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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
CORN MARsAALs CLUB.
Rankin Organizes His Followers al
Red Oak

Speciai to Times Republican.
Red Oak, Jan. 15.-Altho the an
nouncement was not very generally cir
culated, on Wednesday evening at the
Nj. +. place of meeting IL goodly nun,-
Der assembled to hear Mr.. A. c. Rankin
who is the state organizer for the
state marshal movement. explain its
nature, desirability and purpose.
All who We're present seemed to be
enthusiastic in their approval of MIR.
Rankins plan and explanation. The
movement is non partisan and seeks to
enlist all who are willing To have eN-
listing laws enforced. club was formed
with 80 members. none being elegible
to membership but voters. A full corps
Of officers were elected, and these were
elected delegates to the state conven-
tion which is to convne Jan. 2O-2l N
Des Moines, which is for the perfecting
of the bill and taking such steps as
may be needed before the meeting OF
the legislature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
rom Mrs. Rraekett to Judge Har-

from Mrs. Brackett to Judge Har-
ney.
John p. Gillian. while intoxicated, fell
asleep last evening on the street car
tracks and had both his legs cut OF.
He is fatally hurt Leslie Collett. White
Jumping from an engine. slipped ana
fell beneath the wheels. He may die.
Two Killed by Dynamite.
Thomas Eslick and Edwin Sampson
We're instantly killed by an explosion ot
dynamite heavy charge exploding
several inches from the mems faces.
They ran their machine drill into an
old drill hole, which had missed fire
and the charge went off. Their faces
were fairly minced by shower OF
stones and made unreeognizable. The
explosion occurred l,4oo feet under
ground in the Original mine. one OF
Senator w A. Clark's properties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
lower Farss il cIeveland.

Cleveland, o.. Jan. 14.-An agree
ment between Mayor Johnson and the
OFFICIALS of the Cleveland Electric Rail-
way Company for the establishment OF
Scent fare within the city OF Cleve-
land IN accordance with the terms OF
the McKenna ordinance. passed by the
city council Monday night, will be rat-
flied by the directors of the railroad
company this afternoon.
The McKenna ordinance 1t was
learned, was drawn with the full cog
nizance and consent of the railroad ofs
ficials. 1t provides for a straight 81
cent fare within the city limits. II one
wishes a transfer. one must pay 5-
cent fare - 90
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
CALLS POPE DOWN
French Government Insists That It's
Appointment Of Bishops Be Approved
or the Church Will Be Seriously
handicapped.

Rome. Jan. 15.-The French govern
,sent has presented rhe vatican with a
note in the nature of an ultimatum re-
g'arding the appointment of bishops to
the five vacam. French sees. sibsian-
,lamy saying that either the pope must
approve the selections OF the French
government. or they will be announced
of,icially without appreciation of the
holy see. IN addition the papal nun
clio will be asked to leave Paris and the
clergy will be forbidden TO collect Pc
ter's pence in the churches.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
MORE pEsslMlsrlc FEELING.
War Preparations Indicate That Rus
sia and Japan Expect TO Fight.


Washington, Jan. 15.-State depart
ment advices today from Japan indi-
cate activity in the preparation for
MAR. These add to the pessimistic feel
ang already existing here respecting the
probability OF an amicable adjustment
81 the Russo-Japanese trouble. Mean
while the japanese government is re-
ported to be striving desperately to
and some possible means of settlement.
hut the state department learns that
while protesting desire for peace the
Russian position, at least in principle,
semains unchanged and there is no
oign OF disposition 10 yield to the
Japanese proposal. Stir official opin-
lon here is. II lief. to diplomacy, the
present situation may continue for
eeyefai days or even wseks. The
chances Of an earlier breach is said to
0e found in the possibility OF an imme-
0la4e occupation OF Korean points by
che japanese forces and the presence
IN the Red sea simultaneously OF Rus
nian and Japanese warships.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
spENcEa,s ODD WILL
Il i Long Document and Contains
Many Peculiar Provisions.

london, Jan. 15.-The will OF the
.Ate Herbert Spencer has been pub
lished. It fills three newspaper coll
rmns. Beginning with elaborate in
s.ructions for the disposal Of his body.
4 the document contains the most pre-
else directions as to the bestowai of
lis property.
His body is to be placed in a coffin
with q loose lid and cremated. and the
aahes buried, all without any species OF
eel,gipus ceremony.
All Investments and the residue OF
Ids personality are left in trust to con-
S:nue the publication and sale OF his
Works 50 long as they yield profits. The
income from this source Is to be de-
Noted to resuning and continuing the
publication OF Descriptive Sociology
during such period as is needed for
the fulfilling of my express wishes. but
not exceeding the lifetime OF all de-
ecchdants OF Queen Victoria. who may
be living at my dscease. and of the
survivors or survivor OF them for
twenty zone years after the death Of
such survivors.
A. regards his autobiography, the
trustees are Instructed to publish It
simultaneously in England and Amer
Sea.
David Duncan. one OF the trustees. is
requested to write biography in one
volume OF moderate size In which shall
be Incorporated such materials as
thought best not TO use myself
Among several personal bequests is
one to .Charles Holme. the son of my
friend, George Holme OF Derby. in re-
memhrance OF his father having saved
my life when boy. watch presented
me by my friends in Boston, U. S. A.
together with the chain" 1t provided
9f the legatee pradeceased the testator
the watch and chain should go to
Charles Holmes brother, Spencer, add
Eng: II hope the legatee, whoever he
may be, win think 1t well to keep the
Etft as an heirloom in his family.
Charles Holme. however, is living. and
one OF the executors.
The will is dated Jan. 10, 1900. A
rodicil. dated June 10, 1903, contains,
among other directions. instructions to
the trustees to assist In opposing the
Introduction of the metric system into
Great Britain. If bin providing for
the compulsory adoption of the metric
System lis introduced in parliament
within ten years of the testator,s death
his pamphlet against the system sraN
be reprinted with his manuscript cor
recttons. and is to be distributed gratis
at the expense OF the estate among
members OF parliament and peers, and
be put on sale at nominal price.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
TO ACQUIRE FAMOUS pRopERr>
New York Will Secure Famous Fraun-
ces Tavern.

New York. Jan 15.-Condemnation
proceedings to acquire for the city the
historic Fraunces Tavern on Broad
street, the scene OF Washington's fare
we'll address to his officers of the con-
tinental army iii the revolution. We're
authorized today by the board of esti-
mate and apportionment. Efforts have
BE- made to acquire the property by
private purchase. but unsuccessfully,
and corporation counsel was today
empowered TO begin proceedings to
condemn for public use.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
PRICE OF OYSTERS GOES Up
Ice Over Chesapeake Bay Makes Goa
of Rixalxe Much hiaher. h

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 15.-lmmense
ice fields now covering the oyster beds
OF Chesapeake bay and tributaries has
made IL absolutely impossible to secure
oysters. AS result there Is a big adj
vance in prices. Raw box, per barrel
are "a to s5; primes, 1925 to 1876:
and culls. $3.50 to So. Before the,
freeze began the prices were: Raw box.
SO to $3.50; primes. $3.50 to 50; AMI
culls, $1.75 to $2.25.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
a PICTURE GRAFT.
LARGE Number Of People Think They
Have Been vietimixed.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, Jan. l5.-A graft has just
come to light in West Boone and prob
ably a hundred people would like TO lay
hands on certain smooth talker who
went thru the city a few weeks ago
selling baking powder and throwing
In crayon portrait. The CRATER
sold can Of baking powder-a very
superior brand, of course. that the
manufacturers We're anxious to intro
duce into the best families-and III
order to have Madam try it they
would not only sell her can of the
superior quality of baking powder for
so cents, but include life size pic;-
ure of any OF Madam's family CT
friends.
Before the agent got thru talking
he generally had from 81 to 81 in mon
ey. The pictures when received wera
miserable outlines of the photograph
and scarcely worth preserving in any
case
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
The Noordland SAFE.

Philadelphia Jan. 15.-The overdue
Red Star steamship Noordland passed
into the Delaware brealSwater at 10
O'clock today and the captain siganled
"Al's WELL
The delay to the Noordland. as re-
ported by Captain Roberts, was due
to breaking of an eccentric strap on the
engine. During the time required to
make the necessary repairs there was
practically no excitement among the
passengers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
WOULD END STRIKE
Carriage Drivers in Chicago Are firing
Of the Long Struggle With Their
Employers.

Chicago Jan. l5.-The scarcity Of
carriages at funerals continued today
and the strike of the livery drivers set
tied down into what promises to be a
Long -drawn-out contest. Orders for
eampages, except 9learses, were re-
iected by the livery owners and neither
side made any over;ures for peace. Ac-
ccrding to the employers 200 drivers
have signed petition asking that the
strike be abandoned, and declaring
they believe i, to be to their interest TO
return to work at the former rate of
wages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
paper Hanoers EIect o4icer..

Lafayette. Ind, Jan. l5.-The cam
vass of the votes OF the Brotherhood of
Painters, Decorators and Paper Hang
ers of America has been completed by
the national executive committee. who
announced today that all the general
officers We're reelected for two years.
The order has grown in Two years from
2S 600 10 10000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
Bryan would NOS commit &, - -
to the eligibility OF Mayor McClelinh of
New York for the democratic no1nina.
BRYAN AND HEARST.
They Will be Associated Together Ii
Newspaper Venture.

indianapolis, Jan. ia news spec
ial from Evansville says: Before
leaving here William j. Bryan confld-
ed 10 several local democratic leaders
that he will become editor of a new
daily paper at ST. Louis this year. ~
is said William r. Hearst VIII be ass
sociated with Bryan in the new ven
turs.
Chicago Jan. 15.-Mr. Bryan tele-s
graphs as follows from Hannibal, MO-
.Have not heard of the Hearst st. Louis
paper. shall publish daily edition Of
the Commoner in st. Louis during thsl
convention"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
A Spear Thru His Body,

London. Jan. "a dispatch re-
ceived yesterday al the war Office from
Major General Egerton, commanding
the Somaliland expeditionary force, an
nounces that the body of the captain.
the Hon. Thomas Lister. Lord Rebel
dates son and heir, who was reported
by General Egerton to be missing after
the engagement recently between the
British and the forces of the mad mul
lah. has been found. pierced by a
spear. a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
ropAYs covRT DECISIONS.
Opinions Handed Down BY the 81
preme Court Of Iowa.

Special to Republican.
Des Moines. Jan. 15.-The following
decisions were handed down by the SUI
preme court today:
State of Iowa VS.. Mahoney. appel
liant, Polk district, affirmed.
State of Iowa, vs.. Evans, appellant.
Monroe district, reversed.
Freeman. appellant. VS.. City of In
dependence, Buchanan district revers-
ed.
Klay, administrator, appellant. VS..
Milkellar, Blackhawk distrist, affirm
ed.
olerich. VS.. urbany, appellant. Car
roll district. affirmed.
Caldwell VS.. Town of Nashua, appel
liant, Chickasaw district, affirmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
PAGE ONE
reieoraphie News.


reiegraphio News.
War Clouds are Darker.
Pessimistic View Is Taken.
Bryan on Democratic Outlook.
Thinks Party Will Win.
Chicago Strike Settled.
Shooting ARRAY in Minnesota.
Cummins' Speech Defiant.
PAGES TWO AND THREE
lows News In Rriefs
Tenth District Politics.
No Danger From Rabies
Pardons ard Paroles.
Wescott is Indicted.
Benefits of Drainage.
Will Mine Iowa Lead.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial
Notable Gathering.
A Common Sense Suggestion.
The inaugural and Issue.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
PAGE FIVE
General News:
Cumn,ins' Inaugural Address.
An Iroquois Memorial.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
City's indebtedness Not Exceeded.
Its Resources and Liabilities.
Pratt Inquest Not Necessary.
Reservoir Concrete Work Begun.
Important Settlement Reached.
Weare Grain Company Suspends.
Large Pension Payments.
Mafshall's Appointments.
Decree, in Paving Case.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
lowa and conrrero'at'
Grains Closed HieSler.
Board of Trade Quotisions.
Livestock Market Weak
Weare Company's Creditors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
LOOKS LIKE A FIGHT
All Hope of Preventing a Clash
In thu State Convention
Abandoned
FIRM FOR RECIPROCITY
His Whole Address Was Taken as a
Bold Declaration That There Can Be
No Compromise in Regard to His
Views on Public ouestions-The Ma
tional Issues.
Special to Times Republican.


speciai 10 iah'es- o4ica"'
gurapion out OF the way and the com
y,iftess ~ .hs ]a...sature named and
s'i'Uu' '''''s'1' ga iNen "''''e '''s es''''
cover is neiag pnt on the mousse chaih- :
Der 10 hide the blacksned ruins of a
o,n. ha.n,It,,i eettinr nearl, all the
's''' '''s -
fhe recess VIII De iof 'welVe aays. isiS
n,,a,,tpe- cers,,a,,sas of the session
ea,,a - eii,n5x ,t.h ~, srs,,y,,rai
"has informal nut AZ me same tinS
made interesting and In more senses
than one brilliant. The ma1oyity Of
thosa who hroka ,h,r ,ba t,,ae an,
otias the c,nI,o, hntldtny bad no. ha-
fora sa.n ,ha pra,, cor,sd.or ,n5 ao,,..
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,,,,a T,a ,or,,ons a, tho cnv.rn-
or.s ,.daro.s In wbicn n. ,o,d onca more
h,s Observation-Disclosures yiaws nm ,ha mo-.
c~ssity for reform In the taan laws OF
the nation and for common honesty In
the manipulation OF the stocks of cor
porations became at once the talk of
the legislators. When any society
ceases to grow better II has already
tegun TO grow worse" declared the
governor in defiance of those who have
berated him .or urging something bet
ter al the time for the state and ma
tion. II belong to a class" he said,
humble but numerous. earnest and
faithful who believe that what W.
have today Is good. but what We Will
have tomorrow is to be hetter; and W..
propose an honest. persistent effort for
the realization OF our hopes These
words ana similar passages in his eIo-
auent addres. fairly brought the audi
ence to lie, feet with appreciation OF his
courage in his convictions.
ss>
The whole address was taken by all
who heard 1T and ALI who subsequently,
read IL as n bold defiance of those of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
cleveland Espresse. eratitude.

Princeton, N. j.. Jan. 15.-Ex-Prest-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland gave out q
statement today expressing their graf
itude and sympathy conveyed to them
on the recent death OF their eldest
daughter Ruth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
IN THE COLISEUM.

Building Selected for Convention Hall
Admirably Suited to Purpose.
ST Louis. Jan. 1.-THE democratic
the Coliseum, which was built just
after the republican national conven-
tion here In 1895. The big hall was
made by cutting of the northern enl
OF the building in which the annual
exposition was held and putting in It's
place an oval covered structure that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
NOT UNMARRIED AFTER ALL.
Divorce peero. Obtained in South Da-
L.x. i,v.l;d in New York.

Divorce peeroe Obtained in South Da-
kota Invalid in New York.
New York. Jan. 14.-Supreme Court
Justice Dickey has rendered an impor-
.tant decision declaring invalid dn New
York a divorce obtained in South Da-
kota in 1902 by Mrs. Ellen Theresa
Elder from George w. Elder, OF Bay
Shore, L. l.. on the grounds of cruelty.
The cour, declared that If a decree
Of divorce obtained in South Dakota
could he shown to be tn, result of col
!usion between husband and wife, as
In the present instance such a decree
had no effect in New York and th :
par,ies remained husband and wife.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
Grant Assumes Command.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Brgadier General
Frederick d. Grant today assumed
command of the department of the
lakes in accordance with the territorial
redistricting army act recently passed
hv congress-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
IH[ WAR CLOUDS
GROWING DARKER
Nothing Has Occurred to Re-
lieve the Tension In
the Far East
THE OFFICIALS ARE PEsslMlsTlc
Washington Authorities Look Upon the
Preparations for War as Indicating
. Disposition of Both Russia and
Japan to Make No Further conces-
s;ens-Today'. War News.

London. Jan. l5.-Japanese Min
lster Hayashi had received no in
dicataon this morning of the prob
able attitude of Russia, but said to
the Associated Press: 1T is
practically certain any declaration
OF war will not emanate from Pus-
sia." The minister is not very
i hopeful OF the result of the latest
Japanese note.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15

and able and there are some good
political fighters among them. The
understanding is that they will not
take advantage of their position to
make any political capital. but they
will work together In harmony on al.
matters and try to establish for them
selves the reputation of having a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
Bushnell Funeral.

Columbus. Ohio. Jan. l5.-The re-
mains of former Goveraor bushnell
were returned to Springfield today
where the funeral will occur either on
Monday or Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
idaho Man Elected.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 15.-Frank J.
Ha eenbarth, of idaho. was today
elected president of the National Live
stock Association. r. NJ. Stewart, OF
south Dakota. was elected second vice
preSidarlt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

Sun rises Jan. 16, 7:22, sets. 4:59
For Iowa-Partly cloudy. with poss!-
bly, snow furries ;on!gnt and in the
east Saturday; colder Saturday and In
the west and north tonight; cold wave
In the northwest.
For 1lMnois-Rain or snow in the
south snow in the north Saturday and
possibly late tonight; warmer tonight;
colder Saturday.
For South Dakota-Generally fair
tonight and Saturday. much colder
tonight with cold wave in the east and
central; colder in the east Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
Murder and Suicid

Philadelphia. Jan. 15-Edward X.
Lands. a widely known chemist. to-
day shot and killed his wife and then
suic.ded by shooting. Dependency
was the cause.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
Strike Settled.

Chicago. Jan 1o.-Bul!etin: The liv-
cry drivers strike was settled this
afternoon. the employees securing n
CLOSED shop" agreemen! and arbitra-
ton of the wage question.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
WILL BUILD CUT OFF.

Rock island Road Decides to Shorten
Distance Between Chicago and Kan
sas City.
Kansas City. Mo-, Jan. 1.-THE con-
struction of an air line cut off between
EIdon, Ia. and Kansas City, shortening
the distance from Chicago to this place
thirty miles, was practically decided
upon at conference of Rock Island
officials held in this city Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
Harty Arrives at Manila.

Manila. Jan. l5.-Risht Rev. ]. j
Harty, the newly appointed Catholic
archbishop of Manila, arrived here to-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15

st Petersburg. Jan. 15.-Japan-
ese Minister kurino today deliv-
cred the Japanese reply to the
foreign office here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
When Asked as to Democratic
Outlook He Declares Every
thing Looks Favorable
DARK HORSE FOR NOMINATION
Believes That the Convention is Likely
To Name Compromise Candidate
Refuses to Commit Himself as TO
Preferences-stiIl Believe. in Sill
YER.


st. Louis. Jan. 15.-"Everything
points to victory" said William j.
Bryan, who spent an hour in st. Louis
today, en- route home to Lincoln, Neb,
In answer to question as to the dem-
ocratlc national outlook.
II think we will win, and I'm now
convinced that dark horse will cap-
ture the nomination"
What do you think about Judge
Parker, of New York?"
II am not thinking about Parker at
Fall"
How would Senator German suit
you?"
Il am not discussing German or any
other candidate at this time"
rs it true that you have expressed
a preference for Mr.. Hearst 2"
"Now," said Mr.. Bryan, Il wish you
| would write down what / have to say
about Mr.. Hearst"
He then dictated the following:
II appreciate the work Hearst has
done for the party. and count him
among my personal friends. but am
not advocating his nomination. or that
of any other person. I'm avoiding any
expression of preference for anybody.
| Are you candidate, Mr.. Bryan r
"I think have already made 1t per-s
fectly plain that am not"
| Would you become one If condi-
tons should indicate the necessity OF
your making the race"
/ Il can imagine no circumstances un-
/, day which 1t would be either wise or
necessa ~, for me to become a candi-
date"
Bryan would NOS commit +, - -
to the eligibility Of Mayor McClelidh Of
New York for the democratic nornina-
tion.
Did your journey modify in any way
your views on the money question Z? Il
at did no.. l am still believer in z
the principle of free silver. But VIII
say this, I got one new idea, which .
will discuss at some future time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-15
MANAGER Of the Union Pacific.

Omaha, Jan. 15.-W. h Bancroft has
been appointed general manager of the
sUnion Pacific railroad. with headeuar.
ters dn Omaha.