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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND 8 PACIFIC.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC.
GOING EAST. Depart
No. 228-Ottnnwa to keokuk. 1890. 7:0O a. M
202-Des Mones to Keokuk. 49,. 1926 a. H.
2O4-Des Moines to Eldon. ;. 1923 p III.
G54-Freight, Ottumwa to Eldon. Ass p III.
GOING WEST. Arrive
227-keokuk to Ottumwa....... GAS p nj.
49, Depart.
2Ol-Eldon to Des Moines.......- 6:20 a. M.
203-Keokuk to Des Moines 49,. 12:I5 o. M
233-Frt, Edon to Des Moines. :. 1922 a. IN
231-Frt, daily, E1don to Monroe sos D, m
Unless otherwise specified, all trains aredaily
except Sunday.
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War Hero WEEDS.

Newport, R. T., May 9.-The wedding
of Miss Cornelia c. Stockton, daugh-
ter of Capt. C. A. Stockton, president
OF the War college, to Lieut.. Freder-
ice A. Traut, of the navy, who served
with distinction on the cruiser New
Orleans during the Spanish-American
war, will take place in the Seabriske
Memorial church here today.
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FREQ of Charge.

Any adult suffering from a cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat
or lung troubles of any nature, who
will call at Sargent's, will be present.
ed with sample bottle of Boschec's
German Syrup, free. of charge. Only
one bottle given to one person, and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such a sale as Boschee's German Sy-
rup in all parts of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and your druggist
will tell you it's success was marvel
GUS. 1t is really the only Throat and
Lung Remedy generally Endorsed by
physicians. One Is cent bottle will
cure or prove it's value. Sold by deal
ers in all civilized countries.
Homer Sewell, of Shell Rock, fell off
a load of wood brea king his leo in two
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10

Homer sewell, of Shell Rock, fell off
a load of wood breaking his leg in two
places just below the hip.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
LAYuEN GAIN VICTORY.
Will tn Future be Given Equal Repre-
scntation i'm Conferences.

Chicago, May 8.-(By Associated
Press AT today's session of the
Methodist general conference the de-
yotional exercises We're conducted by
DR.. j. II. Potts, of Michigan, while
Bishop Ninde presided over the bust
ness session. The report of the spe-
cial committee confirming the recent
action OF the general conference
granting equal lay and ministerial
representation at all general confer
ences, except under the special pro-
vision excluding laymen from all an
nual conferences, was adopted after a
| hot debate.
| Bishop Warren presented the report
OF the commission appointed four
years ago to revise the organic law
of the church. Important changes
were made in the method of ballotine
on certain questions.
1t was formally decided that the be-
ginning of the elections to be made
! the order of the day for May IA, and
that the. conference adjourn sine die
May 20.
| A communication from Chris. Haw.
of this city, who is attending the ma
tional conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Chicago, says that
his resolution suggesting certain
changes in the boundary line between
the Iowa and Upper Iowa conferences
was entertained by the general COM
mittee and has been referred to COM
mittee of seven good men for consid-
GRAFTON. The proposed changes have
been outlined in the Courier several
times, and the Importance of the
measure is apparent to all in this con-
ference.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10

fortune fayors the brave" 1t is
also favorable to those who purify
their blood by taking Hoods Sarsap-
arilla.
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TRAINS LEAVING JEEFERsON sERnER
UNION STATION

A. y. 18CKUFu, Agent,
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE& ST. PAUL.
Arrive Depae
Chicago, Dubuque & Mil. Hl:3oam t2:ssam
Chicago, Cedar Rap, ETC.. tl0:35 am t5:35 pm
Kansas City Southwest. ESQ am Tl:35 am
Kansas City and local..... 1880 pm tl0:40 am
Freight>going south...... tT:OO am
Freight-going south...... 1880 pm
Freight-going north...... 1000 am
Freight-going morrill,. t7:15 am
*Dally. Except Sunday. TExcept Monday
Freight trains arrive at and depart from OF.
unwa Junction, 81
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WAS RELEASED.
Ed Smith, Charged With Attempt I
Break and Enter, Not Held.

From Mondays Daily.
Ed Smith, the man charged with
attempting to break and enter the
Erbacher saloon, at the corner Of Main
and Wapello streets, last week, was
tried in police court this afternoon and
released. Smith is the man who was
found early one morning last week at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
within the Empire in few years. He will work
for the establishment of a great imperial party
under the British flag.
bULLEh IN BUER IERRIIUR1.
BRITISH GENERAL FINALLY BREAKS
THROUGH THE MOUNTAIN
BARRIERS.

London, June 11.-Nothing has been heard
from Lord Roberts for three days. This raid on
the railway, the strenuous opposition to General
Rumble, and the nimble escape OF Commandant-
General Bothas division forced the War Office
observers to the reluctant conclusion that the
was is not yet over, although even the occasional
civilian Boer sympathizer cannot see how the
Beers will be able TO do anything to change the
result.
General Butler is in Boer territory. Dispatches
Of correspondents with him. filed yesterday at
sunset, describe the corps camping Can
soei, close to the point where the frontiers of
the Free State. the Transvaal and Natal meet
THE British marched eight miles yesterday"
says a Reuter- correspondent before encounter
ing any opposition. The Beers. who had one
gun. withdrew under heavy ordnance fire to a
ridge just ahead of the camp
This long range running skirmish will doubt
less be renewed this morning. General Butler Is
expected to make rapid progress now and to
throw the weight of twenty thousand men into
Lord Roberts's Transvaal combinations
The fighting on June 6, in which there were
fewer than twenty casualties. was kept up all
day long by musketry and artillery The British
attacking line, three miles in length made its
way amid the precipitous hills A Boer gun on
Spitz Kop fired shrapnel rapidly at a range of
four hundred yards at the British right flank
but every shell was buried in the ground before
| bursting
General Rundle's and General Brabant's divi-
sions are still at HaSnmonia, in the Ficksburg
district The latest intelligence from their head
| quarters is that the Beers are determined to
| fight to the bitter end. They are concentrating
| four thousand men around Bethlehem. The
country between them and General Rumble is
| mountainous and resembles Northern Natal in
| being exceedingly difficult for military opera
| tions. General Rundle's present care is to pre-
| vent the Beers getting past him southwark.
| Major Wood of Rundes staff rode to Boer
| outpost on June and announced that Pretoria
| had been occupied by the British. How the
| Beers received this news is not recorded. Alto
| gether six hundred Beers have surrendered to
| General Rumble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
PEKING SAID TO BE BURNING.
WILD RUMoRs REACH TIEN-TsIN-ANARcHY
AT THE CAPITAL.

London. June 11.-"The Daily Mail" has the
following from Tien-Tsin dated Friday. June 8:
The widest rumors are current here to the
erect that Peking is burning, but they lack con-
firmation.
Tien-Tsin. June 10.-The special train that
went to examine the line and reconnoitre re-
turned last night. The railway was found clear
two miles beyond Yang-Tsu. The engineers with
the guards. walked mile and a half further.
They found the ties and two bridges burned and
the railway torn up. They saw a few hundred
persons. apparently villagers gathered ahead of
them.
The first repair train, with Admiral Seymour
and his staff, $50 British, Captain McCallas 100,
40 Italians and % Austrians. left Tien-Tsin this
morning at $50. A Hotchkiss and other guns
were mounted a In front of the engine.
The rest of the guns were mounted in the centre
of the train. second train left at H. with 600
British. japanese, Russian and French troops
Repairing material and new rails were taken
along.
There are thirty-one foreign war vessels at
Taku. A message from Peking to the admirals
asserts that the situation is hourly growing more
dangerous for foreigners. All those at Peking
have taken refuge in Legation-st. The civilian
males under arms to fight with the regulars
ii necessary. The approaches to Legation-st. are
surrounded by bowling mobs of undscplned
soldiery. with cannon and bayonets. The inter
national guards holding off the mob which
screamed insults and threats
This was the situation yesterday Saturday.
when the couriers got through with the latest
dispatches. The Empress Dowager was anus
ing herself at the palace with theatricals
1t is reported that Government arms are being
dealt out to the Boxers. The troops of Tung
Fuh Seang said to be assisting to kill native
Christians after malignant tortures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
DIES IN A RACE WITH A CAR.
WHEELMAN, URGED ON BY PASSENGERS,
SUCCUAIBS TO HEART DISEASE.

Passengers on a crowded trolley car out for an
airing in The Bronx yesterday had an expert
ence that will be recalled by many Of them for
long time. The car was near Morris Park-ave
and Samuel-st when a wheelman rode abreast
The road was smooth a cinder path and
some of the the began to jeer the
wheeman, who gave evidence of tiring. The pace
at which the going apparently too
hot for him. Stung by their taunt the rider bent
over his handle bar and spurted. He shot ahead
and having proved that he could beat the car
he dropped back abreast.
why, say, this is a cinchp' he shouted. Sew
eral girls on the smiled at the young fellow
and encouraged, he set out again. The motor
man, having a straightaWay half-Inile clear, en-
tered into the spirit OF the thing, and showed
the lever away around the circle. The car
fairly jumped forward.
The bicyclist set his teeth and pedalled for all
that was in him. For quarter of a mile it
an even race, and then, by inches, the be-
gan gain. The rider made desperate squirt.
The passengers saw him regain what he had
lost go forward a couple of feet and then
plunge headlong from his wheel. He was going
more. The bicycle was crushed to scraps
under the car wheels.
The motorman stopped quickly as he could,
and the passengers ran back to the wheelman.
Blood pouring from his mouth. ears and
nostrils and he badly cut and scratched.
from Fordham Hospital
Hes dead" the surgeon told them. "Over-
did himself probably, and died Of heart failure"
In the young mans cap was written: William
Snyder twenty-one years old. No. 2O6 East
One hundred and fifty -second-st" The directory
contains no No. 206 East One-hundred-and
ffty-second-st. The police are trying to learn
the dead mans identity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
AMERICA HOLDS ALOOF.
UNITED STATES WILL TAKE NO PART
IN CHINA'S PARTITION.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUxE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Washington June 1O.-The intervention of the
United States in the Chinese crisis, involving
the representations already made by Minister
Conger together with the action taken by Ad-
miral Kempff, both under the discretion al
lowed them by the Presidents instructions. are
declared officially to exhaust this Governments
resources. as far they be applied at the
present time Without distinct change in
National policy which is regarded as most re-
mote, and except under gravely complicated in
ternational conditions, affecting not only the
stability Of the Chinese Empire but the equi-
lihrium of Europe. the offices of American agen-
cies at Peking and Tien-Tsin. as well as in
future centres of disturbances, will be limited
to such efforts for the protection of American in
terests the participation by Minister Conger
in the insistent demands made by all the for
eign representatives upon the Tsung- Yamen
and the Dowager Empress for affording security
10 the life and property CT aliens. and the
landing of armed forces and the dispatch of
gunboats to furnish the necessary protection in
case Of China's failure to comply
Beyond this, 1T is clearly understood in
Washington. other nations propose to go, per-
haps at once, but the United States while enter
ing the concert UP to that point will act inde-
pendently, if at all, in proceedings which will
probably lead to a change of dynasty, and per-
maps revolution through the Empire. 1t is
promised, however, that whatever occurs the
commercial interests Of this country, upon the
basis Established in the written open door"
compact, shall not be modified even in case of
the occupation by other Powers OF all the re-
naming coast line and the extension of spheres
of influence beyond their present exceedingly
elastic limits
The contingency of permanent territorial en-
croachment is regarded as too distant lust now
to call for more specific expression bv the
United States than has already been given for
it is believed the extensive military operations
by the foreign forces around Peking and Tien-
Tsln may involve only a brief campaign result
ing in such salutary lesson to the unprogres-
sive element of China TO permit prompt with
drawal after order is restored. These operations
upon rather large scale it is now feared, can
United States will contribute ashore more than
three hundred marines and sailors 10 the COM
bined forces, this number being already at
Tien-Tsin and on the way there. This number
is regarded as a fair proportion for the United
States to supply. considering the relative num-
Der and value of Americans and property requr-
ing protection compared with the similar re-
sponsibilities of Russia, England, Japan, Ger
many and France. If. as now apprehended. the
small district of it's present violence. and the
widespread American missionary interests up
TO the Yang-Tse are endangered, it is more than
likely that Admiral Kempff will have TO spare
much of his available force in that direction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
DRESS CAUGHT ON FIRE.
AN AMERICAN WOMAN NARROWLY ES-
CAPES BURNING TO DEATH AT
THE PARIS RACES

copyright; 1900: By The New-York Trbunel
rBY TRIBUNE.I
Paris, June 10-At the Longchamps race
course just before the Grand PriX de Paris was
run this afternoon, much alarm was caused by
accident to Miss Lily Draper, an American
lady, who is staying at the Hotel Dieu with her
relatives, Miss Perkins and Mr.. Blake. Miss
Drapers dress caught fire and. fortunately, the
flames took a outside her skirt, so that
she escaped with slight burns her right arm
Miss Draper's dress entirely burned and
she was brought back to her hotel in a closed
carriage.
The cause of the accident walking
bit OF cigarette on the ground, which still
burning. Her escape was largely due to the
efforts and presence of mind of two Americans
Francis Welch and Major Mott, of the United
States Embassy, who gaantly took off their
coats and smothered the flames c. l. B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
FOUR KILLED on ELECTRIC ROAD.
AND ONE OF THE INJURED-HEAD-
ON COLLISION.

Providence, r. l., June 10 (SpeciaD.-Lieuten-
ant-Governor Charles D. Kimball seriously
but probably not fatally injured in a collision
on the Suburban Railway near Rocky Point
shortly after noon to-day Four persons were
killed and more than score Of others were in
jured, eight of them badly that they were
taken to the Rhode Island Hospital. The rail-
way was formerly operated by steam. but for
the last few months it has been operated as an
electric road, with greatly increased travel.
The road is being double tracked, but in the
mean time there has been more travel than
could be easily handled. especially on Sundays.
An up car of which E. D. Burrows was motor
man. attempted to steal a switch. and met a
down car on the curve The motorman was in
stantly killed and the cars We're teescoped.
Lieutenant Governor Kimball was too badly in
jured to be taken to the hospital, but was cared
for at the Warwick station. He is one of
the most prominent and popular Republicans in
the State. He has been the leader of the House
Of Representatives. was a candidate for Mayor
of Providence last fall. and was this spring
elected Leutenant-Governor by a f1attering
vote.
Besides the motorman. those killed were Lewis
c. Sanborn, of Providence: Arthur Luscomb and
a baby of fifteen months named George w.
Baker.
Dr. F. H. Peckham. who is attending Lieu
tenant Governor kimbal says that he will re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
EARLY NEWS NOT CLEAR.
THE PUBLIC CONFUSED OVER OPERA
TIoNS IN UPPER NATAL.

Icopyright; 1900: BY The New-York Tribune.l
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE-l
London, June Ill a m.-General Buffers dis
patch posted at the War Office yesterday showed
signs of official editing and not clear He
reported that 1000 Beers had retired twenty-sx
miles northwest and that his own force had
halted twenty-four hours to give his trains time
10 come up. The British casualties last week
were about sixteen General Butler does not
mention Laing's Mex, and some experts believe
that he refers to Botha's Pass, and he has not
yet taken possession Of the railway tunnel
Trains. however, could not go through Botha's
Pass and it is probable that Laings Mex has
been evacuated and that the passage of Buffers
army TO Charlestown is open
Press dispatches at midnight left this matter
in doubt and stated that the Beers were sur
rounded and might be compelled to surrender.
General Buffers account does not refer to
any negotiations with the Boer commanders.
General Robertss communications have not
vet been restored. The Free State commanders
are reported by natives to have destroyed the
railway for a distance of twenty miles, from
Rooeeval to America, and to have been within
ten miles of Kroonstad. This break in the
communications is most setious when General
Robertss army is dependent upon the railway
for supplies The Boer commanders in the
Free State, commanded by De Wet and Olivier,
prODaDly muster dDOut llse IlouSanG men. Up
posed TO them there are about six divisions, ex-
elusive Of the troops lining the railway. General
Colvile, with the Ninth Division. is at Helbron;
General Methuen, with the First, at Lindley;
General Chernside, with the Third, at Kroon-
stad; General Rundle and General Brabant,
with the Eighth and Colonial divisions, at
Ficksburg: General Clements. with the Twelfth
Brigade, at Senekal, and General Kelly Kenny.
with another brigade of the Sixth and probably
other forces. at Bloenfontein. There must be
thirty thousand British troops available for
operations against De Wet and Olivier, and
each Of these six columns is too strong to be
attacked. Only two Of the six columns are sup
piled directly by the railway, and the remain
ing four either dependent upon conveys or
endeavoring to live off the country. The
difficulties Of transport were serious enough to
cripple these scattered forces, and when Cen
eral Roberts cut off from communication
With Kroonstad there were six Generals await
ing orders and there nobody in supreme
command in the Free State. There is no Off
cial news from any Of these columns De Wet
could hardly hit upon cleverer tactics for
throwing the British plans into confusion.
I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
BULLER MOVES FORWARD
HIS ARMY CROSSES THEDRAK-
EN,SBERG RANGE.
GENERAL HUNTERS COLUMN PRESSING
EASTWARD TOWARD POTCHEF-
STROoM-BONDITES DIVIDED.

rcoryr1ght: 1900: By The New-York Tr1oune.l
IBy CABLE TRIBUNE.l
London. June II, a. m.-General Butler is
making substantial progress. On Saturday he
bsvouacked with presumably his main column
east Of Botha's Pass. while his transport was
he;ng got across. Yesterday morning says "The
gtandard's" telegram, the Drakensberg was sue
,essfully crossed in the face of slight opposi-
tfon. and the column moved northward to
7ansvlei. in Orange River Colony. fifteen miles
from Botha's Pass Five Boer an1Slllances were
CAPTURED during the march
General Hunters progress from the west con-
tinues TO be unopposed. From Lichtenburg he
has reached Ventersdorp. fifty miles 10 the
southeast and only thirty miles from Potchef-
stroon. Colonel Mahon is following him closely.
The Times" states that a Ministerial crisis is
likely 10 take place Immediately at Cape Town.
A majority Of the Bond party Of Parliament in
sist on an active policy of opposition to the an
nexation of the Boer republics.
From Lourenco Marques on Saturday an "Ex-
press correspondent telegraphed q report that
Komati Poort had been seized by the British
and that President Kruger had taken to the
hills L n. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
LIKE TAPPING REBELLION.
LANDING OF MARINES CONSIDERED IN.
ADEQUATE IN LONDON.
ICopyrght 1900: By The New-York Tribunal
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l

copyright: By New-York Trbunel
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.I
London. June IL. 1 a. m.-The best informed
men are deeply concerned the situation in
China and agree tnat the landing of marines
from European ships is an inadequate expedient
for averting a momentous crisis. The Boxers
revolt has begun in the same way as the ter
ribe Tae-Ping Rebellion, and there is no
Chinese" Gordon in sight to suppress 1t by craft
subtle as the Oriental wiles Russia is the
only Power prepared to deal with the situation
IN an effective way, by sending strong military
force to Peking. but there will be grave risks of
war with Japan if this be done. and European
complications will arise if there has not been
prearranged policy sanctioned by the Powers.
The only practical proposal which London
military make is that the Chinese regiment
Wei-Hai-We: shall be sent TO Tien-Tsin
and reinforced from Hong Kong and India. 1t
is also suggested that several divisions of regu-
lars can be spared from South Africa when the
war ends and their places filled by the reten-
ton OF the Yecmanry, Militia Volunteers and
Colonial forces. The has not ended and
the Boxers and Russians are not likely to wait
for the surrender of Krtiger. II is easy for
leader writers TO assert that strong British
policy is urgently needed if Imperial prestige is
to be maintained in the Far East, but they are
prudent enough avoid committing themselves
"A
for hope is the probability that Lord Salisbury
has not been taken by surprise and that he has
entered into engagements with Russia and Ger
many by which the present emergency be
met. Certainly the anarchy which, according
to midnight dispatches from China, shows no
signs of abatement, cannot be allowed con-
tinue, and Great Britain must either consent to
have Russia act decisively present alterna-
tive policy of a practical nature, such as the
deposition of the Dowager Empress collective
European control with military force behind it.
Dispatches from Feking at midnight indicated
that the Tsung-li-Yamen had protested strongly
against the employment of large foreign forces
in the capital and that the insurrection
spreading rapidly through the country.
A trained official who has spent many years
in China told me last night that the situation
could hardly be and that the Dowager
Empress was apparently playing the game di-
rectly in Russia's interests. There were from
10000 to 10000 Russian troops close at hand
and there was nothing to prevent their entering
Peking if they chose TO do so. I. n. F.