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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
poLL.VE,R in WYOMING.

Iowa serator Addressed Republican
onrertion-state Ticket Is M7.ncd.
Rowlins. Wye. July l7.-Tnc repnb-
lican state convention held here yes
terday was addressed by Senator ,Ton-
athsn p Deliver OF iowa. a full stnte
ticket was nominated. Tho platform
endorses the administration of Reese
welt. expresses satisfaction in the rec
ognltion and assistance he has given
the west, condemns conspiracies and
combinations intended to restrict bus
mess.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
VAN CAMP ISSUES MANIFESTO.
BEGINS CAMPAIGN TO TIE UP LINES OF IOWA
TELEPHONE COMPANY

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Iowa 1t is
the mssm all stMds sth direct
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
MORGAN DEFEATS YERKEs.
New York Banker Wins in Contest for
Electric Traction in London.

London, July III. Pierpont Nor
gan defeated Charles T. Yerkes in the
fight for an underground railway char
ter in parliament last night After a
vigorous debate the house OF commons
by vote of $50 to 60 passed on sec
ond reading the London United Elec-
trio. railway bill, thus defeating the
District railway bill. J.P. Morgan and
a syndicate of American and British
financiers are behind the London Unit
ed Electric scheme, while Yerkes is
backing the District project.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
Many Spectators.

session this morning. The first ses-
sion was not executive in character.
Many Spectators.
There We're many spectators present
who were anxious to witness the pro-
ceedings OF what has been heralded as
one of the most important gatherings
OF laboring men in recent years.
Addresses of Welcome.
The first part of the session was de-
voted to the addresses of welcome by
the municipal officers of Indianapolis
and the responses in behalf cf the un-
ion.
Greeted With Applause.
The hour for calling the convention
to order was 10 o'clock. Ten minutes
before that time President Mitchell
came upon the platform and was greet
ed with cheers. Secretary Wilson, fol-
lowing soon after, shared the applause.
Convention Cal Read.
Prompt to the second, Mitchell
brought down the gavel and called the
convention to order. Secretary Wilson
then read the call for the convention
and President Mitchell called for the
report of the committee on creden-
tials.
The Probable Vote.
From estimates made by Secretary
Wilson of the mine workers, the total
vote csst will be in the aeighborhocd
OF l,aO0. Basing the vote upon the
law OF the organization the vote will
be probably as follows: District / an.
thraeite, 39S votes; No. Z. anthracite
ll5 votes; No. 8, anthracite. 257 yotea :
total anthracite. 76S votes. Central
PENNSYLVANIA district, Eituminous 150
votes; Pittsburg district. t02 votes +;
Ohio, 229 votes; Indiana, block, 19S
votes; Indiana, bitumirous, 70 votes;
Illinois, 3S7 votes; Iowa. lis votes:
Kansas, 36 votes; Colorado, IA votes
Maryland, 8 votes: Virginia and Wesf
Virginia, 80 votes; Tennessee. 81
votes: Alabama, t5 votes; Arkansas
and Indian Territory, votes: Ken
lucky, 20 votes; Michigan. % votes;
Missouri, 80 votes. Total bitrminous
l,4l6 votes; grand total PISA votes.
Committee Reports Adopted.
The reports of the committee were
heard and adopted after which the con
vention adjourned until 80 o'clocl,
this afternoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
FUNSTON TO ATTEND REUNION.
Will Join Philippine Veterans Festivi
ties in Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs, July 17.-Brig. Gen.
Frederick Funston is the latest distin-
guished parsonage whose presene at
the national encampment of the Army
of the Philippines, which is to be held
in this city, August 13, IA and Is, is
assured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
Wishes of the Citizens Have
Been Gratif1ed by Treas
ury Department.
SHAW ISSUES ORDERS
People of ottumwa, Although Pleased,
Still Want District Headquarters
/ Office and Will Not Relax Efforts to
/ Obtain It&ottumwa's Advantage.

Washington, D. c., July 16.-(Spec-
iaD-Leslie, M. Shaw, secretary of the
treasury department Of the United
States, has issued orders that revenue
stamp offices be re-established at OF
tumwa and Reokuk.
Frank J. Stillman.
n
The welcome news that ottumwa
will III a few days have revenue
stamp office was received last
evening at the Courier Office
from this papef's special
representative at Washington, and was
greeted with much Joy by the. Citizens
Of ottumwa who will be, affected by
the charge. 1t is hoped that now the
office will be allowed to remain here.
1t has been abolished Twice, the last
time being July /, but each time the
citizens have made SO determined a
protest that the TREASURY department
has ordered It reinstated.
Wants District Office.
This time, however, the people in
this city who buyfreyenue stamps, ci-
gar manufacturers and wholesale deal
ers in liquors are sIpHn arms and they
not only want a place from which they
may be able to buy stamps, but sthey
want also the district Office and head
quarters Of the district collector. This
has been at Burlington for SO long that
that city Seems to Have an idea it is a
fixture for good and ALL but Ottumwa
hopes to have the new collector, Harry
o. Weaver, recognize the advantage of
having his Office at this place. The
committee which has taken the
matter in hand is bound to use every
honorable means possible to secure the
district Office for Ottumwa. Then
there will be a certainty of having the
Office and no possibility of having it
removed on the shortest notice or no
notice at all, as was the case on July 1.
Should Have Headquarters. ii,
There is no reason why Ottumwa
should not be chosen as the location
for the revenue Office of the south dis.
tict of Iowa. Not only is it one 'ot
the biggest cities in this district, fbut
1t is also the most centrally located
one, has excellent railroad facilities
has several cigar factories with bic
outputs and several wholesale liquor
houses and has plenty of room in the
government building, on the second
floor, for such an office. 1t has no fed
eral office whatever, and deserves con.
sideration when the headquarters Of
flee for the district over which Mr.
Weaver has supervision is located.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
WILL REMAIN AT cowEs.
King Edward to Remain on Royal
Yacht Until August 8.

London, July 1.-THE reports re-
garding King Edwards health contin-
ue to be most satisfactory. He will
remain on the royal yacht off Cowes,
Isle of Wight. until August s, and will
return to Roadstead after the corona
ton has been definitely decided. The
British fleet will reassembla off Ports
mouth for the coronation review. The
Japanese squadron has been instructed
to return there and it is understood
that other foreign countries will also
be represented.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
NEWS OF RAILWAY WORLD.
Effort Being Made to End War or
Rates.

Chicago, ILL.,, July II. - In
an effort to prevent the demora-
lization of the Atlantic coast excursion
business the representatives of the
trunk lines are trying to secure the
consent OF all the eastern lines to
withdraw the excursion rates offered
on July 81, August Z, and August IA.
1t is not believed the attempt will be
successful and the competition for that
class of business probably will become
stronger than ever.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
MEMORIAL TO PAuNcEFoTE.
Service Held at Chapel of St. James
Palace Today.

London, July 15.-Memorial SER
vices for Lord Pauncefote, late am
bassador of Great Britain to Washing
ton, were held at noon today in the
Chapel Royal at st. James Palace All
the members of the American embassy
and many members of the government
We're present.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
cAAs. Il. TWEED RESIGNS.

E. n. Hartman Elected President OF
Pacific Mail & Steamship Co.
New York, July 1.-THE announce
ment was made today that Charles ii.
Tweed has resigned as president of the
Pacific Mail & Steamship Co. ii e., IA.
Hartman was elected as his success
sor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
MRS. sTEYN RECEIVES GIFT.
Women of capetown Presented Hel
With a Purse of $1,000.

Captown, July 1.-THE women of
Capetown yesterday presented Mrs.
Steyn, wife of the ex-president of the
former Orange River colony, with a
purse of $1,000 before she sailed for
Europe with her husband, Mr.. Steyn,
who is in a pitiable condition from
enteric fever His arms and legs are
partially paralyzed and he is unable to
open his eyelids.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
FEARS WAR IN THE FAR EAST.
Gen. Dorward Says Clash Between ia.
pan and Russia Is Imminent.

Victoria, B. c., July 17.-Maj. Gen.
Dorward, who was in command of the
allied forces at Tien Tsin, has arrived
here from the orient. He says there
certainly will be war in the far east
unless Russia recedes from Manchuria.
Gen. Dorward asserts that japan is
making preparations to destroy the
Russian railway, and that Russia is as
sembling extensive garrisons.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
FLOOD SUFFERERS TO WORK.
Three Streets Have Been Ordered
Paved by City Council.

Des Moines, July 1.-THE city coun.
Gil has ordered pavement on three
streets in the city aggregating 10000
square yards. The estimated expense
of such Improvement will be near
100000. The flood sufferers are to be
given employment on this work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
LiNEMEN STRIKE.
Members Of union in Wisconsin Are
called Out

Milwaukee. July 17.-m sympathy
with the strike of the local linemen of
the Wisconsin Telephone Co., which
began about three weeks ago, a strike
order has been extended to the mem
bers of the union throughout the state.
1t is estimated that. 800 men are out.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
100000 PEOPLE I'M OKLAHOMA.
Commission to Arrange Reappontment
Makes Announcement.

Guthrie, A. T., July 17.--The com
mission appointed to reapportion Ok
lahoma has announced a total popula-
ton in the territory of 100000, with
one representative for every $4,000
people and one senator for every AS
900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
1T MAY BE MURDER.
Brutal Blacksmith crushes Boys Skull
With a Hammer.

Dunlap, July 17.-Eli Davis, 12-
year-old boy, was struck by hammer
Brooks yesterday afternoon and may
die OF his injuries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
Wisconsin Republicans Sc
1ect Candidates at Mad
ison Convention.
ONLYONE BALLOT TAKEN
James o. Davidson Chosen as candi-
date for Lieutenant t-Governor-Gov-
ernor Greeted With Vocifersus Ap.
plause as He Appeared on Platform.

Madison, Wis. July 17.-Governor
Robert NJ La Toilette of Wisconsin
was today renominated for that office
on the first ballot by the republicans
of this state, assembled in convention
in this city, and James o. Davidson of
the Soldiers Home was nominated for
lieutenant governor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
DECLARE VENICE is DOOMED.
City Arohitc2t Says Foundations Are

urasl2 70 Stand Pressure.
Venice, July III Prof. Wagner, the
city architect is of the onion that
practically the whole Of Venice Ia
doomed to destruction He says the
subScil has detericTatea and the piles
and pillars are rotten and unable to
stand the pressure on them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
DEMOCRATS IN ARkANsAs.

J. S. Little Nominated for Congress
Without Opposition.
Mena, Ark, July Congressman
John s. Little was nominated by the
new fourth district democratic con.
vention without opposition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
SAVED BY CAPTAIN HoBsoN.

Rescues Girl from Mississippi River at
Piasa.
st. Louis, July 17.-Captain Richard
Pearson Hobson, hero OF the Merrimac
rescued Miss May Cert from drowning
in the Mississippi FLYER yesterday af-
ternoon near the Chautauqua grounds
at Piasa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
COMMERCIAL MEN MEET.

Hold Meeting in Cedar Rapids to Form
State Organization.
Cedar Rapids, July 17--tSpeciaD -
About twenty. secretaries of the COM
mercial clubs of the Iowa cities are in
session here today to form a state or
ganization to promote Iowa business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
Convention Opens.


Though the convention was schedul-
ed to meet at 9 o'clock it was 500
when Chairman Bancroft brought
down the gavel and announced the
order of business, which was the call
of districts for the nomination of gov
ernor A. S. Matheson of GAINESVILLE
responded tor the first district and
nominated John NJ. Whitehead, a stall
wart candidate from Janesville.
H. B. Chenoweth at the call for the
second district, placed in nomination
for governor, Robert NJ. Lafollette.
Chenoweth was tremendously ap-
applauded as he dwelt upon the princi-
pies advocated by the governor
La Fo!Iette Called for.
When the r2sult OF the ballot for.
governor was announced and showed
that La Failette had received the nonl-
ination, the widest enthusiasm pre-
vailed and & eommittse Of five ~
pointed to escort La Follatta to tle
convention hail.
Upon tha temperance of the COM
mittee with La Toilette there was
vocifercus applause as the governor
took the platform. In his speech the
governor delivered a stinging rebuke
to the members of the party who had
failed to live I'D to the principles laid
down in the last state platform. He
was heartily applauded at the conclu-
sion OF his speech. A recess was then
taken until 2 o'clock.
Must Keep on Narrow Path.
Senator john C. spooner was en-.
dersed at yesterdays session of the
convention fc9 rsr0aiantion but on
conditions that h would make his
campaign on a il!s tom TO which he
fas peea consistently opposed.
The Spooner plank CT the platform
is as follows.
The spcozcr plant. as analiy adapt,
ea rays high t!ibU5e 10 The services oa
the senior na5or, but aon3auts that
he indorse the dilec5 primary ana rail-
read taX reform n ether wor.ls,
Sen tar spccner is : c9.l.,...jl q for re
c2eat:on, IS commend t. s.9nf ca
tae STATE plef2r,l g 4 Ike , a. ',ea!.s
oit stRte leg5sia iCn; i -c i & ia D
to succeed hif@sslf t'}e ~; r nze-
vices that any ana all /. he. seaa orly.l
candfdstes ahall s;,.ls,;e;,,:.:!2 Is tie SANG
platform.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
REVENUE ISTANIP OFFICE
RETURNS TO 0TTUMWA
TAFT AND POPE FAIL 70 AGREE.

Friars Will Not be Removed and
America Refuses Protection.
Rome, July 17-Gov. Tafts mission
to Rome, to induce the Pope to con.
sent to the removal of the Spanish fri
ars from the Philippines and to sell
their lands to the Philippine govern
ment, has failed, for the time being.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
Nine Hundred Delegates Pres
ent at Opening Session.
CHEERsGREET MITCHELL
Large Number of People to Witness
the neutrality-suspicious. of Wei
come Delivered by City Officers of
apoIis-Response from Union.

Indianapolis. July 17.-About 900 del
egates We're present when the nation
al convention OF United Mine Workers
of America convened for their first
session this morning. The first ses-
sion was not executive in character.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
Result of First Ballot.

The result of the first ballot was:
La Toilette 100, Whitehead 266, Sco-
field 5, Froehlich 8, Absent 2.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17
LA TOILETTE NOMINATED
FOR GOVERNOR AT MADISON
DISCOVERS GOLD.
Ore Found in Ohio Which Assays SIS
Per Ton

Ore Found in Ohio Which Assays $5
Per Ton.
Mt. Vernon, O., July 17.-While put
ting down test well the Logan Nat
ural Gas & Oil Co. today struck gold
in quantities which assays SIS per ton.
A small vein of coal was also discov-
cred. There was great excitement and
price of land has gone up considerably.
ASKS FOR BANK STATEMENT.
Call Issued by Comptroller of Currency
Today.
Washington, July 1.-THE comptrol-
ler of the currency today issued call
for the condition of national banks at
the close of business July 16.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-17

Chicago, July 17-Champion Travis
was defeated today by E. M. Byers, OF
Allegheny, in the third round of the
golf amateur championship contest al
Glen View links.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-08
NETHERLANDS ACTED ALONE
DISCUSSION OF PEACE PROPOSAL
 IN THE COMMONS.
Statement That British Government Has No Reason to Believe That the Re- cont Dutch Note Was Formulated tn Consultation With Any European Power-New Procedure Rules.

London, Feb. 7.-The answering of questions in the house of commons to- day by government officials disclosed the fact that the government had no reason to believe that the note of the government of the Netherlands on the subject of peace in South Africa was formulated in consultation with another European power.
 The war secretary, MT. Broderick, said that the number of horses purchas- ed during the war totalled 446,0SS, of which 77,101 came from the United States and il, 364 from Canada. In addi- ton about S97O5 horses had been cap tured in South Africa,
 The amendment of Sir Henry Camp bell Zimmerman, the liberal leader in the house. to refer the'new rules of pro- cedure to select committee (which would have the effect of shelving them) was defeated by vote of 250 to 160
 The motion of A. J. Balfour, the gov ernment leader. to take the rules into consideration, was adopted without a division. Each rule of procedure will begin operative as soon as it is adopt ed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-08
INSURANCE REPORT.
First Part of the state Commissioners
 statement.

Hartford, Feb. 7.-~Part of the an- nual report of Insurance Commissioner E, l.. Scofield, referring to fire and marine companies, was submitted to the governor to-day. In substance it is as follows:
 During the year seven companies from other states were admitted to do business in Connecticut, and sixteen companies withdrew. The report shows that there are now 122 doing business, a loss of eighteen. This loss is due to the larger companies absorbing the smaller ones. The total admitted as sets increased over the year of 1900 to the amount of $13,09O, S55S5. The in crease in total liabilities in the year was $13, ,9S0,74599. Total receipts of all companies for 1901 increased over 1900 $196,04O The losses paid by all com panies aggregated $91 ,2S0 S9746 Of this amount the stock companies paid near ly $14, 4,000 900; mutual companies $l43, 900.
 The expenses of the management in creased in 1901 over 1898 by nearly $10, 900, ,000
 Incorporated in the report is the re- port of State Fire Marshal Rusling during his six months term of office forty-nine fires were investigated, thir- ty-four were mysterious in origin, tif- teen were incendiary or of suspicious character In three cases the accused were bound over to the superior court Three fires were set by insane persons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-08
Telegraph Briefs.

Chicago Feb What is regarded by nhysicians as one of the most difficult skin grafting operations ever performed has been completed here On the body of five-year- old Marion Weaver 219 square inches of skin have been grafted. The operation has taken five months, as the surgeons could operate only once each fortnight, owing to the low state of the boys vitality. The new cuticule covers injuries on the patients chest abdomen, back and sides, caused by burns.
 Ashyille. N. C.. Feb. Admiral and Mrs. Schley were given all ovation here this afternoon on their way from Knoxville to Washington The train stopped twenty minutes, and during that time Mrs. Schley was presented a large bouquet by local Knights IeMplar and the Admiral spoke briefly to the throng at the station. The train is due in Washington early tomorrow morning.
 Washington. Feb. 7.-Assistant Secretary of State Hill Adjutant General Corbin and Rear Admiral Evans have been officially designated as the Presidents delegates for the reception and entertainment of H. R. H., Prince Henry of Prussia and this title is the formal one used by them in all their correspondence
 Washington. Feb. 7.-The movement for strong federal restriction of p0lygamy by means of an amendment to the constitution has taken form again, and in response to many petitions and letters urging action the house committee on judiciary to-day fixed February 5 for hearing on the subject
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-08
In the House.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The house to- day passed the legislative and judicial appropriation bill, the second of the regular supply bills. As passed it car ries s25,171, ,969, which is $505,721 in ex- cess of the current law. Only two amendments of importance were adopt ed. One provides for a commission to redistrict the legislative districts of Oklahoma and the other authorizes the president, in his discretion, to cover into the civil service the temporary clerical forces employed on account of the war with Spain. There are about 1,25O of these clerks still in the service. By the terms of the amendment the president must place all or none of them under the civil service.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-08
YOUNG R00SEFEL7'S ILLNESS.
Comfortable ns Could be Expected Last
 Night.

Groton. Mass, Feb. 1.-The condition of Theodore Roosevelt, jr., son of Pres ident Roosevelt, and a student at Gro ton school, who is ill of pneumonia, was reported at o'clock in the words "as comfortable as could be expected. v Those who are in attendance at the lads bedside declined to give anything more definite. It was understood at the school. however. that the patient showed some improvement during the afternoon and early evening.
 Tomorrow will find the school prac- tically deserted for majority of the 160 students departed for their homes during the afternoon and the rest will leave in the morning.
 On rece:at of word that Mrs Roose- welt would come to Aver from Boston on the first morning train, arrange ments were made to meet her at the station The school is about half a mile from the station,
 Washington, Feb 7-The illness of Theodore Roosevelt, ir,, has changed very greatly the plans Of the president for his trip to Charleston to visit the exposition there. The trip possibly may have to be abandoned altogether, but the present purpose is to make fly ing visit to the exposition and to re- turn immediately after the most im- portant functions in which it has been arranged the presidential party should participate.
 No ladies will accompany the presi- dential party owing to the absence of Mrs. Roosevelt, and the hurried nature of the modified arrangements. The president, instead of leaving here Mon day night, will not start until Tuesday morning. He will go direct to Charles ton and will take part in the exercises of Wednesday and be present at the bauauet and then will return to Wash ington reaching here some time Thurs day. The three cabinet officers who it was announced heretofore would ac- company the president, Secretary Cor telyou. and a stenographer will com prise the entire party as now arranged.
 The latest information received at the white house tonight from the presi- dents son at Groton, Mass, is that his condition was a little favorable The r,reeidart feiIe encouraged ct hone that it may continue more so and that the necessity for a visit to Groton may be avoided