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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
CAUSE Of TIE WRECK
Now Clear That Engineer Strong
and His Conductor Misread
Their Orders.
Expected to Pass Trains at Sand
Creek When the Orders Read
Seneca.
Coroner Begins Inquest Into th
Disaster .. Dead Number
About Eighty.

Adrian, Mich, Nov. 29.-It is believed
now the last bodies have been recovered
from the Wabash wreck near Seneca on
Wednesday night and We're brought
here to be identified. At noon today
only the bodies of Porter James Brown
and that of an old lady believed to be
Ann Upton, of Sherman, Tex. remained
in the morgue here. All the burned and
blackened fragments of what were once
human beings have been placed in four
caskets and will be buried this afternoon
in Oak Grove cemetery. Coroner Ham
ilton began an inquest into the disaster
this morning.
Detroit, Nov. 29.-Conductor Martin,
o: the Wabash train No. 4, which coll
Wednesday night, causing loss of
about eighty lives. said today the orders
given him at Montpelier We're to pass
No. 13 at Seneca. MY ORDERS" said he,
which 1 took to the engineer and read
over to him and which agreed with his
orders. read: No. 4, engine 609, will
meet No. 3. engines SS and 151, at Sen
eca and No. 3. engine 623, at Sand
Creek After receiving these orders
remember asking the agent at Mont
pelier whether the new siding at Seneca
would contain my train. When l saw
the station lights OF Seneca flash by and
Immediately felt the air brakes applied
felt no alarm, supposing the engineer
was slowing down for the east switch,
in order to see the numbers of 1873 en-
gines, which I supposed had cleared.
Just then the brakeman, who had been
on the lookaut, came hurrying into the
car and pulled the cord twice. What is
it, Tony? / called. We are going thru
Seneca he answered. and an instant
later the crash came This bears out
Superintendent Barnes statement that
Engineer Strong either misunderstood
or forgot his orders and ran by Seneca.
When Martins statement was repeated
to Engineer Strong the engineer said:
Il have not denied at any time that we
received such an order. i only say II we
did get such an order I misread and
misunderstood 1t and that I should have
been set right by the conductor. My
fireman will tell you that he, too. rn-
derstood we were to get both trains at
Sand Creek instead Of Seneca. II I
made the error l was not alone to blame.
The other three members OF the crew
must have understood as did or else
they would have corrected me-"
Pietro Cardiello, the italian consular
agent here. returned to the city today
from the scene of the wreck. He said he
was not yet able to form anything like
correct estimate of the number of
Italians killed. but was inclined to
think the estimates thus far are trifle
exaggerated. 1t will probably be neces-
sary to send to Italy for the names Of
immigrants who were on the train and
then check the list with those who es-
caped.''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
AMEs BOY BODILY HURT.
Foot Ball Game at Boone May Prov
Death of Lee Akin.

Foot Ball Game at Boone May Prove
Death Of Lee Akin.
Special to Times-Republican
Boone, Nov. 29.-At the Boone-Ames
foot ball game here on Thanksgiving
afternoon between the high school
teams only one serious accident hap
pened to mar the pleasure of the great
victory of the Boone team when they
rolled up score of II to in favor of
Boone. Lee Akin, one of the Ames
players, had to be carried from the field
and taken to the hotel badly injured.
The full extent of the injury could not
be learned, but it is said that three
ribs were broken and that his spine
was badly injured. 1t was necessary to
carry him to the train on a cot. and
from appearances he was suffering
greatly. His eye was also given a
black and blue mark while on the field.
Several minor accidents occurred, but
not as serious as the accident to the
Ames player. Walter Dyer. Walter
Dutton. Walter Groner and Dave Pay
ton were hurt during the progress OF
the game, but were able to lend their
aid for the victory.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
FIFTEEN DROWNED.
Founderins Of Launch Caused by
Overlooking Rssults in Loss Of Life
Natives Of New Hebrides Attack
French Boats.

Natives OF New Hebrides Attack
French Boats.
Victoria, B. c.. Nov. 2s.---News Of the
Afoundering Of the launch at Noumea
causing the drowning Of fifteen prison
ers was received by the steamer Miow-
era. Steamer Stpuerre had arrived
from the Isle Of Pines with thirty-four
prisoners including three women and a
launch went out to tender the steamer.
It was too small, and being over-crowd-
ed, capsized. All on board were thrown
into the water, and fifteen were drown
ed, including Warden Andre.
From New Hebrides the news was re-
ceived that the boats Of French re-
cruiting vessel, Marie Henry, were at
tackled by natives, who. were incensed
because of the product of a former re-
cruiting vessel which had Shanghaied q
number OF natives. Securing reinforce
ments the French landed and burned a
number Of huts and canoes, but the ma
tives fled.
The schooner Julia was also attacked
at Pentacost island. The crew OF the
vessel returned the fire driving back the
natives, landed and burned some huts.
including that of a teacher OF the mis-
sion who was seen at the head Of the
natives.
Rich discoveries of gold have been
made at Wood Lark island gold fields,
near Samari, New Guinea.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
JOIN WOMAN SUFFRAGE HIGHT.
Latest Converts in England Are ths
Cotton Textile Workers.

Latest Converts in England Are tho
Cotton Textile Workers.
London, Nov. 2S.-Women workers in
the cotton textile and other industries
are the latest converts to the wofnen's
suffrage movement. In recent legisla-
tion affecting factories and workshops
women's interest have received such
scanty consideration that the workers
have been aroused and are now deter
mined to make their influence felt. The
Lancashire female cotton spinnerS Pc
tition to parliament in favor of female
suffrage has received 10000 signatures.
The women textile workers OF York
shire are planning a similar memorial.
The leaders of the movement eagerly
welcome the new supporters and are en-
gagged in organizing local branches in
order to bring pressure to bear on mem-
bers of parliament in every constituency
of Great Britain. This general move
ment has given great impetus to the
amalagamation Of the two chief London
societies, which are now forming CEN
trail society in support Of women's suf-
frage and arranging public meetings for
the winter in the principal cities and
towns to force their claims on the house
of commons. DR.. Garrett Anderson a
prominent woman leader, said to cor
respondent:
"The success of the movement can be
mainly assured by the women them
selves Every woman engaged in intel
lectual pursuits should strain every
nerve to perform difficult work we'll. for
by so doing she will render it infinitely
harder for our opponents to withhold
the suffrage A high official of the
treasury department was recently con-
verted to our cause entirely on account
of the efficient work done by women
factory inspectors. He said they were
models to every man in the service"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29

figured could be seen all around.
counted fifteen men and women lying
to one side. Now and then ore would
raise his head and stare at the fire, then
drop back to the gravel. Faces were
distorted, bodies without arms, legs ana
heads were carried out by the rescuers.
Those bodies which were seen to be
dead on account of ghastly WOUNDS
were piled over to one side in an indis-
=crlminate heap, men and women being
laid together 1t had to be done. Ihe
long hair of women dragged along the
gravel as the bodies were carried to
places of safety.
II have dreamed horrible, terrifying
dreams of carnage and blood, but l
never dreamed of anything so terrible.
One could not even imagine the fearful
scenes that were enacted without being
present -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29

J OF Colon.
washington, Nov. s2s.-The following
was received today from Capt Perry OF
the Iowa, Colon: arrangements Tor
surrender today of Colon and and the
liberal forces are completed"
Colon, Nov. 2s.-As result OF con-
ference held on the United States gun
boat Marietta it is stated that Colon
Will be surrendered to the Colombian
government forces by the liberals today.
While not official, the statement to TINS
effect is given general credence.
The commanding officers of the MARI
eta. OF the British Cruiser Tribune and
OF the French cruiser Suchet, and Lieu
tenant Commander McCrea of the Ma
chais and Captain Perry of the Iowa
were present at the conference. Gem
erals Alban and Jeffries. who arrived
today, represented the government o
Colombia, and Senior De La Rosa, secre-
tary to General Domingo Diaz, repre-
scented the liberal insurgents.
Many unreliable statements concern
ing the terms Of the agreement to sur
render are, current on shore, but the
only men informed in this regard refuse
20 answer questions. United States ma
fines guarded Colon last night and the
city was quiet, but much anxiety pre-
walls.
Over hundred men were killed OF
wounded, the bodies lying all along the
railroad track at Buena Vista. A train
on reaching Buena Vista. was unable
TO pass owing to a pile Of corpses block.
Ing its passage. About twenty wounded
men were taken to Panama on the eve
ming train. The liberal loss is said tc
have been fewer than dozen men.
Yesterday was the anniversary Of the
independence OF the isthmus, and has
always been a holiday at both ends OF
the railroad line, but now all is deep
sorrow, and gloomy forbodings occupy
every mind, for many a gloomy spot be-
tween Colon and Panama marks the
place where brave man has fallen.
The Colombian gunboat General Pin,
Ton has anchored on the other side OF
Colon harbor. It>is reported she has
landed troops at Kenneys Bluffs.
Colon, Nov. 29.-ll a. m.-The captains
OF the warships with large detach-
nnent of their respective forces are now
taking over the government of Colon
from the liberals and will hand over the
game later In the day to Gen. Alban
commander of the Colombian govern
ment forces. Everything is quiet and
orderly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29

Osborne Deignan's home is in Stuart.
Iowa, where his mother, step-father and
brother now live. Deignan, after con-
siderable service as q boy on merchant
men, enlisted in the United States navy.
He was one of the volunteers chosen by
Lieut. Hobson to assist in sinking the
Merrimac in the mouth of Santiago har-
bor He and his companions were cap
tured and confined in the MORO castle
until the surrender of Santiago. He
came home in the fall of 1898 and was
given hearty reception by the citizens
of Stuart, being presented with a sword.
Congressman Hull secured the passage
of bill permitting him to enter the
United States naval academy at Annap-
oils, but Deignan concluded not to ac-
cept the opportunity. preferring to take
his chances as a warrant officer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
ANOTHER WAR
Diplomatic Relations Between
Colombia and Venezuela
Formally Declared Off.
Action Does Not Necessarily
Mean War..Is a Step in That
Direction.
Report That Miss Stone and
Nine. Tsilka Are Dead Not
Confirmed.

Washington, Nov. 2s-The state de-
partment has received confirmation Of
notification from the Colombian govern
ment to Venezuela that it has terminat-
ed diplomatic relations. This came in
the shape of cablegram from Minister
Hart. The action is the result Of the
hasty withdrawal last August from the
Venezuelan capital of the Colombian
minister there. Such breach does not;
necessarily mean war. tho this is un-s
doubtedly step in that direction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
Short Teieorams.

Matthias N Dofting, of New Trier'
Mimi, was thrown from his wagon by
a wheel striking rut and killed.
John Hill. an engineer, and A. ID. Rob-
inson were killed by the explosion of
boiler at the Ida zinc mining plant near
Joplin. Mo.
Herbert and Howard Gilman, aged 2
and 4, sons OF Tflden Gilman, set fire to
stable at Shawnee, Okla, and were
burned to death.
Two boys named Douglass and Matti-
son were drowned at Wonewoc. Wis,
while skating on the Wisconsin river.
The bodies were recovered.
DR.. A. B. Simonson, chief Of the med
ical staff of the Calumet and Hecla
Mining Company. has smallpox and is
quarantined at his home at Calumet,
Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
CHINESE LOAN BILL.
French Chamber Passes the Measure
by Good Majority.

Paris, Nov 90 The chamber of dep
uties by vote OF 325 to 2l3, adopted the
Chinese loan, after rejecting two para
graphs of the final article, which the
commission had inserted against the
wish Of the government. and which
would have excluded religious congre-
cations from the benefits of the loanand
which also provided that indemnities be
distributed to private claimants onl.
as China paid the installments Both
paragraphs We're thrown out by big ma
iorities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
TO REMOVE THE BAN.

Athletic Conference of The "Bis Nine
to Consider Williams Case.
Chicago, Nov. 29.-The annual confer
ence of the western colleges and univer-
sites in the big Nine began here to-
day for the purpose of considering mat
ters connected with college sports. Ee-'
fore the meeting efforts will be made to
remove the ban of professionalism at
present on the heads of Mueller, Minre-
sofa; Schrieber Wisconsin; Williams,
Iowa; Redden, Michigan. In none of
these cases, it is said, has the spirit OF
amateur sport been violated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
TALK OF INTERVENTION.

Persistent Rumors in London of For
eisn Intervention in Africa.
London, Nov. 2s.-The Daily News
this morning says:
There have been very persistent ru-
mors in London for the last two days of
foreign intervention in the Boer war.
The form the rumors take points to
German action. with Russia and France
asserting. This would imply a serious
reversal Of the earlier policy of the
powers, wherefore we are inclined to
disregard the rumors."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
EnameIina Work. Destroyed.

New York, Nov 29.-The works Of the
National Enameling and Stamping
Company. in Brooklyn. was entirely de-
stroyed by fire early yesterday, and
George Koch, a watchman- was burned
to death. The loss will be more than
$500 900. The plant occupied nearly an
entire block and the buildings were
filled with tinware of every description.
The fire spread rapidly and the heat be-
came so intense that twenty f1femen
were overcome and had to be carried
away
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
SMALLPOX AT ELDoRA.

Two We'll Developed Cases Discovered
Strict Quarantine Established.
Special to Times-Republican
Eldora, Nov 29.-This city is threat
ened with q run Of smallpox. Two well
developed cases were discovered yester-
day
The affected houses were Immediately
quaraintlned and every precaution tax
en- to prevent the spread OF the disease.
Scarlet fever is also prevalent. There
being number OF cases about town.
Both diseases appear to be in very light
form and the authorities hope to stamp
it out without closing schools. etc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
GENERAL WOOD ARRIVES.

Governor of Cuba Refuses to Give
Opinion on Annexation.
New York, Nov. 29.-Among those
who arrived today from Havana was
General Leonard Wood, governor of Gu
ba. The general said he would proceed
direct to Washington and report to the
president. He said he had expressed no
opinion of the question Of annexation Of
Cuba, and to do SO would be impolitic.
Stories he said. had probably been put
out to affect the elections in Cuba. but
nothing would come OF 1t. Matters are
quiet in Cuba, and preparations are be-
ing made for the coming election In
February.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
TAFT Ordered Home.

Cincinnati, Nov 29-The Times-star
Washington special says: The secretary
of war today sent orders to Manila di-
recting Governor Taft to come home on
leave SO he can recupuerate and regain
his health and strength. Taft leaves for
the United States on the first transport
available
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
Panic at a Revival.

Wellington. Kas., Nov. pa woman
threw a lighted match into a can of
gasoline in the Tabernacle, where a
thousand people We're attending a relig
ious revival last night and the resultant
flames started stampede for the doors.
Several persons were bruised, but no
one was seriously injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29

For 1owa-Fair tonight and .rda
cooler in the extreme southes Q onigf
For Illinois-Fair tonight ) Satu
day. cooler in the central I ht'
PAGE ONE. =
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS: z
Miss Stone May Still B 3 i've.
Another War Cloud.
Colombia Liberals Su q der.
Cause of the Wabas' 8 reck.
Fifteen People Drow-~
Early Days in Iowa Recalled.
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
The Cuban Elections. I
Death of Young Pullman.
News of the Day.
PAGE l.iREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Iowa Behind Other States.
Railroads Settle Difficulty.
Status of College Athletics.
News of the State.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
Great Historical Work Finished.
Postal Abuses.
A Pointer for Van SAINT.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items and News.
Congress and the Tariff.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Close of the Foot Bail Season.
Marshalltown Defeats Oskaloosa.
Death Of ]. M. Gilchrist.
Racy Divorce Suit in Court.
Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Condition Of the Markets.
Fridays Market Quotations.
Defeat Of Terry McGovern.
Decision Costs Large Sum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29

alarmed by the threats of the British
to contiscate their private property In
South Africa, they considering that
such action, which would be mere rob-
berry, would be held to be void after
the war. Kruger sarcastically con-
trasts the merciful attitude of the
Beers toward their enemy with Great
Britain's alleged disgraceful procedure
against the burghers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
American Trade Composition.


London, Nov. 29.-Sixteen reporters
and six British business men gathered
Thursday afternoon in response to the
London Chamber Of Commerce's gen.
eral invitation to hear Seymour Bell, the
commercial agent for Great Britain in
the United States, and sound his views
on American trade competition. He said
that all America wanted from abroad
was daily getting smaller, but that
Great Britain was being cut out OF even
this small portion of the market by
France and Germany. Mr.. Bell attri-
buted this to Great Britaln's backward
ness in using labor saving and auto
matte machinery. He declared the
working closes OF Great Britain must
be educated up to them and be con-
yinced that their use was essential be-
fore Great Britain could compete with
America. Mr. Bell also said there was
no doubt that the reciprocity movement
In the United States would result in the
removal or reduction of many CT the
duties now enforced, but it would be in
the case of articles in which the United
States was quite safe from foreign COM
petition Mr. Bell said there was
growing need for tea and Scotch whis-
XIV In the United States. The statement
disclosed the fact that the India and
Ceylon tea merchants had entered into
pooling arrangement for the purpose
of promoting the sale of their brands in
the United States. The commercial
agent denied the statement that Ameri-
can cement was inferior to Portland ces
ment. One of the few merchants pres
ent declared that American trade was
completely ousting British trade from
Central and South America. Discussing
what became of old men in
America, Mr. Bell said that a man over
As years of age had hard work to get
any position there, and that this was
one Of the most serious factors in the
future American business life. Scotch
whisky, it was also said. is now being
made In New York and exported in
large quantities to South America. Mr..
Bell reassured his hearers that there
was no prejudice against English goods,
only they could not expect them to be
bought when, as in the case OF agricul-
tural machinery, the American articie
was lighter more durable and cheaper.
Nor could the colonies be blamed for
patronizing America in preference to
Great Britain in this branch OF ma
chinery. He praised the specialization
adopted by American manufacturers,
and concluded with declaring that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
THE BONNIE TRIAL.

Deputy CORONER 0IaSSDro0N 0OJ UI
Bruises on Ayers Body.
washington, Nov. 29.-When the trial
of Mrs. Bonine, accused OF killing James
S. Ayres, Jr., was resumed today Dep
uty Coroner Glassbrook continued his
testimony He told further of bruises
found on the bodies of Mrs. Bonine and
Ayres Detective Edward Horne to
whom Mrs. Bonine made her first on II
cial confession, was the next witness
His version of the confession did not
differ materially from those already
nuhlished
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
Collision on Electric Road.

Anderson. Ind, Nov. 29.-An electric
car loaded with twenty-five glass work
ers yesterday, collided with a coal car
while returning to the city from the fac
tory. All of the workmen We're more or
less injured, and three will probably die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
DIRECTORS ARE REsIeNlNG.
Parties to Big Railway Deal Trying to
Meets Laws Requirements.

New York, Nov. 20. The Evening
Post printed the following today: 'Ja-S
cob II. Schiff has resigned as director Of
the Great Northern railway. Thie is
the first Of the resignatione OF direc tors
holding seats in two or more north-s
western railway directorates to be an-s
nounced, and it is believed 1t will be fol-.
lowed by still others"
The Post also said today it believed It
to be only matter Of time ana conveni-3
ence when the designations OF e. II.
Hartman and J. j. Hill from the
Northern Pacific board will be an
uo,1nced =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
Drank the Wrona Poison,

Two Harbors. Minn.. Nov. 29.-Mack
Montroy, of Detroit, and Dave Cum
mings, employees of the Noster estate
lumber camps, are dead as result of
drinking mixture, supposed to be alco-
hol. Another employe is in serious
condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
Not So Many Deahs.

Detroit Nov. Pa news special
from Adrian says according to Romano
E. Schiavone, of Chicago, thru whom
was arranged transportation to Cali
fornia for the Italians killed in Wednes-
day nights wreck on the Wabash,
tfer was only about fifty immigrants on
the west bound train. If true, this re-
duces the death list almost half and the
number of dead would be between forty
n,d 6ff,-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29
PAID $4,000 DAMAGES.
Waterloo Rapid Transit Company Set

Waterloo Rapid Transit Company Set
ties With Parents Of Frank Kerr.
Waterloo, Nov. 29.-The Rapid Tran
sit company today settled with the par
ents of Frank Kerr by paying them
$4,000 in cash on agreement to drop
all proceedings against the company
for damages. Mr.. Kerr was killed Oct.
16 while crossing the track in closed
buggy. The body was carried some
seventy feet from where the vehicle
was struck The coroner's jury did
not fix the responsibility for the acci-
dent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-11-29

while nothing which could not be rem
edied existed to prevent Great Britain
from holding her own. her manufactur-
ers must get more modern machinery,
and must compel their employees to ues