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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
WANTS PARKWAY TO DENVER.
Chicago Man Thinks Road Will Be
Built From Chicago.

Chicago, June Demonstration of
a boulevard from Chicago to Denver
with rows of shade trees along the
middle, carriage driveway on one
side,. a road for wagons on the other
and plenty of pure running water
along its route, is an engineering feat
which George w. Bowman, 500 West
Adams street, says is certain to be I'M
dertaken in the near future. Mr.. Bow
man is interested in gold, silver and
copper mines of the west.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
KILLED BY CIGARETTES.
John Vickers Dies Suddenly from Ar
sencaI and Nicotine Poisoning.

Elgin, H., June 25.-John Vickers
of Chicago, died at the home of George
Roberts, an uncle, in this city after an
illness of a few hours. He was VIC
tim of the cigarette and constantly
smoked them. Two hours after death
the body turned brown, and the physi-
clan who was called stated that the
cause of death was arsenic and nico-
tine from cigarettes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27

PAPER RAILROAD.
oskaIoosa and Des Moines Capital (?)
Is Interested.

0SNe'ooS' anu Coe ToIHeS OdPItdi VI
Is Interested.
Des Moines, June 25.-The organi-
cation of another paper railroad here
the Des Moines & Southern-incor-
porated with capital of S250,000 by
F. w. Cherry, of Des Moines. and B.
F. Clayton, of Oskaloosa, indicates in
the mind of many that the warfare be-
tween conflicting railroad interests
has become so intensified of late that
it is doubtful if there will be much
railroad building. The new line to
Nevada is sure to be constructed as
the contracts have been let, but the
situation south of the city is not SO
clear. 1t is generally believed the
new company is put up to brighten
others out of a certain field.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
sa** s*&#* *. $3.50
WILL NOT PROSECUTE.

leipsic, June 25.-The imperial .
court today decided not to prose- .
v cute Dietrich We'll, who at Brem- =
y en- last March threw piece of 8
y iron at Emperor William, wound *
ing hin, in the cheek. Physicians Il
pronounce him epiIeptic, and say y
' he committed the assault while in g
an irresponsible condition. y
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
MYSTERY IN OLD MANS MURDER
Son in Jail Pending Inquiry Into His
Fathers Death,

Mount Clemens, Mich, June 25.-
Homer Bliss, aged %, the son of
Charles Bliss, is in Jail here pending
an investigation of his fathers
death. The body of Charles Bliss WAS
found riddled with buckshot in the
woods near Washington, in Macomb
county. There is deep mystery
around the case. The old man disap-
peared three weeks ago, after a yio-
lent quarrel with his son. He went in
the direction of the woods and his
son was seen to follow him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
RUSSELL WANTS A FIGHT.
Manager Deposits $500 as Guaran.
tee of Good Faith.

Seattle, Wash, June 25.-Fred Rus
sell. the heavyweight pugilist, an
nounces he is willing to fight any
heavyweight in the world, barring JEFF
fries, Sharkey or Rubin preferred.
James w. Morrison, Russelrs mana
ger, has deposited $4,000 with The
First National bank of this city as IA
guarantee of good faith to any repu-
table club offering purse and arrang-
ing the contest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
Entire Reading System Is
Threatened.
ONE THOUSAND ARE OUT
President of shopmen Urges Them to
Return to Work But Less Than a
Dozen Responsibilities of Strikers
Receive Some Accessions.

Reading, Pa, June 25.-Not dozen
of the one thousand striking shopmen
of the Reading Company returned to
work today, as they had been urged
to do by President Baer. On the 9TH
err hand there were some accessions
to the strikers ranks. The situation
is becoming graves and general strike
over the entire system is predicted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
TUHN WANTS FNS CRUISER.
Orders From Cramps Vessel That
Will Make 90 Knots An Hour.

Washington, June 25.- Final ar
rangements have been made by the
Turkish government for having swift
cruiser built at the Cramp yards in
Philadelphia, and the designs are I'M
der way with the expectation of max
ing start on the vessel within the
next two months. The ship will be CT
the protected cruiser type, $500 tons
displacement, with a speed of % knots
an hour. This speed will make the
craft one of the fastest of that type
afloat
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
cHIckAsAw FOR TREwIN.
Republican Caucus Favors Him for Of.
flee of Governor.

New Hampton, June 25.-The repub-
lican caucus for this city and town
ship was held last evening and elect
ed seventeen delegates to the county
convention to be held on Thursday
Resolutions were passed endorsing
Senator Trewin for governor and in.
structing the delegates to vote for
Trewin men for delegates to the state
convention. There is no doubt Chick
asaw county will instruct for him on
Thursday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
CHARGED WITH CHEATING.
Won $4,000 Two Years Ago on Horse
Race.

Chicago, June 25.-Warren Stoner,
young man who won reputation as
being turf player by winning $4,000
on The Devil two years ago at Haw-
thorn, was arrested at Washington
park yesterday by William A. Pinker-
ton, on the charge of attempting to
pass worthless draft on John Cole
man, bookmaker.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
HIS FAMILY WILL REMAIN.
Major Conger Will Return to China
Alone,

Des Moines, June 25.-Major E. III.
Conger will return to China unaccom-
panied by members of his family.
Mrs. Conger and Miss Laura will not
go back to Picking with him, but will
remain in Des Moines, during the sum-
mer. Mr. Conger will leave for China
not later than July s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
Henderson Sees King.
BLOW FOR BELL TELEPHONE.
Infringement Suits Are Dismissed in
Massachusetts Court.

management SUITS Are DISMISSED IN
Massachusetts Court.
Brown Of the United States circuit
court yesterday handed down decis-
ion adverse to the American Bell Tele-
phone company in the suit for in
fringement of patents brought against
the National Manufacturing company
and the Century Telephone company.
Bills in equity entered by the Bell
company are dismissed on the ground
that the patent involved in the first
case was void, and that affecting the
second either was void or 80 limited
as not to be infringed by the defend
ants.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
KNIGHTS OF PHTHIAs IN SESSION
Supreme Assembly Gathers at Indian
apoIis for Deliberations.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 25.-The SUI
preme assembly of the uniform rank,
Knights of Pythias, which begins a
two days session here today, will rec
ommend that the constitution be so
changed that the major general of the
order will be elected by the general as
sembly instead of appointed by the
grand chancellor, as at present. The
recommendation will be taken UP for
final consideration by the grand lodge
in session at San Francisco next year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
HOT IN CHICAGO.
Two Deaths Laid to Extreme Heat =
Others Are Expected,

Chicago, June 25.-Leaving its mark
of death and prostration the hottest
weather of the year-92 degrees above
zero on the street level-held Chicago
in it's sizzling grip yesterday. To the
extreme heat are laid two deaths, a
number of serious accidents, and more
than a dozen prostrations, several of
which are expected to result fatally.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
BOY KILLS A PORCH CLIMBER.
Fires Shotgun Into Tree and Brings
Down a Crook,

Monroe, Mich, June 25.-Footsteps
on top of porch awakened the family
lily of ]. w. Foster. Jay Foster aged
IS, picked up shotgun and went to
the front door to investigate. He fir
ed both barrels into a tree that over
hung the porch to scare away the sup
posed burglars, and was Mortified
when the body of William Breckin-
ridge, local crook, came crashing
through the branches. Breckenridge
was instantly killed by the heavy
charge of shot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
JAMES MoNAHAN CAPTURED.
Taken in by City Marshal of Lucas
Who Was SUSPICIOUS.

Lucas, June 25.-James Monahau,
alias James Callahan, was captured in
this city by Marshal George Devlin
with breaking Jail at Osceola and rob-
bling drug and jewelry store at Hum
iston of jewelry to the amount of $500,
and he is now safely behind the bars
at Osceola.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
HENDERSON IN LONDON.
Witness Inspection of Soldiers ano
Is Entertained at upcheop

Witness Inspection Of Soldiers and
Is Entertained at Luncheon.
London, June 25.-Speaker Hender-
son and Henry White, secretary of the
United States embassy, witnessed the
inspection of the Yeoman Guard by
the King in the garden of Marlbor-
ough house this afternoon. Ambassa-
dor Choate entertained the speaker at
luncheon later in the day. A large
number of distinguished persons were
present in honor of the American
speaker.
Henderson Sees King.
After inspection Speaker Henderson
was presented to the King by Mr..
White. They engaged in conversation
which lasted half an hour.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
ST. LOUIS is GIVEN A SCARE.
Report That Twenty-Five Persons Ha,
Been Drowned Proves unfounded.

st. Louis, Mo-, June PA report
to the effect that gasoline yacht the
Charles Edmond, had been sunk in a
storm off Jefferson Barracks, twelve
miles south of the city, and that all on
board, twenty-five persons, had been
drowned, caused great excitement, but
late yesterday afternoon the yacht re-
turned to the city with all on board
safe. 1t had been delayed by the
storm, but suffered no damage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
DEATH IN TRAIN WRECK.
Two Persons Killed and Many Hurt
Near Pittspuru. II

Pittsburg, Pa, June 25.-Train No.
23, known as the Cleveland Flyer"
was wrecked at Monaco, about ten
miles west of here, last evening, aud
at least two persons are dead and
probably thirty hurt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
HOTTEST DAY OF THE SEASON.
Presentations From Heat Commou
Occurrence Yesterday.

Dubuque, June 25.-Yesterday was
the hottest day of the season, the mer-
curry touching 81 in the shade. There
were several prostrations, but no
deaths.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
DR.. IRA A. PRIEST STEPS OUT.
President of Buchtel College Resigns,
But Assigns No Cause.

Akron, Ohio, June 25.-Dr. Ira A.
Priest, president of Buchtel college
has resigned. He refuses to give rea-
sons for his action, but is understood
to be dissatisfied with conditions gen
orally at the college. He was elected
four years ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
ARM TORN FROM BODY.
Disastrous Accident in Creamery Few
Miles From Springville.

Springville, June 24.-One of the
cream separators used in A. l. Corey's
creamery, near this place, exploded,
severely wounding Ed. Dunlap, who
was employed in attending the sepa-
rators. His left arm was torn from
the shoulder and he being alone, had
to walk distance Of forty rods to the
nearest house.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
REV. JOSEPH COOK DEAD.

Was a Prominent Historical Writer
Died in New York.
Whitehall, N. Y, June 25.-Rev. Jo.
seph Cook, a prominent historical
writer, is dead Of Bright's disease,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DIES.
Death of Latter Caused by Grief Over
Mothers Death,

Fort Wayne, Ind, June 25.-Mrs.
Wilhelmina Meier, aged 60. died yes
terday afternoon of blod poisoning, re-
sulting from applying carbolic acid to
toe to cure corn. Her daughter,
aged 80, who was i'll at the same time,
was Frustrated by the shock, and died
two hours later. The family is well
known.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
WANTS TO DISCUSS MRS. EDDY.
F. w. Peabody Challenges Messrs
Hanna and Farlow to Debate,

Boston, June 25.-Frederick w. Pea.
body, counsel for Mrs. Woodbury. in
her $150,000 libel suit against Mrs.
Eddy, which was decided in favor of
the Christian Science leader, has ad-
dressed a-letter to Septimus J. Hanna
and Alfred Farlow, in which he chal-
lenges them to debate on the prin-
ciple of Christian Science.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
sWENIE DISPLACED.
Old Fire Marshal is Appointed In His
Stead

Chicago, June 25-After forty years
of service in the Chicago fire depart
ment, William H. Musham has be-
come its chief. His promotion from
first assistant fire marshal to marshal
was given him last night when Mayor
Harrison sent his name to the council,
and his appointment to succeed Dennis
Swenie was confirmed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
INDIAN KILLS souAw AND SELF.
Ansered at Restraint of Reservation

HHgeTeu at Hestrd1nt OF ReSerVatIon
Agent, Commits Double Crime.
Albuquerque, N. NJ, June 25-Tom
Mccormick, Wallapai Indian, shot
and Killed his squaw. He then built
a fire and placed the body upon it, af-
ter which he shot himself, falling dead
into the fire. Mccormick, who was
an educated Indian, objected to the
guardianship of the Indian agent,
claiming he was a free American citi-
zen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
FIRE ON MARsHALs.
Strikers Show DsapprovaI of Service
of Writs

Matewan, w. Va, June 25.-A for.
midable mob of striking coal miners
showed their angry condemnation of
government by Injunction yesterday
afternoon by firing upon a posse of
United States deputy marshals and
forcing them to flee from the fields.
None of the marshals were wounded
but not member of the posse dared
venture again upon the scene of dan
ger.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
GERMAN BANK sUsPENDs.
Compelled to Do so BY Failure of An
other Institution.

Leipsig, June 25.-The directors of
the Leipsiger bank announce that ow-
ing to the stoppage of the Dresdner
Credit Anstalt in consequence of the
difficulties in discounting bills, the
Leipsiger bank will be compelled to
suspend payment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
EARL is INDICTED.
Charged With Crime of Adultery in
EnuIand,

London, June 25.-In Old Bailey
Court this morning the grand jury re-
turned true bill against the Earl of
Russell for bigamy The recorder an
nounced that the trial will take place
in the House of Lords
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
WILL IMPORT ITALIAN LABOR.
Strikers at Galena Mines May Soon Be
Supplanted.

Galena, ILL.,, June 25.-The strikers
at the mines are to be supplanted by
Italians, according to the statement Civ
en- out by Richard Kennedy, head of
the Kennedy mines at this place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
DEcAPlTATED BY A STREET CAR.
Fall Results in the Death of John Nc
Ganley Of Lemont.

Lemont, H., June 25.-John McGau-
ley, well known young man of this
place, was killed by street car three
miles south of here. The head was
completely severed from the body. Mr..
McGauley was returning from visit
to Lockport and fell from one car di-
rectly in front of another
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
GO TO PHILIPPINES.

Objects, congressman and SenaltoF'
Leave Today.
San Francisco, June 25.-The trans
port Hancock sailing today for the
Philippines will carry Generals Cor
bin, Weston, Sternberg and McKibben,
Senator Dietrich, of Nebraska, and
Congressman Kahn of California, and
a number of teachers. Dietrich and
Kahn are going to the islands to inves-
tigate the needs and conditions of the
country and its people.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
FIRE LOSS AT MOUND CITY, ILL.
Plant of National Pump Company and

PEant OF NatIohaI Pump company ana
Other Property Destroyed.
Cairo, H., June 25-At Mound City
yesterday afternoon the plant of the
National Pump company and the Big
Four depot were burned. A large
quantity of slaves and lumber and w.
F. Cooks beer depot were also de-
stroyed. The loss will reach 100000,
with insurance of one-half
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
Seized With illness.

San Francisco, June 25.-Edna Wal
lace Hopper, the actress who is here
to attend her mothers funeral, is ly-
ing quite i'll of nervous prostration at
the family residence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
PUTS PRIEST OUTSIDE CHURCH.

Bishop Passes Sentence OF Ex-com-
munication on Rev. Vim. Murphy.
Lincoln, Neb., June 25.-Formal no,
tice of the accommodation by Bish-
op Bonacum of Father William Muir
ply, Catholic parish priest at Seward,
was published in Lincoln yesterday.
The action is taken because of con.
trOyerSy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
AIMED AT DoWIE.
Measure Against Him Introduced In
Chicago City Council.

Chicago, June 25.-Alderman Char
les H. Rector of the Thirty-fourth
ward, introduced at the council meet
ing last night an amendment to the
hospital ordinance that is expected to
close the Zion hospitals. The meas
ure, as the alderman stated, is aimed
at John Alexander Dowie, and may
end his operations in Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
ROAD WILL SPEND 100000
Rock Island to Make Extensive In
provements in South Chicago.

Chicago, June 25.-Improvements to
cost in the neighborhood of $1,000,000
are to be made along the Calumet har-
Dor in South Chicago by the Rock Is
land railroad. Officers of the company
now regard this point as the coming
harbor of Chicago by reason of its To-
cation and deep channel, and they in
tend to use it as their great transfer
DOint
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
FORTUNE FOR EDNA HOPPER.
Actress Inherits More Than 100000
by Her Mothers Death.

San Francisco, Cal, June 25.-By
the death of her mother, Mrs. Jose
phine Wallace Dunsmuir, Edna Wal
lace Hopper, inherits fortune vari-
ously estimated at from $4,000 to ST.
900 900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
BIG CARGO OF GOLD.

First Consignment From the klondI<e
Arrives at Seattle.
Seattle, WASH, June 25.-The first
big cargo of gold from the Klondike
arrived here yesterday with $1,35O, 900
worth of dust and nuggets. Most of
it is consigned to the Canadian Bank
of Commerce. but individual passen-
gers held $350,00O of the amount 9th
er big shipments will follow from now
on at frequent intervals
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
SAYS BRYAN is SINCERE.

Stone Sure Nebraskan Won't Seek
Third Nomination.
New York, June 25.-Ex-Governor
w. ]. Stone of Missouri is now visiting
his old campaign headquarters, the
Hoffman house. Bryan" said he, sis
sincere in his declarations not to be a
candidate for third nomination"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
HAYS BODY ARRIVES.
Brought to Cleveland Where Services
Will Be Held.

Cleveland, June 25-The body of the
late Adelbert S. Hay arrived here at
noon today from New Haven, Conn.
The casket was conveyed to Wade
Mortuary chapel in Lakeyiew GENE,
terry where services will be held late
this afternoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
MAY SETTLE WITH CREDITORS.
Eugene Zimmerman. Advances None,
to His Ducal Son-in-law.

London, June 25.-Eugene thinner
man, of Cincinnati, has put his SON.
in-law, the Duke of Manchester, in a
position to offer his creditors IL shil-
lings pence in the pound. A meet
ing will be held Thursday to consider
ahe proposal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
ORDERED TO GO AWAY.

Wife of Murderer Clemens Warned to
Remove.
Union, June 25.-Mrs. Mel Clemens,
wife of the man who killed Will
Burghdun here Monday evening, has
been warned to leave the neighbor.
hood.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
KILLS SISTER AND SELF.
crazed Student Commits an Awful
Crime on Street.

Boston, Mass, June 25.-Richard
Friedman, 25 years old, student of
Harvard Dental college, SHOT and kill
ed his sister, Miss Rosa Friedman
aged 81, in Chambers street yesterday
afternoon, and then committed suicide
He was insane from overstudy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
HoRsEwHlPPED BY A WOMAN.
Man Lashed With Raw Hide on the
Street.

Lincoln, Neb., June 25.-Robert Van
Brunt, railroad man, well known in
Lincoln, was horsewhipped at a busy
corner in the city last evening by Mrs.
Henry c. Tieman. The woman used a
short rawhide with vigor, and when
she had done Van Brunt's face was
marked by two heavy lines of Grim
son.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-27
HOUSES WASHED AWAY.
Nine Buildings Destroyed by Flood
No Lives Lost.

Tazewell, Va, June 25-At Cedar
Bluffs, west of here, nine houses, and
eight outbuildings are washed away
No lives have been lost so far as
known. The town of Liberty is badly
damaged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-05
TROUBLE FOR STANLEY.
Linn County Sheriff Fight Is
Not Yet Over.

Linn county furnishes an excellent
opportunity for q test of the old sol
der preference law, as a result of the
county convention, held yesterday.
Despite the fight made by F. A
Davis and A. E. Duckworth. Sig Pres
ton was nominated for sheriff, and J.
Frank Smith for county printer.
Davis is an old soldier. He quit be-
fore the time for the convention and
Preston captured the nomination with
out d show of resistance. There is a
probability that Davis viii mandamus
the governor to compel his appoint
rnent. yet ignoring the nominee of the
convention.
1t is held that a double test would
be afforded a test of the old soldier
law and of the governors right to ap-
point sheriffs.
The governor has Al sheriffs to ap-
point this fall, and he has arranged 70
appoint the ones recommended by local
county Republican organizations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-05
MAY STOP A LEAK.
Photographs Held Up For Payment
of First Glass Rates

Omaha Neb. Sept 5.-The Omaha
postal authorities today forwarded to
Washington request for a ruling upon
a point of what is considered immense
Importance to the postal revenues of
the country. The local superintendent
Of mails held up several photographs
mailed as third class matter to eastern
newspapers to be used to illustrate an
article which WAS sent under separate
cover as first class matter. The de-
lay and demand for postage at first
class rates was based upon a slip of
paper which was enclosed with the
photographs containing the name Of
the sender and about half a dozen
typewriter words Identifying the pho
togra phs as those to be used with the
article m allied separately The Omaha
authorities claim this places the mail
In the first class, requiring the same
postage as a sealed letter
If this ruling IS sustained it is con-
sidered by the Omaha authorities that
the government has lost hundreds of
thousands Of dollars by reason Of in
sufficient postage on this class Of mall
able matter