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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21

Circula ell rumor de que ell vapor L0nQfe.
uolo es el contratado para recoger gente, a fin
de que tenga un rSdOSo recibimiento ell go.
bernador Allen. Proxmamente saIdra el re-
ferido buque para Mayagiiez.
Ademas del Comit6 Executive ell comite
federal de San Juan, los sUb.comit6 de jove-
mes memories de 20 amos, de Puerta de TERRA y
SBnturce, iran despedir al senior Munoz Ri
vera en- ell acto de su embarque.
BY'l Gran noticia Sc vende un magni6co
aparato para la fabrication dc aguas gaseosas,
con todos sus accessories os-Iuformara Fran
cisco Torres Cordero. .-Arecibo. aga (d)
Ha fallecldo en Manstf ell honrado obre.
70 do Rogue Graisolet Guzman. A su entie-
rro asSt6 una escogida concurrecia de todas
las classes sociales
Mr.. Boerman, lleva la defensa de Carlos y
Ramon Julia, de Juana Dlaz, en- la causa que
Sc le slgue pol eStafa al tercero, ante la Corte
de crcuito.
Ila sido condenado Mr.. Harold Crowly,
por rregularidades en- correos.
El veredlcto del jurado lie fu6 adverse en-
Su causa.
Este REQ es hijo de un ex-diputado la Ca
mara de Washington, juez actualmente de la
corte americana.
e viernes ocurri6 una gran alarma en-
Manati por decirse que la carne que Sc expen-
dia al pGblico estaba envenenada.
Por ell juez municipal suspendi6 la venta
dispuso su eXamen. Los facultativos la de-
clararon eXceente.
Fue origen de la sospecha, que, EN- una ca
sa en- Ell momento de conner de ella un cato
qued6 muerto.
En- PONCE ha empezado editarse un nue.
vo peri6dico titulado SLaiInformaci6n2.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21

EI Pais, no sabiendo como desenvolverse
nj como iustifcar las falsedades manitiestas
en- que Ie cogieramos hace poco imita al ena-
no de la venta y todo 10 echa q barato, pues
el escandalo es su elemento.
Inserta un editorial lleno de palabras grue-
sas, en- que, vuelta.de mucho efectismo bu-
llanguero de relumbr6n, NADIA dice en- con-
creto.
Pero la cosa es emborronar cuartillas sa-
lir del paso, falta de razones y argumentos,
con cuatro cinco dicharachos NAL coordna-
dos.
va en- otro sitio de este nGmero responde-
mos q sus desplantes como es debido espera-
mos que file determine sus cargos, sin frse
por log cerros de U Ubeda, perdendose en- gene
ralidades frases huecas
Calma . un POGO de tila.
Pero estos genios sGpitos son el diantre.
D6iese EJ Pats de aborotos de NAL gene
70, sstema socorridlsimo a que apea cuando
no atina a replicarnos SO We cojido en- sus
propias redes
Con exageraciones de ese jaez NADIA Sc
prueba.
Son hijas del despecho y de la rabia que Sc
desbordan.
Psro va estamos curados de espanto.
Semejante recurso es bueno para intimi-
dar a los ne6ftos en- ell perlodsmo.
nosotros no nos asusta.
menOs trataDdose de El Pals, cuyos
hombres conocemos fondo.
Nv
Pero estos republcanos, como no saben
como no pueden combatir venta iosamente er
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
soRRE coRREos

Entire ell elemento americana de esta isla
existe notable desconfanza para mandar obje-
tos por correo los Estados Unidos, causa de
las repetidas fltraciones en- las oticinas posta
les de la Union
ESQ dice The San Juan NelCS.
Tambi6n existe mucho descontento entire
los islehos por la desSparici6n de algunos OBJ
ietos, envados de la metr6poli Puerto Rico
No hace mucho nos ocupamos aquf de una
prenda sustraida nuestro estimado amigo
de Cabo Rojo, don Santiago Marin.
6Por que no Sc hace una formal invest-
gac6n en- correos que deyuelva al pdblico la
con6anza2
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
WERTHER,

y Tan grande su Influenza, que puso en- r1oda
la mania del sucldio.
Pero los tlempos han cambiado,a 81 p1sltN1s.
mo ha barrdo los ensueios las preocupacio
nes romanticas seguros estamos de que MIN
guno de nuestros lectores, sugestionaGo por
lsAectura de esta novea, ha de imitar ell ejem-
plo de su iniortunadol protagonista.
Tai fama tai acogida obtuvo esta porten-
tosa obra, que fu6 traducida todos los idio-
mas Ell mismo Napoleon el Grande la conta-
ba entire sus libros favoritos, la lleyaba jun
to con la Biblia y la vida de Julio Cesar, en- la
campaha del Egpto.
De flo que WEHrHER sera del agrado de
nuestros lectores, y en- esa 'confanza daremos
malana principle su publication.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
Aguadilla, Mayo 90 de 1901.
Munoz Rivera. -Caguas.

Pr6xima su salida para los EE. UU., de-
sesmosle teDga un feliz vaje que sus ges-
tiones en- la hetropoi sean Ell balsamo eonso-
lador para los que en- usted ciframos nuestras
ustas esperanZas.
Que por sus esfuerz0s veamos redmida en-
no lejano dia nuestra amada patra.
Rec'hs nuestro cordial saludo.
Francisco Numarejo Castro, Damian Ma
rrero, Fernando Marrero, Segundo Lause,
Geraldo Sosa Isdro de la Rosa, Manuel Fer
nandez, Angel Roman, Ramon Cubuo, Jose
Nenadich, Eyangelista Lugo
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
Noticias

Antes de aver tuvimos ell gusto de saludar
nuestro buen amigo y correligionario de Jun
cos don Felix Ii Rivera, qnien vino esta
ciudad para despedlr al senior Muiioz.
Acusamos recibo don Joaquin Aponte
de Ia circular, en- que nos notiica que hs es-
tablecldo una casa comercial baio su nombre,
en- Humacao.
az SASTRERIA 1TAL1ANA de Miguel
Eavlno.-Trajes la medda con prontitud y
m6dicos preclos El cllente que no quede sa-
tisfecho me obgo hacerle otro traje. Exls-
tencias de g6neros inglesss franceses. San
Francisco, IS San Juan P. K. d.
Sc eneuenira en la capital de paso para los
Estados Unldos, ell lcencIsda don Alvsro Lo-
grofo, mioistro de Grscia J Justieia del gabi-
nete domlnicano.
W>Leoneio Barrelro. .-Ciruian
is,-oalle de RuIT BsIEis oaguas Puerto
tsh
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
EmferassO

Esta enfermo de algGn cuidado en- su resi-
dencia de Comerfo nuestro vieio amigo ell in
tegro patricia don Ceestino Perez.
En- esta redacci6n de LA DEMoCRACIA Sc
profesan D. Celestino Perez fraternaIes afec-
tos.
Dios conserve la salud que tanto vale de
ese veterano de las libertades puertorriqueiias.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
FELICITACIoN
Carolina is de Mayo de 1901.

Carolina is de Mayo de 1901.
Sr. Director de LA DEMoCRAcIA.
Distinguido correligionariol
Scale permitido al mas humilde soldado
del gran partido federal enviarle por medic
de estas llneas, su mas calurosa felctaci6n por
su valiente artfculo ttulado SEn campaha2 al
inciarse en- la direction de ese vril peri6dico
Con hombres como usted, no hechara
de menos LA DEMocRAoIA al luchador in.
cansable que marcia al coraz6n de la patria
grande laborar por ell ben de nuestro queri-.
do terrnfo.
lAdelante!
De I'd. affmo, amigo correligionario.
Cruz Perez Esoobar.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
Aguas-buenas

En- la noche del dfa 2, en- e momento de
echar petr6eo en- una lampara ell i6ven don
Juan S. Hernandez-del barrio de Juan Assem-
sio-se inham6 dcho lfquido, mpregnsndoe
las ropas, consecuencia de 10 cual sufri6 ex-
tensas quemaduras de pron6stico reservado,
en- ell pecho en- la mano derecha.
El dfa 5, ESQ de las once de Ia noche, Sc
present6 en- ell Juzgado municipal el comisario
del barrio SJagueyesS con ell dn de dar cuenta
del incendo de una casa pertenecente Jose
ia 0casio.
Constituy6se el Juzgado en- al lugar del ST.
niestro, halo entire losiescombros ell cuerpo
de un'ni6o carbonizsdo.
Sup6nese que ell hecho ha sido casual
El dia 10, las ocho de la uoche, fu6 presa
de las llamas la vivienda de Jose Ma Merced,
sita en- ell barrio SBsyamoneito2. Este presen-
clio ell fuego desde la casa de una hermana su-
va, donde q Ia saxon Sc eucontrsba.
El Juzgado entiendo en- Ell asunto.
Los republicanos, contindan intrigando,
como siempre, deseosos de que Sc les preseu-
te un pretexto para destitair al ayuntamiento.
Ell Inspector de Sauidad ha deiado en- so Ilgdr
4 un discipulo sproveehado de don Guile, a
fin de que 1ltimos de mes le de-, cuenta de II
han sido no cumplidas sus disposciones
acerca del matadero, la carniceris 81 cemen-
terio.
Dicese que 81 ell concejo no renuncia, Sc
presentsran enatrocientos hombres, fn de
obigarlo dimItir por la fuerza.
Suponemos que estn no pasa de ser uu ru-
NOR como Otros tontos 4 otros tantos.
0prrsspOnsal
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
0tro Poncio PiIatos
Gurabo, 20 de Mayo de 1901,
Sr. Director de La DEMOCRACIA.

Sr. Director de LA DEMOCRACIA.
Suplico a usted Sc strva hacer pdbllca la
injusticia notoria que Sc ha cometido en- ell
Tribunal de policfa de este pueblo, donde al ir
recusar los testigos de la parte contraria,
porque tenfa derecho recusarlos, ell senior
iuez, con tono imperative, me mand6 a callar,
quedandome tan solo ell recurso de decir:-
SSei1or: este es ell Tribunal de Poncio Pilatos;
aquf los Cristos yiempre saimos crucifcados y
para mas, hasta aquf estan los gu11dtds, los
Judas. algunos de los cIales be visto velando
me por las endiias.
GracIas, senior Director, y Dios permita
que como nuestro Mesias, me quede ell re-
curse de sublr los celos.
Memy Tisson.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
LAS mARlAS!Is

Los republicanos Sc han reunido Ultima.
mente en- session Secreta en- la morada del pre-
sidente muy honorable del comit6 local iuez
de polcfa don Jose Mas Carbonel. P .rece
que esta gente actlva la propaganda dc sus.
ideas pues este senior Mas que tene cada dfa
nldS entusiasmo, siempre anda a., no Sc sabe
81 en- busca de pros6litos.
Este seior Mas no quiere yenlr menos
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
Sc vende muy barata

La acredltada Destileria para ron y H.
cores, que gira en- la Ciudad de Mayaguez,
bajo la raz6n de SIgnaclo Barrabeitg.0
Para informes dirigirSe al mismo esta.
blecimiento, sito en- Mayagtez, calle de eMi-
rasol,9 frente a la casa ndmero q.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21

1o. republcanos que Sc reunieron en- la
morada del senior Menos -. digo del sehor
Mas, ascenderon a trece De ellos, seis son pro-
pietarios los otros siete pro-hombres. Y los
trece en- junto, la plana mayor, este es tOda
la plana de la agrupaci6n maule6ntcG. 80. pues
aqui no hay mas.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21

PasaJes de ida YueIta 10 % de rebaja.
Ninos memories de IL amos; mitad de precios.
Los vapores de esta Inca Spn recomenda-
bles por sus comoddades especiales para pasa-
Jeros empleando de Puerto Rico New York
al rededor de dias.
AgenteS generates: Boulton, Bliss & Dallett,
1876 Front st. New York. En- Ponce, Morales
y ca En- San Juan, Villar y ca
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
WE n THER

original del creador nspradfsimo del Fdltsto
verdadera joya de la literature universal.
Es Goethe una de las personalidades mas
salientes del sglo tltimo, dentro de la repdbli-
ca de las letras.
Ruidosa en- extreme fu6 la aparici6n del
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21
NUESTRO FOLLETIN

Termina hoy la hermosa novela sobre cos
tumbres andaIuzas que venfamos pubicando
y manana comenzaremos insertar Ia intere-
santisims obra
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21

Fl objeto de la renni6n de los trece-Is
docena del traile-segdn Sc asegura-fut
dtle gar fondos para dlle -. garse a Ia
capital y reciblr en- los brazos con las lagrima:
en los oios y ell entusiasmo en- ell coraz6n ur
arranquits agudo en- ell bolsillo, Mr.. AlLe. I
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21

Pero estos republicanos, como no Saben,
como no pueden combatir ventajosamente en-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-05-21

En- la reunion citada Sc trat6-eso dicen-
de tener dispuests, cepillada, almidona1a v
....sal, Ala buena gente que ha de sustltuir
los funcionaros municipales.
Esto sera 81 quieren-que no querran-en
las pr6ximas elecclones los electores.
Ri seh0r jefe de 0bras pdblicas, acompa.
fado de los ngenieros.seiiores Moya Saldaha
estuvieron en- este pueblo con objeto de rec-
bir ell trozo de csrretera conclude fltimamen.
te por uua compaffs americana, desde los H..
mites de Ia jurisdiction de Mavagtez hasta
muy cerca de esta poblaci6n. No Sc sabe ST
dichos .ingenieros impartieron su aprobaci6n
al trabsjo.
Sc dice que no es buena la obra que hay
muehos desprendimientos que entorpecen e
transito de carruajes.
u Ell Departamento de 0bras P1bicas no
toma su cargo la conservation de esa carre.
terra, Ia carretera Sc perders sin remedio,
Hace cercs de dos meses que Ia policia In
sular, sustituYendo la municipal, Sc hizo
cargo de Ia vigilancia pdblics,
NADIA hasta hoy podemos decir del cuerpo
aqut establecido. pues cumple sus deberes CO.
mo los cumpli6 Ia municipal, que estsba
compuesta de honrados Yeeinos de este pueblo
que supleFon eaptarse 81 apFeclo general,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
Woman Suspected of Wholesale
Murders Is Arraigned.
FORMALLY CHARGED WITH KILLING
Base Charges Against Her on Death
of Sister of Accused, Who Died, 1t
Is Alleged Of Arsenic Administered
by the Prisoner.

Dayton, Oct. 14.--A formal charge of
murder in the first degree this morn
ing was preferred against Mrs. Mary
Belle Witwer, suspected of wholesale
murder, by Chief Detective Mcbride.
The affidavit is based on the death of
a sister of the accused, Mrs. Pugh,
whose death it is charged, was due to
arsenic administered by Mrs. Witwer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
FUND TO FIND cANNEY.

Des Moines Citizens Give Money to
Pay Expense of Search.
Des Moines, Oct 14.-The myster-
ious disappearance of James Canney,
the timer, from his home at 1874
Twenty-fifth street last Tuesday even
ing is still unsolved. Yesterday after
noon a subscription was started, a. it
is probable that a large reward will be
up for the return of Canney, alive or
dead.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
.RNED MEN PATROL STREETS.

Assalant of Women in
i in Pueblo Sought by Citizens.
fPEeblo, Col: Oct. 14.-Vigilants,
ARMED with shotguns, patrol the
Fstreets of this city every night as the
result Of series Of mysterious at
tacks upon women similar to those N
Denver about six months ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
An Increase of Almost SAC, 100000 over
asst Year.

Washington, Oct, 2.-The report of
the money order system will show
money orders were sold throughout
the country during the past fiscal year
to the amount OF three hundred mil
lion dollars, an increase of almost s4O,-
900 900 over the previous year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
THINK 1T WAS MURDER.

Reward offered for Apprehension of
SIayers of Cal Anderson.
Abba, Oct. 14.-Believing that Cal
Anderson, the colored man who was
burned up with his house near Hite-
man, few days ago, was murdered as
well as robbed. Sheriff Doner has offer
ed reward of $100 for the arrest and
conviction of the guilty party or par
ties.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
CITY FoRBlDs LONG SKIRTS.

Authorities of PottsviIle, Pa, Order
Women to Wear Short Dresses.
Pottsville, Pa, Oct 14.-The board
of health of Pottsville has ordered all
women to wear short dresses. This
action is based on the ground that the
long dresses which sweep the pave
ment gather up all the disease germs
in the street and are thus carried into
the homes of the women.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
Captain Francis A. Cook; the
Commander of the Brook
lyn Did 1t.
CONSIDERS 1T A SUCCESS
Says schIey Was an Enthusiastic,
Brave Patriotic Officer and Never
Considered the "Hero of Santiago
in Any Other Light.

Washington, Oct. 14.-Just beforeo
recess in the Sampson-Schley court of0
inquiry today, Hanna, counsel for
Scnley, asked Captain Francis A.Cook,
commander of the Brooklyn, and chief
of Schley's staff during the war what
was the conduct and bearing of Schley
under fire ION such occasion as you
had opportunity for observing?"
i always regarded him as an en-
thusiastically, brave, patriotic officer;
never in any other way" replied the
witness.
Gave Order for Famous Loop.
The witness also testified that he
Cook gave the order for the Brook
lyn's famous loop at the battle Off San
tiago, and considered the movement aN
success.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
sPEcTAcLEs TO AID VOTERS.
Republicans of Maryland Buy 14,4oo
Pairs for Neuroas.

Baltimore, Nd, Oct. 14.-The repub-
lican state campaign committee has
purchased 14,4O0 pairs of spcctacles,
which are being distributed through
out the state for the use of illitorate
aged voters on election day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
GIVES 100000 TO EMPLOYEES
Retiring President of New York Bank
Makes rAunificent Donation,

New YORK;. Oct. 14.-After fifty-thre2
years of service in the National Broaf
way bank and the Broadway Saving
Institution, Francis A. Palmer. pre-
dent of tine bank, has retired and af 7
addressing the employees of both Coz
Germs He distributed among them S20,
600 in{ cash.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
FOOTBALL GAME is FATAL.

Young Man on Team of Philadelphia
School Dies From Injuries.
Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 14.-Edwin
Longenecker, aged 81 years, quarter
back on the football team of the Brown
Preparatory school, this city, is dead
as a result, of injuries received in a
game last Tues ~, Longenecker was
heavily thrown and fractured his spi-
nal column.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
MAKE NOMINATIONS.
Agency Township Republicans Choose
Candidates.

Agency, Oct. 14.-(Special.)- AT the;
republican township convention held
here Saturday U. o. Johnson wis
nominated as trustee for three yeaEs;
E. Johnson for two years, and Peter
Nelson s>.e for or. one .ys year. IA 4. n. HoYard
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
DEATH OF JOHN L. THoRNDIkE.

Well-known Engineer From This
Country Passes Away in Peru.
Lima, Peru, Oct. 14.-John L. Thorn
dixie, a well-known American engineer
is dead. He cane to Peru in 1858
with Henry Meiggs and took an active
part in the construction of the Oroya
and other railways.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
PROPHET OF DEATH INDICTED.
Charge of Conspiracy to XIII Presi
dent Mckinley Stands.

Albuquerque, N. NJ. Oct 14.-An-
tonic Maggio,athe anarchist, who was
arrested at Silver City because of his
alleged prediction of the assassination
of President Mckinley, was indicted
by the federal grand jury for .conspfr-
acy to kill the President. His bail was
fixed at $1,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
WITH INSURANCE MEN.

National Board Seeks to Unity Prac-
tees.
New York, Oct. 14.-The National
Board of Fire Underwriters is taking
measures to unity fire underwriting
PRACTICES in the east, west and south,
and att special meeting of the execu
tive committee adopted resolution
calling for meeting in New York be-
fore. the close of the year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
OFFERED TO IOWA MAN.

Presidency of Washburn College Ten
dered to Rev. George A. Gates.
Topeka, Kan, Oct. 1.-THE presi-
dency of Washburn college has been
offered to Rev. George A. Gates, form
erly president of Iowa college at Grin
nell, His acceptance depends upon
whether his wife can stand this eli
mate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
EDITOR LANSING WARREN DEAD

Well Known Newspaper Man Dies in
Milwaukee From Typhoid Fever.
Milwaukee, Wis, Oct 14.-Lansing
Warren, editor and publisher of the
Milwaukee Sentinel, died yesterday of
typhoid fever.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
WESTERN UNION PROFITS.

Corporation Makes Over Six Million
- Dollars Last Year.
New York. Oct. 14.-At the annual
meeting of the Western Union Tele.
graph company a report was present
ed showing the gross earnings for the
year amounted to S26,354,151, an in
crease of $1,595,5S2 over last year.
The net earnings were s6,6S5,249.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15

9,279 acres of land in Van Buren coun-
ty and elsewhere. 1t includes 3S1
town lots, 2O5 being in Ottumwa. c..
E. Norton, of the latter place, has been
appointed one of the referees in the
partition case begun by the heirs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
CHOOSE IowAN.
Eiawkeye Man Made Officer of Under
takers Association.

Charleston, S. G., Oct. 14.-The Ma
tional Funeral Directors association
elected Fred Hulburg of New York.
president; F. w. Alexander, Iowa, third
vice-president; S. H. Fitzpatrick, Illi-
nois, secretary. They will meet at Mil
waukee next year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
Gave Order for Famous
FIFTH HUSBAND is FOUND.
Mrs. Witwer Suspected of Poisoning,
Had Yet Another Spouse.

Middletown, O., Oct. 14.-Mrs. Mary
Belle Witwer, the suspected wholesale
poisoner, has had five husbands instead
OF four. John Williams, whose name
has not heretofore figured il. the sensa,
ional affair, left her two days aft
the ceremony had been performed
is the only one of the five hus,
living. His present whereaboyk
unknown. ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15


NEW YORK; Oct. 14--Johan Most, the anarchist SEN
fenced to year the peentiary today for publishing
his paper the Frehe alleged sedous article the day
foAowing the shooting of the late William Mckinley.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
GOES TO AFRICA.

Kansas Man Leaves Monday for Post
at Cape Town.
Topeka, Oct 14.-~W. r. Bigham, of
White City, who was recently appoint
ed consul to Cape Town, left today for
his post of duty, accompanied by Mrs.
Bigham.
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VOTE TO KEEP cANTEEM OUT.

Methodist Preachers Show Hostility
by Resolutions.
Chicago, Oct 14-Re-esta1blish
of the army canteen meetS with the
disapproval of the delegaYes to the
Rock RiveN conference no| in session
at Evanston though thf matter of
adopting policy has not been finally
disposed Of
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THOMPSON NOT A LAW BREAKER

story of the Writer'S Arrest Proves
False.
Denver Col, Oct. 14.-Reports that
Seton Thompson, the written of animal
stories, at present in this state on a
hunting trip, had been arrested for
violation of the game laws, now is de-
MED.
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cuRA WILL HOLD ELECTIONS.
President to Be Chosen Feb. "a and
other Officials Dec. Fl.

Havana, Oct. 1.-THE elections for
all officers except president will be
held December q next, and that for
president will take place February "a,
Cuba's national holiday.
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WISCONSIN LOSES ADAMS.
President of State University Resigns
His Position,

Madison, Wis, Oct. 14-Charles
Kendall Adams has formally rendered
his resignation as President of the
University of Wisconsin at a special
meeting of the board of regents. q
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TELEeRAPHERs MEET.

Thirteenth Annual Convention in Ses-
sion at ST. Louis.
st. Louis. Oct 14.-The thirteenth
annual convention of the Order
Railway Telegraphers met here today
with over 100 delegates present. The
convention will continue for several
days.
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STILL sEcEsH.

Southern Women Espouse a Lost
Cause in Convention.
! st. Joseph, Mo-, Oct 14.-At the an
nual convention of the United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy, now in ses-
sion here, one woman said the organi-
alton stands distinctively for states
rights. Another delegate echoed her
words saying they believed in teaching
those principles to their children.
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SMALLPOX CLOSES SCHOOLS.

Several Gases of Dread Disease Re-
ported in Red Bud, III.
Red Bud, H., Oct. 14.-Several cases
of smallpox and quite number of
Cuban itch cases have been reported
here. The public schools have been
closed for two weeks.