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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
MAzArLAh TAKEN sv REBELS.
important seacoast Town Captured
Because Ecdsrals Made Poor Gaess. =.

Because Ecdsrals Made Poor Guess.
Nogales, Ariz., Feb. 5.-Mazatlan. an
important seacoast town in the state
Of SInaloa, fell into the hands Of Car
ranza's rebel forces today. according to
Information received in Nogales. Son
era, from rebel sources.
The rebels had been Investing the
city for some time. having Captured
Culaican. the. state capital. several
weeks ago. Culaican Is north Of Ma
Zatlan and it was used by the rebels as
supply base on their attack on the
federal troops at Mazatlan.
The federals had taken the largest
portion of their troop out of Mazatlan
and sent them to the defense Of Quay
mas. which they evidently thought tie
rebels would first try to invest. This
weakened the garrison to such an OK
tent that the rebel investure was COM
paratively easy. altho much hot fight
ing is said to have accompanied the fail
OF the port.
The rebels used artillery in the at
tack and their shells shattered many
OF the buildings in the town. The reb-
els had the advantage Of protecting
hills in the attack and the federal gun
fire was not serious. Mazatlan is the
home OF many rich Spaniards and
NJ exicans. The fall Of the town will re-
suit in placing many people with money
in position where they may be forced
to contribute to the constitutionalist
cause. The city is the home of many
fishermen and the cargoes go not o.1ly
to Mexican ports but to California
ports. The capture of the city places
the first seaport in the possession Of
the rebels. For months the Carran-
cistas have battled for the possession
OF Guayras. Sonora's most important
seaport, but without avail
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
VICTIM was BURIED ALIVE
One Arrest Made in Connection With
Murder of Young Man Found in
ST allow Grave in Basement Of
Wheeling City Hali-Protests His
Innocence.

Wheeling w. Va, Feb. 5.--Norman
Stanley. arrested here early today in
connection with the murder of Robert
Mercer. OF Pittsburg, whose body was
found buried in a shallow grave in the
basement Of the new city hall In Cleve-
land. decided to return to Ohio without
extradition papers.
When told that charge Of murder
had been entered against him in Cleve-
land, he said. Il am in the clear"
He admitted he was with Mercer the
night the latter disappeared and said
he would tell all ne knew when the
right time came.
Mercer's mother. Mrs. Jennie Mer-
Ger. Of Pittsburgh. was responsible for
finding the body. She has been in
Cleveland the last two months search
ing for her son. Guided by intuition.
she prevailed upon the detective to
search the basement for the body. 1t
was found buried three feet deep. The
arms were folded across the breast and
the knees were drawn UP.
Coroner Byrne after an autopsy as
serted Mercer was beaten on the head
with-.a club. knocked senseless and
thought they had killed him.
When Mercer was last seen near the
new city hall on Dec. 21 he had with
him 800 given him by his mother and
diamonds and jewelry valued at 81 600.
When the body was found The money
was missing, but the jewelry and dia-
monds we're intact.
It is believed that after the robbers
had struck their victim they became
frightened and overloeked~the jewelry.
Mercer had boarded at the Mittle-
berger hotel. and his roommate, Harry
Cooper said the last he saw of.him was
at the city hall. where he had spoken
about going to Pittsburgh for the holi-
DAYS. The night watchman says he
saw him at the office Of the construc-
ton company at the new building and
that in reply to question nc hau sa!d
he was going home.
The young man had in fact. made
arrangements to attend Christmas
dinner at the horne of his dance. Miss
Alma MccIilian. at Pittsburgh.
when he failed to keep his appoint
ment Mrs. Mercer and Miss Mcmillan
came here to search for him. hut dtl'-
gent efforts on the part OF the ponce
failed to uncover any clew.
After the police gave up the search
Mrs. Mercer remained here and yes
terday declared she had premonition
that the young mans body was buried
under the city hall Detective Smiley
though. there might be something IN
her intuition and with gang OF work
men began the search.
In the subbasement the detective
found a place where the dirt had re-
Gently been removed. The body soon
was disclosed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
CONGRESSMAN sREMMER OF NEW
JERSEY, FAILS TO FIND
PERMANENT RELIEF.
HOPED TO SURVIVE AND
ESTABLISH RADIuM INSTITUTE
Had Faith in Treatment and Planned
to Have Congress Open Institute
Doors to Rich and Poor Aike-Brem-
mer Close Personal Friend of PreSi-
ident WiIson-Was an Editor.

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 5.-Robert Gum
Bremner. member Of congress from the
Seventh New Jersey district, aud edi-
tor Of the Passaic Daily Herald, died
today Of cancer at local sanatorium
where he had been underg ding radium
treatment since last December. He
had had a baG night and the members
of mis- family had gathered at the bed
side when the end came.
Mr.. Bremner was 80 years old and
married, but childless.
Improved For Time.
Mr.. Bremner came to sanatorium
to try the radium treatment after
physicians in this country and Europe
had vainly tried to cure him. 1t was
found that little could lie done, how
ever, and that the fight against dea tn
would be made with all odds against
him.
Mr.. Bremner was optimistic, how
ever, and tubes containing 100000
worth Of radium were applied to the
growth. For time he seemed to i'm
prove and members Of the family ex-
pressed the belief that he would re-
cover. They chung to this hope until
a few days ago. when the sick man was
seized with sinking spell. From that
time on Mr.. Bremner grew steadily
weaker, altho several times he rallied.
In his last days Of suffering Mr.. Brem-
ner insisted that he would get well. He
declared that he wanted to go back to
congress to fight for a bill to have a
government owned radium institute, so
that this mineral could be at the dis
posal OF poor and rich alike.
Personal Friend Of Wilson.
Mr.. Bremner was a warm personal
friend Of President Wilson, who was
kept constantly advised OF his condi-
tion and who frequently sent messages
of sympathy ana encouragement ac-
companted With flowers.
Mr.. Bremners election to congress
was accomplished while he lay in bed
Ill. His election is said to have been a
trfbute.to his pluck.
The night before his election Presi-
dent Wilson, then governor Of New
Jersey, visited Passaic and made a
speech for Mr.. Bremner.
Mr.. Bremner was a native OF Cath
ness. Scotland, whence his family emf
grated to Canada when he was youth.
His mother, Mrs. Alexander Bremner,
Is living In Camilla, Canada.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
CONSIDER MICHIGAN STRIKE.
Executive Committee cf Western
Miners Discuss Situation.

Executive Committee of Western
Miners Discuss Situation.
Denver. Feb. 5.-Mempers Of the
executive board Of the Western Fed
Grafton OF Miners arrived in Denver to-
day to attend the regular semi annual
meeting of the board. 1t was announced
that the subjects to be discussed were
regular routine matters and the Mich
igan copper miners strike.
Just what steps will he taken In
connection with the latter subject were
not forecasted by the officials Of the
federation at the opening of the ses
sion, which was expected to last until
late today. but it was understood that
methods Of expediting the work of the
strike in Michigan would be discussed.
No action in regard to criminal indict-
ments against President Charles Fl.
Meyer, in Houghton county, Michigan.
was expected.
President Meyer was in attendance
at the meeting here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
Death Shocks Washinoton.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The death Of
Representative Bremner. tho not un-
expected, was shock to his friends in
congressional circles. After confer
ences between Speaker Clark and dem
ocratic Leader Underwood 1t was de-
termined not to adjourn the house at
once because Of the great pressure Of
business. but resolution was agreed
on Cor adjournment as soon as the bus
mess arranged for the day had been
disposed of.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
IMMIGRATION BILL TO SENATE
Drastic Measure Passed by House ex.
pected to Become Law.

Washington, Feb. 5.--With q provi-
sion barring llliterates said to be the
most drastic legislation OF it's kind for
many years, the Burnett immigration
ball was before the senate today. where
the final question OF the literacy test
will be threshed out. 1t passed the
house Yesterday.
Many expect the senate to pass the
bill as 1t stands. but President Wilson'S
attitude is the subject OF much specu-
lation. Some who claim to be informed
say the president is opposed to the
litcracy test.
Before the president signs the bill,
however, he will give public hearings
on IL az former Presidents Taft md
Cleveland did on similar bills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05

Toxic of the German firm. is under de-
tention there on the penal charge Of
destroying documents valuable to a
criminal suit.
The documents are supposed to have
implicated Admiral Koischi Fulfil, for
merly japanese naval attache In Ber-
lin. An official inquiry is in progress
in Japan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
SHIPS ENGINEER scALoEp.

One Dead and Three Seriously Injured
40 Result Of Accident on Steamer.
: New York. Feb. 5.-The oil tank
steamer San Gregorio in port today
from Rotterdam. reported that on Mon
day evening q valve box in her engine
room broke, filling the compartment
with steam. William Kemp. an engi-
neer. was scalded to death and three
others Of the crew were seriously
burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
IOWA TOWN scoRcAEp.
Part Of Business Section Of Harvey
Destroyed-loss $4,000.

Knoxville, Feb. 5.-Almost the entire
business section OF the town OF Harvey.
ten miles east OF Knoxville, was des-
troyed by hre. which originated
through the explosion OF a gasolene
lighting plant. Before midnight the
only brick block in the town was In
ruins.
Those who suffered most serious loss
are: Harvey National bank; DR..
Pasco, who lost his drug store and
fixtures: the Degeest general store. the
Crook restaurant and the Harvey Coal
company Their property was totally
destroyed The loss IL $4,000 the in
surance $4,000. The block Is To be re-
built Immediately. Mr.. Pasco and Mr..
Conger were seriously burned while the
fire was in progress by trying to enter
burning buildings to save personal
property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
Hou.. Debate. Alaskan o,,.

Washington Feb. 5.-Thursday be.
came Wednesday under the rules OF the
house today for consideration OF the
Alaska railroad bill. The Chamberlain
bill. already passed h. the senate By
a special rule, was substituted for the
wickersham bin and agreement was
made for debate from III a. III. until
adjournment tonight.
Next Wednesday the measure will bt
taken up again for detailed consid.
eration
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
WILL RECOMMEND DEMOCRAT.
Kirkpatrick Will Choose Abba Nasty
From Own Party.

Ottumwa. Feb. 5.-Leading demo.
Gratis in the district received assurance
this morning from Congressman SAINT
Kirkpatrick that he will recommend a
democrat as postmaster at Abba. His
constituents and friends. the five DEM
ocratic aspirants for the Office. were
much wrought up yesterday over dis
patches from Washington which said
he had decided to recommend tho pres
ent republican incumbent. George l..
Robb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
PLYMOUTH POSTMASTER DEAD.
Dewitt c. MoIsberry Victim Of Pneu.
monia, Altar a Short lIInass

Plymouth, Feb. 5.-The community
was greatly shocked yesterday by the
intelligence Of the death of Dewitt C.
Molsberry, postmaster, who left the of =
flee Monday the victim of pneumonia,
and who grew steadily worse till the
end came. He had been ill for two
weeks with a severe cold, but remained
steadily at his post He was so years
of age. one Of the old settlers in this
vicinity, man greatly beloved, and
mad been postmaster for a number of
years. He leaves a wife and four chill
dren: William c., who has a respon-
sible position as engineer with a big
bridge company at Ambridge, Pa;
Miss Laura, who is student at Grin
nell; and John, who is now at home,
and Mrs. Stella Houston, vino resides
in California. The affairs Of the post
office are temporarily in charge of Mr..
Molsberry's brother the assistant post
master.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05

struction Immediately and will be ready
fer occupancy within two years. Be-
cause OF the location, the meager labor
and other conditions which enter into
the building, it will take all that time
to complete IT.
This is the largest foreign mission
endowment which has gone out II
Perry, and is one of the largest ever
given in the state for any missionary
PURPOSE in a foreign Held.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
AGREE ON eRANoE,s.
Probably to Act as Chairman Of Board
Of Trustees Of New Haven.

Washington. Feb. 5.-Louis d.
Brandeis. of Boston. probably will, be
chairman OF board OF trustees to take
over the Boston & Maine holdings Of
the New York. New Haven & Hartford
under the plan agreed to by Attorney
General McReynolds and Chairman Eli
lott OF the New Haven.
Mr.. Brandies conferred with Attor.
ney General McReynolds today and al.
tho no Announcement was made at the
department Of justice II was under-
stood that he asked to become chair.
man of the trustees.
other trustees have not been selected
and 1t Is possible that two or four more
will be chosen
Mr.. Brandeis has taken a peculiar In
terest In the affairs Of the road for
many years and IL thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the details OF Its acquisition d
the Boston & Maine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
child Die. of Burns.

Davenport. Feb. 5.-While playing
with a lighted candle. Grace Smith.
3year- old girl, was so badly burned
when her clothing caught fire. that she
died during tho night. The mother OF
the baby hearing her screams tried to
smother the flames with her dress. but
the child could not stand the shock and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
$4,000 Fire p.mao. at A.wkeye.

West Union. Feb. 81. G. Parkers
general store Mt Hawkeye burned at 3
o'clock Yesterday. Cause unknown
Loss, building $4,000. stock $4,000; in
surance $4,000. Practically nothing
wa. eaved. Adjoining buildings were
damaged only by water,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
CITY TO HONOR PERKINS.
Business Houses and Public Buildings
to Be Closed During Funeral.

special 70 Tlmcs- Rcpubiican.
Sioux City. Feb. 5.-All public build
ings and business houses Will be closed
during the hour Of the funeral Of
George D. Perkins tomorrow afternoon.
Newspaper men will be active pail
bearers, pioneer citizens honorary pail
bearers, and Masons pallbearers at the
grave.
Te!egrams from men OF national i'm
portance and neighboring editors con-
tlnue to arrive by scores. No death
ever made such profound impression
in Sioux CITY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
Dissolution Proceedings Begin

New York. Feb. 6.-The initial pro-
ceedinSs IN the governments suit for
the dissolution Of the American Can
Company. charging that 1t is a combi-
nation in restraint Of trade, were be-
gun at the company's ofaces in this city
today. The inquiry. it 10 expected. will
spread over q long period.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
MUscATiNE FARMER KILLED.
Elmus Campbell Struck by intcrurban
Car at Crossino.

Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine. Feb. 5-E,lmus Campbell.
aged 33, farmer residing near Mus
catine. was struck and instantly Killed
by an interurban car on the D. 6. NJ
railway here early today. A blind
crossing prevented the mo;ormttn from
viewing the approach of the vehicle in
which Campbell was riding. He leaves
a wife and two children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
MEREDITH OUT OF IT.

Publisher Decides Not to Be Candidate
For Governor Of Iowa.
Des Moines. Feb. 5.-E. r. Meredith,
the Des Moines publisher. who has
been advanced as a possible candidate
Tor the democratic nomination for gov
ernor. announced today that he would
not enter the race.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
Mccord Candidate. For Congress.

McCoeo NAn0iosSO T0V SCUS'SSs
Newton, Feb. 5.--M. A. McCord, well
known Newton republican. authorizes
the announcement that he will be a
candidate for congress In the Sixth dis
trict at the republican primaries.
While Mt. McCord's name has been
mentioned in connection with the Of
fee no definite statement has been
authorized by him up to this time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
DANISH TREATY SIGNED.
Bryan AHxes sisnaturs to Eighth
Convention With Foreign Nations.

Washington. Feb. 5.-Secretary Bry-
an today signed peace treaty with
Denmark providing for the submission
Of any questions in dispute to COM
mission which is allowed a period OF
one year for examination and report.
Constantin Brun. the Danish min
lister, signed the treaty for his own
government.
So far eight such conventions have
been signed but none has yet been suo-
mitted to the senate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
CHICAGO sUFFRAGisTA ASSAULTED
Ward Politician Arrested For Attack
on Young Woman.

chicago. Feb. 5.-Josepll McDonougfl,
Fifth ward politician. who, accord
ing to Miss May Walsh, one Of the wo-
men election clerks who served at
Tuesdays registration, attacked and
beat her last night while she was cam
vassing the ward in her official capa-
city, surrendered to the police today.
He was booked on a charge of assault
and battery and released on bonds.
Miss Walsh declared that Nc
Donough struck and injured her after
ordering her from his house. Nc
Donough denied that he struck the
woman. Friends Of Miss Walsh believe
that the attack was prompted by Nc
Donough's resentment OF the entrance
Of women into politics.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
EVIDENCE OF OFFICIAL wRoke.

photographic Copies Of Incriminatina
lettere in Hands Of Prosecutor.
Berlin. Feb. 5.-Photographic copies
OF the stolen, documents relating to the
alleged Illicit dealings between Japan
ese naval officers and a German electri-
cal nrm are said to be In possession of
the states attorney who prosecuted
Karl Richter, the firms stenographer,
sentenced here recently for blaclkmail
The originals have been returned to the
llrrn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
c. o. JONES ENDows HOSPITAL
Perry Man Makes Gift Of 5000 70
Christian Missien

Perry. Feb. 5.-At the meeting Of the
c. w. B. NJ. yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Letta Roberts, the an
nouncement was made that Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Durant Jones Of this city had
signed their donation Of 5000 to be
used in the construction and support Of
a tuberculosis hospital at Pendra Road,
India, where the c. w. B. NJ. q branch
OF the Christian church work, maln-
tains large missionary institution. q
The building Will be started for COZ. !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
ROBERT HUNTER a CANDIDATE.

Selected by Socialists For Ssat in SEN
ate From Connecticut.
Hartford, Conn.,. Feb 5.-Robert
Hunter, author and settlement worker
has been selected by referendum as the
nominee of the socialist party in Con-
necticut for United States senator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
Maryland Rejects Sunday Baseball.

Annapolis. Md. Feb. 5.-The annual
attempt to teEalixe Sunday baseball
In Baltimore met defeat today The
bill was unfavorably reported by a
committee Of the house Of delegates
and a motion to substitute the bill for
the unfavorable report was voted down
almost una nimousiy,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05

The Wsathsr.
Sun rises Feb. s at 7:03; sets At 5:2s.
lowa-C nsettled weather tonight and
Friday; probably snow fiurrics; colder
Friday: moderate variable winds.
PAGE ONE.
Tsissraphie News;
Noted Radium Patient Dies Of Can
Building Airship to Cross Atlantic.
Bold Project Backed by Rodman
Wanamaker.
Owen Bill Deemed Ruinous to Pri-
mary Market.
Munitions OF War Received by
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Jury Tampering Alleged.
Iowans Buy All Capitol Certificates.
l. n. G. Displeased With Wilson
Order.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
A Matter OF Comparison. |,
Lapses of Memory. s
The Raise In Taxes. s.
Topics Of the Times. =
Iowa opinion and Notes. -
Farm Matters.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Sanitary Survey of State.
Atlantic Railroad Troubles Settled.
PAGES SIx,SEvEN, EIGHT, NINE.
City News:
May Build lnterurban Here.
Said That Extension From Water
loo Is In Prospect.
Voters Ask For New School Building.
S. H. Hnman, Former Resident.
Dead.
New Superintendent For Buggy
Company.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Cold Wave Advances Wheat
Rally in Corn.
Sharp Advance in Hogs.
Cattle In Good Request.
Labor Secretary Protests Armed
Guards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
HIGHER RATES NOT OPPOSED.
Corn Products Refining Company Fears
Only Discrimination,

Washington. Feb. 5.-The first testi-
moay by shippers favoring an increase e
in freight rates was developed today at
the hearings of the interstate, COM
meTce commission on the per cent
advance asked by the eastern railroads.
T. A. CAN'T, traffic manager of the
Corn Products Refining Company,
testified that his company had no OBJ
lection to the increase if the rates
made no discrimination in favor of
competitors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
Heavy Fire Loss in Pittsbura

Pittsburg. Pa, Feb. 5.-The stock of
the Fifth avenue store Of McCrory &
Co.. was destroyed ana a number of
near by business places were damaged
by a fire today which kept al the
down-town fire companies on duty
from last midnight until dawn today.
The loss was estimated at y20o. o.ooJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
DR.. r. v. PIERCE DEAD.

Manufacturer Of Patent Medicin Ex.
pires at Winter Homo IN Florida.
Buffalo. N. Y, Feb. 5.-Dr. Ray "
Pierce. Of Buffalo. a manufacturer Of
proprietary medicines died a | his win
ter home on ST. Vincent's island, Flor
ida, last night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
TRAIN HITS "RvssgaNEck" CAR.

Nineteen sishtsssrs Hurt. Four ssr;.
ousIy, at jacksonville, Fla.
Jacksonville. Fla, Feb. 5.-Four per-
sons were seriously injured and fifteen
more or less severely hurt today when
a railroad train struck g. sightseeing
automobile All the injured are
Florida folk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-05
JURY TAKES SCHMIDT CASE.
chaross Of Court Similar to Those Of
Former 1ejal.

New York. Feb. 5.-The fate Of Hans
Schmidt. the pseudo priest. accused of
the murder Of Anna Aumuller, was
placed in the hands Of the jury today
for the second time. At his former
trial the jury disagreed. Justice Davis.
in delivering his second charge in the
case, held as before that II the Jury
found that Schmidt did not realize the
nature Of his act he must be acquitted.