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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
AN IoWAN is NAMED.
viii Represent the United States in
Settlement With Venezuela,

Washington, April 2.-Wiliam E.
Bainbridge of Iowa, formerly second
secretary of. the legation at Picking,
has been selected as representative of
the United States on the American
Venezuelan commission which will
meet in Caracas to adjust the claims
of this country against Venezuela.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
MAY PROMOTE ARMSTRONG.
Iowan to Be Made First Assistant Sec
retary of the Treasury.

Washington, April 2.-It is reported
at the treasury department that Rob-
ert B. Armstrong of Iowa, recently ap-
pointed second assistant secretary of
the treasury in charge of the customs
service, will be appointed first assist
ant to take the place of Milton e. Allies,
who has resigned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
TENEMENT HOUSE coLLAPsEs.
Fatal Accident Occurs in Louisville
This Morning.

Louisville, KY, April 1.-Two ne
groes were killed and two others badly
hurt and nine slightly injured by fall
ing walls in brick tenement house
this morning. Most of the victims are
women. The collapse caught the in
mates asleep in their beds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
MINERS CELEBRATE.
Observe Anniversary of Inauguration
Of Eight Hour.

Bussey, April. 2.-tspeciaD-A
large number OF visitors attended the
celebration of the fifth anniversary of
the eight hour work day held here yes
terday under the auspices of Local
Union No. So U M. w. ofsA. Address
es We're delivered by many OF the Off
cials of the miners organization and
prominent labor leaders. The celebra-
tion was ended last night by a dance
given in the Bussey hall.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
SILVER DEMOCRATS MEET.

Bryan and Stevenson Attend Confer
ence in Des Moines.
Des Moines April, 2.-Leading demo.
Gratis are arriving to attend the con-
ference of the silver democrats to be
held late this afternoon among them
being William jennings Bryan and Ad-
lai e. Stevenson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
Will Employ Many Men.

1t is announced that within two
weeks 1000 men will be employed
along the new line at different kinds
of work connected with the speedy
completion of the cutoff. Nearly all
the grading was finished last fall and
all of the small part remaining will be
ready for the steel by the time the
track layers reach it. The improve
ment will mean much to the travelling
public. as the new line will afford
something Ottumwa has never en-
joyed, direct route to Muscatine, Dav-
EXPORT and Rock Island. and it will
also give this city another direct line
to Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
SECTION MEN STRIKE.
Rock Island Employees at Cedar Rapids
Demand Higher Wages.

Cedar Rapids, April Especial y
The yard and section men of the Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific in this city
struck this morning for an advance in
wages from $1.50 to $1.75 per day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
BEGIN LAYING STEEL
GANGS HARD AT WORK ALONG
MILWAUKEE, CUTOFF.
First Steel Laid on East End of Cut.
Off Near Muscatine and Gang Will
Be Put to Work at Rutledse Next
Week to Go East.

Work has been begun on the Milwau-
kee cutoff between Muscatine and
Cone at the east end of the stretch of
track which extends from Davenport
to Ottumwa, and $50 men were on
Wednesday put to work on that part of
the new line laying Steel 1t is the in
tention of the contractors to begin
next week laying steel at Rutledge,
four miles north of Ottumwa. The
two gangs will meet near the center of
the cutoff, and in order to bring that
time about early the work is to be
pushed as fast as possible from Mus
catine and Rutledge simultaneously.
1t is hoped that by early fall trains
will be running over the cutoff. This
means great deal to Ottumwa and
to the small towns located along the
line of the new track.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
SUGAR WILL BE CHEAP.
ArbucIsles Make Cut of Cents Per
Hundred on Their Output.

New York, April 2.--Arbuckle Bros.
today announced further reduction of
5 cents per hundred in price OF refined
sugars
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
H. J. WING APPOINTED.
ExDeputy County Clerk is Made Agent
For Rock Island,

Eddyyille, April 1.-(SpeciaD-H. J..
Wing, formerly cashier of the Manning
and Epperson bank here and ex-deputy
county clerk, has been appointed agent
for the Rock Island here to succeed
G. e. Schmidt, who is to be trans
ferred to Knoxville.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
DowlE WILL CIRCLE THE GLOBE.
Plans Five Months Trip Around
World in 1904 With Wife and Son.

Chicago, April John Alexander
Dowie is arranging for a five months
trip around the world in 1904, after
the campaign in New York in the au-
tumn and winter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
FAILS IN LAuDANUM ROUTE.
Missouri Valley Woman Drinks
Draughts of Poison.

Missouri Valley. April 2.-Mrs. Nelse
Boyington failed in an atempt to sui
eide here. She drank laudanum but
the prompt arrival of the doctor with
a stomach pump saved her life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
RESORT TO ARBITRATION.
Denver Walters Go to Work But Viii
Settle Troubles Later.

Denver, April 2.-The cooks and
walters union and restaurant owners
association have agreed to settle their
differences by arbitration. The restau-
rants resumed business today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
IOWA EDITORS ARE TO MEET.

Southern Association Convenes at
Glenwood.
Glenwood, April 2.-The southwest
ern Iowa editorial association con-
venes here April "a. Great prepara-
tions are being made by the local as
sociation to entertain the visitors.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
MARTIAL LAW IN NICARAGUA
Minister Merry Reports Reign by
Force Rules.

Washington, April Minister Mer-
ry reports martial law has been pro-
claimed in Nicaragua.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
is INDICTED FOR CRIME.
Man Accused of Bisamy is to Be
Brought to Trial.

Kansas City, April 2.-Charles
Thorne, alleged to have three wives,
one OF whom lives at Acllley, has been
indicted by the grand jury here, on
the charge of bigamy. His other wives
live at Tecumseh, Neb., and Seward,
Oklahoma
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
CAT sMoTHERs AN IOWA INFANT

Ten Months Old Child of Colo
Farmer Has Fatal Playmate.
Des Moines, April 2.-The ten
months old child of j. H. Wightman,
farmer residing near Colo, was kill
ed last night by being smothered by
the family cat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-02
MAN FOUND WITH THROAT CUT.
Believed by the Police to be a Case
of Suicide.

Belle PLANE, April 2.-His throat cut
from ear to ear and his head and legs
crushed, the body of an unknown man
was found near here. The police be.
lieve the man suicided, though there
may have been foul work committed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
SERIOUS BREAKS m
IEVEES REPORTED
Crest of Flood Reaches Lower
River Points.
CRISIS WILL SOON BE PASSED
Mississippi River Falling, Except In
Louisiana Territory, Where the
Strain is Reported to Have Over
come the Levee System.

Vicksburg. Miss, april 4.-The mol
lybrook levee, which is part vi the
main system of entertainments miles
south of this place. gave way the
morning miles below Lake Provi-
denCe. on the Louisiana side.
Reports received from the vicinity
OF the break state that the entire sur
rounding county will be inundated, and
that fertile cotton lands Will be over
flowed BY the waters flowing through
the crevasse which IS hourly increas-
ing in its width.
II Is stated that it Is impractical To
stop the break now. and taat no efforts
can DE made for the checking Of the
fOGG
Much apprehension IS &c ny farm.
e-s and planters ae,.~ i0h, Prov
derle. and Il is foarei TIA, details
VIII show greater loss than The fre,
reports stated. Il IS said that -he
damage nov Is beyaaE estimating.
The wete- which is usss.2s through
the crevass-. after 1ooGing the lands
behind il. VII pass into the Red rive
and flow back into the mississippi
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
AFTER PARIS GAS BUSINESS.
Attempt Of Americans TO Secure Fran
chise Arouses Paris Officials.

Ni'fSG FN'SSS~o
Paris. April ct is reported that
the project OF American capitalists
to purchase the Paris gas franchise is
playing a considerable part in the
present bitter political controversy be-.
fore the municipal council aroused by
the question of extending the fran
elise
Several newspapers have asserted
that one Of the leading companies
seeking the franchise is an American.
and The Matin says Rockefeller inter
ests controlled four-ffths OF its capt
tai. This has brought out sharp
letter Of denial. which The Matln pub.
fishes from leading French capitalists
interested in the company. After
referring 10 the report that The Rock
efellers control the concern the letter
says:
our project IS not Ame.ica but IS
French. It's organization VIII he
French and its administration viii be
exclusively French"
The letter further denies the report
that some Of the RELIGIONS orders own
part of the cownaHys stock.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
PRESIDENT IN WISCONSIN.
Entertained by Officials Of Madison
and the Badger State


Madison, Wis. April 4.-The special
train carrying president Roosevelt and
party arrived here az four o'clock this
morning The president remained on
the train. resting until O'Clock, when
he was met by party OF state. legis-
lative and city officials headed by Gov.
ernor LaFOllette and Mayor Groves,
and escorted 10 the capitol.
The governor ana mayor rode in the
carriage with the president The
University regiment and company G.
Of the first regiment. state militia. with
a mounted guard. acted as escort in
the march from the depot 10 the state
house. At 9.20 O'Clock the president
was ushered into the assembly hall Of
the capitol where he addressed The
legislature n joint session and about
700 guests invited by card
The president then made u socor ?
address 20 p large crowd not able.
through lack Of room. 10 gain admit
lance - tho building. from q stand
erected 1T the entrance. Nu,Iow.u-
this the president horl a reception 20
state officers and memIc.s Of HE Iy1ta
Iaturc In the executive Office
STEAMER HARD AGROUND.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
HvmeEa Ereak Closed.

New Orleans. April 1.-THE work OF
strengthening the cribbing at Hymelia
creyasse continued today. L is eN-
pected 10 he completed tomorrow when
the whole structure will be sacked.
There are no signs OF weakness and
II is now generally agreed that the
crevasse will be finally closed. Tho
river here today measured 200 feet. q
rise of one-tenth foot in the past 20
hours. Reports from all Louisiana
levees continue 10 be favorable, al
though a force OF men have been sent
60 repair a weak spot near Innis. La.
In POinte Coupe Parish.
The weather is bright and clear.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
Proclaimed Himself Leader Of YAquI
Indians and Was Captured.

Tucson, Ariz.. April 6.-The Mexi,
can Herald publishes a report of the
capture and execution Of John Dyer,
the Arizona newspaper man who is
reputed to have recently proclaimed
himself leader Of the Yaqui Indians
in Sonora
The capture was made by the
Fourth battalion of Mexican regulars
near Bucuma, state Of Sonora. accord
ing 10 The Herald. and Dyer was i'm.
mediately tried by cOurtmartial and
shot. Dyer. during his brief leader,
ship Of the Yaqui's earned the name
OF "El Renogrado.' on account of his
alleged inhuman cruelty to Mexican
women and white men.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
Passengers Landed. but Fart Of Crew
Is Left in Great DANCER.

IS Lett IN Great Danger.
San Francisco. April 6.--At an early
hour this morning the passengers and
two Of the crew Of the steamer Al
hiOn River, which is fast on the rocks
at Boedga Point. were landed in this
city by the tug Defiance
Seven men remained on the wreck
ana were burning signals Of distress
The wind was blowing a gale. and
their rescue seemed a difficult task.
The live-saving crew from Point Bo-
nita, with their lifeboat. were on the
revenue cutter Mccullough. near the
wrecked vessel. and were using every
effort 10 save the men on the lost
steamer.
Seafaring men believe they viii be
rescued, though their position il eX.
tremely p.ecarious owing 10 the fact
that a strong wind is blowing off the
cost.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
Will SETTLE DIFFERENCES.
Wabash Railroad and rs Employees
VIII Reach Agreement.

st. Louis. April 4-Eyorytr.n-
seems To point 10 the amicable al.
iustment. within a short time. Of the
differences existing between the Va
bash Railroad company and It's EN-
piOyes.
Thursday attorneys for parties 70
the controversy held several confer.
enCeS. which had for their purpose
the paving Of the way for a resump.
ton Of negotiations between railroad
officials and brotherhood men. brok.
en- of on March 3. by the issuance Of
Judge Adams writ OF injunction.
II is stated that at these confer
ences many OF the minor differences
were disposed OF and the field cleared
for the discussion Of the main griev-
anCes.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
Will NOT GRANT DisPEN5ATl0N

Pope Refuses TO Sanction VaoderbiIt.
Nelson Marriage.
Chicago April 6.-Thc Rooord-Her.
aids New York correspondent says:
Owing to the reception Of orde 5
from the propaganda at Rome. Arch.
bishop Farley Will not ofiCiate at the
wedding Of Reginald c. Vanderbilt
and Miss Cathleen Nelson. Positive
instructions have been received by the
Rome Catholic hierarchy Of the United
States. fOrbdding them to ofiiciate at
any more weddings in which one OF
the contracting parties is a non-Cath-
Ole
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
Special River Bulletin

Washington. April Special river
bulletin:
The Mississippi food situation is IN
changed. The river is stationary at
ckshurg. with a stage Of 51.2 and has
risen.1 foot at New Orleans. standing
n 20.2 feet this morning.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
cAReOLIc ACID ENDED TERM.
White Convict Poisons BIoodhounds
and Then Himself.

White Convict Poisons BIoodhounds
and Then Himself.
Montgomery. Ala, April 6.-News
reached the city Friday of the suici!"
of Edgar Williams. a white convict.
at the camp of w. w. Warn, at Sam
ford COvington county. He drank
carbOlic acid
No cause Is known for the deed
Before killing himself he poisoned sew
eral bloodhounds belonging to the
company. worth about $500.
He was sentenced to two years, but
his time would have expired next No
vembeT.
He was buried az Wetumpka this az
teT7oon.
Big LUMBER MILL BURNED.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
Foundry Burre AZ JaLlet. m.

Joliet, H.. April 6-Fire carly TO-
day destroyed the foundry building Of
the Bates Machine company's plant
here. cntailins d loss of $4,000. Par.
tally insured The fire caught from
ahe coke oven in the foundry.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10
FRATERNITY MAN DEAD.
One of Seven Who Founded the PSI
Epsilon Seventy Years AGO

New York. April 6.-GeOrge Wash
Ing futile. one of the seven stud bn.s
of Union college. Schenectady. who in
November, 1898. founded the Psi Up
silcn fraternity. is dead at his home
In Bath. \. Y. The only survivor now
of the seven founders Of the Psi Up
siIon society IS General E3waId Mar
tindaIo Of San Diego. Cal
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-10

Dry Kiln end Box Care Destroyed BY

Moultrie, Ga, April 6.-The big dry
kiln al Corbett's MALLS. owned By Az
cock Bros. was destroyed by fre Fri
day evening The loss "a $4,000. -Four
box cars standing near the mill were
also destroyed. There was no insur-
ancA
FORMER AMERICAN EXECUTED.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
Report That Japan Was Buy
ing Wheat In India Caused
Big Demand
A DROP IN THE HOG MARKET
Receipts Were Not Excessive, But De-
mand Was Light Cattle About
steady-Good Cash Demand for
Wheat-corn Closed Lower on Sell
ing by Prominent Longs.

Chicago, Oct. 16.--Wheat was strong
today on active demand from traders
who bought literally on a private re-
port from Liverpool to the effect that
Japan was buying wheat in India. De-
cember opened Is lower to u higher at
1898 to 79A, advanced to SOS, blu. re-
house selling Minneapolis and Duluth
receipts were $50 cars, local rec eipts
l04 cars.
The cash situation In all markets
was the predominating influence. and
prices advanced on wheat offerings.
December closed cent higher at S0la.
Local operators We're disposed 10 sell
corn today, Influenced by lower cables
and the market ruled easier. Deem
Der opening shade to Il a IS lower at
45ls to ASS. Trading WAS quiet and
prices showed little change. Rec Alpts
were 1923 cars.
The market continued heavy with de-
mand light. December closed weak
X a " lower at 447s.
Oats opened easier on the reports of
December Amss lower at Sc II 36ss
and held fairly steady. Receipts We're
21l cars.
Increased stocks of provisions had
some effect on prices today and With
lower hog market caused a weaker
tone Trading was extremely quie..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
To DEFEND MoNRoElsM.
Officers Sent to South America to
Study the Country.

Washington, Oct 16.--The general
stan of the army has decided to send
agents into South America to study
military conditions there as prepare
ton for war involving the United
States which may be fought in that
part of the world.
This policy is based on the conclu-
sion that the next conflict OF the
American government will be for the
maintenance of the Monroe doctrine.
1t is said to be the opinion of the gen
eral staff that hostilities ultimately
viii come with one or more European
powers over the principles embraced
in President Monroe's message.
The important mission to Venezuela
and TO the isthmus Of Panama from
which Captain c. b. Humphrey and
Lieutenant Il. Y. ID. Murphy returned
to Washington yesterday was under
taken at the instance of the war de-
partment in June, two months before
the general staff law went into effect.
In following out the departments ex-
ample the general staff is To collect
data on much more extensive scale.
and several army officers Will start for
South American capitals at once. They
will be accredited as military attaches
to the United States legations. The
officers have been selected from
among the younger men of the gen.
eral staff, whose membership COM
prises the pick of the army. Not one
OF them. 1t Is claimed, owed his pref
erence to any political or social con-
sideration.
Behind the activity OF the general
staff is understood to be a reason more
immediate than the mere opinion that
the maintenance of the Monroe doc
trine will be settled by force of arms.
1t has come to the knowledge of the
authorities that military agents of
European countries are busily collect
Ing Information at to the character OF
the roads, the country generally and
the food supply in South America.
While the Well established army staff
organizations of Europe have been
collecting data of this nature for many
years III other territory, they have not
heretofore devoted themselves to Latin
America. The awakening Of their in
teres. in this connection is naturally
regarded with suspicion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
coursino Results at Friend.

Friend. Neb.. Oct. 16.Hasty Hazel.
the fine puppy and property of e. f.
Horne, Of Seldom, Kan, put out Bon
nil, Clair. owned by H. e. Riley. of
Friend, Neb in the final race of the
puppy stake of the Friend coursing
meet. The first round in allage stakes
was run during the afternoon. with
sixty dogs entered from nearly every
state in the west. Many of the con-
testants at the slips were among the
finest hounds in America and the stake
is rich one. Yesterdays results fol-
low:
Puppy stage, fourth round. dogs and
owners--Son Clair, owner c. l.. Root,
New Richland, Mimi, beat Lady
Bright, l.. r. Bartels. Denver; Bonnie
Clair, II. E. Riley, Friend. Neb., beat
Dolly Grey, owned by Ryan & Whit
taker, Chapman, KAN; Hasty Hazel, G.
f. Horne. Selden. Kan. beat Mukoka,
G. H. Dougall, Butte. Mont.
Semi final-Bonnie Clair put out Son
Clair and Hasty Hazel ran a bye.
Final round-Hasty Hazel beat Bon
ME clair. winning the stake. Bonnie
Clair runner up and Son Clair third.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-16
OPEN MARKET DEMANDED.
Secretary of Asiatic Association Thinks
America Should Take Action.

America Should axe Action.
New York, Oct. l6.-The following
officers We're chosen at the annual
meeting of the American Asiatic asso-
President-Silas ID. Webb. New
York.
T'reasurer-James S. Fearon, New
York
Secretary-John Ford. New York.
President Webb. in his address, called
attention to the completion of the Pa
cific cable and the signing of the new
treaty with China both events, he said,
of great benefit to the country. In con-
nection with the Chinese situation he
said that the attitude of some Of the
European powers. Russia in particu
lar. should be at present cause of
much solicitude, and he advised an
emphatic expression of views on this
subject to the administration.
The commercial situation, he thought
was generally disappointing. the polit-
ical uncertainties In Japan tending to
make merchants and financial interests
cautious, while in China political con-
fusion combined with the advance in
silver had made mercantile ventures
too much of a lottery for the careful
investor.
The report Of the secretary, John
Ford, also laid emphasis on the Man
churian situation, stating that, in de-
fiance of agreement, the foreign ad-
ministration of the port of New
Chwang with all its injurious conse-
quences to American trade and the oc
cupation by Russia of the eastern prov
inces We're still in force.
The nature Of the demands form
ulated as conditions precedent to with
drawal" the report Went on to say,
suggests that they have been pur
posely made impossible to acceptance in
order to justify continued occupa
ton.
The time has evidently come for the
government and people of the United
States" Mr. Ford said, ITO recognize
and accept the fun measure of their
responsibility in dealing With this ques
ton The question Immediately before
our government is the preservation of
an omen market for American products
in Manchuria.
Beyond and above all considerations
affecting the present or the future of
American trade in Manchuria and in
the eighteen provinces in China south
of the great WALL the report continued,
lis the larger question Of the position
of the United States as one of the
great powers of the Pacific with an
interest in the development of its com
merce closed and more vital than that
of any other industrial nations
The acquisition of the Philippines
and the construction of the isthmian
canal would be meaningless if the trade
Of Asia is not to figure largely in cal
culations for the future commercial
development of this country.
Mr.. Ford declared that this govern
ment must act now with unmistak