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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
DEATH LIST INCREASES
Later Reports Show the South.
ern Storm Was Worse Than
First Reported.
Number oi Dead in Birmingham
Now Known to Have Been
Nineteen.
Michigan Storm Causes Much
Damage to Property.-Storm
at Sea.

Birmingham, Ala. March 26.-Much
more horrible than the first reports of
the cyclone yesterday are the realities
which have thus far come out today. In
this city 1t is now certain that eighteen
persons were killed and thirty or forty
more or less injured. The path of the
storm was wide, covering practically
every hamlet in Jefferson county. AT
Ircndale three persons were killed. three
wounded and twenty houses wrecked.
At Brighton, a school house was demol-
ished and three women severely injured.
AT Pratt City, the Methodist church.
high school, commissary of Tennessee
company and thirty negro silacks We're
demolished. The villages of Terruss-
Vile and Weems are reported destroyed
but word can not be received from
them, as all wires are down. The prop
erty loss in Birmingham is estimated al
100000. Towns north of Birmingham
Woodlawn and Avondale were also viz
lEited and scores of houses damaged, bu1
no loss of life is reported. Today's eff
forts in the storm stricken regions o
the Birmingham section are being di-
Isrected towards giving relief to those
who lost their all by the fury Of thu
winds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
tent which it is understood the czar'a

tent which 1t is understood the czar's
government is to obtain by secret
treaty This government has informa
tion regarding this treaty, and while
there is no Indication of the exact ma
ture or source of this information 1t is
considered accurate and definite. The
president and cabinet, 1t is understood,
have no direct information concerning
an imminent rupture between Russia
and Japan or it's extent, but develop
!ments are being watched with eager in
terest. Generally, it is not believed here
there will be collision between the two
powers, as there is strong impression
that Japan would not undertake war
with Russia sngle-handed and there is
no indication she would be Joined by an
other power.
News from the Philippines. as COM
municated to the cabinet by Secretary
Root, continues not only reassuring but
much more favorable than could be an
ticipated.
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T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
Thc wen,th..-.

Tho wenthe.
Iowa and Illinois-Fair tonight and
"Wednesday.
South Dakota,-Fair tonight and
warmer in the north and west; Wednes-
day cloudy and colder in the west.
PAGE ONE.
NEWS:
China May Not Sign Treaty
Warning From United States.
China Between Two Fires
Statement From the Cabinet
More Damage by Storm.
The Minnesota Plan
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
China Makes Final Appeal.
Britain on Nicaragua Treaty.
News OF the Day.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Iowa Municipal Elections.
Peculiar Case at OttumWa.
Insurance For State Institutions
| News of the State.
PAGES FoUK AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
roster Nlii SNltndfdW.
Another Record Broken.
Railroad Prosperity.
How TO Buy Beef.
Looker-On's Observations.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIN AND SEVEN.
ECITYs NEWS:
Jones wins Mayorship-Partial Re
publican Victory.
| Another Reported Central Deal.
De Notes Lecture.
Brief CITY News.
PAGE FIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Special Grain Letter by Wire.
Tuesday Market Quotations.
High Prices for Corn.
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TO Aid Nego t1ations.
TO SUPPRESS RIOTS.
Russia Takes Ex xtrcme Measures to
Quell Disturbances.

s st. Petersburg, March 26-A dispatch
says in consonance with what is be-
lieved to be the cars expressed wish,
that the minister of the interior has
published instructions for authorities of
towns and provinces, recommending
preventive measure against disturb
ances. .ass being more effective.
a circular issued by the minister of
the Interior blames the police for not
crushing demonstrations at the outset
by dispensing the gathering crowds. It
is said the police must learn where and
when demonstrations are planned and
mass their forces there. Above all, or
| der must be restored at any cost, and
b,he authorities must not fear to use
necessary force and severity. The mill
tars can be called upon when firing is
4 necessary and cavalry may be sum-
moned upon any occasion to clear the
/ streets
The Literary Society has been ordered
4 To close its premises, owing to the pro-
test of the authorities during the recent
/ riots issuel a short time ago. A student
at ST Petersburg University, who has
been sentenced to two years military
service and drafter into the regiment, is
soon 10 leave for Turkestan. A woman
student and Lieut.. Kutness. OF the sap
per battalion, have been found dead
near Yamaburg in St Petersburg prov
ince They had committed suicide.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
.CH|NA y'y NOT sign
Up to Il Hour Today China
Had Signed Manchu-
ian Treaty.
The ' ed States Warned China
Against Entering Into Terri-
torial Deal.
Gar Becoming Extremely Ner-
vous Over His Policy in
the East.

London, March 2s-The foreign Office
and Chinese minister Informed the As
sociated Press at s:l5 p. m. today that
she Manchurian treaty had not been
signed according to their latest advices
today. Whether or not it will be signed
they were unable to say.
The press is beginning to display un-
sasiness on account of the position
taken by Japan with regard to Manchu-
ria. tho the Bourse Gazette expresses
itself enthusiastically. declaring its conf
dence that this question will never be-
come an apple of discord between the
TWO mightiest Asiatic powers
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Medals for American sailors.

Vsfs!fif.. r7n. -iafVif -5.-----f ni'u VI. de
Iansssan. the minister of marine of the
French republic, the navy department
has received two beautiful silver med
ais ard diplomas awarded 10 p Aus
seresa and Patrick Mullen. sailors on
the Z. S. battleship Kentucky in recog-
milton Of courage exhibited by them on
November II in the port of Atgisrs. in
rescuing four French sailors, whose
boat had capsizsd.
The Kentuckys sailors leaped over
board ard held no the men in the water
until help arrived. A question having
arisen whether the medals could be ac-
icepted in the absence of an actof con
sress it was decided they could, mas
much as the men We're not officers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
TIE CAR IS NERVOUS.
Eastern Question and Attempts on
His Life Cause Him worry.


His Life Cause Him w orry.
London, March ga dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from
Paris states on the highest authority
that mine has been discovered beneath
the palace of Emperor Nicholas at
sT'zarskoe- -Sslo, seventeen miles south Of
Sc. Petersburg. Several notables. the
dispatch adds. are implicated in the plot
against his majesty. The Russian press
us not permitted to mention the affair.
The Birmingham Post. which is close
" in touch with Joseph Chamberlain,
says news received in high quarters in
London indicates that the czar is in a.
Very nervous STATE owing to the condi-
tion of the political horizon. 1t is said
he fears the policy of his ministers in;
the far east. while the student troubles
and threats against his life, of which
there are more than have been pub
llished. have completely unnerved him.
His medical advisers have strongly
cpunseled a yachting cruise. but the
car refuses to follow the advice Those
benind the scenes in Russia take a very.
grave View Of the present agitation and
think it is the beginning of more SER
Hi0u5 troubles
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Big Freshct Il Feared.

Oshkosh. Wis. March 26.-Offic.als of
the United States engineering depart
ment say that there is great danger this
spring of floods in the Fox and Wiscon-
sin river valleys that may prove de-
structive and expensive. There Is a
vast amount of water in these valleys
to be drained off this spring and IL the
thaw comes with suddenness it may
prove too much for the natural drain
age facilities. The engineers point out
that last fall when the marches froze
up they were full Of water. The lakes
about here were full last fall and are
now at very high stage There has
been large fall Of snow and rain late
ly and Things are just about right for a
freshet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
VERDICT FOR CHAMBERLAIN.
a london Newspaper Mulcted 70

A London Newspaper Mulcted for
Libel.
London, March 26-Arthur Chamber
lain. in his libel suit against the Star
and Morning Leader. has been awarded
el.5Oo Chamberlain, who is brother
of Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamber
lain, brought suit in connection with
charges made by newspapers regarding
ammunition supplied the government
by Chanlberlain's $ Company
After the verdict in the case of Ar
thur Chamberlain, Neville Chamber
lains dbel suit against the same pa
spers was settled for similar damages
and all imputations withdrawn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
Plan to Launch Shamrock III.

Y London, March 26.-A Glasgow dis
patch says next week has been provis-
ionally fixed on for the launch of Sham
rock H. from the yards of Denny Bros,
while another dispatch says the date is
to be April 20. Capt. Sycamore is quot
ed as saying that the new boat will be
an eye-o opener for the Americans. Lady
Roberts. the wife of the commander in
chief is expected to participate in the
launching ceremony.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26

the bridge between the north and south
sides. sixty-foot dam in the Root
river at Hokah, Mimi, was washed
away. That little river is now on one
of the worst rampages in its history and
farmers are threatened with serious
damage, The Mississippi and Black riv-
ers have overfowed all the lowlands in
the vicinity and several families have
been compelled to move to higher
fprni1nd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
Break From No.ewater.

Lincoln. Neb.. March 26.-On today's
ballot on United States senator three of
Meigeljohns supporters. Cressy, Lowe
and Spencer, who lately have been bal
loting for Rcsewater, followed up the
break from him. begun in last nights
caucus and voted for Meikeljohn again.
The ballot: Allen. fusion. 90; W. H.
Thompson, fusion, SO; Berge fusion, a;
ID. E. Thompson, SO; Crounse, 6; currie
g; Meikeljohn. %; Rosewater. %; neces-
sary to elect, 60.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
viii Bencflt England.

London, March 26.-Sir Theodore Dox-
ford. speaking at the annual meeting
OF William Doxford & Sons of Sunder-
land, said that as long asst the heavy inn
port duties on steel continued in the
United States British snip builders
would be able to get American steel at
from 20 to 40 shillings less per ton than
the price the same steel sold for in
America. Hence the steel combination
selling its surplus production in Great
Britain would keep up the cost of
American built ships and keep down
the cost Of ships built in Great Britain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
Mrs. Nation at CINCINNATI

Cincinnati. o., March 26.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation began the day by attending an
early mass at the Catholic cathedral.
tho she Is not communicate of that
church. She announced her program
here would be one of verbal persuasion
and not violence. She proposes TO see
the mayor and chief Of police and to
visit and inspect some OF the worst re-
sorts in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
LOVE MADE HIM CRAZY.
Farm Hand Kiils one. Wounds n

Farm Hand kf1Is One. WOUNDS Two
and Suicides.
Los Angeles, March 2scrazed for
love OF Mrs w G. Stratton. the wife of
a prosperous ranger living near Comp
ton. Clarence Crawford. farm hand.
aged %. last night lnoitally wounded.
Ralph Mulherrpn, killed Mr. stiatton
ard attempted 10 Kill Mrs. stratton. and
3tlen committed suicide. L is supposed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
SEVEN MEN ROB BANK.
ney Get SO, 900 In Cash at somer-

They Get So, 700 In Cash at somer-
set, Ohio.
Somerset, o., March 2s.-seven men
broke open the Somerset Bank early
this morning. Only 5000 in cash was
taken by the robbers. In their hurry
overlooking $4,000 in gold coin and Sc
curities. The robbers escaped after
many shots were exchanged between
them and citizens who We're aroused by
the explosion. a posse and bloodhounds
are on the trail OF the thieves
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
POISON In THE SOUP.
Servant Attempts to XIII Her Em-
ploYer,s Family

Helena, Mont. March 2s.-Mrs. j. f.
Toteman died here as a result of nlys-
terious poisoning. With four members
of her family she was stricken while
dining on Sunday. Celery soup served
during the meal is supposed to have
contained poison. A servant who pre-
pared the soup is now in the hospital
suffering from nervous orostration. and
lit is believed while temporarily unbal-
anced she put poison in the soup Mrs
Toteman is the wife of the superintend-
ent of the Big Blackfoot Milling Com
pany. Toteman and two children were
slightly affected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
Troops for Philippines.

Chicago, March 26-The Second bat
talon of the Fifth United States infan-
try, consisting of nine officers and 60C
enlisted men, in command of Lieut.. Col
A. H. Bowman, left Fort Sheridan to-
day in two special trains over the Chi
cago & Northwestern railroad for San
francisco. The battalion will sail from
San Francisco on April let for the Phil
Sippines. where the other two battalions
OF the regiment are now serving.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
SHORT rELEGRAMs.

Severe lighting occurred Friday last
between the British and Beers at
Hartebeestfontein, east of Klerksdorp,
Transvaal.
The West Park ice palace. Fifty-sec-
ond and Jefferson streets. Philadelphia,
was destroyed by fire. entailing loss
of 100000.
Lorrin Blodgett, the eminent statis-
tician and one of the foremost authori-
ties on higher economies, died, aged 10
at Philadelphia. Pa.
Thieves entered the residence of DR.
Nathan Brill. on West Seventy Sikh
street. New York city. and secured jew
lelry said to be worth $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
I Danger at Lae,rosss. WIS.

La Crosse, Wis. March 2s.-The water
in all the streams In this vicinity is
rapidly rising and considerable damage
has been done to the numerous dams
and bridges by ice gorges. Dynamite
has been used TO break up the gorge in
the La Crosse river within the city linn
its, which had threatened TO cargy away:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26

HER SINGING DAYS OVER.
Nine sembrich TO Eetire Because of
Throat Trouble

san Francisco. March PC Nine. Sem
brich may never sing in public al gain.
Her physicialss have advised the fa-
nous Cperatic soprano 8 cancel all ela-
sgagements ard retire ta hsr home IN.
Dresden for rest She leaves tomorrow
for Europe Manager Graft has dis
banded the company Nine. sembrien
is suffering from 3 severe ,llroat trou-
bic, which IS gradually growing worse.
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Arbifration Refused.

Marseilles. March 2s.-The ship own
ers and master lockers committee have
finally refused arbitration, owing to the
allegation that the strikers had intimat.
ed they would not abide by decision
unless 1t was favorable to them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
UNJUsTLY IMPRISONED.
Fifty-two American Railroad Men
in Mexican .Jails.

in Mexican Jails.
Topeka, Kas.. March 2e., Edward
King an American who has been in the
railroad service in Mexico, was in To-
peka today on his way to Washington
where he will try to secure government
aid in releasing fifty-two American
railroad men who are in Mexican pris.
ems. King says the men were unjustiy
imprisoned and they were kept in jail
without being given hearing King
himself is out on parole and must bt
back in the City of Mexico by April II
to stand trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
senator Quay Improving.

Pittsburg, March 26.-Rumors that
Senator Quay is suffering from nervous
prostration and Is in serious condition
was set at rest today upon receipt OF a
telegram from his son at St. Luieie,
Fla, stating that the senator is improv-s
ing steadily and that there are no Gngs.
Of nervous prostration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
BLOW ToDEBENTURE COMPANIES
Ohio Supreme Court Decides Against
Rouh5f-r,,, pov,t,a


Columbus o., March 26.-The gu
preme court took decided stand
against the debenture companies of
Ohio. In the case of the Interstate In
vestment Company of Cincinnati, action
was brought in behalf of the state to
oust the company from Ohio The
question was upon the demurrer of the
state to the answer of the company in
the suit. The court sustained the de-
murrer and granted the order of custer.
Cincinnati, March 26. Following the
supreme court decision against the In
terstate Debenture Bond Company.
Judge Pfleger today appointed two re-
ceivers for the concern. The assets will
not exceed sl75.OOO; the liabilities may
reach 100000, possibly more. The con
Germ has 1900 policy holders scattered
all over the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
CRAZY ON TEMPERANCE.
Woman Arrested Mt Rochester
Charge of burning "a Hotel.

Snur9e OF Burning a Hotel.
Rochester, n. Y, March 26.-Eliza II.
McNease has been arrested on war
rant charging her with arson in the
third degree, in having on Sunday even-
ing attempted to burn the Brede noteL
Mr.. McNease is a member of the Saliva
tion Army and her neighbors believe
her to be crazy on the temperance lues-
stion- She is said to have threatened to
burn the NOEL ard any other liquor
places she can Gst at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
Dam Break Flood. y,ll.pe.

Manitowoc, Wis, March 26.-The dam
on the East Twin river. in the village of.
Mishicott. suddenly gave way yesterday
noon, and 1t is estimated that the sud
den overflow Of water did damage to the
amount Of $4,000. Houses were COM
pletely turned around. Three bridges,
one in the village and two just south.
We're badly damaged, and it will cost
.oevr $4,000 to repair them. The top of
the dam is entirely destroyed. another
heavy loss
The water is five feet deep on the
main street of the village and all cell
lars are submerged. Several large stores
are heavy losers and much grain in
store will be entirely lost. The inhabi-
tants of the village had somewhat pre-
pared for the accident and no lives were
lost, altho there were several narrow es-
capes The heavy rain of Sunday night
and thaw of the past few days caused
the accident.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
George Wiilard DeaA.

Battle Creek. Mich. March 2s.-Hon.
George Willard, ex-congressman from
the Third district. died today. aged u
from apoplexy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
.ReYoltin Arabiu.

Constantinople March 26.-The we'll
known Arab sheish, Hamid Ed Dit has
again raised the standard OF revolt
against Turkish rule in Yemen. one OF
the principal divisions OF Arabia. The
village near Monastir which was an
nounced yesterday to have been burned
Is named Keuprik. One hundred and
seventy houses are reported to have
been destroyed by marauders and a
number OF the Inhabitants. Mussulmans
and Bulgarians. are said to have been
l,fllod
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
ENGLISH TURF EVENT.
Capt. Rall's Little Eva Wins Lincoln.
shire Handicap.

London, March 26.-At the second
days racing today of the Lincoln spring
meeting the Lincolnshire handicap of
1000 sovereigns was added to the
sweepstakes CT fifteen sovereigns each
for three year-olds and upwards dis
tance one mile was won by Captain F.
C. Rails brown mare, Little Eva:
James Joicey's Alvescot second and G.
Cokerill's Lackford third. Twenty
eight horses started. Considerable in
terest was manifested in this race. The
runners included w. c. Whitney's Jean
Beraud. with Lester Reiff in the saddle.
and Richard Croker's bay colt Harrow,
with Johnnie Rieff up. Little Eva was
strong favorite with Harrow second
choice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
LAGAscoGNE ARRIVES.
Big Line steamer Tossed About b.
Terrific Gales.

New York, March &c Battered by
fierce seas and tossed about by terrific
GALES, the French line Steamer La Gas
cogne arrived today from Havre, forty
eight hours overdue. The liner left.
Havre on March 16 and until March 20
had fine weather. On the morning of
the 21st the wind came up from the
northwest and the gales lasted thruout
the following three days. Several times
the steamer was obliged to turn tail and
lun before the fury OF the blast. Great
seas broke over the starboard side with
enormous force and the iifeboats on the
upper deck We're wrenched from their
davits and smashed, the davits being
bent almost double. Two liferafts were
lifted bodily from the upper deck and
cropped down upon the upper structure,
smashing the skylghts and ventilators.
Rats were stove in at many places and
I the damage is beyond repair. Fortu-
nately none of the passengers were hurt.
BLOW TO COMPANIES
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
KNOX FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
Pittsburg Man Will Be offered
Grfees. Place Thursday.

Washington, March 26.-The president
has sent for p. G. Knox, Pittsburg at
torney He is expected here Thursday
when the attorney generalship will be
Offered him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
me pekin s1fuat1on.

Pel,in. March 26-The foreign minis
tcrs Will not meet again until the COM
mittee is ready to report on China's re-
sources. The Australian contingent
will sail for home tomorrow. The
japanese regiment IS starting today for
Japan.
TO Aid Segot1attons.
Berlin March a6.-Dr. Steubel, direct
Sorsof the colonial department, has start
ed for London TO assist in expediting
the conclusion of negotiations regarding
the Indemnity to be demanded of China.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-26
THE MICHIGAN STORM.
Loss of Life In Kalamazoo County
Greatly Exnggeratcd.

Kalamazoo. Mich. March Pa cy-
clone which swept across the southeast
corner of Kalamazoo county yesterday
cut off Communication with the outside
world, resulting in a largely exaggerat
ed loss of life and property in the dis
,trict. Up to noon today no fatalities
are reported. but two persons are
known to have been seriously hurt.
They are Mrs. N. Tripp and Miss Sny
der, both of Pavilion, where the storm