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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
CAPITOL Improvement Report.

Senator A. B. Funk, of Spirit Lake,
is in the city. to begin work on the re-
port of the capitol improvement COM
mission. In this report it will give
an account of its stewardship to the
governor and the coming general as
sembly. The report will cover all ex-
penditures which have been made,
many of which, such as the cleaning
of woodwork and repair windows,
etc, were not included in the con-
tracts let. The report will also furnish
an estimate of the sum which will be
required to complete the work as out
lined by the preliminary com mmission.
with such additions as the experience
of the present commission has devel-
oped.
E. P. Shoentgen of Council Bluffs,
who, along with Professor Cumming,
of this city. and Mr.. Funk, is mem
ber of the commission. arrived in the
city Thursday night. The commission
will meet today for the purpose OF
inspecting the progress of the i'm.
provement 1t is still expected that
the work which has been in progress
this summer, including the new heat.
ing, ventilating and lighting systems
new elevators and new roof. will be
entirely completed by the time the
legislature meets in January, and can
be tested by Dec. /.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
MAY Be USED
KNOXVILLE ASYLUM BUILDINGS
ADMIRABLY FITTED FOR, WoM-
EMS REFoRMAToRY.

Des Moines, Oct9.-The state board
of control will recommend that the
state buildings at Knoxville, erected
for an industrial home for the blind,
be made use of to house the state re-
formatory or women, now located by
law at Anamosa penitentiary, but in
fact not in existence. The buildings
are standing there idle, representing
an investment of about $50,JUU. Chair
man Cownie says they are admirably
adapted for the uses of the reforma-
tory. The legislature provided for a
reformatory but did not provide the
funds to start it. and the district
judges refuse to send women to the
reformatory SO longisa isas it is q part OF
the state penitentiary.
There is very great need for a re
formatory for women, said Mr.. Cow
ME. "At present there is nothing that
can be done with present large class
of women who might be reformed, but
who cannot be sent to the state prison
One over 16 cannot be accepted at
Mitchellville, and yet there are many
between 16 end 50 who ought to be
in some Institution, and not be allow
! ed to go free to sink deeper in vice
and to carry others 18th them.
The buildings at Knoxville are 5gooe
and have been well cared for. They
are not adapted to any other purpose
than reformatory. The board viii
strongly urge they be used by the state
| for something
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
CASTLE OUT
AUDITOR OF PosToFFlcE RE.
SIGNS FOR PERSONAL
REASONS.

Washington, Oct 9-H. A. Castle,
auditor for the postoftice department,
has resigned The resignation takes
effect when Castles successor quail
fies. Castle said that he rendered his
resignation last spring. but when the
investigation in the postofiice depaiss
men affairs We're begun Secretary
tary Shaw asked him to remain He
adds as his reason for resigning that
he found it necessary TO give his at
tention to private business.
Knows of No Charges.
In reply to the question as to wheth-
er his resignation had been induced
by any charges connected with the in
vestigation into the affairs of the post
Office department, Castle replied in the
negative. II know of no charges" he
said. "If there were any, would not,
of course, be allowed to resign. The
only criticism on myself of which I
am aware was made by Tulloeh and I
made reply to his statement last May.
viii Have Answer Ready.
II have of course seen the newspa-
per statements that would be reflect
ed upon by reports to be made by
Bristow and by Bonaparte and Conrad.
I know nothing as to the accuracy Of
this report and can only say shah be
prepared to answer any criticisms
when made.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
NEW COURSE GETS ATTENTION.
Party of Young Englshmen May Come
to Ames to Study Farm Mechanics

Ames, Oct. &C. F. Rush of Kent
England. has written G. ]. Zintheo,
professor of farm mechanics in the
Iowa State college at Ames, for iufor
nation as to fees and details of the
work in farm machinery, farm motors
farm drainage, etc Rush is organic
ing secretary of party forming in
England to come to this country early
in 1904 to study agriculture, who plan
il the work is as anticipated, to take
a years course in farm mechanics al
Ames. This department was instituted
at Ames less than a year ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
RUSSIA
HOLDS ON
NO INDICATIONS OF ANY IDEA OF
THE BEAR LEAVING MAN.
CHURiA.
POSITION is STRONGER
The Car Apparently Has Complete
Control and Has Practically Frozen
Out Japan, Besides Giving the 9th
er Nations Set Back.

New Chwang, Manchuria, Oct. g.
The Russians are taking steps to re-
store the government of New Chwang
to the Chinese, but are fastening the
erection of extensive government bull
dings. Reports from northern Man
churia indicate that no movement is
being made towards evacuating.
Russia viii Stay.
Peking, Oct. 9.-The lack of any in
tlmation from Russia or any other
source of arrangements having been
made for the evacuation of Manchuria
is accepted here as proof of Russia's
final abrogation of the Manchurian
convention, which set yesterday, Octo-
Der s, as the date for the withdrawal
of the Russians from that territory.
Reports have been received showing
that preparations are being made for
the concentration of Russian troops at
Liaoyang and Port Arthur, where the
building of large barracks continues.
Japan Loses Power.
AS the Chinece- American commerc.
cial treaty. which was signed at shang
hal yesterday does not fix date for
the opening of Mulden and Tatungtao
Russia's position in regard to Man
churia remains practically unchanged
while England, the United States and
Japan, particularly the latter, loses
prestige III Corea in favor of Russia
who is now apparently irresistible in
the far east The Japanese are for the
present completely foiIed, notwith-
standing the forcible policy manifest
ed by them in declining to countenance
the Russian memorandum of last year
which proposed the recognition of Jap
anese predominance in Corea in return,
for Japan's sanction of Russia's perma.
nent occupation of Manchuria. The
fact that Japan had refused to accedt
| to the proposal mas jElst Beepnl e known
here privately. The Information ma!
just been cabled to the emperor of Co
rea.
The fact that the Chinese-Americar
treaty does not accomplish the open
ing of Manchuria and other regions
in North China has largely relieved
the ministry from the fear of japanese
and British opportunities.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
From Fridays Daily

Hon. j, P. Dolliver, Iowa's Junior
senator, one of her most gifted sons
and one of the few political speakers
to whom it is a pleasure to women to
listen, will deliver an address at the
Grand opera house Friday evening, Oc-
tober IL. An especial invitation is ex-
tended to the women to be present.
Senator Dolliyer is a most elouuent
speaker. His speech upon this occa-
sion will be as clean cut, as well pre-
pared and thought out, as polished in
its presentation and scholarly in treat.
ment as the most high class lecture
He does not stoop to the customary
political harangue but every sentence
is worthy careful consideration and is
in keeping with the dignity OF his of
fee. The address will be along the
! line of the political issues of the day
and every woman whether interested
in these subjects or not will find it a
pleasure and profitable to be present
Coming Meetings.
The following is a partial list oi
the speakers, places. and dates fol
the republican meetings in Wapellc
county previous to election.
Saturday. Oct. II, Comprehension
Fl. L. Waterman, Hon. w. w. Epps
Emmett Work.
!, Monday, Oct. 19-Agency, Hon. S
H. Harper, Hon. A. w. Buchanan
| Thursday, Oct. %, Kirkville- Hon
Ellsworth Rominger. Bloomfield
Hon. H. L. Waterman, Hon. A. W. Blu
| chanan.
Friday, Oct. 23, Eddyville-Hon. j
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
ELEVATOR BURNS.
Fire at Missouri Valley Destroys
Building and Grain.

Missouri Valley, Oct. 9.-Fire in the
elevator of the Updike Grain compa-
ny, in this city yesterday destroyed
property to the value of S250,OO0, in
Guiding the grain stored in the build
ing and the elevator itself. About
100000 bushels of grain was in the
elevator. The entire buildings was
in flames when the firemen reached it
and their efforts were directed toward
saving the engine house and adjoining
buildings. The wind was high at the
time and it was impossible to approach
the burning elevator from the side to-
ward which the flames We're reaching.
The insurance will cover the loss on
both elevator and its contents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
DEATH OF MISS SPENCER.
She Was Sister of Judge H. {. Deemer
of Supreme Court.

Council Bluffs, Oct. 9.--Miss Marie
Deemer, sister of Judge H. E. Deemer
of the Iowa supreme court, died at
the home of her father, j. A. Deemer
in this city yesterday. She had been
a sufferer from heart disease for years
and this fall had to give up her work
as teacher in the public schools. More
recently it was thought she was i'm
PROVING, but a relapse came and took
her away almost before it was realized
she was in Q. really dangerous condi
tion. No arrangements have been
made for the funeral services.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
WOMEN FIGHT.
Use Rocks AS Weapons-one May
Die.

Farmington, Oct. 9.-In street fight
yesterday, Mrs. w. w. Wholesome, Sc
verely wounded Mrs. Susan Dawson.
Both women reside on Dry Ridge, two
miles from this place. Mrs. Dawson s
daughter has been working at the
home of Mrs. Wholesome.
Mrs. Wholesome appeared in town
with Mrs. Dawson's daughters cloak.
When the women met at the postoffice
Mrs. Dawson accused Mrs. Wholesome
of wearing her daughters clothes.
The two women left the postoffice
and when outside Mrs. Dawson threw
a heavy rock at Mrs. Wholesome
who picking up the rock. hammered
Mrs. Dawson on the head with it un
til she was unconscious and the doc.
tors say she will die. Mrs. Wholesome
| started for home, but she was arrested
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
B. F. JONES ESTATE is LARGE.
Steel Masnate Leaves s17,236,6ea, Be.
eides Much in Realty.

Pittsburg. Oct. 9.-The inventory of
the personal estate of B. F. Jones, the
steel manufacturer, which has been
filed at the courthouse, shows person
atty valued at s17,236, ,663. OF this
sum $14,S79,615 is in stock, $l.G49,0S9
in bonds, S349, 9,499.S4 in cash, 1910, TAO
in notes, and there is owing by yari.
Gus persons $56,719.Sz This is not
the entire value of the estate, howev.
er, as Mr.. Jones also possessed large
tracts of real estate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
GIRLS IN A
HOT FIGHT
STUDENTS AT wAsHssuRN COL
LEeE IN KANSAS HAVE
FIERCE COLOR FIGHT.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. 9.-on the big
stage OF the Washburn college chapel
in front of an audience of 500 people
there was fierce color fight between
girls of the freshman and sophomore
classes today, Tables We're overturn-
ed clothes We're torn, hats lost and
eyes blacllened in the fight. 1t. was
fully twenty minutes before the ia
Guilty could separate the two bands
and restore peace.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
MAYOR AND COUNCIL AT WAR.
Barricade at crsston Torn Down by
Mayor j. C. Sullivan.

Craston. Oct. 9-Armed with a
hatchet, Mayor ]. C. Sullivan yester-
day afternoon destroyed q barricade
ordered. by the council along the Sum
NIT hotel building, and the fight be-
tween the mayor and the council may
so into the courts.
For years councils have been en-.
deavoring to have a permanent walk
laid, and early in the spring the old
walk was condemned and a new one
ordered. The owners failed to act
and the street commissioner was in
structed to barricade the walk Twice
The barricade has been demolished
and twice rebuilt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
RICE WELL
KNOW N HERE
NATIONAL ORGANIZER FOR MIN.
ERs' UNION SENTENCED TO
z.ss. JAIL.
ONCE RAN FOR CONGRESS
Was Last Fall a Candidate on the
Socialist Ticket Against John r.
Lacey and John Rees els Accused
of Violating injunction and Fined.

Knoxville Tenn. Oct 9.--Frank L..
Rice, national organizer for the United
Mine Workers of America together
with R. Vaughn, ]. H. Saylor. G. L..
Rice and j. L. Andrews. have been SEN
fenced my Chancellor Klye to serve
100 days in the jail at Clinton, Tenn,
and to pay total fine of $3.50. They
are charged with violating injunctions
and molesting non-union miners while
at work in the mines near here Thirty
one other union men We're arrested on
the same charge and were released.
Rice and his colleagues have appealed
the case.
John P. White of Oskaloosa, secre-
tary treasurer OF the United Mine
Workers of district IS, which includes
Iowa, was in Ottumwa today and was
asked regarding the above named f.
L. Rice. MI White states that Rice
is the same man who ran for congress
last fall on the socialist ticket against
John p Reese and John F. Lacey, the
democratic and republican candidates
respectively. Rice was for some years
a resident of Avery and was employed
in the mines there. He has been
prominent in the affairs of the union
in Iowa and last spring, just before
leaving for Tennessee. he was on the
board of arbitrators which settled the
trouble between the Phillips Fuel Co.,
OF this city and some OF its employees.
Has Done Good Work.
Speaking Of Mr.. Rice Secretary
White this morning said: Rice has
been in Tennessee since last spring
and has been doing splendid work. He
is now national organizer for the unior
and has removed to Knoxville with the
idea of making his home there in the
| future. l am sorry but not much sur
i prised to loasa that he has been sen
fenced to a jail term. Oftcollfse ~
has appealed his case and hope he
may win"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
TEST THE wAsHHousE LAW.
Operator and Illinois Officials Begin
Case for Supreme Court.

Springfield, H., Oct. 9.-For the
purpose of testing the washhouse act
passed by the last legislature and car
rying it to the supreme court Charles
A. Starne, operation OF the West End
coal mine in this city. was served last
night with a warrant charging him
with violating the act. Starne agreed
TO an immediate nearing and was fined
$100 and costs. He said that he re-
fused to establish a washhouse for the
miners and employees of his mine Re
cause he believed the act to be uncon-
stitutional and class legislation.
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THE coLDEsT MORNING.

Thermometer Registered 80 Degrees
at a. m. and Heavy Frost Seen.
This morning the coldest weather
this fall was experienced. At Z o'clock
the thermometer registered 80 de-
grees, which is colder than the at
mosphere has been since last winter.
A heavy frost could be seen this morn
ing, although it is thought only slight
damage was done, owing to the fact
that it was heavier in the lowlands
than elsewhere
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
NEW MEN
In HARNESS
RECENTLY APPOINTED BRITISH
MINISTER'S ASSUME THEIR
DUTIES TODAY.

London, Oct. 9-The new cabinet
ministers have assumed their duties
the offices having been exchanged at
privy council meeting held by King
Edward at Buckingham palace this
morning. All the retiring officials
and their successors were present
with the exception of the duke of De
vonshire, late lord president of the
council and Arnold-Forster, the new
war secretary. The latter was indis
posed and the former was subsequently
received in private audience by the
king.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
ATTORNEYS FOR PROPONENTS
IN WINNER CASE.
CLAIM VERDICT WAS UNIV ARRANTED
Ask For Judgment Notwithstanding
Verdict and For New Trial if Judg.
ment is Not AIlowed-Divorce De.
crees siened-court Adiourns.

From Fridays Daily.
Motions for judgment notwithstand-
ing the verdict of the jury and for a
new trial in case this motion is over
ruled were filed today in the district
court by the attorneys for the propo.
nents in the Winner will case. Yes
terday the jury returned a verdict in
favor Of the contestants, setting aside
the alleged will of the late J. N Win
ner, which left the bulk of his prop
cry to the two sons, Mark and Chas.
!. Winner. w. w. Cory. A G. Steck and
j. ]. Smith We're the proponents at.
tor11ess ,, a.. the. stated yesterday
that the case would be carried to the
supreme court if need be in order to
have the jury's verdict set aside.
Grounds For Motions.
The grounds for the motion for
judgment Notwithstanding the jury's
verdict is that the finding that the al
legged will was procured by undue in
fluence had no support in the evi-
dence. especially since the jury found
that the deceased was in sound mind
when he executed the will.
The motion for the new trial was
filed to be used as a substitute for the
motion to set aside the jury's yer-
diet in case the latter motion is
oyerruled. The attorneys for the pro-
ponents claim that the verdict was
the result of passion and prejudice
and they claim further that the judge
erred in his instructions to the jury
Court adjourned this morning until
motions will be heard
Grandmother Gets Child.
The habeas corpus case of Fred D
Watts VS.. Fannie and Gus Carlson fol
the custody of Mabel May Watts, the
4 year old daughter of the plaintiff
and granddaughter of the defendants
/ was settled yesterday afternoon wher
! Judge Vermilion ruled in favor of the
grandparents, in whose custody ths
| child was left by her mother at hel
| deathbed.
Today's Session.
| But very little was done in the dis
trict court this morning. Divorce de
crees We're signed in the cases of R
D. Euber VS.. H. d. Euber and Alice
4 Streeby VS.. Andrew Streeby. Jane
! Grace Browns whose petition for di
vorce from her husband Chas. Browr
was fled some time ago, was allowed
! $100 temporary alimony this mornins
4 pending the hearing of the case. 1
was ordered that a decree in the cast
OF the j. w. Botorff VS.. West View
Cemetery association injunction cas-.
/ will be rendered during vacation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
DESERTED TOWN TO BE SOLD.
Hamburg S c., Opposite Augusta, Ca,
Is Officially Declared Dead.

Augusta, Ca. Oct. 9.-The once
thriving town of Hamburg, S. c., just
across the river from here, will be de
clared dead and the unused streets
sold by the state. Yesterday, Claim
Agent McLauren Went over the de
serted town and reports officially that
Hamburg is a deserted village and the
sale of the streets will be recommend
ed. The town once had several thous
and inhabitants and did large bust
ness.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
Patterson Is Threatened.
RAILROAD EXPENSES HEAVIER.
Coal and Labor on Wisconsin Central
Check Net Earninas Increase,

= TT sJ>7 'FrN'l -exOSs1 =
Milwaukee, Oct 9.-Increased cost.
of coal and labor is given by Presi-
dent Whitcomb as the reason for the
increase in expenses of the Wisconsin
Central during the last year. The an.
nual meeting of the road will be held
next Tuesday and the stockholders
will have presented for their inspection
at that time statement showing that
with no increase in mileage the gross
earnings have increased S610,39S for
the twelve months ending June 80. The
total net earnings were $2,445,699.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
WABASH HAS GOOD YEAR.
Annual Report viii Be Submitted at
Toledo. Oct. 13.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 9.-The four.
teenth annual report of the Wabash
Railroad company will be submitted
at meeting of stockholders at Toledo
Oct. 49, The report, which covers
last years operations to June so, 1908.
shows a total revenue from all sources
of $21,60S,756, operating expenses
and other charges $17,350,S05, net rev
enue after payment of interest on
bonds 81 ,22S ,43S and surplus of
S196,150 to profit and loss account. af-
ter the payment of sinking fund
charges and dividends on debenture
a bonds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
POISON IN WATER.
IL is Alleged That Soldiers AT Cripple
Creek Were Nearly Killed.

Cripple Creek. Colo, Oct. 9.--It is
alleged an attempt was made We'd
nesday to poison the garrison at Camp
Elphaso, when sixtythree men in the
command were laid on their backs
with cramps and diarrhoea All have
recovered. 1t is believed poison was
placed in the water tank from which
the water is taken for domestic p,lr-
poses. Many miners We're also affect
ed. The camp is in command of Ma
jer Armitage. The officers kept quiet
about the affair until today. hoping to
discover the perpetrators of the act.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
Miners viii Prosecute.

Cripple Creek. Oct. 9.--In district
court today information was filed
against Brigadiar General John Chase,
Adiutant General Sherman Bell and
Judge Advocate. Major Thomas E. Nc
Clelland in behalf of the five striking
miners, charging unlawful arrest and
detention in the military guard house.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
ELECTIONS AT AND 10 CENTS
Expense of Seats in Virginia House of
DELEGATES and Senate

Richmond, Va, Oct. 9.-Aceording to
the bills OF election expenses just filed
here it cost Delegate j. r. Cation of
Alexandria just cents to become a
member Of the house of delegates and
Senator Harding Walker spent 10
cents in his campaign. This is due to
the Barksdale pure election law which
forbids the expenditure of any money
at elections.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
SAILS TO INVITE MENELlk.
Consul General r. P. Skinner Goes as
Messenger to Abyssinian King.

New York, Oct. 9.-Robert P. Skin,
ner, American consul general at Mar
seilles sailed yesterday for Havre, by
the French liner La Touraine to visit
King Menelik Of Abyssinia and per.
suade him to come to the st. Louis ex
position as the guest of Uncle Sam
Mr. Skinner will also try to perfect a
commercial treaty with the king that
will be advantageous to American ex
port and he will make study of the
flora and fauna of Abyssinia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
BROWNS OUT CORN AND WHEAT.
Much Bottom Farm Land Along the
Mississippi Under Water.

Quincy. H.. Oct. 9.-The Mississippi
last night was two feet ten inches
above the danger line, being fifteen
feet ten inches. 1t is believed that
it will so up to eighteen feet. All
the bottom farm land between Hanni-
bal and Keokuk is under water and
the late corn and what winter wheat
has heen soKn will be a total loss.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
MARKET WAS WEAK.
United States Steel and Consolidated
Copper Were Low Today.

New York, Oct. s-The stock mar
ket showed considerable weakness
soon after opening today. New low rec
ords Were made in United States Steel
common and Amalgamated Copper.
The former declined to 14A. It's pre-
yious low record was 1477s. Amalga-
mater Copper sold at 34% against a
previous low record OF 351s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-10-13
STEAMER SINKS.
The j. M. Glidden Goes to Bottom and
BLOCKS .Naviaatior.

Detroit, Mich. Oct 9-The steam
er, j. NJ. Glidden was sunk near the
lower end of the st. Clair ship canal
by the tow steamer, Empire City, to-
day. No lives We're lost. Several
steamers and tows were in the canal
when the accident occurred and are
tied up behind the wreck. A bad tan
gle of the shipping is in sight.