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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1902-04-15

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the round trip to Nashville on May
9Th, 9th, and 18th, final limit June
2nd, account Conference M. e
church.
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Summer School Knoxville, Tenn.
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General Assembly Of PRESBYTERIAN
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Contributors
40 the Year Of Humor.

To the Year of Humor.
ssMark Twain" F. p. Dunno c'Mr. Dooey"l ,
Joel Chandler Harris l"Unce Remus"l, Edward
w. Townsend ("Chimmc Faddenol ,, George A de-
Ruth McEnery Stewart, James Whitcomb Riley,
Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Geiett Burgess, Frank
X. Stockton, Tudor jerks, Ellis Parker Butler
Carolyn Wells, Harry S. Edwards, Chester
Bailey Fernard, Charles Batten LOomis, Oliver
Herlord, Elliot Flower, Albert Bigelow Paine
Beatrice HerlOrd.
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General Assembly Of Cumberland
Presbyterian Church Springfield,
Mo-, May IS TO D. One fare plus
81 for round trip. Tickets on sale
May II, II and l3, limit to return
May p,
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07

by the candidate and is usually chos-
en- out of the committee This was
the case in 1884, 1888, 1892 and 1896,
neither Jones, Quay, Carter nor Hanna
holding any membership in the COM
mittee at the time of their selection.
Should Governor Crane be chosen it
would be following the old practice.
1t is hadrly likely, of course, that
the President has yet consulted with
him about the matter, although when
asked whether there was any founda-
ton for the talk, Gov. Crane declined
to say anything for publication.
1t is Senator Lodges opinion that
the matter has not been discussed Of
ficially, and he does not believe that
any decision will be made for some
time. Mr.. Lodge is confident, howev-
er, that there will be new chairman
of the committee, and he adds that
President Roosevelt and Governor
Crane are close personal friends.
There has also been some talk to
the effect that Roosevelt's campaign
would be managed by Senator Quay.
This gossip undoubtedly has its orig
in in the fact that Senator Quay per.
sonally wrote the resolution adopted
by the Pennsylvania republican con,
vention indorsing Roosevelt, that state
being the pioneer in advocating Mr..
Roosevelt's nomination in 1904.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
HANNA NOT TO BE
CHAIRMAN IN 1904.
ROOSEVELT WILL CHOOSE AN.
OTHER LEADER TO MANAGE
HIS CAMPAIGN TWO
YEARS HENCE.

Washington, D. c., Aug. Cit is now
certain hiatt Senator Hanna will not
manage the republican campaign of
1904, when in all likelihood President
Roosevelt will be the candidate for
the presidency. Mr.. Hanna has acted
as chairman of the national republi-
can committee since 1896, largely be-
cause of his personal interest in the
late President McKirley's welfare.
The death of Mckinley has removed
this incentive to active political man.
agement, besides which Mr.. Hanna S
health will not permit him to under
go any more physical and mental
strain than is absolutely necessary.
More important than these two rea-
sons, however, will be the feeling OH
the part of President Roosevelt that
he ought to have his personal repre-
sentative as chairman of the nation
al republican committee.
Although the presidential campaign
is still two years distant, there is con-
siderable gossip in political circles as
to Senator Hanna's successor.
Prominence is given to the name of
Governor William Murray Crane of
Massachusetts, and there is much
FEASIBILITY in the prediction that he
will be selected.
The chairman of the national com.
mittee in each campaign is selected
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Anti-Gambling Champion of
Des Moines Victim of Thugs.
FELLED BY CRUEL BLOW
Isaac FinkeIstein Attacked While on
His Way Home Last Nisht-Bloody
sinsIetree Tells story of Death-Few
cIeWs AS to Identity of Perpetrators.

Des Moines, Aug. 6.-Isaac Finkel-
slime, whose crusade against gambling
closed eight houses in Des Moines two
weeks ago was murdered last night.
He was on his way home when man
stepped out from the shadow of an
alley and struck him over the head
with a singletree. Finkelstein fell to
the ground. Four men less than a
block away saw him fall and ran to
his assistance. He was dead when
they arrived, his skull having been
crushed.
Get Few clews. :,
Beyond the bloody singletree which
was left beside the victim the only
clue to the murderer is the report that
shortly after the time of the murder
one unrecognized man was overheard
to say to another: 81 killed the - .
and at another time one man was
heard to tell another Keep your
mouth shut"
War on Gambling Joints.
The murder is supposed to have re-
suited from Finkelstein's action in the
prosecution of gamblers. He did NOT
object to public gambling but wanted
the city to receive the revenue from
it and said when the police did not
raid the houses he filed complaints
with the sheriff. The result of the
raids proved so expensive the gam
blers closed the.4 places.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Speaker Henderson Predicts
Big Republican Sweep.
COUPLE MET W WEDNESDAY PARTY is CONFIDENT
Says that Some Democrats Are Secret
ly Hoping That Existing Admins
traton Will Remain in Power-Pros.
perity All Over the Country.

New York, Aug. 6.-Speaker Hender-
son is confident the republicans will
be victorious in the fall campaign. In
an interview the speaker SAID:
The republicans believe they will
win, and some of the democrats hope
their own party will be defeated
believe the people are thoroughly con-
WINGED OF the wisdom of republican
policies, and there is widespread feel
ing among all classes, regardless of
political parties, that their welfare de-
penis upon keeping the republican
party in power.
My own state, Iowa, is decidedly in
favor of the thoroughly tried and ap-
proved politics of the republican par
ty. 1t is strong protection state 1t
is equally determined that anything
that possibly can be done to curtail
the dangers that lie in great COM
binations of capital must be vigorously
and wisely treated by law.
Country Backs Up President.
"The country believes that the Phil.
ippine question is settled so far as the
title and our duty are concerned, and
that it only remains for this country
to carry cut firmly, kindly, and wise
ly the policies inaugurated by McKin-
ley and President Roosevelt toward
the Filipinos for their own good.
The country is overwhelmingly for
the policy advocated by the admins
tration and passed by the house of rep
resentatives in favor of reciprocity
with Cuba, and will not be willing to
abandon that position until it is con-
summated by legislative action or
treaty.
"On the subject of revision of the
tariff, the republican party is now, as
in the past, prepared to act whenever
it can De done wisely and without
seriously disturbing business. A
great free list will be created by the
republican party when the duty is
made plain.
Prosperity on Every Side.
Prosperity is stamped on the face
of every part of the country From
1898 to 1896 it was only a question o.
bread and how to avoid starvation
Now it is a question of the equitable
distribution of the products of labor
and capital. Courage and hope are
! everywhere. There was never mo
ment when the country had greater
reason TO approve of the republican
party than it has now, and | do not
entertain a doubt that in the coming
elections the people will voice Their
approval at the polls.
THE republicans are united, ear
nest and acting upon conviction. The
democrats are divided Their giants
of the past are bitterly assaulted by
their more modern chiefs. The lat
ter are quarreling among themselves
while the republicans are standing
shoulder to shoulder conscientious;
asking what is right and determined
| to do it."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
THREE MEN FLoGeED.
Masked Men in Kentucky Cause
Reign of Terror.

Harrodsburg, KY, Aug. 6.-Thirty
masked men mounted on swift horses
and heavily armed, caused reign of
terror in the neighborhood of Parry
vile, ten miles from this city, last
night. They severely logged William
Goodnight, George Russell and Wal
lace Bottom, residents of that section
lGoodnight says he recognized several
of the party. Arrests may follow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Son Kidnapped Ten Years Ago
Near Quincy.
See Each Other in Postoffice at Wich-
tia and Mutual Recognition Takes
Place-Boy Says Tramps Abducted
Him and Compelled Him to Beg.

Wichita, Kas.,Aug. 6.-Charles Gard
ner who was kidnapped ten years ago
at the age of u years from his home
near Quincy, H., by two tramps met
his father here today by accident. Re
Gently Gardeners parents moved to
Andover, Kas, and today the father
and son met in the postotiice and rec
ognized each other, Young Gardner
says that the tramps took him to FIT.
Worth, Tex, where he was compelled
to beg. He finally escaped.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
SHAW FOR PRESIDENT.
Believed in Des Mones He Will Be
Candidate in 1903.

Des Moines, Aug. Cit is now gen.
orally understood that Secretary
Shaw will he candidate for the pres
idency in 1908, if he lives and retains
his health. This will be welcome
news to Iowans. Secretary Shaw is a
shrewd politician. He realized that
Iowa would have been for him had lie
been a candidate, but he also realized
that Roosevelt would be certain to Sc.
cure the nomination in 1904. BY wait,
ing until 1903 he will have the solid
support of the east and of the west
both in all probability.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES MONTANA.
Vibrations in Missoula County Cause
Collapse of Old Buildings.

Helena, Mont, Aug. 5.-An earth
quake in Missoula county caused some
slight damage. 1t lasted about two
seconds, vibrations being quick and
short At Bonner, one of the large
dynamoes at the electrical plant, was
shaken from its adjustment. At Gin.
ton the shock was quite severe. the
operator, reporting that several old
buildings had collapsed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
ROYALTY GREETED AT REvIL.
Emperor William Arrives in Russia
and Is Greeted by Car.

Revil, Russia, Aug. emperor
William arrived in Roadstead today.
The shipping in the harbor was bril-
liantly decorated and a spacious recep-
ton hall lavishly furnished had been
erected on the quay. The car on the
imperial yacht Standard sailed early
to meet the Hohenzollern. The Ger
man emperor transhipped to the Stan
dard, which returned to port with the
two emperors aboard, through line OF
Russian warships which fired salutes
and manned the sides.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
FISH ESCAPE; PoAcHER KILLED.
User of Dynamite Falls Victim to
the Explosive.

Clinton, Aug. 5.-Arb Mcdonald
dropped a stick of dynamite from a
boat into the Maquoketa river for the
purpose of killing fish. The dynamite
exploded directly under the boat and
Mcdonald was killed. John Ralston
and Peter McCabe. who were in the
boat with Mcdonald, were injured
They will have TO stand trial for vlo-
lating the game laws when they get
well enough.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
MENTION BABR.
Sprung as Possible Candidate for
CONGRESS on Democratic Ticket.

sprung as TUSSIpIe OdIIu'ud6e TOT
Congress on Democratic Ticket.
Des Moines. Aug. 6.-Judge w. l..
Babb of Mt Pleasant is being men
toned as possible candidate for
congress on the democratic ticket,
1t is not believed that he would con-
sent to run even il the nomination
should be offered to him. He is gold
man of the most pronounced type, and
all the efforts of the democrats of that
part of the state to get him to declare
for Bryan in 1900 We're futile. Most
of the other democrats of Henry
county who had refused to support
Bryan in 1896 returned to the fold in
1900, but Judge Babb held aloof. 1t
is not believed that he desires to re-
enter politics.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
ATLANTA eREETs NEGROES.
Opening Session of Christian and Edu-
cational CONGRESS Today.

cational Congress Today.
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 6.-The negro
young peoples Christian and educa-
tional congress, said to be the larg-
est gathering of negroes ever held in
this country, opened here this after
noon with an estimated attendance of
5000 delegates. The opening session
was largely devoted to addresses of
welcome by Governor Chandler and
Mayor Minis. Fraternal greetings
were extended by other distinguished
white men of the city and state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
STRIKE IN PULLMAN SHOPS.
Car Builders and Rlacksmiths Quit
Others Are Disaffected.

Chicago, Aug. Scar builders and
blacksmiths at the Pullman car works
have gone out on strike for more
wages that threatens to involve all the
men employed by the Pullman COM
pany. Over $50 men have stopped
work already, and 400 more are con-
sidering the advisability of walking
ont. Should they do so a general
strike is expected. This would affect
over 5000 men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
TROLLEY TRAFFIC TIED UP
Four Hundred Conductors and Motor
men in New Haven Strike.

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 6.-The
New Haven and Westville Railroad
Co.. operating and controlling all the
trolley traffic, local and suburban.
within radius of ten miles of this
city, is practically tied up today as a
result of strike of it's 400 conductors
and motormen. The men demand
changes and reforms in the methods
of administration. There is no dis.
trrbance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
ESTABLISHES GOVERNMENT.
Cable From Port Au Prince Brings
Intelligence From Hayti.

Washington, Aug. 6.-The state de-
parement has received a cablegram
from Minister Powell, at Port Au
Prince, in Hayti, stating that General
Firmin, on Aug 4, set up new gov
eminent, dominated by the provision
al government of Artivoite and north
west. He proclaimed himself as pres
ident
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
FIRE AT MORNING SUN.
Dry Goods Store Burned, Entaiing
Loss Of $4,000.

Morning Sun, Aug. 5.-The large
two story dry goods store of j. T. Holt
day in this place, was stuck by light
ming and burned to the ground. The
stock and fixtures We're valued at $685.
600; insurance, S19,500. The building
was owned by W. Ii. Graham of Wash
ington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07

Spokane, Aug. 6.--Harry Tracy, the
outlaw, shot and killed himself near
Fellowes, at 4:3O o'clock this morning.
He was surrounded by posse.
First Surrounded in Swamp.
Tracy was first surrounded in a
swamp eleven miles southeast of
Creston, Washington. For four hours
before a special messenger left for re-
Inducements long range rifle duel
between Tracy and the sheriff's posse
of eight men had been in progress.
twenty-five armed men left here for
the scene of the battle.
Tracy Was Wounded.
In the fight with the sheriff's posse
last night Tracy was wounded in the
right leg between the knee and tbyc
thigh. Twenty minutes later, knowing
capture to be certain, he killed himself
with his revolver.
How Outlaw Died.
Tracy was hunted down by a posse
OF Creston citizens. When surrounded
he engaged in running battle with
his pursuers. His leg was broken by
bullet wound and the artery bled
profusely He crept into wheat field
and tried to tie up the artery. Becom-
ing desperate he put his revolver to
his head and fired, the bullet entering
into his brain. At daylight this morn
ing the body was found, already cold.
ny .h.o yy-hn IA
was in progress. Private citizens of
Creston will get the reward.
His Crime.
Tracy was arrested for burglary in
Portland, February 1, 1899, after an
exciting battle with Detective David
Weiner. Tracy fired two shots at the
detective, wounding him, and then
jumped into an engine with his revoly-
er to the head of the engineer. He or
] dered the engineer to go anead at full
speed. The conductor stopped the
train, however, and, seeing that his
plan had been frustrated, Tracy jump
ed from the engine. and started to run.
Half dozen shots were fired at the
| fugitive, one of which took effect be-
hind his ear and he was captured A
month afterward, while being taken
/ from Jail to the court room, he ex-
changed several shots with the jailor,
but was overpowered
Crimes Since His Escape.
On June 9, 1902, with Convict David
Merrill, Tracy escaped from the Ore
gon penitentiary at Salem. Since that
time he has killed at least eight men
and wounded more than six others in
his attempt to gain his liberty. 1t is
also reported that Tracy killed Merrill
in a duel. At least nothing has been
1 heard of the latter for many weeks.
Tracy Warned Sheriff.
Spokane, Wash, Aug 6.-The sher-
4 ifs office at Davenport received a
message from Creston stating that
1 Tracy spent all day Monday at the
home of a rancher on Lake Greek.
The outlaw made his appearance Sun
/ day evening and took possession. He
pinned on towel about mile north
where apparently he had watered
his horses the following note: To
to whom it may concern: Tell Mr.. Cud-
thee to take tumble and let me alone,
or | will fix him plenty | will be on
my way to Wyoming. If your horses
are any good-would swap with you,
thanks for a cool drink
Harry Tracy"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Aug. 6.-Lying in
a pool of blood on lonesome road in
Nanticoke, the body of Daniel Sweeney,
a Waterman employed by the Dele
ware, Lackawanna & Western Coal
Co., was found early today. Across the
top of the head were two wounds and
the skull was crushed at the base. He
quit work at midnight and was follow
ed by score of men who, it is believ-
ed, waylaid and killed him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
WHITE RESIGNS.
United States Ambassador at Berlin
to Leave Post.

Berlin, Aug. 6.-Ambasador White
mailed his resignation to the United
States several days ago. 1t is to take
effect early in November. He resigns
on account of i'll health.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
BURNED TO DEATH.
Whole Family Perishes in Home Near
EIjicott, Cal.

Stockton, Calf. Aug. Cleo Will
der, his wife and three children We're
burned to death at their country home
near the village of Ellicott. I'M this
county, last night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
ovERPowER GUARD AND ESCAPE
Two Prisoners Attempt to Hold Up
Earmer-One Killed.

Farmer-One Killed.
Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. 6.-Fred
Heron and Robert Johnson, a negro,
overpowered the guard last night and
escaped. This morning they entered
the house of Carl Gitsch, on farm
four miles south of the city, and hold
ing pistol to his head demanded
money. A son OF Gitsch came down
the stairs with shot gun and killed
Heron. johnson fed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
euIDl DELEGATE TO MANILA.
Rome Paper Says Rampola's Ais is
Appointed to HIGH Office.

Rome, Ang. 6.-Italia announces
that Monsignore Guidi, at present in
the office of Cardinal Rampolla, the
papal secretary of state, has been ap-
pointed apostolic delegate to Manila.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
ARCHBISHOP MAcHRAY ILL.
Noted Canadian Prelate is Sick in
London.

London, Aug. 5.-Most Rev. Robe
Machray, Archbishop of Rupert's
Land, primate of all Canada, Chan
cellor Of the University of Manitoba,
and prelate of the order of St. Mich
ael and George, is seriously ill., here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
LIGHTNING STRIKES HOUSE.
Residence of William Page Saved from
Disastrous Fire

Bonaparte, Aug. 6.-(Couriers Spec
ial eryice)--Lightning struck the
house of William Page here Monday
and only the prompt action of the citi-
zens saved the dwelling from being de-
stroyed by fire.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
Thieves Thought to be Railroad
Men.
SECURE TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
Flag Train and Cut Express Car Loose
BLOW Open the Safe and Make En-
deavor to Blow Up the Messenger
With 1t.

Dubuque, Aug. eight train rob-
bers, thought to be railroad men. held
up the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
limited, the finest train in the world,
at Marcus, ten miles north of Savanna,
illinois, at 1870 o'clock last night.
The Adams express car was detached
from the train and the safe dynamited.
Two thousand dollars were secured.
One of the robbers was shot and killed
by the trainmen,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-07
HIS MAJESTY IN LONDON.
Conveyed From Portsmouth by Spec
ial Train This Morninu,

London, Aug. 6.-The royal yacht
Victoria and Albert with King Edward
aboard left Cowes at 1870 o'clock this
afternoon, reaching Portsmouth short
ly after 2 O'Clock, whence special
train conveyed his majesty to Lon
don.