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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
ASSISTANT SECRETARY AGRI.
CULTURE SAYS SCIENTISTS
HAVE EXPECTED
RECURRENCE OF OLD TIME
pRouTH HAS BEEN PREDICTED
Hayes, Who Was an Iowa Farmer Be-
fore Becoming Secretary Says tho
Long Period of Regular Rainfall Has
Caused ForeetfuInsss-West is Good
Country, However.

Washington. July 16.--"Drouth from
which the west is now suffering only
verifies what many agriculturists have
expected for a long time said acting
Secretary Hays, OF the department OF
agriculture, today. Many OF us, know
ing that the west had suffered from cy-
cles OF drought. believed that these cy-
cles would again hamper farmers there,
but the period of many years during
caused people to forget real conditions
that faced them" continued Hays. who
was a farmer In Hardin county. iowa
before becoming assistant secretary Of
agriculture, and who is especially ia
,niliar with the wheat country OF the
northwest. Real estate boomers
have sought to minimize danger from
drought in the west and they have
talked that way for SO many years
during which rainfall has been regular.
that many people came to believe there
was no longer danger OF that kind for
their crops. They are seeing 1t now.
THE west Is really a much better
country than many agrtculturists be-
lieved but 1t must face the fact that
these cycles of drought Will recur and
farmers must finance their farms In
such a conservative way as to have
surplus money in which to face these
periods of non-productiveness In good
year sin new sections OF tho west. the
farmers profit has been large, In some
cases so great as to permit him to pay
for his land in a single year. In the
long run they will obtain satisfactory
returns. but they must face the situa-
tion as this and come to look upon the
cycle Of drought as one OF recurring
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
RIDER SURE WINNER
Des Moines Boy Has Big Lead in FL
nails of State Golf Championship -
Friend, of MarshaIItown, Wins Cedar
Rapids Cup.

Special to Times-Republican.
Cedar Rapids. July 16.-At the end
OF the first half OF the finals in the
state golf championship. Ralph Rider
OF Dies Moines. was up on W. IL
Ammons, OF Des Moines Rider was
playing a stronger. stcadier game and
the indications We're that Rider would
win.
Matches decided up to l: 80 were for
the governors. directors and Cedar
Rapids cups. Arthur Bartlett. a 20
year-old Ottumwa youth, beat j. z.
Sheldon. OF Kcokuk, 1 up 2. for the
governors trophy, Hardy Friend. OF
Aiarshalltown. beat Maurice Jayne. of
Independence. 10y / up for the Cedar
Rapids cup. Judge T. NJ. Giberson. OF
Cedar Rapids. beat Dr. George w
Kinney, OF Burlington, by up for the
directors cup. DIR. B. r. Johnston ana
E. j. Carey. both of Cedar Rapids. won
the 2-ball foursome with Il net score
OF II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
WRECKING CREW HELD UP
Strikers on Boston & Maine Railroad
Refuse to Permit Laborers to Clear
Wreck-offieers Summoned to Scene
Of Strike.

Albany, N. Y, July ia wreckins
train on the Boston & Maine railroad
sent out from Mechanicvil1e early to-
day to clear UP freight wreck near
Ushers, was tagged by Italians before
it reached the wreckage. AS the train
slowed down two Italians covered the
engineer and fireman with rifles and
refused to let the wreckers proceed.
The train carried forty Italian laborers,
who found themselves facing an angry
crowd Of sixty other Italians, all
armed, and who declared the wreckine
train should not go further. The train
was forced to return to Mechanicvills
Striking track men are said by the Of
fcials to be responsible for the wreck
and today's demonstration. Deputy
Sherins are being sworn in for duty al
the scene Of trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
HARTJE SCANDAL ENDS
Troubles of Pttsburg Millionaire and
Wife to Cease by Granting Of Abso-
lutte Divorce to the Woman Long
Before the Public.

Pittsburg, Pa. July ia decree OF
absolute divorce to Mary Scott Hartje
from her husband. Augustus Hartje
the millionaire paper manufacturer Oi
Pittsburg, was granted today.
The court found the charge in Mrs
Hartje's libel of wilful and malicious
desertion Is sustained and specifies In
the decree that either party may marry
again.
The Hartjes quarrel has been before
the public nearly five years, having
been begun by the husbands charges
of infideGty, naming his colored
coachman as correspondent. The lat
ter was convicted of perjury in con-
nection with the trial. She filed coun
ter charges of desertion, which have
been pending up to this time. 1t has
been reported recently that the cou-
pie reached an agreement as to money
whereby the divorced wife will receive
$4,000 a year
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
Polite. Talked at Beverly.

Beverly, Mass. July 16.-Ohio pol
itics continued to hold the center of
the stage in Beverly today. Senator
Dick, who brought draft Of the state
republican platform with him. and
Wade Ellis. chairman OF the repub-
lican committee, are remaining over
in Beverly for a further conference
with President Taft.
1t became known today that other
Ohio leaders are hurrytng to Beverly.
These included Senator Burton, who II
to be permanent chairman of the con-
yention at Columbus.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
GAME WARDEN AssAssINATEp.
Prominent Residen. of Springfield
Shot While Surrounded by Family

Springfield, Ill, July lG John
O'Connor. deputy game warden and
member OF the Sangamon county re-
publican committee. died today from
tho effects OF bullet wound fred last
night thru window OF tho dining
room az his home, when O'Connor and
family were at supper. Before his death h
O'Connor said Frank Stout, an employe
OF the Alton roundhouse, had threat
ened his life. Stout was arrested. He
admits the threats but denies tho
shooting,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
cloupnuRsT IN KENTUCKY.
Much Livestock Drowned-property
Loss Estimated at 100000.

Hend erson. Ky. July ia cloud
burst over several counties OF western
Kentucky during the night caused
damage estimated at $2.0o0.0oo. Much
livestock was lost. The Illinois Central
tracks are under water for two miles.
L, Is estimated that $4,000 acres OF
pooled tobacco IN Henderson county
alone has been destroyed. and ono to-
bacco plantation of zoo acres Is a total
loss Hundreds of cattle. sheep and
hogs were swept away by the foods.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
Vaudeville Trust Eormad.

Cincinnati. July l6.-The Times Star
today says that at n meeting OF vaude-
Vile managers in this city a combina-
ton was formed which constitutes one
OF the biggest single deals OF the kind
on record. Besides other arran gements,
Martin Beck. head OF tho orpheum or
middle western vaudeville circuit, was
taken into partnership with those who
have facilities for organizing vaude-
VILE circuits from coast to coast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
Farmer Killed by Train.

Sabula, July 16.-Dick Hanson at
tempted to drive across the milwaukee,
tracks a mile west of here. and w@
struck by a passenger train at O'Clock
last night and instantly killed. One
of the horses was also killed. Mr..
Hanson was s5 years old and leaves
wife.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
U. s. TO POLICE PANAMA.
Case Of George Harrington, BrutualIy
Treated, May Lead Police Su pervision

Irea1eo, way Ieao Toice supervision
New Orleans. July 16.-Claiming that
George Harrington. an American citi-
zen and machinist formerly employed
at the Cristobal distillery here, is
now a raving maniac as the result OF
inhuman treatment imposed upon him
while an inmate Of the penal camp at
Porto Bello. Panama, a number OF
American citizens on the isthmus are
now awaiting the outcome Of an in
vestigation demanded by them, accord
ing to special advices received from
Colon. 1t was claimed Harrington was
arrested in Colon on a charge Of hav-
ing refused to pay for bottle OF beer
AS the result Of alleged brutal treat
ment OF Harrington, it is runored In
Panama the United States intends to
take over the policing OF Colon and
Panama,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
coun%erfeit 81 Bill,

Washington, July 15.-The appear
ance of a very poor counterfeit of the
50 silver certificate has been discover
ed. It Is of the series 1899. adorned
with the portrait of Washington. The
seal and the large figure '2" are purple
instead OF blue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
LTOWN, IOWA, SATURDAY JULY 16. 1910

year, touching 1858. or nineteen points
net higher. while after the opening
August and September sold up to a net
gain Of 25@s1 points. The new crop
positions were 10 points higher Dur
ing the early trading.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
MOLINE Is GROWING.
BARS THE FIGHTS
Jeffries' Homo Town Council Schemes
Ordinance to Bar Prize Fights From
Los AnqeIes-WiIl Not Affect ANA
teur Boxing Matches.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 16.--By max
ing 1t illegal to charge admission fees
to ring contests, the legislation COM
mittee Of the city council believes 1t
has found means OF barring prize fights
from Los Angeles without conflicting
with the state law relative to boxing
matches. The committee has voted to
recommend the passage Of an ordi-
nance embodying this anti-prize fight
feature at the next meeting Of the
council Monday. The passage Of the
ordinance would prevent the weekly
card OF entertainments at Maud juno
ton, while at the same time 1t would
not interfere with amateur boxing
matches In legitimate athletic clubs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
oDELL RAps ROOSEVELT.
Former Republican Boss In New York
Grows Sarcastic,

New York, July 16.-Former Gov
ernor Benjamin B. Odell. Jr.. OF New
York. sailing for Europe today, said
regarding the political situation that
"All the wisdom is coming from Sag
amore hill" Odell said: II am waiting
for Roosevelt's o. K. to the next candi-
date for governor. He is the leader:
we are only followers. However, dc
believe in his principles Of direct nom
nations"
'In reply to question as to wheth-
er Roosevelt would name the next
candidate for governor, Odell said:
"Well, he says So"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
IOWA LAND WORTH BILLIONS.
Figures Prepared by Auditor Of State
Show Value Of Other Property.

Show Value Of Other Property.
Des Moines. July 16.-According to
figures prepared by Auditor OF State
Bleakly. the value Of all lands in Iowa
including town lots. will reach ST.
$50 274,S36.
The figures submitted by the auditor
show that the value OF the personal
property OF Iowans is $3s4,799.s7S.
while the value OF the livestocq in
$1S6. .975.551.
Polk county leads others in the val
ue Of lands and livestock. Polk county
also has the highest average value per
acre, 1t being $65.50 Johnson Is next
highest with $55.35.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
MRS. EDDY 10 50.

Birthday of Founder Of Christian
Soience-Celebratss Anniversary.
Brookline, Mass, July 16.-Mrs.
Mary Baker Glover Eddy. founder and
leader Of the Christian Science de-
nomination. observed her s9th birth
day quietly at her home here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
Ns,u hurdles Record

London. July 16.-G. r. L. Anderson.
present hurdle champion Of Great
Britain, established worlds record
for 44o yards over three-foot hurdles
at the Crystal palace meeting this af-
ternoon. His time was So As seconds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
AMERICANS win HoNozs.
International r. r. Congress Choose.
Three for Committees.

IntefnatIonaI II. II. Voh9FoSo VnooSeS
Three for Committees.
Berne, Switzerland, July 16.-The In
national railway congress concluded
80, sessions and adjourned at noon to-
day to reassemble at Berlin in 1911.
Franklin K. Lane, member of the
American Interstate commerce commits
sion. and w. +. Allen, general secretary
of the American Railway Association,
were elected members of the perma-
nent International commission. George
w. Stevens. president of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio and a member Of the
same commission, was reelected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
RAILROAD EN-.
PLoYEs MAY QUIT WITHIN
FoRTY-EIGHT HOURS.
COMPANY TO HOUSE EoYAL MEN
IN CARS IN RAILROAD YARDS
ed Many Employees Will Remain 10y
ALTO SuppIant Engine Crews BY
Shop EmpIoyes-No Strike Breakers
to Be Brousht- in.

Philadelphia, July 16.-Representa-
Of the Pennsylvania railroad. who are
considering the question of ordering
strike on the vast system of that COM
pany, went into secret session at 9 a.
m. today. George M. Smith. chairman
OF the joint committee, stated that indi-
cations point to a strike within forty
eight hours.
Company Makes Preparations.
The Pennsylvania railroad at noon
today announced that arrangements
had been made to accommodate the men
In the yards Of the company In West
Philadelphia. Freight cars Will be mt
ted up for their accommodation and
they will be given police protection. No
strike breakers, the statement says.
will be employed, and the men will be
recruited from the shops Of the COM
pany. The statement says the company
expects many Of the old men will re-
main loyal, and in making up train
crews. the company will send out one
inexperienced man with two expert
enced men.
The statement call attention to the
fact that men who leave the service
more than As years old can not be re-
employed.
When the conference Of labor leaders
adjourned for the noon recess no
statement was issued, but Garrettson
said: IF we can dominate the company
by winning the strike we can dominate
its policy as to the age limit"
Settlement 10 Possible.
At the request OF General Manager
Myers Of the Pennsylvania railroad,
the entire committee representing the
company's conductors and tra1nmen on
the lines east of Pittsburg Will meet
the general manager Monday. This
announcement was made by President
Lee, Of the tratnmen's order, at the
close of the afternoon conference. The
resumption Of negotiations Is taken
to mean q possible settlement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
Receivers For Mail Order Aou,e

Kansas City. July 1s.-Receivers
were appointed for the Jones Brothers
Mercantile Company. mail order
house. The liabilities are 100000, as-
sets the same.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
nxn.mite Kills workmen.

PerpignaH, France, July 1S.-A dyn-
amite explosion today killed three and
fatally injured Ave other workmen en-
ployed in the construction Of the trans
Pyrsnnes tunNe'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
SOCIETY PEOPLE POISONED.
Members Of Boone Country Club Made
III by Pressed Chicken.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone. July l6.-A score OF the men,
bers Of the Golf and Country Club,
all society people Of the city. are suf-
fering from ptomaine poisoning from
eating pressed chicken. Several We're
violently i'll. The physicians called
feared for a time that some would not
recover. All are now improving, and
no fatalities are likely to result.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
COTTON MARKET STILL ExcurE1

All Options Continue TO Advanee-Sni-
iy Figures Exceeded.
New York, July 1.-THE cotton mar
ket had an active and exciting opening
again this morning, with tone steady
to Arm and advances ranging from
three to twenty-five points. Near
month shorts seemed to be in a panicky
condition. and July cotton sold at the
highest price reached since the sully
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
PROBE OF BUReHEIM CASE.
United States Wants to Know If Amor
leans Is Hold Rriaonar

washington, July 16. On the
strength Of press reports the state de-
partment today telegrahed American
Consul Moffatt at Bluef1elds to ascer.
tain whether DR.. Lawrence Burgheim,
of Houston, Tex, is held prisoner by
the Madriz forces. The report was
that Burgheim had been compelled to
treat the wounded at Bluefields blum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
HARVEST OF PEACHES RoTTINe.

10000 Crates Of Fruit Going to Ruin
Because Of Lack Of Iced Cars.
Macon. Ga, July 16.-Sixty thousand
crates of peaches are rotting in Fort
Valley, constituting a large portion OF
the Elherta crop. on account OF failure
of the refrigerator car companies to
supply iced cars for the harvest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

TeIesraphio News
Agricuiturist Predicts Cycle
Drouths.
Both Sides Prepare for Raj = 1
Strike.
Cannon Scores Insurgents
Poll Tax Martyr" Freed.
Boys Save 500 Lives. 5
PAGES TWO AND tn :
Iowa News
Attacking Webb Byers.
Suit for $4,000 Against Saioon!sts.
Jasper County Woman Suicide.
Plan to Pack Conservation Meeting.
A $4,000, 900 Deal
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial
An Everlasting Joy Ride.
Poison Law IN the Way.
Canvas and Dynamite.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Sunday Reading.
Story. Virginia OF the Air Lanes.
PAGE FIVE. y
Iowa News:
Henry Walker Bears Charmed Life.
Fake Consumption Cures"
PAGES SIX, SEVEN AND NINE.
City News:
I.earand Held Key to Big Chicago
Crime.
Wires to This City Kept Hot In Et-
fort to Ferret Phase OF Mystery
Big News Sensation OF Day In Chi
cago.
Commission Plan Election Carries
Big.
Sophus Peterson Ends Life by
Hanging.
Invite Conference Here 1911.
&. S. Blair Dead.
Local Comment.
General News OF the City.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Wheat Near Setback. But Advances.
Corn Slightly Higher.
Nine Dollar Hog Eliminated.
Cattle Make Gains During Week.
Back to- the Farm Movement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
Ask. for Protection Of Property.

Hollidyasburg. Pa, July 16.-The
Pennsylvania railroad today served a
demand on Sheriff Orr, Of Blair county.
for the swearing in of 1900 special
policemen to protect railroad property
in the event the threatened strike of
Irainmen and conductors is called.
Later it was admitted by Carrots
son, Of the conductors organization
that the overtures for the meeting
came from the men. An official of the
Pennsylvania railroad said the COM
pany has nothing new to offer, but will
listen to anything the labor representa-
tlves may have to say.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
Era on kudson River From

New York. July 16.-F'ire among tho
piers on the Hudson river 'front.' OF
Manhattan this afternoon caused
Joss Of 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
coiunbi. Elect. New President

Bogata, Colombia, July 1s.-Carlos
z. Restrepo, vice president OF the
house of representatives. was elected
president OF Colombia IN y<sterday's
voting
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
BOYS SAVE 500 LIVES
Brigade Of Boy Fire Fighters From
House Of RsSuss %. Gallant Work in
Fire Which Threatened Hundreds Of
Feeble Minded and Babes on RAN
daIi's Island,

New York, July 16.-The heroism Of
a brigade OF boy FIRE fighters from the
house of refuge did much toward saw
ing several buildings on Randall's is
land, containing hundreds OF. feeble
minded inmates. Babies and the babies
hospital, with 800 little patients. were
threatened by fire which broke out In
the Island tailor shop during the night.
The boys did efficient work In helping
the regular fireanen. Panics broke out
among both the children and older pa
tients and nurses and doctors had all
they could do to control the excited in
mates. Hard work confined the fire
to the building where it originated,
with only a nominal loss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
Rain Delays Raese

Terre Haute,. Ind, The Great West
ern circuit races were called or to-
day because Of rain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16
T.-R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today
The Weather.

The Weather. ga
Sun rises July at 4:4S, sets at 7:32
Iowa--Fair tonight and Sunday; not
much change in temperature.
South Dakota-Fair tonight and sun
day: slightly cooler in west portion to-
night
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-16

A large part Of Mr.. Cannon's ad-
dress was devoted to defense of the
old rules of the house and belittling
the changes secured by the insurgents.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-28

commissioner for the g year
term. Four years ago he srved
"a short term in that position and
gave such satisfaction that his
constituents were much pleased
at his nomination by the repub-
hcan county convention and are
giving to him a loyal support.
he IS one of the foremost busi-
ness men Of the county and
holds large interests. He will
no doubt be elected and serve
the people even more faithful
for the Q year term than for the
short term.
The masses Of the people re-
cOgnize in him safe and relia-
bic man who will in every way
guard the interests OF all the
people and will give to him a
united support so that his cleo
tion will be assured beyond
prcadventure.
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-28
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
OF SILVER BOW COUNTY

Thos. ]. Walker regardless OF
party lines is receiving a strong
support for reelection to the Of
fee OF County Attorney IRON
all classes OF the people OF this
county. lie is man OF the
people and has come TO his
present station the hardest way
having worked in the mines and
smcltcrs in this vicinity. = OF
the 33 years which he carries he
has spent in this city going to
our public schools. graduating
with honorS. he was born IN the
| keystone state OF Pennsylvania
! in 1877. He took cours OF law
in the university of Virginia
where he also graduated with
! high honors; was elected and
served Silver Bow in the Lower
/ House in 1905 and served as
chief deputy under prosecuting
attorney Healy from 1905 to 'O7
when he was elected as County
/ Attorney and is now serving his
FIRST term.
lie has filled the position with
signal ability and made an en-
viahlc record as the prosecuting
officer of Silver Bow county. tie
Ina, been iair to all classes and
Ina, not in any manner stop
ped to pcrsecute with him 1t ha:
ALWAYS been a square deal toi
everybody and nc one of what
ever nationality, color or creeC
have had cause 10 complain o
Tom Walkers conduct OF th'
important Office OF County AT
G torney and as a consequence h
5 IS receiving a hearty supper
r from all sources regardless o
party affiliations.
: unued Page 4 Col
The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-28
THE FEMALE MINISTRIES
PLEASE

The Georgia Female Minstrels
under the management OF ], Z,
Taylor assisted by J. {. Brown
at the auditorium on last Thurs
day evening were pronounced
by all a success.
They were greeted by quite a
crowd and each number received
a hearty round OF applause.
Worthy OF special mention
was the singing OF Miss Savada
Brown who seems to have had
past experience in her favor her
voice was fine as well As her
aptitude Tor stage work, She was
heartily cncorcd. Also Gertic
Malone was a surprise to all
with an excellent voice. She
was also encorcd.
!. L. Taylor proved himself
the primer comedian OF the
northwest and his work al
around was OF a high order.
The chorus was good and al
acquitted themselves with credit
|Nh;Ic the cake walk icatur,
could be much improved, tn
couple Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis tar
IIy won the honor OF winning IN
cake.