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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
MARsHALLTOWN. IOWA. THURSDAY. JULY IL 1871

against him, and after his capture and
trial by court martial. he was sentenc-
ed to five years in prison for deser-
ton.
He was sent to the military prison at
AlcatraZ, Cal.
He had been prisoner at Alcantraz
but a short time when he made an
attempt to escape by assaulting one OF
the guards. nearly killing him. He was
oyerpowered and taken back to prison
and placed in dungeon. When his
sentence for desertion had expired he
was tried for assaulting the guard ana
sentenced to serve ten years IN the
federal prison at. Fort Leavenworth.
After Jones had been 'mugged
fphotosraphed) at the federal prison a
comparison of his measurements was
made with others on file. His measure
ments compared with one card in only
ono narticular-that of the right ear.
R.t the others were so close tnat the
record clerk decided that the ,Wo
record were of the same person. me
old record made thirteen years betore
was of Albert l.. Winters.
Jones was called in. The clerk called
him winters and Jones started. FIN
ally. after being sweated he confessed
he was Winters. He had been sent 10
tbe federal prison, which was then a
military prison. fourteen years peioie
for desertion from the army.
since then. the prison authorizes say
he has served time for various oHehses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
SEES CHANCE TO WIN
Former President Cleveland Thinks
Outlook For Parker's Election Is
Briqht--New York Herald For Him.

New York, July 21.-"Steady. Demo-
by Grover Cleveland which will be
printed in Golfers Tor July %. In 1t
Mr.. Cleveland lauds the action of
Judge Parker in sending his gold tele-
gram to the st. Louis convention and
expresses his satisfaction with the
platform and the outlook as follows:
III some times during the last week
those most earnestly and prayerfully
solicitious for the complete restoration
Of the democratic party to health and
'sanity have felt depressed by certain
convention incidents relating to the
money question, it is certainly now
time for them and all who love true
democracy to calmly survey the sltua-
ton as it appears since the dust and
sweIter of convention controversy have
passed away.
.Ss,I.,l, -.s.,...es il,.u - es>..sss.
ton and hope. In the first place 1t
creates the assurance that the national
democracy az an organization has been
freed fros.i the financial delusions that
have made ii weak and has entered
upon period of old time vigor and
strength. This is too apparent for de-
NAL.
NO action Of dsmocracy's represen-
tatives assembled In the late conven-
ton can be construed in any way than
as an acknowledgment of the estab-
ishment Of the sold standard and will
ing pledge to it's maintenance. This
condition should of itself be sufficient
to so fill our measure of satisfaction
as 20 cause us to forget any feays or
trepidat!on that may have vexed us
during the days just past.
"At critical moment the sun scat
tered every evil portent. In this time
OF fear and gloom leader came to the
democratic hosts. a quiet, able. re-
served man had been selected as the
democracy's candidate for the presi-
dency While the democratic rank and
file trembled and waited, the voice Of
this quiet. reserved and able man rang
out above all convention clamor,
drowning the roysterous hum OF con-
vention diplomacy. In tones OF author
ity and leadership The message went
forth.
II believe that no man ever did SO
much for the cause. and in so many di-
rections, In so short time and in SO
compact form. as was done by our
candidate when he sent his message to
the st. Louis convention. Let the
democratic lines be steadied at every
point, and let our splendid leadership
be followed with genuine democratic
zeal and stubburnness.
Herald Is for Parker.
In a double loaded editorial under
the title. THE Democrats and Their
New Leader" the Herald today will
declare for Judge Parker The COM
ments his telegram Is eliciting,' ii says
show that Judge Parker's action has
won the confidence Of the people, and
that sort of confidence President
Roosevelt has not inspired. Conserva-
tive people doubt MIR. Roosevelts ca
pacity for self-control. distrust his
judgment ana question his conception
Of presidential duties"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
FOLK IS NAMED
FOR Governor
Missouri Democrats Hold an
All Night Session and Fomi-
nate a Candidate
FOLK WAS AN EASY WINNER
His Only Rival for tho Nomination Had
But Few Votes and Folks Nomina-
ton Was Made observation-disclosures
[. Ruby Named for Lieutenant Gov
ernor-Anti- Doodle Platform.

Jefferson City. Mo, July 21.-After
an all night session. marked by inter-
walls of disorder. the democratic state
convention unanimously nominated Jo-
seph w. Folk, circuit attorney OF st
Louis. for Governor. and adopted n
platform which promises vigorous
and unrelenting crusade against cor
ruption and Doodle in Missouri, in the
event Of democratic supremacy at the
polls.
AS day was breaking the convention
adjourned until 10 o'clock. The Polk
delegates far outnumbered those OF
his only rival for the nomination, Har-
ry B. Hawes, of St Louis, and the
result of the convention was clearly
defined.
After the adoption Of the various
committee reports over which there
were long discussions, the resolutions
committee presented platform. On
bribery, eradication of which was
pointed out as the paramount issue
of the party in Missouri. the platform
says in part:
Appalling exposures of corruption
in Missouri, have brought upon the
good citizens of this state the respon-
sibiiity OF stamping out things tha,
dishonor and oppress. No party cai
be hurt by getting rid of rascals. n,
state can be injured by the enforce
ment of laws
When the convention reconyened
Thomas L. kubey was nominated by
for lieutenant governor.
Sam B. Cook was nominated for sec
retary OF state.
Albert o. Allen was nominated for
state auditor.
Elliot NJ. Major, attorney general
Judge Cowgirl. Kansas City, treas
urer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
TEXT OF THE RESOLUTIONS.
Republican Platform Was Short and I,
the Point.

Special to Times Republicans.
Des Moines, July 21.-Following is
the text of the resolutions adopted by
the state convention yesterday:
I'VE, the republicans of Iowa, in con-
vention. do heartily endorse the plat
form adopted at Chicago, June 81 1904,
by the republican national convention.
and hereby declare our allegiance to
the same.
I'VE endorse the present administra-
tion of the affairs of the nation under
President Roosevelt, and the action of
the republican national convention In
nominating Theodore Roosevelt for
president and Charles w Fairbanks for
vice president.
1--WE approve the able. conservative
and patriotic craftsmanship of the re-
publican members of the Iowa dele
cation in the national congress.
We commend the able and business
like administration of Gov. A. b. Cum
Minis, and also the manner in which
the affairs of the state of Iowa have
been conducted under the present re-
publican administration"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
FORGERY AT WATEDLoo.
innocent Looking Stranger Tries Il on
a Waterloo Bank.

ihhocent LOOKING Stranger tries lt On
a Waterloo Bank.
Special to Tines Republican.
Waterloo, July 21.-An attempt was
made today to pass forged check for
$500 on the Iowa State bank by mid
|dle aged we'll appearing man. The
check was an innocent looking docu-
ment signed by ore of the heaviest
property holders of tine county. Be
ing for large amount it aroused the
suspicious of the bank and an investi-
cation led to the discovery of the forg-
cry. The man has not been apprehend-
ed.
Arrangements are perfected for the
celebration of Waterloo's fiftieth ami
versary. Manufacturers and whole-
salers will occupy the streets with
booths and manufactures. The Gask;ll
Carnival Company will be a side at.
traction. The celebration will be held
the week OF September II.
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max and declared that he could COM
mend every line and word Of the
!, speech spok zen hs The temporary chair
man, and after listening to that speech
/, he was unable to tell whether Colonel
Hepburn is an Iowa idea man or
whether he tthe governor) is stand
patter. the crowd appreciated the sit
uation and gave vent to its best whoop.
The governors speech was as fol-
lews:
Gentlemen of the Convention: / have
promised that this afternoon shall be
am concerned. There are reasons which
have already been stated by your
chairman which wisely suggest an
early ADJOURNMENT.
would. however. be insensible to all
| the emotions which commonly actuate
the human heart if were not to ex-
Drs. SIS at this moment the gratitude
which your reception creates In my
soul. I am glad to look again into the
faces Of the republicans OF this state.
At the last convention you will re-
member that / told you that ] was
somewhat under the weather both
physically and politically. daughter)
| expressed to you the hope that the
worst was over. (Applause). l am
glad to say that my experience since
that time has realized that hope. CAP
plause.)
We are togetha' as we always have
been and we are together this year
for {. hundred and twenty-five thou
sand majority. M, distinguished friend.
nj frp
speecn which ut,ers in its every line
and in it's every sentiment. the belief
that l holc. (Applause.) ! want you
all 10 know that the followers OF the
Iowa idea have never proposed and do
not now propose the reduction or the
duties upon anything produced under
The American sky below the point OF
reasonable competition. ! agree with
him that there shall be no discrimina-
tion in American industry and that IT
;s tho fundamental tenet and principle
Of the republican party that every pro-
dpct which God enables us to produce
shall be produced with that protection
that will enable us to take and hold our
markets.
And do not at this moment know
whether he is an iowa idea man or
am a "standpatter.' only know that
as I am given the strength 70 90 II
and with my meager ability to do It,
I shall as heretofore. be with you dur
ing the campaign and win share with
YOU the pleasures of the greatest VIC
tory that ever crowned struggle be-
tween the democrats and the repubh-
cans. iApplauseo
The temper OF the convention was
vastly different from that which was
got together for Il purpose in May at
the behest OF those who had axes to
grind and long swords to plunge II
was a thoroughly revisionist conven-
ton In every way. 1t marked the be-
ginning of a harmonious party move
ment. 1t probably ends all effort TO
read Cummins out of the party. The
platforms makers of May last were dis
creetly in the background and the
scheme they had concocted for having
this convention place the stamp OF APP
proval of the Iowa sixty-day standpat
platform went by the board
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
IDENTIFIED BY AN EARMARk.
Deserter Recaptured Because His Ea,
Remained UNCHANGED.

Fort Leavenworth, kas. July I'll
While the physique and physiognomy of
George Jones had changed in every
other particular in thirteen years, his
right ear alone remained unchanged.
That fact led to the discovery that he
had served time in prison before and
that he was a man wanted, it is said,
for numerous crimes.
Jones was formerly private in
Company l., Twentieth infantry. His
home Is in Des Moines. Iowa, where he
enlisted in the army August 10. 1900.
He was assigned to the Twentieth in-
fantry and sent to the Philippines.
There he deserted the regiment, and
1t is said, joined band of Filipino
ladrones. This coald not be proved
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
DEFIES THE POLICE
Frank Pierce, of Canton, Ill.,. Murders
His Wife and is Holding the En-
tire Police Force at Bay - More
Trouble Feared.

Peoria, H., July 21.-Frank Pierce
today shot and killed his wife at his
home in Canton, and is holding the
entire police force at bay. The sher-
ifs force has been summoned from
Lewiston.
Undertaken Messer has consented to
enter the house and prepare the
wonlan's body for bu rial, when the Off
GERS rushed in and captured Pierce,
after desperate struggle.
Pierce says there will be another
dead one in the house as soon as he
talks with his brother in law whom he
has requested to see regarding the dis
position of his effects. Pierce is sup-
posed TO be insane.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
RUSSIA TO MAKE AMENDS
IN THE MALACCA AFFAIR

asked Lord Lansdowne's official as
surance that the munitions on board
were British government stores. II this
is given orders will instantly be issued
to release the vessel AT the same time
Great Britain will be notified that ships
stopped by Russia whose manifests are
not in order will be held.
Russia will maintain the legality of
the status of the Smolensk and St.
Petersburg as warshaps.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
British Steamer Torpedoed.

Tfen Tsin, July 2t.-A letter was re-
ceived today from New Chwang say
ing the commander of the Russian tor
pedo boat reported while in the gulf
of Pechili he accidentally torpedoed d
British steamer. 1t is surnlised that
the vessel is the ETipsang. five days
overdue from New Chwans.
1t Is reported a heavy bombardment
off Port Arthur occurred yesterday
and heavy firing WIS heard ut New
Chwang the same day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
NO FAVOR FOR TOXIN
Board Of Health Expunses Resolution
Providing Seven Day Quarantine
Who're Anti Toxin is Used-Elects
Officers.

SPECIAL to Times Republican.
Des Moines, July 21.-The state
board of health today expunged from
the record the resolution providing
that where anti toxin is used quaran-
tine for diphtheria might be raised in
seven days. 1t was found that the res
olution was never passed and the board
had been criticized for the supposed
action. Henry Matthey, of Daven-
port, was elected president and j. f..
Kennedy, secretary. r. f. Commit Of
Sioux City, was elected president of the
board of examiners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
CONTEST FOR ss,ooo,ooo ESTATE.
George T. kline's Brother Alleges
Fraud in the Will,

Chicago, July 19.-Alleging fraud and
undue influences before the will was
signed and filed, Nicholas o. Kline. of
Frederick, Mo-, filed a bill in the circuit
court here, to set aside the will of his
brother. George T. Kline. the million
aire real estate operator who died about
a year ago. leaving an estate estimated
at almost $3000.000.
The bill of particulars says that be-
fore his death George T. Kline endured
much suffering and a great part of that
time he was under the influence OF
opiates. administered to relieve his
pain
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
RoYAL ARCH MAsoNs.
Annual Election Of Officers Of thu
Grand Chapter Today.

Annual Election Of Officers Of the
Grand Chapter Today.
Special to Times Republican.
Spirit Lake. July 21.-The grand
chapter of Royal Arch Masons held its
annual election OF officers today with
the following result.
A. S. Lawrence. Muscatine. most ex-
cellent grand high priest.
A. V. Storm, of Cheroke, excellent
deputy grand high priest.
W. H. Hart, of Sac City. excellent
grand king.
w. H. Norris, OF Manchester. excel
lent grand scribe.
H. c. sshadbolt, OF Emmetsburg.
grand treasuscr.
Alt wingate, Des Moines. grand
secretary.
George R. Turner, Waterloo, grand
custodian.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
BRITISH NEAR LHAssA.
Passage Of the Ice Clad karoIa
Forced.

Gyangtse, Thibet. July 21.-The Brit
ish mission to Thibet, July is, forced
passage of the ice clad Karola, the
highest pass on the road to Lhassa.
The Thibetans retired early in the en-
gagement, sniping the advancing Brit
ish soldiers from the neighboring cliffs.
The British are twenty nine miles from
n ThaSSH
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21

THEY MAY INTEND TO PURCHASE
Belief That Negotiations For It's Sale
Are Under Way-Attempt to Forge
a Check For. $500 at Waterloo
Rock island Cashier Charged With
EmbezzIement.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, July 21.-A private car
with one Of the vice presidents Of the
Rock Island railroad and other officials
went to Newton this morning and
started out over the Newton & North
western read on tour of inspection
1t is anticipated that this means tha,
the Rock Island is negotiating for tn
purchase OF that line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
TAKE CASE TO SUPREME COURT.
Case Of United States Senator Burton
Convicted Of Accepting Bribe.

Washington. July 21.--Justice Brew
or. of the United States supreme court
today granted writ OF error to the
federal court OF the eastern district OF
Missouri in the case of Senator Jo-
seph r. Burton. convicted of acceptins
a fee for service before the postoffice
department. The case will be reviewed
by the supreme court. probably In the
fa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
Marine Commission Meets.

Milwaukee, July 21,-The joint con-
gressional commission on merchant
marine .openedSits Milwaukee hearing
today Julius Bleyer, associate editor
of the Evening Wisconsin. read z
lengthy paper on the dsvelODmAAe -
lake shipping.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
RIOT in CHICAGO
Police Compelled to Fire Into Crowd
That Attacked Dog catchers in a
Tenement House.

Chicago, July 2l.--In riot growing
out of an attempt to take dog from
a Maxwell street tenement house today
Policeman Lillis, was fatally injured
with an ice pick. several dog catchers
were knocked unconscious with stones
and three received bullet wounds. The
police queled the disturbance by firing
into the crowd, which were attacking
the dog catchers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
BULLETIN.

ST. Petersburg. July 2l--All st Pet
ersburg is talking today of nothing e'x-
cept the possibility OF complications
with Great Britain. At the embassies
and legations intense activity reigns.
In diplomatic circles, however. senu-
ment is almost unanimous that Russia
will yield.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
BULLETIN.

Chefoo, July 21.--A French priest
living here, who is a personal friend
and in communication with General
Stoessel. received information today
that the Japanese suffered severe
loss north of Port Arthur recently and
were driven back 10 Nago pass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
BULLETIN.

London. July 21.-Conso!s rose
fhree-eighths and the feeling on The
stock exchange is generally improved.
owing to belief that the developments
OF the day will prove there is little
danger of any serious complications
arising from the seizure OF the steamer
Malacca.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
British Ship Wrecked.

Woods Hall, Mass, July 2l--cap-
tain Kennedy. of the British ship
Creedmore, and crew. landed here to-
day. having escaped from their vessel.
which burned off Fir. Island yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
BULLETIN.

Alexandria, July 21.-The British
cruisers Furious and Venus arrived
here today. The remainder of the fleet
Is expected shortly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
No More Poachinq.

Washington. July 21.-The Russian
government has accepted the PROPOSE
ton of the United States to exclude
American poachers from waters around,
Kommander Islands.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
Will Disavow Seizure of the
Steamship, But Maintains
Right to Search Vessels
JAPANESE ATTACK is REPULsED
Russian Forces Attacked On Opposite
Side Of the Lao Rivers From Lao
Yano-Gen. Count Keller Meets the
Attack and Japanese Loss Is Said
to Have Been Very Heavy.
BULLETIN.

Port Said. July 2l.-The bin of
health OF the steamer Malacca, VIII ch
left port today with a Russian prize
crew aboard. was marked Russia
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
PAGE ONE.

7'elegraphio News:
Russia Will Disavow Seizure.
Diplomatic Situation Improved.
Battle on the Lao River.
Japanese Lose Heavily.
Folk Nominated for Governor.
Rock Island May Get Newton
Northwestern.
Gossip OF the Republican Convention
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News in Brief:
The Blind Love Music.
City Funds Not Loanable.
Iowa League OF Cities.
Father and Son Drown.
A Bank Burglary.
Iowa Man Honored by ElkS.
PAGE FOUR.
editorial:
The Man With the Hoe.
Convincing Campaign Document.
Sidelights of the Convention.
Iowa Opinions and Topics.
Outside Point Of View.
PAGE FIVE
General News:
The Strike Settled.
Miscellaneous News.
The Substitute"
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Running Horses Killed.
Bad Spill Injuries Two Jockeys.
Boone Takes Another From Grays.
Iowa State League Results.
Trolley Day Fixed.
Veterans Reunion Plans.
John r. Choate Dead.
Wednesday Evening Weddings.
Prohis' Ratification Meeting.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial:
Wheat Ruled Higher.
Board of Trade Quotations.
The Livestock Market.
Peterson Inquest Held.
Lawson Scores Oil Trust.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
RUlCETlN.

St Petersburg. July 2l---The Assn--
s.e.-3 Press has excellent reason for.
stating that Russia Will yield in the
Malaeca case and release the steamer
in accordance with the British demand
and express regret at the detention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
l.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises July %. 4:4s; sets, 1925.
Iowa-Partly cloudy. with probably
local showers in the south tonight.
Friday, fair and warmer.
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
Friday, except probably showers in the
south tonight; slightly warmer Fri
day.
South Internationally fair tonight
and Friday; warmer Friday and in the
east tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
Roo.ev.It,. Speech Ready.

OYSTER Ray, July 21.-President
Roosevelt has completed the speech
he viii deliver on the occa sion of his
notification of the action OF the Ch'-
cago convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
alJLLETIN.

valetta. Island of Malta, July 21.--
The British cruiser Pyramus, the tor-
pedo depot ship Vulcan. torpedo gun
boats Speedy and Harrier, sailed today
to join the fleet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-07-21
BIG CAMPAIGN FUND
Democratic Leaders Want German or
Sheehan For Chairman Because OF
tho Influence They Would Have in
Securing Money From Wall Street
For the Campaign.

or tno NamPdtSU.
New York, July 2l.--If Senator Cor
man viii not take the chairmanship OF
the democratic natiohal committee, the
men who have been pushing him for
the place will turn stheir attention to
William f. Sheehansand try to secure
his election by the national commit
tee. The reason German or Sheehan
is preferred over Taggart of Indiana.
is understood to be because of the belief
that either of them would be able to
command the attention Of eastern bus
mess men and secure a large campaign
fund.
Esopus. July 2l-The expected re-
turn today of William r. Sheehan and
the visit last nisat3 Of Judge Morgan
O'Brien an influential Tammany hall
man, were the chief topics of interest
in the early part of the day. After din
ner on the yacht Sapphire. Judge Par
ker remained until ;nte hotsr wtah
D.Brien and Jonn B. Mcdonald, who
lis closely identified with August Bel
mont. 1t is said all aspects of the dem
ocratic situation were fully and frank
| ly discussed.