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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
HOME BASE OF MISSIONS.
Conference at Edinburgh Listens to
Report and Suqaestions

Edinburgh, Scotland. June 23.-The
report OF the commission on the homa
base Of mission. presented 10 the
Worlds Missionary conference today by
the chairman, Rev James L. Barton.
dealt with the organization. methods.
policies and results OF tho operations
Of missionary societies upon their home
side 1t collatcd an immense amount
OF material gathered to show how to Sc
cure an adequate constituency, the
proper training of missionaries. hnan-
clal support and an Increase in inter-
est DR.. Barton IS foreign secretary
of the American board OF commissions
ers for foreign missions.
Under the head of Promotion of
Missionary Intelligence" the report
asks for more enthusiastic missionary
work in the pulpits at home. The
leaders of missionary enterprise" 10
continues, ARE unanimous in their
Judgment "a TO the imperative import
ance of interesting the boyhood and
girlhocd Of the churches in the work
of foreign missions. One OF tho most
encouraging featres of missionary
advance is the rapid development of tho
Sunday school field during the last five
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
TAFT SAVES cANNoN's HIDE.
Insurgents Promise Not to Depost
Venerable Speaker.

insurgents Promise Not to Depose
Venerable Speaker.
Washington, June 23.-"Uncle Joe
Cannon will be permitted to end this
session as speaker OF the house of rep
resentatives. The insurgents have
sheathed their snickersnees and will
allow the venerable standpatter to de-
part in peace and seek the suffrage OF
his fellow citizens for reelection to All
ordinary seat in the next congress.
President Taft Is credited with hav-
ing succeeded In calling off the insur-
gents from the plan, which bas been
under consideration of and on for
several weeks, OF ousting the speaker.
The president doesn't want any moro
quarreling in the house this session.
He wants to get all the bills on his
program thru and the accomplishment
Of this demands the utmost peace and
quiet in the legislative halls.
The president In the last few days
has done a lot Of conciliating among
the insurgents, and 1t has transpired
that there no longer is any thought of
an overt move against the speaker.
Several Insurgents. including Lind
bergh of Minnesota, have gone home
assured there viii be nothing at
tempted in the eviction line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
RAILROAD PRESIDENT BROWN
TELLS BANKERS CAUSE OF
HIGH COST OF LIVING.
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT
STATIONS TO TEACH FARMERS
Says Land Must Produce More, Pro-
ducas Must Be Cheaper and Wages
Less to Avert National Danger =
Real Menace From Within and Not
From Without, He Says.

ST. Paul, June 23.-President Brown,
Of the New York Central Railway,
spoke before the Minnesota Banker 8
Association today on High Cost OF
Living" He argued that with the in
crease In the supply Of gold. every
thing measured by and paid for with
that metal is invariably enhanced in
value" and that for this reason the
pay Of labor has advanced in ratio with
the increase Of the cost Of the things
labor must buy.
While he favored a strong navy,
Brown would like to see the cost Of one
to the work Of improved, intelligent
agriculture.
What one battleship COSTS" he said,
would establish two splendid agricui
tural experiment or demonstration
farms In every state in the union, and
/ will guarantee, If this is done and the
work intelligently and energetlcally
carried on, that as result Of it the
value Of the increased product OF the
nations farms will within ten years
buy and pay for every battleship of
every navy that floats on salt water
today.
Unless we can increase the product
per acre on the farms Of this country,
the most serious danger which we have
to fear Will be from within and not
without, q danger against which bat
tleships would be Of little use"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
HUGHES TO MEET ROOSEVELT.

Governor Asked 70 Hold Conference at
Sycamore Hiil-Pinchot to Be Guest.
New York, June 23-Theodore Roose-
welt has asked Governor Hughes to
visit him at Sycamore Hill in the near
future, for & conference.
The news came out in the course Of
q brief supplementary statement
Roosevelt chose to add to his denial
this morning Of the printed report that
he is to come out in opposition to the
governors policy Of direct primaries
Roosevelt refused to say what sub
jects could be expected to come up at
the conference.
Pinchot Will Be Guest.
Clifford Pinchot will be guest at
Sycamore Hill tonight. He made the
announcement himself. but was dumb
to questions.
Roosevelt tonight is the guest Of
Robert Collier at a dinner He will
be at his desk tomorrow morning, re-
turning to Oyster Bay late in the af-
ternoon. He motored to the city from
Oyster Bay.
William T. Hornaday, director Of the
Bronx "Zoo." whom Roosevelt has
said is mo nature fakir, but a natural
born side show" eulogized Roosevelt
in an address at the luncheon Of the
Camp Fire Club, given in Roosevelt's 8
honor. Roosevelt spoke but with the
understanding that his remarks We're
not to be repeated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
BANDITS KILL TRADERS
Moro. In Philippines Create Trouble
That May Require Military Demon
stration to suppress-Dutch Traders
Murdered and Robbed.

Seattle. Wash, June 2S.-Mindanao
Moros have murdered Dutch traders on
the island OF northern Borneo. under
conditions which may develop into an
outbreak so serious that a dem onstra-
ton by troops from the military sta
tion at Camp Jolo may be required, ao-
cording to a report brought by the
steamship Tamba-
When the Tam ba sailed reports had
reached Hong Kong that a party Of
eight Moros from the Tawi Tawi group
of islands, being driven by storms to
an island Of the Celebees group. had
murdered three traders and made away
with 10000 pesos worth OF loot A
Dutch gunboat gave pursuit and found
the murdcrers on Manus-Manca, an is
land Of the Philippines. Notice was
given by the officers in command Of
a company Of Philippine scouts at Bon
ga and an attempt was made to cap
ture the outlaws, but they escaped and
later sent word that the entire popula-
tion OF several hundred would assist
them in resisting arrest. Two COM
panies Of the Third infantry have been
sent there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
LAKE COMO MYSTERY CLEARED
UP WHEN POLICE ARREST
MISSING HUSBAND.
TAKEN IN CUSTODY WHEN
SHIP ARRIVES AT hoaokEN
Makes Full Confession on Being Cons
fronted With crinne-Say. Mura.:
Followed Violent Quarrel, Durina
Which Mrs. Charlton Goaded Him ia
Assault-Then Placed Body In Trunk

| New York June 2S.-Porter Char,-
ton. husband OF tho woman whose body
was found In trunk in Lake Como,
Italy. arrived here on German liner
at Hoboken today. and was arrested.
fie gavo the name OF Charles w. Cole
man, but the Hoboken police say that
at the station he broke down ana adj
mitted that he was Charlton.
Captain Scott. brother OF Mrs.
Charlton, was summoned when Charl-
ton was arrested. He took one glance
at the prisoner and said the man was
Charlton Later Charlton confessed to
the murder. In a>signed statement.
Quarrel Led to Crime.
The police later announced that
Charlton said. In his confession, that
he and his wife had been having sup
per together g. villa or Lake Como,
and that they had engaged in violent
QUARREL. Charlton said his wife called
him vile names. and that finally. when
he could not stand her abuse any long
er, he attacked her with a wooden
mallet. He said he struck her over
, the head three times, knocking her un-
conscious and and killing her. as far
as he knew. Charlton told the police
ne then stuck the body OF his wife in
trunk and carried IL down to tho
lake. where he threw the trunk In tho
water.
First Bluffs the Officers.
Charlton travelled under the name OF
Charles w. Coleman. OF Omaha, tho
| the name appeared on the passenger
| list as John Coleman. The accused
man was utterly broken in spirit fol-
| lowing his arrest Charlton denied
! fatty when arrested that he was tho
man wanted. and took the officers TO
| his cabin to prove his name was Cola
man. He asserted that he lived in
T! Omaha and had never heard of Charl-
| ton or his wife.
When asked II he could produce let
| ters to prove he had received any
money under tho name of Coleman he
said he could not. Charlton began TO
| break down and he wavered and almost
| fell. and the detectives had to wait
until he recovered himself. He WAS
| placed In Il patrol wagon and taken to
| the station.
Given "Third Degree"
While Charlton was being sweated
under the third degree" he became
nfur!ated. and drawing a revolver
tried to shoot chief OF Police Hayes.
He was dsarmed and a few minutes
| later confessed the crime. In his con-
| fession after telling OF tho quarrel and
the killing of his wife. Charlton said:
About 12 at night I brought the
trunk to my house and dragged IL
down to a small pier and threw 1t
overheard. i left tho following night
and went to Como. and from there to
Genoa. where / took the steamer Irene
three days ltaer."
He added a postscript exoneratina
the Russian Ispolatoff. once under sus-
picion. from any part in the crime. and
said lie had no defense to make.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
WILL ELECT CARNEY
MarshaIItown Lawyer to Be Honored
b. State Bar As:ce;st;on-Judse cc!e
Proposes Division Of Supreme Court,
With Enlarged Membership.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, June 23.-At the state
bar association meeting today the well
come was by c. G. Cole and response
by Senator Van Law. of MarshaIltown.
Papers were read by Justice Weaver, of
City.
A resolution was introduced by
Judge Cole looking to n reorganization
of the supreme court and dividing that
body into n supreme and appellate
court with enlarged membership. 1t Is
believed the resolution will not be
adopted.
J. L. Carney, OF Marshalltown, act
Ing president, will be elected president
by the association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
.FuLFlLLs PARTY PLEDGES
President Taft issues Statement Claim
ina That Congress Has Accom- pIishsd
More Thsn1Any Of 10 tsPrsdeees.ors-
Equipped for Carr paisn. u.


Equipped for Campaign.
Cincinnati. Ohio. June 23.-In .
signed statement In the Times-Stal
President Taft Is quoted today as ex-
pressing great satisfaction over the
legislation enacted by this congress
Heretofore the custom has been to re-
deem the party pledges in tho year Of a
presidential election. but this now has
been done during the first regular ses-
sion Of congress.
Following is the presidents letter:
washington, June Ell am elated
at the legislation which has been en-
acted by this congress. 1t has fulfilled
the pledges Of the party. It is great
satisfaction to me that we have ac-
oomplished so much. 1t has been the
mustom in the past to try to fulfill
party pledges during the term the pres
ttlent is elected We have secured
wtta we set out to get during the first
regular session Of congress. We now
have the best railroad regulation law
we ever had. Provisions for supervision
of equalization We're omitted, but
this does not mean they have been
abandoned. Renewed effort to enact
them will be made at the next session
think the party in power has enacted
legislation which will inure greatly To
it's benefit It has kept its contract. The
congress which Is now closing Its first
regular session has done what 1t prom :
ised the people to do and the repub-
lican party has a good record to take
to the people in the coming elec-
tiOnS"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
GOOD BUT iMPRAcTIcA1LE.
So Declares Comptroller Of Currency
Reoardino Central Banks.

Decatur. Ill, June 2Ss-Former
Comptroller Of Currency Dawes today
addressed the Illinois Bankers Associa-
ton. He maintained that a central
bank could not be successfully adapt
ed 70 our present Independent banking
system, altho recognizing the great
economic advantages enjoyed by Euro
pean countries under the central bank
plan. He found many objections. from
his point of view, to such an tnsti&u-
ton. the principal one being the pos
sibilAy OF legislative or demogogic
attack He claims that such an attack
upon institutions carrying immense de-
posits as central bank would be like
" to seriously affect the entire bank
ing system of the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
BUYS NEW CAR, DYING
G. w. Horton Fatally Hurt and Two
Daughters Injured Near Nashua -
Was Driving Auto to His Home
From Waterloo.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Waterloo, June 2S.-While driving a
new automobile from Waterloo to his
homo in Nashua last night. C. w. Hor-
ton was probably fatally hurt. and his
two daughters, Matte and Emma, sus-
tanned fractures of their right arms
Tho car struck a patch OF sand and
turned completely over Homer Nor
dis and Eva Hanson. the other occu-
pants, from Waterloo. escaped with
minor injuries. Horton was hurt in
ternally. Is paralyzed and is reported
to be dying.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
wARsHlPs REACH ENGLAND.

Squadron Consisting Of Indiana, Mas
sachusetts and Iowa on Long Cruise.
Plymouth, Eng, June 23.-The
American battleships Indiana, Massa-
chusetts and Iowa, with 500 midship-
men from the United States naval
academy, arrived here this morning.
The squadron sailed from Hampton
Roads June 9. Instead Of following the
usual routine Of practice cruise along
the New England coast, the vessels
steamed for the Plymouth end of the
first leg of the 10000 mile trip. Local
authorities are planning a round of en-
tertainment for the visitors. The mid
shipmen will be given dinner by the
lord mayor of London.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23

relieve county attorneys OF at least a
part Of the responsibility for the en-
forcement OF all laws. The sentiment
among them was that the law Is a,
present too drastic.
OFFICERS elected are: President. w. G
Hdson. Storm Lake: vice president, G
A. Dewey. Washington; secretary. w
C. RatclifY, Red Oak.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
JoIcE is INDICTED
Former Lakes Mills Banker Accused
BY Federal Grand Jury on More
Than 100 Counts-Warrant Sent to
St. Paul and Joice Will Be Returned
to Iowa.

Special to imesRepublican.
Fort Dodge, June 23.-The federal
grand jury reported at noon. While no
definite information was given out, it is
understood from reliable source that
P. M. Joice, former Lake Mills bank
er, was indicted on over 100 counts.
charged with issuing fraudulent papers
of half a million. The warrant was
forwarded to st. Paul. Joice will be
brought here at once for arraignment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
ESTRADA ON THE AGGRESSIVE.
Army Marching on Grenada, Where
Revolutionists Were Once Defeated.


Washington, June 23. General
Mena, at the head Of $500 men, oc.
cupied San Vicente, near Acoyapa
yesterday, according to dispatches re-
ceived this morning by representatives
here Of the Estrada government of
Nicaragua. Mena was then advancing
on Acoyapa. Only a few miles of
comparatively level country and the
Tipitapa river now separates the In
surgents from the city OF Grenada
where the people Of the territory there
abouts are in sympathy with the revo-
lutionists. This brings the insurgents
to precisely the same point where they
received a crushing defeat from the
Madriz troops early in March, and were
driven back to Bluefields. where the
revolutionary forces were reorgan-
lied.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
CAR COMPANY BLAMED.

No Fender on Street Car That Killed
Museatine eoy-Motorman May Die.
Special to Tines-Republican.
Muscatine. June 23.-The coroner's
jury is making thorough investiga-
ton OF the death OF Kenneth Anderson
the little boy who was killed by a
street car yesterday. Motorman Gala
han. who was prostrated by the fatal
accident. Is unconscious and his con-
ditfcn Is serious. The hearing was
ood1onad until b han tanffex. vho
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23

not safeguard the interests Of the pub
lie properly, that under 1t the postal
funds will be collected and used for
the benefit Of the big eastern financial
institutions. and that power is given
the board Of trustees to discriminate
between localities in the designation Of
what postoffices shall be postal savings
offices,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
cossoN LAW TOO DRASTIC.

So Declare County Attorneys in Res
oIution Asking Modi6eation-Onieers.
Special to Times-Repuhlican.
Des Molnes, June 23.-The county
attorneys Of Iowa in their convention
today adopted resolutions in iavo. OF
soms msAiaca&iep Of the Oeeson 12Mto
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
ereeee Make. Amends to Romania.

Gresce Makes Amends to Romania.
Bucharest, Romania, June 23.-The
Grecian government has granted the
demands Of the Romanian foreign Of
flee In satisfaction OF the recent incl
dent at Piraeus. when Greek mob
attacked a Romanian mail steamer.
Romania demanded official apologies,
monetary compensation and dismissal
OF the prefect Of the port Of Piraeus.
Greece was given eight days in which
to comply with the terms Of the ulti-
mAtum. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
NOW you KNOW WHY
Senate Committee on Cost Of Living
Makes Report Telling Why Prices
Have Increased-Many Reasons As
:icned.

Washington, June 23.-The majority
Of the senate committee on the in
port today. Among the causes given
are: Increased cost Of farm produc-
ton: increased demand for farm prod
ucts and food; shifting OF the popula-
ton of the country to the cities; hold
ing OF crops by farmers: cold storage
plants; industrial combinations; or
ganization Of producers and dealers
and a higher standard Of living. The
minority will file a report later.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
BUILDING BILL TO CONFERENCE.

House Nom concurs in Senate Amend
ments-Overtire For Carriers.
Washington, June 23.-The house to-
day non-concurred with the senate
amendments to the public building BILL
and the measure was sent to confer
ence.
The conference report on overtime
claims barred by the statute OF limlta-
tions, was adopted by the house today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
RUNS AWAY WHEN WHIPPED.

Muscatine Girl Dons Brothers Clothes
and Can Not Be Found.
Special to Times es-Republican.
Muscatine, June 23.-Following a
chastisement which she received from
her father, Stella, the 14-year-old
daughter Of Albert Weber. cut off her
hair so that IT would resemble that Of
q boy. and after stealing her brothers s
clothes, ran away. Despite polio eactiv-
ity no trace Of her can be found
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
he KNOWS NOW.

Witness Gives Instructive Eviaence in
Fish Bill Bribery Case.
Springfield, H., June 23.-Testifying
before the grand jury DR.. T. j. Schweer
said he had made arrangements with
Frank Traut by which the latter was
TO receive money to defeat the fish bill.
Traut had testified that he did not
know from what source the money
came.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
CASE NEARING AN END.

Closing Argument in Browne Bribery
TriaI-Defense Denies Everything.
Chicago, June 23.-Thec losing argu-
raent for the defense in the Browne
bribery trial was begun today by At
torney Forrest, who denied that
Browne bribed White, that he ever
agreed to do so, or ever paid him
money as bribe. He asked the jury
to reject Whites testimony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
CENSUS ANNOUNCEMENTS SOON.
Population Of Cities to Be Given 'Out
Within a Few Days.

WItFIN + CIV OdyS.
Washington. June e3.-The mann
moth task of recording the thirteenth
decennial census of the United States
has progressed to such point that
within few days the bureau of the
census will begin to make public the
population. of the larger cities OF the
country.
The figures for the cities containing
rs. 900 or more residents will be given
out first. They will be followed later
in the summer by the population OF
states by counties. which will also In
clude the cities Of 5000 or more per-
sons.
In all likelihood the population OF the
national capital will be the first given
out
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
PREMATURE FIREWORKS
Dynamite Accidentally Exploded in
Boone Store lenites All Fireworks in
Place and Spectacular Fire Ensues,'
With Loss Of $4,000 to $4,000
Teams Frightened and Run Away.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, June 23-At noon today a
small go-cart hanging in a window Of
the Temple of Economy dropped from
its fastening, struck some dynamite
and exploded same, causing a specta-
cular fire.
All the fireworks in the store were
discharged, causing great excitement
among horses on the street, and many
runaways occurred.
In the store at the time were half a
hundred people but all escaped without
the least injury. The interior Of the
store was completely suttea.
The loss is $4,000 to $4,000. covered
by insurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
CONGRESS swEurERs AND WORK
Representative Barnhart Overcome by
Heat-BuiIdinq Bill Held Up.

1edr-6UITdIH9 6ITI deId Up.
Washington, June 23. - Congress
sweltered today with the thermometer
registering SO degrees when the house
convened. Representative Barnhart. Of
Indiana, was overcome with the heat
at his hotel apartments early in the
day. His physician later announced
that Barnhart would recover.
The house today disagreed to the
senate amendments to the campaign
publicity and reclamation bond bills.
The omnibus public buildings bill is
held up for lack Of an appropriation.
The last of the general appropriation
bills having passed, 1t would require a
joint resolution to appropriate the nee
essary money, and to this there is
strong opposition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
FAMOUS BEAUTY ENDS LIFE.
Mrs. w. p. G. Harding, Birmingham
Ranker's Wfo, Found Dead.

Birmingham, Ala, June 23.-Mrs. w
p. G. Harding. wife Of the president OF
the First National Bank OF Birming-
ham. the largest bank In Alabama. was
found dead in her residence in Gler
Iris. the fashionable part of the city
shot thru the heart. A pistol near
her body indicated that the case was
one OF suicide. A note was found in
the room. Mrs. Harding was as years
old yesterday. She was considered
the most bcautIuI woman iIi uai.:.s.iIs@
Ne cause Coz the suicide 4 1pswn. yA.s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
DENY MINISTER'S CHARGES.
Rev. John .. Leek and Mrs. Lavender
Testify in Chicago SIander Suit.

TostFy III NFIcHgo o'aHuer SUFt'
Chicago, June 2S.-John d. Leek,
formerly a Methodist minister. testi-
fed today In tho $4,000 slander suit
OF Mrs. Mary A Lavender against Rev.
John D. Crawford, pastor of the Wood
lawn NJ. F. church. Mrs. Lavender also
gave her testimony. Both denied that
their relations had been more than
friendly. Both denied that Leek wrote
a letter to Mrs. Lavender incriminating
than selves.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-06-23
GOOD LANDS HIS MAN
President Names Progressive for Post
master at Marion Despite Opposition
OF Murphy and othsr standpatters.

Special to Times Republican.
Washington, June 23.-The postoffice
department has commissioned j. s.
Alexander as postmaster at Marion.
Representative Good was told today
that his commission has been forward
ed. The standpatters have been fight
Ing Alexander bitterly. Finally Mr..
Good told the president all the facts,
and that the ground Of the opposition
OF such men as Colonel Hepburn.
Bernard Murphy ana others was pure
u 4efaaaA3 and satasa u