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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
THE HOUSEsOF CONGRESS-
Doings of Today in the Senate and
the House.

4 Washington, Jan. S,-(By Associated
Press. )-ln the senate Pertigrsw offer
ed resolution authorizing the admin
lstration to offer mediation between
Great Britain and the South African
republics and said he would speak on
the subject. McI.arin of South Caro-
lima. gave notice of an amendment to
the financial bill, repeating the tax on
bank circulation.
Allen of Nebraska offered resolu-
,is ton calling upon each cabinet officer,
forssan it9Snizea statenent OF the
amount ofrshe fifty millions defsnsei
fund each department had expended.
Adopted. The Pe1tigrew resolution
calling upon the secretary of3.,he navy
for Dewey's report, in which he made
the statement he could take Manila
any time, was adopted. Pettigrew's
resolution calling upon the secretary
OF war for information as to the alleg-
ed interview between Torres OF the
Filipino army, and Otis, was called up.
Ihs substitute of Lodge Of aIassachu-
sets, calling upon the president to
furnish the General information re-
garding the Philippine insusree,ion
contained in the official documents,
was accepted by Pettigrew, who said:
tive have attacked an ally tits i'm
portant that the representatives Of the.
people in congress should know facts.
| believe We have attacked an ally L
belleveWe have gone further in dishonor
toward an ally fighting with us than
any other nation ever WENT. Stewart
Thought this rast the time for discus
sion, as to how the ton began
1t has begun, said he. Tits now
nv country's cause and | do not pro
pose to admit it wicked cause" Lodge
said he could not even by silence adj
init that the statements of Psttigrew.
were accurate. Il do not believe we
have attacked an ally said he. q am
sure we never recognized the Filipino
government. The president acted
thruout in conformity with the law
and the facts will uphold his course. .
Pettigrsw's resolution. al his request.
Went over until Wednesday. At
O'Clock the financial bill became the
regular order. After Il short, coloquy
between Aldrch and Jones, of sArkan-.
sas, the latter saying that there was
no disposition on the democratic side
to delay the bill, recognizing that the
republicans have majority and can
pass the bill, Aldrieh asked the bill
to go over for day.
ln the House.
The committee on rules reported.
The house passed a resolution for I'M
vestigaeion by the committee of the
pcstottices in charge of Postmasters
Graham at Provo, Utah. and Smith,
at Logan, Utah, who are said to be
guilty of polygamous practices.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
CORONER no INVESTIGATE.
Young Girl Dies Under Christian Sci-
ence Treatment

Council Bluffs, Jan. s.-Ethel Yates,
aged 10, of Tabor. died unde,
Christian Science treatment in this
city Friday night. Miss Yates came
here five weeks ago TO visit the family
of James Carter. Two weeks ago she
was taken sick and Dr.. Bellinger. a re-
putable physicianof this city, was sent
for. few days later her mother ar
rived and Immediately dismissed Dir.
BeAinger and secured the services OF
one Brother James" 'divine healer
of Omaha, to treat the case. Miss Yates
begged of her mother to employ ply
sician, but of no avail. The healer took
charge and the girl finally died. A
postmortem disclosed appendicitis as
the cause of death. The coroner is
holding an inquest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

the precedent of generations ought not
to be broken in this way. NJ. l.. Tenn
pie of Clarke replied on behalf of the
Gear men. He claimed that every man
ought to be willing to vote openly and
before the world, and have his constit-
uents and the state know how he had
voted. He pleaded that it was in the
interests OF fairness. incidentally Mr..
Temple criticised the Des Moines news
papers, saying that they had not given
showing in their columns.
w. FL. Byers of Harlan followed,
speaking for the Cummins people. His
speech was declared the effort of the
evening. "The Australian ballot law
he said, ''for which am proud TO say
| voted, and for which Mr.. Temple also
voted, is based on the principle that a
secret ballot is the safest guard against
corruption. That principle is ON the
statute books of Iowa, and of almost
every state. We stand for its applica-
ton here. We ask that this caucus be
SO conducted that every man may vote
the sentiment which is in his heart,
without fear of pressure or of criti-
cism.'
.Messrs. Stallcop OF Sac and Clark of
Hamilton spoke for the secret ballot.
Carter of Sioux and Cowles of Kos
suth advocated the open ballot. The
amendment was voted down, 3S to AZ,
the vote being the same as that on
speaker. except that Chairman Dows
did not vote. 1t was rising vote. This
motion disposed of, Secretary Prentis
called the roll and the members re-
sponded to their names by calling their
choices for speaker. The roll call re-
suited:
For Bowen-Ayres OF Chickasaw, Ba-
ker of Cass, Barringer of Palo Alto,
Bengston of Jefferson, Black of
Mills, Blakemore OF Taylor, Bowen
of Allamakee, Boysen of Audubon,
Buchanan of SNapello, Carter of
Sioux, Cold of Tama, Cowles of
Kossuth, Grouse of Adams, Dows of
Linn, Dunham of Delaware, Edwards
of Butler, Gibson of Union, Graft of
Page, Harbert of Benton, Hasselquist
of Lucas, Hawk of Jasper, Hinkle of
Wayne, Hurn of Cerro Gordo, jerks of
Pottawattamie, Jones of Mahaska,
Keck of Van Buren, Kendall of Monroe,
Let's of Louisa, Lyman of Poweshiek,
Miller of Cedar, Patton of Franklin,
Payne of Appanoose, Putnam of Pot
tawattamie, Roome of Winneshiek,
Sokol of Jones, Stratton of Montgom-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

Z E. . j. ! d
cry, Stuckslager of Linn, Sweet OF
Bremen Temple Of Clarke, Towfler
of Floyd, Townsend OF Calhoun. Will
son of Washington, Wilson Of Keokuk
-43. S84 ~
For Eaton-Anderson OF Warren,
BarlSley of Boone, Barrett of Wood
+ bury, Bennett Of Carroll, Blake OF
Webster, Byers Of Shelby, Carr OF
Polk, Clark of Hamilton, Clarke oil
Dallas, Coburn of Cherokee, Eaton OF
Mitchell, Eilleraof Decatur. Furry OF
/ Hardin, Head Of Greene, Hilsinger OF
jackson, Hughes of lows, Kent Of Po-
scahontas, Kerr of Grundy, Kimball OF
Marshall, .Koto of Winnebago. McCur-
dy of Buchanan, Miller OF Fayette,
Myers of Dickinson, Overfeld of How.
ard. Prentis Of Ringgold, Sanfee OF
Woodbury. Scott of Ida, Shambaugh
of Madison, Stallcop of Sac, Stewart
of Polk, Thnenen of Scott, Veneman
tof Story, Warren cf Marion, Nay ol
T Hancock, Wilson of Buena Vista, viii.
som of Adair, Wise of BlaekhaWk
Wright OF Guthrie-3s.
ss following the roll call Mr.. Eaton
moved that the election of DIR. Bowen
be made unanimous. Byers and Carr
seconded the motion, and its carried
without dissent. DR.. Bowen thanked
he caucus for the he 1or, and prom.
sisedSto administer the office to the best
ofshis abilit ty.sSMr. Eaton wasEthen call.
ed for, and congratulated DIR. Bowen
and assured him of his earnest support
making a plea for harmony in the ses.
sion about to open.
The election of other officers pro.
sceeded rapidly, a ballot being taken
on each The Gear-BoWen ticket
went Through without opposition as
follows;
Chief clerk IS. Al. Carr OF Warren. \
First assistant clerk John A. Cook
Second assistant clerk--W. j. Han.
lon. &
Heist.
Enrolling clerk Miss Clara Keller.
Journal cle1lS-A. U. Swan.
Assistant journal clerk Roy Burns
Assistant postmistressa4J Jennie Brice
File clerk w. Parsons.
Bill clerk Bessie Conger.
Sergeant-at-arms- p. G. Greer.
Chief doorkeeperT ThAd b. Maxon.
Continued on page 81
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
THE CLARK CASE.
WhIteside Te.tifes TO am Attempt at
Bribery.

Washington. Jan. (By Associated
Press 1.-The senate committee on
privileges and elections continued the
investigation of the charges against
Clark of Montana e
Ex-senator Whiteside testified that
as 4 member of the committee to in
restigate the state capitol commission.
he made areport charging corruption.
He had been offered So 500 and in order
to he able to. expose bribery in the leg
islature, he suggested the SIM be paid
over. He wanted some one to accept
methods.
Have YOU received S35. 1000 tor this
pretended eSposure?" asked & Faulk-
ner.
Il have not received $s5 900 or any
other sum- the witness replied.
Recess. e
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
The Captain and Crew of the
Steamer Ella Picked
Up at Sea.
CAPTAINS WIFE SAVED
Steamer Gcorgiana Saves tile Lives OF
Those Aboard Ella, Which Fomn-
dered Saturday Enronte From
Perth Amboy to Halifax.

New York, Jam s.(By Associated
Press. THE steamer Georgiana, from
London. rescued at sea on January s,
Captain s,ango and crew OF thirty
men, also the captains wife. two chill
dren, and nurse. of the steamer Ella,
which fomdered ri sea on the same
date on voyage from Perth .Anboy
to Halifax.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Iovya Pensions.
Small Wreck at nsanyilIe.

Danville. Jan. Burlington freight
train No. N was standing on the main
track a, Danville station at about s.
O'clock Saturday evening, when an ex-.
ira freight train rounded the curve Il
short distance behind the caboose of
No. III, and before it could be brought
to.a stop had crashed into the caboose.
The latter and several cars OF No. X
We're jammed and smashed more Or
less, and the engine of the extra was
injured slightly. The track was
blocked but Il few hours, however, aud
the damage to the cars was slight.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

i ties of the state. In this way the SEN
( atorship was mere incident What
may follow will be only incidental and
! formal.
Cummins and his supporters de-
.:sciaed in their caucus to stay in the
fight.
w. Blythe, the manager Of sena-
tor Gears campaign; said:
he claims Of the Eaton people have
4 been that Eaton was from six to ten
votes stronger than Mr.. Cummins IN
the house. My own belief is that Mr..
n (Seas has over fifty votes of the eighty
4 one votes in the house, and that he has
& tWenty-six votes in the senate, and he
\ will have upwards of seventy y-six votes
insthe joint caucus.
/ ~ The fight over the speakership has
been the only hope of the Cummins
people for successful attack upon Mr..
Gear S vote, their claim being that the
sIccess of Mr.. Eaton together9with the
S Spossible advantage to be derived from
st he distribution Of the patronage of the
speakership wonld lead to a stampede
from Mr.. Gear to Mr.. Cummins, and in
& view of the election Of DR.. Bowen Mr..
Gears election. may be prophesied with
confidence. Mr.. Eaton has made a
/ very vigorous and capable fight for the
speak kership and merits the congratula-
Mions he has received.n
4 The Caucus.
The caucus metsats s o'clock in the
house chamber Representative W. G.
Dows of Linn had been agreed on in
: advance for chairman. He Represented
The Gear forces. For secretary, the
I Gummins men had named p. Il. Prem
tiEs Of Ringgold. The other officers,
named by agreement in advance, and
ratified as soon- zyss the caucus met,
were: Tellers, Way OF Hancock, Clark
Of Hamilton, Cowles of Kossuth, and
Payne of sApnanoose 8 doorkeepers, G.
/ G: Mccarthy and Coli 4 6. Stewart Of
Waukon.
Form OF the Ballot.
After the organization of the caucus,
It was moved to proceed to elect a
speaker by roll call of the members.
An amendment to this was offered by
Miller OF Fayette, to max lit an open
ballot. This precipitated she debate.
JNdge Carr, of Polk spoke first, favor
Ing the secret ballot; and urging that
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
building Trades council.

Milwaukee. Jan. s.-(By Associated
Press. The National Building Trades
Council OF America met in annual cons
vention today. ABOUT 125 delegates
were present from all parts Of the uil-8
ion. Mayor Rose gave an address of
welcome.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
NEWS FROM ELDoN.
Items orIntercst From that Busy Rail-
road Town.

Eldon, Jan. s.-AIrs. HEST has re-
turned from Des Moines.
Miss ,Mayme O'Connell has returned
to Davenport. where She will attend
the Immaculate Conception school,
D. j. Lloyd and daughter Carrie
spent Saturday at 0ttumwa. Miss Car
'rie played ut the recital at the Conser-
vatory that evening.
VIII Irwin has returned from Des
Moines, wheresne attended i hardware
dealers convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
NAsH1NAUGURATED.
New Governor Of Ohio Takes Ilis Place
aaEyecutlve. @

Columbus, JAN Shy Associated
Press. AT noon today Hon. George
4. Nash, was inaugurated governor Of
Ohio, succeeding Asa S. Bushnell. The
oath of office was administered by
Chief Justice Shauk, of the supreme
court, following which Governor Bush
nell presented the new governor with
his commission. Following the inaug-
uration ceremonies was magnificent
parade, in which civic, military and po-
Elitical organization participated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
VIM A. Hammond Dead

Washing Jan. S.-Dr. William a..
Hammond, former surgeon general of
the United States army, died here Fri
day night. Dir, Hammond conducted a
sanitarium here for several years. He
had a notabiesand somewhat checlSered
career. He was on the retired list at
the time OF his death, but at one time
lost his position in the army. and was
restored afterea hard fight.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
TMU RPH Y FOR PRINTER.
Selected by Bowen Caucus Ted
ford Will BE State Binder.

Moines, Han. s.. Especial AT
the caucus of5the Bowen people B
Murphy, of .Ninson, editor of the Eagle
was deeidedlupon for state printer and
Howard Tedford, ofSMt. Ayr, for state
binder.
The democratic members of the leg
islature today decided to make Cate
Sells, of Vinten, their candidate fol
UniaedS tates senator.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
May Abolish Eaome for Blind.

Des Moines, Jan. S.-An effort will
be made in the Legislature to abolish
the industrial home for the blind at
Knoxville, and utilize the buildings as
u nucleus for new normal school.
Experience has demonstrated thar as
school the Knoxville insti-
tuition has not been pronounced sue
cess, either in an industrial OF financial
WAY Hal.g.s .3l .t M
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Roings OF EHaNiseye rscsidents AT tho
Nations Capital.

Washington, Jan. s. NJ j.. Powers,
letter carrier at Dubuque, has BEEN
promoted from 5000 to $3.50.
Ioyya Pensions. s!s5
Original Robert w. Ellison. Mason
City, SIS; Ozro Morton Holstsin. SS.,
Increase Benjamin r. Shipley,S Big
Springs, $40 to Si2 Reissue Andrew
Duncan, Cedar Rapids, $40. Reissue
and increase George i. Tennant,
Popejoy, Sc TO $40. Original Widows;
etc. Sarah Ebel, Hayesyille, Sl2:: Mary
Little. Dodge, IS: Elizabeth Marks,
Sheffield, SIS; Emma Linda Clarke, Cres-
coe, S12. 80
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
roland Reed is worse.

New York, Jan. s.-(By Associated
Press. DIR. Baker, who has charge OF
Roland Reed. the actor. at St.iLuke's
hospital, aidNfoday that the patient
was temporarily not so comforta bly,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Su.ar Adyat,ces

New York, Jan. s. (I3y Associated
Press. II grades of refined sugars
advanced one-sixteenth Of q cent to-
day.
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w. j. O,Brten xslled. !.

Dubuque, Jan. 81. Special Con-
duetor W. j. O'Brien, of the Milwaukee
,,sas killed at Reno, Minn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
THE PLAGUE IN EsosoLuLU.
Infected District Has Been Burned to
Prevent Spread OF Disease.

Honolulu. Jan. l.{By Associated
Press. )-Seven additional cases of the
plague have developed sincs last ad-
vices, making thirteen to date. he
board OF health has decided TO take
radical steps to STAMP cut the scourge.
"A portion of the infected districr was
condemned and burned to the ground
yesterday. The future policy win be
to destroy AL infected buildings The
presence OF the disease in the city is
commencing to worry sugar men. who
fear their product Will be refused ad-
mission into the United States.
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Continued on page 81
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The committee on rules reported.
The house passed a resolution for IN
vestiga1ion by the committee of the
pcstoftices in charge of Postmasters
Graham at Provo, Utah, and Smith,
at Logan. Utah, who are said to be
guilty of polygamous practices
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-06

POSTMASTERS NAMED DURING YEAR.
Report Of Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Bristow--Re CONNIE endations.

Washington (Special) Fourth AS
sistant Postmaster General John L..
Bristow, in his annual report, recon-
mends an amendment to the interstate
commerce law prohibiting telegraph
and express companies, or their en-
ployes, from aiding or abetting in the
green goods or lottery swindles, or any
other schemes carried on partly by
mail and partly by common carrier
and in violation of the postal laws.
There were 1912 appointments Of
postmasters made during the past fis-
cal year, 14,435 being of the fourth
class and 707 being presidential. There
were 5000 postoffices established dur
ing the year, and 1912 offices were dis
continued, mostly due to rural free de-
livery extension and public highway
improvements.
A vigorous effort has been made
to suppress postofiices conducted
throughout the country for the sole
benefit of some corporation, nursery
company, patent medicine firm or
other private institution.
There were AZ designations and as
deaths of presidential postmasters, and
919 deaths and S013 designations of
fourth-class postmasters. On June 30
last the number of postoffices was 76,-
688, as follows: First class, 1874; sec
ond, 852; third, 1887; fourth, 72455.
The total number of arrests during
the year for offenses against the postal
laws was 1926, including 119 postmas-
ters, 29 assistant postmasters and 144
postofilce clerks, carriers and other
postal employees. OF the total number
arrested 526 We're convicted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-06
FLOODS CAUSE RUIN.
Hundreds Of Thousands Worth Of Propert,
Damaged and Three Lives Lost In
PennsyIvania.

Pittsburg, Pa. Especially After three
days of incessant rain a flood un.
precedented for this season of the
year and quite unexpected in its fury
swept down the Monongahela and AL
legheny Rivers. In their mad rush
the waters ruined hundreds of thou
sands Of dollars worth of property
caused the loss of at least three lives
temporarily threw out of employment
thousands of workmen by the forced
suspension of the many industrial es
adjustments lining the banks Of both
streams and rendered hundreds OF
families homeless.
November flood is quite common.
but it rarely reaches the dangerline
and for this season the steady rains Of
the past few days caused no alarm
The precipitation had been heavier
than usual in the mountains at the
headwaters of both rivers, however
The result was the fast rising waters
caught many wholly unprepared and
much valuable property that was tied
up for only moderate stage was car
ried away.
The lowlands in Pittsburg, Allie
gheny, South Pittsburg, Sharpsburg
and McKeesport are inundated and
nearly every plant fronting the two
rivers has been forced to shut down.
Hundreds of families in these districts
have either been driven from their
homes or are living in the upper floors
and using skiffs. There were many
narrow escapes from drowning during
the night and several men are reported
to the police as missing, but the only
known fatalities directly traceable to
the flood We're those of Koppman,
Flocker and Davis.
Davis and Flocker with three COM
panions, attempted TO row across the
Allegheny in skiff, which became
unmanageable and collided with a
coalboat. The men were thrown into
the river and Davis and Flocker
drowned. The others clung to the up.
turned boat and were rescued after be
ing carried two miles down the river
At Neville Island, the four-span rail.
road bridge in course of construction.
was swept away during the night. 1t
was being erected for the American
Steel and Wire Company, and was also
to be used for passenger traffic by the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Company.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-06
CLAIMS ON TWO SULTANS
American BattIeship Kentucky to Be
Sent to Morocco.
FOR MURDER OF AMERICAN CITIZENS
The Moorish Government Failed to Punish
the Murderers'-The Consul VIII Proceed
to the Moorish Court, and the Battlesbip
Will Back Up His Demands. Relations with
Turkey Still Friendly.

Washington (SpeciaD The State
Department has sent instructions TO
United States Consul Gummere, at
Tangiers, Morocco. to proceed to the
capital of that country, so far as pos
sible, on a United States man-of-war
to present afresh the claim of the
United States for indemnity on ac-
count OF the murder of Marcus Eza-
gum, a naturalized American citizen,
who was killed in June, 1900. The
warship, which probably will be the
Kentucky, recalled from Smyrna for
that purpose, will convey the Consul
from Tangiers to Mazagan, which is
the nearest port to Fez, the capital of
Morocco.
The indemnity demanded in behalf
Of the widow of Ezaguin amounts to
$4,000, and was based on the failure Of
the Moorish government to punish the
murderers. The Moorish government
declined the first demand, on the
ground that Ezaguin, by long residence
in Morocco, had become a Moorish
citizen under the terms of the Madrid
Convention. The State Department
however, holds now that the returned
naturalized citizen has a right to elect
whether he shall become a Moor or
leave the country, and EZaguin was
prevented from exercising that choice
by his murder.
In view of this fact, and the further
fact that the last discussion on this
subject between United States Consul
Gummere and the Moorish authorities
was without result, the State Depart
ment has thought the present to be a
fitting occasion to let Gummere pay
visit to the Sultan's court, where no
representative of the United States has
been for years, with full powers to close
the case of the murdered man and the
other claims that have been pending
against the government of Morocco.
The disposition of the United States
government is entirely friendly, but it
feels that it has not been given proper
consideration, and the Navy Depart
ment has been asked to supply a man
of-war to convey the Consul to Maza-
gan, the port nearest the Moorish cap
ital, and to await his future move
mentS.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-06
Sheriff Freeman Replies.

Denver, Col (SpeciaD THE Rocky
Mountain News prints the reply OF
Sheriff Freeman of Lincoln county to
the letter of District Attorney Meal
lister OF Colorado Springs concerning
the prosecution OF the persons who
lynched Preston Porter at Limon, Col,
recently, After alleging that he was
influenced into taking Porter from
Denver to Limon by the assurance of
leading citizens Of Lincoln county that
he would be allowed to pass through
LimOn unmolested to Hugo, where he
would be permitted to place Porter in
the county Jail. Sheriff Freeman de-
clares that it would be impossible to
get a jury in Lincoln or any adjoin-
ing county that would convict any one
charged with participation in the burn
ing of Porter