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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
BISHOP is INDIGNANT.
Gables King Edward What tle Thinks
of Swettenham,s Action.


Kingston. Jamaica, Jan. 24.-The
Most Rev. DR.. Enos Nuttall. having
heard here that King Edward had ca
bled deprecating the idea that the peo-
pie of Jamaica should accept foreign
assistance, said he trusted his majesty
had not given utterance to this senti-
ment. and that If he had, he, the arch
bishop, did not approve of it. The
archbishop said also that he believed
great mistake had been milde when
Governor Swettenham rejected the of
fers of American aid The archbishop
sent cablegram to President Roose-
Welt thanking him warmly for the as
slstance of the American navy.
The relief committee are actively en-
gagged in sending refugees into the
country and distributing food and
money to those who are unable to leave
the city.
Bishop Hendricks Of Colon arrived
here yesterday morning on board the
steamer Advance, which brought from
Colon 100 tons OF food and $500 con-
tributed to the Jamaican sufferers by
the officials of the canal and merchants
of Panama. Governor Swettenham
consented to accept these supplies,
waving the customs Dues
The advance will return Il, Colon
with refugees.
The French cruiser de Ia Gravier
and Haytien gunboat have, arrived
here. The latter vessel offered to rem
der aid, but this was declined by the
governor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
WHITLEY MURDERED
Founder Of First Big Department Store
in London Shot and Instantly Killed
BY Unknown AssaiIant, Who In
f1icted Mortal Wound on Self.

London, Jan. 24.--William Whitley
founder Of the first big department
store in London, was shot and killed
this afternoon by a young man who af-
terwards attempted suicide.
Whitley was upon the point of leav-
ing his store when his assailant rush
ed up with a revolver in hand, fired
several shots, and the merchant fell
dead. The assassin emptied the revol-
yer into his own body, infiicting what
are believed to be mortal wounds. No
reason has been assigned for the mur-
der. The store was crowded with shop
pers at the time, and semi-panic fol.
lowed the tragedy.
AT the hospital, the murderer gave
the name of Cecil Whitley, and said he
was son Of the murdered man. Rela
tives Of Whitley say that they do not
recognize the assassin. The cause for
the murder Is mystery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
ASKS CONGRESS
FOR MODEL LAN
President Roosevelt Makes Plea
For District Of Columbia
Statute
REGRETS NO NATIONAL LAW
Senate Decides to Begin Hearing Testi-
mony on the Brownsville Affair Fsb-
ruary +Adjournment in Honor Of
Senator Alser-House Debating the
Pension Appropriation Bill.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The president
today sent to congress the following
message favoring model Insurance.
law for the District Of Columbia:
"To the Senate and House OF Rep
resentatives: transmit herewith the
report and subsequent letter from the
Superintendent Of the department OF
insurance Of the District OF Columbia,
and the letter Of Mr.. Louis D. Brandois
of Boston, in reference thereto. agree
with the recommendation OF Mr.. Drake
that what is needed is an insurance
law for the District Of Columbia on
the lines Of the so-called Ames bill, all
ready introduced in the house OF rep-
resentatives, revising it so as to include
in it all the desirable features of the
so-called uniform bill, with proper
notifications. AFTER expert revision
this bill could be enacted into law so
comprehensive and just that 1t would
stand a model Of equity regret
greatly there is not national power to
deal with this subject, but inasmuch
as this seems at present to be the case,
we should at least establish model
law in the District Of Columbia. feel
the department Of insurance Of the
District of Columbia should be made
bureau in the department Of CONS
merce and labor.
[Signed]
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24

President Mckinley would not listen 10
such a plan, that the president said he
would quit the presidency before ne
would allow Alger to leave the CABINET.
Alger said the sequel showed now
much McKinley's words We're worth, IN
that later his resignation was accept
ed because the president was 'enlpai-
rassed" and annoyed" because OF Al
gers alleged alliance with Governor
Plngree in a plan to elect Alger TO the
United States senate over McMiilan'
after the latter had promised to give
way to Alger after his (McMillan's)
term was up.
Alger said Mckinley lacked back
bone" Alger also severely criticised
Mcmillan for the latter's course TO-
ward him (Alger) in the senatorial
contest of 1900
early In the spring of 1899 I hap
pened to be in Detroit. Some infiu-
entail people came to me and asked me
to run for the United States senate.
told them would do so.' said Alger.
.Jt was a step that long had been fr
my mind Six years before l had been
urged to be u candidate. but |. told
James Mcmillan, who at that time was
seeking the position, l would not op-
pose him. adding, however, that six
years later when his term was up,
] would probably be a candidate for
the place. Mcmillan Immediately
agreed he would retire in my interest
at the end of his term. Not only that.
but while I was secretary OF war he
came to me repeatedly and told me the
same thing. and voluntarily made this
promise fifty times or more to friends
of mine at Washington"
Alger told of Il meeting in Detroit, in
June, 1899. at which Pingree and twen-
ty or twenty-five other state officials
asked him to run for the senate. and
he promised them he would News OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24

The senator has not been feeling well
for several days, but was in the SEN
ate chamber Tuesday, where he stay
ed thruout the most of the entire ses-
sion. Alger had suffered for years
from chronic valvular disease of the
DR.. Gerry Morgan, Alger's physician,
in discussing the latter's death, said:
"Alger had suffered for good many
years with chronic valvular disease Of
the heart, but of late he seemed to be
a good deal better. This morning he
awakened at the usual hour, and went
about his rooms for few minutes,
then laid down. He was stricken with
acute oedema Of the lungs. Ten min
utes after stricken he was unconscious.
He did not regain consciousness. His
death was quiet and apparently pain
less"
Russell Alexander Alger was born in
Lafayette, O., Feb. 27, 1886. He was
admitted to the practice of law in 1859.
At the outbreak of the war he was
elected captain of the Second Michigan
Cavalry, OTSdIilLtU III ,lL0 SLdlc VI 4llo
and for distinguished service
at Gettysburg and in the Shenandoah
valley he was promoted from time to
time, being breveted major general at
the close Of the war.
After the war General Alger engaged
in the lumber business In Detroit and
amassed large fortune. In 1884 he
entered politics and was elected COVER
nor of Michigan, and served two years.
In 1883 he was a candidate for the
nomination in the repub
lican convention. He was appointed
secretary of war by President Nc
Kinley, and later was sent to the sen
ate, He has served as commander-in-
chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public.
The funeral services will be held
Saturday afternoon at the family res
idence. The body will be taken to De-
troit for burial
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24

the meeting leaked out and upon AL
ger's return from Washington he was
Informed by a newspaper man that
Mckinley was annoyed because he CAL
ger), member of his official family,
had formed an alliance with a man
hostile to him, meaning Pingree, and
against firm supporter Of the admin
istration, Mcmillan. Alger placed no
credence in the report, but later, how
ever, he was informed by Vice Pres
ident Hobart of the same thing. Con-
tinuing, Alger said:
Hobart and / said little or nothing
more about the matter, but 1 went
to the president and asked him why.
inasmuch as l had always dealt frank
spoken to me instead of troubling poor
Hobart about the matter. and asked
the president if I had really embar-
rassed him.
Yes he said, you have embar-
rassed me and am annoyed
II told him could readily relieve his
embarrassment by resigning from the
cabinet"
81 have not asked YOU to resign he
said. I shall never ask you to resign
But l wrote out my resignation and
sent it to the president. In the mean
time, Mcmillan had announced his cam
.didacy for reelection to the senate, a
most dishonorable thing to do, in view
of his promise to me and many others.
Before I had resigned as secretary
of war, even before 1 had seen the
president regarding what had been
told me by Hobart. I had decided. In
order to prevent fight among the re-
publicans of Michigan fight should
have won, however-'to withdraw as a
candidate for the senate. But l did
not tell the president 1 had decided to
quit senatorial contests. The option
he meant to give me, you see. was to
abandon the fight against Mcmillan in
order to save my place in the cabinet.
1 had already decided to quit sena-
torial contest but without letting the
president know of this determination
simply resigned as secretary of war.
A few days after this, I received
from the president his written accept
-ance of my resignation. Then went
to the president and told him that
when had accepted a place in the
cabinet I had not surrendered my clt-
zenship.'
Alger said he told the president
some things about Mcmillan which he
alleged were favorable to Mckinley.
The Journal correspondent asked him
for an estimate of McKinley's charac-
ter. 81 cannot give that to you" he
replied. "He has many lovable quail
tiles but he lacks backbone. Nothing
can make up for lack of backbone -
Alger told the president Mcmillan was
strongly in favor of Reed for presi-
dent when Mckinley was seeking the
nomination.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
PAGE ONE.
TeIeqraphic News.

TeIegraphic News.
Sudden Death of Senator Alger.
Public Barred from Thaw Trial.
Prominent London Citizen Murdered
Stevens Succeeds Shonts.
President Asks Congress for Mode
Insurance.
Barlow Must Stand Trial.
Dolliver Speaks at Ames.
Hog House VS.. Mansion.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Farmers Buying Land Again.
Twenty Years for Russell.
Fire Near New Sharon.
Booming New Railway Line.
Legislatures Good Start.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial.
Some Evidences Of Exports.
Sinking Money in Mines.
More Power for Railroad Commits.
sion.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
The Strawpile.
PAGE FIVE.
Hill Startles Congress.
Refugees Complain Of British Treat
ment.A
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
Local News.
Big knights of Columbus Meeting
Many Cities Send Delegations.
Something Doing" Says Mayor.
Will Sue City for $4,000.
Mrs. Cook Much Improved.
DR. Morton Resigns.
Dairy Special in February.
District Rebekahs in June.
Legislative Committee at Home.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
General News.
Wheat Closed Weak, Corn Eeasier.
Cattle Steady, Hog Prices Hold.
Snow Twelve Feet Deep.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
DOLLlVER AT AMES
Senator Addresse. the Students and.
College FacuIty-LegisIative Visiting
Committee Present.

special to Times-Republican-
Ames, Jan. Ex-senator Jonathan p.
Dolliver visited Ames today and adj
dressed the students of the Iowa State
College in the chapel at 1880 o'clock.
dent Storms and the students turned
out in body to do honor. to Iowa's
great. son. The college chapel was
filled to the doors and President
Storms, members of the faculty and
townspeople were on the stage with
Dolliver.
In his speech to the students Senator
Dolliver emphasized the Importance OF
faith in the government and support
of the men in power. He declares he is
no advocate of the many articles ap-
pearing in the magazines today tending
to poison the minds Of the rising gen
GRAFTON against the established form Of
things. He believes that the moral
tone Of the nation is steadily rising and
is noticeably higher during the last
twenty years.
"In the social progress I expect soon
to see the old farm homestead of New
England and Virginia restored in
Iowa." said the senator. people are
more and more realizing the import
ant place the farmer holds here"
Trustees Hungerford and McElroy
were present and the committees, of the
state legislature and the senator are
on the ground today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24

The state senate of Missouri appoint
ed committee to investigate the Of
fetal acts of Thomas E. ,Mulvihill, ex-
else commissioner of st. Louis. who
was appointed by Governor Folk and
whose confirmation has been held up
by the senate.
Excited by breakfast table discus
sion in Rochester, N Y, Edwin Dabel.
aged Is, drew revolver and shot his
daughter, Miss Emma Dabell. and Miss
NJ C. Taber. Miss Dabell sustained
merely scalp wound. while Miss Ia
ber was shot in the back. her injury
being serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
CONTRACT LAsoRERs LET IN
Government Orders Admission Of Jape
- SEesaeo

Government Orders Admission OF Japs
anese At Frisco.
San Francisco, Jan. 24.-Seven huns
dred japanese who arrived on the
steamers Alameda and Korea from
Honolulu were permitted to land by the,
immigration officials on orders from
Washington yesterday, tho over 200 Of
them admitted they came here under
labor contracts.
All Of the coolies claimed that they:
had gone to Honolulu to work there
under q three-year contract on the
sugar plantations, but that they pre-
ferred to come on to the United States.
Not one had remained in Honolulu
more than one month, and none had
done any work in the islands. These
Japanese were shipped to Amerdca BY
Japanese contractors and by their own
statements were sent to work on the
Western Pacific railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
PREFERENCE LAW FAILS.

Verdict Against Captain Lansstaff,
Dubuque, Who Sought cIerkship.
Special to Times Republican.
Dubuque, Jan. 24.-Judge Benson, in
the district court, directs a verdict
against Captain Langstaff, who sought
a clerkship in the city recorders office,
under the soldiers preference laws.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
A[GER
DIES SUDDENLY
Distinguished Michigan Citizen
and Soldier Stricken in
Washington
END CAME wlrHoUT, WARNING
General Alser Had Suffered for Years
With Chronic Heart Dsease-Attend-
cd Session of the Senate Yesterday
Interview Published That Was to Be
Printed Only After Alser's Death.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Rus
sell A. Alger died suddenly at his
home here this morning.
There was practically no premoni-
tory symptoms that the end was near.
AT $3.50 the senator had pleasant chat
with Mrs. Alger in her room, then went
down stairs. A few minutes later the
senator suffered recurrence of heart
trouble from which he had suffered for
a long time, and death came quickly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
OLD INTERVIEW MADE PUBLIC.
Statements Made by AIser in 1900 Re-
veaIed-Attacked Mckinley.

Milwaukee Jan. 24.-The Journal to-
day prints a long interview with Gen
eral Russell A. Alger, which was OBJ
tained in Detroit in March, 1900, giving
the inside facts regarding his resigna-
tion from McKinley's cabinet and his
election later to seat in the United
States senate. Alger exacted a prom
se from the Journal at the time of the
interview was given that nothing would
be published with regard to it until af-
ter his death. Alger told the Journal
that on account of the severe criticism
against him during the Spanish-Amer-
lean war, he three times offered to re-
sign from the cabinet, but each time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
INDICTMENTS STAND
Banker Barlow Must Face tho Charges
Against Him Trial Set for Janu-
ary 2e, Before Judge ekIIy.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Jan. 24.-Judge Clyde
overruled the motion to set aside the
indictments against j. d. Barlow, pres
ident of the Bank Of Thornton, who is
under indictment for fraudulent bank
ing and embezzlement. The trial is
set for January 2s, to be followed by
the trial of G. L. Eslers, the cashier,
Jointly indicted with Barlow on one
count. Judge Kelly will preside at the
trial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
ICE GORGE uNeRokEN.

LowIands in Vicinity Of Grand 'Rapids,
Mich, Already Flooded.
Grand Rapids. Mich, Jan. 54.-The
Ice gorge that formed In the Grand rjv-
or, below this city yesterday. 10 still
unbroken, and the food situation is
becoming alarming. The lowlands are
already flooded, and many factoriess
have been closed. The police sent out
general alarm to, all business men.
and others in the low
lands, and hurried moving Of goods
from the Easements and lower stories
began. The weather is extremely cole.
which adds to the seriousness Of tho
situation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
QUAKE CUTS TEXAS OIL FLOW
Output Of Gulf Coast COT z Is Re-
ducad as Per =

Galveston. Jan. 24.- s .ulf coast
oil fields have decrease .ir produce
ton over As per CEN : lin the last
week. and the caus : attributed to
seismic disturbance 4 Jamaica. The
sudden drop was = :ed the second
day after the Jan quake, and sew
enteen wells in : IS and Louisiana
went dry entirely. After the Valpar-
also earthquake many wells ceased to
flow. while am immense oil lake zap
peared out in the gulf. The north
Texas oil fields have increased 100 per
cent since the shocks and the product
is rnuch lighter in color.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
HANGED At GOVERNORS HOME
Mississippi Mob Lynches Negro charg
ed With AssauItinu Woman.

ed With AssauIting Woman.
Jackson, Miss, Jan. 24.-Information
has been received here that Henry
Bel, a negro was hanged at Green
wood, the home of Governor vardam,
last night. by unknown parties. The
negro assaulted Mrs Graves of that
place some months ago, and had been
in the Greenville jai for safekeeping
Last night he arrived at Greenwood In
charge of deputy sheriff, and while
that official was taking him from the
train to the Jail, he was surrounded by
a mob. which took him away and hang
ed him to railroad bridge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS CT TODAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises January 25 at 7:12, sets at
5:13
Iowa Snow and colder tonight; cold
wave in the extreme west; Friday fair,
except snow in the east; colder.
Illinois--Rain or snow in the north;
rain in the south; warmer in the south
tonight; Friday, rain or snow and de-
cidedly colder.
South Dakota-Snow and decidedly
colder with cold wave, tonight; Fri
day generally fair and colder in the
east.
Missouri-Rain tonight. with warmer
in the east; Friday rain or snow and
decidedly colder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
coLpEsT DAY OF WINTER.
syesssls Arriving at Port, il New York
Sheathed IN Ice.

sheathed IN Ice.
\ New York Jan. '24.--With the tenn
perature SSat one degree above zero, this
was the coolest day Of the winter, and
one Of the coolest days in several years
In this city. The vapor rose in clouds
,m the harbor and bay, and vessels
arriving at the port had their bows and
decks sheathed in ice. Reports from
up state districts say that all cold
weather records are broken by drop
at some places of as low as forty be-
low New England also experienced
extreme cold. Points in Vermont ana
Connecticut reported 20 to "a below.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
DR.. 3. +. cRuMMER DEAD.
Widely

Omaha Physician Surgeon Widely
Known Thruout the West.
Omaha. Jan 24.-Dr. b F. CruMmer.
one Of the best known physicians and
surgeons Of the west, died this morn-
ing Of paralytic stroke.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
Hou.e consjders Pension BiII.

Washington, Jan. 24-The house to-
day went into committee Of the whole
on the pension appropriation bill, limit
ing general debate to thirty minutes.
The committee adopted the amend-
ment proposed by Gardner Of Michi-
gan, abolishing all pension agencies of
the United States save one. and dxin9
that one at Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
STEVENS GETS IT
Will Succeed shonts a. Active Director
Of Panama Canal Work = Two Po-
sitions Combined - shonts Has An
other Job.

other Job.
Washington, Jan. 24-Announcement
was made at the war department to-
day that the offices of chairman and
chief engineer of the Isthmisn canal
commission would be combired, and
that Mr.. Stevens, the present chief en-
gineer, would be given the appoint
ment the understanding being that he
will maintain his residence on the 18TH
mus.
Mr.. Shonts' resignation will take ef-
feet not later than March 4, he, having
been elected as president of the Inter
borough Metropolitan Company, which
controls the rapid transit and many
surface lines in New York.
It followed that John F. Stevens, the.
engineer in charge Of the construction
Of the canal. would not be made sub
otdinaue to another official on the 18TH
mus.
The Ryan-Belmont syndicate, which
has secured Mr.. Shonts' services,
sought them some time ago. Before
doing so, however, Paul Morton, for
mer secretary Of the navy now presi-
dent of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society, called on President Roosevelt
and acquainted him with the inten-
tions of the Interborough- Metropolitan.
1t is said the president then expressed
regret at thought of losing Mr.. Shonts'
services, but agreed not to stand in the
way Of his being elected president Of
the company after the canal commits
sion was systematically organized.
That he had full information concern
ing Mr.. Shonts' future is shown by the
fact that he refers to it in his letter
accepting the resignation, tho Mr..
Shonts does not in his letter to the
president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
GUESTS AT WHITE HOUSE.
Dinner Planned for Chief Justice Fitx-
patrick and Associate Justices.

patrick and Associate Justices.
Washington, Jan. .24-Chief Justice
Fitzpatrick, of the supreme court Of
Canada, and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, arrived
in Washington last night, and are the
guests of Justice and Mrs. Harlan.
They are here upon invitation of Pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt, for dinner at
the white house this evening, in honor
of the chief justice and associate jus
tices bf the United States supreme
court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
THEODORE ROOSEVELT" J"
Brownsville Hearing, FEB. 4.

Washington, Jan 24.-The senate
committee on military affairs today de-
cided to begin taking testimony on the
Brownsville affair February q
Washington.
The senate adjourned at 12:l7 on 20
count Of the death Of General Algef.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
FIRE SWEEPS RoLorsk..

Latter is One Of Most Ancient Cities
Of Russian Empire.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 24.-The central
part of the city of Polotsk, province
of vitensk, one of the most ancient
cities of the empire, has been destroy
ed by fire. The damage is very heavy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
SHIP NOT MUCH DAMAGED.

Tho BattIeship Connecticut Struck Bot
tom Just OFF cuItbra Island.
Washington, Jan. 24.-The navy de-
partment was advised today that the
battleship Connecticut, which struck
bottom while entering Cultbra island,
suffered only inconsequential dam
age
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
Iha Money Market.

New York, Jan. 24.-Money easy
21k@4. Prime mercantile 5A; ster-
ling easy. then strong; 4s5.70@lS5.75;
demand. 4s1.4o@4s1.45, sixty days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-24
Shont. Entirely Out.

Kansas City, Jan. 24.-Theodore
Shonts, who speaks here tonight, arriv-
ed this morning from the east To the
Associated Press he said that his res
ignation as president of the Panama
railroad and steamship line, was in
cluded in his resignation as chairman
of the Isthmian canal commission.