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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
SENSATIONAL EXPOSURES.
Investigation Into the chieaso Police
Scandal 0eoun.

Scandal Begun.
Z Chicago. Aug. 2s. The connection Of
Sergeant Cramer. Detective Tracy and
lieutenant Joyce with the bogus ex-
pense account which enveloped In a
scandal the detective bureau and Its
chief, Captain Colleran, was told yes
terday by Chief Of Police O'Neil during
the afternoon at the civil service COM
mission. The announcement created a
sensation particularly when o. Neil told
of the alleged confessions Of subordin-
ates. which they had In the main denied
on the stand or saved themselves from
repeating on the grounds Of, self-in-
scrtminSxion. The chief also told how,
sclp$ain collesan and lieutenant Joyce.
A. he alleged had resolved q share Of
the spoilss The only thing not revealed
swsAs the source OF informAt tion that led
20 the unearthing. of the scandal.
ATTORNEY Goss. rsptSsenting Lisuten
gant Joyee, nade many - npts e 80.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
HAULED DOWN.
French Embassador Leaves and Flag
is Hauled Down-suitan Said to 30
Buying Guns From Germany.

constantinople. Aug. 2s.-The French
flag was hauled down over the French
embassy after the departure of Ambas-
sador Constans. 1t will not be hoisted
until diplomatic relations are restored.
Vienna, Aug. 2s.-The Tageblatt today
publishes correspondence from constan-
tinople which says the sultan will go to
war rather than yield to unreasonable
demands, that he is studying plans for
defense and has ordered 300 guns from
Germany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
Lost 100000, Dies a Pauper.

Dubuque. Aug. 2S.-Reuben Jarrett. at
one time worth 100000, died at the
county poor house yesterday, aged 80
years He came here in 1886 and made
his money by mining. Jarrett, after he
had made his pile, went to st. Louis,
where he spent money layishly. Among
other things he bought a steamboat and
ran it up and down the river for pleas
ure. His fortune was soon spent and for
years he had been an inmate of the poor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
win Marry Lady Hope.

San Francisco. Aug. 2s.-In an inter-
view published in the Japan Daily Ad-
vertiser OF Yokohama at the time of
his arrival in the Japanese metropolis,
Capt. Putnam Bradlee Strong declared
his intention to make ady Hope his wife.
He said: "She is at present trying to se-
cure divorce from her husband" He
added that he expected to remain in
Japan indefinitely and take up his resi-
dence In Yokohama.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
Rains Interfere in Philippines

Manila, Aug. 2S.-Owing to heavy
rains active operations against the in
surgents in the island of Samar have
been temporarily suspended. Capt.
Hale. with detachment of the Twenti-
eth Infantry, has been engaged with
Gonzales. in Batangas province. The
insurgents fled. "A few prisoners were
captured and two Americans were
wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
E;r.d McCinn;tv.

Chicago. Aug. 2s.-President johnson.
of the American League. today indeh-
nitely suspended Joseph McGinnity,
pitcher for the Baltimore team. for con-
duct unbecoming ball player.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
River eoats Need Water.

Lacrosse, Wis, Aug. 2S.-The water
in the upper Mississippi is SO low that
Diamond Jo boats have been forced to
cease operations. It is feared that all
navigation will be seriously hampered
II the river does not commence to
rise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
Euner.l Of Con. Williams.

washington, Aug. 2S.-Funeral serv-
ices were held over the remains Of Gen.
Robert Williams, formerly adjutant
general of the army, this afternoon at
the family residence. Interment was
made at Arlington cemetery, with full
,,,ilito ~, hnnnra - 49,. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
T.-R BULLETIN.
.NOnC[A| : NEWS Of TODAY.

For Iowa rtly cloudy and probably
showers toi 9 and in the east Thurs
day; cooler . the west tonight and in
the east tt = lay.
For 1llfnois-Fair tonight; warmer in
the south; Thursday, partly cloudy and
probably showers.
PAGE ONE.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS:
Strikers Discussing Peace Plans.
Combine Making Further Gains.
The News From Colombia.
Nebraska Republican Convention.
Templars Drill for Prizes.
Political Complications at Des
Moines.
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
Counsel for Sampson at Schley
Court.
List of Witnesses Made Public.
Nebraska Republican League.
News of the Day.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Anti-Saloon League Deposes Abrams.
Senatorial Deadlock Broken.
adTuiu county AuulIOr 1uQlCleQ.
News of the State.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
The Iowa Firemen.
The Cloven Hoof Disclosed.
G. A. r. National Encampment.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Iowa Firemen on Parade.
Tournament Crooks Find q Wide
Field.
Two Elaborate Weddings.
The Wood Funeral
Wahlberg Replies to McGuire's Re-
port.
Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Condition of the Markets.
Wednesdays Markets by Wire.
Wife Accuses Husband of Embez-
Element.
Frazer Shooting Proves to be MUIR
der.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
Wit. Of Historian Thompson injured.

Frankfort, KY, Aug. 2s.-In a runa-
way accident two miles from here this
morning Mrs. Ed Porter Thompson.
wife of the well-known writer and his
torian. was injured Internally. Her two
grandchildren. Elliott and Edmund Orr,
were probably hurt and her daughter,
Miss Kate, had her leg broken and re.
ceivcd other injuries, and Miss Una su-
idauth was badly bruised.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
HoaY RI Arreeted.

Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 49,. United States
Collector of Customs Hoey has been ar,
rested on additional counts in connec-
tion with the Chinese conspiracy cese.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
IOWA. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST es, 1901

Rev. L. w. Munhall. of New York. ear
El:er in the day.
Rev. John Mcneil. the noted Scottish
pastor, in his closing address, hauled
ministers over the Goals for what he
termed Cuckoo preaching"
We must fear God as well as love
Him." said he. preachers should stop
coddling and consoling the people. There
Is entirely too much Of IT,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
WILL PREACH HELL.

MlnistoFS " WthoHa OSot00 m FAVOR OF
Future Punishment Doctrine.
Winona, Ind, Aug. 2a-That there is
a hell and thatthe doctFine CT future
punishment shall hereafter be preached
more vigorously thaneveri is the decis-
ion reached yesterday 1t Z meeting Of
ministers Of every denomination that is
represented at the Winona Bible confer
Eence, which closed ita seventh annual
gathering last night. Ths meeting was
prompted By an address aAlivsred BY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28
RancherI Killed.

Red Lodge, Mont, Aug. 2s.-Far-
quha Gillis, a prominent and wealthy
sheep man, was dragged to death by
a frightened horse he was leading by
a rope.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-28

mittee or somebody else, to employ
him, and the convention ended with
many manifestations of disgust and
disagreement, but real bitter feeling
beneath the surface.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
JHstty, Of The Old Gradss.
BY j. II. CONNOLLY.

BY J. II. CONNOLLY.

course, came little army of boys and
dogs. The men simply said: Good morn
ing" to him and went to work. Some lev.
eled the ground where the house and
barn We're to stand, others hauled the
very corner stones he had selected and
the logs Re had ready squared. and com
mehccd putting up the two structures
with celebrity and expcrtness that fair
~ took his breath away. While this was
going on, another detachment split into
rails the logs selected for that purpose.
and piled compactly those set apart for
firing. The boys busted themselves firing
brush heaps and chasing with the dogs
the rabbits that ran out of them. The
air was full Of the shouts of men; neigh
ing and tramping of horses: rattle of
chains, sharp ringing Of axe strokes; yelp-
ing of dogs and the dull rcverberations
made by heavy tlmbers dropping from
the ends Of "skids" upon the gradually
rising walls. where the skillful ''notch-
and-saddle" axmen were at work. No
body took any directions from Roger Nc.
Farlanc or seemed to pay any attention
to him. and he wandered around In a
dazcd way from group to group, saying
now and then: "Ech. Mon! It's just
wonderful! I dinna understand 1t at all!
and occasionally biting the second
knuckle of one of his forciingers, as II t.
rcassure himself that it was not all a
dream. Behind his back, his hearty
neighbors winked slyly at each other and
chuckled JOLLY, and resolved to keep hin
mystified MS long as possible.
by common consent. ever since houses
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23

are that 1t is for friend and neighboS
like Roger McFarlane."
A burst of hearty applause set the seal
of popular approval upon his words. and
dozen of those nearest to Roger gave
emphasis to that expression by warmly
shaking his hand. When John Cameron.
among the rest, reached across the table
to do so, the warm-hcarted and grateful
Scot retaining his grasp said:
"Ah! Jock. 1t was a your contrivin'.
God grant We a your days as light
heart as it is already good"
Away down the table Simeon Mulveil,
speaking very low and taking care not
to draw the attention of others to the
subject of his conversation, said to Ru
fus Goldic, who sat by his side:
rs it Il silver spoon you have in your
cupY"
ut is"
Look carefully, without attracting no.
tice, and tell me, il you can, what initials
are on it,"
Either r. W. b. or IL. Il. w.
cant make out sure which, they are SO
curley-cued together"
"Thc same as mine. / can't think Of
anybody ever belonging to the Camerons
or in Raccoon Creek Valley with them
initials"
well. what of itT'
at looks queer. Where do you suppose
they came from?"
"Thunder! How should know? Bor.
rowcd them for the 'frolic.' suppose;
folks generally do have to borrow to set
a table for 50 many. Or bought them,
for all | know"
"No. Silver. spoons, with initials on
'em, amt bought and sold. They belong
to womcn.folks and are handed down In
the family. They might have borrowed
'cm, only l cant think who from"
"Well, in the name of the everlastin'
trumpet. what odds does il makeW
"A heap of odds; il | could only call up
something I've seen or heard. but that
I've disrembcrcd now"
Simeon. seemed to lose himself In rev.
erie. striving to awaken some dorman,
spark in his memory. eating mechanical
ly the while and keeping his eyes fixed
in an unconscious stare upon dish OF
pickles before him. When Rufus sough,
to recall him to himself and question him
further, he merely growled:
"Lcmme lone"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23

When dinner was over the men went
back to work, whittier they were soon
followed by the boys who had been fed
ut the second table. With such hearty
goodwill did they apply themselves to
the friendly toll. that before th. short
day was nearly done n tcn-acre field had
been put in good shape for the spring
corn planting, the rails splh ~ fcncing
II In on two sides nc least, ana q barn
and house were nearing the poini where
they could be left for one or two pcTsons
to finish by roofing, "chunk. aud .daubing."
and the erection Of n chimney to the
dwelling, when the weather grew warm.
er. They had even done something more
than had been contemplated at the out
set, by running up the walls of sub.
stan,ial and commodious Spring house"
II convenience that Mr.. McFarlnne had
not thought Of, and the sudden creation
of which was u new subject Of amaze
mcnt to him.
Rev. Mr.. Mcleod rode over, not to take
hand, but simply to see how they We're
getting along, and demonstrate his sym
pathetic interest In the proceedings.
Work had by that time slackencd, and
as he rode into the clearing a dozen
voices hailed him with demands that he
should come and explain something they
were puzzled to account for.
why Is It," they asked. that IL six
men stand around a seventh lying on tho
fiat of his back, and they all hold their
breath, the six, with just the tips Of their
fOrefingers under him, can lift the sew.
enth and firt him as high as their heads,
| without his seeming to weigh more than
a feather pillow wouldT
The parson, with the craft OF his pro-
fession, was not going to permit himself
| to be- caught trying TO explain something
| he did not know to be u fact, nor yet to
be betrayed into easy confession that
there was anything he did not know; SO
he temporized:
| "a certain king" he said. "Once pro-
pounded, to a number Of the wisest men
that live fish, weighing several pounds,
would not increase by so much as an
ounce the weight Of vessel of water In
which it was placed. The wise men had
many curious and ingenious theories to
offer in explanation of the alleged fact,
and almost came to blows in the heat of
their discussion. Finally, after they had
wrangled over it for several hours, the
kings fool entered among them triumph
antly proclaiming: i know! know all
about 1t" Well they demanded, what
do you know?' That It isn't true. |
have just tried 1t with live fish and Il
kettle of water And the fool was right
it was one of the kings jokes"
| Ito be continued)
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
A Needless Anxiety.

A little girl only three years old, who
had had no experience in the matter Of
broken limbs beyond that afforded by
the casualties in her family of dolls,
had the misfortune to fall ana break
her own arm, and as soon as she had
discovered what had happened to her
she cried out
"Oh, mamma, will 1t drop OFF,"
mo, darling" the mother answered,
II will hold 1t so that 1t will not hurt
you till the doctor comes, and he will
fix 1t all right"
well, mamma" the little one said,
pressing her lips together and trying
to be brave, do hold on tight, SO that
the sawdust won't run QUIT"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
CHAPTER lX.-(Contiuued)

u
Cautiously he pokes it through knot
hole directly above Rufus Goldie, lowers
II to within a couple Of feet of his head.
and then, peering down, fingers for Ics-
ment to revel in the JOY Of anticipation.
The young man, unluckily for him, has
assumed the attitude that to the bum"
kin's mind is expressive Of graceful ease.
balancing himself on the back legs Of his
chair and slightly rocking 1t. Hetty's
quick eye catches the thing poised above
his head, and. though In moment she
recognizes it as one Of Danny's favoritc
contrivnnces. a startled expression first
fits over her face and an involuntary en-
clamation rises to her lips. Rufus, fol-
lowing up her line of sight, suddenly be-
holds the giant spider seemingly pounc-
ing down upon his face, and, with an ex-
clamaton of alarm, throws himself back
ward to avoid it, losing his balance and
coming down with crash. his arms and
legs SPRAYING wildly. The spider darts
up to the knot hole and vanishcs; Hetty
screams with uncomfortable laughter;
Mrs. Mulveil thrusts her night-capped
head In from her bedroom door to de-
mand "what the nation has broke loose:
Rufus. awkwardly scrambling to his feet
and with comic ruefulncss rubbing his
bruised back. gasps: well! or all the
eol.derncJ thinrs,'' and up in the loft O
thoroughly happy boy hugs himself and
rolls on the floor in an ecstasy of delight.
Hctty. unable TO s,op her laughter,
which Inns become almost hysterical.
while looking at the discounted young
man. runs away TO the kitchen. Mrs.
Mulycil. who rcscnts being walked up,
PERSISTS in wanting to know:
"What on earth is the mntter?'
"Nothiny." answers Rufus, shcepishly.
"Wcll. don't lot IL happcn again." the
widow warns him severely, and retreats
70 her room.
Rufus retnkcs his chair. PLANTED now
6rmly on It's four foot. and waits In n
most uncomfortable frame of mind. with
one eye trained ON the ceiling In anxious
synoc,nnry M ,b,, s,idor's return. the 9th.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23

crings were occasions OF peace and at
least apparent good will, which not even
the old grudge between the Camcrons ana
the Mulvcils was permitted to disturb.
There was plenty Of time for fighting that
out, even when 1t was most active. with
out sacrificing to 1t the duty Of recipro-
cal service and the commonalty Of inter
Test demanding consolidated unity Of
forces in dealing with the natural obsta-
cles of their environment. And now,
since the feud was generally dullcd In So
her memories. and but for the women and
hot-headcd young men would perhaps die
out before long. It was easy to ignore 1t
altogether without even d sense Of con-
straint upon any one. especially ut a
"frolic" upon neutral ground. rs Roger
McFarlnnes farm was justly considered.
With hearty good humor and thoroughly
ncighborly feeling then the work went
mcrrily on, amid such orderly confusion
rs the Scot had never before pnrticipat'
cd In, until distant horn sounded the
dinner hour. Then Roger received II new
surprise.
by evident prcarrangcmcnt, men, boys
and dogs set out together In an irregu-
lar procession for the widow Cameron's,
where ample provision had been made
for their hospitable entertainment. Two
long tables were spread for them, with
bountiful lading Of stewed chickens, roast
turkeys and geese, fried ham, roast NUT
ton, hot biscuits. corn bread, honey, APP
pie butter, ounce preserves, doughnuts,
mics and what not else of the lavish sup
ply Of good things familiar to Pennsyl-
vnnian rural feasts. then and now, All
were quickly In their places. and half n
dozen bright.eyed girls busted themselves
filing the Guns with stcaminv hot coffee.
which the diners sweetcned 10 their taste
with lumps of home made maple sugar.
An old white-haired man rapped sharply
| with his knife upOn the Mate before
him and. In obedience 10 the sippal. con.
| versntion was instantly hushed. the girls
with the coffee pots STONED mo,ionless
| and n moment of perfect silence ensue.l
Thcn the old mans voice, low and thin,
| but nenetrating In that sudden stiffness,
devoutly uttered the words;
"For Thy bounty, of which we are
about to partake, oh, Lord, make us truly
thankful. Amen"
Then annette was given the reins, and
all foil TO. with a great clatter of table
tools and buzz of talk.
That moments pause and hush had Civ
on Roger McFarlune time to think. lie
saw now all the details of the generou,
and kindly conspiracy, and II overwhclm
ed him with grateful emotion, as he real
ICED how long time these good people
had been planning and contriving fol
this most complete issue of benefit tc
him. Surely, he thought, il would be the
least he could do to make acknowledg
ment of their generous kindness. ana h,
stood up. But his heart was already il
his throat with emotion; the unwonteC
sight of four.score eyes staring IN stead,
expectancy embarrassed him, and h,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
Profit In Pennies.

Pennies do not consist of copper
alone, there being In them per cent
of tin and 3 per cent of zinc to 95 per
cent of copper. They cost the gov.
eminent about AZ cents pound ex.
elusive of stamping, and there are las
In a pound, SO that the government
makes a fair profit on every pound
minted, since, while they are redeem.
able in gold, but few are ever pre-.
scented.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1901-06-12
STOCK , u CENTS PER SHARE
S25 PER ONE THOUSAND SHARES

At THIS price your profits
"A will be large. Stocks sold
at same price a few years ago
are now worth many dollars
per share. This company has
perfect title to its mines. We
have rich ore and feel sure of
a great mine. Buy now and
get the benefit of advance.
This district has many large
dividend paying mines, and
many mines which will soon
be dividend payers. This dis
trict has never known of a
failure where scientific and
systematic mining is followed.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1901-06-12

w. c. CALDER, President
A. c. LITTLE, Vice-President
SEYMOUR H. BELL, Treasurer
E. E. MCCAMMON, Secretary
w. F. DILLON, Director
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-10
THE QUEER LINGO
OF PlDOIN ENGLISH

"PIdgln English" or broken China Z"
Is a queer lingo. mainly English. but
containing also Chinese. Portuguese.
Nalayan and East Indian words. IL
originated In China, when the piOnee,
English merchants settled In Canton.
Lacking time and patience, these met.
did not study Chinese. but the natives
With whom they dealt soon learned
many English words, OF which. IN
accordance with Chinese idlOm, the>
formed sentences.
Travellers In China are apt TO imag-
ine that "pidgin' merely consists II,
substituting the letter IT" for u" and
In the liberal. although meaRlngless
distribution Of double 'e," but IL As. Oh
the contrary, a really ingenious Sim
pllhcation az English, which makes
many words, IN addition 10 their owl,
duty. do that Of several others.
Various text books containing Chi
nese phrases and the equivalent "pId.
gin" exist. and are studied, not only
by servants and tradespeOple. but 81.
ten BY natives % higher degree Ever,
a dignlhed Mandarin will occasionally
repair 20 the office OF one OF his foreigi,
friends and ask 70 have some article In
an English OF American newsnapel
turned tof him into baby talk.
Moreover, the expressive glbberish
cOlors the speech OF foreigners, even in
their intercourse with one another. For
instance. no foreign resident Of shang.
hal could describe FESTIVE. ill-con.
Quoted horse by any other word than
"bobely;' a note Is always chit" q
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-10
NzAk~1@S7 ,7 III a&y%,vA>cs,

nresent "cumsha," etc, etc. while as
for "can DO" no one can do without IL.
The word "pidgin" means business.
and In this business English com.
paratively few words need be learned.
Thus my" stands ale for 81" ana
for me" Belong" In addition TO filing
it's own proper position, replaces the
verb 10 be" In all It's moods. lenses
and persons
How are your" Is How fashion you
belong2" How have YOU been?" IN
How fashion you have belong?"
Thank you, ] am very well" Is MY
thankee you; Just now me belong No.
!. DO you think the weather win BE-
fine next month";" is How fashion you
ihinkee next moon weather belong No.
~"
And the way to reply. ~ ami not
sure the weather viii be fine next
MONTH ] am afraid there viii be a
great deal OF rain" Is My no savey
true weather next moon belong No. 1,
my ALA same fear catchee plenty rain
come down"
ITO pay Is also give. and 10 hand.
lie gave me a present Is "He have
pay my one piecee cumsha." Hand
me that shawl is PAY me that piece
shawl"
To bid n servant hasten upstairs,
quickly find a book and bring Il down
stairs to one. Is "Boyl fightce 90 TOP.
side, look-see what-slde one piece book
have got chop-ohop. Catchee. bring
downside, pay my" ''Top-side" and
''down-dde" express heaven ana hell,
as we'll as unstairs and doyuefatrq
Male servants are always addressed
as Boy" and side" Is also added 10
the names OF places. as, foi instance.