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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15

asking him IL he wanted copy of the
Primer Of Forestry" and furnishing
postal card to reply on. The agri-
cultural department Is under Secretary
James Wilson, also an Iowa man, but
1t seems the clerks of that depart
ment are not as we'll acquainted with
the political changes of the state and
nation as they might be.
III. M. Belvell, editor of the Des
clares that the contest In the Womans
Relief Corps of the state for the office
of treasurer is all over but the shout
ing. He has been conducting cam
paign in his paper in favor of Miss
Alice Ward. Of williamsburg who has
conducted the Relief Corps column in
the Chronicle. She has been printing
each week in her department a list Of
the officers Of the various corps of the
state till she has completed the entire
list. This Mr.. Belvell figures has
brought her in contact with the Off
GERS of the corps and thus he concludes
that her election will follow. Thers
are plenty of people who will dispute
his claim. However, Mrs. Jennie Trout
of this city is a candidate and there
are a number OF others. The office
seems to be about the only one in
which there is real warm contest on,
in either the corps or post. The elec-
ton Of commander of the post will be
accomplished in one ballot for the reas-
on that there are but two candidates.
The petition Of Richard Pray for a
rehearirlg of his case has been refused
by the supreme court. Pray was con-
victed Of setting fire to a rival barn
at Grand River across the street from
the livery barn Of F. A. Greenland,
who is in the penitentiary for cattle
stealing. The Pray case is one Of a
number of cases closely connected with
Greenland. The rival livery barn
belonged to B. G. Bay.
This is the year for the equaliza-
tions in the real estate assessments
Of the state. by the executive council
as the board of equalization and re-
view. The equalization of the real es-
tate assessments is made every two
years. This work will be commenced
the first Monday in July and the work
of making the assessments for rail-
roads, telegraph and telephone COM
panies. Two years ago the board had
delegation before 1t who objected to
their assessment being lowered. This
was the first time on record. The peo-
pie OF Carroll county had the farm
land assessed at $50 an acre and as
compared with the other farm land Of
the state this was considered too high
But Carroll county wanted the addi-
tional taxes to build bridges. After a
careful examination Of the matter the
council lowered the assessment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15

the periodical rumors Of Boxer upris-
ings and replied:
There is absolutely no truth in such
reports. There is no danger Of an-
other Boxer outbreak. OF course, there
are occasional troubles in the interior,
but they arise from purely local caus-
es, which have no bearing whatever
upon the presence of foreigners. There
is no organized movement in China
against the foreign people. There
never has been time in the history Of
the country when the government was
more ready or better prepared to put
down any incipient organized effort
that might be directed against resident
foreigners"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15

ing accessory to the murder Of
Charles j. Carlstrom, who 1t Is alleged
was beaten to death by alleged hired
thugs, waived examination today and
was held without bail. Examination
of Casey's four companions was
continued till May 25. Unable to fur
nish bail the men were returned to
Jail and the police are centering their
efforts today towards capture Of
George Mailer. ex-president of the
union, who according to the police took
an active part in the plans for a
Smuggling crusade against non-union
men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
NINETY DOLLARS FOR FIFTY.
A Fifty Dollar Gold Piece That Com.
mands a Large Premium.

Speclal TO I1mSe-RepuDuCaH.
Council Bluffs, Ia, May 15.-Having
bought a fifty dollar gold piece last
year for $50 in a Chicago pawn shop,
F. Z. Levin thinks he is getting gold
profit when he sells the coin for $50
to coin collector.
The government never coined a $50
gold piece but in the early days of
the California excitement, congress
authorized the bank Of California to is
sue it's own coins They were required
to be of standard weight and without
alloy.
This $50 gold piece is octagonal
in, shape and weighs 1900 grains. Its
intrinsic value is $50, but to collect
ors of old coins it is worth much more.
1t was made in 1851 and has an eagle
on one side, surrounded with an in
cription of the assayer. guaranteeing
its weight. The other side is intri-
cately engraved, evidently intended as
a safeguard against shaving.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
FAMOUS ACTRESS DEAD.
Sudden Demise in Chicago Of Jessie
Bartlett Davis.

bartlett 0lViSs
Chicago May 15.-Jessie Bartlett
Davis, the well-known actress, died
suddenly at her home in this city Sun
day. The cause of her death was
heart disease, produced by nephritis.
She was taken ill on Friday and on
Saturday morning became uncon-
scious, from which condition she never
recovered When her physicians first
diagnosed her illness as nephritis on
Friday no alarming symptoms We're
apparent, but on Saturday morning
she grew suddenly worse, until $50
Sunday morning, when she died.
Mrs. Davis first became prominent
on the stage while she was connected
with the Bostonians. Her first en-
gagement on the stage was in the role
of Buttercup in "Pinafore," about
thirt years ago.
Mrs. Davis was the wife of Will j.
Davis. the well-kllown theatrical man
ager Of this city. She was 46 years
MD s--
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
MINISTER coNeER HOME.
Will Proceed Almost Immediately te
City of Mexico.

San Francisco, May 15.-E. H. Con-
ger former American minister to
China, arrived here Sunday from the
orient on the steamer Siberia. Mr..
Conger is accompanied by his wife.
1t is Mr.. Conger's intention to pro-
ceed almost Immediately to the City OF
Mexico unless he receives orders to the
contrary, but Mrs Conger will first
return to her home at Des Moines,
Iowa.
Mr.. Conger said that diplomatic mat
ters in China are in satisfactory
condition. To question as to China's S
neutrality in the Russo-Japanese war
he said:
China has always been disposed to
maintain the strictest neutrality be-
tween the warning nations, and altho
there has been much criticism from
both Russian and Japanese sources.
believe that the Chinese government
has never shown neutrality one wal'
or the other but has always adhered
strictly to the requirements of the in
ternational law"
Mr.. Conger was asked concerning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
BOWEN TO REPLY
He Gets a Copy of the Charges Pre-
ferred by Assistant Secretary of
State Loomis and VIII Prepare q
Supplementary Statement.

Washington, May 15.-secretary
Taft today handed Minister Bowen a
copy Of the charges which Assistant
Secretary Of State Loomis had filed,
alleging that Bowen had inspired pub
licauon Of the charges against Loomis,
and also copN OF the latters reply
to the charges which Bowen forward
ed to Washington. Bowen took the
papers and will prepare a supplement
tary statement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
WOUNDED BURGLAR DIES.
Henry Patton Expires a. Result {
GIenwood Marshal's Shot.

Special to Times s-RepuDlican.
Glenwood, Ia, May 15.-At o'clock
this morning Henry Patton, the self
confessed professional burglar, who
was shot by Night Watchman McMil-
len Wednesday morning, died from the
effectes of his wounds.
The body was taken in charge by
his sister. Mrs. Cook of the Tabor
Faith home, who was with him in his
last hours, and taken by her and other
members of the home to Tabor for
burial.
The city marshal Of Rulo, Neb, ar
rived this morning, hoping to get a
confession from Patton which would
implicate man named Lamb, friend
of Patton's, living near Rulo, in the re-
cent Rulo burglaries. Lamb is under
arrest on suspicion of having aided in
Patton's robberies at the latter place,
but Patton's lips were sealed by death
before the marshals arrival, and he
returned home no wiser than yhen he
came.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
DIED NATURAL DEATH
No Further Investigation Of Young
crokers Demise Will be Made, Says
His Brother, Richard Croker, Jr.

Kansas city, May 15.-Richard
Croker. Jr., arrived here today on his
way to New York city with the body
OF his brother, Herbert v. Croker.
After a talk with Chief of Police Hayes
Croker said he was satisfied his broth
ed died from natural causes and was
not a victim of foul play. No further
investigation Of the cause is to be
made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
HAS NOVEL DEFENSE
Dual Personality That Made Owner
Unaware Of Acts Done Under Evil
Spell Offered as Defense in Murder
Trial.

somerville, N. j.. May 15.-That
George H. Wood had a dual personality
and that his better nature knows moth
ing Of anything that may be done un-
der the influence of an evil spell, will
be the defense made by Woods attor-
ney when he is put on trial here today
for the murder of George Williams
last winter. It is believed this will
be the first time that novel defense
has been offered in murder case in
the history of criminology.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
T-.R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
Weather.

Sun rises May 16, 4:42; sets, 7:11.
Iowa-Fair tonight and Tuesday;
cooler in the west tonight and in the
east Tuesday.
Illinois-Fair tonight and Tuesday;
cooler in the north and central Tues
day.
South Dakota-Fair tonight and
Tuesday; cooler tonight with frost;
rising temperature in the west Tues
day
Missouri-Fair tonight and Tues
day; cooler Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
PAGE ONE

eA6G VNSc
Telegrahpic News.
Naval Battle to Occur Soon
Jap Army Ready to Advance.
Efforts to End the Strike.
Gompers Coming to Chicago.
Dunno Threatens to Call Troops.
A Tragedy at San Diego, Cal.
Cum1nins as Peoples Champion.
His Railway Rate Argument.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Who Sold Pollock Gems?
Taylor Strange Convict.
Path Of the Recent Storm.
That Franklin County Dispute.
Look Out For Smith.
Cass to Be Stickney's Aid.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial
An Experiment in Central Schools.
Watch the Fifth Page.
Business at Leading Points.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Important Legal Decisions.
PAGE FIVE.
Miscellaneous.
The Return of Sherlock HolmeA
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
Local News.
graumbaugh Principal High School
Mason City Man Is Chosen.
Grays Break Even at Ottumwa.
Other League Results.
Wallace On Good Roads.
Test Of the King Drag Made.
Norwegians Will Build New Church
Epworth League Anniversary.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
General Market News.
Wheat Closed Lower.
Board Of Trade Quotations
The Live Stock Market.
Ames Not Sure Of Winning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
Extraordinary Council Summoned.

GNeI dVI S1II10fy OSs'''S''
Metze, May 15-Chancellor Won Bue-
low and Minister of War Won Einen
arrived today, having been summoned
by Emperor William, and had a lone
conference with his majesty. The
object of the consultation puzzles OBJ
servers, but the impression prevails il
concerns defences Of the empire.
The emperor's speech at Strassburg
sensational as it was reported to be
was much less so than one containing
illusions to France which had beer
prepared by his majesty who, however
accepting advice Of the members of his
entourage did not deliver it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
PURcELL's CONDITION SERIOUS
Hampton's Editors Physicians Alarm
ed Over His Symptoms.


Special to Times s-Hapublican.
Hampton, May 15.-Editor T. w.
Purcell, who was operated upon few
days ago for appendicitis, is still in a
very critical condition. Saturday the
wound was kreopened and cleaned.
There was fear then that other COM
plications might set in. DR.. Guthrie,
Of Dubuque, who performed the oper-
alton, was here Sunday to see him
and said Purcell was in bad condi-
.tion. The physicians have also dis
covered that the lower right lung and
the heart have absorbed considerable
of the poison. Pneumonia or pleurisy
is feared, though the doctors in charge
will not say positively that 1t cannot
be avoided. They say that they can
tell within forty-eight hours from Sun
day night, whether or not an attack
Of pneumonia can be prevented.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
. TIE NAVAL BATTLE
DUE IN A FEW Days
Russian Admiralty Believes En-
gagement Will Occur With
out Further Delay
\
THE FLEETS UNITED MAY 10
Nebooatoff and Rojestvensky Joined
Forces May 10 and Are Believed to
/ Have Proceeded Northward-serious
j Disturbances at Newski Today-May
!, Day Passed Without Disorder.
BULLETIN.

ST. Petersburg, May ia naval ae-
zion within few days is regarded as
likely in we'll informed naval circles.
The Associated Press learns Rojest-
yen,ky and Nebogatoff Joined forces
May 10. There is reason to believe the
united fleet will proceed northward.
An evening paper here published an
extra announcing naval battle had
commenced, but the admiralty dis.
credits the report.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
JAP ARMY IS READY.
Eighty Thousand Reinforcements Re
n ceived by oyama.

ceived by oyama.
Gunshu Pass, May 16. skirmishing
continues u the Olouria mountain re-
gipn on the Russian left, but fighting
As not serious. Calm continues on the
right. The Chinese, however, report
Oyama Is directing large masses Of
troops from F,akoman toward Toun-
ziakou, where concentration is pro-
seeding and the river is being bridged
by pontoons. About eighty thousand
japanese reinforcements have arrived
at the front. Prisoners say the Japan
ese armies are ready to advance when
the word is given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
HIRED sLUeeERs.

Police Making an Active Campaign
Against the. Strike.
Chicago, May 15.-Charles Casey
business agent of the Carriage and
Wagon Makers Union, accused Of be-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
Saw Russian Ships.

Singapore, May 15.-Thirteen Rus
sian warships were sighted May 12 off
Cape Varella. about fifty miles north
OF Kamranh bay, by the steamer Ja-
son, which arrived here today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
Employers Say Many Union
Men Are Applying For
Their Old Positions
GENERAL STRIKE NOT LIKELY
Influences at Work Among the Team.
sters' Joint Council to Prevent Strike
Movement Spreading to Include All
Drivers-Meetins Held Tonight to
Make Decision.

Chicago, May 15.-Prcsident Shea,
Of the Teamsters' international I'm
ion, is said to have requested Presi-
dent Gompers to call for meeting Of
the executive board Of the American
Federation Of Labor hero to advise re-
aarding the teamsters' strike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
Ere,nont. Nsh. Elooded.

Fremont, Neb., May 15.--A tempora
ary dixie in the Platte river gave way
today and half the city ID under watefv
It is believed tho worst Of tho oDo4
has been reached.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
ce,,uIoid Explosion lniures Many

Jenna, May 15.-During fire in the
heart of the city today a heavy eSplo-
sion of celluloid occurred and about
forty persons were injured, some ser
iously.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
The q. R.T. Meets.

Buffalo, n. Y. May 15.-The BROTH
erhood of Railroad Trainmen conven-
ed here today with a large majority
of the delegates present.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
KOCH JURY pIsAeREEs.
Second Trial Of New Ulm Murder Case
Results in No Verdict.

Mankato, Mimi, May 15.-The jury
in the trial of DR.. G. R. Koch, charg-
ed with the murder Of DR.. Gebhardt,
failed to reach an agreement and were
today discharged. This is the second
disagreement in the case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
RuLLErIN.

ST. Petersburg, May 15.-There was a
eerious disturbance this afternoon at
Nswski shipyard in sclushIburg
causoway, above st. Petersburg. The
chsvaIier guards have just left the
barracks at gallop.
The Associated Press is informed by
Telephone that the mon ct the ship
yards walked out in body, carrying
rcd flags and singing revolutionary
songs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
Fatal Fire at kenosha,

Kenosha, Wis, May 15.-The Cal
kins block was destroyed by fire to-
day. Loss 100000. John Smith, aged
16, was burned to death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
IsleAMY CHARGE DISMISSED.

A. [. Rose Discharged for Lack Of
Evidence at Newton.
Special to Times Republican.
Newton, May 15.-Justice Turk to-
day discharged A. L. Rose, charged
with bigamy, on the motion Of County
Attorney Cragan. There was no evi-
dence except the defendants admis-
sions. His first wife was not found.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
Associated Press Man Dead.

opean manager of the Associated
Press, died this morning in Liverpool.
He was born in Chicago and was 4s
years of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15

Washington, May 15.-President
Samuel Gompers will leave here this
afternoon for Chicago, where he will
arrive tomorrow afternoon and confer
with the officials Of the teamsters
union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
COURT STOPS InvesT'oAT'oN
j. e. Paul Gets Injunction Again the
Directors Of the Yeoman.
sneefaI to Times Republican.

Des Moines. May 15.-J. E. Paua thia
morning got out an injunction restrains
| ing the Brotherhood Of American Yeos
men from further investigating HIM
He claims the investigation Is unO
| fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15

saigon, May ID ue &suSSAaAA .ASSs
which reappeared off Honkohe bay
sailed northward early Sunday morn-
Ing.
Toxic, May SIT is definitely known
that Rojestvensky. after temporarily
leaving Honkoef bay, May 8, re-entered
the bay and continued at anchor there.
The government has prohibited expor-
tation OF coal to Saigon as long as the
Russian fleet is in Indo. Chinese wat
ers.
paris, May i5.--In regard to dis
patches saying the Russian fleet has
.t1furned to Iionkoile bay, French Of
ficials say they are positive the RUS
SLAMS are not within French waters.
st. Petersburg, May 15.-With the
Russian May day happily passed with
out general disorders the authorities
breathe easier and are inclined to re-
gard the danger OF q really serious In
terror crisis this spring as over. Tur-
hulence doubtless will continue with
sporadic disorders, but the plans Of the
social democrats and social revolution
lists to produce disaffection among the
troops and coordinate peasants and
workmen's movements for creation Of
q state Of general anarchy have sig
nally failed. The only place whence
acute disorder was reported yesterday
was Kishineff and that was in no sense
attributable to revolutionists. Appar-
emily crowd of soldiers off duty got
out Of hand, and pillaged shops and
even government buildings, and Great
ed q reign of terror among the inhab-
ltants until surrounded and arrested
BY their comrades.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15
RulLETlN.

Saigon, May 15.--The Russian Heet
which reappeared off Honkohe bay
sailed northward early Sunday morn-
ing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-15

The department of agriculture at
Washington has not yet become aware
of the fact that Leslie NJ. Shaw of
Iowa is no longer the governor of this
state but is member of the presi-
dents cabinet. The forestry depart
ment mailed a postal card to Gov.
Leslie NJ. Shaw, Dss Moines. Iowa."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-31
The DUTCH ARE
on THE WAR PATH
EXPEDITION AGAINST PRINCE OF
soNl RESULTS IN MANY
DEATHS AT BApJu.

LONDON, July 31.-The correspon.
dent OF the Star at Singapore Straits
settlement wires that the Dutch expe-
dition sent out against the Prince Of
Boni, In the Island of Celebes, of the
Malay archipelago, has been entirely
successful. On July 2S, seven Dutch
warships bombarded the ramparts of
Badjn, the capital of Celeb, and later
landed troops and who charged the
position held by the natives. A fierce
hand to hand fight followed, and the
rebels fed, leaving 256 dead on the
field an In the fortress. The Dutch
lost three killed and 20 wounded.
The expedition is proceeding into
the interior.
In court circles the view is taken
that the visit Of the Kaiser is merely
courtesy call upon King Christian,
and an effort has been made to i'm.
press the idea upon the people gener.
ally. The attempt has not met with
much success. however, and the opin-
ion In general that some present mo.
tive behind the visit of the German
ruler.
In political circles the view is held
that the Kaiser will make an attempt
to convince King Christian that the
Baltic Sea should be closed to the
warships of all nations except those
which border on the sea. If the EN-
peror succeeds in doing this it will
cause the greatest surprise, for the
Danes are rapidly developing the sus-
picion that the Kaiser designs upon
the Baltic are for the purpose of con-
verting that sea into German Lake.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-31
Petition. We're In order.


The caution and conservatism of the
average banker are proverbial. A little
story which heard serves to Illustrate
the banking trait to rather humor.
Gus degree. A man I know had some
paper to discount. He resides in one
of the larger towns near Pittsburg, and
he called at certain bank in tina,
town with his note.
Mr.. Blank" he said to the cashier.
Il wish your bank would discount this
note for me. can get So-and.so to in.
dorse 1t and So-and-so and So.and-so,r
giving the names Of a score Of mep
who. he stated. would be willing to pu'
their names to the back of the note.
"All right" said the cashier In reply.
Suppose you get them ALL"
This reply took the man who wanted
the accommodation completely OF his
feet. So. picking up his hat. he made
q profound bow to the man with the
hoe-1 mean the man with the dough
and replied in tones Of biting sarcasm
my dear sir. see your point exact.
ly. What you want is petition, not
note. Good afternoon. sir."-Pittsbure
Dispatch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-31
sATO DENIES
Japanese Peace Delegate Had No
Power to Outline Demands of
Japan,

NEW YORK. July s1.-Aimar sato,
of the Japanese peace delegation,
made statement to the Associated
Press in which he denies that he has
ever in any interview given out any
outline of the terms upon which ia.
pan will negotiate peace. or that he
has announced that Japan will make
any demands whatever. Mr.. Sato
said:
II wish to be clearly understood
that have never given out anything
that could be construed as a demand
OF the Japanese peace commission,
nor anything that could be taken as
condition upon which Japan would
enter into negotiations for peace. l
wish also to deny that am the spokes.
man for Baron Komura. do not
know upon what terms peace may be
negotiated. do not know what the
Japanese ENJOYS will consider rs
peace terms. l know of no llrn,iliat.
ing or other demands"