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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26

to the test again, this time with the
Register as the victim. The case is that
of Lovna c. Belding who wants 10000
for the damages she is alleged to have
sustained by reason of the publication
In the Register of an item. She was
plaintiff in a divorce suit against her
husband. j w. Bedding. They had been
divorced twice before. There was much
sensatonalism in the case. The defend
ant found il 50 hot that he flew to print
to satisfy himself. He wrote story Of
the terrible things he had to complain of
against his wife and submitted it 10 the
Leader for publicity. The Leader re-
fused to print it and then he took it
10 the Register. which printed it. The
allegations turned out to be badly out of
joint with the evidence produced in
court The plaintiff in the case asked
for retraction or statement of her side
and not getting 1t. she has asked the
court to award har $4,000 for damages
done. Several persons are alleged TO
have read the article ard to have been
prejudiced against her thereby
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
TRAGEDY AT SEATTLE.
Gambler considine Kills Former
CHIEF of Police, Meredith.

Cnl0l OF tOI1CS. NlCrSO1tu.
Seattle. Wash. June 26.-John w. Con-
oidine, one Of the promoters of the
standard gambling house and the Peo-
pies Theater, shot and killed ex-Chief
OF Police W. l.. Meredith at $50 O'clock
yesterday afternoon. The shooting oc-
Cured in Guys drug store. on the cor
Ter OF Second avenue and Yesler way,
in the heart of the city. Considine was
also wounded slightly in the head By a
ball from q double barreled shotgun in
Merediths hands.
The stories of the shooting are con-
flicting and it can not be said who was
the aggressor. The men had threatened
to shoot on sight. and both We're pre-
pared for trouble.
The drug store at the time of the
shooting was crowded with people. and
one bystander was shot thru the arm
by stray bullet. Meredith was killed
while struggling with John Considine
end Tom Considine. who had come to
his brothers. aid. Three bullets from
Considine's revolver, fired at short
short range, pierced Meredith's body,
one in the head. another in the chest
and another in the abdomen.
Considine was at once arrested by
Sheriff Cudihee and two police officers
who were In the drug store when the
fatal shots We're fred. He was taken
to the police headquarters. and from
there transferred to the county Jail in a
closed carriage. there being some talk of
lynching in the great crowd which gath
cred about the scene of the shooting.
Consldine and Meredith had been NOR
tai enemies for about three years, al
tho they were prior to that time warm
personal friends. and associates together
III the theatrical business III Spokane
Meredith resigned his office last Sat-
friday on account of pressure brought
to bear upon him by Mayor Humes. who
was a city detective before being made
chief. While in the subordinate posi-
ton he and Considine never spoke, but
avoided open battle. After Meredith
was made chief, however, he served no.
tice on Considine that the latter could
rot remain in the city and do business.
end followed up the threat by making
several police orders which affected
Considine's business.
In retaliation. ConsidIne publicly made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
They D|DN Want NU.
chinese-American Society Pre-
tests Against His selec-
tion as Orator.
ssolutions Passed Charging wu
With Covertly Aiding the
Boxer Massacre.
The Morrison Case Given to the
Jury.-The Plow Trust
Incorporated.

Philadelphia, June 2s.-At meeting
of the Chinese-American society held
here resolutions were unanimously
adopted protesting against the selection
of WI Ting-Fang, the Chinese minis
ter as orator of the day at the Fourth
of July celebration in this city. The res
olutions ailege Wu "Covertly aided the
boxers in their massacre of Christians
in China" and has been misleading the
public by his statements in regard to
his position toward Them"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
IN THE JURY's HANDS.
The Case of Miss Morrison Near TO a
Verdict.


Eldorado, Kan, June 26.-This morn
ing. after nearly two days and half
of argument. the case of Jessie Nor
rison. charged with the murder on June
%, last. of Mrs Olin Castle, her rival,
was given TO the jury. County Attorney
Reed is quoted as saying in the case of
a hung jury at this. the second trial OF
the prisoner the case may be given up
by the state and Miss Morrison set free.
Lawyers for the state profess confidence
in verdict of conviction will be returned
speedily The attorneys for Miss Nor
rison do not claim to be able to make
even a guess.
After the jury had retired Miss Nor
rison, accompanied by her aged father
and her two sisters, left the court room
and went to the Morrison home. where
the prisoner has been permitted to stay
during the trial. People in the crowded
court room stared at the little woman
as she passed by and one or two friends
spoke 10 her. She gave little evidence
of the strain or suspense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
SHIP WRECKED IN FOG
Five Hundred Pas sensers Have a
Narrow Escape From Wat.
cry Graves.
Steamer Lu,itania Wrecked on a
Reef off Cape Ballard.
New Foundland.
Passengers All Saved After
Shameful Exhibition Of
Cowardice.

st. Johns, N. F., June 26-Bulletin:
The Orient Steam Navigation Com
lany's steamer Lusitania, Capt McNay,
from Liverpool, June IS. for Montreal
having 500 passengers on board, was
wrecked last night off Cape Bollard.
The vessel is ashore twelve miles
north of Cape Race and her passengers
are all safe.
The Lusitania mistook her course in
the dense fog. ran over reef and hangs
against the cliff. The passengers, who
are mostly emigrants, were panic
stricken. They stamped and fought for
ficers and crew. who secured control
after great difficulty and prolonged
struggle with the rougher element. who
used knives. Fears are expressed that
the vessel will be total wreck The
report has just reached here that boat
lead of people from the Lusitania were
upset and twenty persons drowned. The
Associated Press is unable to verify the
report
The passengers Of the Lusitania had a
terrible experience. The first knowledge
which they had of the disaster was
when they We're all hurled from their
Lerths by the shock. Many of them
We're bruised. They all hurried on deck
IN their night clothes. A scene of great
excitement ensued. Five hundred peo-
pie were clamoring to escape. while the
crew tried to pacify them and launch
the boats. Male passengers in their at
tempt to seize the boats itrampled the
women under foot and fought the crew
With knives. Some of the more cool
headed passengers assisted the crew in
their efforts TO get out the boats. One
boat was upset and its occupants were
Immersed. 1t is still supposed some of
these We're drowned, but that point has
rot yet been definitely established. An
other boat, having on board twenty per-
sons has not yet been reported She is
supposed to be adrift in the fog and
,fhis may have given rise to the report
(which reached here that twenty per-
sons were drowned by the upsetting of
q boat
Women and children were rescued all
most naked. Drenched with spray. they
We're pulled up the cliffs by the coast
people. Some of the boats We're demol-
ished in the surf while attempting to
land and their half-drowned occupants
feld on to the rocks. shivering with cold,
until rescued
This morning the unhappy passengers.
after shivering for hours on the hill top
tramped over weary miles in their en-
deavor to reach the houses of fishermen.
where they We're sheltered
Previous to reaching the cliffs the pas
scngers passed two hours of terrible
enxiety on the wreck
AS furious rain storm and heavy sea
ragged all night, 1t Is feared the Lusiana
will be a total wreck. The las. re-
ports said the steamer was breaking up,
her holds full of water and her cargo be-
ing salvaged. There is hope of saving
the effects of the passengers. as where
possible. they We're slowed above the
decks.
Six steamres are now on their way
from here to the scene of the wreck. 1t
IS expected the rescued passengers will
be brought here tonight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
KIDNAPPED A BOY.
Charlton Child Rescued From /,
Tramp by Officcrs.

Special to Times Republican.
Charlton, June 26.-The little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Bright, while play
ing near Spring Lake, was made the
Victim of an attempt to kidnap. A
tramp by threats and promises got him
TO go to the river with him. When there
he attempted to make the boy beg
something for him to eat. which
he refused to do. and on the
first opportunity ran for the
town. In the meantime the other
boys had come to town and notified his
father, who With an officer started
toward the river. arriving just in time
to see the tramp overtake the boy and
try to force him back to the woods The
tramp was arrested and was arraigned
yesterday. He was very stubborn and
would give no reason for his actions,
refusing to talk further than to give
his name. which he gave as Sprague,
and said he lived in ottumwa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
SPANISH PRIESTS MoBBED.
Auti-clcr,cal. Mob pries,. ana Burn

Valencia. Spain, June Pa mob of
officials surrounded the church here to-
day while jubilee services We're proceed
ing and smashed the windows and
blocked the doors TO prevent the depart
urs OF the procession. Many women
tainted and great uproar ensued. The
police finally enabled the procession to
start The mob then proceeded to the
Iarchbishop's residence and to the Car
melite convent and broke the windows
of those buildings. AT Gijon placards
nave been posted in several churches
announcing that the churches in the
diocese Will be burned The churches
in the villages of Norena and San Juan
have already been destroyed by incen-
dinriaa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
ToADs STOP TRAFFIC.
Pherson, Kan. Invaded by an

Mcpherson, Kan. Invaded by an
Army of Toads.
Mcpherson, Kas.. June 2s-This city
is suffering from toad plague. The
recsnt dry weather has caused the bogs
and swamps which surround McPher-
son to dry up and the t5ads. which are.
unusually numerous this year, have in
vaded the town.
Traffic OF almost all kinds has been
suspended. Street cars. bicycles. and
busglss canet be used while the toads
hop about the streets. Horses can hard
9y be drSen along the streets because
of thir fear Of the toads
The city officials will take steps to rid
the town Of the pests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TO-DAY
Tho we,,h,-.

Tho weaths..
For Iowa-Fair and continued warm
tonight and possibly thunderstorms and
cooler in the west Thursday
For Illinois-Continued warm and
generally fair, except possibly thunder
storms in the north Thursday.
For South Dakota Showers and
thunderstorms tonight, followed by fail
Thursday; cooler.
PAGE ONE.
rELEGRAPH1c NEWS:
Wreck of the Litusania.
Five Hundred Passengers Near Death.
Sixteen Killed in Railway Wreck.
Protest Against Minister WI.
Morrison Trial Near End.
Repairs at the Capitol.
PAGE Two.
GENERAL NEWS:
The Elkhorn Valley Flood.
Gage and the Tariff.
News of the Day.
FACE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Memorial University Corner Stone
Laid
Death Of Professor Dofflemeyer
state Sunday School Convention.
Epworth Leaguers at Union.
PAGES FoUE AND FIVE
EDITORIAL:
A Get Up and Do Achievement.
Public Swimming Pools.
Health Rules For Summer.
Topics and Iowa Opinions
Iowa Items and Ne Ms.
pages SIN AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
N A. Bonner's Strange Hallucination.
Big Carriage Factory Within Reach.
Boy Crooks Impllcate Junk Dealer.
Eight Hours for Mail Carriers.
Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Condition of the Markets.
Wednesdays Market Quotations.
Plummer Tells His Story.
Fire at Iowa CITY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
coNsP1RA1oR coURTMARr1A1ED

flnptno Sergeant of Police, Decoys
and Murders American Soldier.
Washington, June 26-The records of
several court martials of Filipinos have
peen received at the war department.
from Manila. A native sergeant of po-
lice, Pablo Tabares, ordered two of his
Policemen to induce Private George
y. Hill, of Company H. Eighteenth In
fantry, to enter the sergeants house in
Puebla Cabatuan. Once in, Tabares
treated the American with lavish hospi-
tallty and pressed glasses of vino upon
nm until the soldier was badly intoxi-
Gated. The sergeant then ordered the
Two policemen to take the unfortunate
man outside the Pueblo and kill him.
The willy Tabares promptly sent his two
accomplices Off to the insurgent ranks
To get them out of American jurisdic-
ton, together with the dead mans uni
form and accoutrements, while he re-
inained discreetly silent. He was found
guilty OF murder, and also arson, hay-
Ing caused about hundred dwellings in
Cabatuan to be burned, He was SEN
fenced to be hanged.
Pitt Acquitted.
Manila. June 26.-Harold NJ Pitt.
manager Of Evans g. Co.. government
contractors. was acquitted today on the
Charges of improperly purchasing gov
'ornment stores. Four other purchasers
of commissary stores We're found guilty
and fined thousand each
Pitt was acquitted by military court
composed of volunteer officers. Provost
Marshal Davis considers that Pitt was
convicted of his own admissions and has
ordered a reconsideration of the verdict.
Those sentenced were Clarke and Boldt,
g Spaniard named Riva and a China
man named Wung Ting. Clarke and
Roldt in addition to being fined $1,000,
We're each sentenced to years impris-
onment but Provost Marshal Davis
commuted the sentence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
Divorce Granted Mrs. WICK 3.

New York. June 26.-Clarissa A
Wickes obtained a decree of absolute
divorce yesterday before Justice Truax,
of the supreme court, against Thomas
II. Wickes. formerly president of the
Pullman company. and vice president
after its absorption by the Wagner Pal
ace Car Company. The decree is based
On the report of Franklin Bartlett. ref
cree. No provision was made for ali
mony, but it is provided that the de-
fendant pay sl25.25 costs
She has permission to resume her
maiden name, Clarissa A. Spicer. All
the papers in the case except the decree
were sealed in an envelope
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
cAss1NI TO SEE DE WITrE.
VIII Endeavor to Have the Tarii
Dificulty Adjusted,

New York, June 2s.-Before sailing for
Russia on the steamship Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse, Count Arthur Cassini,
Russian ambassador in this country,
said some interesting things about the
tariff trouble between the United States
and Russia He said the first thing he
Intended doing on his arrival in ST.
Petersburg was to see NJ. De Witte,
Russian minister of finance. about it.
He did not think Russia. in reprisa for
our duties on Russian petroleum, would
impose high duty on agricultural ma
Ghinery of American manufacture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
Mrs. Mckinney Goes Driving.

Washington. June 2s.-Mrs. McKin-
Iley's condition has SO much improved
that she was able to take half hours
drive with the president this morning
DR.. Rixey accompanied the president
and Mrs. Mckinley on the drive, DR.
Rixey said subsequently Mrs Mckinley
had evidently been benefited by her
little outing and daily drive Will be
taken until she is ready to go to Canton.
The date of the departure of the presi-
dent and Mrs Mckinley has not been
fixed, but it will probably be the latter
part of next week. 1t is now believed
Mrs. Mckinley will be we'll enough in a
month or so to go to the Buffalo expo
ssitinn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
To Extend Omaha 4 Eastern.

Kansas City, June 2s-w. G. Brison.
general manager of the Omaha. Kansas
City and Eastern, Omaha and st. Louis
and Kansas City and northern connect
ing railroads, just returned from the
east. confirms the reported extension Of
the system from Quincy to Springfield.
ILL.,, work on which he says will begin
soon. The extension will provide Kan
sas City short line at the Atiaatic ssa-
board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
STRIKERS ATTACK LABoRERs.
Police open Fire and Several are
Ipiured

Rochester. N Y, June 2s.-One thou
sand striking laborers this morning at
tackled fifty men who were digging a
trench and drove thew away from the
work. The police sought to disperse the
mob and fired volley over their heads
The strikers assailed the police with
bricks. stones. etc. During the encoun-
ter eleven policemen and twenty riot
ers We're injured. After hurting missiles
the crowd dispersed,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
Louisa 4Anti-,su,nuin., 4
Dolliver wonldn,r Talk.
Special to Times Republican

oPetIdI 10 IIfIleS-fl tpublfcan
Council Bluffs. June 2s. Senator j. p.
Dolliver, of Fort Dodge. was in the city
for short time on his way to Hamburg.
where he delivered last night the adj
dress to the graduating class of the high
school. During his sshort stay in Coun-
ell Bluffs he was visited by several re-
rublicans. pbut declined to discuss the
political situation. Regarding the
chances for Governor shaw's nomina-
ton for the presidency three years
hence the senator said he did not care
to talk at this time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
DOCTORS COLLEGE BURNS.
College of Physicinns ana Surgeon
Destroyed

Destroyed.
Chicago. June 2s-The College of
Physicians and Surgeons. one of the
historic buildings OF the west side. was
practically destroyed last evening by a
fire which was started by bolt of light
ming.
Scenes of the widest confusion ac-
companied the burning OF the building.
The structure was at the northwest cor
ner OF Harrison and Lincoln streets, and
adjoining 1t was the West Side hospital.
The two structures were separated by a
narrow alley-way. AS the floors of the
college building began falling 1t became
evident that the walls might soon coll
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
TRAGEDY NEAR QUINCY.

Bodies of Former Lovers Found Dead
in the TOAD.
Quincy. ILL.,. June 2s-The bodies of
Frank Forrest and Louise Strophoff
We're found in the road five miles east
OF Quincy this morning Forres; had
been shot thru the mead, the woman
thru the heart. They We're former lovers
and had quarreled. 1t is not known who
did the shooting, but the girl ia sup
posed to have been jealous of Forrest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
Car Frees the Ncwspnper..

ST. Petersburg. June 2s-The Car has
freed all newspapers and other periodi-
calls from all warning interdictions and
runishments. and has decreed that such
warnings and interdictions shall expire,
hereafter, within definite periods.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26

Decatur, Ind, June 26.-Durin- the

Decatur, Ind, June 26.-Durin- the
storm last nigni lightning struce d tank
Of the Standard OIL Company, contain
ing $4,000 barrels of OIL at Preble. set
ting 1t on fire. The tank exploded, the
burning oil flowing over the surrounding
country and destroying much property
Many persons were burned, but none
fatally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
TO INCREASE cApITAI.

Missouri Pncific Stockholders ote
S3o.ooO.ooo .sdditions.: s..orh.
ST. Louis, June 2s.-At a Sn meet
ing OF the stockholders OF t ,Ssouri
Pacific Railway Company ;9:,ay it was
voted to increase the capital stock $780,
600 600.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
chas. W. Musscv Inrdoned.

Washington, June 26.-The president
has pardoned Charles w. Mussey a
former cashier of the National Bank of
Rutland. Vermont. who was convicted
last year of misapplication of 100000 of
the funds of the bank and sentenced to
seven years in the house of correction
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
Mrs. Ghurch's Bydy Found.

Milwaukee. Wis. June 2s.-The body
Of Mrs Rosa Richter Church, who com
mitted suicide by jumping from the
Goodrich liner Virginia. was found here
yesterday morning about two miles off
shore, by Capt. j. j. Doyle, of the F. &
P. NJ. steamer No. 5. On the remains
were found two notes which fully iden-
tify the woman
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
Adnnnce tn SUGAR

New York, June 26.-The American
Sugar Refining Company today ad-
vanced all grades Of refined sugars five
cents. or 1-2O cent per pound.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
SMALLPOX GROWS v1RULENr.
Secretary Kennedy's Report lndi-
Gates Disease is Growing MaIig.

10f0et1so fs 010W1HE -NHTIE<
nant.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. June 26.-Secretary Ken
redy, of the state board of health. re-
ports that three deaths from smallpox
have occurred in Iowa in the past three
weeks, indicating more virulent form
than the disease assumed during the
winter. In addition, two persons with
the disease are at the point of death
During the entire winter but one per-
son died. That death was at Lake City.
About three weeks ago two deaths oc-
Cured in Polk township, Jefferson coun-
ty, and one death in Delaware township.
in Polk county, has been reported A
case of suspected smallpox at Jefferson
resulted fatally in March, also.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
WAGES ARE INCREASED.
Tin Plato Workers Get au Advanc.
of Per. Gent

org Per Cent.
Cleveland. June 2s.-A conference of
American tin plate officials with repre-
sentatives OF the Tin Workers Protec-
tive Association today resulted in the
signing of a new wage scale in effect
July lst The men will receive an ad-
vance Of two per cent nearly thirty
thousand being benefited
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
PLow TRUST FORMED.

Articles OF Incorporation Filed In
New Jer sey Today.
Trenton, n. j., June 2s.-The Ameri-
can Plow Company, capital 100000, was
incorporated here today. The principal
object of the company is the absorption
q most of the plow companies in the
United States. 1t is understood the
capital will be largely increased.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
GUILTY OF TREASON.

Marquis Lur snluces Sentenced to
Banishmcnt From France.
Paris. June 26.-The Marquis de Lur-
saluces was today found guilty of
treason with extenuation of circum-
stances and sentenced to five years
Punishment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-26
REPORT FOR CUMMlNs
Donnelson Review Reports Lee
County's Delegation for Cumming
Little short of Sensation II True.

Special to Times Republican
Donnellson. June 26.-The Donnellson
Review reports the Lee county conven-
ton to the Times Republican as fol-
lows:
The republicans of Lee county met in
Donelson today to select delegates to the
state convention. The delegates go un-
instructed and will vote with the tide
for Cummins. Resolutions were adopted
endorsing the candidacy of Governor
Shaw for president in 1904.
THE AUDUBON CONVENTION.
Probable Tint Herrlott Will be En-.
dorscd-Cummins second Choice.
Special to Times Republican.
Audubon. June 26.--Every township is
represented at the republican county
convention this afternoon. The county
officials whose terms expire this fall
were renominated by acclamation. The
fight is warm between Cummins and
Herriott men. This delegation will
likely endorse Herriott for governor.
There is big contest on as to whether
second choice will he. Gummins or not.
The Indications art that Cummins will
be the second choice of the delegates.
Louisa ANU GIlna N ins.
Special TO Times Republican.
Wapelo. June 26.--The Louisa coun-
ty republican convention is being held
here this afternoon, The delegation will
probably be uninstructed and unani-
mously anti-Cummins.