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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
SEEKS TRAckAeE RIGHTS.
M. e. st. I. May Be Given Direct Limo
Into Iowa Coal Fields.

Special to Times Republican.
Spencer, Nov. 16.-It has been stat
ed by good authority that the Minne-
apolis & st. Louis Is perfecting ar
rangements with the Chicago, Mllwau-
kee & st. Paul railway with the object
Of securing trackage right over their
line from Ruthven to Spencer, az a
connecting link between their newly
ACQUIRED extension, formerly the Des
Moines & Fort Dodge. and the Mime
apolis & storm Lake line.
When these plans are completed they
will give the NJ. & st. L. q direct line
of its own into the Iowa coal fields,
whereby 1t can supply it's western divi-
sions with COAL which, up to this time,
has been shipped thru in round about
wavs. The d. M. & Ft. D. Is to be TAX
en- over by them. & st. L. people on
January /, and numerous changes are
looked for 1t is also rumored that
they will then run night passenger
trains No 90 and 30, now running be-
tween Minneapolis and Estherville thru
to Des Moines, over the new route.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
ASKED
1O FURNISH MONEY
Upper Mississippi Improvement
Association Adopts Resoln-
tions Today
SIX FOOT CHANNEL Is WANTED
Government Will be Asked to Have
the Work Completed simultaneously
With That of tho Isthmian Canal
An Iowan is Elected President -
other News.

Dubuque, Nov. 16.--The Upper Mis-
s,ssippi Improvement Association elec-
ted officers today as follows:
President, Thomas Wilkinson, Burl-
ington, Iowa.
Vice Presidents, Charles Fl. William
son, quincy, H.; Alonzo Bryson, Dav-
export, Iowa.
Secretary, 4. B. Boswell, Quincy. Ill.
Treasurer, John P. Eckert. Guetten-
berg Iowa.
Resolutions were adopted asking
congress to make an appropriation suf-
t,cient to secure a six-foot channel in
the Mississippi between st. Louis ana
st. Paul the channel to be completed
when the isthmian canal is opened.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
The Weather.
Sun Rises. Nov. II, $50; Sets, 4:40.
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Telsgraphio Nswss
Russians Blow Up Torpedo Boat.
Succeed In Reaching Chefoo.
Message From Stoessel Filed.
Nan Patterson Trial Begun.
River improvement Asked FOR.
Biennial Amendment Effects.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News in Brief:
Bluffs Carson Interurban.
Riis' Book in Bluffs Library.
Hortman Defense Is Insanity.
Anti-Saloon League Scored.
Sensational Breach of Promise Case.
Bank Employe in Trouble.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
Hanging Hold up Men.
Do Something.
Conscience Keepers.
Topics and Iowa OpinionA
LOCKER On in Iowa.
PAGE FIVE.
Miscellaneous News.
Catholics Mystified.
Tariff Revision Talk.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Change in Interurban.
Click Acquires Additional Holdings.
Meeker and Estabrook Resign.
Auto Day a Success.
Could Not Accommodate. the Busi-
ness.
Prospective New Librarian.
Reach Mutual Agreement. =
Mrs. Tying Before Hawthorne Club.
Vote is Canvassed.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Connrc"--;si:
Wheat Closed Higher.
Board of Trade Quotations.
Livestock Markets Dull.
Are Rates Excessive?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16

selves. The views shown by a strong
calcium light. were large, clear and ar
tistic, and dissolved one into another in
a pleasing continuity.
The speaker claimed to have made
two Journeys thru Russia and four
thru Japan for the purpose of ac-
ouainting himself as fully as possible
with the scenery and natural resources
of each country as well as with the
people and what they have accom-
plished.
Views Of Port Arthur and its i'm
mediate surroundings, and the entire
scene of conflict IN the easy were very
fine. The speaker avowed himself as
heartily In favor of Japan in the pres
ent struggle. But" he said, ut is a
war OF finances and Japan's resources
are limited"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
Grammatical.

[Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.]
The little Boston girl was taking her
first lesson in grammar.
"Can you tell me, Priscilla" said the
teacher, what is the difference be-
tween common nouns and proper
noun"
without definite knowledge. OBJ
tanned by research on the subject.
replied the small maiden, Il am in
clined to venture the opinion that the
latter are those which are invariably
used in the municipality and environs
OF Boston, while the former are In
digenous to the remaining fraction OF
the United Sta tes"
AS she proved equally proficient IN
history and Christian Science she
was passed on 20 the next grade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
The Prisoner Brought Into
Court Today to Answer to
Charge of Murder
WEALTHY PARENT is, WITH HER
Work Of Securing Jur, in the Fans
our Trial Growing Out Of tho Killing
Of Caesar Young in the Metropolis
Besun-shootins Affrsy in Chicago.
Court Room.

New York, Nov. 1s.-A,'ter more than
five months in the Tonlbs prison, az
waiting trial on the cha .ge Of murder.
the work Of empaneling jury in the
case of Nan Patterson, alleged slayer
OF Caessr Young, begar in the crin1-'
inal branch Of the supr eme court to-
day. The court room was crowded
with spectators. Miss Patterson dress
ed in black was brought in by prison
attendants and took ieat beside her
counsel, Abraham Levy, and Daniel
O'Reilly Her father, J. Randolph
Patterson, Of washington, had seat
within the bar inclosurt..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
COLLEGE PRESIDENT
DR.. Charles Dabney inaugurated at
University Of Cincinnati Today.

Cincinnati, Nov. 16.--The Inaugural
ton of DR.. Charles w. Dabney. To-Day
as president OF the University OF en-
cinnatt was largely attended, leading
educators from all parts of the coun-
try being present. DR.. Dabney IN his
inaugural address discussed, "Democ-
racy and School," holding that the four
institutions which make for c1vill-
zation are home, school, state ana
church. ..Thru the discipline" he said,
"of these relations man is educated.
Education In its broad sense is pro-
cess whereby men and nations realize
their destiny and reach the highest
roal OF power and service"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
WILL AID THE POOR
Daughter Of Millionaire Stoke. With
Her Husband Forsakes Mansion to
Live With and UpIift the Inhabitants
of the sIums.

New York, Nov. 16.-In pursuit Of
their desire to assist the poor and up
lift the depraved, Robert Hunter and
wife, daughter OF the uti-millionaire
Anson Phelps Stokes. have forsaken
their country residence in Norton,
Conn, and their Mansion In Madison
avenue for small brick house In
Grove street on the lower west side.
Both have devoted several years to the
slums and were married two years ago
while Hunter. formerly of Chicago. was
in charge Of the university settlement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
PARKER OPENS OFFICE
Late Presidential Candidate Begins the
Practice Of Law in Now York City
and Will Become Resident There
Has Not Formed Partnership.

New York, Nov. 16.--Ex-Judge Alton
B. Parker opened law office In the
building at 80 Liberty street, this city,
today. At the same time he announced
he had become resident of this city,
that Mrs. Parker would join him here
today, and that they would at once
secure home in the city. He said
he had not entered into partnership
with anyone and would practice law
alone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
WORK OF AMATEURS
BoxhoIm Public Believes Bank Robbery
Of Tuesday Morning Was Done by
Professionals aIs-officers Have No
special to mines -lsepublican

Boone. Nov. 16. The general inn
preston in Boxhom and vicinity is
that bank robbery was committed by
local talent. So fur absolutely no clue
has been secured by the Boone county
officers. The use of six charges of
nitro glycerine In breaking open the
safe is certainly the work Of amateurs.
The bank has reopened and Is doing
business
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
TopAY's COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions Handed Down by the Sup
rene Court Of iowa.

oo;nions Handed Down by the Sup.
reme Court Of iowa.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Nov. 1s.-rhe following
decisions were handed down by the SUI
preme court today:
Collingwood VS.. Illinois and Iowa
Fuel Company, appellant, Wapello dis
trict. Affirmed.
Flaserty, appellant. KS. Nleman.
Delaware district. Affirmed.
McGinn, appellant, vs. CARRIER Scott
district Affirmed.
English VS.. Otis, appellant, Union
district. Affirmed.
Kehe, appellant VS.. Black Hawk
county Black Hawk district. Affirm
ed.
Keim, appellant. VS.. City Of Fort
Dodge, Webster district. Reversed.
Patterson vs. Modern Brotherhood Of
America, appellant. Calhoun district.
Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
JUDGES CLASH; sA AERlrF LOSER.
Official Fined $1,000 Tor Refusing 70
Obey Old Mastsr,s Order.

Jefrersonville. Ind. Nov ls.-Four
fines Of $500 each were ordered yester-
day against Sheriff Pernott In the Cir
cult court here by ] K. Marsh, ths
retiring judge when tile sheriff refused
to obey Judge Marslfs order to adj
journ court. Judge Marsh had found
Judge-elect H. G. Montgomery IN
charge, and there was Il clash between
the judges as to the time of Mont I
gomerys commission taking effect. At
last the sheriff obeyed. but the fines
stand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
Liberty Bell Started Home.

st. Louis. Nov. 18.-Special farewell
exercises in honor Of liberty bell, which
for several months past has been on
exhibition at the worlds fair. were
here today at the conclusion Of which
the honored relic was started on it's
trip back to Philadelphia. Vice Presi-
dent Elect Fairbanks and Hon. Joseph
Cannon made short addresses. Fair
banks left at noon for Indianapolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
TYPHOID IN OYSTERS IS FATAL.
One Is Killed and Thirty Are Made
Sick In wellington, kas.

Wellington, Kas., Nov. 16.-E. b.
Wilmer, cashier Of the Wellington Ma
tional Bank, lis dead Of typhoid fever
as the result Of eating oysters at his
sisters wedding several weeks ago.
Thirty other guests were made III ana
several may not recover Both tne
bride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Tapley
May, are in II serious condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
WHISKY DUEL ENDS IN DEATH.
Pittsburs Men Engage in Drinking
Contest and One auccun1bs.

Pittsburg, Nov ia whisky duel
ended in the death of George Platt yes
terday. He and Andrew Bowman
worked In livery stable $40 Fifth av-s
enue. They had QUAR- eled frequently,
and Bowman remarked to Platt he.
could drink him to de;tth. Platt took
UP the challenge He had drunk ten
glasses of whisky wheil he complained
of feeling Ill. His friends carried him
to 81 couch, where he died. Bowman
drank considerable after Platt left. He
had not become conscious late today.
Physicians say he will recover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
A PosToFFIcE FIGHT.
Two Candidates in the Field With Pc.
titions at Greene.


Special to Times Republican.
Greene. Nov. 16.-This morning the
people OF the town found that there
was a hot fight on for the office of
postmaster in Greene. w. L. Booton.
who has been postmaster during the
past fourteen years of republican rule
had announced his intention of seek
ing the office for another four years.
This morning tarotker candidate ari-
peared with long list OF na mes on his
petition. Mr.. Booton was formerly ed
itor OF the Butler County E'ress, hav-
ing sold the paper during his last term
of office. Mr.. Mcclure Is a young man
who has been raised In Greene. He
lis proprietor Of a racket store. Both
candidates are striving hard for names
on their respective petitions. Thus
far the fight is clean one, without
any particular feeling.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
+p.;.o,.- lie. Gun in Court.

Chicago, Nov. 16.-while being ar
raiened in court today on the charge OF
family disturbance Charles Shyck. 9
saloonkeeper, fired a revolver severaI
times at his wife and child and then
committed suicide. The child was
slightly wounded. Mrs. Shyck faint
ed, but was unhurt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
BRowNLow DENIES CHARGES.
Dismissed Postal Employe Says He
Obeyed Orders.

Washington, Nov. 16.-John w.
Brownlow. who was dismissed from
the postal service yesterday by order
of the president, denies that he refus.
ed to furnish the department with
detailed statement Of his receipts. ana
disbursements while acting as dtsDurs-
ing officer Of the department at 81.
Louis exposition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
auLLETIN.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 16.-The Asso-
ciated Press learns from high placed
general who was with the emperor this
afternoon and who knows the contents
Of General Stoessel's message, that all
talk about Stoessel asking for instruc-
tions to surrender Is absolutely false.
He said he was not at liberty to dis
close the nature OF Stoessel's report but
remarked: "Only when the last biscuit
is eaten and the last cartridge fired
will the garrison surrender the for
tress. This car state positively
The general added that several vessels
had broken the blockade and repro
visioned the garrison.
st. Petersburg, Nov. 16-No definite
Enowiedre was obtainable up to half
past five this afternoon regarding the
character Of General Stoessel's report
10 the emperor, but the fact that 1t was
considered advisable to sacrifice the
torpedo boat destroyer Rastoropny In
order to communicate 1t indicates ur-
rency. which naturally has aroused all
sorts OF alarmist rumors. One Is that
the Port Arthur squadron is to make
another effort to escape. But the pre-
vailine report is that Stoessel has ask
ed for instructions whether to surren-
der, the condition Of the garrison be-
lng represented as desperate.
In military circles, however. firm
belief is expressed that Stoessel will
not yield.
The Russians, with the exception OF
one man, left the destroyer during the
afternoon. This last man ut the fuses
that blew up the vessel. There We're
three dull explosions Almost stimuli
taneously the Rastoropny sunk ana
settled on the bottom. 1t Is Impossible
tonight to secure an explanation OF the
action of the Russians, but 1t is pe-
lieved they were determined not to al
low repetition of the Ryeshitelni in
cident.
Chefoo, Nov. 16.-The captain of the
Russian torpedo boat destroyer, Res
toropny, which put into harbor early
today has notified the Russian author
flies he will disarm. 1t is believed
this decision was arrived at after COM
munication with st. Petersburg. 1t is
rumored that Rastoropny brought a
dispatch from General stoessel, asking
st. Petersburg for instructions as to
whether he would continue to hold
out. awaiting relief. or make immedi-
ats arrangements with the Janapesa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16

for surrender upon the most advan-
tageous terms possible. The rumor
cannot be confirmed.
The commander of the Rastoropyn in
an Interview said: II left Port Arthur
at midnight In a binding snow storm.
The boat was navigated thru all the
floating mines without mishap. On
reaching the open sea we saw Japan
ese cruiser and some torpedo boats In
the distance, but we were stealing rap
idly thru the storm with lights extin-
guished and passed them unnoticed.
OF any Kind" The commander was OPP
tirnistic with reference to Port Arthur,
and declared the main fort remained In
Russian hands and that the garrison
was confident and In good spirits.
Commander Pelem added that the
destroyer's object was simply to CAR
ry dispatches. The other Russian
ships remained at Port Arthur
The Rastoropny, being one of the
fastest. Russian vessels, soon outdis-
tanced her pursuers and entered Che
foo with it's music box playing a
sprightly air and the savory odor Of
breakfast steak apparently testifying
to the fact that Port Arthur still en-
Joys fresh meat The destroyer sped
In like an arrow at s.: SO a. m, md an
chored few hundred yards abaft the
United States cruiser New Orleans.
The Chinese cruiser Hal Yung rais-
ed steam within twenty minutes and
came close to the Rastoropny. Cap
tain Ching boarded her and held a
brief conference with Commander
Pelem. Ensign Wainwright, Rear
Admiral Folger's aide boarded the
Rastoropny Immediately, but he and
Captain Ching were not invited to en-
ter the Rastoropny's cabin. although
a blizzard was cutting their faces.
Captain Ching notified Commander
Gi-Itl tudl wv CiIy fLiouIS WAS LiLS
limit Of time that he could remain
armed at Chefoo. after which the Ras-
toropny would he compelled to dis
arm. While delivering this ultimatum
the Russian sailors, who seemed to be
healthy and care free, continued greas-
ing the torpedo tubes, which were load
ed
Following the conference with Cap
tain Ching, the Rastoro pny was NOV
ed further in, to the old anchorage of
the torpedo boat destroyer Ryechitel.
nj, where the Russian consul boarde
the Rastoropny, and brought her dis
patches ashore.
The Russian officers are all reticent,
but they say that the condition Of
Port Arthur Is as good as 1T was two
months ago. They also deny the re-
port that the Russian armored cruiser
Bayan has been sunk, though they ad-
nit that shell damaged her engines
which are being repaired. The Rus
SLAMS cruisers come out OF Port Ar
truh daily, the battleshfps remaining
in the harbor. The overdrawn optim-
ism Of the officers, 1t was asserted
ashore. made 1t obvious that their
story was released before it was Civ
en- to the public.
When the correspondents were al
lowed on board the Rastoropny quar-
ter Of beef was carefully placed where
1t was impossible to miss seeing it.
This, it was claimed, was meant to
convey the impression that Port Ar
thur was snug and comfortable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
Col. Breckenridge Stricken

Lexington. KY. Nov. 16.-Colonel w.
|C. P. Breckenridge, former congress-
man from this district. was stricken
today with apoplexy and his condition
ia considered serious. This is the Sec
ond attack during the past few weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
IOWA WOMAN IN TROUBLE.
Mrs. Beck Of Des Moines Arrested at
st. Louis for Taking Diamond.

st. Louis for Taking Diamond.
st. Louis, Mo. Nov. lG.--Mrs' f1a'.,'
Beck, Of Des Moines, who is here Vlslt :
ing the worlds fair and who met
very f,ashy travelling man on the Wa
,ash h,n,ted as she was en- route 10
this city has been arrested on charge
of robbery preferred by the travelling
man. The travelling man "ho na'
ferred the charges represents o
the largest jewelry houses IN %, LOUIS
The police refuse to divuige the evl. a.
dence in the case. 1t Is ciailiieo eia !.
Mrs. Beck visited the traveilng man az
his place of business and oterea ,on 70
purchase diamond valued AT ssoo.
Later the salesman discovered ina. aa
he had a diamond missing. Ihe one
which the woman has essayed 20 Ous
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
Austria viii Participate.

Washington. Nov. 16.--Ambassador
Storer cabled the state department
from Vienna that the Austro- Hungar-
ian government Is willing to particle
pate in the second Hague peace confer
ence called by Roosevelt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
Robertson Lectures at erinneil.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, Nov. 16.-The lecture last
night at the Congregational church on
DESTINY of the Far East" by Frank
R, Robertson. was attended by a full
house. which evidently enjoyed Them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
Russian Squadron Sails.

Iibau, Russia, Nov. 16.-The second
division OF the Russian second Pacific
squadron. sailed today. 1t is expected
that it will overtake Rear Admiral
Voelkersam's division, by way Of the
Suez canal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
Booth-Tueker Coos to England

New York, Nov. 16.-Commander
Booth Tucker, who for the past eight
and a half years has been at the head
of the Salvation Army in this country,
sailed for England today on the
Oceanic. He was accompanied to the
dock by 500 Salvationists and their
friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
NEW CABINET LIKELY
War Minister Andres Resignation
Threatens Stability Of Entire cabi-
net at Paris and Reorganization is
Expected.

Paris, Nov. 16.-The stability of the
entire cabinet is considered to be ser
iously threatened over the resignation
yesterday Of War Minister Andre. The
private view Of some OF the best In
formed persons within ministerial cir
cles is that q new cabinet will be
formed in the course of the next three
weeks. 1t is considered certain For
eign Minister Delcasse will remain in
the reorganized cabinet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
RUSSIAN RESENTMENT GROWS.
Speech on Danger Of Russian Inva-
sion Of India Fans the Flame.

st. Petersburg, Nov. Resentment
roiuced by speeches of the British
ministers on the North Sea incident,
especially the assumption that Russia
has agreed to punish the officers of the
Russian squadron in advance of any
findings of the commission. has been
further inflamed by the speech of Lord
Selborne first lord of the admiralty,
November IA. at Bristol. on the danger
OF Russian invasion of India.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
MILITARY GOVERNMENT OVER.
Mai, Gen. Wade Arrived From the
Philippines Today.

San Francisco, Nov. 16-The army
transport Thomas, just arrived from
Manila, had on board Maj Gen. James
r. Wade, former military commander
of the Philippines, who lately exchang-
ed commands with Gen. Corbin. Wade
says the troops now in the Philippines
are merely on garrison duty. and that
military government has been abolish
ed, except in the Moro district, where
there is combination of military and
civil goYernment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
RICHARDS is REMOVED.

President Also Requests Judges Res
ignation in Alaskan Districts.
Washington, Nov. 16. - President
Roosevelt has removed from Office
Frank H. Richards, United States mar
shall for the Nome district, Alaska, and
has requested the resignation of Judges
Alfred S. Moore, of the Nome distrist,
and Melville c. Brown, of the Juneau
district. This action is the result OF an
investigation Of the Alaska judiciary
made recently by Assistant Attorney
General Day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
T.-R BULLETIN
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather,

The Weather.
Iowa--Generally fair tonight and
Thursday; warmer in the east and
central tonight.
Illinois Fair tonight and proba15-
ly Thursday; warmer in the south
tonight.
South Dakota Generally fair to-
night and Thursday; cooler in the
north and west tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
Fermer conuressroan Dead,

Marshall. Mo, Nov. 1s-James Coo.
ney, ex-congressrnan. of ths egit
Missouri district, died al bis l,.sse -sls
today Of pneumonia
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
TROUBLE AT KusHK.

Afghans Explode Russian Magazine
and Many Soldiers Are Killed.
London, Nov 16.--A Moscow dis
patch says that telegram received
there from Baku announces that trou-
BILE has occurred between the Russians
and Afghans at Kushk. The Afghans
exploded the Russian magazine and
many soldiers were killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-11-16
BULLETIN.

Chefoo, Nov. ia private letter
received this afternoon from Fort
Arthur requests the Associated Press
to publish statement to the effect
that all foreigners there are well and
none Of them has received any wounds
during the fighting.