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The Conservative, 1900-04-12

Congressman De
TREES Vries' resolution
directing the secre-
tary of the interior to negotiate with
the owners of the Calaveras big tree
grove for the purchase of that property
and the adjacent forest, is moving along
in a satisfactory name and doubtless
will pass both houses of congress with
out serious objection. The only diff
Guilty to be anticipated in the saving of
the sequoias in Calaveras county is that
which will arise when it comes to agree
ing upon a price to be paid. For many
years past the owner of the grove has
been Mr.. Sperry, but last January an
eastern man agreed to purchase the
forest for 500, 900, and he paid down
81 900. When the Sierra Club heard of
this it called a meeting and invited MI.
Sperry to be present. He came, and in
the course of the talk with the club
members he stated that he felt consider
able doubt whether the purchase of the
grove would be contaminated, because
that was dependent upon securing
eastern capital, the man who took the
option not being prepared himself to pay
the hundred thousand dollars. Mr.
Sperry waiting to see how the easterner
would succeed in his attempt to raise
the bulk of the money before anything
further should be done, and this was the
policy the club agreed upon.
But afterwards other clubs and news
papers took the matter up and the result
is the presentation Of the resolution Of
Representative De Vries. 1t seems
hardly doubtful now that the purchase
from Mr.. Sperry will be completed,
because it is certain that the government
will offer a fair price for the grove and
forest so that the eastern people have a
The Conservative, 1900-04-12

The committee
FUND. having in charge
the fund for the
benefit of Mrs. Guy V. Henry, the
widow of General Henry, of the United
States army, has received a number of
contributions as the result of the pub
LEGATION of the fact that such a fund was
being arranged for, without any syste-
matte work having been undertaken to
swell that fund.
The publication of the fact that a
committee had been formed has brought
in a number of responses, not only in
the shape of contributions, but in letters
from those who are in sympathy with
their willingness to cooperate. The last
letter received on this subject comes
from Adjt.. Gen. w. Liller, who writes
from Lancaster, Pa. He says:
cit affords mt much pleasure to learn
of the movement to raise a fund for the
widow of Gen. Guy V. Henry. I had
deprecated the fact that the memory Of
one who has rendered the country most
valuable services seemed to have been
almost forgotten. I recognized in
General Henry an American soldier and
gentleman, and took what I deemed the
initiative step toward honoring the dead
hero when I suggested and asked the
adoption of his name for a camp of the
National Association of Spanish meri-
can Wa Veterans, which was legally
admitted into our folds, February 21st
of this year, at Shamokin, Pa. This
camp is known as Gen. Guy V. Henry,
No. 10, Dept. of Pennsylvania, Spanish
American War Veterans
81 believe this step will be the fore
runner of the organization of other
camps throughout the country to cherish
his memory. I shall be glad to be of
service at any time in aiding the COM
mittee. Wishing for the movements
unbounded success, believe me,
Yours very sincerely,
w. @. LnLER."
The total contributions thus far re-
ceived are So, 702. 25.
Information concerning this move
ment can be obtained from any of the
officers of the committee, but checks
should be sent to the treasurer, A. 8.
Frissell, $50 Fifth Ave-, New York.
Congress, mindful Of the popular in
dignation over the Porto Rican bill, will
postpone making "precedents' until
| after election.
The Conservative, 1900-04-12

Congress, mindful Of the popular in.
dignation over the Porto Rican bill, will
postpone making "precedents' until
after election.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
Price Of Cotton Rises Rapidly.

Kansas City, Sept. 10.-The cotton
market opened irregular and excited
with prices up 43 to 81 points on a
wave of buying the equal of which has
not been witnessed on change in many
years. Every broker had buying OF
sders. Representatives of Southern
and foreign interests frantically en-
deavored to secure enormous blocks
OF cotton which for brief period,
seemed to become priceless. After
call tumble Of Is to 26 points oc-
Cured under a sudden turn-about OF
the holders for profits. But the mark
ct showed amazing recuperative ener-
gies and in the face of weak late ca
bles, rebounded IL to Is points woth
rush on general buying. The ex-
citement in the pit was unprecedented.
Thereafter fluctuations were violent
both ways tho at no time did the
bears claim the slightest influence.
The origin of the bull drive and the
panic of the bears was the West In
dian hurricane in the heart of Texas
best cotton country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doinss of Hawkeye Residents at the
Nations CapitaI.

Washington, Sept. S.-Postmasters
appointed in Iowa: Bethlehem,
Wayne county, Edward A. Marshall,
vice w. G. Hancock, resigned; De
Kalb, Decatur county. William L. VIII
son, vice B. De Kalb, resigned; Lee,
Ringgold county, Richard Emerson,
vice J. E. Opdike, resigned.
Rural free delivery will be estab-
lished on September Is at Aurora Bu-
chanan county, with one carrier;
length of route 251a miles, population
served 565, carrier r. Albert Tennis.
The postoffice at Castleville will be
discontinued
The president has commissioned
Harper w. Wilson as postmaster at
Audubon, and Joseph e. Farrell at
Mason City.
Fourth class postmasters commits
,sioned-Bert C. Ellsworth, Kanawha;
Charles B. Chenowith, Marshall;
Roger Fowler, River Sioux
L. Duncan Kilbourn. of Iowa, has
been appointed bookbinder in the
government printing office. Oscar
Nelson, M. j. Nevins and J. A. West,
all of Iowa. received full appointment
as compositors in the same Office.
K. murphy, VI IOWA, Is felHStdtSu
as compositor.
Iowa Pensions.
Original - Hiraman Gabriel, Keo-
kuk, $40; Calvin w. McCray, Vim
cennes, Sc; James w. Ramsey, Garner,
Sc; Frank Shower Sabula, Sc; Sid
ney B. Woodford, Brighton, SIP; Vim.
B. Whittier, Soldiers Home. MARSHALL
town, S. Renewal-Wm N. H. Low,
Maxwell, S12. Increased-Lewis S..
Kennedy, Norfolk, $40; Geo. c. Allen,
Burt, IS; Matthew H. c. McIlhinney,
Carbon, $S; Townson R. Jones, Bed
ford, SIT; John Weight, Alexandria,
$l2; Napoleon B. Morrison, Creston,
SIT; VIM. Logsdon, Northboro. $12;
John Workman. Perry, SIP: Harry
Green, Dubuque, $6; David Farmean,
Oakville SIT. Original widows
Julia A. Erb, Keokuk. $12; Martha
Tisdale, Lyons, $S.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
Object to brushing the CAM"

Sioux City, Sept. 1O.-Sioux City's
Humane society is up in arms against
the saloonkeepers because of the gen
eral violation of the laws that prohibit
the connection of children and minors
with the liquor traffic. 1t is charged
that in Germania park, beer garden
that is quite a famous resort on Sun,
days, boys and girls wait on the pa
irons and draw beer and other drinks
for them and serve them. Children
also rush the can" almost unrestrict-
edly in some parts of the city. Notice
has been served ON the park manage
ment and saloonkeepers that these
practices must stop or else injunctions
will be secured to close their places.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
Mckinley Makes Public His
Letter Accepting Repub-
lican Nomination.
is AN ABLE -Docggss'E ENT.
President Severely criticise2s 9. yan's
Plan for Philippine Pr,s s 'rate
and Shows That Such meme
Would Be Essence of Militia g..

Washington, Sept. TO- Pre- 1T
McKinley's letter accepting the .rumi-
nation for president on the republican
ticket was made pubic today. 1t is a
document of great length and goes full
ly into the issues of the present cam
paign. President Mckinley treats o.
the Philippine question at length, re-
viewing the events leading up to the
present situation.
He seeks to show that the present
situation has been forced upon the ma
tion by circumstances and that there
has not been time since the destruc-
ton of the Spanish fleet when we
could or should have left the Philip
pines.
He asserts that his policy will be
"to establish in the islands govern
ment suitable to the wants and condi-
tions of the inhabitants and prepare
them for self-government.
He severely criticises Mr.. Bryan's
plan for protectorate, asserting that
it would be prolific of dangers and that
"a military support of authority not
our own is the very essence of mill
tarfsm.'
He declares that all who supported
the war with Spain and the ratification
of the peace treaty logically should be
in agreement having helped to incur
the Inevitable responsibilities result
ing therefrom.
He defends the republican tariff pol
the progress made toward establishing
the independence of Cuba.
He reviews the silver planks of the
parties which have nominated Mr..
Bryan and declares that if another is
sue is paramount the declaration for
immediate free coinage makes that
issue of present Importance.
AS to the trusts, Mr.. Mckinley says
that combinations which control neces-
sary commodities by suppressing nat
ural and ordinary competition are OBJ
noxious conspiracies and should be
made the subject of penal and prohib-
itory legislation.
He recommends the encouragement
of American shipping and commerce.
He notes the United States was the
only one of the powers to undertake
to use it's good offices with Great Bri-
tain on behalf of the Beers.
He promises support of the merit
system in the civil service at home and
in the island possessions.
He promises continuance of the ma.
tion's present policy, designed to with
draw from China and prevent its dis,
memberment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
Gov. ShaM,s Itinerary.

Des Moines, Sept. THE itinerary
of Governor Leslie M. Shaw has been
announced at republican national head
quarters. 1t is as follows: Opened
campaign Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Sedalia,
Mo-, after which he spoke at Kewanee,
H., Wednesday, Sept. 5, and at Oquaw-
ka, ILL.,, Thursday, Sept. 6: he will
speak at Lanard, ILL.,, Saturday, Sept 8.
Beginning Monday, Sept. 10, he will
tour the state of South Dakota, until
Saturday Sept. Is. Monday, Sept. III,
he will speak at Des Moines; Tuesday,
Sept. is, at Ponca, Neb.; Wednesday,,
Sept. 19, at Randolph, Neb.; Thurs
day, Sept. 20. at Scribner, Neb.; Fri
day, Sept. 81, at Genoa, Neb.; Satur-
day, Sept. %, at Silver Creek, Neb. Be-
ginning Monday. Sept. "a, he will make
six speeches in Indiana, closing Satur-
day, Sept. 30. in that state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
OHIO CAMPAIGN OPENED.
Big Crowd Gathered to Hear Senators
Foraker, Depew and Hanna.

Youngstown, Sept. S.-The republic
cans OF Ohio formally opened the pres
ldentlal campaign here today with
large parade, followed by meeting
which for enthusiasm, eloquence and
attendance has rarely been equalled in
the state. Senators Depew, Foraker
and Hanna We're the magnets that
drew thousands of visitors from all
parts of Ohio and western Pennsylva-
MIA. The procession was in eight di-
visions, nearly four miles in length, and
in addition to the campaign clubs from
various cities and towns was made up
of numerous and attractive industrial
exhibits When Wick Park, where the
speaking took place, was reached fully
10000 people were in waiting. On ac-
count of the immense crowd two meet
ings were held at the same time. Gov
ernor Nash, president of the day, made
a brief speech introducing Senator For
aker. The latter was greeted by pro.
longed cheers and during his speech
was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause.
Foraker was followed by Chauncey
M. Depew, who at the outset predicted
that New York would roll up an old
fashioned majority for Mckinley and
Roosevelt in November. Discussing inn
perialism he said:
Il know of no situation so absurd as
for Col. Bryan to stand up before an
Ohio audience and describe William
Mckinley as an emperor. Mckinley,
who, boy and man, has been your
neighbor all his life, who has been
good soldier, good citizen, an able
congressman and most brilliant pres
ident. whose whole life from the time
he enlisted as boy until today, has
been at the service of his country and
for his country's best interest, Will
liam Mckinley, an emperor" .Depew
then proceeded to contrast the pro-
phecies of the democratic leaders in
1896 and the fulfilled promises of the
republicans, and concluded as follows:
"The safety of our country, the glo-
ry of our flag, the preservation Of our
industries, the expansion of our com
merce, the continuance and increase of
our prosperity, are in the hands of the
American people. If Mckinley Is
elected, they are assured, if Bryan is
elected, they are in peril" The over
flow meeting was addressed by Sena-
tor Hanna, Congressman Taylor and
Col Charles Dick.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
Imperial Edict Gives Him
Power for Settlement of
Chinese Trouble.
MAY MAKE OWN TERMS.
Ii Hung May Now Arrange Settle
ment With the Powers on His Own
Responsibility Without Consulting
the Emperor.

Washington, Sept 10.-The Chinesc
Minister has received an imperial
edict comforting on Ii Hung Chang ex-
traordinary power for the complete
settlement of the Chinese trouble. 1t
gives him authority to make any
terms according to his own discretion,
without referring them to the Etnper.
or. This is unusual authority and it
is claimed at the Chinese legation
gives Ii Hung Chang credentials ade-
quate to meet all objections hereto
fore raised as to his power to nego.
tlate for peace. The edict is dated
two weeks ago but it is just forwarded
from Lii Hung. Minister WI delivered
it to the state department this morn
ing.
Little Chance for Negotiations.
Washington, Sept. 1O.-The follow
Ing has been received from Chaffee by
the war department:
Taku, Sept. 4, 2 p. m.-Evidence ac-
cumulates that diplomatic relations
will not be resumed here for a lons
time. The Russian legation will leave
very soon for Tien Tsin. 1t appears
to me certain the Chinese government.
will not return here whilst the foreign
army remains and if this is true our
Legation can transact no business. My
opinion is that Peking is to be merely
camp for the foreign army pending
settlement by the powers at other
points.
Power for London Minister.
Londn, Sept. 10.-The Chinese Min
lister in London, it is understood, mas
received credentials authorizing the
opening of peace negotiations. 1t is
intimated that similar powers are con
ferred on the Chinese Minister at 9th
Ell capitals.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
DR.. F. w. HlNITT's RESIGNATION.
Presbytery viii Act This Week.-Mrs.
oIutions of Regret.

AT congregational meeting of the
First Presbyterian church last We'd
nesday evening, the resignation of DIR.
F. w. Hinitt as pastor of the church,
was formally accepted and commit
tee appointed to procure pastor to
supply the vacancy.
DR.. Hinitt, as has been previously
stated, has accepted a call to the presl-
dency of Parsons college at Fairfield.
and his pastoral relations with the
First Presbyterian church will close
October /. The congregation regrets
to part with him, and at the recent ses-
sion passed resolutions expressing the
true sentiment of every member of the
congregation. A. w. Buchanan, Allen
S. H. Harper and G. e. Boude were ap-
pointed as committee to supply the
vacancy.
Resolutions by Congregation.
The following resolutions were re-
ported by the committee appointed to
draft the same:
Whereas, Our beloved pastor, DR..
f. w. Hinitt, has rendered his resigna-
ton and asked that the pastoral rela-
tions between him and this congrega-
tion be dissolved, as previously set out
in his letter to our congregation, said
letter being set out in the minutes Of
this meeting. Therefore
Resolved, That it is with sincere
regret that we receive this letter.
Resolved, That it is the sense OF
our congregation that DR.. Hinitt has
been an able, devout and faithful pas
tor; that we realize the great good he
has done for our church and our COM
munity, and be it further
Resolved, That with the feeling
above expressed we concur in his
request that the pastoral relations ex-
listing between him and this congrega-
ton be dissolved and ask the Presby-
terry of Iowa to dissolve the same as
requested.
Capt. S. H. Harper,
&c. Campbell Janney,
"Capt. j. G. Hutchison."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
ty and 1,5oo lives We're lost National
aid is asked for
Tracks Washed Away.

Houston, Texas, Sept 1O.-The In.
ternational and Great Northern rail-
road ran out two trains in the hope OF
getting thru to Galveston. The second
train left at o'clock and got thru as
far as La Marque and remained there
until nearly midnight when it returned
to this city as the track beyond was
washed away, and it was impossible to
reach Virginia Point whence boats can
cross to Galveston. All along the
route We're evidences of the ruin and
havoc wrought by the elements. From
one-half to tWo-thirds of the Western
Union Telegraph company's wires are
down. 1t will take some time to repair
the damage.
At Genoa the depot building was
total wreck and other buildings were
severely twisted, some being demoi-
ished. At Webster the wind had COM
pletely demolished half the houses in
town. At Clear Creek stores and res
dences were blown down and at Dick
inson the havoc was almost complete.
Six persons were killed and number
of dead cattle lined the side of the
road. Refugees from Virginia Point
say that everything there is swept
away and the beach is strewn with pr
amos and household effects from Gal
weston. One man says he saw six
dead bodies on the beach.
The Morning News today prints an
appeal for contributions in cash, cloth
ing and provisions for the needy and
suffering people of Galveston and otn-
er storm stricken places. The cotton
crop thruout southern and central
Texas is seriously injured.
Port Arthur Unscathed.
Beaumont, Texas, Sept. TO- The
towns of Sabine Pass and Port Arthur,
news from which has been anxiously
awaited, passed thru a terrific storm
Saturday virtually unscathed. Two
men are reported drowned at Sabine
Pass. Some damage was done in both
places by the water rising on the
streets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
Wyoming is Launched.

San Francisco, Sept S.-The coast
defense monitor Wyoming was sue.
cessfully launched this morning from
the yards of the Union Iron Works
in the presence of thousands of peo-
pie. Little more than the hull is fin
ished, but the work is being pushed
forward Miss Hattie Warren, daugh,
ter of Senator Warren, christened
the vessel.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
Storm Sweeps North.
oTTuMWA is INTERESTED.
Herbert Brown, Formerly of This City,
in Galveston Storm.

Mrs. Della Randel, of 347 Clay street
is greatly concerned over the safety
of her brother G. Herbert Brown, who
is resident of Galveston, Texas, the
storm swept city, where so many lives
were lost. Mrs. Randel has not heard
from her brother and consequently is
greatly alarmed lest he should be liz
cluded among the dead. Mr. Brown
was born and raised in Ottumwa. He
is son of Rev. Simeon Brown. de-
ceased, formerly pastor of the First
Congregational church. G. H. Brown
formerly published paper called The
Table Talk" in Ottumwa, and at pres
ent is editor of ''The Saturday Review"
prominent society," music and art
journal at Galveston. His Office is To-
Gated in room of the Telephone build
ing, corner of Twenty-second and
Church streets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
PENN COLLEGE OUT OF DEBT.
Friends Raise Necessary Amount and
Place it on a Firm Financial Footing.


Oskaloosa, Sept. S.-Yesterday was
great day for Penn college at the
Iowa yearly meeting of Friends in
this city. The last dollar of the $780,
900 endowment was raised. Previous
to that time $4,000 had been pledged
and report to that effect was made.
The Friends came forward at once,
and in less than an hour the balance
was pledged. This not only gains an
endowment of $4,000. but it also Sc
cures to the college fine fifty-acre
tract of land. This land was donated
by Charles and Albert Johnson, con-
ditional on the raising of $4,000.
The land is worth an additional
$4,000. President Rosenberger has
been granted years leave of alb
sence, and he and party leave to-
night to spend nine months in Eu-
rope.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
FOUND DEAD ON THE FLOOR.
Mrs. Mary kehoe, of Mt. Pleasant, Dies
in a Mysterious Manner.

III mysterious MdHHST.
Mt. Pleasant, Sept .10.--Saturday
morning the dead body of Mrs. Mary
Kehoe was found on the floor of her
kitchen in the north part of the city.
She resided alone and it is thought she
had been dead some time when her
body was found. w. A. Smith, a
neighbor, called at the house about 2
o'clock Friday morning and discovered
the body, and it was then cold and
rigid. All the doors and windows were
open and lighted lamp was on the
stove, indicating that she had died
during the Night. The coroner, J. NJ.
Brunner, impaneled a jury consisting
of T. c. French, B. G. Chandler and B.
l.. Packenham, and the verdict was
that she came to her death from caus-
es unknown, but with no signs of vio-
lence or suspicious circumstances.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
TuTTLE RELEASED ON PAROLE.
Charlton Man, Convicted of Murderous
Assault, Out of Prison.

Charlton, Sept. Especial l.)-Tom
Tuttle, the boy convicted of attempted
murder of Miss Annie Hemming last
winter and sentenced to six years i'm
prisonment, has been paroled on good
behavior after serving scarcely six
months and is once more in our CITY,
Tom confessed to the deed and impli-
Gated one Sandahl, whom the author
tiles failed to convict, and it was this
failure that induced some sympathetic
citizens to secure Toms release.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
CALLS LABOR UNION A TRUST.
Justice HaIIoran Renders An Impor-
tant Decision at Des Moines.

Des Moines, Sept. 7.-Justice Hal
loran yesterday rendered decision in
the justice court in the case of Ryan
VS.. Chas. Weitz and son in which he
held that the labor union is pool or
trust, the operation of which is in di-
rect violation of section 5000 of the
Code of Iowa. which says:
Any corporation or organization
having for its object the maintenance
or regulation of any commodity is a
trust or pool
The American and English encyclo-
pedia of law specifically defines labor
to be commodity and it is on these
two authorities that Halloran formed
his opinion. Ryan is backed by the
Transfers union of Des Moines, which
will take the case to the district court
on writ of error. In all probability
the supreme court ultimately will be
called upon to settle the question.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-11
COUNT ON AMERICA AND FRANCE.
Russian Officials Think They Will Ad.
here to Russia's Proposals.

ST. Petersburg, Sept 10-It is be-
lieved in well informed circles here
that the adherence of the United
States and France to Russia's proposal
to withdraw the troops of the powers
from Peking may now be relied upon.
Japan's acceptance is also expected,
and the support of Germany and Greac
Britain is not yet despaired of. But il
they do not agree to do so, Russia. it
is again asserted, will nevertheless
firmly maintain her decision to with
draw her troops from Peking.