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Fairness Should Prevail.

In dealing with corporations. said the
speaker, il is always we'll not to do any
thing until the fullest information is had.
II must be remembered that thousands
of persons have invested their money. and
IL is only fair that something definite
should be known of the business before
congressional action is taken.
He predicted that in few years cars
in this city will be using storage bat
teries and that the single rail system
will also be in use He spoke of the
great progress that has been made In the
street car systems in the past few years
and predicted even greater improvements
in the future.
Referring again to the need of a public
service commission, he said the members
should he paid good salaries. as only
competent men could properly perform
the work. He suggested a salary of
$1,000 a year. Mr.. Smith said he favor
ed government ownership of the tele-
graph lines and charged that the Western
Union Telegraph Company had purchased
and shelved valuable inventions in order
to- stick to the old Morse system of
operating by hand and keeping up the
excessive charges. He told of what is
being done by the Telepost Company In the
matter of quick and cheap telegraph SER
vice, and said the company Is now knock
ing at the door of Congress to gain ad-
mittance to the District.
And" he said. II do not see how any
member who carries his conscience with
him at all times can refuse its request"
Reduction in Express Charges.
He advocated a reduction in express
charges and said that before Congress
adjourns the two big telegraph companies
will be required to pay their just proper
ton of taxes He congratulated the as
ISOLATION and the people of the District
upon the fact that they have three eX-
cellent men serving as District Commits
sioners He also complimented Mr.. ID. A.
Edwards president OF the association, for
his untiring efforts In the matter Of look
ing after the interests of the people of
the eastern section.
Judge DeLacy gave the members of the
association an idea of Juvenile Court
work and told number of interesting
stories showing the great good that had
been accomplished. In dealing with de-
linquent boys who are disposed to be lazy.
he said he prescribes a cold both each
morning and has found ii effective.
A short business session of the associa-
ton was held. The question of reclaim
ing the Anacostia hats was discussed
and the association voted to oppose an
appropriation of s275.OoO for the remodel
ing of the Jail. Refreshments were served
by the ladies.
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Tracks on the Water Front.

One suggestion, he said. was that tracks
should be laid along the line of the water
front, but such a conclusion raises the
question of ownership of the land and
means a delay as we'll as the expenditure
of about $4,000.
Il am in favor of eliminating the grade
crossings" declared Mr.. Smith, land
think they should be eliminated at the
earliest possible moment.
Another matter in which he was deeply
interested, he stated, was the so-called
loan shark bill. The measure, he said,
was tabled in the committee during his
absence at a Lincoln banquet. the only
meeting of the committee he has not
attended during the present session His
hope now is that the Senate will pass
the measure and give the House commit
tee another chance at it.
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URGES NEW SYSTEM
Mr.. Smith Fav0rs Public Serv-
ice Commission.
BETTER FOR THE DISTRICT
Chairman of House Committee Ad-
dresses Citizens Association.
PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Discusses Gas Question, Street Rail-
ways, Telegraphs and Telephones.
Judge De Lacy's Speech.
PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENTS

Representative Samuel W Smith,
chairman of the House District commit
tee. and W. II. De Lacy, judge of the
Juvenile Court. were speakers before the
members of the Lincoln Park Citizens
Association at meeting of the associa
ton in Epworth Church last evening.
The former spoke of the efforts that are
being made to improve the District, while
the latter told Of the work Of the court
over which he presides.
Il believe Representative Smith
said, that l have been especially ia
vored by the presence of ladies here to-
night. 1 believe the admittance of ladies
would be valuable aid to the organi-
cations which have already accomplish
ed SO much in the District"
Mr. Smith told of having become ac-
quainted with members of the Lincoln
Park Citizens Association a year ago.
when he accompanied d. A. Edwards
its president, about the vicinity of Lin
coin Park to get an idea of the street
improvements that were needed. Much
good he said is still to be accomplished
By the citizens associations, and il is
necessary for them to act jointly.
There have been los bills introduced
at this session of Congress, referred to
the District committee, he stated, and
forty of them have been acted upon.
While many of them have already been
disposed of, he stated, some of the more
important measures are still to be con-
sidered. He referred to the elimination
of grade crossings as being an all-in-
portant problem. 1t is not an easy one
10 solve however, and before removing
the remaining grade tracks, he stated,
provision must be made for getting
freight into the navy yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-02

Crest Brand Bacon (snall
strips, ID. .22c
Crest Brand Bacon. sliced.
lb.-pkg. .26c
Berkshire Sliced Bacon,
lb.-pkg zoe
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Dried Fruits.

Evaporated Peaches. lb. .Ioc
Evaporated Apricots, lb. LAC
Evaporated Apples, Id. ..12c
Prunes, o5 to pound, b.. SC
Prunes, o5 to pound, lb... &c
Prunes, As to pound, h.. ..1oc
Extra California Prunes,
Is to pound, lb. .17c
Fancy Silver Prunes, IS to
pound, Id. .I6c
Fancy Peeled Peaches, ID. 25c
Jumbo Muir Peaches, Id. .I5c
Extra Fancy Apricots, h.. ooc
Pitted Prunes, pkg. .12c
Basket Brand Raisins,
pkg. IZI2C
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SHEFFORD'S
SNAPPY CHEESE.
1Oc.

I'D. 49,. $50
Domestic Swiss Cheese,
ID. .>5C
Full Cream Cheese, lb. zoe
Royal Luncheon Cheese,
Jar. .Ioc, I5c, CSC
Kingan's Potted Cheese. .1oc
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Fragrant-Delicious.

Golden Tipped Ceylon-
India, 11-lb. pkg, 25c.
Thea-Nectar, pure Chinese
black tea, green tea flavor,
one-pound carton Especial
present with each lb.), ooc.
Celinrus, extra fine blend
Ceylon-lndia- Russian, A-lb.
lead packets, each, 3oc.
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Campbell's Goods.
Soups. 3 cans. .25c
Tomato Ketchup, bottle. .Ioc
Tabasco ketchuD. bottle. .Ioc
Baked Beans. can. 49,. .Ioc
Salad Dressing. bottle. .Ioc
Prepared Mustard, jar. .1oc
Chill Sauce. bottle. .Ioc
Fruits.
Layer Figs. ID. ...I2c
Grape Fruit, each. ....... &c
Messina Lemons (large).
Florida Oranges, fancy
stock, dozen. .25c
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Oolong, Gunpowder. I'm
perial, Young Hyson, h..
4oc, SOC, 6oc, Soc, $I.oo.
English Breakfast. Ceylon,
Assam, lbs. 4oc to SI.oo.
Golden Key, a new blend
of green and black, one-pound
carton. 6oc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
DECISION IN CRAWFORD COUNTY
SALOON CASE OF STATE WIDE
INTEREST.
VIOLATION OF LAW
vITlATEs RENT CONTRACT
Should Federal Supreme Court Sustain
Decision Twill Tend to M AXE Prop
erty Owners Averse to Leasing Build
inss For Saloon Purposes-Have No
Recourse Against Tenants.

Council Bluffs, Feb. 14.-An import
all persons renting property for saloon
purposes sit up and take notice, was
that rendered by the district court of
Crawford county, Judge Frank M.
Powers presiding, which, if sustained
by the supreme court will revolution
ize the relations OF saloon men 10 their
landlords and place the former in a
position authorizing them TO recover in
the courts all rental they may have
paid, in case they have not complied
strictly with the provisions of the
mulct law.
The case in point was that of Koepke
against PEPPER, for selling note given
for rental on a saloon that burned
down. details of which We're given in
the dispatches Saturday. But the de-
cision Of the court is far more reach
ing than the locality or individuals
directly concerned.
PEPPER had previously sued koepke
on the note, and obtained a judgment.
koepke paid this judgment and i'm
mediately brought suit against PEPPER
for a repayment OF il in the district
court of Crawford county, based on the
claims ne had urged in the United
States court, viz, that he had been run
ming saloon on the leased premises,
for which the note was given for rental,
in violation of the mulct law. and,
hence was entitled 10 refund Of all
the rentals paid
PEPPER set up the defense of prior
adjudication in the federal court, that
the note and lease were originally given
for valid consideration in a land
trade; that he had nothing to do with
the running of a saloon; knew nothing
about it, and also that Koepke could
not recover by reason of his own un-
lawful act in violating the law
These defenses, as well as the ad-
judication of the United States court,
We're overruled by the court and the
jury was instructed 10 return verdict
for the plaintiff for the s21C7 that
koepke had paid on the judgment for
rent in the United States court. The
decision in effec, holds that where a
tenant on leased premises conducts a
saloon in violation of law he can re-
cover from his landlord all rentals paid
by him during the time the saloon
was illegally conducted.
The case viii be appealed and the
decision in the supreme court awaited
with interest by saloonkeepers and at
torneys TO whom the Importance of the
decision is known
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
HIx is ACQUITTED.
Man Accused Of Black Handing Self
Released by Jury

Hedrick. Feb 1.-THE Hix black
hand case which has been attracting
considerable attention Of late. came to
an end when the jury after being out
an hour and thirty minutes pronounced
verdict of not guilty. Il will be re-
mem bered that the Hix brothers We're
conducting a grocery store here and
some time last summer they received
several black hand letters. asking them
to leave town, under penalty Of having
their store blown up, burned, children
stolen, etc.
Later another letter was received ad-
dressed 10 Hix Bros. on the outside Of
the envelope and the letter addressed
to the firm and their clerk 7. ". Rey-
nolds, requesting that $500 be left al
a designated spot about four miles
south OF town on a certain night by the
latter named party. This was done as
directed excepting that the package Of
money was bogus. Reynolds being
Swallowed at the time by the county
sheriff and his deputy, but no one APP
peared to claim the package
Reynolds caused the arrest of Xix
for trying to extort money. The trial
lasted four days, but the prosecution
failed TO produce evidence enough TO
induce the jury to convict.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
FREIGHT CONGESTION RELIEVED.
Railroad Commission Reports Free
Movement of Coal-Some Com plant.

Railroad Commission Reports Free
Movement Of Coal-Some Complaint.
Des Moines, Feb. 1.-THE state rail-
statement in reference to the coal and
corn situation in Iowa at the close of
the week:
There was a noticeable easing UP of
the car situation in Iowa during the
past week so far as coal shipments
We're concerned, only two complaints
being received with reference to de-
lay in that commodity. The number Of
complaints, however, received by the
board With reference to inability to Sc
cure cars for shipment OF corn was
considerable. The commissioners notice
10 the railroad companies TO give corn
preference over all freight except live
stock and perishable freight is having
its effect. Upon investigation by a
member of the board it transpired that
the difficulty in moving corn and other
freight in Iowa has not been so much
the fault of Iowa railroads as that of
lines east of Chicago. This commits
sioner when he was in Chicago found
the yards full of loaded cars destined
10 eastern points which the eastern
railroads could not handle on account
Of lack of motive power, and for the
further reason that their eastern term
inals We're congested. A number of
Iowa railroads last summer ordered
new locomotives which are just now
being received for use in Iowa terri
tory
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
PETERSON LAW UPHELD.
Dismissal of Albrook Indictment Not
Due to Law Deficit

Des Moines, Feb 14.-Declaring that
the new Peterson anti-watered stock
law is faulty in places but wisely de-
signed 10 prohibit an intolerable nui-
sance that has existed in the country
for years. Judges McHenry OF the law
division of, the district court declared
It his belief that the recently enacted
statute is effective and binding.
Sampson and Dillon, attorneys for
NJ. G. Albrook, who was indicted under
the act on a charge OF the Illegal is
suance of stock, entered a demurrer to
the Indictment and sought to have the
charge against their client dismissed
because OF the alleged unconsJitution
atty of the antitrust law. Judge Nc
Henry sustained the demurrer because
of defect in the Indictment drawn by
Judge De Graft when county attorney.
but he maintained his action was not
the result of the contention that the
act is not binding.
Albrook was the vice president and
secretary of the defunct Pure Food
Cider Company. Upon information
brought before the grand jury last No
yember by ". G. Sykes, Albrook was
indicted on evidence which tended to
show that he had sold Sykes stock in
the company which was not worth
what it was represented 10 be.
With a hope of securing a dismissal
OF tho charge, Albrook's attorneys at
tackled both the Indictment and the
statute under which it was drawn.
They contended that the law was IN
constitutional and a direct violation Of
the fourteenth amendment to the con-
stitution Of the United States in that
II did not give persons the equal pro-
lection of the law It was also con-
tended that it sought to deprive per-
sons of their property without due pro-
cess of law
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
1AF1'S PLAIN TALK
JARS WALL STREET
Continued from First Page.)

power to use the funds and to allow
the funds to be deposited in state and
national banks Unfortunately are
prejudicing the party integrity. These
will put the party in a position from
which it cannot hope to escape the
charges that it is not in good faith
in seeking the passage of a postal
savings bank bill and is not seeking
therefore to comply with the promise
of the republican platform in that re-
gard
Speaking of the tariff revision, the
president said: I'VE did revise the
tariff. Nothing was expressly said in
the platform that this revision was to
be downward revision. The implica-
ton that it was to be generally down.
ward, however, was fairly given by the
fact that those who uphold the protec-
tive tariff system defend it by the
claim that after an industry has been
established by shutting off foreign
competition the domestic competition
will lead to the reduction in price so
as TO make the original high tariff un-
necessary.
The Decreases.
I'm the new tariff there were 654
decreases, 220 increases and 1,150
items of the dutiable list unchanged,
but this did not represent the fair
in most of the reductions
and increases. because the duties We're
decreased on those articles which had
a consumption value of nearly $4,000
900 900, while they were increased on
those articles which had a consump-
ton value of less than $1,000, 100000.
OF the increase the consumption value
of those affected which are luxuries,
to-wit: Silks, wines, liquors, perfum-
cry and like articles, amounted to
nearly 5000. 1000, 900, while the increase
not on articles of luxury affected but
about $500, 600. 900, as against $4,000,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14

the four roads entering Dubuque there
are at present standing 1000 carloads
of freight that the roads are totally
unable to move. These cars are those
which have been loaded in Dubuque
or which are destined for Dubuque
concerns or are cars which We're drop
per here by thru freights during the
heavy weather to tighten the trains
Some of the cars have been standing
on track for six weeks and some for
even longer while the shortest most OF
the cars have been here in two weeks.
There are many reasons given for
this by the railroads, but the true rea-
son Is lack of motive power. With
the complement of engines the roads
now have they are almost helpless
against the mass of freight that has
been thrown onto them by the break
up in the weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
Working Old Note swindIe.

Greene, Feb 1.-two clever grafters
have been working among the farmers
in the vicinity of Greene. The farmer
takes the agency for some small useful
tool, give his note for $50 and signs
what he thinks to be a contract giving
him the agency for the tool in his
township. The contract proves to be
an order for two hundred of these tools
at 81 each and his $50 note is a pay
ment .of. % per cent on each of the 200
tools. Balance OF $3.50 to be due upon
delivery OF the TOOLS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14

900 OF consumption. repeat, there
fore, that this was a downward re-
vision. 1t was not downward with
reference to silks or liquors or high
priced cottons in the nature of lux
uries. It was downward in respect to
nearly all other articles except WOOL
ems, which were not affected at all.
Certainly it was not promised that
the rates on Injuries should be re-
duced. The revenues were falling off,
there was a deficit promised and 1t
was essential that the revenue should
be increased. 1t was no violation Of
the promise to increase the revenues
by increasing the tax on luxuries, pro-
vided there was downward revision on
all other articles. The one substan-
tial defect in the compliance Of the
promise of the platform was the fail
ure to reduce woolens. Does that
defect so color the action of the re-
publican party as to make it a breach
of faith leading to its condemnation?
/ do not think so. Parties are men. re-
visions are like the workmen. they
are not perfect. The change which
this tariff effected was marked
change downward in the rate of duties
and it was the recognition by the par
ty that the time had come when in
stead of increased duties they must be
reduced when recognized in its plat
form and in much of what it did that
the proper measure Of protection was
the difference in cost in the produc
ton of articles here and abroad. in
Guiding fair profit to the manufac-
turers"
About Irjunetions.
In the matter of the republican plat
form utterances regarding the issu-
ance of injunctions by the federal
court the president said: IA bill to
carry out exactly this promise has
been introduced into both the senate
and house, and the bill will doubtless
come up for consideration and pas
sage The bill does not go as far as
Mr. Gompers and the federation Of
labor demands, but 1t goes as far as
the republican convention was willing
to let it go and it is so drawn as to
make an abuse of issuance of injunc-
tions without notice very improbable.
1t requires that no injunction shall be
issued without full notice and hearing,
unless to prevent irreparable' injury,
and that in which case, the court shall
make finding from the evidence adj
duced pointing out what the injury
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
Fearing Rebekahs Installation.

Special to Times Republican.
Gearing, Feb. 14.-At meeting of
the local Rebekah lodge new officers
We're installed. with Clara Waldo. as
sisted by Mrs. Lewiston of Hubbard,
in charge of the work as follows:
y. G., Mrs. Nellie Powell; V. G., Mrs.
Jennie Price: treasurer. Mrs. Asenath
Leroy; secretary. Mrs. W. S. Griffith;
chaplain, Mrs. L. H. Moon; r. s. y. G.,
Mrs. l.. j. Waldo: L. S. y. G., Mrs.
Maria Tisdaie; warden. A. e. Fry; con-
ductor, Clara Waldie; l. G., D. NJ. Pow
ell; o. G., W. H. Clemens: organist,
Mrs. A Leroy; r. S. Y. G.. Mrs. l. B.
Norton; L. S, V. G., Mrs. Mary Nc
Claim.
Mr.. and Mrs. P Bailey. Mrs Lewison
and Mrs. C. e. Grain, of Hubbard, at
tended the meeting
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
Dinner for High School Class.

Special to Republican.
Logan, Feb 14.-Mr and Mrs. I. y.
Berkeley entertained the senior class
and teachers of the logan high school
at a four course o'clock dinner here
Saturday evening. The decorations
We're red hearts, carnations and roses
The valentine contests were among the
entertaining features of the evening
Mrs. Berkley was assisted by Mrs.
Charles s. COBB, and Miss Daisy
McCabe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
Load Of Coal Was Costly.

MANCHESTER, Feb. IA couple OF
farmers named Franks and Whitman,
living near the city, were arrested Fri
day for stealing a load of coal from
the F. B. Johnston yard near the NJ. &
0. depot. The coal was taken in broad
day light Thursday and was divided
between them, each taking about half
load They were taken before Justice
Doggett Friday forenoon and after
pleading guilty were fined 1927. This
makes their two tons of coal rather ex-
pensive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14

the lake level, which dam was myster-
iously blown up. and when efforts were
made to rebuild the courts We're ap-
appealed to on behalf of the surround
ing farm land. The issues really in
volve the right to maintain a lake as
we'll as to drain lake.
There is much inquiry about the Lee
roy Ware case which is deep within the
constitution of the supreme court. The
case was submitted in January and a
decision is due any day. 1t is recalled
that the court has been a little slow in
getting at this case. An effort to pre-
sent it to the court orally and practical
ly without any written record was
turned down, and the main point ar
gued was as to whether or not the SUI
preme court rather than a district
court had jurisdiction in the case. Ware
was sent back to prison on one charge
while out on parole and it is claimed
in his behalf that While on parole he
is theoretically in prison and not sub
ject to other actions.
Captain kulp, of the Davenport COM
pany. /. n. G. who has been superseded
in position. was given until today to
tL1-4 Nv Ing property d1i0 llc1AS al az
counting of funds Of his company. 1t is
believed he will go out of office with
clean record. Kulp was in charge of
the Davenport company which manag-
ed TO see a certain prize fight without
the necessity Of buying tickets to the
Club event. He was ordered by the
commander TO stop the proceedings
and he and his company went TO the
hall and then quietly saw the whole
scrap without doing anything. Mem
bers Of the guard have always felt that
their organization was disgraced by the
incident, hence among the guard Of
ficers there is no regret over the pass
ing Of kulp.
The election Of officers in District
No. IS of the miners is being held today.
thet vote being taken at each local and
later counted at the headquarters.
President j. p. White of Oskaloosa is
a candidate for reelection and is OPP
posed by Jacob Ritter Of Centerviile.
For secretary there are a number of
candidates including Harry Baker,
Centerville: Frank Cameron, Hiteman;
Tom Stephenson. Sewers; Hugh An
derson, Hooking; Zeb Harris. Seymour:
Fred Parker. Otley: and C. c. Cook and
a. r. Morris Des Moines. 1t is re-
garded as probable that Baker will be
elected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-02-14
iowa Boy Goes to oxford.

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 14.-Cedar Rapids
has received the announcement that
Cecil K. Lyans, the University of
Oregon student, has won the Rhodes
scholarship and leaves for oxford in
September. Byans is % years old and
was educated in the rural schools close
to this city. leaving here for Oregon
last wear. He has already won rep
utation as a debater in that university.