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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
WABASH ROAD N
RECEIVERS HANDS
WEsrlNohoUsE AIR BRAKE COM.
.PANv ALLEGES ROAD Is IN.
SOLVENT.
COURTS ACTION WILL NO.
AFFECT ROADS or s .r'oN
Frederick a. D.'.no, E. : $ .yor and
W. x. eixby Named 'v'r' s'
Judge Adams-sons h $aoo.ooo
Each Asked-UnpaI : fouehsrs Of
Road Aggregate ST., 90.

st. Louis, Dec. 19.-Recetvers Will
take charge Of the Wabash railroad as
soon as they appear before Judge Ell
mer B. Adams in the United States
circuit court and qualify by giving
$500, 900 bonds each. These bonds must
be given in ten days. Henry Miller.
vice president and general manager Of
the road. in statement today. says
the receivership in no way will af
feet the operation Of the road, which
has 10000 employees.
Frederick A. Delano. Of Chicago.
president of the road; +. b. Pryor. st.
Louis. vice president, and w. X. Bixby.
Of st. Louis. are the receivers ap-
pointed late yesterday by Judge Adams
on the application Of the Westinghouse
Air Brake Company OF Pittsburgh.
which filed claim of $4,000 and al
legged the road was insolvent and un-
able to meet unpaid vouchers OF ST.
100000 and had bonded obligations due
Jan. l. 1912, which would be defaulted.
Wells H. Blodgett. general counsel OF
the Wabash. who was appointed solicit
tor for the receivers. did not reach his
home here from New York until early
today Edward B. Pryor Is expected
from New York today.
TT was represented to me by both
parties that are concerned that the
Wabash Railroad Company could not
meet its obligations" Judge Adams Is
quoted today as saying. and l am i'm
mediately granted the request for re-
ceiver. selected Mr.. Bixby because
I wanted a man who was not rail-
road man and in whom everybody had
confidence. The appointment Of Presi-
dent Delano and Vice President Pryor
was made at the suggestion OF coun-
SELL.
u Mr. Bixby IT, president OF the La
Clede Gas Light Company OF ST. Louis.
and chairman Of the board OF directors
OF the American Car & Foundry Com
pany, besides being director OF the
st. Louis & San Francisco railroad.
Mr.. Pryor had experience in receiver
ship. capacity when the road was in
volved in similar trouble in 1885. Mr..
Delano has been president OF the sys-
tenn since 1905 when Joseph Ramsey.
Jr., was retired following a disagree
ment with the Goulds.
Interests Busy With Reorganization.
New York. Dec. 19.-The several in
terests identified with the reorganiza-
ton Of the Wabash railroad. which was
put into the hands Of friendly" re-
ceivers Yesterday by the United States
circuit court in ST. Louis, were actively
at work today.
F. A. Delano. president Of the COM
panv. and Edward B. Pryor. who. with
William X. Bixby. Of st. Louis. are
named as receivers. left here last night
for ST. Louis.
Winslow S. Pierce chairman Of the
Wabash reorganization committee, and
Alvin w. Kroch, were In conference to-
day: Later they conferred with Kuhn.
Loeb & Co. who have become the
Wabash fiscal agents under the pro"
posed reorganization.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
soaeE oEr LkAsE OF LIFE.

.vfhsrs ceNssnt Petitions Wsre Not
/ RsssS~s1 July I Saloons Can Operate.
IT Des Moines. Dec. 19.-The attorneys
and others have been besieged today
By inquiries as to the full scope of the
Moon law decision Of the supreme
court and especially 40 to whether It
aAscts every place in the state at once.
A study 0fs the decision as filed shows
tha4 IA All cases where the general sa-
loon, consent expire at some period
okh1f than July I. last, the present
stAkus VIII continue. until the time Of
TIE sxpfra4 4ion Of the fve-year period,
IN some clsss two or three years hence.
1t.hasy B9uns known all along that the
special charter cities Of Dubuque, Dav-
export and Muscatine are not affected
at all. IaSDes Noines the excess Of
saloons w., refused.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
M,bray Implic.tes Marks.

Council Bluffs. Dec. l9.--J. G. MA.
hrav was the star witness late ycster-
day In the trial OF Ben Marks. indicted
for conspiracy In connection with the
swindles perpetrated in Council Bius!s
in 1907 and 1908 hy Mahray and his
associates. Mnbray testified to an
agreement whereby Marks was patd
eight. and later nine percent or the
rros. Gums secured from the victime
OF the organization, in return for
which Mabray and his associates re-
ceived police protection.
Mabray testified that he saw Zen
Marks for the first time in connection
with the swindle In 1907. In the HofY-
man saloon and gambling house.
Marks said he could handle II All
right and 90 ahead. testified Maos4y.
There was talk OF stated sum per
month for police protection ana MA.
bray offered to pay Marks $500
month. Eight per cent Of the piundef
was more to Marks liking, however.
according to Mabray. and that sum
was agreed upon.
Soon after Mabray and his associates
began operations. other demands we're
made upon them. and Mabray informed
Marks that they would require add.
tional protection, and the agreement
then was that Marks was to receive
nine percent of the proceeds
Mabray testified In relation toe the
plan OF division OF the plunder re-
ceived from their victims. that the
steerer, In earlier developments OF the
swindles, usually being q close friend
OF the victim, was paid 50 per cent
payments OF 1. and az per cent betnx
made to workers
The prosecution tried TO introduce
memoranda said to contain the various
percentages paid out from the money
of the victims. a
Mabray went into detail concesnin1
tho preparations for swindies, OF tho
employment OF wrestlers and others
needed to carry out the various opera
tions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
CLARK AND scHMIpr FINED.
Members Of Kansas Tar Party Assessed
$500 and Costs Each.

Members Of Kansas Tar Party Assessed
$500 and Costs Each.
Lincoln Center. Kan. Dec. 19.-Sher-
rill Clark and John Schmidt. under
conviction for completely In the tar
ring Of Miss Mary Chamberlain, the
school teacher, were sentenced by
Judge Grover in the district court to-
day. each. being fned $500 and costs.
They will stand committed to Jail un-
til the fines and costs are paid. Both
men furnished bonds forEtheir fines and
the costs and after court adjourned re-
turned to their homes. They were SEN
fenced after the court had overruled a
motion for new trial which was ar,
gued at length by the opposing at
torneys. The motion set out that the
jury that brought In a verdict OF con-
viction was prejudiced and therefore
not qualified to pass on the case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
Downward Revision on Wool.

Washington. Dec. 19.-After meet
ing of the cabinet today. at which
President Tafts message on Schedule
*, wool and woolens, finally was re-
vised. it was reported that the presi-
dent had decided to recommend re-
vision downward. It was said that the
president would not recommend any
specific rates. of duty but would indi-
cate that the present rates should be
materially lowered. The message
probably will go to congress tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
BLOW FOR SALOONS
Judge DeGraH Holds That Permits Can
Not Bs Issued 20 Partnsrship-Puts
Several Out Of Business.

Special to Timee- Republican.
Des MoInes. Dec. 19.--In the district
court today Judge DeGraff struck an
other blow at the saloons OF the state
by deciding that all saloon licenses
granted to partnerships or flrms are IL
legal. and in this city enjoining four
business.
The court declared that the intent Of
tho legislature was to fix individual re-
sponsibility for the conduct Of a saloon
and no person other than a qualified
elector can conduct q saloon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
kRAMPE AGAIN ON TRIAL.
Alleged Murderer Of Matilda Hsrnss-
une;ee n Court 8Acond Time,

Alleged Murdsrsr Of Matilda Hsrmss-
nnsisr, IN Court Second Time.
Newton, Dec. 19.-The trial OF Leo
Krampe. charged with the murder OF
Matilda Hermesmeier, near Baxter,
several months ago. began in the dis
trict court here this afternoon. This
is the second trial. the first having re-
suited in a disagreement on the part Of
the Jury, which stood II to for con-
viction. It Is expected q week will be
consumed in hearing the evidence.
Tho aged woman. who had lived
alone. was found murdered on her
kitchen floor. Krampe was arrested In
connection with the case several weeks
later.
The evidence will be the same as on
the former trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
CHARLES sEeo FOUND GUILTY.
Member Of Quartet That Robbed Henry
Wehrman Convicted Of Larceny.


Special to Times-Rerublican.
Newton. Dec. 19.-After being out
three hours the jury returned verdict
Of guilty of larceny from the person in
the case of the state against Charles
Sego, indicted Jointly with Seward
Caster, and Lewis and Jesse Cross for
n robbery on June 26. The four as
saulted Henry Wehrman. and relieved
HIM of a cargo OF booze at Ira; which
he had obtained In Des Moines, and
was bringing to his home near Baxter.
The other three were tried in the Sep
tember term. Caster was found guilty
of the same offense and sentenced to
fifteen years: Lewis Cross guilty OF
robbery and given ten years. and Jesse
Cross guilty OF larceny. with jail SEN
tence OF thirty days. The state could
not show they were in a conspiracy to
rob. Sego will be sentenced Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
RUN THIRD TICKET
Democratic Leaders Claim Preorss'
sivs Republicans will Endsavor to
Throw Presidential Election Into
House Of Representatives.

Iowa City, Dec. 1s.-That the pro-
gressive republicans will put third
ticket in the field in an effort to throw
the presidential election into the house
Of Representatives IL the opinion Of
democratic leaders. according to Mar
tin j. Wade, democratic national COM
today. Mr.. Wade returned
from Washington yesterday.
"The progressives count on carrying
q couple Of the states which would ef-
feet the purpose and probably result
in a deadlock In the house." said Mr..
Wade. Each state has one vote IN the
presidential election by the house and
there is an exact tie between parties in
the present congress-. figured BY the
control Of Statesss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
PAGE ONE.


PAGE ONE.
Ts1soraphie News:
Moon Law Intention Not Wholly Up
held.
Many Cities Affected by Decision.
Mabray Reveals Grating Deals.
Powers Aid In Promoting Peace in
China.
Wabash Road in Receivers Hands.
JamcS II. Bales Dead at Eldora-
PAGES TWO AND THREE
iowa News:
Creamery Trust Hit.
Anti i-Discrimir alton Law Upheld.
Black Handlers Held.
Hampton's Building Record.
Work Houses For 1nebriates.
PAGE FOUR.
Editoriai:
The Correct Proportions.
What the Bachelors Notice.
President Taft and the Treaty.
Clarke For Governor
Topics OF the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
LOCKER On In Iowa.
Story, The Fighting Hope.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Cattle Feeders Discouraged.
Saloons Hard Hit by Decision.
PAGES SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT NINE.
City News:
County Fair Sept ola.
Department Heads Named.
High School Basketball Schedule
Made.
Faville Before Searchlight Tonight
Corn in County Goes Ninety Bushels
Outside Aid For City Poor.
General and Brief CITY News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Wheat Advances. Then Recedes
Corn Develops Firmness.
Outlet For Hogs at Steady Prices.
Cattle Trade Steady.
Annual War Scare in Full Swing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
TUESDAY DECEdBER1s 1911

when the taxioab crashed into the
street car near the union station and
swuug It against south bound car.
Theodore Kasper. Of Buffalo. N. r.. and
w. C,S, ,Hsmmil. OF Cincinnati. were
among the fifteen injured in the acci-
dent. Kasper was on his way to take
. train Tor . Christmas visit at his
home. He ID at the city hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
soTH EMo,MEMEN KILLED.

Two Dead and Several injured in Do.
raiiment Of Passenger Train.
Mountain Grove. No., Dec. 1s.-While
running thirty miles an hour north
bound passenger train No. LOG, on the
81. Louis & San Francisco railroad,
was derailed near here today. killing
Hugh Colvin, engineer and William
Ragan. fireman. both of Springfield.
Mo-. and slightly injuring several pas
sengers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
ouIcNs SISTERS BURNED
Authors Kin Rush into e'ax;"s Room
Believing Ased.Mether Wa. in DAN
ser-7oth Seriously Injured But
Home is Saved.

Special to Times Republican,
Mason City, Dec. 19.-Searching for
their mother in a burning building this
Catherine McMillen, sisters Of John
Herbert Quick. the story writer and
editor Of Farm and Fireside. were bad
ly burned. The daughters, supposing
their mother was in bed, rushed into
the room where lamp explosion had
fired the building and sustained their
injuries. The mother was up stairs at
the time. The building was only
damaged to an extent Of a few hundred
dollars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
STRIKE RIOT sEoUENcE.

Fleeing Chauffeur With Machine Col.
lidss With otrset Car.
st. Louis, Dec. 1o.-Ranewed police
activity In connection with the strike
of taxicab drivers resulted from at-
tacks on non-union drivers which c,il-
minated in collision Of q taxfcab with
q street car early today. while the non
union chauffeur was fleeing from A.s
assailants. s,5i s4
man. guarding John Tucker. the chauf-
10sr. Wa tie most severely injured
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
~. An A. Affected.

Des Moines, Dec. 1s.-All saloons ex-
listing in Iowa cities of the nrst and
second classes in excess of one to 1000
population ratio fixed by the Moon
law must close Immediately.
This is the opinion of Nels J. Lee.
special counse: in the office Of Attor-
ney General Cosson. who says that IN
all cities the saloons are operating un-
der petitions Of consent approved since
April Is. 1909.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
.pavsnport Raises Question.

Davenport. Dec. 19.-The petition Of
consent to the. operation Of Daven-
ports 1z5 saloons has nearly two years
to run. Attorneys for the liquor men
claim that the Moon law was not made
to apply by specific declaration to spe-
,cial cities, and that az Davenport IL
u city under special charter, the law
would not apply here. II this, conten-
tion Is not good Davenport will have
70 put about ninety saloons out of
business when the present petition Of
consent expires.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
rae oH 10 Now Work.

Washington. Dec. 19.-President Taft.
accompanied by Attorney GeneralWick-
ersham, Secretary Hilles.s and Major
Butte. left at 12: 80 p. m. for New York.
where he win spend tonight and to-
morrow keeping engagements in that
city and BROOKLYN. He is expected
back to Washington Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
atr;k;no .poek.rs Grow Riotous.

Dundee. Scotland, Dec. 1s.-The
dockers here who are on strike have
suddenly gotten out Of hand and are
causing great disturbances near the
quays. Rtoting became so serious to-
dav that the lord provost sent re-
e,iisiticn to headquarters for de-
tachment Of troops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
Durlinaton Mourns,

Burlington. Dec. l9.-Yesterday's de-
1cision Of the supreme court will close
f0rty-seven Of the seventy one saloons
here. It Will cause the county and city
.. loss Of $2s.200 per annum in taxes.
At least $50 people will be thrown out
ofsemployment ana many buildings in
the heart OF the city will become va
cant. Three local breweries will SUI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
besiesed today. It 10 expected there
will be hundreds Of applicants Tor
1orty-hve permits.
oskaleoea Lovee Fine 0aleene.

oskaleosa lovss Fine Saloons.
Oskaleosa, Dec. 19.-Acting In ac-
cordanco with the ruling Of the su-
preme court, the Oslaloosa city coun-
ell Immediately considered the appli-
cation Of the fourteen retail saloons
and granted permits to nine, cutting
out flve places. These will be permit
ted to operate to Jan. 1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
LAUGHS At BROKEN LEG.

Hut IL wa.npt . Serious Matter For
the Leo Was Made Of Wood.
Des Moines, Dec. 19-Ed Hawk to-
day smiled over an accident yesterday
in which he sustained broken leg
when he became entangled In q switch
at a railroad crossing. The leg was
wooden.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
FIRE FIGHTER KILLED
Member of Waterloo Department
Fatally Injured BY Fall From Roof
Shoe Stock Burned and Buildings
Damaged.


Waterloo. Dec 19.-1n fire at 1880
O'Clock this morning that practically
destroyed the stock in the shoe store
of G. w. Hefalroad on Sycamore street.
Herman Eicher. driver on fire wagon
No. 2. was 80 severely injured that he
died two hours later in the police sta
tion where he had been taken.
The body of Eicher. with his head
crushed in. was found in between the
burning building and the adjoining one.
where he had apparently fallen from
the roof while stumbling thru the
dense smoke. Eicher was 80 years OF
age and leaves Z widow. The fire origi-
mated in the basement where part Of
the stock had been piled near a steam
pipe. The damage to the stock will be
5000 with insurance Of $4,000. The
damage to the building was $1,000 and
to the stock Of L. Geismarn. next door.
$1,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
NO ACTION in MORSE CASE.
President TO Make No Recommends
tions at Present.

Washington, Dec. 1e.-President Taft
snd Attorney General Wickersham
made it plain today that for the pres
ent no further action would be taken in
the case Of Charles w. Morse. Mr..
Wickersham. following meeting of
the cabinet. said that Morse was not In
a critical condition and would remain
in the army hospital at Fort McPher-
son near Atlanta, where he was re-
moved from the Atlanta penitentiary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19

oonno0 0luAo Complies.
sSpseial ~ TlmeG-Rspublican.
Council Blu3s. Dec. 1s.-LAte last
ntglt ,the city council of Council Bluffs.
which has ibeen wrestling with the sa-
Icon reductiont problem In secret ses-
ssioss for5several weeks, threw open the
doors 'of the council chamber and gave
out. . lisk Of twenty mine saloon per-
niit1 that had finally been agreed upon,
!. reduction Of the number from nifty
i've.
The council had 20 make their selec-
tion from the full number; - all had
applied fpr new licenses. In addition
% the demands Of local saloonists ana
sthsir !. friends the council had the
70 contend With and also the
Quo6k 6klon Of equal distribution - TO To-
calitx,h the multitudinous claims for
i - ltloa grsndeftng the selection diff
The personality and previous record
of: the applicants cut the most figures,
as1ew sof the applicants securing all the
votes Of the mayor and councilssand
7othofs only. . majority. East Omaha
sa6Soun permits were not renewed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
4 Crime s,t.Punlshsa.

a thief entered house "a Rlvosl1e1;
Drive and stuie fve volume q -
try There's crime that cArtiea 1eG
own uunishmsnt--Nsw York
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
AUTHOR OF MEASURE DISCUSSES
auL,no ADVERSE TO "a.
Looms OF STATE.
5conrEmpLATrD IMMEDIATE
REDUCTION. ONE TO 1000
pavenpert Raisss Question as to Dsei !.
= 5sseHs Applisation 70 Charter citiss'-
burlington in Meurnins-ceunoil 70
Council slums Reduces Number Of
pesMits.

.Ottumwa, Dec. 19.-I am gratified
that the supreme court has made the
law what / personally intended when
the biil was INTRODUCED" said Ex-sen-
ator p. g. Moon. OF ottumwa. author OF
the Noon law. In commenting on the
courts. affirmative opinion on that
measure today.
But" he added, Il am somewhat
surprised that the amendments incor-
porated in the law after it left my hand
and which became part Of it by the
action of the legislature failed to i'm
press the court with the meaning
which they were unquestionably in
tended to convey"
senator Moon explains that in draft
ins the bill he provided for the abso-
lutte reduction OF the number Of sa-
5loons.to one; for every thousand Of pop
ulation. The bill was considered too
drastic and paragraph was provided
for gradual reduction. To prevent
any possible conflict with the law re-
QuirinE the voters to give majority as
sent sto license saloons section was
Incorporated into the act. This Sec
tion the court held to mean that city
councils must observe the one to a
thousand ratio in issuing permits,
white Senator Moon holds the intent in
adopting this section was only to pre-
vent reissuing permits by councils
where general consent petitions had
fniled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
o...;d..4;.i- A,noio%m.rt.

n PRESIDENTIAL Appointments.
Washington Dec. 19.--The president
today nominated Willia0 S. Ridgely
as United states .attorney for Wyom-
ing, and William H: eslimshaw to be
United States marshal for Minnesota.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
SENATE 10 RATIfY

Will Approve Of Taft's Action in Alb
roeating Treaty With Russia-Taft
to Recommend Reductions in Tariff
on Wool.
s Washington, Dec, 13-The senate wshs
In session today paving the way to-
ward ratification of President Tafts
action in abrogating the Russian treaty
of 1892. Many senators were prepared
with speeches and 1t became evident
after two hours OF the sitting that
vote might not be reached until night
fall. Senator RaSner inaugurated the
debate and, sharply criticised Russia.
He was Interrupted many times. Sena-
tor Lodge followed in support Of the
resolution of ratification, which he re-
ported yesterday from the foreign re-
lations committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
HARRINGTON MISSING.
Lawyer EIudss Los Angeles
Subpoena Server.

Subpoena Server.
Los Angeles. Dec. 19.-Having failed
to find Attorney John r. Harrington,
who is wanted as a witness In the fed
eral grand jury dynamite probe here
a United states deputy marshal who
sought in vain for him yesterday, wired
the federal authorities at Albuquerque
to intercept him at that point. Harring-
ton who was associated with the Nc
Namara defense, is on his way to Chi
cagO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
OPEN BOARD BURNED
Fire wrseks Chicago opsn Beard Of
r..A> a,,;ld;na. Oh l..da..ea IL

Fire wrseks Chicago opsn Beard Of
Trade Building. Old Landmarks In
clty-Fsdsration Records Destroyed
-ssstsl Guests Routed From Beds.
Chicago. Dec. 1s.-Fire which started
early today wrecked the open board Of
trade building. one Of the landmarks Of
the loop district, routed 1000 guests
In three big hotels and destroyed the
records Of the Chicago Federation Of
Labor and Of . score Of. unions. housed
in the open board building.
After tour hours AZ hard lighting the
flre department declared the flames
we're out ana that there was no further
danger to ad3oining buildings. A re-
port that three furnace stokers had lost
their lives was found to have been un-
true. AIE,of the employees u the build
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-19
GRAIN RATE ADVANCE HALTED.
Commsecs Board Delays Propossd In
croaso by Rock Island.

of0a0O Uy NOCN tVtuUUs
Washington, Dec. 1S.-Advances In
rates on grain and grain products pro-
posed by the Chicago, Rock Island 4
Pacific railway and its connections
west OF the A.!ss.::=s=!!ffiT! A.!ss.::=s=!!ffiT! river. to be-
come effective Dec. 20, today were
suspended by the interstate commerce
commission until April 20, 1919.