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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
TWO FIRE VICTIMS.

Men Killed BY Falling Wall In
Baltimore.
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
Mt, Pleasant,

Mt Pleasant, Feb. 27.-Frank M.
Beatty, W'esleyan's orator, left for
Grinnell, where he represented Yves
leyan in the state oratorical contest.
Messrs. Shook, Willets and Bintz of
the college attended missionary con-
vention at Des Moines this week.
Earl Dean transacted business in Des
Moines Friday.
DR.. Edwin Hovighorst, president of
the German college, is visiting relatives
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Homer Roth OF Otturnwa transact
ed business in this city the first of the
week.
Miss Cora Kelly of Mediapolis is the
guest Of her cousin, Mary Pool, this
week. ,sys NJ
Miss Della Carmen left yesterday for
visit at the parental home in Dudley
Carl Bradley of CenterviHe returned
Tuesday to his home, after a short
visit with his aunt, Mrs. Nell Boydston
of this city.
Charles Waterhouse is visiting
friends in Burlington today.
Rev. Behrens of Bushnell, ILL.,, is Wis
iting in this city at the home of his
father-in-law, j.. G. Koch.
Miss Alic Haw has returned to he1
work at the college, after a short visit
with relatives in Ottumwa.
Heber Waugh made business visit
to Bloomfield yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fisher left yester-
day for Chicago, where they will make
their future home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
STATE BUYS LAND.
Iowa Purchases Thirty-five Acres Near
Davenport for $4,000.
Davenport,

Davenport, Feb. 81. = The state
of Iowa has become pos
sessed of thirty-five acres of ground
lying contiguous to the property al
ready owned by the state at the Sol
diers' Orphans home in Davenport.
An appropriation was set aside a few
weeks ago by the legislature for the
purchase and the board of control is
able to return to the state treasury
S1,400 of the amount allowed. The
price naid was $4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL.
Case OF Israel VS. Dassett Continued
Before JUDGE Roberts,

Before Judge Roberts.
In probate court Judge M. A. Roberts
has signed a decree for final discharge
in the estate of D. H. Michael The
case of Silas Warren against John Nc
Grath ct al, has been settled out of
court and dismissed. The hearing in
the case of F. M. Israel against Will
liam Daggett ct al still continues be-
fore Judge Roberts. A motion for a
new trial has been made by the plain
tiff in the case of ]. B. Curran VS. Mar
garet Rodgers. Fred F. Logan has fill
ed petition for divorce from his wife
Effie M. Logan, alleging desertion as
grounds for the petition. He also asks
the custody of their infant child.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
FATAL QUARREL.

Tragedy At Jackson, Mich, over Do.
rnestic Troubles.
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Jackson, Mich, Feb. 27. - Mrs. y
: Anna March Huddy is dead and y
her husband, John Huddy, is dy- =
y ing as the result of double shoot =
ing ARRAY here today. Which of .
the two fired the shots can not be .
determined. Mrs. Huddy had APP
piled for divorce and Huddy had >
gone to see her and to attempt =
reconciliation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
THREATENED TO SAW OFF HEAD

Josie CritiIIi of Des Moines Makes Ser
ious Charge Against Husband.
Des Moines, Feb. 27-Because she
says her husband threatened to saw off
her head with a hand saw, Josie Critilli
has asked the district court for a de-
cree of divorce from Joseph Critilli
and also a restraining order to keep
him fom visiting her at her fathers
home
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:
WILL TALK 70 TEACHERS.

Mrs. Lucia Julian Martin of Flynn
Normal School to Lecture.
Mrs. Lucia Julian Martin of the
Flynn Normal school of Chicago, will
lecture before the teachers of the pub
lie schools at the high school Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
Weekly Bank Statement,

New York, Feb. 27.-The weekly
bank statement shows that loans have
decreased $4,229,7OO; deposits have
decreased S1O5,2O0; the reserve has in
creased S4,617.3o0; the surplus has in
creased s4,643,6 900; and ex- United
States deposits have increased S4,s34,-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
REPORTS TO CAR THAT ATTACK.
ING PARTY LOSE TORPEDO
BOATS.
C0REANs TO JOIN JAPAN

Army of 10000 Will Help the Little
Nation In Its Struggle With Russia
Japan Angered at Russians Speech
at The Hague.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
HUMBLES
SENTENCED
MINER WHO SHOT HIS WIFE GETS
THREE AND oNE.HALF
YEARS.

Abba, Feb. 81 Especially Frank
Humbles was yesterday afternoon SEN
fenced by Judge Robert Sloan to serve
three years and a half in the peniten-
tiary at Fort Madison for attempting
to kill his wife, the verdict in the case
having been guilty of attempted man
slaughter. Humbles was formerly a
miner at Buxton and had considerable
trouble with his wife. Finally the
woman left him, intending to go to
her relatives in the east. He overlook
her at the Burlington depot in Abba
and shot her three times. She was
thought to be mortally wounded and
for time it was feared the people
would take the law in their own
hands in order to see that the man
was punished for his act. Finally,
however, Mrs. Humbles recovered
from her injuries and she was able to
testify against her husband. Humbles
is colored man.
Cooley Appeals Case.
William Cooley, who was recently
found guilty of manslaughter for his
connection with the death of Robert
Roe at Hooking, has appealed to the
supreme court to reverse the decision
of the Abba district court, Judge Sloan
presiding. Cobley's bond of 81 200 was
signed by Moses Levich, of Des Moines
and has been approved by the clerk
OF Monroe county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
Sieourney.

sigourney, Feb. 27.-Miss Alkaline
Augustine of oskaloosa visited with
Margaret Stanlow from Wednes-
day to Friday. A number of their
friends gathered at the Lesan home
and enjoyed a pleasant evening on
Thursday.
Hon. 7. E. Johns of Des Moines was
in town yesterday and reported that
N. w. Churchill had just died. Mr..
Churchill is an old resident Of the
north part Of the county. He died near
Keswick.
The sudden stop in the Lewis MUIR
der trial made great calm in the
court proceedings. There will be no
court until Wednesday, March 2.
The news stand in the postoffice
building will change hands Monday.
Rex Smith will be the new proprietor
Sherman Needham has fully recov-
cred and is on duty again at the post
office.
Mrs ]. W. Johnston. who has been
very sick at H. G. Browns home, Is re-
ported considerably better.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
ALEXIEFF SAYS FOUR
JAP BOATS WERE SUNK

further orders from the department.
There is no present intention of try
ing to force Morgan upon the Russian
government
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STATE HOUSE AT MADISON AL.
MOST COMPLETELY DE.
sTRoYED BY FIRE.
CHANCELLOR MILWAUKEE,
conflagration, Which Means Loss to
State of About 100000, May Result
in Removal of State Offices to Mil.
Waukee.

Madison, Wis.,, Feb. 81. = The state
capitol building was totally destroyed
by fire today with a loss estimated at
100000. The state carrying only par.
tlal insurance. being in the process OF
changing from insurance in independ.
emit companies to system of state in.
surance. In June last there lapsed
$4,000 and in December 10000
There is in the insurance fund at the
present time about $4,000 to meet the
loss.
May Move Capitol.
The fire involves the building of a
new capitol, a special session of the
legislature and probably the renewal
OF the agitation in favor Of the re.
moval of the capitol from Madison to
Milwaukee.
Appeal for Aid.
The local fire department was un.
able to cope with the flames and Mil
Waukee was appealed to for assistance.
Records May Be Lost.
Practically all the valuable state
records are believed to be lost. Their
safety depends on the extent of the
fireproof character of the vaults. The
state treasury had only $4,000 in cash
on hand.
Starts From Gas JET.
The origin of the fire is believed to
have been from lighted gas jet in
toilet room on the second floor which
ignited the vanished ceiling.
Heir coccs-- TOO TOO ..s..e.
Two companies arrived from Mil.
waukee at 10 o'clock on special train
but were too late to render assistance
as the flames had practically wiped
out every department of the building
with the exception of the north end.
In this portion were located the SUI
preme court and the attorney gener-
ais Office.
Law Books Saved.
The contents of the immense law IL
brary, situated in the north end, were
saved with large quantity of other
books and papers. Included in the
burned portion was the Grand Army
hall, but the battle flags and other ar.
my relics were saved.
Fireman Injured.
During the fire Chief Charts Berard
was overcome by the smoke and fell
from ladder, receiving serious inju-
ries.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
SEIZE UPON PROPOSITION TO
LAY CABLE TO SCORE
AMERICA.
BUSINESS TRANSACTION
6ourse Gazette Of st. Petersburg Says
This Government Is Friendly to
Japan, Taken as Grounds for State.
ment Proposition of Cable Company.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 27.-The Bourse
Gazette today makes Washington
dispatch, saying the United States has
undertaken to lay submarine cable
from the Philippine Islands to Japan
to prevent the latters isolation in case
the Russians cut the Shang Hal cable,
the subject of bitter attack upon the
government at Washington, saying
that this is new evidence of it's breach
of neutrality.
Truth of Cable Story.
New York, Feb. 27.-It was announc.
ed in the Associated Press dispatches
from Washington February "a that the'
Commercial Gable Co. had addressed
inquiries to the government as to whe-
Their permission could be secured to
land on the island of Guam cable
connecting with Japan, this cable to
connect at Guam with the present Pa
cific Commercial cable to the United
States.
Reason for Request.
1t was said the request was based
on an apprehension that the existing
Japanese cables, both of which run to
Shanghai, might be cut during the
present difficulties and Japan this be
isolated from the world.
No Breach of Neutrality.
In considering the request of the
government it is said to have reached
the conclusion that assent would not
involve a breach of neutrality, taking
the ground that the cable is a CONNER
cial instrument like mail ship.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
CLARK WINS CONTEST.
Cornell Carries Off First Honors in the
State intercollegiate Debate.

Grinnell, Feb. 27.-At the annual
state intercollegiate contest last night
first honors We're won by Fred ]. Clark,
of Cornell college, on PHILOSOPHY of
the Race Problem" second by J..
Newton Colver Of Simpson, on Robert
E. Lee" third by F. M. Beatty, Iowa
Wesleyan, POLICY for Progress"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
HoRSEMAN SUICIDES.
c. r. Ushnes Takes Own Life in St.
Louis Hotel,

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 27.-Charles F.
Ushnes, a well known st. Louis horse
man, committed suicide by shooting
at the new Gruener hotel. The cause is
unknown.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
MINISTER RESIGNS.
Bunau.varIla, His Mission Ended
Gives Up His Office.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 81. = M.
Bunau-Varilla. minister from Pana-
ma, cabled his resignation as such
to the president of that republic.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
TREATY is SIGNED.
France and Spain Complete A
ment for Arbitration,

Paris, Feb. 81. = The foreign Office
announced today that the treaty of ar
bitration between France and Spain
had been signed. The terms are iden-
tical with the recent arbitration thea
ties concluded between France and
Great Britain and Italy and Great Bri-
tain.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01

st. Petersburg, Feb. 81 The car
has received the following from Vice
roy Alexieff, dated Port Arthur. Feb.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
Morgan to Remain Here.

Washington, D. c. Feb 27.-The ord.
ers of Edwin V. Morgan, who has been
appointed and confirmed as American
consul to Dalny, to proceed to that
post have been suspended. Morgan
will not proceed until he has received
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-01
May Move Capitol.

The fire involves the building of 6
new capitol, special session of the
legislature and probably the renewa
OF the agitation in favor Of the re
moval of the capitol from Madison tc
Milwaukee.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Corte!you Must Come.

If Cortelyou is to be elected chair
man of the national committee it is
absolutely essential that he come here
Immediately" is the substance of a
telegram that has been sent to Presi-
dent Roosevelt by Congressman Lit
auer of New York. after careful sizing
up of the strength of the opposition to
COrtelyOuS selection. This call for as
sistance shows opposition is intensity
ing among the members of the ma
tional committee, who believe that
practical politicians should be chosen
to run the campaign. Senator Lodge
and Cornelius Bliss. both of whom full
ly approve the presidents choice of
Cortelyou, are expected here today or
tomorrow. Their arrival may create
a change in the present sentiment If
the president is determined to have
Cortelyou il is certain the national
committee will acquiesce.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Fairbanks Still Silent.

Senator Fairbanks opened the day
with indications of continued silence.
There is no reason why | should say
anything" remarked the senator. Sen
timent appears to be all for Fairbanks.
1t is not an uprising in his behalf, but
a simple belief that he will be nOmi-
mated. The Hit boom does not appear
to be taking hold. His illness is unfor-
tunate for his boom since his age and
the attendant possibility of intirmity
are the strongest arguments against
him. Governor Lafollette returned to
Madison this morning Smarting under
defeat. The national committeeman
refuse to say whether he will return.
Elihu Root, temporary chairman of the
convention, arrived this morning, being
the first of the representatives of the
president to come.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Gravel Car Runs Amuck.

SALT LAKE, June 1S.-By the
breaking of the draw head on a con-
structiOn carload of gravel. on east
side heights, five electric cars We're
wrecked this morning. Mrs. Chapman
of this city was fatally hurt and sew
eral were slightly hurt in jumping
The car went through the business sec
across four railroad tracks The mo-
torman ahead. calling for the passen-
gers to jump reversed the current and
all cars We're piled up at the terminus
of the Rio Grande depot.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18

convention. The structure. in addl-
ton to having a splendid central To-
cation. is admirably adapted for large
gathering. In the main building ample
accommodations Will be provided for
speakers, the delegates and alternates.
the newspaper correspondents and seV-
eral thousand spectators. In the an
mex will be the telegraph rooms, COM
mittee rooms and other accessories.
The Wabash avenue front of the build
flags and bunting as we'll as the in
side of the hall.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18

curiosity. The throngs We're subdued
and Respectfully Men and ho,,s ,.-..-
tbai, hate -, aa.,.
90
uii'e'e eu passing
'''' iiou' 'ile avenues lined with
crepe, While women and girls stood
with heads bowed. Many women went
especially at the sight of white hearsas
with some times two or three little
caskets III. Arrangements had been
made for more than 100 funerals TODAY
ana as early as the first of these sad
corteges began to move. Services were
held in churches of all denominations
do ,.,sto,aI ,,.,,,.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Roosevelts Go to Weddinc.

WASHINGTON. June 1S.-The
president, Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Carow
and Secretary Barnes quietly left the
capital last night for Hyde Park. \. Y,
where at noon today they will attend
the wedding Of the presidents niece.
The utmost secrecy is maintained re-
garding the trip. Returning the presi-
dent and wife will pass Sunday as the
guests of Attorney General Knox on
his Valley Forge farm.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
California Delegation Arrives.

with the continuous inpOuring for
Derby day visitors and convention del
egauons Chicago today took on an ami
mated appearance. Immense crowds
checked intramural transportation.
Politics warmed up some. but horse
talk rather had the ascendancy.
Among convention delegations to ar
rive was that from California on a sne
clal OF SIX Pullmans and one car of
Goodies. In the delegation came
George a. knight who will make one
Vi the secohdlng speeches nominating
Roosevelt knight is a candidate for
the California member of the national
committee and will be elected. Cali
iorhlans organized on the way to Chi
"ago and elected Judge ]. w Mckin-
ney of Los Angeles chairman of the
delegation. a caucus delegation will
be held IN its quarters Monday. The
delegation was received with loud ac-
claim, because of the good fellowship
that prevails.
There was some curiosity to see the
warning factions of Wisconsin. but the
delegates and visitors reserved their
salVos for the westerners. Word had
been passed around of their coming in
greater style than usual, including car
loads of wine and fruit valued at
$4,000. This was distributed to Wis
itors at the elaborate California head
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
WISEMAN GOES TO PEN,
Has Begun Service of a Twelve Near
Term.

Benjamin F. Wiseman has commence
ed the service of his 12-year term in
the penitentiary for the crime of rape
committed upon his 14-year- niece.
The remitittur from the state supreme
court dismissing his appeal was re-
ceived today by Clerk Hill, who i'm
mediately furnished Sheriff Painter
with the commitment.
The sheriff this afternoon took Wise
man to the prison and turned him over
to Warden Dryden.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
JAPANESE STEAMER CAPTURED.
But Released on Approach of Mikado' s
War Fleet.

TOXIC. June 1S.-A Japanese steam
er was attacked by the Russian squad
ron last night but escaped, taking
refuge in this harbor. The Fokuyama
and another steamer, the Iako Maru
were overhauled by the Russians. but
the latter We're evidently afraid of the
leased the steamers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Murphy Offers Compromise.

Governor Murphy. of New Jersey.
formally proposed a compromise
in the national craftsmanship muddle
by advocating the selection of the
chairman by the national committee.
the creation of an advisory board of
twelve members, with Cortelyou as
chairman, Elihu Root is said to view
the proposition favorabIv.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Ransom for Perdicaris.

WASHINGTON. June 1S-COnsul
General Gummere. cables the state de-
partment from Tangier that a cash
ransom for the release of Perdicaris
and Narley has been arranged sAhd
will be paid today, but it is intimated
there is some doubt of Bandit Raisuli's
good faith.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
President Meyer Arrested for Murder

TELLURIDE, Colo, June 1S.-Presi-
dent Meyer was taken to Cripple Creek
this morning by a deputy and a de-
tectiVe from the Mine Owners associa-
ton to answer the charge of aiding
and abetting the murder of Charles
Mccormick and Melvin Brook, killed in
the Nindicator mine explosion several
months ago, Meyer is highly indg-
nant at the charges.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Wounded Arrive at Mukden,

MNkDEN. June 1S.-WOunded in
large numbers are arriving from the
VafangOw battle field. Twenty nine
officers and 134 men thus far reported
with injuries. They say the Russian
retreat was being effected in perfect
order when they left.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
British Torpedo Boat Sinks.

LONDON, June 1S.-The Central
News Paris correspondent reports that
during the British naval maneuvers off
AjacciO. Corsica, today, two torpedo
boats cOllided and one was sunk
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
General StackeIburq Escapes.

LONDON, June 1S.-The Central
News ST. Petersburg correspondent
capped from the Japanese fianking move
and is now out of danger
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18

quarters in the Auditorium. When
asked for the preference of California
for vice president Knight said:
We have none, we will vote for any
man the administration wants"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Subscriptions for Japanese Loan.

TOXIC. June 1S.-Three hundred
and twenty million yen have already
been subscribed for the second issue of
eXchequer bonds.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Russian Squadron Siqhted.

TOXIC, June 1S.-It is reported that
three Russian Warships appeared early
today off Fouyama going north.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Financial Panic in Japan.

TOXIC, June 1S.-In consequence of
the failure of an important bank at
Osaka a serious financial panic pre-
walls.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Beck Not Present.

F. f. Beck, of San Francisco, who
was to have read a paper on 'Interna-
tiOnal Banking was unable to be
present, being detained as chief witness
in the Eppinger trial now in progress.
Frank COrtee. represented him
and read the paper, which was illus
trated by an immense chart of statis-
Americas favorable balance of trade
he forcibly showed the necessity for
more complete system of international
banks owned by Americans. He
clearly showed that Englands su-
premacy in the commercial world was
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Vincent's Address.

w. D. Vincent read paper on a
State Protective Committee which
he strongly advocated. The national
committee does fine work in it's field
but it does not cover the whole field.
1t neglects the amateur who is the
cause of many of the frauds and will
develop into the professional. He
spoke of the great success of such an
organization in many states. The lack
should be no risk in any line of bank
ing business and protection in this line
should be as complete as against fire
or burglary.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-06-18
Penrose Talks,

President :. =. l.. PenrOSe of Whit
man college was introduced as the
president of an institution of which the
whole state as we'll as Walla Walla
was proud and made a few remarks to
the convention. He said that bankers
the educational forces of the state yet
they are doing an important work in
this line. SO far as they stand for
common sense, integrity and moral
uprightness they are educators. He
expressed the hope that his fellow
things