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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
is CHOULISH
VICTIMS OF IRooUoIs FIRE ROB.
BED OF vALuABLEs IN
MoReUE.

Burlington, Jan. 4-The bodies of
richly jeweled women, victims OF the
Iroaupis theatre fire in Chicago have
been claimed as their wives by ghouls
who seek to turn this tragedy to their
own advantage. and have been
carried off while their husbands and
relatives who gladly sacrificed the
Jewels if they might but have the
bodies, are left to search III vain, ac-
cording to the statement of Rev. R.
L. Marsh, pastor of the Congregation
al church in this city. Rev. Marsh is
in Chicago, where he went to aid in
the search for the bodies of his sister
in-law, Mrs. A. E. Hull, and her three
children, who are numbered among the
fire victims. He makes the statement
in letter to his attorney in this city.
Mr.. Marsh states that the Hull home
located at 244 Oakland boulevard is
desolate. The entire family save Mr..
Hull alone, consisting of wife, three
children and maid. was swept away in
the disaster. In the home the Christ
mas tree still stands as the little ones
left it, and the playthings are still scat
tered about the rooms
Home is Desolate.
In making formal complaint against
Davis and Powers. managers of the
Iroquois theatre, Saturday, Mr.. Hull
said:
my wife and my children, all l
ever had to live for are gone All that
remains is for me to try to make some
one pay for this carelessness. A few
carpenters and stage hands have been
arrested. Men who sang in the Choir
us are in jail. Such an investigation
is cruel mockery. The men who
are responsible are allowed to walk
the streets untouched. while a few lab
orers are punished.
"This has been the greatest calam-
ity in the citys history and the au-
thorities must understand that those
who have suffered will not wait for
them to daily along. There must be
no politics or fayoritism in this IN
vestigation."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
THEATRE MANAGERS WILL ASK
TO BE ALLOWED TO OPEN
HOUSES.
MANY OUT OF POSITIONS
Owners Of Play Houses Are Willing to
Open Only the Lower Floors Of Their
Theatres in Order to Give Work to
Actors and Theatre Attaches.

Chicago, January A. Representa-.
tives OF the theatre managers of the
city will appear before the city coun-
Gil tonight and ask for permission to
open the various playhouses in order
10 give employment to the $4,000 men
and women who, by the sudden clos.
ing, are thrown out OF employment,
and who, in many instances, are left
comparatively destitute.
To Open Lower Floors.
The plan includes the opening OF
only the lower floor of the theatres,
however, the prices to be graduated
from rs or 30 cents to $500 or $1.50 1t
is stated that the object being not to
make money for the theatre, but to
prevent remaining here in idleness
thousands of persons who are depend
ent on regular performances for their
livelihood
Many Are neonvenienced.
The stars, and principal players are.
OF course, not SO sadly Inconvenience
by the present enforced inactivity, but
to the minor performers. the chorus
people, and the many employees Of the
theatre--ushers stage hands and me-
chanics-the loss of a few days sal
ary means suffering to them and to
those dependent on them. Many sto.
ries were told last night of sick or
helpless relatives who would be placed
in need # the present conditions OBJ
tanned for any length of time.
Cut OFF All Employees.
/ Not theatre in town kept its en-
ployes after Saturday night. The the
atre companies which were to open
here yesterday or today are here with
nothing to do, and in the smaller and
cheaper companies these people are
left without even half pay.
Asked to estimate approximately
the loss a week of closed theatres
4 would mean, several Of the leading
managers placed the amount at ibe-
4 tween 100000 and s250,000. This was
was declared to be most conserva-
tive estimate, and in no wise to in
1 clude the loss that would accrue ia
all lines connected directly or indir
rectly with theatre-going trana
portation lines, carriages, res
taurants, hotels, and the various pur
veyors of refreshments. The leadin(
theatres would lose from $4,000 ii
$4,000 by remaining closed for weels
and the smaller houses would be out
from $1,000 to $6,000-this estimate
being based on the average attendance
at this time of the year-the attrac-
tions being such as were announced
for the present week The actual loss
in the way of salaries, printing, and
unavoidable expenses is borne by the
companies and by the theatres, each
paying its own. and this loss ranges
all the way from 5000 week for the
smaller theatres to $2,500 week for
the first class ones, and from $3.50 to
ten times that amount for the COM
panies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
.CAPITO;;;
OH FIRE
&. VEST PROMOTED.
-
SELECTED BY DIRECTORS AS AS.
sIsTANT CASHIER OF FIRST
NATIONAL BANK.
From MONDAYS Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
S. L. Vest was promoted to the po-
sition of assistant cashier of the First
National bank at the annual meeting
of the stockholders and directors held
last Saturday evening. The position
of assistant cashier has been vacant
since the resignation of M. B. Hutchi-
son as cashier in April and the sub
sequent promotion Of w. B. Bonnifield
Jr., to that position. Since then Mr..
Vest has practically filed the position
of assistant cashier and the action of
the directors in promoting him is a
fitting testimonial of his ability.
Twenty-Four Years in ottumWa.
Mr.. Vest has resided in this city
continuously for over twenty-four
years and for over thirteen years of
that time he has been in the employ
ment of the First National bank. He
came to Ottumwa from Malta, Ohio,
September, 8, 1879, and soon after ac-
lcepted a position with Lawrence &
DUNCAN as bill clerk. He was later
promoted to the position of bookkeep-
er and remained with the firm eight
years. Following this period he held
a position in the office of John Nor
rell & Co.. for about three months
when he was appointed deputy clerk
of the district court under c. Z. Norton
acting in this capacity during the
years 1889 anl 1890.
Long Service In Bank.
He entered the employ of the First
National bank December 1, 1890, re
signing his position as deputy clerk.
For five years he5seryed as bookkeeper
at the bank, when he was transferred
to the position Of exchange clerk. In
March, 1901 he was made teller, which
position he held Until he was promoted
to the assistant cashiership
Mr.. Vest was city treasurer during
the years 1895 and 1896, and at the last
springs city election he was elected
one of the three members of the board
of park commissioners.
Mr.. Vests many friends will be
pleased to hear Of his deserved promo
ton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
in MEMORIAM
CITIZENS OF AGENCY WANT
GRAVES AND OLD AGENCY
HOUSE PRESERVED.

Agency, Jan. 4.-(Special)-A de-
siire on the part of the people of this
community to preserve and properly
care for the graves of General j. M.
Street and Chief Wapello, and the orig
innl agency building, located short
distance east of this city, has prompt
ed the circulation of petition
thai is to be submitted to the
state legislature at its coming
session, requesting that some
action be taken in this matter.
These men and the old agency house
are closely connected with the early
history of the state, and it is the feel
ing .Df the people of this community
that the state legislature should take
some action to preserve these old land
marks.
The Proposed Plan.
The. remains of General Street and
Chief Wapello lie buried near the site
of the old agency, about one-half mile
east Of this city. At present the c., B.
& @. railway owns about half an acre
adjoining the plat where the graves
are loe ated. The plan proposed by
those h aying in charge the petition, is
to purchase about an acre contiguous
thereto, on which stands the old orig.
inal agency building used in the pion.
eer days. 1t is also proposed that the
state should erect monument on this
ground, ind it is believed that the rail.
road coufh be induced to keep up the
grounds.
Should Take Immediate Action.
1t is the. feeling of the people here
that the state legislature should take
action rega riding this matter at its ses-
sion this winter, since there is danger
that the Old Agency building may be
torn down. Another consideration is
that the grave of Chief Wapello is the
only one in Iowa. the whereabouts OF
which is definitely known. General
Street was commander of the United
States troops, at this point when Iowa
was a territory and his life is closely
connected with the early history OF
Iowa.
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
NOT ALIENS WARRIOR DIES.
CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER SAYS
PORTO RIcANs BELONG TO
UNITED STATES.

Washington, Jan. 4.-In an opinion
Chief Justice Fuller of the supreme
court of the. United States: today de-
cided that the citizens of Porto Rico
are not aliens of the United States and
are entitled to enter this country with
out obstruction.
Case in Point.
The opinion was delivered in the
case of Porto Rican woman, Con
zales,. who, in 1902, was refused admis-
sion to the port of New. York on the
ground that she was likely to become
a public charge.
The decision was based entirely on
the immigration act of 1891 and took
the ground that Porto Ricans owe allie.
glance to the United States and to no
other government
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05

Washington, d. G., Jan. AT the
opening of the house today after the
close of the holiday vacation the chap
lain prayed for peace between Japan
and Russia.
The resignation of Mcclellan of New
York was announced Mr.. Mcclellan
has but recently take up his new du-
ties as mayor of Greater New York.
Hale Mentions Deaths.
The newly elected chaplain, Rev. Ed.
ward Everett Hale, pronounced the in.
vocation in the senate on the conven-
ing of that body today. He referred
to the recent death of Mrs. Hoar and
to the Chicago disaster.
WIN Talk on Canal.
Senator Lodge gave notice that he
would address the senate on the Pan
ANA question tomorrow.
Special Message is Read.
At 1890 o'clock the special mes
sage from President Roosevelt was re
ceived by the senate and its reading
was begun.
Accompanying President Roosevelt's
message were copies of notes ex
changed between General Reyes anG
the secretary of state concerning the
attitude of the United States in case
Colombian troops SHOULD he sent to
Panama; also copies DIstWo notes tt
the state department byRthe minister
from Panama to the United States.
Taft's Promotion Recommended.
The President today sent the fol
lowing nominations to the senate.
William H. Taft, of Ohio, to be sec
retary Of war.
LukeNE. Wright, Of Tennessee, tt
be civil governor of the Philippines.
Henry G. Ide, of Vermont. to be vice
civil governor Of the Philippines.
To be civil service commissioner
John W. Black, of Illinois.
To be assistant secretary of com
merce and labor-Lawrence O. Muir
ray, of Illinois.
| To be postmasters-Illin Trace.
w. Buckingham, Pattomac; John F
Newlin, Christman; Thos. E. Bur
goyne,, Melrose Park; Henry ]. Cheese
man, Princeville; Charles F. Renich
| Woodstock.
IoWa--Geo. Bangor, Laporte City
Samuel H. Hendrix, Allerton; Gilber
Knudeson, Jewel; Ferdinand A. Chris
| tenson, Lake Mills, Caleb H. Wicker
sham, West Branch.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
GENERAL JAMES LoNesTREET,
FEARLESS CONFEDERATE
LEADER, is DEAD.

III
{Atlanta. Ca, Jan. 4.-Gen. James
Ibngstreet, soldier statesman and dip
ldnat, and the last lieutenant general
oAthe Confederate army with the ex-
ceNtion of General Gordon, died in
G3hesville. Ca, Saturday from an at
tadN of acute pneumonia. He had been
i'll 70 days.
q neral Longstreet was a sufferer
frolAcancer of one eye, but his general
hea& had been good until Wednesday,
wheA Ahe was seized with a sudden cold
deveM Mping later into pneumonia of a
viol& nature. He was "a years old.
He Survived by his wife, two sons
and slaughter. He will be buried in
Gain lille, which has been his home
since e civil war.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
STRICKEN MOTHER MAY DIE.
Grief Over Daughters Death Pros.
trates Mrs. Sullivan of Knoxville.

Knoxville. Jan. 4.-It is feared that
griefswill cause the death of Mrs. Sui
livan of this place, whose daughters,
Ella Sullivan of Knoxville, and Mrs,
Stewart of Chicago, We're among the
victims of the Iroquois theatre fire. 1t
has been learned that Miss Sullivan
was not numbered among the dead
who We're taken from the wrecked
building but that she succumbed to
the shock after reaching a place of
safety. Mrs. Stewart, who was also
taken from the building alive, is ter
ribly injured and it is feared that she
will not recover.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
FORMER IOWA MAN WINS.
w. D. Atkinson is Named as Judge Of
Kansas Suprenne Bench.

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 4.AGovernor
Bailey has appointed w. d. Atkinson
of Parsons q Judge of the state SUI
prene court to succeed j. G. Pollock,
whom President Roosevelt recently ap-
pointed district judge to succeed Judge
Hook. Judge Hook succeeded Judge
Caldwell as circuit judge. Mr.. At
kinson, who is a practicing attor-
ney, came to Kansas from Iowa in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
WILL FIGHT
CASE HARD
SENATOR DElTRlcH's ATTORNEYS
BEGIN PICKING OUT A
TEcHNlcALITY.
OBJECT TO INDICTMENT
Counsel for Defendant Says Error Has
Been Made in Charge-Wants Sena-
tor Fined on Indictment Charging
Violation of the Law.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 1.-THE first mat
ter brought to the attention of the
court when Senator Dietrich appeared
for trial today was the demurrer fled
Saturday night in which the counsel
for the senator attacks the sufficiency
of the Indictment charging conspiracy
with Postmaster Fisher to violate the
revised statutes.
This is the first technicality to be
taken advantage of by the defense.
Wants Direct Charge.
General Gown in addition to demur-
ring to the conspiracy indictment an
nounced that he wished Senator Diet
rich to go on trial on an Indictment
charging a direct violation of a law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05

Washington, Jan. 4-The SEN
ate committee on military affairs
today by a vote of Z to Q decided
to report favorably on the nomina-
ton of General Leonard Wood to
be major general.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
DRAKE SELLS DERBY WINNER.
Chicago Turfman Disposes of Wyeth
to r. II. Stevens.

Lexington, KY, Jan. At. H. Ste
vens of Walnut Hill stud, has purchas-
ed of John A. Drake of Chicago the
5-year-old bay horse Wyeth by Wads-
worth, dam Fonsie, by King Alfonso.
Wyeth won the American derby for
Drake in 1902. Stevens bred Wyeth
and raced him as a 2-year-old, selling
him that winter for $4,000, He will
retire him to the stud.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
BURT RESIGNS.
President of Union Pacific Will Take
opn r rim

Omaha, Jan. 4.-Horace G. Burt
president of the Union Pacific rail-
road has handed in his resignation to
the directors. 1t is understood that
it will be acted upon at the next meet
ing of the board which will be held
in the near future.
At Mr.. Burt's office 1t was stated
that he will take an extensive trip
with Mrs. Burt for the purpose of Sc
curing rest. His active railroad SER
vice has extended over thirty five years
and it is stated he feels the need of a
complete rest. The trip will be of sew
eral months duration.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
KILLS HIS BROTHER.
Terrible Accident Happens to Boys
Huntinu Near Randall,

Webster City, Jan. 4.-The 12-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Hove
land, residing four miles east of Ran
dali, was shot and instantly killed Fri
his own age. The accident occurred
while the boys were hunting. They
were shooting in a careless way at
a mark when the Hoveland boy was
shot. The ball entered his breast and
pierced the heart. No inquest was
held.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
CONGRESS
REOPENS
SENATE AND HOUSE HOLD FIRST
SESSION SINCE HoLl.
DAYS.
SPECIAL MESSAGE READ

The Presidents Views on the Panama
Canal Treaty Are Communicated to
the Senators and Representatives
Woods Nomination Approved.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
GAMES ARE CLOSED.
GAMBLING HOUSES, SLOT MA.
CHIMES AND "cARD PARTlEse
ARE UNDER BAN.
Saturday Night Sees the Finish Of the
Games Of chance-o officials Look In
nocent When Asked the Cause - OF
tumWa VeritabIe "spotIess Town.

"All down and up she comes" the
musical sing-song of the man behind
the green topped table will no more
be heard neither will the chink of the
money dropping in the cup on the mon
ey machines be anxiousIy awaited, for
Saturday evening the gambling houses
were closed, the slot machines were
taken out by the blue coated officers
and the card games in the retail es-
tablishments were ordered discontin-
ued.
Ottumwa has made New Years
resolution and has become veritable
"spotless town" For how long a
period cannot be surmised. But at
any rate games OF chance are today
but memory and the gamblers are
enjoying a holiday. Who ordered the
places closed? The city officials only
smile when this question Is asked
them and innocently remark when that
inquiry is made: "You don't tell me
they're closed"
Gamblers May Open Again.
1t has leaked out, however, that the
officials have viewed with alarm the
rapid multiplication of the gambling
houses in the city. Games have been
as easy to find as corner drug stores,
SO these on the inside relate. and 1t
has become a case OF too much John
SON." 1t is not thought that the cru
sade against the gamblers will con-
tinue long, in fact it is whispered that
it will be only long enough to weed
Eout some of the most fragrant exam.
pies. However this may be the man
with too much money has no more
chance of spending now than he had
during the month of May when the
gamblers closed, presumably to avoid
prosecution, at the beginning of the
Wharton-Geiger revival meeting.
Ban on Machines and Games.
The slot machines and the card
games in the retail stores, however
are to be opened no more, according
to the little bits of information dropped
by the city officials. They state that
the small boy has become too ardent
a customer of these games and that
the only way to stop them is to place
an absolute ban on them with prom
| ises of prosecution to those who re-
move the ban. New Years resolutions
as rule are only made to break and
| just how long this one will survive is
only matter of speculation But fol-
| the present the money spender will gel
value received and the ''get rich quick
1 man will look for other amusements
and occupation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
LATE DEVELOPMENTS INDICATE
PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF
FAR EASTERN QUESTION.
MARINES GO TO COREA
United States Citizens and Interests
viii Be Protected in Case Trouble
Arises and Minister Allen Thinks
Situation Demands Action.

st. Petersburg, Jan. A. The Japan
ese minister here authorizes the Asso-
ciated Press to say that he had cor
dial conference with Foreign Minister
Lamsdorff on Friday and that he is
convinced by the latter's sincere con-
ciliatory attitude that the Russian gov
ernment is disposed to seek a peace
full settlement.
Marines Go to corea.
Washington, d. c., Jan. 4.-The ma
Wy department is advised of the arriv-
al today at Chemulpo of the transport
Zafiro from Manila with company of
marines on board. The commander OF
the Zafro will communicate with Min.
lister Allen at Seoul and if the situa-
ton demands it, The marines will be
marched to the Corean capital for the
protection of the American legation.
Have Sent Instructions.
st. Petersburg, Jan. Am official
note published today announces that
instructions have been sent to Ciceroy
Alexieff as to the reply to be given to
the last Japanese note.
The Associated Press has been au-
thorized by the foreign office to make
the statement that the Russian reply
will be translated to Japan in day
or two. The reply will not be merely
Eyes" or mo-, but will be made up OF
reasoned propositions.
Tension Decreased.
Cologne, Germany, Jan. 4.-The ten
sion between Russia and Japan has ap.
preciably decreased and the situation
is regarded in authoritative quarters
as quite reassuring, according to a
dispatch to the Gazette from st. Pet.
ersburg.
Corean Ruler Dead.
Washington, Jan. Minister Allen
at Seoul advises the state department
that the empress dowager of Corea
died January 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
DAY OF TEARS
MANY BELATED FUNERALS ARE
HELD IN CHICAGO
TODAY.

Chicago, Jan. Today, the fourth
to be devoted to funerals OF the vic
tins of the Irouuois theatre horror Wit
messed repetition OF the sad scenes
Of the previous days. Many funerals,
belated because of the inability To SCI
cure hearses and carriages. took place.
The public schools here closed as
tribute to the thirty-seyen dead teach
ers.
Could Not Stand the Strain.
Solely from witnessing the horror n
the Iroquois theatre, Miss Rita Wild,
aged 20, a teacher in the public schools
is dead.
Five Dead Are Unknown.
Her death brings the total number
of which five are unidentified to $50.
Lied From Fright.
( Miss Wild was burned but slightly
in the fire, but instead Of recovering
she died of fright. Physicians who at
tended her say the things she saw in
the burning theatre killed her.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
GETS HEAVY SENTENCE.
Alleged BIackmaiIer Severely Punish
ed in Montana,

Helena, Mont, Jan. 4.-Isaac Gra
velle, convicted Of sending threatening
letters to the Northern Pacific rail-
way company, was today sentenced to
ten years in the penitentiary and to
pay a fine of $4,000. This is the maxi
mume penalty provided for by the law
of the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
NATIVE UPRISING.

HostiTes in German New Guinea XIII
Fourteen.
Brisbane, Queensland, Jan. 4.-The
natives of Parr Haven, German New
Guinea, rose November IA, massacred
two Europeans, two Chinese and ten
friendly natives. A punitive expedition
sent against the natives killed twenty
five of the hostiles. The trouble arose
from land disputes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
A BOYS DEATH.
Frances Martin Daily Passes Away at
Home Of Parents.

Francis Martin Daley, the S-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Daily,
corner Fourth and Benton streets,
passed away early Sunday morning.
The funeral will be held from the resi-
dence Tuesday morning to ST Mary's
church, where the services will be con-
Quoted by Very Rev. Father 2. ".
Hoppman. rector of st. Mary's Catho-
lie church at o'clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-05
OHIO LEGISLATURE MEETS.
Reading of Governor Nash's Message
aH OcctInies the DaN

Occupies the Day.
Columbus, Ohio, jan 4.--The seven
ty-sixth general assembly convened
today in biennial session with a full
The reading of Governor
Nash's message occupied the time of
the session.