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The Republican journal., 1899-02-23
The school-Master VS.. the Public

Why is it that the average man takes so
! little interest in schools and school teach
ers? The facts have often been pointed
out and hardly need citation. Thew are
evident on every hand Where, for in
stance, are the business or professional
men who read educational journals. at
tend educational conventions, or visit the
schools where their own children are be-
ing taught? Occasionally there is a
preacher who gives little attention to
education and the work of the schools
or doctor who Exhibits an interest in
school hygiene, but the general run of
men have as little knowledge OF, or inter
est in, the work of the schools, as thew
have in the movements of Jupiter's
moons. When man is elected to mem
bership in school board, thing which
he will not allow to occur, as rule. I'M
less he has a grudge to satisfy or an axe
to grind, he usually develops some in
terest in the matter of EMPLOY q or dis
charging teachers, in letting contracts for
the years supply of coal, or in making
deals in regard to the Saooption of text
books or the purchase of school appara-
tus, but he rarely takes the trouble to in
form himself about school methods or
policies. If he visits the school it is only
in perfunctory way and because the law
requires it, and quite often he does not
even trouble himself this much. The
newspapers, which are fair index of
popular interest, give much less space to
school affairs and education, than they do
to medical or hygienic questions, to legal
affairs, to religious intelligence, or to any
other professional or business interest,
Out of any fifteen or twenty general mat
tiers of human concern, which might be
ranked in the order of their Importance
by the amount of space given them in the
newspapers, education would appear we'll
down toward the bottom of the list.
The Republican journal., 1899-02-23
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The Republican journal., 1899-02-23

The disagreeable truth is that the aver
age citizen has very little respect for, or
interest in the schoolmaster or his work.
whatever platitudes he may utter about
'our splendid system of free schools,'' or
''our glorious democratic policy of popu-
lar education when he happens to be
making patriotic speech. Y our 'busi-
ness man, even though his ''business''
is no more than little one room corner
grocery, regards the teacher as he does
the preacher, with a certain tolerant con
tempt which he is not always polite
enough to take the pains to conceal
The Republican journal., 1899-02-23

We think most teachers have noticed
what we are pointing out. They have
felt its sting with an Indignant mental
protest, and, no doubt, have wondered
why it is that the average man treats
with practical contumely what, theoreti-
cally, he admits to be the most important
force Of civilization.
The Republican journal., 1899-02-23

81 had a severe Cancer which was at first
only n fo.r hlntches lint | Thought would
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
SHAMROCK SPREADS WINGS.
First Trip in American Waters Wa.
Entirely Satisfactory.

= D
New York. Sept 5.-The Shamrock
spread her wings for her first practice
in American waters yesterday and ev-
cry one who saw her move said she was
very fast. The spin occupied about
three hours and the Shamrock covered
about thirty nautical miles. although
she did not sail over any prescribed
course. AT times she travelled at a rate
of about twelve knots an hour, judged
by the speed of q tug boat whose power
is we'll known. The breeze was strong
throughout the day and at times at
tained velocity Of fifteen knots an
hour. She travelled very fast and point
ed up within three and a half points of
the wind. remarkable performance
for a yacht of her type. Another notice.
able feature was the absence of a big
wave under her quarter when sailing at
highest speed. This feature is especially
advantageous for the reason that such
wave is a great drag on yacht. 1t
was one of the principal faults of the
Valkarye III.
David Barrie, Sir Thomas Lipton's
representative, said last night:
1.-The day passed without accident. In
the morning the Shamrock made thir-
teen knots. There was a fine breeze.
and the boat was very steady"
Sir Thomas Is more than pleased.
Mr.. Barrie said there would be an-
other trial today with another set OF
uai1C
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
Lobensula insults women.

London, Sept. 5.-What is now known
as the black scandal at the South AZ
rican exhibition Earls court, was
again brought to public attention yes
terday by the appearance of the black
prince, Lobengula. at a West London
police court on charges of behaving in
disorderly manner in Lille road and
causing crowd TO assemble.
The policeman who made the arrest
said that on Sunday night he saw Lo-
bengula fresh from his honeymoon at
Eastbourne with several other colored
men, accosting respectable white wo-
men who passed along the Lille road,
outside the entrance to the exhibition.
The prince. 1t was charged, took hold of
several OF the women, who screamed
and ran away.
Lobengula's defense was that he knew
the women. but he could not explain
why they screamed and fled. The mag
istrate said he regretted that the wo-
men who We're molested did not appear
and prosecute. as then he would have
been able to punish the offender severe
ly. He bound the prisoner over in rec
ognizances for good behavior for six
months and told him to keep the peace.
otherwise he would get into serious diff
ficulties
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
|GDAY FOR 1R[ [G.A.R.
Presidents Presence Lends Interest
TO the Encampnent and the
Big Parade.
Ihirty.fiv Thousand Grtzzlsd Vet.
Grams Reviewed by cKinley
and His Party
Grand Ovation For the Chfsf Exscu.
tive Sampson and His Cap.
tsins Are There

Philadelphia, Sept. 5.-This was the
big day OF the Grand Army eficamp-
ment. The city was alive early. The
presence OF Mckinley added to the In
terest. His drive over the route Of the
parade aroused the greatest enthusiasm
among the crowds on the streets. Ad-
miral Sampson and the captains of his
fleet called on the president early and
they accompanied him in the trip over
the route Of the parade. The great
wave OF cheering which broke out when
the party appeared never ceased at any
point along the route till the return to
the reviewing stand. shortly after 10.
The parade moved over the principal
streets, covering a distance Of five
miles. Caps were lifted and colors
dipped, as the veterans passed Inde-
pendence Hall. Post No. l, OF Rockford,
ILL.,, the Oldest in the Grand Army,
headed the parade. Gen. George II.
Thomas headquarters flag was carried
by the post named for him at the head
Of the Illinois division. Thirty-five
thousand men were in line. The avenue
was aflame with white columns, fes-
toons. bunting and laurel at the favor
ite view points.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
BEEF WAR NOT ABANDONED.
Retailers Prepared to Wage a Bi:
Fight on the Trust.


New York, Sept. 5.--There has been
no abandonment by the retail butchers
of Manhattan of their intention TO fight
the beef trust. Louis j. Wagner, presi-
dent of the Greater New York Retail
Butchers Association, says:
we are preparing for national
movement ON the part of the retail
butchers to fight the trust This will be
effected through the National Retail
Butchers Mutual Protective Associa-
ton, which has members in
every city in the United States,
and which has therefore much
Influence and can command a
large capital. 1t is splendidly organized
and will not be at all afraid to try is
sues with the beef trust when the prop
er tine comes.
I'VE are now considering the question
of buying a large slaughter house plant
in Kansas City, one of the largest and
most successful establishments of the
kind in the west. How much Will 1T cost
to acquire this property? In round ns-
ures about s2.500000. A committee from
the Greater New York Retail Butchers
Association will leave here next week
for Kansas City to examine the plant.
In the matter of supplying beef to stock
holders we would expect to ship beef
from the Kansas City establishment
direct to other cities in the southwest
and northwest. A slaughter house
which 1t is intended to start in Jersey
City, Hoboken or somewhere else near
New York will supply cities in this part
of the country"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
Old Claim Granted.

enawa, Sept. 5.--Joseph H. Perry, one
of the good farmers of Lincoln town
ship, Monona county, after waiting
t.lirty-two years, has received notice
from the government claims depart
ment at Washington, D. c.,
that his claim of $2,435 for
cattle killed by the Indians in 1865 and
1867 has been allowed. Mr.. Perry was
formerly engaged in freighting from
Omaha to Denver and points In Wyo-
ming and Utah, and made thirty-eigh
trips across the plains. His claim has
been filed many years. but was delayed
for various causes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
T.-Fe,IyULLETIN.
.NOlIgl5lI NEWS OF TODAY
The weather.

~ 5/ III Tho Weather..
6>.fTPartly cloudy, preceded b,
thunder storms in the west tonight; no
so warm In the east and central to-
night; variable winds.
Enthusiastically fair tonight ant
Wednesday; cooler in the north ant
central tonight; variable winds.
PAGE ONE
TELEGRAPH AND GENERAL:
The Transvaal Crisis.
Big Day for G. A. X. Encampment.
Labori Asks for Foreign Evidence.
Movements of the Troops.
Philippine Commission to Meet.
Statement of Cummins Men.
Capital News and Comment.
PAGE TWO
IOWA AND GENERAL:
Koeller's Murderers Confess.
Strange Story from Atlanta.
Altgeld's s Talks in New York.
Settlement of Alaska Boundary.
PAGE THREE
IOWA NEWS.
Strange Murder of Burlington Girl.
A Sensation of Nevada.
Ames Student Badly Hurt.
Short Iowa Specials.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
Rest Not Labor" Day.
The Teachers Work.
Sound Stock Market.
+ Looker-On's Observations.
Topics and Press Comment.
Iowa Items and Newspapers
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Does Fitzgerald Know the Matthews
and Wilson Murderers?
Methodist District Conference.
Field Day Sports.
Miscellaneous City News.
PAGE ElGH
MARKETS AND GENERAL:
Clinton County Convention.
The Tuesday Markets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05

and has given his cordial endorsement
to the work which Mr.. Wallace has pre-
pared. Mr.. Wallace was himself fear
full that the idea of government super
vision and examination of trusts, after
the plan of national bank examination,
would be taken as too radical, and a n
unwarranted interference in private
business. The proposal was first adj
vanced by him in an address year or
more ago, and at that time called down
on his head good deal of criticism. But
the more he has investigated it the
more confident he has become that the
position is correct. 1t has been a mat
ter of much qualification to him to note
that Hon. George E. Roberts, director
Of the MINI. anu one OF the clearest,
most conservative and logical writers
Iowa has produced, advocates the same
plan in recent article in the Review
of Reviews. While Mr.. Wallace claims
to have the original patent on the idea,
he is glad to see it accepted and so
forcibly set forth by man of Mr.. Rob-
erts' abilities.
The ministers OF Des Moines met
Francis Murphy yesterday and dis
cussed the question of temperance
campaign in Des Moines and Iowa.
They decided on Sept 10 as the date to
begin operations, and will inaugurate
their work on that evening with a meet
ing held on Governors Square, East
Des Moines They Will stay their hold
ing daily meetings for a couple of
weeks, and will then move to South Des
Moines for a stay of three weeks or a
month. From there they will go TO the
west side and spend a couple of weeks
lin different parts of town, making in all
six weeks or two months of meetings.. Nc
action has been taken on the anti-treat
movement, but it is understood that
Mr.. Murphy intends talking on that
subject to a considerable extent and
lin fact, making it. if possible, popular
movement. When they have finished
with Des Moines they intend to begin a
campaign of the state.
The executive committe of the Polk
county society of the Iowa Anti Saloon
League met in Des Moines yesterday to
discuss ways and means to prevel>-She
brewery people from obtaining petit
ton for the manufacture of liquor in
Des Moines. The meeting was secret,
but members of the committee have
said they intend TO publish the name of
every man who signs the petition. and
in other ways do all in their power to
KEEP the brewers from securing the ma
in,it,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
M,KlNLEY MEETS COMRADES.
President Given q Warm Greeting
by the Veterans at Philadelphia.

President Given q Warm Greeting
by the Veterans at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Sept. 5.-Comrade Nc
Kinley received a tremendous ovation
from the thousands Of old soldiers gath
cred for the national G. A. r. encamp-
ment when he arrived from Washing
ton at 9 o'clock last night. With barred
head he marched through the charging
multitude from the train to his car
riage. The grizzled veterans who thir-
ty or more years ago tramped through
the southern swamps, who stood shoul-
der to shoulder in the terrible fields of
carnage or shared the poor lot of camp
life with the man who has risen to the
highest office in the gift Of the nation,
grew wildly enthusiastic as the presi-
dent smiled and bowed his way through
the ranks Of the boys"
The president was accompanied by
Secretary of War Root, Secretary Of
Agriculture Wilson, Professor Schur-
man. president of the Philippine COM
mission; j. Addison Porter, the presi-
dents private secretary, and Assistant
Secretary G. B. Cortelyou. Mrs. Nc
Kinley was not with the party. Assist
ant Secretary Cortelyou says her health
is very much improved. but she re-
mained at home on the advice of her
physician.
The presidential party was met at the
Pennsylvania railroad station by Mayor
Ashbridge, Gen. Louis Wagner, chair
man of the executive committee, and a
number Of the city officials. The station
was thronged and Gordon of police
men was necessary to keep the crowds
no q tho ha1 v}a{.nrc m n n Ia
their way from the train to the car
riages in waiting.
President Mckinley walked with un-
covered head from the train shed to the
street and was cheered to the echo. He
smiles and bows. The party was driven
president Immediately retired to his pri-
vate sitting room.
At 10 o'clock members OF the United
German Singing Societies. accompanied
by band arrived at the hotel and
serenaded the president. They sang
three German selections and finished
with "The Star Spangled Banner" in
which the multitude joined. During the
rendition OF the songs President Nc
Kinley sat on the window ledge and at
atc SoASiuo'oiao VI etiSAi leu Tue Applause.
There were loud cries for speech, but
the president merely bowed and waved
his white fedora hat.
Rear Admiral Sampson, who occupies
the suite OF rooms Immediately over
those of the president enjoyed the sere-
made equally as we'll as Mr.. Mckinley
He stood at the window Of his parlor
until the last song was sung. 1t was
some time before the throng in the
street observed him. but when his pres
ence became known he was loudly
Z cheered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
Communion 10 Nieet,

Washington. Sept. 5.-There will be a
meeting OF the Philippines commission
in Washington. probably in November
for the purpose Of preparing its report
on the Philippines.
All the members will be present, ex-
cept Maj. Gen. Otis, who Will remain al
Manila as governor general OF the Phil
ippines and the COMMUNICATIVE chief OF
the American forces In those islands. II
Is understood that instructions will be
sent to Professor Worcester and Mr.
DENLY. the remaining civilian members
of the commission In Manila. to expe-
dite the work they are now on. 30 they
can sail for the United States early In
October and reach Warrington in time
% formulate their report.
- rsoeet VIII probably BE transmit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
DEATH OF CHIEF BLACK HAWK

Famous Old :Winnebago Warrior
Passes Away at Brockway, Wis.
Black River Falls, Wis. Sept. 81
Black, Hawk, the most noted of the
chiefs OF the Wisconsin Winnebago In
dians, died last week In the town of
Brockway, few miles from this city,
aged 80 years. Black Hawk has been
well known in the western part of Wis
consin for the last fifty years, was al
ways friend of the whites and on sew
|eral occasions prevented the Winne-
|bagos from taking the warpath against
the palefaces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
spanish Captains Aca aui,ted.

Moreau, who commanded the 'Cristobal
Colon at the battle of Santiago de Cuba,
and Gen. Parede, who was on board the
Colon, the charges arising from the de-
struction of the Spanish fleet. was con-
cluded yesterday. Both were acquitted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
plarue spread. in lndia

Bombay, Sept. 5.-Lord Sandhurst,
governor Of Bombay. in the course of q
speech at Poona, said the plague was
spreading and owing to the failure OF
the monsoon. famine is also staring at
them. He expressed the hope that the
September rains would come to their
relief. 1T IL stated that arrangements
will be made to open reMee routes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
To Organize New Regiment.

San Francisco, Sept. SIT is possible
a special volunteer regiment will be
raised in this city to enter the field
against the Filipinos Capt. Geary, OF
the California heavy artillery. who has
just brought his boys back, telegraphed
to Washington the idea Of organizing
another regiment from among the re-
turned fighters and former volunteers
OF the west Permission was partly
granted. but the governor OF California
must approve it before anything can be
done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
FEAR THE OUTCOME.

French AuthOEItfes Troubled Over
Possible RDp0lt of the Dreyfus
Case.
RennesA France, Sept. 5.-As the end
of the Dreyfus court martial trial comes
within sight the French government is
beginning to display fear that the
verdict may give ris- to troubles. and
orders have just been received by two
regiments of infantry and one cavalry
regiment, already within hail of Rennes,
to hold themselves in readiness to
march on the town at the first sign OF
disorder, to occupy all strategical points
and TO repress manifestations In their
inception.
The local anti -Dreyfusard organs, by
their anti-Soreign articles. have already
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
American Bank kers Meet.

Cleveland, o.. Sept. 5.-The American
Bankers Association assembled in an
|nual convention today with 1000 to 1900
bankers present. After the welcoming
addresses and responses, President
Russell delivered the annual address
and the secretary read the annual re-
mort
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
MARsHAILTowN. IOWA. SEPTEMBER 5.
ted to congress with the presidents

message.
Mr.. schurman has not submitted q
written report to the president or Sec
retary Hay. He has presented to these
officials, however, his Views on condi-
tions in the archipelago. He is confident
that the insurrection Is losing strength.
and that the army which will be placed
at Gen. Otis disposal will be able to
promptly quell the revolution.
He says that the American army is
the finest. best-fed and equipped force
in the world. and he Is enthusiastic Of
Its conduct in the military operations.
He believes that IL it were not for the
fear of Aguinaldo many OF the natives
would withdraw their support, and he
thinks that Aguinaldo's popularity is
materially lessening.
Mr.. Schurman will have several fur
ther conferences with Secretary Hay
for the purpose of informing that OFF,
cial on various points which have not
yet been touched upon as exhaustively
as the secretary desires.
The officials decline to discuss the
character of the recommendations made
by Mr.. Schurman, but 1t is generally
admitted that the statement made in
these dispatches last night concerning
the proposed form OF government to be
given the islands is an outline Of Mr..
|Schurman's views.
Secretary Root contributed to the
cabinet the facts concerning the organ
ization of the new volunteer regiments,
with statement OF the transportation
arrangements already made. Mr.. Root
is confident that all the troops will be at
Manila at the end Of the rainy season.
The question Of admitting Porto Ri
can tobacco into Cuba at a lower rate
of duty was also discussed, but it was
said after the cabinet meeting that no
decision on this point had been reached.
The time OF the cabinet was also taken
with considering the developments in
the Alaskan boundary controversy re-
ported upon by Secretary Hay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
Posfomce Clerk.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 5-The national
convention of postofiice clerks today
dropped from membership for non-pay-
ment of dues 119 branches, leaving only
165 branches in the association. In ex-
ecutive session the convention discussed
niyil sarvicp
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
John Y. McKane Dying.

New York, Sept. 5.-John Y. McKane
formerly the political boss OF Coney
Island. and whose trial and conviction
In 1894 for ballot box stuffing gave him
national notoriety, is dying at his home
in Coney Island Of acute dyspe -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
Denied at War Office.

London, Sept 5.-The war Office has
issued, as usual, a dental of the pub
llished report that three more infantry
brigades have been ordered to the Cape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
Kansns Bank Failure,

Washington, Sept. 5.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency today closed the
Atchison National Bank, Atchison, Kan
The report of June 80. showed it had a
capital of $4,000; surplus, $11 400; due
ldepositors, $4,000; circulation out
standing, s45,o The suspension is due
to bad investments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
THE HOTTEST DAY.

warmest September Day In History
of Weather Bureau at Des Moines.
Des Moines. Sept. 5-Today is the
hottest day, in September, in the his
tory of the weather bureau in this city.
1t is 80 above, but no sunstrokes have
been reported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
Three Cases OF Plague.

Oporto, Sept. 5.-There were three
new cases OF the plague and one death
YESTERDAY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
KAssoN SEES M'KINLEY.
Believed Important Alaskan Ne
gotiatfons Are Under Discussion.

gotiations Are Under Discussion.
Washington, Sept. 5.-Kasson, special
plenipotentiary, arrived in Washington
and had conference with the president
yesterday. 1t is believed negotiations
looking to q modus vivendi for the tenn
porary delimination of the Alaska boun-
Diary are under discussion, inasmuch as
Kasson is member of the high joint
Canadian commission and had given
much attention to the boundary issue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-09-05
yellow Fever situation

Washington, Sept. 5.-The official re-
port shows that so far there have been
twenty -eight cases of yellow fever at
Key West. three fatal.