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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
RIVER STEAMER ON ROCK
Thr.. Hundred PASSENGERS Safely
Transferred sFrom Hudson River
ve.seII After Hole 10 stove in Bow
Several Injured BY Impact.

Several Injured BY Impact.
Poughkeepsie, N. T.. Sept. 2s.-Three
hundre>. passengers OF the steamer
Mohawk, of the Manhattan Navigation
Compay, were transferred from the
vessel early today after she had gone
hard aground on an embankment on
Hyde Park. ssven miles north OF here.
Most Of the passengers resumed their
Journey to Albany over the New York
Central railroad.
In the panic which followed the
several passengers were
slightly hurt. Many had been thrown
from their 'berths by the impact. Wnioa
tore q gigantic hole in the Mohawk's
bow, and forced her nearly thirty feet
up the river bank and almost to the
New York Central tracks.
Nearly every one had gone to bed
when the ship hit the rocks. Excited
passengers swarmed the decks, and
while the crew Gained their fears, life
boats were made ready to lower. The
vessel was fast aground, however, and
as 1t was in no danger OF sinking, it
was decided to await assistance.
In response to the vessels whistles
of distress the steamers Trojan and
Iroquois, Of the same line, came up and
took Off consignments Of passengers.
many Of them hysterical women. There
was a long wait in the station at
Poughkeepsie before they could take
q train for Albany.
The accident was due to break In
lie steering gear.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
IMPEACHMENT COURT HEARS
BROKERS IN RELATION TO
STOCK TRADING.
DECKS CLEARED FOR STORY
OF ALEoEp POLITICAL DEALS
sulxsr Prsparss ekatsmsnt He Will
present O. psesnss and 10 Said 70 Be
p..o.rsd % Make Clean Breast Of All
Tran,aesisns With Idea Of Involving
Enemies In Graft Deals. ;

Albany. n. =. Sept 2s.-whf1e mem
bers Of the court Of impeachment that
is trying Governor sulzer ware arriving
In town today. . dozen detectives were
busy serving subpoenas for both prose-
cution and defense. A score Of legis-
lators ana politicians were sought BY
the board Of managers. while nfty per-
sons were being called for tho gov
ernor.
Testimony today OF Melville ]. Full
ler and J. B. Grey. New York brokers.
regarding the governors stock deals.
was expected to clear the decks for the
introduction Of testimony regarding
Sulxer's alleged barterang Of poIt1ioss
influence tomorrow. a.s--
Friends Of James G. Garrison, who is
held at the Albany county penitentiary
for contempt, have abandoned hope Of
obtaining his freedom before Oct. s. On
that date the assembly will reconvene
and Garrison's friends hope the assem-
blymen will relent and FREQ him.
coIwsIl in . Hospital.
Frederick l.. ColwelL long missing
witness in the Impeachment trial Of
Governor Sulzer, II Ill In a sanatorium,
but is ready TO come to court and testi-
fy providing he is not arrested by the
board Of managers for having previous
ly refused to testify. Judge Herrick
made this announcement today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
the aggregate income Of both husband
and wife when living together.
Reject Minority, Amendments.

Two amendments were oHered ny
minority members but both were re-
jectcd by the democrats.
Representative Murdoch. progressive,
moved that the house accept the Clark
cotton futures tax: while Representa-
tive Fordney. republican, offered an
amendment to extend from March to
June. 1914. the time when the new
sugar tariff becomes effective.
Representatives Fordney. Mardock
and Payne, all Senators Penrose and
LaFollette did not sign the conference
report Senator Lodge was absent.
No definite agreement has been
reached by the democratic conference
committee members today rs to wnat
is to be done with the cotton futures
question, but it is expected that 1t may
be later dropped from the bill. While
President Wilson has favored the pro-
posed compromise plan advanced by.
house leaders he made it clear tocaS
he would not insist on it being put in
the bill.
Republicans Object TO Report.
The conference committee submitted
the, completed report to the fun com
mittee thru Chairman Simmons. After
a brie1 discussion it was approved By
the eight democrats. while the six re-
publicans refused to sign 1T.
Senator LaFollette one of the repub-
lican conferees, who voted for the tariff
bill in the senate. announced that he
did not decline to approve the report
because of prejudice against it. but be-
cause he had not been consulted in
preparation Of the agreement.
Report Presented to House.
Majority Leader Underwood present
ed the Conference report as soon as
the house met. He explained that
members might wish to debate its ac-
ceptance for some time and secured an
agreement by which the house will
meet at II o'clock instead of noon
Tuesday.
"After the report is acted upon" he
said, 1--WE expect to take up and act on
the senate amendment relating to
cotton futures, which is the only thinG
in disagreement between the two
houses"
The conference report did not ap-
pear in the senate today and Sen
ator Kern secured consent that today's
adjournment Of the senate should ex-
tend until Wednesday. BY that time Il
is expected that the house will have
disposed Of the report.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
HAMPTON MAN DIES SUDDENLY.
Will Hickthisr, Business Man and Land
Owner, Unexpoctodiy Summon ned.

VIII TJIckthioT, ouS'noSS WAN anu 1auo
Owner, Unexpectedly Summoned.
Special to Times Republican.
Hampton Sept. 29.-Will Hickthier.
widely known In Franklin county, died
suddenly at his home here. Mr.. Hick-
thier had just retired fer the night
when his wife noticed that he was i'll.
She summoned a physician. who ar
rived in five minutes. but Mr.. Hick-
thier was dead.
Mr.. Hickthier was 46 years OF age.
He conducted barber shop in this
city but had extensive iand holdings
and was successful business man.
Formerly he resided on farm west Of
Geneva He is survived by wife. a
son and two daughters. The son.
Bruce, was married recently and went
to Idaho to reside. One brother. Oscar.
is in business here, and another BROTH
er. John. resides in Stratford. Mrs.
Welty. of this city. Is sister.
Until word is received from the son
definite arrangements for the funeral
can not be made. but burial will be in
Geneva, probably Thursday nr Friday
J. NJ. King, OF this place. while out
fishing Saturday evening. stepped on a
stone and broke his ankle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
REFoRMER WEARS STRIPES.
Begins Self Imposed Prison Term t
Study Condition Of Convicts.

Auburn, N. Y, Sept. 29.-Thomas
Mott Osborne. chairman OF the state
commission on prison reform. entered
Auburn prison today to serve short
term, self lf-imposed, for the purpose of
studying the effect of the present prison
system on the mental and physical con-
dition of man.
He was assigned to the idle gang"
has cell in the south wing and will
live convict's life in every detail. His
mustnche was shaven off. but his hair,
cropped closely normal was untouched.
He wears convict's uniform.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
UNITED STATES TO MAKE NO EF-
FORT TO NEGOTIATE WITH
coNsTlTuTloNALiSTs.
TRUCE NOT PLANNED
PENDING GENERAL ELECTION
Firina on United States Troops at El
paso Done BY Drunken Civilians -
Rsport Of Federal Victory Over Con-
stitutio nalist. Under General sara-
tan-Sonora Rebels Active.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The admin
istration has concluded that ut present
there is no constitutional means OF
opening communication on an ofhciai
basis with the insurgent parties In
Mexico. This fact developed today as
the result of an inquiry whether Mr.
Lind, the presidents special commits
sioner to Mexico. was about to get IN
communication with the constitutional
lists with a view to secure an agreement
from them to respect truce while the
projected elections are under way.
The administration Is much interested
in the bringing forward OF new candl-
dates for the presidential nomination.
tho not willing to express any opinion
as to the significance OF these entries
in their bearing on the settlement OF
the question as to whether the Huerta
government is complying with the de-
sire Of this government for d Tree anu
fair election In Mexico.
Incident at El Paso Insignificant.
Officers at the war department today
mininized the Importance OF the nrhs
on United States soldiers at El faeo
by Mexicans Saturday when II was
learned in a report from General Bliss
that the Mexicans were not In uniform.
General Bliss said the half dozen
Mextcans who fred the shots had been
celebrating a holiday at San Elizarlo
and were said to be drunk. Ihe hre
was returned by troop H. OF the sec
ond cavalry, but no one was injured.
FsderaIs Gain a Victory.
Confirmation of the defeat OF tne
constitutionalists under General Con-
zales at Baratan, by General Mas.
federal commander. and of the retreat
of the rebels to Sabinas has reached
the state department from the Amerl-
can consul Mt Ciudad Poriflo Diaz. He
Also refers to the destruction by tho
rereatine rebels Of extensive mining
property and the burning OF tne ran
road bridge at Sabinas. where pat.le
was expected to occur yesterday. tho
no news OF the result has been re-
ceived
Trouble is brewing In the state OF
Tabasco, which has been quiet 70.
some time, and there are rumors tnat
the insurrectionists In the southern
part of the state are only awaiting the
arrival Of reinforcements to renew nos
Titles
The rebels who have been besieging
Mazatlan have now sought to compei
the surrender Of the federal FORCES oy
cuttinr off the water supply.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
NEW LORD MAYOR OF LONDON.
Sir Thomas Bowatsr First lancastrian
to Attain Honor.

Sir Thomas Bowater First lancastrian
to Attain Honor.
London. Sept. 29.-Sir Thomas Van
sittart Bowater was elected lord mayor
Of the city Of London today. He will
assume office on Nov. 9.
Sir Thomas is the first Lancastrian
to obtain this high position. After him.
however. there will be, barring acci-
dents, q succession Of Lancastrian lord
mayors, for Sir Charles Johnston, who
will succeed him. was born in Liver
pool, and Sir Charles Wakefield and Sir
William Dunno. next in rotation. are
natives, respectively, Of Liverpool and
Clithers, in Lancashire.
Sir Thomas Bowaters Is q Man.
chester man. He was born in 1852 and
came to London as a young man to
enter business. He is now at the head
Of a large firm Of paper makers. His
rise politically has been rapid. Every
lord mayor must have served as alder
man and sheriff, and usually an alder
man must wait some years before being
elected sheriff
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
France Retains A.rop,an. Cup.

France Retains Asropians Cup.
Rheims, France, aSApt. 29-France
retained the international aeroplane
cup. emblematic Of the worlds cham
pionship. by winning today over Bel
gium over the course OF 124.2s miles.
Belgium was represented by only one
man, Albert Crombez. He completed
the court in 1:09:52.
Maurice Provost. the first Of the three
French aviators, finished in 50 minutes,
4b 3-5 seconds. an average speed Of 1e5
miles an hour.
vedrines. France, finished in 1905
81 2-5 and was placed second. Eugene
Gilbert, France, finished third in 1905
IS 2-5. ss
Provost in the course OF the race
made a new worlds record for ten and
twenty kilometers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
THAW HAS BAD COLD.
M atteawan Fugitive Fails to Respond
to Medical Treatment.

Concord. n. H., Sept. 29.-Friends
and associates of Harry x. Thaw are
worrying considerably over the fail
ure Of the Matteawan fugitive to rid
himself Of a heavy cold, with which he
has been afflicted for a week.
One of the noticeable features at the
extradition hearing last week was
Thaw's deep and persistent cough.
Thaw has been under the care of a To-
cal physician, but has not responded
well to treatment. His broken rest
and the hard work he has been doing
with his secretary since his arrival
here have reduced his weight some-
what.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
PAGE ON e.

PAGE ONE.
Telesraphie News:
Suffers Wall street Deals Investi-
gated.
Conferees Report Revised Tarlf
Bill.
Lind Not to Negotiate with Mexican
Rebels.
Maj. John r. Lacey Dead.
Expires Suddenly at Home in oska-
looosa.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Money Pouring In For Lincoln High
way.
G. & N. w. Cooperate with College.
Upper Iowa Appointments Delayed.
New Fish Ger For Iowa.
PAGE FOUR.
Edi.oriaI:
Payment OF Pension or Of Damages.
Assessing For Paving.
Progress the Business Keynote.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Northwest Conference Next.
Cousin Kills Cousin.
PAGE SEVEN.
New Serial Story:
The Sign Mt Six.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Railroad Men Enjoy Big Picnic.
County Endeavorers to Meet Soon.
Much Sewer Work Done.
Gilman Pioneer Dies.
Football Players Show Up Well.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Lower Gables Ease Wheat.
Corn Influenced BY Wheat Decline.
Hogs Lose Early Advance.
Demand For Steers.
Party Rejuvenation Grows Probable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
TURKEY MENAcEs GREECE.

Assumes incorporating Attitude
+ With Reference to Territorial Rights.
Constantinople Sept. 2s.-The men,
acing language of the newspapers rep
resenting the Turkish military element,
which practically occupies the govern
ment saddle at present confirms the
uncompromising attitude adopted by
Turkey on Greece.
One paper declares that II Greece
fails to yield she is doomed to be driven
from Saloniki and Epirus within the
limits Of her old frontier.
Another says, Greece is bound to
yield on the question Of the islands in
the Aegean sea before the united Bull
garian and Turkish armies"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
sHETTERLY ENDS LIFE.
Man Charged With Murder of Divorc.
ed wfe's Second Huoband On Train
Near New Virginia, Hangs Self In
ceII-Used Straps From Suit Case
To Form Moose,

1ndianola. Sept. cow. I. Shetterly.
who shot and killed a restaurant man
In train near New Virginia two
months ago; hanged himself in his cell
in the Warren county jail Saturday
night His body was discovered by his
jailer soon after he died. strap had
been removed from his suit case and
tied to the top of his cell. He had piled
the furniture OF the cell under the
strap. placed his head In the moose and
kicked the furniture from under his
feet.
He was charged with murder and the
hearing had been set for some time in
November.
Jealously is alleged to have caused
the shooting. His divorced wife had
married his victim only week before
tho crime
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
eRiTAiN's CANAL SQUADRON.
Newly Constituted Went Atlantic Flee
Sail for Bsrmudas.

Devonport. England. Sept. 29.-The
British cruisers Suffolk. Berwick and
Lancaster which are later to be Joined
by the Monmouth, sailed today for
Bermuda From that base the newly
constituted British West Atlantic
squadron. commanded by Rear Admiral
Sir Christopher Cradock, will watch
British interests In tho Panama canal
zone.
The squadron, VIII probably repTsses,u
Great Britain at the opening OF the
canal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
SENATOR LODGE UNDER KNIFE
Condition Serious For Time But I'm
provoment 10 Noted Today.

Nahant. Mass. Sept. Ex-senator
Henry Cabot Lodge was operated on
last Thursday for a growth on the
right side. For twenty-four hours aft
or his condition was serious. Today 1t
was said the patient was as comfort
able as could be expected.
Senator Lodge returned from Wash
ington . few days ago at the conclu-
sion Of the fight over the tariff bill and
at that time appeared to be in his usual
health.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
e.h.,. Ae4ivs in Sonora.

Cananea, Sonora, Sept 2s.-Constl-
tutionalists thruout Sonora nave Desuh
a concerted effort to increase tne nuli-s
Der Of state troops for the ran cam
paign against the federals. Many par
ties Of soldiery headed py captains
have been sent to different parts ol 'he
state FOR the purpose Of conscription.
Arms and ammunition In the pos
session Of civilians ara being con-
a.cated. So far Americans and othen
foreigners are not being forced to sur
render their arms. but those who wish
n do so are permitted to exchange
tbon for ouiyers. bows and arrows OF
tho Mavo Indians. 500 Of whom re-
Gently ioined the state troops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
RExRoAT INQUEST ON.
Mystery Of Murder Of Chicago Woman
Not Vet solved-Present and Former
Husbands Held for Appearance at
Inquest.

Inquest.
Chicago. Sept. 29.-Interest in the
mvsterious murder OF Mrs. Mildred AL
lison- -Rexroat centered today in the
inquest set for hearing at West Chicago.
Among the more important witnesses
expected were W. II. Allison. who mar
ried the woman seventeen years ago.
and Everett A. Rexroat. the infatuated
farmer OF Macon, McDonough county.
who married her last spring, within two
weeks from her divorce from Allison. A
warrant charging Rexroat with murder
was sworn out last night, but this was
largely to compel his attendance at the
inquest.
Mrs. Allison -Rexroat was murdered
at Wayne, a suburb OF this city, where
many wealthy men have their country
homes. on Friday night last. She was
shot in the head, the body placed on
the railroad tracks. md she was robbed
OF iewelry and money to the value or
about S4o0
She was lured to the spot by man,
descriptions OF whom vary greatly. Her
friends understood that she was on her
wav to Wheaton by arrangement over
the telephone with one Spencer.
known from the manner Of his speech
as "the man with the drawl." When
she left home she carried rattan suit
case. Neither the suit case nor the
pistol with which tho murder was COM
mitted has been found.
Allison, before the inquest began to-
day. was taken into the room where
Law the mutilated body Of his former
wife and the mother Of his three chill
dren. He looked long and silently and
then burst into tears. Rexroat was also
subjected to the same ordeal. The
friends Of the latter declare he was in
Macon Friday night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
WOMEN DESTROY GREENS.

Militants Treat Yarmouth Golf Course
With Application Of Acids.
Yarmouth, England, Sept. %
Militant suffragette larson squads"
were again busy today. They destroyed
the green's of the municipal golf links
here with acid, leaving confession OF
their crime on the ground and nota
saying: 1.-THE timber yard was set on
fire by u.s."
This had reference to fire Satur-
day which destroyed $175.oC0 worth OF
lumber,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
SUES 10 ENyoIN TRUST.
Pullman Car Company Seeks 60 Pre-
vent Prosecution Of Claim,

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs. Sept. 29.-Claiming
that Frank ]. Laughlin. formerly Pull
man car conductor. had signed a con-
tract waving all claims for damages
for death or injuries. the Pullman COM
pany brought suit in federal court here
asking that he be restrained from
prosecuting n suit he filed at Independ-
ence Mo. for 100000 damages for In
juries alleged to have been received In
wreck last March. The suit Is against
the Union Pacific Railroad Company
and the Pullman people assert their
interest in the case in that they have
indemnitied the railroad against GLAZING
from its employees.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
MINERS WIN DECIDED VICTORY.
Judge o'Brisn Dissoivss. T Temporary In
junction Prohibiting Pickstine.

Calumet. Mich, Sept. 29.-Circuit
Court Judge O'Brien today dissolved tho
temporary injunction issued by him .
week ago prohibiting picketing and
parading by the strikers during the
time men were going to or coming from
work In the mines. The decision gave
q notable victory to the Western FEEDER
alton OF Miners. This afternoon the
court was to hear arguments on .
motion by attorneys for the operators
for a restraining order prohibiting In
timidation and violence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
MARsHALLTowN IOWA. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1918

and an insult offered to the Jap
anese flag. The consul expressed his
satisfaction at the action Of the Chi
nese commander.
At o'clock in the afternoon 500 OF
Gen. Chang Hsun's troops. with the
republican nag at their head, marched
to the Japanese consulate and present
ed arms. while the commander saluted
the consul. The Japanese troops mean
time stood at attention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
Tho Average Mare Life.

Uncle Psnnywis- says: What .
drab life the average man leeds. ]
never went 70 Q masked ball, or
polo tournament, or . house party
Never ate a trume OF uttered IN cpl
gram. l never even tasted Burgundy.
although half my fAvortts characters
in fiction have walloved In its
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
DISSOLVE LOAN PACT.

British Government Announces End Of
Chinese Agreement, Which Fails to
Work Satisfactorily to Powers Con-
esrnsd-EnsIand Takes Initiative Be.
cause "Powsrs Fail to Observe Spirit
Of Pact"
London, Sept. 2s-The British gov
ernment announced today the dissolu-
stion Of -tha Chinese loan agreement
from which the United States with
drew its support some time ago. The
agreement had not worked to the salts
faction Of the powers concerned-Great
Britain. France. Germany, Russia and
Japan. Tho British government took
the initiative in the dissolution 'be-
cause Of the failure Of the other powers
to observe its spirit"
"They had made Of the agreement
simply an instrument, against the inter-
ests Of British flnanciers.'
The powers will continue to- act to-
gether in making loans to the Chinese
government but each Of the powers Is
left free to support any Of its citizens
for floating loans for railroads or other
industrial projects.
The declared object Of the original
agreement Is to prevent an interna-
tional scramble to lend China money,
but such scramble is in progress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
c.mp.iun. In Automobils.

Boston. Sept. 2s.-An automobile
tour OF the entire state was started TO-
day by Charles S. Bird. progressive
candidate for governor. Four auto
mobiles carried Mr.. Bird ana his party
when they left this city. with the In
tention Of visiting every one OF the 3b8
cities and towns in Massachusetts,. A
flfe and drum corps occupied one Of the
cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
PEACE PACT SIGNED.

Treaty Between Bulgaria and Turkey
Atteeted at constantinopIs.
Constantinople, Sept. 29.-The treaty
Of peace between Turkey and Bulgaria
was signed here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
German Bank Rate May 30 Low

German Bank Rate May 30 Lower.
Berlin, Sept. '29.-The possibility Of
the reduction Of the German baDnk rate
was held out today by Otto Won Gla-
senapp, vice president Of the German
Imperial Bank. at the monthly meeting
Of the institution. He said the reduc-
tion would depend on the extent Of the
demands on the Imperial Bank at the
coming settlement These. however. he
declared, were already large.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-29
| Lou;.x;,l. c.l,bra&;or Inauour.%ed.

Louisville. KY. Sept. 2s.-Louis-
ville's week Of celebration OF the CEN
tury OF peace between English speak
ing races began today under gloomy
weather conditions. Motor boat races
on the Ohio river. parade of schsc!
schildren and fireworks display were
on the days program.