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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
FISH STORY EXTRAORDINARY.
Three Men Must Pass 1855 Days in Jai
For Killing 166 Of Finny Tribe.

Johnstown. Pa. July 23.-Justice Da-
vid Gildner at Rockwood Somerset
county, has Just imposed what is prob
ably the heaviest fines ever made un-
der the present fish laws of the state
upon Herman Fogle. Austin Schrock
and Madison Ronlesberg. The men
We're convicted of catching 166 carp
and catfish by building fence across
Buffalo creek driving the fish into wire
pens and killing them with clubs and
then selling them at 10 cents per pound
The fine was $40 for each fish, or a
total of $3.50, in lieu of which they
must serve 166 days in Jail. The men
had caught thousands of fish and prac-
tically cleaned the stream. but proof
applied only to l66. The state fish
commissioner has been summoned to
investigate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
MANILA DAY AT THE FAIR.
Commission Will Celebrate the Cap
ture of the City.

Washington, July 23.-August l3 will
be Manila day" at the worlds fair 1T
St. Louis, that date being the annlver-
sary of the capture of the city of Nam
la by the American troops. Secretary
of War Taft and Col. Edwards. chief
of the iusular bureau will be present.
and invitations have been extended TO
Admiral Dewey and to all the former
governors of the archipelago, Generals
Merritt, Otis, Davis, Macarthur and
Chaffee and their staffs. The society
OF the Army OF the Philippines Will
hold it's reunion in building now un-
der erection on the Philippine resarvs,-
ton to represent the Nipa barracks at
Manila. There will be speeches. re-
views and reunions The Filipino co
on, will take prominent part in the
nrogram arranged by the inslIlar bur-
eau for the Philippines section on that
occasion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
THE CAPTURE OF klAo TuNG.
Further Details Of the Fighting Given
Russian Losses 1000


Toxic. July 22.--Genersl Kuroki. af-
ter a severe fight. occupied kiao Tung
July 10 Kuroki's troops drove the
Russians from their strongly fortified
position on the Chi river northwest
OF Molten pass and east of Anping in
iicting more serious losses than they
sustained themselves. The fight began
on the 18th and ended The 18th. The
Japanese lost 424 killed and wounded.
The Russian losses are estimated at
LOCO.
Kuroki began his advance early in
the morning of the 18TH He uncovered
and followed the enemy along the Chi
river The Russians seemed to be re-
treating northward when suddenly two
battalions with eight guns, turned and
attacked the japanese advance guard
vigorously At this point the Japanese
suffered before relief came, one COM
pany losing all it's officers. The Rus
slams occupied an eminence Oh the
banks of the Chi. This ciNer guarded
their left flank and high precipices
protected their right. The only APP
nroach to their position was thru a
narrow defi'e. The fighting continued
lIntil dark when the japanese forces
biyouaced. The Russians made two
counter attacks but We're repulsed.
Tha Japanese renewed the attack at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
CHARIOT OF FIRE IN CHICAGO.
Blazing Elevated Car Runs Amuck and
Power 10 Shut on.

ROVER ~ smut on.
Chicago, July 23.-Blaxing flercely
from wheels to roof runaway motor
car on the Metropolitan Electric Ele-
waited railway yesterday whixzed by
hundreds of waiting passengers and
led fire engine chase Of more than
mile and was not stopped until u
had reached the crowded loop IN the
downtown region used by the four ele-
vated roads OF Chicago The e&.. .:.s..asss
brought to stop by the temporary;
shutting of Of the power at the supply
station. the engineer OF the power
house having been advised that run.
away car was speeding downtown.
When the car was first found to be
on fire 1t was detached and was run
past the Aberdeen street station. %
that neither the rest OF the train nor
the station might catch fire. The car
was left alone and fire engine was
called. For some reason. just as the
firemen were making ready from below
the elevated structure to send stream
of water on the blaze the car suddenly
started.
With no one on board and leaving =.
trail of fire and smoke behind 1t, the
runaway began the wild race down.
town When the car stopped at the
loop entrance the fire engine, distance
ed In the first part of the chase, came
up and put out the fire, but not before
the car was a charred wreck.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
WATERS ARE FREE TO ALL.
Fishermen's Rights to Angle in Colo
RADIO Streams Established.

Denver, Col, July 2s.-Judge Theron
Stevens of the Seventh judicial dis
trict, of Colorado, a Gunnison, render
ed an important decision which is Of
interest TO all who seek fish in the
mountain streams of this state. The
decision clearly establishes the rights
of fishermen to FISH in any stream or
river in the state.
Alonzo Hartman a wealthy ranch
man, who controls several miles Of
creek and nverbed, made application
for an injunction to restrain George
,Trezize from entering his fields to
fish.
The court found that the beds of the
streams in Colorado are public high
ways for the purpose of carrying wat
ar belonging to the people of the state
and that any citizen has the right to
enter them for any lawful purpose, in-
t.luding that of fishing, but thatsif in so
doing the fisherman should get upon
the banks in an inclosure he does so
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23

midnight. posting artillery in the val
ley below and on the high ground
south of the Russian position. The
main Japanese body was assigned to
attack the Russian center. A small de-
tachment was sent toward the right
and another towards the enemy's left.
After these positions had been taken
the fighting ceased for a time and was
resumed at daylight. The Russians
had thirty two guns in action and they
vigorously shelied the Japanese.
To this fire the Japanese infantry
moved forward and hankers had sue
ceeded in scaling the heights on the
Russian right by O'Clock in the after
noon at which hour the main force
was ordered to storm the Russian CEN
ter.
The Japanese artillery protected thf
movement splendidly but the infanti
met with "a severe fire and lost heavi.,
in gaining the heights.
Cut OFF Russian Retreat.
final successful charge was deliv-
cred at 81 80 o'clock in the afternoon.
The japanese succeeded in partially
|cutting off the Russians retreat and
this soon became rout The enemy
went to the northward and eastward.
The Russian forces engaged included
in addition to artillery seven batta-
lions of infantry and a regiment of
Cossacks.
The enemy lost ISL dead and 800
rifles on the field. A prisoner estimate
ed the Russian losses at 1000. The
Japanese lost 424 killed and wound
ed.
The Japanese force fought batta-
ton of infantry and one thousand cav
airy who occupied Che Chiato north
ward of Shotientszu. After four houi s
fighting the Russian retired across the
Taitsu river. In this engagement the
Japanese had seventeen men wound
ed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
BOOKS IN GOOD CONDITION.
Maccabees Of tho World Report Order
LIS EIourishina.

Detroit, July 23.-At the morning
session of the supreme tent of Macca-
bees of the World, the finance COM
mittee reported that the books of the
order and funds were in satisfactory
condition.
The board of trustees was empow-
cred to appoint an assistant supreme
commander, to be in effect chief
clerk.
The special committee appointed to
consider the resolutions submitted by
244 tents that objected to the proposed
readiustment of rates and asked for
a more liberal representation in. the
supreme tent submitted Its report yes
terday. The report recommended THAI
consideration be given to those pro-
tests that We're worded respectfully
and that the board of trustees take up
the matter of Furnishing those tents
that submitted protests couched in dis
respectful language. The committee
report was adopted unanimously.
The acceptable petitions will be
placed in the proper channels for con-
sideration today, when the discussion
of the rate question is resumed and
the board of trustees will take action
on the other petitions after the close of
the present review.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
NEW RATE ADOPTED
Supreme Tent Knights Of the Macca-
bees Of tho World Adopts New
Schedule of Rates Over Protests of a
LARGE Minority--Rates Are Raised

Detroit, July 25.-1he supreme tent
knights of the Maccabees of the
World today adopted the new schedule
of rates recommended by the commit
tee on laws Wednesday. D. p. Markey,
Of Port Huron. was eiected supreme
commander The change in rates is
one OF the most important matters
coming before the supreme tent and
may cause a disruption IN the order.
Strenuous protests We're made by
many delegates. The vote was 67 TO
%. The new rates are much higher
than the old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
IRON SENTIMENT IMPROVES.
Activity Increased. AItho Not Indica
tive Of the Consumption.

tive Of the Consumption.
Chicago, July 23.-The improvement
in the sentiment of the western iron
and steel trades. to which reference
has been made for the past several
weeks, is assuming more tangible
FORM 1t is beginning to get into the
actual market. There are few lines OF
manufactured product in which this
better spirit Of trade is not manifested.
tho the volume of buying is less uni
formly improved.
The activity in pig iron noted last
week continues, but the increasing vol
ume OF trade is not strictly indicative
of an expanding consumption. Much
of the buying consists of renewals OF
orders, which expired July ] or there
abouts. The users. with scarcely an
exception, are ready to buy iron for
their needs running to the close of the
wear and some to next summer. From
"a. 900 to $4,000 tons of pig iron have
been bought in the Chicago market
within the past ten days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
SENATOR VEST SLOWLY DYING.
Reported to be Very Weak, But May
Live for Week.

Sweet Springs, July 23.-George Gra-
ham Vest, for thirty years United
States senator from Missouri. is SLOW
Iy dying at his home here. The SEM
ator is only partly conscious and very
weak. Yet he may live a week or ten
days He has been very near dissolu-
ton before and some hidden spring I
vitality has served to bring him back
to comparative health and vigor. Dr,
]. S. Jarvis, his physician, VIII not
say that he has any hope of recovery.
Alexander Vest and Mr.. and Mrs.
George j. B. Jackson, son-in-l law and
daughter Of the senator, arrived yes
terday from St. Louis, being called
because of his alarming condition.
Many kilograms have been received
from all parts of the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
NO ALLus,oN MADE TO BRYAN
Democratic State Committee Holds It's
First Meetino az chjcaoo.

'tSS 'uSSt''tS o. SufSdSOs
Chicago. July 23.--The new demo-
cratic state committee held its first
meeting yesterday and organized for
the campaign. Within twenty minutes
the adherents OF Former Mayor John
r. Hopkins put thru slate OF officers
OF their own selection, thereby clinch-
ing the victory won at the state con-
vention.
One or two friends of Mayor Carter
II. Harrison attended the meeting. but
remained silent thruout the proceed
ings. Charles Boeschenstein, OF Ed
wardsville. H.. was chosen chairman of
the state committee by acclamation.
The meeting was attended by many
downstate leaders. including num-
ber of sound money" democrats who
have been strangers about headuuar-
ters since 1896.
Lawrence r. Stringer, nominee for
governor. was present, and said that he
viii make the need for state civil
service law a permanent issue In his
campaign. The new chairman made a
speech. in which he mentioned Parker
and Davis in his remarks, but no word
was uttered about William j. Bryan.
Allusion was made by the chairman to
imaginary foes within the ranks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
Russia Assures Germany.

st. Petersburg, July 23.-The Rus
sian government has given formal as
surances that Germany Will be repe-
tition of the Prinz Heinrich incident.
Regarding the seizure of the steamer
Scandia, it is pointed out the vessel
may have been captured by the st.
Petersburg, before the orders of the
Russian government were received.
Great Britain formally raised the
question of the war status of the st.
Petersburg July 20, and was formally
assured that orders had been issued
to prevent Red Sea cruisers seizing any
more British ships.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
THUGS MURDER
At B|)N[S|[[L
Two Policemen Shot Down To-
day and One Is Fatally
Wounded
FORM VIGILANCE COMMITTEES
Shooting Took Place in Saloon and
the Guilty Men Escaped in the
Darkness-o Objectionable Character.
Arc Arrested-Rumors Of Pitched
Battle Last Night.

Bonesteel. July 2s-Bulletfn.-Two
policemen named Harrison and stand.
orough were shot today. Harrison, il
Us feared, is fatally wounded. Several
arrests We're made. The shooting took
place in saloon and the men who did
IT escaped in the darkness. A vigilance
committee was Immediately formed AMI
many Objectionable characters were
arrested. It is reported that pitched
battle occurred last night in the town
but details are unobtainable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
SHAW WILL OPEN CAMPAIGN.
Secretary to Speak at College Point
L. L, This Afternoon.

Washington, July 2s.To Secretary
of the Treasury Shaw has been as
signed the duty of firing the first gun
OF the campaign. He viii talk this
afternoon at College Point, L. l.. and
with his speech the opening of the
campaign will be signaled. During the
next few months Secretary of War
Taft Secretary of Agriculture Wilson.
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
Metcaf and Attorney General Moody
will all be heard. Secretary of State
Hay, Secretary of the Navy Morton,
Postmaster General Payne and Secre-
tary of the Interior Hitchcock may be
called into the harness.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23

IT'S MISSION IS coNJEcTuRAL
Two Divisions Of the Japanese Army
Attack keller's Left, But Russians
Are Reinforced and Japs Fall Back
Losses Unknown--status of Vol
unteer Fleet to be Determined.
BULLETIN.

London. July 23.-Count Bencken-
dorff, Russian ambassador has re-
ceived official notification from st.
Petersburg reporting the capture of
two more British ships in the Red sea
and instructions from his government
to notify Great Britain that the same
procedure will be followed In the case
as that OF the Malacca; namely. the
vessels will be taken to a neutral port
for examination by consuls Of the two
nations concerned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
LODGE 70 SETTLE DISPUTE.
Fight Between Wisconsin Lumber Co.
and Dietx Left to Masons.

Hayward, Wis, July 23.-M dis
pute between the Chippewa Lumer and
Boom Company and John Dietx. 1t has
been decided to submit all differences
to the grandmaster of the Masonic
lodge of Wisconsin for settlement.
Dietz claimed the property on which
the dam across the Chippewa river was
built belongs to him. and he had .
right to hold up the logs Of the CONF,
pany until the company paid the toll.
He barricaded himself In his home and
was prepared to defend himself against
all comers, even officers of the law
with shot gun. Posses tried in vain
to arrest him, and even the aid Of Ma
tional guard men was unsuccessfully
invoked.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
HEIRS OF ETHEL WANT MORE.
Dissatisfied With Award by China But
Government is Satisfied.

Washington, July 2S.-Heirs of Louis
Etzel. killed by Chinese soldiers near
New Chwang. are dissatisfied with the
amount of indemnity. $4,000 (Mexi-
can paid by the Chinese government
on account of the affair. and have COM
planned TO the state department. The
department has replied that In view OF
the facts in the case the unpremedi-
tated character of the killing and the
general practice OF the American and
other governments in fixing ipdemni-
ties on on account of death. particular
ly in allowing for foreigners killed In
this country. the Indemnity in this case
is regarded as sufficient. The prompt
ness of the Chinese government III set
Ting the case without pressure is ofii-
cialiy commended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
BULLETIN.

st. Petersburg, July "a detach-
ment of Russian troops gave battle n
Sybel Pass on the 18th to superIo:
force of Japanese. The Russians re-
tired with the loss of an officer and
forty-six men killed and four officers
and 1S2 men wounded. In another
fight on the 10Th on the Mukden road
the Russians fell back on Siaosyr be-
fore the Japanese advance guard. The
Japanese suffered considerable losses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
Trouble in Asiatic Turkey

Washington, July 2S.-The state de-
partment has been receiving COM
plants from missionary sources, of al
legged outrages by local officials IN
Asiatic Turkey, involving some natur-
allied Americans. Consul Norton ct
F,zroum was instructed TO observe TIE
conditions, but the Porte refused to
allow him to proceed with his inquiries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
SECRETARY TO J. ). HILL OUT.
w. c. Tooney Said to Have Resigned
Marital Trouble lntimated.

ST. Paul July 23.-W. G. Tooney, for
six years private secretary to j. j. HILL
president of the Great Northern Rail
road, is declared to have resigned. Mr.
Toomey's marital difficulties it is in
timated, led to the termination of his
connection with the railroad magnate,
Mrs. Toomey having lived apart from
her husband for some time. Mr.. Toom-
ey has handled all of Mr. Hills bus.-
ness outside of his railroad interests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
The ceylon Stopped.

Port Said, July 23-Tha Peninsula
and Oriental Company's steamer Cey-
Ion. homeward bound from Yokohama,
has arrived here. She reports the
cruiser ST. Petersburg, Of the Russian
volunteer squadron, signalled her July
IS. twenty-fo hours from Suez, ask
ing her where she was from and desti-
nation, after which the Ceylon was al
lowed to proceed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
WILL MOTLEY POWERS.
Russia Will Take Steps to Legalize
Volunteer Fleet.

st. Petersburg. July 23.--While not
admitting the illegality of the Russian
action in converting the vessels Of the
volunteer fleet into warships, after
they had reached the Red sea. it is
probable In view of the fact that neu-
trail ships didn't receive previous no.
tice, Russia will formally notify the
powers of their conversion into war
ships, thus putting the neutrals on their
guard. Germany has not made pro-
test against the seizure of Scandia up
to 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
o,,+raoe at S;cl,uan.

Shanghai, July 23.-The report comes
from Chang of rumor current that
"a bishop. priest and two converts were
killed. another priest made prisoner.
and three chapels burned at Sichuan.
Two hundred soldiers were Dispatch
ed to the scene Of the outrage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
BULLETIN.

Hamburg. July 23.-1Nne officials of
the Hamburg American line declare
the seizure of the Scandal Is inexplic-
able, ,s her afanifests show she didn'.
carry any kind Of war material for
Japan. The company has asked the
foreign office to take lip the matter
and secure an explanation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
DAVID WOLFE BROWN DEAD.
Oldest Official Reporter Of House of
REPRESENTATIVES.

Washington, July 2S.-David Wolfe
Brown. for more than forty years one
OF the official reporters Of the house Of
representatives, died here last night.
aged 63 years, OF Bright's disease. A
widow and two daughters survive him.
The remains will probably be taken t0
Lewes, Del, for interment- Mr.. Brown
was a Pennsylvania by birth. He
was one Of the foremost stenographerS
Of his day and enjoyed wide ac-
ouaintanoe among public mon. He was
the author Of number OF works on.
shorthand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
BULLETIN

Sintzintin. July. 23.--According to
reports from Chinese sources, Sligo
Pass, ten miles from Siamatzsa, is
held by over 5000 Japanese infantry
artillery. 1t is believed this column
has engaged the Russian force pro-
ceeding from Siamatzsa eastward. The
Japanese are moving up reserves to
reinforce the Sigow Pass column.
Heavy cannonading was heard July
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
WILL STRIKE MONDAY,

Cotton Manufacturers Refuse to Post.
ponc Cut and Employees VIII Strike.
Fall River, Mass. July 23.-The cot
ton manufacturers voted unanimously
to refuse the request for a postpone
ment for two weeks of cut down of
1915 per cent in wages This means
the operatives will strike Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
WILL NOT SEIZE SHIPS.
Russia Decides TO Withdraw Volunteer
Elect For the Present.

St Petersburg. July 23.-The Asso-
ciated Press is able to announce that
Russia has informally notified Great
Britain that an order has been issued
to Russian cruisers in the Red sea not
to seize any more merchantmen and
1t has been agreed between the powers
that IL, pending the receipt OF these
orders by the captains of the st. Pet
ersburg, any other ships should be
stopped and held as prizes these acts
shall be regarded as not having taken
place and the ships concerned at once
released.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
BULLETIN,

Lao Yang, July 2s.--1'wo Japanese
divisions tried to break thru General
keller's left. but reinforcements were
received and successful stand made.
The details are lacking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
WOMEN SHINE SHOES FOR FuNn
Society Matrons Work on Street Stand
10 Aid hospital.

Elkhart, Ind, July 2S.-Socisey ma
irons took possession Of bootblae6s
stand on a busy downtown corner yes
terday and polished shoes Of business
men at 81 a pair. The money thus
earned will go to Increase the sndow-
mont f,,nd Of ozark Hospital. Mrs.
F,lizsbeth Beardsley, wife Of former
State Senator Beardsiey, MIS-. GUS
Thompson, widow Of former mayor
of Elkhart, and the wives OF several
physicians, and professional men
welded the brushes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
BULLETIN.

Toxic, July 2s.--The report from
urasa that cannonading was heard
at sea Is unfounded. The whereabouts
of the Vladivostok squadron is un-
known.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
BULLETIN.

Tatchekiao, July 23.--.l7ain has been
falling In torrents for Two days and
movements of both the Russian anl
japanese sides are suspended. The
real rainy season seems to have set In.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
LOSS TO WIDOW OF BILL NYE.'
Victim Of Bank Failure Tells Of Wip-
ina Out Of Small Estate.

Charlotte. n. c., July 23.-The wid-
ow OF "Bln Nye'' told on the witness
stand yesterday of the wiping out OF
the small estate left her by the humor-
ist thru the failure OF the First Ma.
tional bank The testimony was given
in the trial OF President Breeze, of tbs.
bank, to whom Mrs. Nye said she int
trusted her property and all the money
she possessed--s7,5 500. Property In
New York was included In the trust.
Mr.. Breeze denied responsibility for
the loss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-23
BULLETIN

Suez. July 23.-The Hamburg Amer
lean line steamer Scantlia was seized
tby Russians in the REQ Sea, and en-
tered the canal In charge of the Rus
sian prize crew, destination unknown.