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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
TESTIMONY PERJURY
Served in Great Measure to Convict
Herman BiIIik to Be Hanged March
2o-Perjury Taught vrzaI by High
Police Official.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-It was announced
today that a sworn confession had
been obtained thru the instrumentality
of Rev. p. ]. O'Callaghan, head of the
Paulist fathers of this city, from Jerry
NJ VrZal, aged Is, whose testimony in
a great measure served to convict Her.
man Billik, Bohemian fortune teller
of killing his mother and six members
Of the Vrzal family, and in which
Vrzal declared the testimony given by
him was simply perjury.
Billik is under sentence to be hanged
March 20, the supreme court Thurs
day having affirmed the judgment of
the trial court. In the purported con-
fession young VrZal not only impugns
his own testimony, but declares two of
his relatives falsified on the witness
stand. In an affidavit the boy states all
the vital part Of the evidence he gave
against Billik was perjury, taught him
by a high police official and assistant
states attorney and specifically names
the men. whom he accuses. Father
O'Callaghan has been interested in the
case for some time, and has repeatedly
expressed belief in Billiks innocence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
Mrs. Rorer,s pairxmaid.

Mrs. S. T. Rorer, the famous cook
ire expert had been congratulated IN
her New York restaurant on her at
tendants' deftness and skill.
".They never break thing the
visitor concluded.
"a rare gift that-never to break
g, thing said Mrs. Rorer Only the
ether night dining with some friends
of mine. | saw a maid drop and break
q superb, platter that contained two
rrast canvassback ducks.
"Our aost did not permit this acci-
cent to ruffle him. While we waited
Cor some other course to be substituted
fer the last one, he said:
".You must excuse that maid She
really couldn't help it. These accl-
cents happen almost daily with her.
| think it is a disease. She was. | be-
lieve. dairymaid originally. but she
had to abandon that occupation on ac-
count Of her inability to handle the
cows without breaking their hornA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22

stitutions work in the way in which
they were intended to work, mean
that we should secure the maximum
efficiency in both state and federal ad-
ministration to the end that every
matter of national concern and every
matter of local concern shall receive
by the appropriate exercise of the
powers of each jurisdiction that full
consideration and necessary remedial
action by which wrongs, both national
and local, may be completely rcdressed.
Special Interests Must Keep OF.
Special interests must keep their
hands off the government in city, state
and nation. The common welfare must
be the supreme law. The lobbics
which have been maintained in legisla-
tive halls, the efforts to pervert admin
istration by securing the service for
particular interests of those who pose
AS the servants of the people. the cor
ruption of the sole means by which
the people can express their Will have
been the effective causes of distrust of
government and furnish the most ser
iols preteXt for assaults upon our in
stitutions.
But while we insist upon pure adj
ministration and the unscltish fidelity
of public officers. we must visit de-
served contempt upon those who profit
by ndiscriminate detraction of men
in public life. If the people would be
served faithfully they must show
their esteem. of faithful service
wherever there are public rights In
forests, in lands. in mines In water
powers, they must be Safe-guarded and
protected from spoilation. Wherever
the public grants a privilege. it must
be upon consideration of the common
benefit and under conditions which in
sure to the public a proper return for
the grant. We must guard our ranges
our coal deposits. our public lands. our
forest treasures by suitable restrictions.
No selfish interest must be permit
ted to seize with covetous hand the
public domain.
"It must also be taken to be set
tied policy that there shall be COM
plete, effective and just supervision
of our railroads. | do not believe in
arbitrary action with regard to these
important concerns either by congress
Nr by state legislators or by commits
IONS. The railroads are not the en-
mics. but the servants OF the people.
20 secure proper service they must be
ssubject to regulations. 1t must be
s.aken as firmly established that the
ination will not he tolerated, and that
adequate and impartial service upon
reasonable terms will be insisted upon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
UNIQUE MONUMENT
James Turner, a Hermit Near Coium-
bia, Mo-, Has for Twenty iears
Saved Whiskey Jugs for His Monu-
ment-Died Last Night.

Columbia. Mo, Feb. 22.-James w.
Turner. hermit farmer living six
miles from here. who frequently de-
clared he wanted monument built
of whisky jugs, died last night. ac-
cordng to information reaching here
today On the farm Is an abandoned
corn crib which is almost filled with
empty whiskey jugs, that Turner is
said to have emptied himself during
twenty years. and which he saved for
his monument. II is averred he drank
not less than "a quart of whiskey day
for twenty years He was 40 years of
age, and owned a We'll stocked farm of
4S0 acres, on which he lived the life
of a hermit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONEv
Telegraphic News:
Governor Hughes Invades the West
Yelled Roast for Roosevelt.
Robbers Dcrail Wrong Train.
Many Conventions Early in March
Spain Between Two Fires.
Monument Of Whisky Jugs.
Death of Eishop Satterlee.
Hotel Set on Fire.
Confession May Save Billik.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
iowa News:
Miners to Demand Cash.
Hardware Men on Record.
Burned to Death in Barn.
High Rates Cost Millions.
Politics From a Pulpit.
Wife Horsewhips Husband.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
Is Taft Blackmailed?
Washington and the Standpatttrs.
Forerunners OF Cement Age.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Looker-On in Iowa.
Sunday Reading
PAGE FIVE.
City News:
Review of the Sports.
Stedman the Poet.
Story, The Fighting Chance.
Odditv in the News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
DR.. MacNeal Talks on Tuberculosis
Dangers Lurking in Milk and Meats
Marietta Boy Captures Spelling
Match.
Albion Girl Wins Declamatory Con-
test.
New Short Course is Organized.
Directors Elected; Officers Nomin-
ated.
Stratford Boy Charged With Crime
Three Veterans Die at Home.
Local Comment.
General News of the City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets ard General:
Cattle ard Hogs Lower.
No Grain Markets (Holiday).
Dumping Ground for Criminals.
Kuropatl,in Next.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
REV. JOHN M'ELRoY DEAD.
Ottumwa Citizen and Vet
eran Minister Passes Away.

Ottumwa, Feb. 22.-After an illness
Of a week with an attack of pneumonia,
Rev. John M. McElroy, D. D., for more
than half a century one of the foremost
men of this community. died at the
family home, aged 7S years
Notwithstanding the advancing years
Of the late Rev. McElroy, his many
friends We're shocked at the announce
ment of his death. His erect tho
somewhat feeble form has been ia
miliar figure to the older citizens.
DR. McElroy was one Of the old citi-
zens of Ottumwa. having come here
in July, 1855. when the place was but
a village Thirty mine of the fifty
three years since coming to Iowa as a
pioneer missionary Of the Presbyter-
ian church. the family has been in OF
tumwa. Probably no other man had
more carefully observed the social,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
cHoATE PAYS TRIBUTE.
Designates Washington as the NobIest
Public Character in History.

Philadelphia Feb. 22.-''W Washington
Today, Abroad and at Home" was the
subject of a brilliant oration by Jo-
seph H. Choate today at the "Univer-
sity Day" exercises of the University
of Pennsylvania. Choate said that if it
had been put to vote among the
forty-five nations at the last Hague
peace conference, to which he was a
delegate. to say who was the noblest
public character in national history. he
is sure that, with one voice. they
would have selected Washington. An
incidental reference to the recent ru-
more affecting the unfriendliness of the
United States and Japan was made.
Choate said:
"'rhere has never been any real
cause for apprehension, and there ex-
lists today no question that diplomacy
cannot effectually settle"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
CEDAR FALLS 1HEATER BURNS.
Moving Picture Film Explodes-Audi i
ence Had Been Dismissed.

Cedar Falls, Feb. pa fatal ca
tastrophe at the Cedar Falls Electric
theater was barely averted yesterday
afternoon following the explosion OF q
moving picture film. Harry Andrews.
the OPERATOR had to jump some ten or
twelve feet from the operators booth
to save himself and he suffered serious
burns of the face and hands. The fire
ruined the apparatus, causing loss OF
$500 or more. but it was prevented from
spreading to adjoining business blocks
by the prompt action of j. w. Wilinek.
a baker who saw the fire and hurried
to 1t with fire extinguishers that proved
effective The afternoon audience had
Just been dismissed from the theater
and Andrews was fixing up the ma
chine A 1000 foot film that he had
removed hung too near an arc light and
exploded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
SUICIDES IN SIGHT OF FAMILY.
Colorado Farmer Tries to Shoot Wife,
Then Kills Himself.

Hotchkiss, Colo, Feb. 22.-Insane
with rage because she objected to him
scolding one of their children, H. U.
Gtoneburner, aged Al years, a prom
inent and wealthy farmer living near
this city, last night shot and perhaps,
fatally wounded his wife, then placed
the revolver against his own heart and
committed suicide before his six little
children seated around the supper ta-
BILE,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
TO BRING TEST CASE
Liquor Men to Make Contest Over By
ers' Ruling That Corporations Can
Not Own Saloons.
All 70 rImes-Republican.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 22.-Col. T. L. Sell
ers, attorney for thirty saloonmen
here, gave out an interview today that
he thinks Attorney General Byers
wrong in his opinion that corporations
can not own saloons in Iowa. l.. Ill,
Sons & Co. own thirty Aaloons here
and will fight the law. Sellers is In
communication with the saloonmen In
the principal cities in Iowa and the sa-
loonmen will join in a test case In the
courts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
BETWEEN TWO FIRES
Government Of Spain Now in an Ex-
tremeIy Critical situation-Gunboat
D;spatcI,ed to Setubal - Prominent
Politician Sent to Azores.

Lisbon, Feb. 22.-The situation IN
which the government finds itself to-
day is extremely critical, ana there IS
much uneasiness as to the outcome.
The government is fairly caught be-
tween two fires. A renewal of popu-
lar agitation for increased liberties on
one hand and a reactionary conspiracy
on the other 1t seems to be a trying
tpht both at the same time. A prom
inent politician who is involved with
the reactionaries, has been sent out OF
the country to Azores. The situation
at Setutal is reported to be critical,
and a gunboat has been dispatched to
that point
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
SAVED LIFE, SHOT
Fred Larkin of Ellsworth, Iowa, Pro-
vents Oscar Gormans Death and is
Wounded in Leg.

Special to fines Republican
Webster city Feb 22.-Oscar Cor
man. prominent business man OF
Ellsworth. Iowa, attempted suicide this
morning with 50 caliber revolver in
Fred Lakins office. Lakin grasped his
arm lust in time to prevent the deed,
himself receiving the bullet in the leg
Temporary insanity was the cause and
German will be taken before the COM
missioners of insanity. Laliin's wound
is not SpriOlIS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
MILES OVER THIN ICE
Rescue Party From Maumee Bay
Lighthouse Face Death Many Times
While Bearing Captain Hayden's
Dead Body to Toledo, o.

Toledo, O.. Feb. 22.-Reeling with
fatigue and after facing death a
score of times on the treaoherous ice
of Maumee Bay, a rescue party of five
light house, bearing the body of Cap
tain Delos Hayden, who died on the
18th. The rescuers travelled fourteen
miles over thin ice, and frequently
they narrowly escaped drowning. The
party was completely exhausted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
Bryan Greatly Fatisued.

Kansas City, Feb. 22.-W. J. Bryan
arrived here this morning from Illi-
nois. He was exhausted by travel and
he Immediately retired for a few hours
rest. He was rendered luncheon at
/ o'clock at the Grand hotel by local
democrats, and delivered an address.
Later public reception was held.
Bryan Departed late this afternoon for
Topeka where he speaks tonight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
Washington Editor Dead.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 22.-Crosby
S. Noyes, the veteran editor of the
Washington Evening Star, died
shortly after $50 last evening at the
Hotel Raymond. in Pasadena, where
he had been i'll for some time. Mr.
Moves was surrounded by the mem
bers of his family at the time of his
death and retained his faculties to the
opH
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
SINGER HAD ELoPED.
Garrick Theater Bill at Burlington
Has to Be Cut Short.

Burlington, Feb. 22.-One act on the
Garrick theater bill had to be cut out
Yesterday because Charles w. Hales,
who performed it, was missing. 1t was
learned that he had eloped to Chicago
with pretty Miss Marie Woodean Of
Moline, ILL.,, who has been the guest in
Burlington Of her friend, Miss Ruby
Ferris.
No one in this city knew of the
plans of the couple, who, it is said,
had loved at first sight. Miss Wood
ean's parents in Moline were surprised
but sent their blessing.
Mr.. Hale is a singer His bride is a
beautiful young woman of 10. Her
parents are said to be prominent and
we'll to-dO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
INDEPENDENCE LEAGUE MEETS.
Hearst Delivers Address Outlining OBJ
jeets to Be Attained.


Chicago. Feb 22.-Delegates to the
national conference of the Independence
League met here this afternoon. VIII
liam Randolph Hearst delivered a
short address at its opening. declar-
ing the first purpose OF the league
platform is ITO restore the power or
government to the people, to make
their will supreme in the primaries. IN
elections. and in the control of pubic
officials after they have been elected.
He declared against the use of money
at elections except for literature, meet
ings and for legitimate appeals TO IN"
intelligence of the patriotism or the
voter Hearst asserted it should be the
task of the league To correct some OF
he evils of high finance and to frame
constructive legislation which will en-
courage all legitimate business enter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
DID NOT CONTRIBUTE.
Sherman Declares Holland Boat Con,
pany Gave No Campaign Funds.

Washington, Feb. 22.--Representative
sherman of New York. chairman Of the
congressional committee. visited the
White House today and talked with
the president. Sherman with conSid-
erable warmth declared as utterly
false any allegation that his commit
tee had received from the Electric Boat
Company Of New Jersey, owners Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
HOTEL SET ON FIRE
Hundred Delegates to Democratic Con-
venton at Muskopee, Asleep in the
Building, But DastardIy Attempt
Fails - Cleveland, o., City Hall
Danaoed

Muskopee, Okla, Feb. pa das-
tardly attempt was made to burn the
Scales hotel early this morning, while
about 100 delegates to the democratic
convention were asleep in the build
ing. OIL was poured over the floor of
two vacant rooms, which were thus
set on fire, but the flames were ex-
tinguished before any damage was
done. Great excitement prevailed at
the time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
SCORES FEDERAL OWNERSHIP.
Senator Burkett Says It Would Mean
Political and Commercial RevoIu-

Washington, Feb. 22.-Senator Bur-
kett, of Nebraska. was the principal
speaker today at the winter convoca-
tion of George Washington university.
His theme was "The Protest Of Amer
icanism Against Government Owner
ship of Railways" Government own
ership. he declared, would be a spear
thrust to the very heart of our body
polite and would mean revolution not
only politically. but commercially. as
we'll as paternalism in politics and So
cialism in commerce. The system
was European and un-American.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22

moral and religious life Of the people,
and none could speak more interest
ingly of their development. He had
lovingly cast I'm his lot with the peo-
pie, and was closely and deeply identi-
fled with them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
Two Killed in a Coal Mine.

Clarinda Feb. 22-In the caving Of
roof at the Pearson and Malry coal
mine, one mile southwest of Clarinda.
two men lost their lives They are j.
Arnold. aged 80 years, who leaves a
wife and two children. and J. FL.
Brewer. aged 50 years, survived by
wife and three grown sons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
DEATH OF SATTERLEE
For Past Twelve Years Has Been
Episcopal Bishop Of Washington =
Was Religious Writer of Note -
Succunnbed to Pneumonia.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Right Rev
Henry Yates Satterlee, d. D., for the
past twelve years a Protestant Episco-
pal bishop of Washington, died OF
pneumonia today, aged 65 years. Sat
terlee was formerly rector of Calvary
church, New York. He was a religious
writer of note and had been elected,
but declined to accept the bishoprc
of Michigan, and bishop coadjutorship
of Ohio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
ROCK ISLAND OFFICIAL DEAD.
Joseph e. DubruieI, Assistant Pay
master, Dies at Topeka, kas.

Topeka Feb. 22.-.roseeh E. Dubrufs
assistant ,paymaster for the Rock Is
land, died here this morning from an
attack of tuberculosis. Dubruiel leaves
a. widow and three children. The fun
efal will be held Monday, with Ma
sonic honors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
Railway Shops Shut Down.

St Louis Feb. 22.-Announcement Is
made TODAY that the Missouri Pacific
RAILWAY shops at Sedalia, employing
500 men. and the Iron Mountain shops
at Little Rock. Ark, EMPLOYING ~
men, have been closed and will not
open unit! March 6.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
FOR TuBERcuLAR. TESTS.

carneqie Gives s125,ooo to Robert
Koch Institute, Berlin.
Berlin, Feb 22.-Andrew Carnegie
has contributed s125,OO0 to the Robert
Koch institute, for investigation OF
tuberculosis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
PLOT AGAINST GRAND DUKE.
Danger Of Assassination to Emperor
NcvhoIas' Second Cousin, Averted.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 22.-Official an
nouncement was made today by the
ministry Of the interior, concerning Il
plot which was discovered and fus-
trated two days ago by the police, the
object of which was the assassination
of Grand Duke Nicholas, second cous
in of Emperor Nicholas. and NJ
minister of justice
The details CORES pond to those already
given in these dispatches. The offic
ial announcement ascribes the attempt
directly to the social Revolutionary
party.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
SAVED, THEN KILLED
Two Government Employees Escape
Drowning in MononsaheIa River,
Only to Be Hit by Train Upon
Reaching shore-Companion Fatally
Hurt.

Pittsburg, Feb 22.-Saved from
drowning after terrible struggle in
the icy waters of the Monongahela
river at Elizabeth, near here, only to
be run down and killed by a train on
reaching shore, was the fate last night
of J. w. Draper and +. B. Garrett, two
government employees. E. Stoner, a
companion, who saved the men from
the water. was also hit by the train
and probably fatally injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22

,sos-wE ELECT A PRESIDENT
We elect a congressman, we express
our preference for v. S. senator.
We nominate in county, district
and state. Order tho T.-R. and
keep posted. 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
OF HURRICANE PROPORTIONS.
Terrible Storm Sweeps England and
Ireland, and Captizes Schooner.

London, Fem 22.-NorthWest Eng
land and the north of Ireland, We're
swept suddenly this afternoon by
wind of hurricane force. accompanied
bv binding storm of hail which left
death and destruction In Its wake.
In Mersey river schooner capslzed
and eight men were drowned. Several
small steamers are reported to be in
distress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
PUBLIC RECORDS DAMAGED.
Fire Practically Destroys City Council
Chamber at Cleveland, o.

Cleveland, O., Feb. 22.-Fire of un-
known origin broke out in the council
chamber of the city hall early today.
The council chamber was practically
destroyed, while nearly the entire
building was Watersoaked. Many VAL
liable public records were badly dam
90
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
T..R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY

: 70 Weather.
Sun ri, Z 'eb. 23 At $3.50; sets al
5:5l s
Iowa = tonight and Sunday;
cooler ne extreme west tonight.
IlliJ { Far tonight and Sunday;
sligf = warmer in the north tonight.
No iri-t'air tonight and Sunday
COZ = N the mort beest tonight.
- h Dakota--Fair tonight and
Su. ny; cooler tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
Indian Appropriation Bill.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The Indian
appropriation bill. which was reported
to the senate today. carries S9.S26.oOo.
an increase Of s16l0O00 over the total
appropriations made by the bill as It
passed the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
Reaches South Bend.

South Bend, Ind, Feb. 22.-The
American car arrived here at 11:45.
Going is difficult, but much easier than
Yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
eLIpDEN BANK ROBBED.
Vault Unmoested and Only So in Cash
Secured.
.cial to T1mes-Republlcan.

Special to T1mes-Republ1can.
Glidden Feb. 22.-The First National
bank of this city was entered some
time during last night, but the rob-
bers secured less than 49, 1t is sup
posed to be the work of experts. There
is no clue. The vault was unmolested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
ASK GENERAL CONFERENCE.
B. of L. e. National Officers to Fight
Proposed Wage Cut.

Cincinnati. O., Feb. PA general
conference with representatives of sew
enteen southern railways. has been
asked by the national officers of the
Brotherhood of Locomtive Engineers,
to consider the proposal to cut wages
on March l. according to an announce
ment made here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
Am.r;c,n Car Leaves Goshen.

Goshen, Ind, Feb. 22.-The Ameri-
can car in the New York to Paris race
left here at 8:35 this morning, for
South Bend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-22
FIRE NATIONAL SALUTE.

American Warships Answered by Pc
ruvian Ships Of War.
Lima, Feb. pa national salute
was fired from the assembled Americ-
an warships in Callao harbor at noon
today, in honor of the birth of George
Washington. The salutation was
answered by the Peruvian ships Of
war in port