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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
PAGE ONE.

Tsisgraphio News.
Cuban Rebellion is Growing.
Second Town is Captured.
The Situation at Valparaiso.
Mutiny Among Russian Cossacks.
Sensational Deadlock Broken.
Peterson Is Nominated.
iowa Political Leaders Confer.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Inspection Law Aids Farmers.
Gypsum Strike Continues.
Co-Insurance in Iowa.
Dougherty Farmers Claim Shortage
Veteran Finds Lost Brother.
Married Seven Times, Wants Di-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23

sands of people camping in the streets.
Considerable alarm is felt here, in
view of the conditions in Chilli. as no
food supplies are coming from that re-
public to Peru. The latter country does
not produce sufficient for the use of
its inhabitants. Therefore. partial
starvation at least. it is feared. faces
the middle and poorer classes Of the
Peruvian population.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
OVERCOME BY HEAT.

Condition of Prominent Des Moines
Business Men ls Serious.
Special tc, Times Republican.
Des Moines, Aug. 23.-W. w. Ans
worth, prominent business man here,
was overcome by the heat today. His
condition is serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.

Editorial.
Tell Him He Doesn't Knows
The Motor Makers Way.
Signs Of the Times.
Topics Of the Times.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Farmers Column.
PAGE FIVE.
Brown Wins Senatorial Toga.
Hoke Smith Victor in Georgia.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
Local Newa.
Teachers Are Assigned.
Brownies in Third Place Again.
Sept. 19 Children's Day at Fair.
Methodists Beat st. Paul.
Paving Begun.
PAGE EIGHT.
City In Brief.
Big Swindle Uncovered.
Decline in Wheat.
Cattle Trade Slow.
Other Markets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
Mu.t DeroIi.h $1,000 Houses.

Santiago Aug. 23.-lt was announced
today that the ministry of public works
had been advised that it will be neces-
sary to demolish more than 5000 houses
here, as the result Of damages by
earthquakes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
KANSAS CITY FLOODED.
A Terrific Rain Storm Did Serious
Damage There Today.

Kansas City, Aug. 23.-A terrific rain
storm prevailed in Kansas City and
vicinity early today. causing more or
less serious damage. In Kansas City
5.93 inches of water fell, a record for
the time, three hours and half. The
lowlands were flooded. and the police
and fire departments were called upon
to rescue persons from the easements
in Little Italy," where the water en-
tered many Of the smaller houses. Sew
eral down town Easements were food
ed and the goods damaged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
FRISCO QUICK TO AID.

Makes First American Contribution to
Valparaiso Earthquake Sufferers.
washington, Aug. 23.-san Francis
CO made the first American contrdbu-
ton for the relief of the Valparaiso
earthquake sufferers A dispatch to-
day from American Minister Hicks, at
Santiago, announced that a donation
Of $4,000 had been received from San
francisco.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23

The annual convention Of the North
western Hotel Mems Association con-
cluded It's meeting at Omaha and Sc
lected Des Moines, Iowa. as the meet
ing place In 1907.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
n. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
Tho Weatksr.

Sun rises Aug. "a, 5:21; sets, 6:43.
1owa-Showers and cooler tonight;
Friday partly cloudy, showers and
cooler in the east.
Illinois-Showers tonight and Friday,
cooler in the north and central.
South Dakota-Showers tonight;
Friday fair and warmer.
Missouri-:;howers and cooler to-
night; Friday. showers and cooler In
the east.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
onpose Minimum Rate Bill.


Detroit, Aug. 23.-The Associated
Fraternities of America convention to-
day adopted resolutions pledging the
association to fight any attempt in the
state legislature, which meets next
winter, to pass a minimum rate bill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
onfcesrs.
ATTEMPT TO POISON rREpoFF

illness Of Commandant Of Russian Inn
periaI Palace, Made Known.
st. Petersburg, Aug. "a story is
in circulation here than an attempt has
been made to poison General Trepoff,
commandant Of the imperial palace.
whose illness has just been announced.
The generals cook and three other SER
wants have been arrested, it is said.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
AGED TolLER ,NHERlTs $4,000.
Street Sweeper at South Haven Lays
Down His Broom at rs.

Down His BFo6m at 70.
South Haven. Mich, Aug. 23.-Elia
Pinchin, who has just inherited $780,
900 from the estate Of wealthy rela-
tive in England, will lay down the
broom with which he has for three
wears earned his living in the ranks Of
the city street sweepers. Mr.. Pinchin,
woh is IS years old and has always
been a hard worker, asking no odds on
account of age, was at one time pos
sessed Of considerable property, bat
lost it all ten years ago, and went
sturdily to work with his hands 10
support himself.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
INSURANCE scALPERs At WORK
Buy Policies Affected by Frisco Fire
for song-Make Big Money.

for sons-Make Big Money.
Sioux City, Aug. "a story Of the
high handed methods pursued by some
Of the inusrance companies that have
gone to the wall at San Francisco Is
told by a bead of the insurance depart
nent Of one of the big packing COM
panies. who recently passed thru Sioux
City on his way from the western
coast.
"A familiar sign all along the streets
Of San Francisco over brokers rooms
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
BROKERAGE FIRM FAILS.

Franklin g. DolIion, New York, An
nounce Suspension Today.
of Franklin & Dollion, members of the
consolidated stock exchange, was an
,nounced today. Inability to collect
margins is reported as the cause Of
suspension. The liabilities are $1,400,
and assets about $500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
CHALLENGE BRYAN TO DEBATE

Socialists Want Him to Meet Their
Man on the Rostrum.
Cincinnati Aug. 23.-Am invitation 10
William j. Bryan to debate in this city
Sept. 9, the question Of socialism with
some re preventative of the socialist
party was today mailed to Bryan at
New York bv Nicholas Klein. state
secretary OF The party. The invitation
is given because of Bryan's utteraEces
while abroad on socialism.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
Observation-Disclosures
That City Chosen for the 1907 State
Enoampment Of the Iowa Grand
Army Of the Republie-Announee.
mont Made Today.

Special to Times s-Republican.
Dubuque, Aug 2s.-Announcement
was made here today that this city has
been selected as the place for holding
the next state encampment OF the
Iowa Grand Army. Cedar Rapids,
Clinton and other cities were candi-
dates for the honor Of entertaining the
veterans in 1907.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23

T. Milton Morris, charged with the
embezzlement Of $500 from the Rob-
inson Grocery Company Of Birming-
ham, Ala, was arrested at Denver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
MANY FlREMEN HURT

Flames Cause Loss Of ses,ooo Today
in the Paint Manufacturing Plant
Of John Lucas at chicaso-Thirteen
Firemen Were Injured in Explosions,
or Otherwise.
Chicago, Aug. 2s.-Thirteen fremen
were either overcome by smoke, or in
iured by explosions while fighting fire
in the paint manufacturing plant OF
John Lucas, in Desplaines street early
TODAY. The loss is $65,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
PANIC AT RlLBoA.

Strike Stops the Festivities in connec.
tion With Royal Visit.
81 Bilboa. Aug. 23.-Owing to strike,
the festivities in connection with the
royal visit TO Bilboa, have been adj
journed. Troops are occupying the
principal points in the city. Fighting
between the police and people occurred
at several places and few persons
were killed and wounded on both sides.
The population is panic s9cken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
FALLS FROM WAGON; DEAD.

Farmer Near HanIontown Meets With
Fatal Accident.
Special to Times Republican.
Hanlontown, Aug. pa Mr.. Tor
genson, living two miles northeast of
here, fell off load of fence posts last
evening. The wagon passed over his
chest and crushed out his life, death
occurring half an hour after the acci-
dent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
SPURN REAR DOOR
Chicago Telephone Girls Put 1000
Telephones in Business Portion Out
Of Commission, by Striking Because
They Wore Refused Use Of Front
Entrance-350 Out.

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Three hundred
and fifty. girls, employed at the cen
trail exchange Of the Chicago Tele-
phone Company. struck today, putting
1000 telephones out Of commission in
the business district. The cause of
the strike was an order issued by the
company directing the girls to enter
the building thru rear door, which,
in order to reach, the girls were COM
pelled to 20 thru passage which was
100 feet long, that the girls declared
was dirty and otherwise objection
able.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23
HOT WAVE CONTINUES.

Two More Deaths Before O'clock
This Morning, in Chicago.
Chicago, Aug. 23-The city will evil
dently have no relief from the hot
wave during the next twelve hours.
The mercury at o'clock this morning
was s5, two degrees higher than yes
terday at the same hour. Two deaths
were reported before o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23

pened, he was going teo 'or Cum
MINIS So it is not all = iy for tina
democrats. 8
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-23

The Universal Peace Union began its
fortieth annual convention at Myt3A
Conn.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

White or cream is added to grey, grey to
dark blue and even dark green. Scarlet is
especially becoming to children, but more
white sweaters are seen trimmed with scar
let than employed for entire garments-th
is, among the better dressed youngsters.
Vogue Of Norfolk Sweaters
Among the best selling designs are those
patterned after the Scottish Norfolk Jackets.
Even in jackets which stop at the waist the
box plaits are evident.
A particularly good looking one Is seen
on this page in dark red, a color more
pleasing than brilliant red. A child's gar
ment In white is attractively enlivened with
scarlet band trimming. A model is also
depicted showing the tartan plaid reyers.
Among the best tight-ftting designs is the
one shown in the left hand corner-the very
acme Of neatness. The newes' pattern In
blouse sweaters also appears. It is GRO
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

protector, with high roll collar, and is fire.
quently worn independent Of the sweater
with tailored street suits.
For skating and other outdoor sports this
little accessory is especially desirable, and
does away with the fur neckpiece, which,
unless quite small, like cravat, is sure to.
be in the way. "a
Many Of the sweaters are so made that
they may be worn open at the neck in front.
This detail is especially noticeable on double
breasted garments, which are so fashionable
this winter.
Sleeves are made over several attractive
designs. Some are almost as small as
coat sleeves, but the latest models show
much more fullness, being patterned after
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

itials Of the alma mater in colors, has come
to be recognized as better taste, which it
undoubtedly is
Dark blue and grey should always be
chosen in preference to hunters green and
scarlet. There are some women, however,
who should choose neutral colors, but who
set. aside these and go in for those which
might even spoil the beauty Of an acknowl-
edged belle.
Grey in several shades is chosen in pref
erence to white because it is known to
give much service before cleaning.
A pleasing touch of color is given to neu-
trail colors by a dash Of contrasting shade In
the collar, cuffs and grdle.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21
cheted in the fan or shell stitch, and has
revers which may be worn closed and high

cheted in the fan or shell stitch, and has
revers which may be worn closed and a high
storm collar.
There is a proper and improper time to
wear "a sweaters the same as for any other
garment in the feminine wardrobe.
For country wear and sports it Is fire.
quently worn as the only outside garment
and no uncomplimentary criticism can be
justly made. For wear in cities and towns
contrary etiquette prevails.
No woman should Think Of appropriating
the sweater as coat for any but the
above named purposes. She should not
wear it when she goes a-shopping or a-call-
ing and for similar service. This is In in
excusably bad taste and Immediately pro-
claims the social status Of the wearer.
Children in the country and cities wear
them to school and at play. but this privi-
lege must not be extended to their elders.
MARJORIN
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- HH sweater has taken a new lease
Of life for 1903.
- No longer the athletic girl and
gNgNi college man monopolize this prac-
ao1ato and

- No longer the athletic girl and
EgeNgNi college man monopolize this prac-
teal and serviceable garment and
its sister companion the golf vest.
These knitted and crocheted articles Of
enduring wear are numbered among almost
every womhn's wardrobe, the style and
color being left to individual taste. II
Surely no one could ask for more at
tractive assortment of designs than Is Of
fered this season. ~
Since the college girl adopted her big
brothers sweater, which she pulled on and
off her head in an undignlfed fashion, 1t has
been so feminized that one hardly remem-
bers its very masculine parent
In the first place, it has assumed be-
coming shape, clinging snugly to the lines
Of the figure, almost as affectionately as
did the old time Jersey" with it's formid-
able row Of buttons down the front.
English women are especially partial to
tight-6tting styles, and one should remem-
Der that these are warmer than those in
clined to blouse over the waist, which let
in the cold.
Sweaters are made sufficiently broad
across the shoulders to permit ample free
dom and are also conveniently broad across
the chest The armholes should never bind.
The back fits to the figure with hardly a
wrinkle and neatly fits to the waist, being
held in place by narrow band that is usual
" of a finer stitch than the body of the
sweater, but matching the collar and cuffs.
Some Attractive innovations
One of the most practical details notice
able among the new sweaters is the high col
lar attachment to be worn with sweaters
having surpice neck. This adjustable
piece is in the form of chemisette or chest
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are both wide and narrow and turn back
from two to four inches.
Blouse sweaters are seen in compliance to
the outline of the straight front, the puff
over the waist line being but slight. Small
tail-pieces from two and half to six and
eight inches are seen upon many Of this
seasons best styles. This detail is copied
from the style in short hip length coats.
Pleasing Play Of colors
Color for sweaters must be discreetly
chosen when worn as a whole or only por-
ton of the garment.
Severa1 years ago college girls wore vivid
scolors, but decided improvement has been
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-11

lay awake all night wondering if $50
would be too large fee and if posi-
bly, 500 would be willingly paid for
such valuable service. With feverish
head and parched lips the old man met
the planter at the appointed time, not
yet decided on his fee.
Without asking for his bill, the old
planter said: ssSit down, suh,' and,
taking out a huge roll Of bills, ''I'll
just count out about what I think, sub,
would be fair amount, sub, then, sub,
I'll see what you say about it, sub. =
Picking a $500 bill from the roll, he
laid it on his knee, adding another and
another and another until there were
five Of them, and, looking up, said :
CHOW, sub, that is about what ]
thought was right, sub. What have you
to say, suha"
Bursting with suppressed emotion
as he saw the bills laid out, the old at
torney struggled to be equal to the
occasion. He strove to speak, but die
so with great difficulty. At last hi
lips parted and he said with dignity
"Well, think perhaps you had bette:
make it another fve."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-11
No. 16-Bored, Not Board.

A travelling man while stopping in a
small town over Sunday, attended
church. At the close Of the sermon the
minister announced that he wished the
board would take the front seats after
the s.benediction was pronounced.
The drummer went up and sat down.
By way Of hint the minister said
"I,see we have stranger among the
board this morning.
The "stranger" failed to see the
point. BY way Of making it clearer
the minister coughed and tried again
1T believe there is some misunderstood.
ing, my young man. I asked only the
board to take these seats. @
The travelling man sprapg to his
feet. If there was anyone in the
congregation this morning who was
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-11
|. If you name the best story printed
below you will get a Gibson picture.
See announ cement on this. page.
No. The Dog Wasn't Touched.

- sfMadam. - said the conductor, as
he punched ticket. II am very sorry,
but you can t. have your, dog IN this
car. 1t is against the rules
= ~ shall hold him in my lap all the
; way she replied, "and he will not
! disturb anyone.'' II
- <'That. makes no difference said
: the conductor 'tDogs must ride in the
baggage car. I'll take and fasten him
for 1you.N
'<% "Don It you touch my dog, sir!' ex-
claimed the young lady, excitedly. 81
will trust him to no one,' and with
indignant tread she marched to the
!: baggage car, tied her dog and SAID
Remember, please, I don't want a
soul here to touch my dog or unite him;
you UNDERESTIMATE
The baggage crew said they did.
As the train approached her station
che young lady, hailing the conductor
asked: els my dog all rightF'' -
; 1T don't know, MISS" replied the
:; conductor.
"Don' knows' she replied. -" Why
:, dom It you knows It's your business to
know You haven't touched him OF
united hims'
emo, we didn't touch or unite him
and that's just it. You tied him to
= trunk checked for two stations back
The trunk had to be put off, and so we
threw the dog off with the trunk.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-11

The Journal offers three
prizes for s'sThe Best Story You
Ever Heard" for this coming week
SIS, So and SO. ~. i
Stories should reach The Journal
office not later than Thursday.
Those that come later will be held
for next week mpetition.
Stories must not exceed 500
words, and must be of a humorous
nature u 81 ii Il IS IS
New stories and true stories will
be given the preference, but stories
retold In the writer's own words
will be considered in the award OF
prizes. ~ Iii >..,- .E. ": "a Ss.-
S. write your name and address at
che top Of each story, no matter
how many you submit. Specify that
your initials should be used as a
signature ] if. you desire. Do not
send clippings. Do not 1nclose
stamps, for manuscripts will not be
| returned.
| Address Best Story Editor, Jour
nal, Minneapolis. -"..'
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No. 12-Too Close an Imitation.

A small boy who lives in an inland
traffic center had been accustomed to
visiting the depots and watching the
operations Of railroading. One day he
arranged the chairs in line at home,
and persuaded his aunt to ''play
train' with him.
HYou be engineer and III be con-
ductor,' he said. "Lend me your
watch and climb into the cab.
Watch in hand, he hurried down the
platform. 49, H. ~ :
'sPul out, you red-headed jayl" he
called from the other end to the amazed
aunt. + .s.'." .ya
"Why, Williel' she exclaimed, il
horror. . : 49,. .+s
-"That' s right! Chew the ragl' HI
retorted. ''Puu out. We are 1--WE min
utes late already" -. ,.ss.
Willie does not play round the sta
ton any more, and is acquiring a les
technical vocabulary.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-11

to the stage children, !, said an actress,
.ss.Aunt Louisa made the jolHest little
speeches. I well remember what she
said to me when / was a Juvenile, in
presenting me with crutch, for had
sprained my ankle badly in snow
scene. 49,.
She said she hoped I would incom-
mode no one with my crutch, as her
cousin, veteran colonel, sometimes in
commoded people with his wooden leg.
Her cousin, she said, was once din
ing with man whose floors were of
highly polished and costly inlaid woods.
The host got nervous as he saw the
colonel dumping and Gathering about
on his expensive floors. he was afraid
they would be scratched up.
| q Hadnt you better come over here
| on the rug, colonelf' he said. Y on
might slip out there, you know.
! ssBut the colonel, with a loud laugh
struck the floor firmly with his wooden
leg. No fear Of. that said he
There . nail in the end, you know >
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-11
No. suppression Of Rtches.


: Some years ago in San FRANCISCO, the
streetcar. fare was 10 cents, and at that
time there lived two 1rishmen there by
the name of Pat and Mike. Pat was 3
radical socialist and Mike was Of a
more conservative mind.
On the way home from work one
evening Pat made the remark that the
rich men were keeping them down and
would not give them chance to make
a decent living. =.
About two weeks after, on the way
home again, Mike said to Pat: "Well
I don It know about what yez said about
the rich min. Did yez hear about thin
changing the stratecar fare from l(
cints to 81" 81.
"There they go agin," said Pat
"two weeks ago, whin we walked W.
saved 10 cints; now we only save 8
Don It yez see they are sure to bate the
poor workin' min9"
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No. 2e-she Got the Pardon.

A southern governor. was sitting in
his office one day when colored WON
an entered and accosted him.
Say, boss, are you the Teller what
can get men out of the penf'
eyes, mammie; l can do that and
sometimes / do. What can I do for
yous" -
Boss, the chillens was hungry and ne
I wants you to let him out. -
"Mammie, what has your old man
donefo
ssBoss the chillens was hungry and he
took some meat; dey put him II the
pen for eighteen months and 1 wants
+ YOU to let him cut. He's no use In Oar
| and he's no use outside. Hes noause
anywhar. Please, boss, let the Ole
man out. -
stWen, mammie, lie the old man 10 no
fuse outside why not leave him In the
Epen, where he Is well cared fort "sAasais
The old black mammie came close to
the governor and whispered conaden
tally. HBoss, the chillen p hungry and
| wants mob meat. -
Mammie carried out Of the executive
office an unconditional pardon for her
ole man
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-11
No 15--.Just.. Like 8 LAWYER.

A story is told of an old southern
attorney during war times who, when
all the younger lawyers were at the
front, was engaged one day by an old
planter to draw SOME affidavits of 10y
atty by which to obtain the release of
cotton that had been seized for confs-
cation. The attorney drew the afa-
davits. and his client secured his cot
ton With great satisfaction the plant.
er told his attorney to be at the leyee
the next morning and he would pay
him.
Sadly In need Of funds, the attorney