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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
HISTORIC CAPITOL BUILDING.
Cornerstone Laid Seventy five Years

Cornerstone Laid Seventy-five Years
Ago.
The Fourth of July this year marks
the seventy fifth anniversary Of the
laying OF the cornerstone Of the his
toric Old Stone Capitol at Iowa City.
There Is no other building IN the state
about which cluster so many memo
res Of the establishment and early his
tory of government In Iowa. Here,
from 1912 to 1857, the general assem-
bly, held Its sessions and passed laws
OF far-reaching importance, first for
the territory and later for the state.
In this building were drawn up both
the constitution of 1876. under which
Iowa was admitted into the Union, and
the present state constitution which
has now been In operation nearly sixty
years. Here also was passed the law
which established the State Historical
Society of Iowa, an institution which
ever since has been actively engaged In
preserving and recording the history OF
the state.
The laying Of the cornerstone of the
Old Stone Capitol on July 4. 1SiO, was
" great event for the pioneers OF the
vicinity. Although there We're only a
few buildings where Iowa City now
stands, the settlers came from far and
near to hear the speeches. the princi-
pal one being delivered by Robert Lu-
cas-, the governor of the territory or
Iowa. Afterward there was q big pic
nic dinner on the plat of ground which
had been laid out for city park.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
BELIEVES HOLT is MueNrER.
Former Neishbor in Chicago Confident
Assassin Is Old Friend

R80d8SlU 10 Via fflcVQ.
Chicago. July 6.-Prof John Max
well Grove, teacher at the Univer-
sity high school, his city, suggested to-
day that the identity of Frank Holt.
who shot +. Pierpont Morgan, might
be cleared up by looking for certain
scars on his body.
photographs and Holt's conduct
suggest strongly to me that he is really
Eric Muenter. who was charged sew
eral years ago with the death of his
wife," said Professor Grove. However,
there were scars on Muenter's body left
by repeated operations for chronic
malady which should show on Holt if
they are the Same person.
"Muenter and were married about
the same time in 1902 and went to live
in the same fiat building. He was
that he attempted to asphyxiate his
asleep and the wind blew out the gas
flame. His alarm for her safety at
that time was genuine. We succeeded
In resuscitating her.
Before / ever saw the photograp phs
Of Holt tl1ous ut he might be tMuenter,
sa1tho for years IAhad believed the lat
ter dead. The suggestion came to me
when read Holt's statement"
Ottmar NJ. Kremb, albrother of Muen-
ter's dead wife. said today that he
would go east to assist In clearing up
Hollis identity. He has a number of
photographs of Muenter, some of them
without the heard. and declared that
the likeness between the smooth faced
pictures of Muenter and those of Holt
were striking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
Mrs. Thaw to Answer Sub.
poena But viii Refuse
to Testify.
WILL STAND ON
RIGHTS AS WIFE
ro'eeutor Says cours VIII ss A''ss
to For5s M-s. Thaw to Give Tests
nony on Ground That Suit 10 Civil
and Not criminaI-Evsiyn Returns
From Summer Camp Locking Fit and
Showing No Effects Of Collapse.

New York. July 6.-Evelyn NSsbit
Thaw. summoned by the state TO tss-
tify against Harry X. Thaw. her hus>
band in the jury proceedings to deter
mine his mental condition. reached
New York today from her camp as
Chapeagueay Lake. near Malone. N. Y.
and announced that she would stand
upon her constitutional rights and
would not take the stand against her
husband.
Mrs. Thaw made her statement to
newspaper men and when Deputy At
torney General Cook was informed OF
her statement he said that. as tho
hearing was a civil proceeding and not
q criminal case. the court could direct
her to testify and that he would ask
tho court SO to direct.
Does Not. Appear III.
Mrs. Thaw's appearance did not
bear out reports to the effect that She
was suffering from nervous prostra-
ton. She looked extremely well.
dressed In a dark blue gown. wore q
broad bcimmed hat trimmed with roses
and white kid pumps. edged In black.
II have spent most of my time out
Of doors and feel splendid" she said.
Are You going to testify at the pres
ent hearing" she was asked.
Take 1t from me- she declared. x
am not. You come with me and will
show you that that is no jest"
Will Appear, But Will Not Testify.
Mrs. Thaw made this declaration at
the Grand Central station. She then
walked across the lobby to the ticket
office and bought a ticket to Lake
Chapeaugueay. saying that she would
take Montreal express leaving at 3
o'clock tonight.
Have you engaged counsel!' she
was asked.
mo. don't want any" she said. II.
have obeyed this subpoena and viii bs
in court today.
But know my constitutional righs
and cannot be made to testify"
She then went to her home on Elev-
enth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
Counsel For Carriers Pre-
sents Arguments For
Advanced Fares.
EXPENSES HIGHER;
RETURNS DECREASED
Increase in Cost Of Labor and Taxes
Largely Responsible For Greater Ex-
pense Of Maintenance Of Roads, Ac-
cordine to Counsel Wright-Array OF
Figures, Comparing Receipts and Ex-
pendtures From 1901 to 1915.

Chicago, July 6-The western pas
senger rate hearing in which forty-si
western railroads hope TO prove that
present rates. said to be unremuner-
ative, should be advanced. began here
today before Examiner Purtell, Of the
commerce commission.
For the railroads. Counsel Wright
said:
The roads expect to show that the
net receipts of the last seven years
We're materially less than for the seven
Years Immediately prior to that period.
1t will be shown that this Is true,
Notwithstanding the fact that there has
been an increase in the volume OF
business and an increase in property
Investment. This results, Of course. in
a higher operating ratio, and naturally
u lesser return than heretofore.
Labor and Taxes Are Higher.
"Comparisons viii be given showing
present conditions as against those OF
1910. Explanation of the increase In
expense also will be made. 1t will be
shown that it is largely due to increase
in the cost Of labor and taxes. and the
economy which has been effected by
the carriers and the increased volume
OF business have not been sufficient to
meet the increased cost of mainten-
ance."
Mr. Wright continued:
1T is believed that it is impractical
BILE to maintain state and interstate
rates upon any substantially differing
bases"
Ratio OF Returns Declines.
L. e. Wettling, statistician for the
carriers. took the stand. and present
ed voluminous exhibit OF comparative
figures from 1901 to 1915.
The average ratio of return on the
covt of road and, equipment for the
seven years was 5.43 per cent. said the
witness. I'm the second seven years
it dropped to 4.74, while the returns
for 1914 were only 4.24 per cent. thus
showing a general tendency Of rail-
road profits to decline"
Mr.. Wettling testified that expendi-
lures for additions and betterments OF
roads in 1907-14 reached s9S6.S1S, 4O6
OF which ssso.4s5,6S2 was for equip
ment.
Between 1901 and 1907" he con-
tinued. "unproductive expenditures for
permanent Improvement, such as pas
senger stations, viaducts, grade cross
ings. track elevation and the like. were
$19,652,442 In 1907-14 this sum jump
ed to $79,572,O None of this vast
expense brings in additional revenue"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06

himself or not. but he is not eating
Charles Apted. assistant superin-
tendent of buildings at Cambridge.
Mass, who knew Muenter at Harvard,
nearly ten years ago, reached Mineola
today to see whether Holt and Muenter
were the same man. Mr.. Apted visited
Holt in his cell but he did not attempt
because Of Holt's weakened condition
to question him.
There is a striking resemblance"
Mr.. Apted said, "but it has been nine
years since saw Muenter, and I can
not say positively that Holt is the
man. He certainly looks very much
like Muenter, however"
Charles r. Wood. assistant district
attorney OF Nassau county, who knew
Muenter at Harvard, visited Holt again
today In an effort to establish an
identity If possible. He was unable to
say whether Holt and Muenter were
the same.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06

directed the movements of his ship un-
til he was killed by shell, and Of
how his place was taken by his son
until British destroyers appeared and
the submarine was compelled to flee,
was told by the survivors.
Fifty Americans and Canadians were
among the crew of ninety-fiv aboard
the Anglo Californian when it sailed
from Montreal on June "a.
Our captain was brave man." said
one of the narrators. HE kept at his
post on the bridge, coolly giving orders
as the submarine circled around US
vainly seeking to get a position from
which It could give US death blow
with torpedoes. All the while the un-
der water boat continued to rain shot
and shell upon US.
"At last one shell blew the captain
Off the bridge. killing him outright and,
terribly mutilating him. Just before
that he had given orders to launch the
boats, but this was difficult under the
she'll fire. Several men <were struck
down while working at the davits. Ut
tirnately four boats were got overheard
and were rowed away until picked up"
Son Takes Fathers Place.
The son Of Captain Parslow, serving
as second mate, was standing by his
fathers side when the latter was killed.
The son was knocked down by the vio-
lence Of the explosion. Springing to
hi sfeet he seized the wheel, and, as
ably as his father had done, continued
lodging the submarine. Another shell
burst alongside him, shattering one of
the spokes Of the wheel, but young
Parslow remained at his post.
The wireless rs. o. S." calls that had
been sent out at the first alarm had
reached those able to give more than
passive resistance, however, and Brit
ish destroyers appeared. On their ap-
proach the submarine abandoned the
attack and submerged. Young Parslow
was still at the wheel when the de-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
HUERTA CIilAAFFEES CHAT EESS At
STAY BEHIND BARS
Demands Release Under Bonds Pro.
vided He 10 Not Kept Under 9ur>
veillanee-Hearing Next Monday.

Ell Paso Tex. July 6.-Whether bond
would be furnished for Gen. VictorianA
Huerta and the five Mexicans I'm.
prlsoned with him. on charges OF oon..
spiracy to violate the United States
neutrality laws. were under considera-
ton today. Counsel for Huerta waa
ready to give bond In sufficient
amount IL their client would not be
placed under guard.
1T would be useless to arrange bond"
said X. L. Tonneson. OF counsel for
Huerta, IF the general Is to be har-
rassed by rearrest or close survetlalnce.
II we can not be assured freedom from
such conditions we will await prclim-
mary hearing next Monday and de.
mand trial on that date"
Federal authorities said they awaited
action OF Huerta's attorney In furnish-
ing surety, pending which they con-
templated no action.
Huerta was re-arrested hero on
federal warrant issued at San Antonio
charging conspiracy to violate the neu-
tarlity laws of the United States by at
tempting to launch revolutionary
movement in Mexico.
Arrested with him were General
Ignacio Bravo and Jose Del Guado.
General Eduardo Caus and j. B.
Rather. and Enriquie Gorostita, asso-
ciates of General Huerta, were arrested
earlier in the day. Altho federal author
tiles were silent as to the Significance Of
the case 1t was understood that the
San Antonio charges probably will
supersede those filed here. It was be-
lieved that the new bonds would be ma
terially increased and that after .
speedy hearing the defendants would
be taken to San Antonio.
Commissioner Oliver fixed the bond
of each defendant at $4,000 despite the
fac: that p. Z. Crawford. assistant
United States district attorney asked
that Huerta's bonds be set at 100000.
and the bond OF each Of the others at
S15.OOO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06

Holy Mass was said for him in the
morning, and we were much inclined
to celebrate the holiday In the evening:
but the slowness Of the Pyrotechnist
and the changeableness Of the weather r
caused the celebration to be postponed
until the 14th OF the same month. when
some very fine rockets We're fired of
and the air made to resound with a
hundred shouts of long live the king.
What contributed much to the amuse-
ment was the terror OF some Indians
who were then around the fort. When
these poor people saw the fireworks In
the air and the stars falling from
heaven, women and children took TO
flight, and the most courageous Of the
men cried for mercy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
GERMAN VIEW OUTLINED.
Ambassador Gerard Gives U. s. Gov
ernment Outline Of Reply.

Washington, July 6.-Secretary Lam
sing stated today that dispatch haG
been received from Ambassador Ge-
rard giving informally the views of the
German government on submarine
warfare.
While declining to discuss the con-
tents Of the dispatch. Mr.. Lansing let
1t be known that the contents were
similar to those already discussed In
Berlin press dispatches. indicating a
desire to clarity the situation before
making formal answer.
Mr.. Lansing stated that there had
been no exchange Of views as yet and
that no negotiations had been entered
into by the American government. Mr..
Gerard's dispatch has been transmitted
to President Wilson. where the decision
rests as to the instructions to be given
the American ambassador in answer
ing the inquiries of the Berlin officials.
The effort Of the German govern :
ment to learn informally what pro-
posals would be acceptable to the
United States government, SO when
embodied in the reply they might be
acceptable as basis Of negotiations,
were taken in official quarters as
meaning that the dispute would be
amicably settled.
The message from Mr.. Gerard was
somewhat garbled in transmission.
What Herr Won Jagow. the German
foreign minister, suggested in his con-
ference with Ambassador Gerard as
the means OF meeting the American
point of view on submarine warfare
was not revealed at the state depart
ment.
1t became known. however. that the
aim Of the German government Is to
insure the safety OF Americans travel
ing on passenger ships and at the same
time maintain the effectiveness OF the
submarine as a destroyer OF ships en-
gagged in contraband traffic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
THEATER CEILING
SUPPORTS GIVE WAY
Portion Of Majestic Building, $4,000
Structure Collapses - Auditorium,
Filled With Audience Few Hours
Before Walls Crumble.

Cedar Rapids, July S.-Part Of the
Majestic theater. n $4,000 structure,
fell at 2 o'clock this morning. The
house was filled by an audience last
evening. The stage. scenery and ac-
cessories are q total loss, with no ef-
fective insurance. The loss has not
yet been estimated. The cause Of the
accident was insufficient foundation.
The building was erected about seven
years ago. The ceiling gave way, car
rying portions Of the sidewalks with it,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
And Then she sm,.ed.

Tho new member OF congress was
enjoying tho hospitality Of one OF the
most amtable and attractive women OF
the capital. and was doing admirably
until she led him into trouble with the
remark: II am afraid you dnd Wash
ington rather dull at present. There
is very little excitement. excepting
what you md In the way OF duty at the
capitol" ut 10 rather monctcnous,
he asserted. mo doubt you have an
occasional mauvais quart d'heure?"
No" he. replied; and then leaning
over conndentially: Il haven't tasted
anything stronger than tea In year"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
LABOR LEADER is
MORTALITY WOUNDED
Charles H. Johnston, Official Of Brick
makers Local of Chicago, Shot Down
on Own Doorstep by Unknown As
saiIant.-lncident Of Labor War.

Chicago, July 6. = Charles II. john
ston, secretary and treasurer of the
Brickmakers' Union, was shot twice
and probably fatally wounded as he
answered q ring of his door bell early
today. His assailant escaped.
The shooting is attributed to the
labor troubles. The brickmakers have
been thrown out of employment as the
result Of the action Of the construc-
ton interests in refusing to deliver
building material until the carpenters
strike is ended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06

WE'LL DEFENDED BY
CIRCLE OF FORTS
yast Army Required and Many Lives
70 ee Sacrificed In Campaign Now
Being Formulated For Possessio" OF
c;tv-csrmans Aggressive on West
srn Front and Allies Lose Heavily at
. One pojnt-eritish Make Air Attack.

spondents in Petrograd telegraph optl-
n,istic predictions concerning a COM
ing Russian campaign for the defense
Of warsaw. which forms the center OF
q vast circle Of 100 miles Of strong
Notifications. Even the fall OF the
fourteen Of Ivangorod. according to
these correspondents, would not mean
the loss Of the Polish capital.
Fighting described as desperate IN
Official reports between the Bug and
vistula rivers, along the base OF q
triangle OF which Warsaw forms the
apex, is progressing. This campaign
will be a constant drain on tho Ger
man resources, it Is declared until
even victory will be almost as costly as
defeat.
Germans Aggressive in West.
The German thrust at the French
west OF the Moselle river apparently
has not extended beyond the infantry
attack which regained the trenches
with heavy loss by the Germans. but
preparations are under way for
farther advance. as Paris reports a
violent bombardment in that region.
In reply to the German wireless
statement Of an aerial raid on Land
guard fort at Harwich. the British ad-
n,iralty states that q German sea-
plane and an aeroplane were pursued
" British airmen and forced to drop
.iieir bombs harmlessly into the sea-
Russia has apologized to Sweden for
violation OF Swedish neutrality when
the German mine layer Albatross was
driven ashore on the 6oast Of the island
~ GOthland, after shells had been
ired into her at the three mile limit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
CONFER WITH INSURGENTS.
American Officials Discuss Insurrection
With Haitien Rebels.

American Officials Discuss lnsurrection
With Haitien Rebels.
Cape Haitien. Haiti, July 6. = Off,
GERS of the American cruiser Washing
ton, which arrived off this port July Q.
from Vera Cruz. and the American
consul, L. w. Livingston, have had a
conference near the vilalge of Petite
Anse, with the leaders of the revolu-
tionary forces. who are trying to over
throw President Guillaume and to place
DR.. Rosalvo Bobo in his stead. The
American officials are reported to have
intimated to the insurgent chiefs that
they would not be allowed to fight in
the city of Cape Haitien.
The government troops have received
reinforcements and are now marching
to join another government army which
IL at Great River. The insurgents are
Offering resistance to the advance Of
tho first named body.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
FUNERAL OF GENERAL pIAz.
Services For Former President Of Me,
ieo AAId IN 0ar;a

Services For Former President Of Mex.
leo Held in Paris.
Paris, July 6.-F'uneral Of Gen.
Porfrio Diaz, the former president Of
Mexico, was held at O:30 o'clock this
morning in the Catholic church Of
st. Honore d'Eylau. The ceremony was
largely attended and included the rep
resentatives Of the government of
France and the city of Paris.
Mexico was represented by francisco
de la Barra and all the prominent
members Of the Mexican colony. The
Ecuadorian minister to France and the
military attache Of the Japanese en-
bassy also were present.
The body Of the late Mexican presi-
dent was deposited In the vault Of the
church where 1t will await shipment to
America in a few days hence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
cARRANzA ARMY BEATEN.
Seven Hundred Killed in Fruitless At,
tempt to Take Paredon.

Seven Hundred Killed in FruitIess AZ.
tempt to Take Paredon.
Laredo, Texas, July 6.-Seven hum
dred Caranza troops. it Is reported,
were killed in an all day battle yester-
day in fruitless attempt to capture
Paredon, a Villa stronghold, about
thirty miles northwest Of Monterey.
Eighteen thousand men are said to
have been engaged In the battle, with
total casualties on both sides Of 1000.
-Carranza reinforcements renewed the
attack today.
About 500 Carranza troops under
Gen. Jacinto B. Travino advanced yes
terday morning along the railroad from
viliagarcia, village about midway
between Monterey and Paredon. The
advance followed q Sunday truce, dur
ing which both sides buried their dead,
who, during the two weeks of inces-
sent fighting, had fallen 80 thickly as
to menace health.
The Carranza officers estimated that
Villa had nearly 10000 men concen-
trated under Generals Bana and Chao.
two Of his pest known fighters, Their
purpose was TO halt Carranza ad-
vance on Torreon, about 200 miles
west of, Monterey.
Infantry, cavalry and artillery on
both sides began the battle early yes
terday morning. At night the Car
rama charges ceased and General Tre-
vino was reported to have failed to
gain ground.
Todays reports said. however, that
he had received reinforcements esti-
mated at 5000 and had renewed the
attack. ~.
All regular trains out Of Monterey
have been annulled, being used for
transportation Of supplies and wounded.
Carranza authorities have been notified
that equally large numbers Of Villa
wounded have been sent toward Tor
reon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
Re..nthal On Tri.!.

London. July 6.-The court martial
of Rober. Rosenthal, who Is accused
OF naval es<ionage, and who, when ar
rested, had passport issued by the
American embassy in Berlin. was open
ed today in London. Major General
Baron Cheylesmore. whose wife Is a
daughter OF the late +. o. French, OF
New York. presided over the court
Walter Frampton defended Rosen-
thai. who was guarded In the dock by
three soldiers with hxed hayonets. The
hearing was In camera.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
PAGE ONE.


TeIeoraphic News:
Morgan Assailant Attempts Suicide.
Confesses to Placing Bomb In Ns
tionall Capitol. !
lii Serious Condition. -
Russians Confident of Holdp e
saw.
British Air Raid on GeiS y, POSI-
ticn. NJ
Mrs. Thaw Refuses to Testify.
Railroad Rate Hearing Begun.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Auto Accidents Claim Many Victims.
Three Drivers Killed. Several Hurt.
Fourth Of July Celebrations and
Accidents.
Railroad Claims Refuted In Figures.
Corn Not Knee High.
Tama Indians In Films.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
German Advises Germany to Yield
Sees Danger of War With United
States.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
Common Danger
The Lawyers and the Repeal.
Beginning the Fiscal Year.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News:
Lincoln Highway Boosters in City.
Take Movies" of Local Scenes.
Former Resident Drowned in North.
Population Count over $4,000.
Burlington Takes Both Holiday
Games.
oca) Celebra tiOn Very Quiet
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Improved Outlook Weakens Wheat.
Corn Reacts After Early slump
Cattle Market Strong.
Hogs Slow But Higher.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-07-06
Charlie. A. conant Dead.

New York. July 6.-Charles A.
Conant, OF New York. banker and fl
nancial expert died In Havana, Sunday
night, Of hemorrhage Of the stomach.
He was in Cuba at the request Of the
Cuban authorities to reform the fir1an-
cial system Of the republic.