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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
AMUSED BY CANNON.
The Speakers Bow q Source Of Much

Washington. Jan. A.-Speaker Cam
mons bow is at present affording much
entertainment and amusement to
Washington society.
Since being elected speaker and
taking private residence OH Vermont
avenue. Uncle Joe" has blossomed out
Jas a carpet knight of the first degree.
and his old fashioned Difference ani
high flown compliments to the ladies'
are noticeable at every social gather
ing where the speaker is a guest
Observed of All Observers.
He was the center of attraction at
the diplomatic reception last Thurs
day night and was the object of all
eyes as he promenaded thru the east
room with this or that lovely lady On
his arm.
Compliments roll off the speakers
tongue when he is with ladies' IS real
lily as does his admonit.on when pre-,
siding over the house. Members will
please be seated in the aisles." 1t IS
when first presented to a handsome
woman that Uncle Joe" puts on all the
frills with his unique and character
istic bow.
He drops one foot behind the other,
makes a little salutation with his right
hand starting from his chin and his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14

The entire territory is now without
funds, and every department. is pracm :
cally at standstill.
In the face of the prospect Of receiv-
Ing III, pay for an indefinite period. the
entire polics. IS contemplating a gener-
al strike. One of the principal objects
of the act was to raise appropriations
for this department and many Others
BY means of taxation In the various
counties.
A complete revision of the statutes
Will he necessary before the present
involved state of affairs can be
srtaightanei out. Governor Carter IS
considering the question of calling A
special session of thu legislature as the
only solution OF the problem. but the
total absence of funds makes ii doubt
full whether the legislature can meet.
The supreme courts decision. which
was rendered in a test case. invalidates
the results of the November election
for supervisors in the five counties OF
the territory. AN of the boards OF SUI
pervisors have held sessions since Jan.
4. and most Of the officials elected
have assumed office. Ar exception Is
the assessor elect of Oahu county,
whose bond of sl50.0o0 was rejected by
the supervisors on the ground of dts
illegality.
The decision leaves undetermined
the question which was raised as to
whether or not the Hawaiian legisla-
lure had the authority to establish an
elective county government system.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
cHlcAeoAN ARGUES RATE CASE,
Judge George Wall Appears for Rail.
roads at Cleveland.

Cleveland, o.. Jan. 4.-Yesterday' s
proceedings In the suit OF the inter-
state-commerce commission against the
Lake Shore and other railroads relative
to the classification of hay and straw
was devoted entirely to the arguments
OF United States District Attorney Sui
Ivan for the commission and Judge
George Wall of Chicago for the rail-
roads.
Mr.. sullivan closed his argument at
noon. Judge Wall spoke for the re-
mainder OF the afternoon. One OF the
main contentious of Judge Wall was
that the commission failed to find that
the rates charged for hay and straw
were unjust as we'll as unreasonable
contending that the finding should In
clude both words in order to be valid
and TO be binding upon the railroads.
The case Will probably be closed to-
morrow by Adelbert Moot OF Buffalo,
counsel for the railroads. and John
q. Carlisle for the Interstate commerce
commission.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
TO FIRE THE lRoauols.

uuique Plan TO Test sufficiency Of
New Ordinances in Chicago.
Chicago. Jan. l4.-As soon as the
coroner releases control Of the Iroquois
Theater that play house Will again be
given over 10 the flames, II the plans
evolved by Mayor Harrison and Walter
l.. Fisher. of the City Club, are car
rie1 out. The experts who will fight
over again the Iroquois conflagrauon
will have trained fire fighters at their
elbows to see that the demonstration
of the plans does not bring about any
property loss outside the partially
ruined play house. The purpose OF
again firing the theater Is to test the
suffieiency OF the city ordinances,
present and prospective.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
GEN. GORDON BURIED
Final Rites for the south's Last Great
Figure of the Civil War-Memorial
Exercises Attended by Thousands.

Atlanta, Ca. Jan. l4.-At.ended by
military honors and with the homage of
his state and the southland. General
john b. Gordon, the south's last great
figure of the civil war, was buried in
Oakland cemetery today. Memorial
exercises. which were conducted in the
house of representatives at the state
capitol. were attended by thousands,
end governors. distinguished statesmen
of the south and confederate leaders
and veterans who fought thru the civil
war gave eulogies to Gordon's name.
In many southern cities members of
confederate societies ceased work and
lowed their heads at 10 o'clock this
morning in honor of the distinguished
dead statesman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
janan,s Reply to Russia.

London. Jan. 14.-Minister Hayashi
received today the text OF the Japan
ese reply TO Russia's last note. 1t does
not contain an ultimatum, but reiter-
ates Japan's original demands with
what Baron Hayashi terms "Modifica-
fion upon minor point" Questions
OF Chinese sovereignty In Manchuria
and Japan's sphere Of influence In
Korea are reinsisted upon. Hayashi
said; 80 far as can see the rela-
tions OF the two powers regarding the
dispute are practically unchanged. I
have no indication OF the reception this
note is likely TO meet ut the hands of
the Russian government, but expect
negotiations will continue several
weeks"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
MOVING ON PANAMA
Reports to Navy Department Indicate
Colombian Troops are Being Quietly
But Rapidly Sent to Panama From

Washington. Jan. 14.-The navy de-
partment has posted cable message
from Rear Admiral Coglan which
shows great deal OF activity on the
part of the Colombians, and indicates
that they have won over many Indians
along the borders of Panama.
While the message tells OF much ac-
tiv.ty. in the way of preparation, NO
disorder is reported.
The dispatch, as translated by the
navy department, says:
"a report from Cartegena states
transport troops to the Gulf of Dar-
len.
Troops are arriving at Barranquilla
quite rapidly. Four thousand men are
now there. The Castine, from Gale
donia harbor. reports Indians unfriend-
ly. The chief at Ssardi now wears
the Uniform OF colonel of the Colom-
bian force.
"a large number OF canoes are at
Sasardi and Mosquito village. No
large landing of Colombian force yet
made on the coast, merely parties OF
two and three in canoes. Traders in
that vicinity say that Indians are un-
friendly to all strangers. allowing none
to sleep ashore.
mo Colombian forces were seen at
any time or place in Panama territory.
No trail or stream which can be enter
ed from the sea was found. Every
thing Is about the same as when the
Atlanta visited there the first time, eN-
cept the chief having his uniform. No
American vessels have ever been able
to buy stores from the Indians, even
before the Colombian forces went to
Titumant.
"The Bancroft starts for the north
east coast Tuesday morning. The Cas-
tine and Mayfiower follow when coal
led.
..The Topeka is Just in from Bocal
del Toro with report from the Nash
willie that everything Is quiet and there
is no excitement. The Nashville Will
remain there. When the Stewart Is
repaired l propose to send her there
also. The Mayflower has returned. It
fOun0 the MdIlIluko odS AhoAai.S AAs
friendly. They objected strongly TO
exploration In their territory.
"Fronl Conception bay south to Mos
quito village the Indians are friendly
and say that they Will not permit Goi-
ombian forces or Indians to pass them.
The Indians said the Colombian forces
expected to get all the canoes and
with schooners and steam launches.
take large force to Mandingo bay
The navy department adds the fol-
lowing:
"The movements Of the Bancroft,
Castine and Mayfiower are In conse-
quence OF directions sent by the de-
partment some days since to use every
possible effort for the pacification OF
the Indian tribes, and TO prevent, as
far as possible. the restiessness ana
uneasiness that might follow from the
presence OF strangers in their terri
$oryn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
WEDDING AT ELDoRA.
Sam Rathbone and Mrs. Fleta syver-
son United in Marriage.

Special to Times-Republican.
E!dora. Jan. IA quiet wedding
was celebrated here last night, uniting
Mr.. Sam Rathbone and Mrs. Fleta
Syverson, worthy young couple OF
this city The wedding was at the
home of the bride and was witnessed
by only n very few friends and rela-
tives of the couple. Rev. Shoemaker
of the NJ. l.. church performed the
ceremony. They will reside in Red
Oak, for which place they will leave
in a few days. So quiet and unosten-
tatious WAS the wedding that 1t is not
yet generally known about the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
rooAYs COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions Handed Down by the su
preme Court Of Iowa.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Jan. 1.-THE following
decisions We're handed down by the su-
prsme court today:
State of Iowa VS.. Roam. appelian,
Polk district. Affirmed.
State of Iowa VS.. Lucas appellant
Pas district. Affirmed.
State of Iowa vs.. Hampton, appe,-
!art Apranoose district. Affirmed
State of Iowa VS.. Atkins, appellant
Polk district. Affirmed.
State of Iowa vs.. Norris. appellan;
Jones district Reversed.
Freeman. appellant, VS.. Strobenn
Grundy district. Affirmed.
Davis & Shangle. appellant, VS.. Boy
err. Mahaska district Affirmed.
Lindsey, appellant, vs. Kerr at al
Monona district. Dismissed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
WORK OF CONGRESS.
Postoffics Investigation Postponed !,
the Senate.

Washington, Jan. l4.-JThe house to-
day passed the senate joint resolution
authorizing the erection of monu-
nent to the memory OF the late Presl-
dent Harrison. at indianapolis.
The Senate.
In the senate the bill extending till
1906. the time for settlement OF claims
OF states for equipment of troops for
the Spanish American war. was pass
ed.
Consideration of resolutions touching
the postoffice department was post
poned until Monday next, in order to
permit a further discussion of other
questions during the remainder of the
present week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
NOTED OUTLAW ESCAPES.
George Herman. Who Caused SO Much
Trouble TO Officers in Philippines.

Manila, Jan. 14.-George Herman. at
one time chief inspector Of the con-
stabulary, who in company with c. j.
Johnson. constabulary officer, robbed
the government and then started upon
piratcal cruise on the vessel they
stole, has just escaped from confine-
ment a. Cehu. and is still at large.
When Herman was captured Off Bay
auan by a party in search of him.
Johnson was found dead in the aban-
doned boat. He had been shot the day
before by constables in fight, during
which Herman shot and killed four
men and escaped for the time being.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
Montana Town Suffers Ire.
mendous Loss and Large
Section Is Threatened
HIGH WIND AIDS THE FLAMES
Big Havre Hotel. Mclntire Opera House
and Numerous Other Buildings in
Path of Fiames-lroauois Theater TO
Be Again Fired to Test sufficiency of
New Ordinance.

Helena. Mont. Jan. IA fire at
Havre. Mont. which early this MORN
ing destroyed property to the valde of
100000. broke out anew at noon. The
big Havre Hotel, new Mcintyre opera
house and numerous buildings are al
ready destroyed or doomed. and the
entire northwestern portion of the town
is threatened. The wind is blowing a,
forty miles an hour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
CAN NOT MAKE UP LOST TIME.
Engineers on Northwestern Must Not
Exceed Scheduled Speed.

Chicago. Jan. 1.-THE Chicago &
Northwestern railway has issued an
order that under no circumstance es
shall passenger trains exceed their
schedule speed. No mater how late a
train may be, the engineer must not
make up uime by running faster than
his schedule calls for. All trains that
become late on any portion of their
trip must arrive at their destination
late
The explanation is made that the
management does not care to risk dis
asters whieil might occur on account
os fas. running to make up lest time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
HAcILLus-NoT WOUND.
II Killed Gentleman and Saved Foster
From Hanging.

Omaha, Jan. 14.-One tiny bacillus
with a long name has intervened be-
tween Henry Foster and the hangman's
moose. The microbe found its way into
the wound of Thomas Gentleman. Of
Fremont, whom Foster shot. Death
followed as matter of course. for the
bacillus is deadly. and is known to
science as the bacillus diplocapulatus
aerogenes.''
The hospital surgeons at Fremont
declared that Gentleman had one
chance in thousand of recovery. This
chance was eliminated when the mi
crobe appeared. Because of this the
county attorney is compelled to with
draw his charge of murder in the first
degree.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
is ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Frank clemmons, Living Near Dav-
enport, Badly Wounded.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Davenport. Jan. 1t.-F'rank Glenn
mons. the wel-known fruit and berry
farmer of Valley City, in Scott county
and son of Squire l.. w. Clemmons
was accidentally shot in the legs yes
teriay morning at 1920 o'clock while
rabbit hunting in the bottoms ,rith
Ward Briggs. his nephew. a rabbit
was scared up and both men We're
getting ready to shoot it when the sho'
gun in the hands of Mr.. Briggs was
discharged Part OF the load OF bird
shot took effect in the legs of Nh
Clemmons. who was taken to his home
DR. Lambach was summoned from
Davenport and extracted the shot. The
injuries are reported as being painful
hut not serious
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
ANOTHER BRIBERY STORY.
st. Louis Doodle Crowd Wanted Pay
From the Ticket Brokers.

ST Louis. Jan. 14-Circuit Attorney
Folk was Informed today that repre-
sentat.ves OF the house of delegates
combine had solicited bribe of &c.,
900 from certain St. Louis ticket brok-
ess to kill the bill recently passed pro-
hibi,ing the scalpdng OF railroad excu--
sion tickets. and 1t IS charged the dale
gates voted for THE bin dn retaliation
for the refusal of the ticket brokers 10
subscribe to the book fund. The grand
jury is investigating the charges.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
WILLING TRIAL POSTPONED.
Hearing Of Alleged Waterloo Firebu;
+. Deferred One Week.

Waterloo. Jan. 1s.-Willing. the self
confessed fire bug. who was caught las.
Friday night when about to fire his
store. was brought before Justice
kuhns at o'clock yesterday morning.
After a consultation ppstponemenf
was agreed to by the attorneys for one
week.
Attorneys for the insurance com
nanies are proving upon fires started
a, Elgin. Aurora and Rockford. H.. AMI
are working with States Attorney
Mears on the case.
The trial of Allendorf who is ac-
cused of completely, will be held Sat
urday at 2 p. m. having been post
poned
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
CASHIER unERsAck DEAD.

sigourney Savings Bank Officer Sue
curbs to His Wounds.
Special to Times Republican.
Sigourney. Jan. 14.-G. r. Utterbach
cashier of the Sigourney Savings bank
who attempted suicide January IL by
shooting himself died yesterday
morning. The Iowa state bank ex-
amner closed the doors Of the bank
yesterday and a receiver will be ap-
pointed. 1t Is thought depositors will
be paid in full.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
PRISONERS CREMATED

Three Men Burned 20 Death by Burn
ing of Jail at Pratt City, Alabama
Today-several Other. Fatally In
jured.
Birmingham. Ala. Jan. 14.-Thres
prisoners We're cremated. two fatally
burned and two seriously hurt In the
burning of the town jail at Pratt City
early today. A panic ensued when the
fire was discovered and the prisoner
We're released, but all Were recap
tured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
priaas Set at Liberty

! New York. Jan. 14.-At Raymond
street Jail. Brooklyn. II was said yes-
terday that Former Congressman
briggs. under sentence of one day ana
fine of $4,000 for accepting com
pensation for procuring a contract with
the government. had completed his
term OF Imprisonment and had left
The fail
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14

left describing circle just above his
knee. Then, his face smiling and
rosy. he makes low salaam and comes
up like fish Jumping out of water
with the smile of conqueror.
One pretty girl to whom the speake:
was attendant at the diplomatic re-
ception introduced him 10 more than =
dozen people Just to see him make his
bow and for the edliication of large
number of onlookers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
SEES CLOSE TINES
Samuel compers Advise. Laborins
Men to Prepare for Industrial De-
pression by Exercise Of Eruualitx.

Trenton. N. j.. Jan. 14.-1n an ad-
dress before the International Hod
Carriers and Building Laborers' con-
vention today Samuel Gompers spoke
OF the Industrial depression and while
holding out hopeful views of the sit
uation, advised all union men to pre-
pare themselves for depression by ex-
ercise of frugality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
Favor One Term Idea.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE National
Business League. at meeting here
today irausurated movement, to
amend the constitution of the United
States so far as TO fix the presidential
term a; six years and make the chief
executive ineligible for Reelection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
WAR SHIPS MOVING.
Russian and Japanese Cruisers Pass
inq Thru the Suex Canal.

suez. Jan. 14.-Great interest is
manifested here in the movements OF
the japanese and Russian war ships
in the canal. The Russian arnored
cruiser Dmitri Donskoi has arrived Al
Suez and Is coaling near the British
armored cruiser King Alfred. which is
also bound for the far east The Jap
anese armored cruiser Kasaga left
Port Said for Suez today and was
shortly afterwards followed by her
sister ship. Niasin. AT about the same
time the Russian battleship Oslabya
arrived at Port Said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
Riot in China.

Hong Kong. Jan. IA riot is re-
ported 10 have occurred on the Han
Canton railway. about 1000
coolies participating in the disturb
ance. The United States consul here
has teiegraphed TO Minister conger a.,
Pskin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
JOHN BROWNS DAUGHTER.
Oldest Child Of Great Abolition Leader
Lie. n Point of Death.

Pasadena, Cal. Jan. 14.-Mrs. Ruth
Brown Thompson, eldest daughter of
John Brown Of Harper's Ferry fame.
is lying at the point of death at he.
home in this city. She is suffering
from an attack OF la grippe with COM
plications She is IS years OF age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
Postosfice Robber Sentenced.

Springfield. III, Jan. 14.-Charies AL
I'm, who pleaded guilty a few days ago
10 robbery of the Springfield postofiice
in 1895, was today sentenced TO the
pe-iteatiary for three years and to pay
a $500 fine. :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
REINeEck MAN DIES IN ILLINOIS
Will Teatow Passes Away at Flor
ence-Body Brought Back.

Special TO Times Republican.
Reinheck. Jan. 14.--Word was re-
oeived here Tuesday of the death of
Will Teatow. resident of this place,
who went TO Florence. ILL.,, for visit
a week ago Monday. His mother went
Ito sec him Saturday. The young mas,
was 81 years of age and was well
known here. The telegram did not state
what was the cause of death. The re-
mains We're brought home last night.
Rev. Moore and wife. Mrs. Marion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
eEcHTELs ON TRIAL.
Four Members of the Family on Trial
For Murder.

Allentown. Pa. Jan. l4.-Four mem-
bers of the Bechtel family. Mrs. Cath
crime Bechtel. daughter Martha, sons
John and Charles today We're placed on
trial, charged with being accessories
after the fact to the murder of Mabel
Bechtel. Mrs. Bechtel will be tried
first.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
au.tain Roosaxelt,

Portland, Ore. Jan. 1.-THE National
Livestock Convention today unant-
mously adopted resolution endorsin9
President Roosevelt's policy relative to
construction Of the Panama canal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
Union Pacific Meetina.

New York. jan H.-The executive
committee of the Union Pacific railway
met here today. but the meeting is said
to have been wholly routine In chafs
acter and no action was taken res
garding the additional vice presidenc1
or general managership.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
STRIKE is RENEWED.
Livery Drivers in Chicago Went Out
Auain TODAY.

Chicago. Jan. 1.-THE strike of ths
livery drivers was renewed today, after
a truce OF fifteen days. following the
Iroquois theater fire. Ninety Ave per
cent of the sixteen hundred drivers of
carriages and hearses are said to be
out. Failure OF employers and EN-.
ployes to agree on a wage scale was
the cause of the resumption of the
strike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
Alderman Ellen on Trial.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Jan. 1.-THE
trial of ex-Aldsrnsar Jacob Ellen. on
the charge of bribery in connection
with the Lake Michigan water deaf.
was begun in the superior court today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
HAWAII is BANKRUPT.
Decision Of Court Prevents the Col.
lection of All Taxes.

Honolulu. Jan. 14.-Absolute penury
confronts Hawaii as the result of de-
eision Of the territorial supreme court.
" irichs holds that the county govern
nient act. which went into effec. on
JON. 4, ts void in It's entirety. The
court has decided that the taxation
features In the act were Illegally in
corporaAed, and that the act can not
be made operative.
Az direct result OF the decision the
selection OF ell taxes il prohibited.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
Princeton Gets a Plum

Noriistown. Pa. Jan. 1.-THE Will Of
millionaire Louis e. yanuxem. who
filed here. In it he bequeaths $25.-
900 to Princeton university and 500.
900 to Jefferson hospital Phiiadei-
phia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-14
Bank CIoeed.

Auburn, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE Farmere
Bank failed to open its doors today.
The notice posted promised the bank
would pay out dollar for dollar. There
lis little excitement, the people bslisv-
ing in the promise.