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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
FELL FROM scAFFoLp.
w. n. Burshasen and Charles Howard
Have Narrow Escape at Clinton.


Have Narrow Escape at Clinton.
Clinton, Jan 1S.-W H. Burghagen.
of 224 Fourth avenue, and Charles
Howard, young man also living in this
city. met with serious injuries yester-
day morning, while at work. making
some repairs on the Chalker ice house.
couple of their fellow workers had
narrow escapes.
The accident which resulted in the in
Jury of the two men occurred at about
10 o'clock The men We're doing car
penter work on scaffold in the inter-
ior of the Ice house, at heighth OF
about some thirty-five feet from the
ground The scaffold suddenly and with
out the least warning gave way, and
two of the men were precipitated to
the ground. Burghagen alighted square
ly upon his feet. His ankles were in
jured and he suffered concussion of the
spine as result of the shock. He was
also internally injured, how badly it
was impossible to tell. In his fall his
head struck beam, and circular in
cision in his scalp resulted, which bled
SO profusely that the attending physi-
clans had trobule in stopping the hem
orrhage.
Howard struck on his hands and
head One of his wrists was dlsiocated.
and his face and body We're cut and
bruised He also is believed to have
been injured internally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
USED A SHOTGUN.
Des Moines Man Blows His Head off
on Walnut Street Bridqe.

Special to Times Republican
Des Mones, Jan. 1s.-Clinton Murray
who lived at $50 East Locust street, was
killed while alone on the Walnut street
bridge last night between Z and 7:15
o'clock by a shot from a shotgun. Altho
ne never regained consciousness, he lived
for about twenty minutes, and died
where he fell, attended by physician,
who happened to be passing over the
bridge just after the fatal shot was fired.
That the death of Murray was due to
suicide is regarded as reasonable The
motive for self-destruction is not posi-
lively known, but, if rumors are true, II
is probable that Murray had been made
desperate by recent financial losses, as
It is stated that he had lost about $500 in
specula ton, ard that one third of the
amount was lost on the day of the trag-
edy. Notwithstanding this, he had borne
the same appearance of outward COM
posure that was a characteristic Of his
life, and his most intimate friends re-
fused to believe the story of his suicide
until they personally had Identified the
remains This was not an easy task by
any means; the results of the shot were
such as to render Identification impoesi-
bic. except by means of his clothing,
jewelry and other personal effects.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
PLEAD FOR BOERS.
Webster Davis Carries Monster Peti-
tion to Washington Asking Con-
sress to Pass Ready Made Boer Res
oIution.

Kansas City, Jan. 1s.-Webster Davis
started for New York last night with a
petition carrying the signatures of 212.-
GOA citizens of the south and west, which
eventually are to go before congress
asking for an expression of national
sympathy for the Beers.
These signatures have been received in
answer to an appeal sent out by Davis
some months ago and We're addressed TO
several congressman asking them to
vote for resolution already framed for
them, which declares the people of the
United States feel a strong sympathy
with the people OF the Transvaal; that
they are panied by the reports of the
present sufferings OF this Christian peo-
ple and unite In the hope that the decla-
ration which they feel it their duty to
rake will be favorabiy considered by
Great Britain In the settlement of their
unfortunate differences. Davis will turn
the petition over to the Boer consulate
at New York, who Will place 1t in the
proper hands in Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
Sued c. & N. w. for Big Sum.

Special to TimeS-RepuDilcan.
Waterloo, Jan. 1S.--A damage suit has
been filed by T. r. McElhinney, of Cen
eseo, brother of Andrew and Charles
McE1hinney of this city, against the
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Com
pany fer s25,00o His attorneys are Boies
& ,Boies. The petition alleges that on
Jam the plaintiff was taking some
stock to Chicago from an Iowa point.
He was occupying one of the bertEs OF
the train when head-end collision oc-
Cured near Geneva. Ill.,. between the
train he was on and another freight
train which was being negligently and
carelessly ruii. In the accident he re-
ceived serious and permanent injury to
his knee, hip, spine, head, heart and
bowels He was taken on to Chicago,
where his medical, hospital and nurse
bills were lurge. Because of the acci-
dent the petitioner states he has been
unable to care for his own business
properly and that he is physically and
mentally crippled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
IH[ REPORT IS AADE
The Isthmian Commission Com.
pletes Its Report On the Pan.
ANA Proposition.
Was Filed With the President
This.Afternoon. But Not
Made Public.
Roosevelt Not to Accept Invita-
tions to Visit Cities During
Congress.

Washington, Jan. 1s.-The isthmian
canal commission has completed it's re-
port, which will be submitted to the
president this afternoon.
The supplemental report of the 18TH
mian canal commission on the Panama
proposition was delivered to the presi-
dent by Admiral Walker this after
noon.
The president has decided to decline
all invitations to deliver public speeches
until congress has completed its work
for the session. Exception only will be
made IN case like the Charleston ex-
position, where circumstances seem re-
quire his presence in his official ca
pacity.
The committee charged with the re-
ception and entertainment of Prince
Henry today decided it would be inn
possible to Yield to the requests of
many cities to have the prince visit
them. 1t is likely besides New York,
Washington and Niagara Falls. the
journey will include Chicago only of the
large cities. 1t has also been decided.
owing to the tide. to have the launching
take place on the original date, Febru-
ary 25.
Secretary Root was heard on the
question OF friar lands in the Philip
pines before the house committee on
insular affairs today. He, said these
lanod holdings Constituted one of the
chief causes of discomfort among the
people. They are hotbeds of insnrrec-
tion and had furnished Aguinaldo his
chief appeal to popular prejudice. The
secretary said religious orders SO fully
recognized the bad condition OF af-
fairs that they were disposed to sell to
sell out and he urged that the gov
ernment should take advantage of the
opportunities to remove the chief
causes of discomfort in the islands. A
rough estimate of the value of the
lands, be said. was from five to seven
and half million, Americany money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
THE IOWA sPIRITuALlsTs.
First Annual Meeting Proving a Sue
cess-committee Appointed.

| Special to Times-Republican
| Oskaloosa, Jan. 1S.--The first annual
meeting of the Iowa State Association
OF Spiritualists is in progress in this
city, opening in a formal way Friday
morning when the reports of the off,
GERS of the new state associa ton, that is
less than year old. were presented. DIR.
G.. A. Hinton, of Oskaloosa. presided as
president of the association and Mrs.
Stella A. Fisk. of Keokuk, as secretary.
The meeting of Thursday evening was
OF social nature. a reception to dele
gates who We're in the city at that time.
Ii was held at the Hotel Lacey. A num-
ber of committees in several depart
nents were appointed at the time.
The Iowa State Association of Spiritu-
alists was born last April and since that
time four charters have been issued by
it-Marshalltown, Council Bluffs, Clear
Lake and Ottumwa-and the member
ship credited to these four societies Is
about 100 The state of Iowa has three
separate spiritualistic societies - the
State Association and those of the Mis-
sissippi Valley with headquarters at
Clinton and the Central Iowa Associa-
ton of Marshalltown, and these are not
dependent one on the others. The na-
tional association has about 700 societies
recorded and of this number 800 are act
irg under charters. Thirty five estab-
lished churches exist in the United
States. with following of 25o,00o men,
bers. The faith has established one char
itable institution and one school in the
country.
About $50 delegates are present from
the several societies OF the state and
more are coming to attend the meetings
II today and Sunday. The accommoda-
tions of the hall have been found made
qnate and the opera house has been Sc
cured for the meetings OF Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
CHILL is SATISFIED.
Compulsory Arbitration Plan Ac-
eepted by the Pan American Con.

| ference.
| Mexico City, Jan. 1S.-The atmosphere
or the Pan-American conference was
/ suddenly cleared yesterday, and both the
plan of compulsory arbitration and The
Hague agreement passed thru the con
ference. w. l. Buchanan, of the United
States delegation, afforded means
whereby in spite of Thursdays discus
sion, both Ecuador and Chilli might ad-
kere to The Hague convention, propos-
ing that the minutes of the last two ses-
sions. showing the feelings of Chill with
regard to arbitration. should form q
part, as annexed, of the protocol where
by the nations represented at the confer
ence express their acceptance of The
Hague convention. In introducing this
motion, Buchanan said:
The minutes of the conference for the
past few days show in the remarks off,
c.ally made here by each of the distin-
guished delegates of the Chilian delega-
ton and by the distinguished delegate
from Ecuador, their entire and hearty
concurrence in the principles Of The
Hague convention. and their unqualified
acceptance thereof.
There is therefore on record in this
conference this fact, and l respectfully
request the chair in the name of the
delegations who sign the protocol, and
with the consent of the distinguished
delegation of Chill, and that of Ecuador,
to transmit with said protocol the min
'ntes OF the two past days referred to.
In order tsat the protocol and the said
minutes shall be communicated to the
minister OF foreign affairs of Mexico in
the form and manner expressed by said
protocol, requesting said minister in ad-
d:tion that these documents be commu-
nicated to the respective governments
represented in this conference as an ex-
preston of the general adherence to the
convention OF The Hague. and these ex-
planatory remarks shall also be for
warded to said ministry"
Cordial relations between the chilians
and the Mexicans have been restored
and the Walker Martinez incident has
been closed satisfactorily to all con-
cerned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
/ NICARAGUA DEAL BEST.
Majority of Senate Committee Be-
ieved to Favor That Route.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-The majority
members of the senate committee un-
doubtedIy favor the Nicaragua route
as the best so far presented. They do
not consider the proposition of the
Panama company at all advantageous,
for the reason that they are convinced
the company is unable to give clear
title to either it's property or it's fran
chise In fact, as Senator Harris. a
member of the committee. put it. the
acceptance of the offer was AN i'm
possibility because of the legal and
diplomatic entanglements 1t would in
volve.
The statements made by M. Lampre.
the company's agent, failed to con
vince this senator that the rights of
the French shareholders could be
completely wiped out by the dictum
of a French receiver in bankruptcy.
Then, too, there We're the bondholders
of the Panama railroad to consider
The canal company owned a major
ity of the railroad stock, it was true
but the minority holders had refused
to give up their rights or sell their
bonds, and would have a right to be
heard. These rights could not be
wrested from them without running
counter to repeated decisions of the
supreme court.
AS the cost of the Panama and the
Nicaragua routes was nearly the same,
and as perfect title to the latter could
be obtained easily, he favored the
Nicaragua route. He did not believe
in buying lawsuit when it could be
avoided. Still the committee would
give the offer full consideration and
any other propositions presented.
1t was the intention of the commit
tee, said this senator, to investigate
the entire subject so completely that
there would be no doubt about the su-
periority of the route it would recon-
mend The committee would endeavor
to agree unanimously upon some bill,
and by fighting the matter to finish
in the committee room avoid any seri-
GUS controversy over the route.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
A NEV |NSURRLCION
Government Troops in Venezue.
la Twice Defeated by a Rev
olutionary Force.
Steamship Libertador Makes
Two Successful Landings
Of War Munitions.
Alexander Sullivan. One Of the
Cronin Convicts. Denied
New Trial.

Trinidad. Port Spain. Jan. 1s.-Ac-
cording to the latest advices from vene-
zuela, the revolutionary force uader
Gen. codeno has twice defeated the
government troops in the state of Cara
bobo in new insurrectton. started near
Casupano under the leadership Of Gen.
Vasquez. the Venezuelan revolutions
ary steamship Libertador has made two
successful landings of arms and am
munition, and is moving around the
coast of Venezuela without being mo-
Tested. 1t is reported that the revolu-
tionary troops under Gen. Ducharno
have been defeated by the government
force
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
THINKS AMERICANS RUDE.
London Chronicles Comment on Primo
Henry's Coming Visit.

London, Jan. 17.-Commenting upon
the statements in some American news
papers that Prince Henry's visit TO the
United States will not be very welcome,
the Daily Chronicle thinks that perhaps
Emperor William deserves sympath thy
for having his overtures received in
such a suspicious manner 1t contends
that European power might have sus-
pected the emperor's motive. but would
not have published the discovery from
the house-tops.
The Chronicle says in conclusion:
The Americans are quite at liberty
to keep their public and private rela-
tions with Germany separate. but in
rudely saying SO before hand, are they
not just Mttle lacking in the element
AIRY virtue of hospitality?'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18

We expect a large crowd at our dedi-
cation next week and we want not only
the legislators but the newspaper men
Will treat them we'll.
Secretary Haley, of the Iowa State
Travelling Mems Association. said:
That inaugural address of Gov.
Cummins was one of the finest things
ever heard. That speech marks him
as one of the formost orators of Iowa.
1t will land him in the senate some
day
Treasurer Gilbertson. like many 9TH
ers, was enthusiastic, and said:
you cannot say anything toe good
of the inaugural address of Gov. Cum
MINIS II was one of the greatest of
speeches.
Senator Hubbard, of Woodbury. coun-
ty, said:
Il have no hesitancey in declaring the
inaugural address of Gov. Cummins to
be one of the grandest inaugural ad-
dresses ever delivered in Iowa 1t was
splendid in thought and in delivery"
And this is what everybody says
and everybody knows.
The committees of the house and sem
ate will probably be given out next
Tuesday evening, after the legislature
reconvenes. Both President Herriott
and Speaker Eaton are working on the
committees. but neither one has COM
pleted his work.
In a genaral order issued by the de-
of the Gxzfififff1i xzfiflffffi vbgkqi swypp
partment commander of the G.. A. r.
yesterday attention is especially called
to the purposed excursion to Vicksburg
in which Capt. Merry is Interested.
This occures Feb. next. Commander
Metzgar expects to go. Messrs Rigby
and Longley, both conspicuous in the
department. are already at Ficksburg.
1t is desired that many comrades cf tho
G. A. r. visit Vicksburg
Quite a number of the senators and
remained in the city
and will be here over Sunday. 1t affords
them opportunity to do some work on
bills and measures and they find it
more comfortable to remain here than
to go back home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
The Condor Nav Be SAILING.

Victoria, b. c.. Jan. lS.-Capt. Fleet,
senior officer of Esquimault station,
suggests that the British war ship Con-
dor is doubtless sailing to Honolulu,
having used UP her coal. owing to the
extra labor entailed by the severe storm
which she caught the night Of the Sd.
He is confident there is no ground for
apprehension for the vessels safety.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
A Heroic Hired Girl.

SNtCIdI 10 ITHts- -INr PUt5IIc etII.
Mason City. Jan. 1S.--A domestic in
the home of DR.. Guy Huntley proved
herself heroine and saved tho life of
the doctors young son by her bravery.
The child had been playing with match
es and it's clothes became ignited from
lighted match She tore the blazing
clothing from his person and wrapped
him In heavy coat Her hands We're
severely burned, as was the child's
face and hands
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
BURGLARS Fire BUILDING.

Chicago. Jan. 1S.-Burglars last night
entered the home of Al. j. Isherwood. se-
cured $4,000 worth of valuables and es-
capped after setting fire to the house. Tho
family returned in time to summon the
fire department, and the flames were
subdued with but small loss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
Killed in a Duel.

Hanover, Jan. 1s.-Herr Won Beig-
sen, landrath. Hanover, son of the noted
politician, died during the night as the
result of bullet wound sustained in
duel fought Thursday last with Herr
Falkenhagen. a tenant of the royal es-
tate near Springs. The duel was the
outcome of the intimacy of Fankenha-
gen with Frau Won Beigsen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
THREE TO HANG AT ONCE.
Mississippi Murderer Objects to Be
ina Executed With a Nearo.

Oxford. Miss. Jan. 1.-THE jury in the
second trial OF Whit Owens, charged
with the murder of Hugh Montgomery,
returned verdict of guilty and he was
sentenced to hang on Friday. Feb. IA.
the same date fixed for the hanging OF
Will Mathis and Orlando Lester.
Will Mathis has requested Judge Low
rey to have his hanging at q different
hour from the time that the negro, Or
lando Lester, will be hanged, and has
asked that he be hanged from a different
gallows. He says he is opposed to social
equality, and that is why the request is
made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
DIDN'T BREAK THE PEACE.
and Maher Discharged by
Examining Justice.

Philadelphia. Jan. 1s.-Peter Maher
and Tom Sharkey. who were arrested
yesterday at the instance. 1t is alleged.
Of the Law and Order Society, and held
in bonds of $4,000 to keep the peace, ap-
peared at the magistrates Office this
morning and We're discharged. The mag
istrate announced the men committed no
overt act
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
Welded A THIRD TIME.
Neiehbors of a QuarreIsome Couple
Show Them Lively Time.

Northwood, Jan. 17.-Rior Hegland,
Ia farmer, living three miles northeast
of town, was treated to very lively
demonstration by his neighbors last
night. ISegland has been married
three times, each time to the same
woman. In each one of their short
periods of welded bliss they have made
things so lively for themselves and
neighbors that a divorce was soon se-1
cured This last time when the fans
lily war broke out the neighbors
thought 1t was time to take hand.
A meeting was called and large sup
ply of dynamite secured and last night
it was fired off in close proximity to
the house, so near in fact that the win
dows in the house and barn were all
hloun
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
Fell From a Bridge.

Special to TImes-RepuDHVdh.
Creston, Jan. 1S-Fred Hockett, OF
this city. who lives at 4o3 North Pine
street. and who is employed in the
bridge building gang of Fred Smith,
was yesterday so severely injured that
his life is despaired of by 9. fall of thirty
feet from bridge near Cromwell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
Or. krause Sentenced.

London. Jan. 1s.-Dr. Krause, former
governor of Johannesburg, was today
found guilty and sentenced to two years
Imprisonment on the charge of "at-
tempting to persuade" Cornelius
Broecksburg. public prosecutor of Jo-
hannesburg, to murder John Douglas
Foster, an English lawyer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
IN CONGRESS.
Cannon Reports the Urgency Defic
ieneY RilI-Other Proceedinqs.

'S'fVy 1ItI-OereI '-100ceuF'IgS'
Washington, Jan. S.-In the house to.
day Cannon. chairman of the committee
on appropriations. reported the urgency
deficiency bill and gave notice that or
next Monday he would call 1t up for con-
sideration. The bill carries appropria-
tions aggregating over s16,OoooO0.
After the passage of a few unimpor-
tent bills the house adjourned
The senate committee on postoffices
today authorized Mason to report the
bill granting the franking privilege to
Mrs. Mckinley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
GAMBLERS HELD UP.
wo More Men Rob Dozen Omaha
GanbIera-Roth Cao&,,rod

Gamblers-Both Captured.
Omaha, Jan. 1s-Two robbers held up
a dozen men at the point of revolvers IL
4 gambling room in the heart of the city.
at 4 o'clock this morning, secured the
cash box and 5000 in money from cus-
toners of the place. They were captured
ten minutes later by squad of police
men and locked up. They gave their
names as Frank Williams and Frank
Jones. All the stolen money was found
on the men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18

cooler in the east toni
For Illinois-Fair r5ht and Sunday
except rain in the S.reme south this
afternoon or tonigh Cooler tonight.
PAGf SNE.
TELEGRAPHIC /, SgS:
Bad Wreck on { g, r. I. & P.
New Revolution. Venezuela.
Marie Corelli Scores Germans.
Davis Petition for Beers
Isthmian Commission Reports.
News of Washington.
Iowa and st. Louis Fair.
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
Maher-Sharkey Fight Fiasco.
The Trade Reviews.
Frye's Subsidy Bill Reported.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Testimony in Thomas Trial.
How University Students Live.
Rabies Among Iowa Cattle.
News of the State.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
The Editors Public Duty.
Will Europe Get Out of Ruts?
Pleasant Words for Allison.
The Indian Must Reform.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items, Sunday Reading.
LOCKER IONS Observations.
Gov. Cummins' Philosophy.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
Times Republican Wins Libel Suit.
George F. Kirby Gives $1,000 to Hos
pital
Elks Donate Large Sum for Char
ity.
District Court Proceedings.
Local Comment and Brief News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Condition of the Markets.
Saturdays Market Quotations.
Freight Rates May Be Reduced.
Current Sports Reviewed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
Miners Prepare for War

Columbus. o.. Jan. is.--The r,insrs oe
Ohio have adopted resolution aasssstAs
all it's members half of per cent. Il -
estimated this will rsiss defsnsa EuAA
Of SOC, GOO annually.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
NO HOPE FOR SULLIVAN.

Chicago Lawyer Convicted of Cons
spiracy Denied New Trial.
Chicago, Jan. 1S.-Judge Smith to-
day denied the motion for new trial
for Alexander Sullivan recently con-
victed of conspiracy to keep James
Lynch, fugitive from justice. out Of
the state. The court took a motion
y,,ant
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-18
Boiler Explosion Kills Many.

Barcelona, Jan. 1S.-The boiler in q
spinning mill near Mauresa exploded to-
day and wrecked the building. A large
number of working people were killed.