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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
MOTHERS CONGRESS OPENS.
Strong commendation From United
C4a&ae Cor, sionAr of Education.

Strong Commentator From United
States Commissioner of Education.
New Orleans, Feb. 20.-With the
lengthest program of any one day OF
tine conference ahead, Mrs. Orville L.
Bright, president of the Illinois divi-
sion, called the National Congress OF
Mothers to order today. Relations Of
the Home and School," was empha-
sized in a. message from United States
Commissioner of Education Elmer
Ellsworth Brown, who strongly COM
mended the congress for its work to
bring the teacher and parent into more
thorough accord and understanding
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions Handed by lowa's Highest
Tribunal.


Special to Times-Repubhcan
Des Moines. Feb. 20.-The following
decisions We're handed down by the
supreme court today:
Anderson vs. Funk, appellant. Adair
county. Affirmed.
Friend & Heaton VS.. Lee, appellant.
Dallas county. Affirmed.
Wescott VS.. city of Sioux City. Ap-
pellant Woodbury. county. Affirmed
Johnston, appellant. VS.. Jickhng.
Madison county Affirmed.
Stone VS.. Stone, appellant. SCOTT
county. Affirmed.
Ely VS.. Adams Express Company,
appellant Marshall county. Affirmed
on defendants appeal. reversed on
plaintiffs appeal.
In1nan Manufacturing Company VS..
American cereal Company. appellant
Linn county. Reversed.
Graham VS.. c. & N. w. Railway
Company, appellant. Monroe county.
Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
STEEL MARKET AFFECTED.
Announcement Of Decision to Cut
Steel Prices unsettIes Stocks.

New York, Feb. 2O-Announcement
of the decision to cut steel prices, made
late yesterday by the United States
Steel Corporation board of directors,
was reflected in the stock market to-
day. Offerings of 10000 shares steel
common at from Ass to 473s, against
4Sss at yesterdays close, was the feat
ure of the opening. United States
stesl preferred declined a full point,
and the general market was lower, in
sympathy. During the second hour
another drive was made against COM
mon, forcing the price down to 46A.
Stock was heavily dealt in, and much
of it was apparently offered at forced
sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
BELLE PLANE BUSINESS CHANGE
o. w. Ady Sells Clothing store-other
Items of Interest.
IISTTIS VI SHeST
,.ecial to meSLRenublican.

SpeclaI TO Il1neS-FStpUUIICtlI.
Belle Plaine. Feb. go. w. Ady mas
disposed of his clothing store to MS
brother, H. c. Ady. of Grundy Center,
who expects to take possession of ne
business at once. 1t is one with which
he is familiar. having been a partner
for some years. Arthur Nichols viii
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
M1DsHlPMJEN FIGHT FIRE.
Main Academy Building of st. job,

Main Academy Building Of st. Johns
College, Annapolis, Nd, Gutted.
Annapolis, Md, Feb. 20.-Fire this
afternoon gutted Mcdowell Hall, the
main academy building of st. Johns
College. A brigade of midshipmen rem
dered material service with the naval
academy apparatus, and two compan-
les of United States marines were sent
to the scene to preserve order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20

day by Caleb Powers, for pardonns
former Governor W. s. TAYLOR, former
Secretary of State Charles Finley, and
John l.. Powers. The paper was signed
by $4,000 citizens of Kentucky. re-
gardless of party The governor re-
piled that he would consider the mat
ter in its turn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
T.-R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today
The Weather.

. The Weather.
Sun rises Feb. u at 6:45; sets at
"a
Iowa-Partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday; warmer in the east tonight.
Illinois-Partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday; warmer in the south and CELL
trail tonight.
South Dakota-Generally fair tonight
and Sunday; moderate temperature.
Missouri--Partly cloudy tonight, and
Sunday; warmer tonight.
PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News:
Wage Cut Threat If Tariff is
Changed.
Steel Stock Prices Again Slump.
Cabinet Makers Continue Busy.
Suit Against Steel Merger Threat
ened.
Senate Committee Slaps at Roose-
Welt.
Thirty Years for Extortionist.
Richard Smell to Try Again.
North Dakota Wants Iowa Money
House Passes Anti-Bucketshop Bill.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Agriculture in Rural Schools.
Iowa Fares Well in Appropriations.
No Immediate Pardon for Rainsbarg-
Girl Wanders Hours Barefoot in
Snow.
Iowa and the Smell Case.
Cr,,e] parept Scnred
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Taxing Firearms.
Opportunity for the Rich.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Looker-On in Iowa.
A Farmers Reply.
Sunday Reading.
PAGE FIVE.
Public Wants to Know About Funds
New Serial "The Gentleman From
Mississippi"
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN,
City News.
Short Course Exhibit Here.
Finishing Touches for Big Show.
Two Towns Select Contestants.
Boys to Represent Schools Here.
Two Travellers Passing Views.
Faction Adopts Platform.
j. B. HolleIlhors Weds.
Local Comment.
General News of the City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General.
Wheat Goes to s1.16.
Weak Tone in Corn.
Cattle Prices Unchanged.
Hogs About Steady.
Merger Plan Revealed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
vExIhe PROBLEM UP AGAIN.

c.I.b Powers Presents Pardon Pet'-
+ion to Governor Of Kentucky.
louisville, Feb 2o-Kentucky's nesl
Sexatious political and penal prooiehl
-. emerged again, with petition
.re.ented to Governor Wilson yestef-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
CONVEYED TO FORTRESS.
Remains Of Grand Duke Vladimir =
Be Inferred Tomorrow.

ST, Petersburg, Feb. 2o.-fhe re-
mains OF Grand Duke Vladimir, who
died last Wednesday. were today con-
veyed from the grand dukes palace
across the river Nevato, to the fortress
IF st. Peter and ST. Paul. The en-
peror and grand dukes, on foot, fol-
lowed the gun carriage on which was
the casket. None Of the representa-
tives Of foreign soverigns were pres
ont FOR the ceremony. They will at
tend the interment, tomorrow. The
way was lined for the entire distance
nv troops. and at street intersections,
snectators were massed in large num-
hers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
PoRTucAL,s DowAGER WORSE.

Condition Of Maria Pia is Now An
nounced as Alarming.
Lisbon. Feb. 20.-H was announce
today, that the condition Oh Dowase. %
Queen Maria .Pia is alarming. ehe iias
been i'll for several weeks OF an lntes-
final disorder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
Mcdonald is President

Peoria, ILL.,, Feb. 20.-Duncan Nc
Donald, Of Oglesby, was today elected
president, of the Illinois United Mine
Workers of America.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
POOR GIRLS TARooED.
A,teoed Matrimonial Syndicate Formed
10 Secure Wealthy Brides.

to Secure Wealthy Brides.
Titonka, Feb. 20.-Accordlng 70 i.
ports, the young men of the town haye
banded together for mutual protectioli
According to articles of agreement
Arawn up, they are to help each otnel
A. matrimonial adventures The cruz
Mas been formed with twenty chartSf
members, and the purpose is to see
that each one of the members snaii
marry girls with wealthy parents.
Those in the club who marry hrst are
to use every effort to secure for .he 9
unmarried girls with money nen'h, :,
them. 1t costs SIS to become "Jiner.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
WILL FOOL BILLIARDS..
Farmers WHO Lost WindmiI's Will
Install Gasoline Engines.

Special to Times Republican
Allison. Feb. 2o.-Many Butler csun-
ty farmers are now placing orders for
gasoline engines, all because 1ney IN
tend to get the best Of the nerce north
wind. In recent billiards, large num-
ber of windmills were blown down ana
wrecked They will not be renuaft, out
these farmers will all install gasoilne
engines in little houses near tneir
wSllA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
BAIL is $4,000 EACH.

Madden and Boyle Accused Of Extort-
ing Money From Contractors.
Chicago, Feb. 2O.-Martin (Skinney)
Madden, president of the Associated
Buildings Trades Union, and M. ].
Boyle, business agent of the Electrical
Workers Union, who were indicted
yesterday on charges Iof extorting mon
ey from contractors, were admitted to
bail today in sums Of 100000 each.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
JAMES M'GREGoR DEAD.

Bank President and Leading Business
Man at Detroit, Mich.
Detroit. Mich, Feb. 20.--James Nc
Gregor. president of the Home Savings
Bank, and one of Detroits leading bis
mess men, died last night of angina
pretoris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
puLLlAM IN CINCINNATI.

BAH Magnats Refuses to Sec Ca''ers
IS on Arrival in Ohio City.
cincinnati, Feb. 20.-President Harfs
s1, Pulliam, Of the National Baseball
1.eague, arrived In the city today from
q. Louis, and went at once to hotei'
where he retired. to a room for rest
refusing to see any callers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
No More "T.-R." Appointments.

Washington, Feb. 20.-President
Roosevelt today announced that he will
not make any more appointments dur
ing his term of office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
BOYS ON WAY HOME.

Eaus VIII FrooaorJ os
Reform School Sentences.
Special to Times Republican.
Washington, Iowa. Feb. 20.-Ihe
three boys charged with robbing the
Kaye and Lytle grocery of over 500,
two weeks ago. in the custody of the
deputy sheriff, left Lajara, Col. last
night and will reach home here Sun
day night. The boys will probably get
reform school sentences.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
SHIPPED WRECKED; CREW SAFE.

Steamer John Ii. svsrin Goes Ashore
in Storm.
Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 2o.-Ths
steamboat John H. IStarin, Of the Star
in Transportation line, which ran ashore
off the outer breakwater last night
was in a precarious position this morn
ing, with heavy waves breaking high
over her. There were no passengers on
board. The crew was rescued In safety
by tug.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20
sELF-MADE CAREERS

A newspaper like a statesman, can
make its own career and even if
its Opportunities are as circum-
scribed as was the railsplitter's, it
can yet make itself great news
paper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-02-20

SETTER THINGS COMING y
Tho Times Republican is equlppIns
a it's mechanical department to the
end that the best newspaper in
Wsis for the new press.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
SUPERVISORS OFFER
PRIZES TO ARCHITECTS

OAKLAND, Dec. 11.-Five cash prizes
of $1,000 each will be given for the
best five plans for the county hospital
that the supervisors plan to erect at a
cost of 100000 on the site now occu-
pied by the county infrmary
These plans will be submitted to
judges in accordance with arrange
ments for competition that are nav
being made by Walter Mathews and
John Galen Howard. The competition
viii be open to all American architects
The successful architect will be ap-
pointed inspector of the building dur
ing its erection. Rules governing the
competition will be issued at an early
date.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

Vice president, Walter Fitzgerald OF
Gilroy.
field
p. b. Martin, Alviso; J. d. Sawyer.
Campbell; William Wehner, Evergreen
L. Cunningham, Morgan Hill; w. p.
Wright Mountain View; Senator Mar
shall Black Palo Alto; A. f. Killam,
Santa Clara; c. c.. Bell, Saratoga; J. It.
Grant Berryessa, and w. E. Crossman,
Sunnyvale.
Secretary Joseph 7. Brooks of the
chamber of commerce acted as tempo
rary chairman and read letters of re-
gret from a large number of the promi-
nent residents of different cities in the
county. A constitution and bylaws pat
termed after those the Sacramento Val
ley development association, were
adopted.
The organization formed yesterday
was the result of movement started
in October in Los Gatos, when repre-
sentatives of the boards of trade and
chambers of commerce of the several
towns of the county and several hun
dred representative citizens were the
guests of the Los Gatos board of trade
at a monster booster banquet.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
SON OF WEALTHY
CATTLEMAN SHOT

LEBEAU, 5. D.. Dec. 11.-David G.
Mackenzie, son of Murdo Mackenzie.
the millionaire cattleman OF Trinidad.
Colo, was shot and instantly killed
shortly before noon today in this city.
The man who did the shooting. Bud
Stevens. was placed under arrest The
tragedy caused great excitement
Young Mackenzie had for the last
four years been in charge of a ranch
consisting of SOC, 900 acres on the Chey-
enne river reservation
Bud stevens has been a pensioner
about the place.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
INDIANS WANT TO
REMOVE TO MEXICO

BARTLESvILLE. Okla. Dec. ia
delegation of prominent Usage Indians.
headed by former Chief Black Dog and
Henry Tall Chief will leave here next
Tuesday to negotiate with President
Diaz of Mexico for tract of land in
the southern republic on which they
can establish a new tribal home.
None but full blooded Osages will be
sent on the mission.
A delegation from the Quapaw tribe,
on a similar errand, will accompany
them.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
HAIR Of PRISONER
WHITENS IN NIGHT
Young Man Assaults JeweIer in
Attempting Robbery, but
Is Called Crazy

TACOMA. Dee. 11.-William williams.
aged p years. who made murderous
assault on NJ Bloom in his attempt to
hold UP Bloom jewelry store yester-
day afternoon, is believed by the police
10 be crazy.
After his arrest yesterday Williams
was placed in the dark cell at o'clock.
TIE was given a good supper. which he
ate heartily, and then returned to his
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

The Emporium has spared no time nor ex-
pense to make this the very finest showing of
toys ever displayed this side of the Rockies.
Every effort has been made to get the world s
best IN every instance.
Prices are always the lowest for the qualities
and importers profit is saved on each and every
purchase. as The Emporium representatives
bought these toys in Europe in the very places
where they are made.
The best possible service for the Holidays
IN efficient salespeople and delivery second
to none.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

A whole world of books. The wanted
book is, almost without exception. always on
its shelves.
The latest book generally offered the day of
publication, and usually at liberal discount
from publishers price.
There is nothing more universally popular
as Christmas gift than a book. and The
Emporium is the place to supply them. IF
selection. quality or price be the point In ques-
ton there is no better place to buy.
Come now when the stock Is at its best and
before the holiday throngs crowd the aisles.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
Handsome Hand Bags
for Ladies

Positively the greatest and most
complete showing of Ladies Hand
Bags The Emporium has ever
presented, and The Emporium is
famed throughout San Francisco
and goodly part of California for
its wonderful values in Leather
Goods.
The Emporium suggests below
few of the very many good
things that will make handsome
gifts and delight both giver and
recipient.
STYLE l-Swagger style hand
bag of goat>seal stock, with double
outside pockets, button flap and
double handles Extension gusset
bottom and purse to match, in
black, brown, tan or green.
STYLE 2-Vienna shape hand
bags of goat seal stock, extra good
quality Size 9 to II inches.
Leather covered frame, leather
lined, guaranteed lock and side
locks. heavy sewed handles. $2.75.
STYLE 3-Metal frame bag.
special value. German silver frame.
Heavy goat seal stock, leather
lined and wide extension gusset
bottom, S2.o5
STYLE saddle finish swag-
ger bag of exceptional style and
merit, with double outside pockets
and double, extra heavy strap ham
dies. Full leather finish, finest i'm
ported lock; comes in pigskin,
beaver calf, patent leather and
English calf. Price. 5000
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
ORGANIZE TOBOOST
.SANTACLARACOUNTY
Businessmen Join to Promote
the interests of Rich Sec
ton of State
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SAN JOSE, Dec. 11.-Delegates from
all parts of the county, in answer to a
call issued a week ago by q committee
of businessmen. met in the rooms of the
local chamber of commerce yesterday
and perfected the organization of a
permanent Santa Clara county promo
ton committee with the following Off
GERS and directors:
President, r. H. McKaig. Los Gatos.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
Alexandra Made
Gloves

Best of all Christmas presents.
Something every one wants and has
use for. The world famed gloves
have no equal and are the acme of
perfection In glove excellence. Cost
no more than ordinary gloves and
give the best satisfaction to the Gus
toner.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

cell. When taken out again at o'clock
this morning, it was found that his
hair had turned gray in several places.
Whether this change was due to ter
ror or to the fever which caused the
arrangement of his brain is a matter
of speculation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

IMPERIAL VALLEY GoTToN-El Centro, Cal.
Dec. 11.-Today was cotton day at the I'm
perial county fair. Every visitor wore as
buttonhoie decoration cotton boil grown on an
Imperial valley plantation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12
WOMAN SENTENCED
FOR BLACkMAILING

DENVER, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Allen f.
Read, recently convicted of assault
with intent to blackmail Mrs. Gene
We've Chandler Phipps of Denver out of
$4,000, was this afternoon sentenced
to not less than one year nor more
than Is years in the penitentiary. Mrs.
Read, who attempted to frighten Mrs.
Phipps by displaying two sticks of
dynamite during an automobile ride.
took her sentence stoically. She may
be paroled at the end of a year.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

The British railways in 1907 are re-
ported TO have had a total length Of
23.101 miles.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-12

ESTATE WORTH SS, 500, ,oo0-Chicago. Dec IL.
According to an inventory filed here today, the
estate of the late Mrs. Sarah Norris, widow of
Nelson Morris, formerly one of the great Chi
cago packers, is valued at S3,500, ,000 exclusive
of the real estate.
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LATE LOCAL NEWS

Millinery at cost
Enyinepr Sheldon snent Christ
mas in NJinneano)is
Walter Ramsbnro was on Ahar.
deem visitor Sunday
Geo Moran snaot Chris m,
with friends in Aberdeen
A daughter was born on We'd
nesdav 70 Mr. and Mrs $ \nstju
Geo. Beals has gone to Ipswicl
! TO sppnd the next II - y or six
weeks.
County Superintendent Schellin.
ger was over from the county seat
| Monday.
Miss Grace Reuderneck, Of Me
lntosh, spent the holidays Will
Miss Rilla Arens.
Miss Hattie Fox spent Christ
mas III the family OF her sister at
Mcintosh ana reports Il pleasant
time.
q. a. "Iendy, instructor IN the
lnduStl%l school at hldora. Iowa,
spent hri}Jhi1N WIFE Jla brother,
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Earl kice spent Christmas under
the parental rool at Langtord-at
least he says his parents live at
Langford.
DR.. c. $. Stevens left Friday
for Minneapolis and other eastern
points to spend q week on business
and pleasure.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. f. liaverty left
the day before Christmas for Min
neapols to visit tor a short time
with relatives and friends.
Harry and George BealS en-
Joyed an oVcr-Chl1stmaS visit with
their mother, Mrs. +. NJ. Beals,
who arrived Friday from her home
at Ipswich
AllS y OnQC lIsnh nnd Al Iac,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-06-17
THE SYMPATHETIC DUNNlNG
LETTER.

There are certain classes OF custom
teachers. whose means are very mar
row. and who unavoidably fall behind.
though they are really honest. or think
they are honest. Threatening letters
only anger them. They have certain
small income. and they use It to pay
the accounts they feel most like pay
ing.
For such the sympathetic dunning
letter Is the one which succeeds best.
II is rather n long letter. usually. Is
filed with sympathy and the spirit of
kindness. and asks certain personal IA
vors that can be granted. and will be
granted II the debtor ix made to feel
right.
Such n letter might run like this:
Your obligation OF such and such n
date IL now considerably overdue. We
feel quite sure. however. that payment
has been delayed because OF circum-
stances beyond your control. and we
have no desire to press you In any un-
reasonable way. though we should like
very much 10 be paid.
AS n personal favor. we wish you
would tell us just what resources you
are depending on for the payment OF
this account. and as nearly as possible
the time at which We may expect re-
mittance. VIII you not kindly be quite
frank with us. SO that we know just
what your situation is and what We
may expect. Then we will not annoy
you with useless duns. and our very
pleasant relations will not be dis
turbed by any misunderstanding or
suspicion. We kindly ask the favor of
frank letter from you by return
mail"
A sympathetic dunning letter follow
ing a slightly irritating letter has often
brought an immediate remittance. and
tHs confidential. kindly way Of writ
ing, when used as a contrast with the
usual methods. very often gets atten-
ton which a harsh letter would not
get at all.
At the same time there is class OF
people who would be only too ready to
take advantage of an easy creditor.
Some credit men are so surprised at
the results that come from using the
synpatnetic Ietter AFTER the brutal uun-
ming letter has wholly failed. that they
adopt the sympathetic letter entirely.
as an important new discovery. But
this is equally a mistake. Variety is
what is wanted. One kind of letter
will get some debtors. and another
kind will get different set, but 1t
takes all kinds of letters to collect
money from all sorts OF people and,
indeed. some debtors are susceptible
only to a combination or alienation of
several different kinds of letters.