, in a
family quarrel, was held at the Wyck
life home, late yesterday. Thomas and
John Wyckliffe, brothers, attended the
funeral, as did many friends of the
family. The three outlaws had been
sought for three years by Oklahoma
officers for murders and other crimes
and their whereabouts were only
learned when the murder of Charles
became known. The mourners yester-
day were all heavily armed, but the
officers made no attempt to interfere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
TENTH ANNUAL CONGRESS.

National Disciples Of Christ in Session
at Bloomington, III.
Bloomington, ILL.,, March 31.-Men
from many states. prominent in the re-
ligious, professional and business
world, are in attendance at the tenth
annual congress Of the National Dis
ciples of Christ President c. T..
Howe, of Butler College, Indianapolis,
presided today. Former Vice President
Adlai E. Stevenson delivered the ad-
dress of welcome. Among other speak
ers were III. j.. Willett, of the Univer-
sity of Chicago, and G. B. Van Arsdale,
of Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
No su.pension in Indiana.

Terre Haute, Ind, March 31.-It was
agreed today by the joint conference
Of Indiana miners and operators, that
the present wages shall continue after
today pending settlement of the
scale. This means that there will be
no suspension in this state tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
Calls for Government Ownership.

Halifax. N s.. March 31.-A resolu-
ton calling on the dominion govern
ment to acquire all railroad lines in
Nova Scotia and add them to the in
ter-colonial system as branches has
been unanimously passed by the pro-
,incial legislature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
NOTORIOUS CROOK ARRESTED.
Eddie Guerin, American, Falls Foul Of
Police in London.

London March 31.-Eddie Guerrin a
notorious American crook who was at
one time serlt to Devils Island for a
bank robbery in France. has again
fallen foul OF the police. He was ar
rested today on suspicion of being con-
aected with q recent bank robbery in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-03-31
WARD M'ALLIsTER DEAD.

Son of Famous Society Leader Sue
cumbs After Operations.
San Rafael Cal, March 31.-Judge
Ward McAIlister, son of the famous
society leader of New York died this
morning at local sanatorium from
the effects of an operation for appen-
dicitis.