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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
Wars on LIQUOR Traffic,

Olympia, Wash. Jan. 10.-The feat
ure of Governor Hays message today
was the recommendation for strength
ening the local option law. He declares
the people are determined to go any
length to wipe out abuses Of the liquor
traffic, even to absolute prohibition of
the manufacture and sale of all man
ner Of intoxicants, If necessary"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
RIVER RECORD BROKEN.
Three Torpedo Boat pestroyers Make
Fast Time For 116 Miles.

New Orleans, Jan. 1O.-The torpedo
boat destroyers Spaulding. Roe and
Terry arrived here last night from Key
West, Fla The boats made the trip
from the Mississippi bar to this city.
about 116 miles, In four hours and fifty
minutes. navigating the south pass in
a dense fog and making two stops
This beats by over an hour the record
of the scout ship Birmingham, made
on the trip of President Taft up the
river in February, 1909.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
Would Hold Up Corporations.

Topeka. Kan. Jan. 10.-Governor
Stubbs today urged the legislature to
amend the laws SO that nine jurors out
of twelve shall decide civil cases, and
that salaries Of judges who delay de-
cisions beyond limited time be with
held. He recommends submission to
the voters of an amendment permitting
the state to derive its entire revenue
from statewide public service corpo-
rations, thus relieving all subdivisions
of the state Of any state tax whatever.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
FORTY CRUSHED TO DEATH.

Landslide Of Earth and Rock Over.
wheimes Labor Gang in Spain.
Castro. Urdiales, Spain, Jan. TO-
Forty persons were killed and five In
jured here today when a landslide
overwhelmed a gang Of laborers. bury
ing them beneath mass Of earth and
rock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
CAN'T DEDUCT FOR DIRT.
Supreme Court Holds Kansas City
Rule is Invalid.

Washington. Jan. Bodybuilding
the power Of n state to pass on the
question OF how much dirt likely will
be found In a carload OF grain, the su.
preme court today sustained the Mis-
souri, stat suit. thus abolishing the rule
OF the board OF trade OF Kansas City for
the deduction OF 100 pounds from the
weight Of each carload OF grain bought
by its members. as estimated dirt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
MAKES STARTLING CONFESSION.

Man Who Robbed Emerson Home Tells
Of Killing Woman.
Emerson, Jan. 10.-Fred Mills, the
hired man who robbed the William Nell
son home several weeks ago, made a
startling confession to an Emerson
man before his recent crime and dis
appearance. He came from Cumber-
land Gap, Tenn, and claimed he was
wanted for the murder Of woman at
that place, about nine years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
TOBACCO BARN BURNED.
Missouri ineendiary Destroys 10000
Pounds Of Weed.

st. Joseph. Mo-. Jan. 1O.-News is re-
ceived of the burning by an incendiary
of q tobacco barn and 10000 pounds
OF tobacco belonging to w. w. Kyle. Il
grower living about ten miles north
west of Weston. Barns in the Weston
are now guarded by
armed men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
STAMP ACT STANDS.

Supreme Court Decides That Futures
May Be Taxed BY States.
Washington, Jan. 10.-A stamp t1x ON
sales for future delivery Of stocks,
grain, provisions, or other comn,odit-
les. may be imposed by q state Without
violating the federal constitution, 60
cording to decision today Of IL utl-s
preme court, passing on tho Aissssae1
Stamp act OF 1907. sss ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
Quality, Not Quantity, Wanted.

Oklahoma City. Okla, Jan. 1O.-Gov-
ernor Cruces message advises the
members not to base the merits Of leg
islation on the number of measures
passed, but rather on the character Of
laws enacted. He suggested that the
election laws be simplified and written
in as little space as possible; that
gambling be made a felony, and that
the state be redistricted in a spirit Of
fairness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
zsyszko IS I'LL

Famous Wrestler Has Case Of Blood
Poisoning.
Newark. N. J., Jan. 10.-Zbyzsko. the
Polish wrestling champion, Is under the
care Of physicians here. It Is an
nounced that he is suffering from
blood poisoning in one finger Of his
right hand His condition is not seri-
Gus. but alarm Is Ieit lest tie :::::=c.'o.
spread further.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
EATEN ~ WOLVES.

Having Killed on Al Deer, varmints
Are Desperate With Hunger.
Seattle. Wash, Jan. 10.-Several
residents on the west coast Of Prince
OF wales island, in southeastern
Alaska, have been killed and eaten by
wolves during the past year, accord
in4 to Charles A. Sulzer. brother Of
Congressman Sulzer, who has just re-
turned from the north. Sulzer says
the wolves. having killed of all the
deer, are desperate with hunger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
MANY KILLED IN EXPLOSION.

Powder Factory in Argentina Blows
Up-Twelve Bodies Recovered.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jan. TO-
Many fatalities were caused by the ex-
plosion Of gunpowder factory at San
Martin today. Twelve bodies were ex-
tricated from the ruins. The search for
other dead was continued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
Call For Bank Condition.

Washington. Jan. ln-The comps.
trolier OF the currency this morning
Issued a COLL for statement OF the
condition of the national banks a. tho
close OF business. Jan. T.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
:, scnE:;;:Ss case ev,oENcE.

oAass Presents Strong Witness 70 In.
dieate Poisoning.
Whea1lng. Jan. 10.-Winiam Wolfe, a
11nGao manufacturer, was tho first Wit
Heo IN the trial Of Mrs. 9chenk,
1 xEoxDoa with poisoning her wealthy
!, 4enn: Q. Dchenk. He Aesesabed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
ccrmander Luby Die. At Sea.

Washington, Jan. lV.-Cvna i.....::..t,:::.::- ,:.:-
ohm Luby. Of the cruiser Des Moines.
died on board that vessel Jan. 8. In tho
vicinity OF the Cape Verde islands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
The Montqonnerv Funeral.

Special to Times-Republican.
Montour, Jan. 10.-The funeral of
Hugh Montgomery, who died Sunday
night. will be held from the Methodist
church here Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. At the Montgomery home a
short prayer service will be held at l
o'clock. Burial will be in Montour
cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
Rebels Reported on tn. Run.

HeDe's ooportoo on the Kun.
Washington, Jan. 10.-The Mexican
Enthusiastically received a telegram
from the Mexican minister Of foreign
affairs at Mexico City stating that
Guerrero had been occupied by federal
forces and that the rebels are in full
fight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
Husn Jsnn;no. w.d..

ssOOSs OVUSsJU0B VvO0Je
Scranton, Pa, Jan. 1O.-Hugh Jen-
nings. manager Of the Detroit club Of
the American League. and Miss Nora
M. O'Boyle were married today at st.
Peters cathedral. in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
PLOT TO WRECK PRISON.
High Explosive and Accessories Found
In Michigan Penitentiary.

Jackson, michigan. - Eighteen
ounces OF nitro glycerine and caps.
fuses and drills, were discovered today
...t.e.. m enclosure Of the state peni-
Tertiary and the prison oIIiv.a::S ara
Investigating, with the idea that the
explosive was connected with plot to
blow up the prison and effect a general
delivery Of the convicts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10

Nearly 100 Fishermen on Ice FIoe.
five fishermen were carried out into the
Caspian sea on an ice floe. The chances
that any will escape death are poor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10

Mclean Succeeds ouIkslsy.
Hartford, Conn. Jan. l0.-The repub-
lican caucus Of the general assembly
today chose former Governor Mclean
United States senator 70 succeed
lnlkAlAY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
Increases Cotton Y;sld.

nS s0t0 was 11,o87,443 bo19RsSss
compared Win 10isss7 L. 80
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
CRAWFORD Would
UNSEAT LOR|MER'
SOUTH DAKOTA 8ENAToR ngljv. 4
ERs CAREFULLY pRGPARGp
SPEECH FOR MINORITY.
DECLARES LoRIMER KNEW I.
WHAT WAS COMO ON
Says illinois Senator was cesnixant a.
Questionable Practices ~ Liovten.
ants, Party Principle Was Aban-l
donsd, Vote Of Primary pisreeardsd
and House Control Seized.

Washington. ina. 10.-Senator Craw.
ford. OF South Dakota, spoke today In
support OF the minority report OF the
committee against Lorimcr. Crawfords
position is directly opposed to that oe
his colleague. Gamble. who was q mem
ber OF the subcommittee which tnves-
tlsated the case
In an exhaustive. carefully prepared
speech. Senator Crawford denounced
the alleged methods employed by the
agents OF Lorimer in tho legislature Of
Illinois. and declared It to be his con-
viction that Lorimer Is not entitled to-
retain his seat in the senate. In the
face OF Lorimer's repeated protestAtlona
OF Innocence. Crawford flntly charged,
that the latter was cognizant OF the
questionable practices OF his lieuten-S
ants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
poMERENE SUCCEEDS DICK.
Ohio Legislature Elects Lieutenant
Governor to Senate.

Columbus O., Jan. 10.-Lieut Gov.
Atlee Pomerene, democrat. was elected
United States senator today to succeed
Dick.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
Dark lantern conspiraey.

The evidence taken by the sub-com-s
m.ttee. In his opinion, showed conclu-
sively that the election OF Lorimer WAS
the outcome OF carefully laid plan.s
beginning with the election OF Edward
Shurtleff. whom he described as tho
bitter enemy of Senator Hopkins and
the political henchman OF Lorimer" to
be speaker. and Leo ONeil Browne.
leader OF the minority. Crawford de-
clared that "all party principle was
abandoned. the expression OF the party
vote at the primary was unceremoni-
ously disregarded. and control OF tho
house was seized by unscrupulous aud
unprincipled man, with dark lantern
schemes TO promote.
lorimsr Aware Of Il.
Crawford insisted that Shurtleff and
Browne were active agents In the cam
paign Of corruption and he charged
that Lorimer was aware OF what was.
transriring. II wish could believe lfe
did not" he said, because I bear him
no Ill will and would not do him the
smallest injury or Injustice knowingly
But I can nor overlook the fact that for
days and rights Immediately psscediug
the 26th OF May. 1909. when tliese cor-ss
rupt and tainted votes were cast fpr
him. he was IN Springfield directing his
own campaign: that he was almost In
constant conference with Browne and
Shurtleff and they reported progress
to him.
Would Voto to unseat.
Crawford concluded by annou acing
that he stood ready to vote for res-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10

shot and killed Fred. Barnett, the pro-
prietor. There were several men In the
place but the bandits escaped
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
MANY sEAMEN PERISH
Captains and Crews Of Three Baraes,
Numbering Fourteen, Drowned Dur
ina Gale OFF Massachusetts Coast
Vessels Beaten TO Pieces.

Highland Light, Mass, jan 10.-
Fourteen men. comprising the captains
and crews OF three seal barges, in tow
of the tug Lykens, were drowned dur
ing gale today. The barEes were
driven ashore on Peaked hill and within
a few hours had gone to pieces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
IOWA MAN WOUNDED

James N. sehsnek. Of Fort Dodge, Shot
While in HorneIl, N. Y. = Declares
Shooting Was Aeedentai-ProbabIy
Will Die.
Hornell, n. Y, Jan. 10.-A man who
gave his name as James Norton
Schenck. Of Fort Dodge, Iowa, was
shot here last night and probably will
die. Schenck said today that he was
shot accidentally. but refused to give
the details. Schenck had arranged to
purchase job printing office. the deal
to be completed today. He had consid-
erable money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-10
Would Vote TO unseat.

Crawford concluded by annou ncln1
that he stood ready to vote for q res-
olut!on to unseat Lorimer.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1911-02-10

mdrb of the unopened leaf Kaasiao or Pototan hats
IRE made as we'll rope. The sap produces tuba,
syrup, vinegar, alcho and palm sugar. The kernel
of the young fruit is edible and from old kernels
buttons and rosary beads are made The trunk gives
starch and wood for fences and tide bark is adaptable
tor the soles of sandals. Burr straw Kaasao straw
and buntal straw are very important in hat making
Each district has it's characteristic Styles of weav-
ing. The Kalasiao hat resembles the Panama hat,
and is the dress head covering in Manila. It is ex-
pensive, and it is not expected that it will be an
important article of export
Hats made of rattan called by the natives be-
juco or hay hats. They mace in the same dis.
tricts with the bamboo hats They are beautiful and
durable, but expensive There are thirty different
pandands in the Philippines from which straw is de
rived. The most used is the common pandan and the
sabutan. The sabutan hats extremely durable
and the most costly made in the island, grade for
grade. Another plant straw used for hat straw is the
tikug, long, smooth, slender jontess grass, soft
and pliable when properly treated Nito, a long
brown black fern stem, is employed at times
though it's principal use is for orament.
Mr. Miller names number of other vegetables
from which head coverings are made but they are of
slight commercial Importance His review of the in
dustry to be adequate, and the possibilities of
it's extension obvious The photographs he gives of
hats show fine and regular weayes and we'll shaped
and brms Of 621, 700 hats exported from
the PHILIPPINES in 1910 900 to this country
and the number imported here should increase stead
idly if they good as they look
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1911-02-10
Eugene W. Way is opposed to capital punishment
GENUINE ECONOMY IN HOUSE OF REP
RESENTATIVES

This extract from the Congressional Record of
January a. 1911 better worth reading than it may
look to persons not accustomed to the perusa of that
sterling sheet
The clerk read as follows
Page 3d. line Is, after the word substatop insert:
And provide further that on and after July l. 1911
letter carriers of the Rural Delivery Service shall re-
ceive salary not exceeding ST. 900 per annum
The Chairman-The question is on agreeing to the
amendment
The question was TAKEN and the amendment was
agreed to-
Mr.. Weeks-Mr. Charm an, I offer the following
amendment which sent to the desk and ask to have
read.
The Clerk read as follows:
Line Is and IT, page &c. strike out the words thirty
eight million seven hundred and ninety thousand and
insert forty-tw million seven hundred and ninety
thousand.
The Chairman question is on agreeing to the
amendment.
The question was taken, and the amendment was
agreed to-
-Four millions in minute; the rural carrier is
worthy having his salary raised often Congress
gets chance. He started with $3.50 in 1896; raised
to $500 in 1897 to $4OO $685. to $500 in 1901 to $500
in 1904 to $720 in 1907 to 5000 in 1909 Let the good
work 90 Why not? The voice of Mr. Culop
(Hanniba ChoopO of Indiana and many other states.
men is raised for economy:
am advocate of economy and thoroughly believe it
should be scrupuously practsed in all public service
but it is not wise to cripple public service by pars-
mony and discrimination against any class of people
The rural route service has done more to develop
this country than any ether service naugurated
by the government. 1t has annihilated distance
brought the countries and the great Cities the center
of trade and in close touch with each other
1t has disseminated knowledge a nd information
throughout the land. 1t keeps in touch the great
bodies of and producers living in the cities
and the country In Short the rural route service is
a school house on Wheels and this class of men,
through storm and sunshine heat and cold, Drawing
the elements of peril and danger. continue their ever
increasing labor conveying this information through
out the land, and, for myself willingly vote for this
small increase of salary The carriers in cities with
expense whatever, and working much shorter hours
receive salaries from 5000 to ST, 200 per year Why
nos recognize the modest demand for this small in.
crease and let them have it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29
EGYPT's WINGED THIEVES.
Kites That Rob Tea Tables and Coli
Courses.

Cairo Correspondence Pail Mall Gazette.
Out at Gezira, where all Cairo has its
rendezvous at the Sporting Club every
afternoon in and out OF season, there
exist large colonies Of kites and crows.
No sooner are the tea tables laid out
than the former. who have been perched
on the qui vive on the adjacent trees.
start crcling round and round. With a
sudden dive one of these hawklike birds
will swoop down on the table he has
chosen and pick or the bread and but
ter and cake.
New arrivals in Egypt are always very
disconnected by these antics. 1t matters
not how many people are seated around
the tables. The kite Is no respecter of
persons, and on one crowded afternoon
last season, when the German crown
princess was taking tea, ! remember see
ing no fewer than eight tables swept OF
their eatables by as many kites in the
space of few minutes.
These monster birds add to the terror
which they strike to the heart Of the
new arrival by the fact that their flight
is so sudden and the theft Is commit
ted without stopping. They describe a
curve, the lowest point of which is the
plate OF bread and butter or cake, and
so accurate is their descent that rarely
do they leave or drop anything. An anus
moving situation IL furnished by the
crows, who invariably act as scouts
for the kites. and the presence Of whom
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49,, aoo,n,ent which he is pledged to re- |

the document which he is pledged TO re-
cover BE careful that they do not ieao
Won into a trap. They are not ABOVE
ANYTHING. these men. I heard once OF q
bulgarian in Vienna who was tortured
tortured almost to death-before he spoke.
Then they thrust him into lunatic asy-
lum. Remember. dear. they have no con-
sciences and no pity.
1--WE are in London" he reminded ner.
$50 WAS Won Behrling." she answered.
quickly: mot only in London. put IN
safe mart of London. Yet ne is deaa.
ut was not their doing. he declared.
..In their own country they have the
whole machinery of their wonderful police
system at their backs and no fear OF the
law in their hearts. Here they must
needs go cautiously. l don't think you
need he afraid" he added. smiling, as he
nnenod the door. II think can promise
Won that IL you will do me the honor we
will sun together tonight.
"You must fetch me from the opera
housa, Louise insisted. 1T Is a bargain
I have suffered enough neglect at your
hands. One thing. David-where do you
90 first from here?"
..rn and the man." Bellamy answered.
grava,v. ..who was watching Won Behrling
shan Ie left me- II any man in England
,nnws ANYTHING OF the murder. 1t must
ha he He should be at my rooms by
Ito be continued tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29

The baron adjusted his eyeglass with
shaking fingers. His face now was waxen
white as he spread out the newspaper
upon the table and read the paragraph
word by word
TERRIBLE CRIME IN THE CITY
Early this morning the body of q man
was discovered in q narrow paSsageway
leading from Crooked Friars to Royal
street, under circumstances which leave
little doubt but that the mans death was
owing to foul play. The deceased had ap-
several severe blows about the head. He
was shabbily dressed, but was well sup
piled with money, and he was wearing q
gold watch and chain when he was found.
LATER.
There appears to be no further doubt
but that the man found in the entry
leading from Crooked Friars had been the
victim Of particularly murderous as
sault. Neither his clothes nor his linen
could be identified. The body has been
removed to the nearest mOrtuary and an
inquest will shortly be he'd.
and the reality of his surprise was APP
parent. He had all the appearance Of q
man shaken with emotion. While he
looked at his two companions wondering
ly. strange thoughts were forming in his
mind.
'Von Behrling dead!' he muttered. But
who-who could have done this?"
Until this moment" Bellamy answered.
dryly, 1T was not a matter concerning
which we had any doubt. The only Won
der to us was that it should have been
done too late
You mean Streuss said, slowly. that
he was murdered after he had completed
his bargain with you?"
Naturally"
Il suppose. the baron continued, there
is no question but that 1t was done after
ward? You SMILE" he exclaimed. but
what am l to think? Neither l nor my
people had any hand in this deed How
about yours?"
Bellamy shook his head.
I'VE do not fight that way he replied.
II had bought Won Behrling. He was of
no further interest to me. l did not care
whether he lived or died"
There is something very strange about
nor were responsible for his death, who
was?"
THAT I can't tell you. Perhaps later in
the day we shall hear from the police.
1t is scarcely the sort Of murder which
would remain long undetected, especially
as he was robbed of a large sum in
bank notes"
Supplied by his majesty's govern
ment, / presumed Streuss remarked.
Precisely" Bellamy assented. land
paid to him by me-.
AT any rate" Streuss said, grimly,
1--WE have now no more secrets from one
another. / will ask you one last question.
Where is that packet at the present mo-
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hopping about the grass, always precedes
one Of these depredatory flights.
When the coup has been successfully
brought of the crows evince their pleas
ure by ear-splitting caws. and proceed to
follow the plunderer at a respectful dis
lance, possibly In order to express their
unbounded admiration I'm the vain hope
Of obtaining a few crumbs. On the golf
course the kites are q source of endless
trouble to the players-and incidentally
one Of great profit to the golf ball vend
ers-for IL is no unusual lining for your
ball to be whitfield of just as you are
making ready to put after a record APP
proach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29
CHAPTER XII.
Baron de Streuss' Proposal.

The baron adjusted his eyeglass with
shaking fingers. His face now was waxen
white as he spread out the newspaper
upon the table and read the paragraph
word by word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29

The handsonest model
we've ever produced-a great
favorite with ultra dressers.
Choice OF 100 fine fabrics in the
new browns, grays, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-29
italian and Turkish National Music.

From The LONDON thfOncIe.
Italy and Turkey have one common dis
advantage. neither country has national
anthem. Italy, 1t is true has "Garibaldi's
Hymn and the Royal March, but
neither can Justly claim to be national.
Inc Young Turks after the revolution \
year or two since offered a prize for a
national anthem. something better than
our Turkish Patrol but so far the poet
Of patriotism has not been found.