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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
Division of Customs Does Not Be.
gin For Two Weeks.
WILL Be FALLING OFF OF DUTIES
Depression is Expected to Follow
Coming Rush-Captured Sailing
Vessels Returned to U. S. Vice Con-
sui After Raising of Blockade.

Washington, d. c., Feb 16.-Though
there is considerable criticism of the
terms made by Minister Bowen with
the allies among certain classes here,
it appears that the little republic has
gained signal advantage over Eng
land, Germany and Italy as the result
OF the agreemen that was reached in
the signing of the protocols. That
Venezuela will get the cream of the
import customs for the coming year
seems to be an assured fact. 1t ap-
pears that during the continuance of
the blockade there has been a large
amount of provisions and supplies col
lected within easy reach of the South
American country, and now that the
blockade has been raised they will be
rushed into the country. These ship
fmenJs Will not pay toll to the allies, as
according to the agreemnt of the pro-
tocols the division of the customs du.
ties does not begin until March 1.
Rush in Imports.
It has heen possible to load number Of
Venezuelan Importers. Practically all of
the holated goods are either here or In
west Indian ports. and it can be taken for.
granted that President Castro VIII see the
Importance of getting them all through the
custom house before March L. Gen Cas-
tro is pretty well versed in luliouS tinan-
cial methods, and it would lie quite like
MIN TO offer special Inducements in, the
way of small rebates to every Importer
who gets under the line before the first
day of March.
May Fall OF.
Venezuela will make up in the next two
weeks considerably more than enough to
pay the entire preferred demands of Ger
many. Great Britain. and Italy AS a
natural consequence of the enormous rush
| OF the next two weeks the mportatons
after March ] may be expected to fall off
50 that the percentage to be set aside for
the triple alliance will result in IL much
smaller sum ut first than the bulldozing
nations could possibly have imagined
Return Vessels.
Port Cabello. after the blockade had
been raised here the captured Venezuelan
sailing vessels were turned over to the
United States vice consul.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
NO CHANGE IN DATE
SENATE LET'S QUAY RESOLUTION
GO OVER.
Opposes Taking Action on Omnibus
Bill Prior to March 2-Goid and Sill
yer Standard Countries to Fix Basis
For Commercial Exchange.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 16.-Soon
after the senate met today the District
of Columbia appropriation bill was
sent to conference. Quay offered a
resolution, which went over under the
rule, declaring it to be the sense of
the senate that date and hour prior
to March 2 should be fixed for the
final vote upon the statehood bill. The
resolution was agreed to calling upon
the President for information regard
ing the present status of the Isle of
Pines and what government is eXer-
cising authority and control in said
island. Lodge then called up the Phil
ippine currency pill. The amendment
providing for conference between
the gold and silver standard countries
to fix a commercial exchange was
agreed to.
Dubois offered a substitute for the
entire bill, which was rejected, and the
bill was then passed and consideration
of the Indian appropriation bill was
resumed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
STOR MDELAY TRAINS
FIVE ROCK ISLAND TRAINS
STALLED NEAR BUckLlN, KAN.
Traffic at standstil-snow PIows at
Work-Trains Adrift Setween Sta
tions-Man Line Blocked-Road
Will Be Cleared Today.

Buclslin, kans.. Feb flowing to
the heavy snow that prevailed through
this part of the country yesterday
several trains have been snow bound
and traffic is at stand still. The west
bound Rock Island passenger train,
which left here at noon yesterday re-
turned early today. after being stalled
all night. The west bound Golden
State limited and two freight trains
are in drifts between here and Hutch
inson and the east bound limited is
stalled somewhere near here. Snow
plows have been sent out. 1t is thought
the line will be opened today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
NAMES CORTEL YOU
PRESIDENT SENDS NAME TO SEN.
ATE FOR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT.
Nomination Meets Approval of Prom.
inent Men and Carries Out Wish of
President Mckinley-Is Native of
New York State.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 16.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today sent to the senate
the nomination of George B. Cortel-
you for the position of secretary OF
the department OF commerce and lab
or. 1t has been rumored for several
weeks that Secretary Cortelyou was
slated for the head of the new de-
partment which has just been created
by the action of congress. 1t is stated
that the nomination meets with the
approval of men prominent in public
affairs and carries out the wishes OF
the late President Mckinley.
Is New Yorker.
George Bruce Cortelyou was born in
New York. July 26, 1862. He was edu-
Gated at Hampstead Il. I'D institute
and Georgetown and Columbia univer.
sites. He studied law at the latter
school and became general law and
shorthand reporter in New York From
1885 to 1889 he was principal of pre-
paratory schools in New York. He
then entered the public service and be-
came private secretary to various off
cials in turn, including the surveyor
of the port of New York, and the
fourth assistant postmaster general in
Washington.
In 1895 he was appointed stenograph-
er at the White House and when Nc
Kinley became President he was made
assistant secretary. On the retirement
OF John Addison Porter in May 1900
he became secretary to the President
position he continued to fill under
President Roosevelt with great credit
to himself.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
IN MEMORY OF THE MAINE.
Four Hundred Americans Gather 2
Wreck at Havana.

Havana, Feb. 16.-Four hundred
Americans observed the fifth ami
versary of the destruction of the
Maine yesterday afternoon with
speeches and memorial exercises.
Bearing an American flag, decl1ed with
Grape, a fotilla of launches and a
small steamer went out to the wreck
and hung a wreath on the broken and
twisted pieces of steel in memory of
the men who lost their lives Repre-
sentatives of Cuban Veterans, associ-
alton took part in the ceremony and
brought the finest of the floral offer
ings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
AL SOON SEE A COMET.
Heavenly Body Will Be Visible With
out Use of TELESCOPE.

Syracuse, N. Y, Feb. 16.-The Gla-
baconi comet has been sighted at the
Holden observatory of Syracuse uni
versity. This is the first time it has
America. AS observed by Professor
H. A. Peck it was seen to be a hazy
nebular patch with a slight nucleus
and faint trace of a tail. 1ne comet
is rapidly approaching the earth, and
in few weeks may be seen with the
naked eye. 1t was discovered about
the middle of January in France.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
Predictions Are for More Severe
Weather in Middle West.
LITTLE SUFFERING is REPORTED
Big Loss of Sheep in Wyoming Prob
able as Result of cold-Mercury
Registers Below Zero Throughout
the West and Northwest.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-The severe cold
wave which is now on overspreads the
northwestern, western and central
states today. At many points it is the
coolest day of the winter, the lowest
temperature being reported at Willis
ton. N. D., where the mercury regis.
tered AZ degrees below zero.
Communication Blocked.
The extreme cold, coupled with yes
terday's snowfall, which drifted badly
in many places, has seriously hamper.
ed the railway, telegraph and tele-
phone communication.
One Victim of Cold.
The only loss of life so far reported
is one unidentified man, who was
found frozen in snow drift in the
business portion of Chicago. But little
suffering is reported from lack of fuel
To Get Colder
Indications are for a moderation In
the northwest but in the middle west
it will probably be colder tonight.
Many Sheep Die.
Throughout Wyoming the loss OF
sheep will probably be heavy as re
suit of the intense cold.
Low Temperatures.
AT s O'Clock this morning the mer
curry was 23 below zero at West Supe
rior, "a below at st. Paul. Ia below al
Sioux City, "a below at Huron, 6 be
low at Kansas City, 8 below at Tope
ka, 10 below at Omaha and at Chica
go the thermometer stood at zero
Throughout Wyoming it was from rs
to 40 below, the latter temperature
having existed for the past twenty-foul
nights.
South Storm Swept.
Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 16.-One OF
the worst rain and sleet storms in
years is prevalng throughout Missis
sippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma
and Texas The railroads are badly
crippled and many trains have beer
annulled. Street car traffic, telephone
and telegraph communication are seri
oasly handicapped.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
ACCUSEDOF FORGERY
ALLEGED BUTTON FACTORY PRO-
moTER JAILED IN CEDAR RAPIDS.
Nate Freberg, Charged With Swind-
ling a GAINESVILLE, Wis, Concern, Is
Wanted in Dubuque and Muscatine
for Beating Hotels.

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 16.-(Special,) ~
Nate Freberg, alias H. Him, alias
Pike, alias Siegel, an alleged button
factory promoter, is under arrest here
accused of forging a check on James
vile, Wis, concern and other swindles
1t is stated that he is also wanted in
Dubuque and Muscatine for beating
the hotels.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
Caldwells Satisfied by Explana-
ton of Winder and Hanna.
RELATIVE OF OTTUMWAN
Man Attacked at Charleston, w. Va,
Cousin of Mrs. ". L. Arrson of This
city-W. A. Clark, Jr., Was Not
Member of Party.


Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 16.-After
all the excitement here for the past
two days over the meeting of John II.
Winders and Dan Hanna with w. G.
Caldwell, chairman of the house judi
ciary committee, in hack early Sat
urday morning, j. was stated today
that everything had been settled out
of court and that there would be no
investigation of the legislature, as had
been stated. Winders and Hanna are
said to have made statements to Cald,
well that are satisfactory to the latter,
who also wants the matter dropped
The most unfortunate thing in the SEN
sational affair was the use of the name
of w. A. Clark, Jr., son of Senator
Clark, when he was not here then or at
any other time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
REJECT COMPROMISE
UNION REPUBLICANS REFUSE
OFFER OF ADDlcks CROWD.
Proposition to Select United States
Senator From Each Faction and End
Long Controversy Meets With
Strong Opposition From Regulars.

Dover, Feb. 16.-The union repub.
licans at a conference today rejected
the proposition of the regular repub-.
!licans Offering to give and take a
United States senator from each fac
ton TO end the Delaware controversy
provided Addicks withdraws.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
BIG STORE WRECKED.

Clerk Injured by Explosion of Acety-
Iene Gas Plant.
Reinbeck, Feb. 16.-The large
double store of A. M. Robinson was
badly wrecked by the explosion of the
acetyline gas plant, and clerk, Her
man Soil, seriously injured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
JAMES BROOKS RELEASED.
Judge Brentano Claims Springfield
JUDGE Did Not Have Jurisdiction.

Chicago Feb. 16.-James w Brooks
principal of the Shields school in this
city was released from custody by
Judge Brentano on the ground that
Judge Creighton of Springfield did not
have jurisdiction over his case Brooks
has been in the Sangamon county jail
on an order for contempt issued by
Creighton. The case grew out of a
fight between Brooks and his parents
for the custody of Brooks daughter
Florence
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
VENEZUELA GAINS
SIGNAL ADVANTAGE
succuMRs TO SOCIAL eAYErlEs
Mrs. Roosevelt is Overcome by Strain
of Entertaining.

Washington, d. c.. Feb. 16.-Mrs.
Roosevelt has succumbed to the long
strain incident to her social duties and
has been ordered by DR.. P. M. Rixey
to keep to her bed. 1t is probable
that the invitations for the dinners and
musicales which are to be given dur
ing the next two weeks will be recall
ed unless she shows decided i'm
proyement
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
INQUIRY BEGUN.

Legislative Committee investigates
Grain & Turf Investment Co.
st. Louis, Mo-. Feb. 1.-THE legis-
lative committees appointed to make
an inquiry into the business methods
OF the st. Louis Grain & Turf Invest
ment Co., met in joint session today to
examine witnesses. Representatives
of all such companies have been re-
quested to appear before the commits
SiOn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
CARNEGIE WOULD PAY CLAIM.
Tenders Minister Bowen $s6o,ooo t
Meet Germany's Demands.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Moved by the
manner in which Minister Bowen had
conducted the negotiations with the al
lies and desirous of preventing their
failure. it is stated that Andrew Car
negie, upon hearing of Germany's de
mands for cash payment of 1,71S,0OO
bolivars from Venezuela instead OF
$500, sent to Minister Bowen the fol,
lowing telegram:
81 shall be glad to hand you over at
once $360,000 to meet the German de.
mand if Venezuela desires it,"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
THE COLDEST DAY
TEMPERATURE LOWERS THIS
WINTERS RECORD TODAY.
Railway Traffic Is lmpeded, as the
Cold Wave Is General and Affects
About Three-Fourths of the coun-
try-Street Cars in ottumwa Run.

Today is the coldest day by mar
gin of three degrees Fahrenheit that
has been experienced in Ottumwa dur
ing the present winter. AT o'clock
this morning the thermometer at the
local weather station registered five
degrees below zero, showing a fall of
twelve degrees from where the mer-
curry stood at o'clock Sunday even
ing. At 2 o'clock this afternoon the
temperature was two degrees above
zero, and stiff wind is blowing which
adds to the disagreeable character of
the day.
Previous to today the lowest stage
the thermometer had reached during
the winter was two degrees below
zero on December 26, 1902. On Janu-
airy II the mercury stood at one be-
low, but today's mark broke the rec
ord for the season.
Cold Wave General.
Sunday was cold and disagreeable day
although the temperature was mildcr than
it is today. Snow fell during almost the
entire day yesterday, and there We're few
people brave enough to venture from their
houses The cold weather is general and
dispatches from other parts of the country
report II cold wave affecting about three
fourths of the country, Railroad trains
are delayed, although, happily. the street
cars in this city were running all day
yesterday in spite of the snow,
On all the railway lines entering Ottum-
wa trains have been late. the hardness
ranging from fifteen minutes to an hour
and Il half. The morning Milwaukee train
for Kansas City was about one and one
half hours late and trains on the Rock
Island and Burlington lines Jared but lit
tie better
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
Is HURLED TO
INSTANT DEATH
sLEGHlNG PARTY STRUCK BY RIO GRANDE TRAIN; ONE
KILLED, NINE INJURED.


IF A MoR sERo usNATuRE
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
MONEY FOR IOWA CITIES.
Judge Conner Gets Good Additions to
Public Building Bill.

Washington, D. c.. Feb. 16.-In the
omnibus public building bill, reported
to the house late Saturday afternoon,
Judge Conner was able to get an ap.
preparation of $4,000 for site for
Webster City, $4,000 for site for Mas.
on City, and $4,000 additional each for
Council Bluffs and Centerville 1t is
not certain when the bill can be called
up, but it is practically sure it will
pass the house this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
500 BLACKS KILLED.
British Punitive Expedition Occupies
Nillaue

today from Nigeria say that the British
punitive expedition commanded by Colon
ell Morland and consisting of 1000 men
occupied liano. February 3, after sharp
fighting. Two British officers and twelve
privates we're wounded. Three hundred of
the enemy were killed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
STEAMER BELIEVED TO BE LOST.
Left Newport, England, Forty.Four
Days Ago for Boston.

Boston, Mass. Feb. 16.-The steam
ship Palmos, due here from Newport,
England, is believed to be lost at sea,
as it is now forty-four days out. The
vessel has not been seen since January
9. 1t had thirty-five men on board.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
VETERAN FIREMAN DIES.
D. J. SWeine Served as Chief of De-
partment in CHICAGO.

Chicago, Feb 16.-Dennis j. Swenie,
Chicago's vetran fireman and former
chief of the department, died of kid
-ney disease early today Swenie is
survived by widow, six children and
a score of grandchildren.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
Communication Blocked.

The extreme cold, coupled with yes
terday's snowfall, which drifted badly
in many places, has seriously hamper
ed the railway, telegraph and tele-
nhone communication
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
ASKS FOR FOURTH DIVORCE.

Atlantic Woman Seeks Separation
From Fourth Husband.
Atlantic, Feb. 16.-Mrs. Birdie Mar
tin has filed a petieion in the district
court for divorce from her husband,
Asa Martin. The woman is but "a
years of age but this is her fourth
venture in the divorce courts from
four different husbands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
STOCK BROKERS ASSIGN.
Said to Be Due to EmbezzIement OF
$4,000 BY EmpIoye.

New York Feb. William Cossitt,
Cone &Co., stock brokers consolidated
exchange assigned today 1t is stated
that the assignment was due to the
embezzlement Of $4,000 by an en-
ploye.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
NE5VY VTES WIFI mTNCOr4I.
Viii Build Wireless Station and Use
Own System.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 16.-The govern
ment will erect at Cape Henry the
greatest wireless telegraph station in
the world. The Marconi system will
not be used. The experiments made
with the departments private system
have proved its utility. 1t is designed
to erect at once transmitting and re-
ceiving station capable of commune
eating with scout ships far out at sea
in time of war or with fleets of naval
vessels during drills at sea.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
SENTENCED FOR LIFE.

John Bromish Charged With Murder
of Leroy Lester Found Guilty.
Caro-, Mich, Feb. 16.-John Bromish
who shot and killed Leroy Lester sew
eral weeks ago, after Lester had serv-
ed an attachment on some machinery
on Bromish's farm. was found guilty
of murder and sentenced to life i'm
prisonment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17

w. g. Caldwell, whose name has
been SO prominently mentioned in the
press of the countTX Since Saturday
as a result of his encounter with
Mossrs. Hanna and Winders, is a cou-
sin of Mrs. N. L. Arrison of thos city.
He is known to several people in this
city and is member of the Caldwell
family, several members of which re-
side in Wapello county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
MILES ENDS TOUR.

Lieutenant General Completes Five
Months Journey Around World.
New York, Feb. 16.-Lieutenant Gen
edal Nelson A. Miles, commanding the
United States army, arrived here on
the Lucania yesterday. He was ac-
companied by his wife and several of.
ficers. The generals arrival here
completed tour around the world
which took five months.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
TRUSTS WANTED IN GERMANY.
Minister of Commerce Says Combines
Should Be Introduced.

Berlin, Feb. 16.-Minister of Conn
merce Moeller, in the course of an ad-
dress to the Hanover chamber of
commerce, has said:
"The United States will be Ger
many's chief competitor in the world S
markets in the future. We must,
therefore, learn from the Americans
their business methods, TIE most
marked feature of whicn is the con-
centration of capital and trades into
trusts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
cHoATE BACK IN LONDON.

Returns to Diplomatic Post After Long
Tour Through Europe.
London, Feb. 16-United States
Abassador Choate returned to London
last night from his tour through the
countries of the eastern Mediterran--
can and Egypt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
WIRELESS LINE IN CHINA.

Italy Asks for Concession for Service
Between Pekin and Taku.
Victoria, B. c., Feb. According
to advices received here today Italy
has asked the ChinesS governme ent
for concession TO establish wire
less telegraph service between Pekin
and Tallu.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY.
coIored Minister and Four Members
of Flock Arrested.

Carbondale, H., Fep. 16.-A minis
ter and four other persons. all negroes
from Grand Tower, have been lodged
in the county jail here under charges
of bribery growing out of the last
county election. The prisoners are
the Rev. Edward Martin, Louis Cook,
Ambrose Florence, Charles Crawford,
and Richard Gray.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
LEAVE VENEZUELA.

Blockade of Ports Formally Raised by
Powers-Warships Depart.
La Guayra, Feb. 16.-The blockade
Of the Venezuelan ports by the allied
warships was officially raised yester-
day. The populace is wild with Joy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
JURY DISCHARGED.
No Decision in the indianapolis Grave
Robbing Case.

Indianapolis, Feb. 16.-The jury in
the case of DR.. ]. c. Alexander, indict-
ed on a charge of completely in grave
robbing was discharged at 10 o'clock
yesterday after being out forty-eght
hours and failing to agree.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
WIDOW GETS PENSION.
Congress Passes Bill Allowing Mrs
Rumble $50 Per Month.

Washington. D. c., Feb. 14-(Spe,-
cian--A bill giving Mrs. Rumple, the
widow of the late congressman, a
pension of $50 per month passed the
house today.
Congressman Cousins arrived III
Washington last night and is in good
health.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
FAIL TO RESCUE.
Revenue Cutter Seminole Fails te
Ress,h Imprisoned Vessels.

st. Johns. New Foundland. Feb. 1.-THE
United States revenue cutter Feminole,
which mas been endeavoring to rescue the
five American fishing schooners which have
been frozen in the bay of the islands since
the latter part of January. returned to
Channels harbOr safely. She WAS unable
to get around the cape owing to the heavy
northwest gale and the ice blocks. Fear
is entertained lest the fishermen can never
be reached.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
ROBERT COUSINS WELL.
Surgeons Make Examination and Pro.
nounce Him Fully Recovered.

Washington. D. c., Feb. 14-Repre-
sentative Robert G. Cousins of Iowa,
who underwent two operations last fall
has returned to Washington from Chi
cago where surgeons have made a fin
al examination and pronounced him
sound,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
SAILS FOR VENEZUELA.

RED D Line Steamers Resume Trips to
South America Today.
New, Y ork, Feb. 16.-The Red ID Line
Co., has announced the resumption of
the regular schedule to Venezuelan
ports. The first vessel sails today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-17
WILL DIVIDE DIOCESE.

States That Des Moines Will Be Made
See City.
Des Moines, Feb. 16.-It is authori.
tatively stated here that the Daven-
port diocese will be divided and that
Des Moines will be made a see city.