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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
FIGHT FIRE WITH CANNON.
Effort Used to Pierce Sides Of Big Oil
Tank at Downs, w. Va.

E1I
Tank at Downs, w. Va.
Warrington, w. Va, May 12.-At an
early hour yesterday morning, While
Operator Frank Leach was gauging
the oil in the huge 12000-barrel Oil
tank of the Eureka Pipe Line Com
pany at Downs near here, he struck
match and Immediately there was a
terrific explosion. Leach was thrown
with great force a. considerable dis
lance and was seriously but not fatally
injured.
The explosion blew a large hole in
the roof of the tank and almost 1m-
mediately the oil was on fire.. There
was about $4,000 barrels of oil In the
tank. Every effort was made by the
people of Downs to quench the flames,
but without success.
All the houses within a, radius of
several hundred feet have been burned.
It is feared that the tank will ex-
plode, in which event the entire de-
struction of the town is certain. A
special train was sent from Morgan-
town with a cannon on board and 1T
was intended to make breach In the
side of the tank and allow the, Oil to es-
cape. thus preventing the explosion
that is feared Owing to the intense
heat it was impossible to get the gun
within sufficient range to penetrate the
heavy iron of the tank Within short
distance of the fire there are other
tanks with a combined capacity OF
about $4,000 barrels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
Balfour, Mills county; Aaron Burson.

Balfour, Mills county; Aaron Burson.
postmaster.
David w. King has been appointed
janitor Of the public building at ceaar
Rapids vice Mrs. Walker, resigned.
Pensions Granted lowans.
Widows, Mexican War - Mary e.
Davenport original, Cedar Falls. IS.
Invalids, General Law-Wilham IL
Dillon. increase, MarshalltoWn, SIS;
William Fry, increase. Siam, $50; Luz
cius o. Linsley. increase. Keosauqua,
$780, Reuben S. Palmer, increase, Bed
ford, s17: Charles Robertson, increase.
Oakville, s12.
Invalids, Act June 81, 1890 = Peter
White, original, Waverly, IS; William
H. Wilson. additional, Percy, $40; John
Drissfll. increase, Sac City, $40; Sam
uel H. Dunkleberger increases Allen
dorf, s12; Isaac Eddie, increase, Hast
ings, s12: Harrod Hays, increase, Ce-
dar Rapids, $40; Paschal p. Holmes,
increase. Grafton. S12; Philip G. Had
tx. increase, Bedford, s12; Daniel Nc
Carl. increase. Des Moines, $12; Moses
d. Mulford, increase, Cedar Rapids,
$40; Mitchell Niles, increase, Dubuue,
S12; Ezra Penrod, increase. MARSHALL
town. $40; George Il. Smith, increase,
.Calliope, s12; George A. Turbett, in
crease. Des Mones, $40; Daniel 5.
Yocom, increase, Oskaloosa. S12
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
POPE WARNS THE RICH.
EncycIical Letter Shows Evil Of Mod
ern Methods in Business World.

ern Methods in Business World.
Washington, May 9.--Pope Plus last
encyclical letter to all the prelates and
others in the Roman Catholic commu-
MON, which has just reached here,
speaks authoritatively on subjects
which are now harassing the American
secular as we'll as religious world. The
pope makes general review of the
deplorable condition of the world at
the present time, and suggests that the
remedy lies in knowing more clearly
and following more docilely the teach
ings of Christianity.
Part of the encyclical, according to
the church authorities, is timely in
this country when trusts. tainted
money! and kindred subjects are en-
crossing so much attention. The pope
says:
There are today vast numbers, con-
tinually being recruited by fresh ac-
cessions, who are utterly ignorant of
the truths Of religion. or who at most
possess only such knowledge OF God
and of the Christian faith as to lead
the lives of idolaters.
"In consequence Of this ignorance.
they regard it as no crime to cherish
hatred against their neighbor, to en-
ter into the most unjust contracts.
to use the most unjust speculation. to
endeavor to possess themselves of the
property of others by enormous usury
and to commit other iniquities not less
reprehensible.
Furthermore, they seem unaware
that the law of Christ not only forbids
immoral actions, but condemns inn
moral thoughts and immoral desires.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
WYOMING OUTLAW DEFlEs Poss
Barbados Himself in Old Cabin and
Stands of Armed Pursuers.


Stands of Armed Pursuers.
CASPER, Col, May 12.-Posses COM
prising more than 100 men are at
tempting to dislodge Desperate Ralph
Smith from cabin where he took re-
fuge after shooting off the right hand
of Deputy Sheriff Hoback and killing
Guy Henderson, bystander, whom
Smith shot thru the head.
Hoback went to sheep camp near
wolton canyon yesterday morning to
arrest Smith for forgery. Smith was
shearing sheep, but when he saw the
officer approaching Smith grabbed his
gun and began shooting. The first
shot wounded Hobach and the second
killed Henderson. Smith then made
for the mountains, but was so closely
pursued by the shearers that he took
refuge in an abandoned cabin. More
than 900 shots were fired into the
house to dislolge him and when this
failed fire was set. Smith escaped but
again took refuge in the cabin, where
he now defies his pursuers.
Telephone messages were sent to
Casper and the sheriff with surgeon
and 1900 rounds Of ammunition head
ed a posse OF twenty men, but has
been unable to dislodge Smith. Sher-
if Slough of Lander has been notified
and is going to the scene with posse.
Ranchman j. B. Dixie also has raised
a posse and altogether 100 men are
after the outlaw. Smith is from Big
Horn county, where a few years ago
he was accused of numbering his own
pot har
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
ALL TO WEAR HOOPS?
Nine. Hosac Predicts That Every
Woman Will Adopt Idea by Fall.


Woman Will Adopt Idea by Fall.
Chicago, May 10.-"Every woman in
the country will have hoops on before
fall"
That was the prophecy which went
forth last night at the monthly meet
ing of the Chicago Dressmakers' Club,
held at the sstratford Hotel, after the
virtues of the hoopskirt had been
enunciated and demonstrated. Nine.
NJ. j. Hosac, president of the club,
told all about the excellent attributes
OF the hoop, while Miss Anna Schu-
bert, corresponding secretary, showed
Just how easily and conveniently the
skirt can be worn.
There is great demand for the
hoopskirt in Chicago and they can
not be made fast enough. to supply
those who want Them" said Mime. Ho-
sac. And no wonder, Just see how
beautifully they set on the figure and
how easy it is to walk in them" She
pointed to Miss Schubert, who march,
ed back and forth amid shrill femin-
inc notes Of applause. Then the
speaker continues:
Does Away With Skirts.
"Women who have not worn them
say 4 will never put one Of those hor-
rid old things on but when they have
once tried them they are in ecstasy
over them and bring all their friends
in to get hoops too The hoop does
away with the necessity Of wearing
a large number Of skirts to get the,
flare effect so much desired and 1t Is,
found to be both graceful and COM
Portable.
"Women think there is trouble abous
walking in them, but see how easily
Miss Schubert walks. Then women
declare that it is difficult to board a
street car or get into a carriage with
hoops. But watch Miss Schubert"
The corresponding secretary hera
sprang lightly upon chair, as all
imaginary carriage step, and fitted
back again to the floor, with dex-
terity which brought more applause.
"And still other women think that
something dreadful will happen if they
sit down suddenly with the hoop"
continued Nine. Hosac. But look at
Miss Schubert and be convinced there
is nothing to the idea"
Miss Schubert sat down suddenly.
Not for Stout Women.
You see, nothing dreadful happen
ed" declared Nine. Hosac in triumph
"In fact the hoop skirt can be worn
with the most entire convenience all
ways, and 1t is difficult to tell wheth-
err woman has on a hoop or not. 1t
Is not intended to make them e,s-
IRENE, and they will not stick out very
much from the body. At the same
time I would not advise extremely
stout women to wear them, and it is
women of stylish figures who look best
in the hoop.
'In Paris the hoop is being worn
as well as in New York, land there is
no reason why Chicago should not be
quite as UP to date as either of these
cities. In fact the time Is coming
when Chicago will be as great fash
ion center as Paris. The hoop has
come, and it is assured of wide popu-
larity"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Specially Conducted
HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION
In Through Tourist Sleepers
To NEW ORLEANS
AND THE SOUTH
Monday, May 18th, 1905
ONLY 1920
For the Round Trip

The Illinois Central will sell tickets
from Ackley to New Orleans and re-
turn at the above very low rate. linn
tied to twenty-one days for return, and
good for stop overs, in both directions
at nearly all points south Of the Ohio
river Tourist sleepers have been
$40 p. m, Monday, May 18th, 1905,
and make the trip thru to New Or
leans, returning to Chicago at 2:30 p.
m. May oath. The rate per double
berth in these slee.pers will be $1,000,
which covers use Of berth from start
ing point back to Chicago. Applica-
lions for reservations In these Sleep
ers, accompanied, by draft for $1,000,
should be sent to j. f. Merry, Asst.
Genl. Pass. Agent, I. c. r. R., Dubu-
que. Iowa, on or before May 10th-the
earlier the better.
This excursion will be run special
from Centralia, Illinois. to New Or
leans and back to Chicago OF, q sched-
ule arranged so as to give compre-
hensive idea of the advantages ana
possibilities of the country along the
lines of the Illinois Central and Yazo0
& Mississippi Valley Railroads. Going.
stops will be made. at Memphis. Green
vile, Vicksburg, Natchez, Bottom
Rouge. Nearly three days will be
spent at New Orleans, and returning
stops will be made at Hammond,
Roseland, McComb City. Crystal
Sprins, Jackson, Miss, Greenwood.
Ridgeland, Canton, Grenada and Menu
phis.
May is fine time to visit the South.
Crops will be well advanced and will
offer undisputable evidence as to the
fertility Of the soil. The only proper
way to Judge the possibilities Of q
country for a home or investment Is
to visit it, and this exceptionally low
rate, and specially planned schedule
affords an opportunity that ehould be
embraced by every one who is looking
for a new home or a land investment.
AS this will be a. strictly business trip
for Home Seekers and Land Investors.
it will be for men only.
Address the undersigned for g copy
of flyer giving complete schedule,
itinerary and full particulars. ana the
Program of a Farmers Convention 70
be held at New Orleans May 10th.
]. F. MERRY.
Asst. Genl. Pass. Agent. l. c. R r.
Dubuque. lows
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
ORIENTAL COURTESY.
An Incident In Which Miss Anna
Dickinson Figured.

DICKINSON t1xufS0.
Miss Anna Dickinson Travelled every
where independently and saw human
nature in all of it's lairs. Writing to a
woman friend once, she described re-
ception given by wealthy Cinnamon in
a restaurant kept by Chi Lung in San
Francisco, and she was the guest Of
honor She said that she saw a serv-
ant coming toward her with box di-
vitled into many compartments, with
different kinds Of nuts and candies in
the smaller trays. She picked out half
a dozen or more and laid them on the
arm of the chair, which served as q ia
BILE. AS the attendant passed on to
others she saw that each took only one
bonbon, and she was much embar-
raised.
But when the servant approached the
CHEF Chinaman, the one who had orig
mated the reception, he took a large
handful, and those after him did the
same, and then Miss Dickinson felt re-
lieved. She wrote:
AFTER learned that I must have
shocked all of those educated, cultured
Cinnamon as much as you or I should
have been shocked If we had invited q
Chinaman whom we respected to dine
with us and he had taken a whole fried
chicken and torn 1t limb from limb at
our table. In such an event would you
or have had the tact and courtesy to
have taken other chickens and thus
lismembered themW
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12

Even when they are restrained from
abandoning themselves to sensual
pleasures, they without any scruple
feed themselves on evil thoughts.
multiplying sins beyond the hairs of
the head. We deem it necessary to
repeat that such persons are found
not only among the poorer classes, but
In the highest walk of life and even
among those puffed up with knoWl-
edge, who. relying upon vain erud-
ition think they are at liberty to turn
religion into ridicule."
The preaching, of topical sermons
among the Catholic clergy receives
severe arraignment and the writing Of
controversial books and of learned
treatises is not encouraged. OF this
the pope says:
Too often 1T happens that ornate
sermons which win the applause of
crowded congregations serve only to
tickle the ears and fail utterly to
touch the heart. The same may be
said of those priests who devote much
time and labor in writing books to
illustrate the truths of religion. They
are worthy of commentator for their
activity. But how many read these
books or derive from them 1rult tAat
corresponds in any degree to the toll
and wishes Of those who wrote them?
Whereas, the teaching of the cate
chism. when performed as 1t should
be, never fails to be of profit to those
who listen to It,"
The encyclical closes by laying down
rules for the shepherds Of souls, all
of which are made mandatory. Thes
are to preach the catechism (Chrls-
tan doctrine) every Sunday and feast
day turnout the year. This instruc-
ton, which must be on the text of the
catechism, must last at least an hour.
The pope makes an eloquent plea
for moral teaching in the schools. He
ends by bestowing his apostolic bene-
dicton on all who follow his words.
The encyclical is dated from Rome,
April 15,1905.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
GRANTS TOMB NEAR RUIN.
Rain Soaks Thru the Granite and
Coat of Paraffin is Needed.

Coat of Paraffin is Needed.
New York, May IL. = Damage by
weather to Grants tomb is causing
much anxiety among members of the
Grant Monument Association, which
is intrusted with the care of the gran
lite pile. Altho only seven years old
the structure is leaking badly and the
white granite exterior shows signs of
serious erosion. Discoloration is,,as yet
the most visible evidence of the dis
indignation of the stone.
The association intends to treat the
entire outside surface with pafaffin
preparation such as was used on the
obelisk in Central park. A contract is
about to be made with Edward NJ.
Caffall, 245 Broadway, to cover the
dome with waterproof preparation.
If that resists the elements he will be
ordered to treat the whole interior.
The association realizes that the work
should be done at once, but as 1t would
be costly undertaking there Is hesi-
tation in mourning the expenses.
At present the ceiling under the
dome is in danger of falling; it the
water is not kept out. The decorative
plaster work has been discolore II,
spots thru the action of water This
has been going on for the past year.
it having taken six years for the beat
ing rain to find it's way thru the stone
work. Experts say that granite per-
ishes, in many instances, under wealth
er attacks, by loss of cohesive strength
rather than by actual scaling.
BY the method to be used the granite
iS fret haafa5 nv bpl5ipu pharroal
stove against it. Before the stone can
cool again paraffin is applied with Il
brush 1t penetrates to a depth of half
an inch. 1t will turn the stone a slight
grayish color, but 1t is said this tint
will disappear. Mr.. Caffall says it is
not thru the joints that the water
penetrates, but directly thru rhe gran
its itself whenever it rains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all Its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity: Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease. requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building UP the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for airy case that it
fails to cure. Send foi. list of testi-
monials. Address
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Fills for consti-
nc ffoy,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
Methodist Bishops Take Action
In the Case OF Professor
Hinckley Mitchell
DECIDE NOT TO CONFIRM HIM
Election to Professorship in Theologi-
cal School of Preacher Whose Views
Are Not Regarded as Strictly Or
thodox Frowned Upon by Bishops
Board.

Boston, May 12.-At a meeting OF
the board of trustees of the Boston
University to hear the report of the
bishops of the Methodist EpiscopaJ
church in relation to the continuation
of Professor Hinckley G. Mitchell, in
his professorship at the. Boston Uni
versity School of Theology, it was de-
cided not to confirm him at present.
President Edward II. Dunno of the
trustees presided and Ex-Governor john
l.. Bates, vice president of the board,
was present. Bishop Daniel A. Good
sell, resident bishop, delivered the find
ing of the bishops, which was made
at their annual meeting in Louisville
last week.
Bishops Frown on Him.
The agitation comes up at this time
because of rule Of the church that
every professor in a UNCONVENTIONAL
theological school must be confirmed
by majority vote of the board OF
bishops. Professor Mitchell was re-
appointed at the annual meeting of the
trustees last January and with others
came up to be passed by the bishops.
A vote was taken by the body, but
the finding was kept secret, and Bish-
op Goodsell was appointed to report
the findings in person to the Boston
university trustees.
A committee was appointed of which
x-Governor Yates was chairman, to
communicate the finding Of the board
to Professor Mitchell, after which it
will be made public. 1t was reported
on apparent good authority that confir-
nation was refused.
Mitchell Fearless Writer.
Professor Mitchell has been attacked
for what has been called his heretica'
doctrines and on several previous oc-
casions has had narrow escapes from
condemnation by the board of bish-
ops. He is widely known as a writer
and higher critic and his writings, be-
ing perfectly fearless and emphasiz-
ing his views with Indifference to the
consequences, have caused him to be
known as an extremely radical
thinker
His text books are eliminated IN all
Methodist UNCONVENTIONAL schools ana
it is from these that his critics have
gained most of their material for their
attacks upon his doctrines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
Very Low Excursion Rates to San
Francisco and Los Angeles,

Via the Northwestern line, will be
In effect from all stations May /, 2, 3. 9,
II, IL and 10, with favorable return
limits, on account of general assembly
Of Cumberland Presbyterian church at
Fresno. Two fast trains to California
daily. 1.-THE Overland Limited" (elec-
trio lighted thruout), less than three
days en- route. Another fast train Is
"The California Express" with draw
ing room and tourist sleeping cars.
The best of everything. For rates,
tickets ETC., apply to agents Chicago
& Northwestern railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
Hot Weather Piles.

Persons afflicted with piles should be
careful at this season of the year. Hot
weather and bad drinking water con-
tribute to the conditions which make
piles more painful and dangerous. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve stops the
pain, draws out the soreness and cures.
Get the genuine, bearing the name Of
E. G.. Dewitt, & Co. ALI druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
Terrific Race With Death.

Death was fast approaching writes
Ralph +. Fernandez, of Tampa, Fla.
describing his fearful race with death,
AS a result of liver trouble and heart
disease, which had robbed me of sleep
and Of all interest in life. had tried
many different doctors and several
medicines, but got no benefit, until I
began to use Electric Bitters. So
wonderful was their effect, that in three
days felt like new man, and today
I am cured of all my troubles" Guar
anteed at Mcdonald & Mahood's drug
store; price SO cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
Massacre is oruanized,

st. Petersburg, May 12.-The Mo-
vosti (the Jewish organ) claims 10
have information showing that the
massacre of Jews at Zhitomir was
regularly organized, whAe the Syn
Otetchestva says Jewesses were as
saulted during the attack made upon
the Israelites; at Gostynin. The gov
eminent papers are not permitted to
print details Of the recent attack on
Jews.
At the ministry Of the interior no
detailed report of the rioting at Zhito-
mir had been received up to- o'clock
last evening A brief dispatch announce
es that the published reports were ex-
aggerated and added that all was quiet
there yesterday, and that the local au-
thorities had carried out the instruc-
tions sent by Interior Minister Boulig-
In to maintain order. Troops have been
brought to Zhitomir from Yassilli and
notice has beer given that if any fur
ther attempt was made to modest the
Jews tbs soldiers would fire on those
causing the disturbances.
The ministei. of the interior says
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
Very Low Excursion Rates to San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle, Etc.

Via the Northwestern line, will be
in effect from all stations May 20, "a,
%, 20, 80, 81 and June and 2, with
favorable return limits, on account of
National Council Knights of Columbus
at Los Angeles, etc. Two fast trains
to the Pacific Coast daily. THE Over
land Limited" electric lighted thru
out), less than three days en- route.
Another fast train is "The California
Express with drawing room. and tour
list sleeping cars. The best of every
thing. For rates, tickets, etc, apply
to agents Chicago & Northwestern
railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates and can safely De given to
children. b. A. Morgan.
Injustice.
New Orleans Times-loemocra

New Orleans Times-loemocrat.l
''Uncle Jason, was told that you
were seen to enter Colonel Ridgely's
henhouse at o'clock last night, take
two of the fattest hens he had, put
them in a sack and leave In hurry
over the back fence"
20 God, Mr.. Jenkins. I swar I
nebbah did no sech thing, You sho' do
dis niggah an injestice. Lawd, Lawd!
What liars-'scusin some white gem
man toll you sah-folks is Mistak
Jenkins. hopes I'll die eff I went neah
Diet back fence. walked right outen
de gate"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-05-12
The Northwos,ern Lima.

One Of the most interesting series Of
articles on the subject Of the great
railways of the country that has ap-
peared recently, is that from the pen
Of Frank H. Spearman. recently pub
lished in the Saturday Evening Post,
and since printed in book form by
Scribners. The chapter descriptive Of
the Chicago & Northwestern railway
has been published by the passenger
department OF that line in pamphlet
form for general distribution, and will
be gent to any address on receipt Of &c
for postage.
w. B. KNIsKERN,
p. r. NJ. Chicago.