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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04

ITALIAN REPORTS DISPUTED
Foreign officers Who Have Explored
Ruins say Estimates of Loss of Life
Arc Too Low - City of Messina
Il Being Excavated = Twenty Looters
Shot Down-kins Returns.

Messina, Jan. At Nivza. between
Messina and Catania, a freight train
today ran into and telescoped a relief
train crowded with injured persons,
five OF whom were killed.
Frank Perret, of Brooklyn, assistant
to Professor Matteucci, director Of the
royal observatory on Mount Vesuvius,
says other earth shocks are inevitable,
as there is a flaw In. the earth's crust
where the slip occurred. He predicts
heavier shocks for today, and declares
that something, possibly very serious,
may happen Jan. Z and 8, when the rel
ative position Of the sun and moon
will produce the greatest strain.
Saturday morning fire broke out
again in the municipal building and
the city records were consumed. Sat
urday night there was a fresh shock Of
earthquake and a panic ensued ashore
and on board ship Many tottering
walls fell, but no fatalities were re-
corded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
Accounts OF Vice President Pot
ter, OF Well Known Institu-
tion, Are Straight
PROBABLY SECOND ATTEMPT
The First Was Made a Month Ago, But
Was Given Out by Family, as Ae-
cident = Found in Bathroom, With,
Bullet Hole Thru Head III Health
the Cause.

Detroit. Jan. 4.-Henry c. Potter, Jr..3
vice president of the Peoples State
Savings bank, committed suicide by
shooting, this morning. Potter had
been suffering from nervous prostration.
for some time.
About a month ago, Potter was found
unconscious in the bathroom of his res-
ddence. with the gas escaping. 1t was
stated then by members of the family.
that the gas had been turned on acci-
dentally, as he was overcome by an at
tack Of heart trouble. This morning, q
shot was heard in the bath room When
the family servants entered the room
Potter was found dead on the floor,
with a bullet hole thru his head.
Cashier Lawson, of the Peoples
State bank, stated to the Associated
Press Immediately after Potters death
had become known, that Potter's affairs
as vice president Of the bank were abs
solutely straight and all riG1t."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04

from the quake stricken district Sum
day Having learned the people pro-
posed big demonstration OF welcome,
they landed at Gaeta, and came to
Rome in an automobile instead of a
train. Entering the capital, they were
almost unrecognized.
In the evening, however, huge, en-
thusiastic crowd assembled in front OF
the quirinal cheering the heroic couple,
who, they declared, We're the real par
ents OF the people.
The enthusiasm was extraordinary
for Rome, where royalist demonstra-
ftions are unusual. Many foreigners
We're present and joined in the ap-
plause.
Both Tired and careworn.
Eventually the king and queen came
out on the balcony and bowed ac-
acknowledgement silently. Both looked
fatigued and careworn. The king
raised his hand and motioned the
cheerers to desist, evidently meaning
he regarded their acclamations as be-
ing out of place owing to the national
sorrow. Many of the onlookers We're
overcome and wept at the sight OF the
soveriegns whose devotion to the suf-
ferers has endeared them to the pop
ulace.
Even when returning on the man of
war from Messina to Gaeta the queens
labor was not over. There were in
jured aboard whom she tended with
her own hands.
The queen not only displayed cool
ness in the face of danger, but put to
practical use the training she got a
couple of years ago. when she and
many other Roman women went thru
course Of nursing and first aid to the
injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
ADDITIONAL MARKETS
Chicago Grain Close.

Chicago, Jan. 4.
The wheat market became strong on
covering by shorts, May closing Y
higher at LOSS. The corn market ral-
lied with wheat, and May closed up =
at sly.
wheat-No. 2 red, 1.o5A@1os: No.
red, 1.03@1o5; No. 2 hard, 1.o4@1.o5:
No. 8 hard, 1.0O@104: May opened
LOTS to l.075s; highest, 1.0Sss @1.0Sk;
lowest, LOTS; closing, 1.0Sss; July,
995s.
Corn-No. 3, 57A @5s; No. white
so; NO. yellow. 5s@5SA; May opened
at SOS to 61@611s; highest. SLY;
lowest, 6o7s; closing, 611a; July, 617s.
Oats-No. 8, 40; No. 3 white, 49@
81; May opened at 51A to 51as; high
est, 515s@51A; lowest. b1A; closing,
51M @51N; July, 46as @464.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
CHICAGO HOME ROBBED OF ,4,SQQ
Valuable Jewels Taken From Resi-.
dence hy Porch Climber.


dence by Porch Climber.
Chicago, Jan. 4-Harry b. Glow
president of the Rand -McNally com
pany is the latest victim of a long ser-V
les of Saturday night porch climbing
jobs on the north side. While the FAM
lily was at dinner Saturday night
thieves entered the second story win
dow of the Glow residence, 834 North
Park avenue, and secured jewelry vail
ued at $4,225 and escaped. The police
INDUCED in secrecy until last night.
The robbery was reported to Assist
ant Chief Schuettler personally by Mr..
Glow sfteen minutes after a housemaid.
had seenA<l vol dressed man ii s{s,.
yard at the SIDE of the residence From
this it is believed the porch climber.
worked while two companions watched
members of the family and passersby.
For, three days previous to the rob-
berry beggar had appeared at the door
of the Glow residence soliciting aims.
He was noticed studying the surround
ings of the house Friday morning, and
was seen again in the neighborhood
late in the evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
IN OWN DEFENSE.
Thornton Jenkins Hams Gives Testi-
mony in Snappy Manner.

Thornton Jenkins Hains Gives Testi-
nony in Snappy Manner.
Flushing, y. Y, Jan. A. Thornton
jenkins Hains took the witness stard
today in his own defense, and In a
snappy manner, related, under counsers
interrogations, the story of his life, and
Captain Hams martial misfostunes
that led to the Staying of AnniS. Some
times the, defendant made his answer
before the district attorney could enter
objections to the line of interrogations.
When recess was taken, he had told
of the sudden appearance of Captain
Hams in his home on a Sunday in
May, and of the excitement that the
captain was laboring under, because of
what his wife had told him concerning
Annis. The early part of the morning
session was occupied with the conclus-
ion of the cross examination of General
Peter C. Hams.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
PAGE ONE.

Telegraphic News:
Congress Hastens Relief for Italy.
President Sends Special Message.
House Raises Sum Recommended
SS00,G0 Voted.
Heavier Earth Shocks Predicted.
Italian Death Lists Too Conservative
Messina Being Evacuated.
President Replies to Critics. (Pages
and 80
Warm Message on Secret Service.
Detroit Banker Self Slain.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Man Dies of Chambers.
Iowa Walnut for Government.
Drink Palace Closed.
Iowa Man Patricide.
Weaver Returns Home.
knights of the Grip.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
What Is the Law?
Revivals and "Protracted Meetings" !"
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Iowa Newspapers.
PAGES six AND SEVEN.
City News.
Roach Endorses "Billy" Sunday.
Declares Him Greatest Preacher.
Start Relief Work for Italians.
Trophy Cup for Corn Judging.
Train Hearing Jan. s.
Supervisors Reorganize; Keen Chair
man.
Sensations Promised in Suit.
Goperal News of tho Citv
PAGE EIGHT
Markets and General:
Wheat Market Weak.
Corn Market Firm.
Cattle Close Lower.
Strength in Hog Market.
Foraker Stormy Petrol of Politics.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
NEGRO CASE THROWN OUT.
United States Supreme Court Also
Knocks Out 80-Cent Gas.

United States Supreme Court Also
Knocks Out SO-Cent Gas.
Washington, Jan. 4.-The supreme
court today dismissed the case of Os-
car Reid, one of the negro soldiers
summarily discharged by the president
on account of the Brownsville riot,
holding that the amount involved is
not sufficient to justify bringing the
case to the supreme court.
The court decided against the SO
cent gas law for New York. revers-
ing the decision of the lower court in
the various cases of the Consolidated
Gas company of New York City.
The court today. in reversing the
decision of the lower court in the
various cases against the Consolidated
Gas company of New York City, de-
clared the laws of New York fixing the
price of gas in New York City at so
cents per thousand, to be constitu-
tional
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
sPERRY HuRRlEs AID.
Ships Of Battle Fleet Speed Thru suez
Toward Italy.

Suez, Jan. 4.-Two days ahead Of it's
schedule, and speeding its advance
guard on to relieve stricken Messina,
the United states Atlantic battleship
fleet arrived here Sunday from Colom-
bo Sperry is hurying relief Oh to
Messina, and to this end two of his
sixteen ships are already passing thru
the canal. The rest Of the fleet re-
mains under the original orders gov
erning the cruise, subject to such
changes if any, as the next few days
may bring from Washington. AT pres
ent the relief ships are only two.
The converted cruiser Yankton en-
tered the canal in the afternoon to be
closely followed by the supply ship
Culgoa. The former has a number Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
OWN. IOWA. MONDAY, JANUARY 1909

doctors aboard ana the lalteF IL lafBe
supply of provisions and stores. Both
will go 10 Messina at full speed.
All arrangements We're made by
wireless for the ships Of the fleet to
pass thru the canal as quickly as pos
sible and to coal at Port Said, where
% 900 tons are stored. The authorities
have made arrangements for the bat
tleships to have right of way TOR
clear run thru the canal.
The run completed is next to the
longest of the world girdling cruise.
The distance from Colombo is 3,44O
knots. From Colombo the fleet sailed
the battleship Illinois, who fell over
board and was drowned, was the only
accident to mar the voyage from Co
lombo The Illinois remained ON the
scene to search for the sailor and is
a little behind the fleet
The stately array Of battleships was
an impressive sight. The weather was
splendid and the bay was crowded
with craft. the occupants of which gave
an enthusiastic welcome Despite their
long trip the warships looked as smart
and trim as tho turned out for naval
review.
Give Sperry Welcome.
When the ships had come to anchor
the Egyptian and canal authorities
went aboard the flagship Connecticut
and welcomed Rear Admiral Sperry.
who regretted that he was compelled
to curtail his stay in Egypt.
1t had been expected that represent
81; ,icit Eoirn and hn
presented to the khedive on the ami
versary of his accession to the throne
on Jan. s. A contingent of 500 officers
and men left by special train for Cairo
Sunday.
The schedule to be observed by the
ships in entering the canal contem-
plates arrival at Port Said by 10
o'clock tonight of the Connecticut, Yer
mont. Kansas and Minnesota entering
the canal at 6 a. m.
The second group. consisting of the
Louisiana, Kentucky, Ohio. Missouri.
and Virginia will enter Tuesday, and
the third line, composed of the Wiscon-
sin, kearsarge, New Jersey. Rhode ISL
and, Georgia and Nebraska. will start
Wednesday.
Quick coalins at Port Said.
At Port Said the crews will coal the
battleships with all possible speed so
as to be in position to go quickly to
Messina if it is finally determined to
send them all there
The news of the disaster in southern
Italy was received with profound sor-
row by officers and men. In reply to a
message from the navy department
Rear Admiral Sperry said that he had
supplies available for distribution to
Italian earthquake sufferers as fol-
lows:
Beverages, $4,000 gallons; bread,
500, 900 pounds. cereals, $4,000 pounds;
fruits, 10000 pounds fresh meat, 9o.-
600 pounds: other meat 100000 pounds;
vegetables, canned, $4,000 pounds, milk
$4,000 pounds. and numerous Sther
items.
The Culgoa will distribute these pro-
visions. Beside the six surgeons and
number of hospital men on board the
Culgoa and Yankton they are taking
with them also supplies of cots and
blankets. The two vessels are due to
arrive at Messina Jan. and 8.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
Doesn't End Case.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-District Attorney
Sims was informed of the adverse rul-
ing in the the supreme court in private
telegram. He declined to discuss the
matter. stating that the announcement
of any future action in the case must
come from Washington.
1t is pointed out, however. that the
courts ruling by no means necessarily
ends the case. The original case may
again be tried before Justice Lands, or
the government may proceed on some
entirely new case. with practically the
same evidence, however, a basis for
which already exists in previous in
dictments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
PACKERS PROBE RESUMED.
Efforts to Safeguard Work Of Grand
jury Redoubed.

Chicago. Jan. 4-With the precau-
tions to safeguard it's secrets redoubled
the federal grand jury today resumed
its investigation Of the relations be-
tween the big meat packing establish
ments of Chicago and the railroads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
OHIO ASSEMBLY coNvENEs.

Several Important Matters to Come Up
at Special Session.
Columbus, o., Jan. 4.-The seventy
eighth general assembly of Ohio con-
vened today i'm extraordinary session.
for the purpose of electng United
States senator to succeed Foraker, and
to consider appropriations to run the
state government. and the proposition
for the furnishing of employment for
convicts, under the law abolishing con-
tract labor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
KING RETURNS TO ROME.
With Queen He is Worn by Rescue
Work and Sorrow.

Work and Sorrow.
(By cable to the Chicago Tribune.)
Rome, Jan. 4.-king Victor Emman-
uel and the queen arrived in Rome
Sunday from the earthquake district.
They think the wo.st of the disaster
over They received ia great demonstra-
ton by the people of Rome on their
arrival, which they had attempted to
keep secret.
The terrific downpour of rain, which
has continued almost without inter-
val, since the destruction of the coun-
tryside, has ceased, and the arrival Of
more troops has permitted a fastening
of the work of rescue and relief and the
restoration o. order.
Statirg that the number of persons
nseGing medical attention is decreas-
ing daily. the king said he would ar
rive in Rome last night. He reached
here later with safety.
In his message the king says he Wis
tied the Calabrian coast south of Reg
gio. Pellario he found practically de-
etroycd. hut Melito was only slightly
damaged.
New Shock Ruins PeIIario.
From other sources, however. come
news of less optimistic nature. Re-
ports still reach here Of the contin-
uance of earth shocks, some of which
are Of sufficient force to do further
great damage. According to these re-
ports new shocks Saturday afternoon
at Pellario precipitated the entire pop
ulation into the sea, including both
the dead and living Victims of the first
quake.
This report Is given but with small
credence here. The kings message.
written yesterday, says nothing Of it.
Another report still unconfirmed says
six Russian sailors were killed by
thieves whom they had surprised while
looting the ruins of a palace at Mes
sina. Another Russian sailor shot a
thief. upon whom were found valuables
to the amount Of $4,000.
It IS said sixteen criminals have been
shot in Messina in the last twenty-f four
hours.
Ghouis Fought at Reggie.
While this report can not be con-
hrmed OFFICIALLY, 1t is given credence
because Of the conflicts between sold
iers and ghouls known to have taken
place. The minister Of justice, who is
GOW All InCoSAiiea, IlS1S SSllI Tue lOficW Wig
dispatch to Premier Giolitti:
THE service continues against the
pillagers, who Saturday night came in
conflict at Reggie with the police forces
resulting in the death of one Bersag-
liere and one customs guard"
One man was shot at Reggie while
IN the act of tearing rings off the fn-
ger of a dying woman, and stories Of
-ircendiarism also are current in which
human ghouls are stated to have set
fire to ruins in which the victims they
contained were still alive.
Military zones have been established
thruout Cs ahria.
Welcome for Royal Pair.
~ king and queen arrived in Rome
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
STEVENS, SLAYER 70 PRISON.

Korean Given Sentence Of Twenty five
Years at San Francisco.
San Francisco, Jan. 4.-1n Whang
Chang, the Korean who shot and killed
Durham White Stevens In this city
last March, was sentenced to twenty
five years in the state penitentiary at
San Quentin.
A plea of clemency was made by
the attorney for the defendant and re-
sisted by Samuel Knight, who was em-s
ployed by tho Japanese government
as special prosecutor.
1t is not likely that the case Will -
appealed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
CHOSEN FOR HIGH HoNoRs.

Announcement Of Three Important
Presidential Nominations Made.
Washington, Jan. Presidential
nominations are: Envoys extraordin-
airy and ministers plenipotentiary-
Huntington Wilson, of Illinois. to the
Argentine republic; Spencer F. Eddy,
of Illinois, to Roumania, Servia, and
diplomatic agent in Bulgaria; Consul
diplomatic agent in Bulgaria; Consul
general Arnold Shanklin, Of Missouri,
at Mexico, Mexico.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
HOUNDS LOST THE SCENT.
Fugitive Ft. Madison Prisoner Moran
Still at LARGE.

Keokuk. Jan. 4.-Thomas Moran,
escaped TT. Madison convict, is
at large Every effort is being n :
70 apprehend the fugitive and
believed that he will be eventually
tured But Daley's bloodhounds, n
We're put on the trail of the CO = t,
lost scent after a run of a blocl 2 ie
trail had been crossed and rec I'd
so many times that the hound 8 re
unable to follow it farther. 8
Moran having only five mon =
serve, his escape at the time seemed
for himself. but it has
since been reported that he is wanted
for crime in Minnesota. If that is the
case he has probably acted wisely 10
his escape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
COLD WAVE COMING
Special Forecast Issued by Weather
Bureau, Announces That Most Sc.
we're Cold Of the Season May Be
Expected Tonight and Tuesday.

Washington, Jan. 4. The most
marked cold wave of the season, with
high winds, will reach the upper lake
region and Mississippi Valley tonight
or Tuesday, according to a special fore
cast issued today by the weather bu-
real,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
Indiana Bank Closed.

Washington. Jan 4.-The First Ma
tional bank of Rugby, Ind. closed its
doors today by order of its own direc-
tors. and the comptroller of the cur
rency has appointed George w Swords
receiver. The bank was In trouble some
months ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
Chicago Produce.

Chicago Proouce'
Chicago, Jan. :.
Pork-January 16.471s.
Ribs-January s.45@s.47A.
Lard-January, 9.55.
Barley-Cash, 60@67.
Rye-751a.
Timothy-March s.95.
Cloyer-9.3O. !"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
TRIPLE TRAGEDY At PARTY.s
Baseball Player Shoots Rival and Girl,
Then Ends Own Life.

hen Ends Own Lie.
Chandler, Ind. jan l. Edward
Strickland, a professional baseball
pitcher, who was with the GAINESVILLE
team last season and had signed with
Evansville of the Central league for
next, Saturday night shot and killed
his sweetheart, Ida Williamson, OF
Evansville, dangerously wounded his
rival. AL Timmons, and then killed
himself.
The shooting took place at party
at the home of Charles Harris, and
caused panic among the merrymak-
ers. Several Of the young men present
tried to interfere, strickland -FOUR
ished his revolver ana kept them q
bay.
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MRS. ERe AGAIN ON STAND.
All Unnecessary Scandal Excluded
From Proceedings, by Judge.


From Proceedings, by Judge.
Media, Pa, Jan. 4.-Judge johnson. in.
the trial of Mrs. M. Florence Erb and
Mrs. Catherine Beisel, for the murder
of Capt. j. Clayton Erb, appears to
be determined to keep out Of the pro-
ceedings, any unnecessary scandal not
directly bearing on the case. Mrs.
Erb was again on the stand today.
Mrs. Erb denied being unduly familiar
with certain men, whose names were
not mentioned, and said that she had
fired a revolver out of a window to
scare Captain Erb from coming back
to the house after he had dragged her
out of bed, one morning. She de-
clared that she had no hand in killing
her husband, in any particular. never
encouraged her sister to kill him. and
could throw no light on the killing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
First Section Passina,

Suez, Jan. 4.-The battleships Con-
necticut Kansas, Minnesota and Ver-
mont, composing the first section Of
the fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry's
standard, started On the passage thru
the Suez canal at this morning. They
are due in Port Said late tonight. The
weather is magnificent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
HATrLEsHlp FLEET TOO LATE
Italy Thinks United States War YES
sells Can Not Assist.

Washington, Jan. 4-The prime min
lister of Italy believes the American
fleet of battleships will arrive too late
to be Of assistance at the scene of the
disaster, according to a cablegram re-
ceived by the secretary of state from
Ambassador Griscom today. This sug-
gestioM will be followed up by a con-
ference to determine what disposition
is to be made of the feet.
Griscom says the prime minister sug-
gests that the supply ship Celtic should
go direct to Naples, the Culgoa to
Messina.
Griscom is sending small supply Of
food and supplies to Messina today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
T.-R..,BLLLEIlN.
.l.OnCElBLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
.,un rises Jan. . at 1924; sets at
4:4S.
Iowa Snow furries tonight; fair
Tuesday; cold wave tonight and Tues
day.
Illinois-showers and cooler tonight;
rain or snow.
Missouri-Showers tonight or Tues
day with low temperature.
South Dakota-F'air tonight and
Tuesday; cold wave.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
OIL SCORES A POINT
United States Supreme Court Denies
Government Petition for Writ in
Standard Suit Tried Before Judge
Lands.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The supreme
court of the United States today de-
MED the petition of the government for
a writ of certiorari in the s29,000,000
fine in the case against the Standard
Oil company.
The effect of the decision will leave
standing the decision of the court of
appeals, which was adverse to the
government and favorable to the
Standard company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
CASTRO UNDER THE KNIFE.
Former Venezuelan President Comes
Thru Operation Fairly Well.

Berlin, Jan. 4.-Former President
Castro was operated upon here today
by DR.. Israel, German specialist. for
kidney complaint. 1t is understood that
Castro came thru the operation fairly
we'll, and is doi-ur as we'll as could be
expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-04
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE HEARD.
House Refers Secret Service Reply to
Special Committee.

Special Committee.
Washington, Jan. ,4.-Unusual atten-
ton was paid in the house of repre-
sentatives today to the reading Of the
message from the president replying to
the resolution of that body calling upon
him for an explanation Of the intima-
ton in his annual message that mem
bers Of congress were afraid to be In
vestigated by the secret service. The
galleries were packed to the doors. AT
the conclusion of its reading 1t was
referred to the special committee that
originally considered the matter.
TThe text of the presidents message
appears on Pages 4 and 5.-Editor.]