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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
CREATES A sENATIoN.
Court Discharges Jury Because OF Al
Ieqed IRREGULARITIES.

"a - Se1'es' 7 sfSS'7
Detroit. July S.--Judge Murphy, of
the recorders court, created a sensa-
ton in the early proceeding of the tri-
al of Frank C. Andrews, former vice
president of the wrecked City Savings
bank which he began by dismissing
the entire panel of jurors drawn for
the July term of court Judge Muir
ply said in explanation he had receiv-
ed certain information affecting the
members of the jury and considered 1t
proper and in the interests of justice
to discharge all the jurors summoned
for this term. 1t is rumored several
men on the jury were very friendly
with some of Andrews close political
associates. These are the rumors the
jugde undoubtedly referred to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
DELEGATES NAMED.
Congressman Hull Chooses Supporters
for Coming Convention.

Des Moines, July S.-Congressman
j. A. T. Hull has selected his dele.
gates from Polk county in accord with
the privilege given him by the county
convention. Congressman Hull will
attend the convention at Perry on
Thursday and will deliver an address
in response to his nomination. During
the campaign he will probably be en-.
ployed by the national congressional
committee and will speak at different
points in Iowa. He will also speak In
New York and other eastern points.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
DEATH IN ELECTRICAL STORM.
Many Buildings Wrecked and Large
Loss by Fire Results.

Chicago, July S-An electric storm
which continued for less than eight
minutes yesterday was responsible for
one death, several injuries, many pan
les in buildings which were struck by
lightning, and fire losses estimated at
100000. So far as the weather bu-
reau is concerned it was one of the
most remarkable tempests on record,
the rainfall for the time elapsed, being
greater than has been recorded in
twenty-five years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
CUBA FACES ANARCHY.
General Fitzhugh Lee Is Fearful Of Re.
Suits

Washington, July S.-General Fitz.
hugh Lee, former consul general at
Havana, whose knowledge of Cuba
and Cubans is as intimate as that OF
any man in the country, declared that
unless the republican party agrees To
carry out the policy of President
Roosevelt with regard to the island
anarchy will take the place of order,
to be followed by interference by the
United States and annexation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
AGAINST TAXATION.
Convention of Turner's Declare Against
Exemption of Churches.

Davenport, July S.-The national
convention of the North American
Turnerbund has adopted a resolution
declaring for the taxation of all church
property, thus defeating the movement
for exemption of the property of the
Turner societies from taxation. The
question of admitting women to full
membership in the turner societies
was defeated by a two-thirds vote.
Resolutions also scored the churches
for fighting free text books.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
MRS. PIKE AND SON ARRESTED.
Charged With Attempted Murder Of
Husband and Father.

Fonda, July Slate yesterday af-
ternoon Mrs. William Pike and her
son Were placed under arrest charged
with an attempt to kill William Pike
husband of the woman and father OF
the boy. They were taken to Rock,
well City, where the preliminary hear.
ing will be held Wednesday, Mr.. Pike
was shot while sleeping. Mrs. Pike
says she did not hear the shot fired.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
CORONATION IN AUGUST.
King So Much Improved This Plan
Has Been Decided Upon.

London, July liking Edward will
be crowned between August IL and Is.
His recovery is SO rapid and satisfac-
tory that the above decision was arriy-
ed at today. No official announcement
of the fact has been made. Pageant
through the streets and the ceremony
at West Minister Abbey will be much
curtailed from the original plan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
PENSIONS FOR IowANs.
Many Are Issued to Hawkeye Elk
Soldiers.

Washington, July S-The following
pensions have been issued to Iowans:
Original ALBERT H. Root, Clermont,
Sc; Jorn York, Creston, SIP; special
June 23-Isaac Stewart, Shannon
City, So.
Increase, restoration, reissue, ETC.
Jacob G. King, Hawleysville, Sc; JOS
eph w. Holman, Centerville. $50:
William c. Dalton, Preston, So; viii
liam G.. Triplitt, Yale, So; Lucian G.
Whey, Everly, So; Albin c. Black
more, Manly, 1924; Frederick Dreves,
dead, Sioux CiCty, $50; Denman H.
Dilley, Turin, Sc; Daniel w. Riggle,
Bonaparte, S..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
DERBY WINNER DEFEATED.

Articulate Administers Defeat at
Washington Park Track Yesterday.
Chicago, July S.-Articulate, the
great western 4 year old which has a
long string of victories to his credit on
the local tracks. yesterday showed he
had no respect for Derby winner by
administering convincing defeat to
Wyeth at the Washington park track.
1t was the tenth consecutive victory
for Articulate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
Pontif Receives Answer OF
Committee to Taft Note.
CONCERNS FRIARS' LANDS
Dispatch With Which Philippine Mat.
ter Was Settled PIeases Leo-An-
swer of the Committee Will Be
Translated Into French.

Rome, July S-The answer of the
committee of cardinals to Governor
Taft's recent note on the subject of
the friars' lands in the Philippines
was presented to the pope this morn
ing by Cardinal Rampolla. The pom,
tiff expressed great pleasure at the ce,
lerity with which the business had
been dispatched The answer was
translated into French and will be
printed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
FREIGHT HANDLERS
STRIKE TIE UP JOB MEN
PRESIDENT TO LEAD TROOPS.
Head Of Venezuelan Government to G,
AGAINST Revolutionary Forces.

Washington, July s.-The state de-
partment has received a cablegram
from Minister bowen at Caracas, stat
ing that the Venezuelan government
had communicated to him the fact
that President Castro has decided per-
sonally to lead his troops against the
revolutionary forces in the field also
that Vice-President Gomez has assum-
ed charge of the executive branch OF
the government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
NEW DECISION ON SALOONS.
Iowa Court Holds Owners Not Liable
in Gases Against Keepers.

Sioux City, July Sin a ruling
made here owners of real estate upon
which saloons are situated were held
to be not responsible for violations of
injunction proceedings brought against
saloon men. Under a former ruling
property owners had been held jointly
responsible for such violations. The
anti-saloon league will appeal to the
supreme court of the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
TROUBLE is OVER.
Panama Rebel Generals Lay Down
Their Arms.

Panama, July S.-General salasar,
governor of Panama, has received a
dispatch from Bogota. the capital, an
nouncing that Generals Pedroja, Ben
ito, Ulloa, Leal, Theopilo and Garcia,
and their staffs. together with General
Marin, the most important liberal lead
ed in the department of Tolima, have
laid down their arms on account Of
guarantees offered by the Bogota gov
eminent.
At Carmen. General De Tacap de-
featcd the liberal forces under Munoz,
killing or wounding over 200. This
general also won victory over the
forces of General Garia Roviera, thus,
it is claimed, rendering it useless to
cause any more bloodshed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
DEATH OF HARRY WALLACE.

Infant Son of MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Wal
lace Passes Away.
[Frcm Tuesdays DaIly.I
Last evening, at the residence of his
parents, occurred the death of Harry
Wallace, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wallace, 304 Weller street.
The funeral services were held from
the house this morning at 10 o'clock.
Interment was made in the Shaul Gem.
etery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
MAY PAROLE BAD CHILDREN.
New Law Giving Board of Control Dis,
cretion Now in Effect.

cretIOn NOW IN EHect.
Inmates of the industrial schools of
Iowa may now be paroled at the dis
erection of the state board of control
in cases where it deems such action
necessary to the best interests of the
children. This power is given by the
new law passed during the last gener-
al assembly. Previous to its passage
inmates of these institutions could not
be paroled unless they had good con-
duct records for year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
IOWA ARMY POST BEGUN.
First shoveIful of Dirt Is Taken Out
This Morning.

Des Moines, July ESPECIALLY IF.
M. Hubbell of this city this morning
threw the first shovelful of dirt at the
army post where the excavation for
the building which the officers will &C.
cupy was begun. The work is proceed
ing rapidly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
Ottumwa in Field for Con
vention of Pharmacists.
TO MEET IN SOuIX CITY
Opening Session of the Annual Con-
vention Held This Mornins-EightI
Hundred Delegates Expected to At
tend-cedar Rapids Wants 1t.

Sioux City. July S.-The annual con-
vention of the Iowa Pharmaceutical
association opened here today. Eight
hundred delegates are expected. &C.
dar Rapids and Ottumwa are in the
field for the next convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
GOES TO COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Rebecca HoIsey of Eldon in Care
of the County.
[ From Tuesdays Dnt'vj
Mrs. Rebecca Holsey of Eldon, one
of the Oldest residents of that place
was before the board of insanity com,
missioners this afternoon and after an
examination she was sent to the coun.
ty hospital, where she will be kept for
a time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
SUSPECTED OF AWFUL CRIME.

Completely of Chas. Hesser in Drown.
ing Case Is lntimated.
Des Moines, July S.-Charles Hesser.
who lives with his mother, at 51S East
Sixth street, was arrested Yesterday
by Detective Maitland on suspicion Of
being concerned in the death of Roy
Hammond who was drowned at the
junction of the Des MONIES and Rae.
coon rivers Thursday afternoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
KILLS HIS SISTER.
Herbert Hill, of Doxbury, Mass,
Shoots in Cold Blood.

Boston. July S.-Herbert Hill today
shot and killed his sister, Alice at
their home in Doxbury, and probably
fatally shot his mother while the lat
ter was endeavoring to protect her
daughter. Hill escaped.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
TO JOIN SHAW.
E. o. Patterson Receives Appointment
to National Treasury Department.

to National Treasury Department.
Des Moines, July Still anothe.
iowa man will take position in the
office of the secretary of the treasulJ
at an early date. This is E. o. Pat
terson, pardon clerk in the office OF
Governor Cummins Mr.. Patterson
will become stenographer in the trea-
sury department and will go to Wash.
ington some time this month. 1t is
not learned who will succeed Mr.. Pat
terson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
NEW RAILROAD AT cLARINDA.

Company Incorporated to Build From
CIarinda to Bradyville.
Clarinda, July S.-Local and foreign
capital is interested in the proposition
to construct a railroad between this
city and Bradyville. The plan has
been received with enthusiasm by the
citizens. The proposed road would
connect Blanchard, College Springs
and Clarinda and it is expected that it
will eventually be extended to Des
MoineS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
ENGLISH NOBLE DIES.
Earl of Arundel and Surrey Passed
Away This Morning.

London, July S.-Earl of Arundel
and Surrey, the only son of the Duke
of Norfolk, died this morning. He has
been an idiot and cripple since birth.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
THRoNe VACATION SCHOOLS.

Thousands Of Chicago Children Seek
Seats at Yesterdays Opening. y
Chicago, July S.-Five thousand
children clamored for seats in the six
vacation schools which were opened
for the summer season yesterday
There were accommodations for only
5000 pupils, and the philanthropic
persons who opened their purses to
pay the expenses of the movement
were gratified by the immediate results
obtained.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
ELEVEN DIE.
Excessive Heat in Pittsbura Is Fatal
to Many.

Pittsburg, July S.-There are no in.
dications of an early abatement in the
hot wave. Eleven deaths and six Sc
fous cases of pfostration are report,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
BUCKET SHOPS ARE BEATEN.
United States Court Prevents Use Of
Quotations.

Kansas City, July S.-Judge Hook of
the United States court today in suit
brought by the Chicago board of trade
against the Christie Grain and Stock
Co. of Kansas City to prevent the use
of the Chicago board quotations, held
against bucket shops on almost every
point The case will be appealed to
the United States supreme court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
STRIKE IN BALTIMORE

Carpenters and Garment Workers Out
for Increased Pay.
Baltimore, July Slight hundred
union carpenters, and six hundred
garment workers struck here today for
increased pay.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
FLOODS REACH DIES MONIES.
River Rises Six Feet in Twelve Hours
Time,

Des Moines, July S.-Flood water
from the Boone and upper tributaries
of the Des Moines river reached this
point yesterday morning, and in twelve
hours the river above the dam rose
six feet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
KING EDWARD is BETTER.

A bulletin This Morning Is Faw
orabIe.
London, July S.-The morning off,
cial bulletin says King Edwards pro-
gress is all that can be desired.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
FATHER NueENT ABROAD.
Des Moines Pastor Celebrates an An
niversary in Paris, France

Des Moines. July S.-Rev. j. F. M.
gent Of the Davenport Catholic diocese
and located here, who is one of the
prominent Catholic clergymen of the
state celebrated the twentieth ami
versary or MY pastorate at Paris,
France, on July 4.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
CRAZY MAN DRINKS ACID.

RUI IdeSIy rtCICdSCQ ITIG
Hospital.
Cedar Rapids, July ESPECIALLY
August Anderson, married man, who
was lately released from the Independ.
ence hospital for the insane, suicided
this morning by taking carbolic acid.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
uNLoADED GUN KILLS,
Infant Girl Fatally Wounded by Gun in
Hands of Brother,

Cedar Rapids. July S.-(SpeciaD-
An infant girl. aged months. named
Black, was fatally wounded by being
shot in the head by her young brother,
who was playing with rifle, which he
supposed was not loaded.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-10
WILL NOT GO TO PHILIPPINEs.
Judge Il. c. Davis of Chicago to Re.
main in This Country

Omaha, July S.-Judge Herbert Da.
Wis of Chicago recently appointed
judge in court of first instance in the
Philippines, has resigned that position
and will remain in the United States.
His resignation is the result of III
health. Judge Davis is stopping with
a friend in this CITY,
New-York tribune., 1902-08-15
CHANGES IN ADyUTANT GENERALS CORPS

Washington Aug. 1--Several important changes
have been ordered in the adjutant generals de-
partment result Of the recent promotion or
Colonel William H. Carter to the grade OF briga-
dier general Lieutenant Colonel George Andrews
who is now the ranking officer on duty at the War
Department has been assigned to duty as adju-
tant general of the Department of California He
takes the place of Colonel j. B. Babcock. who has
been ordered to this city for duty adjutant
general on the staff OF Lieutenant General Miles
Colonel Andrews's transfer to San Francisco was
made at his own request, and will take effect on
October ID. To provide for the vacancy thus Gre
ated the force at the War Department Major
Charles J. Crane. who is now at Manila, has been
ordered to this city once. and Lieutenant Colo
mel William Innes. of the artillery corps stationed
at Fort McHenry, Maryland who was recently de-
tailed to the adjutant generals department, also
has been ordered to duty in the adtutant general s
office in this city. Lieutenant Colonel James l.
Kerr has been ordered to Fort Leavenworth, Kan,
for duty with the general service School 10 pe
opened there September L
New-York tribune., 1902-08-15
TESTING OIL FOR FUEL.
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT GREATLY INTER
EsTED IN THE MARIPosA's TRIP.

Washington Aug. 1.-THE Navy Department Is
awaiting with great interest the report OF Leutei-
ant Ward Winchell, who accompanied the steamer
Mariposa, which has recently been fitted with ap-
pliances for burning oil fuel, her trip from san
Francisco to the Society Islands and return Rear
Admiral Melville, chief of the bureau OF steam
engineering, has given much consideration TO the
possibilities of liquid fuel on warships, ana IoI
some time experiments have been carried on by MS
direction at the Washington Navy Yard. When the
oil burning appliances were installed on the MARI
posa Lieutenant Winchell at his request, was oe-
tailed to accompany her on her voyage OF over
seven thousand miles to Tahiti and return.
The length of the voyage, it was thought. would
furnish opportunity for pretty thorough test OF
the appliances, and Lieutenant Wincheu was IN
structed to obtain all possible Information con-
corning the installation and operation of the oil
burning devices on the Mariposa He will report IN
great detail every feature. Data relating TO the
size and character of the atomizing agents Ior
spraying the oil particularly desired by the De
partment, well the effect Of the name on
boiler castings, etc. Lieutenant Winchell Will also
report the temperature of the fire room, the
number of men employed, the character or work
eXacted from them, etc 1t is expected that his re
port will be of great value, not only to the navy
but to merchant shipping interests. which are con,
stantly beseging the department for lntorrlallon
about the results of the departments experiments
The unofficial reports from San Francisco since
the return of the Mariposa on Tuesday nave oeen
gratifying, and the department officials expect a
favorable report from Lieutenant Wfnchell-
New-York tribune., 1902-08-15
crRA TO ENTER POSTAL UNION.

Washington. Aug. H-Sehor Quesada. the Cuban
Minister had a conference to-day with Acting
Postmaster General Wynne in regard to the steps
necessary to be taken by the Cuban Government
IN tecome member OF the universal postal con-
ventIon He was advised to communicate with the
Suiss Federal Council, saying that Cuba was
ready, RI adhere the universal convention. which
would be all that was necessary This Mr.. Quesada
sai6 he would have his government do at once.
The Minister also desired that the temporary
agreement entered into between this government
and Cuba Immediately after the turning over OF
the island affecting the exchanges of money orders
hetween the two countries, be made permanent
and urged the department to draw up the neces-
aarv convention for signature. This Will be done
,yi.b,r+ unnecessary delay. It is understood that
CI,ha's interest now is with the view of securing
an equal standing in regard TO postal arrangements
uuith nfher countries.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-15
THE COLUMBIAN TROUBLES
GOVERNMENT SENDS A STRONG FORCE
AGAINST REvOLUTONISTs.

Panama, Aug. IA dispatch from Bogota
says that the national government has sent a
strong force to the Atlantic coast to operate
against the revolutionists, everything being
quiet in the interior of the republic General
Gonzalez Valencia will be commander-in-chief
of the force On August 10 1000 men arrived at
BarranquiIla, 400 ready at Honda, and
orders were given to the Governor of Cauca TO
send 1900 men to Panama. The government
intends to have 10000 men operating the
Atlantic coast.
Colon, Aug 1.-THE government cruiser Gen
eral Pinzon is under orders to go to Savaniua
TO bring reinforcements to the isthmus. but her
sailing has been delayed owing to the fact that
her machinery is undergoing repairs. The gov
ernment gunboat Cartagena, recently known as
the Bashir. is expected here at any moment
with the first detachment of government rein
forcements from the interior
No information can be obtained concerning the
situation at Aqua Dulce there is no COM
munication with that point.
There is explanation of the non-return W =!
the government gunboat Boyaca, Whlch lelt
Panama on July %. with about three nunuIe ca
man on board. Nothing has been heard OF Inc
vessel since her departure.
The government expects shortly TO nave d
large army on he isthmus to put IN the heiu
against the revolutionary General Herrera
New-York tribune., 1902-08-15
GENERAL ANDREWS SAILS.
PARTRIDGE IGNORANT
THAT HE IS TO STUDY FOREIGN
POLICE SYSTEMS.

a passenger on the Grosser Kdrfurst yesterday
was General Avery D. Andrews. ex-Police Com
missioner. who was recently appointed. with Colo
mel Partridge and ex-District Attorney Philbin' as
a commission TO suggest plans for reorganizing
the New-York police force.
When asked yesterday whether 1t true as
re7orted that General Andrews was TO study the
police systems OF London. Paris and Berlin, his
secretary said that he thought the trip was pri-
marily for rest. General Andrews having been
under a heavy strain in the last year with work
connected with the Barber Asphalt Company IN
addition to other activities. The secretary named
three weeks the probable limit of General An
urrWs's stay abroad.
When Colonel Partridge asked last night
whether General Andrews had been instructed 10
inspect some OF the police systems of Europe. ne
said:
The first heard OF that when read II in
the newspapers. though L knew General Andrews
going abroad"
New-York tribune., 1902-08-15
STRIKE EXPENSIVE FOR CITY.
IT PAYS FOR SENDING HOME PRINTERS
CALLED TO TAKE STRIKERS PLACES

IT PAYS FOR SENDING HOME PRINTERS
CALLED TO TAKE STRIKERS PLACES
Superintendent Merwin, of the Outdoor Poor
Department intends to make trouble for a man
who has, 1t is alleged. advertised in seVerai
papers throughout the country for printers TO
come to this city. promising all who came
permanent employment According TO MI Niei-
win several hundred printers have come hele'
and he has received applications from nearly an
of them for transportation to their homes
When he reached his office. at the foot OF East
Twenty-sixth-st yesterday. he found forty-nVe
non-union printers in charge of a man who SAID
he was William Dalton. of Boston. waiting TO see
him The men said that they lived IN Boston.
and wanted to return there. They alleged thaI
thew had come to this city in response 10 t1e au
yertisement mentioned and found tnat Ihey
were to take the places Of striking primers II u
offices where magazines are printed Tnls lney
refused to do -
About 125 printers have already oeen sem IL ~
their homes in Buffalo. Albany Rochester, Bos-
ron Providence and other cities by the OuLdooF
Poor Department and. Mr.. Merw1n says, Typo
graphical Union No. 6 has sent about three nun.
dred awav Twenty-Five Of the men reacneo
1his citv Yesterday on Boston steamer MI
ATervin saws that il has cost the city aITeaoy
about 81 500 TO provide for and return the print
ers to their homes. and that he VIII take steps
TO have the throwing of these men on the clIJ
stODped