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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25

ropean mixup would increase.
1t is an open secret in the diplomatic
corps that Turkey today is looked upon
as an international volcano. Military
attaches from Great Britain. France,
Germany, and even the United States,
are quietly making their way to Iur-
key on one excuse or another.
Russia cares more for the Black sea
than for Port Arthur and Vladivostok,
and this fact is said to be potent for
peace. So the diplomatic people shake
their heads and call to mind that Rus
sia has more than a million men in
garrison, with five times as many be-
tween the ages of 81 and 26, who could
be recruited to FIJI their places. There
are $4,000 commissioned officers In the
Russian army today. While not many
can be spared to the far east, and while
the Japanese may push their way a
few barren miles from the Yalu, Rus
sia, the real empire. will still be im-
rregnable when Japan is out of breath.
The peace plan. therefore. is for King
Edward to represent to the czar tha.
all the world recognizes the vastness
of his military strength. England, the
ally of Japan, will admit this at the
start, ana thus llle personal Piiue VI eiie
czar will be protected. 1t Is believed
that with his original opposition to war,
influenced Of course, by the savage
successes of the Japanese, the car
is now ready to talk peace. In the
natural course Of things the Russians
ought to have at least a minor land
victory before long. In that event and
under cover of little temporary glory
it is hoped the czar will open nego-
tiations for peace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
DEATH OF HENRY S. LITTLE.
Was One Of New jerseys Weaithiest
and Most Prominent Men.


Trenton. N. j., April 25.-Ex- State
Senator Henry Stafford Little died at
his apartments in the Trenton House
ye aterday of pneumonia. He was in his
S1st year and was one of the best
known men in the state. He served
three terms in the state senate from
Monmouth county. was clerk in chan
Gerry, and for almost generation one
Of the recognized leaders OF the demo-
cratic party. For some few years past
he has been living in retirement.
Mr. Little was receiver for the Cen
trs.l Railway of New Jersey and for
several years afterwards, when recog-
nissd, was the company's president. He
built and was president of the New
York and Long Branch railway until
that road became a part of the Reading
system Mr.. Little also started a NUM-
be,. Of banks in Monmouth county and
some other sections of the state. At
the time of his death he was president
of the new Central Coal Company. New
Yock.
Mr.. Little was very wealthy and gave
Princeton university about $2oO,0O0 for
a dormitory. which now bears his name.
He also endowed chair of political
history at Princeton, which is being
filled by ex-President Grover Cleve-
innd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
Niakaroff's Treasure Sunk.

st. Petersburg, April 25.--I ann told
that among the losses on the Petro-
pavlovsk was a large sum of money
specially large. Owing to the govern
ment's foreseeing the probability of
Port Arthur being cut off. ut was
thought necessary to have big fund
there. This was in the hands of the
naval commander, ard the Pstropav-
lovsk happened to be the treasure ship.
have heard the sum placed as high as
sl2,00o,0 600.
1t appears that the Grand Duke Cyril,
after being rescued. was found. in adj
dlition to the wounds and burns about
his heas to be lin apparent torpor IN
his lower limbs and to be suffering
from severe nervous shock. His doctor
insisted that he be removed at once
from all surroundings connected in his
mind with the terrible catastrophe
from which he almost miraculously es-
capped iii such condition. He was
accompanied to Hardin by his brother
Boris, and thence wild come on In
charge elf a doctor.
Grand Duchess vladimir. his mother,
who naturally is much troubled and
has suffered much nervous distress
over he,, son, has gone to Moscow TO
meet him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
DEATH IN TORNADO
Eight or Ton Persons Killed In Storm
Which Passed Thru Arkansas and
Indian Territory.

Pine Bluff, Ark, April 25.-A tornado
passed over Jefferson county, killing
two children and doing neavy property
damage. At the town of Sheriff. many
buildings were blown down.
Pryor Creek, /. r., April 25.-Six peo-
pie were killed by tornado which
swept thru the county about four miles
south Of here last night.
Reports have been received that a
number Of others were injured.
The storm started near Chouteau,
eight miles from here and swept to the
northeast cutting a path mile wide
and about twenty miles long. John Alb
bolts, home was demolished, and four
members of the family instantly killed.
Albert Dealy's house was demolished,
a young son killed and Dealy fatally
injured At Grand River eight miles
further on, Beopold Biting's house was
wrecked, killing Lucy Biting and in~
juring her father. The tornado was
followed by u torrential rain.
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General Thomas Brady.

New York, April 25.-General Thorn
as Brady. commander of Van Houten
Post. c. a. a.. who was second assist
ant postmaster general under President
Garfield, and who figured with Stephen
Dorsey in the star mail route trials.
died at the Jersey City hospital of
pneumonia.
General Brady, WAC was So years old.
enlisted in the volunteers in 1861, be-
coming captain of Comany ID, Eighth
regiment. Indiana infantry, and after
ward a major. He was colonel of the
One Iundred and Seventeenth Indiana
infantry. and later commanded the One
Hundred and Fortieth Indiana infan-
try. He was retired with the brevet of
brigadier general In 1865.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
NORAON@ HIVE
GOOD SCHOOLS
Judge Powers Continues His
Testimony In the Senate
Investigation of Smoot
MOSES THATCHER ON STAND
He Begins What is Expected to be the
Most Important Testimony - Tho
Famous Quarrel Over His Political
Activities to Be Gone Over in Detail
News Of the Day.

Washington, April 25.-Judge Powers
In the Smoot Investigation before the
senate committee today, praised the
Mormon people for their application to
the trades. professions. art, and
sciences He said the Mormon schools
easily rank with the best institutions
of learning in the country. Reference
was made to the attitude of the DEM
ocrats who were gentiles. in nominat-
ing Brigham II. Roberts. a Mormon,
for congress.
Well" said Powers, I'VE thought
Roberts was going to be the Moses who
would lead us out of our political diff
ficulties. We thought he would take
US away from church domination in
politics.
While Powers commended much of
the educational policy in Jtah, he
said an admirable system was inaug-
urated before statehood. Witness SAID
he understood In some sections the
public schools were dismissed early for
religious instruction. The Mormons
found much to complain OF in regard
to that.
Chairman Burrows ascertained from
the witness that he knew the Apostle
Heber j. Grant, who was now in Ger
many attending an international kin
dergarten convention. He detailed a
speech before the Utah University
made by Grant. at which he contributed
$3.50 for the school. According to the
witness Grant said $50 was for him
self, and $50 for each of his two wives.
He said he was only sorry law would
not permit him to have more w'''es.
Is s'feFs any special reason why
Grant left 50 suddenly"
Yes; l understand warrant was
issued for him and he went to Ger
many. l did not mean he went to
German on account of the warrant. but
he left town III the night on that ac-
count"
Moses Thatcher was then called to
the stand. He was an apostle at the
time of his candidacy for political Of
flee, and a great deal of testimony
will be given in regard to his differ
ences with the church on account cf
politics. Thatcher minimized the
trouble with the church and said he
always recognized the power of the
majority. The committee adjourned
until Tomorrow. when Thatcher vii.
continue his testimony
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
TALK OF INTERVENTION.
Diplomatic Circles Seem to Think
Something Will be Done.

Washington, April 25.-Raymond'c
special To Chicago Tribune:
There is buzz of peaceable inter-
vention among diplomatic people, and
the result of more than one whispered
conference is the expression of the
opinion that forces are being set in
motion among the chancellories of Eu-
rome which means the termination OF
the war between japan and Russia
without much more hloodshed. 1t IS
believed even now that the car ana
the king of England hold in their hands
the threads which are to be woven in
TO an agreement for permanent peace.
From diplomatic points of view 1t
Is said that the time for friendly inter-
vention actually has arrived. No one
believes that Japan could whip Russia
in the long run. The disparity between
the sesources of the two countries is
much too great. On the other hand
Russia cannot invade Japan. nor even
regain Korea, without "A navy. and this
Russia no longer possesses in the
orient, in spite Of all her ships in the
Black sea- and the Baltic.
The czar, as is we'll known. never
favored war with Japan. He was led
into the fight by the persistent jingo-
ism of the war party, and his heart
has never been in the war. Japan has
had it's fill of glory. 1t has extermi-
mated the better part Of the Port Ar
thur fleet, secured possession of Korea.
and forced the fight into Manchurian
and Siberian territory
Diploma.tists insist that just at this
juncture peace may come as a result
of outside interference Europe re-
members. il Japan does not, the brutal
tenacity Of Russian military equip
ment. Crimea taught western Europe
its lesson as to the savage resources
in men and money of the great Rus
sian despotism, the only great nation
now left where military service has no
relation to public opinion, and where
the will e.f the ruler for peace or for
war is still supreme.
1t is the despotism OF Russia which
makes diplomatists believe that peace
is not only possible but imminently
probable. Other countries would have
to fight merely to satisfy the pride If
the people, In Russia the czar could
subjects would be ignorant or indiffer
ent as 10 the causes oI peace.
King Edward, 1t is believed here.
is personally seeking to impress the
peace idea. on the czar. Japan must do
as Great Britain dictates. With the
czar sick of the war before 1t started
and now facing a series of depressing
eatastrophes, it is believed that Russia
can be made to agree to peace. Other
wise there would be the prospect of a
long and terrible war, and every day
1t lasted the chances OF q general Eu-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
WADIV0STOK FLEET
AT W0NSAN, KOREA

Late, details concerning the skirmish
say that in following up the general
plan to harass and impede the Japan
ese crossing the Yall, the Russian out
posts on. the river sent a detachment
of volunteers in boats on the night of
April ri for the purpose Of setting fire
to the japanese pOntoors and other
bridge material.
The boats grounded ON a sandbank
near the Korean side, and drew the fire
OF the Japanese outposts. There was a
sharp fusillade at close range. The po-
sition of the boats was highly critical,
owing to the appearance of several light
barges filled with Japanese coming out
from a small tributary stream called the
Ponlakua, which is unmarked even on
the maps of. the Russian general staff.
The intention of the barges was to
cut off the retreat of the Russians. This
was noticed from the other bank. two
miles distant and twy, field guns opened
fire. A shot sank one of the barges
and t1nt. others withdrew.
The Japanese casualties are not
known,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
PORT ARTHUR NOT ALARMED.
People Apparently Indifferent 10 the
Possibility Of Attack.

people Apparently Indifferent 10 the
II Feasibility Of Attack.
Port Arthur, April "a (DelayeD All
The weak points on both the land and
eea sides here have been SO strength
ened In the last two months that the
impregnability of Port Arthur is now
regarded as absolutely assured. The
garrison has been considerably
strengthened and forts provided with
I'll necessities for more than year
Complete confidence prevails with
ehe troops sailors and inhabitants in
the ability Of the Russians to defeat
sAny japanese attack.
Remarkable indifference to the pos.
ability OF attack Is shown by the peo-
pie. In fact by day there is little to in
nicate that the town Is in a state OF
sfege. The band plays ON the boule-
ward, on which parades are held. Fine-
~ dressed people stroll about. groups OF
children play and the restaurants and
{ shops are well patronized by custom
ers all day long. At night, however,
the city Il in profound darkness. which
IS emphasized by the searchlights
! 0nGhing across the roadstead.
The entrance to the harbor, altho
studded with nine Japanese wrecks, re-
mains perfectly free. The laundering
Of the Petropavlovsk is regarded as a
tragic mischance, without influence on
the course Of the campaign or prevent
ing the Russian fleet from still achiev-
ting brilliant results. AT each sue
cessive bombardtnent. which expert
aence shows recurs approximately fort
nightly. the Japanese fire becomes less
vigorous. Their ships remain out of
range OF the batteries and evidently
they do not intend to be drawn into a
battle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25

Fort Dodge branch earned $1,20S.11, q
reduction from s2,025.33 per mile.
The Ames & College dummy line
earned profit of ss.162.7s. on busi-
ness OF $14.015.17, while in 1902 the
same company lost s66S.f7.
The main line of the Iowa Central
earned $1.6O4.17 per mile, against ST.
510.35. The Story City branch is the
only branch making a profit earning
S20.OS per mile; other branches lost per
mile: Eastern division $4sS.S4, western
s3S3.3O, Belmond s152.45, State Center
$423.3O, Montezuma $20o.17.
The main line of the Illinois Central
earned s6S6.41 per mile against s1,7S4.-
10 in 1902. The Omaha division lost
$S13.37 per mile against $S6S.S7 the
year before. All other branches showed
losses per mile.
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RESCUED AT SEA.
Captain carrow and Twenty seven
Men Have Thrilling Experience.

Philadelphia, April 25.-Captain Car
row and crew of twenty-sev men Of
the French barkentine Union We're
brought to this port today on the
steamship Haverford. Captain Carrow
had almost abandoned the hope of be-
ing rescued when the Haverford was
sighted. On April the Union sprang
a leak and became waterlogged and
then began battle for life by the crew.
Night and day the men worked at the
pumps and had about given up hope OF
being rescued when, on the 10th, a
tramp steamship hove in sight. The
captain says the steamer refused to
answer their signals of distress, bur
that a few hours later the Haverford
was sighted and took off the crew. Be-
fore leaving the vessel Carrow set it
on fire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
HOTEL CHANGE AT JEFFERSON.
George Gallup Buys the Head House
For s25,0oo.

Special to Times -RepubIcan.
jefferson. April 25.-Among the re-
cent transfers of real estate that OF the
Head House purchased of Capt. Head
by George Gallup, for $4,000 is Of more
than passing interest.
The house was conducted for many
wears by the late Charlie Dean, who
died at Panora last winter. Under his
management it became widely known
and popular with the travelling pubic,
especially commercial travellers; to this
the genial nature OF mine host Dean
contributed not a little. We are not
informed what plans for the manage
ment the new owner contemplates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
ARRANGING FOR BIG MEETING.
State Superintendent Riggs to Confer
With County Superintendents.

Des Moines. April 25.-State Super
intendent Riggs is arranging for a big
meeting of the county superintendent
in his office on May ana 5. This cons
ference will include those of central
Iowa and also of northwestern Iowa.
since the state superintendent was pre-
vented from having the conference
with those of the northwest at the Tins
of the teachers meeting in Sioux City.
1t is expected also that great many
ether county superintendents from
over the state will be here to discuss
matters of mutual interest. That
which the superintendents are most
concerned in at present is the question
OF better methods of arriving at uni
formity in the certif1cation of teachers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
ROSEBUD LANDS.
How Settlers Are to Register for The
Land Lottery.

How Settlers Are to Register for the
Land Lottery.
Washington. April 25. President
Roosevelt has signed the Rosebud bill,
which opens to settlement some 416.
600 acres OF land to homestead sett1e-
ment in Gregory county, South Dakota.
After the signature Of the president
had been attached to the bill the South
Dakotans called upon Commissioners
Richards at the general land oflice TO
confer with him as to the regulations
which shall be adopted governing the
actual opening Of this territory to set
tIement-
So far as may be practicable the
same provisions will be made to gOv-
ern the opening OF the Rosebud reser-
walton as prevailed at the opening Of
the Kiowa- Comanche, Apache and
Wichita Indian lands in the territory
Of Oklahoma in 1901. These lands
were opened by lot. under the personal
supervision of the commissioners OF the
general land Office.
AS to the opening Of the Rosebud
reservation. it has been agreed that
prospective settlers be allowed to reg
lister at either Bonesteel or Fairfax and
at Chamberlain. The registration of
fees will be opened some time in May,
the precise date not yet having been
decided upon.
The drawing will take place at
Chamberlain. where the land office ~
Heated, few days before the date
which may be set, when the Filings
can be made The date Of the filing will
be between June Is and July next
the desire of the delegation and the of
ficers Of the land Office being that thS
Rosebud reservation shall be opened on
July I.
There are 2.400 quarter sections Of
public domain embraced in the tract to
be thrown open, and the indications
point to large number Of prospective
settlers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
DIES IN WASHINGTON.
Judge Stephen Burke, Of Cleveland,
Succumbs to q Stroke.

Washington, April 25.-Former Judge
ste,,ten Burke. Of Cleveland. o., died
/ the 'Shorelan, nnte, in this city ves-
terday from the effects of a paralytic
stroke.
Cleveland, O., April 25.-Judge Burke
was very prominent in legal and finan-
cial circles in Ohio for fifty years. He
was one of the foremost jurists in COR
poration law in th,, west and had an ac-
tive interest lin many street and steam
railroad hines. Judge Burke was one
of tle council of the Vanderbilt inter-
ests in this state for many years, and
had been engaged in some of the most
important railroad litigation In this
country. He was, born in New York
state In 1894.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
BRING HEADQUARTERS WEST.
sisterhood Of the Nativity Transferred
to Fon du Lac.

Providence, r. L., April 25.-Arrange-
ments have been completed for the re-
moval of the headquarters of the Sis
terhood of the Holy Nativity (Episco-
paD from Providence to Fond du Lac.
Wis. The order was founded in 80
by Right Rev. Charles G. Grafton DID,,
bishop of the Wisconsin diocese. The
change is made because Fond du Lac
will bring the headquarters nearer the
field in which centens most of the ac-
tivities of the sisterl1ood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
JAP WAR BARGE SUNK.
Russians Succeed in Doing Some Dam.
age Along the YaIu.

St Petersburg, April 25.-A Japanese
WAR barge loaded with an unknown
humber OF soldiers was sunk by shot
from Russian field guns on the Yalu
ciyef In the severe skirmish of last F'ri-
day. Only meager accounts of the fight
were received here Saturday Captain
Emsdzir, the commander of the Russian
6etachment, the operations Of which
brought on the skirmish, has died of his
wounds. Three Russians soldiers were
killed and thirteen others were wound
I'd. besides Lieutenant PushlSin. The
Japaneoo caBua1i ties are unknown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
Car Men on a Strike.

car men on the Wabash system, went
on strike today for an increase iG
wages, union recognition, definite reg
ulations for work, etc. Two hundred
men are out here. including a large
part of a car shop force inspectors,
oilers, and repairers. Representatives
of the carmens' Association, say ma
jority of the car men all over the sys-
tenn struck
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
THEY FAILED TO AGREE.

Senate and House confsrses at Outs
On Panama Government Bill.
Special to Times Republican.
Washington, April 25.--The senate
and house conferees on the Panama
government bill had meeting this
afternoon. 1t is understood there was
quite a stormy session, with the result
that each committee emphaticalIy said
it would not recede.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
Special to s-Republisan.

Special to Times Re publican.
Washington, April 25.-.The senate
committee today reported favorably the
house bill establishing division Of the
federal court Of the southern district Of
Iowa, comprising Muscatine. Keokuk.
Washington and Scott counties at Dav-
enport. Senator Dolliver called up the
bill this afternoon, which was passed
without objections.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
Tornado In Texas.

Houston, Tex. April 25.-A tornado
passed three miles east of Mexia, Tex,
today demolshing four houses. Jennie
Shanlks was fatally injured and all the
members of the Shanks family hurt.
w. f. Bonner and adughter We're SER
iously hurt. Much minor damage was
done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
FLOOD IN KANSAS
Steady Rain Ha. Been Failing and
Many Small Streams Have Over
flowed Their Banks and Are Spread
ing Over the Lowlands.

Kansas City. April 25-A steady rain
is still falling in western Missouri and
in Kansas as far west as Manhattan.
Many small streams have overflowed
their banks and are spreading out over
valuable farm lands. While the Kaw
river is the principal stream in Kansas,
1t Il, rising slowly and no fear Of the
outcome is felt as yet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25

three times. He then staggered to his
feet and attempted to escape. but Was
Intercepted by other employees and held
until the police arrived.
AT the, hospital the wounded mar
gave the name of George Walsh, and
Sc id that he was 20 years of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
Soldier Train Wrecked.

Los Angeles, Cal. April 25.-The west
bound special carrying several carloads
Of soldiers bound for San Francisco.
was wrecked at Harloum station, yes.,
terday evening on the Santa Fe rails
road. One soldier, James NJ. Bowers
was killed and about a dozen injured.
The wreck was caused by the colhHng
Of a light engine eastbound with -
troop train
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
k;Iled in Auto Accident.

Trenton, N. J., April 25.-George
Holcombe, we'll known newspaper
man, died today and Captain E. T..
Breese. OF the New Jersey National
Guard, is still unconscious as a result
of an automobile accident about mid-
night.