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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Melrose Man Points Gun at
Marshal and Dies.
LATTER A QUICK SHOT
Was Compelled to Shoot to Save His
Own Life-Daniel Garrity Plays
Wild West on Streets of Iowa Town
and Runs Amuck.

Melrose, Dec. 26.-(Special.) City
Marshal Thomas Knowles. while max,
ing an arrest and to save his own life,
shot and killed Daniel Garrity. twenty
two years of age, son of a well known
resident of this place. Garritv was
intoxicated and was shooting promis-
cuously on the streets of this city
when called upon to submit to arrest
by the city marshal He refused to
acquiesce and leveled his gun at the
officials head. The latter pulled his
weapon quick as flash and fired. the
bullet telling his victim who died in
a few minutes. The affair has Great
ed much excitement. Knowles will
probably be exonerated.
Story of the Affair.
A few days ago Daniel Gai1'ity re-
turned to the home of his parents here
to spend the holidays. He met some
of his friends and indulged in a social
glass. Finally he became involved in
an encounter with Stephen McCarty.
a farmer residing three miles east of
here. The latter was worsted in the
tight that he was rendered unconscious
and was badly cut about the head. A
warrant was issued for Garrity's ar
rest and he was fined $40 and costs
which relatives paid. After his re-
lease from custody he commenced to
again imbibe freely Of whisky and fin
ally drew his revolver and began to
terrorize the town by shooting at ev-
erything in sight. He was implored
to desist by City Marshal Thomas
Knowles and replied by leveling his
gun at the marshal's head. telling him
that he would blow his head off.
Knowles seeing him raise his revolver
also drew his gun and quick as flash
came the two reports. Garrity fell to
the street and died in few minutes.
The shots aroused some of the town
people who had by this time arrived
on the scene and the sad news was
conveyed TO his relatives and the body
OF the unfortunate man taken to the
parental home where the family was
nearly overcome with grief
The sidewalk in front of the Get
finger store, where the tragedy occur
red. and the walls of the building pro
sented a grewsomc aspect. and a large
crowd viewed the blood despatched
planks. walls and other evidences cf
the awful tragedy.
Garrity, who was a handsome young
man. had a sweetheart who lived
south of town and it is said that she
is nearly prostrated over her lovers
horrible and untimely end
The affair was quite a shock to the
people of the entire community as
both the Garrity and Knowles families
are we'll known and highly respected.
knowles will, in all probability. be
eXonerated from all blame in the affair
as it will no doubt be proven that the
shooting was done in self defense. OF
ficer knowles is greatly excited and
naturally regrets his part in the awful
deed.
The burial of the dead man took
place today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
TIE ELECTRIC LINE.
Proposed aoute to Buxton Has Been
Located.

Oskaloosa, Dec. 24.-James Wilson
chief engineer, and Robert A Han
right OF way agent, of the Oskaloosa
and Tama electric line have been over
the ground thoroughly and have decid-
ed upon the route of the new road
from this city to Buxton The line
VIII run south from Oskaloosa to
point directly east of Beacon. thence
west through Beacon. and southwest
to the Eveland bridge. near but NOT
necessarily on the county road From
EEeland to Buxton two routes are nm.
der consideration. One via Bussey ana
Hamilton, and the other direct to Buy.
ton with spurs extending to Hamilton
and Bussey
The road over these routes can he J.
bullt with no grades to exceed 9 per
cent, which is considered ideal for
railroad construction.
The proposed route northeast ar
town has also been determined as fal,
as Skunk river The line will run di.
rectly north until it strikes one of the
feeders of Spring Creek and will fol.
low the draw down to the mouth of
the creek near Glendale Mills.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
TAMA jim MUST STAY.
Understood Secretary of Agriculture
Be Not Removed.


Des Moines, Dec. Ex-Governor
Shaw has signified his intention to
accept the portfolio of secretary of the
treasury if rendered by President
Roosevelt his acceptance being upon
the absolute condition that it shall not
affect the position of Secretary of Ag-
riculture Wilson. The governor has
emphasized the latter point. He has
not yet been rendered the appointment
and while accepting the statement from
Washington that it will be rendered to
him he regards the negotiation in a
confidential light.
However, he authorizes the state
ment that in response to a confiden
tial inquiry from the President as to
whether he would accept the portfolio
if rendered to him he has signified
that he would.
Having received nothing from Wash
ington in respect to the matter he has
nothing to say concerning it except
that he has informed the President
of his Intentions.
1t is reported by his friends that he
will be called to Washington by Fresi-
dent Roosevelt either before or after
the tender is formally made.
However, President Roosevelt and
he are not strangers in any sense of
the word. They have campaigneI to-
gether in at least two campaigns and
during a series of speeches in Dakota
and during the Presidents trip
through Iowa recently they became ex-
cellent friends. Governor Shaw's
friends believe that the President will
not deem absolutely essential to sum
mon the governor to Washington un-
der those conditions. Governor Shaw
denies to speculate as to the matter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
CELEBRATE HISTORIC BATTLE.
Trouble at Trenton 1875 Years Aoa. Is
Brought to Mind.

Trenton, N. j.. Dec. 26.-The one
hundred and twenty-ffth anniversary
of the battle of Trenton was elabor,
ately celebrated here today. Auspi-
cious weather had the effect of bring
ing out large crowds, which lined the
streets along which a sham battle and
a subsequent parade took place. In
doors the celebration took place this
afternoon in the opera house. Cover
nor Voorhees, presided The princi-
pal speaker was Prof Woodrow vii,
SON, of Princeton. who delivered an
address on the battle of Trenton. The
days celebration will close with fire.
works this evening.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Drunken Ohioians Kill Half
a Dozen Men.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
Break Up Religious Service-Gang An.
nounces Intention of "cleaning Out"
Family of Old Enemies and Start
Wicked Riot.

Pikeron, Ohio, Dec. 26.-During a re-
lleious service at a small country
church at Pike postoffice last night,
Charles and Orrn Day appeared
slightly intoxicated and announced
they had come to clean out the
Leggs," family with which the Days
had frequent quarrels. A general
fight resulted in the church and
around it. Women and children
shrieked and sought safety from re-
volvers and knives by jumping out of
the windows. Only the minister re-
manned. AT the close six men lay ia.
tally hurt, viz: orrin and Charles Day.
Wesley Legg, Joseph Williams, John
Currant and Lebanon Williams. Many
others were slightly injured
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
BORROWED IN ONE LUMP.
Fifty Men Give $4,000 to Iowa Yves.
lsyan University.

Mt. Pleasant. Dec. 24-Dr. Hanchel
and Rev, Myers have succeeded in
finding fifty men in the territory of the
Iowa conference who have endorsed
for the sum OF 5000, and have found
bankers VINO are willing to carry the
notes at five per cent. The proceeds
from these notes will be used to pay
off all the claims against the college,
and the Indebtedness put in the shape
of this one large obligation at reduc-
ed interest rates. 1t is expected that
the debts will be paid with this in q
short time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
RATIO IN PHILIPPINES.
Mexican Silver for American Gold at
Ratio of About Two for One

Manila, Dec. 26.-It is publicly an
nounced today the ration for the first
quarter of 1902 will be s21O in Mexi
can silver to one American gold dol
lar General Wright, acting civil gov
ernor, says though it is unsatisfac-
tory, this is the only solution of the
matter the Philippine commission
thought possible. He hopes for the
early action of congress on the sub
ject
Wright considers the situation in
those parts of the Philippines where
military operations are being carried
on as daily improwing Heg has sthe
greatest confidence in General Chat
fees ability to end the insurrection in
the islands, and says perfect harmony
prevails between the civil and mill
tary authorities.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
EDGAR STANTON lIACLAY
SUMMARlLY DISCHARGED
y = 3 y 4 e y
CLEVELAND ACCEPTS.
Will Take Position on Labor and capi.
tai Committee

New York. Dec 26.-Former Fresi-
dent Cleveland has accepted the ap-
pointment to the industrial depart
ment of the National Civic Federation
created at the recent peace confer
ence of labor and capitalistic leaders.
His letter OF acceptance in which he
approved the plan of industrial peace
today was delivered to Oscar Straus,
who is chairman of the conference.
Straus said every man named on the
general committee had signified his
acceptance of the trust and work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
PEOPLE CAUTIONED.
Warned Against Fake Mckinley Me.
mortal Associations.

mortal Associations.
Cleveland Ohio, Dec. 26.-The Nc
kinley Memorial association through
eX-Secretary Of State Day, its presi-
dent. issued the following:
The public is especially cautioned
against any enterprise attempting to
make capital out of the sentiments OF
affection which inspired the desire to
rear at the grave of our late President
a memorial which shall tittingly hon
or his memory. 1t is the desire Of the
trustees that all contributions shall
be free will offering of the people
and they respectfully request to have
as their object the obtaining of money
by giving all or part of the proceeds to
a memorial fund. The public is here
by notified that the Mckinley Nation
al Memorial association has no con.
nection with, or related to any other
association or to any enterprise of a
commercial nature.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26

| was in attendance at the grand la
Dor meeting at Scranton. Pa, from De-
cember 2 to 21 and L did not know a
thing about the reports that had been
circulated about me until | reached
home Saturday night. Therefore I
have taken my first opportunity to
deny them. | cannot conceive how the
report got out that was going to re-
sign the presidency of District IS.
have never even thought of doing this,
and | have never talked with any one
regarding it."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Informs Department.

Washington, Dec. 26.-The state de-
partment is informed by Minister Will
son at Santiago DeChili that the diff
ferences between Argentina and Chilli
may be regarded as settled through
the signature yesterday of the protocol
providing for the submission of the
boundary line and the Ultimate Es-
peranza territory disputes to the de-
cision of the King of Great Britain
War Dogs on the Scene.
Laguayra, Venezuela. Dec. 26.-The
United States battleship Indiana has
arrived at Willemstad, Island of Gu
raco. the British cruiser Tribune and
the Dutch cruiser Utrecht have also
arrived here. The German cruiser
Vineta is expected to reach this port
today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
NEW ROAD TO BE BUILT.
EIdon & ST. Louis Railway Files Arti
cIes With Secretary of State.


Des Moines. Dec. 24.-The Eldon &
st. Louis railway company has filed
articles of incorporation with the sec
retary of state. It's capital is S100 900.
S. II. Sawyers, of Eldon, is president
of the new company, G. d. Gregg, of
Centerville. is vice president. j. e.
Houghiand, of Eldon, is secretary and
Charles S. Bierce, of Eldon, is treas
urer. The company will build its line
from, Eldon in Wapello county, this
state, through Pulaski. Iowa, and on
south into Missouri, touching Mem
phis, Edna, Shelhyville. Shelbina, and
on to the city of st. Louis. 1t is un-
derstood that a large part of the right
of way in Missouri has already been
secured and that the new line will
push the work of building in the near
future.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Accepts a Place in President
Roosevelt's Cabinet.
NEW HEAD OF TREASURY
On Condition, However, That secre-
tary Wilson's Position is not to be
mperiled-Views of Senators Ali.
son and DolIiver on Appointment.

Washington, Dec. Ex-Governor
Shaw, of Iowa, will be appointed sec
retary of the treasury to succeed
Gage. There will be no change in the
office of secretary of agriculture, Sec
retary Wilson of Iowa continuing to
retain the portfolio. The date of
transfer of the treasury department
will depend on the mutual convenience
of the outgoing and incoming secre-
taries. Gage having signified an eutire
willingness to remain at the head OF
his department until such time as it
may be agreeable to his successor to
take hold. 1t is supposed, however,
that Governor Shaw will be inducted
into his new Office some time in Jan
uary. 1t had been known for two or
three days that Governor Shaw was
slated for appointment to succeed
Gage.
The definite announcement of Gov
ernor Shaw's selection for the posi-
ton of secretary of the treasury gave
the greatest qualification to the Iowa
residents here. They regard him as
a man we'll equipped for the place. and
feel confident the appointment will
give general satisfaction. Secretary
Wilson voiced these statments when
asked about Shaw and added thai the
governor was better known to the peo-
pie east of the Mississippi river than
any man in private life west of the
Mississippi on the questions of fin
ance.
Dolliver Pleased.
To Senator Doiliver, of Iowa. whose
relations with Governor Shaw have
been close, his selection for the treas
ury portfolio gave the greatest pleas
ure. The governor" he said. has
demonstrated by his speeches deliv-
cred before chambers OF commerce
and banking associations in every i'm,
portant city in rhe United States a
profound knowledge of the theory and
mechanism of our banking and cur.
rency system. He is not only a stu
dent OF these questions. but has been
for years a successful banker. In Sc
lecting him the President undoubted-
~ acted in a great measure upon his
personal familiarity with Governor
Shaw's abilities in dealing with spe-
cial subjects that belong to the treas.
ury department. His appointment will
be especially gratifying to the people
OF Iowa and indeed the whole west,
and | have no doubt is satisfactory to
the great business and commercial in
terests OF the United States
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
SOLDIERS in WILD RIOT.
One Thousand Participate in a Saloon
Row Which Ends in Murder.

San Francisco, Dec. 26.-During a
row in saloon near Presidio, William
Ross of the coast artillery, was stab
bed by an unknown soldier A riot
followed. Stones and bricks were
thrown and two shots were fired.
About 1000 soldiers gathered A provo
guard of police had to be called out to
restore order. Fifty-nine soldiers were
put in the guard house and fifteen
others taken to the police station.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
ALGER is PAST WORST.
First and Most Critical Stage of oper-
alton is Over.

Detroit, Dec. 26.-Dr C. G. Jennings,
the physician in attendance upon ex-
Secretary of War Alger who was oper-
ated upon few days ago for the re-
moval of gall stones this morning
said his patient passed a comfortable
night and has now passed the first and
most critical stage of the operation 1t
will take another week before all
danger is passed.
Sewell Much Weaker.
Camden, N. j., Dec. 26.-Physicians
in attendance upon Senator Sewell
say today he is weaker than at any
time since he returned hom from Ashe-
vile, N. c., nearly month ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
lI!,T0RNEY
|;;;zED A JUDGE
D Il u 81 & Il = 3 y y =
KILLED BY THE CARS.
aims Crash Together and One Man
Loses His Life.

Sault st. Marie, Mich, Dec ga
ocal express which runs between the
Canadian 500 and Webbwood Ont. on
the Canadian Pacific railroad collided
win light freight engine few miles
east OF Thessalon last evening. Engi-
neer McDavit. of the freight train, was
Killed, and several others were badly
injured. The accident was the result
or the freight engineer running by
layton where the express should have
oeen passed, in an attempt to make
time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
BRIGHAM YOUNG ILL.
Son of Famous Mormon May Die a
Result of Complications.

Pennington, N. NJ, Dec 26-Apostle
Brigham Young, the eldest living son
of the famous president of the Mormon
church is lying critically i'll with a
complication of stomach and nervous
troubles at Fruitland, a Mormon settle
ment near Pennington
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
CHRISTMAS MURDER.
Hot Headed kentuckians Shoot With
Fatal Erect.

Williamstown. KY, Dec. 26.-As the
result of saloon fight in this city yes
terday Arthur Goughe was fatally
wounded and his father, Vet Goughe
is suffering from gunshot wound in
the back. Carl Goughe brother, was
wounded in the face. James Reden-
over and Tom Hacket are under ar
rest charged with the shooting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
LlsERTYvILLE WOMAN DIES.
Mrs. William NeedIer Expires After
Lingering Illness.

Libertyville, Dec. 6.-(special)-
Mrs. William Needler died last night
at IL o'clock after lingering illness
OF two or three months at her home
A Libe' lyville.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Observe Pious Dukes Bfrthday.

Gotha, Dec. 26.-The tercentenary
birthday of Duke Ernest, the Pious, is
being observed with great ceremony
Emperor William arrived here today
and proceeded to the ducal palace in
Friedenstein The city is decorated
with flags and other bunting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
"sTEEPLE JoEv LAWLER DIES.
Famous Character Lost to His Dan
qerous Profession.

New York. Dec. "Steeple Joe"
Lawler, the original steeple climber, is
dead in Governor hospital. Lawler
during his time probably ascended
more steeples and tutored more pupils
in his dangerous trade than any other
man in the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
NEW RECORD FOR SEAT.
Place on New York Stock Exchange
Brings $4,000.

New York, Dec. ga new record
price for seat on the New York
Stock Exchange was established to-
day by sale at $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
BRUSH WITH FILlPINos.
American Soldiers Have Desperate
Encounter in a Gorne.

Encounter in Gorge.
Washington, Dec. 26.-The war de-
partment today is advised by General
Chaffee at Manila that Company F,
Twenty-first infantry had a desperate
hand-to.hand encounter in gorge six
miles south of San Jose, Batangas,
December 20 in which twenty-five of
the enemy were killed. Patrick A.
Connolly and Private Carney, receiy-
ed ugly wounds from Bolos.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Is Fired From the Service
at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard.
PROCEEDING is LEGAL
Historian Leaves Desk but Says He
Will Return Tomorrow as Usual,
Prepared to Resume His Duties
Status of the Trouble.

New York, Dec. 26.-Edgar Stanton
Maclay was summarily discharged to-
day, Maclay went to the navy yard as
usual and prepared to resume his du.
ties. Paymaster Putnam went 10 Ma
clays desk and read him telegram of
dismissal received from Washington
yesterday and told him he was dismiss.
ed. Maclay left the yard Immediately
lie said he would return at the usual
time tomorrow, prepared to &C to
work
Dismissal Is Legal.
Washington, Dee. 26.-The civil ser-
vice commission today notified Edgar
5. Maclay, the historian. recently en-
ployed in the Brooklyn navy yard. that
his removal from his positian at that
point IS not in violation of the civil
service act. This notification is con-
tanned in a letter written to Maclay
by President Proctor, OF the commits
sion, and is in reply 10 an inquiry
from him whether the President had
authority under he civil service laws
TO demand his resignation.
Defines the Rules.
Proctor in his letter says:
Your dismissal from the service.
according to the facts in your case as
theg appeared in the public press. was
MADE upon the order of the secretary
OF the navy, in whom the power of re-
moVal rests. The demand for your
resignation, followed by your removal.
unon the direction of the President
tnIoush tne secretary of the navy, was
a,ot ~ Nloianon of the civil service
acts and rules, in view of we'll known
facts In your case. The object Of tbe
rule requiring notice and hearing was
10 prevent political removals upon Sc
cret charges. No issue of this kind
is involved in your case
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
Horse Kills a Judae.

Kittery, Maine. Dec 26.--While car
ing for horse in the stable Police
judge Samuel B. Neal was stamped To
aeath by the animal,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
THREATENED WAR is OFF.
Chill and Argentina Will Settle Diffe
ences in Amicable Manner.

Santiago de Chill, Dec. ga proto-
col establishing a modus vivendi be.
tween Chill and Argentina was signed
yesterday. Its text will be given to
the public Friday. Public feeling is
satisfied and all is perfectly tranquil.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-26
TOWN BURNS.
Mississippi Village Is Practically De-
stroyed This Morning.

Hattiesburg, Miss. Dec. 26.-The
town was practically destroyed by fire
this morning. The loss is 100000
probably one-third insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-02-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The first parish church Of Portland.
celebrated the 18th anniversary of the
dedication of the present stone church.
Friday. The speakers We're Fritz Fl.
Jordan and Hon. j. w. SymondS.
The Republican ward caucuses in
South Portland We're held, Friday
night. Delegates favorable to the nomi-
nation of {. n. Trefethen We're elected.
He carried six of the seven wards
against George 7. Spear.
About 80 persons attended the an
nual Ladies night of kora Temple. a.
a. O. n. NJ. s, at Lewiston. Friday
night. The function opened with a re
ception followed by banquet and
dance. Many visiting members We're
present.
A number of the crew who are to
man the steam yacht Wanconta, Capt.
Daniel Reed of Rockland. arrived at
Rockland from Deer Isle, Friday. They
will leave, Saturday in company with
Capt. Reed for New London, Conn.
where the yacht is being fitted out by
MIR. Hill. the railroad magnate for a
cruise to the south of France. capt.
Reed fully appreciates the ability OF
Deer Isle sailors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-02-09
Congressional Notes.

The British amba called at the
White House. today, and presented to
the President an acknowledgements
from King Edward Of his apprecia ton
of the Presidents courtesy in attend
ing the memorial services here and of
the feeling Of sympathy of the people
OF the United States.
TIE Senate in executive session, Fri
day. confirmed the following nominal
tionS: Carroll ID. Wright of MasSaC hu-
scttS. to be commissioner Of labor. The
Senate also confirmed the promotions
made in the cavalry. artillery. infantry
and staff appointments made Feb. 4,
under the new army reorganization
law. and also some other military and
naval promotions.
An amendment to the army appro-
priation bills, Friday, introduced in the
Senate by Chandler provided to tho
appointments under the act of Feb. ,
1901 to fill original vacancies in the
grade of captains in the quartermaS-
ters department and subsistence de-
partment may be made from any Off
Ger of volunteers commissioned sine
April q. 1888 and now in the service.