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Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
RETIRED FARMER DIES.
William II. Smith, Old Resident o'
Grundy County. Dies at Conrad.

Special to T1mes-RepubIican.
Conrad, Nov. 7.-William II. Smith,
an old resident Of Grundy county and
q we'll to do retired farmer. died at his
home here at 8 o'clock this morning Of
liberation Of the bowls. Mr.. Smith had
been falling in health for several
months, but his last sickness was Of
only short duration. Mr.. Smith was 6S
years old. Before he retired from the
farm and moved to Conrad to live, he
had farmed land near here.
Mrs. Smith, one son. Guy Smith, OF
Sioux CITY, and one daughter, Miss
Maude Smith, Of Conrad, survive him.
One sister, Mrs. w. w. Brooks, OF Mar
shalltown, and three brothers also sur
viye him. The latter are Jacob K.
Mitchell. s. D.: Charles w. and Melvin
n smith. of woonsocket, 8. D.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
ANSWER 70 UGTlMATuM WILL
INTIMATE THAT UNCLE SAM
ExcEEps AUTHORITY.
NO LEGAL on MORAL RIGHT
70 DEMAND RESIGNATION
Envoy Lind euddsnIy Appsars In Mex.
loo City and Final Stages Of Nsseti-
atisn Ars Near - Probably Expects
q Receive Husrta's Answer 70 Do.
mands for Rstlremsnt.

Mexico City, Nov. 7-Provisional
President Husrta's formal negative re-
ply 20 the United stateS demands.
which was discussed In detail at last
nights cabinet meeting. will set forth
that the United States has no right,
legal or otherwise. to demand General
Auerta's resignation. q
The ANAL stages Of the negotiations
between Mexico and the United States
are TO be participated In personally at
short range by John Lind He arrived
this morning from Vera Cruz
The series Of delays In Provisional
President Huertas formal answer to
the United States. and the lack OF def
attitude In the face Of the demands
made, has been annoying to President
Wilson'S personal representative. It
was known that negotiations had been
conducted In an indirect manner and
Mr.. Lind.s sudden appearance in the
federal capital 10 assumed to be due
to his desire to bring things quickly to
. cleaxly-den point
No Notice Of Coming.
John Lnd arrived here this morning
from Vera Cruz The United States
embassy had received no advices Of his
coming. Mr.. Lind proceeded to the
American embassy. where he will re-
side during his stay. He was accom-
panied by CApt. william A. Burnside.
the American military attache. and
Eusagn John L HN, Of the battleship
Louisiana, who was detailed by Rear
Admiral E1etcher to act az Mr.. Lind's
aide.
There was much speculation here to.
day sas to the character Of the discus
sion a4 the cabinet meeting held last
night. All that 10 known definitely II
that thu rala$ions between Mexico and
the United States were discussed but
no deGl dinakSs a6ta0n wAs staken. s-
consina Surprise.
Mr.. Lind had not notified anybody
that he was coming to tho federal cap
ital. Tho stan Of the United States
embassy learned the news from the
morning papers. Only one Of the clerks
Of the embassy went to the station to
meet him.
The public and officials likewise did
not know Of Mr.. Lind's movements.
and he came into the city in manner
contrasting greatly with his first ar
rival here.
Az Mr.. Lind stepped from the train
he consented to pose for seevral pho
tographers, but to all inquiries by in
terviewers he made no reply. thus
main tanning his reputation for tacit-
turnity he made on his previous trip.
The reply. 1t 10 said. Will also point
out that Huerta has no legal right to
accede to the demands.
It 10 said that General Huerta in
tends to increase the Mexican army to
500, 900 men.
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WITH ARRIVAL OF NEW HAMP.
SHIRE EIGHT FORMIDABLE YES.
sells WILL be IN FLEET.
SCOUT CRUISER CHESTER
RECEIVES HURRY.UP ORDERS
Being Prepared For Hasty Voyage 70
Vera Cruz - Being Provisionsd for
Two Months and Full Grow Placed
on Board From Other ships-Ma.
rines at Portsmouth to Be Ready.

Washington, Nov. Under orders
from Rear Admiral Fletcher, the bat
tleship New Hampshire is steaming to
Vera Cruz from Tampico. With her
arrival eight American men-of- war
wiz be assembled off Vera Cruz
Officials here gave no reason for
sending the New Hampshire. Admiral
Fletcher gave the order without in
structions from the navy department
The gunboat Annapolis arrived today
at Santa Rosalia. Lower California.
where she Is guarding, at the request
of the French foreign office, band
Of French colonists.
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car s.rik. at Riohmond.

Richmond. Ind. Nov. Tho Rich
mond street car service was tied up
this morning by n strike OF motormcn
and conductors but there was no dis
turbance The men demand moro money.
Interurban cars continued in operation.
The Richmond lines are part OF tho
Terre Haute. indianapolis & Eastern
system. and II Is said the strike at In
dianapolis precipitated the strike here.
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Italy Predict. Intervention.

Rome. Nov. 7.-Commenting on the
Mexican situation today the Giornale
d'Atalia says:
'The sky Is dark over Mexico. The
situation is becoming tragic. Inter
yention is unpopular and is not desired
by the United States, but 1t Is diff
cult to avoid. as Provisional President
Huerta will not yield"
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PAGE ONE.

ssAN oos ~AWSSs WSANO.
PAGE ONE.
Tslseraphie kswss
Huerta to Make Curt Reply 20
Activity Among Naval Vessels.
Ships HurryinY to Vera Cruz.
ATTEMPT Made to Assassinate GEM
erai Dtaz.
ing Assailant
Fat ther OF Appendicitis Dead.
Martial Law Order Withheld.
Attempt to Settle Indianapolis Strike.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News,
Lone Bandit Robs 20" Train.
Educators Decline 20 Halt
Movie" Ordinance get Aside.
Financiers Bested w Woman.
Holstein Bull Sells for $500.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
Mrs. Linds Views OF Mexico.
Shippers Pay Freight on Water.
Story: The Red Button.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
The Modest School Maam.
Modern Business Requirements.
Giving Hand Minded Children
Their Chance.
Topics OF the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN,
ELEVEN.
City News:
Uncle Sam Takes Hand In Hazing
Case.
Threat to Click Sent by Mail.
More Forgeries Discovered.
Teachers Institute Next Week.
County tuberculosis Sanatorium
Suggested.
Genera! and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Firmer Cables Lift Wheat.
Unsettled Weather Aids Corn.
Hogs Advance 106;5 Cents.
Light Supply in Cattle Pens.
No Summer Picnic 20 Subdue Mex
leo.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
MAY CAUCUS ON BILL
Currency Measure May Be Taken
From Hands Of Committee and Made
. Democratic Caucus eiIl-ons Mora
Attempt 70 30 Mads 60 Unite Demo.
Gratis on Committee.

Attempt 70 30 Mads 60 Unite Demo.
Gratis on committes.
Washington. Nov. with the ad-
ministration currency bill extensively
amended by coalition Of republicans
and democrats in the banking COM
mittee. administration forces today
planned to make one more attempt to
unite the committee democrats. Lead
srs decided that unless . bill meeting
he approval Of the administration was
ready by Monday. : caucus WIN be
called. the measure taken from the
hands Of the committee and made q
democratic caucus bill.
Senators Owen, Hollis. Pomerene
and Shaffroth, who have stood by the
provisions Of the administration bill
In the face Of overwhelming votes of
the coalition. will prepare q report
which embodies the principle Of the
administration bill.
After this report IL completed it will
be submitted to the other democrats
on the committee, Senators Reed.
O'Gormon and Hitchcock, who have
consistently voted with the repubu.
cans If these three democrats, or
two Of them. decline to support the
bill in face Of strong pressure from the
White House, the caucus call is ex-
pected to go forth.
Administration senator's contend
that the changes written into the bill
30 far in the committee completely al
ter the theory and purpose Of the
measure a. originally framed.
The democratic senator's have peti.
toned Senator Kern to call q party
conference, to insure such a mee-'ng
Mr.. Kern has notified all absentees to
return to Washington. The senators
who have petitioned for the conference
want to have the committee instructed
to bring out tho report on :he bill a,
q certain time.
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Anad unole Notified.

Paris, Nov. Madame Porfirio
Diaz learned today Of the attack on
General Felix Diaz. She said Gen.
Porflrio Diaz would be greatly shocked
by the occurrance and she would
break the news to him as gently as
possible. Madame Diaz declared that
her husband would say nothing for
publication. as he was determined to
follow the rule he had laid down for
himself not to give any interviews.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
cab;nst pjeousses situation.

Washington. Nov. 7.-When the cab
inet meeting broke up the members
wore shown news dispatches as saying
HIuerta,s reply would be q denial OF the
United States to demand his retire.
ment, but without exception none
would comment
All admitted that the Mexican situ-
alton had been disuussed but silence
was the rule
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
Federal Arbitration Planned.

Washington. Nov. 7.-Cleveland 9.
Mofritt. special agent OF tho Depart
ment OF labor. loft today by direction
Of Acting Secretary Post for IndianAp-
oils to bring about arbitration OF the
street car strike there. Gilbert Stew.
art. another representative OF the do
partment. already IL there.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
MARsHALLTOWN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER

vice. Mr.. Pickler has held the position
OF special deputy collector. Repre-
sentative Kirkpatrick was told that
Mr.. Picker had been gwen an income
tax law position. His assignment to
duty will be made later but 1t is ex-
pected he will have q prominent part
in administering the law In Iowa.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
Father Of Appendicitis.
Tax, Driver. Not 10 Strike.

New York. Nov. I. : Nearly 1000
taxicab chauffeurs decided at mass
meeting today to accept an eleven
hour working day offered by tho em-
ployers. thus recedine from their de-
mand for a ten-hour day. to enforce
which they threatened to strike. The
men formerly worked twelve hours.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
Piekler eco Eir,t PIC.

Washington, Nov. THE first ap-
pointee Of Washington to take charge
Of the income tax work was made yes
terday. The honor fell to an Iowa
man. T. H. Picker, Of Ottumwa. Mr..
Pickler 10 actually the first man ap-
nointed under the income tax law
such additional help as has been put
on In the internal revenue bureau thus
far has been under tho general law
applicable to the internal revenue SER
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
R.o,r,snt.I Band Mustered Out.

Especial to Times-RepubItcan.
Des iMoines. Nov. 7.--Adjutant Cen
eral Logan today ordered the muster
ing out OF the band Of the Fifty-sixth
Iowa regiment stationed at Des Moines
and a new band will be located some-
where IN northern Iowa,
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07

ITO operate department store sue
cessfully you gotta understand wo-
men"
II s'pose So"
"For instance lady who comes In
for a paper Of pins begins operations
by looking at refrigerators or lace cur
misunderstanding Courier Journal.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
axcoMss TAKES BRIDE.

pevneeratIe Politician Welded In Lon.
don-eany Nstables at Ceremony.
London, Nov. 7.-William F. Me-
Combs, Of New York. chairman Of the
Miss Dorothy williams. OF Washington,
.. c.. were married today. The cefe-
u,ony took place In the Roman Cath
ole chapol of d Peter and st. Ed
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
Marine. To Go South.

Portsmouth. N. H.. Nov. 7-Orders
were received from Washington today
for 200 of the 500 marines stationed
here to prepare Immediately for SER
vice In a southern climate.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
MEXICAN ASSAULTS GENERAL
WHO SOUGHT REFUGE ON
AMERICAN eArTLEshlP.
WOUNDED WITH KNIFE
AND BEATEN WITH CANE
0snsrai piaz Attacked While Listening
70 Band Concert on Street Of Ha-
vana, Cuba-Wounds Not Believed to
BE Serious Under Arrest
Had Boon Forswarned Of Plot.

Havana, Nov. 7.-Gen. Feilx Dlaz
was resting easily today at the hospi-
tai where he was taken after having
been wounded in the neck in an at
tack on him last night.
All that Diaz could tell about the
incident was that he and his compan-
ions were listened to the music played
by the band in the Malecon promenade.
when the lights were suddenly extin-
guished and he was attacked. His
wounds are not serious.
The attack on Diaz was made while
he was walking on the Malecon, a
fashionable promenade. He was
wounded behind the ear and in the
neck besides receiving several blows
on the head from a cane. His assail-
ant was arrested.
Gen. Felix Diaz made his escape
from Mexican soil on Oct. 27, taking
refuge on board the United States gum
boat Wheeling, at Vera Cruz. He was
transferred to the Louisiana and from
there to the battleship Michigan last
cubans Warned.
As long ago as Oct. 15, the Cuban
government was warned that band
Of Mexican conspirators were planning
to kill General Diaz, who was then on
his way from Europe to Mexico. The
Cuban government took precautionary
measures and Diaz was closely guarded
when he landed at Havana on his
homeward voyage.
There were rumors Of other plots
against his life when 1t was learned
that he was to return to Havana. A
late Vera Cruz dispatch reported that
Diaz had left behind him there al
legged proof that an agent OF the gov
ernment was on his way to Vera Cruz
to take Diaz to Mexico CITY, dead OF
alive.
General lDiaz was the candidate Of
the nationa. democratic party for the
presidency. He has been sent out OF
the country by General Huerta as
head Of the special Mexican mission
to JaLan but returned for the pur-
pose Of carrying on his campaign.
Feared Husrta.
When he arrived at Vera Cruz, on
October %. he found the situation sc
tnfo6tCnln8 that uo Olu 1lOl uSaAo ~
continue on to the Mexican capital.
General Huerta sent him an invita-
ton to visit Mexico City and even
dispatched an envoy to endeavor tc
induce Diaz to accept the invitation
He declined to do SO and finally made
his way to the American consulate
from which he escaped to launch
which carried him to the Wheeling.
General Felix Diaz is a nephew OF
General Perfirio Diaz, the former pres
ident of the republic. "A year ago he
headed q revolutionary movement al
Vera Cruz which was promptly sup
pressed.
He headed the revolt against Presi-
dent Madero in Mexico City last Feb
ruary, which ended in the overthrow
Of Madero and the assumption OF the
presidency by General Huerta.
General Diax Arrested.
Gen. Felix Diaz was arrested here to-
day and accused Of shooting Pedro
Guerrero, the young Mexican wounded
by a bullet during last nights alter
cation, in the course of which Diaz was
wounded slightly.
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no,.ho. . et;efeI ca,e coneIud.d

Chicago. Nov. 7.-Heartrs OF testi-
mony in the Donahoe- e-Stieeel conspir-
acy case was completed today and
probably the jury will begin Its delib-
erations tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
Boone Pioreer Woman Deed.

Special to Times-Republlcan.
Boone, Nov. 7.-Grandma Pulver.
pioneer Iowa settler. died this after~
noon at the Old Peoples Home hefNs
after long illness. She suffered =
stroke Of paralysis several weeks 49,
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
"FArHER OF APPENDICITIS" DIES
SUDDENLY At eRookLlNE.
MASS.
RECENTLY RETURNED
FROM HUNTING TRIP
Was Apparently in Good Health Until
This Morning, When Suddenly A.
tackled BY Heart Faiiure-Was in
Charge Of President MekinIey's Case
After Shooting at Buffalo.

Stockbridge. Mass. Nov. 7.-Dr
Charles McBurney. the New York
surgeon. died suddenly OF heart dis
ease today at the home of his sister.
at Brookline. Mass.
DR.. McBurney returned from a hunt
ing trip in Maine last Saturday. He
had appeared in his usual health until
this morning.
DR.. McBurney after a practice OF
nearly forty years in New York. retired
to his country estate In 1897. Since re-
siding here he had been an enthusiasts
tic follower OF outdoor life and sports.
In Charge Of Mckinley Case.
DR.. McBurney was born at Roxbury.
Mass. sixty-eight years ago. He was
a graduate OF Harvard College OF
Physicians and Surgeons. New York.
During his professional life he was
connected as visiting or consulting
surgeon with many New York hospit-
ais and for time was professor OF
clinical surgery in the college OF Ply
sicians and Surgeons.
When President Mckinley was shot
in 1901. DR.. McBurney was called from
S.ccsbr!aSe and took charge of the
case.
Father Of Appendicitis.
DR.. McBurney had already acquired
a considerable reputation as n skill
full surgeon when. in 1889. he published
an essay on Experience With Opera
tive Interference in Cases OF Disease
of the Vermiform Appendix" The cs
say brought him recognition from the
whole world and for many years his
friends jocularly called him "the father
OF appendicitis"
His essay caused tho first general
recognition OF tho disease. established
a means OF diagnosis and character OF
treatment. and gave to America at
mitted priority and pre-eminence in
that treatment.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
LOOT BANK SAFE.
Ysoomen Secure $4,000 From institu-
%iou 1t Waltham, MINI.

Austin. Mimi, Nov. THE safe OF
the state bank at waltham. twelve
miles north Of here. was last night
blown open by thieves who escaped
with more than $4,000.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
T..R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News d Today
The Weati,sr,

The Woathee.
Sun rises Nov. Sat $3.50. sets at A:%S.
Iowa-Colder and unsettled weather.
with probably snow late tonight: Sat
urday generally fair and colder: north
aud northwest winds.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
starts Amid chesr,..

The cruiser was expected to sail at 9
a. m. but slight delay in the arrival
Of fresh meat detained her. When all
was ready at 11.15 o'clock orders were
given by Captain Mofrett to cut loose.
and as the ship began to move crowd
Of several thousand persons set up a
cheer. There was hearty response
from members of the crew who lined
the rails Of the Chester.
It took some time for the cruiser to
get Strengthened out but as soon as
her nose was pointed down stream she
put on half steam and was Off
Before sailing Captain Moffett sal I
he expected to reach his destinati or
some time Monday night.
The scout cruiser. which is equipei
with the most powerful wireless ap-
paratus on any ship in the Ameri ,an
navy, is heavily loaded with pro-
visions for three months and a large
supply of ammunition. There is also
aboard machine and field guns.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
Hurry-Up Orders to Scout Cruiser

W STooTS 10 scout CruISer.
Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-The scout
cruiser Chester. under orders to hurry
away to Vera Cruz. is expected to leave
the Philadelphia navy yard some time
today II fog on the Delaware does not
interfere seriously with navigation. The
last of the supply Of provisions suf-
ficient for three months was put
aboard this forenoon. A slight delay
In completing the loading was due to
non arrival Of consignment Of fresh
meat.
The sailors and marines on the
chester are eager to get away.
Captain Moffett, who was trans
ferred from the command Of the battle
ship Maine to the Chester. Is pleased
with his crew. When the orders to
sail were received there was not much
more than a skeleton crew on the
Chester and the men were drafted from
the other ships in the yards.
Official denials of reports that other
ships In the yards are being prepared
for immediate sea duty continue to be
made. There is much repair work be-
ing done on the ships in reserve and
officers say these activities are mis-
taken for preparations to get them
away.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-07
General piaz Arrested.

day and accused of shooting Pedro
Guerrero, the young Mexican wounded
by a bullet during last nights alter
cation, in the course of which Diaz was
wounded slightly.
General Diaz is said to have handed
the revolver to one Of his companions
after he had shot and seriously wound
ed Guerrero, who stabbed Diaz with a
knife. Guerrero's condition is critical.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-14

quest was granted and she and her
husband knelt and prayed.
The woman gave up pawn tickets
received when she Is said to have
pawned the stolen valuables. and said
she was glad she hal been arrested
at last Because It appears she has
deserted dishonest paths she may be
shown leniency. but she Is beiag held
for extrndition.
Mrs. Fails disappeared from the
Walton home a year ago. Then the
jewelry was missed. The police were
unable TO nnd the woman or any
member OF her family Walton hap
pencd yesterday into the house on
Cedar-st. where the girl lives. He
learned that she was the daughter of
the woman whom he had employed.
He asked her where her mother
lived. She said she didn't know.
WALTON told the girl he believed his
mother had robbed him. Then begun
the struggle In the child's mind TO
tell OF her mothers present abiding
place, which she discovered by fol-
lowing her parent across the Della
ware river.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-14

making IL stand out mass OF woven
rubies set IL emerald.
he drew long Sigh OF moro than
delight. for framed in the doorway he
saw a figure IN a!sty white. leaning
70 tine gilded upright OF harp. li9
knew at once that it was Shirley
Holding his breath. ne came closer,
his feet muffled in tho thick grass.
She wore a gown Of some gauzcliss
material spIinkled- with knots OF en-.
oroidery and with her lifted face AID
filmy aureole OF hair, she looked like
tall golden candle. lie stood in tno
dense obscuIity. one hand gripping
the gnarled limb OF II catalpa, his
eyes following the shapely arms from
wrist to shoulder. the fingers stray
ing across the strings, the bending
check caressing the carved wood. She
was playing the melody OF Shelley $
Indian Serenade-touching the chorus
softly and tenderly-and his lips NOV
ed molding themselves soundiessiy
TO the words:
Il arise from dreams OF thee,
In the urst sweet sleep or niSht.
When the winds are breathins low
ana tao stars Gre SHINING prlSnt'
1 arise from dreams or thee,
And n spirit In my feet
Has led mc---who knows how! 49,
To thy chamber window, Sweet.
The serenade died in single long
note. AS II In answer 10 II there
rose a flood OF bird-music from DO
You'd the arbor-jets of song that
swelled and rippled To soaring mei-
ody. She heard 1t, too, fer the sra'
Gle fingers fell from the strings.
She listened moment. with head
held TO one side. then sprang up end
came through the door and down the
steps.
He hesitated moment, then a sin
sle stride took him from the shadow
The Detroit times., 1913-11-14
CHAPTER XVII.
Revond the Box-t1cdqe.

As he greeted her, his gaze plun5
ed deep into hers. She had recoilec
step, startled, to recognize him al
most instantly He noted tho shrink
Ing and thought II due to e stabbins
memory OF that forest-horror. His
arst words were prosaic enough:
I'm an uncomfortable trespasser,
Re scid. 1t must seem nwfuiiy PROV
ly, but I didn't realize ! was on pri
vate property till | passed the hedge
there.
AS her hand lay In his. strange
fancy stirred IN him: In that wood
meeting she had seemed something
witch-liko, the wilful spirit of the pas
sionate spring herself. mixed OF her
aerial essences and jungle wilder
nesses: In this scented dim-lit close
she was grave-eyed. subdued, paler
pensiye woman Of under half-guessed
sadnesses and haunting moods. With
her answer, however, this gravity
seemed to slip from her like gar
ment. She laughed lightly.
II love to prowl myself. l think
sometimes I like the night better
than the day. I believe In one OF my
incarnations / must have been pam
ther."
do you know" he said. II follow
ed the scent OF those roses? l smell
ed Il at Damory Court"
TT goes for miles when the air is
heavy as il is tonight. How terrible
il would be II roses were intoxicating
like poppies l get almost tpsy
with the odor sometimes, like cat
with catnip."
They both laughed. I'm growing
superstitious about flowers" he said.
You know rose figured In our first
meeting. And In our last"
(Continued.l