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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
MINER SHOT AT GIVEN.
Waddle Edgar, COlored Miner, lnstant-
ly Killed in Shooting ARRAY.

Oskaloosa, May 21.-(Special.)- y
Naddle Z. Edgar, colored miner
from Hooking, was shot and instantly
killed in a fight at the depot at Given
last evening. Eight men are under
arrest for completely in the crime, and
the authorities are looking for Henry
Broomer, who is believed to be more
guilty than his companions.
Yesterday afternoon colored base
ball team from Hooking went to
Muchakinock for a game with the ball
team Of that place. They were drink
ing and We're quarrelsome before nhe
game, in which they were defeated.
They then went to Given to take the
train for home. The train was late
and they got to fussing and quarrel
ing among themselves. Constable
William Tryor was sent for. He spot
ted Waddle Edgar as the leader of the
gang and attempted to arrest him.
The entire Hooking crowd then Jump
ed on Tryor and attempted to take his
prisoner away from him. The consta-
BILE, however, held on to Edgar and
dragged him backward to the depot.
Tryor got his back against the build
ing, still holding to his prisoner. AT
the first attempt at arrest guns were
pulled and the gang began shooting.
When Tryor got his back against the
depot someone hit him in the face and
i Knocked him down. He fell over
against his prisoner. At that moment
a shot struck Edgar in the left side
OF the head, well back, and he fell to
the ground dead. The train pulled in
Just at that time and the entire crowd
jumped aboard it. The Oskaloosa an
thorities were notified of the shoot
ing and telegraphed to Abba to have
, the gang arrested. This was done and
eight men were brought to Oskaloosa
at 4 o'clock this afternoon by Sheriff
John Doner, of Abba, and Sheriff
Cricket of this place. The coroner's
jury will meet late tomorrow and
hold an inquest over the body Of
Edgar.
On the way to Abba Henry Broom
er, member of the Hooking team
and one OF the men mixed up in the
fight, pulled the bell cord and as the
train slowed up, jumped off. He has
not been seen since and the authorities
are looking for him. His anxiety to
make his escape leads ito the belief
that he knows who fred the fatal
shot. This is the same gang who re-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Gently indulged in free fight on a
funeral train between Hooking and
Another Account of the AFFAIR.

Abba, May 21.-(Special) Wv. l..
Edgar, of Hooking, coal mining
camp three miles southwest of Abba,
was shot yesterday evening at Given,
dying this morning at about o'clock.
Marshal Hennion received telegram
last evening at $3.50 o'clock to arrest
eight colored men who would arrive
on the Iowa Central passenger going
south at 9:10 a. M, and who were
charged with the shooting of w. L.
Edgar, OF Hooking. Gathering posse
Hennion proceeded to the depot and
upon the arrival of the train he found
the men described in the telegram,
and Immediately placed them under
arrest and conducted them to the
Jail.
Nothing can be obtained from these
men, as they will say nothing in re-
gard to the shooting, and the names
OF only four of them can be obtained
at present. These are Reese Under
wood. l. q. Lewis, Robert CLANCY and
w. Daniel, all colored.
These men were members OF the
Hooking baseball team and had been
at Muchakinock playing game with
the Muchakinock bali players during
the afternoon. They left Abba Sum
day morning and on their passage up
and during the game partook tre-
quently of bad whisky and beer Until
they became riotous, and in the even-
ing before the train left Given We're
placed under arrest. The police were
unable to take them in custody, and
while undertaking to do so several
shots We're fired. 1t seems that Edgar
was standing in the doorway of the
depot, away from the others, and in
shooting at the constable, one of the
men among the crowd accidentally
shot him. 1t is not known which OF
the men under arrest did the shooting,
and no weapons We're found upon them
at the time they were arrested IN
Abba.
Edgar was a miner living at Heck
ing, and was in the employ of rne
Hooking Valley Coal company. lie
was 4 married man and leaves a lite
and one child.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
wild Time In Fraukfort
Khedive May visit America.

London, May 21.The departure OF
the Khedive of Egypt for rather ex-
tended visit in Europe has been def
nitely set for next Saturday. While in
England, it is understood, the kne-
dive will sound the government re-
gardinng his much desired trip to
America next year. 1t is a fact not
generally known but nevertheless
true that Egypt's nominal ruler never
makes a journey without consulting
the English government. 1t is regard
ed quite probable that Lord Salisbury
will give the khedive permission to
visit the United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Bishopric Contest in Method.
ist Conference Not Settled.
DIR. BERRY LOSES LEAD
He Then Wishdraws in Interests of
Harmony = Others Have Many
yotes-Will Not Postpone
the sallotlng.

Chicago, May s1.-(By Associated
Press .)-Immediately after devotional
exercises the Methodist general con-
ference this morning voted to hold
morning and afternoon sessions after
Wednesday next. The thirteenth bal
lot for bishop was then taken result
ing as follows: Berry, 2o6; Hamilton,
2s9; Moore, 237; Neely, 153; Spellmey-
er. 135; necessary for choice, 424
The fight for Indefinite postpone
ment of further balloting which was
started Saturday was resumed but af-
ter lively discussion the motion to
that effect was tabled. The confer
ence then voted to proceed with the
bailoting for TWO missionary bishops
for South Asia. While theAballot was
being taken the conference discussed
the report of the committee on timer
ancy considering the removalAof the
time limit.
Hamilton Takes the Lead.
The fourteenth ballot was as fol-
lows: Hamilton. 332; Berry, 500:
Moore, 263; Day, 1863; Spellmeyer. 1os.
Berry then withdrew for the sake Of
harmony. His withdrawal was greeted
with cries of ''No!" The motion OF
Judge Lore, of Baltimore, to indefi-
nitely postpone balloting, was laid on
the table. The vote for missionary
bishops of southern Asia was announ;:-
eel as follows: Rev. E. w. Parker,
president of the Epworth League Of
India, 55s; Rev. F. w. Warne. pastor
of the English church of Calcutta ion
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Neely,s Plan. Deye,op,na,

Havana, May 21--It has been learned
that Charles L. w. Neely recently sen,
to Venezuela trusted agent with sew.
eral thousand dollars, who purchased
concessions to work six miles of road
bed for gold. Evidence is beginning
to show that he intended to inves,
heavily there with the intention, prob.
ably OF settling in that locality liz the
event of future trouble.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gener.
al Bristow, accompanied by his private
secretary and three inspectors, arrived
Saturday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Iowa congresationa1ts,..

Mason City,, May 21.-The business
sessions of the siNty-tirst session of
the Congregationalist association of
the state closed Saturday. Adjourn
ment was taken at 3 o'clock and spe-
cial conveyed the entire association to
Clear Lake for few hours outing.
The city pulpits Sunday We're all sup
piled by visiting Congregationalsts.
The principal addresses of the day
We're delivered by DR.. VanHorn, of Des
Moines, aud President Gates, of Iowa
college, Grinnell.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
VIII Bar Colored Xyomen.

4 Milwaukee, Nav 21.-Colored wom-
ems clubs will not be recognized at
the biennial convention of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs, which
will open here next month. A propo-
sition to recognize them was prompt
ly and emphatically rejected by the
chairman of the program committee,
Mrs. E. L. Buchwalter, of Ohio.
1t is said that should any attempt
be made in the convention to give the
colored women a place on the pro-
gram it would be buried, as all the
southern clubs would be solid against
~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
COnfesses to the Crfrle,
THE STRIKE In BERLIN.
Many Injuries and Two Deaths are Re.
suit of Distur Dances.

Berlin, May 21.-By Associated
Press 1.-The strike disturbances yes
terday We're mostly confined to the
Roseyhalerthor district. Elsewhere
they were unimportant. Order was re.
stored at midnight. Two policemen
We're severely hurt and two workmen
died of injuries inflicted by sabres,
Fifty Others We're injured and 1sa ar.
rests were made. The motormen and
conductors of the Karlsruhe Electric
tramways struck today for higher
wages and shorter hours. Traffic is
partially suspended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
THE PREsBYTEIsrANs.
Large Attendance at General Assembly
Reports Heard

ST. Louis, May 21.-(By Associated
Press. There was a larger attend
ance at today's session of the Preshy-
terian general assembly than at any
time since the opening. Telegram of
greetings from the general assembly
of Presbyterian of the church of the
south, in session at Atlanta, was reaa.
The report of the board of missions
Tor freedmen was presented by Rev.
p. Trumbull. Lee, of CINCINNATI, who
told of the work done during rhe
past year. The receipts were suifi-
cient to maintain the work at a cost
of S132,57s. also to pay $17,s97 of the
debt. The expenses were increased py
$13,752, leaving a balance in the treas-
ury of $192. The amount contributed
to the support was $1,762, an increase
over last year of $7,1S3. Lee said there
were many indications of the ilnpor-
of the problem of the education
and elevation of the southern negro
taking better hold on the minds of
thoughtful men both in the north
and south.
The report was adopted. President
Knox, of the Union seminary presen.-
ed the report of the presbytery of
West Chester, Conn.,. on the question
OF ministerial representation in The
church judiciaries. The overtures en-
hraced the proposed change in the
form of government which defines the
membership of the presbytery, saying
that all members have right to lit
and speak, to serve on committees and
are eligible to Office, but only active
members can vote. The assembly got-
ed to hand the overtures as submit
ted down to the different presbyter-
les, for action, which will be reported
to the next general assembly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
British Gunboat IN c,,n .

Shanghai, May 21.-The British gum
boat Woodcock, shallow draueht
steamer for river service. commanded
by Lieutenant Hugh Watson, has
reached Sul-Fa, small town on the
ng-Ise-hiang, 200 miles above the
Important city of Chung-King. Hither-
TO no boats have been allowed to nayi-
gate the river above Chung-King.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Patient Ran Away.

Green, May PA Mr.. Scoles, living
near this place, manifested symptoms
OF the smallpox, and the officials Wee
about to quarantine him on Thursday
night. Learning of their intention he
City, where he was arrested and plac-
ed in barn. The building is now
serving as a pest house.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Died From Fright.

Fort Madison, May 21.-Annie Marie
Pranger, aged 8, is dead as the result
OF fright, given in the effort to plav
a practical Joke. A visitor at the home
of the child's mother called attention
to the face of member of the fam.
lily, peering in at window, and made
the child believe it was the face ef
some man with evil intentions. The
little one was thrown into convulsions,
from which she never recovered.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Federal Omcer In Ch.r.e.

San Francisco, May 21.-By Asso-
ciated Press. THE federal authorities
at Washington have instructed DR.
kinyoun, quarantine officer of this
port, to take charge of the measures
to suppress the bubonic plague, which
the local board of health has declared
exists here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
After MANY Ballots.

Norwalk, Ohio, May 49, (Byp Asso-
sciated Press) )On the 2lo1st, ballot,
taken early this. morning, Wood w.
Skiles, of Selby county, Ohio, was nom
mated for congress by the republicans
of the 18th district.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Shoot. at RAT and XIII. yy,1e.

Paulding, Ohio, May 21.-Former
Representative Simon w. Cramer Sat
urday night accidentally shot and kill
ed his wife while attempting to dis
lodge rat from pile of debris.
Thinking he saw the rat he fred a
load from shotgun full into the face
OF his wife, who was hidden by some
shrubbery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
asathbone su.pended
OFF FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Ser.eant.at-Arms of Iowa Delegation
Goes to Convention

Grinnell, May a1.-(special.)-N S
Marshall, Geo. NJ. Christian left Sat
urday night for Philadelphia, to per
form the duties of sergeant-at,arms OF
the iowa delegation at the national
convention. George is an expert ut
decorating headquarters and at Mime
apolis was complimented on having
the best decorated headquarters at
the convention. He also secures rooms
for headquarters, procures badges,
etc
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Linemen strike In cleveland

Cleveland, May 21.--(By Associated
Press.)-Four hundred and twenty
five Cleveland "Bell'' Telephone com
pany linemen truck this morning for
an eight-hour day without a reduction
of wages. Thirty linemen of the
Cleveland Electric Illuminating com
pany also struck.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Michigan BANK FaIls.

Pentwater, Mich, May -(By AS.
sociated Press 1.-The banking house
of Nielsen & Co. closed it's doors this
morning. The liabilities are unoffi-
cially estimated at $4,000 to 100000.
It is impossible to form an estimate
of the assets. Il
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Jndge Tnlex ResIens

Chicago. May 21.-CBy Associated
Press Judge Tuley, who was infor-
mally indorsed by the Cook county
democracy as the nominee for govern
or today issued an open letter declin-
ing the honor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
shot and instantly killed

Mount Vernon, ILL.,, May 21.-(By AS
sociated Press.) )-Lew Summers was
shot and instantly killed near this
city today by Silas Riggs. Details are
lacking.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Supreme Court Decides Ken
tucky Governorship.
THE OPINION BY FULLER
Four Justices Dissent In view-Case i.
Thrown Out for Want of Jurts-
Observation-Disclosures is Final
Court I'm Such Cases.

Washington, May s1.-By Associat-
ed Press. )-The Kentucky governor
ship case was decided today by the
United States supreme court in the
interests of Beckham, affirming the
decision of the Kentucky court of ap-
peals.
The opinion was handed down by
Chief Justice Fuller. only one Justice
Chief Justice Fuller, Justices Brewer,
Harlan, Brown and McKenna
dissenting. The case was dismissed
for want of jurisdiction. The court
held that determination of cases of
this character Contests for state Of
hce), must necessarily be settled by
the political branch of the govern
ment. That branch had acted in the
Kentucky case when the general as
sembly took jurisdiction. There is no
appeal from the assembly's decision,
which was favorable to Goebel and
Bec!lham, except to the tribunal of
the people, which tribunal, the chief
justice said, was always in session. He
said the case was purely a state ease,
and that Kentucky was in full posses
sion of its facilities as member of
the union and there was no emergency
at this time calling Tor interference.
Taylor Not surpriaed.
Louisville, May 21.- By Associated
Press. )-Governor Taylor arrived here
this morning enroute to his home in
Butler county. Regarding the supreme
court decision the governor said he was
not surprised at the decision as he had
expected it would be against him.
Wild Time In Frankfort.
Frankfort, May a1.-(By Associated
Press.) .)-Fire bells We're rung and a
wild demonstration followed on the
part of the democrats on receipt of
the news of the decision of the su-
preme court in favor of Beckham. The
decision means that there will be the
hottest election for governor next No
,vember ever known in the common
wealth.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Iowa Horsernan Drowned.

& Iowa City, May 21.-Jack Delaney, a
horsenan widely known in Iowa, met
death by drowning while fishing with
a friend in the Iowa river, five miles
south of here. He fell off the bank.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
TO ADJOURN ON JUNE s
Motion in House to Adjourn Con.
gress on That Date.

Washington, May 21.-(By Associat-
ed Press.)-At the opening session of
the house today Payne. of New York,
floor leader of the majority, offered a
joint resolution for sine die adjourn
ment of congress on June 6. The read
ing of the resolution was greeted with
applause. At Payne's request the res
olution was referred to the ways and
means committee. The eight hour bill
passed and Gardner then moved the
passage of the bill to prohibit inter-
state traffic in convict-made goods. 1t
passed without division.
Debate the Roer Question.
Washington, May 21.-CBy Assoc;at-
ed Press.) I'm the senate the Clark
case went over until Thursday.
The Boer question came up on 4
resolution of Allen to admit the Bcer
representatives to the floor of the sen-
ate. Allen and Mason made Boer
speeches. The chairman of the com
mittee on foreign relations, Davis, de
liyerea vigorous speech on tho
question of the Boer Representatives
saying that their mission was we'll un.
derstood, but they had proceeded II
manner irregular and highly i'm
proper. He moved to lay. the .Aller
resolution on the table. 1t carried.
Hay Receives Roer Delegates.
Washington, May 21.-(By Associat-
ed Press.)--At 2::30 o'clock this after
noon Secretary Hay received the three
Boer delegates, unofficially, in the dip
lomatic room. The delegates were un-
accompanied.
Rathbone Suspended.
Washington, May 21.-By Associat-
ed Press )-The postmaster general
has suspended Director General of the
Posts Rathbons. and appointed fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow
acting director in Cuba.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
WChUEHtED BH FUOIPADS.
Killing of Pennsylvania
Law Instructor!

Philadelphia, May 21-In brutal and
atrocious manner Roy Wilson White,
law instructor at the University of
Pennsylvania Law School, was mur-
dered by footpads Saturday night in a
dimly lighted portion of Thirty second
street, not far from Powel1on avenue
station. The weapon used was an iron
bolt fourteen inches long, with u
square nut on one end.
An examination by the doctors at
the Presbyterian hospital disclosed the
fact that twelve blows had been struck
nearly any of which would have PROV
Led fatal. The police have well-ele-
fined theory that the murder was COM
mftted by two negroes for the purpose
of robbery. In following this line
eighteen suspects were arrested yes
terday. Late last night two of the
suspects, Henry Ivory and Warren
Knight, were positively identified by
Ralph Hartman, a Pennsylvania rail
road messenger boy, as having been
seen in the vicinity of the murder lust
before it occurred. The police are sat
lsfied beyond doubt that they have
the right men.
Mr.. White, who was not vet 80 years
of age, had made a splendid record.
He was graduated from Earlham col
lege in Richmond, Ind, in 1896, and
then entered the law department of the
University of Pennsylvania. There he
speedily achieved prominence, gradual
ing with honors, being chosen a lectur-
er and editor of the law publication.
He went abroad to study international
law, after which he entered practice in
philadalnhia
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Big burglary at davenport.

Davenport, May 21.-(Special. 1.-The
Boston Store, large department. store
here, was burglarized last night. Silks,
jawelry, etc, were stolen to the value
of over thousand dollars. Evidently
experts did the deed. There is no
clue.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Quay In n Candidate

Philadelphia, May s1. (By Associat-
ed Press.) Senator Quay has an
nounced his candidacy for reelection
to the senate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22
Derenses at johannesburg

Lourenzo Marques, May 21.- (By AS
sociated Pressl-The defense works at;
johannesburg are progressing rapidly.
Six guns brought from the front are
emplaced in a fort, while schanzes
and trenches intersect Katzerand, neat
Kip Riyersberg, behind the race
course. II
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22

Cape Town, May al.-(By Associated
Press.) 1t is officially announced that
Mafeking was relieved Ma II. General
Barton telegraphed the news from
Taungs to Sir Alfred Miner, the Brit
ish high commissioner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22

London, May sl.-(By Associated
Press There is no truth in the re-
poEt that Kruger has sued for peace
and no communication from him on
the subject is expected in the immedi-
ate future.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-22

Assistance arrived just as the elder
Junldn was about to sink, and the
lives of both were saved.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-06-21
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FIGHTING BEGINS IN CHINA.
An American Regiment Ordered
To the Scene.

LONDON, June l8.-A dispatch from
Chefoo under to-day's date, says.
"The forces OF the combined fleets oc-
cupied the Taku north forts yesterday
after exploding a magazine. The Brit
ish gunboat Algerine was damaged and
two of her officers and four men were
wounded. Japan and Russia are report
ed to be landing a large force of troops.
The officials OF the foreign Office say
no word has been received from the
British Minister ut Pekin since June
18th, and the government is ignorant
as to whether the legations at the
Chinese capital have been captured or
not.
WAsHGNGToN, Juno ls.-The War
Department has received tho following
cablegram from General Macarthur at
Manila, dated yesterday:
"Ninth infantry, Col. Liscoum, or
dered to Taku ON the Logan: transport
Albert win probably start the 2sth.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1900-06-21
NEWS NOTES.

Already $50 delegates TO the Demo-
cratic national convention are pledged
to VIM. J. Bryan; twenty mine more
than are needed to nominate.
Admiral Dewey has announced that
he Is not a candidate for the Vice Pres
idency on the ticket with Bryan.
senator W. A. Clark of Montana and
The Montana Ore Purchasing Company
have granted the request of the miners
in their employ for an eight hour work
ing day, without reduction of wages.
The California Democrats elected
Phelan, Mcguire, White and Tarpey
as delegates-at-large to the Kansas City
convention and instructed them for
Bryan.