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The Washington times., 1914-01-16
Wilson Defed By
Sponsor For Joker

Advising his colleagues not to be
swerved from their course by the threat
OF a Presidential veto OF the postoffice
appropriation bill containing a ''spoils''
rider. Chairman Moon OF the House
Postoffice Committee, has rev vealed a
serious split between tile Administra-
ton and House Democrats regarding
the civil service.
In presenting the poytoffice budget
to the House, Chairman Moon virtually
defied the President to veto the bill.
He went further and attacked the civil
service as an institution which gave in
efficient employees a life tenure, and
also declared for the abolishment OF
the Diplomatic Corps. Judge Moon,
paying tribute 10 the ability and con-
scienuousness both of the President
and the Postmaster General. neyerthe-
less defended the rider II the postoffice
bill. which provides ;nat assistant
postmasters may be appointed without
regard to civil service rules.
This committee Is not here to bow to
the will Of the President and Postmas-
ter General" he said. mo dcninatin
by the Postmaster General or threat of
veto by the President ought to swerve
us from the course we believe to be
right"
American consuls abroad, contended
Mr.. Moon, are mainly Republicans, land
are Of little use, except that they send
in a report once in g while"
The Washington times., 1914-01-16
AYERS ENGLISHhEN
WILL SEND EXHIBIT
Earl of Kintore Says Union Jack
Will Wave Over Part of Ex-
position in 1915.

'1 cannot insist too strongly. that be
the British governments decision what
1t may concerning participation in the
Panama Pacific Exposition, the English
people are determined that our Union
Jack shall float over a large and repre-
/ sentative British section at that expo
sition."
In the foregoing words. the Earl OF
Kintore. who is visiting America in the
interest of the Anglo-American peace
exposition to be held in London, at the
banquet rendered in his honor at the
Willard Thursday night expressed a be-
lief that Great Britain will reconsider
her decision not to participate in the
Panama-Pacific Exposition.
The banquet was given by the South
ern Commercial Congress. the Commit
tee of One Hundred on the Celebration
of the Centenary OF Anglo-Amer1can
Peace. the Board OF Trade, and the
Chamber Of Commerce. Permanent In
| ternational Peace" was the subject OF
all the speeches made at the banquet.
Three successive presidents of the
Board OF District Commissioners were
present Henry B. F. Macfarland acted
as toastmaster. Directly opposite him
as Cuno H. Rudolph, and several seats
to the toastmaster's left was Commts-
sioner Oliver P. Newman, one OF the
speakers. other speakers were Oscar
Straus, former Secretary of Commerce
and Lebor; John Barrett, director gen.
eral of the Pan-American Union; John
A. Stewart, Of New York, and the guest
of the occasion.
Present at the dinner, beside the Ear
OF Kintore, were Henry B. F. Macfar-
land. James A.. Stewart. James H
Brady, Oscar Stratus, John Barrett
Commissioner o. P. Newman, John A.
Stewart Calvin Rice Admiral R Z.
Pesry, Imre Kiralfy. Frederick H. Al
len. DR.. Clarence J. Owens, Albert e,
Kiraify, Senator Key Pfttman, 1. c,
Ccpley, George E. Roberts. J. Selwlr
TAFT, Richard B. Watrous, Cuno H
Rudolph, William H. Saunders, Arthur
T. Ramsey, c. c. Calhoun, Harry
Wardman, James ]. hampton, George
E. Miller, NJ. L Weller, Emile Beriiner,
Simon wolff, DR.. George NJ. Kober
wickliffe Rose, John A. Farrell, c. J.
Bell, H K Bush-Brown, NJ. v. Rich
ards, William Wolff Smith, Albert Hupp
H. Ralph Burton, George T: Porter,
Claude N. Bennett, Capt. John H.
Cowles, Charles Z. Rosenbaum, J.
Claude KEEPER. Arthur w. Dunn, E.
The Washington times., 1914-01-16
Government Employees
Ready For Election

Officers will be elected by the Ma
tionaI League Of Government Employees
tonight.
At o'clock delegates to the annual
convention. meeting in the Manhattan
Hotel. will have a conference with
Commissioner General of Immigration
Caminetd. Later in the afternoon they
will have a conference with Congress
man Gillette.
At a business session this morning the
convention considered extending the or
ganization of Government employees on
the Pacific coast. Some of these en-
nloyes are now affiliated, and accord
ing to plans being perfected today, the
others at navy yards and shore sta
tions are coming into the organization.
After a short early session, the con-
vention adjourned to give the various
committees opportunity to prepare re-
ports. These reports are being submit
ted at the session which began at 2
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1914-01-16
Young Desperadoes Kill
And Escape With $1,000

OMAHA, Neb., Jan 1s.-Three young
men, none more than nineteen years OF
age. shot and killed Harry E. Nickel.
The Washington times., 1914-01-16

Wharton Lester, tDr. II. KrOgstad, JOHN
Clifton Elder, Charles A. Talcott. Frank
T.. Miller, William +. Gu'le, Louis BEN
nett, Mr.. Bowman, Thomas RuTin,
John R. Bervie, and Robert II. Chap
man.
As the guest of Commissioner New
man, Lord KitoTe and his party saw the
sights of the city by automobile this
morning. At noon the visitor attended
an informal reception at the National
Press Club. He was the guest at lunch
con at the club. the executives of ma
tional organizations whose Headquarters
are in Washington being the other
guests at the affair.
Vice President Marshall and Speaker
Clark were visited, and a second lunch
con attended during the early afternoon.
The luncheon was given by Secretary of
State Bryan at the University Club
The visitors program here concluded
with a reception at the Fairmont Semi
nary. He will take a train this evening
for Pittsburgh.
The Washington times., 1914-01-16
The temperature today:

TIDE TABLE.
High tide, II 30 a m. and 11:40 D. m.
Low tide, 5:26 4. m. and 5:48 D. m.
SUN TABLE.
Sun rises........ TIA Sun sets. 500
The Washington times., 1914-01-16
RockefellerS Affected
By Firemen's Strike

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-village firenen
of North Tarrytown, upon whom John
D. Rockefeller, his son, John D., jr.,
and his brother. William Rockefeller,
depend for fire protection, have gone on
strike.
The men refused to respond to ar
alarm of fire at the home of Joseph
Greenfield. Occupants of the building
put out the fire.
The firemen wanted John Timony tc
drive the new auto fire apparatus, but
the trustees appointed Hugh Gavin, a
garage keeper, over their protest.
The Washington times., 1914-01-16
DR.. Shaw Repudiates
Suffrage Partisanship

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-Dr. Anna How
ard Shaw, president Of the National
American Woman Suffrage Association,
says that the Congressional Union.
which decided to work against the
Democratic party II Congress fails to
submit a suffrage amendment, Is not
connected with the association.
The national association. she declared.
will remain strictly non-partisan. al
though this would not prevent opposi-
tion to candidates who were opposed to
a suffrage amendment
The Washington times., 1914-01-16
Bankruptcy Court.

Involuntary petition against Benjamin
Garden, furniture dealer. Petitioners
and claims: Nathan Rogers Company,
S425.34: Goldberg Brothers Co., s2s5. 20.
and Quaker Lace Company, 5000 At
torney, Lucas P. Loving.
The Washington times., 1914-01-16

railroad teller at the Omaha Nzoonal
Bank, early today, seriously wounded
an unidentified man, robbed dozen per-
sons and escaped with money and Jewels
worth $1,000. The murder and robbery
occurred In a resort conducted by Hazel
Mcysy.
The Washington times., 1914-01-16
THE WEATHER REPORT.
ColumbIa-Cioudy

.IIt of ColumbIa.-Cioudy and
Mariner tonight: Saturday fair
enthusiastically fair tonight and
Saturday, warmer tonight; moderate
south and southwest winds.
Virginia-Generally fair tonight and
Saturday. warmer tonight; moderate
southwest winds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17

it has now been six months since took
any medicine at all. ! hope my little
note will assist you in helping other wo-
men. I now feel perfectly well and in
the best Of health" = Mrs. AUGUST
w. KoNDNER, 1852 Hollins Street, Bal
timore, Md.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, and to-day holds the record Of
being the most successful remedy for
female ills we know of, and thousands
of voluntary testimonials on file in the
Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass.
seem to prove this fact.
For thirty years it has bsen the stand
ard remedy for female ills, and has re-
stored the health of thousands Of women
who have been troubled with such all
ments a. displacements, Inflammation,
liberation, tumors, irregularities, etc.
II you want special advice
write to Lydia e. Pinkllam Med
icine Co, (confidential) Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by q woman
and held In strict confidence. :.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
UNUSUAL MUSICAL TREATS.
World Famed Artists 20 Appear at
Convention Of lows Music reaehsrs.

World Famed Artists 70 Appear at
Convention Of lows Music Teachers.
Special to Times Republican.
Muscstine, Jan. 17.--When the music
teachers OF Iowa assemble here late in
June when the annual meeting Of the
Iowa state Music Teachers Associa-
ton 10 held several unusual music
treats will be enjoyed. Announcement
Is made that Prof. Clarence Eddy. Of
Chicago. perhaps the fines: organist in
the world. will play and other artists
OF equal note are to be secured. The
local committee Is now arranging for
Joint recital to be participated in by
the Muscatine symphony orchestra and
the Philharmonic society. The former
is one Of the finest orchestras in the
west. having been organized for more
than thirty years and includes some Of
the most talented musicians in eastern
Iowa. In the past the organization of
thirty pieces has given but one recital
a year but will appear in concert twice
this year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17

Boeck was . heavy user OF intoxicants
and he ana his wife quarrsled and were
unhappy. She left his home and 70.
turned to her parents. and In her hus.
bands absence she secured q divorce.
When he returned and learned Of It he
became very angry and planned re-
venge. The Bartz family started to
church and Boeck took shotgun and
hid behind their home. in q grove.
awaiting their return. When the buggy
approached he tired several shots. later
claiming that he was hunting rabbits.
and killed Miss Augusta Bartz. sister
OF his divorced wife. Miss Bartx had
worn Mrs. Boeck's cloak to church. and
thus lost her life. as 1t Is supposed, that
Boeck intended to shoot his wife. Miss
Bartz lived until after the surgeons ar.
rived.
Meanwhile fearing the indignation Of
the neighborhood, Boeck fed for his
life. He came to the Chickasaw coun-
ty jail and begged Mrs. Murphy the
aged mother Of the sheriff. to give him
protection. When the mob came. she
quieted them and told them her son had
gone to find Boeck. and thus his life
was saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
Thornton News Items.

Special to es-Republican.
Thornton, Jan. 17.-Mr and Mrs. E..
A. Harrington are spending a week
with Mrs. Harrington's sister at Big
Lake, Mimi, and will go to Mime
apolis before returning.
The First National bank of Thorn
ton held its annual meeting on Tuesday
evening, when the years work was re-
ported and officers elected. They re-
port the best year in the history of the
bank and no change IN the officers or
directors. Mr.. Carl Parker, of Mason
City, came to attend the meeting.
N. III. Shannon has material on tho
ground in preparation for the erection
of a fine new brick building, 44x6O, to
be built on the south side Of Main street
on the site of the old brick block which
was destroyed by fire early in 1913.
Mr.. Shannon was for many years a
successful hardware and implement
man here but recently sold his hard
ware in trade to j. jacobson. Mr.
Shannon will continue his implement
business in connection with his garage.
The Masons of this place gave their
annual banquet on Tuesday evening at
the Thornton opera house to about
sixty members. the Eastern Star and
other guests. A musical program was
enjoyed and the social hours spent in
in games Mr.. and Mrs. Osborne Young
and family. and Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Burnett. of Meservey: Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. John Will
helm, Of Swaledale. and DR.. +. Carlson
and wife. of Mason City. were among
the out of town guests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17

Mans. secretary ana treasurer: Herman,
Voigt. Julius Aartsahn. and Albeet
Constein. directors: Herman Rooster.
butter hauler: Charles Zell. butter.
maker. The reports Of officers showed
satisfactory conditions.
Tho now board OF tho Butler county
fair 10 composed ~ follows: John
Coster. Jefferson township. president;
L. Lucas, Coldwatcr township. vice
president: w. c. Shepard. Of Allison.
secretary: II. r. wild. OF Allison. treas
urer. The directors arc Henry Wilson.
Jefferson township: Fred Noelting. Du-
mont: N. O. Edwards. Butler township:
Herman Johnson and F. 9. Kilson.
West Point township; r. e. wilder and
j. c. Carter. Jackson township. A num-
Der Of vice presidents will DO selected
from over the county to advise and act
with tho board In the management for
tho success Of the fair. IL has been
decided to hold q four-day fair this
year. the dates being Sept. IL. Is. II
ana 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
GRUMPY CENTER MAN INJURED
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
10 DEAD.
COMPANION ESCAPES
WITHOUT SERIOUS INJURY
Cuts Thrown Clear Of Machine Alisht-
ina on Head on Frozen Ground
o&hsr Occupant Of Car catapultsd
Thru Top 81 Car With Sheep Which
10 Was Carrying in Arms.
pecial to Times Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Grundy Center, Jan. 17,-Joe r.
Cults. who was injured Thursday noon
in an automobile accident north Of this
town, died yesterday afternoon about
o'clock without regaining conscious
ness.
He leaves one sister, Mrs. Pearl
Elliott, who lives in Pennsylvania, an
uncle. J. H. Sperry. Of this place. and
grandfather L. e. Sperry, Of Cedar
Falls His mother died about two
years ago. His aged grandfather. X.
E. Sperry, was injured about three
years ago. His aged grandfather. X. l..
near the town of Morrison ana never
entirely recovered from that injury.
This is the first reath as a result or
an auto accident that has occurred IN
this immediate vicinity
Mr.. Cults was very popular young
man. Since his mothers death, he left
the farm and has been following the
carpenter trade here in town. He owns
a fine farm about two miles east Of
town The Buchan young man who
was in the rear seat at the time Of the
accident was holding sheep in his
arms and he and the sheep were
thrown right through the top Of the
auto and in falling Buchan fell on top
of the sheep and to this he owes his
life. He was also picked up uncon-
scious, still holding the sheep. but re-
ceived no injuries other than q few
scratches. Mr.. Cults struck on his
head on the frozen ground, being
thrown entirely clear OF the car be-
fore 1t turned over. The car Is com
plete wreck.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
News Of A!Iison.


Allison. Jan. IA. w. Johnson. of
Allison. will be candidate for county
supervisor to succeed James McTag-
CART. Mr.. Johnson is well known all
over the county, having served i've
years as sheriff.
The question Of municipal electric
lighting plant for Allison Is being agt-
tated. Plans are already under way to
bring the question Of bonding the town
before the voters at the spring munich
pal election. A booster meeting of the
citizens to crystnlize sentiment on the
question has been called for next Tues
day evening. Allison proposes to take
no backward steps in the forward
movement to advance the interests Of
the town.
The plant Of the vilmar Creamery
Association is located in the German
settlement several miles northwest Of
Allison. At the annual meeting officers
for the coming year were elected as fol-
lows: Herman Voigt, president: H. F.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
FARMERS CREAMERY 4 SUCCESS.
Cooperative Association Operated
SuecaaSfullx at Now Aamnton

cooperative Assoc alton Operates
Successfully at Now Hampton.
Special to Times Republican.
New Hampton, Jan. lit has been
definitely proven at New Hampton that
a farmers cooperative creamery can
be success. The annual report Of the
secretary and treasurer OF the New
Hampton Farmers Creamery Associa-
ton. read at the recent meeting. was
very gratifying to all concerned. The
business done by the creamery is
somewhat greater than the figures
show, because much Of the butter fur
nished the farmers was given in ex-
change for their cream, and does not
show on the cash sales. The record of
the years business Is as follows: Cash
on hand Jan. 1. 1913. $125.97; total cash
receipts for the year. $5S.414.55: paid
out for labor and supplies, including
some new machinery, $5.243.O5: paid
out for cream and milk. $53,126.04; ;
leaving balance on hand Jan. /, 1914,
$171.S7.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17

pso3sct that shout $4,000 has already
been pledged. Il 10 proposed to erect
the new hosiery on the site Of the old
Commercial. one OF the leading hotsas
OF eastern lowe for many years but
now In disuse. Tho new building ~
planned win be seven stories In height,
and Of concrete. brick and terra Gotta
construction. A feature Of the ire
proof building will be . sun parlor
which will extend over the balcony
and provide . wide View Of the Mis-
sissippi river. Tho project IL being n
nancied entirely by local capital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17

Manning. - -
The midwinter meeting Of the inter
state Firemen's association was helc
here and 1t was decided to hold the
1914 tournament at Manning. 1t Is un.
derstood the dates will be July and 4
Atlantic.
&c. Wilkerson, trouble man in the
employ Of the Postal Telegraph Com
pany. was found guilty of petty lar
ceny. He was fined IS and costs D.
p. Pagan, a special officer Of the Rock
Island railway. arrested Wilkerson,
Monday night for stealing coal.
Woodbins.
The Methodists had their annual
wood saving at the church Tuesday.
The ladies cleaned the church and pre-
pared dinner, while the mel were saw
ing the winters wood. A fine dinner
was served to about seventy-five mem
bers and friends.
ottumwa.
Mayor Leeny was pleasantly sur
prised by q. visit from his sister, whom
he has not seen for twenty-five years.
She is Mrs. Hettie Cotton, and lives in
Oklahoma. She came north with her
husband to pay a visit to relatives
living near Fairfield. and learning that
her brother was mayor Of OttumWa
decided to visit him also.
Hedrick.
Clark Edwards and Sam Mccoy ex-
pect to have large number of skunks
for sale in few years, as they have
fenced in few acres west of Lovilia
in which they will have a skunk farm.
~
smelling animals to make the start
with. and as. the furs are valuable.
they expect to make considerable
money for their trouble.
Davenport.
Two men, wanted in Fort Madison
on charge Of horse stealing, were
arrested as they stepped from Rock
Island train at the Davenport station
at $3.50 o'clock Thursday morning by
Police Detectives Bishop, Kinney and
Brady. They gave the names Of Albert
Helway and John Brown, and are
booked on the police blotter as fugi-
tives. The sheriff at Fort Madison, who
notified the local police that the men
were headed for Davenport last night.
is expected to arrive here this after
noon to take the men back to Fort
Madison for trial.
Washington.
The verdict Of the Jury in the case
of the town of Brighton against
Charles Sieren. was not guilty. The
case was appealed from the justice
court at Brighton where Sieren was
found guilty Of exceeding the speed
limit for automobiles and fined $50.
One feature which appealed to the
audience was when r. L. Edmundson.
town clerk Of Brighton, was put on the
stand. and was examined by Attorney
E. L. Edmundson of the same town.
The questions asked by the attorney
and answered by the town clerk, both
being the same person. were equal to
any elocutionist's effort. but he did 1t
we'll.
keokuk.
An animal known as ring tailed
cat" almost altogether unknown in this
section OF the country. was caught in
a trap by Halleck Walker on the D..
NJ. Dye place. about three and one
half miles above vincennes. along the
Des Moines river. Walker brought
the animal to town and 1t was the oh =
ject OF much couriosity wherever It was
seen. So far a. known, none OF these
animals has ever been seen In this Sec
ton Of the country. A. few Of them are
found in the state of Nichig1a. but
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
WANT DEED SET ASIDE.
Nsphews Oppose Gift Of Farm by
Uncle to Sisters Of Mercy.

Oneto 70 sisters OF Mercy.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Jan. ia battle has
been initiated here against the deciding
Of Patrick Donovan's 103-acre farm to
the Sisters of Mercy, at Mercy hos
pital. A claim is made by the aged
mans nephews. John r. and M. H.
Donovan, that the uncle. being 80 years
OF age, is mentally unqualified to make
such q deal, and, as the consideration
Is only shown in the deed to be 81, the
fight is particularly bitter. The
nephews have asked that a guardian
be appointed preliminary to a fight to
set aside the deed. Judge r. P. How
ell has named Will Carson to fill that
post. To secure a permanent guardian
may be the next step. The old man
may be worth $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
FoRaER PASSES BOGUS CHECK.
Uses Name Of Iowa City Implement
Man and Gets Money in Cedar Rapids

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, Jan. 17.-The police are
searching for forger who signed the
name Of J. c. Randall. Of Iowa City.
an implement dealer. to check for
S74.50, and to letter confirming the
validity Of the check. and cashed the
check in payment for goods, receiving
back in cash $25.25. The man. posing
as "A. c. Allen" conductor on the
Rock Island Railroad Company, went
to Cedar Rapids, and, after a few UNI
successful efforts, got away with his
game. as noted. He Is unknown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
LAW PROBABLE. CANDIDATE.

Former Postmaster, Of Waterloo May
Seek Seat in Congress.
Special to Times-Republican.
Eagle Grove, Jan. Nv. r. Law, an
attorney and ex-postmaster OF Water
loo. was in Eagle Grove this week look
ing over the political field with a view
Of entering the campaign for congress
from this, the Third district. Mr.. Law
is progressive republican and stands
with our senators as to progressive
principles and the mode Of carrying
them out Mr.. Sumner Of the same
town is understood to be candidate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
RECALL sARrz MURDER.

New Hampton People Pleased with
Action Of Parole Board in 6oeek Case.
Special to Times Republican.
New Hampton. Jan. 1.-THE recent
decision Of Governor Clarke and the
state board Of parole, in denying a par
don to Herman Boeck. Of this county.
was gladly received by the persons who
had been interested in the prosecution
Of the murder trial seventeen years
ago.
The facts of the case are as follows:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17

v eg e able Com.
pound did for me.
l suffered dreadful
pains and was very
irregular. / became
alarmed and sent for
Lydia E. Pinkham's
eg table Com
pound. l took it reg
ularly until l was
without . cramp or
pain and felt like
another person, and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-17
This /?

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