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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
PAYS Death PENALTY
Execv s j Of the Principal In
q q Il; a,.,,.. xs,.. Crimes
Ja S $ Macarthur. Alias Fleming.
danfed at Deer Lodge.
Montana. Today.
Story Of the Conspiracy Which
Resulted in Murder Of
Two Men.

Deer Lodge, Mont. Sept 6.-James
Macarthur. alias James Fleming, was
hanged here this morning for the mur-
der of Capt. Oliver Dotson last Febru-
ary.
The execution was witnessed by near
ly every sheriff in the state, and q large
number of invited guests. McArthur
kept his nerve to the last and walked
to the gallows without sign Of weak
ness. He declared he was innocent.
The crime for which James Fleming
suffered the death penalty Is one Of the
most remarkable in the history of GRIM
inology, involving a most revolving
and diabolical conspiracy. On August
8, 1899. Eugene Cullonane, an aged
resident of Washington Gulch, Powell
county. was found murdered. For this
crime Clinton Dotson, Charles Oliver
Benson and Ellis Persinger were con-
victed. Dotson was sentenced to life
imprisonment and Benson and Per-
singer to ten years. Last January
Persinger informed Warden Conley OF
the state prison that Clinton Dotson
and Fleming had conspired to murder
Capt. Oliver Dotson. Clinton's. father,
an old man living in Washington
Gulch. Fleming, whose term was soon
to expire, was to kill the captain and
leave forged confession and viii, ar.
ranged surroundings Ia such way as
to lead to the theory of suicide. The
contents of the confession were to be
to the effect that Captain Dotson had
killed Eugene Cullonane and that his
son, Clinton and Benson Per-
singer We're innocent, and that thru
remorse for the treatment of his son
he had killed himself and left con-
fession in order that Clinton might Sc,
cure release from prison. Fleming's
reward for the murder was to be a
share in $4,000 which Clinton Dotson
claimed to have cached away in wy
oming, the proceeds of an alleged train
robbery. So wild was the plot that
the prison officials paid no attention
to it. Early in January last Fleming
4 was released. On February 15 he was
seen at Washington Gulch. on Feb
ruary Goth the dead body OF Captain
Dotson was found in his cabin with a
bullet wound in the head. On the
wall was fixed rifle with a string
attached to the trigger leading to a
ipoint near the dead body.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
NO MORE PEACE TALK
United States Steel Corporation Will
Take Part in Further Peace Con-

New York, Sept. cit is understood
here that it is highly improbable that
the United States Steel Corporation will
take any cognizance of the Amalga-
mated Association of the executive
board at Pittsburg today, whatever its
conclusion may be. 1t is learned today,
from an authoritative source, that the
time named in the tentative agreement
reachd by the conference here wednes-
day had expired: that the steel corpor-
alton had decided to participate in no
further peace discussions and that there
would be an immediate move for gen.
eral resumption of work with non-union
men and such strikers as are willing to
return to the ir places. The resumption.
at Demmler is instanced ae the first
move in the general plan of the steel
corporation to proceed in its operations
irrespective of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation.
Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation OF Labor, said to-
day that the work OF the conciliation
board had come to an end.
Pittsburg, Sept. 6.-The Demn1ler tin
plate works at McKeesport resumed op-
erations this morning. Six mills outsof
fifteen were started. There was no dis
order. Deputy sheriffs were on duty, but
there was nothing for them to do. as
only a few strikers We're about the place.
Two more mills will be started this
afternoon. five hundred more men are
at work at the National Tube Compa-
ny's plant at McKeesport this morning,
making a thousand now in the plant A
large number of others have applied for
work, but they were turned back be-
cause the mill is not in shape to take
any more men on. The situation at the
plants in Pittsburg is not greatly
changed today. Twenty more men re-
turned to the Pennsylvania Tube Works
and 200 are now at work.
With the exception Of two vice presi-
dents, the general executive committee
of the Amalgamated Association assem-
bled at IL o'clock this morning to con-
slider what is believed to be practically
the ultimatum of the United States
i Steel Corporation. President Shaffer
and other members refused absolutely to
discuss the matter: but it was rumored
plan for settlement of the strike will
be decided upon tina. will be acceptable
to the steel officials. It is also rported
that the board would go to New York
tonight, but this, however. could not be
confirmed.
A Canal Dover. o.. dispatch says Cen
eral Manager Cline. of the American
Sheet Steel Companys plant. was as
eaulted by strikers this morning and
was carried to his carriage unconscious.
1t is not known how seriously he was
injured. Two sheet mills are going this
morning, and preparations are being
made to start several more.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06

navy department that Admiral Schley's
witnesses would be granted. This will
have the effect Of bringing here all Of
the schlsy witnesses at an early day. In
order that conferences may be held be-
tween them and the counsel for the ad-
m.ral. 1t is also understood that Nunez.
the Spanish pilot, who was close OBJ
server Of the battle OF Santiago bay.
having piloted Admiral Cervera's
squadron out Of the bay on the day Of
the memorable sortie. is to be requested
by the navy department to come here
as a witness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
Hriti.h Eoroe. Reduced.

Shanghai, Sept. 6.-The Rajputs
left here, reducing the British garrison
in Shanghai to one native regiment
The German garrison, eight hundred
strong. is showing great activity. The
Germans have leased large tract in
side the general settlement are fencing
1T in, building barracks and store
houses. The British community strong
lv objects
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06

should be treated alike. A young dele
gate from the south part of the state,
evidently a printer, was for union men
only. He said that every body knows
that unionism is only a stepping-sto
to socialism. He told of strike and
how a newspaper man objected to union
men working for him and gave as his
reason that unionism leads to socialism
and socialism is against the church. And
the young delegate declared that there
would be more socialists but for the fact
that the church is opposed to its growth.
Finally, Jacobs was nominated for
lieutenant governor. and the rich
Russian farmer was left outside. Prob
ably not many members of labor unions
would agree with all that was said at
the convention about unions, but the
discussion showed what the socialists
expect to do by and thru the unions.
An amusing rather than instructing
episode occurred when the convention
was nominating candidate for rail-
road commissioner. The name Of a gen
tleman who lived in Hiteman was sug-
gested, notwithstanding that Hiteman
already had one man on the ticket. He
got up and protested. II want to with
draw" he said Il never worked on a
railroad day in my life, don't know
anything about running railroads and
couldn't run railroad anyhow And
besides don't live on the main line of
the Burlington" That settled it for
him. He was not nominated. 1t was de-
cided that no newspaper organ should
be established or made official. There
was a lack of spirit in the convention,
and little indication that anything will
be accomplished this year by the party.
The republican state committee will
get together tomorrow and talk matters
over with the candidates on the state
ticket and outline the work for the
campaign. There have been several in
formal conferences but now 1t is time
to get to work and plan for the speak
ing and the literature. 1t is expected
there will be abundance OF speaking
material in the hands of the committee.
Cummins and Herriott will go on the
stump and make as many speeches as
possible, and ii is certain that there
will be large number of volunteers in
the speaking bureau. The committee is
organized in perfect harmony now and
will work to good advantage.
The board of control members believe
they did wise thing in selecting gu
perintendent for the insane asylum at
Cherokee at this time. tho he will not
enter upon his duties until next year.
DIR. Volding. of this city, has had ex-
perience as an assistant at Independ-
ence, and is well qualified for the posi-
ton. The board will have the benefit of
hi. advice in the matter of finishing the
buildings and attending to the thousand
details in connection with furnishing it.
He will also be able to arrange for his
staff of assistants and get ready for the
work when the hospital opens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
Boer Commando Captured.

Middleburg, Cape Colony. Sept. g.
Lotter's entire commando has been ta-
ken by Major Scobell, south of Peter
burg. Nineteen Beers We're killed, fif-
ty-two wounded and sixty-two cap
tured unwounded. The prisoners in
!clude Commandments Breedt, Lotter;
Field Comets Kruger and w. Kruger,
and Lieut.. Shoeman. The British cas-
!ualties are ten killed and eight wound
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
NEW BALL LEAGUE.

National Association of Professional
Ball Clubs Formed.
Chicago. Sept. Representatives of
eleven minor base ball leagues of Amer
lea practically completed the organiza-
ton Of the National Association of Pro-
fessional Base Ball Clubs here today. A
constitution was drafted, and officers
will be elected and other business trans
acted at meeting to 10 held at New
York, Oct. "a. The delegates disap-
proved the action Of the national board
which recently abrogated the national
agreement and paid back nosfees to the
minor clubs. {s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
cIoudburat In Kansas.

Ness City, Kas., Sept. ga cloudburst
struck the town last night and 1t is esti-
mated that over eight inches of water
fell. The bridges and sidewalks were
washed out, cellars flooded and several
small business houses undermined and
ruined. No lives were lost.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
CLEVELAND WILL HUNT LIONS.
Former President Planning to Visit
Colorado Durina October.

F6FmOr /PFoSIdent P1annin0 20 VISIT
Colorado During October.
Colorado Spring, Sept. 6.-The an
nual lion hunt of the Debeque Hunt As
ISOLATION will be held Oct. Is and 26, II
II these dates will suit former President
Grover Cleveland Mr.. Cleveland will
visit Colorado hunting and fishing
grounds about the middle of October till
the close Of the season. He is anxious
to see the famous game preserves In
Mesa county, recently made prominent
by the exploits OF the late Governor
Tanner of Illinois and others. "A cowboy
tournament and rough riders contest
will also be given. Changes in the dates
may be made to suit Mr.. Cleveland. The
club has members in nearly every state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
eull.tin..

Bulletin.
Buffalo, Sept. e.-Prssidsnt Mekin-
" was fatally shot twice in the stom-
aeh here this afternoon whts in the
Temple of Music building. His con-
dition is serious. The two shots took
effect in the stomach. He is now in
the hospital on the Pan-Ameriean
grounds. The shots were fired by a
stranger.
Buffalo, Sept. e-Bulle.in q p. m.-
The president i. fatally injured.
Buffalo, Sept. 6.-Bulletin. corp. M
Mckinley was shot by we'll dressed
man who wore high hat and while
shaking hands with the presiden. fired
with his left hand. One shot took ef-
feet In the breast and the other in the
abdomen. The man is under arrest and
is unidentified.
4:24 p. m. The bullet lodged against
the back bone and has been extracted.
The president Is resting easy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
The Letter carrier,.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. 6-The Ma
tional Association of Letter Carriers to-
day adopted resolutions expressing
sympathy with the steel strikers and
releasing the editor of the Record from
the obligation OF publishing contribu-
tions without the distinction of endors-
ing the bill in congress to pay carriers
for overtime.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
HEAD ENTIRELY SEVERED.
Death Comes Suddenly to an Iowa Cen
trail Switehman at Excelsior.

OedtN SOnleS SuoO0usy TO an iowa zen.
tral Switchman at Excelsior.
Special to Times-Republican.
Oskaloosa, Sept. 6.-William O'Brien,
an Iowa Central switchman, residing in
this city, was instantly killed yesterday
afternoon at about 8 o'clock at Excel
sior a small mining station four miles
south. o'Brien was acting as brake
man on extra No. Z, switch train to
the mines, in charge of Conductor
James Brown and Engineer Marshall.
While on top Of one OF the cars O'Brien
slipped and fell. going between two cars
and alighting 30 that the wheels passed
directly over his neck, severing his
head. One hand and both leg. were
frightfully crushed. The remains were
brought to this city and placed in the
charge of Coroner lCheesman. o'Brien
was married man and was 81 years of
age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
NEW ISSUES RAISED.
important Complications In Connection
With Colombia War.

sHPof1snS complications IN Connection
s With Colombia War.
Washington, Sept. 6.---some important
issues have grown out of the trouble III
Colombia which are likely TO require the
attention of the president and cabinet.
1t was stated today that cabinet meet
ing may be held within week, possibly
at Cleveland, where the president is go-
ing to attend the Grand Army encamp-
rnent. Owing to increasing scomplica-.
items along the isthmus of Panama it
has become desirable 10 determine the
exact duties and responsibilities of the
United States. This has presented ar
issue whether our treaty with Colombia
makes the United States guarantor OF
Colombia's sovereignty over the entire
isthums. some 400 miles from end to end,
or confines our guaranty to free trade
across particular point on the 18th
mus. where railway or other traffic is
usually carried on.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
Burned n Her Home.

Topeka, Kas.. Sept. 6.-This morning
Miss Eolah Hounson WAS burned TO
death in her home. She was q years old
and lived alone. Murder. With roeeery.
is suspected by the police.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
tured. After they had been thoroughly
subdued the captured were taken to
Herbertsho, German New Guinea
sTARrED FIRE. oREAMUsEMENT
Former Member of an Ohio Department
Confesses lneendiaris

Former Member of an Ohio Department
confesses lnesndi iarism.
New Philadelphia, o., Sept. 6.-Rob-
ert w. Ditto, formerly, q member of the
fire department here, confessed to hav-
ing started number Of fires during the
last six months.
Asked as to his motive. he said he en-
joyed seeing the excitement caused by
a big fire and found pleasure in running
to q blaze. His confession clears up a
large number OF mysterious blazes.
He was held to the grand jury under
bond of $4,000 and remanded to Jail in
default of surety. His signed confess
sion will be fortified by number OF
witnesses when he comes to trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
MISSIONARY ABDUCTED.
Miss Stone Taken by Brisands Nes
Saloniea.s

saloniea.
Boston. Sept. 6.-The American board
of foreign missions received cable
message from Rev. j. H. House, one of
the missionaries at Salonica, Macedonia,
saying: "Brigands took Miss Stone and
companion between Bansko and Djou-
mania" These places are situated a
hundred miles northeast of Salol.ica, in
a country long familiar to the missions
aries OF the American board Miss Stone
was one, of the tried missionaries cf the
board, having been in the mission since
1878
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
HENDERSON TO RETURN.

Speaker Of the Lower House Sails From
South Hampton Tomorrow.
London, Sept. 6.-The steamer st.
Paul which calls from South Hampton
tomorrow. will have among its passen-
gers Speaker and Mrs. d. D. Hender
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
Gramaphone Company lnsoIvent.

the supreme court, of Brooklyn. today
granted motion for dissolution of the
National Gramaphone Company and ap-
pointment Of a temporary receiver on
the ground that the corporation is in
solvent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
Will SIGN TOMORROW.

Foreign Ministers at Pekin Have Ac.
eepted imperial Edicts.
Fekin. Sept. 6.-The foreign ministers
have accepted the imperial edicts and
arranged to sign the peace protocol to-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
Comment on McKinI.y,s Speech,

London, Sept. 6.-The vast ambitions
OF the United States. as deduced from
what the st. James Gazette calls Presi-
dent McKinley's sensational speech at
Buffalo. continue to be the theme of the
London editorial writer's. "As military
power and commercial enterprise must
go hand in hand" says the st. James
Gazette. "the Importance OF these state
ments upon world politics, as revealing
the new epochs on which America is en-
tering, must be immense" The Evening
Standard inquiries If the reference to the
isthmian canal is hint to England
that the Clayton-B Bulwer treaty will
have to go. 1t looks like it, The paper
considers the determination of the
United States to be uppermost in central
South America, both commercially and
politically, one of the hardest facts Of
our tines The Globe thinks McKin-
ley's program forecasts severe rivalry,
which Great Britain must expect from
the United States, amounting, as the
paper believes. to definite abandon
ment of extreme protection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
Natives Punished.

Victoria. B. c.. Sept. s.-Information
regarding the operations! of the German
warship Cormorant, which, was recently
dispatched to the Matthias islands to
punish the natives for the massacre Of
Herr Mencker and three or four others
forming party of German scientists.
is received from Brisbane thru the ar
rival OF the steamer Miowera this
morning. The massacre Of the little
party occurred some six or seven
months ago. or even longer. particulars
of the cruel manner In which they
were killed being published soon after.
The Cormorant. when sent to sinvesti-
gate the affair. met with strong op-
position. Her crew was compelled to
fight pitched battle and the result
was most disastrous. the natives sus-
tanning loss Of so killed ana II cap
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-06
PLATFORM.
Socialists Nominate . Coal Min.
er to Spread the Doctrine Of
State Socialism.
Declare Socialism . System
Whereby Want. Misery and
Poverty Is Eliminated.
Convention Ran Wild..Socialists
Hope TO Make Labor Unions
a Stepping Stone.

Special to Times-Republican
Des Moines, Sept. 6.-Our socialist
friends have come and gone and have
demonstrated fully how they would run
state convention. The demonstration
does not increase the standing of the So
cialist party in Iowa. The convention
was small but unwieldy. For men sup
posed to be experts in holding meetings
and discussing matters to reach correct
conclusions. they blundered and stum-
ibled thru their convention in surpris-
ing manner. Their parliamentary tao
tics were mystery, and they seemingly
did not care whether they secured a
state ticket that would be vote getter.
They followed the democratic plan of
picking a coal miner to go out and
stump the state and spread the princi-
pies of socialism. Some of them had
fixed up slate, but it was no use to
present it. The convention ran wild
during most of the time. There was a
clash between the factions. as in some
other conventions, and very little of the
spirit of give and take. There were some
bright minds in the group. Some of the
men are evidently students Of economics
but the real leaders were not put for
ward as candidates and managers. The
convention did one thing, however, that
will simplify the ballots in the state, and
that uniting all kinds OF socialists under
one banner. The ticket nominated is as
follows: Governor. James Baxter, Hite-
man; lieutenant governor, w. A. Jacobs,
Davenport: judge of the supreme court,
A. F. Thompson, Centerville; superin-
tendent of public instruction, e. e.
Stevens, Burlington; railroad commits
sioner. A. C. Middlebrook, Rock Rapids
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-03-14

VIM l. Parker of Sturgis, Mich,
who was received ut the Michigan
City prison to serve an indetermi-
nate sentence OF from one to four
teen years, breaks the record for
quick Justice. Parker stole a horse
and buggy al Mishawaka. An hour
later he was arrested Within 30
minutes after his arrest he was found
guilty and sentenced, and within two
hours after conviction he had donned
the stripes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-03-14

Mr.. FL X. Wood. one of our highly
esteemed citizens, is about to come
into a fortune il reports are true.
According to Associate Press dis
. patches, Baron Robert Massow has
died in Prussia, leaving $4,000, 900
to be distributed equally among the
Survivors of Mosby,s command, OF
which deceased was a member dur
ing the war between the States. Mr..
Wood, of this place, belonged to Co.
F.. of General John $. Mosby's vail
ant cavalry regiment, and the writer
interviewed him, Saturday, on the
report, and asked him if he had
heard it. Why, only what | see in
the papers, he replied. you see,
Massow was a young officer in the
Prussian army, and, as he was pro-
fessional soldier and wanted to see a
coed deal of war, he came over here
in go and Joined our command.
Well, he got shot in scrimmage We
had with the California cavalry and
had to be sent back home. l was
acquainted with him. was paroled
at Winchester, Pa, i'll April, 50, and
if the story is true, will expect to re-
ceive my share of the two Millions"
1t is said by Gen. Mosby that there
are only about 200 of his command
now living, in which case our fellow
citizen would get S20,O0Oas his part.
We hope the report is true, as the
money in this instance. will fall into
competent hands-will not be
wasted.-Hume Telephone.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-03-14
An Unfortunate Accident.

On Saturday afternoon about =
O'Clock. Harry WcArthur. son of
Sherman Macarthur. of this city. met
with an unfortunate accident. The
little fellow who is only about :
years OF age, had been to his grand
fathers, NJ Chambers. and had
picked up a dynamite cap about the
place. On the way home the little
fellow, coming to stone in the road.
laid the cap upon it and picking up
another stone exploded the cap.
The report was heard for three or
four blocks and injured the boy Sc
verely; tearing off the thumb nail Oh
his right hand and knocked the ball
OF his left eye entirely out on his
cheek.
The little fellow has suffered in
tensely from his unfortunate acct |
lent and it is feared that he will lose |
he sight of the injured eye perma-
lently.-Pleasant Hill Post.