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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
POINT FOR SCIENTISTS.
Civil Control Recommended for the
Naval Observatory.

Naval Observatory.
Washington, Nov. ia contest be-
tween the scientists of the country on
one side and naval line officers on the
other which has been waged for years
and involves the rich prize of the con-
troll of the naval observatory, has been
brought to critical point by the pre-
sentation to Secretary Long of the re-
port of the board of visitors to the
observatory in which the issue is drawn
board is composed of Charles A. Young,
Charles f. Chandler, Asaph Hall, Jr..
Z. v. Pickering, Professor ormond
Stone and William r. Harper. all men
of national reputation in scientific re-
search.
The board declines to name a person
to fill the vacant Office of assistant as
tronomer at the observatory, and in
stead recommends that the appoint
ment be made after a civil-service ex-
animation under the auspices Of the
commission.
Coming to the more important sub
ject of the actual head of the observa-
tory, which involves the issues between
the scientists and the line officers, the
board says:
LAS every other prominent observa-
tory is under the direction of an astron-
omer, we wish to record our deliberate
and unanimous judgment that the law
limiting the SUPPLEMENTARY to line
officer OF the navy should be changed
so as to provide that the official head Of
the observatory-perhap styled simply
the director'-should be an eminent
astronomer appointed by the president.
by and with the advice and consent of
the senate, holding this place by a ten
ure at least as permanent as that of the
superintendent of the coast survey, or
the head of the geological survey. and
not merely by detail Of two or three
years duration. Only in this way can
there be a continuous and effective
policy of administration which will in
sure astronomical work Of a high order.
In rank, salary. privilege and prestige
he should be superior to any other
official on the ground"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
NEWS FROM CAPE NOME.
Schooner Artic Arrives With 1f8 Pas-
senasrs and $250O00. 4,

Schooner Artic Arrives With 1f8 Pas.
senssrs and $250OW. 9s
Seattle, Wash, Nov. 12.-The schooner
Arctic arrived at midnight from Nome
with 11S passengers and $2s0.000 in gold.
She will be the last boat but one to leave
the port and brought down many promi-
rent business men. She reports meeting
the Ralph d. Long at Dutch Harbor.
short of provisions and water. Her sixty
passengers suffered many privations be-
fore reaching port. Col. William A. Oli-
rhant, representing an Indiana syndi-
cate. contaminated one OF the largest
mining deals in the history of the klon-
dixie purchasing 214 gold hill claims:
consideration, s760,00O. Certain govern
rnent property, including fie land on
which the Dawson postofhce is located,
is embraced in the sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Death Kept Secret.

New York, Nov. 12.-It developed
yesterday that Frederick ]. Stetson.
husband of Augusta e. stetson. first
reader of the Church of Christ, died
on July 6, and that his death was kept
secret from persons outside the family
except two.
The body was taken for burial to
Damariscotta, Me-, Mr.. Stetson's birth
place The widow and a few relatives
accompanied the remains.
At the outbreak of the civil war
Stetson enlisted in the Fourth Maine
regiment. After the war he went to
Somerville, Mass.
Mrs. Stetson tried in vain to induce
her husband to join the Christian sci
ence faith. He had long been an in
valid
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
War Over Rao Time Music.


Alton, Ill.,, Nov 12.-President Mckay
of Shurtlett College has prohibited rag
time music In literary society programs.
The students defy the order. and the
crisis will come at the next meeting Of
the literary societies.
In the two literary societies, the Al
pha Zeta and the Sigma Phi. the stu
dents recently pieced out their program
with impromptu musical features in
ragtime.
Heretofore it has been the rule for
these college literary societies to pre-
pare programs Of classical music, such
as meets the approval of w. d. Arm
strong, director OF the Shurtlett School
OF Music.
When the professor heard the ragtime
program he protested vigorously. The
boys declared that they would have
coon" music whenever they wanted it..
Then Professor Armstrong threatened to
resign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
LAW AGAINST DIVORCE.
Bill in Georgia Legislature to Wipe
Out Divorce Statutes.


Out Divorce Statutes.
Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 12.-The shortest
bill of the Georgia legislative session.
cne of the most unmistakable in mean
ing, and one which has aroused great in
terest s that introduced Saturday by
Representative Thomas, of Pierce coun-
,y, which, it 1t becomes law, will abso-
lutely wipe out all divorce laws off Geor-
gia's statute books. The bill in full is as
follows:
BE it enacted by the general assem-
bly, of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted
by the authority Of the same. that from
and after the passing of this act there
shall be no more divorce cases in Geor-
gia for any cause.
BE 1t further enacted, That all laws
and parts of laws in conflict herewith
be and the same are hereby repealed
Mr. Thomas made no explanation
whatever Of his bill. Under the rule gov
,rning the legislature debate will be in
order in the house when the bill comes
up for third reading, when there Will
undoubtedly be lively discussion over
lis merits. 1t has now been referred to
the general judiciary committee. The
crinion prevalent among members of the
house is that the committee will return
an unfavorable report.
stir was created when the bill was
read and in the buzz OF personal CONVEX
sation which followed 1t could be easily
seen that the majority of the represent
atives did not take kindly to Its provis-
ions. To friends at the time, however,
the author Of the bill expressed his firm
conviction that it should pass. He be-
lieves that trivial causes are too often
accepted in divorce courts. and that
these latter institutions are in need OF
okeck-rein.
The Georgia divorce law is a strange
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12

cided that the voters must also vote for
a judge of the superior court. George
E. Huhbell a, popular lawyer. was nom
mated by bar convention and placed
on all the tickets and was accordingly
elected superior judge for Davenport.
But at the same election the voters
voted against establishment of super
ior court This leaves him elected to an
Office which does not exist. Whether
he can secure his certificate OF election
and so on the pay rolls of the state has
yet to be settled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
THE DAlRYMEN MEET.
About 400 Delegates in Attendance Al
Dubuoue-More Coming.

About 400 Delegates in Attendance at
Dubuque-More Coming.
Dubuque Nov. 1.-THE annual con-
yention Of the Iowa State Dairymen's
Association opened today with about 400
delegates in attendance. On Wednes-
day and Thursday there will be fully
twice that many This meeting takes
the place of the national convention and
in view of the fact the most prominent
creamerymen are here from the entire
country. The most interesting feature
of the program will be the debate to-
morrow on the Grout bill which will
come before congress at the next ses-
sion. Congressman Davidson, Grout,
Tawney and Babcock will talk on TINS
question, which advocates increased tax
on counterfeit butter, commonly called
oleomargarine. Two large buildings are
used for the machinery and butter ex-
hihitS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
MAcLAY AWAITS VERDICT.
If Court Exonsrates Sehiey He Will
Modify His History.

New York. Nov. 12.-Edgar Stanton
Maclay, author of the History of the
United States Navy" who is still work.
ing as clerk in the Brooklyn navy
yard is preparing to make changes
in his history, If Schley is exonerated.
He said in an interview: Il am await
ing the decision OF the court before
putting out the revised edition of the
history If the court exonerates Schley
and clears him of all discredit, will
at once cut out that portion of the
third volume which is detrimental to
him"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
c,n,+ oner Bank.

Turin, Ia. Nov l2.-The bandits who
blew the safe in the bank of Turin are
badly wanted because. because all ef-
forts to open the safe to get the sS,10t
therein have been futile 1t will be nee
essary to wait for an expert from the
factory.
No new clues We're received. Two a.
calfber rifle cartridges were iouno
where the robbers reloaded after the
fusilade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Phil Gompers operate on.

Denver, Nov. PA successful opera
ton has just been performed on Phil.
the son OF Samuel GompeTs, at the Ho-
meopathic hospital. One month ago he
came to Denver as q last resort, suffer-
ing with consumption. Physicians adj
vised surgical operation to relieve the
strain on the lungs. Young Gompers
stood the ordeal, and the doctors say
that with quiet and long residence in
Colorado he will probably recover. Phil
is hopeful, but not yet out of danger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
N PROTEST BR|GANDS
bulgarian Government Consents
to Protect Outlaws to Secure
Miss Stones Release.
Consul General Dickinson De.
mands That Bulgaria Not In.
terfere in Negotiations.
Judge Hanecy Sentences Offend
ing Editors Of Chicago
American to Jail.

Sofia, Nov. 12.-Consul General Dick
inson has supplemented his verbal rep
reservations to the Bulgarian govern
ment by note today in which he reca-
pitulates the abduction by brigands OF
Miss Stone and companion and the steps
to obtain her release, and reminds the
foreign minister of his promise to give
every assistance. He cites instances
where the attitude of subordinate OIL
Gals has not conformed with this assur-
ance. Dickinson repeats the demand Tor
non-interference OF the government IN
the negotiations. The governments re-
ply. according to an opinion expressed IN
official circles, will set forth that While
hesitating to establish precedent the
government will give protection to the
brfgands in treating for the release OF
the captives in the present case. In
yolving the safety of two ladies, the gov
eminent. as an act of courtesy and hui
ranity. will comply with Dickinson's
reuueSt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
kn;ohts Of Labor Meet.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. IL. .- The
twenty-fifth annual gsnerel assembly of
the knights of Labor opened today in
The Masonic Temple. Delegates are pres
lent from nearly every state in the union
and Canada. The meetings are secret
and the assembly will continue thru the
remainder of the week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
RuraI Delivery Expensive.

Washington. Nov. 12.-1n his annual
report, which Will be completed soon
Postmaster General Smith will ask an
iother increase Of appropriation for rur-
stl free delivery service from the present
sum. $3,S00,00O, to six millions. and Will
advocate extension OF the service as far
as practicable. He will express the
opinion that this branch of the work
of the department is of greatest util-
~, and will plead for the most liberal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12

consideration on the part of congress.
He will explain in some detail the re-
cent action of the department in tho
matter of second class mail matter,
taking the position that the law grant
ing rate of cent per pound contem-
plated benefit only to absolutely legiti-
mate newspapers which have legiti-
mate subscription lists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Polish Students Convicted

Berlin, Nov. 12.-The trail of Polish
students just ended at Posen Court
found that league of Polish students
was in existence with the ultimate OBJ
ject of establishing the kingdom of
Poland. It's operations therefore are
treasonable. The court based it's con-
clusion on the fact that a So called
Polish National Treasure" existed in
Switzerland and that contributions for
this fund were collected from the stu
dents
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS:
Bulgaria Asked to Keep Hands Off.
Chicago Editors Sentenced.
Storm on British Coast.
Union Pacific May Absorb st. Paul.
Northern Pacific Settlement.
Murder Near Centerville.
Iowa and the Mckinley Memorial.
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
Beckham Flays Durbin.
May Dissolve Dawes Commission.
News of the Day.
PAGE :. .iREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Murder at Clinton.
Fatal Accident at Sac City.
Attempted Poisoning at Breda.
Sensation at Fort Dodge.
Bank Robbery at Plymouth.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
Let the Beer Tax Alone.
On Expanding Trade.
A Steel Rail Order.
Frauds in Maryland.
LookerOn's Observations.
Topics and Iowa Opirions.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS.
Marshall Oil Plant Burned.
Loss, s60,000-Compauy to Rebuild.
Council to Secure More Water.
Death of a Former Resident.
District Court Proceedings.
Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Condition of the Markets
Wednesdays Market Quotations.
Anti-Suffrage Movement.
To Admit Sugar Free.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
FOREST HIRES RACING.

Illinois, Missouri and Akansas Farmers
Fighting the Flames.
St. Louis, Nov. 12.-According to dis
patches received here forest fires are
raging in the vicinity Of Red Bud and
Alto Pass, Ill.,, Poplar Bluff, Mo-. and
Sedgwick. Ark. North of the first place
named the woods along Black creek and
Ripland creek bottoms are on fire and
farmers are fighting hard to save their
homes. Farm property in the vicinity
of Alto Pass is in great danger. The
fire is within half mile of the town
and coming before terrific gale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
KITcHENER's LAST REPORT.
Says Sixty-thrce Beers Have Bee
Killed Since November q.

London, Nov. 12.-Kitchener in his
weekly report locates Gen. Dewet in the
northeastern part of the Orange River
Colony. He says the Beers recently
have been collecting under his leadership
and the British are now moving to dis
perse them. Kitchener gives the Boer
casualties since Nov. 4 as sixty-three
killed. 1O5 wounded; 104 captured and
forty-fiye surrendered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
MAN WITH MONEY MISSING.
Samuel Smith, of johnson County, Dis
appears With Price Of His Farm.

Special to Times Republican.
Keokuk, Nov. 12.-Samuel Smith, q
Young farmer of Johnson county. came
to Keokuk to visit his sister, Mrs. c.
Hackmeyer, near here, arriving FRIDAY
evening and remaining over night Win
friends. When his brother law
came for him Saturday afternoon
Smith was missing. The matter was
placed in the hands of the police. Re
Gently he sold farm and had consid-
erable money on his person. His dis
anpearance is a mystery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Onerator a Thief.

vanwert o., Nov. 12.-Warren d.
Melendy, night telegraph operator at
the Pennsylvania railroad station here
has been arrested charged with pilfer-
ing mail bags left in the office over
night. Decoy packages placed in the
mail led to the arrest. Melendy con-
fasced f)ha crime
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Dies at Husbands Funeral.

New Albany, Ind, Nov. 12.-Mrs.
Mary Pott. 6s years old. died at St.
Mary's Catholic church while attending
the burial services of her husband. She
tainted during the services and friends
started to walk out of the church with
her. At the door she died and the body
was carried to carriage and taken to
an undertaker's establishment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
CONSUL OSBORN DEAD.
He Died at Apia, Samoa, Oct. 27-Ap-
pointed From Nebraska.

Washington, Nov. 11.-A cabiegram
received at the state department. today
from Auckland, New Zealand, an
nounces the death at Apia. Samoa, oc-
tober 81, of Luther w. Osborn, United
States consul general at Apia. Osborn
was born in New York and appointed
to the post from Nebraska in 81.
Hon. Henry Clay Mcdowell has been
selected to succeed Judge John Paul as
United States district judge of the
western district of Virginia. He is a
great grandson OF Henry Clay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
CUTS SISTERS THROAT
Lewis Bailey Kills His Sister With q
Knife and Then Attempts Suicide
Crime Occurred at Numa.

Special to oTimes-Republican
Centerville. Nov. 11.-At Numa last
night Lewis Bailey, miner, cut the
throat OF his sister Bessie with a razor.
inflicting fatal wound. and then at
tempted to cut his own throat. He is
nrnhah hlY insane
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
German Diplomat to Retire.

Berlin, Nov. 12.-Emperor William has
regretfully acceded to the oft-repeated
request of Count Paul Won Hatsefeldt-
Wildenburg, German ambassador to
Great Britain, that he be allowed to re-
tire from the diplomatic service on the
around of i'll health.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Cut in Sugar.

New York. Nov. 72.-Arbuckle
Brothers, Howell, Son & Co. reduced
all grades of refined sugar ten points.
New York, Nov. 12.-The American
Sugar Refining Company also reduced
price on grades one to sixteen inclusive
ten points.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Miss Stone Hopeful.

Sofia, Nov. 12-From another letter
that has been received from Miss Ellen
NJ. Stone, the abducted American mis-
sionary, it appears that she is enduring
the trials of her hard experience with
fcrtitude, forgetting herself in her anxi-
city FOR her companion, Nine. Tsilka.
Miss Stone does not dare to complain
of the treatment to which they are sub
iected, but she finds the confinement irk-
some and the weather extremely trying.
The tone of the latest letter received
from her is hopful. The brigands, by
dating the letters at places in Macedo-
MA and delaying their delivery, seek to
create the appearance of being far dis
tsnt.
The Bulgarian government continues
to interfere in the negotiations with the
object of forcing transference Of them
across the frontier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
THINK HE IS FRANCIS.
pes Moines Police Arrest Negro Be.
|. Iieved to Be Murderer Who Escaped
Angry Mob in Missouri Last Sum-

Des Moines, Nov. 12-The police today
arrested negro who they claim is
"Flossie" Francis. wanted for assault
and murder last summer of Miss Mary
Henderson, near Warrensburg. Mo. For
two weeks after the murder a hundred
armed men hunted for Francis over four
counties in Missouri.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Annual w. c. I. U.

chicago, Nov 12.-The national off
acers Of the w. c. n. U. left Chicago
today for Fort Worth, Texas. to at
tend the 2Sth annual convention OF the.
ORGANIZATIONS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Metternich Succeeds Wildenbura.

Berlin, Nov. 12.-Count Wolff Won
Metternich will succeed Hattsf1eld-
Wildenburg. Federal council has ap-
proved the bill embodying proposed new
tariff,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Two Children cremated.

Springfield. Mo-. Nov 12.-Near Mar
Ionville Mrs George Justice locked two
small children in the house and went u
short distance for water. When che re-
turned the house was In flames and the
children cremated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Murder in Indiana.

Evansville, Ind, Nov. l2.-Georgia
Bailey, was murdered on the road lead
ing into the city this morning. Her
neck was broken by being thrown from
a buggy. There is no clue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
BAD FIRE AT BOSTON.

Loss Of s125,ooo Caused at Broad and
Franklin Streets.
Boston, Nov. 12.-Fire, fed by great
quantities of oil and varnish, gutted
the granite block, at Broad and Frank
lin streets today. Loss, one hundred
and twenty-five thousand. The prop
erty is owned by Mayor Hart.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
a DOZEN coNvIcTs AT LARGE.
No Additional Captures Of Leaven'
Morth'a Prisoners Reported Today.

Kansas City, Nov. PA dozen con-
yicts from the Fort Leavenworth prison
are still at large this morning and no
additional captures were renorted during
the night. With the ringleader. Frank
Thompson, in the tolls, the prison ofii-
Gals feel more confident of quickly se-
curing the remainder now at large. as
Thompson exercised great influence
over his comrades.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
THREE BLOWN TO ATOMS.

Spark from Miners Lamp Causes
Fatal Explosion.
Bluffeld, w. Va. Nov. 12-Thomas
Sykes, Sam Davis and William Woodson
were blown to atoms in a coal field to-
day while opening keg of powder. A
spark from miners lamp, Worn by one
of the trio, fell into the powder, ignit-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
GAS KILLS DEs MONIES WOMAN,
Mrs. Ella John Found Dead in Her
Room,

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Nov. 12.-When room in
the Church block occupied by Mrs. Ella
jain was broken open this morning, she
was found dead frcm escaping gas. It
is believed to have been purely acci-
dental. She lived alone and was so years
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
SUDDEN DEATH AT CONRAD.
lewis Porst, Tailor, succumbs to
Heart Trouble.

Special to Times Republican.
Conrad. Nov 12.-Lewis Porst. tall
or in the employ of II. Peal. suddenly
dropped dead on the stree. Monday af-
ternoon at about 4 o'clock. The cause
was heart trouble. He was an Old man
and very we'll known around here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
Edwin Crane Suicides.

New York Nov. 12.-EdNin G. Crane,
of Detroit, well known in musical clr-
cles, committed suicide 1t the Gtleey
House today by taking eayboltc aelA .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
TWO KILLED IN COLLISION.

Enqineer and Brakeman Meet Death on
the ST. Paul.
Montevideo, Mimi, Nov. Fin col
lision between two freights on the St
Paul road at Horreli, west of here, last
right Engineer Mike Doonar. of Mime
apolis. and Brakeman Bird. of this place,
were instantly killed. Conductor Crook
or was slightly injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
TWENTY HOUSES BURNED.

Mining Town Of Thomas, w. Va, Al
most Wiped Out by Fire.
Cumberland, Md. Nov. 12-The min
ing town of Thomas. w. Va. was almost
wiped out by fire this morning. Twenty
business houses and seventy dwellings
were consumed. Scores vi people were
driven from their homes in their night
clothes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-12
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF I TIY
The Weather.

For Iowa-Fair tonight and e mes
day; warmer in the west tonigl i'd i
the east Wednesday. b
For Illinois-Fair tonight and g ines
day; warmer in the north Wed - lay.