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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
House Committee Will Re
port More Rigid Measure.
ISCLEARY BILL AM ENDED
Grout oleomaraarine Measure Is
Changed by House Committee on
Agriculture and Will Go Before
Congress for Enactment.

Washington, Jan. 23.-The house
committee on agriculture today, by a
vote of 12 to 5 ordered favorable re-
port upon a more rigid oleomargarine
bill than the Grout bill of the last
congress. 1t is the Cleary bill amend
ed in some particulars, making great
er restrictions than that contained in
the Grout bill.
Senate.
Senator Mason of Illinois, offered a
joint resolution, TThat the thanks of
congress be rendered Rear Admiral
Schley for his able conduct while in
command of the American fleet at the
victorious battle of Santiago; that a
sword be presented him by the secre-
tary of the navy and some $4,000 be
appropriated for that purpose; that the
secretary shall cause to get struck
battle of Santiago, and distribute the
same to the officers and men under
the command of Schley."
Resolution Referred.
Mason said the resolution was prac,
tically identical with that adopted in
the case of Dewey. The resolution
was read twice and then on motion OF
Hale was referred to the committee
on naval affairs.
Finds conmandant Is Dead.
Teller after explaining why he had
yesterday introduced a resolution pro
viding for the intervention of the
United States on behalf of Command
ant Scheeper, sentenced to death by
the British South African authorities
asked that, the resolution be postponed
Indefinitely as he had since learned
that Scheepers was executed last Sat
| day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
BUCHANAN PUSHES BILL
AGAINST COCAINE EVIL
FIRE AT ALBA.
Two Frame Buildings Destroyed in
Monroe Countys Capital.

Abba, jan 23.-(Special.) AT 8
o'clock last evening fire destroyed the
two frame buildings on the east side
of the square owned by Senator Fred
Townsend. The blaze originated in
the Addleman cigar factory upstairs
over the Mccartney meat market. The
flames spread and the building just
north occupied by Cal Koontz's jewel
ry store was also burned Both build
ings burned to the ground, but the
goods of Mr.. Koontz and also the con-
tents Of the meat market were mostly
saved. Addleman's stock was more
or less destroyed. The front of the
grocery store to the south, occupied
by E. j. Cooper, was damaged, and al
SO some of his goods. The buildings
were covered by insurance
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
PROSECUTION RESTS.
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Missouri
Woman Accused of Murder.

Plattsburg, Mo-, Jan. 2S.-The pros
ecutioD has rested in the trial of Mrs.
Addie L. Richardson, who is accused
of the murder of her husband. The
defense at once filed a demurrer to
the indictment and asked the dis
charge of the prisoner on the ground
that the testimony presented by the
state was meager and failed to prove
that Mrs. Richardson fired the shot at
aided or abetted the act. Judge
Burnes ruled that enough evidence
had been presented to justify him in
allowing the case to go to the jury.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP.
The Worlds Greatest Shooting Event
This Year at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Jan. 23.-The Grand
American Handicap, the largest annu-
al trap shooting event in the world
will be held in this city from March
81 to April 5 inclusive. The purse in
this shoot will probably be about S5,-
500. All entries must be sent to Ed
ward Banks, secretary, 31S Broadway,
New York, and must be accompanied
by $40 forfeit. The full entrance is
$25 and birds extra. This is the first
time this event has been in held in the
west.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
Prominent st. Louis Man
Murdered Last Night.
A SUSPECT is ARRESTED
Victim Was One of the Wealthiest
Men in the city-sIood Stained
Sledee Hammer Is Found-Man Un-
der Arrest Tells Conflicting Stories.

ST. Louis, Jan. pa. D. Cooper,
treasurer of the Graham Paper Co.,
one of the wealthiest men in this city,
died this morning from the effects of
injuries sustained in a mysterious
manner at the Vista Turkish bath es,
tablishment last night. Cooper was
the owner of the bath parlors but they
were not managed under his name
William A. Strother, (colored) in
charge of the rooms, has been arrest
ed and tells conflicting stories about
the affair. Cooper's ring, valuable
pin and sledge hammer, the latter
covered with blood, were found in the
cellar of the bath house.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
FIGHT MERGER.
Big Railroad Combine is Under Fire
at Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 23.-Attor,
neys of Milton L. Bouden and Sophia
Barth Chapman filed a petition for an
injunction in the state district court
today against the Great Northern rail-
way and its directors to prevent the
transfer of its stock TO the Northern
Securities company. Bouden holds
400 and Mrs. Chapman 100 shares of
Great Northern stock. The bill of
complaint seeks to prevent the at
tempted merger of the Great North
ern, Northern Pacific and Burlington
systems.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
GuNBoAT GOES TO PANAMA.
Is to Look After the interests of the
United States.

Washington, Jan. 23.-As the result
of renewed activity the Liberal forces
on the Isthmus Of Panama, Secretary
Long has ordered the gunobat Mari
eta to proceed to Colon on the Gulf
side in order to cooperate with the
Cruiser Philadelphia at Panama on
the Pacific side in keeping close watch
on any developments which may
threaten the United States interests
and treaty rights. The Marietta is
now at Culebra Island off Porto Rico
and will sail for Colon without delay.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
sPILMAN FATHERS MEASURE.
Wants Law Governing Township Roac
System Repealed.

Des Moines. Jan. 23.-In the state
convention of county supervisors now
in session here j. H. Spilman. chair
man of the board of supervisors of
Wapello county, introduced a resolu-
ton providing that the present law
governing the township road system
be repealed ana that the levy be made
not more than s mills or less than 8
mills. 1t was referred to the legisla-
tive committee. The maximum limit
now is mills.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
AUDITORS ELECT OFFICERS.
Second Days Session of the County
Auditors Association of Iowa.

Second Days Session of the County
Auditors Association of Iowa.
Des Moines, Jan. 23.-The County
Auditors Association of the State of
Iowa held it's second days session in
the club rooms of the Savery and
elected the following official roster:
President-Fred A. Cope, of Polk.
Vice PRESIDENT. F. Wall, of Ring
gold.
Secretary. F. Ford, of Webster.
Treasurer-John Wyemer, of Du-
buque.
The fifth member of the executive
council-its membership being com,
posed Of the officers elected-was c,
R. Lyon. of Dallas.
The legislative committee was ey,
pected to report during the afternoon
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
lowA's SHOWING TO BE FINE.
Outline of Manner in Which the $253
600 Will Be Used at ST. Louis.

Des Moines, Jan. 23.-If the plans of
the committee are carried out, 1owa's
buildings and other showings at the
st. Louis exposition will be among the
best. The total of S25S000 is suggest
ed Of that amount 100000 is for
the main building. 100000 for manu-
facture exhibits, $4,000 for the admin
istration buildings and accessories,
and $4,000 for music and art. A bill
will be drafted by Senator Berry. OF
Indianola. for presentation to the leg.
islature as soon as Governor Cum
m;ns' report on the exposition matter
is submitted
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
DENMARK WILLING.
Cables Representative to Sign Treaty
for Sale of Islands.

Copenhagen, Jan. Authority to
sign the Danish West Indies treaty
was cabled the Danish minister at
Washington this afternoon. 1t is ex-
pected the treaty will be signed today
or tomorrow. 1t is understood it will
be Immediately transmitted to the
senate and its prompt ratification is
expected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
ADMITS HE SLEW FlLIPINos.
Former Soldier Absolves MetcaIf
From Blame for Alleged Murders.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 23.-Lemuel
d. Cumimns, g former member o. the
Twentieth Kansas regiment is quoted
as saying that he and Maurice Cohen,
deceased, shot and killed two Filipino
prisoners at the battle of Caloocan
thus eXonerating General Wilder S.
Metcalf from all blame. Metcalf is
seeking a pension appointment, and it
is charged against him that he mur-
dered Filipino prisoners during the
battle in the Philippines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
ROADS CONSOLIDATE.
Rock Island Gets Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and Northern.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-It is reported on
what appears to be reliable authority
that the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern railroad will soon be consol-
idated with the Rock Island system
and operated as a part of it, says the
Post. Seventy-five per cent of that
roads stock is now owned by the
Rock, Island and 25 per cent by the
Burlington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
SHOT AND KILLED BROTHER.
chiIlicothe Boy Is the Cause of ReIa.
tive's Death.

Chillicothe, Mo-, jan 23-Eimer
Moore, aged 16, was accidentally shot
and killed by his brother, Eugene
Moore, who is two years his junior.
The brothers were out hunting near
Lock Springs. The older brother
went down the bank of the Grand riv-
er just far enough to leave his head
above the bank. Eugene did not see
him, and when he shot at rabbit,
part of the charge entered Elmer's
head. He died within two hours.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
POSTMASTER LOSES JOB.
70 "'F3H GrN GOoGo 1OD.
Patrons Complained That the Mail
Was Not Regularly Delivered.

Waterloo, Jan. 23.-(Special) = The
United States senate has confirmed
the appointment Of WIN Sindlinger as
postmaster. He succeeded Postruast-
er Munger, who was removed because
complaint was lodged against his ad-
ministration of affairs by several of
the business men of the city. It was
charged that mail was not delivered
promptly and neglect in other lines
was cited.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
SHOOTS GIRL AND KILLS SELF,
Angry Lover Tries to Murder Sweet
heart and Commits Suicide.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Angered by a
threatened separation from his sweet
heart, May Connerty, and while she
was seated at piano in her home at
S37 South May street. last evening
William Wittmacher fired two shots at
the young woman with probably fatal
results Half an hour later he ended
his own life with the same revolver
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
DEATH OF BOB kNEEBs."
Famous Horseman Carries Secret te
Grave

Sioux City. Jan. 23.-Robert T.Hall,
known as Bob Kneebs," horseman
of international reputation, died here
at the age Of 62. He was convicted of
ringing" in Germany in 1894 and
spent year in Jail. The case at,
tracted attention of horsemen in Eu-
rope and America.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
KURDs FIGHT ARMENIANs.

Conflicts Occur in Which Many Are
Killed.
Constantinople, Jan. 23.-The Kurds
are in the field in Armenia and san
culinary tribal conflicts have occurred
Twenty men were killed in the Bitlis
Vilayets fight and both sides suffered
heavily at Van. Bulgarian and Turk
ish troops have been in conflict in
Vilayet Kossoyo. Ten Bulgarians
were killed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
WILL HAVE FAIR READY.
Exposition Official Says He Will Com
pIete Work on Time.

ST. Louis, Jan. 23-Director of Con
struction Isaac S. Taylor OF the St.
Louis Worlds Fair says he will turn
the tables on those who think the en-
position buildings will not be ready be-
fore May /. 1903. Incidentally, he ex-
poets to gain world-fame for himself
by the; successful completion OF what
seems to most persons a herculean
task
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
SON OF FAMOUS MAN DIES.
Is Descendant of the Builder of the
Monitor Ericsson.

New York, Jan. 23.-Chester Girls
wold, president of the Crown Point
Iron Co., and president of several
other manufacturing concerns, died
here today. His father, John A. Girls
wold, was one of the builders of the
Ericsson monitor. called the yankee
cheese box during the war which did
such effective work in Hampton Roads
March 8, 1862, when the rebel iron
clad Merrimack was destroyed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
TOO LATE TO SAVE scHEEPERs
Was Executed Saturday and Action in
His Behalf Too Late.

New York. jan 23.-It has just been
discovered that through cable error
an Associated Press dispatch an
nounced that the death sentence upon
Commandant Scheepers of the Boer
army had been congrmed by Gen.
Kitchener and that he would be exc
cuted next Saturday. The fact is that
he was executed on last Saturday,
January 18.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
IOWA AS A BUTTER STATE.
Shipments for Year Ending Sept. 90,
1901 Aggregated 1896, ,e45 Pounds.

so1,Aesregated as,so6,645 Pounds.
Des Moines, Jan. 2S-During the
year enalng on Sept. so, 1901, there
were shipped cut of the state of Iowa
89,S06,645 pounds of butter, a net in
crease of 4,425,9S0 pounds over the
year previous. These figures are Civ
en- out by the state dairy commits
sioner. They will prove a surprise to
many dairymen. who have been pre-
dieting that the butter shipments in
Iowa during the last year would fall
away. The increase over the year
1900 is attributed by the state dairy
commissioner largely to the rapid
growth in the manufacture of process
butter in the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23

Washington, Jan. 23.-The annual
report OF the interstate commerce COM
mission which was transmitted to con-
gress today, renews the declarations
made in a previous report that in it's
present condition the act to regulate
commerce cannot be enforced.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
IMPORTED MEN QUIT.
Refuse to Take Place of Striking Rail
road Men.

Washington, Ind, Jan. 23-Fifty
men were imported this morning by
the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Railway Co. to take the places of strik-
ers who went out yesterday. The
men were secured through ST. Louis
employment agency. When the men
arrived they learned strike was on
and twenty-five of them refused to
work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
MAKES A BIG GIFT.
John D. Rockefeller Gives University
: 100000,

Syracuse, N. Y, Jan. 23.-Chancel-
lor Day, of Syracuse University, an
nounced today that John D. Rookie
feller had given the university $780,
900 which will be applied on the en-
dowment fund.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
RosslNe WANTS JOB.
Will Seek Next Term as State Dairy
Commissioner

Bode, Jan. 23.-Captain T. A. Ross
ing of this place is a candidate for
dairy commissioner. Captain Rossing
is veteran of the civil war and his
qualifications for this office, are be-
yond questioning, as he has been iden-
titled with the dairy business for the
past thirty years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
ADMITS HE KILLED SWEETHEART
Harry Hortman. cf Cherokee, Changes
His Plea to That OF Guilty.

Cherokee, Jan. 23.-When Harry
Hortman was brought UP for trial for
the murder of lis sweetheart, Flor
ence Porter, he changed his plea of
not guilty to guilty.. The court order
ed that the evidence be taken III order
that he might determine the degree
of guilt and act wisely in passing
Judgment on the accused. The in
dicument charges murder in the first
degree
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
NAME HAM M OND.
Wapello County Man on County Audi
tors Legislative Committee.

Des Moines, Jan. 23-I. H. Ham
mond, auditor of Wapello county, has
been placed on the legislative COM
mittee appointed at the convention of
county auditors of the state. He was
also placed on the legislative sub-com-
mittee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
PHILIPPINES TO SEND EXHIBIT.
Appropriate s25o,ooo for Representa-.
ton at Worlds Fair.

ST. Louis, Jan.23.-It is officially an
lounced at worlds fair headquarters
hat the civil government Of the Phil
ppine Islands has made an appropria-
lon of $250,0O for Philippine exhi-
)it at the exposition in 1908.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
OFFER A GOOD POST TO GAGE.

0'' SSsS'S 0'''SeSV eF'0 reSs
Company Seek Him for President.
Chicago, Jan. 23-When he -retires
from the secretaryship of the United
States treasury at the end of the
month Lyman ]. Gage may if he
chooses return to this city as presi-
dent of the Chicago Title and Trust
company The position, which carries
with it salary of s25, 900 a yearshas
been offered to him, and his accept
ance is considered likely.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
LIMIT OF TREssPAss SETTLED.
Brakeman May Not Eject Tramp

While Train Is Running.
Des Moines. Jan. 23.-The supreme
court rendered decision Yesterday to
the effect that a brakeman may not
eject'a tramp from rapidly moving
train without the railroad company be-
coming liable for damages. In the
case at bar the plaintiff was persist
ent trespasser, but the court holds
that physical violence is not warrant
ed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
WOUNDED BY HIS BROTHER.
Rival Ice Dealers in Chicago Engage
in Fatal Quarrel.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-The feud between
the brothers McFetridge, rival ice
dealers, ended last night in the prob
able mortal wounding of one at the
hand OF the other. William McFet-
ridge did the shooting. His younger
brother, Robert was the victim.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
FIFTY YEARS MAN AND WIFE.
9. J. Hall and Wife, Former Residents
of Illinois, Celebrate Weddina,

of Illinois, Celebrate Wedding.
Eldora. Jan. 23.-B. j. Hall and wife
of Iowa Falls yesterday celebrated the
fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.
They were married in 1852 at Troy
Grove. now Triumph, Ill.,, and resided
there forty-eight years. moving to
Iowa Falls in 1900 to live with their
daughter, Mrs. F. G. Coils. At the
reunion were present ten children,
nine grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
Croker sails for Enoland.

New York, jan 2S-Richard Croker
sailed for England yesterday on the
Philadelphia. His going was unlike
old times. 1t was personal and NOT
a political farewell.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
IOWA INDIANS GET RELIEF.
Congress to Make Provision for Stamp
ing Out Smallpox.

Washington, Jan. 23.-tSpecial. ,
Congressman Curtis of the house com,
mittee of Indian affairs, says the ur-
gent deficiency bill which will prob
ably pass today, contains an item of
$4,000 to provide for, cases of small
pox among the Indians. There will
be no opposition to the item and the
Tama Indians will be amply provided
for. F. J. Stillman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
Chosen Mayor Of Dublin.

Dublin, Jan. 23.-Timothy c, Har-
rington member of parliament has
been reelected Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
DoLLIvER lNvoKEs BLESSING.
Father of Iowa Senator Opens Senate
With PRAYER,

Washington, jan. 23.-Rev. J. ].
Dolliver, father of Senator Dolliver,
pronounced the Invocation at the open
ing of today's session of the senate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
Stated That Heavy Shippers Are
Concerned.
CHARGE ROADS WITH VIOLATING LAW
Report of Commission is Transmitted
to Congress Today and Shows a
State of Things Which it Character
ICES as Surprisingly Offensive.

Washington, Jan. 23-The annual
report Of the interstate commerce COM
mission which was transmitted to con-
gress today, renews the declarations
made in a previous report that in it's
present condition the act to regulate
commerce cannot be enforced.
No Suggestions.
AS to remedial legislation the COM
mission renews the statement made in
it's previous annual report that it had
little to suggest and nothing new to
propose
Feature of Report.
The feature of the report is the al
most sensational statement of the rela-
tions existing between railroads and a
comparative few heavy shippers, re-
ferring to the commissions recent in
vestigation into the movement of
packing house products and grain the
report says:
Charge colIusion.
"That leading traffic officials of
many of the principal railroads, men
Occupying high positions and charged
with the most important duties, should
deliberately violate the statute law
and in some cases agree with each
other to do SO; that it should be
thought by them necessary to destroy
vouchers and so manipulate bookkeep-
ing as to obliterate evidences of tran.
sactions that hundreds of thousands OF
dollars should be paid in unlawful re-
bates to few great packing houses;
that the business of railroad transpor
tation should touch the extent to be
conducted in open disregard of law,
must be surprisingl offensive to
right-minded persons.
Offenders Well Known.
Equally startling is the fact that
the owners of these packing houses
men whose names are known through
put the commercial world, should
seemingly be eager to augment theil
gains with the enormous amount oil
these rebates, which they receive in
plain defiance of the federal statutes.
Give the Honest Chance.
The opinion is expressed that exist
ing laws should be so amended tina
railway managers who desire to OBJ
serve them can do so without risk O.
)acrifcing their property.
Fraught With Danger.
The application of the remedy, the
report says, IS fraught with danger
10 republics and should not be applied
unless the public is fully protected.
Agree to Obey the Law.
Chicago, Jan. 23-Presidents o
western railroads and all the big pack
Ing house interests west of Chicago t.
the Missouri river, have joined hand
with view of assisting each other t.
obey the provisions of the interstate
commerce law. The alliance wa
completed at meeting held here yes
terday at which We're present high off
cials representing all of the interest
involved, and it is expected that tn
action taken will result in an absolut
maintenance of freight rates on pack
ing house products and dressed bee
from the Missouri river to the Atlanti
seaboard.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
STATE BARS MAcLAY's BOOK.
Librarian of Maryland Ordered to Re-
move History ACCUSING Schey.

Annapolis, Md, Jan.23-The senate
yesterday unanimously adopted an or
der directing the librarian of Mary
land to remove from the state library
the third volume of Maclay's History
of the United States Navy" This is
the book that calls Rear Admiral
Schley a coward
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
BOARD OF EXAMINERS NAMED.
Executive Council Selects Examiners
FOR Mirc inspectors

Des Moines, Jan. 23.-At a meeting.
OF the executive council yesterday the
beard of examiners for state mine in
spectors as named, as follows: d. G..
Phillips of Hiteman, engineer; Edward
M. Gray, Des Moines, operator; Henry
Booth, Knoxville, operator; John Cald-
well, Seymour, miner; John Owens,
Beacon, miner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-01-23
DUEL TO THE DEATH.
Wealthy Timberman Loses Life in
Deadly Combat

huntington, W. Va, Jan 23-Colon-
ell Gilbert Bentley, wealthy timber
man of Big Sandy Valley, was shot to
death today during a pistol duel with
Riley Ramey. The parties held an old
grudge toward each other. Ramey
surrendered.