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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Dancers suspended from school.

bloomington. Ind, June 4.-Thirty
members of the high school We're sus-
pended today "a the result of a dance
following the reception given the seniors
by the Juniors on Saturday evening. The
Invitation list included the faculty of
the high school, and at midnight all
Were supposed TO go home. Instead.
hoWever. fifteen couples clrcled the pub
lie square a few times and then Went
back to the hall and danced for several
hours. In the meantime two OF the
professors called, but We're unable to
gain admittance. An investigation fol-
lowed today as result of which all
the Sunday dancers confessed. and they
are under suspension. Several of the
suspended students We're to have been
graduated on Friday, and their parents
are making efforts to have them re-
il stated. They claim the faculty of the
school has no control over the pupils
after school hours
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Blninc-Hichborn Nuptials

Washington. June 4.-Miss Martha
Hichborn. daughter of Rear Admiral
Hlchborii, was married TO James G..
Blaine, the youngest son of the late
Maine statesman. today at the residence
fher parents a small gathering of i'm
mediate relatives and friends witnessed
the CEREMONY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
BATTLE OF vLAKFoNTE1N.
Kitchener Forwards Further Details
fthe Losses


London. June 4.-Kitchener in dis
patch. from Pretoria. says: Dixon > re-
port of the fighting at vlakfonteln on
the 18th is just received. on our side
l45o men. with seven guns were en-
gagged. The force was returning to
camp at Vlakfonteln when the enemy.
under cover of the veldt. fired and rush
ed the rear guard, consisting OF two
guns and 800 men. They Temporarily
captured two guns. When the remain
der of the force came into. action the
Beers were driven off and the guns re-
captured. The Boer position was occu-
pied Our casualties were six officers
and fifty-one men killed. six officers and
115 men wounded, one officer and seven
men missing. One officer and four men
have since died of WOUNDS Forty-one
Beers We're killed on the ground The
further Boer casualties are not known.
Reinforcements are being sent"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
CRACK STEAMERS RAGE
Speedy Lake Steamers Erie and
Tashmoo Race for the
Championship.
Excursion Steamers Garry Large
Crowds to Watch the
Contest.
Latest Reports From the Race
Indicate the Erie as
Winner.

Cleveland o., June 4.--Stripped of
everything that would necessarily catch
the wind, two large modern side wheel
passenger steamers, the City of Erie, of
Cleveland, and the Tashmoo, of Detroit,
lined up this morning for their great
Erie to decide the speed championship
of the great lakes. Steamboat men from
many lake ports gathered to see the con-
test. Special excursion boats took large
loads of passengers to points along the
course. Throngs of curious people also
gathered along the lake shore to catch
glimpse of the racers.
The day dawned bright and clear, with
O light southwesterly breeze stirring II
gentle SWELL Long before the starting
time Cleveland harbor was alive with
crafts and the wharves We're black with
PEOPLE. Whistles blew, bells rang and
the din was deafening as the two mag
1ificent racers steamed up to the stake
boat. The patrol boats busted them
selves in keeping the course clear. APP
parently both boats are evenly matched
The Erie is 324 feet over all, seventy
eight feet beam, AGAINST the Tashmoo;s
go feet length and seventy feet width.
The Eric was built to make fast sched-
Iles between Cleveland and Buffalo un-
der all conditions and has twice the
power of her rival. The Tashmoo was
made for river work. draws much less
water than the Erie and is built like a
cigar. with n sharp tapering PROV. 1t
Is estimated that over 100000 will
change hands as a result of the race.
Betting is even, ranging from small
sums to thousands of dollars. The Cleve-
land s. Buffalo Transit Company has
posted $1,000 on the Erie.
The Erie crossed the starting line at
e.37:56 and the Tashmoo al 9:3S:3l (ofii-
cial time). Off Nottingham, fourteen
miles east, the Tashmoo led by a length.
the Erie apparently slowly gaining,
however.
just before the boats started the wind
yeered around to the north and the
'acers had strong breeze against their
quarter bows. When starter gave the
signal the steamers We're at a dead stop
and on even terms. Much to the sur
prise of the spectators. the Erie was the
first to gain headwaN and crossed the
stake boat line fully two lengths ahead
Of the Tashmoo. The Detroit boat. how
ever. gradually drew up on the Erie. and
as she appeared in the haze three or
TOUR miles eastward the Tashmoo had
overtaken the Cleveland steamer. Car
iier pigeons from the City of Erie off
Willoughy. at eighteen miles east, say
the boat leads by length
on Fairport, twenty eight miles east
OF the starting line, the City of Erie led
py nearly quarter Of a mile The boats
We're steaming at terrific speed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Funeral of Barney Frederick

',IVV IstI 10 = IIIIt'S- INt-I IuDIItdIl.
Conrad, June A. The funeral OF Bar
ney Frederick whose sad death in a
railroad wreck south of st. Paul oc-
Cured Saturday, was held today Mr..
Frederick who was brother to Harry
f. Frederick postmaster at this place
was filing the position of brakeman
when the accident occurred that caused
his death, The funeral was attended by
a large concourse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Oppose Segregation OF Vice.

Minneapolis. MINI, June 4.-Opposi.
tion to Laws regulating vice or ssgre-
eating the evils of the cities Of the
United States took definite form In the
convention OF the National Suffrage
Association yesterday. The action was
brought about by the declaration Of the
physicians and surgeons in ST Paul las,
week and committee was appointed 4
wait upon these medical ner.
The Rev. Anna Shaw. os Philadelphia
brought the question before the conveu-
ton. After reviewing the plan pro-
posed at the physicians meeting she
said:
No worse law under the sun than
that for the segregation Of vice in cities
could be passed. and all the women Of
the convention are opposed to any pro-
positions on this subject. want 10 be
known as standing forever and forever
against such crime
Miss Susan B. Anthony moved the ap-
peintment of a committee consisting of
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, the Rev
Anna Shaw. Rachel Foster Avery, and
Alice Stone Blackwell, which should ap-
rea- before the medical convention and
Show the surgeons what attitude the
convention has taken in regard to the
regulation of vice.
The motion was adopted. and Miss
Anthony was added to the committee.
The afternoon session was long one,
owing to the fact that each of the state
presidents made five minutes address
The sum of 5000 was raised to carry
on suffrage work for the next year.
In the evening the Rev. Celia Parker
Wooliey. of Illinois. spoke on "Woman's
Work in the Community" and Eliza
beth Boynton Harbert, of Illinois. spok
on "For the Sake Of the Childn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
TRAIN BURNS IN TUNNEL.
Peculiar and Costly Accident on the
Pan Handle

Pittsburg. June 4-The Carnegie ac-
commodation on the Pan Handle rail-
road struck a tank car fall of oil in the
Try street tunnel last night The of
Immediately ignited and the train was
completely destroyed. Fortunately there
We're only nine passengers aboard and
all made their escape from the rear end
of the tunnel. One person was slightly
hurt The accident was caused by a
mistake of signals. The loss to the
railroad company will amount to many
thousands of dollars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
THE ENGLISH RACING.
Great Interest in Tomorrow's Der
by-Americnna Wfnnara Todax

London. June 4.-The great Epson
racing carnival commenced today with
an excellent program. Tomorrow's $
derby has aroused far greater enthusl-
asm than usual, owing to Its open char
acter The field will number about
twenty-five. w. C. Whitney's yolody-
ovski IL. Reiff). remains a strong IA
vorite at to 2 against the field. All
those interested in horses are extreme
ly sanguine. tho they somewhat dread
the size Of the field William Third,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Fet1y Landed in Jaii.

Pittsburg, June 4-Benjamin Fetty.
who narrowly escaped lynching at the
hands of a mob at McKeesport. Pa,
yesterday and last night. for an alleged
assault on four-year-old girl, was
brought to this city this morning and
lodged in the county Jail for safe keep
ing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Grntn Ficlds on Firc.

Los Banos. Cal. June "A disas-
trous grain fire is raging in the valleys
at the foothills southwest of Los Banos.
"A high west wind is carrying the fire
rapidly southeasterly toward the plains
The flames have already destroyed 2O,-
600 acres a .,rain and feed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Accldentto Now Dcfen,,cr

Newport, r. l.. June i.-The cup de-
fender Constitution was dismasted while
on trial spin this afternoon. The acci-
dent happened while the yacht was off
Brenton's reef lightship. To all appear
ances the Constitution was badly Grip
pied, the mainsail and rigging being car
fipl overhoard
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
serious wrcck at A,inntn

Atlanta, Ga. June "A passenger
train on the Southern railway was run
into by a switch engine ds it was pass
ing the Atlanta shops at IL o'clock this
morning, three miles from the city.
Three passengers We're killed and
twelve injured. The dead: Mrs. A. A.
Lemon and Miss Alma Lemon, McDon-
ough. Ca: and II. NJ. Nickers, Florilia.
Badly injured: A. +. Bun and a. L..
Fouche.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Bnd Fire at Mnttoon. III.

Mattoon, H.. June 4.--Fire which
threatens the destruction of the resi-
Gence portion of the city has already de-
stroyed the Jordan Poultry Company's
plant. Kings. Lover & Duncan's ware
houses and several dwellings,. Loss thus
far s5O non
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04

Minister Thomas. at special audience
of King Oscar at the palace today. pre-
sented his majestey with signed phot-
ograph of President Mckinley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Lieut.. Gan'rcy Dca d .

Pensacola. Fla, June 4.-Lieut. john
Liddell Caffery. of the United States
marines. and son of ex-senator Caffery,
of Louisiana, died here today. In div
ing into pond on Saturday he broke
one of the cords Of his neck, resulting in
paralysis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Mrs. Maybrlck Is Not Free

London. June 4.-Inquiry made at the
United states embassy regarding the
statements published in the United
States TO the effect that Mrs Florence
Maybrick was released from Woking
prison May "A and sailed the following
day for the United States under an as-
sumed name, show there is no truth in
the report.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
national Manufacturer. Meet.

Detroit. June i--Men of business rep
resenting the leading manufacturing in
stitutions of the United States to the
number of $50 gathered here today
whe nthe sixth annual convention of
the National Association OF Manufac-
turers of the United States was called
to order. After an address of welcome
and response President Theodore c..
Zarch read the annual report
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Rus.lnn LOSS I'M comma.

London, June 4.-The Exchange Tele-
graph Company published dispatch
from ST. Petersburg saying that the
Russian Casualty list in China. includ-
ing the storming of Pekin shows thirty
one officers and 6s2 men We're killed or
died of wounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Mrs. AcK1nIey,s Condition is en-
changed.

Washington, June 4-Drs. Johnston,
ste:nberg and Rixey We're in consulta-
ton over an hour at the white house
this morning .Nt 11:3o Cortelyou gave
out the following: Mrs. Mckinleys
physicians report that she had COM
Portable night and her condition - not
materially changed since yesterday"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Wants 10 BE state Committeeman
snecial to Times- -Rennhllcan

:
Boone. June 4.-In letter to the
News yesterday Hon. S. r. Dyer an
nources himself as candidate for the
place Of John F. Drug on the state re-
publican committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Philanthropy.

"How you must enjoy being philan.
thropist" said the sprightly young WON.
an.
II don't quite understand you," replied
the man OF earnest manners.
1t must be such pleasure to feel
that you have plenty OF money and can
always be doing Good.'
Yes; but the only difficulty Is that one
can't always be sure whether he is doing
good or being done good. d."-Washinstor
Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04

Chicago received 24.575 cars Of live
stock during May. compared with 23.O30
cars In April and 24,o2s In May. 1900
Reuben H. Donnelly was elected pres
ident of the Chicago exchange and John
H. Mitchell was chosen treasurer. There
was but one ticket in the field fsr these
offices.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Tho Erie wins

Erie. Pa, June 4--An unofficial report
says the City Of Erie reached the stake
boat one minute and thirty-four sec.
onds ahead Of Tashmoo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
wnlderscc Postponc. Depnrtur

Berlin. June 4.-Waldersee has post
poned his departure from Tien Tsin
pending an investigation of the military
affair on the Taku road.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
TRAGEDY AT LINCOLN.

MIS-. MaDeI Walk Grand Albert Brink
Attempt Suicide = The Former Is
Dead.
Lincoln, June Al. Albert Brink.
who with Mrs. Mabel Fl. Walker took
poison early this morning. is in fair
way TO recover and is in the custody of
the police. The body of Mrs. Walker
was taken to the nlorgue and an in
quest will be held during the day. Her
husband, who is agent for an eastern
publishing house, is either at Denver or
in the western part of this state. Brink
says the dead woman and himself We're
infatuated. that she challenged him to
die with her and that they both swal-
lowed cocaine and wood alcohol Mrs.
Walker was attractive and educated.
Brink came here from Milwaukee and
lis we'll connected
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04

New York. June "A cablegram
today announced the arrival OF the
American steamer Northman at Ham
burg today from Chicago after a pas
sage of thirty-five days. The Northman
is the first steamer in the new
Chicago Hamburg service to cross the
ocean and her voyage has been watched
With interest as a test of the probable
success of the undertaking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
EIGHT KILLED IN MINE.

Explosion In CHAPLIN Nine In Mfchi.
gan Results Fatally.
IRON Mountain, Mich, June flight
men We're Killed at the seventh level in
Chapin mine this morning by an explo-
Sion and sufoea.ed from the fumes of
burning powder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04

Recent history of labor troubles in
Des Moines illustrates the prevailing
prosperity The clerks union had had
its own way in the matter of securing
holidays. In other years there has
been good deal of trouble on this
score. but this year perfect agreement
has been entirely successful in securing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
crBASs WE'RE DECEIVED.
People of Cuba Supposed Platt
Amendment Adopted.


Washington, June 4.-Inside informa-
ticn concerning the action of the Cub
an convention on the Platt amendment
has just been received in Washington.
1t appears that the first draft of the
amendment as interpreted by the ma
jority of the committee on relations
with the United States. was submitted
to General Wood and by him sent 10
Washington. This draft was approved
by Secretary Root and hts approval was
made known 70 the Cuban convention.
When the matter came up for discussion
however, it was found there We're a
number of delegates whose votes could
only be obtained by extended aitera-
tons, amendments and interpretations,
which We're finally adopted by the con-
vention and rejected by Secretary Root.
1t is stated officially that the people
Of Cuba believed that the Platt amend
ment had been adopted and tha. they
We're satisfied. Such was the belief Of
the people of the United States until
the draft of the adopted amendment
was received here. Beliefs expressed in
official circles here that the Cuban peo-
pie as a whole are perfectly satisfied
with the Platt amendment and that it
will finally be adopted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04

Presidential Appointments Today.
Washington June 4-The president
today made the following appoint
ments.
Simon A1ichelet, to be agent White
Earth Indian agency, Minnesota.
Francis F Elsey. Indian Territory. to
be chairman ofreferences to assess and
appairse the damages for the right of
way Of the Arkansas and Choctaw rail-
way thru the Choctaw and Chickasaw
nations in Indian Territory
Arthur ". Refley Kansas. 20 be
townsite commissioner and appraiser
for the Chickasaw nation, Indian Terri
tory
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-09-03
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Women OF the M. e. Church. Of
Hockessin, held a peach festival in the
Odd Fellows Hall of that. town on
Saturday night The attendance was
large and a neat sum was realized.
On account Of a disarrangement Of
one hand the large clock in the French
street railroad station was sent to a
local clock maker for repairs
Candidates for the Delaware Col
lege football team went into training
in Rehoboth yesterday.
From Anthony Whip and wife, of
Colwyn, the Pennsylvania railroad has
purchased a strip OF land 1903 of an
acre for $500.
On Sunday next the Hebrew Sun
day School Society will give an ex-
cursiOn to Woodland Beach on the
steamer Thomas Clyde.
Farmers of Brandywine hundred
will hold a fair in Brandywine Park
from September 9 to IA. Many entries
already have been made
According TO Chief of Police Mas
sey's monthly report, there were 32S
arrests during the month of August.
After a successful week, the Twin
Ooks campmeeting has closed
Secretary OF State Caleb r. lay
ton has sold his 156-acre farm, near
Georgetown, to Mahlon c. Belts. Of
this city.
While workmen were making an ex-
|cavaticn for an addition to the keg mill
OF the E. l. Du Pont de Nemours & Co.
the other day they encountered a nest
Of seventeen-year loousts in the grub
state
Superintendent of Signals Smith. o,
the P. w. a B. railroad. has establish
ed a series Of signals in Darlington.
Nd.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-09-03
KNIGHTS JOURNEY To WASHINGTON
Delaware Party Left Last Night for III
Capital CITY

Delaware will be well represented at
the annual convocation of the General
Chapter of America. knights OF St
John and Malta. which ccnvenes today
in Washington, d. .. for a three-days'
session.
For the accommodation o. Delawar-
cans who desired TO attend a special
car vas attached TO the F.. W. & b.
south-bound train which left this city
at 6.46 o'clock last evening.
The Wilmington branch of the or
der is Officially represented by the
following members: Most Eminent
Grand Commander Charles Hayward,
p. M. 81 e. G. c.. James McKelvey; Dict
I'D. G. p. Charles II. Collins: p. c., Ed
ward Shriner: p. O.. william Lackey;
E c.. N. c. Lakeland; p. c., julius
Ranhut; c.. Charlss Lay: p. c., Au-
gust Sidel; p. c., Samuel w. Taylor; e.
c.. Harry Pennen; p. c.. ]. r. Fitzger-
aid; p. e.. Thomas Moore, and p c.,
Lewis Kirk.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-09-03
COLLEGE REOPENS
ON NEXT TUESDAY
Delaware Students viii Have
Little Inconvenience Dur.
Ing Repairs

Delaware College will reopen, as
usual, on the second Tuesday in Sep
TEN er, and class work will begin on
the morning of Thursday, the 18th
The entrance examinations will be held
en- Tuesday and Wednesday, the 10th
and 18th, beginning at 10 o'clock.
BY reason of the fact that the repairs
to the dormitory are as yet incom-
plete. students who desire TO lodge in
that building will have TO seek temper
AIRY lodgings elsewhere. Arrangements
have been made by which such temper
airy lodgings may be obtained at a
moderate price The president of the
college will be glad at any time before
the reopening of the college to fur
nish a list of those persons in the town
who are willing to offer such accom-
mediation to students, and students are
urged to make such necessary arrange
ments as far as possible before the
opening day. 80
The president and other members OF
the faculty will be glad to advise with
freshmen and others as to lodgings on
the days set for the the entrance ex.
aminations. and the authorities Of the
college will see to IL that students SUI.
] fer as little inconvenience ant
expense as possible by reason
of the necessary delay in tn,
completion of the repairs to the dor
mitory. The library and the recita
tion rooms OF individual profession
will be open as study rooms to any stu
dents that find their temporary lOdg
ings in any way inconvenient for sucl
purpose. These rooms are airy. con
venient. and well lighted with cleo
tricity.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-09-03
Residenta Are Uomnlnlnlnr

Residents in the vicinity Of Seventh
and ButtonwoOd streets. the terminus
OF the Seventh street line OF the Peo-
pies Railway Company. are complain
ing about the manner in which cars
are run over that route. A man came
to the office yesterday and said that If
the crew Of a car is few minutes ate,
that instead OF running to the end OF
the line, when the car is two on three
blocks away il starts on its return trip
regardless Of the passengers who may
be waiting. He says that he does not
believe that the managers of the line
know of this state OF affairs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-09-03
CROSBY
4 HILL
COS. GOT and 600 Market ST.

After a seasons selling we
expect to have some remnants
over. This season finds us with
an extraordinary amount of
them; we are going through
the stock, shelf by shelf, and
all must be turned out Come
Wednesday; we will have a
big lot of them ready for you,
Just the right length for
skirts or children's suits.
About 200 wooden remnants
all shades and some plaids at
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-09-03
Half Price.

About % remnants lawns
at half price.
About 76 remnants ging-
hams at half price.
About 40 remnants damask
one-third off.
81 percale waists from Zoe.
TO 39c.
40 white India Lawn waists
from $1.25 to 75c.
118 doz. linen collars from
12He. to Sc.
Light running ball-bearing
sewing machine, 1-3 the price
of others.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-09-03
DIED.

LEWIS.-ln this city, on September 1,
1901, Elsie May Lewis, infant daughter
OF Frank and Sarah Lewis, ahed S
weeks.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
Invited TO attend the funeral services from
the residence Of her parents, No l0li
Church street. on Tuesday afternoon, Sep
TENDER 3 az o'clock. lntermcnt Lom-
hardy Cemetery.
BARTLETT.-In this city. on Sunday,
September J. 1901, Joseph c. Bartlett,
aged 81 years
'COLE.-ln this city. on September /, 1901,
Albert F. son OF James f., and Alice
r. Cole, aged "a years
Philadelphia. on the
August 81, Joseph. infant son OF Joseph
and BERTHE V. Weatherby, aged IL
months.