davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-07-16
captains of industry and they are
honOred above all other men.

The Austrian empire is composed Of
many races who hate each other and
for a long time it has been in state
CT semi-anarchy. Of late matters have
grown worse and there is much us
turbance, especially in Hungary. The
old emperor, who seems to have had
more domestic sorrows than fall to the
lot OF most men, is heartily tired of
it all. Last week he announced that
If order was not Immediately restored
he would abdicat> The. heir apparent
is hated al. over the empire and espe-
cially in Hungary. If the old emperor
ahdicates there will be revolution and
chaos, war and bloodshed, and what
The end will be no man can foretell.
The map of Europe may be changed.
Another trust of the New eJrsey
breed went into the hands of re-
ceiver the other day. Twenty-seven
-four mills in Pennsylvania went into
a combine and issued 100000 OF
stock and 100000 of bonds. Thew
failed to meet the interest on the bonds
and not cent has been distributed as
dividends on the 81 00O,O 900 stock. The
stock is total loss and it is said
that many people will lose their all.
If they had been readers of The In
dependent they would not new be
raupers.
If our exports to Cuba continue to
decline at the rate they have fer the
last few months we will soon have
no trade at all with that country ex-
cept the One-sided sort which con-
sists in buying from it immense guam
titles of sugar and tobacco and selling
| nothing in return. That Platt amend
| ment don't seem to work worth a cent.
| A short time ago the papers gave an
| interview with Mr.. Cannon, the next
| speaker of the house, in which q very
positive stand was taken by him
against the rag baby currency advo-
Gated by Aldrich and demanded by
the New York banks. Then another
interview with Mr.. Cannon was pub
lished partially denying the first one.
The New York Herald and papers Of
that stripe are very insistent that some
sort of rubber currency bill shall
be passed at the next session Of con-
gress and Wall street never yet de-
manded anything of congress. that It
did not get
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-07-16
NEWS OF THE WEEK


1t is said by the papers in Massa-
chusetts that when the Liberty Bell
was on exhibition in that state that
the Poles, Hungarians, Swedes, Nor
wegians and even the Chinese showed
much more reverence for that relic of
the days when men were willing to
die for liberty than the Americans did.
Most of the foreigners raised their
hats as they passed by, but the Amer
leans looked at it as they would any
curiosity and seemingly only to say
that they had seen it.
Trusts continue to go into the hands
of receiver every week, but the great
dailies have no comment to make.
Last week the New England cotton
yarn trust passed a dividend even on
the preferred stock and the stock has
fallen to 25. 1t was one of the reg
ulation kind consolidated a lot of
mills and issued $5,000,000 preferred
and $5,000,000 common stock, reduced
the number of superintendent and
clerks and was going to coin money
by "capitalizing prosperity" There
are more to follow.
The leaders of the republican party
are just beginning to realize that they
have a race problem on hand Of the
most serious character Anarchy
reigns in a good many parts of the
United States. Many white people as
we'll as blacks have lost their lives
The courts have Leen defied and tt
maintain a semblance of order the
military forces have been called upon
In very many places the negroes are
preparing to flee the country just al
the Jews flee from Russia. The negroes
have presented petitions to some o
the state governments for aid to enabl,
them to return to Africa and such ;
petition will be presented to the mex
congress.
The New York republican dailie
still continue to blame the savager
of lynching upon the southern peopl
and claim that it is the outgrowth O
the "old secession spirit" While tn
south is no more guilty than tn
north There have been victim
burned at the stake In Colorado, i
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-07-16

handful of Americans there, for they
cannot endure the climate. He says
that even in the revenue service, posi-
lions that are sought after here at
home and held to while life lasts be-
cause they are considered so desirable,
seven out of eight refuse to serve
longer than year and then return
home. 1t is his opinion that the ISL
ands will be simply dependency" as
India is to the British government, and
while dependency the natives will
make no effort at advancement. How
ever we look at the matter this Phil
ippine invasion is sad piece of bust
ness.
T. Thomas Fortune, whom the pres
ident sent to the Philippine islands on
an inspection trip, has returned and
says: "The whites cannot live there
and make living. If they live at all
lit is as a parasite. The white man
may go there and suck blood-he can
not make it; for the white man in that
climate is the most listless being i'm
aginable.''
The bondholders are getting in their
work in fine shape in the Philippines.
There are to be $1,000 900 more certifi-
Gates of Indebtedness issued during the
| next few weeks. Those islands will
soon be bonded for all the traffic will
| bear. The people there have not a
word to say about how much indebt-
edness shall be created against the
| islands.
Great Britain is the great imperial
nation, but its imperialism has never
helped the men who toll in that coun-
try. England has colonies and Deepen
denotes in every part of the world, yet
recent census report of the city OF
London shows that there is only one
employer for every five persons asking
for work. The last imperial effort
that in South Africa, has made the
matter worse. The men who were
fighting for British Imperialism ir
South Africa short time ago, are
now starving by the tens of thou
sands in the streets of London.
Gustave Terlinden, director of ;
large company in Prussia has jus
been sentenced to six years imprison
ment for overissuing stock. If th
courts Of the United States would ad
minister justice after that fashion th
penitentiaries would have to be en-
larged. Here such chaps are calle
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-07-16

Kansas, in Indiana, and Illinois.
These are all northern states and I'M
der republican rule. 1t is very evident
that it has not been the spirit of Sc
cessiOn" that caused the inhuman bar
barities in those states. The Inuepen-
dent can tell these partisan writer's a
truth or two concerning these worse
than savage outbreaks. II is not the
spirit of secession" but the spirit of
Imperialism that has brought about a
condition of affairs which disgraces
the United States in the eyes of the
whole world. If the United States
soldiers can torture the brown-skinned
people of the Asiatic islands, burn
their towns and ravage their coasts,
why should not Infatuated whites burn
negroes at the stake in these United
States?
The big gambling den Of New York,
one that even Jerome dare not raid,
is getting a little too rotten for those
who have built it up. The In5epen-
cent had its say about the corner in
cotton some time ago and now the
Financial Chronicle is forced to pro-
test. 1t says: Such operations ought
not to be possible; they ought not to
be countenanced by any reputable in
stitution. They are disorganizjng to
every legitimate interest dependent
upon the price of the staple. What
merchant or manufacturer can make
provision against such an unnatural
proceeding? The affair needs to be
| investigated. Banks as we'll as other
participators in the movement should
| be made to disclose their interest and
the assistance they have extended to
the corner" These much-vaunted
| captains of industry" are just what
The Independent has so often called
them, namely, financial pirates.
The Boston Transcript has very
bright and energetic Washington cor
respondent who signs his article:
Lincoln" When congress adjourned
he went to the Philippines to find on
how things were there for himself. HI
writes home that IL we hold the isl
ands for the next fifty years, at thu
end of that time there will be only
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
SHOP FORCE REDUCED.
Large Number Of Milwaukee Employees
Dismissed at DUBUQUE.

Dismissed at Dubuque.
Dubuque, Jan. 12.-An order from the
general manager OF the Chicago. Mil
waukee g. ST. Paul railroad advising
Master Mechanic Brown to lay off 10
per cent of the men employed at the
local shops OF the company has caused
no little excitement In the upper end
of the city. Friday evening 100 en-
ployes of the car and locomotive shops
were told that foyyths time being their
services were no longer required and
that they need not come to work Sat
urday morning. The wholesale dismiss
sal of men can not be explained. There
is now more work at the shops than the
full force can attend 70. For some time
past a force of men nave been working
at night in order to catch up with the
work on hand. The laying off of the
men has started all kinds of rumors IN
railroad circles. One of these Is to the
effect that the Milwaukee has secured
control OF the Great Western and Will
have some Of It's Wosx done elsewhere
Another rumor is to the effect that the
company seeks to be able to declare q
dividend at its annual meeting ana is
cutting down expenses for the time be-
ing. No matter what the motive. the
laying off of the men at this time OF
the year is regarded as a very serious
matter for the city. but 1t is generally
believed that the men will be out OF
employment only temporarily.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
ON IOWA IDEA LINES
Governor Mcmillan, of Tennessee, Says
Congress Must Apply Remedies to
Trusts Fostered by the Tariff.

Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 12.-Governor
Mcmillan retires from Office this
month. after an incumbency OF fouf
years and his last message was pre-
sented to the general assembly today.
On the subject of trusts, the governor
says: "Our people have no prejudices
that would cause them to urge enact
ment Of laws discouraging the use OF
capital, however large the amount, for
industrial developments. Against this
there can be no complaint, but COM
binations to crush competition, restrict
production and thereby enhance the
prices of necessities are prejudical and
demand the wisest legislation" The
messages declares that to congress
must be. left the application of those
remedies against trusts which exist
by reason Of the protective tariff, but
that there are on the state statutes
and strenuous laws against trusts for
the efficient enforcement of which
funds should be used by the governor
or attorney general. or both, acting
conjointly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
FOR a STATUE OF IOWA.
Governor cumn,ins Wants Suggestions
for AIleuorical Figure.

Governor cummins Wants Suggestions
for AIlegorical Figure.
Des Moines. Jan. 12.-Governor Cum
Minis is anxious to have suggestions Tor
an allegorical statue representing Iowa
to be used at the st. Louis exposition.
The governor received yesterday let
ter from Ex-Governor Francis of st.
Louis, head of the exposition manage
ment, giving details as to the figure.
According to his letter, plans have been
made for coionnade and terrace flank
ing cascades on Art hill on the eXposi-
tion grounds. 1t is proposed to place
between the columns Of the colonnades
allegorical statues representing the
twelve states and two territories carved
out of the Louisiana purchase. Cover
nor Francis asks Governor Cummins to
suggest the spirit which in his opinion
the statue of Iowa should embody.
The statues will be single figures,
fourteen feet high, on pedestals eight
feet high. The cost of modelling will be
paid by the exposition management,
and the most noted sculptors of the
country will be employed Governor
Francis says it is hoped each state will
have bronze or marble figure, to be
permanent, and to be monument to
coming generations, and that each state
will appropriate therefor. The cost will
be about $4,000, including the pedestal.
for each figure. If the states do not
appropriate, then the exposition man
agement will cause temporary plaster
figures to be installed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12

land is TO preserve the lands for homes
for the people, the policy now being en-
forced in Hawaii seems to be to utilize
the public domain solely for the pur-
pose of revenue, and consequently but
very little of the public lands are being
sold. but large tracts placed under long
leases, policy which in the judgment
of your committee, should not be con-
tinued under any circumstances or for
any length of time" In addition to the
recommendation that the leasing sys-5
tenn be abolished, the committee sug-
gests that the control of the lands inn
mediately be taken from the territorial
government and be vested in the interi-
or department at Washington. The ap-
pointment of a surveyor general for and
the creation of two land districts in
the territory are recommended and 1t
is suggested that the secretary OF the
interior should be empowered to make
a thorough investigation of conditions
pertaining to the administrator of the
ands.
The committee finds that Queen Lii
iuakaiana had no personal interest in
the crown lands which have been
claimed for her. but only an official in
terest during her reign. Such interest
would have entitled her to the rental OF
the lands, and the committee finds that
from the time of the dethronement in
1898 to Sept. ] last the rental would
have amounted to s432,37s. In view of
all the circumstances the committee
recommends that, as an act both OF
justice and national grace and wisdom,
that the senate consider with favor, on
the lines indicated IN this report, the
claim of the late Queen Liliuokalani,
now loyal private citizen of the
United States. and make such reasona-
BILE provision for her as the facts here
presented may seem to justify"
The committee recommends the dis
allowance of claims made by other per-
sons protesting to be members OF the
late royal family of Hawaii
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
Canine plant for Harlan.

Specia! to Times Republican.
Harlan, Jan. 12.-For several months
past there has been some talk OF y
canning plant being built at this place.
Recently Chicago gentleman Interest
ed in promoting canning plants ana
another gentleman from Blair. Neb, IN
terested in operating such plants, were
in Harlan to consult with the COM
mercial Exchange regarding the build
ing of plant here. They made prop
osition, but on laying the matter before
the Exchange it was decided that their
proposition would no. be feasible at
this time The gentlemen who were
here were much pleased with the loca-
ton and there is good reason to be-
lieve that the subject will be given
further consideration.
On Jan. 27th the Commercial Ex-
change will hold their annual banquet
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
Vail Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Vail, Jan. 12.-Mrs. o'Boyle, an old
resident. and mother of Jerry and Frank
O,Boyie. died and was buried here yes
terday.
A train load of fat cattle left here for
the Chicago market Saturday morning.
A. j. Barrow, NJ. Giblin, A. j. Adams.
Bert McAndrews and Pat McCarty
started for Chicago Saturday morning
with stock.
j. p. Smith, our obliging agent here.
for the past eleven years, is on the sick
list. and on account of the i'll health of
himself and wife was forced to take a
rest. and resigned temporarily. He will
take a month or more of much needed
rest. Mrs. Smith is in very poor health
and Mr. Smith has certainly overwork-
ed himself, and it is to be hoped he Will
soon be well again. He has applied
himself too closely to the company's in
terests for his own welfare, but every
one regrets not seeing his obliging face
in the office for awhile, at least. Mr..
c. L. Strock takes his place for the
present.
The forest team of the Modern Wood
men Of America camp will give it's an
nual ball on the night Of Jan. %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
FIND cHARRED BODY.
Wife Of Rich New York Banker Burned
10 Death,


New York, Jan. 12.-Mrs. Florine
Henry. the wife of Philip s. Henry,
wealthy coffee merchant, and daughter
of the late banker, Leonard Lewisohn,
was burned to death Sunday In fire
that almost entirely destroyed the resi-
dence of the family at 81 East Fifty
sixth street. Alberta Erickson, domes-
tic. Jumped from the fourth-story win
dow and received injuries from which
she died soon afterwards.
The fire, which originated from an
unknown cause, had gained considera-
bile headway before it was discovered,
for when the first alarm was sent out
the house was in flames from cellar 10
roof.
Mrs. Henry's two infant children
were saved by their nurse, who ran
with them to the street. Immediately
after The discovery of the fire. Mr. Hen
nv. who was slightly burned, was res
cued by a policeman. who entered the
house before the arrival of the nremen.
n was supposed that his wife had al
ready escaped.
After the fire had been extngulsheu
Mrs Henry's charred body was found
IN her bedroom on the second floor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
His Latest Note on the Vene.
zuelan Controversy Some
what Evasive
MATTERS NOW AT sTANDsTILL
Nothing Further Will Be Done Till the
Arrival Of Bowen at Washinston-it
Is Expected He Will Have Full Au-
thority to Settle for Venezuela Out
side Arbitration Court.

Berlin. Jan. 12,-The foreign office
here is somewhat puzzled by President
Castro's note. He aviods specific ac-
ceptance of the powers stipulations
and seemingly leaves the basis for set
clement as indefinite as in his preced-
Ing dispatch, agreeing gradually to ar
bitration. The presidents reply has
really not advanced the matter at all,
but it is confidently supposed he has
given Bowen power of attorney.
Nothing will be done from this side
until Bowen reaches Washington. 1t
is hoped that full agreement will be
attained without arbitration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
EVIDENCE AGAINST ROADS.
They Are Shown to 7s Responsible for
Coal Famine.

Chicago, Jan. 12.-The special grand
jury which has been called to investi-
gate conditions resp ponsible for the coal
famine, continued today to hear evil
dence which the attorney general and
states attorney have secured against
the coal operators and big dealers.
It is said the investigators have dis
covered that. trains of coal cars wer<a
side tracked and placarded with in-s
structions to freight crews to hold con-
signments indefinitely and that hun-S
dreds Of tons of coal have been taken
from the cars and heaped up along the
tracks. Attorney General Hamlin de-
lclared the investigation would not be
confined to Chicago, but would reach
out so as to take up conditions thruout
the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
SOL BLOTCKY FAILS
Dry Goods and Clothing Firm 4 Jeffs..
son Goes to the Waii-Liabilitiss Not
Vet Known.

Special to Times Republican.
Jefferson, Jan. 1.-THE dry goods
and clothing house of Sol Blotcky
closed its doors this morning, notice be-
ing posted upon the door stating that
the stock was in the hands of assignees
for the benefit of creditors. The fall
ure was considerable of a surprise to
Jefferson, almost every one considering
Mr. Blotcky to be on a sound financial
basis. Liabilities are unknown, but it
is understood most of them are bills due
wholesale dry goods and clothing hous-
es. Mr.. Blotcky's local bills are small,
he owing very little here in the city. He
has made it a principle to settle on the
10th day of each month for bills of the
month before for all local outstanding
accounts, SO 1t is supposed he owes for
nothing but accounts contracted during
the month of December. The stock is
in the hands of c. w. Moore, as as
signee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
Ferries Have Tough Iins.

Detroit. ian. u Owing to the ais.
most impenetrable mass Of snow and
ice in; the Detroit riSer ferries lrst2 ssTarsr
difiiculty in crossing the river todaN,.
Two railroad ferry boats were In tte
river all night bucking the Ice with paas
senger trains aboard.
The Wabash east bound continental
limited was here on the ferry Great
Western soon after midnight and dik
not arrive at the dock in Windsor untA
noon. While the passengers were kepe
warm during their twelve hours trik
across the river, there was no dining
car on the ferry and it was hungry lot
of people that went to the hotel for
dinner, after the trains arrival. The
ferry was in no danger at any time.
Detroit's advertisement for bids to
supply the municipal coal yard resulted
in an offer, OF only three thousand tone
of soft coal from a Columbus, O., 1rnh
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
REAL EsTATE CHANGES.
eh.,hv County Farms Bringing High
0ne Prices. One Selling at 500 Per

Acre.
special to Times Republican.
Harlan. Jan. 12.-Shelby county
farms are exchanging hands at top
nrices. There has been some talk OF
lower prices for real estate on ac-
count of slight stringency In money
matters, but this does not seem TO ar
feet prices in the least IN TINS vlcli..s.
Among recent sales is the J. II. Louis
TOWN near Harlan to D. j. Phillips al
500 o per acre. The Great Western
omaha line passes thru this farm and
Mr. Louis received about SIS per acre
from the railroad company, SO that ne
is getting s125 per acre for his quarter
section OF land.
Another sale recently made was the
w q Goodner farm four miles south
east of Harlan to Chris. Jensen. This
farm consists of 100 acres and Is also
cut nv the Great Western right of way
The price paid was $3.50 per acre.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
Goa, Shortage Causing Concern.

Reading. Pa Jan. 12.-Ihe Phlladei-
,,,i, G. Reading railroad officials report
that for the week ending Sunday nighs
more anthracite coal was taken down
the main line than for any previous,
week in years. The total Is 10000 oil
all c,asses of cars. or an average oil
Too cars for each working day for
tho week. equal to nearly 225,o0o tons.
r,bis was distributed in the company's
territory as far as New York and along
its branch in this state and else
where.
The coal famine thruout this section
has reached such an acute stage that
many industries In the smaller towns
will soon have to close, and In the
country districts the distress is so
widespread that teams have started
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
Settles Penninaton's Debts.

Milwaukee, Jan. IA Racine dis
patch says that all the debts of NJ j..
Pennington have been settled by his
wife, and that their personal effects
will not be sold by the sheriff. Mrs.
Pennington says her husband has not
deserted her, and she knows where he
is. She says her father died, leaving
her an income of $500 a month, and she
and her husband will return to Racine
in March. Warrants issued against
Pennington have been withdrawn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-12
LABOR WAR ENDED
Judee Withrow Settles Question OF
Rioht TO Use River Front.


Burlington, Jan. 12.-One of the Bit
terest labor conflicts experienced IN
Burlington has just been ended by
decision of Judge Withrow. The Ice
Dealers association and the union
teamsters came into conflict over the
question of right to use the river front
for ice hauling. The angry mobs nearly
came to blows. Judge Withrow declded
the dispute by directing that both shall
have the equal privilege of using tne
river front to cut ice and haul II. me
harvest is now fully on.
,rhe mercury registered five degrees
below zero Sunday. The weather is
clear after heavy snow storm Inere
is NO suffering on account of the short
age of coal here, altho not more than
ton can be had at time. NON , .lia.
ranlenish the supply of wood, and the
railroads are bringing in enough coal
IN keep up limited supply.