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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
REFORM MAYOR sWlNpLEp.

Man Who Put did" On South Haven
Victim Of Confidence Man.
South Haven, Mich, Aug. 16.-May-
or Frank Hurlbut, who put the lid on
this city several Sundays ago, was
yesterday bunkoed out of 50 by Chi
cago confidence man, who bought SO
cents worth Of feed at the mayors
store and received the change from a
worthless check which he gave in pay
ment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
REPULsE RUSSIAN ATTACKS.
Japs Report skirmishes in Direction
Of Chanatu. n 8

Toxic, Aug. 16.-An official report
says: early in August IA in the di-s
rection Of Changtu, Russian force,
consisting Of battalion Of infantry,
two sections of cavalry. eight field guns
and six machine guns, attacked our po-
sition at Ehrshiplipa, eight miles north
OF Changtu, but was Immediately re-
pulsed. OuH casualties amounted TO.
one. the Russians lost thirty Ave Sim
ultaneously three companies Of In
-fantry and two squadrons Of cavalry
attacked us eight miles northwest OF
Changtu. This attack was repulsed.
and the Russians retreated northward,
leaving ten dead. The Russians also.
made a small attack on Wei Huaan8
Paolen. which was repulsed."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
TOWER DEDICATED.

Anniversary Of Battle of Bennington
Celebrated at Burlington, Vermont
Fairbanks Speaks.
Burlington, VT, Aug. 16-Vermont's
state holiday, the anniversary OF .the
Battle of Bennington, was signalized
today, by the dedication of the mem-
oral tower to the revolutionary patriot,
Ethan Allan, In this city, with Vice
President Fairbanks as the principal
speaker President Roosevelt was rep
resented by Secretary Of Interior
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
NEGRO Business League.

New York, Aug. 1.-two hundred
colored business men opened the sixth
annual session Of the National Negro
Business League today. The object, Of
the league is to bring together negroes
who are engaged in business for them
selves, for mutual help and support.
letter from President Roosevelt to
Secretary Scott was read y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
SESSION OF CONGRESS- BEGINS
Many Prominent Mon Deliver Ad-
dresses at Portland.

UV6SS0S Us " s'e3''
Portland, Aug. 16.-The Trans-Mis-
sisslppi congress began it's four days
session here today. The attendance is
large. The sessions today were devot-
ed to welcoming addresses by Cover
nor Chamberlain Oregon, Mead, OF
Washington. Senators Fulton, OF ore
gon. and Piles, of Washington and
representatives of Portland's munich
pality and local commercial organiza-
tions. Responses were made by Gov
ernors Pardee, of California, Mickey OF
Nebraska. and Ex-Governor Francis,
OF Missouri.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
ASSURES EUROPEAN PEACE.

Premier Rouvier 90 lnterprets Angle.
French Marks Of Friendship.
Paris Aug. 16.-Premier Rouvier, II
a telegram to Lord Lansdowne. the
British foreign secretary, conveying
the thanks Of the French government
for the cordial reception afforded the
northern squadron, expresses the opi1-
ion that the demonstrations Of friend-
ship displayed during the visit forms
a fresh assurance Of the maintenance
OF European peace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
eRlsrow ENDS HIS WORK.

Closes Duties as Special Panama Rail-
way Commissioners.
Washington, Aug( 16.-General JOS
eph L. Bristow completed his work as
special Panama railway commissioners
yesterday and left Washington for
Kansas to engage in newspaper work.
He owns two newspapers in that state.
one published at Ottawa and the other
at Salina
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
CONDEMNS SLAYER TO DEATH.
Court. Martial Says Prokopo, VIII
Killed Kremarenko, Must Hang.

Killed Kremarenko, Must Hang.
vigborg, Finland, Aug. 16. - The
court martial which has been trying
Prokopo, the man who shot and killed
Colonel Kremarenko, chief Of police Of
viborg, July 21, today sentenced him
to be hanged.
Prokopo refused to plead unless
tried by a Finnish court, and the wit
nesses summoned by the prosecution
said they would testify only before
Finnish judge. A crowd of 5000 per-
sons made demonstration outside the
governors house here yesterday as a
protest against the trial Of Prokopo
by court martial
A regiment of dragons has arrived
to re-enforce the garrison, as the mob
threatens reprisals.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
TO DISCUSS EARTHQUAKES.
Ambassador Tower Represents United
States at Berlin Conference.

Berlin. Aug. 16-The international
earthduake conference met yesterday
DR.. Theodore Lewald, who was the
German commissioner general to the
st. Louis exposition, was elected chair
man. Ambassador Tower received in
structions by cable to represent the
United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
WHITES INSTRUCTION FINAL
Japan's Insistsnce on Indemnity =
End Conference.

Paris, Aug. 1s.-M. witte has re-
ceived final Instructions relative to the
extreme limit Of the Russian conces-
sions. according to information re-
ceived by the Temps from its st.
Petersburg correspondent. who says he
learns in governmental circles that
should Japan insist on the payment Of
an indemnity the negotiations will be
broken off. The decisive result, the
correspondent says, is expected this
week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16

The bark Coryphene has been wreck
ed in northern waters by striking
reef off Cape Prince of Wales. but the
passengers and crew escaped in small!
boats. according to advices received
at Seattle, Wash. S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
ROCKEFELLER TO TALK TRUST.
Missouri Official to Interview Oil King
in Investigation.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. 16.-Attor-
ney General H s. Hadley, who will
leave for the east today to begin pri-
vate investigation into methods of the
Standard OIL Company, said his in
ouiry would include an Interview with
John D. Rockefeller. Mr.. Hadley will
use the information he derives from
Mr. Rockefeller and other officials OF
the Standard who, he says. have de-
-cided to talk OF some Of the affairs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
Democrats Name Republican.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 16.-Judge
John Stewart, Of Chambersburg, was
nominated for associate justice Of the
supreme court today by the recalled
democratic states convention He is
the republican nominee for this office
and this is the first time the demo-
cratic party in Pennsylvania has nom-
mated republican candidate for state
office
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
Sues for $4,000.

SpeCIdI j II1IeS-1SSpuUIICdII.
Nevada, Aug. 16.-William L. Rhodes,
of Des Moines, former brakeman on
the Des Moines, Iowa Falls & Northern
railway has brought suit against that
company for damages amounting to-
$4,000, for the loss of an arm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
LIVES MENAcED BY. CURIOSITY.

Seven Persons Looked Into Gas Well
and Are Hurt in Explosion.
Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 16.-Curios-
ity almost cost the lives Of seven per-
son at Pennville yesterday morning.
when gas in an abandoned we'll ex-
ploded. The seven residents wanted
to see what the inside of the gas well
looked like. One lifted the lid and, as
all leaned over to peer down, struck a
match. Instantly there was an ex-
plosisn and all seven were badly burn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16

Portsmouth, Aug. 16.-Tte Japanese
envoys. after a trip from New Castle
in an uncovered motor car. tho cold
rain prevailed. arrived at the navy
yard at $40 today. The Russian com-
missioners reached here few min
utes afterward. It Is understood the
subject to be considered today was
number seven of the peoce conditions,
which is one relating to cession Of the
Chinese Eastern Railroad to China.
The article before the plenipoten-
tiaries today-number Towering q the
question Of cession to China Of the
Chinese Eastern Railroad. which runs
south from Harbin to Port Arthur and
Dalny with a spur to New Chwang.
where It connects with the Shanhai-1
kwan- -Tientsian road was conditions
ally accepted by the Russian reply.
but the agreement to 1t was bound up
with a consideration involving the fate
OF the whole negotiations and 1t 10 GER
tain to lead to long and earnest discus
sion. Russia will not admit the Jap-
anese contention that the ro- d Is whol-,
ly government institution, as all the
shares of the corporation are owned
by Russo Chinese bank. The govern
ment's interest in the road. however,
will probably not be denied, but It
will be urge 4 that SO far as 1t is pri-
vate property 1t Is not confiscable.
The following statement was made
by M. Kirostevetz at the close OF this
mornings session: "In the morning
sitting conference has taken up the
discussion OF article seven. The dis
cussion not having been finished, the
conference has taken recess until 3 !
%. m" IS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
NEW RAILROAD FOR MEXICO.
Government Will Aid Southern Pacific
to Build S3oOOOOOo Line.

City of Mexico, Aug 16.-The gov
ernment has contracted with j. A.
Naule, in behalf of the Southern Pa
cifc railroad, for the construction of
s30,OOO,Oo0 railroad from Guaymas to
Guadalajara The line will traverse
rich territory and will be approximate
ly 1880 kilometers long. The govern
ment giyes subsidy Of 12,500 pesos
per kilometer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
A Pair Of Kings.

Ischl, Austria, Aug. 16.-Emperor
Francis Joseph, spent an hour with
King Edward today, after which the
king started for ,Marienbad
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
BRITISH SQUADRON SAILS.
Formidable Array Of BattIeships En-
Route for Baltic Sea.

London, Aug 1e.-The British chan
mel squadron, consisting of eleven bat
tleships, eight cruisers and a flotilla of
torpedo boats under the command of
Sir Arthur Wilson, sailed from Spit
head yesterday morning, bound for the
Baltic sea. During the cruise the
squadron will visit Youiden, Graa
Deep, Swinemunde and Neufahrwas-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
CHARGES AGAINST TAeeART.
War Department May Push Case a,
End Of Divorce Trial.

Washington, Aug. 16.-It is now stat
ed at the war department that charges
were filed there last April against
Major Taggart, who is suing his wife
for divorce in Ohio, but no action has
been taken upon the charges nor will
anything be done until the termination
of the present suit. The charges re-
late to matters out Of which the divorce
suit has grown. Taggart also filed
charges against Colonel Miner some
time ago, but they were considered
trivial and were dismissed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
Parie Hopeful of Psacs.

Paris, Aug. 16.-Well informed cir-l
cles here display optimism relative to-
the outcome OF the peace conference
and general satisfaction is being ex;-s
pressed with the progress already
made :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
BULLETIN.

Toxic. Aug. 16.-Nichi Nichi tomor-
row will say: Continuance Of the
conference is indicative OF q hopeful
prospect for the conclusion Of peaces's
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
nULLETjN..

Portsmouth, Aug. 16.--It is known
the Japanese plenipotentiaries today
sent to Washington for parchment pa-
per such as Is used IN engrossment cf
treaties. This Is regarded as sfgnih-
cant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
ARMS BROKEN; WALKS A MILE.
Child Of Fifteen Refuses Aid and Goes
Alone to Hospitals

! Philadelphia, Aug. 16.-Margaret
Doyle, Is years old, walked mile to
a hospital yesterday with both arms
broken. She was injured by blow
from heavy plunger in the factory in
which she is employed. Thinking her
arms were only sprained, the girl re-
fused all offers Of assistance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
TRAINS COLLIDE AT DEPOT.
Fourteen Persons Hurt and Station
House Destroyed at RushviIIe, Ind.

House Destroyed at RushviIIe, Ind.
Rushville, Ind, Aug. 16.--A collision
between passenger train on the Gin
cinnati, Hamilton and Dayton. and a
freight train on the Pennsylvania de-
stroyed two engines and the Rushville
depot and caused minor injuries to
fourteen persons, all OF whom were
able to continue the journey. Among
the injured was HI. ]. Killilea, of Mil
waukee, well-known In base ball cir
cleS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
THEY CAN'T STOP IT.
Chinese Government Alarmed by the
Boycott Of American Goods.

Shanghai, Aug. 1.-THE Chinese for
efen board has ordered the viceroy Of
Nanking to make every effort to sup-z
press the boycott which has now been
extended to English goods. imported.
II is supposed, by an American frm.s
The Chinese merchants have asked the
general chamber of commerce TO as
sist them to suppress the movement.
fearing serious financial trouble w1M
result. ......- --f
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16

OF the trust, at the resumption Of the
custer proceedings against the corpor-
alton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
GREAT CONVENTION
BEGINS in CHICAGO
National Reciprocity Meeting Opens With
Large Attendance OF Notable
Public MeE

The Movement For Better Trade Relations With Foreign Coun
tries Receiving Tremendous Impetus From the Gathering
Governor S. B. Packard Permanent Chairman Of the Con-
yention Makes Notable AddresOngres Asked to Act In
q the Interests of the People
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
nuRLlNcroN BRAKEMAN KILLED

NeIson. Of Ottumwa Caught Between
Cars at Maxon.
Special to Times Republican.
Ottunlwa, Aug. 16.-Ed. Nelson,
Burlington brakeman, was caught be-
tween two cars at Maxon, west Of here,
Monday, and instantly killed. The
mangled body was brought to Ottum-
wa. Nelson lived in Ottumwa and is
survived by wife and two children.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16

New Orleans Aug. 16.-The fact that
the physicians are now assisting the
Marine hospital service in turning UP
all existing cases of yellow fever Is
evidenced In the examination of the
report of the past twenty-four hours.
or sixty-two cases. thirty were re-
ported by doctors as having come with
In their practice. OF the other thirtv-
two, Inspector Perkins produced nine
teen cases Of yellow fever and cases
presenting symptoms thereof. two were
returned by ward organizations. two
by the city board Of health. five by the
Emergency hospital and four by a
charity hospital Any friction that has
heretofore existed has passed away
and perfect harmony exists in the
work. The total number of cases
treated in the Emergency hospital to
date Isl 126, of which number thirty
six have died. Three cases Of fever
have been taken from the steamer
Sapphire from Colon at quarantine.
The quarantine improves in some di-
rections and grows worse at others.
At Monroe a conflict arose between
a citizens meeting and the authors
ties. The citizens in sudden spasm
of alarm, desired to restore the shotgun
quarantine. Mayor Forsythe objected
and ordered the military to hold them
selves in readiness. Appeal was made
to the governor, who said the orders
of the state board of health must be
followed or soldiers would be mobiliz-
ed The citizens yielded.
Shreveport is again to open commun-
ication with New Orleans, allowing
freight to come in that had been fum-
igated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Stage Coach Held Up and Passengers
RohhAd

Fresno, Cal, Aug. 1s.-Meagre de-
tails Of &. daring robbery by highway
men Of a Yosemite valley stage run
ming between Ratmond and Wawaona
have reached here. The stages were
held UP one at time about three and
q half miles below Ahwahnee. The pas
sengers were relieved of their money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
RAILWAY C[$S|ON
CONSIDERED To-Day
Peace Enjoys Take Up Knotty
Problem Which Promises to
Cause Much Discussion
cEDE Chinese LINE TO CHINA

Railway Line Built BY Russia From
Harbin to Port Arthur and DaIny .
Revert to the Chinese oovsrnmsst
II Japan's Terms Are Agreed % =
First Presented.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
NAME MADRID FOR MEETING.
Moroccan Conference to Be Held at
the Spanish Capital.

Madrid, Aug. 16.-In the course of a
conversation Premier Rios stated that
the Moroccan conference would meet
at Madrid
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
New Orleans Steadily Gaining
on the Epidemic Since Eric
ton Was Adjusted
slxTy-Two NEW CASES TODAY
Of This Number Large Per Cont May
Prove Not to be yellow Jack--Har
mony Exists in All Departments and
the Work Of Stamping Out the Dis
ease is Thorough.

New orleans. Aug. 16.-New cases
of yellow fever, 10; total cases to date,
1893; deaths. 8; total deaths. 175.
The increase In new cases today is
Offset by the decrease in the death list
as compared with the same hours yes
terday. 1t shows the effectiveness of
the treatment of cases and conveys an
air of encouragement. No new cases
We're reported during the morning
hours from any point in the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16
REPUBLIC IN NORWAY
plan 20 Place prince Charles on Nor
weoian Throne Ha. Failed and It Is
Probable That Republic Will be
Formed.

Berlin, Aug. 1e.-The plan supported
by Great Britain for Prince Charles OF
Denmark to ascend the Norwegian
throne has failed, according to infor-
nation received here from Copenha-
gen. The expectation is Norway will
establish republic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-08-16

(Continued on Eighth page.)
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-08-31
NEW WIRELESS INSTRUMENT
The InveRtion OF a Soldier MAY
RewOlutiOnise TransmissiOa
OF Messages.

San Francisco, Aug. IA new WIRE
less instrument Weighing but one pound
and q half and found by exhaustive
tests to give better results than the
more cumbersome machines now In
use, has been invented at the Benecia
Barracks by Hugh Annis, a young SOL
der Of the Signal Corpa The machine
has transmitted and received messages
from Mare Island and tho Yerba Buena
station time after time The appara
tus is now being used at the barracks
and has met with high commentator
from the officials Of the signal corps.
A fly walking on the outside of the
box can be distinctly heard through the
receiver at distance Of several feet,
while II placed on the ground the ma
chine will record the footsteps Of Q
man walking 100 or more feet away.
The materials used in the construction
Of the instrument are simple.
Annis Is a graduate OF q poltechnic
school at Terra Haute, Ind. in electric
engineering.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-08-31

Text 81 the Desumsns Bent to ths
Russian and Japsnese Plen-
lpOtsntiaFies.

Mystic, Conn, Aug. 26.-The text
Of the document sent Wednesday By
the Universal Peace Union, in session
here, to the Russian and Japanese
plenipotentiaries was made public
Thursday. 1t follows:
1--WE are convinced, as regards Rus.
STA and Japan, that the sending OF
eminent and conscientious ENJOYS
thousands Of miles from monarchical
surroundings to our republic at great
expense to formulate some plan to
close the appalling war in the Far
East must not fail, inasmuch as moth
ing Is to be gained by continuance
of the war and as both belligerents
desire peace.
"If indemnity be In the way, call It
recompenAe for caring for 100000
prisoners and adjust the amount
Peace will soon reimburse: war never
will.
"If Sakhalin be In the way, give 1t
as a peace offering to the inhabitants
thereof and ask representation there
in and the trade there will be worth
more than any conflict
IF limitation of naval power be IL
the way, refer to the cars rescripf
and his recommendations and then
mutually agree upon limitations
III interned vessels be In the way
agree to release them If they Will be
turned into merchantmen, and 80 pa
rolled that they never will be used for
war purposes.
"If this will not accomplish the de-
sired result, submit the points at va
rance to The Hague tribunal. the
creation itself of Russia. and the re-
suit will be her victory of peace with
honor and dignity"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-08-31
muat ouit Piece WorIs.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 25.-According
to j. D. BuckaIew, fourth vice presi-
dent of the international order of ma
chinists, on September the Santa Fe
blacksmiths must quit the Santa Fe
shops or the Federation Of Labor. The
men are working on piece work. which
Ia strictly prohibited by p the labor
federation. Buclalew says the men
are urittlng now and getting positions
elsewhere in order TO avoid the ez-
Dected clash.
wish ImpePial Family Preserved
81. Petersburg, Aug. 24-Thanks-
giving services were held 10 the mu-
nicipal hall Wednesday in commemo-
ration Of the PRONUNCIATION OF a ma
tional assembly, Several onicials
were present. The services conclud.
ed with a prayer for the preservation
Of the imperial family, which was
chanted by the oficiating priests
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-08-31

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colorado Cloudburst.

Denver, Col, Aug. 25.-It is report
ed that a cloudburst at Tabasco, a
coal mining camp near Trinidad, COL,
flooded the town and drowned nine
persons. Considerable damage to
property was caused also. All COM
munication with Trinidad was cut Oh
almost Immediately after the bare re-
port was sent out Of there and had
not been resumed at II o'clock Thurs
day night. Trinidad is, in the ex'
IRENE southern portion Of the state
about 200 miles from Denver.