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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
sanderson Case to the Jury.

Marshall Mich, Dec. 2s.-Ths Sander
son case went to the jury at 500 o clock
last night The day had been devoted
10 lawyers pleas. Prosecutor Hatch.
spoke first. and he was followed by At
torney F. W. Clapp for the defense At
torney Crosby for the defense and At
torney Clark, assistant prosecutor,
made the principal pleas
An immense throng crowded the
court room and corridors the entire day.
Attorney Hatch declared that the entire
case rested upon the testimony of Marie
Robertson. He denied that Mrs. San
ferson's former maid had any interest
showing the defendants guilt. and he
said he considered Professor Prescott's
testimony a strong confederation Of
Marie Rohertsonis evidence. Attorney
Clapp was particularly severe in regard
TO Marie Rcbertsons story Attorney
Crosby also tore Marie Rohertson's tes-
ti1nony and that Of Jasper Adams to
pieces. Assistant Prosecutor Clark oc-
cupied two hours and a half in closing
for the prosecution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
whaleback. Crew safe.

Cleveland. o., Dec. 23.-Pickands.
Mather & Co., owners of whaleback
barge No. lis, which it was supposed
had been lost with all on board, have
received a telegram from the captain of
the barge saying that himself and crew
We're safe.
The telegram, which is dated at Mid
dleton, Ont, says the vessel went
ashore near Little Pic river. on the
north shore of Lake Superior. Nothing
is said ss to the condition of the vessel.
The crew consisted Of eight men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23

New Commander of British Forces In
south Africn Given u Fittin. Fares
we'll.
London. Dec 23-Field Marshal Lord
Roberts. who is to assume command of
the British forces in South Africa. left
the Waterloo railroad station at noon
amidst scenes Of the greatest enthusi-
asm. Immense throngs gathered at all
the approaches to the station and oth-
er points of vantage. and cheered re-
peatedly as .'Bobs. accompanied by
his wife and two daughters. drove up.
Seldom has the terminus Witnessed
such an inspiring sendoff. Every ap-
pearance of the field marshal was the
signal for lusty shouts of good wishes.
The veteran commander was sur
rounded by military officers and other
friends and held semi mi-private recep-
tion. in the waiting room After per-
sonal leave takings Gen. Roberts
reached the platform, where general
greetings and parting words were ex-
changed. AS the general Joined his
E1e.a aHd daughters at the door OF the
salon carriage, he was surrounded by
distinguished statesmen and military
men. Lord Wolseley and others arrived
late and it required all the efforts OF
the police to clear q passage for them.
Scarcely had the commander-in -chie1
q :
) nounced the approach of the Duke 81
Cambridge. The crush was SO great thai
the duke. in spite of police protection
xras 40 hustled that more than once ht
expressed resentment at Thorough treat
ment he had to submit to. Finally ths
duke was able to reach Roberts, though
IN the confusion the police thrust asid'
many Of those best entitled to remain
Including Lord Wolseley, who, however
took the rough handling of the pollc'
good naturedly.
Renewed cheering heralded the Duk'
of Connaught's arrival; then rousini
cheers momentarily diverted attention
from the hero of the hour as the primo
of Wales appeared and greeted Robert
IN most cordial manner. The prime
and distinguished general furnished i;
etr,kinr center to notable group
which included five field marshals. a
the general disappeared in the salol
carriage the final lusty cheer was start
ed and continued until the train passe'
out of sight.
southa mpton, Dec. 23.-On arrivinl
At Southampton. Gen. Roberts VA
heartily cheered by thousands of peo
ple. He boarded a steamer for soutl
Africa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
charged with Fathcr's Murder.

st. Louis. Dec. PA Post Dispatch
yandalia. H.. special says: Arthur
Pryor. aged 10. is charged in a warrant
issued at noon today with the murder
of his father. Lafayette Pryor, Decem-
Der 16, while asleep in his bed. The
warrant is also drawn for the arrest of
the dead mans widow, Mrs. LYDIA Pry-
or 1t is charged she is accessory after
the fact, having full knowledge of the
tragedy after it happened. The family
is one of the most prominent in that
community.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
PURSUIT. coNrINU .Es.

Remnant of Aguinaldo's Army
Closely Pressed.
Washington, Dec. 23.-Otis cables to-
day:
Young reports under date of the
2ist from Nigan that Coils. Hare
and Howard We're heard from De-
cenber 17th, and We're still in pur-
suit through the mountains of the
insurgent column, having our pris-
onefs. of whom four We're captured.
Lieut.. Gilmore is remaining a pris-
oner The insurgents are one day
in advance and the pursuit is con-
tinusd These pursuing troops have
encountered great hardships, but
viii probably strike Aparr. Two
hundred Spanish prisoners from
Aparri ware received this morning.
Two hundred more from that sec
ton. mostly friars. are awaiting
transportation to Manila. The en-
tire Sixteenth infantry leaves for
Aparri tomorrow and for stations
from that point as far south as
Bayombong. Batehelder's baltal
ion of the Twenty fourth is now on
the lower Rio Cirande, in good con-
diticn to return TO the San Jose
country. The Fcrty-fourth infant
ry is being sent to Hughes at Iloio,
who reports the Panay. Negros and
adjacent islands as quiet. Through
service on the Manila and Dagu-S
pan railway has been resumed.
with two trains daily. All ports of
northern Luzon Will open Janu-
arv -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
PAGE ONE

PAGE ONE
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS:
4 Pennsylvania Mine Horror
Pushing sAguinaido's Forces.
Ovation FOR Lord Roberts.
New British Commander Sails.
No Panic in Sight.
Boston Banker Arrested.
The Senatorial Scrimmage.
PAGE rwt,
AND GENERAL:
Fire in a Schoo,.
Yuletide in London.
Young to Succeed Lawton.
Burning of Gem Theater.
PAGE TIl.l.E.
IOWA NEWS:
Railway Operator in Trouble.
No SMALLPOX atIndependence.
Short Iowa kilograms.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
The Christmas Time.
a Noble Life.
Keeping the Philippines.
Sioux city's Growth.
Looker-On's 5 Observations.
Topics and Press Comment.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIX MD EVEN.
CITY NEWS
Christmas at the Churches.
Alleged Horse Thief Arrested.
How to Carve q Turkey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Forty Childrcn DROWN.

Brussels. Dec. 23.-upwards of forty
school children We're drowned yester-
day in an ice accident at Frelingham.
near the French frontier The children
of the district had been given holiday
with permission to play on the frozen
River Lys. When the merriment was
at full height the ice broke suddenly
and the children disappeared. A few
We're rescued half dead, but the major
ity were drowned. Thirty-six bodies
have ben recovered, but others are still
q 81 nj
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
sUIcIDED ON BROADWAY.
An Actor Kills Himself After Trying
10 Murder Hi. Wife and hid

New York, Dec. %. Willis Clark. -
years Of age, variety actor. tried 70.
Kill his wife and little child and com
aitted suicide IN Broadway in front of
the Fifth Avenue hotel today He fired
four shots. one at the little girl, two a t
his wife. missing them. He then placed
the nuzzls of the revolver in his"
mouth and fired. Crowds in the street
at the time were SO great that they
into the street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
-------------7-
BONDSMEN MUST PAY.
University of llltnoi. May Get Part
ofits Funds Lost Through spald-

Chicago. Dec. esA verdict for s2sl.-
S6S against the bondsmen Of Charles
Warren spaIding and in favor of the
University OF Illinois was returned to-
day. The sum sued for was s57s.963, the
amount Of the university funds in the
Globe Savings Bank, OF which Spalding
was president at the time of its failure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
SEA SWALLOWS A TOWN.
Disaster TO Village on
sulf of Sn lerIlo

Rome, Dec. pa terrible disaster
took place Yesterday afternoon at
Amalfi. tourist resort on the gulf of
Salerno. About O'Clock an enormous
rock. upon which stood the Cappuccini
hotel slid bodily into the sea with a
leafening roar without a moments
warning, carrying with IT hotel, the old
Capuchin monastery below. the hotel
Santa Calerina. and several villas.
Many people We're buried in the de-
bris, which crushed four vessels to the
bottom of the sea, destroying their
crews The mass of earth which slipped
was about $4,000 cubic yards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
rHE LATEST FROM BULLER.

f,amp Removed to Frere on Account
OF scnrcity of Water.
London, Dec. 23.-The Daily Mail
prints the following dispatch, the latest
which has been received from Gen.
Buffers column:
.Chieyely Camp. Dec. H.-owing to
the scarcity of water at the camping
ground he.e some of our troops have
returned TO Frere camp. The enemy
had so placed their guns with the OBJ
ject OF harassing US that we have
stcessarily shifted 1ositioA and have
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
ARE. CLOSE PRESSED
Remnant of Aguinaldo's Army Close
ly Pursued by the Commands Of
Coils. Hare and Howe.
Aguinaldo Again Located, Going
Southwark -His Wife Dies
While En- Route.
Lieut.. Gilmore Still a Prisoner, But
Some Of His CompanionssAre
Rescued.

Manila, Dec 23.-Col. Wilder has
telegraphed to yigan from Bayom-
bong that Aguinaido crossed the
mountains near Bayombong, going
southwark. His wife died in viii
lage in that vicinity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Al Right.

London, Dec. 23.-The war office has
issued list of minor casualties re-
ceiyed at Pietermaritzburs by hello
graph Wednesday, showing that Lady
smith was still holding out then.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Defaulter Suicides.

ST. Louis. Dec. pa. w. Peterson,
who disappeared from Yankton. S. D..
after haying. it is said, embezzled mon
ey from the county treasury. committed
suicide by jumping into the Mississippi
river here. The body was found today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Kitchaner,s successor

cairo. Dec. 2a.-col. Wingate has
succeeded Kitchener as sirdar and gov
ernor general Of the Soudan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
only Ten NYere Ktlled.

Rome, Dec. 2s.-It appears that the
disaster at Amalii yesterday afternoon
was caused by rock on which stood
the Capuccini Hotel sliding bodily into
the sea. 1t is not as extensive as at
first supposed. Only ten were killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
Gilmore Reported Released.

Manila, Dee. PA report has
reached Gen. Young that Coils. Hare
ard Howe have released Lieut.. Gill
more at Rama. 1t IS a4se reported that
Gen. Tino was captured rear Lavag,
Hare had twp encounters With Tino, in
which $50 fslipinos Mere killed or
wounded. The American casualties
laNerf nnne.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
six Bodies Recoxered.

Pittsburg, Dec "a report received
from Rfaznell says six bodies have been
recovered from the mine. Forty men ere
still entombed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
c1,,ldren Jump to safety.

Gallipolis, o., Dec. 23.-The home of
Luke Darst of Cheshire was burned at
midnight Thursday night. Darst and
eight children were asleep in the second
story. An alarm was given and the
father rushed from the house and bade
his children jump from the high win
dows into his arms. Seven of them
were rescued in this manner, but Clar-
ence, 10-year-old boy. lost his head
when he came to the window and rush
ed back into the house. The roof fell In
and the boy was burned to death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
-Four Counts Charged.

Boston, Dec. 23.-At the district attor-
ney's office late this afternoon it was.
learned that warrant for the arrest of
Cole, of the Globe National Bank. is in
-four counts, two charging embezzle-
ment and two misappropriation of funds
of the bank. The aggregate amount
mentioned is 100000, the sums of $780,
900 and 100000 being mentioned in the
respective counts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
American Ladies AID

London, Dec. 2s.-The hospital shir
Maine, fitted out by American ladies
here, sailed for Cape Town this after
noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
THE MOODY FUNERAL.
To Be Held Next Tuesday at East
4, fnl

East Northaeld Dec 2s.-The funeral
OF Dwight l.. Moody will be held at 2
O'Clock Tuesday at the Congregational
church The pastor, Rev. SchoffSld,
will officiate, and addresses will be dN.
livered by men associated with Moody
in his work. Messages of coincidence.
which began to come yesterday, were
received in increased numbers today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
UNCLE" STEPS IN
Government Secures Arrest of Form
er Boston Globe Bank President
South Dakota DefnMlter Suicides.

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec 23.-On infor-
nation from Boston. Charles H. Cole,
former president of the Globe National
Bank, of that city, which failed Thurs
day, was arrested at Redondo by a
United States marshal. He was brought
here. The warrant charges misappro-
priation of government funds. Cole.
with his wife and son, arrived here Sun
day, and yesterday went to Redondo
Coles son stated that his father knows
absolutely nothing about the banks af-
fairs. He resigned the presidency two
months ago and came west on account
of his health. The prisoner is held here
awaiting aadvices from Boston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
CHEERS FOR NEW CHIEF
Lord Roberts Given an Ovation on
His Departure From London for
South Africa.
Distinguished Personages Join in
the Demonstration Butler is
Aggressive
Advances His Troops to the Old
Camp Ground-Peace Negotia.
tions Strongly Denied.

Chieveley. De-. IL tevening).
delayed in Transmission.l The
British army is occupying its origi-
nal camping ground. The naval
brigade fired few shells at the
Boer positions The result is not
known, but the firing is taken to
show that the naval guns are able
to command the Tugela bridge.
Paris. Dec. 2s-The foreign office
denies the statement of the London
Mall that DR.. Leyds, the European
representative of the Beers, has
asked the services Of Delcasse,
minister of foreign affairs, in the
cause of peace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
5.-R. BULLETIN !.
51CEAB[E NEWS OF TODAY.
The Times-Republican will not
appear on Christmas day.
The Weather.

The Weather.
For Iowa-Fair tonight, Sunday and
Monday: colder Sunday.
For Illinois-Th Threatening tonight.
with rain in the east; fair Sunday and
Monday; cooler in the northeast Sum
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23

Prominent New Yorker Dead.
New York. Dec. 23-Dorman B. lat
on died today in this city, aSsA u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23

Representative G. ". Dunham of
Delaware county was in town yesterday
| and declared for Gasr and Bowen, say
ing that in doing SO he but followed The
wishes OF his constituents. He made q
declaration for Gear voluntarily to the
convention that nominated him. He
said that as the Cummins people had
pushed the speakership fight along sem
atorial lines, the Gear men could dc
nothing less than present a canaloate
for speaker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23

1t is one of the redleeming features of
this fight that it Is. marked by such
fairness of treatment of the opposition
candidates. personally Nothing IS be-
ing said, so far. as ! have been able to
hear it, against either DIR. Bowen or Mr.
Eaton that might not be said without
offense in the presence of either or both
Isof them. The friends and supporters OF
both are treating the other with respect
| and courtesy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23

No material changes occurred IN the
senatorial or speakership contests yes
terday or today. Mr.. Eaton and Or.
Bowen went home, each side standing
pat till next week. The position OF DR..
Eiker of Decatur county has been un-
derstood to be in doubt for some time.
The county is a peculiar county. It is
normally Aepubliean. but the bitter fac
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-23
OVATION FoK ROBERTS.

INew Commandcr.| of British Forces in
south Africa Given u Fitting Fares
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23


Tho route OF the road further tnah
,srC,,eb mo cities OF Manchester. PeteTH.
49,, aoa Y2irhmonC. does not appear, %
So. ,,,n,hor and Kin IL Of depots. statoh-
hnuecSl Sc TO be ere ,ttd on inc 49, a.
49, trc charactcr or location OF the
brgfe es' contemplated be butt over VIZ
VI 10 be spar ned, and the time
,..t,btn ctfch all this ht 90 be done - ~
"n.sr,o,,eu Indeed thousands OK d9i-
iara might and In al proonbihty, VII,
~ taeolved In a cont Toversy over me
,'..r,ico ~ a single brio ge or ~ slight dli-
$1,000 IN the location OF the line, more
~ witch a court could undertake 10 N
..t,,.n,.i,, determine bewee1 the parties
when they. themselves. rad eit the nla.-
ter omen. ~ the nature on thihsA' 49, ~
ctanee~ ,yot. I'd necessarily have 70 De
made In tho execution Of The wofk ahU II
rcconcillable differences wodld stare lhe
rar,ies in the f.yce a. every step; Chiess
Tho terms OF tn contract sought 90 pe
enforced can be s'sccrtaincd VIII IetsVH
able certainty. a c.Durt OF equity Oukht nov
10 enter upon its enforcement. Preston
va Preston. % L. s.. 200. 20Z; DE SSoief ".
Bansorue 1853 u. s. 2i6; Atwood VS.. CoOo'
26 Am. Dec. ST. ana note page o'i: hole
10 case reported 10 Vol Lawyers |o-Op'
And I'm the Ross a,se supra. VIII De
found reference TO number or fnSish
and American authorities OF speciai inter
a decree may be entered Diminishing
with costs. the bill OF the complainant
and as a consequence OF which the mo-
ton Tor an Injunction falls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
Some Recent Revenue Rulings.

Colonel James u. Brady has Issued the
following rulings Of the Commissioner or
the Revenue 10 clerks Of courts:
/. Bonds Required in Legal Proceed
ings.-Bonds Of administrators, executors,
guardians. and receivers appointed by the
court are not taxable.
2. Bonds given by private individuals
secured by deeds OF trust. are taxable as
bonds Of any other description not other
wise provided for and not as promissory
notes.
3. Mortgages.-When the instrument Is
simply a copy. no taxation accrues. If
it is I'm duplicate triplicate, etc, each
having the same legal effect as the oriei-
nal. it is subject to taxation as an origi-
nal mortgage.
When an instrument Is not operative
as an original, being simply copy, IL
should have endorsed thereon the fact
that it is a copy, and that the original
instrument is duly stamped.
l. Partition Deeds.-When partition
deed is operative in defining boundary
lines or in showing by location each
tenants in common interest, no tax ac-
crues.
s. Referees Deed.-The referee, in fore
closure proceedings. is required 10 affiX
an internal revenue stamp to the re-
feree's deed delivered TO the purchaser.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
ELECTION or OFFICERS.
CODIFIED AT LAST.
The City Ordinances Are Ready to
he Put Into Private Hands.


The Council Committee on Ordinances
met in the City Hall last evening at 6
o'clock. with the following members
present: Messrs. Bloomberg chairman,
Cutchins Pollock. and Winston.
A resolution of the Council. approved
March is. 1899. authorizing and instruct
Ing the committee 10 select from the
codifcatiOn of ordinances made 10y the
cOdlher. Mr. Carlton Mccarthy, all ordi-
nances and joint resolutions OF public
and general nature for the information
OF the general public and guidance of
municipal and state officers and TO have
same printed and bound. was considered.
and fl was decided by the committee to
select from the codihcation submitted all
ordinances and joint resolutions with the
exception Of ordinances granting fran
chses and ordinances granting overhead
bridge and area permits. and privileges
Of like nature, for publication in book
Of ordinances.
The cOdiner appeared before the COM
mittee and stated that he had all ordi-
nances and resolutions ready to put in
the hands of the printer. and would be
glad If the committee would decide as
to the manner and form In which 1t was
proposed 10 publish same. 1t was de-
cided that the codifier should look into
the matter and obtain estimates of the
cost Of paper and binding, in order that
the committee might be guided as to its
selection of the type of binding, printing,
and paper TO be used for the publication
Of the book Of ordinances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
REV. MR.. HYDE IS CHOSEN.
VIII Travel for Six Months In inter-
est Of Home and school.

The Rev Charles II. Hyde, pastor Oh
the Third Presbyterian church OF TINS
city. has been unanimously called by the
trustees Of the Presbyterian General AS
sembly's Home and School at F'redericks-
burg. for children of deceased Presbyte-
rian ministers, to undertake TO raisc
throughout the South the money TO pay
off n debt on the institution, ana 10
enable the management to enlarge tneir
accommodations.
Mr. Hyde signifed 20 his church ms
desire. on account OF his health, when
the physicians said required a change
10 accept the offer from the Home and
School" but the authorities Of the church
declined TO allow him to resign his pas
torate. which is eminently successful.
They have consented. however. 10 his en-
gazing in the canvass for the Fredericks-
burg institution for six months, at the
end OF which time he is to return 10 his
pulpit
Mr.. Hyde IS one Of the most popular
and useful ministers in this city, and It
IS a subject for congratuation that the
city is not 10 lose him permanently; at
the same time the Fredericksburg Home
and School trustees consider themselves
fortunate in having secured his services
for six months. lie will begin his work
April 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-23
syHEET-CARs IN COLLISION.
Traction Go. and Chestnut Hill '"rs
RIM Together at seventh street.

A collision occurred on Broad street at
the seventh-street intersection last night
about $50 O'Clock between Traction Car
No. 81 and Car No. 2l2 Of the Chestnut
Hill Branch.
The latter car was quite extensively
damaged, and Motorman McGehee was
painfully. though not seriously, injured.
The platform on which he stood was
completely wrecked. and the glass from
the windows Of the yestibule cut his face
very badly. Motorman Allen, who was
I'm charge Of the Traction COmpany's car,
claims that he had right OF way, con-
tention that is emphatically denied by
the officials Of the old company Mr.
McGehee is one of the oldest and most
careful of the motormen in the employ
of the Richmond Railway and Electric
Company, and Mr.. Aliens record as
careful mOtorman Is unblemishod.
The side Of the Traction Company's car
was scraped and battered, but the dam
age is not extensive.