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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
PENSION MOTHERS
 WHO ARE HELPLESS
Miss Garrett Would Not Place Chil dren in Charitable
 Institutions

St. Louis, March 21.-Pensioning of widowed and deserted mothers rather than the placing of their children in charitable institutions, was urged by Miss Mary s. Garrett, chairman of the depart ment on legislation in an address before tho National Mothers congress today. Miss Garrett, connected with the proba- tion association and juvenile court of Philadelphia, spoke in favor of tho bill for the establishment of federal chil- drens bureau The measure has passed the United States Senate.
 Mrs. Frederick Schof of Pennsylvania, president. in her annual report to the con- gress at the business meeting preceding the regular session, told of the establish ment of state organizations in several states and in Cuba. The movement had received a setback in Mexico. she told the delegates. because of the overthrow of the Diaz administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
JUDGE BRANDON
 | SPEAKSAT OAKMAN

Oakman, March N.-(Special. )-Judge w. w. Brandon addressed representa- tive body of voters from this and the sur rounding beats here today. Both before and after the speaking many expressions of Endorsement for Captain Hobson were heard on the streets, but the great bulk of democratic voters seem to like tie hand of Moody's democracy better.
 The Hobson supporters are on the de- fensive in the closing days of the cam paign, which seems to indicate that Wal ker, the largest county in the Sixth dis trict, will fall in the Moody column by slight majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
SENATE WILL NOT
 ABOLISH 25POSTS

Washington, March 21.-The Senate has frowned on the proposal to abolish about 25 army posts, declared by the war department to be of no use, and when 1t reports the army appropriation bill tomorrow that and other provisions will be stricken out.
 The House proposition to cut the cav airy down to 10 regiments. make all enlistments five years and consolidate several bureaus in the war depart ment, all will be reported adversely. The Senate military affairs committee added $275,000 for equipment of coast artillery companies of the militia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
ASK PROTECTION
 OF UNITED STATES

Nashilgton, March 21.-Appealing to u-a 1ited States to save them from sAe a1rrors of Siberia, Vassilly Lich- sfaeH nd Feital Kahn, Russian so- sistist ordered deported from Tacoma, today enlisted the aid of Rep n1tive Berger of Wisconsin. so- e
 serger took up their case with ee nmissioner of immigrat tion The scaped from the Siberian quick
 mines to which they say they tseff sentenced for political crimes. f1e were arrested here as dangerous AuE lists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
ARE TWO WAYS TO
 CARE FOR A BABY

Kansas City, March H.-'"There are two ways to care for baby while mother goes to vote. Either leave father at home 10 look after him while mother is at the polls. or take him along and break him into the way things should be managed in politics."
 This suggestion was made today by Mrs. Lena Hartzell Wallace. state organ izer of the Womans Christian Temper ance union in Kansas. speaking before the Kansas conference of the Methodist Epis- copal church in Kansas City, Kan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
SOME STRONG EXPRESSIONS
Concerning the Importance of the Railroad Commission and
 Facts Supporting Charles Henderson for Reelection to the Presidency

roads has increased by permitting greater tonnage to move and more peo- pie to fill the coaches. His 20 ye sis study and experience in this greai question qualified him for the tasis 2 the highest degree. He carried lftf the office efficiency and understa ,d ing-two things which make for government He is seeking re-elefiiaa and will not seek in va:n; his ma in Jefferson county wli1 be an ot whelming expression oi approval 2e the sound thinking business men. e5 Know by his record that he is
 both sides and is thoroughly tent. I know there are thousa voters in Jefferson county who
 With me on the importance
 Henderson's re-e1ectioa and l r
 fully ask that they work hard Sr
 Henderson the few remaining daS fore the primary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
MRS. GRACE PAYS VISIT ID MOTHER Maintains Her Innocence and Says Husband Will
 Clear Her

Philadelphia, March 21.-Mrs. Daisy Opie Grace. accused of shooting her hus- band in Atlanta, arrived here today &C., cording to her statement to look after her private affairs.
 'I am innocent" she declared. "It ia false that I left Atlanta not to return. am certain of vndication at the, trial when the facts of the case will become known"
 She declared her husband, who Is re- ported as facing death as a result of his bullet wound. will exonerate her.
 Atlanta, March H.-When shown a statement accredited to hls wife in Phila- delphia that My husband knows who shot him and will vindicate or exonerate me at my trial" Eugene Grace said to- day:
 "Yes. know. it was my wife" His condition was unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
CONTRACTS LET FOR
 NEW DORM|TORY Addition to Women's College
 to Cost Nearly $50,000 WORK BEGINS AT ONCE Building Will Provide Accommoda- tions for 1OS Students-Dormi-
 tory Will Be One of the Handsomest in the South
WORK BEGINS AT ONCE

Montgomery, March 21.-(Special.)-C tracts were awarded Thursday afternoon for the erection and equipment of the new dormitory for the Womens college of Alabama, located within g. few miles of this city. The contracts for the erection, equipment and heating facilities of the building, which will be known as the Julia Smith Pratt Memorial" call for the expenditure of nearly s5o.0oo The work of construction will be begun at once. and the contract calls for the com- pletion of the building by August 15 next.
 Accommodations for 19S
 J. o. Estes of Montgomery was awarded the contract for the erection of the build ing. which will cost s4l ,s66. 60. This build ing will provide accommodations for los students.
 The contract for the plumbing in the building was awarded to Weber & John son of this city, the price being sss6O. The wiring of the building will be under the supervision of the Dixie Electric com pany of this city, whose bid was s525.
 The dormitory will be one of the hand somest structures of it's kind in the south. It will follow the general gothic archi lecture of the main building. All modern conveniences and comforts will be in- stalled and the dormitory Is to be ready for the opening of the college next fall. The dormitory will occupy a place slightly to the rear of the main building in one of the positions designated in the general scheme by Frederick Law Olmstead, the world famous landscape architect.
 Mrs. Pratt Honored
 The building will bear the name Julia Smith Pratt Memorial" in honor of Mrs. Pratt of Prattvile, widow of the late Merrill Pratt. Mrs. Pratt has taken a deep inteest in the college and has as- sisted much toward it's advancement. The plans and specifications for the dormitory were drawn up by Okel X Cooper, Montgomery architects. They will spervise the erection of the building. The contracts were awarded in the office of w. M. Sanford in the First National bank building by the building committee, which is composed of MT. Sanford, Judge w. H. Thomas, NJ. B. Houghton and the Rev. J. M. Dannelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
WILL PRESENT
 MINORITY REPORT

Washington, March 2L-Minority mem bers of the ways and means committee of the House are planning to introduce wool bill of their own, according to re- port today Representative Payne of New York is working on bill to reform the tariff board decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

MT. J. H. McCary, recently an- nounced as campaign manager of Jeff ferson county for Charles Henderson, candidate for president of the railroad commission. says:
 T wish to state to the voters of Jeff ferson county that, in my opinion, the presidency of the railroad commission Is second only in importance to that of governor of the state Through tho wise administration of this office since he has filled it Charles -f-nderson and others have been inst UenfH' in di- rect saving to the pcaric Alabama of two and half m ion Jq. ars an- nually by enforcing fhe< 10 commodity rates lower express ci arte1. and the 2h cent passenger fre Ane lis, too, without injuring the fatlutaa while vastly benefting the whole fsflle. un- der these rates the rt en ef .le rail-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
Roosevelt Not Invited

Augusta. Me. March 21.-A resolu- tion inviting former President Roose- welt to address the democratic legisla- ture of Maine was offered in the house today by Representative Goodwin, democrat. Request for unanimous consent to present the resolution for consideration was refused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
KYLE PRICE SPEAKS
 AT GREENVILLE
Subject Being "The Issues of the Day"-Fruit Trees Begin
 to Bloom

Greenville, March 21-(Special.)- .)-Kyle B. Price, candidate for congressman at large, was in the city yesterday and today. He is widely known here having visited here before. He spoke at the courthouse last night his subject being ''rhe Issues Of the Day" An appreciative and enthusi- astic audience heard him. Certain mem bers of the Alabama democratic conven- ton were scored by him. Mir. Price is a strong advocate for the initiative, refer endum and recall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

SOUTHERN RAILWAYS BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL" THE NEW YORK TRAIN. ONE HOUR QUICKEST TIME. LEAVES 0,3O A. M. STEEL EQUIPMENT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

A number of the members of the Green vile High school will present a farce comedy in three acts, entitled "Dr. Cure alI," at the opera house on Friday even ing. The proceeds of the entertainment will be donated to the piano fund of the High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22

Fruit trees are beginning to bloom In Butler. The weather has been ideal Tor their growth They are very late, but it is thought that a good crop will be made in this section.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20

vices OF Miss Louise FRANKIE were con-
Quoted at the Presbyterian church.
Since her mothers death year ago,
Miss FRANKIE made her home with her
sister. Mrs. A. l.. Freelove. at Kenne-
bee, 8. D. Here she died after linger-
ing illness, Feb. Is. and the body was
brought here for interment. Five sis
tiers were present at the funeral. but
her only brother. Lieutenant Gustav
FRANKIE, who IL stationed at Fl. Monroe,
could not be present.
Monday afternoon the funeral OF Miss
Emma Jensen was held at the Presby-
terrain church. Miss Jensen committed
suicide by drinking carbolic acid. Ply
sicians were Immediately. called. but
were unable to counterfeit the effects
of the deadly acid.
Monday afternoon Mrs. George Struve
was laid to rest. Mrs. Strive had been
a patient sufferer for several years and
was the third sister out Of the Mule
family to answer the call Of death
within year from anemia.
The funeral of Mrs. sBolte VIII be
held either today or Wednesday after
noon, making FIVE funerals for Man
ming in as many days.
The revival meetings at the Metho-
dist church are growing in interest and
attendance every night. The pastor
Rev. NJ. Scoggin, assisted by Singer
Frank E. Naugle. is conducting the
services. Good sermons aided by STIR
rin- solos are producing marked effect
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
GOLDEN WEDDING OF PIONEERS.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Dickman, OF
Summer, Celebrate Anniversary.

Sumner, Feb 20.-The fiftieth we'd
ding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Dicknian was celebrated here
by eighty relatives and friends. Tables
were set for the entire company and
an elaborate repast was served. MI.
and Mrs. Dickmen were married at Ed
gerton, o.. in 1862, and came to Iowa
in 1865. locating on farm near sum
ner. where they resided continuously
until 1895, when they moved into sum
rcr. They commenced their married
life with no capital beside stout hearts
and willing hands Their first dwell
ing was only 12x16 feet and eight feet
high, and their farming was done
with OK teams and their produce mar
keted at McGregor, Iowa. Their energy
and thrift in time brought them large
farms here and others In Minnesota
and Dakota But the amassing OF
wealth was secondary consideration
with them. Their chief aim was the
upbringing and education OF their sew
en- sons and daughters, and to this end
they toiled faithfully, sending each IN
turn to the Upper Iowa University
q. T:-cttc, where five Of the seven
completed the full course. Their chill
dren. Prof. J. w. Dickman. A. NJ, vice
president Of his alma mater: Henry
w. and Charles c. Dickman, business
men Of Sumner: Mrs. Charles Hansner.
Oelwein Iowa: Mrs. A. B. Ref. OF
New Salem. N. D.: Mrs. r. T. Farrand
of Sumner, and Mrs. j. r. Caffyn. OF
Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
New.y Notes From Radcliffe.

Special to Ttmes-Republican.
Radcliffe, Feb. 20.-On Sunday
morning occurred the death Of Ben
Waterman at the home OF his mother.
He had been In failing health for over
a year sought change OF climate and
was treated at n sanatorium in Des
Moines. Ben taught school in this
county for a number Of terms and was
employed as lineman and operator for
the local telephone company prior to
his sickness. OF the immediate family
he leaves to mourn his loss his mother.
Mrs. Ida Waterman. one brother. Fred,
and one sister. Edith. all OF this place.
His father and one sister preceded him
in death a few years before.
Miss Katherine Bennett, who has been
visiting Miss Freda Jones for the past
three months. expects to leave for her
home in Montana soon.
Miss Eta Maland Is very sick with
appendicitis.
The Radcliffe military band cleared
the nice sum Of $40 at the box social
held Saturday night. Mr.. Charles
Beach, Of McCallsburg, is leader OF the
band.
Mr.. Oliver Larson has returned to
Redfleld. s. D., after an extended visit
with his mother. Mrs. Bessie Larson.
Revival meetings are in progress at
the Trinity church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
CORNER NOT GUILTY.
Auto Driver Held Not Responsible Fo
Two paatha.

Auto Driver Held Not Responsible For
Two Deaths.
Des Moines, Feb. 2O.-After thirty
minutes deliberation. a Jury In Judge
Brennan's division Of the district court
returned verdict Monday afternoon
finding George Corner, not guilty OF
the crime OF manslauhgter.
Corner has been on trial for the last
several days The charge was brought
against him because it was alleged
that he drove an automobile In such
reckless manner that 1t resulted in the
death of two men.
The indictment against Corner was
the outcome Of an accident at Eigh-
teenth and Grand avenue on the night
Of Oct. 9. 1911.
In some manner the auto, which
Corner was driving, skidded and struck
a telephone post. Rick Weiquist ana
Cleveland Mercer, who were riding In
the back seat, were thrown over the
edge Of the car SO that their heads
struck the post Their skulls were
fractured and when the men were
picked up both were dead.
Two indictments were returned by
the grand jury. and after the jury had
acquitted Corner on the one he has
been prosecutor under, County At
torney Guthrie announced that he
would dismiss the second one.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
Thompson News Notes.
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Thompson, Feb. 20.-Philip Johnston,
an old resident OF this town, mad
stroke OF paralysis last Tuesday morn
ing and died Wednesday noon, leaving
a wife and two daughters to mourn the
loss of a kind husband and father. He
was Sc years OF age at the time OF
his death. odd Philip" as he was
commonly called, will be missed in
Thompson and the surrounding coun-
try as he was known by everyone in
this neighborhood, being jovial and a
good old man. He had been janitor OF
the public school for twelve or four
teen years and that he was loved by
the school was shown by the tribute
Of flowers that they placed on his cas-
ket on the day Of the funeral. He was
laid to rest at Rosehill cemetery on
Friday afternoon.
II. r. Ellis. an old soldier Of the civil
war and q resident of this town for
several years, died Sunday morning
after a long illness. He leaves a wife
and seven grown children to mourn
his loss. Mr.. Ellis was about Is years
old and had been In good health up
to about year ago from which time
he had been bothered with heart trou-
BILE and from which illness he died.
having suffered considerably the last
two months.
George Finer. prosperous farmer
four miles south of town, brought in
thirteen loads Of hogs Saturday. This
was all Of his own feeding and an ele-
CANT bunch. He received $3.50 per
hundred
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
FORMER ATTENDANTS At INDIE.
pENpENcE MAKE STARTLING
ALLEGATIONS
TELL or ALLEGED cRuELT,Es
PRAcrHEo ON PATIENTS
Ono Patient Said to Have Died Of
Punishment - Complaint Made to
Governor Carroll Who Asks For Fur.
thor vsstisation-Attendant Quit.
4 ted Hospital Because Of Conditions.

Waterloo. Feb. 2O.-If the allegations
made by John Reardon. former at
tendant at the state hospital for the in
sane at Independence, are true, there
certainly should be most searching
investigation. Allegations OF cruelties
practiced by certain attendants upon
patients in the institution were also
made by Donald J. Gingles, resident
Of Independence, who resigned his po-
sition recently as attendant, explaining
that he aid so because he Gid not nave
the heart to witness the suffering OF
the insane wards. He told of male
patient who is alleged to nave been
choked until it was impossible to eaten
the pulse beat in the wrist.
As stated before, If these men can be
relied upon as telling only the truth.
many counties in Iowa are interested
because patients are committed to this
institution from eastern Iowa. Black
Hawk county alone has in the neigh
borhood of seventy five patients tnere'
Alleges Patient Was Killed.
Mr.. Reardon gave details Of the al
legged killing, by three attendants. OF
a patient from Cedar Rapids, a man
named Fred Kruse. 40 years of age
He claims thate he was an eye witness
of the tragedy. and is the only eye
witness apart from a patient named
Louis Swanson and the three attend
ants, one of whom, he alleges, LETT the
institution p:ec!nttately the same night.
leaving behind him much of his wear
ing apparel. The other two remained.
According to Reardon's allegations,
Kruse, who was not violent patient.
was thrown to the floor; one attend
ant placed his foot on the PROSTATE
mans neck and another placed his foot
on the patients chest. He says he does
not believe murder was in$eded. but
that punishment was carried too Gar
He alleges the cause Of death was
given as heart failure, and that the
matter was hushed up.
Reardon claims that he made an at
fidavit, or statement for the authors
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
Buffalo Center News.
ae-Renuhlican

Special to Times Republican.
Buffalo, Center. Feb 20.-A. NJ
Deyoe, state superintendent and F. T.
Mahanna, inspector Of high schools
were here Friday inspecting our new
high school budding. The state officials
were very much Interested in our con-
solidated system, especially with our
system of transporting the rural pupils
The superintendent was especially
anxious to study the conditions here
as this was the first consolidated
school in Iowa. having been in opera
ton sixteen years.
Hon f. BOIL died at Rochester
Mimi, last Wednesday, where he had
gone for treatment.
Charles E. MCGOWAN, editor OF the
Buffalo Center Tribune, has gone tc
Colorado for his health.
r. A. Fisher has opened up n new
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20

day afternoon from Nevada where -
visited her son. ". c. Fry. and vile.
Miss Myrtle Chance has accepted =.
position in the millinery store a. Md.
evening from Dies Moines. where she
had been for the past week poating uD
on the spring and summer styles.
Hiram Kcrsey. who has been visiting
relatives in Oklahoma and Missouri Tor
several weeks. returned homo Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
WILL WEAR No.T,P sAooEs.
Three Organizations Of Town Travelsrs
Take Action.

Des Moines, Feb. 19.-Button badges
bearing the motto. "No Tip" wero
adopted as the official insignia OF the
anticipating campaigners at meet
ing of the Iowa Commercial Travellers
congress- Representatives OF the
Hawkeye Commercial Mems Associa-
ton. the Travellers Protective Assoc
citation and the Iowa State TRAVELLING
Mems Association were present. Tho
three organizations will Join hands IN
rho ca,nua:SS e abolish the tinpin9
evil
Discussion of the hotel inspection
law now In litigation before the SUI
preme court, was a part Of tho busi-
ness OF the session. 1t was decided
that a new law will be championed BY
the travellers in case the high court
holds that the present statute II UNI
constitutional.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20

Washington. Feb. :0.-Pensions were
granted the following Iowans: Frank
lin j. Badger. Nashua, SIS: Jacob ~.
Carman. st. Charles. sis; John Bailey.
Marshaiitown. &1b: Emma Forbes,
Mount Pleasant. 312: John HERMAN.
wadena. 500: Rebecca Holloway. Mar.
shalltown. Si2: John A. Lemaster. wy
oming SIS: Jacob Raphael. Davenport.
sfs: Mary f. Townsend. EddyvilIe.
sle: John w. Ware. Modalc $lS.
President Taft nominated the follow.
ing Iowa postmasters: Edward Madi-
gan. Clarksvilie: Frank E. Lundell.
Stratford.
Rural mail carriers were appointed
as follows: Adair. Claude Soper: Bon
durant, Clarence A. Iscminger: Otto
sen, Joseph II. Nickson; West Branch
Clarence =. Engsioy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
jewell News ltssns.

Special 70 Times Republican.
Jewell, Feb. 20.-Born to Mr.. and
Mrs. John zeihan. q nine pound boy
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Crosiey spent Sun.
day In the capitol city.
The Odd Fellows arc talking OF
new hall.
Andrew Larson. p. w. House ana
Soren Larsen went to Chicago last
Sunday with fat cattle.
Iver Bleslid left Thursday for Boone.
where he will receive medical treatment
from an eve specialist
Harold Watts. the lS-ycar-old SON OF
James watts, OF Window. Mimi. died
at McCallsburg Friday AT o'clock.
and was buried at Ellsworth Sunday
afternoon. This family recently moved
from tho Russia farm two miles east
Of town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20

billiard room in the Pritchard building.
with new OUTFIT.
Cards are out announcing the mar
rage today OF Miss Tlnna Mussman. OF
this place. and Mr.. Kcmpf. Of Dysart.
They vii make their homo 1t Dysart.
II. A. Wagner. our hardware man.
has departed for Hot Springs. Ark. to
enjoy the waters and baths for thirty
days or moro.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
ROLAND WOMAN DIES SUDDENLY,
Mrs. Thea Guam Stricken While At.
tending Divine Worship.

Special to mes-RepubHcan
Nevada, Feb. 2O.-Mrs. Thea Guam,
aged II, of Roland, diedi<very suddenly
Sunday at her home in that city. She
had gone to church at tho usual hour
and had been seated out moment
when she suffered stroke of apoplexy.
She was carried home on stretcher
and died within an hour and half. She
was a pioneer of that community and
leaves six sons to mourn her death be-
sides numerous other relatives and
friends The funeral will be conducted
at Salem church in Roland Thursday
afternoon at ? by her pastor. Rev. J. II.
Sandven.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-20
Denison Veteran Dead.

Special to Times RepuDIlcan.
Denison, Feb. 20.-George Enright,
a blind ex-union soldier. died here
Sunday. He had been blind for over
twenty years and vas receiving a nen-
sion of 800 per month. A woman
came from the eastern part Of the state
and married him about five years ago
She read him the daily papers and he
kept posted on current events in a re-
markable manner.