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The Washington times., 1904-05-22
WAITED FOR DEATH,
BUT DEATH CAME NOT
Would-Be Suicides Life Saved by
Strike of Railroad Employees.
Weary of Life.

VIENNA. May PA peasant appear
ed before the magistrates at Arad yes
terday for an attempt to commit sui
eide. which was frustrated by the rail-
way strike.
He was found lying across the metals
of the railway. When asked what he
was doing. he answered that his wife
had made him weary Of life. and he
had been waiting hours for the eX-
press to come and run over him.
You will have to wait a long time.
said the man who found him, for the
express won't come till our wages are
raised" The would-bc suicide was dis
charged with a caution.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
DEAD WOMAN'S BODY
fLOATED ASHORE
Long Time in Waters of New York
Harbor-Decomposed and
Nearly Nude.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE body of a
woman. almost nude and evidently a
long time in the water. drifted ashore
near the stone dock at Fort Wadsworth
Staten Island. this morning and was
taken in charge by Coroner Schaefer.
The body was In an advanced state
Of decomposition. Tho clothing con-
sisted Of shoes and stockings and a sack
or coat covering the head and shoulders.
On one OF the fingers of the left hand
was q gold ring
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
Notable Window Display.

Passers-by at the corner OF Ninth and
+ Streets are attracted to the window
display made by +. S. Williams drug
store The choicest toilet articles and
the daintiest perfumes are artistically
arranged to tempt buyers Other win
dOws contain the well known advertised
medicines for which this concern Is so
justly famous
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
ENGINEER KILLED
AND FORTY INJURED
Not One Passenger Escapes Unhurt
From Train Wreck Caused
by Spreading Rails.

SALIDA, Col, May A.-SpTeading
rails Friday caused the wreck of a
Denver and Rio Grande passenger train
near AlamOsa-
Engineer Frank Evanston was killed
and forty persons injured.
The wreck occurred at Cumbers HIM.
a steep incline. The train left the rails
and piled up beside the track
Il was several hours before the vic
tins were all removed. Not one pas
senger escaped without some injury.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
ASSEMBLY ORGANIZED.

MOBILE. Ala. May 2l.-At the session
of the general assembly OF the Presby-
terrain Church in the United States. the
Rev. S. y. Neel. OF Kansas City. the
newly elected moderator, took the chair.
The Rev. T. n Law. OF opartanburg 8
C.. was chosen stated clerk.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
Grand Pen Mar-Gettysburg Excursion
Decoration Day, May 80,
B. & o. R. R.

Leaving Washington go a m, arrivO
Pen Mar 1O:3O. Gettysburg 40 a. m.
Returning. leave Gettysburg $50. Pen
Mar $40 D. m. Round trip g TO both
places. President Roosevelt will deliver
the memorial address, and the United
States Marine Band furnish the music.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
LARGE PLANNING MILL
DESTROYED BY FIRE

CUMBERLAND Nd. May I.-The
large planning mill of Bromer Brothers,
at lockwood, Pa, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire last night. Loss, $4,000.
partly insured
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
Let Joy Be Unconfned.

Do the same. order six Grove. AT your
grocer's.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
PREMATURE EXPLOSION
KILLS TWO, INJURIES ONE

LANCASTER, Pa, May 2l--By tn 2
premature explosion of a charge OF dyna-
mite in a quarry near Terrehill. fourteen
miles from here. this morning. John
Redcay aged fifty. was instantly killed
and John Horst, aged twenty-five. had
both arms blown off and is fatall;- in-
jured. Henry Weaver, the township
road supervisor. is slightly injured.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22
The Rose of America.

The American Beauty Rose Is cultivated
10 its perfection by Guide. 1924 L.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

Women of Good Taste
Enjoy the taste OF Elk Grove Butter
1t tones, favors the meal. At your gro
GERS.
The Washington times., 1904-05-22

45-in. All-Wool Cream Crepe Eta
morrow. a yard. ---..---....-..-.- ) >
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
MURDERER HUNTED ALL OVER
THE WORLD DIES IN ALASKA

am Tascott and you can tell the world
too, for the world has hunted me a
long time
"He moaned as though in agony and
then seemed to slide down like a rag
into the bed again. Again he slept
and 1 kept turning over in my mind a
few questions l was going to ask him
when he came to again.
Early the next morning the man
died.
Story of the Murder.
Amos J. Smell, wealthy citizen Of
Chicago was murdered at his home in
Washington boulevard the night of
February 8, 1888, and robbery was de-
clared to be the motive, although by
many it was and still is believed that
the evidence of burglary was concoct-
ed. However, after many arrests, the
police hit upon the Willie Tascott
clew. Tascott had been elevator boy
at the Palmer house. 1t was repre-
sented that he had been employed by
day and committed robberies by night.
Heavy rewards--one of $4,000, which
was subsequently raised to $4,000
were offered for Tascott, and for two
or three years Tascott was turning up.
dead or alive, in all parts of North and
South America. Eventually Mrs Smell
withdrew the reward for Taseott
Quarrels, civil suits and other scandals
followed among members of the fam
fly and today the Smell millions are
supposed to have been dissipated, in
part, and passed into other hands.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02

Chicago, June IA special to the
News from Victoria, B. c., says: "If
the voluntary declaration of a dying
man is to be believed, fms has been
written to the historic Smell tragedy of
fifteen years ago, and Tascott the long
sought murderer, self-identified, has
paid the penalty of his crime with
penitence, and now fills an unmarked
grave in the heart of the Alaskan will
derness, wither he had fed for efface-
ment of his individuality.
Tells a Thrilling Tale.
Philip H. Robertson, strictly reli
able man, a prospector and miner re-
ceived the dying mans confession, and
tells his story strongly, simply and
dramatically. Robertson left the Klon-
dixie capital, he says, late last fall in
a small boat and alone, bound for the
new placer grounds at Fairbanks. At
a lonely place he found a man dying in
tumble down cabin. Robertson tells
of trying to cheer him up and says:
Declares He is Tascott.
Suddenly he gave another wild
scream and Strengthened up in bed
Then in voice you would thing only
came from a good, strong man he
said: "See here, boys, my name is not
Watson, it's Tascott. I'm Tascott. Do
you understand? I'm Tascott that
they've been hunting like wolf for
years. J. can't run any more. I'm get
ting paid for what / did. know I'm
dying and / know where I'll co. Tell
the boys when they come back that !
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
MICKEY HAS THE
DENNISON CASE
NEBRASKA GOVERNOR TAKES
REoUlsITIoN CASE UNDER
ADJUSTMENT.

Lincoln Neb, June 1.-Governor
Mickey for several hours last night
heard arguments from Iowa officials
urging him to honor the requisition Of
Governor Cummins of Iowa for Thorn
as Dennison of Omaha, who is accused
of completely in the Pollock diamond
robbery. Governor Mickey took the
case under advisement, and will rem
der decision Thursday. While not
indicating plainly his intentions, the
governor intimated that he would not
grant the requisition. United States
Marshal Christian represented Cover.
nor Cummins and County Attorney
Fallon appeared for Harrison county,
where Dennison was indicted. Denni-
son was not represented
No Papers Have Been Served.
Omaha, Neb., June Neither Tom
Dennison nor w. j. Connell, his at
torney, will go to Lincoln to make any
fight against the application for a req
uisition. Mr.. Connell takes the posi-
ton that no papers have been served
upon his client as yet and he is un-
willing to recognize the proceedings
until he is made a party to them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
WILL STAY OUT
OF THE WISCONSIN FIGHT

The delegation filed with Mr.. Payne
what was practically notice Of con-
test in behalf of the four delegates at
large elected by the LaFollette faction
to the national republican convention,
claiming that they are the rightfully
elected representatives at large of the
state. Their notice of contest was filed
just in the nick of time as the rules Of
the national committee provide that
such notice must be filed twenty days
before the meeting of the convention,
and this time limit would have expired
today.
Feeling is Bitter.
During the talk with his callers Mr..
Payne suggested to them that no mat
ter which way the supreme court of
Wisconsin passes on the question as to
which was the proper convention that
the defeated faction drop the contro-
verted issues and unite with the VIC
torious side for the sake of party har-
mony. The members of the delega-
ton. however declined to commit
themselves in advance as to what their
future course Of action would be.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02

Washington, June 1. - President
Roosevelt again made it clear that he
will not permit himself to be drawn
into local political contests. A dele
cation of wisconsin republicans con-
sisting of w. D. Conner chairman of
the state committee; w. l.. Houser,
secretary of state; Irwin L. Penroot,
speaker Of the Wisconsin assemb. 4
C. C. Cuttings and Fl. p. Myrick, editor
of the Milwaukee Free Press, called on
the President to discuss Wisconsin
politics. They are supporters of Gov
LaFollette. Their visit was prompted
by the recent call on the President of
Senator Spooner who presented to him
the anti-LaFollette side of the Wis
consin situation. The President has
listened to the statements of both
sides, but he informed both definitely
that he would have nothing to do with
the contest in any way. Later, Messrs.
Myrick, Cuttings and Conner We're
closeted with Postmaster General
Payne, the acting chairman of the re-
publican national committee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
low ANS ARE TO
HAVE A PARADE
HAWkEYE DAY, MAY IL, WILL BE
RED LETTER OCCASION AT
ST. LOUIS.

Des Moines, June 1. Secretary
f. r. Conaway Of the Iowa purchase
commission, has written Governor
Cummins details of the Iowa day par
ade which is being arranged for the
exposition at ST. Louis on the second
of the Iowa days. June IL. The gov
ernor and elective officers are to ride
in carriages and the military staff will
be there mounted. The military dis
play will consist of the bands and ca
diets from the state agricultural col
lege at Ames, and one company from
the cadets at Simpson college, Indian
ola. The parade will be from some
point in the city to and into the ex-
position grounds, and thousands of
Iowans are expected to be present on
that occasion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
" ANT WORLD
WIDE PEACE
TENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION ON
INTERNATIONAL ARBlTRA-
TloN HELD TO-DAY.

Mohonk Lake, N. Y, June /. = The
tenth annual convention on interna-
tional arbitration opened here today
with a large attendance. The exercises
consisted of an address of welcome by
Albert X. Smiley, prayer by DR.. Ever
ett Hale, addresses by Judge George
Gray of Delaware. who presided; DR..
Benjamin f. Trueblood of Boston, sec
retary of the American Peace society;
Thomas Nelson Page. General James
Grant Wilson; Professor NJ. Peispeger
and Prof. John Fl. Gray.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
THE IROQUOIS
WILL REOPEN
CHICAGO JUDGE ISSUES A MAND
ANUS TO COMPEL cITYs FAv-
oRARLE ACTION.

Chicago, June /. - AS a result of
the mandamus issued yesterday by
Judge Edward F. Dunno, compelling
the city to grant permit to remodel
the Lroquois theatre in accordance with
city ordinances, worllmen were placed
In the building late yesterday after
noon to begin preparations for reopen
ing The place September /. under
either the name of the NATIONAL or
the Randolph Street" theatre.
The permit was issued by the build
ing department late in the afternoon
and word was received by Attorney
Levy Mayer that William Harris,
present owner of the theatre, would
arrive in Chicago in day or two tc
oversee the work of repairing and re
modelling.
Anticipate Facing Many Obstacles.
Many obstacles in the way of re
opening the theatre as place O
amusement are anticipated from the
Iroquois Memorial association. The
most probable move from the city will
involve the moral right of the mayor
to grant, an amusement license to the
house in which 600 men. women and
children met death.
City officials are of the opinion that
SO far as permit to remodel the place
was concerned they had fought a
losing fight, and that the only course
open to them was capitulation to the
demands OF the theatre management.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
DEMOCRATS
in SESSION.
STATE CONVENTIONS IN SESSION
TODAY IN MICHIGAN AND
NEBRASKA.

Detroit, June /. State Chairman
Barkworth called to order the demo-
cratic state convention, which will
name delegates at large and alternates
to the st. Louis convention at noon to-
day. Lawton T. Hemans was made
temporary chairman.
Nehraskans at Omaha.
Omaha, June 1. - The democratic
state convention met here this after
noon to name delegates at large and
alternates to the national convention
The state nominating convention will
be held in Lincoln August 10.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
ARMSTRONG TO BE SPEAKER.

Assistant Secretary of Treasury to De-
liver Address at Memorial University.
Washington, d. c., June /. - Assist
ant Secretary Of the Treasury Arm
strong will deliver the principal ad-
dress at the commencement of the
National university on Thursday
night. There are two Iowa graduates
Edgar Hamilton Of Bondurant, master
of laws and Adelbert D. Sumner, bach.
elor of laws.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
WAS VETERAN RAILROAD MAN.

Samuel r. Galloway, President Ameri-
can Locomotive Co., Is Dead.
New York, June 1. Samuel R.
Galloway, president of the American
Locomotive Co.. and former president
of the New York Central railroad, died
today, following an operation for mas
toidites. He was 81 years of age. -.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
NO BREAK IN
DEADLOCK
EACH OF THE ILLINOIS cANDI.
DATES HOLDS HIS POSI-.
TIoN.
WANT SECRET BALLOT
Cook County Delegate Offers Reso-
luton Calling for Change in Plan of
Voting and it is Referred to Resolu-
tions Committee.

Springfield, June 1. Lowden,
Deneen and Yates are comforting
regarding proposition that all
candidates release their delega-
tions from Instructions The 9TH
er candidates have agreed to the
proposition, which came from the
committee on resolutions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
WINGS
A BOLD BURGLAR
REV. DR.. CHISHOLM OF DEBols,
PA, WOUNDS A HOUSE
BREAKER.

Dubois, Pa, June /. Early today
Captain Laheye, postmaster at Falls
Creek, was fatally shot by burglar.
Later on the burglar was shot by Rev.
DR.. Chisholm, pastor of the Presbyter-
ian church. as he was about to enter
the iatter's residence. The wounded
burglar was captured and is in SER
ious condition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
sixty-second Ballot.

Sixty-Second Ballot.
The sixty-second ballot, the first to-
day, gave: Yates 40, Lowden 4O4, De-
neen 391, Hamlin 116, Warner 40,
Sherman So, Pierce %.
AT the conclusion of the sixty-second
ballot Delegate Cross, of Cook county,
offered resolution providing for Sc
cret ballot. F. J. Murphy, one of the
Yates leaders. moved to refer the
resolution to the resolutions commit
tee. A Deneen delegate seconded the
motion. Upon roll call the resolution
was referred to the committee by a
vote of 1924 to 27S.
Sixty-Third Ballot Same Story.
The resolutions committee was i'm
mediately called together. The sixty
third ballot: Yates 465; Lowden 401;
Deneen 1893; Hamlin 121; Sherman 81;
Warner 43; Pierce 81.
At 1880 the convention adjourned
until 2 o'clock this afternoon
For Re-submission.
Springfield. ILL.,, June l. - The con-
vention reeenyened at 2ss13 O'Clock and
A. H. Jones a Yates leader offered a
resolution providing for submitting the
selection of a governor to republican
primaries throughout the state.
Proposition Turned Down.
The Jones resolution was tabled.
Sixty-Fourth Ballot.
The sixty-fourth ballot gave Yates
474; Lowden 407; Deneen 1856; Hamlin
116; Warner 80; Sherman So; Pierce
28.
No Change in Situation.
On the sixty-fifth ballot Yates re.
ceived 473; Lowden Ala; Deneen 381;
Hamlin III; Warner 81; Sherman, 81;
Pierce 27.
No Break In Sight.
There is as yet no substantial pros
pect that the gubernatorial deadlock
will end tomorrow. 1t is reported that
LoWden will make another attempt
to break into the Yates force.
1t is said that he expects to get 100
Yates votes, thirty from Hamlin, fifty
from Sherman and enough scattering
votes to swell his total to 600, hoping
enough Deneen delegates in Cook coun-
ty to nominate Lowden.
Yates Prospects.
The Yates managers admit that with
some stage of the balloting Kane, Will
and Dekalb counties may go to Low
den, whence they did when stampede
was attempted two weeks ago; but
this would mean only sixty-two votes,
and that is near the limit of the num-
ber the Yates people will concede as
likely to go to Lowden from their
camp.
All Are Holding On.
There seems small probability that
either Hamlin or Sherman will now
shift their votes until it appears rea-
sonably certain that by SO doing they
will be able to break the deadlock. All
of the candidates held their forces to-
gether yesterday and it appears likely
that today's ballots will show no mate
rial changes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
PRINCESS mATHILDE,s GEMS.

The Pearl Necklace Once the Property
of Queen Sophie is Sold for $171 900.
Paris June L. - In the sale of the
Princess Mathilde's a jewels a pearl
necklace formerly the property of
Queen Sophie of Holland, brought
-s171 900. 1t is said that the buyer was
representing the German empress.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02

LONG EXPECTED STRUGGLE in THE
ORIENT ISaAT LAST A REALITY
ST. AMANT WINS DERBY.
Big English Race at EPSON Attracts
Eight Starters Today.

" * s. # s. # ). = y x Il s. .
y London, June 1. - The race u
for the derby stakes, worth $500 *
* sovereigns, run over course of 4
about one mile and half at Ep- &
som today, was won by ST. Amant. y
John O. Gaunt was second, and -
y ST. Denis third. Eight horses s.
+ started. Il
- 50 II # v *** "a y * y =
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
CHANCES FOR PEACE in
COLORADO COAL FIELDS
FLOODS in WYOMING.
Green River and Its Tributaries are
Out Of Their Banks.

= y * y L St y &* s,ss - =
Green River, Wyo., June 1. - 4
' Floods in the Green river and its y
y tributaries have cost at least two y
y lives and much damage to proper |"
ty. A message has just arrived y
y here with news from the !nundat- =
8 ed district. All the streams in =
' that section are out of their banks y
' and the loWlands are flooded. y
y = = ~ + ~ Il II 4 . i . u
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
SWEDISH LUTHERANs MEET.

National Augustana Synod is In Ses-
sion at Lindsborg, kas.
Lindsborg, Kansas, June 1. - The
National Augustana synod of the Swed-
ish Lutheran church opened it's an
nual session here today with 500 dele
gates present. DR.. E. Norelius of Min
nesota presided.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
TWO HARD BATTLES
HAVE BEEN FOUGHT
Japanese Under Kuroki are Reported
To Have Defeated kuropatkin's
Forces and the Russians RetaIiated
With a Crushing Blow.

indianapolis, Ind. June l. - A staff
correspondent of the News cabling
from Che Foo today says: "The jap
anese land attack on Port Arthur was
begun yesterday morning. The Rus
sian forces that were driven out south
ward from Dalny and Kin Chou by the
Japanese are assisting the garrison at
Port Arthur. The Russian navy has
Joined the movement. to repulse the
enemy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS.

Nothing Has Been Heard From Kid.
naped American In Morocco.
Tangiers. June 1. - The cruiser
Olympia, flying the flag of Rear Ad-
miral Jewell and the cruisers Balti-
more and Cleveland arrived here this
afternoon. There are no further de-
velopments concerning the kidnap-
ing of Perdicaris and his stepson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
Grain Elevator Was Burned.

Dolliver, Ia, June I. = The Western
elevator at Gridley, five miles south
of here, burned Tuesday evening, and
with it two cars of grain and one car
of -four, also coal and coalsheds. The
loss is well insured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
WOULD GUST RAILWAYS.

land Valued at Millions is Subject of
Legal Dispute.
ts@. s%%ea asa@sas
Chicago, June I. = In suit be-
gun in federal court here today
500 claimants demand the eviction
of the Pennsylvania railway com
pany from property here valued at
: $3,ooo,ooo. The chief property at
stake is on Stewart avenue be-
= tween Twelfth and sixty-first .
" streets. An Injunction is asked y
against further use by the railway
companies Of the tracks In the 8
disputed district.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
THE WEATHER

Iowa and South Dakota-showers
tonight and Thursday.
Local Weather.
9 O'Clock last night .... 66
Z o'clock this morning ;. :. ). ). 61
Q o'clock this afternoon >. :. -. rs
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
Russians Turn the Tables.

Liao Yang, May 30.-Delayed) -
The Japanese lost 200 killed and a
number Of horses in fight at Vagen
Fuchu today. The Russians opened
fire at s o'clock in the morning and
after two hours and half of long
range firing the Japanese under Gener-
al Akkiama prepared to charge and
crush the force which had been har-
crush the force which had been
harassing them for twenty-one days.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
NOTIFICATION AT OYSTER BAY.
President Decides on Place to Receive
Tender of Nomination.

Washington, June 1. = President
Roosevelt has decided to receive at
oyster Bay the notification of his
nomination by the Chicago convention.
The date will depend very, largely on
the desires of the members of the noti-
fication committee. 1t will probably be
early in July. The President will go
to his summer home July 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02
LEuTH is CAPTURED.
Alleged Upton kidnapper is Arrested
Today at Durant.

Davenport, June 1. (SpeciaD -
August Leuth. who escaped from the
Upton Jail Monday night by assault
ing the jailor, was captured this morn
ing at Durant. He is under sentence
for kidnapping Mrs Telsrow, an aged
German woman living at Upton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-02

Springfield, June 1.-The republican
state convention convened at 1915
this morning.