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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10
PosToFEIcE ASKS, s25o,ooo,oo
Appropriation Bill Will Break All
Records.

Washington, Jan. 4.-When the post
office appropriation bill is reported to
the house about January 20, it will
carry upward of $250.OOO,0O0 which
breaks all records for postofiice appro.
priations. The appropriation for the
current year is S240,00O,OoO. The in.
crease is attributed to the normal ex-
tension in the postal service, which
now employees an army Of 100000 en-.
plOyeS,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10
CUSTER LAW IS BE5T
Attorney General Byers Files last
Report with Governor
WOULD SIMPLIFY METHODS
Retiring Official Thinks More Money
Should Be Spent on Employees
Of the State Legal De-
psrtment.
WOULD SIMPLIFY METHODS

Des Moines, Jan. 2.--Attorney Gen
0ral H. w. Byers. who leaves offic'
with the beginning OF the new year
has filed his biennial and last repor
with Governor Carroll.
One of the features of his state
meat is his defense of the law en-
forcement laws enacted by the last
legislature and familiarly known as
the "Cosson laws" which laws, he
declares. have had a great effect upon
the state and have placed it in the
front rank in the matter of civic
righteousness and moral cleanliness.
OF all the laws he declares the re-
moval law, under which inefficient
and unfit law-enforcing officers may
be removed, is the best.
He says: The removal law. how.
ever, is the cap sheaf of this whole
system Of law-enforcement laws. and
under it seed has been sown that will
ripen into q glorious harvest for
obedience to law, for morality and
for decency and efficiency in public
office"
Under this law the mayor OF Ma
rengo, the mayor OF Ottumwa, and the
chief of police at Council Bluffs have
been removed.
Concerning the operation OF the
Cosson laws, which he states he had
drafted, he says further:
I'VE cannot resist the temptation
1T this point to state what is the
truth, and what will be fully shown
BY the record as We unfold 1t in this
report. and that is that the passage
and operation of these laws has plac.
ed Iowa in the very forefront in the
matter of civic righteousness and
moral cleanliness. The good that has
flown from them in cleaner towns and
cities, in money saved to the needy,
IN boys and girls turned from the
haunts OF vice into the paths of vir-
tue and rectitude, in making sober
and Industrious husbands and fathers,
IN making homes happy and inspiring
respect for law and order, is so i'm
measurably great that no matter
what may come to US in the future
We will never cease being grateful
for the opportunity Ne have had to
take even a small part in this great
work.
Under the sheriff and county at.
torney acts most Of the saloon drug
stores in the state have been put out
OF business, the liquor sc,citors in
dry counties driven out of the state,
the bootlegger's business made so
dangerous and Improbable that that
individual is making his last stand,
his only support now being the laws
OF the federal Government"
In addition to his comment on the
old laws, the attorney general makes
the following recommendations for
new legislation:
Federal law permitting states to in
terfere with interstate shipments of
liquor and cigarettes.
erlng practice and procedures in
courts.
Re-arrange and re-adjust judicial
districts OF the state.
Increase salaries Of attorney gen.
eral and assistants.
Amend trust laws so az to give de-
partment right to make investigations
and take evidence.
Says Iowa law making telegraph
companies pay fling fees on per cent
OF capital stock, before they do bust
ness in state is unconstitutional.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10
New York Firemen Buried.

New York, Jan. 7.-Several firemen
are reported buried under fallen wall
at a fire which broke out in six
story factory building in Wooster
street and caused damage estimated
at $i5O,0D0
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10
pcs Moines Factory Burns.

Des Moines, Jan. Fire destroyed
the new Bentley & Olmstead shoe fac
tory on East Eleventh street. The
firemcn had trouble because of poor
water pressure and cold weather. The
loss was $4,000
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10
First Carrier Liable for Loss,

Washington, Jan. 4.-The Carmack
amendment to the Hepburn law, max
ing the initial carrier liable for loss
IF interstate shipments during trans
porlation. vas declared to be consti-
Mtiona! by the SUBJ enc court
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10

Constipation is the canse of many
ailments and disorders that make life
miserable. Take Chamberlain Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets, keep your bow
els regular and you will avoid these
diseases. For sale by all dealers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10

When G ven as soon rs the croupy
cough appears Chanherlain's Cough
Remedy Will ward off an attack of GROUP
and prevent +G danger and cause of an
Xiety. Thousands of mothers use it
successfully. Sold by all dealers
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10

For mild, easy action of the bowels,
a single dose of Doan's Regulets is en-
ongh. Treatment cures habitual con-
stipation Is cents box. Ask your
druggist for them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10
Violates SUNDAY Law.

The Coliseum roller skating rink
was not permitted to run Sunday af.
ternoon by the police. it being alIeg.
ed that the rink violates the Sunday
laws.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10
Cook to Lecture in Ces moines.

Dr.. Frederick A. Cook, arctic OK.
plorer will lecture in Des Moines
sometime in February under the aus
pices of the Press club. He comes 10
the city free OF expense to the club.
The proceeds of the lecture will lie
turned over to the Associated Chari-
ties of Des Moines.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10
State Loss $500 By Wind in Year.

The wind blew 5000 worth of ma.
terial from buildings owned by the
state OF Iowa in the year soon 10
close. Tire did s21,OSS50 damages
to state structures. The total valuo
Of state buildings is S11,2S7, 1876.
The state does not carry fire insur-
ance. Boilers in various state insti-
tutions are. however, insured
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-10

Steps itching instantly. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rheum, letter, itch. hives,
herpes, scabies Doan's Ointment. At
any drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
granted that his election would be

for granted that his election would be
unanimous.
Republican names have been brought
Into the limelight. notably that OF Com
missioner Edgar r. Clark. OF Iowa, who
besides being n republican is the repre-
sentative OF powerful labor interests.
Clark Is not even the senior republican
commissioner that honor belonging 20
Charles A. Prouty. OF Vermont. Hc.
too. has been mentioned for the chair
manship.
Clark's election. 1t Is reported. would
please the labor unions. and this has
some weight with administration circles
Before his appointment as n commits
sioner. Clark war once grand chief
conductor OF the Order OF Railway Con-
ductors.
II IS not only because OF importance
OF the chairmanship itself that tho
labor interests OF the country want the
place 10 60 TO Commissioner Clark
Under the Erdmsn act the chairman OF
the interstate commerce commission
and the com missioner OF labor consti-
tute a speca! board "to use their best
efforts by mediation and concil!ation to
settle controversies between railway
companies engaged In interstate COM
merce and their employees"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
CLARK MAY BE CHAIRMAN.
Iowa Man May Be Chosen Head Of
Commerce Commission.

Washington, Jan. 2--Shall politics
play n part In the election OF n chair
man by the interstate commerce COM
mission?
This is the question which the men,
bers of that body will answer when
they reorganizc next Thursday and So
lect n successor from their number to
take the place OF Martin A. Knapp, who
is the chief justice OF the new court OF
commerce.
In the past the Craftsmanship OF the
commission has been allowed to go by
seniority. Now there Is n sudden re-
port that the administration favors the
selection OF chairman on a party
basis. and that tho prcponderance OF
republican members-there are four re-
publicans and three democrats In the
comm determine the sue
cession to Chairman Knapp. This in
timation. It Is said. has been transmit
ted to the members OF the commission.
and a. q result there Is danger OF Q
rumpus when the commission meets at
ter IT. holiday recess.
BY seniority Judson G. Clements OF
Georgia. democrat, wcnld b. the
chairman Of the commission anu unsii;;
Within short time it he'd been 4a1g9n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
aalxao hou.. MAY Go.

Paris. Jan. 2.-The House Of Balzac.
the great French writer. will be saved
or sold for debt as the case may be
by the middle OF January The author
during his life was constant victim
OF creditors who wanted their money.
Since his death the house he occupied
has beon In constant litigation. tho so
far his admirers. who have formed an
association whose aim Is TO build the
house into Balzac museum. have sue
cccded in staving Off the clash. Some
1920 In rent Is due by the society and
unless this Is paid by Jan. Is the pro-
prietor will sell tho house and auction
the Balzac relics to get his rental.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.--Notw!thstand-
; ing the sky was overcast and heavy
mist filled the air. a long lire OF Amer
lean citizens stood in front OF the
White House today to make the GUS
toma.y New Years call upon the presi-
dent. The doors opened at II o'clock.
when the president began the ordeal OF
the day. He was supported by MEM
hers of his official household, including
mos. OF tho cabinet officers. and greet :
ed all corners with the assuring smile
and cordial handshake for which he
has become famous.
Mrs. Taft and the cabinet ladies re-
ceived in the blue room. The diplomatic
corps was first to appear, and they
We're followed in rapid succession by
official bodies Of the administration.
Then came the great body OF American
citizens. who continued for some time
to file past the receiving line.
Shakes Hands With 5000.
The president began Shaking hands
lat 11:06 and concluded at las. He
received 5,6o5 persons, about 100 more
than last year.
Three Roosevelts There.
The presence OF three members OF the
Roosevelt family In the blue room at
tracted unusual attention. Mrs. Mich
olas Longworth came early with her
husband. and brought with her Miss
Ethel Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt,
and all remained until the last OF the
citizens had been received. Another
family group that attracted much at
tention was composed Of the presidents
three brothers, Charles p. Taft, of Gin
cinnati: Henry w. Taft. Of New York.
and Horace d. Taft. OF Watertown.
Conn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
t1SSr7'fts. -
ANARCHY AMONG REBELS
Mexican Insurrsetos Probably viii
Slaughter Americans If Hard Pressed
-caIifornian Comes Near Being Exc
euted rs Spy.

chihuahua. Mexico. Jan. 1.-(Via e
Paso. Jan. 2.)-A condition OF anarchy
among the insurrectos is reported by
q well-known mining man, who has
returned here from the Minaca district
Foreigners express fear that once the
insurrectos find themselves hard pres
sed they will kin few Americans in
the hope OF bringing about American
Intervention.
W. Burling Tucker. Californian
went thru a hair-raising ordeal at MI
naca recently. A squad OF revoiu-
tionists accused him OF being a spy and
he was saved from being executed only
by the devotion OF storekeeper named
Junk. Four times Tucker was stood
UP to be shot, and as many times Junk
secured delays and finally saved his
friends life BY stalking his own life In
a guarantee OF the neutrality OF Tucker
An official report states the town OF
Batopilas, recently occupied by rev.
olution!sts, was taken by 500 federa!s
this afternoon without casualties. Thf
insurrecto force was small and most o!
them were taken prisoners
A report teleEraphed a week ago that
the insurrect.s as a retal!atory meas
ure recently executed ten prisoners is
confirmed by Americans who arrived
tonight. Volunteers from, Casas C,randcs
have met and defeated the insuraent
band under tho leadership OF a chief
named Guerrero.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
Northwe.t In e+orm'. ce;p.

ST. Paul. Jan :.--The worst storm OF
scvcral winters has the northwest In
its grip. Tho storm started early New
Years morning In time to nip belatcd
cclehrntors. and grow In intensity all
day. Trains are from two 70 seven
hours late. street cars are having their
difficulties. and the storm handicaps
both telegraph and telephone service.
A forty mic an hour gallo ana a heavy
fail OF snow has made any sort of tr1f-.
&c difficult. A number OF churches
postponed their New Year services leAt.
night because OF lack OF attendance.
while tneaters had only small audi
ences.
Six trains are reported stalled on the
Illinois Central. between Sioux City ana
Fort Dodge. Several trains n South
Dakota points havc bcen Abandoned
and those arriving are from six to eight
hours late.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
SEE PLOT 70 ROB U. s.
Proersssivss in Congress Fear Old
Guard Has Such Scheme.

! Washington. Jan. 2.-An alleged plot
on the part Of the old guard rcpubli-
! cans In congress to hand over S1.ses,-
900 OF the peoples money TO irdividu-
ais and corporations Interested in the
French spoilation claims. now 40 years
old, has aroused the progressives to an
other dt claration OF warfare OF log
rolling fl appropriation grabs. The
prospect is that there will be sensa-
tonal pitched battle between the pro-
grcss!ves and reactionaries OF both
/ parties in the house, and later in the
senate, on this issue before the session
ends
| 1t has transr'red today that the pro-
gressive republicans are specially in
censed by TIE discovery OF tactics which
they believe establish the existence Of
conspiracy to slide these enormous
claims thru without attaching undue
attention.
! Over the protest. Of the progressive
senator's, led by Senator Brlstow. OF
Kansas, the senate on Dec. 30 passed
an omnibus claims bin OF S2o40.946. In
Guiding French spoilation claims to the
amount Of SS426sS. Now IL has become
known that the plan Is to put thru in
the house an item carrying an addi-
ertional ss25,325 Of French claims and
have the amount approved in confer
ence between the two houses.
The appropriation made by the sem
ate is to reimburse the owners and un-
derwriters OF vessels destroyed by the
French between 1893 and 1900. The
appropriation 10 be inserted In the
house to reimburse the Insurance COM
pany OF tho state Of Pennsylvania and
the president and directors OF the Tnsur-
ance Company Of North America, which
insured some OF the vessels so de-
s.royed.
This latter item was withheld from
the senate b.ll as II was feared by the
claimants and their friends in the sem
ate tha. so large an appropriation
would be defeated. But. by throwing
the whole question into conference
COMMITTEES. 1t Is believed that the whole
amount can bc safely pulled thru. The
progresslvcs are lining up TO defeat this
coup, and have good hope OF success
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02

Kansas City. Mo-. Jan. c.-Ths tem-s
rc:atu7o Is below zero all over Kansas
and Missouri. with twenty sight-milo
wind In both states.
The blizzard swept over Nebraska
and Iowa. The lowest temperature In
Nebraska was sixteen below. recorded
ut North Platte. In Iowa the range was
to below zero. and the lowest in
Missouri was Z below zero. In st. Jo-s
seph. Both Texas and Oklahoma are
experiencing zero weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
HOWE SELLS ATcHlsoN CLOSE.
Retires 20 "Potato Hill" 20 Work, Rest
and Issue . Mac axin0.


and Issue . Mag axins.
Atchison. kas.. Jan. 2.-Simultans-
ously with his signing OF 80" to his
sheet OF copy for tho Atch.sou Globe
TO-DAY. Edgar Watson Howe. or ED
Howe. for thirty three years editor OF
that paper. severed connection with tho
publication.
Howe recently bought q farm three
miles from hero. built q house and
dubbed tho property Potato HilI.~
There. he says. he will rest q while.
work or play. and every throe months
Issue n magazine
Howe gave n half interest In his pa
per to his son. Eugene. aged 23. The
other half he sold TO reporters and,
other associates. @
The passing OF Howe removes ono OF
Kansas most widely quoted editors.
His column published daily In tho pa
pcr. Globe sights" presented quaint
philosophy. He Is 56 years old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
BRANDED IS A TRAITOR

Hait;cn Minister to Crest Britain inours
Wrath Of President by Leaving Lon
don Post Without Notifying His Gov
ernment-Rcleased After Explaining
Situation.
ST. Thomas. ID. w T., Jan. c.-Gen.
Antenor Firinin, Haiten minister to
Great Britain, in an interview today
denied that he was connected with any
revolu t!onary moy yernent in Haiti.
Firmin left his post at London with
out notifying the Hattien government,
OF his intention and embarked at Bor-
deau, on Dec. IS, on the steamer Mon
treal, arriving here Sunday.
Learning that Firmin had left Lon
don. the Haitien president issued a let
ter branding the general as traitor
and ordering that he be prevented from
landing on Haitfer SOIL
Firmin. who Is suffering from throat
affection. declares that he has no
knowledge Of any revolutionary move
ment against the government of Haiti.
and seys he left Europe upon advice OF
his physician. He has written Presi-
dent Simon to this effect and today re-
sumed his trip fomeward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
Illinois soIons Gather.

Springfield, ILL.,. Jan. members of
the legislature facked to Springfield to-
Day. The hotel lobbies are crowded.
Upon arrival the members sought news
Of the latest developments In the speak
ersip contest, which will be the over
shadowing feature until the caucuses
are held tomorrow. The situation IL
chaotic. With dozen aspirants in the
held for the house leadership the final
outcome depends upon the action OF the
followers Of former Speaker shurtle1.
There II q stronger feeling today than
there has been at any time since the
election that the Shurtion adherents
will participate in the caucus and agree
to its action on the speakefship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
coNFEssEs TO MURDER
J. 9. Tucker, Captured At Burlington.
Admits Killing Woman Found in His
Homo At Knoxville.

Special to Times Republican.
Burlington, Jan. 2.-Ofsiccr Dennis
Flynn arrested j. b. Tucker. colored. at
the union station Sunday afternoon.
Tucker is wanted at Knoxville. Iowa.
for the murder of Ethel Graham Satur-
day. He made no resistance and con-
fessed to Chief OF Police HItz that he
had killed the woman, alleging self do
fense. Sheriff Nelson. of Knoxville.
took the man back today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
Roof Blown on Of Coach.

Topeka. Kan. Jan. 2.-The blizzard
sweeping over Kansas gave passengers
on Rock Island train No. -, due here
early this morning. an unusual experi-.
ence. While running at full speed the
top OF passenger coach was bfnwn
of. causing scare and giving passsa.
gers chill. but no one was injuro6.
The damaged coach was ahandoned as
Belleville. The train reached TOPEKA
two hours late. telegraph linsa ~
trains are being operated with dlfo-;
Guilty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
pivsr,ien. in Michigan Evsnt.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. Chase ..
Osborne, of Sault Ste Marie, the wcll
known author OF books of travel and
public speaker, was sworn in today at
noon as the twenty-ninth governor of
Michigan. He is the first citizen OF
the upper peninsula to hold the Office
of chief executive.
Particular attention has been at
tracted to the opening of Osborne's
administration because Of the fact that
since his election he served notice to
politicians that he would not be- a
candidate for a second term and that
he gave this notice In order to free his
administration from political consid-
erations.
The gold lace usually seen here on
Inauguration days gave place today to
frock coats aid silk hats. Osborne
having appointed no military staff.
The biennial session of the legislat-
ure will open Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
FOR ARMY OFFICERS.
Unusually Large Number Of Applicants
Result of West Point Plan.

Washington, Jan. 2.-As one means
Of meeting the demands OF the army for
more officers, congress last year au-
thorized the appointment OF cadets at
West Point Military Academy from
each congressional district. the candi-
date from which had served three years
In the military academy. instead Of at
the end OF the full four years course.
AS result there Will be an examina-
tion on Jan. 10 at the academy and at
the various military posts OF an un-
usually large number OF applicants, the
present estimate being about $40.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
Re.idence at collin. eurn.d.

Collins. Jan. 2.--At an early hour tho
residence of Wesley Menler. living
here. was burned. Mr. Mcnler. his WHO
and two small children being rescued
from the building with difficulty Tho
building and its contents were a total
loss. there being no insurance. The
loss is estimated at $4,000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
Emperor Joseph improves.

Vienna, Jan. emperor Francis
Joseph. who yesterday was compelled
to foreSo the usual New Years fes-
tivities because OF slight indisposi-
ton, was today feeling much better
ard attended to routine business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
Six Inches Of Snow In North.

Special TO Times Republican.
Mason City. Jan. about six inches
OF snow has fallen and aa II Is very
light tho prospects for n blizzard arc
good This IL the first snow Of con.
sequence 90 far this winter.
a blizzard from the northwest has
been on since 8 o'clock last evening.
The snow is light and as yet Is not bad.
ly interfering with railroad traffic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
HARMON INAucURATEp COVER.
NOR OF OHIO WITH LEoisLA.
rURE BACK OF HIM.
WILL CHOOSE SENATOR
TO SUCCEED REPUBLICAN
Party Pledged to Several Reforms
New York inausurates Democratic
Governor, First in Eighteen Ysars-
Military Parade a Feature other
Inausurations.

Columbus. O., Jan. o.-The general
assembly Of Ohio opened today. with
the democrats for the first time In two
decades in control Of both branches and
Judgson Harmon, democrat in the guo-
at the November election. The demo-
Gratis have q majority Of twenty-six on
joint ballot. and will elect successor
to Senator Dick. republican. The
democrats organized both houses and
Governor Harmon's message was read.
The democrats are pledged to num-
Der OF reforms, among the most import
ant being q non-partisan judiciary,
popular election of senator's, initiative
and referendum, and a federal income
tax
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-02
Blizzard CONES
WITH N[N Y[R
STORMS ENvELops eNTlaRs
WEST. WITH TEMPERAruagoy 4
BELOW ZERO.
ZERO WEATHER IN
TExAs AND OKLAHOMA

Sixteen Degrees Below zsrs In Ne.
braska and ~ Below In Colorado -
Temperature Failing Rapidly In chi.5
eaSo-elixxsrd UnrooSs Coach White
Train 10 Running st Top spsed.