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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
Small Towns Adjacent to Nel
Orleans Are Greatest Suf1
fers From the Plague
THE PEOPLE ARE HELPLEss
They Have No Means With Which 70 ]
Cope With the Disease and Physi.
clans are So Scarce as to Leave
Many FawiIies Without Any Medical
Attention Whatever.

New Orleans, Aug. 23.-New cases Of
yellow fever since p. M, Tuesday
twelve. Total to date 1,515; deaths,
one: total, to date, 215. The yellow
fever conditions within New Orleans
are now completely overshadowed bys
those without the city. The saddest
Of reports come from small towns. adj
jacent to New Orleans, where, in some
instances, the Inhabitants are abs0lute-s
ly helpless, because Of lack Of medical
attention, and otherwise inadequates
means to cope with the fever. Lee
vile, with population Of 800, reports:
nearly two-thirds of the population
stricken and only one doctor to attend
them. The inhibition on transporta-
ton Of freight is also beginning to tell
on food supplies in localities dependent
on New Orleans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23

within 300 yards of land. A squal had
struck them, blowing them out into the
lake. They did not realize their peril
at first, treating the incident as huge
joke. They laughed and wondered
what the folks at home would say.
The boat wide, unwieldly one, was
as safe as Noah's ark. But it was not
easily handled. ! When Chartres tried
to scull with the remaining oar he
found he could make no headway. Ex-
erting all his strength, and he Is we'll
built man, he kept losing ground
against the rapidly increasing gale.
"Well pass it up, John" Miss Stew
art said. well drift to land somehow.
Let's sing"
So, in the loneliness Of the night,
surrounded by sky and water, with
the misty stars, blinking overhead, they
sang songs that were lost in the vast
distances. The girls clear. fiutelike
voice rose dominant over the rush Of
wind and the swash of waves.
The lights Of far off Chicago grad
ually faded from view. A passing
excursion steamer, honeycombed with
light, passed by. An orchestra could be
heard family playing and the churn-
ing Of the propellers. After lonS
time the little boat rose in the swell
caused by the steamer. Then 1t wa
,aft. again in the dark wilderness OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23

the examination out of ,r sixty.
Those who successfully E ssed the
last examination We're: { Sc Y. Bur-
key, Casey; w. H. Car y, J1', VAL
ley Junction; Homer d. .dnkir, Mus
catine; Don Roy King, Cain; A. w.
McIsaac, Fonda; Arthur w. Rice, Des
Moines: Luias Won Steenburg, Abba;
l.. A. Spengler, Ackley; G. s. Under
kofler, Bancroft; Allan F. Beck, Fort
Dodge: w. E. Beard, Jr, De Witte;
Carroll j. Barragy, Rockwell; Joseph
Ray Campbell, Des Moines; Dey w.
Middleswarth, Mt. Ayr; John sschaet-
zle, Dubuque.
The fact that there is yellow fever
near Keokuk is not disturbing the state
board of health as yet.The state board
will take no action unless there are ca
ses develop over the border In this
state There is information at the Of
flee of the state board, however, to the
effect that the local authorities down
that way are maintaining q shotgun
quarantine and further that all the
doctors of Keokuk and the adjoining
towns and cities are studying up on
the subject of yellow fever so ls to be
able to detect the symptoms IL any
should appear Should symptoms ap-
pear in any Of the cities Of this state
the state board would likely make it
its business to see that gu arantine
was rigidly maintained. It is believed,
however that the case in the Missouri
town close to Keokuk is merely an ac-
cident so far north and that tt ere will
likely be no new developments in this
state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23


an would be willing to accept such a
compromise This is apparently sup
ported by an authoritative Japanese
statement made to the Associated
Press last night in reply to a question
as to whether Japan has not decided
to make substantial concessions.
1T all depends upon Russia"
1t was the presidents message to
Witte which caused the sensation Of
the day. Early in the morning had
come the official announcement that
the meeting of the conference which
was to have been held yesterday had
been postponed until this morning.
The public reason assigned was that
the protocols had not been completed.
But few banrs later the true reason
leaked out y -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
Delivers Address at the Dedi-
cation of Monument at
Ogdensburg, N. Y.
TAKES AN OPTIMISTIC VIEW
Declares the Pessimistic Talk About
Deterioration Of the Patriotism Of
the People Has No Real Foundation
Sees Good in Demand for Purity in
Public Life.

Ogdensburg, N. Y, Aug. 23.-At the
dedication of the soldiers and sailors
monument for the heroes OF the civil
war here today Vice President Fair
banks was the principal speaker.
Fairbanks said in part: Il Join you
in cordial greetings from President
Roosevelt, who greatly regrets inaplff-
ty to join with you In the dedlcatioh
of this monument to its exalted pur-
pose" The speaker then paid a feeling
tribute to the valor and bravery Of
those who fought in defense of the ma
ton during the civil war and expressed
admiration and esteem for those VINO
opposed them through mistaken judg-
ment. He alluded to the reuniting OF
all sections as a result Of that war,
and then touched upon the duties and
obligations of all citizens to the state
Continuing he said: I'VE hear much
of defalcations, breaches of trust mall
fesance in office, and there are pesst-
mists who declare we have fallen upon
corrupt times; that we are decadent;
that public conscience is dulled. On
the contrary there never was an hour
in all our splendid history when there
was a more acute moral sense among
the great mass Of people than there is
today. The standard OF civic duty
was never higher than it is now. There
was never more respect for high grade
commercial and professional ethics
than at present. There is a widespread
determination among the people that
those who pollute law shall be COM
PEELED to answer for it; that laws shall
not be set at naught by evtldoers by
the enemies Of established order. While
we reverently pay homage to those
in the days of national calm preserved
that which was won in the fury OF the
storm. The enemies OF the republic
do not always appear with fleets or
with armies, and with waving ban
ners. Those who abuse public conf
dence, or who disregard law, or who
debauch the elective franchise, are in
siduous enemies. Those, who with no
expectation of reward, save approval
of their own conscience, for duty well
performed stand for the moral health
Of the community and of the state, for
good laws and their just enforcement,
and for equality before the law, and
against law inspired by unjust favorit-
ism are to be regarded with that high
respect we entertain for the real he
roes of the nation. We most esteem
men who are for their country for
their country's sake, who are for law
for the laws sake, and who do not take
thought first Of the mere personal
agrandiZement.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
PERSONAL APPEAL TO czAF
Presidents Course Unusual, But May
BE Effective.

Portsmouth, Aug. 2s-rhe cable
from st. Petersburg announcing Am
bassador Meyer had an audience with
the emperor this morning is consider
ed here one Of the most hopeful signs
which has thus far developed in con-
nection with the presidents efforts to
bring the benigerents to compromise.
That the president should have asked
Meyer to make personal appeal to
the emperor in his name, shows how
terribly in earnest the president is,
And by those who understand the sit
uation at st. Petersburg, the possible
good results of such a direct appeal
are fully appreciated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
IOWA GIRL ELoPEp.
Lena Hays, Aged IS, Under Arrest in
Kansas City.

Kansas City, Aug. 23.-Fifteen-year-
old Lena Hays, a girl in short dresses,
who ran away from her home in Cen
terville, Iowa, was arrested here Mon
day. She came to Kansas City to mar
ry Grit Farrell, boilermaker, "a years
old. Her father d. E. Hays, proprie-
tor Of Centerville hotel, telegraphed
description of his daughter to the
Kansas City police and instructed
them to arrest her when she arrived.
She was arrested as she stepped off
the train. Her fiance who was at the
train to meet her was also arrested.
and the two unhappy lovers were TAX
en- to Jail. Later Farrell was released.
The girl is being held here and will be
sent back home,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
LEAGUE OF CITIES
Five Hundred Delegates at the Nation.
al Convention Of the League Of Am
erican Municipalities, Which Opened
at Toledo, Ohio, Today.

Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 23-Five hum
dred delegates representing cities and
towns in all sections Of the country are
present today at the opening session of
the ninth annual convention Of the
League of American Municipalities.
The convention closes Friday. Mayor
Finch, OF Toledo, welcomed the dele
gates. Mayor William Crolius, Of Jol-
let, ILL.,, president Of the league, dealt
with the achievements Of the league
and it's opportunities for future useful
ness. The report of Secretary Mac
Vicar show all expenses paid and a
balance in the hands of the treasurer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
ApRlrr FORTY HOURS; SAVED.
Chicago Young Couple Lost on the
Lake are Rescued from SIN Open

| oOdH
Chicago, Aug. 23.-Sunburned and
hungry, but with their nerve still with
them, the two young people who had
rented a fiat bottomed boat at the foot
of Montrose avenue Sunday night, and
had spent two nights and most Of two
days drifting on Lake Michigan. ar
rived safe and sound at z o'clock last
evening at the Chicago power boat
club house. They had been found for
| ty miles off Evanston by the motor
boat Erin after being without food
for fifty hours. They had been adrift
| for forty-one hours. and had been Civ
en- up for dead.
The two young mariners were Miss
Zelda e. Stewart. a concert singer, the
daughter of Ethelbert Stewart. federal
statistician. 2299 North Forty-frst
court, and John Chartres. s29 Roscoe
boulevard. The entire force of the
Evanston life saving station and a
fleet of motor boats from Chicago
had been searching the lake for
them for hours. The parents
and friends of the young couple had
been prostrated with grief, feeling Ger
tain that they were drowned.
A brother of the young woman was
in the Erin when the drifting skiff was
picked up. AS the yacht sighted the
fiat bottomed boat apparently without
occupants. Mr.. Stewart collapsed.
my God" he cried. throwing up his
hands; "if they are not in there, they
are at the bottom of the lake."
Fearing that the young man would
! throw himself into the lake, Capt. G..
H. Bullock ordered him below. The
| young man, as If dreadine; the sight
that he expected would meet his eyes,
cast himself down on the floor of the
cockpit, moaning unintelligibly.
/ But the couple were alive and happy.
Miss Stewart was asleep with her
companion keeping watch.
look Zelda, we are saved" he
cried, tossing his hat into the air and
letting out a war whoop that would
have done credit to Co1nanche In
/ dian.
This sudden demonstration aroused
the girl, who locked up stupidity at
| first-she had had only an hours sleep
in the two days-and said: Have we
reached home yet?"
"They are alive; they are alive!"
shouted the brother recovering from his
faintness and standing in the prov.
ready to throw line into the scow.
"Be calm, be calm, now.'' cautioned
Bullock, as with a steady hand, he
Fguided the frail craft thru the rising
| swells.
Chartres caught the line. The scow
was towed in and the two young mar
\ iners were lifted safe aboard.
/ Driven Before Squall.
They had lost one oar Sunday night
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
PREpIcTs END, THEN DiEa
JOSEPH, II. MoAvoy, Aged chieasean
Victim Of Heart Trouble.


Victim Of Heart Trouble.
Baltimore. Nd. Aug. 23.-"I am done
for" said Joseph III. McAvoy to Will.s
lam Moore, proprietor Of Moore's aao-
tel, 227 West Camden street, at about
6 o'clock last Sunday evening. He then
expressed wish that his body be
shipped to Chicago. Monday he died
from heart trouble. Mr.. McAvoy was
IA years old and prominently connected
in the west.
According to James "A. MCCARTHY.
his attorney, the dead man was q. s.
the pioneer settlers OF Leadv;s'e
and one Of the most sucee-ers
in the rush to the O.;
fields in 40. He also
time in travelling ar Y
foremost persons q,
every big pugilistic
ing great delight i,'
He was very rics
spent most of r.
His neares
n. McAvo-
notified -. sr;tns
will shi o as soon
as o.l his rela-
tiyes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
nuLLETlN.

Portsmouth, Aug. 23 This morn
Sing,s adjournment is officially explain
ed to have been due to development
Of Al divergence OF views in the text
4of the protocol, The Russians contend
ed some corrections suggested by Plan
con-. to which 1t was understood the
Japanese lad agreed, have not been
made. When this situation developed
it was decided to read the protocol In
full and decide the disputed points in
conference The work was not con-
cluded and at 1915 the conference re-
cessed until 2:30.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
WHY RUSSIA WANTS sAkHALIN.
island !. Key to Asiatic Coast OF
Greatest StrategicaI lmportanee.

Island IL KEY to Asiatic Coast OF
Greatest StrategicaI Importance.
Portsmouth, Aug. 22.-The following
statement from an authoritative source
represents the Russian view OF the mil
itary and strategic value Of the island
of Sakhalin: ).
"ro appreciate its military value, 1t
must he borne in mind that the island,
which is about 900 miles long, lies al
most against the mainland, being sep
arated from 1t by the strait OF Tartary'
which in some places is only four miles
vide Physically it might almost be
considered part Of the Asiatic con-
tinent.
"ro allow sakhalin to pass into the
hands of Japan would be like Amer1-
ca. allowing Long Island or England al
lowing the Isle of Wight to pass into
the possession of an ambitious foreign
mower. The danger from Sakhalin
passing to Japan would, indeed, be
greater for Russia than the loss OF
Long Long by America, as the length
of Long Island is scarcely one-ninth
that Of Sakhalin.
"There is no doubt that whoever con-
trolls Sakhalin, besides being In a pos
ition to threaten and invade the Astatic
coast. would be able absolutely to pre-
vent communication between the main
land and the Pacific through the sea
Of Japan.
.The island is peculiarly adapted for
offensive and defensive purposes. 1t
could easily be transformed into a for
midable military and naval strong
hold. from which expeditions might be
launched and efficiently supported.
This Russian authority denied that
the Japanese were prevented from fish,
ing in the waters of Sakhalin. He adj
mitted that they were submitted to
certain rules and restrictions, the OBJ
iect of which was to prevent the ex-
termination of the fish. But that was
all
The insignificant military forces
which Russia had in the island" he
concluded, "are another proof Of our
sincere belief in peace. We had not
made the least preparations for mill
tary operations, offensive or defensive
The few thousand soldiers who We're
there were chiefly for the purpose OF
guarding the 5000 convicts who We're
kept in the island, and some Of these
soldiers were former convicts, who, af-
ter having served their term OF penal
seryitude, were allowed to enter a
kind Of loaal militia
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
rs INJURED.
on the Brooklyn
u Transit.
Aug. 23.-Twen

Aug. 2S.-Twenty per.
SONS We're injured, some Of them SER.
iously in collision between two trains
on one of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Terminals at Coney Island early to-
day. The wreck was caused by e.
train entering the terminal and strik-;
ing crowded one about to leave for
the city. Falling wires coming in
contact with the tracks sent up thick
masses Of sparks and there was a wild
panic among the passengers, during
which many women were trampled
under foot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
Tennis Tournament.

Omaha, Aug. 23.-Results Of the
morning play in the middle west tennis
Championship: Second round-Matti-
son. Omaha, beat vanCamp, Omaha;
Sanderson, Galesburg, beat Collett,
omaha; Griffith, Pawnee City, beat
Haley, Sioux City; Hassler beat
SCHNEIDER Omaha; Kohn, Omaha, beat
Jones, Hot Springs, S. D.
Third round-Peters, Chicago, beat
Potter. Omaha; Holbrook, Iowa, beat
Hilis. Omaha; Sanderson. beat Hass-
ler: Snow. Chicago, beat Redick, Om-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
THE FoREsTERs MEET.

Report Of the Supreme Ranger Shows
Increased Membership.
Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 23.-Reports Of
supreme officers were read at today's
session of the ninth biennial conven-
ton of the American Order OF Fores-
ters. The report of Supreme Chief
Ranger Kelly showed an. increase in
the grand aud state courts. He recon-
mended an increase in the per capita
tax, reduction in the number Of repre-
sentatives and extension of terms Of
holding conventions to every four
wears
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
MADE HIM WRITE IT DOWN.
Because st. Louisan Broke contrac'
to Wed illinois Girl Sues.

SOSaNo0 49, eSS'oS's
to Wed illinois Girl Sues.
st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 23-Miss Edith
Strom Of Mendoza, ILL.,, filed suit for
$4,000 for alleged breach Of promise
against Thomas j. Simpson, a wealthy
man of Clarksburg, Mo-, in the CIRCUIT
court yesterday.
Miss Strom alleges that Simpson
promised to marry her in st. Louis
Aug. 1s, he agreeing to that date for
the wedding, and that because OF this
promise she left her home In Mendoza,
ILL.,, and came to st. Louis with her
mother and aunt.
When they arrived in st. Louis, she
says, he refused to marry her on the
date originally agreed upon, but prom
ised to marry her one day during the
next week. In proof of this she sub
rnits a copy of the following written
contract:
II is understood that Edith Strom
and Thomas j. Simpson are to get
married some time next week. This.
the 10th day of August 1905.
THOMAS j. SIMPSON,
EDITH STROM.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23

Baron Eomura would suggest COM
promise, but the fact that Wftte was
not prepared to make a final response
might lead to change of program.
Diplomatic maneuvering might be the
order of the day and the question OF
signing protocols, which was the Off
cial business before the conference,
might he employed to secure the nee
essary delay. 1t should be understood
the presidents suggested line of COM
promise will not appear officially be-
fore the conference. What he has done
has been done in name, if not in fact,
behind the scenes. He has labored
with each side separately. He has Sc
cured acquiescence of Japan and, ac-
cording to general understanding Off
cially, his solution would be offered in
conference as the proposition of Jap
an. Should Japan formally propose
a compromise, Witte can only ask for
time to consult his government for the
last time He will give no absolute
final answer today.
The meeting this morning was in
reality not meeting Of plenipoten-
tiaries at ALL The secretaries of the
respective missions were still in dispute
over the text of the protocol. The
plenipotentiaries remained in their pri-
vate quarters while the secretaries
were trying to straighten out their
differences. It is understood the plen-
| ipotentiaries will go into formal ses-
! sion this afternoon to take up the pro-
tocol in full. deciding any disputed
questions as they arise.
| Oyster Bay, Aug. 23.-Stenographer
| j. L. McGrew. who yesterday was at
Portsmouth on mission for the presi-
dent in connection with the peace con-
ference, returned to Oyster Bay to-
day. Whether he brought back with
/ him a communication from the Rus
! sian e.nvoys could not be ascertained
The president was again today in COM
| munication with Secretary Pierce at
Portsmouth. but no intimation Of the
nature Of the message transmitted was
given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Telegraphic News.
Peace Hangs in the Balance.
Russia Must Now Decide.
Japan Has Offered Compromise.
Fairbanks Speaks at Ogdensburg.
The Fever Situation.
Col. Palmer and the First District.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Will Observe Labor Day.
. Council Bluffs Dignified Council.
Decay of Lumber Industry.
Supervisors Escape Jail.
Big Picnic at Alden.
A Sensation at Rockwell.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
Dual Tariffs in Business. =
Tim Sullivan as a Type.
Big and Little Thieves.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Looker-On in Iowa.
PAGE FIVE
Miscellaneous News.
Conger Has Resigned.
Miscellaneous News.
The Yellow Holly.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
Local News.
Big Year for Feeders.
Enormous Purchases Of Sheep.
Grays Halve Closing Honors.
Big Crowds Here Today.
Mrs. H. L. Rogers Dead.
Van Zandts Marry.
Elks' Picnic Tomorrow.
PAGE EIGHT.
General Market News.
Wheat Ruled Fairly Steady.
Board of Trade Quotations.
The Live Stock Market.
Indians Complain Of Timber Laws.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
WILL TAKE NO RISK
President Will Witness Trials Of the
Submarine Boat Plunger, But Does
Not Intend to Go Aboard.

oyster Bay, Aug. 23.-The trials Of
the submarine torpedo boat Plunger,
in the presence of President Roosevelt
will probably take place Friday or
Saturday. While he is interested in
the performances of the vessel, the
president has no intention of being
aboard of her during the trials, or go
down with her when she makes the
dive
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
seriou. Fire in Portland.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 23.-Fire that
started in a restaurant in East Stark
street early yesterday destroyed four
blocks Of buildings in the business
center Of East Portland. The loss -
approximately $150,0O0. With but two
exceptions &Re twenty buildings de-.
stroyed were shacks. The exceptions
were tbs old Cudley block, the ,Caderly
block and the East Portland I. O. O. =.
hotel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
SEEK TO lMPEAcH JOHNSON.
penub.;oans in Cleveland Council Con.
template Action Against Mayor.

kepu0.CAn8 III Nl0volOu0 SVuuSp SVsiIf
template Action Against Mayor.
Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 23.-As cul-
mination Of a bitter fight between the
city council ansz Mayor johnson the
republicans in that body may try to
impeach the chief executive. Council
man Wilke said last night he would
ask the council to look into the matter
and Investigate the mayors record.
Property owners in their suit to
prevent the construction of the propos-
ed Belt Line railroad averred that cor
ruption in the city council was re-
sponsihle for the passage of the or
dinance granting the promoters fran
chises on the streets. AS the mayor
signed the ordinance the republican
counciimen who control the body are
contemplating action against the may
or, basing their grounds on the allega-
tions os the plaintiffs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-23
FOUR KILLED BY EXPLOSION
Engine on Drsdge Boat in Missouri
Blows Up With Fatal Results.

Bosworth, Mo-, Aug. 23-Four men
were killed by the explosion Of an en-
gine on dredge boat near Norbornc
Mo, yesterday. The dead are: James
Lynch, of Bosworth; Isaac Wade, Of
Norborne, and two unknown laborers
The bodies were mutilated beyond REG
fognition.