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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
MRS. DYE, OF BOONE, MAY GO TO
SOUTH DAKOTA FOR
TRIAL.
"A DEFECT In IOWA LAWS
Governor cummins Fails to Grant
Dakota Officers an Extradition For
Boone Woman Because of Wording
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Boone, March 9.-Mrs. Sherman
Dye, accused of sending box of poi
soned candy through the mails to Miss
Rena Nelson, at Pierre, S. D., was re-
leased from custody today, Judge
Whitaker framing his decision in the
habeas corpus proceedings in accord
ance with the decision of Governor
Cummins in the requisition matter.
Upon her release Mrs. Dye intimated
that she might go to South Dakota to
stand trial on the charge, rather than
live under cloud of suspicion.
The Governors Decision.
A defect in the laws may result in
the liberation of Mrs. Sherman Dye,
of Boone, charged with the awful crime
of sending poisoned candy to Miss Re-
ma Nelson, of Pierre, S. D., from which
Miss Nelson has since died.
Governor Cummins last night, as a
result Of the hearing on the matter of
Miss Dyes extradition, decided that
under the present laws and in view of
recent decision Of the supreme court
of the United States and of a uscis::a1n
of our own supreme court, the woman
cannot be extradited. The governor in
his decision also volunteers the opin-
ion neither can the woman be tried
for murder in Iowa, as the crime, If
there was one, was committed in
South Dakota.
Will Send Special Message.
The governor also calls attention to
the defect in the law, and said last
night he will send a special message to
the legislature within a few days, call
ing the attent tiop, Of the members of
that body to the fact, and recommend
ing q change in the laws, so as to cover
THE governor explains that there
have been similar cases, for other Of
fenses, but this is the first time the
charge of murder has been involved.
Governor Cummins' decision was
reached yesterday after an all day
study of the cases &
The points raised are nice ones and
are susceptible to considerable elabo-
ration.
The Case Involved.
The contention is that Mrs. Dye did
not commit the crime in South Dakota
1t was at Boone that she sent the can
dy, if she did send It, The murder it.
self was committed at Pierre, where
Miss Nelson received and ate the can
dy. fs
Mrs. Dye had never been in South
Dakota. The law provides that fu-
gitive from Justice, to be such, must
have been in the state in which the
crime was committed. Mrs. Dye had
never been in the state of South Dako.
ia, and therefore could not be touched
in this way.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
HAVE SAILED FOR HOLY LAND.
Delegates TO the Wor,r.,. Fourth Sum.
day School Convelaf;on.

Hoboken, AZ. J.. March S9.s-Ne early 800
delegates to the worlds fourth Sunday
school convention sailed yesterday on
the snecially chartered steamer, Gros-
ser Kurfufst. Her destination will be
Jerusalem, where on April is, 10 and
~ the convention will be held.
Many lowans on Board.
Delegates from Iowa who sailed to-
day are: B. F. Mitchell, Des Moines;
Mrs. Mitchell, Des Moines; Rev. Jos.
Wells, Des Moines; Mrs. S. Baylor,
Kennan, Des Moines; Belle L. Bentley,
Des Moines; Rev. o. S. Thompson,
Paulina; Rev. D. Everett Smith, India
nola;; Rev. John w. Potter, Bloomfield; !;
Rev. Ewarts Kent. Dunlap; Mrs John
q. Hamilton. Cedar Rapids; Rev. N. A.
Marshan, Cedar Rapids; Rev. E. G.
Boyer, Maynard; j. G. Brown, Mar
shalltown;t Miss Flora Wilson, Traer;
Jabez p. Dennis, Traer; Rev. Wilson
Denny Charles City; Rev. H. A. Ing
ham, Keosauqua.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
FOR
DIRECT VOTE
UPPER IOWA HOUSE PASSES
HUGHES RESOLUTION THIS
MORNING.
(BY LEON BRowN.)
Des Moines Bureau of Courier.

Des Moines Bureau OF Courier.
Des Mones, March 8.
From Wednesdays Daily
The senate today passed the Hughes
resolution calling upon congress to call
a constitutional convention to amend
the federal constitution so as to elect
senators by the direct vote of the peo-
pie. The vote was 20 to 13.
Ties on Railroad Bill.
The house today tied on the vote
to indefinitely postpone the bill re.
quiring railroads to employ adults only
for telegraph operators and signal
men.
The bill now comes before the house
for action.
Salary is Raised.
The salary of the assistant attorney
general was raised to 81 900 per year
by bill passed by the house.
The house also passed bill to per-
NIT members of. the state board of
health to succeed themselves.
The Powers bill to permit rural
schools to be closed when the attend
ance is less than ten and the pupils
transported to the adjoining districts
was killed.
Road Bill for Friday.
The road bill was made a specia1
order of business for Friday morning.
In the senate Young, of Lee county,
offered bill abolishing the state rail.
road commission.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
TO FIGHT TRUSTS.
Texas cattIemen May Join lndepend.
ent Movement for Packers.

Fort Worth, Tex, March 9.-Trust
influence is being exerted at the Texas
Cattle Raisers Association convention
to prevent that influential body from
throwing its influence with Nationak
Live Stock Association and erecting a
chain of Independent packing plants
across the country. 1t is almost GER
tain that the Texans will join in this
movement.
L. F.. Wilson and Charles F. Martin,
of Denver. promoters of the independ-
ent movement, are here trying to swing
the Texans into line.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
OFFICIALS In SPRINGFIELD AP.
PREHEND RENEWAL OF
RloTING TONIGHT.
FIRE COSTS 100000
Burning Of Levee Destroys Several
Houses.-strons Guard is Arranged
For To Prevent Trouble Tonight if
Possible.

Springfield, O., March 9.-Notwith-
standing all the negro saloons and re.
sorts were closed this afternoon by or
der Of the mayor, there is apprehen-
sion on the part of the officials of fur
ther trouble tonight. A strong guard
has been arranged for in the levee dis
trict and at all the negro saloons and
several negroes have been requested
to leave town.
The mob dispersed at o'clock this
morning after about dozen buildings
had been burned. The militia from
Dayton, Miami and other points is
maintaining good order today.
The loss from fire during the
night is estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000. Most of the buildings were
occupied by the colored people and
were very small.
City Restless All Day.
Throughout the day there was a feel
ing Of vague unrest in every quarter
of the city. The body of the lynched
negro was taken from the telegraph
pole at 3 o'clock yesterday morning
and was placed in little undertaking
shop. Through the forenoon fully 10.-
600 people saw the body and stood
about the city in groups. The police
and officials were worried but did not
take any action until noon, when the
undertaking shop was closed. The
crowds did not dispense, and nobody
seemed to be working. At nightfall
there were increased reports of threat
ened trouble and the crowds in the
streets grew larger.
Insurance Men Appeal 10 Mayor. z
It was arumored that the negroes
would attempt to hurn the city and the
insurance men appealed to Mayor Bow
lus to protect them. The police were
in a state bordering on panic after
their horrible experience at the Jail
the night before. They had been with
out sleep, were nervous and at high
and a council was called. The mayor,
Chief of Police OBrien and Sheriff
Routzahan and two or three others
met in the mayors office. The result
of the deliberation was that the gov
ernor be- asked for troops.
Rioters Cursed the Priest.
When the leaders of the mob passed
down East High street early last even
ing to begin the work of burning the
levee resorts. Father John Cogan, as
sistant pastor of st. Raphael church,
got down on his knees on the side
walks, and implored them to desist in
their work as they might start a fire
they would never be able to control.
The incendiaries paused only a mo-
meht few of them cursed him and
then went quickly on to begin their
task.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
TO SAVE LIVES.
Chicago Women Plan Home for Work.
ina Girls,

Chicago Women Plan Home for Work.
ing Girls.
Chicago, March 9.-Homeless Chi
cago girls are to be safely guarded by
their Weather sisters from the temp
tations that result in the quick ending
of their hopeless, childish lives by car
bolic acid that death agent sold with
criminal carelessness and used with
appalling frequency by the young girls
of the city.
The Progressive Health Club will
start a crusade at once for the building
of a home for homeless working girls.
Through the club women of Chicago.
Andrew Carnegie will be asked to do
nate three-quarters of a million dollars
recently refused by Massachusetts
city toward million dollar fund to be
raised by the women of the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
THE WEATHER

Iowa-Rain tonight and Thursday,
possibly turning to snow. Warmer in
east and south portions and colder in
the northwest tonight. Colder Thurs.
day. ,s.,...,
Illinois-Showers Thursday and pos.
sibly late tonight. Warmer tonight and
in south and east portions Thursday
Local Weather.
8 O'Clock last night 3s
Z o'clock this morning $50. sc
2 o'clock this afternoon d. 80, 50
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
Payne,s Illness Temporarx.

Washington, March president
Roosevelt today called on Postmaster
General Payne, who is ill at his apart
ments in the Arlington hotel. 1t is
understood that Payne's sickness is
not at all serious and he expects to be
out in a day or two.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
Pennsylvania to Spend Millions.
THREE BURNED BY EXPLOSION.
Superintendent Reha of Pocahontas
q Gas Plant Causes Explosion.

Pocahontas, March 9.-An explosion
of gas at the city water works plant
yesterday badly injured three persons.
Superintendent Reha struck a match
over the manhole above the well to
show the pipes and was, seriously
burned about the hands and face. The
windows in the second story were
blown out. The cause of the explosion
is not known, but it is thought to have
come from gasoline which leaked into
the ground from the gas plant.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
Arizona is in Line,
TIRED OF LIFE.
EIdora Man Hangs, Posons and Shoots
Himself.

Bldora, March 9. Because he
thought that he could never be cured
of a troublesome malady; Frank Hef-
fern, young man "a yeas of age, liv-
ing on a farm near Eldora, suicided
by climbing tree, tying rope around
a limb and then around his neck,
drinking the contents of two-ounce
bottle of chloroform and then blowing
out his brains with a small rifle. He
was missed all night, and posse of
thirty farmers found the dead body
dangling from the limb this morning
in the woods near Heffern's home.
His father, Thomas Heffern, is a we'll
to do farmer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
NOT IN AMERICA.
Mrs. Maybrick's Lawyer Denies Story
of Her Arrival,

New York, March 9. The report
that Mrs. Florence Maybrick arrived
here yesterday on the steamship Kais-
er Wilhelm II. was denied today by
Attorney Daniel S. Becker, counsel for
Mrs. Maybrick in the litigation going
on about her property.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
ENDORSES PRESIDENT
ROOSEVELT.
PAYS TRIBUTE TO HANNA
The Platform Adopted Today at Wich.
ita Tells of Prosperity Resulting
From Carrying Out Republican Poll.
cies.-Newspaper Man for Governor.

Wichita, Kansas. March 8. - When
the republican state convention was
called to order here today it was ap-
parent that Edward E. Hoch, editor of
the Herald of Marion would be nomin-
ated for governor by acclamation and
the remainder of the present state
officers except perhaps Treasurer Kel-
ley, would be renominated w. R.
Stubbs of Lawrence, was made tenn
porary chairman.
The Platform.
The platform congratulates the par
ty and associates in other states. upon
the gratifying harmony which pre-
walls in the councils of the organiza-
tion throughout the nation, presaging
another great victory in the quadren-
NAL conflict upon which the nation is
about to enter.
The Nations Prosperity.
fAnd we congratulate the American
people" it says. regardless of party,
upon the cumulative and convincing
prcofs Of the wisdom of the republican
policy which has been plainly evinced
for eight years IN HE unparalleled
prosperity in conspicuous cont .,st
with the preceding four years of dire
disaster which attested the unwisdom
of the democratic doctrines then in
practice"
Instruct for Roosevelt.
The platform expressed pride at be-
ing the first state convention to Sc
lect delegates to the national conven-
ton and instructed the delegation to
vote for that intrepid soldier, sound
and safe statesman and fearless adyo-
cate and exemplar. OF. civic righteous
ness. the worthy successor Of the. Ia
mented Mckinley. Theodore Roose-
velt."
A tribute is paid also to- the late
Senator Hanna
Arizona is in Line.
Tuscon, Arizona, March 9. - The
republican territorial convention yes
terday elected delegates to the Chica-
go convention and instructed them for
Roosevelt. A strong resolution was
adopted against joint statehood in any
form.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
SUIT AGAINST SHELDON FIRM.
Petition in Involuntary Bankruptcy
Promises Light on Bank Failure.

Sioux City, March 9.-Startling light
was thrown on the late failure of the
Sheldon State bank yesterday when r.
M. Mckinney brought suit in the fed
eral court asking that the firm of j. w.
Fix & Co. be declared an involuntary
bankrupt. The firms liabilities are
given as $4,000 and the assets as $500.
Geo. o. Swazey has been appointed by
Judge Mcpherson to be receiver. The
firm is composed of j. w. Fix and Earl
c. Brown, cashier of the bank and son
of Edward G. Brown, president of the
bank and railroad commissioner. 1t is
alleged the firm borrowed about $50, 900
from the defunct bank.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
SUES FOR BREACH OF PROMISE.
Well Known Business Man of onawa
is Made Defendant in Action,

Onawa, March 9.-Miss Lucinda
Greek, daughter of a well known citi-
zen Of Onawa, by her attorney, Ed. L..
Conlon, has commenced suit in the Mo-
mona county district court against Joe
Moore, of Onawa. claiming $1,000 dam
ages for breach of promise of marriage.
men in Onawa, engaged in the hay
shipping business. He is considered
well to do.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
CHANGES AMONG MINISTERS.

Barrett, Beaupre and Russell viii
81 Take New Stations.
Washington, March 9.-The Presi-
dent has directed the transfer OF John
Barrett, minister to Argentine, to be
minister to Panama. w. w. Russell.
the present charge at Panama, has
been made minister to Colombia. Ar.
thur w. Beaupre is made minister to
Argentine, succeeding Barrett.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
OFFICERS ARE SENSITIVE.

'Mormons Do Not, Like Charges of Re.
cent Polygamy Says Smith.
Washington, March 8 = President 10.
-seph r. Smith of the Mormon church
was recalled by the prosecution in the
Smoot case today. His testimony
was an celebrating of the evidence pre-
,vious1y given. HeSsaid the officers of
the Mormon church are very sensitive
in regard to the charges that plural
marriages have been performed since
1890.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
TO HOLD A BASEBALL FAIR.
Plans to Raise Funds Which Will Aid

aPiahs 10 RAISE FUNDS which VIII Aid
MarshaIItown Team.
Marshalltown, March 9.-The prom
ised baseball fair, to be held for the
purpose of raising funds to equip the
team that will be placed in the field the
coming season, is assuming a tangible
form, and at meeting of the directors
held recently committee of arrange
ments was appointed, and, it is ex-
pected that a large universal fair will
be held shortly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
( confirms Renort.

Paris, March 9.-Despatches from
Port Arthur confirm the reports that
the Russian battleship Retvisan has
been refioated and has entered the in
terror harbor. -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
COLOMBIA WANTS TO HOLD
SHARES IN THE CANAL
COMPANY.
CASES BEING FOUGHT
President Ro Of the Canal Company
: Says Nothing flinders the Transfer
to the United States Of Property
Colombia Wants to Prevent Action.

i Fl 4l IA )
Paris. March 9. - The case of Co.
lombia against the Panama Canal Co.,
came up today before the tribunal at
Seine. There are two cases before the
court, the first seeking to prevent the
transfer of the canal concession to
the United States and the other rela-
tive to the right Of Colombia to hold
shares in the; company.
The arguments today were upon the
first case. Both sides are represented
by strong array of counsel.
Paris. March 9.--Owing to the re.
ports Of hitch in the Panama canal
negotiations, Ambassador Porter in
vited President Bo to call at the EN-.
bassy. where they held a lengthy con-
ference today.
No Obstacle Now.
Bo maintained that there is not the
slightest obstacle to the completion OF
the transfer of the canal company's
property to the United States. He par.
tlcularly emphasized the need for con
Guiding the transfer before April 25,
saying every formality, legal and other
wise, would be effected before that
date. q n
United States Not Concerned.
Mr.. Bo explained that the suit in
yolying Colombia's right to hold shares
in the company was wholly a question
between Colon bia and the company,
the United States not being directly or
indirectt'y interested.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
WANTS $4,000.
Burlington Y. M. C. A. to Ask for Fl.
nancia Support.

Burlington, March 9.-It is the aim
of the local Y. NJ. c. A. management to
raise 100000 in five years. The sub
ject was brought UP for discussion at
a recent board meeting. The effort to
raise money to pay the association in
debtedness and to finish the auditor
ium was begun two years ago. AT
that time the effort was made to pay
all indebtedness and finish the audi
torium inside of year. This has been
found to be impossible and accordingly,
a second canvass was started last fall.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
.No TAx ON RRITIsH FOOD.
Premier BaIfour Declares Such is Not
Governments Policy.

London, March 9.-In a parliament
ary paper giving replies to questions
Premier Balfour categorically said
The declared policy of His Majesty's
government does not include the taxa
tion of food and is not proposed to
deal with the fiscal question during the
surrency Of the present parliament
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
MAKES BIDS FOR CONVENTION
oskaloosa and Burlington Want Ep.
worth League Next Summer.

worth League Next Summer.
Des Moines, March 9.-Invitations
have been received by the cabinet of
the Iowa Epworth league to hold the
next annual convention in Oskaloosa
-or Burlington. The latter city has
been very urgent in it's bidding, but
is SO far from the, center of the state
that 1t may find objections from the
northwestern counties. Oskaloasa is
more centrally located, and is easily
accessible from nearly every portion Of
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
{ X I R A |!
SCORES MEET DEATH.

fFSnCn y SlSdHeF. WIFI iOV FSOPie
Aboard is Wrecked in Storm.
London, March 9. A Paris dis
patch announces that the French
steamer Cambodgen which left Ran
goon February II for Cochin China,
has been wrecked in storm off the
coast of Cochin China. 1t is believed
100 persons perished.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10

l.
Wan, the port of Dalney on the night
of March 8, and then attacked Port
Arthur.
Seoul, March "a party OF nina
Russians seized the Corean telegraph
station at Yung-Won today. 1t is re.
ported that a fight has occurred be-
tween Coreans and Russians on the
iCorean side of the Tumen river.
st. Petersburg, March 9.-The Assoc
ciated Press is informed on the high
est authority that up to 5 O'clock this
afternoon no word of q naval battle
between the Reitenstein and the UrI
squadrons had been received. 1t is evil
dent, however, that news of a sea
fight off Vladivostok would not SUR
prise the authorities here.
Toxic, March 9. 1t is reliably as.
serted that when the Japanese at
tempted to block Port Arthur on Feb.
ruary "a, Russian torpedo boat des
stroyer. while trying to re-enter the
harbor, struck a mine and sank. OF
thirteen Russian warships inside the
harbor at Port Arthur, all are disabled
except five.
1t is asserted that Whoang- -Kishan
fort at Port Arthur. was half destroy.
ed by the Japanese shells and that
only three batteries are available.
Amout 800 Chinese and Russian work.
men have been rushing repairs on the
warships. R &
Retvisan Repaired. g 4, y
Port Arthur, March The hole in
The hull Of the Russian battleshil,
Retyisan, which Was q se during ghs
first attack by the Japanesss0s ha:ss Seer
repaired and the battleship reaoated
She Is now anchored In the inner road
stead alongside the Czarevitch.
In Fighting Trim Again.
Shan Hal Kwan. March 9.-(Fron
the Russian correspondent of the As
sociated Press.)-All the shops of tht J
Port Arthur squadron are again ine
fighting trim except the RetyizaSS
which serves the purpose of strong
battery. The garrison at Port Arthur
Is 10000 strong and there are pro-
visions enough to last for two years.
The trains on the Manchurian lins are
running regularly in triple sections
at twenty minute intervals. There is
notable revulsion of feeling here
among the foreigners against Japan,
based on the fear that she is trying
to draw the Chinese into the war.
Japs to Nurse Prisoners.
Nagasaki, March 9.-The hospital
steamer Kasai Maru has arrived here.
bringing twenty-five wounded Russian
sailors belonging to the gunboat Ko.
rietz which was destroyed by the Jap
anese fleet at Chemulpoc. They will
be removed for the time being to the
Matsuyama hospital, on an inland sea,
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Seoul, March ga party OF nine
Russians seized the Corean telegraph
station at Yung-Won today. 1t is re.
ported that a fight has occurred be-
tween Coreans and Russians on the
Corean side of the Tumen river.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
ELDER DoLLlvER CHAPLAIN.
Father of Iowa Senator Delivers Inyc
cation in Washington Today.

Washington, March 9.-When the
house met today the invocation was
delivered by Rev. j. j. Dolliver, the
father of Senator Dolliver, of Iowa.
Immediately thereafter w. Bourke
Cochran, of New York, took the oath
of office.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
SOME FINE SPECIMENS.
Ten Month Old Hogs Of Poland China
Species Average $40 Pounds,

E. Cohagan, a farmer of Green town
ship, was in the city yesterday for the
purpose of selling five Poland China
hogs, the product of his farm. The
hogs were but ten and one-half months
old and averaged in weight $40
pounds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-10
TOXIC DISPATCH SAYS THE JAPA
NEsE FLEET is AGAIN AT
PORT ARTHUR.
RUSSIA HURRIES REPAIRS
Reports Differ As to the Condition of
Means of Defense at Port Arthur
st. Petersburg Writer Says Feeling
Among Foreigners Favors Gar.

Toxic. March 9.-The Japanese war.
ships bombarded the forts at Talien-
Wan, the port of Dalney on the night
OF March s, and then attacked Port
Arthur.