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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
EARL RUSSELL ARRESTED.
He is Charged Win Contracting n
lsi.amous Marringe

London, June 17.-Earl Russell was
arrested today on the charge of having
contracted a bigamous marriage in the
United States.
Earl Russell was met at the railway
station upon arrival from the country
by detectives With warrant and taken
TO Bow street police court. While he
awaited in an anferoom the summons
to appear before the agistrate. the wom-
an he married in America joined him
When the case was called he was
charged with feloniously marrying Mol
lie Cooke. in America April 1. 1900. while
his wife. Mabel, Countess Russell, was
alive. The earl was remanded in two
thousand pounds bail
Mrs Mollie Somerville, the earl's Sec
ond Wife. was daughter of the late
George Cooke, Combernauld. Scotland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
FOR DAVID BRAN1.
Clinton county silent on Govcrnor-
ship, but Instructs for Brant for
Lieut.. Governor.
ial to Times-Republican.


Special to es-Republican.
Clinton. June 1.-THE Clinton county
republican convention today elected
ltwenty-eght delegates instructed to
vote for David Brant for lieutenant gov
ernor No expression Degrading go;ern-
or was mada. Resolutions We're adopteI
commencing the administration OF Pres
ident Mckinley. commenting the Iowa
delegation in congress and congratulat-
Ing the state upon the ucord made by
the republican party in its forty-five
years of administration and favoring
the election of Allison and Dolliver and
legislation favorable to factory inspec-
ton and against child labor
The action of the convention was
simply what was expected No at
tempt was made to irst,uc, for COVER
nor. Mr.. Brandt's interests as a can
diGate for lieutenant governor over
shadowing all other interests. He could
have had the privilege Of of naming the
delegation had he wanted it. 1t is gen
eraly understood here that the county
prefers Mr.. Cummins and will so ex-
press itself {, Cedar Rapids
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17


be prohtably handled if labor could be
obtained.
The felled timber is measured and
forestry official. The valuation of state
timber is made by the cubic foot. The
timber is divided into six groups and
valued as follows:
superior Group Fourteen cents
Mexcan) per cubic foot.
First Group-Ten cents (Iexican)
per cubic foot.
Second Group-Eight cents (Alexi-
can) per cubic soot.
Third Group-Three cents (AIexican)
Per cubic foot.
Fourth Group-Two cents (alexicaD
per cubic foot.
Fifth Group-one cent tMexican) per
cubic foot.
1t would be wise to look over the
ground very carefully before investing
in the timber Of these islands There is
vast market here in the orient which
viii readily take every log brought to
tidewater. Much valuable timber is
here and high price is paid for the
same in this market The great and
almost insuperabe obstacle is the lack
Of labor. And when labor Is secured.
much tact IS required to retain it for
any length of time
Much of the valuable timber is mac
cessible at present. due To the lack of
roads in time roads will he constructed
srsa river drlveways improved. Portable
l.arrow-gauge railways will be found
feasible in many places. The great ma
af he
bamboo RATS are often used The bam-
boo finds ready sale in all the markets
There are e65 native tree species now
known, including eleven species of oak,
tine ebony. some teak. camagon. an
abundance Of nara philippine mahog-
eny). tindalo. calantes (Philippine oe-
dar), and other woods suitable for vener-
ing and the finest cabinet work There
are more than fifty specles of valuable
cum trees. from which are extracted
rubber. gutta -percha and other gums.
Next to labor. transportation IS diff.
cult to secure. as the supply of steamers
and launches is not equal to the de-
nand: interisland freight rates are very
high, and at times, costs more than the
price OF the timber at tidewatsr In
view of early and resumption of build
ing in the provinces. the demand for
timber and transportation viii Increase
very materially this year and next"
Capt. Ahearn is about 10 leave for the
United States. and WV xhihit samples
of Philippine woods before the furniture
lassoesations at Grand RaTids and else-
where The Very ersat Of rare and heau-
tiful woods VIII deubtless surprise them
and may create an American demand
for Philippine timber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
Filipino PIRATES
Military Commissions Try and
Condemn a Batch Of
Filipino Murderers.
Charges Against Prisoners In
cluded Nearly Every Crime
in the Catalogue.
Presidente-elect Jose Balieod. a
Filipino Official Gets
Twenty Years.
Presidente-elect Jose Balieod. a

Washington, June 17.-Thc Philippine
mail brings TO the war department rec
ords in eleven cases wherein Fiipinos
We're tried by military commissions on
charges including murder, rape, kidnap-
ping. assault and battery. burglary and
violation Of the rules of war
An especially notable case arose out
of the operations of the famous oath
bound band Of the Fiipnos called the
Society of sandatahans." The princi-
PAL officers of the society, next to the
triumvirate chiefs, are the chief eXecu-
number of grave diggers who partici-
pate in their crimes.
Four natige policemen who had been
sent 70 gather wood 70, detachment
Of American troops We're set upon and
one OF their number was killed, while
another lost an arm One member of the
band which attacked them was sem
fenced to twenty years imprisonment.
a native named Miranda was tried on
four charges. a band under his lead
ership arnbushed, robbed and killed two
native brothers. Later the accused led
his band against the country house of a
native, set it atire. looted its contents
and carried off into the fields the three
daughters Of the owner, robbing them of
their jewelty. Three days later his band
attacked the town residence of the same
native and thoroughly sacked it, His
last crime was the murder of a native
named Abelno, who frequented gam
bling house kept by his inamorata for
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
TELEPHONE W1THoUT WIRES.
"A New York Youth said to IIavo In,
vented Wonderful system.

vented Wonderful system,
New York. June 17.-Signor Marconi.
who has already started the scientific
world by his wonderful discovery of the
wireless telegraphy, may we'll look to
his laurels, for he has strong rival in
en- lS-year-old boy, who claims to have
discovered the wireless telephone.
Samuel p. Levenberg is the name of
this young wizard, and in face, action.
and modesty he is not much like Mar
conf. Levenberg is the son of a poor
tailor. who has six other children, all
younger than Samuel, and they live on
the third floor of crowded tenemen,
at IS Monroe street, the most congestea
district in Manhattan
After five years in the public schools
Samuel spent two years at the college
of the City of New York until about u
year ago Now he is employed by the
New York Telephone Company in the
capacity of a laborer but for more than
a year young Levenberg has spent the
greater part of his nights in trying to
solve the mystery of speaking over
long distances without the aid of wires.
II got my first idea OF electricity from
the lectures of Professor Doremus at the
college" said Samuel, but since then
my studies have been in private. and I
am certain have discovered something
that will startle the world and revolu-
tionize the telephone system now in
use.
How do ] get my results? All. that's
my secret and as I have no patents yet
1t would be suicidal for me 10 go into
details now" and the young inventors
black eyes shone with light that told
OF wonderful brain above them.
While this boy. who has achieved
more by study in year than grave
students have been able to discover in
decades. was trying to explain in his
own way-he has no command of lam
guage-aome of the intricacic, of his in
vention, which is still in its infancy and
crude, his fond parents and sisters stood
by fairly wors'liping him. They seem
to regard him as something superhu-
man.
II my boy only had some one to help
him, some one with money" said the
proud mother. "he would soon perfect
his wonderful invention, but we are
poor and my boy must work every day
But fts wonderful, yes, wonderful"
The boy began hia experiments first
In vacant lot near his home. working
only at night. when there were no noises
and no one spying him. Then he length
ened the distance between points of
communication 70 a block and finally u
five blocks right across or thru tail
buildings. with the same success Now
he has n regular Iine established be-
tween the sitting room Of his home
which also serves as his laboratory. and
his fathers tailor shop. or the third
floor of rear tenement house at 50
Market street.
Night after night, sometimes until 3
or In the morning. this young inventor
Is at work trying point by point TO per-
feet his discovery. Whenever he finds
something new he awakens one of his
parents or sister and begs them to go
out to the other end of the invisible
line.
There IS nothing between the points of
communication nothing but the earth.
which he claims is his agent for con-
Quoting the message.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
STATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD.
New and cowardiy Mcthod of Dc.
fcuting a RiIl

Denver. June 17.--An attemp, has
been thru cowardly means to invaidate
the employers liability bill passed by
the last legislature. The roll cali giving
the vote on the bill'a Anal passage in th,
senate is missing from the journals in
the secretary of states office. The doc
ument evideftly was stolen. and it has
been reported 10 President Garman of
the State Federation Of Labor that cer-
tain corporate Interests put $1,000 to
have the roll call spirited away.
The effort to kill the effect OF the
measure will prove fruitless AT least
this is the opinion of the best lawyers
who have discussed the subject.
The discovery that the roll call was
gone was made by the law firm of Pat
terson. Richardson & Hawkins 1t was
contemplating bringing some suits for
clients to test the liability of employers
under the act and desired to find out IL
the bill was regularly passed, as there
had been rumors that 1t had not been
An examination Of the original copy Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS Of TODAY.
The we,.h,-.

The we,th,..
Iowa-Fair tonight and Tuesday;
slightly cooler in the northwest to-
night.
1llinois-Fair tonight and Tuesday.
PAGE ONE.
NEWS:
Indemnity Question About Settled.
Commissioner Rockhill Heard From.
Trial of Filipino Pirates.
Allison Not After Presidency.
The Cherokee Traitors.
Clinton County Silent on Governor
ship.
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
Work for The Hagise Tribunal.
Big Merger of Railroads.
News of the Day.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Series of Fatalities in Mahaska.
Woman Horeswhips Man.
Saloon Petition Filed at Maso1 City.
News of the State.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE
EDITORIAL:
Miracles Outdone.
Presidential Possibilities.
business at Leading Points.
Aid to the Drowning.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items and News.
Literature and Life.
rsGEs SIN AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Central Employees . Picnic at stor
City.
Maeeabsa and NJ. W. a. Memoria
Services.
Mullan's opinion on SEEMING.
Trainmsn Must Buy New Watches.
Brief City News.
PAGE FIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Condition of the Markets.
Mondays Market Quotations.
Girl Killed by Lightning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
BREAK In RESERVOIR.
lsanchmen In Colorado Placed In
Great Dnngcr.

Denver, June "a break in the walls
lof the Larimor and Weld RESERVOIR
paced many lives in danger and may
destroy thousands Of dollars worth of
property The reservoir was situated on
the north hank Of the Poudre river. a
mile and faif north OF For, Collins.
1t has capacity of many millions of
gallons Of water and IS now filed to
ovcrfiowing- This morning break was
discovered in the dam and the water
was pouring thru it like small river.
Rancinmen below the reservoir We're no.
titled by mounted couriers to get to
places of safety as soon as possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
THE DEATHS WE'RE MANY.
Camps in soutl
Africa Having Terrible Effect.

London, June l7-Replying to ques-
tions in the counos today War Secre-
tary Brodericls said there We're AZ, 200
persons in the concentration camps"
Transyaal and Orange River colony.
Deaths in the camps tor May number
ninety eight men ardNwomen and 31S
children. The authorities are arrang-
ing for the relief OF the women and
children who have friends to receive
them, but the government could not ur-
dertake 10 feed them in isolated posi-
lions. The announcements were re-
ceived with groans from the Irish mem
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
TRACK GAMBLING ENJo1NED.
judge Hoide OF Chicago Issues Writ
otIujunction Against Pool sellfng.

Chicago. June f7.-The opponents of
.aee track gambling who were refused
a temporary Injunction, without notice,
against the management y the Harlem
face track by Judge Tuiey Saturday,
found friend in Judge Holden today.
Holden, on the application Of the states
attorney. issued the bill of injunction re-
fused by Tuley. A deputy sheriff was
at once sent to the Harlem race track to
serve the writ. This will prevent further
book making and pool selling at the
track While the injunction does not
apply specifically to the Washington
Park Club. ii is expected that a similar
writ viii be issued TO prevent book maxi
ing on the Arnerican Derby
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
much difficulty in the secrecy observed
by the machine men in calling the con-

iHucH u1111culty IN the SecretG observed
by the machine men in calling the con-
vention. This was especially true in
Clay township. Postmaste McMillen. of
Durham. committeeman from Clay, sent
out cards to the Conger men announcing
the date of the caucus. This was acci-
dentally discovered by the. Cummins
leaders two days before the caucus was
held. They rallied their forces and We're
able TO divide the delegation equally.
The outcome Of the caucuses in the
city of Knoxville is waited for with
much interest. James Mentzer claims
he Will carry the ward in which ne lives.
The Cummins men will make q strong
effort TO carry the whole city
While many of the old soldiers sup
ported Conger in the caucuses it was
notable that number of the younger
veterans of Company d bent ther en-
ergies to aid Cummins.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
MAnAsKA NoT so BAD.
Mnhaska Primaries More FAVORABLE
to Cummins thnn Anticipated.

Special to Times Republican.
Oska!oosa, June 17.-The republican
primaries in Mahaska county We're held
Saturday afternoon and evening and
We're largely attended. Not in recent
years has there been so much interest
centered in the approaching county con-
vention, which will be held next Satur
day. AS a result of the primaries it can
be said that the situation in Mahaska
county is entirely satisfactory 10 the
cumTins men. Altho some of the
township primaries instructed for Mr..
Cummins and Some uninstructed dele
cations are solidiy for him, as in the
Fourth and Second wards in this city.
no instructions will be asked either for
or against Mr.. cummins The results
of the primaries have been more favor.
able to Cgmmins than even his most
ardent supporters dared wish for.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
CAPT. KING SENTENCED.

Given Eighteen Months, Imprison-
ment and Fine OF So. 3.OOO-Convicted
of Receiving n Bride.
Mobile, Ala. June 17.-In the United
States court today Capt. Cyril w. King.
former construction quartermaster at
Fort Morgan, Ala. was sentenced to inn
prisonment in the penitentiary fg'
year and half and to pay fine of s3.-
eco. He gave notice of an appeal and
made the required bonds of $4,000. King
was convicted several weeks ago of re-
ceiving bribe with On intent to influ-
ence his official conduct,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
nnrker rrinl negnn.

Jersey, \. j.. june IA jury was Sc
cured and taking of testimony begun
today in the trial of Thomas G.. Barker
on the charge of assault with intent to
kill Rev. John Keller vicar of Trinity
chapel. Arlington, \. j., whom he sho,
last February. Barker told the authori-
ties that he shot the minister because
his wife told him that Keller had been
guilty OF criminal assault upon her.
Keller denies the charge
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
NAVAL PROMOTIONS.
President Announces List of the
Naval Announcements.

Washington, June 1.-THE president
today made the following appointments.
Navy-Maj. George Richards, lieuten-
ant colonel by brevet of marine corps;
Capt. Newt H. Hall, major by brevet of
marine corps; Martin E. French, lieu
tenant: Gatewood S. Lincoln, lieutenant.
junior grade; Herbert NJ. Tolfree, assist
ant surgeon, with rank Of lieutenant
,unior grade; Charles w. Rae. advanced
three numbers in rank on the list of
commanders for eminent and conspicu-
Gus conduct in battle
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
EVANS TO BE SUPERSEDED.
Petors of Kansas said to be sln1cd TO
commissioner of Pensions.


Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, Jun 17.-H. Clay Evans
would not deny a revival of the report
that he Is 10 be superseded by commits
sioner of pensions. Former Representa-
tive Peters, of Kansas, is said to be se-
iected as his successor. Several months
ago the president is said to nave prom
ised the Kansas delegation in congress
that the pension commissionership
should go to that state whenever unan-
imous recommendation could be made.
portign of The delegation united on
Peters and the remainder on Col, Blue.
1t is now said that Col. Blue has with
drawn in favor of Peters and the APP
pontment Will shortly be announced. 1t
is expected Evans will be given place
in the diplomatic service or some other
position less exacting and strenuous
than commissioner of pensions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
MAY SUSPEND FORAKER LAW.
Porto Rico Calls special Session of
It's Legislature.


Washington, June 17.-Dr. Jose G.
Barbosa and DR.. Jose Gowez Rrioso,
members OF the executive counsel Of
Porto Rico. have received cablegrams
from Porto Rico calling them back to
attend special session of the legisla-
ture called for July first Altho they are
not Informed of the purpose of the ex-
traordinary session they believe 1t is
called TO take action upon the question
of the abolition of tariff duties between
the United States and Porto Rico. They
say Treasurer Hollander made re-
port showing that the receipts of the
island will be sufficient to carry on the
administration of the government after
the new Hollander law goes into effect
July first. This being the case the leg
stature can request the United States
70 suspend further operation of tn. For
aker law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
JASPER is ALL RIGHT.
The Delegation Will Go Instructed
for Cummins.

Special to Times Republican.
Newton June 1.-THE primary of
Jasper county republicans was held Sat
urday AFTERNOON and safe Cummins
delegation is assured on Tuesday, when
the county convention Will be held. 1t
will take eishty-two votes to instruct
the Delegation and when counted the
ballots We're found to contain los favor
able to sending solid delegation for
'Cummins to the state convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
JAMES wAMBoLD DEAD.
Old Time Minstrel and circus Clown
Dies in Insnne Asylun

New York. June 17.-James F. wam-
bold, who many years ago was one of
the best known minstrel men and
circus clowns In the country, is dead in
Overbrook n j.. ils ne asylum, of
which he has been an inmate for twen-
ty-six years. He used bisinuth and anti
mony for Whitening his face and it
caused softening of the brain
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
Enyineer CInrke pepd.

New York. June 17.-Thomas Curtis
Clarke, consulting engineer and ex-
president of the American Society of
Civil Engineers. is dead at his home in
this city, aged "a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
MURDERER EDWARDS CAUGHT.
Wholesale Lynching of the Negnoes
ut Foster plantation Predicted.

Memphis, juno 1.-THE scimitars
special from Monroe, La, says Ed
wards. the murderer of j. p Foster has
been captured and lynching Of al the
negroes in connection With the murder
will probahiN take. nlaee tonieht
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
Canadian aclsmen strike.

Montreal. June l7-.-oficials of the
Trackmen's Union announce that be-
tween 1000 and $500 Canadian Pacific
railway trackmen struck today for an
increase of wages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
A JURY PROCURED.
Trial of Jessie Morrison Begun in
Earnest Today.

Eidorado. kas., June IA jury was
procured today to try Jessie Morrison.
the second time, for the murder OF Mrs.
owen Castle, and the trial was begun in
earnest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
PINGREE is WEAKER.

his condition Not improved and Is
serious.
London, June 1.-THE condition of ex-
Governor Pingree is not improved this
morning. He is slightly weaker than
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
NEW EMPEROR FOR CHINA.
rhc pownger to rlnce rua ms Son o

The Downger to Pince Tun ms Son on
the Throne.
London, June 1.-THE Globes shang-
hal correspondent says ne learns that
the dowager emprsss proposes, when the
court reaches kai F'ong Flu. Honan, 10
announce that the emperor has been
killed BY brigards and Prince Tuan's
son has succeeded to the throne. The
dowager Viii then establish a new CAPT
tai at Kai Fong Flu. which VIII be con-
nected by railway with Maxim.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
MISSOURI PACIFIC DIVIDEND
First p,viaend Declaration since the

New York. June 17.-At a special
meeting of the directors of the Missouri
Pacific today they declared semi
annual dividend of 21a per cent. This is
the first dividend declaration since 1891.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
IS NOT A CANDIDATE
Senator Allison Declares He Il
Not Candidate for the
Presidency.
Believed to Have Written a Let.
ter to Show on the
Subject.
The President Makes a Number Of
Appointments and Army
Promotions.

Washington, June Ex-senator Allison
was at the white house today. Speaking
of Governor Shaw's telegram urging him
to enter the presidential race Allison
said he had already announced that he
would rot be candidate and had not
changed his mind. There is reason to
believe that the senator has written a
letter upon the subject to Shaw.
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT.
Minister Loomts transferred From
Venezuela to Portugal.
Washington, June 17-The following
changes inthe diplomatic posts We're an
nounced today.
Francis I3. Loomis. minister to Ven
ezuela, transferred to be minister to
Portugal vice John N. Irwin, of Iowa
resigned.
Herbert w Bowen, present minister
TO Persia, succeeds Loomis.
Lloyd c. Griscom, Pennsylvania min
ister to Persia.
Spencer f. Eddy. of Illinois, succeeds
Griscom as secretary of the legation at
| Constantinople.
Arthur Bailiy Blanchard, of Louis
iana, succeeds Eddy as secretary at
| Paris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17

George r. Downs, of Chicago, the al
legged gentleman horse thief. recently
arrested at Monmouth, Ill.,. was held for
trial in the court at Kenosha, Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-17
WATCH

TIE Struggle in Iowa from now 10
Aug. 9TH. 300 correspondents IN 80
counties in Iowa will chronicle the
dying struggles Of the Machine, In
The Daily T.-R. for 1oc week by mail