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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
FLOOD WATER DRIVES
PEOPLE FROM HOMES
RESIDENTS OF CRESCENT CITY.
IOWA, RESCUED FROM HOUSES )
IN BOATS.
COUNCIL BLUFFS STREETS
AND CAR TRACKS COVERED
Heavy Storm Of Several Hours pura.
tion Causes Rapid Rlse In Creeks o. {
Southwestern Part of stats-Muel, !,
Livestock Drownsd-RaiIroad Tun. /
mel Flooded in Colorado. y
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican,
Council Bluffs. June 22.- Council
Bluffs and vicinity were visited last
night by tremendous rain which be-
gan falling about midnight and contin-
ued to daybreak. Indian creek waa
overnowing IN several places. At ths
Northwestern station the tracks for
two blocks In either direction were
under foot OF water. Water stood
two feet deep in the Metropolitan and
fremont Hotels. and business houses
in that vicinity We're flooded. In the
extreme western part of the city the
flood caused much damage
AT Crescent City. eight miles frons
here. more than dozen families were
taken from their houses In boats. A.
small creek running thru the place was,
suddenly transferred into a torrent.
The Butler family. who occupied
rooms over the Butler general store.
We're taken out of their second story
window into a boat Mrs. Florence
Williamson and her four children were
moved to places of safety In a similar
manner. Much injury to fruit and
crops Is reported.
n foot of mud covered the streets
this morning. Many cattle and horses
were drowned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
CASE RESOLVES ITSELF INTO A
QUESTION OF vERAciTY BE-
TWEEN SERVANTS.
HoUsEMAlps AND GARDENERS
TESTIFY IN WIFE's REsurTAL
FlatIy Contradict Previous Testimony
Regarding Conduct Of Their Mis-
trsss at Various Times and Places
-lntoxication and Profanity Are
Denied.
Denied

New York, June 22.-The task OF
rebutting testimony of using profane
language and intoxication on the part
of Mrs. Katharine Clemmons Gould
who is suing her husband, Howard
Gould, for separation and alimony. was
continued at the trial today.
The array Of rebuttal witnesses in
cludes 1ousemaids, buffers, gardeners
Gould estates and the Gould yacht
Niagara. The trial has almost re-
solved itself into battle of domes-
tics, servants who were closely asso-
ciated with Mrs. Gould giving directly
opposite testimony in regard to their
mistress conduct at various times and
places.
Arthur l. Barney, formerly assistant
manager OF the Bellevue Stanford Ho-
tel. Philadelphia, was questioned about
the system Of floor clerks and mirrors
at the hotel. He said the mirrors are
so arranged on the doors Of the rooms
and in the corridors, that the floor
clerk, sitting in her regular position,
can observe any one entering or leav-
ing the room. He said the maid, upon
the opening Of a door of a room, by
the aid Of mirrors arranged on the
back Of the door and. the closet door
in the room, could Immediately see
whether or not a bed had been occu-
pied. Witness said it was a custom for
the floor clerks to make written re-
ports Of anything unusual. to the Of
flee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
MANUFACTURERS ACCUSED OF
BEING INe1ATEs BY NORTH
DAKOTA SENATOR.
MANUFACTURERS LABOR
TO lNJURE THE FARMER
Mocumber Favors Duty Of rs Per Cent
on Hides = Senate Adopts Several
Amendments to the Tariff BiII-AId-
rich Asks That Asbesto. Be Placed
on Free. List.

Washington. June 22.-"No more
striking illustration of ingratitude
could be imagined than that which has
been shown by the manufacturers Of
leather and leather goods who seek to
deprive the stockman and farmer Of
the little remnant of protection left to
him on hides" said Senator McCumber.
of North Dakota, in defending the pro-
posed duty of Is per cent ad valorem
on hides in the senate today. His
speech was a plea for the farmer
against the manufacturer. He stated
frankly that he wanted tariff of 25
per cent upon hides.
Several Amendments Passed.
When the senate met today Aldrici1,
on behalf Of the finance committee, Of
fered amendments to several para
graphs of the tariff bill which had
previously been passed over. They
were agreed to by the senate, the var
ious duties thus fixed being as follows:
Salt petre. one half cent per pound
link oxide containing zinc but not
lead, one cent per pound.
Keene's cement or other cement in
which gypsum is a component part,
from $3.50 to $14 per ton.
Iron, steel and other metals glazed
with vitreous glass, $45 per ton.
Asbestos and chromate Of iron on
the free list.
Discuss Tax Amendment.
Attorney General Wickersham today
laid before the president and cabinet
a rough draft of the tariff bill amend
ment which provides for the imposition
of a two per cent tax on the net earn
ings of corporations. The cabinet was
in session for more than two hours,
and various questions on constitutional
and business law calleOup by the pro-
posed amendment to the tarif bill,
were thoroughly discussed. A confer
ence will be held at the White House
tonight, at which all republican mem
bers Of the senate finance committee
will be present together with Wicker
sham and Senator Root There seems
little doubt now that the amendment
as It will be turned over to the finance
committee, will provide for a two per
cent tax, and that it will exempt ne
earnings below $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
NEW ELEVATOR LIKELY.
GrinneIl May Once Moro be Grain
Shipping Point of Importance.

GrinneIl May Once Moro be Grain
Shipping Point of Importance.
Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell. June 22.-According to pre-
vious announcements the farmers Of
this vicinity who are interested in the
grain business. met In the superior
court room yesterday afternoon, to
hear the discussion of the methods by
which it is alleged they have hereto
fore been cheated by certain grain buy
ing combinations. An earnest, straight
forward speech was made by z. G.
Dunn. of Mason City. in which he
backed up his statements by documen-
tary evidence which seemed sound and
conclusive After the speech and dis
cussion. a temporary organization was
formed by the election of the following
officers, from among the best known
and most progressive farmers of this
vicinity: President, T. S. Mason: vice
president, Peter Madill; secretary, L.
S. Woods: treasurer, l.. c. Spooner: di-
rectors, S. A. Robinson, NJ. S. Smith,
H. H. Fleener, Dean Eichorn and r. J.
Hadley The directors are to prepare a
constitution and present 1t to the meet
ing to be held in the superior court
room of this city on Saturday of this
week
From the general trend OF the con-
versation among the interested parties.
1t looks as tho a new elevator con-
trolled by local talent and built by local
capital, will be one of the improve
ments that Grinnell may count on in
the near future, and also that this city
may once more become a grain ship
ping point of Importance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
COAX THEM TO OTHER STATES.
Stringent Marriage Law in Washing
ton State Causes Migration.

Stringent Marriage Law in Washing
ton State Causes Migration.
Spokane. Wash, June 22.-Since the
enforcement of the new criminal code
in the state OF Washington, effective
June II. which requires applicants for
licenses to wed to bring with them GER
tificates from physicians and recon-
mendations from acquaintance attest
ing to their physical and moral fitness
to marry, justices of the peace and
ministers of the gospel at Occur
d dAlene. Idaho. and Wallace are vieing
with each other to make their respec-
tive abodes the Gretna Green of mod
ern times. Here is sample of the at
tractive manner in which printers ink
is used in the advertising sections Of
city newspapers to welcome the pros
pective June bride and her lover:
BE married In Wallace, where no
penalties, premiums or restrictions
confront Cupid. Come to the Samuels'
Hotel. where bridal apartment is
maintained. Judge l.. Y. Leighty. the
marrying Justice will tie your knots
with speed and dexterity."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
BABES FALL FROM TRAIN.
Brothers Wander to Platform, Fall on
and Arc Killed.

Chicago, June 22.-Venturing at q
moment when they were unmatched
upon one Of the coach platforms Of a
moving Illinois Central passenger train
rs 1t was nearing Monee. thirty-six
miles out OF Chicago. early yesterday
afternoon. two Of the three children Of
Mrs. Frank Clark of Iroquois, ILL.,.
Frank. 8 years old. and Hugh, aged Z,
fell from the train. apparently together.
and were killed.
The car in which the children had
been riding was vestibuled, but the
coach ahead was without such protec-
tion. The children were seen to go
toward the forward coach. Altho there
were no witnesses. 1t was presumed
that the boys met death by falling from
the ilnguarded steps.
Mrs. Clark was travelling from her
home to Grand Rapids. Mich, and had
with her besides her two boys, her
baby. 7 months old. She left the older
children alone In their seat In the Pull
man for q moment. and when she re-
turned they had disappeared.
ASfar the trsin had reached isEones
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
FEDERAL MEAT INQUIRY ENDS.
Report on ST. Louis Disclosures to Be
Made Public in Week.

East St. Louis, June 22-The federal
officials who have been conducting an
investigation of meat inspection meth
DDS at the national stock yards, fin
ished their work and will leave for
Washington today. They say Secretary
Wilson win probably make the report
public in week. The investigation
followed charges made by J. F. Harms
of Fremont, Ohio, formerly employed
as meat inspector, who said the
methods Of inspection were lax
DR.. A. d. Melvin, chief Of the bu-
reau Of animal industry. and George
P. McCabe, solicitor Of the department.
Of agriculture, conducted the investi-
cation. before which Harms did not
testify because an open hearing was
refused. A federal veterinarian testi-
fed that stock which had died in pens
were dressed and sold as usual.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
STRENUOUS LIFE
DRIVES IO DRINK
PHYSICIANS TOLD THAT AMER.-
CAN BUSINESS COMPETITION
WRECKS LIVES.
NEuRosis IN WAKE
OF AMERICAN PROGRESS
Or. Frank c. Richardson Declares in
Address That Nervous and Mental
Wrecks strew Highways Of Business
in Increasing Numbers, Duo to Ex-
cessive Drinking.

Detroit, June 22-"Notwithsta
the prohibition wave that has recently
swept over the country, there Is every
reason to believe the alcoholic habit
among business men is steadily on the
increase" declared DIR. Frank c. Rich
ardson, of Boston, today. in an address
before the Society of Neurology and
Psychiatrics. He declared that the
strenuous American business life Is
producing in many of its followers
neurosis. partaking of the character of
neurasthenia, psychasthenia and hys-
teria. The Geological factors In the
production of this neurosis. he said, are
chiefly continuous mental activity and
an excessive use of alcohol
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
THREW HOTEL DISHES AROUND.
Boarder Arrested But Mason City
Landlady Fails to Appear.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. June 22.--John Wilson,
a boarder at the Cement Plant Hotel.
didn't like the Sunday dinner served
at the hotel. and threw plates and
other dishes about the dining room He
said afterwards that the main thing
he objected to was the presence on the
bill of faro of steWed prunes. He was
arrested hut the landlady failed to
appear against him, and he was set
free unpunished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
THOUSANDS At DRAWINGS.
Western Land Openings Attraetin
Home Seekers and Snecujators.

ssOSsS''s .~ssS SSSahoSO VssUo~SiUS
Home Seekers and SPECTATORS.
Spokane, Wash, June 22.-Prepara-
tions are being made in Spokane,
Wash, Occur d'Alene, Idaho, and Kali
ispell and Missoula, Mont, to provide
temporary quarters for at least $50, 900
persons, expected to participate in the
drawings for Indian lands on the three
reservations to be opened in Washing
ton, idaho and Montana, on August 9
and the following days. From 500 to
$50 homeseekers are coming daily to
the four cities to look over the lands.
The rush is expected between July Is
and August 5, when registrations will
be made. The Spokane chamber of
commerce and the comercial organiza-
tions of the other cities have arranged
for rooms, and when these are filled II
is planned to establish tent cities. The
local organization has arranged for 250
tents, which will be put up at Natator-
dunn park. 1t is also promised there
will be no advance in the cost Of food
and rooms in Spokane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
KERMIT MIGHTY HUNTER
Largest Lion Falls Before His Gun
All Members of Expedition in Excel
lent Health-Much Game Secured.

Naivasha, June 22-All the MEM
bers Of the Roosevelt expedition, at
present in camp on Loietta plains. in
the sotik district. are in excellent
health. Theodore Roosevelt has shot
another lion. while a very large tawny
named lion has fallen before the rifle
Of his son Kermit This animal holds
the record for size on the present ex-
pedition. Kermit also killed two chee-
tabs. In addition the party has Sc
cured three giraffes, two Gland, six
topi and large number of minor an
telope. All the skins are being pre-
served for the Smithsonian institution
at Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
WILSON TO LEAVE CABINET.
Washington Hears Secretary Of Aar
culture Will Retire in December.

Washington Hears Secretary Of Agri-
culture Will Retire in December.
Washington, June 22.-There is a
we'll authenticated report that James
Wilson of Iowa, secretary Of agricul-
ture. will retire from office in Decem-
Der and that Charles Frederick Scott,
representative in congress from the
Second district Of Kansas, will succeed
him. No confirmation of the rumor
can be obtained from either the secre-
tary Of agriculture Of Mr.. Scott.
Mr.. Wilson has had an ambition to
serve in the cabinet for longer con-
tinuous period than any other man.
This ambition has been realized. He
entered the cabinet in President Nc
Kinley's first term.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
ANOTHER ROYAL BABE.
Daughter is Born to Queen Victoria
of Spain

Daughter is Born to oueen Victoria
Of Spain.
LaGranja, Spain, June 22-Queen
Victoria gave birth to a daughter to-
day.
When it was seen last night that
the accouchement was imminent.
members of the royal family, the pre-
mier, and a number of high court
personages were hastily summoned to
the palace. The birth of the princess
is particularly pleasing to both the
king and queen, as they had hoped
that this child, the third. would be a
girl The first two children are boys
Queen Victoria is the daughter of
the late Prince Henry of Battenburg
and Princess Beatrice. daughter of the
late Queen Victoria of Great Britain.
She was married to King Alfonso of
Spain May 81. 1906.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
FLOODS IN COLORADO.
Tunnel Of D. G. r. G. subrerued bv
Melting Shows,

Grand Junction. Colo. June o2.-The
Denver & Rio Grande tunnel, at Tun-
mel station, twenty miles east OF here.
was flooded by the Grand river early
today. Traffic in both directions II
blocked. An unprecedented amount Of
snow Is In the mountains and as a re-
suit of the hot weather every rivdieE
is swollen and much damage to irr.Ea-
ton canals and ranch property Is re-
ported along the Grand and Gunnison
rivers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
CITY ENGINEER DROP DEAD.
A. r. Kornesar Was Oldest EmpIoye in
Boone's City Service.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone. June ga. T. Kornegar.
pioneer engineer at the city water
works. and the oldest employe in the
citys service, dropped dead OF a
brustipg blood vessel. at 11:20 o'colck
last night He had worked in his gar
den all evening. His wife is prostrated,
and in very critical condition from
the shock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
LAKE VESSEL SUNK.
Steamer w. p. Thew Goes Down In
Lake Michigan-Crew Rescued.

Alpena. Mich, June 22.--The steamer
w. p. Thew, owned by Hugh +. Hay-
cy. of Detroit. was sunk today of
Thunder Bay island by the steamer
Livingstone. Captain Duncan and crew
of eleven men escaped In yawls. and
We're picked up by the steamer Marcy
G. t.lphicke.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
Makins Modern Mummie..

Asheville, n. c.. June GA process
of embalming body so that it will be
preserved in as good condition as were
the mummies of the ancient Egyptians
has been discovered by an undertaken
of this city. who. more than three years
ago. prepared the body of George Las
celles. known as Lord Walter Charles
Beresford, for shipment to England. In
the belief that he was of the famous
Beresford family. The body never was
buried. and IS standing in the rear
room Of the undertaker's place OF busi-
ness, grim reminder OF his. skill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
CORN UNDER 1873 FEET OF WATER
Lake Captain Expects to Recover Two.
Thirds of $1,000 Bushels.

Milwaukee. Wis. June 22-Capt.
John Claussen. master of the steamer
Soper, arrived in Milwaukee today, and
reported he had located the sunken
steamer Eberward in the straits OF
Mackinaw with the aid OF a diving bell.
He said he had removed $4,000 bushels
OF corn of the Eberward's cargo of ST.
900 bushels.
Capt. Claussen descended las feet
under the surface of the water to ex-
plore the hold of the sunken steamer.
He remained within the bell for two
hours.
This is said TO be the first time that
It has been possible to successfully
pump cargo OF grain from a sunken
vessel lying in that depth OF water. 1t
is expected that about two thirds OF
the cargo will be saved
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
chuna Sin Admit. MUCH,

New York, June 22.-Chung Sin, the
friend of Leon Ling. gave way under
the severe questioning and made an
important statement to District Attor-
ney Jerome this afternoon. 1t was re-
ported at first that Chung Sin said he
saw Leon strangle Miss Sigel to death.
This was not exactly correct, the dis
trict attorney said, but he added to
the reporters: ut is long story You
will have. to wait until the statement is
written out"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
DEATH AT CLARION.
M. A. Crawford Was Well knowr
Business Man-Other News.

Special to Times Republican.
Clarion. juno 22.-M. A. Crawford
died at his home here yesterday. About
two weeks ago he was taken III. but
was able to attend to his duties at his
furniture store up 10 about ten days
ago. when he became too weak to leave
the house. Mr.. Crawford had been In
the furniture business here since 80.
and was familiar figure on our
streets. and a respected citizen. Mr.
Crawford was soldier during the civil
war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
Four Men Hold up Train.

Vancouver 3. c.. June ga Ca
madam Pacific train. westbound. was
held up last night near Kamloops. by
four men.
The robbers took the train for No. s,
which was carrying large amount OF
silver to the, coast. The men, who
wore masks. obtained no loot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
ACTOR GENTRY FREED.
Governor Grants Pardon to Man Who
Killed Madge York.

Stuart today approved the action OF
the state board of pardons, which last
week recommended that pardon be
granted TO James b, Gentry, the actor
who killed Madge York. of the Bag
gage Check" company. here in 1895.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
chinamen Ala in Search,

Indianapolis, June 22.-The Hoon
Soon Tong, known among English
speaking people as the Chinese Ma
sons, with headquarters in this city,
today began systematic search for
Leon Ling. accused of the murder of
Elsie Sigel in New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
Hair ln.tsad Of Ea.4ha..-

rarest freaks in the poultry world ever
shown in Kansas were exhibited at
Riverside park. Thirty-two chickens
there were clothed in hair instead of
feathers. They called them Japanese
chickens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
,owANs TO RECLAIM DESERT.

e. II. Hunter and Others to Irrisate
10000 Acres Near Denver.
Special to Republican.
Des Moines, June 22.-E. H. Hunter
a well-known politician, and other
Iowa men, have formed million dol
lar company to build ditch and re-
claim 10000 acres of desert land near
Denver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22

and thorough search revealed that
the children were not aboard, Con-
ductor G. II. Draper consented to run
the train back in search Of them. They
were found near each other about one
mile south on Monee. The bodies, ly-
ing on the right OF way, had not been
touched by the wheels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
SUGAR weiahers' Trial Po.tnon.d.

New York. June 22.-Federal Judge
Holt today put over until Oct. 1, the
trial Of the weighers employed by the
American Sugar Refining Company,
charged with defrauding government
duties thru false weighing of sugar
imports.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
ALLTowN, IOWA. TUESDAY JUNE %, 1909

Of dropping out of the union or giving
up their positions. To man, the con-
ductors and motormen stuck to the
union. Str.ssbreakers procured from
Chicago were placed on the cars, but
only a few cars were put in opera
tion
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
BOONE STRIKE ENDS
Street Car Employees Granted All They
Demanded - Traffic to Be Resumed
at Once.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, June 22.-The strike of car
men, which tied up the Boone electric
lines and the Boone suburban lines
three days. was settled this afternoon
at 2 o'clock. when the Boone Electric
Company granted the full demands of
the strikers. The cars are scheduled
to resume without delay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
No Arrest at Vancouver.

Vancouver, June 22.-The reported
arrest Of a Chinaman supposed to be
Leon Ling at Restelstock, B. C., is err
roneous.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
MRS. sroRER TO DEFEND DOGS.

Seeks to Have Pet CANNES Travel
First Class With Mistressss.
Boston, June 22.-Mrs. Bellamy Sto-
rer, wife Of the former American am-
bassador to Austria Hungary. has es-
tablished q new society. the aim Of
whish Is 70 obtain from steamship and
railroad officers permission to allow net
dogs to travel first class with theis
wealthy mattresses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-06-22
BANDITS HOB EXPRESS SAFE.

Secure 5000 From Office at Green
tF Bay, Wis.
Green Ray,fWis.. June 22.-Two ban
dts entered the Office of the United
States Express Company here early to-
day. and at the point of revolver
compelled the man In charge to open
the safe. They secured $4,000.