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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
Tho Klino Case Reina Heard.

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 24-The National
baseball commission met here today to
consider the case of Catcher John
King, of the Chicago National League
Club, who recently applied for REIN
statement. The King case has been
widely discussed in baseball circles.
and all members Of the commission
were put to review his application.
king had a three year contract with
Chicago but last spring declined to re-
port and remained away from the
club all season. He did not go to an
outlaw league and the only complica :
tion In his case was that he organized
a semi professional club which took
part in a. few games with semi-profes-
sional teams in Chicago.
Before the meeting of the commits
sion it was practically certain that
King would be reinstated, and that the
conditions imposed would notb be too Sc
vere All precedents were in favor of
him being reinstated.
The National commission failedNto
act on Kings petition for reinstate-
ment at today's meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
RURAL CARRIERS ORGANIZE.
Black Hawk County Mail Hustlers Per
feet Association.

Waterloo, Feb. 24.-Organization of
the Black Hawk County Rural Letter
Carriers Association was perfected at
a meeting held in the court rooms of
the federal building. The officers pre-
viously elected at the time Of the tenn
porary Organization were made. the
permanent officers as follows: Presi-
dent, w. L. Dix, Of Waterloo; vice
president, c. L. Stevens, of Cedar
Falls; second vice president, G. w.
Sage, of Waterloo; secretary-treas- :
urer, NJ E. Whitney, of Waterloo.
NJ. f. Whitney was elected a del
egate to attend the state convention of
rural letter carriers to be held in Ames
this coming summer. Burton L. Olney,
of Cedar Falls, is first alternate and
A. N. Alexander, of Waterloo. second
alternate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
FOUR HUNDRED EXPERIENCED
MEN PLACED ON DUTY IN
PHILADELPHIA.
MINISTER'S IN MOVEMENT
TO SETTLE BIG STRIKE
Suggest That Disputed Questions Be
Submitted to Arbtration-Prosid
Taft Calls for Information Regarding
Interference With United States
Mails.

Philadelphia. Feb. 24.-Mounted and
amply equipped for any kind of service.
four companies of Pennsylvania state
police. 200 men. arrived today to assist
the local authorities in maintaining
order. The troopers are all picked men,
veterans of the regular army who have
seen riot duty in all parts of the state.
An incident of the early morning was
the arrest by Mayor Reyburn and a
detective of two men whom they
caught placing distractions on the
street railway tracks.
Ministers Move For Arbitration.
The first open move to settle the
strike was made today when COM
mittee of clergymen of many denom-
nations proposed arbitration, suggest
ing arbitration either by a board COM
posed of the state railroad commission
and four others or board made up of
business and professional men. No re-
ply has yet been received.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
Markets and General !:
JAMIsON is PICKED
Believed Hs Will Succeed Towner on
District Bench " Latter Gets Con-
arsssionai Nomination.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 24.--The Capital
claims to have it straight that the bar
of Judge Towner's judicial district has
practically agreed upon State Senator
j. II. Jamison, to succeed Towner on
the bench in case the latter is nomi-
mated by the republicans for congress
and that Governor Carroll will be ask
ed to appoint Jamson. 1t Is also evil
dent from the Capitals story which
evidently comes from the governors
office that Towner will play safe and
not resign from the bench until he Is
sure OF his nomination for congress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
SEVERAL CITIES WANT IT
Active Bidding for Democratic State
convention-Jerry Sullivan to Be
Selected as Temporary Chairman.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Feb. 24.-Seven mem-
bers of the democratic state committee
are here to fix the time and place for
the state convention. A delegation ap-
neared from Council Blnffs and ottnn,-
q
wa to ask for the convention, and the
commercial club of Clinton sent an Of
fer to entertain the convention. Des
Moines also asked for the convention.
Members of the committee indicated
that Jerry Sullivan would probably be
selected to act as temporary chairman
of the state convention. The commit
tee will not decide the time and place
until late today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
cANNERs CAME BACK.
Said to Have Resolved Against Use
Of PreservativeS

Said to Have Resolved Against Use
Of Preservatives.
New York, Feb. 24.-Some apprehen
sion has arisen over report from the
Gamers convention at Atlantic City.
N. T., on Feb TO- to the effect that the
gathering had ignored that portion Of
Secretary Wilson's letter advising the
convention not to get involved in
trade controversy over the use of pre-
servatives. Officers of the Gamers As
ISOLATION say that instead of ignoring
this resolution, thanks to Wilson. 1t
was adopted and the declaration made
that outside of the necessary use of
water in the processing Of some items,
nothing Is nsed in packing fruits, veg
etables. fish in addition to sugar and
salt, also that, the convention considers
only such matters as directly pertain
to .the packing of canned fruits, vege-
tables and fish.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
MILLIONAIRE WALSH ILL.
Colorado Mineral croesus Is Struggling
for His li{A in Texas Climate

Colorado Mineral croesus Is Struggling
for His Life in Texas Climate.
Washington, Feb. 24.-Private ad-
vices from San Antonio, Texas. are to
the effect that Thomas F. Walsh, mill
lionaire mine owner of Colorado and
Washington. is seriously i'll in the Tex
as city. One very close to him and
who is kept constantly advised of
Walsh's condition, stated today that he
was very sick man, altho he was in
no immediate danger and that strong
hopes were entertained for his recov-
cry. Walsh is suffering from an af-
fection of the lungs. He left here about
four weeks ago for Palm Beach, Fla,
but it was soon found that it was
desirable that he should go to a dry
climate, and San Antonio was deter
mined upon as most suitable place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24

charged with public use. just as
much.> ifhnot more, than what is called
public utility companies
As the result Of the hearing in the
circuit courts. other differences were
either made or became apparent.
In the. tobacco suit. the court did not
find sufficient evidence to hold that
there was q monopoly in the trade in
question, altho 1t did hold that there
was a combination in restraint of
trade. In the Standard Oil case, the
court was unanimous in finding that
there was an illegal monopoly in ad-
dition to there being conspiracy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24

reelection is vindication Of the at
titude Of the Iowa leader in the recent
international disturbances aired at
special convention at Des Moines.
Jacob Ritter, Whites opponent In
the election held Tuesday, had the sup
port of the national mine works ad-
ministration in the canvas. The cleo
ton of secretary-treasurer and the re-
suit of the vote on the miners, hospital
will be in doubt until the announce
ment of the official canvass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
DAIRY TRAIN At cREsToN.
Cold Cuts Down Attendance Of Farm
ers-Good Speeches.

ers-Good Speeches.
Special to Times Republican.
Creston, Feb. 24.-The big dairy train
arrived here last night as per schedule.
and attracted quite a crowd to the
court house. where the lectures were
given and proved very interesting and
Instructive Owing to the intense cold
only those farmers in the near vicinity
of the city were able to attend. but the
city residents swelled the crowd, and
enjoyed the talk quite as much as their
farmer brethren. The train consists of
five coaches and carries a miniature
dairy farm with all the modern APP
pointments of an up-to date dairy.
Prof. Hugh Van Pelt discoursed inter
estingly on the dairy COW and her capo
bilities. and DR.. David Roberts told the
farmers, just how to make the tubercu-
lar test for themselves without the as
sistance of veterinary He also gay e
good advice as to the prevention of the
disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
DIES A WARD OF COUNTY
Former Prominent Boone Attorney and
Politician Victim of Dissipation and
Disease.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, Feb. 24.-M. I. Cooper, form
erly prominent attorney Of Boone
county, democratic politician and edi-
tor, died last night in the county hos
pital. Mr.. Cooper was college gradu-
ate. His fall from wealth and power
was pitiful in the extreme. Liquor, do
mestic troubles and cancer on the face
made the man an object OF pity arid
charity. A month ago he was found
aimlessly wanderings about the Mil
waukee depot in Madrid by Supervisor
J. M. Carlson. He was brought to q
hospital here but his rawlings caused
the authorities to place him in the
county hospital He gradually became
weaker until the end came.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
NEW BALL LEAGUE FORMED.
Four States, Including Southwestern
Iowa, Represented.

Special TO Times Republican.
Creston, Feb. PA baseball league
was formed at Clarinda Tuesday. in
which Clarinda, Shenandoah. Mary
vile, Nebraska City and Atchison.
Kan. were the five cities to positively
sign up. Creston was not represented,
but sent communication promising
to join if there were no percentage
plan of dividing the gate receipts, but
each town keep all the money taken IN
at the home game. The organization of
the league left the matter open. so
that another club can join and II is
expected either Creston or Red Oak
will be the sixth club. The league is
to be known as the Mink" the name
being formed from the initial letters OF
the four states represented, Missouri,
Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
PAGE ONE.
Ihic News:

PAGE ONE.
Telegraphic News:
Insurgents Defeated In Nicaragua.
Lose Hardest Battle OF War.
Packers Attempt Bribery.
Offer Prosecutor Money TO Quit.
State Troops TO Quell Rioters.
Taft Orders Report on Strike
Entire Trust Problem in Court Suits
Brisk Contest for Democratic Con-
vention.
Corporations Paying Up.
Attorney Dies a County Ward
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Democrats Meet to Plan Campaign.
Styles for Representative.
Woman Victim of Mock Marriage.
Anti Saloon League Wins Victory.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
Keep an Eye on Cairo.
How Business Keeps Up.
Is 1t Human Safeguard?
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Farmers Column.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Eddy Evidence All In.
Man Who Criticized Court Fined.
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
The Man in Lower Ten.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Lennox Company Machinists Strike.
Forty-Fiv Men Have Grievance.
Miss Lander Surprises Friends by
Marriage.
Mrs. Harriet East Found Dead.
Iowa Central Storing Coal,
Bad Fire Narrowly Averted,
Free Chickens For Poor.
General News OF the City.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Wheat Prices Erratic.
Corn Firm Despite Heavy Receipts.
Packers Force Hog Prices Down.
Steers Decline Because of Late
Trains.
Same Old Billion Dollar Congress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
THIRD ARBITRATOR CHOSEN.
Vienna Professor Third Arbiter Of U
S-Venezuelan Dispute.

The Hague, Feb. 24.-Prof. Essor
Heinrich Lammasch, Of the University
Of Vienna, was chosen today by the
other two as the third arbitrator in the
dispute between the United States and
Venezuela growing out of the claim
Of the Orinoco Steamship Company
against the latter country. The first
sitting of the court will be in Septem-
Der. The other arbitrators are Con-
zalo de Quesada, of Cuba, represent
ing the United States, and Auguste NJ.
+. Beernaert. Of Belgium. for vene-
zuela.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
TABOR COLLEGE IN LUCK.
Rev. Hill Has $4,000 Of tho Necessary
$4,000 TO Land Carncaie's $25 900.

Tabor. Feb. 24.-Thirty thousand
dollars in pledges was reached today
10y Rev Virgil HILL field secretary for
Tabor College. with the contributions
of local people which. added To what
has been received. makes the college
that much surer of securing the
s100.0 900 endowment for the school
Andrew Carnegie has promised se5.000
of the 100000 needed, provided the
college will raise the s75000
Tabor College is under the manage
ment of the Congregational church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
IS Move For Arbitration.
Federal officials Investigate.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Attorney Gem
eral Wickersham, upon instructions
from President Taft has directed the
United States attorney at Philadelphia
to report whether there has been in
reference with the mails during the
strike.
The president also caused the United
States attorney at Philadelphia to be
directed to see that mail agencies are
not interfered with, to cause the arrest
and exert every effort to secure the
conviction of any one attempting to
Interfere with the mail in any way. anu
see that the governments contract
with the Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Company is carried out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
Tobacco Pool Law Invalid.

Frankfort. KY, Feb. 2s.-The court
OF appeals today decided that pooled
tobacco can not be sold and that the
Creciiius law Is unconstitutional. and
ordered the lower court TO overrnle tho
demurrer TO an indictment charging
"unlawfully purchasing pooled to-
bacco"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
GENERAL cHAMoRRo's FORCES
PUNISHED AND PUT TO RoUT
At TIPITlPA.
RETIRE IN DISORDER
AFTER HEAVY LOSSES
compsIied to Abandon Arms and Am
munition and To Leave Dead and
Wounded on tho Field - Captain
Fowler, American Soldier, among
the Wounded-Much Rejoicing.

Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. 24.-Capt.
Godfrey Fowler, who commanded
Chamorro's artillery, is reported to
have been wounded in Tuesdays battle
near Tipitapa. Fowler is an American
and formerly was a member of the
Thirty-Third infantry. U. S. A. The
governments victory appears to have
been complete. The insurgents thrice
charged at the bridge over the Tipitapa,
hurting infantry against Aguilar's bat
terry Of Maxim guns in the fury Of
despair, but were unable to force a
passage of the river and retired in dis
order, abandoning 600 rifles, $4,000
cartridges and baggage, and leaving
the wounded upon the field The where
abouts Of Chamorro, leader Of the in
surgents in the recent battle, is not
known here.
Hardest Fight Of War.
The report Of the government VIC
tory was received with great rejoicing
here, and the celebration continues. Ac-
cording to General Rivas. the battle
began early Tuesday, the government
forces assuming the offensive by an at
tack on Tisma. which had been occu-
pied by the insurgents, who had
mounted two maxim guns. These guns
were commanded by Captain Fowler
and did great execution among the
loyal troops, and for seven hours
Chamorro had the advantage. The ar
rival Of reinforcements with artillery
anabled Rivas to dislodge~ the enemy,
and at sundown the rebels Withdrew.
leaving the dead upon the field. The
fight was the most severe Of the war
thus far, 400 men being killed or
W0unded. During the night Chamorro
attempted to capture the government
trencses ut Tipitspa. but after lighting
Four hours the insurgents were driven
back, retiring In the direction Of
Ha.ilo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
FATAL ACCIDENT IN CHICAGO.
Miiwukee Passenger Crashes Into .
Street Car Killing and injuring.

Chicago, Feb. "a. John Lawler. a i
street car conductor was killed: John '
Corcoran. motorman. probably was ia
tally injured and fifteen passep gers !
were severely hurt today In a rear end |
collision between a street car and ai
Milwaukee passenger train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
General Bell in Denial.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Major General
Bell, chief of staff, shown a dispatch
from Toxic, quoting him on the author
ity of certain Correspondents to the eff
feet that war. between America and
Japan is likely to break out any. mo-
ment, declared in the presence Of Sec
retary Dickinson, who gave his approv-
al of the statement, that he had new
er anywhere made such declaration,
and that there was absolutely no just
ification for it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
Masouers Stunned at Dance.

Cedar Rapids. Feb. 2i.-Frank Po-
pelka and Joseph Vavra were painfully
burned about the hands and face when
the cotton masks which they wore at
n masked ball caught fire from gas
let The young men will be confined
in the hospital for several days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
HAMILTON FARMER MISSING.
Edward Fortune Mysteriously Disap>
pears From Home. Deserving Family.

Special to Times Republican
Webster City, Feb. 2i.--Edward For-
tune, Well known farmer who has
been residing on the w. G. Burleson
farm near this city for some years.
has disappeared. X IL now nearly two
weeks since he 1eft ana the belief Ii
general that he has deserted his family,
consisting OF the wife and seven chii-
dren.
Fortune went away owing consider
able. W. c. Burieson has flied suit
against him in the district court asking
Judgment for ss55.oo. alleged to be due
on notes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
sxops Trial Continued.

Kansas City, Feb. 24-4In accordance
with the agreement OF the attorneys
the preliminary hearing OF DIR. Hyde.
charged with the murder of Colonel
sswope. was continued until March =.
Hyde's bond of $4,000 was renewed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
DRUGGISTS ALL ENJoINED.
kossuth County Is Due For Very
Dry Season.

Special to-! !Times-Republican.
Algona, Feb. 24.-The druggists Of
Kossuth county have all consented to
the issuing of temporary injunctions
against them for illegal liquor. selling
and have surrendered their permits.
This county is in for one dry season at
least, all due to the activity Of an anti
saloon league.
+ The commercial club has appointed
committees to secure better train SER
vice for Algona, short course next
year and federal building from Uncle
Sam.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
New 'Phon. Esch.na. Opened.

Special TO Times-Republican.
Clinton, Feb. 2i.--Officials OF the
Iowa Telephone Company from all over
the state are here today to be present
at the formal opening OF the splendid
new plant which was recently compiet-
ed in this city. Hundreds OF Ciintonites
visited the plant today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
PARDON FoR DR.. cRoFFoRD.
Physician Serving Time for Murder of
Girl TO Go Free.

Girl to Go Free.
Des Moines, Feb. paw. III. Berry.
of the state board of parole, is in the
city to report to Governor Carroll of
action taken by the board on various
cases taken up by the board last week.
1t is understood that the board will
recommend the absolute pardon of DR..
J. w. Crofford, who is serving time
for an alleged criminal operation. This
is the case, it will be remembered, In
which DR.. Artemus Brown went before
the board last winter and produced
sensational new testimony to the effect
that the girl in the case committed
the operation on herself before going
to the sanatorinm of DIR. Crofford.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
ARREST DR.. HULL AS susupEcT.
Prosecutor Holds Him Under Suspicion
Of Poisoning Prof. Vaughn.

Monroe CITY. Mo. Feb "a - Dr J. r.
Hun Was arrested here this morning
on n warrant issued In connection wifli
the death of Prof. j r. Vaughn, ut
kirkville. Mo, at the request OF Prose-
cutting Attorney Reiger. of Adair coun-
Is. Hull declares his Innocence and
says that he believes yaughns dsath
was due to uraemic poisoning. from
Brght's disease
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
connsrs' Agreement with Tammany

Albany, Feb. 24-That William J..
Corners will be retained as chairman
Of the state democratic committee, at
least until the expiration of his two
years term in April, is said to have
heen the Anal outcome cf Corners ne
gotiations today with Charles F. MUIR
ply, Tammany leader. Corners. It Is
said. has agreed to resign at that time
and lend his support in the fall cam
paig1,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
DIED EN- ROUTE TO HOSPITAL.
Sigourney Farmer Killed BY
Fall From Tree.

SnsS;;s! &c Times Republican
Cedar Rapids. Feb. 24.--James Ut
terback. prominent and wealthy
farmer of Sigourney. died just as a
Milwaukee train on which he was rid
ing pulled into this city last night.
Utterback, whose skull had been
crushed by fall from a tree. was be-
ing taken to Iowa City for an opera
tjOn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
PLUTES ARE PAYING
Corporations Practically Paid Up On
pubuqae RexsRas Collectors Books
-Thought None Will BE Pcnalized.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Feb. 24.-The internal
revenue office here today reports near
ly all corporations in this district.
regarding the corporation tax to the
collector here. 1t is believed all will
be in here on time to escape the PEN
atty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
Victory i. Confirmed.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Senor Corea,
the Madriz representative here has re-
ceived news Of the government victory
in the last battle in Nicaragua, and
this has been communicated to the state
department with copies of cablegrams,
so there can be no question of the
authenticity Of the dispatches.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
$4,000 FIRE AT GARY.

Steel Trust Town Loses Big Building
by lncendiary Fire.
Gary. Ind. Feb. 24,--Fire today de-
stroyed the Ohio building and greatly
damaged adjoining structures. The loss
viii reach $4,000. One person was ar
rested on suspicion OF incendiarism.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
Cotton Market Reeovers.

New York, Feb. e4.-The cotton mar
ket reacted from last nights weakness
and became decidedly firmer. spot clos-
ing thirty points higher than yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
DID NOT KILL BABE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dyson, Of Cedar Rapids,
Released From Custody.
Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, Feb. 24.-The authori-
ties decided that Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Dyson did not kill their infant and
they have been released. An analysis
of the stomach shows no traces of
poison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
Fatal Tenement House Fire.

New York. Feb. 24.--In fire of In
cendiary origin in a Varick street tene-
ment today fifteen persons were burned
or injured, two so seriously they prob
ably will die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
RESTAURANT HELD UP.
Masked Man Forces Clerk to Part With
$40 in Cash.

Special TO Times RepubI1can.
Cedar Rapids. Feb. pa masked
bandit at o'clock this morning held
up the One Minute restaurant forcing
the night, clerk, Charles Petska, to open
a cash drawer. The robber secured
$40 therefrom.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-24
Rock Island Plan. Improvement.

St Louis. Feb. 24.-An appropriation
OF $4.00o,o00 for the reconstruction and
shortening OF the Rock Island road be-
tween st. Louis and Kansas City was
announced here today.