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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
Will STAND BY 10 TO i.
Bryan Declares the Democrats Can
Not Abandon the Sacred Ratio

Bryan Declares the Democrats Can
Not Abandon the Sacred Ratio.
Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 22-W. j. Bryan
in an interview says: The republican
party cannot claim credit for the
bountiful crops, and it will hardly
claim credit for the famine in Europe,
which caused larger expectations of
breadstuffs at an increased price The
increasing supply of gold from the
Klondike, the Importation of gold to
cover trade balances and an expendi-
ture of 5000 900, 900 of borrowed money,
taken in connection with the large crop,
has brought a temporary advantage,
but instead of strengthening the gold
standard, an increasing supply of
money proves the theory that more
money means better prices. There We're
variations in the conditions during the
entire period from 1873 to 1896, but the
general tendency was always down
ward. Each new fall in prices was
lower than before. and each rise was
less pronounced
Asked these question:: why would
it not be wiser to stand upon simple
declaration in favor of the remonetiza-
ton of silver. leaving the ratio to be
determined by congress? Would that
not be more expedient? Would it not
instantly reunite the democracy" Mr.
Bryan hesitated not moment. His
voice rang out with earnestness as he
said:
"No. you cannot decide public ques
tions upon the basis of expediency. The
rule with the party is the same as with
the individual, because q party is only
Ian aggregation Of individuals. Tht
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
TEE STATUS OF cUBASs.
May Be Determined by Case

May Be Determined by Case at
New Orleans.
New Orleans, La, Aug. 22.-The case
of William A. Cox, the Havana direc-
tory man, who was arrested here some
Jail ever since, bids fair to become a
cause celibre. He will be given trial
next Tuesday before Judge Duggan.
when an issue will be raised, unless the
United States authorities intervene,
which will force the courts to pass upon
the ultimate intentions of this govern
ment in regard to Cuba.
W. w. Westerfield, who is Cox's at
torney will base his defense on the con-
tention that Cuba is a foreign country
and that the United States courts have
no jurisdiction In regard to the offenses
committed on Its soil. In support of
this claim ne proposes to submit arti-
cles ! and 2 of the declaration of war
with Spain. Article l says that Cuba
is and ought to be free and independ-
ent nation, and article 2 explicitly dis
avows any intention on the part of the
United States government to assume
sovereignty over the island.
Mr.. Westerfield will argue that Cuba
is now, in fact, an independent nation
and as such must enter into an extradi-
ton treaty with the United States be-
fore it can reclaim fugitives who have
fed to this country from it's shores. AS
no such treaty exists, he will ask the
discharge of his client.
To secure the operation Of the CONT,
of nations custom has made it neces-
sary for the head of the government de.
string its exercise to address forma
request to the head Of the government
in which the fugitive happens to be. Mr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
FLAMES RUN A Town
Victor, Colorado. Almost Entirely
In Ashes, the Losses Aggregat-
ing Over $2.ooo,oOO.
Pine Buildings Of the Mining Town
Burn Like Tindsr-F iremen
Powerless.
Water Supply Soon Exhausted and
Dynamite Resorted to Check
the Flames.

Cripple Creek, Col, Aug. 22.-Fire has
utterly destroyed the business portion
of the city of Victor, causing a loss es-8
timated at $4,000 900. Beginning shortly
after noon Monday, the fire ragged until
evening, consuming everything In Its
way. 1t had It's origin, 1t is thought, in
the Merchants cafe, adjoining the Bank
OF Victor, on the corner of Third street
and Victor avenue. A strong wind
from the south famed the flames and
in q few minutes all the surrounding
houses were afire. The town had been
built In the early days of the camp and
was Of pine timber for the most part
and burned like paper. Efforts We're
made to stop the progress of the flames
by blowing up the buildings in their
path by means of dynamite and all af-
ternoon the hills have echoed with the
explosions, but the effort was in vain.
The fire claimed the Bank of Victor,
the postoffice, the row of blocks be-
tween Third and Fourth streets to the
north, the Victor Banking Company,
the Office of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company and Colorado Tele-
phone Company, the Hotel Victor and
the three great shaft houses of the Gold
Coin Mining Company and its ore bins.
among the largest in the Cripple Creek
district; the Florence & Cripple Creek
depot and the fine new depot of the
Midland Terminal road. All the build
ings between the depots are a total loss,
with practically all their contents, for
the flames were so rapid in their prog
ress that nothing could be saved.
The scenes of the great Cripple Creek
fire We're duplicated. Hurrying before
the roaring flames went men. women
and children, carrying what they could
snatch from the flames. racing for their
lives. The crash of the buildings torn
asunder by dynamite and the crackle of
the flames as they consumed the dry
buildings FASTENED their flight and the
spectacle. A special train was placed
Florence & Cripple Creek road and
three companies of firemen, with appa-
ratus. We're rushed to the scene. They
worked all afternoon in vain endeavor
to stay the march of the flames. The
residence portion of the city has suf-
fered comparatively little, hut the
business portion is paralyzed and suf-
ferinp is bound to follow. The burned
area may be thoroughly designated as
the space BETWEEN the head of North
street and Victor avenue, extending
from the Gold Coin mine buildings or
the west to point near Second street
and down Third street almost to Dia-
mond avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
"Acting Attorney General"
Cubans said to Be Starving.

Havana, Aug. 22.-Gen. Gomez has
had conference with Gen. Brooke, ex-
planning to the American commander
the terrible condition of the Cuban
troops who are starving while waiting
for the SIS apiece which is to be paid to
them in accordance with the supple
mentary lists now in the hands of Col.
Moale, who is now in the Santiago
province. Gen. Gomez added that there
was great danger that these men would
become bandits. The fact that while
they have no resources they Still have
arms increases this danger.
Gen. Brooks showed Gomez dis
patch from Col. Moale saying that he
was at Ell Cobre and would leave there
today for Cubitas, where he would re-
main two weeks for the purpose of
making final payments in eastern
Cuba.
The Judge of the district of the Ca
thedral has indicted John David Harris,
an American employe of the office OF
the governor general. for an alleged at
ment by means of forged drafts pur-
porting to have been stoned by Gen
| Chaffee and Senior Montalvo, the chief
| VI lHS I1tlIlS
denied the charges. which are based
only on the opinion of an expert, who
Isays that the handwriting of the draft
seems Identical with that OF Harris.
Some $50 Cubans employed in the sig
nal corps and telegraph offices struck
because the Cuban engineers. jose
i Nunez and j. Del Vale, We're dis
Icharged by Capt. Houston, who is II
i charge of the work on the new tele
graph buildings. The strikers attempted
Ito collect their salaries up to the day
land payment being refused, there wa:
La great row.
4 A band of bandits has made its ap.
4 pearance at Managua. near Havana
under the leadership of a former Span
ish guerilla Gen. Lee has sent forcs
of the rural guard in pursuit of them
The bishop of Havana has demanded
/ the immediate release from unoer bal
of the priest and nuns who We're ar
Irested and indicted at Pinar del Rio OF
1.-THE charge of swindling merchants b,
means of forged notes. A report of tn
s case has been asked for from tn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
JONES TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR.
Tolcdo's Mayor nm Independent Cam
dtdate for the Higher Office.


Toledo, o., Aug. 22.-Mayor Jones ar
rived in the city yesterday and a. once
prepared a letter announcing that he
would be an independent candidate for
governor. Concerning his candidacy
Mayor Jones says:
II shall announce myself as candi-
date tomorrow. l do not intend 70 wait
for the nomination by the democratic
convention or any other political party.
shall be a strictly non-partisan candi-
date on a platform of principles such
as have advocated for years
Columbus, o., Aug. 22.-The state
convention of the union reform party
was called to order yesterday afternoon
| by the Rev. r. S. Thompson. of Spring
| field, chairman of the state central
committee. The delegates are divided
into two factions. One is represented
Iby Thompson, who advocates the nom
Iination of straight union reform
ticket upon a platform with but a single
iplank, that favoring direct legislation.
l The other Is headed by NJ. A. Neff, of
/ Cincinnari, who desires the convention
4 TO either endorse Mayor Sam Jones, of
/ Toledo or leave the first place on the
ticket blank for future action. The
/ Thompson forces won in the prelim-
Iinary organization. In an interview Mr.
i Thompson said:
4 The union reform party is a new POI
litical organization and should not lose
Il its identity in the second year of its
existence. Mayor Jones says he is in
favor of direct legislation. but l don't
believe that he knows what direct legis.
I lation means. We are party of but q
single idea. while Jones is man OF
many. and the result would be to con
fuse the people and detract from the
main issue"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
GLOBE cYcLER's HARDsH1ps.
William Reymer Travels over Ten
Thousand Miles Awheei.

William Reymcr Travels over Ten
Thousand Miles Awheel.
San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 22.-To few
globe trotters or globe cycIers has there
come such a need of thrilling expert
ences as came to William Reymer, an
American cyclist who left New York
in 1897 to circle the globe, and who has
Just returned to America.
Reymer left New York in 1897 on a
globe cycling tour. The adventures
which have befallen the intrepid cycler
on his trip Of over 10000 miles of actual
wheeling would fill couple of volumes.
He left New York for Liverpool on Feb.
3D. 1897. He wheeled through England.
crossed the channel, and pedaled
through France. Germany and Russia.
He was delayed five months in Mos
cow by snow, but the real hardships of
his trip did not begin until eastern
Siberia was reached.
For months" said Reymer, II strug-
gled over country absolutely without
roads. How my wheel stood 1t don't
know. I was not molested In Siberia
but in Manchuria and Corea had sew
eral close calls. In passing through
one of the smaller towns of central
Manchuria / was attacked by band
| of natives, who stoned me and knocked
me from my wheel. I fell into a ditch
and things looked bad. When the ma
/ ives ran up pulled my revolver and
fired three shots in the air. The moi
scattered like a band of sheep and
lremounted my wheel and rode on, but
was laid up for several days
Reymer rode through Corea and ia
pan and says that he would not have
missed the trip he has had, despite Its
hardships. for anything. The vince
| upon which he started has carried hin
the whole distance. A cyclometer which
was attached to the wheel when he lief,
New York now registers a trifle ovel
10000 miles. He expects to complete hi!
trip to New York within a couple o.
months,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
six Soldiers Disgraced.

Springfield, ILL.,. Aug. 22.-six mem
bers Of Company NJ, Fifth Infantry, at
Canton. We're yesterday dishonorably
discharged from the service and public
ly disgraced by being stripped of their
uniforms and driven out of camp. Or
ders of reprimand were read to the
regiment at the evening parade. These
are the men who on their way to Camp
Lincoln committed depredations at
Beardstown, stealing cigars and other
articles from stores. The names OF the
men, who admitted their guilt, are Cor
poral Merrill Head and Privates
Charles Palmer, Thomas Brown, Fred
Van Arsdale, Orrie Kelly and Martin
Cook
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
Col. lngersolI Left no VIII.

New York, Aug. 22.-Mrs. Eva A. In
gersoll, widow of Col. Robert G. Inger-
soil. has filed bond as Administrative
of the estate of her husband.
Mrs. Ingersoll swears that she has
made diligent search for the will of her
husband, but that to the best of her
knowledge and belief he died intestate.
The value Of his personal property is
estimated by her to be about $4,000. AT
the time of his death he held no real
property.
The heirs to the estate are Mrs. Inger-
soil, the widow; Mrs. Eva r. l. Brown,
wife Of Walston H. Brown. and Miss
Maude Ingersoll.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22

COMMISSIONER Shurman Kevents a
Plan of w. r. Hearst of New
York.
Omaha, Neb., Aug. 22.-While Jacob
Could Schurman, United States COM
missioner to the Philippine islands, was
in Omaha Saturday. he said that VIII
liam r. Hearst dispatched James Creel-
man to Manila to tender Admiral
George Dewey the backing OF the New
York Journal and the unlimited finan-
cial backing of Mr. Hearst il the adj
miral would consent to the use of his
name as democratic candidate
for the presidency Mr.. Schurman said
Admiral Dewey declined the tender and
asserted what has already been wired
to this country. that he had no political
aspirations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
YOUNKER'S BIG
REMOVAL SALE

And know that what we say must
BE true-that our enormous stock
Of goods is being sold out ridicu-
lously cheap to avoid moving It to
the new store. You can rest as
sured that when you visit the State
Fair that you will get great deal
more than dollars worth for
every dollar you spend at this store.
Whatever you buy it will be a bar
gain. There is no clap trap about
the sale. We are going to open
the new store with a quarter OF a
million dollars of new goods and
they will be unpaeked right there.
To pack up and move the stock
now on our shelves causes expense
and Is done at a hazard. We pre-
fer to sell the goods at
REDUCED PRICES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22

Westerfield will argue that Cuba has no
authorized rulers and can not comply
with the conditions stated. That, he
Will claim, blocks up the loophole Of
comfy.
If the court rules with him, notable
precedent will be established. 1t will
be the first declaration from the bench
as to the exact political status Of Cuba
at the present time. 1t will mean,
moreover, that no fugitive from the
island can be legally apprehended who
is lucky enough to set his foot on
American territory.
q That the case Is being watched by the
authorities at Washington there is no
doubt. "A few days ago cablegram
was received from the chief Of police in
Havana stating that the papers in the
Cox case had been turned over to Gen.
Brooke, to be by him in turn forwarded
to Washington. The following tele-
gram was received by Capt. Journee,
the acting chief Of police Of New Or
leans:
Hold Cox in custody until papers
from Gen. Brooke are received. They
have not yet arrived. Further instruc-
tons will then be given.
JOSEPH E. BOYD,
Acting Attorney General
This telegram was in answer to a
query sent to the secretary of state,
asking if anything had been heard
from Gen. Brooke. The instructions
from the attorney general, to whom the
query was turned over by the secretary
of state. may block Mr.. Westfields
fight before Judge Duggan's court.
The arrest was made by the local au-
thorities, however, and it will be set up
that Judge Duggan's court has jurisdic-
ton, so the instructions from the office
of the attorney general may not meet
with obedience. At any rate, the case
will be called today and the course of
action which will then be pursued will
be eagerly watched by those Interested
in the present status of Cuba.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22

Irritating stings. bites. scratches.
wounds and cuts soothed and healed
by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve-a sure
and safe application for tortured flesh.
Beware Of counterfeits. For sale by
F. B. Wiley. postofiice druggist, and O..
r. Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22

question Il not what - expe dient. brt
what is right. That which u right Wall
ultimately triumph, and tha4 which y
wrong will ultimately fail.
Az member of the party have
said and still say that an abandonment
of the ratio OF 16 to would be eQuiva-
lent to an abandonment Of the money
question. because no free-coinage law
can be adopted until ratio has been
agreed upon. an abandonment Of It
would mean either that the ratio is
wrong or that. although 1t is right. we
are afraid to advocate 1t. II the ratio
Is wrong we ought to select another
ratio and stand upon 1t. do not be-
.lieve the ratio to be wrong. neither is
the ratio believed to be wrong by those
who made the fight to insert 1t in the
democratic platform.
To leave out all mention OF ratio
would be to return to the ambiguous
and deceptive phraseology Of both the
democrat and republican parties for
several campaigns.
The men who oppose the ratio OF 16
to have no other ratio to offer. Their
plan is to invite the people to have con-
fidence in the party without the party
taking the people into its confidence"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
Goebel opens HIS Campaign.

Mt. Sterling. Ky. Aug. % There was
considerable enthusiasm at the speak
ing here yesterday. when Senator Will
liam Goebel, candidate OF the Louisville
democratic convention for governor,
and ex-senator Blackburn, who wants
to return to the United States senate,
addressed about 1000 voters. Mr.. Goebel
said on the battle in Kentucky hung
the success or failure OF w. j. Bryan
to secure the nomination for president
next year. He condemned the Courier
Journal for not supporting Bryan, and
said that while the paper was now sup
porting the state ticket he would give
notice that it need not expect anything
at the hands of democratic state ad-
ministration. because 1t did not support
Bryan.
Mr.. Blackburn attacked John Young
Brown bitterly, saying he had been a
bolter when he first knew him in poll
tics, and he supposed he would end his
political career as bolter. He pleaded
with the boiling democrats to come
back and vote the state ticket.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22

Leading Mail Order Dry Goods House
IN the West.
DIES MONIES. IOWA.
STATE FAIR
HEADQ QUAR- TIERS

lost now this store IS IN constant
commotion. Buyers are flocking
here from ali sections Of the state
for they have heard Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-22
ASKS DEWEY TO RUN.

Commissioner shurman Reveals a
Plan of w. r. Hearst of New
Fergus County argus., 1899-08-30

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = United
IN States Land Office at Lewistown, Mont,
Aug. -. lss,'.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewlstown, Montana, on
Saturday, sept. rs, 1859, w;
DAVID WALKER.
who made II. l.. No. llig, for the sell sec 10, tp
Is n, Is e. Montana z. Nj.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Frederick Bean Eugene Howe and Joseph
b. Lish of Cottonwood, Mont, and Ernest u.
Schneider, of LcwistoWn, Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register
First publication Aug. IL
Fergus County argus., 1899-08-30

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873
l. Notice for publication - United States
Land Office, LeWlstown, Mont. June q, 1899
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of congress OF
June 3. 1915. entitled IAN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States OF California. Ore
gon. Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
of Aug. 4, 1882,
JAMES TWOHIG,
of Flatwillow, county of Fergus, State of Mon
tana, has this day filed in this Office mis- sworn
statement No. ). for the purchase OF the nl4
nwA and nla ne14 OF sec 32, tp IA n, 7 p e. and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes. and to establish his claim
to said land before the register and receiver oi
this Office at Lewistown, Mont, on Thursday
Aug. 81, 1899
He names as witnesses:
John w. Woods. Walter ]. Winnett, Benja-
min +. Lepper and William II. Carl, all OF
Flatwillow. Mont.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file theii
claims in this Office on or before said 3lst day
of August 1859.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication June 2s
Fergus County argus., 1899-08-30
RAISED
THE LICENSE
The City Council Attempted to
Checkmate the "Quakers."
W. w. LARSEN Named as Town Clerk
and the Nomination Unani>
mously Confirmed.

A special meeting Of the city coun-
Gil was held Wednesday evening Of
last week, at which time Mayor
Barnes presented for confirmation as
city clerk the name Of w. Wallace
LARSEN. The nomination received
unanimous endorsement. Mr.. Lars
sen has been an employe of the ARGUS
for nearly two years past and iudg-
ing from his good character, strict
attention to and interest in his work
together with his ability, he should
and doubtless will make the town a
good officer, and one presenting u
contrast In some ways to other ap-
pointees OF the mayor. He has as
sumed the duties.
The council had met in response tu
the petition Of business men for the
imposition OF heavier license on
travelling medicine outfits Than had
been provided for In the license bill
The Quaker doctors had arrived, and
i'm order to avoid the clause requiring
license Of $40 per day for street ex
hibitions, had rented lot and taker
out licenses az hawkers, $40 perquar
ter, and "other shows" ~ per day
The council unanimously adopted al
ordinance fixing license OF $25 pei
day for "itinerant auctioneers Ol
vendors OF patent medicines or simi
lar wares" which the town attorne,
said was sufficiently broad so tha'
the doctors could not possibly escape
A. w. War;, of the Lewistown Tel
ephone Co, appeared before the c0un
Gil and after showing to the alder
meE and mayor that his compan,
was not at present making a fortuna
out Of its investment, but, consider
ing the elaborate plant maintaine'
and the high rentals paid by thecom
pany on its instruments and appli
ances. hardly meeting expenses, 81
cured n reduction Of 80 per cent In tn
license charge made. TheactiOn wa
unanimous.
Considerable desultory discussion
arose over the matter of purchasin
plank for the construction Of cr ~
walks by the town, and finally tn
marshal was instructed to purchas
10000 feet of three-inch plank froi
whichever dealer would offer the bes
bargain.
Alderman Rcgan made n few II
quiries concerning Lchmnn's sewe
but the councilmen were chary of
discussion of that subject. and tl
sharp questions Of Mr.. Rcgan wei
unhppupl
Fergus County argus., 1899-08-30

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
IN States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont,
Aug. ~, 1889.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown. Montana, on
" ednesday, Oct. 4. 1879, viz:
SAMUEL JONES,
who made II. T.. No. li01. for the nls seA sec
IL tp rs ~ e, and lot 5, neA swA sec : tp Is
n re- Il e. Mont =. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Edward ID. Bowmer and Edward Stephens. of
Gilt Edge. Mont; Oscar Stephens of 1T. Ma
ginnis. Mont, and Thomas Shaw, of Lewis
town, Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First pub Aug. 23