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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
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Lon Bryson is Appointed
Postmaster of Davenport.

Washington, D. c., March 27.-(spe-
cial.) Senator'S Allison and Deliver
have today formally recommended the
appointment CT Lon Blyson to be post
master at Davenport. The appoint
ment Will likely be made before Sat
urday. Mr. BTyson was last week put
in charge of the postohice temporarily
to fill the vacancy caused by the re-
moval Of George Metzger. At that
time it was the feeling of those who
Were in touch with the situation that
Mr.. Bryson would receive the perma-
nent appointment. Il. j. Mahin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
PEACE IN ISLANDS
MEMBER PHILIPPINE COMMITS.
SION MAKES GOOD REPORT.
He Tells of the Work of the Commits
sion in Stamping Out Asiastic Chol.
era in the Islands-Caused 100000
Deaths Among Natives.

San Francisco CAL March 27.-H.
C. lde. member of the Philippine com
mission who arrived here from Manila
on leave OF absence enFoute to his for
mer home in Vermont. said in an inter-
view, that when he left the islands,
peace blessed them and he was hap
Ply to say that health boards under the
immediate direction Of the Philippine
commission had stamped out Asiastic
cholera which carsed death 10 q bun.
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chapter. He took his theological course
at Princeton Theological Seminary
and at the University of Berlin. For
seven years he was pastor of the
Third Presbyterian church, Rochester,
NJ Y. He was elected president of
Lake Forest college in 1901.
IN addition to his talents as an ed
ucator and writer, DR. Harlan is a pull
pit orator of great ability President
Harlan's administration gives every
promise OF large and brilliant future
for. Lake Forest. His wise executive
measures and his farreaching policy
tend to develop the great natural ad-
vantages OF the institution, eventually
placing it pre-eminent among the col
leges OF the middle west.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
HIGH 8 cHooL.

Richard D. Harlan who spoke Friday
morning at the high school in this city
on educational topics and the benefits
to be derived from college education
such as is afforded by the educational
institutions of the country today, is
president OF the Lake Forest college
at Lake Forest, H., where several
Ottumwa young women are enrolled
President Harlan is a Kentuckian by
birth. He is the son Of Justice John
Marshall Harlan of the United States
supreme court, and brother of Hon.
James S. Harlan, attorney general of
Porto Rico. DR.. Harlan graduated
from Princeton university in 1881. as
valedictorian OF his class. He is a
member OF Phi Beta Kappa, Princeton
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
OF RAPE

Abba, March 27-(speciaD -Accus-
cd by his own 1S-yearold daughter, OF
incest, Howard Flanagan, a prominent
farmer residing near this city, has
been indicted by the grand jury OF
Monroe. county and is now in jail here
awaiting trial.
Daughter the Accuser.
Mr. Flanagan resides on a farm only
a short distance southeast OF Abba.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31

According to the statement of the
daughter, Grace, the father has borne
Illicit relations with her for sometime,
but through fear it is stated that she
has been compelled to keep silent I'M
til recently.
News of criminal accusations came
to the many friends of Mr.. Flanagan
with a great shock, as he has always
been highly esteemed by all who knew
him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
THE IRISH LAND BILL.
The Contents of the Voluninous Mea-
sure Made Public.

London. March 27-The text of the
Irish land purchase bill, which was in
troduced in the house of commons
by Irish Secretary Wyndham, Wednes-
day last, was given out today. 1t oc-
cupied thirty-nine pages of parliament
airy paper and bristles with technical
tiles. The full wording reveals many
important features that were not
mentioned in Wyndham's speech when
the bill was introduced.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
ILLINOIS C. A. r. EMcAMPMENT.
W.l Be Held at East ST. Louis, May 5,
s and Z, 1908.

Chicago, March 27.-Arangements
for the thirty-seventh annual encamp
ment OF the department of Illinois,
Grand Army OF the Republic, will be
completed today The encampment
will be held May 5, and at East St
Louis. Invitations to be present have
been sent TO President Roosevelt Sec
cetaries Root and Moody, Admiral
Schley and Governor Yates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
Had Been Seen In That City
Searching For Work.
INQUEST HELD THIS AFTERNOON
Jury Enpaneled and an investigation
Being Made--Letter Addressed to
Ed chy!ested FOUND in His Pocket
Was Young Man.

Centerville, March 27.-(SpeciaD-
Terribly crushed and mangied, the
body of an unknown tramp, supposed
to have been struck by Rock Island
train was found early this morning by
a number OF section men, short dis
lance east of Libertyville. The re-
mains We're Immediately brought to-
this city, where a coroner's jury was
empanelled and an inquest held at 2
o'clock this afternoon.
From letter found in the pocket of
the deceased, it is supposed that the
mans name was Ed Chylested He has
been identified as man who was
seen in this city a few days ago in.
search of work.
Cause of Death of Unknown.
Nothing is known as to the real
cause OF the death of the unfortunate
man though it is supposed that he was
walking along the track near Liberty
vile when he was struck by a passing
train. AT the time the man was found
the BODY was cold and nothing has
been learned from any OF the train
crews as to seeing anyone in that vi
cinity.
Was Almost Hidden.
While going to work this morning
a number of section men from Liberty
vile picked up from the track a mans
cap. This aroused the fear of the men
and an investigation OF the right of
way in that vicinity Half way down
the side of a deep fill ana almost hid
den from view the lifeless body OF the
man was found.
Taken to centervilIe.
The remains were picked up by the
section men and taken to Libertyville
and later were removed to Center
Vile
End Came Suddenly.
From an examination of the corpse it
is thought that death came instan-
taneously to the unfortunate man. He
had apparently been struck by a pass.
ing train and thrown down the in
cline. His body was terribly crushed
and mangled
Find Letter in Pocket.
From letter fohnd in one of the
pockets of the dead man, it is sup
posed that his name was Ed Chylested.
The envelope bore that name and was
signad "Tlilie" and had been dated at
Glnux Falls. S. ID. 1t is supposed,
judging from the contents of the let
ter, that it was written by sister OF
the deceased.
ccroners Jury.
AS soon as Coroner Hague of this
city had been notified of the accident
he at once took steps to make an in,
vestigation. A jury consisting of Jas
Mcfarland, Fry A. B. MuLenix and j
H. Doward was at once empaneled
and the investigation was begun at 2
o'clock this afternoon.
Was a Young Man.
Judging from his appearance, the
deceased was a young man of about 2E
years of age and gave evidence thai
he had been of an Industrious nature
Hunting for Work.
Since the remains were brought tc
this city they have been viewed by q
large number of people. and the de
ceased has been identified as mar
who was in Centerville recently in
search of work. 1t is learned that hi
also was in Fairfield and Libertyvillt
hunting for some kind OF employment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31

HAVE SHAVED iii HEADS.
Ann Arbor Students Set New Hazine
Record.

Ann Arbor, Mich, March 27.-In
spite of the reported protests and
threats of the faculty, the hair cutting
race between the sophomore and fresh
man classes continues. About thirty
three more heads have been shaved,
raising the total number to Ill and
the score to about SO to As in the 'O5
mems favor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
A CABINET WALKS OUT.

Bulsarians Get Hurry and Give Up
Their Jobs.
Sofa, Bulsaria, March 27.--The en-
tire cabinet has resigned owing to in.
ability to find anyone who will accept
the portfolio of war unless the cabinet
agreed to army appropriations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
May RECOUNT VOTES.

Judge Garter Endorses Second Count
in Lorimer-Durborrow Contest.
Chicago, March 2T.-Judge Carter
today advised the election commission
ers that in his opinion Judge Hanecy
had no jurisdiction to issue an injunc-
ton against the recounting of the bal
lots in the Lorlmer-Durborrow con-
test. and said that the board might pro
.ceed at any time with the recount.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
MERGER CHANGES IT'S NAME.

The Great Steel Corporation to Be
Known as Carnegie Steel Co.
Trenton, N j., March 27.-Counsel
for the United States Steel Corpora
ton today filed in the Office of the Sec
Rotary of state articles amending the
hcarter of the National Steel company,
which was filed yesterday for the pur-
pose of merging the Carnegie Co, Ma
tional Steel Co and the American
Steel Hoop Co. The amended arti-
cles changes the name from the Ma
lional Steel Co., as filed yesterday, to
Carnegie Steel Co.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
PREDICTS DOOM OF STRIKERS.
Bishop spaldns Expresses Belief Ar.
bitration Will Rule.

Peoria, ILL.,, March 27.-Bishop spal-
ding, who has Just returned from his
labors on the anthracite strike com
mission, in an interview in this city to-
day gave it as his opinion that the per
iod of strikes in the United States has
passed forever and that arbitration
will be adopted to settle all labor diff
ficulties in the future. The bishop
thinks the precedent established by
the commission will do much to bring
about this state of affairs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
LEVEE Is CRUMBLING
ENDS OF DYKE AT cREvAssE NEAR LUCY La ARE SLOWLY

ENDS or Dyke cREvAssE LUCY, La ARE SLOWLY CIV
ORLEANS, LA, MARCH 27.-WiTH THE WATER ROARING
THROUGH BREAK AND SPREADING OVER AREA
TRY, THE ENDS cREvAssE NEAR LUCY OPPOSITE
SIDE THE RIVER FROM ORLEANS ARE REPORTED
SLOWLY cRUMBLlNe. EVERYTHING POSSIBLE
BEING DONE REPAIR BREAK VAST AREA
OF TRUCK FARMING SUGAR LAND OVERLOOKED
THERE is ABSOLUTELY DAMAGE OR. LOSS OF LIFE.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
TROUBLE IN COLORADO.
Big Steel Plant Discharges $50 of its
Morkmen.

Denver, March ~ Since Monday
$50 workmen engaged upon extensions
in the steel plant for the Colorado Fuel
and Iron Co. at Pueblo have been laid
off. Rumors are rife that the cessa-
ton OF work is due to differences be-
tween the stockholders of the com
pany. which it is said, have broken out
afresh.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
FILIPINO ARMY ROUTED.

Macabee Scouts Defeat San Misuels
Army With Small Loss.
Manila. March 2S.-Two companies
of Macabee scouts signally defeated
the main body of San Miguei's force
today 1t is believed San Miguel was
killed. Lieut.. Reese, is seriously
wounded. The scouts lost three men
killed and eleven men wounded
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
MANGLED BODY
Is DISCOVERED
COUNTRY ROADS
ARE lMPASSABLE
DARyMEN BRING MILK MUD scows-RuRAL CAR.
RERs FORCED TO ABANDON ROUTES NEAR


Cedar Falls March (speo Daymen
town boats sliding along the this
country
W There to be absolutely bottom the
Of the mai
OF The oaymn Durham Waterloo
The badly red
condition than the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
Geo. Saunders to Face
Charge of Attempting
Rape.
IN JAIL AT ALBA
is Awaiting Action of Grand jury
Attempt Said to Have Been Made on
15,Year-old Mary Richardson at
Hooking.

Abba, March 27.-(speeiai.)
cused of one of the most revolving
crimes ever attempted in Hooking,
George Saunders is in jail here awaib
ing an investigation by the grand Jury
on the charge of having attempted TO
rape little 15-year-old Mary Richardson.
According to the statement of the
little girl she had been working at the
Saunders home on account of the i'll
ness of Mrs Saunders. Early one
morning she states that Mr.. Saunders
came to her room and attempted to
commit the crime. She states that
she gave the alarm and that before he
had harmed her, Mrs. Saunders came
into the room.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
CARRIERS ABANDON ROUTES.
impossible Conditions of Roads Make
Travel IMPOSSIBLE.

Independence March 27. For the
past ten days rural route mail car
riers out of independence have been
compelled to make their way on foot
through mud and snow and the routes
were finally abandoned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
PLAYING CHESS BY cAgLE.
American and British Students Have
Begun the Fifth Series.

Boston, March 27-Pitted against
each other in an international struggle
for chess supremacy, the best student
players in America and Great Britain,
representing on one side Harvard,
Yale, Columbia and Princeton, and on
the other Oxford and Cambridge. 1 re.
contesting today the fifth series If
annual matches over the Atlant 3
cable.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31

REPORTS ARE EXAGGERATED.
Conditions Not as Bad in China as
Painted.

San Francisco, March 27-Rev. R.
T. Ryan of the Southern Baptist
church. who, for the past seventeen
years has been missionary in China
has reached the city enroute to his
home in North Carolina. He reports
the rumors of prospective trouble from
insurrection in southern China have
been greatly exaggerated. He does
not believe any serious trouble is to
be apprehended
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
DATE OF FUNERAL NOT FIXED

Body of Sir Hector Macdonald Taken
to Mortuary Chapel.
Paris. March 27.-The remains of
Sir Hector Macdonald We're removed
last evening to the mortuary chapel
OF the English church. Before the re-
moval of the body short services We're
held by the rector of the English
church. The date of the funeral is
not yet fixed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
MRS. PHlLPoT A CANDIDATE.
VIII Run for Office of President Of
State Department w. r. c.

Cedar Fails March 2I.-James
Brownell, w. R. c. No 26 has an
nounced the candidacy OF Mrs. Fred
erica Philpot for the position OF de-
paltment president. Her name will be
put in nomination at the G. a. r. con-
vention TO be held in Cedar Rapids in
May. She WILL if elected appoint Miss
Nellie B. Pierce her secretary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
INVESTIGATING A MERGER.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
is Looking Into a Deal.
New York. March 27-The inter-
state commerce commission met here
today to investigate the merger of the
Atlantic Coast line, Louisville and
Nashville and other lines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
SPAIN CHOOSES NEW MINISTER.
Rodriguez San Perdo, Conservative, is
Given Finance Portfolio.

Madrid, March 27-Senor Rodriguez
Son Perdo, prominent conservative
lawyer, has been appointed minister of
finance to succeed Senior Villaxerde,
who resigned because of the increased
expenditures demanded by the minis
tiers OF marine, war and public works.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
SENT TO MOUNT PLEASANT.

Judge Richards Sentenced Allen Man
ming to TWO Years.
Iowa Falls. March 27.-Judge j. H.
Richards has sentenced Allen Manning
OF this city to two years treatment in
the state dipsomaniac ward at Mt.
Pleasant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
UNIONS ARE IN POLITICS.
{. Fl. Wills Leads Labor Men of Water.
loo in Camnaian.

Waterloo, March 27- (SpeciaD
The labor unions led by e. H. Wills are
asserting their strength by taking an
active part in the city campaign AT
a mass meeting to be held this evening
John p Reese will speak There are
now three tickets in the field and it is
stated that Wills, the laboring mans
candidate, is running an even rate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
CHOLERA AT DAMASCUS.

Germans Postpone Their Visit to the
Holy Land for the Present.
Jerusalem. March 27-Cholera has
appeared at Damascus and the German
crown prince, Frederick William and
his brother Prince Eitel abandoned
their proposed visit to the Holy land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
TO DISMISS DUNLAP CASE.
Reported Prosecuting Attorney Wishes
to Withdraw Charge of Perjury.

Seaton, Ill.,. March 26.-It is report
ed that the prosecuting attorney. Will
liam Graham, of Aledo will ask the
court 10 allow him TO dismiss the case
for perjury against Margaret Miller in
the Dunlap trial with leave to rein
state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
J. DIAMOND CANDIDATE
Keokuk Republicans Select MayoraIty
Candidate.

Keolull, March 27.-The republican
city convention held last evening NOM
mated Andrew j. Diamond for mayor
and Jno. Leindecker for city marshal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
Mo Death From the Famine.

AS to the stories of the death from
famine, Reuter- states that no such
happenings have been reported from
any part of the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
RACING AT LIVERPOOL.
Result of Today's Spring Meeting
Sport in Steenlechase Race.

Liverpool, March 27.-At the Liver
pool spring meeting today the grand
national steeplechase was won by Mr..
Morrien's Drumcree, Detail second
Manifesto third. Twenty-three horses
started.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
ROBBERY AT CEDAR RAPIDS.
Wholesale Millinery House Loses S..
600 in Silks.

Cedar Rapids, March 27.--Lyman
Bros, wholesale millinery house was
robbed last night OF silks valued at
$1,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
BREAK I'M A LEvEE.
The crevasse is Three Miles Wide and
the Country is BEING Flooded.

Jackson, Miss, March 81.
Dispatches from Greenville state that
the crevasse IL the levees south of thai
place has widene0' into a gap of three
miles. Immense volumes of water are
flooding the country,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
AGED SOLDIER PASSES AWAY.
3. F. WarfeI, Was Former Adjutant
Iowa Soldiers Home.

Marshalltown, March 27. Benjamin
f. Warfel, for eight years adjutant of
the soldiers home, of Iowa, is dead He
was sergeant-major of8the twenty-iifth
Iowa regiment infne civil Wal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
Found plenty of Supplies.

The party visited fifty poor cottages
and found in every one OF them plenty
of bread and supplies OF flour. Or.
Reuter- adds that there would doubtless
have been untold suffering but for the
assistance of the committee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
N. X. FAIRBANKS DIES.
Noted Manufacturer Passes Alvey at
Home in Chicago.

Chicago, March PIN. X. Fairbanks
the millionaire manufacturer, died at
his home here today, aged Is years,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
Made Tour Of Finland.

Under the direction OF the Finnish
relief committee, Dr. Reuter- was de-
tailed to make tour OF thar country
for the purpose OF ascertaining the
facts and he positively denies that mis-
party either found or heard OF any part
of the country where there were 81
600 destitute persons as has been stat
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
One Bit of "Hunger Bread

DR.. Reuter- states that during the
entire trip he was only able to pro-
cure one bit of hunger bread" which
is comosed of -four made from green
grain mixed with bark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
Was Are sted.

Word of the attempt was taken to-
the officers and Saunders was arrested
and brought to Abba where he was
placed in jail to await the investiga-
ton OF his case by the grand jury.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
DIED FROM HEART FAILURE.
Prominent New Yorker Drops Dead
While Playino Cards

New York, March 27-James Heman
Snow, president of the Royal Gas Co.
and prominent in business circles. died
suddenly in an apartment hotel last
night. He was stricken while playing
cards with heart failure.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
DR.. Reuter- Says There is No
Destitution in Finland.
MADE TOUR OF COUNTRY
Eminent Russian Lecturer Makes In
vestigation of Reported Suffering
and Declares That He Found an
Abundance of Supplies.

ST Petersburg. March 27.-"There
have been no 5000 Finlanders suffer
ing from destitution.' declares DIR. Ju-
Illus n Reuter-, the famous lecturer Of
the University OF Helsinsfor. as the re-
suit OF his personal examination Of the
reported state of affairs existing in
that country during the past few
months.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
EMPRESS THROWN FROM HORSE

Has Right Arm Broken at GrunewaId
Today.
Berlin, March 27-The empress was
thrown from her horse while riding at
Grunewald today and her right arm is
broken.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-31
Sig BOOK HOUSE FAILS.
A Boston Firm Assigns With LiahiIi
ties Reaching 100000

Boston, March 27.-The Mills and
Knight Book Co, OF this city. one of
the oldest printing and book houses
in New England has made an assign
ment Liabilities are 100000 and as
sets nonlnally the same.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-03-05
TALKS ON WESLEY.
President Roosevelt Delivers an Ora
tiOn on Character of Founder
of MethOdism.

New York, Feb. 27.-President
Thursday night at great mass meet
ing at Carnegie hall, held ito do
honor to the character and labors of
John Wesley, the founder of Metho-
dism, scholar, missionary, philanthro-
pist, preacher, gentleman" The
meeting was held under the auspices
of the New York Thank Offering
commission, which has had charge of
the local work of the twentieth
century thank offering fund of $780,,
100000, that has been raised by the
Methodists throughout the country
to celebrate the advent of the TWEEN
tieth century of the Christian era.
Samuel w. Bovine presided.
The hall was crowded to the doors
and hundreds were unable to gain
reached the hall escorted by a de-
tachment of mounted police at $3.50.
Cheers and hand clapping announced
the arrival of President Roosevelt,
who advanced from the rear of the
platform, accompanied by the presid-
ing officer of the meeting, Mr.. Bovine.
When he had reached the front of
the stage the president bowed slight
ly, and then walked over to the seat
reserved for him behind the reading
desk. His address was eulogistic of
the life, labors and character of Wes-
ley, and he was loudly applauded at
its conclusion,