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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
WILL AID INDIAN GIRL.

General Colby 70 Provide For Mrs.
charIevat, Daughter Of Black Fox.
Beatrice, Neb., Oct. 3.-Mrs. A. III.
Charlevat. the daughter Of Black Fox.
a medicine man. who is believed to
have started the battle Of Wounded
Knee, and adopted daughter Of Gen. l..
w. Colby. of this city. shall not want.
General Colby has taken steps to aid
tine Indian girl. who was member Of
his household for many years. His first
move on hearing that the girl was in
need in San Diego, CAL, was to wire
the police Of that city that he would
aid her.
The girl married A. H. Charlevat, q
magazine writer Of Portland, Ore,
three years ago. within few hours af-
ter they met. She is a graduate of the
Beatrice high school and the Univer-
sity of Kansas. She was adopted by the
general after being found strapped to
the back Of her mother who had been
killed at the battle of Wounded Knee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
DELAY IMPERILs BILL
Disagreement Of Democratic Members
Of Ssnats Committee Prevents I'm.
mediate Action On Msasure-Admin-
istration Leaders Seek Plan to
Hasten Consideration.

Washington. Oct. B. The situation
confronting tho administration curren-
cy bill in the senate has become a mat
ter OF deep concern to President Will
son and members Of the senate who
favor early action on the bill. Four
members Of the senate banking and
currency committee have tried to de-
wise q plan to hasten action on the bill
put have not decided finally on what
course to follow.
Chairman Owen and Senators Pom
creme. Hollis and Shafroth, have par
ticipated In the conference which began
soon after the visit OF Senators Owen
and Shafroth to the White House early
in the week.
1t IL understood that Senators Hitch
cook. OGoyman and Reed. the three
other democratic members Of the SEN
ate committee have thus far refused
to agree to any plan Of immediate ac-
ton on the bill.
Several tentative plans for forcing the
measure on the attention Of the senate
have been considered by the admin
istration leaders. These tacinde a pro-
posal to discharge the senate commit
S>sS
biil and thss- bringing 1t. sAefors the
senats.
In this case. however. the friends o.
the btll,recognize that sentiment is di.
vided on the democratic side over many
provisions of the measure. It is be-
lieved that an exodus Of senators from
Washington will follow the signing OF
the tariff bill and that any contemplate
ed action involving the full democratic
strength Of tho senate will be withheld
Tor several weeks.
The senate committee today con-
tinued to hear members Of delegations
Of small bankers Of the south and mid
dlewest discuss the administration bill.
Edwin Memories. Of Meridian Miss,
and w. F. McCaleb. Of San Antonio,
Tex. endorsed the general purposes of
the bin but suggested number OF
amendments to make the proposed sys-
tenn more attractive to small country
banks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
JUDGES At CROSS PURPOSES.
Seattle Jurists Work In Opposition In
Injunction caseo.

Seattle Jurists Work In Opposition In
Injunction Cases.
Seattle. Wash, Oct. 3.-When the
judicial mill at the county court house
began to grind this morning. Superior
Judge John e. Humphries was appar-
emily as determined as ever to send to
hard labor at the county stockade. the
men and women who defed his author
ity to issue injunctions.
Judge Everett Smith, in another d.
vision Of the superior court, and with
the support Of other superior judges.
was prepared to release on writs Of
habeas corpus all prisoners convicted
Of contempt in Judge Humphries' court
and had publicly announced that re-
lease might be had on application.
Humphries maintains that Judge
Smith has no Jurisdiction in contempt
cases. He also declared the state su-
preme court exceeded its authority In
restraining him from trying Henry
Russell. president Of the Mine Workers
Of America for the Pacifc-northwest
and a second defendant. However. the
Judge has avoided taking up these
cases.
The first case today was that Of Mrs.
Ellen Price. wife Of Millard Price. .
socialist street speaker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
ADMITS KILLING CHILD
Mrs. Aida HoIeomb Burgess confsssss
to Giving Baby Poison - Alleged
Louis chiriI<is Was Father Of Child
and Told Of Relations With Burgess
Before Marriage - Mother Charged
With Murder.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City. Oct. s.-Mrs. Aida Hol-
comb Burgess. after fierce gruellins,
admitted that the story told last night
was a hoax and that she gave the s.
months-old baby the poison. taking .
little herself. She says that Louis
Chirikis was the father Of the child;
that he oveyrowered her and had In
tercourse with her. She admits that
Almon b. Burgess was intimate with
her before their marriage. They were
married March 81 last and the child
was born on July l.
She says that she was forced to pois-
on the child on threats Of Chirikis.
Chirikis will be placed under arrest.
A murder charge will be tiled against
the mother.
Mrs. Burgess parents reside at Am.
broy. MINI. She Is 10 years old.
fThe story Of Mrs. Burgess crime
win be found on page S.-Ed.J
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03

ity in the case and has instructed w.
G. Macarthur. clerk Of the federal court,
to place the correspondence on Ale and
to give It the same publicity ~ -
usually devoted to court dies.
In regard to the threat Of impeach-
ment charges, Judge MCPHERSON wrote:
Il note the recital in your letter that
II fail or refuse to enforce the order
on Mr.. Loomis. once the receiver Of my
court. to pay the New York state re-
ceiver $572.5s. that you will present the
matter to the judiciary committee OIL
the house Of representatives. asking for
my impeachment and removal. That
statement Is not persuasive to me-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03

.
day. with probably showers: VIZ
in east portion and cooler In wey -
tion tonight; cooler Saturday.
PAGE ONE.
Telegraph News,
Tariff Bill Ready for Signature.
Income Tax to Raise $l22, ,000. 900 An
nually.
Henning Confesses P1ct to Ruin
Funk.
Schmidt Creates Scene In Court
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Deerfoot Makes Poor Witness.
Official View OF Wall Lake.
Mother Poisons Babe. Alleges Plot.
Iowa Mines Made Safe.
Scarcity OF Pastors in Northwest
Conference.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
New Tariff Lowers Schedules.
Income Tax Features
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
The Mans Wife.
Red Children and White.
Government Favors School Console
dation.
Topics Of the Times
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGE SEVEN.
Iowa and General News:
Ackley Loses Pioneer Business Man.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News:
Babe browns in Stock Tank
Methodists Urge DIR. Pratt for l. S. II.
Chaplaincy.
County Fair Cash Balance $1,000.
Fine Legal Point In Breen Case.
j. r. Wright Has Close Call.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Argentina Reports Lower Wheat.
Corn Market Bearish.
Hog Trade Somewhat Uneven.
Cattle Sales Slow.
Signal for Attack on Public Treas
ury,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
MRS. KIMMINs IS SOUGHT,
Los Angeles Police Seeking Mother .
Girl Now in Custody.

Los Angeles, Oct. Sit was decided
today to issue a warrant for the arrest
OF Mrs. Bruce Kimmis. mother OF 10.
year-old Priscilla Kimmis. who was n.
rested while attempting to pass .
worthless check In department store.
The girl said her mother gave her the
check to cash and her father. Df.
Bruce Kimmis. who Is also In jail.
blamed the mother.
A search for Mrs. Kimmis BY the
police thus far has been unauccessfuL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
QUARANTINE is REMOVED.
Cattle, Sheep and Swine May Now Be
Imported From Great Britain.

Special to Times Republican.
Washington. Oct. Sowing 20 The
fact that many importers OF pedigreed
British cattle. sheep and swine are un-
aware that the prohibition against the
Importation of ruminants and swine
from Great Britain. on the ground OK
tho presence OF foot-and mouth dts-
ease in these countries, has been re-
moved, the British ambassador thru
the state department. has requested the
secretary OF agriculture to make wide
public announcement that tho disease
has been eradicatcd and that importA.
tions TO the United States are now per-
mitted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
FOLK wITHHoLDs DECISION.
Postpones Action Of Harry K. Thaw',
petition 70 State Department.

Washington. Oct. 3.-Solicitor Folk,
Of the state department, today post
poned the announcement OF his decis-
sion with respect to the petition which
Harry Thaw lodged with the state de-
partment asking that the British em-
bassy be asked to explain the action
Of the Canadian authorities in forcing
Thaw out Of Canada.
whilo no comment was forthcoming
from the state department oficials IL
was recalled that Mr.. Bryan, on re-
quest of the authorities ut Albany.
transmitted their request for Thaw's
deportation to the British ambassador,
"with view to such action as the
Canadian authorities may md them
selves justified In taking"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
POLICE SEEK suRL HARRIS.
Hunt For Negro Suspected Of Murde
Of Mrs. Gay In San Diego.

Of Mrs.. Gay n San Diego.
Los Angeles. Cal. Oct. 3.-Los An
geles police detectives are in San Diego
today in search Of negro suspected OF
the murder Of Mrs. Rebecca p. Gay. a
Christian Science practitioner. last
Friday. The man now wanted is known
as Burl Harris.
It is said Harris answers the descrip-
ton Of the negro who was seen in the
office OF Mrs. Gay shortly before she
was beaten to death with a gas pipA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
FLOOD SITUATION BRIGHTER.

Swollen Texan Streams AeesaiHs
Eight Drowninsa NsPortsd.
Dallas. Tex. Oct. S.-With scores or
swollen streams in southern Texan re-
cedIng, no report or ADDITIONAL loss OF
life had been received today. 1t wea
estimated sl.oeo.e Gee property loss wossid
stand practically unchanged. Eighl
drownings had been reported. zzss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
SCHMIDT Creates
SCENE It INQUEST
PRIEST DEcoME9 PNgptZlRn Aoan
HuRLs sRoKEM RooARv An
NEWSPAPER MEN
HELD REepoMoioLE ron
DEATH or AuAauILgN ON

Charges Of cernersr Fs'nbsrs lasss.
'atss Prisoner. Who 9natehss Rsoasy
From Neck, Snaps Il Into Dlts nNa
Throws Broken Bite at Rsper<ere
Whitman Declares sehmsds is 0ane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
THIRTY HURT IN WRECK

Scranton Street Car slids Down Hill
and overturns-Severai Of the Vic.
Tins May sueeumb to Injuriss-
Twenty. Four Rushed 70 Hospital.
Scranton, Pa, Oct. 3.-Thirty or
more persons were injured. several
possibly fatally. by the oyorturning to-
day of Scranton Railway Company's
car bound for Dunmore. Twenty -four
of the injured were taken to hospitals.
The car. heavily loaded. stalled on
one Of the city streets because of slip
perry rails, started to slide down the
hill. Striking . curve It toppled over.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
c. q N. W. TRAFFIC REcoRp.
More Passengers Carried During 1914
Than In ANY Peoviouo Year.

Chicago, Oct. s.-EeaFiy 57,063.000 Of
passengers, the equivalent OF over one.
third Of the entire population OF the
United States. travelled over the Chi
cago 4 Southwestern line during the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
ADMITS SUIT AGAINST CLARENCE
FUNK WAS AIMED TO RUIN
CHARACTER.
POLICE SEEK TWO MEN
WHO SUPPLIED FUNDS
Hennina Kept in Hiding Since Failure
Of Suit Thru Financial Aid Of Some
One "A Yst Unknown-Funk Arrest.
cd in st. Paul and Taken to Chicago
to Answer to Indictment.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Renewed vigor IN
the search for two men alleged to have
supplied John C. Henning while he was
a fugitive from Justice was injected
into the case today after States Attor-
ney Hoyne had interviewed Henning.
The states attorney stated that Hen :
ntngs evidence. while valuable, con-
tanned nothing not previously known In
connection with the allegation; that
Henning's unsuccessful alienation suit
against Clarence s. Funk was due to
conspioary growing out Of Funk's testi-
mony against Senator Lorimer.
The two men who are missing are
said to have been the agents Of the
men "higher up" in providing Hennins
with funds. not only for his escape
from trial on a charge Of perjury but
during his suit against Funk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-03
T.-R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News oi Today
The Weather,

The Weather. vi
Sun rises Oct. at 8. sets ut S:SS !
Iowa-Unsettled tonight and Sas 8
day. with probably showers: VIZ y
in east portion and cooler In wes - :
tion tonight; cooler Saturday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03

west line Of Jackson street, thence.
north along west line of Jackson street
to point of beginning; and also
Entire lot Z in block 1O1 of the
Hamper and Whinnery survey of said
City of Hattiesburg, except the south
ern portion thereof heretofore sold by
former owner to G. & s. l. Railroad
Company, as per deed dated June 4,
1901, and recorded in Book M at page
Alb of the Records and Deeds of the
Second Judicial District of Perry coun-
ty, now Forrest County, Mississippi;
and also
Entire lot 1 in block ia of the Kam-
per and Whinnery survey of said City
, of Hattiesburg, except a parallel strip
in the southwest corner thereof 60
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03
macy DINKINS
SECURES PLUM
JACKSON MAN APPOINTED SEC
RETARY AND MESSENGER TO
sERoEANT-AT-ARMs.

Jackson, Miss, April 3.-Mscey
Dinkins, of this city, has been ap-
pointed secretary and messenger to
Sergeant-at-Arms H. p. Higgins, OF
the United States senate, and will
leave tonight for Washington.
Mr.. Dinkins secured the appoint
ment through the influence of Sena-
tor James X. vardaman. His wife
is Senator Vardamans private secre-
tary, and went to the national CAPT.
tai the first of March.
For many years Mr.. Dinkins has
been a resident of Jackson, where he
has large circle of friends, who will
congratulate him upon the place he
has secured, which is one that carries
an attractive annual salary. For sew
eral years Mr.. Dinkins was engaged
in the newspaper business, at one time
residing in Vicksburg, where he was
Democrat He has been individual
book-keeper in the offices of State
Auditor D. L. Thompson since the be-
ginning of the present state admins
tration, and enjoys the confidence Of
all with whom he has come in con-
tact.
Mr.. Dinkins has been prominently
mentioned as possible applicant for
the position Of postmaster Of Jackson,
but states that he has never sought
that office and does not intend to be
a candidate.
Auditor Thompson has not yet
named an appointee to fill the vacan-
cy caused by Mr.. Dinkins' removal to
Washington.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03
PRELIMINARY
ROAD SURVEY
HAS ABOUT BEEN COMPLETED BY
ENelNEER--LooKINe FOR
SUITABLE MATERIAL.

F. T. Myers, the civil engineer en-
ployed by the highway commission, is
in Lincoln county, where he went to
pass on the work done by the con-
tractors engaged in building good
roads in the county.
Since coming to this county Mr..
Myers has been engaged in making
surveys of the various public roads
in the two beats in which the $500,
900 bond money is to be spent, and
this preliminary survey is about COM
plete. He will next take up the work
of making the necessary profiles of
the various roads and will follow this
work with estimates of the work to
be done with probable cost.
The commission has authorized the
making of searches for suitable gravel
and other building material. This
work will at once be instituted
by Mr.. Myers. Until this one ques
ton is settled, there will be no deter
mination as to what roads will be
worked. No conclusion has been
reached thus far as to any particular
road in either beat.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03
The Hattiesburg Traction Co.

esting to ALL. And to conclude the
program, will be two of the richest
comedies that have been seen in a
long time, 1.-THE Rube and The Baron,'
Will make the blues go away. And
"A Wife Wanted" will keep all in
good humor for weeks. There will
added today a new curtain, and the
picture will be twice the regular size.
Also music and effects with the pic
lures. The benefit has been called
off, and the admission will be for the
remainder of the week, five cents to
all. Tomorrow the great feature, THE
Star of Bethlehem" Admission the
same.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03

feet east and west by rs feet north
and south, heretofore sold to Lula
White as shown by deed recorded in
Book 6 at page asa of the record of
deeds of said county;
Together with the Improvements
and appurtenances to all the forego
ing described property belonging, all
the above described property being
situated in the City of Hattiesburg,
Forrest County, Mississippi.
The title to the above described
property is believed to be good, but I
will convey only such title as is vest
ed In me as trustee.
This the End day of April, 1918.
s. E. Travis,
3-4thurs Trustee.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03
proceedings IN
CHANCERY court
DOCKET RAPlDLYE G CLEAR
Ep-TERm WILL SOON COME
To CLOSE.

The time of the chancery court this
morning was largely taken up with
the hearing of motions, pleas and ar
gument Of counsel, in the various
damage suits against the Meridian
Fertilizer Factory, involving claims
for damage alleged to have been sus-
tanned by eight separate land owners,
whose property is in the vicinity of
the fertilizer factory. These cases
have not yet reached the point of trial
on their merits.
The first annual account Of Mrs,
s. Berry, guardian of Carl Berry, was
approved.
In re estate of Edward o. NARROW
a minor, the account of Miss Jennie
Neal, guardian, was approved; the
United States Surety Company was
released as bondsman and a new bond
for 5000 furnished by the guardian
was approved. The guardian was
also authorized to spend SIS month
from the estate or subsequent in
come for support of her ward.
A. L. Jones, guardian, was author
lied to invest funds of Alex Jones
minor, in real estate mortgages, with
double securing at per cent or de
post in bank at per cent.
Ella Bell was granted a divorce
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03

z1pj<ta&fEH4za
from Malachi Bell, defendent was
taxed with the cost and complainant
was denied alimony.
Wednesdays Proceedings.
The matter of Clyde Scarborough VS..
]. J. Newman Lumber Company was
dismissed at compliments cost on
motion of the clerk as a stale case
On motion of complainant this
cause was restored to the docket.
Homer Overstreet VS.. Sarah Over
street, on motion of the clerk was
dismissed at compliments cost, as
state case.
The case of ]. B. Merkel ct al, VS..
Mrs. ]. A. Carter, having become a
stale case was, ON motion of the clerk
dismissed at compartments cost.
d. F. Smith VS.. L. R. Collins ct al,
was on the clerks motion dismissed at
compliments cost, as a stale case.
In re the estate of Robbins s.
Jenkins, minor, H. L. Jackson guar
dian, was authorized to deposit the
surplus funds of his ward with the
First National Bank of Commerce, .un-
til such time as such funds can be in
vested in approved real estate securi-
ties at a higher rate.
Diamond Michel, infant son of Jim
Mitchell deceased, was allowed SO a
month from his estate for support.
Jennie Brewton, guardian of the
Brewton minors, was allowed $54 for
each of seven minors, for a years
support.
Allen D. Givham was granted an
unconditional divorce from Lorraine
Givham.
The escond annual account of the
Holcomb minors was approved.
In re ]. E. Lovelace VS.. Meridian
Fertilizer Factory, defendent was per
mitted to withdraw motion for cost
and granted 80 days in which to an
swer, plead or demur to complaint
ants bill.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03
PlTTsBURo GIRL
Webs GERMAN BARON.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 5.-The wed
ding of Miss Eva Marco Mckay,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert JEFF
ferson Mckay of this city, and Baron
Won MISUNDERSTANDING, of SUIT
CART, Germany, took place today at
Oak Hill, the home of Miss McKay's
grandmother, Mrs. James Mckay.
The bride is well known in society in
Pittsburgh, Washington and New
York. She made her debut but three
seasons ago at Oak Hill She finished
her education at Morristown, N. j.,
and following her debut went abroad
for an extensive tour of Europe
Baron Won MISUNDERSTANDING, the
bridegroom, is the only son of the
late Baron Won MISUNDERSTANDING,
lord chamberlain to the king of
Wurttemberg, and Countess de valois
st. Remy. Baron Won Baldinger-
Seidenberg and his bride will make
their home in England.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03
NATIONAL BOWLING TOURNEY.

Rochester, N. Y, April 3.-The an
nual championship tournament of the
National Bowling Association was
formally opened in Rochester today
under conditions that promise the
most successful tournament in the
history of the association. The entry
list comprises several hundred teams
and individual bowlers from cities
throughout the East and from points
as far west as Toledo, Chicago and
Cincinnati. Canada also is sending
some representatives The contests
will continue over a period of three
weeks.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03

dian of Cora Howell and Nora Howell,
minor heirs of e. d. Howell, deceased,
and j. NJ Hobson, on the 14th day of
June, 1912, to secure the payment of
certain Indebtedness due to the Citi-
Zens Savings Bank and Trust Com
pany of Jackson, Mississippi, and
which deed of trust is recorded in
Book II, page GO ct seq. of the Records
of Deeds, of Forrest County, Missis
sippi, in the office of the Chancery
Clerk at Hattiesburg, mississippi, and
default having been made in the pay
ment of the Indebtedness secured by
said deed of trust, and having been
requested by the Citizens Savings
Bank and Trust Company of Jackson,
Mississippi, the holder of the notes
secured by said deed of trust, l, as
trustee in said instrument, will on
the 18th day Of April, 1918,
within legal hours, at the front door
of the court house in said county, pro-
coed to sell at public cutlery to the
best bidder for cash, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
A portion of lot 6 in block 101 OF
the Hamper and Whinnery survey Of
the City of Hattiesburg. more par
ticularly described as beginning al
the northwest corner of lot in blacl
101 of the Hamper and Whinnery sur
vey at the intersection of Jackson an(
Fifth streets, run west along Fifth
street 100 feet, thence south alonl
the line between lots 6 and Z to (
point is feet north of and at RICH
angles to the center line of the roat
bed of the north leg of the wye of thu
iG. & S. L railroad, thence in a north
easterly direction Is feet on nortl
side of and parallel to the center lin
of said wye. which is curve with |
radius of 1885 feet to point on thu
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-04-03

Until We Three Meet Again." Luz
bins sensational play, in two acts,
will be shown at the Gem theatre to-
night, and is without doubt one of the
most superb productions released in a
long time The third reel on the Gems
bill tonight comes from the Essanay
company and is entitled odd Germans
Gal" Tomorrow, the Pathe Weekly
will be shown at the usual sc admis-
sion to all. Vitagraph and Edison
plays will be on the same program
with the Pathe Weekly tomorrow