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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Governor and Mrs. Yates to Go South
for Formers Health.

Springfield, H., Dec. 4.-Governor
Yates, accompanied by Mrs. Yates, ex-
poets to leave the first of next week
for Miami, Fla, to remain until Jan
parry /. He is improving rapidly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
MAY REVERSE DECISION.
Think ottumwa Waterworks Case
May Be Decided Differently.

s Des. Moines, Dec g4.--The state
courts have held one way and the fed
eral courts another in the Ottumwa
waterworks case. 1t is the general be-
lief among lawyers that the circuit
court of appeals will grant a rehearing
and will reverse it's action, so as to
conform with the Iowa supreme court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
GET APPOINTMENT.
c. H. Butler Made Reporter of Decis.
ions in New NorL Court

Washington, Dec. 4.-Charles Henry
Butler, an attorney of New York, was
today appointed reporter of decisions
of the supreme court of the United
States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
JULIAN RALPH CRITICALLY ILL.
War Correspondent and Author i
Stricken in st. Louis.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 4. Julian
Ralph, the war correspondent and au-
thor, is critically ill at the Southern
hotel from the effects of sudden and
violent hemorrhage. His physician
states that repetition of the attack
would prove fatal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
New York Butter and Ega Market.

New York, Dec. 4.-Butter, steady:
creamery, common to choice, 20@2S;
extra, 30.
Eggs, steady; fancy, 26@27; poor
to prime, 2O@25; refrigerated, 1921.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
sUccUMBs TO CANCER.

Ludwig kumIein Passes Away at-Mil.
ton, Wis.
Milton. Wis. Dec. 4.-Ludwig Kun
lein, professor of natural history and
physiology at Milton college, died to
day of cancer of the throat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
New President.

Philadelphia, Dec. 4.-E. B. Thomas
today was elected president of the Le-
high Valley railway to succeed Alfred
Walter. resigned
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
c. J. DENNIck ON TRIAL.
St. Louisan Delegate Charged With
Perjury.

ST. Louis, Dec. 4.-The trial of Del
egate Charles j. Dennick, on the
charge of perjury before the grand
jury in this suburban street railway
franchise deal investigation was cali
ed today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Business Firms go to Smash
in October.
MORETHAN UNEYEARAGO
R. G. Dun & Co., in Their Review Civ
en- Out Today, Say the Situation is
Encouraging Despite Larger Num-
ber and Increased Liabilities.

New York, Dec. 4.-Reports to R. G..
Dun & Co., made public in this city
today, show commercial failures in the
United States during November 1000
in number and $9,2T6,T1 in amount of
defaulted liabI.-.-es, compared with
974 failures a year ago for 5000, ,446.
There We're 213 manufacturing failures
for 1891, ,060, against ZIG last year in
volving S3,507, ,695; 746 in trading lines
for $5,029,S43, compared with 707 in
1901 for $4,S36,275; and in other COM
mercial lines, not properly included in
sitfer of the two chief classes, there
were Al defaults with liabilities of
SS55,S13, compared with 81 year ago
for $726,476. Banking and other
strictly financial insolvencies were
only four in number and S157,S69 in
amount, while in November, 1901,
there were two failures for $450,000.
There is much encouragement in
last months record of insolvencies.
Not only is the aggregate of defaulted
liabilities considerably smaller than
in the two months Immediately pre-
ceding, but there is scarcely any in
crease over the corresponding month
VI Iooi, NiliiS q iai Sc tuSSiSaSc - Sccli
in comparison with November, 1900
The good showing is the more note
worthy in view of the long strain that
preceded in manufacturing lines on ac-
count of the scarcity of fuel. 1t might
also have been expected that numer-
Gus small storekeepers would have
succumbed. especially in the region
where large number of wage earn,
ers ceased for months to purchase
supplies. The commercial morality
shows no increase in the anthracite
mining section, however, and with the
resumption of work there is exception.
al prosperity.
Failures in November for the past
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
A. E. BUCK DIES SUDDENLY.
United States Minister to Japan Pas
ses Away Today.

SeS Away Today.
Washington. Dec 4-The Japanese
minister received a cablegram today
stating that Alfred E. Buck, the Uni
ted States minister to Japan, died sud-
denly today.
1t is later reported that Minister
Bucks death was due to an attack of
heart failure, while he was hunting in
the vicinity of Toxic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
REED NOT DANGEROUSLY ILL.
Physicians Say Indications of Apper
dicitis are Abatinu.

dIcItIs are Nbatlhg.
Washington, Dec.4.-Former Speak
er Thomas B. Reed passed reason
ably comfortable night. The symp-
toms of appendicitis are abating. Ply
sicians assure Mrs. Reed and the
daughter, who arrived yesterday, that
the present condition of Mr. Reed is
is not alarming.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
COLLECT BILL WITH GUNS.
Great Britain and Germany to Force
Venezuela to Pay.

London, Dec. At was officially an
nounced last evening that Great Brit
ain and Germany will make a joint ma
val demonstration to compel Vene-
zuela to Fay up long past due claims.
The fleets of both powers are already
assembling in the Caribbean sea.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
MAHER KNOCKED OUT.
Goes Down Within Sight of End OF
Round

Philadelphia, Dec. 4-Peter Maher
was knocked out by Kid Carter in
the windup of the Penn Art clubs
show last night in the second round
within two seconds of the end of the
round.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
THE WEATHER FOR low A

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Possibly snow to-
night or Friday; rising temperature
except in. extreme southeast.
ottumwa temperature as taken by
Weather Observer Ryttenberg:
Nine O'Clock last night 10
Seven O'Clock this morning III
Two o'clock this afternoon. .2I
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
New York Produce Market.

New York, Dec. 4.-Wheat, May
1885.
Corn, op,..4E 4s4a,t Ia,t s...s aaa etfs
st. Louis Prodase Market.
st. Louis. Dec. 4-Wheat, cash, Z,
l@71k; May, 74ss@741a.
Corn, cash, 45%; May, 39M.
Oats, cash, 90; May, 317s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
BIG REVENUE STAMPS STEAL.
investigators of Recent Kentucky Mail
Pouch Robbery Report.

Danville, KY, Dec. 4.-Revenue
stamps to the value OF. $50 coo in de-
nominations of from 81 to $1,000 are
missing from the internal revenue
Office of the eighth district.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
DECLARE DIVIDEND.

Rock Island Company to Make Quar-
terIy Distribution.
New York, Dec. 4-The directors of
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
railroad today declared regular quar-
terly dividend of II per cent. No ac-
tion was taken regarding a dividend
on the stock of the new Rock Island
company.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Failures in November for the past
] five years are compared below:

Analysis of the November bankrupt
cy returns by occupation does not dis
close weakness in any part of the
mercantile structure; in fact it is
found that aggregate losses in no sim
gle division of the twenty-nine reach
ed a million dollars, which cannot
be said of any November of the pre-
ceding nine, while few other months
equal this record. The total liabilities
in manufacturing lines We're slightly
smaller than year ago, although in
nine of the branches of business there
was some increase over last years
figures. In no case was the excess
large.
A moderate increase appears in the
total trading losses, nine occupations
exhibiting more or less increase over
last years figures. In no case was the
increase extensive. while there was
material improvement in some of the
other comparisons. notably grocers,
who suffered so per cent heavier
losses last year. Miscellaneous trad
ing liabilities We're also much larger a
year ago, and still more so in 1900.
Numerically there was notable de-
crease in general stores and liquors,
while some increase occurred in gro
ceries, hotels, furniture and jewelry.
Insolyencies of brokers, transporters
and others not properly included with
manufacturers or traders were less
numerous than a year ago, but some
what larger in amount of liabilities.
Liabilities of failures in leading
branches of business in November are
compared, below, with the same month
lnct
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
.0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS.

This is the kind of weather to make work for the blacksmith. John Ken- netIy. shod some thirty horses Satur- day.
 Mrs George Main and daughter of Torrington spent Sunday ln this place, the guests of Mrs Jane Richards.
 William Rudge, the well known agent for the Singer sewing machine, was In town yesterday.
 Mrs F. Main entertained out of town guests Sunday.
 Seymour Smith Sc Sons have just purchased q new shaper to be used in their factory.
 F. $. II. E. Douglas has had q tele- phone placed in his house.
 Seymour Smith x Sons have had 9 telephone placed in their factory.
 It is rumored that the lower pin fac tory has been sold to parties who will start business in it in the spring. AS there have been several rumors to that effect before, l can not youch for the truth of the report, but should such be the case it would be q good thing for the village and also for those who se- cured the property, as it is a fine place for business. It was in that building that |. E. Newton made large for tune in the suspender business. Surveyors are at work on the prop erty recently owned by Allie Walton dividing it into building lots. Mir and Mrs Frederick Dingwen of Thomaston were the guests of MT and Mrs John Loughlin yesterday.
 Miss Dora Lawrence of this place spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Judd Harper of Watertown.
 The Rev P. H. McClean, s. T. L., Of Milford, the superior of the Hartford Apostolate, will open a mission in the church of St Mary Magdalene, Oak vile, next Sunday at 1O:3O a. m. Evening services will begin promptly at 7:30. During this mission the sta- tues of the Sacred Heart and St Mary Magdalene will be unveiled and blessed with 8 sermon appropriate to the occa- sion. Non-Catholics are cordially i:i- vited to attend the services.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
WATERTOWN J0TTlNGS.
Case Heard Before Probate Judge
 Howard NJ. Hickox.

The hearing of Fillmore Hubbell of this place and Mrs Morse of Thomas ton took place in the town hall Satur- day afternoon. The whole trouble was over the farm in the northern part of the town which was deeded to Mrs
 Morse with the understanding that she would comfortably keep the old people
 during the remainder of their days. This, AIr Hubbell claims, she has not done and asked the court to have the land deeded back. but the court thought otherwise and appointed w. G. French conservator over MT Hubbell, Judge Peasley of Waterbury appeared for the plaintiff and Judge Etherldge of Thomaston for the defendants. At the meeting of Federal lodge, F.
 x A. M., which takes place in their cit adel this evening, the first degree will be conferred upon one candidate. w. J. Nunson's new ice house, 5OxSOx22, is rapidly nearing comple-
 ton and will be ready for ice in afew days.
 Tickets are on sale for the annual
 Masonic ball to be given in the town
 hall in the near future. There was large attendance at the Methodist church last evening and eV- eryone expressed themselves as being l highly pleased with the cantata, "The King of Kings as rendered by the choir under the leadership of Albert W. Skilton, and it is hoped that more
 will be given in the future. Mrs Anna Booth was badly burned about the face and hands a few days
 ago, caused by the breaking of the
 handle to a coffee pot which she had
 filled with hot water. At present she
 is as comfortable as possible under the circumstances.
 Arthur Belery, who has been spend ing few days with his brother Ed ward of this place, returned to Water
 bury yesterday.
 The members of the fire department will please bear in mind the annual
 meeting which takes place tomorrow evening.
 The committee of the lady Foresters will hold g. meeting tomorrow to make arrangements for dance to be given 1 in the near future.
 George Stevens spent Sunday with his parents of this place, returning Io l Waterbury on the evening train.
 ssThe Kettle Drum" will be held in
 the town hall, Wednesday evening
 January p.
 Howard Smith, who is on the sick list, is improving slowly.
 Joseph Keilty, who has been con fined to his home with sickness, re sumed his duties at B. c. Atwoods drug store yesterday.
 The masters of Taft school will held
 their second assembly dance in> the
 town hall, Friday evening, January 10 Henry Platt, who is on the sick list remains about the same.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
HoNoRs DIVIDED IN OHIO.
ForaI<er Ticket Elected In Senate
 and Hanna Ticket I'm House.

ForaI<er Ticket Elected In Senate
 and Hanna Ticket In House.
 COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 6.-The Repub- lican caucus Saturday night nominated the Foraker ticket for the senate and the Hanna ticket for the house. The contest is being continued on the same lines over the makeup of the standing committees, and it is evident that the chairmanships and preferred places will go the same way as the offices. Price, who was defeated for speaker by McKinnon, will be shown consider ation as chairman of the judiciary committee, and the craftsmanship of one of the committees on municipal af- fairs, in deference to George B. Cox, will go to some member from Cincin- nati, but the courtesy will not be ex- tended further.
 The senate committees are being ap- portioned by a special committee on the lines of the Republican caucus, with the Democrats cooperating.
 As the liquor associations threw their influence to Price that interest is now attempting a fusion of the Democrats with such Republicans as are opposed to local bills.
 Senator Foraker is not expected here until next week, when all the commit tees will be made up. It is proposed therefore to have q demonstration in the interest of harmony. On Tuesday of next week the two houses will vote separately for United States senator, and the next day in joint session they will declare the result
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
: NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.
Naugatuck Preparing to Receive Hon

Naugatuck Preparing to Receive Hon
 William Jennings Bryan.
 St Cecilia's Temperance society will meet to-nigh in St Francis churcss chapel.
 The news that Hon William Jen- nings Bryan will lecture in Nauga- tuck next Monday evening has aroused great deal of interest. MT Bryan will deliver his lecture in Columbus hall and his subject will be American Citizenship" The prices of admission to the lecture will be 25, 35 aSnI 50c thus enabling everyone to grasp this opportunity to hear one of the great est men in public life. The commit tee who are arranging for the lecture have not their work entirely finished, but are planning to give Mr Bryan d rousing welcome and a welcome that will cause him ever to remember his stay in Naugatuck.
 Eugene Sullivan, who attends Yale law school, left Saturday for New York, where he will spend a few days preparatory to the reopening of the school on Wednesday of this week.
 Frank McCabe and Ernest Wood have returned to New York where they are pursuing a course of study at the Pratt institute.
 The board of charities will meet to- night in the town hall.
 The Kings Daughters will meet to- night in the parish house.
 There was no session of the borough ! court this morning.
 The Knights of Columbus will meet tonight in Hibernian hall.
 Six members of the walking brigade sought lodging at the station house Saturday and seven members of the same society last night.
 The Women's Study club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the residence of Mrs H. B. Futile on Hillside ave nue. The subject is musical and it will be in charge of Miss Whirtenore, Mrs H. B. Futile, Miss Woodfor1d: Miss Wfgmore and MT Baxter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
THE AUTOMOBILE FRoWN.

Br. Carlton Simon Describes New
 Menace to Chauffeurs.
 / And now comes Dr. Carlton Simon the alienist, with a discovery new to medical science, the automobile frown, says the New York World. Dr. John IF. Girdner developed newyorkitis, Jimmy Michael discovered the bicycle face, a lawyer prosecuting damage suit against the Metropolitan Street Railway company first told about troll ley mania, and now it's the autemo- bile frown.
 In describing the automobile frown Dr. Simon said:
 '9There is a distinct contraction of the muscles of the forehead and eyes, producing a froWn which, by contin- ted habit, remains in evidence upon the face.
 ''This is the result of fear of acci- dent, which includes injuries to the machine by explosion, etc; running over pedestrians, and collision with other vehicles. This is enhanced by the rapidity of riding, the wind strik- ing the face and shrinking of the eye brows downward to protect the eyes from dust and currents of air which irritate them.
 ''The body is bent forward, being rigid, due to fear of impending dan- ger, alert and ever ready for any mis- hap. This is a constant strain upon the automobilist, and the tension after considerable riding is extreme. There is a tremendous loss of phosphates, which to the medical man shows de pletion and injury to the nervous sys- tenn. In other words, excessive auto mobiling means a loss of vitality
 "I have known of cases where the nervous system was completely de ranged and where automobiling had to be given up. When confidence is once destroyed by any serious mishap, it leaves an ineffaceable and indelible impression. The accident to Fournier on Long Island several weeks ago will seriously affect his power of racing judgment in future.
 "In automobiling, which Is so much more rapid in travel than in driving, quick mental action and fine judgment of distance are so necessary to prevent accident that the chauffeur is under a constant strain, which has brought about the automobile frown."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
CONGRESS REAssEM8LEs.
The House VIII Take Up Canal Bill.
 Senate Has Little to Do.

Os
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.--After a re- cess of almost three weeks both houses principal item on the house programme for the week is the Hepburn isthmian canal bill, which is the special order for tomorrow. No limit has been fixed as to the time for debate on this meas ure, but MT. Hepburn does not contem- plate prolonged discussion of it. It is surmised in some quarters, however, that if the proposition of the Panama Canal company to sell it's property and franchises for $40,000,00O should be made as promised this may have the effect of opening wider field of dis cussion than at first seemed probable, and if this should prove to be the case the bill may be before the house for longer time than is now contemplated.
 The senate has no programme for the week and very little business on it's calendar, as the reorganization of the senate committees did not take place until just before the holidays. There are, however, few bridge bills report ed, and Senator Morgan's bill for the acquisition of right of way for the Nj caragua canal is among the measures in position to receive attention. It is not probable however, that the right of way bill will receive consideration at this time
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
NOTICE.

State of Connecticut, County of New
 Haven, City of Waterbury, Mayor s
 Office, January 5, 1902. To the City Sheriff of the City of Wa
 terbury, Greeting
 You are hereby directed to warn and notify Ralph N. Blakeslee, James H. Filling, Frederick k. Stanley, Edward 0. Goss, Louis Gates, George M. Beach, Frederick W. Chesson, Robert Walker, Walter D. Ford, John J. Brophy, James H. Murray, Stephen J. O'Brien, Daniel Foley, Edward Pagan, Martin Keefe, the duly elected members of the Board of Aldermen of said city, for the term of two years commencing on the first Monday in January, 1902, to meet in the aldermanic chamber. City Hall build ing, in said city, on Monday, January 6, 1902, at eight o'clock p. m., for the purpose of organizing and for the pur- pose of doing any and all business that may be properly and legally brought before said board at said meeting.
 Hereof fail not, but of this warning make due service in accordance with law, and return the same with your doings thereon properly endorsed to the City Clerk of said city.
 Given under my nand ana the Sedl of the City of Waterbury, this 2nd day of January, 1902.
 EDWARD G. KILDUFF, Mayor. State of Connecticut, County of New
 Haven.
 Waterbury, January 3, 1902.
 The above and foregoing is a like true and attested copy of the original warning and notice.
 Attest:
 ,. w. MCDONALD City Sheriff.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
Mark Twain,s Moving

A new story is being told of the days when Mark Twain was a hack writer in San Francisco on a weekly salary represented by one figure, Bret Harte and Joaquin Miller serving on the same staff with like pay. says the Springfield Republican. A woman of means who patronized Bohemia and gave the i'm pecunious strugglers many good din- ner saw Mark Twain, thinly clad and imperfectly shod, standing with a cigar box under his arm and looking hun grily in at confectioner's window. The patroness of letters asked what was in the box. -"Oh," drawled the humorist, "I'm moving again." MT. Clemens has had his financial ups and downs since then, but every one hopes that hereafter there will be only the ups.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-06
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at 700 and S:3S a. n; 12:3S; 3:3O; SOY D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from Boston, Hartford and way stations at sos, 40 a. m.; 1:45, 5:18 and 6:55 D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York, FishzilI Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at SIS a. m. and 1:50 and 5:1S D. m
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- tion from New York, Fishkill Landing, Danbury andway stations at S:36 q. m.s l2:34 and S:04 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS. Leave Meadow street station at S;30; 1O:05 q. m.; POO; 5:05; TOO p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at 9:5O; 11:30 q. m.; 4:50; 6:30; $50 p. m.