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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
New York Republicans Nomi-
nate Lieutenant Governor
Higgins For Governor
PLATT's MAN wITHDRAws
There Was Lively Time In conven-i
ton and Minority Objected to Indi-
viduaI Votes Being Cast, But Tim.
othy Woodruff Withdrew After He
Had Been Announced Az Friend Of
PIatt's.

Saratoga, N. Y, Sept. 15.-Lieuten-
ant Governor Frank r. higgins was
unanimously nominated for governor
by the republican state convention to-
day. Timothy Woodruff withdrew al q
candidate. Higgins was backed bv
Governor OdelPs influence while
Woodruff was supposed to be Platt.s
man.
The republican state convention Az
sembled at II o'clock State Senator
George r. Malby was made the per-
manent chairman. His speech was
chiefly devoted to a review Of the re-
publican administration for the ,asf
ten years. The platform presented was
adopted without discussion. A reso-
luton demanding an individual vote
on the nomination for governor was
adopted.
When the call for the nominations
for governor was reached, Assembly,
man wade, In speech which arous-
ed great enthusiasm, presented the
name of Higgins. William, H. Prem
dergast followed in behalf Of Wood
|
commissioned to present the name or
the man favored by majority Of the.
delegation in the convention in protest
against the course OF convention con-.
troll, which he characterized an subyer-
sive of party welfare, and productive
OF party discomfort. Long continued
demonstration from Woodruff adher-
ents followed Prendergasts assertion
that the obstacles in the way OF Wood
ruffs nomination were a form Of pun
ishment for his approval of Senator
Platt. ~
Other nominations were:
Lieutenant Governor M. Linn
Bruce.
Attorney General julius M. MAYER.
Secretary of State - John F. o.,
Brien.
State Treasurer - John d. wallen-
meier.
The platform congratulates the coun-
try on the splendid results in the re-
cent elections in Oregon, Vermont and
Maine and the Inspiration they have
given to the cause Of Roosevelt and
Fairbanks. The pledge made to the
president by the state convention two
years ago, of unfaltering confidence
and unwavering support is repeated
and confirmed.
The national platform in all its dec
larations is endorsed, particularly
those in favor Of the maintenance Of
the gold standard and protection to
American workmen and industries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
BAD COAST STORM
Storm Of Almost Unprecedented Sew
Gritty Ragged in New York and VII
cinity Last Night, Doing Much Dam .
age to Shipping.

New York. Sept. is. - A storm oil
wind and rain of almost unprecedent-
ed violence ragged over New York and
vicinity last night, causing damage to
property both on sea and shore. NO
loss Of life is known to have resulted.
Ample warning Of the coming storm
had been given by the weather bureau,
and few coastwise crafts venteured to
sea yesterday. Two fishing schooners
ran ashore at Coney Island point and
many small craft are lying on the
beach all along the shore. In the city
and suburbs hundreds Of windows
were broken. cellars and streets flood
ed, and trees uprooted. The storm did
considerable damage in New Jersey
and Philadelphia. Tugboats have been
sunk In the Delaware river, but the
fate of the crews even is not known.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
BIG DAY AT THE FAIR
Most imposing of the Special Days at
the Exposition, St. Louis Day-Fifty
Thousand Soldiers In the Parade.

st. Louis Sept. 15.-St. Louis day.
the most imposing of all special days
in the history of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition, was celebrated to-
day. Business generally was suspen-
ded in st. Louis. The opening event
was parade in which it is estimated
$4,000 regulars, national guardsmen
and uniformed civilian societies par
ticipated, and We're reviewed by Maj.
Gen. Bates, President Francis and other
exposition officials and Mayor Wells.
Soldiers from all over the country
were in line. This was followed by ex-
ercises in the plaza of st. Louis, drills
by Various organizations, sports and
band concerts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
FLOUR. FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS
Board Of Control Lets Contracts for
100000 Worth, !.

Des Moines, Sept. 15. - The state
board of control yesterday let the con-
tract for 100000 worth of flour which
will be consumed by the state instf-
tutions during the next year, begin
ming October. This supply cost the
state 60 per cent more than did the
supply for the year just ending. The
contracts for the supplies were award
ed as follows: .
For Davenport and Mt. Pleasant, to
Pillsbury Washburn Flour Mill Com
pany, of Minneapolis
For Mitchellville and Vinton, to the
Mystic Milling Company, of Sioux
City.
For Council Bluffs to the Logan
Milling Company, of Logan.
For Anamosa, Cherokee. Clarinda,
Eldora, Fort Madison, Glenwood, In
dependence and Mafshalltown. to the
Lord Milling Company, of Wamego,
Kas.
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Nf,,kden Sept, Isl Wednesday, de-
layed d]--Everythin is quiet mere. ne
Japanese have retired southwark, II is
eyen reported that they have evacu-
ated Yentai. The belief prevails that
the lull will continue for several weeks
According to Chinese advlces, eVacu-
alton of Lao Yang by the Japanese
has been forced owing to the fearfui
stencil arising from the dead bodies
The Japanese were TO-DAY (Wednes-
day. fortifying approaches by way OF
the river.
small detachments of Japanese NOV
ed northward from Taitse river, prep
aratiof1s for the advance evidently sun
continuing, although the second stage
Of the japanese movement has not
vet been completed by any means
The first was north, as if for a turn
ing movement. but Kurokf is now go
ing east, while to the westward prep
arations are being made to send refuge
I'm LAO river. For this purpose the
Iananese already have taken hun
dred large barges, with which they IN
tend to ascend as far as Tie pass IT
Is stated that the Japanese are care
fully preparing their turning ana
Ranking movements and will not en-
gage in another big battle before occu-
patton of Tie pass. These prepara-
lions are expected to occupy month
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15

THE Lena is badly damaged, I UNI
derstand, but the ship is being SO care
fully protected by her marines and the
United States government that the M
ture of the injuries cannot be positive
ly determined. / am certain that the
injuries are the results of gunshots an
that the gunshots were inflicted by or
cruisers.
Somewhere off to the westward of
the Farallone islands. l am confident,
there are two Japanese cruisers, pa-
.lolling UP and down the coast watHh-
ing for the attempt of the big Russian
to come out. The captain of the snip
knows that the United States WI h1t
allow the Lena to remain longer nan
is absolutely necessary to complete
her repairs, and when she leaves COLO
EN- Cate there will be sea death 1or
l,ar''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
FOUND ON DIssEcT!Ne TABLE.
William Hampton, Who Disappeared
at the ST. Louis Fair.


at the St. Louis Fair.
Louisville KY. Sept 15.-A special
to the Post from Lexington, KY, says:
r. D. Hurst, of Jackson, KY, arrived
yesterday from ST. Louis with the
body of William Hampton, of Simpson,
KY, which he says he found on the
dissecting table of a hospital in St.
Louis, after searching for seven days
following anaceidental separation from
the crowds at the worlds fair. Hurst
and Hampton went to ST. Louis eight
days ago. On the first day of their
visit at the fair the men became sep
arated and this was the last seen Of
Hampton alive According to Mr.
Hurst's story, the hospital authorities
refused to say where the body of Mr..
Hampton had been secured or how he
came by his death Mr.. Hurst did
not give the name of the hospital. He
and his friends will return to ST Louis
to prosecute an inquiry into the mat
ter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
STANFORD, ILL, HAS A FIRE.
The Business Portion Of the. Town Is
DESTROYED

Bloomington, Sept. IA special to
the Bulletin says:
The business portion Of Stanford,
eighteen miles southwest of here, was
gutted by fire shortly after midnight,
fifteen buildings including six business
houses, dwellings, livery barns and
lumber yard being destroyed. The en-
tire residence portion would have been
burned had not two story brick
building checked the flames. The town
was without fire protection of any
kind. The postofffce was among the
buildings burned, but a large quantity
of mail was saved. The loss will be
$50 900, covered by insurance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
OFFICIALS INDICTED

Huntsville Mayor and Sheriff Both In
dicted for DereIiction Of Duty in Not
Preventing a Lynchins = People
Aroused and State Troops Are Or
dered.
Huntsville, Ala, Sept l5.-The grand
jury today returned indictments against
Mayor Smith and Sheriff Rodgers,
charging dereliction of duty in not sup
pressing the mob which lynched Hor-
ace Naples few days ago. Ten mem
bers Of the militia were indicted. An
nouncement Of the indictment created
wild excitement here, and further
trouble is feared. A Birmingham COM
pany of state militia has been ordered
here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
BIG FIRE RAGING

Disastrous Blaze at Halifax Threatens
to Destroy All the Wharves at That
Place-Now Beyond Control of the
Firemen. a
Halifax, N. S., Sept. 15.--A disas-
trous fire is raging along the river
front, famed by a gale. 1t is beyond
control of the firemen and all shipping
has been removed from the wharves in
the vicinity of the fire. Soldiers are
assisting the fire department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
REGULARS ARE uNsEATED.

Credentials Committee Of Montana
State Convention Makes Sensational
Report.
Helena, Sept 15.-The credentials
committee of the democrat state COM
vention decided today to recommend
the unseating of socalled regulars OF
Clark delegation: also to deny seats to
Heintz' contesting delegation from
Butte. The report created a profound
sentsation in the convention and
brought out stormy debate.
The convention voted to seat both
the regular" and "Hinze' delegation
from Silver Bow county, giving them
half vote each. The platform de-
clares for the national ticket and en-
dorses Governor Tolles' administration
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
Seismic Shocks In Canada.

Ottawa, Ont, Sept. 1.-two earth
quake shocks lasting several seconds
and occasioning great alarm in some
quarters have occurred here. DR.. Ami
paleontologist, of the geological survey.
gives the time of the first shock at 8: 50
o'clock 1t lasted fully five seconds
followed by an intermission of about
three seconds The second shock last
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
Surprise in Wisconsin Case.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 15.-Judge Sic
becker sprung a surprise on the su-
preme court today by announcing the
republican factional case had developed
features that involved the personal and
political fortunes of a relative ana
therefore he had decided that 1t was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15

not proper for him to participate in
the case, and the judge left the bench
immediatly after the announcement II.
w. Chynoweth. for the LaFohette fac
ton, continued his contention against
the court assuming any jurisdiction or
tho case
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
Suicide at Sioux City,
to Tirnes-Republican.

Special to Timts-Repub!ican.
Sioux City, Sept. 15.-Cold and stiff
in death, with the wrinlxled hstnds out
stretched as if in grapple will, fate,
the body of c. G. Heinrich Bormann.
aged 7e years, a German farGier, who
lived near Mt Cavalry GENE cry. was
found at $50 o'clock yesterday morn
ing suspended by rope in ave near
his home Life had evidently been gone
for some hours.
ed to have been bodily anguish. For the
past few months he had iees suffering
Intense pain. due to q severe attack of
sciotic rhernaatisfn. ~ h frequent
" reatened to take his life
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
rua aoat crew Drowned.

Wilmington, Delaware, Sept. Is. :
The tug boat Israel w. Rurham. cf
Philadelphia. was sunk during stow
last night in .he Deleware river FIVE OF
t',e c,.et. Of six and the captain W z
drowned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
Special to Times Republican.

Special to eS-Republ1can.
Des Moinesi, Sept. 15.--The five Rock
Island bandits have been located ct
Winfield south of Columbus Junction.
A special train carrying posses of arm
ed men, has gone in pursuit. The men
ing in a hay stack by a farm hand.
A special train which was sent from
Muscatine, carried detectives and Off
GERS armed to the teeth and is at Win
field. 1t is expected running fight will
ensue. George Fish. a hardware mer-
chant, of Muscatine stated to detectives
today, he sold cartridges that fit the
revolver of peculiar pattern found at
Let's. He says he will be able to iden-
tify the man as the cartridges were
purchased the day before the holdup.
Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, Sept. 15.--It has been es-
tablished beyond all doubt in the minds
of Muscatine officers that the men en-
camped across the river from this city,
night and people who held up and rob-
bed Rosk Island train No. II, on Tues
day morning, near Let's are identical.
A visit to the camp disclosed evidence
that the men were not basket makers,
as they claimed, but that they We're
simply idling time away. Newspapers
bearing Davenport, Chicago and Mus
.catine dates have been found together
with tins which have contained expen-
sive food and innumerable beer bottles.
In the afternoon Rock Island detec-
tive told members of the Muscatine
police force that he had tracked the
men from Chicago to Davenport and
from there to the camp across the
river from this city.
1t has been discovered, that
a swarm of detectives is working in the
important towns in this vicinity, some
These men, it is asserted, are work
ing solely on their own responsibility
in the hope of obtaining the reward Of
$4,000, $1,000 for the arrest and convic-
ton Of each of the bandits offered by
the United States Express and Rock
Island railroad companies.
Not a single new clue has been dis
covered to the knowledge of the local
police force. The trail stops at the
home of r. Waltman, one-fourth of
a mile east of Columbus Junction,
where number of dogs raised COM
motion on the night the robbery was
committed and about the time it is
supposed the robbers passed thru Mr..
Waltman's property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
Japs Evidently Preparing For
a Final Assault on Port
Arthur
4 SURRENDER is DEMANDED
Proclamation Issued to the Russian
Troops to Give Up the Position =
Japanese Making Careful Prepara'
tions Before Risking Battle at Tie
Pass-Todays Situation.
RULLETIN.

ST. Petersburg, Sept ia dispateh
from Stoessel at Port Arthur says
the japanese are actively construc.liis
fortification on Sampson mouh'ai''
and at other points, and that they cor
tinue to lombard the forts ana ha,-
bor. On Sept. 2 they threw 29o shells
into the town. The japanese nave
issued a proclamation to the Russlail
troops. demanding their surrender.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15

DETECTIVES ARE IN PURSUIT
Farm Hand Finds Them Hidden in a
Haystack, All Heavily Armed-Nos
Unlikely That Running Fight Will
Take Place When the Posse Arrives
Detectives On Their Trail.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Winfield, Sept. 15.-The five bandits
who held up and robbed the Rock Is
land passenger train No. II, Tuesday
morning near Let's. were seen near this
city yesterday morning. Four of the
men were sleeping and one was stand
ing guard. The gangs guns were plain
ly seen, together with a heap of car
tridges on a blanket. Later the men
entered retaurant here and ordered a
meal and lunches for several people.
After supper the men left, but are now
being hunted by Rock Island detec-
tives and county officials
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
PARKER In NEW YORK
Democratic Candidate Goes to the
Metropolis to Confer With His Pc.
itieaI Lieutenants-May Visit Gro-
yer Cleveland.

New York, Sept 15.--The Yacht
Sapphire on which Judge Parker left
Esopus last night for this city, arriv-
ed today and anchored off Thirty fifth
street. Parker will remain on board
until after breakfast.
The trip from Esopus down the Hud-
son was stormy and interrupted. The
yacht anchored up the river at Corn
wall during the height of the storm,
and did not resume the trip until after
daylight. Judge Parker and party up-.
on landing took carriage for the Ho-s
tel Astor. where they were greeted by
Senator Henry G. Davis and William
F. Sheehan The purpose Of this visit
by the Judge is to meet those persons
with whom he desires to confer, Or
who wish to consult him. On one Of
his trips it is believed the democratic
nominee will have a talk with former
President Cleveland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
THE BALTIC FLEET.
Report That is Will Remain at Liba'

Report That is Will Remain at Libau
Some Time Confirmed.
ST. Petersburg, Sept. 15.-The report
that the Baltic fleet will make a stay OF
some time at Libau is semi officially
confirmed. An additional list. pub
ljshed today of casualties among the Of
ficers at the. front, from August 26 to
September Z, gives the names of thir-
ty-four killed and 143 wounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
TWO BAD ACCIDENTS
Fred Graham, An Electrician at Mason
City, Almost Observation-Disclosures
tion Of Hand Necessary-Accident at
a Creamery.

Special to Times-Iaepublican.
Mason city, Sept. 15.-Fred Graham,
an electrician on the Mason City and
Clear Lake line, while cleaning a mo-
tor last night, received 500 volts and
escaped alive. His hand was badly
burned and will probably necessitate
amputation.
Thomas Barker, while looking at the
process Of churning butter at Bick-
elrs creamery, this morning was
caught by a revolving churn and
hurled against stone wall and will
nrnhahlv die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
PAGE ONE.
1eIearaphic News:

PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News:
Japs Demand Stoessers Surrender.
Preparing For Grand Assault.
No Fighting Around Mukden.
Train Bandits Are Surrounded.
Odell's Man Wins in New York.
Historical Relic for Iowa
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News in Brief:
Iowa Regiment Wins.
Ames Library is Completed.
Posse Takes a Burglar.
Franklin County Pioneers.
Wallace's Letter to Hepburn.
The Slifer Murder Case.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
An Evolution in Transit.
Trade With the Colonies
The Band Wagons Are Out
Cash Value of Lament
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Outside Point Of View.
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
Fairbanks Speaks at Saratoga.
Democratic Party Faces Crisis.
(. Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Y. M. C. A. Course Dates Arranged.
Patrons Given Every Option.
Judge Caswell Sentences Prisoners.
Norton Reelected President.
Winter League Meeting Here.
Will Entertain Mrs. Fairbanks.
Twenty-Five Indictments.
Britain & Co. Will Build.
Frost Does Some Damage.
Will Manufacture Safes.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial:
Wheat Market is Higher.
Board of Trade Quotations.
Livestock Market Steady.
Bankers Discuss Currency.
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ed six seconds. The first was more
severe than the second. OBJECTS in
houses perceptibly moved and doors
were thrown open. The shock was felt
in Montreal also.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
AMEs INDICTMENTS STAND.

Judge Harrison Refuses to Nelle In
dictments Again Corrupt Mayor.
Minneapolis. Mimi, Sept. 15.-Judge
Harrison denied the motion made by
County Attorney Boardman to nolie
ten indictments standing against for
mer Mayor Ames. for bribery and cor
ruption.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
.,al to Tir,es-Rcpublican.

Special to Times Republican.
Webster City, Sept. IS. - A heavy
frost struck the whole Of Hamilton
county and central Iowa last night. 1t
is believed. however, that only the
corn in the lower places was damag-
ed. On the level land it has stopped
the growth and will help on the ma
turity Of the crop.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15

that hel
s. = lie I! III
ie count lea -.
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1000 MEN IDLE
Pullman Car Works Shut Down Be-
cause of Lack of Orders and High
Waaes Paid.

Chicago. Sept 15.-rhe immense
Pullman car works shut down for an
indefinite period today. Seven thol-
sand employees are idle. The officials
of the company are reticent about the
cause leading to the closing of the
shops. but intimate that it is due to
lack of work and the high wages paid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
special to Times-Republican.

Woodbine, Sept. Is. - There was
a heavy white frost last nighy, but nc
ice. Two thirds of the corn was safe
iy out of the way but the balance is
damaged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
T.-R. BULLETIN
NOTICEABLE TWS OF TODAY.
The Weather,

The Weather.
Sun Rises, Sept. 1e, SAP; Sets, 6.07.
Iowa Fair tonight and Friday;
warmer tonight; cooler in the north
west Friday.
Illnois-F'air tonight and Friday;
warmed tonight and in the south Fri
day; fresh southerly winds.
South Dakota Fair tonight and
Friday; cooler Friday and in the north
and west tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
Small pamaoe in Illinois.

Bloomington Ill.,, Sept. Is. There
was frost in central Illinois last night
but it is believed only sligh: damage
was done to corn. Vegetables were
bIighted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
SHEEP CAMP is DYNAMITED.
Wagons and Outfit of Wyoming Wo
man Blown Up BY Cattlemen.

man Blown Up BY Cattleren.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 15.-A band
of masked cattlenen attacked the
sheep camp of Mrs. Mary L. Moore, on
Ditch creek last night The sheep
were stampeded and the sheep wagons
and outfit blown up with dynamite.
Sheriff Fenten and posse have gone
to the scene.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
nllllETlN.

Tokio Sept. 15.-Oyama telegraphed
today that pursuit of the Russlahs ~
the direction OF Mukden IS uiich..ns
ed. The total number OF RUSSIAN aeS'u
hurled at Idao Yang was 3.100.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
A NEW AMERICAN PARTY.
Its Object is to Fight influence of Nor.
.aa. Hhurnh In PnIi&iec

0DJeCt =
mon Church in Politics.
Salt Lake City. Sept. 15.--Permanent
organization OF new American party,
whose avowed purpose is to oppose al
legged interference Of the Mormon
church in politics was effected at q
mass meeting here last night The
meeting was largely attended by men
'of all political beliefs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15

Special to Tiines- Republican.
Arion. Sept. Is. - A heavy frost
slightly damaged corn, but not to a
great extent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-15
BANK RoBBER KILLED.
Marshal at Warsaw, Ohio, Shoot
Down a Burglar.

Coshocton, Sept. 15.-Alva Rivers
was instantly killed while robblng a
bank at Warsaw last night by the
village marshal. His two companions
ocoaro5