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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
LAUREL.

Dec. 16.-A series of revival meetings
is now being held at the M. e. church
and will be continued during the Week
and perhaps longer.
Miss Margaret Dunn has taken the
school west of town, No. 6, and entered
upon the discharge of her duties
Wednesday last. This completes the
corps of teachers for the township.
Tony M. Brown, of Oklahoma City
arrived here Wednesday for a two
weeks visit with friends in town.
Charley McBroom came in Thursday
from Perth, North Dakota, and will
remain here until after Christmas
when he will go to Hooking county
Ohio. where he will spend the re-
mainder Of the winter with his par
ents.
VIII Bloom, of Ellsworth, Ia. is Wis
iting with his sister, Mrs. F. III. Nc
Ilrath and other relatives in this vicin-
ity.
A surprise was given to Mr.. and
Mrs. George Schultz on the 18th inst,
by their children and grandchildren,
it being the fiftieth anniversary of their
marriage in the far away Fatherlana.
The aged couple knew nothing of what
was in store for them until their unin-
vited guests began to arrive. The day
was very pleasantly spent and goodly
number of gold coins were left in re-
membrance of the occasion.
The three -year-old child OF Mr.. and
Mrs FL. Benson died Thursday last
from an attack of Group. Internent
was Saturday at Dunbar.
There is a number of cases of diph-
liberia in the families of ]. Halverson
and III. Benson, three miles northwest
of town, and both families have been
placed under quarantine. The schools
in sub districts and 3 have also been
closed by the board Of health
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
NEW USE FOR X-RAY
Japan Has Ordered Several Machines
for. Purpose of Detecting Thieves
Who Swallow Coins at the Mint.

Philadelphia, Dec. ia firm in this
city, has received an order from the
Japanese government for several x
Ray machines which are to be used for
a novel purpose. The firm some time
ago sold to a representative of the
Mikado an x-Ray machine which the
Japanese explained was to be used in
the governmental mints in Japan for
the detection of dishonest employees
who stole gold coins by swallowing
them. The machine was used to exam
inc suspects as they left the mint daily
and, OF course, it revealed the presence
of any coins in their midst The test
was SO satisfactory the Mikado ordered
several more machines, hoping to pre-
vent the form of theft referred to.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Short TeIearams.

New York-The state is again COW
cred with a blanket of snow.
Chicago George Ade says it is a re-
grettable fable that he is going to mar
ry Miss Charlotte Astor.
Louisville, Ky.-John Van Horne, for
mer vice president of the Western I'm
ion Telegraph Company, died yesterday
aged rs.
Phoenix, Ariz-Pearl Hart, the fe-
male stage robber was paroled by Gov
ernor Brodie The woman was SEN
fenced to prison for five years in 1893.
Montreal, Que.--Fire destroyed n
Jacobs & Co.'s cigar factory. One mil
lion cigars, just finished. went up in
smoke. Loss, $4,000; fully insured.
Philadelphia-Th coroner's jury re-
turned verdict of murder and suicide
in the case of Barry Johnstone, the ac-
tor, who shot Kate Hassett and then
killed himself.
Canal, Dover, Ohio-The corrugating
mills, the paint shop and storeroom and
the building containing the four mills
of the American Sheet Steel Company
burned The loss is over s1.000,000.
Reading, Pa.-The Philadelphia &
Reading has over fifty locomotives In
service transporting coal. The COM
pany claims that $4,000 tons is now or
the road. Most of it is destined for the
eastern cities.
Chicago-H Homer Randolph IL years
old. son Of a Methodist Episcopal
preacher, and Charles E. Leonhardt
son of a prominent Evanston man, are
in jail on the charge of stealing S1OC
worth of cigars and cigarets.
Topeka-Kansas was visited last
night by a heavy snow storm. The
Temperature is low but no damage to
stock is aprehended.
Springfield, Ill.-The Illinois corn
crop in 1902 is a record breaker. The
total area was 100000 acres, and the
average yield 39 bushels.
Annapolis, Md.-One hundred and
fifteen midshipmen are sick from
ptomaine poisoning, either from salad
dressing or from sausage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
In Trouble at Waterloo

Mrs. Anna Simmons, a colored wom-
an who claims Marshalltown as her
lawful place of abode, but who mas
been living with her husband at Water
loo more recently, was in the mayors
court at Waterloo Monday to answer
to a charge of intoxication. The wom-
an took her own trouble as basis
of complaint to register against her
husband, whom she claimed was re-
sponsible for her downfall. She al
legged that her lord and master had
compelled her to lead life of shame
and she took to drink to drown her
troubles. She also took occasion to ac-
cuse her husband of having been mixed
IN in a number of crooked deals" in
Marshalltown and Iowa City, also Be
lott, Wis. Accomplices of her husband,
the woman said, We're one Felix Myers
and woman known as "Florida Tom. "
Simmons denies the accusations OF his
wife and says she is crazy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16

least this is the belief which obtains in
the latter republic, all doubts of the
proposed invasion having been removed
by the receipt of advices of a semi
official character here that the Colom-
bian army officers at Panama and Colon
are steadily but quietly making ready
for war.
1t is stated, further, that there is a
double reason for the attack. In the
first place, President Maraquin's gov
eminent wishes to take forcible possess
sion of the Mosquito strip, which would
give control of both routes available
for an isthmian canal, and so enable
Colombia to make her own terms, and
secondly, the government must find
congenial employment for the Colombo
an soldiers, who having been fighting
for four years, can not be easily turned
to ways of peace.
1t is feared also they will start new
revolution if not allowed an outlet for
tehir energies outside of Colombia The
advices are to the effect that the off,
cials in Managua are seriously dis
turbed at the outlook, and are casting
about for means to avert the attack by
Colombia,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Al Scare AT LaGuaira.

LaGuaira, Dec. 16.--The arrival of
the British cruiser Charybdis and the
torpedo boat destroyer Quail yesterday
caused bad scare nong the popula-
ton at this place. The ships took up a
commanding position, their guns cover
ing the fort, and remained stationary
for a few moments, as Ii about to open
fire, but soon steamed away. The COM
nlanderNof the fortress became greatly
alarmed and almost caused panic. He
visited the American, French and Span
fish consuls and asked them in case the
British landed marines to intervene to
prevent firing on the fort, as he had re-
ceived orders from the government to
evacuate the place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Child Falls on Stove.

Avoca, Dec. 16.-The young child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Piper was seriously
burned yesterday morning. The mother
was at work in the kitchen and had
the little one fastened in high chair
near the stove. Leaving the room for
a moment the little one overbalanced
itself and fell forward with it's face
and the side of it's neck upon the top
of the hot stove. The screams Of the
child attracted it's mothers attention
and upon removing it the child was so
badly burned that particles of flesh
adhered to the stove. The injury is
very serious, but not regarded as nee
essarily fatal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
RANKIN MEETINGS CLOSE.

Nevada Series Of Temperance Lectures
Comprehensive Center Next.
Special to Times
Nevada, Dec. 16.-The Hon. A. C.
Rankin, of Chicago, ILL.,, has just COM
pleted a series of gospel temperance
meetings in our city. They have been
exceptionally helpful and have aroused
the temperance sentiment OF the entire
community.
At the close Mr.. Rankin organized a
Loyal Citizens State Marshal Club,
with over sixty members, including in
it's membership the leading business
and professional men of our city.
Mr.. Rankin goes from here to State
Center to engage in a similar campaign.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
900 for eradicating the foot and mouth
disease in New England.

600 for eradicating the foot and mouth
disease in New England.
A bill was passed to provide for the
allotment in severalty of lands of the
New York Indians. The bill provided
that prior to the allotment, the claim
of the Ogden Land Company should be
decided in the courts. and if found good
it should be purchased for the benefit OF
the Indians for a sum not exceeding
100000.
The house judiciary committee gave
hearing on the proposed amendment
of changing the date of inauguration
to the last Thursday in April. Mr.. Par
ker. of New Jersey. who made an in
vestigation of the whole subject for the
committee, proposed an amendment to
the pending resolution, fixing Dec. 80 as
the date for the beginning and ending
of congress, and Jan. / as Inauguration
dya. The committee took no final ac-
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
That is the General Opinion at
the European Capitals on
Venezuelan Question
MONROE DOCTRINE RECOGNIZED
Both Germany and Great Britain Have
Taken cosnizance of the Doctrine
and Have Disclaimed Any Intention
to Occupy Territory Gernany's
Views Fully Outlined.

London, Dec 16.-Replying to ques-
tion in the house of commons today
Under Foreign Secretary Cranborne
said no attempt had been made by
Great Gritain to refer the dispute with
Venezuela to arbitration.
In the house of lords today Foreign
Secretary Lansdowne said ii the seiz-
-ure of Venezuelan gunboats did not
produce the desired effect. further coer-
Give movements would be employed.
The matter had been considered in con-
sultation with Germany and it had been
decided to report blockade of the
ports. 1t is not itnsnded to land Brit
fish force, still less to occupy Venezue-
Ian territory.
Arbitration Not Likely.
Berlin, Dec. 16-The German govern
ment has not yet replied to Castro's Of
fer OF arbitration, being still in corre-
spondence with the British government
on the subject. 1t is intimated that
Germany's reply is not likely to be
ready for some days. The opinion in the
cabinet appears to be that Castro's pro-
posals are merely move in game de-
signed to see what Germany and Great
Britain are now willing TO do, and as
test also of American public feeling.
The prevailing idea here, at present, is
that it is too late to arbitrate.
TO arbitrate and acceptance Of offer
10 do so would place Germany In the
position of having put her hand to the
plow and as looking backward. The gov
ernment's intention at the present mo-
naent is to guide the application of
force so as to avoid what could be
taken internationally as a declaration
of war; resulting in the recognition of
Venezuela as a belligerent. The con-
duct OF the United States is regarded
in diplomatic opinion here as being
strong and dignified and the state de-
partment's handling of the affair is
looked upon as establishing Eurepe's.
recognition of the Monroe doctrine,
because every step of Germany and
Great Britain was made, after taking
into account what the United States
thought of it. At the same time, 1t is
claimed events in Venezuela are saw :
Ing the United States many future
complications by letting Latin repub-
Hes understand that the United States
will not protect them from the effects
OF financial delinquency and interna-
tional disorder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Railway Employees Safe.

London. Dec 16.-News has been re-
ceived in London that all the employees
at LaGuaria, Caracas, and Puerto Ca
beilo Valencia railroads are safe.
kilograms received here from Berlin
confirms the statement that it has been
arranged for Italy to join the blockade,
and say that the Geman government
will ask the consent of the Bundesrath
to the proposal to make the Venezuelan
Blockade more stringent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
PAGE ONE.
Teleqraphic News.

Telegraphio News.
Allies Recognize Monroe Doctrine.
Not Likely to Arbitrate.
The Situation at Caracas.
Coal Strike Hearing.
New Use for the X-Ray.
Lunatic Runs Amuck.
Iowa Labor Unions.
PAGES TWO AND THkEE
Iowa News in Brief.
Tama and Toledo Chautauqua.
Important Telephone Decision.
Hardin County Political Situation.
Epworth League Adopts Iowa Plan.
Revival Meetings in Iowa.
Auditor Merriam Criticized.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL.
A Prohibitionists Knotty Question.
The Peaceful Blockade.
Quoting Current Opinion.
Alaska Wants Settlers.
Looker-On Observations.
Topics and Iowa Opinions. /;
PAGE FIVE.
General News.
Emperor of China a Prisoner.
Minority report oL olatSAiooi Diii'
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News.
New Names for Schools.
Don't Like Eigth-Hour Day.
Railroad Men Fear Snow Blockade
Lew" FIibben Dead.
Abbott's Friends Want Film to Run
Mrs. Parker Wants a Divorce.
Cousins May Not Need Third Oper'
alton.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
iowa and Commercial.
Board Of Trade Quotations.
Review of Market Conditions.
The Harvester Trust.
Money Pool Helps Stocks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16

change means the probable retirement
OF Mr.. Carkuff from the business cir
cles of New Sharon, where he has con-
Quoted hardware business for ter or
twelve years. The new members are
well and favorably known thruout this
locality, and we predict a successful
continuance of prosperity at the old
stand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
DEATH OF MRS. FREDERICK.
Well Known Citizen of Conrad Dies of
Paralysis,

Special I1IDeS-RepdeilcdH.
Conrad, Dec. 16.-Mr. G. B. Frederick,
one of the oldest and best known resi-
dents of Gruady county died at his
home in this place Monday night at
o'clock of paralysis. Mr.. Frederick was
CT years of age and had been resident
of Grundy county for 80 years. He has
been a sufferer from paralysis for some
time and has been bedfast since May.
He leaves wife and seven children.
Mrs. Colgan, of Gilmore City; Miss
Ruth, of Haywarden; and Misses Kit
tie and Mabel and Mr.. George, A. G.
and J. O. Frederick. all of Conrad. The
funeral will be held from the Presby-
terian church Thursday afternoon at
o'clock. The interment will be made
here.
Mr.. David Gallager one of the old res
idents of this place is very Ill owing to
complications due to old age, he being
so years old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Robbers GET 1000.

Bloomington, H., Dec. 10. The bank
at Clarence, Ford county, was opened
by robbers last night and three thous-
a;d taken. The gang cut telegraph
wires to prevent alarm being sent to-
neighboring towns. Citizens were
awakened by the explosion and chased
the thieves but they escaped on a hand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
PICTURES SELL FOR s2s,22o.
Fifty six Paintings Disposed of in New
York Citv

New York, Dec. 16.-Fifty-six paint
ings belonging to the estate of General
Charles NJ Reed, have been sold for
s29,220. The sale was held in the ball
room in Delmonico's. Two canyasses
by Schreyer, brought the only high
prices. A. M. Brady, of Albany. get
ting the arabian Horseman's Halt ut
the Fountain" for $3.50, and f. b. Per-
kins buying the bulgarian Provision
Train in Winter" for S6,600. The third
example by the same painter in the col
lection, small, canvas, THE Burning
Stable" went to j. Oehme for $1,000.
Other paintings in the collection
brought prices ranging from $500 to
$4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Ohio River Risino.

Ohio river in twenty-four hours was
twelve feet. The swift current today
swept eighty coal barges from their
moorings and sunk them. Several men
were on the floating barges and one is
reported missing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
HILLS SON GETS REPRIMAND.
st. Paul Railroad Official Discharges
Him for Being Late.


Him for Being Late.
st. Paul, Mimi. Dec. 16.-In pursu-
ance of James ]. Hills purpose to
break his sons into the railroad busi-
ness, one of them Walter j. Hill, has
been working in the Office of Auditor CT
Disbursements Martin. The young
man, the story goes, yielded to the
temptation Of the holiday season, and
was little careless about reporting At
the Office when the other clerks did.
The head of the department did what
young Hill evidently did not think
he dared do-told the young man he
need not come back until he could ap-
pear for work during the regular office
hours.
There is little doubt that young Hill
will be reinstated after Christmas, but
there is no more doubt that he will
be impressed with the idea that he is
a mere clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
FARMERS WIFE is MURDERED.
Neishbor's Employe Ar><sted-Robber,
the Supposed Motive.

IL
kalamazoo, Mich, Dec. 16.--Mrs.
Robert Garrison, a middle-aged woman,
wife of farmer near Bedford, Barry
county, was murdered today. John
Brantlinger. who has been employed on
neighboring farm, to the Garrisons
since last fall, was arrested at Battle
Creek this afternoon, charged with be-
ing the murderer. Brantlinger, who
protests his innocence, had shaved off
heavy mustache and discarded the
small Scotch cap that he had worn on
the farm for black felt hat. He does
not explain his attempt at disguise.
Mr.. Garrison, the woman's husband, a
short time ago sold his farm for S1,400,
and it is supposed that a desire to get
the money was the principal cause OF
the murder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
INDIANS ON WAR PATH.
Much Apprehension Felt at Dawson and
Troops Are MobiIizing.

Dawson, Dee. 16.Much apprehen
sion is felt over the Indians along the
new government trail who have taken
the war path. It is said the hostiles
have already committed murder and
depredations. Orders have been issued
for mobilizing troops with a view to
pursuing the Indians If the reports
prove true.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Hard Rain at Clinton.

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, Dec. 16.-This city was Wis
tied with hard rain yesterday, and
for a time the downpour resembled
hard storm of middle summer. The
rain turned into snow in the afternoon
and as a result the streets are sloppy
and small streams are high.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Enormous Increase In Profits.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Investigation
into the advance In freight rates on
grain and grain products, dressed meats
and provisions from the Mississippi riv-
er, Chicago. ETC., to New York and
eastern points, governed by the New
York rate, was begun today by the in
terstate commerce commission. Testi-
mony showed that 100000 revenue
would be added to the profits in one
year of one road alone by the contem-
plated increase. 1t was claimed the ad-
vances were justified by the increased
cost of operation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Postoffice Robbed.

Newark, O., Dee. 16.-The postoff1ce
safe at Granville. near here, was dyna-
mited early this morning by two or
more men who escaped.
The postmaster. declines to say what
amount the men secured, but 1t is be-
lieyed to be large.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Business chance at New sharon.

Special to Times Republican,.
New Sharon, Dec ia business
change takes place today in one OF the
prominent locations of our town. Mr.
James Carluff has sold his hardware
stock, business and good will to G. w
Way, of the Whitacre, Way q Ham
mond Company, and George w. Graves,
The new Arm will probably go under
the name OF Way & Graves. This
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
BURNED TO DEATH
Willard Mcconnell, of Darby, Loses
Life in Store, Which Burned at Early
Hour This Morning.

Special to Times Republican.
Centerville, Dec. 16.-Willard McCon-
nell was burned to death in his store at
Darby, near here. this morning. He
was sleping in the store with 10-year-
old boy, who escaped. The store is a
total loss; also 5000 in paper money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Outlook Not Brioht.

London, Dec. 1e.-At the foreign office
This evening it was said many difficult
ties have arisen in the way Of arriving
at basis of what can be arbitrated in
the Venezuelan matter and what can be
otherwise settled. The outlook for a
pacific settlement of the dispute is not
particularly bright
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Working for New Catholic Church.
Special to Times publican.

Iowa Falls, Dec. 1e.-The Catholics
of this city are working hard for new
church, which they expect to erect next
summer at cost of between $4,000
and $4,000. Some of the money is
already raised, and a fair will be held
in January, the result Of which, it is
anticipated, will greatly augment the
sum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
New Duties for Wilson,

Washington, Dec 16-The house to-
day passed the bill to transfer from
the treasury department to the secre-
tary of agriculture power to make reg
ulations in suppressing and extirpating
dangerous contagious diseases of live
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
New York Banker Arrested.

New York, Dec. 16.-Jesse Lewis
Orhm Brothers, bankers, was arrested
today on warrant issued at the in
stance OF District Attorney Jerome, be-
cause he refused to reply to questions
in the secret inquiry into the Garfield
gambling case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
More, Trouble in Hayti,

Port au Prince, Dec. 16.-General st.
Folk Colon, minister of interior and
opponent of General Nord in the con-
test for the presidency has sought ref
| uge in the United States legation.
There has been much firing and the city
| is in a state of great excitement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
State Gamers Meet.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids Dec. 16.--The Iowa
State Gamers Association is holding
a meeting in this city today. 1t is not
known whether the merging PROPOSE
ton is to come up or not.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
GRANT FUNERAL NOT SET.
Arrangements Wait on Arrival Of Gen
eraI Fred p. Grant.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 16.-The ar
lrangements for the funeral of Mrs.
Julia Dent Grant, the widow of the for
mer president, will not be made until
Brigadier General Fred D. Grant, one
Of her sons. arrives from the west 1t
/ is expected that he will beach Thurs
day. The president will take no action
on the death of Mrs. Grant beyond the
sending of handsome floral piece from
the white house Conservatives, convey
ing an expression Of his grief and that
of Mrs. Roosevelt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16
Bank Failure.

Washington, Dec 16.-Comptroller Of
the Currency Ridgeley has closed the
national bank of South Pennsylvania.
at, Hyndman, Pa, and has appointed
Bank Examiner Mason as raceAses
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-16

There is an air of good style in a
coat made with loose box fronts that
may be closed at will
Slot seams are the newest tailor
made detail