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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
MURDER OF NEW YORK MISS
MAY REVEAL MANY OTHER
GRIMES.
BODY THRUST IN STOVE
WHILE VICTIM WAS ALIVE
Miss Who Applied For Position a.
stenosrapher Meets Horrible Fate
and Mystery of Oisappearancs oa
Many Missing Girls May BE Res
veaied-Suspeet Under ArrssA

New York. March 2s.-Spurred on by
the discovery that Ruth Wheeler, tho
girl stenographer victim OF sensa-
tional murder uncovered Saturday ev-
ening. was by every evidence smoth-
cred, and then stuffed while uncon-
VOTERS apartments and there burned
to death, the authorities today contin-
ued the task OF trying to develop tho
real motive for tho crime. Coroner's
Physician O'Hanlon declared that
traces OF SCOT In the nostrils and lungs
convinced him the girl was still living
when the body was set on fire by the
murderer.
The police are unable to shake VOL
ter's denial OF all knowledge OF the
manner of the girls death. Hours of
questioning OF the closest sort have
failed to shake Wolter In mis- declara-
ton that he had never seen the Wheel
er girl and knew nothing of the way In
which she met her fate. He declines to
explain the entry of Ruth Wheeler's
name In his memorandum book or to
account to the satisfaction OF the police
Is learned the girl visited his rooms In
answer to an advertisement for stem
ographer and was not again seen alive
outside the house in which Wolter
lived.
Other Girls Missing.
Information obtained from Katie
Miller. or Mueller. VOTERS companion
hwho was arrested yesterday. was most
ly OF negative character A fresh
trail in the Wolter case. however. was
struck by the authorities In story
told them by a young woman who cnn-
fessed to having known Woltcr well.
Her taie OF many young girls. who she
said had been associated with the prls-
oner. set the authorities TO looking up
numerous girls whose names and adj
dresses were found in Wolter's niern-
orandum book to see II any are miss
ing The investigation Is expected to
reveal whether or not Wolter had any
active connection with white slave"
operations. Since the latter part at
January over fifty girls between Is and
II years of age have been reported
missing to the police. All but fifteen
have been accounted for.
Woman Gives Dangerous Evidences.
Katie Mueller. VOTERS companion.
broke down today and gave the police
some startlingg additions to her testi-
mouy. She said at midnight OF the
night Ruth Wheeler disappeared sha
was awakened by a crash In the front
room, and on calling. Wolter said
part of the. fire place had fallen. The
Mueller woman said, according to tho
police, that she was awakened again
about O'clock by another sound. as OF
something falling: that Wolter was ors
his knees before the fire place showing
something back into the crate. He said
the fire place had fallen down again.
and when shc offered to help him ha
ordered her back to bed under threat
to kill her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
MOODY POISON VICTIM
Wealthy Chicago Baker Believed e
Have Been Victim, of Murder plot
Poison Found in Stomach.

chicago. March IS. Alexander
Moody, secretary of The big bakery
firm of Moody & Waters. who died
February 90. is believed to have been
murdered Coroner Hoffman. who has
bcon conducting an investigation, de-
clarcd today that SUFFICIENT arsenic TO
cause death had been found in the
stomach OF deccdent. Tho arsenic Is
believed TO have been placed In HIM
burger steak eaten by Moody at
o'clock the morning of February 90.
At IL O'Clock that night his death oc-
Cured Agnes Hartwick, maid en-
ployed ut the Moody house. is said by
the coroner to have been taken vto-
:antlv III few hours after partakml
of some OF the gravy from the steak.
Involved in the case are two persons
who are under surveiIlance--a man
and woman. The man Is said to have
been one OF .Moody's employees. willis
the woman was a member OF HIS house
hold. Moody was secretary OF the bak-
cry firm. which was ono OF the best
known in the city. The company was
founded by Moody's father.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
UNITED STATES SHIP CHARLES.
TON SCENE OF TERRIFIC
ExPLos N.
SEVEN OF CREW 2=er
DEATH WHEN : IN SLOWS UP
Several Others In : ID, Eighth Mar
Dying Later-Lis of tho Victims
Their Next of ki nd Their Former
Homes - Accids : During Tarae'
Practice in Philippine Waters.

Manila. March 2s.-The report that
a fatal accident had occurred on the
United States cruiser Charleston was
confirmed today. Eight men killed and
several others slightly injured.
During practice at sea off Olongapo
the breechlock Of three-inch gun
blew off, and in its fight across the
deck cut thru steel stanchion and
moved down the men in it's path. Sew
en- were instantly killed, while an
eighth died as the Charleston was hur-
rying to Cavite
The bodies of the victims will be
buried at Cavite.
Homes Of the Victims.
The residence and next OF kin of the
men who were killed on the Charleston
were:
Walter Anstedt. next of kin, George
Anstedt father, Trenton, Ill.
Make Barnerd. Kave-in- Rock. ILL.,,
Mrs. Sarah Shelton mother, Ardmore,
Okla.
Ross Barkman, w. Barkman father
Mckinley. Ind.
Harry Reeves Graden, William
Graden father, Chester. Pa
Henry Almond Heater. p ]. Heater
father. Smithland. Ky.
Philip John Ackee. Mrs. A. Kivler
sister, West Nanticoke, Pa.
Leo Remmele. Ms. v. Grandon sis
ter, Omaha, Neb.
Edward Albert Moiin, Rockford, ILL.,.
Charlotte Molin mother.
These men win be buried at Can
acao, Cavite, P. I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
Preserving Water Power Sites.

Washington, March 2s.-A movement
for the transfer of waterpower sites
from the national government to the
states and territories took concrete
shape today when Senator Smoot in
troduced a bill for that purpose.
The bill would provide for the leas-
ing of power sites by states and would
not permit the sale under any condi-
tions. 1t would provide for the transfer
to a state whenever it was shown to
the satisfaction of the secretary Of the
interior that any tract of land was
chiefly valuable as a power site. The
only one reservation is made. and that
would be the transfer should not In
terrier with prospecting or DEVELOPMENT
OF mineral resources. The land would
be conveyed on the express Hifder-
standing that the acquiring state
should not ALLEVIATE the fee simple title
but should retain for water power pur-
poses, granting the use only for spe-
cific periods Of time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
ROBBERS GET 100000
Postoffice at Richmond, Va, Looted BY
Bold Yeggmen, Who Haul Booty
Away in a Wagon.

Richmond. va, March 2S.-Profes-
sional cracksmen rifed the postoffice
safe here last night taking, it is said,
$4,000 in cash and stamps.
Later estimates place the loss In the
robbery ct the postoftce here ct eve.
100000.
Robbery was conducted under the
glare Of street lamp. the yeggman
backing a wagon up to the door of the
postoffice Saturday or Sunday night,
pierced the vault with steel drills. and
made off with the money and stamps
The watchman In the building was un-
disturbed while the robbers entered
thru a~street window and did the job.
When the clerk opened the doors this
morning the robbery was discovered
Postoffice inspectors say the amount
taken may reach 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
AMERICANS FOR NICARAGUA.
Company Being Equipped in South to
Aid lnsurqents.

New Orleans, La, March 2S.-Having
openly declared his intention OF sending
men and arms to Nicaragua to support
the insurgent cause In that country.
General Gordon. American leader in the
revolutionary army. reiterated his po-
3sition today upon the report that a
company Of sharpshooters had arrived
here ana would 1roceed to Nicaragua
to eng 30 in warfare against Madriz.
1t ii said this company contains ma
jority of men who had seen service in
the United States army or as members
of the Texas rangers.
According to the published reports
here today, General Mena, the insur-
gent leaders at the battles of Ell Recreo
and Santa Clara, has been named as
military COMMUNICATIVE -chief and Cen
eral Chamorro as political chief of the
insurrectionary movement, by the diff
fering insurgent factions at Bluefelds.
How. Estrada figures in such an ar
rangement is not made clear. It is
rumored here that Chamorro may sup
plantt him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
FATAL MINERS DUEL
ReveIry of Drunken Man Rouses
Neishboring Family and Fight En-
sues-Head Of George Clark Blown
OFF and Thomas Anderson Fatally
Wounded.

Pittsburg, March 2s.-George
gun and Thomas Anderson was dan
gerously wounded by revolver shots in
duel which was witnessed by Mrs.
Clarke and her nine children early this
morning at the tenements of the YER
ner Coal and Coke Company in Bulger.
Anderson, man of AZ years, had been
drinking and his revelry woke the
C1arkes all of whom rushed outside to
find Anderson in possession of a shot
gun. Clarke fired in self defense, his
wife says, and then fell dead at the dis
charge of Anderson's shot gun. Ander-
son himself. is likely to die of bullet
wounds in the head and chest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
TAFT WARNS A CAUCUS
President to Hurry House to Action by
Securing Agreement on Program
No Objections to Be Raised-Tari
Negotiations Completed.

Washington, March 2S.-A caucus of
the republicans of the house will be
called for next week to arrange a
administration measures now pending
IN congress. This was agreed upon at
the White House today. President Taft
who is desirious of getting something
done as early as possible, will request
the Ohio republicans in the house to
take steps to bring about the caucus,
to which, it is thought, there will be no
objection, sentiment apparently favor
ing such a meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
so CENT GAS PROFITABLE
New York Companies Shown TO Have
increased Earnings Since Law Re-
dueina Rates Was Put into Effect.

New York, March 2s.-Eighty cent
gas In New York City seems to have
been profitable during the past year
to the gas companies, according to the
statement just issued by the public
service commission. Despite the gloomy
forecasts of the gas men when the
courts compelled them to reduce their
prices, the Consolidated Gas Company
appears to have made nearly ss.40o,o0o
more in 1909 than 1t did In 1908. The
company's net profits last year are
given by the public service commission
at $7.5SO,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
pes Moines Loses Again.

Special to Times -Republican.
Washington, March 2S.-Holding that
the complaint was not borne out by the
facts presented. the Interstate COM
merce commission dismissed tho COM
plaint of tho greater Des Moines COM
mittec against tho Great Western road
and other lines. The complaint charged
that st. Joseph, Mo-, was being granted
more favorable rates than Des Moines,
and attacked the reasonableness of the
rate on the Great Western to the south
and west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
STUDENTS HEAR TEDDY
Speech Of Roosevelt at University Of
Egypt Will Exert Good Effect on
country-Denunciation Of Student
Assassin Reeeivea With Applause.

Cairo, Egypt. March 2s.-Colonel
Roosevelt delivered an address before
1.-THE students OF the University of
Egypt today. The general opinion is
that the speech will have good effect
upon this country generally. Roosevelt,
upon entering the hall of the univer-
sity found it crowded with Egyptians,
officers, students and women, who be-
gan hand clapping the moment he ap-
peared. Prince Ahmed Fouad, the pres
ident Of the university, and an uncle
Of the khedive. introduced Roosevelt
with brief speech in French Re-
spending. Roosevelt expressed his
thanks but said his address was in
tended only for students of the univer-
sity. AS a man who spoke frequently
he warned his auditors to have moth
ing to do with4a man who did not make
good his words by acts. The speakers
reference to the assassination by a stu
dent last month of Boutros Pasia
Chali premier and minister of foreign
affairs, as a calamity to Egypt and his
denunciation of the assassin We're re-
ceived with great applause.
Earlier in the day Roosevelt re-
ceived deputation of prominent Syr-
ians who wished to acknowledge the
kindly attitude toward their people Of
the former president. during his ad-
ministration, and committee of the
geographical society which received
Livingstone and Stanley who wished to
pay their respects in a similar manner
to the American. The Syrians pre-
sented Roosevelt with an Illuminated
address on silk, written in both Arabic
and English The address was en-
closed in a solid silver casket, inlaid
with gold and bearing an inscription
in Arabic on the outside Of the cover.
inlaid with gold. which formed an olive
branch entwined with Turkish and
American flags
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28

sulting from local prosecutions. SEN
ator George Cossin. author of, the Cos
son law, Attorneys J. c. DearmOnd and
NJ. s. Odle are defending the prohibi-
tory laws of the state.
B. 4. Salinger, of Carroll, and L. H.
Salinger. with Judge ]. S. Stevens, OF
Boone, are appearing for the saloon
men. They asked the court to con-
tinue the cases until the Iowa supreme
court decides some of similar vein,
but Mcpherson ruled to proceed. These
arguments begin at the opening of the
afternoon session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
"LAFE" WANTS TAFT
Editor Young Tells President He Must
Not Start Fight Against cummins
and polIivsr-ToId Il Would Mean
Defeat Of Taft and the Party.

Washington, March 2s.-It is de-
clared today by q leading eastern
newspaper that Lafe Young has
warned President Taft that IL the ad-
ministration starts fight in Iowa
against Cummins and Dolliver and for
the Aldrich tariff, it will, mean either
the defeat OF the administration or the
defeat Of the republican party" Col
onal Young has been in Washington
for week or more hobnobbing with
the politicians. He was greatly Jared
by the recent revolt in the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
SHAW TO ADDRESS BANKERS.
Former Iowan Will Speak Before As
sociation in Des Moines.

Des Moines, March 2S.--Conpletc ar
rangements were made by members of
the executive committee Iowa Bankers
Association, for the state convention n,
Des Moines, June 1917, at which Leslie
NJ Shaw, formerly governor of Iowa,
and others Will deliver addresses.
Headquarters will be made at the
Savery hotel. L. II. Stevens, of the
Century Savings Bank, Des Moines. is
acting president of the state associa-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
Tariff Neqotiation, Completed.

dTI1I IN09VStdSIOVO OUEUPISIS0'
Washington, March 28.-President
Taft in a special message to congress
today informed that body that negotia-
tions under the maximum and mini
mum clause of the tariff act were now
substantially completed with a., ma
tions. The president asks for an appro-
priation Of $25O,O00 to carry out the
purposes announced in connection with
the tariff board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
rhi.v.. steal Brake Shoes.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids March 2s.--Local Illi-
nois Central officials reported to the
police today that thieves had stripped
the brake shoes from thirty-four
freight cars. The loot probably was
sold as funk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28

der Of j. B. Sayler. told his version OF
the events of that night, corroborating
the testimony OF other witnesses. He
could not positively identify the hat
chet. hat and neck tie which he took
from the SayIer home to the inquest as
articles he had seen near the body.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
PROFESSOR NOTING DEAD.

Was Instructor of Religion and Lang
uaee in Wartburs College.
Special to Times Republican.
Clinton March 2S.-Prof. William
Noting, a teacher of religion and
language in Warthurg College. a Luth-
eran seminary here. is dead. His rela-
tives lives at Denver. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
Fatal Duel in Chicago.

Chicago, March 2S.-In a revolver
duel between Rati Rocco and FORTUNATE
Ciriuo at the latter's home here to-
day. ROCCO was killed. Rocco went to
CirilIo's home, and the latter, returning
found him there The
shooting followed Circillo escaped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
COFFIN CASE POSTPONED.
Separate Maintenance Suit Coos Over
I'll

Separate Maintenance Suit Coos Over
to Special Term.
Special to Tim mes-Republican.
Fort Dodge March 2S.-The separate
maintenance suit Of Mrs. Nellie Coffin
against Father L. IS. Coffin. assigned
for trial early during the present term
of the district court. Mas been post
poned and will be taken up at an ad-
journed session, probably early in
June. The announcement was made
this morning by the attorneys inter-
ested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
JUVENILE DAY AT WHITE HOUSE.
Usual Easter Festivities Celebrated q
President,s Official Residence.

Presidents Official Residence.
Washington, March 2S-Easter Mon
day egg-roEling in the lawns Of the
White House today presented the us
ual pretty picture OF youthful joyous
ness. During the afternoon the United
States Engineers band gave a con-
cert No grown folks were admitted to
the White House grounds unless ac-
companied by children, and there were
the usual amusing incidents OF small
boys hiring themselves out In relays to
:.,;s &c sAnl4a who were anxious to
view the quaint ana time honored cut-
tom Of Uasteg MONDAY. IN yVaet1ngtan,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
BIC VOTE At SIOUX CITY.
Both Candidates for Mayor Confident
Of Success.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, March 2S.-Perfect
weather seems to insure a large vote
at the first election under the commits.
sion plan today. Supporters OF both
p. p. Farr and A. A. Smith for mayor,
profess confidence. AZ 3 p. m. 1t Is pre-
dicted the. leadert for places for coun-
FaFs Frank Wagner and Rudolph 1ese-
go
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
WHOLE FAMILY POISONED
Members Of w. r. Shurtx Household
in Boone in Critical Condition From
Eating cheese--Infant Daughter

Special to Times-Repuhlican.
Boone. March es.--w. r. Shurtz. q
well known clothing merchant. and his
entire family. together with a visitor.
were poisoned this noon from catins
cheese. Their conditions are critical
and doctors are In attendance. The In
FAINT daughter Is IN . very serious con.
dition. /
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
Court Of Appeals Approved

Washington, March 2S.-The senate
committee on judiciary today decided
to make favorable. report upon the
nominations for judges Of the new GUS
toms court of appeals. Robert M. Mont
gomery, of Michigan. will be the pre-
siding judge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28

or Tuesday: warmer In the north to-
night.
South Dakota-Showers tonight or
Tuesday: warmer In the east tonight;
cooler Tuesday.
7 PAGE ONE.
Teleeraphic News:
Human Holocaust In Hungary Dance
Hall.
Girl Lured to Death in New York.
Milters Win Rate Case.
Eight American Sailors Killed on
Cruiser.
Poison Mystery In Chicago.
I.afe Young Warns President Taft.
Eighty, Per Cent Gas Profitable.
Students Hear Roosevelt.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Des Moines Plan at Stake.
city Elections In Iowa.
Evangelical Conference Appoint
ments.
Iowans Organize in Philippines
Murder at Ottumwa.
PAGE FOUR.
EditoraI:
Selling the Brood Sows.
At Easter.
Lose the Taste.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa opinions and Notes.
Important Legal Decisions.
Miss Charltons Domestic Science.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Seed Corn Gospel For North Iowa.
Father Attends Sons Golden We'd
ding.
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
Thru the Wall.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Wreck Investigation Tomorrow.
Railroad Commission Summons Wit
nesses.
Frank Roseborough Dies of Injury.
torca Returned; Stauffacher New
Pastor
Jones & Hovey Want Pretty Penny.
Ask 1925 For Gas and Electric
Plants.
i i Hall Keepers Indicted.
Crinklaw Brothers in Eagles lndict-
ment.
w. A. Tuttle Badly Hurt
DR.. Newman Is Dying.
General News OF the City.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Sharp Advance in Wheat.
Corn Loses Early Gains.
Hogs at New High Mark.
Slump In Cattle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
BIG VOTE AT CEDAR RAPIDS.

City Election Results in Doubt Except
for Two Offices.
Special to Tines Republican.
Cedar Rapids, March 2S.-The fine
weather and the activity of council
manic candidates brought out large
vote at the city election today. The re-
suit of mayor and one candidate for
councilman, Smith, is in doubt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
Premature Discharge.

Washington, March 2S.-Rear Ad-
mirar Hubbard. reporting to the navy
department on the 9accident to the
Charleston. ascribes the cause as prob
ably due to the premature discharge OF
one of the three-inch guns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
CASES MUST PROCEED.

0d0rAI C0ufSl H0u8o8 20 O0I1y Saloon
injunction Arguments.
Special to Times-Republican.
Ottumwa. March 2s.-Judge Smith
NcPherSon must decide whether the
Iowa liquor laws are contrary to the
constitution OF the United States, ac-
|c0rding to the argument presented IN
tho federal court this morning by at
torneys. appearing for the saloon men
Of Boone, Carroll and Marshall coun-
kleA At1e famous injunction cases re-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
lAuTocRAT MAKES CONCESSIONS.
Hitherto Absolute Ruler Of Monaco
Yioids to Demands Of Subjects.

Monte Carlo, March 2S.-Prince AL
bert Honore Charles. until now abso-
lutte In the government OF Monaco, the
smallest state Of Europe, today de-
creed the election Of a parliament or
municipal council thru universal suf-
frage. He reserves the right to select
the mayor, but grants further liberty
to the press. Today's decree is con-
cession to the princes 1000 subjects
who recently demanded constitutional
uo ma
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
Fr,iaht HandIsrs st-ike.

Special to Republican.
Cedar Rapids, March 2s-fhe freight
ha ndlers employed at the Milwaukee
depot struck today for an increase in
lHAee4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
rrio over, Honeymoo on Route.

Naples. March 2S.-Great prepara-
tions are being made here for the ar
rival of former President Roosevelt.
Many Americans are coming to the city
to greet him. The government will
place a special car at the disposal Of
Roosevelt for his journey thruout the
peninsula. 1t appears that Mr.. and
Mrs. roosevelt wish to passover again
the route taken on thaiT honeymoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28

Taft on Way to New York.
Washington. March 28--Presideu;
Taft. left for New York at ls;3e 3. M
today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-28
T..R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today
1hs Weather.

The Weath0r.
Sun rises March 80 ut 5:49: sets at 6:21
Iowa-Probably showers late tonight
or Tuesday: warmer In the north to-
night.
South Dakota-Showers tonight or
Tuesday: warmer In the east tonight;
cooler Tuesday.