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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
FIRE At DAVENPORT
AP[R|LS HOMES.
TEN RESIDENCES DESTROYED eXt
FLAMES WHICH SPREAD
FROM WAREHOUSE.
HARD FIGHT BY FIREMEN
LASTS FOR THREE HOURS
Loss May Reach s25o,ooo, Partially
Covered by Insuranoe-Fire Starts
IN Warehouse Containing Building
Materials and Raaes Furiously-
Details Of confiasratlon.
Special to Times Republican.

SpoSiat 10 Ilmes- Republican.
Davenport, Nov. 27.--The residences
portion OF Davenport was for three
hours Imperiled by fire which de-
stroyed ten residences early today. Tho
fire originated in the warehouse of tho
U. n. Roberts Company. which was
destroyed. The loss is $4,000.
The Roberts Company's warehouse.
containing building materials. is A.
complete loss, with Its contents The
fire started at AIS O'clock a. m. and
for several hours ragged furiously. The
loss is largely covered by insurance.
Thirteen Families Loae Their All.
BESIDES tho u u. Roberts building.
material warehouse. seven houses con-
tanning thirteen families, mostly poor.1
people. were burned The fire is sup
posed To have been of incendiary
origin. No other cause can be as
cribed. as there was nothing ut the
spot where the fire started TO cause
spontaneous combustion The night.
waichman passed their ten minutes hn-
fore and detected no sign OF a blaze.
When he returned the whole place was
in flames
high southwest wind carried
sparks and flames across the street to
the north firing the houses before the
| tiremen could train water on them The
thickly populated district to the north
was threatened for about an hour. until
the lire could be brought under con-
! troll
Loss Quarter OF a Million.
/ The L. n Roberts company estimats
| their loss a. a quarter OF Il million,
covered by Insurance. The company
| VIII rebuild
Many families are homeless and
destitute, with no clothing Ia. what
they could grub up as they ,slshe a
| hasty escape. VIII Behrs rushed. into
n burning house and upstairs and res-
/ eued hts ag fqiher. who was bedrid-
| den Mrs Topenelli. an Italian
| woman wh - birth 10 a baby tho
\ day before. as removed safely from
/ the building No one was injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
AN EMBARGO OF MUD.

Conditions Extremely Bad in Adams
county-Mail Carriers Resign.
Corning, Nov. 27.-Bad weather and
roads still continue. Two more rural
mail carriers have resigned, and Others
expect to do so.
The mail carrier from Carbon had
five horses on his wagon yesterday
Mr.. HILL drayman has been using four
horses on his dray here in town this
week. A man attempted to drive from
Mt. Etna to Corning one day this week
with four horses and light wagon
but had to abandon the attempt.
1t is estimated that in some parts
of the county two thirds of the corr
crop is still in the fields. Bad weathe,
and fields being sea of mud are the
causes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
PAGE ONE.

Telegraphic News:
Postal Banks Bill Must Wait.
No Legislation at Coming Session.
Fire at Davenport Causes st50.000
Loss.
Warehouse and Ten Residences
Burned.
Conference to Secure Uniform Di-
vorce Laws.
Cannon Calls Insurgents Copper
heads
Payne Sees Busy Session Ahead.
Navy Awaits Developments.
United States and Chile Make UP.
Labor Leaders File Appeal
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Political Guessing on Iowa
Bleached Flour Released.
Methodist District Conference
AlIowa High School Team Picked.
PAAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
Iowa and General:
Corn Show TO Be Big.
Mayor Fixes Price Of Spree.
Chicago's Livestock Show.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
The Cowardice of Decency.
open lllS IJNOTs u OF illc Nillltiltt.
An Iowa business Pointer.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Sunday Reading
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
The Divas Ruby
PAGES EIGHT, TEN AND ELEVEN
City News:
Promotion Comes to s. G.. Lutz
General Freight Agent Consolidated
Lines.
Y. w c. 4. Opening Next Week.
Fortune Awaits Marshailtown Man.
Circulate Petition Against FRANCHISE
Big Boost For Marshalltown Club
Herman Nails one Hard.
| Local Comment
General News of the City.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Wheat In a slump.
! Corn Lower In Sympathy.
/ Hogs-Steady at Close
Cattle Close at Weeks Level.
Message to BE Meaty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
EIsTEDDFoD A SUCCESS.
Big Welsh Festival Surpassed All
Previous Efforts.


Abba, Nov. 27.-Surpassing all pre-
vious efforts the way of competition,
attendance and success, the big annual
musical festival of the Welsh people
of Iowa, known as the Eisteddfod, was
held in this city at Kings opera house.
In the view of the oldest attendants
it was the most successful ever held in
the borders of the state of Iowa, and
plas now being laid for the 1910 meet
ing promise to eclipse this session.
The attendance was beyond the ex-
pectations of the officers of the Els
teddfod and standing room was at a
premium, both at the afternoon and
evening sessions. The competition was
strong in all the classes The Ottumwa
Ladies' Quartet captured first honors
in the quartet class and Miss Blanche
Bissell of Ottumwa was awarded first
prize in the coprano- solo competition
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
VAN BUREN, COUNTY FATALITY.
Aued Farmer Instantly Killed by Rifle
Reina CAUGHT in Fence.

Keosauaua, Nov. 2T.-John Donahue,
aged 81 years, prominent and highly
respected farmer of Van Buren, county.
was instantly killed this morning by
the accidental discharge of his rifle,
near his home nj Mt Sterling The
unfortunate man was driving his cows
to pasture and was carrying his rlhe
along In passing thu a barb wire
fence the gun was discharged, and
Donahue received the shot In his fore
head. Death was instantaneous.
The accident occurred within fifty
Yards of his home. Philip Ware of
Pennington, coroner of Van Buren,
county. was called and held an Inquest
Yesterday. The unfortunate man was
the father of William Donahue, county
auditor of Van Buren county. Besides
his son he leaves a widow and one
daughter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
TO STEAL COOK RECORDS
Alleged That Evidence of Attempt to
to Seize Original Data Has Been
Found-cool Not Collapsed But
Sailed For Europe Today.

New York, Nov. 27.-Dr. Frederick
A. Cook sailed for Europe today on the
steamship Caronia. 1t is also an
nounced as a fact that his observations
and papers concerning his arctic ex-
plorations are now well on the way TO
Denmark 1t is alleged that evidence
of an attempt to steal the original re-
cords has been found and, according to
Cooks attorney, tnis has caused Cook
to employ safeguards in transmit ing
them. 1t is denied that Cook is in any
danger Of collapse. While awaiting
the verdict of the Copenhagen commits
sion Cook will rest In Italy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
FEuD BATTLE RESULTS.
Just Discovered That Third Psrsou
Was Shot in West Viroinian Eiuht,

Williamson. w Va, Nov 37.-That
third person was shot In the battle
between the Christian and Daniels FAM
il!es, near Devon. Mingo county. Thurs
day. became known when n physician
was summoned 10 attend Jim Daniels
AT the home OF his brother HIS wound
may result fatally. In event of his
death, three members OF The Daniels
family viii have been wiped ont as n
resul; of this latest feud bnttle. Mrs.
Charles Daniels and her r-old
daughter are the ether two who were
shot 10 denth
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
DEAD IN LONELY CABIN.
Son of Prominent St. Louis Shoe Me

Son of Prominent st. Louis Shoe Mer-
chant Kills Self in New Mexico.
Las Vegas, N. NJ, Nov 27.-Harvey
johnson, a son of Oscar Johnson, vice
president of the Roberts johnson &
Rand Shoe Company of st. Louis, was
found dead in his cabin, sixty miles
from this city. A bullet hole in his
right temple and a revolver lying on
the floor indicated suicide. The discov-
cry was made by United States for
est ranger who stopped at Johnson's
cabin, having been attracted by the
sound of a shot Continued ill health
and brooding over his condition, it is
believed, unbalanced his mind. He
lived alone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
of hunk of print paper and a hogs
head of ink"

of hunk of print paper and a hogs
head of ink"
Before he started to read from his
manuscript the speaker declared it was
the second time in his life that he had
been forced to do so.
Il do not whine" said he, "but my
self and the majority of the republican
party of the nation haven't been fairly
voiced. The metropolitan newspapers
have twisted, garbled, misquoted, and
misrepresented what I have said
Therefore I shall cling to this manu-
script to the dot"
He did SO until he began to feel talk
ish.
Has Praise for Aldrich.
The speaker declared Senator Aid
rich to be a great man and worthy OF
the confidence of the nation He
thought that the election of Whisper
ing Bill Moxley was also a good thing
for Aldrich.
While the speaker clung to his pre-
pared address he was received with in
tense silence by the dinner guests. He
knew he was in somewhat hostile ter
ritory, just on the border of out an6
oul lAouI SSHL UdiliN lShS. llC SSuSh -
his text, which was a detailed exhibi-
ton of what republican congress ha6
performed, a defense Of the tariff, him
self, and the rules Of the house.
When the time came, however, fol
him to throw overheard the typewrit.
ten pages, impound the water pitcher
and get into action, the speaker caugh
the crowd and he was heartily cheered
Uncle Joe wound up in a blaze o
glory by gazing with prophetic eye to.
ward the close of the twentieth cen.
tury when he sees New York, Ameri
cas- greatest city; Chicago a few wag
behind, and Kansas City third in thu
list.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
Similar Death of Sisters.

Special to TlmeS-R -RepublICan.
Dubuque, Nov. 27.-Called to La
Crosse, Wis, just a year ago on ac-
count of the death Of her sister, who
dropped dead of heart disease, Miss
Molly McGrath. prominent young
woman of this city. located in the Wis
consin city. Today news was received
that she was found dead in bed, hav-
ing passed away in exactly the same
manner as did her sister.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
BIG RAILROAD PROJECT.
Hawley Planning to Buy His Rival, the
Virqinian,

Hawley Planning to Buy His Rival, the
Virginian.
Wheeling, W. Va, Nov. 27.-One Of
the greatest railroad deals ever con-
summated in the east is now said to
be on between the Chesapeake & Ohio
and the Virginian Railroad, whereby
the Chesapeake & Ohio is to take over
all the holdings of the Virginian road.
A well-known railroad and coal opI
orator is authority for the Statements
that the deal will be made within the
next few days. Edwin Hawley, the new
railroad king, of the Chesapeake &
Ohio, is heading the movement to pur-
chase the Virginian, which was the
pet project of the late Henry H. Rog-
ers, the Standard Oil king. He was the
first capitalist to see the riches in the
undeveloped southeastern section OF
this state. For some time the Virginian
has been the strongest rival of the
Chesapeake & Ohio.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
ROOSEVELT AID BEREAvED.
Mother of African Hunting Party Mem

Mother Of African Hunting Party Mem
Der Dies in Waukegan Hospital.
Chicago, Nov. 27.-Mrs. Julia Akeley,
mother of Carl E. Akeley, who, as
representative of New York, is a mem
Der of the American museum of
New York, is a member of the Theo-
dore Roosevelt party in Africa, died in
McAllister hospital. Waukegan. yester-
day. She was Is years old. Word was
sent to the son, but it is feared he
may not receive it for weeks.
Mrs. AlSeley is survived by four sons,
earle E., Louis E.: dean of the Uni
versity of South Dakota; Ward B.,
Chicago, and Thomas, Waukegan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
Preacher Accidentally Shot.

Esthervlle, Nov. 27.--Rev. F. w.
Burheim. pastor OF the German Luth-
eran church of this city. accidentally
shot himself in the back OF the head
while hunting rabbits near Estherville.
He was brought to the Anderson hos
pital here Immediately and the wound
was dressed. He will live. He doesn't
know by what means the gun was dis
charged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
FIRST DEGREE MURDER.
Verdict in Brandenberger Case Causes
Surprise.

Special tn Times Republican.
Dubuque, Nov. 27.-The jury in the
case of Joseph Brandenberger, tried
here for shooting to death Joseph
sGhranz, returned verdict Of murder
in the first degree and fixed the pen
atty at life imprisonment The verdict
created big surprise. as defense
showed that murder occurred during
a quarrel, as a result of both men be-
ing intoxicated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
DIES OF INJURIES.
Gasoline Explosion Proves Fatal NO
Miss Martenscn.

Audubon, Nov. 27--A few days ago
Miss Alinc Martensen. the daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs Nels Martensen. who i've
in the valley near Hamlin Station. who
was terribly burned about the body
from her clothing catching fire. caused
backing q stove She passed away
Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
U. S. AND CHILE MAKE UP
Final Agreement a. to Protocol Terms
Reached-Kins Edward in Role Of
Mediator-chiIe Is Vastly Pleased.

Washington, Nov. 27.-From author
itative sources it was learned today
that the United States and Chile had
reached a final agreement as to terms
of a protocol. referring to King Edward
for definite settlement of the Alsop
claim, and that the protocol in all
probability will be signed within three
or four days. King Edward, it is un-
derstood, has signified his willingness
to act as mediator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
cerro Gordo Pioneer Dead,

Swaledale. Nov. 27.--Michael Hol-
loran for forty years a resident of this
vicinity and one OF the wealthiest
farmers In this section OF the state,
died here. aged 73 years. OF paralysis,
after short Illness. He was born in
ireland. came to this country in early
manhood and by hard work and saw
ing accumulated fortune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
T.-R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today
The Waather.

Sun rises Nov. 2s at 1908; sets at 4:3t
lowa-Rain tonight or Sunday: cold
er Sunday aud in the west tonight.
lllinois-Fair tonight and Sunday;
increasing cloudiness, with possibly
showers in the afternoon or night: con-
tinued mild temperature
Missouri-Unsettled, with probably
showers late tonight or Sunday; cold
er in the northwest portion Sunday.
South Dakota-Partly cloudy. with
probably rain or snow in the southeas,
portion tonight or Sunday; colder to-
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
TENNIS TOURNEY BEGINS.

Americans Defeated in International
Play for Davis Challenge Cup.
Sydney, N. S. W., Nov. 27.-Play in
the International tennis tournament for
the Dwight f. Davis challenge cup be-
gan today with singles, in which the
Americans Were defeated in straight
sets. Mclaughlin and Long. of Califor-
mia, met respectively Brookes and Will
ding, the Australasians, who won the
trophy from Great Britain in 1907 Nc
Loughlins volleying was excellent, but
he found Brookes service practically
unplayable. Wildings' ground shots
were brilliant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
Indiana Bank cIoaed

Spencer, Ind. Nov. 27.-rhe private
bank of BEEN. Peden & Company was
closed today by the auditor Of state,
on the ground that the larger amount
of it's assets were employed in invest
ments than the state banking laws per-
mitted. The liabilities are $3.50, 900,
which 1t is thought are amply secured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
Vegetable Suspension Bridge.

A remarkable suspension bridge
spans the river Apurnmac in central
Peru. The ropes of this bridge are
composed OF pliable roots and vines,
while the planks are made Of branches.
In the humid climate Of Peru 1t would
be by no means extraordinary II this
vegetable bridge were one day to
start growing.-Wide World Magazine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
Practical Considerations.

MY family tree began the titled
suitor.
I'm tired OF hearing about family
trees" answered Mr.. Cumrox. In
the part of the country came from
mans industry and consequence are
measured by the size Of the family
wood piles. Washington Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
Chile Lauds Britain.

Valparaiso, Chile. Nov. 27-There is
general satisfaction here at the pros
pect Of an amicable settlement of the
Alsop claim dispute with the United
States. The press is inclined to give
much credit in the matter to Great
Britain, and today laud to that country,
for it's intervention"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
in the Scott county jail.

suicide in the Scott county jail.
He cut the main artery of his left
wrist with a tin tobacco box and was
unconscious when found Later. in the
hospital ward, he tore off his bandages.
A day and night watch has been
placed in his cell to prevent further
suicidal attempts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
VERDICT CERTAINLY JUSTIFIED.
Virginia Murderer of Six Persons to be
Electrocuted,

Richmond, Va, Nov. 27.-Howard
Little, charged with the murder Of
Mrs. Betty Justis, George Meadows
and wife, and three other members of
his family was convicted of murder in
the first degree today and he was SEN
fenced to be electrocuted In Richmond,
Jan. Z. The murder occurred at Hur-
ley and the bodies Of the victims were
burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
illness Causes Suicide,

Special to Times Republican,
Burlington, Nov. 27.-John Zaiser, q
wealthy and prominent market gard
uer. committed suicide by hanging this
morning. protracted illness affected
his mind.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
swlNDLER is DESPERATE.
Harry West, Alias ordway, Attempts
Suicide in Cell.

Davenport, Nov. 27.-Hary' o. West,
alias H., N. Ordway, who was arrested
in Chicago last week OH the charge Of
heading a band of bank swindlers who
had duped bank officials in many cities
by means Of forged checks, attempted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
After Old M.s.ors

Young Wife-This dish. dearest, Is
an original composition of my own.
Husband-Well, should rather, my
pet, that you could cook after the old
rs.-Meggendorfer Blatter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
H,. Am;..;o,

She-Your brother is writer. isn't
he? He-Yes Sha-What does he
write for? He-Goodness only knows.
I guess It's disease.--Judge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
Answered.

Village Minister to crofter's wife,
Well, Kirstie, how's your husband to-
day? Kirstie-He's just like yerser
He has plenty to dae. but he Wilma
dae it.-London Answers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
PENSION CHECK FoReER CAUGHT
Man Sought for Four Years Captured
by Authorities.

by Authorities.
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Nov. 27.-Joseph Gree
more, who has been tracked for four
years from North McGregor, was taken
into custody at Memphis. Tenn, and
brought here by United States mar
shal for forgery of a pension check
of $24. He endorsed the name of Jane
Greemore. his mother, to the check.
He has been in hiding since He was
formerly of Prairie Du- Chen, and will
be tried here in the United States
court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
CONGRESS WILL. WORK
Chairman Of House Ways and Means
Committee Thinks Approaching ses-
sion Will Be One of Busiest in His
tory-Matters to Be Tackled and Let
Alone.

Auburn, N. Z, Nov. 27.-Representa-
tive Serene E. Payne, chairman Of the
house committee on ways and means,
thinks the approaching session of con-
gress will be one of the busiest that
body has ever seen. Before leaving for
Washington Payne said:
'There will be amendments to the
interstate commerce law; the postal
savings bank question will come up;
ship subsidy be prominent; and the
Sherman antitrust law will need con-
sideration. don't think congress will
interfere In the Nicaraguan question,
which the state department seems to
have we'll in hand. don't think con-
gress will investigate the sugar trust
either. Loeb and the federal prosecu-
tors seem to be doing very we'll with
that matter in New York"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
Eject President COLLEGE, Association.

Washington. Nov. 27.--The assocIa-
tier of Colleges today elected James ID.
Green. Of Trenton, N ]. as presidents
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
IOWA MINERS AID.

Association Forwards $500 for Re-
lief to Cherry Sufferers.
Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa, Nov. 27.-The Iowa I'm
tied Mine Workers, with headquarters
in this city, have sent $500 to Cher
ry. Ill.,. to be used in relief work More
will follow IL necessary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
NAVY MARKING TIME

Ships Put in Readiness to Sail to Gen.
trial America Awaiting Definite Ae-
ton by State Observation-Disclosures
ments Come Slowly.
Washington, Nov. 27.-The navy is
marking time waiting for the state de-
partment to ask it to act in the Nicar-
aguan affair. That accounts for the
indecision over the date of the sailing
of the Prairie from Philadelphia with
400 marines for the isthmus of Pana-
ma, and possibly for service in Near
aqua. The Albany and Yorktown are
still held in Magdalena bay, awaiting
developments in Central America. The
Tacoma, Marietta and Des Moines are
in the vicinity of Port Limon, Costa
Rica, just waiting. So Is the Vicksbure
at Corinto, Nicaragua.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
TWENTY LOST IN WRECK
Pacific Steamer Areo Believed to Have
Foundered on Oregon coast-Twen-
ty Persons Known TO Have Been on

Portland. Ore. Nov. 27--An unvcr,-
fed report is in circulation here that
the coasting steamer Argo went down
last night with twenty persons aboard,
The Argo went ashore near the en-
trance to Tillamool bay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27

Italian Proverb.
The principal part OF everything i
the beginning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27
Melow Below the aei+n I....

The speaker asserted that he had
never struck blow below the belt as
. preface to . Teiteration OF the idea
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-27

Markets and General:
Wheat In a slump.
Corn Lower In Sympathy.
Hogs-Steady at Close.
Cattle Close at Weeks Level.
Message to Be Meaty.