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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27
TO INVESTIGATE.
Committee From Commercial Associa-
ton to Look Into Brick Pro position.

The North ottumwa Brick Plant,
the name BY which the new company
being organized by DR.. c, FL. Philpott,
will be know, will soon be an assured
reality. Friday evening public meet
ing was held under the auspices of
the Ottumwa Commercial association,
and the plan of organization was thor
oughly discussed. No action was ta-
ken at the meeting, which was merely
preliminary, but a committee of three
was appointed to investigate the prop
osition of DR.. Philpott and to look over
the farm which has become noted for
its clay deposits. The committee -nanl-
ed consisted of j. C. Jordan, chair
man; D. f. Morey and G. T. McCar-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

August Post, Wayside Farm, Moul-
ton, Ia. breeder of Clydesdalr horses
and Poland Chinas, says he las used
Berry's Barb Beaten with satisfactory
results and keeps it constantly on
hand. Sold by Sargent, Clark and My
nard's.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27
"W atch the Kidneys"

when they are affected, life is in
danger" says Dr.. Abernethy, the
great English physician. Foley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys. For
sale by w. D. Elliott, on Main and
Court streets.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27
Health at Small Cost.

A few doses of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills will cleanse, tone and inyigo-
rate the whole system. Try them.
Only 25c. F. B. Clark
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27
SURPLUS INCREASES.
Loans, Deposits and Reserve Show
FaiIinq Of.

New York, oct. 26.--The weekly bank
statement follows; Leans have de-
creased $li1GB,500, deposits have de-
creased S2,056.SO0 The reserve has
decreased $4,000. the surplus has in
creased S5ll,200, x-Cnited States de-
posts have Increased s5e1, S25,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

The socialist party of Boone county
will have no ticket in the field this
year, owing to neglect to fils same
within the time limit fixed by law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

The 3-year-old son of Fred Damere,
of Ida Grove, was probably fatally in
iured by being run over by a loaded
wagon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

Mrs. Stnbbs. wife of a Salvation ar
my captain at Waterloo, has disap-
reared, and it is feared she lost her
rensnn and wandered away.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

H. G. Stumpf, the defaultints treas
urer of the town of Vincent, has been
held to the Webster county grand jury
under 1000 bonds
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

Three employees in box factory at
each lost part of one of
their thumbs by coming in contact
with moving saws.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

The actual work on the Davenport
and Suburban railroad has just been
commenced in Davenport
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

The inter-urban line is notg complet-
ed firm Waterloo to Denpe. Junction
a distance f seventeen miller, and cars
are in peratoin.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27
SAMPLES of Brick Shown.

The plan formulated by Or. Philpott was
placed before the meeting by w. =. Butler,
of Minneapolis. Mimi, d prominent engi-
neer, who has been engaged with Or. Phil
pott in making tests of the clay. Samples
of several different grades of pressed brick,
potters clay and paving brick were eNhi-
bitcd, samples Of the latter which had gone
through the RATHER used in testing brick,
showing their excellent quality by the
manner in which they withstood the rough
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

Stops the Cough and Works Off the
Cold.
Laxative Bremo Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price, 20 cents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

M. B. Root & Son, have sold sever
al fine family monuments recently,
among them being one for Vim. Da-
Wis OF Competine township and S. B..
McClung. recently buried in Ottumwa
cemetery
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27
Local Capitalists Interested.

The meeting last evening was an enthu-
siastic one. Many prominent local CAPT.
talists were present and several OF them
expressed themselves fayorably toward the
proposed enterprise. Nothing further will
be done toward the organization of the
company until the committee selected last
evening makes its report, when the final
plans for Incorporation will be made and
steps will be taken to install n large bflek
plant with II large daily capacity Judging
from the interest shown at last evenings
meeting it Is thought very protablc that
the company Will be made w entirely Of
local capitalists.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27
Tri- Weekly Courier.
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address chang
ed Will please give the name of the Post
well as the Post Office where they desire it
to be changed to.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27
Rucklen,s Arnica Save.

The best in the world for Cuts,
Corns, Boils, Bruises, Burss, Scalds,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheusl. Cures
Piles or no pay. csc. Z. B Clark.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

quite ill for some time is very low
this morning and there are small
hopes of his recovery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

Read the Counter Tor news.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

morning on Burlington No. 8, after
visiting at the home of Mrs. Mary A.
Handy, who resides north of the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27
Holiday Trade Opens Well.

Holiday goods are opening well, and
the outlook is regarded as favorable
for this line. Woolens are in smaller
demand than expected, While a slight
gain is noted in clothing. Mild wealth
er affects the fur trade. More is do
ing in HARDWARE, and the building
trades arr working into better condi-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
DISCUSS CUBAN TREATY. ,
Fresh Complications Derelop at
Conferences.

Washington March 21.-The defects in the
Cuban treaty indicated in yesterdays press
dispatches we're discussed at the State Depart
ment to-day by Secretary Hay and numoeF
of Senators. including Chairman Cullom, OF the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. There
was no disposition minimize the extent or
the complications and in fact fresh ones were
developed in the conferences 1t was pointed
out by one Senator that the provision this
treaty shall not take effect until the same shall
have been approved by the Congress" required
such action not only the part Of our own
Congress but by the Cuban Congress as we'll,
and this it would perhaps he difficult to Sc
cure. for the opposition is much stronger IN
the Cuban lower house than in the senate.
Some Of the Senator'S who called bluntly stated
that the treaty ouId surely be defeated II 1t
again came before the United States Congress.
The officials of the state Department have not
yet given up hope of being able to straighten
out the tangle but IT appears more probable
to-day than ever that new treaty will be re-
quired.
Senator Lodge had an interview with the
President and discussed with him the situation
relative to that treaty The Senator is Of opin
ion that there is danger to the treaty. even
if the Cuban Senate should fail to act the
amendment Of Senate prior TO March II.
the date for the final exchange Of ratihcations.
He pointed out that should the Cuban Senate fall
to act for any reason before that date. simple
treaty could he negotiated reviving and extend
ing the life Of the treaty until Congress meets
next fail. But he is Of opinion that this will
not he nee essary. believing he does that
President Palma will get the Cuban Senate to-
gether. and that it will accept tire amendments
Of cur Senate before March 81.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
SLAVERY IN GERMAN COLONIES.
Better Conditions in Africa-Cost of Ad-
miniStration.

Berlin. March 21.-In the Reichstag to-day the
Director of the Colonial Office. DR. Stubel. re-
plying to Socialist inquiries. sdid that mousse
hold slavery mad been abolished in Togoland
German West AfricaI, and mad been partly
abolished in the Caremoons German Equatorial
West Africa. Children now born there are half
free and slavery would in measurable time
be totally extinguished. Slavery in German
East Africa also in process of abolition
since transfer OF ownership was not permitted
The slaves had two days a week for work on
their own account. and were permitted TO buy
their freedom. The Director added that he OF
course held the conviction that slavery must
everywhere be ultimately extinguished. He re
pelied the charges that the German colonial ad-
ministration was more expensive than the SINH
lar British and French administrations The
time was when the settler and trader carried
on the work OF colonization with minimum
amount of administration. but methods had
changed with the advance Of civilization.
The frst instaIment $lS1,JO vas voted FOR
the East African Railroad. which Is to extend
to AIolnbos
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
SURE OF TREATY's SUCCESS.
Public Opinion in Colombia Favorable to
Ratification.

Panama. March 21.-A government commits
sion from BOgota. which is making 4 tour #
the republic TO ascertain the opinion of the
country on the canal treaty. has arrived here.
1t is believed to be certain that the treaty Will
be ratified
General Rafael -AispUru, prominent Liberal
member of the municipality. this afternoon
moved the following resolution. which was
unanimously adopted by the icipal Council:
The Municipal Council Of Panama has the
honor to congratulate his eXCelleEry the Vice
President Of the republic on the wise and pru-
dent manner in which he has conducted the
negotiations for the construction of the Panama
Canal with the government of the United States.
and entert;ins confident hopes that with the
rectitude and honesty which distinguish him he
will contribute most eficaciously to advance
and have carried through by the coming nh
tional Congress these negotiations. thus guar
anteeing the future of the Panama isthmus-
The Departmental Assembly this afternoon
elected Jose domingo Obaldia as one OF the
Senators for the fsthmus Sefor Obalda is 4
stanch friend of the Panama Canal treaty He
is d rich landed proprietor. The other Senator
for the isthmUs will be elected on Tuesday next
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
EITR.l CUBAN SESSION
Polma's Gall for Senate to Ratify
the TREATY.

Havana, March 21.-President Palma issued
at O'Clock Tonight a call for extraordinary
session OF the Senate March ~ for the pur-
pose Of ratifying the reciprocity treaty
amended by the United State Senate. The reply
Of Minister Quesada to President Paln.a's dis
patch last night inquiring if President Roose
Welt was authorized to join with President
Palma in decreeing extension of time for the
ratification Of the treaty. that President
Roosevelt not authorized to extend the
time. and that the Only way to save the treaty
was to Ure its ratification hy the cuban
Senate before March 81. The call made by
President Palma tonight was accordingly is
sued after Il conference of President Palma, the
e-President, and the Sec rotary of State.
1t is believed that lack of time will prevent
the document from being returned to Washing
ton for the final signature. and that President
Roosevelt delegate United States Minister
Squiers to attend the final exchange Of sigma
1t is held here that it is unnecessary that
the United States House of Representatives
should pass upon the treaty prior to it, ratfca-
ton ly the Cuban Senate.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
FRENCHMAN's VIEWS ON TRUSTS.
Pierre des EssarS Predicts Failure Through
Overcapitalization.

Paris March 21.-Pi"rre dos Esstrs, director
of economic studies a III" Bank of France H@-
lowered a lecture tonight on American trusts
The :,,I1iar7,a included a number of fnan"iers
and students Of economics. and vas preSId"d
over by NJ. Hauss"r. the chief engineer ~ the
Southwestern Railroad NJ des EsSarS lecture
vas q presentation Of the Internal organism "I
the trusts rather than discussion "t the!I
,,,erits and den,erits He based his remarks on
the report of the Industrial commission al
WASHINGTON. and took as the nearest Frenrh
analogy to the American combinations the
Compton de Longwy, which controls the IRON
mines and furnaces IN Eastern France He
nointed out that this concern had not yet exeT-
cised anv detrimental influence on the iron m
dustry He noted the fact that the American
trusts had grown up contemporaneouSIE win
the protective system. and said that the inter-
national Mercantile Marine Company Was not
a harmful organization, and would perhaps
eventually prove a beneficial one
The sneaker declared his belief that the
American combinations would come TO Grlet be-
cause Of overcap apitaliza tion. so that what harlh
they did would he readjuStcd- Trusts ne con-
tinuod were advantageous when they cheap
ened products for the consumer but were dan
gerous when they formed corners which brought
about 4 rise. Of prices The remedy for the trust
menace" 10 foreign markets Was the raising Of
the tariffs in the countries affected, and also
the levving of comtervailing duties.
NJ des EssiIrs praised American WOrkmeh,
" no, he remarked. compensated for the higher
wages they received by giving their employers
a larger output. He concluded ny expressing his
opinion that the ina bility of the American na-
tioual banks to control and avert a financial
crisis couId be remedied by the adoption of the
procedure followed by the Bank Of France.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
TILLMAN KEEPS At 1T
Another Raid on the Treasury in Be-
half of His State.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBUNE.l

Washington March Ex-senator lhImaH' oI
South Carolina. has made a second rdio On ti'7
Treasury for his State to the extent OF SAL
SS1 81 The payment of the last sum is re-
garded as a joke on Representative Cannon ana
Senator Allison. for ii has its basis III l."
words contained in the amendment to the zen
eraI Deficiency Appropriation bill. for which
Mr. Tillman stood SO firmly just as the Session
was closing and for which he also received
ee,-ere castiea4ion at the hands of Uncle Joe
Cannon on the floor of the House. IN the cary
morning OF March +.
The first warrant issued by the Treasury on
account Of this claim amounted to S4''-4' 80
and included interest for the two days on the
amount Senator Tillman. however kne" the
meaning of the interest phrase in his amend
ment and he at once took an appeal asserting
that interest vas due from January l. ISL
at the rate Of per cent year To substanttate
this he called the attention Of the ControIlTr
of the Treasury to the wording of his amend
ment on this subjeCt-"And interest on th7
same at i per centum per annum until paid
In taking Senator TflImans view of the case
the Controller says:
The force Of this lantuage is a direction by
Congress to pay the state "f South Carolina the
sum of S47.24I - and interest thereon rom "
first day of January. 1881 up TO the date OF IN li.
approval of the act The act "hl'- ), ~. "I,tS 80
out said sum yet it rs clearly approPrldteS III"
interest thereon as # it had been s't gu, IN HT
C;fic figures II is the same as II a court Sli"u'
render a judgment for specific sum ana th7
interest thereon from certain date
The amount OF the Judgment is simply cal
cUiatinn 50 the matter of this appropriation Is
simply a matter of calculation The audi'"l W
therefore will restate this account ana aIl""
the state of South Carolina tho further sum 0I
S41 SS1 II. being the interest on said sum OF
S4724I7 - At + per cent from the first dtE oI
January. 1NNl up to the aPproyaI m %I san SaIi a to-
credit certificate Of difference viii issue foT
said amount.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
TO INCREASE VAN Colts FORCE.
Three Hundred More Clerks for the Post
Office Here-Saiaries Raised.
rBY TELEGRAPH To TIE rEIBvNE-

TBY TELEGRAPH To TIE rElBJNE-l
Washington. March 2l.-POstmlsteT Van Cott Is
n have three hundred additional clerks and LIS
promotions among the present force of clerks are
allowed -llder the rcadjuStncnt Of salaries and
allowances for clerks d the New-YOrk City Post
office ANNOUNCED to-day. These promotions and In
7reaseS efact a practical reorganization Of the
cerrrzI force of the zig I.ostal system % The
metropolis over two-thIrd> Of tn" present clerks
receiving substantial tncrsaS ii salary. The
changes will De operative on July !. the beginning
ct the new fiscal year. The department has made
e liberal emergency allowance fuu the city division
General Postofce delivery, which with the sixty
two additional CLERKS allowed that division. is
calculated avoid The necessity Of the clerks en-
pIoyed therein working oftcner than every third
Sunday. Superintendent Beavers. Of thc bureau
Of salaries and allowances. has suggested to Nj
Van Cott such an arrangement will bring about
this result IL interest # the Sunday hours o.
the New York force
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
HAMILTON FISH TAKES The OATH
VIII Assume Charge Of the Sub-Treasury
Here on Monday.
TBr rEI.r,.I..l.u - IRE TRIBUNE.

IBT TEI.EsE.l.I - THE TRI8JNEl
washington. N.r,a -1.-EiaEIlto3 Fl-n took the
oath o. ofl-e tnis AFTERNOON and IS EoT Assistant
Treasurer o. the U2.tol StItcS II charge Ui the
Sub Treasury 1t NeH-Yurh Just before being
sRorr IL Air. Fish paid hi respects To Presiient
Roosevelt It tac Mike House l. the mean iTac
his bond was bslu- ..r.ls,a "itA tht proper Off
Gals in tn Treasury Department. The Mar! land
Fidelity and Security Company a.: Baltimore. weni
On the bond which lXed at SaOO,gt
Nj Fish Will rske charge % the New-IoTh 5uo-
Treasury Monday H all br accom- panied 10
-has city by Treasurer Roberts. "au Will :o-nl-ly
-fIrr oyer 10 the new OF -, the coin and bullion
6epos1teG there With Mr- Roberts will 90 twenty
TWO coin counters ard Tie work % counting the
s%f 90 ~, H. the Nev- York 5-TrCasury Will begin
g. once OF tnIs sIe3.G@t6t0 Is gold. either IL coin
or bullion /; i estimated that il Will TAX" al least
sixty days % max, the count. With this com
r!eted Nj Fish ali be held responsible for the
amount % money found to J- IN the Suh-ITeaSury-
The count W. I-cre-G 18th Ly weight apd by
actual count % Ia" coin
Mr. Fish is the =rsezt horc q Senator hean. .:
&ep--Jer-e,- fIc took tEe oath - OFF," II: n"
1:lc o: the Secretary. and "as conSI 1td'ilsI oy
Assistant Secretaries Ai!"S md Armstrong; 9e~Ie-
tary Shaw bel = 4 - ii IT," N"uth-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
EXPLAINS MILITIA L1U
War College Board Reports on tn'-
fOrmity 11ct.

Washington March 21--Secretary Root to-day Or
dered to be made public the reUort which the War
College Board his request has pr'ptred explain
ing and commenting on the new militia law, and
tn, best means for putting it into operation. The
Secretary has not approved the boards report but
he desires that it shall be given wide circulation
that the officers OF the militia of the various
States may discuss with the department the ad-
stability of its adoption Major General 5. b NJ
Young, president Of the board. submits the report
Under the law the organized militia has until
January a. 1aCS. adopt the organization. arma-
ment and discipline of the regular and volunteer
armies" within that time it is expected to con-
form as rapidly practicable to the standard. II
is provided how, vcr. that that date the stand
ard be realized anu thereafter il becomes
roquir, mont.
Though FIVE years are allowed the militia t"
ATTAIN the prescribed standard. General Young
says that the law docs not contemplate that that
period shall clapse before steps are taken To CON
form II. The law makes provision. he
SAYS Tor the coercion of State or Territory
which may refuse to conform. but i'll "aS" of d
declaration to that effect the Secretary Of War
may ignore 1t III the allotment of the annual APP
prupriation.'
In order that absolute uniformity with the reg
uIar army may te obtained the board believes that
the President should Tx Immediately the minimum
enlisted strength Of the various organizations Of
the militia CORRESPOND in each to that fixed
for regular army. 1t h.refore recommends
the following minimum company organizations:
Infantry. 70: cavalry. % field artillery. 10. coast
artillery. 10: engineers. loh
In the operation Of the section requiring insrer-
be made Oy ofiCels detailed for that pur-
pose i,y Secretary of u ar. is the opinion Q:
hv Officers ~ the regular army and that. there
fore. the claim Of State thar the inspection tor
this year has already been made cannot be al
oUed unless the inspection was made by a regular
officer specially detailed for the purpose under this
law
Regarding the Participation + militia troops in
cnCampmentS with the troops Of the regular army
the board declares that the militia commander
shall ne subordinate to the regular commander
In view OF the demands Of the regular service" ."
says General Young. in conclusion. the board
recommends that officer he detailed to any state
or Territory having organized militia force OF
less than thousand men
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
COsIMA AND C0NRIED.
Irreverent ard Illegal, She Says. to Give
"ParsifaI" Here-Will Be Given, Says He.

Berlin March 31.-Frau CoSima Wagner
widow of the composer. has telcgraphed 70 the
"E0rsen Courier follows
Have protested against Conrieds purpose to
produce ''Parsifal" hciES lacking III FeNtt tel''a
and illegal and have ordered his prosecution II
he produces II
Mr. Conried has defined to reconsider his
decision to produce "ParsifaI' at the Metro
puIitan Opera House next season. He said last
night:
"Parsifal' viii be produ, ed some time during
nv first season director l nave receIFeu
Frau Wagners protest declaring that II Would
be irreverent and in violation Of copyright;
but "ParsifaT' is not protected by copyright IN
the United States. Wagner in his last VIII
stimulated that II he produced at Bayreuth
only 1t was Il good stroke Of business on MS
part for it compcIs every one VINO wants 10
see it TO go to Rayreuth- II would he more
irreverent to Wagner 70 prevent AmerlrahS Wh1
cannot go there from hearing the opera ana l
intend to make it possible for them 10 near
II in America. l have received a hundred mes
sa ees concentrating me upon my declSloh-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
KILLED BY BOILER EXPLOSION
Old Engine Used to Heat N, Y, n H and H.
Roundhouse Blows Up.

Taunton. Mass March 2I-Bv III" explosion Or
an engine boiler at the rolndhou~e OF the New
YORK &ew-FIavcn and Hartford Railroad this af-
ternoon one man a fireman. Was killed and three
,,o~a injured The roar of the explosion Was heard
So ,iIas The wall Of the brick rouudhoISe fac-
tr tho stree, vas shattered. and tons OF iron were
h,ou-n in all directions The boiler was part o'
an old engin, which L-ed for heating the
rouDdhouse and the central passenger station
,,I T1.o, ,n The other men were worki. z
80 nv r2alrtng an engine They |SF" cut ABOUT
80 fare and arms by flying pieces OF IRON
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
FIVE DROWNED IN THE DELAWARE.

Philadelphia, March I--Five OF the
OF the tug Pilot. Of this city. were drowned In
collision between the tug and the steamship Win-
fred in the Delaware River of Marcus Hook, Penn.
late last night The remaining three members OF
the crew we're saved. The Winifred was towing
the barge ConemauGh from Port Arthur. Tex. IL
this city and became fog bound in the Delaware
Bay on THURSDAY The tug Pilot had towed the
ConemauEh and guided the WlnitTed from the