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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
costly Fire at l.i.t.burx.

Pittsburg, Sept. pa fire early yes
terday morning in the large fve-story
building at 243-245 Water street, occu-
pied by Wilson, Bailey & CO. s boat sup
ply company, caused a loss estimated at
S15 900 to SlOO 900
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
We Are Sole Agents ior lova ., J.
Bonnct's black Silks

For several years we have beer
exclusive agents for the State OF
Iowa OF the Celebrated Black Silks
made by G. ]. Bonnet & Gle, Lyons,
France. These silks Were awarded
a gold medal and q grand prix at
the Paris exposition. Weguarantee
every yard Of these silks for color,
finish and durability, and will res
place any that fail In these require
rnents. While we have been giving
this broad guarantee forthese goods
for years II is a fact that needs no
other proof Of their value that we
have not only never had to replace
q yard, but have never heard q
com plant. How is that7
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
In All the New persian Costumes !.
= LACFS Are the RAGE =

Perhaps the greatest change in styles Of
making up gowns is the employment OF great
quantities Of laces Sometimes styles
employed gown The
kinds, from the heavy Arabans the dainty
The All-Overs used in connection gall
Ions, bands, Insertions and appques One Of
effects this is to bright colored
Bolero, better, jacket OF lace This
color pie envy Of
every woman
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Land Seekers

Settlers. Tourists. prospectors or invest
I; o1 these rates. For further information
Ad4ressJ. 9. Beem.. Jr.. Northwestern
Il Passenger Agent. Southern Railway. ss22s
D00SbG&n 6tfoet. Chic1gO, ILL.,. or j.. F.
oaeoe, SCENT for the Land and Industrial
p ths same address.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Won wALpEEsEE.s MISSION.
Must Force China 10 submit TO Peace
Conditions OF the po1Xers


Conditions OF the Powers.
Ecopyright. 1900, by Associated Press
Berlin, Sept. "A. The Austrian am
oassador here, Count Won Szogyelly-
Aarich, IN an interview With d repre-
sentative OF the Associated Press, said .
There Is an erroneous opinion in, the
press about Count Won Waldersee's mis-
sion. a number OF important tasks
await him. Above all, he must force
CHINA to submit 20 the allied powers
peace conditions. Moral suasion is en-
Ftire!y wasted uponsthe Chinese gs1verl-
lInent which. far from being inundated
| nithereo, still indulges IN the hope of
the aliies out Of the fruits of
their victories by destroying the har-
mony among them. Won Waldersee
must arrange what military demons tra-
l}tians are required. what harbors and
inland towns must be occupied, which
points require expeditions and which
Troops may retire from Pekin. All the
| powers are bound TO this program by
agreeing upon Won Waldersee as cons
l2maIder- in-chief but each may reduce
Its contingent at Will. Regarding the
statement that Won Waldersee viii act
rs chief diplomatic representative for
the powers, that, if it ever was intend
ed, has been abandoned. 1t is possible
the powers may jointly appoint one
plenipotentiary for the settlement of
their demands, viz: the safe guarding
OF the foreign colonies and missions, to
enable foreign merchants to safely re-
sumo business everywhere in China.
and also to rearrange the status of the
diplomatic corps Possibly the Chinese
government hereafter will be located
more inland. Then the foreign diplo-
mats will either be located at a treaty
port, perhaps Tien Tsin, or else they
I Will need large military protection. All
lsof this Won Waldersee must enforce,
Land, also Germanys own special de-
.mands. How each of the powers de-
mands will be regulated and enforced
is different matter. All the powers
mean to adhere to the note, no further
Territorial acquisition, but it will proba-
| bly, become necessary for each power to
occupy some province or important
point OF which the taxes will be re-
ltained until each is reimbursed for Its
war outlay With all that We must not
forget that the Boxer movement is not
yet dead.
\ The foreign office informs the Assoc
ciated Press that France, Austria and
Italy have agreed to Germanys note.
The foreign Office official added: "The
statement that Gen. Young Lu had been
proposed a. one of the Chinese peace
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Low
South

On the first and third Tuesdays Of
September and October Home
seekers tickets will be sold to
practically all ro'nts IN the South
and Southeast at one fare for the
round trip plus 81, via the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Southern Railway

The greatest Southern system,
trsversing the states OF Virginia.
North Oxrolina. South Carolina,
Tennessee. Georgia. Alabama,
Mississippi. Kentucky. Also one
way settlers rates from Cincin-
natl aud Louisville GU tho Same
dates at greatly reduced prices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
gurug puhlraas arssstu,u u Ina,a pbsr - 1900

commissioners is untrue. Neither En-
gland nor Germany would accept him. :"
While Great Britain and Japan have
net formally accepted Germany 8 prop
osition, the Associated Press learns
from reliable sources there is little
doubt they will accept.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Thinks West virginia safe.

Charleston, w. ", Sept 24.-Judging
from the indications picked up by the
Tribune staff correspondent in his jour-
ney across the state and back again,
West Virginia is almost certain to give
its six electoral votes for Mckinley.
Many fears that the state would be lost
to the republicans have been expressed
around the national headquarters, both
in Chicago and New York, but study
of the conditions here in West Virginia
itself seems to indicate the scare has
been groundless one. Unless there is a
decided change in sentiment between
now and the 9Th OF November it is quite
safe to assume that Mckinley will se-
cure the West Virginia electoral vote by
ma jority of upwards of 4, 0OOand under
$4,000. The republicans Will almost cer-
tainly elect representatives iii congress
from the First, Second and Fourth dis
tricts, and in the Third district, where
the democrats now have the member.
the chances are about even as between
the two parties.
The most doubtful thing concerning
the election in West Virginia this year
is the probable complexion Of the .egls-
9lature. which has TO elect successor
" senator Cihlls. heTe, 100. tne
chances favor the republicans, but they
will have hard fight OF it, and 1t will
be necessary to spend a good deal of
money and do lots of hard work 20 se-
cure the selection of a republican sena-
tor.
II will be seen, therefore that the cleo
toral vote and three congressman are
reasonably certain. One congressman
is 80 doubtful that predictions would be
idle, and the legislature is doubtful,
with the chances favoring the republic
cans slightly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
Rolled Onts NliIl Destrovcd.

NoIIeW4OUts WITH OestrUycUs
Morris, ILL.,. Sept. 24.-The Forest City
Rolled Oats Mil burned last evening.
The origin OF the fire Is thought to have
been an explosion of dust. The total loss
lis $4,000, with only $4,000 insurance. The
mill has been filling orders from all
parts OF the world, was established in
1855. and was owned by Conrad Eler-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24

.speeches will be made at 81. Paul and
Minneapolis The remaining time bee
tween Monday and Thur ~ viii be-
given ~ Minnesota, Wisconsin and In
diana.
On Thursday Mr.. Bryan will be pres
Sent at the meeting Of the club. repre-
8sentativee in indianapolis, and It isI
probable that coon after that date he
viii go east. visiting West Virginia,
Maryland, Delaware, New jersey, and
New York. and, possibly. other states.
There is considerable interest in the
speech which Mr.. Bryan is to make in
Nebraska City on Wednesday. The
speech will be devoted to further exc
position OF hie views on trusts, and It
will have also big Significance. There 10
no concealment OF the fact that the
speech is to be made in that city be-
cause II is the home OF branch OF the
starch combine. This institution has
been attacked In a quit brought by the
attorney general Of the state. This rsn-
ders the situation somewhat acute, and
some OF Mr.. Bryan's friends advised him
not to participate in the matter. He
decided, however that the better plan is
| to explain his position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24
rhe Bravery of Woman

Was grandly shown BY Mrs. John Dow
ding, of Butler, Pa, in three years
struggle with a malignant stomach
trouble that caused distressing attacks
of nausea and Indigestion. All remedies
failed to relieve her until lshe tried
Electric Bitters. After taking It Two
months she wrote: II am now wholly
cured and can eat anyt hing. It is truly
a grand tonic for the whole system. as
I gained In weight and feel much
stronger since using It," It aids diges-
ton, cures dyspepsia. improves the ape
petite and gives new life. Only 80 cents.
Guaranteed, at George p. Powers drug
store. b
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-24

Interesting Turn in English PoIittcs-
Cabinet Dissolved and Election
Called When Register. of '0S is Exc
piring- Many VIII BE ID sfrnnchiscd
a War Issue ind Anus There Too.
The times., 1900-12-19

position plainly mean is that we can get
rid of a treaty which Great Britain has
openly and notoriously violated and nulli-
fed by the further surrender of national
domain. ports. and coast line in our Ter
ritory of Alaska. That the so-called in
ternationa. boundary question" would be
a screaming farce il it did not involve an
affront to this country and a legitimate
casus belli goes almost without saying.
There is not sand never has been the
slightest ground for British claim to any
area within the clearly defined frontier be-
tween Alaska and the British North Amer
lean possessions, since we purchased the
area from Russia and then the line had
been settled and had been definitive under
the rules OF international law from the
year 1926.
Now we are to be asked to surrender
more Alaskan territory to England in con-
sideration of the concession on the part
of that power that it will not insist upon
our compliance with an agreement which,
If ever binding upon US in any sense,
ceased 20 be so when it was violated, de-
fed, and abandoned as a consequence OF
British bad faith in 1862. II is not easy
for any American TO believe that the
legislative branch of our Government will
ever consent TO anything so humiliatiag,
to anything so infamous!
The times., 1900-12-19
The signed Editorial Nuisance.

tnom the New York Evening Post.)
Perhaps the oldest OF all the new-fan-
gled syndicates is the one which supplies
papers with signed editorials. Ii is based
upon a queer fact in human nature. Some
men re gard an editorial as something
which transcends the everyday article.
While they would refuse Indignantly to
be interviewed, they are grateful to be
asked % write an editorial. AS a matter
of fac. very few of them can or do write
the e. 'orials. What happens is 4 call
from syndieator, who talks to the
would be "editorialst," sometimes taking
his remarks down in shorthand, and some
times relying upon his memory. The next
day he calls again, but this time the con-
versation is written in black and white.
and makes usually better article than
the "editorialist' would, or could. write
in a lifetime. The latter signs the edito-
rial, which then runs the round OF the
American press During the latest cam
paign many of the leaders OF both parties
blossomed out as authors of brilliant edi-
tOrials; in fact, 1t was so common that
whenever an out-of-town statesman was
seen walking and talking in hotel cor
ridor with a certain type of newspaper
man. the only comment was, He's get
ting off n signed editorial for next Sun
day." One of the few men of prominence
who steadily refuses to be tempted into
the signed editorial is Mark Twain. a
syndicator told the writer that he called
upon him recently and asked for signed
editorial. The great humorist said, MY
friend when / arrive in country / see
all the reporters and give them one talk.
1t is very good matter, and is one of those
impromptus which l write with the great
est care a few weeks ahead. After that
everything that l write | sell and pocket
the proceeds -
The times., 1900-12-19
DIR. CHARLES sABIN TAFT DEAD.
Attended President Lincoln at the
Time of His Assassination.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Dr. Charles Sabin
Taft, one OF the surgeons who attended
President Lincoln Immediately after the
President was shot in Fords Theatre.
Washington, died today at his home, 80
South Seventh Avenue, Mount Vernon, of
cancer in the throat. He had been i'll since
April last
Dr. Sabin was born in Lyons, Wayne
County. this State, in 1885. At the out
break of the civil war he enlisted in the
Medical Corps of the United States Army,
and was assigned to the staff OF General
Augur, of the District of Columbia. At the
close of the war he remained In charge of
one of the temporary hospitals established
in the city CT Washington.
On the night Lincoln was asssssinated
DR.. and Mrs. Taft had seats in the or
chestra almost directly under the Presi-
dents box. He was chatting with his
wife, when a pistol shot was heard and
moment later Booth climbed over the
front of the Presidents box and jumped
to the stage. AT the same time a shrek
came from the Presidents box and calls
for water and surgeon. DR.. Taft leaped
from the top of the orchestra rail in
front of him to the stage. He was in full
uniform.
He shouted to the crowd In the the
atre that he was an army surgeon and
dozen men lifted him up to the Presi-
dents box. He found Lincoln upon the
floor. Assistant Surgeon Charles A.
Leaie, U. S. N, was in the box, and the
coat and waistcoat of the President had
been cut off in the effort to find the
wound.
The Presidents carriage had been or
dered for the purpose of removing him
to the White House, but Or. Taft and DR..
Leale countermanded the order and had
Lincoln removed to Petersons house
across the street. DR.. Taft remained at
the dying mans bedside until the end
came the following morning. His hand
was over the Presidents heart when Lin
coin breathed his last.
In all Of the pictures of the deathbed
scene the figure of a robust young man,
wearing a full beard and the uniform of
an army surgeon, is TO be seen at the.
head of the bed, holding the head OF the
dying President. 1t is the figure of DR..
Taft.
The times., 1900-12-19
MEETING OF SINGLE TAKERS.
The Organization Elects Officers for
the Ensuing Year.

The regular meeting of the Washing on
Single Tax Club was held last night, at
the headquarters of that organization, in
the Hutchins Building. officers for the en-
suing year we're elected as follows: George
T. Watts, President; Mrs. Jennf, L. Mon
roe. Vice President; NJ Fl. RHnage. Sec
rotary, and " G. Brink. Miss Anita True
man, of New Haven, was present, and ad-
dressed the club on the subject of the
single tax question.
A resolution was adopted by the club
denouncing in strong terms the
bills now before Congress, which,
should they be passed. would give the
Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
roads large amount of public land in the
District of Columbia without cost. The
resolution called upon all public spirited
citizens to do all in their power to de-
feat the measure. The following commit
tee was appointed to present the protest
to Congress today: Rev. Alexander Kent,
NJ G. Brink. Miss Helene Mitchell. NJ. II.
Ramage, and George T. Watts.
The times., 1900-12-19
Christmas Toys.

The old-fashioned individual, in wan
dering through the shops at this time OF
year, is moved TO wonder whether the
children Of today are really happier, with
their array of complicated toys, than
those OF a past generation with their few
and simple piaythings. He remembers
that in his fathers household, on Christ
mas morning. the stockings of the chill
dren generally held all the Christmas
gifts they got and most of the toys they
were likely TO get during that year.
These were such simple trinkets as pock-
etknives, balls, china dolls. tin savings
banks, penny whistles, building blocks,
and perhaps Noah's Ark or toy village
Nowadays the stocking full OF gifts is only
a part of the Christmas jollity. There
must also be q tree, an elaborate dinner,
and perhaps children's party. AS for
the toys, there are dolls that can walk
and talk, diminutive cameras, printing
presses, sewing machines, typewriters,
trains Of cars, steamboats,. dolls houses,
The times., 1900-12-19
PLATT's NEW POLICE IDEA.
In Favor of the Further Power of
Removal.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-A new feature in
police legislation came to light today. 1t
is said now that an attempt will be made
in the next session of the Legislature to
pass a law giving the Governor unre-
stricted power of removal, not only over
the single police commissioner las the
Cohen bill proyides). but over the COM
missioner, chief of police. or any member
of the force a Republican said today that
the new measure was being discussed and
that it was looked upon very fayorably"
by Senator Platt.
1T may not be necessary to introduce
a bill embodying those provisions" added
he; I'VE can attain our ends by amend
ments to the Cohen bill when that meas
ure is introduced"
1t Is known that Senator Plat has
doubts. whether the Cohen bill, as at pres
cnt drafted, is strong enough TO accomplish
the purpose for which it was intended.
viz! TO guarantee fair elections, and il is
Just as well known that he is anxious to
secure for the Governor OF the State as
much power over Tammany Hall as the
Legislature will allow; consequently Re-
publicans believe that the attempt will be
made TO amend the Cohen bill in the Legis
lature. The plan Of procedure as arranged
at present for the police bills next ses-
sion IS that the State constabulary bill
will be introduced first. 1t will not be
pressed, of course; everyone understands
that. 1t will be introduced, discussed
little perhaps. and then referred to COM
mittee. Then the bill calling for State
commissioner will be brought forward and
also laid aside.
Finally the bill giving the Governor un-
restricted power OF removal over the
commissioner win be introduced and
possibly the amendments specified above
may be included. Whether Governor Odell
will sign the bill is to be seen when the
time comes. Some persons who know
him well say that he will not.
An intimate friend of Mr.. Platt said to-
day that the reason of Platt's positive
assertions that he would pass a State
cOnstabulary bill and later that there
would surely be State commissioner
was TO test public opinion "The SEN
ator wanted to find out how the public
stood on those measures, to feel the pulse
of the people so to speak-and he sue
ceeded." added his friend.
The times., 1900-12-19
. Disgu-ted Frenchman.

From the New York Commercial Advertiser.)
81 give back my citizenship of the America!
give her back. No use was she to me-"
Thus spoke Angry Frenchman, bounding
into the Naturalization Bureau of the Supreme
Court yesterday and throwing certificate of
naturalization upon the desk Of Clerk John ".
Loos.
This country were not free" he shouted
''Everywhere get some I. those insults. l join
him on the guarantee he a Republic lie
wasn't. No freedom do discover here.
81 was naturalize October 5. 1880, by that
Justice TTusx, himI which sat himself on a
bench.'' said Mr.. Guinet. ''For seven years l
dwell in this land. read that Constitution.
believed her then. Now ! sure She is a
bluff. l thinked you had Republic like that of
France, but she is bluff. | have since dis
cover"
Clerk Loos says Guinet renounce his citi-
zen's rights by committing treason some other
felony. 1t is understood, however. that he can
renounce il by returning to France and going
through ceremony there
None of this country do I wish," Guinct in
sisted Il am faiigued Of itr'
The times., 1900-12-19
vARDoN ON AMERICAN GOLF.
Surprised mt the Progress of the
Game in This Country.

Game in This Country.
NEW YORK. Dec. 1s.-Harry Vardon
the English golfer. sails for his home club
at Canton, England. tomorrow on the Ma
jestic, after the greatest tour ever taken
for the purpose of match playing by any
tended TO Florida in the South, Canada in
the North, and Denver in the West. His
actual engagements were seventy three,
of which he won sixty-two. Bernard
Nichols beat him twice on even terms.
The other defeats were when Vardon con-
ee9ed odds or played the best ball of two
or more opponents.
Put it down for me- said Vardon to-
day. that l like the country, it's people
customs, and manners. am afraid that
will find England too slow after this trip.
will be back again, sooner or later, and
may come hack to stay for good-the
only return could make for being treated
so kindly. On my first trip. which was
over limited territory. l was not SO
greatly impressed with the progress golf
had made here. but my second visit gave
me ample opportunity to observe and won-
der at the popularity of the game and the
skill of the players.
Perhaps the three best amateurs | saw
here were Findlay Douglass, A. G. Lock-
wood, and Walter Fairbanks. all of whom
learned TO play on the other side. think
it will be Two years at least before the
best amateurs here may hold their own
with the best amateurs of Great Britain. =
1t is said Vardon goes home $4,000 rich
er than when he came.
The times., 1900-12-19
NOT SPYING IN GLASGOW.
Young Herreshoa Not Friendly To-
wnrd His Uncle, the Designer.

BRISTOL. r. l., Dec 1s.--A Boston pa
per printed a despatch from Glasgow to-
day which attracted deal OF attention
here. The despatch stated in effect that
Charles F.. Herreshof, second. nephew
Of Nat Herreshoff, was being shadow. d
by agents of Designer Watson, on suspicion
that he was in Glasgow in the capacity OF
a spy.
1t was stated further that the students
at the University which young Herreshoff
attended shared In this suspicion. and
avoided the yoGng man accordingly, his
supposed position making him an object of
aversion. The news created something like
CONSERVATION among young Herreshoff's 3
friends here.
As matter of fact when the young man
left here he was on anything but friendly
terms with the rest of the Herreshoff
family. He is the son of Charles Herre-
shof, who at present resides in California.
He was ambitious to become boat de-
signer, and to that end came East. He
was employed in an establishment at Rich
mond. Va, for a time, and subsequently
came here. where he obtained position in
the drafting room Of his uncle's firm.
Aside from attending to his regular duties
nc uiu uttie ueSiBHlnS on ais own dc-
count for pastime, but not for profit. He
designed couple OF boats for a cousin
who lives here, and one of these boats gave
little craft sailed by Nat bad beating
in the harbor here.
According to the young mans own story
which he freely rel; ted, this incident
served to make things uncomfortable for
him in the boatshop. He said that many
things to which he had access in former
times were denied him and he was grad
uaiiy given what he termed a freeze
out. He said it was evident that he
could make no further progress here and
he decided to quit
All this occurred last summer when
there was little talk of challenge for the
Americas Cup. Young Herreschon de-
cided to go to Glasgow for the purpose Of
taking a course in naval architecture at
the university there. He left here in the
summer and it is not believed that he left
any regrets behind in the boat shop, al
though he had many friends in the town.
In view of what is known regarding the
young mans object in going abroad it is
folly to believe that he is in Glasgow as. a
spy.
1t Is not unlikely, of course, that young
Herreshoff will keep his eyes open nov
that he is abroad. but it can be set down
for certain that if he learns anything of
value the information will not be sent to
his uncle.