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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-02
KILLS SELF ON NEW YEARS DAY.
Frank Baldwin, Of smithland, Found
Dead in HayIoft.

Sioux City. Jan. Prank Baldwin
representative OF the Standard OIL
Company. at smithland. arose bright
and early yesterday morning and COM
mitted suicide in. his own barn loft by
shooting himself thru the head with a
80 caliber revolver. No reason for the
act has yet been uncovered. tho the
entire population Of tho little town
spent New Years day searching for a
motive. An inquest was held this at
ternoon. MI
Baldwin, who. drove his own oil
wagon and carad for his. own team. had
intended working yesterday as usual,
and. after eating his breakfast at an
early hottf. hurried to the barn, pre-
sumably to feed his horses. He did not
feed the animals. An hour later. Mrs.
Baldwin. wondering that her husband
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-02
HasszAIlTowN IOWA. JANuARY l.lx

had not driven out Of the yard. walked
10 the barn and called him. The hOrsea
were still munching hay. but her hus-
band was not In sight. SupposinG he
had walked to the store for something
she returned to her work in the house.
When, an hour later. Baldwin had
not appeared. she again visited the
barn. This time, drawn, as she says,
by sort Of intuition. she climbed into
the barn loft. There she found her
husband lying on the hay. a bullet
wound thru his forehead and an empty
revolver by his side. Neighbors came
in answer to her screams, and the
body was taken to the house. No one
heard the report OF the revolver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-02

Woodhins. -.
n. B. Sturtevant, foreman In the
Twiner office, has leased the Churdan
Reporter and will edit the same in the
future.
Enterprise.
]. V. knight, Rock Island brake
man. was badly hurt at Enterprise.
Tuesday night when he attempted to
board an engine. He was struck ana
knocked twenty feet. He received nu-
merous bruises.
Victor.
John Muller has sold eighty acres OF
land Lying two miles southeast OF Vic
tor to Frank Floeshinger for the sum
Of $3.50 per acre. The buildings are
only ordinary. This land sold seven
years ago for $122.50 per acre.
Shenandoah.
At the last Shenandoah fair Monroe
Ayres showed a 2-year-old colt which
good judges valued at $1,000. Since
then Mr.. Ayres has been offered $500
for him, then $4,000 and last man
from Nebraska says he is the best colt
in Iowa for his age and offers ST. 400
for him. But Mr.. Ayres will not sell
him.
New London.
The New London Poultry Associa-
ton opened it's ninth annual exhibition
here Tuesday, in Wind Bros garage
More than 600 birds are entered from
places in Iowa. Missouri. and Illinois
This is by far the largest and most
successful show n the history OF the
association. Thirty nine silver trophies,
besides the presidents and secretarys
gold lined loving cup will be given to
the prize winners at this show.
Dee Moines.
one dozen little pink, cuddly babies.
each under 10 days old. was the be-
quest Of old 1913 to Methodist hospi-
tai. The little batch of New Year
ioyousness forms an honor court in the
big antiseptic white nursery OF the
hospital. Nurses tip toe in whenever
than can snatch q moment and hang
adoringly over the little white beds,
Never In the history Of the hospital
have there been 30 many tiny babies
there at one time.
Bloomfield.
Wolves have become very numerous
IN Iu0 OOuIocIH peSA's Va lows SO>~AAsSi
killing Sleeps pigs. etc. The farmers
are mailing special hunt for them by
having what 10 called ring hunts. that
is men collect on the four sides Of
certain territory and all move to the
center ana surround . field where the
wolves are known to stay. However
up to date they have not caught any
thing. Tho wolves can be heard a
night In different directions and 1t II
reported that one party saw nine wolves
in ono pasture at the same time.
Fort Mod;son.
Tho Fort Madison high school alum
nj banquet and reunion, held here
!Monday svenlnR. took preoedence ovel
| all social events Of the year. both In
numbers and activities. Nearly zoo
were in attendance, the largest gather
] ing u the history oe the organization
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-02
Law Adjustment Difficult.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines. Jan. "A peculiar case
came to the attention Of the depart
ment OF public instruction recently
illustrating how difficult It is to &c,
the laws so adjusted as to At every
situation.
Residents Of small town and adj
Jacent territory sought to form a rural
Independent school district BY count
ing the residents Of the town they were
able to show sufficient population
But the town is already an indepen-
dent town district. They found that
under the law they could not make
a rural district out of a town district
as the form Of Organization differs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-02
Clarion News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Clarion. Jan. 2.-The Congregational
church in this city has decided 10
erect a parsonage this year. beginning
work as soon as the spring opens. Inc
estimated cost Of the building Will De
from $4,000 to $500. Bids for the oid
house have been advertised for.
A special meeting Of the Masonic
lodge and Eastern Star chapter mas
been called for next Tuesday evening
when there will be held joint installa-
ton Of the officers.
At the meeting Of the city council
when +. II. Gosiiii presented MS res
lgnation as mayor. the council. actlns
upon the advice Of the city attorney
voted not to accept the resignation
The time before the election Is very
short and the city council. having n.
authority to SELECT q successor. wouio
have to call q special election. For the
length Of time the council did not con-
slider it worth while to so to the ex-
pense which would be necessary. In
stead they appointed NJ. A. Nicholson
who will serve as mayor pro tenn, un-
til the spring election.
Conductor w. s. Roberts and wife
where they will visit relatives. Mr.
Roberts mother, who is Sc years OF
age, resides In Dublin. They expect t.
be gone about two months.
MIR. and Mrs. r.. l.. Lundblad have
returned frana Dayton, where they Wis
tied relatives the fore part Of the week
Special meetings under the Rev. J
c. Rankin will begin in the United
| Presbyterian church next Sunday eve
ming.
Miss Lucille Richards is spending tn,
week in Cedar Falls. where she is at
tending a house party.
Mr.. Ants F'atland has returned tt
Clarion from Oregon and will resume
his work as buttermaker at the Clar.
ion creamery. 49,
Miss Irma Evans. the fourth grade
teacher. has resigned her position IL
the public schools. She is at her home
in West Liberty during the holidays
and on account OF the condition Of hel
fathers health she considers her res.
ignation is demanded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-02
INSANE MANS KIN FOUND
Relatives Of Stranger, Now Ward Of
Jasper County, Located in Denmark
-Had Not Heard From Missing Man
For Eleven Years.

Newton, Jan. 2.-Several weeks ago
an insane man was found at the depot
at Ira and brought to Newton by Sher-
If Cove. The man, whose name is
Andreas Christian Kroier Larsen, is a
| Dane and was transferred to the coun-
ty home. where his needs were at
tended to.
AS soon as it was discovered that
| the fellow was Danish the supervisors
secured p. R Rasmussen to assist
fthem in finding out who he was. Mr..
Rasmussen speaks the language and
| was able to carry on conversation
with Larsen and decipher the letters
he was carrying with him. in this way
his address. Slagelse, Denmark, was
| learned and letters Of inquiry were
| written. In a short time a reply was
received and to his astonishment Ras-
| mussen found that the fellows home
is but short distance from his own:
in Denmark. In the reply which he
received there was a description of the
Larsen which practically establishes
the Identification. It contained a pho
tograph Of the mother, Margaret Lar
sen and $26.17 to supply his immediate
needs.
| 1t seems that the father who was a
veterinarian, died when Andreas was
10 years Of age. leaving his mother a
| widow with five children, three boys
and two girls. Andreas went to worn
as grocery clerk, where he remained
until the age Of %. when to escape
military service, he ran away and came
to this country.
From that time until Mr.. Rasmus-
sen wrote them-eleven years-they
had no word from him and they had
no idea where he was nor what brought
about his present condition.
The mother IN Denmark IL heart
fbroken from the years 4of her: cons
absence and is very anxious TO have
him return home. A photograph hai
lbeen taken Of Larsen and sent to her
II this proves him the right man 1t II
| thought that a wealthy uncle will fur
nish money for transportation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-02
Toledo News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Toledo. Jan. 2-Mrs. J. A. Owen left
Wednesday evening for North Yakima
Wash. called there by the serious ILL
ness of her son Will.
Mrs. D. w. Turbett was hostess
Tuesday at shower for Miss Elnora
Meshea, whose marriage to Mr.. II. G.
Padlay will take place in the near fu-
ture.
w. H. Major. proprietor Of the college
book store. left Wednesday noon fol
Sterling, ILL.,, where he spent New
Years at his home.
Miss Kitty Ebert, of Center Point
came Wednesday for visit at the
home of her sister, Mrs. o. j. Berger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-02
No Need Of Arithmetic.

No Ne0d OF Nrtthm0Slc.
Il man had 100 hens and each hen
was laying IN egg q day, and 1t cost
two cents per day for the keep Of each
hen, and eggs were bringing seven
cents each, how much money would
but what's the use, not one OF tho
blamed hens IL laying!-Lowe0
Courier.C Citizen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-12
MO. P. TO NEW
 ORLEANS DIRECT
By Arrangement With the Texas & Pacific Trains
 Go to Crescent City.

New Orleans, June 1.-The Mis- souri Pacific railroad will enter New Orleans over the tracks of the Texas & Pacific in the near future by deal made in New York recently and just announced here.
 By the terms of the contract, the Missouri Pacific acquires the right to use the Texas & Pacific tracks from Ferriday to New Orleans, gets track age rights from Addis to Alexandria and becomes joint owner with the Texas B Pacific of terminals the for mer road had announced it was to build here, and for which site has been obtained.
 The Iron Mountain extends south from Pine Bluff to Ferriday, La, Op- poiste Natchez, Miss, and to Lake Charles, La, by way of Alexandria. The arrangements just perfected will enable it to operate two lines into a section of. Louisiana never touched by 1.-the rich sugar belt. While two lines are open as far south as Addis eight miles from Baton Rouge, to reach New Orleans the Texas & Paci- fic tracks must be used from there These tracks are on the west side o1 the Mississippi river, and trains must be passed over the river on transfer boats.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-12
MORE JOBS THAN
 MEN IN COUNTRY Labor Secretary Wilson Prophesies Work for
 All Soon. FARMS CRY FOR 8O,OOO Cabinet Officer EndeayOring to .tr- range With Railroads to Run Ex. cursiOns to Wheat Belt, Thus
 Solving Two Problems.
FARMS CRY FOR 8O,OO0

Washington, June 11.--According to Secretary Wilson there will soon be more jobs than men in the United States. This prophecy is based on the bumper wheat crops, revival of the iron trade with the consequent stimulation of mining and other associated industries and continued activity in the textile business.
 Secretary Wilson states that specific requests for more than S0,- GOO to help harvest the big wheat crop have already reached the de- partment of labor Missouri alone has asked for 30.000. How to get them west is the problem. AS a solution. Secretary Wilson is plan ming to negotiate with the railroads to arrange special excursions to the wheat belt from Eastern cities, where labor might be obtained.
 Such plan would give thousands of men in the East a chance to get a rural vacation and make moneY while taking it," said Secretary Wilson. "lt would also effectively solve the problem of how to get men to harvest the wheat"
 The Western farmers are offering from $2 to $2.5O a day and board for harvest hands.
 Whatever there is of non-employ- ment is caused chiefly by the de- pression of the iron and steel indus try. resulting from failure of the railroads, which use 51 per cent of the steel products of the country, to place orders. Wilson believes. Up to two months ago, mining was in a flourishing condition and it is bound to improve when the big steel mills soon resume in full.
 With this outlook in sight, I feel safe in predicting that within a month it will no longer be questions of jobs, but question of how to get men enough to fill them." said Secre- tary Wilson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-12
Believe MediatOrs Biased,

Washington, June 1.-The tango | diplomacy of the mediation proceed | ings at Niagara Falls, together with news that General Funston is on the verge of extending his lines to keep in touch with the threatening movement outside of Vera Cruz, is the absorbing topic in the Mexican situation.
 Constitutionalist repr e ntatives here make no pretense of concealing their joy over the sudden decision of the mediators not to further consider ation cf the plan of their representa- tion at Niagara. es.
 Tt is evident that pique over tho de- lay in our answering the mediators' note has resulted in uncovering their true attitued toward us," said mem Der of the Carranza junta. We even went to the length of explaining why, on account of the break in tele- graphic communication, we were un- able to get into communication with General Carranza, and yet they seized on the subterfuge of our so-called dl- latory action to arbitrarily break oil further relations with us.
 N were in sympathy with Huerta and opposed to us, and for that reason we have been cautious in our dealings with them.
 "A reply to the mediators' note has been drafted here, and would have been sent as soon as General Carran- ga approved it's wording, but now it Will be held up until he is informed of the new developments; possibly it may never be sent"
 The protected reply was lengthy exposition of the reasons why the Constitutionalists would not agree to an armistice pending mediation con ferences and cited many international examples where such condition had not been exaoted as an interest re- quirement into a peace barley. The reply intimated that representatives would be sent who would discuss ln- ternational questions and such inter- nal problems as were necessarily con nected with them.
 Vera Cruz Situation Worse.
 As for the situation at Vera Cruz every word received seems to bear out the earlier dispatches that the tension there is growing. General Funston is hearing presisten rumors that he Is tt De attacked, and he has no means o1 finding out the foundation. The navy department announced today that the two aeroplanes which General Funs ton has been using have been sent tt pensacola. Fla.,, for repairs on the bat tieship Mississippi .1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-12
EPWORTH LEAGUERS FINISH WORK TODAY c. c. Arnold Chosen Presi.
 dent, Fred LeLaurin
 Vice President,
NEXT MEET AT HOPE
TOday's Program Includes Address by Dr. John W. CI;ne, President of 500 Chow University
 in China.

C. C. Arnold of Little Rock was yesterday afternoon elected president of the Epworth league Little Rock conference). He will succeed Guy Morrison of Malvern.
 Other officers elected are: Fred LeLaurin, Pine Bluff, first vice presi- dent; Miss Juanita Barnes, Hot Springs, second vice president; Miss Clarice Baker Malvern, third vice president Miss Louie Audigier, Little Rock. fourth vice president; Mrs. J. G. Graham, Little Rock, secretary treasurer; Mrs. Marguerite Goetz, Little Rock, superintendent of the junior department Miss Mamie Briant Hope, Era agent
 The conference resolved to con tinue to assist in the support of a missionary in the mountain territory west of Hot Springs, and the sum of $750 was pledged for that purpose.
 Hope was selected as the next meeting place.
 Doctors Gulbreth and Rawlings of Nashville. Tenn, who are prominent work of the entire church, arrived
  until the close of the conference. Both of these distinguished gentle ment had places on the program last evening and both will Speak during the morning hour today.
 Noted Educator Speaks Today.
 The special feature of today's pro gram will be an address at i | o'clock this morning by Rev. John W. Cline of Soo Chow. China. Dr. Cline was born and reared in Arkansas He is a graduate of Hendrix college and has spent several years in mission ary work in China. where he is now president of the Soo Chow university of the M. E. Church. South
 Mckelyay Busy Man.
 During the morning session, the members heard report from Rev. J. H. McKelvay. league missionary in Montgomery county and adjoining territory. During the past four years. Rev. McKelvay has organized more than thirty congregations in this part of the state and personally conducts services in more than half of them.
 The only business transacted yes terday afternoon was the election ol Ul1lCcIS. uc pIOSIdHl WdS ClldHSeu considerably in order to permit the delegates to leave this afternoon.
 Last night at 8 o'clock. the Rev. P c. Fletcher of Texarkana addressed the members at the First Methodist church on "The Church Responsibi- lity for the Recreation of Its Young People," Dr. Fletcher is fine talker. and the church was filled to it's capacity.
 The only business today will be a morning session. The election of of- ficers and other business which was to be disposed of today was taken up yesterday afternoon, so that the dele gates would not have to remain in the city over night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-12
MINE OPERATORS GET UL7IMATUM? Report Is Wilson Has De- creed They Must Arbi-
 trate Strike. CLOSE THE COAL MINES Mine Owners Profess Ignorance of In. formation Given Out at AmmOns'
 Ofilce-RallrOad Men
 on Board.
CLOSE THE COAL MINES

Denver. Col. June 11.-The coal operators of Colorado whose mines are affected by the strike have been given until June 20 to accept the of- fices of the federal board of arbitra- tioa of nine members. In case of re- fusal to arbitrate. President Wilson is to order all of the mines closed.
 These facts were given Out at Governor Ammons' office tonight.
 1t is said 1hat President Wilson has in mind the naming of the four presidents of the railway brother hods engineers, firemel, conductors and trainmen. four of the leading railway managers of the country who are familiar with wage and labor disputes. nd a ninth member to be selected by the president himself.
 The operators. however, said to- night that they had not heard of the report and said that they had not yet any communication from Presi- dent Wilson. by telegram or other: wise, giving them until June 20 te accept. upon a threat of closing the mines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-12
WOMEN HEAR
 STORY OF WORK Officers of Federation Yes terday Tell of Two, Years
 Activities. GREAT TASKS AHEAD Long List of Vital Topics to Be Dis. cussed at TOday's Session, When COngressman's Wife Will Tell
 How Women Can Influence.
GREAT TASKS AHEAD

Chicago, June 1.-The general Fed eration of Women's clubs today listen ed to the story of what their officers and chairmen have been doing in the past two years. Tomorrow, with much of the routine removed from the program, they will begin the, consid- eration cf the educational features of the gathering.
 Civil service reform, the progress of education in democracy, how women can aid in securing good legislation, world peace, agricultural credits, state penal and charitable institutions, nat uralization, short ballot, social hygiene and vocational training are but few of the many topics which will be con- sidered in reports and addresses in the days conference.
 How to Lobby.
 l Mrs. Horace Mann TOwner, wife of
 the United States representative from the eighth district of Iowa, will have ] a large audience at tomorrow morn- ing's session when she speaks on "How Women Can Best Influence
 Legislation" Suffrage and other re- form leaders of the women's clubs { during the past two years in almost every state in the union have sought
 legislation which they deemed neces-
 sary for the correction of the civic and domestic evils that the federation
 seeks to remedy. But almost without
 exception they have found that woman
 has much to learn if she secures the | legislation she asks. Mrs. Towner, as l the wife of United States represen- | tative would seem to be well-informed upon the correct angle for the women
 workers to pursue in approaching the
 Legislative lobby.
 l Leaders are Busy.
 The work of getting the convention
 undre way smoothly and with no fric.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-12
COMPLETELY WE'D NOW IS KERMIT Religious Ceremony Makes Him Full Pledged Bene-
 dict, Even in Spain. CEREMONY ELABORATE Miss Willard Becomes Mrs. Roosevelt in Center of GOrgeOusly Arrayed
 Thr0ng at British Embassy
 in Madrid,
CEREMONY ELABORATE

Madrid, June 11.--In the presence of a brilliant throng with the uni forms of diplomatists and army and navy officers forming an attractive contrast with the elaborate gowns and jewels of the women, Miss Belle Wyatt Willard, daughter of Joseph E. Willard, the American ambassador to Spain, and Mrs. Willard, today be- came the wife of Kermit Roosevelt by a religious ceremony at the chapel Of the British embassy. Madrid was much interested in to- days ceremonies and crowds throng- ed the streets through which the car riages with the bridal party passed. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt father Of the bridegroom was center of ln- terest. The favor which King Alfonso and Queen Victoria have showered so liberally on the young people was not mirrored apparently in the sentiments of the multitude.
 1 Therew as activity about the Ameri- can embassy at an early hour today. A the hour of noon approached auto mobiles and gala carriages drew up at the ambassadors house. A dense mass of people thronged the nearby streets when the occupants ot the carriages took their places.
 Prominent in the procession at the church door was the highly decorated court equipage which brought the dignitary who served as the represen- tative of the Spanish monarchs at the wedding. l The chapel, the scene of the we'd ding. is in a pavilion which is only one of several buildings in the exten- sive embassy grounds.
 1 Promptly on the stroke of high noon the bride entered the chapel leaning on the arm of her father. She wore a J dress of ivory satin and tulle. There was a court train of conslderaDle length. Her veil was of tulle and lace and her orange blossoms were aiso l intervened with are lace.
 Following. her came the maid ol honor.' Miss Mary Elizabeth Willard tile sister of the bride. She wore white satin with tunic of exqulslte pule blue tulle.
 Royalty Serves.
 The bridesmaids were clad II 
 dresses of white tulle with tun'cs They were Her Serene Highness, th$ Princess of Thurn and Taxis; Mist Katherine Page, daughter of Walter Hines Page, American ambassador II Lc",don; Mademoiselle Gilone de Ve ne.rs de Tillieres and Miss Vlrginis Christian, daughter of MT. ana Mrs Andrew H. Christian, of Rlchmono Va. They carried bouquets Of yeiioV orchids and wore lace with touches yellow and yellow ribbons tied undel the chin. d., Many remarked the beauty of th' bride. She is pretty, With pi ouant charm feature. Her clea blonde complexion was heightened trifle by the execitement of the occa
 ison and she smiled slightly as sn
 saw her tall bridegroom approacnlhl to meet her at the altar. MT. Hoose | I