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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
As 70 ASSESSMENTS
Democratic Assertions Refuted
ny the Facts and Figures
on Record
RAILROADS AND REAL ESTATE
increased Taxation Of the Former in a
Period of Years Has Been Creator
Than the Lattcr-Figures Under the
Boies Administration-As to New
Mileage.
special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. 15.--The democratic
state committee is giving wide circula-
ton to the alleged facts which support
their claim that the republican state
administration has been grossly dere-
lict in It's process of assessing the prop
erty of the railroad corporations. The
contention of the whole opposition to
the republican state administration has
been that by reason of the work of the
state assessing board the railroad cor
porations have been relieved of a part
of the burden Of taxation. In one mat
ter there has been much of manifest
misunderstanding There has been no
agreement as to the proportion of the
railroad assessment the past two years
that has been due to new mileage. The
writer has taken the trouble to make a
careful computation from the official
records and presents here some facts
which may have bearing on the con-
troversy. The total assessment of rail-
road property this year amounted to
S56.54l.513 as it was finally figured out
in the certificates to counties. Between
1901 and 1903 there were many minor
changes in mileage, due generally to
shortening lines or new surveys. The
following table shows the assessment
on account of the added mileage in this
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
FARMER FATALLY HURT.
Fred Turner, of Arlington, Terribly In.
jured in Runaway.

Special to Times-R publican.
Arlington, Oct 14.-Mr. Fred Turner
met with a terrible accident last Mon
day and one that came very near prov
ing fatal He came ito Arlington with a
four horse team and got load OF ium-
Der and arrived home about six O'CLOCK.
His wife saw him coming and out
to open the gate. The horses > ame
frightened. apparently at Mrs. 9 rner.
and the lead team swung q ound,
throwing Mr. Turner off til 8 fagon
and the horses stepped on head.
The team ran twice around barn
yard and out the gate and : und a
two mile square and back in ie yard
again and stopped. A box on the
load remained intact wi = he ex-
ception OF breaking two . CHM
neys The load of lumber :. 8 all on
the wagon except one bunch of shin
giles. Mr.. Turner was carried into the
house for dead DR.. Aver was sent
for but had no outfit with him suitable
for so serious and accident. He tele-
phoned to Dr. Bower to go to his Of
flee and bring out the necessary instru-
ments. His head was put In tenn
porary cast and the next morning the
doctor. assisted by Drs. McLain and
Bower. drilled holes thra the jaw bone
and wired 1t together and fixed him up
in GOOD shape His cheek bone was
crushed in, the lower Jaw bone was
broken. and he was badly bruised and
mashed about his head. DR.. Aver says
he is doing as we'll as could possibly be
expected and he has great hopes OF
his recovery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
LYNcHED HIM BY MISTAKE.
Florida Mob in Trying to Extort In
formation Hanos a Man.

Florida Mob in Trying to Extort In
formation Hangs a Man.
Starke, Fla, Oct. ia young white
man. Samuel Williams, was lynched at
Lawtey, a small place near here. Fri
day night by an angry mob that was
searching for Alta Williams. an older
brother, who is accused OF maltreating
a girl of IA and another of 6.
Alta was arrested some weeks ago.
charged with breaking into a store.
and was released on bail. Later the
other accusations were made, and
scores of armed men were out hunting
for him with the openly avowed inten-
tion of lynching him. A posse of %
men, headed by the sheriff, searched
long. but could not find him.
His younger brother Samuel was
found. it is said. and the mob sought
to learn from him his brothers where
abouts. This Samuel refused to tell.
He was then strung up time and
again, being let down at short inter-
walls be asked If he would give
the Desired information. But the
posse members were too eager. and
the last time they lowered him he
was dead
The mob dispersed. but 1t is reported
Is again after Alta. The iynehing OF
the wrong man has created great
sensation, and many persons are de-
nounoing the mobs violence in UNI
measured terms. and threatening legal
punishment. 1t is hard to get the exact
details. as all interested are keeping
quiet as to the actual facts. More
trouble is feared.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
PosToFFIcE ROBBERY.
Ohio Town Attacked by Robbers :
Street Fiaht Follows.

Lima. o., Oct. 15.--A running fight
between residents OF the town and
burglars following the robbery OF the
ncstoffice, occurred at Columbus Grove
early yesterday. So far as could be
learned 70 one was injured.
For several days suspicious have
been aroused by the presence of
strangers in the town and extra
guards have been placed around bank
and other places which might be at
tackled. The postoffice was uapro-
tected.
About o'clock in the morning a
terrific explosion aroused the citizens
who, seeing the robbers escape from
the postoffice. fired at them, many
shots being exchanged.
All of the surrounding town have
been notified to keep lookout for the
thieves.
The amount taken was not large.
The robbers numbered eight and in the
shooting it is thought one of them was
wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
BAD BOYS THESE.
Raymond and James Wilkins Charged
With Defacing Buildings.

Special to Times Republican.
Milford, Oct. 15.-Last Saturday a
couple Of boys named Raymond and
James Wilkins, Of Des Moines, were
brought to town from Lakeville town
ship, and taken before Justice Herb
ster on the charge of defacing public
buildings. They with cousin. Frank
Mcdonald. of Lakeville township, broke
into a school house and broke windows,
tore maps and damaged things in gen.
eral. They plead guilty to the charge
and were sent to Emmetsburg this
morning to be interviewed by the judge.
While the boys were in custody here
they got away from Constable George
who had them in charge, and stole
la little savings bank. containing some
81. an skipped. They We're captured
three miles west Of town and brought
back. Their mother came up from Des
Moines yesterday and accompanied the
boys to Emmetsburg. Their father
they say, Is linotype operator on a
Des Moines paper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
KILLS HIS WlFE AND HIMSELF.
Oshkosh Man Also Wounds Bystander
Who lnterfered at Menasha, Wis.

Menasha. Wis, Oct. l4.-Frederick
Crawford of Oshkosh shot his wife dead
ION the street yesterday seriously
wounded l.. j. Jourdain, an insurance
man, who interfered. and then killed
himself
Crawford and his wife lived in Osh-
l.osh until a little over a year ago,
when they separated, Mrs. Crawford
coming to Menasha. Cra awford asked
for reconciliation and It was arranged
they should meet in the presence of a
policeman. as Mrs. Crawford was
afraid of him.
Yesterday Crawford arrived to keep
the appointment. but instead of going
TO the place named waited for his wife
to pass near the public library. AS she
passed the building he fired at point
blank range. The woman sank to the
ground and died almost instantly. Mr..
Jourdain asked what the trouble was
and received shot in the left side.
Crawford then stepped around the
building and blew out his brains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
Shor. Tslearams.

Anna, Ill-Dan Pitts. While drunk
cut his wife's throat killing her. His
step-son then killed him.
Hagerstown, Md.-Ten monuments
erected on Antietam battlefield by the
state OF Ohio, We're dedicated yesterday
Philadelphia The missionary con-
vention of the Methodist vhurch open
ed Tuesday with many distinguishe
men present.
Chicago-Walter II. Field of Port
land, Me-, died on Santa Fe passenger
train while on his way home from New
Mexico
Manila The Philippine commission
has notified the Chinese government
that an export duty of per cent has
been imposed on caribao.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
Jury In the Noted South Caro-
lima Murder Case Returns
Verdict Today
FINDS TILLMAN NOT GUILTY
Demonstration Follows the Announce.
ment of the Verdict and Friends of
Murdered Editor Gonzales-other
General News.

Lexington, S. c., Oct. 15.-The jury
in the trial of James H. Tillman, on
the charge of killing Editor Gonzales,
returned a verdict of not guilty at 1880
this morning. A demonstration fol-
lowed the announcement of the ver-
dict, friends of the defendant giving
vent to their feelings in shouts. After
defendant was discharged from GUS
tody he shook hands with the judge,
and jury. and left the court roor1, ac-
companied by his friends and counsel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
OUR TRADE WITH CHINA.
Recent Completion Of Trade Treat,
Lends Interest to Figures.
Snecial to imeS-Republican.

=
Washington, Oct. 15.-The recent
completion of new treaty of COM
merce between the United States and
China lends interest to some figures
presented by the department of COM
merce and labor, thru its bureau OF
statistics, regarding trade OF the Uni-
ted States with that country. These
figures show very rapid growth In
the exports from the United States
to China, and also rapid growth in the
percentage which merchandise from
the United States formed of the goods
imported into that country.
In 1876 merchandise imported into
China from the United States amount
ed to 100000 Haik-wan taels in val
ue out of a total Importation of 50, $685.
900 Haikwan taels. In 1885 the value
of imports from the United States was
1916 900 Haikwan taels, out Of total
importation of S9,A07.000 Haikwan
taels. In 1895 merchandise from the
United States amounted to $685. 900
Haikwan taels. out Of total inn
portation Of 179.947,00O Hatkwan taels
in value. In 1900 the merchandise from
the United States to China amounted
to 16,724.000 Haikwan taels, out Of a
total of 211,O70.0O0 Haikwan taels in
value, and in 1902. 30,138.713 Haikwan
taels in value from the United States
out Of total importation of 310,363,-
sos Haikwan taels. Thus. in 1875. the
share from the United States was less
than per cent OF the total imports
into China and In 1902 practically 10
per cent of the total imports. The
above figures are from the official re-
ports of the Chinese government.
Taking our own figures OF commerce
with China, the growth In exports to
that country has been from $1.101. 1888
in 1880 to $2.946,209 in 1890. $15,2o9,167
in 1900, and $1S,6o3.369 in 1908 The
figures prior to 1880 can not be given
in satisfactory form, because prior to
that time gold and silver were included
in the statement Of exports to China.
and as the shipments Of silver to China
were frequently large. the figures if
quoted would be misleading. SO far as
relates to commerce in merchandise.
In 1902 the United States occupied
fourth place in the list of countries
from which China drew Its imports.
The total from the United States in
that year was, as already indicated,
30,13S.713 Haikwan taels; from Great
Britain, 57,624,61O Haikwan taels; India,
33,037,439 Haikwan taels. and from
Japan, 35,342,2S3 Hailkwan taels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
TO GUARD AGAINST FLOODS.
Government Will be Asked to Aid Kan
sas and Missouri

Kansas City Oct. 15.--At a meeting
of the commission appointed by the
river Improvement congress % secure
aid of the congress of the United
States in preventing future oyerflows
of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, it
was decided to apply to the secretary
of war for the appointment OF a board
of engineers to examine into he exist
ing conditions here and TO prepare 81
plan to prevent floods IN the future
The appeal to the secretary Of war is
to be placed in the hands of the Unit
ed States senators and congressman
from Kansas and Missouri.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
PLACES HIS HEAD ON TRACK.
Sensational Methods Adopted by Black
smith to Kill Himself

Kansas City. Oct 5.--W. A. Atwood,
|aged so, blacksmith from Everest,
Kas., committed suicide here yester-
day in a sensational manner. He leaped
from the Fifth street viaduct to the
railway yards, fifty feet below. Altho
badly injured, he was able to walk
away unassisted. and before any one
could reach him he knelt beside pass
ing freight train and placed his head
under the wheels. He was decapitated.
He was despondent over domestic
tro,lbleS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
TAFT WILL "lNTERvENE."
Will inform Union COMMITTEES Regard
ino Conditions in PRINTING Office.

Manila, Oct. Governor Taft has
wired the department that h viii in
tervene with the Typographical union
committee appointed to investigate the
charge that George Tracy was dis
charged from the foremanship OF the
insular printing bureau for promoting
the formation of union.
He reported that the evidence sub
mitted showed that the action of the
public printer was due TO the failure
of Tracy to fulfill the obligation as as
sumad at the time of his appointment
and also his neglect of the duty involv-
ed by the obligation mentioned, to
teach the Filipinos the printing trade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
Rtrenehment on Vanderbilt Lines.

Albany. n. y, Oct. 14.-Notice was
served on 800 employees of the shops of
New York Central and idson Riv-
III railroad al West Albany that their
services would no longer be required.
The lay-off was unexpected, and car
ries out an order received from the
headquarters of the construction
branch OF the company that fifteen per
cent of the force at the shops be dis
charged The local officials OF the
company assigned no definite reasons
for the large lay-off, referring all who
make inquiries to the general office in
New York. 1t Is stated, however, that
the lay-off will be general among the
employees in the construction Depart
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
ToDAY's COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions Handed Down by the Su.
preme Court Of Iowa.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Oct. 15-The following
decisions were handed down by the
supreme court today:
Baird, appellant VS.. Connell. Sioux
district. Affirmed.
Bay VS.. Monroe county. appellant.
Appanoose district. Affirmed.
Hoskins VS.. Iowa Land Co., appellant.
Woodbury. district. Affirmed
Hyatt VS.. Hamilton county, appellant
Hamilton district. Affirmed
Iowa Land Co., appellant VS.. Hunter.
Woodbur district. Affirmed
Cahnnell VS.. Aldinger, appellant.
Keokuk district. Affirmed.
Marion Water Co.. appellant VS. City
OF Marion Linn district. Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
SAY HE is SHORT.
Forest, of Duluth, Cannot be Found t,
Make an Explanation.

Duluth. Mimi, Oct. 135-Louis L.
Forest, prominent French Canadian
real estate and Insurance man, has
disappeared and. it is alleged, has APP
propriated nearly $1,000 while treasurer
of Court of Commerce, United Order Of
Foresters, and $4,000 trust funds of
the estate of Bruno Grayelle, he being
the guardian of the children.
He has been specializing in stocks.
The Foresters are protected In part
by bond. for $500, with the Employ
ers Liability Assurance Company, of
Toronto. and the surety company has
been notified OF the alleged defalcation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
FUNERAL OF r. 3. cARowAY.
Friends Of Decedent in tho Depart
ncnts Acted as Pail Bearers,

Washington. Oct. 15.-The remains OF
Richard B. Caroway. of Bloomfield,
which We're found yesterday in the
outskirts of the District of Columbia,
We're inferred in Glenwood cemetery
yesterday afternoon. The final services
We're conducted at the chaTel of an
undertaking establishment by Rev.
Braatz of Central Union mission. The
pail bearers We're friends of deceased
in the department of justice and the
agricultural department. Several fine
floral offerings We're sent. 1t was ex-
pected yesterday the remains would
be shipped to Iowa, but after an ex-
change of kilograms with relatives in
Bloomfield it was decided to bury the
remains here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15

Jacobs. if she would return with him.
She declined. whereupon the deal was
closed, the two men signing an agree
ment by which Deustes promises not to
prosecute Jacobs nor to contest pro-
ceedings which Mrs. Deustes will COM
.oence
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE.
Russia Prepared for War With Japan
Should Occasion Occur.

Paris, Oct. 15.-Official dispatches
from ST. Petersberg say that the Rus
sian ministers Of war and the marine
have made announcements that whit
not wishing to make. any move likely
to preeipitate hostilities in the far east.
yet botn departments cf the govern
ment wish to have 1t known that they
are comparatively prepared to meet
any eventuality.
Official advices from Japan and
China show that the negotiations be-
tween the Russian minister to Japan
and the Japanese foreign minister still
continue, but the status is not disclos-
od
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15

the appropriations necessary for carry
| ing on the work of the commission dur
ing the next fiscal year.
Indian Commissioner Jones has fol-
lowed the precedent he set for hiill-
self last year in refusing to prepare
any estimates for expenditures TO lie
made by the commission on the
ground that he was not familiar with
that work ard did not know enough
about the duties of the co ommission 10
arrive at any intelligent conclusion
as TO the cost of that particular ser
vice
In connection with Bixby's coming
TO Washington the story has been re-
vived that Secretary Hitchcock will
recommend the adjustment of the
Dawes commission. 1t is said he
will also urge the selection OF one
man not now connected tn the ser
vice to do the work now being done by
the commission he to be held respon-
sible for everything connected with
the administration of acts relating to
the five civilized tribes, and leases,
allotments, etc. This proposition was
broached last spring by Senator Platt
of Connecticut, a member of the SEN
ate committees on Indian affairs, but
was abandoned temporarily owing to
a press of other work. and the inabil-
ity to select man for the place ON
whom everybody interested could
agree.
1t was agreed by all concerned that
if such mar, as Land Commissioners
Richards, who conducted the town.
site sale on the Kiowa and Comanche
reservation two years ago, could be
secured, it would be good selection.
Even If Secretary Hitchcock does not
recommend the abolishnent of the
commission the subject Will be dis.
cussed in congress and by republicans
who are dissatisfied with conditions
in the territory under the present law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
PLATT SECRETLY WE'D
Announcement Made Today That He
Was Married to Mrs. Janeway at the
Holland House in New York Last
Monday.

New York. oct. 1o-Announcement
was made today that the marriage Of
Senator Thomas c. Platt to Mrs. Lii
Ian T. Janeway took place at the Hol-
land House Sunday last. Rev. DIR. Bur
rell performed the ceremony in the
presence of the immediate members of
Platts and Mrs. Janeway's families.
The senator said today he chose pri-
vate ceremony to avoid the crush aud
annoyance of public wedding.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
WILL SUPPORT TAMM ANY.
Greater New York Democrats With
draw From Fusion.

New York, Oct. 15.-The Greater
New York democrats of Staten Island
have decided to- withdraw from the
support of the fusion ticket and en-
dorse the regular democratic nominees.
The organization opposed 1ammany
two years ago. and its members work
cd and voted for the fusion candidates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
lent of all the roads of the Vanderbilt

ment of all the roads of the Vanderbilt
The locomotive and ear construction
departments are equally affected. and
the discharged mon include machinists.
car builders. carpenters, painters,
plumbers. steam filters and laborers
1t is believed that the movement is
along the line of economy which is
made possible by the large amount and
good condition of the rolling stock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
powieites at NIAGARA.

Niagara, Falls, Oct. 15.-A delegation
of Dowie's Restoration" host num-
bering fifteen hundred persons has ar
rived here.
The entire body of people was
grouped in Prospect park and photo
graphed. The Zionites leave this af-
ternoon for New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
PASSED UNDER PROTEST.

Resolution Commencing Gen. Miles
Carried by Veterans.
Gettysburg. Pa, Oct. 16.-At the
meeting Of the Medal Of Honor United
States army convention here yester-
day Gen. ID. E. Sickles, Of New York.
presiding, a resolution commanding
Maj. Gen. Miles as brave soldier was
passed on an appeal from decision
of the chair that it did not belong to the
affairs OF the association.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
PLAN LARGEST HOTEL IN WORLD
Structure to Be Built for ST. Louis Fair
Will Have 2,3OO Rooms.

ST. Louis. Oct. 15.-The Cook Hotel
and Excursion Company. which plans
to erect near the worlds fair grounds
the largest hotel in the world, will ap-
ply for a permit in a few days. The
hotel is TO be called the Napoleon Boz
naparte. 1t is to be temporary struc-
ture. three stories IN height, and Will
be $500 feet long by 100 seet deep. The
plans are for 1900 rooms, to accommo-
date 5000 guests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
PRIVILEGES SUSPENDED.
New York Firm Disgraced on Stock
Exchange-Tranactions Investigat-

New York. Oct 15.-The firm of zim-
norman & Forshay was today suspend
ed from the stock exchange privileges.
The action was taken as the result of
an investigation of certain transactions
by the firm in the San Francisco street
railway bonds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
KILLED IN A DITCH.
One Man Meets Death in Trench at
Pittsburq.

Plttsburg.
Pittsburg. Pa, Oct. 15.-As result
of cave-in on the new Brillian; cut
off, yesterday. George Toubon. was
killed and Michael Tetroch Is In the
East End hospital suffering from bad
cuts on the h@ad and internal injuries.
A force of fixSeen men was putting
the finishing touches on deep exca-
walton. when an explosion occurred
and ton of earth poured into the ex-
cavation.
A large force of men was set to work
rescung the imprisoned men, Except
ing Toubon and Tetroch, all escaped
with slight injuries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15

ments were sent up they have not gone
up faster than real estate values in the
market, and while the average value of
farm lands for assessment purposes is
about S42 an acre the average value of
Iowa lands is much greater.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-15
CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES.
Over 1000 Employees of the New York
Central DISCHARGED.

New York. Oct. 1.-two thousand
five hundred employees of the New
York Central and allied systems We're
discharged yesterday. The officials OF
the road say that the dismissals are
due to the bad outlook for business the
coming year The ak falls heaviest in
The Ohio and Indiana shops. 1t is
stated that every railroad In the United
States will be compelled to follow the
rcentrals example.