davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
Mad MulIah pefIsa Rdtiah.

Alden, Arabia, November %. a special
dispatch from Garrero, someilland, dated
November 20. announces that the Mad Null
lah recently sent into the British camp the
train Of supply cameIs captured from Colo
mel swayne's column. He was careful 10
render all tie stores unht for use and ac-
companied his present With defiant mes
sage promising TO whip the British whes
ever they were ready 70 risk second de-
feat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
TEXT on REPORT.


The report shows the actual growth Of
cotton in the United States In the year
IDoi-l902 TO have been a,966. AIS CONNER
elal bales, Of which 1850 bales were mar.
ksted before September ], 1901, and o,6oo,-
336 bales between September /, 1901. and
August 81, 1902; 154.692 bales being carried
forward to the year 1902, 1903, Tho COM
merelnl crop OF the year amounted TO TO-
66s,2 24 bales thus exceeding the amount
actually grown by 6oeIAe bales. This ex-
cess wac due In the main to tho very az.
tensiYe marketing Of cotton held over from
previods years. Tho difference between the
statstician's preliminary estimate Of the
amount grown, issued December 3 1901
and the amount OF cotton that has come
into commercial channels during the year
having been used to disorcdit the stats-
tcian's reports on tho crop OF the pres
ent year, a most exhaustive Investigation
Of the commercial crop and IT'S composition
has been made by the departments large
force Of special agents. who personally
visited every point In the South,
The results Of their Investigations are
summarized in the following statement:
The amount Of cotton brought forward on
September L. 1901. was 52s9o0 bales. and
l9s,19o bales Of the crop of l902-03 were
marketed prior to the first Of September
There also entered into the commercial
crop 1929 bales OF lnters and 67,5T2
bales made up Of sample and waste cotton
known TO the trade as the city crop. This
latter, as will readily be understood is
counted twice. being taken from bales al
ready counted In the commercial move
ment
With regard to llnterr. the report says
that the enormous growth OF the seed
crushing industry has resulted In an i'm
| portant addition to the crop, the perfect
delintlng OF the seed which results from
the use OF improved machinery, contribut-
| ing 20 the annual crop an item that can
no longer be ignored An equally eHhnus-
tive investigation shows that the total
purchase Of cotton by Southern mills dur
/ ing the year ending August 81, 1902,
amounted to 1851, 532 bales,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
BURROWS VIEWS.

WIchlnan Senator 70 IhorouahIy Opposed
to Any Tariff Legislation
Especial 10 The Post)
Washington, November CO. senatoH
Burrows OF Michigan conferred with the
president this morning WIN there be any
tarifr revision ut tho coming session. the
senator was asked after the conference
II hardly think so" he replied Ger
tGiuly not by my vote" he added.
HAS Cuban reciprocity any better
chance than II had last sprngG"
THAT depends" said the senator ~
think a reasonable reciprocity arrangement
would moet with the senato's APPROVAL
Tho senator was disincllned 10 commit him.
self on the point of what would be "rea-
Eonhhle concession "rhnt win have 10
he determined by congress- he concluded
~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
Southwestern Oil
Southwestern PeOpIe
Southwestern Oil Co.
Houston.
TEXAs AoAIN lMPERLLEn.

Had Another Marrow Escape from
BEING Blown Up Yesterday.
Hampton, Va, November 20,--The
battleship Texas had narrow cs-
cape from being blown up yester-
day afternoon. She loft Portsmouth,
navy yard on a trial trip after hav-
Ing been ovcrhnuled Yesterday, and
went out TO the Capcs, whore tar.
get practice was held. Two NJ the
largo turret guns exploded, nlling
the gun room with glycerine and wa-
ter, but the magazine work al tho
Eunners saved the vessel from Sc
rious damage as well as the lives
of those on board her The ship re-
turned to old Point this morning
and this afternoon q special inspec-
tion hoard IS making an invcstigu
tlon OF tho Injury.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-30
YousTsEY WING 10 TEsTIF,1

states that He Has Not Yet Made a
Confession,
Frankfort. Ky. November %. Henry y.
Youtsey, concerning whose alleged sensa-
tond confession in the Goebel murder case
so many stories have beeu circulated in the
past two mouths, made statement today
in which he said. IN substance: mo docu-
ment from mo Is IN the hands OF the prose
cftlop / have never been called to the
witness stand but ! have been 50 abused
nat ] feel now that I should be willing 70
in what I know about the AFFAIR, no mat
ter H hich side called me-.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
States on the Mississippi
River to Make Onslaught
on the Treasury.
IL is FOR IMPROVEM ENT
Permanent Organization Effected
With Well Known Burlington, Dav-
export and Other Men on the Execu-
tive Committee.
Effected

Quincy, H., Nov. 13.-The upper
Mississippi river Improvement associ-
alton which has formed a permanent
organization under that title at its
first annual convention here, adjourn
ed today. The next convention will
meet at Davenport. The executive
committee will conduct campaign in
the meantime
Resolutions today were adopted ask
ing congress for an appropriation of
$15,000,000 to maintain a channel of
six feet at low water in the river. All
the cities have united on a fixed pro-
gram and no local rivalries for appro-
priations will henceforth arise. The
executive committee is composed of
Captain Lon. Bryson, Of Davenport;
Lewis B. Boswell, of Quincy; John Es-
py, of st. Paul; Thomas W. Wilkin-
son, of Burlington; John c. Burns, OF
Lacrosse; Charles H. Williamson, of
Quincy, and Isaac Fl. Marion, of St.
Louis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13

Judge Moon tried to explain to her
that the charge was a serious one and
that she had the right to have an at.
torney appear for her, but her answer
was always the same. She was finally
bound over to the grand jury, but it
lis considered probable that the COM
missioners of insanity will act upon
her case instead.
Josephine Garrett is not the kind Of
parsonage one would select for an in
sane woman. She looks healthy and
robust and pleasant faced. She is
dressed well and neatly, although she
has been doing housework in Ottumwa
for several months She has been Nv
ing on East Samantha street since
coming here.
For Blocking Sidewalk.
John Bushara an Arabian fruit mer.
chant, whose place of business is on
East Main street, was fined $40 today
by Judge Moon for blocking the side
walk with his wares. The fine was
not collected and will not be unless
the offense is repeated.
Other Police News.
]. D. Wray was fined $25 90 by Judge
Moon in police court for intoXication
and insulting women on the street.
He was arrested last night on North
Market street by Chief Gray. He will
serve ten days on the stone pile not
having the $25 handy in his clothes at
the time the fine was imposed.
Ed Deidrich, young farmer resid-
ing west of the city, was arrested last
night for intoxication by Officer Ler.
che. Deidrich didn't like the idea of
being taken into custody and he and
Lerche INDUCED in little scuffie.
which resulted in the tearing of the
policeman's trousers. Deidrich was
fined $40, which he paid.
Andrew Knutson, tailor who was
last night rooming at the Calhoon
house, came to the police station about
midnight and reported that he had
heard some people in the next room to
his plotting to kill him. AS his condi-
tion was not all that could be asked
OF sober man, he was locked up and
this morning Judge Moon gave him
three days. Sol Cline and Emil Marx.
for intoxication, got three days. One
day each was the allotment to Frank
Alexander, John Bash, James Haskins.
and Henry Bowermaster. The last
named paid his $5 and was released.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13

White, "a years old, says he is a
bridgebuilder.
Samuel ]. Ritchie. AZ years old, said
to have been "pal' of kid" Wood
ruff. in whose company he is alleged
to have committed several bank rob-
berries.
Edward is said to be wanted in
Louisville for jumping bonds, and also
in Joliet, where he is said to be under
indictment for shooting a man whose
name, oddly, was Gardner, in Decenf-
ber, 1900.
Ritchie is said to have been sent to
the Michigan state penitentiary in 1890
for burglary committed in Cairo.
Lieut.. McWeeney says he has reason
to believe that the men may have
been connected with the train hold-up
at Savanna, Ill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
Wins Two of Three Heats From
Oskaloosa Mare.
RACE CONTINUES THIS AFTERNOON
ottumwa Horse Wins Second and
Third Heats, While First Goes to
Rodesa Girl, Her opponent-Much
Money Placed on the Final Outcome.

Oskaloosa. Nov IS. (SpeciaD The
event, of yesterday here was the match
race between Dolly A" owned by
George Cloyd of Ottumwa and "Bodega
Girl the dun mare owned by Chas
McCulloch of this city. The match
was for $500 side and several
thousand dollars in side bets were
placed by the hackers of both horses.
The race was continued on account
of darkness, Dolly A" having two
heats to her credit and "Bodega Girl'
one. The race was completed at 2:30
O'Clock this afternoon.
The first, heat saw the horses off
with but a few inches difference in
their positions. Dolly was given the
pole on the flip of coin. She took the
lead at the start. but had trotted only
a short distance when she went off
her feet and "Bodega Girl" went
ahead. Dolly A soon caught the dun
mare, however, and was passing her
when she again went off her feet and
lost any advantage that she might
have had. She broke again in the
second half mile and lost so much
that she could not hope to close the
gap between herself and the McCul.
Tough horse. The heat was easily won
by Bodega Girl The second heat was
won by Dolly A. Bodega Girl had
the pole and got off little in advance
of Dolly A, who slowed up a bit and
trailed after the pace set by the dun
mare until the second half, when she
was pulled out and around Bodega
Girl and came in home an easy win.
ner. This was a heat for each of the
animals. Betting was now fast and
furious and several hundred dollars
more went up on the result of the
race.
The third heat started with Dolly
A little in the lead. She did nice, ey,
en- work and did not make bobble
Bedega Girl was left little farther
and little farther in the rear until
the last quarter had been reached,
when Miller, the driver, commenced
to push her. She made a magnificent
burst OF speed but could not close in
upon the Ottumwa horse in time to
win.
The Bodega hackers now ceased to
bet so freely. 1t was almost dark by
this time and the judges decided that
Mr.. McCulloch's protest that the
horses be not started again until to-
day would stand
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
Committee Agrees on Can
didates or American
Bankers Association.
SHAW SENDS GREETING
Secretary of theTreasury Expresses
Hope That What Statesmen Have
Failed to Accomplish May Be Con.
summated Through Commerce.

New Orleans, Nov. 13.-The nomina.
ton committee of the American Bank
ers' association this morning submit
ted the name of Caldwell Hardy, of
Norfolk, Va, for president; Frank g.
Bigelow, of Milwaukee, for vice presi.
dent. The executive council and vice
president for each state was also NOM
mated
Greetings from Shaw.
A telegram was read from Secre-
tary of the Treasury Shaw conveying
his greetings and hope that what
statesmen had failed to accomplish
may be consummated through COM
merce and that the portion of our
common country most favored by ma.
ture may become at least equal in it's
share of the nations prosperity.
Burton Speaks.
Congressman Burton, of Ohio. de-
livered an address on the financial
crisis.
Bankers Adjourn.
The officers were installed and the
convention adjourned sine die.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
sTEINBERG GETS THE LEAD.
Goes to the Front Today in the Six
Day Race.

Steinberg this afternoon forged to
the front in the Eagles six days race
which is in progress this week. At
1870 O'Clock this afternoon both Stein
berg and Vanderveer were even, but
the former pushed ahead while his ri
val rested and got three miles in the
lead Vanderveer started running in
order to close the gap, but Steinberg
is holding to his strong walk and is
getting over considerable ground. Bar.
rows is off the track this afternoon on
account of his injuries, received Mon
day morning in a fall. The score at z
o'clock this afternoon was as follows:
Steinberg ..363 miles 2 laps
Vanderyeer .......360 miles 1 lap
Barrows ..........32S miles 12 laps
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
Tariff Bill Passes Reichstag
by Vote of 1872
to II.
MINISTRY WILL FIGHT
Aerarians Affirm That Reprisal was
Necessary Against United States
Ministry Decide to Persist in oppo-
sition Until Dissolution of Reichstag.


Berlin, Nov. 13.-The reichstag to-
day adopted by a vote of 122 to II the
paragraph of the new tariff bill author
izing the government to retaliate on
any country discriminating against
German goods.
The agrarians openly affirmed that
it was necessary to arm the govern
ment with weapons of reprisal, espe,
cially against the United States, on
custom products.
Ministry to Fight.
The associated press is authorized
to announce that the ministry has not
decided to drop the tariff bill, as pub
lished in London, but is determined
to persist until the dissolution of the
reichstag in June. The ministry de
cided not to agree with Russia or any
country for five years on an extension
of existing commercial treaties.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
Opening Session of American
Federation of Labor Held
in New Orleans.
ADDRESS BY GoMPERs
National President Scores Prominent
Educators on Position Taken on La
bor uestions-conventio Will En-
dorse Work of Mitchell.

New Orleans, Nov. 13.-The twenty.
second annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor met
here today with about 400 delegates
present. President Lee, of the New
Orleans organizations, delivered the
address of welcome, to which Presi
dent Gompers responded.
Educated Ignorance.
President Gompers, after touching
upon the scope and bearing of the la
Dor union movement, declared that ii
among the so called educated people
regarding the aims and objects of the
organization. mo man who as an ed
ucator," said he, poses as strike
breaker is fit for the position he holds
Compared to such man Benedict Ar
mold was a martyr and Judas lscariot
saint" Although no name was men
toned, it was understood by the dele
gates that the reference was made tc
the head of one of the leading educa
tional institutions of the country and
they applauded with vehemence.
Executive Session.
All day yesterday the executive
council of the federation was in ses-
sion here. The most important ques
ton considered was the secret circu
lar issued by the National Manufac
turers' Association, in which it was ad.
vocated a counter movement to orga
nized labor in the demand on congress
for an eight hour law and an anti-in.
junction law.
Will lndorse Mitchell.
The federation will undoubtedly &C
on record in cordial support of Presi
dent Mitchell of the United Mine
Workers. The miners organization
will be represented by nine delegates
out of total of 300, the largest repre-
sentation accorded any union. The
miners will strive for a further en-
dorsement of the principles of arbitra
tion for all labor disputes. In this step
they will be opposed by the United
Garment Workers OF America, which
body has a resolution to bring before
the meeting tomorrow, in which they
recite among other things:
"That arbitration in the past has
always favored me employer as
against labor, and labor's only hope in
the future lies in securing control Of
the means of production and distribu
tion."
In this stand they will be supported
by the socialists.
Demand of Carpenters.
Last night the council considered
the demand of the carpenters to annu
the charter of the Amalgamated Car
penters, an English organization. The
council will recommend the renewa
of agitation for the bill before con-
7 gress requiring the branding of prison
made goods that enter into competi
ton with free labor, continue the cam
paign against child labor in the south
and express dissatisfaction with the
Chinese exclusion act enacted last
winter.
President Gompers' report will dwell
upon the prosperity of the country il
general and of organized labor in par
ticular, showing that the last few
months have been the most remarka
BILE in the history of organized labol
in the United States, the growth beins
greater by more than 80 per cen
since the convention eleven month.
ago than in any one year preceding
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
TRIBES IN REBELLION.
English Colony Causes Cruisers Pres.

Gibraltar, Nov. 13.-The British
cruisers Furious. Pactolus and Prone.
theus have sailed for Tetuan, Morroc.
co, where the Kabyle tribesmen have
rebelled. The situation there is con
sidered grave. A body of armed Te-
tuanites has been defeated in fight
with the rebels and was compelled to
retreat. The rebels are encamped
within a short distance of Tetuan. All
business has been suspended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
ROOSEVELT AT MEMPHIS.
President Stops in Tennessee on Trip
to Mississippi.

Memphis. Tenn, Nov. l3.--The spe.
cial train bearing President Roosevelt
and his party arrived here at 9:35
o'clock. After brief stop the train
left for Mississippi. The train did not
run into the station, stopping in the
yards while the engines were being
changed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
WAGES ARE ADVANCED.
Employees of Pennsylvania System Get
10 Per Cent Increase.

Pittsburg, Nov. 13.-Notices signed
by General Superintendent Wallis to
the effect that the wages of all en-
ployes permanently in the service of
the Pennsylvania system east of Pitts
burg, now receiving less than 200 per
month, be advanced ten per cent.
This is effective from November 1.
About 10000 men will be benefited
by the raise.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
Ministry to Fight.
LITHoeRAPHERs UNITE.
Representatives of Firms Meet and
Organize Association.

Buffalo, N. Y, Representatives Of
fourteen lithographing firms who have
held several meetings in this city an
nounce that an organization has been
perfected, which will be known as the
Postar Printers association. Its head
quarters will be in New York and H.
C. Miner of New York was elected
president. The formation of a trust
is denied by those interested.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
FEuD RESULTS FATALLY.
Two Men Shot in Political Saloon Rov
in Kentucky.

Covington, KY. Nov. 13.-During a
fight last night in a saloon, the out
growth of political feud. Deputy
Sheriff Nicholas, Botkin and John Nc
lnerny were shot by Policeman Rob-
ert Brown. Botkin died today. McIn-
erny will probably recover. Feeling
runs high among the factions and more
shooting is expected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
MErHoDlsTs IN CONVENTION.
Missionary Conference Being Held in
Albany, N. ".

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 1.-THE gen.
eral missionary conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church began
here today and will continue for a
week. During that time various ap-
preparations for missionary purposes
will be decided on Nearly all the
bishops of the church and delegates
from every conference district are in
attendance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
soLoNs IN A soUARRLE.
Austrian Reichsrath Adiourns After q
WordY War,

Vienna, Nov 13.-Sittings today in
the lower house of the reichsrath
were suspended on account of the Ger
man and Czech members coming to
blows The cause of the trouble was
a debate on the advisability of the use
of two languages in the names on sta
tions on the Bohemian railroads.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
DEATH OF INFANT.
Funeral Held This Afternoon From
Residence on Ash Street.

This morning occurred the death of
the infant son of Mr.and Mrs.. f. Orr,
at their home 721 Ash street The
funeral was private and was held from
the family residence this afternoon at
$3.50 O'clock
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
FANATICS PLEAD WITH SULTAN.
Doukhobors Want to Settle in Some
Part of Turkey,

st. Petersburg, Nov. ia petition
from the Doukhobors asking the sui
tan of Turkey for permission to set
tie in some part of his empire where
they can cultivate gardens with their
own hands and not be compelled to
obey human laws, is published here
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR Ill.
Has an Attack OF Lumbaeo and Post.
pones Function.

Vienna, Nov, 1S.-Emperor Francis
Joseph is suffering a slight attack of
lumbago, causing the countermanding
Of the usual Thursday reception.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
RUBBER EMPLOYEES OUT.
Mechanical Rubber Company Tied Up
by Strike of Men.

Chicago, Nov. 13.-Two hundred and
fifty employees of the Mechanical Rub
ber Co. struck today. The workers as
sert that the company is controlled by
the rubber, trust and is filling orders
that would under ordinary circum-
stances go to the Morgan & Wright
factory, which was closed by strike
last week
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
HEADED WESTWARD.
Burlington Youth Starts Out to See
World.

The Ottumwa police received tele-
gram from Burlington today telling
them to be on the lookout for a boy
by the name of Roy Cook, who had,
left his home at Burlington and was
headed for the west. The boy is de-
scribed as wearing dark suit, red
striped shirt, a black cap and has
Ecarson the lower lip.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
PANAMA QUIET.
American Forces Expected to be With.
drawn Soon.

drawn Soon.
r. Washington, d. G. Nov. 1S.-Secre-
tray Hay has informed the navy de-
partment that conditions on the
Isthmus of Panama have assumed SO
favorable a phaze that he no longer
has any suggestions to offer as to fur
ther disposition of the American sail
ors and marines doing guard duty
there. 1t is believed that the American
forces will soon be withdrawn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
YATES NO BETTER,
Illinois Governors Condition Remains
Unchanged.

Springfield, Nov. 13. = Governor
Yates physician today announced that
there is no material change in his con.
dition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
YARDMAsTER RESIGNS.
James Harris Gives Up His Position
With the Rock Island.

James Harris, who has been employ
ed as yard master for the Rock Island
in this city for the past two years, has
resigned his position. G. Y. Hope, of
Valley Junction, has been given the
place and has taken up the work. Mr..
Harris was very popular with his fell
low employees and his resignation is
regretted by them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
& ACKNOWLEDGES DEFEAT.
New York Candidate for Attorney
General SAYS Opponent is Elected

! Albany, N. Y, Nov. 13.-Henry B.
Conan, republican candidate for attor-
ney general at the recent election, to.
day gave oR statement conceding
3 the election of John Cunneen, OF Bus-
falo, his democratic and prohibition
Sopponent-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-13
BUSINESS BLOCK DESTROYED.
Loss of $4,000 From the Flames a
Olyphant.

Scranton. Nov 13.The entire block
of the business portion of Olyphant,
north of here, burned this afternoon.
The loss is $1S0,0OO.