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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
Start. Five. Mile Tunnel

Work on what will be the longest
tunnel on this side Of the Atlantic has
been started at Mount Mcdonald for
the Canadian Pacific Railway. The
tunnel will be little more than five
miles long: 1t Will have l.7O0-f -f0otE ap-T
proach on the east side. 1t with lower
the gradient Of the road $40 feet and
shorten the distance by four miles and
practically do away with danger Erons
snow slides. Before work can be
started on the main tunnel the COURSE
Of the Illesillottewait river will have 70
SC changed FOR nearly q mile.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
NIXON CHARGED wlrH AssAuln
Son oF Democratic Leader Asraianea
on Charge Filed by Edward Ivoela ~

I '4s
on Charge Filled by Edward ,GNsria
New Haven. Conn. April 1-Dkan.
hope W. Nixon. OF New York City, D
Yale scientific school student, ana sooll
OF Louis Nixon. former democratic m.
tional committeeman. was formerly
charged in the city court today with
assault on Edward n. Everit. chief en-
gineer OF the Southern New England
Telephone Company. His lawyers were
not ready for the hearing and a contin-
uance was granted until April 10. the
bond OF $500 set after his arrest last
night being renewed. He was not called
upon to plead.
His father. who came TO the city last
night In response to teleEraphic re-
quest from his son. accompanied the
young man to the court house.
The assault on Everit which nearly
killed him took place last October.
Nixon has told the police II followed y
wine party at a local hotel at which ho
and number OF other students had
been present. and occurred while they
were returning to their quarters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
cuMMlNs AN pLAFoLlETTE LEAD
OPPOSITION AGAINST WIN.
rHRoP N. DANIELS.
HELD TO BE NOT QUALIFIED
FOR COMMERCE COMMISSION
Objections Based on Daniels Record
a. Member Of New Jersey Commits.
sion-Railroads in Final Plea Seek to
Justify Rate inereass-say Safety
Appliances Demanded Como High.

Washington, April 2.-President Will
sons nomination of Winthrop N. Dan
iels, Of New Jersey, to be an interstate
commerce commissioner, tied up the
senate in a prolonged executive session
today that threatened to delay the rail-
Minis and LaF'ollette.
Both those senators are opposing
Mr.. Daniels, whose nomination has
been pending nearly three months.
There is no personal fight on him but
he is charged with holding unsound
economic views as to railway valua-
tions.
1t is urged by several senators tina:
such an objection is material at this
time when the interstate commerce
commission has just undertaken val
uation of the railway properties Of the
United States which would be Of the
highest Importance in few years
when the commission is called on to
apply the various elements Of valua-
tion to rate making.
The objections are understood to be
based on Mr.. Daniels tecord as
member of the New Jersey public SER
vice commission.
Railroads in Final PIsa.
President Rea, OF the Pennsylvania
system, was the last witness to be
heard today before the interstate COM
merce commission on behalf Of this
eastern railroads asking for an in
crease in freight rates. Oral testimony
for the roads was concluded with his
statement.
Chairman Harlan and Commission
ers Clark and Meyer were on the
bench. DR.. Dumba. the Austro- Hun
garian ambassador. and his guest
Prince Munster Of Derneburg. were
interested auditors. J. T. Wallis, gem
eral superintendent Of motive power OF
the Pennsylvania, interrogated by CHI
ford Thorne, explained that steef cars
and heavier locomotives had induced
an increase in repair cost. while Higher
wages materially had been added to
that item of expense.
j. S. Rodgers, general superintendent
OF the Pennsylvania, testified that
Charges to operating expenses on the
PENNSYLVANIA system east of Pitts
burgh were $24,s55,624 in 1910, and
s29.411.21O in 1913, an increase of 1873
per cent"
Says, Safety Comes High.
He said that expenses for mainten-
ance of way during 1913 were much
greater than ever before and probably
would remain at the pdesent high lever
because Of large increases in wages
the policy of regulatory bodies. in
creased demands Of the travelling and
shipping public, the necessity for a
higher standard Of track structure and
road bed, on account Of heavier equip
ment and traffic and the policy OF elm
mating grade crossings. establishing
various safety devices and systems
strengthening lines and similar work;
He indicated also the higher cost OF
rai,s ties and materials used In deep
enins road beds. He dwelt parcticn-
larly on the cost Of safety appliances.
demanded both by law and pupllc
sentiment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
MURDERER BREAKS JAIL
w. M. Wilson, Sentenced to Be Hanged
April 20, Breaks Jail at Cairo, Ill.,,
With Five Other Prisoners-Blood-
hounds Lose Trail and No Clue Is
Eound

Cairo. Ill, April 2.-Six prisoners
escaped from the county Jail early to-
day. Among them was w. NJ. Wilson,
sentenced to be hanged on April "a. for
the murder Of Thomas c. Logan, a
special officer of the Mobile & Ohio
railroad
The prisoners escaped about 8
o'clock Bloodhounds were put on the
trail and followed the scent to the
north part of town where the animals
lost the trail. 1t rs supposed the fugi-
tives boarded freight train.
The men escaped from the prison by
saving their way out of steel cage.
Two hundred dollars reward has been
offered for the return Of Wilson dead
or alive.
Before killing Logan last January,
Wilson escaped from the Ohio peni-
|tentiary where he was serving a life
|sentence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
GENERAL VILLA REPORTS ONLY
PART OF TOWN TAKEN AND
Is HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS.
FEDERAL RE.HFoRcEMENTs
COME X. AID OF DEFENDERS
Definite Word Comes That General
Mass Has Reached Torreon and Fed.
erals in Mexico City Declare Efforts
Of Villa Can Not Sucessd-Numbsr
Of Federal Troops Unknown.

Juarez, Mexico. April 2-out Of the
maze OF reports and counter reports
concerning the activities Of Gen. Fran
cisco Villa at Torreon last night and
early today the assumption was drawn
that fighting continued. This was based
on q telegram from General Villa to
General Carranza late last night.
Interest here also conferred on the
reported movement of reinforceme
for the federal troops Of General Velas-
co at Torreon.
Reports that Torreon had fallen were
definitely exploded upon receipt of
denial direct from Gen. Francisco Villa
His telegram was based on the con-
gratulations Of the "falI' of Torreon
dispatch sent to him yesterday by
Col. Fidel Avila, chief Of arms Of the
garrison there.
Villas Reply to Col. AviIa.
General Villa replied as follows:
Gomez Palacio, April /, 1914.-Col.
Ridel Avila, jefe de las armas, Juarez:
In reply to your message wish to
state that while have taken part OF
the city OF Torreon. the struggle Is not
vet completed. I expect to obtain COM
plete triumph, Of which I will advice
you.
Gen. Francisco Villa
Torreon Positions Unchanged.
Details of the struggle received We're
brief and showed that the relative po-
eitions OF the contending forces have
not changed to any great extent in the
last Ave days.
whether the orces Gen. Joaquin
Mas. marching to the relief of the
federals at Torreon. has yet engaged
chose of aen. Monclovio Herrera, sent
TO meet him, was not known.
No confirmation was received Of the
rumor that q trainload Of the soldiers
81 General Mas was blown up by dy-
Mantle mines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
RUDE WADDELL DEAD.
Great Pitcher Victim Of Tuberculosis-
Shared Strike Out Record.


Shared Strike-Out Record.
San Antonio, Tex, April 2-Rube
Waddell. the famous left handed pitch
er. died here last evening with tuber-
culosis.
greatest of pitchers, was noted nearly
as much for his eccentriclties as for
his ability as ball player. In the
seventeen years he spent in profession
al baseball. he held positions with
twelve teams and, including return
engagements" had fourteen Jobs. His
longest term of service was with the
Philadelphia Americans, where, under
the watchful eye of Connie Mack. he
pitched winning ball for half a dozen
seasons.
Waddells inability to keep in condi-
ton discouraged most other managers
and was indirectly responsible for his
contracting tuberculosis. which caused
his death. There was no better pitcher
than Waddell when he was in form. but
he, as we'll as managers and club own
ers. was aware of his powerlessness to
resist temptation AS a result Of his
weakness. the largest salary he ever
received was $4,000 year That he got
from the Athletics, with the stipulation
1t is said that he must keep in condi-
tion.
Waddeil shared with Robert Glade
the strike out record of the American
league. On July 20. 1908. while pitch
ing for the st. Louis Americans, to
whom he had just been released by
Mack, he famed sixteen of the
Athletics, mis- former team mates.
Waddell was born in Butler county.
Pa, Oct. Is. 1876. When 90 years OF
age. or in 1896, he pitched his first
professional ball with the Oil City. Pa,
team and the next year, after brief
career with the Voiant college Pa.,
nine. he entered "big league baseball
as a member of the Louisville National
lea que team. The pace in such fast
company was a little too fast for him,
however. and after few weeks en-
gagernent With Detroit. he returned to
his native s.ate and joined this Home
stead team.
In 1899 "a scout for the Columbus
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
Fatally Injured in Runaway.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque. April Little hope In
held out for the recovery Of Catherine
Burns. residing near Dubuque. who
with her mother was thrown from .
buggy when the vehicle collided with =
telephone pole as the result OF rum
away on Iowa street here. The horse
took fright at an auto. The couple were
pitched onto their heads and the young
woman was injured internally. She 10
now at hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
woodmen insurgents Defeated.

Cedar Rapids. April BY vote OF
40 to 25 resolutions asking thai me
old rates be enacted and increased 20
per cent we're adopted at the Linn
county convention Of the Modern
woodmen OF America in convention
here yesterday afternoon. The insur-
gents were downed by the regulars
witi,ou. ::.uch trouble. The state con-
vention will be held here May 8.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
AIR RACE TO MONACO.
Competitors in Unique Contest start
From Seven European Capitals.

London, April PA series OF aero
plane races from seven European capi-
falls to Monaco began simultaneously
today. There were four entrants Tor
the fight from London. Pierre Verrier
was the first to start, leaving at day
break with mechanic as passenger.
After reaching the channel Verrier
abandoned his flight owing to dense
fog.
The competitors starting from Lon
don must make stops at Calais and
at Dijon. Their time limit Is fifteen
DAYS, to complete flight Of 500 miles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
wo1HERsPooh CHIEF OF STAFF.
c.n.raI Woods Assistant Selected as
Successor When Term Expires.

General Woods Assistant Selected as
Successor When Term Expires.
Washington. April MAI. Gen. VII
,,oro w. wotherspoon. now assistant
chief Of staff Of the army, has been Sc.
lected to succeed Maj. Gen: Leonard
Wood as chief OF staff at the eno OF
General Woods term. April g. Brig
Con. Hugh l.. Scott, commanding the
troops at Fort Bliss, Tex, will be as
s,stant chief of staff.
General Wood will assume command
~ the eastern department. with head
quarters at Governors Island New
York. ~.
The appointment Of General Wother-
snoon to be chief Of staff had been
fnllv expected, as it was in accordance
with the practice which has obtained
for some years, Of promoting the as
s:stant chief Of staff to the first place.
So the interest of the army centered
in the selection Of an assistant chief
Of stan who might IN turn succeed
General Wotherspoon when the latter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
CIRCUS PERFORMER KILLED.
Ella Hackstt, Aged 19, Piunoss Head
Downward From Trapexs.

New York. April 12.--Ella Hackett.
a 19-year-ofd circus performer. was
killed by fall Of fifty feet from ira
pcze in the arena at the Rarnun &
Bailey circus in Madison Square gar
den late yesterday. While attempting
a revolving swing" she fell heao
downward. Only a few OF the circus
performers were present at the time. 40
she was rehearsing after the afternoon
performance.
Miss Hackett was a daughter OF DR..
Clarence L. Hackett, dentist or TINS
,if ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
southern Cross Mi.sino,

Curlinz, Newfoundland, April RE
ports received here today state that the
steamer Newfoundland was lost of
Cape Race and the greater part Of her
crew of 10 men perished. No word has
been receiXed-efe the Southern Cross.
reported in trouble in the same vicinity
Tuesday. Rescue ships have picked up
fifty bodies Of the crew Of the New
foundland
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
YORKSHIRE MINES CLOSED.
All Coal Miners, Numbering 10000,
Respond to Strike Order.

Leeds, England. April 2-All the coal
miners in Yorkshire, numbering 170,-
900, had left the pits today when the
last Of the notices to quit work ex
pired. The men demand the introduce
ing Of minimum wage scale.
The stocks of coal at the pit heads
are only sufficient to last about week
After the expiration OF that period the
railroad, steel and iron works depend
ing on the Yorkshire mines for fuel
Will be seriously hampered and many
OF the men employed by them may
also be forced into idleness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
TEACHERS At CEDAR RAPIDS.
Hundreds Arrive For Opening o
Twentieth Annual Convention.

Cedar Rapids. April 2.-Hundreds OF
teachers from many points in north
eastern Iowa are here for the twentieth
annual convention of the Northeast
ern Iowa Teachers Association which
opens tonight in Greene's Opera
House. Many noted educators from big
educational centers are coming. The
convention continues until Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02

chair behind the reading desk. But be-
fore his closing words he paused and
surveyed the house. which became un-
usually silent He pointed his finger
as he impressed upon the congress his
profession of political faith" Then
came applause with cries viva Huer-
ta-." In a volume sufficient to make
up for the lack OF applause during the
early part Of his speech.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
HAS HAD FORTY PROPOSALS.
New York Girl Says Women Shout
Have Wide Field TO Pick. From.

Have Wide Field TO Pick. From.
New York. April miss Minerva
Hardrigan, 72 Fort Washington avenue
has had forty proposals of marriage.
She said so herself just before she
sailed with Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. Well
on the liner LaProvence Furthermore.
she said that she did not expect to
choose O husband until she had at
least 100 proposals.
Every girl should have that num-
Der before she canrmake proper Sc
lection" she said.
Miss Hardrigan admitted that she
was going abroad principally to see
what the men on the other side are
like before she finally decided on a
husband for herself.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
Fred White Under Knife.

Ottumwa, April Erred f. White,
of Sigourney, democratic candidate for
United States senator. Is a patient AT
the Ottumwa hospital, where ne un-
derwent surgical operation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
se.d.rala Are Reinforced.

forcements from saltillo have reached
rorreon. according to a telegram to
the Mexican embassy here today from
the Mexican consul at Ell Paso. The
message adds that there seems to be
little danger of the city being taken
by villa. The number of federal troops
was not given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02

PAGE ONE.
Tslesraphie News:
Fighting Continues at Torreon.
Federal Troops Reinforced.
Fire Destroys Resort Hotels.
Crew OF Sealing Vessel Lost.
Cummins and LaFollette Oppose
Wilson Nominee.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Council Bluffs Election Probe.
Queer Road to Hades.
Jerky Movement to Business.
Fruit Crop Prospects Splendid
Gary Confirms Thorne.s "a,
Welsh Notes Show - kio''
PAGE FIN 49,
Story: -
The valiants Of Virginia aF
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
Why Is 1t.
The Canal Tolls.
A Needless Worry.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Farm Topics.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN
AND ELEVEN.
City News:
County Woodmen Strongly Insurgent.
Players to Report Monday.
New County Steam Shovel Here.
Miss Wilkey For Recorder.
Mrs Wilson Addresses Woman's
Club.
Last Service In Old Congregational
Church Tonight.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Export Sales Lift Wheat.
Strength In Corn Trade.
Active Demand for Hogs.
Cattle Offerings Eignt.
War Game Taught by Mall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
Lind COMING Home.

Washington, April president VIII
son announced today that John Lind,
his personal representative In Mexico.
would sail for the United States from
Vera Cruz tomorrow on vacation, but
would return to Mexico after he had
a reat sa'.s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
Italian PARLIAMENT Re....mbl...

| itaiian 1arliAmenf HeAeeembIea.
Robe, April 2.-The italian chamber
Of deputies and senator's reassembled
today. The new cabinet under the
premiership of Senior Salandra made
known Dotn houses ;; ;ts Legislature !es
program.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
WHOLE FAMILY KILLED.
Three Die in Collapse Of okIahema
Duo Out. e,Aas@

Alvah. Okla. April John F1anni.
gan. his wife and 2-year-old child. II
was learned today, lost their lives IN
the collapse Of dug out on the F1an-
nigan claim near here two days ago.
All were dead when the ruin OF their
crude home was dug away by the
nefuhborS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02

Rebel. Lose 2,ooo ia Early Fighting.
Chihuahua, Mexico, March 81, via Ell
Paso. Texas, April 2-The rebel army
in the battle with the Huerta forces
at Torreon had lost about 1000 soldiers
in dead and wounded up to- today, ac-
cordine to estimates based on the
number nf wounded reaching here. NO
estimate OF the federal casualties was
obtainable on this side. altho the reb-
els insisted their firing had been et-
fective.
The sixth trainload bearing wound
ed from the front arrived today and
more trainloads were reported as hav-
ing passed Jiminez and Santa Rosalia
lon the way nortnward. The TACT that
about 700 disabled soldiers We're now
here gave rise to the belief that an
equal number OF wounded are either
A. the front or enroute north and an
estimate OF 500 dead would make the
rebel losses about 1000 in fishting
strength. Every train that came with
wounded has been sent south, with
medical supplies. According to their
own claim the villa forces still have
more than 10000 men in the field.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Waathar.

Sun rises April ) ut 5:42. sets at
6:27.
Iowa - Fair tonight and Friday;
slightly colder tonight; gentle breezes.
generally northwest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
RAIL WRECK IN JAVA.

Twenty Natives Killed and Many In.
jursd When Train Hits Buffalo Herd.
Batavia, Java, April Twenty ma
..yes vc:e killed and fifty others in
tured today by the derailment Of q
train while 1t was crossing bridge
near this city. The accident was caused
BY herd 81 bufalo into which the
~; i, A....:::l,er Of Euro
peans travelling on the train escaped
injury as they occupied the rear cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-02
Situation Remains Unchanged.

Chihuahua, Mexico, April 2. 10 a. m.
The situation at Torreon is unchang-
ed according to officials here and the
issue remains undecided.
Villas report to General Carranza
last night, in which the former stated
that fighting continued at Torreon re-
mains the only Information on the sub
ject.
This report said that the federals
were putting UP an unexpectedly stub
aorn defense and that heavy fighting
was taking place in the canyon del
Huarache one Of the strongest Of the
federal defenses. The canyon So called
* a basin formed by three mountains,
including Cerro de la Cruz. on the
slones OF which part of Torreon is
built.
Putnam patriot., 1914-08-28
N~,es.eN-.
ESCAPED WITH A SCOLDING
Small Boy Had Wasted Time Equip ping Himself for Expected. Pain
 ful Interview.

There was once a seheolboy who ters. He knew that the penalty was a switching told style), and his con temporaries were pleased to remind him of the fact. Five o'clock was the hour fixed for the interview. The boy was small for his age. but brainy. All day he studied how he might save his skin and disappoint his friends, and at 4:30 he repaired stealthily to his dor mitory to make his plans. They con sisted of a sheet of brown paper-all that remained, alas, of a homemade eake-two copies of the Scout and a chest protector. which had been in cluded in his outfit by a solicitous parent. By means of the fatal fishing line he attached the combined padding to his person. then, stiffiy resuming his garments, knocked at the dread portal as the clock struck.
 The head glanced down over his spectacles. The boy stood strangely erect. and his face was brave though pale. cane lay on the table. The masters eye was sterner than his heart. His hand reached for the cane, but he replaced 1t in a drawer. and for 20 minutes the listeners in the eorri- dor vainly pricked their ears for the accustomed sounds.
 "Well?" they inquired anxiously when the victim reappeared.
 He only iawed me- replied the small boy-LondOn Mail