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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
HlLL ANSWERS CRITICS.
Declares Railroads That Restrain
Trade Go Broke.

ST. Paul Mimi, Jan. 9.-Howard
Elliott. president Of the Northern Pa
c,fic railroad, was rendered reception
In the parlors of the Commercial Club
inst night, thus marking his formal
entry into the business life OF st. Paul.
About 200 business men of ST. Paul
were present.
Probably the most important address
was that of President j. j. Hill. of the
Great Northern railway, who said:
"A great many peopl.' think that the
business OF a railroad IS TO restrain
trade. want to assure you that
railroad that restrasns trade Will go
broke. A railway to be successful must
make 1T possible for the people to de-
yelop the natural resources of the
country with profit. or that railway will
be wiped off the face of the earth.
"Some reference has been made to-
night to the building of empires, and
1t is only week ago that was called
an empire builder and dreamer of
oniental dreams. want to remark IN
uassing that some of those dreams
have come true. Your prosperity has
been more marked in the past few
years than any time during the twenty
that have gone by, with the possible
exception of the golden era of Cali
fornia.''
MIR Hill referrsd to the Panama ca
nal as good thing for a man who had
IN appetite for bananas. He would
ike ii built and IT might be some good.
but Vt would not help the people of the
north much. ever tho they did pay
part Of the expense. of building it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09

similar shades and have produced a
blend between straw color and light
olive green, which will presently be
substituted for dark blue, thruout the
army, as the uniforms of privates and
non commissioned oH1cers. The cloth
has been tested for q year, under serv-
ice conditions, for wear and cleanh-
ness 1t was found in the last maneu-
yers that the new uniforms are scarce
iy sttnguishable at distance from
dry stubhle of grass. 1t will be three
or four years before the present uni
forms will entirely disappear, as the
government has upwards of 100000
old uniforms in stock. tho the greater
part of these have seen service.
The German government is the larg-
est ready-made clothes manufactures
in the world, turning out 100000 to
100000 uniforms per year. the exact
number depending on the weather.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
FIRE FIRST NIGHT
Witness in the lroqucis Inquest Says
There Was a Fire the Night the
Theater Was First Opened Up.

Chicago, Jan. 9.-At the coroner's in
quest today John Nickles, a workman
employed in the construction of the
Iroquois theater, swore that fire broke
out the very first night the theater
opened. He said: II was in the base
ment the night the theater opened, in
a short passage southwest OF the stage.
] heard a loud report and flames came
over the partition over my head. par-
The partitions rise from the floor about
eight feet, but do not reach the ceiling.
The flames came from another room
from where happened to be. There
was crowd rushing around the door
and could not see in. was told
that 1t was some kind OF gas tank
that had exploded
Several persons who had witnessed
the fire from adjacent buildings stat
ed today that the outer edge of the
smoke and flame coming out Of the
playhouse. was tinged with peculiar
greenish color. They express the be-
lief that there were chemicals on the
stage which added to the fury OF the
fire.
In the light OF this evidence the
record of the testimony taken today
shows there were two previous direct
warnings to the Iroquois management
before the catastrophe. Joseph Daugh-
erty. the curtain manager, testified
during the fire department investiga-
ton, that there was a fire on the stage q
week before the holocaust. The im-
preston is rapidly growing among
those who have followed the inquiry
to date that the "Bluebeard" produc-
ton was doomed from the first. Menu
bers of the double octet in the moon
light scene today told the coroner's
jury of the Cleveland fire, which burn
ed the big fans used as a part Of the
scenery in the second act. According
to testimony on record, therefore. there
were three distinct warnings OF danger
OF fire in the protection OF the spec
tacular, show.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09

Atlcnta. Ga. Jan. 9.-General John
B. Gordon, of Atlanta. commander In
chief OF the United Confederate Vet
Grams, and one OF the most distin-
guished confederate chieftains. living
or dead. is critically Ill at his winter
home, near Miami, Fla, and the an
nouncement of his death is molnentar-
lily expected.
General Gordon's daughter, Mrs.
Burton Smith, of Atlanta. has been
summoned to his bedside in telegram
which tells of the famous generals
critical illness.
General Gordon has been in weak
health since the last confederate re-
union, at New Orleans. General Cor
don is greatly beloved. especially thru
out the south. and particularly by the
veterans OF the confederate army. who
were his comrades in arms. He is
their idol and has time and again been
re e-elected commander in chief of their
association by acclamation. and with
out even the suggestion of opposition.
General Gordon left for Florida with
Mrs. Gordon several weeks ago, and all
the members of the family, with the
exception of his daughter, Mrs. Smith.
are with him.
General Gordon has been prominent
since the war. in politics. on the lecture
platform and as an author.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
Japan Addresses Another Note
to Russia and Requires
Immediate Answer
ApHEREs TO HER CONVENTIONS
Unless the Gear Fairly Meets the Jap
4 ansss Demands War Will Probably
o. DscIarsd-ln the Meantime the
Preparations for Ho.tilities Continue.

TOXIC. Jan. 9.-Japan addressed a
note to Russia today, thru Minister De-
Rosen. It's character has not been DIS
closed, but II is said Japan requires an
answer within a given number OF days.
Il Is understood Japan adheres closely
1 10 her cra gtnal contentious. and 1t Is
believed IL Russia fails fairly to meet
{ ne demands war will ensue. The at
stdtude OF the British and Americans
greatly encourages the japanese war
spirit, which is stronger than ever.
ii Paris, Jan. s.-Oficlal advlces re-
eetved here today further convince
those in the highest authority that the
Rnaso-Japanese war crisis has been
nyerted, at least for the present, the
eituation being brought distinctly With
A the lines OF diplomats adjustment.
Reports. chiefly from Toxic. but also
from st Petersburg give clear view
Sof the circumstances leading up 70 u
eudden Improvement of the situation.
they show that the Russian answer ac-
fuAliy reached Toxic the night OF jan.
8 and proved to be the turning point.
Prior to Its receipt Japan had been
making strenuous preparations Tor
sending two divisions to southern CO.
feo. Ofiiciai reports establishing these
preparations are beyond the slightest
question, but the note received on the
I0th disclosed to Japan Tor the first
ttme that Russia fully conceded Ja-
pan.a paramount rights in southern
Cores. Russia's concession thus gave
japan practically what she had been
preparing TO assert by force and ac-
curdingiy military activity was sus-
cxnded. M Russip's concession made
Unnecessary Japan's assertion OF para
mount position in southern Corea.
Three days succeeding Jan. s. gave op-
portunlty to the authorities at Toxic to
consider and recognize Russia's corces-
oion. Whether 1t will be satisfactory
reports have not yet disclosed, but sus.
pension OF military activity Is regardei l
as removing the most dangerous aspect
y and az. giving hope that Japan Is likely
% receive Russia's concession which
does not go to the extent OF relinquishr
mr. her contention for neutral zone
!, across northern Corea, but 1t Is under:
stood It relates chiefly to giving defin-
4 lte assurance of Japan's rights in
i southern Corea. Altho reports OF medi-
alton continue TO circulate an authorl-
tative statement was made today that
no steps had been taken by France to-
wards mediation.
Genoa. Jan. a.-The Japanese arm
ored cruisers Kasaga and Niasin LETT
! Genoa today for Suez-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
nEALY MADE A SLIGHT GAIN.
Judaeship Caucus Failed to Make Any
Selection.

Washington, Jan. s-The judgeship
caucus was in session about ninety
minutes yesterday afternoon and ten or
twelve ballots were taken without re-
suits II is understood that Birdsa;l
voted for Healy yesterday, each ba;-
lot standing Healy three. Reed two, and
Dawley and Wright one each. There
was nothing in the proceedings indica-
tive Of what viii be the next move, but
1t is expected that Cousins will within
. short time, and probably at the mex:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
SAY AGENT STOLE LARGE SUM.
officers of Cos Commission Company
Seeking Major MeGinty.

Oshkosh. Wis, Jan. s.-Because of
the alleged theft of large sum by fits
former agent, Major p. McGinty. the
office of the Coe Commission Company
in this city has been discontinued and
officials are hunting for McGAnty with
4 warrant.
Investigation reveals that three
women claim to he the wife of the
missing man. One lived with him here
and disappeared when he did. Another
lives at Stevens Point. and the third
makes her home at Minneapolis. The
last has a son.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
REYES TAKES LEAVE
Colombia. Special Envoy Quits Wash.
inston and Will Not Returns, Unless
There is Some Chance for Helping
Colombia.

Washington. Jan General Rafael
Reyes who came here as a special en-
voy of Colombia in the hope of ar
ranging a peaceful settlement between
the United States and Colombia re-
garding Panama, having failed ir his
mission, will leave Washington TODAY
for Baltimore. He does not expect to
return, unless he receives an intimation
from the state department that there is
yet hope OF doing something in COL
on1bia's behalf that may avoid rup-
ture. Reyes primary object In going
to Baltimore is to be treated by a
specialist.
In long cablegram which Reyes has
dispatched to General Marroquin he
has reviewed the negotiations at
Washington and informed the goeNta
government that after doing every
thing in his power to save something
from THE wreck he has failed. Natu-
rally Reyes expects, in view OF the
high feeling prevailing in Colombia, it
will be very difficult 10 restrain his
people longer. In leaving Reyes feels
grateful for personal courtesies which
have been shown him during his stay
in this country. He can suggest no
means by which Colombia and Panama
can settle their differences. He thinks
it is possible that the dispatch OF a
special envoy to Bogota from this gov
ernment might result satisfactorily.
and he suggested today that Minister
Bowen, at Caracas. whose influence in
South America has increased by his
work for Venezuela, or Minister Bu-
chanan might be able to bring about a
solution of the Colombian Panama
problem IL either We're sent to Bogota
a. this time. Reyes does not expect to
leave his letters of recall at tllis time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
Business Wa. INTERRUPTED.

New York, Jan. 9.-The effect of n
small fire in the cable room of the
Western Union Telegraph Co. located
in the new stock exchange building
early today was felt thruout the finan-
clal district The telegraph system
by which the stock quotations and IL
nancial news was distributed was de-
ranged and in many cases interrupted
entirely. Gable service was also in.
terrupted to some extent. The cotton
and coffee produce exchange also suf-
fered from Interruption.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
DYNAMITE KILLS SCORE.

Powder House in Mexican Mine Ex-
plodes-Forty Others Hurt.
Mexico. Jan. AT the Los Laureles
mines, near La Yesca. west of Guada-
lajara, large number of boxes of
dynamite stored in the powder house
exploded killing twenty men and in
juring forty others. Detonations of the
explosion were heard several leagues,
and an American mine owner working
a league away was struck by falling
rock and killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
POPE OPPOSES Low-cur GOWNS
He Wants Them Abolished at Recep-
tions Attended by Cardinals.

Rome, Jan. a.-The pope has written
Sto NJ. Martins d'Antas, the Portu-
guese ambassador and the dean of ths
Diplomatic corps accredited to the
vatican, expressing the desire that
women Should 90; wear low-cut gowns
at receptions attended by cardinals and
other prslates. Excitement has been
aroused by the pope's action especially
among the women of the diplomatic
corps.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
c+r,,ck - Rich.

Mt. Pleasant. Jan. a.-Alr. Charles Ell
liott. who was formerly a mail car
rier on route No. 1, out of this city, and
who went west upon leaving the mail
service has struck 1t rich out in Me-
vada in mining. He is located near
Fay. Nevada, and has recently sold his
interest in one claim for 100000. He
has several claims left yet which are
also valuable His sister, Miss Madge
Elliott, will soon be married to a young
man of that vicinity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
Peace Chance. Better.

Vienna, Jan. s.-The Austrian-H Hun
gartan foreign Office has received a
cable message from Toxic saying Ja-
pan has no Intention OF taking any Of
fensive measures in Corea so long as
Negotiations with Russia are going on.
Ofilcials and diplomats here believe the
chances eor peaceable adjustment OF
the dispute are distinctly better, since
the Russian answer apparently was
more favorable than early reports sug
gested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
Fear Another Massacre.

Censtan;inople. Jan. 9.-Advices from
Erzeroum say the people of Sassoun
are in state of semi panic. fearing a
repetition of the events of 1894. The
local governor and other officials have
fed. Tweiik Pasha. with several bat
talions OF. troobs, has arrived at Mush.
where the feeling of anxiety is intense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
SMASHED PlCf
Blanche eoie., a Follower Of Carrie
Nation, Ruin. Fine Picture Entitled
Clusters Last Charge" in the Topeka
State CAPITOL.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. s.-Blanche Boies.
follower of Carrie Nation, today with
an lux smashed large picture of Gus
ter's Last Charge" hanging in the his
torical room of the state capitol. She
objected to the line explaining the
painting had been donated by st.
Louis beer firm. She was arrested and
taken to Jail. DR.. Harding. loc:s,
crusader, later furnished bail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09

meeting. go to some other candidate.
The impression grows in strength that
in the event Allison and Cousins go 10
Wright, Haugen will not go to Wright.
The next meeting Is scheduled for
Wednesday afternoon and 1t is expected
that at that time some interesting de-
velopments will occur.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
Another Eire Victim.

Chicago. Jan. 9.--Another death re-
sulting from the Iroquois theater fire
was reported to the coroner today. Mrs.
Nj. A. Nelms died >from burns and in
juries. bringing the total deaths to $685.
1t was reported two other fire victims
could hardly recover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
SCHOOL is CLOSED.
Breaking of Steam Pibe in Spirit Lake
Hiah School.

Special to Times Republican.
Spirit Lake, Jan. "a faulty valve
in steam pipe at the high school
caused a break that is being followed
with serious consequences. In attempt
ing to stop the escaping steam the
janitor shut off the steam pipe leading
from the boiler and left the return wa
ter pipe opsn. This caused the boiler
to explode. The boiler was repaired
and found to leak. The council made
an inspection and condemned the whole
plant as unsafe. resulting in the indefi-
mite closing of the school.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
TEACHERS TO LOSE GUM.
Boston Board of Education May Pro-
hibit Chewing in School.

Boston, Jan. 9.-School committee
men may order Boston teachers TO
cease chewing gum. A canvass has
shown that scores Of the instructors are
gum chewers, and it was learned that
most Of them came from Maine or New
Hampshire, the spruce gum producing
states, where they had acquired the
habit. The committee on hygiene of
the school board will consider at its
next meeting the advisability of posting
a circular in all schools prohibiting the
chewing of gum by teachers or pu-
nils.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
FOSSIL OF NEW ANlMAL FOUND.
California Professor Says Remains
Represent Distinct Order,

EVdVTIOIVITd TTOICSSOT- gays
Represent Distinct Order.
University of California. Jan. .. -
The fossil remains of giant sea lizard.
representing not only a new species
new family, and a new genus. but
also new order, has been found in the
noted Shasta county fossil beds. Ths
finder was John C. Merriam. professor
of paleontology. in the University of
California. He says the animal was of
q kind heretofore unheard Of and has
named 1t the thallatoraurus. The AMI
NAL was seven feet long.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
eERMAN PRIEST oUsTED.
Father Dsisor, Member Of Reichstas
Expelled From French Territory.

Berlin. Jan. 9.-Rev. Nicolaus Delsor,
Catholic priest and member of ths
reichstag, was expelled from French
territory yesterday without explana-
tion.s He was about to lecture to 500
4 persons at Luneviile, sixteen miles from
Nancy, when Commissary of Police
Rcinhardt. who formerly was a pupil
OF Father Delsor in Alsace. arrested the
priest and conducted him to the from
tier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
Burt to Succeed Auqhitt.

Omaha. Jan. 19.--It is stated unoffi-
cially that Horace G. Burt, retiring
president of the Union Pacific. will re-
move to Chicago and succeed President
Marvin Hughitt. OF tn: Northwestern
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
cabinet Meeting peferred.

Toxic. Jan. "a meeting of the elder
Statesmen has been deferred day or
4 two. The Russian warships which left
yladivostock recently are reported TO
I have returned there instead OF proceed
Ing to Port Arthur. as expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
DEDICATE NEW BUILDING.
The !. o. o. +. at Milford Ha. New
Structure.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Milford, Jan. 9.-Ths' I. o. o. F. ded-
icated its new building last evening
with appropriate ceremonies Rev. n.
H. Burch, of Rock Rapids, was the
orator of the evening. and after the
exercises the company sat down to a
fine banquet. The building cost be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09

Observation-Disclosures has pro-
tested to the porte against the delay
in putting into effect the promised re
forms In Macedonia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
Former Secretary Foster Dvint.

Springfield. o.. Jan. q Physicians
in attendance upon former Secretary
of the Treasury Charles Foster, who
was stricken with paralysis last sven-
ing, reported today that the patient
is sinking.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
Rrxan Arrives.

New York, Jan. 9.-The White Star
steamer Cedric, on which William j.
Bryan is a passenger arrived today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
sails for the East.

Port Said. Jan. s.-H. NJ. 8. Diana
has sailed for the east, under secre:
orders
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
!. LIKED The NEW UNIFORMS.
Emperor William Pleased With Ap.
nearance of American Generals

peararce OF American Generals.
Berlin, Jan. s.-Since Emperor Will
lam saw Generals Corbln. Young. and
Wood in their new uniforms at the
German army maneuyers in September.
1902, the army cloth makers of this
country have been experimenting with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
NO TIPS FOR WALTERS AT VALE
Captain Smoke. in Charge of Commons
Threatens DISCHARGES.

New Haven. Conn., Jan. s.-Captain
Samuel A. Smoke, o.. s. a.. professor
of mihtary tactics at Yale, who as
sumed charge this week of the Yale
commons. told the students hast night
IN mass meeting that tipping of watt
crs must cease upon pain of their dis
charge
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
chaffe, Assumes Command.

Washington, Jan. s.-General Chaf-8
fee today assumed the duties Of lieu-
tenant general of the army. vice Yoon0
retired, because Of the age H.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
GENERAL GORDON NEAR DEATH.
Commander in Chief Of United confed.
crate Veterans Stricken in Flor.

Miami. Fla, Jan. General Cor
don's condition last night was not con-
sidered as favorable as during the
day. Physicians are in constant at
tendance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
Eoster Dead.

Springfield, o., Jan. 81. Ex-Governor
Charles Foster died today at 1880 to-
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09

plan simplifies the free matter Al
members are free to so to other de-
partments after paying the tuition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09

ternoon or night.
Illinois-F'air and warmer tonight;
Sunday. rain.
South Dakota-Snow flurries tonight,
followed by fair and cooler Sunday.
PAGE ONE.
reiesrephic News.
Steamer Clallam Goes Down.
Twenty People Lose Their Lives.
Peace Prospects More Encouraging.
Second Note to Russia.
The 1roquois Theater Inquest.
Smoot Answers Protests.
The Iowa Legislature.
PAGES TWO AND THREE
lows News in Briefs
Bad Accident at Coon Rapids.
Good News for University.
Murder In Decatur County.
Abuse of Insane Patients.
The Lewis Murder Case.
McCutchen Is Still Alive.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial
A Southern Author on Lynching.
Iowa's Delegation.
Cousins for Chairman.
Topics and Iowa OpinionA.
Looker-On's Observations.
For Sunday Reading.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
The Hanna Predictions
Iowa Sports Talk.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN
City News:
TO Change Rivers Course.
Canal Will Be Dug Near Third
Avenue.
Engineer Douds Is Here.
Will Investigate 1nterurban Routes.
j. B. Cripps. of Albion, Dead.
E. A. Kennedy Dies in Chicago.
Mrs. NJ. c. Huffaker Dead.
Criminal Docket Is Light.
An Accidental Shooting.
Local Comment.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
iowa and Commercial:
Grains Shade Lower.
Board OF Trade Quotations.
The Cattle Market.
Condition of Trade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09

ELGlN WATCH FACTORY BURNS.
Concern Making Star Pieces De-
stroyed-Loss 100000.
Elgin. Ill., Jan. "a fire destroyed
the Star Watch factory here yesterday.
Loss, 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
THREATENS AN ERUPTION.
Kentucky Volcano Grows Active and
Terrorizcs Inhabitants.

owingsville, KY. Jan. 9.--The vol
cano on the sugar loaf mountain in
Rowan county is assuming alarming
proportions There are five fissures on
the side of the mountain from which
smoke pours in considerable volume.
accompanied by a deep rumbling noise.
People in that section are terror strick-
en- and preparing to move.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-09
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
Tho Weather.

Tho Weather.
Sun rises Jan. 10, 1928; sets, 1853.
Iowa-Probably rain or snow to-
night and Sunday: warmer in the east
and south tonight; cooler Sunday at
ternoon or night.
Illinois-Fair and warmer tonight;
Sunday. rain.
South Dakota-Snow flurries tonight,
followed by fair and cooler Sunday.