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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
TAKE OUT LIVE MANS HEART.
Remarkable Operation on Ma
PloWnan NAV Cheat Death

HeHarKdUTe OperatIon on Matthew
PloWman May Cheat Death.
Chicago, Sept. s.-An operation on
the heart of Matthew Plowman, who
was stabbed in a fight with James
Connect Saturday, may save the
mans life. AT Mercy hospital, where
he was taken, physicians took out his
heart Sunday morning and sewed it
up. Then oxygen was administered
continuously and he has a possible
chance of recovery, the physicians say.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

Much work is done for the accom-.
mediation but interest in the pay is not
lessened.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
pendent companies had salt water in

pendent companies had salt water in
them.
The ruin of the owners is part OF
the history OF the field. One day not
long ago one of the pumping stations
got out of working order and all
pumping to the gulf had to be sus-
pended while repairs were being
made.
Suddenly wells that had been giving
out fully one-half salt water began
flowing nothing but oil, good fuel Oil,
it is declared.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
Startling Discovery Made.

That put the investigation on foot.
The investigators secretly, at night,
plugged up the pipe line at the Beau
mont end. They drove several miles
into the country, dug into the ground
over the pipe line, and salt water
gushed into the air nearly one hun
dred feet. 1t is claimed that the pres
sure was from the gulf pumping sta
ton, and that salt water was being
pumped to Beaumont and into wells
that the Standard company's conspira-
tors desired to wreck. The informant
OF the Telegram declares that a force
of detectives is at work to secure
further evidence in connection with
the conspiracy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

The harder team runs the quicker
t will reach the scavenger wagon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

In official circles here the disturb
ances are attributed to the arrival of
the American squadron and the belief
is expressed that the Christians at
Beirut are attempting to bring about
the landing of the marines from the
warShjnS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
Intrenches Himself in House.

In an instant the man was the CEN
ter of mob that threatened rough
usage. He ran into the house and in
trenched himself there until the alarm
was sent to the police station and
squad arrived to quell the disturb
ance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17

up to this time, owing to the fact that
its claims to immense properties have
been contested by one ]. w. Hale, who
has maintained his alleged rights at the
point of a double barreled shotgun.
The company appealed to the courts,
and a final settlement of the contest is
expected by a decision of the court at
Anadarko next week. Members of the
company express themselves as confident
that the decision viii establish its rights
in the premises.
Captain George Shields of this city, a
heavy stockholder in the Wichita Mining
and Improvement company, in discussing
the matter with an Oklahoman repre-
sentative, yesterday, said:
1--WE feel confident of a favorable de-
cision and in that event will at once
inaugurate extensive mining operations.
We already have three shafts sunk and
have found valuable lead which will be
shot at once. Experts tell us it is the
richest find they have ever seen in any
mining region in the United States. Some
of the ore assays as high as 80 per cent.
Another lead of similar promise has been
discovered on a claim mile distant from
ours. DR.. L. II. Buxton, of this city, is
interested in that mine. I expect to spend
much of my time at our mines during
the summer"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
HELD FOR MURDER.
Conspired to Kill Man for the Incur
ance Money.

Washington. April 1s.-In issuing a war
rant for the surrender TO the Mexicann
government of DR.. Chas s. Harle. now
held under arrest at II Paso. Tex, on a
committed IN chihuahua, the state de-
charge Of being a n accessory 70 murder
partment today took steps 10 secure the
punishment Of peculiarly atrocious
crime which has engaged the attention OF
the two governments and one OF the big
New York life insurance companies for
many months. The papers fiied at the
state department allege that the Mexican
agent OF the company, 7. c. Richardson.
a man named Meredith and DR.. Harie
conspired 20 murder a man in order to
collect the insurance on his lie, the pol
icy for which had been issued by Rich
ardson. The policy was made out psya-
bic 10 Meredith The victim was slowly
poisoned TO death and the doctor who at
tended him certified that he did from
natural causes. The Doctors defense is
that he did not himself administer the
drug Richardson and Meredith were
also arrested in Texas and wsTe dis
charged BY the court on the ground OF
insufficient evidence. but the Mexican
government hss sworn out rev ehsrees
and the twc men VIII Be re7rrested and
held for ertraditlon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
RELATIVE
TO LAST
INQUIRY
Into Sanitarium Matter Moth
ing Is Known Yet
FERGUSON IS DUMB
If Department Has Told Him
Anything, He Is Mum.

Guthrie, o. T, April 1s.-It is believed
ment will not investigate the Oklahoma
saniatrium at Norman, as requested by
cock several weeks ago. 1t Is understood
that the governor has had letters from
the department, but there is nothing to
indicate that the investigation will be
made. Governor Ferguson will say moth
ing in regard to the correspondence from
the interior department, preferring TO let
the department make its own announce
ment relative TO Oklahoma matters.
From all indications there is little need
for such an investigation OF the sanitar-
ium. The legislature probed into the
matter, making an exhaustive report,
which was placed on file. Shortly after
the legislature adjourned the story be-
came current that Edgar W. Jones, rsp-
resentative from Logan county, had been
requested to appear in Washington with
the testimony relative to the investiga-
ton. Jones stated that he had received
letter from the department. but stated
that he would not mix up in the matter,
as it was not his affair.
Jones was out of the city for several
weeks. and during mis- absence il Is known
that letter was received from the in
terror department saying that he had
never been requested TO appear in Wash
ington, and that as far as was known
there, the officials had never had cores
pondsnce with Jones.
Outside of the governors request for
an investigation of the santarium. Ii
seems that the department had not heard
of the latest agitation. 1t is considered
proba BILE that il will require more than
the last talk" relative to the sanitar-
ium TO bring about an investigation. The
governor was anxious to dispose of the
matter entirely and to do away with the
Anockers," hence he asked the interior
department to make an investigation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
OKLAHOMA
CITY MAN
DEFAULTER
Seems No Doubt Iidball Is
Heavy DefauIter
MATTER Is LIVE TOPIC
Because the Largest in City's
Business History.
MATTER is LIVE TOPIC

Oklahoma City. o. T., April ls.-This
sensational story is from the Daily Okla
homan: W. H. Tidban of the firm Of
Cooter & Tidball has been absent from
the city for about two weeks and it is
alleged that he left behind him shortage
of about s.. 900 with the company.
1t is stated that the whereabouts of Mr..
Tidball are at present unknown to any of
his business associates here. Shortly af-
ter his disappearance, when it was ascer-
tanned that he had defaulted to the extent
mentioned, his company advised the FL
deity company at Baltimore of the short
age, which company is on Mr.. Tidbalfs
bond, and asked that the shortage be
made up. A representative of the Fideli-
ty company was sent here to investigate
and make a report but up to yesterday
had not succeeded in locating the missing
man. Mrs. Tidball is said TO be in st.
Louis.
Mr.. Cooter was asked concerning the
matter by a representative of the Okiaho-
man, and reluctantly admitted the truth
of the accusation against Mr.. Tidball. IIe
stated that efforts are being made by the
surety company to locate the fugitive and
prevail upon him to come back and settle,
and tht the firm is awaiting the outcome
of this effort at present.
Harry Byrne. who represents the surety
company, has not given UP hope of finding
Mr.. Tidball and inducing him to return
and make a settlement. although he said
that the effort to find the missing partner
had not been successful so far
The defalcation alleged is the largest
that has been reported in Oklahoma City
business circles. and the matter, where
it is known, is live topic for discussion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
MANI MMOTH OF ALL.
Largest Steamship Ever Launched In
This Country.

New London, Conn, April 1s.-In the
presence of thousands OF spectators. In
cluding many visitors from New York,
Boston and otIv- titles. the steamship
Minnesota. the largest vessel ever built
in this country and the greatest cargo
carrier in the world. was launched to-
day at the yards of the Eastern Ship
Building company at Croton. The spon-
sor of the mammoth ship was Miss Clara
Hin. daughter OF ]. ]. Hill. president Of
the Great Northern Steamship company,
for whom the vessel was built TO become
a part Of the company's Pacific and ORR
entail carrying trade. AS the last restrain
ing link that held the ship to its place. on
the ways was severed. Miss Hill broke a
bottle of wine over the steel bow and
named the craft the Minnesota. After
the launching luncheon was served to the
guests of the shipbuilding company IN
the mould loft of the yard.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
FORCED TO ASSIGN.
Paines Say Their Assets Are Ample
to Iiouidstc.

New York. April Isl Overton Paine
and Arthur y. Paine. formerly carry
ing on business under the name Of J.
Overtcn Paine & Co. bankers and brok-
ers today assigned for the benefit OF
creditors.
DR. J. Overton Paine was examined In
supplementary proceedings In the au-
preme court today to satisfy a judgment
for s. 80 The order 81 examination de
haired him from disposinE OF or trans
ferring his property When .he court
discovered that he had made aa assign
nent Il adjudged him IN contempt and
placed him IN the custody of a court Of
fetal. Later Mr.. Paine gave bon1 and
was released from the custody q ihs
court officer. The following statement
was given out az the ofices of the Paine
company: our total liabilities u al
kinds. of the J OveTton Paiss company
and J. Overten Paine Will b4 about no.
90 and assets 80 sss The cause of
our failure IL our inability 70 collect
amounts due us or a. realize on assets
fast enough 10 meet oerno nas sgainst -
We shall be able q psg eTers 3uEt c'aiFa
- st,u
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
DIFFENpERFER WINS.
Sixteen-Yard Man Breaks Ninety-four
of Hundred.

Kansas City, Mo. April l6-The grand
American handicap at inanimate targets
was shot at Blue River park today. II
was the principal event Of the interstate
associations fourth annual tournament
and proved one OF the biggest IN the his
tory OF the sport. There were 191 entries
including such well known msrksmeB as
w. r. Crosby. II. c. Hirschy. J. a r
Elliott and Fred Gilbert and numbering
crack shots from every part OF the eoun-
try. Keen rivalry was displayed By ,he
men named and those who had made good
scores yesterday and they we're followed
from trap TO trap b. large gallery Of
spectators
Weather conditions were favorable b.
the morning and high scores were expect
ed unless the brisk wind and cloudy
weather that developed yesterday had TO
be contended with again
The conditions for the grand American
handicap vas at 100 flying targets az u
known angles SO entrance. targets in
cIuded. haRdioaps u TO = yards high guns.
not class shooting $50 added 70 the purse
In addition 10 first money the Eiuler sill
receive a silver trophy presented b. n
interstate association
Before the big event opened the pTeliu-
lnary handicap AZ 1se targets. unhaisaei
from yesterday. was coraplcied- IN fhis
event only is of the lso men entered hFd
shot at dusk last evening. Tbs psel'7ri-
nary handicap vas dnishsd shortly bcfore
% O'Clock Ffre men made scores 0s =
CT better as fellows
Louis Mcise. ST Joseph. No. =. 6
Dfxcn.-s-: r. < RogeTs- Buekiiu. No. =,
Frank c. RefhI. .Ai;on. III. s.. II 6 u
DonAk- GFave;te. ARK. -
The American handicap vas called a.
! O'Clock ard four TraTs S'sre Son active
" engaged. TIE weather conditions Tere
the best since TIE tcUrszrneaf began IN :
r. fact we're ziuosf perfect HnTeFsT.
sorne az TIE y yard handicap rasn a. ihs
hess work aoA sxceessss tie sccrss -
crack shosx q national E~Yssaitln.
n 2 F4frschex. % xinn@sDcihs. vlnn~T
o< rse g-sna E-r<rtczn TIVE bird hazcirs9
Ezss year ufrh -s-ysrt ssn6sezp broke
sat s .srrrzs ert q = pess<t1e -. add
chas- @ s2-1cer q 81 Los1is. runser15
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
FERGUSON STATES IDEA.
Statehood for Oklahoma, Enabling Act
for Indian Territory.

Guthrie. o. T., April ia story has
been going the rounds of the territorial
press that Governor T. b. Ferguson had
changed his position relative TO state
hood for Oklahoma. The articles refer
red to stated that the governor is adVo-
eating the immediate admission of Okla
homa and the Indian Territory as one
state. To a correspondent of the Eagle
today the governor said:
Il have not changed my ideas relative
20 statehood in the least. l am for state
hood for Oklahoma, with a provision in
the enabling act for attaching sections
of the Indian Territory whenever por-
tions Of that territory are ready for state
hood ] advocated this kind of statehood
last fall The provision mentioned was
Incorporated in the Flynn bill and that
kind Of statehood for Oklahoma was what
the Republican party in Oklahoma de-
clarcd for and is for now. l do not think
It possible to bring in the entire Indian
Territory now, even if it were desired,
for there are certain parts of that country
that will not be prepared for any form
of statehood for years to come
Il want statehood for Oklahoma as
possible as soon as possible continued
the governor. 'and the boundaries of the
state made as the territory now stands
In the new statehood bill, if it is con-
sdiered wise provisions may be made for
the admission OF parts of the Indian Ter
ritory whenever congress may see mt.
Before that is done, however, would like
TO see certain matters adjusted, especl-
ally in regard to school land. il congress
should ever see fit to make part OF the
Indian Territory a part of Oklahoma The
necessary Encouragement OF the school
land matter was one objection raised 10
statehood for Oklahoma last fall with the
Indian Territory, and it is point that
we. as OklahomanS, cannot AFFORD TO
overlook.
If were to become a prophet, I would
certainly predict that the Indian Terri
tory will become a state alone, as will
Oklahoma. That. in my opinion, will be
the ultimate result of statehood legisla-
ton. I believe that with a statehood
bill introduced in congress providing for
the admission OF Oklahoma alone, the
territory will secure an enabling act. l
considered it a mistake to make an ON
nibus bill out Of the former Oklahoma
statehood bill. l would not like to see
another omnibus bill introduced in the
next congress. If New Mexico and Ar
izona are included in the Oklahoma bill.
It Will lessen the chances for Oklahoma
20 secure statehood soon. oklahoma has
moro friends than either of the other
territories and I fully believe that these
friends are strong enough TO give US an
enabling act.
Il have no idea where the story orig
mated relative to my alleged change of
opinion on the statehood matter. but who
ever attempted 20 give my ideas along
that line certainly failed to reproduce
any statement I may have made relative
TO statehood for Oklahoma"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
AGAIN IT is COPPER.
Wichita Mountains Are Continual
Source Of Prospects.

Oklahoma City. o. T. April 16-The
oklshoman has faith TO publish the fol-
lowing:
The stories relative to rich mineral
deposits in the Wichita mountains have
been in circulation for years and denials
have been current as well. but the fact
that at least there are heavy deposits OF
copper In the Wichita mountains has
within the past year been established
beyond peradventure.
Perhaps the strongest company and one
having the heaviest interests in the min
iuS region is the Wichita Mining and
Improvement company. which has head
quarters in Oklahoma City. and Of which
Colonel c. +. Colcord Is president
This company has been prevented from
inRugurating extensive mining operations
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
THERE WAS
MUCH CRY
NO WOLF
One Indictment the Outcome
of Investigation.
PARTY NOT ARRESTED
Perhaps the Legislation Was
Honest After All.
PARTY NOT ARRESTED

Guthrie, o. T., April 16.-While the re-
cent grand jury investigation of alleged
corr,,ntion in the territorial legislature is
+. thing of the past, it is stated here py
persons who are supposed to De IN
position to know, that one member OF the
cattle lobby in attendance at the Recent
legislative session was indicted py lhe
bodv. With the exception of the arrest OF
Charles Knox, of Perry, one Of the clerks
fn the lower house, for bribery, no ar
rests have been made resulting from the
grand jury probing. A warrant SO lai
os can he learned. has never been issued
for this particular person, and 1t is not
likely that the matter will come up uieii
the next term of the Logan county court
And it is said that the chain OF evidence
on which the indictment was basea' Is 50
slender that there is likelihood that the
arrest will not be made.
The grand Jury investigation is almost
forgotten among the politicians. 1t is re-
fer,ed to once in while, but not serl-
ors1v The evidence given before the jury
IS supposed TO have consisted mostly OIL
what was heard in legislative circles 1t
IS said that the grand jury did vote. at
one time. to return an Indictment against
q member of the council, but that the al
legged crime for which he was to be IN
dicted proved not to be a crime when at
torneys looked up the matter.
The one indictment said to be returheu'
at the time it was being considered oy
the Jury caused the recalling of several
legislators in order that they might be
questioned more closely relative to al
legged doodle transactions.
Within a few months the grand jury
investigation will be entirely forgotten
and will only be referred to as matter
of legislative history.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
MONEY IS READY.
Pesos for the Philippines BY the Mil
iio1

Philadelphia. April is-There are ready
for shipment 20 the Philippine Islands
two million five hundred thousand pesos.
which were coined az the Fhladelphla
mint in the last twenty i've working
days
on March the act of congress provid-
ing for the coinage of money f3s the FhI-
ippine Islands became operative and ag-
ders we're 81 once sent % The san Fran-
cisco and Philadelphia mints to prepare
to hurry the work Of coiniuE the pesos.
The coinage In this case Is equal ~ the
minting Of the same number 90 American
dollars. and Il thus required the haadligs
on an average % 10000 p'sos daily far
the twenty-five days During this time
the mint also added 90 the Philpp.np
coinage s.i0o.eo pieces ~ bronze. valpef
a: Fsl l.e0. and g.e9eel nicksis, valued 40
Sls0 909.
Superintendent lands said the smoart
OF WORK donne ,gas rcns45 kabir NhfB 70 -
taken lrtn ccuslasIaiiou the recent De-
pIcticgi q 81, force.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17
MORE BAKING POWDER.
Lee Is Yet to Tell What He Knows of
the Matter

st. Louis, Mo-, April 1.-THE grand jury
today took UP the baking powder investi-
cation where 1t was broken off last night
by adjournment. One of the most import
ant moves yet made in the legislative
Doodle inquiry is the issuance of a sub
poena duces teoum by the st. Louis grand
jury on the cashier of the Steeiville (Mo.)
bank requiring him to bring books ami
checks before that body. 1t was in this
bank that funds supplied by the baking
powder trust are said to have been kept
Circuit Attorney Folk has wired Attorney
General Crow to subpoena State Senator
F. II. Harris, who is supposed to know
considerable about the fund. Among The
witnesses to be examined today is Speaker
Whitecotton, presiding officer of the last
house, who first made the charge of bood-
ling. His testimony is wanted chiefly in
connection with the alleged use OF money
in the passage of the free school book bill
Lieut.. Gov. Lee will be the star witness
here today If he arrives from jefferson
City. Owing TO his physical condition it
is not certain that he will leave the can't
tai. In case he does not. Circuit Attorney
Folk says he will issue an attachment for
him to appear Friday.
A committee of the st. Louis grand jury
visited the Lafayette bank this afterno n
to inspect the books relative TO the $3.50
said to have been deposited there by State
Senator John p. Collins Of ST. Louis soon
after the last legislature adjourned.
Circuit Attorney Folk has enough evi-
dence to indict several persons for bribery
or forgery. or both. If the ofrenses hai
been committed within the jurisdiction of
the St. Louis grand jury.
Mr.. Folk stated to the Associated Press
that the evidence would be turned over TO
the Cole county grand jury, which would
make use OF it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-17

man last year. scored but 10. Othsrs
among the first high me Ia finish follow
l. J. Squier Wilmington, Della. 10 yards.
90; ]. Hughes. Palmyra. Wis. q yards,
81: Scenee. 20 yartN, 81; A J. Staubef.
streator H.. 10 yards. 81; r c. Ford.
Fostoria. o.. 10 yards. 81; Chsuncey u.
Powers. Decatur. III. 10 yards 30. C. ".
Budd. Des Moines. Ia, l9 yards. 90. Rolla
o. Heikes, Dayton. o.. u yards 81; Frc'l
Gilbert, Spirit Lake. Ia. . yarcs 81. W
r. Crosby OFallen. Ill, % yards. 81: =.
D. Rike Dayton, o.. 10 yards. -: j. A.
r. Elliott. Kansas City. Il yards. IS: r.
NJ. Faurotte. Dallas. Texas. 2 yards. -:
Ben Eick. Sterling. H.. 10 yards. ~; n.
c. Watson. Sswickley, Pa. 10 yards, 81:
a. c. Conner. Pekin. H.. ~ yards. 81: y.
i. Wade. Nacegdoches. Texas. 10 yavcs.
81. At noon fifty men had shot IN the
grand American handicap.
Max Z. Hensler. Battle Greek. Mich. Il
yards, broke % targets. the highest scere
with half the shoot over ano G. y. Ad-
ans Rockwell City. Ia. Is yards. broke
%. tying the next highest score T. A.
Marshall, Keithsburg. III IS yards, tn q
only man who has twice won the grand
American shoot at live birds broke bat
81 targets.
NJ. Diefenderfer OF Wood River. Neb
a sixteen yard man. broke "a targets this
afternoon. the highest of the day so fEr.
He was the one hundred and thirty nah
man 10 shoot. Diefenderfer won the
grand American handicap at inanimate
targets, breaking "a out Of a possible 30
targets.
Second, Max +. Hensler Of Battle Greek.
Mich. 80; third. c. b. adams. Rockwell
City. Ia. %.
Diefenderfer has been shooting az tar
gets for about four years but never he
fore had entered the grand Amer rican