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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
CUBAN RECIPROCITY BILL.
INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE BY
 CHAIRMAN PAYNE.
The Provisions of the Measure-The Twenty Per Cent. Reduction In the Tariff-Opponents of the Bill May
 Carry the Fight to the Floor of the

Carry the Fight to the Floor of the l House.
 Washington, March 19-Chairman
 Payne of the ways and means commit
 tee to-day introduced a bill entitled ITO
 provide for reciprocal trade relations with Cuba" which authorizes the pres- dependent government in Cuba. to ne- gotiate for the arrangement of a com mercial agreement in which reciprocal and equivalent concessions may be se- cured in favor of the products and manufactures of the United States by rates of duty which shall be less by an amount equivalent to at least 20 per
 cent ad valorem upon such products
 and manufactures than the rates impos-
 ed on the like articles when imported
 into Cuba from the most favored of
 other countries and shall not be greater
 than the rates imposed by the United
 States upon the like articles imported
 from Cuba. Whenever the government
 of Cuba enacts the necessary immigra-
 tion and exclusion laws and enters into
 liiV IOlliiiiNl Nltti dS EtIitlil Wllll lllt
 United States the president is authoriz- ed to proclaim the facts and thereafter
 until the first day of December, 1903,
 the imposition of the duties now impos- ed by law on all articles imported from Cuba the products thereof into the
 United States shall be suspended and in lieu thereof, shall be levied collected and paid upon all such articles import ed from Cuba 80 per cent. of the rate of duty now levied upon like articles imported from foreign countries. The president shall have power whenever he may be satisfied that the laws or agreement mentioned in the act are not | being fully executed by the government | of Cuba, to notify the government | Thereafter there shall be levied, collect- | ed and paid upon all articles imported | from Cuba the full rate of duty pro- vided by law upon articles imported 1 from foreign countries.
 The steering committee" of the ele- ment which has opposed the ways and means committee reciprocity plan met this afternoon at the call of Represen- tative Tawney of Minnesota and with several other leaders in the movement the situation carefully. h. dividually most of those present ex- pressed desire to carry the contest to the floor of the house. It was consid- cred desirable, however, to take no ac- ton until all of those who voted in conference against reciprocity were called into conference. This meeting will be held later in the week. Beyond this decision no action was taken.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
ROOFS BLOWN OFF IN VANISHED.
Considerable Damage by the Wind
 storm Yesterday.

Winsted, March 19.-A high wind storm, which almost approached a hurricane, did great damage in this town and vicinity this afternoon, and while no lives were lost number of persons had narrow escapes from death
 The four story Dudley block on West Main street was unroofed, as was also the Central New England railroad sta tion at West Winsted. The residences of Superintendent of Water Works George l.. Andrews on Meadow street and James L. Dean, a coal merchant on Film street. were also unroofed. Sec tions of roofs on several other build ings were also blown off.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
AGAINST METROPOLITAN. IT
Temporary Injunction to Defeat Trans
 fer to Securities Company.

New York, March 19, - Harry and Walter Content, stockholders, secured q temporary injunction from Justice Greenbaum of the supreme court this afternoon restraining the Metropolitan Street Railway company from leasing it's lines to the inter-urban or the Met ropolitan Securities company. The ar gument will be heard Friday next by Justice Gildersleeve. Stockholders will vote tomorrow on the lease. Camille Weidenfeld and Parker w. Chandler of Boston are associated with the Messrs. Content
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Endorsed by Danish House

Copenhagen March 19-The landsting for upper house) in committee of the whole and in executive session voted to-day to ratfy the treaty providing for the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. The rreaty's oppo- nents to-day held a meeting which was largely attended. several members of the landsting being present. Fresh were submitted to Danish West Indies line of steamers and to es- large sugar plantation. The meeting subscribed S5OO,000 crowns for these enterprises.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Just Wanted to Surprise Bridgeport

N New York, March 19.-John McLach- Ian, forty-three, and Mrs. Jennie Cor coran thirty seven, ran away from Bridgeport, Conn, yesterday and were married this morning in the Yorkville police court Magistrate Mayor per formed the ceremony. The groom said: "We wanted a quiet wedding, and that's the reason we came here to get the knot tied' When asked the req son McLaehlan said: We just wanted to surprise the Bridgeport people when we came back from our honeymoon
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
COIL MyNERS' CONTENTION
Indications of Demand for Concessions
 in Wage Scale.

Shamokin, Pa. March 19.-The con- vention of anthracite coal miners be- gan it's business in earnest to-day Af- ter receiving the report of the creden- tials committee, which showed 631 del- egates present, and voting to admit del- egates from the f1remen's union, the convention decided to appoint special committee, seven from each district and a committee on resolutions, consist ing of of three members from each dis trct The vice presidents of each dis trct were authorized to select these committees.
 President Nichols, of District No. 1, asked whether the scale committee would draw up a uniform wage rate, or whether several scales would be pre- sented by each district,
 conditions are different in each dis trict," said he, "and it would be difficult to arrange a uniform rate. Some re- sions desire pay by the yard and others want to be paid by weight. In our dis. trict we want it weighed, and we want 1t si badly we are willing to fight for it if necessary"
 This assertion was so much applaud ed as to indicate that most of the dele cations have come to the convention with instructions to insist on conces- sions
 When the convention was ready to re- ceive the report of the special commit tee appointed at Indianapolis, to seek a conference with the operators. Pres ident Mitchell announced that letters had been received from operators, and he deemed it advisable to consider them in executive session. His suggestion was adopted and the convention went into executive session.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
REFUSAL OF PANAMA OFFER
REPORTS SUBMI1TED TO SENATE
 BY MR. MORG4N.
Objections of the Majority to tho Ac- ccptancB of tho Panama CompnDy's offer Biased Largely on the COmpmny's Panama and France The Latter as Factor in the Case.

| Panama and France The Latter as n | Factor in the Case.
 Washington, March 19.-Senator Mor-
 gan, from the committee on isthmian ! canals, to-day presented to the senate the majority and minority reports on the question of the validity of the title
 of the new Panama Canal company Canal property to the United States for $40,000,000 The objections of the majority to the title held by that com pany are based largely on the relation of the canal company to the govern ments of France and Colombia, but the committee also discusses at length many other phases of the question, Among these is the relation of the shareholders who subscribed $260, 1000 to the old Panama company, whose in terests the report holds cannot be light ly regarded. On this point the report says:
 "The spectacle Of the United States congress authorizing the president, as the agent of our government, to con duct a trade with such corporation 0he new Panama company) without consulting France as to the claim of Independence it (the new Panama com pany) asserts, will be entirely new in the history of nations and it's conse quences cannot be lightly disregarded,
 Unfortunately the report of the isthmian canal commission reveals the fact that the men who make this offer are chief among those who defrauded the six or seven thousand F'renchmen of $250,000, ,000'
 Speaking further of the obligations of the new company to the old the ma jority say:
 "If MT. Eiffel and his associates get $40 GOO, 900 from the American people it is well that they are sheltered from the claims of these defrauded and despoiled and stockholders by the alleged despotism oe French courts. They would never escape justice in American courts and would be com pelled to account for every dollar of the money to the bondholders and to the stocks bearing interest before applying any of it to the profits of their specu- lation."
 The minority report, which was pre- pared by Senator Kittredge completely upholds the title of the new Panama as will be seen from the fol-
 (Continue6 on Second pape)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Milford woman Blown Into Street.

Milford March 19.-During the pro- gross of the small cyclone which struck Milford this afternoon Mrs. John $. K. Mitchell was picked up by a gust of wind and t!.roWn into the street be- tween the wheels of coal wagon The driver of the vehicle stopped the team just in time to prevent Mrs. Mitchell's body from being crushed. As it was she was badly bruised from head to foot, but it is not believed that her in iuries are serious.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Job for James R. Garfield.

Washington, March 19-James R. Garfield, son of the late president, will be given the appointment of civil ser vice commissioner to succeed William A. Rodenburg if he will accept it. The president at one time favorably consid- cred the name of Harry A. Garfield for the place, but he was informed that the latter would not accept the appoint ment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
E,-Prestdent of Oberiin Dead.

Oberlin Ohio, March 19.-Ex-Presi- dent James H. Fairchild, for thirty three years president of Oberlin college, died tonight. He was connected with Oberlin college for siXty-eight years and had served longer than any college off cial in the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Bills for Attending MckInEey

Washington, March 19.-The bills of the physicians who attended the late President Mckinley have been received here and will be transmitted to con sress al an early day. From the high est authority the information is obtain ed that they are fair and in no wise ex- CesSVe.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Bpyan to Live in Barn

Lincoln, Neb., March 19.-W. J. Bryan is no longer a resident of the city of Lincoln. This was MT. Bryan's forty second birthday and he celebrated the event by moving to his farm four miles from the city Until a handsome coun- try residence which he is building shall be completed MT. Bryan and his family will live in the barn.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
NoM Opern by pnhereMshL

Chicago March 19.-Mme. Paderew- ski to-day announced that the famous pianist has in preparation a new opera. The music has nearly all be written and he is now searching Polish writ ings for fitting libretto. The opera, Mime. Paderewski says, will be distinct ly Slavonic, both in music and story.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Trial of Vatican Thieves.

Rome March 19.-The trial before a secular court of three officials of the vatican charged with thefts from the vatican treasury aggregating LOGO commenced here to-day. This is the first time the vatican has had recourse to a secular tribunal. La Patric. asserts that altogether $t,6OO,OOO, mostly the pope's personal property, has been em- bezzled.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Turkey's Fiat Refusal,

London, March 19.--A despatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Constantinople says the Turkish gov- eHnment has hatly refused the demand of the United States for the repayment of the sum of money ($72,500) paid to the brigands as a ransom for Miss El- len M Stone and her companion, Mime. TSilka.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
McGnyern to Meet Yanger.

Cincinnati March 19-Sam Harris, manager of Terry McGoVern, announce ed tonight that he had agreed to match McGovern against Benny Yam ger of Chicago, the fight to take place some time in May. It is expected that it will take place in Louisville.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
S6.0OO forS W v. Conference

Rockville, March 19.-By the will of the late Asa Jacobs, which was filed to- day, the Southern New England Con ference is given $6,000. The income of that sum is to go to the Holland Metho- dist church as long as that society ex- ists, when it will revert to the confer- euca.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Rhodes n Little stronger,

Cape Town. March 2O.-A bulletin is sued at midnight last night said that Cecil Rhodes had taken nourishment, that he was slightly stronger and that at that time he was sleeping.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Financial Success at Last.

New York, March 19.-The Sportsmen show at Madison Square Garden closed tonight The management announced that for the first time in eight years the undertaking had been a financial success
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
A RUSSO.FRENCH STATEMENT
JOINT ENDORSEMENT OF ANGLO
 JAPANESE TREATY.
Both Governments Accept 1t as a Guar nntee of Their Interests in the Far East-Reserve, However, the Right to Preserve Their Interests in Event of Further Trouble fn China.

St. Petersburg, March 19.-The Official Messenger, tomorrow will print the text of a Russo French conjoint deelar- ation sent on March Is to the Austrian, Belgian, British American, Spanish German, Italian, Dutch Chinese and Japanese governments. The declaration is as follows:
 'The allied Russo-French govern mems are wholly pleased to discern that the Anglo-Japanese convention sup ports the essential principles which, ac cording to the reiterated statement of France and Russia, constituted and still constitute the foundation of their pol fey. Both governments believe that the support of these principles is also guarantee of their interests in the far east. They are compelled, however, not to lose from view the possibly inimical action of other powers or a repetition of disorders in China, possibly impair ing China's integrity and free develop ment to the detriment of their recipro- cal interests. They therefore reserve to themselves the right to take meas ures to defend these interests"
 The predatory remarks say that Rus sia desires the maintenance of the status quo and the attainment of com pIete tranquility in the far east.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
0'Brtcn Scores a Knockout.

Philadelphia, March 19.-"Philadel- phia Jack O'Brien knocked out Ed Denfass of this city tonight at the Penn Athletic club in the fifth round.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Lyuching In Mississtpni.

Natchez, Miss, March 19. - John Woodward, a negro murderer, was lynched to-day within 300 yards of the parish prison in Vilidia, La.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
GRO WNINSHf AN ADMIRAL.
Senate In Executive Session Confirms
 the Nomination.

Washington, March 19.-The senate in executive session to-day confirmed the nomination of Captain A. s. Crownin- shield to be a rear-admiral. There was no comment upon the nomination.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20

Our rlanicuring and Hair Dressing Parlors are the finest in the city, and the skilled attendants constantly in charge, are superior i'll their lines to any this side of New York.
 A trial will will ensure you as a regular patron.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
Fire Ina Rockville.

Rockville March 19.--Flre to-day de- stroyed the dwelling of E. R. Chappell at Belknap. Loss LOGO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20
A Sale of
 Bows
Bows for the hair.
 Bows for the corsage, Little bows, big bows,

Little bows, big bows,
 rosettes, etc., etc.
 Such collection you never saw before, and withall a pleasing one to the feminine eye. Here they are-any color, shade, size and style, your fancy may conceive, and priced so reasonably too. Lot At 39C.
 Bows worth 75c and ST. Lot 2----At l9c.
 Bows worth 25c and soc. \ Display on Center Tables, East Store.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-20

Patrician Oxfords for this Springs wear, new styles,
 $3. and $3. so
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-21
A FOOLISH MOVE.

At one time it was thought that the
paramount issue during this campaign
would be the retention of the Philip
pines, the minority taking the ground
opposite to that of the administration.
But the democratic congressional COM
mittee has heard from home. 1t sent
out letters to the voters in the coun-
try and printed 100000 copies of Sena,
tor Carmacks speech where he vi.
ciously attacked the American soldier
in the Philippines and the conduct OF
the army. Some of these speeches
were sent out but Washington dis
patches say the county chairmen came
back with protests and demands that
no more be sent. They reported that
the people We're indignant over the at
tacks and would resent them at the
polls Democracy is not making mucf
effort to introduce this issue just now
1t lays down now on that which few
months ago it was pleased to call prin
ciple in favor of that which it now des
ignates as policy. The devious way:
| through which the party must trave
in search of an issue this year is as
Stunning the guise of work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-21
AN ADVANCE KEYNOTE.

Leslie M. Shaw, secretary of the
treasury, delivered an address at Nor
riSville, Vermont, yesterday which
may be regarded as a forecast OF the
republican platform declarations on
the tariff in 1904 and as the keynote of
that campaign as we'll as those that
precede it. His speech is in strict &C
cord with the Iowa platform of 1902,
and yet it proclaims in no uncertain
sound the principle of protection with
out any reservations or notifications.
This idea he sets forth in an epigra-
matte way in the statement that there
has never been revision of the tariff
in the interest of free trade for reve-
nue. only that has not proven as fatal
to business as the plaques OF Egypt.
can sentiment in Iowa for a re-adjust-
ment of the tariff and for such changes
| in schedules from time to time as be-
came advisable through the progress
of our industries and their changing
relations to the commerce of the world
He also expresses republican senti
ment in Iowa and in the nation that
the secret of American prosperity is in
the principle of protection to American
labor as it has been applied through
republican administrations and in re
publican legislation.
The Speech of Secretary Shaw will
clear up the atmosphere and inspire
republicans with the courage to stand
fast to the principles that have giver
strength to their party and prosperity
to the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-21
THUNDER SPOILED.

In this congressional campaign
when there is no paramount issue to
be presented by the democratic party
their spellbinders are sure to bring
forth the time worn argument that I'M
der the protective tariff American
made articles are sold in foreign coun-
tries at a lower price than they are
disposed of at home. That is attempts
may be made to do this. No wise
congressional candidate would do it.
This question has been thoroughly in
Vestigated by non-partisan commits
sion which found that in all such
cases without exception reason ex.
listed. In most cases the lower price
has been made to dispose of compare
lively useless articles that have been
superseded in the home market by i'm
proved articles or for the purpose OF
introducing goods into new market
Thus has the hurrah in this particu,
lar instance been knocked out of the
plans OF the chairman of the demo
cratic conversational Quantities
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-21

ing for several weeks, for visit with
relatives.
The G. A. r. and w. R. G. held their
ice cream social at the Odd Fellows
hall last evening. Quite number
were in attendance considering the
hard storm that occurred last evening.
Mrs. Samuel Oshner and son Donald
of LaBelle, Mo-, are visiting at the
formers mothers, Mrs. Grimsley.
Miss Sally Davis is with her sister
near keosauqua who is much lmproV-
ed in health.
Harry Hammond has been quite sick
for the past week, but is much better
at the present time.
Wick Myers and family of Horton,
Kansas, are visiting VIII Eldon
| friends.
Misses Name and Maude Dooley left
this noon for Des Moines, where they
go to attend the state fair.
Miss Floy Murphy left this noon for
short stay in Des Moines.
Miss Jimmie Dodds left this noon
for visit with relatives in Bonaparte
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Murphy returned
yesterday from two weeks visit IN
Bonaparte.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-21
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease, and in
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken In
terualiy, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Hall's catarrb Cnre is
not qunct metieihe. i was prescribed
try for years, and Is a regular pr. scriptlon.
1t is composed of the best tonics known,
combined With the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination of the two In
gradients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh Send for testi-
Fl r. ]. CHENEY s CO, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price. 75c:
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-21
Batavia.

Batavia, Aug. 20.-John Stull's barn
was burned by the lightning Sunday.
The streams were out their banks and
fields were almost covered in water.
The water under the old railroad
bridge, east of town, was said to be
seven feet deep across the wagon road
crossing.
T. ]. and ]. c. Hawthorne, of Com
petine, were business callers in town
Monday.
Miss Minnie Johnson and sister, of
Ottumwa, We're over Sunday visitors
at the home of I. A. Peterson.
On account of recent rains it is fear
ed that the farmers will lose a great
deal of the grain.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Tinsley and Miss
Carrie Younkin, of Stockport, spent a
few days with relatives here last week.
They returned to their home Monday.
Thos. Hooking has purchased the
City Hotel He is going to tear down
the old building and erect a new dwell.
| ling house. He expects to move tc
town early in the spring.
| One of the social events of the week
was the surprise on Rev. and Mrs
Shane Friday evening. Early in the
evening fifty-eight of their friends
came to spend the evening Some OF
the ladies had planned things theil
way and a general good time followed
Before leaving they presented the pas
tor and his wife with $26 as dona
ton, in appreciation of their faithful
work while here.
Miss Hester and John McNiel left
Tuesday for few days visit with
friends near Competine.
Mark Winner. of Competine, and A
H. Dennis, Of Competing. were bust
ness callers in Batavia Saturday.
H. 3. Sparks was an Ottumwa Wis
itor Tuesday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Warren, of Illinois
left on No. Tuesday morning after {
few days visit with friends here.
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Sunnyside.

Sunnyside, Aug. 2O.-Grandma Ruck-
er is spending the week in Centerville.
James Craft left Friday for Portland,
Oregon, where he has secured a posi-
ton as principal of one of the schools
there.
Sanford Leeks, of Osceola, is visit.
ing with his brother, Lewis Leeks,near
Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Rucker spent
Sunday in Moulton visiting with their
daughter, Mrs. Frankie Montgomery.
Lonzo Kimball and wife visited with
his sister, Mrs. Anna Fleming, Sun
day.
Fay Richison delivered cabbage at
Moulton Saturday. One head weigh
ed twenty-three pounds.
Quite a number from here attended
the balloon ascension in Moulton Sat.
urday evening.