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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
Public Had But the Slight
est View of the
Procession.
IMMENSE CROWDS THERE
Solemn Ceremonies Attending the
Last Sad Rites-Royalty and High
Officials Only Permitted to Attend
the Services at the Mausoleum.

Potsdam, Aug. 13-The remains of
the Dowager Empress were inferred
today beside those of her husband, in
the mausoleum of Friedenskirche near
Potsdam.
Between eight and nine o'clock this
morning the bells in all the churches
here tolled. Shortly after ten o'clock
Emperor William, other members of
the Imperial family, visiting princes,
high court officials, military dignita-
ries, MEMBER of the cabinet, Knights
of the Black eagle, members of the
Reichstag and foreign ambassadors
assembled at the Wild Park railroad
station. AT 1890 o'clock the funeral
train arrived. Twenty non commits
stoned officers of the Dowager EN-
press Hussar regiment bore the coffin
from the train to the royal hearse.
Slowly and solemnly the procession
formed in a shady avenue extending
from Wild Park to the new palace
The public had there the only oppor.
tunity to see the procession and got
only the slightest view of it, although
immense crowds had assembled on the
streets. When the procession reached
the mausv,, I'm the coffin was borne
across its threshold and the cathedral
choir from Berlin intoned solemn
strophe. Dr. Persius. the chaplain, of
fered prayer, after which the choil
nQnin como
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15

turned their attention TO the express
cars. Both safes were blown open
with dynamite and the contents secur-
ed. The amount stolen is not yet
known although the robbers got some
valuable jewelry. They gave dia-
mond ring and shirt stud to Engineer
Lanham. After the work was done
the robbers. who seemed to enjoy the
situation. sat around and laughed ov-
er the matter The whole affair was
carried out without hitch. 1t is be-
lieved the men had experience in this
line of business before.
After holding the train two hours
the robbers left, going east into the
dense bottoms. The tralnmen cut out
the wrecked express Car and ran down
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
Conditions Among Strikers
Varies Little.
BOTH SIDES SATISFIED
Officials Say If They Could Get Police
Protection the Strike Would Quickly
End-Deny That Amaleamated As
ISOLATION Has Made Any Gains.

Pitsburg, Aug. I3.-Complete re-
not been received today, but as far as
they go they indicate there has been
but slight change in the conditions
since yesterday. During the night
strikers made further gains from the
National Tube company at Mackees-
port and seem to have somewhat
strengthened their position at Wheel
ing. Steel officials today express COM
plete satisfaction with the progress
they are making. They say if they
could get protection for men and prop
erty at McKeesport and Wheeling the
strike would be quickly ended. They
deny that the Amalgamated associa-
ton has gained any ground at the
Pittsburg plants of the Carnegie COM
pany and insist that the group of
plants are still standing firm. Presi-
dent Shaffer also expressed satisfac-
ton with the situation and said he
would go to Wheeling tomorrow in
company with Rev. Fitzwilliam and
Ben Davis.
Start With Non-Union Men.
Cleveland, Aug 13.-The American
Tin Plate company succeeded in get
ting one mill out of six at the Crescent
works started this morning with non
union men. About twenty-five of the
latter arrived at the plant during the
night. Most OF them came from Mo-
nessen, Pa. and Irondale. Ohio A
large number Of strikers and sympa-
thizers gathered near the plant
throughout the day but made no at
tempt to prevent the non-unionists
from going to work.
Out at Carnegie Plant.
Pittsburg, Aug. 13.-- Ten men left
the lower union plant of the Carnegie
company today and explained that the
rest of the crew to the number of
twenty-five will follow them. About
$50 boys on the day turn in the butt
Welding department of the National
Tube works at McKeesport, joined the
strikers this morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
POLITICIANS FIGHT in
STREETS OF NEW YORK
MAY GET BICYCLE MONOPOLY.
Important Suit Began in the United
States Court at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. ia suit
here which, if successful, will give the
American Bicycle company, the trust
concern, a monopoly of the entire BIZ
cycle trade OF the country The Amer
lean Bicycle company is the plaintiff
in the action and the Wisconsin Wheel
works of Racine the defendant. The
company brings suit to restrain the
Racine manufacturers from infringing
on patent which covers the bottom
bracket and the front fork device of
the bicycle, two of the salient parts,
and without making use of which it
will be impossible to construct bicy-
Gle
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
Congressman-Elect Stabbed
in the Back in a
Brawl.
rs A LEADING DEMOCRAT
Three Boston Politicians and Dele.
gates Attending Meeting of Wall Pa
per Manufacturers in Gotham Clash
on Thorouehfare.

New York. Aug. 13.-In a fight this
morning in front of the Gilsey House
between three Boston politicians and
delegates attending meeting of wall
paper manufacturers, Joseph A. Con-
ny, the democratic congressman-elect
in the ninth Massachusetts district
and leading member of the party in
Boston. was stabbed in the back and
William F. Francis, a wall paper man
ufacturer, was wounded in the thigh.
Alderman Norton and Bowen Boston
We're said to be engaged in the fracus,
the cause OF which is not known No
arrests We're made
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
DOW ACER EMPRESS LAID
TO REST BESIDE HUSBAND
EIGHT BITTEN BY MAD DOG.
Rat Terrier Wounds Family That B.
friended 1t,

Harrisburg, Ill, Aug. 13.-Eight per-
sons, COW, and four dogs were bit
ten at Liberty, west of this city, by a
dog which died of hydrophobia last
evening. The victims of the rabid
animal are Joe M. Higgins. mis- wife.
four children. the servant girl, and "A
little daughter of Richard Redders. A
maidstone, when applied to the wounds
adhered to them repeatedly. The dog,
rat TERROR, came to the Higgins home
a few days ago and was befriended by
the family.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
TRACE TYPHOID TO BAD WATER.
Malady Has Caused Death of Over 1926
People.

Baraboo, Wis. Aug. 13.-Sewage-
laden water from the river is the cause
it is said, of the epidemic of typhoid
fever which has fastened its grip on
the people of this city, and resulted in
the death of 125 persons. The charge
is made against the water company
that, in violation of its contract. it has
pumped polluted water from the river
when it should have furnished the city
with spring water
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
RISKS LIFE TO AID SCIENCE.
Colorado Man to Be Infected, With Tu
bercuIosis Germs.

Denver, Col. Aug. 13.-T. L. Monson,
state dairy commissioner of Colorado,
offers to sacrifice his life, if need be,
to prove OF disprove the correctness of
DR.. Koch's latest theory that animal
tuberculosis is not communicable to
human beings. There are physicians
in Denver who would rather be shot at
close range than do what Monson Of
fers to do. Scientists assert that Mon
son will practically, commit suicide if
his offer is accepted and he carries it
out in good faith.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15

to Caney station advising officers up
and down the road.
Officers on the Trail.
Within two hours posses of United
States marshals with bloodhounds
were on the trail. 1t is rumored two
men have been captured, but reports
lack verification. The express com
pany claims it lost nothing. Conduc-
tor Dolan estimates the passengers
loss at about $500.
Capture the Men.
Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 13.-United
States marshals have arrested seven
men in the Caney bottoms charged
with the robbery of the Katy train.
Part of the plumber has been recover,
ed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
SHAKERS DECIDE TO SELL.
Colony in Massachusetts Too Small Il
Care for Lands.

Pittsfeld. Mass, Aug. 13.-The Han
cock colony of shakers has decided to
sell off a large portion of its property.
The colony has become greatly lessen
ed in members during the past ten
years. The shakers have about 5000
acres and there are only four old men
in the settlement. They employ four
teen men who are aliens and take lit
tie interest in affairs. With the en-
ployment of so large force there is
little profit in agriculture. OF the
5000 acres about half is mountain and
wood land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
PATTIsoN FOR PRESIDENT.
Pennsylvania Man Being Mentioned as
the Democratic Csndidate.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Robert E. Patti
son, of Pennsylvania. may be the next
democratic nominee for president, pro.
viding the conservative wing of the
democratic party which is now seek
ing control should gain it's object.
Friends of the former Pennsylvania
governor have been sounding the dem
ocratic leaders in the north central
states in regard to him. aud it is said
they have found them agreeable to the
proposition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
TAMMANY is In
DIRE DISTRESS
POLICE CAPTAIN is INDICTED BY
GRAND JURY.
Neglected to Report Resort as sus.
picious Place and Gets Tangled Up
With the Criminal Law.

New York, Aug 13.-The grand jul
ry, at the request of District Attorney
Philbin, today indicted Police Captain
Thomas j. Diamond on the charge of
neglect of duty as public officer.
The basis of the charge consists IN
Captain Diamonds alleged neglect to
report Lena Schmidt's disorderly
house as suspicious place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
AUTOMOBILE CONCERN FAILS.
Was Capitalized for $4,000, 900, Bu:
Its Business Was Small.

New York, Aug. ia receiver was
appointed yesterday for the General
Carriage company, an automobile con-
Germ that was started about two years
ago. 1t was capitalized at S20,0O0,N09
and had large plans. 1t claimed own
ership of franchise to run stages IN
any street in New York city. Its plans
never materialized.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
OIL IN OKLAHOMA.
ottumwa Company Files on 1000
Acres in One Body.

Fort Sill. Ok. T.. Aug. 13-oil com
panies are being organized hourly in
the new town of Lawton. Twenty or
more promoters" and "oil experts" di-
rect from the Beaumont district had
bottles of oil to display today. No
gushers have been brought in. The
excitement is not confined to any par
ticular district. Evidence of oil can
be found in all directions, but what is
known as the oil district is about elev-
en- miles north of Lawton. Oil locat-
ers have plastered the entire country
with mineral claims and an Ottumwa,
Iowa, company has 1000 acres staked
in one body.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
TO FIGHT OIL PRODUCERS.
Coal Men Antasonistic to the Texas
GuSherS.

Austin, Tex, Aug. 1S.-It is report
ed that the Gould Texas lines will
join with the coal operators in their
proposed fight against the Beaumont
fuel oil producers. One method Of
competing with oil will be to reduce
the rates on interstate coal shipment
from Indian Territory and Arkansas
SO that it can be sold in this state at
prices much below what it is now sell
ing, for shutting out the use of oil
at many competitive points.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
A. j. SMELLS MIND FAILS.
Murdered Millionaire's Son at the De-
tention Hospital.

Chicago. Aug. 13.-Albert ]. Smell,
son of Millionaire Amos ]. Smell, who
was murdered in his Washington
boulevard residence twelve years ago,
is at the detention hospital awaiting
investigation as to his sanity Accord
ing to relatives, the use of intoxicants
is. the cause of the apparent mental
breaking down of Mr.. Smell. For some
time he has secluded himself in barn
at the family homestead, seldom ap-
pearing before his relatives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
PHILLIPS FAILS TO RESUME.

Former Corn Kings Company Post
pones Time for New Business.
Chicago, Aug. 13.---In two or three
days more, or perhaps week, Presi-
dent Collins of the George H. Phillips
company says the firm will resume
business. This is the third postpone
ment of the time for resumption Elk
perts are still working on the books
to find out how much the company mas
lost through incompetent bookkeeping.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
DAVENPORT RACES.
August Meeting Opens Today With .
Bio String of Trotters.

Davenport, Aug. 13.-The August
meeting of the Davenport Mile Trat k
and Trotting association opened yes
terday with 219 entries for the four
days races. the largest field ever en-
tered for meeting here. Stables ut
the track are over crowded and race
followers have been arriving on. all
trains. The track has been worked
into fine shape and a successful meet
ing is in prospect
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
DROWNED I'M A MILK CAN.
Mother in Dipping Out Fluid Finds Lit
tile Girl at Bottom.

La Crosse, Aug. 13.--Louise. the.
year and half daughter of George.
Schmidt, residing near Arcadia, was
drowned yesterday in a large can Of
milk, while at play in a milkhouse
The child had been missing and no
trace of her could be found Finally
its mother went into the milkhouse
and began to dip out the milk, when
the dead body of the little one was
found at the bottom of the can.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
Services in London.

London, Aug. ia memorial SER
vice, attended by many persons prom
inent in social, political and diplomat
ic circles, was. held today in chapel
Royal, St. James palace, simultaneous,
ly with the funeral of Empress Fred
erick at Potsdam.
Dispatches from all parts of the con
tinent announce the celebration of me,
mortal services in honor of the dead
Empress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
Yankee and Canadian Yachts
Battle for Supremacy.
UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT
Result of Race Will Be Protested by
Captain of the American Boat, Who
Allese That the Rival Craft Is Dis
qualified.

Chicago. Aug. 13.-1n five-knot
southeast breeze over triangular
course of twenty-one miles the third of
the races for the Canada cup started
today with an unfortunate occurrence
which caused flags of protest to be
raised from both yachts.
The Cadillac crossed the line at II
O'Clock on the port tack, the Invider
following few seconds later. The
Invader crossed on the Starboard tack
but so close were the rivals that this
maneuver forced the Detroiter to come
about. AS she was right on the buoy
the Invader fouler her, running on the
Cadillacs starboard quarter. Both
the captains hoisted protest flags.
The Cadillac had windward posi-
ton at the start. The Invader point
ed higher but could not foot fast
enough to cross ahead of her. Then
followed series of tacks, both skip
pers showing great skill in jockeying.
At liza o'clock the Cadillac, after be-
ing spoken to by the judges boat.turn-
ed back. At 1120 O'Clock the Invader
came about on the port tack, and ran
to the Cadillac, where it was announc-
ed the Detroiter had been disqualified
by the judges. Commodore Shaw,who
was following on the yacht Truant
however came up and ordered Captain
Thompson to proceed over the course.
Thompson shook out the reef he had
taken aad started in pursuit of the In
vader, which was by this time well
ahead Captain Thompson megaphon-
ed the Associated Press boat he intend
ed to make a protest against the In
yader.
At LOS o'clock both boats were max
ing close haul on the the port tack.
The Invader seems to be one hundred
yards to the good The wind has
freshed somewhat and is now blowing
seven miles an hour.
Milwaukee Enters Race.
| Chicago. Aug. 1.-THE Invader
rounded the first buoy at 12:2S:35
There she crossed the Cadillac's
course The Detroiter turned about
and started back for her mornings.
The Milwaukee having followed the
course took up the race when the Ca
dillac dropped out, turned the buoy a
few lengths behind her competitor and
chung close to her during the first half
of the second leg, both running free
before the wind At 2 o'clock the In.
vader was three-quarters of a mile
ahead of the Milwaukee, The latter
apparently has no chance The Judges
disqualified the Cadillac for fouline
the Invader during the maneuvers al
the start.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
PROHIBITION MOVE.
Gard Issue by Some Who Attended
Clear Lake Meeting.


Clear Lake. Aug. 13-At the -cl3-
perance parliament held here a few
days ago by the Epworth League as
sembly of the Northwest, a resolution
was unanimously adopted by the large
and enthusiastic meeting protesting
against the nomination OF A. B. Cum.
Minis for governor The resolution
was ordered to be telegraphed to the
republican state convention at Cedar
Rapids. The action of the convention
has led to the following call:
A Call.
We, the undersigned voters, oppose
the election of A. B. CSummins to the
Office of governor.
ID Because he openly deserted
his party and defeated one of it's can
didates for the legislature who favor.
ed the suppression of the lawless sa-
| loon in Iowa
CD Because. in subsequent cam
paign, he announced his support Of
Horace Boies for governor, thereby
aiding in the defeat OF the republican
candidate for that Office, who favored
the enforcement of existing temper
ance laws.
3D. Because he will. if elected. use
his influence for the repeal of certain
restrictive features of the present
mulct law.
Believing that large majority of
the voters of Iowa, irrespective of 70.
litical faith, are opposed to any modi-
tication of NAT law in the interest Of
the saloon I'd believing that the elec-
ton of A B. Cummins would lead to
such modification, the undersigned
hereby call mass convention to meet
at Plymouth church, Des Moines, to
nominate an independent candidate tor
governor.
H. H. Fairal,
l.. S. Johnson
R. S. Dorchester,
S. Z. Gardner.
F. McKercher.
D. H. Culoer,
James Pester
And 1903 Other Voters.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
HossAck CASE IN OCTOBER,
Appeal in Famous Murder Case Il
Nearly Perfected.

Des Moines, Aug. 13.-Assistant At
torney General c. A. Van Vlack states
that he had been unotiicially notified
that the appeal in the Hossack murder
case would be ready for submission to
the court at the coming October term.
If this is true decision will be had as
early as the adjourned term in Decem-
Der, or within little more than one year
after the date of the crime.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
WOODS WANTS CLAIM CLEARED.
Man Who Drew First Prize at Lawton
in Trouble.

Fort Sill, Ok T., Aug. III R.
Woods appeal for troops to eject the
the squatters who have crowded his
claim adjoining the Lawton town site,
has been referred by Ex-Governor Rich
ards to the secretary of the interior.
In the meantime Woods attorneys
have requested the civil authorities to
remove the trespassers,, who increase
in numbers hourly. The Woods home
stead has the appearance of an indie
pendent town and for mile the land
is covered with tents and rude houses.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
DEATH IN EXPLOSION.
Locomotive Boiler Bursts, Killing En-.
aineer and Fireman.

Pueblo, Colo, Aug. ia freight To-
connective drawing a mixed train on the
Denver and Rio Grande railroad OK
ploded one mile east of La Neta. En-
gineer Woods was blown to pieces and
Fireman Maple was so badly injured
that he died in few hous. Both
were from Pueblo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
vAPoR BATH MAY BE FATAL.

woman lerrIbIy Burned WhIIe NIone
in Her Home.
Chicago, Aug. 13.-Annie zaslofsky,
% Barber street, is at st. Luke's hos
pital suffering from severe burns she
received yesterday afternoon while
taking a vapor bath Her condition is
serious and the doctors do not believe
she can recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
KISS A MAN TO PUNISH HIM.
Girls in an Indiana Town Embarass 4;
Foe of Oscillation.

Evansville, Ind, Aug. 13.-Robert F..
Foss, living at Taswell, a small town
in Crawford county, has caused the ar
rest of six young society women of
that place on peculiar charge. Foss
declares that he was publicly kissed.
He is young music teacher and only
recently made his home at Taswell.
The girls became tired of his boast
that he had never been kissed. They
cornered Foss and showed him how it
goes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
MISS SMOKE WILL RECOVER.
Condition of Woman Burned While
Smoking Cigarettes Improves.

Chicago. Aug. 13.-Amelia Smoke,
whose first taste of the Joys of ci-
gazette smoking resulted in severe in
iuries to herself Sunday, is. still in a
dangerous condition at the Emergency
hospital II is said. however, that she
will recover. Miss Smoke lives at No.
62T Center avenue. She was trying to
light cigarette at No;509 Clark street
when she set fire to her dress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
100000 NOW RECOVERED.
Divers Get $4,000 More of Gold Hid
den bv Winters

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 13.-It is
stated at the office of the Selby Smelt.
ing company that force of divers un,
der the management of the Pinkertons
has taken S65.000 worth of gold from
the spot where it was hidden by Win.
tiers, making nearly 100000 already
recovered. 1t is expected that the re.
mainder of the stolen treasure amount.
ing to $4,000, will be recovered
shortly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
NO CORNER IN APPLES.
Commission Men Say the Market Can
Not Be Controlled.

ST. Louis, Aug. 13-St Louis com.
mission men attach no Importance to
the report that an effort is being made
to corner the Missouri apple crop.
About dozen men who deal in apples
and other fruits in large quantities
yesterday without exception express
ed themselves as convinced of the i'm
possibility of any one man or set of
men securing control of the apple mar.
ket
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
$4,000 FIRE IN KANSAS CITY.
Cigar Store and j. A. johnson Cafe
Are DESTROYED.

Kansas CITY. Mo. Aug l3.--Fire de.
stroyed the Niles & Moser cigar store
and the J. A. johnson cafe. one or the
finest in the city, situated at@Nos SO4
and SUv Delaware street. Loss, $50 900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
H. Fl. Fairall,
l.. S. Johnson,
R. S. Dorchester,
S. Z. Gardner.
F, McKercher.
D. H. Culoer,
James Poster,
And 1903 Other Voters.
CANDIDATES BOB UP.
Mayor Hartenbower Of pes Moines
Nav Get 1t,
governor.

Des Moines, Aug. ia campaign
for the nomination OF Mayor j. j. Har-
tenbower of Des Moines for governor
on the democratic ticket was inaus,l-
rated here yesterday. Backers of the
movement claim that the biggest dem
ocratic leaders have been seen and
have given their pledges that Harlem
bower can have the nomination if he
will take it. Major Harterbower has
refused, up to date, to consent to run,
but his friends think he will not de-
cline to accept the nomination if the
convention in Des Moines August q
should offer it to him. George w.
Baker of Davenport and Cato Sells of
Vinton are in the lead for the nominal
ton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-15
THINK KITCHENER DOOMED.

Belief in London That General Lyttle-
ton Will Take His Place in Africa.
London. Aug. 13.-It is generally be-
lieved in army circles that Lord Kitch-
ener will soon be relieved of the COIN
mand in South Africa and that his
place will be taken by General Neville
Iyttleton, who sailed for the Cape Sat,
yurday in company with Lord Miner.
For some time Kitchener has been
losing favor with the war Office and it
is believed that his recall will not be
bong delayed.