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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
BIG SYNDICATE FORMED.
owa capi.ali.t- Euylng Rlce lands

Iowa Capitalists Buyins Rice Lands
in Texas.
Houston. Tex. Dec. 27.-An Iowa
syndicate headed by d. R. Hurl and
A. NJ. Mcvey has secured options on
li.ooo acres Of rice land in Jefferson
county, for which it was agreed 10 pay
sl25.ooo. The syndicate is projected
with a capital of 100000 for the pur-
pose of raising rice. Farmers from
Iowa will be brought to Texas to do the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
SHIPPERS WIN A POINT.

Interstate Commerce Commission to
submit Evidence to Attorney Cen
cral.
Washington. Dec. 27.-The interstate
commerce commission has decided to
comply with the request of the ship
pers of freight to transmit to8the attor-
ney general of the United States a
transcript of the evidence taken before
the commission last week on the in
crease in classification of freight by the
official classification committee. The
shippers desire the attorney general to
take action by injunction or otherwise
to restrain the railroads from putting
the classification into effect on Jan. !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
Two Killed In u F,yht.

Huntsville. Ala, Dec. 27-At Deposit,
near here. Jesse Hardin cut Uncle
James Hardin's throat, killing him, and
seriously wounded John Hardin. James
Hardin's brother. Mac Russell then
shot and killed Jesse Hardin. All are
we'll known and prominent in politics.
The cause Of the fight is not known.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
Matektny Relief Force.

London, Dec. 27.--'rhe Rhodesian- Nj
fekng relief force, according to advlces
from Mechuai, Bechuenaland, Dec. 10.
is progressing sloD.ly owing TO the ne
cessitv of repairing bridges, averaging
one per mile. An Interrupted Boer
mail bag shows that twenty Beers
were killed and many wounded in a
British attack on Soquani laager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
carneaie.s Git to Lincoln. Neb.

Austin, Texas, Dec. 27.-Mrs. w. j.
Bryan received letter from Andrew
Carnegie stating that he would gladly
furnish the money for the erection of a
library building at Lincoln. Neb., which
1t is estimated Will cost between $4,000
and $75, 600.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
M,rncd by the Queen.

London. Dec. % The queen pro-
claimed warning today to all British
subjects not TO assist the inhapltants
of Transyaal or Orange Free State OF
sell or transport merchandise thereto
under penalty of the law. The procla-
NATION will be gaZetted tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27

night and in The extreme south Thurs
day; continued cold.
PAGE oNK
ToDAYss TELEG RAPHIC NEWS.
Winston Churchill Tells Of His Es-
cape.
British Inactivity Continues.
Failure of Another Boston Firm.
Shippers Win Point.
The Teachers Meeting.
New Iowa Central Manager.
PAGE i,w
TELEGRAPH AND GENERAL:
Roberts on Currency supply.
Treasury Clerk Steals a Sack Of Gold
ships Crew Perish at Sea
News Of the bay.
PAGE rHsxE
IOWA NEWS
Report Of Educational Council
Paving Law Declared unconstitu
tiona.
Northwestern Passenger Robbed.
Short Iowa Specials.
PAGES Fous AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
Fraternal Insurance Orders.
Is Colonization Profitable2 q
Topics and Press Comment.
Iona Items and New spapers.
Life in England.
rAGE- >tN AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS
A Plea For Cummns.
Soldiers Home Needs.
Big Damage Suit Begun
Railway Einploye Hurt.
Local Miscellany.
PN,a III;
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
The LaneHoover Live Bird Race.
Wednesday's Markets by Wire.
The Names Dead al Arlington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
THE LAwToN FUND.

subscriptions Today Reach sum OF
S31, ,lO1.
Washington, Dec. 27.-Subscriptions
to the Lawton home fund amount to-
day to S31. .404
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
YOUNG WOMAN EXECUTED.
walk. Flrmly and u.na.sis.ed to the

Walks Firmly aud Tnnssisted to The
Scaifold.
Brandon. Manitoba, Dec. 27.-Emily
Hilda Blake, domestic, was hanged
this morning for the murder OF her
mistress, Mrs. Lane. The execution
was private.
Miss Blake, who was only % years
old, walked firmly to the scaffold with
out assistance and was the coolest OF
the party. She made no statement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
Death OF Mrs. Curtis.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, Dec. 27.-Mrs Mary Eliza
beth Curtis. mother of ex-Congressman
George NJ. and c. F. Curtis, of Curtis
Bros. & Co.. died at her home here this
morning, aged n years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
Iealousv cause. a Trauedy.

Springfield, o.. Dec. 1e.-Frank B.
Coe shot and killed his wife and then
shot himself. probably fatally. Jeal-
ousy is thought to have been the cause
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
Might Arouse America.

Paris, Dec. 27.--The demands that are
being made in certain high quarters in
England for immediate action on the
part of the British government to pre-
vent the transportation of supplies 10
the Beers by way of Delagoa bay have
quckened French interest in the ru-
mored possibility of trouble between
the United. States and Great Britain in
consequence of the alleged seizure by
British cruisers of American -four of
Lourenzo Marques. All the Paris papers
publish a Washington dispatch sivine
the opinion of Cramnond Kennedy, AN
authority on international law, regard
ing the matter. AS j remarked in my
cable last night, nothing so tickles the
French palate as the merest suspicion
of possibility that congress and the
administration will get into an Anglo
American quarrel as an outgrowth of
the Transvaal war
NJ. Leopold Flourens, former minister
Isof foreign affairs. in the following re-
marks on the subject reflects the mod
crate French opinion. In my judg
ment," he said, ..the British naval com
mander acted overhastily if he made the
seizure reported. Such action would be
particularly unfortunate in the case of
American ships. but on the other hand
| the fact that American cargoes are he
| ones involved is sufficient ground for
assurance that no new International
complications will arise. No breach Of
the present friendly relations between
| the two countries can be regarded as
possible. and in very few days the epi
| sode probably will sink into insignifi-
cance.
Some such incident as the one nov
occupying the Washington state depart
ment was To be foreseen owing 70 the
| British governments 5 natural irritation
OYER the trend Of affairs al ioglagoa bay.
If the rumors that succor is reaching
the Beers by way o. 1.ourenzo Marques is
true. then Portuguese East Afriea is
5Ilikeiy 10 become an interesting center of
/ war operations. for such violation OF
lneutrality Great Britain can not toler-
ate Downing street viii probably put
an end to the abuse If it exists. but do
Inot think the end will be Portugal's loss
i Iof-thecolony. All the news from l-our-
lenso Marques. however, is too vague 10
serve as ground for an opinion, aud
4 those here are rash Who attempt 70
prophesy just What Will be the course Of
Ieyellts here. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
Bix F,ire MI Fort vayne.

Fort Wayne, Ind. Dec. 2T.The
wholesale and retail dry goods estab-
lishment Of George d. Ewad & Co and
the crockery store of NJ. +. Kaag
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
MAY DECLARE A STRIKE.
Eastern Coal Miner. Demand Big In.
crense in Wages.

crease III Wages.
Altoona, Pa, Dec. Representa-
tives OF $4,000 miners in the bitunlinous
coal district are meeting today at vari-
Gus points to consider the feasibility of
strike for a general increase of 80
per cent in wages. The miners say that
unless the operators consent to the de-
mand general strike is certain. The
operators today informed the men that
they regard their demands as prepos-
ferrous. If the miners are in earnest a
strike will be declared before Jan. 1.
The Mine Work crs.
indianapolis, Dec 27.-The executive
committee of the United Mine Workers
OF America is in session here. Besides
President John Mitchell and Secretary
-M-.ts. Pearce there are present r.
REIN, president of District No. IL, Bea-
con. Iowa: Edwin Perry, Oskaloosa,
Iowa; William johnson, Westerville,
ILL.,. Eugene Sellers, Athens, NJ; and
others Mitchell says the object of the
meeting is TO arrange for national
convention to be held at indianapolis
on Jan. l5 and the joint conference OF
miners and coal operators, which meets
here on Jan. u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
Mississippi Kivcr I losed.

Dubuque, Dec. 27-The river closed
yesterday at noon. A firm ice bridge is
now established across the river above
the bridge. This is one of the latest
closings known for years. Last year
the river closed on November 26. with
firm ice bridge at Eagle Point. The
stage of water is unusually high at this
time of year, being 23 feet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27
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A GRAVE CRIME.

Charge OF Attempting 10 Rape a
step Daughter.
Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, Dec. 81. Mayor j. J..
Jenkins. of Central City, was arrested
this morning on a charge of attempts
to rape his step-daughter. Minnie Viii
liams. aged Il. The child's mother was
absent at the time the assault was at
tempted. The girl escaped from the
house in her night clothes and stayed
with some friends. where she is still
stopping. Jenkins virtually admits his
guilt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27

Plague Raging in New Caledonia.
sydney. n. S. w. Dec. British
Consul Nouma confirms the report that
the plague. of a severe type, is raging
and many deaths have occurred in New
Caledonia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27

In regard TO the presidency, there is
nothing definite. The city superintend-
ents and the normal people both want
il and claim it is their right The STATE
Normal people are putting up -Arey,
Wright and Colegrove as men suitable
suggested by several as a good man If
the city superintendent are 10 have
the place. There is some feeling that
bean going north for some time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-27

The sixth day ! managed to board a
train beyond Middleburg. from whence
there was direct service to Delagoa.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
VERDICT CoRoNER's JURY

The coroner's jury summoned [,
Coroner Eben n. Perry to inquire int
the death Of John W. Tooke, who wa
killed in the yard of the Grand grunl
Railway system on the night of Februar!
9th. held its final session yesterday after
noon, at the Office OF the county attorney
The Jury was composed of George "
Beale, foreman; Henry :. Trickey, Jane
l.. Aver, Albert p. WEIGH, Franklin II
N orse and John +. Farr
The following witnesses were examined
DR.. Henry p. Merrill, who was sum
moned Immediately after the accident
Thomas O'Neil, the engineer; Charles /.
Lord, foreman of the yard; Patrick +.
Crosby, switchman. and John l.. Abbott
night wat Gilman.
The jury found that Tooke came to hi
death from injuries received on Fehruarl
9Th, while employed as switchman in th'
yard OF the Grand Trunk system, Will,
crossing track No II, by being run ovel
~ a freight car being driven or kicke
rom the engine house track, so called. &
t-nck No If, by engine No. GA then ID
there owned and operated ty the railway
company.
County Attorney Libby appeared in be
bali of the state.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
SAMUEL l.. BA TIES.
Portland, February 18th, 1899.
FUNERALS HELD YESTERDAY.

The funeral of the late Elizabeth Grace
Loring was held yesterday morning at ten
O'Clock from the Cathedral of the I'm
maculate Conception. Requiem high mass
WAS celebrated in the presence of large
congregation by Rev. Father Barry, and
Father Barry also delivered the sermon
paying high tribute to the many good
qualities In the character of the deceased
The floral display was elaborate and the
funeral cortege, all in white, made an
impressive appearance The interment
will be ut Calvary.
The funeral of Bartholomew Quinn took
place yesterday forenoon from his late
residence, No AIS Portland street. A
requiem high mass was celebrated by
Rev. Father o Dowd, ut the church Of
the Sacred Heart at nine o'clock.
The funeral % the late Catherine L.
Walsh was held from the Cathedral Of the
immaculate Conception yesterday aftsr-
noon at 2 30 The burial was in Calvary
cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
rHE kuMoR DENIED.

The Hebrew Republican club through
its president. denies that the Hebrews Of
Portland have decided TO vote for Robin
son and states that the article published
The club voted that in the contest for ire
mayoralty nomination it would take no
active part as an organization but wouid
allo the members to vote for either can
didate they desired to see nominated by
the Republicans. ~
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
DEERING AND THE PUBLIC LIBRA

The ladies employed at the Public
Library have had their time taken up,
and suffered much annoyance ever since
the governor signed the bill annexing
Deering TO Portland, by the number OF
Deering people who seemed TO think that
the wedding of the two cities was an ac.
complished fact 1t Is the desire of the
trustees of the Public Library TO accom-
modate the Deering people as quickly as
possible New cards have got to be pro-
vidsl at once for their use. There is no
reliable directory II Deeripg ana conse-
quently Deering people have to be youched
for But all arrangements will be com
pleted and everything will be in readiness
to take care Of the Deering people at the
inauguration of the new city govern
ment of isge-i90O, after which the Deer
ing people will enjoy all the advantages OF
the library that Portland people do, and
1t is hoped the arrangements will he so
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
FUNERAL OF A. S. LEGRoW.

The funeral services of the late Albert
terday afternoon from his late residence
% Sherman street, Rev. W. 81. Kimmell
officiating. The members OF Bosworth
post, 6. \. r., were In attendance and
the Grand Army services was performed.
The bearers were Herbert Sargent, Leroy
Tobie, Frank Johnston and Albert Pur-
rington. There was no music. There
were many floral tributes Interments
was ut Evergreen.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
IN rHs PoLIoe coua1.
First Case From ciiy's New Possessions
Yesterday.

Proceeding at tho Municipal court tails
morning were made more interesting by
couple of assault rases. One between
members of the Assyfian settlement on
Fore street, and the second between two
members of the Italian colony at Brieh-
ton Corner The last IS the first to come
from what wal once Dserine.
Mara Handony, an Assyriau. came In
and swore out complaint that Solomon
Joseph. Assyrian pedd'er, had threat.
ened to Kill him on Fore street Friday.
and he wanted Joseph placed under
bonds TO keep tho peace.
Mara Ilandouy aud his Brother Peter,
both testified TO substantially the same
effect that Joseph had met them in
Foden's store on Fore street, Friday AZ
ternoon and told them that II he didn't
kill Mara before. long, he. Joseph was u
fool. This SO alarmed the Handonys that
they entered complaint at the police
station. sAre you afraid that Joseph
win xii your' asked handony s coun.
sci, Vim. *. Neal, Esq. "Sure honest.
am afraid. " repliei Mara.
W. IL. Looney, ESQ, defended Joseph,
and succeeded in proving an alibi. Joseph
and number of other witnesses testified
that Joseph was In the store of Ahedeleh
Ferriss ON Fore street, all Friday fore
noon. huying goods. He was not out Of
the store at all between the hours of s Is
and H. 15
The Brighton corner case was COM
plant against Giovanni Dilunar for as
sault on Carlo Antonio Dorio Cato.
This matter arises from disagreement
on Friday night last IL seems that half
a dozen Italians or so board IN one Of
the Sumner 9. Libbj's houses at Brigh.
ton corner. On Friday night Dilunar
and a companion who occupy the down
stairs part of the.house, came home quite
late with two women and made SO much
noise that the other Italians up stairs
were awakened and could not get to sleep
again. Cato went down and politely,
as he claimed, asked that the party be
more quiet as he and his companions
wanted to sleep. Dilunar made some in
sulting reply and squabbls followed,
In which Dilunar, IL is claimed by Cato,
tried 10 sthD ShtO with u pair III tulior =
scissors. Diluna succeeded in cutting
some holes in Cato's coat before the scis-
surs were taken away from him. Cato
then entered complaint against Dilunar
and the polic1 arrested the party.
The case was conducted by Attorneys
ID. A. Mesher for Cato. and f. l. Moore
for Dilunar, through MIR. Charles Cassassa
as interpreter. Dilunar WAS sentenced
TO four months in the county jail
There was In addition to these cases
four cases of intoxication.
The janitor Of the salvation Army hall
stated that Richard Nj. Fitzgerald was up
there drunk and gave him considera BILE
trouble. He was sentenced TO 80 days
In Jail and 10 pay fine of s. and costs.
Thomas j. Jones made things lively at
Randall's restaurant Sunday. He offered
a meal ticket 10 pay ment for dinner,
which MIR. Randall refused to accept.
Jones took otfenss and started in to chas.
tise MIR. Jones. but was unsuccessful
and finally fouud himself at the police
station. He got off with fine.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
YHE ALARM WAS NEDLEss,

The fifteenth alarm for February was
yesterday afternoon for fire in the house
at the corner OF Waterville ana Adams
street owned by the Casco Loan and
Building association. The tire WAS in the
basement of the part OF the house occn-
pied by Patrick Lagan, in pile Of
shavings in closet. 1t was extinguished
before the engines arrived and the alarm
was in reality needless. Ii was u cold,
hard nun. The damage was slight.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
MAiNM sOCLNTY s. 1. r

The Maine Society Of the sons of the
American Revolution will hold It's annual
meeting in the Casino at Riverton on
Wednesday, February -, at 10 a. III.
There is a proposition to amend the con =
stitutiou SO as 10 give past presidents VIII
retain their mem bership IN the soc ely q
sent in the council. The annual bar qu II
Will lie held at p. m The after dinner
speakers will be Gen. j. l.. Ch6mb riair
of Brunswick, Col Ii. IL. Burbank OF
Saco and Prof. |. T. Frisbee OF Lewiston
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14

In THIS city, Zen ~. Elizabeth Burrs, aaed
20 years months.
Notice oil funeral hercafier.l
At Great Jhebeaguv. Fob / i, Ira G.. Redlon,
aged SO years months
Burial 1t LewNtnn, Maue.1
In umberllrd Nils Feb. /, John Buruh7if.
Funeral THIS TUESDAY afternoon at nc orN
Ia ellsworth Feb. i. DAISY, Gaushier Of Mr..
and Ars l.. II Sraiton. Ysea lN years
In Suiry. Frh. =. seul lrundy. aged - We tr,.
In Ellsworth. Jan. =, DtHiei {. MOoubury.
aged u Yeats
In Norwa,. Feb. &. Male . !, son OF Nh. and
Mrs. Isaac d. Pugree agrs - ,eafN.
| In Souin FATS, Feb Il, Mr.. Hannah ~ trcou.
aeed SO yeats.
Jagged So wears
la Caseo, Feb. b Joseph Brown, aerd yrs.
in Fauis Feb 4, Mrs. Elflrg lran&s, ~ q
In Norwa fv5 3. Miss Ger,r,,d- : MI ct
aged 10 years.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
LENTAL SERVICES.

The Lental services at s. Lules
Cathedral are announced as follows:
Ash Wednesday-Holy Communion Z
and II u. nj. Morning Prayer at O'Clock.
Service and sermon, II q. M, and 745
p. IN.
Sundays-Service and sermon, 10. 80 "a.
m, and 7.30 p. IN.
Week Days-Daily at a. III. and 5 D.
IN. Wednesday and Friday. sa. M. is
m, 7.45 p. IN.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14

Any man or woman who cares TO make
a test by using Grape Nuts for a portion
OF one or two meals each day, will dnd a
distinct increase in vigor and particular
ly in brain power. Then if they feel dis.
posed TO know the reason why. they can
have Grape Nuts analzyed, and the result
Will show that the food contains the
natural phosphate of potash obtained in a
natural way from the cereals, aud al
bumen obtained in the same way. These
two elements unite together Ia the human
body to make and rebuild the gray matter
OF which the brain, solar plexus and
nerve centers are filed.
These are scientific facts which can ne
asoertained by any careful Investigator
The food Grape Nuts, is not only the
most scientifically made food in the
world, but almost any user will agree
with us that the flavor is unique and
most winning.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
MUNJoY LODGE ANNIVERSARY

The terrors of the storm in no wise pre-.
vented Mubjoy ledge. X of p. from c,le.
brating it's Goth ami versary, and las,
evening was made the occasion of a happy
gathering at the lodge rooms where the
members aud their lady friends listened
to the following programmed:
Opening Services and Introduction,
Chancellor Commander Vim. q. Newhall
Address, A. N. SAWYER
Orchestral Selections.
Vocal Solo, Miss Pike
Reading A. NJ True
Vocal Solo, MIR. Whipple
Orchestral Selections.
Mandolin and Guitar Duet. Clarke Bros.
Reading, Harry ii. Harris
Orchestral Selections
A special invitation was extended the
male members of the Katherine Rober
company to be present and they added
to the enjoyment of the evening by their
Rotations, humorous stories, cts.
A very notable feature OF the celebrA-
ton was the supper, ice cream, cake,
oornbails, coffee, etc, which was served
by the Pythian S'sterhood from booth :
appro prlately decorated in blue yellow
and red bunting, the color5 of the orde :.
Each booth bore some designation sue h
as Dahomey village, Blarney castle all
in all. making miniature midway
After supper some litEle time WAS spent
in sociability and the committee IN
charge were: Arthur l. Hamilton, man
ager; A. NJ. Sawyer, John Sherman, W.
Il. Newhall and Harry Roliok.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
SCHOONER BROKE IN TWO

Ellsworth, February i3.-The schooner
Adela Cbrson. which was bound from
Philonb, n. S. to Boston with plaster
and which struck on ledge near Oeer
Isle. February 7, has broken In two anu
will be total loss. There is no insur-
ance.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
eoXlNG EXHIBIIIoN posrpoNEp

The grand boxing exhibition which
was scheduled for last evening was post
poned until tonight at the same place, the
Auditorium. Some OF the intar-oit :
champions were unable to reach the cit,
on account of the storm and to prot ct the
public the bouts were ser forward one
uay.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LsUIsvILLE. Ky. NEW YoRKe y. Z

perfect as to commend them TO both
Deering and Portland people Hon
James p. Baxter has made personal
supervision of the whole matter, and,
while the details of the affair are very
elaborate, he has given much of his time
and thought to the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14

In this city. Eco. 10. Adallne, widow OF the
late William Ham. aged z5 years.
The funeral OF Miss Adeline Ham Will take
place this afternoon al 2.30 o'clock from her
late residence No. Lincoln ST., Ligonla.
The Portland daily press., 1899-02-14
A GUESSING CONTEST.

The management Of the Portland thea.
ire offer handsome pair OF gold
mounted opera glasses, inlaid with ivory
20 the person guessing the nearest TO The
number Of people attending the first
five performance OF the week at this re
sort. The guessing viii close Wednesday
night ut O'clock ana the first person
guessing nearest 70 the correct hunter
Will received the opera glasses. The matt
nee prices for the entire week will be ten
cents to any part OF the house.