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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-10
IOWANS DIE in DEADLY
SAW MILL EXPLOSION
RAILROAD CHANGES.
ottumwa May Have Connection With
New Rock Island Trains,


From present indications it is proba-
be that within the next two or three
weeks Ottumwa will have the advan-
tage of a direct connection with the
two new fast trains that are to be put
on the main line of that road next Sun
day. 1t is an assured fact that there
Will be two new trains installed in the
service of the Rock Island road on the
main line next Sunday according to
announcements made from the general
Offices of the road. In fact, there has
recently been new time card issued
for that system which provides several
changes in the running time of the diff.
ferent trains on the road and gives
the schedule for the new trains.
= New Train Service.
One of the most important changes
will be the addition of the fast daylight
train between Chicago and Kansas
City. 1t will be known as the California.
Mexico express and will be run
through to Ell Paso. On the west bound
trip it will be designated as No. 20 and
on the east bound trip will be known
as No. 80.
For Direct Connection at EIdon.
1t is probable, that according to the
schedules of these trains, they will
pass through Eldon about o'clock in
the. afternoon. According to present
intimations received at the Office in
this city there will be within the next
few weeks trains put on the Keokuk
and Des Moines branch which will con.
meet directly with these trains at Ell
don thus giving the people of Ottumwa
close and swift communication with
either the east or the west. AS yet
no arrangements have been made for
the installment of such train but it
is learned from reliable sources that it
is being most carefully considered by
the officials of the road and it is ex.
pected that there will be some provi-
sion made in the near future for con-
nections at. Eldon. With this arrange.
ment established the people of Ottum-
wa will have a quick route between
this city and both Kansas City and
Chicago.
Equipment of Trains.
The new train for the Rock Island
will be equipped in the finest and most
up to date manner. 1t will consist of
standard and tourist sleepers, free re-
Ginning chair cars and coach with din
ming car for meals. This equipment
will be fitted in most elegant style
and will be ruin solid between Chicago
and Ell Paso.
By this service one will observe that
the time is only two days from Chica.
90 to Ell Paso, three days to Los Ange-
les and four days to the City of Mexico,
thus making the Rock Island the short
est line between Chicago and FL Paso
by twelve hours and twenty minutes
and more than six hours quicker to
Los Angeles than any train carrying
all classes of equipment.
West Bound Schedule.
The new Rock Island is scheduled to
leave Chicago at $40 o'clock in the
morning and the run will be made as
follows:
Leave Chicago $40 a. m.
Leave Joliet 9:10 a. m. Il,
Leave Davenport 1890 p. m.
Leave Muscatine 1870 p. m.
Arrive Kansas City 1920 p. M
Leave Kansas City 1O:45 p. m.
Leave Topeka 1850 a. m.
Leave Mcfarland a m
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-10
BANK CASHIER SUICIDES,

Life by Shooting.
Falls City, Neb., April 81. Godfir.
non, assistant cashier of the First Ma.
tional bank, committed suicide last
night by shooting. Dependency is
given as the motive.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-10
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Matters Concerning Iowans at the Ma.
tionaI Capital.

Washington, April 9.-Postmasters
appointed: Diamond, Appanoose coun-
ty, VIM. Baker, vice w. E. Wales, re-
signed; Hiattsville, Appanoosa county,
E. D. Ketcham, vice ]. A. Hinote, re-
risgned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-10

follows:
Leave Chicago $40 a. m.
Leave Joliet 9:10 a. NJ h
Leave Davenport 1890 p. m.
Leave Muscatine l:3O p. m.
Arrive Kansas City 1920 p. M
Leave Kansas City 10:45 p. m.
Leave Topeka 1850 a. m.
Leave Mcfarland 2 a. m.
Leave Harrington $40 a. m.
Leave Mcpherson Sis a. m.
Leave Hutchinson 6:1O a. m.
Leave Bucklin $50 a. m.
Leave Liberal 12:43 p. m.
Leave Texhoma 2:47 D. m.
Leave Delhart 4:5O p. m.
Leave Tucumcari S:O7 D. m.
Leave Santa Rosa 1915 p. m.
Arrive Ell Paso 1880 a. m.
East Bound Time Gard.
This train will leave Ell Paso at 8
O'Clock in the evening and on the ey-
ening of the second day at the same
hour will reach Chicago the run being
as follows
Leave Ell Paso p. m.
Leave Santa Rosa 80 a. m.
Leave Tucumcari 9:27 a. m.
Leave Delhart 1855 p. m.
Leave Texhoma 2:47 p. m.
Leave Liberal, 4:4S p. m.
Leave Bucklin 1850 p. m.
Leave Hutchinson 11:20 p. m.
Leave Mcpherson 1918 a. M 4
Leave Herington 2 a. m.
Leave Mcfarland 1855 a. m.
Leave Topeka 4;55 a. m.
Arrive Kansas City 6:55 a. m.
Leave Kansas City 7:15 a. m,
Leave Muscatine 1850 D. m.
Leave Davenport SAT D. m,
Leave Joliet 9:10 p. m.
Arrive Chicago p. m. IL;
Railroad Deals.
There is much speculation in rail-
road circles as to the meaning of the
large transactions and big advance in
Northwestern, Rock Island and Mil
waukee and st. Paul stocks.
While many are of the opinion that
it means a prospective deal in which
]. P. Morgan, the Moore brothers, w.
B. Leeds, and others are interested, no
one believes there will be merger of
these properties, and it is the opinion
that community of interest in them is
being planned. There are others who
think the advance is speculative in
character, and that the stock is being
advanced in measure for effect upon
the rest of the market.
People who are well posted in Rock
Island affairs place no credence in the
story of a merger of Rock Island and
Northwestern. While it is admitted
that w. B. Leeds is a large stockhold-
er OF Northwestern, and while it is
possible that the Moore brothers are
buying Northwestern as good invest
ment yet there appears little probable
ity that these interests are attempting
to gain control. The present is not
considered a propitious time for the
formations of new large railroad mer.
gers.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
THE GORE CASE IN PARIS.
Consul-General Gowdy Will Have
an Independent Investi-
cation Made.
AMERICAN PHYSICIANS CALLED IN.
They VIII Conduct an Autopsy and
Endeasor 90 Determine the Man.
n~r In which the woman was
shot in the Rooms of the singer
De RydxesLI.

Paris. Nov. s4.--Aeting on instrue-
tions from the United States state de-
partment to thoroughly investigate
the shooting. ON Wednesday last, of
Mrs. Ellen Gore, Consul-General Cow
dy has requested four representative
American physicians. living in Paris
to form a commission, conduct an aa-
topsy and report on the circumstances
and probabilities of how she met her
death. The commission is composed
of DR.. A. ]. Nagin, who is in charge
of the American hospital in Paris; Dr.
Edmund L. Gros. formerly of san
Francisco; DR.. Turner and DR.. Whit
men. Mr.. Gowdy has sent written in
structions to each of the doctors IN
which he asks them TO spare no ef-
forts TO make the Investigation search
ing. The commission has already con
ferred regarding its plans, but it has
not yet been settled when the autop-
sy will take place. The French off
cials still hold the body, and numer-
Gus formalities have to be gone
through with before it will be in pos
session of the undertaken designated
by Mr.. Gowdy.
The latter is seeking to obtain pos
session of the remains, but it probably
will be necessary to make an applica-
tion to the examining magistrate in
charge of the case. The doctors must
act quickly, as the funeral has been
finally arranged for two o'clock Tues
day afternoon in the American church
on the Rue De Berri. Rev. ID. L. j.
Thurber will ofiiciate. -
The questions before the American
medical commission are delicate, for
their conclusions as to the course of
the bullet may conflict with those of
the French medical experts. The lat
ter base the accident on the upward
range of the bullet, but the American
officials believe that an independent
autopsy will establish the fact that
the range was almost horizontal, thus
indicating a direct shot from an aimed
weapon.
The United States consulate staff
also is taking the deposition of wit
nesses independent of those taken by
the French officials. So far, this nc
ton has not developed any new fea-
lures, but the dep ,sitions furnish
complete and unprejudiced history of
the case, and will be forwarded to the
state department at Washington. Mr.
Gowdy will be represented at the ex-
animation of De Rydzeski, in whose
apartment Mrs. Gore was killed, but
as an observer only, as care will be
taken not to create an impression that
there is the least official doubt OF
thoroughness of French justice.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
TIE SCENE RE-ESAcTED.
French Method of Preliminary In
quiry Into n Tragedy.

Paris. Nov. 25.-The French officials
having the case in their charge de-
cided unexpectedly to hold the re
construction of the scene" Monday
afternoon instead of waiting until
Tuesday. This interesting formality
occurred in the room where the trage-
dy took place. De RydzewislSi re-enact-
S Ell the details of the fatal scene and
submitted to the cross-examaination
of the officials at every step. The
only persons admitted were the exam
ining magistrate, the commissary of
police. DIR. Socquet, who performed
the autopsy; Gastinne Bennette. the
expert armorer; De Rydzewiski and
Lawyer Cruppi.
A representative of Mr.. Gowdy, II.
Paquet, applied for permission to be
present but the magistrate refused on
the ground of requirements of the
law. The party arrived at the house
at three o'clock. De Rydzewish was
in a cab and was accompanied by two
police officers He had handouts ON,
looked pale aud emaciated. He
shielded his face from the gaze Of
the crowd at the door and. followed
by the magistrate and the officers.
mounted the stairs to the room where
the fatal scene was re-enacted. There
IS every reason TO believe that the ac-
eused reiterated his story as first
told. that Mrs. Cores death was the
result Of an accident.
The authc rites win afford every
facility to the American physicians
to perform their autopsy.
aLthiop.ka-al.a "a ?eUal..,a
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
THE GUATEMALA TRAGEDY.
II VIII Probably Hasten the Depart-
ure of DIR. godfrey Hunter from
His Post ns Minister.

Washington. Nov. 24.-The recent
tragedy at Guatenaia City. is which
William Fitzgerald lost his life, may
have the effect Of hurryinQ 10 his post
Mr.. Combs, Of louisville, the new min
lister TO Central Americn. who sue.
ceeds DR. Godfrey Hunter, the retiring
minister. II Is recognized here that
DIR. Hunters position at the Guatemala
apifal can hardly remain tenable, in
ew Of the tragic events Of the past
few days, and for this reason he no
doubt would like TO be relieved very
soon. Mr.. Combs original intention,
as understood here, was to be at
Guatemala City by the first of the
year, but Fridays developments may
cause him 10 change his plans. The
suggestion has been made that the
state department may find IL expedi-
cnt to await his arrival there in order
TO obtain satisfactory account Of
the shooting. as the information al
ready received has been conflicting iB
his character.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
KILLED HER KEEPER.
Blg Elephant Gypsy Kun Mad ~ Raii-
road Wreck aud WAS Killed.

road wreck aud MAS Killed.
Savannah. Ca. Nov. 2s.-Gypsy. =
big elephant ~elonglng TO Harris Nick
el Plate Shows. went crazy six miles
from Valdosta yesterday afternoon,
an killed her keeper, James o'Rourke.
The circus train had been in
wreck at Triton earlier in the day,
when several OF the animal cars we're
krecked and two or three horses killed.
The elephant Gypsy. was in highly
nervous state wnen the train pulled
out for yaldosta. tho next show point.
Six miles out from that town Gypsy
became so noisy and restless that
O'Rourke entered her car. as the train
stopped AZ smal. station, 70 try 10
quiet her. Immediately the mad brute
attacked the man and crushed his life
out against the side of the car.
oRourke. for some reason, did not
after killing her keeper Gypsy escaped
10 the woods. Her absence was noted
before the train left the station and a
hunt was organized The big beast
was shot number of times before she
suecumbed to rife bullets in her brain
O'Rourke's body was taken to Val
dosta. where 1t was given burial this
afternoon. being taken to the cemetery
in circus wagon drawn by six white
horses. His home was in New Or
leans. where he has wife and fam
lily.
The skin and bones OF the elephant
have been saved. Twelve men buried
the mountain of her flesh this after
noon In the woods where Gypsy was
killed
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
PREPARING FOR WORK.
Senators and Congressmen Are Arriving
In Washington.

Washington, Nov. 23.--Senators and
members of the house of representa-
tives are beginning TO arrive in Wash
ington, preparatory TO the meeting of
congress a week from tomorrow. Most
of the leaders will be here during the
early part OF the week. as the Presl-
dent desires to confer with them be-
fore putting the finishing touches on
his message.
Today's arrivals included Senators
Spooner, Allison, Fairbanks and Bal
ley and Speaker Henderson. Senator
Spooner spent some time tonight at
the White House In conference with
the President.
Speaker Henderson expressed the
opinion in an interview tonight that
there would be little legislation at the
coming short session aside from the
passage of the appropriation bills. He
added, however, that the President
would have the first inning. The
speaker, to some of his callers, ex.
pressed his belief that constitutional
amendment would be the only method
Of dealing with the trust question.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
HEAVY RISE IN GOLD.
Mexican Financial and Business Circles
Are Greatly Excited.

Mexico city. Nov. 23.--The heavy
rise in gold premium caused the cx-
cltement in financial and business cir.
eles. The premium has been rising
all week. and has reached III. II Is
generally conceded that gold stand
ard cannot be long delayed, as silver
fiuctuates In value so rapidly that 1t
cannot be relied on as a basis Of cur
rency. The new rise Is believed likely
to be followed by a reaction, but on
all hands 1t is thought that new and
permanently lower level has been
reached.
II Is reported that a car works on q
large scale Is to be established in this
country, favorable concession having
been granted.
The First District Court OF this cap.
ital declares. in the case of bankruptcy
of the Monterey 4 Mexican Gulf rail-
way, some time ago absorbed by the
Mexican Central railway, that banks
here and private houses having been
duly paid, they can no longer inter
yene as creditors IN the bankruptcy.
The court directs these banks and pri-
yate bankers TO pay the costs In this
incident
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
THE EFFORTS FOR ADJUSTMENT.
Statement From Wayne MacVeagh
Published In PhiIadeIphi


Philadelphia, Nov. 24.--The Public
Ledger publishes a statement by
Nayne MacYeagh covering the efforts
that have been made to bring about
an amicable adjustment of the dispute
Between the anthracite coal companies
/ |and their mine workers. Mr.. Mac
8eagh says:
The parties on both sides were con-
testing every inch of ground when the
great railway corporations volun-
teered an advance of ten per cent. of
the wages of their employees.
"As soon as such an advance was
announced, It seemed to-he taken for
granted that, Notwithstanding the ad-
vance made two years ago, like in
crease would now be granted the min
|ers. and the question of wages being
out of the way. there was general
feeling in favor of trying to adjust
the other differences.
while / was still cross-examining
Mr. Mitchell / was asked to meet him
and his counsel in conference to make
Jan effort TO reach some adjustment of
IAN amicablc nature. We discussed the
matters in dispue on different occa-
|sions, and at great length, and at last
DIV the invaluable assistance of Mr.. +.
|B. Thomas, the president of the two
| represent. the basis, as he
Enough, of possible adjustment was
zreached, and when it was submitted
10 the other gentleman who, with
Ar. Thomas, had signed the letter re-
Auesting the appointment of the COM
mission, they all concurred with Mr.
s1homas in approving it as basis of
<neQotiations.m
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
ADMIRAL cAsEY's GOOD WORK
rhe ,saliant American sailor Appears suo-
eezsfuitf In the Role Of
Mediator.

Panama. Ne,. "a The Star and
Herald SAYS that IT the conference on
board the Wisconsin "a distinguished
son Of Uncle sam. Rear-Admiral Silas
Casey. acted as mediator and peace.
maker. which conduct, Il remarks, re
fleets great credit on a nation whose
motives for doing good are too frc.
quentls disparaged.
Admiral Casey. IN n brilliant speech
extended To the negotiators his heart.
felt good wishes, highly praising
them for their Judgment and patriot
ism and their arrangement of such an
extremely delicate matter.
Gen. Cobas chief minister Of state
on Permodo's siaf, who spoke In
good English. made an eloquent repl.
20 the speech. and in the name " Go.
lomhia thanked the gallant admiral
for the hospitality and attention the
neeoiiators had received ON board his
flagship. and also for his generous in.
terxention IN the arrangement to
ftAtA# AHFNN iaiaAi ~ AAaA eAt'i' -
Colombian territory.
II Is said ihat the impassioned pm.
triotie uttcrancea Of Gen. Cobaf
brought tears TO the eyes Of Gen. Her.
rera.
Troops already are being sent away
Nearly one thousand men left sunday
night for Barranquilln.
Is soon as the revolutionary gun.
boat pndilla arrives here the troops
in the Caucau province Will be sent &c
Buena Ventura, on the bay of Chico.
Gen. Herrera md his secretaries
have arrived al Aqua Dulee, accom-.
panied by n government commission.
er bringing the news of the conclu.
sion of peace TO the gunbont Bogota
In order 90 prevent fight with the
Padilla, should they meet.
Gen. Salazar, governor of Panama
has sci all the political prisoners at
liberty.
The eomWander of the British
cruiser phaeton offered Gen. salazar
TO communicate the news OF the
treaty of peace TO Capt. Mnrmaduke.
the commander of the Bogora. The
offer WAS accepted and the Phacton
sailed Saturday night.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
THE HUNTERS ARE IN DANGER
The killing of william A. FItkger-
aid at Guatemala city n Coward
!, Act--Amcricans Incensed.

Guatemala City. Nov. 23.-William A.
Guatemala City. Nov. %. William A.
Fitzgerald. of Grand Rapids. Mich,
was shot and killed, Friday. by
w Godfrey Hunter, Jr., son Of the
United States minister, Hunter
fired from behind. james q. Baiaicy.
of Kentucky. secretary of the United
States legation here, standing by with
"a drawn revolver. Both then ran
away with their revolvers in hand.
They were arrested, but are now at
liberty. Minister Hunter claiming
immunity for them. II is asserted
that Fitzgerald had no chance 10 de-
fend himself and that he was an in.
offensive man.
The lives of the Hunters and that of
Bailey are threatened by indignant
Americans.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
A CHURCH DISRUPTED.
4 Lexington Congregation Divides
over Instrumental Music.
Disciples Of Alexander Campbell Raise .
Sensation In Lexington. M. 10y Not-
Ing to Put an Organ In Their
House of Worship.

Lexington, KY. Nov. 22-By a vote
of s6l TO 2os the Broadway Christian
Church today decided to install In.
strnmenta. music.
Behind the simple statement Of this
action lies n sensation. for the vote
means the disruption of the church
Not only does IL mean that an organ
is to be placed in the church. but
also II means the withdrawal IL tie
Rev. Or. W. l.. MeGarYey aud from
$50 TO 200 others persons who are op.
posed to an innovation opposed by Al.
exander Campbell, lie founder of the
church
Dr. McGarvey is the church's first
pastor. and is now president of the
Bible College OF Kentucky University.
Another who IS driven out Is Elder
J. w. Zachary. Prohibition candidate
for congress from this district. The
congregation knew this when the vote
was taken. and Or. MeGaryey and ED
er Zachary had already called for
their letters and stated what they
would do If an organ was installed.
They will join the Chestnut Chris.
tian church. which has not heard the
sound Of an organ or the singing OF
paid choir. The voting was by bal
lot. which was sent to the church sec
retary, Virgil Mcclure.
DR.. MeGarvey has published his
views on the subject. and gives Scrip
tural reasons for refusing to worship
witn instrumental music.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
DOUBLE MURDER CONFESSED.
Murder of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Conn in Montana.

Butte, Mont, Nov. 24.-Mrs, Hank
Narling, who is believed to be de-
mented, and who is being held in the
prison hospital at Philipsburg on
suspicion of being the murderer of
Mrs. Patience Conn and James Conn,
has made a confession. She de-
clared she killed Mrs. Conn with a
hammer and then shot the man. She
had made her home with the Conns,
and 25 years ago, while in a rage.
shot and killed her husband, but was
cleared on the ground of insanity.
The murder of the Coons was thought
to have been committed by the lone
bandit who held the Northern Pacific
train at BeaTmouth.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1902-11-29
OTHERWISE UNN0TICED.

Three deaths resulted from the Ash.
land tNis.) ore docks fire Saturday.
There IS an abnormal influx of beg.
gars into st. Louis with the approach
of wintry weather.
Five ears of merchandise. consist.
ing mostly of Christmas toys, were
wrecked near Harrison. Ill.
While one prisoner held the jailer,
six others escaped from the Jail at
cambridge. Tenn.
William II. Crews was killed by the
cars on the Illinois Central railroad
at Ashley, H., Sunday.
Redus Wilson accidentally shot and
killed his 13-year-old brother. Henry,
at their home, about three miles
Canada is TO have second trans
continental railway, extending from
ocean To ocean, backed by the Grand
Trunk company.
The temperance people of Shattuc,
Ill, and vicinity are up in arms over
the proposed establishment of Il sa-
loon in that place.
Startling revelations are expected in
the investigation of the case of Wm.
S. Vanderbilt Allen. in New York, who
was kidnapped and held prisoner in .
sanitarium for six years
The body of Charles Garyen, who
disappeared from Wagoner, I. T., last
week, was found in the Nerdigris riv-
er, together with his gun, hunting
equipments and three ducks.
A COW whale, 20 feet long. and its
calf, l6 feet long, were found, cast up
on the beach, by member of tbe
Forked River IN. j. life-saying sta.
tion, Saturday night.
st. Louis is full Of schemes of all
sorts desirous of securing concessions
for more or less meritorious privileges
during the Worlds fair,
northeast of Brinkley, Ark.
William II. Connor, of the firm of
w. II. Conner & Co., one of the most
prominent business men of southern
Illinois, died suddenly at his home in
Prairie du Rocher, Ill. -
Methodists in New York city sue
ceeded. Sunday, in raising about $7o,-
600 for the relief of superannuated
preachers and their widows aud or
phans.
The first Presbyterian church at
Columbia, Mo-. celebrated the pay off
of it's Indebtedness at special praise
service, Sunday, at which all of the
old notes were burned.
A Boston alderman declares the
city government is in the hands of a
clique which controls legislation and
holds up business even for bills for
the good of the community.
Ex-Gov. Hogg has issued state
ment ut Beaumont, Tex, in which he
declares that Spindletop Is not ''play-
ing out" but the supply of oil will
last for at least 25 years.
Two varieties of apples grown on
the Cotton Belt. the Arkansas Black
and the Mammoth Black Twig, re-
ceived the first and second premiums,
respectively. at the recent Apple
Growers congress in st. Louis.