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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
Details Of Explosion.

Sheraden, Pa, May ia remark
able series of explosions between
and Z o'clock last evening caused the
death of at least twenty-five persons.
the burning and injuring of 200 or 300
others and property loss that will
run into hundreds of thousands of dol
lars The list of dead SO far obtain
able follows:
Harry f. Smithey, leverman, Den
nison, O.
Billy Taylor, brakeman, Uhrichs-
VILE, o.
Elmer Hunter, conductor, aged 35.
Albert McKean, brakeman, aged %,
Eheraden.
John Swan, brakeman, Sheraden.
Dallas Boyd, fireman.
Injured:
Samuel Ramsey, captain No. VOL
unteer hose company, McKees Rocks,
badly burned.
BUS" Strasse, aged 10, Esplen, face
and hands burned.
Dorsey Daggs, aged 19, Esplen,
burned on face and hands.
William Douglas, Esplen, burned
from head to foot.
Joseph Reiner, Braddock, eye blown
out
Mrs. Seymour, of Cork Run. burned
all over body; not expected to live.
Mrs Seymour's daughter, aged 20
years, burned all over body; not ex-
pected to live.
The explosions occurred in the yards
of the Panhandle railroad, and at 8
o'clock last night the yards were a
:iery furnace of burning cars, naphtha
Oil and merchandise.
The cause of the first disaster from
the meager reports at hand was the
explosion of naphtha car, which COM
municated to a switch light near by
This explosion occurred about $3.50 p.
m.
Thousands of people, men. women
and children. quickly gathered to look
at the fire and were lined about the
yard on the hillsides. When all dan
ger had apparently passed a second
explosion of naphtha followed, faI
worse than the first.
The flames from the second car were
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
Old Bible Brinas Hiah Price.

New York. May 13.-At the sale of
the library of the late Thomas j. Nc
Kee the only known copy of the origin
al issue of the first Bible printed in
America in the English language
brought $2,025.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
The Senate.

The senate passed the agricultural
appropriation bill. Stewart. of Neva-
da, then addressed the senate in sup
port of the Philippines government bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
Chinese Rebels Defeated.

Pekin, May 13.-The government an
nounces that after two days fighting
the rebels in the southern part of the
province of Chi Ii have been complete
ly defeated, and their leaders captured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
PROMINENT IowAN DEAD.

Col. John Myer, Ex-senator and Trus-
tee of Iowa College, Passes Away.
Special to Times Republican.
Newton, May 13.-Col. John Myer
trustee of Iowa College at Grinnell, eX-
state senator and prominent in the
carly history of Iowa, died today, aged
IS wears
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
philip knopf Nominated.

Chicago, May 1s.-PhiIip Knopf, cleric
of Cook county for eight years, was to-
Gay nominated as the republican candi-
date for congress of the Seventh dis-
trict. a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, May 13.-The readjust-
ment of salaries of presidential post
masters were announced yesterday as
fol
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
1,eoo ARE DEAD.

Many Perish on the Island Of st,
Vincent.
Castries. Island of ST. Lucia, May
lat is announced in advices re-
ceived here this morning from the is
land of ST. Vincent sixteen hundred
persons have perished there since the
Soufriere has been in eruption
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
PAGE ONE. \

= PAGE ONE.
:. Geographic News.
People Asked to Aid Sufferers. ii
Congress Appropriates $50O,OOO.
Many Killed at Sheraden, Pa
Fighting on Island of Hayti.
British Capture $50 Beers.
Polk County Strife Ended.
PAGE TWO.
General News.
st. Pierre Inhabitants Suffocated.
Investigation on Martinique.
Reign of Queen Regent Ended.
Iowa Federal Patronage.
PAGE THREE.
Iowa News.
kid" Noble on Trial.
Conviction of Thomas Bebb.
Rules for the Railway Accountants.
Postoffice Robbed at Monroe.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
Editorial.
Development of the Dark Continent.
A Cummins Coup.
Unavoidable Calamities.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
Topics of the Times.
Looker-On in Iowa.
Iowa Items.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News.
]. A. Davis to Superintend Central.
Paving Way for City Hail.
Sudden Death of Pioneer Resident.
Michael Mccarthy Dead from Ex.
posure.
Flossie Thomas Rash Act.
Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial.
Condition of the Markets
Tuesdays Market Quotations.
Condition of the Crops.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13

Thomas girl at the Utopia restaurant,
is still alive but his condition is very
serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
Iowa Man Appointed,

Washington, May 13-The presiden
today nominated Benjamin Johnston
of Iowa, consul at Caiba, Honduras.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
IOWA sPoRTsM EN-.

twenty fifth Annual Iournameht OF
the State Association.
Ottumwa, May 13.-The twenty fifth
annual tournament of the Iowa State
Sportsmen's Association began here
TODAY under the most favorable con-
ditions. Marshall, Budd, Powers and
other shooters of national reputation
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13

B. F. Carroll, of Bloomfield, was in
the city yesterday and will go on to
Council Bluffs to attend the grand lodge
meeting of the A. o. U. W., he being
grand receiver of the grand lodge. HS
has been out over the state little and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
Wade's Condition Serious.

Special to Times Republican.
Newton, May 13.-Thomas Wade
who was stabbed yesterday. by the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13

the growth of the rural free delivery
system and that it would not be wise to
make any revision of the pay of clerks
until the rural service has been fully
established.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
DAVENPORT TO CLINTON.
Mark Hanna and Others Will Build {
Suburban Road.

Special to Times-R Republican.
Davenport. May ia representa-
tive of Mark Hanna and other Cleve-
land capitalists last night asked the
council for entrance into the city of a
new suburban railway from Clinton to
DaNan mort
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
10 q Cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day S ith chowers.
:. ois-Cloudy tonight and Wednes-
da = with showers; cooler in central
ps : tonight.
:, nth Dakota-Cloudy tonight;
s Hers Wednesday,.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-13

The account of the meeting of the
national editorial association at Hot
Springs, Ark, in Newspaperdom for
the current week is adorned with a fine
half tone portrait of Lafe Young, with
a catch line ending: "Will probably be
the next governor of Iowa."
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

bus. prime. soc: sweets. Eastern Shore.
Virginia. kiln -driei. per Dbl, s2Q2.50;
do. -four Dbl. s2.5OG 2.e5; do. Maryland per
bbl. fancy, S2.50G2.75; do. Richmond, per
Dbl, fancy. s2.25ag so: do, North Carolina.
per Dbl. fancy. $2.25a2.75; yams, North
Carolina, per Dbl. No. l, s150G1.15.
Poultry-Market quiet. Old fowls. 10G
10i2c per 70; spring chickens, Has ;
roosters. 25@SOc apiece; ducks. 11G12c
per h. turkeys, old toms. 10p1lc; do.
young toms, 12G1Sc: small hens. 1lul5c;
dressed old fowls. lie; springers, 12@13c:
turkeys, 1iH 16c.
Green cofGee-Marlet is quiet. No. 1
tRio grade), g..
Roasted coffee-MarRet steady. Bulk
roasted coffee-Purc Java. 32c: Maracaibo,
22c: pure Laguayra. pc; pure Santos,
1Sizc: African Java. l9lAc; Rio blend,
1112c; Peaberry mixture. lie; pure Mocha.
3Oc; Java Mocha blend. 271ac. (These cof
fees are in fancy bags. paper-lined. If
packed in cans Or tubs. lsc higher)
Package brands-E. l.. c., 100-1b cases,
1O2c; 6O-ib cases. 10 6-10c; 36-fb cases,
10 I-1Oc; Lion coffee. in 10O-fb lots, 10.1Sc;
in G-lb lots TO- 2Sc
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
HENRY SPEAKS ENGLISH.
German Prince Uses the yernaculnl
With Great FIuency.

With Great Fluency.
Questions Of court etiquette are the
rage just now in society in connection
with the visit of Prince Henry, and in
almost every drawing room and Doudoir,
as well as in clubland, discussions are in
progress as to the proper manner of ad-
dressing the Kaisers brother without
rendering oneself either ridiculous by an
exaggerated ceremoniousness or erring
in the other direction and exposing one
self to charges of discourtesy and lack
of breeding.
OF course, those in doubt turn for in
formation to such of their acquaintances
who have been abroad, and who. on the
strength of presentation at one court or
another, have boasted of being on terms
of intimacy with Old World royalty. But
1t is disconcerting to find that they al
most, with one accord, endeavor to avoid
giving direct answer. and, when brought
to book, seem to be almost as much at
sea about the matter as those who have
applied to them for hints.
1t may. therefore, be as well to explain
that the prince talks English without a
trace of German accent. and quite as flu
emily as his uncle. King Edward. and
that the correct way of addressing him is
to use the word sir" just as one does
in conversation with English princes of
the blood. The prince, it must expressly
be stated, is not entitled to the prefix of
Imperial Highness," but only to that of
Royal Highness,' and this latter form
of address should be used most sparingly
in conversation, perhaps once or twice at
the most. To use it on every occasion in
dictates ignorance of the etiquette which
prevails at European courts.
RiDo Iwa r1 prin
of Wales, went in the witness box during
the memorable baccarat trial. and was
subjected to examination by the late Sir
Charles Hail. who was finished courtier,
the latter. while frequently using the
word sir" did not once make use of the
predicate Royal Highness." whereas Sir
Edward Clarke, who cross examined, and
who did not move in the same circle of
society as Sir Charles, Royal High
messed" the prince with every question.
creating much amusement.-Cholly
Knickerbocker.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
HOW BEGGARS ARE MADE.
Sham CrIppIcs and Blind Men Manu-
factured to Order.

'How Beggars are Made" might be
made the subject of a singularly inter
esting article And it would refer not
to the unkind cuts of fortune, but 20 the
appliances whereby certain deft and
pone too scrupulous manufacturer equips
men and women who, for purposes of
their own, wish TO be considered lame,
halt or blind.
That it is easier 10 be crippled than
to work is the maxim upon which this
particular trade is established
I'm what is called a street sham
fakir.'" said one of these dealers in dis
guises recently. Il fake up most of the
sham disabled mill operatives, crippled
sailors. etc. and charge 'em a small fee.
III it's woman with a tale that her
husband beats her, ! paint her a black
eye and put her arm in a sling. Say it's
a man on a blind lay; well, paint some
sears on his face TO initiate the marks of
a lead explosion. and give him green
eye shade and blind card.
If mans really MANNED it makes
ii easier. Suppose he's been run over
and had his leg cut off, paint picture
of burning house and him jumping out
of top story window with a child in
his arms, and a yarn under it: Kind
friends | lost my leg through rescuing
my employer S child'-that's a sure take
of 'fiyer' day.
Il make all these rigs myself" he
said, ''and hire 'em out. 1t pays. but |
have to keep dark, for the police are
very down on my sort. This hollow
wooden cap with an iron hook fits over
your hand. and here's a club-foot boot
and yonder pair for both feet.
"A queer business? You'd say so if
you knew the Jobs I'm asked TO do
sometimes. Only yesterday woman
wanted vitrioi scars made on her face
and actually wanted me to use real
vitriol. Didn't know what she was ask
ing? oh, yes. Why, bless you. some beg
gars1l maui themselves horribly TO ex-
cite sympathy. In fact, they'd do any
thing rather than work. New York
World.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
Col. Van Splits Dilemma.

There is a good joke on Colonel James
r. b. Van Split, the wcllknown author OF
the popular and amusing game OF tag.
1t seems the colonel sat down on a
chair upon which some small boy had in
advertently placed a chew of gum.
When he rose up. OF course, the chair
rose with him.
Dear me-" he exclaimed, with a shade
of vexation on his rotund countenance.
1t beats all how everything | touch
seems TO stick to me-"
30. no. colonel" retorted one of the
bystanders, roaring with laughter. 1T
beats all how you seem to stick to every
thing you touch. Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
SPONGE-GROWING
ATTEMPT FAILED
Uncle Sans Scientists Tried
1t on Florida Keys.
1t VIII Take Probably Two Years to
Accomplish Anything Wholly
satisfactory.

Uncle Sans sponge experiments have
come to grief.
Somehow sponges won't grow for the
experts OF the United States Fish Com
mission, and DIR. George H. Moore, has
just returned from the Florida Keys,
much disgusted with the failures, but de-
termined to keep on until he succeeds in
making sponges grow artificially where
no sponges would grow before.
While DR.. Moore is in Washington, con-
ducting experiments at the Fish Com
mission building. the United States Fish
Commission ship. Fish Hawk. is still
cruising off the coast of Florida, having
on beard a corps Of sponge scientists,
who are hard at work planting pieces of
sponge and doing various stunts" with
graphing hooks and water glasses.
Fostering an Industry.
The object which the United States has
in view is to foster the sponge industry.
Sponges must be made to grow where
they have never been found before, and
two sponges must learn to thrive where
only one would previously make its home.
The condition OF the sponge business de-
mands that this should be done.
In this work the Fish Commission has
been ably assisted by spongers and deal
ers. who are anxious to see the industry
in the United States assume larger pro-
portions than it has heretofore had. The
great sponge banks. to borrow term
from cod-fshing language. are on the
coast of Florida, the only sponge State
In this country, where the waters OF the
small keys are filed with the growth.
For some time past the sponge-getting
| business has not been what the Fish Com
| mission believes it might and should be,
and hence the efforts which are being
made to promote the industry, and keep
American dollars at home, instead OF
| shipping them abroad.
Purpose of the Experiments.
| Five species of sponge grow in the
semi-tropical waters of the Southern
State, of which the sheepwool variety is
the commercial sponge, such as my lady
uses at the bath. 1t is the best sponge
The velvet sponge is fine, and although
rare, is a valuable article of commerce.
The other varieties are the yellow sponge,
the grass sponge and the glove sponge.
The experiments now being conducted
are expected to demonstrate to what
depth a sponge can grow, and it is be-
lieved that the old theory that sponge
could grow only to depth of fifty feet
will be exploded. The Fish Commission
has perfected the various implements of
sponge fishing. 1t is assisted in the work
by the best spongers in the trade.
We may learn something in about two
years" said DR.. Moore. Before that
time don't believe We shall accomplish
a great deal. All of the work done SO far
has resulted in anything but success, and
we shall have to try all over again.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
COFFIN AN ALTAR.
Wedding Ceremony in an Under
faker's Shop mt Midnight.


faker's Shop mt Midnight.
With finely finished burial casket for
an altar, and in the dead of night, Mrs.
Jessie Carpenter and John Langsmith
were married in an undertaking shop at
Springfield, Rev. w. A. Gross perform
ing the ceremony.
Rev. Mr.. Gross. is an undertaken. Near
midnight Monday he was awakened. and,
going down stairs, found four people
waiting for him. He was apprised of
their errand, and at once invited them
upstairs to a nicely furnished room, where
he usually performs marriage ceremonies
The couple said they were in hurry and
insisted that the knot be tied among the
collins.
Rev. Mr. Gross protested. commsntinx
upon the gruesome surroundings, but the
couple held out. and. surrounded by cases
in which to bury the dead, they were
made man and wife. Mrs. Carpenter is
the widow of William Carpenter. who was
killed recently by Big Four train west
Of the city.-Cincinnati Commereial-Tri-
bune.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

the entire baggage will be carried. The
gypsies will live by fortune-telling and
horse trading. The gypsy is not a
'needi- -niizzlers.' as the Rom calls the
tramp. After the exposition the party
will probably proceed to New Orleans 1t
may be several years before any of them
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
GREAT COLONIZATION SCHEME.
Hartman Roads Seek Immigrants
for the Southwest.

for the Southwest.
CHICAGO. Feb. 1.-Offcials of the traf-
fc departments of the Southern Pacific,
Union Pacific. and their allied lines. are
meeting here with a view to pcrfecting
the largest colonization plan ever at
tempted by Western roads.
1t is the purpose of the men controlling
the Hartman lines to provide occupants
for millions of acres of fertile and unoc-
Cupied lands in Southern California,
Texas. and western Louisiana.
The general plan will be to send into
the Middle and Eastern States. and possi-
bly, into some of the Northwest States,
fully 1G00 immigrant or colonization
agents. whose duty it shall be to induce
immigration to the Territories men
toned
Many of these agents have already been
employed and the traffic and advertising
departments Of the various lines are busy
getting out the necessary advertisements
to be used in connection with the work
Of the agents.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
How It's Done.

Bumpus-There goes a man who has
had his finger in my pie for the last three
months.
McSmith-Some relative OF yours?
Bumpus-No: he is the waiter In the
restaurant where | dine.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
PERSONALS.
Ladies. 25c. Gents. Soc.
PROF. CLAY,

Cqsirvoyant, scientific palmist, tells about love
or business affairs, law SUITS speculations di-
yorces absent friends. losses ETC.; settles lovers
q,iarrels unites separated husbands and wives
causes speedy marriages, removes family troubles
or ny ysterious feelings. 10 to 10 daily, 4s9 II st.
Ella
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
S5,SS6,:300.71

The guaranteed loans
are. e...............$ $34, 10000
The net earnings iii
1900 were. 1O2, ,125.O7
In 1901 they were. 115, 1856
Showing an increase
OF. l-.4bo.iJ
The profits in 1900 were 1927
per cent on the capital, and in
1901 they We're 11.51 per cent, an
increase of 124 per cent.
The number of safe deposit
boxes rented is 1,244, an increase
over last year of 81. The revenues
from this source in 1894 were 81
6l7.39, in 1901 they were So. 1853.
The surplus and undivided
profits in 1900 were S316, ,933.95.
In 1901 they We're S372, 122.S1, an
increase of $50, 1856.
The number of cases where the
company has been named as ex-
ecutOr, trustee, etc, has largely in
creased.
An examination into the meth
DDS of administering upon estates
and the unquestiOnable safety,
protection, and benefits secured
to estates and beneficiaries will
convince people of the great ad-
vantage of the Trust Company,
as compared with individuals.
The responsibility Of the company,
its thorou sh knowledge of. and
the constant practice in perform-
ing the duties appertaining there
to; if being ready every business
day in the year to act when neces-
sary. while individuals may be
sick, absent, unwilling, or incOm-
petent to act. often causing Sc
riOus injurytO estate-these and
other reasons favor the appoint
ment of the Trust Company.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
S5.SS6,300.11

The receipts and disbursements
indicate the volume of business
transacted. In 1894 they were So
256,771.25. last year they were
$iS,236, ,364.41, showing that the
business has doubled in that time.
In the year 1900 the receipts were
S14,2O2, 1864, showing an in
crease last year of 81, ,033, GILT
over that of 1900.
The depo sits in
1894 were. %. 81 800 ,397.54
In 1900. ..........3 3,S95,676.25
In 1901 ......... 4,512,911.95
Showing a gain
last year of. -. Gil, 1910
And gain since
1894 of. ........ 3,147,574.41
The cash available reserve is
$3.50, ,S23.60, or 1868 per cent of
the aggregate deposits subject to
clleal. and the time certificates.
The interest paid or credited to
depOsitors since 1894 is interest
ing to note, as showing the extent
to which the depositOrs share in
the earnings of the company:
The total amount paid
is. .S4l6. 1896
In 1900 it was. ...... 66,353.39
In 1901 it was. ...... l3,9S2.41
An increase during
the last year off,. I,629.02
There was S13.9S2.41 more in
terest paid to depOsitors than div
idends paid to stockholders the
past year.
The total loans are s., SOC, ,SS4.7O.
an increase during the year of
S2SS, ,237.G0.
The loans in 1894 were $1.703.-
144.00, showing an increase to
date Of 81 ,903, 1910.
Statement showing "rOWtl
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
WASHINGTON
LOAN AND TRUST
COMPANY.
Corner Ninth and F Streets N. W.
Annual Report OF the President.

- The annual statement for the year ending December
81 1901 shows that the company has made greater sub
sanal advancement than in any former The volume
business the amount of deposits loans earnings, and
credited depositors have all largely increased
The growth of the company may be attributed to sew
causes but the main it is clear is that
tive methods have been strictly adhered to in the
management of its affairs. All doubtful speculative
transactions gain large profits have been avoided The
best legitimate loans and investments possible have been
made, aiming maximum safety, with fair steady
al;.l.la
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
LIABILITIES.

Capital stock paid
in. 81, ZOO, ,000.00
Surplus fund.-. 300, 10000
Undivided profits. 72,122.S1
Dividends unpaid. 1,205.95
L II d i V idual de-
posits. ......... 4,5l2,911.95
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
MR,L. M. NORRIS

Baltimore's talented Spirtualistc Medium. can
be consulted daily from 10 TO D. Parlors 730
9th st. Seance every Sunday night at Maccsbes
Temple, 5l3 9th ST. NV. Good music. Silver
collection. mig
The Washington times., 1902-02-02
RESOURCES.

Loans So, sos, ,SS4.1O
Stocks, securities,
etc. ............ 0,-lo.Vt
Banking house,
furniture, fix /
lures, vault,
and safe work. Gil ,G46.GS
Other real estate. 4O,69S.26
Available cash.. 1920, $3.50
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

ASSOCIATE COUNSEL
A. 5. W0RTHINGTON.
j. j. DARLINGTON.
DIRECTORS.
MARTIN 4. KNAPP.
JOHN b. LARNER.
IL. ID. MIRICK.
ALLISON NAlLOR.
WATSON J. NEWTON,
THEO. ". MOVES.
SAMUEL l.. PHILLIPS.
iSADORE SAKS,
\. II. SHEA.
LOUIS 7. SHOEMAKER.
The Washington times., 1902-02-02

TIE FIRST THING workingman should try to
do IS save his money for a rainy day-and the
only way you can do it Is to buy your OverCoat5
and suits from us. We have them, made by our
hes, tailors (slightly uscd), and at prices that
would surprise any man. Call the next time you
want one and look ours over The Wonder
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