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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-18
Craiamoor GOSSIP.

Delaytd.I 50 2
Miss Mollie Lynch is visitinSpln
Pittsburg, Pa. y
Miss Bessie Holden has been visit
Ing at Johnstown. &,
a. G. Bumgardner who has b1en
very low is convaleseing. -
Mrs Albert Parks,of Grassland, Has
been visiting In these parts. %
y, D.-Rlair.has rssganized little
AMY otSundaSseh3l children, w4Sm
he 'taees to Sunday school here.
John Robinson, Of your city, SIN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS here. y
Z Rrok II. S. RusgRir is now at IBIS
father.in-law j. G. Dix. p
G. B. Patton, our hustling merchant
hasitfullyr reteveredstrom the I'll.
mary shock. Z
4 W.T.. BumRardner ard j. F. join
son. two Of our foremost and loyalH
publicans, went Wheeling this wick
as delegates to the congressional cep-
-ren4ieq7. Although mute, Mr.. Bgp-
gardner has a vote that counts Just
the same,
Our people were pleased to see onehf
Clarksburg's horseless carriages cope
auto.mobllng up this way Sunday
with lady and gentleman theretn&
/ SasNq9lfPeeple attended lie
RcelSdfattonaf 56hnstown the 4th aid
every one reported grand and exca-
et tR4. TAespeech of Rev. QueSn
was especially enjoyed.
PANsY's SISTER,
Eoon .qGaI-L-I III ; - Eli.
Summer complaint isunusually pre-
alenI among small children tbs
season A well developed. case in TIE
writer's family was cured last wax
by the timely use of ChamberlaiAs
Collie, Cholera and -Diarrhaea RemcH
one OF the best patent mediciN>s
manufactured and which Is always
kept on hand at the home of ye scriN.
fThB is nl<S nteSded as free puff pr
3-thdlomFaSs, Nv do not advertise
with US, but TO benefit little sutTerU9s
who may not be within easy accessAf
Ia physician. No family should e
without bottle OF this medicine ii
1tlhe House, especially in summer ting.
Lansing, Iowa Journal. For sale y
Geo Z stone, druggist s5,lmts
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
MAY BE A STRIKE.
Outlook is for Trouble at Swift and Ar.
mour Packinq Plants.

nour Packing Plants.
Chicago. Sept. 2.-Hundreds of cots
have been taken into the plants of Ar
mour & Co., and Swift & Co at the
stock yards within the last three days
The butchers there who have present
ed demands for an increase in wages
and are now awaiting an answer, think
it means that their demands will be re-
fused
Paris, Sept. 2.-The minister of the
marine, Pelletan. in view of further
eruptions on Mount Pelee. on the Is
land of Martinique, has ordered the
commander of the French Antilles
squadron to send warships immediate
ly to Bass-Terre. Island of Guadaloups,
and there await further orders.
Earthquake in Venezuela.
Caracas, Sept. PA strong earth
quake shock was felt at Carupano Sat,
urday, at nine o'clock in the evening.
1t was accompanied by a noise, which
was heard along the whole shore of
the Caribbean sea.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
SHOULDN'T THROW ROCKS.

Judge Moon Cautions Mrs. Emma
Robinson Agaisnt Throwing Pebbles,
This morning Mrs. Emma Robinson
who resides at 317 East Maple avenue,
was in police court on a charge of
disturbing the peace Information was
sworn out by Mrs. Margaret Hen
derson, who resides next door to Mrs.
Robinson, charging the defendent with
throwing rock through window in
her home. Police Judge Moon found
Mrs. Robinson guilty and fined her
$40, which was remitted during good
behavior This is not the first time
that the Robinson woman has been in
police court, and this morning Judge
Moon cautioned her that the next Of
fense would not be dealt with so
leniently.
Andy Bolton was the only other Of
fender and he was given three days
for vagrancy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
SILVER WEDDING AT AGENCY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rail Celebrate Twenty
fifth Wedding Anniversary.

fifth Wedding Anniversary.
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Rail, of Agen-
cy, recently celebrated their twenty
fifth wedding anniversary by inviting
number of their friends and relatives
to spend the day with them. Quite
a number were present including sew
eral from this city, who were glad of
the opportunity to meet with these es-
Unable people and to congratulate
them on their silver wedding anniver-
sary. Mr.. and Mrs. Rail We're the re-
cipients of some beautiful silverware.
which was presented them by their
friends. Those present were: Mrs. NJ.
H. Williams and daughter Hazel, Mrs.
George Gates, Mrs. w. V. Cockerell,
and Mrs. f. B. Hyatt, of .Ottumwa;
Mrs. Owen Sutton and Mrs. l. E. Fish
er, of Madaline; Mrs. R. S. Thomas,
Mrs. Fred Stark, Mrs. Harry Creamer
and Miss Elsie Smith. of Beulah; Mrs.
c. c. Creamer, of Agency; Mr. and
Mrs Lon Creamer and Mrs. A. NJ Ut
terbach and daughter Blanche, of He'd
rick: Miss Grace Sterling, of Compe-
tine, and Miss Cora Timonds. of Bla-
densburg.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
Nations Executive Will Arrive in
Ottumwa Sept. 80 at 7:15 pm.
WILL Be IN THE CITY NINE HOURS
Dispatch Received This Morning by
Calvin Manning From Major John
F. Lacey-committee Will Meet
This Afternoon to Arrange Program.

President Roosevelt will arrive in
this city on September 80, at 7:15 p.
m and will remain until 4:30 o'clock
next morning. The above information
was received this morning in a dis
ioosa from George B. Cortelyou, secre-
tary to the President. Major Lacey
then communicated the news to Mr..
Manning, in this city Late this after
noon meeting will be held when the
program to be carried out on
the occasion of the Presidents visit
will be arranged. 1t is understood
that it is the plan of the committee to
hold public meeting in one of the
opera houses so that the citizens of OF
tumwa may have an opportunity of
nearing President Roosevelt talk. The
dispatch received this morning by Mr..
Manning read as follows:
Oyster Bay, Sept. 4, 1902
Hon. John F. Lacey, Oskaloosa, Ia:
The itinerary arrangement for the
Presidents northwestern trip in
cludes:
Arrive Oskaloosa, via Rock Is
land. 6 p. M, Sept. so. Leave 6:15,
arrive Ottumwa, 7:15, remaining there
until 4:30 next morning.
Have wired this information to
Governor Cummins, at his request. and
asked him to be good enough to give
me the name of the chairman of local
committee, for the occasion. and re-
quest the latter to wire me at earliest
practicable moment, provisional
program, covering the time
1t is important that the following
points be understood: Committees
will be received, only at places they
represent Local committees should
be limited in number. as far as posi-
BILE. No reception of any kind will
be held Drives being substituted for
them, wherever practicable. Public
meeting should be non-partisan in
character.
THE itinerary and time allowance
for each point, must be adhered to alb,
solutely The above requirements
have been found eminently practicable
upon many spreyious@Arips.
George b. Cortelyou, Secretary
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
Burlington to Survey From
Des Moines to Sioux City.
WANT WESTERN TRAFFIC
Will Be an Extension of Abba and
Des Mones Line-For Shorter Line
Between Chicago and the North
west.

Des Moines, Sept. 4.-The Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy road is contem-
plating the building of an extension
Of its Abba & Des Moines division
northwest through Iowa to Sioux City
survey has been ordered and work
will he commenced on it in a short
time. The instructions are that the
shortest possible line consistent with
maintenance be obtained and that it
be huill to grades equally as easy as
those Of other roads entering Sioux
City from the east.
Inc distance from Des Moines to
Sioux City by direct line would be
about 16O miles. The rail routes now
in operation are about 200 miles long.
Aftea Western Traffic.
Il is the understanding that the Bur
lington road has two objects in view
III figuring on a Des Moines and Sioux
City line. One is to put it in position
To bid for the packing house business
ois OF Sioux City, which is coming to
be an important freight item, and the
other Is TO secure connection with
the Burlington's Great Northern roads
IL South Dakota, southern Minnesota
and northern Nebraska which center
in Sioux City. Such a connection
would enable the Hill allied roads to
haLdle grain to Chicago and beyond
via Des Moines and the Burlington
main line at a considerable reduction
In the expense now necessary in han
ding it through Minneapolis and st.
Paul! The route now is either north
or east from Nebraska, South Dakota
and Minnesota to Minneapolis, and
tier over the Burlington's river divi-
sion down the east bank of the Missis-
sippi river to Burlington and then into
Chicago. route that is from 200 to
seEenty-tive miles longer from all
points west of Minneapolis and st.
Paul than would be the proposed route
via Sioux City and Des Moines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
oTTUMWA TEACHER CHOSEN.
Miss Elsie Throne is Principal Of
Batavia, IT., High School.

Miss Elsie Throne, S12 West Fourth
street, left this morning on Burlington
No. 16 for Batavia. ILL.,, where she has
accepted the position of principal of
the West high school Miss Throne
graduated from the Ottum-
wa high school and taught
for about four years in the He'd
rick school. For the past two years
she has been taking special course
at the University of Chicago. Her
many friends in this city will be pleas
ed to learn of her advancement in her
chosen profession.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
ORDER ExHuMArloN.
viii Investigate Cause of Death OF
Hospital Inmates.

Chicago, Sept. Investigation into
the administration OF the Presbyteri-
an hospital was begun here today as
a result OF the complaints made by
Coroner Traeger, of carelessness that,
it is said, recently caused the death of
three women patients in the hospital in
mysterious manner. Judge Chytraus
granted the coroner an order for the
eXhumation OF the body of Mrs. Kath-
crime Dubsky, one of the decedent, in
order to learn the cause of her death.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
chapman Released

The case of the state of Iowa VS..
John Chapman. in which the defend
ent is charged with resisting an Of
ficer, was dismissed this morning in
the court of JusticI o. l.. Campbell.
the defendent paying the costs. Chap
man was charged with drawing a gun
on Deputy Sheriff j. y, Stevens. on
August 80, when that officer attempted
to arrest him. Mr.. Stephens asked
the court TO dismiss the charge.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
Knox Says President Cannot
Interfere in Miners Strike.
WRIGHT MAKES REPORT
Labor Commissioner Declares That
Confidence Is Lacking Between ope-
rator and Miner-This Is Given as
Cause of Trouble.

Washington, Sept president
Roosevelt has no power whatever to
intervene in the coal strike in the an
thracite fields of Pennsylvania. This
is the conclusion of Attorney General
Knox, reached after consideration of
the special report made by Commis-
sioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright, who
was selected by the President to in
vestigate the situation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
ATTACKS MoNTAuk.
Navy Makes Demonstration Against
Long Island Fort.

-SiiS iS'ei'0 VI
Montauk, L. l., Sept. 4.-Montauk
was attacked by the enemy's ships this
morning. The Mayfiour appeared in
Fort Pond bay at o'clock. She was
followed by the Panther and Supply
The weather was misty and the yes
sells were not detected until they had
entered the bay.
Attack Signal Station.
New London, Conn, Sept An Of
fetal dispatch given out at the army
headquarters here says that ten boat
loads of marines from the two cruisers
landed at Montauk Point today ana
attacked the signal station there.
Brooklyn Leaves New Bedford.
New Bedford Mass, Sept. 4.-The
cruiser Brooklyn which struck a rock
in Buzzards Bay yesterday, left today
under it's own steam. The extent of
the damage sustained by the vessel, if
any, is unknown here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
Attack Signal Station.
Brooklyn Leaves New Bedford.
GOES TO FEDERAL COURT.
Injunction Against Colorado Fuel and
Iron Co. Mefore Judge Caldwell.

Iron Co. Mefore Judge Caldwell.
Denver, Sept. 4.-The United States
circuit court has assumed jurisdiction
in the suit of George e, Bartlett for
an injunction to restrain the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Co. from holding its an
nual election of officers. Suit was
brought in the district court of this
state and Judge Mullins granted an
"ex-parte" injunction, causing an in
definite postponement of the election,
which was to have been held in this
city August 20. The attorneys for
John w. Gates and his associates, who
are seeking to gain control of the COM
pany, petitioned the federal court to
assume jurisdiction in the case and the
application has been granted by Judge
Caldwell.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.
Eruption of Mont PeIee Causes 1860
Deaths.

Deaths.
Castries Island, st. Lucia, Sept. A.
Genarmarie, of Martinique reports Of
ficially that LOGO persons were killed
and $50 injured by the latest showers
of the fiery hail from Mont Pelee.
Warships and steamers are taking the
inhabitants from the coast villages,
where the people from the inland
places have also gathered for the safe
ty. The survivors. who reached Fort
De France, describe the eruption as
being the most violent yet expert
enced
The coast telephone service reports
that violent eruption of the Sou
Friere volcano on the island of St
Vincent was observed at midnight.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
MERGER ANSWER FILED.
Northern Securities Company Denies
Allegations in COMPLAINT.

st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 2.-The North
ern Securities company has filed an
answer to the suit brought by the gov
ernment to prevent the consolidation
of the Northern Pacific railway and
the Great Northern railway. The an
swer makes general denial of the
complaint.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
SENATORS IN CONFERENCE.
Quay and Penrose Find No Method
for Settlement of Strike.

Philadelphia, Sept. 4.-United
States Senators Quay and Penrose,
held protracted conference yester-
day with President Baer of the Read
ing railway, with reference to the mi
ners' strike. After the conference
Quay said, I'VE went over the situa-
tion thoroughly and are now satisfied
that nothing can be accomplished at
the present time" Politics will not
be allowed to interfere in this strike
was Baer's only comment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
DEATH OF LITTLE CHILD.
Infant Son of MIR. and Mrs. F. A. HouL
Passes AWay.

The death of Donnie, the two year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Houk, oc,
CURED at 8 o'clock last night at the
family residence, two miles southeast
of Kirkville. The funeral services
We're held this afternoon at the resi-,
dence and the interment was made in
the Kirkyillc cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
VESSEL RUNS ASHORE.
Life Savers Attempt to Reach Dis.
tressed in Heavy Sea.

Detroit, Mich. Sept Am Evening
News special from Alpena says: "A
large schooner is ashore on the Mid
die island. The vessel is flying dis
tress signal. The wind is blowing at
fifty miles per hour and the crew is in
serious danger. - Life savers from Mid
die island are trying to reach the
wreck in the heavy seas.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
ROBERTS MAY RESIGN SOON.
Director OF Mint Generally Contemplate
ing Early Retirement.

Washington, Sept. 2.-It is general
ly understood among the treasury de-
partment officials that George Roberts
director of the mint, will tender his
resignation to the President after the
completion Of his annual report. Mr.
Roberts was appointed from Iowa.
There has been no suggestions made
as to his probable SUCCESSOR.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
For Arbitration Committee.

He suggests that there should be an
organized committee on conciliation
composed Of representative of the op
orators and the new union anthracite
employees, to which all grievances
should be referred for investigation
and that it's decision should be final
and binding upon all parties and that
there should be no interference with
non-union men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
Confidence is Lacking.

Washington, Sept. 4.-The report of
Carol D. Wright, commissioner of la.
bor, on the anthracite strike has been
made public. Wright finds no conf
dence existing between 2he employers
and the employees. This he believes is
one of the chief causes of the difficult
ties between the operators and the
miners. He suggests that it would be
reasonable and just for the operators
to concede at once the nine hour day
for a period of six months as an eXper-
iment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
ORDER is RESTORED.
Hungarian Mob Quieted by Martial
Law

Agram, Hungary, Sept. 4.-The pro-
clamation of the martial law here yes
terday afternoon resulted in the res
toration of order. The police have re-
placed the military in patolling the
streets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
OTHER NATIONS REJOICE.
Rulers Send Congratulations on Es
cape of the President.

Washington, Sept 4.-Messages of
congratulation over the escape of the
Pres dent from the accident yesterday
have begun to come to the state de-
partment from abroad. One of the
first was the following from Emperor
William of Germany.
"Pdsen, Sept. 4.-To the President
at Washington: With all the Ameri.
cans, | praise Providence that He saw
ed your life from the terrible acci-
don't
Signed, William IR
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
"REPUD|A7 DRS" WIN OUT
ROOSEVELT NOT IN DANGER
'R. LUNG SAYS HE EXPECTS NO SERIOUS RESULTS

DR. LUNG HE EXPECTS NO SERIOUS RESULTS FROM Ac
CIDENT
OYSTER BAY SEPT. 4.-DR. LUNG RoosEvELT's OFFICIAL
PHYSICIAN SAID THIS MORNING ANTICIPATED NO Sc
RoUs RESULTS TO THE PRESIDENT FROM YESTERDAYS Ac.
cIDENT. GRAND BORIS WAS THE PRESIDENTS GUEST
AT LUNCHEON TODAY. ACCOMPANIED BY COUNT
cussIN, THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
DEATH OF A. C. PICKETT.
Father of George Pickett Died This
Morning at His Home in keosauoua.

"o''h''S az 10 'io''e III NeoSauqua.
George Pickett, of the Courier COM
posing room, received a telegram this
morning announcing the death of his
father, A. c. Pickett which occurred
this morning at 12:45 o'clock at his
home in Keosauqua. Mr.. Pickett left
this morning on the Rock Island for
Keosauqua to attend the funeral,
which will be held at that place to-
morrow afternoon. The deceased was
62 years of age and was an old set
tier of Van Buren county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
DIES IN DENTISTS CHAIR.
Administration of chloroform Previ-
ousiy Proves Fatal.

Chicago. Sept. 2.-Mrs. Ana orn,
1888 West Ontario street died yester-
dayafternoon while under the intiu-
ence of chloroform in dental office
where she had gone y have teeth ex-
traeted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
DEFER CAR MEMS CASE.

Held to Answer for Pittsfield Acct
dent.
Pittstield, Mass, Sept. 4.-The case
of Motorman Madden and Conductor
James Kelly, who We're in charge of
the car which struck the tallyho con-
tanning the President and his party
yesterday. was today postponed for
Two weeks
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04

Des Moines. Sept. 1.-The resolu-
tions committee, which has been de-.
layed in it's caucus, did not report to
the convention yesterday afternoon
until all the nominations had been
made. Many of the delegates had
gone to the ball game and many more
were anxious to get away and chafed
considerably at the delay
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Little Falls herald., 1902-09-19
The St. faal Store.

A great STORE, immense stock o]
goods for all, attentive clerks, care.
full and energetic management.
That's the St. Paul store, of which
Fred Joesting il the local manager.
This is among the stores which make
Little Falls famous. With it's new
addition Z 200 feet of space are oc-
cupied, with a basement of the sane
size. Known all over this section as
a great dry goods store, the place
has taken big Jump, departments
of house furnishings, tinvare, crock
Jerry and china and millinery having
been added. Vincent Murphy, late
of Minneapolis, has charge of the
crockery and house furnishings. Mr..
Joesting has about fifteen assistants
at present in running the big store.
An enormous stock is on display and
nothing is left undone to satisfy the
lcustomer. The store Is worth a visit.
Little Falls herald., 1902-09-19

of Justices E. W. Collils OF Little
Falls and A. E. Joslin of Roy alton,
VIM. Hunter Of Little Falls. Ed.
LaForce Of Ripley, ard Chairman ] .
) Gross, was in session yesterday,
Clough town reported no election.
the town clerk being away and not
baving posted notices. z.
- Buckman's total vote was 779,
Fosters 235, being 454 majority for
Buckman. Richardson had 633 to
452 for Adams and Tanner 648 to
234 for Bentfleld. Tanner carried
every precinct but four. Total votes
e02; Meyer. 500; Hall
7s4, sienor 763, Kinney III; Shaw
759; Bergheim $50; Fem 500; Du-
mont 769; Brick 100; Seal TIA; Du-
Bois 744.
Little Falls herald., 1902-09-19

Archie Heron, whose store room
in the Buckman block will be occu.
pied by the Merchants State bank af.
ter Oct. LIST, has leased from L. Vas.
ally the store now used by Andrew
johnson as grocery. Mr.. johnson
will move into the building formerly
occupied by The Herald, cor.
ner Kidder street and Broadway. O.
S. Thompson will move his paint
shop from the rear of the old Herald
building to a shop on FIRST avenue
south, east of D. Corbin's.
Little Falls herald., 1902-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Nv. Brewster OF
Chicago were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. II. Seal for several days, leaving
Wednesday. mir. Brewster wac
principal Of the schools here in
lS87-188S, and is pleasantly and
afectionaJely remembered by his old
pupils. He was at the head of the
University agricultural college for
several years, but resigned owing to
i'll health, and has been studying
sociology at the university of Chi:
cago, where he will take his Ph. d.
degree next spriHg. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brewster spent the summer in trip
to the Pacific coast and co the Yel-
[lowstons park.