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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-05
DISPOSITIONS ARE READ.

Judge Aitken introduced the register OF
actions in order to get the record of the
divorce case in evidence, and then rested
his case The defense opened its case by
attempting to introduce four dispositions
taken before a Commissioner in New
York. Objection was made to their intro
duction and quite a legal argument en-
sued. Judge Trout finally allowed them
to be read and the afternoon was de-
voted to their reading and to heated
snuabbles between the attorneys on both
sides
George E. Goeller of 737 East One Hun
rded and Thirty street, New
York, testified before the Commissioner
that he was a clerk in the MarshaFs Of
flee. He said he was familiar with the
handwriting of Charles Koleman. the
man who is alleged to have served the
process on Mrs. White in the divorce pro-
ceedings. He said the signature to the
affidavit was Koleman's.
George Scheer of % West One Hundred
and Thirty-sixth street New York, testi-
fled that he was a half-brother of the
late Charles Koleman. He said his broth
er died at the Manhattan Hospital, on
Wards Island, on October IS, 1895. He
said he was thrown from a Third avenue
car and died from the effects of the fall.
He said he was familiar with Koleman's
handwriting and swore the signature to
the affidavit was his.
The dispositions of Joseph ]. White and
B. George White were read by the de-
fense to prove that Mrs. Jennie White
had knowledge of the divorce proceed
ings Joseph j. White testified he was
brother of Jonathan L. White. and lived
with his mother, Mrs. Maria White, who
is now dead. He said he knew the plain
tiff by the name of Jennie White; that
he learned of the marriage from his
mother in the latter part of 1883.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-05
LAWYERS SPRING
A BIG SURPRISE
Money Receipt Bearing
Mrs. Whites Name
Put in Evidence.
Plaintiff Alleges it Is a Forg-
cry and Says She
Will Prove it.

The attorneys for the heirs and execu-
tors of the estate of the late Jonathan
Lloyd White sprung surprise on the
plaintiff. Mrs. Jennie White, yesterday
1t was in the nature of receipt alleged
to have been signed by Mrs. White in
1895, and Richard II. Morrison, who claims
he witnessed the signing and paying over
of the money, was in court to testify to
its genuineneSs.
In her effort to have a decree of divorce
set aside on the ground of fraud Mrs.
White has all along contended that she
did not know that a divorce had been
granted her husband until some years
after his death If the divorce was Sc
cured by fraud Mrs. White is entitled
to half the estate left by Jonathan Lloyd
White. AS the estate is valued at S100, 900
both sides are making strenuous effoI IS
to secure a victory.
The plaintiff will be placed on the wit
ness stand to deny the testimony given
by Morrison, who is the defendants star
witness. She could hardly restrain her
self yesterday afternoon. After court ad-
journed she told her attorneys that Nor
rison had sworn to an untruth and that
the document was forgery.
CLAIMS HE SAW MONEY PAID.
Morrison is one of the executors of the
estate. He lives in New York City, and
came to this city to give testimony. He
is related to the late Jonathan Lloyd
White by marriage, having married
sister of the capitalist. According to the
testimony given by him on the witness
stand yesterday, he accompanied Mr.
White to a lawyers office, where he met
Mrs. Jennie White. This was on April
26. 1895. He said that he saw Mr.. White
turn over to his wife $3.50 in bills and
she affixed her signature to the receipt
which was drawn up by an attorney
The paper was offered in evidence and
shows that Mrs White acknowledges the
receipt "of $1250 from Jonathan Lloyd
White. her divorced husband" Morrison
testified that after the paper had been
signed he affixed his signature to the pa
per. and had it acknowledged before a
notary public.
The signature to the document is writ
ten in a shaky hand. Mrs. White denies
ever singing such a paper. She admits
having received $1,000 from her husband
about the year named, but signed small
piece of paper which was a receipt for
the amount.
When the case was called yesterday
morning Mrs. White was placed on the
stand to correct some testimony given
at a previous hearing. Miss Birdie Fen
nell was called to the witness stand and
told that she knew Mrs. Jennie White
and had met her when she was living
at the Russ House This testimony was
to corroborate the statement of the plain
tiff that she had roomed at the hotel
during her visit to this city after the
year 1884 The witness was not permitted
to narrate any declarations made to her
at the time by Mrs. White.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-05

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I wish to thank you for t
eft I have received through the of Lydia E. Pi
table Compound and Liver Pills. When l was
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
SEES SCHEME
CONGRESSMAN CANNON HEADS
OFF PLOT TO AMEND sHER-
MAN ANTITRUST LAW.

Washington, D. G., July There
will be no attempt made to secure
the passage of an amendment to the
Sherman antitrust law in THE nexz
session of congress as the result of
the little detective work recently
performed by Congressman Cannon of
Illinois and his prompt action upon the
discovery of the scheme The plan
was to secure the cooperation of the
legal departments of railroads and 9TH
er large corporations interested in in
ter-state commerce. Twenty of these
had been secured up to the time Mr..
Cannon learned of the plan and each
had subscribed $4,000 into common
fund for the promotion of their
scheme. Mr. Cannon carried his in
formation to President Roosevelt at
once after which he proceeded to let
those who were in touch with the
movement know that any effort to
secure such legislation would be i'm
mediately jumped on by the republic
can leaders and it would have the life
crushed out of it. The effect was
immediate. G. w. Perkins, represent
ing ]. P. Morgan & Co., visited the
President last Friday and informed
him that nothing more would be done
and that the organization would be
abandoned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
CHARACTERIZED BY NO
plssENsIoN.
LARGE A TT E N DAN G E
over 1000 Delegates Present When
Convention Was Called to Order by
State Chairman Spence at II O'clock
Work Short and Without Friction.

Des Moines. July 1. (By
Associated Press) The utmost
harmony prevailed in the re-
publican state convention which was
called to order at II o'clock today with
more than 1000 delegates present. But
two propositions are before the con-
vention, namely: the platform and the
nomination for state superintendent OF
public instruction. The former is prac-
tically agreed upon, owing to an under
standing entered into some time ago
that Senator Allison should prepare
the planks pertaining to the tariff and
trusts. The full state ticket will be
nominated with A. B. Cummins OF
Polk county for governor, John Her.
riott of Adair county for lieutenant
governor, Charles A. Bishop of Polk
county for judge of the supreme court
and D. ]. Palmer of Washington coun-
ty for railroad commissioner, all of
whom are at the present time serving
first term There are three candi-
dates for the position of state superin-
tendent of public Instruction.. G.
Barrett of Usage, H. L. Adams of West
Union and j. F. Riggs of Sigourney.
State Chairman Spence of Mt. Ayr
called the convention to order and aft
er the invocation Hon. George d. Per-
kilns of Sioux City, was presented as
temporary chairman of the convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
DIE
EXPLOSION IN WYOMING COAL
MINE KILLS 2s5.
BLACK DAMP THE CAUSE
Of the 2s2 Men Employed in the Mine
2s5 are Dead, Overcome by Fumes
Rescuing Party at Work-ReIatives
stracted-Survivors Demented.

Hanna, Wyoming, July 1.-Two hun
dred and thirty-tive of the 2S2 men
who went into the Union Pacific Coal
company's mine yesterday were kill
ed by an explosion of black damp.
Most of the dead were Finlanders and
negroes. The members of the rescu-
ing parties tell of pitiful scenes. The
seventeenth level is as deep as it has
been possible to penetrate.
Survivors Driven Insane.
Some of the survivors were driven
insane and fought like fiends against
their rescuers. Near the seventeenth
level twenty bodies were strewn over
a pile of debris which the men had
endeavored to surmount before they
We're overcome by the deadly fumes.
Some were scared and blackened by
the flames, but all had died while
crawling toward fresh air.
Rescuers Overcome.
Eleven rescuers who penetrated this
far became too weak to bring out the
bodies.
Heart Rending Scenes.
For hours the scenes at the mouth
of the level were heart rending. With
their clothes and hair awry mothers,
wives, sweethearts and children hud-
died together, weeping and wringing
their hands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
CHOSEN UNANIMOUSLY BY Ac.
cLAMATloN AT REPUBLICAN
STATE CONVENTION. e
SUPERINTENDENT RACE
Rarret Leads With Riggs Second and
Adams Third on First Formal Ballot
IN. E. Kendall Permanent Chair
man.

Des Moines, July 1,-(SpeciaD
The republicans of Iowa today unani-
mously and by reclamation renominat-
ed for his second term Governor Albert
B. Cummins of Des Moines. A COM
mittee was appointed to conduct the
governor to the hail. There was
great demonstration and much enthusi-
aSm.
Herriott by Acclamation.
John T. Herriott was renominated
by reclamation for lieutenant governor
and this action was followed by up
roarious applause.
cummins Controls Committee.
The convention did not reassemble
until shortly after 2 o'clock, having
adjourned at 1890 for dinner The
GNmmins forces control the committee
ch resolutions, SIX to ave, and NJ e.
Kendall, Cummins man, was chosen
permanent chairman.
ottunnwa Represented.
The permanent organization is as
follows:
Chairman-Hon. N. E. Kendall. Al
bia
Secretary-E. w. Weeks, Ninth
district.
Assistant secretary-Harry P. Key
hoe. Ottumwa.
Kendall Makes Prophecy.
Upon assuming the chair Mr.. Ken
dali made a brief but telling speech
and was enthusiastically received. He
predicted that the republican majority
in Iowa next November will amount to
100000.
Riggs Makes Good Showing.
Des Moines, July 1.-(SpeciaD The
first formal ballot for state superinten-
dent resulted as follows: Barrett,
1861; Riggs, AL; Adams, S571a.
Riggs Nominated.
Des Moines, July 1.-(Special)
John F. Riggs of Sigourney was nomi-
mated for state superintendent on the
third formal ballot, receiving 500
votes.
A. W. Lee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Ship Builders Strike.
TRAIN OF ACCIDENTS.
Opening of Burlington Carnival At
tended With Mishaps.

SPSpbhSf ~ -
tended With Mishaps. y
Burlington, July MANY accidents
marred the opening of the week of
carnival here yesterday and as a
result two persons are dead, another
so seriously injured he will die and
several others wounded.
Levi Linn, a teamster, while stand
ing with his team under a bluff, was
literally buried alive by a landslide
falling upon him. He remained in
this position for hours until excavated
by workmen, and was still alive when
taken out, but died soon after
wards.
Willie Carlson, 11-year-old boy,
kicked in the forehead, causing con-
cussion of the brain. He died several
hours later. The animal was unshod
save for one hind foot which contain
ed a heavy iron shoe, and it was this
foot which struck the unfortunate
youth with deadly effect.
A boy named Mccoy, while fooling
with fireworks, was struck in the
jaw by an exploding cracker. He is
perhaps fatally injured and the doc
tors say the fracture may develop
into lock-jaw, which will result in
death.
Harry Yeager, while performing on
high stills for the amusement OF. the
crowds, lost his balance and fell dis
lance of ~ feet, smashing his nose,
breaking his arm, and receiving other
serious injuries. He will recover.
Several minor accidents are also re-
ported.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
STILL HOLDS COLORADO FUEL.
y. c. osgood Says He is Not Organic
ing Opposition Company.

Denver, Colo, July John c. os-
good, former chairman of the execu.
tive board of the Colorado Fuel and
Iron company, has authorized the
statement that he continues his inter-
est in the Colorado Fuel and Iron CON-
pany, and will give all the support
possible to the new management, with
which. he says, he is on the most
friendly terms.
The changes in the directorate of
funds for addi.. !.
the company, he said, were made at
his own suggestion and in order that
funds for additions and improvements
would be ample for all purposes. Mr..
Osgood also denied emphatically the
report that he was planning vast
combination to oppose the Colorado
Fuel and Iron company.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
KISS AND MAKE UP.
Lieutenant Mccue Reappears, But Is
Placed Under Arrest,

Chicago, July Lieutenant w. X.
McCue, U. S. A., and his young San
Francisco bride, who is said to be eth
er his second or third wife were sue
cessful in affecting reconciliation
when he reappeared yesterday after
noon, after an absence of few hours,
during which time it was thought that
he had gone for good, but he was plac-
ed under arrest on charge of deser-
ton from the army and is now at Fort
Sheridan. He is in danger of prosecu-
ton in the criminal court for bigamy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
GIFT TO PARIS.
Home of Victor Hugo Presented to the

City.
Paris, July 1.-The historic mansion
on the Place des Vosges, in which Vic
tor Hugo spent the most active years
of his life, was yesterday formally pre-
sented to the municipality of Paris by
the grandchildren and other kin of the
great author.
The condition of the mansion is much
the same as when Victor Hugo occu-
pied it, besides being filled with many
valuable souvenirs of his work, Ii
brary of 5000 volumes, and a collec-
ton of the authors drawings and wood
carvings.
The room where Victor Hugo died is
exactly as it was at the time of his de-
mise, the furnishing of the bed, the
clock, etc., being identical. The house
also contains many souvenirs of Victor
Hugo's friends, including Lamartine,
George Sands, and the elder Dumas,
consisting of inkwells, pens and let
tiers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
AFTER ELoPERs.
Irate Parent Of Runaway Girl Threat
ems to Shoot.

ems TO SnOOts
Des Moines, July IA pair of elop-
ers were eagerly sought in des Moines
last night by the father of the young
girl, William Thompson, farmer re,
siding about one mile from Abel. The
couple are supposed to have come to
Des Moines yesterday morning, the
father following in hasty pursuit. He
wandered about the streets yesterday
in vain quest of the couple, but not I'M
til last evening did he find any trace
of them. He went to the Union depot
to inquire whether the couple had been
there, and just as he did so, he espied
them going toward the Rock Island de-
pot Brandishing his revolver, he dash
ed out the door, yelling at the top of
his voice that he would shoot the young
man who was with the girl Depot
Policeman Riley stopped Thompson
in his wild rush, and during the parley
that followed the couple were lost
sight of.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
SHOPS OF JEWS ARE STONED.
Defeat of Clerical Candidate Causes
Riot in AIsace-Lorraine.

Strassburg. Alsace Lorraine, July L.
The defeat of clerical candidate for
election to the reichstag in country
district adjacent to Strassburg caused
riotous outbreak against Protestants
and Jews. Two hundred clerical vot-
ers gathered, paraded The streets, boot
ing and stoning Jewish shops. The
rioters tried to liberate their arrested
friends, which caused revolver shots
to be exchanged. The clericals have
declared boycott against the Jews
and Protestants.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
HIT BY FLYING ROCK.

Cedar Rapids Woman Victim of Acct.
dent at Stone Quarry.
Cedar Rapids, July Mrs. Anna
Danek. wife of George Danek, had car
ried her husband his dinner at the
Northwestern quarry and stone crush
er, south of the city on the east side
of the river, and Immediately started
to return home. AT 1903, according
to the custom of the plant, the noon
blast was fired. Nearly 80 minutes
later she was found unconscious by
the road just north of the quarry,
where she had been stricken down
by flying rock. She may not re-
cover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
CHURCH UNION UNLIKELY.
II is Believed consreeationaIists Will
Spoil Merger.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 1.-The advisory
committees OF the Methodist Protest
ant, Congregational and United Breth-
rem churches. which are endeavoring
to effect a union. meet in Pittsburg,
today when the subcommittee from
each denomination to agree upon a
plan of union are to report to the ad-
visory body. The consensus of opinion
is that the Congregationalists will
make demands that cannot be met and
that they will not become part of the
affiliated churches.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
A. 3. CUMMINS
RENOMINATED.
ILLINOIS TOWN BURNS.
Village of ocaya, Near Bloomington, is
in Flames.

$3.50 *sss** =
: Bloomington, ILL.,, July 1.-The \
= village of ocaya, thirty miles north =
of Bloomington, is burning. The =
Bloomington fire department is y
now enroute to the scene.
(" The fire at Ocoya caused loss .
of 100000. Kirkpatrick & Lack =
lands two elevators, the railroad =
6 depot, and Fisk Bros general 3
$ store, together with many other 8
buildings and residences were de- .
stroyed. q
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
WOMAN RoRs TRAVELLER.
Mrs. F. F. Adams Says She Was
Knocked InsensibIe.

Milwaukee, June 30.-Mrs. F. r. Ad-
ans, wife of the vice president of the
Adams tobacco company, reported to
the police today that she was robbed
of S1S,500 while ON the train en- route
to this city from Chicago last night.
Mrs. Adams states that she went into
the toilet room ofsthe car, where an
other woman entered, struck her over
the head with blunt instrument, rem
dering her unconscious.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
STRIKE GREAT OIL GUsHER.
Well Near Santa Barbara Sends Out
Forty Barrels a Minute.

Santa arbara, Cal, July IAN oil well
In the northern part of the county came in
last night. 1t proved one of the most re-
markable wells discovered on the Pacific
coast. The first flow was at the rate of
forty barrels minute, according to the
estimates of the experts on the ground
The oil shot fifty feet, aboue the top Of
the derrick. The depth of the well is
about 1000 feet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
BOYS BODY FOUND.
Rockford, ILL.,. Lad Supposed to Have
Been Murdered.

Rockford, Ill.,. July 1.-The remains
of Richard Tebbetts, newsboy seven
years old, who disappeared eight days
ago have been found by section men
near the Driving park. about two miles
north of the city. The circumstances
point to brutal murder, but the mo-
tive. is mystery. Public feeling over
the affair is intense.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Changes in Postoffices.

The additional clerks and promotions
become effective today in practically
all the first and second class postof
fees. The additional clerks and pro-
motions become effective today ip prac-
tically all the first and second class
postofiices. The additional clerks al
lowed aggregate an increase of over
81, 900, 900 in the salary roll.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
CRISIS IN PERU.
Unsuccessful Attempt to Bring About
Reconciliation.

Lima, Peru. July 1.-The political
crisis continues. The attempt to bring
about an understanding between the
different parties has collapsed, but it
is reported that some influential per.
sons are endeavoring to effect an ar.
rangement which will provide for peace
and prosperity in Peru.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
CHANGE MADE
coRTELYou ESTABLISHES DE.
PARTMENT OF COMMERCE
AND LABOR.

Washington, D. c.. July 1.-The
transfer bureaus which are to be as.
sembled under the act creating the de-
partment of commerce and labor to
the new department took place today.
The transfer was attended by pleas
ant ceremony in the Office of Secretary
Cortelyols
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
BARRETT APPOINTED.

st. Louis Fair Commissioners Made
Minister to Argentine.
Washington, July John Barrett,
commissioner general for the st. Louis
exposition to Asia and Australia, has
been appointed United States minister
to Argentina to succeed w. P. Lord.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
MUSIC FOR AMERICA.

Composer Gets PrIze TOT AIT TOT Ma
tional Hymn.
New York, July 1.-The society of
Cincinnati, which has had for some
time standing offer Of a gold medal
for the composer producing acceptable
music for America" which for years
has been sung to the same air as the
national anthem of Great Britain, has
awarded the prize to Prof. Arthur
Johnstone, of this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
BLYTHE IN FIRST.
Burlington Anti-cummins Man Nam
ed For Resolutions Committee.

Des Moines, July 1.-(Special.) by
the selection of James w. Blythe of
Burlington as a member of the resolu-
tons committee to represent the First
district that part of the state went
against Cummins and in favor of the
stand patter" side of the party this
morning. George e. Duffield of Van
Buren, county was chairman of the
caucus and w. B. Southwell of Des
Moines county was secretary. R. S..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02

Caller of Henry county was chosen
as member of the committee on
credentials and j. s.. Mckinney of
Jefferson county was selected for the
districts representative on the COM
mittee on permanent organization.
Charles L. Wilson of Washington
county was elected a member of the
state central committee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
TELEPHONE CONCERNS MERGE.
Wisconsin System Buys Little Wolf
Company from Receivers.

Fond Du Lac, Wis, July IA deal
was consummated here yesterday by
which the entire system of the Little
Wolf River Telephone Co., becomes a
part of the Wisconsin telephone sys-
TEN. The price in consideration is not
given out. The Little Wolf went into
the hands of a receiver some time
ago
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
ALDERMEN ARRESTED.

Chicago Takes Turn at Prosecuting
Her Officials.
Chicago. July 1.-The grand jury to-
day voted bills against Alderman John
j. Brennan, Herbert e. Kent, Charles
A. MeCarle, Hiram B. Sherman, Harry
O'Donavan and John j. Kelly, in con-
nection with the Eighteenth ward cleo
ton frauds. They are charged with
conspiracy to induce persons unquali-
fed to vote to hinder voters.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
JAPAN TO PROTEST.
Action Taken in Reference to Russia's
Course in Manchuria.

London, July IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail frovm Toxic says it is re-
ported that Japan is sending protest
to Russia regarding the latter's action
in Manchuria 1t is also stated that
Great Britain and Japan are each send
ing a gunboat to the Yalu river to
watch the Russians there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Vote by Counties.
Robinson. Carr.
Made Unanimous.

On motion of Captain Carr the selec-
ton Of Mr.. Robinson was made unan-
imous. Captain Carr said that he had
not sought the election to the resolu-
tons committee but that when he was
nominated he decided to make fight
to the finish
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Groffs Plead Not Guilty.

Later In the day the Croft brothers, who
We're Indicted with A1achen. pleaded not
guilty. 1t was announced that the cases
will be tried in the fall term of court
which begins in October.