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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

appealed with telling effect, so that
"separatists" and "moderates" became
his supporters. Michael Davitt, the
great Irish patriot who had just been
released from DartmoOr prison, where
he had spent over seven years as a
Fenian convict, Joined the Parnell
forces, and his example was followed
by thousands who had lost faith in
constitutional methods of fighting.
Professor Galbraith of Trinity College.
an old Home Ruler, said to Parnell,
You are in rebellion" Yes" was the
answer, but in justifable rebellion.
Englishmen viii not give me an op-
portunity of concerning myself about
the affairs of my own country, and
mean TO concern myself about the af-
fairs Of their country"
From that day TO this is has been
the policy of the Irish Parliamentary
party TO stand aloof from alliance
with either of the great English
parties-Liberal or Tory-as the case
may be. but always to act and vote
as an independent body. Like Jay
Gould, who, as he expressed it, was
sometimes for the Republicans and at
other times for the Democrats, but
always for the Erie Railroad, so the
Irish members sometimes acted with
the Liberals, at other times with To-
ries, but always for Ireland. This pol
icy, steadfastly adhered TO, has won
for the people of Ireland many vic
tories, especially in the passage of nu-
merous land acts eliminating in the
latest and greatest known as the
Wyndham land act.
With regard to political rights and
privileges of every description the
Irish representatives have forced the
declaration from both the great Eng
lish parties that there shall be no dis
elimination in future as against Ire
land. thus reversing the old policy of
special legislation in favor of England
and Scotland.
What then, IT may be asked does
Ireland want now? Will she never
be satisfied? Never" cry her lead
ers, until she has her own Parlia-
ment to make her own laws and look
after her own interests similar to
the legislatures in the various States
OF the American union. The central
lied bureaucracy known as Dublin
Castle must go. There are too many
Englishmen and Scotchmen holding
lucrative positions under the present
system to suit the men in the gap"
who have sacrificed much in their
country's cause and expect now to
get some Of the rewards. Pat will
not be satisfied with the crumbs, but
wants his full share of Dublin Castle
pie.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

(" marked Improvement IN the
paiucal economic and social
conditions and prospects of Ire
4 land was not brought about
without a fierce and protracted
struggle. It is the old story. told in
the histories Of nearly every nation in
Europe; the common, or what Lincoln
called the plain people" had to fight
for their rights against the intrenched
power Of the privileged classes. Eng
land has been the scene vf mob riots
and bloodshed and ruthless destruction
~ property before the House Of Lords
yielded 10 reforms IN the country's cleo
toral system and rights OF suffrage. In
Ireland such scenes became chronic be-
cause England. knowing her great pow
er, refused TO yield to Ireland's de-
mands and made her feel that she was
under the heel OF her predominant
partner. The late successful Irish
struggle began about twenty-five years
ago, when Charles Stewart Parnell was
elected president Of the Home Rule
Confederation OF Great Britain, dis
placing Isaac Butt, NJ. P. who be-
lonRed TO the class whom Gladstone
The policy Of the Nominal Home
Rulers" under. the leadership first OF
Daniel O'Conneu and afterward Of
Isaac Butt. was Cancellation. The head
quarters OF O'Connell in Dublin was
called ''Conciliation Hail." as an indi-
cation OF their spirit Of action. Recog-
mixing that they were IN a hopeless mi
nority IN the British Parliament they
tried 20 curry favor with one or the
other Of the great English parties by
patiently waiting. like Micawber, for
something good 20 turn UP. O'Connell,
who was a man OF giant intellect, bent
the pregnant hinges Of his knee be-
fore King George " when he visited
Dublin. and presented him with a large
bouquet Of shamrocks as a propitiatory
Fift II Parnen had been in Dublin at
the time OF the royal visit he would
have probably watched with scornful
eye the procession Of tOadies and funk
les and 5obchasers from some garret
window or turned his back upon the
humiliating spectacle.
ParnelTs policy was the very oppo-
site Of the "nominals." Instead Of con-
ciliation it was opposition. Instead of
submission II was fight. He was not a
physical force man He believed Ire
land hadn't a ghost OF show against
the mighty forces Of the British en-
pire. HIS fight was TO be on constitu-
tional lines and he determined to make
the House Of Commons his main field
Of battle.
He said repeatedly: Il care nothing
for this English Parliament and its
outcries. I care nothing for its exist
ence II that existence is 10 continue a
source Of tyranny and destruction to
my country" Acting on this declara-
tion of principles. he determined that
II the House Of Commons would not at
tend TO Irish business he would do all
in his power 10 prevent the majority
from transacting English business. As
he could not subdue or corral the Brit
ish lion he kept twisting his tail, much
10 the annoyance and pain and Ominous
growing Of the king Of beasts To the
sea-divided Gael, Parnell's policy of de-
dance and obstruction in Parliament
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

The present leader OF the Irish Par
iiamentary party is John E. Redmond,
one of the very few really eloquent
speakers in the present House Of Com
mons. After a stumping tour in Aus
tralia on behalf of the Irish Land
League he visited San Francisco. ac-
companied by his brother William,
about twenty years ago. They were
well received and left a most favorable
impression. He has been in Parliament
ever since and was one Of ParnelPs
most faithful adherents. When at the
behest of Gladstone the majority Of the
Irish members dethroned Parnell from
the leadership in consequence OF the
divorce scandal of Shea VS.. Parnell,
John Redmond stuck to his chief When
the party, after having been long d.
vided, was reunited John Dillon with
drew in favor Of Redmond and he has
shown himself admirably qualified for
the leadership. He is supported by
many able debaters and experienced
parliamentarians, but among them
none so brilliant and able as William
O'Brien, who has suffered great pri-
vations and hardships in the cause or
Ireland. He came very near losing his
life at the hands Of a mob Of Orange
men in Kingston, Canada, for daring
to talk in that city about home rule
for Ireland.
The determination OF William
O'Brien to resign his seat IN Parlia-
ment and withdraw from public life
is received with great sorrow by his
colleagues of the Irish Parliamentary
party and his countrymen Of nearly
every class and creed. John Red
mond declares his loss would be al
most irreparable and calls on the
United Irish League and Irishmen
1eenerally to do all that is possible to
induce Mr.. O'Brien to reconsider his
decision. Of all the men prominent
In the Irish struggle against land
lordism and English misrule for the
last twenty years William O'Brien Is
the most popular. Parnell was a
great leader and master of men, but
he was not an orator. He was cold
and distant In manner and hated to
speak from a public platform. Sent
to a school In England when a boy
and afterwards to the University of
Cambridge he had the coldness of
style and mannerisms of speech Of an
Englishman O'Brien, on the contrary,
was in his element on the public
platform. On the green hillside,
where every sod beneath his feet was
an Irish patriots sepulcher," he
played upon his audience as "Eihon
of the Hills" played upon the harp,
moving them to tears and laughter at
will. Fragile in frame and weak in
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

N marked Improvement IN the
political, economic and social
conditions and prospects Of Ire
4 land was not brought about
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
TO HAVE ARMORY
COMPANY A AT ALBA TO ERECT
BUILDING FOR USE.
Efforts of the Military Men With the
Assistance of Abba Citizens to Give
the New Company Ample Accommo-
dations for Drill.

Abba, Feb. 10.-(Special.) -Compa-
ny A, of the Fifty-fourth regiment of
the Iowa National guard, is to have a
new armory if the present plans OF
the members of that organization are
carried out Contracts have already
been let for the construction of a bull
ding and it is expected that the work
will be pushed to completion as rapid
ly as possible. 1t is stated that a
number of prominent citizens and bus
mess men are interested in the pro-
ject
The new building is to be erected
about three blocks east of the square
on a lot purchased of Harrison Hick-
enlooper. The building will be 1872
feet in length and fifty feet wide 1t
is the plan to construct the building
so that it can be used as an auditori-
UNI. A stage will be erected in one
end and property room opposite,
leaving a clear floor Of about 100 feet
for drill purposes. !.
1t has long been the desire of the
members of the company to secure ad.
equate armory accommodations and
the present indications that their de.
sire to soon to be attained, is said to
be the result of the efforts of Captain
F. G. Ingram and his company with
the assistance of some of the Abba
citizens. 1t is expected that the work
of construction will be commenced in
the near future.
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Eddyville Woman Tries To
End Life.
CHANCE FOR RECOVERY
Mrs. Hugh Clark Believed to Have
Been Dependent Over Family Trou-
bIes, Takes Acid-Regains Con-
seriousness But Will Not Talk.

Edlyville, Feb. 10.-(SpeciaD Be
lieved to have become Respondent ov-
er family troubles, Mrs. Hugh Clark,
wife of prominent young farmer
who resides east of Eddyville, at
tempted to end her life yesterday by
taking poison. She was found soon
after she had taken the drug, howev-
er, and medical assistance was sum-
moned and it is now believed that
there is possibility for her recovery.
The attempted suicide has caused
quite sensation in this vicinity as
both Mr.. and Mrs Clark We're exceed
ingly well known.
According to the best information
that can be gathered with reference
to the occurrence it is believed that
the attempt at self destruction was not
long premeditated and there are some
who hold to the theory that Mrs Clark
took the poison by mistake.
Was Unconscious.
1t is supposed that the potion was
taken about 10 o'clock yesterday as
Mrs. Clark was found soon after in a
state of Inconsistencies. DR.. G. l..
Day of Eddyville was Immediately
summoned and worked with the pa
tent until 3 o'clock in the afternoon
when she was revived and there are
now good grounds for the belief that
she will recover.
Little Known of Trouble.
AS far as was known among the
friends of the family it was supposed
that they had lived happily together
there being apparently no cause for
serious trouble. Today, however, it
is intimated that Mr. Clark would at
times become intoxicated and it is be-
lieved by some, that worry over this
is what caused the almost fatal trag-
edy.
Since regaining consciousness Mrs
Clarg has maintained silence as to
the reason for her action.
This afternoon it is stated that the
patient is resting well and is some.
what improved so that there appears
to be good reason for expecting her
early recovery from the effects of the
drug.
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CHANCE FOR RECOVERY.
The Victims of Buffalo Wreck May
Live.

Buffalo, Feb. 10.-Though the pa
tient is suffering great agony from in
ternal injuries received yesterday in
the wreck here, physicians are of the
opinion that Mrs. Croft and her hus-
band who was stationed here, will re-
cover. According to information that
has been secured since the accident
yesterday, it is stated that the weight
OF the first engine disarranged the
switch directly in front of the depot
and when the second locomotive pass
ed over it the rails became looseneG
derailing it and the cars following.
Mr.. Croft came to Buffalo about a
year ago from Fairport, where he had
been the agent for the Rock Island
FOR twelve years.
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INDICTED ON THREE COUNTS


HIS
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Heroic Efforts Made to Rescue
Passengers.
TUGS LEAVE HAMILTON FOR DISASTER
Hulk of Vessel Being Tossed About
by the Heavy Seas-Relief Boat
Compelled to Remain Mile Distant
Passengers Mostly Fasteners.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Feb. 10.-Load-
ed down with human freight consist
ing of large party OF eXcursionists,
the steamer Madiana has been wreck
ed on the reefs off this island and it
is thought she will prove total loss.
The steamer belonged to the Quebec
Steamship Co., and sailed from New
York last Saturday with it's party of
pleasure seekers for a special cruise
among the islands of the Caribbean.
Go to Rescue.
Tugs have been sent from this place
in an endeavor to rescue the passen-
gers of the fated vessel.
Confirmation of Disaster.
New York, Feb. 10.-The outer
bridge and local agents of the Quebec
Steamship company have received CO.
BILE advices from Hamilton confirming
the Associated Press report of the
wreck of the Madiana.
Total Loss.
According to their advices the ship
is total loss, but no mention is made
Of any loss of life.
carried iUO passengers.
The Madiaaa was built in Glasgow
in 1876 and is of /, 1898 tons net burden.
She is 344 feet, 8 inches long, has SO
feet 4 inches beam and is 80 feet
deep. The Madiana has on board
100 passengers.
The Madiana is lying with heavy
list, b:oadside to the wind, on reef
mile and half northeast of North
Rock, with the seas breaking over her.
The tug Gladisfen only succeeded in
getting within a mile of the Madiana.
Efforts are being made to transfer the
latter's passengers to the Gladisfen by
means Of life boat. A heavy sea is
running.
Few Western Passengers.
Among the hundred passengers on
board are Mr.. and Mrs M F. Bing-
ham and two daughters, B. Walter
Herrick and William F. Louderbach,
all of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. John E.
Mckinney of ST Louis, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. S. Tubbs OF Kirkwood, III. The
remainder OF the passengers hail from
the east.
Tug Gets Vessel.
|
| tugs seems to have been able to get
alongside the Madiana. The weather
| is moderating but some hours must
elapse before it is possible to obtain
from the passengers the details of the
disaster, as the spot where she went
ashore is some distance from here A
heavy sea is still running. The Ma
diana struck on a reef at o'clock
this morning.
Work of Rescue Begun.
New York, Feb. 10.-The agents of
the Quebec Steamship Co. received
cable dispatch saying that the passen-
gers are being taken from the wreck
ed ship. So far as is known there
have been no casualties.
Are Rescued.
| Hamilton, Feb. 10.-The passengers
and crew of the Madiana have just
been landed. There was no loss OF
life.
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RELIEF FOR FAMINE SUFFERERS.
Commute in Sweden Gets Money From
United States.

Stockholm, eb. 1O.-Up to the pre-
sent moment the central committee
for the relief of tie famine sufferers in
northern Swedc has received from
America about $17,500. Besides this
amount considerable sums have been
sent to individuals by American sym
pathizers for distribution to the needy
Inc relief committee says that the
misery is more widespread than was
anticipated and that they estimate
$1000,000 will be required to furnish
the relief, which will be necessary I'M
til matters improve in the spring.
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w. w. Allen Stricken With
Fatal Attack of Paralysis.
WAS HIGHLAND PIONEER
End Comes After Hours of Jncon.
sciousness-Had Served as Postmas-
ter Two Terms and Was Prominent
Iy Connected With G. A. r.

Richland, Feb 1O.-(SpeciaD-
ing unconscious in his home here for
nearly twelve hours suffering from an
attack of paralysis. which has come up
on him while apparently in the best
of health, w. w. Allen, prominent
citizen and early pioneer of Richland
succumbed to the fatal MALAY and
passed away at 10 O'Clock las night.
He was attacked by the fl al dis
ease yesterday morning while engaged
in his daily duties. He was immediate
ly removed to his home and medical
assistance, summoned. Every effort
possible was made to restore him to
consciousness. but during the afternoon
1T was seen that he was sinking and
word was sent to his children, as there
seemed to be little hopes of his recoy.
cry.
Children at Bedside.
Yesterday afternoon, owing to Mr..
Aliens serious condition his children
were summoned to the home The chill
dren are: Mrs. John Goodman and Mrs.
Ed Hiatt, of Woolson; Mrs. Vivian By
ers and John Allen Of Richland; Will
Allen Of Veo; Misses Grace and Anna
Allen, VINO resided at the home here.
Was Prominent Citizen.
Mr. Allen has resided in Richland
for many years and is well known
among large circle of friends and ac.
quaintances. At the time of his death
he was serving his second term as
postmaster of Richland Mr.. Allen was
always one of the most public spirited
men in this vicinity and always gave
his enthusiastic support to anything
looking to the advancement of Rich
land. Among the old residents he was
well known. He served for three
years in the army during the war OF
the rebellion and has always been one
of the most enthusiastic members OF
the local post of the G. A. R.
At the time he was striker with
paralysis he was apparently in the
best of health and was actively en-
gagged in his business pursuits.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
TO LEASE RAILROAD.
Northwestern Plans to Control Ere.
mont, Elkhorn G. Missouri Valley.

Chicago. Feb. 1O-The stockholders
of the Chicago & Northwestern rail
road at a special meeting today voted
to increase the capital stock to $780,,
100000. The directors authorized the
issue of common stock from time to
time in such amounts as they
may determine and for any purpose
allowed by law. They decided to lease
the franchises and property of the Ere.
mont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley and
later purchase the road outright. Here
after, the road will be operated as an
integral part of the Northwestern
system
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
DEATH OF MRS. C. PETERSON.
Resident of MunterviIle Expires After
Short illness.

The death of Mrs Christina Peter
son occurred yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock at her home in Munterville.
The deceased was a we'll known and
respected resident of that vicinity and
died from apoplexy after a short i'll
ness. The funeral services will be
held at the Munterville church tomor-
row morning at 10 o'clock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
FUNERAL TODAY.
Remains of Mrs. Eliza Morgan Inter.
red at Cleveland.

Today the funeral services over
the remains of the late Mrs Eliza Nor.
gan. who formerly resided in Fairview,
in this city, and was well known
here, were held at Cleveland. Her
death occurred Sunday afternoon at
Cleveland. She leaves a son, John L.
Morgan, who is employed in the mines
at Cleveland. Mr.. Morgan, when he
he resided in Ottumwa some years
ago. was prominent in musical circles
here and for time was member OF
the Citizens band. Mrs. Morgan had
many friends in Ottumwa. who will be
panied to learn of her demise.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
GETS PROTEST AGAINST sMooT
Senator Burrows Receives Formal
Protest From Utah.

Washington, D. c., Feb. Ex-senator
Burrows, chairman of the committee
on privileges and elections, has re-
ceived a protest against the seating
of Reed Smoot as a senator from
Utah on the grounds that he is an
apostle of the Mormon church and
that as such he should not represent
the people of Utah in the senate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
DESMOND GETS FIVE YEARS.
Man Who Robbed Still College Cir
Sent to Fl. Madison,

Des Moines, Feb. 10.-J. H. Des-
mond, the man who was caught under
cot in the room of Miss Winnifred
Burnett of Still college, on West Lo-
Gust street, was sentenced to five years
in the penitentiary at Fort Madison
by Judge Given.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
NOTED PHYSICIAN SUICIDES.
Dr.. Gertrude H. Woodwork Ends Life
With Chloroform,

Chicago, Feb 1O-Dr. Gertrude H.
Woodwork, well known in medical
circles here, committed suicide today
by the use of chloroform. She was IS
years old and widow. Dependency
over the absence of her children, to-
gether with i'll health, is supposed to
have caused the act.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
THREE PERISH IN BLIZZARD.
Storm in Newfoundland Results
SUSPENSION of All Traffic,

st. Johns, N. F., Feb. 10.-During
the blizzard which has been raging
during the past two days three per-
sons persisted Trains are two days
overdue and the whole traffic in this
section is suspended
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
DOMINGO DEFILs UNCLE SAM.
West Indian Republic Refuses Demand
of American Government.

Santo Domingo, Feb. 10.-The Do
minican government has informed
Minister Powell that it will not ac-
cept the demand Of the American
government in the matter of the claims
Of the Clyde line of steamers, and that
the claims must be settled in the
courts of the republic and not by in
tervention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
Mrs. Margaret Hossack Accused OF
Killing Husband.

Winterset, Feb. 10.-The second
trial of Mrs. Margaret Hossack, over
60 years of age, charged with having
split her husbands head open with an
ak, after quarrel over the division
of his estate, began here today. The
woman alleges that her husband was
murdered by robbers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
DEFY RUSSIAN LAW.
Finlanders Object to New Military
REGULATIONS.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 10.-The oppo-
sition of the Finlanders to the new
military service law does not abate.
Meetings are frequently held in towns
and villages at which young men
pledge themselves to ignore the Rus
sian conscript law in spite CT the pun
ishment recently meted out to delin-
quents by the cars decree.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
MAY HIDE CRIME.
Dynamiting of Italians Believed
Conceal Robbery and Murder,


Portage, Pa, Feb. 10.-An explosion
of dynamite in the fruit store and
home of Tony Pasquello, an Italian
completely wrecked the building and
painfully injured the twelve occupants
of the house After the explosion
Pasquello and his wife were found
dead in the ruins. The wounds on the
bodies lead to the suspicion that they
were robbed and murdered before the
explosion.
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HAS FATAL FALL.

Bridseman on Great Western Falls
From Bridge.
Mason City, Feb. 1O.-(SpeciaD---
Tom Howard, bridgeman of the
Great Western railroad fell from the
bridge across Limb creek today and
was fatally injured.
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MAY BE INDICTED.
Ed crutchfield May Be Indicted Under
Common Thief Act.

Ed Crutchfield, the colored man
who was arrested Sunday morning on
the charge of larceny of beer bottles
belonging to the Anheuser-Busch
Brewing Co., of st. Louis today took q
change of venue from the police court
to the justice court of o. L. Camp
bell His hearing has been set for 3
o'clock this afternoon 1t is the inten
ton of the authorities to, if possible
obtain an indictment against Crutch
field, as it is thought there are on the
records enough convictions to warrant
such action
Ostin Arrested
Everett Ostin, young colored man
well known in this city, was arrested
today by Constable E. NJ Campbell
on warrant from Justice Campbell's
court, charging him with non-support
of his young wife, to whom he was
married only a few months ago Ostir
is in jail and will probably be tried
tomorrow.