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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
DR.. w. H. HEPPE MAY RESIGN.
Pastor of Methodist Church at Mi
Pleasant in Ill Health.

.5 "a
DR.. w. II. Hoppe, for several years
pastor of the Willard street Methodist
Episcopal church in this city, who,for
the past two years has occupied the
pulpit at Mt. Pleasant may be compell-
ed to resign his pastorate on account
of i'll health. Dr. Hoppe, during his
pastorate in this city, won the friend
ship and esteem of the members of his
church who will be grieved to learn OF
his failing health. Concerning his
condition the "Bystander Notes in
the Mt Pleasant News contained the
following article:
L understand that DR.. Hoppe of the
Methodist church will probably be
obliged to give up his pastorate here
in very few months. His health is
rapidly failing and his physicians have
warned him that he is on the verge of
nervous breakdown. ard that he
must make Il change very soon before.
| it is too late. For over q year he has.
suffered from insomnia and nervous
troubles and from which he seems rin-
able to secure relief. \ complete
change OF living is probably the only
remedy that will avail. His friends
have been worried over his failing
health for some time. He will try
and work out the conference year and
then temporarily give up the ministry.
DR.. Hoppe is the ablest pulpit orator
in the conference. but he has won this
distinction at the sacrifice of health"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
GUSTS TWO REPRESENTATIVES.
Lee and Des Moines County Will Lose
| in Redistricting Bill.

Des Moines. March 20.-lhe house
committee on representative districts
reached en- agreement last night on a
redistricting bill which Gusts Lee and
Des Moines counties of one each of
their representatives. gives O'Brien,
Pocahontas and Wright counties, which
are now districted with other counties
a representative each, and reorganizes
the districts composed OF more than
one county as follows:
Lyon and Osceola, Ida and Monona,
Dickinson and Emmet. Clay and Palo
Alto, Humboldt and Hancock, Whine.
bago and Worth.
The counties of Linn, Dubuque. Scott,
Clinton, Woodbury., Pottawattamie and
Polk are left with two representatives
each The new plan reduces the mum
Der of democrats in the house. Lee and
Des Moines counties being democratic,
and the members of the party will
fight it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
Burlington Train Kills a Man
Near Lucas.
OCCURS ON SHARP CURVE
Victim Was Aged and Before He Could
Get Out of the Way Engine Struck
Him and Almost Instantly crushes
His Life Out.

Lucas, March 2o.-(speciaD- Rob
ert Stray, aged about 70 years, was al
most instantly killed three-fourths of
a mile west of this place this morning
by Burlington train. Stray was
walking on the tracks and at sharp
curve met train. Before he could
get out of the way the engine struck
him and almost instantly killed him.
Stray was a coal miner and lived in
Cleveland. He, leaves wife. and one
daughter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
Bookkeeper for Commission
House Under Arrest.
SHORTAGE is UNKNOWN
Is Believed to Be Anywhere From $780,,
600 to 0,oOo-AlIeeed Defaulter is
Highly Connected and Has Wife
and Children.

Indianapolis, March 20.-Arthur j.
Simpson, bookkeeper for the Warman,
Black, Chamberlain Co.. live stock
commission brokers, was arrested to-
DAY charged with forgery. The
amount alleged in the affadavit as hav.
ing been fraudulently obtained by
Simpson is $4,6SS. Detectives who
have been working on the case said
they understood from members of the
firm that Simpsons shortage is any
where from 100000 to $4,000. simp
son is highly connected and has wife
and several children.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
He Will Resign if Senator
Hawley's Bill Becomes
a Law.
SAYS IT IS A FRAUD
Alleges That He Will Not Be Party
to Such Proceednss-commande of
| Army Appears Before Senate Com.
nittee and Gives His Views.

Washington, March 20-General Mel
son A. Miles today told the senate
committee on military affairs il the
bill introduced by Senator Hawley at
the instance of the war department for
the organization OF general staff for
the army should become law, he
would decline longer to hold his COM
mission. The reason he gave for the
statement is that the bin is utterly
subversive to the interests of the mil
itary establishment, and he said he
would not be a party to such a pro-
ceeding.
The portion of the bill to which
Miles directed especial criticism fol-
lows: THAT from and after the pas
sage of this the senior general of
ficer of the army shall be assigned to
command such portion of the army as
the President may direct, or be detail
ed to duty in the general staff corps.
All duties prescribed by law for the
commanding general of the army
shall be performed by the chief general
of staff or other general officer des-
ignated by the secretary of war:
Provided that as long as the present
lieutenant general continues on active
list he shall be chief general of staff,
but upon separation from active ser,
vice said lieutenant generals office
except as herein provided, shall
cease.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
MINERS STRIKE is IMMINENT.
Declaration May Come Tomorrow
Mitchell Advises Caution.

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cations bars noint stronsly IN a strike
declara,ion and II i. said NV some of
the mon tbat tha decIarstion NAV
come .s earIv &c Eridoy nf tbis week
prasidant n,itohan IN .ddrassing tbe
conSantio, aa,,isad - no,,tio,, anI nrn.
donce IN a,.r;'r;n - anu don;s;nn .s tn
fnrt be, - antian 1e az @ ray;awaS tba of,
tow, n,odo hr ~ ofHoars ~ tbe nn;on
to nointai,, naane @ ana harn,onv in Tho
cool ras;nrs ~ b,, ~ .aan+ion Of hn.
40, reao, eoS ~ S ,n +q hast - otbods
nf aSi,,sti-o ~ ~ NO @ ,aaa"a;efarenaas Ia
snoEo s1sa 80 . ~ "as fa;1,,ua u ~ AZ onorat
ors r - a.se rsenond ~ to +he enn,oves, nver
go oiu W .ne
g. ~ e .,o ,o,,,on
+;on 1ast nc ,impt prns;Son+ " ' ,s;tnbau
snaal,;na ,U. ias fa, e th rass on,,n,i+taa n,ada
III. s.ta3o,t. ~ ,ne PISS '-'-''oe
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
MORE LAwLEssNEss IN SOUTH.

Mississippi Mob Takes CoIored Man
From Jail and Lynches Him.
Natchez Miss, March 2O.-A mob
took John Woodward, colored, from
Jail and lynched him. He shot and
killed Leonard Calvitt, wealthy plant
er, at Union Point
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
CECIL RHODES is BETTER.

Improvement is Noticed in Condition
of South African.
Capetown, March 20.-Cecil Rhodes
passed a better night. There is dis
tinct improvement in his condition to-
day. Rhodes physicians have promis-
ed. if possible, he shall sail for Eng
land next week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
MURDERER is INSANE.
Bloomfield Man Who Killed His Wife
Loses His Mind.

Bloomfield, March 20.-Clarence
Mills, who murdered his wife in this
city July /, 1901, by cutting her throat
with razor, and who was sentenced
to the penitentiary at Ft. Madison for
life, has been declared insane and
transferred to the department for the
insane at Anamosa. Mills made an
unsuccessful attempt to end his own
life by cutting his throat after he had
killed his wife. Mills is now partially
paralyZed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
WILL STRIKE TONIGHT.
Hallway Men Give Employees Time to
Think About Demands.

Pittsburg, March 2O-Unless the con-
ference granted by the Pittsburg Rail-
way Co. to dissatisfied employees of
the West End lines ends before 1880
o'clock tonight, the district executive
board of the knights of Labor will or
der a strike. The strike will be for the
reinstatement of two discharged men
and for regular time for meals.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
DoRMIToRY BURNS.
Building at Kentucky Reform School
is Destroyed.

Building at Kentucky Reform School
is Destroyed.
Lexington, KY, March 20.-Bradley
dormitory at the state reform school
near this city, was destroyed by fire
shortly after midnight. All the in
mates numbering 125 boys, escaped.
The loss is $25,000.
Two boys escaped during the fire
and have not yet been captured. This
morning it was confessed that the
building was set afire by boys in the
hope of gaining their liberty. Prompt
action by the superintendent and
guards, however, prevented a general
escape.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
MORE HONOR FOR MISS ALICE

Emperor William Orders Torpedo Boat
Named for Presidents Daughter.
Wilhelmshaven, March 2O.-Emper-
or William has directed that torpedo
boat now used as guardship here,
shall be renamed Alice Roosevelt. y
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
Warning to England.

Second, the scheme of the minority
is to assure Great Britain through con-
gress that while this country is abso-
lutely neutral it is anxious that prof.
fers of peace be accepted and the war
in South Africa thus ended.
Representative Hay, of Virginia, pre-.
sided over the caucus, which was we'll
attended. Representative Robertson,
of Louisiana, acted as secretary. There
was no special difference of opinion,
but unanimity at first did not prevail
as to the wording of the resolution.
The democrats had two resolutions
to choose from; one was framed by
Mr.. Sulzer. of New York, who has been
a most ardent Boer sympathizer ever
since the war in the Transvaal opened
and the other was the product of the
pen of Mr.. Randall of Texas.
Discussion was centered about the
question of selecting one or the other
resolution as the slogan of the demo
Gratis in the lower house. On account
of the Importance of the step, much
care was taken in finally making a
choico
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
MARRIED AT His MOTHERS BIER
Wedding of Minneapolis Man Precedes
the Funeral Ceremony.

Minneapolis, March 20-At the re
quest of his mother Lee Gilbert Smith
and Grace A. Howell were married yes
terday morning by the side of the biel
of the groom's mother. At the conclu
sion of the marriage. Rev. j. S. Mont
gomery, who performed the ceremony
preached the funeral sermon over the
remains of the mother, Mrs A. +
Smith.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
BRYAN LIVING IN A BARN.
Probably Preparing to Become I
bune of the People Auain.

Lincoln, Neb., March 20.-W J..
Bryan is no longer a resident of Lin
coin. Yesterday was Bryars forty
second birthday anniversary and he
celebrated it by moving to his farm
four miles from the city. Until his
country residence which he is build
ing, at cost of $4,000, is completed,
the family will live in a barn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
co. MEETING AT DENVER.
Representatives of Two Departments
in Annual Session.

Denver. Col, March 20.-Represen-
tatiyes of the operating and mechani-
cal departments of the Burlington sys-
TEN are in annual convention at the
Brown Palace hotel in this city today.
G. w. Rhodes, assistant superintend.
ent at Lincoln, Neb.. presided at the
opening session. The meeting will
last three days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
Deadlock in Indiana

Brazil, Ind, March 20.-It now be,
gins to look as if there would be q
deadlock between the block-coal min,
ers and the operators who are in ses,
sion, in a second effort to reach an
agreement on the scale for the coming
year. The miners make number oil
demands which the operators are de-
termined not to grant
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
SOLDIER ACQUITTED.
Did Not Cause Death of Prisoner ir
Inhuman Way,

Manila March 20-Lieutenant Will
liam S. Sinclair OF the Twenty eighth
infantry. recently tried by court mar
tial on the charge OF Z causing the
death of soldier prisoner by gagging
him and pouring water on his head,
has been acquitted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
CARNEGIE OFFERS LIBRARY.
viii Give New Jersey Town $4,000
to Erect Building.

New Brunswick, N. j., March 2O,
Andrew Carnegie has offered this city
a $4,000 library, provided a site is
given or an appropriation of $4,000 for
yearly maintenance is made.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
cUBA's FREEDOM NEAR.
Governor General Wood and Presi
dent-Eect Palma to Meet.

Havaaa, March Ex-Governor Gen:
eral Wood left here eraly today for
Miami on his way to Washington,
where it is expected a final consulta-
tion will be held with President Elect
Palma and other Cubans regarding the
establishment of a Cuban government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
Investigate Miles, Plan.

Burleson, of Texas, introduced in
the house a resolution requesting the
President, if not incompatible with
public interests, to transmit to the
house, copies of all correspondence
and papers bearing on the recent re-
quest of Lieutenant General Miles to
be assigned to duty in the Philippines
and be allowed to put into effect a
plan to bring about the immediate ces-
sation of hostilties without further loss
of life on either side.
Senate.
Soon after the senate convened to-
day Aldrich, chairman OF the commit
tee on finance reported the bill to re-
peal the war revenue taxes and gave
notice he would call up the measure
for consideration tomorrow. Consid-
Grafton was then resumed of the bill
for the protection of the President.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
Text of Resolutions.


The ultimate decision of the majori-
ty of the caucus was for the Randall
resolution, which follows:
Resolved, By the democratic mem.
bers of the house of representative of
Gus assembled, that the congress of
the United States should. by resolu-
tion, express the sympathy of the peo-
pie of the United States for the people
OF the South African republic and the
Orange Free State in their heroic
struggle to maintain their liberty and
independence.
Resolved, That the congress should
in the spirit of amity and friendship
government, in the interest of human.
ity, to accept overtures for peace, cease
hostilities and endeavor to bring about
just and honorable settlement of ex.
listing differences,to the end that peace
may be established.
Plea for Neutrality.
"Resolved, That the United States
should fairly and honorably maintain a
position of strict neutrality in this con
test between nations friendly to us
and see to it that the neutrality laws
are vigorously and impartially enforc
ed.
"Resolved, That we, as democrats
and representatives of the people, will
use our utmost endeayor to force the
committees now dominated by the re
publican party, having in their charge
resolutions similar to these, to report
the same back to the house, so thai
the congress may give expression
thereon, declaring the sentiments anC
will Of the American people
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
NO SUNDAY BALL IN IOWA.

Blue Law Passes the Lower House
This Morning.
Des Moines, March 2O.-The Nagle
bill prohibiting the playing of baseball
and foot ball on Sunday passed the
house today by vote of So to 16.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
MATCH MADE FOR TERRY.
McGovern Will Meet Benny Yanser
of CHICAGO.

Cincinnati, March 2O.--Sam Harris,
manager of Terry McGovern, an
nounces that he has agred to match
McGovern against Benny Yanger of
Chicago, the fight to take place some
time in May, probably in Louisville.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
LADY RODNEY GETS DIVORCE.
Member of English Nobility Separated
From Husband

London March 20.-Lady Rodney
daughter of Baron Winborne and q
cousin of the Duke of Marlborough
was granted a divorce today from hel
husband, the seventh Baron Rodney
on the grounds of cruelty and inidel
ity H.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
NO REFoRMAToRY.

Senate Defeats Anamosa Prison Propo.
ston
Des Moines, March 20.-The senate
has defeated the bill to convert the
penitentiary at Anamosa into a reform.
atory for men by vote of "a to g. The
bill was smothered with amendments
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
BATsoN AT LAKE CHARLES.

Alleged Murderer of Former Iowa
Family in Jail.
New Orleans. La, March 20-Ed
Batson, the alleged murderer of the
Earl family, at Welsh. La, was safely
landed in jail at Lake Charles yester.
day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
HE BLOWS OFF HIS HEAD.
Charles overstreet, an Adel Butcher
Commits Suicide.

Adel, March 20.-Charles Overstreet
an unmarried man SO years of age
placed a rifle under his chin pulled
the trigger with his foot and tore a
great hole through his head, causing
instant death. Ill health is supposed
to have been the cause of the deed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
Miles Scheme to be Investi-
gated.
RESOLUTION IN HOUSE
Lieutenant Generals Idea to End War
in Philippines is Subject of Inquiry,
Army Bill Is Reported-War Reve.
nue. Measure Tomorrow.

Washington, March 20.-At the op-
ening session of the house today Hull
of Iowa reported the army appropria-
tion bill. The house then resumed
consideration of the river and harbor
hi
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
BELIEVED ALL PERISHED.
Barge Goes to Pieces and Crew Cannot

Be Found.
New York March 20.-An unknown
barge stranded near Bridgehampton on
the south shore of Long Island last
night and went to pieces. The Mecox
station life-saving crew went to the
wrecked vessel this morning but could
find no signs of life there. 1t is be-
lieved all on board were lost.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
FRED GILBERT WINS AGAIN.
Beats Crowd Out in Shooting Tourna
ment at Indianapolis.

indianapolis. March 2O.-Fred Gil
bert, of Spirit Lake. Iowa. was high
gun with 141 out of possible $50, in
the fifteen target events at the tourna-
ment yesterday. Ed Ryke, of Dayton,
Ohio, was second, with 140.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
MERCHANTS vlcTIMIzED.

Mt. Pleasant Business Men Taken In
by Sharper.
Mt Pleasant, March 20.-Three
merchants here were vctimized by
cashing forged checks. The checks
were for $3.50 each. In each case the
man presenting them ade small pur'
chaSeS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
cHAlNMAKERs IN TRUST.
Seventeen Concerns Vote to Form {
Combine

Pittsburg, March 20.-Seventeen
chain manufacturers representing the
largest concerns in the country, at a
meeting here today agreed to terms
of consolidation with capital stock
of from $12.OO0,O00 to $15,000,00O. In
view of the increase in steel bar rates
it was decided to advance prices $4
per ton to take effect at once.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
A HIGH PRICED COW.
Abba Men Sell One for Four Hundred
Dollars.

Kansas City, March 20.-At the sale
of w. R. Nelson's herd of Shorthorns
Village Iilu III. was sold to G. G. Big
Glow & Sons. Hartwick, Iowa. for
$3.50. Second Duchess of Atchison,
calf at side, bred by Ebert & Fall, AL
bia, Iowa, sold to F. M. Marshall,
Blackwater, Mo, for $400.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
PROMOTION FOR Il. CLAY EVANS.
Will Retire When Satisfactory Posi-.
ton Is Found for Him.

Washington, d. c.. March 19.-There
is no longer any doubt that pension
Commissioner Evans will within the
next few months, at the latest, sever
his connection with the pension bu--
reau. to accept from the President a
position which will be substantial
promotion, but which has not yet been
selected
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
FAIR ESTATE TO BE DIVIDED.
California Supreme Court Holds Trust
Clause will be invalid,

San Francisco. March 2O.-The SUI
preme court of this state declares the
trust clause in the will of the late Sen
ator James G. Fair invalid, and the
property will at once be distributed
among the children of the dead SEN
ator. 1t is estimated that the estate
is worth upwards of S20OO0,00O.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
WIND WRECKS CHURCH.
Small Cyclone Tears off Church Spire
and Uproots Trees.

Adams. Mass, March 20.-A small
cyclone in this city tore off the spire
and. belfry of the First Congregational
church, uprooted trees and unroofed
buildings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
REFUSES CALL TO IOWA.

Eastern Pastor Decides Not to Accept
Tabor College Presidency.
Bridgeport Conn, March 20-Rev.
William R. Salmon, pastor of South
Congregational church. has declined
the call to the presidency of Tabor
.Qa) College, extended him last week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
NAMES sTANAHAN.
Is to Be Collector OF Customs for New
York District.

Washington, March 20.-The Presi-
dent today nominated Nevada N
Stanahan to be collector of customs
for district of New York.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
SAY CANAL MAY BE SOLD.
French Civil Government Gives Com.
panY Its Consent,

pany Its Consent.
Paris, March 2O.-On application of
the Panama Canal Co., the civil tri-
bunal today approved the eventual
cession of the canal property to the
United States subject to reserve re-
garding the notifications to be obtain
ed from the Colombian government
concerning articles 20 and 81 Of the
agreement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
LESS THAN 800 MEN ARE IDLE.
Most of 10000 Boston Strikers Are Re

ported at Work.
Boston, March 20.-The strike is
considered practically settled. Less
than 800 of the 10000 men who partic.
ipated in the strike are idle, and prom
inent business men and members of
the state board of arbitration are try
ing to secure their reinstatement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
PRouTY WILL NOT RESIGN.
Will Remain on District Bench Until
His Term Expires December 81.

Des Moines, March l9.-Judge S.
F. Prouty announces that he will not
resign from the district bench, as con-
early in his congressional
campaign, but would remain, on the
bench until his term expires with the
first of next Year,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
STUDENT DISAPPEARS.

Son of Minister at Cnawa Cannot Be
Found.
Grinnell, March 20.-Roy McNarama
the son of Congregational minister
at Onawa and a student at Iowa col
lege cannot be found. Measures are
being taken to locate him. If not
found within reasonable time the
lakes in this vicinity will be dragged.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
TRAFFIC RESUMED.

the Dakotas.
st. Paul, March 20.-Business on
three trans Continental lines, the
Great Northern, Northern Pa
cific and 500, which cross
North Dakota, has about re-
sumed normal conditions. after being
owbOund for nearly a week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
PASSENGERS ARE LANDED.
Etruria's Travellers Are Taken Off and
Reach Southampton.

SOUTHAMPTON, March 20. The
steamer Elbe arrived here today from
the Azore Islands having on board pas,
sengers from the disabled steamer
Etruria.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
ELEVEN MEN DROWN.

Lose Lives in Collision at Sea Be.
tween Fish Boats.
Lisbon, March 20.-In a collision to-
day between fish boats at Carnasear-
eth eleven men were drowned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-20
BILLS NOT EXCESSIVE.
Mckinley's Physicians Will Make
Their Charues Reasonable.

Washington, March 20.-The bills of
the physicians who attended the late
President Mckinley will be transmit
ted to congress at an early date. They
are fair and in no wise excessive, it is
said.