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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
VICTORY FOR BR|I0NS
Ten. Bruce Hamilton Surprises
and Captures an Armed
Force Of Beers.
Makes Lons Night March and
Pouncss Upon Gen. Viljoen's
Lager.
Frifhtful Death Rate Shown by
Returns From Boer Concen.
tration Camps.

london. Dec. 14.-Kitchener reports
10 the war office: Bruce Hamilton, af-
ter = long night march, surprised fiet
viIdoens laager at dawn of December
sl3.s at Nitkraens, twenty-five miles
north of Ermelo and killed sixteen
Beers ana captured seventy-six armed
prisoners. Many others were wounded
and were left at the farms. He also re-
captured one Of Benson's guns. the otn-
er having been destroyed. Two he.d
cornets we're among the prisoners Sec
retary OF War Broderick wired the GOV
ernment's congratulations upon tue
brilliant achievement.
London. Dec. 1.-THE delay in the
qualification of the November returns
from concentration camps, issued TO
day. was apparently due to the govern
ment,s desire to accompany the an
nouncement of the pitiably high death
rate with some kind of official explana-
4ion. The blue, book. issued today
shows 3,156 deaths of whites in October,
OF which number 1858 were children
and 2.s07 deaths OF white in November
of which 2,27l we're children. This makes
the total number OF deaths in the last
eix months 1892. or death rate ap-
proximating 253 per year per thousand
Among colored persons there were l,3oS
deaths in two months. The blue book
contains the governments plans Tor
breaking up the camps, as recently out
lined in the speeches Of War Secretary
Broderick.
War Secretary Brodcick and reports OF
medical officers blame the death rate on
fhe filthy habits of the Beers, conceal
rient OF diseases, feeding babies on
meat and heavy dough bread and oiack
coffee. and the admission to the camp
az half-starved refugees ridded with
disease. In one instance of batch OF
refugees brought in there were eisns
,,oribund cases and three bodies
The national anthem has been revised
IN order to make it accord with the new
monarchy. AS It present sung 1t reads:
.God save our king" This. apparently,
was not imperialistic enough for the
present court, besides which the word
.,practous" was held to be more appiica-
BILE to the queen than the king. So at
the coronation the refrain will be
changed to "God save our lord the
king" which. by the way, was used in
the earliest extant copies Of the anthem,
dated 1743.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
a Free Press.
TAtlantic Monthly.l

The newspapers, with all their faults,
are among the most constant aids to the
vigilance which is the price of the lib
erty that is protected by the courts.
Who believes that the police. the prose-
cutting officers or the judges would en-
force the laws and respect private per-
sons as we'll as they do now If the eye of
the reporter and the pen of the editor
were not at the daily service of every
voter? The occasional pettifogging of
attorneys is necessary evil incidental
to the conservative power by which the.
legal profession upholds and tests the
law as it exists, and exercises fore
sight gained from history and informed
by present business. Yet sharp practice
rs kept in check by the fear that it will
be reported.
In England, in the reign of James H.,
there was not word in the Gazette
about the trial and acquittal of the sew
en- bishops who had dared to tell the king
that he was not above the constitution.
Ii is better to tolerate the worst news
paper in the United States than to have
a censorship of the press. We have to
take some risks, and our people prefer
the risks of freedom of speech. They
who abuse it by foolish declarations lose
much of what influence they have by the
indifference or ridicule with which our
Leople are accustomed to treat absurdi-
ties; and those who publish criminal
suggestions are more easily watched and
caught in their earlied career than they
would be if our government required
them to be more secret. Indeed, the peo-
pie of the United States do not know
how to do without freedom of speech.
The repressive policies of other govern
ments. judged by their effects, are not
alluring.
The more open and fearless way is
the better way for trying to give every
human being his share of truth and
right as well as his just portion of
punishment. We can not escape suf
fering of some kind, and we are learn
ing that no tests are too severe for the
ages in their development of the high
est types of human character Until
individual life shall not need to fear
exposure. publicity will be the dreaded
weapon of public order as well as of
private revenge. And 1t is impossible
to foretell when publicity will not need
to be subject at least to the restric
tons of our existing or futurA Lam.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Row at Santiago, Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba, Dec H.--The in
dependent party held great demons
tration here last night in favor of Gen.
Bartolome Mase', their candidate for the
presidency. A crowd of negroes num-
bering several thousand gathered out
side the building in which the meeting
was held, and with their cries of Viva
Palma" made 1T impossible foc any one
to hear the speeches. The police were
unable to dispense this assembiage.
The independents aver that the mayor
of Santiago encouraged this disturb
ance. A riot was avoided only by the
arrival OF the rural guard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
FIRE AT MANSON
Grain Elevator Near the illinois Cen
tral Track Burned Together With
Large Amount of Grain-Less Cow
cred by Insurance.

Special to oTimes-Republican
Manson, Dec. 14.-The east grain ele-
vator on the Illinois Central tracks was
burned last night at o'clock. The fire
broke out in the cupala. A friction of
pulleys was considered the cause. The
building was owned by E. f. Brown, of
Luverne Mimi. The building was in
sured for $4,000 and the contents were
almost covered by insurance. The build
ing contained 1,500 bushels Of oats 400
bushels of wheat, 200 bushels of flax and
$50 bushels Of timothy seed. This is the
second elevator that has been burned in
this CITY within the last year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Desert School TO caddv.

Bayside, L. l., Dec. 14.-About 100 OF
the pupils of the Rayside public school
played hockey yesterday to caddy q. the
Oakland golf links to party of mil
lionaires, among whom were j. Piefport
Morgan. John B. Macdonald and Her
man Ellis. Professor Montfort the
principal of the school, was indignant
when he found the boys We're nOs in
school and ordered an investigation.
When he learned that the boys We're
caddying he declared that the practice
would have to stop. Professor Montfort
said it made no difference whether they
caddied for millionaires or poor men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Peace Plan Proposed.

Buenos Ayres, Dec. 14.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from Santiago de Chile say
that Senior Yanez, Chilean minister Of
foreign affairs. has handed the basis of
new proposition to Senor Portela, the
minister of the Argentine republic to
Chile, to effect the impartial and friend
ly settlement of the dispute between the
two countries.
If these proposals are refused by the
Argentine Republic. Chile will make no
further propositions. The refusal of the
Argentine Republic will be taken as in
dicating that thnt country desires war.
The newspapers here publish bulletins
assuring the public that all matters be-
tween the two countries will be honora-
tly arranged
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
OFFER TO ARelTRATE.
Uncle Sam Tenders Good Offices to
Avert Arqentine- Chill War.

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washington. Dec. Il. - The United
states has rendered its good offices in
the crisis now pending between Chill
md the Argentine Republic. The fact
has not been made known officially, nor
will It be for obvious diplomatic reasons.
Whether the mediation of the United
states would be effective or not depends
upon the countries In interest. This
country will not act in the controversy
unless both countries accept its offer un-
qualifedly.
Representatives of each OF the coun-
tries were at the state department yes
terday and talked with DR.. Hill, !,assistant
secretary OF state. The controversy is
one involving both the question of
treaty rights and more complicated
one involving the boundaries of the
countries. It appears that while the
status OF affairs as affecting the two ma
tions is a serious one. the assurances of
yesterday show there is not the immi-
nence OF war that has been indicated by
rress reports.
The claim is made that Chill has
ishown great patience and forbearance.
In the present controversy with Ar
&enIln6 treaty DelWteu Tic lWo Sooh-
tries is involved. 1t Is one which pro-
vides for the neutrality Of strip of
country and a water course now part
0f the Argentine Republic territory.
Chill has claimed that Argentina was
fortifying the neutral strip contrary to
treaty stipulation. Argentina. on the
other hand, has denied that such con-
dition exists. and explained that the op-
erations complained of are simply those
OF civil engineers engaged in the pre-
liminaries to an extensive railroad
project. This simplifies the controversy
for an arbitrator.
There is an inclination to drag into
the existing differences an old boundary
trouble.
I It liz believed foreign governments will
take our action in good part.
In view Of the recent temporary occu-
patton Of portion OF the isthmus of
Panama and prompt withdrawal of
our forces, the United States has shown
its good faith in dealing with the south
ern republics. There is no Disgusting the
fact now that the foreign nations were
considerably exercised by our landing
troops at Panama and Colon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14

Reuben Pickett charged with the
murder of his wife, whose charred body
was found in the bath room of their fiat,
has been found guilty of manslaughter
in the first degree at Minneapolis.
julius Standenmeyer and Mrs. Emily
McPheeters, who We're divorced twen-:
ty years ago, have just been remarked
at Dubuque, Ia. The woman hAs mar
.rfed and lost three husbands In tha
Interim
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
TRAIN Falls IN RIVER
Span Of big Four" Bridge Across
the Miami Went Down With
Train.
Sgine and Nine Cars Piled Up
in the River Bed.--One Man
e Killed.
7South Carolina Travelling Man
Kills Wife and Sister and
Suicides.

Troy, O., Dec. 14.-The last span of
the Big Four bridge across the Miami
river, half a mile east of Troy. went
down early this morning as the west
bound freight train was crossing.
Fireman w. H. Clifford, of Indianapo-
lis. killed; Conductor Henryr S. Hand.
was badly scalded and the other train
men escaped uninjured. The engine and
nine freight cars were piled up in the
river bed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
TERRITORY OF JEFFERSON.
consressmen Are Urging Legislation
for Indian Territory.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Much activity
is being shown by Congressman Moon,
OF Tennessee, and other democratic
members in the house in the advocacy
OF hie bill for the creation of Indian
Territory into the territory of jefferson
Judge Moon is the ranking member of
the minority on the house committee on
territories and says that he will press
his bill vigorously. He argues that there
is urgent need of legislation for Indian
Territory. on account of the existing
conditions.
Delegate Flynn. Of Oklahoma, had a
conference with Judge Moon today on
the situation in the territory. Mr.. Flynn
= not opposed to the measure offered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
THE CATTLE ARE DYING.
Farmers Report Heavy Losses as Re-
suit of Corr Stalk Disease.

r dfmerS Report t1eaVy Losses aS re-
suit Of Corr Stalk Disease.
Vinton. Dec. 14.--Farmers thruout the
country are reporting heavy losses of
cattle from the corn stalk disease. The
losses so far reported will range in the
hundreds. In one neighborhood. S. E.
Chaplin has lost five head of valuable
thoroughbred milch COWS. Irving Mar
ber has lost seven head of valuable
cattle. Frank Sefaldt, seven head: D.
Will, five head; Henry Schwartz, four
head; Arthur Green. four head. Mr..
Bassett, three and Mrs. John Powers,
one.
Mr.. Chaplin experimental with his
herd allowing them to Craze in the
fields but for two hours at time and
supplied them with good water and salt
but without avail, all his animals died
suddenly. some with but half filled
StOuachs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
LEGACY FOR ROOSEVELT.
President s15o,ooo Richer by Decision
Of New York Court.


New York. Dec. 14.-According to a
decision handed down by Justice Law
renee in suit brought for the purpose
of obtaining construction of the
will of Cornelius van Shaick Roosevelt,
who died in New York in 1887, Presi-
dent Roosevelt, who is nephew of
the testator of the will, will inherit be-
tween 100000 and $i50.00o. 5
Cornelius van Staick Roosevelt, who
lived In New Jersey for number of
years before he died, left upon his death
an estate valued between $1,0O0.00O and
s2,O0O,O00. The estate consisted of be-
tween 100000 and 100000 in personal
property in this city and great deal
of real estate in this state and New
Jersey. Mr.. Roosevelt left will dated
March 6, 1854. The suit brought
against the estate has been pending for
long time.
The testator bequeathed to his wife,
the aunt of President Roosevelt, and
who died last year, all of his property
in trust. The trustees and executors,
under the will, upon the death of the
widow. were obliged to pay certain
annuities out of the estate.
The fourth clause OIL tIle VIII, tHe
provision under which the president,
with his brother and sisters and cous-
ins, will receive considerable sums,
reads as follows:
ION the decease of my said wife l
do devise and bequeath all my estate,
real and personal, subject to the pay
ment of the said annuities, to my
nephews and nieces, Alfred Roosevelt.
w. Emiline Roosevelt, Mary e. Roose-
Welt, Leila Roosevelt Schuyler, Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Anna L. Roosevelt, Ell
lott Roosevelt, Corinne Robinson, wife
of Douglas r. Robinson; John e.
Roosevelt, James West Roosevelt. Hill
bourne l.. Roosevelt, and Frank Roose-
welt, to be divided equally between
them, share and share alike; and do
declare and direct that no part of my
estate shall in event pass to. or be paid
over or received by Cornelius Roosevelt
or his issue, and hereby exclude him
and his issue from having or receiving
any part of my estate"
Four neices and nephews died after
their uncle, the testator, and their In
terests will pass to the heirs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Short kilograms.


S. L. Hall. sewing machine repairer,
was found dead near Eufaula. i. L. 1t
is supposed that he was frozen to death.
Walter Vannoy, city marshal of Tisho-
,ningo, /. T., has been arrested on the
charge of numbering Thompson Pickens.
The directors of the International Sill
YER Company have declared a dividend
of per cent on its preferred stock. pay
able Jan. l.
Will Horzog, of Crystal City. Mo-,
while out hunting Thursday accidental
ly shot himself in the abdomen, and is
in dangerous condition.
The attorney general of Arkansas has
ruled that county officera of that state
can not make their bonds thru guaranty
or surety companies.
AT Cairo, Ill.,, Thursday, the coroner's
jury exonerated William Hicks, the
lumber yard watchman who shot and
killed James Turner Tuesday night.
Governor Davis, of Arkansas, Thurs
day appointed ]. N. Crenshaw, of Tex
arkana, tax collector for Miller county,
vice I. A. Bickham, who failed to quail
ify.
Cen Chaffee, at Manila, reports that
the transport Grant arrived Wednesday.
The Fitzpatrick sailed Wednesday with
$50 discharged and short-term men.
Judge Joseph G. Liffler. of Muncie,
Ird., announces his candidacy for con-
gress to succeed George W. Cromer. the
present representative from the Eighth
district.
has adopted resolutions favoring large
mining and agricultural exhibit for the
state at the Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
ton.
AT New York Wednesday the criminal
proceedings against Attorney Robert A,
Ammon, growing out OF his relations
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Prominent Educator Dead.

Pittsburg. Dec. 14.-Dr. Robert Curry.
founder of Curry University, this city.
well known in educational circles thru
out the country. is dead at his home in
Allegheny, aged so. He was formerly
principal of the Nebraska State Normal
School and president of the State Teach
ers, Association of Nebraska
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY.
The Weather.

The Weather.
Iowa-Fair tonight and Sunday; con-
tinued cold tonight; slightly warmer
Sunday.
Illinois-Fair tonight and Sunday,
colder tonight.
South Dakota-Fair tonight and Sum
day; rising temperature.
PAGE ONE.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS:
Hamilton Captures Boer Force.
Gruesome Reports from Concentrate
Camps.
Severe Storm and Cold Wave.
Train Goes Thru a Bridge.
A Tragedy in South Carolina.
The Agricultural Department.
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
Schley Inquiry Courts Findings.
The Trade Reviews.
News of the Day.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Northwestern Buys c., 1. & D.
Eight Hired Men Murdered.
Shooting ARRAY at Bayard.
News of the State.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
What's in the Wind?
Admiral Schley Condemned.
Acceptable Form of Ship Subsidy.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
Looker-On's Observations.
Sunday Reading-Iowa items.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Twenty Below Zero.
Cold Delays Traffic and Damages
Wires.
Sunday School Institute.
Local Comment and Brief News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIALS:
Condition of the Markets.
Saturdays Market Quotations.
Mrs. Bonine Acquitted.
Current Sports Talk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
GOLD AND STORMY Day
Blizzard in Portions Of the West
Continues With Unabated
Fury Today.
Low Temperatures Reported
From Many Points..Railroad
Traffic Is Delayed.
The Storm Covers a Large Area
and Is Severe for the
Season.

washington, Dec. I4.-IHe lOllOWlHS
special weather bulletin was issued to-
day by the weather bureau:
The cold wave predicted by the
weather bureau for the middle Missis
sippi valleys and upper lake region
spread eastward and southwark as far
as Chicago and st. Louis. at which
points the temperature fell fifty-four
degrees during the last twenty four
hours, reaching six below at Chicago
and zero at st. Louis.
The front Of the cold wave extends
today from northern Illinois south
westward to Arkansas. In all this re-
gion the temperature had fallen from
40 to so degrees In the last twenty
four hours. The cold wave promises
to be severe during at least two days.
1T will extend eastward and southeast
ward, reaching the Atlantic coast dis
tricts by Sunday. A decided fall in
Temperature will occur south OF Ohio
and of the Mississippi river.
st. Paul, Mimi. Dec. 14-The lowest
official temperature for December for
many years was reached at Z this
morning in this city, the mercury hav-
ing reached % below zero. Even colder
weather is reported at other points in
the northwest. There is considerable
suffering at various points in the coun
try. Joseph Zulager, aged 65. farmer
living In Benton county, fell in tho
snow and froze to death.
Lacrosse Wis, Dec. 14.-This morn
ing the Mississippi river at this point
closed, ice forming in the channel AT
eight the mercury registered % below
zero.
Cheyenne. Wyo.. Dec. 1.-THE
storm which has been raging. - the
southern part of Wyoming for the past
forty eight hours shows no disposition
to abate. The thermometer is now be-
low zero with q heavy wind blowing.
Several herders have been frozen to
death in the effort to gather the scat
tered bands of sheep. Loss of sheep
In the red desert can not be estimated
as the flocks are badly scattered. The
habit which sheep have of taking
refuge in railway cuts resulted In the
death of a large number under tho
wheels of trains. Union Pacific trains
are delayed six to seven hours. The
stage between Snake river and Rawlins
became lost last night and for several
hours the passengers We're compelled to
walk. One man had both feet badly
frozen and amputation win be neces-
ary.
Kansas City, Dec. 14-At Z o'clock
this morning the temperature at the
points given registered as follows: Kan
sas City. s degrees below zero; Concor-
dia, kas., 10: Dodge City, 4; Wichita. 6;
Springfield, Mo-, 2: Oklahoma City,
Okla. 2; and Abilene, Tex, 10 above.
Milwaukee, Dec. 14.-An unknown
man was found frozen to death in the
public school yard Mt Wauwatosa, a
suburb of Milwaukee, today. Severe
cold prevails thruout the state.
London, Dec. 1.-THE storm on the
east coast of Great Britain continues
fierce. The British bark Wave Queen
sank this morning OFF west Martlepool.
Seven of the crew We're drowned. Many
minor wrecks. involving loss Of life. are
reported.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Wealthy lndianan Dead.

Terre Haute, Ind, Dec I'D. W.
Kinshall, reputed to be the wealthiest
man in western Indiana, died this
morning. aged "a. He was formerly coll
lector of internal revenue for this dis
trict. Recently he gave $4,000 to De-
pauM University.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Valuable Doc Dead.

San Francisco. Dec. 14.-Fred Bush
nells famous ST. Bernard dog. LIE
Prince Jr., one of the greatest prize
winners in America, is dead of dropsy.
Some time since Bushnell refused an
offer of five thousand dollars for the
dog
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Gompers Reelected.

Scranton, Dec. 14.-Samuel Gompers
was reelected president, James Dun
can, first vice president Of the American
Federatio nof Labor today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Che.s Game a Draw.

Manchester. Dec. 14.-The second and
final game in the chess match between
Champion Lasker and Partisan expert
Janowski resulted in a draw.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Call for Bank Statement.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Comptroller OF
the currency has issued call for the
report of the condition Of national banks
at the close of busines Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14


Dallas County is going to have
bunch of candidates for various po-
sitions. S. A. Douglass aspires to be
pharmacy commissioner and will have
the backing of lot of the best friends
of Mr.. Cummins. County Superintend-
ent Hutchins is candidate for Oil
inspector for his district, as is also
James Storer, of Perry, a former en-
ploye of the Standard Oil Company,
who was let out of job some time
ago. The county will also have several
other candidates for appointive po-
sitions. DR.. ]. I. Gibson. of Denison.
has been in the city this week attend
ing the agricultural meetings and also
looking after his chances for reap
pointment as state veterinarian. The
place will likely go to P. o. Koto, but
the appointment will not be made until
spring.
The Des Moines coal mine owners
are not pleased with the news of q
movement to merge the coal mines of
Iowa into the combination controlled
by Morgan and others They say they
will fight the matter to a finish and
that the combine can not get footing
In the Des Moines district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
Two Indianans Frozen to Death.

Terre Haute, Ind. Dec 14.-Wright
Fisher and DIR. Dewitt Jordar, of Vim
cennes. were frozen to death near here
last night. They were intoxicated and
fell from the buggy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-14
SOUTH CAROLINA TRAGEDY.

Edward Hollis Kills Wife and Sister,
in-Law and Then Suicides.
Greenfield. S. c., Dec 14.-Last even-
ing Edward Hollis. drummer residing
at Lima, shot and killed his wife and
sister-in-law. fired at his mother-in-law
and son, but missed them. and then shot
himself