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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
uNaTED STATES TO sUY a STRIP
Territory Sought by This Government
for Nicaragua Cannl Purnnses

Washington, April 9.-An official OF
the administration is authority for the
statement that. arrangements have been
practically concluded with the govern
ments of Costa Rica and Nicaragua for
the acquisition by the United States of
a StriD of territory ten miles wide be-
tween Greytown and Brito, thru
Which the Nicaraguan canal Will be con-
structed. There are certain diplomatic
phases of the negotiations vet to be
perfected, but it is understood these
are rather matters of detail than OF
principle. a
Rear Admiral John G. Walker, presi-
dent OF the isthmian canal commission,
sounded the central American govern
ments as to the action they would take
in the event OF q formal proposition
! from this government looking to the
acquisition of the necessary 1erritorv,
and the answers he received were gen
orally OF a very satisfactory character.
Rear Admiral Walkers action followed
the receipt of instructions from the
president. These instruction contem-
plated:
l. That he ascertain the sentimep.
OF Nicaragua and Costa Rica respecting
| the transfer of the necessary territory
for the proposed canal and the terms
upon which such transfer would be
made; and,
2. II any conventions or contracts
with foreign powers or corporations
prevented the construction OF the canal
| by the United States.
Admiral Walker visited AIanagua
and San Jose and had interviews with
President Zelaya and President Ingle-
sias which were very satisfactory. In
view of the fact that to construct the
canal it will be necessary to build rail
roads and other appliances Admiral
Walker considered it desirable to oo-
tain five miles on each side of the rouue
OF the proposed canal and at least
three miles on the southern shore OF
Lake Nicaragua.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Wilson, of Idaho, Asks About
Corporation Land Grants.
THE AGRICULTURAL BILL
House Considers Big Appropriation for
the Department of Agriculture
Debate Will Close at One
O'cloci1 Tomorrow.

Washington, April 9.-(By Associat-
ed Press.)-At the opening of the ses-
sion of the house today Wilson, of Ida
ho, called up his resolution calling on
the secretary of the interior for infor-
nation regarding the number of acres
now included within the forest re-
serves belonging to the land grant rail
roads or other corporations at the time
of the creation of such reserves. 1t
was adopted.
The house then went into committee
of the whole and resumed considera-
ton of the agricultural appropriation
bill. Under agreement debate closes at
1 o'clock tomorrow. Wadsworth, chair
man OF the committee on agriculture,
briefly explained the bill which carries
81, 100000.
Shattuc of Ohio, in the course of a
As minutes speech in denuncialion OF
''the unpatriotc course of the anti-im-
Iperialists' paid his respects to Edward
Atkinson of Boston. in such language
as TO create considerable amusement.
Bailey of Texas followed with some
eoAiihiSAt\S oi 'kiiC lSNSilb SouISG Ol ,lO-
litical events. Bell of Colorado, in the
course of a general political speech, de-
clared that no president had come so
close to wreeking the American govern
ment as Mckinley. The object of it all
was to benefit special interests and not
the people as whole.
In tiae Senate.
At the opening session of the senate
the bill for the government of Hawaii,
passed by the house, was presented ana
/ ordered printed. An Intellectual at
tempt was made to fix y time for the
vote on the Quay case. The Indian APP
preparation bill was then taken up, the
pending question being the amendment
for contract schools.
4 The amendment for the contract for
an Indian school was defeated, 16 to 80
The Indian appropriation bill passed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
ocean Liner at s,orm,s Mercy.

Berlin, April 9.-The New York
Journal correspondent cables: The
North German Lloyd steamship Kals-
erin Maria Theresa, which left New
March 81 and arrived at Bremen Sat
urday, was in extreme danger during
the voyage. When the vessel was
three days out the rudder chain broke.
and for hours the big ship was at the
mercy Of the waves. A hurricane was
blowing at the time, rendering immed-
late repairs impossible, and all thai
could be done was to splice the chain
with rope. There was much excitement
among the passengers, and at one time
a panic was narrowly ayerted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
CHINESE REFoRMERs SEIZED.
Weng-Tuns Iio, the Emperor's Forme,
Tutor. Condemned 10 Death.

Tacoma, Wash, April 9.-By order of
Empress Dowager An, two of the
most prominent Chinese reformers
have ben seized and probably executed
before this. They are Weng-Tung Ho,
former tutor of the emperor, and Shen
Peng, who last winter memorialized
the empress to have executed Jan Lu
and kang va for treason. Both prison
ers We're directed TO prepare for spec
dy death. Special guards We're pro-
vided to prevent them from commit
ting suicide. Viceroy Lii Hung Chang,
of Canton, who recently destroyed the
graves of the ancestors of King WI
Wei, has been ordered to perform 4
similar duty with regard 10 all other
prominent reformers whose ancestors
are buried in southern China. Two
deputies of the viceroy have arrived
at Shanghai to investigate the doings
of the reform party there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Attack ON the Old Greed.

Peoria, Ill, April 9.-Rev. Frank G.
Smith, of the Plymouth Congregational
church, in his sermon last night on
''The Conflict Between Truth and Err
ror," eulogized Rev. Newell Dwign.
Hills, of Brooklyn. Rev. Smith attack
ed the old creed of the church as that
dry crust of a mouldy past" to which
the church is now trying to cling. He
said that the church was now face to
face with great opportunity, the op-
portunity to lay this old creed on the
shelf and take up new one more in
keeping with the present advanced
thought, and the opportunity to gather
around this splendid loving prophet
of large gospel CDR. Hillis) and hold
up his hands instead of crucifying him
upon the cross of false theological con-
ceptiolis."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Davenport Goes Ropub,ican.

Davenport, April 9.-Not in many
years have the republicans elected Sc
many men at a city election as here
Saturday. Fred Heinz, for mayor, beat
Dan Horne by 500 votes. Mayor Bak-
er's (dem.) majority in 1898 was $50
Six of the eight new aldermen will be
republicans. The rest of the ticket
with but two exceptions are republic
cans. Many women voted on the free
library proposition to accept Carne.
gies offer of $4,000 for bhilding
The proposition carried by large ma
jority.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Am iowa crlm1nal Arres,ed

LaPorte, Ind, April 9.-John IT.
Martin, arrested at Marshalltown, To-
wa, and delivered into the custody OF
the officers of Berrien county, Michi-
gan, will plead guilty at the session OF
the circuit court which will convene
next week and accept Il term of inn
prisonment in the Jackson penitenti-
AIRY to escape being taken TO Iowa,
where it is alleged he operated exten-
sively. Martin claims that his home
is in Des Moines. He visited Berrien
county about !, year ago, ostensibly to
purchase a farm, which he finally Sc
cured by means OF cleverly forged
notes. He is alleged to have served
time in an Iowa penisentiary, and an
effort is being made to trace his Grim
inal career.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doings of Hawkeye Residents at the
NatiOnss CAPITAL.

Washington, April "a civil service
examination will be held at Oskaloosa
on May ., for the position of clerk and
carrier in the postoffice in that city.
Frank Hober, letter carrier at Coun-
ell Bluffs, has been promoted from 5000
10 $500.
Iowa pensions Original-Jacob I'M
body, Des Moines, Sc. Increase-Jo ohm
T. Cowgill, Des Moines, Sc to IS. Isaac
Y. Conine, Atlantic, SIS to $40; David
McKelips, Fort Dodge, So to s1a; James
III. Lair. Extra, Sc to SIS; James S. Os-
good. Hayward, Sc to $s; Sidney
Pruyne, Dewitt, SIS to $40: Christopher
Dillon, Clinton, $40 to $12.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Married a CI,inn n ma n.

Rapid City, S. d., April o.-Charles
p. Wing and Miss Bessie Trudell were
married in this city Friday. Mr.. Wing
is a prosperous Chinaman, and the
bride is a young woman we'll known
in this city and in the Black Hills. The
groom took out his last naturalization
papers on Monday and became an
American citizen. The couple were
married by a justice of the peace in
the American fashion, and Mr.. and Mrs
Wing are now at home TO their many
friends. This is said to be the first
marriage of its kind ever performed in
the Black Hills, if not in the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
GENERAL MILES HAS A Rec.
Report That He Wants the Democratic
Presidential Nomination.

New York, April 9-The World says:
"Gen. Nelson A. Miles is willing to be
the democratic nominee for president
He has SO stated TO his friends, and ten
days ago he visited William G. Whit
ney to talk with him about the posi-
bility of his being nominated. Mr..
Whitney told the general that all OF
the leading gold democrats We're as
much opposed to the nomination OF
Bryan now as they Were when he was
named four years ago, but he did not
commit himself to the support of the
general. He merely took the matter
under advisement and said he would
concult with his friends"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
BATES OF 8. MANY TOWNS.
Places ANY, Sn Troops In Northern
NIfhaanao and Jolh.

Washington, April 9.-(By Associafed
Prsss.) )-Otis cables: General Bates
has just returned from the south al
ter placing the Fortieth infantry at
surigao, Cagayan,, lligana, Isamis and
Dapitan, in northern Mindanao, aud
attending to special matters in the de-
partmenl of Mindanao and Jolo. He
was attended by two naval vessels and
two gunboats. The troops, occupied
the points without resistance. Two
hundred and forty rifles and ninety
seven pieces of artillery We're surren-
dered. Eleven places in Mindanao and
three in Jolo archipelago are now oceu-
pied by the troops without firing a
shot. -Affairs in that section are quite
satisfactory.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Fatally Nfangfed by Cars

Sioux City. April "a. L. Richards
fell off the top of a box car in the rail-
way yards Saturday evening and was
run over by the cars and fatally injur-,
ed. He arrived in Sioux City Satur-
day morning with car load of horses
enroute from the Black Hills to La
Crosse, Wis. While in the city he
drank good deal and was in this cons
dition when the accident occurred. He
lis a young man and very little is
known Of him here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
casbire Stone Escapes Prosecution

Sioux City, April 9.-Saturday, the
three indictments which have been
hanging over the head of E. p. Stone,
the missing cashier of the Sioux City
Savings bank, We're dismissed on motion
of the county attorney. In 1896 Stone
skipped out from Sioux City, following
the failure Of the bank. and an exam
ination Showed that he had forged
paper to the amount of $4,000. All CT
forts to find him were OF no avail, and
finally attempts were given up.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
BANK CASHIER SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Rather Than Appear in Court He Com-
mfts Suicide.

Oakland, CAL, April 9.-(By Associa-
ted Press III. H. Pitcher, who was iii
charge of the Livermore bank in che
capacity of manager and cashier, blew
his brains out at the Livermore home
today. Pitcher was trustee of the es-
tate of the late Thomas Varney, which
was valued at 100000. His trust is be-
ing investigated in the court. Pitcher
was to produce his books in court to-
day and testify as to how he handled
the bank and the trust. Rather than
appear in court he blew out his brains.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
General Rosser for mckinley.

Richmond, Va, April 7.-General
Thomas L. Rosser, who was recon-
mended in the republican congressional
convention at Fort Royal, Wednesday,
as an administration Democrat" will
probably accept the nomination.. He
declares that he is an eNpansionist, in
full accord with the administration on
all public policies and unalterably op-
posed to any change of presidents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Former Iowan commute. sutcide.

Boone, April "a telegram was re-
ceived here Saturday noon announcing
that William A. Billmire, a former res
ident of Boone and for eight years an
engineer on the Chicago and North
western, had committed suicide at Kc-
nora, w. Va, by cutting his throat. No
cause for the deed is known. He left
here last October and has since been an
enoineer on the Norfolk and Western.
Mr.. Billmire was So years of age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Fire in New York CITY

New York, April 9.-(By Associated
Press. Fire broke out early this
morning in the frame building at Ash
and Oakland streets, Green Point, own
ed and occupied by Edward c. Smith
as 4 box factory. Before it was got
ten under control the fire spread to adj
jacent structures and caused loss OF
a quarter million dollars.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
health.
Victim of the Grip.

Muscatine, April o. (special.) Geo.
w. Dillaway, an old resident and large
crockery dealer, who was three times
mayor OF the city and a highly respect
ed citizen, died early this morning; af-
ter a weeks illness from the grip.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
THE CHINESE SQUADRON.
Vessels Dispatched to Hong Kong Will
be on Permanent Duty.

San Francisco, April 9.-The squad
ron of the United States navy recently
formed in Chinese waters is to have
its headquarters at Hong Kong. For
some time it was thought that the YES
sells dispatched to Hong Kong from
Manila and San Francisco were on tenn
porarv duty and would be returned
soon, but such is now known not to be
a fact. ID. A. Smith, pay director in
the, navy, and w. NJ. Long, pay clerk,
have arrived here on their way to
Hong Kong, where they will report for
duty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Iron for Convention Hail.

Pittsburg, April 9.-The Carnegie
company, who received from the Gil
lette-Herzog Manufacturing company
of Minneapolis the contract for struc-
tural iron to be used in the construc-
ton of the convention building at
Kansas City, has commenced shipment
of the material. Several cars are load
ed and will be started west today. As
far, as the Carnegie company is con
cerned, the building can be completed
on time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Against sale of Islands.

ST. Thomas, D. ". T., April 9.-(Ry
Associated Press.) The kings b.rth-
was an outburst OF loyalty to Denmark
and demonstrations against the sale Of
the islands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
mcGHFFERr wITHDRAws.
Resigns From New York Prexbytery by
Letter Today.

New York, April 9.-CBy Associated
Press. )-Rev. Arthur c. McGiffert to-
day formally withdrew from the Pres
byterian church. His resignation was
contained in a letter to the presbytery
of New York, which met today in It's
regular semi-annual meeting, and Nc
Giffert's request that his name be drop
ped was granted
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Boone Saloons Close.

( Boone, April Ton Thursday after
noon iniunctions We're sworn out
against ahe twelve saloons of Boone
and served by Deputy Sheriff Holmes.
The saloons are all closed and the
bootleggers have already come out of
their holes for business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Sad Case of SnfcttIe

Klemme, April 9.-William Guth, q
wel-tc-do farmer living five miles
northeass of this city, when returns
ing home from town late Friday after
noon, found his wifefdead at the end
of a rope, which was tied to rafters in
the barn. She leaves five children and
husband to mourn the loss. An in
quest is being held today. The cause
of the suicide is unknown.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Fire Raging I'm New York.

New York, April 9.-(By Associated
Press. )-Fire has broken out in the
siN-story apartment house at 104 East
10th street. Owing to fire az 1osth
street the department is badly Grip
pied and the fire is gaining headway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
HAGUE TREATY RATIFIED.
President Signs Articles for Universal
International Arbitration.

Washington, April 9.-By Associat-
ed Press. 1.-The president has just
ratified The Hague convention provid-
ing for universal arbitration of inter
national disputes and for the regula-
tion of the use of warlike instruments.
The ratification will Immediately be
sent to The Hague thru United States
Minister Newell.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
May Ezaye Left the ohnrcl,.

Washington, April "a report was
in circulation here last night that Mrs.
Dewey had left the Catholic church
and become an Episcopalian, but no
Nerification of the rumor could be obs
tained, Father Macldn. who married
the admiral and his wife and who is
rector of her church, refusing to talk
conNsaaiaaf tbs Iepagt
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
political dispute in Kentucky

Middlesboro, Ky. April 9.-William
Mosley, a special policeman, shot Chas.
Cecil, deputy sheriff, and later Mosiey
was killed by an unknown person. The
trouble grew out of political disputes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
WRECK AT AUSTIN COMPLETE.
City Finds Itself without Water supply
or LioNt-Flood kecedinc.

Austin, Texas, April o.-Fully 10000
people gathered at the dam and power
house, stationed north of the city, yes
terday, to view the ruins of the plant
which cost this city more than a mil
lion dollars Il few years ago. The
wreck of the power house is complete,
and the situation in the city is serious,
as it will take several weeks to secure
even temporary water and light sys-,
TEN. There is no fire protection, and
the churches were unable to hold serv-
ices last night for lack of light.
While the river fell last night reports
from the neighboring country are that
everything is under water. Hundreds
of cattle have been drowned and miles
of fencing washed away.
The country tributary to, the Col
orado river all the way down its course
is inundated, aud while it is believed
the worst is over the loss as estimated
last night will exceed $3,0OO,00O count-
ing Austin as the heaviest loser. The
death list seems limited to those al
ready reported. A mass meeting mas
been called for today to- take steps to
relieve the situation.
No trains We're operated on the In
| ternational and Great Northern yester-
/ day, as much of the track and Il num-
ber of bridges We're washed away dur
| ing Friday night. The Missouri, kan-
sass and Texas railroad is also heavy
| sufferer.
More Than Fifty Lives Lost.
Dallas, April 9.-By Associated
Press )-Reports received up to noon
| from southern and southwestern Tex
| as show that more than fifty lives have
been lost in the floods. The names of
| most of the victims are unobtainable
because of the isolation OF the locali-
ties from telegraph and railroad lines.
These include the Austin casualties.
The heaviest loss of life is in the Col
orado Valley south of Austin and Bas-
trop. Bastrop is entirely surrounded
by water and completely cut off. Tel
| egraph wires aud railroads in the
southern section are almost complete
| ly abandoned
| Flood Not Over Yet.
Austin, Tex, April 9.-(By Associat-
ed Press Reports this morning from
Bistrop, Fayette and Wharton counties
on the Colorado river below here are
to the effect that the full force of the
food is just being felt there. The wa
ter is rising rapidly. 1t is reported
that twelve people We're drowned at
Bistrop during the night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

Perth, Western Australia, April o.
(By Associated Press. IA man has
died from the hubonic plague at Fre-
mantle.
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General Rundel to kimberley.

Cape Town, April 9.-(By Associated
Press Lieutenant General Sir Hen
ry Rumble, commander of the eighth
division, has been ordered to Kimber-
ley on special duty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-08

the direction in which the Filipino lead
er and his men had gone. They held,
however, most superstitious beliefs re-
garding the powers of the Tagals and
soberly declared that they were in
league with the spirits of the air and
had foated away on cloud when the
white men pursued them over the
mountain.
There We're just 100 picked men in
Major March's pursuing party, together
with the "Chinos" packers, and they
felt sure that they had Aguinaldo in a
tight box, when, 10 and behold, just as
they were on his heels the slippery
Filipino suddenly turned down some
unknown trail and most mysteriously
disappeared. This was in the widest
and most inaccessible country Of all the
island, far up among the interior noun
tain tops. When MarcI's battalion ar
rived at Cervantes, it was found that
the insurgent leader had fled two days
before, making for Bontoc, another
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new and strange specimens of human

new and strange specimens of human
ity.
These strange mountain people of Lu-
zon are known as the Igorrote. This
word Igorrote was originally the name
OF single tribe, but for some reason
or other has been extended in modern
times to include all the head hunting
savages of I.uzon. OF late "Igorrote''
has become almost synonymous with
,"wild," and the word is now applied
TO the different hill tribes of the inte-
rior independent of their race or de-
scent.
With the Igorrote it is said to be inn
possible for a young man to find a bride
until he has at least one head to his
credit. They are a fierce looking folk,
with long, lank hair, and go about with
naked, tattooed bodies When March
and his men swept up the mountains
on the heels of Aguinaldo and his little
army, these Igorrote were astounded at
the sight Of the American soldiers