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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-21

fitness has been determined by training
and experience. We believe that en-
ployment in the public service in these
territories should be confined as far as
practicable to their inhabitants.
No Race Discrimination.
1t was the plain purpose of the fif-
teenth amendment to the constitution
to prevent discrimination on account
OF race or color in regulating the cleo
tive franchise. Devices of state gov
ernments,whether by statutory or con-
|stitutional enactment, to avoid the pur-
pose of this amendment are revolutions
AIRY and should be condemned.
Public movements looking to a
permanent Improvement of the roads
and highways of the country meet with
our cordial approval and we recon-
mend this subject to the earnest con-
sideration of the people and of the leg
islatrres of the several states.
Rural FREQ Delivery.
We favor the extension of
the rural free delivery service
wherever Its extension may be
Justified. In further pursuance
|of the constant policy of the re-
publican party to provide free homes
on the public domain, we rec
ommsnd adequate national legis-
larion to reclaim the arid
lands of the United States, preserving
control of the distribution Of water
for irrigation to the respective states,
and territories.
We favor home rule for, and the
early admission to statehood of the ter
ritories of New Mexico, Arizona and
Oklahoma.
War Taxes to be Reduced.
The Dingley act amended to provide
sufficient revenue for the conduct OF
the war has SO well performed it's work
that it has been possible to reduce the
war debt in the sum of $4,000, 900.
So ample are the governments rev
enues and so great is the public conf
dence in the integrity of its obligations
that its newly funded two per cent
bonds sell at a premium. The coun-
try is now justified in expecting, and
lit will be the. policy of the republic
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-21
PLATFORM Is ADOPTED.
Ringing Endorsement of President
and Republican Prosperity.
LODGE is PERMANENT CHAIRMAN
Massachusetts senator Delivers Elo-
quent Address ON the lssues-The
Vice Presidential Situation
Dolliver Gaining Strength.

Convention Hall, Philadelphia, June
2O.-The convention was called to order
at 1928 p. m. by Temporary Chairman
Wolcotr.
Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, of sMassa-
chusetts, was chosen permanent chair
man and Chas. w. johnson, of Minneso-
ia, secretary.
The convention adjourned at 1918
o'clock p. m. until 10 a. m. tomorrow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-21
Drowned In a Well,

West Point, June 19.-(SpeciaD-The
body OF J. II. Bohnenllamp was found
In we'll near his home, two miles
south of town Sunday morning. The
deceased had been worried over bus
mess matters and for the last week or
ten days has shown signs of insanity.
He leaves widow and eleven chill
dren.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-21

on all application for pastors by con-
gregations. Three candidates will be
appointed to preach trial sermons, the
congregation to choose one of the can
didates as it's pastor The synod divid-
ed on the subject, and it is not believed
the present law, which allows congre-
cations to call ministers at their own
discretion, will be changed. 4
The report of the Swedish Lutheran
Book Concern shows good growth of
the publishing business, with resources
now of $129,s31.
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IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doings of Hawkeye Residents ut the
Nations Capital

Washington, June 19.-Iowa post
masters appointed: Huntington, EN-
met county, Grail L. Jeglum, vice Sam
uel Reany, resigned; Hustled, Mitchell
county. Halvor L. Sander, vice G. H.
Farley, resigned.
A postotfice has been established at
Buckingham, Tama county, and Asa L.
Ames appointed postmaster.
Iowa Pcnsious.
Original-Jefferson Hoffman, Vail, Ss;
John Annable, Davenport, $40; Jacob
Shook, Panora, Sc; f. NJ Crouch, Oak
land, $12; Oliver d. Gridley, Corning,
IS; John Moore, Bootnal, Sc. !Addi-
tional-Thos. Tharp, Moscow, $40.
Supplemental-Geo. I. Hathaway, Red
field, Sc. Restoration and Increase
Joseph Luckens (dead, Marshalltown,
SIP. Increase-Amos S. Head, West
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swedl.l Lu,heran SYNOD.

Burlington, June 19.-The Swedish
Lutheran Synod opened yesterday with
President Norelius in the chair. Several
short addresses were made on topics
relating to church work and needs.
The plan of changing the law of
the church relative to calling ministers
was discussed this afternoon. 1t is
proposed to form q consistory to pass
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credited by the local foreign officials,
state that the legations at Picking were
safe on June 81. ADMIRAL Seymour
with 4 relieving column is reported
to have reached Picking.
st. Petersburg, June 2o.--yice Adj
miral AleNejeff from Port Arthur re-
porting the capture of the Taku forts
says the bombarding fleet was com.
manded by the Russian captain, Dub
rowolsli. The Russian losses we're two
officers and sixteen men killed, two
officers and sixty-seven men wounded.
The gunboats Giljak, Koreiez and Bohr
were damakgd.
Washington, June 2O.-A cab!egram
was received at the state department.
this morning from United States Con.
sui Fowler, at Che Foo. The consul
says no communication has been had
with Picking for six days past. The
mission at San Chow was looted but
1
ionaries off in safety to an unknown
place. The Chinese ships in the harbor
! have left for the south. The Russians
continue to land troops at TalSu. 3.
i London, June 2o.-The British adj
miralty has received cablegram from
Rear Admiral Bruce dated at Taku,
June is, via Che Foo June 20. After
mere mention of the capture of the
Forts at Taku, Bruce adds, '.The Chin
csc admiral was present with the allied
feet. his flag flying from Il cruiser.
At meeting on the 18th he agreed
to anchor with the fleet, putting out
his fires.
There is no news from the COM
mander-in-chief and the advance guard.
1 4 heavy fire was heard at Tien-Tsin
/ late on the 18th. Three thousand Rus
sian troops, commanded by major
general are here. My relations with
the allied authorities are most har-
monious.'
Washington, June 2o.-The American
minister at Toxic has telegraphed that
two transports with 1000 men aud
hundred horses sailed today for ralsu;
600 Japanese troops have already land
ed and five japanese warships are now
at Taku. The japanese government is
preparing to send additional forces
should necessity arise.
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wheaton a Major Genera,

Washington, June 19.-The president
today appointed General Lloyd Wheat
on major general of volunteers and
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H. Barry a
brigadier general of volunteers.
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MRS. BEvERIDGE Is DEAD.
Wife of Indiana senator Passes Ava,
This MORNING.

indianapolis, June 19.-Mrs. Bever-
idge, wife of Senator Beveridge, died
at the Sanitarium at Dansyille, N. Y,
this morning of heart failure. She has
been i'll several months.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-21

We favor the construction, owner
ship, control and protection of an is
thmian canal by the government OF
the United States. New markets are
necessary for the increasing surplus
of our farm products. Every effort
should be made to open and obtain new
markets especially in the Orient and
the administration is warmly to be
commended for it's successful effort to
commit all trading and colonizing
nations to the policy of the open door
in China. In the interest of our ex-
panding commerce, we recommend
that congress create a department of
commerce and industries in the charge
of n secretary with a seat in the cab
met. The United States consular sys-
tenn should be reorganized under the
supervision of this new department
upon such basis of appointment and
tenure as will render it still more SER
viceable to the nations increasing
trade. The American government
must protect the person and
property of every citizen
wherever they are wrongfully
violated or placed in peril.
We congratulate the women OF
America upon their splendid record of
public service in the volunteer aid as
ISOLATION and as nurses in camps and
hospitals during the recent campaign
of our armies in the eastern and wes-
tern Indies, and we appreciate their
faithful cooperation in all works of
education and industry
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Ist, milan. Canal Favored.

an party to bring about, reduction
of the war taxes.
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LEGATIONS SAFE JUNE u
State Department Hears From Con,
sui Fowler at Che Foo.
SAU CHOW MISSION IS LOOTED.
The Missionaries, However, Are Car.
ried Ofin Safety by Chinese Con.
eral-Russian Report Of Cap.
ture of Taku Forts.

London, June 2o.-shanghai reports
originating from Chinese sources and
credited by the local foreign officials,
state that the legations at Picking were
safe on June 81 ADMIRAL Seymour
with 4 relieving column is reported
to have reached Picking.
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Foreign Complication. Avoided.

President Mckinley has conducted
the foreign affairs of the United States
with distinguished credit to the Amer
lean people. In releasing us from the
yeNatious conditions of European al
lance tor the government of Samoa,
his course is especially to be commend.
ed. BY securing to our undivided con
troll the most important Island of the
Samoan group, and the best harbor in
the southern Pacific, every American
interest has been safe-guarded.
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Authority is Necessary.

Our authority could not be less than
our responsibility and wherever SOW.
ereign rights We're extended it became
the high duty of the government to
maintain it's authority, to put down
armed insurrection and to confer the
blessings of liberty and civilization up
on all the rescued peoples. The larg-
est measure of self-government consist
ent with their welfare and our duties
shall be secured to them by law. To
| Cuba, independence and self-govern-
ment We're assured and in the same
voice by which the war was declared
and to the letter this pledge shall be
performed. The republican party up
on its history and upon this declara-
ton of its principles and policies con-
fdently invokes the consideration and
approving judgment of the American
people.
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We commend the part taken by
our government in the peace confer
ence at the Hague.
We assert our steadfast adherence
to the policy announced in the Monroe.
doctrine. The provisions of the Hague
convention We're wisely regarded when
President Mckinley rendered his
friendly office in the interest of peace
between Great Britain and the South
African republic. While the American
government must continue the policy
prescribed by Washington, affirmed
by every succeeding president and inn
posed upon US by the Hague treaty
of ,non-interventioE in European con-
troyersies, the American people ear
nestfy hope that a way may soon be
found, honorable alike to both parties
TO terminate the strife between them
In accepting, by the treaty of Paris, tn.
just responsibility of our victories in
the Spanish war, the president and the
senate won the undoubted approval
of the American people. No other
course was possible than to destroy
Spain's sovereignty thruout the West.
ern Indies and in the Philippine Is.
lands.
That course created our responsibility
before the world. and with the unor-
ganized population whom our inter
vention had freed from Spain, to pro-
vide for the maintenance of law and
order and for the establishment OF
good government for the performance
of international obligations.
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fitness has been determined by training
and experience. We believe that en-
ployment in the public service in these
territories should be confined as far as
practicable to their inhabitants.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
CLAFLINS SUE TAX\ COMMISSIONERS
THE COMPANY ASKS FOR AN ORDER TO HAVE
THEM ADJUDGED IN CONTEMPT OF COURT.

THE COMPANY ASKS FOR AN ORDER TO HAVE
THEM ADJUDGED IN CONTEMPT OF COURT.
The H. B. Clafiin Company, through its counsel.
Gould & WillSie applied to Justice Andrews In the
Supreme Court yesterday for an order adJudgfng
Thomas l.. Feitner, Edward c. Sheehy. Thomas
Patterson and the other members of the Board OF
Taxes and Assessments of the city of New-York in
contempt of court for failure 10 make a return
ordered by the Court in certiorari proceeding In
stituted against them by the Claffin corporation.
Justice Andrews after hearing argument reserved
his decision
The Commissioners of Taxes assessed the
pany at 100000 which is alleged TO be excessive.
The usual certiorar proceedings were taken 10
compel the Tax Commissioners to review their
sessment and they were ordered file their return
to the writ in Special Term, Part III, of the Su-
preme Court In October last. They failed to do so,
admitted by representative of the Corporation
Counsel who appeared for the Tax Commissioners
that they were in contempt of court but he said
the contempt was caused by the immense number
of applications for a revision of the assessments
made last year. Had the Claf1in company
quested, sent some one to the Commissioners.
everything would have been satisfactorily settled
He asked Justice Andrews not to punish them, as
their contempt was wholly unintentional, and he
promised on their behalf file the return immedi-
ately.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
NEW-YORK CITY.

Lafayette Post No 14O will give a flag to Public
School No. 165 One e-hundred-and-ninth-st., near
Amsterdam-ave-, Friday at $50 a. m.
Peter Cooper Post will have its installation of
officers and its annual reception Friday night
IN Arlington Hall. No. l9 St. Marks Place.
Fire Commissioner Scannell said yesterday that
he would call in all the outstanding fire badges
and issue There will be designs
one for the members Of the force and the other
for newspaper men and others. The badges
will be ready by March /.
A conference missions will be held by the
Protestant Episcopal clergy Of the city on Monday
at .. m. the Church Missions House. No. 2s1
Fourth-ave.
The Georgetown University Glee Banjo and
Mandolin clubs will give their annual New York
concert in the ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria on
the evening of February Z. The concert is for the
benefit of the university athletic fund.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
DEATH OR INSANITY FOR VICTIM.
BRUTAL WORK OF HIGHWAYMEN ON
STATEN ISLAND.

STATEN ISLAND
John H Stephens, twenty-five years old. Of Sum
murderously assaulted and robbed by two highway
men in IA vacant field his home early yester-
day morning His skull was fractured and there
is little hope of his recovery Should he live. II is
said that he will be hopelessy insane.
The young man is son of William L. Stephens,
a wholesale -four and feed dealer He is col
lector for his father His assaiants took his watch
and chain valued at 800. and $15O in money. The
police Yesterday arrested two who answer in
some respects the meagre description which Ste
phens was able to give of his assailants.
Stephens who known to carry large sums OF
money with him. left the house of young woman
In Andres-ave Mariners Harbor after mid
night. short cut TO his own home lay through
field which skirts the Rapid Transit Railroad track
and he followed that direction. About o'clock De
Forrest Belven, who at work in the railroad
yard at Mariners Harbor heard the cry: Help!
Help, For Gods sake stop; you're killing me-
Belven ran and found Stephens in dazed condi
ton He was covered with blood and his clothing
was torn off in many places. At Beven's home Ste
phens regained consciousness long enough TO tell
his story When he turned the corner Of high
board fence he said two sprang upon him. One
siezed him by the throat while the other struck
him over the head with some heavy instrument
DR.. f. D. Cooney. who was called in, has little
hope that he will recover.
The men arrested Walter Hollis twenty-five
years old and John Cook, nineteen years old, both
of Mariners Harbor.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
SHIPPING NEWS.
PORT OF Dw-YoRK-TUBsDAY. JANUARY 28 1900
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Ohio (fsr), HadRway HUI January Z with
mdse to Sanderson & Son Arrived al D m
Steamer Brilliant (ier Keller. Hamburg January g. in
Steamer Adirondack (BD, Owen, Savanlla q
Carthagena IL. Port Limon Is Kingston IS, with
mdse and cabin passengers TO PIN, FOrwood Kelloc
Arrived at the Bar at 1880
Steamer Dona Maria tPor Jensen, Lisbon January 10
st Michael II, Fayal l0 with mdse
age passengers TO Hasemeyer Brunn Arrived the
Bar IL 30
Steamer Hildawell (BrD, Willis Girgenti December 2s
and Agiers 81 with sulphur order to Simpson
Spence Young. Arrived at the Bar p m.
Steamer Fontabee (Brj
q, Demerara 49, Barbadces Nartininue
10, Antigua and st kits 10 and 81 Crox and
st Thomas IL with mdse and 16 cabin passengers e
Steamer Chaucer (Br). Russell Buenos Ayres December
is, Victoria "a Bahia January st Lucia 49, with
mdse to Busk Jevons Arrived at the Bar at 320 D m
Steamer Fortuna (Nor) Christophersen Havana Janu-
Bar at a m.
steamer Mexico Mcintosh Havana January 90 with
mdse and so cabin passengers to James Ward & Co
Arrived at the Bar at 9:2O
Steamer Concho Risk. Galveston January Key
West 90 with mdee 10 H Mallory Co.
Steamer Winifred Langharne. New Orleans January 15
with mdse TO T Van sickle
Steamer Hudson, Halsey New-Oreans January IT with
mdse and passengers r s Allen.
Steamer Catania. Mcdonald, Mobile January is. with
hse and passengers 70 Holiander Steamship company
Steamer Saginaw. johnson. Georgetown. S c. Jan IS
ana Wilmington. n G. 20 with mdse and passengers to
William P Clyde Co.
Steamer Jamestown Dole Norfolk and Newport News
with mdse and passengers Old Dominion Steamship
Company.
Steamer Aseuborn. Gnlingham Baltimore. with mdse
to H c Foster
Steamer Yemassee Swain. Philadelphia. with mdse to
William z & Co
United States revenue cutter Gresham anchored of
Sandy Hook. J. Jan 3d. $50 m-wind northwest
miles; clear
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
NEW-ROCHELLE.

A special meeting of the Common Council has
been called for Friday night TO consider the ques-
ton of improvements which ii is desired that the
New-York NeN-Haven and Hartford Railroad shall
make in New-Rochee. The improvements include
a better approach the station at Mechanc-st.,
approaches in Centre-ave in order that the bridge
built there several years ago may be put in use;
roadway under the tracks of the main line at
Rockdaie-ave the opening of Webster-ave. and
improvements the Kings Highway crossing Of
the suburban line
Philip Haag for fourteen years assistant agent of
the New-York. New-Haven and Hartford Railroad
in Mount Vernon has been transferred TO New-Ro-
chele agent. Mr. Hammil, the present agent,
goes Port Chester to relieve J. Percy Jones who
after years of service, is about to retire
ter the hotel business.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
SHERIFF AT THE INDUSTRIAL ExcgAycr

The Industrial Exchange was closed yesterday by
the Sheriff, who took possession of the effects 10
satisfy judgment of S14 in favor of the General
Electric Company. The exchange occupied quarters
on the ground floor of the New-st side of the Fdi
son Buil1ing II had its origin in the new Mining
change to grief, some four or five Years a o.,
A number of mining stocks most of them Of IN
known value, were quoted. The Deputy sheriff
found nothing 10 seize except half dozen desks
two dozen chairs and similar office ixinRs The
few members who did business on the eycha !, &c
VIII Probably transfer operations 10 the c,Irl, s
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
TRYING TO GET HUSBAND OUT OF JAIL.
JUSTICE FITZGERALD ASKED TO DECIDE A NEW
POINT IN DIVORCE LAW

POINT IN DIVORCE LAW.
George Robinson in the Supreme Court yesterday
asked Justice Fitzgerald TO hold that where a hus-
band had brought suit for absolute divorce
against his wife a police magistrate has no
right, the application OF the wife to compel
him 10 give bonds TO pay her a weekly allowance
for her support. Justice Fitzgerald said he was
not aware that such point had been raised before
and reserved his decision
The that OF John Joseph Bauau who
asserts that his wife Mary has been unfaithfuI
He is not yet twenty-five years old and was mar
r5ed before he twenty. There was one child Of
the marriage, which BaIlau alleges his wife aban-
doned. and which cared for by his mother
until its death. Mrs. Ballau says the death of the
child caused by fits grandmother's neglect and
band would not give her money to support herself
her baby.
AS soon Ballau served his wife with the sum-
mons and complaint in his divorce suit she had him
arrested and brought before Magistrate Mott on
the charge of non-support. Magistrate Mott held
for year, in default go Jail for six months
aad Ballau went to prison. His counsel then sued
out a writ of habeaS corpus, which Ballau
brought into court yesterday.
assistant Corporation Counsel Adrian T. Herman
opposed the writ, and said the Judges had held
70 pursue where her husband declined to support
her was TO go TO the police court There was no
doupt but that Magistrate Mott had acted within
tne law, and that his commitment of the prisoner
legal. - - F'
Justice Fitzgerald took the papers and reserved
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
THE BURNS CANDIDATE BEATEN.
REPRESENTATIONS OF MOUNT vERNoN's REPUB
LICAN CITY COMMITTEE.

The reorganization of the Republican City Com
mttee of Mount Vernon took place last night in
Lincoln Hall. Every of the thirty-four mem
bers was present, and there was lively contest
for the office of chairman, which has been held by
William Archer Burns man and supporter OF
Colonel John E. Bryant.
Clarence F. Holmes was supported by the friends
of Mr. Archer and Colonel Bryant Judge Mills
nominated Supervisor Edgar *. Brown who was
supported by ex-Mayor Brush. Coroner Banning
and others The vote as follows; Brown IL;
Holmes IA: scattering-Dr. Brush, l; d. W. Whit
more l. Mr.. Brown declared elected.
The other officers chosen d. w. Whitmore.
first vice-president; Benjamin Howe second vice
president; Charles NJ. Miller secretary; George H.
Brown, treasurer; Samuel B. Smith, sergeant at
arms. Complimentary resolutions relating 10 the
retiring chairman and officers were offered by
Judge Mills seconded by DIR. Brush and unani-
moIisly adopted.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-24
HOME NEWS.

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
AsTOR-Dr P w Olcott. L. s N FIFTH
AVENUE -Brigader-General H. s. Hawkins L. s.
A. GRAND-Major r. L. Niche. L. S. A. HOL-
LAND-Ex-S Senator Henry Russell of Albany and
Professor ]. B. Harrison, of British Guiana MAN
HATTAN-L. c. Phipps. of Pttsburg. PLAZA
General Charles Miller, of Franklin, Penn. WAL
DORF-Senator Nevada y. Stranahan of Fulton,
and ex-Mayor George Z. Green, of Binghamton.