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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
OFFICER SHOOTS TRAMP.
Latter Resisted Arrest and the ehootins
Followed.

Latter Resisted Arrest and The 8hoo4in0
Followed.
Special to Times Republican.
Oskaloosa, Oct. 11-John Ridden
berg probably fatally shot q tramp
named Lewis Snyder. aged 80, at Evans
five miles west OF Oskaloosa, about 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The tramp
resisted arrest and made q murderou0
assault upon RuddenberG, who went
back to the city for assistance. Up0n'
returning they found the tramp a1d
several hoboes by the railroad track III
pretty well intoxicated
When Snyder was ordered to surfer
der, he drew a knife and made toward
the officers, saying he would kill them
and that no one could arrest him. Ao
then rushed at the two Officers, Rud-G
denberg canrlanding him to hnlt and
firing his weapon over Snyder's head:
twice. Snyder continued to rush f04-S
ward and when within ten feet Of Rud-;
denberg the latter fired, hitting the
tramp In the abdomen, in the region 0f'
the liver. When the officers attempted
to pick UP the wounded tramp he, fought
them furiously, clubs having to be used
to subdue him.
He was taken to Qskaloosa and his
wound examined. The doctors are not
inclined to make any statement as TO-
his chances for recovery The tramp
would make no statement as to who he;
was, except that he lived In Beatrice:
Neb., and that both his parents were
dead. He refused to divulge his name3
to the police. but gave It to newspaper
man. N lsSsss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
HARVEST HOME FEsTlvAL.I
Annual Celebration at Iowa state col-
lege Friday Grand Success.


Special to Times Republican
Ames, Oct 1.-THE annual harvest
home festival, which was held on the
ground of the Iowa State College here
yesterday, was grand success, and Isl
generally conceded to have been more
largely attended than at any time since
the harvest festivals have been OBJ
served. Fully 10000 people were on the
grounds. A parade of high-grade cat-a
tie and other choice live stock was
given at 2 p. M, and tent meeting, AZ
which addresses were given by Rev. DE.
Thomas E. Greene, Of Cedar Rapids
Hon. Joe S. Trigg, editor of the Rock
ford Register, and one Of the best
known writer's on agricultural topics IA
the vest and ex-Lieutenant Governor
]. C. Milliman, OF Logan, was held at.
2:45. The military drill by the college
cadets was witnessed at o'clock. Ten
special trains brought the visitors TO-
the city. Two bands, the Bethel. OF LIS
comb, and Peshaks Dutch band, OF the
college, also the college glee clubs and.
orchestra, furnished the music.
The departments Of the college. ~
heretofore during the festivals. were ali
open for the inspection Of the visitor
and the work of each was carried on.
with guides to show and explain to visi-3
tors, while placards were conspicuously
displayed in order to make the work
even clearer.
The new engineering hall was open
and the rooms were placarded to show
to what purpose each one will be put
This was the first public opening Of the
new building and tho still incompletc5
was pleasure to inspect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
cuMMlns SPEAKS AT DUBUQUE.
Governor Support. Candidacy Of Bird
sail in Henderson District.

Dubuque, Oct. 1.-Governor Cum
minis was given an enthusiastic recep-
ton here last evening. Senator Allison
and Judge Birdsall were with him on
the stage. The governor spoke in praise
of "the two great men of national repu-
tation who have so long represented
Iowa in the senate and house-Senator
Allison and Speaker Henderson: Iowa
Republicans, he said, are distinguished
thruout the country for their adherence
to republican principles. He believed
this was largely due to the high moral
character and great abilities of it's SEMI
or senator. Judge Birdsall. who, he
said, would succeed Col. Henderson,
would ably sustain the exalted place the
Third district of Iowa has for so many
years maintained.
Former Governor Boies he said he
had known him for many years as an
able. conscientious gentleman but de-
|nied his right to make his own platform
No man is so big as the party he repre-
sents; he must, if elected. be controlled
by his party. In conclusion he said:
'srhe democratic party never met a
grave responsibility that it did not shun
and evade. The republican party never
met an issue that it did not try with
courage and determination to confront
in its entirety.''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
EWART BROS. FAIL
immense Cattle Feeders Of Poweshiek
County Assign to Preferred Creditors
viii Be Bankrupted-1,4oo Acres
and Thousands Of Cattle Conveyed.

snecial to Times Republican.
Montezuma, Oct. 1.-THE Ewar'
Rros.. extensive cattle feeders failed
TODAY. making an assignment to pre-
ferrsd creditors. The smaller credit
ors nave employed attorneys and the
M # nership will undoubtedly be thrown
into bankruptcy.
The exact amount of the Iallure Is
not yet known but 1,4O0 acres OF the
hest land in Poweshiek county. worth
over 100000 was conveyed to the pre-
ferred creditors as was all equlty III
thousands of feeding cattle which IN
firm owned but which were mostiy
covered by chattel mortgages.
Matt Ewart and Robert EWart MEM
hers of the Ewart Bros. firm have beer:
feeding cattle on an enormous scale
for years. One brother lives in mag
"nificent farm residence costing $4,000.
and the firm owned 1,S00 acres OF
valuable land around the station OF
Ewart a few miles northwest OF here
on the Iowa Central. With the feedtng
barns, sheds, machinery. wells, engines.
tenants, houses, ETC., the estate was
worth between 100000 and s250.000
and the number of cattle seen in theiR
yards often rivaled the stories Of Mex
lean cattle kings.
The cause Of the failure is simply
a series of years of Improbable busi-
ness. Careful business men in Mon
tezuma and Grinnell nave suspected for
some time that the business was moi
the bonanza 1t looked and this is only
the expected crash that came.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
oDELL REBUkEs BAER.
New York Governor Talks Plainly
the Coal Baron.

New York, Oct. 11.-"What do you
mean by politicians? l want you and
all the other operators to understand
that am the governor of New York
the chosen representative OF 100000
people, and that l aln here in this mat
ter solely in that capacity and to re-
iieve il possible an lntolclable situation
And what is more, l intend to use every
power at my command TO do it,"
Governor Odell made this statement
Yesterday to President Baer, of the
Reading road, in the presence of United
States Senators Plat, OF New York, and
QUAY and Penrose of Pennsylvania. 1t
was the elimination of Il rather heated
Interview in the office of Senator Platt,
and the result Of the first meeting be-
tween Governor Odell and President
Baer.
Mr.. Baer was not in the best of hu-
NOR when, accompanied by q. b. Thom-
as. chairman of the board OF directors
OF the Erie railroad, he entered Senator
Platt's office. The conference was be-
gun with a statement made by Senator
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11

Penrose that the situation was becom-
ing so serious that some solution must
be found at once. He suggested that
the operators should incline to some
concessions toward a settlement.
If you mean by that said President
Baer, that we are to recognize the eX-
istence of labor union. l tell you right
now that the operators Will consider no
such propositions.
Governor Odell was on his feet In all
instant. Holding half-burnt cigar IN
his hand and white with excitement, he
said:
Are we to understand that no kind
of conciliatory proposition will re-
ceive consideration at the hands of the
operators?'
II did not say that" answered Mr..
Baer, but do say, and l reiterate II,
that we will not accept political advice
or allow the interference of politicians
in this, our affair
Then it was that Governor Odeli
made the statement quoted heretofore.
President Baer, evidently appreciate
ing that he had gone too far, bowed TO
Governor Odell and said:
Governor. 1 beg your pardon. NO
personal affront was intended. and we
will listen to any suggestions you have
to make. But again 1 repeat that we
must refuse to recognize the union as
represented by Mr.. Mitchell"
II believe" said the governor, that
your position from public view Is abb
solutely untenable. II coal operators,
railroad men and other business men
can combine for mutual profit and pro-
lection, there is no reason why laboring
men should not"
what is the proposition?' said Mr..
Baer, coldly.
Just this said Governor Odell. y
am sure that the labor organization OF
which Mr.. Mitchell is the head desires
him to be fair with the general public.
If the operators will consent to give the
men S cents ton increase will per-
sonally present 1t to the miners. and
believe they will accept it. It is a fair
proposition.'
Does this mean, Governor odell, tina.
we are to recognize the miners unton: :'
Mr.. Baer asked.
"It certainly does" answered Cow
ernor odell quickly. "and there Is no
reason why you should not"
Mr.. Raer and Mr.. Thomas arose to SO
Mr.. Thomas remarking that the matter
would he presented to the other opera
tors. and that an early answer wouio
be- Forthcoming.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
SORGHUM crop DAMAGED.

Cedar Falls, Oct 1.-THE wet
weather and the early frost has worked
havoc with the cane crop in this yicin-
ity There are five large mills In this
Immediate vicinity, but all have
ceased operations because of lack OF
suitable cane for sorghum making
The five mills will this season turn out
about 10000 gallons of delicious syrup
The quality is good, but the frost cut
short the crop. In the lowlands the
stalk as we'll as the leaves were killed
and this put a stop to work in such
fields. The leaves are not considered
Very productive of juice, but when the
stalk is affected the cane is worthless.
Those who planted early have a good
yield. st. John & Bohrbacher of James
vile, We're among the early planters
and they have manufactured $4,000
gallons. Joel Burke says this is the
toughest year he has had in twenty
He usually makes 10000 gallons sea-
son, but this year has $500 gallons
All the mills do a paying business in
ordinary years, but not all will reap
large profits this season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
RR,sTow 70 THE FRONT
Great Western and Other Big I'm
provements for the City.

Special to Times Republican.
Bristow, Oct. 11.-At a recent regular
meeting of the town council, OF Bris-
tow. Iowa, number OF rights were
granted the Chicago Great Western and
an ordinance was passed to establish
other streets and highways in the town
Of Bristow, and also to yacate certain
portions of roads and streets In the
town and thee conveyance of that por-
tion of roads and streets so vacated to
the Chicago Great Western Railway
Company for their use In their new en-
trance to the town. The Great Western
is planning on giving us something
better than had been anticipated, and
their reason for so doing so contributed
to the fact that they will have to move
the depot grounds farther west. neces-
stating the moving of the stock yards
likewise making complete tearing up,
which expense they are bound tobe at in
order to get a straight line thru the
city limits. They are planning on maxi
ing this one of their division watering
coaling stations, explicitly adopted for
their fast trains. and for that purpose
will erect coal chutes here in the near
future and will also erect two stand
pipes-one east and one west OF the
depot at suitable distance to water
engines while making their stops at the
station while passengers are getting on
and off, thereby necessitating no delay
or a loss of time. They will also erect
a pumping station with a large tank up
town for their water supply.
Mr. F. Il. Newbury is now excavating
basement and hauling rock for his new
colonial residence, which he Is about
to construct, it is expected that the
wall will be finished soon and the con-
tractor, f. F. Jungkunz, Of Allison, who
mas the contract expects to have the
same enclosed before cold weather.
Mr.. Newbury will undoubtedly have
the finest residence in town when COM
pleted
Strangers coming to Bristow, remark
on the store buildings, clean streets,
good sidewalks and the general ap-
pearance of prosperity. and when they
wonder why it is in a town the size of
Bristow, with the close competition on
all sides, that such volume of busi-
ness is done, we beg ito attribute the
cause to our energetic business men,
complete stocks, good cheer and atten-
ton given each individual that gives
them their share of patronage. Come
and see what Bristow merchants and
business men can do for you.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
Say They Will Hardly Participate
In Any Further Settlement
Conferences
BASIS OF THEIR pRoPoslTloN
Chairman Thomas of the Erie Issues
a Statement Setting Forth the
Groand on Which the Operators
Originally Based Their Action and to
Which They Will Adhere.

New York, Oct. lit was stated
today at the Office of e. B. Thomas,
chairman of the board Of directors of
the Erie road, that the report to the
effect that there is likely to be another
conference next Tuesday with Senators
Quay, Platt and Penrose was incorrect
The statement issued by them at the
conclusion of the conference Friday
definitely covered the situation. 1t was
claimed that in the early conferences
with the civic federation certain pro-
positions had been submitted by Thorn
as. These propositions are understood
to be the basis Of all negotiations on
the part of the operators ever since and
to which they adhere.
The propositions were:
First-The anthracite companies do
not undertake in the slightest manner
United Mine Workers, but they do in
sist that members of that organization
shall not discriminate nor decline to
work with nom union members of such
association.
"Second-There shall be no deterior-
alton in the quantity or quality OF work,
no effort to restrict individual exertion
of men, who. working by the ton or car.
may for reasons satisfactory to them
selves and their employers, mine such
"Third-By reason of different condi-
tions, varying not only with the dis
stricts, but with the mines themselves,
thus rendering absolutely impossible
anything approaching uniform condi-
tions, each mine must arrange, either
Individually or thru Its committees with
the superintendent or manager, any
question affecting the wages or griev-
ances.''
On the other hand the Associated
Press has received the following from
an authoritative source on The otfler
side of the dispute:
THE two days conference was not
the failure that it was reported to be.
The operators practically agreed to a
certain advance of wages and certain
proposition that would result in the re-
sumption in the coal mines. 1t is be-
ilieved the conference was not ad-
journed because an agreement appar-
emily could not be reached. but because
the operators were notsWilling to have
1t appear they were yielding under
pressure. The conference, according 10
the present plans. would be resumed OIL
Tuesday, but final agreement may not
be reached on that day. At this time it
looks as tho settlement would be eff
fected before the series of meetings are
ended"
When the above statement was
shown to Thomas he pronounced it un-
qualifiedly wrong and said no conclu-
sion could be reached thru that channel,
and the incident, he said, could be con-
sidered closed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
a DEFECTIVE SYSTEM.
Dairy Commissioners Has Difficulty ]
Securing Competent Witnesses.

Dairy Commissioners Has Difficulty in
Securing Competent Witnesses.
Special to Tunes Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. 11--Some time ago
trouble arose over method of deter
mining the impurity in milk. State
Dairy Commissioner Wright went to
Ottumwa to prosecute a case there and
1t became necessary to bring the state
chemist into the case to prove that
formaldehyde had been used in the
milk. The justice refused to subpoena
the chemist, claiming he had no right
to send for anyone outside of the coun-
ty. The state dairy commissioner haa
been looking up the law in regard to
such matters. There appears to be
a defect in the system somewhere. A
justice will not accept the evidence of
a non professional and will not send
for professional chemist. The result
is that It is pretty hard to prove adul-
teration In milk. In some states there
is provision for having the packages
marked and sent to chemist ana tho
acceptance Of his sworn statements as
evidence against the accused. There
Is no such provision in Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
SHOWN A GOOD TINE
American General. Visiting England
Are showered With Attentions from
Everybody, Including the kina.

London, Oct. 1.-THE American gen
erals now visiting England are UNDER
going somewhat similar experience of
English hospitality to that Of the colo
NAL prelniers during the coronation.
From now untii Oct. is, when they viii
sail for home, Generals Corbin ana
Young will not have meal they can
call their own. Beginning with the
king, whose action in inviting them to
luncheon at Buckingham palace next
Monday, the first week day he will be
in London. has caused much favorable
comment, they have received invita-
tons frOna numerous societies and in
ulVlduais. Lord Roberts has been un-
firing In affording them attentions, anu
the American generals are looking for
ward to their visit with him at Wool-
wich, and with General French at Al
dershot next week. with pleasure. Only
one note of disappointment is heard and
that comes from the staff, who are not
included in the invitationito Bucking-
ham palace. While the American officers
We're in Germany, Emperor William al
ways asked the staff to attend functions
with the generals. General Wood will
arrive here Sunday, in time to meet the
king. Ambassador Choate is expected
to accompany the Americans to Buck
ingham palace.
Mrs. Ccrbin has been confined to the
house with a cold.
The mayor of Toronto has cabled an
appeal to the mayor Of Cardiff to induce
the coal mine operators to give Canada
a preference in meeting the emergency
arising from the American coal strike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
MITCHELL is SILENT.
Strike Leader Refuses to Talk of New
York Conference.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Oct. 11.-President
Mitchell arrived at strike headquarters
from New York this morning. He
steadfastly declined to talk of the
New York trip for publication. In
answer to question, why he should
maintain extreme quiet regarding his
visit he said: Il think the best inter
ests of the operators, miners and pub
lie will be subseryed by my remaining
silent" The strike leaders are now
looking to the American Federation of
Labor to help them in their fight. They
feel the federation should come out and
take an open, active interest in the
struggle. There is report here that
this will be done in the form of an
appeal for assistance to all labor or
ganizationS in the country.
Twenty-Five cars of anthracite coal
We're mined this week at the colliery
of Lykens Valley Coal Company and
shipped from Lykens yesterday. The
breakers at Lykens and Williamstown
are being operated without interfer-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
Preliminary Debate.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls, Oct. 11.-The pretimi-
nary debate at the State Normal to
select the orators who will debate With
the State College, of Ames. was held
Thursday night. The orators selected
were H B. Hetzler, Don Campbell and
Roy Hoats. The debate will be held
at the normal auditorium Friday even
ing, Oct. 81. The question under dis
.ussion will be. "Resolved, That the
Iothenburg System Of Controlling the
liquor. Traffic, modified to Include
Malt Liquors and Government Control
oy Each State Is the Best Solution OF
he Liquor Problem in the united
States" The orators from the Normal
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE news OF TODAY.

The Weather.
Sun rises Oct. Ia, sos; sets 5:24.
For Iowa-Partly cloudy tonight ane
Sunday; possibly showers in the west
For Illinois-unsettlea tonight ant
Sunday; possibly showers in the south
For South Dakota-Probably show.
ers tonight and Sunday.
PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News.
Train Robbers Get $50,000.
Hold Up Near Lincoln, Neb.
Operators Refuse Further Confer.
ences.
Negotiations Off at New Orleans.
Governor Issues Proclamation.
Bad Wreck in Illinois.
Failure Of Ewart Bros.
Dubuque Wins Tippecanoe Banner.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News in Brief.
A Mystery at Clinton.
Close of Waterloo Presbytery.
Murderer Makes Confession.
Apathy in Third District.
Waterlo Firm Sued for 100000.
Decision in Glucose Case.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
The Great Army Meeting.
Vicious Intentions.
Features of the Coal Strike.
The Bible and the Schools.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Important Decisions.
PAGE FIVE.
General News.
Casey Tries to Stop War.
The Situation in Colombia
Sweatbox Methods Illegal.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News.
Albion Boys Rob Two Stores.
One Arrest Made.
Administrator for Wreck Victims.
Wife Wants Promised Alimony.
City Wins Smith Brown Case.
Local Comment.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial.
Board of Trade Quotations.
Saturday Markets Reviewed.
Government Crop Report.
Review Of Trade.
Iowa Sports Reviewed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
rwENrY-oNE NEW LAWYERS.
That Many Out of Glass Of Twenty
seven Pass.

Des Moines, Oct. 11.-Out of class
of twenty seven applicants for admis-
sion to the Iowa bar, twenty lone passed
the examination given this week by the
state board of law examiners. The
following We're the successful cand1-
dates:
Gorden G. Allen. Frank y. Bihlmeier,
r. r. Burrell, William l.. Bliss. r. II
Burton Smith, Fred G. Clarke, Charles
Grill, #. w. Canoe, Willard III. Lyon.
Chas. Wesley Lyon, z. r. Mitchell,
Paul G. Norris, George T. Pike. Galen
G. Ripley. A. L. Robinson, H. E. Slat-
terry, l.. w. Warfield, E. C. Warfel, Phil
II. Wilkinson, Edward S. White, Charles
NJ. Young.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
CHARGES PLOT TO LOOT BANK.
Iowan Asks the Removal Of the Re-
ceiver for Oto institution.

VS1Nel TOT 0SO tttSeteUStVt"
Sioux City, Oct. 11.-Charges of con-
spiracy for the purpose of looting the
Oto Bank and wrecking the institution
are made in petition of intervention
which has been filed in the district
court by the Holstein Savings Bank.
The petitioner demands the removal of
the receiver, John B. knudson, who was
appointed by the court upon the appli-
cation of John T. Willett, and the ap-
pointment of another person as receiver.
A hard fight is to be ma lie not only over
the assets of the bank, out over the in
dividual property of the owners. John
T. Willett, one of the owners OF the
bank, is a state representative from
Woodbury. county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
Says Kruger Was Honest

Utrecht Holland, Oct. 11-At meet
ing last night in honor of the Boer
generals, Botha definitely denied the
reports that Kruger had carried off tho
state funds, declaring the ex-president
had contributed to the Boer cause
money from his own pockets. Dewet
said the generals had not refused an
Invitation from Emperor William for
an audience. as none had been received.
The meeting subscribed $500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-11
WRECK IN ILLINOIS
One Man Killed and Three Others
Mi.sing-lt Is Believed They Arc
Under the Wreckase or Were Thrown
/ Into the River and Drowned.

Mattoon. nl., Oct. 11.-A rear end
frelg.,t collision on the Big Four at
Terre Haute last night resulted in the
death of Conductor John Hennessey
and serious injury to Brakeman Par-
dee. Engineer Cox, Brakeman Fred
Fuque and L. d. Haven. poultry dealer
Of Hillsboro, ILL.,, are missing. It is sup
posed they are either under the wreck
age or thrown into the river ana