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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-04-23

The funeral of Mrs Hannah Davis
was held at Spring Green on Sunday
She died on Saturday with ailments
incident to old age. Mrs. Davis was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
SENATOR Big BORROWER
Former Member Of Upper House Who
Voted to Whitewash Lorimer In
dsbted to Chicago eank-7orrowed
to $4,000 Thru Munday.

Frankfort. KY. June 2G.-Former
United States Senator Thomas Fl.
Paynter, of Kentucky. has issued
statement explaining how his notes,
aggregating $4,000. found their way
into the LaSalle Street Bank Of Chi
cage, controlled by william Lorimer
and C. B. Munday. and which item
was reported as being Investigated by
federal authorities In connection with
their inquiry into that institution.
Mr.. Paynter as senator was meIn-
Der OF the first senatorial committee
that investigated Lorlner's election to
the senate and he voted In favor OF
Lorimer retaining his seat.
After my Connection with the Lori
mer committee had ceased" said Mr..
Paynter. II needed $4,000 to complete
a business transaction, as l supposed
for a few days. Mr.. G. B. Munday told
me he could take my notes OF $4,000
each and use them In Illinois banks
banks in which Lorimer had no in
terest. Mr.. Lorimer knew nothing
whatever about this transaction. Ny
deal was postponed and was unable
Ia tt5;;xe care GO the demand notes and
II seems that Mr.. Mnnday took care
Of them thru the LaSalle Street Bank.
However, every dollar OF the notes has
been paid except se.67e.45. which VIII
be paid on demand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
chioaoo Bank. Hold Notes.

Chicago. June 26.-Chicago banks
have between 100000 and 100000 of
the H. B. Clafiin Company paper. ac-
cording to estimates local bankers are
able to make at this time. The amount
Of commercial paper indorsed by the
big dry goods concern is about SEE. 5.000,-
900, which Is in the hands of some 5000
hanl.E and many individuals thruout
the Anited States. Reports received
by local bankers late yesterday were
to the effect that New England banks
have about so per cent of the paper
Boston banks being credit
ed with $5,000,000 of the amount New
York banks have around $7,oo0.000 Of
the paper. according to these reports.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
MINISTER RoJAs DEAD
venezueIa's Representative in Wash.
inston Expires Suddenly at Atlantic
City, N. J.-Had Thrilling Career in
Politics and Revolutions.

Washington, June 2G.-Private dis
patches received at the Pan-American
Union early today reported the death Of
p. Ezquiel Rojas. minister f-cn.
Venezuela, at Atlantic City, N. J.
DR.. Rojas. who was 70 years of age,
died Of heart failure. with which he had
been threatened for several years. He
was prominently identified from youth
with the politics of his country. He had
been thrown into dungeons during sew
eral revolutionary periods and for many
years was compelled to live an exile
from Venezuela.
DIR. Rojas had been minister here for
the past five years and had been min
lister to Argentina and Chile. At one
time he was president Of the national
congress of Venezuela and he had also
been a representative and senator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
GREECE CALLS OUT RESERVES.
Shows Disposition TO Be Prepared Fo
Evontualities.

classes Of the Greek naval reserves
were today called to the colors, the
official explanation of the mobilization
being "the increase of the fleet and the
naval naneuvers to begin next week"
The real reason of the step taken by
the ministry of marine, however, is
understood to be the determination of
the Greek government to be prepared
for all eveniuaiities although there IL
an apparent slackening of the tension
between Turkey and Greece.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
TEDDY REJECTS WHITMAN
Gives No Indication Of conssntins to
Nomination Of District Attorney For
Govsrnor-Thinks He Is Too Close to
Boss Barnes.

Boss Barnes.
Oyster Bay. N. Y. June 2s.-Not-
withstanding Colonel Roosevelt's asser-
ton yesterday that the progressive
party would not endorse District At
torney Charles S. Whitman. Of New
York, for governor, another effort was
made today to persuade him to look
with favor on the district attorney as a
possible progressive candidate.
Charles w. Buell., Jr., of New York
organizer Of the non partisan Whitman
league, came here post haste today and
endeavored to induce the colonel to
leave the door open for Mr.. Whitman
provided 1t should be shown that the
attitude of the district attorney toward
what Colonel Roosevelt styles the
BARNES machine" was satisfactory to
the progressive party. Mr.. Buell. left
Sycamore Hill with no assurance that
Colonel Roosevelt would change his po-
sition.
The former president. accompanied
by his son Archie, today took his first
horseback ride since his return from
Europe.
AZ he cantered down the hill. his face
flushed, waving his hand In farewell
he gave every appearance of being
physically At. Colonel Roosevelt ex-
plained before he rode off that he re-
sretted he had not the time to go into
the hay field with his men, as he used
to do.
.Td like to get out there with the
men and help get in the hay" he said
..but don't believe can make it."
Colonel Roosevelt will leave Tuesday
for Pittsburgh. where he will speak that
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
carrarza Delegate in Washington.
STEWART WANTS SOLDIERS.
Asks Thae Rssuiars 1s Sent to Butt
% es Nsady For Call.

Asks Tha< Rseuiars 1s Sent TO Butte
% es Asady For Call.
Washington. June Ex-Governor
Stewart, OF Montana, today asked that
federal troops ID transferred from
Fort Missoula, iy.saraer TO be IN, readi-
ness IN case bfe fefurfher.trcuble at Butte.
Senator Myers called at the White
House to support the governors re-
quest. He stated conditions in Butte
were critical and outbreaks liable to
occur at any time There were no fed
eral troops in Montana, he said. and
in case Of serious rioting It would take
too long to bring them from Fort Van
couver for them to be Of any service.
President WILSON took the request
under advisement, and later took It up
at the cabinet meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
SUBSIDIARY OF DRY GOODS FIRM
INVOLVED IN HEAVY
FAILURE.
CREDITORS BEGIN ACTION
DESPITE soLvENcY CLAIM
cIaflin interests to Oppose Appoint
mont Of Receiver - Committee For
Note Holders Of cIaflin Company
Agrees to Represent Creditors With
cut Charge.

petition in bankruptcy was filed hero
today against the Defender Manufac-
turing Company, of this city, makers
of underwear subsidiary of the H. Is.
Clafiin Company, which failed yester-
day. Receivers in equity proceedings
were appointed at the time Of the
Claf1in failure, but 1t was contended
that the company was solvent. Cred
itors now seek to have it adjudged
bankrupt.
Counsel for the Claflin interests. 1t
was understood, will oppose the petit
ton. Members Of the note holders
protective committee. appointed yes
terday to safeguard the interests of the
banks which have some SS0.000,000 OF
Clafiin paper, went into session today.
Stocks Affected.
A. C. Drew. secretary of the mef-
chandise creditors committee. esti-
mated today that merchandise cred
itors have claims Of about s2,00O.000.
"It is our earnest hope" he said.
that merchandise creditors will do
posit claims with our committee at the
earliest momeut. Immediately coop
Grafton is essential to produce satisfac-
tory results. In view of the public i'm
portance of this matter this committee
has consented to represent creditors
without cost to them"
During the early trading on the
stock market there were four sales OF
United Dry Goods. the first at 64A, the
second at 64 the third at 63 and the
fourth at 62. At the close of the mar
ket yesterday the stock was quoted a'
So.
The United Dry Goods Company hal
stock control OF the II. b. Ciafiii
Companies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
IOWA CITY rEAMsrER BROWNS
Fred Buck Loses Life in River When
Boat upsets.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. June 26.-Fred Buck, q
teamster. was drowned in the Iowa
river this morning when his fishing
boat upset. A companion, Ben Moore.
a. contractor was barely saved. Buck
was 25 years Of age and widower
with three little children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
w..h,nuton Forfeits Game.

.Philadelphia, June 26.-In the fourth
Inning OF the Philadelphia ashington
first game today with one run In. bases
fl1ed and two out, three balls were
called on sOldring, Umpire Chill claim
tne each was an unfairly delivered ball.
Washington protested and Chill for-9
feated the game to Philadelphia by .
Sccge of to Q.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
mited after a tower in the railroad


The entire section occupied by the
Italian and Greek colonies was de-
vastated. Most Of the 1000 persons
who had homes in that district were
housed temporarily at the Y, NJ. C.. A.
building. the state armory, police sta
tions, and other public buildings.
All roads leading out Of the city were
crowded with refugees on foot, in auto
mobiles, and all sorts Of conveyances.
Many carried all they had saved of
their household possessions, wrapped
IN sheets and shawls. over their shoul-
ders.
Noted Buildings Spared.
In the midst Of the gloom caused by
tne staggering blow to the city. resi-
dents found cause for thankfulness in
the fact That the more noted buildings
and the museums with their priceless
collections Of antiquities were spared.
The birthplace OF Nathaniel Haw-
thorne. the house Of seven gables"
and the old custom house were threat
ened for time. and the flames ap-
preached dangerously close to the Pea
body museum and the Essex Institute,
but none Of these structures was dam
aged.
The militia was summoned to assist
In maintaining order and patroled the
streets today. Martial law was de-
clared but no one was permitted to
approach the f1re-swept area without
q pass. Only one attempt at looting
was discovered
Spend Night in Open.
On the common and in open spaces
In the outskirts Of the city thousands
OF refugees tried to And a little rest
during the night. Many stretched
themselves out on the grass; others
had managed to save mattresses or
rocking chairs from their burning
homes. Little groups hudtlled together
ABOUT piles OF household goods.
Nrom 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
when terrific explosion occurred In
the factory Of the Korn Leather Com
pany at Proctor and Boston streets,
the flames ragged practically unchecked
until midnight. The explosion Is
thought to have occurred among chem
tcals used in the manufacture Of pat
ent leather. This factory stood near
the foot Of Gallows hill, famous as the
hanging place of witches In the early
colonial days at the western end Of
the city. A high wind carried the
flames thru the manufacturing district
and thence southwark to the heart Of
the city and across thickly populated
tenement district to the water front.
Fine Residential Section Burned.
A shift in the wind sent the fire
northward along Lafayette street,
where scores Of the city's finest resi-
dences were burned The fire spread
out to another manufacturing center
on the shore Of the harbor and de-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
Inventor Of smoksi.ss Powder Dead.

Pensacola. June 2s-Gen. Garland n.
Whistler. u. S. A.. retired aged SS. is
dead at his summer home here. Gener-
al Whistler invented smokeless powder
and system OF are control for ersE- Y.
.icry coast defense In which oiYicers II
a central station can map out exa9
location of approaching vessels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
CORRESPONDENCE PUBLISHED.
japan Gives Out Details Of Alien Land
! -. aNs Manoiiatioi1s

!. Law Negotiations.
Toxic, Japan. June 26-The cor
respondence between Japan and the
United States in connection with the
California alien land law was published
here today. It was preceded by sum
mary showing that the Jauan govern
mert abandoned Its proposal for now
convention but continued negotiations
With the American government, con-
tending that the land act Is discrimina-
tory.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
BEGIN TO SERVE SENTENCES.
Men Convicted in Dynamite Cases Don
Prison Garb.

Leavenworth. kas june 2s-The
twelve iron workers convicted In tho
dynamite conspiracy" cases, today be>
gan the serving Of their sentences in
the federal penitentiary where they
left of when they were released on
bail last New Years day. The men
were garbed In prison clothes and as
signed in cells today. With the arrival
OF Eugene A. Clancy, OF San Francis
CO, and Frank ]. Higgins, Of Boston.
the men will take up their old placer
houses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26

night.
PAGE ONE.
Telegraphic News:
Clafiin Subsidiary Factory ,ived
Salem Fire Destroys 1900 : .dings
Ten Thousand Homeless ,'s slo.-
100000.
Wilson Predicts Business = prosperity
Carranza Delegates Not Yet Here.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Gor Captured and Then Makes Es-
Benedict Home to Move to Des
Moines.
State to Appeal Sterilization Case.
City Ordinances Must Be Reyi"ed.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial: "
Booze Ads and Good Repute.
What Can Bryan Do in Iowa?
Surgeons Surgery and Patients.
Topics and Iowa opinion.
Natural Pike of Concrete.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News: :,
Fortune a Myth, Man Lands in Jail
pes Moines Fails to Secure Viaduct
PAGE SEVEN.
Story:
The Maid OF the Forest.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
Ansons Beat Keokuk. to 4.
Thirty-one to Enter High School.
Rural Pupils to Have Commence
ment.
w. M Hodges Weds.
DIR. Chesire Has Narrow Escape.
Mrs Beeson "a Years Old.
General News Of CssE.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Wheat Continues on Toboggan.
Corn Also Lower.
Active Demand For Hogs.
Cattle Supply Meager.
BRYAN Stunned by Treaty Expose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
ne.th In J.o Rov.t FamiIv.

Toxic, June 81. Dowager Princess
Yoriko Komatsumo. Myai. widow OF
Prince Akihito. relative OF the imper-
ialsfsmily. died today at the age OF 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
I.,., Appoiots New 'corsuIs 10

Japan Appoints New 'censuIs to Y. ..
Toxic, June 2e-Takashi Nakamura,
formerly consul general at Ottawa,
Canada, and at London, England. was
today appointed .Japanese consul gem
eral at New York.
saburo Kurusu was appointed Jap
anese consul at Chieaso \ - - - -,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
Mediators WAITING,

OeUNlI0 Wo1O from Lno ConStllutlOHaA-
list agency in Washington as to the
time and place for the informal confer
ence between the opposing Mexican
factions. q
It 10 considered unlikely the parley
between the Huerta and constitutional
list agency in Washington as to the
time and place for the informal con-
ference between the opposing Mexican
factions.
1t 10 considered unlikely the parley
between the Huerta and constitutions
alist representatives would take place
United States will be chosen. Ottawa
have been mentioned.
The Huerta delegates refuse to COM
ment on the taking Of Zacatecas.
Solution in Another Wssk7
One Of those most prominently con-
nected with the conference said last
night that in his opinion the entire
in another week. The constitutionalist
delegates are expected tomorrow or not
later than Sunday. It IL believed that
they will remain in Buffalo, and that
the Huerta delegates will 60 there TO
confer with them.
The constitutionalist delegates who
have been selected for this conferences
are Luis Cabrera and RAfael Zubaran
Capmany Those are the two men who
went to Buffalo about q week ago 70
confer with Justice Lamar and Fred
erick w. Lehman. the American dele
gates to the mediation conference.
The representatives of both Of the
contending faction In Mexico will dis
cuss the provisional government which
is to assume control Of the affairs ol
Mexico pending the holding OF Z con-
stitutional election. There are good
reasons to believe that prompt agree
memo will be reached by thie confer
ence. Names already have been men-
toned and discussed on both sides, and
inasmuch az both appear to be Willing
to make concessions Il was predicted
last night that within two weeks {
provisional government for Mexico will
have been proclaimed and recognised
by the United States.
|. Would BE Victory For Gnveys.
That such an outcome would be !
decisive triumph for the A. B. C. medi.
ators no one here denies. It IL rem.
orally believed that the credit for the
actual suggestion OF the plan which Il
now being carried out belongs to Min
lister Naon Of Argentina. He II Nas
II il said. who frst conceived the
scheme and induced all sides to- accep,
ii after his conferences with Prcs3den,
Wilson in WASHINGTON few days saSo.
Dr.. Naon. It 10 understood, had IA
trouble In convincing t1frs Wilson 0f M
sound losic Of his ar9unent and hax.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
RED CROSS BEGINS WORK.
National pirscter 1ieknelt Goes
Salem TO Take Charge Of Relief.

SAl0SN 70 axe OuAT0O 0S HoJIots
Washington. June 2s.-Ernest p.
Bicknell national director Of the Red
Cross, left today for Salem to direct re-
lief work. The Red Cross sent $4,000
and is prepared to raise large fund
IL necessary. Mabel T. Boardman.
chairman Of tho national relief board of
the Red Cross, also will go to Salem.
Mr.. Bicknell also requested the assoc
ciated charities Of Boston, an institu-
tional members Of the Red Cross. to
offer its services to the stricken city
in organising and directing relief meas
ures.
Secretary Garrison, after confer
ence with Representative Gardner of
Massachusetts. called on Col. n. l.
Hawthorne. at Fort Warren in Boston
harbor to forward . complete report
Of conditions in Salem. Mr.. Garrison
said the army would cooperate in the
relief work II the Massachusetts au-
thorlty found their resources made
quate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
REBELS PLAN TO CARRY ON OF.
ERArioNs AGAINST HuERTA
in MEXICO.
CONFERENCE WITH MEplAToRs
NOT TO CAUSE DELAY
Personal Representative
Arrives in Washington and An
f. nouncss Plans Of Rebel chief-villa
and Others Give carranza Assurance
Of co-opsration-Msdiators Waiting.

Washington, June 26.-The constitu-
carry their military campaign to =
conclusion regardless Of participation
in informal mediation conferences de-
sired by the United States. Their plan
was indicated here today on the ar
rival Of Alfredo Breceda. private sec
retary of General Carranza, first chief
Of the constitutionalists, who came to
confer with Carranza's Washington
agents.
Conhrmatory Of the military plans
Of the revolutionists 1t was learned
that General Villa plans to attack san
Luis Potosi next week and expects
later to fight the federals in their last
stand in Queretaro.
Villa Supports carranza.
Soon after the arrival Of Mr.. Brecsda
he received a telegram from General
Carranza announcing that the first
chief had received assurances OF CO.
operation and support from all the
leading generals Of the revolution. in
cluding Villa, and he wished the peo-
the cause Of the revolutionary move
ment was progressing without dessen-
sion. AS to the prospect Of participa-
ton by the corstitutionalists In the In
formal conference over Msxico's inter-
nal affairs. Mr.. Breceda frankly stated
that he had no definite knowledge, but
he asserted he had come to confer with
his chief, representatives here and thru
them with the Washington a0ministra-
ton and to present General Carranza's
idea.
confsrs With Co. .Worlsers.
Mr.. Breceda conferred with Luis
Cabrera, one Of General Carranza'a
Lcpnnd harss ygho n urgins
participation In the mediation, and
later with Rafael Zubaran. chiet
Washinston agent Of the constitution
jalists. Later the three conferred again
and General Carransa at Monterey was
in touch with them BY telegraph.
Breceda, who does not speak Eng
lish, said Of his mission thru an inter-
prefer:
II have no Instructions personally to
confer with your secretary Of state OF
your president. Perhaps my colleagues
here might do 20"
Mr.. Cabrera after his morning con-
ference with Mr.. Breceda was in an
optimistic mood but when asked d.
rectly about the mediation plans said:
II know nothing yet. We must con-
fer later today with General Carranza.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
QUAKE SHAKES .sUmATRA
Many Inhabitants ef Island Killed -
Damage Widespread and communi'
cation 10 Interrupted.

cation 10 Interrupted.
Batavia. Java. June 2s.-Many were
killed or injured today In = violent
earthquake which caused widespread
damage in southern aunatra. The Of
fees Of the Duth resident and others
collapsed at Benkoelen, the capital. and
telegraph and cable. communication
was interrupted.
Tho British steamer Kintuck, Of the
China Mutual Steam Navigation Com
pany. crowded with emigrants. was
reported ten hours overdue and 1t was
feared she had met with an accident in
connection with the earthquake.
steamer has hAAn sent from here
to search for her.
Sumatra IL the largest island Of the
Malay archipelego, except Borneo. It
has q number ofSvolcanos, some active
and some believed extinct The popu-
lation 10 estimated at $500, 900, among
whom are about 5000 whites.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
NASHVILLE BRANCH SOLVENT
cIaf1in Store Plans to Continue 6usi'
ness Without Receiver.

Nashville, Tenn. June 26.-The
Costner-knott Dry Goods Company Of
Nashville, one Of the H. B. Clafn Com
pany's stores. which filed voluntary
petition in bankruptcy yesterday. is
solvent. according to representatives Of
the company. The action was taken
here for the purpose of continuing the
local business without interruption
under the receivership.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-06-26
TRAIN HITS AUTOMOBILE
Council Bluffs Woman Fatally Hurt
and Other Members Of Family ser-
iously ipjured-cedar Rapids eus'-
ness Man Severely Hurt.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs. June 28.-Mrs. Will
liam Morris was fatally injured late
last night, and Mr.. Morris and theil
two daughters were seriously injured
when their automobile driven by Nor
ris, collided with Burlington train on
a crossing near the station in this city.
Morris Is not certain how the accident
occurred, but says he believed he saw
a brakeman on the crossing with Ian
tern and thought he was giving him a
signal to cross. but apparently was
signaling the engineer. Morris is man
ager Of the Council Bluffs Glass and
Mirror Works.
Business Man Fatally Hurt.
Cedar Rapids, June 26.--Louis X.
Cowley, vice president and manager of
the Iowa Auto and Tire Company. will
probably die as the result of his skid
ding car overturning and pinning him
beneath the windshield on T. avenue.
west, late yesterday afternoon. He now
lies at ST. Lukes hospital, half con-
scious, his left side crushed in, his con-
dition is serious. DR.. r. Z. Jarvis. who
is attending SO"iCy ouk Aic
hope for his patients recovery. In
the car with the injured man at the
time Of the accident was c. NJ. Hub
bard. 315 South Eighth street west
Mr.. Hubbard was thrown twenty feet
with the trutling of the machine
alighted on clump Of willow trees
and escaped injury save for a minor
cut on his leg.
The two men were returning to the
city at $3.50 o'clock after a business
trip into the country and had just
crossed the culvert west Of the base
ball park when they turned out to al
low west-bound buggy to pass them
The heavy machine was forced to thu
side Of the road. slipped on the We
edge and plunged into the three foo
ditch alongside. 1t twhirled halfway
over and brought up against a tele
phone pole. Crowley was caught be
meath and Hubbard flung some dis
tance beyond.