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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
LIST OF THE DEAD.
Printed List shows 4.O7s Deaths at
Galveston Alone Business is Being
Resumed.

Houston, Sept. 17.-The latest list of
Post, revised TO date, accounts for 4,O7S
person. The Post states that none of
the persons named in the list have been
heard from and most of the names have
been furnished by relatives of the dead.
The number of people who have left
Galveston is now stated at relief head
quarters to be over 5000 and of these
5000 are being cared for in Houston.
The number coming up on the first
train today shows no falling of. Gov
ernor Sayers has taken charge of the
relief work here as well as at other
| points.
Galveston, Sept. 1T.-Galveston is be-
| ginning to look like itself again. Horse
cars are in operation in the business
| part and the electric light and water
service have been partly resumed This
morning the board of health began a
systematic effort to obtain the names
of the dead, so the information can be
used for legal purposes and life insur-
ance settlements. Something Ike reg
ular Wire connection was opened with
Dallas this morning by both companies.
The Thanks of Galveston.
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE following
was received today at the white house
1 from Mayor Jones, of Galveston. adj
dressed to the president:
THE people of Galveston, thru me,
desire to return their sincere thanks for
1.-THE great interest you and the United
Estates government thru You manifested
lin their hahalf in the hDlll,g of trial.
While their sufferings are indescriba Bile,
|they have ever in their minds the great
government which never fails to re-
lsppnd to the distress of its citizens, and
they also know that at the head OF that
government is an upright. Christian
gentleman whose every effort is to re-
llieye the distressed with all the means
land power at his command"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
STEAMBOAT REPORTED SUNK.
The Bradley said to Nave Gone DOVE
With All on Board.

Columbus. o., Sept. 17.-It is reported
here that the steamer w. G. Bradley.
the finest boat in the river, was sunk
with all on board at some point down
the river. At the office of the Merch-
ants and Planters Steamboat Com
pany no information could be obtained.
The Bradley left here last Thursday on
it's regular4trip
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
wounded Hunter Kills SELF.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. Nicholas.
Bettinger, OF. 90 Park street, and Her
man Brandt 17-year-old boy, were
hunting near Brookfield yesterday.
Brandt shot Bettinger accidentally and
wounded him % that Bettinger con-l
cluded life was not worth living. He.
was not fatally wounded. but he begged
the boy to kill him, and when he refused
Bettinger drew his own revolver and
tEilled him sae1f
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
MUST PROTECr N.AyY.


America lnstructs Gen. Chanee ON
the Terms to Be Demanded of
Chinese.
have been sent to Mai. Gen. ChafEee.
commanding the American forces in
Pekin, not to agree to any solution of
the Pekin situation which does not
countenance the safety of the native
Christians there who are under the pro-
lection of the American missions. The
instructions We're based upon the rec
ommendation of Minister Conger and
representations made by the American:
board of missions.
1t is further stated by the authori-5
ties in the settlement of the Chinese
question thatit will be the aim Of this
government to secure such guarantees
as will insure the future protection Of
native converts.
The decision Of the president to pro-
itect the native converts and the inten-
ton of the United States not to open
negotiations with Ii Hung Chang until
he gives ocular proof OF his willingness
and ability to protect life and proper
ty and to preserve order in the province
of Chill, make 1t certain that the imme-l
diate withdrawal Of American troops Il
not contemplated. An official said the
Russians had announced their purpose
to withdraw their troops, believing that
such withdrawal would bring about the
early return of the imperial family ts
Pekin but there was no knowledge that
the troops We're leaving.
When the imperial governments has
restored peace and order the United
states will give consideration to the
character OF, the Chinese peace commits
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
shot BY !. .Policeman.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. H.-Edward
Morse formerly of Edyard, Mimi, who
has just returned from Nome, was shot
and instantly killed yesterday by Po-
liceman Ribpach. The latter found
Morse and two companions attempting
to commit burglary and undertook to
arrest them. "A pitched battle with re-
volvers ensued, with the above result.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
The Kaissr,s CondoIenIc,.e,

Washington, Sept II. Mckinley has
received q message OF sympathy on the
Galveston disaster from Emperor Wil-
liam and replied to the gane. thanking
Eths emperor fof his sxpressions of cons
|d0lence. 81, 1sss ;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
PAGE ONE.
TELEGRAPH NEWS.


China Anxious to Negotiate.
The Miners Strike Begun.
Roosevelt's Acceptance Letter.
Four Thousand and Seventy-eig
Dead at Galveston.
Galveston Thanks the Nation.
The Iowa Campaign.
PAGE TWO
GENERAL NEWS:
The Needs of Galveston.
Gossip of the Old World.
Interest In Boer War Revived.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Peyton Behind Sioux City Bars.
The Tenth District Situation.
Young Man Killed Near Jewell.
Short Iowa Specials.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
Maryland Revolt Against Bryan.
Business at Leading Points.
Ohio Germans For Mckinley
Topics and Press Comment.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Fire in a Restaurant.
A Romance of Three Wars.
Two More indictments.
Picnic of Columbianans.
Strangers Engage in Duel.
Brief City News.
PAGE FIGHT.
IOWA AND GENERAL:
Mondays Markets by Wire.
Special Market Letter.
The War Revenue Tax.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
Too Busy to Campaign.

8 Cleveland, Sept. IA special to the
Plaindealer from Canton says:
1T is definitely decided that McKin-
ley will not receive delegations during
the campaign on account of the situa-
tion in the orient. Delegations which
We're coming to Canton have been noti-
fled accordingly"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
ON 1H ANXIOUS aT|
China's Representative 4 ! Hurry
to Begin the Hsgs citations # NJ
For Peaee.
His Message Will b Rsisrrsd tos {
the President Dispatch From
Chaflea

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Chineses
minister has received q dispatch from
Prince Ching, dated the 9th, stating he
had been clothed with full authority, to-
lgether with Ii Hung Chang, to nesoti-
ate peace, and requesting Minister WI.
to ask the secretary of state to instruct
sconger to open negotiations at once. WI
took the dispatch to the state depart
ment.
Il is probable no Immediate response.
to the request for instructions to Conser
can be given. as Prince Ching request
will have to be laid before the president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
'|A[ BIG STRIKE 81 1
First Day Of the Miners strike
Shows Large Number Of
Hen Idle.
President Mitchell Says 100000 EN-.
ployes Refused to Go to Work
This Morning.
Expects $4,000 More to Join Thsn
TomorrowA Few Colleries
Working.

Scranton, Pa. Sept. 17.-Pennsyrva-
MAS great strike of anthracite miners
is now officially under way. This morn
ing when scores Of breaker whistles
sounded for the day in the Lackawanna
and Wyoming valleys not enough men
and boys rallied at any point to warrant
beginning work.
Fred D.lcher, member of the national
executive board in charge of the dis
tricts. covering the two valleys, is en-
thusiastic over the strike news, which
rapidly came in from every direction.
The Delaware, L.ackawanna & Western
made futile. attempts to get three Of its
collieries to going. but without effect.
Several washeries are operating today,
but the force of workmen is small The
pump runners want to be called out
and have asked the executive board. to
take this action. All in ALL not less than
10000 mine employees of all grades are
idle.
The engineers, firemen, carpenters,
car repairers, blacksmiths and helpers
at ateyerylDelaware, re,Lackawanna& & West
ern Company mine here, Joined the
strikers today. They were asked to take
care of coal outside the mines and han
die it in the breakers. They refused and
/ f,,yjt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
Arrested for working on sunday.

Special to Times-R Republican.
Hampton, Sept. 17.-An Iowa Central
crew engaged in building stock yards
here were arrested here for working on
Sunday. They were taken before JUS
tlce OF the peace and I'll gave bonds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
Germans Burn chinese Town.

Berlin, Sept. 1L-An Official dispatch
from Shanghai says German naval
battalion, accompanied by forty Bengal
lancers. captured and burned the town
of LANG September H. One hundred
Boxers were killed. Chinese regular
troops occupying the place had pre-
killed and five wounded.
Shanghai says Ii Hung Chang HAS ar-
rived at Tien Tsir. Ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
PopuIation OF Lacrosse. 1

FOpU1uSIOHU U1 1]ssSh - e q
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE census bu-s
reau announces the population Of La
crosse Wis. as 2s,ss5. against q. .oso In
1890; increase, 1917 per cent.
Parliament 20 Dissolve sept. s.
Aberdeen, Sept. 1f.-At q meeting Of
the council at Balmoral today It war de-
icided dissolution OF parliament should
take place Sept. 25.
Prince Albert Of saxony sKiiisa.
Dresden, Sept. E.-Prince Albert Of
Saxony was killed in carriage accident;
yesterday at Woikau, . short distance
from Dresden.
More Plaguc nt Glasaow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
soufh Omaha,s iroWth.

south OmahA,s Growth.
Washington, Sept. 1.-THE census bu-.
reau announces the population Of South
Omaha, Neb., to be 26,001, against 8,067
in 1880; increase, 222.51 per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
5ParIiament 20 Dissolve sept. 20
More Plaruc nt Glasaovv. Y

Gla1gov. Sept. five addittoaAl
CASES Of bnbenic plague - EsDcsAee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
Message From Chanee,

0MessuR0 EF0m aCh0Mee.
Washington. Sept. Il. The wa. de-
partment received the following from
Chaffee:
'sraku, Aug. 1.-THE Russian com-
mander assures me he has ordered re-
pair material from Port Arthur. vladi-
vostock and the United States and that
he feels assured that the railway will
be repaired in two months. We need
fifty storm flags and 5000 more small
flags. The latter are required for Chi
nese houses to show our protection.
The expedition from Tien Tsin to Taku,
thirty miles southwark, two companies
of the Fourteenth infantry participate
ing. has returned to Tien Tsin. Slight
opposition. A town was destroyed by
British troops. No casualties .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
Many Coll,ers al work.

Pottsville. Pa. Sept. 17.Reports
come from Shenandoah. Ashland. Cir
ardville, Mahoney City, TaWaqua, Tre-
mont and Minersville, indicating that all
the collieriesin this vicinity are at work
with a full compile of men. with the
exception of Morea, Buck Mountain and
Mahoney City. deported short-handed.
The Lehigh Coal Company's colliery is
al work as well.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS Of today
The Weather.

The Weather.
For Iowa-Fair tonight; warmer in
the west; Tuesday, cloudy. with show
Sers in the west.
For Illinois-Fair tonight and Tues
day; light in the northern and central
tonight: slightly warmer in the north
Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
Al othcr Points.

I Harrisburg, Sept. 1.-THE miners at
Lyckens and Wisconisico went on a
strike this morning. About fifty out OF
1 900 employees of the coal company went
to work, but not enough to start a
breaker. The men at Tower City and
Williamstown are working and no trou-
ble.i anticipated. The colliery at Lyck-
ems and Wisconisco employs LOO men
and boys, and that at Williamstown
about 1900 Both are controlled by the
PENNSYLVANIA road. Tower City em-
ploys j, 900 men and boys.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-17
Majority of Men Idle.

President John Fairy, of the Ninth
district, United Mine Workers, said be-
fore the end of the week all operations
in Schuylkill Columbia, Northumber-
land and Dauphin counties would be
idle. President Samuel Gompers, of the
Federation of Labor, said before ieay-
ing for Hazleton today there was no
doubt as to the final outcome being a
victory for the men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-28

dence to the contrary; who solved nine
out OF every ten criminal problems
submitted TO him and who was the
terror OF all evil doors. This tall, lean
man. with his clean shaven face and
black obs1:vant eyes. was an enthu-
siast in his profession. and loved 10
ponder over and follow out the intri-
cacies of criminal mysteries. At the
present moment he was conversing
with Lakeland about a recent Anar-
chist conspiracy, and therefore hap
pened to be in the Grangebury police
office when the jealous policeman ap-
peared With his terrified prisoner. She
cried out when she was thrust into the
room. and. confronted by inspector and
detective. covered her face with her
hands
Hey. what" said Lakeland in his
rasping voice. What's all this abour
Case of murder. sir" jerked out
the policeman. pushing forward the
prisoner. Paradise row. Woman
strangled!'
Murder" cried Gebb. pricking UP
his ears at the ominous word.
'Murder!' scrseched the woman. and
fell into chair. Evidently she had re-
ceived "A shock and was on the verge OF
mysteries, for she began TO babble and
weep copiously. Accustomed to deal
with this sort OF emotion. Lakeland
seized jug OF water standing near his
desk and dashed the contents into her
face. The remedy was efficacious, for
with a grasp and a shiver the woman
recovered her self-control and tongue
also her inherent feminine vanity.
You bruts!" she screamed, jumping
up wrathfully. My best bonnet's
spoilt."
Attention. roared the inspector In
his sternest military manner. none Of
this nonsense here. What about this
murder in---'
II didn't Kill her" interrupted the
woman. wiplng her face. "'Tilda and
me knew nothing about VI till we found
her strangled when we came back from
the lecture"
did you attend the lecture on Dick
ems I'm the Town Hali?" asked Gebb.
Yes did. sir; both me and 'Tilda.
who is my servant, went"
Whats your manner" asked the de-
tectlve with. professional sharpness.
Maria Presk."
Married or single?'
Married once. single now" sighed
the woman. II am what you call a WI
dow, sir; and let lodgings in Paradise
row" 81
Was this dead woman Iodger OF
yours?'
Miss Ligram. you mean? Yes. Miss
Ligram was I'm the FIRST floor front"
And who killed Miss Ligram?" asked
Gebb. looking keenly at Mrs. Presk.
The good lady turned even paler than
before.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-28
RACING AT SHEEFSlEAD.

Yesterdays card at Sheepshead Bay
was light In the way of entries, but
the class was good. The first race was
six furlongs on the main track for
which good field of sprinters ran.
For some unknown reason, surely not
on his late races. Firearm was made
the favorite. Helobas and Brigadier
were backed at TO /. and the Belle of
Lexington at TO /. The latter at once
went to the front after the flag fell
and remaining there all the way won,
ridden out. from Richard ].
The second race was only gallop
for the favorite. Mayor Gilroy, who
made ell his own running without ever
having been extended and won by a
length and a half from Water Cure.
Tonicum was favorite for the Pansy
stakes but he ran poor race and fin
ished last. The winner was the second
choice. Moor which led from start to
finish and lasted long enough TO heat
Delmarch out a neck.
DIR. Catlett was savorite for the
steeplechase and he won easily. But
his hackers were lucky TO cash. Ron
kokonma led to the pack stretch the
second time around and then fell. DR..
Catlett then moved into the lead and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-28

very poor. The best Wrigley can do at
bat Is to pop up a little fly I'm some
fielder's hands.-Syracuse Telegram.
This is the player that caused the
trouble between Brooklyn and New
York last fall and led to the complIca-
tions which involved the whole league.
Catcher Dixon and Jack Burns have
been released by Minneapolis. With
Grim, Fisher. Dixon and JaqS<litsch, the
new acquisition. the management
found its pay roll little too heavy,
and Dixon, was. accordingly. marked
for the axe. Jack Burns will go to
Aberdeen, s. ID. Burns is a clever lit
tie fielder, but hardly fast enough for
the American league yet. He is a
conner. however. and the management
will keep its eye on him. Dixon was
formerly with the Providence Gray
backs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-28
CHAPTER /.
The Tragedy OF the Strange Room

The Tragedy OF the Strange Room.
ON the night of July "a. in the year
1885. between the hours of IL and II.
Grangebury. a little known suburb OF
London. was wrapped In slumher, as
became respectable neighborhood
whose inhabitants retired regularly
shortly after sunset. Not that they had
done so on this particular night for
the unusual excitemset OF a }scture on
Dickens. deliveredpsifi the 'tipy Town
Hall. had kept them from their beds
later than was customary. At ll:l5
stream of instructed pleasure seekers,
discussing lecture and lecturer. filled
the narrow streett, lNrt gradyally the
crowd diminished until highways and
byways were left deserted, save by
watchful policemen and vagrant cats.
The lamps were then extingushed by
order OF an economical municipality,
the few lights still twinkling from the
upper windows of various houses dis
appeared and the little town lay under
moon and stars as silent and almost as
lonely as the spellbound cities in east
ern fables.
Every now and then the footsteps of
policemen making their rounds could
be heard echoing along the, streets, and
sometimes an Official lantern would be
flashed. into dark corners TO search out
possible burglars or homeless beggars.
But no thieves or vagabonds could be
discovered. for, on the whole. Grange
bury. being Comparatively new sub
urb. was free from such criminal pests.
and the police force there, under the
command of Mr.. Inspector Lakeland.
had very easy time. There was moth
ing on this night to indicate any end
ing to this Arcadian age OF security
and innocence; yet. shortly after ii
o'clock yawning policeman leaning
against a convenient wall heard word
cried aloud which told him of crime
and danger The word was murder"
Murder" repeated the constable,
looking up and down the street.
Murder" shrieked the voice again.
and then there came the sound OF run
ming feet. cries for kelp and the quick
painting Of an exhausted creature. Be-
fore the policeman could decide in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-28

, which direction 10 move dishevelled
woman. screaming and gesticulating,
came at full speed round the corner
and almost fell into his arms. Her face
was pearly white in the moonlight.
her eyes were filled with terror and an
almost continuous cry issued from her
open mouth without any motion of
the lips.
Ere. ere, wot's this?" said the po-
liceman, seizing the flying creature by
the arm. "Wot dye mean, screeching
out murder like loonatic? Come. now"
Trembling violently, the woman
grappled with the policeman, shrieking
the while. and evidently. beside her
self with terror. Not being gifted with
brains the officer of the law shook her
vigorously to brighten her intellect
and she wavered Imply in his grasp
like dummy figure.
"Murder!" she whimpered, clawing
and clutching at the man. Lord! it's
awful Ugh, Ugh, I've seen her dead!"
Seen 90 dead?" demanded the po-
liceman stoldly.
my lcdger! Dead. Strangled, Ugh,
>Ugh!" cried the woman breathlessly.
raising her voice higher at each we'd.
"A corpse in the yellow room, Paradise
row, Come and see--come and-oh.
poor soul,' and she fell to wringing her
hands again quivering and painting.
wait a Bit" said the jack-in-o office.
bound by red-tapeism, the police sta
tion is Just roun' tn corner. Kim up
an see tn inspector"
"I-I-I-am innocent!' gasped the
woman. hanging back. "Neither 'Tilda
nor laid n finger on her"
100 said y did" retorted the man
suspiciously. and. for his own protec-
ton. he recited an official formula:
"Wot y say now 'ull be used in hevi-
dence agin y. Kim up. tell y" And
grasping her by the arm he hurried her
fighting and crying round the near
corner and into a red brick building.
over the door OF which was a lamp In
scribed, Police Station
In a stuffy room. rendered almost un-
bearabie by the heat OF the fiaring gas.
two men were talking earnestly togeth-
er. notwithstanding the lateness of the
hour. The one in uniform was burly
red-faced martinez. known in Grange
bury as Inspector Lakeland. He was
too completely hemmed In by red-tape-
ism 10 count for much. hut the other in
plain clothes was Absalom Gebb. well
known i'm Scotland Yard as n capable
detective. but not so infallible as the
miracle monger OF fiction. II was Gebb
who brought home the theft OF Lady
Daleshire's diamonds TO herself: who
provef DIR. Mariner 90 be guilty Of pol
soning his wife in spite OF strong evil
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-28
EVENTS IN THE WORLD OF SP(

on balls. He got three balls and one
strike and then endeavored to spoil all
the good ones sent up without hitting
to the infield He fouled four or Ave
and then Murphy passed him 10 first
with a high one. Jack smiled as he
trotted down to the initial corner.
Lush Will play today in centre. His
ankle has now become well, and he is
In good condition.
Saturday the game will be started
at 3 o'clock to allow the champions to
make train connections.
ICY" Bowen OF the Rochesters is On
the sick list.
Springfield has signed a catcher
named Stearns. He Is college player.
Hanivan. the outfielder. and Lati-
mer. the catcher. are said to be slated
for release by the Syracuse manage
ment. There is trouble ahead, as Man
ager Irwin has been called home to ex-
plain the poor showing made by his
team.
Mike" Doherty, who was recently
signed by Tom Burns for Springfield
has been released. and Eustace has
been placed in the game once more.
Eustace played a snappier and better
all round game.
Harry Lyons Is making all kinds of
dence.-Worcester Spy. Lyons used to
do 1t in centre field. but that was years
ago. Blame 1t on the compositor, now
Springfield Union.
Bierbauer goes to Milwaukee I'm ex-
change for Pitcher Check.
Parke Wilson has made peace with
Jimmy Manning and has rejoined the
Kansas City team.
Fred Tenney has made more errors
on thrown balls this year than he
usually crowds into whole season.
A noticeable thing in the batting
averages recently compiled is that sew
eral OF the past heavy ash sluggers are
still behind their clip. In the bunch are
Keeler. Burkett and Freeman.
Seymour once gave IL bases on balls
this season and twice nine. Doheny
once gave nine. once eight and once
seven.
Pitcher Jack Katoll OF Chicago has
good reason to be proud of his feat of
shutting the Hoosier champions out
twice in one series.
Umpire Tom Connolly is now in fine
health and has gained IL pounds since
he returned to his home in Natick. He
has had plenty of offers to umpire in
several leagues and has not yet decid-
ed what he will do.
Wrigley's playing of late has been