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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23

Brussels, Dec. 23.-Albert l.. king of
Belgium. with his queen, Elizabeth,
made his state entry into the capital
from Laeken this morning Cannon
doomed the royal salute. church bells
rang and hundreds OF thousands of
subjects lined the route of the regal
march. crying Long live Albert" and
Long live Elizabeth"
Following a reception to the sena-
tors and deputies. the new king took
the oath.
Albert's speech from the throne was
an eloquent tribute to Leopold l.. and
to his uncle, the late King Leopold III.
referring to the Congo, he declared
the nations policy was one of hu-
manity and progress
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23

have talked the matter over with
President Taft, and have asked his as
slstance. Whether 1T will be the pur-
pose of the president to take a hand
In the solution of the problem is not
known. 1t is said, however, that the
president is more or less in sympathy
with the theory that the speaker has
now outlived his usefulness to the
party and become brake on the wheel
of party progress, and that he will be
willing, when the proper time shall
have come, to use his influence accord
ingly.
The Significance of an announcement
by Mr. Cannon, early next summer.
that he will not again ask for the
speakership, will be very great 1t will
clear up the house situation lin dozens
OF congressional districts in all parts
OF the country, but more particularly
In the central west, and be of itself al
most sufficient guarantee that the
sixty-second congress will be republi-
can.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
ATTACK ON CAPITAL
IS ESTRADA 5 PLAN
REvoLUTloNIsTs DECIDE TO
PRESS CAMPAIGN TO A DE-
clsivE FINISH.
GREYToWN NEXT TO FALL
UNLESS PLANS MIscARRY
madrz and Associates Now consd-
cred as Enemies-Wounded at Battle
of Rama Fill the Hospitals-Elation
of victors Mingled With Mourning
For Dead.

Bluef1elds. Nicaragua, Dec. 23.-Es-
trada. 1T is said today, will Immediately
assume the offensive against the gov
ernment of President Madriz. The in
surgent leader holds that the zelayan
element was removed from considera-
ton by the sweeping battle of Rama
Madriz and his associates represent the
enemy. A march on Managua is be-
lieved to be imminent The prisoners
captured at Rama have been we'll fed,
and all now espouse the cause of Es-
trada, and will be armed and enrolled
In the ranks of the insurgents.
Take Greytown First.
Details of Estrada's further cam
palsn are not made known, but it is
understood his movement on Managua
Will be via of Greytown, which he ex-
poets to fall with little show of re-
ststance. Various groups of the enemy
in the vicinity of San Juan river will
be wiped out and the path to the cap
ital made along Lake Nicaragua.
The exact number of dead, injured
>sAAe NsePeoA GU III tHe llSullnS near Kama
either Is not determined or the facts
are withheld. Today Bluefields realizes
what real war means. Wounded fill the
hospitals and the dead lie in many
homes. Funerals are being held in
great numbers
EIation and Mourning.
The insurgent elation over the tri-
umph that has placed Estrada In un-
questioned possession of Rama, Rec
REQ and the strategic point of Tatumble
hill, as we'll as the adjacent territory
heretofore disputed, is tempered by the
sorrow of the grief stricken homes.
There is less of noisy rejoicing at the
capital Of the provisional government
but grim determination to overthrow
the government at Managua has been
strengthened by sacrifices of the past
few days. Generals Mena, Charnorro
Diaz and Matuty are popular heroes
today American surgeons from the
cruiser Des Moines are giving splendid
service in the care of the wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
scHLEY BELIEVES IN COOK.
Admiral Asks Peary to Submit His
Proofs to Danes.

SNSNS VSdIy u 0OOIUIG
Proofs to Danes.
Washington, Dec. %. Reaffirming
confidence in Dr. Cook, Admiral Schley
called publicly upon Peary to submit
proofs that he reached the pole to some
scientific body other than the National
Geographic Society. The admiral said:
The Danes are the best posted men
in the world on arctic matters. The
University of Copenhagen should have
an opportunity to examine Peary's
proofs, and submit them to the same
test as applied to Cooks"
1t was suggested to the admiral that
the National Geographic Society some
time ago officially declared it's inten-
tion to let scientific bodies of reputable
standing examine and test Peary's
proofs.
But the organization has not done
1t, he retorted. SO far there has
been shown no disposition to carry out
it's avowed Intentions, has there?"
Schley reaffirmed belief in Cook
adding that he believed Peary had also
gained the pole.
The admiral has had wide expert
ence in the far north. In 1884 he COM
lnanded the Thetis expedition which re-
suited in the rescue of Greeley and
the six men cast away at Cape Sabine,
and believed lost. Members of the
National Geographic Society declined
odiscuss tSchley's suggestion. The
society is still smarting under the
curt reply of the university of Copen-
hagen to it's request that the commit
tee representing the society b>permit-
ted to be present when Cooks data was
examined.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23

difficult journey, only he lied about
his having reached the pole. He should
not therefore be classed as common
imposter"
Prof. Marshal n. Saville, chairman
of the committee of the Explorers
Club when asked if he thought the club
would eXpel Cook, replied, THAT is a
matter that will have to come ul be-
fore the board of governors. 1t alone
has the power to expel."
What do you think of DR.. Cook
now?" was asked.
why, he seems to have been ex-
ploded," replied Professor ,Saville.
do you think the National Geo
graphical Society will want to look
over the doctors proofs?' was asked.
Il don't see that 1t is necessary"
was the reply II think it's about
over"
Club to Gust Cook.
Herbert l.. Bridgman, secretary OF
the Peary Artic Club and member of
the Explorers Club. was firmly of the
belief that DR.. Cooks membership in
the explorers organization would be
terminated. '"I don't see how the club
can consistently keep him as mem
ber" said Bridgman. "He has proved
himself a man without honor, a plain
deceiver Such men are not wanted in
the Explorers Club"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
zelaya Says United States Meddled.


Managua Dec. 2S.-Zelaya yesterday
issued manifesto declaring his sur
render of the presidency was caused
by desire to save Nicaragua the
humiliation of the outrages threatened
by the powerful foreign nation which
was inaugurating a decisive influence
over the destiny of Nicaragua Be-
cause of his resistance against the i'm
position of tutelage, which was fore
runner of the conversion of the Latin
nations of America into u. S. depend
encies he had incurred the hatred of
that government, and when the defeat
of the revolutionists appeared certain
the United States inexplicably severed
relations with Nicaragua. Zelaya pro-
tests before the world against the med
ding of the United States and the
threat to land marines
The manifesto takes up the clauses
Of the Knox letter in an attempt to re-
fute the charges with copies of letters
he received from Coolidge, the former
American minister at Managua, thank
ing him for courteous treatment in the
matter of claims of Guatemala and
Salvador.
Zelaya declares Cannon and Groce
We're executed according to law. This
pretext for intervention, he asserts, is
similar to that employed when the
United States first intervened in Cuba,
for there was no proof that the Maine
was blown up by the Spaniards yet
this was taken as the cause of action
Nor is there any proof that Cannon
and Groce were executed unlawfully.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
HAWAIIAN HEAD IN DUBUQUE.
Distinguished Guest Given Dinner and
VISITING Niece

Dubuque. Dec. 2S.-walter Frear,
governor of Hawaii is in Dubuque. a
guest at the home of his niece, Mrs.
Allen Wallis.
A dinner was given Mt the Dubuque
Club Wednesday noon by Mr.. Harker
Spensley. in compliment to the distiu-
guished visitor whose stay was brief,
as he left the city Wednesday night.
Governor krear who is stationed at
Honolulu has been at the head OF af-
fairs in the islands for several years
past, prior to which time he was prom
inent in political circles at Washington
Several very enjoyable affairs were
given during the short visit made by
the executive in the Key City, and a
number of Dubuquers enjoyed the
privilege of meeting the noted states
man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
Tho Navy's Requirements.


Washington. Dec. 23.-To man the
entire American fleet in time of war
would require $500 officers and 72,2S1
men, and in time of peace 1859 officers
and 60,902 men according to Captain
Usher. assistant to the bureau OF nav
igation in a statement made public to-
day. These figures do not include Of
ficers and men at shore stations.
Four new battleships are to be COM
missioned as well as fifteen new large
torpedo boat destroyers and seven sub
marines. 1t is anticipated that the Ohio,
Wisconsin, and Missouri will go tenn
porarily out of commission, and that
the Denver and three others Of her
class will be replaced by the New
Orleans, Cincinnati, and Raleigh. which
are practically Of the same class.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
$4,000 THROWN AWAY
Township in Muscatine County Will
Endeavor to Remove School House
Built Year and Half Ago That Has
Never Been Used a Single Day
Trouble May Follow.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, Dec. 23.-The school board
of Wapsinonoc township, Muscatine
county,. will observe the New Years
day by adding another chapter to-
piece of litigation now almost as ia
nous as the far famed Jones county
calf case of few years ago. On the
day mentioned the school board will
open bids for the purchase and removal
of a fine two-story brick school build
ing, which cost the township about
$4,000, which was completed only a
year and a half ago, and has never
been used for a single day. The build
ing, new and modern, stands unfenced
on the farm of Frank Ruess, five miles
from town, on little plat of ground
bought by the district for the site.
From the very first in the buildings
history, when four years ago a close
vote decided upon the adoption of a
central school for the township. the
matter has been the occasion Of
controversy that has made enemies of
neighbors and divided families into
warning factions Twice it has been in
the supreme court and thrice in the
district court, and the very action
which has heen decided upon in the re-
moval Of the building is the sentiment
of a small majority and is resisted by
the adherents of the central school
plan and the county superintendent.
The building will not bring a small
fraction of its cost to the township
on the sale, and 1t is predicted that it's
attempted removal may be the occa-
sion Of a demonstration which will
climax the displays of temper pre-
viously indulged in by both factions.
Judging from the experience Of
Wapsinonoc township, Iowa will have
a hard time over bidding farewell to.
the little red school house on the
hill {" ses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
SENATOR M'LAuRlN DEAD.
Mississippi Statesman Expires Sudden
lv at kis Hama

Mississippi Statesman Expires Sudden
y at His Home.
Memphis, Dec. Ex-senator A. j.
McLaurin died last evening at his
home at Brandon, as a result OF an at
tack of heart failure. The senator
was seated in the library. when he sud
denly fell forward. Life was extinct
when the family reached his side. A
few moments previously McLaurin re-
marked he was feeling better than any
time since his recent illness, result
ing from ptomaine poisoning.
His successor will be either appoint
ed Immediately by the governor or
elected by the legislature which will
convene in January.
The funeral of Senator McLaurin
will be held at Brandon, Miss, the SEN
ator's home, tomorrow morning. At
the family's request, there will be no
official ceremony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
BROTHER OF EXPLORER Ex.
PRESSES FEAR THAT HE HAS
BEEN MURDERED.
WAS HuRRYlNe TO COPENHAGEN
HAS NOW DISAPPEARED
William L. Cook Says Enemies Had
Threatened DR.. Cook and He Fears
They Have overtaken Him-should
Have Been at Copenhagen Several
Days Ago.

New York, Dec. 23.-william L. Cook
declared today that he believed his
brother, DR.. Frederick A. Cook. had
met with foul play abroad, and he
feared he had been murdered.
Il had letter from DR.. Cook early
this week." said the brother, Gin which
he said he was hurrying to Copenhagen
with his proofs of having found the
pole. He should have reached Copen-
hagen before this, and as he had been
threatened with violence fear that his
enemies have overtaken him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
COOK TO GO INTO EXILE.
opinon Expressed That Explorer Will
Never Return.

New York, Dec. 23.-Prof. Herschel
G. Parker of Columbia University, who
was member of the expedition at the
time Dr. Cook claimed to have climbed
Mount Mckinley, yesterday discussed
the Copenhagen verdict at his home,
Brooklyn. Professor Parker regarded
the verdict as a triumph for science
and as credit to Denmark DR.. Cooks s
position, he said, now was that of a
"man without country" Denmark
now emerges from the whole affair
with credit Professor Parker de-
clared.
1t is evident that no official pressure
was brought to bear upon the investi-
gators. The first error made by the
Danish people and the king was due
to their kindness Of heart. They are
not to blame for that. And they deserve
the highest credit for not wishing to
stifle truth TO save their faces.
Cooks fate will be that of man
without country He has made him
self and his friends and the American
people ridiculous. 1t will be a great
deal harder for him to live down this
act than an ordinary act of criminality.
One of my friends expressed it very
we'll when he said that he had rather
be imprisoned for life for a>statutory
crime than be branded as Cook now
stands branded before all the world.
II don't think Cook will ever be
heard ef again. think he has left the
country and never will show himself
among any of his former associates.
Cook has broken the code of ethics of
explorers, and this is his worst offense.
He has claimed falsely what others
sought with great effort ana at risk of
their lives. And, besides the dishonor
of this, his exposure now furnishes the
records of exploration and works an
injury to other explorers"
Tempers Justice With Charity.
Harold Jacoby Rutherford, professor
Of astronomy in Columbia university,
expressed the sentiments OF his as
sociates in the department when he
said that the conclusion arrived at by
the Danish scientists in the case OF DIR.
Cook was expected at Columbia from
almost the very start.
"The Danish committee must have
had an easy task. said DIR. Jacoby
Cook having presented nothing orig
inal"
Professor Jacoby, however, thought
that Cook should not be called the
greatest imposter Of the age. Cooks
is singular case" he said.
Evidently he did go up into the
arctic regions. and did perform 4 most
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
FIREMEN's DEMANDS REJECTED.
Northwestern General Manager De-
cIares Against Wage Increase.

Chicago, Dec. 23-Locomotive fire.
men employed on the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad met with a fiat
refusal to their demands for an in
crease in wages on all large engines
A general committee. headed by S. A.
Boone, representing all the firemen on
the Northwestern system, held a con-
ference with General Manager r. H.
Ashton of the road, who declared that
no wage increase would be considered
by the road at this time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
NO STANDING IN COURT
Illinois Decision Seriously Affects For
eisn Corporations Which Have Not
Filed Certificates of Incorporation
With the Secretary Of State.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-Foreign corpora
tions which have complied with the H.
linois law requiring the filing of a GER
tificate of Incorporation with the Sec
retary of state, together with certain
facts concerning their business, are
not entitled to ask for relief in the
state courts, according to a decision
announced by the appellate court here
today. The ruling of the appellate
court establishes precedent, altho the
point at issue, the right Of an unli-
censed foreign corporation to appeal to
the state courts, had not been passed
upon by the supreme court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
Long Resists Extradition.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Dec 23.-Governor Car<
roll today gave a hearing to the attors
ney on behalf of John 7. Long,
Kansas City real estate dealer. undeE
Indictment at Washington, Iowa, fof
swindling. Long does not want to RED
turn for trial In Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
RATE ARGUMENTS SOON.
Commerce Commission Notifies Attor.
ney General Of Date of Arguments.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Dec. 23.--Attorney Gem
eral Byers received notice today from
the interstate commerce commission
that final arguments are to be heard
soon in the case of the Corn Belt Meat
Producers Association, involving
complete adjustment OF the intersrate
rate out of Iowa. He is seeking a later
date for the argument.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
Riqqest Mac. Exer lMade.

New York, Dec. 2s.-The largest map
ever constructed is to be prepared
under the auspices of the International
Science congress. according to Bailey
Willis. of the United States geological
survey. who has just returned from the
recent convention Of that body in Lon
don. The map which will represent
the entire world, will be $50 by 100 feet
in size, Each country will contribute
its own territory. The whole work will
be assembled in London.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
MRS. MARTIN WILL FIGHT.
Determined Not to Be Taken From
New York State.

New York, Dec. 23.-Altho Mrs. Car
oline B. Martin, mother of Ocey Snead
has been indicted with her two sisters
for murder, the New Jersey authori-
ties have not yet obtained possession
of Mrs. Martin, and she is determined
not to be taken from New York state
without a fight Her attorney will at
once sue out a writ of habeas corpus to
test the strength of the case against
his client.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
zELAYA TAKES FIELD.
Former President in Personal Com.
mand of Government Forces.

H'aTsu OF 0UVernneht FORCES.
Washington, Dec. 23.-Dispatches to
the state department today Indicate
that Zelaya has assumed directions of
the military operations in the western
portion of Nicaragua. and a stubborn
resistance to the expected advance OF
the revolutionists is looked for. Riots
are reported at Masaya and Granada.
where the people fought with the SOL
diers. American citizens at Granada
are again calling for protection.
Officials here regard the victory OF
the revolutionists at Kama as the be-
ginning of the end of the Zelaya- Mad
riz faction as a potential force in
Nicaragua. 1t is believed here that
within month Estrada will be defacto
president of Nicaragua.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
HARD FIGHT WITH FIRE
RiaIto Building, kansa. City, Destroyed
at Loss of 5o,ooo-Firemn's Lives
Menaced by Falling Walls.

Kansas City, Dec. 2s.-After two
hours fight, made hazardous by fire.
quent explosions and falling walls fire.
men here today succeeded in gaining
control of a blaze that consumed the
Rialto building, at Ninth street and
Grand avenue and caused loss of
$25O,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
NEWSPAPER CHANGE At ALBA.
e. G. Sloan Sells His Holding in the
Union to A. l. Anderson

OnIUn 20 n. e. NhdeFSon.
Abba, Dec. 23.-A newspaper change
has been announced in Abba. E. c..
Sloan, the junior publisher of the Abba
Union has sold his holdings to A. L..
Anderson. A few weeks ago an offer
of $4,000 was made on this plant and
it is understood that Mr.. Anderson
purchased Mr.. Sloan's interest on that
valuation. The office is one of the best.
Mr.. Anderson learned his trade on
the Union, and with the exception of
dozen years he. was editor of the
Grundy County Republican, his whole
life has been spent with the
Union. Mr.. Sloan has purchased the
books and business of the Monroe
County Abstract Company and will
take possession Jan. 1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
Can Sell "Friar Lands. !"

Washington, Dec. 23.-The attorney
general today decided the Philippine
government has power to sell "friar
lands" in any number of acres. not
withstanding the organic law limited
each sale to forty acres.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
ROOSEVELT WAS "DE.LleHTED."

Native Band From African Mission
Renders "Star Spangled Banner"
Kampala, Uganda. Dec. 23.-During
the reception for the Roosevelt party
at the home of F. A. Knowles, the sub
commissioner native band from the
Catholic mission rendered the "Star
Spangled Banner" and then sang the
words first in English anil later in their
own language, the translation, having
been made and rehearsed for the occa-
sion. Roosevelt said he was delighted
The expedition probably will be back
in camp tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
FALcoNlo is ANNOYED.
DisavowsN Story of Embassy of Un.
tied States to Vatican.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Papal Dele
gate Falconio is much annoyed at the
current discussion of the probable es-
tablishment of an embassy from the
United States to the vatican Falconio
says no such proposition has even
been discussed, much less thought Of
The whole story, as it has been cir.
culated, said the papal delegate is
pure invention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
COTTON REACHES is MARK.
Predictions of Bull Element Made Coco
in May Contract

New York, Dec. 2s.-Predictions OF
the bull element that cotton would
reach the 16 cent mark before the hol.
idays were made good today ThS
May contract was near that point in
the forenoon trading and stronger
cables favored the rise. Bull traders
saw their opportunity and on stronger
buying the market went up to the pre-
dicted figure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
Grafters Heavily Fined.

Youngstown, Ohio, Dec. 23-F,ines to-
falling $4,000 were assessed by Judge
Robinson today against the self-con-
fessed grafters. Ten county officials
and contractors are included.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
Term Would Expire in 1919.

Washington. Dec. 23.-saaator Nc
Laurin was 81 years old. His present
term Of office whereto he was elected
would expire in 1913.
McLaurin was a lawyer, served thru
the civil war as a confederate private
He was one of the strongest defenders
of the south, tho less radical than
some. He was an active worker on the
senate committee on the Mississippi
river and tributaries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
Peary Gets Culver Cup

Chicago. Dec. 23.-Announcement is
made here today that the Chicago
Geographic Society has awarded the
Helen Culver gold medal to Com
mander Peary for distinguished serv-
ices in exploration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-12-23
Washington Observe. Funera, Rit,.

Washington. Dec. 33.-President
Taft. members of the cabinet. and Dip
lomats today attended requiem high
mass for the repose of the soul of the
late King Leopold at ST. Matthew'S
Roman Catholic church.