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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-05-09

and great republican party leaders.
lie was one OF the most violent and
ultra professional reformcrs in the
country. lie was the representative
Of embodied, incarnate civil service
reform.
How has he appeared in the grand
stage play Of national reform? HIS
virtual removal Of Pension Commits
sioner Evans and his appointment OF
Spokesman and Carpetbagger "Ret
GARRISON TO one of the most impor-
tant New York Offices partially an
swer the question.
His numerous other removals and
appointments have the same sinister
significance. He is working for the
nomination in 1904 and Is using the
spoils appointments of his Office to
accomplish that end. But he Is not
an adept in spoils practice. lie Is an
impulsive blunderer. At every Spots
appointment his reform promises
and pretensions are thrown up at
him.
The Miles Root and the Schley'
Sampson scandals are enough 70
overburden any administration.
Roosevelt has adopted and followed
the counsel of the weakest and most
malignant army and navy cliques
that ever infested the two depart
ments of the administration.
At the instance of his department
pets and of personal favorites he has
attempted to humiliatc and degrade
the greatest living American soldici
and the greatest sailors who have
made illustrious the pages OF ma
tional history. The brutality of his
methods in trying TO accomplish
these objects have shocked the bes'
sentiments OF the American people
to whom their national heroes are
very dear.
The parting of the ways between
President Roosevelt and his party II
congress- and in the country Is no
very distant. lie is reaching it in
shorter time than it was reached .,
any other vice president called TO tn
presidency. lie is cehsured by TN
leading republican newspapers.
We may be sure that the phras
.his accidency" will soon he apPlie'
TO him as it was to Tyler, johnson
and Arthur before him.
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THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LessOo % The international oesles
sss May II, lOO:-Petsr De-
1ivered from Prison.

tACik l-.l-5)
]. Now about that time Herod the king
stretched forth his hands TO vex certain
OF the church.
2. And he killed James the brother OF
John with the sword.
J. And because he saw II pleased tne
Jews. he proceeded further 10 take Petei
also. tThen were the days OF unleAvsnee
bread.)
And vixen he had apprehended him. he
put him In prison. and delivered him 10
intending after Easter to brig him forth
TO the people.
g. Peter therefore was kept In prison. but
prayer was made without ceaslng OF the
church unto God for him.
8 And when Herod would have brought
him forth. the same night Peter was sleep
Ing between two soldiers. bound with two
chains; and the keepers before the doos
kept the prison.
I. And, behold. the angel OF the Lord came
upon him. and light shined In the prison I:
and he smote Peter on the side and raised
him up. saying, Arise up quickly. And his
chains fell Off from his hands
s. And the angel said unto him, Gird thy
self. and bind on thy sandals. And so he
cid. And he saith unto him. Cast thy gar
ment about thee. and follow me.
o And he went out and followed him
ard visit not that II was true which vas
done by the angel; but thought he saw o
vision.
GOLDEN TExT.-The angel Of the
Lord encn IN peth round about them
that fear Him, aud deIivereth them
-Ps. jfs :.
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nopolies should be punished But It
is even more important that congress
shall put an end to the creation and
protection of monopolies by an abuse
of the power of taxation.
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Miss Lightly see that they now
tax bachelors in Argentina.
Miss Elderly decided some time
ago that should spend the winter
down IN that delightful clmate.--Tit
Bjts.
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Funston, we fear, will go down
70 h,story-the history Of freaks, OF
comse-as the person who swan the
Rac.bag river when it was only five
feet deep and who subsequently
climbed high tree for the twofoid
purpose ~ looking down upon Senator
aoar all enabling people to see good
assI Of = I'm -WAsAipxton Hcst
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
Death of ). N. Rice.

When the strike commission open
ed it's session today the death of DR..
9. ". Rice, an Independent operator,
who was party to the arbitration
scheme and prominent in the present
negotiations. was announced.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
IS COLD IN BOSTON
LAST NIGHT ALMOST BROKE THE
J, RECORD.
The Mercury Drops Lower Than in
Any December Since 1884-Bitterly
Cold Weather Prevails in the New
England States.

Boston, Dec. 9.-Last night was the
coolest December night since 1884, ac-
cording to the weather bureau. This
morning the thermometer ranged from
6 to 20 degrees below zero in Boston
and vicinity. Bitter cold prevails
throughout the New England states.
Cold Blast in New York.
New York, Dec. 9.-The coolest
weather of the winter prevailed
throughout the state today. The Their.
mometer ranged from degrees above
in this city to 80 degrees below zero
at Saratoga. There is much suffering
in many of the towns and cities, espe'
cially among the poor, because of the
scarcity and the high price of coal
The body Of John D. Stallenwerf was
found on Staten Island this morning
He had apparently been. frozen to
death.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
WILL NAME REESE
VILE BE SELECTED AS COMMITS.
sloNER BY OPERATORS.
Committee Will Recommend Him This
Afternoon and it is Practically Ger
tain That the Convention Will Rati.
fly the Choice.

Des Moines, Dec. Especial. y
John P. Reese, of Abba, formerly pres
ident of district No. 10, United Mine
Workers of America, will be recon-
mended by a committee appointed by
the coal operators as commissioner to
represent the operators In their deal
ings with the men. This recommends
ton will be made to the operators who
are now in session in this city, and
it is said to be a foregone conclusion
that the meeting will ratify the selec.
ton of Mr.. Reese. At the meeting
there is big attendance. The feeling
is strong that the old officers will be
reelected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
A DAY OF MOURNING
REEDS BODY is CONSIGNED TO
THE TOMB.
Simple But Impressive Services Are
Held in Portland Today-Distin-
euished Delegations Are Present at
the Last Sad Rites.

Portland, Maine, Dec. 9-Simple but
impressive services consisting of mu-
sic, scripture reading, prayers and a
brief eulogy were held over the re
mains of Former Speaker Reed at the
First Parish Unitarian church, in this
city today. The editice was thronged
with distinguished assemblage which
included the governors of Maine and
Massachusetts, the Loyal Lee
gion. several Grand Army posts,
members o. the bar, city
officials and delegates from nearly eve
ry political organization in the state
of Maine The day was one CT mourn.
ing throughout the city. Many places
of business were closed during the af
ternoon. The body was deposited in
a vault in Evergreen cemetery to await
burial in the spring.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
HELLO MEN CONVENE PLEA FOR FLPNOSMAY SEIZE CUSTOMS
INDEPENDENTS MEET IN CHI.
- cAGo.
Three Thousand Exchanges and Prop.
erty to the Value of Fifteen Million
Dollars Represented-An ottumwa
Man Is in Attendance.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-The Interstate In
dependent Telephone association with
800 delegates present opened its sec
ond annual convention here this morn
ing The association represents all
the independent telephone exchanges
in Illinois. Iowa, Wisconsin. Minneso-
ia, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri
and Kentucky embracing over 5000
independent exchanges and represent
ing capital of $15,000,000.
[Dr. H. S. Herr of Ottumwa, vice.
president and general manager Of the
Ottumwa Telephone Co., is In attend
ance at this meeting, where he will
read a paper on matters pertaining to
telephone rates.-Ed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
VENEZUELA FACES A GRAVE
CRISIS.
Germany and Great Britain Give South
American Country Short Time in
Which to Comply With Demands for
Indemnity.

Berlin, Dec. 9.-While the limit of
time given to Venezuela in which to
make an answer to the ultimatum of
Germany and Great Britain is not dis.
closed, the associated press is offici-
ally informed that it is very brief The
German foreign office still hopes that
President Castro will recognize the
gravity of the situation and yield at
the last moment.
Seventy.Two Hours Limit.
London, Dec Gone of the largest
English creditors of Venezuela inform
ed the associated press today that the
ultimatums of Great Britain and Ger
many had seventy+two hours limit,
and therefore will expire Wednesday
forenoon. The Office, while not deny
ing the correctness of this statement
intimated that the period is liable to
extension. There are some indica.
lions of possible settlement. though
apparently nothing definite has yet
been decided.
Diplomats Flee.
Caracas, Dec. 9--As a result of Ger
many and England having delivered
ultimatums yesterday to Venezuela
the diplomatic representatives of those
two European powers practically fec
from Caracas today, taking refuge or
British and German warships in the
harbor of La Guayara. A blockade o.
Venezuela coast by the warships Of
Great Britain and Germany is now i'm
| minent. 1t is feared the European
| fleets will seize the customs offices il
an attempt to obtain forcible settle
ment of the demands made in the I'll
| timatums.
Italy on Ground.
| Caracas, Dec 9.-The Italian cruise
| Giovanni BauSan has arrived at l.;
/ Guaira.
BaIfour's Statement.
! London, Dec 9-Balfour, when ques
toned on the Venezuelan situation il
the house of commons said: For tn,
cause for complaint on various occa
sions or unjustifiable interference b.
the Venezuelan government with lib
erty and property of the British sui
| jccts. No effort has been spared b,
the British government to obtain al
amicable settlement OF these cases, bu
in none of them have satisfactory eS
plantations been forthcoming Latter
! ly representatives of the British mir
lister have been practically unroticed
There are also cases in which BIRTHS
subjects and companies have larg
claims We have been acting in cor
junction with the German government,
which also has large claims agains
i Venezuela. A final communication ha
4 been made to the Venezuelan govern
ment by the British minister and Gel
man charge d affairs if no satisfactor
i reply is received. the governments hav
| decided to take such measures as ar
necessary to enforce their claims.
L Balfour said that he understood tn
communication to Venezuela wa
neither joint nor identical.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
Accidently Drops Stick OF
Dynamite.
ArTERDAMP CHECKS THE REsCUERS
A Large Number of Relatives and
Friends of the EntonSoed Men Gath
er About the Shaft Waiting for It'd
ines of Relatives.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. BY the
explosion of gas in the Lehigh and
Will0esbarre Coal Co., at 6 o'clock this
morning, said to have been caused by
miner carelessly dropping a stick of
dynamite seventeen men are reported
killed and eight badly burned A res
cuing party is having great difficulty
in reaching that part of the mine
where the explosion occurred. owing
to the accumulation of after-damp. A
large number of relatives and friends
of the entombed men are gathered
about the mouth of the mine anxiously
awaiting news from below.
But Four Men Killed.
Wilkesbarre, Pa. Dec. 9,-Later de-.
Evelopments in the mine tragedy de-
velop the fact that but four men were
killed and ten were injured in the
explosion of a box of dynamite at
South Wilkesbarre today.
The dead brought to the surface
are:
ROBERT HUNBLEBEE.
ARTHUR JONES,
MATTHEW Philips.
JAMES M. GLYNN.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
LUKE WRIGHT URGES LEeIsLA.
TON.
Asks That Duty on Goods from Phil
ippines Coming to the United States
Be Reduced-Routine in the House
and Senate.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Luke Wright,
vice governor of the Philippines, ap-
peared before the senate committee
on the Philippines today and urged the
passage of a bill reducing the duty on
Philippine goods coming to this coun-
try to twenty-five per cent of the
Dingley rates. He also thought that
Chinese laborers should be allowed
to come to the islands and supported
the bill for reform in the Philippine
currency.
House.
The house today began considera
ton of the London landing charge bill
Tawrey of Minnesota, in supporting
the bill read a petition from the large
packing houses favoring the bill.Manr
of Illinois, said he had kilograms from
all those houses withdrawing theil
support
Senate.
The senate today considered the bill
to amend the militia laws of the Uni
ted States.
Militia Bill Goes Over.
The militia bill went over until
Thursday and the consideration of the
immigration bill was resumed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
FATE OF VESSEL SOLVED.
Wreckase From Celtic Tells of Fate
of Barge.

Sault Ste. Marie, Dec. all doubt
as to the fate of the barge Celtic,
commanded by Captain Jeffrey of De-
troit, and carrying crew of eight
men, which broke the steamer Rey-
nolds on Lake Huron in the big gale
of November 80, was settled today
when news was received from The
Salon, Ont, that the life boat papers
and a quantity of wreckage from the
Celtic had come ashore there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
TO FIGHT DISEASE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ASKS FOR APPROPRIATION.
Want Between 100000 and $1,000, DOC
to Use in Stamping Out the Foot
and Mouth Disease in the New Eng.
land States.

Washington, D. c., Disc. 9-The de-
partment of agriculture has asked the
house committee on agriculture for an
emergency appropriation of 100000
or $1,000,000 to aid the department in
stamping out the foot and mouth dis
ease IN New England.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
Tells of Injuries.
Cruel in Extreme.

Coll said the only rent he owned was
for one month during the strike. The
day on which he and his family were
evicted was rainy. His wife was sick
and her 100-year-old mother was blind
and was unable to walk. He took
them to Hazleton, seven miles away,
and placed them in cold, damp, emp
ty house. His wife became worse and
died, he burying her yesterday.
All the commissioners and many of
those in the court room were much af-
fected by the miners story No one
cared to cross examine and Judge
Gray said: '"Ihat is all Mr.. Coll, and
that is enough"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
MAY HAVE CORNER IN TURKEYS.
Kansas City Firm Buys Up the Supply
in Several States.

Kansas City. Dec. "a corner in
Christmas turkeys may result from
the action of Kansas City firm,
which claims to have bought up al
most the entire visible supply in Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Nebraska, This
firm has contracted for 100000
pounds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
CAPTURE MAYAGULZ
WHITE SQUADRON SUCCESSFUL
LY ENTERS HARBoR.
Immediately Mine the Harbcr-FIeet
Consisted of the Vessels Iowa, ILL
nois, Albany and Chicago-Report
From Naval Maneuvers.

Mayaguez. Porto Rico, Dec 9.-The
White squadron, consisting of the To-
wa, Illinois, Albany, and Chicago, cap
tured Mayaguez at 6:09 O'Clock this
morning and Immediately mined the
channel. While the operation was in
progress the Nashville and Eagle were
sighted and successfully entered the
harbors. The San Francisco and At
lanta had not appeared.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
POLICY HOLDERS RIGHTS.
Suicide Clause in Missouri Statute
Sustained

Washington. Dec. 9.-The United
States supreme court has sustained
the validity of the statute of Missouri
which provides that in all suits upon
life insurance policies it shall be no de-
Tense that the insured committed sui
eide, except that it can be shown that
the insured contemplated suicide and
secured the policy for the purpose OF
defrauding the company.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11

NO TRACE OF WOMAN is FOUND.
Whereabouts Of MrsaEllen gallagher,
Accused of Perjury Sill a
Mystery.

has
testimony
trial indictment
night last
Johnson
Galaughers killing
oida given
sentence in the penientary. 49, as$S
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
PATTI WILL TOUR AMERICA.
Expects to Sign Contract for Song
Season Today.

New York, Dec Sit is announced
that the wonderful voice of Adelina
Patti will be heard once more in this
country. She has decided to make
Just one more farewell" tour of Amer
ica, and will sign a contract today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
COLD WAVE MopERATEs.
Another Blast Reported to Be Gather
in Northwest.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-The cold wave
has moderated throughout the west
ern and central sections with an aver
age rise in temperature of about eight
degrees since midnight All indica-
tons are for continued moderation,
except in the extreme northwest,
where another cold wave is develop
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
PLAN TO UPHOLD KAISER.
Baron Won .Eckardstein Calls Meetin

Baron Won .Eckardstein Calls Meeting
to Form a New Party.
Berlin, Dec. 9.-Baron Won Eckard
stein, late first secretary of the Ger
man embassy in London, has issued
invitations to various distinguished
gentlemen in Hesse, Baden, Wurtem
berg, Bavaria, Prussia and Nassau to
meet at Frank-on-t the Main Dec. 16 to
consider the formation of new ma
tional party to uphold Emperor Will
liam's policy. 1t will be called the
Kaiser partei, and it's efforts will be
directed against socialism and agrar
ianiSm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
R. P. cLARksoN WINS CASE.

Former Editor Of State Register Clear.
ed Of Charge of Libel.
Des Moines, Dec. 9.-R. P. Clarkson
former owner and editor of the Iowa
State Register, who was sued in the
district court her for libelous publica.
lions which appeared in his paper dur
ing the campaign last spring, has been
cleared Of the charge by the verdict Of
the jury. Action had been brought by
John G. Tate, but on the eleventh
ballot the jury reached an agreement
for the defendant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
MINERS MEET AN AW-
full DEATH In A Penn l.
SYLvANIA COAL MINE
REGAIN PLACED ON TRIAL.
colored Man Is Charged With Murder
of Sweetheart.

Centerville, Dec. o. (Special.) =
Woodson Regain, the colored lover OF
Ella Clark, also colored, was placed
on trial here this morning on the
charge of killing the girl last October
at Joint near Mystic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
Work Was Dangerous.

The first witness called was James
NcMonigle, a miner formerly en-
ployed by Markle & Co. He said that
the breast he was, working in was SO
dangerous that he complained to the
COMPANY officials that he might be
killed. He was told if he worked in
ANY other breast he would not be
given any cars. He went out on the
strike and after the suspension he
was refused work and evicted from his
house.
Price of Powder.
BID. Gallagher, another Markle min.
.er, testified that the company charges
him IS cents gallon for oil that sells
in Hebelton, few miles away, for
18 cents, and 80 cents a quire for blast
ing paper that can be had for Is cents.
Chairman Gray asked what the out
4 side market price for powder was.
Some of the independent operators
Z said SLIPS per key but the attorneys
for the miners said from 80 to 95 cents
4 per key.
The companies are selling it to the
miners. at $3.50 per key.
Tells of Injuries. 'TH7T
Henry Coll, another Markle miner
told how his family, including his
fnother-in,law, who is 100-years-old
were set out on the road with their
household goods. He gave graphic
description of how he was injured ma
ny times in the mines and the compa
ny gave him nothing until after the
employees took up collection for
him, then he was given $50, after being
the company took out of the collection
the rent he owed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
WILD MAN.
HAD HELD POSSE AT BAY FOR
SEVERAL DAYS.
chas. S. Stewart Fortifies Self in
Home-ls Smoked Out of Fortified
ton and Finally Is Compelled to
Surrenders.

Mexico, Mo-, Dec. 9.-Charles Stew.
art. who had fortified himself in his
house and held the sheriff and posse
of citizens and his family at bay with
a shot gun since Friday, was smoked
out today and surrendered. Stewart
became suddenly insane last week and
drove his family from the house. When
he surrendered he was without food
and nearly frozen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
STRIKE CRISIS is OVER.

MarseiIles Workmen Return to Duty
on the Quays.
Marseilles, Dec. 9.-The strike cri-
sis here appears to be over Many
sailors and others have gone to work
and the quays begin to resume their
customary aspect of activity. The sit
uation, however. still involves posi-.
bilities of danger, as the radical ele.
ment has received promises of sup.
port from the dock laborers of nine
of the leading ports of France.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
How 1t Occurred.

Philips in lifting box of dynamite
weighing fifty pounds from the cage
let it slip from his hand to the ground.
The conclusion exploded the dynamite
and twenty men in the immediate vi
entity We're hurled in all directions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
ARREST ANARCHISTS
THIRTEEN LAWLEss ONES IN
CUSTODY.
Were Plotting to Murder the King of
Italy and Were Taking Oath to Do
the Work When the Police Walked
In and Arrested Them.

Rome, Dec. 9.-Thirteen anarchists
were arrested near Spezia last night,
after desperate struggle. The police
surprised them at meeting while
they were in the act OF taking an oath
with poignard to assassinate King
Victor Emmanuel. One anarchist and
one policeman were severely wound
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
ATTEL TOO FAST FOR RYAN.
Clever Californian outpoints Chicago
Boxer at American Club.

straight left hand stabs and his all
aroundw cleverness won for him the
decision over Buddy" Ryan after six
around cleverness won for him the
at the American Athletic club last
night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
First Report Incorrect.

The mine has the reputation of be-
ing the most gaseous in the entire
segion. 1t was first reported that the
gas had taken fire and that score of
men had been killed outright, but for
tunately the gas did not explode.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
WABASH SHOP STRIKE is OFF.
Joint Committee Votes to Return t
Work Tuesday Morninu.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 9.-The joint
committee representing the 900 strik-
ing shop employees of the Wabash sys-
TEN, have voted to return to work this
morning. The men received an adj.
vance in wages.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
ELECTION FIGHT ON.
Attempt to Gust County Officials
Montana.

Forsythe. Mont, Dec. 9.--As a re-
suit of further defiance to the order of
Justice of the Peace McRae the entire
board of county commissioners and
the county clerk for the second time
We're jailed in twenty-four hours and
fined 500 each The trouble follows
the institution OF an election contest
to GUST all of the candidates elected,
it is alleged, through the colonization
of the voters in Rosebud county. =.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-11
R. P. cLARksoN is APPOINTED

President Sends His Name to Senate
for Position of Pension Agent.
Washington, Dec. 9.-The President
has sent the nomination to the senate
of R. P. Clarkson to be pension agent
at Des Moines.