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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-13
LibertyviIIe.


Libertyville, Jan. 12.-Mrs. Role
Warner of Richland arrived last week
for visit with friends.
The Methodist Episcopal congrega.
ton worshipped at the Presbyterian
church Sabbath evening for the pur.
pose of extending friendly greeting
to the new pastor.
Oscar Cornell of Larned, Kansas
was in Libertyville Saturday even
ing.
Miss Bell, daughter of Robert Bell
of Fairfield, attended church in this
place Sabbath, and was the guest Of
Miss Vada Smith. She is teaching
the school at No. 6.
Mrs. Mace Clinkenbeard and Mrs
Alb. Williams started on a visit tc
Wayne county Saturday morning.
Large quantities of corn are coming
into the market.
Len Welday has retrned to the bust.
ness college at Quincy, Ill.
The conditions have been more fav
orable recently for corn gathering and
still there is considerable in the fields
D. T. Boly expects. to move into the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
CURZON's BAD BREAK
Urges Maharajahs to Ignore British
Furniture But Furnishes His Own
Palace With the Unworthy Goods
Dealers Get After Him.

London, Jan. Lord Curzon has
brought Gown on himself the W,ra h OF
the furniture dealers of Great Britain
by disparaging allusion in his speech
at the opening of the art exhibition at
Delhi Dec so, to the effect that Tot
tenham Court Road Furniture, It's
cheap Italian mosaics and flaming
Brussels carpets" and appealing to
Maharajahs to furnish their palaces
with Indian work rather than these
British products. Sir John Blundell,
Plea NJ. p. who is governor Of a large
firm of furniture dealers of Tottenham
Court Road leads the attack on the
viceroy and clinches his Indictment
with showing letter dated from Vice
Regal lodge at Caliuttma ordering car-
pets for Lord Curzon himself and re-
questing that the order be duplicated
yearly. Other documents show Cur
zon quite recently received con-
signment OF Tottenham Court Road
chairs and that the whole vice regal
togeta sinla is. furnished from the
same source.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Castro Tacks Another PROPOSE
tion to the Proposal to
Arpitrate.
NOT ENDORSED AT WASHINGTON
His Reservation Not Supported by the
State Department, But it is Not Be-
lieved to be of Sufficient Moment to
Threaten Loss of the Arbitration
Project.

Rome, Jan. 1.-Foreign Minister Pri-
netu this afternoon received, thru Am
bassador Meyer. Secretary Hays note
communicating President Castros ac-
ceptance of The Hague arbitration in
principle. but with an additional propo-
sition which the government at Wash
ington does not support.
At the New Years diplomatic recep-
ton today the foreign minister, Prinet-
ii, and Ambassador Meyer exchanged
congratulations over the anticipated
settlement by arbitration of the Vene-
zuelan troubles. Prinetti expressed his
appreciation of the attitude of the
United States and his satisfaction at
the state departments action thruout
the affair.
Caracas. Jan. 1.-The arbitration
propositions of the foreign powers and
the counter propositions Of Venezuela,
exchanged thru Minister Bowen yester-
day, are said by high Venezuelan au-
thority to be easily reconcilable.
London, Jan. /. - United States
Charge White delivered to the foreign
office today the note of Secretary Hay
announcing Castro's acceptance of the
proposal to have the Venezuelan claims
arbitrated by the International court at
The Hague.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE rejoinders
of the European foreign offices to Presi-
dent Castro's reply to their arbitration
proposal have not reached Washington.
This however, occasions no surprise, as
the holiday is much more closely OBJ
served in European capitals than in
Washington. The state department still
declines to make public any informa-
ton respecting the details of President
Castro's reply, but inquiry confirms the
Associated Press report from Rome to
the effect that Castro did attach con-
dition to the acceptance of the arbitra-
ticr piorosal aud fsat the condition
was not endorsed by the Washington
government. However, 1t Is pointed out
that it has not been regarded as neces-
sary at the state department to either
approve or disapprove any OF the de-
tails of the propositions now IN ex-
change between the principals. AS 10
the condition attached to the accep-
lance. it can be stated that 1t is not OF
great consequence, nor is 1t likely 10
involve the loss of the arbitration
project, for 1t is understood to relate
rather to the means OF getting the issue
to arbitration than TO any substantial
principle involved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
AMERICANS ARE BLAMED
Held Responsible for Failure of China
to PAY Indemnity.

to Pay Indemnity.
Pekin, Jan. 1.-The ministers here or
the foreign powers have telegraphed
their governments the refusal of Chin.
to pay the international indemnity IN
gold notes and have discussed the mat
ter among themselves.
1t Is proposed to inform the Chinese
government that failure to fulfill the
obligations provided in the protocol will
entail grave consequences.
The policy Of the United States pre-
sents an obstacle in the way of de-
livering a joint not to China on the
matter and the present difficulty Is
generally attributed to the encourage
ment given the Chinese by the Ameri-
can governments Endorsement of their
argument.
The monument to Baron Won Ket-
teller, the German minister who was
killed in Pekin shortly after the out
break of the Boxer" troubles. will be
dedicated January Is. Chinese and Ger
man officials participating in the cere-
mony.
The monument is white marble
arch spanning the principal business
street at the spot where Baron Won
Ketteler was assassinated.
Replying to inquiries from the Legal
tions, the foreign Office today admitted
that there was some truth In the re-
ports of warlike preparations on the
part of Tang Fuh Slang. altho it char
acterizes the stories OF his movements
as exaggerated.
The foreign Office says the viceroys
of the northern provinces nave sutfi
cient troops to subdue him. This lat
ter statement, however, is disbelieVed.
1t is expected that government troops
will join Tang Fuh Slang in the event
of his undertaking rebellion.
Popular sympathy is with Tang Fuh
Slang who was exiled and degraded
for obeying the orders of his superiors
and attacking the foreign legations
here.
Washington, Jan. 1.-The state de-
partment has been, officially advised
thru its financial agents in China that
the second installment of the Chinese
indemnity fund, which falls during to-
morrow, must be paid in silver, or
rather on a silver basis. This result
has been anticipated and the DEPART
ment more than month ago was adj
vised unofficially of what would hap
pen.
The first installment of the indemnity
which was due July l. last, was like
wise paid on silver basis. the nations
receiving the money reserving the right
to reclaim the difference between the
silver and gold basis. Therefore to-
morrow the department will have plac-
ed to its credit $496.OS, for it has with
out hesitation decided to accept the
payment on the basis proposed.
The impression prevails here among
persons who have taken part in these
settlements that the indemnities de-
manded by the powers are far beyond
Chinas ability. Sne' may for year
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
MYSTERY IN DEATH AT JOLIET.
Unknown Man, Supposed to Have Shot
Himself. Dies of Mound.

Joliet, ILL.,, Jan. IA well dressed
man, whose identity the police have
thus far been unable to discover, was
found lying in an alley in the rear of
Robesson hail. close to the Rock Island
tracks, yesterday morning, with bull
let hole in his skull. He was taken to
the police station, where he died about
an hour later, without recovering con-
sciousness. 1t is thought he ended his
own life. In every place on his clothing,
with one exception. where his initials
had been, the cloth had been cut out.
A copy of the ST. Louis Republic indi-
Gated that he had come from that city
on an early morning train. The initials
j. E. M. were found on one of his gar
ments. He was about 35 years of age,
and had a black mustache and black
hair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Precious Metal Production.

Denver Jan. 1.-The total produc-
tion of precious metals in Colorado in
1902 is estimated by the News at s44,-
S7f,464, a drop of s2,799.767 from the
mint to a total for 1901 due principally
to the decreased value of silver. The
gold output is estimated at 1,422, 764
ounces; silver 16,002,S71 ounces. lead
70.sa7 tons: copper 9.730.O23 pounds,
zinc concentrater 108,400 tons.
Cripple Creek, Colo, Jan. 1.-The
times estimated the gold production
of this district. six miles square, in
1902 at $24,50S,311.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
FUNERALS PUT OFF
Strike of Carriage Drivers in Rochester
Cause lnconvenient DeIays-Inter-
feres With Plans for the Dead-6oo
Carriage Workers Strike.

Rochester, N. Y, Jan. loving to
the strike of carriage drivers. nearly all
the persons who attended numerous
receptions and other entertainments on
New Years eve were obliged to walk.
Anticipating violence, the police re-
serves were ordered out early. Few
carriages were permitted to take fares
without interference. Several funerals
must be postponed on account of the
strike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
TROUBLE FOR THE EMIR AHEAD.
Expedition to Be Sent Against Ruler
of Northern Nigeria.

London, Jan. In consequence of the
menacing attitude of the emir of Kano,
a powerful Mohammedan ruler of
northern Nigeria, who has placed a
price on the head of Captain Abadie,
the British resident at Zaria, the British
government has decided on the immedi-
ate dispatch of a punitive expedition of
1000 men belonging TO the West Afri-
can frontier force. The government has
received news of the death in October
last of the emir of Sokoto, who had
caused serious trouble in the past.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01

or two borrow enough money from var
lous internal sources TO pay the INSTALL
mentS falling due every six months.
but in short time the powers will be
compelled at the risk of losing every
thing to come TO a readjustment of the
whole Indebtedness either by submitt-
ing the case to arbitration at The
Hague, which China ardently desires,
or by mutual agreement between the
creditor nations.
Most of the first installi.ient paid to
the United States last July and
amounting to nearly 100000, was in
r~yment of missionary claims for
damages arising from the Boxer out
break
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Telegraphio News.
Reception at White House.
Brilliant Social Function.
Castro Makes New Proposition. a
Royal Ceremony ar Delhi. India.
Death of Governor Dockery's Wife.
The Anes College Presidency.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
iowa News in Brief.
Destructive Fire at Fort Dodge.
Suicide at Victor.
Woman Kills Herself at Estherville.
Famous Church Case Decided.
Supervisors State Convention.
Boundary Line in Dispute.
The Bigler Bankruptcy Case.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL.
New Year Inspiration.
The Financial Outlook.
To Thwart Land Grabbers.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Iowa Newspapers.
PAGE FIVE.
General News.
Filipinos Divided on Religion.
The Tingley-Times Libel Case.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News.
Governor Cummins Revokes Parole
John Lamer Will Serve Rest of Term
Mrs. Bonawitz in Cedar Rapids.
Hawthorne Clubs Brilliant Affair.
Arrest of Another Salesman at un-
ion.
Rev. James Accepts Call.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial.
Effect of Influx of Gold.
Steel Trust to Share Profits.
Today's Live Stock Quotations.
Iowa Mine Operators Complain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
coNTAeloN in PENCIL POINTS.
Boston Health Board Orders Reform
to Protect Pupils.

Boston, Jan. 1.-The board of health,
having traced several cases Of diph-
iberia to the habit of children of put
ting lead pencil points into their
mouths, has taken steps to stop this
source of contagion in the Boston
schools. 1t has been the custom for
pupils to drop their pencils into box
in the school rooms upon leaving for
the day, and in the morning to pick out
one for the days use. Hereafter each
pupil will have his or her own pencil
The health officers think there will be
an immediate lessening of such dis
eases as diphtheria, mumps, measles.
etc. In Boston pencils, as well as
books, ETC.. are furnished free by the
school board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01

court Of appeals, the supreme court OF
the District of Columbia, eX-cabinet
members and ministers of the Uni
ted States.
AT H. the reception of the SEN
congress began. Seemingly, there We're
fewer than in some former years. ow-
ing largely to the fact that majority
of the congressman have not returned
to Washington from their holiday va
cation.
Following the congressional. came
the military contingent, composed OF
officers of the United States army and
navy and marine corps, together with
the general and staff of the militia of
the District of Columbia. General
Miles, who is in China en- route home
from tour of the Philippines and Ad-
miral Dewey, who is in command OF the
combined fleets at Culebra island, and
who led the military procession to the
white house last year, were both alb
sent. Major General Young, next in
rank to General Miles. accompanied by
Major General Corbin, adjutant gem
eral of the army, led the line of army
officers, who preceded the naval oifi-
GERS. AT the head of the latter We're
Rear Admirals Remey and Melville.
AT the conclusion Of this feature of
the reception the assistant secretaries
of the department, assistant attorneys
general, assistant postmasters general,
various heads of bureaus and depart
ment chiefs in the government service
Were received. In this section Vice
Governor Luke Wright of the Philip
pines was a notable figure The pres
ident gave him most cordial greet
ing.
Veterans Received.
Then were received the Society OF
the Loyal Legion, Grand Army Repub-
lie, Union Veterans Legion. Union
Veterans Union, Spanish War Veter-
ans and Members of the Oldest IN
hahitants Association District of Col
umbia.
The Public Admitted.
At / o'clock the reception to the
citizens generally began. For hours
hundreds of people, of all ages, colors,
sexes and conditions had been waiting
in line to greet the president and to
receive his greeting. The line passed
slowly thru the main entrance Of the
white house across the corridor, into
the red room, thence past the president
and party In the blue room. Presi-
dent Roosevelt had a happy cheering,
greeting for all.
The following ladies We're invited to
assist: Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Shaw. Mrs.
Knox, Mrs. Payne and Miss Wilson.
Mrs Root and Mrs Hitchcock, being in
mourning, did not attend the reception.
Mrs. Roosevelt wore gown of ecru
lace over blue mouselline de sole. Miss
Roosevelt white silk gown, with lace.
Mrs. Hay Wore white .Fleur De We
lours," trimmed with Duchesse lace.
Mrs. Shaw's gown was black embroid-
cred silk over yellow silk. Mrs. Payne
wore dress of black lace over pale
blue, with amethyst ornaments. Miss
Wilson a pink satin. trimmed with iace
and with shirrs OF mousselin on waist
with touches of black. Weather con-
ditions were ideal. the air being crisp,
but not cold.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
MRS. pockERy DEAD.
wife .; the Governor Of Missouri Dies
WIZ - al.A A$fa~%ion

WE. :, the Governor Of Missouri Dies
Of Heart Affection.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. - ~ W. 49,
of Governor Dockery dleo at ~. sn.'
morning. She had been III some 49,. -
Mrs. Dockery died of an aHectlon .,ou ol
the heart. She passed away qu.s ,ass
She was born In 1850. she vas q ,,s.x nns
descendant of Commodore Ferry. .s..s
children of Governor and MRS. Do'Aess =
died in infancy. None survived.
The funeral services Will be conouss- ~.
ed at the mansion at . tonlent. - o
remains will be taken on speciai elaals aNll
70 Chillicothe, Mo-, for interment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Sensational Murder in Cuba.

man Corona, editor of Cubano Libre,
shot and instantly killed Senor Insula,
editor of the Republica. this morning
during a political discussion. Both
were prominent politicians and leaders
of rival parties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
SUICIDE CLUB MEMBER DYING.
Toledo Mar Says He Drank Acid e
Keep Pledge to Kill Himself.

Toledo, Jan. 1.-As two physicians
worked yesterday over Adolph Hem
minger to try to save his life. he told
them he belonged to a suicide club. and
that his appointed time had come. so
he had taken carbolic acid as the easi-
est method known to him to produce
death. This was the only information
that could be obtained from the man,
who apparently was In perfect health
when he took the drug. He was found
in a barn, where he had drunk the
greater part of a bottle of acid. He
can not recover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01

DEATH OF MRS. w. A. CLARK.
Mother Of Senator cIark's Million
Dollar Grandson Dies,

Butte, Mont. Jan. 1.-Mrs. William "A.
Clark, wife of the youngest son of Sen
ator Clark, died this morning of puer-
pural fever. aged 23. The baby boy for
whom she gave up her life was born
Dec. 2. The arrival of the baby was a
notable event in the Clark family. the
grandfather, United States Senator
Clark, having promised S1,000.000 as a
gift to his first grandson. 1t was her
aided thru the newspapers as the mil
lion-dollar baby.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Disastrous Celebration.

Newark, n. j., Jan. 1.-While John
Hackel was firing a shotgun in celc-
bration of New Year today. the weap-
on exploded. Lena Neidorff was dan
gerously wounded, three others seri-
ously hurt by shot and fragments of the
gun barrels. Hackel was arrested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Susnioioua Death

Wilcox, Neb.. Jan. John F. John
son and wife, an aged couple living near
Aagana, were found dead in their home
and it is believed that the deaths are
the result of poisoning, suspicion being
directed against son-inlaw, who first
the bodies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
oDELL iNAUeuRATED.
Begins Second Term as Governor With
Remarks About Labor.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 1.-Governor B. r.
Odell, Jr., was today inaugurated for
the second term as governor of New
York. In his address Governor Odell
said that capital and labor should be in
thorough accord, that there should be
no legislation which seeks to advance
the interests of one at the expense of
the other, because this discrimination
would inevitably lead to results which
would menace the welfare of the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
CIV E,ection il West VIRGINIA.

Huntington, w. Va. Jan. 1.-Prac-
tically all the municipalities in West
of Virginia. of less than 5000 inhabi-
tants are holding elections today. The
vote will be light and little interest is
being taken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Weeks Leaves Cotton Belt.

Dallas. Tex, Jan. 1.-The resignation
of H. w. Weeks as general passenger
agent of the Cotton Belt road was con-
firmed last night when Weeks an
nounced that he had accepted the posi-
ton Of general agent of the Kansas
City Stock Yards Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
RACE WAR IMMINENT.
Italian Laborer snoots Foreman il
Quarrel and CorsuI is Appealed To.

Denver, Colo, Jan. 1.-Dr. Giuseppe
Cuneo. Italian consul today received
n telegram from some Italians at Min
turn. Colo, asking his assistance III
securing protection for them. Last
night Daniel Wright, foreman OF the
grading gang on the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad, was shot and killed
BY an Ital.a., lailorer after a caarrcl,
The Italian was captured and the III
furiated citizens of Minturn threatened
to lynch him but were foiled by the
removal of the prisoner to the Jail at
Redcliff. 1t appears the mob then male
threats against the other Italians but
so far as known no violence has been
done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Secretary Iddinas Hurt.

Rome, Jan. 1.--As result of a col
lision between the carriages of Secre-
tary Iddings of the United States em-
bassy and an electric car last night
Iddings' shoulder was dislocated and
his coachman slightly injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
T.-R 3 sJLLETlN.
NOT!legs, s,albLE NEWS OF TODAY
Weather.

Sun rises Jan. 2 at 7:25; sets t:41.
For Iowa-lnereasiog cloudiness, with
rain or snow tlurries tonight or Friday;
warmer in the northwest tonight.
For Illinois-Increasing cloudiness
and rain tonight; warmer in the south;
Friday, rain.
For South Dakota-G Generally fair to-
night and Friday; warmer in the east
and central tonight; colder Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01

Stanford University, Cal.-The stu
dents of Johns Hopkins. thru DR.. Guy
Carlton Lee, have challenged the stu
dents of Stanford University to a series
of annual debating contests, the first
to occur in April. The tariff Is prefer
red as a subject.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Tragedy at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. John F.
Jones, Greenville, Texas, was shot and
instantly killed at midnight at Lincoln
Hotel by New Years reveler. He
fell from second story balcony to the
sidewalk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Miners are Celebrating.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 1.-The min
ers of the Wyoming region are keeping
New Years as a holiday. Nearly all
the colleries are idle and what few are
working are short handed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
phiIadelnhia Suicide.

philadelphia, Jan. Mrs. Marie
nanenhauer shot and killed herself ct
the home today after attempting % ~
her husband. The latter was arresss~
pending an investigation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
Mine Horror in Russia.

st. Petersburg. Jan. Fifty eight
lives were lost in the recent fire in
the coal mine at Bachumut, Ykatorino-
slav province Thirty miners were
saved after being five days in the
mine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
pr;,,er Miller convio+ed

Omaha, Jan. IA jury in the case
of Alonzo Miller, president of the South
Omaha board of education, charged
with bribery, has returned verdict
of guilty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
coal Shortage.

New York, Jan. 1Temporary coal
shortage. due to Christmas holiday
is at an end and anthracite is comMe
into the city In normal way.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
STRIKE FOR HIGHER PAY.
Amesbury Crippled BY Strike of GOT
Csrriaue Factory Workers.

Amesbury, Mass, Jan. 1.-Six hun
dred carriage workers began strike
here today, and as result of the action
the principal industry of the town is
badly crippled. The strikers demand
nine hour day and a cent increase
in wages, amounting to 12 per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-01
AIR SHIPS MAY CROSS SAHARA.
Frenchmen to Send Up Balloons to
Test Desert Air Currents.

Paris, Jan. INN. de Buraux and
Castilleon de Saint-Victor embarked at
Marseilles yesterday for Tunis, where
they propose to send up two small bal
looms for the purpose of ascertaining
whether the winds which prevail in
winter will carry air ships across the
Sahara desert If this experiment is
successful the two explorers propose to
try to cross the desert.