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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
Department of Agriculture
Gives a Comparative Sum
mary of Conditions
LARGE YIELD, BUT POOR QUALITY
Will Be Great Demand Among Millers
for Good Hard Grain to Mix With
the Poorer Quality to Make the Flour
saIeahle-Estimates for September
is.

Washington. Oct. 17.-The depart
of the world shows that owing to the
remarkably cool and wet summer ex-
perlenced thruout considerable part
of Europe, the harvest of 1902 is one of
the latest on record. The promise of
all abundant yield has peen only partly
fulfilled i'll Europe, allowing for grain
gathered in damaged condition and for
that actually spoiled. In bread grains
there will be demand amounting, to
millers in the countries,to suffering, for
good, dry grain to mix with home pro-
duct. A semi-officiai Russian estimate
makes the wheat, rye, barley and oats
crops Of that country not only larger
than in 1901, but exceeding the average
for five years, 1S96-l9U0. The estimate
puts the winter wneat crop in round
numbers at 4s9,0OO.00O bushels; rye,
s54, ,O0c,U0 bushels; barley, 2S2,00O,000
bushels, and oats, o4S,000,0OO bushels.
Tnruout about four titths of the Ger
man empire harvesting was delayed by
frequel. rains and there was still mucn
grain in the fields in the middle OF Sep
tembei.
The Austrian official figures for Sep
temb1r say wheat and barley are good,
average crops, whlic rye is only medium
to good.
From hungary the Official report for
September SLOWS that maize has suf-
fered from drought in some districts,
the plants producing no ears. In 9TH
sers the sraln ripened before the ears
attained normal development.
The Roumanian wheat crop is OIL
scially estimated as the best in many
wears.
The Bulgarian cereal crops are fairly
satisfactory.
The French ministry Of agriculture
has issued preliminary report, giving
the wheat production of France as 35a.-
10000 bushels. an increase OF over
IS pes .sta, sNes laft.
The crops in Belgium are stated to be
comparatively satisfactory.
In Great Britain the area under wheat
cultivation is 25,50S acres greater than
in 1901. Recent weather thrucut Great
Britain helped it so far as completing
their belated harvest.
Harvesting is progressing favorably
in Denmark. Rye and wheat are a nor
NAL yield and of good quality.
The wheat crop of Italy would be ap-
proximatcly 13O,OOo,ooo bushels.
Recent rains in Argentine entirely
saved the crops and IL is expected the
Yields will exceed last years by over 40
,,ar oopt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
sAREs RUsso.TUa,iisH SCHEME
LONDON Mail Correspondent Says Re-
naMal of Treat. Mas Planned.


newal of Treat, Mas Planned.
London, Oct. 11.-In a dispatch from
loucnaiest, koulnanla, the corresponds
ent OF the Daily Mail says he has just
returned from Constantinople, where lie
Investigated the reported Russian diplo-
matte adv ances to Turkey. He says he
is aole to affirm positively that the
Grand Duke Nicholas OIL Russia, during
his visit to the sultan, proposed to Tul :
#;-ey the revival Of the Unkia1 -Skelessl
treaty, which was concluded in June OF
1905 and which established a Russo
Turkish alliance. Under the terms OF
his treaty the porte undertook, at Rus
,-ia's request, to exclude. IN time of war
all foreign warships from the Black SEA,
while Russia undertook, at Turkeys le-
quest, to furnish aid by land and sea
forces.
This treaty, continues the CORE
spondeIt of the Daily Mail, which really
placed Turkey in the position of suo-
jecL state OF Russia, lasted for eight
years, but on account Of the opposition
of the western powers 1t was not re-
newed. Russia now proposes not only
TO renew it, but to introduce articles
Strengthening its pu1po,t.
The Turkish court and government;
We're thrown into CONSERVATION, fearing
it was Russias intention to enforce her
wishes. Some important ministers WEI {
disposed to entertain tie proposal, but
majority of the lnf 1.ntial ministers
We're against 1t.
In an editorial article on the dis
patch Of its Bucharest CORRESPONDENT
he Daily Mail says il thinks lhis news
explains the recent runors of the Rus
sian attempt to regain control of the
Dardonelles. The paper sounds al.
alarmist note of warning to Great Brit
ain, Austria and Germany against this
new thunder cloud IN The east.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
nearly every instance the delegates
We're instructed to follow the advice
of Mitchell
WILL RATIFY THE PLAN.
Election of Delegates Proceeding in the
Anthracite Field.

Anthracite Field.
Wilkesbarre, Oct. 1I.--All the locals
trfuout the anthracite coal fields are
engaged iii electing delegates to the Mine
Workers convention to be held here
Monday for the purpose of consider
ing the acceptance Of the plan of ar
bitration submitted by President Roose-.
welt. The meetings are being held Ill
accordance with the call sent out yes
terday by the three executive boards.
There is nothing on the surface at this
time to indicate that the arbitration
scheme will not be accepted. President
Mitchell knSIs the sentiment of the
men and would not have agreed to the
proposition if he had any doubt that
"a delegate convention would not ratify
his action. There would be objections
raised in the floor corvention to GER
tain features of the plan, but they will
be Of a serious nature "One of many
obstacles to be surmounted by the
union is that of finding work immedi-
ately for all the strikers. Every man
wants his old place back, but as the
companies have decided to take care
of all the men who stood by them dur
ing the strike, there will be some dis
appointments. This matter would be
fought out on the floor convention
Officers of the union confidently be-
lieve it would be adjusted. 1t is prob
able the delegates will decide to care
for all the men who are not given
work
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
NO Hazing at West Point.

Washington, Oct. 1l.-HaZing is vir-
tually thing Of the past at the United
States military academy at West Point
accornIas TO the report OF Colonel "A. l..
Mills which has beer submitted TO the
secretary OF war. Colonel Mills says the
discipline of the cadets thruoCt the yea;
has been very satisfactory, and declares
that no one conversant with the prog
ress new cadets are now making appre-
1,ends any ill effect in training from the
passing of hazing. Continuing, the su.
perlntendent says:
.'Du.. ing the year there has been no
relaxing of proper efforts to make per-
maner. the reforms already accom-
plished bearing; OIL the treatment ac-
corded new cadets b., their older COM
rades. The regulations governing the
subjec. have been carefully enforced,
anl, With but sinsie exception that is
worthy or note, cadets have shown a
soldierlv regard for tlcii obligations in
the matter. The exception referred to-
the first under TIE new reSulations-ls
that O.. a cadet who, Without authority,
made fourth class man assume
constrained position ani used threaten
ing and abusive language to him. For
this offense the cadet was brought to
trial by court martial aid, being found
sguilty. was dismissed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
Cousins at Perry
IPerrx Chiefl

Mr.. Cousins gave numerous illustra-
'tions by way of comparison. One was
that of a man who bought a wagon IN
1895. He got price of $50. but not
being able to produce the money. he
paid for it in corn and gave 333 LIS bu-
shells for the WAGON. a few years later
d neighbor wanted u wagon and the
dealer asked $50 for it. He thought
that was too much and cited the in
stance of the $40 sale. The dealer told
him that if he would pay for it in corn
ut the rate Of 3S3 1-3 bushels he would
sell him the wagon With all the new
improvements. and throw in 4 mower
a riding ploW, a hay rake, a corn
shelter, stirring plow, nice dress
for his wife. a suit of clothes for the
boy, a box of cigars, and a copy OF
.Eryan's "INirst Battle and Harvey
Coins Financial School" If he would
call later he would throw in a barrel OF
salt and a shot gun.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
COL. LUCAS PLIGHT
Former lowan Gets Into Lot Of
Trouble in South Dakota-Relieved
to Be Mentally AiIina.

Vermillion, S. D.. Oct 17.-Capt. w.
v. Lucas. commandant of the South
Dakota soldiers home, former resi-
dent Of Iowa, and ane time state aud
itor, is in serious trouble here. 1t is
quite probable that within few weeks
he will be relieved of the charge of the
home.
Summoned before the soldiers home
board at it's meeting in September and
asked to explain why he had notified
the brother of John Hickman, de-
ceased. that the latter left only SO when
the dead book" of the home and his
own private memorandum book show
ed $3.50. Colonel Lucas, commandant,
said his memory was impaired thru
sickness. This was brought on, he
said, by lying in wait with a gun for
gang of prosecutors who had hanged
him III efhgy at the entrance of the gate
of the institution and had labeled the
effigy:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING.
Opening Session of the Convention at
Ottumwa-Many Delegates Present.

Ottumwa, Oct. 17.-With one of the
largest number of representatives pres
ent in the history Of the society, the
opening session of the convention of the
Des Moines branch of the Womens S
Missionary Society was held at 2:15
O'Clock yesterday afternoon in the au-
ditorium of the First Presbyterian
church in this city. All day long dele
gates from the various local organiza-
tions of the society have been arriving
in thi:; city by every train and it is ex-
pected over 400 delegates will be pres
ent for the sessions of the convention
which will continue during the remain-
der of this week, closing Sunday eve
ming. The states of Iowa, Missouri and
Arkansas are included in the Des
Moines branch and, aside from the
many women prominent in the mis-
sionary work in this territory, there
will be many leaders of national prom
inence present during the convention.
The delegates to this convention are
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
WILL BUY BONDS
Secretary Shaw Gives Notice That the
Department Will P.,rchase Four Per
Cens Bonds Of 1926 at 1875.

Washington, Oct. IL. - Secretary
Shaw has directed The treasury depart
mcal 10 give notice that it will purchase
toaay and tomorrow i Per cent bonds OF
1926 at 1874. Shaw telegraphed in
slructlons from Chicago this morning.
The department will accept the bonds
until the close of business Monday next,
thus enabling any one to sell at the
sane prlce who may not be able 20
make al. immediate delivery. The
bonus may be presented 20 the treasury
department., or aaslstoat treasurer III
Chicago or New Yo.k. In this connec-
ton tie department. makes the an
nouncement that on Monday last it Sc
cured an option on s5,ooO.O0o per cent
bonds Of 1926 at las fiat and the oifer
was accepted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
OFFICERS REELECTED.
Annual Election of the Dubuque 6


Annual Election of the Dubuque &
Sioux City Railroad Company.
Dubuque. Oct. ia stockholders
meeting for the election of officers of
the Dubuque & Sioux City Railway
Company was held here yesterday.
Among those in attendance was Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt. The usual routine of
business was transacted and the officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows:
Stuyvesant Fish.
Vice Presldent-J. G.. Walling.
Second Vice FresiGent-E. G. Wood
ruff.
Secretary and Assistant Treasurer
j. Z Merry.
Assistant Secretary Charles H
Wenman.
General Manager. +. Harahan.
General Superintendent-F. b. Harri-
man.
Local Treasurer-J. f. Titus.
Comptroller-J. {. yelling.
Assistant Secretary i'll Chicago-W
G. Bruen.
the only new director chosen was
George e. Lichty, OF Waterloo, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17

what defensive attitude will be taken
when the juggernaut of public mdls-
nation comes rolling our way!
The story of the Lucas case. wh1cn
startled the politicians and caused so
much comment thruout the state, re-
suited in Mr.. Van Orsdel deciding to
explain the situation to felloW-mem-
Der, Henry Gunderson, OF Vern1liioh'
Accordingly he mailed to him on oc-
toper Ii, a copy ssf &c sa.19f ne ssn'
TO Governor Herreid giving the facts IN
the Hickman case.
1t is sensational in the extreme and
thoroughly establishes the truthfulness
of the informant.
Altho there are several serious
charges against Lucas, the most seri-
Gus is the Hickman case. This IS
letter written by Capt. Lucas to James
Heck1nan:
"south Dakota Soldiers Home, Hot
Springs. July 16, 1901-James Heck
man. Esq. Morenci, Mich.-Dear Sir
and Comrade: hand you a letter from
Charles Thompson, of Miller, also
statement of account and letter written
in May, 1900. take it from the letter
that John may have had a little prop
erty in Hand county. but know noth-
ing about it save what Is disclosed IN
the letter. If you write to Mr.. Thomp-
son he will be able to give you infor-
nation. He left some half worn clothes
and old jack-knife, and a pocketbook
with s3 in it, The money applied on
the funeral expenses, which were s39.SO
and clothes, 81. The stuff is not worth
o5 cents unless you want them for
keepsake. If SO I will bundle them up
and send them by express. you paving
the ci1arges.The real value is not more
than % cents. John was a good man
and respected by all. His grave is No.
110 in the home cemetery. A stone will
be put up at his tomb. Send receipts
for papers and vouchers. There was
pension due him from April 4th to June
25th. which an administrator can get
if you have one appointed; probably
not enough left to pay expenses. Yours
truly, w. v. Lucas"
The death register had the following
written on the margin in reference to
the death:
Died at 1870 a. M, June 25tl, 1901.
Pension certificate voucher, statement
of account by Chas. Thompson. OF Mil
Ter, S. D., and $4,000 in cash sent to
James Hickman, his brother
(Signed) w. v. Lucas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
eRINNELL VS.. AMEs.
A Notable Struggle Will Take Place
at Ames Saturday.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames, Oct. 17.-Tomorrow the old
rival schools, Grinnell and the state
college, will meet on the local grid
iron. With the score of 52-1 against
l. S. N. S. last Saturday fresh in mind
and week of hard practice, the state
college expects to put up hard strug-
gle for this game. In the history of
foot ball struggles between the two
Grinnell's victories con-
stitute case of history almost re-
peating itself. Ames not having won
their Grinnell game since &c. when
their score against the scarlet and
black was decisive. If the day is at all
favorable, the crowd that will witness
the game will be one of the largest
ever seen on the home field, and If prep
arations count for anything, the roofing
will be the best since the Grinnell
game OF '99.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
w. C. Turner, a Defaulter,
Murders His Two Business
Partners and Suicides
QUARREL OVER DEFALcAr,oN
The Tragedy Took Place in the Law
Office Of Cantor, Adams 4 Mcintyre
on Broad street-vietims Were Al.
bert Hamilton, Of Pitt.burs. and W.
j. MaIlard.

New York, Oct. 17.-william G. Tur-
ner today shot and killed Albert Ham-
ilton, of Pittsburg, and w. ]. Mallard
In the Office of the law firm Of Cantor
Adams & Mcintyre, Broad street, anl
then committed suicide.
the Climax Bottling Company, in whicl
the other two were interested. Tia
three met today to effect settlement
growing out of an alleged defalcatioJ
on the part of Turner. During the COM
ference a heated discussion arose and
Turner, drawing revolver. the tragedy
resulted. Turner came from Mt. ver-S
non, N. Y.
Turner yas president Of the bottlina
company, and it is alleged he was de-
faulter in the sum Of $1,000 In his ac-
counts, and he met his victims by ap-s
pointment to effect settlement a
member Of the law firm in whose omceo
the shooting occurred said that after
the three had been in conference Tur-
ner said: "well. here's check for ss.-
ooo." With that he put his hand in his
pocket, flashed out revolver and fired
point-blank at Mallard. Hamilton made
jump for Turner and grappled with
him. but Turner succeeded in turning
his revolver on Hamilton and killed
him. Before any one could get into the
room the murderer killed himself. An-s
other account said he called Mallard 3
vile name.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
70 Build Cup Defender.

Bristol. Oct. 17.-An order for a new
cup defender in the races with Lipton's
Shamrock III. has been placed with the
Herreshoffs here. and, according to
report from an authoritative source, the
plans for the new craft We're drawn up
many weeks ago in anticipation of
challenge, and the orders placed for
CONSTITUTIONAL metal and other redui-
sites, so that the builders are now prac-
tically ready to begin work as soon -
the material has been assembled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
Collar Button Killed the Child.

Cedar Rapids, Oct. T.-A collar but-
ton caught in the throat of little Ed
ward Gurtz, of Eastlock Court. last ev-
ening caused his death from stranau-
lation and mother is almost wild with
grief
The little eighteen months old child
found the button on the floor ana
placed it in his mouth. Strangulatlon
followed almost Immediately. This oc-
Cured at 5 o'clock and doctors were
hurriedly summoned. Three arrived
but their efforts to extract the button
in time to save the little fellows life
Were futile. The father. Roy Kurtz
who Is q travelling salesman happened
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
being entertained in the homes of the

being entertained in the homes of the
members of the three Methodist
churches in this city. The session yes
terday afternoon was taken up with
the reports of the officers of the associ-
alton, and last evening the address OF
the president of the organization Miss
Elizabeth Pearson of Des Moines, was
heard with great interest by those
present. Mrs. Mary G. Mind, of De-
troit, Mich. wife of the late Bishop
Mind of the Methodist Episcopal chuch
is in the city and will deliver an ad-
dress before the convention.
The officers of the organization are:
President-Miss Elizabeth Pearson,
Des Moines.
secretary-Mrs. B. NJ Gatchell, Des
Moines.
Treasurer-Mrs. E. P. Fritz, Du-
buque.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. NJ. S.
Huston, Burlington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
FlRMIN ABOARD CINCINNATI.
It Is Hoped Rcvolutionists Will Soon
Surrender Gonaiuea

Port au Prince, Oct. l7.-Reports that
Firmin. the revolutionary leader. had
embarked on the United States cruiser
Cincinnati, We're confirmed by the
troops OF the provisional government,
which surround Gonaives, the head
quarters of the revolutionists. The
Cincinnati. French cruiser, and the
German cruiser Fulke are off Gonaives
for protection to foreign interests 1t is
hoped that the revolutionists will sur
render Gonaives and thus save the
town from damage and loss Of life,
which must result if the government
tropos are compelled to attack the
place
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
,mnIement Men Elect Officers.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Oct. 1.-THE
National Association of Agricultural
Implement and Vehicle Manufacture
ers, in session at the West hotel, elect-
ed the following officers for the ensu-
ing year: Martin Kingman, Of Peoria,
ILL.,, president; F. E. Lukens. of Chica-
go, secretary; r. II. Foss. of SPRING
field, treasurer, and F. E. Myers, OF
Ashland. Ohio, chairman of the execu-
tive committee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
GONAIVES GIVEN UP

Of the Haytien Revolu-
tionists capitulated TO Government
Troops 'r..u Efforts OF Foreign con-
suls.
Port Au Prince. Haytl. Oct. 17.-The
foreign consuls at Gonaives, head
quarters of the revolutionists, have
brought about capitulation of that town
and it was subsequently occupied by
the government troops without dis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
"This is the Last Of Lucas

Haggard and i'll. Colonel Lucas
pleaded whit the board to allow him to
serve out his term as commandant,
and not require his resignation. Coll
onel Lucas said he was old, sick. Worn
out and beset by lot of cowardly men
who wrote him threatening letters,
without signatures. He read some of
these communications to the board,
and told them of the hanging of the
stuffed effigy at the entrance gate.
This was more than could stand" !"
said Colonel Lucas. "and I lay with a
gun many nights Watching and wait
ing to see if they would try it again.
On account of this exposure I caught
cold and it brought on stomach trou-
BILE and my present severe sickness.
My memory is bad at times. too
Members of the board saw that the
commandant appeared at the time to
be on the border of mental and physical
collapse, and pitying him A. l.. Van
Orsdel consented to withdraw the res
ofution he had introduced, which asked
for his immediate resignation because
of the admission by him that he had
received $3.50 from an old soldier named
John Hackman, who died June 25 last
year, and had written letter to the
dead man's brother. stating that he had
only left SS.
Nevertheless. Mr.. Van Orsdel. re-
mebering his duty as member of the
board, decided to lay the facts before
Governor Herreid, who referred the
communication to n. c. Nash, of Cam
ton. secretary of the board. 1t was
decided by President Shanafelt and
others that a meeting ought to be held
at Nermllion in October to take action
in the Lucas matter, but after Cover
nor Herreid had sent the Van orsdel
report to Nash Shanafelt and Nash
decided not to hold q meeting until
Nov. II. Shanafelt stated in letter
to Van Orsdel that Nash was busy with
matters at home and that Baker had
to go east to attend to business matters
there.
Writing to Mr.. Gunderson about the
case, Mr.. Van Ordel says: Il can not
see why Lucas should not be made 10
go, and the sooner the better He can
find new home. and many of the old
soldiers there can not until they pass
on to the grave. Can we conscienu-
ously retain him as commandant with
the records Of the Hickman case star
ing us In the facet II we can. then
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
ToDAYs COURT DECISIONS.
Handed Down by suprem

Opinions Handed Down by Supreme
Court of Iowa.
Special to Times-hepubiica
Des Moines. Oct. 17-The following
decisions were handed down by the
supreme court today:
Beebe VS.. Tolerson & Steson COM
pany. appellant, Woodbury. district.
Modified and affirmed.
Chicago. Milwaukee & ST. Paul Rail-
way Company VS.. HemenWay. appel
liant, Dickinson district. Reversed.
Gill, appellant, VS.. Patton, Polk dis
trict. Reversed.
State vs.. steupper. appellant, Free
mont. Affirmed.
State VS.. Brumdige, appellant, Black
hawk district Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-17
President Strono Installed.

Strong, former president of the Ore
gon State University was today install
ed as chancellor of the University of
Kansas. The exercises We're largely
attended by alumni and several noted
educators were present. Arthur T..
Hadley, president of the Yale was the
leading speaker.