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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31

published that every Q r may know
as much about coun' airs as every
other. 1t is a meas Of publicity in
public affairs rega as very good
here. =
The date fixed The next meeting
of the Iowa AZ ltion of Business
College Educat ps May 1916 next,
when the q alton which was
formed at Cel s2p;ds last year will
meet in Des Mofnes and complete the
organization that it may become q
strong factor in the business college
world in the west. II is also proposed
that delegates be received from adjoin-
ing states and an effort will be made
to form here at that time q trans
Mississippi organization of these busi-
ness colleges. The national association
met at Milwaukee last year and the
Iowa association was formed soon after,
and was the first west CT the Mississippi
river. AS the number Of business coll
leges have increased rapidly associa-
t;ons are being formed in several west
ern states. A movement was started
today to secure an address here at the
time of the state meeting from ex-
Comptroller Eckels. OF Illinois.
State Labor Commissioner e. A.
Brigham and his assistant. A. E. Holder.
have just compiled the first complete and
accurate list of the business men and
firms Of Iowa employing five or more
employees each. with e statement of the
character of business done. Old lists
were used basis and original inves-
t;gations made in every town of the
state to secure this list. 1t contains
$500 names. To each one of these
firms there is being sent now the statu-
tory blanks requiring sworn statements
of the number of persons employed,
wages paid. conditions of employment
and labor and other information which
is required from which to make up the
biennial reports of the labor commits
sioner The blanks this year are de-
cided improvement over any ever before
sent out and the information that will
be procured in this way will be more
readily tabulated than in the past.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
WITH THE PRESIDENT.
Nebraska Legislature Suddenly Re-
verses lis Attitude on Fence Cues

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. s1.-The state
senate today adopted an amendment to
the resolution condemning the land
leasing bill recently passed by congress,
which calls for the removal Of all fences
on public lands in Nebraska before June
1, 1904. In debate Lasting all the fore
noon it was stated that the opening OF
western Nebraska to settlers under the
homestead law meant more to the state
than did the cattle industry Cattlemen
this winter have had representatives at
every session of tie Legislature, who
worked hard to get a resolution con-
Aemnine Dietrich. Efter it's passage
che legislature, today, without warning
or previous discussion. moved a recon
uideration of the resolution and added a
provision placing that body on record
with President Roosevelts attitude on
ahe fence question
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
VALIDITY ATTACK
c. II. venner & Co. File Bill in Equity
Against Rock Island System, DecIar-
ing the Reorganization a Fraud and
Asking for Receiver.

Chicago, Jan. 31.-A bill in equity
was filed here today in the state circuit
court by c. H. yenner & Co. Boston,
thru their counsel, James Hamilton
Lewis, against the Chicago, Rock ISL
and & Pacific Railway Company, of
Illinois, Rock Island Railroad Company.
of Iowa, Rock Island Company Of New
Jersey. Central Trust Company of New
York, and the officers, directors and
prominent stockholders OF these COM
.panies, including William n. and
Jamse n. Moore, William B. Leeds,
Daniel G. Reid, II. c. Frick, Marshall
Field, Ogden Mills and others. attack
ing the validity of the reorganization
of the Rock Island railway system and
the legality of the issue OF $4,000, 900
new stock, and demanding that the
Iowa and Jersey companies of the con-
solidation be declared frauds" as cre-
ated in violation of the Illinois consti-
tuition and that the Central Trust Com
,pany, holders of the stock and bonds
of the consolidated roads, be enjoined
from voting its stock or acting as trus-
tees In Illinois; also that the - 5 be
declared guilty OF fraud ON the minor
ity stockholders, and a receiver be ap-
pointed for the stock properties. Ven
ner & Co., who bring the action. claim
to represent a majority of the dissent
ing stockholders. About 100000 is
represented in the bin. There has been,
it is said, some bad feeling among cer-
tain stockholders of the system since
reorganization was effected last July.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
President and Secretary Hay
Are Considerably Concerned
Over the Outcome
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE HELD
Hard Shedding Ahead for the Treaty.
u It Ever Gets Thru the Foreisn Res
Iations COMMITTEES - Amendments
That Will Be Offered Likely TO causs
Serious Delays.

Washington, Jan. 31.-An importaM
conference was held atsthe white hous&
today, the participants being the preaiS
dent, Secretary Hay and Senator Cul~;
lom, chairman Of the senate foreign re-.
lations committee. The subject unde4
discussion was the status Of the Pana<t
ma canal treaty. The situation with res
gard to the treaty as 1t has develope4
in the senate Is giving the administra>f
tion and it's supporters grave concern.
The president is exceedingly anxious
that the treaty should be ratified at the
earliest possible moment; yet the in-
dications now are that serious obstruc-
tfons may be placed in the way Of rati-
flcation. The conference today was
with view to ascertaining. il possible.
what could be done to hasten consider
alton Of the treaty by the senate. It H.
quite certain advices received by the
president are not reaseur1ng. An effort
is to be made to get the treaty out Of
the committee with q favorable report
That the effort Will be successful 10 rea-
sonably certain, but then ito troubles,
in the present view OF the matter. viii
only have begun. Senator Morgan
chairman OF the committee on inter-
oceanic canals, takes the ground that
the negotiations conducted by the atato
department with MI. Herran, repre-
sentfnr Colombia. are not valid, a. aao
holds that Herran did not ppssess the
necessarv authority TO make the treaty
binding ,,pon his country, and it ID un-
dersfood lhe win use his utmost effofte
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
JOHN D. LONG IS SOME BETTER
Slight Improvement In Former seere-
tary's Condition Reported.


tary's Condition Reported.
Boston, Jan. 31.-There was only a
slight change in the condition OF John
d. Long, who is at st Margaret's hos
pital, but what change there was, DIR.
J. winthrop Spooner said tonight, was
for! the better. Mr.. Long slept good
deal and his temperature and respira-
tion were slightly Improved.
The symptoms of pneumonia Were
not SO prominent as yesterday. but the
doctors admit the gravity Of the COM
plications that have followed the orig
inal ail,nent, catarrh Of the bladder.
There is now danger OF uraemic pois-
oning, the kidneys having become in
volved. 1t will be several days before
the doctors will dare to say Mr.. Long
is out of danger. even should all go
we'll in the meantime. The patient is
over ca years of age, and this fact is
against him.
Mr.. Longs daughter joined Mrs.
Long at the ex-secretary's bedside to-
Gay, they being in constant attendance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
TopAYs COURT DECISIONS.

Opinions Handed Down by the su-
preme Court of Iowa.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Mofnes, Jan. 31.-The following
decisions were handed down by the
supreme court today:
Deland. appellant, VS.. Miller and
iChaney bank, Buena Vista district. Af-
firmed.
Jewett VS.. Foot, appellant, Blackhawk
district. Affirmed.
Wickland, appellant, VS.. Saylor Coal
Co., Polk district. Affirmed.
Payne VS.. Fraternai Accident Asso-
citation, appellant, Dallas district. Af-
fir1ned.
Ferguson & Son, appellant vs.. Board
of Review, town of Rolfe, Pocahontas
district. Affirmed.
Petit appellant VS.. Inc. Town of
Grand Junction, Greene district. Re-
versed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
Won Sternbera Presented.

washington, Jan. 31.-Baron Speck
Won sternberg. special representative
OF Germany in the Venezuelan nego-
tiations, was presented to President
Roosevelt today by Secretary of State
HAY. Baron Sternberg confined him
self to the expression Of the emperor's
friendly feeling to the United States
and his own qualification at being able
to return to America in this capacity.
The president responded in q felicitious
vein, incidentally expressing a hope
that the baron's coming would result
Ia q settlement of all pending ques-
lions, this being an indirect reference
to the Venezuelan issue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
WRECKED ON CALIFORNIA COAST
Fifteen Persons From Steamer cres-
cent CITY Marooned on Rock.


cent City Marooned on Rock.
San Francisco. Jan. 31.-The steam
schooner Crescent City ran on Fish
Rock, off the Mendocino coast. during
gale early this morning. Her passen-
gers and crew. numbering in all
about twenty FIVE, took refuge on the
rock The steamer Scotia was sig
nailed. and after beating about for sew
eral hours lowered q boat. which took
eleven persons and transferred them
to the Scotia. The life saving crew
from Point Arena could not launch
boat, but attempted to shoot lines over
the rock from shore, but owing to the
wind their efforts were unsuccessful.
About fifteen persons are still on the
rock and are in no danger except from
exposure. Tugs from San Francisco
will make an attempt to rescue the ma
rooned persons. The Crescent City is
slowly breaking up, and unless the
storm ceases will probably be a total
loss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
GRAND JURY ASKED FoR.I

Citizens Of Sc. Joseph, Mich, Want Al
legged Corruption Probed.
st. Joseph, Mich. Jan. 31.-The citi-
zens' committee has presented resolu-
tons to Judge Coolidge asking him to
call a special grand jury to investigate
the dismissal Of O'Rourke and Watlkins
and other alleged irregularities.
O'Rourke and Watkins were arrested
recently on complaint Of two young
girls, who made serious accusations
against them. They were subsequently,
released without trial. Watkins and
O'Rourke are employed as travelling
men.
Judge Coolidge will make known his
decision Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
MAcHlNlsT KILLED BY TRAIN.

EmpIoye of Standard Oil Company Run
Down on Lake Shore Road.
Whiting, Ind. Jan. 31.-Alexander
Watts, so years old, an expert machinisr
for the Standard OF; company, was
struck by Lake Shore west-bound
train yesterday and sustained injuries
from which he died in the South Chi-
cago hospital later. Watts was struck
by train on the Fort Wayne road
about two months ago. as result OF
which he lost an eye. and had a damage
suit pending in consequence. He was
q very peculiar man and an advocate
OF the doctrine of Buddhism. He was
unmarried.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
GOES IN AS A RIDER
Statehood Bill Tackled Onto the Asri
cultural Appropriation Bill by the
Senate Agricultural Bill.

Washington, Jan. s1.-The senate
committee on agriculture today agreed
to place the omnibus statehood bill
on the agricultural appropriation bill
as a rider. The proposition was
strongly antagonized. but it carried by
a two thirds vote. Senator Hansbrough,
Foster. of Washington and Quay, re-
publican, Rate, Heitfield and Simmons.
democrats voting in the affirmative and
Proctor. Dolliver and Quar,es. repub-
hcans. in the negative.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
American Trade in Germany.

Berlin, Jan. 31.-The American cham
ber of commerce formed here Thursday
has, among its objects, the establish
ment Of courts Of arbitration for adj
justing disagreements between German
and American firms, and supplying to
boards of trade and individuals in both
countries accurate information on busi-
ness tariff subjects. 1t is intended to
have the best relations with the Ger
man chamber of commerce, and in the
movement a number of German busi-
ness and financial leaders will be invit-
ed to become honorary members of the
American chamber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
rHE VOLCANO IsALco ACTIVE.
People of Central America Apprehen-
sion Of an Eruption.

San Francisco, Jan. 31.-The volcano
Isalco, in the central American repup-
lie of Salvador, has increased in activ-
ity and there is fear of an eruption.
For several months the volcano has
been smoking, but now fire issues from
the crater and is accompanied ps
The officers OF the slednler
City of Panama report that the volcano
belches smoke and fire at Intervals Oh
about fifteen minutes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31

firmed. Then the case was taken to the
court of appeals. This is said to be the
largest verdict of the kind ever given.
The two next highest awards for dam
ages on record in similar cases were
made in the PENNSYLVANIA courts. John
7. Martin. practicing attorney in Eas-
ton, Pa. was permanently injured in an
accident on the PENNSYLVANIA railroad
and was awarded $55.500 damages.
William P. Walters. another Pennsylva-
nian who lost his sight in an accident,
received judgment for $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
VOTED AGAINST THEM
Operators in Executive Session Vote to
Not Grant Demands Of the Miners
Relative to Wages, Etc.

Indianapolis, Jan. s1.-At an open
session of the miners and operators
joint wage conference today the scale
committee made a formal report, which
showed that on the preliminary vote in
executive session yesterday the opera
tors voted unanimously not to grant the
increase in wages or changes in stand
ards of mines that were demanded by
the miners. All the demands adopted
BY the miners were voted on separately.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
AMEs, soNDsMEN 70 sE su2D.

Minneapolis Judge Dirsets County AZ.
torney TO Begin Proceedings.
Minneapolis, Minn. Jan. 31.-Judge
Harrison, speaking for the entire dis
trict bench. in open court this morning
directed County Attorney F. II. Board
man to commence suit to collect the
forfeited bonds Of former Mayor Anes
and to make every sffort to secure the
arrest and return Of that indicted Of
fetal. The bondsmen are ThomaA
Lowry, Fred Schiek. w. 7. Boutell, and
w. H. johnson. They are liable for
$4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
CLAIM BILLS CONSIDERED.
Floor Leader Payne Holds Up Some o
the Doubtful Ones.

the doubtful ones.
Washington, Jan. 31.-When the
house reconvened this morning it was
still the legislative day of Friday, and
consideration of claims bills favorably
acted upon in committee of the whole
yesterday was proceeded with There
was not quorum present and the situ-
ation was at the mercy of Payne, re-
publican floor leader. He allowed bills
to which he was not opposed to be
passed, but every one to which he rails
ed objection was laid aside upon his de-
mands. Thirty-two of forty-two bills
passed. It was then agreed. by unam
nous consent, that the remaining thir-.
teen should be considered next Tues
day At IL the house adjourned untitb
noon. when n convened FOR the regular
Saturday session. The senate bill to,
permit construction OF a dam across
the st. Croix river.passed. Te house
then proceeded with genera. debate
upon the postoff1ce appropriation bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
ACTORS STRANDED IN PANAMA
Three Women Actresses Manage to Get
Passage Is Frisco.

San Francisco. Jan. s1.-The Pacific
Mail steamer City of Panama brought
from the isthmus three members of the
theatrical profession who We're stranded
u, panama. The trio formed part of the
,Gillet company. which LETT mere seVerai
months ago and stranded IN Guayaquli. =.
There were six women OF the company
slowed away on the steamer Colompla
and beat their way TO Panama. Only
three were fortunate enough to get a
massage to this city. The remainder
are psnniless in Panama.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
rhe senate.

In the senate today the chaplain, in
his Invocation. again feelingly referred,
to the death Of Senator Mcmillan, OF
Michigan. Quay favorably reported an
amendment to the agricultural appro-
priations BILL embodying the statehood
bill, and upon motion by Beveridge the
report went over.
A bill was passed to provide for the
removal Of persons accused of crime to
and from the Philippine islands for
trial. The bill has special reference to
extraditing fugitives from justice. The
bill creating general staff corps in the
army, law to go into effect on Aug. Is.
1903. was also passed. Bills were also
passed appropriating $4,000 to estab-
lish a fish hatchery and fish station in
Indiana; appropriat;ng s2S2,94s for the
payment Of overtime claims of letter
carriers excluded from judgment as
barred by limitation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
GIRL WEBS GIRL AT A PARTY.
Novel Ceremony is Part of Program at
Depauw Function.

Greencastle, md, Jan. s1.-The hand
soonest couple of Depnuw young people
ever united in the holy bonds of wed
lock were married last night at the
Chapter House of the Kappa Kappa
Gamma fraternity, end the charivari
that followed was royal one. The con-
tracing parties, who were among the
most popular at the university, were
both Young women. altho one of them
is said to have worn male attire, as did
the offlciating minister. Those taking
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
BIG JUDGMENT AFFIRMED.
saioher Court Says e2,1s5 Is Not Too
s'ts' M..L, eor Dinon's Death.

New York. Jan. 3l.-Mrs Lottie G.
pinon,s Judgment 'or s62,1s5 for the
neath of her husband. who was killed
a. the New York Central railroads tun-
mo, disaster in this city a year ago. has
been afiirmed by the court of appeals
at Albany. Mr.. Dimon' was assistant
manager of the American Bridge Com
nanv and was 35 years old. He had q
salarv of $4,000 a year and had not
reached the limit of MS earning capacl-
~. The New York Central t the trlai .a
admitted it's accountability, but fought
HE verdict on the ground that 1t was
excessive, and took 4. to the appellate pl'
division. where the Judgment was con-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
COAL AT COST PRICE
Great Rush for the Product When the
Distribution Was Begun in Chicago
This Morning.

Chicago, Jan. s1.-Dlstribution OF
bituminous coal at cost price by the
city was inaugurated today. Hundreds
of persor S, mainly women, gathered at
the various points of distribution thru
out the city, and it was demonstrated
early in the day that the estimate of $50
tons a day would prove inadequate to
meet the demand. Hurried consultation
resulted in restricting the amount sold
to each person to half a ton, instead OF
a ton, as originally planned. 1t is esti-
mated that 1,2OO tons will be required
to meet the demands of the first days
applicants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
KING EDWARD TO ENTERTAIN.
United States Charge D'Affaires White
and Wife at Windsor.

London, Jan. 31.-Henry White, Unit
ed States charge daffaires. and Mrs.
Write went to Windsor today to spend
the weeks end with King Edward
Lieutenant General Miles will go TO
Windsor tomorrow, and will dine and
sleep at the castle at the kings special
desire
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
senger, and the conductor Of the pusher

senger, and the conductor Of the pusher
were badly injured.
s The wreck occurred on the Bertram
hill. No. II was running at high speed
down grade and crashed into the way
car of the pusher, throwing both en-
gines and the way-car off the track.
The pusher was returning from trip
returning on the left track. The en-
gineer on the passenger IS Archie
Howes, and the name Of the other In
jured man, the conductor OF the way
car, Is Hemstock.
The engine and buffet car on 40. II
and the way-car on the pusher were
badly demolished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
Holland Labor Troubles,

Amsterdam. Jan. a1.-Cavalry and
marines from various stations have
been brought here to reinforce the local
garrison. in view Of strike eventualities.
The Dutch ironclad Evertsen Is held In
readiness at Nieeuwe-Diep to come
here if required.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
Sultan of Maciu Dead.

Manila, Jan. 31.-The sultan of Ma
ciu is dead of cholera. Governor Taft
has pardoned isabelle De Losreyes, Fiji
pino labor leader, convicted under the
Spanish law forbidding combinations to
enhance the price of labor, of conspir-
acy and threats of violence. The COVER
nor took the ground that the law was
un- American.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
HALF MILLION LOSS
Big Department Store at Sacramento,
Cal, Destroyed by Fire-4o0 People
Thrown Out Of Employment.

Sacramento. Cal. Jan. s1.-The great
department store of Weinstock. Lubin
& Co. was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. Frank Kasebolt, fireman, was
killed by falling wall. Several others
were badly injured. The loss is esti-
mated at 100000. The insurance Is
100000. Four hundred people are
thrown out of employment. The store
was one of the largest in California.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
Minister Prinetti Improving.

Rome. Jan. 31.-The following bulle-
tin was issued yesterday: "Signor
T,rinetti, the foreign r'inister. who was
stricken with an attack of paralysis
Yesterday, was restless early in the
night, but subsequently slept His tem-
perature this morning is almost normal
The patient is progressing slowly
toward recovery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31

WILL NOT ACCEPT SUGGESTION
Triple Alliance Still Insist That
Claims Of Blockadins Powers Be Set
tled Before Those Of Other Nations
Not Much Change in situation-Ger-
many Secretly Buying Warships.

Washington. Jan. si.-The allies have
rejected Bowen's last proposal that all
nations having claims against venezu-
Ella be given the same treatment as the
blockading powers. The answer of the
allies has been received here and they
reject In toto the proposal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
convicts May Go Free.

Joliet. Ill.,. Jan. 31.-An alleged tech
nicality in the criminal code may free
fifty Illinois convicts confined for man
slaughter or rape. 1t is asserted that
there is no statute authorizing the
punishment of these crimes. A test case
will be tried soon in Will county or
an application for writ Of habeas
corpus.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31

the leading parts are reported to be
Miss Sarah Darby. &C the Kappa fra
territy, and Miss Essie O'Daniel, of the
Alpha Phis. The wedding was one Of
the features of the program of the
'jawbones' annual banquet, girls
affair entirely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
Chief Enaineer Jones Dead.

Pittsburg, Jan. 31.-Colonel David
Phillips Jones, chief engineer of the
United States navy. retired, died last
night Colonel Jones was prominently
known thruout the United States as the
father of modern engineering In the
navy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-31
"Reformers'" Arms Captured.

Canton. China. Jan. 31.-The Chinese
have captured the arms,
and comnissary stores coll
lected for the "re;ormers." Foreign
marines are patrolling Shamien, sub
urb of Canton. and gunboats are held
in readiness at Hong Kong to sail for
this port if their services are required.