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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
SOVEREIGN wooDMEN MEET.
Eleventh Biennial Session Being Held
in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 12.-The
eleventh biennial session OF the SOW
ereign camp Woodmen of the World.
convened here today with Is delegates
i'll attendance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
OTTAWA RAISES FIRE FUND.
City Will Give Aid to Sufferers Whose
Houses Are Burned.

Ottawa, Ont, ay 1.-THE city coun-
Gil today appointed relief committee,
which has opened list for subscrip--
tons to aid the sufferers by yester-
days fire. II will remain open for ten
days and will be for local contributions
only The city will appropriate
$4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
ARE PANIC STRICKEN
Inhabitants of Tetuan Fear Hostile Hordes
That Encircle City.

TANeIER, 12-ADvIcEs FROM TETuAN SAY
THE INHABITANTS THAT TOWN, WHICH ENTIRELY
SURROUNDED HOSTILE TRIBES
PLANTATIONS, IN A GREAT
PANIC TROOPS ARE DISPATCHED HENCE TO
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
is ACCUSED OF ANARCHY.
Clay Taylor Arrested in San Jose for
Threatening President.

San Jose, Cal, May 12.-Clay Tay-
lor, alias Prof. Plutte, was arrested
here for supposed designs upon the
life of the President. He has served
three terms in prison. 1t is alleged
that he wrote to the President advising
him not to come here. He is also ac-
cused of recent anarchistic utterances.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
SUES FOR MILLION TAXES.

State of Kentucky Brings Action
Against the Southern Pacific.
Louisville, KY, May 12.-Suit for
S1000,O0O taxes was filed today by the
state of Kentucky against the South
ern Pacific railroad company.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
BODY REACHES AMERICA.
Remains of Anna L. Ramsey Reach
New York From Eqypt.

New York, May 12.-The body of
Miss Anna Laura Ramsey, daughter of
President Ramsey of the Wabash rail
road, who died in Cairo, Egypt in April,
arrived here today on the steamer
Hillarn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
NICARAGUA FOR GOLD STANDARD

lsthmian Government is Contemplating
a Change.
Washington, d. c., May 12.-Nicar-
aqua is contemplating a change from
the silver to the gold standard. 1t is
expected that the change will have to
be gradual and that it will probably re-
quire several years to effect it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
FIND KIDNAPPED WHITE GIRL.
Prospectors Discover Maude Gillespie
in Wilds of Canada.

Ottawa, Ont, May 12.-Maude Gil
lespie, a white girl, who at the age of
Is years mysteriously disappeared
from her parents in Sauit, Ste Marie,
fourteen years ago, has been discover
ed living with a band of Indians in. the
wilds of Canada. by two prospectors.
Steps viii be taken to rescue her from
her kidnapers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
JOAQUIN MILLER is NOT DEAD.

Was Moving Hay When Rumor Said
He Had Passed Away.
Oakland, Cal, May 12.-The report
ed death Of Joaquin Miller has no
foundation in fact. He was seen last
night and stated that he had besn
moving hay all day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
A CHANGE OF PRESIDENTS.

President ELEPHANT Retires and David
M. Wilcox Steps in.
New York, May 1z.-At a meeting
of the stockholders of the Delaware &
Hudson Co. today. President ELEPHANT
announced his retirement as president
He will be succeeded by Vice Presi
dent David w. Wilcox
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
ATTACK REAR GUARD.

Moros Defeated by Capt. Pershing's
Troopers.
Manila, May 12.-Six Moros attack
ed Capt. Pershing's rear guard near
Lake Lanao. in Mindanao, slightly
wounding Lieut.. Ruggles. The guard
pursued and killed all six. Latest re-
ports from native sources in regard to
Capt. Pershing's engagement at Tara
ca are to the effect that 800 Moros, in
Gliding nine dattos, were killed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
SITUATION is CRITICAL.
But Hopes Are Entertained That
Strike Trouble MAY Be Settled

ST. Paul, May 1.-THE situation as
TO the Great Northern trainmen re-
mains unchanged. Both sides are hope
full of a peaceful settlement before the
day is over.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
FAMINE HAS $4,000 VICTIMS.
Acute Distress Prevails in kwang 81
Province In China

Hongkong. May l2.-Acute distress
prevails in the Manning and Tsun Fa
district of Kwangsi province. 1t is
estimated that 10000 persons are
starving The people of Hongkong are
sending relief.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
WAR IN ARMENIA.
Revolutionary Bands of Armenans at
Brazil and Sasun.

Constantinople. May 12.-Armenian
revolutionary bands have entered the
districts OF Bayazid and Sasun, Arme.
MIA. from Russia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
AN OHIO BooDLER.

A Toledo Official Hypothecates a City
Bond of 5000.
Toledo, Ohio, May Thames K.
Wales. eX-deputy county treasurer and
ex-president of the city council, was
arrested today on charge of embez-
Element on complaint of former Treas
urer Yost The specific charge is that
Wales hypothetical 5000 city bond.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS MEET.

Session in ST. Louis.
ST. Louis, May 12.--The fourteenth
biennial session of the supreme coun.
Gil of the Catholic Knights of America
mas convened here for four days ses.
sion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-14
EMPEROR WAS MUM.

Diet Opened Without Any Reference
to Japan's Foreign Relations.
Yokohama, May 12.--The emperor
opened diet today i'll person and did
not allude TO foreign relations.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
Unfa miliar with the Subject.

One of the college clubs gave a recep-
ton last fall to the members Of the
football team. 1t was a great night
for the club. An important game
had just taken place, and the home
team had won. There were speeches
and songs and cheers. Finally some
one called for the trainer. For four
years he had been responsible for the
physical fitness of all the college
teams, and he was as proud Of their
excellence as any graduate present.
But his forte was deeds, not words.
Finally, however, he got warmed up
to the occasion, and this, according to
the New York Evening Post, is what
he said:
1.-THE only trouble up here" he be-
gan, lis the system. It's all wrong,
and we're lucky to have as good a
string as we've got over there" jerk
ing his thumb at the team. ITO illus
trate: The cry is Every man come
out but the men that come out amt
any good at their books, and the booky
ones amt strong enough for the field.
why, l remember when college
opened and the candidates trotted out.
l set my eyes on likely lad, and said
to Mr. Lamson and Mr.. Briggs, He's
a find; just what we've been looking
for Then he disappeared, and
didn't set eyes on him again till last
week. when l met him going to recita-
ton.
Hey, your says l. why haven't
you been out?'
"'Got a condition. says he.
why don't you work 1t off? l
asks.
been trying to- he growls, but it's
something | never studied before
"'What is itY says l.
English says he"
In the roar that followed this naive
tale the trainer had hard work to
make himself heard. He grew red in
the face, waved his hands deprecating-
ly,. and sat down, with the remark,
THE systems all wrong"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09

element has just entered into the CALI
culations of the coast-the construc-
ton of the Panama Canal-which will
ervolutionize whole departments of the
worlds trade and exercise a profound
influence for good or evil on the cities
of the Northwestern coast.
Many Of the events, 1t Is true, nota-
bly, the opening of the door to the far
East, are mostly promissory assets;
ture has not been without Its profound
effect on the growth of the Pacific cit
les and the attraction of energetic men
with money. To the Pacific ports will
ultimately come most of the trade of
the Philippines, worth sixty millions
annually, and a growing share of the
billion dollars or more of the annual
business of China, Japan. Siberia and
the Dutch East Indies. to say nothing
of the large foreign trade Of Australia
and New Zealand. Alaska, once re-
garded as hopelessly distant and ir-
reclaimable waste of mountains and
snow, Is also progressing with wonder
full rapidity, not only In its mines, but
in the development of its fisheries and
in the utilization Of It's forests and its
agricultural resources, so that to-day
the Alaskan trade Is of much import
ance.
While these world events were
crowding upon one another, the devel-
opment Of the country tributary to the
coast, upon which the solid progress
Of the cities must ultimately rest, was
going forward with unprecedented
rapidity. Western Canada was open
ing to settlement, is opening now, in
a marvellous manner; railroads were
building: schemes for irrigating the
arid lands were In course of develop
ment; crop production was increasing;
timber was being cut from an almost
inexhaustible supply, to supplement
the waning forests of Maine and Mich
igan; coal mines were being opened,
and salmon caught-all the forces Of
industry working together with a ra-
pidity which must always remain a
worlds wonder.-Century.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
HIS VERY BUSY DAY.
President Leads Very Strenuous
Life During His Stay
at Chicago.

Chicago, April 2.-President Roose-
welt fired the first gun of bis next cam
pa:gn at the Auditorium tonight, in
the shape of speech on the Monroe
doctrine. 1t sounded the close of the
busiest day the chief magistrate has
seen for many moons. From the time
his train bowled into Chicago, at $40
a., M, until he gave voice to his, ideas
on our foreign policy, he was the
strenuous life" personified. When
he reached the city he was only the
president of the nation; when he left it
he was doctor of laws as we'll, for
during the afternoon that title was con-
ferred upon him by Chicago university,
the institution whose magnificent walls
Rockefeller and his millions. The pres
ident spoke to the students of the
Standard Oil institution, and laid the
corner stone of their new school of law,
visited the Northwestern university,
where he spoke to the pupils of that
great college; attended a luncheon at
the Auditorium annex earlier in the
dav, and rode in a carriage over nearly
score of miles of Chicago's boule-
wards.
Early as it is in his great tour, he is
already hearing echoes of his lately
enunciated "marry and multiply doc
trine. At Northwestern university a
hearty laugh greeted his remark about
the number of children he saw about
him. ooh, we've got lots Of others at
home," came a voice from the crowd.
"Well, like the samples you have
here" he replied, and the general
laugh became a shout.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
TEST OPEN DOOR
NEW COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH
CHINA.
In One Phase 1t Was Drawn Espe-
pecially TO Test the Soundness of
Russia's Promise to Maintain
the Open Door Policy in Man.
churia.

Washington, April 1T is practi-
cally admitted here that the new COM
mercial treaty between the United
States and China has been in one phase
especially designed to test the sound
ness of Russia's promise to maintain
the open door in Manchuria. Ever
since the Russian occupation in 1900
the province has been practically gov
erned by Russians, who have regulated
all external trade.
American exports of great value have
entered Manchuria, and as the state de-
partment had no mind to lose the trade
to any other nation, it challenged Rus
sia's intention and received the specific
promise that the open door shall be
maintained.
The provision in the treaty now un-
der negotiation declaring Moukden and
its port, Takushan, at the mouth of the
Yaku river, open to foreign trade,
affords opportunity for the test.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
London First Nights.

1t was at the London first night of
one of his odd plays that George Ber-
nard Shaw came before the foOtlights
in answer to repeated and enthusiastic
calls for the author. He had just
opened his mouth to thank the APP
plauders when a voice from the gallery
called out, Il think the play was rot
tenn Mr.. Shaw looked up at him
quickly and said. Il agree with you
absolutely, but what chance do we two
stand against all these others" 1t
was another play of Mr.. Shaw's. one
that had been acted at private mat
inee, which he quit town rather than
see. At the end of the comedy, in an
swer to calls for the author, the stage
manager came out and read a note
from the author saying that, having
seen the play once he had gone many
miles into the country rather than risk
the danger of having to see it again.
Mr.. Mcclellan, the American drama
fist. who writes under the name or
Hugh Morton. also never saw a per-
Torrance of his uneven but remark
ably clever satire called 1.-THE Girl
from Up-There," and explained his ac-
tons by saying that he was paid for
writing the play. not for seeing IT.
Leslie's Monthly.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
Heavy snowstorms in North.

Washington, April 6.-General Gree
ley has received dispatch from the
signal officer of Alaska saying the con-
struction of the telegraph line is pro-
crossing in the Tanana valley as rapid
ly as possible under the present unfa-
vorable conditions. There have been
some heavy snowstorms in the Valdes
region which have impeded the work.
The Tanana and Good Pasture rivers
have broken up on account of the thaw,
which is precedented at this season
of the year.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
Pays $4,000 for q Calf.

Utica, N. Y, April 6.-Henry Ste
vens, of Tacoma, N. Y, has paid 81, 900
for a nine-weeks-old bull calf. The
mother of the calf is Saba Vale Con-
cordia, holder of the worlds seven and
thirty-day records for milk and butter
production. The sire is Beryl Wayne,
prize-winning bull. The calf was
born on January 20. and the price paid
for him is believed to be the largest
amount ever paid for a nine-weeks-old
animal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
A WORLDS WONDER.
Such Is the Rapid March of Events in
the Great Northwest.

In the Northwest everything seems
to have happened within the last ten
years; events which would be Of epoch
making Importance In any country at
any time have here crowded one upon
another with wanton prodigality, so
that the Northwesterner, pumped
down in the whirl of great things, can
himself hardly grasp their full signifi-
canoe, contenting himself with con-
fused superlatives.
Think of this march Of events! 1t
was barely eight years ago that the
gold fields of the Klondike were
brought to the knowledge of the world.
causing a rush of Americans to the
Northwest. and building up suddenly
new and important business for the
Puget Sound, ports, where the miners
QUILTED and took ship. Following the
Klondike excitement. came the various
Alaska discoveries. and Seattle and
Tacoma were and the the natural
headquarters for most of the supplies
shipped nOrthward as well as the en-
try point for the returning miners with
their treasure, not little of which is
left to enrich the people of the ports
Hardly had the gold excitement
Gained to the PAGES of a steady bust
ness enterprise when the Spanish War
broke out. and these Pacific cities were
thrown into the turmoil of visiting
battleships and Of provisioning and
transporting the army of the Philip
pines. Then came the opening trade
with our new insular possessions In
the Pacific. the Chinese War and its
call for equipment and Its stir of sol
diery and transports. followed by the
recent commercial expansion OF Japan,
with its trade demands. And now an
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
Portland Painters Declare Strike

Portland, Or, April 6.-Two hundred
and twenty union painters formerly
employed by the members of the Mas
ter Painters association have struck
for a minimum wage of $3.50 per day.
Twenty independent contractors have
signed the agreement to pay the higher
scale and their work will not be inter
rnpted. The higher scale was presented
in January and the association has said
from the first that the scale could not
be allowed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
ALL ARE SATISFIED.
Settlement of Wabash Controversy
Pleases Both Sides.


st. Louis, Mo-, April 6.-After four
months of controversy between the en-
ployes of the Wabash road and the off,
Gals of that system, during which at
one time a strike was imminent and
was only prevented by an injunction
restraining the employees from vacating
their positions, and which injunction
was dissolved last week Wednesday,
the differences were finally adjusted
and the controversy effctually and sat-
isfactorily settled Saturday evening.
The officials of the brotherhoods repre-
senting the employees declare that the
settlement is eminently satisfactory and
that sweeping victory was won by
union labor. The officials say that the
conference with their employees termi-
mated in satisfactory manner and that
their future relations would probably
be most harmonious.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
FIRST MOVE MADE.
isthmian Canal Company Preparing
for Transfer.

ARohy EfcDdElnR
for Transfer.
washington, April 3.-The Istbmian
Canal company has appointed a sub
committee to visit Colombia to inspect
the proposed Panama canal route with
view to complete the preparations for
transfer of the canal property to the
United States when the final details for
such transfer have been completed.
They will be accompanied by Major
william Black, corps of engineers, who
has been relieved from command of
the post at Washington barracks in or
der to serve under the commission in
connection with the purely engineering
Work OF the>canal. Major Black is an
expert In canal engineering work, and
one OF his duties will be the execution
of plan for the improvement of the
sanitary conditions of the canal route.
de acquired much practical knowledge
in that special branch of engineering
while serving as'engineer officer at Ha-
vana, where he initiated improvements
which have made that city clean and
healthful.
The proposed inspection of the canal
works and route will be made entirely
under the auspices of the existing canal
commission.
The new Panama canal commission
under the terms of the act passed at
the last session Of congress probably
will not be named until after the rati-
fication OF the canal treaty by Colombo ia.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
MUST DEPOSE EMPEROR.
Ultimatum Is Sent to the DOwager
Empress.

Shanghai, April 6. - Advices re-
ceived from Foucheng, province of HUI
pei, say that large detachment of HUI
nanese troops arrived at Foucheng yes
terday on their way to Sianfu, province
of Shensi. This Is regarded as con-
firmation Of the rumors that Prince
Tuan and Gen. Tung Fuh Slang have
sent an ultimatum to the dowager en-
press, insisting on the deposition of the
emperor and enforcement of Chun,
formerly heir apparent, and that other
wise they will make the provinces of
Shensi and Kensui separate kingdom,
with Sianfu as the capital.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
ALL POINTS CONCEDED.
America Given Same Rights in Tur-
key as Other Nations.

Washington, April 1.-The long-ex-
pected interview between United States
Minister Leishmann and the Sultan of
Turkey took place at Constantinople
yesterday. Minister Leishmann cabled
the state department that he had pre-
sented the presidents letter to the sui
tan, and had received satisfactory as
surances on all points mentioned.
These relate to the recognition of
diplomas issued by American colleges
in Turkey to native graduates, and a
general admission Of Americans in Tur-
key to the privileges enjoyed by other
natiOnalities.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
Andrade to Return.

Caracas, April Seen. Ignacio An
ufade, the former president of Venez-
uela, cabled to President Castro few
aays ago, asking the latter for author
Natlon, with guarantee of safety. to
return to Venezuela with his family,
assuring the president that he would
De loyal to the latter and endeavor to
assist him in preserving peace Presi-
uent Castro replied that Gen. Andrade
would be welcomed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
Violated Contract Labor Law.

Manila, April 6.-Collector Chutes
is here investigating violations of the
contract labor law. Several imported
German photographers complained tn
the governor that their wages were low,
that they had been deceived about the
conditions prevailing here and that
they had been forced tn work. An in
vestigation revealed the fact that many
of the German houses are importing
men under contract.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-04-09
For West Point and Annapolis.

Seattle, April 6.-Congressman W.
E. humphrey has selected the two
Young men on whom he will bestow the
coveted nominations for cadetships at
the United States military academy at
West Point and naval academy at Ann-
apolis. Samuel G. Lamping, Of Seat
tie. is nominated for the military acad-
envy and John Arthur Soule, of Kent,
for the naval academy.