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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
MOVEMENT NATION : WIDE IN
SCOPE LAUNCHED At MEETING
IN NEW YORK.
CONCERTED ACTION TO PRE-.
SERVE NATURAL RESOURCES
President Elliot, Of Harvard, Hsada
I Movement, Which 10 Endorssd by
President Taft and Other Men Of In
fluenee--water Power Rights and
Human Health and Happiness.

New York. Oct 27.--Nation wide In
Its scope and backed with tho enthu-
siastc endorsement of President Taft.
movement was launched here TODAY.
the object of which will be to appeai
to the people OF the United States for
concerted action in preserving the nat
ural resources OF the country.
The National Conservation Associa-
ton. with offices here and In wash-
ington. will carry on the proposed Wig
orous campaign under the leadership
OF DIR. Charles w. Eliot. president en-
eritus of Harvard University This as
sociation Is to be an active, militant
organization with the general object OF
securing practical application, thru
legislative and administrative measures
by states and by the federal govern
ment, OF the conservation principles
adopted by the governors OF the I'm
tied States at their conference with
President Roosevelt at the White
House in May. 1908.
President Taft Approves.
The conservation association Is the
outcome of plan on which men of
national prominence have been at work
with former President Eliot for many
months. President Taft evinced his in
terest by giving the organization his
hearty approval and by being enrolled
as it's first member. Included amonx It's;
officers and membership are some OF
the most prominent men of affairs In
the country. The officers of the asso-
citation are:
Cambridge. Mass
Vice President-Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
Secretary-Thomas r. Shipp. In
dianapolis, Ind.
The chairman of the executive COM
mittee is John +. Bass. OF Chicago. and
OF the executive directors is Royal Il.
Melendy, also of Chicago
Conserve Water Power Riehts.
Among the most important measures
advocated by the association in tho
general conservation scheme, which In
cludes forests. waters. lands and min
erals. Is that relating to water power
rights. 1t advocates legislation for tho
incorporation into all future grants az
water power rights by the state or ua--
tions of provisions to seecure prompt
development, payment of reasonable
compensation for the benefits granted
by the people, limitation of all suci,
grants TO periods of not exceeding ffty
years. and recognition of the right oe
authorities to make reasonable regula-
tions as to rates and services
The association declares 1t desires to
further all legislation designed to
diminish sickness. prevent accidents
and premature deaths and increase tho
comfort and joy of American life. be-
lieving that human efficiency. health
and happiness are natural resources as
important as forests, waters, lands and
minerals
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY STOPS IN
MEMPHIS TO PARTICIPATE
IN IMPORTANT EVENT.
FLoTILLA GREATLY DELAYED
BY Low WATER AND sANDsARs
President Listens to Welcoming Ad-
dresses and Responds-Noisy Demon
stration as ReIated Boats Arrive -
Journey is Resumed Towards New
orIeans-other Stops Made.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 27.-President
Taft and party were delayed on the
river during the night, owing to the
extremely low stage of water and nu-
merous sandbars, and did not reach
Memphis until II o'clock. But they
We're given a royal welcome when they
did arrive. Thousands at the wharf
cheered and hundreds Of whistles and
changing bells all over the city took
up the refrain.
Mayor Malone made a speech of well
come. When the mayor referred to the
question OF river improvement and
Fourteen feet thru the valley" he was
Interrupted by salvo of cheers, which
was taken UP again and again by the
eager thousands.
The presidents reply was brief and
to the point. He has on previous oc-
casions declared himself upon the
waterways proposition, and today he
repeated his declarations.
Following the welcoming exercises
the presidential party entered automo-
blles and were escorted thru the
streets. The president and his personal
escort left the main body of the pro-
cession temporarily to go to the Young
Mems Christian Associations new
building, which he dedicated After
this ceremony the president was taken
to the auditorium, where he made the
principal address of the day. Imme-
diately after he had concluded he re-
turned to the fleet and resumed the
journey toward New Orleans.
Invites Governors to Washington.
During a banquet on the steamer
last night the president made speech
in which he emphasized the necessity of
the state cooperating more cloesly
with the national government. He ex-
pressed the belief that much good would
come from the meeting Of the governors
of all states in Washington each winter,
and he formally extended an invitation
to them to do so. The governors pres
ent in speeches conceded with the
presidents suggestion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Telesrapho News:
Many Iowans Draw in Land Lottery.
Hawkeye People Get Big End.
Great Conservation Movement
Launched.
Backed BY Men of Force
Taft Dedicates Y. NJ. c. A. Building
Flotila Delayed by Low Water.
Policy OF Japan Unchanged.
Ito Victim of Political Plot.
Gypsy Converts Number 10000.
Remorse for Staying Sisters.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Hull Loses Prestige
Arrests in Dynamite Case at Rolfe.
Move for State-,Wide Milk Inspection
Dobbns to be Tried First
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
The Commonplace Man.
Itos Assassination.
Topics OF the Times.
iowa Opinions and Notes.
Iowa Newspaper Comment.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
BaptiStS Discuss Education
Dairy Association Formed.
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
The Diva's Ruby.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Wescott Heirs Declared Owners.
Supreme Court Affirms Important
Case
Marshalltown Men Draw Farms.
United Brethren Meet Here
To Ask LaShelle Case Dismissal
Much Interest in Triangular Debate
Mech Will is Attacked
General News of the City.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Strength in Wheat
Corn Dull But Fairly Steady.
Prime Steers Sell at s9t10.
Record Price 1882.
Hogs Sell Higher. Quality Poor.
Bede to Go Back to Congress-.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
GEN. o. o. HOWARD DEAD
Last Of Great Union Commanders in
Civil War Expires suddenIy-Recsnt-
Iy Returned From Lecture Tour.

Burlington, VT, Oct. 27.-Gen Oliver
o. Howard, last of the union COM
manaers Of the civil war. died at his
home in this city last night.
Heart disease was the cause of the
noted soldiers death. He was 70 years
old
Last week Howard was in Canada
delivering his lecture Abraham Lin
coln." His last appearance was In Lon
don Sunday night. Monday he return
ed to Burlington. apparently in good
health. Last night he was attacked by
heart disease, and was dead when
physician arrived. Including Howard's
services in the Indian wars, he prob
ably was in more engagements than
any other officer of the United States
arpy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
Due to Political Plot.

Harbin Oct. 27.-More complete de-
tails of the assassination of Prince Ito,
formerly premier of Japan, and until
his death today the guiding statesman
of the empire. go to show that the as
sassin had made elaborate prepara-
tions for his work, and had so planned
1T that the chances for failure were one
in a thousand.
The assassin, when taken by the po-
lice. was bold andN boastful. and even
Dragged that he had come here for the
sole purpose of killing the prince. SO
far as can be learned from the author
titles, who are naturally reticent. owing
to the high pitch of popular excitement
which has quickly followed the tragedy.
and which may ~develop internal
troubles, the killing of the prince Is by
no means personal affair with the
Korean murderer. but has its roots
deepset in the whole tangle of Korean
Japanese politics.
Wide Plot is Rumored
Thick k-tlying rumors of almost every
description followed the shooting. 1t
was said that the killing of Prince Ito
was simply the first act of a plot the
ramifications of which were not con-
fined to Korea. but extended to Japan
itself, and in all official circles the live
liest apprehension exists. 1t was re-
marked that the plotters had succeeded
I'm laying low the man. who next to the
emporer, was the highest in power in
Japan. Whether the consprators will
be satisfied with this first success is
how th5 question, that is the concern of
every public man in the Orient.
As for the actual killing of the prince
itself, 1t may be said that the assassin
could not have been surer of his work
if he had beheaded his victim.
Two of the three buletts which struck
the prince entered the abdominal cav
ity. Physicians who have examined the
body say that even one of these would
in all likelihood have been fatal, with
no help possible from surgery.
Politics As a Motive.
The story to the effect that the as
sassln was moved by 81 personal grudgc
against the prince does not seem to be
given much credit on maturer reflec-
ton. More to the purpose is his boa 81
that he came'to Harbin to kill Ito and
that he did 1t for the sake of his coun-
try. Whether the two other Koreans
who were taken with the killer were hi;
partners or not is not definitely settled
as yet. altho 1T is thought that their
presence was part of the plot and
that in case the attempt of the first
failed the second was ito have tried.
and in case of failure there the third
would have accomplished the killing.
The death of Prince Ito undoubtedly
will complicate Japanese affairs and
leave the empire for a time at sea Ito
had a firm hand on the helm and was
the center into which all important
matters OF foreign and domestic policy
ran. The principal and most striking
fact following the removal Of the
prince is the excellent control which
the Japanese are manifestng over the
powerful agitation from which they are
suffering. On the verge Of vast possi-
bilities. the people are very quiet and
apparently Indifferent. The most ex-
cited persons in this part of the world
are the Europeans
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
REMoRsE FOR CRIME
James Mcmahon, Author Of Shocking
Triple Murder Of Relatives in Kansas
Passes sIeepIess Night and Broods
Over Fate Of Victims.

Lansing. Kan. Oct. 27.-His haggard
face showing plainly the result of a
sleepless night. James Mcmahon. the
confessed murderer of his two sisters
and brother-in-law.s smiled weary mo,
thank you" when breakfast was
brought to his cell this morning "rd
rather not" he said. McMahon did not
sleep all night, but paced his cell. a
guard sat near by to prevent the pris-
cner from harming himself and to him
McMahon talked occasionally. but not
of himself. He seemed to think only
sof his three victims and to regret their
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
Supreme Court Decisions.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. 27.-State of Iowa
vs.. Clark, appellant. Jefferson county.
Reversed.
Tisdale VS. Annis, appellant. wapello
county. Affirmed.
International Harvester Company.
appellant VS.. Iowa Hardware Company.
Clark county. Affirmed.
Schrivner appellant VS.. Anchor Fire
Insurance Company. Taylor county.
Affirmed.
Greenway VS.. Taylor county. appel
LIANT Adams county Affirmed.
Wescott VS.. Meeker. appellant. Mar
shall county. Affirmed.
. City of Sioux City VS.. Woodbury.
county, appellant Woodbury. county
Reversed.
Vermont Farm Machinery Company,
appellant VS.. Desota. Creamery Com
pany. Dallas county. Reversed.
Mengel, appellant vs.. Mengel. Scott
county. Supplemental opinion. Petit
ton overruled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
PRINCE i-~'s REFORMATION OF
koRE c BE PERMITTED
$ o STAND.
STATE ERAL ORDERED
;oR SLAIN STATESMAN
Unusu; : ,nors to Be Accorded Ito
Fix - of Services For Nov. a.
United States Government Sends
Condolences to Tokio-Assassination
Part of Political Plot.

Toxic. Oct. 27.-That Japan's policy
toward Korea will remain unchanged by
the assassination of Prince Ito. who as
resident general of Korea worked out
a plan of that Kingdoms reformation.
was announced by the foreign office
today.
The death of Ito was officially an
nounced by the government today
An imperial oriance directssa state
funeral. such as. with three excep-
tions, has never been given for other
than a prince of the blood. to be held
Nov. 4. AS posthumous honor Prince
Ito is advanced from the Junior to the
first grade in court rank
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
DAILY FIGHTS ExTRAD,rIoN.
Court lntimates That Authorities Must
Mako Stronger. Showing.

Chicago, Oct. 27.-Tho no formal or
der was ISSUED today in the habeas cor
pus proceedings in which Milton Daily
is fighting extradition to Michigan, the
Michigan and Illinois state authorities
prepared to appeal from an adverse
ruling which Judge Lands announced
he will enter next week. The federal
district court judge held that the Mich
igan authorities had not shown by wit
nesses the commission in Michigan Of
any step of the crime alleged against
Daily. Daily is accused of bribery and
obtaining money on false pretenses in
connection with the sale of machinery
to the state institutions in Michigan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
BIG STORM is COMING.
Disturbance Will Soon Hold the Entir.
Country in Its Clutches,

Washington. Oct "a storm that
will cover a wide areas and sweep from
the Pacific coast to the Atlantic in the
latter part of the week, leaving a cold
wave in its wake, is promised in spe-
cial forecast issued by the government
weather bureau.
The disturbance, to be accompanied
by general precipitation, will reach the
Pacific coast about Thursday, extend
over the plateau and Rocky mountains
Friday, the central valleys and the
great lakes Saturday and Sunday and
reach the Atlantic seaboard about next
Monday.
Following this disturbance. cool
wave for the season will overspread the
Pacific states by the close of the week,
extend over the plateau and Rocky
mountain districts Sunday, the central
valleys and lake regions about Mon
day, and reach the Atlantic states
Tuesday or Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
vEsPAsiAN WARNER WINS SUIT.
Court Holds Estate Must Not 30 Di.
yjded For Fifteen Years.

Bloomington, Oct. 27-The supreme
court in decision rendered in the case
of Minnie Warner Mettler ct al. versus
Vespasian Warner executor in the
matter of partitioning Of lands Of John
Warner. deceased, decided the lands
could not be divided until expiration of
fifteen years and ordered the pleas of
Colonel Warmers stepsister. Minnie
Warner Mettler. stricken from the files
This decision means that the lands of
John Warner. except that of the dover
of Isabella Warner. the widow, shall
remain intact for a period of fifteen
years froU the death of the deceased
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
GOVERNMENT WILL APPEAL. Z
Defeated in Sugar Cases, Higher Court
Will Be Resorted To.

Washington. Oct. 27.-The govern
ment has decided to appeal from the
decision of Judge Holt of New York.
sustaining the. plea Of the statute Of
limitations interposed by defendants in
what is known as the sugar. case in
volving the conspiracy laws.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
Nicarasuan Minister Resians.

Washington, Oct. 27.-Senor DIR. Don
Rodolfo Espnosa, minister from Mic
aragua to the United States, has re-
signed.
Espinosa resigned because he learned
that his brother, Amaio. was acting as
general minister of the provisional
government. set up in Nicaragua by the
revolutionists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
His Life History.

Washington, Oct. 27-General regret
was expressed on the death Of Cen
Oliver Otis Howard who lived here a
number of years where he was q con-
spicuous character He entered West
Point academy in 1850 and four years
later became lieutenant. In 1861 How
ard organized the Third Maine infan-
try and resigned his commission In the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
TWO AT POINT OF DEATH.
Veteran Contractor Of Dubuque Fatally
injured-Newspape Man Stricken,

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Oct 27.--Thomas Burnes, q
veteran city contractor. lies at tho
point of death at his home here. rs tho
result of a runaway. He was driving
his horse. which became frightened at
a bonfire, and ran away. throwing him
from the wagon and seriously injuring
him.
ID. w. Carver. a veteran newspaper
man of the city, lies in a critical con-
dition at Mercy hospital here, as q
result of stroke of apoplexy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
DISASTER At SEA
Steamer Hestia Strikes Ledge and is
Wrecked-Thirty four or More Lives
Lost-story of Suffering and Rescue.

East Port. Maine. Oct. 81. - Thirty
four lives were lost in the wreck of
the steamer Hestia, which went ashore
on a ledge off Seal Cove, Grand Man
an, late yesterday. Only six men were
saved.
The Hestia was bound from Glas-
gov to st. John, Baltimore. Four
victims, Scotch boys. were passen-
gers, the other were members of the
crew. Captain Newman and twenty
oshers were last seen in a small boa.
Six men We're saved who cung to the
wreck, fourteen hours, until the life
savers reached the stranded vessel II
is believed the man steering mistook
Machias Seal Island light house for
Gannet Rock light
Newman ordered the lfeboats over
board Three were available. One
fell and was not recovered. Four boys
and dozen of the crew barely enter
ed another when ii was precipitated
into the sea and finally disappeared.
The captain and all remaining seamen
except six. who were rescued, entered
the third boat. Those remaining
hoisted a signal Of distress at day
break. but it was late in the afternoon
before it was desccrned and the men
rescued with difficulty.
Beyond a shadow OF a doubt. in the
opinion of the survivors, Captain New
man and thirtyfour members of his
crew of the steamer Hestia, who put
off In their boat after the steamer
struck ledge at Grand Manan yes
terday are lost. Search for the SUI
vivors was instituted today, but so far
without success.
Struggle Following tho Wreck.
A recapitulation today of the steam
ers lists showed that, besides the crew
of thirtysiX, there were five other per-
sons aboard, and that twenty eight
persons were In the boat which was
successfully launched, but probably
lost before daylight,
1t seems that after eleven persons
had taken their places in the first boat
launched the rope holding the second
boat broke and all We're thrown into
the sea Four members of the crew
still aboard the ship succeeded in pull
ing two of the men from the water.
These six men were taken Off yester-
day by seal cove life savers. Two more
were rescued and the fifth drifted off
alone in the boat. which had rlghted
itself Six persons were drowned at
the side of the Hestia
1t was positively stated today by
Third Mate Sewart, one of the sur
vivors. that 1t was Monday morning.
and not yesterday the Hest!a was
wrecked. Discovery of the plight of
the vessel was delayed because of the
thick weather 1t is known the survi-
vors were lashed in the rigging about
thirty-six hours, without food or wa
| ter. One of the survivors today thought
there were eight instead of five pas
sengers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
Gas Jet Open, Man pead.

Special TO Tlmes-RepubHcan.
Burlington, Oct. 27.-The body of
John Fleener of New London, was
found in a room at the Heyer house
here this morning. A gas jet in the
room was wide open and his death is
supposed to have been accidental.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
M. e. Bishops Board Meets.

Binghaanton. IN. Y. Oct 27.--Ths
semi-annual meeting of the board Of
bishGes of the Methodist Episcopal
church of the world convened here to.
day for Ave days business meetinM
The session will be executive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27

JUSTICE PEcKAAM's FUNERAL
Emmincnt Jurists and Other Disnitar.
les as Honorary Pallbearers.

IVA 80 ''o's'a'y
Albany. n. Y. oct. 27-The funeral
.,f the late Justice Peckham WIS held
this afternoon from st. Peters Epis-
copal church. There WIS no eulogy
The honorary pail bearers Included
Chief Justice Melville w Fuller. and
associate justices of the United States
supreme court; Chief Judge Cullen
and associate judges of the court Of
appeals: former Chief Judges Alton B.
Parker and Charles Andrews. of the
same court; former United States Cir
cult Judge William J. Wallace and sew
eral prominent Albanians. Governor
and Mrs. Hughes, former United States
Senator David b. Hill. supreme court
justices OF the Third judicial district,
several federal judges and members Of
the Albany county bar were among
those who attended
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
cuBANs ALLOWED TO QUIT.
President Accepts designations Q
Two Quarrelsome Secretaries.

Havana, Oct. 27-President Gomez
today accepted the designations of
Secretary of State Justo Garcia velez
and Secretary of Sanitation Dr. Ma
thias Duque. Their successors have not
been appointed. The designations we're
rendered recently as the result Of a
quarrel between the two secretaries
over the conduct of the department of
sanitation For a time a duel was
threatened, but the court of honor de-
cided that such settlement Of the
differences was not required.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
United States Extends Condolences,

Washington. Oct. 27-United States
Ambassador O'Brien at Toxic was to-
day instructed by telegraph to present
to Japan the condolences of the presi-
dent and American government upon
the great loss to Japan in the death of
Ito.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
Banker Aliens HEARING Continued.

Madison. Wis, Oct. 27.-The prelim-
mary examination of Phillip Allen. Jr,
ON a charge Of embezzling $16S, 900
from the First National Bank ait Min
eral Point, was continued by agreement
this morning until Nov. 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
"Prosperity Day. in Texas.

Dallas. Texas. Oct. 27.-"Prosperity
Day" at the state fair here today was
made notable In the address Of B. q.
Yoakum, chairman of the board OF di-
rectors of the Rock Island railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
Search For Possible Survivors.

st. Johns. n. b., Oct. 27--In the hope
OF being able to pick up some of the
crew of the wrecked steamer Hestia,
Il number of vessels are today search
ing the neighborhood of the wreck near
Seal Cove. 1t is believed that more
than score of persons perished. The
Hestia struck ledge early yesterday
according 70 information received here
this morning, but positive information
as to the number lost is not yet re-
ceived
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
TO INSPECT MISSISSIPPI.
Commission to Traverse River from ST..
Paul to New Orleans.

Dubuque, Oct. 27.--The local Office
of United States engineers Is informed
that Senator Burton. of Ohio, and his
commission appointed by congress viii
inspect the Mississippi river from ST.
Paul to the gulf. The commission will
leave ST. Paul Nov. s and reach New
Orleans Nov is. stopping at Rock Is
land and Keokuk and st. Louis en@
route.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
SLAYER OF IowANs UP FOR LIFE.
Man Convicted of Double Murder at
Sioux City Sentenced at Pierre.

Pierre. S. d., Oct. 27.-Isaac Nc
Gown, the-self confessed slayer Of Will
liam Toney and Charles Simmons, of
Sioux City. Iowa, was today sentenced
to the penitentiary for life.