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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23
J MEXICAN WAN SURVIVOR
RE9lDE8 IN ElDoRA.

Special to Times- Republican. ~
Eldora, April 23.-Not many Of the
men who participated in the war with
Mexico in the years 1S46-47-4S ard
still alive, yet Eldora has one resi-
dent who saw service in that time.
DR.. r. H. Sheffield was then resi-
dent of New York state and served for
about twenty months with Gen. Zach
ariah Taylor. who afterwards became
president of the United States largely
because of his deeds Of daring on. the
battlefield and his strategy in soldier
ability. S.
Mr.. Sheffield. who is now nearing
the Goth milestone on life's journey,
states that the war with Mexico at
that time was largely the same as has
been conducted recently between the
factions of the Mexican government
and what It will prove to be with the
United States. sort Of guerilla or
fighting from ambush. The Mexican IL
not soldier as is the American.
While DR.. Sheffield's physical
strength is on the wane, his mental
faculties are as alert as man of 50
and he manifests deep interest in the
war news. After the close Of the
Mexican war Mr.. Sheffield came west,
settling near the town Of Clifford,
south of Eldora, where he bought land
which afterwards proved to have de-
posted beneath the surface an enor-
nous quantity Of gravel and sand,
from which banks the Northwestern
and NJ. & st. L. railways have bought
literally to use in surfacing their
tracks. For years DR.. Sheffield prac-
ticed his profession in addition to own
ing and operating drug store in the
town OF Clifford. only giving up the
practice when impaired hearing neces-
STATED his REIMBURSEMENT Of his pro-
fosai0n
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strength ana resources Of opposing ~
tions, and that gathered In time OF
war which relates to the theatof Of
operations. position, strength, ard M
tentions OF the enemy In the isld.
The general stan yesterday had
complete knowledge Of the land ana
sea forces Of all factions in Mexico.
together with their possibilities Tor In
crease and the nature Of .hs territory
In which they are operating.
This has been gained thru an effi-
cient secret service. For months past
the American staff has been receiving
daily reports as to operations In Mex
leo, ana At the war college here there
is a map detailing the movements Of
IN the event Of hostilities informa-
ton Will be gathered by the secret
service, which will be drawn from the
regular secret service Of the country,
and the Investigators Of the DEPART
ment OF Justice, by the aero squadron.
the cavalry and to some extent by tho
infantry just prior to Q combat. The
extent Of the infantry reconnaissance
will not be so great where the aero
squadron and the cavalry are able to
perform this service efficiently.
Military air craft OF all kinds Will
be employed under the direction OF the
commander Of the forces to which they
are assigned, and the immediate con-
troll of the officer commanding the
aero organization.
Balloons and carrier pigeons also
will be used. Captive balloons will
be used somewhat for reconnaissance
purpose. Free balloons can be used
only In case of favorable winds.
The most effective air reconnais-
sance, however, will be by acceptance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23
UNITED STATES MARINE FROM
oskALoosA HURT At VERA
CRUZ.
GEORGE MAURICE DAVIDSON
SHOT DURING FIGHTING
Message TO Mother Indicates Injuries
Are Not Danssrous-Had Served in
the Philippines and in China and
Was Former Member Of Iowa Ma
tionaI Guard.

Oskaloosa, April 23.-George Maurice
company of the United States marines,
one Of the men wounded at Vera Cruz,
is from Oskaloosa. His parents live
here.
George Maurice Davidson is SERVING
on board the United States transport
Prairie He is son OF Mr.. and Mrs,
NJ. H. Davidson. 1877 High avenue
East. and himself former Oskaloosa
boy with wide circle of acQuain-
tances in the city. The meager re-
ports from Vera Cruz give no particu-
lars and the extent of his injuries could
not be ascertained. He attended the
public schools of the city and was well
known about town. Later he was
connected with various business con-
Germs in the city. In 1905 he enlisted
at Des Moines for service in the navy
and served his full term of four years.
During that time he performed duty IN
the Philippines with the marines. VS.
tied Japan, China and other countries
of the east with his ship. the Phiia-
delpha,'' and was later with the Pa
cific squadron on the western coast, De-
ing stationed in the state OF WASH
ington. When his enlistment ran out
he returned home and remained mere
eighteen months, during which time
he was a member Of Company F, /. n.
G. Three years ago he again enlisted
in the navy and was stationed for some
time at the Charleston barracks near
Boston. He was then transferred on
board the Prairie" and has been with
it ever since, being stationed the
greater portion Of the time along the
Florida coast and for while IN Cuba
The last letter received from him oS
his parents was mailed several days
ago at Pensacola, Fla, from Wnele
he was sent with his ship and the re-
mainder of the Atlantic squadron to
Mexico. Davidson has long held the
reputation OF being a splendid marks
man and was a member of the marine
corps rifle team. His many friends
here are eagerly watching the war
bulletins for reports of his condition
and hoping that his injuries may be
slight.
Mrs. Davidson at O'clock this az
ternoon received a special Geographic
communication from George Barnett.
commandan. O: the L. S. marine corps.
Washington, D. c., containing the In
formation that her son George was
not seriously hurt and stating that de
tailed Information would be forwarded
upon receipt at Washington Mr. Ia
wilson wired to Secretary OF state
Bryan this morning for 8 more detailed
statement OF the injury 70 his son ano
tho message from the commandant OF
the L. S. marine corps Is evidently In
reply to the inquiry sent by the father
Of the wounded lad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23
TIMES REPUBLICAN,. IOWA. APRIL q, 1914

nois, In 1870. She Joined the n. -
church when young. but did not 6ring
her church letter with her here. She
was married to III. b. r. Herlocker June
Is. 1861. In the fall OF 1855 they came
to Iowa and rented farm two years.
then bought q farm near Bangor,
where they resided till twenty four
years ago last December. when they
moved to Union in their present home.
Three children were born to them. two
of whom are living-Frank. of Green
leaf Idaho. and Mrs. Owen White, OF
Conrad. She leaves beside the hus-
band and two children, ten grand
children and three great grandchil-
dren.
The funeral service will be held in
the NJ. E. church Friday at o'clock,
conducted by Rev. c. A. Gilbert and
Rev. W. H. Hickman. 1nterment will
be in the Union cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23
COLLINS DESPERATE CRIMINAL.
Iowa Fails Robbsr Has Long Career OF
Crime.

Cedar Rapids, April 23.-Because
Sergeant Smetana Of the Cedar Rapids
police department insisted on taking
Bertillon measurements. photographs
and finger prints Of James Collins
alias James Egan. in spite OF the BAN
dts vehement protests, the Cedar
Rapids police department brought TO
light the fact that one OF the most
desperate bandits and safe-blowers OF
the United States Is now in govern
ment prison and can be watched when
he is released in FIVE years. The iden-
tification il one Of the most interest
ing of the many made recently thru
Sergeant Smetana's department.
Collins and man named Malley
were arrested for blowing the post
office safe at Iowa Falls. About ten
days ago they were brought to Cedar
Rapids for trial in federal court, ana
while here were locked In the ponce
iail. Sergeant Smetana promptly got
busy taking their measurements ana
prints. Collins protested vehementiy.
in fact, wanted to fight. He insisted
that the law did not permit the meas
uring Of men who were not convicted.
But the prints were taken and were
mailed to various police departments.
AS a result Chief of Police Burgin
Tuesday morning received a letter
from Des Moines which says that
James Collins is James Egan, alias
Higgins, alias O'shea, and generally
known to the police Of Chicago, st.
Louis, Indianapolis, and other cities
as Chicago Tom"
James Egan was born In Centerville,
Iowa, in 1871. At an early age he
became a leading member Of the no.
torious Centerville gang Of safe blow
ers. This gang was composed OF Egan
and Jim Murray, alias Robert Burns,
alias skinny" Burns, and George Nor
cult, alias Stewart Brown. and the
notorious "Ottumwa Black"
In July. 1905. Egan and Murray
were arrested in a revolver battle with
police officers at Frankfort, Ind. Dur
| ing the battel a policeman was killed.
Egan and Murray were locked up In
the county jail on q charge OF high
way robbery, but in Aug. 1. 1905. they
broke out Of the Jail and escaped from
Indiana. It is likely that Egan has
many police records. The measure
ments Of Malley also were sent out by
the local police, but no identification
has been made In hts case. Egan and
Malley now are serving q Ave years
sentence in the saltwater peniten-
tiary. They were sentenced IN federal
court in Cedar Rapids.
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teTTlHC uT6 was poured IN al On0C>
tions from the roof and the windows
The blueJackets were helpless to return
the Are against the stone walls and
scattered.
Three Ships Open Fir.
The Prairie. Chester. and San Fran
cisco opened with their five and six
inch guns and shattered the walls. The
bluejackets reformed and advanced
against the fire which had diminished
greatly.
BY 10 o'clock there was only desul-
tory firing from the inshore side Of the
tower. Battallions of bluejackets had
made their way along the water front
to the southern end of the town and
cleared several streets, but the sniping
from houses continued at intervals.
The scout cruiser Chester pounded
buildings on the outskirts with six
inch shells, firing over the heads of the
men ashore and showing almost perfect
craftsmanship.
Move Toward Main Plaza.
The general movement from all the
positions taken yesterday began in the
direction Of the main plaza. The ma
rines under Lieut.. Col. Wendell c..
Neville moved to the southwark along
parallel streets toward the center, while
the marines commanded by Lieutenant
Commander Buchanan of the Florida
and Lieut.. Commander Arthur B. Keat-
ing of the Arkansas were ordered from
their positions east of the center
towards the plaza.
The two forces swung forward with
a rush for distance of three blocks.
The machine gun and rife fire was
supplanted by she'll fire from the small
er guns of the Prairie and Chester.
The ships guns supported the move
nlent of clearing the roofs of the south
and east, occasionally dropping shell
a few hundred Yards in advance.
Light Field Pieces Used.
Buchanan's men under direct COM
mand of Lieut., Guy w 0. Castle moved
forward to position one block directly
east of the plaza. Other detachments
occupied positions to the north and
west. Both marines and bluejackets
dragged light field pieces, but there
was little work for them.
The marines met the most stubborn
resistance from sharpshoters posted on
the roof of the Diligencia hotel. The
guns Of the ships could not be used
against this point because the hote!
was filed with refugees. many of them
American women and children.
The machine guns sounded their tap
tap in all quarters. and American
sharp shooters, posted at street cor
ners and other points of vantage pick
ed off at will any man who appeared
to them acting suspiciously.
Ships Shelter M any Refugees.
The number of foreign refugees on
board the chartered steamer EsperanZa
was increased today when several peo-
pie, mostly Americans, took advantage
OF the lull In the firing during the
early hours to go on board that vessel.
The captain of the German steamer
Ypiranga- which brought the arms and
ammunition here for General Huerta's
government, today reported to Rear
Admiral Fletcher his willingness to
take on board all refugees for whom
he had room.
The rear admiral thanked him. but
informed him that there was still space
left on board the Esperanto.
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Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican
Clear Lake. April CSC. F. Crane
was a business. visitor at Des Moines
on Monday on and Tuesday in the in
terests Of the Clear Lake Commercial
Club. He was delegate from this city
to the greater Iowa delegate meeting
which committee had just returned
from San Francisco, where they Sc
lected site for the Iowa building for
the exposition. Matters OF importance
were disposed Of.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Fuller, of Omaha.
are the first to arrive from q distance
to occupy their cottages on the lake
shore. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller have a
beautiful cottage at lakewood where
they will spend the entire summer
Clear Lake will see more building
this summer than ever before in her
history. One can not go to any part
of the city but what they will find one
to two new houses in course Of con-
struction. There is no special boom
here but steady, healthy growth.
Aside from permanent houses there are
a great many new summer cottages
being built. At Oakwood Mrs. Joe
Teed is building two. Ira Jones is
building one on the north shore: A.
Mr. Byers, of Mason City. is also
building on the north sore. Bertel
C!ausen has just completed one and a
number OF others are either in the
course of construction or soon will be.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Hughes were
down from Minneapolis Sunday to get
acquainted with their first grandson.
which was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
vile Hughes on Friday of last week.
]. K. Hill and NJ. c. Lambertson de-
parted on Tuesday for Stanton. y. D..
near which place they have a large
tract OF land. Mr.. Hill goes with the
intention of disposing of his interests
if possible.
While pulling a large automobile car
over the electric line last Saturday
afternoon the brake rod caught guy
wire while the motor was going at full
speed and before 1t could be stopped a
dozen or more poles were broken Off
like pipe stems. Some were broken
many times and wires were torn down
in bad shape Service was badly Grip
pied for several hours and during this
time one Of Miller & Grimm's best
driving horses was hitched to buggy
and driven to the place where the &C.
cident took place. The animal was
=shod with steel shoes and in some
way stepped upon a live wire, which
killed it almost instantly.
L. Choote, father OF our G. NJ. & st.
P. depot agent. has recently purchased
A lot in the East Lake addition and
work has been commenced on the
foundation for new house. Mr.. Choote
viii make this place. his permanent
home for the future.
c. C. Dawson has been OF duty as
deliverer on his milk route for several
DAYS on account Of an operation he un-
derwent few days ago for the remov-
al Of a growth on the side on his face.
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the Grinnefl hospital, where she was
taken some days ago suffering from
nerve exhaustion.
W. ]. Leins, who has suffered long
and intensely since the date Of the
Laros factory fire from shock, bruises
and two broken legs, is now able to
move about bit and has the prospect
of still further improvement. He was
one Of the firemen and was hurt in the
falling of the building.
The following have been elected Of
ficers of the Self League
of the college: President, Gretchen
Steiner: vice president, Betha Wag-
ner: treasurer Laura Barhite; secre-
tary. Marie Waters.
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Grinneii ard Vicinity.

Special to Times Repuoican.
Grinnell, April 23.-Mrs. j. J. Mullin.
who had a fall down the cellar stairs
at her home some weeks ago and was
severely injured, has, but just recov-
cred sufficiently to ride down town.
The injury to the whole body was
much greater than at first supposed.
In the electric storm OF Saturday
night or very early Sunday morning
the large chimney on the two-story
residence of C. C. Kell, 1888 Sumner
street, was struck and so badly dam
aged that i. will have to be rebuilt
from the roof up. The electricity
seemed to leave the chimney and pass
off both sides Of the roof in showers
Of fine sparks, having followed the
uails and metal shingles. No other
damage was done except in the parlor
where the SCOT was blown from the
chimney over the carpets and furnt-
ture.
The annual home meet Of Iowa Col
lege takes place on Saturday OF this
week and it seems to be the general
expectation that the juniors are to
win. The team is the same that won
the meet year ago, strengthened by
Townsend, who has returned to Grin
nell this year. The seniors will show
up with such men as Sherman, Lar
sen Mcdonald, Parish, Romans, Blank,
Brody, Eslick and Willitts and may
surprise the crowd.
Theer was much rejoicing last fax
when it was thought that the aged and
decrepit class scrap" had passed
away and the big boulder was brought
with great effort to be a lasting, it
was supposed, monument over his re-
mains. No other thought has been in
the public mind until recently when It
was discovered that there were secret
enemies who were not content to even
let the monument of peace alone. With
in the past three weeks some person or
persons have defiled 1t with q cost OF
red paint and the figures 49," On
Monday night of this week . charge OF
dynamite was placed under the rock
and part of it blown off. The charge
was either too light or unskillfully
placed and the rock was not entirely
demolished.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goodfellow are
again at their home in this city after
some months spent In Phoenix, Arts.
Their son-in- law. Mr.. Halsey, former
ly Of Mason City, who went to the
same locality to try and regain his
health, IL reported a. little. II any.
better.
The many friends Of Mr.. J. u.
Woodwork are pleased to hear tho re-
port that she 10 resting fairly we'll At
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23
AIR CRAFT FACTOR IN WAR.
and Balloons to 30 Usee
For Recommending Purposes.


washington. pril e3.-The war de-
partment yesterday issued to all OFF,
GERS in the army revised copies Of the
field service regulations in anticipation
Of action against Huerta's troops In
Mexico. The new regulations contain
informa ton for both officers and men
as to all tactics and operations in the
field.
The land forces consist ~ the mobile
army and the coast artillery corps. In
time Of war they consist Of the regu-
lar army, the organized land militia,
and the volunteer forces which con-
gress authorizes the president to call
II Mexico be invaded the United
States troops probably will innoyate
the use Of aeropIanes as ga;herers of
information. Information consists OF
that gathered In time of peace, which
relates to the geography. military
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23

&
pills or purgattves. These should all
ways be avoided, for at best their eff
feet is only for that day, while 3
genuine remedy like Syrup Pepsin acts
mildly but permanently.
1t can be conveniently obtained at
any drug store at so cents or 81 bot
tle. Results are always guaranteed
or money will be refunded. You will
find it gentle in action, pleasant in
taste, and free from gripping. and its
tonic properties have . distinct value
to women. It IL the most widely used
laxative tonic in America today and
thousands Of families are now never
without 1t.
Families wishing to try free sam
pie bottle can obtain It by postpaid by
addressing DR.. w. B. Caldwell. 419
washington street. Monticello. IH 4
postal card with your nanas and adj
dress on It will do.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23
Montour News Hoiss.

Special to Times-Republican.
Montour, April 23.-Elmer V. Love-
10y, Of Atchison, Kan. is making
visit at the home Of his sister, Mrs.
Bert Love1oy.
VIII Cronk 10 building . kitchen on
his property occupied by Clayton
Webb.
Ed Dtppo, Of Boone, was visiting
relatives here Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23
Hampton News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, April 23.-Ths Knights Of
Pythias Ministries were greeted two
nights by packed houses.
Tom Whitehead, Of this city, viii be
q candidate for county recorder. A..
Nillet, the present sheriff, will be q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23
mrs. HENRY HERLockER DEAD.
Old Resident Of Bangor and Union
oaaaAa Awav

Special to Times Republican.
Union, April 23.-Mrs. Henry Her
locker died At her home In Union We'd
nesday morning Of hardening of the
arteries and leakage Of the heart. She
had been in poor health all winter and
and was = great sufferer fAsfinS this
time.
She was born Sarah KAahsetns
Greenup In Eonssomsry county. Mi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-23
Fearing Brevities.

sneciaI to Times-Republican.
Gearing. April GA. G. Lothian OF
<-1.re has secured a position as clerk
in the Smith store. His family will
arrive later.
E, W. Miller is building a bungalow
IN the south part Of town. He ex-
meets to have it ready for occupancy
by June l.
The basement for the new garage Is
ha;n1 dug and work will soon be begun
IN the foundation.
Y. r. Gift returned home from Des
Noines by way of Buckeye on Tues
d,v Mrs Gift and little Elgene An
derson came with him.
Mrs. q. I. Whitaker, who has been
quite i'll for some time past, Is abe 10
be up and around the house.
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WILSON'S SEIZURE ORDER.
President lnstruets Aides ia Late
Hours Of Night 20 Take Vera Cruz.

Washington, April 23-The story Of
how President Wilson ordered the Gus
toms house at Vera Cruz to be seized
has been revealed.
The president had gone to bed Mon
day night after having read his mes
sage to congress. The senate was de-
batting the joint resolution to approve
the use Of the army and navy and the
president had determined to withhold
action until the resolution was adopt
ed. altho feeling that in an emergency
the executive had ample authority to
act. At 4 O'Clock Tuesday morning
Secretary Bryan received cablegram
from Consul Canada telling OF the APP
proacn of a German vessel with ire
mendous cargo of ammunition for
Huerta- A number Of locomotives and
many cars were in readiness to rush
the arms to Mexico City.
Lis+sns in Silence.
Mr.. Bryan telephoned Secretary
Tumulty, who decided to awaken the
president. He telephoned the White
House. The servants were timid, put
Mr.. Tumulty insisted. Finally the
president came to the telephone and
while Secretary Tumulty was explain
ing the situation. Secretary Danlels
called up and was put on the same ilne.
He, too had dispatch about the am
munition. Read Admiral Fletcher hao
sent wireless that fifteen million
rounds Of ammunition and twenty five
machine guns would be landed from the
German vessel by noon that day. The
president listened in silence.
what shall we do?" asked Secfe-
tary Daniels.
Tell Fletcher to seize the customs
house" the president replied without
hesitation.
Good night" said the secretary. The
telephone conference ended and in
few minutes wireless dispatches were
on their way to Rear Admiral Fletcher'
He received the message at 10 a. M
ana an hour later American marines
had landed and taken possession OF the
customs house. The ammunition VIII
90 hack to its shippers in Germany.