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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
BOY MURDERER HIRED.
Lack Of Motive for Crime Causes Be
lief That Others Were Implicated.

Elgin. Ill.,, April 21.-Herman Coppes,
is wears old, paroled from the st.
Charles reformatory, who confessed
yesterday to the murder OF Mrs. Maud
Sleep and her two children. was held
by the grand jury today for the crimes.
The apparent absence of any motive
for the boy to have committed the
crime has led authorities to believe
that he may have been induced to Kill
Mrs. Sleep and her children by an
other
Investigation OF circumstances when
indicate that a relative of the victims
may have been implicated in the muir
desr has begun. Several clews which
point to the possibility that this rela-
tive may have induced the BOY 10
have committed tn. crimes for
nooneterv consideration are being fol-
lowed.
".she told me to do my chores, is tho
substance of coppes' statement, Il toid
her l wouldn't do them. She SAID she
would see about it. l shot at her SIN
times. Then I went for an AK In the
woodshed and killed the two kids, VINO
were Yelling. Then l raised the trap
door in the kitchen and dropped all
three or them into the cistern."
AS the boy told his story of the hor-
rors Of last Monday afternoon his race
lighted with smile. and he giggled
as If at something thoroughly anus
ing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
PACIFIC PROBLEM CONSIDERED.
Railroad Merger Dissolution Taken Up
by loxett and Court

ST. Paul, April 21.-The plan Of dis
solution Of tAe Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific railways recently or
dered by the United States supreme
court. was to be discussed today at q
conference between Robert s. Lovett.
chairman of the board Of directors Of
the Union Pacific. and Judges Hook,
Sanborn and Adams.
1t was said the plan. would be taken
up in detail and that IN case a method
Of dissolution could not be agreed upon
an application for additional time in
which to reconsider the case would be
filed in behalf of the roads.
United States District Attorney
Houpt. of st. Paul, was to represent
the government at the conference.
Mr.. Lovett said he hoped to conclude
the conference within two or three
days.
Judges Hook, sanborn and Smith
took under advisement the motion
made by Judge Lovett that the time
of submitting plan for the dissolution
OF the merger of the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific be extended until July
1. The judges before giving a decision
will ask the United States supreme
court whether they have authority to
permit such an extension Of time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21


ern states, while there win pe unsettled
weather, with local rains the first part
of the week, In the Upper Mississippi
valley, the region Of the great lakes
and the northwestern states" said the
bulletin. "A change to warmer weather
will overspread the eastern states. the
lake region and the Ohio valley Tues
day and Wednesday,.
1.-The next storm Of importance will
appear in the far west Tuesday or We'd
nesday, move eastward and cross the
great central valleys Thursday or Fri
day and the eastern states near the end
of the week. This disturbance will be
preceded by general rise in tmpera-
ture, be attended by showers and thun-
derstorms and be followed by consider
ably colder weather, which will over
spread the northwestern states Thurs
day and Friday"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
m'REvNoLDs' QUEER MOVE.

Attorney General Asks Permission to
File Brief in State Rate Cases.
Washington, April 81. = Attorney
General McReynolds today prepared
an application to the supreme court
for leave to file brief "as friend OF
the court" in the state rate cases
which have been pending for decision
more than year The significance OF
the move was not apparent.
Attorney General McReynolds ex-
planned his action by saying the gov
ernment is interested in Texas rate
cases before the commerce court In
volving some Of the same points.
Later the supreme court granted the
application Of the department OF JUS
tice to intervene in the state rate cases
and received brief on behalf OF the
government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21

prices are low and competition is keen
er and much more injurious to the
American producer. and that 1t bears
more heavily on the honest importer
and favors the man who by perjury
and fraud undervalues hts goods and
escapes his fair share OF taxation"
The elimination from the democratic
bill OF the maximum and minimum
feature of the present law IL deplored
by the republicans, who claim that thru
this provision great tariff concessions
and regulations were procured and
much added TO the export trade Of the
country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
RAY PFANscHmlDT GUILTY.
Jury Fixes Penalty for ouadrupIe Crime
at Death.

Quincy. III, April 2l.-Ray Pfan-
schmidt was found guilty Saturday
night OF the murder of his father,
mother. sister and Miss Emma kaem-
pen. The penalty Is death. The jury
retired at 1923 Saturday afternoon and
at o'clock word came that an agree.
ment had been reached. When the judga
asked is the jury had reached a verdict.
Foreman Sparks handed written
paper to Judge Williams who read II
and handed 1t to Circuit Clerk Beatty.
who read:
I'VE, the Jury. find Ray Pfanschmidt
guilty Of the murder of his sister,
Blanche Pfanschmidt and fix the PEN
atty at death"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
LLrOwN, IOWA, MONDAY APRIL 81 1919
liam Pierpont Hamilton and Herbert
Livingston Sattcrlee, receive each an
outright legacy Of 31,000,000.

liam Pierpont Hamilton and Herbert
Livingston Sattcrlee, receive each an
outright legacy OF 31,000,000.
Mr. Morgan. also made provision for
various relatives amounts ranging
from $25O,OOO, to j. p. Beavor Webb.
down in varying sums. He also re-
membered literally many friends. bus
mess associates and employees. Consid-
cradle sums are also given churches
and missionary societies, in which he
was interested. His private charities
are to be continued on the same scale
as during his lifetime.
Exseutors Take Oath.
J. p. Morgan, the testator's son.
Herbert l.. SatterIee, and w. P. Ham
ilton, his sons tn-law. and Louis Cass
Ledyard, the Morgan attorney, filed
their oaths as executors today. Mrs.
Morgan. the widow, and three daugh-
ter's, Miss Morgan, Mrs. Satterlee and
Mrs. Hamilton. and J. p. Morgan,
waivedcitation and the will probably
will be admitted to probate tomorrow.
The petition to the surrogate makes
the formal declaration that the value
OF the real estate and personal In
volved is over $4,000 in each case.
Mr.. Morgan's will was filed for pro-
bate shortly before II o'clock this
morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
STRONG GOVERNOR OF ALASKA

Prssidsnt Wilson Sends Few Nomina-
tiors to Senate Today.
Washington. April 21.-President
Wilson today sent the following norni-
nations to the senate:
Governor Of Alaska. E. s. Strong,
Of Juneau.
Surveyor general Of Alaska-Charles
E. Davidson. of Alaska.
Auditor for the war department.
]. L. Baity, Of Missouri.
Collectors of customs-At Astoria,
Ore. William c. Logan; at Portland,
Charles G. Burke.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
GRAIN VESSEL LOST.
Steamer Uganda. damned BY Ice, Goes
Down In Lake Michigan.

Milwaukee, April 21.-The steamer
Uganda. grain laden, bound from Mil
waukee to Buffalo. sank in Lake Michi-
gan. Sunday night near the straits OF
Mackinac, after being crushed In the
ice, according to Information brought
here today by the crew OF the Anna c.
Minch. The Uganda's crow. consisting
of twenty two persons. was rescued.
The Uganda was one OF the largest
wooden boats on the lakes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONEs s'i
Tslsov.ehio News,
Democrats Plan Gag on Tarin De-
bate.
Republicans See Menace in Bin.
Morgan Fortune Remains Unknown.
Plan to Outwit Protesting British
ers.
Move to Abrosate Two Treaties.
More Recruits Join Belgian Strikers.
PAGES TWO AND THREE
Iowa News: tE
Last Acts Of LegiSAtura.
Professor Won Coelln Dead.
F1rebuE Guilty OF Many CrtmeA
Supposed Pauper Was Wealthy.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL: xt.!.
BY Way Of Comparison.
The Life Insurance Man Knows.
The Business Field.
Topics OF the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Colonel Hodhunter Of Missouri
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Murder Confessed at Iowa Falls.
Masons to Meet in Council Bluffs.
PAGE SEVEN.
Iowa and General News:
Items From Many Towns.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City Nsws:
Young Knab Confesses Horse Thefts.
Stole Cope Horse and One at Baxter.
Council Orders Mile Water Mains.
Mitchell Reappointed Library Trustee.
Two Well Known Farmers of County
Dead.
Liscomb Man Sees Brother Long
Mourned as Dead
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Foreign Situation Still Rules Wheat.
Corn Depressed By Influential Sell
ing.
Slight Dip in Hog Prices.
Good Demand For Best Cattle.
Penrose Threatens to InsurGe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
a,IeFaAoEnEs HAVE INNING.
svot,. For Women" Enthusiasts Ap'
ne.r Before Senate Committee.


near Before Senate Committee.
W.shinRton,, April 21-Advocates Of
.svntes for women" were ready for their
timing when the senate women's suf-
frsra committee met today. The anti
s,fSrasi.ts were given two hours Sat-
ur6ay to explain their opposition to the
rro,tosal that an amendment causing
eu,ial suffrage be recommended by con-
gress.
Leaders Of the cause" had attended
4he anti suffrage hearing and declared
1hey were ready to make answer both
eenerally and specifically to the argu-
msafa Of their opponents. Miss Alice
paul. who has been in charge Of the ma
tional suffrage headquarters here and
who largely planned and directed the
sufIrase parade OF March 3. was prom
fnent among the advocates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
Aar.. to Enact Land Bill.

Sacramento. Cal, April 21.--1t was
said today by administration leaders
in the state senate and assembly that
a definite agreement to enact an anti
alien land Law. directed solely against
the Japanese and exempting all foreig-
ners eligible to citizenshfp" In the
United States. has been reached and
would be carried out this week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
pessrtinu Guard. Kill Pursuer.
Business is at standstiII.

La Louviere. Belgium. April 21.--A
few coal miners descended the pits
here today but the suspension Of work
was complete at the metal foundries
and uuarries and business is at a
standstill thruout the district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
BOYS WRECK BELGIAN TRAIN.
Sixteen Persons Injured and Strikers
Unjustiy Blamed

Ninove. Belgium. April el.--A pas
senger train was wrecked near here to-
dya by houlders which had been piled
on the track near sharp curve. Six
teen persons were badly injured.
The wreck was first attributed TO
strikers but later ii was discovered
that the rocks had been placed OH the
line by two mischievous boys.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
Guards Show Sympathy.

Liege, Belgium. April 2l.--The crowd
became noisy at meeting here today.
The police eXpostulated and the
guards shouted even louder. "Hurrah
for the Strike" much to the scandal
OF the authorities The guards were
dismissed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
GREAT VESSEL LAUNCHED.

Aquatsnia Largest Steamship Ever
Built in Crest Britain.
Glasgow, Scotland, April 21.-The
largest steamship ever built in Great
Britain. the Cunard liner Aquatania,
was successfully launched on the Clyde
today. The new vessel is double shelled
and carries boats sufficient to accom-
modate $3.50 persons, the entire COM
plement of passengers and crew. She is
about 1900 tons gross.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
PLAN PROPOSED WHEREBY PRO.
TEST AoAlNsr FREE CANAL
TOLLS WILL De ANNULLED.
RESOLUTION IN CONGRESS-
TO ABRoGArE TREATIES
Senator Chamberlain offsrs Plan to
Make lnsffsetivs Both Hay-Paunes-
fots and Clayton. BuIwsr Treaties
=, With Great Britain - Suggestion
tlay Provo Embarrassing 70 Prssi.
dent Wilson'S Administration.

Washington. April 81. - The joint
resolution to abrogate the Hay
Pauncefote and Clayton-Bulwer trea-
ties on which Great Britain is basins
her protests against the Panama canal
act was introduced today by Senator
Chamberlain. OF Oregon, and referred
10 the foreign relations committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
FIRE RAzEs T. p. sAoNTs' HOME
Wife and DAUGHTERS Escape With
Only Iheir Clothinq

Mobile Ala. April 21.-The winter
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore p.
Shonts at Daphne, on the eastern
shore Of Mobile bay. was completely
destroyed by fire Sunday night with
it's contents. Mrs. Shonts and her
daughters the Duchess Ducaulness and
Miss Marguerite Shonts. escaped with
only their clohting. The loss will be
$4,000, .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
Situation Unchanged at charleroi.

Charleroi. April 21-The strikers
here continued firm. The number con-
tinued unchanged today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21

Pueblo. Colo. April 2l.--Frankie
Whitney. Of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, ar
rived in Pueblo today for his ten round
bout Wednesday night with Jack Red
T1iof1d, Of Milwaukee,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21

washington, April 21.-Abrogation Of
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and the
Clayton -Bulwer treaty. which preceded
1t, Is the object Of joint resolution
which Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon,
prepared today for presentation to the
senate and references to the foreign
relations committee.
Upon the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
Great Britain bases her protest against
free passage Of American ships in the
Panama canal
Senator Chamberlain, leader In the
senate for the free passage exponents.
declared he considered abrogation Of
tho treaty the easiest and quickest way
to get to the bottom Of the affair.
He explained that while the Clayton
Buiwer treaty had been superseded by
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, he includ-
ed it in his resolution for abrogation.
on the theory that were the Hay
Pouncefote treaty to be abrogated
alone. Great Britain might base her
claims on the old treaty with the con-
tention that the abrogation Of its sue
cessor still left 1t in force.
May Bother Wilson.
Abrogation Of a. treaty involves joint
approval Of the president.
The last treaty abrogated by the
United States was the Russian treaty
of cornmrece because congress held
AmeeteAn Jews were not. treated on an
EQUALITY with other Americans travel
.iag In Russia.
One result of the introduction of the
resolution probably will be to hasten
~ int i'm NJ
the whole question Of the American
shipping tolls in the Panma canal
which IL Is understood President Wilson
intended to keep in the BACKGROUND
until the tariff legislation had pro-
creased toward a conclusion IN the
house.
Negotiations in Abeyanes.
BY tacit agreement the negotiations
BEGUN last summer by the presentation
OF Great Britain's preliminary note have
been held in abeyance since the advent
OF the new administration. The last
note in the series filed by Ambassador
Bryce clearly indicated i. was to be
followed by another from Sir Edward
Grey, secretary for foreign affairs. But
this was withheld in view OF the In
timations that President Wilson would
record his opposition tn American
shipping at free rates.
New Demands Enroute.
Mr.. Bryan is leaving Washington
next Friday without filing the expected
supplementary note. His successor, Sir
Cecil Spring Rice, is understood to be
bringing the latest views Of the foreign
office on the subject, but their presen-
tation will depend on the developments
on the congressional situation following
the introduction Of Senator Chamber
lain's resolution.
Most Of the points set out in the
preamble Of the resolution have de-
veioped in way, especially In the
.peeches Of Senator O'Gorman and
others. the rights of expentpion.
The Clayton Bulwer treaty. It was
te,ieyed. was intended to apply to
canal to have been built in Nicaragua
hut II is believed the treaty had no such
limitation.
The meeting of the senate inter-
oceanic canals. committee. scheduled
foY. tomorrow, has been postponed until
April 20.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
POWERS MAKE THREAT
Mentsnssro Given uitir,atum Regard
ing siess Of seutari-Troeps TO Be
Landed From Disekadins Ftsst "
contp,ianes 10 Rsfussd,

Antivari,. Montenegro. April <21.--An
ultimatum was sent to Montenegro to-
day by the commander of the interna-
tional fleet blockading the coast. 1t de-
clares that unless Montenegro imme-
diately withdraws her troops from
Scutari the fleet will land troops at
Dulcigno. Antivari. and San Giovanni
Di Medua. An officer was landed at
Cattaro and conveyed the ultimatum
to Cettinie
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
WARMER WEATHER PREDICTED.
8tSwe,s and Thundsrstern,s, FoIIe
~ L aw.oe TAmnaeatuna

8f0Yyefe and IhunoeFstoFrns' roIIoWeo
by Lower temperature.
Washirgton, April 21.-Cnseasonably
cola weather. with, frosts in the eastern
states and moderately warm weather
fhfaout the gulf states. the great CEN
fraa valleys and the Rocky mountain
feS4on and the plains states. will open
ira coming week, the weather bureau
ayno,,nced ! today in its weekly forecast
.Fsair weather will prevail the next
a6varal days IN the eastern and SOUTH
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
IOWA STUDENT Is BEST ORATOR.

wilma Prize in Cornell, Speaking on
',chieaso Railway Terminals"
Ithaca, N. Y, April pr. e. Pierce
OF Rock Rapids, Iowa, has been grant
ed the honorary prize OF 500 for pub
lie speaking the Cornell College Of Me-
chanicsl Engineering. his subject being
"Chicago Railway Terminals" This Is
the first prize Of its kind in the engin-
eering college. 1t was donated by c.
+. Baker. Cornell, So.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
ALLIES FILE REPLY.
Accept Powers Offer Of Mediation
With Some Reserva ations.

With Some Reservations.
Athens, Greece, April 21.-The reply
of the Balkan allies was presented to
the European powers today. 1t is a
general acceptance of the offer OF med
iation. with the reservation, however,
that the questions of the disposal of
the islands in the Aegean sea and OF
the delimitation Of the frontier of the
province Of Thracs and Of the future OF
the state Of Albania shall be left open
for debate between the allies and the
powers during the negotiations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
Mayor Aids Strikers.

Rraine lie Comte, Belgium. April 81.
The mayor of this town has SUBJ
scribcd 500 daily to the strike fund.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
SUE FOR MILLIONS
Six Hundred Fifty One Claims Assrs-
eating $ss, $4,000 Filed For Loss Of
Life, Injury and Loss Of Property in
Titanic pisaster-Tims Limit For
Claims Expires.

New York, April 21.-Six hundred
and ,fifty-one claims for damages ag-
gregating $66, 900 have been filed in
the federal court here against the
Oceanic Steam Navigation Company
for loss of life. injuries. and loss Of
property in the Titanic disaster a year
ago, according to report made pub
lie today by United States Commis-
sioner Gilchrest. The court recently ex-
tended for thirty days the time limit
during which certain persons residing
abroad may file claims. The time limit
for all other claims has expired.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
WILSON PLANS CAMPAIGN.


Washington, April 21.-President
Wilson has practically decided on May
1 and as the dates for his speaking
trip In northern New Jersey in behalf
Of Jury reform and the proposal to call
a state constitutional convention. Mr..
Wilson will speak~in Paterson and
Jersey City and will appeal to the peo-
pie to bring pressure on the assem-
blymen to support the reform.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
oPEcIAllaTS ORcCAR0 Uoaouu
MEN ARE NOW IDLE m
L - BELaiuA,
FEW ACTS or VIOLENCE
chARoEABLE 10 SrRl,eIRo
WaIk-eut - Printers csepplss oaly
Papers Supporting MovomsaA -
cuards osssrt and XIII Purosse
When About 60 Be Captured -
Cheerful SplrAtPrswaiis, .AI,

Brussels. Belsfum. Apr1 3f-9hd
general strike for equal suffrage IN
Belgium enters on tts second week
with the ranks OF tho strikers un.
| broken. and In fact. strengthened by
the adhesion Of still further recruits,
bringing their total up to nearly 500.-
600. according to socialist competa-
tons
A cheerful spirit prevails among the
working classes who feel that the gov
ernment will be obliged to yield at least
to one compromise suggested by tho
liberal leaders. This provides that the
equalization OF the parliamentary fran.
chise shall be Immediately taken up for
| consideration. A committee is now deal
ing with the provincial and commercial
franchise and hopes to evolve q plan
| improving on the present method Cab.
met ministers on the other hand are
determined not to surrender II the gov
ernment still commands a majority Of
the chamber Of deputies when 1t reas-
sembles tomorrow.
The socialist national convention
meets on Wednesday to discuss the
situation.
Acts Of Violence Rare.
Acts of violence continue to be rare
and are In most cases attributed to
other causes than the strike. A large
number Of telegraph poles and wires
have been cut, however. and the min
lister OF war has notified all the own
ers OF carrier pigeons that he will COM
mandeer the birds for military pur-
poses in case of necessity.
The printers strike in Brussels has
scarcely affected any of the newspa-
pers except the two socialist organs
and the Petit Bleu. whose proprietor
has subscribed $4,000 to the general
strike fund.
Deserving Guards Kill Pursusr.
Fontaine-r rEque. Belgium. April 21.-
Two Belgian soldiers who were ON
| guard at steel mill protecting the
property against the possibility OF an
attack by strikers left their post today
carrying their rifles with them. They
were pursued by a patrol which was
about to capture them when both de-
serters fired. killing one OF their pur.
suers. Then they escaped into the ad.
jacent forest.
Troops In the garrison were immedi-
ately drawn off from strike duty and
sent in search OF the fugitives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
"eobn WiIsoo,s Father Dead.

Cedar Rapids. April 21.--J NJ. Will
son. father of r. =. Wilson. telegraph
editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
died Sunday after q lingering illness.
aged 50 years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21
T..R. BULLETIN
Notice +; News d Today
The Weather.

8 The Weather.
Sun RI april "a a. 8; IL; sots a&.ts<s.
Iowf enerally fair tonight and
TuesS 9 warmer tonight and IN east
port e tuesday,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-04-21

Million Apises 70 Sens in. Law.
Mr.. Morgan's two sons-in-Iaw, WI.