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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
MANUFACTURER ON TRIAL FOR
DYNAMITE CONSPIRACY Of
FERs NO DEFENSE.
ASKS FOR ACQUiTTAL ON
PLEA OF mot PROVEN"
Defendant Argues That Govern mont
Has Not Shown Active Participation
BY Wood in Alleged Piot-Prosscu-
ton Concludes Evidence-Point Be-
ing Argued.

Boston. juno 8.-The prosecution
rested today in the trial of President
William NJ. Wood Of the American
Woolen Company. Frederick Z. At
teaux and Dennis J. Collins. who are
charged with conspiring with John j..
Breen, of Lawrence, and the late Ern-
est w. Pitman. of Andover. to plant
dynamite at Lawrence to discredit the
striking textile workers in January.
1912.
After q few minutes consultation fol-
lowing the closing Of the governments
case, Attorney e. B. Hurlburt an
nounced that the case for Wood also
rested. He announced that his client
would offer no defense and requested
the court to instruct the jury to return
verdict of not guilty On the ina:ct-
ment of Mr.. Wood.
The taking of testimony was sus-
pended while counsel argued the mo-
ton for an instructed verdict.
District Attorney Pelletier protested
against such argument as being un-
fair to the other defendants. but Judge
Crosby permitted Attorney Hurlburt
to continue. The latter argued that
the government had not shown any
active participation by Wood in the
alleged plot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
CURE FOR CANCER
German Specialist Declares caneer to
Be Contagious Disease Caused BY
Parasite-claincs to Have Discovered
Cure and Vaccine Which Brings
About lmmunization.

Cologne, Germany. June s.--Cancer
has been proved to be a contagious
disease caused by a parasite. and 1t
can be healed. according to DR.. Otto
Schmidt, who reported at yesterdays
meeting of the medical society here on
the results of his investigation into tho
cure Of cancer.
Dr. Schmidt declared he had proved
thru experiments and had confirmed
his findings by means Of repeated tests
that the disease was contagious one
brought about by the presence of a
parasite which he had discovered in
cancerous growths. He said he had
produced vaccine with which he had
cured numerous cases Of cancer. His
treatment, he says, brings about i'm
humiliation against further attacks. The
immunization IS accomplished by 9
serum obtained from animals in the
usual manner.
DR.. Schmidt requested the medical
society to appoint a commission to test
his processes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
AEErER FOUND GUILTY.
Pittsburgh School Superintendent Con.
victed Of Improper Conduct.

Pittsburgh School Superintendent Con.
victed Of Improper Conduct.
Pittsburgh, June 3.-Superintendent
of Schools s. L. Heeter. into whose
morality committee Of citizens went
as an investigating committee, ap-
pointed by the board Of public educa-
ton, was adjudged guilty of making
improper advances and taking unwar-
ranted liberties with three women, in
the report Of the committee made to
the board last night The board re-
ceived the report and ordered that
copy be placed in the hands of the SUI
perintendent, that he be suspended and
that he be accorded a hearing today
The finding of the committee was
unanimous on the immortality charges.
With. the report the committee sub
mitted to the board of education a
sealed package containing the testi-
mony taken in the committees inves
tigation This the board declined to
make public.
Rumors associating Mr. Heeters
name with charges brought by
domestic, who was taken from his
home to a hospital in serious condi-
ton, began eleven weeks ago. When
1t was thOuSht the girl Wouiu ule lHe
coroner was summoned and Heeter was
Implicated in the girls statement
Heeter was indicted, arrested, tried
and found not guilty.
He then returned to his duties, hav-
ing been given leave of absence during
his trial. Then followed demon
stration or strike Of school children
and more rumors associating Mr..
Heeter's name with other unpleasant
cases other than that of the domestic
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
STUDENT FEDERATION MEETS.
Thirty Seven Nations Represented at
Mohonk Lake Conference.

Mohonk Lake, n. Y, June 3.--The
tenth conference of the Worlds Stu
dent Christian Federation convened
here today with thirty nations
represented among the 34o delegates III
attendance. Regions as far apart as
Japan and South America, Russia and
Uruguay sent delegates and the racial
types included all the colors from
white thru the yellow ttnts. olive, red
and browns of various shades. to black.
The report of John r. Mott, general
secretary of the federation. showed
that whereas four years ago the stu
dents christian movements in the fed
GRAFTON included 2,0oS unions with q
combined membership of lS6,630. they
now number 3,205 associations, with d
total membership of 156,6I1, and a
proximate increase Of 800 associations
and 10000 members.
The conference will end Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03

derwood bill by the house there were
many protests against differentiatlns
between raw materials and their pro-
ducts and it was one OF the first feat
ures to be taken up with the senate
leaders and President Wilson. Several
weeks ago the committee determined
to equalize the rates one way or an-
other and few days ago President
Wilson was consulted about the matter
by Senator Simmons. chairman of the
finance committee. and Senator Will
liamS.
Another development yesterday was
the approval without cnange OF the
sugar schedule as IL passed the house.
1t also was announced by Senator
Shively of the finance committee that,
in his opinion. the tariff bill as it goes
to the senate committee will be a lower
bill in the aggregate than the Under
wood bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
JOB FOR ME1cALF
Editor Of sryan's commoner Selected
BY President as Civil Governor Of
Panama Canal Zone-6ryan Urged
Aucointment.

Washington, June 3.-Richard L.
Metcalfe, of Lincoln. Neb., editor Of the
Commoner, was today selected by
President Wilson to be civil governor
of the Panama canal zone. This was
announced by Secretary Garrison after
he and Secretaries Bryan and Daniels
had a conference with the president.
Altho Mr.. Metcalfe was first recon-
mended by Secretary Bryan. Secre-
tarisS Daniels and Garrison Joined in
urging the appointment. Mr.. Metcalfe
has been in newspaper work all his life
and came into national prominence
during the campaign Of 1896 as spokes-
man for Mr.. Bryan. Last year he ran
on the primaries on the democratic
ticket for governor of Nebraska, but
lost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
COURT HALT! IOliu
'&ROUID$,EI|EN'ly
TEMPORARY INJuNoJ3oekooeAa0yhi
ED sEr1r,oMzRs ov>uuuo
AuNrEaAroTTIakaaeA !.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. Wna
i GEEK plSooLurIoAe@oRngh
State TO Rssist Aeslen - .Js@ssssN
County MsieontsMts Whsn Gee
comss on Fee Hsarlno~eo Aeaoso- OR@
junction Psrmansnt-Dsiay - y
Only Result.

Des Moines. June 3.-All work on the
proposed improvement of the state
capitol grounds. as authorised by the
Thirty-fifth general assembly, was
halted today because Judge F.. NJ.
Hunter. at Ottumwa, granted John w.
RowIey and others. OF Keosauaua. q
temporary injunction. Tho restraining
order came a. tho result Of y auie
brought by citizens OF Van Buren,
county TO have the act declared uncon~
stttutional on the ground that IL
created an indebtedness greater than
that allowed by the state laws and that
1t had not been put to y vote of tho
people.
The granting Of the enjoiner prob>
ably will be considered by the state
executive council. Unless It can be
dissolved the state will be- greatly de-
layed In its effort to contract for the
eighteen blocks surrounding tho oapiito;
which it proposes to buy and improve
at cost OF $2.oo0.OoO. The suit waa
brought at Fairfield.
rTho attitude of tho state officials
and their reasons for not fearing tho
present suit II outlined on page Z oe
this issue.-Editor.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
PIRi cRoss-ExAMINED.
Taxi Chauffeur Questioned BY Dsfens
In Dynamite Plot Trial,

III Oy0OWlS0 TIoe sTldIs
Boston, June 3.-The cross examina-
ton Of Arthur Piri, whose testimony in
the so-called dynamite conspiracy trial
in the superior court was the feature
Of yesterdays proceedings has begun.
Piri. a taxicab chauffeur, was produced
by the prosecution yesterday in an effort
to connect President William NJ. Wood
Of the American Woolen Company;
Frederick p. Atteaux. a dye manufactur-
er. and Dennis ]. Collins, - dog fancier,
with the alleged plot to plant" dyna-
mite In Lawrence to discredit the
strikers during the Lawrence textile
mill strike last year.
Piri testified about driving man
resembling Atteaux from the residence
of President Wood to a Court street
saloon, back to Franklin street and
then to the club house Of the Boston
Athletic Association on the evening OF
Jan. 10, 1912, the date upon which the
dynamite was planted"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
Iowa Supreme Court.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. June 3.-The supreme
court today handed down the following
opinions:
Wilson VS.. Beck, ct al. appellants.
Dickinson county. Affirmed on defend
ants appeal and modified and affirmed
on plaintiffs appeal.
Farnsworth. appellant. VI. Muscatins
Produce and Ice Company. Muscatins
county. Reversed.
Attorney General Cosson. platntin.
VS.. Bradshaw. judge. Marshall county,
Judgment annulled.
Drainage district No. 3 VS.. board OF
supervisors OF Boone. appellants. Story
county Affirmed
Moffit. auditor. VS.. Filter. ct al. ap-
pellants. Cedar county. Reversed.
Boone, appellant. VS.. Boone. Dallas
county. Affirmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
ELopEs WITH srEPcHlLn.

Kansas Woman ssa-ehino for huss
band and Daughter In Caltsernia.
Los Angeles. June 3.-Edward Nich>
olson. q Kansas farmer. accused OF
having eloped with his stsp- -daushters
and OF kidnapping two OF his own chill
dren. was sought by police today as
tho request OF his wifs. Mra. RuellA
Nicholson. who camo to find him. and
having exhausted her money appealed
for aid.
MRS. Nicholson sat-, her dsushter
by her flrst husband feTl IN lovo with
Nicholson. After their elopemsnA che
said, they forced her 90 pretend to -
n,ioholson'S snother-in-iaw and AnAlly
deserted her, taking with them AaRStN0
children. She claimed the abductloW
was perpctrntcd 70 obtain posssss1oD
Of property recently inherited ~ the
children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
ARMOUR BUTCHERS OUT
Emp,oye. Quit Work at Sioux City in
Sympathetic Strike With cudahy
Msn-unsmploysd Now Nun'bsr ~
coo or 1900 - cudahy Men Picket
Armour Plant.
cial to Times- Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, June 3.-The Armour
plant butchers and laborers today
walked out In sympathy with the
Cudahy Packing Company strikers
and there are now between 1900 and
]. 500 men out The Cudahy men today
picketed the Armour plant and pre-
vented many from going to work.
There has been no serious violence as
yet. Police are on guard. Managers
of both plants say the men struck
without giving them q chance to treat
with them. Stock is being bought as
usual. Much Of it is shipped to South
Omaha The plants here are barely
running.
The laborers are demanding 90 cents
and hour and butchers 30 cents an hour.
A strong force Of police is on duty IN
the stock yards district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
FIGHT CONVICT LABOR.
Fort Madison Labor Unionists Protes
to Commi ssioner Urick.

Fort Madison Labor Unionists Protest
to Commi ssioner Urick.
Fort Madison. June "a movement
was launched here today by represen-
tatives of several labor unions to pre-
vent the penitentiary authorities from
using convict labor in work about
town.
The matter is to be taken up with
State Labor Commissioners Urick at
Des Moines and in the absence OF
amicable settlement, it was stated that
an Injunction would be sought from
the courts.
The labor leaders claim that the
prisoners are being used in painting
jobs, paper hanging, carpenter work
cleaning houses and carpets about the
city and that such work is contrary to
the acts OF the legislature providing
for convict labor on contract only.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
Daniel. Return. From Trip.

Washington, June 3.-Secretary DAN
iels returned today from trip which
included the dedication of the Maine
memorial in New York, visits to the
New York and Charleston, Mass, naval
yards, and the opening Of the naval
war college at Newport, r. I. He plans
to leave July IL for a tour Of inspection
on the Pacific coast. John B. Elliott,
Of Los Angeles, called on Mr.. Daniels
today and invited him to dinner the
Los Angeles Press Club will give in his
honor.
Secretary Daniels accepted the in
vitation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
SOME rHEArER FIGURES.
Chicago Has $50 Amusement Places
With Daily Attord ance Of 600, 900.

Chicago. June 3.--There are $50
theaters in Chicago and 76 others in
the course OF construction. according to
figures made public today by the build
ing commissioner. One-half of the
amusement houses are used exclusively
for the display Of moving pictures.
having a seating capacity of 800 or less.
The average seating capacity is 400 or
a total capacity of 100000.
It is estimated that the daily attend
ance is 900 1000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
WALTER DEMuMM wEDs.
French Sportsman Marres Florenc
ScoviIIe, American Girl.

French Sportsman Marries Florence
ScoviIls, American Girl.
London. June 3.-Walter De Mumm,
a we'll known French sporting man.
and Miss Florence Scoville, daughter
Of G. C. Scoville. Of Seneca, Kan. were
married at noon today in the fashion
able church OF st. Georges, Hanover
Square. The greatest interest was TAX
en- in the wedding owing to the dra-
matte incident which occurred last De-
cember when in the course Of a strug-
gle with Mrs. Marie Vansimer Barnes,
an American woman. Walter De
Mumm received two rather serious
bullet wounds. Mrs. Barnes afterwards
disappeared and De Mumm did not
prosecute her. Tho attack on him was
said to have been brought about by
the announcement he had come to bid
her fareWellsss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
Bank Supervisors in Session.

ST. Paul, June 3.-Uniform banking
laws and the possibility Of future legis-
lation that will regulate the bank
directors more stringently were dis
cussed by members of the National
Association of Supervisors of State
Banks. the annual convention of which
is in progress here today.
Several speakers were on the after
noon program. which also included a
general discussion of banking laws. The
meeting will be CO.'S tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
NO ACTION BEFORE AUGUST.
Japan Not to Begin Legal Proceedings
Until Law is Effective.

Toxic, Japan, June 3.-No legal ac-
ton in connection with the California
alien land legislation can be instituted
by Japan until the end Of August. when
the measure goes into force, according
to Baron Maxine, the Japanese foreign
minister, in replying to inquiries made
by Japanese members of parliament. In
the meantime, he said. negotiations pc
tween Toxic and Washington would
continue. Professor Suyehiro. OF kyoto
University, today addressed a meeting
of the leading business men on the
legal phases of the land ownership
problem as far as 1t regards Cahror-
MIA He intends to sail for America on
June 21.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
FIND M'DoNALD's BODY.

searohers for Frank Decker Find Body
Of Man Drowned Month Ago.
Fort Madison. June 3.-Searchers for
the body OF Frank Decker. brother OK
the local fire chief. who was drowned
Sunday night. early today located tho
body of James Mcdonald. one of the
victims OF the Millmeter launch disas-
ter of q month ago. Mcdonald was
from Evening Shade. Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
Poet Alfred Noye. III.

Boston, June S.-Alfred Noyes. the
English poet, who is lecturing in this
country in behalf Of international
peace, Is suffering from a nervous
breakdown at the home of a friend
here. 1t was said today that while his
condition was not serious he needed
rest,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
Firen,en Perfect Organization.

Washington, June 3.-Two sessions OF
the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Fire
men and Enginemen was held today
and the work of organizing the conven
ton was completed. Tonight there will
be a theater party. Tomorrow the
delegates will be received by the presi-
dent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
PLAN EXHAUSTIVE INQUIRY.
Senate Investigators Call For Ooeu'
nnentary Evidence In West Virginia.

mentary Evidence IN west Virginia
Washington. June 3.-Laying the
foundation for an exhaustive investiga>
ton Of West Virginias coal strike con-
ditions the special committee today
began search for all documentary
evidence in Washington bearing on the
situation.
Some time ago the department OF
labor investigated charges of peonage
and looked into the condition of imm1-
grants employed in the mines.
The committee today decided to ASK
the department for a copy Of its re-
port.
Another examination has been made
by the postofffce department. thru
special agent. Of the charges that
miners were refused permission to use
the postoffices and secure their mail.
Tomorrow the committee expects to
receive statements Of the miners and
coal operators.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
REsELs ATTACK MArAMoRAs.
Mexieans Engage in Battle Opposite
Brownsville, 1cx.

Dallas, Tex, June 3.-According to
advices received here by the Western
Union Telegraph Company at noon to-
day the constitutionalists forces have
attacked Matamoras. Mexico, opposite
Brownsville, Tex. The fighting was
said to be very heavy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
peHn,tion Of q Gentleman.

A kindly heart, a quiet voice, polite
worus and manners. hand open to
help, attention to little things for the
comfort Of others, freedom from an
ger. boastins. and patfonisin5;; scyAsA A.'9
the strong, courage; toward the waa1s
chtvaIry; toward ali men. ssss:.:::sese..:
Few men over see one In mirtees
Life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
EXPLORER v,s,rs MoTHrR.
etefansson Delays Journey 70 Coast 20
Attend AaoAntion.

wynyard. Sask.. June 3.--vnhjamlar
Stefansson. tho explorer. who starts
from Esquimalt. June 10. on five year
expedition to the Arctic zone, arrived
here today on n farewell visit to his
mother and brother. Stefansson had
intended to proceed today to Victoria,
where his party is gathering. but
found preparations for a public recep-
ton and banquet In his honor had
been made for tonight and will delay
his trip to tho coast until late tomor.
row.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
MAYORS WIFE ON JURY.
Mrs. Cora r. cottsriII, Of Seattle, Az
.~>A> 0>.A:>~ laaeAn

Mrs. Cora n. Cott0riII, OF Seattle, NC
copts Service ~ Juror.
Seattle, Wash, June S.-Mrs. Cora
r. Cotterill. wife of the mayor Of Seat
tie. has accepted service as juror IN
The surer1or court for June, tho she
would have been excused II she would
have asked exemption. Mrs. Cotterill
said today she did not wish 10 evade
any duty OF citizenship.
The first case on the calendar was a
damage suit against the city. and she
was relieved from sitting in II. =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
ALTITUDE RECORD BROKEN.
French Aviator carriees Passenger 4
Heioht Of 16,369 Feet.

Buc, France, June 3.-The worlds
altitude record for an aeroplane carry
Ing pilot and passenger was broken to-
day by Edmund Perryon, the French
aviator, who :cse 70 height Of 16 .36S
feet, or three and one-tenths miles. He
also holds the worlds altitude record
for an aeroplane CARRYING only pilot.
having risen to height of 1850 feet
at Buc March 1S this year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
au,o.r. lEv.euatinu Rodusto.

London, June 3.-A dispatch from
Constantinople says the Bulgarian:
troops today began the evacuation OF
the seaport Of Rodusto. on the sea Of
Marmora;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
ARsohETrEs BURN BOAT HOUSE.

University Students at Oxford Suffer
Loss Of Pleasure Graft.
Oxford, England, Juno S.-Militant
suffragettes are blamed for fire which
today destroyed the biggest boat house
on the river Isis, together with forty
or fifty boats belonging to university
students. Cards bearing the words
'Votes for women" were found near the
scene.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
srv.n to Visit Pittsburgh

Washington, June 3.-Secretary Bry-
an will 20 to Pittsburgh Friday to at
tend dinner in honor Of George w.
Guthrie the new ambassador to Japan.
Ambassador Chinda and members Of
the embassy staff will be present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
WANT POWERS DEFINED.
Retrsnchment COMMITTEES Asks Opinion
From Attorney General.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. June S.-The committed
on retrcnchment and reform today
asked Attorney General Cosson for an
analysis OF the law under which the
committee is acting and to decide
whether tho committee has any execu-
tive powers whatever Efficiency on
gineers made n report today showing
how the state can, by an investment OF
$4,000. effect savings OF nearly $9,oo9
year in n heating and lighting plant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
Weston Starts Second Days' Hike.

Clifton. II. j.. June Edward Pay
ton Weston. the veteran pedestrian,
left here shortly before . o'clock on the
second day Of his LAO mile hike to
Minneapolis. Weston VIII stop tonight
at Tuxedo, thirty y-nine miles from
New York City,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
CITY BUSINESS TIED UP.
Commission Controversy in Denver
stop. Financial Transactions.

Commission ControVerSy n UohVor
Stops Financial Transactions.
Denver. June 3.-Municipal business
in Denver with it's two sets of admins
trative officers came to standstlll
this morning. The old administration
OFFICERS continue to deny the legality OF
the new commissioners elected May 20.
and Deputy Treasurer Charles today
refused to cash city warrants issued by
Auditor Markey, who. tho auditor un-
der the old administration, was re-
elected
Banks refused to discount city war
rants until the controversy has been
definitely settled. The commissioners
met this morning as the city council
but adjourned the meeting until Wed
nesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
su.ps end. Rate Increase on Vegetables

SU3pohd3 H1te fhorsHss 0H v0yee"0'es'
Washington, June 3.-A proposed in
crease by the southwestern lines by
about 6 cents hundred pounds in the
freight rates on potatoes and other
vegetables from points IN Louisiana.
Texas and Arkansas, to Denver, Colo.
common points, was suspended today
by the Interstate commerce commits
sion until Sept. 20.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-06-03
To Confirm Maminetti.

o CohhFm MamIhettI.
Washington, June 3.-The senate
immigration committee today voted to
report favorably the nomination Of An
thony Caminetti, Of Jackson, CAL. to
be commissioner general of immigra-
ton. Opposition was threatened.