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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
persedea by the treaty of Berlin. mas

perseded by the treaty of Berlin. mas
much as five-siNths If the population
of Macedonia are of Bulgarian race and
speech. they are the objects of the
warm sympathy of their neighbors,
the Bulgarians, who were, in all but
name. emancipated from Ottoman des-
potism, and the Maccdonians. in their
uprisings, receive secret help from
ty over which Prince Ferdinand reigns.
Mr.. Johnston tells, IN detail, the his
tory of the instructions which oc-
CURED in Macedonia last fall, and he
predicts that the insurgents will re-
sumo activity as soon as the SHOWS of
the winter melt. The cruelty practiced
by the Turks is unspeakable, as indi
Gated by such a revelation as this:
"The Turks are accused of making
raids in search of revolutionary propa-
ganda. and. in order to make convic-
ton the more certain, of bringing
circumstantial evidence with them, in
the shape of inhanmatory pamphlets
and speeches, which hey scatter thru
the houses of suspects. who are pres
emily tried and condemned to exile in
Asian dungeons on the strength of the
evidence thus found. The better class
of Bulgarians, merchants, priests ana
een1,oaI aonbare ara considered most
dangerous, as being best fitted to|
arouse and cherish national feeling;
and no expedients are spared to obtain
their conviction, on Turkish evidence,
before Turkish judges. On sueh
grounds Bachevaroff, a teacher in the
Adrianople gymnasium, was impris-
oned for three years, and then BAN
ished to Asia: in March last Anton,
teacher in Prilip, was arrested under
like conditions, and has since died i'll
prison: in April Mikhoff superintend-
ent of the Bulgarian schools in Veles,
was suspected of completely in the rev
olutionary movement, arrested, and
taken to USkub for trial. be was toi
tured. but confessed nothing-as was
only natural, seeing that he knew MOTH
ing of the proposed outbreaks. The au
thorities, deeming it inexpedient to llp-
crate him with the marks of torture on
his body, decided to make away with
him, and he was shot in prison The
matter was brought to light by the
efforts of the French consul, who had
evidently failed to 'accustom his nerves
to the amenities of Turkish rule"
Austria is preparing her army for
struggle, the officers of the Russian army
reserves have been ordered to hold
themselves in readiness to rejoin their
regiments in twenty -four hours. the
forces of the Turks are being mobiiized,
and general state of preparation for
war exists in various quarters OF hu-
rope
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
LIBRARIES FOR THE BLIND.

The constant and effective work be
ing done by the lowe Library Commits
sion is a growing monument to the
wisdom of the legislature that created
it. Before it came into existence there
was no systematic library work being
done by any state organization and
while the travelling libraries had beer
established. their use was littls known
Since the commission took hold of af-
fairs the reported circulation of these
state libraries for the year 1902 was
$4,000 volumes. Localities are assisted
and encouraged in their efforts to es-
tablsh public libraries of their own
and many success has been largely
due to the inspiration given by some
member of the commission.
A new feature Of the travelling library
work inaugurated by the commission
this winter, is the loaning of books for
the blind, printed in the New York
point letters. 1t has been found that
no collection of these books is accessi-
BILE in the state outside the Iowa Col
lege for the blind at Vinton, and 1t
seems fitting that the state should loan
books to this special class, inasmuch
as it has provided school where they
may acquire the ability to read. The
superintendent of the college ut Ninton
has, by his cooperation, made 1t pos
sible for the library commission to
make a beginning in this direction The
books will be sent free of transporta-
ton to any blind person in the state
of Iowa.
Making a library available for the
blind would seem like providing music
for the deaf but experiments followed
ont i'm the library OF congress have
proved very successful today one
of the wings of that magnificent marble
palace is set apart as reading room
for the blind and there every day can
been seen dozens of these unfortunales
reading their books far more intensely
than do those normal people to whom
the world is unfolded in all the beauties
of a visible picture. So touched WAS
the beautiful English Actress, Ellen
Terry. by the usefulness OF the sight
less faces gathered lnothlike about hef
in this part of the library, whiie she
smoke of her art that shs lhNiteu d
great number of them, to hear her as
Elialine in 1.-THE Amber Heart. Had
they seen her twenty times, and Win
the actual sight instead of the nina 5
eve. their realization of her charm
eonld not have been more keen. Ihey
hung upon every subtle intonatian, they
cried out excitedly many times, Shes
looking at us!" So rich was the treat
thus afforded that people OF normal
vision utterly fail to understand the
ioy of that moment. Likewise can the
library bring light into the darkness
of a blind persons life and the Iowa
library commission is to be praised for
embarking upon SO worthy and so
charitable mission.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

The amount of trouble and. inconven-
fence an operator or railroad agent will
put himself to to avoid answering ques-
tons about the trains would be laughable
not so confounded irritating. In little
town, the other day, where the agent
sat reading q paper, with the telegraph
key not two feet away, several OF US
wanted to know about that freight
Hadn't heard her reported out. Did
she leave --, the starting point on
time?' Didn't know Had she got
to ---- Gwo stations away YETI
Didn't know" Gould one make her
after she whistled; had he much work
for herr" Had some butter and eggs
to load and one car to SWITCH All
questions were answered ciyilly, only
that agent was bound not to know or
tell where that train was at that par
ticular time. Then came another man,
who went over the whole lot of ques-
lions again. And if this agent had only
said she was thirty minutes late out
of -" he would have saved him
self lots of trouble and language and
not had whole depot full of swearing
passengers
Carnegie's income is now so large he
can not use it up in giving away public
library buildings. The supply (of cashl
is greater than the demand (for public
library buildings). Here's an idea for
his consideration, and it is to be hoped
several marked copies of this paper will
be sent him. Let him add to his de-
partment of cash giving that of giving
away hotel buildings. The idea is this.
Commencing in Iowa, let him erect
hotels. Furnish them complete with
the most modern sanitary arrange
ments in the way of plumbing. Have
them fire proof. Have the furniture
and table arrangements neat but not
gaudy. Put the Carnegie crest of arms
on the silverware, and his monogram
on the table linen. Build such hotels
and furnish them complete and turn
over the key to a landlord, who will
give bonds to pay say one half of one
per cent on the investment, this same
to be exclusively used for the keeping
of repairs, and the wear and tear OF
furniture, etc. Regulate the size of the
hotel q. e. the Carnegie investmen) by
the number Ofinhabitants Marshalitown
has $4,000 population. Put up $780,
900 hotel in Marshalltown. Alexander
has 500 inhabitants, build and furnish
for Alexander a $4,000 hotel. Other de-
tails will be furnished on application to
the undersigned. This idea must strike
the reader favorably. These public.
libraries are all right. We need them.
They furnish mental feed. But our
bodies that contain the receptacles of
Mr.. Carnegie's present benevolence, are
the houses wherein our immortal souls
do dwell and if Mr.. Carnegie or some
other lphianthropist, would only make
one trip over our route, this scheme
would not appear so impracticable,
either in need or grand results.
Il ~ lzpa~14,/
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
TOPICS OF THE TIMES

A blizzard in the west is giving us
the shivers here.
There has been an increase in the
coal supply and slight drop in prices
in Chicago. Anthracite at retail is
quoted at $3.50 to SO delivered.
George B. Cortelyou, secretary of
President Roosevelt. will be promoted
TIC the position of cabinet officer and
will preside over the new department.
of commerce. He is admirably. fitted
for the work of organizing and system
atizing it.
About 900 partridges and seventeen
saddles of venison were confiscated on
Wednesday in st. Paul by Executive
Agent S. f. Fullerton, of the Minnesota
state game and fish commission. me
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

are now placed upon a basis that can
not be ignored. The unstable character
of the republic under Castro adds to the
uncertainty of the final outcome of this
debt collecting procedure. He is liable
to be overthrown by a revolutionary
party he has antagonized and new COM
plications may thus arise that will de-
fer the closing of this incident.
However Arbitrator Bowers success
in getting the powers together makes
the general outlook more hopeful, and
affairs in Venezuela may be rendered
more stable thru the cooperation and
vigilance of all concerned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
70 CURB THE CRUEL TURKS.

The rising war cloud in Europe as
the result Of the recent disturbances in
Macedonia render very timely Mr..
Charles Johnston's article in the Feb
ruary number of the North American
Review on "Macedonia's Struggle for
Liberty" Macedonia was one of the
provinces in the Balkan peninsula
which would have been practically
freed from Turkish rule. or misrule,
by the treaty of San Stefano. had that
instrument not been nullified and SUI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

seizure is the largest ever made in the
history of the Minnesota game and fish
commission, and the aggregate mini
mum fines will be about S9.S50 The
contraband game was found in back
room Of the residence of Mr.. Ertz, who
has been under suspit ION for some time.
The Venezuelan difficulty has
reached such a state of agreement UNI
der Bowen that the next thing in or
der will be to raise The blockade.
Mrs. Chester Coulter, president of the
Utah State Federation of Women's
Clubs who was lately elected to the
lower house of the state legislature, has
been made chairman Of the house judi
ciary committee and a member of the
committees on the industrial school and
on art and education, Mrs. Coulter is
a graduate of the Law School of Michi-
gan University, and is said to be an
able woman as we'll rs a charming one.
A curious will is TO be admitted to
probate in Alabama in short time.
With her grandson and daughter a
Mrs. Davis was attempting to cross
Shades creek in one horse wagon.
The stream was high and the horse
was drowned. The remainder of the
party drifted down stream on the wag-
on body. While in this precarious posi-
ton Mrs. Davis wrote her will on the
back of her daughter, Mrs. Dismukes.
and then died from excitement attend
ing the adventure The remainder of
the party were finally rescued. The
was written on Mrs. Dismuke's back.
now how the back will be filed, unless
the lady consents 20 remain on file
herself.
The One Thing.-Tourist-No trouble
here to get something to drink on
Sunday?
Colonel Kaintuck-None whatever,
sub.
Tourist-You people down here don't
believe in keeping anything dry, Ell?
Colonel Kaintuck- Nothing but our
powdah, suh
philadelphia Press.
While In Europe General Miles saw
n good many novel things. He attended
a cakewalk in Paris and Buffalo Bits
show in London. He felt very much
at home, of course.
Canada is reported to be arranging
pian of border defense: but the Globe
Democrat suggests that it needs a htgh
order of military genius to enable|
{. 900, 900 people to close all the doors
against 76,000,000.
The statement has been made IN
Washington that negotiations Tor the
Danish West Indies We're still open;
vet the Copenhagen correspondent Oh
the London Daily Telegraph learns
with regard to rumois OF renewed ne
gotiations for the sale OF the lslal'8s
that the Danish government considers
that the treaty was finally rejected by
the landsthing October. 1t matters
should be resumed new treaty must
be concluded, but no steps are peihs
taken in that direction.
one of the largest families In st,
onis-that of Arthur w. Becker-is
celebrating the birth OF napy
girl. This is the first time in lao years
that a girl has been born in the family.
rhe grandfather, j. Becker had five
bows, and his father, Jacob Becker fou.
male heirs. The father of Jacob Beck
ar had no sisters and no daughters, anG
none of his sons had any daughters.
The typhoid fever epidemic among
the Cornell College students at Ithaca,
n. Y, is very serious. Nineteen new
cases developed in one day early in the
week, making fifty-three students inl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
Better Than Gold.

II was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous de-
bility,' writes f. j. Green, OF Lancas-
ter, N H. NO remedy helped me un-
til began using Electric Bitters, which
did me more good than all the medi-
cines / ever used. They have also keI |.
my wife in excellent health Tor years.
She saws Electric Bitters are jlst splen
did for female troubles; that they are
q grand tonic and invigorator for weak.
ruE down women. No other medicin !,
can take its place in our family" Try
them. Only so cents. Satisfaction
guaranteed by George p Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is a great surprise on account of its
promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male or
female. Relieves retention of water al
most Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by Charles J. Lander, druggist, Mar
shalltn1Nn Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

The Dubuque Times believes "en-
dorsement of the Kansas City platform
this year would serve no purpose ex-
cept that of advising the country that
the Iowa democracy desires to retain
the leader who has twice led the party
TO defeat"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

one building ILL from the disease. 1t IS
estimated that forty persons have been
sent out of town because they have
manifested symptoms of typhoid. In
vestigation of the water supply con-
fip,ac
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
The Ames Times thinks about all
the trouble we may expect between this
and grass will be the troubles of the
candidates for the county Offices"


The change from prohibition in Yer
mont leads the Tama Free Press to
say: This does not mean that people
are abandoning temperance or that
they favor free liquor. 1t means that
in these states the people are of the
opinion that local option is the better
and more practical method of dealing
with the liquor question. and that law
can not enforce itself in any commune
ity where majority of the people are
opposed to it,
The Brooklyn Chronicle is of the
opinion that IF the protective system
is not revised by its friends it will be
revised by its enemies 1t is better to
stand right than to stand pat There
is no need of general revision of the
tariff, but certain obnoxious duties
ought to be repealed"
To the Decatur County Journal at
of the republican party of Iowa are
going to get together, and will be able
to sleep in the same room, If not the
same bed, by convention time Har-
mony will be the prevailing Iowa idea
by then"
The Monticello Express suggests this
query: Wonder if LATE Young isn'r
shying more rocks at George Roberts
than he is at the Iowa idea under
the pretense of fighting the latter
In regard to county politics the New
ton Record thinks the main trouble
is to get the people interested. The
politicians keep busy all the time"
Roosevelt and Cummins" is the
Odebolt Chronicles ticket for 1904.
When the mists shall have cleared
away remarks the Tama Herald, I'VE
believe 1t will be found that the line
of demarcation between Iowa republi
ears is more or less visionary and thai
on fundamental doctrines the party
in this state is as closely united this
year as at any period in the past"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

The crowned heads of every nation,
The rich men, poor men and misers
All join in paying tribute to
DeWltt's Little Early Risers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

The scratch Of a pin may cause the
loss of limb or even death when
blood poisoning results from the in
jury. All danger of this may be
avoided, however, by promptly apply
ing Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t is an
antiseptic and quick healing liniment
for cuts, bruises and burns. For sala
by all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
enc Hundred Dollars a Box.

Is the value H. A. Tisdale, Summerton.
S. c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: Il had the piles for
20 years. | tried many doctors and
medicines, but all failed except De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cure
me-" Relieves and permanently cures
piles, sores, cuts, bruises and all skin
diseases
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14
Nasal catarrh quickly yields to treat

ment by Ely's Cream Balm. which is
agreeably aromatic. 1t is received thru
the nostrils, cleanses and heals the
whole surface over which it diffuses
itself. A remedy for nasal catarrh
which is drying or exciting to the dis
eased membrane should not be used
Cream Balm is recognized as specific.
Price SO cents at druggists or by mail.
a cold in the head Immediately disap
pears when Cream Balm is used. Ely
Bros. Sc Warren street. New York.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

impossible. Out here in the country we
know whether a man is an inebriate or
not, and to put a legal stamp on our
common drunkards is easy and sure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

Roosevelt and cummins" is the
odeholt Chronicles ticket for 1904.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

In regard to county politics the New
ton Record thinks THE main trouble
is to get the people Interested. The
politicians keep busy all the time"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-14

The Venezuelan difficulty has
reached such a state of agreement un-
der Bowen that the next thing in or
der will be to raise he blockade.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-14
CONGRESSIONAL AGENTS ARRIVE.
Notable Capital Officials Securing
Quarters for Fair Dedication Period.

Notable Capital Omcials Securing
Quarters for Fair Dedication Period.
Colonel Henry Casson, Sergeant-at-arms
OF the House OF Representatives, and Colo
mel ID. NJ. Ransdell. Sergeant-at-arms OF
the United States Senate. arrived in st.
Louis yesterday and are stopping at the
Southern Hotel. The purpose of their visit
is TO make arrangements for the commit
tees from the Senate and House which will
attend the dedication ceremonies Of the
Worlds Fair on April 30.
These gentlemen are among the beet
known men in the United States. Every
visitor to the National Capital sees them,
and they exchange daily greetings with
members of both HOUSES of Congress. when
those bodies are in session.
Before departing they will have assur-
ances Of accommodation for members OF
the committees, and information as to eX-
actly what part they will take in the dedi-
cation exercises. 49,. 81,
Colonel Ransdell served through the Civil
War in General Harrison's command He Is
of striking appearance, which Is emphasized
by the absence of his right arm, which ne
lost in the service of his country. Colonel
Ransdell expressed doubts as to the ability
of St. Louis to accommodate all her visitors
at the dedication.
Tonight" he said. Il was obliged to
wait several hours before being able to Sc
cure a room. / am informed that all the
other large hotels are Just as crowded as
this one is. If this Is the case in ordinary
times. how are your Exposition crowds 60
ing to be handled?"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-14
CARIBBEAN SQUADRON
SENT TO HONDURAS
American Officials There Ask for
Protection in View of Grow
ing Rebellion.

Washington. March 13.-The Caribbean
Squadron. under command of Admiral
Coghlan, has been ordered to Honduras,
where the revolution is assuming serious
proportions to protect American interests.
Late this afternoon. Acting Secretary OF
the Navy Darling sent the following cable
instructions to Admiral Coghlan at San
Juan:
Proceed with squadron Olympia. Pan
Their. Marietta. Vixen land Brutus. collier).
protect American interests, Puerto Cortez
and Ceiba. Honduras. Communicate with
Minister Authorized to leave Vixen den-
der) under commandant at San Juan"
The Navy Department decided to send
Admiral Coghlan to Honduras on the, the
DRY that a flag officer present on the scene
would be in position to take such steps as
may be necessary for the protection of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-14
Committee From Board of Lady
Managers Will Cooperate
With All Departments.
TO RECEIVE AT DEDICATION.
During the Exposition the Board
Will Have Advisory Control of
Everything Pertaining to
WOman's Work.

The policy of the official relationship be.
tween the Board of Lady Managers and
the Exposition Company and National Com
mission as outlined at the several confer
ences this week, was ;tlnounced last night.
As direct result of these conferences
all future meetings of the Board of La 1y
Managers will be held IN ST. Louis. en-
abling the members not only to come into
closer touch with the Exposition work, but
to better understand local conditions
The board will be divided into subcommit-
tees to cooperate. in an advisory way, di-
rectly with the different departments of
the Exposition Company, in the arrange
ment and preparation of exhibits wherein
womans work will in any way compete.
When the Fair opens the board will have
advisory control Of everything that pertains
to woman's part in the Expositiont whether
social or otherwise. These matters will be
handled by rotating committees, certain
number of the board members having resi-
dences here throughout the Fair.
L. this way not only the balance of DOW
er but a participation of labor will be
equally distributed.
ARRANGEMENTS for the part the board will
pray In the ded1catory ceremonies were
made yesterday The board will give re-
ception to distinguished guests every even
Ing during the dedication week and other
proceed.
One of the two committees of the board
appointed at the last meeting in New York
conferred with the National Commission in
regard to specific work and drafted the line
Gu policy which has been already indicated
This committee included: Miss Liyinia n.
ggan OF Shreveport. La, chairman Mrs.
Helen Boice- Hunsicker of Philadelphia
MRS; Finis p. Ernest of Denver and Mrs
w e. Andrews of Hastings, Neb.
Mrs. James L. Blair, President of the
board. found it inconvenient to attend the
audience which was granted the COMMITTEES
on Wednesday. In addition to the commit
tee. Mrs . Daniel Manning Of Washington,
Portland, Ore, Mrs. John Hoicombe of
hartford, Conn, and Mrs. Jennie Buckwal-
ter OF Springfield, o.. were present.
Before leaving the city last night Miss
Esah. chairman of the committee, stated
felt particularly indebted to the National
enlargement ~ 90
Yesterday morning the committee had an
other conference with the commission. the
President, Mrs. Blair. also being present.
MIS- Blair held an informal reception with
the visiting members in the parIors of the
southern Hotel in the afternoon. at which
MI. James 1: Blair, General Counsel of the
Exposition COMPANY, preSant