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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
PUBLIC DEBT INCREASES.
Heavy Payments on Bonds Ueduc
the Cash on Hand.

Heavy Payments on Bonds Reduce
the Cash on Hand.
Washington, May 2.The monthly.
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business April 80
1900, the debt, less cash in the treasury.
amounted to 81 ,l24. .S02, OBS. which is an
increa Sc Of s12,545, ,727. This increase is
due to the increase if the cash on
hand made necessary by the heavy
on account of present worth
of bonds now being extended at 2 per
cent interest.
The monthly comparative statement
of the government receipts and expen-
.ditures shows that during April the
receipts aggregated $45.O39,s26 and the
expenditures $40. 900, ,927. leaving a sur
plus for the month of S4,1s6,000.
The receipts during the month show
an increase of 900. as compared
with April. 1898 and the expenditures
a decrease of 1000, 900.
u The total receipts for the ten months
of the present fiscal year We're $4122,.-
3S7.062, an increase over last year oi
more than s4s,3Oo.0o The disburse-
ments We're $l19.5s4.00o less than for the
same period last year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02

bravely and so we'll with the Fifty-first
Iowa Volunteers in the Philippines, will
be found in his old position in the office
of the adjutant general after July A.. At
that time the law passed by the last
legislature providing for record clerk
in that office takes effect. Mr.. Ste
phens. the present chief clerk, will be
given that position. the duties Of
which areato hunt up the records Of old
soldiers, which are constantly being
called for. Maj. Hume will hen becoms
chief clerk and his old friends Will find
him in his old place. where he became
so valuable before he entered the vol
unteer service. Mai. Hume has entire
~ recovered his health since his return
home. altho at that time he was in {
very bad way. being full of malaria
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02

Kindred, OF this city. formerly of Min
lnesota, has secured full control and
possession of the Philadelphia Times.
The new policy of the Times will be an
nounced editorially in the morning and
by Mr.. Kindred's own private state-
iments. The editorial will commit the
paper to President McKinley's expan-
sion policy and to a national republic
an administration policy in general.
Privately. however, Mr. kindred says
that altho he has heretofore been a
good friend Of former Senator NJ. s.
Quay, he will now have to see about
6iL.' us 10 VINO snail be Qua;'s s1ccesscr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02

that he inspected Il le. Than five weeks
ago and believed 1T entirely safe at that
time. Itnever had bad air and always
had been free from gas. and as the coal
is loaded with shovels there had not
been a large accumulation of dust.
Nine-tenths of the men killed are
Americans and Welsh. The former
came mostly from Utah, With a small.
number from Tennessee and Colorado!
Several experienced undertakers We're
sent down this morning and coftins will
go down as soon as they can be
shipped. j. NJ. Beattie. of Scofield.
whosis the company's store keeper, said
on arrival this morning that no tongue
could tell the horror. sadness and ap-i
palling extent of the catastrophe.
When he left none could tell how many
had been killed, but 1t was thought
the shift in No. had been wiped out
and many killed in No. !.
Whether 1t was powder explosion
or dust explosion or both has not been
decided. In fact, no one had any
thought but OF the rescue Of the injured
and to recover the dead and relieve the
suffering.
The financial loss to the company
lcannOt ne eSllHate0, Dut Will ue
Ivery great. with the various
I3claims, expenses, loss of daily
output and reduced tonnage on
1.-The railroad by shipments being
lsstopped. In every way II is regarded
as the worst disaster that ever oc-
curred in this part Of the country The
nearest approach toit was the South
Iern Pacific Almy, Nyo., explosion five
years ago. when over 100 men were
KILLED.
At 1880 POI bodies had been recovered,
LIT is now known that between 300 and
400 men entered the mines. the great
lImajority Of whom were killed. The tMt
camps have always been conspicuous
for the large number OF marSied mer
l.e,nployed This fact makes the disaster
slappalling and far reaching in its re
s|suits. Several families have beensrob
4 bed of all the male representatives. II
1.-The Hunter family seven are missing
4 |Among the dead are twenty boys Wtt
Iacted as trap boys. At Provo $1,000
lnave been subscribed for the families q
1.-THE victims,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
Patten, Fairfield. cartridge loading ma.

lPatten, Fairfield. cartridge loading ma
chine.
Tie comptroller of the currency has au-
IMoulton, Iowa. to begin business with q
capital of $4,000. j.. "A. Brady is presi-
dent and w. G. Stickney is cashier OF
the new bank.
I Pensions to Iowans:
Increase-Joh w. Morton, Washing
ton, $12; James A. Butt. knowlton. IS;
Michael T. Carter, Maquoketa. So; JOSH
ah Jordan, Chelsea, sl7; Daniel w.
Mapes, Floyd, $17.
Original widows. etc.-Specia, ac-
crued. April II, Susan Patchin, Detroit
So; Clara Morgan, Churdan, IS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY.
The Weather,

The Weather.
For Iowa-Fair tonight and Thurs
day; frost tonight. with much colder in
the cast and south.
For Illinois-U Unsettled this after.
noon; fair tonight and Thursday; cool
ers tonight.
I.AGE ONE.
TODAY,S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS:
Awful Mine Horror in Utah.
Two Hundred Dead Bodies Recov.
cred.
Laymen Win in Conference.
F'iiipinos Kill Twenty Americans.
Canal Bill Up in Congress.
The Democratic Convention.
PAGE TWO. E
AND GENERAL:
a New Rural Postal Scheme.
German Intrigue to Secure Island.
News of the Day.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Suicide Of a Boone Girl.
b Child Drowned in Water Tank.
The Congregational. Meeting.
Short Iowa Specials.
PAGE rs FOgls AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
Progression or Retrogression.
The Recent Strikes.
The st. Louis Fair.
s "A Lively Contest.
Topics and Press Comment.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
LOCAL NEWS:
List Of City Teachers Arranged.
Will Erect Detention Hospital.
A Strange Case at LeGrand.
y. p. e. T. U. Convention Postponed.
Marietta Postoffice Annulled.
List Of City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND GENERAL
British Force Back Beers.
Important Mine Decision.
4 Wednesdays Markets by Wire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
TWENTY KILLED..
American Garrison I'm the Phillip
pines Surprised by filipinos and
Nearly. .Annihilated-Only Ton Es.

American Garrison I'm the Philip
piues Surprised by Filipinos and
Nearly Annihilated-Only Ton Es-
capped.
Manila, May The American garri-,
son at Catubig, island of samar, con-
sisting of thirty men belonging to the.
4Forty-third Regiment, was attacked by
rebels. Twenty Americans were killed.
The remainder were rescued.
The Americans we're auartered In
iCalubig church. which the enemy. NUM-
.bering several hundred men, surrounded
and tiercely attacked. The Americans
fought for two days. Then the rebels
managed to ignite the roof of the
church, it burned away and finally fell
upon those inside. The walls remained
Intact. however, and We're used as shell
ter by the besieged. Americans three
days longer the enemy attacking the
buildings on all sides at once. The
Americans continued firing from the
windows and doors of the church and
did great execution among the Filipinos,
1t is estimated that over 200 of the la Z
liter were killed. After five days resist
lance by the Americans a lieutenant an6
leight men arrived from Lanan and erl-
gagged the besiegers, who tfereupon re
ltired. The fortunate arrival OF the.:t
reinforcements prevented the annihila;
tion of the American force. who repeat
edly declined to surrender when ordered
TO do so by the Filipinos. The ten sur
Ivivors were without food, had little am
i|munition and were physically exhaust
ed when relieved. This fight has enco,ir
8|aged the Filipinos, who are now actini
lin an aggressive manner and threaten
ling that section Of the coast. particular
lily the town of Catarma, whence tn
garrison probably will be Withdrawn Z
slfLaoan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
HEPBURN WAS MAD

4 non on the Canal Question-Amend.
mcnt Regarding Fertilization Pas-
sed-Gcneral Appropriation Bill In
troduced.
Washington, 2.-when the
house met today, on motion of Hep-
burn, OF Iowa, in charge OF the Mica
ragua canal bill, general debate On the
bill was closed and it was read for
amendment under the five minute rule.
The sundry civil appropriation bill,
the most important OF the general sup
ply bills, and the last on the list, was
reported by Chairman Cannon. IT
carries s6l,5s6.115. being s9,7o9,146 more
than the appropriations for the current
year. In addition to the amounts carr
ried, contracts are authorized amount
ing to s4,4s7, 800. including s3.275, 900 for
public buildings.
The committee amendment to sub
stitute the word protect" for defend"
in the first section of the Nicaraguan.
canal bill was adopted.
Parker, OF New Jersey. offered an
amendment to strike out that portion
Of the bill limiting the presidents se-
the Nicaragua route. II was
defeated, 81 to8S7.
occurred between Cannon and Hep-#
burn The former resented some re-
marks made last night by the latter
his sincerity. Cannon spoke
under great excitement and recalled an
iintimation8 that had come to him of
which he had spoken yesterday that
/ those who We're promoting this bill
! were doing so to delay the canal. He
said he had acquitted Hepburn Of any
such intention.
4 Today he frankly stated that Hep
1 burns name had been connected with
4 the rumor. Who was the author of
/ the rumor, asked Hepburn, Jumping
A to his feet. "A newspaper man, re-
a piled Cannon. II don't know his
I narne.,' After a wordy war between the
II two gentlemen, during which the house
4 was In a wild state of excitement and
&, ,3confusion, the Incident closed by Cam
4 mon dismissing the whole subject, be-
'ilieving Hepburn's violent remarks due
4 to temper and not to calm judgment.
. Another scene occurred between
!, Gaines, of Tennessee. and Mann, Of III.
illinois. The former took exceptions t.
4, some remarks of the latter, saying they
!. were devoid of common decency
Il courtesy and gentility. Mann re
, torted that If that remark came from
any one but Gaines it would merit
.8Irep!y Gaines declared his responsible
s ity for anything he sad and the inciden
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
A,nv Name Cleveland.

New York, May Am important
conference of ex-President Cleveland's
friends, 1t was stated yesterday" says
the Brooklyn Eagle. will be held with
In a very short time. probably in Nam
haitian.
..The object OF the meeting is to can
vass the whole democratic situation,
and II it is deemed advisable. to make
Va formal announcement by Mr.. Cleve-
lands friends OF their purposes to the
country with reference to a re-nomina-
ton of Mr.. Cleveland.
1T. could not be learned whether
there had been any communication
with the ex-president."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR BRYAN.
Democr rats of Dewcy's Stntc Ins e get
for the NebraYkan,

Concord, N H. May THE
cratic state convention today chose four
delegates and alternates to the national
They are instructed to vote
for Bryan. The resolutions adopted en-
.dorse the Chicago platform, denounce
republicans for abandonment of bi-met-
all,sm and the enactment of the gold
standard: for intlicting upon the nations
al policy the colonial conquest with its
attendant evils Of Imperialism and mill
itarism. Favors free trade for Porto
Rico and independence for Cuba and the
Philippines as soon as capable Of self
government; favors election of senators
by direct vote of the people.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
SULTAN NEEDsMoRE MONEY.
Customs Duties Sot Increased, I:n
They Arc Necessary.

Illeyfs Are necessary
Constantinople, May 2.-The circular
Issued by the porte relative to incre as
ling the customs duties states that the
raising of the duties toll per cent is
more in the nature of a project than of
a decision, ii inviting the e,lbassiesi to
|acquesce. The circular maintains that
a provisional measure sisrendersd reces-
sary by the eXigencies of the ffnarcial
situation and requests the embassies to
present delegates to conclude new treat
les.
An trade has been issued prohibiting
the Importation of all electrical apIpar-
llatus, including bells.
Ismal Kenal 5ey. Well known for. his
ifriendliness for Great Britain. who was.
recently appointed vail to aTripoli, which
appointment is tantamount TO exile. has
mSsteriousiy disappeared. He embarked
Ion Saturday With the German colonel.
Non Ruedgisch who s also going to
4 Tripoli far the purpose of reorganizing
1.-THE military defensive works there. on.
Iboard the dispatch boat Faud. The zap.
sltair of the vessel not having received
Imperial authorization to sail. Isnlal ke-
'Imal Bey and Col. Won Ruedgisch landed
during the evening Subsequently the
Il neWty appointed van disappeared ana
no one knows his present Whereabouts.
Hits believed that he has been planning
to escape abroad With his three sons.
The affair has produced a great sensa-
ton at the Yildiz kiosk. because the
FInight Of lsmal is hardly less important
than tta. Of Aahp.aoud Passa, the sui
i |tan's brother-in law, Who disappeared
s|from Gonstantinople on Dec. IA last.
4 land 1t is considered another symptom Of
4 the state of affairs in Turkey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
f-ls ~
Labor Day in Europe.

London. May 2.-Labor denlonstra-
tions in celebration of May day We're
held yesterday in the capitals and chief
cities of Europe Telegraphic adyices
from Brussels, Paris. Barcelona. Wen
ma and other cities state that the dem
constructions We're counterpal'ts of those
OF previous Years, and We're for the most
part unmarked by any incidents of a.
disorderly nature. In London the ceie-s
bration wassof a notable character An.
all day festival. including sports, a vaii-s
Ideville entertainment and other features
of amusement, was held at the Crystal
Palace The political features Of the
days celebration were a great interna-
tional meeting in the Center Transept. a
concert by socialist choirs and a demon
stration on the Upper Terrace. with la
bcr leaders Of prominence as the chief
cn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
steel MiIIsto Reopen.

Joliet, III. May 2-The three local
plants of the American Steel and Wire
Company which were closed by the or
der OF Chairman John w. Gates over
Monday and over l,20O men put back
10 all the men today. tits said all sur
plus stock has been disposed OF.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
Tho Labor situation.

Little Rock, May ALI motormen
and conductors on the Little Rock.
street car system struck this morning.
Up to s o'clock this morning there were
only five cars in operation and over
twenty eight milesiof track. There are
no indications of trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02

fgfs
vote, decided to admit equal lay
representation to al Methodist
conferences.
Chicago, May 2.-The twenty ninth &
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church and the twenty-third
of the delegated congresses began here
today. 1t vii last a month and 10 ex
pected to beSthe most important OF any
conference since the memorable one OF
1s44, when the south branch OF the
church severed relations with the main
body over the slavery question. Repre-
sentatives of Methodism are present :,
from all quarters of the globe. The pit
of The Auditorium tlleater was filled
with delegates when Bishop Bowman
called the conference to order this 1norn-&
| ing in speech counseling conservatism
lin the consideration OF grave matters
which are to come up. Bishop H w.
Warren, following Bowman, announced
1.-THE first hymn. which was sung with
Vigorous enthusiasm by the audience.
The creed. led by Bishop ]. NJ. Tho
burn, of India, was recited by the audi
lence, and then Bishop c. d. Foss deliv-
Tered a prayer. This was followed by the
reading Of Psalm 46 by Rev. II. II. Low
!lery. %. D..Sof the North Carolina cons
ference. The Gloria was then Slant
led. The second scripture lesson, from
1.-THE first chapter of Acts, first to four
3teenth paragraphs, was read by Rev.
4 Austin Griffin, of the Wyoming confer
Ience. and another hymn was announced
4 by Rev. Harry Swan, OF West Texas
conference Prayer by Rev. Harry A.
tfs~
Il |followed, and was succeeded by another
hymn announced by Rev. Jacob Yunk-S
4 ers. of north Germany conference. AS.
q the last note OF the hymn died away
!, Bishop S. NJ. Merrill took the chair and
: the first move was made In the business
4 of the conference.
8 The first important business to come
! iIup was the matter Of equal representa
4 ition for laymen. The vote WAS /. Ken
and the proposition waa carried unani-
Ernousfy. sss sSss4 -
Announcement Of the vote was greet,
ed with cheers as 1t was q victory ovel
& which fight has been waged for f0l
Il wears The book of disciplinesin in refer.
enee to representation at conferences
!. 4 noSs read II he lay delegates shall con-
Z sist of one layman for each annual con
d ference excep. such conference has
Di iinore than one ministerial delegate.
J, which conferences shall be entitled TO as
i many lay delegates as ministerial dele
d fsates. General conference shall not al
4 How more than one ministerial sepre-
d sentative for every fourteen members of
4 1.-THE annual conference: nor of a less
number than one for every forty five,
nor OF more lay delegates from any ar-
Elual conference than there are minis
Iterial delegates from such annual con-
ference
DIR. David S. Monroe. Of Central Penn.
& ,sylvania. was elected secretary 81 the
conference by acclamation. The confer.
|. ence voted to admit provisional dele
y gates.
& The provisional delegates by unani
a nous Vote We're admitted 10 seats ii
" the conference. There were som
a doubts as 10 the outcome of this mat
= ter early. but the Vote over the equa
e representation proposition cieare,
.y these away and the overw heiming vic
tory was not a surprise
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
NEW REcoRDIN SQUAD SHOOTING
Five Mnrksmcn Break 100 Targets
{ WITHOUT a aNitss-IIandicnp To-day.

Springfield. ILL.,. May 2.--The worlds S
record for squad shooting was equaled
yesterday at the second day of the Illi-
nois Gun Club tournament Heikes.
Rike. Courtney. Conner and Elliott sue
3ceeded in breaking 100 straight targets
at squad work, twenty to each man.
The day was ideal for shooting. A. G.
Conner OF sPekin broke lOs straight tar
gets. making the best score of the day,
Today's card includes live-bird shoot
ing in the Capital city handicap. with
forty-tive entries. A purse of $1,175 is
hooked for Thursday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
Goe. to scott County.

Frankfort. May Judge Cantrlli To-
day ordered q change OF venue TO acott
Youtsy and Others charged WITH Co.
plicty . HE 0oebel nurdss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
Forest Fires Check ed.

Menominee. Mich, May 2.-The wind
changed suddenly to the north early to-
day, saving several cedar groves along
the west side Of the Wisconsin & Mich
iigan railroad from the destruction Of
forest fires. "A Wisconsin & Michigan
train succeeded in reaching Faithorn to-
day, bringing the first train this week.
It Is now estimated that the loss will
reach half . millioo. ,> &
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
Central strtk 9 spreads.

Buffalo. N. T., May Two hundred
and twenty car repairers, inspectors.
blacksmiths and machinists OF the Erie
road struck in sympathy with the Cen-I
trails men. 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
l1e
BASE BALL YESTERDAY.
{ NATIONAL LEAGUE.

W.. u. tScl.5
Philadelphia ). !. -72277
Brooklyn ..sS....7 8 100
Cincinnati /. ...i..6 500
ST. Louis IS ; s4;,
chicago ..s8.. 4. 80 4553
3Pittsburg. ....4 400.
New York \. !. ....3 6 333ss 3ss
Boston 4. IS 200
Chicago 3. ST. Louis =. =.
Philadelphia H.. New York s.
Brooklyn g. Boston
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Minneapolis Is. Chicago s.
Cleveland Is, Detroit
Milwaukee IL. Kansas City 1.
indianapolis Z, Buffalo g.
s. T. i. 10. University of Kansas 3
eva City. May 2.-state University
students and their friends are rejoicing
over the big victory Of the S. u. l. base
ball team over that5of the University
of Kansas The Iowa boys showed
much the best trainng and We're strong
er all around. The result of the game
was: University of Iowa 10, University
of Kansas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02

Buffalo, N. Y, May Five hundred1
tlaborers at the Pan-Amerlcan Epoei-I
Ition grounds struck today for N ~,
Grease of MaEeH 8 s. SEN sSs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
Ismacl3 Hey Has Disappeared.

Constantinople, Aprll8 30 Wa Plovidlv
May 2D-Ismael kemal Bey, who was
recently appointed governor of Tripolis
has disappeared. and all the efforts Of
the sultan to discover his Whereabouts
are unavai!ing. The new governor re-
ceived $500 as travelling eSpen ses.
which he used to assist himself and his
two sons to fly from the country. be-
cause he believed that his appointment
was merely a pretext Nor his removal
from the capital.
Ismael Bey was no great favorite at
the Yildiz Kiosk. The sultan disliked
him because of his well-known reform
Tendencies
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
SYlll sustain Mckinley.

Philadelphia. May 2.-Features Of
national political Significance have come
to the surface In connection with the Of
ficlal announcement that Charles r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
Turkey.. New Custom Duties,

Constantnople, May 2.-The circular
issued BY the porte relative to increas-
ing the customs duties states that the
raising of the duties to IL per cent is
more in the nature of a project thar, a
decision, it inviting the embassies to
acquiesce. The circular maintains
that provisional measure is rendered
necessary by the exigencies of the fl
nancial situation and requests the ems
bassies to appoint delegates to con-
clllde new treaties. a. 49,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
The l1e.vey Celebra,ton. 9

Chicago. May s.-The Chicago cele-
5bration in honor of Dewey was practi
caily closed today with an excursion by
the admiral and members OF the gen
eral committee of the Dewey celebla-
ton down the Chicago drainage car,al
as far.ass the controlling gates at Lock
port. The party left the city at 10 and
returned about .. Mrs. Dewey was q n
tertained this afternoon at lunche or
given by Mrs. Bryan Lathrop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02

1t is reported from the kiowa and
Comanche agency, Kansas, that the In
dams are starving. Money due the m
has not been paid, It is said, their ra-
tions have been cut on and traders
have refused them credit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-02
The Utah MINE HORROR
Between Three and Four Hundred Men Killed
In Mine Explosion.
OVER TWO HUNDRED DEAD BODIES ARE RECOVERED

Suffering scoa tho Affair
Work Of Rescue ProgresseMost Of the Dead
Hen Heads Of Families-Details o. the
Disaster