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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
GRAND MATRoN DEAD
Mrs. Emma esekman, Of Grundy Con.
ter, Head Of Eastsrn Star Of Iowa,
Diss At Rochester-Was Elected at
Boone Last FalI-Wife of Prominent
Grundy Center Banker.

Special to Ttmes-Republican
Grundy Center. May b.-A telegram
received here last night from Roch-
ester. Mimi. announced the death In
the Mayo Bros. hospital OF Mrs. Emma
Becl1man. Of this place. grand worthy
matron Of the Eastern Star Of Iowa,
and wife Of Herbert S. Beckman. presi-
dent Of the Grundy County National
and the Grundy County Savings banks.
Mrs. Beckman died following surgi-
cal operation performed a week ago
last Monday.
Mrs. Beckman was elected to head
the Eastern Star at the Boone conven-
ton last October. For several years
preceding her election she was engaged
in the work as a district deputy grand
matron. in charge OF inspection work.
Mrs. Beckman was 4s years old. ana
Is survived by her husband and one
son, Karl. Her aged mother. Mrs. Mary
Smalley. Of Marshalltown. Is here. ano
Is very i'll herself. suffering from heart
disease produced by the shock OF her
daughters death. a sister. Mrs. Nina
Lillibridge. lives here. and two brothers
live at Marshalltown and Minneapolis.
Mrs. Beckman's body will reach
Grundy Center tonight 1t Is expected
that the funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
SENATOR klTTREDeE DEAD.
Former South Dakota Solon Passes
Away At Hot Springs.

Former South Dakota Solon Passes
Away at Hot Springs.
Hot Springs, Ark. May 5.-Former
United States Senator Albert Beard
Kittredge, of Sioux Falls, S. D., died
here at $3.50 o'clock last night after a
months illness with liver and kidney
trouble. He had been unconscious for
forty-eight hours. His senatorial serv-
ice concluded two years ago.
Senator Kittredge was a member of
the senate for eight years. Early in
his career he was chairman of the in
teroceanic canal commission and In
that capacity investigated for the Unit
ed States the title to rights on the
isthmus Of Panama purchased from the
French government. His report on this
matter was regarded as an unusually
strong document.
The senator was lawyer, and for
many years served actively as a mem-
Der of the judiciary committee. SEN
ator Kittredge was a stalwart republi
can, active in his advocacy Of party
solidarity.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
AccusER FACES De GENNERRo,
WHO Is ALLEGED TO HAVE
STRUCK FATAL BLOW.
cAMoRRlsT DENIES sro
IN ALL II, 5 !7A'Ls
Alleged That cuoceoIo Stabbed
and Kitchen Knife, 7 s His Own
Home. Placed !" III and to Give
Appearance Of Fats : AeI-Ds Gen.
nerro Protests Inn, 20.

viterbo. Italy. May 5.-Mariano De
Gennerro. who 1t is said was the first
to attack Generic Cuoccolo. stabbing
him with dagger. was given a chance
today to confront his accuser. Abbate-
maggie.
AS the accuser and the accused stood
before the judges bench today. Abb
batemaggio recited what he affirms
was the part played by De Gennerro In
the tragedy on the evening of June Q.
1905. He said in substance that De
Gennarro was armed with dagger
and kitchen knife. taken from Cuoc-
colo's home. The knife was later
placed In the hand Of the dead man to
give the impression that Cuoccolo was
slain in q duel.
When the assassins accompanied by
.Cuoccolo, reached the spot selected for
the murder, De Gennarro suddenly
drew his dagger and stabbed the VIC
tim. De Gennarro denied every incl
dent Of the story related and emphau-
cally protested his innocense Of the
crime.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
piax Must Resign.

II Paso. Tex. May 5.-The peace
commissioners Of the Mexican revo-
1utionists formally presented to Judge
Carbajal. the federal envoy, g state
saent signed by Francisco I. Madero.
Jr... appealing to President Diaz to
make psshiic assurance given privately
that he attended to resign.
After Offering his own resignation
q preiident OF the provisional gov
ernment sof the republic. Francisco I.
Madero, Jr.. suggested that both Presi-
dent Diax and Vice President Corral
resigns ana that Senpr de Ia Barra, the
xninistor Of foreign relations. become
peesident and interim until a general
election shaMs have been held.
Tho statement, couched in COURT
eons spanish phrases, informs Presi-
dAnt D1sx that word from him will
bring peAces In few days.
The 4&dero statement was pre-
6Gnted ~ the rebel commissioners only
Gxtef h1a&ed discussion among the
1GvolutipniSt leaders.
Dome of the rebel chiefs went 90
6aS - ~ address = letter to General
sas.sass. s.:.:s,=. s,nlesshea as.sed for
tho 1ayn Hate Resignation Of prssident
0Sep - 1s lsast . pulblic announcement
9k 1ntur6 in&en lions they would not
Eve ne otiaAlons.
4 (S1oGal 1sso einelly fose he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
HOPE DIAMOND IN COURT.
judge Barnard Holds That Mclean,
Are Entitled to Jury Trial.

judge Barnard Holds That Melsans
Are Entitled to Jury Trial.
Washington, May 5.-Holding that
the affidavits OF Edward B. Mclean
and his wife, Evelyn Walsh Mclean. in
defense Of the suit OF Cartier, the New
York jeweler, to recover $1S0, 700, the
purchase price OF the celebrated Hope
diamond, are sufficient in law, Justice
Barnard Of the supreme court OF the
district OF Columbia today declined to
grant the motion OF the plaintiff for
summary judgment. The McLeans are
entitled to have the Jury pass on the
matter. While the McLeans snaintain-
ed An the answer that the value Of
the gem was misrepresented, supersti-
ton os the ill-fortune that has follow
ed owners Of the Hope diamond, IS said
to have something to do with the case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
Give. $4,000 to Drake.

Des Moines, May 81. B. Burton. OF
Kellogg, Iowa, a trustee OF Drake Uni
versity, and for number OF years the
treasurer OF the board ana a member
OF the executive committee. has given
the school $4,000, the gift being part
OF the sum the school is attempting to
raise to secure an endowment appro-
priation from the general education
board A gift OF $1,000 has also been
received from A. U. Clancy. OF New
York City, q son-in-law OF Mr.. Murton.
The school authorities have set out
to raise q sum Of 100000. to be added
70 the endowment Of the school II
this - secured. the school will take a
still lar iiieT step Sos-s-a
as tho necessary equipment arrives Will
begin TO confer the doctors degree for
the required amount of post graduate
work. ~ ss5s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05

following instructions to his peace
commissioners. DR.. Vasquez Gomez.
Francisco I. Madero. ST.. and Pine
Suarex:
I'm general the conditions OF peace
have been accepted by me in telegrams.
transmitted by the governments unof-
ficial agnts. ought to tell you that
have acceAed to treat about those con-
ditions because some gentlemen. acting
as go-betweens Indicated to nAs that
General Diaz has made known to them
his irrevocable resolution to retire as
soon as peace is established.
This resolution seems to be to be
highly patriotic, as it 10 the only one
which can satisfy public opinion. II
General Diaz makes public this inten-
ton 1t will permit us to pacify the
country in q very few days.
For these reasons and not doubt
ing the patriotism Of General Diaz, I
wish you to present to the envoy Of the
government the following proposition"
Then followed General Madero's pro-
posal for all to resign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
lows Supreme Court,

Iowa Supreme Court.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. May 5.--The supreme
court today handed down the following
opinions:
state versus Laek, appellant. Greene
district, Affirmed.
" Maley versus Western Union Tele-
graph Company. appellant. Cedar dis
trict. Affirmed on condition.
State VS.. Harris, appellant. Linn
Stock VS. Christie. appellant. Cedar
Rapids superior court. Reversed.
Latta VS.. Illinois eCeniraiz flaiIway
Company. appellant. Harrison district.
Reversed.
M Ffasee. appellant, versus City OF Ce-
dar Rapids. Linn district, RoYersod
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
ROYAL NEIGHeoRs IN ROW.
7 Tempers Of Women Rumpled But Little
Else Accomplished.

Tempers Of Women Rumpled But Little
Else Accomplished.
Denver. Colo, May 6.-The third day
Of the national convention Of the Royal
Neighbors In Ell Jebel temple. broke up
at s o'clock last evening In a near riot.
In which the police played part For
over four hours. almost from the mo-
ment the convention was called to or
der. the floor was scene Of uproar in
which everybody talked at once.
Supreme Oracle Mrs. Lima NJ. Collins
was in the chair and. after several
hours constant standing and hammer
Ing with the gavel. she became so ex-
hausted that ore OF her lieutenants
sent out for pair OF crutches. which
she used during the rest Of the session
to help sustain herself. Many new
members OF tho order tainted during
the fray.
The strife was precipitated immedi-
ately after the opening OF the conven-
ton, when a North Dakota delegate.
a hacker Of Mrs. Myra B. Enright to
succeed Mrs. Collins as supreme oracle,
moved that the ballot be taken at once.
The Collins faction then began man.
euvertng to delay a vote. Mrs. Col
lins ruled the motions out Of order, and
pandemonfum broke loose. Above the
shouting cries Of Put her out!" could
be heard. These referred to the woman
from North Dakota.
The climax was reached at o'clock
when a squad Of police arrived and at
tempted to enter the hall. They got
as far rs inner door, but were stopped
there by doorkeeper. Then a crowd
Of muscular Neighbors got behind the
policemen, made a center rush, and
landed the policemen on the floor Of the
hall.
The arrivals Of the guardians OF the
law abated the uproar somewhat and
motion was put and carried to request
the policemen to retire When they at
tempted to do so 1t was found that
the door had been locked and they could
not get out. Thereupon 1t was agreed
to adjourn the session until tomorrow.
Some one then produced q key and the
battle ended with honors even.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
MUST FURNISH ABSTRACT.
Linn County Must Pay Costs Of Apps
of Criminal Case.

Linn County Must Pay Costs Of Appeal
Of Criminal Case.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines. May 5.-The supreme
court today reversed a case from Linn
county wherein Judge Smith had re-
fused to direct the county to furnish
transcript of the evidence in a burglary
case wherein ]. A. Harris has been sent
up for life. The court had refused to
order the county to pay on the ground
that the defendant was able to pay.
The supreme court reverses this and
declares that the fact he had $165 in
cash when arrested was no evidence he
had anything after he had paid his
lawyers for defending him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
WILL FIGHT POOLE CASE.
Attorney For Defense Prepares to Con.
test Every Point.

Fowler, Ind, May 5.-Elmer Barcey.
attorney for John w. Poole, the wealthy
farmer who was yesterday bound over
to the circuit court without bail,
charged with killing Joseph kemper.
Dec. 12. 1909. said today no would
fight the case all the way thru. The
search OF the Poole farm continues to-
aa< .,:.t with less enthusiasm and
the public is beginning to doubt that
other bodies will be found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
T.-R. BULLETIN
News Of Today
The Weather.

ne Weathor.
Sun rises May 6 at -..-, sets Ia 1901.
lowa--k'air tonight and probably
Saturday: slightly warmer tonight.
Illinois--Fair tonight. with probably
light frosts In the northwest portion:
Saturday fair.
South Dakota-Generally fair to-
night and Saturday: warmer tonight
PAGE ONE.
TeIeoraphio News,
cans.
Peace Contingent on Ddaz's Retire
ment.
McCann Walks Dut Of Prison FREQ.
Big Lake Steamer Sinks.
Informer Confronts Chief Cuoccolo
Murderer.
Iowa Receiver for Illinois Concern.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Muscatine Crisis Was Acute.
Drug Stores Must Cut Liquor or
Lunches.
Hampton Man Disappears,
Grinnell College Commencement
PAGE FOUR.
Editorials:
Buck the Line.
New Farm Houses on Old Highways.
Consider Missouri.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
LOCKER On In Iowa.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Parceling Federal Jobs.
Masonic Grand Lodge to Meet
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
Brltz Of Headquarters.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
Local News;
Forty-two to Graduate In June
Glass Smaller Than Last Year.
Commits Suicide in Canada
Frank Ditman Kills Self.
Contracts Sent to School Teachers
Glass Play at Gilman.
Passenger Train Derailed.
Mrs. Beckman Dead
Northup Elected City Solicitor
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General;
Sunshine Brings Wheat Advance.
Corn Pit Bear Of Offerings.
Hogs Active But Lower.
Cattle Steady on Small Receipts
Saccahrin Under the Ban.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
CAPT. KANE NOT SURE
Gun Expert Called to Tes-
tify Against John Deitz Has Left
Hayward-said That State Found He
Could Not Swear That Fatal Bullet
Was Fired From Ds;tx Home.

Hayward. Wis. May Capt. Robert
Kane. the Milwaukee gun expert. who
came here to testify in the trial Of John
Deitz. charged with the murder Of
Oscar Harpe, that the bullet which
killed Harpe came from one OF the guns
Of the Deitz arsenal" has left town.
While his departure is not explained
there is story to the effect that the
prosecution found that Captain Kane
was not as sure about the bullet as
they thought he was, and the state
forces decided 1t was better not to al
low him to go on the stand.
Theodore Hurdson, of Rice Lake. was
the first witness this morhing. He was
a spectator at the edge Of the wood
while the shooting was going on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
COTTON CASES DocKETED.

Governments Appeal ii "cornsr'' In
dietments to Supreme Court.
Washington. May 5.-The appeal OF
the government in the so-called cotton
corner indictments against James A.
Patton, Eugene c. Scales, Frank B,
Hayne and William B. Brown. was
docketed today in the supreme court OF
the United States. The government is
agsrieved because Judge Noyes dis
missed the corner counts" in the in
dictment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05

&. Washinkton. May 5.-lncreasinS
!. .nxiaxy appeoacl1ing alarm Is felt oy
.,im,rsstratton officials for the safety
Of Americans In Mexico. especially IN
the vicinity cf Acahtulco on the west
coast.. Conditions described as ineo4-
erable were reported to tho state oe-
nartment today by Ambassador Wilson
and Il 10 probable that na"al ioFces
WIN be- ordered to that point at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
BOOST B3HE GRASS ROAD.

President Long says Highway viii 30
improved and Maintained.
/ Muscatine, May S.. - President Joe
Long, OF the Blue Grass Road Associ-
alton. left hero this morning in the
official car. in which he has made the
trip from Council Bluffs across the
state to Burlington. Fort Madison. and
Muscatine, the three terminals Of the
road President Long spoke at the
commercial club last night and said
the road would in the course Of few
weeks be organized in such way that
it would be constantly dragged and
otherwise improved and maintained
every mile of its length.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
CAN ACCOMMODATE A FEW.

Only Portion Of High Schools Asking
Normal Training TO eo Cared For.
Des Moines, May 5.-State Superin-
tendent Deyoe announced today that
only one-half OF the high schools In
iowa, which have asked to be given
normal training courses will be ac-
commodated this year because Of the
lack Of funds. The demand has been
larger than was anticipated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
Big STEAM TER SINKS
Big Boats Collide and Erwin l. Fisher
Goes Down in Detroit River-Thrss
Lives Believed Lost-crsw Desert
Weasel and Are Rescued.

Detroit. Mich, May 5-The steel
steamer Fisher was sunk today oppo-
site Wyandotte, in the lower Detroit
river, In collision with the steamer
Stephen Clement Of Cleveland. Chief
Engineer w. w. Auhl and Steward
Louis Sugden, and his wife, are miss
ing. and are believed to have been
drowned.
Aboat from the Clement rescued the
remainder of the crew.
The Erwin L. Fisher was 121 feet
long, and had a ffteen-foot depth and
was built In 1910. The vessels crashed
together OF Grassy Island. While the
crew OF the Fisher awakened by the
shock, tumbled out OF their beds, ran
to the ran and Jumped overheard. the
vessel turned on her side and went to
the bottom. Engineer Auhl is believed
to have been trapped at his post and
Stewart Sugden and his wife drowned
in their cabin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05

claim that dealings with detectives
were for the sole purpose Of catching
and exposing brtbe givers.
Following the pleas Of not guilty the
prosecutors fixed the time for trial as
week after next
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
Fatal JOY RIDE.
One Killed and Two Fatally Injured in
2asg Mad Auto Drive.

Newburgh, N. Y. May 5.-One
women was killed. man and woman
fatally hurt. and a fourth person is
missing. as result Of Joy ride early
today. Mrs Anna Toner was crushed
to death under the car, and Mrs. Pearl
Grant was badly hurt about the head.
John Campbell, the chauffeur. suffered
a broken arm and fractured rib. Frank
Minerly disappeared. The machine
turned over in a ditch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
rlLpEN DECISION DELAYED.

Court Not Vet HoadY 20 RuIo on 1H'
dsn's Private Accounts.
Chicago May 5.-Judge Petit spent
several hours today perusing the brief
and attorneys bills presented in the
efforts being made by Edward Tilden.
w. C. Cummings and George w. Bene-
dict to refuse the Illinois senate's de-
mands that Tilden's private accounts
be submitted to the Helm committee
investigating the election OF Lorimer.
1t was announced that the decision
would be given tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
HOUSE HAMMERS AWAY.
Still Considering Free List 1iII-Ssn-
ate Committees Busy.

ste Committees Busy.
Washington, May 5.-The house was
still harnm ering away today at the
farmers free list bill. while the senate
ostensibly was idle. AS a matter Of
fact however. the senators were unus-
ually hrsy. Many Of the recently or
ganized committees were at work and
efforts were being made to get the SEN
ate machinery adjusted.
"A republican caucus to select q
president pro TEN OF the senate to re-
place Senator Frye is expected on
Monday, the day the senate expects to
meet. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05

Another Strike at Muscatins.
Muscatine, May 6-A small disagree
ment between the managers and the
employees or the Leo Hirsnh button
pians. wi1icn iel 10 q waii<oui jusi Do-
fore quitting time last night was ad-
justed today and the, 100 employees at
footed will return to their places Mon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
|NaroLERABLE CONDITIONS IN
vyEsrERN MEXICO REPORTED
10 WASHINGTON.
NAVAL FoRcE TO BE ORDERED
TO ACAPULCO At ONCE
pSaes Negotiations Now Await Word
From piax Promising His Early Re-
J tirsmsnt From Presideney-sett's-
mont Contingent on Fuifillment OF
4 rhax Promiso-Rsbsls Are Active.

IL Paso, Tex. May s-Peaes
neootiations between the Mexican
Snsurrsetos and the Mexican gov
sarnment we're suspended today to
,r.ait N answ,sr from Mexico City
q the proposition made yesterday
~ Francisco I. Madsro, Jr, that
praaident Diax make public HE in
xention 20 resign. Representatives
admitted that they did not expect
4 favorable answer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
Torrson Taken By Rebels.

San Antonio. Tex, May '5.-That
Torreon. Coahuilla state. Mexico. has
fallen into the hands Of the revolution
lists, is the news in q private telegram
received here today. The telegram was
in cipher.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
Federals Hold M,xa+lan,

Douglas. Ariz. May 5.-Official adj
vices to the Mexican counsel say that
Mazatlan is still in the hands Of the
federal forces, Notwithstanding reports
to the contrary The consul states that
the rebels attacked Mazatlan on May
desperately. The gunboats Tampico
and Saragosa, anchored in Mazatlan
harbor, are reported to have thrown
shells into the rebel lines during the
fight. doing terrible execution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
FORMER POLICE INSPECTOR
WALKS OUT OF JOLIET
A FREE MAN..
ROOSEVELT iNTERcEDED FOR
CONVICTED aRieE TAkER
Mccain Not Informed Of HE Pardon
by Governor Denssn Until Summoned
to Sign Release Papers-Mst by
Relatives and Friends in Wardsn's
offiee-GsneraI News.

Joliet, ILL.,. May 5-Edward Mccain.
the Chicago inspector Of police, who
was pardoned yesterday by Governor
Deneen. terminated his prison sentence
for his conviction on charges Of ac-
cepting bribes at 10:35 a. m. today,
when he left the Illinois state prison.
McCann had no knowledge Of the
coming pardon when he was sent out
this morning. When the papers ar
rived he was called into the warden's
Office, where friends were awaiting
him, and he understood at once what
the interruption meant. Realizing from
the smiling faces what the incident
meant he embraced his cousin, Mrs.
Jennie Gillespie, and shook hands
cordially with others. When Mr.. NC
Cam signed the pardon papers q sigh
Of relief escaped him.
Sprigfield, ILL.,. May 5.-Edward Nc
Cam, the Chicago police inspector, was
late yesterday granted full and un-
conditional pardon from confinement in
the Joliet penitentiary by Governor
Deneen.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt interested
himself in obtaining McCann's release
from the penitentiary. and letter from
hin to Governor Deneen was read be-
fore the pardon board a week ago.
claro! ehat while police commissioners
in New York, he had learned it had
been a not infrequent custom for law
= 80 IN INV trimmed.
up charges, officers too jealous In the
pursuit Of wrong-doing. and urged Gov
ernor Deneen to make . thorough In
vestIeation Of McCann's case.
The McCann case made history In
the annals OF the police departments
OF the great cities Of this country. Nc
Cam, who had the reputation as being
one Of the most conscientious and ef-
ficient officers In Chicago. was sta
toned because OF his capability in the
vice ridden district on the west side OF
that city.
His record in his station was noted
for his unrelenting warfare against
vice and he had rescued hundreds OF
women from life Of shame.
In crusade against bribery In the
department Of the city Of Chicago, the
police inspector was caught In the net
of the county officials. Mccain was
tried for bribery and resort keepers
alleged on the witness stand that they
had paid him tribute for allowing them
to continue in this illicit business.
McCann was sentenced to the peni-
tentiary at Joliet tor an indefinite
term.
The sentencing Of McCann attracted
universal sympathy and interest and
an effort was Immediately made to Sc
cure his release, which had Its sue
cessful elimination in the pardon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-05-05
BANKERS FAVOR ALDRlcH PLAN.
Group Six Of Iowa Association Vote on
Currency Reform.

currency RofoFn.
Des Moines, May 5.-Centrai Iowa
bankers, who are arriving in Des
Moines today to attend the meeting of
group six Of the Iowa Bankers Asso
ciationf are voting on the Aldrich plan
Of currency reform today The vote at
noon was two to one In favor OF the
proposed Aldrich system. Among those
who will speak tonight are former
Comptroller OF Currency Charles G..
Dawes. A. J. Earling. president of the
Milwaukee railroad. and w. c. Tilden,
all OF Chicago.