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Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
FAMOUS ACTOR DEAD
e. M. Holland Passes Away Suddenly
at c!eveIand-Death Due to Heart
Dissase-Long Associated With
Leading Players On American Stage.

Cleveland. o., Nov. 24.-E. M. Hol-
land, aged 65, a. widely known actor.
died here today Of heart disease. Hol-
land starred in many productions and
created leading roles in many other
cities. His home was in New York.
Edmund Milton Holland was born in
New York, Sept. Z. 1848, and came from
a family of players. He was long asso-
ciated with the principal stock COM
panies of New York City, and created
many important roles. such as Captain
Redwood, the detective. in Jim The
Penman;" Colonel Moberly. in ALA
bama;" Colonel Carter in Colonel Car
ter of Cartersville." and many others.
He appeared for thirteen seasons at
Wallack's theater, under the manage
ment of Lester Wallack. from 1867 to
1880, and the following ten seasons was
with the A. NJ. Palmer Company In
1867 he starred with with his brother
Joseph in "A Social Highwayman." In
.1s01-02 he was starred In ..Eben Hold !
en-" and the following season he was
For two seasons he appeared with
great success as Captain Bedford, in
"Rafes." In support of Kyrle Bellew.
Mr.. Holland was starred in "The
House OF Thousand Candles" under
the management of James K. Hackett,
during the season OF 1907-O8.
His more recent appearances have
been as Gentle in 1.-THE Battle.' with
Wilton Lackaye: in vaudeville with
James X. Hackett, in 1.-THE Bishops
Candlesticks," an episode from Hugo's
Les Miserables, and as Mr.. Baxter in
s'FOreign Exchange"
Mr.. Holland has long been regarded
as one Of the most finished character
actors on the stage.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
eEMMILL GETS STATE JOB.
Carroll Educator Becomes Secretary OF
Board Of Education.

Carroll Educator Becomes Secretary Of
Board Of Education.
Des Moines Nov. 24.-The state
board Of education at Cedar Rapids
elected w. H. Gemmill Of Carroll to be
secretary Of the board and member Of
the finance committee. Mr. Gemmill
now is superintendent Of schools at
Carroll. He will come to Des Moines
and begin his duties about Dec. I.
Mr. Gimmill Is one Of 1owa's fore
most educators. He began his educa-
tional career as teacher in Keokuk
county and later the citizens Of that
county called him to fill the office Of
county superintendent. Here he made
q reputation as an educator. He put
new life into the rural schools, intro
duced new methods. gave helpful SUI
pervisfon to the teachers, inspired the
pupils and interested the parents In
better education and promoted social
efficiency in the county.
Later Superintendent Gemmill was
called to supervise the schools at Dali
las Center; where he made such a sue.
cess Of the work that he attracted the
attention Of Iowa educators. Here his
school became one Of the best organ
lied and instructed In the state.
For the last two years Professor
Gemmill has been the superintendent Of
the Carroll schools. Here he took
charge Of an excellent system Of
schools which have rapidly increased
under his supervision.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
PREP pc MEssAo9 70 eol1SI
q . uRalho ADOPTION
or MEASURE.
ArE IN sENATE
OPENED ~ Mr.. oWgIe
Bill Rsaehss Arsamsnt Stage DUE Wllg
Not Be votsd Upon Until New osWs
sress cenvsnse-vNilsen eueeseds O.
Preventing split In Party-csnNaao
Program Closely.

Washington, Nov. 20. PTssideae
ished tomorrow but just when it w1ll
be delivered Will depend on the coR-
venience OF both houses In arra1San1
a joint session Hitherto tho pre6idsA'o
message has been read the day aftSe;
the conventng Of congress-
It u expected the president Will dwell
on the need Of early action on the ear-s
cency blu and he viii point out his rs
titude toward trust legislation lsaviu1s
the legislative committees the task e1
writing specific remedies. He will 3Al1o
refer to the Mexican situation.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
Explosion IN CITY HALL

Fred Hurber, Janitor Of Clinton Mu-
nioipaI Building, sarly Burned.
Clinton, Nov. 24.-Fred Hurber, jan
itor at the Clinton city hall, was sew
erly burned about the head. face and
hands Saturday in gas explosion
which shattered nearly every window
in the council chamber, and the deto-
nation Of which was heard for blocks.
The explosion followed the action Of
Mr.. Huber In lighting a match while
standing near the vault in the east
wall Of the council room. Agas Jet
was open, and terrific explosion en-
sued. The victim Of the accident was
hurried to Agatha hospital in the city
ambulance. Although his burns are
very painful they are not considered
dangerous.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
Train Victim identified.

Specia! to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, Nov. A.-The young man
who was killed by q Rock Island train.
Thursday night, was Grant Hughes. re-
Gently bellboy in the Hotel Daven.
port, at Davenport.
This fact became known when posi-
tive Identification was made by his
brother. John Hughes. Jr. Of Daven-
port, and sister. Mrs. r. Walters. Of
oxford, and other relatives. who read
OF the tragedy in the newspaper dis
patches from Iowa City, and came
hither to investigate the death OF the
unknown.
The young man was IS years and
months Of age. He was born and
reared in Oxford, where the body was
taken Sunday. after the complete
Identification established the right Of
the claimants to remove the mangled
form from the university anatomy
building, where it was to rest for sixty
days. If not called for.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Telesraphio New:
Railroads Plead For Rate Raise.
Dividends Not Being Earned.
Plans Completed For White House
Wedding.
Wilson Not Backing UP in Mexico,
Two Army Aviators Killed. !
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR
Iowa News:
Des Moines Goes Dry.
Woman Blamed For Invalidattng
Petition.
Mayor Baughn Stays Ousted.
Ratekin Suit Settled.
Mental Detectives Among Prisoners.
Van Wagenen Will Not Resign.
PAGE FIVE.
General News and Story:
Income Tax Law Unpopular.
"The Red Button"
PAGE SIX.
Editorials:
A Story for Old and Young.
Yes, Send the Old Man Back.
Business Last Week.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGES SEVEN. EIGHT, NINE, TEN,
ELEVEN.
City News:
Rhodes Teachers In Sectional Meet
ing.
City Wins Davis Case.
Pupils to Give to Poor
Laymen. in Sermonettes, Urge Early
Shopping.
Bride Of Two Months Dies.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General;
Rain In Argentina Lift Wheat.
Lack Of Support Causes Corn Weak
ness.
Strength in Cattle Trade.
Hogs Slow But Higher.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
PLEAD FoRABusED ExILEs
Citizens Of European Countries Issue
Appeal Setting Forth BrutaIities Of
Russian Penal system-Epidenic Of
Suicides Among Prisoners.

Berlin, Nov. 24.-The suffering from
hunger. diseases and ill-treatment Of
Russian political prisoners and exiles,
are set forth in an appeal published in
many European papers today over
signatures Of several hundred promi-
nent men and women of Germany,
England, France and other countries.
An epidemic Of suicide is said to
prevail at present among the banished
political offenders, who, it is stated in
the appeal. regard this as their only
means Of salvation. The signers will
form a committee to collect and pub
lish facts.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
AUTO BANDITS IN OMAHA.
Robbers Take Car and Hold-Up Thre
Victims Within Ono Hour.

Robbers Take Car and old-Up Three
Victims Within Ono Hour.
Omaha, Nov. 24.-Omaha had its
first real experience with auto bandits
late last night when two men riding In
a high powered automobile, which 1t
is believed they had stolen. held up
three different men in as many sep
arate places. all within an hour. One
of the victims. e. J. Feathers. while
attempting to escape, received a large
caliber bullet in his left leg.
None OF the robberies netted the
bandits large sums.
Early in the evening r. b. Ives, OF
North Bend. Neb.. reported the theft
OF his automobile from In front Of a
friends home in Omaha.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
SATURDAYS FOOTBALL RESULTS.
iowa Defeated by Nebraska Because
of Slump in Playing Form.

Lincoln. Neb. Nov. 24.-Nebraska Tor
the second time this year. demon-
strated Its superiority over team rep.
resenting the western conference and
defeated the Iowa university eleven in
a rame narred by frequent fumblings,
by a score Of ~ to 0. Iowa was able
to work its famous spread" play but
in only one period. the third.
It was bitterly fought battle after
that. The fumbling OF both teams was
frequent. both losing many yards. The
injury to Houghton. the Iowa center,
early in the game prevented accurate
passing and this was responsible Ior
the frequent losses OF the bali by the
IoWans.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
AuTolsTs FLlRT WITH DEATH.
lnnocentIy Speed over Boulevard
Strewn With Dynamite Sticks.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 24.-The police
let II be known today that for three
weeks automobilis have been flirting
with death as they drove along Grant
boulevard, the favorite motor track be-
tween the fashionable east end district
and down town. During that time they
had collected 120 sticks of dynamite
apparently placed Systematically along
the road. Late yesterday they collect
ed more on the boulevard and arrested
Herman Leidman, alleging he knew
something Of the theft Of Dynamite
from a contract magazine.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
Gift From Factory Girls.

New York, Nov. PA delegation
representing 500 girl employees of
white goods factory left today for
Washington to present to Miss Jessie
Wilson, the presidents daughter. Il
hand embroidered linen petticoat as
wedding gift. Miss Wilson, it was un-
derstood had made an appointment to
receive the committee at the White
House this evening. All of the 500 girls
played some part in the making Of the
fine petticoat, which Is embroidered
with a garland of roses and an Amer
ican eagle and flags, bearing the
initials u. w. S."-Jessie Wilson
Sayre. The idea was prompted by ap-
probation of work that Miss Wilson
has done as q social worker among the
New York factory girls.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
Doba%e Curr,ney Dilj.

Washington. Nov. A-The colroney
bill began the second stage Of its lsgsl
islative Journey today when 0oaakoDs
owen. chairman Of tho senate hanklno
committee, opened debate in the aenA4A
Mr. Owen devoted much OF his time tos
demonstrating how tho administra4toa
plan would operate.
Senator Hitchcock. OF the ant1-a4.
ministration wing Of the banking COME
mittee, win follow Senator Owsn 70
present the bill drawn BY himsAR anA
the five republicans Of the comSuittaA
Prevents Split In Party.
The special session. which will 80
on Saturday next has given the no u
those who predicted . split between eAAs
conservative and progressive democgatDl
before many months Of tho adsninAGtro.
ton had passed. and It 10 not oeeu6eA
advisable to force situation Wh1eA
may cause an trTevocAblo break ho.s
tween tho presidsnt and his suppesfafos
and those who are opposed 70 some
the features Of lho White house p01s
iciieA
Putting tho best Face no con oaselo
situation. preadent Wilson = sxrg -;
ing satisfaction with what tha eassA
session has accomplished He alaA16o
special privilege has recelve0 knock.
out blow by the tariff reviG1on apo ~
the way In which wealth haa boeA
taxed thru the excise on inconaeA aAA
as to currency reform. II 10 now on the
way to final achievement.
A currency bill has passed the 'hotoo
and is on the calendar OF tho senate
Mr.. Wilson intends to do eveTythln4
In his power to limit debate and 20 e1.s
~Dls A,A0
with view to securing the adopte3n
OF the fundamental principles in wlsnh
he believes. II necessary. he will force
the senate to his way of thdnking ~
having the house hold out against pfo.
visions which he regards as objection.
able.
Confines Hi. Program Closely.
Aside from the tariff and income tar
and the progress made in connection
with that passage OF the currency bin.
the president has accomplished nothing
Of a constructive character. Il must
be said for him that ne did not try to
do much else.
The treaties OF arbitration OF 1908
which Secretary Bryan renewed and
which were laid before the senate for
approval have not been ratined. and
there is small chance OF ratification
until the California question with Ja-
pan and tho Panama canal tolls ques-
ton with Great Britain have been adj
justed.
The president has distributed less
than 5000 Offices among hungry demo-
Gratis. whereas he has about 5000 more
to dole out. His appointments In the
main have been satisfactory. tho ha
has been subjected and will be SUBJ
jected to a great deal OF criticism in
connection with the way In which hd
has used the diplomatic service to re-
ward contributors to his cnmpai ign
fund
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
NO RELIEF YET IN SIGHT
Des Moines saloonists vainIy Seeking
Way TO Reopen Doors and Continue
Business Until Next City Election
Cedar Rapids Not Affected.

Des Moines, Nov. 24.-Attorneys for
Des Moines saloons were today busy
preparing petition for q rehearins In
the saloon case and for q stay OF pro-
ceedtngs pending the rehearing. in the
hope that some order may be secured
under which the saloons may be re-
opened and kept open until the next
city election Members OF the court
were all out Of the city and the general
belief is that the court would have no
authority to grant the saloons right to
operate without a valid petition.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
MExIcANs SHOOT MARSHAL.
Fatally Wound Officer Who Trys to
Prevent Disturbance.

Santa Paula, Cal, Nov. 24.-In an at
tempt to round UP party Of Mexicans
who were Shooting up the town" early
today. City Marshal H. NJ. Norman
was fatally wounded and Sheriff Mar
lin with q posse Is out seeking the
men responsible.
The disturbance occurred in the
Mexican quarter. Norman with the
towns night watchman. j. o. Gammel.
sought to arrest the men who promptly
opened fusilade. Norman was shot
thru the lungs
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
PRESIDENTS DAUGHTER TO BE,
COME MRS. FRANCIS 3. sAYRE
TOMORROW.
PERSONAL FRIENDS OF
FAMILIES ONLY INVITED
Guest List Muc, Smaller Than That Of
Lonaworth. Roosevelt Wedding But
Ceremony Promises to Be Brilliant
Scene-Few Members Of Congress
Among Invited Guests.

Washington, Nov. "a. - Finishing
touches for the White House wedding
were in evidence in the historic east
room today and a rehearsal Of the
ceremony late in the afternoon COM
pleted all the plans for tonorroW's
program, when Jessie Wilson. the
presidents second daughter, will be-
come the wife Of Francis Bowes Sayre.
Gifts and guests continued to ar
rive during the day. While the num-
Der Of guests will be much smaller
than at the wedding of Alice Roose-
welt and Nicholas Longworth. dis
tinguished company has been invited
and the ceremony promises to be
brilliant scene.
The house Of representatives has
adjourned until Wednesday and while
the senate plans to work on the day
Of the wedding it may adjourn in time
vited to attend.
Dr.. GrenfsII Best Man.
DR.. Winfred T. Grenfell, the Labra-
dor mission worker, who Is to be best
man for Mr.. Sayre, arrived here today.
Mrs. Sayre, mother of the bridegroom,
was expected to be a guest at the
White House today.
Many members Of the Princeton
faculty, who have long been close
friends of President and Mrs. Wilson
and their daughters, have received In
vitations.
Altho no guest list has been made
public it is known the invitations have
been limited almost entirely to per-
sonal friends Of Mr.. Sayra Miss Will
son and the two families. No invita-
tions have been issued to senators or
representatives as such tho a few have
been invited, and outside Of the cab.
met, the diplomatic corps and some
high officials Of the army and navy.
invitations to official Washington were
scarce.
.f Gifts Are Not Displayed.
AS the wedding gifts arrived they
were placed in large room where the
members Of the family superintended
the work Of unpacking.
Those guests who are members OF a
house party were shown the gifts, tho
it Is understood the presents will not
be on view tomorrow. The most val.
liable gift is the diamond pendant
given by the members Of the house OF
representatives. White House officials
say Miss Wilson has been greatly dis
pleased by the exaggerated stories OF
the value Of the presents received.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
philippine Commissioners Named.

Philippine commissioners Named.
Washington, Nov. "a President
Wilson today nominated the following
American members Of the Philippine
commission:
Secretary Of public instruction and
vice governor of the islands. Hender-
son S. Martin, Of Kansas.
Secretary Of commerce and police,
Clinton L. Riggs of Baltimore. Mr..
Secretary Of the interior. Winfred T.
Denison, of New York.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
BEGIN COLD STORAGE INQUIRY.

Alleged Combination Under Investiga-
tion by Justice Department.
Washington. Nov. 24.-Agents Of the
department Of Justice today began an
investigation Of the alleged comb!ha-
tion Of cold storage concerns which At
torney General McReynolds says may
be responsible for the high price Of
eggs and other pro ducts. If combina-
tion is discovered criminal prosecution
may result.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
To Revive Ferns.

Nitrate Of soda dissolved IN water
should bo given to ferns that are
small or weak, ons-Quartsr Of n
ounce Of nitrate to gallon Of water.
One-half IN ounce Of nitrate to gal
lon of water should be used on plants
that are large and vigorous. SCOT and
salt are also good to use occasionally.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
Cedar ,Rapids Not Affected.

Cedar Rapids. Nov. 24.-The decision
of the state supreme court affecting
Des Moines saloons will have no bear
ing on the local situation. The Busi-
ness Mems Temperance Association
appeared before the city council this
morning demanding that the saloons
be closed. but the city attorney held
their pleas were ill-advised- The Cedar
Rapids petition Of consent was passed
upon by the board Of supervisors. the
district court and the supreme court
and declared sufficient by all three
bodies
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
Of Captain Simons would have held
them ecOrelesa

them ecoreless
Hubbard's men commenced q terrific
battering at the Bulldog line. smash
ing Reeve. the big tackle, for gain aft
er gain. The visitors astonished Drake
with their repertoire of plays, and
sprung double passes and hips with al
most bewildering rapidity. Drake
fought every inch Of the way, and sew
eral times held the heavier Ames
squad for four downs, but on offense
they could not pierce the line for gains.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
WEAKNESS OF PENAL SYSTEM.

Case Of Earl Jones Calls Attention to
Lack Of Pardon Power.
Special to Times
Des Moines, Nov. 24.-The situation
which developed In relation to the al
legged railroading Of Earl Jones of
Corning to prison for eloping with a
young lady Of "a. called sharply to the
attention Of the state officials the
weakness Of the penal system In that
seemingly there IS small provision for
any review by disinterested
tribunal Of such proceedings In = way
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
BEAT WIFE EVERY WEEK.

Brutal Husband 20 Servo Thirty 0aye'
In Wor1e heuee.
Pittsburgh. Pa, Nov. 34.-On con-
piaint of his wife, who declared NJ
husband had beaten her once sv19y
week since they were married, . tofql
Of 2,0s0 times, Peter Edwards wae oeNs4
fenced to thirty days In the work huo1e,
at a Sunday session Of the police ooee|
here. s aksgt ~ tz II
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
pi,cuss Colorado Coal Strike.

Discuss Colorado Coal Strike.
Washington, Nov. "a. - Senator
Thomas discussed the Colorado coal
strike today with President Wilson.
The president said he had not yet re-
ceived a report from Secretary Wilson
and that he would not be able to con-
slider further steps until the secretary's
return
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
praI<e Easy For Ameo.

Des Moines, Nov. 24.-The Ames
team came back strong Saturday. de-
feating the Drake Bulldogs by q score
OF 26 to 3. From the first whistle the
battle was fierce one, but the Cy-
clones outgeneraied the Blue and
white, and only for the pretty booting
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
MANY HUNTING FATALITIES.

Twelve Deaths in Maine Since Open-
ing Of Season, Oct. I.
Portland. Maine, Nov. 24.-Twelve
fatalities have been reported in Maine
since the hunting season opened. Oct.
1, and there is still another month In
which game may be shot.
OF the fatal accidents three were due
to tho victims being mistaken for ami
mails.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
villa Return. to Command.

FL Paso, Tex, Nov. 24-Pancho VII
la returned during the night to his
army after shipping several carloads
of supplies to his men. Rebel REIN
forcements from Ojinaga have reached
Juarez. Tehy number about 800 and
are volunteers from the eastern border.
commanded by. Major Manuel Ochoa.
Eleven Mexicans are held prisoners
at the United States army post at
Fort Bliss In connection with an al
legged plot to organize a movement to
aid the federals in retaking Juarez.
Among the prisoners is Colonel Jose
Orozco, q cousin Of Gen. Pasqual
Orozco.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
FOUND BULL FIGHTERS SCHOOL

SpaniArdo Halso Fund OF $J0V,UOU tOr
institution at Cordova.
Cordova, Spain. Nov. 24.-The OPEN
ing Of school for bull fighters indie
Gates that the sport IL not declining
In Spain. A fund OF 100000 was
raised for the founding OF school
which is the first OF its kind with tho
exception Of small school at Seville.
It was a long standing rivalry between
local fighters and those Of Seville that
led to the founding OF the school here.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
Six German Laborers Killed.

Berlin, Nov 24.-Six men were killed
and two others fatally injured when
a train crashed into a group Of work.
men Just outside Berlin this morning.
The approach Of the train was hidden
by o cloud Of smoke.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
COUSIN TO "MARY" IS OLD.
Kin Of Heroine of Nursery Rhyme
Celebrates 1O3d eirthday.

Celebrates 1o3d Birthday.
Lancaster. Mass. Nov. 24.-Richard
K. Powers. who claims close relations
ship to Mary" who Is the heroine OF
a nursery rhyme about persistent
little lamb. has Just celebrated his
1O2d anniversary here.
Mary" whose full name was Mary
Sawyer, was a cousin Of Powers. he
AYERS. and her lamb was one OF twins
born on the Sawyer farm in March.
1914
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
FAULTY FALSE WORK BLAMED.

coroner's Jury Renders Opinion in
Case Of Cedar Rapids Disaster.
Cedar Rapids, Nov. 24.-The cor
oner's jury investigating the collapse
Of the Lyman Stark building rendered
it's opinion today. declaring the coll
lapse was due to faulty and insuffici-
ent false work used to support the
fresh concrete.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24

to have efficient and adequate service.
and to progress measureably with the
other sections Of the country"
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
cH,cAGoAN FATALLY HURT.
Dean Robinson Falls Under Train a.
Rurlinaton Depot.

Burlington, Nov. 24.-DeGn Robinson,
OF 1901 Taylor avenue, Chicago, 33
years OF age. sustained probably fatal
injuries when he foil from Burlington
route fast train on which he was beat
ing his way. The accident happened at
the union station in the presence OF
many people. His legs and arms were
crushed and 1t is thought his skull is
fractured.
Evening times-Republican., 1913-11-24
FOOTBALL FAN TOO ARDENT.
Sparta Rooter Suceumbs to ApopIexy
Brouoht on by Cheerinq.


Sparta, Wis, Nov. 24.-C. E. Simp-
son, proprietor Of the largest hardware
store in Sparta, is a victim of his love
for football. On Saturday he was one
of those who cheered loudest for the
Sparta team who was beating, 60 to 2,
the Grand Rapids team, one of the can
didates against it for the state cham
pionship When the Spartans made the
final touchdown, Simpson fell in an at
tack of apoplexy. Today he died. He
was 81 years old. z