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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-03-06
Bamc0 popular.

Ell premio que sortea este Banco en-
tire los imponentes mas constantes,. CO.
rrespondio este mes 4 don Guillermo
Bozzo y Chiesa.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-03-06

|. Puesto que Sc trata de reformar la
existente Ley de Poiicfa Insular, pre-
guntamos: lentra en- la reforma la crea-
cion de plazas montadas7
Creemos que debe crearse una sec
cion dc caballerfa, para que pueda ser
mas activa la persecution a los crimi-
males.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-03-06
PrOgranaa

para ell examen y admission de
los aspirantes al ejercicio de la
Abogacia.
De venta en- Ell BoLETIN a SO. so
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-03-06
La ola fgznesta
Otra fecI10ria

En- una fnca perteneciente a los
sefIores Carrot v Fuertes, Naguabo, ha
ocurrido un hecho que llama poderosa-
mente la atencion.
Resulta que en- la mafiana del dia 2,
aparecieron diez novillos estoqueados
por el hijar.
Ell case no es nuevo. De Tin afIo a
esta parte, y en- distintas jurisdicciones,
Sc han ercontrado muchas reses des-
jarretadas y otras han desararecido.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-03-06
CUBA
RECUERDO DEL f" MAINE"
Las carboneras

El IS de Febrero Sc celebro ell quin-
to aniversario de la destruction del
MAINE" con asistencia de 400 america.
nos y una de egacion de veteranos de la
revolucion. PM ell gabinete del Presi-
dente Palma nj la legacion americana
tomaron parte en- la celebracion, aun-
que 81 ell gobernador civil Ntifiez, Ell
consul americana Rublee varios Off
ciales de- ejercito americana. Mr.. Err
nest Conant, que pronunci6 la oracion
ft1nebre, limitose rendir tribute las
v1ctimas. y de paso Sc refrio en- terrni-
nos encomiasticos al almirante Cervera.
Otros cradoreS, americanos y cubanos,
abogaron por la union y cooperation de
estos elementos y del espaf1ol para Ella
borar y desarrollar juntos Ell porvenir
de Cuba.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1903-03-06

El d1a 10 de Febrero firm6 ell Presi-
dente Palma ell tratado cediendo en-
arrendamiento terrenos para dos esta-
clones navales carboneras a los Estados
Unidos, una en- Guartana y otra en-
Bahia Honda. El dia ~ salio Mr..
Squiers para los Estados Unidos con ell
tratado, y hasta que el Presidente Roo
sevet le haya p1esto la frma no Sc ha-
ra p1blico el teXto. No Sc cree, sin
embargo, que contenga cosa que va no
sc sepa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
MAKES CLAIMS FOR HUNTER.
Attorney More Firmly Convinced Than
Ever of His Innocence

CNGT OF tbs in1OCe1Ces
Des Moines, Jan. 23.-"I believe
more firmly than ever that Matt Hun
ter did not commit murder; that he
did not even comroit manslaughter,
and | believe we can prove this at
his next trial. AS firmly as l believe
anything l am convinced that Hunter
shot Holland in the effort to defend
his own life; it may not have been
necessary, but he thought it was when
he shot that it was"
Thus declares Lewis Miles, of Cory
don, senior counsel for Matt Hunter,
whom the supreme court has given a
new trial. Hunter was tried in Mt
Ayr, before Judge Parrish year ago,
and convicted of murder in the second
degree for the shooting of Homer Hol-
land, the Drake athletic, and sentenced
to Imprisonment in the penitentiary
at TT. Madison for life. The lower
court was reversed on a half dozen
grounds, one of the most important
being that it should have admitted
testimony that Holland was of quar-
relsome disposition when crossed or
thwarted.
"On the first trial of Hunter" con-
tinued Mr.. Miles, we offered and en-
deavored to prove that when he had
been losing in his gambling opera
lions and when he was thwarted or
crossed he was exceedingly irritable
and quarrelsome; but the court would
not allow this to go into the record.
The supreme court reversed Judge
Parrish on this point; and on the Sec
ond trial we propose showing that Hol-
land had been losing money; that he
was in trouble; that he was veXed and
angry, and that when he met Hunter,
Matt demanded the money of Holland
and the big, strong fellow. who could
have crushed puny little Matt to the
earth before him, made movement
as if to draw his gun; tnen Matt pull
cd. fired and Holland was dead.
mo person saw the alteration and
the firing except Matt Hunter; he is
the only person alive who knows the
exact truth Of the meeting and the en-
counter l believe that Matt told the
Gods truth when he swcre that he
fired in self-defense, and | believe
that he has a good show for his free
dom at the coming trial"
Hunter has now been taken back to
the Jail at Mt Ayr, from the peniten-
tiary at FIT. Madison and is being held
there awaiting trial. His second trial
will probably be held before Judge
Towner, who assists Judge Parrish on
that circuit at the February term OF
court Hunter will be prosecuted as
before by County Attorney Fuller and
his brother and Spence & Smith;
while he will be defended by Henry &
Miles of Mt Ayr. and Lewis Miles OF
| Corydon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
SENT TO PROPER COURT.
Interior Department Wins in Cherokee
Claims Case.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The depart
ment of the interior has won another
victory in the long drawn out contest
over the claims of the eastern Chero-
KEGS, and the case will now go to a
proper court for adjudication. The
department has been contending for
some years for this disposition of the
case, while opposing interests have
been exerting every influence to in
duce congress to act upon the claims
of the eastern Cherokees, without ref
erence to the rights or claims of the
Cherokee trib
The amount involved, including in
terest, is now more than $4,000,OOO.
The interior department officials are
opposed to any award to the eastern
Cherokees on the ground that if they
were paid the government would still
have to reckon with the cherokee ma
ton and it's claims and might be COM
PEELED to make the payment second
time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27

tify or produce evidence, documentary
or otherwise, before said courts, or
in obedience to the subpoena of either
of them, in any such case or proceed
ing. Testimony of witnesses under the
provisions Of the act. to regulate in
terstate commerce and amendments
thereof, and of this act, before said
commission or any member thereof,
shall be on oath, and either of the
members of said commission may ad-
minister oaths and affirmations ana
sign subpoenas."
Section 9-Circuit courts are invest
ed with jurisdiction to prevent the vio-
lation of any of the plans of this act.
Section 1O-Courts are empowered
to bring before the court persons who
may reside outside the district where
the court is being held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27

row on the credit of the United States
from time to time, as the proceeds may
be required to defray expenditures au-
thorizd by this act (such proceeds
when received to be used only for the
purpose of meeting such expenditures
the sum of $130,000000, or so much
thereof as may be necessary, and to
prepare and issue therefor coupon or
registered bonds of the United States
in such form as he may prescribe and
in denominations of $40 or some null
tiple of that sum redeemable in gold
coin at the pleasure of the Unite d
States after ten years from the date
of their issue, and payable twenty
years from such date, and bearing in
terest payable quarterly in gold coin
at the rate of 2 per centum per annum;
and the bonds herein authorized shall
be exempt from all taxes or duties of
the United States. as well as from tax
alton in any form by or under state,
municipal or local authority.
Privided. that said bonds may be dis
posed of by the secretary of the treas
ury at not less than par, under such
regulations as he may prescribe, Civ
ing to all citizens of the United States
an equal opportunity to subscribe
therefor, but no commissions shall be
allowed or paid thereon, and a sum not
exceeding one-tenth of 1 per cent of
the amount of bonds herein authorized
is hereby appropriated, out of any mon
ey in the treasury not otherwise ap-
propriated, to pay the expense of pre-
pairing, advertising and issuing the
same
And provided further, That none of
the seid bonds shall be sold to pay
sums appropriated in sections and
2 of this act or to pay the sum of $1O,-
100000 appropriated in section 5 of
this act.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
A LEADER OF HIS RACE.
Dr.. Ernest Lyon, Minister to Liberia,
Is a NEGRO,

The appointment of DR.. Ernest Ly-
on as minister to Liberia is another
instance that the President recognizes
merit under any circumstances, as DR..
Lyon is a colored man and one of the
most intelligent of his race. He is
at present pastor of the John Wesley
Methodist Episcopal church of Balti-
more and the appointment was entire
ly unsought.
The new minister is real leader of
his race throughout the country and
he has taken the utmost interest in
its political welfare. He was born in
Belize, British Honduras, Central
America, forty-two years ago and his
parents, who We're planters. removed
to New Orleans when DR.. Lyon was
II years Of age. He entered the
Straight university in that city, con,
Quoted by the American Missionary so
ciety, and after three years study en-.
rolled as a student of the Gilbert In
dustrial academy in Louisiana. Later
he entered the New Orleans univer
sity, from which he graduated in 1888
He then took special course in theol
ogy under Rev DR.. w. ID. Goldman
LneD pISSluSnU VI IBERIA COlleSe. a
three years course in the Union Theo
logical seminary in New York com
pleted mis- education.
Thus it will be seen that Dr. Igor
lis well prepared for any diplomatic
post to which he might be called, ant
having the work of his own race thor
oughly at heart he will no doubt ac
complish much good in South Africa
Before taking up his pastorate in Bal
timore, DR.. Lyon was in charge of st
Marks church, New York City, the
largest and most influential coloreC
Methodist church After going to Bal
timore, and through his own persona
effort. he succeeded in establishing
the Maryland Industrial and Agricul
tural institute, of which school he il
at present the president. 1t is founded
on the plan inaugurated by Booker 7
Washington in Alabama, and is in
tended to meet the needs of the col
ored population of his section.-Phila
delphia Press.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
DIES AT ADVANCED AGE.
Mother of A. C. Stack Answers Sum-
mons of Death Angel.

From Fridays Daily.
A telegram was received late last
night by A. G. Steck of this city, from
relatives at Bellwood, Pa, announcing
the death of Mr. Steck's mother, Mrs.
d. F. Steck. Mrs Steck was 76 years
of age and had lived in Pennsylvania
since childhood. She had visited her
son in this city and was well known
to several residents of Ottumwa Her
last illness was principally the result
of old age and she has been rapidly
failing during the past few months.
Mrs. Steck was preceded in death
several years by her husband, and is
survived by two daughters and three
sons, as follows: Mrs. r. G. Ford, OF
New York; Mrs c. F. Moore of Bell
wood, Pa; e. M. Steck of Pittsburg,
Pa; Frank D. Steck, of Kansas City,
Mo; and A. c. Steck of Ottumwa. Mr..
Steck will be unable, owing to press
of business in this city to attend the
funeral services.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
SHOT HIMSELF.
competine Man Places Revolver n
Mouth and Fires.

Hovering between life and death.
with bullet lodged in his head, JOS
eph Weber, a young farmer "a years
of age, is lying at his home, two
miles northeast of Competing, che
victim of an attempt at self destruction
made yesterday morning at IL o'clock
While young Weber was temporarily
insane. A shot was heard and the
neighbors rushing to the barn from
WI ich the report was heard We're nor
rified to see the bleeding form
of the young man lying in
the hay NOW. He recovered
consciousness when when they at
tempted to take him from the barn
and made resistance, saying that he
wished to he left alone to die. Physi-
clans were at cnce summoned and
worked all day Will. the victim of the
rash act. 1t is thought he will die but
there is still some hope of his recov-
cry.
A 80 calibre revolver was found ly-
ing beside the wounded man and it was
seen that he had placed the revolver to
his mouth in his attempt to end his
life. No cause can be found for the ac-
ton as the young man was in no
trouble of any kind. 1t is stated how
ever, that he has been subject to spells
of temporary insanity and it is
thought that it was during one of these
spells that he made up his mind to kill
himself. Two weeks ago, John Weber
a brother of the young man, attempted
suicide by cutting his throat with a
razor, but the attempt was unsuccess-
full. The aged parents of the young
man are Frustrated over the sad occur
renee.
Young Weber is single and he has
always been employed on his fathers
tarm. The news that he had attempted
suicide was a great surprise and a
shock to all his friends. as he was al
ways a steady young man. 1t was
known that at times he had shown a
predisposition toward melancholia, but
he had never attempted violence to
himself or to any one else. He is still
conscious this afternoon, having re-
NAMED so the greater part of the time
since he made the attempt on his life,
but his condition is most serious, and
it is thought very probable that he
will recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
20" SURVEYING IN ADAMS CO.
Takes cognizance of Opposition Move
ment.

Corning, Jan. 25.-The Burlington
railroad has taken cognizance of the
project to run railroad through the
north part of Adams county and will
probably take steps to protect it's in
terests. A gang of Burlington survey
ors was at work last week in the
north part of the county, and the ru-
NOR is that road will be built from
Tracy to Greenfield and from Cumber-
land into Council Bluffs. The line at
present only extends as far as Cumber-
land. 1t is said that if this line is
built it will give the Burlington
through line from Galva, H., to Coun-
Gil Bluffs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
per day. This might be reached in

America
Now, in conclusion, / want to say
the writer is not an alarmist neither
is heSan extremist, but the Iowa oper-
ator will have about as hard time to
explain why the Iowa miners should
not have a reasonable advance as that
good Samaritan, Mr.. Baer will have
to prove why he charges on his road
$1.75 per ton for hauling one sort of
coal to the market and $1.25 for an
other on the same train and same
road.
l want to say that it will be seen
by the above letter that coal operat-
or does not have to sell coal at an ex-
IRENE rate to make money as his reve-
nues come from many sources.
r. Williams.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
Florida and the South via the Popular
Monon Route.

Tourist and homeseekers' tickets to
all southern points. Is days transit
limit, with stopover privileges. All
tickets via Louisville are good for
stcpover at French Lick Springs.
Through daily service to Florida, be-
ginning January 5, 1903. For Ten
Routes to the South" rates, folders.
ETC., address Frank ]. Reed, general
Pass. Agent, Monon Route, Chicago,
or l.. e. Sessions, Gen'l Agent Pass.
Dept. SAL Andrus Bldg, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27

The Wabash Railway will sci. on the
list and Bird Tuesdays of each mouth,
round-trip tickets at one fare plus So
for the round-trip, to points in North
western Iowa, North and South Da-
kota, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Ne
braska, Oklahoma, Indian Tertiary
ant other points. A. J. Packard, a.. at {,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
Stop It,,

A neglected cough or cold may lead
to serious bronchial or lung troubles.
Don't take chances when Foley's Hon
ey and Tar affords perfect security
from serious effects of cold. For
sale by w. D. Elliott, druggist, corner
Court and Main.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
Beats All Its Rivals,

No salve, lotion, balm or oil can COM
pare with Bucklen's Arnica Salve for
healing. 1t kills pain. Cures or no
pay. Csc. F. B. Clark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27

The c., M. & st. P. Ry, will sell
one-way tickets at half fare plus
$500 the first and third Tuesdays of
each month, to Points in North and
South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming,
Southwest Missouri, Louisiana Texas.
Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Indian Ter.
ritory. A. ]. Packard, Agent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
The peril Of Our Time

Is lung disease. DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds cures lung trouble or no pay.
5Oc., $780, F. B. Clark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27

Only one thing in the world can
improve you and better your condi--
ton, and that thing is your own ef-..
forts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27

Mrs. H. p Sanders of Iowa Falls,
became insane because deserted by
her husband.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
Pneumonia and La Grippe.

Coughs cured quickly by Foley's
Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes.
For sale by w. D. Elliott, druggist,
corner Court and Main.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27

Ask conceited man a question and
he will never say, II don't know"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27
BUYS INTEREST IN PAPER.
Former Postmaster at Knoxville En-.
tiers journalism.

Knoxville, Jan. 24.-(Special. y T.
G. Gibson, who until January 1, was
postmaster, has purchased a half in
terest in the Knoxville Journal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27

Washington, D. c., Jan. 23.-The
antitrust bill which will be the nu.
cleus Of legislation and which has the
general approval of the President and
attorney general was introduced in the
house today, 1t has been prepared by
the subcommittee under the chairman
ship of Representative Littlefield OF
Maine
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-24
Meeting of Executive Committee
at the Home of the
President.
ABANDON LECTURE IDEA
Many of the Members are Teachers and as
the Teachers Association will Give a
Course 1t Is Claimed the Work Would
Regarding the Social Feature.

A meeting OF the executive commit
tae of the High School Alumni was
held at the home of the president.
Miss Mary Morgan, in Centre street,
last night. to discuss the plans for the
winter. There was large attend
ance, nearly every class being repre-
sented, The members talked over the
ACCESSIBILITY of giving lecture and it
idea. A musical was also opposed.
No definite action was taken as to
what to have. but the majority favor
ed dance to be given some time
during Christmas week.. To ascertain
the feeling on the matter, postal cards
will be sent to every member of the
alumni asking them if they will sup
port dance. If there are enough
favorable replies the dance will be
decided upon andsthe committee will
secure hall at once.
The reason for abandoning the lee
ture course was that the teachers
association is going to give course
cf two lectures and a musical this
winter shortly after Christmas and as
most of the alumni girls are teachers
aud rs they must assist the teachers
association, they feel that it is too
much to do the work over again for
the alumni 1t is also understood
that a lecture is to be given this
winter under the auspices of the High
School.
If dance is given, every member
of the alumni will be allowed two
tickets, but none are to be sold. If
the member is not going to invite a
friend, the ticket must be returned to
the committee.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-24
John Pfeiffer Sr. Died at His
Home Near FOrds Last
Night.
PROMINENT FAMILY
ather of the Newly Elected Alderman. at
Large-Has Been a Miner of Clay for
Many Years-Came Here from PhiadeI-
phia-Was Born. in Germany of the
Sturdy Type.

John Pfelffer ST., died at his home
near Fords at s. 40 last night after q
brief illness. Mr.. Pfeiffer was a man
we'll known and respected in this city.
While he was never connected with
any public office, he was recognized
as man of much personal value by
the citizens of this and other places.
He is survived by his wife and five
children, all of whom are married.
Alderman elect John Pfeitfer Jr., re-
sides at Maurer, William Pfelffer, OF
the firm of Iiddle & Pfelfer, lives in
this city, Edward Pfeiffer, who mines
clay III his fathers lands, and Annie,
who married W. A. Spenser, live near
Fords, and CLARA, who married Clar-
euce Liddle, is Ill Woodbridge. His
brother Adam resides in this city.
Mr.. Pfeiffer was born in the Grand
Duchy of Hesse Darmstadt. Germany,
in 1889. In 1859 he came to this
country, being one of those early staid
SOl NilO llaNG DlONtN
of lnestlmable value to the State. He
lived in Philadelphia for three years.
In 1868 he married Sophie Magdalen
Walz. Shortly after his marriage he
came east to take charge of some clay
mining for the Newkumet Fire Clay
Co., of Philadelphia.
He lived IN Perth Amboy two years
and in Crows Mill for some time.
In 1890 he moved to the house in
which he died. He has been mining
clay in his own interest for some
time and was also farmer. He own
ed property Of about $50 acres around
Fords. Mr.. Pfeiffer made trip to
Germany in 1872.
The funeral will be held from the
house Frisday at 2 p. m. Interment
will be made in Alpine cemetery.
Rev. J. G. Mason, of Metuchen, will
be in charge of the funeral service.