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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

The people Of Chicago have no crops
TO move at present, and they are re.
ducing their bank accounts by going
to the circus.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

Champion Jim Jeffries has done
everything champion OF his sort can
do except start school of physical
instruction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

Southern cotton spinners should not
conspire against the price of the great
southern staple.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

The battle for the freedom of the
press in Pennsylvania is on, and it
will stay on until it is won.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

Chicago is living not only without
poetry, music and art, but also without
cuffs, for its laundrymen are out on a
strike.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

King Cotton has banished all the
other usurping kings. and is the whole
specializing thing himself.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

The Chicago Tribune says Grover
Cleveland Is simply watching the
Presidential cork bob up and down.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

Cotton, cotton, who's got the cot
ton is the way the Boston Herald ex-
presses, the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

Chicago is slowly but steadily turn
ing against William Shakespeare as n
witless writer of three hundred years
ago
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

Miss Grace Noble warns her sisters
against cocktails, men and fiattery."
How about mice and matinees?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

Mrs Burdick has received her in
surance money, and she considers the
incident closed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

Farmer Sully's methods of cotton
culture seem to be. proof ageins. all
tests as well as all criticisms.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

The cotton market has supplanted
the stock market as the focal point
of bulls and bears.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-17

Dr. Lorenzs brute force" esteemed
surgeons, is better than blood-letting.
Japan has loaded her guns for bear.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
SHAW OFF TICKET
He Refuses to be Candidate at Last
Moment for Election as Delegate to
the General Methodist Conference.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Sept. 19.-In the district
conference of the Methodist church at
Tndianola, the name of Secretary Shaw
was not allowed on the ticket, as he
has telegraphed at the last moment
to friends, withdrawing his name. This
was done after it became evident that
there would be bitter fight if Shaw
remained in the race as a lay delegate
to the general conference. Publication
of the fact that he had only recently
returned his membership to the district
created great sensation and much
criticism OF Shaw.
The delegates elected are:
Clerical-W. B. Thompson. w. +.
Smith, ]. B. Harris, Emory Miller and
=. NJ. Holmes One to be selected.
E George NJ Hughes, Atlantic.
{ Lay-C. c. Clifton, W. H. Berry. Mrs.
Elizabeth Martin, c. A. Lisle. s. ~.
Rutt and j. F.. Gillespie.
Atlantic was chosen as the place for
the next meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
cause why he should not be restored to

cause why he SHUu1u llol pc lCSeclSA ~
liberty.
The writ is made returnable before
Judge jenkins in Chicago on Tuesday,
Oct 6, at o'clock in the afternoon.
Streeter has endeavored during the long
litigation over the property in dispute
to slave a trial in the United States
court but he could not or would not
declare that he was not a citizen OF
Illinois, and the law requires that in
suits of this character in order to bring
them in United States court, the par
ties in interest must be citizens OF
different states.
Streeter's declaration in the pending
instance that the crime of which he
stands convicted was committed on ter
ritory over which the United States
alone has jurisdiction, being an island
in the lake, may serve his purpose
Judge Pierce said yesterday that he
not only expected to free his client from
prison, but to obtain for him the pos
session of the lake front property in
dispute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
BIG DAMAGE AT LA CROSSE.
The Flood Situation There Is Much
Worse TODAY.

La Crosse, Sept. 19.--The flood situa-
tion Is worse today at this point, the
river having risen six inches during
the night and the stage of water at
noon today was thirteen feet. The
Chicago. Milwaukee & ST. Paul railway
tracks on the river front are under six
inches OF water. The flood entered the
Easements of numerous wholesale
houses along Front street The big
pon'toon bridge connecting this city
with La Crescent Mimi, early this
morning was tipped nearly over by the
Hood and only prompt action by a large
crew OF bridgenen prevented it from
being washed away. The damage to
this structure shuts off all conmunica-
ton with this city for thousands OF
Minnesota farmers who trade here. In
North La Crosse the water is three feet
deep In some residence and French
Island. opposite the city, Is almost en-
tireiy submerged. hundreds Of farmers
there suffering total crop losses. Re-
ports received here estimate the crop
damage In this immediate vicinity at
100000. All trains are still running
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
sneclal to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Sept. IA special bar
committee appointed by the four
Judges Of the district court four months
ago has completed it's investigations on
alleged irregularities in connectaon
With the local courts and this afternoon
reported to the court recommending for
criminal prosecution the following per-
sons: Edward II. Huster. capitalist
and former postmaster. notorious as
lobbyist; Michael brady, ex-alderman;
w. L. White, shoe merchant: Jesse Q.
Wells, hperyman; f. A. Marvin, re-
tired; B. F. Coffin. county auditor;
Fred A. Cope. county Clerk.
The accusations against the auditor
and clerk relate to Irregular merhods
OF drawing the jurors and Is the result
Of the protest Of Mrs. Dodson, county
recorder, against the arbitrary throw
ing out OF names Of persons who were
alleged to be profess ional jurors. The
Alterations against the others relate to
Jury fixing In connection with dam
age case In which Wells was interested
and also a suit for injunction against
she Iowa Telephone Company.
Run,ors OF bribery in connection with
duries in both cases were rife and the
courts appointed a committee of lead
1ng lawyers to Investigate. Efforts have
been made for long time to break up
gang OF bribers and lobbyists and
this Is part OF the program.
Most OF the sensational part OF the
accusation Is against brady and Hun
ter in connection with the telephone
company. brady is accused of at
tempting to bribe one of the Jurors
with whom he was intimate and the
lar committee declared that there was
rroof chat Drady- made the attempt at
the instance OF Hunter. who Is well
known as q lobbyist for the telephone
company here. and that Hunter
planned that whole bribery. The re-
port recommends that the court direct
criminal proceedings at once and de-
clares there ,is abundant evidence to
sustain the charge. Hunter Is out in
statement this afternoon denying
complicity in the bribery and asserting
that he viii be cleared
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
Dispute Boundary Argument,

London, Sept. 19.-When the oral ar
gument of Attorney General Finlay was
resumed before the Alaskan boundary
tribunal yesterday morning, United
States Commissioners Root. Lodge, and
Turner turned upon him battery Of
questions as to the direction of the
boundary line from the head of Port
land channel to the fiftysixth parallel.
Sir Robert contended that it should run
westward to a particular range of
mountains. fifty-seyen miles distant.
Mr.. Root inquired if it was not more
reasonable to suppose that the line
should follow the general direction of
the canal from its head along the
marshy valley of Bear river, mentioned
in the Vancouver narrative. The at
torney general strongly disputed this
contention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
SMART SET DUPED
Former New York Servant Masquer-
AIDES as French Nobleman and j,
Taken Into Exclusive Set at Bar Har-
bor-sensational Denoument.

Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. ia for
mer servant Of the Gerry household.
masquerading as a French duke at Bar
Harbor, has done much to enliven an
otherwise uneventful season at that re-
sort. He is described as handsome,
distinguished looking, and agreeable.
It is impossible to learn who first In
troduced him. So sudden was his COM
ing and so hearty his welcome, that no
one seems to be responsible for him,
and no one made any attempt to verify
his lofty pretensions.
He had travelled much and had
known many persons of distinction.
With easy grace he spoke of being on
terms Of intimacy with distinguished d
Europeans He had also passed some
time in New York, and was apparently
on the same pleasant terms with many
OF the leaders OF New York society.
He was fond OF music. which pos
sibly Is one OF the reasons why he be-
came attentive to rich Philadelphia
widow. whose musical abilities have
gained her much prominece. They were
often seen together and something
more than a summer Irritation was
limited at.
All went well with the agreeable for
eigner, until in an unlqck.y moment ne
attended an afternoon reception. Hard
" had he entered the room when one
Of the women guests was seen to go
quickly to the woman OF the house
and hold whispered conversation VITA
her. CONSERVATION held fast the au-
dacious adveEturer, for the guest, VINO
had inst arrived at Bar Harbor, recog-
nized in him a former servant OF the
Gerry family in New York. and for
mer waiter at the cafe Ritz IN Paris.
Some years ago similar affair oc-
CURED at Bar Harbor, when WASH
ington girl was about to become en-
gagged to an italian barber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
AN ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.
S. E. Laws, Of Perry, Probably FATAL,
Wounds His Wife.

Wounds His Wife.
Special to Times Republican.
Perry, Sept IA fearful accident
occurred last evening at the home of $.
e. Laws, a brakeman on the Milwaukee
road. Mr.. Laws was at home, sitting
beside the kitchen stove, while his wife
was in the act of getting supper. He
was engaged In cleaning UP his revolt
vers, which he expected to take with
him on his next trip on the road to de-
fend himself against tramps. Just as
Mrs. Laws announced that supper was
ready her husband arose from the chair
and was in the act of letting the ham,
mer of the weapon down when 1t slip
ped Mrs. Laws was in range of the
gun. the bullet entering her breast,
Her screams brought in several neigh
hors, who found her lying upon the
floor in a pool of blood. while the al
most PROSTATE husband was trying to
comfort her. Drs. Ross and Foltz were
summoned but found that 1t would
be necessary to Use an X-ray to 10
cate the bullet. Mrs. Laws is In a
critical condition because OF the fact
that she soon expected to be mother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
A MURDER MYSTERY
Chicago Police Attempting to unravel
the Myster in the Killing Of Mrs.
Mary sspilks for Her Money.

Chicago. Sept. 19.--Three men are
being held by the police for the murder
of Mrs. Mary Spilka, whose body was
found In the Garrett home last night
and the savings of many years stolen.
Besides Frank Hryz, neighbor, ar
rested soon after the finding of the
body. and Lewis Peasant. who lives in
the rear OF the Spiika house, a third
man, Frank Vaillancoer. was arrested
today. Peasant told the police that he
found $3.50 In the hallway OF the house,
hid 1925 Of it in his home and told the
detectives that the money Mas in the
lining of n couch in his room.
ad SHAW off ticket
Late IN the day Peasant broke down
under police questioning and confessed
that he killed the woman. He gave
no reason.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
MONUMENT UNVEILED.
Notable Occasion for the Old Soldiers
of Illinois Today AT Granville.

tNVSdpiS OCCdSton TOR the Olo 0OiuIeTS
of illinois Today at Greenviile.
Bloomington, Sept. 19-One of the
most notable events of the fall among
the old soldiers of Illinois was the un-
yelling at Greenville today of a mag
nificent monument to the memory of
1900 deceased veterans Lieutenant
Governor Northcott presided. Governor
Yates, General John G. Black, of Chi
cago. national commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic; Benson Wood,
Of dillingham;; state commander of the
Grand Army; Congressman Roderburg,
Judge John B. Hay. adjutant of the
One Hundred and Thirtieth, and other
noted orators were present and deliver
ed addresses The annual reunion of
the One Hundred and Thirtieth Illinois
volunteer regiment and the fourteenth
annual reunion of the Bond County
Soldiers and Sailors Association was
held in connection. Thousands OF
strangers are present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
PROTESTS TO sANTo DOMINGO.
United States Will Not Permit Making
Ports Free,

San Domingo, Republic of Santo Do
mingo, Sept. 19.-Tnited States Minis
ter Powell has sent a strong protest to
the Dominican government, based on
the following grounds:
That the action of the Donipican
government in sending to congress a
project for establishing the neutrality
of Dominican waters and making GER
tain ports free would, in view of the
fact that San Domingo is a neighbor-
ing state not be accepted in friendly
spirit by the United States.
That the United States would not al
low the establishment OF any coal ports
In Santo Domingo or the cession OF
any portion of Santo Domingo territory
to any European power.
That the United States will not per-
init any nation to make exclusive use
Of Dominican waters In time Of peace,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
GREAT WESTERN COUP
Acquires Valuable Terminal Property
Right in the Heart Of the City of
omaha-Priee Paid fer the Property
Said to BE $3.50, 1000.

Omaha, Sept. ls.-The biggest land
deal in the history OF local railroad
purchases was consummated yesterday
when five blocks in thiekly populated
part of the city were transferred 10 the
Great Western railroad. The property
is between Sixteenth and Nineteenth
streets, ON Leavenworth avenuti, and
the price paid is $3.50. 1000. The ae,quisi-
ton of this section was a great. coup
for the r,oad, as 1t brings the termnia:
and freight yards right into the heart
of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19

TURKEY HAS NOTHING 70 GAIN
Powers Would Not Consent to oecupa-
tion of Bulgarian Territory BY til.
suitan's Government in Any Event
Nations Arc All Anxious to Re-
store Peace.

London. Sept. 19.-The Associated
Press learns that the war between Tur-
key and Bulgaria is not regarded as
Imminent by foreign officers and 9TH
er diplomatic centers ia London, and
II IS stated that under no circumstances
will the powers permit Turkey to oc-
cupy Bulgarian territory, hence Turkey
has nothing to gain by hostilities. Re.
garding the renewed rumors that the
British fleet Is going to Turkish waters
the Associated Press is officially in
formed that as Balkan matters have
been left in the hands of Russia, and
Austria, such action Is not contemplate
ed by Great Britain or, so far as
known, by any other power. In the
meantime the powers will delay ex-
changing communication. with view
of determining on some possible means
Of restoring erder in European Turkey,
but so far they have devised no plan
that would not be likely to increase
rather than diminish the gravest situa-
ton.
Constantinople. Sept. 19.-[Fridayl
Within the last twenty-four hours
q more reassuring feeling has prevailed
due to the assurances received that
the Bulgarian mobilization Is only ap-
piled to few regiments and intended
for reinforcement Of frontier posts.
Further successes Of the Turkish troops
are reported and the present forces In
Roumanian vilayets is considered suf-
icient to cope with the situation. For
these reasons 1t Is declared rumors OF
mobilization OF the Fourth
and Fifth Turkish army corps have
no foundation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
MOB RIOT At PHlLADELPHIA.
sympathizers With Striking Textile
Workers Attack Non Union Men.

Philadelphia, Sept. IA mob of a
thousand men and boys, sympathizers
with the striking textile workers. at
noon today attacked the dye works OF
William kadward, in the northeastern
section of the city, exciting conflict
between the mob and hundred police
men who were detailed to guard the
plant and protect nom union dyers. At
noon the crowd assailed the buildings
with stones The police charged the
mob but were unable to disperse the
rioters. Word was sent to a nearby
police station and three patrol wagons
hurried to the mill In these non union
men were conveyed to a place of safety,
escorted by mounted policemen. Fur
ther trouble is expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19

Conner in his home, and I Will on Cap
tain Hull here In Des Moines, as did
at Pleasantville In his district, and
shall continue to show the record all
over the state. If they choose to not
discuss the subject OF asset currency,
very well.
..But II can Judge by the way the
people turn out at the meetings and
the interest they take in live pplietca3
subjects there will be very large vote
out this fall in Iowa. This is not ar
off year by any means
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
MURDERER is SURROUNDED.
Slayer Of Three Women Trapped in {
Corn Field

Hastings, Neb.. Sept. 19.-Tom Mad
ison the alleged murderer Of three
women across the line in Kansas, was
surrounded in a corn field seven miles
southwest OF Blue Hill.
Early yesterday he was in the
vicinity Of Bladen. where he took
breakfast. Two blcodhounds were sent
from Lincoln to Bladen yesterday.
Madison is armed, but a large party
is hunting him, and it is thought he can
not escape
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
ANOTHER BUXTON MURDER.
Man and Woman Shot at Dance Hall
Woman May Die.

Special to TlmeS-RepuDlcdH.
Oskaloosa, Sept. 19.-The Il. r. hall
at Buxton situated over Cooper's drug
store and Bingham's grocery. was oc.
cupied Thursday night by company
OF merry dancers. The evening had
been one OF much pleasure Shortly
before midnight William Truhart an
Miss Ada Harvey were leaving the hall
when at the bottom Of the stairs VIII
Scott assaulted them and immediatel,
discharged shot gun. A slight wound
was inflicted In Trahart's arm, but
"a large portion OF the discharge entered
the won1an's left side tearing a fear
ful wound.
Scott escaped. Sheriff Doner was
telegraphed for Friday morning ana
has not up to this time been heard
from. Miss Harvey is In a very dan
gerous condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY

The Weather.
Sun Rises Sept. 20, 5.45; Sets, Col.
For Jowa--F'air tonight and Sunday
warmer tonight and in the east and
central Sunday.
For Illinois'-Fair and warmer to-
right and Sunday.
For South Dakota-Generally fair
tonight and Sunday; warmer tonight;
cooler in the extreme west Sunday.
PAGE ONE.
Telegraphic News.
Balfour Severely Criticised by Press.
Talk of Chamberlain for Premier.
Balkan Situation Shows Improve
ment.
Heavy Damage by Flood at La
Crosse
Shaw OF the Methodist Ticket.
Ed Hunter and Others Under Ban.
Criminal Prosecution Is RECON-
mended
Sullivan On the Republican Vote.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
lows News in Brief,
Prominent Farmer Is Missing.
Franklin County's Unique Record.
Garner Claims Court House.
Iowa Falls Entertains Crowd.
Baird May Turn States Evidence.
From All Over Iowa.
PAGE FOUR.
| Editorial.
| Not the Fault of Law.
| Holding the Farm Trade
Creamery Consolidation.
! Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Sunday Readng-"Ahce Of VIM
| cennes."
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
Open Shop Opposed by Unions
| Hama Challenged to Debate.
| Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
| Smooth CRATER Arrested.
| Worked Local Business Men.
| Prisoners Are Arralgned.
| Negroes Way of Waving Indictment.
Trades and Labor Assembly Fair.
| Local Comment.
| The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commerciai:
| Board Of Trade Quotations.
Review OF the Markets.
| Condition Of Trade.
Iowa Sports Gossip.
l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
NAY NOT REVISE WAR RULES.
Failure Of All Powers 20 Name Dele.
oates TO Congress.


Paris, Sept. 1s.-unofncial but relia-
BILE Information has been received here
to the effect that the proposed congress
of the powers, for the purpose Of re-
vising the Geneva convention. estab-
fishing the rights and treatment Of pris.
oners OF war. neutrala wounded, ETC..
which was to have taken place shortly
probably Will be postponed indahr4tely.
France, Great Britain. Italy, Austria.
and Russia named delegates. but Ger
many has not named delegate. az It
is understood that she does not desire
any change in the present status OF
prisoners, etc, during state Of belli-S
gerency. Therefore. In the absence Of
general international acceptance Of
the proposal to revise the rules Of war.
the meeting OF the congress practically
has been given UP.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
RAID BY SOLDIERS
Guard Thrown Round House in Which
Free Coinage Union Was Holding
Meeting and All the Leaders Arrested
AZ Altman, Col.

victor, Col. Sept 1e.-At midnight
last night two hundred soldiers visited
a meeting of the Free Coinage Union
at Altman and arrested seven Of the
most prominent union men in the dis
trict. A guard was thrown around tn
nounced that every man, beforewya
meeting place and the officers an
nounced thar every man, before he was
allowed to depart would have to sub
NIT to examination. No specific charge
was placed against the prisoners. They
are held under the same conditions
as the other men who have been ar
rested since the arrival Of the militia
in the district. All the members of the
executive committee in charge Of the
strike are now confined to the military
guard house and other men have taken
charge Of the strike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
sTRE:ETER SEEKS LIBERTY.
Head Of District of Lake Michigan
Sues Out Haheae Corpus Writ.

Milwaukee. Sept. 19.--Captain George
Wellington Streeter. the Chicage lake
front squatter, whoo is serving sem
tence for lnanslaughter in Chicago, pro-
poses to make an appeal to the United
States for restoration to liberty
Judge j. w. d. Pierce of Chicago came
to Milwaukee yesterday and obtained
writ of habeas corpus from Judge
jenkins of the United States circuit
court ordering the Illinois authorities
to produce the body of the prisoner In
the United States circuit and show
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-19
NEGROES Lynch Negro.

Luxora, Ark, Sept. 1s.-Negroes last
night overpowered the sheriff here and
took out a negro named HELEN, and
hanged him to a water tank. where
the body was left dangling until this
morning. HELEN was charged with
criminally assaulting two little negro
girls, aged and 10.