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The age-herald., 1900-10-19

inquiries that they had offered their men 10 per cent advance as indicated by the mo- tices they had posted, that this notice speci- fically stated that the reduction of powder from $2.75 to $1.5O would be considered in arriving at the wages of their contract miners. It expected when the notices were posted that the offer was to stand un- til April l. and indefinitely thereafter, but inasmuch as there seems to be some mis- understanding In this matter, they have agreed to add to their notice a clause to the effect that it is there intention to pay the advance in wages unil April 1901, and thereafter until further notice."
 National President Mitchell and the dis triet presidents have been quoted as saying that the resolution of the Scranton conven- per cent for all parts of the region, and made up in part of decrease in the cost of powder in these upper regions where powder is sold for $2.75 a keg was not to be agreed to. The powder question. they one and all said was left out of the present negotiatons with the understanding that it should form one of the grievances to be adjusted in the conferences which the of- f1cers say the operators agreed to have with their men to take up any grievances they may have"
 President Nichols, whose whole district is effected by the powder question: said that it looked to him as if another con vention was necessary.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
MEDICAL FORCE OF THE
 ARMY IS INADEQUATE

the sick rate of the army In the Philippine Islands would be no higher than it ordinari- ly is in the southern United States.'
 The surgeon-general has this to say on the controversial subject of insanity among the troops:
 "In the army of regulars and volunteers, during the calendar years 1898 and 1899, there were reported on the monthly reports of sick and wounded 347 eases of insanity, and 202 of these cases or 5S.2 per cent, were committed to the government hospital for the insane. One hundred and thirty-five cases, or cor per cent of the commitments recovered in an average period of 3.9 months, 1S were improved, 6 died and 4S re- maned unimproved. Ninety-six of the 347 cases were reported on the monthly reports of troops serving in the Pacific island and 32 of these or 33.3 per cent were sent to the government hospital for the insane. Seven- teen cases, or 5S.1 per cent of those conn mitted, recovered in an average per cent of 36 months, two were improved, two died and eleven remained unimproved."
The age-herald., 1900-10-19

New York, October 1S.-A special to the Herald from Washington says:
 "The Isthmian Canal Commission is at work on its report, but it is evident that it will find it impossible to do more than submit a preliminary statement to Con- gross when the session begins
 This report will present facts and fig ures referring to both the Panama canal and the Nicaragua route. A vote has not yet been taken by the commission as to what it will recommend decision be reached until further information has been received regarding both projects.
 MT. Putin, president of the Panama Ce- nal Company, has arrived in Washington and paid his respects to the commission He came to Washington in compliance with the request of Rear Admiral Walker and will stay here until he can be spared, when he will return to Paris. He will come back to Washington during the session Of Cop gress.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
POWDER QUESTION MAY CAUSE
 DELAY IN SETTLING THE STRIKE
Matters Somewhat Complicated by Decisions of OperatorS--Am
 ment to the Notices Posted

Hazleton, Pa, October 1S.-As far as end- Ing the coal miners strike is concerned, not move In that direction was made by the United Mine Workers officials today. Presi- dent Mitchell is absolutely silent on all questions pertaining to the termination of the contest, and it is not believed that he will have anything to say on the subject until he calls meeting.
 The feeling Is prevalent here tonight that the decision of the operators today to insist that the reduction of the price of powder must be taken Into consideration in deter mining the net 10 per cent increase In wages has complicated matters somewhat Further delay in reaching an adjustment of the trouble is now feared. Up to tonight four companies in the Hazleton district have posted notices accepting the Scranton coh- vention demands.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
GENERAL EULER
Makes a Spirited Defense of HIS
 Strategy

London, October 19.-The Pietersmaritz- b,,rp correspondent of the Daily Mail wires as follows:
 Tn his speech returning thanks for the sword of honor Sir Redvers Butler made spirited defense of his strategy. He said he did not believe that any general had ever faced a situation so difficult as that which confronted him when he disembarked at Capetown without an army, and with no hope of one for seven weeks or longer.
 "I found Kimberley besieged,' he con- tinued, and the two main avenues through the Free State in the hands of the enemy, with Ladysmith nearly surrounded. 1T l had waited for the army and then advanced on Bloemfontein, it would have been at le ast twelve weeks before l could have eX- erted any influence the situation.
 Tn that time the Boers would have completely oyerrun and occupied Natal, and then what would have been the effect of that on Europe and the British people
 General Butler then proceeded to make the interesting announcement that SIT Eve lyn Wood had wired asking to be allowed to come out to serve under him. He said he never was so tempted in his life to take a man at his word, for he had begun to look upon Natal forlorn hope; but it would have been cowardly to have let Sir Evelyn come to take the risk.
 '' I knew that if I failed to relieve Lady, smith, he exclaimed I should lose the su preme command. I lost 1t and rightly, I tbink But I had taken on the task and was bound to see it through to a conclu- slon.
 sir Redvers paid the highest compli- ments to the loyalty and gallantry of his troops under the tremendous strain, a strain he believed, such no soldier in the history of the world had ever under gone before."
The age-herald., 1900-10-19

Washington, October 1S.-The report of Surgeon-Genera Sternberg, United States army, says that the present for of the medical department consists of ers, which, he says, is not enough Ill W of the large number of coast defense stations, and the troops operating in Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines.
 report from the chief surgeon of the Philippines, dated August 15, 19O0 is given, showing a percentage of S.47 sick for the command, the total strength of the army in the Philippines being 6O,554 The surgeon general explains the condition in the Phil ippnes as follows:'
 "The exposures, fatigues and settlements of q prolonged campaign are responsible for the large sick report and the relatively large death rate among the troops In the Philippines. However, the opinion is pre- valent among your medical officers that in time of peace and doing only garrison duty
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
GEO. c. SMITH
General Manager of the At
 lanta & West Point

Atlanta, Ga., October IS. - George c. Smith was reelected president and general manager of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad at a meeting of the stockholders this afternoon.
 Maj. J. G. Hanson was elected a director to succeed the late H. M. Conner. The other members of the board were reelected
 Aside from the agreement to accept the proposition to pay a per cent rental for new depot in Atlanta no other business was transacted.
 No mention was made of an alleged con- soiidation of the Georgia, Atlanta and West Point and Western of Alabama with the Louisville and Nashville, about which there has been much speculation.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
OPERATORS AGREE
To Amend Notices Posted Some Time
 Ago-A Statement

Scranton, Pa, October 1S.-Representa- tives of nearly all the big coal companies of this region conferred here today, and made an agreement to amend the notices already posted bR attaching the following:
 Tn further explanation of the above mo- tice this company desires to say that its intention is to pay the advance in wages until April l, 1901, and thereafter until fur ther notice."
 The following statement was issued to the press today:
 "The representatives of the coal compan- ies, after their meeting, stated in reply to
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
emorIal Services

Lexington. Ky, October 1S - Memorial services to the late William Wilson were held at the University chapel this evening.
 The Rev. T. A. Hall conducted it, and a touching memorial address was delivered by the Rev. James Quarles of the Univer- sity. The edifice was filled. A special funer- al train will leave here tomorrow for Charleston, w. Va, MT. Wilson's home, where the funeral services and interment will take place,
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
Killed His Second Man

Columbus, Ind, October 18.-At Wymans- vile, Ind, fifteen miles south of here, Dr. Conda Beck, late sheriff, shot and killed William Barton because he objected to Beck keeping company with his daughter. Two years ago Beck killed Miss Grace Co., hee because she refused to marry him. Beck was acquitted of the crime. Today's tragedy has caused great excitement Beck Is still at large
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
Galveston Relief Fund

Galveston, Texas, October 1s.-Following is a summary of the statement given out tonight by MT. John Seay, treasurer of the Galveston relief fund:
 Donations received October 16 to IS, in- elusive:
 Through Harris County relief commit tees $8271, through Mayor Jones of Calves ton $2299, from all other sources sS321. Previ- ously accounted good $1,O76,3O9. Total con- tributed to date, $1, ,095, POP.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
English Iron Masters Aroused

Birmingham, England, October 1S.-The Midland Iron Masters are inquring in of- ficial quarters about the reported intention to prefer American manufacturers to Brit ish in awarding contracts for the extensive railway and bridge construction contem- plated in South Africa.
 Several iron men intend to organize a campaign to press the government into fa- voring British manufacturers, even though the American bids should be lower.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
DOES NOT DECREASE
Dead Bodies Are Still Being Recovered
 at Galveston

Galveston, Texas, October 1S.-One month and ten days have elapsed since the storm, and still the number of dead bodies being recovered daily does not decrease. Forty two were recovered today. This makes record of 107 for the past four days. The total number of bodies officially reported to have been recovered is 2907 There is no reason to reduce the former estimates of the los Sof life.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
YOUTSEY CASE
The Celebrated Trial is Nearing an
 End

Georgetown, Ky, October 1S.-The Yout- sey trial is drawing rapidly to a close. All the testimony is in, the instructions have geen given to the jury and the speeches are being made. verdict is expected by tomorrow afternoon.
 There is no improvement in Youtsey's condition, though he Is not any worse to- day. Now and then the paroxysms return, and for an hour afterwards he Is much worse, but he is still able to rally quickly showing remarkable vitality.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
Boers Cause Trouble

Pretoria, October 18.-The Beers are daily tearing up portions of the railroad and cutting telephone and telegraph wires. Their attacks are intolerable, The repair ing linesmen cannot leave the garrisoned points without considerable danger and under escort. The only remedy seems to be to corral all the Burghers and deport them.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
OCCUPATION OF MUKDEN
Official Advices Regarding Advance of
 Russians

St. Petersburg, October 1S.-The war of- flee has published further official adyices regarding the advance to the occupation of Mukden. These show that the Russians left camp at Liao Jan, September 30. The Chinese retired before them in disorder, plundering and burning the villages as they traversed them. The main body of Chinese retired in the direction of Muk-
 CContinued on second Page). ,-,e
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
MINISTER CONGER
 CABLES PROPOSALS
Communicates to State Department Substance of
 Certain Propositions Made by Chinese EnvOys

sent out a call to the locals of the coun try giving notice that nominations for off, ficers should reach his office not later than November 21 190O
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
Rabbi Schwarz Dead

Houston, Texas, October 1S.-Rabbi Hey man Schwarz, one of the best known Jew ish litterateurs in the United States. died today at his home in Hempsted, Texas, aged S6
The age-herald., 1900-10-19
Call for Next Convention

Indianapolis Ind, october 1S.-After the announcement of the practical settlement of the anthracite strike, Secretary w. B. Wilson of the United Mine Workers or America made the first public announce ment of the next convention which Will begin in Indianapolis January 21, 1901. He
The age-herald., 1900-10-19

FAIR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.; LIGHT TO FRESH NORTHEASTERLY WINDS.
The age-herald., 1900-10-19

YOU expact to be successful during the year t011 you must ta k to the people. Advertl s1rs will ini The Age Herald a useful sDeaking-tu oe-it reaches all the people every day in the year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16
CURTAIN RIsEs AT SIG.

Length OF Performance Requires
Early Start-I'ienty of Seats.
Owing u the unusual length Of the
Francis; Wilson performance tonight
the curtain Will b. raised promptly al
SID ard no one Hill be seated while the
curtain Is up Every one should come
early ard no one need stay away be-
cause be has no ticket, for arrange
lnentS haze been made 10 accommodate
an Who wish 10 attend,
i. q sPEERS. Manager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16
{ He CITY In BRIEF
Or. IIenrIsksen, Kirby block.

So
fon NIX u lle White Mar
BROW sal company has
jus rssisaNsd g liesii lif1ie.
Sos l9t inc 5Aa9aed daniaslS with
naRkIgs Hafeh NJ. .Anarews.
Greer racing allips With every cash
pugehas lleNt Ioepartiaent Store.
Jumbo bananas. fresh lettuce aud new
tomatoes IL n ynoieis, Mason & CO.'S.
An4her lot these excellent cough
treps see cents a package Idso x
sVjiha9
Try us ga ssingers; best assortment,
b4s Warranted sapds Schmidt hard
Btnson's buelswheat makes the best
cakes order sack, az il is superior TO
All other prands.
A Fiirt item in the Nav sharon star
says Grant Stout moves 70 Marshall
county this week Z
General Passenger Agent George s.
Batty. Of the Central arrived horne
Thursday from weeks business VISIT
in Chicago and st. Louis
Mrs. J f. Wndman WAS hostess on
"Wednesday afternoon to the Aid socf-.
ETY. Of the Eastern star Lodge at her
home, 4US North Second street.
County Superintendent Judd Norris
sey Went To Melbourne this morning.
where this evening he will be in att
Tendance at teachers meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16
Plenty of fresh dressed chickens al

Plenty of fresh dressed chickens al,
culleS's.
Received today, new elastic jet belts.
Hoyt's Department Store.
High grade nickel plated coffee and
tea pots. schmidt's hardware store.
Try some Of our hard dry wood,
chunk or split Gregory Brown Coal.
Company.
Our Lucent oranses viii 50 Friday
ana Saturday forlo cents Il dozen. ldso
4 William.
Have knrtz Bros. figure on your in
terior finish They are prepared 10 do
it on short notice and in iirst-class.
style.
We have all kinds Of coal. Telephone
Your order and we Will give ii prompt
attentions Lamb Lumber Company
South Center.
Mr. and Mrs. VIII Nicholson enter
tanned III dinner Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Martha Saylor. residing east of
The city, Mrs Waters and daughter. Of
OBren county and City Marshal and
Mrs. l.. u. Jones.
Mrs. w. c. DiRey has as her guest
her neice. Miss Cathesyn Frederick Of
Conrad, ind Thursday evening us a
surprise for her she invited in a party
et Young I,cppic who enjoyed the cven-7
ing with games. Refreshments were
set y18s...
-. M. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16
yANDERvEER & GRIFFl1Hs.
Have Purchased the Harry j. Fish
l;ctnil Cignr store.

+, w. Van peyeei and ;. ". Crit
fths purchased of Harry j. Fish today
his retail stock and fixtures and
VIII continue TO handle all the jobbing
business formerly looked after by Van
DerNeer q La sshelle. They appreciate
past faxors and solicit a continuance of
the same, and have reason to believe
that they will merit it. Al their stand
you VIII always find the highest goods
OF domestic and imported cigars and to-
baccos. They Will also run in connec-
ton with their cigar stand shoe Shin
ing parlor and reading room. the same
TO be under the supervision of Luke
Raglin. All the Chicago daily papers
Will be kept for sale. The doors Will
open Saturday evening. and you are in
yited ri call.
Il have used Beggs' Blood Purifier in
my family for over two years and do
not believe there is d better medicine
made 1t is the family remedy for US,
and all we need" writes Frank Mitch
ell, Mason City, Iowa. Purifies the sys-
tem-makes new, rich blood. George r..
Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16

The pro-isoer movement. in the way
of a fair. the proceeds Of which We're
to lie TUNED over 10 the national COM
niittee 70 be- used i'll hospital work in
south Africa. has been POSTPONED for
tile present. A meeting wall h held next
Week u devise and decide upon plans
rhe fair VAS to have bgun Thursday
evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16

Mrs. j. +. Wildman was hostess on
Wednesday afternoon to the AID Soci-
ETY. Of the Eastern star Lodge al her
home 4OS North Second street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16

The sMnntazunla Republican says:
j. Fl Jayne Of Marshalltown was
here F:tday adjusting matters relative
TO his relations With Bridge builder
Reynolds. Mi. JAIME states that he
recommended Mr.. Reynolds to the
board OF Supervisors here because he
bad been With him for twelve Years and
he regaded him as one of the best
bridge builders IN the country. He says
that he always likes to help a mar Who
Us deserving, and such he regarded Rey-
Snolas. When hat gentleman get the
contract here he furnished him a pile
driver ard Il couple of span OF horses,
but that these were settled for some
time ago. and he had no interest III him
in a financial way to any great amount
except that he is on mis- bond. Mr..
Jayne states that he had no interest in
the bridge business in this county fur
Their than to assist man whom ne re-
garded as capable of rendering the
county valuable service. MIR jayne is
secretary of the Iowa Good Roads AS
ISOLATION and he takes great interest in
Bridges and highways. He is a practical
bridge man and is now employed at a
salary Of $500 year to superintend the
bridge building in Marshall county. He
believes that this county has a good
practical lot of men on the board and
says that they took a prominent part
in the state meeting of supervisors and
made most favorable impression.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16

lstsarling ,eoiile who are Well known.
in this CITY the New sharon Star SAYS:
K. l.. tiess vanie In Wednesday, night
from Evaisville Ii5d returning Tnss
Gay accompanied by his wife They
sN5,eet 10 make i'i:t; Place their future
h@iEe the best wishes ot their many
New sharon FIJI follow them. Their
9,l. VIII, Will rsaain III New sharon
uiffii 50 hoel doses Mrs. Co.'s is a3sistet
eNf Mrs j W. Bpggie and DIR. a. l.. Bry;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16

\ mass meeting Of tho colored people
OF The city viii be held mkt Tuesday
evening al The mayors Office the object
being IL tSkc action, if advisable. reia-
tive To supporting candidates thus far
annpuNce,l for municipal offices ard the
feasiiility Of bringing out neN candi-
dates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-16

A Fiift item in the New Sharon star
says Grant Stout moves 70 Marshall
county this week =
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-08-10
Pay Parties.

Last year an idea was oric;ro.,
London which promises this season -
take much wider scope. Certain NOV -
ular members of society, whose frlando
are legion and whose presence Invor,a
bly secures the success of an enton
tainment, started the pay party" r
is thus arranged: The popular pronosan
says, for example, LET us make rm :
party to go to dinner at princa's - "a q
theater afterward, and supner o,sO @
where when the play is overn Tn.
suggestion Is voted delightful and 90 az
member of the proposed party arrooa
to pay his or her expenses. The samo
idea is carried out for Ascot for unn
ley, for water picnic, for an aftoa
noon and dinner at Hurlngham Ias,
year 1t was but the few who wera ad
mitted to take part in these eo.onera
i've entertainments; this season rnn,o,
declares that they win be organizod
IN mole extensive scale. Trims TO tba
Paris exhibition, coaching tours Sat
lrday-to-Monday jaunts here. thero
ina everywhere will be planned-Lon. |
Ion Express.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-08-10
YANKEE AND SOUTHERN GIRLS.
Naval Officer Mixed Them Up, but
Made No Enemies.

Naval Officer Mixed Them I'm, bu,
Made No Enemies.
Among the visitors to the Kearsarge
were two young women, dressed hand,
'omely. One, in patterned rose-color
1ress, had black hair, the complexion
'f a creole and bright brown eyes. She
reminded one of the song, "She Was
Bred In Old Kentucky, rake Her Bow
You're Mighty Lucky She was a
Connecticut Yankee.
The other girl in a plain gray skirt
and white waist, had brown hair Ilob,
complexion and hazel eyes. She look.
ed like a stunning" New Englandpr
She was a Kentuckian.
The officer of the deck was present.
ed 10 them ON board. He took the
Yankee for the Kentuckian. and
speaking to the girl with black hair
recalled the Kearsarge and Alabama
nght' saying a good word by courtesy
for the Southern boat. The Yankoo
girl didn't understand-couldn't undor-
stand The Southern girl smiled as she
listened, and suddenly broke in with
suggestion that she'd like to see the
magazines and the engines Of the dat
est thing, named for the shin that
whipped the Southerner." The ofticor
Ot the deck turned and looked sharnlv
IL the brown-haired girl with the hazel
eyes. A-e'
Now, what does that mean? ?" he ash.
ed. Am l confused? Which is tba
Kentuckian?" .
Inc Drown-haired girl smiled again
and a little flush came to the cheek
If the officer.
! come from Kaintucky," said the
'irl with the light complexion and tbe
lazel eyes. She spoke softly. without
esentfulness.
You're ON the WRONG ship"
"The wrong shipY said the girl from
kentucky. whats the difference now.
days? The Kearsarge and Kentnctv
re sister ships. We're all sisters now"
Boston Herald.