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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
THE TURK WARNED.
Promises in Future to Let NaturaIized
Citizens Alone.

Constantinople, Jan. 2.-The recent
arrest of two naturalized Americans at
Tripoli, Syria, for refusal to pay tax
providing for the exemption from mill
tary service. led to sharp representa-
tions on the part of United States
Minister Leishman to porte. The lat
ter promptly ordered the release of
the men arrested and instructed the
authorities not to molest American cit
liens.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
GIVES FRENCH SCHOOL.
Rich Partisan to Found Big Institution
ir Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. "A million dollars
has been pledged for the establish
ment of school for Frenchmen in
connection with the University of Chi
cago. The donor is Robert Lebaudy
of Paris, who has already given 10000
francs to the Alliance Franchise.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
BRITAIN TO GET FIGHTERS,
Asks Bids for BattIesh;ps and cruis.
erS.

Glasgow, Jan. 2.-The British ad-
miralty has invited the Clyde ship
yards to tender bids for the construc-
tion of two battleships. five more first
class cruisers and two protected cruis-
ers. The officials asksfor promptitude.
The new battleships will have greater
gun power than any cruiser now in the
navy,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
BOUGHT BY TOBACCO TRUST.
Independent Ohio Concern Sells Out
to Continental Company.

Hamilton, o., Jan. 2.--The independ-
ent Wilson & McCallay tobacco plant
here has been sold to the Continental
Tobacco company, tie trust, the cor
sideration being given in the deed of
transfer filed yesterday as 100000, but
this is nominal. The Wilson & Nc
Galley company is one of the largest
independent tobacco companies in the
state
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
FATAL. ENDING
North Carolina Social Function TermI.
mates in Murder

Augusta. Ga, Jan. /. Three people
were killed and two wounded last
night at Robbins, N. c., in a fight
which occurred during party
given at the residence of Jesse
Griffin. The participants in the fight
were white people. we'll known in
this part of the country. The dead
are:
GEORGE DUNBAR.
HARRY DUNBAR.
FLETCHER BENNETT.
The wounded are:
Mrs. George Dunbar.
Arthur Dunbar.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
Shelton Ahead in Race.

st. Louis, Jan. I'm the hundred
hour-go-as-you-please walking match at
the West End Coliseum, Shelton has
gained lead with Hegelman a close
second, Cartwright and Fahey follow
ing right after.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
BILLIARD EXPERT DIES.

Eugene Carter Expires of Lung Reyer
In Chicago.
Chicago, Jan. 2.-Eugene Carter,
the billiard expert, died here today OF
lung trouble. He was forty-eight
years of age
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
SPILMAN ELEVATED.
Heads Division Which Has CHARGE ot
Appointments of Postmasters.

Washington, Jan. 2.-W. r. Spilman
of Manhattan, Kas., formerly private
secretary to Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow is appointed
chief of appointment OF division in the
latter's office This division has
charge of all appointments of postmas-
tiers in the United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
WEIGH UNDER MARTIAL LAW.

Trouble Between Strikers and Work
ers Leads to Military Control.
London, Jan. Bangor, North
Wales, and it's district is again under
control of the military owing to fur
ther serious riots between strikers and
workers at Lorn Penrhyn's Bethesda
QuarrieS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
INJURED WOMAN NEAR DEATH.

Victim of Mysterious AssaiIant, Is
Sinking.
Washington, d. c.. Jan. 2.-The con
dition of Mrs. Ida Gilbert Dennis, the
dressmaker, who was mysteriously as.
saulted in her home about three weeks
ago, is critical. Death may come at
any moment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
CRANE TAKES OATH.

Formally lnducted Into Governors
Chair for Third Time.
Boston, Jan. 2.-W. Murray Crane
took the oath of Office as governor of
Massachusetts, for the third term to-
day. His Inauguration address treat
ed of state matters exclusively.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
TRAIN JUMPED THE TRACK.
Two Men Are Dead and Seventeen
Injured.

Pittsburg, Jan. 2.-As a result of a
through passenger train on the Balti-
more & Ohio road jumping the track
two men are dead and seventeen in
jured, five Of whom are considered Sc
riously hurt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
BURN TO DEATH.
Invalid Farmer and Wife Die in Fire
Which DESTROYED Home.

WHICH DESIToyed Home.
Litchfield, Mimi, Jan. 1.-Milton
Gorten and wife We're burned to death
in their residence four miles northeast
of here at 10 o'clock last night The
two old people and their hired man,
Frank Addy, IS years old, were the
only persons in the house. Addy es-
capped with slight injuries. Gorton
had been an invalid for years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
SHAMROCK III. TO RACE.
Captain Sycamore and Crew Offer Ser
vices for Another Race.

London, Jan. 2.-It is stated that Sir
Thomas Upton has decided to contest
for the Americas cup in 1903 with a
new yacht, Shamrock Ill Captain
Sycamore and crew have offered their
services.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
RAILROAD STOCK is RETIRED.
Northern Pacific Preferred to the
Amount of $6o,0OO,00o Cancelled.

New York, Jan. 2.-The office of the
Northern Pacific railway company
was kept open yesterday for the re-
ceipt and redemption of the preferred
stock of that company. Upward of
$69, 100000 of the entire $4,000, 600 of
that issue of stock was received, paid
for and Cancelled.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
OLD METHODIST DIES.

Was Formerly President of the Yves.
leyan University.
Middletown, Conn, Jan. 2.-Rev.
John Wesley Beach formerly president
of the Wesleyan university is dead Of
old age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
PENINSULA STORM SWEPT.
Violent Blizzard Also Raaes in caIu-
met, Micf1iuan.

Calumet, Mich, Jan. 2-The Kewee-
nav peninsula is storm swept and a
violent blizzard is raging in this city.
Many roads are impossible on account
of the drifts. Transport service is
poor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
IOWA STORE LOOTED.

Burglars Get Two Thousand Dollars
Worth of Goods at De Soto.
De Soto, Jan. 2.-The Brown dry
goods store was burglarized last night
and $4,000 worth of clothing, dry goods
and jeWelry was secured
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
DENMARK WILL RATIFY SALE.
Transfer of West Indies to United
States Is Decided Upon.

Copenhagen, Jan. 1T has been
learned upon the best authority that
the treaty between the United States
and Denmark for the sale of the Dan
ish West Indies will be signed, in spite
of the agitation here against such ac-
tion, as the Danish government has
given its promise.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
INDEMNITY WILL NOT BE CUT.
Hay Cables a Denial of Rumor of a
Bio Reduction.

Peking, Jan. 2-The brief diplomat
ic sensation caused here by the an
nouncement that the United States
would reduce its Chinese indemnity by
$1S,000,000 has been ended by dis
patch from Secretary of State Hay to
Mr.. Conger saying the report to this
effect was a fabrication.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
Hay in Indlsnosed.

Washington. Jan. 2-Secretary HAY
is indisposed as the result Of severe
cold and did not go to the state de.
partment today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
TO KILL iNcuRARLEs.
Jacob Richter Asks Rechstaa to Per-
nit Physicians to Take Life.

Dresden, jan 2.-Jacob Richter, an
invalid, has sent a petition to the au-
thorities asking that law be passed
by which it shall be permitted to doc
tors to kill patients who are incurable
and must now live to suffer for yec-s
and years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
cREscEus HITS A NEW RECORD.
Champion Trotter Goes in 2:o7I4, Best
Mile for Jan. l.

Dallas, Texas, Jan. George H.
Ketcham drove. Cresceus, the king of
the trotting turf, mile over the Dali
las track yesterday afternoon in the
presence of 5000 persons in the splen-
did time of 2:07A.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
DECLINES ST. LOUIS INVITATION.

IIaTIdh 0oVerhmeht VIII NOT ParticI.
pate in Exposition.
Rome. jan 2-The government has
declined the invitation of the United
States to participate in the st. Louis
exhibition, but undertakes to facili-
tate representation of Italian produ-
GERS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
VICTORY is EASY.
Wolverines of Michigan Defeat STAN
ford Eleven New YEARS.

Pasadena, Cal, Jan. 2.-Michigan
defeated the Stanford football team 40
to in a game which showed the enor.
nous superiority of the eastern play
ers but at the same time revealed in
the first half fine defepce by the Cal
ifornia men. The. crowd numbered
1000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
SECRETARY GAGE RESIGNS.
He Sends His Formal Letter to Presi
dent Roosevelt.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 2-Secre-
tary Gage has handed the President
his formal letter of resignation OF the
treasury portfolio, to take effect as
soon as his successor has qualified for
the office 1t will probably be made
public when the Presidents letter ac-
cepting the resignation is delivered to
Mr.. Gage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
CUBAN ELECTION DISPUTED.
Maso's Followers Declare Estrada
Palma Not Legally Chosen.

Havana, Jan. 2.-The election OF Es-
traua Palma and Luis Estevez to the
presidency and vice presidency of the
new Cuban republic is likely to be
disputed by the followers of General
Maso, who declare that their. election
is illegal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
CARNEGIE OFFERS A LIBRARY.
Steel Masnate Will Give $4,000 to
Madison, Wis.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 2.-Word has
been received that Andrew Carnegie
has offered $4,000 to the city of Mad
ison for library building. The gift
is conditioned upon the city's furnish
ing site and $500 annually for
maintenance. The offer will be ac-
cepted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
SHAW IN CHICAGO.
Arrives Enroute to Washington Where
He Will See President.

Chicago, Jan. Gov. Shaw of Iowa
arrived here early today on his way to
Washington, where he will confer with
the President regarding his appoint
ment to the treasury portfolio.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
FARMERS SKULL is CRUSHED.
Man Struck Down by Murderer Near
His Home in Vicinity of Audubon.

Sioux City, Jan. 2.-Lars Alexsen. a
wealthy farmer, near Audubon, was
found dead yesterday with his skull
crushed in. He was undoubtedly mur-
dered. No motive is known for the
crime
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
BELMONT WINS.
Is Declared to Be the Regular Demo-

New York, Jan. 2.-Justice Scott, in
the supreme court this afternoon
handed down decision declaring Per-
ry Belmont to be the regular demo-
cratic nominee for congress from the
seventh New York district.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
NEW DIVORCE LAWS.
Code of District of Columbia Allows
Release Only in Case of lnfdeIity.

Release Only in Case of lnfideIity.
Washington, Jan. 2.-The new code
of laws for the District of Columbia
went into effect yesterday. The fea-
ture OF most popular interest is the
section prohibiting divorces except for
infidelity, divorces no longer being
procurable for desertion, drunkenness,
cruelty and other offenses against the
martial relation for which divorce
formerly might be secured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
BEGINS HIS WORK.

New District Attorney for New York
County, N. Y, Takes Oath.
New York, Jan. 2.-William T. Je-
rome took the oath of Office as district
attorney for New York county today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
CARNEGIE GIVES 100000

steel Magnate Surpasses All Records
in Gifts for One Year.
New York, Jan ANDREW Carnegie
gave away $40,000,000 in 1901. This
has been the first year that Mr.. Car.
negit has been able to devote undivid-
ed attention to giving away his money
in line with his declared intention not
to die rich,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-02
FAMILIES DROWNED OUT.
High Water Forces Them to Camp OF
High Ground.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Jan. 2.-One
hundred families living in flats in the
lowlands around Chattanooga campad
on the knolls last night as a result of
the high water. Suburban street car
traffic is crippled and many houses are
submerged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
FISH COMES TOO HIGH MUCH MEAT EATEN IN LONDON
 DURING LENT. The Announcement Made That Queen Alexandra Has Become De-
 votee of Bridge Whist.
 Edward an Expert.

London, March 29.-Abstaining from eating meat during Lent is quite going out of fashion in London. This ap- parently is due more to the high price of fish than to decline in religious feeling.
 There have never been so many special religious services and they have never been as largely attended. and never was there d Lent or a Holy week in which the butchers were buster. Owing to the stormy weather which prevailed during the month of March, the fishermen were unable to send full supplies of fish, hence the scarcity and high prices of the usual Lenten food. The restaurants were nightly crowded throughout Lent with non-a bstainng notables, while the num- Der of social dinners enormously exceeded those of the former regime.
 Only as regards marriages has London s old time observance of Lent remained, none of any importance having occurred. The royal family did not join the gaiety this week, but King Edward was the guest at d dinner given during the week by Major General Arthur Paget and Mrs. Paget. Another American woman, Mrs. Adair, gave a cotillion March 25. which was one of the most brilliant events of the London season.
 Queen Alexandra (who is at present in Copenhagen and who. until lately never cared much for cards, is now a devotee of bridge whist. She paid a tutor to teach her, and acquired such proficiency that her playing at Lord Farquhar $ recent royal party was much commented on. King Edward has long been an ex- pert bridge whist player.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

the lowest prices May has been for sale this year-7oN. This new level induced good short covering and some investment pur- chases and a recovery to 7i& followed. May closed easy. 1.c down at 7i%@7lA- Local receipts for two days were 76 cars, one of contract grade: Minneapolis and Duluth re- ported 5oe cars making a total for the three points two days) of 5S5. against one day last week 2ss cars and nd S SSo t. year ago ago. pared to e73.ooo last year. seaboard clear ances in wheat and flour eaualed 43. 900 bush ss so
 364, 900 bushels last year.
 Showing in Kansas and below freezing in sections of the Southwest started corn to cover hurriediy at the opening. There could not, of course, be any growing of grass with that temperature and traders argued fur short spectators were nervous over the nrm tone and there was considerable covering sup posed to be for St. Louis. Trade was active at times. but the small amount put on the markets restricted general business. The late weakness in wheat took off some of the gain corn had made. but longs were not inclined to let the market drop back far. May opened firm. sold up to 6oh and closed firm, Asc higher at 5e%aeo. Receipts for two days
 Oats were weak. offerings. especially of May, were liberal and there was no attempt by the freely at times. but the demand was very slack. The provisions crowd sold Tn good quantities and the corn strength an,5E aided 01s oay Thursdays close. sagged to 4l% and closed weak, Nc down at 4ila. Receipts for two days were 257 cars.
 Front taking ruled the day in provisions. The hog situation was still bullish-the high. est prices for the year being received at the yards today. The chief buyers of last week. who pulled the market. however: were content to take their share of profits. Heavi- est shorts had already covered, but there were enough shorts left to take the offerings With out having to- depress prices by any great break. The first hour in the pit was nervous and prices in pork rose and fell rapidly. At one time May pork sold low Sl6. 47lz The close was easy, May pork Sc lower at SI6.55 May lard Sc down at S9. .771s and May ribs shade lower at S6.87h.
 The leading futures ranged e foilowsi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Treasury Statement WASHINGTON. March 2e.-Treasury bal ances, Sl75,6I7tlo gold.S 92, 932. 6e2
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO March 2s.-Speculation in grains vas mixed and only fairly active today Cold weather upheld corn but wheat was offered so literally that new low price for May was corded At the close May wheat was I4c lower. May corn Sc higher and May oats 7sc depressed Provisions closed shade to i5c down.
 Some slight strength was acquired by wheat on reports of cold weather and it's effect on corn. There were no foreign markets open. however. and news, apart from the weather, was measre. The session also was short and the tendency in wheat to clear up deals. Reports from the Winter wheat belt continue to develop bearish sentiments. Rains and the warmer weather helped the growth of plants materially during the week. Some of the Chicago crop experts in Kansas reported 70 to IS per cent of a crop for that State At the start there was fair buying by a prominent professional to take in long line of shorts and there was also some Eastern buying This business did not last long. but the of ferings continued in heavy surplus of the de mand and prices collapsed temporarily May started isdi4c lower to a shade higher at FIX @7li1 advanced to 7i5S and then dropped tC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
CHRISTMAS AND GR0N NEITHER WAS AN AGENT OF DANISH GOVERNMENT. Gron Revived the Charges Made by Christmas in Order ito Gain Revenge on the Advocates
 of the Sale.

Copenhagen. March 29.-In an interview Wlth a representative of the Associate ed Press today regarding the Richardson Tesolutlon introduced in the House at Washington to investigate ch4rgs made by Captain Christmas in connection with the negotia tions for the sale of the Dan ish West Indies, d high official said:
 Nelthtr Chrlstmas nor Gron was ever gwen credentials as agent for the sale of the Danish West Indies. They never negotiated with Washington and have in no Way influenced tn negotiations. These were conducted through Iaurits S Sven son the ntted States Minister here and Constantin Brn. the Danish Minister at Washington. The Danish government is under no obligation to any private per son in connection with the sale. Hence no commission iS due or will be paid
 The alleged scandal IS tho result of a quarrel between Christmas and Gron. The latter claimed he effected the sale and that hence. he wanted commission. Christmas made similar claim, accom- panied by a cantidential report to the Danish government. containing state mcnts regarding bribery, etc. as recently published in Washington. Most of the re- port was printed bY the Danish press some time ago Gron finding it hopeless to expect d commission. started for Washington with Christmass report in his pocket. boASting to the anti-salC ad- Nocates here that he would he revengcd by influencing Congress to decline to pass the appropriation for the purchase of the islands.
 Before the commencement of the nCEo- tIationS Christmas and Gron actually tried to become connected with the mat ter as agents. The then Prcmi-r. Mir. Hoerring. gave them some encoura cement and private parties favoring the sale furnished small amounts for their trav cling expenses. Dr. Hoerrtng was indis- erect He discussed Il commission. but bribery was not suggested. He and the other parties speedily discovered that they lad been imposed upon and broke off their connection with Christmas and GrCn. considering them to be without in- fluence. Christm IS has now been forced to declare that his report of bribery was false"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Weather Conditions.
tFor past twenty-four hours.

TFe southwestern disturbance of yesterday has moved rapidly northeastward after caus- ing general rains over the South. the rainfall being heavy to excessive in Northern .taba ma, Northern Georgia and East Tennessee. with high winds at d number of southern and east ern stations, and is now central over the lower Lake Regions, giving rains in northeastern districts. Light snow is reported in Montana and at Dodge City, but generally fair weather now prevails in Gulf. central and western districts under influence of of hig gh pressure over the Northwest, which is giving quite low temperatures in Rock Mountain dis tricts and cooler over central and southern dis trCtS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
Indicates rise. Indicates fall.
 River Forecast.

The Upper Coosa will rise rapidly today, giving about danger line stage or slightly above at Rome Sunday morning; at Gadsden, 1t will reach about 25 feet by Sunday night Lincoln about 20 feet Very high flood stages
 will prevail in the Lower Coosa and Alabama, probably reaching, if not exceeding following stages: Wetumpka, 53 feet: Montgomery 5 | by sunday afternoon or night; Selma. 53 feet hN Mnndav niphf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
separate Consular service.

Christiana, Norway March @9.-The Norwegian committee appointed to con- slider the abolition of the present joint consular system of the two countries has decided in fayer of d separate consular service, thus removing the principal caus" of friction between Norway and sweden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30
The Financier's Statement.

NEW YORK. March 2s.-The Financier says this week: The bank statement of last week showed a gain of Sl.524. GOO in cash instead of the loss of Si,3i4.5oo which was estimated from the traceable movements of eney up to Wednesday night. The dscrep- ancy may possibly be accounted for upon the theery that the receipts by the banks on and after Thursday were in excess of the ship mepts and that the outward movement for the April settlements did not begin to be impor- tant until the close of the bank week. The loans show a decrease of S9. .977, 800. making 8 ,o27, 500 for the three weeks since March I5. inclusive. The deposits reduced last week S7. Se 800, making $40, 3 2, 400 in tho three weeks. It is noteworthy that in this interval the loss in cash only S90l 500. The statement Is nearly harmonious, the net loss resulting from the decrease of loans. less the gains in cash, being only S526, 700 below the amount of the reduction in deposits. The reserve requirements lessencd by Sl,- 97o,3z6. which. added to the gain in cash, made increase in surplus reserve of S3
 4s4.325. This item now stands at S6 e65 575 against S7, e7o. 800 at the corresponding date last year. The losses of cash by the banks which will probably result from the shipments of money in response to the demand for the April settlements will. later in the current week. most likely be counterbalanced by the return of this money from nearby centres after such adjustments have been effected. so that the Arrangement to the money market caused by the outflow will be temporary only
 Treasury Statement