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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
REPORTS SEVERE FIGHTING.
Kitchener Forces Attacked by Beers,
Who Are Repulsed

London, Jan. 31.-kitchener. in dis
patch from Pretoria, reports that the
camp of Col. L. E. Dumoulin. Sussex
regiment. was attacked by Niewhoudt's
command and after severe fighting the
Beers We're repulsed. General French
captured twenty-siX men belonging to
Pouches command in the northeastern
part of Cape Colony, and the command
was completely scattered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
Steamer Breaks Thru Ice.

Chicago, Jan. 31.--The steamer Iowa,
which with the steamer Atlanta has
heen imprisoned in the ice off Chicago
harbor since Wednesday night, sue
ceeded in breaking loose at 8 o'clock
this morning and proceeded to Racine
with it's 100 passengers. The Atlanta.
with about the same number of passen-
gers, is still unable to move
Chicago. Jan. 31.-The Atlanta was
released at noon and headed for the
harbor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
LIQUOR WAR AT cREsToN.
Eleven saIoonkeepers on Trial in the
District Court.

District Court.
Special to Republican.
Creston. Jan. 31.-The city of Cres-
ton is in the throes of liquor fight,
which is reminder of the old prohibi-
ton days of Iowa. The sessions CT the
district court are now being held and
the eleven keepers of saloons under the
mulct law provisions are on trial on the
charge of violating some of the provi-
sions of the measure. The suits have
been instigated and are being prose-
cuted by the preachers, or some of
them. of the neighboring city of Af-
ton, and the attorney for the prose-
cution is from Des Moines and is Frank
S. Dunshee. 1t is said the expenses
are to be guaranteed by the state pro-
hibition league. The citizens are ar
rayed against the prosecutions and at
the demand of public sentiment the
city council and the board of supervi-
sors have gone on record as being op-
rosed to the agitation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
COMMITTEE FAvoRs mETcALF.
President Decides Not to Reappoint
Either Cooper or Remmel.


Either Cooper or Remmel.
Washington. Jan. 31.-The sub-com-
mittee of the senate committee on pen-
sions late Wednesday decided unani-
mously to report favorably the nominal
tions. of Col. Wilder S. Metcalf. as pen
sion agent at Topeka, Kas. The COM
mittee after Weighing the charges con-
cluded that there was not sufficient ev-
idence to support the charges made
against him.
The president withdrew the name of
Henry NJ Cooper from the senate COM
mittee on judiciary. His name had been
sent in. as he was nominated by the
president for United States marshal of
the eastern district of Arkansas. The
president has decided that he will not
reappoint either Cooper or Remmel. He
has not determined upon men for their
places, and has nearly all of the Ar
kansas appointments under considera-
ton and investigation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
Rioht to Hold Office Questioned.

Dubuque, Jan. 31.-Judge ODonneII
issued writ of quo warranto in the
case of Dr. Becker. recently elected
county physician He will be required
to show his right to hold the Office,
as it is claimed that his election by the
board of supervisors was illegal. The
outcome will be a matter of interest
to all counties in the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
cREsToN WITHOUT WATER.
The Water Mains Bursted During
Fire This Morninq.

Special to TImes-RepubI1can.
Creston. Jan. 31.-The Creston
House. formerly the Revere House.
burned this morning. The water mains
bursted when the fire was nearly un-
der control. Tie city is now without
fire protection, except chemical The
restaurants, hotels and factories are
without q drop of water.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
Schley Goes to Nashville.

Louisville, Jan. 31.-After two days
Of constant activity Schley's last day
in the city was spent quietly at the
home of Marion S. Taylor president of
the board of trade. This morning
committee of Nashville citizens arrived
here to escort the admiral to Nashville,
for which city the party left at 3 this
afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
PHYSICIANS HOLD UP TRAIN.
Michigan Central Passengers Are Vac
cinated at GrayIinu,

Bay City, Mich. Jan. S1.-The Mich
igan Central train due here at SIS
last evening from Mackinaw City was
held up at Grayling for three hours.
There was q case of smallpox on board
and the health officer would not allow
the train to proceed until every per :
son on board had been vaccinated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
BAD FIRE AT NoRwALk.

Business Portion of an Iowa Town
Burned Down.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Jan. S1.--Fire in the VII
lage of NorwallS, twenty miles south of
les Moines. early this morning de-
stroyed the major portion of the busl-
ness section. II. s. Trusler's harness
shop, the Norwall Journal. Wells drug
store and Casady's bank are the prin-
cipal losers. Loss, $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
Glass Workers, WAGES Raised.

Pittsburg, Jan. 31.-Three large glass
companies here outside of the Ameri-
can Window Glass Company have vol
rntarily advanced the wages of all un-
skilled labor / per cent, 1t is expected
other companies not in the combine
will follow suit The advance affects
1000 men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
Snow in West virainia.

Huntington, W. Va, Jan. 31.-A cov-
ering of two inches of solid Ice ex-
tends the entire southern portion Of the
state and still the sleet continues falls
ing. Business 10 at standstil.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
REFORM in COMMONS PLANNED
Raifour Announces Steps to Expedite
LEGISLATION in the Hous.

Legislation in the House.
London, Jan. 31.-The government
leader, A. j. Balfour, unfolded in the
house of commons yesterday the gov
ernment scheme for the reform Of the
house procedure. The proposals include
a reduction of the numbers of divisions
and the empowering of the chair to
count standing members, instead of
forcing them to march thru the lobbies.
The discussion of bills is also curtailed,
the powers of closure are extended, and
the authority Of the chair In dealing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
KING AND QUEEN ATTEND PLAY
Forty Years Since an English Ruler

Forty Years Since an English Ruler
Has Been at a Theater.
London, Jan. 31.-The king and queen
last evening attended the Lyric Thea
ter. where they witnessed a perform
ance of Madeleine Lucette Ryley's
Mice and Men," in which Forbes Rob
ertson and Gertrude Elliott played the
leading parts. This is the first time
that their majesties have attended a
public entertainment since the death of
Queen Victoria. 1t is also the first time
that an English sovereign has been
seen in theater for forty years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
NO TRACE OF BIDDLEs.
Police Know Nothing of Escaped Pitts
buru Convicts.

Pittsburg, Jan. 31.-Not a trace of
John and Edward Biddle, escaped mur-
derers, or of Mrs. Kate Soffel, the war;
dcn's wife, who, 1t is alleged accom-
panied them. has been secured by the
Police, since the fugitives left the pris-
on yesterday.
Later-A dispatch from Coopers-
town. Pa. reports two officers in pur-
suit of two men and woman believed
to be the Biddles and Mrs Soffel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
FELL DEAD BEFORE THE ALTAR
Indiana Farmer Expires While Testi
flying at Religious Meeting.

tying at Religious Meeting.
Hartford City. Ind. Jan. 31-While
testifying at a religious meeting near
Warren, Isaac Wintermute, farmer,
fell dead. Il beseech you, my friends,
to come to the Lord before it is too
late. Oh, come to him now, for life is
SO uncertain, and we all want to be
prepared before DEATH" were his last
words, when he fell unconscious to the
floor near the altar 1t was at first
thought that Wintermute had passed
INTO a trance state, but before phys
1cian arrived he was dead. His death
was due to heart trouble, superinduced
by religious excitement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
Rritish RepIy to the Dutch.

London, Jan 31.-The British reply
to the Dutch note in regard to bring
ing about peace in South Africa was
dispatched yesterday to The Hague.
The contents Of the note were kept
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
ANNOUNCED DATE OF DEATH.

Indiana Woman Gives Supper Party
Before Her Dissolution.
LAGRANGE, Ind, Jan. 31.-Mrs. John
Gallon. aged 81 wife of a farmer, died
suddenly after eating a hearty supper.
She had announced the date of her
death. and made all funeral arrange
ments. She invited a number of friends
to supper, and after the meal laid
down on couch and expired.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

Many Serious Losses in the English
channeI-The Sprite Overdue.
London, Jan. 31.-Continued gales in
the channel are causing number of
shipping casualties. The most serious
thus far is the apparent loss of the
steamer Sprite, having a crew of twen-
ty men. She is long overdue and all
hope of her safety is given up. Channel
mail steamers We're unable to start
from Europe this morning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
EXTENSION WORK STOPPED.
The Burlington Will Await Outcome c

The Burlington VIII Await outcome OF
the Merger Fight.
Great Falls, Mont, Jan. 31.-Orders
have been received here direction that
work be suspended on the Burlington
extension from Billings, which is in
tended to connect that system with the
Great Northern. 1t is admitted that
the orders are due to the fight being
made on the merger and if the latter is
successful the extension may not be
built at all.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
Secretary and Mrs. Shaw Arrived.

washington, Jan. 31.-EX- Governor
Leslie M. Shaw, of Iowa, the next sec
retary of the treasury, arrived here last
night with Mrs. Shaw and went at once
10 the Arlington Hotel Their train was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
WILLIAMS MUST HANG.

Judge Dewey Pronounces Sentence on
the Mahasks, County Murderer.
Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa, Jan. 31.-Judge Dewey
this afternoon sustained the death
sentence against Dick Williams for
killing William Sharper at Buxton. He
will hang March 13. 1903. This is the
first execution in the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
The ()sweao Fire.

Oswego, N. 1''., Jan. 31.-'rhe fire,
which started late last night, was ex
t.nguished after $4,000 DAMAGES was
done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
T.-R BULLETIN
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF y
The Weather.,

Iowa-Cloudy tonight and
with light snow: slightly col
east and warmer in the ext
tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-31
TO PROTECT MINERS.
Changes Will Be Made in the Lost
Creek Mine Looking Toward Avoid
ina Repetition of Recent Disaster.

ing RepetItIon OF Heceht UIsasteF'
Special to mes-Republican
Oskaloosa, Jan. 31.-Manager J. NJ.
Timbrel. of the Lost Creek Coal Com
pany is planning to make several
changes in the company's mine at Lost
Creek, where the recent disaster. be-
cause of a dust explosion, resulted in
the killing of twenty men.
The changes will be made with a
view of protecting the men as well
as men can be protected in under
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
new YEARS RECEPTION.

a New Years reception was given in
the parlors OF the Mathewson street NJ
=. church last evening by the Sarah T.
Doyle club OF this city.
The function VAS very well attended
the decora tions were extremely pretty
and artistic and = delightful program OF
music was rendered by the Estro trio with
Miss Virginia Anderson as leader
In the early part Of the evening Miss
Helen Brown, the president OF the club
received, assisted hy the past presidents
Miss Stella Allen. Miss Charlotte Rlun-
dpll ana Miss Annie = Brown
Tea, chocolate and "a variety Of ropfer-
uuns were served during the evening from
q long table. beautifully decorated with
ferns and white carnatiou with green and
white candelabra and dainty china and
glassware
Al this table Miss Della Harvey and Miss
Ellen Salisbury poured. Ices we're served
a. 70 smaller table. NEARBY hv Miss Tsa-
belle Martin and Miss Mildred Moss The
following young women teachers assisted
iu serving. Miss Grace Bradford Miss
Nellie Brown, Miss Holm. Miss German,
Miss Danielson. Miss Cora Crappn Miss
Grace Leonard. Miss FroburRh Miss
Niett
The success Of the evening was due. in
large mca sure. To the hospitality commit
tca. composed of Miss Janettc Bllukhorn
chairman. Miss Mary Allen. Miss MARY
Williams. Miss Louise Pierce Miss Della
Harvey. Miss Alice Case. Miss Katherine
Bflr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
N0IeS FROM The HARBoR.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past "a hours:
Arrived-Steamers Massachusetts, An
pleby; Virginia. Wise; city OF Fall River
Geer. New York; Rambler. Lake. Fall
River and return City of Newport RICK
ertson. Newport and return: 8 V. Luck
enbach, Philadelphia; tugs r. c. Welt.
lvanhoe; schooner Earl y Mason Phila-
delphia; barges Nora. Ballou. Brunswick
Cuttyhunk. S. T.. Stetson
Sailed-Stea Massachusetts, yfr-
ginis. New York;-s NJ. Iuckenbach. Phil
adelphia: tug r. r. Little; schooners Nj.
Hope Philadelphia
The harbor was well covered over with
Ice this morning buC a channel was cut
through by the tug Reliance.
The coal steamer s Y. Luckenbach
which draws nearly ~ feet. will be Obliged
10 unload portion OF her cargo before
she can come through the Point street
bridge draw
All vessels coming into the harbor were
well iced up this morning
The Providence schooner Earl z. Mason
came into the hsrbor this morning I'm tow
OF the tug Ivanhoe. she having been
towed the entire distance from Philadel-
phia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
MRS. KELCEY DOW ENTERTAINS
THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB,

The Providence Fortnightly club were
entertained yesterday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. kelcey Dow on Bainbridge
avenue. In the absence of the president.
Mrs. Louis l.. Angel the meeting was
presided over by the vice-president Mrs.
Harry Gregory.
I'm continuance of the oener,I suhtsct
Inc Britain Of Today and Its Colonies %
Una Following cities OF the British colo
nies OF The South Pacific were considered: !:
suNa, the tIiian capital: Aukland We'll
lington and Dgmedian in New Zealand.
Also Sidney. Adelaide and Hobart i'm Aus
trals. Cairo. Alexandria and Cane Town
IN AFRICA and Calcutta and Bombay In
Asia
Interesting and instructive papers were
presented on these cities OF the South
Pacific, as follows
Australian cities-Mrs. Clarke Il John
son.
African cities-Miss Annie C. Burrows.
cities or Asia-Calcutta and Bombay
Mrs. Nelson A. Nottage
The papers I'm each instance were de-
scriptive OF the character and conditions
oi the cities, together with an account of
the customs, manners and general char
acteristics OF the Inhabitants. At the
close OF the literary program Miss Mar
garet Gardiner, the well-known orgsnist
or this city gave piano recital and Mrs
Edward Jackson of the club recited Kate
Douglass Virgins Preparation for n
Christmas Dinner" and THE Nightin-
gale"
Dainty refreshments were served by the
hostess at the close OF the afternoons
program. The next meeting OF the club
Jan, l4-wll be held at the home of
Mrs. George Boyden, Harvard avenue
valuable Shakesperean lecture, The les
Mrs. Robert A. Jenckes of 10 Ontario
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

.icles In infinite variety and OF universal
beauty
The most valuable and most practical
sIt' however, was the gift OF a large and
valuable house and lot from the father
OF the groom, and located at ia Messsr
street, nearby tho residence OF the donor
I'm this beautiful home-after the return
from wedding journey through the
sonth-Mr and Mrs. Tourtellot will reside
Among the preliminary events Ia the
wedding was luncheon, given to the
priue ana her attendants by Mrs. Bssop
a Remington az her home on Meirose
street Elmwood Upon this pleasant CO.
casion the bride presented gold brooches
10 her attendants
The farewell dinner OF the groom 10 his
ushers and best man was at the home az
ms parents on Messer street on Monday
evening, when each was presented with
dainty gold stick pins
Mr.. and Mrs. Tourtellot left this city
shortly after ten last evening enroute
Tor the balmy southland. bearing with
them an abundance OF rice and good
wishes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
CUBA'S FIRST PRESIDENT.

Cuba has held her first general election result must
satisfactory to the Cuban pleasing their friends in IN.
United States BY majority that ruthuy promo
overwhelming Senor Estrada was chosen 6 prsden, .,
the republic From the present time
that nearly cent of those who ballots for the
successful candidate.
Seno Palma of intellectual power cultivated
tastes Asa dplomaist he unquesonaby accomplished . much in
securing the liberation Of Cuba those who fought n.
iards In the field While he has spent in the United
States he IS by no what his political opponents called him
Americanzed Cuban. Friendly United States and an
OF her institutions he but always has been .r.e h
psoicaly seeking his country and his
countryinen
That his administration will be and wise b
doubted He is of high ideals nevertheless. prac;c.
His effort will be establish his republic on firm ound,,o, and
his policy will be indulgence in political
As to his opponent Cen Maso may said he /, xo,d
@ho rendered good service but the Cubans wisely decided
they prefer executive cultivated mind and broad
perience will guide state affairs safely ebuien
ism might endsnger the existence o the republic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02

4 exactly alike, of pale pink lansdowne over
4 pink silk and formed of tucks from the
bodice TO the hem of the skirt. shower
! boquets or pink carnations were carried
! by each.
Following the maids came the msld of
honor, Miss Emily n. Nafus, of Evans
ton, ILL.,, cousin of the bride. Miss
Nafus was gowned In a lovely creation
OF ACCORDION pleated white lansdowne over
white taneta, the bodice being formed of
yoke OF white embroidered chiffon.
The flower girl, Miss Grace Whaley. n
cousin of the bride, wore a gown OF white
swiss muslin trimmed with fine lace and
Insertion and carried a basket of pink
carnations
The ring bearer. TO whom was entrusted
the honor OF carrying the wedding ring on
silver tray, was little Alice Whaley. a
sister OF the bride, also in dainty gown
or white
Following the above described members
OF the bridal party came the bride with
hsr father and most attractive bride
was she, I'm an exquisite bridal gown of
white satin crepe tie eitette- over white
taifeta silk
ne skirt OF the gown was made i'm fine
tucked panels Joined together by strips
of white silk fasgotting made entirely
by hand
The bodice of the gown was entirely
OF tucks over which was a bertha of
point de Venice lace.
The dainty bridal veil was caught with
bride roses and a shower boquet of
roses was carried
As the bridal procession passed to the
aitar 10 meet the groom the scene was
run or romance of color and of beautv
ana the music, under the skilled mAntpu.
lation OF Orssnist Sanford Hawkins OF
the church. lent also it's charm to the
beauty and solemnity OF the scene
Ihe ceremony was performed nv Rev
j. -. Henson. pastor of the church. the
father OF the bride giving her away
~ the close Of the ceremony tho ring
bearer Joined the flower girl and together
they led the procession 20 the inspirinc
strains OF Mendelssohn down the central
aisle and out OF the church
Among the many brilliantly gowned
women IN the great assembage. tho
gowns OF The mothers of both the bride
and tie eroom were especially noticeable
Mrs Whaley wore q lovely gown Of
mode crepe De Chene over mode silk with
trimmings Of heavy Escuriai lace outlined
With narrow black chenille The bodice
was trimmed with uncut velvet of a lisht
blue shade and lace.
Mrs. stephen Tourtellot was richly
rowned In heavy brocaded silk. brocsded
with lavender and white nrtiros THE on
tire front OF the skirt was OF ACCORDION
pleats and the trimmings were OF white |
chiffon
immediately following the ceremony a |
reception 10 about DO was given at tho 4
Nhaley residence. SIS Cranston street
Here the decorations we're or chrlstmss
greens minglcd with ferns and greens ana /
pink and white carnations. which banked /
tho mantels
The whole house was thrown omen ~
the guests and y wedding sumner a..
served hy Lyman.
There vas very large and valuable
iisrlay ~ wedding gifts. which Included
? large variety nf richly wrought .st
GLASS solid sllverware. valuable pierea -
hric-a-hrsc. pictures of great beavtv.
books By the score. artistic pieces OF fur-
Aiture sums of money, and, IN fact. ar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-02
BRILLIANT WEDDING AT
CRANSTON ST. BAPTIST CHURCH

beautiful wedding scene was wit
messed at 1880 o'clock last evening in the
Cranston Street Baptist church. when
Miss Emily Burdick Whaley. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Frank f. whaley. was
united 10 Mr.. Stephen William Gardiner
Tourtellot, son OF stephen Tourtellot. the
well known produce merchant OF Canal
street The chancel or the church was
most effectively decorated for the occa.
sion with prUfusion of palms and potted
plants arranged in the artistic way that
charscterizes all the work OF O'Connor
Since invitations to the number OF 200
had been issued the guests began To ar
rive al shortly before Z o'clock and at
the hour OF the wedding the spacious an.
ditorium was completely filed with an
eNpectant company who waited with
eagerness the approach OF the bridal
party.
AT the appointed hour the organ pealed
forth the strains from Lohengrin and a
moment later the groom with his best
man, Mr.. Harry NJ. Paine entered the
church by the side door and advanced
TO the altar preceded by the four brides.
maids. At the altar the bridesmaids left
the groom and his best man and marched
up the aisle TO meet the bride with her
maid OF honor and flower girl. ring bearer
and ushers just then the wedding march
rose softly on the air as the bridal
party marched to the altar in the follow
Ing order:
First the six ushers. as follows: Mr..
Robert knight the uncle OF the bride.
az head usher, Messrs. Charles and Harry
Cook, OF Providence, cousins of the
groom; also Messrs. Renophon Huddy.
Gael Frcese and Harry Fogg. all OF Prov.
idenco
Following these ushers came the four
bridesmaids. as follows: Mae ID. Whalcv.
q cousin OF the bride, also Florence NJ.
lIollings. Florence !. Wood and Maud r..
llumes
The bridesmaids wore beautiful Gowns