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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE

Evelyn. b. Baldwin. leader OF the
Baldwin-Zeigler Arctic expedition,
started Saturday from Christians for
Tromsoe, Norway.
James r. Keene's Teddy, at 10 to 1,
won the Brighton handicap at Bright
on Beach Saturday.
James II. jenkins, of Iowa, has been
appointed an Indian inspector.
Captain B. H. McCalla has been de-
tached from the command Of the New
ark and ordered to command the Kear-
sarge.
The number Of deaths at Baltimore
for the week ended Saturday was 45s,
the highest on record.
Bunker & Marks stair factory at
Davenport. Ia, burned; loss $4,000.
Jessie Morrison, who killed Mrs.
Olin Castle at Eldorado. Kan, has
been refused new trial and sentenced
to five years in state prison. An APP
peal IL to be taken.
Charlie Broughne- and Carl Swan
son. Hyde Park e ago. boys, went
rowing on the LAX July and are still
missing.
While men ran away a woman
threw supposedly mad dog over the
Randolph street viaduct at Chicago.
Miss Mia Lemon. Of San Bernar-
dino, CAL, fought sword duel with a
French beggar and drove him out, aft
er pinking him.
The cashier and chief clerk Of San
Francisco mint have been suspended
pending inquiry into the loss Of $50. 600.
Raymond Albsrs. 10 years old. killed
playmate aged IL in Albany, N. Y.
and then hanged himself.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
ROBERTS TO SUCCEED DAWES

Direcsor of the Mint the Only Man
Talk ed OF ut Washington.
Washington, July S.-The only name
mentioned here in connection with the
Office Of comptroller of the currency to
succeed Mr.. Dawes is that of George
L. Roberts, of Iowa. the present direc-
tor of the mint 1t is we'll known that
Roberts has the full confidence of the
president and the secretary of the
treasury, and +Aat they regard him as
a man of conspicuous ability, and OF
the highest Integrity.
He has long been prominent in Iowa
as an able and forcfful writer Oh tinan-
cal subjects, and it was in recogni-
ton Of his ability on this line that he
received the nns cited appointment as
director of the United States mint. Al
present Roberts is in San Francisco
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
TALKS TO NEWSPAPER MEN.
Worry grateful to Our Press for Their
Work in His Canse.

After the dinner General Gomez said
to tile newspaper men that he wished
to empress his gratitude TO he press Of
the United States and OF the world for
the great good they had done 10 the
cause of Cuba libre. He said that
when he came here years ago he was
very sad, but on this visit he was very
happy, and was glad TO recognize how
much The American people had done
for the Cubans He lad felt bond of
sympathy with the American nation
when he first mingled with Its people.
but he now felt much more strongly
the reality Of that bond He was sure
that the Cubans would now establish
their own government and would show
how much they feel gratitude for the
successful help of the Americans in re-
moving the Spanish yoke.
rs there any feeling of apprehen-
sion in Cuba with regard to the inten-
tons of the United States?y he was
asked. NO. there Is no question about
it," he replied Cuba trusts implicitly
In the honor Of the American people"
What can you say as to the future
policy of Cuban That cannot be an
swerad.' replied General Comes. be
cause no one can foresee the future,
but believe that the attitude Of Cuba
will be one OF gratitude In accordance
with the obligations Of Cuba to the
United States"
Whom do you think viii be the
president of the Cuban republic?" II
don't know, but hope It will be Cen
eral Palma"
"No no" said General Palma "fhat
Is for the Cuban people to say"
We'll. there are three candidates
said General Gomez. "or rather three
persons named--nyself. Genral Bar.
tolomo Masso and General Palma
will not accept under any circum
stances. General Palma was elected
during the ten years war and I hope
that he will be elected again"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
He CLAIMS .lLF-DEFnNsE.
The Man Responsible for the Death
OF .IaInes ltyburn

oil James RyDurn.
Alton. Ills, July s.lThe mystery
surrounding the death of James Ry
burn, of Bloomington, Ills, whose dead
body was found in box car at East
Alton. Ills, was cleared up by the ar
acst OF Thomas johnson; at st. Louis.
The clew the detectives followed was
the sale of the d md mans watch at a
pawn shop on South Second street, St
Louis. The pawn shop keeper ldenti-
fed the prisoner as the person who had
disposed of Ryburn's watch.
Johnson Signed a written narrative
Of the murder. which was, he says,
the denouement of game OF cards
played on the box car between the vic
tim and his slayer. He claims self.
defense. He asserts that quarrel
arose during the game and that Ry
burn kicked him In the abdomen. In
retaliation he struck Ryburn with an
iron rod over the head. He did not
know Ryburn was dead. he said, until
arrested ait ST, Louis,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
pis,ain Nav ma,e Killed Himself.

New 0rlsAus .Iiilv = 'lfie death OF,
Il L. itSii lefifer postmaster
here ana ~ minister "a IKE Argentine
Reiablii witllstaneirg Inc certiii.
Cite Of t.e coroner tisdt deaeh was
due 10 natural causes. Is believed To
have been case Of suicide A half
emptied bottle Of laudanum was found
III his room since his enforced resig
nation from the pesimastership Mr.
Pitkiu had felt humiliated For forty
years he had taken a leading part In
all patriotic movements and had never
failed 70 deliver nm Grafton at some
prominent gathering on the Fourth of
July. This year he was ignored
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
NEW BOAT IS THE BEST
Test of TIL. Cup Defender. That Mean. tn.
Defeat of Shamrock III.


Newport. r L.. July S.-A unquali-
fed victory for the Constitution, an
Overwhelming defeat for the Independ-
ence, a most commemorate showing for
the old champion--rhe Colllmbia-is
the record of the first days contest Of
the big sloops in the Newport Yacht
Racing associations series 1t was on
the run home that the new Hcrreshoff
yacht showed her greatest strength
beating Columbia over eight minutes
In the fifteen milese down the wind.
and when the new champion of the
Americas cup swept across the line the
Boston yacht was over seven miles
astern.
The chief incident of the contest
was, of course the failure Of the indie
pendence to meet the expectations Of
her adherents. That she was fail.
IRE in the weather conditions that pre-.
vailed cannot be gaAnsaid. Corrected
time the Constitution beat the Colum.
bia nine minutes and ffty-eight sec
onds. allowing the Columbia seventy
a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Bank nobb.r. Fooled.

Kansas City. July S.-A special from
Stroude, o. r.. says: An unsuccessful
attempt was made about half pas, .
o'clock in the morning by three
masked men to rob the Stroud State
bank. The robbers entered the room
adjoining the bank where Amos Seat
on, assistant cashier and Earl Heath
were asleep. The young men were
awakened and bound hand and foot
nDd told that If they made any noise
they would be shot by the fellow who
stood over them with gun. The rob
hers thsn injected nitro-glycerine into
the safe three times and the explosions
almost totally destroyed the safe, but
they failed to get the money in the
vault,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Family hatcher at work Again.

MADEIRA Cal. July S.-John Garner,
farmer went TO house near town
where his wife was stopping, and call
ing her to the door shot her twice
through the head. He then shot his
mother n-,aw. Mrs. Wiiiiushe'n. Of
Los Angeles, who was with her daugh-
ter The shot broke her lag Placing
the revolver 10 his forehead he then
sent \ bullet through his brain. He
and his wife are dead.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
European station Re- E.tabll.hed.

Washington July S-The navy de-
partment has issued formal orders re
establishing the European station,
with Rear Admiral j. B. Cromwell In
command The cruiser Chicago is or
dered to proceed from Rio and will be
the flagship of the admiral The Al
bany and Nashville have sailed from
Singapore en- route for the new station.
The headquarters of the squadron will
be designated by Admiral Cromwell,
and probably will be in the Mediter-
ranean
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
rrefar, .psnth to pri,on.

Frankfort, Ky, July S.-Thomas
Davis, travelling salesman for the
Austin and Western Manufacturing
company of Chicago. was arrested
here for embezzlenent from his EN-
ployers. constable started to take
him to Jail and as they passed Davis
home the latter asked permission to
bid his wife good-by The constable
waited for him Mt the gate and short
iy heard three shots. Rushing to the
house he found that Davis had shot
himself. He Will probably die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
MRS. NATION AND A MAYOR
She of the Ratchet and of RAMA. Hold. q
Sennce Mt Terre Hnntc.

lerre Haute. Ind. July s-Carrle
Nation stopped off here for three hours
ana visited many saloons, but
did no damage. She hired a hack and
drove 10 the mayors office but found
him absent. Later she was told Mayor
Sieeg WAS III q saloon. and she said:
II want 10 see a mayor who will visit
a saloon.
She drove to the place and found the
mayor there. a crowd gathered. and
Mayor Steeg took hold of Mrs. Nation
and tried 10 eject her. but she refused
TO 90. Inter The saloonkeeper fur
nished her with a bottle of whisky
and she broke it on the sidewalk with
her hatchet
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08

teal joke perpeuated on him week
ago. Young Zach was in bathing in
Little Lake Butte DIES Morris. in com
pany with some other boys, when n
big boy ''duclSed" him and kept his
head under wafer so long that Zach
swallowed considerable water CON
tanning green, poisonous seeds from
swamp grass. Zach was taken sick
ar once and doctors have been at work
on lNm the past week in hopes of
bringing him out of danger. but it was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08

Milwaukee. Wis, July s.As the re-
suit of the explosion of gas line tank
III this cellar OF the country house OF
William Il. Fitzeesnld at Lake Nasn-
wicka. late Saturday night, Fitzgerald
was so badly burned that he died ut
noon yesterday. and his coachman,
William Grunwald. is in a dying con-
dition Fitzgerald was president OF
the Milwaukee Dry Dock company and
managing director of the American
Shiphuildinv company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
lightning Damaee. Churches.

Neenah, Wis, July ga severe
wind, rain and electric storm caused
much damage here. The wind blew
down small buildings in large numbers
in Neenah and Menasha. In Menasha
lightning struck several church spires.
The steeple of st. Mary's church was
struck and the slate shingles on one
side torn of. st. Johns Polish
church suffered even worse. A bolt
of lightning struck the steeple and,
passing down, plowed pathway from
the apex down the front OF the church
to the ground.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Bee. cnu.o a pnnic.t,I,n.r,,

kokomo. Ind. July s. Bees broke
up a funeral at Salem graveyard east
of here. With Undertaken Dimmitt of
this city in charge. child was being
buried AS the body was being low
cred thousands of bees attacked the
mourners at the graveside The at
tendants fed panic-strlcken and ii was
not until after dark that the SEXTON
could return and fill the grave.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
smallpo, In railroad Camp.

Walk egan. Ills. July :. Smallpox
has developed in camp of railroad
graders. who arrived az Round Lake.
His, on the Milwaukee railroads new
Janesville line two weeks ago from
1ioga, Wis. A labarer, j Crawford
has the disease. and Contractor # E
johnson has varioloid. The camp has
been quarantined. 1t Is reported the
men had been auarantned at Wis
consin camp and ran away from there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Dr. Chnpman Very Ill.

Warsaw, Ind, July s-Dr. j. VIII
bur Chapman, the well-known evan
gelist and director Of the Winona Bi-
Bile conference, 10 lying In critical
condition at his sumner residence
short distance from this city. DR..
Schoonover Of this city, who has
charge Of the case, gives little en-
enlargement AZ to the hnal outcome,
but hopes to be able to pull his pa
tient through the present attack. The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Nenl penie. the story. roo.

Indianapolis, Jnly 81 Secretary Of
STATE Hunt. Indiana supreme repre-
sentative 70 the supreme lodge,
Knights of PytlliaS las received a
telegram fr9n President Neal. of the
endowment rank. stating that he had
made no Affidavit that a corner man
ager of the rank had paid an Illinois
Insurance commissioner $4,000 for a
good report on the condition of the
rapl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
s.vm.n blown Up with Dynamite.

Kokomo, Ind. July 6.-The sawmill
of Seth Ratcliffe at Russiaville was
destroyed by dynamite. Ratcllffe was
the chief witness in Russiaville sa-
loon fight. and the destruction of his
property is laid at the door of the
friends of the saloonkeeper, John r.
Mason. who is in Jail here for viola
ton Of the revenue laws. Sensational
arrests may follow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
AIiillon Fect of Log, scaetered,

Ontonagon, Mich. July g. Tbs
giving away Of boom at the mouth
OF the Fire Steel river resulted In the
ecattering of about ] 100000 feet of
pine logs In Lake Superior. belonging
to @. v. Mcmillan & Bro, OF this city.
1t is considered that few of the logs
can be recovered. The loss will
amount to fully $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
cn,,a browns. in n Post Hole.

Owosso. Mich, July S-An 1s-
child Of Harry Freeman.
while Its parents were In the back part
Of tho yard went out on the street and
ran down the sidewalk. Discovering
It's absence the parents instituted q
search and the body of the child was
found in a post hole full OF water. 1t
had fallen III head first and drowned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
II. Celebrated with a Revolver.

Paris, Ills, July S.-While celebrat-
ing the Fourth with revolver Everett
Whalen. Is years old, shot and instant
ly killed Lula Mullenix, the 12-year-old
daughter of John Mullenix. well-to-
do farmer living I'VE miles south Of
this city. The victim OF the accident
was q niece OF Whalen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
HIS EARTHLY TROUBLES OVER
Edward Parker Deacon L. Dead Hi. n ame
Filled the News in 1892.

Boston, Mass. July Edward
Parker Deacon, who had been pa
tient in the insane asylum at Waverly.
died there Saturday from a compllca-
ton of brain troubles. Deacon became
conspicuous In 1892 through the MUIR
der Of Emile Abeille Mt Cannes, which
led to the Imprisonment of Deacon and
q complete separation from his wife.
who was a daughter of Rear Admiral
@. Fl. Baldwin, and who now lives
abroad under the name Of Mrs. Bald
min
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Bomb Throwsr at Denver.

Denver. July S.-A bomb or huge
torpedo thrown into the yard at 2021
Curtis street killed Esther Oliver, 5
years old, who was sitting on the
porch The child's lower jaw was en-
tirely torn away and she lived but 80
minutes after the explosion occurred.
She Is the daughter of M. o. Oliver, a
surveyor. The man WHO threw the
bomb escaned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Three Fa.. cycll.t. Matched.

New York, July S.-'Major" Taylor
and Harry Fixes have been matched
for series Of races with motor pac-
ing. Jimmy Michael. former paced
champion. is included In the match.
The distances will be one mile, three
miles and FIVE miles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
New Departure of tn. Pope.

Rome, July s-The pope Thursday
The pontiff had never before enter.
tanned any one at his table The pope'a
guests sat at n table in the center Of
the dining room, the pape sitting alone
at a table in an alcove window.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Many May Lose Their Home.

Huntington, w Va, July s-,rhe
fonous King land case. embracing
100000 acres of land in Mingo. Logan
Mcdowell and Wyoming counties. is
now being heard before Judge IDoolit-
tie of the circuit court in this city
Leading attorneys from all parts OF
the state are employed on one side or
the other. The homes Of thousands Of
people are dependent upon the deci-
sion and great interest is manifested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Wheat Crop of India n a.

indianapolis. July s.-Reports re-
ceiyed from all parts of Indiana have
placed the estimated wheat crop this
year at 3o00O,OO0 bushels. Some sec.
tons have been somewhat damaged by
fly. but in other sections where the fly
has hitherto prevailed it has almost en-.
ttrely disapneared.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Pool SAILING Ca.ea Dj,lni,sed.

Chicago July s-The cases wherein
President Young and Secretary How
ard, of the Washington Park Driving
club, were charged with permitting
pool selling on the races were dis
missed Saturday by Justice Sherman
at LAGRANGE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Kittr.dse to succeed Kyle,

Sioux Falls. S. D., July S.-Thc
mantle of United States Senator James
II. Kyle, who died n few days ago.
will fall upon the shoulders of A. b.
Kittredge. prominent attorney Of
this city and former Republican ma
tional committeeman from South Da-
kota This prediction Is based upon
careful review of the situation and
the present political conditions In the
state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Tho Shirt sleeve Propagan da.

Nation. Ills, July S.-Rev. Arthur
A. Wilson, pastor Of the Christian
church, with congregation including
the most prominent residents OF this
city, has declared in favor OF the shirt
waist at divine services during the sui
fry smell
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Brakeman Fa,b Under the whesls.

Connersv11le, Ind, July 81. G.
Long, brakeman on Lake Erie and
Western gravel train, fell from fat
car at Blossoms Station. He was
crushed under the wheels and instant
II killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Corne, in broom Corn.

NATION. Ills, July S.--The Union
Broom Supply company has cornered
all the broom corn crop OF 1900 and
raised the price to 500 ton. Three
hurtlred tons In a warehouse at Paris
hi 81 oecn sold to eastern manufactur.
ers in the pool for $1lO a ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Charge Ar.i.st . MEXICAN Priest,

City of Mexico. July 8-Antonio
lcaza, a parish priest, Of Santa Cara
rina Martier, one OF che wealthy con.
gregations ofthis city, - accused Of
marrying . former mistress to one Of
the young devoteeS of his church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
nunc,e and Her Carnegie Gift,

Muncie. Ind, July s.-Munce has
accepted rhe gift Of $4,000 by Andrew
Carnegie for library. but 1t has not
been able to choose site, though near
ly four months has elapsed since the
gift was accepted The council Is at
loggerheads ON the site question.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08

Nssnnh, Wis, July S.-Arthur Zach
q 14.year-old son Of l.. Zach, con.
duetor on the Wisconsin Central rail
hrax IA AAad "a tina raRrM Of n nrac-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
a1NFUR1ATEDy CITIZEN AGAIN
Man Mobbed at Detroit tor Abusing the
Dead Pingree.


Detroit, Mich. July 5 -Bscanse he
maligned the late OK Gov Pingree Sat
urday on the Campus Martins an IN
furiated mob tried TO lynch MelkoMey-
er, metal polisher, but he ~as saved
by the police. crowd was discussing
the merits of the dead governor when
Meyer suddenly exclaimed: ~ that
fellow got his just deserts. the people
of Detroit would go to Blmwood ceme
terry and drag him out of his grave by
the hair of the head He had no
sooner said that than Jimmie Sehaefs
er, Cadillac square butcher. struck
Meyer In the mouth. and the crowd be
gan to rush the governor defamer,
yelling Lynch him. lynch him; get a
rope"
A squad of police escorted Meyer
and Schaefer to police headquarters.
They were released LATER The crowd
was waiting for Meyer. and he was
chased down an alley and cornered
The mob increased and Meyer was
pulled from under heap of citizens
by the police Meyer was badly
bruised. and claims the police did not
give him adequate protection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08
Cub. To B. swallowed so.n

1t is only a question of gravltatdon
when they will be one But at present,
after the great struggle in which hun
dreds of thousands Of lives were sacri
feed. and when men returned to their
homes only 10 find their wives and
children starved to death in the re-
stricted barriers in which weyler held
them under his policy of reconcentra
ton. they felt that they must have
Cuba libre. 1t is realized fully. he sald,
that Cuba cannot get along without
the United States. but the Cubans do
want to feel freedom. General Gomez
referred to General Palma as the hold
over president of Csi',a. having been
elected during The insurrecton nf 1898.
and he pointed TO his fellow Cuban as
the first president of Cuba libre. Gen
aral Palma made feeling reply,
warming to the subject of Cuba libre.
and speaking enthusiastically of the
fture of the Pearl Of the Antilles
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-07-08

disease is angina pectoris, and Dr.
Chapman has had several attacks of
heart trouble, but none of them as Sc
we're as the present one.