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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-26
sULLY SCHEDULES FILED.
Show Liabilities of $s,5es,sse and AS.
sets of S4,119,627.

New York, May 25. - The schedules
filed by Sully & Co. in the United
States District court yesterday show
firm liabilities of $3,56S,936 and assets
of $4,119,627 Of the Indebtedness ST.
1863, 9,462 is Unsecured. The schedules
mention $4,000 of Indebtedness which,
it is said, should be paid by other par
ties
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-26

President Back at Washington.
Washington, May 25 President
Roosevelt arrived in Washington from
Groton, Mass, at 10:30 this morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-26
CONVENTION ADJouRNo.

General Federation of Women's Clubs
Elects Officers.
st. Louis, May 25. - The General
Federation of Women's clubs conven-
ton closed today with the election of
the officers reported by the nominal
ing committee yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-26

. ~. a - * * i Il Il = ** .* *a
. Harbin, May 25.-Missionaries
: report movement among the Chi
= nese north of Shan-tung resenn-
y bling the agitation which preceded
y the Boxer uprising.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-26
Plans of japanese c

BY storm no matter at what cost of
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10
What We Think

The following tribute of the Dub
uque Telegraph to the Chicago
Chronicle expresses our views res.
peoting the Advertiser so complete
ly that we chesrfully give it: ''It
is esteemed as tho nsrrowest, most
bigoted, most unreasoning, and
ablest disciple OF predatory wealth
in the country. II knows everything;
pothing ia hard or impossible to ii;
who disagrees with it is q liar, de.
msgogue,or bedraggled expounder
OF anarchy. It would snuff out the
life OF everyone who opposes the de-
signs Of its hidden plutocratic own
or, and their vnlturs-like, vampire
like, parasitic class of which he 10
typically representative. Tho
Chronicle 10, in its own estimation /,
impsccable. The opposition can
have not even the slightest element
of Justice on its side. 1t 10 wrong,
sll wrong. and, worse yet, is sinking
through alleys in the dark with a
drawn stilletto or q cooked revolver
waiting an opportunity to shoot the
frat passer-by though sheer lust OF
murder"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10
The Judge Niads Sand.

With regard to judge Kepoiksi
and his Republican committees, we
cannot too soon forget the treat
ment he got from the Executive
Committee here at the time he re-
fused to tender his resignation to
Governor Carter before the latter
had become the Governor in fact.
When he decided not to resign, this
arbitrary dictstorial political body
turned against him aud, Tor very
surety, had no further use for him,
not until there were some Offices over
which he had the sole departmental
right to dispense patronage, then
he quietly subsided, as a true party
man, to the dictation OF commit.
tee that once had no use whatever
for him. Those who stood by him,
worked and fought for him during
his hours OF tribulstion, when he
could not count any friends in his
party's ranks, he east adrift. and
quietly subsidized aud acquissced in
the behest of that irresponsible
autocracy aud dictatorship. And in
the matter now open to him to act
independently, he has again shown
himself to he what many have al
ways thought OF him, that he lacked
something. Once upon time, not
very long ago, he made somebody
eat crow, and now he is about TO do
the sans for himself. Go it, Judge.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

pose tho brieandish trusts and
secretly encourage and abet those
trusts. Tired OF leaders that oppress
deienseless peoples and deprive
them Of their country and their
freedom. The whole scheme is uu-
American and the people may be
depended upon to settle IL and set.
tie IL properly.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1904.
TaOSE WRINKLE BILLS.

"Bila Alualu" (Skiu or Wrinkle
Bill is the term applied by Hawaii
ans to Government Treasury war
rants issued by the Auditor on the
Treasury for the payment OF salaries,
psy-rolls, etc. The term is not
new one, but On old one, long used
among in mates OF the Leper Sattle-
ment for their ration bills and cloth
ing allowance. In sense, the term
is very appropriate (speakipg OF the
present situalion), after the war
rants have been registered in the
Treasury, they bearing five percent
interest per apnum from the date OF
such rsglstrstion,thst the employees
and laborers are skinned, some OF
whom work hard 10 earn their
wages, in order to have Lhem Dashed.
But it received the term from the
appearance Of = piece OF paper bear
ing q 0srtain value, which looks, to
all appearances, metaphorically like
q piece OF skin, and allegorically
like skin sab hsme OF being treated,
similar to 6aying the skin OF labor
er's back, which peels of after work
ing 10 the hot suu or in the wet and
cold wsathsr,which anyone may take
a. suit them best Otherwise, it ID
Billy tho Skinner, or skin, skinned
or skinner. Anyhow, it is the skin
uiest way OF doing business.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

In the Democratic search for q
Presidential candidate stranger
things have happened than Bryan
hinself hynotizing the convention
with an expurRsted platform. The
best Democrats forecAsters see no
chance OF success and VIM j is used
to the slauRhter.-Bullatin.
"The best Democratic iorecasters
ses no chance OF success" is good !,
but who are the said "lorscasters 2"
1t is certainly not the press, either
Democratic or conservative Repub,
lican. Our observation has been
that the public pulse OF the country
is strsightly in line with Democratic
success at the coming election.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

The assertion that Roosevelt will
be the next President OF the United
States seems to be, and doubtess is /,
immensely pleasing to the Repub-
lican press OF the UGited States,
But it must be remembered that
the people have q say; and, from
present indications their say may
upset in large degree present
calculations. The people are tired
OF Presidents who attempt TO carry
water on both shoulders. They are
tired Of leaders thSt pretend to op.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

This should be a busy month
along the waterfront as we'll in the
town. The arrival OF the Adams
yesterday and the New York aud
Bennington this morning was but
the beginning. The Mohican 10 due,
and from the Orient there will
shortly arrive the Buffalo, Vioksburg,
AlabAny and Annapolis. These war
vessels. together with the transports
that will arrive 10 the meanwhile
will serve to keep things busy. The
only caution We have to offer is that
the viaitors be properly entertained {.
A pugilistic and sports program
would not be out OF order.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

will properly be the disbarmeDt OF a
clique OF human ghouls that have
hung around tho police station,
hoping and praying for some poor
unfortunate to be found with life
extinct in order that he could reap
in the magnificent sum OF two dol
lars by serving on q coronsr's jury.
The practice OF paying for jurors
will terminate on juno /.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

Would it not be a wise plan to
get some OF the overfed and over
paid pets OF the Board OF Health to
look around the Chinese hash houses
OF this city, aud make them clean
up bit 2 And while they are on
this hunt they would also perhaps
find something OF interest in the
line OF filth and dirt in the hog
slaughter houses out 10 Kaljhi.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10
DEMOCRATIC RALLY.

A rally OF the Democratic voters
OF the Fourth Precinct, Fourth Dis
trict, is called for 1880 o'clock, Wed
day evening, May 1ltb, in Sham
rock Hall, Nuusnu street, for the
transaction Of important business.
BY order OF committee:
p. O'SULLlVAN,
2S10-2t Chairman.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

The entire progress OF operations
at the Isthmus OF Panama is salts
factory except the one point, and
that is this. The territory was not
acquired with the consent OF the
people most directly concerned,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

The practical way OF securing
lower passenger rates between here
and San Francisco is to offer busi
ness to any line that will cut rates
to about $25,a sum sufficient to cover
expenses, Any and all steamship
companies operating 10 this part OF
the Pacific would jump at the pro-
position, aud when the reduction
was made by one, all would make it.
The power to regulate the matter is,
as we have pointed out before, COM
pletely in the hands of the people
OF Honolulu.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

We doa't wish to appear in the
guise OF "butting-in" but would real
" like 10 say that ia accepting the
name of "Moohesu" for tho Hilo
p,rL the people of that city have
done themselves no harm.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10
TOPICS OR 1HE DAY.
murder

Admiral Glass arrived just as he
said he would-on May 10th-and
just as The INDEPENDENT predicted
he would.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

Honolulu demands baseball, and
it matters little who puts il up.
The marine players OF the Maile
team are new here, but they have
started out TO give the city good
ball and they should be encouraged
ip place OF discouraged. Can it be
possible that the Elks aud the other
teams are fearful OF the result st the
end OF the season I
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

The decision OF Judge De Bolt
yesterday 10 the Clark & Henry
case against Eva and Oahu planta-
tions in regard to Penrl Hsrbor is
far reaching in effect. 1t declares,
ipso facto, that the harbor is open
to navigation, in that it rules that
oil OF the conditions OF dredging,etc,
have been complied with. Just how
the United States courts will con-
strue the matter is, Of course, an
other question.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10

One OF the great advantages Of
the Governors economy policy
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10
DEMOCRATS ATTENTION.

A meeting OF the Democrats OF
the Third Precinct, Fourth District,
Oahu, will be held iu Coneordio
Hall, Tuesday evening, May 10,
1904, at 1880 O'Clock, for the purpose
OF perfectinK organization and the
transaction OF other important bnsi.
ness.
28l0 1t PER ORDER.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10
EVERY AFTERNOON
(nxospt sunday

Entered at the ros Once at Honolulu
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-10
supsozrPx1oN RATES;

rsyosle invariably in Advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
A FISHING FLEET is R|DDLED'
THE VIEW ABROAD
Gravity is Realized.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 24.-ln the high
est quarters. where reports were cir
culated, the gravity of the affair is
fully realized and the incident greatly
deplored That Russia will offer apol
Ogies and reparation to make honor
able amends admits of no doubt but
with the infamed state of public opin-
ion in Great Britain and coming on
the heels of the sinking of the Vladi-
vOstok squadron of the British steam
er Knight Commander and the Red sea
incidents it is recognized the situa-
tion may become acute unless cool
heads among the British statesmen
proceed calmly.
Cannot Act at Once.
Unfortunately in meeting such a sit
uation the Russian government ma
chinery is so cumbersome as to render
prompt action which such a situation
seems to demand almost impossible.
Everything will depend on the char
acter of the British demands
Here it is considered. lies the prin-
cipal danger of a possible punishment
of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, or even
the recall of the squadron as some
British newspapers intimate. 1t is
likely to create situation here which
would make it hard if not impossible
to humble Russian pride to such an
extent.
Termed "PrOdip=iOus BIunder."
Berlin. Oct. PA "prOdigiOus blum
der" is the German official verdict
upon the attack of the Russian squad
ron on the British fishing feet. Ger
man naval officers refer to the Incl
dent as evidence that the Russian
squadron is badly ofIicered.
Officially Informed.
Washington, Oct. 24.-Oficial news
of the action of the Russian Baltic
sea fleet in firing on a British fishing
vessel reached Washington today in a
cablegram to the state department
from the American consul at Hull. He
recited the facts as stated in press dis
patches and adds that great excitement
prevailed there
Much Feeling at Hull.
London. Oct. 24.-The mayor of Hull
telegraphed to Premier Balfour that
he greatest indignation prevails
there there and appeals to the govern
ment TO take the speediest and strong
est measures to insure full redress and
complete security against further Rus
sian Outrages.
Interest in France.
Paris. Oct. 24.-The North sea in
cident has aroused intense interest
here. Officials say Russia will un-
doubtedly made immediate explanation
and apology and pay an ample indem-
nifty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
National Committee Lays
Claim to Doubtful
States.
PARTY IN HARMONY
Gen. Miles Writes a Letter
Commenting Parker and
His Cause.

New York, Oct 24.-A statement
claiming most of the sO-called doubtful
states has been given out by the dem
ocratic national committee after a con-
sultation between Thomas Taggart,
chairman; William F. Sheehan, chair
man of the executive committee, and
Delaney Nicoll, vice chairman for the
east. After referring to the work of
harmOnizing the party, the statement
says:
"In every state and in all sections
democrats have buried their differences
and are working harmOniOusly and en-
Enthusiastically for the ticket. Our can
vass shows that scarcely anywhere is
there d trace of the dissensiOns which
for the last eight years unhappily have
divided the party. In the states of
New York New Jersey, Connecticut,
Indiana, Maryland. Delaware and West
Virginia. and in many of the western
states. our organization is now more
complete and effective than ever be
fore in the history of the party.
List of states Claimed.
"Our canvass shows that we shall
certainly carry by good majorities the
states of New York, New Jersey, Con
necticut. Maryland, Delaware. West
Virginia and Indiana, and that in ad-
ditiOn TO these electoral votes we shall
have the majority if not all of the cleo
toral votes of the Rocky mountain
states It is impossible at this juno
ture to predict the outcome in Wiscon-
sin
illinois also must be classed in the
doubtful column. for, although at this
moment our canvass there is imper
feet, it is sufficiently advanced to in
dicate an unmistakable republican de-
fcCtion."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
BRYAN MAKES EARLY
TALK AT wheeling
AND ENTERS OHIO

Wheeling. w. Va. Oct. 24.-WilIiam
J. Bryan spoke to a large crowd of
people at ESQ o'clock this morning in
front of the Hotel Windsor
Bryan said he was sorry he could
not make a longer stay in West Nir-
ginia as in the last campaign. Sena-
tor Davis had worked heart and soul
for him and now he was returning the
favor.
He said Parker stands for the con
stitution and a government most
adaptable To this age. He condemned
the colonial policy and said Roosevelt
stood for the enlargement of the army
Bryan departed over the Wheeling
& Lake Erie for Bridgeport. Ohio
where. after a 15-minute speech, he
left for Canton and will make speech
CS CnrOute
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
SHOT IN SIGHT OF FAMILY
Chicago Quartet Holds Up Saloon and
Escape With No Booty.

Chicago. Oct. 24.-Four hoidup mel
entered the saloon at 1858 Princeton
avenue early last evening. shot to
death the proprietor, William n. Kneir-
ing. in the presence Of his wife and
two children. and escaped through
side door without making any attempt
TO commit robbery. The robbers were
pursued through a dark alley by p ;.
Kelly. a night watchman employed in
the vicinity. who was attracted to the
spot by the sound Of firing. He was
disarmed by the desperate men after
he had captured one Of them and was
compelled to retreat, and ali four es.
capped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
PARKER CRlTICISES THE
PART U. S. OFFICIALS
TAKE IN THE CAMPAIGN

Esopus. y. Y. Oct. 24.-Judge Par
ker today laid aside the issues usually
discussed in the national political con
tests and addressed a crowd of several
hundred persons on the general topic
of campaign practices and abuses. He
rebuked the present administration
for the part the government officials
are alleged TO be taking in the cam
paign.
He charged that the officers of the
government are now practically chosen
by a handful of corporate managers
who contribute the assets OF the cor
poratiOns to keep the conduct of gov
crnment in hands they consider best
for their private interests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
SAW SLAUGHTER; is DEAD
Peculiar Case of Woman Who Visited
Chicago Packing Plant.

Colorado Springs. Oct 24.-Thc
death Of Mrs Marie Becker at the
Sisters hospital in Cripple Creek was
caused by a maiady that has bafiied
the greatest specialists of the country.
Suffering for three years from paraly-
sis. unable 10 walk and for time
blind. her case has attracted wide at
tentiOn. Three years ago while visit
ing Armours packing house in Chica
go she was Mortified by the sight of
the slaughtering Of cattle. suddenly
reeled over and was carried from the
stock yards in a haIf-conscious condi
ton. scarcely breathing and apparent
ly more dead than alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
LETTER BY GEN. MILES
INDORSES AND PAYS
TRIBUTE TO PARKER

New York. Oct.24-Gen. Nelson A
Miles has addressed a letter 10 com
radc in arms. Col. Finley Anderson, Of
this city. in which he voices his choice
of Alton r. Parker as the only Candi-
date for the presidency who represents
the true spirit Of the democracy of the
nation.
The issues OF the campaign. with
few exceptions. are discussed by Gen.
Miles. He asserts that the policies of
the republican party are in contra
vention of the spirit OF the cOnstitu-
tion of the United States: that these
policies are responsible for he alarm
ing growth of the imperialistic sen
Jiment among the people; that long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
THIS HAPPENED IN CHICAGO
Seemingly Impossible Events Attend a
Collision.

Chicago. Oct. PA Lake Shore
train yesterday crashed into an oh
struction on its track. hurting forest
trees 80 feet from the track and
throwing huge powders aside like peb-
bles.
George Wells. 435 Grand avenue,
was sitting on one end of the obstruc'
tion at the time of the collision and
thrown 40 feet in the air. falling over
the trunk of a tree three feet thick,
with a rock five feet in diameter across
his breast.
He was dug out with a penlnife and
helped to remove the obstruction,
while the switch engine backed out of
the debris. The engineer hurried
around to find that he had run into a
transfer wagon driven by Wells and
filled with "Woodlawn" opera scenery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
Outbreak of Another Des-
perate Battle Expect
ed Soon.
BOTH ARE REINFORCED
KurOpatkin May Take Forward
Move When Ready to
Fight.

Gen. Oku's Headquarters. Oct 2t.
(delaycd) While clearing a field near
the village of Shakhe the Japanese
found nine abandoned Russian guns.
Both armies are resting on their arms.
Continuous skirmishes are occurring be
tween outposts and patrols. and ar
tilery is firing daily. a great battle
is expected south of the Hun river,
where heavily field works have been
erected. Great numbers of Japanese
roinforcements are arriving.
RcpuIsed Sunday Morning.
St. Petersburg, oct. 24.-Empcror
Nicholas has received the following
from Kuropatkin dated Sunday: sat
urday night passed quietly. At 9
o'clock Sunday morning the whole of
our volunteer sharpshootcrs harassed
the enemy. while the Japanese tried
to attack our outposts but were every
where repulsed."
TN same Positions.
ST. Petersburg, Oct. 24-There is no
change in the relative positions of the
armies on the Shakhe river. Gen. SAX
haroff telegraphs that the Russians
have been bOmbarding Lamuting and
the Buddhist temple at Linshinpu.
while the Japanese have been Smelling
the Russian position at Shakhc and
near Linshinpu.
A dispatch from Mukden reports that
the Japanese are fortifying an impOr-
tant height south of Shakhe. and that
neither side shows a disposition either
to advance or retire. Another dispatch
from the Russian front says the situa-
tion is not yet ripe for the resumption
'Of the offensive.
All Censor VIII Pass.
This meager but significant admis-
sion. all that the censor allows to pass
over the wires, doubtless indicates that
Gen. KuropatlIin is maturing impor-
tant plans and distributing his forces
in readiness for another attempt to
break the Japanese resistance.
The roads are now dried by wind and
frost The cold is intense, and flooded
fields have been frozen. Thus military
movements are facilitated. though at
the same time it will be more difficult
to carry on intrenching work
Trying To Flank the Jnps.
4 dispatch from the Russian front
gives a rumor that the Russian force
has made a detour to the west. arriving
abreast of Iiaoyang but there is no
confirmation of this report.
Great importance too is attached to
a report from Toxic that 200 Russians
nave crossed the Taltze river east of
Bcnsihu. and that 10000 are concen-
trated at Kauta pass, 20 miles north
.eaSt.
This may indicate the direction of
Kuropatkins next blow, or possibly it
it intended to disconcert the Japanese
and compel them to weaken their force
on the railroad. Whatever Kuropat-
liins ultimate object may be, there is
no doubt that he is desirOus of obtain
ing the most reliable information as to
the number and disposition of The force
Opposing his eastern flank. The Cos
sacks may be relied upon TO harass the
Japanese line of communication, be-
sides accommodating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
MARSHALLTOWN
HAS A BLOWOUT
Windows for Blocks Broken by
the Explosion of Powder
House i'm Suburb.
TRAMPs HELD RESPONSIBLE
Two Seen in Vicinity are Missing and
May Have Paid for Their
Folly.

Marshalltown, Iowa, Oct. 24-The
powder house of Abbott & Son, in the
suburbs of Marshalltown containing
tons of powder and dynamite was
blown up early today. shaking the
entire city and blowing out windows
and doors for blocks.
Tramps Suspected.
II is believed TO have been caused
by two tramps who were seen about
the place, and of whom no trace can
be found. There were no other fatal
tiles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-24
CLUBMAN DIES ON GOLF LINKS
Reuben A. Hitchcock, Philanthropist,
a Victim of Apoplexy.

Chicago, Oct. 24-Reuben A. Hitch
cock. wealthy clubman, and philanthro-
pist and for many years connected
with Chicago business and social life,
died suddenly Saturday afternoon
while engaged in a game of golf at the
Calumet Country club. In company
with Percy Walden, director of the
Pullman company; Attorneys a. R.
Gates and Allan c. McIlvane. Mr..
Hitchcock had left his Office at noon
and departed for the links to spend the
afternoon at his favorite pastime. His
death is thought to have been caused
by apOplexy and occurred suddenly in
the midst of his play. His caddy no
ticed that Mr.. Hitchcock was walking
unsteadily. When some distance from
the others of the party he suddenly
fell to the ground. He died before
medical aid could be summoned.