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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
SHOOTS At WIFE,
KILLS DAUGHTER
JAMES PURCELL, NEW YORK
GAMBLER, ACCIDENTALLY MUIR.
pERs CHILD.
WAS IMPORTANT WITNESS
IN POLICE GRAFT PROBE
Confessions easis Of Proposed indiet-
rnents Against Grating Policemen
Purcell Once Partner Of Gambler
Rosenthai - Stunned BY Friends
Since Confession.

New York, Feb. 14.-James Purcell,
the veteran gambler. who testified be-
fore the aldermanic committee last
week that he had paid police graft over
period Of seventeen years. quar-
relied early today with his wife In their
apartments and began shooting. Mrs
Purcell tainted but wild bullets struck
their -year-old daughter Agnes, Kill
ing her almost instantly. Thinking he
had murdered both women, Purcell
surrendered to the police.
The gambler was so hysterical when
he staggered into the police station
that he was unable to give an account
OF the affair. He and his wife had
uuarreled nearly all night, he said, and
he at last rushed at her with a re.
volver. Four shots were fired. two OF
which struck the girl
Bearing on Graft Probe.
The tragedy may nave aH ih!'ortan'
bearing on the graft investigation now
being pushed by District Attorney
Whitman. Purcelrs testimony given
last Friday resulted in the SUSPENSION
of two police captains and MS story
was being counted on as the basis Oh
indictments. With him In cell
charged with homicide his testimony
may be invalidated.
Prosecutor Whitman was appraised
Of the situation this morning and VIII
hold a conference with the prisoner
with a view to determine whether
there is back Of the tragedy anything
that does not appear on the surface
Once Partner Of Hosentha'.
"Kimmie" Purcell was at one time
a partner in gambling of Herman
Rosenthal, for whose murder ES-Pohct
lLfeutenant Charles Becker and foul
sunmen are in the death house a
Sing Sing.
Since his testimony against the sys'
tenn Purcell told the police today M
had been Stunned by his friends as
"sauealer" and "hounded by the cops
Even his Wife was ashamed OF him
He became morose and sullen. Early
last night they quarreled. They were
still at it at dawn; then came the
shooting. m
T guess you want me-" said he
gambler, little later as he slouched
IN to the desk Mt a station house.
"For what% demanded the lieuten-
ant
he told his story.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
GAS COMPANY SPITE VICTIM.
Misersant. Releases Product Of Nevad;
Company and Damages Plant.

Misersant' Releases Product Of Nevada
Company and Damages Plant.
Special to Times Republican.
Nevada. Feb. i4.-Careful investiga-
ton has developed the fact that the
Iowa Public Service Company. which
furnishes gas for this city and Ames,
has been the victim Of depredations OF
miscreants in this city. While endur-
ing almost unending trouble with the
service for this city during the past
month because Of the freezing of tho
condensation from the gas in the low
places on the lines and at times unable
to furnish gas to Nevada patrons, it
now proves that the company has been
suffer, a heavy loss from some un-
known reason after the gas reaches
this city.
Last evening the local plant narrow
ly escaped being ruined thru the ac-
tions of some one with malicious in
tent. The local plant was used during
the day and a sufficient amount of gas
manufa ctured to take care OF the bus
mess today. About II o'clock one Of
the employees went to the plant only to
find that the door had been unlocked
and the key. which mad been left in the
door, was sone. The boiler had been
drained of the water and the fire had
recently been started and a large
amount of coal thrown in. Better than
5000 cubic feet of gas had been let out
after the hour when the consumption
practically starts, as was the case the
night before. No one has any idea of
who might be guilty of the malicious
depredations. The matter will be in
veStigated thoroughly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
PASSES BILL iRcAEAsiNo q APpRo..
paiArloNs FOR NORMAL
TRAINING or TEACHERS.
MEASURE PERMITS HELP TO
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Committee Seats kimbali in Pottawat.
tan,is Contest - klay Would Curb
Powers Of State Education Board BY
Fixing coursss Of College Study -

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 14.-The senate to-
day voted in favor of more aid for the
high school Of the state for their work
in training teachers for work In rural
schools, by passing the Boe bill to In
crease from $500 to $3.50 year the
state aid to high schools. It also per-
mits giving the aid to rural consoli-
dated schools Of high grade.
Committee Seats kimbalI.
The senate contest committee voted
unanimously to seat Clem kimball from
Pottawattumie county, deciding that
he was elected over Goodwin by sev1
enty-three majority. Goodwin received
his pay check from half the session
and Will retire.
Plan to Settle College Row.
In the house Klay introduced new
a bill defining that the courses OF
shall remain forever just as at present
and no change be effected.
The measure brings the question be-
fore the legislature by fixing the
branches which shall DC :aush. mt the
state university. state teachers college
and the college OF agriculture and me-
chanics arts just as they We're before
tho coordination plan was adopted.
Those are the provisions az the bill.
It's purposes. tho, according to the
author. is not to antagonize the action
OF tho board but to bring the matter
before tho legislature in concrete form
and as Il law -enncting body rather than
in an advisory capacity.
Senator Chase introduced resolu-
tion asking the state fair management
not to issue passes to the fair to mem :
bers of the legislature and state Of
acers.
Both houses passed resolution IN
viting Secretary Wilson to address the
legislature.
New bills were offered MS follows:
BY Wilson, to make high water mark
the edge OF a lake.
BY webber. providing that cities
may not lose class standing by the
falling of OF population.
Hy sSAcean, to permit free railroad
passes to doctors and lawyers.
BY Blackford, to repeal tho wage ex-
emption law,
BY Doran, appropriating $4,000 for
new buildings Mt the state fair.
state Fair Wants Big Sum.
The Iowa state fair asks $4,000 In
an appropriation bill submitted in the
house and senate today by Brockway
and Doran, respectively.
This in addition to the 900 asked
for woman's building and makes a
grand total Of over quarter OF mil
lion asked for by the state fair board
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
TRUST HEADS GUILTY
Jury cenviets Twenty .Nine Officials
Of National Cash Register Company
On All Three Contradiction Made
For New Trial. ss

Cincinnati. Feb. 14.-Judge Charles
C. Hollister was exec!ed today to pass
upon the motion for new trial mado
last night hyy attorneys for the twen'
ty-nine officials and former officials OF
the National Cash Register Company
who were fosAnd guilty of having vio-
lated the criminal stature of the Sher-
man ANTITRUST law.
The return Of the verdict at 1850
O'Clock, lers than twelve hours after the
jury had been given the case created
surprise among the defendants and at
torneys on both sides, as 1t was
thought the Jury would require much
more time to 20 over the mass Of evil
The Jury held that the defendants
were guilty IN each ofsthe three counts
In the, iHdictnie The stfst alleged
conspiracy. thesaecoifd of maintaining
q monopofy and the third Of restraint
OF trade. Each count carries penalty
Of $1,000 and q sentence Of one year In
jail rs the maximum penalty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
INCREASE ARMED FORCE.
Miners Threaten 10 Rstaliats For Ar
rest Of "Mothsr" Jones.

"bUOf8 tufV0SOV w SNOAaiiGSO ~
rest Of "Mothsr" Jones.
Charleston. w. Va, Feb. l4.-Anxi-
ously awaiting confirmation Of reports
which reached here today tina. striking
miners. Incorporating to retaliate for
the arrest last night Of Mother" Jones
and others Of their leaders. the military
authorities were prepared to send ad-
ditional troops into the Paint Creek
country. Six companies have been on
duty there since Tuesday morning. Four
more were ordered last night and the
commander Of every organization In
the West Virginia National Guard has
completed preparations to move at an
hours notice.
The executive mansion and the
residences Of a number of leading state
officers were under guard of police and
detectives during the night but Gov
ernor Glasscock objected to the pres
ence Of uniformed men, it was stated
and today only the detectives were on
duty.
Mother" Jones and the other strike
leaders were taken to Paint Greek
Junction during the night and are being
held there for trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
SITUATION IS ACUTE.
Negotiations Between F,remen and
Railroads Apparently on.

RaiIrCaOS Apparently 0"s
New York, Feb. 14.-Notwithstano'
ing assurances that further conferences
looking for settlement were TO ne
held. it became known today that the
deadlock between the railroads OF the
east and their $4,000 f!remen is more
acute than at any time since the ne
co.iations were opened At noon fed-
eral meditators trying to bring both
sidcs together admitted that they mac
no further appointments for parleSs
and 1t was thought probable that tneS
would return to Washington tonlSht
un,ess there were developments during
the afternoon.
The conference committee OF the
railroad managers wtne into secret
session early this morning: the fre-
mems representatives remained at their
hotels. Neither side would yield an
inch. While the med!ntors would make
no statement It Is known that they re-
gard the situation as grave.
The strike order which. If circulated
would call out within forty eight hours
tho firemen on fifty-four lines In tho
east has already been printed and is
in the hands Of w. s. Carter, president
Of the brotherhood.
Charles p. Neil. former United
States commissioner of labor. arrived
in the city today to assist II possible
judge Martin a. Knapp. of the United
states commerce court, and q. w. W.
Hanger, who has been acting as com
missioner OF labor while Mr.. Neiits
reappointment is held up in the sen
ate.
While the firemen were In confer
ence this afternoon II was stated on
authority that unless the railroads
made concessions during the next few
hours the strike order would be sent
out tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
REQUEST AN AUDIENCE.
suffrasstts Pilgrims Ask For Interview
With Wilson.

Princeton. N. J., Teo. 14.-Formal re-
quest for an audiance in Washington
was made Of President-Elect Wilson
today by the suffrage army that is
marching to the national capital. The
women called at his home here as they
left for Trenton. their next stopping
place. and delivered to him a letter
written by General Rosalie Jones
commander Of the army. The letter
follows:
''My Dear Mr.. Wilson:-A band of
votes Of women pilgrims from states of
New York, New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland. Virginia and Ohio, earnestly
request of you an audience for not
more than two minutes in Washing
ton as soon after you arrival there as
possible. They desire to present a
message to you.
'SThanking you in advance for your
courtesy, am,
yours respectfully.
"ROSALIE GARDENER JONES'"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
REscuERs MAKE REPORT.
Details Of Last Struggle to Rsaeh eass
Of Supplies on Trip From Pole.

Details Of Last Struggle to Rsaoh Base
Of Supplies on Trip From Pole.
London. Feb. 14.-Commander T.. r.
G. Evans sends further particulars in
despatch from Christchurch, N. T.. OF
the ill-fated British Antarctic expedi-
tion. The party under Captain Scott,
after leaving Commander Evans Jan.
4. marched an average Of twelve miles
daily and reached the pole on Jan. II.
Captain Scott's observations by tho
theodolite on Jan. Is, fxed the pole
within half a mile of Amundsen's OBJ
servations.
The Scott party had followed
Amundsens track and found his
camp within three miles Of the pole.
Several photographs Of Scott and his
comrades at the pole were obtained.
From the time Of reaching the pole
Petty Officer Evans condition gave
anxiety, but good progress was made
on the return journey over the great
plateau in medium weather.
Before descending the Beachmore
glacier, DR.. Wilson and Lfeutenant
Bowers collected numbers Of fossils
on Buckley Island. The descent OF
Beardmore glacier was accomplished
IN tnlCk WeaLNer anu ueep suoW'
greatly delaying the march.
Petty Officer Evans fell on the rough
ice and sustained concussion OF the
brain. His condition caused further
delay and the surplus food was con-
sumed. On Feb. II Evans collapsed
and was placed on a sledge. He died
a few hours afterwards. The bad ice
surface and the Illness Of Captain
Oates still further hampered the pro-
gress and weakened the energies of the
party. Some times they made only
three miles a day. Then came b!tz-
yards and head winds which completed
the disaster.
The searching party, under Dr.. At;
kinson, found their tent on Nov. 10,
half covered by the snow. The hodtrs
were identified. A tent was placed
over them and q large cairn Of snow
built. A cross, with a BRIEF record,
was placed on top of this. signed by all
the members Of the searching party.
DR.. Atkinson is authority for saying
that none Of the symptoms OF scufyy
were present on the bodies.
The searching party employed sew
en- mules, which hauled heavier
weights ard proved generally more Ell
ficient than ponies. 8 yf5i
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
TIE IN BUTTER CONTEST.
Einchford Buttermaker Shares Hon
ors With Lamont Man.

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 14.-The use OF
oleomargarne in state institutions was
decried in resolutions adopted at the
closing session of the Iowa Butter
makers Association here today. Ii
also was found today that p. w
Petersen, of Finchford, who was be-
licved to have won first prize cup for
best butter, had been tied for frs:
place by E. a. Cole. OF Lamont. The
error was made by a Des Moines clerk
who was keeping records in the butter
scoring contest. Each man will hold
the cup six months.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
T..R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News d Today
The Wsati,sr.

The Weather.
Sun rises Feb. Is at 6:5%: sets O.
5:36.
1owa-Generally Il might and Sat
urday; warmer in iortion tonight
7......,,. 1.,. sael F..
Six Days OF E1f 81 in Mexico City
Neither Side Is to Yield,
U. s. Hopes Did Intervention.
Last Resort otect Citizens.
Britons Pay ~ Tribute to Scott
od%S,ss passs,.r at Wife, x''l
Iowa Senate Votes AID for Norma
Training.
PAGES TWO. THREE. FOUR.
Iowa News:
College Hearing Rather Tame
Steady Increase in State Expenses
Rainsbarger Case May Be Reopened
Majority OF Iowans Natives.
Defense Of Boggs Begins
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
His Rise to Power.
PAGE SIX. -
Editorlal:
The Impenetrable Wall
Elkhart County's Way.
Babies Grow Up. Calves Are Killed
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Told TO Il Traveller.
PAGE SEVEN.
Iowa News:
Iowa's Oldest Twins Parted by Death
Miscellaneous Iowa News.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News:
Liberty Schools to Vote on consoll.
dation.
Norwegian Pastors Adjourn.
Mrs. Homer Morris Dead.
Learns of Brother He Thought Dead
DR.. Fleming to Europe.
News OF County Towns.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Lighter Shipments Mako Whea
firm.
Liberal Export Sales OF Corn.
Another Reaction In Hog Prices.
Cattle Trade Firm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
Taft May Permit Measure TO eeeom'
Law Without Signature.

Washington, Feb. 14.-When Presi-
dent Taft began his final considera-
ton Of the Burnett Dillingham; immi-
grafton bill today he had until mid
night to take action. Under the con-
stitution the president may consider
bill ten days and, taking no action
within that time. q bill becomes law
without his signature. This was the
tenth day. Mr.. Taft has been pressed
from all sides. immigration societies
have urged him to veto 1t.
The American Federation Of Labor
and other Organisations urged him to
sign it. Its terms would impose strict
literacv test upon all immigrants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
BRITAIN PAYS LAST
TRIBUTE 70 SCOTT
GREAT MEMORIAL SERVICE Is
HELD IN ST. PAUL
CATHEDRAL.
ROYALTY AND LAsoRERs
AMONG THOSE PRESENT
Captain Evans Forwards Official Re.
port Regarding Death Of Scott and
companions-eodies Found in Ton.
and Marker Erected to Designate
Last Resting Place. .sS.

London, Feb. 1.-THE British nation
today paid it's last sad respects ia
the memory Of Capt. Robert F. Scott
and his heroic companions who died in
the wiids Of the Antarctic after reach
Ing the south pole. A great memorial
service was held in the cathedral ol
st. Paul, in the center of the metrop-
oils. 1t was attended by people Of every
walk Of life from King George in the
uniform of an admiral Of the fleet down
to common laborers.
Only few seats had been reserved
for the royal party, which comprised
representatives of Queen Mother Alex
aEder and Of the Duke and Duchess OF
Connaught. The premier and all the
cabinet ministers were present as were
many members Of the foreign diplo-
matte corps, including Irwin NJ. Laugh
lin, secretary Of the United States en-
bassy. and Commander Powers Syming-
ton. American naval attache. Hours
before nnn.. the time set for the sing
ing of the first hymn, Rock of Ages,
the poMce' began regretfully to turn
away thousands who couldn't even get
within view Of the doors of the cathe-
dral.
Services Simple.
The service was simple. It included
the playing the dead march from
"Saul." in which the great cathedral
organ was accompanied by military
band. The service concluded with the
hymn, Jesus, Lover Of Ny Soul" The
whole service was most impressive.
Vast crowds stood uncovered outside.
A great number Of British bluejackets
were present both inside and outside.
Similar memorial services were held
at Portsinotth ~Devonport.s Chatham
and other naval centers and tn many
churches thruout the kingdom. The un-
ion Jack was ct half mast everywhere
today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
INCREASE WILSON GUARD.

Secret Service Force at Princeton 60
Work Day and Night shifts.
Princeton, N. j.. Feb. H.-The guard
of secret service men with President
Elect Wilson was doubled today. Two
operatives have been with the governor
constantly since election
The reasons for the sudden increase
was not divulged. but the guard Of four
now permits a watch over the presi-
dent-elect thruout the twenty-four
hours of the day. Hitherto there has
been no one on duty at the Wilson
home after midnight. sea., -
The governor had an appointment In
Philadelphia today with his dentist,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14

December, the census bureau an
nounced today. Cotton on hand Jan. 81.
In manufacturing establishments. was
1.s11.157 bales, compared with 1.704.-
420 bales DsGr31. and in indepe ndent
warehouses;. 4sSs.07S. bales. compared
with $500. s1Ssbales Dec. 81.
Imports were 53.z6S bales OF 500
pounds each. cimpared with 25.076
bales in pacembSr. and exports sOo,s44
running boIes compared with 1881, 1886
bales in December.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
Iowa Supreme Court Decisions.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 14.--The supreme
court today rendered the following
opinions:
State OF Iowa VS.. c. NJ. Rohrig. ap-
pellant Fayette county. Affirmed.
E. H. Cash and Helen II. Cash. ap-
pellants, vs.. Maud r. Dennis. Taylor
county. Affirmed
Loren Perrin ct al. VS.. Chtdester ct
al, appellants. Monroe county. Al
flrmed.
Sarah Goldener, appellant, VS.. T. L.
Goldener. Keokuk county. Affirmed.
Wadell. appellant vs. Burlington
Basket Company. Des Moines county.
Affirmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14

dences Just east of the rebel positions
between the arsenal and the national
palace to obtain better sweep for the
heavy fire from the federal artillery.
The rebel fire kept up rapidly thru
out the, morning but at 10 o'clock
decrease was noticed In that from the
government artillery.
In many Of the churches special SER
vices were held by the clergy for the
restoration of peace to the capital.
Thousands Of refugees knelt in the old
edifices and Joined in the prayers at
the same time trusting not little to
the heavy walls for projections against
flying projectiles.
Clear Way For ekslls.
Federal engineers began placing a
series Of mines charged with dynamite
in each of certain houses between the
national palace and the arsenal. The
explosion Of these is to clear q passage
four blocks long thru which the artil-
lerymen will difect mortar fire against
Diaz and his army in their position
about the arsenal.
The buildings in this doomed section
are constructed wall to wall and the
district Is densely populated. Residents
were warned to evacuate their homes.
All escaped, taking nothing but person
al belongings.
Fedsrals Deserving.
About noon struggling bands OF fed
eral soldiers passed the United States
embassy. 1t is believed they were de-
serters, and the impression grew that
the government troops were refusing
to continue fighting.
General Huerta, the federal COM
mander, declared that with a flat
transjectory the projectiles from the
mortars would soon demolish the ar
senal. For this purpose it was necss-
sary to destroy the houses before at
tempting to dislodge the rebels.
White Gross Obtains Truce.
Just before noon the White Cross
Society endeavored to arrange truce
for two hours in order to collect the
dead and wounded. The federal fire
became less intense and the rebel fire
also slackened.
Felix Diaz late in the morning issued
a notice that he was about to increase
the fury Of his bombardment of the
national palace. He warned non-com-
batants to withdraw from the danger
zone.
More persistent fring on the palace
by the rebels then began.
Fighting in the Streets.
Three different engagements In the
streets were precipitated by the edg-
ing in of the federal troops toward tho
rebel positions. In each Of them both
sides played safe after sharp ex-
change Of small arm fire and the
vicious play Of machine guns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
Wilson Succeed. Storm.

Des Moines, Feb. 1.-The announce
ment of the election Of Professor George
F. Wilson to the position of extension
professor Of schools of agriculture OF
Iowa State College was announced here
today. He takes the place made vacant
by the resignation of A. v. Storm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
a.+tl..h;p strikes /, Reef.

Washington, Feb. 14.-The dread
naught Arkansas, which ran on a coral
head near Ceiba reef near Caimanera.
Cuba. yesterday. has proceeded to the
Guanatamo naval station.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
suffrasetts. con.inu. sprsdatiens.

Birmingham, England, Feb. l4.--
Militant suffragettes dropped hottlo
containing an explosive into the lettee
box of the inland revenue office here
today. An explosion and fire re-
suited. The box contained $4,000 "
paper money, Most Of this was :e1<
cued,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
cruieer Hold at Acspujco.

Washington. Feb. 14.--Because OF in>
tense anti-American feeling at Acapul.
co the cruiser Denver has been turned
back into that port to protect Amer
leans and other foreigners until the
cruiser South Dakota puts Into port
there Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
Monthlx Cotton Report.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Cotton con-
sumed in the United States during
january amounted to 6ss,261 running
ba1os compared with 445,2S74 beleS In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-14
L.ke Vessej Roaches Por<.

z Sheboygan, Wis. Feb 1.-THE fish,
ing tug Sunbeam. Captain Roy Smith,
which was supposed to have gone to
the bottom Of Lake Michigan yesterday.
steamed safely into port this morning.