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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
AN AMERICAN TRIUMPH.

Omaha Beetle United States has
triumphed in the Venezuelan contro-
versy and that issue may be regarded
as practically settled SO far as any
danger of war is concerned. That is
to say, the European powers having
shown what aggression they dared to
put themselves in an absolute warlike
attitude that incidentally challenged
the United States have at last de-
cided that it will be the wisest policy
to abandon the position in regard to
Venezuela and permit the United
States to have controlling interest in
the settlement of the controversy. The
position of the United States in regard
to the Venezuelan dispute has been
absolutely fair and straightforward.
Our government has simply said to
the European powers that it does not
propose to shelter any of the southern
countries from payment of their obli-
cations. The United States is not
the protector of dishonest governments
and will not shield them from their
just obligations.
This has been adequately demon,
strated and the southern countries
ought TO learn a lesson from the Ven.
ezuelan matter which would be of per
manent value to them. If they have
hitherto fancied that the United States
| would defend them in their dishonesty
they must now understand that this
country has no such idea, but on the
contrary insists that all the common
wealths of this hemisphere shall act
in good faith and failing to do so mus
suffer the consequences.
The adjustment of the Venezuelan
dispute is matter of very great i'm
portance. 1t is renewed and yer.
great lesson in the influence of thu
United States. While our government
has maintained a strictly neutral pc
sition, it has still been well understood
1 that we had very vital interest in'th'
controversy and this has had it's effec
4 upon the powers, 1t is another evi
4 dence of the greatness of American
j influence in national affairs-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
HEARST WILL SPEAK.
G. F. Rinehart Announces New York.
err Will Attend Banquet.

From Wednesdays Daily.
William Randolph Hearst OF
New York will address the
guests at the Jefferson day banquet to
be given by the followers of the Kan
sas City platform on April 2, accord
ing to a statement issued by g. F..
Rinehart of Newton, formerly of Of
tumwa, at the close of conference
held in Des Moines with a number of
prominent democrats among whom
were G. A. Walsh OF this city and H..
G. Evans, also a former Ottumwan.
1t is expected that the dinner will be
the occasion of important develop
ments for democracy The results of
the Des Moines conference and the
plans for the banquet are given by
the Register and Leader as follows:
New significance has been given
to the Jefferson day banquet
which the democrats are planning to
hold at the Slavery April 2, by the an
nouncement that other national lead
ers of the party than w. j. Bryan
would be in attendance. In particular,
it was given out that William RAN
dolph Hearst of New York would at
tend the banquet and would deliver an
address. Moreover, there is reason to
believe that the boom of Mr.. Hearst
for the presidency will be launched at
this time.
&c F. Rinehart of Newton, the prime
mover in the plan to hold banquet
of the Kansas City platform demo-.
Gratis was in the city recently and in
conference with c. A. Walsh, G. A.
Huffman and H. G.. Evans over the
coming festal event. AS the result of
this conference arrangements were
largely perfected. At the close of it
Mr.. Rinehart announced that Mr.
Hearst would attend the banquet and
that the e would be several additions to
the program as originally made out
Charles A. Walsh, secretary of the
national committee, will respond to
form" Senator Claude Porter OF
Centerville will discuss the topic
Equal Rights to ALL" and Judge Ar.
thur Van Wagenen of Sioux City will
respond to the toast Government
Ownership of Railroads. These three
toasts are additional to the original
program.
''In view of the fact the boom OF
Judge van Wagenen Tor the governor
ship was started at the banquet oil
conservative democrats called by ex-
Governor Boies at Waterloo and Judge
Van Wagenen was one of the principa
| speakers there, a good deal of import
| ance is attached to his presence al
this banquet While the banquet was
originally planned for the Kansas City
platform democrats, there has not al
any time been an intention to exclude
democrats of any school and those Of
all shades of opinion are welcomed
| However, it is said by Mr.. Rinehart
| that it is not the intention to star
any booms for the governorship at the
| banquet, and while the name of Gen
eral James B. Weaver will be on the
program, he has given it to under
stood that he is not anxious to be {
candidate.
"All the indications now are tha
every one Of the 300 plates that will
be provided for will be taken. A mum
Der of letters have been received com
mending the plan to hold the banquet
| The tickets for the event have beer
| placed in the hands of Messrs. Walsl
/ and EvaOS and ara now IN sale -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
GIVING OUT.
The Struggle Discourages Many Citi.
zen of Ottumwa.

The Struggle Discharges Many Citi.
zen of Ottumwa.
Around all day with an aching
back.
Can't rest at night;
Enough to make anyone "give
out"
Doan's kidney Pills will give re-
newed life.
They will cure backache.
Cure to every kidney ill.
Here is Ottumwa proof that this is
so:
Mrs. A. j. Watts of 1882 Bertha
street, says: Il know that Doan's
Kidney Pills did me world of good
and ! cannot make known this fact
too emphatically When person
for several years has pain
in the small of the
back that never lets up day or night,
as had, and they get entirely rid of
1t by using any medicine, they should
certainly feel grateful to the remedy
for bringing out the welcome
change. i procured Doan's Kidney
Pills at Will l.. Sargent's drug
store, corner Main and Market,
and they acted directly upon my
kidneys, causing the renal secretions
to assume healthy color and &C,
ton. After the treatment l was not
compelled to crawl about the house
nor TO frequently lie down, as l for
merly had to; in fact my back has
not hurt me since used Doan's Kid!
ney Pills"
For sale by all dealers Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
n. Y, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name Doans and
take no other.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
LAY KEYSTONE FOR SEA WALL.
New Protection for Galveston Harbor
Will Defy Tidal Wave.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. 25.-The cor
nerstone of the $1,5OO,OOO sea wall was
laid yesterday.
The wall will be three miles in
length and will give absolute protec-
ton to the city even from stage Of
water equal to the great and disas-
trous tidal wave of the storm of 1900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
I2HEUMATIsM

Rubbing with liniments, b1istering, the ap-
plication of plasters; in fact anything that
will produce CONCENTRATION is good for
external treatment of Rheumatism, but
these simple remedies do not reach the seat
of the disease nor touch the real cause,
and relief is therefore only temporary.
Rheumatism is due to Uric Acid and
other irritant poisons in the blood, and
as it circulates through the system, these
acid poisons are deposited in the muscles,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
RUNAWAY FREIGHT WRECKED

FIagman Killed and Tranmen Hurt in
Crash on Pennsylvania Road.
Altoona, Pa, Feb 25.-J. H. Cox, a
fiagman was killed and five Other
trainmen were more or less seriously
hurt in wreck on the Pennsylvania
railroad at Kittannin Point today. The
wreck was caused by a heavy freight
running wild down the eastern slope Of
the Allegheny mountains and collid
ing with another freight that was
standing on the same track.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
ELECT OFFICERS.
National Educational Association

National Educational Association
Elects Presiding Members.
Cincinnati, Feb. 25-The depart
ment superintendent of the National
Educational association today elected
the following officers: President, Hen
ry Emerson of Buffalo; vice presidents,
Edwin B. Cox of Xenia, Ohio, John w
Abercrombie of Alabama; secretary,
J. H. Hineman of Little Rock, Ark
Alfred Bayliss, state superintendent
of instruction of Illinois, read a paper
on Industrial Education in the Ru
raj Schools"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
BATTLEsHlP SHOWN HONOR.
Silver Service Given to the Alabama
Is Formally Accepted.

Mobile, Ala, Feb. 25.-The exercises
in connection with the presentation of
the silver service given by the people
of Alabama to the United States battle.
ship Alabama were held in the theatre
here yesterday The silver service
consists of seven pieces and cost about
$1,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

JOINTS ana nerves, ana
exposure to night air,
cold east winds, or any
sudden change in the
weather, will bring on
all attack which may
last for a few days or
linger on for months.
Every battle with
r heun tisn leaves
. the blood i'll poorer
. condition, while the
! corroding acids are
gradually consuming
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
KNITTING WORKS BURNED. !

Cooper Wells Company Lose 5000 ,QooS
$50 Employees Out of Work. .
st. Joseph, Mich, Feb. 25.-The Coos
per Wells knitting works burned early
today throwing $50 employees out Of
work. The loss is 100000, the fire.
originated from an electric light wire,
Several employees had narrow escapes
from death by explosion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
AMEs MAN GETS FINE PLACE. i
DR.. Repp Will Go to Cuba as veterins
arian to Board of Health.

Ames, Feb. 25.-Dr. John w. Repp,
of this city has been elected veterin-
arian to the superior board of health
of Cuba, with residence in Havana.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
TRIES TO WIPE OUT FAMlLM

Indiana Youth Shoots Relatives ants
Then Suicides.
Frankfort Ind, Feb. 25.-In an unk
accountable fit of bloodthirstiness Earl
Woods, the II year old son Of we'll
known farmer living seven miles west
Of this city, shot and killed hts fatheTz'
fatally wounded his mother and sisteA
and then took his own life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
UNIONS MAKE DEMANDS.

Coal Ieamsters' Unions Demand That
City Use Only Union Mined Coal.
Chicago, Feb. 25.-President Com
pers OF the American Federation of La.
Dor, heading delegation of the presi-
dents of twenty coal transfers unions,
called upon Mayor Harrison today and.
demanded that the municipality usel
none but union mined coal. The def
mand is in the nature of an ultimatums
and was accompanied by a threat OIL
refusal to haul coal for the city unlesH
it was complied with.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

A gasoline stove in the home Of A.
D. Parker at Fort Dodge exploded
and Mrs. Parker was slightly burned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
WHITE HOUSE MUSICALE.
Brilliant Ball Also Takes Place at tn
British Embassy.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 25. - The
two events marking the close of the
official season of 1902-O3 were bril-
liant ball at the British embassy and
a musical following the dinned at the
White House last night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
ROUND HOUSE DAMAGED.

Iowa Central Structure at oskaIoosa
Catches From Exploding Torch.
Oskaloosa, Feb. 25.-(SpeciaD An
exploding torch set fire to the Iowa
Central round house this morning re-
sulting in damage to the amount of
Conn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
JEWISH STORE BURNS. I.

B. Wetsmans sustains Loss of $4,000
From Fire Damage.
Oskaloosa. Feb. 25.-(SpeciaD-A
fire of unknown origin last night de.
stroyed the store belonging to B. Vets
mans The loss is estimated at $751;.
900 and is covered by $4,000 insurance.
The store was the headquarters of the
Jewish peddlers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
lNTERuRBAN CARS CRASH.
Motorman Dies From Effect Of lnIufN
les After Reaching Hospital.

les After Reaching Hospital.
Peoria, Feb. 25.-During a densa'
fog this morning three inter-urba1Ns
cars crowded with working men collidA|
ed at Acme, five miles from here andl
fifteen people were injured, six ser1l
ienslH, The injured were brought td1
the city aud placed in hospitals. I
Daniel Whlte of Peoria. a motors:
man, died after reaching the hospitaAs
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
ELEPHANTS IN BIG FIRE.
sarnum 6 BalIey's Winter ouarterat

Burn. ~
Bridgeport, Conn.,, Feb. 25.-Au exl.s
plosion of kerosene lamp in one Qfs
the brick buildings at the Barnum all
Bailey circus winter quarters herB
caused a 100000 fire and threatenetSs
the entire circus property with dSS3
Struction.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
Little Anxiety Felt Over Outcome of
Joint Meetine-Trades and Labor
Assembly to Form Literary League
-Bartenders Elect Officers.

iFrom Wednesdays paily.I
1.-THE matter published in this column
is furnished by the Officers of the
Federation of Labor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
SURVIVED ST. PIERRE DISASTER.
Native of Martinique Reaches United
States From West Indies.

New York. Feb. 25.-Joseph Siba-
race, native of Martinique, who is
believed to be the only survivor of the
terrible volcanic disaster at st. Pierre,
arrived here on the steamer Fouta-
belle from the West Indies. He was
in dungeon at the time the Inflated
city was destroyed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
SHERIFF OPENS SAFES.

National Securities Company Strong
Boxes Contains Books and Papers.
ST. Louis, Feb. 25.--The sheriff op-
ened two safes in the National Secur-
tiles company and found then to con-
tain only books and papeys.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

the oils and fluids that lubricate the
muscles and joints, and they become stiff
and sometimes iinmovable.
Rheumatism, with its sharp, cutting
pains, can never be conquered until the
acid blood has been cleansed and puri-
fed, and all irritating substances neutral
lied and filtered ont of the system, and
nothing does this SO promptly and effec-
tually as S. S. S. Under the purifying
and tonic effects of this vegetable REM
edy the blood is made pure, the general
health is rapidly built up and the sufferer
obtains happy relief from the torturing,
nagging pains of Rheumatism.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
Bricklayers May Affiliate.
Unions and High Wages.

Concerning the relation of the trades
unions to the advancement of a nation
and the securing of high wages the
Cigar Makers Journal says editorial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

IF low wages and the absence of
trades unions meant commercial and
industrial supremacy, then Russia and
China where low wages and no un--
enps exist would be at the head of
The van. AS matter of fact the re.
verse is the rule. We find that in
countries where the labor movement
is the best developed and the wages
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-26

Those tremendous machines, racing auto
mobiles, leave destruction in their wake
wherever they are used. When they do not
run down helpless travellers on the high
ways they collide with each other, or meet
with other accidents that destroy life. The
public could look with composure on the
performances of these machines if the
victims were invariably those who owned
and operated them, but so long as they are
permitted to race on the common roads the
innocent are oftenest the ones who suffer.
The French and Spanish authorities have
very properly forbidden the continuance of
the race between Paris and Madrid, so great
were the casualties during the first day,
but its beginning should never have been
permitted. Heretofore they have had the
freedom of French highways, but should no
longer be allowed there at any time. These
racing machines are as yet little known in
this country, but experience with them
abroad should be sufficient warning Of the
way to regulate them as they do appear. If
a man must own a racing automobile, or
wishes to any sort of horseless vehicle
at its highest speed, let him confine his
ventures to an inclosed and private track.
Then he takes all the risks and suffers all
tho ooySacnapoas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-26

person who worked directly with John J.
Ryan and accepted the money for the Ty-
ner letter. According to the federal ofii-
GERS Johns first offer for the letter was
for 5000. Ryan refused 10 pay that amount.
when Johns agreed TO compromise for $500.
Johns and Ryan met at the Gibson House.
In this city. Jan u. when Ryan paid over
the money and in return received the let
ter, which was used in advertising the get
rich-quick scheme. Subsequently Ryan
paid Johns 5000 more for other services
John J. Ryan, when seen at his home here
tonight. absolutely refused TO talk about
the matter.
A dispatch from indianapolis says: POST
office Inspector in Charge w. +. vtckery
and another postal official. believed to be
inspector r. NJ. Fulton, OF 81. Louis. ar
rived here this morning and were in con-
sultation with United States District At
afternoon for Rockville. Ind. Mr.. Healing
refused TO discuss the nature OF their busi-
ness here. telephone message from
Rockville late tonight announced that two
United States officials arrived there this
evening, but there is no information that
Johns has been arrested
Joseph NJ: Johns is deputy prosecuting
attorney of Parke county and has been a
close friend OF Daniel Miller for years. Mr..
Miller formerly lived in Parke county be-
fore moving TO Terre Haute. A member OF
the law firm OF Henry Miller, OF Terre
Haute. who is a brother of Daniel Miller.
was at Rockville to-day and was in consult
night that when he left Mr. Johns this
afternoon there was no intimation from
him that he expected to be arrested or was
anticipating any trouble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-26
thin men HARD TO Kill
FIVE SHOCKS NECESSARY TO PUT
ANTONIO TRIOLA TO DEATH.
Dfmcult Electrocution in Sing Sing
PrisOn-An Italian Who Killed
Young Actress.

OSSINING, N. Y. May 25.-Antonio Tri-
ola was put to death in the electric chair
in Sing Sing prison to-day. Five shocks
were necessary to cause death. State Elec-
trician Davis said 1t was harder to kill
thin. wiry man like Triola was by the
electric current than stout man, as in
the case of a thin man there are not
enough tissues to convey the fatal current
quickly to q vital part. Mr.. Davis said
that Triola mad thick, greasy hair. which
resisted the current. Triola received the
first shock at 500 a. m. After four more
shocks had been given at brief intervals
he was pronounced dead.
Antonio Triola shot and killed Mamie
Ceren young Italian girl who was a
theatrical performer in small Italian
theater on the East Side, New York. The
girl had refused to marry Triola On the
night Of March 5. 1901. he lay in wait for
her and fired three shots at her as she
and her mother were on their way home
from a theater. The girl died. Triola fed.
but was captured. He was convicted on
April % 1901
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-26
OVATION TO BOWEN.
United States Minister Enthusiastical-
ly Welcomed Back to Venezuela.

CARACAS, May 25.-United States Minis
ter Bowen arrived at La Guayra to-day on
the steamer Philadelphia. He was received
enthusiastically by the populace and the
local authorities. Learning that demon
stration would take place on his arrival in
Caracas, Minister Bowen signified to the
authorities his desire TO be received quietly.
On his arrival in Caracas, however, he was
met at the station by President Castro,
residents.
w. C. cambridge. United States repre-
sentatives and Senior Durof. NJ. Ruhl, Senior
Ryanos and Signor Ologni respectively
Mexican, Dutch, Spanish and Italian rep
resentatives on the mixed tribunal which is
to adjust the claims of foreigners against
Venezuela, arrived to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-26

The president OF the University of North
Carolina. who is now in Washington. says
President Roosevelt's position on the negro
question has materially altered the views
OF Southern white people on the question.
"Ey this" he says. II do not mean to con-
vey the impression that 1t has generated
harsh feelings. but has intensified their de-
termination to give the negro all that be-
longs 10 him socially. politically and other
wise. and no more" IL the Southern whites
would give the negro all that belongs TO
him in the way of civil and political rights
nobody would ask more
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-26
THE SPIRIT OF CoMMERCIALIsM

We hear a good deal nowadays about
commercialism as the dominant trait and
besetting sin Of the age, especially in this
country. We are told by some pessimistic
preachers and preaching pessimists that it
Is sapping and destroying all that is good
and fine in American life ana character
and that we are turning our backs on
everything else to worship that the love of
which is the root of all evil.
Within the last few days two birthdays
have been widely celebrated and honored
in the United states-the bicentennial of
John Wesley and the centennial of Ralph
Waldo Emerson. one an Englishman and
not money makers. Neither of them ever
promoted or financed a money-makine
scheme I'm his life. Money occupied no
place in their thought or in the conduct of
their lives. They were as far from repre-
senting the spirit of commercialism even IN
the times when they lived much less that
of the present age. as any two men could
possibly be. They were thinkers and re-
formers. One started a religious movement
which has revolutionized the world and the
other formulated thoughts and founded a
cult, the influence of which is still felt and
will continue to be in overwhelming circles.
In different ways the works of Wesley and
Of Emerson live after them. Both of them
lived and died poor. yet a hundred years
after the birth of the other the American
people assemble by hundreds of thousands
to do honor to their names and memories
The people have never done this for a
merely rich man, not even the richest They
will never celebrate the centennial or the
bicentennial of Rothschild or of Krupp. of
Carnegie or of ]. Pierpont Morgan. of
Rockefeller or OF Schwab. or of any mil
lionaire. All OF these men have their vir-
tues. and they fine representatives of
the spirit OF commercialism. but their
names will be forgotten long before two
hundred or a hundred years after their
death They will be forgotten because they
represent the spirit of commercialism only.
while Wesley and Emerson will continue to
be honored because they represent some
thing immeasurably superior. people
who honor the centenniols and bicentennials
OF men who scorned money and who set the
world great examples of plain living and
high thinking are not wholly dominated
by the spirit OF commercialism.