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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
END OF HEROIC TRIP.
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Halifax. y. S. june 13.-After sailing
nearly 100 miles in an open boat II take
relief to their ship. the Border Knight,
Mathie. chief officer, and two o. the
GREY arrived at Shet Harbor the End of
their fifteen days Journey, to find their
steamer had just been towed in. a dis
tance Of $50 miles, by the Spanish
steamship DURANGO. Captain Splatt, Of
the Border Knight, and crew, landed
here. while the brave little rescue party
found haven of rest forty miles TO the
eastward. When the Border Knight
tail shaft broke 800 miles northeast Of
Bermuda, the sails We're rigged and she
began to make way slowly northward.
Provisions We're scarce. for she had
made an unusually slow voyage from Af-
RIGA and the situation seemed 10 be
desperate. as she was for out Of the
track of commerce..
Mathie and two men volunteered to
set out in lifeboat with ilimsy bit of
sail to bring assistance to the steamer
This was on May 90, aud on June ! the
DURANGO. responded to thu signals of
distress on the Border knight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
DEAD MAY NUMBER F1YE.
Another Dcnth MS Result of Iowa
Tornado-Several Seriously Hurt.


Tornado-Several Seriously Hurt.
Lester. Ia., June 13.-Thus far the
tornado that swept across Lyon county
numbers two dead and three Others
likely TO die among it's victims. The
property loss amounts to about $4,000
The dead
Mrs. r. H. Spencer.
Child of A. Armstrong, aged three
months.
Probably fatally injured:
A Armstrong. Mrs. A. Armstrong and
r. II. Spencer.
Injured but will recover:
Ernest Spencer, Ed Severance and a
daughter of Mr.. Spencer
Mrs. Spencer died at noon yesterday.
The Armstrong child was probably in
stantly killed by the storm Mrs. Arm
strong was taken to Rock Rapids for
care and Mr.. Armstrong 1t at the home
of a neighbor near his wrecked home
1t is believed both Will die A 3-year-
old son in the family was little injured.
and will probably be the sole survivor.
AT the Spencer home, quarter mile
south OF town, the two-story house was
picked UP, turned over in the air, and
dropped squarely on its roof. 1t is be-
lieved 10 have been lifted to consider
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
CONSIDERING CIVIL CODE.
Philippine Commission Takes u,
Important Mntters.

Philippine Commission Takes Up
Important Matters.
Manila. June l3-The United States
Philippine commission today began the
consideration of a code of civil proceed
ure.
Gen. Sumner has returned here and
reported to Gen. Wade the failure of
the negotiations for the surrender of
.Cailles. the insurgent leader in Lagunu
province. The Filipino apparently be-
lieves he can hold out now the rainy
season has begun.
Disappointment is felt here at the
backward conditions in southern Luzon.
Some insurgent camps were discovered
and destroyed. Lieut.. Cowen, with de-
tachment of fifty men. killed five in-
surgents near Jovelar.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
SAMOAN GOVERNOR ROBBED.
Lieutenant Commander Tilley At
tack cd and Hobbcd in Frisco.

San Francisco. June 1S.-Lieut. Com
mander b. F.. Tilley, United States
naval governor OF the American portion
of the Samoan Islands. who arrived
from Pago-Pago Tuesday and registered
at Occidental hotel, started out last
evening for stroll. intending to View
the water front. When in an unfamil-
lar part OF the city he passed by two
men who turned suddenly and seized
him from behind. one grabbed his gold
watch and chain while the other held
him by the throat y struggle ensued
during which he was struck over the
head and rendered unconscious When
he recovered consciousness he made his
way back to the hotel. His assailants.
who made good their escape. had re-
lieved him of the gold watch and about
s25. Governor Tilley starts for the east
tornOrrow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13

cheered. George Hamilton, Indian sec
retary. answering question IN the
house of commons today, said Gen.
Gaselee had cabled there was no foun-
dation for the report circulated In the
United States that seven men had been
killed or wounded in the fighting be-
tween British Indian troops and French
soldiers at Tien Tsin. Iune 3
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
AMERICANS STILL GLAD.
United states shooters nalf Hun
dred Ahead of Britons.

London. June BIN spite of high
winds and dull skies the American
gunners at the internationl clay bird
trap shooting match. continued today
to show superiority over the British.
w r. Crosby killed his first twenty
straight and killed seventeen out of the
second twenty r. II. Trip got thirty
six out for forty, j. a. X. Elliott, thirty
seven ont of forty. Al p. m. the score
for the day was. Americans. 39i, Brit
ish 34S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
schooner car wrecke cd.

St. Johns, n. F.. June l3.--The
schooner car bound for Labrador
with fisherman and families, seventy
persons altogether, was driven ashore
on Cabot Island, on the north coast of
Newfoundland. in dense fog and gale
Sunday night. Four men We're drowned
and six others injured. The women and
children were landed safely. The sur
vivors We're on the island two days
without food or shelter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
No Trouble Win Indian..

Denver June 13.-Reports of trouble
With the Indians near Fort washakie,
Wyoming. is unfounded.
cheyenne. Wyo.. June 1s.-Gov. Rich
ards denies the report of the Wyoming
militia ordered out to suppress the re-
beliious Arapahoes. Word from the
agency states that the Indians are
quieting down.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
--------7----7-------1-l l--,-------
WRECK ON THE U. p.
Engineer charles Fulmer of Council
Bluffs Killed.

Omaha, June ia locomotive on the
Union Pacific freight train blew up this
morning near clarks, Neb. Engineer
Charles Fuimer, of Council Bluffs. and
Fireman David jenkins. of Omaha, We're
killed. Brakeman William Fleming. of
omaha. was scalded and will die. The
train was going at good speed when the
accident occurred
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
T.-R BULLETIN.
mo- y{ABLE NEWS OF TODAY.
Tho yvoathe-.

Tho WcAther.
.sr Iowa-Cloudy, with local showers
6 thunderstorms Friday and in the
Sst tonight
s 7or nlinois-Cioudy. with local show
IS Friday and in the south tonight.
For South Dakota-Showers and thun-
derstorms tonight and Friday; cooler
Friday.
PAGE ONE.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS:
Independence for Cuba ~.
The Platt Amendment accepted.
Mob After Negro Murderers.
The Kennedy Murder Case.
Modern Woodmen in Parade.
The Y. NJ. C. A. Convention.
Greene Victory Pleases Cummins
Crowd.
PACE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
Fairbanks and the Presidency.
Big Scandal in Army.
News of the day.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Cummins Victory in Greene.
Judge Church out of Race
Federal Court al Fort Dodge.
Wreckon the B., C. r. & n.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
Church Quits the Game
The Presidents Position.
Cubans Accept Amendment.
Pepetuating an EVIL.
Outside Point of View
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS: II
Another Convention Secured.
Huge Snake Escapes from Keeper.
Noted Marshall County Prisoner Dead
Central Employees Picnic
Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Condition of the Markets.
Thursdays Market Quotations.
Bankers Son Burned to Death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
Miner In Hou.e Of I,ora.

London, June 13-Lord Miner, of
Capetown, subscribed to the customary
oath and took his seat in the house OF
lords this afternoon. He was warmly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
NO PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
Bnlfour Says No Foundation for Ru-
mors Anont.

London, June 13--Goyernment Lead
er Balfour. answering question in the
house of commons today, said there
was no foundation for the rumors atioat
of peace negotiations with Beers. The
Boer strength in the field is estimated
a \ = 0nn mon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
No Tornado in Mtchixan.

Marquette, Mich, June 13.-word is
received from Ironwood, Mich, stating
that the reports of tornado there last
night are incorrect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
NO SUNDAY CLOSING.
Appellate cour, orders Case Against
Buffalo EXPO Dropped.

Rochester, Ny, June 1s.-The Appel
late court, which had the matter of
Sunday closing of the Pan American
exposition under consideration has or
dered the ca sa dropped
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13

Bombay, June 1s-The monsoon has
broken and it is hoped the rains VIII
greatly improve the crop prospects.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
Reformed Presbyterian synod

Cincinnati, June 13.-The general
synod of the Reformed Presbyterian
church was organized today. Rev.
George Brownell, d. D., of West Mid
dlesex, Pa. was elected moderator Re
ports of the standing committees We're
submitted. The Womens Missionary
Union of the Reformed Presbyterian
church also began its sessions today.
Jennie White. of Colterville. ILL.,, pre-
sided.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
Mrs. Mckinley Ir,tprove.

Washington, June 1s.-Mrs. McKin-
Iey's physicians report that her condi-
ton continues to improve.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
INDEMNITY QUESTION,
Looks as II II Might BIO Settled in
Near Future

Pekin. June 13.-Indications point to
the probable and definite settlement of
the indemnity question at the next
meeting Of the ministers, which is ex-
pected to take place Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
ALEYY ON THE MINES.
British Government to Mako Trans
Ynnl Pay for tho Wnr.

New York. June 13-The Worlds
London special says: The British gov
ernment has decided to levy two hun
dred and fifty millions on Transvaal
gold mines to pay half the cost of the
war
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13
Negro Masonry Not Recopnized

Tacoma, Wash, June 13.-The grand
lodge of Masons rescinded the resolu-
tion adopted two years ago recognizing
negro masonry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13

Gen. Byers had one days shooting at
Cedar Rapids with the boys OF the
guard. He reports that the attendance
at the rifle practice is all that could be
desired. There are more men on the
range than ever before They have
forty Krag-Jorgensen rifles of the new
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-13

The struggle in Iowa from now 10
Aug. 9TH. 300 correspondents Ia 80
co unties in Iowa will chronicle the
dying struggles Of the Machine, in
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SITUATION wANTED-MALE.

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EIdridge Commission Co.

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MALE Help WANTED

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session. Wichita Telegraph College.
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HOUSES FOR SALE

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on instaiiment plan Anna & Brown.
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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-10-17
WOMAN fENcER TO WED.

Miss Greta Pomeroy. whose engage
ment to Philip Clark has been an
nounced, Is known az the most expert
all-around woman athlete in the United
States. At the same time Miss Pom
eroy. who Is wealthy, Is favorite in
New York society. Among the feats
which she has to her credit is the kill
ing, 'single-handed and with one rife
shot, Of grizzly bear near her camp
at Glenwood Springs. Colo. She is also
a famous cross-country rider and long
swimmer. One OF her most
unique claims to distinction in an ath-
letic way 70 the fact that the best
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-10-17
About tho De Wet F.m,,v

The Dutch antiquarian, Peter van
News, gives some information about
the De Wet family. 1t appears that the
most eminent predecessor of the IA
nous military leader in the South Afri,
can Orange vrystatt" was a painter
OF considerable note in his day. Jacobus
Wiilems De Wet lived in Harlem at
the end OF the sixteenth century and
the beginning Of the seventeenth. The
name OF the artist stands first In the
family registers Of the old Kaapland
families. A Jacobus De Wet. his de-
scendant and namesake, settled on the
River Liesbeck. In South Africa, where
ne married Josina Pretorius, and died
there in iii. leaving i've children.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-10-17
sToR, w,rHour'AN END.

Serial Novelist Who weuidu't Bring
HE Work 70 . Termination.
Have you heard ofamy friend p, who
used to write for the State Boys Own5
The publisher Of that remarkable pa
perl am not sure that 1t had an'editor
offered p. cent word for Q story
of adventure, and p. agreed to write u
In chapters, supplying them weekly TIL
the tale had been told. The chapters
went to press as fast as they came.
Presently the publisher became FESTIVE.
People in this story were doing ex-
traordinary things, and never getting
anywhere. p. left them In the most
awful plights whenever he wrote TO
be continued in our next" At the six
tieth chapter he was no nearer to q
solution of the plot than he had been 10
the sixth. The publisher wrote to +.
begging him to close the narrative AZ
quickly as possible, but p. replied with
another batch, which ended, like the
others, with the heroine hanging over
an abyss by the eyebrows and the VII
lain holding her would-be rescuer by
the throat against tree mile away
and chortling with1heulish glee. Every
chapter ended like that, SO that there
simply had to be another one to ex-
plain 1t, and get the suffering people out
Of trouble. The publisher did not dare
to interfere. His customers would in
sist on the end OF the story. p. was an
inventive cuss, and he kept that story
going till the publishers hair t1rned
white and he drew. under his cent-a-
word contract, about SIS. a week. VIC
lent threats at last obliged him to kill
OF most Of his characters and write the
long delayed word, Finis.-New York
Independent.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-10-17
Lord Kelvin's Long Service.

Lord Kelvin, who IL n years of age,
has the distinction Of having occupied
a university chair foIea longer consecu-
tive period than any other university
professor now living. In his varsity
days, though the fact is forgotten,
Lord Kelvin was an athlete Of much
more than ordinary prowess, and at
Cambridge, in spite Of the work which
won for him the proud position Of Sec
ond wrangler. he found time to win the
silver sculls." A native Of Belfast
Sir William Thomson. as the eminent
inventor and electrician was known un.
til 1892. when he was created baron,
held the chair of natural philosophy in
Glasgow University from 1916 till 1899,
and with the exception Of Sir G. G..
Stokes he is the oldest Fellow of the
Royal Society.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-10-17

belt while at work. Any Of these per-
sons who prefer the suspender for or
binary wear and the belt for special
work will appreciate the merits Of a
combination which will supply both at
q cost Of little more than that Of either
article alone. A glance at the illustra-
ton shows the manner of making the
change, the braces being pivoted at the
back to allow alignment. while the
front straps are attached to the buckles
by loops on the under side, allowing
them to be drawn up and fastened to
the upper buckles Of the suspenders.
This leaves exposed the hook and loop
for fastening the ends of the belt as
shown.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-10-17
A NOTED EXPLORER.

ear william Martin Conway, Who r 60
Visit the United otateo.
An explorer Of wide experience and
one who has won fame and honor By
his achievements in this line 10 sis
william Martin Conway, Of England.
who 10 shortly to make . visit to the
United States. From here he win 70
- South America, where he win take
part tn IN exploring expedition through
the Bolivian Andes.
Az . mouI tain climber Sir william
won his spurs in the Himalayas,
through which he conducted an i'm
portant expedition In 1894, and for
which he was knighted. He has climb.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-10-17
aaEx.oAM eEAsr o. rms DEAD.

=. 49, ) q
4 nay q Strange OAfss u ths oassss
kepuNaic.
The feast of the dead 10 tn day y
Mexico that takes tie placo Of 81. Val
entine's day Of this country. The cus
tom y that Of giving gifts the same -
the custom Of this country, but the peo.
pie differ greatly a. to the gifts, Hers
the tokens are bits Of painted silk and
verse telling Of regard, trinkets q sym.
dolls Of friendship. flowers O. happy
remembrance that the good old times o1
the good old saint are not entirely for.
gotten. A. the name OF the day signa-
aes. the people Of Mexico have theis
shop windows filed with puppets and
groups supposed to commemorate thu
dead. and odd little things some q
them are and many are very costly,
One gift to 60 to some wealthy person
was IN ebony hearse. about foot long,
trimmed In inlaid pearl. Miniature
horses were attached and q nninAturv
man held the lines. wearing I very
doleful expression on his face. Then
there are slabs Of board with tiny ng-
ures Of priests marching in procession,
bearing between them the CONN OF the
dead, on which u the sign OF the cross,
These little slabs are snppossd 10 rsprsr.
senk the funerals Of persons In every
walk Of life, and are given = gifts q
the day Of the feast Of the dead. and
varying In price and pomp ACCORDING
% the station Of the recipient. II pes
con really has had Z death in the FAM
y then greater care IL taken In the q
lection, but II he has NOT had 1 tSeath
the gift finds It. way to his home i'm
the same to remind him that Me u bu
transient at best.
These little gifts are in many desiRnA
Dome OF them being but single figures
musicians, bakers. gypsies, devils ana
% on. to take the place OF the connie
valentine. Then they appear in lit,os
Skeletons. reading from the books a
'ife or fate. sitting on IN altar or :
rave. Or q figure In the agony ~t
1eath Or . mummy being removed
rom some ruin. but always Of deafh q
The dead. 3,