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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
IOWA SUPREME COURT.
Big Grist Of Opinions Handed Dowr
Today.

Big Grist Of Opinions Handed Down
Today.
Special to Tines-Republican.
Des Moines, April 12.-The supreme
court handed down the following opin-
ions today:
TuttN against Bunting. appellant.
Carroll district. Affirmed.
City Of Waterloo against Waterloo.
Cedar Falls & Northern Railway.
Blackhawk district Affirmed.
Bottineau Land and Loan Company.
appellant. against Hintze. Scott dis
trict. Affirmed. ss
Fitzgerald against Flanagan. appel
liant. Allamakee district. Affirmed.
Shea, appellant, against Catholic So
ciety Hamilton district. Affirmed
Frey against Stangl, appellant. Car
roll district. Affirmed.
Deutzmann. appellant. against
Kuntze MiNs district. Affirmed
Thornburg against Doolittle, appel
liant. Hamilton district. Affirmed.
Brown & Bennett, appellant. against
Powers, Judge Carroll district, Modi-
fed and affirmed.
Blackett, appellant, against Ziegler.
Fayette district. Reversed.
Graham, appellant, against McKin-
ney. Polk district. Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
MuscATlNE LAD MISSING.
Young Student Of High School Disap
peared Last Wednesday.

Young Student Of High School Disap-
peared Last Wednesday.
Muscatine, April 12.-The disappear
ance of ,Morrell, the 15-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Mackenzie. of 407
West Second street, has thus far been
puzzle to his parents and friends.
Since the lads departure on last We'd
nesday no word has been received from
him, and his whereabouts are un-
known. His unexpected leave and con-
tinued absence from home has oc-
casioned fear regarding his safety and
every effort is being made to locate
him. 1t was reported that the lad was
at Columbus Junction, but thus far he
has not been recovered. 1t was at first
thought that the youngster left in COM
pany with pal, but none of his friends
have been reported missing. Young
Mckenzie is student in the Musca-
time high school No reason is as
signed for his sudden departure.
The missing youth is of slender
build. His face is very freclsled and
his hair is sandy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
PORTER TO TRY AGAIN


After Conference Of Leading Iowa
Democrats, Including Claude Porter
and Jerry Sullivan, Former Will
Probably Run for Governor-Doesn't
Say So But is Inclined That Way.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, April 13.--A conference
was held here today by leading dem
ocrats. including Claude Porter and
Jerry Sullivan. and as result 1t is
probable that Porter will consent to
enter the race for governor.
Sullivan has not at any time been re-
garded as possibility and positively
declines to run.
Porter has not yet said he would run
but is inclined that way. This win be
his second offense."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
BOYS ARE IN BAD.
Students Caught in Act Of High School
Vandalism at creston Arrested.


Special to Times-Republican
Creston. April IA piece OF YAM
dalism at the high school building Sum
day night. has resulted IN the arrest
Of three young boys of this city. who
We're detected In the act about mid
night by an officer who was attracted
to that building by the noise or shat
teripg glass. and found the boys
smashing ink bottles from the assem-
bly, room against the building. Tho Of
flcer did not arrest the boys at that
time, but he took their ames and told
them to consider themselves under ar
rast.
From this the boys began to realize
the seriousness of their offense and
planend TO get out of town early Mon
day morning. One of them succeeded
in getting as far as Kansas City. but
was arrested there and held until Of
flcers could go and set him. One of
them evaded the officers and got of
on No. 3. going west but he has been
advertised all along the route. so can
not possibly escape. The third one
failed TO get started and Is In custody
here. pending a hearing
The hoys. who have been high school
pupils until recently. stopping out of
their own accord, boldly entered the
building Sunday night and gathered
the books and all tho equipment from
tho various rooms. mutilated the books
beyond recognition and piled every
thing. estima ted at moro than wagon
load in all, upon the rostrum OF the
assembly room. and then dragged tho
bust of Superintendent o. r.
French from its shelf in the room and.
smearng 1t with ink. buried 1t beneath
all the other debris. This bust was the
work of Sherry Fry. former alumrus
OF the school and now the noted sculp-
tor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
SENATOR SCORES WicKERsHAM
FOR DISMISSAL OF MERGER
SUITS.
HELD AS REPUTATION OF
POLICIES OF ROOSEVELT
Wisconsin Man Speaks in Opposition
to Administration Railroad Bill
House Also Takes Up Consideration
of Measure and Man Speaks in Sup
port of Measure Favored by Taft.

! Washington, April 12.-Senator La
Toilette today took the senate floor for
the purpose Of making his long prom
ised speech in opposition to the admin
istration railroad bill. The speech was
a severe arrangement Of the Depart
ment Of justice.
The Wisconsin senator's remarks
largely were devoted to the provisions
of the bill authorizing the acquisition
| Of the stock of one company by an
other, and he used the merger Of the
Boston and Maine Company with the
New York, New Haven & Hartford as
a basis for his accusations. IaFollette
declared that every proper effort had
been made by the Roosevelt adminis-
tration to prosecute the merger suit
against the two companies, and ex-
pressed horror over Attorney General
Understands prompt dismissal Of the
case within three months after he came
into Office.
Morgan Rules the Nation.
Speaking Of President Mellen and
Vice President Byrnes, Of the New
Haven & Hartford railroad, LaFollette
! said:
"The mask is of. We all OF us have
done an injustice to Mellen. Nor is
Byrnes the truculent braggart he seems
| in the press reports Of the railroad
hearings. Both Of these men and
| others Of their kind are but the hired
Megaphones thru which the beefy red
| faced. thick-necked financial bully,
drunk with wealth and power, bawls
his orders to the stock markets, d.
rectors, courts, governments and ma
tions. We have been listening to Mr..
Morean,"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
RESTAURANTS AND LIQUORS.
Anti Saloon League TO Test Right to
Sell With Meals.


Sioux City, April 12.-The Woodbury.
County Anti-Saloon League has
brought suit against Leonard E. Frank
proprietor of Franks cafe 4I6 and AIS
Pierce street, to decide whether it is IL
legal to serve liquor in an eating
house. F
Rev. n. II. Sawyer. superintendent of
the league, says that the league wants
to get the opinion Of the supreme court
on the question and that an appeal will
be taken regardless of the district
courts decision. Mr.. Frank is Just as
anxious to have the point decided and
says that if he is breaking the law by
serving liquor he wants to know it.
"The case against Mr.. Frank is sim
ply a test case, and Mr.. Frank has
done no more than is being done in
nearly all the hotels and cafes in Sioux
City," said Rev Mr.. Sawyer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
PASSENGER TRAIN coLLloES
WITH TWO LOCOMOTIVES IN Il
BURLINGTON YARDS.
ENeiNEMEN SLIGHTLY HURT,
PASSENGERS ESCAPE INJURY
Third Wreck IN Twenty-Four Hours
For Mail cIerks-AilIiam Lahue, In
jursd in Garrison Wreck. May Re-
eover-6Iams Laid to Dispatcher in
Cedar Rapids.
Special to Times Republican.

Special 20 es-RepublIcan.
passenger train No. 80 ran into an open
switch In the local yards near the
roundhouse north of town at o'clock
this morning. coliiding with two loco-
motives and car of cinders. showing
the car OF cinders into the turn table
pit and damaging the three engines
considerably.
Engineer James Tindall and Fireman
Johnson. of Cedar Rapids. both on No.
s2. We're somewhat injured, but were
able 10 resume their run. No passen-
gers were hurt. The mail clerks On No.
80 state that 1t was the third wreck
they had encountered within twenty
four hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12

Wealthy WaverIy Meat Shipper Run
Down by Truck in chieago-Driver
Under Arrest Pending Inquest.

Chicago, April IA man who. in
the rain last night, walked In front OF
n motor truck and was killed. was
identified today as L. V. Babcock, a
wealthy meat shipper OF Wavsrly,
Iowa.
Babcock. who was about 40 years of
age. was killed almost Instantly by an
auto truck owned by the Hibby, Nc
Neil & Libby Company at Twenty-sec-
ond and State streets. George ~Mc-
Laughlln. 80 years old. 1902 Union ave-
nue., the chauffeur, is being held by tho
police pending the outcome of an in
quest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
Hearings Begun on DoIIiver Bill.

Washington, April 12.-Extended
hearings werel begun today before the
senate committee on agriculture on the
Dolliver bill. which contemplates an
nual federal aid for schools which take
boys and girls at the age of IA,
after they have received a fundament-
al education. to train them to under
take their chosen vocations of life. The
measure calls for annual appropriations
beginning with 100000 and after
three years s11,0O0,000 annually. 1t
would apply to agricultural, industrial.
trade and vocational schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
Lahue May Recover.

Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Rapids. April 12.-William
Lahue, injured in the Garrison wreck.
was brought here last night for hos
p!tal care. He has a chance for recov--
cry. The Rock Island officials are nom
communicative. but the impression
seems to be that blame for the collision
rests in the dispatchers office here 1t
Is said the Garrison operator did not
receive the order to hold the passenger
train until after the train had left the
depot. Then fls rushed out and tried
to signal, bot was too late.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
Mann Defend. House Bill.

washingto Apri. i2.-wfth 200
members In their seats the tadninistra-
ton railroad bill was taken up for con-
sideration in the house today. Mann, of
Illinois, addressed the house on the
measure reported from the committee
on Interstate commerce, of which he is
chairman. Mann declared that railroad
transportation Is an industrial neces
sity and not a mere convenience. He
declared the Elkins and Hepburn laws
were mainly effective and had not been
followed by disasters" that had been
so freely predicted. Under wise lead
ership," declared Mann, >""of the great
statesman now in the White House, we
are now considering propositions some
what in advance of those heretofore
made into the law"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
NO END TO GRAFT PROBE.
Pittsburs Investigation to Be Continued
indefinitely.

Pittsburg, April 12.-Search to un-
earth municipal corruption in the leg
tslative departments of Greater Pitts
burg may continue indefinitely, accord
ing to the outlook today in the district
attorneys office. since Frank Hoffs to-,
the banker and steel manufacturer, has
refused to come here from New York
unless he is extradited. The grand
jury engaged in the graft inquiry again
took up mass of routine work laid
aside by the body to carry out the
graft Investigation to finality is stag
gerng in its proportions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
RISKS DEATH TO SAVE so#=.
kenmare IN. d. Farmer Rescues
Year Old Boy From Well.

Kenmare. N. D., April 12.--with q
rope tied about his feet, Knute Ander-
son jumped head first into well On
his farm near this city TO rescue his
2-year-old son Walter from death. In
hanging with his head just over the
water, Anderson managed to securs
the child in his arms, and In tha. po-
sition he remained for twenty minn:e,
while his wife went to get assistance
to pull both out of the well and to
safety.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12

been active, thru their agents, and have
brought great force to bear to turn the
sentiment of the city, in order to give
prestige to what has been termed a
reaetiorary movement having for It's
object the checking of the prohibition
wave that has swept over the country
in the last half dozen years.
Havelock, connected with Lincoln by
street car line, which last year was
wet" has voted out the saloons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
DISCUSS WAGE SCALE.

Joint Committee Of Coal Operators and
Miners in Session in Chicago.
Chicago, April 12.-The Joint scale
committee Of the Illinois coal operators
and miners met here today.
The first question considered vas
Immediate repair work on the mines.
The operators asked that this be done
at the former wage scale. while the
miners demanded the new one for
which they are striking.
The joint conference then adjourned
until 2 o'clock, both sides going into
separate session to prepare arguments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
SECURING JURY TO TRY HYDE.
Extra Venire Of $50 Men Summoned
For DUTY,

Kansas City, April 12.--With thir-
teen temporary jurynen chosen. at
terneys for both prosecution ana de-
feuse in the case Of Hyde. accused OF
the murder of Colonel Swope, came in
to court this morning determined to
select the final panel today. IL possible.
Fearing the present Venire would be
exhausted before jury is secured, an
other panel of $50 men was drawn to-
day Out OF twenty veniremen first
called to the box today Ave tacitly were
accented
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
PROVE DR.. COOK
COLOSSAL FAK|R
EXPEDITION TO TOP OF MOUNT
M'kINLEY REACHES HIGH
EST PEAK.
FAILS TO FIND TRACE
OF Cooks ALLEGED ASCENT
Equipped With ExpIorsrs Own Maps
and Data, Nothing i. Found to Verify
His cIaims-cIimbers Spend Month
in Making Ascent from Base OF
Mountain-Part Of Ascent Not Bad.

Fairbanks, Alaska, April 1.-THE
Fairbanks expedition to Mount McKin-
ley. the tallest peak in North America,
reached the summit April after a
climb of one month from the base, it
was announced today. No traces of
DR.. Frederick A. Cooks alleged ascent
were found.
Thomas Lloyd, leader Of the expe-
dition, arrived here last night. His
parions, Daniel Patterson, W. R.
Taylor and Charles McGonnigle, all
reached the top Of the great mountain.
The expedition left Fairbanks Dec. Is,
while the controversy over Cooks dis
puted ascent was still raging. The
plan was to go into camp on the noun
tain as high as possible. and probably
about the middle Of May make dash
for the summit. The obstacles encoun-
tered were not 80 great as had been
predicted.
1000 Feet of Ice.
Four camps were established during
the ascent and the trail was blazed all
the way to the crest. Up to 12.otO feet
the climbing did not present unusual
difficulties. For the next 1000 feet the
way led over steep ice field which at
first seemed to forbid further progress,
but thru which, upon exploration, it
was found possible to locate a path.
The final dash to the top was made
from the 5000 foot camp
planted Flag on Peak.
Mount Mckinley templates in twin
peaks Of equal height, one somewhat
rounded and covered with snow. the
other composed Of bare and windswept
rocks On the rock peak the Fairbanks
climbers placed an American nag in a
monument Of stones. The expedition,
which was provided with Cooks maps
and data. endeavored to follow his sup
posed route, but utterly failed to verify
any part Of his story Of the ascent. {
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
Brooklyn Gets a cIimpse,

New York, April 12.-The class IN
astronomy at the Brooklyn institute Of
arts and sciences searched the sky
early today for traces Of Izalley's comet.
The first glisn pv of the visitor was
caught at APO a. m, and the comet
remained visible for about twenty
minutes after that time. It will be
several days before the comet can be
seen with the naked eye
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
poLLlvER WILL MAKE REPLY.

Taft and Wickersham's Speeches.
washington, April 11-Insurgent re-
publicans in the house and senate have
chosen Senator Dolliver Of Iowa to re-
ply to the speeches Of President Taft
and Attorney General wickersham. In
surgents generally have commended the
president for the "get together"
speech Saturday night, but have been
unanimous In. their denunciation Of At
torney General Wickersham's attempt
70 read them out of the party.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
HALLEY's COMET SIGHTED.

Body Visible Thru Telescope for Hall
Hour From Yerkes Observatory.
Chicago, April 12-Halley's comet
was observed for half an hour thru a
twelve inch telescope at the Yerkes
observatory, Lake Geneva, Wis, early
today. Only the body was visible, the
tail being obscured by atmospheric
disturbances.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
Wrestler Dies From Injuries.

Chicago. April 12.-Olaf Olson. 4
young wrestler OF local reputation, died
today as n result of q practice tussls
with Richard johnson, friend. thres
weeks ago. The latter in demonstrate
Ing new hold dislocated his friend'a
spine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
PREsRYTERY IN SESSION.
United Presbyterians Meet in Waterloo
Three Pastoral Appointments.

OHItSu TrSSuy ee' fdNS "eoe Ut V"ee' 'oo
Three Pastoral Appointments.
Special TO Times Republican.
Waterloo, April f2.-At the United
Presbyterian presbytery of Cedar Rap
ids, in session here this morning. Rev.
F. II. Melville, of Traer, was elected
moderator for the year, and Rev. w. r.
Irvine, of Goldfeld. vice moderator.
Rev. NJ. G. Mum. OF Waterloo, clerk
Of the presbytery, holds over. Appoint
ments were announced as follows:
Amity congregation, near Reinbeck.
Rev. James Heron. formerly Of Fort
Dodge; Reinbeck, Rev. w. z. Allen,
who has been engaged In state anti sa-
loon work; Pratt church, near Vinton,
Rev I. w Johnson, formerly os Parma,
Idaho. Twenty-Five delegates were
were present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
DEATH REVEALS WEALTH
William NJ. Gold, Dead in Texas,
Worker on Farm for Board, While
Having Bank Account of s25o,ooo and
Owning Several Blue Grass Farms.

Amarillo, Tex, April 12.-With a
bank account OF $25o,ooo and owning
several blue grass farms in Kentucky,
William M. Gold, who up to yesterday
worked on a farm near this place for
his board, is dead
Gold has lived in the Panhandle for
several years and up to the time Of his
death yesterday was believed to be a
man Of small means.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
WOMEN in MEAT WAR
Determined Bands Of New York Women
Parade Streets to Prevent Opening Of
Butcher Shops Which Closed Yester-
day-over 100000 Families Put Ban
on Meat.

New York, April 12.-Bands Of de-
termined women marched in the east
side and other sections Of the city to-
day, to protest against high meat
prices. Over 100000 families, it is fig
ured, have put the ban on meat.
The housewives are insistent that the
retailers remain closed until the
wholesalers drop prices. Kerosene,
clubs, and hat pins proved effective
ornaments Of the women in closing the
shops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
Arbitration for N. Y. Central Dispute

Arbitration for N. Y. Central Dispute.
New York, April 12.-The wage dis
pute between trainmen and conductors
of the New York Central and officials
of the road will be settled by arbltra
ton. The arbitrators are: E. E. Clark,
member of the interstate commerce
com mission, and P. H. Morrissey. pres
ident OF the Railway Employers and
Investors Association. They will ap-
point a third arbitrator IL necessary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
Frank Eordes weds.

Northwood, April 12.-Fordes, a well
known attorney here, aged about IS,
-Eiunma Nixon t'HSe. u wealthy M0W,
at her home at ParkeFsboFg She 10
about II years old. They viii take an
UItensive trip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
Enoireer, Get increase in Pay.

Norfolk, Va. April 12.-The differ
ences between the engineers on the
Seaboard Air Line railway and thts
.,,.,,a -~..,.-& 30 49, s-s.sx., l.aes. hses
amicably adjusted. resulting in a pei
cent increase for the engineers In al
branches Of the system.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
FAMILY IN RUNAWAY.
Mrs. William Boyd, Living Near Glad
win, Seriously Injured Internally.

win, Seriously Injured Internally.
Columbus Junction. April 12-Will
Boyd, of near Gladwin, had frightful
runaway Sunday in which Mrs Boyd
received serious internal injuries.
The team was hitched to the car
riage and the family were starting to
Sunday school when, just as they left
the farm yard gate the horses became
frightened and started to run away.
and In making a turn at the top OF the
hill the carriage upset with the wife
and three children underneath. Mr..
Boyd was soon able to get the team
under control and get the rest from
beneath the carriage. Help was sum-
moned from a house near by and Mrs.
Boyd carried to her home. and a doc
tor summoned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
U. s. TO RAISE CLANS.

Goes Into Business to Supply Shells
For Pearl Button Industry.
La Crosse, Wis, April 1.-THE
United States government is to go into
the business of propogating the clans
to supply the pearl button industry,
which is languishing because of the
scarcity of shells. The first station will
be established at la Crosse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
CoNFAB is CONTINUED
Roosevelt and Pinchot Still Refuse to
Disclose Conclusions Reached-Ex-
President to Address Conservation
Conoress


Port Maurizio, April 12.-Giffoyd
Pinchot again was at the villa of Miss
Carow before 9 o'clock this morning. 1t
was assumed he was there for final
talk With Roosevelt. Despite the re-
ticence of both men it is accepted as a
matter of course that Roosevelt is in
possession now of Pinchot's complete
case against Secretary Ballinger's con-
servation policy. and what has been
described here as an alleged reaction
ary tendency in forestry matters of
the administration President Taft. The
most significant development was the
announcement that Roosevelt accepted
an invitation from the former chief
forester to address the national con-
servation congress late this coming
summer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
PULLMAN COMPANY TO FIGHT.

Order Of Interstate Commerce commis-
sion TO 1s Tested.
washington, April d2.-Members Of
the interstate commerce commission
are satisfied that the Pullman company
ssssll contest in the federal courts the
decision lowering the rates between
chicago and Minneapolis and between
minneapolis and the Pacific coast
Netice OF iptention to attack the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-12
WEALTHY WIDOW MURDERED.

Body Of Mrs. Gertrude MAXWELL, Mis-
souri, WON an, Found in Trunk.
Hannibal, Mo-, April 12.-The body
&c Mrs. Gertrude Maxwell, wealthy
widow who lived alone on farm near
here, was found today in a trunk in
her home by the sheriff. The woman
had been missing since last Wednes-
day. The lid of the trunk was closed
but not locked. A club was found in
the room but the body bore no marks
Of violence.
Last Wednesday Mrs. Maxwell, who
was aged 60 years, telephoned physi-
clan that she was Ill. He prescribed
for her over the telephone. The coroner
has ordered an autopsy.