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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07
RETURNS.
New York Figures Add TO the
Fusion Victory.
Van Wyck Politically Dead, Being
About 10000 Behind Ticket.
Ohio Sweits Her Handsome Figures. Fighting
Chance in Maryland.

New York NOV. \ TIN revised list
If asScm"lym.n cl"ctcd IL III" lower
ii"us" ~ thu Legislature ii. this state
'h"W5 that membership VIII stpul. t;..-
pubicans. JOS, Dcn"crnts. ~.
This, is = Republican al thrc" aud
gives th" Eri,ubIirans It majority Of s..
one S"n;';c Of last ycur bold over. Tv 7"
Republicans Wsrr elected "a this city
to ill vacaucice caused b> d,;r;l hut
thr h"n'b"rship Is unchanged, ,iz: M
Republicans ANA ~ Dcmuciata.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07

y location has been granted in Traps
well I" til" telephone company that is
Z" put in iinc between that town and
Brunswick, and the poles are being
hauled. i'aileys and Orr's islands viii
i" connected with the mainland ~ q
cable. The hearing fer the location of
the line in. Brunswick. will b, held be-
fore the Selcctmcn. next Wednesday
afternoon The company plans to run
q branch line to Mere point ana Simp-
sons point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07
u. G. BARKER Co., Furiers, Cor. Store, Gardiner
sept 5eodlstpp

An attractive stock Of reliable. n.rji-
"'ntS and toilet articles. long "Xpcri-
enc" IN putting w prescriptions. that
soda fountain. hot or cold tn. year
I"uEd. good cigars. prices low as any
other folks in iii" city. and good Stor..
manners-all thcS" bring many custom
cts 10 thaS. X. fartridgc's old Reliable
Drug store, oppoSit" poStoHicr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston, Nur. Local forecast for
Boston ana Vicinity: Thursday. fair
weather and rising temperature: Fri
day. unsettled: probably continued
fair; colder during evening ami night:
variable winds becoming southwest,
shifting to west and northwcstcrly,
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07
SMALLPOX INCREASING.
NOW 4 Cases at ST. Iohn, Four Having DC.
vcioped. Wednesday.

81. Jollu, y. T., NOV. 9Th" smallpox
cases here nov ulmbcr IL. Four c"vcl-
np"d. to-day. two among patients i'll the
G"ncral public hospital ana twu i'll quar-
antin,d hoIs"s. The new cases were
transferred To- III" cpitrmi" hospital TLcr,.
:'r" three morc suspects IN IN" general
hospital. tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07

A telegram was received at Rocklan
from capt John q. Adams. Tuesday.
ANNOUNCING that his vessel, the schoon-
cr. Helen Montague, had been cut to
tn. waters edge in a collision with an
other schooner The crew of the Mon
t,g,!c were saved and the craft was
to.Hcd into Norfolk. Va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07
How "a Tell the Cenuinc.

The signature of Z. ". Grove appears
on every box Of the genuine Laxative
Bromo-ounine the remedy that cures
~ cold q" one day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07
FEDERAL STOCK & GRAIN CO.,

NNEfi bl-ooh
lncornorated under the laws of Mass
CAPITAL. slEo,@"
Stock, Bonds Grain ana Provisions
bought and sold for cash or carried on
moderate margins
Direct private wire. Telephone. IT,
oCtAj eodlmu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07

Beaver Creek coal mines near Sheridan
Wyo.. hav" been destroyed by fir. Tn"
fire is still burning and, rs th" flames
may follow {, vein for Il great distance.
tn. min" may burn for wears. The ii,t
was started 10y inc"ndiari"s VIII" saturat-
ed several cars with Gil. set them on tr"
ana ran them down into the Hnr. \"
lives were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07

Special Values
In FUR SCARFS.

We have about ~" Scarfs that w,r.
mad" iir during the .!ull season. ana Ar,
"aer;n:; them at prices they cannot he
duplicated for later.
Near seal Cluster Scarfs, i Martin
tails.
s2.7s.
Real Black Martin Sclrfs, Martin
tti'4.
Zeal Brown Martin S,arf:. i tails.
sA.so.
I'al Hrowu Martin Scarfs, l. :,
quality, tails,
$500.
River Sable Scarfs. { ana \ tails,
$500 and $3.50.
Gray kriInnlcr, tails.
$3.50 and $500.
Long double SCarfs. iii all furs. from
$500 to $500.
Orders by mail Will receive prompt at :
t"nt:on. When desired goods will be sent
{. Q. u. with privilege of examination.
We make a specially of alteration and
repair work.
Il. G. BARKER c., Funiers, Cor. Store, Gardiner
sept 5eodlstpp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-11-07

I.azar,i Frcrcs OF New York. will SiGi;
ii on 900 gnlh to F:Iron". Thursday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
ST. LOUIS is EXCITED
OVER ALLEGED FRAUDS
twenty-five Chicago Men Under Ar.
rest by Police Charged With Being
Repeaters in Democratic Primary.

st. Louis, Feb. 1.-THE Post-Dis-
patch says today:
twenty-five men who say they are
from Chicago, were arrested and are
lodged in the holdover today. The po-
lice suspect they were brought to st.
Louis to be used as repeaters in the
democratic primary election. Accord
ing to the terms of their agreement,
so the police are informed, the men
were paid 500 dollars each before the
train left Chicago and were to receive
5000 more at the conclusion of their
days work.
Upon opening the primaries, it is
said, they were to be supplied with
guns and ammunition Their instruc-
tions, the police declare, were to vote
at the primaries as often as told to do
so, and use force with anybody who
interfered with them, whether police,
election officials or party workers. The
police say the arrangements for bring
ing the men to st. Louis We're made by
two candidates for nomination to the
house of delegates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Thirty of Kentucky's .Best"
People do the Job.
OCCURRED THIS MORNING
Pinned a Card to Body Warning All
Negroes That the Same Fate Await
ed Them in Case They Assaulted
White Women.


Paris, KY, Feb. 11.-George Carter,
colored, who assaulted Mrs. w. E.
Bonfid, the wife of banker, three
weeks ago, was lynched by mob of
thirty men at 2 o'clock this morning.
The mob overpowered the jailer after
which it secured Carter and hanged
him near the Jail. He refused to make
statement and died by strangulation.
Before the mob dispersed they pinned
a card on the body bearing the fol
lowing inscription: This will be the
fate of all negroes who assault white
women"
Mrs. Bonfid identified Carter as her
assaulter, as did her little son who ac-
companied her at the time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Drove Him to Suicide.
SICK MAN COUGHS UP HAY.
Patient Thought to Be Dying of Con
sumption.

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 11.-A man in
Edmunston, N. B., who has suffered
for months with what the doctors
thought to be consumption. has sud
denly got well. Last summer the man
became ill, and in spite of all the doc.
tors could do he grew steadily weaker.
He was considering the advisability
of going to California or Florida,
when one day last week he was seized
with a violent coughing fit, and soon
coughed up quantity of hay in the
form of small and rather solid ball.
Since that day he has gained rapidly
and now he is about to resume his bus.
mess.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
HoLToN NOW A DRY TOWN.
Followers of Mrs. Nation Close all the
Joints.

Holton, Kan, Feb. 11-A band OF
at least thousand determined citi-
zens took the law into their own hands
Saturday and meted out summary jus.
tice to the jointists of this city. Three
joints were put out of business, and
Holton is dry town, for the first
time in fifteen years. The citizens
held meeting and decided that the
joints must be closed at once. At 8
o'clock they met at the Methodist
church, and after some evangelistic
exercises, started out to do their work
They wrecked one joint and decided
to give the others one hour to leave
which was taken advantage Of A Wig
ilance committee was organized to see
that the joints remained Closed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
TO STOP LYNcHlNe.
Kansas Bill Makes 1t Punishable by
Hanuinu.S

Topeka, Feb. 9.-Senator Smith, of
Edwards, has introduced a bill MAX
ing lynching in Kansas "a crime pun
ishable by death or life Imprisonment.
If it becomes law, lynchings and
burnings at the stake will be few and
far between in the Sunfiower state in
the future. The bill provides that
any person who participates in lynch
ing shall, upon conviction, be punished
by imprisonment for life or by death.
Abettors will receive, upon conviction,
from one to twenty years in prison. A
person convicted of concealing or at
tempting to conceal member of a
mob who has taken part in lynching
bee shall, upon conviction. receive
from one to twenty years sentence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
TOWN STIRRED BY ARRESTS.

Latest Development in "lnvlncibie
Thieves" Case Startles Alton, III.
Alton, H., Feb. Saturdays ar
rests in the "invincible thieves" case
has, created a sensation here. Alton
and Upper Alton, the homes of John
L. Boals and Willis l.. Fairman, who
were taken to the county Jail Saturday
are greatly stirred. The families of
both men are among the best in the
county and the men themselves are
well known. Fairman was in 1892 a
candidate for the republican nominal
ton for states attorney.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
cENTERvILLE BOY ARRESTED.
Charged With Stealing From Store
Original Method Used.

Centerville, Feb. IL. (Special.)-
Roy Griffith a boy, about fifteen years
Of age, was placed under arrest yes
terday charged with having secreted
himself in the store of Bernstein &
Rosenbaum Saturday night and with
having taken a quantity of revolvers,
cartridges and other merchandise u.s.
ually kept in second hand store. 1t
is said that Griffith secreted himself
in the store Saturday night and after
taking the articles, removed the lock
from the rear door. He was imme,
diately suspected by Sheriff Glen,
mie who arrested him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
FRlGHTFUL ACCIDENT.

Bursting Separator in Creamery Kills
Two and Destroys Machinery.
Menomonee Falls, Wis, Feb. H.
BY the bursting of the separator at
the Champney creamery in the town
of Lisbon today Edward Wirth, far
mer and James Pyburn, the creamery
man, were killed. William Butler was
fatally injured and others received
slight injuries. Ali the machinery
was totally destroyed. The creamery
is the property Of Bente & Pyburn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
MINISTER INJURED.
Episcopal Rector in Wreck at cres
ton Yesterday.

Creston, Feb. 9.-Rev. Joseph Mo-
ran, pastor of ST. Pauls Episcopal
church, was badly hurt in a wreck in
the Creston yards between the Elm
street and New York avenue crossing
about 10 o'clock yesterday morning.
His left leg was broken and badly
crushed between the knee and thigh
and amputation may be necessary al
though physicians have some hope of
saving the limb 1t is thought Rev.
Moran is not otherwise hurt, but he
may have received internal injuries.
He is at the Cottage hospital where he
was carried Immediately after the ac-
cident.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
DIVORCE CAUSES A SUICIDE.
Indiana Man Cuts His Throat Owing
to Regret for Separation,

Hammond, Ind, Feb. 11.-Olaf M.
Swenson committed suicide here Sun
cay evening by severing the jugular
vein. He was found dying, but was
conscious, and assented when asked
If the wound was self-inflicted. Sven
son was about forty years old and for;
merly lived in South Bend, Indiana,
where he was granted a divorce from
Anna Swenson last December. An
unmailed letter to his wife announces
the divorce and wishes her happiness
with "the other fellow
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
MINERS ADOPT THE
OLD MINING SCALE
Conference Adiourns After Allowing
Same Scale as That in Force
Last Year to Stand.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 9-The joint
conference of operators and miners
have agreed to continue the scale in
force during the past year, and have
finally adjourned. The next confer
ence will be. held in Indianapolis, in
January, 1902.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
DISAGREE TO 1T.

House is in Opposition to Senate
Amendments to Revenue Acts.
Washington, Feb. 11-Immediately
after reading the journal in the house
this morning, Congressman Payne,
chairman of the committee on ways
and means, reported back the war
revenue act as amended by the senate
and moved the adoption of the reso-
luton ITO disagree to the substitute
proposed by the senate as an amend
ment thereto, and ask for confer
ence.' 1t was agreed to-233 to 3S.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
DRAPED IN BLACK.

Respect Shown Memory of Col. Shaw
of New York.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE desk of
Representative Shaw. of New York,
late commander-in-chief of the G.. A. r.
was draped in black and covered with
Azallias and roses, when the house
met today. Owing to the extreme pres
sure of public business it was decided
by the house leaders that it would, be
inexpedient to adjourn Immediately
out of respect to his memory.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
YoUTsEY WORKS in KITCHEN.
Labor of Kentucky Life Convict is in
Culinary Department.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 9.-Convict
Henry Youtsey, serving life sentence
for the murder of Governor William
Goebel, was assigned to task yester-
day under Captain Lee, the yard
guard at the state penitentiary. He
is placed in the culinary department
for the present. His task is assisting
in the preparations of the meats and
serving them to his fellow prisoners.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
AGED COUPLE ARE ELoPERs.
Man of "a and Woman Of e6 Have .
Romance.

Findlay, O., Feb. Am extraordin-
ary e1opement took place here when
ex-Judge Henry Byal and Mrs. Lydia
Eaton fled to Lima and were married.
The bridegroom will soon celebrate
his eighty-fourth birthday. but is still
physically vigorous and mentally ac-
tive. He is one of the wealthiest men
in, northern Ohio. The bride confess
es to be 66 years old, and also possess
es comfortable fortune.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
DEATH OF GEN. RuGeLEs.
One of the Founders of the Republican
Party Passes Away.

Springfield. ILL.,, Feb. 11.-James M.
Ruggles, one of the founders of the
republican party, who drafted the first
platform on which the republican par
ty was founded, died at Hopping sani-
tarium, Havana, aged 81 years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
su William MCKINLEY.
Her Reply.
THROWN FROM TRAIN.
State Senator Asnew of Indiana Found
Unconscious in Snowbank.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 11.-Nathan
L. Agnew, state senator, who left this
city for Hammond on the Monon, was
found in a snowbank near Lees sta
tion Saturday morning, unconscious
and in his night clothes. He was TAX
en- to Rensselaer.s 1t is supposed that
Mr.. Agnew was suddenly aroused from
his sleep and went TO the end of the
car. not realizing where he was. He
was thrown into snowbank, which
fact probably saved his life. No seri-
GUS results are looked for.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
millionaire David McAlpin Dead.

New York, Feb 11.-David Hunter
McAlpin, the millionaire tobacco man
sufacturer and philanthropist, is dead
at his residence in this city of apop-
lexy. He was So years of age. IS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
CAUSED SENSATION.
Son of Prominent Family confesses to
Being a hiahWayman.

Algona, Feb. 11.-Jack Robinson,
son Of prominent family has confess
ed that he was the footpad who shot
Fred Foster Saturday night. Foster
will likely die. The affair caused a
big sensation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Buttermakers' Meetinu,

Omaha, Feb. S.-Plans are nearly
perfected for the national convention
of Creamery Buttermakers, which
opens here the 18th inst. About 1900
delegates are expected. +
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
Woman TO Be Hanaed

Hannibal, Mo-. Feb. 9.-The motion
for new trial in the case of Mrs. Al
ice Nesenhoener, convicted of murder
in the first degree, was oyerruIed yes
terday by Judge Eby, and the woman
sentenced to be hanged.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
FARMERS DuPED BY AGENTS.
Rural illinoisans Mulcted by "God
Watch Scheme" Out of $4,000.

Pana, ILL.,, Feb. fit is claimed
farmersiin this and Montgomery coun-
ties have been mulcted during the last
two weeks to the extent of $4,000 on
the gold watch scheme" The agents
blank orders sent to them to sign af-
terward proved to Denotes of consider
able value. Many of the leading farm
ers in this section have been victims
of the scheme.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
DESTROYS SIGHT WITH ACID.

Blinded as Result of Jealous WON.
ans Rage.
Leonidas, Mich, Feb. 9.--While in a
fit of jealous rage Miss Denen Neddo
threw carbolic acid in the face of
George G. Laird, completely destroy
ing the sight of both of his eyes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
city council, relating, or in any man
ner pertaining thereto.
No Right to Receive Bids.

5. And the undersigned does here
by further protest against the legal
right of the said city, and the said city
council, to accept, receive, or in any
manner act upon any bid or bids
Which may be made, looking to the
construction of system of water.
works, in the city of Ottumwa, in pur-
suance of a notice, or advertisement
for such bids, which the said city has
caused to be published in certain
newspapers, in the city of Ottumwa
including the Ottumwa Democrat, as
violation of the legal rights of the
undersigned, under it's said charter
and as violation of it's rights as a tax
payer, in that, the said act or acts
would result in creating debt of said
city forbidden by the constitution OF
limits therein prescribed.
No Right to Submit to Voters.
4. In like manner and for like rea-
sons, the undersigned protests against
the legal right and power of the said
city, in the event that bids are made
or accepted, or contract entered in
to, based thereon, for the construction
of system of waterworks in said
city, Notwithstanding this protest, to
submit or take any steps looking to
the submission to the legal electors OF
said city for any purpose any PROPOSE
tion involving the approval or ratifca-
tion of any action which the city may
take, or have taken, or of any con
tract which it may attempt to enter
into for the construction or mainten-
ance therein of system of water
works, or looking to the payment OF
the cost thereof, or of the execution
of any bonds, mortgages, warrants, or
other writing obligatory, pertaining
or in any manner relating to the pay
ment of the cost or expense of any
such construction, or of any contract
relating to the construction of sys
tenn of waterworks in said city.
Threatens Suit.
5. And the undersigned hereby
gives notice to the said city, and to the
said city council, and to .whomsoevel
1t may concern, that if the steps, acts
or proceedings herein protested
against, or any of them, are attempted
to be carried out, and put in execu
tion, it will in due time, institute and
prosecute to final judgment such Legal
proceedings as will protect its rights
aforesaid, and prevent the carrying out
and the consummation of the acts and
things on .ne part of the city against
which it has protested, as aforesaid
and will challenge the legality of each
and every step taken by the said city
council, looking to the erection anG
construction of a system of water
works as aforesaid, or to the validity
of any contract in respect thereto, OF
of any obligations, bonds, mortgages
or warrants, which the city may at
tempt to execute in furtherance or ai6
OF such project.
The City Water Supply Co.,
By Abram Wing.
Its Superintendent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
CAPTURED MUNITIONS.

American Forces Have Taken Large
Amount of Arms From Flipinos.
Manila, Feb. 11.-The American
forces have captured since September,
10 cannon, 1880 rifles, thousands of
bolos and 100000 cartridges. Besides
this, 700 rifles have been surrendered.
Orders of insurgent officers will no
longer be considered mitigation of
crimes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12

News of Lieutenant Coles death
was received at regimental headquar-
ters in this city today. The funeral
will be held Tuesday at 10:30 o'clock
and if possible, Col. Caughlan will at
tend,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
OFFICIALS INDIGNANT.
Say the Training Ship Topeka is Not
Overdue,

Washington, Feb. 11.-Officials of
the navy department are indignant at
the circulation of the report that the
training ship Topeka is overdue. They
say she is only sixteen days out from
Cape Verde islands on her way to the
Barbados. The is a slow boat and is
on a training cruise involving slow
progress and frequent stops for prac-
ltice. ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
REAR ADMIRAL REARIck DEAD.

Retired From Active Service One
Year Ago.
Washington, Feb. 9.-Rear Admiral
Peter A. SRearick, who retired about a
year ago, died here this morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
DEATH IN FIFTlETH.
Lieutenant o. M. Cole, of centerviIle
Passes Away.

Centerville, Feb. II. (Special.)-O.
M. Cole, of the firm of ]. M. Maring &
Company, died at his home in this
city yesterday after having suffered
for ten weeks with typhoid fever. Mr..
Cole was first lieutenant of Company
e." Iowa National Guard, and went
to Jacksonville with his company dur
ing the late Spanish-American war.
He became member of the firm of J.
w. .Maring & Company about twelve
years ago and was one of the city's
most popular young men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
LIEUTENANT GENERAL MILES.
The Senate Confirms His Nominatio,
With Two Others,

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
has confirmed the following nomina.
tions: Major General Nelson A Miles
to be Lieut.. General. To be Major gem
erals, Brig.-Ge B. M. Young, Col.
Adna R. Chaffee and Gen. Arthur Mac
Arthur.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
ILLINOIS PoPULlsTs.
Conference Is Called for Tuesday,
Leader to Be Present.

Springfield, Feb. "a state confer
ence of the peoples party of Illinois
is called for Tuesday, February 12, at
the st. Nicholas hotel in this city. Jo
A. Parker, national chairman, will be
present and address the conference.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
CREEK INDIANS GO TO JAIL.
Alleged Rinsleaders in Recent Snake
Band Trouble Are Captured.

Muskogee, /. T., Feb. II. - United
States Marshal Bennett and guards
in Jail here. They are charged with
the recent Snake band trouble. They
will be taken to Fort Reno with 800
others.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-12
SHOT BY HER LOVER.
Guardsman Kills His sweetheart-
City Office a Suicide.

0uaroshnan <IIts HIS SWeetheart-
City Office Suicide.
+ Winsted Conn. Feb. 11.-Miss Wini-
fred Cook, twenty three years of age,
teacher in the Gilbert Home for Chill
dren. was shot and instantly killed at
her home today by her suitor, Lieut..
John 7. Hayes, of the Fourth regi-
ment, Connecticut National Guard.
Hayes afterwards turned the revolver
upon himself, inflicting three wounds.
His condition is seroius. Jealousy
caused the trouble.
Drove Him to Suicide.
Valley City, Neb., Feb. 11.-City
Auditor William Craswell shot and
killed himself today. Family troubles
caused the deed.