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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
ST. PIERRE SURVIVOR MoeBED.
Church People Attempt His Conversion
ard Riot Results.

Passaic, N. j.. Dec. 17.-Costello
Davistosh Domingo Devanstei who de-
clares he is the sole survivor of the
destroyed City of ST. Pierre, Martin
ique, was in Passaic today, penniless
and homeless. He says that he has
been travelling about with circuses AMI
other shows and that his managers
have abandoned him.
Last night he delivered lecture at
the Zion African Methodist church In
Passaic. and small riot was precipi-
tated when several Jealous members
sought to convert him to the Protestant
faith. He declared he was devout
Catholic and that he would willingly
die for his religion. His scapular was
torn from his neck when he showed it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
GOOD CARE OF MARINES.
Unusual Precautions Taken to Guard
Health of Men in Panama.

Washington, Dec. lin cable
gram from Rear Admiral Coghlan,
commanding the naval forces in At
lantic isthmian waters, which reached
the navy department over night. the
landing of a battalion of marines from
the Prairie at Gorgon, is recorded. The
battalion will go into camp at that
place, medical officers having reported
health conditions there fairly satisfac-
tory. Gorgon is some distance above
the sea level and it is hoped the men
viii be free from tropical Illness. The
Dixie's battalion of marines has en-
camped a Empire. Care Will be taken
that all the American force on the 18TH
mus shall drink only distilled water.
and the Prairie will be kept there for
the purpose of distilling an adequate
supply In a cablegram received from
Rear Admiral Glass today the situation
on both sides of the isthmus was said
to be quiet and satisfactory.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
Short TeIearams.

Marion Crawford, the novelist, Is IN
conference with Viola Allen at Atlanta
Ca, arranging to write new play for
her.
In the trial of Isaac Gravelle, at Hell
ena. Mont, on the charge, of dynamit-
ing northern Pacific trains, an effort
is being made to connect the prisoner
with letters sent to the railroad Off
cials demanding $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
BANK ROBBERS CAUGHT.
Men Who Robbed Quimby Bank Cap
tured and Money Recovered.

'"'eo smo III WY ,,,',,asn .usos
olssia, 70 - i,,, ,,, .a,,, r,h
S'hSaioi'' -, 90,
oie" up anu iouDa ~. a,s,nraa
~ 1890 s. a s,.aaa ,,o,rs ..s,ar .hs roh-
iasi evening" lii'eer ,''ou's a' w .ns aos
berry occurred. lhes W. eap'oi -
ssN Hales soueaeasl VI ',"s
The rural tesepi'ohA .si'es' win
form a perlee. network "l Miie oNe, :,
northwestern iowa piaseo no sinai
part in the capture OF lhese ueSi,eru-
Goes. Fairly yesterday !he iNhehe pels
began ringing and )lnshns IN the larfi'
houses along the route supposed ~
have been taken by the robbers In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
THE ATTARIAN CASE.
Acting seoretary Loomis Will Take
Vigorous Measures.

Washington, Dec. 17-F'rancis B.
Loomis, assistant secretary Of state.
is acting secretary of state today in
the absence of Secretary Hay who Is
recovering from an attack Of grippe.
Loomis held conference with Mr..
Adee. second assistant secretary, today,
regarding the Turkish situation. which
became acute while Loomis was In
New York. The emphatic instructions
which Adee sent to Leishman to de-
mand an apology and reparation of the
porte for the treatment of Consul Davis
he has prepared to push the matter
received Loomis'hearty approval and
vigorously.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17

The vault and safe were completely
wrecked.
The bank was insured in the New
Amsterdam company of New York
against burglary. and will not lose any
thing.
The Bank of Quimby was started
about half a dozen years ago as a pri-
vate institution by j. S. Groves, /;
wealthy farmer OF this county. Later
it was Incorporated. The principal
stockholders of the institution are f.
D. Huxford. vice president of the sta .e
Bank of Cherokee: j. G. Hall of Cher
okee and John NJ. Hamilton of Cedar
Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
THREATENED A IRA N
elackmaiIers Demand Large Sum of
Money From an Express Company
Armed Men Sent Out to Protect the

New York, Dec. 17.-Armed detect
ives formed part OF the crew of an ex-
press train from New York for Boston.
which left here about midnight. The
train had cargo valued at million
dollars. including large sum in gold.
The armed escort was sent out be-
cause of threats received by officials
of the Adams Express Co. that unless
certain amount of money was forth
coming the train would be robbed. AT
New Haven four more detectives, with
rifles. boarded the train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
Dr.. Sawyer to Succeed Drake.

Des Moines, Dec. 17.-The board of
trustees of Drake university elected DR..
j. l.. Sawyer as president of the board
to succeed the late General Drake.
DR.. Sawyer has already signified his
Willingness to accept the office. and will
enter upon the active discharge of his
duties at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
sALk AT oRANceMEN's BANNER
President Refuses Use of His Portrait
On Ledge Flag.

Wilmington, Del. Dec. ll.--Accord-
ing TO a letter received by a prominent
orangeman here. President Roosevelt
has declined to permit the Roosevelt
True Blue Lodge of Orangsmep OF
Rryn Mawr, Pa, to use his picture on
lis new banner. Recently the lodge
sent a letter to the president asking for
his portrait from which to paint pic
ture on the banner, at the same time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
WILL OPPOSE RUSSIA
Conference of Elder Statesmen and
Cabinet Ministers at Toxic.

Cabinet Ministers At TOXIC.
Toxic. Dec. ia conferences of the
elder statesmen and cabinet ministers
resulted. according to q senli- official
statement, in the determination TO OPP
pose strong front to Russia in view
of the Iatter's unsatisfactory reply to
the Japanese proposals.
Another report says it is understood
although the Russian reply Is consid-
cred highly unsatisfactory the confer
ence decided to make another and pro-
baby last attempt to arrive at friend
~ settlement. The situation is con-
siiered grave. Even the most sober
section OF the Japanese press declares
it is high time for action.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
FAMILY DEAD; BLAMEs RIVALS
liIinoi. Meat Dealer Charges Business
Enemies With Arson and Murrlar.

Joliet. H., Dec. 17.-Joseph Messer-
smith, OF Braidwood H., whose homo
and store ON Monday were destroyed
by fire. in which his wife ana daughter
and an einploye were crenated, de-
clares that the buildings We're set on
fire by business enemies for revenge.
Messerslnith recently opened a meat
market and cut prices, arousing bitter
onpoSitIon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
Panamainans Favor Treaty

Panama, Dec. 17.-lThe Junta's decree
fixing Dec. 2s as the date for election
Of representatives to the national con-
vention has been received with much
enthusiasm In towns in the Interior of
the republic. There is no doubt public
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

Sun rises Dec. Is. 1924; sets, 4:29.
iowa-Partly cloudy tonight and
Friday. with possibly snow flurries in
the east; warmer tonight and in the
east and central Friday.
nlinois-Generally fair tonight and
Friday, except possibly light snow
flurries in the north; warmer Friday
and in the west tonight.
South Dakota-Partly cloudy tonight
and Friday, warmer tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
JAPAN BALKs.
Russian Draft ct Proposed Asreemen
Not Acceptable to Japanese.

j London, Dec. 1.-THE Associated
Press is Informed that an intimation
has been received here in official quar-
ters from, Japan that the Russian draf.
of the proposed agreement is not ac-
ceptable in it's present form, and that
! rurthe: negotiations on important
questions and principles will be neces-
sary before final settlement can be
reached.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
DUKE TO WE'D FIRST COUSIN
Norfolk Gets Dispsnsation From Pope
for Marriage.

London, Dec. lit Is authoritative
ly announced that the duke OF Norfolk
is engaged to be married to the Hon.
Gwendolen Mary Maxwell, elder
daughter of Lord HeEries. AS the duke
and Miss Maxwell are first cousins,
once removed, dispensation from the
pope was necessary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
-
OFFER GENERAL BLACK.

Commander of G. A. r. to be Civil
Service Commissioner.
Wahsington, Dec. 1.-THE president
has rendered the position of civil serv-
ice commissioner. made vacant by the
death of John Il. Proctor to General
John c. Black. COMMUNICATIVE of
the Grand Army
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
pr.eide,+ Anoe,r. Wife Dead.

Ann Arbor. Mich, Dec. II. Mrs.
James b. Angel, wife of the president
of University of Michigan, died at the
family residence here today of rneu-
monia, after a brief illness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
ARMY MAN in TROUBLE.
Capt. John w. L. Phillips Charged
With lunlicatin His Accounts.

Capt. John w. {. PhiITIps Chdrge'a
With Duplicating His Accounts.
New York, Dec. 1I.-Charges du-
plicating his pay accounts today pre-
ferred against Capt. John w. l.. Phil
lips twenty seventh United States liz
fantry by Col Francis S. Dodge, chief
pay-master of department east. Dodge
has forwarded the papers in the case
to pay-master general at Washington
for further action. Captain Phillips
is on leave of absence from the regi-
ment which is now stationed in the
Philippines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
Postmssters Named.

Washington. Dec. denominations
of postmasters.
Jowa-H milne w. Robinson, ColfaS
South Dakota-Charles +. Allen
Brookings.
Nebraska--Ge b. Guffy, Elgin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
THREE BURN TO DEATH
Another Woman Badly Burned While
Trying to Awaken Woman and Two
Infant Children, Whose Home Was
Burnino.

Philadelphia. Dec. 17.-Mrs. Harry L.
Smith ard her two infant children
were burned to death early today by a
fire which occurred in their home in
oakiane. .. suburb Tney were asleep
when the fire started. Mrs. Elizabeth
she.meyer was badly burnsd While en-
deavoring to awaken them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
MEMBERS OF suNDEsRArH.
M. comtesse, President, and NJ. Rue.
cha. Vice President, of Switzer-

Rerne. Dec. I'M comtesse. a
member Of the bundesrath from Neu-
chatel. ard NJ. Ruecha. q member from
pevaud. were today elecsed respective
ly president and Vice president OF
Switzerland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
"klNe" BRADY ESCAPES.
Notorious Outlaw Who Was Caught al
Britt Breaks Jail.
ial IN Times-Republican.

Special to Times-R Republican.
Britt. Dec fixing Brady. MEM
Der of a notorious band of thieves. who
was caught stealing butter yesterday
broke Jail last night His whereabouts
are unknown,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
Steel Men in Secret Meetino.

New York, Dec. 7.-Representatives
of the big steel companies thruout
the country assembled here again to-
day. What they are doing or discus
sing is guarded with great secrecy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
PAGE ONE.

Teiegraphic News.
War Ship Finds Colombian Troops
Secret Move on Panama Unearthe1
President Roosevelt Signs Cubar
Bill.
Cuban Reciprocity Raises Grave
Point.
Daring Bank Robbery in Iowa.
Reform of Iowa Penal Laws.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
iowa News in Brief,
Iowan Invents Milking Machine.
Rest Room for Iowa Fails.
Notable Case at Webster City.
McAlpin Sent to the Pen.
Oelwein Mans Eyes Blown Out.
Nevada Woman Badly Frozen.
FACE FOUR.
Editorial.
Reading Habit and Routes.
Roosevelt and the South.
The New Departments First Re-
port.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Outside Point of View.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
Postal Report Accuses Heath.
Sensational Statements Made.
Friar Lands Are Sold.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Thawing Dynamite Explodes.
Narrow Escape for Workman.
State Has Small Fire Loss.
Farm Sells for $4,000.
Married in st. Paul.
Hog Receipts Continue Heavy.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
iowa and Commercial:
Grain Markets Shade Lower.
Board of Trade Quotations.
Livestock Markets Slow.
Steel Rail Prices Going Down.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
LIGHTNING HITS OCEAN LINER.
Teutonic Of White Star Line in Dan
uerous Storm.

New York. Dec. 17.-The White Star
liner Teutonic, which arrived today
from Liverpool. after a rough passage
was struck by lightning Sunday when
200 miles east of the New F'oundland
banks. An electric storm occurred
during a gale and a heavy snow
storm. Several bolts of lightning
struck the ship, the foretop mast be-
ing splintered Passengers We're some
what alarmed, but none We're hurt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
DIETRICH AGAIN INDICTED.
United States Senator Charged With
lllauai Act.

Omaha. Dec. l7.-Ths United States
grand jury today returned nineteen
true bills. Among the indictments Is
ore against United States Senator
Charles n. Dietrich for alleged ilisgai
leasing OF building to the government
to be used as a postoffice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
Death of JUDGE Hutchinson.

Chicago, Dec li--Judge Jonas
Hutchinson of the superior court, died
here today Of heart failure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
POSTPONE WOOD CASE.

Senate Military Affairs Committee Will
Defer Action Until January q.
Washington. Dec. 1.-THE senate
committee on military affairs today de-
cided to postpone action on the case
of General Leonard Wood until jan
narV 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17
WAR SHIP FINDS
HIDDEN TROOPS
Colombia Caught Red Handed In Secret
Move on the Panama Frontier

The Crniser Discovers Colombian Boat With Troops
Aboard and Finds Colombian Force of Probably 5000 Men
Encamped Just North of Mouth of Aratro River-Excit
ng Incident Takes Place When American Lands Re
connotering Party-Coombans Protest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-17

opinion favors the canal treaty with
the United States and the candidacy
of DR. Amador for the presidency.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01
Gao" Gets a Verdict.

For the second time the su.
preme court has handed down q
decision in the damage suit instituted
by N. D. Gagnier against the city Of
Fargo and the city will be called upon
to pay judgment of $425 awarded the
plaintiff in the court below.
The suit just decided by the court
above is on appeal by the city from a
judgment on a second trial of the case
ordered by the court above. In the
first trial of the suit the jury gave the
plaintiff $325.50. Appeal was taken to
the supreme court with the result that
the case was sent back for another
trial Ultimately the case was tried
second time in Judge Pollock's court,
the verdict of the jury being in favor
OF the plaintiff for $425. 80, an increase
Of $102.40 From this latter Judgment
City Attorney Hildreth appealed with
the result that the higher tribunal has
affirmed the court below and the city
must pay. The city attorney will an.
ply for a rehearing. The action was
for damages alleged to have been
caused by a defective sidewalk on
which the plaintiff was riding a bicy.
Gle.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01
The Nickel Plate Road

Is the short line to the East and the
service equal to the best. You will
save time and money by travelling over
this line. 1t has three through daily
express trains. with through vestibuled
sleeping cars, and American Club
Meals, ranging in price from 35c. to
$1O0. are served in Nickel Plate dining
cars; also 4 la carte service. Try q
trip over the Nickel Plate Road and
you will find the service equal to any
between Chicago and the East.
Chicago depot: Harrison st. and
Fifth Ave. City Ticket OfIices III Ad-
ans st. and Auditorium Annex. John
Y. Callahan. General Agent, 113 Adams
St.. Room 29S. Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01
OFFERS PRIZE OF s2s.

state Department Of Public instruction
Offers Prize for Rural schools Aav
ing Most Attractive Grounds.
The state department of public in
struction has issued circular as
follows:
II the cities of our land can AFFORD
to spend thousands, yes millions Of
dollers in constructing magnificent
public school buildings, beautifyfng
their interior and making the school
grounds models Of attractiveness.
certainly we can afford to do some
thing for our rural schools The boys
and girls Of the rural districts are just
as precious as those Of the cities.
To encourage more attractive school
environment, the Department will offer
$500 in pictures tn the rural schools.
which in our Judgment are most at
tlactive by reason Of trees. flower
beds and school garsiens, during the
coming summer season. The de-
partment will, Of necessity, have to
restrict this competition to schools
without natural groves; and will ask
that photographs Of school buildings
ard grounds be sent to the Depart
ment by September I, 1903. II this
plan seems to meet with favor. We
shall be glad to offer more next year.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01

Beginning next Monday evening, the
above theatrical company will hold the
boards OF the Atheneum for the entire
week, giving q change of play and
specialities nightly. They play moth
ing but bright and sparkling farce
comedies, without any villains or
wronged women to burden your mind
during the evening, Manager Howard
believing that people have troubles Of
their own without coming to the thea
ter to witness those of others, but
come to forget their troubles and
there is nothing that will drive them
away so quick as good hearty laugh.
This is the Western Stock Co.'S aim
to do and promise 100 laughs in az
many minutes. For their opening bill
they have selected the roaring farce
comedy that made the late Roland
Reed famous, entitled "The Woman
Halter" in three acts. There are no
waits between acts with this company.
for where most travelling companies
introduce long. tiresome overtures the
Western Stock Co. fill in the time with
singing and dancing specialties. max.
ing a continuous performance. the
curtain never dropping from start to
finish. The prices during this engage.
ment will be within the reach Of all.
25-35-50 cents and on Monday night
one lady will be admitted free when
accompanied by an escort with one
paid 80 cent ticket, II reserved before
6 p. m. on Monday. at P. c. Reming.
tons drug store
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01
Take a Irin

over the Nickel Plate Road and be
convinced of its superior train service.
Solid through daily express trains be-
tween Chicago, Ft. Wayne. Findlay.
Fostoria, Erie, Buffalo New York City
and Boston. American Club Meals.
ranging in price from Csc. to $1.00,
served in Nickel Plate dining cars;
also service la carte. Rates always
the lowest. No excess fare charged
on any train on the Nickel Plate Road
Chicago depot: Harrison St. and Fifth
Ave. City Ticket Offices Ill Adams
ST. and Auditorium Annex. John Y.
Callahan, General Agent, 11a Adams
st., room 29S, Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01
$1,000 to Boston and Return $1,000.

with membership fee Of $500 added,
account of annual meeting of National
Educational Association. Tickets will
be on sale via the Nickel Plate Road
July End to 5th, inclusive. good return
ing from July Sth to 18th inclusive,
without being deposited with joint
agent Additional limit to return not
later than September 1st can be OBJ
tanned by depositing return portion Of
ticket with Joint Agent and payment
of soc. for execution. Superior train
service and excellent dining-car meals,
on American Club Plan, ranging in
price from 35c to $1a0; also a Ia
carte service. Write John Y. Callahan,
General Agent, 113 Adams St., room
298, Chicago, for time Of departure OF
trains from Chicago and other detailed
information.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01
Notice for Publication.
H. SUTTLE,
No. All, 9Th St.

Department of the Interior, Land Of
flce at Bismarck, N. d., April "a. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the U. 8.
Land ONCE at Bismarck, N. D., on
June 2, 1903. viz. Murwin N. Bentley,
for the w. V. Of N. w. u and W. "
Of S. w. u, s. IA, T. 141 NJ, r. so W.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
e. A. Lewis of Baldwin. N. D.; Percy
Lee Of Baldwin. N. d.; John Myers
OF Bismarck, N. D.; Hiram Joy of Bis
marck, N. d.
A. c. McGILLIvRAY,
Register.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01
A Little Early Riser

now is then, at bedtime will cure con-
stipatiOn. biliousness and liver trou..
bles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the famous little pills that cure
by arousing the secretions, moving
the bowels gently, vet effectually, and
giving such tone and strength to the
gland of the stomach and liver that
the ecause OF the trouble is removed
entirely. and II their use is continued
for few days, there willbe no return
OF the complaint. Sold by E. G. Pat
tersOn & Co.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01

Recent experiments. by practical tests
and examination with the aid Of the
X-Rays. establish 1t as a fact that
Catarrh Of the stomach is not dis
ease Of itself, but that 1t results from
repeated attacks Of indigestion How
Can Curee my Indigestion?" Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure Is cureing thousands.
It willcure you Of indigestion and dys-
pepsia, and prevent or cure Catarrh Of
the Stomach. Kodol digeests what
YOU eat-makes the stomach sweet.
Sold by e. G. Patterson & Co.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01
STATE NEWS

Hans Buren and Mrs. Buren were ar
rested at Leeds for violating the prohi-
bition law and jailed in default of
bail
Mayor Sweet of Fargo has given the
railroad company four months notice
to cancel the water contract as It Is
claimed the compensation received
does not pay the city for the service.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01
WILL BUILD THIRTY MILES.

The Northern Pacific viii Build Thirty
Miles West Of oenhoff.
From an Oficial source 1t is learned
that the Northern Pacific will build
am extension Of thirty miles west Of
Denhoff this season. 1t was under
stood the extension was to be
to the Missouri river but this 10
not to be the case. The extension will
go through good territory, which is
being rapidly settled.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-05-01

-Four Score American sailors In oou.
BILE Irons.
Boston, May 1.-Between seventy
and eighty men are in double irons
on the United States prison ship
Southery at Charleston navyyard as
the result of q mutiny which broke
out Wednesday night on the receiving
ship Wabash One Of the ofYfcers was
assaulted. The men have been SEN
fenced to fve days Imprisonment on
bread and water.