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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
FLAG TEARS OFF ROOF
Largest ''old Glory" in tho. World
Does Damage and Effort is Being
Made to Haul It Down-FIas Weighs
5000 Pounds.

Pftsburg. July s.-The largest flag
in the world. unfurled here at noon
yesterday pulled thousands of pounds
of tile roofing from the court house
to-day MANY persons Had mira i;-
escapes from injury when the tile
crashed into the street. The district
about the court house and the Frick
building has been roped off. Police will
guard the place until score of city
employees remove the great banner. 1t
will take the best part OF the day to
lower the flag. The emblem is eighty
feet wide, and 100 feet long. and
weighs over 5000 pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
Fewer Fatalities in tho Country Than
in Previous Year-Dsad and Injured
Number 1000.

Chicago, July 6.-More rigid laws
and the growth of public sentiment for
a sane celebration of the Fourth have
had their result s!! over the country in
reducing the number of killed and
wounded in the annual holiday.
Full returns of the two day celebra-
ton this year show a falling off in the
number of killed of twenty-three from
the record of 1908. There were thirty
three fatalities reported at midnight
last night, as against fifty-six at the
same time last year.
Due to the more careful enumeration
by the police of the various cities,
there was an apparent increase in the
number of injured, there being 1883,
as against 1899 in 1908. There also
was growth in the fire loss, 1t being
$257,O0 in 1908 and $593,615- in 1909.
A fire at Spokane, Wash. which cost
$350,OOO, accounts for this increase,
however.
Chicago and its suburbs gave strong
evidence of the progress which has
been made in stopping the slaughter
in the path of the rejoicing over the
nations freedom. The statistics Of 12
dead and ia injured year ago We're
revolutionized. Not a single death had
been reported at midnight, and the
total number Of injured was less than
thirty.
OF the accidents which were placed
on the police records only half dozen
were serious, and it was estimated the
fatalities would not by any chance be
more. 1t was the duietest, sanest
Fourth Chicago has had since the city
was village, and the din of previous
years was almost totally squelched by
police regulations and the awakeneI
public sentiment.
Cleveland, o., probably made the
best record Of any city Of its size in
4he country in the fight against the
noise and perils Of the day. While
there were ten persons killed and six
ty-two injured during the one day cell
ebration in 1908. the two day festivity
in 1909 was passed without single
death or injury serious enough to re-
auire the attention Of physician. This
was due to the fact that the firing and
even the sale of fireworks or firecrack-
ers was forbidden within the city lin
it's.
Milwaukee, another leader in the
Sduc JUL III IIlONcIHeit, AepoItSO OIlty
twenty-five persons injured during the
two days this year, as against one killed
and sixty-seven injured in 1908.
Washington, D. c., escaped this year
without an accident where forty one
persons were seriously injured in the
previous year. and Los Angeles, Cal,
and Providence, r. L., cut in half the
list of victims of the day by the en-
forcement of their laws.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
CHEMICAL TEST ENOUGH
Government Wins Complete Victory in
Contention That Seized Whisky Con-
tained Substituted or Added Spirits
Chemists All Over the World In
teresfad

Cincinnati. July 6.-Federal Judge
Thompson today overruled the notice
for new trial in the case in which
the government obtained verdict by
Jury. that thirteen barrels OF whisky
seized on the premises of Corbin & Co
contained substituted or added spirits
The government wins q complete vic
tory.
This is said to be the first time in
the history of the United States that
a chemical test was held TO be suf-
ficient to prove contention of the
government that whisky had been
adulterated. Chemists all over the
world have been Interested in the out
como of tho case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
WAS TAGGART THE MAN7'
Prominent Democratic Politician Fig
ures in the GinsIes Case as Man
Who Wanted Possession Of Young
Lacee Maker.

Who Wanted Possession Of Young
Laege Maker.
Chicago. July s.-The name of Tom
Taggart, of French Lick Springs, Ind,
former chairman of the democratic
national committee, was brought into
the record of the Emma Gingles trial
here today.
The young Irish lace maker, on
cross-examination, had told Of the all
legged search of her room by Agnes
Barrette, her accuser, and the late Mrs
Cecilia Kenyon, looking for lace which
Miss Barrette claimed Miss Gingles
had stolen. This brought the story
around to Miss Gingles' visit to Miss
Barrette's room at the wellington Ho-
tel on subsequent occasion when, ac-
cording to Miss Gingles she was forci-
bly, disrobed by Barrette and Kenyon.
Did you fight against them?" asked
Assistant States Attorney Short
yes; until was worn out with cry
Ing and my exertions"
Was anyman mentioned?,
Yes; it was Tom Taggart, be-
lieve" Il 50
isn't 1t fact that you were told
that name to make a sensation in your
story?"
"No, SIR
"Who mentioned the name?"
miss Barrette. She said: "1f Tag
gart was only here"
Last Friday Miss Gingles testified
that she had been told that she could
have plenty of money. good clothes and
no work If she would go to French
Lick Springs.
What did you think when Miss Bar
rette told you the advantages or this
visit?" Short asked today.
Il thought she meant 1 was to marry
a man."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
WATERS SUBNER([
SOUTHWEST IOWA
CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS UNDER
WATER - GREAT DAMAGE
DONE IN VICINITY.
GREAT WESTERN TIED up
BY FLOODS BELOW ALTON
Twenty-Five Miles Of Tracks Put Out
Of Business and Trains Are AnnuIIed
Other Railroads Suffer Damage
and Crops Are Destroyed - North
western Hard Hit.

Omaha, July e.-The rain storm
which began at o'clock last night,
continued practically all night, reports
from the resulting floods indicating
heavy damage along the Missouri river
valley. In the vicinity of Missouri VAL
ley. Iowa, the entire valley is under
water. Crops on the lowlands are al
most entirely destroyed and numer-
Gus washouts ON the railroads are re-
ported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
COUNCIL BLUFFS UNDER WATER.
Worst Flood Ever Known There, With
One Exception.


One Exception.
Special to Times-Republican
Council Bluffs, July 6.--With one ex-
ception, when the Missouri river over
flowed and inundated west Council
Bluffs, which was many years ago, the
greatest flood ever known in this city
occurred last night continuing until
this morning, hundreds OF people ex-
periencing terrific incidents in the inky
darkness. Thousands of people who
spent the day at Lake Manawas were
unable to reach their homes, and at
o'clock this morning the Council
Bluffs and Omaha Motor Company
chartered special train of six cars on
the Burlington railroad and sent sew
eral thousand Omaha people home in
that way. Many hundreds of others
were marocned at the lake and at
hotels in this city.
Indian creek, which flows thru the
city, was out Of it's banks and did
enormous damage, estimated at at least
$4,000 in the city. In the new opera
mouse, located across the street from
the postoffice,, the mud is today knee
deep In the dress circle the water hav-
ing last night been neck deep in the
pit. A small building on Broadway COL
aapsed, precipitating the contents Of a
( billiard hall into the basement full of
water. No fatalities are reported, but
there Were hundreds of escapes. A
dozen automobiles were stalled in the
mud, and In. several instances the oc-
cupants had to mount the seats to get
out Of the water. Women were carried
In the arms of male companions to
places of safety, In many instances the
machines being left in the streets until
today. Hundreds of stores and homes
are today q mass OF mud on the first
floors.
Several people were rescued from
their homes last night by the police.
Many reports Of drownings which
proved false resulted from families be-
ting separated during the storm and
excitement. Railroad traffic on many
of the lines is badly demoralized.
A reporter who made a trip thru the
Hooded district this morning found
much distress. In a district from Fifth
avenue to Nineteenth avenue, fourteen
blocks long and ranging from two to
four blocks wide, the entire area was
Hooded. The basement walls of many
houses have collapsed, and the build
angs are in danger. r. H. Nichols,
manager for the Groneweg & shoent-
gen Wholesale Grocery house, was
narooned at his office all night Mr..
Nichols went to the wholesale house
early last evening, and was caught
there and was unable to get away
Two miles of track were undermined
'by water. The ballast gave out, and
hundreds Of workmen are doing their
best to get the line working again. Sup
plies were sent from Boone The rain
continues falling in torrents at West
Side, Vail and Council Bluffs The
water at the Bluffs reached the North
western station and flooded it. The
tracks and rolling stock are under
water, which is still rising. The Sit
nation grows worse, and the North
western Is detouring trains both north
and south on the main line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
IOWA. TUESDAY JULY s, 1909

special train from Norwich, Conn. and
will leave during the day for Albany to
take part in the Charnplain ter-cen-
tenary celebration. 4 chunk of coal
crashing thru the window of car
Immediately ahead OF that occupied
by the president caused considerable
excitement while the train was passing
Stamford. Trainmen seated at the
window was slightly cut by glass.
Railroad men explained that the coal
must have fallen from a heavily laden
train which the special was passing
at that time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
TWO Weeks TIME 70 pEMuR.

American Sugar Refining Company
and Officers Plead Not Guilty.
New York, July &-The american
Sugar Refining Company and certain
of Its officers, Ia the United States cir
cult court today. plsadsd' not guilty to
indictments recently found against
them. charging conspiracy and COM
bination in restrain sf trade Judge
Hand accepted the pleas ana granted
counsel two weeks time to demur, or
take other action rspsrdins the indict-
ments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06

only rev OF the terminal companies
made gains over the year 1907. How
ever, that the railroads of Iowa are
very prosperous is shown by the de-
tailed reports which show that there
has been an increase in the passenger
receipts due to the 2-cent fare law
and the net earnings per milo after
operating expenses are paid show good
earnings. 1t has been the claim of
many that the railroads were making
too much out OF the people in the way
Of freight rates. The argument will be
that the railroads have not been in
jured tho their net earnings are less
than at one time. The railroads argue
that they have been hurt.
The net earnings per mile for the
more important railroads doing busi-
ness in Iowa for the year ending Dec
81, 1908, are as follows: Burlington,
$2.445.s1: Great Western. sSss7s: Chi
oago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul. $2,77177:
Northwestern, s3,0o9.ss; Rock Island.
$2,1s0.41; Chicago. ST. NJ. e. o., ST.
SOe.76; Dubuque & Sioux City. $685.
SO; Iowa Central, s1.314.47: Mime
apolis & st. Louis, $1,242.52; Wabash,
s3,32s.21.
Practically all railroads doing bus
iness in iowa are prosperous. The only
roads which report net losses rather
than net earnings are the following:
Abba & Centerville road $212.42; At
lantie Northern & Southern railway.
$352.33: Crooked Creek Railway &
Coal Company, $6.05; Newton &
Northwestern, s224.24.
Tho average net earnings per mile
of A.. t, t~
the net earnings per mile Of the inter-
urbans which are coming to be quite
a factor, is sl.66013.
vociferous zeal on the part of some
as the especial champions of the child
labor movement in Iowa caused smile
to spread over the face of Ex-State
Labor Commissioner Wennerstrom
when 1t was called to his attention.
The fact Is the foundation was laid
for the. present child labor laws when
Wennerstrom was labor commissioner.
At that time to advocate such meas
ures was unpopular and he met with
considerable opposition. In his report
published by the state eight years ago
Mr. Wennerstrom went into the mat
ter fully. He was ably sustained by
Prof. Frank Herriott and Mrs. Isaac
Hills Of Des Moines. and these were
about the only ones outside Of some
members OF the legislature. In the leg
tslature Representative B. F. Cum
mings. OF Marshalttown, championed
the bill that was introduced and al
most succeeded in getting 1t thru. 1t
was in fact the work done at that ses-
sion that made the measure possible
latter on.
The law is being enforced properly
now and is ably cared for in the hands
OF the present labor commissioner, who
Is an avowed advocate OF the child la
Dor law. The amendment OF the last
session makes 1t possible furthermore
for the present labor commissioner to
enforce mueh more completely Che pro-
visions OF the law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
SEVERAL DROWNED IN MISSOURI.

Farmer Boys Drive Into Stream and
Are Lost.
st. Joe, July 6.-Railroad traffic to
the north and west OF ST. Joe is demor-
allied today, the result of the heavy
rain last night. Considerable damage
to wheat is reported.
While attempted to cross a swollen
stream near Maryville last night the
bridge was washed away, and Charles
and Joe Brewer, farmer boys, with
their team were drowned. Three other
persons. are reported missing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
Rain Prevents Celebration.

Special 10 mes-RepublLcan.
Carroll. July 6.--The two-days' cell
ebration and race meeting planned for
this city yesterday and today was
necessarily declared Of because OF the
downpour of rain. Many visitors came
to town yesterday. and portion Of this
entertainment provided was given, but
no attempt was made to pull of tho
track events. The races may be held
at some later date
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
TWO UNIONS OPPOSED.

Miners Of Cape Breton Affiliated With
American Union Go On Strike.
Sydney, c. b., July 6.-The strike of
the United Mine Workers of America.
which is regarded as contest between
that organization and the Provincial
Workinsmen's Association members,
which latter organization remained at
work, took place at the collieries Of the
Dominion Coal Company today. About
5000 men are onut. Both organiza-
tions claim majority Of the workers
in the mines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
Mrs. Oliver Resian..

Special to Times-Eepubllcan.
Boone, July s.--Mrs Nanny Oliver.
matron OF the Eastern Sar Masonic
home here. resigned today. Miss Walk
er Is in temporary charge, pending tho
arrival or Miss Hall Numerous inter-.
nal troubles at the home Is the cause,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
Delegate. to state Meeting.

Special to Times Republican
Dubuque, July ED Teuch and E.
d. Harris. of Epworth. rural mail car
riers OF Dubuque county, were elected
as delegates to the state convention of
mail carriers, to be held in Des Moines
in August.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
WORKMAN DEcAPITATEp.
Dubuque Man Struck by Two Trains
at Same Moment.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, July 6-Peter Rink, aged
bo an employe of the excelsior works
at East Dubuque, was killed on his
way to work at 15 this morning. His
head was cut from the body, two trains.
on the Great Western and Burlington,
both striking him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
POWDER BLOWN INTO EYE.

Special to Tfmes-Republican.
Iowa City, July 6.-Lawrence Casey.
the 11-year- old son Of Edward Casey,
of this city. was injured yesterday af-
iternoon by having powder from an
ordinary hrecraclser blown into his eye.
As result he will lose the use Of the
injured eye for several weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
LAKE cHAMpLAlN cELE1RATloN

Ceremonies Attended BY Prssident Tar
and othsr Distinguished Guests.
Ticonderoga, N. z, July 6.-Old Fort
Ticonderoga, whose famous ruins arc
In the process sof restoration, formed
the setting for today's ceremonies In
connection With the Lake Champlaia
tef-eentenary celebration, Added irn-
rortance was given today's ceremonies
BY the arrival cf President Taft and I;
party of distinguished guests iate 81
the afternoon. 4 heavy saih which sek
N shortly after . O'clock, gave the eay
decorations = 'beAragsled apped1kce.
and thrsateled to play havoc wfsA the
yfAne ~ the csm1An1sions. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
DIES At rurulLA, SAMOA.

Lieutenant Commander w. x. Gise, Of
Gunboat Annapolis, Dead.
Washington, July s.--Lieutenant
Commander William x. Gise. executive
officer OF the gunboat Annapolis sta
tion ship. at Tutuila, Samoa. died at
that place yesterday. He was 3s years
oof age and a native OF Dwight, Ill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
TO INACCURATE STEAM FERRY.

II Will Carry Passenger Trains Be.
tween osasnitx and rrsIlebors.
Berlin. July S.--Dmperor william. on
board the imperial yacht Hohenxollern,
met G,istavs. king Of Sweden, at sas-
nits Isle Ruegen, today to inaugurate a
steam ferry for passenger trains be-
tween Sasnitz and Irelleborg, Swe-
den.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
F. w. cUsHMAN DEAD.
Pneumonia Fatal to Representative in
Congress from Tacoma, Wash.

New York. July 6.-Francis w. Cush-
man, representative in congress from
Tacoma, Wash, died this morning at
the Roosevelt hospital from pneumonia
Cushman underwent an operation
short time ago, and pneumonia result
ed. The body will be sent to Washing
ton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
NINE MINERS KILLED.

Explosion in Colorado colliery Causes
Death of Nino Foreigners.
Trinidad Colo. Jnly 5.--Nne men,
all foreigners. were killed today by an
explosion Of gas In the mine Of tho
Cedar Hill Coal and Coke Company at
Tolerville near here
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06

via of Perry to Slater on the Milwau-
kee then to Ames and into Boone on
the Northwestern.
The Des Moines river is going up
rapidly. The worst flood in history is
feared and people on the lowlands are
preparing to leave their homes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
CHARGE FLATLY DENIED.
Answer to tho MeAdams Suit, Filed at

Chicago.
Chicago. July Edwin l., Nc
Adams charge that the quotations
COMMITTEES of the Chicago butter arai
egg board. manIpulates the quotations
for its own particular benefit, and acts
in restraint OF trade. Is flatly denied
in an answer filed here today to the
McAdams suit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06

Eight Miles Track Washed Out.
Chillicothe, Mo-, July 6.-Hard rains
and the rapid rising of Medicine Creek
northeast Of here, brought the creek
out of its banks at Bait today and
washed out eight miles OF the st. Paul
railroads tracks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
LIGHTNING STRIKES OIL TANK.
Plant Near MartinsvilIo, H., Threat.
encd With Destruction by Fire,

Tcrre Haute. Ind. July 6.---'rhc plant
OF the Ohio OH Company. near Mar
tlnsville. ILL.,, Is threatened with de-
structton by fire, which was started
by lightning striking one of the $4,000
gallon tanks. The vandalia railroad
has sent several trains. carrying fifty
workmen from here to Martinsville.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
FIGHTER ASSAULTS REFEREE.

JACK Sullivan Strikes Official Because
Of Adverse Decision.
Sacramento. July s-Frnnk Mantell.
of Pawtucket, r. l.. won vhe twonty-
round decision over Jack CTwin) Sui
livan of Boston. yesterday. The fight
was fast thruout. When Rcferco
Schucr announced Mansell the WIN
ner he was struck twice by sullivan
before the police inierfered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
Accidents in Iowa.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa CITY July e-Elmer Pogenpohl,
of this city, was injured yesterday by
the explosion Of an improvised toy
cannon made of beer keg faucet. The
thumb Of one hand was shot into his
left eye, tearing it out Of the socket
He will lose. the sight of it. Lockjaw
Is feared.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
T.-R. BULLETIN
y
Noticeable News Of Today
Tho ather.

Tho sather.
Iowa-Showers { ight and Wedncs-
day; rising tenp5 ure,
Misunderstanding onight and We'd
nesday, with show,. slightly warm
er in the extreme y n.
Missouri-Partly = ,dy with show
ers and thundersS Us tcnlsh, or
Wednesday.
South Dakota--shS RS tonight or
Wednesday; warmer >. tight.
PAGE oe,e.
Telegraphic:
Southwest Iowa Under Water.
Council Bluffs Flooded
Railroads Tied up by washouts.
Tariff on Tobacco to be Boosted
Bill Now Formally Before Senate.
Chauffeur Forces Girl to Wed
Same Old Plant of Railroads
Say Iowa Laws Hur, Revenues.
Police to Intercept Ling
Flag Wrecks Roof of Building
Taggart Figures in Gingies Scandal
FACES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
10000 White Plague Victims in Iowa.
Saloonists Fear Moon Law.
L
Northwestern Section Hand Killed.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorials:
Insurance in Germany
The Mason City Stunt.
a Million Courts of Appeal.
Topics of the Times
Iowa opinion and Notes
Bird Lore.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
New Board VIII Ross Schools.
knights of the Grip
PAGE SEVEN.
General News:
A Pilgrim Memorial
Queen of Airships
PAGES SIX. EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Judge Parker Enjons Buildings
Three Saloons Affected in Ruling
Council Transfers More Consent.
Jack" Parker Answers SUMMONS.
Few Accidents Mar Fourth.
Celebration in County Towns
Waterloo to Hear Booze" Sermon
Who Knows Charles Harris?
Hardy Firned Golf Champion
Local Womens Favorite Recipes.
General News OF the CITY.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General
Wheat Loses Advance.
Slump In Corn Prices
Prime Hogs Establish New Record
Cattle Market Slow.
Iowa and the Senate Future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
FAMILY CHAUFFEUR
FORGED GIRL IN E'[)
SENSATIONAL pEvEL LopMEnTc IN
DIVORCE SUIT OF SOUTHERN
BELLE.
COMPELLED TO ELopE
TO SAVE FATHERS LIFE

Mrs. Silva speer Thomas Granted Di.
vorce From Hero of Few Months
on Showing of Threats and use of
pruss-oocs Not Remember We'd
ding Ceremony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
TEHERAN EXPECTING ATTACK.

That City I. ccn.s!!=.=!y !.v..t.a BY
Persian Revolutionary Fsress.
London. July 6.-According to a
special despatch from Teheran, that
city is completely invested by the Per-
sian revolutionary forces, who are ex-
pected to attack at any moment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-07-06
rHAw TAKEN FROM mATTeAwAN
Will be Held at White Plains, Until
Hearnu IN concluded.

Hearing 10 Concluded.
White Plains, N. Y, July 6.-Counsel
for Harry K. Thaw today scored a
partial victory in the hearing to de-
termine Thaw's sanity, held before Jus
tice Mills, by obtaining a court order
removing Thaw from Matteawan, and
placing him in the custody of Sheriff
Schert, OF White Plains, until the hear
ing is concluded.