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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25

Keokuk, March 25.-Ice banks 10
some places thirty feet high along this
banks Of the Des Moines river a. far
north as Gregory. Mo-. were reported
here early today. Tho Chicago. Burs
lington 4 Quincy tracks were covered
with ice and water In depths from
eighteen inches to three feet at difIer-
ent points. according to the same re-
ports. No trains were operated during
last night and early today. and officials
OF the road expected the lines entering
this city would be out Of commission
for two or three days at least.
The Mississippi rose slightiy during
the night standing at fifteen feet.
Hasty repairs in the cofferdAm Of the
Mississippi Power Company were ef-
fectve In keeping the water back. Sow
eral small buildings were carried away
by the gorge which broke late yes$efs
day afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
FRANCE 1[RROR|Z[D
By AUTO BANDITS
CLIMAX OF RECENT CRIMES
REACHED IN MURDER NEAR
PARIS.
CHAUFFEUR OF CAR KILLED.
ONE OCCUPANT WOUNDED
Many Audaeious Attacks in Vicinity OF
Capital Arouse Publie-Fear That
Bandits Will Visit Police Asadquar-
ters and Shott OffieiaIs-Lons Sc

Paris, March 25.-The automobile
bandits who. in February. terrorized
many districts in France. by carrying
out an extraordinary series OF crimes.
have perpetrated series OF daring
crimes In the past week which reached
the climax this morning in a murder
on the public highway between Vile
Neuve-St. George and Paris.
A gang Of four bandits. who occu-
pied an automobile. ordered the
chauffeur OF private car to stop.
When the chauffer refused the high
waymen shot him dead and wounded
the occupant of the car.
After throwing the body OF the
chauffeur into a ditch the bandits en-
tered the automobile and drove to-
ward Paris.
Public opinion Is greatly aroused on
account or these audacious attacks in
the vicinity Of the capital. The bandits
in the meantime are employing most
impudent tactics. The police today re-
ceived sheet of paper on which was
stamped what purported to be copies
OF their finger prints. These were nat
urally fictitious and it was declared In
some quarters that the bandits would
visit police headquarters and shoot
several Of the officials.
Guilty Of Many Crimes.
It was thought the automobile ban
dts had been captured on Feb. %
when two anarchists were arrested at
Pontoise, about nineteen miles north
west of Paris, after attempting to as
sassinate a wealthy lawyer and rob his
residence, but these evidently were at
most only a part Of the gang.
In February the bandits shot down
and robbed bank messenger by day
light in the streets Of Paris and also
killed a policeman in front of the
Saint Lazare terminus. shooting him
from the window OF their automobile
Bandits Loot Bank.
A band of brigands bearing all the
of being the authors OF
this mornings hold-up arrived in an
automobile at Chanticilly. the racing
center. today. Four of the men armed
with revolvers entered the local branch
Of Paris bank. where they shot the
cashier and another empioye dead
dangerously wounded third man. and
escaped with $4,000 in notes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
MANY WARM CONTESTS IN
LARGER MUNICIPALITIES
IN STATE.
DEs MONIES ELEcTINo
NEW CITY COMMISSION
Socialism Issue At Burlington and
Largest Vote Ever Cast is Being
PoIied-cedar Rapids Candidate Cir
cuIates a in
Sioux City and Elsewhere.

Des Moines. March 25.-The regular
city election under the commission
form of municipal government Is being
held here today to elect a mayor and
four councilmen. Mayor James r.
Hanna, the present incumbent. is op-
posed by Dr. Thomas Duhigg.
The vote in the primary two weeks
ago was three to one in Hanna's favor
There ara no party lines in today's
contest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
Socialism Issue at Burlington.

Burlington. March 25.-1nterest In
the local municipal election today Is
intense. The issue is socialism versus
anti socialism. 1t Is expected the larg-
est vote OF years Will be polled. the
new registration totalling 1900 Frank
c. Norton, city auditor. strongly sup
ported by the business interests OF the
city. is the anti-socialist candidate. J.
F.. Schuirmann. who came to Burling-
ton five years ago, is the socialist cam
didate. Tho socialists also have two
candidates for councilmen on the tick
ct. The weather Is bright and cool.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
MILL STRIKE ENDS.
Textile Workers Going Back to Work
at Promised Advance.

TsxtiIs Workers Going Back to Work
at Promised Advance.
Boston. March 25.-More than 10000
textile operatives in New England re-
ceived general advance of wages to-
day when the increases announced re-
Gently by many cotton and woolen
manufacturers went into effect. The
advances varied from 5 to 10 per cent
but with the exception of the $4,000
persons employed in the mills owned
by the manufacturers Of Fall River,
where a 10 per cent raise has been
granted, the operatives will not know
the exact amount of their increase un-
til pay day.
Several hundred operatives at the
Appleton Cotton Mills at Lowell struck
today because the management would
not increase wages more than z per
cent.
The great Lawrence strike was Of
ficially declared off at all the mills in
Lawrence Sunday. having accomp-
lished its purpose, in the opinion of
the leaders.
Consumer to Suffer.
Advances in the price Of wooden and
cotton goods which have been made
or which are in prospect will probably
place upon the ultimate consumer much
of the burden Of the additional cost to
the textile manufacturers. This will
aggregate between 100000 and s12.-
100000 during the next year. it is esti-
mated. Mill agents TN announcing ad-
vances in prices have frankly said that
the upward trend is the result of wage
advances.
The rise in the price Of cotton goods
announced up to today Is comparative
ly small-a fraction Of a cent a yard
in most cases-but selling agents pre-
dict that the net advance to the re-
taller. may ultimately reach 2 cents a
yard. Some increased prices also have
been quoted on wooden goods. and deal
ers freely predict higher prices for next
season.
Crisis in New Bedford.
New Bedford. where the manufac-
urers Of the finer grades of cotton
goods have refused to accede to the
demands Of their employees for an ad-
ditional per cent. has displaced Law
renee as the center of interest in the
textile situation. Unless, the mill own
ers give the increase demanded within
few days 1t is feared q strike Of from
5000 to 10000 operatives, will follow
While an increase Of per cent has
been offered the New Bedford oper-
atives are insistent that they receive
10 per cent. Secretary Devoll. Of the
Manufacturers Association has prom
ised them that the mill owners will de-
eide early in the week whether this
will be granted.
The suggestion has been made that
an immediate increase Of TX per cent
be given. with promise of an addi-
tional 21a per cent on "A given date.
This may be the basis Of a compromise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
SEES VICTORY FOR IOWA
Commissioner Thorne Encouraged
Over Decision Of Interstate Board
Relative to Interstate Rates.

Special to Times-Republican.
Washington. March 25.-State Rail-
road Commissioner Thorne declared to-
day that victory for Iowa In the
pending inter state rate cases was
practically assured by the recent IN
terstate commerce commission decision
in the Louisiana case. He said this was
true so far as the point that q thru
rate shall not exceed the combined
locals. but not true as to regrouping.
MarshalltoWn and every shipping
center in Iowa is deeply interested in
these cases. The decision Of the COM
mission today that the middle western
roads shall not be allowed to increase
by SS Is per cent rates for stock cat
tie and sheep was approved by Mr..
Thorne as a victory for Iowa stock in
foroSfS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
mi..i.,;ppi c.ttino p.na,reve.

st. Louis. March o5.-Further foods
along the Mississippi river were I'm.
minent this morning because OF the
rising temperature which followed ye0s
torday's heavy fall of snow In this
state, Kansas and Illinois.
Tho river was rising slowly hare ana
stages were advancing rapidly ae
points above St Louis whese the flv.
ers are bank full everywhere Thu il.
linois Is Mt flood stage and ovrnowD
arc expected.
The Missouri Is rising rapidly as
Fulton. Mo-. and there IL anxiety over
it's stage as far as Omaha With the
water flowing over the new govern
ment Ievee at Point Pleasant. No.. Il 10
feared that the whole Of New Ma1rf6
county may be overnowed by the Mis-
sissippi within a day or two. The waesr
was pouring into the lowAn6s this
morning.
Glasgow. Hermann ana Boonavilieree
ported rises this morning and tho seAgo
is nearing the danger mark at theoo
pos.J,s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25

an agreement in the bituminous fields,
that we can make it effective in time
to avoid suspension"
eituminous Miners May compromiss'
It was understood the board consid-
cred a proposal that the bituminous
miners drop all their demands except
the one for more pay and that they
ask for S per cent increase instead
Of 10. Such compromise already has
been considered by the district presi-
dents of the four states directly inter-
ested without result. It was said the
compromise might be suggested at to-
morrow's conference az coming from
the operators. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
FORMER lowAN DEAD.
Ono Time Dean Of Iowa Univsraity
losas Life in Minneaeta

Minneapolis. March 25.-According to
John Schaffer. of this city. George c.
Douglass. whose body was found near
Peauot. Mimi. Saturday. formerly was
dean at the University of Iowa. and
was supposed to have been wealthy.
Douglas health. according to Schaffer.
broke down, and he went to South Da-
kota from Iowa. where he became a
teacher on the Rosebud reservation at
Valentine and afterward Indian agent
there. Later he moved to Pequot. where
he located homestead.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
VETERANS THANK KENYON.

Mason City Grand Army Post Pleased
With Stand For Pension LeoisIation.
Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, March 25.-C. II. Hunt
ley Post. Grand Army Of the Republic.
Saturday evening passed resolutions
thanking Senator Kenyon for the ''able
and patriotic manner in which you de-
Tended our cause In the recent pro-
posed pension Legislation. In all the
extended discussions we have seen no
stronger plea In our behalf than the
one presented by you"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
ENGINE IN TuRNTAeLE PIT.
Northwestern Locomotive Backs into
Pit at Belle Piane.

Special to Times Republican.
Belle Piaine, March 25.-A monster
railway locomotive looks queer at an
angle of forty-hve degrees with its
nose In the air. This is what happened
here last night by Chicago e. North
western railroad engine backing into
the turntahle pit at the round house.
The wrccking crew had a hard
Job getting the engine back on the
level. but that was finally accomplished
without much damage to the loco.
motive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
Hsavy Vote in Sioux City.

Sioux City, March 25.-A heavy vote
Is being cast today at Sioux City's sec
ond election under the commission plan.
The feature Is the contest for mayor
between Mayor A. A. Smith and Coun-
Gilman Jonathan w. Brown. Four
councilmen are also to be elected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
ALLEGED MINISTER FINED.
Elderly Man and Young Girl Register
at RI. Dodge Hotel az Man and Wife.

Spec,a. 20 Times- -ReDuhlican.
Fort Dodge. March 25-The man
who claimed he is Rev. Kent Jorgan-
SON. pastor OF a church in the small
town OF Calendar. was fined $25 IN
police court this morning, for being
found in compromising circumstances
with a young girl in hotel room Sat
urday night.
The man hays he Is 60 years OF age
The girl Is barely out OF her teens. Tha
hotel clerk noticed the disparity Of
their ages when they registered. nr
John Thompson and wife" and called
the police.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
FIGHTING IN MEXICO.

Battle Continues in Vicinity Of Corral
itos-FederaI Force Surrounded.
Jimenez, Mexico, March 25-Ffghting
between the rebels and government
forces was resumed today near Corral
ftos. The superior insurrecto force
seems to have the federals surround
ed. Soldiers Of both sides are nearly
exhausted. as this is the fourth day of
the battle.
Water and food are scarce and the
hot sun and dust add to the severity of
the strain. Last night another trainload
Of men reinforced the insurrectos.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
M Ins+ruet;ons in Webster.

Special 70 Illness s-RepubllcaH.
Fort Dodge. March 25:--Delegates to
the congressional and state republican
convention were uninstructed by the
Webster county convention this after
noon. No resolutions favoring any cam
dtdates were offered and no speeches
were made. Harmony" was the watch
word. This is the home of Senator
Kenyon and the convention was err
tirelY In his interests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
DRAINAGE CONGRESS DELEGATES
Governor Carroll Selects Representa-
tivss for Iowa for National Meeting.

tives for Iowa for National Nesting.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, March 25.--The COVER
nor today appointed delegates to the
national drainage congress rs follows:
James F. Powell. Ottumwa; Henry
Wagner, Ankeney: Arthur H. Brunt,
Sigourney; Oscar Greene, Fort Dodge:
John Buriatuc!, Cedar Rapids; George
Hutton, Madrid: Fl. L. Cooper. Keo-
kuk: Andrew Nelson, Cambridge: w.
II. Stevenson. Ames: Joseph Cornell
son, Benton: Walter Shaesrer. Fort
Madison; F. c. Davidson. Emmets-
burg; T. l.. Stevens, Hamburg; Il. NJ.
Casady, Whiting. The congress viii be
he.a 3. C..tca go q --sl|0.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
Bio Vote at Cedar R.pia..

Cedar Rapids, March 25.--The hot
test city eelction in years is being held
here today. UP to yesterday Louis
Roth had an apparent safe lead for the
ma ajorality. but the issuance Of circu-
lar attacking Mr., Stepanek. the other
candidate. for signing the mulct petit
ton. has changed many votes and
makes the election doubtful. There is
a big vote and much excitement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
BELLE PLANE GIRL WINS.

Dorothy Mecuns Winner in Southeast.
srn Iowa Dselamatory Contest.
Special to Times-Republican.
Belle Plaine, March 25.-Miss Dor
Dothy .McCure OF this city won the first
honors at the Southeastern Iowa De-
ciamatory Association contest at
Brooklyn Friday evening. Twelve
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
GOVERNMENT BOATS COAL.

Federal Fleet At Dubuque Takes on
Extra Supply In Antieipation Of Strike
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. March 25-1n anticipation
Of the threatening strike OF coal miners
the government fleet Of boats in Du-
buque harbor have orders &c take on
1 900 tons of coal at once. The barges
are at present lying on the south side OF
the harbor, necessitating the cutting
OF several city blocks of ice. measuring
from four to five feet in thickness. so
that they may be towed to the coaling
places on the opposite shore
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
m;.,our; and k.w Rivs,s FaIIios.

Kansas City. March 25.-In spite oe
the fact that twenty five inches o.
snow fell here within the last forty
eight hours. breaking all previous rec
ords OF the weather bureau. ana .
balmy temperature caused a general
thaw to begin today. the rivers ara
falling at this point.
Both streams fol labout 8 OF foot
in the last twenty four hours. The Kaw
river was falling at Topeka. and tho
Missouri Mt st. Joseph. today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
PACKERS, CASE WEAR END.
Closing Arguments May es Concluded

Closing Arguments May b Concluded
Today and Case Will Go to Jury.
Chicago, March 25-Juror j. !. Buck
lin was believed to have sufficiently
recovered from an attack of pleurisy
to permit him to again appear in court
when the trial of the ten meat packers
was resumed before Juose Carpenter
today.
Attorney Pierce Butler. Of st. Paul,
was scheduled to make the closing plea
for the government and the case win
be reviewed by Judge Carpenter. II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
STEPHENSON CONTEST ON.
osbats In Senate May Postpone Fina
Vote Until Middle Of Week.

Washington, March .5.-The real
battle in the senate chamber over the
question of the right OF Senator
Stephenson, Of Wisconsin, to his seat.
opened today with the first of a pro-
gram Of speeches that may hold back
a final vote until the middle of the
week. The senate ID under require
ment by. special order. passed several
weeks ago to vote on this Legislative
day" but this parliamentary phrase
may cover any number Of days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
jury. hands BY. the afternoon adjourn

Jury's hands by-the AFTERNOON adJourn-
ment.
,, That Armour & Co.. Swift & Co..
and Morris 4 Co. have today just as
effective a monopoly on the meat busi-
ness Of the, country as tho their pro-
posed "billion1 dollar combine" had
been created was the contention In
substance Of Attorney Buffers closing
argument for the government in its
antitrust suit against the Chicago
packers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
SUSPENDED FOR A DAY.
Dss Moinss Attorney Given . Short
Disbarment Sentence.

Des ,Moines, March 25.-Attorney ST.
las B. Allen. former candidate for
mayor. was suspended from the prac-
tice Of law Saturday morning for one
day by Judge Charles B. Bradshaw, OF
the equity division Of the district court.
Judge Bradshaw's ruling is the result
OF an action to disbar Allen, brought
by the Des Moines Bar Association.
which charged him with conduct un-
becoming an attorney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
LIFE TERM FOR mERrENs.

Slayer Of Whites Given Maximum
Penalty for Crime at Sac City.
Sac City, March 25.-A life term at
hard labor In the state penitentiary at
Fort Madison was the sentence receiv-
ed by Roy Mertens. convicted OF the
murder Of James and Mathew White
in Sac City. on May 80. 1911. Sentence
was imposed by Judge Hutchison.
Sheriff Criss took Mertens to the pcni-
tentiary today.
clifford Wilson. his pal" is now
-.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
sox RELEAsE 4TExr JONES.

First easeman Turned Back to St.
Joseph cIub-cismens Released.
Chicago. March 25.-F1rst Baseman
"Tex" Jones and Outfielder Kelly have
been turned back by the Chicago
Americans to the st. Joseph Western
League club and Catcher Clemons has
been released 40 Wichita, whence he
came, according to news from the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
SEED CORN PROVES BAD.
Testing by Rock Island Railroad Show
From 70 to 80 Per Cent Fertility.

Davenport March 25.- Iowa seed
corn is testing from 20 to 80 per cent
in fertility, according to reports which
are being received by Division Freight
Agent E. L. Goff. Of the Rock Island
railroad. who is in charge OF the Rock
Islands investigation. This means that
seed yielding sixty bushels to the acre
under normal conditions would yield
about forty bushels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
CARROLL TO EDIT FARM PAPER.
Governor to Become Connected With
REGISTER and Farmer When 0uits

GoVeFhor 70 6ocoto OouHscveo WIN
Register and Farmer Whom Quits.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. March 26.-It was learn
ed today that Governor Carroll VIII.
upon tho expiration OF his term, be-
come connected in an editorial capacity
with the Iowa Register and Farmer.
recently purchased by NJ. H. Cohen. eia'
campaign manager. and associates. The
governor will accompany the corn sne-
cial over the Burlington this week. NJ.
Carroll was for many years editor a. =
1x.,,.Ei, ..exspaper at Bloom0o3A zz:szzssssssssA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25

No Election in New Mexico.
Santa Fe. n. NJ, March 25.-The sem
atorial deadlock was not broken by the
sixth ballot here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
Taft Get. Michigan District.

Marquette. Mich. March 25.-Repub-
licans Of the Twelfth Michigan district
at Ishpeming today elected two dele
gates to the Chicago convention and
instructed them for Taft.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
PAGE ONE. !

night; Tuesday fair.
PAGE ONE. \
Tsleeraphic News:
Floods Menace Missouri Cities.
Burlington Tracks Under Ice and
Water
Engineers on Fifty Roads May
Strike.
Britons Trying to Settle Coal Strike.
France Terrorized by AUTO Bandits.
Iowa Cities Voting.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Democrat Convention Will Be Big
Show.
Race Trouble in Boone School.
Standpats Can't Deliver Iowa.
Iowan Knows Aliens.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
The Unburied Dead.
Bill and His Partners.
Business Features.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Important Legal Decisions.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
New TAX proposal.
a Cooperative Railroad.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE.
City News:
Council Orders Fire Department Re-
duced
Herman Objects to Action
Utilities Company Would Show
Books.
Wants Guarantee OF Earnings or
Physical Value
Congregational Conference Held.
Old Settlers Picnic Aug Is.
Denmead- Brown Wedding April Q.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Decrease in Stocks Lifts Wheat.
Corn Quotations Boosted.
Hogs Sell Shade Higher.
Strength In Cattle Division.
Senate Will Pass Income Tax Bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
PIANO MAKERS TO JAIL.
Officials Of steser Company Held to
Be in Contempt Of Court.

Chicago, March 25-FOund guilty Of
having violated a circuit court injunc-
ton restraining them from using cer-
tain trade name in connection with
pianos, John ". steger. the president,
and four other officials Of piano
manufacturing company, were held IN.
contempt of court today by Judge
Scanlon and sentenced to serve terms
Of from three to seven days each in the
county Jail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
|C[ G)RGES COVER
7--l7a
RAILROAD TRACKS
TRAFFIC susPENnEp oUcAOo8
OF FLOODS IN VICINITY o.
kEokUk.
ooRGEs THIRTY FEEr HloN
LINE BANKS or RlvgN

Mississippi and othsr Rlvsrs In Mlsa
souri, High and Rising Rapidly an1
Much Damage 10 lmminsnt-AAis~
sourI Also on Rampass-Asawy Fan
Of Snow Adds TO Dangers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-25
T..R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today
Tho Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises March 26 at 1854, sets Mt Sis.
Iowa-Generally fair tonight and
Tuesday. except unsettled In east and
north portions tonight: warmer In ex-
,treme east portion tonight; colder
Tuesday.
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
Tuesday. except unsettled in north por-
ton: warmer tonight: colder In north
portion Tuesday.
South Dakota--Cloudy and colder to-
night: Tuesday fair.