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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
IS COOK lNsANE7
Explorers Attorney Makes Significant
Statements Public Would Be
More Charitable If Fact. Were Gen.
orally Known.

orally Known.
New York. Dec 21-'If the public
knew the truth concerning Cooks men,
tai and physical condition as it is
known by his close friends, they would
take a more charitable view of his
present unfortunate situation" were
the significant words uttered by H.
Wellington Wack, counsel for Cook, to-
day when told the University Of Copen-
hagen had rejected Cooks proofs that
he had been to the pole
Cook, whose mysterious disappear
ance from the Gramatan Inn, Bronx
Vile. on Nov. a., caused a sensation, is
in Norway. This positive announcement
was made by William L. Cook, of TAT
Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, who re-
ceived letter from his brother yester-
day.
Without adopting a, disguise, Dr.
Cook left New York on the Garonia Of
the Cunard line. on Saturday. Nov. a.,
and arrived In Naples on Dec. IL, two
days after the affidavits Of George II.
punkle, an insurance agent, and Cap
tain August WY Loose, a navigator.
were printed in New York and Lon
don.
Altho 1t was announced on the
morning OF Nov. 27--several hours be-
fore the vessel steamed from this port
that DR.. Cook would leave on the
Caronta, and notwithstanding the fact
that more than a. score Of reporters
searched the vessel for the explorer,
DR.. Cook succeeded in getting out Of
New York and reaching Italy without
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
BOYS TURN HlGHWAYMEN
Young Sons of Former Freight and
Passenger Agent Of Santa Fe Rail-
road Confess to Highway Robbery
and BursIary-Robbed Their Uncle
in st, Louis.

ST. Louis, Dec 21.-George and
Lawrence Thomas, orphan sons of ].
@. Thomas, former freight and passen-
ger agent of the Santa Fe railroad at
Pueblo, Colo, today confessed having
committed highway robbery and burg
larry, to the police here. Their parents
were killed In railroad wreck in 1904
With the boys, who are 10 and Ii
years old. is Joseph Kubat. Letters
found on Lawrence showed that he had
been attending school in Quincy, Ill.
He came to st. Louis Saturday night,
went to his uncle's home and there, ac-
cording to his confession today, stole
an automatic revolver, some trlnkets
and small amount of money. Latef
his uncle, Nathan r. Waters. asked the
police to arrest the boy on a burglary
charge.
While the officers were waiting for
Lawrence to return word came that S.
Reid Holland, of Webster Grove, had
been robbed by three highwaymen. a
watch and pin taken from him were
found on Lawrence and George con-
fessed the robbery, duplicating Kubat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
$4,000 GEMS FOUND ON FARM.
Diamond Withstands Every Test Ex-
oept Acid Dissolution.

washington, Dec. 21.-If an exami-
nation by experts verifles the opinion
of persons pT 0SesS - ::s:svt, u hIss>-~=T
ledge Of precious stones. Richard d.
Preusser, q locksmith OF this city. is
the fortunate possesor of diamond
flfty-three drains in weight and worth
approximately s25.0o0. The stone was
ground from a piece OF quartz found
on a farm Prcueser owns in Prince
George county. Maryland. Tho stone
has responded practically to every dia-
mond chemical test known with the ex-
oeption OF acid dissolution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21

R.F. o. WAGE RAISE SOUGHT.
More Than Dozen congressman Will
Riila VIII unita For Action

Washington. Dec 21.--An effort will
be made soon after the holidays TO
start a movement among the members
of the house to secure enactment of
legislation increasing the compensation
OF rural free delivery carriers. No less
than fifteen bills providing for in
creases of from 800 to $500 have been
introduced in tho present congress. ono
of which was presented by Mr.. Steener-
son OF Minnesota and another by Mr..
Gronna Of North Dakota. Representa-
tive Shepard OF Texas Is ono OF the
most ardent advocates of Increasing
the pay of rural carriers. and he has
sent letters to all other members who
have introduced bills of that charac-
ter. inviting them 10 concur In ways
and means to put some measure thru
the house
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
KILLED ON CROSSING
Farmer Struck by Rock Island Fast
Express Near notwithstanding in
Dangerous One, Being On Curve
and Almost obseured.

Special to Times Republican.
Rockford, Dec. 21.-The Rock Island
fast express, which was six hours late
killed Aaron Evans, farmer, at the
Smith crossing, just south of town,
about 1880 yesterday
This crossing is a very dangerous
one, trains not being visible to passers-
by on account of a deep cut and a
curve in the track. On the other hand,
trainmen can not see whether or not
the crossing is clear until almost to it.
Mr.. Evans was driving a colt which
it is said, stopped on the track. Before
he could get it started the express
ran into him, crushing his skull and
killing him instantly. He was brought
to town on the train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
sHoNrs, SENIOR, I'LL.
Father of Rail President Sick With
Pneumonia.


Pneumonia.
Chicago, Dec. 21.-Dr. Henry D.
'Shonts, father of Theodore P. Shonts,
is seriously i'll with pneumonia at his
home, 9210 South Robey street, and his
death is believed to be near.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore p. Shonts ar
rived from New York on the Twentieth
Century Limited yesterday morning
and will remain indefinitely Thruout
yesterday and last night the financier
was constantly at his fathers bedside.
Officials Of the Chicago and Alton
railroad, of which he is president, and
other business associates were unaware
of his presence in the city.
DIR. Shonts will be 81 years old if
he lives until Jan. 81, but altho man
of wonderful vitality for his age, his
recovery is considered extremely i'm
probable. Three physicians are, using
every means known to science to pro-
long his life, and the son expressed the
hope last night that their efforts will
prove successful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
YOUNG rowNER is FOUND.
Slips Away From University and
Mother Follows Him to Denver.

S"PS away from university and
Mother Follows Him to Denver.
Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Dec. 21-When Mrs.
Horace Nj. Towner, of Corning, came
here looking for her son, Horace NJ.
Towner. Jr., who recently left his stud
les at the University of Iowa without
saying anything to his parents. she
found that he had gone to Denver. Mrs.
ToWner took the next train for the
western city and had no difficulty In
locating her son. who. however, did not
return with his mother The father of
the young man said today. however.
that young Horace would be home to-
morrow.
A member of the family today said
in explanation of the young mans alb
sence from them that he tired of his
studies and had decided to strike out
for himself. The report that he had
planned to go to Europe with chum,
who had recently been left a large
sum of money. was characterised az
ridiculous and untrue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21

copsnhasen, Dec. 21.-Ths Uni
vsrsity Of Copenhagen, tho first
institution offs learning to reces-
nize Cook as the diseoversr Of the
north pole, today declared the ex-
plorer had failed to establish his
claim. Tho committee appointed
by the university to examine Cooks
records recently presented It's re-
port to the consistory Of the uni
versity, which reviewed tho de-
ductions Of the experts with the
greatest care and discussed the
findings from every standpoint.
That both the committee and
sonsistory were disappointed was
soon known
The oonsistory met today and
adoptsd . written report to the
effect tisat the alleged records
submitted for examination by
Cook faiIed TO prove his claim that
he had reached tho pole. The re-
part Of the committee, Of which
Professor stromgren was chairman,
% presented to the consistory
states that Cooks papers are
without any value, and that his
export 20 the university 10 praQ-
ticaiiy tho same as that published
in tho New York Herald upon his
return from the arctic expedition.
Copies Of his notebooks submitted,
says the committee, contain no
original calculations Of obssrva-
tions, but only the results thereof.
accordingly the committee con-
cIudes he affords no proof Of hav-
ing rsached tho pole.
Cooks original documents, tho
promised, wore mover submitted to
the university What was exam
insd was typewritten fnatter which
Cooks seoretary assured tho oom-
mission was complete and aoour-
ate duplication Of tho Information
contained in Cooks notebooks.
Cooks secretary today handed
Professor Torp letter from the
explorer in which the latter states
that not only were his instruments
left at Etah, as indicated in his
cable to the university Got. 23, but
most Of his astronomical observa-
tions were also left at that point,
and no adds that without these IL
seems unwise and impossible to
pass final Judgment upon his OK
petition. Tho report Of the eom-
mission 10 in effect that no original
micatobservations were pre-
sented and the only are that
there is an inexeusabIe lack Of in
formation that would prove that
the astronomical observations were
ready made.
There is much indignation thru
out Denmark today over the. sup
posed deception praeticed upon tho
Danish people by Cook. Members.
Of the university commission are
said TO be furious. Z
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
May End Controversy.

Washington, Dec 21.-Officers of the
National Geographic Society, while de-
clining to make an official statement
this morning, express no surprise at the
Copenhagen verdict on Cooks claim
Some say it was expected all along
Prof. Willis L. Moore, president of the
society, which, thru a committee, has
been conducting an investigation into
the discovery of the north pole, said it
was possible this committee will go to
Copenhagen to examine Cooks records.
Members of the board Of managers,
however do not think such an exam
ination necessary and are quite ready
to let the matter drop so far as the
Cook controversy is concerned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
SUES FOR $4,000.
A. w. MericIe Begins Action Asains
Can,enA Cnnearn fnr naaAL of Can

A. w. MericIe Begins Action Against
Cement Concern for Death Of Son.
Fort Dodge. Dec. 21.-A petition in
which the Acme Cement Plaster Com
pany is named a defendant. was filed
with the clerk Of the district court late
yesterday afternoon by A. w. Mericle,
administrator of the estate of the late
Rollie j. Mericie. who was accidentally
killed in one of the mines of the de-
fendant company late last summer.
Damages in the sum of ss22H.999eaa !ss
asked for the death of-the boy. who
1t is claimed was under 20 years of age.
The petition recalls the tragic death Of
young Mericle who lay for a period of
forty hours at Mercy hospital follow
ing the accident.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
PAGE ONE.
Teleqraphic News:

PRGE ON0s
Telegraphie News:
Cooks Papers Prove Nothing.
Final Report Ver!fles Forecast.
Explorers Friends Amazed.
Cook May Be Insane.
Commerce Commission Asks For
Power.
Ballipger-P inchot Row to BE Probed.
Boys Turn Highwa wnen
Rockford Farmer Killed by Train.
Rev. O. H. l.. Mason to Leave Iowa
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Hull Hurrying Home.
Shall Iowa Lot Corporations In?
Longest Drainage Ditch In West
Farmers Selling Frozen Corn.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorials:
Why Dowell Withdrew.
Old Age. a New Hope.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
I-ooker- On in Iowa
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Feed Problem Looms Big.
Railroad Relief System Conflicts
With Courts.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Death Stalks to Mar Yuletide JOY
Three Deaths In City and One a,
Home.
DIR. Baker on Public Health.
General and Brief News of the City
PAGES EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Give Saloon Consent Unwittingly.
Other Petitions Deferred
Plan Bigger Corn Show Next Year
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
All Grain Markets Weak.
Both Wheat and Corn Depressed
Slow Livestock Market
Cattle and Hog Prices Sag.
Big Trade With South America.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
ICE LEADERS STRIKE.
Situation Serious at Summit Lake for
Burlington Road.


Special TO Times Republican
Creston, Dec. 2i.-The ice harvest at
Summit lake was crippled yesterday
and the entire force OF car leaders
struck and quit work over trouble be-
tween themselves and the manage
ment An effort Is being made by C. S.
Rex & Son, lessees, to secure Greek
labor from Chicago to complete the
harvest
The Burlington road Is depending
upon Creston for its ice supply at all
points in this state and as their order
is yet untitled, the situation is decid-
edly serious. Only about one-fourth as
many men as We're needed reported in
the first place and with the balance of
these on, strike the situation may
hardly be said to be an unuuuiiiiffiiudd
success.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
Court and Council Clash.

Dubuque, Dec 21.--Police Captain
Markey has begun suit for reinstate-
ment to his position. As result of a
controversy with the mayor he was
laid on. The court issued a writ Of
mandamus compelling his reinstate-
ment. The city council adopted resolu-
tions providing for only one captain In
stead of two. Markey being the
younger, was reduced to patrolman by
the mayor, and .the-action was brought
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
EAST ST. LOUIS TROUBLES.
Eishtsen> Strangers Arrested at Belle
ville-Militia Probably Not Needed.

Eighteen, Strangers Arrested at Belle
ville-Militia Probably Not Needed.
Belleville. ILL.,, Dec. 21.-Etghteen ar
rest of strangers who were unable to
satisfactorily for their pres
ence in Belleville, were made this
morning. 1t is thought the men walked
from East st. Louis after the failure
Of the mob to reach town earlier by
street cars.
Despite the developments Of last
night 1t is not expected that the militia
will be needed, as.the sheriff is ap-
parently having the situation well in
hand.
The coroner's jury today declared
that "circumstantial evidence points
to William Clark, the negro, as the
murderer of Motorman Eugene v.
Goudey."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
FOR POISONING HUSBAND.

Indiana Woman Charged With Murder
Spouse Carried $1,000 Insurance.
New Albany, Ind, Dec. 21.-Mrs.
Pearl Armstrong was today formally
charged with having poisoned her hus-
basd, who died yesterday. Armstrong
had been i'll for some time, and, it
is alleged, his wife began admins
tering small doses of poison last
Thursday He held $1,000 life insur-
ance in the Modern Woodmen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
FARM HOUSE BURNED.

Dwelling and Contents Destroyed on n.
J. Benson Place, Near Union.
Special to mes-Republican.
Union, Dec. 21.-The house on the
H. j. Benson farm, southeast Of town.
was burned to the ground Monday
evening at 6 o'clock. together with Its
contents.
The house was occupied by Nathan
Jones, who lost nearly all Of his house
hold goods.
The fire got such start before 1t
was discovered that the family had no
time to save anything.
The fire was caused by an over
heated chimney. The loss is about
$500, with insurance of $400.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
FATHER SHERMAN INJURED.
Son Of General Falls Under Wheels o
Movinu Train.

WoVtHg srd"''
Santa Barbara, Cal, Dec. 21.-Fathe1
Sherman, son of Gen. William Te-
cumseh Sherman, is in a sanatorium
here as the result of an accident which
brought him near to death. AS train
came into the station here Father Sher-
man was standing on the steps of a
car He lost his balance and fell un-
derneath. When the wheels were al
most upon him, trainman rescued
him from his perilous position. Father
Sherman was. bruised, and was re-
moved to ST. Francis sanatorium
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
IOWA TOWN scoRcHED
Nine Buildings in Business Section of
Seymour, Wayne County, Destroyed
Loss Is 100000.

Seymour Dec. 2l.-Nipe buildings in
the business section of this town were
destroyed by fire early today. The
buildings were all occupied by mer-
chants, who lost heavily by having
their stocks destroyed. INCLUDING holi-
day goods as yet undisposed OF. The
loss will reach 100000, with insur-
ance OF less than half that amount
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
PIONEER PRIEST STRICKEN.

Father Mccarty, Aged Pastor At cresoo
Dies Of ApopIeetc Stroke.
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Dec. 2l.--F'ather McCarty,
aged 65. pastor of st. Mary's church
at Cresco, Iowa, for the past thirty
nine years. died this morning from "a
stroke of apoplexy sustained Monday
The dead priest was educated at Cape
Grardeau, Mo. and ordained at ST.
Frances, Milwaukee. He was we'll
known thruout the diocese as a brilliant
scholar. The funeral win be held
Thursday morning, at Cresco.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
DR.. MASON TO GO WEST
Presbyterian Minister at Boone Re-
ceives Call to Large Church at Long
Beach, CAL, and Will Leave Iowa
Early in January.

Special to Times-Republican.
Boone, Dec. 21.-Dr. o. H. l.. Mason.
for the past eight years pastor of the
Presbyterian church here has been
rendered call to rhe First Presbytcr-
ian church of Long Beach, Cal. one
of the largest In the country. with a
membership of 1000, and which is
erecting a 100000 church now
DIR. Mason informed the local church
board today of the offer. and they are
willing he should accept, realizing the
advancement it means to him. He will
probably deliver his farewell sermon
Sunday, January 8. the anniversary of
his coming to Boone
DR.. Mason is one of the strongest
Presbyterian ministers in the country
and the local church is loath to lose
him. He is also widely known in state
militia circles as chaplain of the Fifty
third regiment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
No News al Wsshinoton.

Washington. Dec. 21.-No news OF
any consequence from Nicaragua
reached the state department today
and no reports have yet been received
of the election Of Madriz to the presi-
dency. or of battle now being on In
the vicinity OF Rama.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
EicIt Dead il London Fire.

London, Dec, 2l.--Five bodies were
recovered this morning from the fire
made ruins of dry goods store IN:
the Clapham quarter. 1t Is known that
the dead number eight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
G. A. r. REUNION DATE SET.

Van SAINT Announces Decision Of the
Executive COMMITTEES.
Chicago. Dec. 21.--Samuel r. Var
SAINT. Commander -in-chief Of th(
Grand Army Of the Republic, who ads'
dressed civil war veterans here, ans.
nounced that the executive committed
set Sept. Ia Ia "a as the time for thu
next national encampment OF the q,
A. r.. at Atlantic City. N. J.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
University Of Copenhagen Declares Explorers
Records Do Not Prove Any Of
His Polar Claims.
ICONSlSTORY DISAPPOINTED.
HIS FRIENDS AMAZED

Cooks Original Documents Never Submitted to University
and Claims Submitted Without Promised Data Re.
garding ObservatonsCook at Present in Norway--His
Backer Bradley Admits Cook Fooled Him--Peary Says
II Told You So' and Considers Controversy as Finally
Closed-Cook's Closest Friend Clasps When Informed
the Findings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
CHILD DIES OF RABIES.
Another, Bitten by Dog, Will be Taken
to State Pasteur Institute.

Saltwater, Minn.( Dec. 21.-A child
of Albert Schroeder, a farmer of the
town of May, died of rabies. The
farmer had two dogs which developed
rabies, and it has just become known
to the authorities that second child
belonging to Schroeder, boy, was bit
ten about four weeks ago. Steps have
been taken to hurry the lad to Mime
apolis for treatment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
9= !. BULLETIN
Noti 5 Ae News Of Today
Tho Weather.

Tho Weather.
Sun ,a.~- Dec. 20 at 7::2i; sets at 4 Is.
Iowa. illinois and Missouri-Gener-
ally fair tonight and Wednesday, not
much change in temperature.
South Dakota-Snow tonight or
Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
dARsHALLTowN, IOWA. TUESDAY DECEMBER 2l, 1909

being recognized. He remained in Ma
pies for several days and then left for
Denmark to remain in close call Of the
committee of scientists engaged In ex-
anining his polar data.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21

always spoke with full confidence that
the decision would be in his favor.
Certainly never dreamed Of such
a fraud as seems apparent now" de-
|clared Wake
Herbert L. Bridgnan. secretary of
the Peary Artic Club. declared he never
had any faith in Cooks story and was
not surprised at the Copenhagen YER
dict.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
Troops Called out in Al.b.m..

Selma, Ala, Dec. 21.-Troops left
here this afternoon for Magnolia. the
scene Of the race troubles yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
Burglar Gets Twenty Years.

SN'0s~s SVse WOUsy Vurus
Britt, Dec. 21.-Judge Clarke, in the
district court here, sentenced Gus
Grimes to twenty years in the peni-
tentiary for burglaries committed in
this locality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
AMERICANS ASK PROTECTION
Plea From Granada That Marines B.
Sent There.

Managua Nicaragua, Dec. 21-The
United States consulate today received
plea for protection for the Amer
leans at Granada and asking that
United States marines be sent to
Granada,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
THE KANSAS WAY.

Rohhers Cut All Wires and Attemnt
Daring Bank Robbery.
Hutchinson, Kan. Dec. 21.-After
cutting all wires in the, central tele-
phone office at Abbyville. Kan, early
today, robbers made an unsuccessful
attempt to dynamite the vault of the
State Bank in that town. The robbers
were detected while working in the
bank, but succeeded in escaping.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-21
Family Wiped Out by Fire.

dmHy WIPvu ON py FTF6.
New York. Dec. 81. - Theodore
Fredericks, his wife and three children
were burned to death when their home
at, Yonkers- was destroyed this morn
ing. II