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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
STIRS UP STOR N
ATTEMPT TO STOP ANTITRUST
LEGISLATION OPPOSED.
Senators and Representatives Greatly
DispIeased With, Alleged Interfer-
ence of Rockefeller With
Proposed Legislation.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 9.-The al
legged attempt Of the Standard Oil
trust to interfere with the antitrust
legislation has aroused storm of in
dignation among the senators and
discussed in legislative circles since
the fact was first made known. The
latest developments in the case seem
to point to the fact that the kilograms
said to have been sent to prominent
senators by Mr.. Rockefeller were not
received here. 1t is, however, known
that the representative of the Stand
ard Oil trust have been in the capital
throughout the present session of con-
gress and that its men have been ex-
ceptionally busy in their attempts to
head off antitrust legislation.
Disclosure to Competitions.
1t is alleged that the cause of the
corporations activity has been that it
feared that the publicity clause in the
department of commerce measure
would necessitate making public it's
business to it's Russian competitors. In
its activities it is claimed by the Amer
lean concern that the Russian Oil Co.,
10 PloISStSe III lto ilioliopoly Wy llS
government and it contends that the
American corporation should not be
demanded to make public to it's com.
petitor the figures as to cost of pro
duction, ocean freight rates and other
data, which would enable the Russi
ans to undersell it at certain European
centers.
| Called on Senators.
1t is stated that Saturday one OF
the counsel for the Standard Oil com
pany went to Washington and called
1 upon some of the senators, to whom
it is claimed, the kilograms had been
sent. He did not remain long, how
ever, since when he made known his
business he was informed, bit curt
| ly, that his presence here was unde
sirable.
1t is believed that, although the au
| thenticity of the alleged kilograms
cannot be proven, their alleged con
tents express not only the feeling o.
the oil trust on the matter of anti-trus
legislation, but of all the big concern:
of the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
ARGUMENT BEGINS.
Attorneys Wage Word Battle Before
Strike Commission.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-THE argu--
ments for and against the demands of
the union anthracite mine workers,
which will continue before the coal
strike commission for the next six
days, were begun today, when the
miners, through Daniel J. Mccarthy
made the opening argument. McCar-
thy was followed by Former Congress-
man Brumm, who made the general
argument, and Henry Demares Lloyd,
who confined his efforts to the ques-.
tions Of recognition of the union and
yearly trade agreements. The operat-
ors will begin their argument tomor-
row.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
Henderson Says He is Not to
Take Reed 8 Law Practice.
OFP OSES REVISION
Congressman Lacey Enters Protest
Against Change in Speech Before
Penrose Club in Philadelphia =
Wants Old Time Republicanism.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 9-(Spe-
cialD-A large extra edition of
the newspapers here today announce
that Speaker David B. Henderson of
Iowa is to succeed the late ex-Speaker
Reed as member of the New York
law firm, though Mr.. Henderson,
his secretary, nor any of those closely
associated with him claim they know
nothing of the arrangement, it is ac-
cepted as authentic by Washington
people.
Lacey Opposes Revision.
Congressman John F. Lacey, in a
speech delivered before the Penrose
republican club at Philadelphia Satur-
day night vigorously opposed the prop
osition for tariff revision. He called
attention to the fact that the present
tariff bill was the second measure
passed by the United States congress
and that 1--WE don not need any more
Pennsylvania, New York or Iowa
ideas, but good old fashioned republi-
can beliefs that it was the additional
protection that had built up the coun
try to its present state of prosperity
Allison Sick.
Senator Allison has been confined to
his home today and yesterday with a
severe cold. There are no dangerous
symptoms.
H. j. Mahin
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
OUTLINES DEFENSE
GHoULs' ATTORNEYS TO ATTACK
WITNESSES.
Claims Dr.. Alexander is of Good Nor
al Character, While Negroes Who
Testified Against Him Are Disrep--
utable and Unworthy of Belief.

indianapolis. Feb. 9.-The defense in
the trial of DR.. ]. c. Alexander, charg-
ed with being implicated in the grave
robDlng cases, outlined its evidence
today. 1t proposes to show that DR..
Alexander is of good moral character,
while the negroes who testified against
him are disreputable and unworthy of
belief. The defense is that, when
Cantril and Martin went to Alexan-
der's office they went for the purpose
of securing employment TO clean up
the college as they had done that kind
of work in other places. They will
show that in the matter of furnishing
dissecting subjects the defense will
prove that DR.. AleXsyder told them
that if they could Vt bodies legiti-
mately he would pay for them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
House Anti trust Bill May Not
Reach Floor of Senate.
MAY BE sIDETRACKED
Spirited Party Fight Over Amendments
Precedes Its Unanimous Passage in
the Housewife Require Publicity
and Fine Imposed Upon Rebates.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 9.-The pub
licity feature of the department of
commerce bill and the anti-rebate
proposition to handle railroads con-
tained in the Elkins bill, is about the
only antitrust legislation that will
be passed by congress at this session,
according to the statement of two OF
the leaders in the senate. 1t is con-
sidered doubtful if the Littletield bill
passed by the house by vote OF 245
to 0 ever reaches the floor of the SEN
ate, as it is thought by prominent SEN
ators that it will be pigeonholed in the
senate committee.
Fight in House.
Though the final action of the mem
bers of the house on the trust bill was
unanimous, the preliminary fight
against it on the floor of congress was
one of the most spirited that has been
witnessed during this session. For
hours the democratic members of the
house offered series of amendments,
intended to put teeth in the bill, but
they were either ruled out of order
or defeated by strict party vote. The
political ranks of the house were bro
Congressman Thomas OF Iowa to make
the filing of returns incumbent upon
all corporations mandatory. On that
amendment seven republicans voted
with the democrats.
Requires Publicity.
The bill as passed requires corpor-
ations thereafter organized" to file
returns concerning it's articles of in
corporation The amarical composition.
condition ETC., with the interstate COM
merce commission and the penalty OF
being restrained from engaging in in
terstate commerce, describes penalties
for false returns, etc. The commission
is given authority in its discretion to
call for similar returns from existing
corporations doing interstate business
Prohibited Goods Must Not Be Carried
Carriers are prohibited from trans
porting articles produced, manufact
ured or sold in violation of the Sher
man act. In case of prosecution nc
person is to be excused from testify
| ing on the ground that such testimony
would lead to incriminate him, but fol
such testimony the miners are not tc
be prosecuted.
| Circuit courts are given jurisdiction
in case of violation and it is made the
duty of the district attorneys to insti
tute proceedings to prevent violation
and individuals damaged by violations
are given the authority to sue.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
CAUGHT BY FALLING TREEE.
William Greenwalt Badly Hurt Near
BentonSport

Bentonsport, Feb. 9.-(SpeciaD-
Crushed by the trunk of falling tree
which had severely injured his back,
William Greenwalt was rescued by a
companion who had been assisting
him in the timber and was taken to
his home Saturday afternoon, where
he is now slowly recovering. Green
walt and his companion were engaged
in dislodging tree which had been
caught in falling when it fell in an un-
looked for direction. crushing Mr.
Greenwalt to the ground. 1t is thought
that the injuries viii not prove fatal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
GEN uRlsE KILLS HIMSELF.
Former Colombian Rebel Leader Com.
mts Suicide.

Kingston, Jamaica. Feb. 9.-The
news that General Tribe -Uribe, the for
mer Colombian revolutionist committed
suicide January 80, has reached here
by steamer from Colon. No details
are given.
General Uribe-Uribe published let
ter December 10 advising Colombia to
await the lapsing of the Panama canal
concession in 1904, which would leave
the Colombian government free hand
in the matter of the canal
The reports brought by the Para in
dicate the possibility of another revo-
luton in opposition to the Panama
canal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
jNROE WILL
GET BANNER
ALBA REPUBLICANS TO RECEIVE GIFT FROM
TTPPECANOE CLUB

ALBA FEB. 9-(s'EcIAL)-HAVING WON
FERED BY THE TiPPEcANoE REPUBLICAN SHOWING
THE LARGEST REPUBLICAN, IN ELECTION
PANY OF ALBA REPRESENTING COUNTY
LEFT THIS MORNING FOR MONIES,
TEND THE BANQUET GIVEN EVENING THE PRES
ENTATIoN OF THE BANNER E. SLOAN, FRED
EVERETT, ED N. JoHNsoN AND G. c. MCCORMICK
COMPOSED THE COMPANY SPEECH AccEPTANcE
SLOAN, THE REPUBLICANS OF
BANNER PRESENTED BY GOVERNOR
cuMMINs
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
WABASH KILLS TWO MEN.
Wood Haulers Living Near Pela
Struck by Train.

Des Moines, Feb. 7.-Dirk Brander-
horst, aged 60, and G. Roubos, aged AZ,
Hollanders residing short distance
from Pella, were killed by the st.
Louis-D -Des Moines passenger train on
the Wabash at road crossing near
Fifield yesterday. Both are married.
The men are wood haulers and were
enroute to the Des Moines river bot
toms for wood when killed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
LEAVES STATE NORMAL.
Prof. Bender Resigns to Accept Posi-.
tion on Teachers Paper.

Cedar Falls, Feb. 9.-(Special.)-
Prof. Wilbur H. Bender of the advanc-
ed training school department of the
state normal has been elected editor
of department of the Western Teach
er, published at Milwaukee. Wis, to
succeed o. j. Laylander. Mr.. Bender
is considered one of the ablest teach
ers in the school and writer of unus-
ual ability.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
WIFE OF BISHOP cRANsToN DIES.
Succumbs to Nervous Shock Ca used
by Witnessing Boxer Cruelties;.

Denver, Col, Feb. 9-News has
been received by Earl M. Cransto n of
the death at Silas, Mexico, of Mrs.
Laura NJ. Cranston, wife of Bishop
Earl Cranston of the Methodist CHI, ,lrch.
Bishop Cranston, his wife and da nigh
ter were in Pekin during the boxer
trouble and Mrs. Cranston's Death is
directly attributed to nervous SHOCK
occasioned by being witness OF, i!he
scenes of the outbreak. The body will
be taken to Cincinnati for burial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
THINKS ROOSEVELT FRIENDLY.
Mexico Pleased at Action Taken in Be-
half of Silver Problem,

City of Mexico, Feb. 9.-There is
great interest taken here in the action
of the American government in behalf
of silver, and President Roosevelt's
willingness to aid in the solution of
the problem of such vital Importance
to this country. The attitude of the
American government is considered
most friendly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
WRECK SPREADS DISASTER.
Girl Killed, Father and Mother Ser
ously Injured.

Davenport, Feb. 9.-(Special.)--
Freight No. 95, west bound, jumped
the track at Buffalo, at noon. A car
of steel rails demolished the station
and killed the 5-yearold daughter and
seriously injured Agent S. A. Scroff
and wife. The latter may die. The
accident was due to the spreading Of
the rails.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
DEADLOCK IN DOVER.

Senatorial Contest in Delaware Re-
mains Unchanged.
Dover, Del, Feb. 9.-The seven
teenth ballot for United States senat-
or today resulted as follows: For
long term-Addicks, 81; Handy, 90;
Ball, 8; Higgs, 2.
Short term-Addicks, 10; Tunnel,
20; T. c. Dupont, 2; II. A. Dupont, s.;
Richardson, 2. There was no elec,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
YOUNG PLEADS GUILTY TO MUIR
DER IN SECOND DEGREE.
Prominent Society Man in New York
on Trial for Killing of Mrs. Anna
Pulitzer Brings Hearing to Sudden
End.

New York, Feb. 9.-William Hooper
Young, on trial for the killing1aof Mrs.
Anna Pulitzer, pleaded guilty to MUIR
der in the second degree and was sen
fenced to Imprisonment forglife.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
RETURNS TO ANCHOR.

Steamer Could Not Gross the Bar Be-
cause of Low Tide.
New York, Feb. 6.-The steamer
Kaiserin Maria Theresa. which sailed
this morning on its Mediterranean
cruise came back to quarantine just
before noon today. Her captain report
ed the tide in the harbor too low for
the vessel to cross the bar.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
DOG HAsTENs MARRIAGE.
Couple Wed and Go to Chicago fol
Treatment for Dou Bite.

Chicago, Feb. b.9.-While Miss Georgia
Clayson and Perry H. Glowang were
walking in the park at Ames, Iowa,
both were bitten by dog. The couple
We're at once married and came to
Chicago to be treated at the Pastuer
institute. They were engaged to each
other, but the marriage was not to
have taken place for year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
PosToFFlcE BURNS.

Fire Destroys Building at Lebanon A
Total Loss.
Lebanon, Feb. 9.-(SpeciaD-Fi
of unknown origin destroyed the store
building owned by G. B. Humphrey. 1t
was occupied by Wilson Bros, and the
postofIice. Nothing was saved from
the building, it being a total loss.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
BRYAN TO REFUSE.
Will Not Attend Functions to Which
Cleveland is Invited.

Chicago, Feb. 9.-William j. Bryan
has declared that he would refuse to
attend any banquet to which Grover
Cleveland was to be invited Mr.. Bry-
ans declaration was made through an
intimate friend to the officers of the
Iroquois club, which intended to invite
Bryan, Cleveland and other democrat
ic leaders to banquet to be held on
Jackson's birthday, March 16.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
BANDIT RoBs STATION AGENT
pots Northwestern Depot at Stan.
wood and Escapes.

wood and Escapes.
Cedar Rapids. Feb. 9.-(SpeciaD-
An unknown bandit held up the North
western station agent at Stanwood in
Cedar county early this morning, and
robbed the till of $24. He escaped,
leaving no clue as to his identity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10

gave grumbling assent. The Ohio
and western Pennsylvania men were
threatening to sign a scale, of their
own and go home.
Mitchell Takes the Fioor-
The miners committee then report
ed the scale to the convention lof min
ers. The Illinois men We're still in &
fighting mood, and President Mitchell
took the floor and made a forcible
speech. He declared that the miners
could not afford to reject the propos-
al, and said that they gained much in
securing change of the ba sis on
which the machine rate was t.omput-
ed.
The Illinois men as their last effort
demanded call of the roll and this
took about two hours. When the vote
was known the convention reported to
the joint conference, and on motion of
T. l.. Tyler, a Chicago OPERATOR Sec--
onded by President Mitchell, 1t was
adopted.
The report was signed by the presi-
dent, John Mitchell; Vice President
Thomas L. Lewis and the pre- sident
and secretary of each district, fDr the
mine workers, and A. j. MooreShead
and H. N. Tyler of Illinois, j. w.
Schleuderberg and o. A. Blackb urn of
Pennsylvania, w. S. Boyle and j. Fl.
McClelland of Indiana and w. K. Field
and j. H. Winder of Ohio for the op-
orators.
Operators Are Bitter.
The operators showed their lrLtense
dislike of the scale in their COM
ments afterward. w. S. Boyle, rep.
resentative of the Indiana oper ators,
on the scale committee, said:
I'VE stood out against the m iners'
demand in the interest of the public
and granted more than we shoul d fin.
ally because we were satisfied that
the sympathy of the people wor,ad be
with the miners, right or wrortg, if
a strike resulted from failu.:e to
agree. The miners have been g .tting
fair wage and were not entitled to
an increase, but it was granted for
the reason | have given. OF purse
we expect the public to pay the raise
and it will do it in buying coal at an
increased price. 1t is not worth while
ITO conceal facts, and these are facts
So far as Indiana is concernetI, the
operators consented to the increase
| in order to have the shot firin 6 bill
withdrawn and for no other r. sason
1t is just so much given to the miners
| to get that bill out of the way"
G. S. Brooks, secretary of the Ohio
| operators, said:
"The conditions in the indu stria
world and the coal market are such
that we were compelled to accede tt
the demands Of the men. But re, mem
ber, it will be dear victory for hem
The operators cannot afford to pa!
the advance even now. Before imam.
years there will be a time of de pres.
sion. Then the fall will be might fo
the miners. 1t is the worst days worl
| they have ever done. 1t would hav,
been much better for them if the,
had allowed last years scale to sitant
as it was"
Other operators expressed the SAM
| opinion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10

conference might be disrupted If they
did not yield that the Illinois. men
gave a grumbling assent. The Ohio
and western Pennsylvania men were
threatening to sign a scale, of their
own and go home
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
PLACED UNDER BONDS.

Terrorized Pedestrians by Shooting at
the Marshal.
Cedar Falls, Feb. 9.-(Special0-
Joe Myers, the barber who terrorized
the pedestrians on Main street week
ago by firing six shots at Marshal
Williams has been fined $25 and costs
by Mayor Robinson and placed under
bonds to keep the peace.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
U. S. CONSUL DIES.

j, H. Carroll succumbs to consump.
tion in Spain.
Paris, Feb. 9.-John H. Carroll, Uni
ted States consul at Cadiz, Spain, died
of consumption at Mentone.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
NOTED NOVELIST DIES.

Edna LyaIl Succumbs to Attack of
Pneumonia.
London, Feb. 9.-Edna Lyall, the
novelist died today at Eastbourne of
pneumonia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
RIVER FLOODS CITY.
Industrial and Residence Districts
Heavily Damaqed.

Glasgow, Feb 9.-The river Clyde
burst its banks above Glasgow today
and inundated the industrial distiict.
The Ruthglein and several of the res
idential districts south of Glasgow
were also flooded. The damage is
very heavy. There We're no fatalities.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
MUST MARX REPORT.
Comptroller Of Currency Asks for Ma
tionaI Bank Statements.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 8. - The
comptroller of the currency this morn
ing issued call for the condition of
the national banks at the close Of
business February 6.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
ADMIRAL wILDEs DIES.

Was Enroute to United States From
Duty at Manila.
San Francisco, Feb. 9.-Rear Admir-
al Frank Wildes, junior rear admiral.
who until recently had charge of the
fleet in Manila and about the Philip
pines, having been quartered there
since June, 1902, died yesterday morn
ing on the steamer China, enroute to
the United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
WILL NOT PROPHESY
CLEVELAND REFUSES STATE
MENT AS TO NOMINATION.
Says He Does Not Believe Conditions
Are Such That His Expression on
the Matter Would Be of Any I'M.
portance.

Cincinnati, February 9.-The Times
Star has the following letter from for
mer President Grover Cleveland:
Princeton, Feb. 6, 1908,
Dear Sir
81 have received your letter of Feb
ruary A, asking on behalf of the Times
Star for an expression regarding my
intentions as related to the next demo-
cratic nomination for the presidency.
l cannot possibly bring my mind to the
belief that the condition or sentiment
exists that makes any expression from
me on the subject of the least import
ance."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
ARE GRANTED PENSIONS.
Widows of General seseI and Neag.
ley to Get SIS Per Month.

Washington. D. c., Feb. 9.-Among
the pension bills passed by the SEN
ate were two for SIS each to the wild
ows of Generals Sigel and Negley.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-10
NEGRO FINGERS FOR SOUVENIRS.

Mob Which Lynched Lee Hall, Muir.
derer OF Sheriff.
Wrightsville, Ga, Feb. 9-A mob
which lynched Lee Hall, a negro, cut
off his ears and fingers and divided
them as souvenirs. Hall mortally
wounded Sheriff d. A. Crawford when
an attempt was made to arrest him.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-12-22
4 iaarriase.

Saturday in Reno Will David of this
city and Miss Kate MCGOWAN, #
Reno, were made man and wife. The
marriage took place at the home f
the brides parents Miss Nellie Ep-
slime acted as bridesmaid while E. u.
Vanderleith, of this city, stood with
the groom.
The bride is recognized as one Of
the handsomest ladies of our riv3l
city, who will from this time on be
classed as one of Carsons ladies. She
is accomplished and a general favor
tie. The groom is one of Carsons best
known young men and holds one #
the most responsible positions in the
mine in this city. The many friends
will be glad to extend the hand oi
congratulation. The young people will
take up their residence in the home
lately furnished and finished by Mr.
David
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-12-22
Further Particulars.

Ed. Sweetland was among the arri-
ais from San Francisco Sunday morn
ing. Many friends were anxious to
learn of the cause of the death of his
wife, and while it is painful subject
to the young man, yet he gave the
facts.
The young woman died from con-
gestive chills, which were caused by
a severe cold caught while at the
Cliff House and other places that were
visited. A severe cold settled on her
lungs, and while it was not regarded
as serious, yet when physician was
called, it was found that she was past
medical aid Up to few hours before
death no serious results were antici
pated
Mr.. Sweetland states that some
statements were made that were mis-
leading. On that he had asked for a
license to wed in this city, he denies
as he states that he knew the law il
the case and never applied for a Ii
cense. In San Francisco he answered
all the questions asked by the license
clerk and no objections were made t
the issuance of the license.