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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
COURT REPORTERS Ply
Cummings of Marshall Intro.
duces a Bill to Pay Salaries
Instead OF Per Diem.
Appropriation Bills for Clarinda.
Council Bluffs and Daven.
port Institutions.
Senate Contest Considered To-
day..An Entire New Inherit
ance Tax Law Proposed.

Special to Times-Repubican
Des Moines, Jan. 4.-Representative
b. f. Cummings, of Marshall county,
today introduced bill providing for a
radical change in the metf5bd of paying
shorthand reporters for our courts. 1t
does away with the per diem method
and pays salary of $1,000 year, to be
apportioned among the counties in ac-
cordance with the amount of work
wone.
On motion of Senator Classen, of Mar
shall. a committee consisting of himself
and Senator'S Blanchard and Porter was
appointed to draft suitable resolutions
in memory of the late Senator r. M.
Sutton. of Marshall A similar commit
tee was appointed to draft resolutions OF
regard to Senator Hospers.
Senator Hubbard introduced Dill au-
thorizing the governor to employ ex-
Senator Lotnrop to press the war
claims of Iowa pending before the
treasury department
Senator Seweley presented his bill for
municipal telephone systems.
Senator HaseIton introduced meas
ure making it compulsory for all dis
tricts of the state to furnish text BOOKS
free in all the schools.
Senator Allyn introduced bill to
provide an examining board for auction
eers and to issue certificates of compet-
ency.
Senator Porter. bill to establish the
eight hour day In all police forces and
in coal mines.
Representative Powers introduced a
bill to provide for closing small rural
schools and consolidating them with
others and providing for transportation
of pupils; also to have the state pay soC
for each school employing high grade
teacher.
Representative Anderson. bill to pre-
vent the marriage ot white persons and
negroes who have more than one-eighth
negro blood
Representative Hamann, q bill pro-
viding bill for assistants insthe taking
of the school census in cities.
Appropriation bills We're introduced
to give the Clarinda hospital s6S.5oo, the
deaf and dumb school $4,000 and the
orphans home s75250.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Further Particulars.
Special to Times-Republican.


Special to Times Republican.
Eddyville, Jan. 24.-At late hour this
evening eight dead bodies had been re-
covered, only six of which could be iden-
titled. The identified dead are;
Jack Elder.
Boone Fish.
Rush Fish.
Charles Crews.
Sam Humphrey
Dave Waters, all white.
The seriously injured, so far rescued
ares
4 Ed Swanson.
Frank Sedeess.
Joseph Mabie.
Oliver Mabie.
John Jerkin.
William Harvey, colored.
George Gogo.
Harry Derrock.
The disaster resulted from what is
known as a windy shot, the flames
6rom the blast shooting out and igniting
the dust. The force of the explosion
tore up the tracks, blew the cars into
the cages and the doors from the en-
trance off, thus preventing the work Of
rescue and crippllng the air shaft ma
chine, 10 that the air could not be
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Death Prevents Wedding.

Waterloo, Jan. 24.-The expected mer-
ry peal of wedding bells was suddenly
transformed into funeral dirge when
the grim reaper gathered home Miss
Anna Michaels at the residence OF her
parents near Usage late yesterday. She
was sister of Mrs. Carl White of this
city who left for there this morning on
receipt of the sad news.
Miss Michaels was about nineteen
years old and had been Ill less than a
week. Preparations had been for her
marriage which was to have taken
place few days ago, but the day prev
ious she was suddenly taken Ill with
lung fever. Her condition was not
thought to be serious until shortly be-
fore the end came.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
GOLD DISCOVERY.
Rich Finds Twenty-Five Miles From
Pony, Mont.-Prospectors swarmins
to Scere of Discovery.

Pony, Mont, Jan. 24.-Rich gold finds
in the west end of the Norwegian dis
trict, twenty-five miles from here. has
started stampede to the scene If the
discovery. About thirty claims have all
ready been located and the country is
swarming with prospectors. Every
piece OF quartz found will pan gold.
Numberless rieces are found filed with
the yellow metal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
A DEATH SENTENCE.
Judge Wakefield Gives Harry Hort
man, Who Killed Florence Porter at
Cherokee, the Death Sentence.

Special to Times Republican.
Cherokee, Jan. 24.-Judge Wakefield
found Harry Hortman. accused OF
shooting Miss Florence Porter, guilty OF
murder in the first degree. and fixed
the penalty at death. Next Tuesday is
set for pronouncing Judgment.
Hortman on his knees begged the par
don of Lewis Porter, the father of the
murdered young woman.
The decision of the judge meets the
general approval of the community.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
snecial to rimes.RepubIican.

Special to Times-Repuplcan.
Eddyville, Jan. PA terrific eSpio-
sion occurred in Lost Creek mine this
afternoon, resulting. 1t is feared in a
terrible loss of life. Three dead bodies
have been taken out and many others
are entombed. The exact cause Of the
explosion is not known at this time.
Considerable excitement prevails here
and a large number of citizens have
gone to the scene.
The Lost Creek company's OUTPUT is
taken largely by the c. & N. w. COM
pany. H. L. Spencer, of oskaloosa,
owns a large part of the stock of the
mine. The mine is connected With a
branch of the Northwestern by way Of
the Belle PLANE & Muchakinoch branch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
THE BILL PASSED.
The House Passes the Urgency De-
ficiency Measure and Takes Up Pri-
vate Pension Bills.

Washington, Jan. 24.-In the house to-
day Cannon, chairman of the appropria-
tions committee. demanded a separate
vote upon the amendment to the urgent
deficiency bill to appropriate s5oo,ooO
for the protection and shelter" of SOL
diers in the Philippines. His, purpose, he
said, was to put the other side on rec
ord. The amendment was adopted, all
the republicans and sixteen democrats
voting in the affirmative. The motion
by Richardson, of Tennessee. to recon-
nit was defeated by 124 to 159. The bill
was then passed and the house went into
committee of the whole to consider pri-
yate pension bills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
NO PEACE PROPOSALS.
saIfour Say. no Negotiations Ara un

dor Way in South Africa.
London, Jan. 24.-Government leader
Balfour made comprehensive denial
in the house of commons today of the
stories of negotiations of peace with
South Africa. He declared since ne
gotiations between Kitchener and
Bothe no proposals having in view
termination of the war have been re ;
ceiNed from any one protesting to
have authority from the Boer leaders
to make proposals. and that no dis
cussio1s looking to peace are now
nroceadinR
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
OBJECTION BY MRS. M'KINLEY.
Does Not Want Family Name Used
for Hotel in Homo CITY.

Canton, O.. Jan. 24.-Mrs. Mckinley
has objected to the use OF Hotel Nc
Kinley" as the name for new hotel
In this city. 1t was announced by a
company of Cantonians that a $150,000
structure would be so named. 1t was
given out yesterday that Austin
Lynch, counsel for Mrs. Mckinley, has
been instructed to try to induce the
hatel people to change the name, and
it inducements will not avail to pre-
vent the use of Hotel Mckinley" by
legal action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
NEW INHERITANCE TAX LAW
Treasurer Gilbcrtson Has One Intro
duced to Substitute All the Other

Laws.
Special to Times Republican,.
Des Moines, Jan. 24.-The senate con-
test matters We're taken up today. The
chairmen of committees subpoenaed the
county auditors to appear today from
the three counties and bring the books
and ballots with them. The first ques-
ton to come up will be that of whether
or not the ballots have been preserved
in the manner prescribed by law so that
there can be no possible question as TO
the ballots presented being conclusive
evidence as to the result OF the elections.
Preparations are being made for extern
sive sessions of the committees They
will not be able to meet every day nor
all the day, and the work may take
some time.
A bill introduced in the house by En-
ory English, of this county, which will
also be introduced into the senate by
Senator Trewin, and will go to the ju-
dietary committee, provides for an en-
tire new law on the collateral inheri-
tance tax law. The bill has been pre-
pared at the the instance of Treasurer
of State Gdlbertson. The present law
has been put on the statute books piece
meal. The rules which were adopted at
one time or another in relation to the
law are scattered. The law has been
amended and added to, and modified by
decisions of the courts. Unless one
makes a study of the subject and goes
thru many books the law will not be
clear. Treasurer Gilbertson has had
prepared law covering the entire pro-
cedure and including the rules and reg
ulations, and it is thought this should
be passed and go into the code supple
ment The only notifications are those
who have been made necessary by court
decisions or experience. There is
change in that the county clerks in
stead of the county attorneys are re-
ouired to give the notice to the state
treasurer.
The brick makers are desirous of an
for establishment of
plant at Ames for testing brick and
clay products and making experiments
and for development of ceramic art.
They claim that great deal might be
done with Iowa clay if there was some
one to point the way. The clay deposits
of Iowa are extensive and varied. 1t has
often been pointed out by the state ge-
ologists and others that these clay de-
posits are valuable and many new in
dutsries might be developed The sug
gestion of the state association of brick
is that the experiments be made
by the state at the state college.
A peculiar situation has presented IT.
self In Des Moines the past few weeks
in regard to the noted Mabel Schofield
case There is much mystery as to how
the poor girl from Madison county
came to her death. She was found in
the river, but apparently had not been
drowned. 1t has not been shown how
she came to her DEATH whether by acci-
dent, suicide or murder. Four separate
arrests or warrants have been issued.
The case was investigated by the coro-
ner thoroughly and no definite conclus-
ion reached The grand jury has two
or three times secured all the informa-
tion known in regard to the case, and
upon the advice of the courts and coun-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Nebraska Farmer Kills Himself.

Beatrice, Neb.. Jan. "a. - Nathan
Woodring, pioneer and wealthy citizen
oe Beatrice, shot and killed himself at
his country residence this morning. His
doctors had arranged 70 perform sur
gical operation for chronic ailment and
Woodring declared he would die by his
own hand rather than to submit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Dronped Dead in Depot.

Chicago, Jan. "a. - ]. S. Caulfield.
whose home is supposed to have been in
Omaha, dropped dead Of heart trouble
this morning in the Illinois Central rail-
way station. He was about 5S years old
and from papers found in his clothing 1T
is believed he served as a lieutenant in
Company G. One Hundred and Four
teenth Illinois Regiment, during the civil
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Another Earthouake Shock.

Mexico City. Jan. 24.--Another slight
earthquake shock shook Chilpanzlngo
yesterday afternoon and people ran
about the streets in dispair. No harm
was done Official data shows that 614
houses, including the government build
ings. were destroyed in the first and
second earthquakes. The people con-
tinue panic-stricken and fear continued
shocks. Many are leaving to establish
themselves in other towns and cities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
CASTRO STANDS FIRM.
Action of Authorities Refusing Sec
restat Permission to Land Upheld.

Willemstad, Curacoa, Jan. 24.-In
spite of the protests made by the
French consul, President Castro sus-
tanned the action of the Venezuelan au-
thorlties at Laguaira, who refused to
permit NJ. Secrestat, Jr., of Bordeaux, to
land. 1t is claimed the latter conferred
with Matos, revolutionary leader, on his
way here. 1t is believed the incident
makes it necessary for the French gov
ernment to take steps to cause the
French citizens to be respected and II
is thought two French cruisers, now at
Fort de France, will be ordered to La
Guaira. Secrestat was on his way to
Caracas to protest against seizure of
the estate of Matos by Venezuela which
had been leased to Frenchman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
OPPOSES RAILWAY MERGER.
Governor Mcbride Issues ProcIama

Governor Mcbride Issues Proclama-
ton on the Subject.
Olympia, Wash, Jan. Ex-Governor
Mcbride today issued proclamation
opposing the railroad merger under the
name of the Northern Securities Com.
pany He declares the community Of in
terests in the operation of railroads is
dangerous because Of the insecurity of
individuals making 1t up and because it
stiles competition. The governor de-
clares the people should prepare to en-
force their rights.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
TO KILL KING GEORGE.
Attempt to Assassinate the Ruler OF
Greece

Vienna. Jan 24.-The Neue Erie Presse
today prints an unconfirmed story of an
attempt to assasnate King George of
Greece. According to report the king
was walking in the park at Phaleron,
when a man brandishing a knife. rushed
Upon him. Park inspector jumped be-
tween them and received the stab in
tended for the king. The would be as
sasin was arrested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
TONGUE BECAME PARALYzED.
Hartford City, Ind, Man Stricken at
RELIGIOUS Meetinq.

Hartford City, Ind, Jan. 24.-When
j. S. Sturgeon arose to testify at a
religious meeting yesterday at Sweet
ser his tongue became paralyzed and
he has been unable to speak since. His
condition otherwise is perfectly well.
Many believe the strange occurrence -
be a visitation from the Lord.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
schIey Starts to chioaoo.

Washington, Jan. 24-Rear Admiral
and Mrs. schley left here for Chicago
at 1880 this morning over the Baltimore
& Ohio in private car attached to the
regular train, The cars are decorated
with handsome flowers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
MRS. HARRISON EXPLAINS.
Chief Reason She Wants Pension |,
For DauQhter.

For Daughter.
indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 24.-Mrs. Ben
jamin Harrison, widow of ex-President
Harrison, speaking of published state
ments that she had asked those in
charge of the movement to get her a
pension not to present the bill to con-
gress, said:
II have made no such request at any
time I have supposed that congress
would accord the same recognition OF
ex-President Harrison's services by
granting to his widow pension as have
been granted to those of other presi-
dents. My desire to give my daughter
the same advantages she would have
enjoyed had her father lived is my chief
thought in the matter"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
THE PATRICK TRIAL.
The Taking Of Evidence Begun This
Morning.

New York, Jan. 24.-Taking OF evi-
donce was begun today in the trial OF
Albert T. Patrick, lawyer, on the indict-
ment charging him with the murder OF
millionaire William Marsh Rice. John
H. Wallace, paying teller Of Swenson's
bank, identified the check for $4,000
payable to Albert T. Patrick as the one
presented to him. He expressed the opin-
ion that the signature on the check was
not that of Rice,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Two Men Killed.

Hutchinson, Kas., Jan. 24-According
to a report received here two men were
killed and third wounded in fight
with robbers who looted the general
store at Tecumcari. N. NJ, securing 5000
worth of goods.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
RANSOM BEARERS HEARD FROM,
Persons Carrying Money to Release
Miss Stone Reach Demir.

Seres, Macedonia, Jan. A.-The bear
ers of the ransom for Miss Stone and
Madame Tsilka, having with them ST.
500, reached Demir Eissar, Roumelia. on
the 21st proceeded to the mountains on
horseback, accompanied by strong es-
cOrt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
PHILLIPS ASKS FOR REBATE.
Corn King Wants Return of Money
Paid for Revenue Stamps.

Dubuque, Jan. 24-Phillps. the de-
posed corn king of Chicago, who, thru
his agents, has operated in northern
Iowa during the past few months, has
written to Internal Revenue Collector
Patterson here asking for a return of a
portion of the money paid out here for
internal revenue stamps and other priv
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Killed in a Wreck.

Omaha, Neb.. Jan. 24.-W. L. Stewart
yard foreman was killed and six other
train men injured in freight wreck In
the Burlington yards early today. The
wreck was caused by heavy fog.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Movements Of Rebel Troop..

New York. Jan. PA cipher dispatch
received today by DR.. j. Restrepo, agent
of the Colombian liberal 1unta here, an
nounced that Gen. FREDERICK Herrera
was at Paraiso, awaiting reinforcements
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Mai. McGilxray Dead.

Denver, Jan. 24-Maj. John McGil-
vray, retired. who served with distinc-
ton thruout the civil war, is dead in
this city, of Cardiac asthma.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Associated Press Bulletin.

AssOcAteu PresS BuHet1n.
Oskaloosa, Jan. 24,-Particulars cf the
dfsaster at Lost Creek are hard to OBJ
tain. owing to the fact that the mines
are ten miles in the country. There is
only one telephone line, which is in
possession Of the Lost Creek Mining
Company. Ten physicians will reach
the mines about 8 O'Clock, according to
message sent by one of the toremen.
There were 800 men in the mine at the
time of the explosion. All these escaped
and are accounted for with the excep-
tion Of sixty, and it is feared that the
loss of life will be great.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Shot by Sheriff.

Helena, Mont, jan 24.-In a desper-
ate ARRAY near Gilt Edge Deputy
Sheriff Martin shot and killed Bud Ty-
Ter, horse thief
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
THE SHIPPING COMBINE.
Arrival Of Number Of EngIishmen In
terested in the Scheme.

terested in The Scheme.
New York, Jan. 24.-The steamship
Celtic arrived today from Liverpool.
Among the passengers were number
of English shipping men whose mission.
it is rumored, was to form combine of
transatlantic passenger and freight
lines. j. Bruce Ismay, one Of the party,
director of the White Stare Line. said
there was nothing in the rumors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24

night and Saturday, coIQ wave.
PAGE ONE.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS:
Explosion in Iowa Mine.
Treaty With Denmark Signed
Cuban Reciprocity Hearing
Important Railroad Meeting. >
Earthquake in the Southwest
The Iowa Legislature. q
PAGE TWO. .
GENERAL NEWS:
Tobacco Trust in England.
Important Insurance Decision.
Irrigation is Losing Ground.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
Peculiar Find at Fort Dodge.
Henderson on Tariff Revision.
A New Railroad Project.
News of the State.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE
EDITORIAL:
Another View of Demurrage.
Servant Girls Not Needed.
The Railroad Report.
The Democratic Policy.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items, Important Decisions.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
A Question of Bankruptcy.
Half Fare Permits.
Women's Federation Open Meeting.
Death of Mrs. j. Q. Saint.
The Late Bishop Lenihan's Promotion
Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIALS
Condition of the Markets.
Fridays Market Quotations
Two Noted Murder Cases.
Chinese Exclusion Law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
HoBsoN,s REQUEST DENIED.
Retiring Board Refuses to Recommene
His Retirement.

Washington, Jan 24-The naval re-
firing board has declined to recommend
the retirement of Captain Richmond r.
Hobson, the board of physicians which
examined him found his eyes not per-
manently injured and refused to recon-
mend his retirement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Cleveland Goes Huntinq.

Georgetown, S. c., Jan 24.-Former
President Cleveland, with party OF
friends, arrived here today and will re-
main In the vicinity for ten days of
fishing and hunting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Special to rimea-Republican.

Oskaloosa, Jan. 24.-The news of ter
rible calamity by an explosion in the
Lost Creek Coal Company's mine, al
Lost Creek, a small mining town two
miles east Of Eddyville, reached here by
telephone this afternoon, when call for
physicians was made. Twelve doctors
left at once for the scene.
The news of the disaster is hard to
secure, owing to the fact that the mine
IS situated mile from the town. The
residents of the place are so greatly ex-
cited that it is hardly possible to re-
ceive information that is definite as to
the exact extent of the Damage or the
1umber OF lives lost.
The mine has two entries, and there
were about 100 men employed under
eyround. when the explosion occurred. The ne
explosion occurred in the east entry,
where sixty men We're working But
s twenty of these are accounted for so far
md it is supposed that the other forty
are dead. Sixteen bodies have been re-
covered, some of which, in cases where
Death was due to the explosion, We're
badly mutilated. For the most part,
however. death was caused by gas.
The disaster was due to an explosion
of dust. which followed the regular
blast at noon. After every blast there
is, OF course, more or less Dust resulting
and VIXEN it becomes too dense spon-
taneous combustion is likely to result,
as did in this case
When the word was received here a
large number of people left at once for
the scene. It is thought, however, that
they will be unable to assist very much,
owing to the gas. The work OF recover
ing the bodies is progressing slowly.
The Lost Creek Coal Company ia
I owned largely by oskaloosa capital, the
principal stock holders being Frank
Lofland, "Jlp' Tymbrel and H. L.
Spencer, Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
American Horseman Suicides.

Newmarket, England. Jan. 24.-Lew
Warner, an American horseman, COM
mitted suicide today by shooting. Ill
health is the cause.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24

No news has been received Of the
missing British sloop of war Condor and
naval men at Victoria, B. c., are wor-
ried because Of her non arrival.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
MITCHELL is REELECTED.
United Mine Workers of America Re-
tain Old Officers.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 24-The Unit
ed Mine Workers convention today re-
elected the followings officers without
contest President. John Mitchell; vice
president, T. L. Lewis; secretary and
treasurer, w. B. Wilson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
Terrific EXPLOSION In Shaft Of the Lost Greek Coal
Company, Entombs Sixty Men.
FORTY OF THAT NUMBER PROBABLY DEAD
Sixteen Dead Bodies Have Taken Out and Rescuers Are
Working to Secure the Balance0ne Hundred Men in
Mine at Time Of Explosion. Which Thought TO
Have Been Caused by Blast

pumped to where the entombed miners
were located.