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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
LITTLE LOSS IN EXPRESS.
Companies Withstand Competition q
Parcel Post-Cut Rates Forced.

Companies Withstand Competition Of
Parcel Post-cut Rates Forced.
Washington, Jan. 7.-Varied effect OF
the competition OF the parcel post on
the business Of the express companies
Ewas Aisclqked IN reports Of these c0n-
Germs made to tho interstate commerce
commission.
It appears from these reports that
the parcel post has not proved the stag
sering blow to the express business
that was expected a year ago. or the
eleven express companies doing bus
mess in the United States, six show a
substantial increase Of earnings in spite
Of the competition. OF the five big COM
panies two gained and three lost busi-
ness. Tho Adams company showed the
largest increase and Wells Fargo the
greatest decrease in revenue.
The reports made to the commission
are for the business Of July, August
and September. 1918. The revenue Of
the companies for this period and the
increases and decreases as compared
with the identical period in 1912, which
was before the establishment Of the
parcel post, follow:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
FARM HELP PROBLEM SOLVED

be.nY nd You sodw@ Crab
.Br
please @ in ' u pu . I'll n last
dy Some anne eneny miles to ~ o oppei a medium "A E.
hL Iowa.
shouldn't like the
when months of three and day
and the quality
purchasing
quality with head
classic afrner. $685. &sa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TsIssraphie News:
New York Loath to Loosen J1nSucial
Grip.
Bankers Want Big Rsserv. a.
ton.
Trust Program Ready For = sons
Approval
OJinaga Fsderals Dsfy W
Triple Tragedy in Los .es.
low. i1sss ::a:' 7"0 Aa' .tE.
Law. 49,
cummins Explain. ~ Currency
Second District Msd n Feb. 10.
State Banks Barred.
One Dead. One Dying in Mason City
Riot.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorlais
Be Candidate.
Merely the Culmination.
Using the School Houses.
Topics OF the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Story, Tho Whip.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Fec Splitting at 8. U. l. Ends.
Cost Of Beef to Remain High.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Mrs. LaPlant Gets Divorce.
Property Divided: Most to Plaintiff.
Yeggs Blow Melbourne Safe.
johnson Heads Marshallt0wn Club.
To Contest Schmitx Will.
Five Aliens Made Citizens.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Stop-Loss Selling Forces Corn Down.
Wheat Bearishly Affected.
Hog Receipts Continue Too Largo.
Choice Beeves Hold Up Well.
Bleached Flour Case in Supreme
Court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
PRESIDENT PLAYS SANTA CLAUS
Distributes Candy Among litti
Friends Of South.

Pass Christian, Miss, Jan. .7.-Pres-
ident Wilson today demonstrated his
fondness for children by assuming the
role Of a belated Santa Claus and dis
tributing boxes Of candy to the young
sters, along the route to the golf
links. Since coming here the presi-
dent had made warm friends with the
children who daily run to front gates
to wave greetings to him.
Today there were many expressions
Of delighted surprise at homes along
the way when the big White House
automobile stopped and a big secret
service man stepped to the door with q
box Of candy under his arm.
The president was delighted with his
role Of Santa Claus. When news of
Mr.. Wilson's generosity spread among
the children It became known. that
many Of the youngsters who don'tslive
along the route to the golf grounds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
INVITE REBEL COMMANDER TO
RENEW ATTACK AND SAY
THEY ARE READY FOR HIM.
CONFIDENT OF ABILITY
TO HOLD POSITION
Preparations Under Way For Renewal
Of Attack - Serious Fighting Re.
ported in Towns In Vicinity Of Tam
piee - Ausrta Relieves Financial
strinssney.

O1inaga, Mexico, Jan. 7.-"Let Villa
come on with all his forces: we are
ready for him." was the statement to-
day of General Castro. commander Of
the federal garrison here. Federal Of
hcers are in high spirits since the
withdrawal Of the constitutionalists
from the immediate vicinity Of the
town. and seem confident Of being able
to repel other attacks.
No fighting was done early today.
altho preparations for renewal of the
attack were made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07

doing It In . professional way.
Reporters put tho matter badly to
the young woman.
"Oh." she said. "yes, am going to
Paris. am going to study vocal music
and have my voice trained and de-
veloped."
"But why are you going to do that p
"Why?" repeated the young woman.
"why? Now really. don't you think
that every one should have something
to do?"
Beyond that she would say nothing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
SERVICE Is UNDER FIRE.
Investigation Of Charges Of Extrava.
aance Under Way in Washington.

Washington. Jan. 7.-Investisation Of
the lighthouse service began today at
the department Of commerce. The bu-
reau employs almost 5000 men and
spends about $1,000. 900 a year. Charges
were made recently against the con-
duct and economy Of the administration
of the service.
Hearings will be held for four days.
Secretary Redfelf, Assistant Secretary
Sweet and DR.. Samuel W. Stratton,
chief Of the bureau Of standards, con-
stitute the special committee conduct
ing the inquiry.
The first witness today was w. A.
La Varre, assistant superintendent Of
the third lighthouse district, with heat
quarters at Tcmpkinsville. N. 7.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
MARsHAILToWN, WEDNESDAY JANUARY

were disappointed. They were prom
Used, however. that there was sufficient
candy at the presidents cottage for all
Of them and they would not be over
looked.
The president played a good game of
golf today, the weather being excellent.
He returned to the cottage here early.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
LABOR GIVEN A HEARING

Has Inning Before Governor Ferris In
Invsstis isation Of Copper striks-Mins
Owners and Operators 70 Be Heard
Thursday.
Houghton. Mich. Jan. 7.-Orsani1ed
labor had its inning today IN the in
vestigation which Governor Wood.
bridge N. Ferris is making into the
casses and conditions Of the strike Of
tho copper miners In northern Nichi-
gan.
Ofcials Of the western federation
and many strikers expected to appear
before the governor. They plan 70 take
u1 the story OF thA conflict where Il
had been dropped last night by the
county authorities. Tomorrow may
see the conclusion Of the inquiry, which
Is expected to close with q hearing Of
the mine owners and operators.
At yesterdays Investigation Cover
nor Ferris was given data on the num-
Der of "gunmen" employed by the
operators and the number Of strike
breakers that have been imported into
the country. Action of the militia and
deputy sheriff also were questioned and
an attempt to determine the actual
number Of the men who had quit work.
Sanitary Conditions Good.
Sanitary and housing conditions
among working men Of the copper
country were brought to Governor
Ferris attention today. Generally he
was told such conditions were of rather
high grade. the chief difficulty Of So
cial service workers being to persuade
the wives of foreigners to adopt to
what Americans consider everyday
precautions.
Charity workers told the governor
that women who had tried to assist
the relief committee in dispOsing OF
$25, 900 to families bereaved by the
Italian hall disaster were told that
strikers families were not allowed to
receive aid from that source. It was
because of this condition largely that
tho deportation OF Charles n. Meyer
resulted.
The most extended session OF the
governors inquiry was set for late to-
day with representatives OF the unions.
The men who are TO meet the governor
spent the morning preparing their case.
The presentation Is expected to con-
u,,mo afv hours
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
Mether shsd. NO Ilaht.

San Francisco. Jan. 7.-Nothing tha9
Mrs. Joseph Graves. tho mother Of Mra,
Cox. could toll today shed any additions
al light on the reason for the Los Ans
geles tragedy last night. 81
Two known W. n. Melton FOR the
last three years." she said. sHe Wa ou.
gagged to marry my daughter. Her huss
band and she are divorced and the
little girl Florence was . dauEhtsr g
that marriage. Melton was Always fo6a:
Of Florence. can not believe that -
killed her"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
FINANCIAL CRASH in BRAZIL.

Concern Owning Forty Six Banks on
Financial Rocks.
Samaopaulo. Brazil. Jan. 7.-The
failure was announced here today Of
the Incorporatora Company Of Samao-
paulo. The failure involves the failure
of six banks of the states. The banks
were all founded by the company.
Several foreign banks are said to be
the principal creditors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
WALL STREET BANKERS PLEAD
FOR LARGE RESERVE BANK
UNDER NEW LAW,
ARouE BEFORE COMMITTEE
ron. RETENTION OF POWER
Insist New York Must Continue to ss
Finaneial Center Of Nation-Arsus
For Bank Of ovsrshad do~ino Size,
For Region including Most Of North.
sastsrn States.

New York, Jan. 7.-Despite the ap-
parent opposition Of Secretary McAdoo,
Of the treasury department. and Sec
retary Houston, of the department of
agriculture. to the proposal of New
York bankers for the establishment of
a reserve bank here OF overshadowing
size. the witnesses appearing today
before tho organization committee in
sisted almost unanimously that such a
bank was necessary.
From the long list Of New York's list
of leading fnanciers who have aps
peared before the committee, one con-
spicuous name was missing. It was
that Of George F. Baker, who was per-
hsns the closest associate os the elder
]. p. Morgan. and who is a director Of
moro important corporations than any
other man In the country. Mr.. Bakers
public appearances have been rare. and
instead Of appearing he was repre-
sented today by his son, George F..
Baker. Jr.. vice president Of the First
National Bank, Of which his father is
head.
Baker S'oee with wall street.
Mr.. Baker sided emphatically with
the majority OF MS predecessors oefore
tne committee.
he eastern district. ne SAID
should be as large as It could be
made to comply with the requirements
OF making eight districtA DO NOT
know that my suggestion meets with
general favor, out It IS better 10 nave
the New York district include New
Eneiand ana go 1ar enough west 70 IN
clude PITTSBURGH.
MY theory - that this Is the COM
merctal center OF the country ana
WhoaeNar, there have been large Things
4 to do 4. generally -devolyAd on New
Yor1sxto araamtlisa thea1i: s
nass Oissos risn
Don't you think" asked Secretary
McAdoo. that It would be better to
nave eight strons oanhs ,han OLE ~,
strong bank and seven weak ones?"
7 wouldn't call the others weak.
said Mr. Baher' Dut ! wou.un nase
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07

Attempt o Anaul WisSeNsln Asas ~
Appeal 10 0vpeosmo Court.

~
Appeal 10 Supreme Court
Milwaukee. Jan. THE eut9nie law
problems multiplied with the staSting
Of test aof the law and with some
doctors breaking away from the medic
cal strike against the law. Here are
some OF the days developments:
Alfred Peterson filed q wrti Of man.
damus against the county clerk, ordsr-
Ing the clerk to issue q license without
the prescribed medical certificate and
this writ viii be varied to the supreme
court for a test OF the law.
The attorney general declared thA4
doctors who sign agreements not -
issue certificates as prescribed BY law
may be prosecuted for conspiracy to
violate the law.
Doctors who figure in the test Of .he
law declared the threat meant noth-
ing to them. since to sign the certifl.
Gates authorized by the attorney gem
era would be perjury. as all known
tests would not be applied as the Law
prescribed without tho WassermAn
test.
The doctors charged the maternity
hospital attaches with opening the way
to issuance OF certificates by quacks.
since Mrs. Hipke. who Is sponsor for
without the Wasserman test was one
Of those to insist at first upon the ap-
plication OF this test.
The city OF Hudson has been abol-
ished as q Gretna Green for Minnesota
runaways owing to the law, which
makes runaway marriages impossible.
The eusenic act IL driving many
couples in northern Wisconsin to
|Menominee. Mich. and in the southern
part OF the state to Waukesan and
Rockford. Ill.
marriage licenses to applicants who
appear without q certificate. and then
return in half an hour with medical
certificates. saying that the required
test can not be made In such short
time and that he can not recognize
such certificates as genuine.
In other counties many problems
have arisen. All applicants In Sheboy.
gan have been turned down. the doctors
there refusing to issue certancatea,
There has been no application for II.
cense at Madison. Some doctors At
Green Bay are following tho attorney
generals ruling and issuing permits,
unqualified. without the wasserman
test.
At'Ellsworth the county clerk decidl-
ed to issue licenses IL the proper fern
was used by the doctors.
The Milwaukee test case, that Of Al.
fred Peterson. WIN come up for hear.
ing on Saturday before Judge ESch.
weller Of tho circuit court
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
APPEAL TO KING GEORGE.

MiIitants to Lay Troubles Before His
Majesty II They Can Get Audience.
London. Jan. 7.-The militant suffra-
gettes decided to lay their troubles be-
fore King George personally If they can
get an audience. They will send a depu-
tation to his majesty ito protest
against the torture Of suffrage prison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
cLEMENcY FOR HUGHES.
Offer Dismissed From Army to Lose
Only Fifty Numbers.

Washington, Jan. MAI. James b.
Hughes, First United States cavalry,
found guilty and sentenced to dismissal
from the army by court martial at
San Francisco, on charge Of intoxica-
ton which involved Thirteen specifica-
tions, will lose only fifty numbers.
President Wilson, in Wow Of Major
Hughes excellent record in the war
with Spain and unanimous recon-
mendation of the court OF clemency,"
commuted the sentence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
Bank Bill. Mad. L.ss, Tender.

Mexico City, Jan. 7.-Practically all
the paper money existing in Mexico
was forced into circulation today by a
decree issued by Huerta making tho
bills of all state banks legal tender
and expressing as obligatory their ac-
ceptance in payment OF all obligations.
The redemption Of the notes Of tho
state banks IL to be guaranteed By g
fund subscribed by the banks issuing
them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
ELoPERs ELupE PuRsuERs.
Dubuque Relatives Who Hasten to Chi
cago Fail to Find Runaway Girl.

Special to Times-Republican.
Dubuque, Jan. Michael Wingert.
the father, William, brother, and
ernest Lynn, brother -in-law, who de-
parted yesterday for Chicago in hopes
Of preventing the marriage Of 16-year-
old Teresa Wingert, of Kniest street,
returned to Dubuque today. stating
that no trace of the girl and John
SCHNEIDER. her fiance, could be found.
The trip was made after telegram
announcing the issuance of marriage
license had been received. The girl
disappeared mysteriously from her
home here Christmas day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
Serious Fighting Near r.mpioe.

Washington. Jan. Late official
dispatches today from Tamptoo trans
NIT apparently reliable reports OF SER
ious fighting in the vicinity Of Car
genas and San Luis Potosi. From Sal
tillo all communication to the south
has been Interrupted since Dec. 22.
Food In Saltillo il running low. The
gunboat Yorktown has left Ensenada
for MaZatlan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
Decrease.

Undoubtedly the competition would
have made greater inroads upon the
business Of the express companies had
not the latter generally reduced rates
and changed their methods Of operation
SO as to meet the demands Of the public.
Then, too. much OF the business
which has gone over to the government
consists of the improbable long hauls,
while the express companies have re-
tained large proportion Of their pro-
fitable short haul business.
With the increase of the limit in
weight and decrease in rates being in.
augurated in the parcel post, however,
the express companies will be COM
PEELED to reduce their rates still fur
ther or suffer the loss Of considerable
business,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
MAY ATTACK TRAIN LAW.
Railroads to Appeal 20 Courts II Tw
Trains Per Day Are Ordered.

NatIr0u0S 20 NpP0NI 20 V0OtSo u Two
Trains Per Day Are Ordered.
Special to Times-Republican.
= Des Moines, Jan. THE Iowa rail-
road commission today received word
from the interstate commerce commits
sion to the effect that q basis has been
agreed upon for rates In the Iowa cases
and has extended until Feb. the order
affecting same.
n In q hearing before tho Iowa commis-
sion today on the train service on the
Calmar branch line It developed that II
the Iowa commission orders extra train
service the railroads VIII appeal to the
courts and undertake TO have declared
unconstitutiOnal the law requiring two
tsainS q dAys s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
Move. Plan. 40 RETURN.

Chicago. Jan. 7.-Charles Fl. Meyer,
president of the Western Federation Of
Miners, is anxious TO return to CAL
umet, Mich. before the governor Of
Michigan finishes his investigation,
and he expects to make the trip before
the end Of the week
He sat UP today and presided at q
meeting of his official visitors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07

Grandvisw Store Partially Destroyed.
Grandview, Jan. THE general
store Of J. e. Garrett was partially de-
stroyed by fire early today. The loss is
estimated at about $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07

Asks S47ooo For psllaera Hospital.
washington, Jan. Secretary Nc.
Adoo today asked congress to appro-
pirate $4,000 for the pellasra hoapital
ct Savannah.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Wsaths,.

Sun rises Jan. s at 1924. sets at l:6l
Iowa-Cloudy tonight and Thursday;
moderate temperature: moderate south
to southwest winds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-01-07
MARTIAL Law IN ALBANIA.

Ieyond that she would say nothing
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-12
LEGAL. NOTICES

Court, will offer for sale at public yendue to the highest bidder, at the front door or entrance of the County court house, on the corner of Court and Exchange streets, fin which said Court is held, in the County of Gar land within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. on Saturday, the 27th day of June, A. D. 1914, the following described real estate. to- wit: An undivided one.third interest in and to lot one CD, block one hun dred and twelve U12), of the City of Hot Springs, Garland County Ar kansas.
 Terms of Sale-'On credit of three months. the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause, with approved se- curity, bearing interest at the rate of seven per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to se- cure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 9th day of June, A. D. 1914.
 A. c. SUIIENBERGER,
 Commissioner in Chancery.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-12
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by vir- tue of an order of the Montgomery probate court, the undersigned as ad- ministrator of the Q. C. Freeman es- tate, will on the 9th day of July 1914, at the main entrance to the court house in the city of Hot Springs. Arkansas, between the hours of ten o'clock il the forenoon and three o'clock in the afternoon, July 9th, 1914, offer for sale to the highest bidder on terms of three months credit, the following lands, towit: Lots No. eight and No. eight and one half, in Moore's addition to the city Of Hot Springs, Arkansas, as the property of the J. c. Freeman estate. Said land will be sold on credit of three months and lien will be re- tained thereon to secure the due pay ment of purchase price.
 Witness my hand and seal this 2d day of June, 1914.
 M. V. POOL,
 JEFF FREEMAN, 6-5-30t Executors.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-12
FOR SALE -R Red-not bargains

FOR SALE -R Red-hot bargains on easy terms, just like paying rent.
 One Broom house, three blocks from the Eastman Hotel, worth $l,- 900; if taken at once will sell for less than the value of the lot at $650. Terms $20 cash and $l0 per month; lot 50X100 feet.
 Also on lot adjoining this one, 50X100 feet, with good 4-room cottage and servant house in rear, worth $l,500, will be sold quick for $S50; terms $50 cash and $l5 per month.
 Two vacant lots joining the above property, 5Ox1OO feet each, worth $600 each; beautiful building sites, will let 'em go at $450 each; terms $l0 cash and $5 per month.
 One beautiful lot facing Spring street, with good well on it, worth l,250; will sell at $500, $20 cash and $l0 per month. Ask Hartman about it, 210 Third street.
 What do you think of this? It's the best proposition ever offered to the people of Hot Springs. Anybody can own a home in Goyd's Addition, two blocks north of new NJ. D. X c. k. R. on Summer street, near Oaklawn school, fine neighborhood and good location. Lots from $50 to $50. Terms $1 down and $l per week. Less than s cents per day will buy you a beautiful home site, no interest or taxes till paid for. They are going fast. Better get em while you can. Ask Hartman about 'em, 319 Third street.
 For sale like paying rent, cot tages, ? and rooms, on lots 50x13s feet, in i blocks of car line in South Hot Springs on Garland and Rector avenues; good neigaborhood, worth $500 each. Will sell one or all of them at $45O each; $l5 cash and $l0 per month. Why not own a home and stop paying reLs.
 l have many bargains of this kind Ask Hartman about them, 210 Third street. 6-6-6t
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-12
LEGAL NOTICES

shall not receive or be entitled to any other compensation, fee or prequisite, for any duty Or service he may be required to perform by the Constitution or by law. Section That all laws and parts of laws that are in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed, and that this Act shall be in force and effect from and after the second Monday in September, 1915.
 The above resolution was filed in the office of the Secretary Of State on March 6, 1913.
 Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment
 Witness my official signature this l9lh day of February 1914. -
 EARLE w HODGES,
 (SeaD Seo"~-=sy of state.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-12
LEGAL NOTICES


NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 Department of the Interior United States Land Office at Camden. Ark May II, 1914
 Notice is hereby. given that John Ru- doiph, of Pearcy, Arkansas, who, on 044l0, for the southwest quarter. north east quarter and the northwest quarter southeast uugtcr, section 25, township 5 south range @2 west. firth principal me- fldian, has filed notice of intention tu make final three year proof. to estab- fish claim to the land above described. before the register and receiver of the nlted States land office. at Camden. Arkansas, on the 18th day Of June. 1914 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Ed kelton of Meyers, Arkansas
 Albert Johnson of Meyers. Arkansas &uolph1s Iiussel of Meyers, Arkansas. Bettis Turner of Meyers. Arllansos
 II. G. FRIEDHElM, Register.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-06-12
WARNING ORDER

In the Garland Chancery Court Stella Smith, Plaintiff, against Bar 1ey B. Smith, Defendant. The defendant, Barney B. Smith, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Stella Smith. Given under my han1 and seal o said court on this 5th day of June, 1914. A. c. SULI4EN BERG Els,
 Clerk. Geo. P. Wilmington, Esq, Attorney ad ltem.