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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-12

banking, realize the increase that is
being made in the population of the
city and county each succeeding year
said a prominent banker today. The
county, more than the city is reaping
a harvest in this line and as a result
the price of farm property is higher
this year ON good land than for sever.
al years. The immigrants to Iowa are
almost all Illinois people. They buy
farm land and pay cash, and are good
citizens.
One banker in the city stated today
to a representative of the Courier,
that during the first week OF the pres
ent month the regular customers of the
bank with which he is connected
hardly had time to urn around, so
great was the number of newcomers
who wished to do business at the vari-
Gus windows. Like reports come from
other banks, and all report that they
prospered as a result of the influx OF
%Illinoisans this spring.
Is Much immigration.
The number of people coming to
Iowa from Illinois this spring is prob
ably greater than during any previous
year, although the sale of lands was
not quite as large as during some
years on record, notably, 1902. The eX.
PLANTATION OF these two circumstances
however, lies in the statement made
by a prominent land agent here yester-
day, who stated that a number of the
people who bought land last year
waited until this spring to remove
across the Mississippi to make their
homes
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-12
IoWans to Missouri.

OF course the influx of Illinois people
to Iowa necessarily IA the re-
moval of some few Iowans to other
states or other parts of the same state.
1t is a noticeable fact that in Wapello
county, several Of the farmers who
have sold their farms to the immi-
grants have removed to Ottumwa, and
the county has gained in population
thereby, but those who remove from
the state, the greater number, strange
to say, are headed for Missouri. Just
what freak of nature makes Illinois
people seek Iowa and Iowa people seek
Missouri, is as yet unexplained, but it
is nevertheless true.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-12
Drakeville.

OrakevIlle.
,Drakeville. March 11.-Miss SAWYER,
teacher of the primary room at this
place, has resigned her position. The
school board decided to discontinue
the term for the month.
Misses Gertie Sayles and Minnie
Horner took supper Monday evening
with Mrs. Linnie Rothenstein, of
Bunch.
Cyrus Martin spent Sunday with
VIII Truitt.
Miss Myra Bolivar. of Belknap, visit
ed last week with her sister, Mrs. l.
Kneedler.
viii Cooper and Dick Bunten left
for Chicago Monday night.
At the school election Monday E..
Truitt was reelected and VIM. Irelan
was elected to succeed L. j. Goodland-
er.
The advanced class in the primary
room has passed the examination and
will be promoted to the upper room
for the remainder Of the school.
John Hardy having sold his farm
has rented the Beggs property in
town and moved his family here last
week.
Miss Nora Schubert closed her
school at Clay College last Friday.
Miss Abbie Patterson, of Clay Col
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15

INDIANAP OILS, Ind, June 1.-THE
thirteenth national convention of the
Modern Woodmen of America will be-
gin here Tuesday morning, Head Con-
sui w. A. Northcott, lieutenant goY-
ernor of Illinois, presiding. Thirty
three states will be represented.
1t is expected there will be 1000
foresters in camp. Twenty-Five hum
dred tents have been erected and teams
have arrived from Wisconsin, Michi-
gan, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. The
city is profusely decorated.
The subject Of chief Importance to
come before the Woodmen's conven-
ton will be the readjustment of rates.
At the state conventions of Woodmen
held May 6, the majority of the dele
gates to this convention were elected
with the expectation that they would
favor increases in rates, graded accord
ing to the ages of the members.
The executive council, consisting of
Head Consul Northcott, Head Clerk
Hawes and Directors Murphy, Smith,
Talbot, Saunders and Reilly will ask
the head camp for an appropriation Of
not less than $4,000 for the relief Of
the Woodmen flood sufferers in Kan
sas and Missouri.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
Big LOCK OUT
WILL CONTINUE
News Brings CONSERVATION To
Building Trades Men i'm
New York.

NEW YORK, June 14.-The members Of
the Building Trades Employers associa-
tion announced today that not only will
the present lockout continue, but also
that other work will be stopped thus
completely tieing up all the building work
in the city, unless the labor unions shall
consent to adopt the plan of arbitration
to prevent future strikes, which has been
proposed by the employers
The new condition of affairs came as a
thunderbolt to the majority of the walk
ing delegates, who had expected that
about $4,000 out of the 900 men who
had been out of employment since may 4,
would be able to resume work tomorrow
morning
Charles L. Eidlitz, president Of the
Building Trades Employers association
said: I'VE are responsible for the new
order, which will continue until the lock-
out shall end, and it can be said further
more that the lockout will be continued
until the unions have accepted our plan
of arbitration We have sent notices to
contractors and builders, who are mem
bers OF the association, to make the lock-
out as complete as possible This will
done and there Is material on hand, the
work will go on un until the material has
been exhausted and then that work shall
cease. Under this arrangement work go-
Ing on Will last probably until Wednes-
day or Thursday, when it will be stopped
and then there will be no further work
done until we have come to some under
standing with the labor unions of the
city. The walking delegates have car
ried things to such a high stand that we
have been compelled to take this action.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
FLOOD SUFFERERS
SEND OUT APPEAL
Relief in Money, Food and
Clothing Is Needed at
Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 14.-The
relief committee of Kansas City has
given out the following:
In connection with relief for the
flood sufferers in Kansas City, Kan, it
is very important that the people of
the United States should understand
that there are two Kansas Cities
Kansas City in Missouri, with about
2SO,OOO people, and Kansas City in
Kansas, with over $4,000 people, ad-
joining the former city on the west
and separated from it by the state line;
that each city has separate organi-
zation for the relief of its flood suffer-
erS and that Kansas City, Kan. an
area including $4,000 people, has been
swept by rushing flood of from ten
totthtrty feet in depth which has swept
away over One-third Of the houses in
TINS district and almost ruined another
third and that in the entire district. the
merchandise, household goods and
clotnlng nave been either washed away
or almost totally ruined by ten days'
supmers1on and a deposit in all build
lngs OF from two to four feet of mud.
With the falling of the water en-
ployment to large number has been
given and the conditions thereby much
improved. There remain. however
many thousands dependent upon char
lty Tor shelter food, clothing and the
most meager outfit of cooking utensils
and furniture. These cannot be sup
piled without outside aid and unless it
is furnished to large amount the most
dire suffering and widespread sickness
and death must result. No more wor-
thy or urgent cause can be presented
than that of the flood sufferers of Kan
sas City, Kan, and we appeal to the
generous people of the country to aid
in supplying these pressing needs of
our stricken people Money and sup
plies should be sent to T. B. Gilbert.
mayor Of Kansas City, Kan.
by vote Of the committee.
IT. B. Gilbert, Mayor, Chairman Ex-
ecutive Committee.
y. B. Carlise, Secretary Executive
Committee.
u. T. Simpson, Chairman Committee
on Outside Aid"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
ST. LOUIS WATERS
SLOWLY RECEDE
1t Viii Be Days Before They
Get Below Danger Line
Again.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 14.-During the
past twenty-four hours the river has
fallen nearly one foot, the government
gauge this evening registering 36 feet
1 inch. The river is receding slowly
and according to predictions the danger
line, 80 feet, will not be reached for
several days.
Already proprietors of levee stores
are paying daily visits to the river, in
hopes of finding the water sufficiently
low for them to reopen their establish
ments.
Today every street from Choteau
avenue to Washington opening into the
levee was crowded with sightseers and
persons whose property has been sub
merged.
BY far the best view of the flood in
general is obtained from the Eads
bridge, and from early morning until
dusk this structure was filed with
spectators.
1t was with considerable difficulty,
necessitating at times threats of pun
ishment, that the armed guards sta
toned where the viaduct joins the
bridge proper, succeeded in keeping the
crowds from passing them and enter
ing the flooded territory of East ST.
Louis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15

ROME, June 14.-The consecrations
today of Mgr. Rocker, formerly secre-
tary of the apostolic delegation at
Washington, as bishop of Jaro, Philip
pine islands, and of the Rev. Dennis J.
Dougherty, formerly of PHILADELPHIA.
as bishop of Nueva Segetvia, were
grand and impressive ceremonies,
The latter was cC->ccrated first, the
act being performed N Cardinal Sa-
TOLL in the Church of ST. John at ST.
Paul, which is under his Jurisdiction.
assisted by Mgr. Gasparri, secretary
OF the congregation of extraordinary
ecclesiastical affairs, and Archbishop
Grazioli. The ceremony took place to
the accompaniment of beautiful mu-
sic, which reached it's height of sweet
ness when the newly consecrated bish-
op, accompanied by the officiating cler-
gy, went through the church giving his
first episcopal benediction. Thirty stu
dents of the American college. includ-
ing all those from Philadelphia. which
Is Bishop Dougherty's archdiocese.
were present
The conservation Of Mgr Rooker,wi
the same ceremony, conducted in this
case by Cardinal MartineIIi. assisted
~ NAAS c1A CAAOlS1IOp VI Cdul1l1 ana the
bishop of Viril, was celebrated later in
the church of the American college
The two ceremonies were followed bv
a sumptuous collation., attended by
many distinguished guests, including
Archbishop Stenor, Archbishop Seton
and all the rectors of the English
speaking colleges.
Bishop Rocker received warm greet
ings from his many friends in Rome.
where he resided until eight years ago,
and to both the new bishops came
many kilograms of congratulation from
the United States, one of the most cor
dlal pelng from Rector O'Connell, of
the Cathollc university in Washington,
OF which both were graduates. Both
will proceed to the Philippines NV vav
of America, Bishop Dougherty sailing
from Cherbourg, June "a, and Bishop
Rocker July 1.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
DUMONT SEES RACES
in HIS NEW AIRSHIP
Furnishes Novel Feature to the Long
champs Events.

PARIS, June 14.-W. X. Vanderbilt's
horse Biltmore was fourth today in the
race for the Prix de Villeron at Long
champs.
During the race Santos Dumont in
his airship No. 9 appeared over the
course and went through variety of
maneuvers, which evoked great en-
thusiasm from the crowd. The passage
Of two other balloons over the Long
champs race course at the same time
added to the originality of the scene.
Dumont finally descended unaided in
the center of the course, where a great
ovation was given him. He then re-
ascended, and after executing a sec
ond series of maneuvers, sailed away
In the direction of Bagatelle. A Curl
GUS coincidence during the presence of
the Dumont No. 8, was the winning of
two races by horses numbered nine on
the racing card.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
PORTO RICO SEES
GREAT CHANGES
American Capital Developing
the Country--- Exports
Heavily Increased.

NEW YORK. June 14.-Gov. William
H. Hunt, of Porto Rico, arrived to-
night on the steamer Ponce. He said
there was no truth In the rumor that
he would resign. Speaking of Porto
Rico, Gov. Hunt said: "There has
been continued development in Porto
Rico during the closing fiscal year.
Business conditions have steadily inn
proved and commercial relations be-
tween the Porto Ricans and the people
OF the United States have become
greatly extended. Trade statistics
show, for example, that from January
to June of this year more than $500, 900,
worth OF coffee was exported to the
United States, against only $21,00
worth in the same period last year.
Coffee planters find encouragement in
the belief that the New York market
is at last opening to Porto Rico cof-
fee, which is of unexcelled quality
Americans are Investing largely in
orange cultivation and the value of
exports in this fruit is twenty-fold
greater than last year. Over $5O0,00G
worth of sugar has been sent north
since Jan. /, which is a heavy increase
over last year. The tobacco manufac-
turers of the United States are now
importing the leaf from the island, in
dicating an increased demand for
Porto Rico cigars. Much tobacco is
being cultivated under canvas with
good results. Interior development is
very satisfactory. The American Steam
Railroad company has built more tnan
twenty miles of additional line which
will connect the principal cities and
work is about to begin on the electric
railroad between Ponce and San Juan.
American capital and enterprise are
beginning to work great changes in
Porto Rico.
I'm political way there is substan-
tial advancement. Peace and order
now prevail, American laws are eff
fectively administered and the people
aspire to the rapid adoption of Amer
ican systems of government.
Il am on my way to Washington to
assist in the matter of a distribution
Of lands to accrue to the island on
July l, or after the president shall
have made reservations for military,
naval and other national uses. This
grant will be another valuable asset
for the people and afford room for the
city of San Juan to grow. have every
confidence in the future of Porto Rico
Naturally, it will take time to accom-
plish all we wish to, but If the past
few years are a fair criterion, Porto
Rico is fast becoming a prosperous
American community"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
MEETS
MINE WORKERS
Refusal of Operators To Recog-
Onize Miners Delegates
viii Be Settled.

SCRANTON, Pa, June 14-National
President John Mitchell, of the United
Mine Workers, arrived here this morn
Ing to attend the convention of mine
workers which tomorrow will take up
the matter of the operators represent
at1ves on the board of Cancellation re-
fus1ng to recognize the credentials of
District Presidents Nichols, Dettrey
and Fahy, who were selected as the
miners conciliators by vote of the
joint executive boards of the three dis
tricts.
Mr.. Mitchell would make no state
ment as to what the convention was
likely to do. What the convention
will do, I, Of course, cannot foreten."
said Mr.. Mitchell. 1T is up to the del
egates."
He said he would advise them in a.
general way, but would not in any
manner attempt to control their action.
1t is not expected that the convention
will do much of anything tomorrow
further than to receive credentials.
The real convention business will not
be under way until Tuesday. District
President Dettrey, of the Hazleton dis
trist, arrived today, and with District
AO0AN0n] ANiOHO1AS, VI IHe scranton
district, spent a part of the evening in
an informal conference with Mr..
Mitchell. District Secretary j. P. Gal
lagher, of Hazleton, also arrived today.
DR.. Charles P. Neill, Of Washington,
D. c., who last Friday was appointed
by Judge Gray a commissioner to
make the sliding scale computations,
arrived today from New York
DR.. Neill, it is understood, came here
at the request of Commissioners of La
Dor Carroll D. Wright and Judge Gray,
to use his good offices in brining about
an early and peaceable adjustment of
the conciliation difficulty.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
CAPTAINS WIFE
IS WASHED AWAY
One Life Lost and Several Sea-
men Injured i'm a
Wreck.

PORTLAND, Me-, June 14.-One life
was lost by the wrecking Of the new
ve-masted schooner Washington B.
Thomas, Of Thomaston, Me-. on STRAIT
toms Island, four miles off Old Orchard,
in the gale of Friday night while bound
with 1000 tons of soft coal from Nor
folk, Va, for Portland The wife Of
Capt. William J. Lermond. to whom he
was married a year ago, was killed by
the Immense waves breaking in the
cabin Her body was washed away in
the darkness and has not been recover-
ed. Capt. Lermond and the crew Of
thirteen men were rescued today by a
volunteer fe-saving crew. One seamen
had a leg broken and the captain, en-
gineer and four seamen were badly
bruised. The Thomas was broken UP
and is practically total loss. Tons Of
wreckage was washed ashore at Old
Orchard
The Thomas was anchored Friday
night off Stratton Island and at mid
night drifted off her anchorage onto the
island. Without a moments warning
there came a crash as the schooner
went on the rocks. Mrs. Lermond, her
stepson and the first mates son were
in the cabin, but took refuge on the
roof of the deckhouse. Her husband
and the crew protected her as well as
they could, but nothing could with
stand the fearful seas and she was
forced to return to the cabin. The
rushing waters broke the bulkhead
separating the state room from the sa-
loon partition, knocking Mrs. Lermond
senseless. Capt. Lermond tried to drag
his wife to the companion way but the
inrushing flood swept her from his
grasp and she was lost in the darkness
The captain and the two boys worked
their way to the forecastle, expecting
that everybody forward had bee>A lost,
but found all safely sheltered there,
although badly bruised and injured in
their struggle for life.
The men were all taken off after mid
night this morning by crew from the
Cape Elizabeth life-saving station and
a number Of volunteers, the work be-
ing most hazardous.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15

WASHINGTON, D. c., June IA
Chairman Proctor, OF the civil service
commission, today submitted to Post
master General Payne the report made
by the commission at the request of the
postmaster general with reference to
the charge of violation of the civil SER
vice regulations in the Washington
postoffice. The iquiry included the fol-
lowing points:
l.. Whether all of the employees out
side the force of carriers were regular
ly in the service and entitled to their
positions.
2. Whether the civil service rules had
been observed in the employment and
assignment of labOrers; and (3) whether
there had been a general observance of
the civil service law and rules in the
administration Of the Washington post
office during the incumbency of the
present postmaster In addition to the
report proper and transcript Of the
testimony taken. Mr.. Proctor presented
summary of the findings. Enis sum-
mary concludes as follows:
Promote by Transfer.
"A departure from the observance of
the civil service rules appears in the
promotions of certain employees in the
washington postoffice which have been
directed by the department, although
reports of efficiency are neither re-
quested nor received by the depart
ment A case in point is that of a Iady
who was nominally appointed in
Moorestown, N. J., postoffice, but never
left the Washington postoffice: who
owed her appointment to the classifica
ton transfer method; was promoted
from September l, 1900, to July 1, 1901.
from $500 to $1,000 per annum by direc-
tlon of the department, and is doing the
work formerly done by an employe who
received compensation of only $1,000
per annum.
The information disclosed by the in
Vesugauon seems to warrant the state
ment that appointments to classified
positions in the Washington postoffice
without examination, by the devious
method of appointment in small un
CLASSIFIED offices, or in offices about to
be consolidated, and subsequent trans-
Ier' and the appointment of these la
porers who were appointed and sepa
rated during the administration of the
present postmaster, show a wide de-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
REPORTS OF HIS DEATH
ARE WORRY TOPOPELEO
His Condition Continues Excellent
Considering His Age.

ROME, June 14.-Dr. Lapponi, the
pope's physician, saw the pontiff to-
day, but merely continued the treat
ment of his indisposition, which would
not be worth mentioning If it were not
for Pope Leo's age. His condition is
much improved.
All rumors regarding his indisposi-
ton and premature reports of his
death are kept from him, as far as pos
sible, as they give him much concern,
for the pontiff takes them most seri-
ously.
why do they want be to be gone?'
he exclaims. II do no one any HARM"
1t is impossible to make his holiness
understand that it is the interest taken
In his person which leads to the pub
lication of these rumors.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
DAYS NEWS SUMMARIZED
DOM MESTIc-

DOMESTIC
City hotel at Jackson, KY, burned
probably the work of incendiaries, as the
proprietor testified against Jett in the
famous Breathill county case
Shamrock III with Shamrock ]. arrives
safely in port.
Bishops Rocker and Dougherty conse-
Grated for work in Philippines.
Gov. Hunt, of Porto Rico, is optimistic
in regard to future of the island.
Aged couple killed at crossing at Mont
gomery.
Civil service rules ignored by postofice
officials.
Business part of Hustler, Wis, burns.
Great triennial session Of the North
eastern Sangerfest begun at Baltimore.
Yale professors find radio activity in
water.
FOREIGN
skupschtina will today elect new ruler
Of Servia.
ST. PAUL
Body of man found floating in the
river is identified by his tWelve-vear-oId
son as that of William Lowe
Thosands Of people flock to Como nor1r
Harriet island and other summer resorts
Rev. DIR. w. H. w. Boyle discusses
"Heredity' and its consequences.
Price of fireworks has materially nd
vanced this year
Rev. DR.. John NJ Fulton breaches bac-
calaureate sermon to graduating class of
the Central High school
Body of man found floating in the river
believed to be that of August Olson. q
Minneapolis tailor.
Delegates to the national convention of
Modern Woodmen leave for Indianapolis.
SPORTING
st. Paul team loses second game Of
series with Louisville. Score 2 to 1.
st. Paul lacrossee team and Calumet
team. of Chicago, play a tie game at
Lexington. Score, 8 to 8.
Fort Smelling ball team is defeated by
Saltwater. Score. to 2.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-15
BATTLES FOR LIFE
ON LAKE STEAMER
Passenger Claims Young Touehs At
tempted Robbery and Murder.

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich, June IL
Three young men, it is alleged, at
tempted to rob and murder BENJAMIN
Franklin, of Chicago, while on board
the steamer Kalamazoo in the middle
of Lake Michigan last night. Franklin
says he was walking outside the cabin
when he was assaulted by the men.
who attempted to rob him and throw
his body into the lake. He fought him
self free and notified the steamship
officers, who accompanied him back to
where the fight took place.. Upon the
arrival Of the boat at this harbor the
men were turned over to the sheriff,
who took them to the county Jail at
PaWpaw. The men arrested gave the
names Of J. S. McAssey, M. w. Hoyt
and E. L. Hammer, and their residence
as Chicago.