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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
peath Of e. sumsardnsr.

Special to Times Republican.
Nora Springs, Jan. 17.-Mr. e. Bum
gardner died at his home in this place
Jan. Is. He has been very feeble for
the last three or four years and grad
ually his system wasted away until the
death angel called at his door, Mr..
Bumgardner was one of the early set
tiers Of Floyd county. He was 7S years
old and leaves a wife and seven child
rem, two daughters and five sons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
Gold Mining Company.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, ian. 1.-THE Lillooet
Gold Mining Company in which
number OF Dubuque and Iowa Fans
capitalists are interested has just held
its annual election, the following OIL
GERS being chosen: President, Hon.
e. r. HancOch, ur nnhnnne. Secretary.
B. b. Bliss, of Iowa Falls; Treasurer,
III. C. Miller Iowa Falls; General coun
sci, L. G. Hurd. of Dubuque.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17

dent j. D. Vail, of Marshalltown, DR..
Ct. A. Hinton, of Oskaloosa, the presi-
dent of the state association, being I'M
able to attend. There were q large
number of the prominent workers in
spiritualismthruoutt the state at the first
session and 1t was then seen that the
four days sessions could not but be
entirely successful. At the afternoon
session the convention was formally
welcomed to the city by Mayor i. II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
Earlier stock Shipments.

to Times Rerublic
Iowa Falls. Jan. IA new time ta-
BILE goes into effect on the Alden branch
OF the Chicago & Northwestern tomor
row in order to land stock shipments
in Chicago in time for the earlier mar
ket. The south bound train in the
leaves here at 1855 and will
connect at Eldora Junction with fast
stock train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
spir;tualists Meet.

Special to Times Republican,.
Ottumwa, Jan. 1.-THE second an
nual meeting of the State Spiritualists'
Association of Iowa opened last evening
with brilliant reception at the BALI
ingall hotel. The first business session
at 1880 o'clock this morning
and was called to order by Vice Presi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
HoRsEwLilPs LITTLE TOT.
Peculiar Case Of Brutality Reported at
Davenport.

Davenport.
special to Times-Kepubiican
davenport, Jan. 17.-An assault ana
battery case comes UP in Justice Rod
dewia,s court today. which involves a
ntca law distinction. Yesterday after
,,ron Mrs. Mary Levasen, who resides
at seventh and Vine streets, sent her
s-veor-old son over to Mrs. Martha
.Tnnes, with a horse whip, which the
Inv used vigorously on the person of
the 1O-year- daughter Of the Jones
familv. States Attorney Neal will con-
duct the prosecution against Mrs. Lev.
asen. as. according to the law. she was
an accessory before the fact and Is thus
table to punishment. w. NJ. Chamber
lain will appear for the defendant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
TRAIN TAKEN OFF.
The Milwaukee Abandons Service From
Spencer TO Spirit Lake.

Special to Times Republican.
Spirit Lake, Jan. 17.-This town Is
now well supplied with coal for local
consumption. two cars of anthracite
having been received within a week
But the shortage of fuel has affected us
in a different way. The c., M. and st.
r. company have found 1t necessary to
take off their Des Moines train from
here to Spencer, leaving us without any
train service for passengers or for mail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
ACCIDENT At oELwEIN.
a Plumber in the Great Western Shops
kiliAd

NtlJe0. \
Oelwein, Jan. 17.--sWhile some work
men in the Chicago Great Western
shops were hosting a piece of ma
chinery about noon. weighing about
zoo pounds, a rod in, which the tack
ling was fastened to broke, letting the
niece fall about five feet and striking
Charley Ewalt, plumber. % years old.
telling him to the ground with the
niece on his stomach. He died at 8
O'Clock the same evening. His wife
arrived the next day and took the
body to their home at Urbana, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
PROBABLY "A SUICIDE.
William B. Bianton, of Paul, Takes
Morphine and Dies.

Morphine and DIGS.
Sioux City, Jan. H.-E'rom an over
dose Of morphine taken. it is thought
with suicidal intent, WILLIAM B. Blan-
ton. photographer. who came to Sioux
city from st. Paul three weeks ago.
died at Samaritan hospital at 9 o'clock
last night.
DR.. j. A. Dales performed an au-
topsy on the body this morning and an
inquest was held at Wescott's UNDER
taking parlors this afternoon. Despond-
ency is believed to be the cause Of the
act
Lying on the ground In the rear Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-17
TRUCK FARMING
IN THE SOUTH
No. 12 West Main Street.

Does Truck Farming in the South
gay? Write the undersigned for free
copy Of Illinois Central Circular No. 3,
and note what is said concerning y.
j. II. Merry, Asst Gent Pass'r agent
nlinots Central Railroad. Dubuque, d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
FIGHT WITH CONVICTS.
THREE DEPUTIES DEAD.
Posse Ambushed by Men Who
Escaped from Penitcntiary.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1nuxE.l


Folsom. Cal, Aug 1.-Sherir Bosquit of
Eldorado County and his posse came or five
OF the escaped convicts in the thick brush,
seven miles from Placerville this afternoon.
The officers opened fire and a battle ensued.
The report says that three officers were killed
and one wounded. Two convicts were wound
ed. but all escaped in the brush call for
reinforcements sent to Placerville, and
many officers have gone to the scene.
A number of members of the militia company
which was called home last night remained in
the field to continue the hunt for the convicts
as members of the posse This afternoon. while
working in the rough country northwest OF
Placerville, they ran into an ambush Of the
desperadoes. The convicts were hiding in the
dense brush, and had all the advantage in the
battle. The officers stood their ground, firing
into the thicket. from which the convicts poured
a rapid fire until nearly half the officers fell.
Then the officers retreated and sent for help.
The prison officials received a report tonight
confirming the story OF the fight with the
victs and the death Of three officers. The mes
sage stated that the convicts had taken refuge
in the Grand Victory mine buildings. and that
preparations were being made to burn them out,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
ON Vanderbilt HORSES.
Sheriff LeUies on Three Of Regi-
maids at Long Branch.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE,

Long Branch, n. J., Aug. 1.--Three horses Of
Reginald c. Vanderbilt at the Monmouth County
open air exhibition, MuZette, Iris and White
Oak Maid, together with his carriages and har-
ness, were levied on by Deputy Sheriff Close at
the horse show grounds late this afternoon.
The write of attachment was handed to Alfred
Gwynne Vanderbilt, and the sheriff demanded
a satisfactory bond of $4,000 before night,
threatening to remove the horses and stable
traps. Only a few knew the sheriffs mission
to the grounds.
Two deputies were placed In charge Of the
stable. Then there was hurried conference
among the friends of Mr. Vanderbilt. They
finally decided to hunt up a Supreme Court
commissioner and execute the necessary bond.
Ex-senator Henry s. Terhune prepared the
document. Walter E. Hildreth, J. J. O'Donohue
and Alfred G. Vanderbilt qualified for the
$4,000.
John J. Duffy is the complainant. A year ago
Mr.. Duffy was injured while driving on the
Hudson County Boulevard. His horse, II is al
legged, took fright at Reginald c. Vanderbilts
automobile. Mr.. Duffy remained in a hospital
three months. He began damage suit for
600, and Judgment was awarded
The writ could have been served at Atlantic
City, but Sheriff Close preferred waiting until
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
MIR. PAYNE AT WORK AGAIN.
Cannot Tell When the Inquiry Will End
Demurrers by Machen and the Grcfs.


Washington, Aug. 1.-Postmaster General
Payne resumed his official duties at the depart-
Msht to-day. He had a long conference with hiS
assistants in the morning. and for several hours
discussed the investigation with Fourth As
slstant Postmaster General Bristow Mr. Bris-
tow reviewed everything that has been done in.
Mr.. Payne's absence. Mr.. Payne said II could
not by any means be announced that the inves-
tigation had ended. although he hoped the end
was In sight. 1t might be completed in four
weeks. but It was impossible to fix any exact
date. He said the President, in common with
himself and Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Bristow. would be glad when the investiga-
ton was at an end but none Of them want the
inquiry closed until every irregularity has beer.
ferreted out. Mr. Payne pointed out that in
spectors are working on the cases in various
parts of the country. and developments not now
fOreseen might occur at any time He declared
that every one against whom any evidence h.fs
been found will be treated according to the evi-
dence, and that no oas wiz be shielded by ths
department
OF John T. Cupper the Mayor or Lock
Haven. Penn. teIephoned to United States Dis
trict Attorney Beach to-day that Cupper would
come to this city to surrender in court Mon
day. Counsel for Machen to-day fled in the
Criminal Court Of the District a demurrer TO
the former indictments against their client
The demurrer alleges that every count in thu
indictments is fatally defective IN that it fails
to show that Machen was an officer of the gov
ernment at the time the alleged offences were
committed. Machen withdrew a plea Of not
guilty.
The demurrer to the indictment for bribery
against DilIer B. and Samuel A. Croft. in con-
nection with Machen. also was filed. Like
Machen. the Groff brothers withdraw their plea
Of not guilty nd saw fhaf avary Cortnr Of tb.
indictment is defective. The demurrer contends
that the indictment does not IN a legal manner
charge the defendants with the commission OF
any offence against the United States and does
not charge any act promise which is a crime
or nisdemeanOr under any law OF the United
States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
ABNER M'KINLEY NAMED
IN THE POSTAL INQUIRY.
Or. Payne Says No Evidence Of
Guilt Has Been Discovered.
TFROx THE TRIBUNE BuREAu.1

washington, Aug. 1.-The name OF Abra-
Mehiniey was brought into the postof1ce in
Vestigation to-day by one of the officials or m.
department who said that William C. Long.
who, with August w Machen and Others -.
ihdicted yesterday for conspiracy 20 defraud tho
government. appeared at the department In a
previous administration and represented hir,seIs
as the agent OF Mr. Mckinley Long cIair,in-
10 De the agent OF Mr.. Mckinley. atten1pts5 ia
Seh 10 the Division Of Supplies an inferior grade
OF irvine. and when II was rejected Threatened
vengeance against those who had been fnstr1
mental IN securing such rejection saving that
Abner Mckinley would promptly secure the dis
Irissal OF taose who refused to purchase the sua-
Plies offered by his representative
Nnen asked if the prominence Of Abner Nc
hI!ey would secure immunity from prosecution
foF him, if it should be found that he has been
implicated with Long and Machen, Postmaster
General Payne said it would not: thar the IN
Vestigation was being conducted without fear
or FAVOR. and that prosecutions would be under-
taken wherever it was found that the govern
ment had a case Mr.. Payne added howevpr
that II was only fair TO Mr.. Mckinley to saw thar
thus far no evidence OF guilt on his part had
been discovered.
The Postmaster General characterized ,s -
diculous the statement that the President had
set date by which the investigation must bs
completed. He said that. while every one in any
way connected with the Investigation would -
relieved when It was completed, the first wish
OF the President was that the thoroughnsss Of
the search should be In no way interfered with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
FOUR CARDINALS ILL.
Crctomi Pleads To Be ALIO5ced to
LeaUe the COncldOe.

Rome, Aug. cardinal Coullie. Archbishop
Of Lyons. has fallen III. Cardinal HerTero Y
Espinosa, il is learned. is suffering from heart
disease. Cardinal Cretoni. in moment Of pros
tration insisted that he wanted to leave the
oonclave saying that he could not remain con-
fined any longer, but he was prevented from
doing 80 by his colleagues who in turn keep him
company. Cardinal Langenieux is still i'll
A number Of the diplomatists accredited TO the
Holy See have been at the Vatican during the
day. stopping at the wicket gate but not hav-
ing any communication with those in the con-
Clave
The latest reports are to the effect that the
condition Of the cardinals who are I'll has some
what improved. The rules Of the conclave al
low cardinal who is suffering from Illness to
leave the Vatican and TO return II he so desires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
GLOVE CASE HEARING.
Secretary Root Mag Refer the
affair to DIR. Knor.
TFRoM THE rRIBUNE BUREAU.I

Washington Aug 1-DeveIopments In the
Lyon-Littauer glove contract case to-day seem
To warrant the prediction that the whole mat
ter will be referred to Attorney General Knox
by Secretary Root Edward Lauterbach, q
New-York, and John G. 9IiIburn, OF Buffalo. at
torneys for Representative Lucus n Littauer.
presented the Littauer side OF the case to Sec
retary Root to-day in argument which occu-
pied two hours. Mr.. Littauer came to Wash
ington with his attorneys. but did not register
at the Arlington Hotel. where he stopped. and
left the city on the Congressional Limited in
company with Mr.. LAuterbach. for New-York.
When the confere nee between tr1 attorneys and
Secretary Root had ended. Mr.. Niilburn smiling
" remarked that he would leave all the talking
to Mr.. Lauterbach. and Mr.. Lauterbach. who
was also smiling, announced positively that
there not one word to be said to the news
papers. After a report had been made 10 sIr.
Littauer by his attorneys. he was asked for
statement but declined to discL5s the matter.
Secretary Root said after the conference that
he had not read the report OF Colonel Darlington
or the recommendation OF Judge Advocate Gen
eral Davis regarding the report, and until he
had done so he would be IN position to discuss
the case The Secretary went briefly into the
realm Of probabilities, however and said that
should the report show violation OF the statute
prohibiting the participation by member OF
Congress IN Jne pFo1tS OF q contract Win me
government the case would be a proper one for
the consideration OF the Attorney General
Should the Secretary be IN doubt as 10 this
point after reviewing the evidence. he might
then also decide TO refer the matter to the At
torney General
The point was emphasized that Representative
Iittauer was not on trial before the War De-
partment The desire OF the Secretary in taking
IN the newspaper charges regarding the Lyon
60 faIfF vtha her am
of4cials Of the department or officers OF the
army had been guilty Of any irregularity in con-
,action with the contract So far as the accom-
nltshrnent OF this purpose was concerned. Mr.
Iitrauer was merely an incident in the case. and
II he is dealt with at all, action would have &C
he taken by the Attorney General
Secretary Root indicated his intention OF TAX
ing up the papers in the to-day. but said
that no conclusion would be reached until next
week at the earliest. He also said that sig
niheance attached 10 the argument made before
him by Messrs. Lauterbach and Milburn, but
there no objection 10 gratifying Mr.. Lit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
NEW-YORKERS HURT.
Narro70 Escapes in Runa1oay Acci-
dents on LitchfeLd Roads.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rR1RrxE. l


Winsted, Conn, Aug. 1.-Six New Yorkers
had narrow escapes from serious injury in three
runaway accidents in Litchfeld County yester-
day At Harwinton a horse driven by Mrs. Nc
Conway, of Pittsburg. became frightened and
ran throwing Mrs. McCOnway and Mrs. ].
Jerome Hayes and daughter, of NewYork, to
the ground Mrs. McConway had several bones
broken. and Mrs Hayes was dragged and badly
hurt.
In Norfolk as Warren Dennis, of New-York,
and his guest, Lewis b. Preston, of Tuxedo, were
driving to the Dennis summer home, fly
bee stung one of the horses All three occu-
pants seized the reins. which separated and the
party was thrown into a clump of bushes. No
one was hurt The trap was demolished.
While Miss Anna Dorman, daughter Of the
late Richard A Dorman of New-York, was
horseback riding in Litchfeld Road, in Norfolk,
her pony became frightened at an automobile,
owned bv Mrs T. S. Dennis, Of New-York, and
str1lck a horse driven by her brother, Roderick
Dorman. He was thrown heavily to the ground.
Victoria Bosch the Russian pianist. who was
riding with Mr.. Dorman, clung TO a seat till the
running horse was stopped. She escaped un-
hurt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
GEE, BROWN AND HAYNE COMING
Eew-orleans Is Afraid New-YOrk Won't Be
Able to Stand the Shock.
tpY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

New-Orleans Aug. 1.-Much interest and some
excitement was caused in the cotton market
this morning by the sudden disappearance OF
the two bull leaders. w. p. Brown and F. B.
1Ia,,na II was said that they left the city last
,L+ for Nsvy-York where they will remain
untu the August deal has been settled The
nzev-Orleans brokers are wondering what is
going to happen on Monday morning when two
cucb star attractions and heavyweight perform
eTs suddenly descend together on the sT H0PoS 3po
AZ 3 % NJ d I2rov,n wrested the title OF Cotton
Kjng arrived in NewYork to-day from Liver
pool where it is commonly suPposeG "I Sa ne Rr m@u
and Hayne. . l., n-or,,-yor1, al, a.
ONO 'tir1a here should be something DONG IN cot
oLle @ :. - IiS - local broker this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
RrtCKBERRY REBELLION.

Ipy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE
'' -Rlaclberries figuring as the
gtat,,re Of the menu AT Green Han. the Uni
NAM MAJ. Of chicago where the co-eds PraetiGe
,,th heir healthy appeutes, has caused revolt
among the fair segregated one. .a ne D''' %
for several weeks has been aoo"' ''''S
breakfast Blackberries ana cream" '''"' 1-'o
butter. coffee. , ,,r,,7 s,,5 f,,Itter
Iuncheon-stewed blaelberries' oFe''1 anu
milk ,.i,c.sherries straight
DinneILja, yith cream cold meat, bread ana
butter. - 49,. 5o,,
The girls have made strong protest 10 t'ie oea
Of Green Hail. and VOW that thIy 1e, is
=. - - ysrious meals until the blackberry de' -
eliminated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
FouR DIED FROM YELLOW FEVER.
Reason for Detention of the Steamer Basil
at Quarantine.

The Rooth Line steamer Basil from Para ana
Earbados. is detained at Quarantine TOT assn
fection four members of the ere" having uieu
,,om yellow fever on the voyage from ara u
nhn naneE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02

The Great FaH River Line Steamer PLYMOUTH
and Steel Twin Screw Flyer RICHARD FECk. OF
the New Haven Line, will attend the Internationai
Yacht Races commencing aug. Goth. See AaNI-
Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
TOTING GOES ON TODAY.
Election Monday Thought Probable
Scenes at Palace.
Ry The Assoe.atei Press ,

Rome, Aug. 1.-The first day Of the copoI.,,a
has ended and no Pope has been elected Roth
this morning and this afternoon all the r,err
bers OF the Sacred College except Cardinals I5e--
zero Y Espinosa, Cretoni, Langenieuv .,s
Coule, who were confined in their cells b, an
ness. entered the Sistine Chapel where afte-
the solemn ritual appointed for the occasion
they dropped their ballots IN the chalce THAI
these gave TO no candidate the necessary FORTY
two votes was made known TO Rome and 70 +be
world by the smoke OF burning ballots. which
issued from the chapel. Tomorrow the car
dinals VIII vote again. both in the morning and
afternoon. but none can predict the chances OF q
decision before Monday.
Il was reported this evening that the RAN
polla party was in the ascendant. but this oa,-
rot be taken as any indication of the final ra-
suit the vote Of Pope Leo's Secretary Of
State may be split up or given IN its entirety -
some other cardinal Apparently reliable infor-
nation. which, however, It is impossible n
verify. is 10 the effect that Cardinal Rampoua
received at the first ballot this morning 20 vo.ee
serafino VannuteIli 10; Gott, Z; Oreglia ;. ii
Pierro. !, CaDecelatro T. and Agliardi. , the
remainder being scattered. Rumor generally
assigns Monday the day upon which an cleo
ton viii most probably occur.
CROWD GATHERS AT ST. PETERS
No one here seriously expected the cardinals
to select a Pontif on the first ballot and there
fore this morning few were present on the
piazza of s. Peters though in the neighbor
hood q a thousand troops and gendarInes stood
idle in the SHADOW Of The colonnade. In the
afternoon the sun blazed down. and St Peters
Continued on third page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02

ut. WASHINGTON & MT. PLEASANT HOTEL s.
White Mts., y. H, Aug. LIST, midnight tempera-
ture 81: clear and cool to-day.-AdvL