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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-10
Prominent Chicago Lumb.rm.n Dead.

Chicago. July l0.-Harry c. Ellis. sS
years old. treasurer OF the Lord 4
Bushnell Company. and we'll known In
the lumber business. died Of heart dis
ease today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
"Lighthouse. for the Blind.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.--President
Taft and blind woman, Miss Grace
Keator, who is president of the Blind
Women's club of New York, togeth-
er laid the cornerstone of the new
light house for the blind in East
Fifty ninth street this afternoon.
The ceremony marked the begin
ming of actual construction on a
building unlike any institution in the
world-a settlement house exclusively
for blind people. Joseph H. Choate
presided at the laying Of the corner
stone. In addition to President Taft
the speakers included w. l. Scand-
lin, the blind president of the Blind
Mems Self Improvement club, of
New York, and DR.. John M. Finley,
president of the College of the City
of New York, who is also president
of the New York association for the
blind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
TIFFANY ITEMS.

Three cars of wheat and one OF
oats were shipped through the Tiff
fany Mercantile company this week
II. N. Linebarger and c. +. Borough
were Ignacio callers last Monday.
Lloyd Huntsman and Bob Maloy of
Bayfield,, who are running cattle on
the Middle mesa. stopped over night
in town Wednesday.
Mr.. Swick, the Utah tree man, was
in town last Thursday 'transacting
business.
Frank Dodge and Mr.. Porter both
Of Denver transacted bushes in town
last Wednesday.
A quilting party was given at Mrs
Linebarger's last Wednesday.
Contractor Wells shipped three cars
Of work horses from here last Friday
Two cars were received by an un.
known party.
/ Paul Mitchell went to Victor last
week to spend the winter.
W. r. Torbert of Denver whc
owns extensive real estate here came
down last Friday.
C. F. Pargin and wife were Du
range visitors the first Of this week
Henry Scouton of Durango wal
out Sunday looking after real es
tate interests.
Bruce Foreman made business
trip TO Durango Sunday.
John Hunt went to Bayfield, las
Saturday.
Mr.. Simon, cattle buyer, was her
Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
FANATIC BLAMfS LORD
FOR PRISON SENTENCE

Western Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-"It is the
Lord and not the law that is send
ing me to Atlanta JAIL" declared
Rev. Frank w. Sandford, the leader
of the Holy Ghost and Us sect, as he
passed today through New York on
his way to the federal prison, where
he will spend 10 years for allowing
six of his followers to die on their
recent voyage on the yacht Coronet.
Standing in the railroad station, un-
manacled and accompanied by only
one deputy marshal, Sandford talked
of many things-of his faith, and Of
baseball, of conviction and Of hunt
ing in India. Once during the in
terview Sandford, who is powerfully
built, seized a bystander by the waist
and lifted him in the air, crying out
as he did SO, 81 am after your soul.
l will save it."
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
To Protest Patent Records.

Aroused over the danger in intrust-
ing the vast number of patent rec
ords in the old building which now
houses the United States patent Of
flee, the American institute of chem
cial engineers purposes to take the
initiative in movement to impress
upon Congress the necessity for a
new structure. Plans for the cam
paign will be formulated at the semi
annual meeting of the institute
which began here today and which
will also adopt resolutions in favor
of the creation of patent court
or board of appeals and various other
in the patent system.
The meeting which will last three
days, is attended by several score of
foremost chemical engineers of the
United States.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
VISITORS WELCOME AT
FORT LEWIS SCHOOL,

FIT. LEWIS, Colo, Dec. 5.-To the
People Of Colorado; After the long
delay caused by the floods, the fur
niture, and supplies of the Fort Lew
is school are now in place and the
school is working under normal con-
ditions.
1t has been decided to extend a
special invitation to the people OF
Colorado and New Mexico TO visit
the schol on Dec. 81 and 20. The
regular school work will be carried
on during the day and god ev-
ening program will be held. Shop
sewing and written work, prepared
by the pupils, will be placed where
all may inspect it.
The school is your-visit it.
Good meals will be supplied at 25
cents each. We can supply bedsteads
plan to remain over night will nee(
to bring bedding.
~
ing US that you will come.
The ten day course fer farmer
and their wives will open on Jan
81, and close on Feb. =. Instructor
from the Ft. Collins cc1ese o. ag
riculture will give daily lectures OF
crop rotation, fertilizers, plant diseas
es, fruit, gram and potato growirS
dairying, care Of Stock of differen
kinds, cooking, sewing, Housekeeping
homenursing, etc.
The course is free to all men ant
women.
Board and room, not furnished witt
bedding and towels, may be had al
$500 for the ten days.
Farmers who can bring a small
stove may arrange to board tkemsel l.
yes
Boys and rirls are welcome at any
time. Come as soon as you can anC
remain as long as you can. We hope
to add one or Two high school subjects
to our course, grammar, stock judg
ing, field crops, carpenter worl.
blacksmith work, sewing and cooking
With best wishes, we ere, your
very truly,
FORT LEWIS SCHOOL FACULTY
Direct your inquiries to the prin
eipal of the Fort Lewis scnooI, Hes
ptrus, Colo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
MINSTREL SHOW TO BE
GIVEN AT TRIMBLE

What promises to be one of the
most pleasing and unique entertain
ments ever witnessed in the Animas
valley, will be given in the Trimble
Springs dance pavilion on Saturday
night, Dec. %. A large temporary
stage will be erected and the hall ar
ranged to seat the several hundred
people who will be attracted by the
unusual program.
Twenty-eight or 80 of the most tai
ented and popular young people
will appear as black faces in old
time melodies, modern solos and
quartettes.
There will be included the mono
logue and character sketches to be
heard in all first class minstrels.
There will be more than one dozen
each of the dusky damsels and frol-
licking coons, and these "Senegambian
serenaders" will "cut the mustard"
dance the pigeon wing and render
Ethiopian rhapsodies to the aumse..
ment of their friends; even if they
should make an awkward step now
and again everybody should attend
for everybody will get far more than
25 cents worth of fun. Twenty five
cents will be the admission to all.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
LAD IN JAIL
ON STATUTORY CHARGE.

TRINIDAD, Dec. 2O.-Charles Gar
ner, 10 years old, accused Of a stat
utory offense against Rosario Mar.
turano, was arrested this afternoon
and locked in the county jail.
The charge against Garner was
made upon complaint Of the girls
mother, who alleges the girl is in a
delicate condition and that Garner
accomplished hef ruin on promise OF
marriage.
Young Garner is well known in
Trinidad and his parents are veal
thy ranch owners near Ell Moro, five
miles from here. They were among
the earlist settlrs in this vicinity and
live on one Of the finest improved
ranches in Las Animas county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
HOw'S THIS FOR
COLORADO FAMILIES.

Western Press
CANON CITY, Dec. 20.--A grand
mother at 20, the mother of eight
children and the sister-in-law of her
daughter is Mrs. William Golden of
Norris, a mining town six miles from
here. Mrs. Golden has been married
twice, her youngest children were
twins, born on Saturday. Her grand
child is six months old, its mother
is 10 years old. Mrs. Golden was
married when she was 10 years of
age to Henry Bird. Six children
lived as result of the marriage. Bird
died and in July 1910 Mrs. Bird and
her eldest daughter, then ID, were
married to Floyd and William Col
den, brothers. The mother and daugh-
ter are now sister-in-laws, William
Golden is step father to his own
brother. The wife and twins born to
Mrs. Golden are both aunts and cou-
sins to the child of Mrs. Floyd Col
den.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
Retires on Age Limit.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-Rear
Admiral Raymond P. Rodgers, com
spicuous figure in the navy, was
placed on the retired list today on
account of age. Admiral Rodgers was
born in the District of Columbia and
is a son of the late Rear Admiral
Raymond Rodgers.
After graduating from Annapolis
in 1868 he served for some years on
the European station. Subsequently
he saw service with the Pacific fleet.
From 1879 until 1888 he was In
structor at the naval academy and
during the next two years he was
connected with the bureau of nav
igation.
From 1894 until the beginning of
the war with Spain Admiral Rod
gers, then a lieutenant commander,
served as United States naval at
tache successfully at Paris, st. Pet
ersburg and Madrid. He was on the
battleship Iowa during the naval op-
erations in Cuba waters in 1898 and
was advanced five numbers for mer-
itorious service in the battle of San
tiago.
After the Spanish war Admiral
Rodgers served for a time on the As
istic station and later as a member
the general board. For the past
two years he has been president of
the naval war college at Newport.
Like other officers advanced for
conspicuous conduct during the Span
ish war, Admiral Rodgers was an
extra number in his grade. Conse-
quently his retirement does not Gre
ate vacancy in the list of rear ad-
mirals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
Texas Industrial Congress.

DALLAS, Dec. 20.-Almost every
pursuit of Texas citizens, in country
and farm life, was represented here
today at the third annual convention
of the Texas Industrial congress.
Mayor Holland welcomed the dele
gates at the opening of the gather
ing in the auditorium of the cham
Der of commerce this morning. The
remainder of the session was devoted
to the annual address Of the presi-
dent, Col. Henry Exall, and the re-
ports of the other officers of the Or
ganization.
The big feature of this afternoon
was the distribution Of 100000 in
gold medal prizes to the winners in
the contest conducted by the organic
alton for the largest and best yields
of cotton and corn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

City council met last evening in
regular session and dispatched bust.
ness with lightning rapidity.
II. w. Redman was granted an au-
to license. Fred Straub's retail IL
quor license was upon petition trans
ferred to Kight& Straub. The peti.
ton of the Mcneil Investment COM
pany to erect stone garage on lot
and 2 in Block 80 was granted.
Chairman Hanno of the finance
committee reported that the First Ma
tional bank had advaced $1,0O at G
per cent to meet the payment in full
of the last warrants issued by the
city.
Alderman Jarvis reported that he
had seen Manager Clay of the Elec-
trio Light company regarding the
right of way for the foot bridge
across the Animas at the Fourteenth
street terminal. He has no objections
to granting it, the only condition he
makes is that the bridge be placed in
line with the walk.
Alderman Logan, Jarvis and Wer-
tin who recently went over the pipe
line made an informal report of con-
ditions, and offered several sugges-
tions concerning cribbing building,
rights Of way, etc.
AT $40 a motion to adjourn re-
ceived the glad aye of all members
Of the board.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
RACED
IN WARSH|P
Alabama Nearly Destroy
ed While in Brooklyn
Navy Yard

Western Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20-The big bat
tleship Alabama, which has been ly-
ing at the Brooklyn navy yards for
year and half, undergoing re-.
pairs, was threatened with destruc-
tion last night when briskly burn
ing fire was discovered in one of
the dynamo rooms, which was not a
great way from the ammunition mag
azine. More than 300 bluejackets
and marines fought it the best they
could for half an hour but made no
impression upon it. Then officers
of the yard, fearing that possible
serious explosion would take place OBJ
tanned aid from the city fire de-.
partment. The firemen had lively
tussle for more than half an hour
before they put the blaze out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
MAD[RO HAS
Ills SfN[M|[S
Leaders Of New Revolt
tion Gather in Texas--
Closely Watched

Western Press.
Ell PASO, Dec. 20.-Turning as
they did in the Madero revolution
against Diaz, from San Antonio to
Ell Paso the leaders of the present
revolution in Mexico are congregat-
ing here.
Alfonso Reyes, son of the Mexican
general, said to be at the head of
the anti -Madero movement, reached
hr yesterday. He is closely watched
by United States and Mexican Sc
cret police. -.-.
cret police. He is accompanied by
Senior Noriega, former close friend
of Daiz and wealthy Mexican. ST.
multaneously with his arrival came
several of the men most prominent
ly identified with the late Madero
movement in Chihuahua.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
NAV Parole Huston.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2O.-The
application for the parole of Joseph
NJ. Huston, the convicted Capitol ar
chitect, probably will be acted upon
by the state board of pardons at the
meeting begun today.
Huston was imprisoned in the
eastern penitentiary a year ago af-
ter legal battle extending over sew
eral years.
Sveral others of the alleged graft
ers who were convicted died before
the long legal fight ended and Hus-
ton was the only one to suffer act
ual Imprisonment. His release on
parole has been recommended by the
board of prison inspectors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21

with the hammer. AS he wastrying
to leave the house the third woman
came in and grabbed him. He said he
caught her by the throat and choked
her and struck her with the hammer.
Bryan's confession was made in de-
tail and at the time was generally
accepted as clearing up the mystery
of the murders.
For more than n year the negro
was kept in Jail while a legal con-
troversy waged over the question
whether he or the convicted husband
of Mrs. Hunter was guilty of the
three murders. The battle ended fin
ally in the release of the ngro and
confirmation of the verdict of guilty
found against Hunter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
THE MIDDAUGH RECITAL.

While the size of the audience in
Red Men hall last evening was
somewhat disappointing, those who
attended the recital by Miss Flor
ence Middaugh had delightful ev.
ening. The young lady has appear.
ed before a Durango audience on
previous occasions and her singing
has always been a source of great
pleasure to her hearers. The sym.
pathtic quality of her voice and its
flexibility as well as her charming
presence on the stage are features
which unite in insuring the success
of any program she may undertake
to present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
MUT|[AT[D
SELF BADLY
Rev. Richeson Starts an
Operation and Surgeons
Have to Finish
Western Press.


BOSTON, Dec. 20.-Rev. Clarence
L. Richeson, who is confined in the
Charles street Jail, awaiting trial on
the charge of numbering Miss Avis
Linnell, cut himself badly with a
piece of tin early today, inflicting a
severe wound, inflicted in his groin.
The counsel for the accused man
states that Richeson attempted to
mutilate himself, inflieting injuries
which made it necessary for physi-
clans to complete his act by an op-
GRAFTON at the prison hospital.
The act of the minister is regard
ed by the jail officials as an at
tempt to commit suicide, although
there appears to be some doubt on
this point. The attendants at the Jail
heard disturbance in Richeson's
cell early in the morning and when
they Investigated they fo.ind the pris-
oner in great agony, he had gashed
himself with sharp, jagged piece
of tin which he had converted into a
sort of knife. When guards approach
ed the prisoner and inquired what
the trouble was Richeson said excit-
edly: 1--WE cut myself, I'm bleeding
to DEATH"
A doctor was hurriedly called and
when he inspected Richeson he found
that the man had cut himself near
the groin. Surgeons were sent for
and their hasty arrival caused con
siderable excitement among the pris-
oners-
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
Prince George,s birthday.

LONDON, Dec. 20.-Prince George,
the fourth son Of the king and queen
entered upon his tenth year today
and was the recipient of many pres
ents from his royal relatives. Dur
ing the absence of their parents in
India Prince George and his broth.
ers and sisters are staying with their
grandomth, Queen Alexandria, at
Sandringham, where all are looking
forward to joyous Christmas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
HURRAH! DEMURRER TO
WRIT OvERRULED AND COM
MISSION GOVT. IN SIGHT.

At two o'clock this afternoon
Judge Pike overruled the demurrer
that Russell & Reese filed to Chas.
Herr's petition for a writ of manda..
mus, ordering the city council to
call the charter election. Nearly ev..
cry lawyer in town was present to
hear this important decision and
when the court gave the opposition
but Is days to answer a pleased
smile went around the court room.
The city clerk will in all probabil.
ity file the certificate with the
secretary Of state, and no one doubts
that we will soon have commission
government
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
To pie For HorribIeI Crime.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec. '20.-0nly a
respite from Governor Siaton can
save from the gallows J. c. Hunter,
the triple murderer whose fight for
life has been the most remarkable in
the criminal annals of Chatham coun-
ty. For more than two years Hunter
has been confined in the Savannah
Jail while eminent legal talent has
worked to have the verdict of death
set aside. Three times he has been
granted respite when most ready to
mount the gallows. Meanwhile the
case was carried to the supreme court
of Georgia, which body by unan..
imous vote refused to interfere with
tie verdict of the trial court. Hope
that Governor Staten might grant
respite is now practically aban-.
d. ned and it is generally believed that
the condemned man will be executed
day after tomorrow.
Hunters crime was the murder of
lHTec WOHltu III u Houoe VII Siiy
street in this city on December 10,
1909. One of the victims was his
wife, from whom he was separated.
The other victims of the mans jeal-
Gus fury were Mrs. Eliza Gribble, 10
years old, and her daughter, Mrs.
Carrie Ohlander. The three women
were literally hacked to pieces with
an axe.
A peculiar feature of the case was
the general assumption that the
crime was that of negro asail..
ant. Following the statement Of the
neighbors that negro was seen to
leave the house occupied by Mrs Crib.
BILE and her daughter, where Mrs.
Hunter was living temporarily, the
police began a round up of negro
suspects. Within "a hours $50 ne
groes were taken into custody.
Hunter the husband of one of the
victims was arrested few days after
the crime. At midnight he was taken
to the morgue to look upon the dead
face of his wife. He was asked If
he desired to kiss her and did so.
Throughout the terrible ordeal he
showed no signs of fear or emotion
other than sobbing.
Hunters trial resulted in verdict
of guilty with a sentence of death.
Then began the long legal battle to
save the live of the condemned man
In February, 1910, Bingham Bryan
negro, made his entry into the ia
nous case, with the result that pub
lie opinion as to Hunters guilt was
considerably divided for time. Bry.
an had been arrested in the general
raid made on the negro quarters
following the Perry street murders
Investigations of his movements
brought to light nothing to connect
him with the triple tragedy, but he
was held in Jail on a minor charge.
Several months later he confessed Il
having murdered Mrs. Gribbles, Mrs
ck,ander and Mrs. Hunter Accord
ing to his statement he entered tn.
Fouse bent upon robbery and wal
carrying hammer as weapon.
Mrs. Gribbles caught him in th'
kitchen. He said he struck Fer sew.
cral times with the hammer bofel
rhc died. Then, he declared, tn,
daughter ran in, and after striking
her down with his fist, he Leaf hsl
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
Teachers to Meet at Stockton.

STOCKTON, Calf, Dec. 20-Stock-
ton is preparing to entertain more
than 1000 visitors at the annual
convention here next week of the
California Teachers association. An
attractive program has been prepar-
ed for the four days session. Heading
the list of speakers will be Miss Sa-
rah Louise Arnold of Boston and DR..
Guy P. Benton, president of the Uni
versity of Vermont. A meeting of
the country life commission will be
held in connection with the teach
ers' convention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21

Probably the most popular, as we'll
as the most beneficial innovation
ever made by any great corporation
in this country is that announced by
the Mountain States Telephone &
Telegraph company, wherein their
thousands Of miles Of toll lines are
thrown open at half rate to the gen.
eral public on Christmas day. This
company, whose lines traverse one
fifth Of the United States, and reach
ranches Of Colorado, Montana, Utah,
into the cities, towns, camps and
Wyoming, Idaho and New Mexico, is
certainly doing its part towards
making 1t indeed merry Christ,
mas."-Antonito Ledger.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
NOT SATISFIED WITH LIFE
AS A FREE MAN NOW.
Western Press.

Western Press.
GALVESTON, Dec. 20.-Lost in =
busy world among strange people
and weary of the change, Charles
Keateng, 63 years old, returned to
the Rusk penitentiary from which he
had been released years ago and
begged to be reinstated as life
convict.
In 1886 he was convicted from
Schleicher county and given life
sentence for killing another man. He
served nearly rs years when he Sc
cured a pardon, was released and
taken in charge by friends who did
everything possible to make the old
mans life happy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
BIG BLAZE
|NC[ND|ARY
Chicago Officers Invest
igating Disastrous Con-
f|agration
Western Press.

Western Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 20--Inspector
Nicholas Hunt has detailed six de-
tectives TO make a thorough investi-
cation into the suspicious causes
of the disasterous fire that destroyed
the "open board Of trade" building,
Chicago landmarks occupied princi-
pally as a central home for % un-
ions.
The flames spread TO adjoining
structures, driving more than thou
sand guests from six nearby hotels
and injuring great many people.
The loss is estimated at nearly a
half million dollars.
The arrests made in connection
with the fire are believed to have
been parties who were the incendiar-
les.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
SENATE WITH.
PRES. TAFT
Passes Lodge Resolution
Approving His Course
in Abrogation
Western Press.

Western Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2o.-The
treaty with Russia of 1882 will be
terminated without ruffling the feel
ings of the car and the war threat.
ened over the Jewish passport ques-
ton has passed into history.
Without dissenting vote, the
Senate last evening passed the
Lodge resolution approving the pres
ident's course in notifying Russia
that the treaty will terminate on
Dec. 81, 1912.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM
TELEPHONE COMPANY.

The Mountain States Telephone
& Telegraph company will throw
open their toll lines throughout the
entire system, which includes Colo.
rado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, New
Mexico, to the general public at a
half rate service, on Christmas day.
See the big "ad" in next Saturdays
paper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
SHIP TRAIN LOAD OF TURKEYS.

LEBANON, Mo-, Dec. 20.-This
year has been the greatest in the tur-
key trade Lebanon has ever expreien-
cd. A whole train Of refrigerator ex-
press cars loaded with dressed tur..
keys will leave Lebanon tomorrow At
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
AGED CROSSING TENDER
SAVED THREE LIVES DIED

HAMMOND, Ind, Dec. 1S.-Nich-
olas Foster, an aged crossing tender
for the Erie railroad saved three
lives last night but lost his own.
Three little children from Wal
lace school kindergarten were ap-
preaching when the New York Chica-
go flyer appeared.
Foster dragged two of them away
but the third he had to shove and as
the child fell on the other side of
the tracks Foster fell under the en-
gine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-12-21
To o,e on Commission Plan.

GREEN BAY, Wis, Dec. 20
Green Bay has completed arrange
ments to hold special election to-
morrow to deicde whether the pres.
ent form of municipal government
shall be supplanted by the commission
plan. Advocates of the change have
waged a vigorous campaign and it
is generally believed that the pro-.
posal will be adopted.