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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20

first four months of the present year.
and deals only with those aliens who
have been in this country less than five
Yeats
There are confined in the institutions
covered by the report 2S,939 males ana
1s,643 females, all of whom have not
become citizens Of the United States.
or this number 1896 are imprisoned
for grave offenses. 5.6s6 for minor
crimes, while 2O.279 are insane and a.
SEA are paupers.
OF the whole number 24,7a7 were
confined for life, and 10.112 for more
than two years. In state institutions
there are 23,54s persons. 14.S7a In coun-
ty institutions. 5.s5s in private hospi-
tails and 679 in federal institutions
New York leads in the percentages
with Boston second and Philadelphia
third. The investigation is being con-
tirued.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
FREAKS OF A TORNADO.
A Lot Of Funny Things That Were
Done by a New York State TWIster.

New York. July 20.-Many strange
things were done by the Chappaaua
tornado Saturday afternoon. A pair
of trousers containing keys and money
was blown two miles: piano was torn
apart and it's keys were found on the
roof of barn a mile away; stove
was blown out OF house ard landed
on the top Of tree: a calf was lifted
in the air, carried a quarter OF m,te'
and dropped in pasture lot unhurt'
telegraph and telephone wires were
twisted together in cable.
The cyclone destroyed six farm
houses. smashed five barns into kinl-
ling wood. killed an aged woman and
two horses and injured ten people. OF
the half score injured. all are now ex-
pected to recover. except two. They are
Mrs. Anna Washburn. whose mother,
Mary Hibbs, of Philadelphia, was
crushed to death In the ruins OF the
Washburn home, and Charles Dodge,
who was caught under the branches OF
falling tree.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
LANDED AT PORT SAFE,
Passengers and Crew Of the Ma'aeea
Roach Land.

Port Said, July 2o.-The crew and
the passengers of the Peninsula ana
Oriental steamer, Malacca. seized by
the Russian volunteer fleet in the Red
Sea. have been landed here. The ship
was detained by the authorities, who
are waiting instructions before further
action. The Malacca's crew were de-
c,ared prisoners. The Malacca is de-
clared to have on board contrabana
articles for Japan. The cargo includes
forty tons of explosives for Hong Kong.
The British captain and the passen-
gers complain of Russian treatment.
The former carried his protest to such
length that he was threatened with ar
rest unless he desisted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
THE STRIKERS uLTlMATuM.
Sympathetic Strike Will be Called Un
less Terms Are Made.

Sympathetic Strike Will be Called Un.
less Terms Are Made.
Chicago. July 20.-Representatives OF
all the unions in the stock yards held a
joint conference yesterday and decided
to force the issue in the great pack
ing house strike. Today will determine
whether it is to be peace or war. for
the union leaders make no secret of the
within two days unless the trouble with
the butcher workmen is settled In the
meantime.
While war preparations are being
made in Chicago. similar steps are be-
ing taken In other packing centers.
Telegrams were received by President
Donnelly yesterday from his lieuten-
ants in Omaha, Sioux City. East st.
Louis and st. Joe. stating that the me-
chanicai trades could not be held in
line much longer and asking for in
structions.
Donnelly still opposes a sympathetic
strike, but admitted last night that the
Initiative was being taken by the other
leaders, and that general strike was
a certainty unless the trouble was ad-
A letter signed by all the representa-
tlves Of all the unions in the stock
yards. including the packing house
tea,nsters. was drawn up and deliver
ed to Arthur Meeker of the Armour
Company yesterday afternoon. 1t re-
quests that joint conference with the
packers be held this afternoon. The
packers have promised a reply this
morning, stating whether they will
agree to a conference.
George F. Golden, president OF the
Packing House Teamsters union, who
carried the message to Mr.. Armour's S
office gave 1t as his opinion last night
that the packers would refuse confer
ence. If such is the case, 1t will pre-
cipitate the trouble, as the rank and
file of the unions are already clamoring
for the strike order. and will not be re-
strained much longer.
All Unions Sign the Letter.
The Joint note to the packers which
was drawn up at a conference In the
Sherman house yesterday. is as fol-
lows
J. ogden Armour and Associates
Gentlemen: The undersigned repre-
sentatiyes of the teamsters mechanical
and other trades engaged in the pack
ing industry OF Chicago not involved In
the present strike would like to meet
the representatives OF the packers and
the representatives OF the Amalgamat-
ed Meat Cutters in joint conference
with view of helping Adjust the pres
ent trouble and prevent 1t spreading to
our organizations
The unrest that now obtains among
our members makes this request im-
peratiye If convenient we would like
the conference to be held on the after
noon of Wednesday. July 20. 1904.
"A similar request was, made to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
AT THEIR OWN PERIL.
Russian Paper Claims Russia's Right
Of Search.

Russian Paper Claims Russii's Right
Of Search.
St Petersburg. July 20.-1he Russ
today published an editorial statement
of Russia's position relative to the
stopping OF neutral ships in the Red
sea by the volunteer fleet vessels.
Great interest is taken in the state
ment, because it is believed to reflect
directly the views of the foreign Office.
The statement in part says:
TT is easy to understand the
British merchant marine feels re-
strictions severely. AS a result Of
stopping and searching vessels. Eng
lish ships either must give UP
transporting contraband or con-
tinue at their own risk and peril
In time Of war between powers"
Concerning the conversion OF the
volunteer feet steamers into yfarships,
it is stated that every government has
such right. and says similar protests
concerning the passage Of steamers
thru the Dardanelles have been made
before and have been entirely disre-
garded and have lost their Importance.
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representatives Of the Meat Cutters
and Butcher Workmen and they
promptly complied with the same.
Kindly notify G. F. Golden, SSf Root
street, if our request can be complied
with. Respectfully yours.
Packing House Teamsters' Union
George r. Golden.
International Union Of Steam Engi-
neers-Mark Pierce.
international Brotherhood Stationary
Firemen-J. w. Morton and r. w.
Wall.
Coopers' international Union-.Mau-
rice O'Donnell.
International Association OF steam
fitters-J. n. Miller.
International Association OF Steam
filters Helpers-Philip Moran.
international Brotherhood OF Elec-
trical Workers-Patrick Sullivan.
United brotherhood OF Carpenters
James Kirby.
International Association OF Car
Workers-C. c. Gaskins
Millwrights and Machinery Erectors'
union-J. H. Norman.
international Brotherhood OF Black
smiths-Daniel Sullivan.
Journeymen Horseshoers Interna :
tfonal Union-T. j. Kilroy.
Chicago Federation OF Labor-E. n.
Nockels.
American Federation Of Labor
Thomas I. Kidd.
Outcome Of Vast Importance.
AS soon as the letter was prepared
and signed by all the representatives,
George +. Golden was delegated to de-
liver it to Mr.. Armour. Golden acten
as chairman Of the conference, and be-
lieyes that II the packers and the strike
leaders can be again brought together
in q conference in the presence OF the
other leaders, some plan may be agreed
mon to settle the strike and prevent
the necessity Of calling out the other
trades.
Before taking the letter to Mr. Ar
mour Golden expressed hope that
general strike might be averted. but ne
was not so sanguine afterward. altno
he said he did not know what the an
swer OF the packers would be-
All the representatives will meet at
the headquarters Of the Chicago Fed
Grafton of Labor today at o'clock and
hold themselves in readiness to meet
with the packers should the latter
agree to conference.
In the event Of an unfavorabie reply
from the packers they will immediate
,y take stems to call out their men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
WATCHING THE STRIKE
President Roosevelt Deeply Interested
In the Conflict at Chicago - 10 Col
Ieetina Information on the Subject.

oyster Bay. July 2o.-F'resident
Roosevelt is watching closely the de-
velopments of the beef strike in Chi
cago and other cities. BY his express
direction the department of commerce
and labor is collecting all obtainable
information regarding the strike for
probable future use. The president
deeply regrets the conflict between cap
ital and labor and 1t is known he re-
CARDS the situation as grave.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
Toxic. July 2o.-rhe Russian ylad

Toxic July 2o.-The Russian Vladi-
yostok squadron. unaccompanied by
torpedo boats. entered the Pacific ocean
today. It's destination is unknown, but
it is suggested that it possibly plans
to raid the east coast of Japan and
then either return to Vladivostok or.
escaping to the southwark. attempt to
form a junction with the Port Arthur
fleet, Warning has gone out to the
shipping along the eastern coast OF
japan and merchantmen are hurriedly
seeking cover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
LOOKS LIKE A BREAK
French Foreign Minister Asks for
Withdrawal Of Letters Demanding
designations Of Two 1ishops-ReIa-
tions Will Be Broken OF.

Paris July 20.--The text Of Foreign
Minister Deicasse's note addressed to
the Vatican was communicated to the
council Of ministers today. 1t creates
decisive issue, asking for withdrawal
OF the letters by which the Vatican
called for the designations of Bishops
Geay and Nordez. Otherwise all rela-
tions between France and the Vatican
viii be broken Off.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
BULLETIN.

st. Petersburg. July 2U.-Russia
seems prepared for any representa-
tions Great Britain may make on stop
ping ships in the Red sea. 1t is under
stood that before sending the cruisers
the Russian authorities ascertained
that an immense amount Of contra
band was going from England thru the
Red sea to Japan. 1t is understood this
traffic has been diverted to the Cape
route. The Russian admiralty Is pre-
pared to send ships to the Cape OF
Good Hope.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
GREAT BRITAIN PROTESTS.
British Ambassador at st. Petersburg
Takes Action.

ST. Petersburg, July 20.--Sir Charles
Hardinge, British ambassador to Rus
sia. this afternoon, on behalf Of his
government, presented a strong protest
to Russia against the seizure in the
Red sea and detention OF the steamer
Malacca. He also presented a general
protest against the action Of the Rus
sian volunteer fleet steamers in the
Red sea.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
South Dakota Republicans.

Aberdeen, S. D.. July 20.--A. f.
Chamberlain, of Howard, representing
the old gold democracy as opposed to
the newer element which sent Hearst
delegates to St. Louis. was defeated for
temporary chairman of the democrat
ic state convention today. T. M. Sim
mons, of Huron, was selected. 1t is
asserted Ex-Governor Lee has declin-
ed to accept the nomination for gov
ernOr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
BULLETIN.

Paris July 20.--1nformation has
reached governmental headquarters
here which leads the officials to believe
that Russfa will release the British
an German merchantmen seized in the
Red sea as a means of averting inter-
NATIONAL complications.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
Called to Order.

The convention was called to order
at IL O'clock with Colonel Hepburn as
chairman.
AS the convention was getting ready
Senator Allison, George D. Perkins and
Major Lacey appeared in box and
We're applauded. a little later Gov
ernor Cummins appeared and was
greeted with uproarlous applause. The
ovation given the governor was hearty
and prolonged.
Colonel Hepburn. as temporary
chairman, discussed the history OF the
party and on the tariff. He read from
the national platform In approval Of
the statements on protection and reci-
procity an1 said he was glad that
there was not a republican in the state
but that was standing on the platform.
The Resolutions Adopted.
On reconvening this afternoon the
committee on credentials reported all
counties represented The resolutions
were reported and adopted. They
merely indorse the Chicago platform
and declare allegiance to the same:
indorse the administration of Roosevelt,
approve the nomination of Roosevelt
and Fairbanks, approve the work of the
Iowa delegation in the convention. and
recommend the present republican state
administration.
Saunders Chairman.
Senator Charles G. Saunders, OF
Council Bluffs, was made permanent
chairman.
The Nominations.
The convention united in mes sage
of congratulation to President Roose-
welt on his nomination and his cour-
ageous and successful adininistra ton.
and a greeting to Senator Fairbanks.
The convention then proceeded at once
to the nomination of the ticket. Five
state officers We're named without
speeches and by acclamation. Then
the roll was called on railroad com
mi SSjopnP
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
ACCUSE THE TARIFF.
British Tariff Commission Lays De-
cline of British interests to Protec-

London, July 2O.-The report of Jo-
sepn chalnbe rlain's tariff commission
on the iron and steel trades arrives at
the conclusion the decline of the Brit
ish iron ana steel industry is due to the
fac. that manufacturers in America
and Germany have secured such con-
troll of the home markets by high tar
ifs and an organized system regulating
tner export trade, that they are in a
position to dump their surplus pro-
ducts on Eritlsh and other markets ir
respective of cost, and that the dump
ing coul. rot be carried on except for
the British system of free imports.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
SLOW IN MISSOURI
Investigations of the Credentials Com.
mittee Delays the Convention of the
Democrats at jefferson City.

Jefferson City. July 20.-Prolongei
Investigations by the committee on
credentials caused cessation in the
deliberations of the democratic state
convention today. The convention took
a recess until afternoon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
Public Lands withdrawn.

Washington. July 2O.-The commits
.sioner general Of the land office has
withdrawn from public entry and sale
the 14.so0 acres of land adjoirin Owl
creek reservoir site, Rapid city district,
South Dakots. The action IS IN fur
therance OF the irrigation project.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
CONFERENCE is ENDED.
Democratic Leaders Leave New York
Davis Visits Parker.

JAWS visits PaTKer.
New York, July 20.-The conference
of democratic leaders which has been
in progress several days ended today
when several of the most prominent OF
them left the city.
Ex- Senator Davis, democratic candi-
date for vice president and National
Committeeman Mac left today TO visit
Judge Parker.
Esopus July 2o,-The bulk of the
opinion here today Is that IL Senator
German finally refuses the chairman
ship of the national committee, Ma
tional Chairman Taggart viii be the
choice.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
First Ballot.
Second Ballot.
District Electors.

First district-w. B. Bell. Washing
ron county.
Secopd--w. II. Wilson. Scott.
Third--T. b. Blair. Delaware.
Fourth George E. May. Floyd.
Fifth Ward Wilson, Tama.
Sixth Ellsworth Rominger, Davis.
EeventhA. q. Proudfoot, Warren.
Eighth Paul Junkin. Adams.
Ninth Joseph Scott. Cass.
Tenth-A. d. Clark. Kossuth.
Eleventh.. r Faviiie, Buena Vista
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
Excitement Increases.

Bonesteel, S. D.. July 20--As the time
for closing the registration for the
Rosebud land opening draws near, the
excitement increases. Passenger trains
are bringing thousands of belated but
hopeful aspirants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
Russian Vladivostok Squadron
Puts Out to Sea With Des-
tination Unknown
BRITISH TEMPER is RISING
Russian Papers Claim Right Of Search
and Say British Must Transport
Contraband at Their PeriI-Harding
Protests-Japanese Vessel Captured
by Viadvostok Squadron.
BULLETIN.

Toxic July 20.--The Vladivostok
squadron overhauled Japanese
steamer to the eastward OF Sugar
straits. The name of the vessel and
her fate has not been learned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
kino Edward LAYS Corner Stone.

VSH19
Liverpool. July 2o-Liverpool en-
joyed holiday yesterday when King
Edward accompanied by Queen Alex
andra, laid the foundation of the new
cathedral designed by Gilbert Scott.
When completed 1t will be the largest
cathedral in the kingdom.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
BULLETIN.

London, July 20.-The opposition
leaders in the commons have allowed it
to be understood that they will be pre-
pared to support the government In
representations TO Russia in regard to
the seizure OF the steamer Malacca.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
Omaha Strikers Enioined.

Omaha. July 20.-Judge Munger, OF
the federal court today issued an in
junction preventing the strikers from
.picketing" the packing house district.
The injunction was granted on petition
Of the packing house managers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
Violence at CHICAGO.

Chicago, July 20.-A mob at the stock
yards procured a rope and attempted to
lynch Thomas Johnson, non-union-.
list, but he escaped after receiving a
severe beating
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
North Dakota Republicans.

Grand Forks, N D., July 20.--The re-
publican state convention met today,
but adjourned until this afternoon on
account of the sudden death of Judge
Cochrane, of the supreme court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
cuMMlhs MEN LOSE FouRTIl.
Blythe Men Succeed il, EIecting Wood
ard District Committeeman.

Special To Times Republican.
Des Moines July 2o.-After an al
most all night fisht the expected Sc
lection Of Hemple , succeed himself a
member of the committee for tn
Fourth district. failed. aud the Hoope
and Blythe men elected Woodart
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
Blockade Raised at St. Paul.

st. Paul. July 20.-The South st.
Paul butchers union officials raised
the strike blockade at the Swift pack
ing plant today. pending further in
structions from Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
FBy Associated Press.l

Dcs Moines, July 20.-A delegate
audience greeted Congressman Hep
burn, temporary chairman of the re-
publican state convention, when he
& arose to address the meeting today. In
terest and enthusiasm were lacking.
r,he convention is "stand pat as there
was no effort of Governor Cummins
and his friends to control single cau-
Gus. A slate had already been pre-
pared and there will be no dissension
regarding the platform.
The resolutions declare for protec-
tion. leaving revision of the tariff at
any time it is felt there is need OF re-
vision.
Congressman Hepburn outlined the
policy which the convention will fol-
low In tile matter of resolutions by re-
tterpting The standing phrases adopted
at other republican conventions since
the national platform was framed and
Gdopted at Chicago.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, July 2o.--In the district
caucuses held today there were few
S contests and all presidential electors
were named by acclamation. Ihe
standpatters made gain OF one on
the state committee, eiecting X. =.
Woodard OF West Union. with one ma
1ority. He had 81 to 3S for j. g. Hem
pel to 30 for j. II. Rowland. In the
second, w. J.. Mccoy, of Clinton, was
elected over George Swords and Ar
thur Huffman. on two ballots. In the
Third, ]. s. Stevens, of Cedar FaHs'
was elected without opposition. Spence
scott and Boyra were reelected. The
committee reelected Spence chairman
and George Estabrook secretary. In
4he sixth district there was a. vote on
4he resolutions committee between
Fred Simmons, Of Ottumwa, and
George Sewers of Oskaloosae but be-
fore II was announced Simmons WITH
drew. The resolutions committee con-
tains ma ajority OF standpatters. and It
was informally agreed that there would
be only brief resolutions
Resolutions Committee.
Following is the resolutions commit
tee:
First District-J. S. McKenny. JEFF
ferson county.
Second-Harry Hull, Iowa.
Third-B f. Sweet, Bremen.
Fourth--H. n Greene, Winneshiek.
Fifth--Harry Leighton, Linn.
Sixth-G George Sewers, Mahaska.
SEVENTH. j. Crossley, Madison.
Eighth-C. r. Skirvin. Union.
Ninth-Thomas Arthur. Harrison.
Tenth-Warren Garst. Carroll.
Eleventh-S. R. Reiniker. Lyon.
Altho no organized effort at faction
llism In the makeup of the committee
on resolutions could be distinguished
Tuesday 1t was inevitable that skir-
Mishes should take place later in the
day when the leaders of the districts
began to make up their states. Such a
one occurred In the Tenth early in the
Afternoon. The two candidates for
railroad commissioner had selected a
committee of three, each of which
should apportion the districts conven-
tion hoilors equitably. When the COM
mittee met a Calhoun county man pro-
posed the name OF e. e. Johnston. ed
I ltor OF the Rockwell City Advocate, as
member OF the resolutions committee.
Johnston had been conspicuous as a
Btandpatter, hence the vote OF the COM
mittee stood four to two for Senator
Ese~rt ~ Carroll co,sntv, "A. y Clarke,
e Algona. was selected for elector.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
BULLETIN.

Toxic. July 2o.-The Vladivostok
squadron has released the seized mer-
chairman. A Japanese torpedo flotilla
Is pursuing the squadron.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
PAGE ONE.
7eIeeraphio News:

PAGE ONE.
1'elesraphio News:
Nladivostok Squadron on a Raid.
Pursued by the Japanese.
Russian Seizures Causing Alarm.
Complications Seem Inevitable.
The Republican State Convention.
Mrs. Maybrick is Released
Strike Situation Very Grave.
Another Conference Arranged.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News in Brief:
Hepburn's Convention Speech.
Many Cattle Killed by lightning
A Boys Head Blown OFF.
Blackmailer is Arrested.
Aftermath of Iowa City Convention
Hard Coal Will be Higher.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
Down With the Town Council.
A Petty Problem.
The Finger of the Law.
Iowa Opinions and Topic1s
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
A Riot at Bonesteel.
Miscellaneous News
'.The Substitute
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
E,mpleye Makes CHASTITY Find.
Body of Man Long Dead.
Grays Lose Second to Boone.
Iowa State League Results.
Maccabees Will Build a Temple.
Former Resident Killed.
Lightning May Cause Fatality.
Summer Race Meeting On.
Engineer Wells Known Here.
Street Labor Dispensed With.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and commercia!;
Wheat Ruled Lower.
Board Of Trade Quotations.
The Livestock Market.
Hill to Continue the Fight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-20
HoI. Twenty. four Hour Session.

London, July 20.The house of COM
mons has been in session twenty-four
hours discussing the finance bill and is
still sitting.