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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
CALLAHAN ON TRIAL.
Alleged cudahy Abductor Charged
With Having Perjured Himself.

Omaha, Oct. S.--The trial of James
Callahan, charged with perjury, said
to have been uttered during his testi-
mony in the former trial for robbery
and the abducting Of young Cudahy,
began today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
MULATTo HEIRS LOSE ESTATE.
Marriage Between the Races Is Invalid
in South Carolina.

Charleston, s. c., Oct. 2S.-The
court of common pleas in Florence
county, this state, has decided that a
marriage contracted in this state be-
tween a white man and negro wo-
man in 1867 is invalid, and that the
children born of such marriage do not
inherit from an estate left to the law
full grandchildren of the testatriX.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
MURDERED WIFE.
Maddened by Report She Would Pro-
cure Divorce 70 Marry Auain.

Chicago, Oct. Maddened by the
report that his wife, from whom he
had separated, was going to secure a
divorce and marry again, James Ken
nedy killed her yesterday and then
ended his life by sending a bullet In
to his left temple.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
WOLVES DEvouR PEASANTS.

Twenty-three Persons Eaten While
Working Near Witepsk, Poland.
Vienna, Oct -Twenty-three per-
sons have been eaten by wolves, says
the Neues Wiener Journal, while
working in the fields near Witepsk,
Poland.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
KILLED IN A JEALOUS FIT.
colored Man Murders Two Hotel EN-.
pIoyes and Then Suicides.

pIoyes and Then SUICIDES.
Hot Springs, S. D., Oct. 2S.-In a
fit of jealous rage Luther Esteele, col
ored, shot and insanity killed c. Nc
Mains, white, shot and critically
wounded May Berry, white, and then
shot and killed himself All are en-
ployes of the Evans hotel
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
OFFER TO METHoDIsTs.
Land rendered by Oklahoma City for
University Purposes.

Chickasha, /. t., Oct. 28.--At the an
nual conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal church South, Oklahoma City
rendered the sect 245 acres of land and
81, 900 for university purposes. A COM
mittee has the matter in charge
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
BIG REGISTRATION IN OHIO.
The Largest Ever Recorded for an OH
Near.

Cincinnati, Oct. 2S-The registration
of voters in Ohio closed last night
The total registration of Cincinnati
was 1862, the largest ever recorded
except for the Presidential election
last year, when it reached S2,322.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
WEALTHY FARMER SENTENCED.
Gets Three Years in the Penitentiary
for Life.

Burlington, Oct. 2S.-David Roscum
the wealthy and well known farmer of
Burlington's suburbs, who has been on
trial charged with stealing a neigh
boris fruit trees, was sentenced to
three years in the penitentiary. An
appeal was taken to the supreme
court, the bond being fixed at $500.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
AGRICULTURAL ESTIMATES.
Increase for Department. for Next
Near Of About $1,Ooo.OcO.

Washington, Oct 2S.--The esti.
mates for the department of agrieul.
ture for the next fiscal year aggre
gate $4,7S9, $40. This is against $3,,
S62,42O for the current fiscal year,
showing an increase of almost a mil,
lion dollars for next year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
SAYS THE KING HAS A CANCER.
British Paper Asserts That Three op-
erations Have Been Performed.

London, Oct. 2S.-Reynolds' Weekly
Newspaper is the first British paper
to assert that King Edward is suffer-
ing from cancer of the throat. In yes
terday's issue it declares that since his
majesty's accession three operations
have been performed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
EMPEROR OPEN DIET.

Newly Elected Hungarian Body Con.
vened by Francis Joseph.
Buda Pest, Oct 2S. Emperor Fran
els Joseph today personally opened the
newly elected Hungarian diet. The
speech from the throne was confined
to internal affairs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
KILLED IN A RUNAWAY.
Women, Thrown From a Buggy, Dies
Almost Instantly.

Columbus junction, Oct. 2S.-Mrs.
James N. Bennett. wife of a farmer.
near Let's, was thrown from buggy
and almost instantly killed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
CRUSHED BY FALLING SLATE.
Will De Moss, Young Married Man, Is
Killed at Cordova.

Cordova, Oct. 26.--Will De Moss,
young married man 21 years old, was
killed by falling slate in coal bank
near this place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
WILL CLOSE THE EXPOSITION.

Special Entertainments to Mark the
End of Buffalo's Display.
Buffalo, Oct. 2S.-This is farewell
week at the Pan-American exposition.
and as such will crowd all manner of
entertainments into a few days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
THE MEAD ARRIVES.

Transport Lands With Nine Com
panes of Artillery.
San Francisco, Oct. S.-The trans
port Meade arrived here today from
Manila having on board nine com
panies of the Pacific coast artillery
men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
CHILD BORN TO MANCHESTER.

Daughter.
London, Oct 2S.-The Duchess of
Manchester, formerly Miss Helen
Zimmerman, daughter of Eugene zim-
norman, of Cincinnati has given birth
to a daughter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
HAS BIGGEST CRUISER.
England's Large War Vessel Slides
Down the Ways.

London, Oct. 2s-King Alfred, the
largest cruiser in the world, was sue
cessfully launched today. She cost
l$5, 100000
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
WOMAN DIES WHILE PRAYING.
Falls Dead as She kneeIs in Church
at Clinton, Mass.

Clinton, Mass, Oct 2S.-Mrs. Mary
Cannon, aged 60 years, dropped dead
while on her knees at prayer yesterday
morning in st. Johns church.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04


| ] K Murphy, contractor for the con-
struction of the Tiber Creek sewer, has
| submitted to the Commissioners bill for
extra work performed in replacing drains,
water pipes, electric conduits, traps, etc,
! in the Capitol grounds, the bill amounting
! to S199.79.
The matter having been referred to the
sewer division, a report was submitted
| by O. P. ingalls,, Assistant Engineer, who
stated that the bill is not in accordance
with the terms of the contract and
! should not be paid. Continuing, Mr. In
gals says:
The work in question was all per-
formed liz the driveways of the Capitol
Grounds, near Delaware, Avenue and d
! Street southwest, along the line of sewer,
and is clearly covered by paragraph 2 Of
the specifications, which provides that
the contractor shall, for the prices bid,
do all work prescribed in the specit1ca-
tons; shall make all provisions neces-
( sary to maintain and protect trees, gas
pipes, water pipes, condutts, sewers, rail-
| ways electric lines, and other structures,
and shall repair all damage occasioned.
4 THE reason for the enclosed bill would
seem TO be due to the TACT that the sewer
as constructed does not conform TO the
line as originally projected, and for the
construction of which bids were asked.
THE fact that the District changed
slightly the location of the sewer at this
| uoint did not mafeI1aIlySalter the condi-
lions, and in either case the work of re-
storation OF condtnts would have been
] practically the same
D. z, McComb, Superintendent of Sew
/ ers in forwarding this report to the Com
! missioners, stated that the work referred
to in the bill was incidental to that of
| construction of the sewer, and was COY,
/ cred by the terms of the contract. He
| informs the Commissioners that the con-
| tractor should not receive any extra COM
/ pensation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04

Richard 2. Evans, acting as attorney
for Miss Mary Kelly. has addressed the
Commissioners in behalf of his client
asking that an investigation be made into
the seizure of her goods in December,
1899, and that if the facts warrant it,
the goods be restored to her. Mr.. Evans
submits a statement relative to the mat
ter for the information of the Commits
SiOners and declares his opinion that the
property of Miss Kelly has been wrong
fully detained in storage all these years
1t is understood that the matter viii
be referred TO the Police Department be-
fore the Commissioners take action.
The Commissioners have noted and
placed on file letter from ID. d. Thomp-
son, who addressed them relative to a
ago and which, fer reasons stated 10
him, was refused. It is understood that
the Commissioners VIII take no further
action in the matter
The Inspector of Buildings has sub
mitted to the Commissioners report Of
the operations of his office for the month
of April, 1901 As shown by the report
permits were issued for buildings as fol-
lows
Forty brick dwellings. Sl69,2OO; II frame
dwellings, $26 $40: 106 brick repairs aio ,l23
e. frame repairs, $559l; y apartment
houses $3.50 800; | store tbrick), &,2yo; l
store (framc) 81 00O; engines and bolt
ers, S5.li0; l workshop (bricO, $1,000: l
vault, 5000; | green house Irame), $SUji l
waiting room frame). SlS9; / stable
Crramc1 s25: / shed tbrickl. $50; 46 sheds
(frameJ 81 $40; wood and coal yard, 500.
Total 3U7 houses costing $Il55la
The following summary shows the dis
tributlon of improvements III the uiieIeht
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04
TO EXAMINE ENLISTED MEN.
Boards Appointed by Secretary Root
TO Meet in Several Cities.

Secretary Root yesterday issued orders
converting boards at Denver, Chicago. and
San Antonio. Tex, for the examination
for promotion of enlisted men and for
the examination OF such other persons as
may be properly ordered before them to
determine their fitness for appointments
as Iieutenants in the United States Army.
The details Of the boards are as follows:
Chicago-Maj Gen. EIweu s. Otis. Lieut..
Col Abel / Smith, deputy commissary
general; Major Timothy E. Wilcox, sur
geon, United States Army; Major Henry
/ Raymond. surgeon. United States
Army; Major John T. French, jr., quar-
termaster, United States Army; Capt.
John j. Bradley, Fourteenth United
States Infantry, aide-de-camp. recorder.
Denver-Brigadier General Henry c.
Merriam. Major Edward r. Mosely, sur
geon, L. S. Army: Major Louis Breche-.
min, surgeon. L. S. Army: Major Charles
A Varnum. Seventh L. S. Cavalry; Major
Alfred c Sharpe. L. S Infantry, assist
ant adjutant general; Captain Delamere
Skerritt, Artillery Corps, acting judge ad-
vocate. recorder
San Antonio-Coionel Chambers Mcl<ib-
bin. Twelfth L. s. infantry; Colonel Pc
ter J. A Cleary. assistant surgeon gen
ersl; Colonel Cyrus s. Roberts, Second
L. s. Infantry: Lieutenant Colonel Charles
J. Byrne, deputy surgeon general; Major
AlmOn /. Narney, Ordnance Department;
Capt. Howard X. Perry. Twenty-ninth L.
S. Infantry, recorder.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04
NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.
A Vocal Newspaper Published in the
Interests of Foreign Missions.

The Young Women's Foreign Mission
airy Society of ST. Pauls Methodist Epis-
copal Church. corner of Fifteenth and r
Streets, last night presented a Vocal
Newspaper before a large audience. The
entertainment was made up of selections
from the various departments which go
to make up a newspaper, and the idea
scored hit.
The programme was as follows:
SaIutatory, managing editor, Miss Anna
bel CrandaH Editorial page. editor-in-
chief, Miss Jessamine l.. Palmer; eGi-
toriaI, THE Missionary Situation" Rev.
s. L. Bryant; editorial, In the Wake, -
Rev. Albert Osborn. Cartoon, by Mr..
Felix Mahoney. An advertisement, repre-
scented by Miss Royilla NJ. Funk Society
news, society reporter, Miss Maud E.
French An advertisement. represented by
Miss Grace L. Osborn. Home department,
edited by Mrs F. J. Metcalf. An adver-
tisement, represented by Miss Jane Yes
sey. Music column, music editor, MISS
Charlotte Wohlfrath; song for soprano,
Miss Alice NJ Kimba1; selection for
piano. Miss Susie Award: song for con-
traIto Mrs. ID. Olin I4eech. Story page,
edited by Miss Elizabeth II. Funk; story,
Mrs Moultons Experience, Miss Olive
f. Osborn; humorous selection, MISS
Spies. An advertisement, represented by
Miss Winifred King. Want column, want
editor, Miss Anna Wallace. An advertise
ment. represented by Miss Sadie Weaver.
Junior page edited by Miss Anna Wen
ner: story Hiding the Mite Box" Miss
Sarah Osborn; poem, only Small Boys,
Master George King; illustrated story,
Tom and Davie, Mrs. Alfred Wood. An
advertisement, represented oy MISS anne
Vessey Advertising manager. Miss Ruth
l.. CrandaH Advertising solicitor, Miss
Lauretta Henrick.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04
scALDED WITH BOILING WATER
A Five-Year-OId Boy Falls Into "a
Wash Ynb.

Louis Wright, the tive-year-old son of
Policeman Wright, of the Second precinct,
narrowly escaped being scalded to death
about II O'Clock yesterday morning, at
his home in Brightwood. d. c., by falling
into wash tub full of hot water The
youngster had gone into the back yard
TO play with a pet dog, and shortly af-
terward his mother heard him cry for
help. Running hastily to the yard Mrs.
Wright found her son lying half way in
the tub of hot water. With the help of
neighbors the mother pulled the boy out
and carried him quickly into the house
and physician was summoned. DR..
Spriggs, Of Baltimore, happened to be in
the vicinity, and relieved the intense suf-
ferings of the injured lad by applying
linseed oil bandages.
The dog, it is said, is responsible for
the injuries TO the lad, for while the two
were enga ged in play the canine, which is
an unusually large animal, struck the
boy with such force as to cause him to
fall He is still in a critical condition, but
hopes are entertained for his recovery.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04
EEL rnder n CoaI Cart.

While attempting to climb into a coal cart yes
terday afternoon Alfred Newton, oolored, forty
seven years of age, lost his grasp on the cart
and fell to the ground. Despite the fact that one
NJ the heavy wheels of the vehicle passed over
his ri0ht limb he was said 10 be only slightly
injured by the surgeons at Freedmen's Hospital
Newton was later taken 20 his home. 2S4g Eightn
Street northwest. in the Eighth precinct patroi
wagon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04
Reception to Their Pastor.

Rev. w. L. Dolly. the newly-appointed
pastor Of the Marvin NJ. E. Church South
corner Of Tenth and b Streets southwest,
was the honored guest at a reception ten
dered him by the members of the con-
gregation last night. The auditorium,
where the reception took place. had been
transformed into a veritable flower gar
den, and the committee in charge pre-
scented a pleasing programme.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04

from the company to- guarantee the per-
formance of the subs tituted provisions;
the act of 1899 did mot pfovide that the
deposit heretofore made Should continue
to stand as a further guarantee for the III
innate operation of the underground sys-
tenn. nor did II prescribe any penalty for
failure TO operate suetfu9!derground sys-
Il am of the opinion that the request
of the company fer the return of the de-
post should be granted
Charles f. Havelock has addressed
communication to the Commissioners, set
ting forth some vigofoas views in con-
demnation of the street car service to
Takoma Park. He explains that he was
until recently a resident of Philadelphia,
that he came to the city with his wife
to look around, and that the latter de
cided she would board at some suburban
place during the summer.
Mr. Havelock stated that a friend adj
vised them to go to Takoma Park and
secure accommodations there. According
to the letter, they went, and upon the
return to the city Mr.. Havelock. set him
self to the task of condemning the street
car service He admits that the street
car lines in the city leave little to be de-
sired in the way of accommodation and
comfort of the passengers, but he says
the suburban service IS the worst he
ever saw. Mr.. Havelock denominates it
as vile"
In describing the trip to Takoma Park
he says he and his wife alighted from the
city car at the terminus, meaning prob
ably Florida Avenue, and that they
waited in the hot sun fifteen minutes. At
the end of that time he says am anti
quated box car came along He states
that he and his wife got seats, but the
car remained ten minutes longer, and
crowds boarded it, until the passengers
were crammed in as tightly as they could
stand. He says the capacity of the car
was twenty -five, but there were seventy
two fares rung up. He describes the con-
ditions in the car as awful.
Mr. Havelock informs the Commission
ers that the state of things described
does not exist on any line in Philadelphia,
and that it would not be tolerated there
one day He supposes that the people
here are helpless because they cannot
vote and give voice to their grievances at
the ballot box but he says that the serv-
ice on the Takoma Park line is a griev-
Gus wrong to the people who have to sub
nit to it.
Mr. Hayelock informs the Commission
! ers that he proposes to start with his
family Immediately for the West, to find
| some place where they can spend the
summer among more comfortable sur
| roundings
AT the suggestion Of the Engineer Com
| missioner the communication will be sent
| to the office of the Washington Traction
| and Electric Company for their consid-
| Grafton and report.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04
cti6ns of the District, and the value of

sections of the District and the value of
the same:
500, 500; northeast, So. $50: southeast, ST.
500; southwest $3.50. Total s56034l.
Repairs, northwest, slS2,OGl; southeast,
81, $50; county, 1924; northeast, s5,7O6;
southwest, 1882. Total, $l55,l69.
The District authorities have had under
consideration for some time the applica-
ton of o. w Guerdrum. Of Anacostia,
who requested that water facilities be
provided for lots 81 and 3S, block l, Green s
subdivision of Anacostia. He also re-
quested that the Commissioners take such
action as to secure good sanitary condi-
tions on these lots by ordering sewer ia
cilities for the same.
1t was found by reference of the matter
TO the Sewer Department that the cost of
sewer to serve the lots in question would
be $685. The Health Officer in reporting
upon the application. said that the sewer
and Waterman were needed IN the inter-
ests of the public health.
The application being referred second
time to the Sewer Division, d. %. McComo.
the superintendent, has recommended
that the sewer be constructed under the
provisions of the assessment system ana
that the work be ordered in the usual
manner Mr. McComb informs the Com
mfsSfonerS that an objection mas been
made to the construction or the sewer I'M
der the assessment system, but in his
opinion the objection is not sufficient to
justify any postponement of the work
This course of action has been approved
by the Commissioners.
PIT. Berry, of 1914 Thirty-frst Street
northwest, has called the attention of the
Commissioners to the special assessments
upon lot 26. square 995, for paving an al
lev and for sewer assessments on part of
lot in square 1880
The statement of Mr.. Berry having been
referred to the Special Assessment Clerk
for his consideration, he has now report
ed that the assessment was levied on all
lots abutting upon the alleys paved M
square 995, according to the number OF
feet so abutting He informs the Com
missioners that 1t is not legal 70 assess
any property not abutting upon the work
He further states that the records OF ms
office do not show any assessment Tor
the sewer in square 1870.
1t is understood that the report of the
SneriaI Assessment Clerk will be APPROX
ed and that the complainant Will be ad-
yised accordingly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04

1t is our sincere desire to give satisfaction to
everybody. We know that Maerzen Senate, and
Lager are pure beverages and are bTewed Of the
best malt and hops which is thesreasOn we ask
you to call for these beers by their names and
not by dark or eight" There are so many
inferior beers called OZARK and eight that we
fear you may be deceived in drinking them for
Heurich's. For bottled beer phone West 81,
Arlington BOttling Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04
MISS cApY,s RECITAL.
Enjoyment for benefit of the Audu-
bon Society.

An enjoyable piano recital was given
yesterday afternoon at the Washington
Club, in aid of the Audubon Society, by
Miss Harrietta Cady, Of New York, as
sisted by Miss Gertrude Harrison, OF this
city.
Miss Cady is a good pianiste. possessing
a clear, firm touch and well-develOped
technique, and her playing Is character
lied by intelligence and conseientiousness.
She won favor with her audience in
programme which contained a number Of
such rarely heard pieces that they might
well be termed novelties.
Miss Gertrude Harrison has a very pref
ty soprano voice of unusually sympathet
ic quality, which she uses well. Although
her genre is not a large one. it is new
ertheiess charming, and she rarely fails
to please her audience The accompani-
ments were played by Mrs. William Bruce
King.
The programme follows:
Sonata Gtalian), Seventeenth Century .Searlstti
GIinka-HenseIt
Musette German, Eighteenth Century.
LIE coucou Creneh). Seventeenth Century. .Daquin
Gavotte and Variations French). Seventeenth
Century y,;.. i,-. R'iiie'u
You ana lehman
Miss Cady.
spring song -.-----....----.--...-..Me ndeiss' aT
NoSleln -OrleS
Sounds Of Spring ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS inding
''Hark, Hank the Lark .Schubert-Liszt
Mss Harrison.
GOOD Morning -.-.----------.---...-... Greg
Il etc" .........--....--..-. .------C hanlnade
Miss Cady
fIn Troika, ''Chant sans Paroles Scherzo
IN .-...... i schalkoggsAF
CaprieciO Opus 80 No. ..-.---...-B Brahms
Loves Message .Schubert-Liszt
Grand Etude G fat major. ........-.- .MOszkowssi
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-04

T A. Rhodes, of Langdon D. c.. has
written to the Commissioners calling at
tention again to an alleged injustice to
him brought about by the defective con-
dition of a sewer pipe which had stopped
UP and needed cleaning. He informs the
Commissioners that in response to his
former complaint an employe OF the Dis
trict tore up the street, destroying the
tile pipe which had been put down when
the subdivision was laid out, and which
had answered the purpose admirably for
years.
Mr. Rhodes also called attention to the
very dangerous condition of affairs result
ing from the tearing up of the street and
the liability of the District in case Of any
accident. He says that the only result
following his letter was that the officer
who tore up the street came out to Lang
don and caused an ugly fence to be put
up along the ditch. thus still further in
juring the value of his property.
Mr.. Rhodes says that owing to the char
acter of the soil at the present time. the
ditch has -widened very materially by rea-
son of the sides falling in, and, as a con-
sequence, most Of the fence has fallen
and lies at the bottom of the ditch, so
that the danger of accident has still fur
Their increased. He says he hopes that
this letter will result in something more
than the renewal of the fence. 1t seems
to him that the Commissioners are NOR
ally, if not legally, bound to treat him as
they would others in a more populOus
street, and he says they would not as
sumo that they had the right to destroy
an established street in a more settled
part of the city.
Mr. Rhodes, appealing to the sense of
justice of the Board, asks the Commits
sioners to spend a part of the 100000 ap-
propriated for the repair of streets in re-
pairing the damage that has been done
to his property and that of other people
on the street.