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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

brothers. The family is respectable
and is held in general esteem.
Has Had Nervous Attacks.
Weilbrenner several years ago had
a nervous attack, which rendered him
mentally helpless for day or two, but
the family supposed that he was quite
restored.
No Anarchistic Tendencies.
He had no socialistic or anarchistic
tendencies so far as is known.
Before Justice.
Weilbrenner was arraigned today be-
fore Justice Franklin and questioned
about his movements last night. His
replies indicated beyond a doubt that
the man was crazy.
Wanted to Marry Miss Alice.
When asked his reason for wanting
to see the President he replied: Il
wanted to see the President about
Miss Alice. | wanted to marry her"
To Hold Lunacy Inquiry.
Justice Franklin after the examin.
alton concluded that he would hold
Weilbrenner until an inquiry OF lunacy
could be held upon the case. This eX-
animation was postponed until 5
O'Clock this afternoon.
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knw what / learn from others, but I'M
doubtedly the attention of the iron and
steel manufacturers should be directed to
TINS question. Where and how can they OBJ
tain supply of iron ore?
Nor Is it a question which the manufac-
turer of America can safely neglect. 1t
was because it forced itself so strongly
upon us that we secured such an abundant
supply of the best ore obtainable For
sixty years, | think, the United States
steel corporation is supplied at its present
rate of consumption. 1t is upon future
discoveries of iron ore than the future of
cheap steel manufacturing, even in Amer
lca depends. There are immense deposits
in now inaccessible parts. In Utah, for in
stance, and in southern California large de-
posits have been found, so that steel will
continue to be manufactured. but it would
not surprise me If its cost was very greatly
advanced in the future.
Price Limit Reached.
1t seems almost miraculous that such an
article as steel could be produced and
sold without loss at three pounds for a
penny. ! am convinced that this is a thing
of the past. 1t will be question of in
creased cost, and therefore of increased
price, so that neither Britain nor America
need fear that steel manufacture will be
wholly lost; the world will gladly pay the
increased price necessary to obtain it.
During the next half century ii seems that
America is to increase her output at tire
mendous pace. The output OF Britain will
perhaps remain stationary, or even in
crease somewhat, If developments in Nor
way and SweGen prove satisfactory.
Gentlemen, even if this Barrow meeting
should fail to rank in Importance histori-
cally with the first one. am sure that in
the worth of welcome received, in the en-
joyment of the occasion and in the meeting
of one with another, the records will not
fail to show that 1908 compared favorably
even with it's epoch making predecessor
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IOWA CONGRESSMAN EX-
PECT EXTRA SESSION

Des Moines, Sept. All of the
members of the Iowa congressional
delegation who were here yesterday
attending the republican conference
understand there will be an extra SEES
sion of congress called for about No
vember 8.
at is commonly understood that the
President plans on calling the extra
session principally for the purpose of
passing the Cuban reciprocity mea--
sure" said Congressman Birdsall of
the third district last evening. Il have
no definite information concerning the
subject, but my understanding is that
the session is to be called for that
date. However, the President will know
without doubt, whether the measure
will or will not pass, when he issues
the call; if it will, it would seem that
it could be as quickly passed early in
the regular session. The same thing
might be said of currency legislation.
At least currency legislation cannot be
achieved in an extra session of a sin
gle month.
81 gather from talk with Senator
Allison, who has just returned from the
east, that the extra session is likely
to be held" Senator Dolliver said. at
has been understood all along that ii
would be. The use of it is a bit de
batable. Little can be done at the ex
ira session that cannot be done at the
regular session and almost as quickly
81 am not prepared to say what the
financial conference at Oyster Bay did
but am OF the opinion that no agree
ment was reached as to legislation te
be offered and pressed. am not IA
miliar with the program, but an
doubtful of the results of the confer
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A BIG SHOOT
CONTEST OPENS AT sEAelRT
WITH A VERY LARGE
ATTENDANCE.

Seagirt, N. j., Sept 2.-The most
elaborate shooting tournament, en-
ploying the rifle, revolver, carbine and
pistol in this country ever known, op-
ened here today. All the big states are
well represented, as are the army.
navy, and marine corps. The shooting
in all individual competitions, with the
exception of the Wimbledon sup and
Presidents match, was in the order.
AS in these competitions re-entries are
allowable the results will not be
known till the close of the meet The
conditions for shooting are by NO
m cans favorable, because of "a haze
/. that partly obscures the targets.
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DR.. BAY OF EDDYvlLLE STUNNED
BY BLOW OF UNKNOWN MAN
LAST NIGHT.
SECURES NO BOOT
Horse Takes Fright and Carries I'm
conscious Man to Home, Leaving
Bandit Without Any Booty-Will Re-
cover.

Eddyville. September 2. = Especial
stunned by the blow of hold-up
in a semi-conscious condition and after
a wild ride of nearly a mile in which
his horse without a guiding hand
brought him to his home in this city, DR.
3. l.. Bay was found in his buggy late
last night with bloody wounds on his
head above and below his right eye
Soon afterward DR.. Bay .regained con.
seriousness and it is expected that his
recovery will be speedy.
1t is supposed that Dr. Bay while
returning from call to the country
was attacked by bandit whose aim
was robbery. however, when he was
found there was nothing missing from
his person.
DR.. Bays Story.
After DR.. Bay has regained con-
sciousness he told the following story:
He stated that he was returning from
a call west of this city and was near
ing the covered bridge west of Eddy
Vile about IL o'clock last night when
his horse suddenly became frightened.
AS he was crossing the bridge he was
struck mighty blow on the head
which completely stunned him and he
knew nothing more until he regained
consciousness at his home.
A Lone Robber.
The road near the bridge where
DR.. Bay was attacked was made with
a view to robbery. DR.. Bay states
that he believes there was only one
person who made the attack, but ow-
ing to the darkness he is unable to
give description of the party.
No Clue.
The city marshal was at once mott
fed of the attack, but with the meagel
information concerning the affair il
has been impossible for the officers tt
make any Roadway in tracking the ban
dit.
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REVOLT IN AIR
FIRE OF NEW UPRISING SEEN IN ]
COLOMBIA.
G Q ms REA P Pc A R
Arms confiscated at End of Last Rev
olution MysteriousIy Distributed -
Gen. Herrera Though to be on Way
to Panama.

San Jose, Costa Rica, Sept. 1.-The
isthmus is alight with fires Of a new
revolution. The Indians have risen
and the late followers of General Ben.
pamln Herrera are mastering in the
mountain villages preparatory to join
ing an organized revolt caused by the
relectlon OF the Panama canal treaty.
Hundreds of stacks of arms confis.
Gated by the Colombian government at
the close OF the late revolution have re-
appeared from some mysterious
source. With the arms goes ammuni-
ton fresh from factories, showing the
movement is not spasmodic, but care
fully planned.
Herrara Leaves Home.
travellers from Panama to Puenta Ar.
enas say that in Panama it is reported
that General Herrera has disappeared
from his home near Bogota, and is pre-.
sumed to be on his way to the 18th.
mus. If this is true, Herrera will prob
ably again assume command of the
revolutionary forces and cast his lot
with the isthmian people, as was his
intention had the late revolution termi.
mated in favor of the liberal party.
May Lead Indians AGAIN.
General Victoniano Lorenzo. who
was banished to Cauca after the sur
render of the liberal forces last De-
cemoer, has escaped and is presumed
to be in the marshes making his way
back to the isthmus. Lorenzo had 7'-
900 Indians in his following, and it
is believed he will have little difficulty
in rallying his old forces if he sue
ceeds in making his way back to San
Carlos or to any contiguous point.
From Chorrera comes the report that
he Is in that locality mastering the
Indians. At Boujouka Colonel Ar
couca is in command of well modified
forces.
Panama is Offended at Hay.
Bogota, Colombia, Sept "A cor
respondent here has sent message
saying the Panama canal treaty was
rejected by the senate because Of the
imperative nature of the notes receiy-
ed from Secretary of State Hay and
United States Minister Beaupre. These
notes, the correspondent declares were
regarded as offensive.
The main question now discussed is
whether the United States will be will
ing to enter into new negotiations. or
will simply let the matter drop and
take up the Nicaragua route
Immediately after the treaty was
rejected exchange went up to 1000
per cent discount.
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ADVISES EDUCATION.
AsuinaIdo Urges countrymen to Pro:
fit by Opportunities.

Il + = = Il = Il x y y /. y - ~ II 4 =
Manila, Sept. 2.-Aeuinaldo, the >
. Revolutionary leader, but new .
pronounced supporter of the policy =
maintained by the United States, y
in the islands, has just addressed =
letter of advice to his countrymen.
In this he urges them to forsake i
: the besetting sin gambling,improve !
their methods of agriculture; at q
= tend the public schools SO eener- :
y ousIy provided to furnish them =
= educational facilities.
6 4 u - y - y = = Il IL 81 * 81 x = n 4
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CALL FOR BEAUTIFUL WOMEN.
Iowa Mayors Asked to Judge the Fea.
lures of True Essence of Beauty.

Iowa Folls, Sept 2.-The mayors OF
many cities of Iowa have been asked
to select from their localities the wom-
en- noted for their beauty and charac-
ter. The object of this call is to form
an album of beautiful women for the
Iowa building at the ST. Louis EXPOSE
ton. With this in view each city is to
contribute few of its handsomest
types, and the mayors have been call
ed upon to judge the features that con-
stitute the true essence of feminine
grace.
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LAW SUITS FOLLOW HOTEL FIRE
Relatives of Those Who Died in Cedar
Rapids Disaster Ask DAMAGES.

Cedar Rapids. Sept. damages
aggregating 100000 are the out
growth OF the fire that destroyed the
Clifton hotel here last spring. This
amount is about three times the value
of the property destroyed. Most of
the suits are based on the failure OF
the hotel to provide fire escapes as
provided by state law.
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TO EXECUTE KNAPP.
Self.confessed Murderer of Wives Re.
fused New Trial

Hamilton. Ohio, Sept. 2.-Judge Bel
den today refused a new trial for Al
fred Knapp, the self-confessed murder
er of two wives and three other VIC
Tins. The court fixed December Ia
for his execution. Knapp took the de-
cision with indifference and made no
statement.
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OF PENNSYLVANIA
SCORE GOVERNOR FOR SIGN.
ING GRADY.SALUs BILL.
TREAT STATE ISSUES
Platform Adopted at the Convention in
Harrisburg Today DepIores the Con-
tinued Existence of the Labor
Trouble.

Harrisburgh, Pa, Sept. 2.-The dem
ocratic state convention was called to
order by State Chairman Han at 1920
o'clock today. Following the reading
of the formal call for the convention
Chairman Hall announced that VIM
j. Brenneman of Pittsburg, had been
selected as temporary charm an by the
executive committees.
Takes Recess.
After the standing committees were
announced, the convention recessed un-
til 2:30 o'clock to allow the committee
on permanent organization, credentials
and platform to dispose of the business
referred to them.
The convention convened at $50
o'clock. Senator Webster l.. Grim
was selected as permanent chairman.
The following platform was adopt
ed:
State Issues.
The platform is devoted almost ex-
clusively to state issues and calls up
on Pennsylvanians of all political par
ties to unite with the democratic par
ty in supreme effort to rid the com
monwealth of that selfish, extravagant
and debasing rule, which now con-
trolls its affairs.
Denounces Libel Law.
1t denounces the governor for his
approval of the Grady-Salus libel law,
to the repeal of which the state can
count upon the vote and effort Of
every democratic member of the next
legislature.
Wants Labor War Ended.
1t deplores the continued existence
of,labor troubles and expresses hope
that through concession, moderation
and fair dealing early adjustments
may be reached, and it further de-
clares that while we concede to CAPT
tai and employees the utmost protec-
ton guaranteed by the constitution
and laws, we also declare our convic-
tions that labor has right to that pro-
lection which comes through organiza-
ton and union"
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EVANGELIST CALLED swlNDLER.
Was Getting Money to Promote Soap
Factory 1t is Charged.

Muscatine, Sept. 2.-F. E. Meyers,
alias Frank E. Marson. alias Fred Mai
son, promoter, singer, evangelist and
preacher. was arrested here yesterday
accused of swindling seventy-five per-
sons. His plan was to profess that he
represented the Imperial company
soap factory of Chicago, and would
move the factory here if sufficient cash
was deposited. He is also wanted in
Marshalltown for serious charges.
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Congressman Smiths Views.
Congressman Smith said that he be-
lieved that an extra session was go
ing to be called. but he doubted wheth-
er the proposed Cuban reciprocity
measure would go through. In any
event he was quite certain that no as
set currency or government loan
measure would be passed by any extra
issue. Every member of that COM
mittee except myself was in favor of
asset currency" he said yesterday.
"And they were rabid for it. They OBJ
jected to and opposed the Fowler bill
because it did not go far enough; that
was the reason the measure was op-
posed and counted only two or three
supporters as Congressman Lacey
says. The national bankers of the
country believe are for some form of
asset currency"
The Asset Currency Question.
This view Congressman Lacey and
Congressman Hull opposed. They in
sisted that there is no considerable
demand for asset currency anywhere
II don't believe there are many bank,
ers in my district that are for asset
currency said Mr.. Lacey. Il know OF
very few if any of them. l am salts.
| fed that the members of congress are
opposed to it and that such measure
| cannot possibly pass" Mr.. Hull said
that the principal demand for this form
| of currency conditions is in Wal
| street. Fortunately" he said yester
day, the majority Of the people live
north instead of south Of Canal street
| New York CITY,"
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BRIsTow REPORT PARTLY DONE.
Portion Relating to Free Delivery
Scandals Ready for President.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 2.-Assis--
tant Postmaster General Bristow has
finished his report on the postoffice
scandals so far as they concern the
rural free delivery. A copy of this por-
ton of the report is now being prepar-
ed for transmission to the President.
Postmaster General Payne said today
that the remainder of the report would
be in the hands of the President by
October l.
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FRANCE TO BE REPRESENTED.

Will Send Delegate to the Irrigation
Congress to be Held at Ogden.
Ogden, Utah, Sept. 2.-The head
quarters of the National Irrigation con-
gress in this city has received letter
from the French embassy at Washing
ton stating that France would be rep
resented at the coming irrigation con-
gress in this city.
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coLlMA CONTINUES ACTIVE.

Volcano Spreads Panic Among People
of Tuxpan.
Mexico City, Sept. 2.-The Colima
volcano continues internationally more
active. Monday there was a terrific
report and the people of Tuxpan rush
ed out of doors in panic. Scientists
believe that the mountain will radical
ly change its shape.
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FREIGHT HANDLERS OUT.

Strike at New Orleans Involves 500
Workmen.
New Orleans, Sept. 2.-The mem
bers of the freight handlers union
numbering over 500 have gone out on
a strike for higher wages.
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CATTLE DISEASED.

Texas Fever Reported at carrolIton,
Illinois.
Springfield, Sept. 2.-Several cases
of Texas fever among cattle near Car
rollton, Greene county, are reported
by the state board of live stock COM
missioners. State Veterinary Tiffany
has been sent there to investigate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03
DENIES CUBAN PLAGUE RuMoR.
Head of Havana Health Department

SlSao VI T'dsdha 'leditH department.
Says They are Fever Gases.
Havana, Sept DIR. Finley, the
head Of the health department, says
there is not the slightest foundation
for statement published in the Uni
ted States that disease resembling
plague had developed at Daiquiri,
province of Santiago. There are no
cases of fever at Daiquiri. he said,
except of the ordinary kind.
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To Destroy Bridges.


Constantinopla, Sept. 2.-According
to The government advices Col. jan
koff, the insurgent leader, who, with a
strong following is operating south
wards from Demothyka, has been en-
trusted with the task of destroying the
larger bridges of the railroad running
from Dedeagatch, on the south coast,
to Kuleli Burgas over Maritzo and Ar
da rivers, so as to cut off communica-
ton with Adrianople from the south
and delay the troops who are on their
way to the threatened city.
May Cause Battle.
The government believes that it has
taken measures which will bring about
speedy and, it is hoped, decisive bat
tie with the insurgent forces command
ed by Jankoff. The palace officials
were in constant communication with
the author of this rumor at Adrianople
throughout Monday and were formulate
ing plans to master the situation in
the vilayet.
Fails to Keep Promises.
Sofia, Sept 2.-The Bulgarian agent
at Uskub reports that notwithstanding
the porte's promises, on the occasion
of the Russian demonstration IN In
iada bay to dismiss the twenty-four of.
ficials accused of malpractices by the
Russian and Austrian consuls, only
nine of them were dismissed. while
some of the others were given higher
posts.
May Ask Fleet to Stay.
Washington, D. c., Sept. Mot on
ly is it likely that the American fleet
of war vessels now on the way to
Beirut will be withdrawn on it's arriv-
al there, but there is possibility that
the ships may be sent to Turkish wat
ers on request of the sultan.
If he unofficial advices that the Tur-
kish government is probing to the bot
tom the alleged attack on Vice Consul
Magelssen and that arrests thereby al
ready have been made are confirmed
within the next two days by official dis
patches from Minister Leishman, is
now altogether probable that new or.
ders will be awaiting Rear Admiral
Cotton when he arrives at Beirut with
the Brooklyn and San Francisco
Should the Turkish government ex-.
press desire, that the ships be ordered
to Turkish waters on account of new
developments in the situation, it is
thought here President Roosevelt can
do nothing less than grant this request
of friendly nation.
No Explanation From Leshman.
Secretary Hay has waited another
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ARE ExlLEp.

Three officers Are Expelled From Fin.
land.
Helsingfors, Finland, Sept. IN.
Soederhjelin, the project of the police
at Viberg, M. Akerson. former project
at the same place, and Lieutenant Col
onel Aminoff, have been expelled from
Finland.
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DR.. JAMES |. CORNING DEAD.

Able Orator, Historian and Diplomat,
Passes Away in Munich.
New York, Sept. DIR. James
Corning, the celebrated pulpit orator,
historian and diplomat is dead at Mu-
mich, according to a private dispatch
received here.
He vast at one time the American
consul at Munich and was an intimate
friend OF Lincoln and Grant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03
FORMS NEW MINISTRY.
President Riesco of Chill Secures Ad
visors After Deliberation.

Santiago, Chilli, Sept. 2.-After a
fortnight's work President Riesco has
formed new ministry headed by Ric-
ardso Matteperez. 1t is the same po-
litical composition as the late minis-
try.
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Comes to Iowa.

Father Murphy has affiliated with
the Davenport Qa) diocese and Bish-
op Cosgrove of that see has appoint
ed him professor of history in the
diocesan seminary. Murphy's resig-
nation is the elimination of contro-
versy, which lasted over year. 1t is
said that it was brought about finally
by the part Murphy took in the Jane
Morris will case.
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LEAVES LEPERs; DIES OF JOY.

Discharge of Patient From Colony
Brings on Heart Disease.
San Juan, Sept 2.-Jose Marrero, a
non-leprous patient, who was liberated
from the leper colony as the result of
the recent investigation, died of heart
disease, superinduced BY joy at his re-
lease.
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ANTHRACITE is ADVANCED.
Dealers Say Last Increase in Pric,
Has Been Made.

Chicago, Sept. 2.-Anthracite coal
was advanced 10 cents ton yesterday
making the car load price to dealers
$3.50 and the price to consumers SITS.
This advance, it is said by authorities
in the trade, is the last that will be
made this year.
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FOURTH ATTEMPT A FAILURE.
Holbein Fails to Swim English Chan.
mel by EIGHT Miles,

Dover, Sept. 2.-Holbein. the Eng
lish swimmer, who left South Fore
land yesterday evening in his fourth
attempt to, swim the English chan
mel, failed again. He left the water
eight miles from Calais, France, af-
ter swimming II hours and 20 min
Mes
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Congressman Smiths Views.

ence so far as agreeing on a program
at all is concerned.
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DISCOVER NEW IRON FIELDS.

Two Miners Find Vast Mineral Depos.
its in Michigan.
Houghton, Mich, Sept. 2.-Dennis
Donohue and John Carghlin, expert
enced miners, report the discovery of
iron ore outcrops in Houghton county.
near Covington. The ore is of good
quality and promising quantity.
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OFFICERS LEAVE CREW TO FATE
Captain, Mate and Engineer of Steam
err Mersey NAV be Prosecuted.

Montreal, Quebec. Sept. captain
mate and engineer Of the steamer Mer-
sey will be prosecuted and may be
tried for murder for inhumanly leav-
ing the crew on the sinking craft to
drown below Quebec and going off in
the only boat,
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Belgrade, Sept. 2.-An uncon- y
8 firmed report is again published =
here that Adrianople is in Flames. y