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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
100000 WILL VOTE THIS YEAR.
Estimate Made by Bureau Of Statistics
a. to Electors.

Estimate Made by Bureau Of Statistics
40 to Electors.
Washington. May 3.-That more than
fifteen million persons in the United
States will record their votes for pres
ident in the campaign OF the present
year is evident from the official sta
tistics Of presidential vote published in
the Statistical Abstract of the United
States. which has just been issued by
the bureau Of statistics. department OF
commerce and labor. Prior to 1888 no
governmental official record Of the
votes cast for president existed. but an
act passed by congress on Feb. 3. 1881.
made 1t the duty Of the executive OF
each state to report to the secretary
of state the names of electors and the
number Of votes given or cast for each
person voted for. and these reports,
made to the secretary Of state In 1883
and in each subsequent presidential
election. form the basis of the official
record OF presidential elections IN the
United States. This record. which has
been published for several years in the
Statistical Abstract of the United
States, suggests that the total num-
ber Of votes cast In the presidential
election Of this year will for the first
time exceed fifteen millions. The total
number in 1908 was 14.SS7,000 in 1900.
1896 900: In 1892. 12,o44.000. and in
1888, II ,3S1 900. Dividing the vote thus
officially recorded into the population
named by official counts or estimates
for the years in question. this shows
the average population for each vote
cast, as follows: In 1908, sos persons
for each vote cast: in 1904. 6.10: in
1900. 5.44: in 1896. $40; in 1892. $40;
and in 1888, 5.27
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
MISSIONARY SOCIETY ELECTS.
Womsn's Association Of Upper lows
Conference Concludes Session.

"om0nS
Conference Concludes Session.
Waterloo, May 3.-.Mrs. n. O. Pratt.
OF Toledo, was again elected to the po-
sition of president OF the Women's
Home Missionary Society Of the Upper
Iowa conference at the annual cleo
ton OF officers held yesterday after
noon.
The election Of officers brought to a
close the annual meeting OF the society,
whicn convened at the First NJ f.
church yesterday morning. When the
convention opened, about forty Off
GERS and a large number OF visitors
we're present. Many of the ladies' at
tending the district meeting In session
the day before remained to attend the
conference. which was called to order
by Mrs. III. q. Pratt, president and the
morning session devoted to the reports
of secretaries of different departments.
The election OF officers held at the
close of the afternoons session result
ed in practically all the old officers be-
ing re elected. The following is the Of
ticiary for the ensuing year.
President--Mrs II. O. Pratt. Toledo.
, Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. w. c.
Hayward. Davenport.
Treasurer--Mrs Regina B. Van Ness.
Mason City.
Delegates to national convention
Mrs. Frank Becker, Waterloo: Mrs.
Regina 3. Van Ness. Mason City.
In addition to the above officers
number of secretaries of different de-
partments were elected as follows:
Supplics--Mrs. Harriet Alden, Wyo-
ming.
Mite Boxes-Mrs. Cathryn NJ. Blinks.
Marion.
Young People-Mrs. Alice 3. Noble.
Belle PLANE.
Guards and Jewels-Mrs. c. B. Mil
ler, Cedar Rapids.
Literature and Reading--Mrs. George
w. Keesel. Dubuque.
Systematic Beneficiaries-Mrs. Har-
ry Fisher. waterloo.
Tempcrance-Mrs. Hoxie, Waterloo
National Training School Manager
Mrs. Clara F. Soesbe. Greene.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
CONFER WITH ROOSEVELT.
Delegate Muddie 0iscusssd 81 M..:a
chusotts Leaders and Candidates.

cOU8OttS eOA0er0 ana C1noJ00t08s
oyster Bay. May 3.-A delegation Of
the leaders in the Roosevelt campaign
yesterday to talk over the situation
which has arisen in that state by rea-
son of Colonel Roosevelt's declination
to accept the votes Of the eight dele
gates-t Large. The delegation con-
sisted Of Matthew Hale, chairman Of
the Massachusetts, Roosevelt commit
tee; Arthur D. Hill, of Boston, one of
Colonel Roosevelt's chief lieuten-
ants in the state, and Charles Thomp-
son, Vermont man, who has taken an
active part in the campaign. Elon
Hooker treasurer Of the Roosevelt ma
tional committee accompanied them.
None Of the delegates was in the party.
Mr.. Hale. speaking for the delega-
tion, said that he had not come to
persuade Colonel Roosevelt to change
his position in regard to the eight dele
gates s-at-large. He said that he him
self was heartily in accord with the
decision. He asserted that the only
purpose of the visit was to attempt to
clear up the confused situation In Mas
sachusetts. One OF the members Of the
party said that some Of the Taft candi-
dates for delegates-at-large had an
nounced before the primary was held
that whatever the result Of the prefer
entail vote they would not support
Colonel Roosevelt at the Chicago con-
vention If they were elected. On this
account, he said. some of the delegates
did not feel like supporting President
Taft
"Colonel Roosevelt doesn't entirely
understand the situation in Massachu-
setts," he added. The colonel remained
at Sycamore Hill until last evening.
when he departed for his Maryland
campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
uNEARTH AGED BONES
Remains Of Prehistoric Race Of Men
Believed Uncovered in Southern
Wiseonsin-Type Dissimi'ar to Any
inhabiting America Today.

Madison, Wis, May discrimination
OF score of skeletons discovered in
mounds at Lake Delavan and Lake
Lawnfarm was declared today to indi-
cate that hitherto unknown race OF
men inhabited southern Wisconsin
ages ago. Information OF the charac-
terestics Of the skeletons was brought
to Madison today by Attorney Maui
rice Marrissey. of Delavan. and
Charles E. Brown, curator Of the state
historical museum, will make fur
ther investigat tion.
The heads are very much larger
than those of any people who inhabiit
America today. Directly over the eye
sockets, however, the heads slope
straight back and the nasal bone pro-
trudes far above the cheekbone. The
jaw bones are long and pointed. re-
sembling those of an ape.
Skeletons. supposed to be those OF
women, had smaller heads, which were
similar in facial characteristics.
The skeletons are embedded in char
coal from four to ten feet deep and
covered over with layers of baked clay
designed it is believed to shed water
for the sepulchre. - =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
LEARN GERMAN At S
kinderqartsners Startled by Advanced
Doctrine Of Dr.. King, Of s. U. l.
Say. Children Can Learn Anything
By Following Play Spirit.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Monies. May 3.-The interna-
tional kindergarten convention neared
the finish today, and members were
startled by the advanced doctrine that
there is no reason why children OF
tender years can not be taught German
chemistry. architecture. and similar
studies This was announced by Dr.
Irving King. OF the state university.
who declared that by following the play
spirit the child can be taught almost
anything. "a child Of years" he said,
more readily learns than any other.
and IL the play spirit is studied and fol-
lowed it can be led to take up the
more difficult branches OF learning.
He urged more general study OF the
psychology OF education.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
WILL RECOUNT VOTES
Petitions Filed in Boston Asking Re-
count Of Ballots Cast in Massaotu-
.ett. Primary-Roossye't De!ssates
and Taft Altsrnatss Chosen.

Boston. May s.The filing today OF
petitions for primary recounts may DE-
lay until June che issuia. by the sec
retary of state Of the certificates OF
election to delegates to the Chicago
and Baltimore conventions.
Petitions for recounts were filed py
the Taft managers in nearly all the
cities and large towns. Recounts also
were asked in many of the congress
sional districts and by the Roosevelt
delegates in the Eighth and Tenth
districts, where the press returns gave
Taft the delegates by marrow mar
gins.
In this city returns from 2oS OF the
2O7 precincts showed the Taft alter
mates at large received 11,54S. while the
alternates who were designated as
"for Roosevelt" polled 1O.327. Yet the
Roosevelt defegates-at-large polleo
s34 more votes than those pledged 10
President Taft.
Taft won the preference in Boston
by $40 plurality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
NAsBYs FOR PARCEL POST
iowa Postma.ters to Endorse Hitch
cock Measure-Nimroeks Slated For
Head Of Association-Rann Makes .
Funny Speech.

Ottumwa, May 3.-Postmaster Cen
eral Hitchcock's plan for limited
rarcels post was given vigorous en-
dorsement in the course of general
discussion at the presidential post
masters state convention here. and 1t
is probable that resolutions will be
adopted favoring this reform. Pensions
for aged postal employees also met with
favorable discussion.
The program of the convention is
made up largely of routine discussions
pertaining to postoffice work, but a
touch of variety was offered by How
ard L. Ram, the postmaster editor
humorist Of Manchester, who gravely
told the convention he was there as a
Representative of Postmaster General
Hitchcock, who was busy in the White
House garage attaching pile driver
to the steam roller for use in the Chi
fcago convention"
Tt is conceded that Postmaster Frank
Nimocks, of Ottumwa, will be elected
president at the election late today.
Perry is working hard for the next
meeting. The convention will close to-
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
HUNDREDS or rHousANDs9 or
DOLLARS Lost sgcAusE on
taloh WATER IN LOUISIANA.
MORE THAN 10000 hoMELGss
AND RANKS BEING AppGp To
Special Trains Run Into Flsedsd oiss
triets 70 Rescue Msroensd PspulaeO.
Entire Parish Of Point coups unss
Dc. Mate. and Nsvs Break In lsveeo
Add to Danger and Suffering.

New ROADS, La May Ss-Tuo yoAoWIl
waters of tho Nlississtppi river & SiaAs
are sweeping thru = 1000 foot brtacr
In the levee at Torras in ever incraaS>~
ing torrents. It II difficult to estimates
the financial loss. which nust come ~
the whole OF one parish-Polnto CouD1
and parts OF several others. but Il -
certain IL Will bs hundreds OF thou>
sands OF dollars. Tho sugar cane. cots
ton. rice and corn crops which were
we'll advanced will be q total loss, ana
the loss OF livestock will be heavy.
Torras was practically cut OF from
wire communication last night, tho wac
ter having buried the Cross arms on
the telegraph poles.
Special trains were run between New
Roads to a point near Torras last night
to bring out refugees. Hundreds OF
people furcvti ssSs.. ssSae!. homes by thu
water we're picked up at several sta
tions and brought to New Roads. bua
many refused to leave, preferrin4 To
take chances with the water. In every
direction farmers could be seen herds'
ing livestock to the leveek
No loss OF life has been reported In
tho newly flooded area but many sto-'
ries OF thrilling escapes are coming IN
and 1t is known that scores of persons
still are in danger.
$4,000 Homeless.
II Is estimated that $4,000 homes
less persons are being taken care OF
largely thru government efforts, In the
refugee camps that have been eatnh-s
lished at various points during the last
k,A NIL AaN -
this number By the Torras break can
not be accurately estimated. but Il Will
be many thousands. The governmenS
has made provisions for handing Aov-
eral thousand Mt Baton Rouge. Ss
Pointe Coupe parish is tho heAvtese
| loser by this last break. but the Hood
waters may extend over six or eight
parishes. Fourteen parishes had oeen
| Hooded before the Torras break.
| Within Foot Of Top.
The break is more than q hundred
| miles north OF New Orleans and les
sened the danger TO parishes adjacent
to that city.
| While citizens OF Baton Rogue wera
doing all they could for refugees
brought In from Pointe Coupe parishs
they also had hard fight OF their
own. The water is within foot OF tho
top OF the bags that have been placed
on the levee. The river Is rising and
1t seems certain n portion OF the city
will be flooded. Only the wholesale dis-
trict would be affected.
! Many Appeals Sent.
Many appeals for immediate assists
ance were sent to Baton Rouge from
persons marooned because OF the TOr-
ras break. Altho there will be suffers
ing among the refugees before all OF
them are taken to Baton Rouge. II T.
said. the chance of life loss Is remote
| a peculiar situation exists at Mel-
vile. La. There the Atchafalaya rivet
| in front OF the town Is holding. but
water from break five miles down.
stream Is backing UP and flooding the
outskirts OF the town. This 10 m ~
| break * ssSa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
REPRESENTATIVES, OF UNION
AND IMPERIAL MERCANTILE
GUILD AT TITANIC PROBE.
LINER MAINTAINED TOP
SPEED IN ICE REGION
Special Emphasis on Evidence That
Ship pisregardsd Warnings and
Steamed Ahead At Twenty ono Knot
Spesd-vesssi Carried 1876 Passsn-
oers and Crew Of 892.

London. May 3.-The attorney-gen-
eral Sir Rufus Isaacs. today ad-
dressed the wreck commission wnich
is investigating the loss of the White
Star liner Titanic, setting forth the
facts as understood by the government
and laying special emphasis on the
evidence that speed OF twenty -one
knots was maintained after the warn
ing OF ice ahead had been received
right up to the moment OF the col
lision.
When the court opened Lord Mersey.
who heads the commission. granted
permission to President Lewis. OK the
seamens union, and to an attorney
for the Imperial Mercantile Guild, TO
participate in the proceedings.
The union is new organization
somposed of 1000 Southampton sailors.
Two hundred twenty eight OF its men-
bers were employed on the Titanic ana
Of these only seventy-seven survive.
The officers of the Titanic were mem
hers of the guild. The inquiry IS
likely to extend over several weeks and
will be devoted largely to technical
details.
The court today displayed the great
est interest in the warnings OF ice
which the Cunard liner Caronia and
the White Star steamer Baltic sent to
the Titanic on the day Of the disaster.
April IA. Lord Mersey asked: Am
right in supposing that she ran In the
ice region after the warning had been
received?"
Yes" replied the attorney general.
Sir Rufus said that the Titanic 8
capacity was 3,547 persons and that
she carried fourteen lifeboats. two
cutters. four collapsible lifeboats. ac-
commodating total of l,167 persons,
and $3.50 life belts.
The vessel carried 1875 passengers
and s92 members in her crew.
She was fitted with fifteen bulk
heads and number of water tight
doors, being designed to float In the
event of any two adjoining compart-
ments being flooded under which con-
dition the top of the bulkheads would
De two and one-half or three feet
above water.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
IMPORTANT BALLOT RULING,
Attorney General Holds in Favor y
Minority Parties.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, May 3.--Attorney Gens3
eral cosson made n ruling today that
will cause rejoicing among SOCIALISTS
and prohibitionists. He held that wheres
Il minority party has per cent Of tho
vote in the state, thereby becoming -
legally recognized party With coI-
umn on the ballot. this legalixes the
party as to counties and districts, ana
1t is not necessary 10 secure per cent
in any one county to get on the b0i-
lot there. He held that in Dallas coun-
ty, where the socialists did not have
per cent. they can go on the ticket
because their party is recognised in
the state. NJ. 9&sssssS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
Lynchsrs Of Zach Walker Will Prob
ahlx aa uanunishnd.

Lynchsrs Of Zach Walker Will Prob
ably 90 Unpunishsd.
West Chester, Pa. May 3.-The
burning alive by mob Of Zach
Walker. a negro. at Coatesville. last
August, after he had been arrested for
killing a policeman, probably will go
unpunished, despite the unusual efforts
made by the state OF Pennsylvania.
A Jury today brought In a verdict
Of not guilty in the case OF Lewis DENT
thorne, accused in connection with the
lynching.. and the coasaiorwsa a:ttss:
thereupon asked for the acquittal Of
tie i 81 4. defendants. yet ..stsied who
were then DISCHARGED. Among them
were CHIEF OF Police Umstead and
Stanley Fowe. . policeman. charged
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
ROOSEVELT IN MARYLAND.
Colonel Begins Campaign to Win in
Presidential Primary.

Salisbury, Nd, May 3.-ColOnel
Roosevelt carried his fight for the pres
idential nomination into Maryland to-
day. beginning at Salisbury He spoke
this morning to several thousand per-
sons at an outdoor meeting and re-
ceived a cordial greeting.
THE man who pays a bribe for 4
vote and the man who takes the bribe
are both of them guilty of high treason
to the republic" said Colonel Roosevelt
in his psscech here.
1.-The man who sells his vote is not
only traitor to himself but he ts a
traitor to the cause OF self govern
ment."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
WEBB TROPHY STOLEN.
Commodore Push. Holder Of Prize, 20
Replace MISSING Cup.

Davenport. May 3--The Webb trophy
for the winner in the forty foot event
of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat
Association regatta has been stolen
from the holder. Commodore James "A.
Pugh, OF the Pistawe Boat Club oe
Chicago. He writes that he will re-s
place the trophy at once and send Il
to Davenport. He must win the cup
another year before no retains per-
manent ownership. sss5s5
Charles T. HaHiey;. % Mace - 4 - -!
the first to enter q boat IN the a1eO.;
.,s ~1Ss.sa suhlch win b. h&rH;
at Davenport. July TO Z. s,'s's:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
MINERS IN CONFERENCE
Deliberate Over Course 20 Be Pursued
in Further Dealings With Operators
John Mitehsli, Vice President Of
Labor Federation, Participates in
Conference.


New York, May 3.-John Mitchell.
former president of the United Mine
Workers Of America, and now vice
president Of the American Federation
of Labor, participated today in the
deliberations of the anthracite work.
ers' representatives over the course to
be pursued in dealing further with
the operators for increased pay, rec
ognition of the union, and other
changes not included in the tentative
agreement rejected yesterday by the
Joint conference Of operators and
miners.
Mr.. Mitchell conferred with William
Green. Of Ohio. who represents Presi-
dent John p. White, of the miners. and
with the district presidents. None Of
the conferees would discuss the deli
berations but each expressed the opin-
ion that an agreement would be
reached.
Immediately upon adjournment Of
this conference the executive boards
of the miners Organization in the an
thracite districts, comprising thirty
two members, held a meeting. Mr..
Green said the object Of this meeting
was to decide whether the miners
would hold convention to pass upon
the tentative agreement or ask for an
other conference with the operators.
1t was expected that this meeting
would last well into the afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
GAS EXPLOSION FATAL.

Agsd Davenport Woman in Critical
Condition as Rssult Of Burns.
Davenport. May 3.-Mrs. Sabina
Schneider, aged 6s years. burned by the
explosion OF gas stove this morning.
in in a local hospital in critical con-
,dition and may die.
Mrs. SCHNEIDER died this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
TRAVELLERS At DAVENPORT.

Annual Nesting Of Protective Assoeia-
ton TO Be Held Saturday.
Davenport. May 3.-The state con-
vention of the Travellers Protective
will be held in Davenport
tomorrow. Besides the business ses-
sions social entertainment has been
provided for the delegates. The dele
cation from Burlington will come on q
boat chartered for the occasion, and
special cars will bring members from
Des Moines, Mason City, Ottumwa and
Clinton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03

with manslaushter and neglect ~ their
duties.
The commonwealth asked the ac-
quittal on the ground that 1t was un-
able to obtain conviction because OF
the state Of mind Of the people OF
the county. Last fall six men were
acquitted by jurfes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
CYCLE AND AUTO COLLIDE.
Drivers Of Both Machines injured and
vehiclos Are Oamaasd.

Special to Times Republican.
Carol. May 3.-Earl Hicks. OF Yale.
representing Des Moines brick and
tile manufactory. riding motorcycle
collided with Floyd Claywood's auto
mobile just east OF the city late yester-
day afternoon. Hicks receivcd bad
cash on the face and Clnywood two
broken ribs. The other occupants OF
the car escaped uninjured. Both ma
chimes were 6e'naDeH tine motor
,fEtN ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
NAMES WcAR-cENERAL.
Mons;enor Michael FIavin Appointed
Av 8jshop oowlino.

Des Moines, May 3.-Bishop Austin
Bowling as his nrst official act today
announced the appointment OF Mon
signor Michael Fiavin. pastor OF st.
Ambrose church. Des Moines. as vicar
general Of the new Catholic diocese OF
Des Moines.
The new vicar-genera: had bean
pastor of the local church for twenty
seven years. coming here A.nn Du-
buqnc and Davenport. He was fn.. - q
,nonsignnr in 1907 by Pope Plus.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
Eiah. Par.ona Drowned.

New Orleans, La. May 3.--Eights 0aGS
sons were crowned this afternoon WA1W
the Mississippi river levee near MOe91
gansea. La, broke. flooding the snesl
rounding country. ssssss ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
BAYOU sara manaas. 2

Baton Rouge. La, May 3.-The IN
sissippi river protection leyee In 4Eg
of Bayou Sara. La. broke t0any
cording to the report here theirs tn
chance to save the toxin from lSstlu /
ton. MI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03

the future franchise of the christian
and sober manhood Of the nation"
Secretary Wilson's explanation Of his
action was described "as most friv-
olous. fallacious and stereotyped ex-
cuse."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
wat.rloe ldeI p1featsd.

of Waterloo, forfeited his wrestling
match to Gus Pappas. of Montreal,
Canada, last night. after an hour and
one minute on the mat. During the
las. s.a!s CT the match Pappas was the
agyressor and all but had Brown down
several times
Brown has won something like
eighty matches and this ID the first he
has lost. .z57s.5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
BISHOPS WOULD LIFT
BAN ON AMUSEMENT
adical Departure in Church Restrictions Fay.
ored BY Methodist's High Churcllmen.
ACCEPTS WALL STREET TITLES

.,aHops POINT INCONSISTENCY IN TRADER IN
sTocKs AND CHURCH COUNCILS AND BAR
Rlro RACE TRACK oAMsLER-cHURcH ADMITTEDLY HELP.
rEas m ErFoRrs AMusEMENTs INCLUDING CARD
:, Avno Ano 1HEArER GOING STILL LOOKS UPON
Tt,Nos As WRONGS QUESTION EDucAT'oN-sisH-
ops Ask CHURCH TO TAKE CONSISTENT ATTITUDE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
sREsNAHAN SERIOUSLY ILL
Manassr Of St. Louis Nationals Suffer
ina With lneipient Pneumonia.

st. Louis, May st was learned
this morning that Roger Bresnahan,
manager OF the local team Of the Ma
tional Baseball league, was taken to a
hospital last night suffering with in
scipient pneumonis. Bresnahan con-
tracted severe cold before the team
went to Pittsburgh and aggravated
matters by directing his men on wet
fields in Pittsburgh and Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-05-03
T..R. BULLETIN
News i Today
The Wsatl,sr.

Sun rises May I at Asa: sets az S:6e.
lowa-Unsettled and probably show
ers tonight or Saturday: cooler Satur-
day and In ths west portion tonight.
Illtnois-UnSettled and probably
showers tonight or Saturday
South Dakota-Generallyi & onight
or Saturday: cooler In esS 8 Ion to-
night.