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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
May Los. on Technically.

Marquette. Mich. May 31.-Lawyers
in attendance on the suit of Theodore
Roosevelt against George A. Newett.
charging libel. are looking forward
with great interest to g. prospective
ruling by Judge Flanagan, construing
section 10425 Of the Michigan conn
piled laws, bearing on libel.
The law was designed to protect
newspapers from the consequences Of
honest mistakes and provides that, de-
mand for retraction Of . libelous arr
ticle should be made by the offended
party.
Colonel Roosevelt made no such de-
mand, it is admitted. and on this point
the legal experts are looking for inter-
esting developments.
The matter will come up when co1n-
sci for Mr.. Newett attempt to show
that the editor made his charge "
drunkenness in good faith and without
malice. believing It to be true.
Judge Flanagan will have to RULE
assuming that the articis was printed
maliclously but in the absence oe de-
mand for retraction. whether. the. al.
legged bad faith OF Mr.. Newett may ~
taken into account In estimating dam-
ages, s.. .sli
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
"huntina" raIM Lobby.

Washington May 31.--The senate
judiciary committee met today to begin
the hunt for the tariff lobby that Pres
ident Wilson had declared threatened
the integrity of the tariff bill. Acting
Chairman Overman did not expect the
sub committee to begin the examina
ton of witnesses until next week. altho
several senators were prepared to sub
NIT names. Members OF the COMMITTEES
today were planning to ask the senate
to extend the ten days allowed to
twenty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
wAsHlnoTo POLICE FAEED.
COMMITTEES Uphoids Department for Ac'
tionsr During Suffrage Parade.

committss Uphoids Department for Ae.
tionsn During Suffrage Parade.
Washington, May 3l.-Superinted-
ltendent Sylvester and the Washington
police are absolved from blame for the
disorders which attended the big wo-
man suffrage pageant here March 8. by
the report of the senate committee
which Investigated the"affair.
The immense crowd that fiocked to
Washington for the Inauguration and
the fact that street cars were permitted
to operate along the line OF march up
to the lost moment were charged with
being principally responsible. The po-
lice were generally praised for their
efforts.
The marchers were virtually
swamped by the crowd. Many Of the
women testified before the committee
that they were insulted. man handled
and spat upon in sight Of police officers,
who gave them no aid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
GRAND JURY INVESTIGATING.
Judge Wheeler Calls Special Session in
Council Bluffs Mob Case.

Council Bluffs. May 31.-By order OF
Judge N. D. Wheeler. Of the district
court. the grand jury Of Pottawattame
county. began a special session today
to inquire into the action OF the mob
which made an effort to lynch Fran
cisco Guide. alias Henry Wiley,
Thursday night and when foiled in
this the business houses and residences
OF Greek and Italian residents were
attacked and considerable damage
done.
Judge Wheeler in his instructions
was severe In his denunciation OF mob
law and urged the grand jury to make
strong effort to bring the mob lead
ers to justice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
MRS. II. G. BURT GETS ,1ss,ooo
Will Of Oak Park Man Gives Widow
4 Entire Estate.

Chicago, May 31.-Horace Greeley
Burt. of Oak Park. who died May 10.
left his entire estate of s1s5,O0O to his
widow. Mrs. Anna Burt. 1t was re-
vealed Thursday when his will was
filed in the probate court. Mrs Burt
resides at 425 North Oak Park avenue
with her son. Arthur NJ. Burt. Another
son, is at Esperanza, Mexico.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
PRESIDENT PLAYS GOLF.
Goes to tho Links For First Time Slnce
Becoming chief Executive.

Washington, May 31.-President
Wilson played his first game of golf
today in several months. He went to
the Washington Suburban Country
Club across the Potomac. in Virginia.
with DR.. Cary Grayson. U. 3. N. his
physician With the exception OF long
walks, 1t was the first real outdoor ex-
crc,se that the president has taken
since he came to the White House. He
had not played golf since last Sep
tcmber at Seagirt. n. j.
The president planned to take a
motor ride in the afternoon or to drop
in at the ball game.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31

Wilson favors . plan to have on the
reorganized committee senator from
each state where senators are to be
elected by direct vote in 1914. These
states are Kentucky. Kansas. Ohio,
Oregon, Arkansas. Florida, New
Hampshire, Oklahoma, Alabama, Me-
vada, North Carolina. New York, Illi-
nois. Indiana, South Carolina, Georgia,
Maryland. Arizona, Missouri. Colorado.
and Louisiana.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
STEPHENS SUCCEEDS INGALLS,.
Appointed General Superintendent Of
Railway Mail Service.

Washington. May 31.-Alexander H.
stephens was today appointed by
Postmaster General Burleson, general
of the railway mail SER
vice vice Theodore ingalls,. Mr.. Steph-
ems at present is district superintend-
ent Of the railway mail service at San
Francisco. Mr.. ingalls, will be appoint
ed district superintendent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
House R.pubIie.n. c.ueus.

Washington. May 81. - House re.
publicans caucused today on the min.
ority appointment to committees. Most
OF the republican assignments ara
much the same as in the last congress-
The progressives have already an
nounced their selections. The demo-
cratic majority VIII consider the ma
jority personnel OF the committees
next Monday afternoon. -s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
AMATEUR AVIATOR KILLED.

James coIovan, Of Chicago, Crushed
Under Engine in Fall.
Chicago, May 31.-Aviatfon claimed
another victim today when James
Colovan, young amateur. was killed
by the overturnfng Of his biplane when
1t struck tree. The accident occurred
just outside the flying field Of the Aero
Club Of Illinois. Colovan was crushed
under the engine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31

London, May 31.-J. Salter Hansen.
the American theatrical manager. was
brought up ab Bow street police court
today on a charge Of having threatened
with violence Arthur Bourchier, an
English actor manager. He was un-
able to find Sureties for his future be-
havior but the magistrate released him
on his statement that he would leave
the British isles today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
yAps TO SEND ANOTHER NOTE.
rokio Believes Washington Has Not
Vet Said Final Word.

Vet Said Final Word.
Toxic. May 31-Another note from
the Japanese government dealing with
tho questions arising out Of the recent
California land ownership legislation.
is to be forwarded to, W4shington.@ II
9 The idea that the United States has
not said her final word Is prevalent
here and It IL intimated In authorita-
tive circles by inference that no Of
fici2a action is to be invited yet by
Japan.
The formation Of Japanese ASSOC
citation in the United States. the pur-
pose Of which Is to cooperate with
Japan, is greatly favored here. and tho
object Of the members Of the city when
1t is formed will be to reach q per-
manent solution by means Of a new
treaty or by change IN naturaliza-
tion laws.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
r.f+ "a vj.it Wash,raton,

Washington. May sl.-Former Pres
ident Taft has notified Chairman
June .. 70 attend a meeting Of the COM
mission. he will come to Washington
June .. to attend q melting of the COM
mittee. It will be the frst visit OF Mr..
Taft to Washington since he left the
White House, ~ .a..rs J. -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31

lowa--Mostly overcast and unsettled
tonight and Sunday: cooler Sunday;
moderate winds.
PAGE ONE. ~
Tsls0raphie News:
Testimony in Roosevelt Libel Ca1
Loeb and Cortelyou Tell Of ChteN~
Sobriety.
Direct Elections Amendment Signed
Lobby Probe Begins Monday.
PAGES TWO AND THREE,
Iowa and General News,
Political Gossip at State Capital.
Goux Wins Auto Race.
Foreigners Flee from Council Bluffs.
Blame Crows for Swine Plague.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Keeping Going.
The Schools and Memorial Day,
'Grandfather's Scythe
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Sunday Reading.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
County Officials Can't Plead lgnor-
Woman Sues Woman for Alienation.
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
Fran.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Guard Murderer Night and Day
Quick Uninformed as to Death OF
Wife
Senior Class Play June L.
Carter Arraigned: Defers Plea.
Local Comment.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and Gsnsrai:
Dry Weather Boosts Wheat.
Corn Firm in sympathy.
Strength in Hog Market.
Cattle Nominally Unchanged.
Nations Approve Bryan Peace Plan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
MRS. PANkHuRsT is RELEASED
English suffragstte Leader Again OBJ
tains Freedom BY "Hunger Strike"

London. May 31.-Mrs. Emmelire
Pankhurst. the militant suffragette
leader. was against released from Hoi-
loway jaii Thursday evening She waS
removed in motor ambulance to
friends house. Mrs. Pankhurst start
ed hunger strike" as soon as she
was reincarcerated on May 26. after
enjoying temporary release on ac-
count Of her hunger strike month
ago. tE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
Senate Committee Forssos. Holiday.

Senate COMMITTEES Forsgoss Holiday.
Washington. May S1.-Senators on
the finance sub committees grinding
on the tarir bill foreswore their usual
week lend holiday and continued at
work. The sub committee working on
administrative features considered the
possibility OF amending the anti
dumping" clause to take In articles on
the free list and worked on modiica-
ton of the provision TO compel foreign
manufacturers to show their books to
American customs agents. Several
agents have protested against it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
cuoAAv PLANT CLOSED.

Sioux City Packing Plant Shut Down
Because Of Strike.
Sioux City. May 31.-yAs the re-
suit OF the strike yesterday the Cud-
ahy plant here was shut down today.
About 900 employees are idle. Five
hundred men struck for an increase IN
wages, and 400 more were forced into
idlenesS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
FAVOR MORE MEMBERS.

Increased Senatorial Representation Of
Congressional Committee Propossd.
Washington, May 81. - Increased
senatorial representation on the demo-
cratic congressional committee was dis
cussed today at a conference between
Chairman Lloyd and Secretary Page
Of the campaign committee, and q
committee Of Ave senator's. President
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
81. LOUIS HEAT MARK BROKEN.

Miseur; City swsItsrs in Temperature
Of 1o2, Highest In 81 Wears.
st. Louis, May S1.-Heat records Of
thirty-one years were broken for May
here Friday, when street level ther-
mometers registered f6z degrees. Til !; ;;,,:.s
was recorded at . o'clock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
sErARv BRYAN USED poVn
= M MI
!. PENS IN AFFlxlNo NAAa9 \
AND DATE. n
'sloNATuRE IN PREsENcg
OF NOTABLE coMPANN
Lssi'iasers Having Part In Adeetlsa
Of Ssvsntssnth Amendment - ceNs
stitutien Present, and Rsns UssdAre
Distributed ~ Souvenirs - prssjdeo
for Direct Election Of oenatsess

Washington. May SIN the pfas-
snoe Of notable company. includins
many legislators, who had to do with its
adoption. Secretary Bryan today signs
ed the formal announcement OF the
seventeenth amendment to the con.
stitution providing for the direct elecs>
ton OF senators.
Representative Harry st. George
Tucker. OF Virginia, chairman Of .
committee In the ifty-second congress,
having charge of the first direct elcc-
ton OF senators resolution that passed
the house: Representative Tucker, OF
Missouri. chairman Of the COMMITTEES In.
the sixty-second congress- which had
charge OF the resolution which was An
ally adopted, and Senator Borah. wh1
championed the change In the senates
were present. as was Mrs. Bryan.
Gives Pens a. Souvenirs.
Secretary Bryan used four pens ia
sign the proclamation. The nrst. which
he used to write William" went to
MI. Tucker: the second with which lie
wrote Jennings" went to. Rucker:.
tho third. with which he wrote "Hry.-
an" he kept for him self. and that with
which he wrote the date he delivered to
Senator Borah.
To those assembled Mr.. Bryan ex-
pressed his qualification at being tho
official to proclaim the constitutional
change.
Mine Probe Begins.
Washington. May 3l.-Consideration
dftions in the strike zone Of the west
yNect tv,in oil <lA
by the senate committee on education
and labor.
After four days Of efforts, advocates
!n getting the committee together. n
would be begun by 4 sub-committea
take the testimony OF mine oua1sa.
strikers and officers Of the. commisatpGss u
~ A sub committee to take charge 0e
Senator = Swanson. Of tVirHinla, ~.
Chairman. Senators MARITIME. Shy1ldA
Borah and Kenyon made up the cent
mittee. $3.50
No definite plans were formulated
today but the subcommittee will meet
again Monday. II Is expected that be-
fore the senators go to West Virginia
a general Investigation will be begun
here from documentary evidence COM,
cerning the activities OF the West vir-
ginia militia following the declaration
OF martial law.
The committee wants to have a fair
ly complete ledger OF the status OF cit-
izens in the strike zone when 1t visits
the affected territory.
1t Is probable that the militia OIL.
cials in charge of the troops in the
strike zone will be called to testify
here before the visit to West virginio
Is made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
au..;.n Aeex Axiata. kiilad.

Russian Army Aviator Killed.
St. Petersburg. May S1.--Lieutenane
Ralabuchkin, OF the Russian army. waa
killed today by fall from an aerc-.
plane. while nying at Peterhof. Apas-
senger with him escaped with . htens4
arm. - ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
INJURED WILL RECOVER.
No Fatalities to Result From Tally no
Accident Near Denver.

Denver. May S1.-No fatalities, II was
stated today. are feared as result Of
the accident last night in which a
tally-ho party OF forty persons was
overturned on steep bank between
Denver and Morrison. About fifteen
Of the party received slight injuries.
bruises.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
SEVENTY MEXICAN REBELS DEAD
Roll in Battle Fought on Rio Grande,
in Columbia.

Laredo. Texas, May 31.-Seventy
Mexican rebels were reported killed in
q battle early today in Columbia on
the Rio Grande, twenty five miles
above Laredo. Twenty rebels later
crossed the international boundary and
were apprehended by the Fourteenth
United States cavalry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
POLO STAR INJURED.

Mount 10 Trippsd and Devsrsaux Mil
burn 10 Kicked In Head.
Meadowbrook. L. l., MAY 3l.-Dever-
eaux Milburn. back Of the American
polo team, was seriously injured In
practice this afternoon. His horse was
tripped with a mallet and In the fall
Milburn was kicked In the head
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
c,rnavsh. Receives PAGE.

London, May 31.-The Duke of Com
naught, governor general OF Canada,
received the nAsr American ambassador
walter Hines Page. this afternoon. B
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
FIFTEEN SCHOOLS COMPETE.

Many Colleges Place Men in Missouri
Valley Prsliminariss.
st. Louis. May 31.-Athletes from
fifteen colleges and universities have
uualified for the finals in the Missouri
valley conference meet which was
scheduled to be in Franklin field.
Washington University, this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31
T..R. BULLETIN
News Of Today
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises June 1t Asa; ssts 1T
1924.
lowa-Mostly overcast and unsettled
tonight and sunday: cooler Sunday;
moderate winds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31

Ohio Thrhout tne Trip ne saio Ho
never saw the colonel drink beer, vine
or whisky.
"In all Mr. Roosevelt's speeches
what can you say as to whether they
were incoherent or peculiar! ~
His speeches were those OF sober
man."
amined he made the trip because OF
his railroad knowledge Of Ohio He
then was excused
Albert Shaw psposss.
| Attorney Benschoten. for the plain
tin. next read the deposition OF Al
bert shaw. editor OF the American Re-
view Of Reviews. Of New York.
Mr.. Shaw became acquainted with
Colonel Roosevelt while the latter was
police commissioner Of New York.
His observation was that Colonel
Roosevelt was . man Of exceedingly
temperate habits.
The deposition was sprinkled WIN
objections, but MP. Andrews waived
most OF these as Mr.. Van Benschoten
came to them. Mr.. Shaw described
Roosevelt as A man Of great vitality.
OF great industry and sound scheme
OF life. Mr. Shaw observed Colonel
Roosevelt. drinking tea when stronger
drinks were being served to others
present.
The next deposition was that Of
George B. Cortelyap, who was secre-
tary Of commerce fand labor IN the
Roosevelt administration and later
secretary Of the treasury. When Nc
Kinley was assassinated Mr.. Cortel-
YOU became sscFst % President
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-12
CALLS WIFE BIGAMIST
TO DEFEND HIMSELF

Alfred Lee, OF No. .4l6 Michigan
ave, charged with bigamy by Mrs.
Mary Lee. aged so, OF No. 10 Granite
ST, outlined his odd defense TO the
charge. when Mrs Lee was placed on
the witness stand, Friday morning, in
police court
Lees attorney made the complain
ant admit that her third husband DIS
appeared In 1902. and that she believ-
ed that he was dead, when she mar
ried Lee three years ago
Lee will contend that Mrs. Lees
former spouse has never been legally
proved 10 be dead, and therefore his
marriage 10 the woman was not legal.
Lee married Mrs Bridget Rafter, OF
No. 4l6 Michigan-ave.. about year
ago He admits that he never divorc-
ed Mary Lee before marrying Mrs.
Rafter Mary Lee resides at NO. 10
Granite-st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-12
BOYS ACCUSED UNDER
FEDERAL MARINE LAW

Harry Resented, aged II. OF Pales-
tine, y. j., and Joseph Drayete. OF "a
Burdeno-st, Delray, was arrested on
charge OF larceny on the high seas
and taken before District Attorney
Webster for examination Friday noon
following the arrival in Detroit from
Buffalo OF the steamer City OF Cleve-
land III.
II is alleged that Resented stole a
pocket book containing $l2 from
Michael Dolemic. Of Duluth, who was
fellow deck passenger. He gave
81 OF the amount to Dravete. he said.
Dravete acknowledged receiving the
money, but denied that he helped in
the robbery as a lookout. When the
boys were searched, the 81 was found
IN Dravetes pocket and IS in Rosen-
fields hat The crime carries a posi-
BILE penalty OF 10 years Imprisonment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-12
"MAN'S HOUSE Is HIS
CASTLE" SAYS COURT

Jack Lee, Negro. indicted by the
late grand jury on charge OF assault
with intent 10 Kill, may escape con
viction or q plea that mans home
cannot be invaded without a warrant
except when a disturbance Of the
peace is in progress or in case fell
ony is suspected.
Judge Connolly stopped the case,
Thursday afternoon, postponing II un-
Ill Monday. when he learned from the
prosecuting witnesses that Sergt Fitz'
patrick aud Patrolman Dauphinais had
entered Lees home al NO. 222 Hast
ings-st.. without warrant, and tried
10 arrest Lees daughter. accusing her
Of having enticed a white man into
the house.
Lee refused 70 let the police take
the woman, and shot al Dauphinais,
grazing the officers head.
Justice Jeffries refused 10 issue q
warrant against Lee, and Prosecutor
Shepherd later took the case mp with
the grand jury. and obtained an in
dictment against Lee.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-12
WATER BOARD
WILL APPEAL TO
SUPREME COURT
Thirteen Discharged Employees
Ask Writs to Put Reinstate-
ment Into Effect
DECISION IN HOLLISTER
CASE MAY APPLY TO ALI.
Frazer Thinks Water Board
May Have Right to Submit
To Civil Service Decision

The thirteen discharged water
board employees who recently were or
dered reinstated by AN opinion OF the
circuit court made application before
Judge Murphy, Friday morning.
through their attorney, Percy "
Crosse. for formal writs OF mandamus
TO put the opinion into effect
A writ was issued in the case or
Daniel c. Groobel, which had been al
CITED before the court, but upon the
motion OF Allan n Frazer attorney
for the water board. stay of pro-
ceedings was granted TO allow time to
appeal to the supreme court
In making application for the writs,
Mr. Crosse asserted that il was the
tacit understanding OF the attorneys
that all the cases should rest upon the
decision in the one presented 20 the
court, but to this Mr. Frazer refused
TO give his assent until he had time to
look them over carefully.
Judge Murphy therefore continued
the hearing on the other twelve appl'-
cations until Thursday morning OF
next week
Mr.. Frazer asserted that he had not
yet looked into the matter, but
thought possibly the decision OF the
circuit Judges in the case OF Roswell
A. Hollster against Park Commission
ersDust might apply 10 that o. some
OF the water board employees also.
In that decision the commissioner
was given three DAYS 10 file with the
citil service commission the reasons
for his dismissal OF the plaintiff
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-12
SALES ON DETROIT
EXCHANGE HIGHER

Detroit Edison worked a quarter
higher. 10 ll4& bid. on the Detroit
stock exchange. Friday. ard sales
were reported a fraction higher. OF
ferings stood at ll6 Scotten-Dillon
was ex-dividend and offerings drop
ped four points to III Chalmers Mo-
tors was also offered down. losing Ave
points, TO 100 asked General Motors
common worked off a point, TO 2Sl2
asked. while bids held al 2612 The
preferred was half down, 10 1914
asked. and bids were down a like
fraction. to ia United States RAJ
diator issues softened also. the com
mon losing three-quarters. to S1a ask
cd. while the preferred was down 'our
points. 20 81 asked National Bank OF
Commerce CAMEO two points and a
half to 2071s bid, with offerings al
2I7.