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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
WILL CONDEMN LAND.
Railroad Commissioners Decision 81
Sioux City Favorable for Crest Nor.

Railroad Commissioners Decision IS
Sioux City Favorable for Crest Nor
thern. sgs .ass
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Sept ss--N. 8 Ketchum,
of Marshalltown, and Col. D. ]. Palssa
mer, Of Washington, two members of
the Iowa, railroad comm ission. looked
over the land bordering on tile east
side Of the right IF way Of the Great
Northern between Seventh and Tlir-
ty-third streets, and decided that the
property was desirable for the use Of
the railroad providing it wished t0;
institute condemnation proceedings
against It, The sheriff will be called
upon to appoint a jury to place q val-:
uation upon the property. rs
The railroad commissioners were
kappealed to by the Great Northern
because in the minds of the railroad
officials the prices set upon the land
were too high. The land Is wanted
as a site for large shops similar to
those now maintained by the Omaha
road at Eighteenth and Howard
streets 49s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
AWFUL TRAGEDY At
POWDER WORKS
Workmen All Killed and Build
ings Near Uniontown, Pa,
Completely Destroyed
THREATEN CARS OF DYNAMITE
Dangerous Explosive Cannot be Re-
moved from Vicinity of Debris,
Which is On Fire, and Another Ter
rible Explosion is Feared-Hundreds
Help in the Work Of Rescue.

Connellsville, Pa, Sept. 9.-The Rand
miles east of Uniontown, blew UP this
tnorning. Fifty men were employed at
tie works and 1t is feared many have
been killed. All communication is in
tecrupted. Relief parties. have left for
the works. Telephone messages state
tiint the dead will probably number be-
tween thirty-five and forty. Twelve
bodies had been removed from the
ruins at l o'clock this afternoon, and
many employees are still missing. All
the dead except one, are from Fair
chance and its vicinity. Scores Of peo-
Pile In. the town Of Fairchance have
painful injuries, and not vestige of
the buildings that made UP the big
powder works, remains standing. The
debris Is now on fire and two cars
OF dynamite that cannot be removed
from the vicinity of the ruins, are mo-
mentarily expected to blow up.
Two Separate Explosions.
There were two explosions. Intense
excitement prevails The rescue work
is being carried on by hundreds of
willing hands. hoping that some of the
victims will be taken from the ruins
alive. The entire plant, consisting of
ten separate buildings, is said to have
been destroyed.
Breaks Windows in Train.
1t is said the explosion started In a
car of powder and spread to all the
buildings. The Baltimore & Ohio
passenger train was passing the scene
at the time the explosion occurred.
The train was Jared tremendously
and every window was broken. "A
number of passengers were cut by the
glass, but nobody was very seriously
hurt. The concussion was like an
earthquake to the country round about,
and in the surrounding towns caused
great excitement. 1t is probable the
cause of the explosion will never be
known. All the men working about the
plant are believed to have been blown
to pieces. General Manager Rand is
seriously injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
Daily Arithmetic.

lPTdnk WalQO, Eli. III
Information regarding the new move
ment in education, which connects the
school more closely with outside life,
crops up on all sides. This method
is being adopted in all subjects by the
greatest authorities. But perhaps a
unique example occurs in the case of
Professor David E. Smith, the famous
mathematician OF Columbia University,
who has been able to infuse this spirit
into so dry subject as arithmetic.
heard the other day of the case of
father who, one evening in May, told
his boy that he was to sit at the other
end of the sitting-room table until he
had finished his arithmetic examples,
and that then he might go out and play
with the other boys until bedtime. 1t
was the middle of the base ball season.
and an important game was scheduled,
which the boys wanted to sit on the
fence in the moonlight and discuss.
The father thought that he would
keep sharp eye on his son to see that
he really learned his lesson before he
was permitted to go. The boy appeared
to be deeply immersed in his arithme-
tic, but pretty soon the father heard
faint munbling Of such words as
champion record" base ball" games
won.' .lost," won the pennant," bat
ting averages" ETC., and he came to the
conclusion that the boy was shamming
about studying, and that his mind and
even his tongue were busy with the
schoolboy plays.
So the father spoke pretty sharply
to the lad, and reminded him that he
couldn't go out to see the other boys
until he had done his examples, and
that he had better stop thinking about
those base ball games.
The youngster looked up most ind1g-
nantly and guessed" that he had been
studying with all his might. He had
done three hard base ball" problems.
This was such startling information
as to the kind of problems that school
children have to solve, that the father
went around to the table to where tn
how was sitting. and looking over his
shoulder read these three problems
1. The championship record IN base
ball in certain year was. 52 games
Won, IA lost What per cent of the
games We're won!
9. One of the bes. records In recent
wears was when Brooklyn won the peH-
nant with a total of 80 games won. "a
lost What was the per cent OF game.
Won?
3. Two of the best running averages
in base ball We're 597 times at the bat
I79 runs, and 543 times at the bat l45
runs. What was the per cent Of runs
in each case?
"well!" exclaimed the father, you
boys do have an easy time. School
base ball practice all the afternoon;
then baseball problems to solve in the
evening: and then. I suppose. you
spend the next morning explaining the
problems in the class. But j see that
it isn't all baseball he added, as he
looked over some of the other pages
although almost every problem has
an interest for boys and girls. for they
all seem to deal with something In
real life 1t Is not a dry arithmetic
such a. I had to study
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09

Toxic. Sept. 9.-Nichi Nichi today
published an extended statement o.
Field Marshal Yamagata, chief of the
general stan, reviewing the war. Dis
sensions over the terms of peace, Ya-
irlagata, points out, are unavoidable
but the people must remember that
Russia's obduracy and desire to con-
tinue the war left no hope Of obtain
dng. adequate repayment OF the costs
OF the conflict, continuation Of which
would have entailed further sacrifices
ana expenditures for japan. Cessation
q OF hostilities was also advantageous
to the naval development OF Japan.
Continuation Of the war meant was
ting. OF the country's energies and re-
sources, Yamagata concludes BY as
serting Japan could have taken Har-
bin. Nichi Nichi declares the home
minister and chief OF metropolitan po.
dice are responsible for the rioting,
and demands their designations
AT an informal meeting which took
place today between Premier Count
sKatsura and members Of both houses
representing their respective parties
and associations, Katsura made full
abatement concerning the peace me-
Rotiations. Baron Yamamoto, minis
ter Of the navy. said although there
was a strong public dissatisfaction
with the terms of peace, 1t must be
borne in mind that a far heavier sac
rifice OF life would be necessary to
take Vladivostok than that involved in
the capture Of Port Arthur, besides a
heavy monetary outlay. 1t was advis-
able therefore, he said, to be satisfied
with the present terms. NJ. oishi, Lead
er Of the progressive party, suggested
the cabinet should resign after con-
cluding peace upon such unsatisfactory
terms. When the fact that no stipula-
ton exists against fortiftcation of Cape
ssoya and that Japan is to have a free
hand Ia the government of Korea be-
comes known, 1t is expected popular
Indignation will be considerably all
1ayed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
NEW MINISTERS
Four Young Mon Admitted to The Iowa
Conference at the Annual Meeting
Beina Held at Abba.

Abba, Sept. y.-r'our young mer
for the ministry were admitted into
the Iowa conference of the Methods
Episcopal church yesterday. The SER
vice accompanying their admission was
an impressive one and was conducted
by Bishop Warren, who delivered ar
address to the four new ministers
dwelling upon their duties and oppor-
tunities for good and outlining the
work upon which they have entered
The new ministers are: James r
Glendennin,g, Robert A. Bruce, Preston
M. Conant and Joyce p. Cummins.
Ernest +. Thee, Harvey e. Butler
and William S. Mitchell, who were aise
members OF the class, were not admit
ted but will continue their studies ir
the second year.
The relations of the pulpit and the
class room were treated by DR.. j. w
Hancher, president of the Iowa Wes-
leyan university, in a twenty minute
address delivered just after the devo-
tional exercises which he conducted
Dr. Hancher is tireless in his work for
the good of the school of which he Is
the head and the success of the insti-
tuition is evidence that his work is not
without it's rewards.
The charge of mall administration
which was made against Rev. L
Hughes, of West Grove, was dismissed
and his report for the year was accept
ed and recorded.
Veteran Ministers Present.
When the role of the superannuated
ministers was called yesterday morn
ing, two veteran ministers responded
Rev. G. w .Byrkit, who has been a
minister of the gospel for forty eight
years, and REV. E. H. Warning, who has
been in the ministry fifty-seve years
Both Of these men addressed the con-
ference.
Rev. D. C.. Smith, of ottumwa,. was
transferred from the supernumerary
list to the list of superannuated min
listers, and Rev. Richard Breeden was
at his own request. placed upon the
supernumerary list.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
Daring Attempt at Burglary at Fort
Dodoe Results in CAPTURE.


Fort Dodge, Sept. "a daring at
tempt at daylight robbery was foiled
here. Ned Young of the Young under-
taking parlors, while looking out a
window early yesterday afternoon,
saw two men trying to open the win
dow of the house of Mrs. James Will
Jams across the street. He watched
them for a time and on seeing them
enter, called policeman. Both were
caught in the act and are confined in
Jail, awaiting trial.
The burglars are thought to be pro-
fessionals who came with Ringing
Bros show which was in the city We'd
nesday.
M. S. Strickler, a conductor on a
street car, was relieved of his watch
while taking up fares in bringing the
crowd into town after the evening per-
forrnance of the show.
G. NJ Randall was slugged in a dark
spot within ten rods of the main tent
about the same hour. His watch and
$40 in money was taken.
Harry Manning of Lohrville, had his
pocket picked while in the jam at the
main entrance in the afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09

from New York and go west. She will
probably go to her former home in
Minnesota.
The shooting came very near caus-
ing Mrs. Morgan's DEATH but she re-
covered and herself proposed that
Mrs Young be freed yesterday, provid-
ed she would leave the city. William
c. Young. the womans husband, is in
business here. ana supplies steno-
graphers to the principal hotels. 1t
was in connection with this steno-
graphic business that Mrs. Young be-
came acquainted with Mrs. Morgan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
BIRTH RATE DEcREAsEs.I

Pittsburg Statistics Startling, Not.
withdrawing Large Population In-s
crease. 81
Pittsburg, Sept. 9.The table o.
births and deaths in Pittsburg during
the past fourteen years, prepared W
City Physician Booth, for the bureau
of health, shows a startling decrease IN
the number OF births, Notwithstanding
the large increase in population. The.
table is complete from 1891 to the epdE
of 1904. and shows q decrease In the
birth rate Of more than Z per cent
The death rate decreased In the same
period nearly 4 per cent s(:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
ALLEcE DISCRIMINATION.

Omaha Stock Yards Company inter.
venes in Case Against Railway.
Chicago, Sept. 9.--In the United
States circuit court here today the
Union Stock Yards Company Of South
Omaha fled an Intervening petition In
the bills of complaint Of the interstate
commerce commission against the Chs
cago Great Western railroad and eigh-
teen other transportation companies.
The charge is made that the railroads
assess discriminating rate on ship
ment of live stock over that Of dress
ed meats from Missouri river points to
Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
AGUlNALDo ON RACK
American Army o#ice4 Declares on
Witness Stand the Former Filipino
Leader is in League With Outlaw
Natives.

Manila, Sept. s.-Captain w. P. Bak-
er, medical officer serving in the
province Of Cavite, while testifying in
libel suit against a native newspaper.
declared Aguinaldo was in league with
native outlaws. He said evidence to
this effect was obtained from captured
chiefs.
"The people understand he added,
that Aguinaldo is director of the out
law campaign and supposedly peaceful
natives are aiding the movement under
the same understanding"
Aguinaldo was challenged to prove
otherwise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
NEW YORK MYSTERY
Jacob II. Thompson, For Forty Years
Editor Of the New York Times, MUIR
dered by an Unknown AssaiIant-
Beaten to Death with a Club.

New York, Sept. s.-Mystery of un-
usual proportions was today developed
in the circumstances surrounding the
death of Jacob FL. Thompson, for forty
years editor of the New York Times,
by positive evidence that he was mur-
dered on the night Of September by
brutal clubbing in a prominent hotel
situated in one Of the busiest residence
and business sections Of the city. This
fact was disclosed today by the coro-
ners autopsy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
WORSE AT BAKU
Machinery Of 5000 Oil Wells Destroy
.ed--t4rnsry, Idle Mob Adds Danger
to Situation and Renewed Warfare
and lncendiarism Are Expected.

St. Petersburg, Sept s.-Private ad-
vices from Baku say the machinery OF
three thousand out Of $500 oil wells
has already been destroyed. Despite
the temporary lull, renewal Of war
fare and incendiarism is apprehended
momentarily. Tens of thousands OF
hungry, unemployed persons. whose
ranks are constantly increasing. con-
stitute an additional danger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
A PERSONAL MATTER

In speech delivered at Clinton,
Iowa, october 10, 1908, Senator w. b
Allison Of Iowa made the following az
sertions concerning reciprocity:
"From this recital OF our past exper-
ience, it will be seen how difficult tits
to make (reciprocity) treaty which
will be approved by two-thirds OF the
senate, when 1t embraces many arfic.s
les or to make effective the treaty
making power for reciprocal trade.
at may be that the policy prevail
ing in Europe of maximum and mini
mum rates Of duty can be provided
for, applying here as there to whole
schedules of the tariff. This is fay-
sorite mode of reciprocity in European
countries and we have been the yic-
tins Of this policy, our products gen-
orally having paid maximum rates. I
am not sure that this can be effectfve-
ly done under our constitution, but y
is worth the trail.
In; discussing reciprocity In Chica-
70 last month Governor Cummins said:
Il shall suggest that the resolu-5
tions which now state that the maxi-
mum and minimum Is the most ade-
ouate and practical method OF relieving
the strained situation. be changed TO-
say it is the only practical and ade-
quate method at the present time. 4
want this change made because do
not believe we will always have the
senatorial opposition which we now
have and there may come time when.
we can secure treaties and get them
through the senate. which will be bet
ter than the dual tariff.
Standpat papers made no denuncia.
tion Of Senator Allisons statements
while the remarks Of Governor Gums
Minis called down torrent OF abuse,
political and personal. from standpat
newspapers, big and little, all over the
state.
II it ia not true that with these
newspapers 1t makes great deal o..
difference who is talking and not near
ly so much difference what is said.
then 1t is up to these newspapers to-
explain their forbearance on the occa-
sion of Senator Allison's remarks and
their vociferous conduct following
Governor Cummins' speech.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News.
Situation Quiet In Toxic.
Powder Plant Explodes.
Death List May Reach Thirty.
Big Fire in Chicago.
The Earthquake in Italy.
Fever Breaks Out at Baton Rouge.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Two Odd Fellows Homes.
Wards Work with Indians.
Clinton Mans Strange Case.
Relatives Contest Gallaher Will
Thayer on Threshing Profits.
Wilson to Aid in West.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL.
Ad Odd Situations
More Of the Yellow Peril
Public Workshops.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Looker-O On in Iowa.
PAGE FIVE
Miscellaneous News.
+ Senator Stewards New Life
Another Insurance Scanda.
Miscellaneous News.
The Yellow Holly.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
Local News.
. Grays Take Second From Waterloo.
Practically Cinch Sixth Place.
Woman Badly Hurt In Auto Acct
dent.
Iowa Tea Men Meet.
Must Put Up Full Bond.
Father B. c. Lenihan Honored,
Bishop He'll Coming.
Local Comment.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT. =
General Market News.
Wheat Rather Bearish.
Board Of Trade Quotations
The Live Stock Market.
Condition of Trade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
LAND SHARK JAILED.
II. II. Seymour, Of Red Oak, Presented
Plausible Scheme to Farmers.

snecial to Times-Tapuh!ican
Red Oak, Sept 9.-H. II. Seymour,
of this place. who represented to the
farmers of Montgomery county that
in Woodbury. county there were rich
lands subject to homestead. was
bound over to the grand jury after a
preliminary hearing here. Justice
Watson fixed his bond at $500, and he
went to Jail
County Auditor Ned Jenness. of
Sioux city, who testified in the case.
has received from F. p. Greenlee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
FARMER FATALLY HURT.
August Eske Hit by Train and Hurle,
Many Feet, at Mitchell.

Many Feet, at Mitchell.
Special to imes-Republican.
Mitchell, Sept. 9.-August Eske was
perhaps fatally injured Friday by be-
ing struck by an Illinois Central pas
senger train one mile north of here.
The train was in charge of Waterloo
crew and when they left the scene 1t
was thought Eske could not recover
Mr.. Eske is farmer residing near
Mitchell, and used team and covered
wagon to take his twelve-year-old son
to school, couple of miles from his
home A mile north of Mitchell, Eske's
rig was struck by train 404 in charge
Of Engineer Chevalier, Conductor
Searles and Brakeman Hefner, of Wa
terloo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
Miller Gets Diplomatic Position.

Washington, Sept. O. Announce
ment was made at the state depart
ment today that ], Martin Miller, who
was appointed consul at AK Ia Chap
pelle, but who was refused an exc
quatur by. the German government,
has been appointed consul general to
Auckland New Zealand, and that
Consul General Dillingham; at Auck-
land has been appointed to AK la
Chappelle. ~ -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
Nelson Weiahs In.

San Francisco, Sept. 9. - Nelson
weighed in at promptly 10 today, at
Corbetts. as provided for in the articles
of agreement. His weight was 1921.
Britt was seven minutes late and tip
ped the scales at 1873. There was no
manifestation of ill-feeling, though 1t
is believed final settlement of the ref
cree question will only be made at the
ringside,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
Will Dine With Roosevelt,

New York, Sept. 9.-Baron Komura
and Minister Takahira left today to
take luncheon with President Roose-
welt at Oyster Bay. Baron Rosen and
Mr.. Witte expected TO leave later in
.ile day to dine with the president to-
NIGHT.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
CHOLERA EPIDEMIC CHECKED.
In Hamburg at Least, Danger is Felt
10 Re Nearly Over,

Hamburg. Sept. 9.-Dr. Mclaughlin
Of the United States marine hospital
service, says of preventative agencies
here: "They have the cholera by the
throat" to use his expression, and that
there is scarcely ore chance in thou
sand of an epidemic. Three days have
now passed without another case. and
IL Monday passes without one, it may
be assumed tha, the cholera here has
seased to be sporadic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
Losse. Of seo,ooo,ooo.

St Petersburg, Sept. 9.-Estimated
losses at Baku. received by various oil
companies, give an aggregate approx
mately of $9O,00O,OOO. Outside Of Baku
the losses are incalculable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
LAD DIES OF OPERATION.

Young Son OF Levi Spray OF Salem,
Succombs at keokuk.
Salem, Iowa, Sept. 9.-The 11-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Spray
was taken to Keokuk Wednesday even
ing, where he was operated on for APP
pendicitis. He died shortly after the
operation. The body was brought home
and funeral services were held at the
Friends church at IL o'clock Friday,
conducted by Rev. Jonathan Lee, bur-
ial in the Friends cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
Dakota Bank Robbed.

Custer, S. D., Sept. 9.-The First
National bank was entered by burg
lars today and several thousand dol-
lars. all the bank had on hand. was
taken. The safe was blown to pieces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
RUSSIA is ALARMED.
Disorders in Japan Causes Fear Peace
May Be Upset.

ST. Petersburly, Sept. "a continu-
alton Of the disorders In Japan is
viewed here with no slight degree ct
uneasiness In CRITICAL and diplomatic
quarters, which is augmented by the
fact that 1t is impossible to learn
whether an armlstice has been actually
established and by occasional reports
from. the seat. OF war OF minor clashes
between outposts, etc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
DENIES SIC RET TREATY. R
Baron Do Rosen Declares Story o
Indemnity Argument Absurd.

Indemnity Argument Absurd.
New York, Sept. 3. Baron De Rosen
today gave out al. emphatic, unauali-
ned denial Of the story from London
"a the effect that 4 secret treaty had
heen arranged directly between the
emperor OF Russia and the emperor of
japan providing, among other things,
that Russia should pay an Indemnity
OF $500, 900, 900 less; s1oo,000.0Oo to be
be paid for the care Of Russian pris-
onerss Of war. Rosen declared the story
to, be absurd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
MISERY Al sHUsHA.
Armenian Bishop Makes Urgent APP
neal for l:oed and Funds.

Tifiis, Sept. 8. - The Armenian
bishop of Shusfta has sent a message
to the authorities here saying that the
devastation and resultant misery at
Shusha is appalling. Fighting be-
tween the Tartars and Armenians con-
4inued uninterr,ptedly for five days.
ana hundreds Of killed and wounded
are lying in the streets The greater
part Of the town consists Of charred
ruins. He urgently appeals for food,
funds and other necessaries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-09-09
FISHERMEN LOST At SEA.
Captain of the, Boat Suicides and Ten
Men Lost in Foo.

Boston, Sept. 9.-The death Of Cap
tain Isaac Franzer by suicide and the
loss of eight men by going astray in a
fog was reported by the remaining
members of the crew of the Boston
fishing schooner Joseph H. Cromwell,
who brought the vessel into port to-
low