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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
SHAW Ar ST. LOUIS.
Secretary of Treasury Goes to See Ex-
position Preparations.

Chicago, Aug. 31.-Secretary Shaw
at a conference in Chicago Sunday
was informed that within the coming
week the st. Louis exposition COM
pany will have expended $10,OO0,0O0.
Under the act of congress the govern
ment appropriation of $5,000,OO0 be-
comes available as soon as the expo
sition company has expended $10,000,-
900. The secretary goes to st. Louis
to see for himself how the $10,000.00O
has been spent, and to consider the
details of the plan OF disbursement
of the $5,000,000.
In ST. Louis, Secretary Shaw will
be entertained at luncheon by the
Mercantile club on Tuesday afternoon
when officers and directors of all the
banks and trust companies OF St Louis
as well as of the directors of the ex-
position, will be present. Secretary
Shaw is expected to address the as
semblage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
CHARGED WITH MANsLAueHTER
Directors of Street Railway Concern
Prisoners at Newark.

Newark, N. j., Aug. S1.-Seven
members of the executive committee
of the board of directors of the North
Jersey Street Railway company ap-
peared today in the Essex county
court for trial on an indictment charg-
ing them with manslaughter in con-
nection with killing nine high school
students in collision between a troll
ley car and the Lackawanna express
train last February. The Indictment
of these officials followed verdict
by the coroner's jury fixing the respon-
sibility on the North Jersey Street
Railway company.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
GOLD HUNTERS DIE.
Men are, Starving on. New Trail 4
H Alaska. Gis.s

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 31-Mr. Brat
tanober, who has just arrived here
from Eagle City, Alaska, says that Of
the 900 prospectors who stampeded
to the I,annama district $50 will die
of starvation On his way from Tan
mama Brattanober met men who had
been without food for sixteen days.
Many others were without food many
days, aild they were dying,
The starving people are $50 miles
from Eagle, but Mr.. Brattanober be-
lieyes hat before the United States
troops can reach them with supplies
that half of them will be dead. The
Tannam;a trail is said to be worse
than the Edmonton death trail.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
A FIGHT OVER GIRL.
clandestine courtship and Resulting
Quarrel Result in Death.

Logansport, Ind, Aug. 31.-As a re-
suit of clandestine courtship Joseph
Unkefer, father of Bertha Unkefer, and
Harry Grace, her sweetheart, are in
Jail and Joseph Unkefer, Jr., is mur-
dered by an unknown hand.
The prisoners fought on Saturday
night when the father warned Grace
to refrain from calling on his daugh-
ter, Bertha. Grace, it is alleged, threw
a stone that inflicted a scalp wound
on the elder Unkefer, who had Grace
arrested. The elder Unkefer return
ed home and at 4 o'clock Sunday
morning found his only son dead, his
body resting on woodpile in the I'm
kefer yard.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
MARcoNleRAM TO THE ARCTIC
Inventor Declares He Can Keep j
Touch With EXPLORING Parties.

New York, Aug. 31.-Arctic explor
ing parties can be followed and COM
munication with them kept up by wire
less telegraphy, according to Signo1
Marconi, who has just arrived here He
also says he will be able to compete
on land with the telegraph companies
Signor Marconi was uncommunica
tive about the technical side of the in
ventions which he says will perfect his
wireless telegraphy system SO that
messages may be sent for commercial
purposes, and which will also prevent
rival company interfering with mes
sages sent by the Marconi system.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
CURES DEAFNESS WITH RAYS.
Indiana Physician Reports Success
With Recent Experiments.

Marion, Ind. Aug. 31.-Dr. j. H
Forrest, ex-president OF the state board
of health, has demonstrated to his sat,
isfaction that deafness in many forms
can be cured by the use of the Fin
sen rays. He announces that he has
successful experimental on himself
a deaf girl aged IL and a boy. The
girl had been deaf since birth and the
boy for three years. The apparatus
used by Dr. Forrest is a modification
of the Finzen apparatus, the rays be,
ing induced from static electricity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
woMArs GIVES ALL TO MISSION
Christie Alliance Informed Adherent
Will Leave Fortune.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 31.-At the ses-
sion of the Christian and Missionary
alliance Sunday it was announced that
a wealthy Florida woman had notified
the alliance that she would sell all her
property and devote the proceeds to
erecting q home for the alliance in
Atlanta. The officials refused to give
her name, as they say her relatives
would G st an injunction to prevent her
using he.r fortune for the purpose indi-
Gated. i;she is supposed to be Mrs. Fin
ney Of Gainesville. Florida.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
YELLOW FEVER STOPS TRAFFIC.
Me Central Railroad Deserts the
aue.Strcken District.

Al j: Texas, Aug. 31.-All traffic on
the branch of the Mexican Central
railroad between Monterey and Tam.
pico, a distance of several hundred
miles, has been suspended on account
of the yellow fever epidemic. The or
der FOR temporary suspension of op
Grafton Of the road was issued by the
Mexican government upon a, petition
of-citizells of Monterey, indorsed by
Governor Bernardo Reyes.
The Texas health department is en-
'orcing rigid quarantine against Mon
terey and several other towns in north
ern MEXICO, where yellow fever is epi
demic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
NEW DOCUMENT FOUND.
Supposed Last Will and Testament of
Charles L. Fair Located.

San Francisco, Cal. Aug-31 31-What
purports to be the last will and tesla
ment of the late Charles L. Fair, made
its way through the United States mail
in mysterious manner to the
chambers Of Superior Judge P. J. Mu-
rasky. The document is now in the
custody of the county clerk. In this
alleged will, AFR mentions his son
Charles Jr.. and to him he bequeaths
the sum of $S00,000 in addition to this
bequest the sum of $75O,O0O is be-
queathed TO the Roman Catholic or,
phan asylum; half million to Jos.
Harvey and $4,000 to the city of San
Francisco. The residue of the estate
is left to Fairs wife
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
KANSAS COAL TO COST MORE.
Advance of As Cents Ton Become
Effective Tomorrow,

Topeka, kas., Au-. 31.-On Septem-
Der the price of soft coal at all the
Kansas mines will advance 40 cents a
ton, an increase in two years OF over a
dollar ton. The cheapest soft coal
now mined in this state will retail at
$3.50 1t formerly retailed at 1925.
Mine operators declare that the ad-
vance in wages to miners is the cause
of the increase in prices. A demand
is made for an official investigation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
BANDITS GET BOOTY.
DR.. Louis Albright, Eccentric Corn
Doctor, Robbed OF $t,sR.

Marshalltown, Aug. S1-(Ssecial.)- =
DR.. Louis Albright, known all over
the state as an eccentric corn doc
tor, was robbed at the Globe hotel OF
$500 in cash and $1,000 in certificates
OF deposit on the Emporia (Han)
bank. 1t is, stated that the thieves ov,
erlooked over $500 more in money and
another $1,000 in certificates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
TRIED FASTING CURE AND DIED
Kansas Lawyer Goes Thirty-seven
Days Without Food.

Pratt. Kansas, Aug. 31.-Judge j. c.
Ellis, one of the best known lawyers
in Kansas is dead at his home here.
He had followed DR.. Deweys theory
of fasting to cure dyspepsia and had
gone thirty-seven days without food.
He mad been taking pourishment the
last week, but did not rally.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
THREATEN TO BURN TOWN.
Sharpsville, Ind, Endangered by Riot
Gus Mob OF Workmen.

Upton, Ind, Aug 31.-The burning
of Sharpsville by negroes and Italians
employed by the traction company,
ashes for the killing of one of their
number, was, happily, averted by the
vigilance OF the special officers sworn
in by the sheriff. The most beliger-
ent of the mob were paid off and dis
charged by the scompany and were
Immediately driven from the town by
officers. A few fights occurred last
night, but today everything has been
quiet. All participants in the riot of
Saturday have been driven out or
locked up and it is thought that all
trouble is over
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01

appearance of revolutionary bands in
the neighborhood
Many wounded Turkish soldiers
have been brought into Salonica from
Uskub, Seres and Monastir. The Tur-
kish troops are reported to be greatly
discouraged and many deserters have
been thrown into prison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
HUNT FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Governor of Porto Rico Will Discuss
His Chances With Senator Hanna.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Aug. 31.-The
republican leaders here say Governor
Hunts visit to Senator Mark Hanna
was to settle the admission of Porto
Rican delegates to the republican ma
tional convention, to arrange for an
swering the democratic attacks on
Porto Rico and to discuss the possi-
bility of running Governor Hunt for
the vice presidency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
MORRISON suRRENDERs.
Man Accused Of Shooting John Woodil
at Bunch is Arrested.

Drakeville, Aug. 31.-(special.) 1T
was learned here this afternoon that
Will Morrison. who was with Willis
Beck at the time of the shooting of
John Woodin at Bunch Saturday night,
and who escaped with him returned to
Bunch last night and gave himself up
to the authorities. Morrison stated
that Beck was at Greentop, Mo-, and
officers left Bunch early this morning
for that place, and they will return
with the prisoner this evening. Word
from Bunch in regard to the condition
of the wounded man is that he is get
ting along remarkably well.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
THINK ANNEXATION UNDER WAY
Rumors That Panama Commissioner.

Are Already in United States, St,
Colon, Colombia, Aug. 31.-Newspa.
pers from the interior state that a
rumor was current in Bogota just pre-
yious to the rejection by the senate of
the Panama canal treaty that Isthmian
commissioners had already arrived in
the United States for the purpose of
forwarding the scheme for the annexa-
ton of the isthmus in case the treaty
was rejected. The papers say that
doubtless this report was received by
many and was the cause of much i'll
feeling. 1t is rumored that the contin-
gent of the army on the isthmus is
soon to be replaced by another.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
OLDEST BACHELOR.
Muscatine Man Has Withstood cupd's
Darts Many Years.

Muscatine, Aug. S1.-Jacob Houser,
one of Muscatines oldest citizens pos
sesses the unique distinction of being
the oldest bachelor in the state OF
Iowa. In November next he will be 81
years of age, and if he does not live
long enough to be centenarian. pres,
ent indications are deceptive. The old
man is in excellent health for one OF
his years, and his neighbors believe
that he has several years more in
which to enjoy life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
REAGAN TO Box,ATTEL.
Feather Weights are Matched at st.
Louis Thursday.

st. Louis, Mo. Aug. 31.-Johnny
Reagan of Brooklyn, and Abe Attel of
San Francisco have been matched to
fight before the West End club here
Sept. for the legitimate feather
weight championship of the world, 1872
pounds ringside.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
Martin Surrendered.
eeyser Swallows Visitors.

Wellington, N. e., Aug. 31.-A ter
rife eruption Of the Waimanguh geyser
occurred Sunday. Several sightseers
were swept away by the stream Of
boiling water.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
BRYAN AND JOHNSON.
They Will Speak Together in Ohio
Eusiness interferes.

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. 31.--William j.
Bryan stat ed today to the press that
business had to the postponement Of
his speaking tour in Ohio with Mayor
Johnson Three dates will be filled
this week md three will be postponed
until Octobt sr.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
AUCTION DELINQUENT DEBTS.
Iowa Editor Will Sell to the Highest
Bidder All Unpaid Subscriptions.

Iowa Falls, Aug. 31.-There will be
an auction sale of the accounts of de-
linquent subscribers of the Britt Trib-
une. Editor E. N Bailey has adver-
tised the first bunch of delinQuents,
and win proceed with the sale of the
accounts to the highest bidder on
Tuesday. The accounts embrace peo-
pie living in many states, and range
from a few dollars to as high as twen-
ty-fiye dollars. 'a
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
LETTER CARRIERS MEET.
Biennial National Convention Begins
Today At Syracuse. N. Y.

Syracuse, N. Y. Aug. 31-The four.
teenth annual convention of the Ma.
tional Association OF Letter Carriers
opened here today. One thousand del
egates are in attendance. The reports
of the officers showed that the organiza
ton is in prosperous condition. Par
tisans of Portland, Oregon, Minneapolis
and Quincy are making a lively fight
for the next convention. which will be
held in 1906
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
BEGIN WEEKS SESSION.
Fourth International Congress of Ac'
tuaries Addressed by Cortelyou,

New York, Aug. S1-The fourth in
ternational congress of actuaries met
in this city today. The delegates in
clude men from several foreign coun-
tries. Secretary of Commerce and
Labor George B. Cortalyou. who is an
honorary member, delegated by the
President to open the session. deliv-
cred an address The session will con-
tinue through the week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
coLoRED PYTHIANs MEET.

Five Hundred Attend Biennial Con-
clave at st. Louis.
st. Louis, Aug. 31.-The twelfth BIZ
ennial conclave of the negro knights
of Pythians opens a four weeks ses-
sion here today with 500 delegates
from all parts OF the world present.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
MIsst sslPPI FOR vARDAMAN.
Gives Hi m Majority of e,os6 Over critz
His Opponent.

New G rleans, La Aug. 31.-The full
official returns of the Mississippi pri,
mary, SHOWS a total Of 1854 votes
polled, o { which 51,S10 went for Var
daman a nd 45,724 for Critz. Varda,
mans M; tjority is 6,0S6.
R. l.. Bradley and S. D. McNair
are nomi mated for railroad commits
sioners.
A largo party of Vardaman's sup
porters went to Greenwood, his home
with music and fireworks to congratu
late him ,,n his victory.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
No Official Notice Here.

The local officials Of the Milwaukee
We're seen regarding the new time
card and they stated that the docu-
ment had not arrived here as yet. They
stated that it had been generally un-
derstood. however, that the new card
would go into effect next Sunday. 1t
is not know just what time the freights
and passengers will arrive in Ottumwa
but it is presumed judging from the
times recorded at Washington, that
the eastbound train will leave here
about 1245 p. M, and the westbound
about $50 o'clock
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
Will Make Great Saving.

Chicago and Milwaukee. merchandise
and them eat and stock trains
are now being run over the Marion &
Kansas City branch and a considerable
saving of time will be possible when
the opening of the cutoff gives an al,
most direct line from Kansas City to
Chicago The time card was given out
by c. W. Romes. formerly chief dis
patcher at Marion but now acting
tralnmaster on the cutoff.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
TURKISH MlNISTE l9lOLDS
C0NSULTATIO7 ylsTlTH HAY
KILLS EMPLOYER.

Boy Discharged From Position Muir
ders Owner of Place.
s. ** ***a SIS # Rs. .***a
Superior, Wis, Aug. 31.-How- "
" ard c. Gilbert of the Euclid hotel
cafe was killed this morning by .
Arthur Sherman, aged is, who had .
just been discharged by his vic
tim. Sherman is in Jail. :
. - *.* /. y . = = a u
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
PITTsBuRe GIRL CHAMPION.
Miss McAtee of Pittsburg Defeats Mis-.
Neeley at Singles.

Niagara aOn-the-Lake, Ont, Aug. 81.
in the Niagara international tennis
tournament today Miss McAtee of
Pittsburg, won the singles champion
ship from Miss Neeley of Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
Us THOUGHT HE WANTS AMERl.
u GAN SHIPS RECALLED FROM
WniAl a4.ss., BEIRUT.
WARGROWS M ORE GRAVE
Conditions in Turkey, Are More and
More Alarmins-A,rlrianople Burned
! BY Turks-Teachiers Urge the
/ Slaughter of Christians.

Washington, Aug. 31.-Chekib Bey,
the Turkish minister had long inter
view today with Secretary Hay. He
refused to discuss the interview stat
ing that he had nothing to communi-
cate further than tn at what appeared
In the Associated Press dispatches yes
terday. After the Interview Secretary
Hay visited the na'yy department. Ii
the Turkish minister requested that the
EMropean squadron l,e kept away from
Nurkisn waters his request probably
cannot be granted even should this
government desire to accede to it as
the navy department. states that it will
pc impossible to communicate with
either the Brooklyn or the San Fran
cisco until their arrival at Beirut.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
HOPES TO SWIM CHANNEL.
Philadelphia Man Will Undertake the
Hitherto Impossible Feat.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. George
Kistler of this city is to try the task
of swimming the English channel. He
has financial backing that assures his
wife and children living should the
waters of the channel gnlp him down.
He thinks he knows the currents OF
the channel as a boy knows his book.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
RELIANCE TAKES AND HOLDS
LEAD In THIRD RACE FOR CUP
sALIssURy's FUNERAL.

Body Of Dead Premier Inferred in Fam
lily Cemetery At Hatfield.
y $3.50 s.*# &sa
IS London, Aug. 31.-The remains
of Lord Salisbury we're Inferred to- 4
day beside these OF his wife in the
= burial ground of the ceciI's at Hat
= field. The arrangements were priv
ate.
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Slaughter of Christians Urged.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 31.-According
to the Dnevnik the hodja (teachers
attached to a mosque) in the vilayet
Of Kossavo are preaching. that the
time for holy war has come, and that
the people must be ready to kill the
Christians in the vilayet. lnsurgent
bands are said to be in complete con-
troll of the districts of Domirhissar
and Kitschevo, and the chief noun
tain passes in the vilayet OF Monas-
fir
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
EDWARD AT VIENNA.

British Monarch is Warmly Received
In Austrian Capital.
Vienna, Aug. 31.-King Edward VII
arrived here today from Marienbad
and was accorded an enthusiastic re-
ception
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
TRAIN ROBBERY is AvERTED.
Notorious "kidr Curry Believed t.
Have Led Montana Raid.

Helena, Mont. Aug. a1.-An attempt
was made late Saturday night to hold
up the Great Northern flyer No. 2 by
gang believed to have been headed
by he notorious kid" Curry. The
plan was frustrated by detective,
who was riding on the engine.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
NEW WORLDS RECORD.

Jacob Gruhier of Sacramento, Cal.
Makes High Rifle Score.
Sacramento, Aug. 31.-Jacob, Grub
Ter of the Sacramento Helvetia Shoot.
ing club today broke the worlds rec.
ord at 200 with German 25-ring target
by making 463 out OF a possible 500
points Gruhler used a Winchester 80
40, shooting off hand
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01

Kustendji. Roumania. Aug. 81
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, en-
parked at midnight on the Bulgarian
Eunboat Najiejdi, and sailed for Bur
sas, Bulgaria.
Trouble at Malkptirnovo.
Nine hundred refugees from Mako
tirnoyo and surround ing villages ar
rived at Urumku, Bulgaria The refu-
gees say the Turkish garrison fired
upon the Bulgarian part of Malkotir-
novo with the object of creating the
impression that revolution was in
progress.
Bulgarian Hanged.
The projects summoned the Bulga-
Tian notables of Malkotirnovo and en-
deayored to force thern to sign state
ment that the insurgents were ag-
Agressors. The notabIes refused to do
9gthis. The first man. who refused was
|shanged the following day
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
kooTENAY INDIANS TO RISE.
Northwest Mounted Police Notify thu
Canadian Government of Dancer.

Montreal, Que. Aug. dispatches
have been received in Ottawa from
the northwest mounted police detach-
ments in the Kootenay district stating
that the kootenay Indians are growing
daily more restive and that a serious
uprising is to be expected in few
days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
TO PASS ON VENEZUELAN CLAIMS

Arbitration Court Will Assemble at
The Plague September 1.
The Hague. Aug. Silt is officially
announced that the arbitration court
for the Yeneinelan claims will assem-.
BILE tomorrow u -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
Fortified Residences Destroyed.

In the district between Kastoria and
Florina, south of Monastir, the insur-
gents have destroyed all the fortified
residences of the wealthy beys. A
notorious brigand of the name of Abdul
Medjid recently delivered harangue
to the inhabitants of Tetovo, telling
them to preDare themselves to slaugh-
Tar all the Bnlgarians upon the first
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01

Prominent Railroad Man Dies.
Cincinnati. Aug. 31.--John Carlisle.
well known railroad man, died here
today at the age of 67 years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
STRIKE BROKEN.
Textile Workers Return to Dobson
Mills.

Philadelphia, Aug. 31.-Over two
thousand employees in the textile mills
operated by John and James Dobson
returned to work today. No conces-
sions were made by the firm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
Trouble at MaIkntirnovo.
Bulgarian Hanged.
servians Protr,ct Border.

Belgrade, Aug. 31.-Two hundred
EMell armed volunteers, including four
RHf1cers, left here for Macedonia during
Mhe night.
i Sofia, Aug. 31.-The Dneuvik says
Ethe Servian diplomatic agent has noti.
M1ed the porte that two divisions of the
fServian army have been modified
without any hostile intentions as re.
CARDS Turkey, but they will be sent
TO the frontier to prevent Albanian in.
&ursions into Servia.
Adrianople Burned.
a local paper pub shes a report thai
Several sections of the town of Ad-
fianople are in ashes. The inhabitants
are panic-stricken, and the authori-
lies have lost all control The Turks
are committing Wholesale massacres.
AN unsuccessful attempt was made to
blow up the west bound Orient Ex-
press between Usunllistri and Tchern-
Reskfa. Only the locomotive was de
rallied
Railway Station Blown Up.
"A telegram from Leren says the
railway station at Ekshi was blown
up. A number of officials were killed
and the rails torn UP for q distance
of $50 metres. The insurgents have
blown up the lighthouse at Vasliko
and now occupy all the principal points
Along the Black sea coast. The bar
Iacks at De1netika near Adrianople
have been blown up and the garrison
killed.