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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Car of Turkeys at Liberty.

Farina, ILL.,, Dec. 16.-The trees In the
town of Kinmundy last night were
filled with turkeys, and everybody who
wants it will have a Christmas dinner
at the expense Of the Illinois Central
Railroad Company.
While a freight train was standing
on the track in that city this after
noon taking water another freight, run
ming at a high rate of speed, slid from
the top OF the hill below town into the
rear of the other, thereby telescoping
the caboose and car loaded with live
poultry, which spread over the town
in short order, making all sorts of fun
for the boys.
The accident was caused by an icy
track. upon which the brakes would
not hold. One engine was badly dis
abled and the south-bound Chicago and
New Orleans limited was delayed three
hours. The passengers enjoyed a tur-
key hunt while waiting for the track
to be cleared.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
lNTERuReAN ROADS.
Ninety.one Miles of Electric Lines in
Southern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Dec. 16.-Few people out
side of those directly interested are
aware Of the extent to which electricity
is used in this state as means of inter-
urban transportation. Wisconsin was
one of the first states to take up this
new motive power and apply 1t to inter-
urban transportation problems and it
bids fair to assume the position of lead
er in this new application of electrical
power in the west
There are today ninety-one miles of
interurban road in the state operated by
electricity. In addition to this there are
1856 miles projected, which will be con-
structed next year. Then scores of
miles more are in contemplation. All of
this - In the southern portion of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
scHLEy DECLINES TO TALK.
Evidently He Regards Dewey's State
ment as vindication.

Washington, Dec. 16.-1t Is said at the
navy department that there will be no
further proceedings in the Schley case
on the departments initiative. Secre-
tary Long and Judge Advocate Lemly
positively decline to discuss the find
ings in any phase.
A representative of the Associated
Press conveyed the first information of
the findings of the court to Admiral
Schley. He was seated In the public re-
ception room of a hotel chatting with
friends and several newspaper men, and
evinced no signs Of nervousness over
the outcome.
When the conclusions of Admiral
Dewey were read to him Admiral Schley
showed his pleasure, and it was evident
from his manner that he regarded the
statement from Admiral Dewey as a
vindication of his cause. He declined
to make any statement concerning the
court's findings, and excusing himself
from the little company which had
gathered about him went to his apart
MenU where Mrs. Schley had been
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
WAR REVENUE CUT CAN WAIT.
Chairman Payne Says Subject Must Be
Carefully Considered.


Carefully Considered.
Washington, Dec. 16.-Chairman
Payne of the ways and means commit
tee says that no definite plans have been
made for considering the further reduc-
ing OF war taxes.
with a surplus Of about s1oo,oOO,oOo y
Mr.. Payne said. 81 have no doubt the
ways and means committee will frame a
bill reducing the revenues, but there is
no particular hurry in dealing with the
subject. as there are several contingen-
cies which may call for a large increase
in government expenditures. and It will
be well to understand pretty well what
our expenditures are to be before finally
determining on a large reduction OF the
revenues.
When we make the reduction we
ought to make it as large as can be
made with safety
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
PROBABLY AN iowAN.
Man Shot at Kansas City Thought I

Man Shot at Kansas City Thought to
Be C. e. Bean, of Davenport.
Kansas City, Dec 16.-The man
was shot last night and seriously
wounded by A. 7. Conwell, whose
house he had entered, today gave his
name as C. e. Bean. He refused to
talk further than to say he had come
to Kansas City three weeks ago. Sever
al receipts in his pocket bore the inn
print the Davenport, Iowa, Times, and
the name of c. z. Bean. His wounds
are still considered serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Peruvian conoress Dead.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 16.-The extra
ordinary session of the Peruvian con-
gress closed yesterday after exhaustive
debates on the budget. The congress
sanctioned law authorizing the gov
ernment to balance the deficit, elimin-
ating such items as it may judge con-
yenient, excepting those sanctioned ex-
pressly by law or affecting the national
-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
FaiI to Confirm Marconi.

London, Dec. ia dispatch has
been received here from st. Joseph. N.
F., announcing that signor Marconf
will sail for England, Dec. 1s. Officials
at Poldhu refuse to confirm or deny
the truth of the reports from st. Johns
that messages were received there from
Cornwall by wireless telegraphy. They
profess complete ignorance of the sue
cess or failure of the experiments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
SENATOR MAsoN's FRANK.
Admits Baking Powder People Used
His Frank to Circulate Speech.

VV'S y ! u'Tr> - - = r 9S'''
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator w. E.
Mason doesn't seem to be concerned
over the fact that the baking powder
peopel are using his frank instead OF
paying postage on copies of speech he
made euogizing a certain kind Of pow
der. In fact, he seems pleased that they
are enabled to get ahead Of the postof-
flee.
IF the baking powder people are still
sending out my Speech" said Senator
Mason, II am glad to hear it. They be-
gan year ago.. and the fact was pub
lished at the time. 1T should be under
stood that the speech they are sending
out does not mention any particular
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16

state. To make interurban roads return
dividends a populous country is neces-
sary. Little towns or hamlets scattered
along at short intervals connecting with
larger cities is the first thing that the
promoters of electrical lines look for.
With that as foundation they feel sure
that in time the dividends will be COM
with the financial outlay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Founder Of Rutte Dead.

Butte, Dec. 16.-William L. Farland,
the founder of Butte, died today of
pneumonia, aged 81 years. Farland
in the co.'s located many of the mines
of Butte, built the first silver mill and
produced the first bar of bullion. He
was associated with United States
Senator Clark in many mining deals
during the early days Of the camp.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16

colder Tuesday afternoon o. int.
PAGE ONE.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS:
Senate May Vindicate Schley.
Admiral Objects to Courts Decision.
Damage by Floods in East.
Another Cold Wave Developing.
Labor and Capital Meet.
The Iowa Weather Service.
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS: ),
Political Crisis in England.
Marconi Telegraphs Across the Sea
Eight Killed in Railroad Wreck.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Smith Acquitted at Mason City.
Vicksburg Commissions Report.
Wreck on the Great Western.
News Of the State.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
A Genius Wanted.
A Neighbor's Effort at Districting.
Bushes features.
Customs in the Philippines.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Death of Bishop Thomas NJ. Lanihan.
Remains to Be Inferred at Dubuque.
Children Write to Santa Claus.
Sunday School Institute.
Masonic Installation and Social.
Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIALS:
Condition of the Markets.
Mondays Market Quotations.
Stickney on Banking.
Iowan Whips Two Chicago Thugs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Cold Wave in South.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 16.-It is believed
the cold wave which has held the south
! its grip for thirty hours has been
broken. The many cases Of lowest tenn
perature on record and last night broke
all records for December. In Atlanta
two deaths attributed to the cold are re-
ported, and several deaths occurred in
Tennessee. The temperature at o'clock
this morning was above zero. the cold
est recorded for December since 1882.
Freezing temperatures are reported this
morning in northern Florida and as far
south as Jacksonville.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
SEEK 10 sEnLE OHIO HIGHT.
State Republican leaders Will confe,
on ORGANIZATION Of LEGISLATURE.

0SdS0 Bt0PU0IVCdU 60d00T6 VIII OO1tt0T
on Organization Of Legislature.
Cincinnati, o., Dec. 16.-George B. Cox
and other republican leaders will visit
Washington this week to attempt to
settle the contest between the friends Of
Senator Foraker and Of Senator Hanna
over the organization Of the 1egisla-
ture. An attempt at compromise will
be made at conference in Washington
before the republican caucuses are held
at Columbus. two weeks from next Sat-
urday. If no compromise is made it is
reported that both Senators Foraker
and Hanna may come to Columbus, af
ter congress adjourns for the holidays.
to marshal their forces for the caucus
contests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
scALEy FILES OBJECTIONS.
Secretary Long Asked to Withhold Ap.
provaI Of Courts Decision.


Washington. Dec 16.-At confer
ence between Admiral Schley and
counsel, Messrs. Rayner and league
today, It was decided to ask Secretary
Long to withhold his approval of the
findings of the court of inquiry until
such time as the admiral thru his
counsel, can file objection thereto. The
request was delivered to Long and
while he has not yet answered the
communication. 1t Is understood that
the request will be granted. The ad-
inirai addressed the following letter to
the Associated Press. which he asks
TO be published:
washington, Dec. l6.-I beg to
express thru the medium Of the As
ISOLATED Press by gratitude and
heartfelt thanks for the kind words
and evidence of interest in my well
fare. which l have received from
all parts OF the United States. The
magnitude Of the correspondence
renders it impossible for me per-
sonally to acknowledge the same
and I therefore take this means Of
Il expressing my appreciation to one
and all. Very truly yours, Win
field Scott Schley."
Later Long replied that the request
would be granted and his action on the
findings and dissolution of the court
withheld until the objections are re-
ceived and considered. The presentation
OF the objections will be made Thurs
day or Friday. I'VE viii except to the
findings OF the court" said Mr.. league,
sand made a demand that the majority
opinion be disapproved by the secretary
as contrary to the evidence and peril
nent facts in the case. which the court
has not considered nor acted upon"
While Mr.. league would not say such
action would be taken, he pointed out
the fact that they could appeal from the
secretary's action to the president.
Schiey is relieved from further duty in
connection with the court Of inquiry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
FAILURE AT CLINTON.
Max Bernstein, Who Conducted De

Max Bernstein, Who Conducted Dc.
partment Store, Goes Into Bank
ruptcy.
Special to Tines-Republican
Clinton, Dec. 16.-Max Bernstein, who
conducted a large department store
here, filed petition in bankruptcy. As
sets, $52,907; liabilities, s43,776. Bern
stein came here from Marion, Ind, a
year ago, where he had been in business
a number of years. His goods could not
be turned into cash fash enough to meet
liabilities
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Frozen to death.

ST. Louis, Dec. 16.-Joseph j. Novak.
living at Ingleside station, editor Of the
Bohemian Klas (Voice) was found
frozen to death in Baden, a suburb of
st. Louis. 1t is supposed he became
suddenly i'll while on his way to the
station to catch q train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
DOUBLE TRACK AT SIOUX CITY.
Northwestern Road Building New
BRIDGES Near That Village.

Sioux City, Dec 16.-It is probable
that next year the Chicago & North
western railway will extend its double
track into this city. 1t is now building
new bridges across rivers near here
which are provided with double tracks
and other new improvements are being
made, apparently with the same object
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
FIREMAN KILLED IN COLLISION
Engine Wrecks One Train and Backs
Into Another


Into Another.
Freeport, ILL.,, Dec. 16.-A most pecu-
liar wreck occurred on the Great West
ern railway at Bolton, five miles from
this city, Sunday morning, resulting In
one death and one man injured. The
dead:
r. NJ. Riley. of Dubuque.
Injured: William Norton, engineer, Of
Dubuque. s. ... ,s Z.
The three trains We're east-bound. The
light engine In the middle section ran
into the rear Of freight and the impact
reversed the engine. which then dashed
back and smashed into the wrecking
train, which was following. The engin-
eer, Of the light engine jumped and
saved his life. but the second collision
killed the fireman, who stuck to his post.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
PLAN TO AID THE INDIAN.
catholic Society to Preserve Faith
Av~a~~ he

Among the Tribes.
Cleveland, O., Dec. 16.-An organiza-
ton was formed in the cathedral parish
yesterday whose members are to con-
tribute % cents a year for the ''preser-
walton of the faith among the Indians" :"
The society is the result of the discus
sion of the Indian school problem at the
recent meeting of the archbishops and
in Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
MESSAGES IN MID OCEAN.
Ocean Going Vessels Communicate by
Marconi System at Long Distance.

New York, Dec. 1e.-The cunarder
Eutruia which has just arrived here. was
in communication for more than five
hours in mid ocean with her sister ship.
Umbria, and long before either ship
sighted the other their commanders
conversed by the Marconi wireless teie-s
graph system The position OF each was
known to the other hours before their
main tops showed above the horizon.
messages being exchanged when they
were a hundred miles apart.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
HAVE NEW WHOLESALE HOUSE.
Eastern Men Decide to Locate Hat and
Cap House at Sioux City.

Cap F1OuSe az 0tUuN VIZ
Sioux City, Dec. 16.-It is announces
that eastern capitalists and business
men have decided to locate a wholesale
hat and cap and fur house in this city.
part of the old Soudan is being
cleared away for the new building which
is to go up as soon as possible opposite
the two new 100000 wholesale ware
houses just being finished. The new
building is to be 5ox1O0 feet and four
stories high.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
DIS De BAR INDICTED.

Notorious American Woman Must
Stand Trial in English Courts.
London, Dec. 16-At Old Bailey today
the grand jury returned a true bill
against Theodore Jackson and Laura
jackson Gam Odelia Des de BARI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Fatal Gasoline Explosion.

st. Louis, Dec. 16.-By the explo-
sion Of gasoline stove today Mrs.
Mary Gleason and her daughter Mamie
were so badly burned that the daugh-
ter died soon afterwards and the
mother can not live
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
TWO KILLED aY TRAIN.
Fatal Accident on Lake Shore Road in
Michiqan.

Detroit, Dec. 1e.-charles Derosier, of
Ecorse, and Fred Weimec, Of Delray,
were killed and Ernest Homzelman se-
verely injured early today at Delray. a
suburb Of Detroit. They were walking
on the tracks of the Lake Shore road
during the fog and were struck by a
passenger train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16

The bonds of George B. Cortleyou and
Judge William r. Hay as administra-
tors of the estate of the late President
William Mckinley have been filed in the
probate court at Canton, o. The bonds
are each in the sum OF 100000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Certainly Most Extraordinary.

"Most remarkable case"
what is?"
we just passed. They've lived in ndjoin-
ing fats in the same building for nearly
a year and they're still on good terms
with each other."-Chicago Post
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
schooner GaIatea Lost.

Racine, Wis, Dec. 16.-The Chicago
and Milwaukee tugs have abandoned
the search for the missing schooner Gal-
atea, which broke a tow line from the
steam barge Wilhelmina Saturday. It
is feared the schooner and crew OF seven
men are lost
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
THREE CITIZENS SHOT
Chase After Burglars at Perry, Iowa,
Results in Wounding Of Three citi-
gems, Who Mistook Each Other for
Tho Robbers.

Special to Times-Republican.
Perry, Dec. 1s.-The general store Of
Ernest Towne, at Jamaica, near here,
was entered by burglars Saturday
night. Four citizens gave chase, two
going in one direction and two in an
other. They met on the cross road and
each party mistook the other for burg
lars and opened fire. Before explana-
tions could be made Towne, James
King and Blaine Parmenter We're we'll
filed with shot. It is not thought the
wounds OF any will prove fatal. The
burglars escaped
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Opened to Trade,

Tien Tsin, Dec. 1e.-Ching -wan-Tao,
on the gulf of Liao-Tung, was formally
opened to trade Dec. IA. A staff of Gus
toms officials is stationed there
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Another Cold Wave.

Kansas City, Dec. 16.-Rising tenn
perature is reported from all points in
this part of the southwest. Another
drop in the temperature is predicted
for western Kansas tonight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Trottinq Queen Dead.

Of the American trotting queens. is dead
of pneumonia at Pierce Bros Santa
Rosa stock farm, this city. She u val.
ued ct $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
COMMERCE OF CUBA.

C0MparatTVe OtdteEHeTII 0HUWB TT'
crease of Exports and Decrease of
Imports.
Washington, Dec 16.-The compare
tive statement of the commerce of Cuba
for the fiscal years of 1901 and 1900, is
sued by the war department today,
shows the total value of merchandise
imported during the fiscal year 1901 was
s65, ,O5O 900, against s71, ,6s1 900 for 1900;
exports during 1901, s63,116,000. against
s45, ,229 900 for 1900. This indicates a de-
crease of 9.s per cent in imports and an
increase Of 1915 in exports.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
sEMsRIcH,s SON DEAD.
SINGER Cancels Her Engagements With
%ha Grau Company,

Cincinnati, Dec. 1e.-Mme. sembrich.
the opera singer, received a cablegram
here yesterday announcing the death OF
her son in Dresden, Germany. yester-
day. In consequence she gave out the
statement last night that she would not
be able to fill her engagement here With
the Grau Opera Company this week. She
Will probably leave for New York today.
The boy was victim OF consumption.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Stock Rreed eders to Meet.

Special to TImeS-RepubHcan.
Jefferson. Dec. 16.-The annual meet
ing of the Improved stock breeders and
the Shore Horn breeders will hold q
Joint meeting at Jefferson on the nth,
closing Friday. At large attendance is
expected as there are number OF
prominent men on the program. Jeffer-
son will banquet the company the last
evening. All breeders are urged to
come. The local committee have re-
ceived word from number of the
prominent breeders and professors from
over the state saying they would be
J,ara
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF T YiY
The Weather.

Iowa-Threatening with sno g might
and in the east Tuesday; colde > iesday
and in the south tonight.
Illinois = Threatening te = 1T and
Tuesday. with snow; warm 9 tonight;
colder Tuesday afternoon O. int.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Weather Clears in Wyominq.

Rawlins, wyo., Dec. 16.-The weather
cleared up in this part of the state last
night 1t is claimed the loss caused by
the storm is nominal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
Ames Getting Good Reputation.
Snacial to Times.Republican

Special to TImeS-RepuDICH1I.
Ames. Dec 16.-The recent sweeping
victory of the animal industry depart
ment of the Iowa State College at the
live stock exposition in Chicago is al
ready bringing it's results. ]. ]. Hoover,
OF Dallas, Texas, a graduate of the Tex
as Agricultural College. has already en-
rolled as post graduate student Of
animal industry. He came here Mon
day directly from the exposition. j. A.
Haney, an assistant in animal husband
ry at the Kansas Agricultural College,
will arrive on Jan. to attend the short
winter school in animal husbandry and
do post graduate work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16

northwest that will send the mer-
curry below zero by Tuesday night.
Pittsburg. Dec. 16.-The crest ef the
flood and the lowest point touched this
winter by the mercury were both reg
istered at this morning when the wa
ters in the Monongahela river showed
l25 feet s inches and the gov
ernment thermometer degrees above
zero. The rivers are now falling here
and at the head waters the temperature
is steadily rising. Only the sudden drop
In temperature averted oneof the great
est floods in the history of Plttsburg.
As 1t was the lower parts of the Point
district and Desquane Bay and low
lands along Monongahela river, south
side, were submerged. At Allegheny,
the river front is entirely under water,
the cellars in many houses flooded and
the people compelled to move. River
men and dwellers along the river banks
report it the most fearful night eXper-
fenced in many years. Hundreds toiled
all night with gigantic coal tows tied
up to the landing on both sides of all
three rivers in the face of a bitterly cold
wind Drenched at times with splashes
of foam, their clothes were frozen and
the suffering awful. The rains and
snow of the past three days caused the
upper tributaries of the local rivers to
swell, and the result was rise almost
unknown at this season of the year.
The damage to goods In the wharyes,
warehouses, stores and private houses
in the two cities will never be known. 1t
will probably reach $4,000. In addition
many mills and large factories on both
rivers were forced to close down tenl-
rorarily and thousands OF men and
women are out of work for few days.
At all points along the river reports of
damage from high water were received.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
BIG DAMAGE BY FLOOD
Hifh Water in the East Causes
Loss Aggreeatine Millions
of Dollars.
Storm Was Especially Severe in
Pennsylvania and Parts Of
New York.
Weather Moderatine in West,
But Another Cold Wave
is Coming.

Chicago. Dec. 1e. - Southwest
winds have modified the extreme
cold thruout the west and north
west and northwest. The official
forcaster predicts still further rise
tonight, attended by snow. Another
cold wave is developing in the
northwest that will send the mer-
curry below zero by Tuesday night.