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mttse of the senate. Chairs were
placed there for the temporary use OF

mttee of the senate. Chairs We're
placed there for the temporary use OF
the senators.
Practically every member of the leg
israture was present at the opening OF
the session, TWO or three being absent
Gil account of Illness.
Lieutenant Governor John Herriott,
by reason of his office, called the Sem
ate to order and presided. until the Sc
lection OF the president pro tenn, Sena-
tor James a. Smith. In the house, fol-
loving tshe precedent of years, the old :
est of the two representatives from
Polk county, Fl. b. T-achout. called
the house TO order and started III
toward the temporary equalization,
which was effected today.
In the meantime, and without paus-
ing to consider the comfor. of the
continued their hanmering and work
ing in the north end of the capitol. Al
ready workmen were engaged in re-
placing the glass in the broken WIN
dows. and putting in frames where the
fire had burned out The desks OF
members are being renovated and re-
measurements were taken
for carpet. and workmen laid the
plans today for the great canvas which
will cover the house chamber like a
tent for the remainder OF the winter.
This Is to be OF brown duck cloth. and
1t will b. stretched for ceiling a lit
tie lower than was the permanent cell
ing. Ii will come down over the gall
lelries and 1t will not be possible during
the session to witness legislation from
any of the gallery seats. The work of
making the house chamber ready is
well started and DIT will proceed with
great haste to conclusion. In the
meantime the house and senate Will
hold few perfunctory sessions and
delay real work until each one can get
into its right chamber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
DEATH OF GEN. GORDON.
Nssed Confederate Officer Dies at Mi
ami, Ga,

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. n.-Lieut Gen
John Brown Gordon died at his winter
home near Miami, Florida Saturday
night at the age of seventy-one.
He enlisted as private in the con-
federate army ip 1851 and his pro-
motion was so rapid that in Novem
ber. 1862, he was commissioned bril-
gadier general. He was one OF the
most noted confederate commanders
and when the war ended advised his
men to go home in peace. obey the
laws and rebuild the wasted coun-
try.
He was elected senator in 1873, re-
signing in 1880 to engage in building
the Georgia Pacific railroad. He was
elected governor OF Georgia in 1865
and re-entered the senate in 1859.
Since his retirement from political ac-
tlvity he has devoted much of his time
to iecturing. He has been commander
in chief OF the confederate veterans
since its organization.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
Japan Not Buying Ships.

ST. Petersburg. Jan. lit 10 se.
officially announced in reference to-
reports that Russia is competing =
Japan for the purchase Of war
other ships, that the marine min
has no intention Of buying any fofi
ships and has not entered Into thes
gotiations with anybody with that. |.
ject in view. Patriotic newspaf
have been trying to bring the pu.
to a realization Of the importance OF
issues involves in the Russo-Japai
dispute, but hitherto wholly un.
cessfully. The press is forced to
nit the general public not only :
not interest tteslf in the snghtess
Manchuria, but that 1t positively
tests the entire undertaking and.s
IDENTIFY desires the railroad to be {
posed of. If possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
TO DEFER. TREATY
Prominent Citizens of New Haven,
Headed by Yale Professor, Ask Sem
ate Not to Act on the Panama
Treaty.

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 11.-Twenty
prominent citizens of New Haven,
headed by Professor Theodore s.
woo,sey. professor of international
law at YALE University, have signed
and forwarded to Senator Hoar petit
tion asking the senate TO defer formal
ratification of the Hay -Buna-Na
treaty and that this governments ac-
ton in Panama be subjected to careful
and deliberate investigation. The petit
ton says belief has arisen in the
minds of many in THUS country and
abroad that in our dealings with Co
iombia we have violated and are about
to violate rule of international law,
and that we are adopting line of con-
duct toward that country which we
would not have taken against strong
er power
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
PRIEST TELLS OF PLOT.
Reveals Anarchist Plan to Kill Mckin-
lev and Pope Three Years AGO.

Pittsburg, Jan. 11.-Rev. Father
John Sutkaitis, pastor of St carimir's
Lithuanian Catholic church, which
was the scene of a disturbance lass
night, alleged to have been started by
anarchists. made information today
against Joseph Petritis, charging dis
orderly conduct. A warrant was issued
for Petritis Father Sutkaitis gave
further details of an alleged plot to as
sassinate President Mckinley three
years ago. He also asserted the an
archists had arranged to kill the late
Pope Leo and dynamite the vatican and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
RUSSIA TAKES An
IMPORTANT S|[P.
Announces That She will Re-
spect Fully Rights Of All
Nations In Manchuria
TREATIES wITHcHiNAs
The Declaration 1. Regarded - ~
Crest Importance, as IL was On Thiss
Point Japan Hoped to seeurs Neral
Support Of Other Powsrs-situation
Still Warlike.

Seoul, Korea, Jan. 1.-THE Jap
anese minister has made reiter-
ated demands. hitherto without re-
suit, on the emperor of Korea that
he recognize the Japanese protect
crate of Korea, the Korean gov
ernment holding itself to the Rus
so-Japanese agreement, concern
ing Korea.
Toxic. Jan. 1.-THE cabinet and
elder statesmen met for point
conference this afternoon. The
premier, who is Ill. was not pres
ent. They discussed the political
and strategical situation and win 4
report to the throne tomorrow.
London, Jan. 1.-THE Japanese
government is. alarmed at the res
port that the Russian Black Sea
fleet intends to.pass thru the Dar-
danelles. The British foreign of
flee has not heard that Russia has
asked Turkeys permission and
is not inclined ito think Russia will
raise such question in Europe
at the present time. not only In
view OF the far eastern crisis, but
because OF the unsettled state In
the Balkans.
Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE Russian gov.
eminent has informed the powers tha'
1t will respect fully the rights any na-
ton has in Manchuria under treaty
with China. This declaration 10 made
without reservation.
s Russia gives formal expression I,
this policy now In consequence Of tn
controversy with Japan, one Of whose
persistent ,oli.el.tiions -nas- --isssn f.ls-a
definition OF Rnssia's policy In Nsnchh-l
ria and Acknowledgement of JApan's
trade privileges. Russia's reply has
been in substance, as follows:
1--WE can not discuss Manchuria with
you any more than we could Australia
or the Philippines. Manchuria be-
longs neither to US. nor to you. Il
does not lie within the jurisdiction OF
either OF US to dispose OF the future
of Manchurfa."
AuSSid, uOMSNcI, 10 WuHu8 10 OU~
serve the treaty rights OF all powers In
Manchuria and now engages to do 90.
Russia, 1t is added, thus removes from
negotiations one of the points upon
which Japan counted for the moral
support of other powers and whereon
she especially had the sympathy OF the
United States and Great Britain. The
terms of Russia's last note 4, Japan
are not known ofncially here. but It II
understood to have produced Quietine
effect on Japanese statesmen. Japan's
reply, 1t is asserted, will be In a sin,iiar
tone. Japan has informed Germany
that no troops have been landed =.
Korea and that Japan has no inten-'
tion at present of so doing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
HERRICK IN OFFICE
ohio's New Chief Executive Inausur
ated With Unusual splendor Al
Columbus at Noon Today.

Columbus Jan. 11.-Inauguration OF
Col. Myron T. Herrick at noon today
was marked by splendor never before
seen on an occasion of similar kind.
Citizens and soldiery turned out en-
masse to pay tribute to the new execu-
tive, the city being crowded with
strangers. Arrangements We're most
carefully made and there was not a
hitch anywhere. Herrick's inaugural
address was devoted entirely to state
affairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
MACHEN ON TRIAL
Former High Postal Official and Hi.
co-conspirator. Plead Not Guilty to
Charge and Work of Securing Jury
is Begun.

Washington. Jan. 11.-August w.
Machen, Diller b. Groff, Sam
uel A. Gron. and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Lorenz of Toledo, o.. we're
placed on trial today in the criminal
court on an Indictment charging con-
spiracy to defraud the government in
connection with the sale of letter box
fasteners. and all pleaded not guilty.
The work of securing jury was be-
gun.
When court adjourned until tomor-
row eleven jurors had been selected.
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SENATOR ADDlcks ACCUSED.
He is Cited to Appear TO Answer Ser
ious Charges.

Philadelphia. Jan. ll.-Receiver Pep
per of the Bay State Gas Company. of
Delaware, today filed bill of COM
plant against j. Edward Addicks. in
the federal court here. Addicks was
cited to appear In court in February to
give an accounting of the concerns
funds, which he is charged with
wrongfully converting to mis- own use.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
CARNEGIE FURNACES TO START.
Order Insures Steel Trust Resumption
in Western PennsyIvania.

Pittsburg. Jan. l1.-Orders were is
sued yesterday to start the Edgar
Thompson steel works and blast fur
naces at Braddock, the Carrie bias.
furnaces at Rankin, and the Duquesne
blast furnaces at Duquesne, all under
the Carnegie Steel Company. The
starting of the seven big stacks at
Braddock presages an early resump-
tion of all the steel mills of thesUnited
States Steel Corporation in western
Pennsylvania. The furnaces at Brad
dock will employ about 1000 men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
KILLED HIMSELF TO JOIN TWIN.
Suicide of Lacrosse Boy Who Mourned
for Dead Brother.

Lacrosse. Wis. Jan. 1l.--Arthur NJ.
Reichert, aged 19. ye-terday shot him
self with heavily charged shotgun.
hoping that lin death he might join his
twin brother, who died three years ago
and whom he had mourned for till it
vas feared his mind would be affected.
The young mans entire la'ft side was
blown away. and death was instanta-
n aouS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
Another lroouois Victim.

Chicago. Jan. 1l.-Mrs. A C. Widfail,
injured in the Iroquois fire. died today.
The body of Leroy Greenwald was
identified by his father In the vault at
Mount Hope cemetery today. The body
had been previously identified and
claimed as that of Norman Corbin.
After the Identification OF the Green
wald boy. the unclaimed body at the
county morgue was identified as that
of Corbin.
Having heard the testimony of seven
chorus men and eight chorus girls of
the Mr.. Bluebeard Co." with regari
to the theater fire, Assistant States
Attorney Barnes took non-suit in ths
case against them today. They had
been held on technical charges to In
sure their appearance at the inquest.
Ten men connected with the theater
were arraigned before Justice Caveriy
and their cases continued until Jan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
WESTERN LEAGUE MAeNATEs
ioux City and Lincoln Sure to Get
Into the leaoue,

Lincoln Neb., Jan. 1.-THE baseball
magnates and delegates gathered here
today for the Western League meet
ing tomorrow President Sexton said
he was sure Lincoln and Sioux City
would get into the league and said he
would establish a club at Kansas City
and compete with the American asso-
citation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
MORE BRIBERY INDICTMENTS
Grand Jury at Milwaukee Finds True
Bills Against Six.

Milwaukee. Jan. 1l.-The grand jury
today returned another batch of indict-
ments The list includes two aldermen,
two eX-aldermen. one supervisor. or
ex supervisor and one private citizen,
charged with soliciting and accepting
bribes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Jan. IL. 1923; sets, 4:54.
Iowa-Threatening with probably
snow tonight and in the east Tues
day: colder in the northwest part to-
night and in the west Tuesday.
Illinois-Rain in the southern and
probably rain or snow in the north to-
night and Tuesday.
South Dakota-Generally fair and
probably colder in the west tonight and
in the east Tuesday.
PAGE ONE.
rsiegraphle News.
Russia Will Respect Powers Rights.
Situation Is Still Warlike.
Senate Confirms Buchanan.
The Legislature Convenes.
Work of the Iowa Legislature.
A. w. Machen on Trial.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
lowa News IN eriefs
Bad Fire at Rowan.
Interesting Personal Damage Suit.
Fatal Accident at Clinton.
Webster City Play House Closed
Measles Cause Many Deaths.
Shooting of Stallings.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial
Business at Leading Points.
Good Roads and Drainage Law.
Wood Alcohol and Blindness.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
Postmaster Generals Report
Fire Panic in Church.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Smith Slated for Chairman.
No Opposition Likely.
Township Assessors Meet.
Many Fall and Receive Injuries
Mrs. Huffaker's Death.
Arrested for Coal Stealing.
Runaway Boys Captured
District Court Begins.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
lows end cor.merciat:
Grains Shade Higher.
Board OF Trade Quotations.
Cattle Receipts Heavy.
Future of the Farmer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
The San DOMINGO Revolution.

washington. Jan. 11.-Commander
port. cables the navy department from
San Domingo, under date of yesterday
as follows: Revolution continues
Nothing menacing Americans. The le-
CATION guard was withdrawn today"
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BRYAN AT NEW HAVEN.
viii be Gusst Of Democracy tn
Tonioht.

New Haven, Conn, Jan 11.-Willi
Jennings Bryan came here today at
tend to some legal business in come
ton with the Bennett estate and !
be the chief guest tonight at banqu
of the New Haven democracy in o.
servance of Andrew Jackson day.
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rhe houm.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE legislative
executive and judicial departments
appropriation bill was today reported
to the house. The bill carries $2S,-
25s. sos. an increase Of $94,6s0 over the
fiscal year.
The resolution requesting the uttor-
ney general to furnish information as
to what money had been expended un-
der the act providing for enforcement
OF the Sherman anti-trust law, was
adopted without division.
A resolution of respect to the mem
ory of the late Mr.. Skiles. of Ohio. was
adopted and the house adjourned until
7fnr,orrny
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TUGS SEEK sHlPwREcK VICTIMS
Bodies Are Found Floating Wher,
Vessel Went Down,

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 11.-The bodies
of several persons who lost their lives
in the wreck of the Sound steamer
Clallam. which went to the bottom dur
ing a storm Friday night, We're recov
cred yesterday. Some of the bodies
have been recognized but others have
as yet not been identified. Thruout
the day fleet of tugs patrolled the
waters in the vicinity of the wreck
keeping up an incessant search for
bodies of the victims, while parties Of
men on foot patrolled the beaches one
at either side of the strait.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
AMERICAN SHIP BURNED AT SEA
Crew Of the Clarence s. Bement Reach
Port Stanley.

London, Jan. 11.-Advices to Lloyds
from Port Stanley, Falkland Islands.
say that the captain and crew OF the
American ship Clarence s. Bement,
which sailed from Philadelphia Aug.
is and Newport News Sept 90, bound
to San Francisco. have arrived there
and report that their vessel was burned
at sea. There were no fatalities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11

THIS means U1atI III1 T'UIIITIIIsSIUII IIiI
lin lis hands the first of the year out
of the slo5.o00 made available on July
last the sum of si,12l.S3, out of which
the unpaid bills and accounts We're to
be paid; or rather that this small sum
is available for any immediate use the
capitol commission might deem neces-
sary. while the over $4,000 remains to
be provided for by special act of the
legislature. AL that the commission
asked in the report was that this pay
ment he made from the funds which
would otherwise be available on July l
next. I, is all appropriated. but is not
available vet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
JAPAN AFTER TRANSPORTER
Thirty Merchant Vessels Requisite,
6y the japanese.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE state d
partment has been informed u
Japan has requlsitioned thirty m,
chant vessels for transports. Advis
received here show that the Russis
are increasing their guard at Sci
daily, and that the French have me
arrangements to establish qua
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
kratz Returned 70 St. Louis.

st. Louis, Jan. 11.-Charles Krats,
former member of the city council.
indicted on the charge Of bribery, VII
jumped a bond OF $4,000 In March
1902 and went to Mexico. and returned
to St. Louis today in charge Of the
poMca
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11

caucus. There is not a b : foubt that
the breaking of the de on sec
ord assistant secretary : thru sheer
accident. One of tn naturs has
owned up to 1t. He ry busy at
the time the second vo taken. He
was a fast friend of T E ow. of Mar
shall county. and wa g .ng for him.
In the excitement or C.. moment he
forgot to vote. This broke the dead
lock and elected Gillespie. So the de-
feat of Mr.. Low was not very much of
a defeat: in fact, decided victory in
View OF the fact that his senator is a
new man in the senate and had to
make the fight for Mr. Low almost
alone.
One of the significant things of the
legislative preliminary is that there
has been a sharp contest for the place
of chairman of the sabor committee in
after the place. There is much legis-
lation that will so to that committee
this year that will be of great interest,
such as inspectors of boilers. fire es-
capes, child labor, etc. and the demand
has been strong for place on the
committee.
There Is now an understanding that
Chris. Jepson. of Woodbury. county, Is
to get the craftsmanship of the commit
tee on schools and Mr. Chassell. of LIE
Mars. who was considered possible
man for the headship OF that commit
tee. viii get the committee on printing.
Both are excellent committees.
The supreme court Will meet on
Tuesday in the state house. The court
room is In pretty bad condition, but
the belief is that DIT can be fixed up
before the time for the meeting. and If
not the court can sit in thu clerks Of
fice, which is practically unharmed
Speaker Clarke has been Sunday
school teacher for many years and he
seen about the hotel lohbiesn but re-
mained at his temporary home near
Drake University. Lieutenant Gov
ernor John Herriott went to his home
in Stuart for over Sunday.
The report of the capitol commission
which has just been made to the gov
ernor and printed makes a showing of
the condition of the contracts on the
work done. This report includes
statement from Secretary Harsh d.
reetiy on this question. This statement
is as follows. indicating the exact pay
ments OF the commission during its life
for all purposes:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
HELD TO FEDERAL JURY.
Commissioner Solomon Charged With
Violation Of Revenue Laws.

Chicago, Jan. 11.--United States
Commissioner A. D. Solomon was today
held TO the federal grand jury on the
charge of violating the United States
internal revenue laws in the Columbus
laboratories. OF five professors and d.
rectors of the institution who We're ar
rested, all except solomon decided to
compromise by making cash payments
to the United States government. Solo
mon declared he had nothing to COM
promise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
NEWS OF WASHINGTON.
General Reyes Has an Hours Confer.
ancA With HAY

General Reyes Has an Hours Cont6F'
ence With Hay
Washington. Jan. 11.--Generrl Reyes
had an hours conference with Secre-
tary Hay today respecting the Panama
situation He announced at the con-
clusion of the interview that he prob
ably would leave for New York today.
not expecting to return. Hay ed
deavored to show Reyes the futility of
Colombia's efforts to regain Panama,
but regards the matter as still open to
further efforts toward peaceful ad-
Inst manf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
THOUSAND MEN KILLED.
Mad Mullah's Forces Slain by the sri.

Aden. Arabia. Jan. 11.-An engage
ment in Somaliland between the Brit
ish force and forces of Mad Muilah.
resulted in a severe defeat of the lat
ter, who lost a thousand men killed.
The British had two officers killed
and eight officers severely wounded
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Presidential
nominations: Deputy auditor for the
navy department, Robert S. cowle.
Wisconsin.
Postmasters: Iowa-Wellington n.
Gowdy, corwith; Daniel Anderson. La
moni.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11
Former Governor Brown Dead.

Governor John Young Brown. died here
today at an advanced age. He was
prominent as. a statesman. solder and
citizen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11

Detroit-Thirteen Michigan. Wiscon
sin and Ohio paper manufacturers have
formed selling agency under the style
of the Interstate Paper COMPANY. with
q capital of $1,000, 900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11

st. Casimir's church, but the crusade
against the anarchists about that time
frightened them off.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11

These are the payments made by the
commission up to Dec. 20. The secre-
t:.ry's books showed the following as
amounts due on specific contracts and
biiis presented but unpaid by the COM
ma ssion at the same tlm,:
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1t develops that peculiar situation
was found in the senate republican