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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
DEPUTY USES GUN
csntralia, Ill.,. Citizen Dsputizsd BY
Town Marshal to Aid in ousiIine
Disturbance, Kills Two and Fatally
Wounds q Third-opsns Fire on
Crowd When Knocked Down BY
Prisoner.

Centraiia, Ill, April 2.-Charles Brod
and Henry Groz were killed and Jess
Bay was perhaps fatally wounded early
today by George Wingler. deputy
marshal. In a fight at Odin, seven
miles north Of here.
Brod and his companions were cre-
ating q disturbance when they were
overtaken by George Finn. the vii
lage marshal. Finn after deputizina
Wingler started, to take two OF the
young men home. Brod. according to
reports. knocked down Wingler. who
emptied his revolver into the crowd
with fatal results.
Bay and Groz. were brought to
hospital, where Groz died this morn
ing just as the physicians were about
to operate son him. He had bullet
wound in his chest and another In the
abdomen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Man in Water an Hour.

Adel, April 2.-When j. w. Reynolds,
steward Of the Dallas county farm, at
tempted to drive to Adel the horses
and carriage were swept off the grade
by the high water and both horses
were drowned.
Mr.. Reynolds clung to the top Of a
tree and boat was sent out and he
was rescued from his perilous position
after being in the ice cold water an
hour.
Physicians believe no serious results
will follow.
Owing to the continued rise Of the
waters Of the Coon the electric light
plant was obliged to shut down last
evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
SALOON SUITS ARGUED.

Iowa Supreme Court Hears OskaIoosa
and Sioux City Cases.
Special to Times Republican.
Dcs Moines. April I'm the su-
preme court today attorneys for the
saloons argued for rehearings in the
Mahnska county saloon cases and nlso
In the county case from Sioux City in
volving the Interpretation OF the Moon
law.
The supreme court reversed Judge
Green in the criminal case OF John
Herman. from Cass county. because the
court stated to the Jury no would con-
slider a recommendation and the jury
promptly returned q verdict of guilty.
but with n recommendation for elem
ency
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
BOY BANDITS ON TRIAL.
Palmer and Darlington, Alleged Jew
ery Robbers, Face Jury. 81

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. April 2.-Sidrcy Palmers
aged 2l Indicted with "Bade" Barring
ton. aged 10. by the grand jury. for u
jewelry store robbery, were put on
trial today In Judge Kintzinger's d.
vision OF the district court. The OPEN
ing statements by the attorneys con-
cluded the mornings work. Barring
on was recently apprehended Mt In
dianapolis after breaking Jail follow
Ing indictment. He will be placed ON
trial this afternoon. t4'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
DRUGGISTS HAVE GRIEVANCES.
Ures Attors0y General to Modify
Some Of His Rulin0s.

Special to Times Republican
Des Moines. April 2.--An important
conference washed by representatives
Of the state druggists association with
Attorney General Cosson with regard
to modifying some Of the rulings as to
the rights of%druxs,stsi Tho. dra,gsista
complain thata tathe rulinSbof the attor-
|ney general avGsestricted them en-
tirely too nnsch and shampers thei1
business, especially in regard to part
nerships and liquor permits and tbs
labelling Of goods.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Hishsst on record q Cairo.

Cairo, ILL.,, April 2.-Railroads and the
citizens Of Cairo co-operated today In
attempting to keep the Ohio and Mis-
sissippi rivers out Of Cairo. Citizens
quit their business and aided in patrol
ling the levees north Of here in the
drainage districts. The railroads
brought hundreds Of men here for
emergency work.
The river gauge registered 63.5 feet
today, 1.3 feet higher than previous
records. The indications are that the
river will rise to fifty-five feet later
In the week. The levees. which protect
Cairo, will stand fifty-six feet Of water.
The Mississippi has spread over the
lowlands Of southeastern Missouri and
nothing but water con be seen on the
Missouri side of the river here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
FIVE PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Confessed Murderer and Four Others
in Daring Flight From Court Room.

st. Louis April Five men. one a
confessed murderer. and four charged
with burglary and robbery. escaped
from Judge Wilson \. Taylor's court
room while court was In session OF
the third floor OF the municipal court
building today. They were In cage
adjoining the court room
The men crawled thru small door
In the rear of the cage to the window
sill. then walked along narrow ledge
to another window. twenty feet away.
re entered the building and escaped.
James Kelley, who killed his wife
last Christmas eve, WAS one os the
prisoners who escaped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Rivsr Hish at Tama.

Special to Tmes-Republican
Tama, April 2.-The Iowa river has
been higher at Tama than any time
for seven years. Because the new ce-
ment and steel bridge on the causeway
approaching the river collapsed on ac-
count Of the middle pier giving way.
farmers from south Of town have to 20
five miles west in ORDER to- cross. The
acqueduct west Of the reservoir was
also washed away. Several houses in
the south part Of town are surrounded
by water.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
STUDENTS ARE SUSPENDED.
Newton High School Pupils Disei
plined for Disturbing Party.

Special to Times Republican,.
Newton. April 2.-The school board
last night ordered eight students OF the
high school. including one senior. Ave
juniors and one sophomore, to four
weeks suspension from school or 20
apologize for disturbing a party given
by freshmen. The party was given in
the school building Friday evening.
The election OF the superintendent
and teachers OF the Newton schools
has been postponed to T. called mee:
ing OF the board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02

the state ON March II. 1911. and at the
same time asked the court to bar
George W.. Glover. Of Lead, g. D.. and
DIR. E. J. Foster Eddy. OF. Waterbury.
VT. respectively the son and adopted
son of Mrs. Eddy. from continuing their
suits against the estate because OF
releases signed under formal suit.
The amount of the offer It not stated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Flood R.aehs. lows City.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. April 2.-The Iowa river.
swollen by rains and melted ice. is on
q rampage here. The bottom lands
are inundated today. and the water is
creeping up the highways to contigu-
Gus properties. A mighty ice gorge is
reported at Rapid creek, several miles
above town. and 1t is feared that a
bigger flood its forecasted thereby.
The river continues to rise rapidly
and Is at its greatest height now. The
Iowa City-Cedar Rapids interurban
tracks are inundated but traffic has
not vet been stopped, tho delayed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
FAILS TO COLLECT DAMAGES.
AIIen schuitze Case at Nevada Results
in Verdict for Defendant.

Special to imes-Republican.
Nevada. April 2.-The jury in the
sensational alienation damage case OF
Allen vs. Schultze reached verdict on
the second ballot about o'clock last
evening, finding for the defendant.
Schultze IS n married man and a
former restauranteur of Ames. Allen
was at one time engaged In the same
business. His wife was formerly Miss
Grayce Ross. The case attracted no
little interest at Ames and nearly n
hundred people were over from there
yesterday to hear the testimony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
BARKER FOR SUPREME COURT.

Candidacy Of Clinton County Jurist
Endorsed BY Bar Association.
Special to Times-Republican.
Clinton. April AT a meeting Of the
Clinton County Bar Association today
the candidacy OF Judge g. p. Barker. Of
the Clinton district court. for supreme
Justice, was endorsed. President A. L.
Pascal was ordered by resolution to
appoint q committee Of fve to place
his name ana daualifications for the
position before the people cS Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
try along tho lower Mis,is.ipp. would

try along tho lower Mississippi would
be inevitable.
To relieve tho conditions Represent
ative Ransdell Of Louisiana INTRODUCED
a bill to make an emergency appro-
priation Of $3.50. 900. The money would
be made available Immediately and
utilized in reconstruction and main
tenance Of government levoes on tho
river.
President Taft directed tho war de-
paftment to furnish the authorities OF
Hickman. KY. with 200 army tents to
shelter citizens made homeless by the
breaking of the Mississippi river levee
there,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Much Traek Washed out

Sidney. April Floods in Fremont
county are the worst that have been
known since 1881. Hamburg has had
no train service for some time. and
1000 feet Of track Of the Kansas City
line Of the Burlington is washed out.
The Red Oak and Nebraska City
branch 10 tied up. Many families are
moving from their homes, and the
Nishnabotna river is overflowing,
backwater from the Missouri prevent
ing it from emptying.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
MEMPHIS STREETS SUBMERGED.
Lever Part of City lnundatsd-Watsr
hlohest Ever Recorded.


Memphis, Tenn, April 2.-While the
Aood situation has been aggravated by
Yains Of yesterday and last night, there
rad been no break In the Mississipp'
river, levees today in this district. Al
tho the strain is great against the up
per portion Of the st. Francis 'evee IN
Arkansas, opposite Memphis. both the
government and levee board OFFICIALS
expressed confidence today that they
viii be able to hold all main line
levees IN this district.
The water from the break of the
small ievees along Bayou Gayoso.
which protects the lowlands Of the city,
onnt,n,,es to cause discomfort to resi-
dents OF that section. On some OF the
etreets the water is six feet deep.
The predicted rise to forty -four feet
ANNOUNCED by the weather bureau Will
add srcatly to the damage already done
n this city. The gauge today registered
40. showing rise Of Z since the last
readinx. the highest ever recorded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
KENYON ENTERS CAMPAIGN.

Senator to Remain in Iowa Until After
Primaries.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. April 2.--Senator Ken
yon arrived In the city today and an
nounced that ne will devote his entire
time from now on to the campaign In
Iowa. He has speaking dates at Har-
Ian and Whiting to fill. and will make
dates for political meetings after this
week and enter actively on the cam
nafUn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02

Hickman, KY. April dawn today
reyealed something of thsr6amase done
here last night when the Hood waters
OF the Mississippi river preached the
west Hickman levee and poured a cur :
rent eight feet deep thru the town.
From hill to hill the river flows this
morning, covering farms and flooding
stores and factories.
Two thousand persons are homeless.
With the coming Of daylight the work
OF. caring for the refugees was taken
up. They were temporarily sheltered by
residents Of the highlands last night.
and the tents shipped by the state mil
itary will arrive today. Organization Of
the commissary is giving much con-
Germ. Much Of the food supply was de-
stroyed in the rush of water and there
are not enough provisions on hand to
last the refugees thru the week.
Workers Escape in Boats.
The west end Of the levee went out
about 9: 80 last night at point where
it was supposed to be strongest. Men
who had been working In relays for
four days to reinforce the levee stood
by their posts ell day in driving rain.
some had gone home to rest and most
of the Inhabitants were in bed when
the crash came.
The patrol at once sounded the
warning signal agreed upon and they
sprang into the boats which had been
moored for this emergency since the
fiEht against the river began and rowed
across the lowlands on the crest OF the
food. All Of the workers and those
whose homes were endangered. reached
the hills in safety. but there was much
distress among the women and chill
dren before they were housed for the
night. e
AT midnight residents on the Mis-
souri, shore. opposite Hickman. were
warned to flee as the lcvee there was
in, imminent danger Of going out. The
water n two feet higher here than ever
before recorded and is expected to rise
two feet more.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Bridges lmpassabIs at Belle PIa;ns.

Special to Times Republican.
Belle Plaine. April 2.-The Iowa river
is higher than it has been since 1881,
the year Of the big food. Guards have
been stationed to prevent any one from
trying to cross the river bridges south
Of Belle Plaine. Salt Creek, west Of
Belle Plaine, has been very high also,
but has gone down to within its banks
again.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
American suspension i. Complete.

Philadelphia. Pa, April 2.-Anthra-
cite colliery whistles blew in vain to-
day. The suspension ordered by the
United Mine Workers Is complete and
the leaders OF the union say they are
gratified over the unanmtty displayed
by the organized and unorganized me:,
In obeying the order.
1t is not expected that efforts to
mine coal Will be made before April 10
when the miners committee and the
operators will again meet in confer
ence in Philadelphia.
rhe entire region was reported quiet.
Foreigners In considerable number con-
tinue to leave the anthracite held for
their, home in Europe. where they will
remain for several months.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Authority Over Express Concerns.

Authority Over Express Conesrns.
Washington, April 1.-The house in
terstate and foreign commerce commit
tee today reported favorably a bill to
amend the law giving the interstate
commerce commission authority over
express companies: Provision would
be made for rate zones. the charges
varying according to the distance the
packages were carried frosh the point
ment also would be provided between
the express company and the rural
free delivery system Of = the post
office department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Eaar .nisaatros Flood.

washington. April 2-After con-
svita1ion with Col. Townsend. prest-
dent of the Mississippi river commits
sion. the chief of engineers. Gen. Blk
hy. declared unless something was
. done by oS:s-ess Immediately to enc
ai,le sthe engineers to handle the situ-.
sa4ioa = oloIs Istefous flood Of the coun-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
SHOOTS WIFE AND LANoLAoY.

Baltimore Man Mortaiiy Wounds I've
women, Thsn Commits Suicide.
Baltimore. Md. April 2.-After shoot
ing his wife and their landlady today.
Wilbur Green. aged rs. committed sui
eide in the same manner. At a late
hour this afternoon the two women
were thought to be dying.
The motive for the deed 10 not vet
known. The shooting took place IN .
boarding house. as
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
yApANEse DIPLOMAT DEAD.

Gen. shiaroku jsbin,eto, Minister Of
War, Victim 81 Tubseeuiesis.
Toxic, Japan, April S.-Gen. shiaroku
Ishimoto, minister OF war III the Japa-
nese cabinet. to which post he fas ap-
pointed in August last. died here tocay
OF consumption. q the ase Of 50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
EDWARD TERRY DEAD
Famous British Actor Succumbs to Al.
tack Of Neuritis, Aged 6S-crsator Of
Many Pinsro Characters and Cels-
bratsd in Comedy Roles.

London. April 2.--Edward Terry, the
actor. who has been suffering for some
time with neuritis. died today az
Barnes, Surrey. aged 6S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
THREE HURT IN WRECK.

Louisville 4 Nashviils Passenger reslN,
Runs Into Washout.
Russcllville, KY. April 2.--Loufevtlle
& Nashville passenger train No. leA,
was wrecked by running into wAAh-
out near C!., ataad( XIV. today. The. 1n-
zine and mail car turned over and -
engineer, fireman and mall clerk wsso
injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
MAY CONSOLIDATE SCHOOL.
University Engineering Department
Nav Be Removed to Amos.

Cedar Rapids, April 2.--While moth
ing is given out today regarding the
meeting OF the state board Of education
tomorrow 1t is reported among the
subjects to be discussed will be the
Capitalization Of the engineering
schools at Ames. thus doing away with
the maintenance OF two schools. one al
Ames and one at Iowa City. The
budget for the various institutions and
possibly the Ames presidency also will
he under consideration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Crest Of Flood Rsaehes Kansas City.

Crest OF Flood ReaeheS Kansas City.
Kansas City, April Both the MIS-
souri, and Kansas rivers continued to
rise here today but the government
weather forecaster said they would be-
come stationary before night and soon
afterward would begin to fall.
The Missouri attained depth OF
23.1 feet but has done no damage ex-
cept to flood the Easements Of q few
buildings in the west bottoms, caused
by back water from sewers.
The Kansas river rose ten inches
since yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
Temporary LuII At e.. Louis.

st. Louis. April 2.-The rise Of tho
Mississippi river at St Louis appar-
emily has been checked temporarily.
The guage today registered 29.s feet,
the same as yesterday. The river Is
not expected to rise until the food in
the Missouri reaches here later in the
week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
HAMILTON FOR cuMm,Ns.
County Convention instruets For Sens
tor For President.

Special to Times Republican
Webster City. April 2.--While the
Hamilton county republican convention
this afternoon was not by any means as
quiet an affair as had been anticipated
the delegations to both the state and
Tenth district conventions. in which
this county has fifteen votes each. are
for Senator Cummins for president
There was never any doubt as to this
but there was much strife between To-
cal factions for control.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
SETTLES WITH EDDY EsTATE.

Baker, One of Claimants, WithdraWS
From Legal Contest.
Boston. April 2.-Georke w. Baker,
Of Tilton, N. H., one Of the six claim
ants to the estate Of Mrs. Mary Baker
Eddy, the founder Of the Christian Sol
ence denomination. asn6inced that he
had accepted an offer OF Settlement ANA
would withdraw from the litigation. :
Mr.. Baker entered his suit against
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
colli.r;.. ia sehuxlkilL Region Closed

tPottsville. Pa. April Mot a col
liery wheel in the entire Schuylkill re-
gion was turning today. 1t Is not ex-
pected that any effort will be made by
any of the collieries to work until aft
er the Philadelphia conference on
April TO-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
N.braska Train. Tied up,

Omaha, Neb, April 2.-The washing
out again last night Of the Northwest
ern culverts at Arlington spoiled the
plan OF the Union Pacific to run trains
west over. that line today. but the
Union Pacific will start Its trains west
at o'clock today over Its own tracks.
The limited trains will start first
The Burlington is running its Chi
cago-Denver trains, east and west.
thru Pacific Junction, Plattsmouth.
Lincoln, etc. A stub tran is running
down from Omaha to make connections
with them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
EIGHT FEET OF WATER RU0HINo
THRU srRsETs OF TOWN OF
HICKMAN. Ky.
IEvEE DREAks. LETTING
LOOSE WALL or WATER
Men. WeneW and Children Suffer With
Cold and Hunger When Driven to
Hills - Lower Streets Of Msmphis
Under Watsr-FIeed Damage Along
Lower Mississippi.

Washington, April 2-prss'dent
Taft. .teday took quick action 70
. bend the snsroy Of the government
toward controlling the fte6ds in the
Missouri and Mississippi river val.
lsys.! Relieving eonfsrsness with
Secretary Of War etimson and Gen.
william n. Bixby, chief ef snsi.
asers, and several senators and
congressman from statss bordering
thssS two great strsams, he sent
message 20 congress urging the
irniii1sdiats appropriation Of $780,
600 20 be used in strsnathenins the
Iovses and trying 70 prevent fur
thsr: fIeod damass.
~ am advised by the secretary
Of war, whoss report ! transmit
herewith" ssys the PRECEDENT in
his message, "that the flood In the
Mississippi valley, by reason Of the
riss, in aIl che rivsrs tributary TO
the Mississippi and Missouri at
nearly. the sasme time. 10 likely in
the lower part Of the vaIlsy-that
js., Missouri, kentucky, Arkansas,
Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisi.
ana-to rsaeh higher point along
the isvsss than Il has ever reached
within recsnt memory, and that
there 10 very grave danger that the
levsss may give way under this
unusual pressure and that great
damage may bs done to property in
the states mentioned, requiring,
unisss prompt action 10 taken,
great future outlay IN preserving
the proper navigation Of the
stream.
"Thsse lsvsse contribute not only
g the safsty Of the adjoining
sarieuiturai lands and settlements
but ars also part Of the great gov.
srnrnsntsi project for the main.
tainanes Of nsvisation in the lower
Visitors Of the baississippi."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
STREET CAR MEN WIN
Arbitration Board Dsvidss Against 0ss
Moinss Street Railway Company In
Wage Disputs-Dsmand Of Men De-
clarsd Reasonable and Company
Fails to Show Extroms Poverty.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, April 3.--Ths board Of
arbitration on the streea car wage
scale made report today, granting
in full the demands OF the employees.
The decision was made by A. B. Funk
and C. c. DoweIl. who reached the con-
clusion the men had made case de-
manding the increase and the company
had failed to show extreme poverty.
The men on the cars will get an In
crease ranging from 2 to cents an
hour and shopmen about per cent in
crease in day wages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-02
TURNS DOWN PRIMARY PLAN.
Miocssota State Republican Commit.
tee Tables Election Resolution.

st. Paul April 2.-The presidential
preferential primary plan was turned
down at meeting of the state renuhli-
can central committee here today. On
a motion to table q resolution provid-
ing for the plan the vote stood: Aye,
2s: nay. ~; not voting, :.