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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
Italian Anarchists Try to Kill
Preacher.
STAB HIM In THE CHEST
Divine Preached a Sermon Against
Anarchy Soon After President Nc.
kinIey Was Shot-This Believed to
Have Aroused Assassin's Ire.

Elizabeth, N. j., March 17.-An at
tempt was made to kill Rev. Mr..
Houst, pastor of the German Lutheran
church last night. The police believe
his would-be assassins were Italian
anarchists. After the shooting of
President Mckinley Houst preached
sermon in which he renounced the
anarchists and declared they should
be driven from the country. Last
night Houst heard steps on the porch
,of his home and went out to investi-
gate. AS he did so he was knocked
down by blow on the head. While
ne was PROSTATE one of his assailants
lneeled on his chest threw a cloth
over his face and showed it into his
mouth as a gag, with one hand. while
with the other he drove a knife into
the minister's chest, inflicting a deep
flesh wound. There is no clue to his
assailants.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
Situation is Grave for Vene-
zuelan Government.
HAVE HAD MORE FIGHTS
Capture of carpano Is Said to Be I'm
minent-Reported in Port of Spain
that Insurgents Have Captured Cul-
dad de Cura.

Port of Spain. March 17.-Venezue-
Ian insurgents commanded by General
Monagas, captured the Port of Guam
to March 13. Six custom house off
GERS We're wounded. The government
troops were commanded by General
Velutini, who recaptured Guanta yes
terday.
The insurgents have taken posses
sion of Cariaco and are marching on
Cumana. They continue to threaten
Carpano, which place, it is stated, they
viii! most likely capture shortly.
The revolutionary steamer Bolivar,
landed March Is, war munitions and
insurgent forces near Cumerebo, oppo-
site the Island of Curacao, to reinforce
the revolutionary troops Under Cen
eral Riera, who is preparing to attack
Coro.
Venezuelan insurgents are very ac-
tive at present and the Situation ap.
pears TO be grave for the government
of Venezuela. tits reported here the
insurgents have captured Ciudad de
Cura, near Valencia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
EXPLAINS MonEY,oRDER PLAN.
indianapolis Banker Deems IT Better

Than Government System.
indianapolis, Ind, March 17.-In
reference to the movement by the
bankers OF the country for universal
mcney-order system, which was decid-
cd upon IN detail at the meeting Of
tiie representatives of the Bankers as
sociations of the different states in
New York Saturday. President Med
ford B. Wilson of the Capitol National
bank. says:
The object of the money-order as
soclatlon is to come in competition
with the express companies in carry
ing small money orders which te13 to
take the business away from .he
banks. where it properly belongs. in
stead OF giving it to them The asso-
cations plan will restore to the bank
ers much OF the business in this line
which is now being done by the gov
eminent through the postoffice
The general scheme is to have a
universal money order issued by bank
ers, which will be honored at any bank
where the order may be presented.
For instance, il you want to carry or
send money, all you have to do is to
get bankers money order. take it
with you or send it in the mail, and it
will be honored any place in the coun-
try without cost or inconvenience.
The plan was started by some of
the large banks in New York, and I
believe that all the bankers who are
members of the Indiana association
will go into the movement. The idea
is to charge one-tenth of / per cent
for the money order on small amounts.
which is about one-third the charge Of
the express companies and much less
than the charges made by the govern
ment. The universal bankers money
order system will also be much simp-
| ler and much more convenient thar
the government money-order system.
In fact, the idea of the universal mon
ey order is to make it payable any
place in the United States without
trouble as to Identification. genuine
ness of signature, signing papers, and
1 so on
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
MRS. M'kINLEY BETTER.
Widow of Martyred President Is Much
Improved

Improved.
Canton, Ohio March 17-George B.
Cortelyou, secretary to the President,
and DR.. and Mrs. Rixey were guests of
Mrs, Mckinley Sunday They left
Canton last night for Washington.
Mrs. Rixey accompanied Mrs. Nc
Kinley on her morning drive to West
Lawn cemetery. DR.. Rixey and Sec
retary Cortelyou had proceeded them.
and all entered the vault where Presi-
dent McKinley's remains are. and
stood beside the casket as Mrs. McKin-
ley laid a tribute of flowers on it.
In the opinion of all who saw her,
Mrs. Mckinley shows Improvement.
Secretary Cortelyou and DR.. RiXey es-
pecially noticed a change for the bet
ter. She seemed to feel animation on
account of their visit and talked freely
and interestingly with them. She is
showing more interest in her personal
affairs and old friends and acquaint-
ances. Her physical condition is very
satisfactory, in many respects better
than it has been for some years, and
she requires little or no medical atten-
ton DR.. RiXeys visit, it is said, had
absolutely nothing to do with the con-
dition of her health.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
TRY TO ROB PREACHER.
Burglars Endeavor to chIoroform Pas.
tors Wife at Newton.

Newton, March 7.-(SpeciaD-
bold attempt at robbery was made at
the home OF Rev. John Ferguson, pas
tor OF the United Presbyterian church
who resides on East Washington
street Rev. Ferguson was absent
from home and Mrs Ferguson and the
domestic were in the house alone
when the maid during the early part
Of the night heard someone moving
about in the house which aroused her
and upon going into Mrs. Ferguson's
room found a handkerchief over her
face saturated with chloroform from
the effects of which she was unable
to arouse Mrs. Ferguson and the at
tendance of physician being neces-
sary. No one was heard to leave the
house and it is supposed entrance was
gained during the time the door was
unlocked and the intruder had hidden
himself in the pastors study. No ar
ticles OF much value We're taken.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
MET A GRIM FATE.
Six Life Savers Lose Lives in Line of
Duty.

Chatham, Mass, March 17.-Captain
Eldridge Monomoey, of the life saving
station and five of his crew. who start
ed to the relief of a distressed barge,
were drowned by the capsiZing of their
life boat today. Surfman Ellis only,
of the seven men who started, escaped.
Grows Worse.
Five persons of the barge Wardena,
in addition to seven members of the
life saving crew were lost by the cap
sizing of the surf boat. Surfman Ell
lis, who was rescued in an uncon-
scious condition, upon regaining con-
sciousness, made known the fact that
the life boat had reached the barge.
had taken on board five persons from
the barge and was returning to shore
when it capsized.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
MILES PLANS TURNED DOWN.
His Request to Be Sent to the Philip,
pines Denied.

Washington, March lit develops
that Lieutenant General Miles of the
army made a specific request to the
war department month ago to be
sent to the Philippines. and in connec-
ton Herewith. submitted a plan by
which, in his opinion, the war could
be brought to an end without further
loss of life on either side. He propos-
ed to employ methods similar to those
used by him SO successfully in his In
dian campaigns. Secretary Root, af-
ter due consideration, denied General
Miles request and disapproved the
plan submitted. The papers so endors-
ed by the secretary We're sent to the
White House, and the President sub
sequently concurred in the secretary's
action.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
END OF STRIKE NEAR.
The Day Yesterday Was Full of Con-
farapoac


Boston, March 17.-The backbone of
the Boston strike is thoroughly brok
en-. Except for isolated conflicts eX-
pected today along the water front
and some possible friction in the rail
road freight sheds, there is prospect
of complete peace very soon. Meet
ings of all the unions affiliated in the
allied transportation council yester-
day afternoon and last night. and,
while the men. are terribly bitter be-
cause of the practically entire failure
of their strike, there'was disposition
to make the best of the situation.
But Suspension.
General Secretary Innis of the In
ternational Union of Team Drivers, OF
which the local union is member,
late last night issued statement in
which he said the present settlement
OF the strike may be regarded only as
a suspension of hostilties until We'd
nesday evening next.
Strike Will Be Resumed.
At that time. says Mr.. Innis. unless
the difficulties here in Boston are def
nitely and permanently settled to the
satisfaction of the men, the whole con.
fiict will be reopenefl. The statement
has the indorsemeHl. of Martin H
Ryan, president of the International
Union of Longshorelnen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
NEW IOWA RAILROADS.

Contracts Let to Build From Elmer,
Mo-, to centervilIe and Buxton, la.
Chicago, March E.-Contract for
the construction of the Iowa & st.
Louis railway from Elmer, No. on the
Santa Fe. to q connection with the
Iowa Central near Centerville, Ia, and
the Chicago & Northwestern near Bux.
ton, Ia. was let here to William Kne,
tick. of Kansas City, Mo. The con
tract calls for the completion of the
line not later than August /. The
road is being built by the Gates,l.am
bert Mitchell interests
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
Creston Lad Shot in a Gam
bler's Fight.
PRINCIPALS INJURED
CoIored Men Slash and Shoot Each
Other-Stray Bullet Hits An limo.
cent Bystander Killing Him Almost
Instantly at Noon Today.

Creston, March 17.-(Special) y
John Jackson and John Robinson, both
colored. quarreled today at noon. Rob
inson drew a knife across Jackson's
face and Jackson shot at Robinson sew
eral times. one bullet hitting him in
the left hip. A stray bullet hit Ollie
Ohlschlager, newsboy, in the temple.
killing him almost instantly. Jackson
is in Jail. The fight was the outgrowth
of an old grudge. Gambling is back
of the feud.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
DOCTORS TO ASK 100000.
Hanna Expects Big Bill for Treatment
of President Mckinlev.

Washington, March 17.-Senator
Hanna is waiting for the Buffalo ply
sicians and surgeons who attended
President Mckinley to get ready their
bills for the services rendered after
Mr.. Mckinley was shot Mr.. Hanna
will present the bills to congress with
an accompanying resolution providing
for their payment. 1t is expected that
the total of the bills will exceed $100,
900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
PRINCE HENRY NEAR HOME.
Deutschland Is Spoken at Plymouth
Enroute to Hamburg.

Plymouth, Eng. March 1.-THE
Deutschland having on board Prince
Henry. arrived here at noon today
and proceeded to Hamburg.
The Deutschland remained three
quarters of an hour in these waters.
The prince, Drowned. hardy looking
and completely rested after his visit
to the United States, spent most OF the
time on the bridge with the captain Of
the steamer
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
HuLL's GREAT VICTORY.
Endorsed for Seventh Term in Con.
gress by Republicans of Polk.

gress by Republicans of Polk.
Des Moines, March 17.-The fight
for the nomination in the seventh con
gressioEal district of Iowa is practical
ly ended. Captain Hull carried the
Polk county republican convention by
storm Saturday afternoon and was Civ
en- testimonial vote of confidence, the
vote on motion to submit the Prouty
minority report for the majority report
of the credentials committee, and thus
seat Prouty delegates in number of
districts, about which such an uproar
was made, being defeated by vote of
1872 to 80, this showing the real
strength of the candidates. Later
when the precincts voted as per in.
structions, the vote stood 1877 for Hull
and 1O4 for Prouty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
Man Charged With
Killing Wife.
WOMAN WAS POISONED
Analysis of Stomach Made and Hus.
band Is Placed Under Arrest-Ex-
citement so Great That He Is Re-
moved to Another Town.

Munfordsville, Ky. March 17-As the
result of chemical analysis of the
stomach of Mrs. Mamie Bell Wilkerson
who died several weeks ago under sus-
picious circumstances, her husband,
Henry Wilkerson, was arrested charg
ed with the murder of his wife. The
parties involved are prominent. There
is great popular excitement. which in
t1uenced the authorities to remove Will
kerson to Bowling Green for safe keep,
ing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
FIRE LOSS AT 8RYN MAWR.
One of the Finest College Buildings
Destroyed.

Philadelphia, March 1.-THE loss
resulting from fire at Bryn Mawr col
lege last night will be much greater
than al first supposed. Denbeigh hall,
the finest of the college buildings,
erected at a cost of 100000, was en-
tirely destroyed and its contents val
ued at $500 were consumed. Seven
ty young women occupied the cham
bers in Denbeigh hall. Their individ-
ual losses have not yet been ascertain
ed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
BRleANDs FIGHT TURKS.
Bulgarian Outlaws Give Battle But
Are RepuSed.

Constantinople, March ia band
of Bulgarian revolutionists recently at
tackled the Turkish guards at Nerua,
in the district of Djumabala, but were
repulsed with a loss of two men killed
and number wounded. The turks
sustained no losses. Arrests ana de,
portations of military and civil officials
continue to be daily occurrences.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
pEPosE ONE SULTAN.

Fix the Government to Suit
Themselves.
Tripoli, March 17.-As the result of
a revolution in Wadai, which was fol
lowed by fierce fighting, Sultan Ahmed
has been deposed. Mohamed Dudu
son of the former sultan, Jusef, has
been proclaimed sultan in his stead.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
ALTeELD is LAID TO REST.
Long Procession of sorrowing Friends
Follows Body to Grave.

Chicago, March 17.-John P. Alt
geld's body was consigned to the grave
in Graceland yesterday afternoon with
the simple honors accorded a private
citizen. Once governor of Illinois, and
for years before the public in various
capacities. his remains were followed
to their resting place by long process
sion that was unmarked by any signs
of pomp and circumstance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
GO AFTER HowARD's SCALP.
Representatives of the Iowa Anti-Sa-
loon Leauue Are Anorv.

Des Moines. March 17.-Members of
the Iowa Anti-Saloon league are after
the scalp of Fletcher Howard because
of letters written by him as secretary
of the Iowa Pharmaceutical associa-
tion urging druggists to use their influ-
ence against unfavorable legislation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
IOWA CAUCUS TO BE HELD SOON.
Iowa Federal Appointments May Be
Sent to Senate This Week.

Washington. March l7.-The Iowa
delegation vii caucus on federal ap.
pointments as soon as Hull returns and
nominations will probably be sent to
the senate this week
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
British Celebrate.

London, March 17.-St. Patricks
day was celebrated %oday more gener
ally than usual. The Irish flag is fly
ing from many public buildings. Spe
cial services were held in the Catholic
churches. and the Shamrock, or some
thing resembling it, is seen every
where. Irish troops at the various
garrisons were given days leave of
absence
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
NOW A CRIME IN IOWA.
Kidnapping Punishable by Ten Years in
the Penitentiary.

Des Moines, March 1.-THE senate
has passed the house bill making kid
naplng for ransom felony punishable
by not less than ten years in the peni-
tentiary or life Imprisonment. The
passage of this bill by the senate as
sures its becoming law in Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
cARRoLLToN, MO-, FIRE.
Three Buildings Burn on Public Saaare
Loss is $4,000.

Carrollton, Mo, March 17.-Fire i'm
this place destroyed three buildings III,
the public squire, causing a loss of $50
900. the Mel1ick-Minnis Wholesale !,
retail grocery store, the brick building
ing of WilcoXson & Co, bank and sew
eral offices being burned out. The
court house caught fire and. with
high wind blowing. the whole business
part of the town Was in danger for a
sssinIa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
FIGHT DUEL WITH RIFLES.

Two Men Kill Each Other Over Strip
of Poor Land.
Demo, New. March 17.-Reese Ev-
ans and A. A. Smith fought duel with
rifles at eight feet distance at Purdy
Station Each received injuries from
which death resulted. The quarrel
was over a strip of almost worthless
land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
FAVOR A NEW FRANCHISE.
Burlington People of Both Parties
Fight Old Lighting Companies.

Burlington, March l7.-In both the
and democratic city con-
ventions held in this city Saturday
night the proposition to grant new
for both electric and gas
lighting was indorsed. The democrats
named H. G. Marquardt for mayor and
the republicans put up P. c. Naumann
The franchise election occurs tomor-
row and the city election March 81.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
BIG CHICAGO FIRE.
Flat Destroyed and Forth Families
Are Homeless.

Chicago, March 17.-Twenty-four
families occupying the st. Catherine
flats at Fortieth street and Grand
Boulevard, were driven from the
building by fire early today. A frigid
wind was blowing. The tenants bare
ly had time to escape in their night
clothes. Nearly all of their household
goods and personal effects were lost.
The loss is 100000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
ARE CONFIRM NED.
creston and Charlton Postmasters Will
Get Commissions ~.

Washington, March Ill F. Maple
of Charlton, and Paul Mclean of Cres-
ton, have been confirmed by the SEN
ate as postmaster at each of those
places.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
CYCLONE HITS ALABAMA TOWN.
Forty Houses Wrecked at Piper, One
Man Killed.

Birmingham. Ala, March IA cy-
clone struck the mining town of Piper,
Bibb county, yesterday morning.
wrecking forty houses and damaging
thirty-five others. Ed Turner, color
ed, was killed, and John Alien. wife,
and three children, were seriously in
jured. The storm also did great dam
age at Gurnee Junction and Belle Ell
len. The mines are flooded.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
kOTO STATE VETERINARIAN
Winnebaso County Man Appointed to
Succeed Dr.. j. |. Gibson,

Des Moines, March 17-Governor
Cummins has appointed DR.. p o.
Koto of Winnebago county state vet
erinarian to succeed J. l. Gibson, of
Denison. DR.. Koto was member of
the last general assembly and he has
generally been conceded the candidate
most likely to secure the place. The
appointment will take effect April /.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
A BIG STORE IN TROUBLE.
Petition Filed for a Receiver for a De
Moines Concern.

7-cH
SIXTY
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
AMBASSADOR WHITE TO RETIRE
Envoy to Berlin to Quit Official Life
Next November.

Berlin, March 17-With expressions
of regret the newspapers here print
dispatch from Washington to the effect
that Andrew d. White, the United
States ambassador to Germany, will
retire next November
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
KENTUCKY is FOR ROOSEVELT.
Vote in Next Republican National Con.
vention Said to Be Agreed Upon.

Louisville, KY, March 17--It is un-
derstood from trustworthy sources
that Kentucky will cast its vote in the
next republican national convention
for Theodore Roosevelt for President.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
One Man Found Dead on
Streets of ST. Paul.
MORE DEATHS EXPECTED
May Be Many Fatalities Among the
New Settlers in the Dakotas, Where
Several Thousand Eastern People
Have Recently Moved.

st. Paul, March 1.-THE weather in
this vicinity today is bright and clear
but high winds emphasized the cold.
In this city Louis Orluwski, 70 years
of age, was found dead early today on
the street, apparently the result of ex.
posure to the cold.
Additional details from the terrible
storm that has been raging for three
days in the Dakotas are slow to arrive.
owing principally to the condition of
the wires. At least four and possibly
many more persons are dead because
of the storm. The loss of stock will
be very heavy Exact figures will not
be obtainable for several days.
The storm was felt most by the new
settlers. several thousand of whom
have moved to North Dakota from
eastern states during the past month
and heavier loss of life is feared
among these people. All trains are
still tied up in North Dakota.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
HARPER HAS A BILL.
Wants an Appropriation of $4,000 to
Buy Portraits, Etc.

Des Moines, March IT, Senator
Harper, of Wapello county, has intro
duced a bill in the legislature to ap-
propriate $4,000 to purchase portraits,
manuscripts, etc, for the historical de-
partment. If passed this measure will
bring to the department large num-
Der of valuable works, including por-
traits in oil of Washington, Lincoln
and Grant, and all the Iowa governors.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
HE STOLE $4,000.
Adams Express Messenger Disappears
With Package

Mattoon. H., March 17.-Lawrence
Mckee, messenger in the employ of
the Adams Express service. is missing,
and a package containing $4,000 has
also disappeared.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
Big Drop at Chicauo.

Chicago. March 17.-Since Saturday
there has been a decline in the tenn
perature here of fifty degrees. At 9
O'Clock today the mercury registered
four degrees above zero. while strong
wind added to the general discomfort.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
DISCONTINUE OFFICE.

kirkwood, Appanoose County, No
Longer Postoffice.
Washington, March 1.-THE post
office at Kirkwood, Appanoose county
Iowa has been ordered discontinued
after April 80.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
Again Take Up Treaties.

Washington, March 1.-THE senate
committee on foreign relations has de-
cided to again take up the reciprocity
treaties which are before the senate
with view to securing such amend
ments to them as will insure their
ratification
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
cUMMINs NAMES M'HENRY.
Appoints Des Moines Man to Judseship
in the Ninth District.

Des Moines, March l7-Governor
Cummins today appointed W. II. Nc
Henry of this city, judge of the ninth
judicial district, to succeed G. A. Bish-
op, resigned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
GIRL BURNS TO DEATH.
Falls Into Bonfire and Loses Life in a
Few Minutes.

Iowa Falls, March 17.-While play
ing around a bonfire, Alice, the three
year-old daughter of Harry c.. Adams,
fell in the fire; igniting her clothing
and before help could reach her, was
so badly burned that she died in a few
hours
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-18
coLoMBIANs FRIENDLY.
Minister of Latter Country Sees the
President.

Washington, March 17.-Senor Jose
Vincente Concha, the newly appointed
minister from Colombia, presented his
credentials to the President today.
Speeches were exchanged and had as
their keynote an expression Of hope
for closer commercial relations be-
tween the United States and Colombia.