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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
AGED WOMAN CREMATED
Martha 1.nyon, Ased 90, Burned 70
Death In Home Near E'kadsr-sis.
ter, With Whom Che Lived, Severely
Burned Family History Tragic

Special to TimGS- Republican
Elkader. Jan, 1s.-On account of the
bitter cold and the impossible condi-
lions of the roads. the news is just
received here CT the tragedy at the
home of John Benyon. living at Farm
ersburg. In this home lived John with
mis- two aged sisters. In the Benyon
home were born seven children, four
boys and three girls. None of them
ever married. Three weeks ago John
was taken to the saqatorium at Knox
willie and this left the two aged wom-
en- alone in the house.s A neighbor
called every morning toAdo the few
chores necessary Ohe of the coolest
nights. when the tferno,peter was 80
below. the house iii some unknown way
caught fire. Fred Klingeman was the
first to arrive and he found Mary at
the door with what clothes she had on
burning and feet nearly frozen. In
quiring he learned that Martha was
still in the house. but every access to
her room was cut off h,s the fierce fire
and he could give no assistance. After
the fire had burned out the charred
body was found in the debris. Martha
Benyon was about so years of age and
was born in wales. Mary who was
badly burned. is being cared for in the
Louis Henkes home. They had lived
on the old homestead for a good many
years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
CARROLL GETS TOURNAMENT.
Annual Meeting Of Inter- state Fire
mons Association 70 Be Held in June

Annual Meeting Of Inter. State Fire.
mons Association 70 Be Held in June.
Special to es-Republican.
Harlan, Jan. 13.-The mid winter
meeting Of the Interstate Firemen's
Association was held at Manning We'd
nesday afternoon and Carroll was un-
animously chosen as the place for the
annual tournament to be held In June.
Seven towns in the association had
representatives present at the meeting
and these were: Manning, H. p. Han
sen, julius Wehrman: Carroll. Alfred
Osten; Portsmouth,. ]. ]. Herkenrath;
Minden, John Geiger; Glidden,, William
Wilfong: Scranton, F. d. Kious; Har-
Ian, c. o. White.
The officers chosen for the associa-
ton to serve in 1912 were: President,
H. P. Hansen. Manning; vice presi-
dent, John Geiger, Minden; treasurer,
]. J. Herkenrath, Portsmouth; secre-
tary, Alfred osten.
Manning. Harlan. Denison, Glidden
and Carroll will each be represented by
running teams and Manning especially
will endeavor to take the cup from
Harlan this year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
SHORTAGE OF FUEL REPORTED
FROM CITIES AND TOWNS OF
ENTIRE STATE.
THREE DAYS SUPPLY
THE GENERAL MAXIMUM
Factory Owners and Large Dealers
Flock TO pss Moinss in Effort to Sc.
cure Fusi-loeal Dealers Delivering
Fuel in Small Lots to Customers
/ story City Entirely Out Of Coal.

Des Moines, Jan. 13.-All Iowa Is
clamoring for coal The entire middle
west is in desperate straits for want
OF fuel and in immediate danger OF a
serious coal famine which undoubtedly
will be precipitated unless the rail-
roads are able soon to move the mater
iaf from the mines to the centcrs OF
consumption.
Small towns and many Of the larger
ones have practically consumed their
entire coal supplies. In some OF th4
smaller cities, where the storage ca
pactties are small, the condition OF az
fairs is unusually serious. Such towns
were caught entirely unprepared for
the long cold spell. They are now look
Ing to Des Moines for assistance.
Winterset Has Three Tons.
Reports received indicate that the
situation is quite general thruout the
state. Word was received from dealers
in many Of the county seats In the Gen.
trail portions Of the state. All report
an unusual shortage Of coal and In
some towns the situation Is serious.
Fred Mardis. dealer at Winterset, re-
ports that there are three tons OF coal
in the town and that the schools
court house. light plant and Jail nave
only enough fuel to last for two or
three days. Similar advices are re-
ceiyed from other points.
Inability Of the railroads to move the
coal is the general cause Of the sit
uation. Some towns report that nc
freight trains and few passenger trains
have arrived during the last three days.
The railroads are unable to move the
coal promptly and those towns which
have no reserve supplies have used up
all their fuel.
An indication Of the seriousness OF
the situation thruout the state is the
fact that many OF the smaller towns
are offering premiums for few loads
Of coal. Coal operators near Des
Moines have received kilograms and
telephone messages offering famine
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13

consin. He was formerly : practicins
physician in this city, but for several
years past had been at the state home
for veterans In wisconsin. He WAY
nearly IS years Old, having been born
in Wayne county. N. r. In 1918. He
came to Iowa Falls In 1881 and resided
here until the death of his wife several
years ago. For many years he was a
resident Of Grant countys Wisconsin.
and was appointed surgeon Of the
Twenty-third Wisconsin infantry In
1863, serving during the balance Of the
war; He went to California in 1875
bit came east in 1889 andsl6cated here.
His body will be inferred at Stevens
Point Wis. the home Of one OF his
daughters Ky II rs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
IOWA ALUMNI HoNoREo.
Men Chosen 70 Responsible
College Positions.

College Positions.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, jan 12.Iowa University
alumni who have been honored Of
late are numerous DR.. Edward E..
Ball. class of 1900, has been elected to
the chair of education, in the univers-
ity of Tennessee, at Knoxville. He had
filled similar post In the Texas Uni
versity. at Austin. He was, once prin-
cipal of the Red Oak, Iowa, high school,
DR. Henry A. Pilsbry. class of 1899. has
been made curator d the genealogical
section of the Philadelphia Academy Of
Natural Science. the oldest institution
Of its kind IN the United States Paul
Bartsch. class of 90. has been ap-
pointed assistant curator Of the de-
partment Of mulluscs, at the national
museum, in Washington, D. c. DR..
Pilsbry and Mr.. Bartsch are also edi-
tors Of the publications issued by the
institutions with which they are con-
nected. 49,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
i, CUT OFF FROM THE WORLD.
Coal and Sugar Famine at Poeahontas
One Freight Train in Ten Days.

Special, to Times Republican.
Pocahontas. Jan. 13.-The tempera-
ture Friday morning fell to IS degrees
below zero, the coolest weather exper-
fenced here in twenty-five years. The
coal supply has been exhausted.
To add to the unpleasantness of the
situation here there is also sugar
famine. Housewives have been with
out sugar for the past week and unless
weather conditions improve and the
movement Of trains can be resumed
with some regularity the town will
soon be without provisions.
Trains reach Pocahontas occasional
ly hut not often enough to keep the
natives in touch with the current
events elsewhere. But one freight train
has passed thru this city in ten days.
The work ON the new electric light
ing plant has been held up because Of
the nom arrival OF the machinery which
is due to the crippled freight condi-
tons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
COAL SUPPLY SUFFICIENT.
No Immediate Danger Of Fuel Famine
AZ lows Falls.

Special to Times -Republfcan.
Iowa Falls. Jan. 13.-Despite rumors
ofEa coal famine in this city the coal
dealers seem to be taking care OF their
customers nicely and no Immediate
alarm is apparent. The report that the
heating plant was short seems I'M
founded as the company Is receiving
supply daily Unless some unforeseen
trouble Develops, the indications are
that the worst cold spell in years will
b weathered nicely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
cHEcks ARR STOLEN.

Endorsed Paper Tai<sN From Bell
Jones Company at Oxford.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. jan. 13--Unknown thieves
stole six checks, Signed and ready for
cashing. from the Heu-Jones Company
of Davenport and Iowa City, at the Ok
ford branch office. The Iowa City
banks have been warned as to the
theft. and against cashing the docu-
mentS H:@ So
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13

and IN six weeks time he was entirely cured.
he ma EnfYered about six weeks before Ne
tried the Cuticura Soap and Ointment a.
though ,we had tried several other things. and
doctorS too. I think tie Cuticusa Remedies
Vim do all$ that Il claimed for them. and
treat deal more" (sisned) Mrs. Noble
Mbman, -Januaxy 20. 1911.
For red, rough. chspped and bleediag
hands. itching. burning palms. and painful
Workss wonders. Soak hands. on retiring. in
hot water and C,lsicurs Soap. Dry. aneins
With SCuticurs Ointment. and wear old, loose
iloyeo during the night. Cusicurs Seap aa4
ointment ars sold everywhere. sample q
each mailed free, With SIP. beck. Address.
"Cuticusa," Dept. 7. Boston. Tender1Aoed
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
aestrm.ela, Rsv,va,.

Aeesrsmoalal Revival.
A Boston pastor wants the base.
ment Of biz church turned int .
.eourting pa5lor." PlI ming . matri-
nnonial revival, % It were.-New York
Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13

oUO OuIks oAlU CoO1e0 S0SklUsO
suffering. The eruption be-
gan in pimples which would
open and run. making large
sores. His hair cams cut and
finger nails fell Oh. and tAe
sores, were over the entire
body, causing little or no
sleep for baby or myself.
Great scabs would como Cd
when lremoved his shirt. We
tried . great many remedies.
but nothing would help him.
till . friend induced me -
try the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. I used the Cuti-
cura S0ap and Ointment bus
. short time before I could
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
ERUPTION CAUSED
! [ESUFFERHVG
eaby. Body Covered with Large
Sores. Seemed to Itch and Burn.
Finger Nails Fell of. Little or
No Sleep. Used Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. IN 6Weeks Cured.

Dodson. Mont When my baby boy
Was six nonths old. his body was completely
severed with large sores that seemed to Mdh
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
DIES At SOLDIERS, HOME.

Or. J. w. Anssll, Formerly Of lows
Falls, Dead ats yiseonsin Home.
Special to Times4 ftapublican..
Iowa Falls, Jan. 13.--News has been
received here of the death Of DR.. J. w.
Angel. at the soldiers home in Wis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-01-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
TAFT DECIDES
 TO ACCEPT CHAIR AT YALE

Washington, December iS.-President Taft has made up his mind to accept the proffer of the Kent professorship of law at Yale, and probably will take up his duties at New Haven early in the spring. Tho President was said tonight to have determined upon accepting the Yale pro- fessorship for several reasons He will not be restricted merely to lectures to
 Yale students, but will ve permitted to lecture. if he desires, in other law schools
 or on the platform, or to engage in any other occupation which he sees ft
 The analogy between the Yale profess so, ship and Grover Cleyeland's relation
 with Princeton appealed to Mr. Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
PRESIDENT-ELEC WILSON HAS TAKEN UP IN EARNEST
 TASK OF PICKING CABINET

know yet. however. whether he would see Mir. Bryan on sunday or immedi ately afterward, while Alr Bryan was in this vicinity.
 The governor was asked by one of the correspondents if Mir. Mccombs would be one of the men who would help him in Washington to run the government
 "Or course he will" was Mr. Will sons reply.
 He would not say whether Mr. Me Combs would net in in official or unof- fieial capacity.
 While MT Wilson was in New York number of politicians were strolling about the corridors of the same hotel. among them, Representative A. Mitchell Palmer. national committeeman from Pennsylvania and Edward A. Goltra, national committeeman from Missouri. MT Goltra told the newspaper men he had just come from Miami Fla, where he had spent a week with Mr Bryan purchasing some real estate.
 MT Bryan expressed himself quite fully to me on the political situation. said Mir Goltra National Chairman MeCombs talked with Mr Goltra, but il could not be learned whether the information as 10 Mir. Bryan's views were communicated hiter To the Presi- dent-elect by Mr. McCombs.
 "I did not learn that MT, Goltra was at the hotel until was about 10 leave for New IerseN.a said the President elect. We are old college friends. am sorry missed him" The gov ernor saw Senator owen of Oklahoma and Col r. NJ House of Austin. Tex, and talked politics with them, but had nothing to say about 1t tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

Princeton. \. l.. December 1S.-After a three hours conference in New York with William r. McCombs, chairman of the democratic national committee. President elect w drow Wilson as he rode home tonigh \ stated that he had taken up in earnep he task of pic!sinss cabinet.
 No informatio' forthcoming from either Mr. NJ Cor s or the President elect as U ..N. mes discussed for cabines DO, xe, ,oN' When Mir. McCombs lef' nov k'S,r he declared that both the. .,acS 0 and legislative policies hal A, suo11ed over. He was asked if sssssryan's name had been mentioned
 the discussion. Mir. McCombs an swered in the affirmative. but declined to commit himself further,
 The correspondents. in questioning the governor on the train later. in formed him that Mir. McCombs had said MT. Bryan's name was mentioned in the long conference.
 "oh, we'll explained the President elect, we talked about the conference We are going to have soon with Mir. Bryan
 Mr. Wilson intimatd that no time or date had been fixed for the meetin 2 with ATr. Bryan. It was suggested to him that Mr. Bryan was due in New York Saturday to attend a dinner in honor of Governor elect Sulzer,
 MT, Wilson said he would be unable to attend the banquet. He did not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Will Visit StauntOn

Staunton. Va., December S.-President- elect Woodrow Wilson today sent word to Staunton that he would arrive here at 7:30 D. m. Friday, December 2. 10 celebrate his Seth birthday on December 2S, in his native city, and be entertained in the house of his birth. MT. Wilson will leave Trenton about II o'clock Friday morning passing through Washington shortly after D. m. Along the rail route through Virginia to this city bonhres will blaze a welcome at various points as soon as darkness falls.
 Preparations for the Wilson home com ing celebration are about complete. The city will be in gala attire. Two hun dred 16-foot white columns, each s'r- mounted by a large white electric globe, will line the principal streets. From these will be strung garlands of ever greens entwined with thousands of coi- ored electric lights.
 Thirty thousand visitors are expected in Staunton on Wilson day" and every detail of the plans for feeding and caring for them is being carefully worked out. The railroads have decided on a reduced rate from all Virginia points and many of the visitors will be here only during the day Governor Mann and Mrs. Mann are expected to be among the guests Of the city for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Republicans Threaten to Continue Fight for
 Action Today
IMMIGRATION BILL
 PASSED BY HOUSE
Would Bar Immigrants Over Is Who Cannot Read-Decides to Report Levy Bill to Relieve Money
 Stringency Unfavorably
THE DAY IN CONGRESS. enate convened at noon.

senate convened al HULL
 Senator Kenyon concluded his speech on Interstate liquor shipment bill
 The committee Investigating cam paisn fund contributions continued it's hearing with former Senator For aker before it.
 Court of Impeachment resumed trial of Judge Archibald.
 Democratic caucus reached decision 10 permit only confirmation of army and navy nominations before holiday recess.
 Senator Bourne elected chairman joint congressional commission to pro-. mote federal aid in highway construe- ton.
 Senator Hoke smith spoke in sup port of Lever educational agricultural bill
 Senator Bristow introduced bill for preference primaries for appointment of postmasters.
 Adjourned at 6:o6 p. m. until noon today.
 House: Met at noon.
 Money trust inquiry continued
 Banking subcommittee decided to report unfavorably Levy bill to relieve stringency in money market by placing S50000009 from treasury in national banks.
 Passed Burnett lteracy immigration bill to bar immigrants over 16 who cannot read.
 Resumed consideration of Indian ap- probriation bill.
 Adjourned at 5;25 D. m. until noon today,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Morgan testifies in money trust probe Peace conference expected to resume
 work immediately.
 Democrats win first shirmish over
 nominations
 Underwood may be in cabinet if he
 wishes it.
 Wilson begins work in earnest of pick
 ing cabinet
 Days of public receptions at White
 House numbered.
 Britons propose to erect monument to
 Washington.
 Foraker explains letters Enhances of country healthy. 3-Tax commission upheld by supreme
 court 4-Editoriai comment. 5-Chamber board of directors do much
 business.
 Friend of Allen talks about his death Tidewater to defy commission Tax cases return to starting point. 6-Women's page. 7-Sports s-Gurros flies from Tunis to Sicily 9-Notorious outlaw chief is killed i0-Rebels continue to burn bridges plant of Jasper improved i2-To ask instruction of supreme court. 1S-Insanity will be plea of Hickey. 15-Markets. l6-Railroad buying continues brisk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Dunn Held to Grand Jury

Newark, December 1s.-Jacob Dunn, alone of the three mountaineers charge with having sent threatening letters to President-elect Wilson was held for ti,c grand jury today at the conclusion oi his preliminary hearing.
 United States Commissioner Stockton before whom the hearing was held, found that the evidence against Davenport wae insufficient. Warren Dunn, Jacob 2 brother, was released yesterday by thf court for A similar reason. Jacob Dunn tonight had not furnished bail and was held in confinement He is alleged ( have admitted writing the letter, bri later to have denied it's authorship, de. clarine that his former alleged state ment was made under duress
 The three men were arrested last weei on the charge that on November II. last they sent Governor Wilson letter dc manding s5o00 on penalty of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

the impression that the owner of the farm was burned to death, has caused revival of many old theories. A number of telegrams and letters were received today by the police depart ment Chief Meinke believes that Mrs Guinness is alive.
 Attorney Worden, who defended Lam phere when he was tried for arson, de- clares he has evidence which he is guarding, that is more sensational than that given by Meyers
 Meyers says he knows the name of the man who drove Mrs. Guinness in an automobile from her home to Chicago but refuses to give it to the authori- ties. Meyers. who was out on parole has/been returned to prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

strongly, and when many of his close friends and advisers wrote to him ap- proving his acceptance of the chair at Yala he decided to take it.
 The President expects to spend sev- eral weeks after March in Augusta Ga where he has passed two winter vaca- tions.
 New Haven, Conn. December ls.-The news that President Taft has made up his mind to accept the Kent professor slip of law at Yale was received with keen pleasure in Yale circles here tonight. President Arthur T. Hadey said he was very glad the President had made the decision, and Dean Henry Wade Rogers of the Yale law school said he was de- lighted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
BELIEVE MRS. BELLE GUINNESS
 HIDING IN ALBERTA, CANADA

La Porte. Ind. December 1s.-Infor- nation that Mrs Belle Gunness, on whose murder farm near here in 1908. l3 bodies were found, Is believed to be in Letheridge, Alberta, Canada, was re- ceived today by Chief of Police Meinke in telegram sent by Frederick Wise.
 A woman answering the description of Mrs. Guinness has been under surveil- lance several hours. The local police were required to send man to com plete the Identification.
 The statement of George Meyers. a convict, that Ray Lamphere. who was empioyed by Mrs. Gunness. had said that the body Of Chicago woman was placed in the Gunness home to create
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Fight Breaks

Washington December 1S.-The long threatened fight in the Senate over the confirmation of President Tafts nomlna- tons for offices broke on the floor of the Senate today and in the first skirmish the democrats were successful in pre- venting an executive session demanded by Senator Cullom republican. The re- suits of the encounter were uncertain to- night, but the republicans threaten 10 continue efforts tomorrow to secure an executive ssfsion for action on the scores of appointments now pending.
 A democratic caucus carly in the day, in which the democrats agreed to permit the confirmation only of army and navy appointments, paved the way for the fight on the floor In the midst of a speech by Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, Senator Cullom republican, representing the re- publican forces, who refused to accept the ultmatum of the democrats, made Il demand for an executive session. The democrats filibustered against the motion. rushing out into the cloak rooms on the roll call to break quorum, and succeed ed in delaying action until the court of impeachment convened for the Arcibald trial Republican leaders said tonight they would continue to demand that all appointments be treated in executive ses- sion on their merits.