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Evening journal., 1902-01-14
POSTOFFICE RECEIPTS
LARGEST YET REPORTED
Business Increased Last Year to The
Amount Of Quarters
Work Large

Assistant Postmaster Billany thil
morning made public the report OF th,
local postofiico for the three month.
ended December 81. It is a gratifying
review Of the quarters work, showing
as It does. the largest gross receipts In
the history OF the city Office, and clos.
ing a year, the business OF which has
been unequaled here.
From the sale OF stamps, postal
cards and envelopes during tho quar-
ter, the department received $2S,Oi0. .sS
and from miscellaneous sources the
sum OF S492.94. making total receipts
Of S2S.503.S2. The expenditures during
the quarter were s13,9735O For the
corresponding quarter of 1900. the de-
Dartment received from the sale of
stamps, etc. the sum of S26,252.14.
The expenses were Sl3.349.01.
For the twelve months ended De-
cember 81 Mr.. Billany reports receipts
from all sources as S104. .3994s, and ex-
penses as S52.S39.59. For the year 1900
the receipts were s97,594.29 and ex-
penses s4S.1SS.OS.
Although last years expenses are
about $4,000 over those of the previous
year. tho figures do not indicate that
the department has been unnecessarily
eXtravagent IL is explained that salar-
les ofmany of the carriers and clerks in
the Office have been increased by con-
gressional action and two clerks have
been added TO the force. All things
being equal, the business OF the de-
partment has increased 60 the amount
OF $4,000 during the year. a record OF
which the postonice officials are
proud
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
RESTRAINING ORBRR AGAINST DURRS
Port Penn Man Wants All tho Profits
From Sale Of Patent Harness

Erasms h. Eker. Of Port Penn.
through his attorney L. p. Waldo
Marvin. of Hartford Conn. has filed
In United States Court an action In
equity against Frank S. Dure q Co.. Of
this city Summons have been issued
and argument on the rule will be heard
before Judge, Bradford on February 3.
Mr.. Eker's action is 90 restrain the
local company from deriving profit on
a patent hrceching which Mr.. Ekcr
says the company has placed on the
market In his bill. the complainant
contends that he alone Is entitled to
the proceeds of the sale Of this par
ticular piece Of harness, he having OBJ
tanned United States letters patent on
10 on February /, 1901.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
DIRECTORS
MEET AS USUAL
Organization Effected in Mr..
MeIVin'S Absence
CARTER As PRESIDING OFFICER
But Little Doubt That He Will be
Permanent President Of New
BODY
CARTER As PRESIDING OFFICER

James -. Carter presided az the weekly
meeting of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment this morning. and there appears 20
be hut little doubt that he will continue
TO act in such a capacity.
Owing 20 the fact that he could not
make the necessary arrangements for
giving bond. Thomas II. Melvin, one of
the new directors. could not assume his
duties. Andrew L. Johnson was on
hand, however, and assumed charge in
the manner of a veteran. In order that
the weekly payroll might not be held up.
IL was decided 10 organize IN order that
such business as possible might be trans.
acted. The absence of Mr. Melvin will
make change in the organization pos
siblc, though not probable for IL Is the
universal opinion that Mr.. Carter will
continue 10 act as president.
Mr.. Melvin. 10 is understood. will give
his bond In City Court tomorrow. and
the president will be- named Immediately
afierward.
The meeting this morning was brief
and hut little business was gone over.
The weekly payroll for the week end
ing December 2S, which was approved
and ordered paid by the old board ON De-
ccmbcr 81, was as follows. Labor. $3.50.
gi carts, S25O.35.
The weekly payroll for week ending
January II was' Labor, s2O9.e3; carts,
S563.0S
The City Treasurer reported balance
of Sl4.22667.
The sewer permits issued were APP
proved by the directors
The passage of bills was referred owing
10 the fact that organization had not
been effected.
MIR. Garter reported that the majority
of work was finished and said there is
but little In progress just now
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
ASSOCIATION TO
HAVH COOP HRATION
BOardOf Education Discusses
Mckinley Day ObSorV-
anCeS

The Mckinley Memorial Association
in it's Mckinley Day observance. will
have the cooperation Of a committee OF
five from the Board OF Education. The
committee is as follows: President
lShortlidgo, Messrs. Adair. Frantz.
Horn and Fraim and Superintendent
Twitmyer will act in conjunction with
them.
Judge Gray, Bishop Coleman. john S.
Rossell, William j. Hofmann and Her
bert n. Fell representing the McKin-
ley Association, waited on the board
last night and explained the nature Of
the cooperation desired
Judge Gray acted as spokesman and
after thanking the Board OF Education
for hearing, explained THAT the Nc
kinley Association desired to broaden
its efforts. and il knew of no better
way in which the homes of the people
could be reached than through the
pupils of the public schools.
Judge Gray said tIhe association has
raised about $1,000 by contributions
and subscriptions, but ne believes the
amount can be increased greatly If a
deeper interest can be awakened in the
people
Il am aware, said the Judge. that
IL is a delicate matter to ask children
of schools to raise money for any pur-
pose, but this is such an exceptional
case-One of which ! believe there is
no precedent
Our desire, gentlemen is that on
January %. the birthday anniversary
.of William Mckinley. appropriate ex-
.ercises be held In the schools Of the
city. That the children be given a half
holiday in order to take part in the
exercises. and to make whatever dona-
tions they or their families, feel they
can do without a burden to them
selves In this manner IT. may be pos
sible TO erect a memorial worthy Of
ourselves, and a fitting and lasting
tribute to our late President"
The talk of Judge Gray was followed
by a few remarks by Bishop Coleman
who said that by such exercises the
committee hoped to do something to
wards broadening the patriotism of the
children.
IF the children can be taught some
thing Of the virtues and life of McKin-
ley, the Board of Education. said
Bishop Coleman. will be justified in
aiding the association
John S. Rossell suggested that the
board appoint a committee to cooper
ale with the committee having in
charge the Mckinley Day celebration
The matter later was taken up as
routine business. and was discussed al
length some Of the members objected
to the board favoring the children
making contributions. because they
felt that il would be embarrassing for
.one dhilh TO give only a mite. while
Ia deslCmate might give considerably
more. The matter was discussed by
Messrs. Morrow. Adlir. Horn. Fraim
.O'DOnneM DR.. Frantz, and several
Others, all of whom were heartily in
favor of having the children hold ap-
prOpriate Mckinley Day exercises.
Upon p motion of Mr. Adair il was
decided to appoint the above given
committee 70 cooperate with that Of
ths Mckinley Mem crial Association in
arranging for the services.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
To Name Kaiser's Yacht Alice

Washington, Jan. i4-Another deli
cate act Of International courtesy may be
performed 10y the Kaiser toward this
country. ID was learned today on excel
lent authority that not content with hav-
ing Miss Roosevelt do the christening,
Emperor William will call his new steel
hulled schooner yacht now building at
Shooters Island the Alice. in honor Of
the Presidents daughter, and for a cousin
of the Emperor, whose name also is
Alice.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
WOMEN At THE POLLS
Dover Is Deciding the Question Of
Library or No Library

The women of the State capital have
the opportunity today to vote at the
ELECTION to decide whether or not Dover
shall have a free public library. main
tanned partly at the expense of the
municipality and partly of the state.
So great is tho interest OF the Century
Club women in the question that they
ARE keeping open hOaue at their club
house TO instruct all women Who may
desire TO vote.
Miss Florence Bayard Kane the H.
hrary expert, who superintends me
work of the State Library Commission.
addressed a large meeting of women
Yesterday i'm the interests of The work.
her subject being Town Libraries and
Library Work"
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
SPOUTS AND CUTTERS
FOR EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Al a meeting Of the Building Com
mittee Of the Trustees Of the Poor. held
at farnhmst yesterday, il was decided
to put CUTTERS and spouts on the now
Emergency Hospital, and the contract
was awarded 10 George H. Stadley, OF
this city. The work will be begun at
once.
The cost Of the new building will
he $500, instead of $4,000, as re-
poired.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
INTERNATIONAL GAME or POLITICS
Believed That the Kaiser Is Working to
This End With Roosevelt

Washington, Jan. ii.-president Roose-
Welt Is being drawn into game Of inter
national politics. Curiously enough, his
opponent is the one man among European
monarchs whom in the popular mind at
least, he most closely resembles In spirit
and temperament Emperor William of
Germany. AZ present the Emperor is
forcing the game, but It will soon be
President Rooseveh's move and the
whole diplomatic world is awaiting the
result.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
RIVER and HARBOR WORK
INTERESTING CITIZENS

In the office of e. r. Warner ycster-
day afternoon another conference of
the River and Harbor Committee of the
Board of Trade was held. and further
arrangements made TO present viii
mington's r1ver and harbOr needs be-
fore the National Committee in Wash
ington tomorrow Those present at
the melting yesterday we're MIR. Warner,
Alvin r. Morrison, Charles w. Pusey.
Samuel X. Smith, William LawtOn.
George B. Moore. and Daniel w. Tay-
lcr. The committee inspected the river
this morning. and will present its
findings in Washington tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
tie Murdered Two Persons |

New York. Jan. i4.-Policeman William
II. Ennis, of the Adams street station.
Brooklyn shot and killed his wife and
his mother-in-law this morning. He then
escaped. The tragedy occurred at the
home of Ennis, at Rockaway and Flat
lands avenue, Canarsie He is 30 years
old. had been In the police force since
1893, and had fine record II is believed
that domestic infelicity led 10 the tragedy
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
Big sLeamer stranded

Cowes. Isle of Wight. Jan. 14.-The
British steamer Braemer Castle. Of the
Castle Mail Company, which sailed from
Cape Town December 26 for Southamp.
ton, stranded at high tide early this
morning on Gurnard Ledge. Isle or
Wight and remains fast. She is not
leaking.
The eighty-iive passengers on board the
steamer were landed by a tender.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
PropI1erlY pamaeed pY EIre

Slight fire in-the house Of DR.. ]. P.
Parm. No 616 West Seventh street.
this morning damaged the property to
the extent Of SIS. The blaze origi-
mated from a torch which was being
used in thawing a frozen water pipe.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
Mine Ere Was Fatal

Harishornc, l. r.. Jan. IA fire
started in the new slope No at Dow.
one of the principal tributaries Of the
Choctaw Coal system. yesterday after
noon. -Four bodies have thus far been
brought 10 the surface. Probably ten
more are in the mine.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
Annie r. ConeIly Leaves

The three masted schooner Annie r.
Conelly of Savannah Ga. which has
been disCharging a cargo Of white pine
at the yards Of the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company and the Jackson
and Sharp Company, left the latter
company's yards yesterday for Phila-
dclphia
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
TO OPEN THE CAMPAIGN
Republican Committee TO Hold Meet
ings Weekly After Januarv al

ings Weekly After January 81
H. II. Bil'any. chairman of the Re-
publican city organization. has called
meetings az the First District Exeou-
tive Committee for every week to ar
range for the coming campaign This
is the earliest opening of a campaign
in this State i'm recent
years. The Regular Repub-
hcan County Committee Is 20 meet ON
January 81 Congressman Ball is the
county chairman. but Richard G.. Buck
ingham presides over the body. II is
said the Addicks Republicans are pre-
pairing for a convention in February 10
size up the situation.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
Trolley Car Strikes Horse

A horse driven by Howard Stats. Of
Marshallton. was struck by Delaware
avenue car No. 3. az Eighth and Mar
ket streets this morning. The ear was
going at a slow rate Of speed and the
horse was not injured to any great ex-
tent
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
viii Move Loan Office

Nathan Levy, manager Of Elite Levy's
pawnhroking business, has purchased the
Y. x. Robinson building at Fourth and
Market streets, and viii move the bust
ness there on March 25 The price paid
Tor the building is $4,000.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
sids ReIng ReeeIved

At the Office Of the Water Depart
ment To-Day proposals are being re-
ceived for printing the report Of the
chief engineer. Bids will close at
O'Clock D. m.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14
Herberl l. Rice a Candidate

Herbert l.. Rice is candidate for at
torney for the Trustees of the Poor. Mr.
Rice is a young member OF the bar His
friends are working for him aud will pre-
sent his case 40 the February meeting.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14

Grip goes to lungs or kidneys. Bra
zilian Balm kills the germs quick.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14

8 BRIGHT WOMAN
Uses Csrtmell's Stove Enamel.
Evening journal., 1902-01-14

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16

law. A shrewd lawyer can fill thei 4
eyes with subtle dust, and successful A.
ly play on their prejudices and excl Ie
their emotions. And they bring in he
most preposterous and unjust verde as.
But try your case to the court : If
the judge is anShonest man, and r 4 a
corrupt scoundrel ready to take bril-. es.
you stand some show of getting a sen.
sible Judgment. For the judge Us a
trained man. He is not easily ii UNI.
plugged by partisan attorneys. Hi, &C.
tually knows some law. He is USUALLY
fair, and the thought of a corporation
does not give him rabies or Jim; Jams.
The jury, instead of being tlse big
thing it is claimed to be, is really one
of the least useful of our public instit,1.
tons, and the public and the cause of
justice would be well served, by its
total abolition. Try cases to- courts.
You'd save time and money by doing
1t. ],
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16

paign hats. That it has certain impor-
lance in the proper conduct of the af-
fairs of the army is conceded by those
who are at all familiar with the prac-
tees in this direction. AS matter of
detail it has come into Importance
through the necessity of keeping in
tropical countries large garrisons of
troops.
The campaign hat has become dis
tinctive feature of the uniform of the
United States army. 1t has become
familiar to the eyes of the, people of
many nations since our soldiers have
circumnavigated the globe, travelling
to and from the Philippines It's prac-
ticability has been demonstrated to
the armies of the world powers, with
whom the American soldiers served
during the campaign in China It is
better than the cork helmets and per-
forated caps used by the English in
the Soudan and in India. 1t has the
helmet of the Germans far outclassed.
1t is the most comfortable, the most
durable and has proven to be the best
headgear for general9a campaign SER
vice of any used in the world. Natur-
ally since the invasion of the tropical
climates, the manner of creasing
and wearing the hat has attracted
considerable attention. Formerly the
hat was worn with crease in the top
of the hat similar to a fedora. This
style has been found to be objection-
able from the fact that it lessons the
air space above the head and in the
rainy season collects the water. One
of the favorite styles among the sol
diers in the tropical climates is that
of creasing the hat SO as to bring it
to point. With the different styles
used by the men the uniformity in the
appearance of a company or regiment
of soldiers has been materially affect
ed. This, no doubt, is the primary
cause of the attention given by the
inspector general to this part of the
soldiers uniform. With a certain
style adopted by the authorities of the
army this difficulty would be overcome
and would prevent, the drawing of the
hat into such grotesque shapes as is
now done and greatly enhance the ap
pearance of the army when assembled
as a body.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16
UNIFORMITY IN NATIONAL
GUARD.

A uniform militia in this country,
for years the vision of military men,
seems now about to become real
ity. AS We. understand the situation
a bill has passed the house in which
the Objectionable features have been
eliminated. 1t has been objected that
such a bill would take the control of
the militia from the hands of the gov
ernors of the states. The amendments
to the bill passed by the house, how
ever, have eliminated these objection
able features. The act should now be
passed by the senate, if it be consti-
tutional and along the lines indicated,
because a homogeneous militia is an
exceedingly desirable thing to any
country and especially to the United
States on account of its small standing
army. A militia equipped by the govern
ment and taught by regular army off
GERS, should be ready to meet the needs
of the country in time of war, without
the weeks that have heretofore been
necessarily spent in camp getting the
men into shape. The uniformity of
arms with those used by the regular
army has long been recognized as ne
cessity to making most eff
Gent national guard. Such require
ment is, now recognized by the citi-
zens and has long been felt by those
of military mind. 1t is to be hoped
that this bill will be made law and
that the work of harmonizing the
state guards will be speedily accom-.
plished.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16
FRENcH RELIGIOUS ORDERS.


The enforcement of the French law
OF associations, which legislation was
enacted at the instance of the late
Waldeck-Rousseau ministry, is most
uncompromising. 1t has had for its
object the suppression of the religious
orders, which used to be SO numerous
in France. Premier M. Combes is
evidently determined that this object
shall be obtained. Many of the con-
gregations which the law involved
decided not to apply to the govern
ment for authorization, taking the
ground that to do SO would be useless.
They simply accepted the situation as
1t confronted them and left the coun-
try. That their action was wise is
substantiated by the recent events.
Others of these organizations to the
number of siXty-one asked for official
approval, which the law has made the
requisite for their continued exist
ence. 1t is now announced that fifty
four out of the siXty-one have been
refused permission to maintain their
existence. The remaining seven have
been referred to the legislature and it
is not to be doubted that it will speed
lily decide that they too must go.
This is recognized as most extraor-
binary situation. The most striking
feature of it is the seeming absolute
acquiescence of the country in the
extremely radical course which is
being pursued. From the American
viewpoint it is impossible to recon
cile the closing of religious schools
and the suppression of religious Or
ders with the principles of republican
ism. These things seem to us fla
grant invasion of that personal lib
erty, of that freedom of conscience,
which republican institutions are es-
tablished to protect But that is evil
IDENTIFY not the way this action is re-
garded by the French people. The
government is being sustained in it's
proceedings by large majority of the
members of the chamber of deputies,
which was but recently elected. The
objection to the proceedings has
been from one province and has not
been distinguished by a great degree
of earnestness.
1t is impossible to avoid the conclu-
sion that the French people desire the
suppression of the orders. Any other
conclusion would be at variance with
the practices and workings of the
French authorities. This state of af-
fairs exists, even though the party in
power is a minority party. This pas
siveness on the part of the general
public can have but one meaning :: the
country either approves or. is indiffer-
ent to what is going on.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16
SUPPORT THE ARMY OFFICERS.

The National Anti-Saloon league has
declared that the enforcement of the
anti-canteen law has been of bene-
fit to the United States army and it
announces its intention of fighting any
proposition to repeal that measure.
Experienced army officials whom it
cannot be doubted have an interest in
the efficiency of the military, report
that the operation of this law has had
a most demoralizing effect upon the
men in the service of Uncle Sam.
They advise the repeal of that law and
the re-establishment of the post can
teen. In considering this question the
members of the anti-saloon league pro-
mulgate no specific reasons why the
law should be maintained. In issuing
their statement they appear to be con
tent with an attack upon the high ar
my officers, claiming that they have
pursued course extremely unfavor-
able to this bit of legislation.
1t will be remembered, however,
that during the time this bill was be-
ing discussed in congress there were
some army officers who favored it.
Others, appeared willing to try it, but
the greater majority Of these men,
who from their experience; saw the
deplorable conditions that would I'M
questionably follow the enactment
and enforcement of that law, bitterly
opposed it. That their forecast of the
results has been shown correct is I'M
deniable. Definite recommendations
have been made by the secretary of
war and numerous army officers, and
substantial reasons given by them for
the restoration of the post canteen.
To say the least it seems exceeding
ly presumptive for laymen to attempt
to outline methods for the administra-
ton of the army affairs. Through the
efforts of the officers now in command
the United States army has attained a
high degree of efficiency. These men
have directed our military through
period of war to a successful and
honorable consummation. They have
given to their country life of ser.
vice. That they are moved by desires
to secure what is best for the soldiers
is evident and that they are capable
of determining what is best cannot be
denied. In view of these facts the
people of the United States should
listen to reason and give to the army
those things that in the eyes of it's
officers are for its best interests.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-16

vestigation cannot at this time be
ventured, nor can it be even intimated
what will be the recommendations Of
the commission. 1t is, however, Ger.
tain that the investigation will be a
thorough one. The people will know
of the conditions that prevail in those
regions and it is not to be doubted
that the current of public opinion will
have a material influence upon the fin
al adjudication of the affairs in the
anthracite regions.