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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
FRENCH THREATENS BOERS.
Lines Extended and Enemy's Com
munfcations Endangered.


London Jan. 2O.-The only war Office
dispatch made public up to p.i M is a
brief report from Roberts, todayss date,
saying that French has extended his
line to the east, further threatening the
Boer lines of communication. Other
wise no change.
1t ID felt here that Gen. Buffers at
tack ought to be swift in order to be
decisive. 1t is thought that already he
has allowed time for the Beers To take
the kopjes and other natural strong
holds along the road to Ladysmith and
turn them into a series OF veritable
forts. which must be reduced one by
one. AT the came time undue haste
might lead the column into cunninsiy
Devised trap.
1t is believed that IL the British oper-
atoms are successful the Beers viii re-
treat by way Of Helpmakaar, in which
case they must lose the greater part of
their artillery Then even il the Orange
Free Staters drew away it is though
the Transvaaers will hold out and drag
on for months their favorite guerrilla
tactics.
Astonishment is expressed here that
Mafeking has held out so long. but 1t IS
declared that the limit of the sarrt-
sons endurance surely must nave Desn
nearly reached. Its resistance appears
to have enraged the Beers, Tor they are
bombarding the town with Increased
yigor, sheling the women and children
laager and also using explosive bullets.
Apparently the natives are threatening
< to rise. and altogether it is believed
that Col. Baden Powell cannot hold out
much longer Despite the assertion IN
the Reuter- dispatch that Lord Methuen
is in robust health, there are not want
ing many in position to know who
declare that this is untrue. Surprise Is
expressed that the authorities have
taken no action regarding the serious
allegations published recently under
circumstances in which formal dehiai
10 at least to be expected
Beyond establishing the fact that the
Beers and the British relieving force IN
Natal at last are actually in touch, tne
news received yesterday and last night
was unsatisfying. The war office con
fidently expected news of importance {
but the public and the official world ars
still waiting. Gen. Bulller's address t,
the troops is thought To augur We'll fol
success, owing to the tone Of calm con
fidence which peryades it--a tone II
marked contrast to that of recent pri
vate telegrams received here. which be
trayed low spirits. almost amounting
to melancholy. Despite Gen. Butler:
self-confdence, no one here thinks n
underestimates the difficulties OF hi
armies.
The later dispatches account for al
hrigades of Gen. Clery's original com
posite double division, Gen Lyttletol
has crossed the Tugela river at Potgie
tiers drift; Gen. Hart is still south o
the river. Hildyard is supporting
Springfield; Warren's division is to tn
westward. and Barton's brigade
Chieveley. where Gen Clery is in com
mard. presumably holding the lnhlaw
commando in check and preventing tn
Beers from crossing at Colenso to In
terfere with the British lines of com
muncation. While the Tugela is floode
Inhlawe is isolated, and probably. wi
fall il Iadysmith is relieved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
no Seat Republican,.

washington. Jan 2O7-The house COM
iaittee on elections. No. ], on party
tines. to ,. decided TO recommend the
seating of .Aldrich. republican, for the
contested seat now held by Robbins,
democrat, for the Fourth district OF
Alaha tfla
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
SMALLPOX SUSPECTED.
Colored Family of Albion Unec
Ouarantine

VNarNntfne.
Special to Tnles-Republican.
Albion. Jan. 2O--A negro family
named Howard was quarantined here
today. a young woman of the family
is supposed 10 be afflicted with small
FOX. She recently visited with and re-
ceived a visit from colored people in
another town who have since been
ouarantined with the disease.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
Bocrs Lose Heavily.

Rensberg. Cape Colony, Jan 90
Carefully compiled figures from reputa-
BILE sources, some of which have been IN
vestigated and found correst, show the
Boer losses UP to date are approximate
ly GAPS men. including 1000 casualties
during the siege at &.adysmith.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
Hettine on Election.

New York. Jan. 2o.-Betting on the
presidential campaign has begun. The
first recorded wager is one of 5000 to
s.. 900 that William j. Bryan will be the
rext chief executive. The wager was
lnade Yesterday by two Gotham politi-
,asa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
Rank Stnte,nent.

New York. Jan eO.-The bank state
ment: surplus reserves increased ST.
47s.s25. loans increased $4.579,100 and
deposits increased s16.32O,T0O The banks
now hold s24.1s5.6,s In excess Of lsGal
requirements.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
osMAN D1GNA CAPTURED.
Famous Loader of tho Dervishe'
Mado Prisoner.

London, Jan. 2o.-A dispatch TO the
Telegraph from Cairo says: News WAS
received last night that Osman Digna
has been captured. Ii has been known
for snme time past that he was in the
resehborhood of Tokah. and six days
ago a number of expeditions from Sua-
kin were organized under Capt Bur-
gees. with the result that Osman was
taken unhurt in the hills yesterday.
The famous captive will arrive in Sua-
kin today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
Want Rig Price for Island de-

Copenhagen, Jan. 20.-There seems
to be general opinion among the Off
cials OF tho Danish government and
members OF the parliament that this
country would be inclined to sell the
DaaiGA wet Indies for the $3l ,000. 900
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
colson Indicted.

Frankfort. KY. Jan. 2o.-The grand
jury indicted Col. d. G. Colson for the
murder Of Ethelbert Scott and L. w.
Demaree.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
'IHE ROBERTS CASE Up
Report Of the Investigating Com
mittee Submitted to the House
This Morning.
Majority Report Argues For Exclu.
sion and Minority For Admis.
sion and Then Expulsion.
Unanimous Decision That he Should
Not Be Allowed to Remain
in Congress.

Washington. Jan. 20.-The reports OF
the committee investigating the case of
Roberts, of Utah, was presented TO the
house today. The majority report.
signed by Chairman Taylor and six of
his associates, is a voluminous docu
ment, accompanied by a summary of
the Law and facts. Ii gives the details
of the hearing, cites that ample oppor-
tunity vas afforded Roberts to present
his case. his refusal to testify and the
unanimous finding by the committee Of
the facts, heretofore published, that
Roberts is guilty of living in polygamy.
1t proceeds:
The committee is unanimous in the
belief that Roberts ought not to remain
| a member OF the house. The majority
lis of the opinion that ne ought not to be
permitted to become member; that the
| house has a right to exclude him. The
minority is of the opinion that the
proper course of procedure is to permit
him 10 oe sworn in and then expel him
lby a two-thirds vote under constitutions
al provision providing for expulsion.
The minority report is signed by Lit
i ,lefield, republican, Of Maine, and De
Almond democrat, of Missouri. It is
devoted to an argument in favor of
seating Roberts and then expelling him,
on the ground that he was legally elect
cd and that his polygamous practices
are not constitutional bar. The re-
s port makes IA special point of the danger
of exclusion on any except constitution
al grounds. lest in the future it be taken
advantage of by some party With mar
row majority to strengthen its position.
The majority report goes on to argue
at length in favor of exclusion, saying
lit is III accord with authority and legis-
latNe precedent. while expulsion is
, against precedent. 1t declares there are
Three grounds for Disqualification
against Roberts:
] J. Violation Of the Edmunds law.
4 >. Defiant violation Of laAs. decisions
of The supreme court and procia,na-
tons OF the president.
8. His election was an explicit viola
tien of the understanding on Which
i. J-tah was admitted as state.
The rspoft thsa proceeds 70 contro-
i vert the position that one may be ex-
e Guided onix fer failing 10 meet the
9 aUaliticaifons specified in the constitu-
tiSn says crime isa sufficient cause;
rites authority Of textbook writer's and
DECISIONS of state courts; says the
{ house never denied its right in this di-
b rectian OH The contrary frequently as
A ssts,-t sli n ard cites the test oath act
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20

which it has been suggested that the
United States offer. 1t is agreed that
the islands are of strategic, political
and commercial Importance relatively
small as concerns little Denmark The
Danish press generally is silent, Tho 1t
has been remarked that Denmark can
not sell to Germany, but in case an ex-
change We're possible, would gladly re-
ceive North Schleswig in return for the
Danish West Indies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
fighting Way THRU.
Buller's Men Making Progress in
Direction Of Ladysmith-Re-
treat Of Roers.
Indications That Warren is Succeed
ing in His Purpose to Turn
Boer Flank
Enemy Appears to Be Gradually
Giving Way-V Views Of the
Experts.

spearman's Camp. Natal. Jan.
2O.-(Noon) Firing of field guns
was heard early this morning from
the left. Evidently Warren has
commenced bombardment of the
Boer trenches on Tabanmyana
mountain; also brief musketry fire
Among the prisoners captured
Thursday was a grandson of kru-
ger.
London, Jan. 2o.A Cape Town
special. dated yesterday says
The Ladysmith relief force is
steadily working northward. Heavy
fighting occurred yesterday and the
Boers are retreating.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20
RUsK1N IS DEAD.

Noted Author succumbs to Infuenza
In London.
London, Jan. 20.-John Ruskin died
this afternoon of influenza, aged 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-01-20

The senate ways and means commit
tee has reported favorably upon the bill
to allow the trustees Of the State Agri-
cultural College to loan the college
funds at current rates of interest. not
less than per cent.
The board of control and Its recon-
mendations will have hearing next
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28

,es OF hashllghi piCfufes that he made
himself no end OK bore The country
cousin OF the stqnords dld not 20 East
that weok-nor the next when She
did 20 all the mirth and laughter "
the Stafford domicile seemed to &c
with her. one morning week aftes
her departure Ralph and Dick aaie
some bitter things when they dlscov-
cred that Ross had found out he mus
attend to business in New York, anS
had left for that city on the midnighf
train. And when Ross returned. silent
but smiling and exultant they were
not at all backward about telling hin
with true fraternal frankness theh
opinion Of his conduct
You were awfully good to go t.
meet that little country lassici" com
mented Ralph wltheringly. Il be'ieu
yNi knew all the time she was the
prettlest kind OF a young grit"
"Klndness-she kindness on my
part. dear boyl But. as have strives
TO impress on you. virtue Ia ever its
own reward"
Co.. come on" entroated Dick. "You
Just got the inside track. and ycI KEEP,
IT,"
Il assure you in taking my late has.
~ trip had only the best interests oi
my brothers at heart NV sole ambi-
ton was to secure you the mo charm.
ing slster-in-law in the world"
Helen jumped up.
20 Rossi Did you-did she"
lie laughed qulzzIcally Adele gavs
me message for you. my dear. shs
said to tell you that you are to Bio"
"What-Rossl"
demaldi"-Chlcago Tribune.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28
A COUNTRY COUSIN

Half way up the stairs he glanced
back. saw her standing where he had
LEFT her. lie hesitated-went back
You are waiting for some one1 Can
| be OF servicc7"
Thank youl" We gods. what a sweet
voice. Il am afraid there has been a
mistake. No one has come 20 meet mt.
May ask you to call cab7"
Aud when he had done 30. when she
had thanked him. when he stood bare
headed on the curbstone as the vo.
hicle rolled away. he recolccted that he
had not listened to the address she
had given the driver. and he walked
on In a towering rage at his own i'm
beclllty.
Never was there no drcary n day. al.
though the late August runshlne found
It's way Into his Office Never had the
reading OF the law seemed such dull
and tlresome drudgory. Never before
had the pages blurred into a mass OF
meaningless black marks. But. then -
never before had a hctwltching young
face come between him and his books,
face with reddish-gold ringlets clue
tering around a white forehead. and
shy eyes the color OF woodland vio-
letsl
lie leapod from his scat ns a bright
thought struck him. He would hun;
~ the cabman. That was the thing 10
dol But, although he hung around
the Union Depot for two whole hours.
and questioned every iehu within
reach. he could not find the man he
sought. II was evidently that particu-
lar cabman's busy day.
Tired ana disguised. Ross Stafford
took a plunge at the Athletic club, got
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28

himself home, shrugged himself into
his evening clothes. for he was going
out after dinner. and went down to the
parlor to find himself face to face with
tho divinity OF the red-gold ringlets
and the violet eyosl
Ross. my dear" cooed Mrs. Stat
ford. let me introduce you to Mis-
Chester. whom somehow you managed
to miss this morning. Why. you"
For they were smiling at each other
-merrily, spontaneously.
Indeed. no, motherl" Perhaps he
held the pretty hand she gave him a
little longer than was necessary. IL
met Miss Chester this morning. Did
she not tell you put her In cab?''
Miss Chester laughed. Ross Stat
ford laughed. And the bewllderment
OF the head OF the house OF Stafford.
OF the golfng son. and the studlous
son. as they In turn presented. set
them laughing again.
Lord bless mel" cried Stafford SO.
nlor runling his hair. "your father said
you were little grit"
20, shall never be grown up to
papal" cried Miss Chester.
"He said" stammored the young
gentleman who was getting up an artl-
Gle on the architecture OF the tonth
century. "that-that you we're a nice
child"
Don't you think" queried Adele
Chester mischievously, that I'm nicer"
whereat Ralph grew suiltlly red.
"A gray gown!" gasped Dick. "And
and hat with gray feathersl"
My travelling costume. Don't you"
with sparkling eyes. "Hnd this bccom-
ing9"
This" was trailing. foamy, beIuf-
fed robe, all delicately green and white
rs the crest OF a breaker, a dress that
revealed while concealing the anowl-
Less o; arms and bosom. Becomingl
Ross told her then and there how he
coming. Not In words-dear mol Bur
words are so stupid sometimes
Helen Stafford reached home before
dinner was over. Her brothers rap.
turous reception amazed her. Never
had she known how they missed her!
Nor could she dream that each OF three
young hypocrlIes was aaylng to him
self "she won't 90 EGs, In such a hur-
~ II she and Helen take 10 each
other"
They did take to each other. Ross
found II was not necessary to keep bis
engagement that evening and permit.
ted his friend 70 cool his heels alone
a. tLeir appointed rendezvous. Ralph
learned his tenor went wonderfully
well with the pure soprano OF their
guest. And Dick was so anxious 10
Initiate Miss Chester into the myItsr-
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28
A Tale of Two shirts.

A discharged soldier. lately 70
turned from the Philippines, tells n
tale OF shirt which is too good to be
lost. His company was returning
from a long and tircsome scouting
trip, In which most OF the men had
parted with the greater part Of their
wearing apparel, when he saw ON n
clothes-line In the grounds OF resi-
denee adjoining big stone church
two very good shirts, hung out to dry.
As he had at the time only half n
shirt to his back, he proceeded TO help
himself TO a whole one Whereupon
a woman came out OF the house and
said to him, In passable English:
You viii pay for that on the judg-
ment day" Madam" he replied. III
you give such long credit. will tako
both Shirts" which he proceeded to
do,-The Argonaut
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28
American .Sfesi on fbe cIyde.


The latest invasion by American
manufacturers TO excite Great Britain
Is that OF the makers OF steel plates
for the sheathing OF ships, The Lon
don Financial Tines says that Clyde
shlpbullders are now making contracts
with American makers at as low n
price as Sc ibs per ton. AZ against
eS 2s ID asked by the British manu-
facturers. With such prices as these,
II is said to he impossible for the Brit
ish to compete, and the Americans are
said 10 have taken orders for 10000
tons. Just at this time the Clyde steel
workmen have made demand for a
hfty-three hours week. which Is being
resisted by their employers. Any ces-
satlon of the supply OF British steel for
the shipbullders would naturally in
crease the market for the American
product. The London Financial Times
aseribes the lower American price 10
natural advantages. such as cheaper
coal and iron.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28
Rich Men Too Greedy.

II I had my way there would be =
law requiring men TO retire from bust
ness as soon MS they gain a compe-
tenoy. says a writer In the New York
Press. Our population Is increasing
so rapidly that there IL nothing for
the newcomers TO do Tho aged en-
cumber the ground We don't want
the dear old veterans TO die, but to 70
tire to ease and comfort on the interest
OF their Investments. What a happy
jolly. contontod world this would be II
the successful man should step down
and out at 90 and give the boys a
chance. But he will never do IL. He
works harder at 60 than az 90. harder
nt 70 than at 30. It is a kind OF lnsan-
ity. The poor. starved. frlendless
creature Ia Obliged TO toll on and die
In his poverty, but the rich man, the
fortunate millionaire. tolls on because
his soul is filled with greed for gold
and dies In his riches poorer than the
other.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28
BrokerI Expelled.

The Chicago Stock Exchange has not
yet had 10 deal with the question re-
comfy settled by the New York body.
A broker In New York called n brother
broker liar. which was n violation
OF the rules. But he carefully protect
ed himself, as he supposed. by the
qualification. before 10 and after ,
o'clock"-that Is TO say. outside OF
business hours. The governors prompt
ly suspended both members. A for call
Ing u liar and u for provoking the
accusation.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28
Growth Of tho nn,,on rnau,,r,.

The shell or button industry on tho
upper Mississippi river Is growing to
enormous proportions. The crew OF
the Gen. Barnard have had occasion
to observe this. They report that on
their down trip between Ia Crosse.
Wis, and Clarkesvllle. No, they
counted 1927 men and women In tho
main channel OF the river engaged in
getting out shells from the stream.
About a year ago they counted only
ZIG, or course there are great many
In the sloughs behind the islands, etc,
that wore not counted. They estimate
that no less than 5000 people earn Il
living gathering shells. Just below
Dubuque 100 were counted in one
patch. Button factories have been es-
tabllshed In every town along the river
and In Museatlne there are twenty
two. Five or six steamboats, OF 100.
tons capacity do nothing else but tow
shells.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28
In Leaaue tpffh ntifnln.

Dom Carlos l.. king OF Portugal. Is
sending force Of / 900 Portuguese sol.
dlers TO South Africa. and the llttls
kingdom In the Spanish peninsula Il
assuming a new importance. II Is said
that secret treaty exists between
Britain and Carlos by which Delagaa
bay will be practically controlled BY
the foreign Office In London. This ar
rangement. II II exists, recognizes the
annexation OF the Boer republics and
regards the Beers as mere rebels. King
Carlos has never been untrlendly 70
England. on his visits thlther he has
been tho recipient OF genuine hospl.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28
Unhke Her Father.

Miss Astor. tho only daughter Of
william Waldorf Aston. Is about %
years old. She Is as popular In Lon.
don as her father Is unpopular. II IL
said OF her that recently sho was asked
whether she would rather be ail Amer.
lean or I'm English girl 81 am not
quite sure" she replied You sec. nv
father IA an EnglishEaY. and that
makes nuch difference. II tho choel
were let to me. however. l would ratA.
or 10 an American"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28

or the graduates of Yale university
from 1895 to 1899 only 30 per cent were
from New England, while 3s per cent
were from the middle Atlantic states,
22 per cent from the north central
states and per cent from the South
II Is also a striking fact that a large
proportion OF the graduates adopt bus
mess careers. At the beginning OF tho
century a mere handful became bust
ness men. while now the percentage II
one-third. another third entering the
law.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28

ough Investigation OF the vessel than
is usual The surgeon Of the Balu-
more told Dr. Doty that he would not
certify that the sailors had not visited
Glasgow. because they usually went
everywhere when ON shore leave. DR..
Doty permitted thu Baltimore to 70 to
the naval anchorage on Thompklns-
Vile. with the understanding that she
was under quarantine. and that no per-
son should be allowed on board. nor
any OF the ships company on shore
without his permission.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28

Rufus Hendrlck OF Wakefield about
a year ago began a crusade against
the English sparrows OF that town.
and through the cooperation OF boys
with guns he has managed to destroy
5000 birds and $500 eggs. He began
with $50. raised by subscription, and
offered the boys cents for each bird
killed and 81 per hundred for eggs
taken from the nests. His fund was
soon exhausted. but he succeeded in
raising more money. Boston Tran
script.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28

Others may cieavo the sleeps.
Soar, and IN upper doeps
sung 10 the heavens blue arches profound
but. thou most iowly Thing.
Teach me TO keep my wing
Close to Tie breast Of our Mother. the
ground
Boon shall my 1eeting lay
Eide from the world away
Thine. cvcr-during shall thrill through
the years.
Love. who once rladdened me-
Surely hath saddened thee
Hair Of ny music ~ made OF his tearsi
Long may list thy note
Soft through the summer float
Far DER the fields where the wild grasses
wave
Then. when my day IL done
oh. At the set OF sun.
Pour out thy spirit nnent TO my gravel
Lloyd Mlfnin In independent
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-09-28
Filhlna an AZ in chlna.

Nowhere In tho world Ia the art OF
fahing 40 highly developed as in
China, Rivers. creeks. stagnant pools.
the great ocean and the little tank,
lakes and garden ponds. all furnish
their quota TO tho sustonance Of man.
Even rice grounds are turned into fsh
ponds in winter. The inhabitants OF
tho waters are killed with the spear.
caught with the hook. soraped by tho
dredge. and captured by nets, They
are even dlycd for by birds trained for
the purpose. Eels are fed In tubs and
Jars until consumers carry them on.