davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
AN EXTRA SESSION
President Issues Proclamation Call
ing Congress to Meet in Extraorein-
ary Session November 9 to Act On
Treaty With Cuba.

Washington, Oct. 20.-The president
today issued the following proclama-
ton:
Whereas, BY resolution of the senate
March l9, 1903, approval by congress of
the reciprocal commercial convention
between the United States and the re-
public of Cuba, signed at Havana, Dec.
II, 1902, is necessary before said con-
vention shall take effect. 1t is import
ant to public interests of the United
States that said convention shall be-
come operative as early as may be.
Therefore, l. Theodore Roosevelt,
of the United States of America, by
virtue of the power vested in me by
the constitution. hereby proclaim and
declare that the extraordinary occasion
requires the consening of both houses
of congress of the United States at
their respective chambers in the city
next at noon, 10 the end that they may
consider and determine whether the
approval OF congress shall be given TO
said convention.
All persons entitled to act as MEM
bers OF the fitty-eighth congress are
required to take notice of this pro-
clamation. Given under my hand. etc
tSigned)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
JOHN HAY, secretary of state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20

mand following at all if he did not.
But Balaam did as much. Balaam, the
mad prophet of whom the scriptures
say that he loved the wages of unrisht-
eousness. Balaam /. rode a single ass,
but the reincarnated Ralaam is very
much heavier weight, and lives in far
more sumptious style. and SO 1t re-
quires tens of thousands of asses to
carry him. And they bend their backs
beneath their load with beautiful do
ciliiy.
Saul. the son of kish. when Samuel
found him, was wandering in search of
more stray asses. That is the errand
which brings Dowie to New York, and
probably he will succeed in snaring a
lot of them.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20

said Mr.. Shepherd. have not come.
mense amount of work being done there
is an abundance of labor at st. Louis.
Men fiocked there from other states in
large numbers attracted by the big
wages paid. and there has been no
chance for a hold-up on the wage ques-
ton. However, we have kept ourselves
in a position to ignore whatever OF
troubles might have come to the ex-
position management. The number oil
laborers at work on the grounds is i'm
mense. / was walking thru big build
ing with the contractor and / remarketi
to him that he was not pushing mat
ters very fast 1t looked to me as tho
there We're only a few men at work
Well said the contractor, = have
men at work around here now. 1t loo 9
ed to me like he had about sixty. 3
building was so big and the men 8
scattered.
State officials have been asked q
advice in regard to phase of the e
nation question not specifically c. y
ed in the laws, on a complaint q I
Carroll county. The situation is I Il
member of the board of supervise - :
signed with the provision that the res
ignation should take effect Jan. l. the
intention being to have the vacancy
filled at the regular election. Both the
democrats and the republicans nave
made nominations, but the county aud
itor is in doubt whether to place the
names on the ballots. The law pre-
sides for filling vacancies, but there is
as yet no vacancy and it is a question
whether the county auditor can recos-
nize a prospective vacancy.
Charles Aldrich has made NUMBER
of plaster casts of the big stone an
which is the property of the historical
museum. These casts Will be the ex-
act size of the AK in his possession ana
they will go to the museums IA lhe
state where they will be appreciated
1t is probable that one will go 10 the
Smithsonian institution. Is the
largest stone ak found in the Unlled
States. and was picked up IN Loulsa
county. 1t weighs 31A pounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
COMPARES DowlE TO BALLAM.
Critic Says He Is Looking Like Saul,
for Stray Asses.

New York Oct. 90 While Elijah
Dowie in Madison Square garden yes
terday was delivering a TRADE against
the Rev. DR., p S. Henson, pastor of
Hanson Place Baptist church. Brook
lyn, that clergyman, speaking only
few doors away from the garden, was
firing verbal hot shot into the camp of
the leader of Zion DR.. Hanson was
the principal speaker before the Bap
tist minister's conference in the Mad
ison Avenue Baptist church in Chicago,
and frequently came into contact With
DoWie.
%Dowie does preach a lot of truths.
DR.. Hanson said: "he could not COM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
GREAT DIPLOMATIC VICTORY.
Cabinet Much Gratifiea at the Outcome
Of the Alaskan Dispute.

Washington. Oct. 2o.-At a meeting
of the cabinet today hearty fluctuations
were exchanged between the president
and his advisers over the result OF the
deliberations of the Alaskan boundary
commission. BY the president and
cabinet the result achieved by the
American commissioners is regarded
as far and away the grel.est diplo-
matte success the United States has
had for generation. 1t is pointed out
that the decision insures to this coun-
try for all time the only SPOT on earth
concerning which there is any ques-
ton about relinquishing and the course
pursued by this government is re-
gardsd as having been vindicated COM
pleteiy 1t also removes any cloud from
the title of the United States to any
part of the Alaskan territory IN dis
fiJtp
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20

Aldrich, curator Of the Iowa Historical
society. Judge A. r. Dewey was
chairman and Col. c. ]. Wilson, mem
Der Of Governor Cummins staff, was
chief marshal.
Timothy Brown enlisted in 1850 and
servedi three years. He served under
Captain Richard Cox and his colonel
was Elias Dayton. He was private
in the Third New Jersey infantry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
AMEs STUDENT DIES
e. e. Scott, of Marathon, Dies at Col.
Ieoe Hospital.

Special to Times Republican.
Ames, Oct. 20.-E. E. Scott, OF Mara :
thon Ia, student at the Iowa State
College. died this morning at o'clock
in the college hospital. Last Wednes-
day he was operated upon for ap-
pendicitis. He seemed to be improv-
ing until Sunday when he commenced
to grow worse His relatives were no.
titled Of his sickness and his mother
came to Ames and was with him when
the end came. He was in his sophomore
year and was taking the agricultural
course. A short funeral service was
held at the college chapel this after
noon at o'clock and the body was
shipped to Marathon for burial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
STORM in MEXICO
Aevices From Mazatlar. Mexico, Say
Sixteen People Were Killed in That
city-shippins Badly Damaged.

Austin. Tex. Oct. eo.-Advices re-
ceived here from Mazatlan. Mexico,
state terrific storm visited the city
few days ago, causing considerable loss
OF life. In the city sixteen people were
killed and number injured. The ships
in the harbor suffered much damage.
The Danish schooner Clara was
wrecked. with he captain and fourteen
sailors drowned l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
cHATwoRTH, ILL., BANK FAILS.
Belief That Dspositors Of Brown Z Co.
Will Lose Half Their Savings.

Pontiac, Ill. Oct. 20.-The private
bank OF j. E. Brown & Co. at Chats
worth has closed its doors, and yester
day Mr.. Brown made a forma'
assignment Of all his property for the
benefit Of his creditors. to Stepher
Herr OF Charlotte. The failure came
a surprise, especially to the deposition
as Mr. Brown was considered well
do. The assets are $2s, 1914 and Iii
bilities $33,177.07. The assets inclui
many notes and accounts which a
considered almost worthless. and 1t
thought the creditors will not recei
over so cents on the dollar. Mr. Bro
has been in the banking business
chatsworth for about twenty yea
For the last five or six years his heal
has been failing. and he could not gi
the business as much attention as w
necessary in the brisk competition
had. His personal expenses were al.
heavy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
STEAMER WRECKED.
Fourteen Passengers and Crew Of
Thirty -one Lost.


San Francisco. Oct. 20.-The marine
exchange reports the steamer South
Portland. bound from Astoria to san
Francisco, has been wrecked at Bardon.
on the Oregon coast. T7nirty-one pas
sengers and the crew are missing Tha
CAPTAIN and six others succeeded IL
reaching shore. The steamer carried
about eighteen passengers. The South
Portland was an irregular steamer
formerly known as the Caroline Muller.
She was owned by w. A. Scam1nell. of
San Francisco. and sailed from Astoria
on Oct. is with few passengers and a
cargo of grain.
telegram just received says the
South Portland struck on a reef at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon during u
dense fog. The captain. one sailor, q
cook and four passengers reached shore
and are now at Port Oxford. 1t is
thought others on board, comprising
fourteen passengers and twenty-five OF
the crew. have been lost.
Following is a list of the passengers
on the steamer SoIs.s Portland:
Cabin:
w. H. Weber.
j. Watson.
S. Baker
j. S. Laisey.
Mrs W. f. Tyrrell.
Steerage
Al Bailey.
G. Hallenbeck.
l.. Mckay.
+. Moringe.
Paul Reinmuth.
j. C. Wright.
OGicers-Captains B. Mcintyre
First Officer Bruce, Second Officer Ra-
ven.
The crew numbered twenty.
Marshfeld, Ore, Oct. ga South
Portland life raft has been sighted off
Mckenzie place at Cape Blencoe and
a tug has been sent to the rescue.
The beach at this point is abrupt and
landing can not be effected without
great difficulty. People could readily be,
discerned on the raft.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
iowa w. C. U. in Session.

Sioux City, Oct. 2O.-The opening
session Of the annual convention of the
w. G. T. U. of Iowa, was held at the
First Methodist church last evening
Mrs. Marion Dunham, Burlington, state
president, presided. The first business
session will be held this morning. The
Child labor problem Is one of the most
important questions to be considered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
PAGE ONE.


tonight.
PAGE ONE.
Teiegraphic News.
Alaskan Decision Is Explained.
Canada Almost in Open Revolt.
Wreck of Portland Steamer.
Yukon Steamers Caught in Ice.
Extra Session at Baltimore Quiet
Classification of Schools.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News il Brief:
Birdsall in Hardin County.
Iowa Registration Laws.
Iron Deposits Discovered.
Clinton's Burglary Case.
w. C. T. U. After Reed Smoot.
The Bremer-Butler Situation.
Linn Leaders at Outs.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
What Is Asset Currency?
Courts and Faith Doctors.
Reaches Farther Than Wall Street
Topics and Iowa Ouinions
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
The Chute Fire Escape.
Bank Cashier Escapes.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
A. A. Moore New Board Member.
Congregationalists Meet at Green
Mountain.
Marson is Making Chairs
Brilliant Pre- -Nuptial Affairs
Mrs. Miller VIII Resign.
Big Pension Payment.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
iowa and Commercial:
Board of Trade Quotations.
Review of the Markets
Iowa Climatology.
Bank Withstands Run.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
FINDS HUNTER GUILTY
Judge Given Fines the Notorious Hun.
ter and Others Guilty Of Contempt
Fines are Assessed Against Each.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Oct 2o-Judge Given
this afternoon pronounced Judgment of
contempt against e. H. Hunter and
others. Hunter, White and Wells were
fined $50 each and Brady and Marvin
$25 each.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
DILLON -DELMAR RACE.
Perfect Weather and Fast Track fol
the Great Race Today.

Memphis. Tenn. Oct. 20.-Perfect
weather and fast track are the con-
tfitions for the race this afternoon pe
tween Lou Dillon and Major Delmar,
both having mark OF 2 minutes, fol
the Memphis gold cup. The trotter,,
will be driven by their owners. c. X.
G. Billings and E. +. Smathers. The
betting is five to three IN favor of the
Billings mare
Memphis. Oct 2o.--Lou Dillon won
the first and second races by twelve
lengths. Time. 2.05.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
ropAYs COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions Handed Down by the Su
nre,,,e Court of Iowa.


Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, oct. 2o.--The foiio"ihs ;
decisions were handed down by the su-
prene court today
Beicsler VS.. Guenther, appellant.
Blaokhawk district Affirmed.
In the real estate of Hullet VS. Killer
appellant. Montgomery district Al
firmed.
Goldstein. appellant, vs.. Morgan
Pottawattamie district Affirmed.
McElhone VS.. Wilkinson, appellant.
Jasner district. Affirmed.
Stearns Paint Manufacturing Com
pany VS.. Comstock & McQuistion. APP
pellan:s. Linn district. Modified and
affirme5.
Newfsl,, appellant, vs.. Topper. Polk
district Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
ALMOST IN REVOLT
Alaskan Award May Estranae England
and the Dominion of Canada

London, Oct. 20.-In consequence Of
the attitude maintained by the Cana
dian commissioners Lord Chief Justice
Alverstone decided this morning not to
hold the proposed public meeting of the
Alaskan boundary commission. but to
hand its decision to Foster and Sifton.
respectively agents Of the American
Canadian governments.
The engrossed copy was signed at
2: 10 p. m. The Canadians declined to
sign the award. The award relating
to the Portland canal gives the United
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
WILL SUE FOR s5oo,ooo.
Government Seeks to Recover that Sun,
From Captain Carter.

From Captain Carter.
Chicago, Oct 20.--Chicago attorneys
Captain Oberin NJ. Carter.
the convicted army officer, received in
formation yesterday that the United
States was prepared TO prosecute its
suit to secure possession of over $500
600 in securities now held by Carriers s
receiver which the government con-
tends We're purchased with proceeds
from the alleged Greene-Gaynor con-
spracy to defraud the government. The
suit will be tried before Judge kohsaat
of the federal court in Chicago as
soon as the attorneys can get the mat
ter ready. not later than the first of
next year
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
BANDIT ouTwlTs THE POLICE
Demand for Ransom Is Granted, But
Thug Fails to Appear.

Omaha. Neo.. Oct. 20.-A startling
demand for $500 in gold was made by
letter on Fred Metz. head of the Metz
Brewing Company, Friday, with the al
tentative that in the event of non-
compliance TIE brewery would be de-
strowed by dynamite.
Acting on advice of The police. the
terms were complied With and arrange
ments made made to capture the con-
spirators when they appeared to get tha
money.
No one tried to secure the money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
BANK HOLDS OUT.
Raid on Bank at Pittsburs caus
Some ApprohensooN,


Some Apprshsnson.
Pittsburg, Oct. 20.-Ths Federal Ma
tional Bank on whose stock Z rail-
was made in the local stock exchang'
Yesterday has not, according to th
statement of President LAngAxt suf
fered any material hurt
A run on that institnkion has re-
suited ana the prompt sction OF the
local financial banks n onex1ng any
assistance that might b neooo has
served apparently to allay dl1t-
LAngftt admitted his buG4 1eld
$4,000 in notes Of H. 1e1 1aOe
Company, whieh went into 1hoonnds OF
receivers latliy but saidt
"Ths banks epndetn0 = and
the losses WIN tn tp ~ 49, Its
capital stosk n sssscvs 49,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
DYNAMITE ON TRICK
An Attempt Was Made Sunday to Blow
Up Northern Pacific Train Near Hell
Gate Canyon.

Missoula, Mont Oct 20.-It has de-
veloped that two sticks of dynamite
were found by section men near the
mouth of He'll Gate Canyon on the
Northern Pacific tracks, east of this
city Sunday. just before the passage
of the passenger train. Armed guards
are now patrolling the canyon a dis
tance of nearly ten miles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
Episcopal Bishops Meet.

washington, Oct 2o.-The American
conference of Protestant Episcopal
bishops opened here today with an
open service, after which the bishops
went into executive session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
BANK BUILDING WRECKED.
Robbers Blow Up Building and Safe
But Get Nothinn

Lincoln. Neb., Oct 20.--Robbers blew
open the bank at Pleasantdaie, Neb.,
near here early today, completely
wreoking the building and shattering
the vault. The robbers were evidently
frightened away before they could
search the ruins. The bank contained
thirty thousand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
Italv,s Cabinet Resians.

London, Oct 2o.A dispatch from
Rome says Premier Zanardelli tele
graphad King Victor Emmanuel today
the resignation Of the entire cabinet
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
will Resume Dusinsss.

Baltimore, Oct. 20.-The Union Trust
Company officials announced today that
t..ey would resume business probably
toInOrroN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
BANDS ARE DISCHARGED.
Regiment Bands Which Refused to
Parade Out of Service.

Chicago Oct. 20.-Adjutant General
Scott today issued orders honorably
Giseharsing from the service of the
Illinois National Guard all members of
the First and Eighth infantry bands
The discharge grew out of the centen-
Mai parade labor troubles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
Whitaker WRIGHT Indicted.

London, oct 20 The grand jury to-
lay brought in a true bill against
Whitaker Wright. the company pro-
1noter
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
RSo.,ve, Appe -

wllmingtoa, Bal. osA paoaa =.
Hughes was today Ap1dee4 Uoooeor
for the international 2Aa& ~ u1
COMPANY Of Ame8Aaa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
PARKS INDICTED AGAIN.
Walking Delegate is Now Accused of
PeriurX

New York. Oct. 2o--Another in
dlctment was returned today against
Sam Parks. walking delegate. This
time Parks was indicted for perjury. ii
being alleged shat he committed the
crime during his own trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Oct. 21, $40; sets, 500.
Iowa and Illinois-Fair tonight and
Wednesday. Moderate temperature.
South Dakota-Fair tonight anG
Wednesday,; cooler in the extreme west
tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-20

THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
JOHN HAY, secretary of state.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
The Fourth in Phillips County.

Two towns only, Of the dozen in
the county, Prairie View and Wood
ruff, prepared for genuine old time
fourth of July celebrations, but
neighborhood picnics were numerous
and all report pleasant occasions.
Prairie View probably had a larger
crowd than any other point of interest
in the county. Prof Baker, Rev. Dy-
kema, and Rev. Rogers all made ad-
dresses. Splendid music was furnish
ed by the yonng ladies band of this
city. All kinds of amusementS uSu-
ally found at fourth Of July celebra-
tions were furnished including a good
display Of fireworks in the evening,
D." Woodruff reports most pleasant
celebration, good addresses, recita-
tions, music and all kinds of amuSe-
ments being provided. Judge +. b.
Beall was the orator Of the day and
has been quite highly commended.
Races of various kinds were pulled off
and ball game between sides picked
for the occasion. The best of feeling
prevailed throughout every feature Of
the days entertainment. A fine dis
play of fireworks was given in the
evening.
The country picnic at Matteson's
grove in Crystal was well attended
and splendid program carried out.
Rev. Grant Mann of Agra was the or
ator of theday, and the Agra band,
one of the best in western Kansas,
furnished the music. The ball game
In the afternoon between the Handy
nine and picked team from the Ced-
ar boys old players resulted in a vic
tory for the latter. The crowd was
orderly and those attending were well
pleased with the day.
Besides the above, picnlcS were
held at A. w. JohnSon'S in Freedom,
at Mr.. Hawley's in Glenwood, and Mr..
Coolers in Sumner. These too were
inviting places to attend and doubt
less provided good entertainment for
visiting friends. Other picnics If any
have not been reported,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
Obituary.

Louamy Bert was born February, "a
1882, near indianapolis Indiana. She
was married to VIM Mcllvain in 1S49,
and moved with her husband to De-
cater, Co., Iowa in 1851 thence to
PhillipSburg in September 1873. She
was charter member of the Method.
list church in Phillipsburg having
been Methodist from her childhood.
She died at her home In Phillips
burg, July 4th, 1908 aged II years 4
months and 10 days. She leaves four
sons to mourn her loss, j. n, @. @.
and W. n. McIlyain Of this city and
G. w. McIlvain Of Hamburg Iowa.
The funeral was held in the Meth
odlSt church, Of which she was a con.
sistent member, Monday afternoon
July 9Th. The sermon was preached
from Rev. IA, ID by her pastor Rev.
G. II. Woodward.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09

A county superintendent in a neigh
boring county asked every teacher at
the institute who took the local or
county paper to hold up his or her
hand, and out Of 100 only six respond
ed. The superintendent expressed
great surprise and said: "You don't
sper 81 year with these papers,
yet you expect them to print free of
charge notice Of all Institutes, insert
long programs, thus advertising and
assisting you to climb the ladder to
better places and better salaries with
out a cents expense in return.-Ex."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09

from rapid melting with the warm
spring sun, and consequent rapid run
off of rain and melted snow, filling
reservoirs with sediment, carrying
away storage dams, and causing the
streams to dwindle to nothing in the
late summer, when water is most
needed.
A single illustration will show this.
One of the accompanying views shows
a steep mountain-Slope in the San Ca
briel Forest Reserve of southern Cali
fornia. When the first settlers came
these slopes were we'll forested, there
was an abundance of water, and agri-
culture developed rapidly. This is
the famous orange district around
RedlandS and Riverside, where orange
orchards are worth as much as two
Thousand dollars an acre. Soon after,
settlement fires started the denuda-
tion of the San Gabriel and San Ber-
nardino mountains, sweeping them
repeatedly. Then streams began to
fail in the late summer, and flowing
artesian wells made up the deficit;
more fires and the wells had to be
pumped. Later, lateral tunnels were
dug to develop every drop of seepage
water, and now the supply is barely
holding out. Lands adjoining the i'm
menSely valuable orange groves have
the same fertile quality, but are worth
less through lack Of water. In short,
the development of what is probably
the richest agricultural spot of the
country has been effectively arrested
by forest fires, and it will remain at
StandStill until the replanted forests
are developed Forest Fires
In the United States" by H. NJ. SUIT
ter, in the American Monthly Review
of Reviews for July.