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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
BAILEY GETS PosToFF,cE.
connor Reappoints Him and Rival
Editor Gets Left.

Mason City, Sept. 4.--The recon-
mendation by Congressman ]. P. Con-
nor Of e. N. Bailey to succeed himself
as postmaster at Britt was made III
Washington Friday. The incumbent
is editor of the Britt Tribune and an
uncompromising standpatter. His op-
ponent for the appointment has been
W. A. Simkins, editor of the Brit.
News. Both have been confident of
Congressman Connor's favor, and it has
been stated that the Tenth Iowa dis
trict representative had been 10th to
choose between them.
However, as Hon. Thomas A. Way OF
Mason City was formerly associated
with Mr. Simkins in the publication
of the News and is a personal as wei,
as political friend of the latter, rs
we'll as close friend of Gov. Cum
minis, it is hinted that Secretary Shaw
took hand in influencing the con-
gresham to favor the standpat editor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
CHOLERA GAINING
New Cases Vet There is Not Great
Anxiety-Restaurants Ordered Closed
and Quarantine Made streter.

Berlin, Sept. At is officially bulle-
tined here today that sixty-six cholera
cases and twenty-three deaths have
occurred in Prussia. OF this number
ten new cases and three deaths were
reported up to noon today.
While anxiety is not yet the word
to describe the feeling In the imperial
health office yet great concern over
cholera situation does begin to exist.
Most of the new cases do not break
out among quarantined persons, put
are suddenly heard of in detached
farm houses or villages not contiguous
to the vistula, hence the inference IS
that infected areas are widening SLOW
tly and measures to hold the disease
strictly within the exchange bounda-
ries have not been fully successful.
These measures, however, are being
sharply increased Orders were issued
today to close all refreshment houses
along the vistula except those located
in towns. These small restaurants and
bars are freauented by river men who
are most likely to be infected.
Marinwerder, West Prussia, Sept.
Alive new cases of cholera have
been reported: Two at Thorn, one
each at Grabowka, Mocker and Treutl.
Culm, Prussia, Sept. 4.-of the nine
cholera cases here three deaths have
occurred.
Bromberg, Prussia, Sept. 4.-The To-
cal government has been notified of
the following cases of cholera: One
each in Nakel, Stoeweb, Czarnifau,
Broefendorf and Walkewitz; two in
Ebri Eisfenhoche. Three deaths have
occurred in the Bromberg district
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
mlkADo THANKS ROOSEVELT.
His CabIegram Ends Rumors That
Japanese Ruler Was Dissatisfied.


Japanese Ruler Was Dissatisfied.
oyster Bay. N. Y. Sept 4.--l'resi-
dent Roosevelt received at 12:40 p. m.
Sunday from the emperor of Japan
warm thanks for his "disinterested and
unremitting efforts in the interests OF
peace and humanity" and an express
sion of the Japanese emperor's CRATE
full appreciation of the distinguished
part" the president has taken III the
establishment of peace In the far east.
The cablegram, which was received
from the emperor personally, follows:
Toxic, Sept. 3.--.The President:
have received with qualification your
message of congratulations conveyed
through our plenipotentiaries, and
thank you warmly for it, To your dis
interested and unremitting efforts In
the interests of peace and humanity,
j attach the high value which is their
due, and assure you of my grateful
appreciation Of the distinguished part
you have taken in the establishment
Of peace, based upon principles essen
tiatl to the permanent welfare and
tranquility Of the far east.
MUTSUHITo.
The cablegraln from the Japanese
emperor puts an end to the rumors
that the emperor was dissatisfied with
the terms finally concluded by his
plenipotentiaries with those Of the en-
peror of Russia. He accords Presi-
dent Roosevelt full credit for the part
he took in bringing about peace up
on principles essential to the perma-
|nent welfare and tranquility Of the far
|east.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
ToDAY's GAMES.

Results Of This Mornings Games In
All Be Safe September.20.
National-Pittsburg 3; Chicago, O..
game pos .poned on
account Of rain.
American-Ph Philadelphia, IS; Wash
ington, 0.
American Association-St. Paul, 8;
Minneapolis, 1. Toledo, O.; Columbus.
/.
Cleveland. Q; st. Louis, 1.
pringfield. 5; Blooming
ton. 0.
Rock Island, .; Dubuque, 2.
Western League.
Hellendorff's effective pitching with
perfect support prevented Pueblo from
scoring in the morning game.
R.HE
Denver ..1os $1,000 81 10 o
Pueblo >. 20 0 0 0 o o o o 90 Z 2
Batteries-Vellendor and Brown;
Lindsay and Schriver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04

New York puts the team for a
thirty or sixty day practice on the rifle
range during which time the men draw
good salaries and are content to put
i'm their time at drilling In all kinds OF
contests. This results in a high degree
of proficiency. There is some prospect
and instead of holding a state shoot
with all successful men from the var
ious companies will meet and contest
for the selection of the team to go to
Sea Girt, 1t being proposed to select the
team by the scores the companies make
on their home ranges and then put the
money available In drilling the team
on the government rifle range at Fort
Des Moines.
Guardsmen express no surprise that
guard company should show the
greater proficiency In craftsmanship in
the Sea Girt contest. 1t is claimed first
that the guardsmen are a more intelli-
gent and better educated lot of men
and further it Is claimed, that the
guard Of many states requires more
practice OF the men than the regular
army.
A novel and interesting case has
been appealed to the supreme court
from Mills county. 1t is a damage
suit in which John Beckwith. minor,
claims damages of Harry Bentley,
minor, for an injury due to blow on
the top of his head with brickbat.
The boys were in school together at
Malvern in Mills county and had been
playing ball. Beclswith entered an out
building on the school grounds and
there were two boards off the side OF
the building. Bentley threw brick
bat at the building and it went thru
the hole where the boards were off and
struck Beckwith on the head, fractur-
ing his skull and paralyzing one side.
He was unconscious at iirst and an
operation was performed removing the
fractured part Of the skull. He sued
for 81. 1000 damages and the jury found
for the defendant. The defense was
that the injury was an accident and
that no damages could be collected. IN
cidentally the defense sou ght to show
nv the testimony of the school teacher
that Reckwith had been dull and In
different scholar before the accident
and that afterward he had studied dill
gently and became very apt and stud
ious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
FIFTY PERSONS KILLED.
corpses Lying About Streets Of Baku,
and Many Incendiary Fires.

ST. Petersburg, Sept 4.-Desp;ltches
received by the ministry of the interior
estimate that fifty PERSONS We're killed
during the fighting at Baku, Cat casla,
on September 2, with relatively large
number wounded, the majority OF
whom are Tartars. No officiaa ac-
counts. of Sundays casualties, rpor of
the events today had been received up
ito this evening, but private des-
patches report corI,ses to be lying a.
bout the streets, ard incendiary fires
have already destroyed Isl buildings
and are still In progress.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
cUMMlNs PLANS VACATION.

Governor Has Not Vet Determined
Where 1t VIII Be Spent.
Des Moines. Sept 4.-Governor
Cummins is planning to take three
weeks vacation in September He has
engagements to speak at West Union
September z. and Decorah the sth. The
following week he will start on his va
cation, but has not determined yet
whether to spend it in the mountains,
at the lakes or on the seashore
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
MARK TWAIN" I'LL

Humorist and Novelist Just Recovering
From Severe Attack of Gout.
Winsted Conn, Sept. 4.-Samuel
Clemons, known thruout the world as
Mark Twain, humorist and novelist is
recovering from severe attack Of the
gout at Edgewood. cottage in Nor
folk, rented by Miss Clara Clemens, his
daughter.
He was attacked alweek ago ana
has been very i'll. He is still confined
to his bed, but his speedy recovery is
anticipated. DIR. Edward Quintard, of
New York, summer resident of Nor
folk, is attending Mr.. Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
1000 HOUSES BURN; MANY DIE.
Flames Sweep Adrianopfe, Destroying
Buildings in Armenian and
Jewish Quarters.

Constantfnople, Sept. 4.-Fire at Ad-
rianople caused enormous damage.
Seven. thousand houses were destroyed
in the Greek, Armenian, Bulgarian, and
Jewish quarters. There were many
victims. With the exception Of the
Catholic church, the mosques. the.
schools, a convent, and the telegraph
offices, few buildings were insured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
Wealthy Farmer Suicides.

Special to Times-Republican.
Ottumwa, Sept. As. G. Steele, Of
Bloomfield, an aged and wealthy farm
er, suicided Saturday from desponden-
cy over his illness. The remains were
found hanging from a tree on a sons
farm Sunday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
Brutal Murder Discovered.

New York, Sept 4.-Child murder of
unusual cruelty came to light when the
body Of three year old girl was found
early today in dark stairway in a
west side tenement house. Both legs
had been broken at the knees. There
were nine knife stabs wounds in the
face and numerous other bruises.
Eighteen families live in the tenement
but none remembered having seen the
girl before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
INSULT TO TAFT.
An Apology Has Been Demanded Of
China For In nsuitinq Posters.

Hongkong, Sept. 4.-Consul General
Lay has demanded an apology from
the viceroy for the insulting posters
displayed at Canton which resu ted in
the decision of Secretary Taft to
abandon his visit to that city. The
viceroy has giver ample assurances
that the leaders Will be arrested and
given severe punishment.
Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt
were entertained Sunday at luncheon
by Sir Matthew Nathan, governor of
Hongkong.
General Corbin and staff will return
the calls of the military and naval
commanders.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
BREAKS LONG FAST
Charlie. Armstrong, Of o.esola, Who
Is Voluntarily Dying by Starvation,
Takes Food When Threatened by
citizens-Their Action, It Is Be-
lieved Came Too Late.

Il e5tloVo0 SSsssS fFstTS
I osceola, Sept 4.--charles Arm
strong. the wealthy old man who has
tasted for thirty-tnree days, consented
f,.o take food Sunday, upon being
threatened with removal to the insane
asylum by delegation Of citizens, but
the nourishment, administered by
physician, made Armstrong violently
liz.
His stomach thus far failed to re-
tain any stimulants, and 1t is believed
the action Of the neighbours came too
late.
Armstrong, who set out on August l
to starve himself had dec Jared that
he would die Sunday, had disposed Of
his property. and selected his lot in the
cemetery. When a citizens committee
called at his home, however, and in
formed him that unless he consented
t,5 take nourishment he would be re-
moved at once to an asylu n. he was
frightened into submission.
1t is believed that Armstrong allow
ed the nourishment to be ad dministered
in order to rid himself of the presence
of the committee, and that he will
carry out his determination to die by
starvation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
ARMENIANs RESIST TROOPS.

Former Are Baku Street Railway EN-.
pIoyes, Who Have Lost Positions.
ST. Petersburg. Sept. A private
despatch from Baku, Caucasia, report
sanguinary encounters between the
troops and Armenian employees of the
street railway, whose positions nava
been taken by the soldiers. Eight
Iussalmans, three Armenians and one
Russian were killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
FOUR DROWNED
Gasoline Launch ExpIodes and Forty
Guests Jump Overheard in the Night
at Detroit Summer Resort.


Detroit, Mich. Sept Alive people
are believed to have been drowned
during panic last night on the gaso-
line launch Ben Hur at st. Clair
Flats.
The Ben Hur was taking party Of
forty people home to the hotels near
San Souci from dance when gaso-
line began leaking from the engine
and exploded. Most of the forty pas
sengers jumped overheard. Screams
of the frightened people attracted
other launches and those who could be
found were rescued.
The dead are:
August Mogg. of Cleveland.
III. ]. Weisanger. of Detroit
Miss Becker, OF Detroit.
Miss Newman, of Detroit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
Miller Die. From His Wounds.

Miller DIES from TtS W0Vnovs
Chicago, Sept. 4.-George c. Miller,
a former board OF trade operator who
last night wounded his divorced wife
and her husband, Louis B. Hill, died
today OF bullet wound which he in-5
fiioted on himself when the police came
to arrest him. The police fear their
theory that Miller was the man who
shot Mrs. Mize a fortnight ago. mis-
taking her for his former wife, cannot
now be proved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04

northern portions Of the state. The
coolest weather reported in the state
was ar E,stherville where the mercury
dropped to 4S. The crop bureau re-
ports that the corn crop will be safe
by September 20. s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04

pulsed a series of lively attacks by six
battalions of japanese With twelve
gums The Japanese simultaneously
commenced offensive engagement
against the Russian troops In the
r,eighborhood OF Kiankeregoui, in
Petchongonien Pass.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
FOR STEALING CHICKENS.
Two Boys Arrested at Newton On
Serious Charge.

Speclal to Tlmes- -Repubiicafl
Newton, Sept. 4.-Constable Agna
arrested Floyd and George Oswald,
aged 12 and IA, sons of Fred Irwin Os-
wald, Saturday night of the charge OF
larceny. They were brought to New
ton this morning and taken 60 Justice
Tuck, who referred them to Judge
Clements. Their hearing will be next
Saturday evening at 6 o'clock. Il is
alleged the defendants stole chickens
fro mtheir neighbors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
DROPS DEAD AT TENNIS.

Prominent Young Man at Sioux City
Meets Very Sudden Death.
Special to Times-Republican
Sioux City, Sept 4.-Robert c. Tack
aberry, wealthy young man. fell dead
while playing tennis yesterday after
noon. He wrenched himself by a
phenomenally high reach for ball. He
was the son of William Tackaberry, oe
the William Tackaberry & Co. whole
sale grocers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
MANY VESSELS IN DANGER.
Storm on Lake Superior Was Terrific
Fifty Craft Endanaered.

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, Sept. A.
AS the result of terrific storm which
has prevailed over Lake Superior for
the past thirty-six hours only two
steamers have arrived here in that
time. There is great anxiety among
yesselmen for the safety Of fifty or
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
GOMEZ UNDER FIRE AGAIN.
Finds Warlike Re 2tion for His PoIit-
ical Abitions.

ical Abitions.
Havana, Cuba, Sept. 4.-During a
street demonstration by liberals at
Guanabacoa last evening. at which
Governor Gomez the fusionist candi-
date for the presidency and other polit-
ical leaders We're twice engaged IN
fights with moderates, there was much
stone throwing and several shots We're
fired. Occupants of the carriage were
seriously wounded by bullets Six
other persons were injured by mis-
sileS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
CREW is RESCUED.
Tug Finds the sevona's Captain and
Crew Alive on Vessel.

Duluth, Mimi. Sept. "A telegram
received here, reports that a tug found
Captain Mcdonald, of the Sevona, on
his vessel, with the remainder of the
crew, alive. and that they were res
cued
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
siiqht Frost in Nebraska.

Omaha, Neb.. Sept A. Several
points In western Nebraska report a
light frost last night 1t is believed
the extent OF damage is not great, and
no serious results are anticipated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
cLoUpeURsT pEsTRucTIvG
Two Villages in York State Nsarlx
Winad Out by Flood.

WJpe0 OUtsUy vsuV0s 3 81
Utica, N. Y, Sept. 4.-The villages
of New Berlin and Edmeston were:
nearly destroyed by clcudburst last
evening. The extent Of damage cam
not be detailed as communication was
cut Off early today It Is reported that
one woman was drowned. Several.
other small towns have suffered se-
verely but news cannot be secured
froy,, them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
Former Minister to VenezueI
Resigns Assistant Secretary
ship of State
RESULT BOWEN LOOMS SCANDAL
Publication Of Correspondence Whist
Lead Up to the Appointment
Loomis to Central Americas
Indirect Cause Of His stspp
Was Boosted BY Shady Nss
Corporation.

Oyster Bay, Sept. 4.-Robert Bac6
Of New York, formerly OF the bani1iy
house Of J. r. Morgan & Co. haa
appointed assistant secretary
to succeed Francis b. Loomis
The appointment Of Bacon ve
upon almost Immediately q
tary Root accepted the 81
He will assume his dutis
middle Of October. Until
ago Bacon was connected
Morgan banking corporate
The resignation OF Looll
closing chapter Of the Bowe
Orinoco Improvement Compa
dal, which brought both Of TIL
pals home from Venezuela, and
has been aired thru the press.
direct cause OF Loomis' retirement fr0{
an official career was due to the publ&
cation Of the correspondence leading ~
to his appointment as minister to Ven
ezuela resulting from corporation
fight in New York. The letters printed
do not show that Loofnis sought ths
pace by improper moeive, but It did,
show that the men back Of the OrinOcoa
Improvement Company pushed hiss
candidacy because they believed that
with him as minister they could se-
cure what they wanted by spressiireSl
from the United States government.
Appointed by Mckinley.
Loomis' appointment came to him ~
a wedding gift, and AZ 9 result Of per-
sonal friendship which he had formed
for President Mckinley while detaileA
at Canton by the United Press assocta.
ton. Previous to that time he had
been a Washingtoneo correspondence
and while at Washington fornned tiie
acquaintance Of President McKipisH.
which he improved during the months
he spent at Canton. As wedding
present President Mckinley told
Loomis he would present him with n
ministership in Central America where
he could live within his salary aS the
expenses of entertainment would be
small. The appointment followed soon
after.
Connection Not Tangible.
According to the letters published
Charles Kurtz, who was then chairman
of the Ohio republican state commit
tee, had particular charge Of LOOMS l
embassy. He was promoter and fn-t
terested in many corporations. He wafs
Just the man to be mixed up with suclk.
q concern as the Orinoco improvements
Company, whose only tangible asset
was some sort Of visionary c0nces-si
sion from the South American repub-s
lie.
The correspondence shows that after
Bowen was ousted Loomis was repro-K
manded and his "indiscrettons in office l
we're pointed out. It has been under-E
stood at the state department all along
that LOOMS would be dropped by the
administration at the earliest possible 6
moment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04

more craft which are on the lake. The
steamer r. l.. Ireland arrived with the
forward deck lowered five inches by
water she had shipped. Mate Smith
was washed overheard and drowned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04

Police Commissioner Assassnated.
Gori, Caucasia, Sept 4.-Police Com
missioner Avaloff was shot and killed
today. The assassin escaped
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
FROST DID NOT APPEAR.

But It May Come Tonisht-corn Will
be Safe September 20.
Des Moines, Sept. 4.-The expected
frost did not materialize in Iowa last
night, although there were indications
that frost may come tonight in tbs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
WRECK HURTS FORTY

Many More Victims Were injured in
Wreck Of Santa Fe at Boone, Col,
Than at First Opening Of
National G. A. R. Convention at
Denver.
Pueblo, Col. Sept. At developed
today that forty persons instead OF
eight were injured in the wreck at
Boone, Col, late yesterday, of the first
section of the Santa Fe passenger
train, hound for Denver. with G. A..
r. excursionists on board. Most of the
injuries sustained are Of minor ma
ture. None of those hurt will die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
Fighting Going On.

ST. Petersburg, Sept. 4.--General
Linevitch in dispatch to the emperor
dated September 8, says that the Rus
slams. In northern Korea, Friday re-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
CAUSED HIS DEATH.

Steamer Crashed into Draw Bridge,
Killing the Engineer.
Lacrosse, Wis, Sept. 4.-While OPEN
ing the draw of the Mississippi wagon
bridge here, Engineer w E. Boycott fell
dying at his post. The bridge was only
partly opened, and the steamer c. w.
Cowles and raft crashed into 1t. The
steamer was badly damaged. the rafs
was smashed to pieces and the engineer
will die
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
PAGE ONE.

east. TlSlHR lGHpSIdLuAS AAVSN0ys
PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphIc News.
Japanese On Point Of Rioting.
Cholera Situation Remains Serious.
Eleven Lost in Shipwreck.
Gasoline Launch Explodes.
Labor Day Ball Games.
Smith is No Straw Candidate.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
odd Fellows Orphanage Burned.
Brakeman's Arm Torn on.
Eldora Has Elevator Accident.
Money to Bribe Newspapers.
Sensational Campaign Against Cum
minis.
Wilson Gosslps About Oat Stacking.
Nebraska Republicans Against
Want Lien on Court House.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
Buying the Editorial Page.
Another Term For Roosevelt.
Business at Leading Points.
Topics and Editorial Opinion
Gorgon Graham's Advice.
Important Legal Decisions.
PAGE FIVE
Miscellaneous News.
Rifle Practice at Sea Girs.
PAGES SIX AND SEvENs
|. Local News.
Ends Life by Chloroform.
Mrs. Paul Radloff Suicides.
Boone Wins Morning Cams.
Other League Results Of the Day.
Boys Burns Prove Fatal.
Waiting Room for Pupils.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
General Market News.
Great Labor Day Demonstrations
Cattle and Hog Markets Low.
Money is Moving West.
Financial News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04

Karlstad, Sweden, Sept. 4.-The Nor
wegian commissioners, who are meet
ing here with the Swedish commits
sioners, discussing the question of the
dissolution of the union, have been re-
enforced by the chief state advocate,
Oscar Kjerschow. BY invitation of the
Swedish government the commissioners
of both countries dined together Sat.
urday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-04
RICH FARMER MURDERED.
Wife Finds Kansas Man In Bed Gasp-
ina His Last Breath.

Salina, Kas., Sept. fl. F. CALDWELL,
a wealthy stockman. was murdered In
bed during the night at his home near
Mentor. Mrs. Caldwell, who gave the
alarm early today, said she went up to-
breath, having been stabbed by a man
who had first ransacked the house.
There is no trace of the murderer.