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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
LOOKING FOR ADJOURNMENT.
Congress Hopes to Conclude Work {
Session by juno Is.

Congress Hopes to Conclude Work Of
Session BY June IS.
Washing Feb. 16.-June Is is the
date democratic leaders hope to ad-
journ congress. President Wilson be-
lieves that it will be possible for both
houses to work on trust legislation at
the same time.
The president remarked today that
many objections to the publicity fea-
lures of the trade commission bill were
based on a misconception Of what the
bureau Of corporations could already
do by present statutes.
The president sees little difference
in the interstate trade commission and
the present bureau of corporations
which will be merely enlarged by the
Forthcoming legislation. It already has
broad powers Of inquisition. The presi-
dent looks for early action on the
measures. s
AS the result Of recent conferences
with senate leaders, President Wilson
is confident that the exemption pro-
vision in the Panama canal act will be
repealed promptly. The president has
heard Of no concerted opposition and
expects early action, he tcld callers to-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Education Of Immioraots.

That immigrants are keenly inter-
ested in schooling for their children, or
at least >conspicuously obedient to
school laws. is the declar-
alton of DIR. p. p. ClaXton. United
States commissioner of education. "The
least illiterate of our population ore the
native-born children of foreign par
ents." says DR.. Claxton, in bulletin
on education for immigrants just is
sued 1.-The illiteracy among the chill
dren OF native born parents is three
times as great as that among native
born children Of foreign parents"
DR.. Claxton reviews the whole prob
lem of education for immigrants. in
and out OF school. ITO the people of
no other country is the problem of so
much Importance as to the people Of
the United States. No other country
has so many men. women. and children
coming to its shores every year from
all parts Of the world.
MANY of those who have come to
us in recent years are from countries
having very meager provisions for
public education According to the fed
eral census of 1910 more than % per
cent Of the foreign born population of
three states was illiterate, from 10 to
% per cent Of five states. from 10 to
Is per cent of eleven states, and from
5 to 10 per cent of twenty-one states.
! I'm only one state was the percentage
of illiteracy of the foreign born popu-
lation less than 5.
Most Of the immigrants in recent
years have little kinship with tho
older stocks OF our population. either
| in blood. language methods of Thought,
traditions. manners. or customs they
know little OF our political and civic
life and are unused to our social ideals;
their environment here Is wholly DIFF
ferent from that to which they have
been accustomed. Strangers to each
other. frequently from countries nos
tile to each other by tradition. OF DIFF
ferent speech and creeds. they are
thrown together, strangers among
strangers, in a strange country. and
are thought of by US only a. con-
glomerate mass Of foreigners. With
little attention to their specific needs.
thev are crowded into factories mines
and dirty tenement quarters. too often
the prey OF the exploiter in business
and the demagogue in politics.
Immigration education Is not alone
the question Of the school education OF
cb,Idren. The millions OF adult men
and women, and of children older than
the upper limit OF the compulsory
school a attendance age. must be looked
after: they must be prepared Tor
American citizenship and for partici-
ration In our democratic industrial.
social and religious life: they must be
given sympathetic help In finding
them selves in their new invironment
and in adjusting themselves to their
new opportunities and responsibilities.
The nroper education of these people
ia a duty which the nation owes TO
itself and to them. 1t can neglect TINS
duty only to their hurt and Its own
peril"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Inquiry Progressing.
Miners Conclude Testimony Before
Congregational Committee.


Hancock. Mich, Feb. 16-The an
nouncement was made at the opening
OF the congregational inquiry here to-
day that the miners expected to con-
clude their testimony today unless Il
was indicated that the committss
| decided to hear more.
we feel that we have covered III
the properties in this district" declared
Angus w. Kerr. one Of the attorneys
for the Western Federation. I'VE have
several hundred moro witnesses alonA
the same iine but we think we have
presented enough testimony"
After short conference, Chairman
Taylor announced that 1t was the senti-
ment of the committee that without
passing on the merits of the testimony
OF the fifty witnesses already heard.
these witnesses seemed about as good
as twenty-five or fifty men along the
same line.
Mr. Taylor said that one OF the COM
mittee had suggested that when tho
committee visited a mine he hoped It
would be before the operators began
the presentation of their side and that
they should be accompanied by one or
two of the striking miners.
I'VE want to see the things they
want us TO see, AIDED Mr. Iayior.
I'VE don't want to make an expert In
spection."
Mr., Kerr said the operators should
not be permitted to select the mine In
spected.
e. A. Petermann. Of counsel for tho
companies, retorted that Mr.. Kerr
could pick out the parts OF the mine
that he thought are the worse"
And / have no hard feeling against
the committee" he added with n smile.
Counsel indicated that the operators
would not be willing to permit min
er selected by the federation to accom-
pany the committee thru the mines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Goina Over Books.

Albany. n. Y, Feb. 16.-Account ex-
perts today began an investigation Of
John J. Kennedy's department. En-
ployes Of the state comptroller went in
to a detailed account Of the office a
week ago and found everything in ex-
cellent shape. While it is thought that
no irregularities exist a detailed state
nent Of the states finances will be pre-
pared.
Mr.. Kennedy's successor will be
chosen by the legislature in joint ses-
sion. Attorney Carmody has expressed
the opinion that a majority vote Of all
the legislators would be required to Sc
lect a new treasurer. In that event it
would be pointed out that the republi-
cans would have to receive the support
OF the progressives or face q deadlock
il the democrats stand together. The
republicans on joint ballot can muster
but SO votes-79 in the assembly and IL
in the senate-while q majority Is 1O1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
ALLEGED PoisoNER ON TRIAL.
Mrs. Cynthia BuHun Charged With
Murder Of Family.

Little Valley, N. Y, Feb 16.-Mrs.
Cynthia Buffum was placed on trial for
murder here today. The indictment
charges her with having killed her hus-
band, Willis Buffman by feeding him
slow acting poison. Buffum was taken
i'll July I, and died Aug. 25. His body
was exhumed Oct. 9. and an examiIia-
ton disclosed the nature of the poison
used. A son. Norris, died in May. ana
q daughter, Laura, died few weeks
ago from the same cause. All the other
members of the family became mys-
teriously III except Mrs. Buffum. but
those recovered. Mrs. Buffrnan made q
confession two months ago Of a pios
looking to the destruction Of her nus.
band and her children. She Implicated
Ernest Flam, a young farmer. who viii
be placed on trial later.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
cARRANzA OFF FOR CHIHUAHUA
Commander Of Rebel Forces TO Visit
Constitutionalist Capital. .s

Commander Of Rebel Forces 70 Visit
constitutionalist Capital.
Gulican, Sinaloa. Mexico, Feb. Is
Gen, venustiano Carranza, command
er-i chief Of the constituttonalists.
left today to make his lons-deferred
visit to Chihuahua.
He planned to go direct to Nogales,
on the American border. and the
travel overland on the Mexican side Of
the international line to Casas Grandes,
Chihuahua, whence he would 60 by rail
either to Chihuahua City or Ciudad
Juarez. His final destination, it was
announced, depends upon plans for the
projected aggressive campaign toward
the south which 10 expected to begin
with an assault by General villa's 5
forces upon Torreon.
General Carranza was accompanied
by more than 1000 men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
SERVICES ON TENTH sANNivER.
sARY OF FUNERAL OF LATE
SENATOR HANNA.
SENATE COMMITTEE TO
ACCOMPANY BODY HOME
Vice President Marshall Names Dele.
CATION to Attend Services at Macon
Senator Died Comparatively Poor
Man A'tho in Political Lite Thirty
Ysars-Homs and Library Al.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The desk OF
the late Senator Bacon, Of Georgia. was
draped in mourning today. The fu-
neral of former Senator Hanna was
held in the senate chamber, Feb. II,
1904, ten years ago. Senator Bacon's
funeral will be held here tomorrow.
Messages of coincidence on the death
Of Senator Bacon, of Georgia, continued
to pour in today to members Of his
family. Among these We're kilograms
from Senator Tillman, of South Caro-
lima. who is now at Atlanta, and Her
bert Clay, eldest son Of the late Sena-
tor Clay, of Georgia.
Died Comparatively Poor Man.
Altho Senator Bacon spent thirty
three years in public life it became
known here today that he died prac-
tically poor man. His principal pos
sessions were his old home at Macon.
Ca, and his carefully selected library.
A characteristic Of the late senator
was his well known fondness for chill
dren. His apartments were near the
National Geological park. and nearly
every morning he would stroll thru the
grounds accompanied by children.
Among the floral tributes sent to the
apartments where his body rests were
several from these children.
One Of the senator's last official acts
was to send a note Of thanks to Sec
retary and Mrs. Bryan for potted lilac
sent him while at the hospital. It has
been placed at the head Of the casket.
Funeral Committee Named.
Vice President Marshall today named
the following committee Of senator's to
accompany the body Of Senator Bacon
to Georgia and attend the funeral at
Macon: W
Smith. of Georgia; Tillman. Chiffon,
Overman. Fletcher, Pomerene Thomas.
O'Gormon. yardari,an, GaiiingeF. Root.
Nelson. sBrandegee and Page.
Accompanying the committee will be
the secretary Of the senate. James NJ.
Baker, and the sergeant at arms. c. p.
Higgins.
The senate adopted resolution ex-
tending invitations to the funeral to
the president and members Of the cabi-
net, the supreme court. the house Of
representatives, members Of the diplo-
matte corps, the admiral of the navy.
the chief-of-star Of the army, and
regents and secretary Of the Smith
sonian Institution.
The public will be admitted by card.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
NEW GUN COSTS MAN ARM
Ira Weaver, of Tana. Manned For Life
While Exhibiting Weapon to Rela-
der-Lifs May Be Saved.

Special to es-Republican.
Tama, Feb. 16.-Ira Weaver, Of this
town. was MANNED for life by the acct
dental discharge Of shot gun Sunday
evening. Weaver was demonstrating q
new automatic weapon 10 relatives. and
was holding his left hand over the
maa"le. The weapon was discharged
the charge passing thru the hand and
thence striking Weaver's arm near the
shoulder. The arm was shattered and
amputation was necessary. 1t is be-
lieved he will recover unless compli-
cations arise
Weaver is rs or 80 years OF age. is
married and is the father of cne child
He is a bricklayer by trade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TeIssraphio News:
Dead New York officials Accounts
Correct.
State Treasurer Commits Suicide.
Senator Gore Tells OF Alleged Con.
spiracy.
Bacon Funeral Held in Senate
Chamber.
Long Prison Terms For Mine Depu.
ties.
Two Sioux City Children SufHocated.
Maine Dead Honorc:i.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Des Moines Loses Epileptic Colony.
Jail Delivery at Clarion.
Runaway Girl Drugged.
Three Aliens Deported.
PAGE FOUR.
Voters Puzzle.
In Iowa.
The Ghosts of Valentines.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
New Move in Law Attacking.
Townships Adopt Novel Road Plan.
PAGE SEVEN.
General News:
Congress Lines UP For Two Battle
ships.
PAGES SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT. NINE.
City News:
w. II. Turner Dies in California.
Former Liberty Township Resident.
Marshalltown Alone Now For Fran
chise.
Wild Rose Team Heads Bowlers.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Lighter Shipments Boost Wheat.
Corn Firm on Higher Cables.
Light Hogs in Demand.
Slow Cattle Market.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Tom shark.y Sent to Jail.

New York, Feb. 10.-Tom Sharkey.
once famous as heavyweight pugilist.
was sentenced to thirty days in jail and
fined $500 today for maintaining dis
reputable resort In Fourteen street.
The manager of the place received the
same jail sentence but was not fined.
Both were convicted recently and had
been in the Tombs awaiting sentence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
zAmoR wins TWO VICTORIES.
Rebe, Forces Under Theodore Repu'see
in Haiti.

in Haiti.
Cape Haitien. Feb. 1.-two victories
were won yesterday by the armies sent
to the north by President zamor to
suppress the revolution under the lead
ership of Senator Davilmar Theodore.
The first success was gained al
Plainsance, a town en- the road from
aonaives to Cape Haitien. where q
strong detachment of rebel troops was
routed.
The second encounter took place at
Port de AK, which had been in ths
hands of the rebels since the 'utbreak
Of the revolution. Gen. Carlos Zamor'
minister Of the interior and brother
of the new president is now in COM
mand.
The government troops today contin-
ued to advance to Cape Haitien.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Nav Distance FIiaht Record.

Berlin, Feb. 16.-The German pilot
Han Berliner. carrying two passengers
in his spherical balloon, telegraphed
today from Kirgischan. in the Ural
mountains. Russia. that he had landed
there after a forty-seven mile flight
from B.tterfield, Germany. The fight
marks a new distance record.
Berliner ascended from Bitterfeld on
Feb. 8, and landed near Kirgischan two
days later He was nearly a week
reaching a telegraph office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
PROTECT eRITIsH INTERESTS.
Arms to BE Sent to Legation at Mexico
City to Protect Sub biOcts.

London, Feb. 16.-An attempt was
made in the house of commons today
to obtain some information from the
foreign secretary as to British action
in Mexico. Francis Dyke Gland, par
liamentary under secretary for foreign
affairs, stated that the British admiral
in Mexican waters had been authorized
to send to the British legation In
Mexico City such arms as he thought
necessary to protect, British lives in
any possible emergency.
He declared he had no information
in regard tc the condition of affairs at
Torreon and said that as far as he was
aware no British marines hal been
landed anywhere in Mexico.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Feminine Influence.

"a woman. can exercise tremendous
influence over q man."
.sYes." replied Miss Cayenne. Il have
obsedved that when woman insists
that her husband is no. good, he gem
orally finishes by trying to vindicate
her Judgment"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Oppose Summons For "Mo.her jones'

Trinidad. Col, Feb. ia sharp clash
over the right of the house coal mines
strike investigating committee to sum-
mon Mother Mary Jones. now held
incommunicado in San Rafael hospital
here by the Colorado military authori-
ties, came at the very opening OF the
first Trinidad session Of the inquiry to-
day. The committee deferred it's decis-
ion until the afternoon session when
arguments Of attorneys will be heard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Judo. A,brook Secures Papers.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Feb &c. E. Albrook,
of Eldora, today secured nomination
papers to become candidate again
for Judge. j. w. Jamison. Of Cedar
Rapids, also secured papers to contest
with Senator Moffitt for nomination in
that district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
1ritoni. Damaged purina c.Ie.

Glasgow, Scotland, Feb. 16. The
British steamer Tritonia, which left
here on Feb. 9. for Mobile. reports to-
day that she is returning leeking badly.
The, vessel was severely damaged dur
ins the gale Of Friday. She has nine
feet of water in the No. l hold. To-
day she was 130 miles west OF Ain
HAad
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16

Reverting to the meeting with Mrs.
Bond in Washington. Senator Gore
explained that he went to meet Mrs.
Bond after she had. telephoned stating
that she was to leave Washington at
GAS that night and for him to stop and
see her on his way home. He said
that he asked her to come to his Office
but she complained about having to
wait so long there and she was very
busy.
He went to the hotel, he said, with
Howard Keyes, a guide, and when he
entered the lobby, Mrs. Bond came up
to him saying, "Ill take care Of him"
He said she explained that the parlor
will filled with school children and that
they would go to another room. 1t
was filled with school children and that
answered the telephone call that Mrs.
Bond took hold Of his hand and sank
down on the bed
"You did not know anybody else was
around?" he was asked.
Certainly not
The senator said he always told those
who came to see him for compromise
that 1t was an Infamous lie and he
would see them in hell before he would
compromise.
He said he took no part in the in
vestigation made by the department OF
justice and denied he had been called
as a witness before the senate or had
talked to the vice president about It,
Court recessed shortly after noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
oppo,ition to Mayor Smith.

Special to Times-Republican.
Sioux City. Feb. 16.-Jonathan w
Brown, retired capitalist. today
entered the race for mayor against
Mayor A. A. Smith. insuring a hot
campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
MEAT FAMINE IN AUSTRALIA.
No Fresh Meats to Be Had in Cities
Because Of Butchers' Strike.

ooSduso OI oUSS"e'S SUtNSs
Sydney. Australia, Feb. 16.-The
strike Of slaughter men. butchers and
meat salesmen here has caused very
acute meat famine in this city. Even
at the restaurants it was impossible to-
day to procure fresh meat, and all the
butcher stores were empty.
Similar conditions will prevail to-
morrow in Melbourne, where the
slaughter house men went out on strike
today.
The strikers demand a big increase in
wages and shorter hours of work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
pioneer Depot Master pies.

Special to Times-Republican.
Burlington, Feb. 1s.-George. Eher-
harit, aged 50. for twenty-five years
depot master OF the Burlington station
here died this morning Of diabetes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Mar. sh;o. at Vera Cruz.

Vera Cruz, Feb. 16-The United
States battleships Utah. Delaware and
the strength Of the American fleet lying
of the port to ten battleships.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Distinetien.

"What is an ancestor?
IAN ancestor is person whose por-
trait is considered almost as important
|, az the signature Of the great artist who
painted it."-waShington Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
Or. ANNA SHAW INJURED.

Suffrage Head Suffers oreksn Leg on
Her 67th Birthday.
New York, Feb. 16.-Rev. Dr.. Anna
Howard Shaw. president Of the Nation
al woman's Suffrage Aseociation. and
one of the foremost workers for votes
for women In this countrys was severe
ly injured when she fell while alighting
from train In Jersey Cttg late Satur-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
CHILDREN suFFocA1ED
Two coIorsd Youths Of Sioux City Lose
Lives When Locked in Home by
Mother-set Fire to House During
Quest For Sack Of Peanuts.

Spe cial to Times-ReRNbNcan.
Sioux City. Feb. ls.--Locked in the
house by their methers who had gone
to the police station to be present at
the arraignment OF her M1her, William
Mack. changed with GM ling, Henry
Cousins assd 8. and vl6hia Mack. a
half stssse,s aged ;, reeaffocated this
morning: They litamatches tJ search in
a closet for a bag OF peanuts and set
fire to the house. They were found dead
by aremen on bed on1the second floor.
where they had gone tofescape the fire
and smoke. All are negroes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
new YORK OFFICIAL
COMMITS SUICIDE
KILLS HIMSELF RATHER
THAN TESTIFY.
WAS TO GIVE EVIDENCE
IN GRAFT INVESTIGATION
ACCOUNTS Under investigation But No
Shortage 10 Believed to Exist-lsg-
islaturs Must Meet to Choose Sue
csssor-Rspubiicans Must Have Aid
From Bull Moose to Win.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 16.-Accountants
from the comptroller's office today re-
ported, after examining the books OF
State Treasurer Kennedy, that they
were in perfect condition. The eX-
animation went back only to last Mon
day, but at that time they were bal
anced by the same men who made the
audit today and pronounced correct
The complete audit Of the books from
the time Mr.. Kennedy took office up to
the date Of his death probably will
follow.
Buffalo, n. Y, Feb. 16.-State Treas
urer John j. Kennedy, former demo-
cratic state committeeman, leader III
democratic politics in Erie county and
for twenty five years an alderman OF
the city of Buffalo. committed suicide
by cutting his thraot in a washroom OF
the Hotel Markeen at 1880 o'clock Sun
day afternoon.
He left no note to explain the reason
of his act He had been examined in
District Attorney Whitman's John Doe
graft proceedings in New York coun-
ty Monday. The John Doe proceedings
worried Kennedy greatly. He con-
suited many friends about the proceed
ings and had a lawyer in consultation
a great deal during the past two
weeks. To none of his friends did he
give any intimation Of suicide.
Accounts Believed Correct.
A complete investigation of the af-
fairs OF Former State Treasurer John
]. Kennedy, who committed suicide al
his hotel here yesterday, was demand
here today by his friends and relatives
Confidence is expressed that such an
inquiry Will disclpse that the affairs oi
the state treasurer's office have beer
correctly administered. William A
Kennedy. the son, sent a telegram 4
Governor Glynn, urging an audit OF hi:
fathers accounts.
No explanation of the suicide was
forth coming today other than that frs
given out. that Mr.. Kennedy took his
the arrangement was the result oi
brooding over the impending examin-
alton by District Attorney Whitman
who had summoned the state treasurer
Mr.. Kennedy killed himself yesterday
noon at the Markeen Hotel where he
lived with his wife, son and daughter
He cut his throat with his razor in a
lavatory adjoining the ball room OF tn.
hotel. The body was found by his son
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
Tho Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Feb. II at 6:51, sets at
5:3S.
Iowa-Fair tonight and Tuesday.
with somewhat higher temperature to-
night and in east portion Tuesday:
moderate variable winds. becoming
southerly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-02-16
a cash settlement" ?"

such settlement"
Not that know Of" said Senator