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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
WHITFIELD A SUICIDE
President Of the Western Base
Ball League Killed Himself
This Morning.
He Was One of the Organizers Of
the Leaeue...Noted Sporting
Writer.
Sickness Brought on by Over
work Was the Cause Of
His Act.

Kansas City, Mo-, April flames
Whitfield, president of the Western
Base Ball League, and for many years
sporting editor of the Kansas City Star,
day. Whitfield was well known in
sporting circles thruout the west. For
the last ten years he has been In charge
of the sporting department of the Star
and was actively engaged In base ball
as early as 1880. He was one of the
organizers of the original Western
League, and was it's first president. The
work of organizing this new league
proved very great and since he dropped
to the head Of the league that is fight
ing the American Association Whitfield
has had to toll night ana day. Recently
the tax upon him began to tell, and for
the past two weeks he has been under
the physicians care. On March %
he was compelled to take to his bed.
Last week at the great American hand
leap shoot Whitfield. by sheer force Of
will attended the six days contest. Sat-
|urday last found him on the verge OF
nervous prostration and on Sunday he
was out of his head part of the time.
Nothing serious was thought of his
case however, early this morning he
arose and dressed himself, and then
without making any remark stepped to
the next room and fired bullet into
his right temple. He was dead when
the members of his family reached him.
Whitfield's plight was due to over-
work and worry over financial affairs.
He had lost heavily on several enter
prises in which he was interested.
Whitfield was born in England forty
seven years. He came to Kansas City
in 1884. 1t is not known here what eff
feet, if any, whitfield's death will have
upon the Western League. Manning
and Nichols, owners of the Kansas City
Club are out Of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07

cne and have at it's disposal large
fund. In all probability the limit will
be 100000, but even with this fine
exhibit can be made at St Louis. The
building erected Will necessarily be
small, but the general sentiment In the
legislature is against spending a large
sum of money on a building when so
much more can be done in the way of
making good exhibits of the resources
of the state. There has not yet been
complete agreement on the exposition
funds, and this is almost the only place
where there is no agreement
On several occasions recently Speak
er Eaton has called Representative b.
F. Cummings to the chair to preside
over the house while the speaker Is
temporarily absent. The frequency of
this is high compliment to the mem
ber from Marshall and indicates clearly
that he has taken high rank in the
house. The triumph of his supreme
court bill is also great victory for him.
Those who We're interested in the su-
preme court reorganization agreed up
on giving to Mr. Cummings the leader
of the state was deeply interested. He
presented his bill and made a gallant
fight for it in the house. 1t became evi-
dent early that the house was deter
mined upon a policy of leaving the
court alone In its helplessness. In or
der to save the bill and pave the way
for final success the bill was sent over
TO the senate in mutilated FORM Here
was where the fine work begun. The
senate was ready to act properly. In
stead Of taking up a senate bill, the
original Cummings bill was introduced
as substitute for the mutilated bill
and sent back to the house. With this
prestige and force it waSNfelt that the
supreme court bill could be got thru
the house, and this was done. The bill
as it goes to the governor for his sigma
ture is the Cummings bill, despite the
cheese pairing of few back numbers
iii the house. The members of the ju-
dietary committee and the ways and
means committee are also highly COM
plimentary to Mr.. Cummings. He has
been leading member of both these
important committees and as it is in the
committees that the real work of legis-
lation is planned out the opportunity
for usefulness is greater there than on
the floor. On the judiciary committee.
particularly, where the work has been
very heavy, Mr.. Cummings has proved
himself a very valuable man and his
associates are ready to accord him high
praise.
Wesley Elkins will not be pardoned
by Governor Cummins in undue haste.
The governor appreciates the fact that
when the young man is turned out he
will not have relative or acquaintance
who will welcome him. He must trust
to the interest of others. Under the
circumstances the governor believes
that some definite plans should be made
for the young man before he is given
his parole. 1t is understood that
meeting will be held in a few days of
those interested and they will make
some plans for Elkins. He will not be:
permitted to drift about without any
plans or any work. While his intellect
ual capacity is not now questioned by
any one they realize that his position in
society can not very we'll be a pleasant
one
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Trouble IN Havt;.

Port Au Prince. Hayti. April IA
number of revolutionists commanded
by Gen. Nicolas Bapuste. attacked and
captured Jacmel, a town on the south
coast of Hayti Saturday. They occu-
pied the town for twenty-four hours
and released the persons who had been
imprisoned there and then retired to
the hills, taking with them all the arms
and ammunition they could obtain
During the fighting which preceded the
capture of Jacmel two men were killed
and number wounded. The Haytian
cruisers Crete and Pierot started for
Jacmel with arms and ammunition
Minister of War Guillaume also left for
Jacmel with detachment of troops
All is quiet here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Highest Bidders for Police.

Hazelton, Pa, April 5.--Several coun-
cilmen believe they have solved the
problem of securing efficient police
men. A new administration will take
Office next Monday, and 1t is proposed
that the places of twenty-five police
men shall be given to the twenty five
highest bidders: that they shall be
physically capable, and also shall fur
nfsh bonds FOR the faithful perform
ance of the duties. If they disobey or
ders or are dishonest their bond is to
be forfeited. The adherents of this
plan say that it will bring better SER
vice and honest policemen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
BIG DAMAGE CASE SETTLED.
Suit for $4,000 Compromised on
Basis of 81 900.

Special to Times s-Republican
Cedar Rapids, April 7.-One big case
was settled in the federal court Friday.
that of A. j. Parsons, administrator OF
Jennie F. Olds, deceased, VS.. the Chica-
go Great Western Railway Company.
1t was claimed by the plaintiff that Mrs.
Olds was killed thru negligence of the
company's engineer She was riding in
sleigh which was struck at a crossing
and the administrator sued for $4,000.
Judge Shiras made the following entry:
"By consent of the parties the jury is
waived and the case submitted to the
court. Court finds for plaintiff and
assesses damages at $1,000. Judgment
for plaintiff in the sum of $1,000. Each
party to pay their own costs. .a.l#E
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
OPPOSED BY KING CHRISTIAN.
Denmark's Ruler Hates to Let the
Danish Antilles Go.

New York. April liking Christian
opposed the transfer of the Danish an
titles to the United States, also Crown
Prince Frederick and his son, Prince
Christian, says Copenhagen dispatch
to the Herald. The entire royal family
shrank from the bare idea of the ces-
sion.
But the only person who really
counts and has direct influence is the
king. This monarch has ever subordi-
mated his private desires and senti-
ments to the policy of the interests of
his country. In the present case he has
acted as he has always done. His feel
ings are repugnant to the sale, but pat
riotism, the calls of politico-economic
convenience and the overwhelming vote
of the folkehing have caused the king
to side with the people. In spite Of his
personal sentiments and those Of HIS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
installation of Garrisan.

Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque April Very Rev. Dr.sfP.
J. Garrigan, of Washington. d. c., will
be installed as bishop of the Catholic
see at Sioux City on Sunday, May Is.
at st. Mary's Catholic church in Sioux
City. The conservation will take place
at Springfield, Mass, as previously an
nounced. 1t was in the diocese Of
Springfield that DR.. Garrigan spents SO
many years as parish priest Arch
bishop Keane, of Dubuque. a firm
friend and admirer of the bishop-elect,
will preach the sermon at the conse-
Grafton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Ihrea Ara Dead.

Tuicumbfa, Ala, April THE three
men who were wounded during the
fight with Will Reynolds, the negro.
Yesterday. have succumbed to their
wounds. Two others are not expected
to survive thru the day. Sheriff Gas
soway, P. A.. Trout and Jess Davis
died during the night. Will Gassoway
and Payne can not survive the day.
News reached here this morning Of
the killing of negroes at Florence who
were taking the negro desperado's side.
Excitement here is intense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Receiver for Coke COMPANY.

Boston. April 7.-Judge Colt of the
United States district court was today
appointed temporary receiver for the
New England Gas and Coke Company
It is understood the receivership pro-
ceedings are part of the plan for re-
organization of the company. The IL
abilities Of the company are placed at
$2,123.0O0. 1t is said the operations
of the company showed a loss of $780,
900 last year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Work of conuress.

Washington, April Immediately
after reading the journal the house to-
day proceeded to consideration of the
Chinese exclusion bill General debate
having closed the bill was read for con-
sideration and amendment under the
Ave minute rule.
Soon afte- the senate convened today
bill was passed appropriating $4,000
for public building at Sterling, ILL.,
Aldrich presented the conference re-
port on the bill to repeal the war reve-
nue. taxes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Iowa at WASHINGTON.

Washington, April THE postoffice
at Bauer. Marion county, has been dis
continued; mail to Lacona.
Norah McNeill has been commission-
ed as postmistress at Garden Grove.
IOWA PENSIONS.
original-John G. Sanger. Charlton
sS. Increase, restoration, reissue, etc
Stephen Amrine, Conway, s24; Joseph
T. Wright, Council Bluffs, $l2; Jaspe,
Trimble, Bonaparte, SIT; Grin T. Full
ler, Des Moines, s12; Deharte C. Lucas
Hampton, $12; John d. Conger. Eldora
SO: John Miller. Strawberry Point. s12
Original widow--Lucelita Bean, Bley
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
MICHIGAN ELECTIONS.
Principal Interest is in the MayoraIty
Contest at Detroit.

Detroit, Mich. April THE principal
general interest in the city and town
shipr elections which are being held in
Michigan today is at Grand Rapids,
where Mayor Berry, democrat, Is seek
ing reelection to a third term. Arthur
r. Rood, who was nominated for the
mayoralty by the republicans, died last
Saturday from typhoid fever. His
Death is said to have considerably in
creased the chance of Berry's re-elec-
tion. A strong fight has been made
against Berry because of a water sup
ply scandal. The issues at stake in the
various cities and townships are purely
local. The spring election in Detroit
was abolished by the last legislature
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Adit. Reece pxinn.

Springfield, III, April 7.-At noon to-
day Adjt. Gen. Jasper Reece, who has
been confined to his home for several
months. was apparently at the point of
death. Mrs. Reece has arrived from
Albuquerque, N. NJ, but their daugh-
ter, Cora, who went there for her
health, was not strong enough to re-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
HaIf a Town Destroyed.

Chesterton, April 7.-Ffre which
broke out at 10 Sunday night was not
under control until this morning. It
DESTROYED half the business district Of
Chesterton and for a time threatened
destruction Of the entire town. Among
the buildings destroyed were the post
office and hotel. The loss is estimated
at $4,000 to 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
SEEKS TO DIssAR SULLIVAN.

Chicago Bar Association Begins Pro-
eeedings in illinois Supreme Court.
Springfield, Ill. April 5.-Proceedings
to disbar Alexander Sullivan of Chicago
from the bar Of Illinois were COM
menced in the supreme court yesterday
morning. The grievance committee of
the Chicago Bar Association made ap-
plication for a rule on Sullivan to show
cause why he should not be disbarred
for his connection with the Lynch
bribery case. The charges against him
are entered in the application. and the
court has taken the matter under ad-
visement, and will probably decide this
morning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Parliament Reassembles.

London, April 1.-THE house of COM
mons reassembled today after the Eas-
ter recess. The early opportunity was
taken to press the government for in
formation en- the subject of peace ne
gotiations in South Africa, but Govern
nent Leader Balfour declared the min
isters had nothing in that connection
to impart to the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
PATRICK SENTENCED.
Convicted Murderer of William M. Rice
Sentenced to Be EIectrocuted May 5.
Taken to Sing Sing.

New York, April 7.-Albert T. Pat
rick, convicted of the murder of Will
lam NJ. Rice, was today sentenced to
death by Recorder Goff. The date OF
the execution is Monday. May 5.
An appeal to he made to the court
of appeals by Patrick's counsel will act
as stay of execution, pending the de-
cision of the higher court. The record
er. pronouncing sentence, made no
comment on the jury's verdict The
sheriff said he would take Patrick to
Sing Sing this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
BIG RAILROAD DEAL ON.
A Combination Of Four Important
Iinas Runiored.

a C0nOInaItOn sss'fSs $500
Lines Rumored.
New York, April 5.--Financiers and
other men closely connected with some
of the largest railroad interests In this
country said yesterday there were
strong indications that railroad deal
of some magnitude was In progress.
The four roads which are said to be
concerned in the deal are the Union
Pacific, st. Paul. Northwestern, and
Rock Island.
What the nature of the deal was
those most likely to be accurately In
formed on the Subject declined to state,
but contented thmselves with saying
it is known there have been numerous
conferences lately between Union Pa
cific and Rock Island Officials, and that
these two companies seemed to be
working in harmony, and that they
would not be much surprised ii some
announcement were made In few
days.
Prices Of Stocks 90 Up.
Besides these conferences the In
crease in the prices of the stocks Of the
roads mentioned was also pointed to as
an Indication that something was going
on. A lot Of st. Paul stock has been
accumulated lately, and the price has
gone up six or seven points in the last
two days. There was q similar move
ment recently In Rock Island stock,
which was put up to $50 and is now
selIing around that figure. With each
recession in price 1t is said the accu-
mutation of stock has continued. The
prices of the stocks OF the railroads
mentioned month and today's highest
prices are as follows:
Today. March 4
st. Paul >. .. ........l72 l6z1S
Rock Island >. -. =. ..17s5s 1851
Northwestern .. -. ....2A2 2ZS
Union Pacific :. >. ..103B 90
AT q special meeting Of the directors
of the Michigan Central railway re-
funding mortgage to secure an issue Of
31S,OO0,000 bonds to refund existing is
sues was authorized. Outstanding
funded debt consists of $S,000,000 per
cent bonds and $2.000.0oo per cent
bonds now the. first mortgage issue,
and which are due on May i next.
There are other bonds, mostly low rate
issues, altho there are some 5 per cent
and 6 per cent Issues due in later years.
which are not provided for in the pres
ent issue Of new bonds. OF these $s,-
900 900 are to be held in the treasury
for betterments and improvements as
these may be authorized.
It is said on good authority that
Charles a. Warren, who recently re-
signed as first vice president and gem
eral manager of the Central Railroad
Of New Jersey, is to become assistant
to the president of the Rock Island
road. Mr.. Warren has for several weeks
been inspecting the Choctaw, oklaho-
ma and Gulf road. which, according to
report, is before long to become part
of the Rock Island system.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
NINE WORKERS. MEET.

Session Of the National Executive
Board Promises to Be Important.
indianapolis, Ind. April THE ma
tional executive board of the United
Mine Workers of America began a
meeting here today that promises to
attract much attention from industrial
workers at it is the understanding that
the policy to be pursued in the event
of a general strike in the great anthra-
cite coal fields of Pennsylvania is to
,I>,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Colorado Bank Robbed.

Pueblo, Col, April THE bank of
Fowler, at Fowler, twenty-five miles
east of this city was robbed OF $1.lOO by
safe blowers, this morning Two men
who boarded the Sante Fe at Nepeza,
seven miles west of Fowler this morn
ing were arrested as suspects e
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
WRECK ON GREAT NORTHERN.
Passenger Train Wrecked West Of
Spokane-No Particulars.

Spokane. April IA Great Northern
passenger train, east bound. swas
t13S miles west of. this city. Railway
officials refuse to- make any statement.
except to assert no one was killed.
A fireman is reported badly injured
and it is believed many passengers
were hurt A wreclxing train carrying.
doctors left here for the scene o0f the
aooldanf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Street Railway Work Enioined.

Cleveland, o., April Judge Dis
sette of the common pleas court grant
ed temporary injunction against the
new street car company recently grant
ed franchise preventing Inauguration
of work on the new three cent fare
street car system in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Short Telearams.

John Patterson, young lawyer, died
suddenly at his home at Terre Haute,
Ind.
Leopold Falk, pioneer merchant of
Fort Wayne, Ind. died suddenly from
heart disease. aged IS years
Byron Sperry, of Winnebago, Minn.,
who was recently badly hurt in coll
lision at Houston, Texas, died Of his in
juries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE N[Y' Of TODAY
PAGE ONE.
TELEGRAPEIC NEWS:

TELEGRAPlSIC NEWS:
Patrick Sentences to Death.
Suicide of President Whitfield.
A New Anti Merger SG&.
The Christmas Investigation.
Bill for Shot F'irers Passes.
The Iowa Legislature.
PAGE TWO.
GENERAL NEWS:
The Custom House Methods.
Race War at Lawton.
A Dry Sunday in New York.
PAGE THREE.
IOWA NEWS:
The Millage Tax Bills.
Busse Murder Trial Resumed.
German Evangelical Conference.
News of the State.
PAGES FOUR AND FIVE.
EDITORIAL:
A Foolish Attack.
The Reign of the Mechanic.
Democrats Select battle-ground.
Literature and Life.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Items and News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
CITY NEWS:
City Council in Deadlock.
Primary Registration and Othe
Rules.
Rev. Boardman Accepts Red oal
Call.
Legal Fight for Deed.
Brief City News.
PAGE EIGHT.
IOWA AND COMMERCIAL:
Condition of the Markets.
Mondays Market Quotations.
Serious Fire at LeMars.
Roberts Talks of Mints.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Else+;ons in Two Iowa Cities,

Keokuk, Ia., April There Is not
much interest in the election here to-
day. The weather is fair and cool.
Dubuque, April "A large vote Il
being polled. It is cold and clear,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Gold Shipment.

millions of gold have been engaged for
European shipment tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07

Iowa since 1877, the valuation of the
personal property for 1901 by counties.
the taxes paid by counties during 1900
and the legal weights and measures of
tho cta
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
BLIZZARD AFTER SUMNER DAY
Northern Michigan Suffers Quick and
Disaqreeable Change.

Marquette, Mich, April with the
Temperature rapidly falling, a heavy
gale Is blowing and snow is falling.
Yesterday was like a day in June, and
at night northern Michigan was In the
grip Of bowling blizzard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07

Major j. w. johnson died of paralysis
at Lawrence, Kas. He was "a years old
and had lived in Lawrence many years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
COTTON OPERATIVES STRIKE.
Demand for 10 Per Cent Increase in
Wages at Augusta, Ga.

Augusta, Ca, Flight hundred en-
ployes of the King cotton mill struck
this morning for 10 per cent increase
il, wages. No other mills in this sec
ton will continue to run until Tues
day night. If by that time the trouble
in the King mill is not settled the man
ufacturers' Association will close every
mill, throwing ten thousand men out
of ernployrnent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
entire family he is for the sale and has

given his approval.
DR.. Deuntzer, minister of foreign af-
fairs, considers that the upper house
scarcely will dare to wipe out the enor-
NOUS majority of the lower house. but
will try to save its dignity by proposing
a plebiscitum of the inhabitants of the
islands. This DR.. Deuntzer and his col
leagues in the government might b.
willing to accept.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07
Roosevelt Goes to Charleston

WASHINGTON, April 7.-RoOSeVelt ano
party left for Charleston, S. c., this
afternoon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07

Earthquake Shock.
Panama, April IA severe earth.
quake shock was felt here yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-07

There are already candidates out for
places on the ST. Louis exposition COM
mission and for various positions un-
der the commission. the assumption be-
INK that the commission will be large
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For the Complexion.

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keep the liver and bowels in healthy con
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L took DeWitt's Little Early hisers for
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