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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
IMPLICIT SEVERE DEFEATS ON
TURKS AT SEVERAL POINTS.
IN BULGARIA
Reports From Sofia State That Sui.
tan's Troops Have Commenced to
Pillase Cities and confscate Sheep
and Cattle.

Constantinople, Sept. 16.-Contrary
10 the Official reports, advices from
good sources say that the Macedonian
insurgents are holding their own at
several points and inflicting defeats on
the Turks in the districts of Moihoya
and Melnik. sixty-five miles from Sa-
lonica, where three Turkish battalions
were almost annihilated.
Seek to Hold Foreigners.
The local authorities at Monastir are
seeking to prevent the foreign consuls
and correspondents from leaving town
and under the allegation their lives
had been endangered. 1t is reported
that the sultan was much annoyed
when he learned that Albanian troops
had been dispatched to Adrianople.
Turks Pilaee in Bulgaria.
Sofia. Bulgaria. Sept 16.--Reports
from different points confirm those re-
ceiyed earlier that the sultan's soldiers
have crossed the Bulgarian line and
have commenced to pillage, in one in
stance driving off whole flocks Of
sheep. Under such conditions, nothing
remains. after the appeal to the pow
erS Dy Bulgaria, Dut fOr this country
to at once put herself in condition
to meet the grayest eventualities. The
order for the mobilization today is tho
first step in this direction.
Twelve Villages Burned.
The revolutionary headquarters
have received news of terrible stu
alton at Losengrad The whole dis
trict is filled with Turkish and Alban-
ian troops and Bashi-B azouks. Twelve
villages have been burned and over 100
families have been massaered Many
of the women and girls captured have
been sent to various harems.
Atrocities Imaginable.
Sofia, Sept. 16.-Prince Ferdinand
arrived here today from Ruxilegrad.
A semi-official statement just issued
says: "Details received here of the
atrocities daily committed by the Turk
ish soldiers pass the bounds of mag.
ination. The general opinion is that
Adrianople will soon be entirely de-
populated of the Christian element"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
MEXICAN VETERANS MEET.

National Encampment at indianapolis
Attended by $50 Members.
indianapolis, Ind, Sejt. IS. = The
national encampment OF the Mexican
war veterans opened this afternoon
One hundred and fifty members were
present. Mayor Brookwalter's well
come was responded to by National
President Y. G. Ogden of Cincinnati.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
FROST
IN IOWA
MAY YET GET CANAL.
Report of Committee is Said to Have
Passed Colombian Senate.


Passed Colombian Senate.
=*s* **aa s*a.*. e. .
* Washington, Sept. 1e.-The fol- \
. lowing was posted today by the
state department.: "Under the I
date of September IA, Beaupre tel !
eeraphs the department of state !
y that the report of the canal COM !
mittee passed the senate unani- =
mousIy. At the first reading SEN !
y ator Sopo gave notice of an amend !
nent to restrict the executive abb !
soIuteIy to the terms of the propos- :
* ed law" 4
IS *** y Il *s s. y - !
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
SUBMARINE TEST is SUCCESS.
Torpedo Boat Fires Into ENEMY" Dur.
inq Mimic Warfare at Newport.

Newport, R. l., Sept. 16.-A pretty
exhibition of mimic warfare was given
off Brenton's Reef lifeship, when the
submarine torpedo boat Adder sue
ceeded in torpedoing the torpedo boat
Craven. So stealthily did the Adder
creep upon the Craven that the wood
en- torpedo was successfully fired and
struck the Craven a smart blow below
the water line amidships before the
crew on the floating warship could
man the guns or the torpedo tubes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
SAM PARKS is FINED $50.

He is Given Alternative of Fifteen DAYS
in Jail for Assault.
New York, Sept 16.--For assaulting
Patrick O'Neil, walking delegate of
the plasterers union, Sam Parks was
fined $50, with the alternative of sery.
ing fifteen days in Jail.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
Cavalry Troops in Indiana.

indianapolis. Sept. accompanies
b. and NJ, Second United States cav
airy, arrived here yesterday enroute
from Fort Sheridan to the maneuvers
at West Point, KY.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
ANARCHISTS in PORTO RICO.
Two Men Who Denounced "old Glory
are Sent to Jail.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Sept led
uardo Condo and Leonidas Guillot, two
socialists, who spoke in recent meet
ing of the American Federation of
Labor, were put on trial for insulting
the American flag and threatening
the life of Governor Hunt. Their
speeches teemed with abuse of the
government. They have been SEN
fenced to Jail.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
READY TO APPEAL MERGER SUIT
Attorney General of Minnesota May
File PAPERS in Two Courts,

FIG Papers IN TWO CouftS.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 16.-The
appeal Of the merger suit is practical
ly ready to be filed. and such action
will be taken in two =. 'hree days.
The attorney general is not yet ready
to state in what court this appeal will
be filed, but he said that it was pos
sible that it might be filed in both
courts, the United States circuit court
of appeals and the supreme court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
ASK EXPULSION OF sMooT.
w. c. T. w.. of Washington Demands
u, S. Senator Be Unseated.

Whatcomb, Wash, Sept. 16.-The
Washington state convention of the w
C. II. o., in session here adopted res
olutions promulgated by the national
council favoring the expulsion of Reed
Smoot of Utah from the United States
senate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
DAWSON STREETS GOLD PAVED.
Rich Dirt Has Been Used for Grading
in kiondike Cifv

Dawson City, Sept 16. Excitement
prevails here over the fact that pay
dirt running 2 to Is cents to the pam
has been struck at the head of Albert
street, in the heart of the city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
DOES HAVOC
SEVERE STORM RACES in PHlLA.
DELPHIA AND ATLANTIC
CITY.

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 16.-The Sc
we're storm from the gulf region reach
ed this city early this morning. The
rain fell in torrents and was driven
by thirty-eight mile gale. Telegraph
and telephone service was badly
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
TRIAL OF ALLEGED FUGITIVE.

James Lynchehaun's Return to ire
land Depends on Outcome.
indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 16.-The
trial of James Lynchehaun, the alleg-
ed Irish fugitive began this morning
The result will decide as to Lynche.
haun's return to prison in Ireland.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
Flood Threatens.

Lacrosse, Wis, Sept. 16.-The Mis-
sissippi rose two feet during the night
at this point and the situation is be-
coming alarming. The Root river has
inundated thousands of acres of corn
in Houston county, Minnesota and the
dam at Lanesboro being in very
weak condition the farmers are NOV
ing all their stock to the highlands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
DAMAGE at Atlantic City.

Passengers arriving from Atlantic
City say that the storm there is very
severe and the wind unroofed in the
of fifty hotels and cot
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
Heaviest Wind KNOWN.


the Staten Island shores in years was
experienced at noon. The entire fleet
of the Staten Island Yacht club at
Stapleton. consisting of eighteen boats.
was wrecked and fleet of small boats
of the Ocean Yacht club were sunk or
badly damaged.
Pilot Boat Wrecked.
The large pilot boat Hermit dragged
it's anchors off Stapleton against the
deck of the Staten Island Yacht club
and was wrecked. She was valued at
$4,000.
A big masted schooner and the
American Barkentine collided off Sta
pleton and were swept into the dock,
where they may go to pieces.
Could Give No Aid.
The gale is so heavy and the sea is
running so high that no one could ven.
ture out from the shore to offer assis
lance.
Havoc General.
The wind blew down telegraph, cleo
trio light and telephone poles. Some
trolley lines We're compelled to dis
continue service. Plate glass windows
were shattered and many places along
the New Jersey coast is especially Sc
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
Van SAINT to Speak.

Governor Van SAINT of Minnesota will
be one of the prominent men from out
side of Iowa who will participate in the
campaign in this state this year In
response to the invitation sent to him
by Manager Dawson OF the republican
headquarters few days ago, Mr.. Van
SAINT replied that he would be glad to
make speeches in Iowa this year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-17
INSISTED NORTHWESTERN PART
OF STATE LAST NIGHT
*. GENERAL TONIGHT.
SITUATION is GRAY E
Director Sage Says Two Weeks Warm
Weather is Needed to Save Corn
Heavy Frost in Dakotas and West.
ern Minnesota.

Des Moines, Sept. 16-The first frost
in the northwestern part of the state
occurred last night and the weather
bureau is of the opinion that frost will
be general over the state tonight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
The MASTER OF APPLGBY: KY EK1N6z IYNPE ,

You will know in q day or two; and in
the meantime ignorance II your best
safety. You can tell Major Ferguson that
you were waylaid on the road by party
OF the enemy, and that you were paroled
and fell in with me-"
He looked a little rueful. AZ q good SOL
der would, but was disposed to make the
best of bad bargain.
Here's my hand on It," he saidJ and .
little later We had dragged the two troop
ers to the cabin. where the old man be-
came security for their safe-keeping, and
were feeling our way cautiously westward
at the heels of the Catawba who had taken
his directions from our patriarch.
We pressed forward in silence through
the shadowy labyrinth Of the wood for q
time, but at the crossing OF a small runlet
where We would stop to let the horses
drink, Tybee burst out a-laughins.
tbs as good as q play" he said. These
several times I've had to change my mind
about you, Captain Ireton. and I'm not
cock-sure I have your measure yet. But
I'll say this: If you've strung my Lord sue
ce; sfully, you'll be the first to do 1t and
come of alive in the end"
The end is not yet, my good friend: and
I may not come off better than the 9TH
ers," l rejoined. And with that We Jared
on again till We could see the camp-fres
OF Ferguson's little army twinklinS be-
tween the tree trunks.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

A Chinese engagement can be broken only
for one reason-infdelity.
Miss Wong. however. Is moro fortunate
than her sisters in the Fiowery Kingdom.
; She has now an opportunity to become 40
qrainted with her future husband. as tho
young man is a member OF her fathers
suite.
Contrary TO general belief. the Chinese
young man who is engaged is not permitted
TO see his nancee. except at stated inter
walls even in the presence OF a chaperone.
The Chinese maid is brought up In the
belief that self-eftacenent Is one Of tho
greatest virtues she can cultivate.
Miss Wong is an apt pupil. and even in
this land OF personal liberty her bashfulnsss
is at once noticed.
Her father, a graduate OF Yale Univsr~
. Sity. wishes his Iamily TO conform N Tar
a. possible to American customs while liv-
! ing IN this country, and Miss Wong Is al
loved practically unlimited freedom.
The little girls home life Is but little dif-
ferent, however, than If she was still IN the
Orient The teachings OF centuries cannot
be entirely eradicated in a day. and in tho
presence Of Strangers especially American
men. she is obviously i'll at ease
With the courtesy that is inbred In svSry
Chinese OF the higher class, Miss Wong
tries to be agreeable and entertain her Wis
itors. but her shyness is not easily con-
oCered.
MIR. sab is like any American youth OF
the same age. He is bashful. and in COM
mon with his American prototype avoids
reference TO his engagement.
His father was educated in England, and
the young man speaks English fiuently. He
will complete his education in this country
during the residence OF the Wong family.
MIR. SANS position in the Wong house
hold is not. as might be supposed. that Of
an accepted sutton.
He is here primarily to see the United
States and become familiar with Western
civilization. Mr.. Wong Is more like q
guardian of the young man than a prospec-
tive father-in-law.
Although denied tho pleasurable uncer-
tainty of an American courtship. little Miss
Wong seems entirely satisfied with her
fathers choice.
Her fiance is tall and slender and not bad
to look upon. He has the suave Oriental
traits OF character that distinguish tho
upper class Chinamsn. and q particularly
intelligent face
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

be broken Only OUt 4A4AAAIaA :
Attired in silks ard satins. as though in
trusted with an important state MISSION
friend Of two families who desire that their
progeny shall be united in marriage cern-
moniously visits the fathers OF the eligible
Chinese boy ard giri.
With the dignity bred b. thousands Of
years of Oriental civilization the father OF
the prospective bride or groom receives his
visitor. and after the customary cup OF tea
the question of the marriage is diplomatic
ally preached.
At the end of many such visits and after
the preiinlinar:es have been arranged the
boy and girl. in many cases mere Children
are acquainted by their parents that they
are engaged.
On the day that the engagement IS for
nlaiiy announced the father OF the bride In
vites many friends TO an elaborate feast
On the same day and at the same hour the
friends of the father OF the groom are
guests at a similar entertainment
These betrothal dinners are very cere-
monious and the rooms are magnifcentiy
decorated Frequently several hundred per-
sons arc entertained at each house.
Before departing each guest congratulates
the father OF the child who is TO be married.
The little one itself is neither congratulated
nor consulted in any particular. either be-
fore or after the engagement
In this manner Miss Wong Jing Ying
eldest daughter OF the Chinese Imperial
Vice Commissioner General to the Louisiana
Exposition, was betrothed to Sab FOX Kyinn,
son OF Admiral Sab of the Imperial Chinese
Navy, two years ago.
Miss Wong Is l3 years old and Mr.. Sab
recently celebrated the seventeenth ami
versary of his birth.
To the American girl an engagement is a
mere incident; In fact, there may be and
frequently are several such Incidents before
the marriage ceremony.
To the Chinese girl an engagement Is a
stern reality.
The courtship OF an American girl re-
Quires tact.
A Chinese girl never knows the delights
of being courted. Her courtship is done by
her father, and she seldom sees her future
husband before the marriage ceremony.
An American girl, displeased with her
nance. breaks of the engagement
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
CHAPTER XxXvIII.
In Which We Find the Gun-Make,

In Which We Find the Gun-Maker.
AS you may be sure, Major Patrick Fer
guson was far too good soldier to leave
his camp unguarded on any side, and
whilst We were yet a far cannot shot from
the glimmering fires q sentrys challenge
halted US.
To the mans Haiti Who goes thersr'
I gave the word Friends" saving my
conscience for the needful lie as might
Advance, friends, and give the counter
sign"
confessed my ignorance Of the night
word, saying that We were a paroled
prisoner and q bearer Of dispatches, and
asking that We be taken to Major Fer
guson's headquarters. There was some
little cautious demurring on the part Of
the sentry, but finally he passed the word
Tor the guard-captain and We were escort
ed to the tent OF the field commander.
marked tho encampment as 1 could In
passing through it, The little army was
three-fourths made up Of Tory militia;
and there was drinking and .song-sing-
Ing and plenty OF lack OF discipline
around the camp-fres Of these auxiliaries.
But different air was abroad in the camp
OF the regulars; you would see a soldierly
alertness on the part OF the men, and there
was no roisterinR in that quarter.
Major Ferguson's tent was on q hillock
some distance back from the stream, and
thither We were conducted: We, say,
meaning Tybee and myself. for Uncanoola
had disappeared like q Whit OF smoke at
our challenging on the sentry line.
Late as it was. the major was up and
hard at work. His tent table. transformed
for the time into a mechanics work bench,
was Uttered with gun-baryels and tools and
screws and odd-shaped pieces Of mechanism
the disjointed parts Of that breech-loading
musket OF which tho ingenious Scotchman
was the inventor.
Being deep In the creative trance when we
came upon him. the Major gave US but an
absent-minded greeting. listening with the
outward ear only when 1ybee reported his
mission. and his capture and parole.
From my LORD. ye say? / hope ye left
him well" was all the answer the Leuten-
ant got. the inventor fitting away at his
gun-puzzle the while.
Tybee made proper rejoinder and stood
aside to give me room drew q sealed In
closure from my pocket and laid 1t on the
workbench table.
II also have the honor to come from my
Lord Cornwallis. bringing dispatches"-so
far I got in my cut-and-dried speech, and
then my tongue claye to the roof of NV
mouth and could no more finish the SEN
tence than could a man suddenly nipped in
wise Instead Of the carefully doctorcd
original. had given the Major the dupIi-
cate dispatch taken from Tybee.
An. my dears. that was a moment for
swift thought and still swifter action: and
tbs the 1reton genius to be slow and sure
and no wise "gleg at the uptak'," as a Scot
would say. Yet for this once my good an
gel gave me prompting and the wit to use
it In that clock-tick Of benumbing despair
when the success Of the hazardous venture.
and much more that 1 wist not of. hung
suspended by a hair over the abyss Of fail.
ure, / minded me Of boyish trick where
with I used to fright the timid blacks in the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
ROMANCE OF MISS WONG AND MIR. SAH - 55 5S5
.R1rrry FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.


OF
Sab heI Chinese Nays al
Louis
elbow avenue.
what the term" courtsh
to
Wong.
The
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-13

The meeting held by the Lincoln
county prohibitionists recently is the
first one reported since the adjourn
ment of the mass meeting at Jackson.
1t was there, it will be recalled, de-
cided that such assemblies should be
held in each county for the purpose
Of fostering prohibition sentiment.
developing its strength and bringing
a pressure to bear in order to secure
The election to the Legislature of men
favorable to the submission of con-
stitutiohal amendment fixing prohibi-
tion as part of the fundamental law
Of the State. After the announce
ment of the campaign committee by
Chairman Titzhugh, and the COM
mencement of operations by 1t, doubt
less other counties will fall in line with
similar mass meetings. 1t seems to
be settled that the prohibition ques-
ton will not figure at all in the State
campaign, and ouly to limited ex-
tent in the selection of candidates for
the Legislature.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-13

The grand jury of Bolivar county
has returned an indictment for mur
der in the frs degree against I. N.
McLemore. OF Lobdell. McLemore
killed a man named Lee G. Fallow
in August last, who was sent to
take charge of the lands belonging
10 McLemo wife. which were
mortraged to the Delta Cotton Coz
pany. Prior to tae committing OF
the crime McLemore's wife brought
suit for divorce against him, but
shortly after the murder they be-
came reconciled aud she has stood
by him during all OF his troubles.
All of his personal and real prop
erty has been disposed of. At tie
magistrates trial McLeTore was
bound over to await action OF the
gand jury, but was admitted to bail
in the sum of $500. His bondsmen
were his brother aud nephew. The
last grand jury failed to indict him
but recommended that the matter
be brought before the succeeding
grand jury, and that BODY returns
the indictment. This trial promises
to be an interesting one ard as noto-
rious as was that CT Cooke and Lau-
derale, in Washington county.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-13
POpu!ists to Meet.

The populists are going TO make
last effort 20 make showing in Mis-
sissippi politics, according to informa-
ton received from Choctaw county.
1t is stated that they have determined
to hold meeting in that county at an
early date. The meeting was called
by DIR. Prewitt, who figured some
what prominently in populist politics
q good many years ago, being at one
time candidate for governor on that
ticket. 1t is inferred that meetings
will probably be held in other counties
in that section if the Choctaw cne
shows that enongh of that political
faith still remains to make it worth
while.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-13
FOUR WIVES
THE LIMIT
Sweeping Reforms by Ameer Of
Afghan stan.
SURPRISING EYILDOERS
Scoffers OF Religion Blown From Can.
mems Mouth and R0bber Hung In Iron
Cages---SOme Interesting News Items
From Foreign Courts.

London.4-Nail advies received here
from Kabul say the emeer of Afghani-
stan ha4 divorced all but four of his
wives. The divorced : women are al
lowed to renarry at their pleasure,
and the ameer has promised life long
support to those who do not marry
again. He has also decreed by beat of
drum that none of his subjects shall
Hereafter have more than four wives
and that all in excess of this number
must be divorced. The ameer is alao
supressiDg evildoers with an iron
hand.
In recent PROCLAMATION he ordered
that any one convicted Of taunting
another on account of his religion
shall be blown from cannon's
mouth. This punishment has already
been inflicted
Robbers are placed In cages, which
are hung prominently in the thor.
oughfare as warning to others. An
other proclamation Of the ameer evil
IDENTIFY aimed against those who at
tempt to corner grain, decrees that
every one. possessing grain in excess
of what is absolutely necessary for
the support of his family for four
months shall sell it; il ho fails to do
SO the supply shall be takeu by forcs.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1903-03-13
APPROPRIATIONS BY CONGRESS.
Statement Made Public by Cannon and
Livingston.

Washing ton-Statenents prepared
by Mr.. Cannon, chairman Of the
house committee on appropriations.
AM Representative Livingstone the
ranking minority member of the
committee. relative to the appro-
priations made by the Fifty seventh
congress, together witL compara-
tive tables. have been made public.
Mr.. Cannon analyses tie figures
presented by the tables and explains
the increases in appropriations for
the session just ended with these OF
last session. In concluding his state
ment MIR. Cannon said:
''The Republican administration,
the domination CT Republican pcli-
cies in both braLches of congress
since 1897, has given us system OF
taxation that has produced na-
tional treasury richer than was
ever enjoyed by any nation of the
earth and rendered possible these
great expenditures for the public
welfare"
Mr.. Livingston compares the ap-
preparations made by the Fifty
third congress. both branches ol
which were controlled by the Dem
ocrats amounting to 1899, ,239, 205,
with the appropriations OF the Fifty
seventh congress amounting to
81. 554, 10S. .504. and comments On the
difference.
In conclusion he says:
Nothing short Of a revision ol
the tariff on a revenue basis and the
administration of the government
under the wise and prudent meth
DDS of the Democratic party can be
looked to to bring about a reduc-
ton in the national expenditure ex-
hibited by the big figures in such
appalling proportions.