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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
PREVENTS LYNcH1EG IN IOWA.
Sheriff Spirits Away a Negro Who's,
Life Abba Residents seek

Sheriff Spirits Away Negro Whose
Life Abba Residents seek.
ottumwa, Oct 31.-A lynching was
averted at, Abba, the county seat OF
Monroe county, last evening by the
timely action Of Sheriff Doner in get
ting Ed Booker, colored, out Of town.
Booker, it is. alleged, broke into the
sresidencs Of Mrs. Sarah Hovel, a
widow, at Abba. last night. He car
ried a. big revolver and threatened to
kill both Mrs. Hovel and her 1l-year-
old daughter. Booker was arrested. AS
the story OF his attack became know
friends Of the Hovel family became in
furiated and talked of ynching. The
sheriff took Booker to Fort Madison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
8Ai,KINLEY NOT 4AFTEis TUAS.
Exile OF the Prince Said 20 Satisfy
tho President I. Indemnity Issue


Waits.
Washington. Oct. 31.-Much as the
authorities wish that the discussion OF.
the indemnity question in connection
with the Chinese peace negotiations had
come up, II is said authoritatiyely that
this Is a matter which has not yet been
given consideration. The punishment 4
the responsible authors Of the Chinese
Aoutrages is first to be settled, and Min
lister Conger and some of his colleague yes e
at Pekin are demanding blood as expia-
tion President Mckinley, It is said, VIII
be satisfied should Prince Tuan be de-
graded and exiled. Germany, however,
wants Tuan beheaded.
Steps have not vet been taken by this
government to ascertain the extent of
the indemnity China shall pay the Unit
led States. The state department has
been informed that other powers have
been collecting data upon which to base
elaine Tor indemnity. It is said. how
ever, there is no foundation for the re-
i port that 200, ,000, 900 are being collected
from China by the powers a the amount
OF Indemnity. The total Will probably
+ hs 1reater
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
LIP1ON's Pl RK CORNER.
Final Day for the shorts Results i

Final Day Tor the Shorts Resu1tO IN
Rise of $3. to $50.
Chicago, Oct. 31.-The elimination Of
the October Pork corner controlled by
Sir Thomas Upton, came today. when
that option advanced So. rising on less
than a dozen trades from s17. yester-
day S closing price.to $40 at the close
today. Buying was by the shorts, who
heli off until the last moment. 1t is
said Sir Thomas could have made a
price of s100 just as; we'll as $40. but he
declared he had no intention Of
ssssfi,1aezinp,, anvbody
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31

PAGE ONE.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS:
America and Anglo German Treaty.
Trustee for Countess Castellane.
Campaign Tells on Roosevelt.
Congressman Sibley for Mckinley.
Some Census Statistics.
Factory Inspection in Iowa.
l,}tsE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
Cleveland to Vote for Mckinley.
Hold-Up Tragedy in Pennsylvania.
News of the Day.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS.
Lacey Sure of Election.
Iowa Campaign News.
Suicide Near Colo. ID.
Short Iowa Specials.
r.sAfi Is FoJ4s AND FIVE.
EDITORIALS:
Cleveland on Organism.
Vote Their Own Ruin.
The Later Bryan Worse Than the
First.
Topics and Press Comment.
| Iowa Items and News.
Bread at the Paris Exposition.
i,AGEs sIN AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Has the Council Blundered?
Two and One Quarter Inches of Rain
Funeral of a. b. Plough.
The Game Laws.
| Brief City News.
PACE EIGHT.
IOWA AND GENERAL:
1 Special Grain Letter by Wire.
Today's Market Quotatio ions.
| The Biennial Election Plan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31

Port Huron, Mich. Oct. 81 The Chi-
cago & Grand Trunk railroad was sold
at noon today under foreclosure pro-
3ceedings brought by the Mercantile
Trust Company, of New York, in ae-
#cordance With decree Of the United
States district court. General Manager
Hayes and r. w. Meddaugh, Of Detroit.
representing the stockholders Of the
road, were the only bidders. the road
being sold to them for s5,7Os.7O1 .04. OF
this amount. s5,437. 900 represented mort
cages and s271, ,7Oi .O4 interest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
sudaen l,eat tn .n, Neyada.

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada, Oct. 31.Fred w. Mcbride.
a painter OF this city. was found dead
on the sidewalk last night. He had ex-
pired suddenly from heart. disease, 1t is
supposed, as he was subject to that
ailment. He had separated from his
wife some time ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
3. ". Yerkcs sure OF Kentucky

Washington, Oct. 31.so confident is
John w. Yerkas that he will be elected
by the republicans as governor of Ken
3tucky at the approaching election that
he has come to Washington and volun-
tarily resigned his Office OF collector OF
internal revenue for the Eighth Ken.
lucky district. He says the democrats
will not be able to count him out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
Dc,,,ocrats win. s

Frankfort, KY. Oct. 31.-In the court
OF appeals today the Judgment OF the
lower court in the contests over minor
states offices was affirmed, thus estab-
fishing the title OF the democratic in
cumbents in these offices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
.AbRD WORK Tor TEDDY
Strain Of tho National Campaign
Telling on tho Rough Rider
Candidate.
Today's Tour Begun With Roose-
velt Not Feeling as Well
as Usual.
Bryan Speaks IN Ohio Today
Bryan Speaks in Ohio Today
Hanna in Indiana Sibley for
Mckinley.

Rochester. N. r, Oct. 81. Roosevelt
lis feeling the strain of continued talk
ing much more today than at any time
since he started on his state tour. He
left here at $3.50 and will make several
stops. reaching Buffalo at o'clock this
afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
THIEVES STEAL 500.

Depositor Robbed in Chicago Bank
by Two smooth Men.
Chicago, Oct s1.-while William r..
Frey of Ravenswood. was making up
deposit of 500 in the First National
Bank today he was robbed of all his
money by two men, one Of whom att
tracted his attention While the other.
did the stealing The men escaped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
5InnnnEtn lndinna, ,

South Bend, Ind. Oct. s1.-senator
Hanna, chairman OF the republican ma
tional committee, spoke in this city to-
day to an enthusiastic crowd of large
proportions. At the conclusion Of his
address he left for Goshen, Ind.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
Brya n at Toledo,

Toledo, o.. oct. 3l-Col and Mrs.
Bryan reached here at 3 O'clock this
morning from Dunkirk. Bryan made a
speech Of an hours duration at Armory
Park to a big crowd leaving nlmedi-
lately on the days tour of the state.
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s5r,,he Ancl,olia Aero,und. . Il

Glasgow, Oct 31.The Anchor line
steamer Anchoria, from New York on
Oct. 30 for this port. ID aground IN the
IUyds. 1he y texpected TO noat tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
SUIT FOR 100000, 900.
Texas Man Asks Tor Enormous Dam

Fort worth, TEX. Oct. sl.suit for
$3.50. 100000 has been fled against
twenty-five OF the most prominent citi-
zens in Texas by Joel Blair, Of Bell
county. The petition alleges that de-
fendants conspired to gain possession of
his right in valuable Waco property
and caused him 10 be placed in an asy-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
REVERSED BY SUPREME COURT.
decision In the Brick Paving Case as
La Crosse, Wis.

AAASIOSSOS wv 1oei
LaCross Wis, Oct. 31The supreme
court yesterday reversed the decision OF
the lower court in the brick paving case
and makes invalid all proceedings Ct the
city council in a contract that involves
100000.
+ Assessments on property holders ShAves
been paid with the exception Of Ss7 900.
This amount number Of property own-
ers have refused to pay, awaiting the
decision of the court. Bonds issued
against their property are now in the
possession of the Lacrosse National
Bank, and are valid. The grounds on
which the proceedings Of the council
We're attached were that this city in
adopting certain sections OF chapter
OF the state charter law and not the en-
I tire chapter had assumed as much legis-
tlative authority az it would have done
| had it inserted new sections.
Most of the paving has been laid, and
r. G. Huston & Co., Of Chicago, who
! have the contract, say that the work
Will be finished this fall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
RussIA's ACTS UNFRlENDLY.
Reason why the Kaiser Formed an
Alliance Win q reat Britain.

Berlin. Oct. a1-The answer of the
United states government to the An
glo-G German agreement on China has not
yet arrived here, but an official OF the.
German foreign Office said that Ger
many was aware OF what the answer
would be namely. full acceptance of
sclauses one and two. The official also
asserted that the answers of Russia and
France would soon be received.
On reliable authority tsis ascertained
that Emperor William and Count von
Buiow alone negotiated the agreement
to the entire exclusion Of Prince Hohen-
lote, whose policy had as its pivotal
point closer relations with Russia and
France. = It was mainly forth reason
that Prince Hohenlohe rendered his res
ignatipn. Emperor William considered
Russ.a.s behavior IN connection with the
appointment OF Count Won Waldersee
and the withdrawal OF Its troops from
Pekin to be distinctly unfriendly ac-
tons Hence the rochement be-
1 tween Great Britain and Germany.
Those who gave this explanation as
6 sert that Emperor Nicholas dislikes the
/ kaiser and personally distrusts him.
q From official dispatches it is ascer-
tained that the disturbance IN Shantung
are now quelled. and the construction OF
i the Shan Tung railroad has been re-
6 s,llnef1
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Wugers $1,000 on MCKINLEY

Chicago, Oct. s1.--Mayr Bates. Of
Evanston, gold democrat. believes
President Mckinley will be reelected,
and last nigh he backed up his convic-
tions by a bet of 81 900, giving odds Of
five 10 one.
The bet was made in the Evanston
lefty hall. j. c. Christman. a Chicago
real estate dealer with offices in the
Chicago stock exchange, taking the
small end of the wager. The mayor
Went into the city hall. which was used
las the registration booth in the first
precinct Of the First ward, The talk
soon turned to the prospects of the two
candidates. and when the mayor said
lhe was wiling to bet five to one, Mt.
Christman. who was the democratic
Judge in the precinct. Immediately ac-
tsceptea it.
The men did not happen to have the.
proper amounts with them. probably
because of the present hold-up scare in
the suburb. and the money viii be put
up today.
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fnzz<ls.lQ
VARSITY TEAM IS SHAKY.

Coach I1nipe ut Iowa City Somewhat
Discouraged Over the outlook.
Iowa City. Oct. 3l-Ceach Enipe is
greatly discouraged over the foot ball
outlook for the Iowa team. because. ne
says, the men lack ambition and en-
ercy. Yesterday for the first time since
the Drake game last Friday the team
was lined up against the scrubs. The
team is in a broken condition because
of bruises and injuries. Waters. right
end is suffering from an abcess otl the
hand: Warner, left tackle, was Injured
in the Drake game and hurt his arm
again yesterday; Clyde Williams, quar-
ter back, sprained his hand in the first
minutes play and Dey was put in.
| Griffith, full back, had his knee
sprained in the Simpson game and ap-5
| peared for practice for the first time
/ Monday and played yesterday, altho
Very lame. Eby, left end, has a
Charlie horse" in the calf of his leg
and Ely. center has ssrrcely got his
Wind back after the Drake game.
The coach is much discouraged over
4 the outlook and gives it as his opinion
/ that Iowa is preparing for the annual
slump III the Chicago game. Tho Week
/ has been devoted IL, secret practice. 1t
WAS arranged 10 hold a secret game
with Cornell this week, but this has
4 been declared off.
The practice yesterda is described as
weak. The ball was fumbled and War
Ener was as unable to kick goal as in the
! Drake game. The team is working on
some new plays. Which viii be attempts
4 ed forSthe first time by Iowa at tn Chi
cago game. but in view Of the crippled
i condition of the team and the proba bill
/ ity that Griffith and Warner cannot
4 play it is doubtful whether Iowa can
make them, win.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
10 lnvest1gate caus

New York. Oct. s1.-Rigid investiga-
ton into the causes Of Mondays disas-
t,.ous fire is promised by the authori-
ties. They vigorously assert their de-
Termination to place the responsibility d
for the explosions that brought death
Ito many, that injured hundreds OF oth-s
Iers and wrecked the buildings on Dotns
|sides Of Warren street between Green
|wich and Washington streets.
1t is still impossible to give anything
more than an estimate of the number
twho lost their lives as a result OF the
fire and explosions. Four bodies We're
brought into view yesterday afternoon,
land many others are believed to be
buried under the ruins. The police
lnave received notice Of #forty-eight per-
| sons missing since the fire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
Ferrell AtlemIpls suicide,

Marysyille, o., Oct. 81 Rosslyn Fer
ren, the convicted murderer last night
attempted to commit suicide by wrap
ping the bed clothes tightly about his
head. When discovered Ne fought vix-l
orously preventing the guards from re-
moving the bed lotiles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
L,eh,ning Strikes a Barn.

-SpecfaF-t0 -flffies-fs M .--.-'.. .
Wesley, Oct. s1.-During the thunder
storm that passed ever this part of the
county Saturday night lightning struck
Chris Reinecke' large barn on his farm,
two miles south Of town, damaging the
roof and interior badly Fortunately
the barn did not catch fire. Had it done
so Mr.. Reinsclle would have lost all his
hay and grain. besides number OF
horses which were in the building at the
| time. It was fully Insured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
Russia's Great scheme

i n
Vienna, Oct. 81 Reliable news from
ST. Petersburg reports that the czar is
prolonging his stay at Livadia for the
purpose OF quietly and earnestly consid-s
ering Russia q foreign policy. particu-.
Slariy5 In relation to Chinese affairs.
ii is understood that Russia proposes
to develop Its military and political
power among the peoples OF eastern Asia
to such a degree that their submisslon
TO the czar's government will be assured
without the need OF war. Ultimate in
corporation with Russia must follow.
y siberia was nilarly acquired, and Chi
4 ma, Afghanietan. Manehuria and Korea
/ are expected TO fololw In due time.
RI All this. however, ts not thought to be
ssoS present influence upon the Russlan
4 foreign policy Time ~ relied upon 10
II bring its about without faithles To
/. ~ esar:e ideals og PERM banfat Dsac
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
r,-R Bull J ~.
NOTICEABLE NEY !. 4 TODAY
The We e

4 Iowa-Threatening = rain this af-
ternon, tonight and in the east Thurs
day; cooler tonight and in the east
THURSDAY,
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Bothn ADMITS Defeat.

London. Oct. 31.A belated dispatch.
from Pretoria says Gen. Bosha received
Paget's flag of truce courteousiy and
admitted defeat, but said 1t was i'm
possible to treat for surrender as long
as any burghers wished to continue
the war. President Steyn refused to
even see the bearer OF the flag Of truce.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31

Powder Mn9azine Explodes.
[ Shanghai, Oct. 81. The Daily News
reports that powder magazine At
Nankin was exploded by lightning and
many people killed and injured. Much
lpropegeyg WaS destroyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
REPLY MADE PUBLIC ]
Position Of United states Respecting
Anglo.G German Alliance is
Now Known
Accepts tho General Principles
sf the Faot But Does
Not Join.
Census Figures and Basis Of Repre-.
ssntation in Congress Iowa
AZ. Ranks Tenth.

washington, Oct. 81. The state de.
Epartment today made public the Britt
Sist- German agreement respecting the
maintenance OF the open door ana ana
territorial integrity Of China, with the
answer OF the United States govern
ment. sent in duplicate to each OF the
principals to the agreement. The s reply
was outlined in these dispatches Mon.
day. The United States does not er,tel
into the agreement with Germany ano
Great Britain, but simply acquiesees u
t,,at portion which conforms to the pol
i icy of this governments.
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eribery.charga ID Alnnltoba.

Winnipeg, Man, Oct. 3I.-Totay9 Is
nomination day in Canada, and as the
contest proceeds the chances OF the gov
ernment being overturned are more ap-
parent The straits to which the liberal
machine is reduced are shown in the al
legged attempt to bribe James Morrow,
leader Of the patrons in Manitoba, into
taking the field against r. y. Richard
son, independent liberal, who is being
opposed by the government candidates
so as to split the Richardson vote. Nor
row is said to have been offered large
bribe and all the money he wanted for
election, but refused and disclosed the
alleged deal over his own signature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
Abruzz1 10 Aid Of Explorers.

Stockholm, Oct, 3l.-The Duke OF ABB
rnzzi. has chartered the Gothenburg
whaler capella to proceed to Franz Jo-
pef Land in search OF three missing arc
tic exploring expeditions.
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Frnnk Z. 4. t.n.rpI,,cnter Decd.

Chicago, Oct 81. Frank ]. Carpenter.
treasurer and general manager OF the
INye & jerks Grain Company. and q
member Of the board OF trade died to-
day an the result OF INJURIES received In
lleaving IN Illinois Central suburban
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
CHECK [: ! [ On COUNT N||||
George ] Gould Appointed Trustee
For His Sister the Countess
Castellans s.
SPleadings in Court Show That the
Count Was squandsriDg His
Wife's Fortuna
Many Times the Income Spent
Yearly Rosslyn Ferrell At.
tempts Suicide

Paris Oct. 81. The civic tribunal to-
day appointed Geo. j. Gould trustee for
Countess Castellane, his sister. Accord
ing to the pleadings in the case. her hus-
band Count Boni, has spent % .ooo, 900
francs in four years, whereas his income
from his wite's fortune is only 5000, 900
francs +.
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Alvord Sent to the Tombs.

AlvOrd sent TO the lOmDs.
New York, Oct. 31.-Cornelius Z. Al
vord, Jr., the note teller of the First
National Bank, who is charged with
embezzling s69o,000 from the bank and
who was arraigned III Boston on Mon
day, was twice arraigned yesterday be-
fore Magistrate Flammer In the Center
street court He was taken to the
court shortly after l0:3O o'clock and
again at g O'Clock in the afternoon,
when he was committed withou, bail
TO the Tombs on anfaffidavit sworn to
sby Detective Edward Armstrong, OF
police headquarters. A slight delay
occurred in the preliminary steps OF
the prosecution. 'as the question was
raised as TO whether Alvord sfoald bs
tried in the federal or state courts. This
point will be argued at 10 o'clock Fri
day morning before Magistrate Flam-
iner.
Jacob f. Miller. Alvords legal ad-
wiser, refused to discuss in any way ms
clients. arrest. Asked If Mrs Atvord
would surrender to the bank the Mount
Vernon properly, which stands IN her
name. Mr.. Miller replied: II am unable
to say. but do not see why she should
be called upon to surrender anythlne
thai she possesses in her own rig
WAS Alvori speaking truthfully
when he told the detectives that ne nae !.
no money left 2" Mr.. Miller was asked
see the bank people: they know al
about that" Mr.. Miller replleu.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31
REvoLUTIoN IN coLoMBIA.
Minister Hart Returns and Tells OF
ss4s "a issoriousH HitnationsT There.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sl39ss-3
New York. Oct. 81. g. United States
Minister to Colon bia Hart arrived here
today on the way to his home at
Wheeling. In an interview he said:
..Matters in Colombia are seriously
mixed: The liberals started a second
revolution a few days ago. The fight
ing has been fierce and 10000 already
have been killed and wounded. While
the liberals have met with much suc-
cess, 1T is my belief the government
will ba{eventually Il successful. Gen Fin
zon commands the government forces
and Gen. Uride the revolutionists. The
scene OF the trouble is in the depart
tnanf of sCa1lca -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31

c. T. Rainsb burg, Of Brooklyn, chair
man Of the Sixth district republican
committee, brought an equally good re-
port from the Sixth district He de-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-10-31

Senator Allison is in Colorado this
week. He spoke in that state last night
and vii, speak again tonight. He then
returns, to Iowa and Will speak insNew-
ton Saturday night with Major Lacey.
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-06
BOOKS FOR THE EEwTowN LIBRARY.

A list of new books is soon to be pur- chased for the Newtown library. At the meeting on March 27 it was voted that a committee be appointed for the purchase of ns v books, and that the amount ex- pended be not over $40. The following form this committee: Rev Otis W. Barker, chairman, Mrs Aaron Sanford, Mrs c. s. Platt, Mrs 0. H. Northrop and Mrs O. T. Linsley. There are many who must have in mind books which they would like to see on the library shelves and which they would like to read. Al patrons are requested to send in lists o1 such books to any member of the above committee on or before Thursday. Apri 70
The Newtown bee., 1900-04-06
Death of Bernard Kelly.
A VETERAN OF THE CIVIL WAR.

Another of the local band of Civil war veterans, Bernard Kelly, died on Monday morning, at his residence west of New. town Street, age "A years. He was born in County Meathe, Ireland, and came to this country about the year 1852. He enlisted in the Union army at the out break of the Rebellion, serving In the 24th Connecticut volunteers.
 He is survived by 8 wife; four daugh- ters, Mrs Mary Ann Burns of Bridgeport, Misses Jennie and Katie Kelly, and Miss Beatrice Kelly of New Yerk City, and two sons, John F. Kelly, prominent business man of Baltimore, Md, and Bernard Kelly, Jr., living at home. The funeral was largely attended on Wednes- day from St Roses with solemn high mass of re quiem, Fathers Fox and Smith Father Kennedy of Danbury and Father Coppens officiating. The pail bearers were Messrs Patrick Mccarthy, Michae Delurey, Edward Egan, John Scanlon Edward Troy and James Cavsnaugh.