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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
THE WORKERS
TWENTY-THlRD ANNUAL CON
vENTloN A. F. OF l., CON-
vENEs AT BOSTON.

Boston. Nov. 9.-With an assembly
of delegates numbering nearly 500, in
cluding President Samuel Gompers
and John Mitchell, the American Fed
Grafton of Labor today opened at Fan
euil Hall for its twenty-third annual
convention. The program for today's
sittings included the usual formal well
coming OF delegates, the appointment
of committees and the presentation OF
the reports of some of the principal
officers. Among the important ques-
tions to be considered by the conyen-
ton will be whether the federation IS
affiliated members shall ally them.
selves with any particular political
party. Child labor, the eight-hour
working day. and the Miller case" al
Washington are also expected to come
up
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" Ill QUIT
JOHN MITCHELL NOT A cANDl.
DATE FOR REELECTION TO
PRESIDENCY OF MINERS.

Pittsburg, Nov. 9-The Despatch
today publishes story to the effect
that John Mitchell will not be can
didate for reelection as president of
the United Mine Workers union at
the January convention. This state
ment was made by a close personal
friend of Mr.. Mitchell during short
lay-oyer here of the miners president,
and other officials of the organization
who are on their way to Boston to at
tend the convention of the American
Federation of Labor.
More Than a Runor.
The announcement from this appa.
rent authentic source is raised above
mere rumor.
A Cabinet Position.
The same gentleman said Mr.. Nit
chell, assuming that President Roose-
velt would be reelected, decided to
lay aside the miners Office to become
a member of the Presidents cabinet,
succeeding George B. Cortelyou as
secretary of the department of COM
merce and labor. Secretary Cortel-
you, it is said, has decided not again
to be the head of the department and
may go back to the position of pri-
vate secretary to the President
President Mitchell, W. b. Wilson
and 7. J.. Lewis and national vice
presidents of the miners union, to-
gether with lacol labor officials left for
Boston last night.
Denies Cabinet Story.
Boston, Nov. 9.--"There isn't bit
of truth in it, so far as am concern
ed" was the comment made today by
John Mitchell. President of the United
Mine Workers, with reference to the
dispatch published today which stated
that Mitchell would become member
of the cabinet of President Roosevelt,
to succeed Cortelyou, who was to re-
sign and take his former position as
secretary to the President
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND SEC
RETARY HAY CONFER RE-
GARDING COLOMBIA.
MAY SEND SOLDIERS
Secretary Root Says Troops May Go to
Isthmus--colombia May Ask Ger
many for Protection But Germany is
About to Follow Example of U. S.

Washington, NOV. 9.-Secretary Hay
today placed in the hands of the Presi-
dent the Colombian protest against the
course pursued by the Washington
government on the Isthmus and it's at
titude toward the government of Pan
anna. The protest is short and to the
point. 1t follows the usual lines for
communications of this kind. What
action will be taken regarding it will
probably be decided on at a confer
ence between the President and Secre-
tary Hay today.
May Ask Germany for Aid.
New York, Nov. 9.-Arturo De Brig.
ard, consul general for Colombia, was
in this city today. He said he had
proposed to his government to appeal
Panama, offering in return certain ter
ritorial concessions.
Germany's Position.
Berlin, Nov. 9.-The foreign office
says that Germany will recognize the
republic of Panama after the United
States has made formal recognition.
May Send Troops, Says Root.
New York, Nov. 9.-"Yes, there is a
possibility that troops may have to be
sent to the isthmus." said Secretary
of War Root in speaking of the Pana-
ma situation on his arrival from Eu-
rope Sunday. There always is pos
sihility; that is what the army is for,
but l hardly think it will be necessary
in this case" Beyond this he declined
to be quoted, pleading lack of informa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
low A BANDITS
OUTLAWS DEMAND $1,000 FROM
ROCK isLAND-TRAlN DIS
REGARDS SIGNALS.

Des Moines, Nov. Engineer
Irons of train No. 25 on the Rock Is
land railroad reported to the officials
of the system yesterday that his To-
comotive ran over and exploded three
torpedoes near Earlham shortly be-
fore o'clock Saturday night.
Letter Threatening.
Unquestionably these were the three
torpedoes which the officers of the
system had been notified would be
placed on the track as an indication
of the place at which $1,000 should be
thrown off No. 6 Saturday night, the
$1,000 having been demanded on
threats of hold-up in an anonymous
letter received at Chicago ten days
ago.
As soon as the Rock Island learned
of Engineer Irons experience the Of
ficers Immediately arranged to make
up second special and gathering a
force of armed men, sent the train
west to Dexter
Haste and Secrecy.
The Rock Island officials, as soon as
they hear the experience of Engineer
Irons and his train made much haste
but preserved the utmost secrecy.
George Huffmeir of Knoxville and his
bloodhounds were secured and taken
to Dexter with a party of officers. A
suspicious looking man was shot at by
track walker near Earlham, but got
away Nothing else was seen of the
bandits and it is supposed they secur-
ed knowledge of the fact that they
were being hunted and made their es-
cape.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
THE WEATHER

Iowa--Generally falr tonight and
Tuesday. Cooler tonight and warmer
in northwest Tuesday
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
except possible showers in
north portion this afternoon or To-
night. Cooler Tuesday and In north
and west portions tonight.
Local Weather.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
NOT AFTER BEvERIDGE's SEAT.
Governor Durbin Issues Statements
It the Vice Presidency.

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 9.r-Gover-
nor Durbin gave out formal state
ment last night denying all rumors
that he was a candidate to succeed
Senator Albert j. Beveridge. The
statement of the governor caused
much comment among politicians, and
there are those who see in it a redi-
ness on the governors part to accept
the vice presidential nomination.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
SECURES ADVANCE.

Minnesota Case Against Northern Sc
curities Co., to Be Heard Soon.
Washington, D. c., Nov. g. The
United State supreme court today
granted motion recently made on
behalf of the state of Minnesota to ad-
vance the hearing.of the case of Min
nesota VS.. the Northern Securities Co.,
and named January 4, as the time for
the hearing of the case.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
PETER NOT TO AsplcATE.
Authoritative Denials of Rumors are
Received From Belarade.

London. Nov. 9-Discredited ru-
mors of the forthcoming abdication of
King Peter of Servia and of unsuc-
cessful attempts to insure his life
have been in circulation for some days.
An authoritative denial of this was
received from Belgrade last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
HURT IN MINE.
Albert Masters, Living Near EddyviIle
Meets With Accident.

WeetS With AccldenT.
Eddyville, Nov. 9-tSpeciaD AL
bert Masters, coal miner who resides
at the Muchakinock yards four or FIVE
miles north of Eddyville, who works
at the Consolidated Coal company's
shaft No. 9, about three miles north
east of Eddyville, was injured in the
mine at about IL O'Clock last night by
a fall of slate. DIR. 4. T.. Bay of this
place and DR.. Hamilton of Muchaki-
mock were called anl rendered the
necessary surgical aid. The man was
injured about the head and the doc
tors found it necessary to take twelve
orStifteen stitches around his eye AS
yet 1t is impossible to determine the
exact extent of the injuries, or to say
what the outcome will be.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
MARK TWAIN IN ROYAL VILLA.

Humorist and His Family Take Noble
mans House Near Florence.
Florence, Nov. 9.-Marlz Twain and
his family accompanied by George Gre
CORY Smith, are now lodged in the
villa Quarto, which was once occupied
by the King of Wurtemberg 1t is
owned by Count Reybaudi Massiglia,
Italian minister to Persia. who mar
ried Miss Paxton of Philadelphia and
is few miles out of the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
PARSONS GIRLS WIN GAME.
Defeat Washington High School Maids
at Basket Ball by Score of 26 to fo..}

Fairfield, Nov. Sin the match
game of basekt ball Saturday between
Parsons girls and Washington high
school girls. the result was 26 to 10 in
favor oil Parsons. The visitors were
much lighter than their larger rivals
and we're outclassed by TIE Parsons
.teaGs. Arlecyss lsalls vtlAssFe she aceatesf
was held, was crowded with rooters
and admirers
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
Talk of Next Campaign.
GIRL FRusTRATEs BURGLARS.

Prevents Robbery OF House, Though
Bound and Gagged.
Tamaqua, Pa, Nov. 9.--Mae Driscoll
a servant, was confronted Saturday
night by two masked men while alone
in the home of S. Livingstone, one of
the richest men of ramaqua. The
men bound and gagged the girl and
started to loot the house, The girl
struggled so violently, however, that
one burglar was forced to hold her,
and the other made blt little progress
when the doorbell rang, frightening
them away The girl crewled through
the house. rubbing her face on the
floor until the gag was dislodged, and
then gave the alarm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
" ILL CAUCUS.
coNeREssMEN AND SENATORS
TO CHOOSE JUDGE FOR NOR
THERN DISTRICT. mm

Des Moines, Nov 9.-The fear s @ /.
political entanglements will rS. q I
from the contest for the federal j q S-
ship appointment in the northern -
trict of Iowa may result in an ~
settlement of the question 10 S
from Washington is to the effeci 2 1t
the two senators and four con q s.
men who will decide the recomn q a.
tion to the President will conve n
caucus some time this week. Sei.~s.rs
Allison and Dolliver and Congressman
Thomas, Conner, Haugen, Birdsall and
Cousins will make UP the caucus. All
but Congressman Haugen and Bird
sail are now in Washington.
Allison Holds Key.
The situation is peculiar one and
to all appearances Senator Allison
holds the key. The senior Iowa sena-
tor has not indicated which way he
will go. 1t takes four votes to settle
the thing.
The Contestants.
Indications are that the race is now
between Craig L. Wright of Sioux
City and Senator Thomas d. Healy of
Fort Dodge A deadlock might result
in veering of the delegation to any
one of the other most prominent can
didates. Judge Reed of Cresco, F. F.
Dawley of Cedar Rapids, or j. G.
Longueville of Dubuque. All the can,
didates are strong men and lawyers
generally feel that the President in
making the appointment might place
the names in hat and draw out a
good man.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
RUNAWAYs FOUND.
Cleveland Widener and Girl Sweet.
heart Stopped at Packwood.

Sigourney, Nov. Especial y
Cleveland Widener and Mearl Iosba-
ker, the boy and girl who eloped from
Sigourney Friday night, were captur-
ed at Pacllwood Saturday evening and
brought back to their homes here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
UNION OF CHURCH AND LABOR.
President of Iron Workers Says It
Would ACCOMPLISH Much.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 9.-Presi-
dent Thomas J. Shaffer of the Amalga-
mated Steel and Tin Workers union
at mass meeting of local union labor
men Sunday afternoon said: 81 am
hopeful of better things. In the church
we hear of the good work in behalf
of the laboring classes by Bishop Pot
ter and Archbishop Ireland. In public
life we have that manly man Hanna.
and President Roosevelt A union of
interests between the nation, the
church and organized labor will accom-
plish much for the American people
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
A NEW RockEFELLER.

Daughter Born to MIR. and Mrs. John
D. Rockefeller, Js.
New York, Nov, 9.--A daughter was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. John d Rookie
felIer. Jr. today. Mrs. Rockefeller is
the daughter of Senator Aldrich of
Rhode Island.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
EXTRAORDINARY SESSION
OF CONGRESS COnVENES
THREE DEATHS.
Saginaw (Mich.) Man Shoots Wife,
Daughter and Self.

= 9 & i 4 - = = . IT i: = 3 i: y s y q 81 =
Saginaw, Mich, Nov. 9.-Dr. w. 9
9 E. Light, prominent dentist of $
= this city, committed suicide Sun s
. day night at his home, after fatal s.
$ ly shooting his wife and daughter, $
: Ruby, aged 16 years. The tragedy >
$ was not discovered until noon to- =
= day. :
y y * 4 - Il y s s. 3 Il s. 3 u = II II j
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
MONROE STOPS MAHER.
Eutte Miner Knocks Out the Older
Eiahter at PhiladeIphia.

Philadelphia. Pa, Nov 8. Jack
Munroe, the Butte miner, stopped Pet
er Maher Saturday night in the fourth
round of scheduled six-round bout
Maher was leading until the fourth,
when he went to the floor after Sc
ries of blows on the jaw and body, and
took the count.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Aged Illinois Woman Passes Away
While at Bonaparte,

Bonaparte, Nov. Especial. y
While apparently in good health until
a few minutes before her death, Mrs.
Walthers, aged 6S years, passed away
at noon Sunday as the result of heart
failure. Mrs. Walthers, who resided
at Nauvoo, Ill., was in Bonaparte on
a visit to her daughter. Mrs. Robert N.
Cresap The remains will be taken to
Nauvoo for interment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
HANNA
MAY STAY
AT A CONFERENCE WITH RoosE.
WELT TODAY THE LATTER
MAKES REQUEST.

Washington, Nov. 9At conference
today between President Roosevelt and
SSenator Hanna, the President formally
requested Hanna to retain the chair
manship of the republican national
committee and conduct the campaign
next year. No definite conclusion was
reached, the understanding being that
a further and more extended confer
ence will be held in the near future.
Talk of Next Campaign.
In the course Of the conference the
subject of the presidential campaign
was considered briefly, not only the
Craftsmanship of the national commit
tee being involved, but also Hanna s re
ported aspirations to the presidency.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
EDWARDS BIRTHDAY.
King of England is e2 Years of Age
Today.

London, Nov. 9.-King Edward is
today celebrating his sixty-second
birthday anniversary at Sandringham.
Outside of the customary salutes fired
at the naval and military station there
is little sign of his majesty's birthday
being observed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
REMEMBERED ANDREWS, RAID.
Vim. Ruodick, Survivor of That Event
Died Last Niuht.

Muscatine, Nov 9.-fSpecial.) Will
liam Ruddick. survivor of the IA
nous Andrews raid during the civil
war, died at his home near Let's last
night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
HARTY APPOINTED.
Of Manila Named BY Pope
At Rome Today.

Rome, Nov. 9.-The first secret con-
sistory of the new pontificate was held
today. No American cardinals were
appointed. Several appointments of
arckbishops and bishops were made,
including that of Rev. j J. Harty as
archbishop of Manila.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
COAL MINERS IN COLORADO OBEY
ORDER OF NATIONAL ExEcu-
TIVE COMMITTEE.
TROUBLE Is EXPECTED
Sheriff of Las Anamas county,in South
ern Colorado, Takes Unusual Precau-
tions to Avert Disorder-Nearly Ev-
cry Miner in the State Quits Work.

Denver. Colo, Nov. 9.-Information
received from the coal fields of Colo
RADIO indicates that the strike of the
coal miners will be extended more
than was anticipated. 1t is reported
that the order of the executive COM
mittee of the United Mine Workers of
America declaring strike in district
10 for today has been followed in Col
orado almost to man.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
STRIKE is OVER.
Railroad Employees at Mystic Accept
Their Former Maass.

Mystic, Nov. (special.) )-The
striking railroad employees here who
have laid the mines idle for over a
week, by refusing to work, went back
to work today, receiving their former
wages, $1.50 per day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
Trouble Anticipated.

Unusual precaution has been taken
by the sheriff of Las Anamas county
in southern Colorado where it is fear
ed trouble may break out as it is re-
ported the strikers have threatened
violence il they were outsted from the
coal companies. State troops are be-
ing held in readiness to respond at a
moments notice to a call from the
governor
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-10
Coal Famine Feared.

Coal Famine Feared.
Practically all Denver coal dealers
announced today that they have no
coal to sell. The prospect is favor
able for a serious coal famine in Den
yer and other points in the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-18
Messenger Bureau.
Raleigh, y. c., August Is.

Raleigh. y. c., August Is.
A charter was today granted for a
new lodge of masons at Plymouth.
Money continues to come in to the
grand lodge officials here for the Ma
sonic temple and contributions are be-
ing received in large number for the
Masonic bazaar, which is to be held
here for a fortnight during October.
Noble F. Martin. SO we'll known as a
manager of Masonic fairs has arrived
here TO take charge of this one.
There are now in operation 367 rural
free delivery routes in North Carolina.
Charlotte leads with II, while Rocky
Mount has s. New Bern, Snow Hill,
Raleigh and a few other places are a
little lower down on the list.
Secretary T. X. Bruner, who is doing
such great work for the St. Louis ex-
position is now in that city. 1t is not
expected that he will return here before
the Christmas holidays.
Several Raleigh people went to Smith
field today to attend the Confederate
reunion and to hear the address by
Hon. Charles NJ. Stedman. The young
people of the county paid al the eX-
penseS of the reunion and provided a
great barbecue for the veterans, their
guests.
The Seaboard Air Line employees ex-
press themselves as extremely We'll
pleased at the change of ownership of
the Seaboard Air Line.
Governor Aycock has a letter from a
Portuguese, who was n Of the crew
of the wrecked bark, Vera Cruise VII,
who is in Jail at New Bern. The let
ter is being translated in order that its
contents may be put into English.
In the course of a talk with Chair
man Mcneil, Of the corporation COM
mission, he was asked whether he
thought the railway companies would
take the matter of assessment into the
courts. He replied hat he did not
think this would be done, but believed
thai the matter had ended, and that the
assessment would stand without the
bringing of any suits.
The increased assessment this year,
OF $2S, 600, 900 will bring in an increased
revenue to the state, public schools,
counties and towns, of something like
$3.50, 900. The total tax derived from
railways, going to state, public schools,
counties and own this year will be
something like 100000.
There is a good deal of comment here
ct the escape of Will Harris, the noto-
rlOus Mecklenburg county negro des-
peTado. from the p~enitentiary. The first
| known of it was by publication in the
Charlotte Observer yesterday morning.
| The local papers had nothing in regard
TO the escape, the superintendent of
| the penitentiary having stated that they
rad agreed at his request, not to refer
to it. superintendent Mann declined
or Tuesday to say anything about il
except that Harris had escaped. Il
seems that he escaped last Friday. He
was one of the b~rickyard gang
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-18

She Will Receive Over Three Mil
lions of Extra Business.

Richmond, Va, August 13.-Concern-
ing the recent Seaboard Air Line deal,
it was stated today at the banking
house of John L. Williams ana Sons,
of which John Shelton Williams. pres
ident Of the Seaboard Air Line, is a
member, that the transaction would
give the StabOard about s., 100000 of
additional business annually, and that
his practically insures dividends on
both the preferred and common stocks
of the road. Last year the Seaboard
earned d 4 per cent dividend on its
common stock.
Through freight service to and be-
yond Richmond from the west and far
southwest will be established soon, and
very probably through passenger train
service, thus making Richmond a much
more important railway center and in
%creasing its commercial appearance
greatly. The great advantage to the
Seaboard Air Line as a result of the
arrangements just effected will be in
the diversion of freights from the st.
Louis and San Francisco and the Rock
Island systems to the Seaboard Air
Line.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-18
THE BUTLER HEARING.
Evidence submitted by Both Sides
as to Different Deals.

Newark, y. J., August 13.-AttorneH
General McCarter today gave his argu-
ment at the hearing before Vice Cham
ce!lOr Pitney to show cause why a re-
ceiver should not be appointed for the.
Universal Tobacco Company. He took
up the charges of William H. Butler
against Frank Tilford and Henry B
NLson as TO the alleged purchase of the
Henry Clay and Rock Company, while
they were agents for the UNIVERSAL
He produced %affidavitS to
show Q Tilford and Wilson, while
directors of the Universal Company
bought the Havana Commonwealth
Company, the Henry Clay and Book
Company and the Messenger Company
as component parts of a new concern
and then turned it over 10 the Amerl
can Tobacco Company, clearing $500. 600
on the deal, and throwing the plant
into the trust"
A new affidavit made by William H
Butler was introduced setting forth h
after the alleged treachery of Tilford
and Wilson, the Havana Tobacco Com
rany, a new concern, was Incorporate
ed in New Jersey with an authorized
CAPITAL of Sc, DOC, 900 and that subs@
qIent to this the Havana Common
wealth Company, the Wesinger Compa-
ny and the Cuban Company combined
with the Havana Tobacco Company
stock and bonds being taken in ex-
change for the individual assets of the
subsidiary concerns. 1t is alleged that
TilfOrd and Wilson secured $50. O00, GOO
for the Havana Tobacco Company's Sc
curities on all the property.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-18
Conference Held,

Birmingham, Ala, August 11.-DurinE
he second days session of the arbi-
tration board which is assembled to set
tie the differences between the Alaba-
ma coal miners and operators a number
Of miners testified that under the ex-
listing system the men have to trade az
TIE company torres whethe. il IS To
their advantage to do SO or not The
purchasing power Of the store checks
their use and discount value were III
gone into and Chairman Gray asked thu
Witnesses many questions in order to
draw out the facts.