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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
Jones Claims Next House.

Washington, Sept. a.-"We will make
great gains ut the coming election. and
l confidently believe we will secure con
ktrcl of the next house of representa-
tiyes." said Senator Jones, of Arkansas.
chairman of the democratic national
committee. in discussing the political
outlook today. "'rhe trusts Will help
US greatly. The people are all inter-
ested in this great question. The op-
preston of the beef combine ana the
dictatorial methods of the coal barons
in the anthracite fields of Pennsyl-
Nania will make many votes for our
ticket this fall. The people have rea-
son to fear the growth of trusts. and
will take the precaution of protecting
themselves from the dangers which the
great combinations of capital threaten
by placing the democrats in control of
the next house Of representatives"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
/. ACCIDENT NEAR DUBUQUE.
Illinois Central Train Runs Down {
STRANGER East of Dubuque.

Dubuque. Sept 9.-Train No. 5, or
the Illinois Central. due here at I:22 a
nl.. rain into and killed middle-aged
man near Scales Mound at 6:33 o'clock
yesterday morning. The accident hap
lened two and sne-half miles west Of
Scales Mound. The engineer saw the
man walking in the center OF the track,
hut before the train could be stopped
the engine had dashed into him. hurting
II him to one side of the track. Members;
OF the train crew hurried to the spot
where the body was lying and upon
their arrival they found that life was
extinct Both the mans legs and arms
Were broken and number of ugly cuts
and bruises about the body We're visi-
bic The coroner of 10 Davis county
was notified and after reviewing the
remains they We're taken to Galena for
interment.
Letters found upon the dead mans
person We're addressed to John Short.
Chicago. The remains are those of a
man about 80 years of age; complexion
sandy.
No one could be found who could
identify the body, hut from the letters
found in the clothing the coroner is
leo to believe that the dead persons
name is John Short and that he is a
resident of the Windy City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
TRAGEDY N new YORK
Charles o'Neil and H Vile
Found Dead in Their
Apartments.
Murder and Suicide Followed 1
Quarrel in Which Vile
Was Accused.
The Woman Alleged 10 Havs
Fired the Shots-Murder
in Ohio.

New York, Sept. 9-Chas. O'Neil, 9
janitor, died in the hospital early today
and his wife Ida was found dead In
their apartments, with two bullets
in her body. The tragedy followed
a quarrel in which O'Neil accused hi0
wife of having been unfaithful. Ac-s
cording to the story told by O'Netl.
shortly before he died, he earned last
month that while he thought his wife
was out of the city on vacation, In.
reality she had been stopping at q
hotel in New York with another man..
Last night ne accused ner OF this and
told her she would have to sign g.
|confession. Taking an unloaded re-
volver from his desk he put it to her.
head She begged him not to kill hef.,;
saSying she would confess. He lowered
the revolver and as he did so she ran;
from the room. She came back in a few
moments. according to O'Neil. with q
revolver and shot him twice. Immedt-
lately afterward she turned the revolver
Ion herself and fired two shots and died
instantly.
The coroner found O'Neil's empty re-
volver. also a slip OF paper which
seems to indicate O'Neil meant to load
land use the revolver before morning
on the paper was written in mana
hand writing: Three letters on gas.
meter will explain all" The letters
were addressed to relatives of O'Nefl;
and asked for forgiveness for what be
was about to do.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
! Sell on the Damscl.

Sandusky, o. Sept. s.Miss Grace
Honey, a buNem belle. came here from
Norwalk this morning with a party oi
Laning Printing Company employees
who had their annual outing at Ceda,
Point.
While en- route to the point William
koenig, in a iestful manner, remarked
to a group of girls that Richmond p
!Iobson. he of the Merrimac fame. was
aboard the steamer. and. pointing to
Will Pruner. a new arrival in Norwalk,
designated him as the aforementioned
hero. Miss Honey remarked that 1t
would be nice to be rescued by Hcbson
and straightway ran to the side of the
steamer and jumped off. She was res
cued by deck hands
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
. AL AMERICANS ALK[
President ROOSEVELT Tells South.
ern Audience That Sectional
Lines Are Obliterated.
Hs Points Out Similarity Of Good
American in All Sec.
tions.
Ten Thousand People Hear the
Chief Executive at Ash.
willie. N. c.
Ashville, N. c.. Sept. s.-The presi

Ashyille, N. c., Sept. 9.-The presi-
dent and party arrived here from Hot
Springs. The trip was uneventfu!.
The presidential special arrived
( rromntlv on schedule TIME. At the
station the president was met by re-
ception committee headed by Senator
Pritchard and Congressman MOODY
! Carriages were in waiting and under
the escort of the Zeb Vance company
Of confederate veterans, and two com
panies of state militia. the party
started for the court house square
where 10000 people had assembled. AT
Battery Park the school children sang
! .sAmerica" as the party passed.
The president stood in his carriage
bare-headed
The city was elaborately decorated
and hundreds of people had come in
from the country to greet the president
When the president was introduced ne
was enthusiastically cheered ).
The president spoke of the pleasure 1t
gave him to speak before the monument
of the late Senator Vance, to meet a
people whose forefathers had fought
under Marion; and to be greeted by
men who served in the confederate
army. Il think it good thing he
I said efor an American president to
have a chance to travel thru the differ
ent sections of the country, in order
that he may realize how trivial are the
points of unlikeness, how essential are
the points OF likeness. A good Amer
ican is good American, whether he
came, from the north. south, east or
west
The president spoke of the benefits
to be derived from the brotherhood
OF men and said he did not care what
section of the country man came
from. If he was a good American that
was enough for him.
We need good laws" said the pres
ident, /. and we need an honest ad-
ministration OF law, but we need as a
fundamental prerequisite for good gov.
ernment a high average standard of
citizenship IN the men who make the
laws and who stand back OF them II
a man is not honest, is not decent. then
the abler he is. the more dangerous he
Is to q community. But decency and
honesty are not enough. in addition tc
honesty and decency you must have
courage and common sense. The aver
age citizen must make himself y
worthy citizen of the governent The
government Is us, you and I, and the
government is going to do we'll or i'll,
according 70 the way we determine the
Il government shall be-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
Hrs No PLAN IN WEN
Governor Stone OF Pennsy.v .vania
interviewed Regarding the
Strike Situation.
will Not Call Special Session
Of the Legislature at
Present.
His Visit to New York Not Fol-
the Purpose OF q Con.
ference.

New York, Sept. 9.-Governor Stone
of PENNSYLVANIA, who arrived in the
city last night, made a brief estimate
today relative to his presence mere and
the coal situation. He said:
I'm here on private business. Elk,
pect to return to Harrisburg today. Am
as anxious to see the strike settled
in Pennsylvania as anyone possibly can
be, but can only repeat what l have
said in previous interviews. II | can
be satisfied the legislature would pass
a law that would be constitutional
and that would settle the strike and
prevent others, l would not hesitate TO
call it together, but l must be salts
fled such a law can be passed Tlle
governor said he had no appointment
to meet the coal operators or any OF
their representatives in this city.
He knew President Baer, of the Phil
adelphia and Reading railroad was in
the city, but there was no arrangement
that he should meet Baer, should the
latter come to the city today to at
tend the expected conference OF coal
operators. Stone also said he had no
here with either Senator
Platt or Governor Odell. When ques-
toned about the situation in Wilkes
barre and as to whether he intended to
send more troops there, Stone replied
he had nothing to say. The governor
was told report was in circulation
which was supposed to account for
Senator Platt's prediction that the coal
strike would be ended this week. It
was to the effectthat Senator Platt had
of a plan to have a COM
mittee appointed representing the New
York. New Jersey and Pennsylvania
the committee to act in an advisory Ca :
pacity and to suggest legislation fol
settling the strike and prevention OF
old labor troubles.
Stone refused to comment on this
rapnrf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
BOUND BY AN OATH
ST. Louis 5codIe Combine swore Mem
bers to socrecy-Life Of Any Mem
Der Who Broke Agreement to Be
Forfeitee-His Tongue Torn Out and
Body Thrown Into the Riyar.

st. Louis, Sept 9.-Search for the
nine indicted members OF the alleged
house of delegates Doodle combine. who
have thus far eluded the police and
deputy sheriffs, became the principal
business OF both classes of officers to-
day. after the night had passed with
out the capture of any OF the men
sought Chief Kelly has offered to
place the entire police force. If needed.
at the disposal of the circuit attorney
in aid OF the deputy sheriffs. 1t devel-
oped today that an oath was adminis-
tered to each Of the members of the
combine. A copy of the oath has been
given Circuit Attorney Folk and the
grand Jury. II follows
Il do solemnly swear before Almighty
God that in associating myself and i'll
becoming a member of this combine l
will vote and act With the combine
whenever and wherever may be SO or
dered to do so. I will not at any place
or time, reveal the fact that there is a
combine. and that will not communi-
cate TO any person or persons anything
that may take place at any meeting of
the combine That. in case should re-
veal the fact that any person in this
combine has received money. l hereby
permit and authorize the other mem
bers Of this combine to take the forfeit
of my life in such manner as they may
deem proper, that my throat may be
cut, my tongue torn out and my body
cast into the Mississippi river. and all
of this do solemnly swear. so he!p me
Cod
shortly after noon Edmund Berch
was taken into custody. He was lodged
in iail. in default Of $4,000 bail. as
were also John II. Schnettler. j. j.
Hannigan. John Helms. Otto Schu-
machter and Charles Gutke. who spent
last night at their homes in the GUS
tody OF deputy sheriffs. and former Dell
egate w. NJ. Tamblyn is under arrest in
Cleveland. o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
Quiet II s,se Rcoion.

Wilkesbarre. Fa. Sept. OF ,iiowins 3
yesterdays rioting and bloodshed the
Wyoming region was unusually quiet
today. There were no pickets out, no
crowds collected about the washeries
and mines that are in operation.
Tamaqua, Pa, Sept. 9.-Altho no SOL
diers We're sent out to patrol the Pam
ther Creek valley TO-DAY me usual num-
Ler of men Went to work and two col
lieries of the Lehigh Coal and Naviga
tion Company are running as usual.
Several of the district officers of the
United Mine Workers visited the valley
last night. They told the men the strike
was virtually Won and asked them to
stand together until the end. They
We're received everywhere with enthu-
siasm and We're given a promise that If
necessary the men would stay out until
Christmas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
NO LIVES LOST ON VINCENT.
ooufrisre Eruption Probably causes
No Loss of Life

New York Sept. 9.-Gustav H.
schwab chairman of the relief COM
mittee formed in May to relieve the
distress caused by the volcanic dis
turbances ~ the West Indies. received
yesterday reply to the telegram sent
by him last week Offering assistance to
Governor Llewelyn of ST. Vincent. The
reply. dated Sept. 6, follows:
Many thanks for your telegram Of
fering assistance. There was strong
eruption last night of La Soufriere,
which has been fairly quiet since the
18th Of May. / don't know the extent
of the damage or wants at present. II
believe no lives were lost. We can not
communicate with Martinique"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
loncon Comment.

London. Sept 9.-The morning pa
pers generally make no comment on the
sinking of the CreteaP by the
Panther, pending the receipt of further
facts. The Express, however. under the
caption of "The Mailed Fist Strikes
says that the action of the German war
ship is unprecedented. 1t recalls that
the German navy did not5interfere with
British warships which seized German
merchantmen which We're supposed to
be carrying contraband of war in South
African waters.
a few Of the afternoon newspapers in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
FIGHT WITH CORN KNIVES.
White Man Wages Desperate eattI

Agains+ Two Negroes.
Liberty. Mo-, Sept. 9.-Andrew r
Wynore had a battle with two negroes,
Tom and Frank Kidd, with corn knives,
this morning in a field near town. He
received an ugly cut across the left
side of his head also on his left arm,
hut the wounds are not considered Sc
riuos. One negro has a cut across the
face. extending over the mouth and
right eye. The other negro's left arm
is cut nearly off between the wrist and
elbow. lie is also cut on the breast.
Wymore is ex-city marshal of Liberty
and the democratic nominee. for sher-
iff of Clay county. He had dispute
with the negroes when one of them as
saulted him with rock and the other
with a corn knife. Wymore got corn
knife with which to defend himself and
a fierce fight took place. The negroes
are under arrest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
Strike in Zion City.

Chicago, Sept. ?.--zion City is in the
midst of it's first strike. All steam fit
tiers at work on the building there went
on strike because a promised Increase
in wages was not Forthcoming last Sat
urday Dowie sent couple of "the
faithful to Milwaukee to secure steam
filters to take the places of the strikers.
but the emissaries returned with the
information that it was impossible to
secure men in worldly city who would
work for the love wages paid in Zion. .
Nearly all the building crafts at work
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09

commenting on the subject seem to an
ticipate that the sinking of the Firlni-
mist gunboat may prove controversial.
so summary a revenge for breach OF
international courtesy says the st.
James Gazette. "is like breaking the
frailest butterfly on the largest wheel.
Supposing the huttertlS's big neighbor
takes a hand in the game. matters may
become almost serious.
The, Westminster Gazette, speculate
ing on the matter holds that nothing
in Monroeism prevents big continen-
tai power from boxing the ears of a
troublesome boy on the other hemi-
sphere, so long as the big boy does not
proceed to eat or otherwise annex the
small one"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
w. J. BRYAN TAKES STUMP.
Makes Opening Speech Of /. Nebraska
Camnaiun AZ haotinns

Lincoln. Neb., Sept. ~. j. Bryan
began !: speech-making tour whici, Will
continue with little interruption until
the November election. This evening
he made the opening address to the
members u the Grand Army al their
state reunion, near Hastings. Tomor-
row he will open the campaign For the
democrats Of Missouri al Joplin. He
Will make other political speeches dur
inss his month in nearby states. Prac-
tically all of October will be spent in
Nebraska. in the interest of the fusion
state and congressional tickets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
STEAMER STRIKES, TWO DROWN.
The Barge II. Houshton Goes Down al
De- roif

Detroit. Sept 9.--The steam barge III.
IIoughton. owned in this city, sank al
her dock early today Two Of the Grew
were drowned in their berths. Their
Names were: William Daniel, aged 16,
no home; Edward Close, is, iarbor
Beach, Mich.
The Houghton was loaded with
crushed stone and 1t is thought the
stone absorbed so much water during
the heavy rain last night that the
weight OF the water caused the vessel
to careen and finally sink.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
The Returns in Maine.

Portland. Me-, Sept. 9.-There was
little change this forenoon in the COM
pl,Xion of the returns from the state
election yesterday. Complete returns
are nor to be had at hand for several
days. Figures received from 261 out Of
52l cities. towns and plantations in the
state indicated o probable republican
plurality OF 29,00O.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
MURDERS WIFE FOR JEALOUSY
Ora copenhaver Fires Three Shots,
All of Which Z AXE Effect.

Indianapolis, md, Sept 9--Ora Co
penhaver. Il glaZier murdered his
Young wife at the home OF her father
in North Davidson street at noon yes
sterdav. firing three shots into her body
and causing wounds from which she
died half hour later. Mrs. Copen-
haver was Miss, Della Ferguson and
was married to Copenhaver four years
ago. He has always been jealous of his
wife. but without cause. the neighbors
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
FINDS JUG FILLED WITH GOLD
Mississippi Farmer Discovers Hiddel
Treasure in Old House.

New Orleans. La. Sept. 9.-,John
Moore, farmer. living near Hern,ans-
willie, Claiborne county. Mississippi.
While demolishing an ancient dwell
ing on his farm. found jug contain
ing nearly $4,000 in S20-gold pieces.
Nothing is known of how the money
got there. but 1t is thought to have
heen hidden by some one during the
civil war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
Rev. Wilson lnsane,

Genoa. w. Va, Sept 9.Rev. Maurici
Wilson. aged so. who almost severe
his wife's head from her body with 4
razor as he spoke Without sheddinS
blood there can be no remission %
sim was found this morning in TIL
woods few miles from home. He had
had no food since the commission o.
the crime Saturday, and is unquestion'
ably insane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
MANY SHEEP LOST
Forest Fires in Wyoming Cause Severe
l-oss-Miners Leaving the Mines to
Help Combat the Flames.

Laramie. Wyo., Sept. s.-Reports
from the timber fire districts state that
thu, sheep men will be heavy losers.
Many hands have scattered thousands
of sheep now right in the burning tins
bel. country. Timber Supervisor Ather-
~ has started for the burning district
with fifty men and every kind of appli-
in the Rambler mine has been suspend
ed and all hands sent to combat the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
The Potter Case.
ecial to Times-Repnblican

Des Moines, Sept. 9.-The coroner's
verdict in the case of A. NJ. Potter has
not yet been rendered. The investiga-
,ion has been practically completed. but
the coroner has been waiting for the
return of certain parties. There can be
no doubt that when the verdict is rem
Gered there will be nothing in it to in
dicate whether it was ., suicide or an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
COLORADO DEMOCRATS.
Are Holding Their State Conventions
Pops Also in Session,

Denver, Sept. 9.-The democratic
state convention met in Coliseum Hall
this morning for the nomination of a
full state ticket and congressman at
large. The number of candidates in
the field for the principal Office has
aroused the strongest interest thruout
the state and there is q full attendance.
Ex-Governor Charles S. Thomas was
chosen temporary chairman. The
state convention of the peoples party
also met here today and will endeavor
TO effect fusion with the democrats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
cAsTRos CLAIMS VICTORY.
:Nenezuelan President Wires Report Of
a Decisive Engagement.

New York. Sept. 9.-The consul gem
eral of Venezuela has received the fol-
lowing cablegram from President Cas-
atros: Fierce battle fought today at
Finaquillo, in which the revolutionary
army under Generals Luciano Men
dozea and Riera We're completely de-
-feated,;thus insuring national peace"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
NOVEL EXPERIENCE OF THiEF.
After Robbins House He ls capturses
eeYured. Fed and Released.

t-gEGUTSQ, fsSsosEsS
Elgin, ILL.,, Sept. 9-In the absence 09s
the family the residence of Louis Hem
bracht was robbed last night of yz00ss
some iewelry and a sealskin Jacket
On discovering the loss members Of the
family pursued the thief and captured
him. The stolen property was recov-s
cred. The thief was brought back to
the residence and lectured. and after
promising to lead a better life he was
given a square meal and allowed to go.
He was offered shelter over night, but
declined to STAY. ass u
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09

in Zion City made demand for an in
crease in wages several weeks ago. but
only the steam filters received prom
ises. Patiently they watched their pay
envelopes two pay days, and as neither
more money nor even promises OF it
We're Forthcoming they quit work. The
men on strike say they will not return
until the promised advance in wages
.materialiZeS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
BARTHoLIN's IDENTITY SURE.
His Dentist Declares Filings in Lower
Jaw Were His

Jaw were TITS.
Chicago, Sept 9.-All doubt as to the
complete Identification Of the body OF
William j. Bartholin, found in flax
field. near Ricevlie, Iowa, was dispelled
last night when DR.. III. c. Waach, Bar
.tholins dentist, declared that the crown
and bridge work on the teeth OF the
lower jaw bone taken from the body
had been put in Bartholin's mouth by
him six years ago.
No effort WAS made today to secure
the release of Oscar Thompson. Dad
dy'' Catfy or Edward Gounselman from
the county Jail on wrts of habeas COR
pus.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
ELoPERs WE'D AT MIDNIGHT.
Prominent Wisconsin People Over
come Parental Objections at Racine.

Prominent Wisconsin People Over.
come Parental Objections at Racine.
Waukegan, Ill.,, Sept. "a secret
wedding of prominent Wisconsin people
caused. it is said. by the objections of
the brides parents. occurred here about
midnight last night. The bride was
Miss Elsie c. kundson. of Milwaukee.
ana the groom was Burton NJ. Wood
ward. business man OF Racine. They
arrived here late and found nearly
every one i'll bed. Deputy County Clerk
Swayer was aroused and induced to
come down to the court house and issue
a license. AT the Baptist parsonage the
Rev. j. G. Briggs was awakened and
welded the couple in the parlor near
the midnight hour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
BEATING LEADS 7c SUICIDE.
Frank HUFF. Former Marsha! of Mo
n.ence. ILL.,, Shoots Himself.

Kankakee. ILL.,. Sept. 9.-Franll Huff
was city marshal OF Momeace until a
week ago, when ne resigned to open q
restaurant. Yesterday morning his
body was discovered in a barn. He had
shot himself in the head. Huff was
brutally clubbed year ago by the Con-
tots brothers. while attempting all ar
rest. Lately he has complained of some
pains in his head. and it is thought he
was insane when he took his life. Huff
was Al years old and leaves widow
and five children
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-09-09
r. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TO-DAY.
Weather.

WeaINeT.
Sun rises at 5:34; sets at 6:2l.
Iowa-Fair tonight and Wednesday,;
becoming warmer.
Illinois-Fair tonight and Wednes-
day.