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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
SENSATIONAL DIVORCE CHARGES
Mrs. Eva Ward Says B. 6. Ward Was
Cruel and WronniY Accused Her.

Cruel and Wrongly Accused Her.
Dubuque, April 1S.-Eya Ward has
brought suit against Benjamin G. Ward
for divorce, and in the petition filed
yesterday by T.. Il. Duncan. charges
cruel and inhuman treatment of bar
barbous character.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward were married in
Colby, Kansas. December %, 1887, and
lived together until March IL, 1903.
During the fifteen years of their mar
ried life, plaintiff alleges she gave birth
to thirteen children, six of which We're
prematurely born. During the last year
plaintiff alleges. her husband has be-
come addicted to the use OF cocaine and
and that he has not support
ed the family, which resulted in her
going out and obtaining employment
to keep the family in food. She says
she secured a position with Lawrence
Fox, and that it was not long after
ward defendant had her arrested on the
charge of unfaithfulness. He has also
brought suit in the district court
against Fox for $1,000 for the aliena-
ton of his wife's affections.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
OUR NAVY At MARsElLLEs.
No Discourtesy to the Emperor Of Ger
many Was Intended.

Washington, April 1S.-The Assoc
ciated Press is authorized on the high
est authority to make this statement of
the position of the navy department in
the matter of the visit OF the United
States European squardon to Mar
|seilles: Nothing is further from the
mind of Secretary Moody or the Wash
ington government than giving offense
to Germany by extending an appropri-
ate courtesy to the sovereign of a
friendly patton. The suggestion came
from the state department that the
squadron go to Marseilles in time to
greet President Loubet. especially as it
would touch there to take on board the
new commander-in-c chief. Rear Admiral
Cotton. AS regards the visit of an
American man-of- to Kiel. no invi-
tation reached the navy department
from Berlin for the European squadron
to go there. On the same high authority,
iii is stated, had such an Invitation come
in 1t would have been accepted"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18

u
One Of the late Tom Reeds friends
and colleagues was telling u story the
other day illustrative of the distin-
guished speakers opposition to the
Spanish war and interference in Cuba.
About the time war was declared Reed
came out of his hotel one morning boil
ing mad. To friend he declared:
II would not give a drop of American
blood for all the 'dagoes' and negroes
in the island of Cuba. l would not give
the life of one American to save 3,000.-
900 of them. No, sir, would not, ex-
cept-perhaps"- here a smile spread
over his big face and he relapsed into
a down east" drawl-"yes, l believe
1 might sacrifice Senator --," and he
named senator whom he held re-
sponsible for much of the feeling that
resulted in the war with Spain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
Patent Five Horse Evener.

Atlantic, April 1S-The Jones Evener
Company, of this city, have just applied
for a patent on a five horse evener.
The company have for several years
made and sold three and four horse
eveners, their product being shipped to
nearly every state in the union, but
only until a few days ago have they
been able to hit upon plan for Ave
horse evener that would properly dis
tribute the leverage without stronT
side draft.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
Commercial Club Organized

Conrad, April 1S.-There was a meet
ing of several of the prominent business
men Friday evening at w. III. Drapers
office to perfect a Commercial Club. the
object being to promote The interests OF
our little town. Considerable Interest
was manifested and it is to be hoped
that this movement will be pushed to
completion, and that We will see our
town built up. A committee was APP
pointed to circulate a paper among the
business men, and meeting is called
for Monday night. This is a move in
the right direction. and Conrad Is noted
for making a success of whatever is for
the best interests Of the town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
IOWANs IN TROUBLE.
Two Sensational Arrests of Promin-
ent Iowa People at Los Angeles
Mr.. Mills, of Cedar Rapids, One Of
Those Arrested.

Los Angeles, Cal, April 1S.-Two
Thursday when John P. Mills, of Ce-
dar Rapids, Iowa, of the r. +. Coma
way Company, members of the Chi
|cago Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs.
Charles Lamson, of Chicago, wife of
Mills business partner. We're takeE in
to custody and locked up in the city
Jail in default of s1.50O bail each. The
two were living together in modest
cottage on Fifteenth street, having
come here together recently.
The arrests were made on telegrans
to the local police from the wronged
husband, Charles Lanson, who is now
on his way to Los Angeles from Chi
cago to prosecute.
1t appears that recently Mr.. Lamson
took his wife to Cedar Rapids to visit
with the family of his partner John p.
Mills. A day or two after the arrival
Icf the Lamsons at the home of Mills,
Mrs. Lamson and Mills eloped, the one
leaving a deserted wife and family
and the other an abandoned husband.
Mrs Lamson is in appearance q quiet
little woman of charming manners and
bears the stamp of one accustomed to
polite society. Mr.. Mills is good look
ing, polished and a fine dresser. Last
night the two were in separate wards in
the city Jail.
Lamson telegraphed to his wife, in
care of the chief of police, begging her
to take the first train home to Chicago,
and saying that if she would do so all
would be forgiven and there would be
no arrests or any publicity TO follow
The deserted husband begged her in
this telegram and another one followed,
to abandon Mills and come back to
her home. In the name of her dead
mother and her heart broken relatives" ;"
To these pleadings Mrs. Lamson replied
to the chief of police that she would
rather stay and face her trouble with
the man of her choice and that she
could not live again with her husband,
for they We're uncongenial.
When this reply was wired back to
Chicago Lamson replied by wiring inn
mediately ordering the arrest of his
wife and Mills and requesting that they
be held until he could reach Los An
geles to prosecute. 1t is stated here that
the Mills and Lamson families are So
cially prominent in their respective
l,ors1aS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18

placed against him. He told the Off
GERS that he could not see any occasion
for charging him with the murder OF
Forney, since he and FoIney had been
companions for a numbrr of years and
in fact had worked on the same train
as brakelaen for seven years. He SAID
he would have nor troublegziii showing
that he was not connected with the
crime.
There has been a considerable sellti-
ment, however for the hc.ding of Cha
ney under closer guard until some solu
ton is mad of the Forney murder. lie
has been at liberty on $3.50 bonds as
state witness since his arrest shortly
after the murder and that has been
deemed sufficient.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18

rets were damaged and the gun mounts
and decks We're sprung badly. Inc
Oregon, the Indiana, the Texas, and
the other ships of the navy will have
to be equipped with new heavy arma-
ment-that is, the ten and twelve inch
guns.
The accident on the Iowa has demon
strated to the satisfaction of some OF
the naval officers that the life of big
gun is between 100 and 125 shots, while
Others claim the life is 200 shots. Be
fore the Spanish war 1T was claimed
that these monster guns We're good for
about 100 shots. The gln of the Iowa
which exploded har been fired 12S times.
President Roosevelt has insisted on
the gun crews having practice with the
big guns to enable the men to be bet
ter qualified to fire with great precis-
ion and accuracy during an actual
war; This has been done very recently.
and a number of accidents have re-
suited. II Is asserted by the naval off,
GERS that in view of the limited period
of usefulness of the guns, if this prac-
tice is continued and war should en-
sue unexpectedly, the government
would be found totally unprepared, on
account OIL the dlSaDleu conultloh VI tHe
guns.
Therefore. practice with the heavy
guns may be stopped and the smaller
guns be used for this purpose.
Owing to the gun problem confront
ing the navy a board has been ap-
pointed to inspect the gun factory at
the Washington navy yard with a view
to extending 1t so as to equip it to fur
nish the guns required. The force now
works twenty four hours a day. and it
lis unable to turn out enough guns for
the ships.
The other problems presented are re-
ceiving the thoughtful consideration of
the naval officials, who hope to settle
them satisfactorily.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
j. E. chaney placed Under Arrest for
Forney Killing.
c,,,-o;,l II, r,;,,,ac PaDubiican


Council Bluffs. April 1S-James r.
CLANCY was placed under arrest last
night by Detective Murphy and Consta-
BILE Alberti. charged with the murder
of Bert Forney. Aside from the rob-
bers, Chaney is believed TO be the only
living witness of the killing of Bert
Isorney in his saloon at 1927 West
Broadway the night of April 3.
According to statement from Chief
of Police Tibbits last hight, Chaney's
arrest is more for the sake of holding
him as witness in the Rogers case
than anything else, however, notwith-
standing the fact that or the book at
the police station he Is charged with
murder.
CLANCY did not seem to be at all
worried about the charge that was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
DEFENSE IS ALIBI
James Howard, on Trial for Murder
of GoebeL Testifies in His Own Be.

Frankfort, KY. April 1s-James
Howard testified ir his own defense to i
day in the trial for the murder of
Goebcl His defense is an alibi. He
denied he knew either Taylor. Culton
or Goebel and emphatically denied he
ever saw Youtsey, until he met him Il.
jail after their arrest or that he ever
received letter from Governor Taylor
or did anything to which Youtsey testi-
fled.
indianapolis, April 1s.-W. S. Taylor.
ex-governor Of Kentucky, who lives in
this city. in an interview today says
as far as he remembers he never met
James Howard while he was governor
of Kentucky. He also says he did not
know Frank Cecil. who gave evidence
"Wednesday, charging him With beini;
responsible for the murder Of Goebel
and says he never conferred with
Youtsey upon any important matter,
denying having ever dictated any letter
to yInMard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
FOR HIGHER WAGES
Northwest Iowa Teachers Begin the
Agitation for More Pay.


Agitation for More Pay.
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City. April 1S.-The Northwest
Iowa Teachers Association which is in
session here is taking UP the question
of higher wages. The teachers are
poorly paid and the organization is urg-
ing a demand for higher salaries. The
feeling of the teachers was reinforced
by stirring address by President
Homer II. Seerley Of the Iowa State
normal school, who urged move-
ment in the direction OF higher salaries:
Concerted action in this direction is be-s
ing discussed. Some of the teachers
are considering the advisability of or
ganizing in affiliation with the Fedora
ton of Labor, according to the model.
furnished by the Chicago school The
politics of the meeting is lively. SUI.
perintendents William Stevens of Sioux
City, A. f. Storm of Cherokee and
George H. Mule of Fort Dodge. are
being discussed for the presidency with
chances favoring the latter. The next
meeting will probably be held at Fort
Dodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18

President Ramsey of the Wabash
railroad was not much perturbed over
the strike which threatened his sys-
TEN few weeks ago. Il suppose" he
said philosophically the men will quit
the clerks will be given vacation, I'll
discharge their duties and then at
tempt to fire an engine" Will the SYM
pathy of the public be with the men
or the road?" asked an interviewer
~ believe with the road" said Presi-
dent Ramsey. We'll issue passes to all
who apply. When these people find
that the road is tied up they will con-
denim the strikers. BY the time oper-
ations are resumed the time limit on
the passes Will have expired"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
BIG GUNS DAMAGED.
Feard That Enormous Expenditures
Will Be Necessary to Repair Battle
ships of United States Navy.

ships of United States Navy.
Washington, d. c., April 1S.-The
serious and frequent accidents to the
battleships of the United States navy
have caused much concern to the adj
ministration. Grave problems have
been presented by the series of acci-
dents to the warships. and the naval
officials are alarmed over the outlook
and are wondering to what extent the
strength Of the navy has been i'm
paired.
1t is feared that many Of the battle
ships will have to be equipped with ne:y
guns of large caliber. necessitating the
expenditure of millions of dollars. The
heavy gun practice may have to be
abandoned; stronger turrets and gun
mounts supplied: boilers of an i'm
adopted, and new gun factory for
supplying the armament for battle
ships may have to be erected.
The unfortunate and costly acci-
dents to the battleships Illinois. Iowa,
and Maine, Some of which involved the
loss OF life, have attracted the atten-
tion of naval officials to the condition Of
the navy. Recently the sea boarded
the battleship Illinois and the deck
sank to such an extent that when
waves wash the decks the water re-
mains there. The fact that breakers
sunk the deck several inches indicates
that the superstructure OF the yes-
sci is faulty and it will require a large
expenditure to strengthen this ship.
Only q short time ago the Maine re-
turned from the practice cruise in de-
plorable condition. This vessel will be
put in dry dock, where it will remain
for six months, undergoing repairs as
result of the trip. The boilers are
badly damaged, caused by their failure
to stand the test of fire or by being
overfired.
The superstructure of the building is
The superstructure of the vessel is
shaken badly and the newest schip of
the navy is in serious condition. This
was caused by the target practice.
In firing the twelve inch guns the tur-
mounts of the secondary battery of the
ship are damaged badly.
1t will cost about 100000 to repair
the Maine, but the most serious aspect
of the case is that the other new ships
of the navy are equipped with the same
type Of boilers as those of the Maine.
1t may be necessary to replace these
boilers with others at Il serious cost.
Still another serious accident hap
pened TO one crack battleship, the Iowa,
During the target practice off Pensa-
cola one of the twelve inch guns of the
Iowa exploded. the fragments crashing
thru three decks, wrecking them and
killing three men and wounding four
others.
1t is estimated that 100000 will be
required to put the Iowa in fighting
shape again, and this vessel will be in
dry dock for months.
While there Is much uneasness be-
cause of the weakness of the super
structure of the gun mounts of the tur-
rets, and the apparent defects in the
new type of boilers, the question which
is giving the most concern is that of
the guns. 1t is feared that the Massa-
chusetts. the Puritan. the Terror. the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
NEW CRUISER LAUNCHED.
The West Virginia, Sister Ship to the
California.

Newport News. April 1S.-The cruiser
West Virginia was launched this after
noon. Miss Catherine Vaughn, eldest
daughter of Governor White, of West
Virginia, acted as sponsor.
The West Virginia, which is sister
ship to the California, and Pennsyl-
vania, is an armoured cruiser of a.
900 tons displacement The hull is of
steel. 50o feet long, 69h foot beam.
horse power of $4,000 is indicated, to
produce speed of % knots. Her COM
plement will be forty-seven officers,
3S3 seamen and marines Her battery
consists of four S-inch breech loading
rifles. fourteen 6-inch rapid fire guns.
eighteen 3-inch, twelve 3-pounders
four 1-pounder automatic rapid fire.
six colts automatic, two machines, and
two 3-inch field guns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
THE RELIANCE NEARLY READY.
Builders Trial Of the Yacht to Take
Place Soon.

Bristol, r. l., April 1e.-While the
sailors on board the Constitution were
being given practice in sail handling
today workmen on the Reliance We're
singing the main boom 10 the mast. 1t
is ia feet long, so that it extends q
considerable distance oyer the stern
Altho the boom is five feet longer than
that Of the Constitution, It does not ap-,
pear to stretch iself ou. to a greater
degree, because of the long overhang of
the Reliance. The Reliance now begins
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
HOLD.UP MAN KILLED
Battle Follows Attempted Bank Rob-
berry at Wampum, Pennsylvania -
One Citizen Seriously Wounded.

Wampum. Pa, April 1S.-In the bat
tie following the unsuccessful attempt
TO rob the First National bank of this
place early today, one burglar was kill
ed and Henry Willoughby, a baker,
who surprised the thieves while at
work. seriously wounded. Willoughby
was passing the bank on his way to
work, when he was suddenly confronted
by a man who ordered him to throw up
his hands and keep quiet. He did so
but in his right hand was a revolver,
and moment lager both men fired at
each other.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
Five United States Officers In.
dicted as Result of Investi-
CATION In Porto Rico
WARRANTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED
Smuggling Charges Inquiry Completed
and Prominent Army Men Will Be
Tried-captains Lowndes, crabbs
and Butler Among the Number
Squadron to Visit at MarseiIIes.

San Juan, Porto Rico. April 1s.-As
the result of the action OF grand jury
yesterday in finding eight indictments,
following an investigation of the SNUG
Cling charges. it is unofficially reported
that warrants have been issued for the
arrest of Captain (sudeeon) Lowndes,
U. S. A; Captain Crabbs, U. S. Al;
Robert Giles, engineer; Benjamin But
Ter. former supervisor of elections;
and Paymaster Merritt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
VIII Visit kielI Also.

Washington, April 1s.-It Is an.
nounced at the navy department. today
that the European squadron. which is
to be present at the naval demonstra-
ton at Marseilles upon the return of
President Loubet from northern Africa.
will go north and be present at the Nel
celebration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
SLAUGHTER OF CANNES.
A Thousand Dogs Killed at Morris.
town. N. j.

Morristown, N. j.. Arlil 1S.-Mayor
Reeds proclamation ordering the killing
of all dogs found at large and unmuz-
zled in the city resulted in the practical
of the dogs here. The
edict went into effect yesterday and 1T
is estimated that thousand dogs have
been killed since its PRONUNCIATION. The
order was the result OF an attack of
rabies upon bulldog, during which
the animal bit about $50 other CANNES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
TROUBLE IN BALKANS.

British Hattleship Victorious Sets Sail
For Greece Friday Night.
valetta, Island, April lS.-The Brit
ish battleship Victorious. which has
been ordered to set sail for Greece ows
ing to the threatening aspect of affairs
In the Balkans, sailed during the night.
The naval review. and other ceremonies
planned for today i.. honor Of the visit
of King Edward to Malta, We're coun-
terrnanded in consequence Of the bad
weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
Russian Mills Shut Down.

Crefeld. Chensis, Russia, April 1S.-
The association of employees of the tex
tile industry in the lower Rhen has a
lockout of all its employees from May
a, because the men on a strike in one
of the factories failed to resume work
today. A hundred concerns at Crefeld
and vicinity, employing over $4,000 men.
are affected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
BRIDGE WORKERS STRIKE OFF.
Schedule Of Hours and Wages Not
60. YAt Decided Upon

New York, April 1S.-The Iron work
ers' strike against the American
Bridge Co., was settled today at q con-
ference between representatives of the
union and the superintendent of the
bridge company. 1t is understood that
the agreement provides for the men to
return to their work upon the condi-
tions prevailing befor~ the strike was
declared, and If the representatives OF
both SIDES cannot agree on the schedule
of hours and wages for the next year,
the matter Will be referred to arbitra-
ton. 1t is also understood that the
strike will be called off as soon as the
bridge company discharges the nom
union men now in its employ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
Repairing the Shamrock.

is being RAPIDLY overhauled. Destruc-
tion of her standing gear is almost
complete and everything above deck
must be renewed. A Lloyds agent in
spected the damage today. No official
estimate of the loss is available, but it
is thought that $4,000 will cover every
thing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
PLANS NEW ELECTRIC LINE.

Iowa Man Would Build From eurlina-
ton to Des Moines.
Burlington, April 1S.-The Gazette II
in receipt of letter from a prominent
Newport. Iowa, man, outlining plan
for the construction of a trolley line
between Burlington and Muscatine.
thence thru Iowa City to Des Moines.
The writer requests that his name be
not published in connection with the
affair at present, inasmuch as nothing.
definite has been done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
DENIED NEW TRIAL.

Mrs. Lille, Convicted Of Murder o
Husband, Must Serve.
David City, Neb., April 1S.-Mrs
Lena Lille, convicted of the, murder
last October of her husband, a grain
broker, was today denied a new trial.
Evidence was offered by the attorneys
for the, defense that tended to prove
perjury on the part of two jurors. The
jury recommended life imprison-
ment,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
r BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY.
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises April 10, 5:13; sets, Gas.
Iowa-Showers and thunderstorns
tonight and in the east and central
Sunday; warmer in the east tonight,
fair and cooler in the extreme west
Sunday.
Illinois-showers and probable thun-
der storms tonight and Sunday; rising
temperature.
South Dakota-Rain tonight with
cooler in the west Sunday; fair anc
cooler in the east.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
TURKS DYNAMiTED,
Rsvolutionists Resort to Desperate
Means and Finally Escape.

Salonica, April 1S.--A sanguinary
fight has occurred at the village of Opela
between revolutionists from Palanka
and Turkish troops. After the en-
counter had lasted some time. and the
Ievolutionists were getting the worst
of 1t. dozen of them being killed or
wounded. they resorted to the use of
dynamite, and hurled bombs among the
Turks, seventy of whom We're killed
and wounded. In the panic which fol-
lowed, the revolutionists broke thru the
Turkish Gordon and escaped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-18
COMING TOO FAST
Immigrants 70 Number of 100000 Will
Have Arrived in United States During
the Month Of April.

New York, April 1s. This month is
expected to break all records for inn
migration at this port. AT the close of
today's business $4,000 aliens had
passed Ellis Island in eighteen days.
Those scheduled for the remainder of
the month indicate the total for April
will exceed 10000. May of last year.
with $4,000 immigrants. is the record
month at the island. REPORTS from Eu-
ropean sailing ports indicate more than
a hundred thousand aliens will arrive
next month.