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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-14

During the week q permit was issued 10
the Capital Traction Company to make
changes in the building at Seth and N
streets northwest where are located the
general offices of the company and aiso
space for the housing of cars at that ter
minal The present arrangement OF the
entrance into the building Is not suited
for the large cars now in use. and III au-
dition a reimbursement of the interior plan
will result il is calculated, III proNloihs
more room, which the business OF Tue
company demands not alone for the cars
but also for the use OF the general olnces.
The changes made will be more eS-
,ensive and comprehensive in the interior
than in the exterior of the building Ire
company has also just acquired the tltie
10 a large piece of water front property,
being that which was formerly occupied
nv the Brennan Construction Company
O.. Water street between 31st and ga
streets On the next block To the west
hut lust south of the canal and lying De
tween the canal and Grace street. Is the
present power house of the company. IL
IS proposed to abandon that structure and
erect an entirely new plant on the prop
erty just purchased.
New Site Convenient.
In addition 10 the very obvious ao-
vantages in the increased space OF the
new site, its location is thought to be
admirably adapted for the proposed uses.
as 1t lies between the river on the one
side and Water street on the other. Along
the latter thoroughfare Is the route of the
new branch OF the Baltimore and C--.o
railroad which is designed To leave the
man track at Linden and pass to the
north of tine District and thence along
the river to Georgetown, and along Water
he.
road is built the coal used at the power
house can be brought 10 ii directly, while
Of course from the river can be drawn
free supply of water.
The residence 1909 Massachusetts, ave-
nue. is to be remodeled and changed into
a house of a more modern type Accord
ing TO the plans prepared by Boal 4
Brown. architects. the entire front is 10
be taken out and replaced with a new
front of stucco instead of red brick. The
entrance wi be on level with the street
and the interior arrangement will be
made TO conform to That change.
Additions will also he made TO the
rooms for servants and for the kitchen
The property which belongs TO Senator
dupont and adjoins on the east his resi-
dence, is TO be leased.
Seek Light and Air.
The changes in the mode of living al
shown in the varying types of homes anG
their facilities are interesting as a phase
Of the study of man and his development
and also throws d strong light on the ma
ierial progress of such city as Wash
ington. An illustration Is to be found IL
the more liberal proy4s on made by tns
house builder pf today for spaces abou
The house and for light and air for the iii
terror.
A few years back IL was thought by tin,
prospective house builder. wheth or no
rs belonged 20 the class OF the we'll Il
'ia and the wealthy VI had aicderat'
means, that ali Tie possible space il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-14

1t matters little what il is that YOU
want-whether a situation or servants
want ad In The Star will reach the per.
son who will ill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-14
The Hillbrook subdivision.

Here is to be found the subdivision of
Hillbrook, which is managed by .. r..
Zantzinger, with the streets marked by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
each year of his age, was fired this
afternoon at ST. James park.

each year Of his age, was fired this
afternoon at St. James park.
King George Takes Oath.
After being notified by the council
lors that he succeeded to the throne.
King George delivered brief address
announcing his determination to en-
deavor to maintain the high traditions
OF the British court and to fulfill to the
best of his abilities the great trust re-
posed in him. Lord Chancellor Lore
burn administered the oath to the king,
and the cabinet ministers swore allegi-
ance to the new sovereign, at the same
time rendering their seals of office,
which his majesty returned and the
ministers kissed the kings hand. The
councillors, upon being reappointed, in
turn took the oath of allegience and
kissed the kings hand. This concluded
the business Of the council and his
majesty retired.
Members OF the royal household this
afternoon entered the death chamber to
view the body of the late monarch. The
features bear a peaceful expression.
No plans for the funeral had been
announced this evening, but May 21 is
the latest date suggested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
LOVERS TERRIBLY MANNED
Young Man and Young Woman Run
Down by Switch Engine in Waterloo,
and Wheel Cut off Feet of Both
Young Man May Die.
special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Waterloo, May IA terrible acci-
dent resulting in the loss of both feet
to each of two young people of this
city occurred at 1880 o'clock today
when Jesse Millette and Elsie Scott
We're qnocked down by a switch engine
in the Illinois Central yards and run
over by wheels of the locomotive
Millette, aged 10, is a pressman for
KimbalHs Dairy Farmer and lived at
the home of Mrs Scott, the girls moth
er. He and Elsie were sweethearts and
often walked home together. She is a
stenographer in the employ of the Iowa
Skirt Factory.
They were within a block of their
home when they took a short cut thru
the railroad yards. A passing freight
train caused them to step aside on to
the second track where they We're run
down by switch engine which they
did not see. The engine knocked them
both down and their feet were caught
under the wheels. The young man is
injured internally and may dit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07

ment OF the commonwealth OF Aus
tralia. In celebration Of his safe return
from the tour he was entertained by
the London corporation at Guild hall
on Dec. ). 1901, on which occasion Ne
delivered his we'll known advice to
England to wake up.
In the fail of 1905 he went to India
and when he returned there was an
other celebration. On this occasion he
said that the task of governing India
will be easier IL we on our part infuse
into it wider element of sympathy"
His Indian trip was generally regarded
as not success from a political view
point.
In 1908 he visited Canada to attend
the celebration at Quebec and on that
occasion met Vice, President Fairbanks.
The prince is less democratic than
was his father and does not have such
an ardent love of sports. II has been
predicted, thereIore. InaI aEterF MS tac-
cession to the throne the court gaiety
which was always feature during Ed
wards reign will besless 0AASkad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07

George Frederick Ernest Albert.
prince Of Wales, who now becomes
king, is the second son of King Edward
and Queen Alexandra and was born
at Marlborough house on June 8, 1866,
seventeen months after the birth of
his older brother the late duke of Clar-
ence. He and his brother entered the
navy together as cadets, and he spent
two years on the Britannia. Then he
started on a three year voyage around
the world. sailing on the Bacchante.
In 1892 when his brother died, he be-
came heir apparent and took his seat in
the house Of lords as duke OF York. In
May, 1899, his engagement was an
nounced to Princess Vivtoria May Of
Teck ana they were married on Jsly 6.
1892 Six children were borne TO them
Edward Albert. Afbent Frederick,
Victoria Alexandra, Henry, Nailliam.
George Edward and John Chaslss.
The prince became duke gf Cornwall
when his father took tho ehrone and
soAn there>fter:starte aAeaQ the
colonies HssoiSan9-0b 1lt7nhs-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
CROOKED LEGISLATORS IN iLLi>
Nols HARD HIT BY GRAND
JURY.
REPRESENTATIVE LINK ADMITS
WHITES STORY Is TRUE
First Coos Before Grand Jury and
Makes Denial. Indictment For Per-
jury Follows. and He Then Makes
Clean Breast Of it-Wayman to Ex-
tend Immunity Baths"

Chicago, May 7-Democratic Repre-
sentative Michael s. Link. indicted on
a charge of perjury yesterday In con-
nection with the Lormer bribery
charges confessed TO the grand jury
today This announcement was made
in the court today by States Attorney
Wayman. in requesting that the indct-
nent against Link be auashed
Links confession is the third so far
secured by the prosecutor, The first
was Representative White whose story
resulted In the calling OF tina inanisitor-
ial body. This was followed by that
of Representative Beckemeyer who IS
a member OF one OF the prominent
families in his section of the state. The
fact that neither White nor Becke-
meyer was indicted and the annulling
of the indictment against Link suggest
that the states attorney Ia willing to
furnish q certain number of Immunity
baths" TO make ceytain of the convic-
ton of those he deems the more culpa-
BILE. To reporters Wayman said he was
not ready 10 explain whether Links
confession concerned the st Louis
jack pot only or included evidence on
the alleged purchase of votes for Lori
mer.
Three Indictments Returned.
indictments against thSee members
OF the Illinois general assembly--one
charging bribery and two charging
perjury--were voted late yesterday af-
ternoon by the special grand jury
which has been delving into the legis-
lative bribery scandal.
The three true bills. which cover
both phases of the confessions OF
Representative Charles A. White, OF
OFaHeu, and IL. J. c. Beckemeyer. Of
Carlyle that they received $1,000 each
for voting for William I.ori.ner for
United States senator and that later
they shared in n Legislative "jack-pot'
that was split up In st. Louis. were
returned against the following;
Representative Lee ONeil Browne.
OF Ottawa. minority leader of the
house: Representative Robert +. Will
son, OF Chicago: Representative Mich
ael S. Link, OF Mitchell
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
ELks' OFFICIAL ROUTE.
Transportation Committee Awaits Re.
suit on Two Proposition to Railroads.

SpecIaI 10 TImeS- -RepUbIlCan.
Waterloo. May THE transporta
tion committee of the state association
of Elks concluded its deliberations re-
garding the official route for the grand
lodge in Detroit In july last evening.
No definite decision was reached. pend
ing the results OF two propositions the
committee will put up TO the railroads.
Two members Of the committee. G. C.
Gardner. of Davenport. and w. H.
jayne. OF Des Mosnes. were appointed
a committee TO go TO Detroit to secure
headquarters for the Iowa Elks The
plan of taking an Iowa hand 10 Detroit
was considered favorably The Fifty
sixth Regiment Band of Fort Dodge
will most likely be decided on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
RoosEvELTs AT STOCKHOLM.

Guests Of Prince and Princess Wilhelm,
in Absence of king-Day's Features.
Stockholm, May THE Roosevelts
arrived here today and were received
at the railway station by Prince Will
helm, who drove with them to the pal
ace, where they became the guests Of
the prince and princess, in the absence
Of King Gustav v, who is in the south
of France. United States Minister
Graves and staff. the American legation
and members Of the Swedish cabinet
We're also at the station to receive the
Americans. Immense crowds cheered
as the train drew in. A choir stationed
on the platform sang, my Country
Ills of Thee" and the Swedish national
anthem.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
CAN'T GET BIG PACKERS
Governor Of New Jersey Refuses to Is
sue Requisition Upon Illinois Execu-
tive for Extradition of J. Ogden Ar
mour-Reasons for Refusal.

Trenton, N. j., May 7.-Governor
Fort today refused to issue a requisi-
tion upon the governor of Illinois for
the extradition Of j. Ogden Armour, di-
rector Of the National Packing Com
pany. under Indictment in Hudson
county, with others OF the packing
companies, on charge of conspiracy
to unlawfully enhance the cost of meat
thru the creation of an artificial scare
ity of the same.
Fort gave out lengthy opinion in
setting forth the reasons for the re-
fusal. The substance is that Armour is
neither a fugitive from justice nor was
ne in fact in New Jersey at the time
Of the commission of the alleged Of
fenSe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
BLUFFS WOMAN BURNED
Mrs. J. D. Hates Victim Of Leaking
Lamp, Oil Saturatins Her Clothing
And Becoming ienited-Garments
Burned OF and Condition Critical.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs. May Mrs J. d.
Hates of Tenth Avenue II. while car
rying an incubator lamp down stairs.
did not notice that the lamp was leak
Ing oil badly. The oil saturated the
front of her dress and under garments
and then was ignited by the blaze.
Nearly all of the womans clothing
was burned of her before ueighbors
who heard her cries could subdue the
fire. Her condition Is critical.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
Stock Exchanoe Close.

New York. May THE stock eN-
change closed for the day at II O'Clock
out of respect for the memory of Ed
ward. Buying of orders of seeming
urgency for some of the principal
stocks was executed at the opening
market but there was no sign OF dis
turbance on account of the death or
the king OF England. The opening was
Irregular. with prices varying from
quarter above to quarter below the
closing figures last night. There were
no evidences of any heavy selling pres
sure and the general belief Was that
large financial interests We're prepared
to take care of any possible liauida-
ton, The cotton exchange was closed
todov
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
Rain Helps Crops.

Special to Times Republican.
Creston. May Another all days
slow,' soaking rain fell here yesterday
and will do an immense amount OF
good. Farmers are ready TO begin
planting corn, some have begun. and
the rain Will pvt the ground in fine
shape for the seed Pastures are looh-
ing fine since the rain OF last week.
and all Kinds Of vegetation. barring the
eruit, give evidence Of . bounatul crop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
KINGDOM FACES CRISIS.
John Bigelow Declares Edwards Death
Comes at Critical Time.

New York, May 1.-THE news of King
Edwards death called forth express
sions of deepest sorrow from hundreds
of his subjects and former subjects In
New York today. All classes Joined
with representatives of various Brit
ish societies here and other English-
men in words of praise for his great in
nuence for good and in words of SYM
pathy for his bereaved queen.
Ex-Ambassador Choate. who was
present at the kings coronation and
served in England for several years af-
ter. was greatly affected by the news.
"The king was a splendid man." he
said. John Bigelow. the veteran Amer
lean diplomat. now 90 years of age,
considers the kings death at this time
the most critical ever in English his
tory since he became acquainted with
its contemporaneous events. Il can re-
call no other event approaching 1t in
significance" he said. THE very strain
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07

ed relations between the lower and up
per houses of parliament and the re-
cent triumph OF the liberal government
agxrayate the seriousness Of the COM
ing crisis, and give an Importance to
the prime minister which has been en-
loved by few, IL any. Of his predeces-
sors since the time Of William Pitt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
Fmperor Cancels Enaaeements.

Berlin. May 7.--Following the an
nouncement of the death of King Ed
ward all engagements of Emperor VIII
liam for the next two days were can
celled. The Roosevelt program, how
ever. will probably be carried out as
planned. except that spectacular feat
ures will be avoided. and there will be
no official dinners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
T.-R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today
Tho Weather.

Sun rises May s at 4:4S. sets at 7:o5.
lowa-Threatenins and colder to-
night. with probably light frost: Sun
day fair and warmer.
1llinois-Threatening with rain to-
night and possibly in the northeast
Sunday: colder In the south tonight.
South Dakota--Far tonight and
sunday: warmer Sunday and In the
west tonight.
Missouri-Threateni tonight. with
colder in the east and probably frost
In the west: Sunday fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
BISHOPS FATHER DEAD.
Martin Carroll, Pioneer Of Dubuque,
Dies at Helena, Mont.

Special 10 Times Republican
Dubuque, May Word received
here today from Helena, Mont. an
nounces the deatly of Martin Carroll.
father OF Bishop John p. Carroll. OF
Helena. The body Will be brought here
for burial, the funeral to be held Tues
day morning. at the cathedral. Mr..
Carroll was pioneer baker of Du-
buque.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
Sorrow in Japan.

Toxic May 7--Japan as Great Brit
aims ally has received news of the
kings death with profound sorrow
All public functions have been sus-
pended. The press is unanimous In
of grief and in declaring
the death of King Edward is a severe
loss not only to Great Britain but to
the cause of peace and humanity thru
out the world.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
ANOTHER ROCK ISLAND SUIT.

Widow Of Fireman Goodenough Claims
$4,000.
Special to mes-Republican.
Cedar Rapids, May THE estate Of
]. II. Goodenough. the fireman killed
in the Green Mountain wreck, has sued
the Rock Island railroad for s25,000
damages. 1t is understood the road
offered the widow $2,500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
Pope Sends Condolences.

Rome, May liking Edwards death
has caused deep impression thruout
the kingdom. The pope has telegraphed
his condolences, as have the premier
and foreign minister.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
Indian Fighter Dead.

Detroit. Mich, May Lieut. Col.
Robert Crombie Irvine. u. s. A.. re-
tired. died here TODAY of heart disease
He distinguished himself in the CAM
paign against the Sioux Indian upris-
ing in 1SS0-S1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
BOY BANDIT SENTENCED.
Hoal, 17-Year- Old Terror Of Indiana,
Goes un For Life

Corydon, Ind. May Thomas JEFF
ferson Hoal. the boy bandit convicted
of murder here, was sentenced to life
imprisonment Hoal is II years old
and a Louisville boy, who, last No
vember, single handed, attempted to rob
the Merchants National Bank at New
Albany. Ind, shot and killed Cashier
Fawcett and wounded President Wood
ward, but secured no money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
One Bid For aio BRIDGE.

Cedar Rapids. May but one bid
was received today for the new Third
avenue bridge in this city. The price
was s1s4,000. The contractor generally
refused to submit bid because the
plans were declared defective.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
RAIN DAMPENs MINERS IRE.
No Turbulence Among Ide Men in Dan
vile District

Danvllle, I'LL, May Rain today
tended to curb any turbulence among
the Westville miners and the morning
was quiet. The only event was speech
by President Walker Of the Illinois
federation of miners, who counseIled
peace and patience until the result Of
the conference between the union Of
ficials mad the operators could become
known.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
CHICAGO EXCHANGE Adiourns.

Chicago. May The Chicago stock
exchange was In session today just
long enough to vote adjournment out
of respect to the late king of England.
The board of trade was in session. but
will close at noon on the day of the
funeral.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
Hero Gets $1,000 in Cash.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, May 7-Fred Sizes,
woh was this week awarded a gold
medal by the Carnegie hero connnaittaa
also has been given $1,000 cash by the
hero committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Teieeraphic News:
England Mourns King Edward,
King George V Is Proclaimed.
Death OF Edward al Critical Time.
Civilized World Pays Tribute 10 Dea
Monarch
More Bribery Indictments.
Another Legislator Coneesses
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Reservation Awakening.
Iowa Orator Wins at Minneapolis
Firsbng Probably Insane.
Girl Thwarts Sheriff
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Saturday.
A Shift In Kings.
Building Canada.
A Main Factor in High Prices.
Those Piraticnl Retailers A-~'"
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Sunday Reading.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Review of Iowa Sports.
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
The Guest of Quesnay.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Property Owners Favor Concrete.
File Petitions For Change From
Brick.
Objections on Brick "Wednesday
No Decision In Fordney Case
Wasson Buys business Block
Country Club Dedicates Pavilion.
Local Comment.
General News Of the CITY.
PAGE TEN.
M arl<ets and General:
Slow business in Wheat Pit.
Little Change in Corn.
Slump in Hogs.
Cattle Maintain Levels.
New Chief Postoffice Inspector.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
,i,inoi. Banker e.nkrunt.

rnptcy petition was flied today against
Lee Eincaid, n banker of Athens. His
liabilities are stsoOeo, the assets $685.
000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
Record For Mila Run.

Ithaca. N. Y. May I'm two
pile runsT. s. Berna, OF Cornell, broke
the Intercollegiate record of minutes,
27> 3-5 seconds, by one second.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
SEEKS HIGHEST OFFICE.
McEachron Withdraws Senatorial Car
didacy to Run For Governor.

Special TO Times Republican.
Des Moines, May THE secretary
Of state today sent out to county audi
tors the certified copies Of the ballots
as they will appear in each county. A
McEachron. who had filed as the pro-
hibition candidate for senator at Wat
erloo. gave notice of his withdrawal. as
he will 90 on the ticket for governor,
by petition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07

Washington, lssa. Kind Edwards 5
death called forth numerous express
sions of sympathy and appreciation of
his ability as ruler from various
members of the diplomatic corps, cab
met officers, congressman and prom
inent government officials here. Pres
ident Taft Immediately cabled con-
dolences to Queen Alexandra, declar-
ing therein his appreciation of those
high qualities which made the life OF
the late king so potent an influence
toward peace and justice among the
nations"
Sooratarv of State Knox said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
EDWARDS REIGN ENDED:
GEORGE Y PROCLAIMED
Tolline Of Bells Tells People Of England Of
Passing Of Monarch Who Ruled Justly.
GREAT CROWDS FLOCK TO LONDON

Edward Breathed Last Midnight Surrounded by Immediate
Famly-Had Been Great Figure in Peace Movement and
Empire is in Mourning--George Immediately Assumes
kingly Office and is Proclaimed Edward 69 OF Age
and Had Ruled Only Eight YearsSkech OF His Life-The
New King.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07
Shoe Firm Fails,
HORTON,

Boston. May 7.-PerKins, Hardy &
Company, shoe manufacturers. as
! signed today The liabilities are $s00.-
I 900 and assets $500, 900.