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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
PANAMA MESSAGE SENT
CONGRESS BY ROOSEVELT
President Today Transmits to Congress His Mes.
sage on Panama Reviewing the Whole
Situation Concerning the Treaty

Roosevelt to interview the officers per-
sonally which he did. The officers be-
| lieved revolution might break out
even before Colombia had time to rat
ify or reject the treaty and said there
was certain to be a revolution if the
/ treaty was rejected by Colombia. The
message later reviews Bogota's firing
on Panama and the landing of marines
in the free uninterrupted transit of the
isthmus and quotes from a letter from
Commander Hubbard
The crusier Nashville dated Colon,
November 3, the letter shows that be-
fore the United States made any at
tempt to restore order General Torres
had practically declared war on Amer
lean citizens saying that unless the
two Colombian officers seized by the
revolutionists the night before were not
Immediately returned to the Colombian
lines he would kill every citizen of
the United States on the isthmus. Hub
bard then landed the marines.
The message says Hubbard's prompt
action saved a great loss of life and
ton to our citizens. He says all the
insinuations that the United States had
completely in the revolution are as des-
titute Of foundation as of propriety. No
one connected with this government
had any part, preparing melting or en-
couraging revolution or had the gov
ernment any knowledge of the revolu-
mt
any person of ordinary intelligence who
reads the newspapers. Later he says,
Il have not denied nor do wish to
deny either validity or propriety of the
general rule that new states should not
be recognized as Independent till they
show their ability to maintain inde-
pendence.
But the exception rules and there
were in my opinion clear and impera-
tive reasons why a departure from the
rule was justified and even requested
in the present instance these reasons
are first, orr treaty rights: second. our
national interests and safety: third. the
interests of collective civilization
After reviewing these reasons the
cumstances the United States instead
of using its forces to destroy those
who sought to make the engagements
of the treaty reality recognized them
as the proper custodians of the sover-
eighty of them, closing by saying that
the main question before this govern
ment is not that of the recognition of
Panama as an Independent state as
that is already an accomplished fact
but the main question is whether or not
we shall build isthmian canal.
The correspondence includes the
notes exchanged with Reyes in which
Hay says that America wants to end
the long series of civil wars in Pan
anna and would regard an invasion by
Colombia with the gravest concern.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
UNION SERVICES
Week of Prayer January 48, Inclusive,
1904

January 4-Presbyterian church. Rev.
Guernsey, leader. The Warrant, the
Privilege and Power of Prayer" Prof.
Henry, Mr.. Downing Mr.. Frost.
January 5.-Methodist church, Rev.
Giboney, leader The Church of
Christ" Mr., Benton, Mr.. Donaldson,
DR.. Galbraith.
January 6.-Presbyterian church.
Rev. Gregory, leader. "All Nations
and Peoples. Mr. Shildts, Mr.. Skin.
ner, Mr.. Stratton.
January 7.-Methodist church. Rev.
Guernsey, leader. The Enthronement
of Christ on Earth" Prof. Wright, C.
w. Colby, Prof. Talkngton.
January S.-Presbyterian church.
Rev. Gregory leader. The Family and
The School" Mrs. Kreis, Mrs. Colby,
Mrs. Mallory.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-The presi-
dents Panama message was delivered
to congress today reviewing canal ac-
ton required twenty-eight printed
pages embodying all reports, kilograms
and letters. Almost all these latter
have been published from time to time.
The president opened by reviewing the
treaties covering the southern coun-
tries. Referring to Columbia he said
at the time when negotiations We're
opened with Colombia the administra-
ton was criticised for being too liberal.
Colombia's objection based on the
ground of having to relinquish sover-
eighty over the canal strip was an after
thought. No nation could construct
and guarantee the neutrality of the
canal at less degree of control than
that stipulated in the treaty.
A refusal to grant such a degree of
control was necessarily a refusal to
make any practicable treaty at all.
The refusal therefore squarely raised
the question as to whether Colombia
was entitled to bar transit across the
isthmus.
The people of Panama wanted Amer
lea to build the canal, furthermore Co
lombia after having rejected the treaty
despite our warnings and protests has
since shown an utmost eagerness to ac-
cept some treaty if only the status quo
could be restored. Letters from high
Colombian officials offered to carry the
treaty through if America would land
troops and compel the recognition of
Colombian sovereignty. The president
says:
Il will not for one moment discuss
the possibility of committing act on
such a bases as to abandon the new
republic of Panama
Regarding the Nicaragua route the
question of reasonable time after the
rejection of the treaty by Colombia did
not enter as within three days after the
Colombia congress adjourned in Oc-
tober, the Panama revolution broke ont
and Panama actually became an inde-
pendent state and control of the canal
strip then became obtainable. Colom-
bia had been treated with all fairness.
Secretary Hay had repeatedly warned
her of the feeling on the isthmus, yet
Colombia gave no heed.
That Panama contemplated a revo-
luton was matter of common noto-
riety even in the mouth of the august
president here quotes numerous press
showing the condition of the
isthmian feeling. He also quotes the
report gained by General Young who
went to great pains to learn the Pan
anna situation, showing the enormous
quantity of arms in possession of the
revolutionists in the entire isthmus the
great organization effected and that
revolution would undoubtedly follow
any refusal of Colombia to ratify the
canal treaty. The report was made to
General Young by Captain Humphrey
and Lieutenant Murphy who visited
Panama in September.
General Young advised President
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
CAUSE OF BURTS
RESIGNATION
Current Report that he and Har.
riman Could not Agree
Over Shop System

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
OMAHA, AIN At is currently re-
ported in railway circles that the cause
of the organization of the Union
Pacific is that Burt disagreed with
Hartman over the piece work system
in the shops as Burt was a strong ad-
vocate of the system and it was the
principal involved in the recent strikes
Hartman ordered the system abolished
Burt is credited with bringing the
Union Pacific out of chaotic condition
TO it's present state of efficiency. H.
Thorne. vice president of the Texas
Pacific is mentioned as his successor.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
state Depository Decision
(Wallace Press.)

The supreme court of this state has
recently decided the case involving the
validity of the law passed last winter
providing for the deposit in banks giv-
ing approved security of the funds OF
the state not required for immediate
use. The court holds the act uncon-
stitutional by reason of the fact that
the subject of the act is not clearly
expressed in the title. Several other
questions were raised, but the court
declined to pass upon them, holding
that the act was invalid for the reason
stated, and that it was unnecessary to
decide the other questions
1t is to be regretted that the court
found 1t necessary to declare this act
unconstitutional, for it was certainlv
a measure based upon a correct prin-
ciple. The public funds not required
for public use should, il possible. be
made to yield an income for the bene-
fit of the public. The practice that is
supposed to have prevailed ever since
statehood began, of permitting the
custodian of the states money to make
personal gain out of il, is eorrupting
to the officer who profits by IL and Is a
direct loss to the state. II is said that
for years the state funds have been
made to yield handsome return-esti-
mated at from $4,000 to $4,000 per
year-to the person who happened at
the time to be state treasurer This
Is the practice that this act sought to
terminate. in order that the state might
receive the earnings OF its own money.
and we hope the next legislature will
re-enact the law in such form as to
make it proof against all attacks that
may be made upon it.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
BIC SHIPMENT
OF SHEEP
Fifteen Carloads Sent to Spokane
Over the O. R. & N. Co.
Line Yesterday

E. H. Stanton Cold Storage company
of Spokane, shipped via steamer "Spo-
of sheep. The company shipped the
sheep to- Spokane and from there will
take them to their range on the Colum-
bia river. The sheep are breeders and
the company intends stocking their
ranch with about 10000 sheep this
winter
Government Inspector of Sheep Dem
ing of Spokane was in the city yester-
day for the purpose of inspecting the
sheep which were shipped.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

Z. A. Hastings, public administrator,
mas been appointed by the probate
court to take charge of the estate of
Harry e. Miller.
The following Normal students have
returned from vacation to their respec-
1--WE homes. Miss Essie Jackson. Gar
heid; Miss Randall, Moscow; Miss
Reed, .Sprague; Miss Roe, Spokane;
MISS Asbury and Miss Rawson, Mos
COW; Miss Irvine and Miss Ritchey.
Pennington.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
IOWA CAPITOL BURNING
Fire Caused by the Crossing Of Electric
Wires-Loss Estimated $1,000 600

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
DES MONIES, Jan. 4-The state
capitol building which cost $3,000,000
is burning. 1t is feared the damage
will be great. 1t is supposed the fire
was caused by a crossing of electric
wires.
At o'clock this afternoon the build
ing is doomed. The south wing is now
ablaze. The legislative halls have col
lapsed. The governor probably will call
special session Saturday. The Ii
brary worth $75O.O00 is being removed.
The damage 81 already estimated at
million.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
The g the presidents Panama message Sha We build the ana
SENTENCE COMMITTED
Murder Who Was to Have Been Shot
Saturday Gets Life Sentence

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller
SALT LAKE, Jan. 4.-James Lynch,
sentenced for the third time to be shot
January s, was today, commuted to life
Imprisonment by the board pardons.
Lynch was sentenced for the murder
of Colonel Godfrey Prowse three years
ago here and escaped wounded during
the prison, break three months ago dur
ing which he saved the life of a guard
whom the convicts We're beating to
death.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL

DR.. Galbraith returned today FROM a
visit to Spokane.
F. c. Holbrook of Juliaetta was an
arrival in the city on today's Spokane
train.
Captain Schattner, deputy United
states marshal, has returned from an
Official trip to Tacoma.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
REPORT
FAVORABLE
Committee in Charge of the
Woods investigation Voted
Report Favorable

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller }
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The senate
committee today voted to re-
port favorably on the nomination of
general Wood to be a major general
Senators Scott and Blackburn were the
only ones who voted against it.
Minister Allen cables the state de-
partment from Seoul that the Corean
dowager empress died January 2.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
PLANT
RESUMES WORK
New Year brings a Renewal of
Activity and Employment
for Many Men

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. AIN accord
ance with the announcement of iast
week the local plant of the American
Steel and Wire company resumed ope-
rations today, giving employment to
1900 men. The plant has been dou-
bled in size in the last year
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4.-Rev. ]. N. Beard
OF San Francisco was found dead in
bed of heart disease this morning by
Rev. Bane who occupied the room with
him.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
COASTINC
ACCIDENT
Loaded Sled Crashes into a Tel.
ephOne Pole and two Boys
Badly Hurt

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SALT LAKE, Jan. 4-John Wiscomb
Jr., aged 9, and Fred Thorne, aged 10,
were coasting yesterday afternoon in
Ninth South street near Eleventh East,
when they ran into telephone pole
and were both seriously injured, Wis
combs collar bone being broken and
both suffering concussion of the brain.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

When your watch needs repairing
send 1t to Geo. H. Lake who will do
1t properly and at prices as low as con-
sistent with first class work. Mail or
ders will receive prompt attention.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

Start the New Year right Patronize
the Lewiston Steam Laundry.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller,l
GAINESVILLE, o., Jan. At is
thirty below zero and great damage
is done. the fruit is killed and the stock
is suffering severely.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller}
WHEELING, Jan. At is unprece-
dented weather, % degrees below zero
and all railway traffic is delayed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.l
GLOVERSVILLE, N. Y, Jan. 4.-The
thermometer registers 26 below zero.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

s4oO Piano Free. North star & Blue
Front.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04
ZERO WEATHER
IN The EAST
Worst Blizzard in Years Raging
Over the New England and
Atlantic States

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.l
BOSTON, Jan. New England Is
suffering the worst blizzard in five
years. Railway traffic is completely
off the schedule. The trolleys are tied
up by immense snow drifts and a thir-
ty four mile gale is blowing. 1t is four
degrees below zero
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller]
NORFOLK, Jan 4.-North Carolina
and Virginia are suffering the worst
storm in years.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-04

The correspondence includes the
notes exchanged with Reyes in which
Hay says that America wants to end
the long series of civil wars in Pan
anna and would regard an invasion by
Colombia with the gravest concern.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-16
RURAL ROUTE NO. I, BATAVIA.

Rural Route No. 1, Batavia, April Is.
School began Monday at Christian
Corner with Miss Josie Murray as
teacher.
Mrs. Sarah O'Laughlin and James
Davis were transacting business in Ba-
tavia Tuesday.
Joe Slater shipped a fine car load of
cattle to Chicago last week
School began Monday at Pleasant
Hill. with Miss Teresa Payne as teach
err.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Murray were
visiting friends and relatives in Ba-
tavia one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Harris and fam
lily visited with Mrs. Alice Glenn Sun
day.
Luther Shelton is building new
house.
r. c. Hawthorne has improved the
looks of his place by building new
fence around his house.
s. e. Wright made business trip to
Competine Tuesday.
Emery Sumner a fireman on the c.
B. & O., is home for few days visit
Mrs. Ella Noe, of Lovilia, Is visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ella Shaw
School began Monday at Temple
with Miss Oral Wilson as teacher.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-16
Varnishes at Elliott's.
SOUTH SIDE NEWS ITEMS.

From Fridays Daily
Miss Cora Lawson. who resides on
Chester avenue, spent yesterday with
friends in Eldon.
Mrs. Ida wilkins 1O1 North Ran
som street, returned home yesterday
from a visit with relatives and friends
tin7 Dudley.
Misses Ethel and Henrietta Larson.
OF Eldon, have returned to their home
after visit with South Ottumwa
friends.
Miss Lulu Nye, Of Dudley, arrived
this noon for visit at the home of
her cousin Miss Blanche Olney. lO7
South Willard street.
Small ads, small rents, and big sales
make it possible to give better quail
ity and style for less money. Our store
Is full of the latest and best. Church
Shoe Co., South Side.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Fletcher, who reside
on Queen Ann avenue, have returned
home from Centerville where they
We're called by the serious illness of
Mrs. Fletcher's brother, R. B. Johnson
A new Shoe Store at SIS Church
street, opened by L. Steinhoff & Son.
shoe makers of many years experience,
Is enjoying nice trade today. They
have put in a large stock Of boots
and shoes and rubber goods These
goods are all well selected and strong,
good wearers. People who want goods
at the lowest price will be pleased
when they see these goods and consid-
er the quality we will carry. L. Stein
hoff & Son.
B. A. Warren and Miss Grace Ran
dali were united in marriage last ev-
ening at o'clock at the home of the
brides aunt, Mrs. u. G. Reed, 116
North Ransom street. Rev. R. l.. Pat
terson, pastor Of the Willard street
Methodist Episcopal church officiating
The wedding was very quiet, only rela-
tives and immediate friends of the
contracting parties being present. The
bride was gowned in dress of blue
silk mouseline de sole, with trimmings
of lace and carried pink roses. Follow
ing the ceremony a wedding supper was
served, after which a reception was
held. The bride is very popular
young woman and has hosts of friends.
The groom is prominent business
man of South Ottumwa. Mr. and Mrs.
Warren will reside at 1852 North Will.
lard street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-16
BoNAPARTE.

Bonaparte, April 15.-The senior
class of the Bonaparte high school will
present the comedy, THE Deacon" at
the Whitley opera house Thursday ev-
ening, April 20. The class this year
consists of nine young ladies and seven
young men and is one of the largest
classes that has as yet graduated from
the school here.
Mrs. G. H. Duty and Mrs. R. E. Meek
are in Fairfield as delegates from
Bonaparte to a meeting of the Presby-
sion there.
VIM. Carter, Jr., and wife, Of Ben
tonsport were Bonaparte shoppers
yesterday.
John Donnelly, Jr., who is employed
as clerk in the Burlington postoffice.
Is making a several days visit here
with his parents.
Miss Lizzie Hogan left yesterday for
Oskaloosa.
Several from here attended court at
Keosauqua yesterday.
John Whitlock and family moved
yesterday into the Chase property in
east Bonaparte.
The Rock Island auditor. T. H. Frew.
of Davenport, was a business visitor
in Bonaparte yesterday.
Mrs. Ed. Coolidge is visiting in Ben
tonsport with her parents.
Wyllie Welborn, of Cantril, is visit
ing friends here.
]. M. Page. who has been visiting
friends in Hamilton, Ohio, returned
home Wednesday.
Mrs. John S. Moore and Mrs. w. B.
Daniel, of Keokuk, are here at the did
side Of their mother. Mrs. Isaiah Meek,
who is quite sick.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-16
Taxation of Collateral lnheritances.
Notice Of Appraisemcnt.

State Of Iowa, Wapello county, S. In
district court.
In the matter of the estate Of Eleanor
Simpson, Deceased.
To the treasurer of state. Gilbert s. Gil
bertson, and Alexander 3. Simpson, NnOmi
Bayliss. Thomas X. Armstrong, Nellie TIL.
ton, Willie Bnyliss, William ]. Bayliss.
Thomas Bayliss. Eleanor Holly, Elias Bay.
liss, Elizabeth Roberts, Mary Ann Britain,
Jane Cumpsty. Elias Bayliss, Eleanor Ham
bling, Oliver Thomas Dunn, Elizabeth Jnne
Allen, William Henry Dunn, Edward JOS
eph Dunn, Mary Ann Hale and Augusta
Crook.
You and ench Of you are hereby notified
that the undersigned duly appointed and
qualified appraisers of property charged
or sought to be charged with the payment
Of n collateral inheritance tax. will, at .
o'clock p. M, on the 9th day Of May, 1904.
at the office Of clerk of district court In
the court house In the city Of Ottumwa,
In said county and state. proceed to ap-
praise the property of the estate of said
decedent subject to the collateral inherit
ance tax as provided by law.
Please take notice and govern yourselves
accordingly.
Dated April list. 1904.
w. II. n. ASBURY,
C. b. KOETT,
A. w. BUCHANAN,
AnDrnisers
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-16
FARM BARGAINS

Have you ever been in Arkansas? If
so, you know that when we tell you
that it is one of our very best farming
states, that we do not overdraw the
matter. The yield of corn and other
grain. equals the best our northern
states can produce. The climate Is
far better. 1t seldom becomes colder
IN winter than eighteen above zero.
1t is a healthy state, and the people
are prosperous, contented and the best
class of folks all around you ever meet.
We can sell you level land in Arkan-
sas, equal in soil to Iowa, for $1,000,
$1,000 and $500 per acre. The mar
kets of Arkansas are as good as our
own state and the cities and towns are
better. We go to Arkansas twice each
month with buyers Our next rtip will
be the ninteenth OF this month. Round
trip costs about $500. You better go
with us. We control lands in Arkansas
owned by parties who are not residents
who will trade their lands for Iowa
property.
We have sold to many people from
this part of Iowa, Arkansas lands and
each one of them has made good
money on their Investments Following
are few of our Arkansas bargains:
80 acres in independence county, /
mile from school, church postoffice and
store. miles from railway. Part in col
tivation. Three room house, barn, or
chard, etc. Price, s450.0O, one half cash
173 acres of land miles from good
railroad town. Ninety acres cleared
Fair buildings. Price. $4,000.
1913 acres az miles from good town
in Independence county, one-half mile
to school, 10 acres in cultivation, two
good houses and barns, two orchards.
Price, $4,000.
70 acres one mile from railroad town,
one-half mile from school. Fifty acres
in cultivation. Good little home Some
fruit. Price, $550.00
800 acres fine land not far from
county seat, a fine proposition at $3.50
per acre.
4S0 acres heavy timber tract, miles
from good railroad town. Will cut
5000 feet of lumber. Price, $500 per
acre.
Come in and talk to us about Arl1an-
sas lands. We will be pleased to an
swer all correspondence in reference
to these lands.
NORTON & SMITH.
First National Bank.
Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-16
DAVIS COUNTY LINE.

Davis County Line, April 15-Rev.
Clark VIII fill his regular appointment
at White Elm Sunday evening.
Chris Kunzman and wife visited
Tuesday at the parental Miller home.
Sunday.
Schol opened Monday at Olive
Branch. with Herbert Carroll as teach
er.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Nicklin spent
Sunday at the parental Nicklin home.
Mrs. George Miller, who has been
very i'll with rheumatism, is getting
better.
Henry Hanim and wife visited Sun
day at France Haney's.
Earl Dawson and c. e. Lasley made
business trip to Selma Tuesday.
Rev. Clark and wife. Of Eldon spent
few days with friends in this vicinity
the first of the week.
Seth Adamson is on the sick list.