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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
special. and were removed to the par
lors of d. C. Wilbur.
The Fatal Error.

The error that caused the terrible ca
| tastrophe was the failure of Engineer
Frew to protect No. As time. How the
mistake was made will never be known
to a certainty, as there is no one left to
| tell the tale. AS all railroad men will
admit, there are times in an engineers
life when he will. for the moment, have
his mind on other than his immediate
duty Engineer Frew either overlooked
his watch, or else absolutely forgot that
No. was in existence. According to all
railroad rules all inferior trains must
keep out of the way of superior trains,
and this was not done, as the extra
train left Clifford on No. As time, with
in few minutes of the time the pas
senger was due. Engineer Frew had
stopped at Clifford nearly fifteen min
utes for water, and why he didn't get
''in the clear" is a mystery to all who
know him. The charitable view, and
there is none who is uncharitable un-
der circumstances of this kind, is that
he read his watch wrong and thought
he had time to make Eldora ahend of
the passenger Engineer Frew had
probably but one view in mind and that
was to reach Eldora as quickly as pos
sible, In order that he might take No.
95, a thru freight, north to Albert Lea,
the freight, in charge of Conductor
George Alexander and Engineer George
Cation, having been held at that point
because of an engine failure.
Engineer Frew had orders to run ex-
ira to Eldora, and this order carried
with 1t the understanding that he had
no right over superior trains. and espe-
cially regular passenger that runs
every day in the year. When the light
engine left Clifford the night operator
reported it out to the dispatcher's office
at Oskaloosa, and Immediately got re-
ply from the latter that there must
be some mistake. and to "go out and
see." The operator did SO at once, but
found the engine gone and reported the
fact to Oskaloosa. OF course the dis
patcher on the night trick knew that a
collision was inevitable, so did the op-
orator at Clifford, and they had only a
few moments to wait before the terrible
news was verified. In this one regard,
in the dispatcher making an effort to
prevent collision, the accident resem-
bles that of the Northwestern, west of
this city, about seven years ago, when
three enginemen and a stockman We're
killed.
White Saved His Train.
The prompt action of Engineer White.
just before the engines met, probably
aided materially in saving the
lives of the passengers on his train. His
reverse of the engine gave it enough
backward motion so that when the
crash came the shock was not so great
The fact that there was no weight
back of the colliding engine also helped
matters greatly as far as the passen-
gers were concerned.
Relief Trains Sent.
Three special trains We're sent north
Continued On Seventh Page.)
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and the county primary are only three
days apart and one of them is called
on the day of the school election. One
thing which is giving the politicians
some concern is the fact that at the last
election such large number of former
democrats voted at the election at least
for the head of the state ticket. I'm
der the primary rules which must gov
ern in this case these men are all en-
titled to vote at the republican pri-
mady even tho they may be planning
to again return to the democratic party.
This is an element of uncertainty in the
campaign.
The legislative session is not likely to
be cut short by the smallpox. Every
one> recognizes that If the Des Moines
authorities Peep up their present gait
they will soon have the epidemic un-
der control
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
TREATY IS RATIFIED
Senate Ratifies the Treaty With Dem
mark, cedins Danish West Indies to
United States, Without Amendment.

Washington, Feb. 17.-The senate to-
day ratified the Danish treaty without
amending it in any particular.
The Senate in open session resumed
consideration of the bill making the
census bureau permanent.
AT the conclusion of the routine busi-
ness the senate went into executive
session to consider the treaty providing
for the acquisition of the Danish West
Indies,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17

against the forward closet in the coach
and for several minutes was completely
dazed. Park Skinner, a travelling sales
man residing at Grinnell. was bruised
considerably, as We're also Chief Clerk
II. L. Laird, of the passenger depart
ment of the road. who was in the smok-
ing car, and Herman L. McCaw, OF Ma
son City. who was en- route to Mar
shalltown.
The Dead and Dying.
AS soon as the passengers on the
train got their bearings work was at
once commenced for the aid that might
be extended the unfortunate engine
men. AT first it was not known wheth-
Ell any one was killed or not, and the
appeals for succor from the lips of poor
John White spurred on the work of re-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
Hill on the Stand.

Minneapolis, Feb. III. j. Hill gave
testimony today before Referee Mabey
in the case OF the Peter Power, New
York, against the Northern Pacific
Railway Company. He emphasized in his
testimony that he could speak only for
the Great Northern. Much of the ques-
tions put to MIN by attorneys for plain,
tiff were in relation to the acquisition
of the Burlington system by the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific, In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
HANGED BY A MOB.
Masked Regulators at Madrid, Missou-
ri, overpower JaiIer and Hang Ne
gro Last Night.

New Madrid. Mo-. Feb. 17.-Last
night a crowd of masked men overpow-
cred the jailer and took negro, Louis
Wright. short distance from, town
and hanged him. Ruseo & Pringle,s ne
gro minstreis gave an entertainment
here Saturday night, when an aiterca-
tion arose between one OF the musicians
and some white town boys. Several
boys undertook to take the musicians
out when the negroes on the stage be-
gan to shoot. Several whites in the au-
dience were hit, but not seriously hurt.
All tie negroes were put in jail, and as
the result of an examination the name
of the one who did the shooting was
discovered. He was lynched. The 9TH
ers will be released. Several prisoners
We're badly beaten Saturday night.
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Mrs. Wiles Defeated

Chicago. Feb. 1.-THE News Wash
ington special says: AT the meeting of
the Illinois regency D. A. r. today Mrs.
Deere, Moline, was elected state regent
over Mrs. Wiles, of Chicago, by vote
of ~ to IA. The election was on the
first ballot. A number of delegates vot-
ed against their instructions.
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1000 PEOPLE PERISH.
Terrible Result of Earthquake
Transcaucassia.

eIt1UIe nesuU OF CdrtHqUaKe III
Transcaucassia.
Baku. Feb. 17.-Details. which are
slowly arriving from Shamaka. show
that 1000 persons. mostly women and
children, perished as result of the
earthquake last week and four thous-
and houses We're destroyed. Thirty-fou
villages in the country surrounding
Shamaka suffered. To add to the ter
ror of the neighborhood,. the volcano
near the village of Marasy has broken
out into active eruption. A great Gre
vase appeared and immense flames
and streams of lava are being thrown
out The Red Cross society is active
in alleviating the distress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
LAWYER lsham Dead.

Chicago, Feb. 17.-Word received
here today announces the death in New
York City last night of Edward S. Is
ham. senior member of Isham, Lincoln
& Beale, one of Chicago's most eminent
lawyers. Heart failure was the cause
of his death
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
Safes Robbed of $1,000.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. II. The
safes the Street Railway Companys
office in Northampton We're blown open
this morning and thousand dollars
taken. Five masked men held up the
watchman and kept him covered by re-
volvers while they worked on the safes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
Presidential Nominations,

Washington Feb. 17.-Presidential
postmaster nominations:
Iowa-Sherman +. Meyers. Anita;
Henry l.. Chesley, Sutherland
Illinois-James A. Cummins, Aledo;
Frank Yeager, Lanark.
South Dakota-Frank j. Corey. Wa
tartowp
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Inventor Ertel Dead.

Quincy, H.. Feb. 17.-George Ertel,
inventor ana manufacturer of incubat-
crs and hay presses, died last night at
Pinta. Ariz., on train en- route to
Quincy. Bright's disease was the cause
of his death He was 70 years old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
Card Game Leads to Murder.

Pierre, S. D., Feb. 17.-John Adams
came into Fort Pierre last night and
gave himself up for killing Ed Sanches,
better known as Mexican Ed" at San
ches ranch, near Grindstone butte,
about ninety miles west of Fort Pierre
The shooting grew out of some trouble
over a game of cards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
MRS. GAIT REELECTED.

Former Iowa Woman suffrasist Sue
ceeds Herself.
Washington. Feb. 17.-Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait was today reelected
president of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
.. ri. Dole Dead.

Chicago, Feb. 17.-James Henry
Dole a charter member of the board of
trade, one of the promoters of the old
Chicago Exposition and vice president
of the Art Institute, died here today
after an a fortnight's illness.
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which plaintiffs attorneys seek to es-
tahlish the fact that there were some
The hearing will prob
ably last several days
SEVERE STORM IN EAST.
Heavy Snow in New York and Along
the Coast.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 1.-THE
most severe snow storm of the season,
nearly approaching a blizzard. began
in Connecticut early this morning.
Trains are delayed by the drifting snow
and the street cars are stalled.
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T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TO-DAY

The Weather.
Iowa-Cloudy tonight and Tuesday
with snow in the west.
Illinois-Cloudy tonight and Tues
day; slightly colder in the northeast
tonight.
South Dakota-Threatenin tonight
and Tuesday with rain or snow to-
night; warmer tonight.
PAGE ONE.
NEWS:
The Iowa Central Wreck.
Iowa Legislative News and Commen
Revenue Tax Bill Repealed.
Taft's Theory of Philippines Rule.
Mrs. Linhoff Guilty of Manslaughter.
Negro Lynched in Missouri.
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
Europes Attitude Towards America.
Kansas Populists Disband.
Iowa Man Missing at Washington.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Furry's County Examiners Bill.
Burglars Rob Gambling House.
Fatal Accident at Estherville.
Two Iowa Suicides.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
To Guard Elections.
Industrial Report and the Farm.
Business Features.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Victims of the Central Wreck
Death of an Aged Citizen.
Young Man Goes Insane.
Veteran Engineer Retires.
Miscellaneous News Notes.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Condition of the Markets.
Mondays Market Quotations.
For Central Schools.
Exploring the Frozen South.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17
Nine Convicss Esca De.

Jackson, Miss. Feb. 17.-Nine con.
victs escaped from Shelby farm Bolt.
var county, this morning by . eaM0A
their way thru the cage.
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VERDICT IN HAMMOND CASE.
Jury Finds the Defendant Guilty o
MansIauqhter in Second Decree.

Parker, S. D., Feb. 17.-The Jury in
the Hammond murder trial after being
out all Saturday night finally brought
in verdict of manslaughter in the sec
ond degree. Sentence will be pro-
nounced Thursday. On the Goth of April
last. Harry Hammond shot and killed
Fred Bauman. claiming he did it in self
defense.
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The Visible.

Chicago, Feb. Invisible supply:
Wheat, 55,4Os,oOo bushels; corn, H.
49,, 1000; oats, 4,290,0oe.
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Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-THE heaviest
snow storm of the season began at mid
night and still prevails. The snow
drifted badly interfering with trolley
and steam railroad traffic.
tismitS iyflA er-s 7.ffi-sci dtuk b bbo
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BIG STRIKE AT SOUTH BEND.

Sixteen Hundred Employees Quit Work
in Sewing Machine Factory.
South Bend, Ind, Feb 17.-All en-
ployes of the Singer Sewing machine
works, to the number of 1000, struck
today, on account of alleged exactions
of foreman brought here from New
Jersey
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-02-17

New York, Feb. Snow. which be-
gan falling early this morning, devel-
oped into storm. Six and a half inches
of snow has fallen. The snow Is ac-
companied by strong northeast wind.
but there is only slight drop IN the
temperature. Coasting craft probably
found shelter in good time or are keep
ing well off shore to escape damage
from the storm. AS the wind is off
shore wrecks will not be so liable to
occur en- Long Island and New Jersey
coast as during the last gale.
The wind at / o'clock this afternoon
had increased to a bowling gale from
the north and according to the weather
bureau reports the storm covers an
area OF from along the New England
coast to the interior of New York
state and is increasing in severity.
Traffic of all kinds is demoralized by
the drifting snow and telegraph and
telephone services are seriously inter-
fered with.
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Manchester, Conn, Feb. 17.-During
a severe gale and snow storm this
morning the cracker factory of Frank
Goetz in north Manchester was des-
troyed by fire. Loss, $500.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
BROOKLYN BRIEFS


 Albert Loef1er, clerk at J. Me Grath's meat market, is recovering from a severe illness.
 Principal Thomas F. Devine of the Bank street school has been unable to attend to his duties this week owing to severe illness.
 The Moral club held regular meeting at the Lyceum last night. There was a large attendance. One new member was admitted into the club.
 "A reception was given in honor of Irving West at the home of Miss Adele Davis on Washington avenue last night. Megaphone selections were rendered by Irving Westnnd piano se- lections were contributed by Lewis Green. Refreshments were served.
 -Gertrude Corcorkery, daughter of Mir and Mrs Timothy Corcorkery of Jackson street, was bitten by neighbours dog week ago to-day, and being scared, as the saying is, did not tell her folks The pain be- came so severe that she would cry long spells at time. Dr Russell was called in on the case Tuesday. A-S psttASAlt lS hOW uOIAS ulCSly.
 Manager Michael Madden of the Brooklyn Athletic clubs baseball team, intends to have q pcnnant winning team this season. Many of the old faces will be seen on the E. 4. C's team this year, and there will be sey- erai new players who will be cracker jacks. Among the old players who will probably appear in E. A. c. uni forms on the diamond this year are the following: Catchers, McAuliffe, Me Nellis; pitcher, Kelly; first base, D. Cronan; second base, Young Lallier: shortstop, Edmondson; field, Lallier, Moriarty of Thomaston, who played third base last year, will not play this year.
 There is a short strip of land on North Riverside street which has caused more trouble than all the rest of the property on said street. It is only about fifty or sixty feet long and partly owned by the city, and there has been from three to four inches of water on the walk for the past three days. Other property own CTS on the street set q good example for the city by cleaning their gutters. but it did not work, for it is the only strip on the street that is covered with water, and while this condition lasts the whole street might just as well be under water, for once wet you are in misery for the rest of the day
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
snnke 1ndlaas senteneed.

MUSKOGEE, I. T., Feb. 27.-Chitto
 Hargo, or Crazy Snake, and nine of his followers were sentenced in the court here to the United States peni- tcntiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kan, for two years, and each was fined $5,000 on a charge of consplring against the government. They consti- ute the leaders of what is known as the Snake gang of Indians, who have sought to resist the allotment cf lands by the Dawes commission ill the Creek Nation and prevent the settle .aent of affairs by the government in the Indian Territory. Crazy Snake more than year ago started an upris- ing that made it necessary to call out troops from Fort Sill, and he and bis followers were arrested last week for again melting the Indians to violence.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
II. L. WADE APPOINTED.

The officers of the St Louis Worlds Fair Co will give dinner at the Com mercial club, Boston, this evening. Governors, members of legislatures and prominent men of the New England states will be present. New England's representation at the exposition will be considered. Governor Mclean has appointed the following to represent this state at the dinner: Henry l.. Wade of Waterbury. Charles F. Brook CT of Ansonia, Attorney-General Phelps Montgomery of New Haven, Speaker John H. Light of South Norwalk, Sen ator William IT. Marigold of Bridge port and William A. King of Williman- tic. Frederick A. Betts of New Ha- ven and Captain Henry E. Carter of Waterbury. United States commission CT and state of Connecticut commis- sioner, respectively, will also be pres ent
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
rnylor lconnd CuiIty.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Feb. 27.- The jury in the case of Henry A. Tay- Tor, charged with conspiracy to bribe in connection with the water scandal, has reached an agreement after delib- erating thirty-two hours, returning verdict of guilty as charged. Taylor furnished the money with which it was proposed to saddle upon the city wa ter supply contract of several million dollars. His home is in Milford, Conn. This is the second conviction as the gation of the waterworks scandal. Ex- City Attorney l.. J. Salisbury was re- gently found guilty of an attempt to bribe city officials while he was in of Zee.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
TYLER ENDORSES IT.
Thinks Compromise Plan of Minority
 Is All Right.

Is All Right.
 Torrington, Feb 27.-Chairman Fly Ter of the republican state central committee is now much improved in health and expects to start south next week. He has been watching the constitutional convention, of which he is a member, with keen interest, and yesterday he expressed his views on the situation as follows:
 II have followed the proceedings of the constitutional convention as closely as my health would permit and my inability to attend has been q grest disappointment to me. The one-to-a-tOwn plan, to which the con ventfon sitting as a committee of the whole has partly committed itself, would, 1 believe. be rejected by the people by an overwhelming vote. thing the people thoroughly under stand the situation and I do not be- lieve they will accept any plan or compromise that does not clearly rec ognize their demand for additional representation in the house.
 Tt seems to me to be the manifest duty of the convention to frame q constitution that will be acceptable to the people, and, as the convention is largely republican, the importance to the party of reaching some reason able compromise like the Bennett or Osborn plan cannoa be oyerestimated. Ii is clear to me that the small towns should embrace their present oppor- tunity to render their own future safe by making such reasonable con- sessions to the people as they are clearly entitled to.
 T do not believe that this question will be settled until it is settled right, and l must say that the compromise agreed to by the minority of the com mittee of twenty-four, which includes the delegates from the large cities of the state, is moderate and altogether reasonable.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
WELDED sEAT To WOMAN.

New Haven. Feb 27.--A novel point was raised yesterday by the attorneys for the Fair Haven and Westvllle Railroad Go. in the trial of the case of Candee, administrator, vS the company, which is to recover $5000 for the death of Charles +. Biddell, who got up and gave his seat in car to lady and then went on the running board, where lie was fatally injured. It is that the rules of the company did not require Biddell to give up his seat, and that it was because of his negligence, and not theirs, that he went on the running board where he was injured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
coMPos1roRs WANTED.

The United States civil service coni- mission announces an examination throughout the United States during the spring of 1902 for the position of compositor in the government printing office. The age limit is over 21 years. Competitors will be rated without re- gard to any consideration other than the qualifications shown in their exam ination papers. Applicants may file their applications with J. H. Gates, sec retary Hartford postal board of exam inerS
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
MISS RoosEyELTs PRACTICE.

She Threw Bottles at q Rope in the
 White House Grounds.
 Washington Feb 2T.-For several weeks Miss Roosevelt has been prac- ticing throwing bottles at rope in a secluded part of the White House grounds i'll order that if she was re- quired to do any aiming with the bot tie with which she was to christen the kaiser's yacht her aim would be good. The president recently told his daugh- ter. good-naturedly, that he did not believe she could hit the side of a yacht with q champagne bottle Miss Roosevelt at once applied herself to the task of disproying this insinuation, making use of q rope as a target so that there might not be an undue waste of bottles.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
CONCERNS TO CONSOLIDATE.

Plainyille. Feb 27.-The Plainville Misunderstanding company and the Bris- tol Stoclxinet company are perfecting nlans for consolidation. This will not affect the local working force, but will facilitate operations in gen. eral for the company, whose largest stockholders are interested in both plants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
The CurTan
 Dry Goods Co FRIDAY,
 As usual. is HOUSEKEEPERS' DAY

Economy in the household is the purpose of our Friday advs. as every item of the fol- lowing will prove.
 Carpets, Furniture and Kitchen Goods at Factory Prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
BOATS AT BRANFORr

granford, Feb 27.-Rain and q gen. eraI thaw resulted in the presence of so much water about town to-day that on the streets about the green boats were used as means of trans portation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-27
BASKET BALL TONIGHT.

Lovers of basket ball will be treated to double header at the r. NJ c. A. gymnasium tonight. The Trinity bas- ket ball team will play the first Y. NJ. Q. A. team, while before and between the halves a game will be played be- tween the Boys club and the Third church teams. Both games will be very interesting. There is strong rivalry between the Boys club and the Third church club players. The latter won from the former in game last week by the score of 20 to 10 The Trinity basket ball team is a cracker jack this season. It has defeated the Brown college team twice and Holy Cross team once. The Y. NJ. C. A team is composed of the best players in the association. The lineup is as follows:
 Y. M. c. 4. Trinity.