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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
WESTERN LEAGUE
Davenport May Get Into Faster Com
pany For Base Ball Next Year
Move to Drop Pueblo and Victor
Clubs Has Much Support.

bloomington, ILL., Sept. 29.-Local
officials of the Three-Eye League have
been notified that at secret meeting
of the Western League officials held at
Omaha. it was, unanimously decided to
champion Davenport, Joplin and To-
peka for admission to the Western
League instead of Pueblo and Victor
clubs. Des Moines, ST. Joseph. Sioux
City and Omaha are working for pav-
export and it is understood the Iowa
town will join the Western If the place
is offered.
Tebeau interests are working against
the proposition, but the other clubs
have a majority. If Davenport leaves
the Three Eye, Rockford will likely be
retained.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
A One Cent Verdict.

SpeciaI to Times -RepUUIICdH,
Atlantic, Sept. 23.--The jury in the
case of John Zelmar against Amelia
Schmeck. an action for DANA ges 70,
alleged defamation of character, re-
turned a verdict of cent for the
plaintiff. He alleged as the basis TO,
his suit. that Mrs. Schmeck circulated
the story that he had stolen chickens
from hef coop.
The district court is still grinding
away o.. TIE case of the state OF lowe
against Thomas Sorenson Of Marns
who is charged with trying to ex,or'
and various other offenseo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew

Philadelphia, Sept. 2s.-The nine
teenth annual convention of the
Brotherhood of ST. Andrew began here
today. Prominent clergymen and dele
gates from every section of America
are in attendance. Delegates are also
present from England, Scotland, Can
ada and other foreign countries
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
GRAFT IS CHARGED
Dozen Prominent Officials Of Buffalo,
N. ", Are Indicted on the Charge
Of Graft-AlI Plead Not Guilty and
are Released on Bail.

Buffalo, N. Y, Sept 2s.-As the result
of District Attorney Coatsworth's in
vestigation of the charges of alleg-
ed grating" on the part of off,
cials, Aldermen ]. Thomas Harp
Henry Mocst, Orrin F. Pierce and
former Aldermen Edward c. Beastr.
Louis G. Roeder, Henry G. Schneider
and John G. Busch have been indicted.
All pleaded not guilty when arraigned
today, and were released on bail
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
Did Not Consider Mediation,

Frankfort on the Main, Sept. 20
Chancellor Won Bulow, in an interview
today relative to the recent visit OF
Signor Giolitti, italian premier, says
mediation in the far eastern war was
excluded from consideration in their
conference by the knowledge that ner-
ther Russia nor Japan desired media>
tion
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
LEARNED Ne couRTED a MAN.
Indiana Wooer Ma!es Love BY Mail
and is Swindled by erich Widow

Indiana Wooer Makes Love by Mali
and Is swindIed by erich Widow
La Porte, Ind, Sept. 2s.-James Per-
ryman. of this city, read the advertise
ment Of "Mrs. e. c. Franks" of Bay
onne, N. j., to the effect that she would
share a fortune Of $4,000 with the man
she could learn to love. He then court
ed the supposed widow by mail, and
she promised to marry him. He for
warded her money with which to come
to this city to have the ceremony sol-
emnized. That was the last heard OF
Mrs. Franks, who proves to be man.
The swindler is in the custody OF the
federal authorities.
Investigation develops the fact that
Franks had several score OF victima
in Indiana, from each of whom he OBJ
tanned a contribution.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
CAR WILL TAKE A REST.
Russian Emperor Will Hunt On 1or-
der Of Poland.

Russian Emperor Will Hunt On 6or-
der Of Poland.
ST. Petersburg. Sept. 2s.-Upon the
emperor's return from southern
Russia he will go to a hunting lodge on
the border Of Poland, between Wilma
and Keiff for fortnight's shooting.
The police have received instructions
hereafter not to expel Jewish work
men from village In which they have
taken up their residence since 1882.
Prince Peter Sviatopolk Mirsky as
sumed active direction of the ministry
of interior today and it is already ap-
parent there will be almost a clean
sweep of the old Won Plehve regime.
"A number Of old lieutenants and for
mer ministers have resigned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
SUED ON HER BRIDAL TOUR.

N.w York Woman is Accused by
Iowan Of Breaking Promise to Wed.
Sioux City, Sept. 29.-John Scott, a
widower, aged As, yesterday served no.
tice of a suit for breach of promise on
Mrs. A. C. Bassett of New York, who
had arrived in this city on her we'd
ding tour with her husband. Scott
asks for damages of $4,000 and says
Mrs. Bassett accepted his attentions
for three years at Hornick, in this
county, and that he has letters writ
ten by her. which will prove his case.
Mrs. Bassett is 35 and attractive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
Decision Is Reached.

Washington, Sept 29.-After a num-
Der of consultations with the presl-
dent, Acting Secretary Of the Treas
ury Taylor has reached a conclusion
in the matter Of the customs stamp
on boxes containing imported cigars.
While no definite information is OBJ
tainable the decision will be fairly
satisfactory to both sides.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
Goodnow Given a Chance.

Washington, Sept. 29.-Acting secre-
tary of State Loomis. has cabled Con-
sui General Goodnow. at Shanghai,
permission to return Immediately to
the United States to answer charges
preferred against him of maladminis-
tration of the affairs of his office
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
Shaw at Washinoton.

Washington, Sept. 29.-Secretary OF
the Treasury Shaw returned to WASH
ington today. He expects to resume
his campaign engagements probably
next Monday.
Postmaster General Payne is con-
fined to his home by severe cotd con-
tracted during his absence from the
city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
Commercial Congress Call.

Portland. Ore, Sept. 29.-The offf-
cial call for the fifteenth session OF
the Trans-M Mississippi Commercial
Congress, to meet in ST. Louis Octo-
ber 1929, has been issued by Tom
Richardson. chairman of the executive
committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
LABOR LEADER SEES PARKER.
John eosart Continues to Discuss Re-
Iations of Democratic Party to Or

ganized Labor.
New York, Sept 29.-Judge Parker
has decided not to return to Esopus
until tomorrow afternoon. Today he
drove to the appellate division of the
New York supreme court, where he
called on Justices O'Brien and Patter-
son. Among his callers was John Bo-
gart prominent labor leader, VINO
called for the purpose of continuing
discussion touching upon the relation OF
the democratic party to organized
labor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
Russians Give Up the Position
Without Much Resistance
But Fighting Continues
PRESSING kuRoPATklN's LEFT
Several Other Passes of the Da Range
Have Been Captured and Sharp
Fighting Is Imminent Southeast Of
Mukden Where Main Attack Will
BE Delivered.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 29.-News has
been received here from Mukden to the
effect that the japanese have at last
begun the offensive. They have cap
tured Da Pass and are pressing on ku-
ropatkin's left flank. The war Office IS
unable to confirm this officially, pc
cause Kuropatkin's dispatches are fol-
lowing the emperor, but the Associated
press is informed by the general staff
That all indications point to the news
being correct. 1t is beileved the Rus
slams abandoned Da Pass without ser
lous resistance. Several other passeA
Of the Da range, eastward of Bentsia-
putze, twenty miles southeast of Muk-
Men, are also in the hands of the Jap
anese. Kuropatkin is evidently draw
lng in his forces to the less mountain
Ous country northwestward, where he
may decide to give battle. In the mean
while sharp fighting is regarded as
Imminent southeast of Mukden whence
khe Japanese are expected to deliver
kl1e main attack, the flank movement
from the west being of secondary inn
portance.
Da Pass, or Ia Pass, meaning Great
Pass. Is situated about forty-five miles
southeast Of Mukden, about the same
Instance northeast OF Lao Yang. 1t
as about twenty-five miles south of the
Hun river. The Japanese attacked Da
Pass which was occupied by the
troops of Generals Mistchenko and
Samsonon on Sept. "a, but according
30 dispatches from Harbin were twice
sspulsed.
st. Petersburg, Sept. "a Chefoo
nispatch says three japanese warships
Nre blockading Chefoo. This evident
" Is under an agreement with China,
in order to prevent the possibility OF
any ships Of the Port Arthur squadron
seeking refuge at Chefoo.
Tie Pass, Sept. 20. - The Japanese
armies around Liao Yang are report
ed to be decimated by epidemics, due
/. TO decaying corpses.
The Japanese are said have damned
the Liao river above Liao Yang, food
ing the country in order to protect
their left flank.
war clothing is being received by
Ahe japanese from America.
Toxic. Sept. 29.-An emergency ord
1nance amending the army conscrip-
tion law was gazetted today. 1t ex-
tends the service to second reservists
from five to ten years and abolishes
The distinction between first and Sec
pnd reserve conscripts.
Toxic, Sept. 20. AT the foreign Of
flee this evening it was stated the
new conscription regulations will aug
1nent the available Japanese fighting
force by about 100000 men.
Cheefoo, Sept 20. - The British
steamer, Yik Sang, trading In China
seas, arrived here today and reported
she was stopped by Japanese des-
troyer outside the harbor of Cheefoo.
After her papers had been examined
The Yik Sang was allowed to proceed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
CHINA WANTS AMERICAN AID.

WI Ting Fang is Coming for Advice
in Russo Japan Peace Plans.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 29.-Informa-
tion received here tends to confirm the
recent Pekin report that WuTing Fang,
former Chinese minister to the Unit
ed States, will be sent on a special
mission to Europe and America. The
statement that it is China's purpose to
regarding Manchuria is Incorrect. His
mission will be to sound the neutral
powers on the subject of the protection
of China's interests in the peace ne
gotiations at the close of the war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
TICKET scALPERs ENJolNED.

Court Issues An Order Against Ticket
Brokers In Chicago.
Chicago, Sept. "a temporary
restraining order has been entered in
the United States circuit court enjoin-
ing nineteen ticket brokers from deal
ing in any railroad tickets or unused
portions thereof (Which by the terms
thereof are nom transferable"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
Hoar s+;li Alive.

Worcester, Sept. Ex-senator Hoar
possibly may live thruout the day all
tho this is considered doubtful by the
physicians,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
LONDON HAS A NEW MAYOR.

President BUS Line Syndicate Chosen
Lord Mayor.
London, Eng, Sept. 2s.--Alderman
John Hound, chairman of the London
General Omnibus Company, limited,
was today chosen lord mayor of Lon
don for TIE ensuing year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
T.-R, BULLETIN
NOTICEABLE NEWS Of TODAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
Iowa-Fair tonight and Friday;
cooler tonight and in the east Friday.
Illinois-Generally fair and cooler
tonight and Friday.
South Dakota-Fair tonight and
Friday; cooler tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
RUSSIAN PRESS COMMENT.
fThe Talk Of Mediation Is Given Little
credenee Estimating Japan's

Strength.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 2s.-Novosti in
bitterly sarcastic editorial refers to
Ahe conference of the Institute of Inter-
nationaI Law which closed at Edin-
burg yesterday, and to the proposal
from the United States to reassemble
the Hague conference. The paper de-
sbaares the international Il polite
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29

Special to Times-Republican
Des Moines, Sept. 29.-The funeral
of James Callahan was held here to-
day and the body sent to Auburn, N.
Y. for interment It is learned from
his confidential friends he left large
beouest to found home for the wives
Of drunkards, an entirely new char
,ity. The bequest is said to be for
$4,000. The will will be opened next
Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
DAWSON, GA, FIRE SWEPT.
conflaeration in Georgia Town Is Be-
vond Control.

Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 29.-The fire at
Dawson, Ca, has already destroyed
one block in the business portion or
the town. The fire is beyond control.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29

laFoIlette Case Not Decided.
Madison. Wis. Sept. 2s.-There was
no decision in the La Toilette case to.
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
A NEW CHARITY

James Callahan, the Wealthy Des
Moines Millionaire, Leaves Large
Beouest for Home for DrunkardS
wives-wili to be Opened Next
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29

cheefoo, Sept. 20. The British
steamer. Yik Sang, trading in China
seas. arrived here today and reported
she was stopped by Japanese des-
troyer outside the harbor of Cheefoo.
After her papers had been examined
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29
Weatho,

Weather.
Sun rises September 80, 5:54; sets,
5.@5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29

Toxic, Sept. 20. AT the foreign Of
ilce this evening it was stated the
new conscription regulations will aug
Jnent the available japanese fighting
force by about 100000 men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29

A quiet investigation is being made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-29

Toxic. Sept. 2s.-An emergency ord
lnance amending the army conscrip-
tion law was gazetted today. 1t ex-
tends the service to second reservists
from five to ten years and abolishes
The distinction between first and Sec
pnd reserve conscripts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-06
METER THIEVES
ARE VERY BUSY
WELL ORGANIZED GANG WORKS
ON LAKE STREET.
Robbers Travel from Hennepin to
Fourteenth Avenue S, Looting
Every Meter They Can Reach -
About $1,000 Stolen in This Way in
Past Six Months. --

Meter thieves put in busy night
last night and the gas company has
been receiving complaints all day Of
thefts from quarter in the slot
meters. 1t appears that a gang of
thieves went the entire length Of Lake
teenth avenues tapping meters wher-
ever they could locate them.
In the Powers block, Lake and Hen
nepin, nine meters were broken open
and more than $50 stolen. At 1884
East Lake street, three more meters
were robbed Of about $40. Several
Individual meters were robbed along
the route.
The police believe the work is be-
ing done by a regularly-organized and
skilful gang. To rob nine meters in
a single block requires considerable
skill and care to avoid detection and
the fact that not one of the tenants
knew of the robberies until this morn
ing is evidence Of the ability Of the
thieves. .'..'t ..a 5'a
In order to prove their right to be
classed as experts, the thieves made
two visits to a block at 1927 Fourth
street N, the calls being within three
days of each other. The first time
three meters were robbed. The loss
was reported to the gas company and
the police, and two nights later the
thieves again visited the premises and
looted the remaining three meters
On neither occasion did they leave any
clues.
While the meters belong to the gas
company, it takes no responsibility
for their protection. The consumer
is required to make good all short
ages, consequently the holders OF
Observation-Disclosures meters that are
| robbed pay double for their gas. 1t
is stated that the amount stolen from
meters in the past six months will
aggregate about $1,000.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-06
Great Meeting Tonight.

All those interested in the agitation
for a pure water supply will be inter-
ested in the meeting of the Improve
ment league to be held this evening
at the mayors reception room in the
city hail. The discussion will prob
ably be more general than technical,
as the league is anxious to arouse the
interest of the masses in the commit
nifty. At the same time, several ex-
perts will be heard this evening, and
among them DR.. Corbett, who has
made a scientific study Of Mississippi
river water. In report prepared for
this occasion, DR.. Corbett includes a
table showing the results Of over 125
archaeological tests of city water. COW
ering nearly four years and begin
ming with July 1, 1900.
DR.. Corbett agrees with Health
Commissioner F. M. Hall and former
City Engineer F. w. Cappelen that
had it been possible to close the in
fected wells and the two lower pump
ing stations during the past ten years,
Minneapolis would have been below
the danger line in the matter Of NOR
tally from typhoid fever.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-06
WOULDN'T TAKE
DEED FOR FARM
MONTANA GERMAN TOO WISE TO
BE FOOLED.
Minneapolis Real Estate Mans 1'War-
ranty'' Deed Advertisement Fools
All His Customers-Some Accept
Supposed Gift With Thanks, but
Others Scent a "Bunco'' Game.

Franklin Benner, the real estate
agent, is having the time Of his life
answering letters from persons who
believe that he has donated them forty
acres Of land. Benner recently issued
a warranty deed circular, the read
ing matter Of which is interspersed
with advertising matter. The deed Is
made out in perfect form, and de-
scribes a tract of land owned by
Benner. He never imagined that any,
one would take it as other than an
lad" but results prove the contrary.
Twelve thousand Of the circulars
were mailed thruout the country and
returns were Immediate. Letters Of
thanks for his philanthropio action
poured in on Benner. A real estate
broker from Iowa wrote In to thank
the Minneapolis man and promised to
beat the bushes for customers for
Benner in return for the gift OF the
land. Among the lepistles received
was the following letter from Mis-
soula, Mont, German, who was too
wise a bird, in his own opinion, to be-
caught in a deal Of any kind:
Missoula, March 8, 1904. t
Dear Sir: .."
am rode you some time ago that !
was not able any land to pay of you for
present time before you was able to my
property to sell on either before April
and you send me deed to me on 40 acre
| never accept that. how can money for
| land pay when he have not money on
| hand. am send your deed back. you
never notify me and ask not If l was able
to pay for 1t neither and think that 1t is
my business. you expect pay you land
| in SAX? no, like it to see before would
| or deal in this way ....
yours very respectfully,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-06
WEST GROWS BIG
In EYES OF EAST
EASTERN BANKERS RECOGNIZE
VESTS INDEPENDENCE.
E. w. Decker, Vice President of
Northwestern National Bank, Finds
Change of Sentiment-Wan Streets
Attitude Toward Roosevelt, He Says,
Is Becoming More Favorable.

E. w. Decker, vice president Of the
Northwestern National bank, has re-
turned from "brushing-up" trip to
Boston, New York and Philadelphia.
He finds the west assuming growing
Importance in the eyes of eastern
bankers, owing to its increasing In
dependence. He also noted that Wall
street sentiment unfavorable to Presi-
dent Roosevelt was changing.
On successive trips east Mr.. Decker
has found that the eastern banker Is
gradually paying more attention to
the westerner. It has taken time for
the conservative Boston and New
York bankers, who have not sprung
from the west, to recognize that the
western banker was not a good deal
OF q Jay" Mr.. Decker said to-day:
"I found it pretty quiet in the east.
Business was very quiet and money
very cheap, spanning the summer. The
whole country is waiting. 1t is wait
ing for a good crop; it is waiting for
labor troubles to adjust themselves:
it is waiting for the election to come
and go. 1t is getting it's breath after
| three or four years Of extremely ac-
tive business. LOS
1.-The stock market is, to a great
extent, waiting the liquidation Of the
Northern Securities company, how the
stock is to be distributed, etc.
| "A western man Is looked upon
with considerable envy on account of
the generally prosperous western con-
ditions, which are compared with the
depression in the east. A Boston man
told me that the western bankers were
spending money freely in Florida
while the eastern men seemed pretty
| hard up. All this Is due to the devel-
| opment Of the west financially, and
it's becoming more independent Of the
east every years. But it is partly due
also, to the fact that, comparatively
speaking, Chicago and the western
cities have not been absorbed in the
rank speculation Of the last three OF
| four years.
"It Is quite noticeable in the east
the change of attitude toward Roose-
welt. Even Wall street is beginning
to realize that what he is doing is best
for them in the end. 1t amounts tc
'this-he is saving them from them
| selves
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-06
LOST IN BLIZZARD
IN NORTH DAKOTA
Almost Fatal Experience of Three
Minneapolitans in Recent
Severe Storm.

L. D. Kirkwold, Soren Thorsen and
Ole Hoyer are in the city recuperat-
ing from a trying experience with a
real North Dakota blizzard.
Thorsen and Hoyer are engineers,
and, with Mr.. Kirkwold, were explor-
ing the country to the south of Minot
about a fortnight ago. They had rid
den more than fifty miles when they
were overtaken by a storm of snow
and bitter wind. They managed to
keep their bearings fairly well at first,
but later all became bewildered. They
wandered about for six hours trying
to keep a straight course, but wholly
ignorant of what direction they were
travelling. Their spirits were chilled
now and then by running upon bunch
es Of frozen cattle.
Accidentally the party, when about
ready to abandon hope, stumbled or
rancher's house. When the storm
had spent itself they secured convey
ance to the nearest railway station
and hurried home to Minneapolis.