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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
DR.. F. F. sToLTz OF oTTuMWA,
AT HEAD OF STATE MARSHAL .
MOVEMENT.
ELECTED YESTERDAY. Y.
ottumwa Minister Made President Of
Executive Committee of State Asso-
citation Organized by Rankin in In
terests Of State constabulary Bill.

DR., F. F. Stoltz, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church in this city, and
delegate from the Wapello County
State Marshal club, was yesterday
elected president of the executive COM
mittee of the Iowa State Marshal
club at a meeting held in Des
Moines. 1t was further decided to
admit women to membership in the
various clubs of the state and to push
the work of the club during the next
two years, whether the constahulary
bill is passed or not.
To Admit Women.
The eligibility of women to member
ship in the club has been discussed for
some time by the members Of the
committee, and although pressed hard
for an answer by the women of the
state, have refrained from giving one
until yesterday, when, after some de-
bate, it was decided to present this
change in the constitution to the va
rious clubs of the state by circular let
ter. Along with the general PROPOSE
tion, however, will be made the recon-
mendation that one-half the officers of
the local clubs and one-half the dele
gates to the state convention shall be
voters.
Will Push Work.
A. G. Rankin, after the meeting, said
with regard to the future of the club:
ut is our intention to push the work
in the coming two years at all events
II the present legislature passes the
constabulary bill, we shall take steps
to gain sentiment in the cities of the
state toward assisting the work. II
We are unsuccessful in getting the bill
through at this time, it will be our in
tention to push the work in an effort
to get the bill before the next Iegisla
sture. In anysevent, we shall not desist
in our efforts"
President Resigns. IS
A change was made in the head OF
the committee, owing to the resigna
tion of Rev. John G. Willitts, presiding
elder of the Methodist church, with
headquarters at Oskaloosa. Rev. Will
lifts has, because of his onerous duties,
been unable to transact the business
connected with the marshal club, re
signing the presidency yesterday. His
successor is DR.. F. F. Stoltz.
Those present at the meeting yes
terday were A. G. Rankin, Rev. A. G.
Douglass of Des Moines, Secretary e
F. Leake of Newton, Treasurer j. M
Woodrow of Newton, and D. S. Nor
rison Of Grinnell. The absent mem
bers were Rev. John G. Willitts and
Chris Haw of Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
THOMAS MAY RETIRE.
Story to That Effect is Being circulat
ed in Des Moines,


Des Moines, March 3o-Rumors,
wholly unconfirmed, but persistent, are
to the effect that Judge Lot Thomas
will retire from the race for congress-
man in the leventh district The story
is being freely talked among eleventh
district politicians. The talk of Judge
H. F. Helsell, of Sioux Rapids, as a
possible candidate, is considered part
of the same rumor.
Judge Helsell was Judge Thomas
former political manager, but it is said
there has been GOODNESS between
them for some time, owing to fight for
the appointment of a postmaster at
Hawarden. Judge Helsell wanted one
of his friends appointed, but F. E. Wat
kins. a banker, had other ideas on the
subject and Mr.. Watkins candidate
was named.
Judge Helsell has entered no denial
of the published STORY that he might
be candidate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
HOOKING MINERS, TIRED
OF WAITING FOR SCALE
SETTLEMENT, QUIT WORK.
FIX FRANKLIN COUNTY SCALE.
Joint Committee Of Operators ane
Miners Agree on Rate.

Springfield, ILL.,. March 80. The
joint scale committee of the operat-
ors and miners have settled the
Franklin county scale, by fixing the
rate at 45 cents ton. The miners
wanted As cents but finally gave in.
Franklin county adjoins Williamson,
and conditions in the two counties are
the same. This leaves only the scale
for the first, or northern district in
controversy. This matter was re-
ferred to a subcommittee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
ODD ACCIDENT FATAL.

Train Throws Cow Against Two Men,
Killing Both.
Burnides, Ky, March 3O.-As a fast
express on theQueen & Crescent route
was rounding a curve near Tateville
today, it struck COW knocking the
animal off the track and against Nor
ton Morgan and his con Oscar, both
of whom were killed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
cuMMlNs IMPROVES SLOWLY.
Governor Is Still Unable to Give At
tention to Business.

Des Moines, March 3O.-(Special. >
Governor Cummins, though he is i'm
proving, is doing SO very slowly Yes
terday he was able to sit up a short
time, but soon took to his bed The
attack of grip from which he has been
suffering has left him very weak and
recovery of his normal strength is
slow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
HORSE THIEVES ARE. AT WORK.
A Valuable Team and Buggy Taken
From Farmer Living Near Minao.

Marshalltown, March 20.-Word has
reached the police department of this
city of the theft of team from G. Gull
lard, living six miles west of Mingo.
They are reported to be well matched
team of bay mares, Weighing about 900
pounds. each, with heavy names grow
ing opposite.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
EMPEROR NOT ILL.

Reports TO Contrary Are Dfscredited
In Berlin.
Berlin. March 80. - Inquiries made
in consequence Of the report publish
ed in Paris that alarming news has
been Teceived concerning Emperor
Williams health, elicit. the announce
ment that the condition Of his majes-
tvs throat is normal All reports 9th.
erwise are discredited
f In Italian Waters.
Gaetta, Italy. March 80 Emperor
William on board the yacht Hohenzol-
lern left. here today for Messina, ST.
cily
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
Can Give Prizes.

Washington, D. c., March 3O.-The
house committee on ways and means
today took adverse action on the
Tawney bill prohibiting the inclusion
OF coupons in packages of tobacco.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
Abba Man Dead.

Abba, March SG.-Noah schofied
died at his home at O'Clock Monday
evening. The funeral occurred this
morning at 10 o'clock at the A. M. q.
church, conducted by the pastor. Mr..
Scoiield is thought TO have been nearly
ninety years old and has spent a good
portion of the time in this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
DIFFERENT THERE.

Democrats at Cedar Rapids Are Not
for Hearst.
Cedar Rapids, March 30-( Especial }
The democratic leaders of this city
are strongly against Hearst and are
planning to send an uninstructed dele.
cation to the Des Moines convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31

Many Travellers Injured In Accident
Near Long View, Tex, Today.
Long ivew, Texas, March so.-A Sc
rious passenger train wreck occurred
on the Texas Sabine Pass and North
western railroad near here today. Ma
ny Of the passengers were injured, one
probably fatally
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
DEATH IN OPEN SWITCH.
Engineer Killed and Two of Crew Fa
tally Hurt by Train Wreckers.

Ashland. Wis. March 30.-An en-
gineer named Edward Hennon was
killed and his fireman, Thompson, and
Brakeman White We're fatally injured
in the wrecking of their train, fast
freight on the Milwaukee road, by un-
known persons at Ferona yesterday.
The train ran into an open switch
eighteen cars and the engine being de-
rallied. The railroad authorities claim
the switch was thrown open intention
ally.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
Y. M. C. A. AT AMEs.
Contract Let for Forty Thousand Dol.
lar Building.

Ames, March 30.-The contract for
the new Y. M. c. building which is to
be erected on the campus of the Iowa
State college this summer, has been
awarded to H. w. Schleuter for the
sum Of $4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
MEET IN oskALoosA.
Rev. John HASTE and Party Go
the Mahaska County city.

the WahasKa county City.
Rev. John HASTE, pastor of the Fin
ley Avenue Baptist church, and party
left this morning for Oskaloosa, where
today and tomorrow they will attend
the annual rally of the Baptist Young
Peoples Unions of the oskaloosa as
sociation. Several of the local work
ers are to participate in the program,
which is said to be exceptionally
strong. The Ottumwa party will re-
turn tomorrow night
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
A HEARST DELEGATION.

South Dakota State Convention Will
Instruct for New York.
Sioux Falls, N. D., March 30.--The
democratic state convention is in ses-
sion here this afternoon. Enough votes
are pledged for w. R. Hearst to secure
for him an instructed delegation to
the st. Louis convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
THREATENED TO KILL FAMILY.
MarshaIltown Man, crezed With Ii.
quor, Chases His Mother,

Marshalltown, March so.---with 1.-The
avoWed intention Of killing the whole
family, Frank Morgan filled UP with
liquor and broke into the house Of f,is
step father William Springer livins
his mother around the room until
frightened away by the thoughts that
the police Were near at hand.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
NOMINATION FILED TOO LATE.
Citizens of Epworth Would Enjoin
Successful Candidates.

Dubuque, March 3d. Especial. j.
Citizens of Epworth ask an iniunc-
tion against the candidates on the tick
ct headed by former Representative
keagy, who were elected Monday, from
holding office, 1t is alleged that the
nominations We're filed too late to go
on the ticket.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
T. M. Phelps DEAD.
Prominent Young Farmer Residing
Near Farson Passes AWAY,

Farson, March 30-(Special. TIN.
Phelps, one of the most prominent
young farmers in this vicinity and a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Phelps, died
late yesterday afternoon at his home
south of town, Of typhoid fever. The
funeral services will be held at the
Competine Baptist church tomorrow,
conducted by Rev. j. w. Megan. Mr..
Phelps leaves wife and three sons.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
MATTERN HAS A TASK.
New Des Moines Mayor Pledged to
Stop GambIino.

Stop Gambling.
Des Moines, March 30 Especial. y
With forty gambling houses running
wide open, some in the very heart Of
the business section, Mayor James
Brenton is closing the most severely
criticised administration for years.
The new mayor-elect, George W. Mat
tern, has pledged himself to drive out
the gamblers and segregate the disrep-
utable houses.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
RURAL CARRIERS GET RAISE.
Both Senate and House Agree Tha,
Salary Shall Be $72O.

Washington. D. c.. March 3O.-(Spe-
ciaD-Rural delivery carriers may now
safely count on $720 salary beginning
July 1. The senate and house agree
on the question of salary but the SEN
ate bill provides that carriers may ac-
cept newspaper subscriptions and act
as purchasing agents when requested
but are not permitted to solicit such.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
SENATOR ALLISON ILL.
Doctor Says His Condition Is Not
Cause for Alarm.

Washington, D. c., March 3o-Sena-
tor Allison left the capitol today on
account of illness. He had quite Sc
we're pain in his chest. Dr. Richardson
who is attending Allison, said today
that the senator's condition is not Sc
rious and that he merely needed a
short rest to restore him to his nor
NAL condition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
I: X T R A !!

PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-31
Say Boat Was Sunk.

Chez Foo, March 3O.-The captain an
oiler and one passenger of the Japan
ese coasting steamer Hanyea arrived
at Teng Chow today and reported that
the Hanyei had been fired on and sunk
by a Russian feet near Miato Islands
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11

1t was a case Of hide and seek in the
cotton futures market yesterday, and
the general trend of things was err
rate in the extreme.
The market opened at an advance on
better cables, but on the receipt Of i
better weather bureau bear pressure
set in, and prices zig Jagged until at
the close New York and New Orleans
showed declines aggregating from to
Is lElnts.
Liverpool was the only sustaining in
huence in the market, and had 1t not
been for the optimistic news that was
licked over the cables. there is no tell
ing where the market would have
sagged.
Local spots again stood still and the
apathetic cloud that seems to have set
tied over the Cotton Exchange has not
yet been pierced by a rising sun.
Prices remained the same as on Mon
day, and there were no sales reported.
The New York and New Orleans
also showed that spots are not in
demand at the present time, and both
rings showed a falling off.
While the f. o. b. market was quoted
steady there was little business done.
Cotton on a basis of good middling was
quoted at 1896, and While there was
some inquiry there was a manifest de-
termination on the part of the interior
not to meet exporters on even grounds.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11
J. II. PARKER & CO.'S
Cotton Letter to Hayward, Wick &
Company.

New York, May 10.-Under the slim
illus of higher spots and futures in
Liverpool. our market advanced about
5 points, during the forenoon. Dull
ness, however, was the prevailing fea-
ture, and transactions were few and
small. When the weekly weather re-
port. however, was read at noon. Wig
orous hammering began, which was
effectively aided by the large esti-
mate for New Orleans, tomorrow.
The market was forced below 1SRc
cents for July, but at this point Of
ferings We're rapidly absorbed and the
rumor gained currency that the Wall
street bear clique was covering shorts
The main cause of the depression was
the weather report which was gem
orally construed as indicating the end
of the long period of cold weather,
supplemented by too much rain in
Texas and too little in the Eastern
half OF the belt. The closing is at
nearly the lowest point of the day,
IL points on near and I lower on win
ter months. The announcement that
Russian issued Imperial order direct
ing cotton contraband of war came
as a great surprise. What its merit
effect may be, if any is not known.
The shipments of American cotton to
| Japan last year amounted to 1873, 0OO the
| bulk of which was taken in the first
| months of the season.
Recent demand from Japan has been
very small. The quantity to be shipped
| during the balance of the season would
| hardly be attractive to the commerce
! destroyers. but il is evident Russia is
calculating on a long war, in which
event cotton shipments to Japan next
season may be seriously hampered.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11
CURRAN "a co.
Say Weekly Government Report
Turned the Market Downward.

New York, May 1O.-Cotton opened
steady at a small advance. The bet
terment was the result of buying for
the account of room shorts. the latter
being apprehensive on account of the
better cables. The weather reuorts
were quite favorable, and the market
sold off a little.
The weekly government report
came out and turned the
market downward. The report
was much better than looked for,
and the bear interests sold the market
down.
The tone in the afternoon was rath-
er easy. The movement continued
small and reports indicated small re-
ceipts the balance of the season. There
was talk of bullish in sight this week
from estimates. Port receipts 5,4S6,
against 1920 last year. For the week
estimated 10000. against $4,000 last
year.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11
COMMONS WENT OFF
AND BELOW SOLD FIVE CENTS
LOWER AT CLOSE.
SPIRITS ARE UNCHANGED.
DEMAND FOR BOTH PRODUCTS
BETTER THAN USUAL.

Continued Warm Weather Is In
creasing the Receipts of Turpen-
tine and ROsin, but Both Markets
still Remain Firm-Receipts OF
Resins Amounted to 1,S6O Barrels,
and Exports 067-Turpentine Is
Selling in New York mt 80 Cents.
Turpentine remained unchanged
both at the opening and closing of
yesterdays market. Firm was the
tone posted at the Board of Trade
and 54% cents a gallon was the ruling
price of the product.
The sales OF spirits amounted to 319
casks; receipts 935 casks, and exports
404 casks.
ROSINS-The lower register slumped,
and all grades from E and below were
quoted cents down at the official
close Of the market.
There was an active demand for all
grades of resins, and the aggregate
sales amounted to 1851 barrels. The
receipts were larger than usual owing
TO the advent of warm weather, and
the increase was 1850 barrels. The
exports of resins were 967 barrels.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11

New Orleans, May 10.-Cotton flu
lures quiet and steady; May, 1859
l36Oc: June, 13.S0d13.S1d; July, 1880;
August, l3.03d13.04d; September, 11.61
dll62c; October, 11.0Sal1.10c; Novem-
ter 1L0Od1l.02c; December, 1880
10 96C
The spot cotton market remains
quiet demand light. but factors say
no cotton can be purchased under fun
board prices. Sales $50 bales, including
200 to arrive; delivered on contracts,
300. Quotations Lice lower.
Futures opened steady and from 3 to
points higher, the advance being
caused by the improvement in Liver
pool and New York. At the opening
there was a good demand for July and
ii looked as if weak shorts We're cover
ing. On the strength of this demand,
July advanced points to 14.20c, but la
ter on the market became stagnant
and July fell to 14.14e. recovered to
1419c, from which it finally fell to
1890, after the reading of the gov
eminent crop report, which was less
bullish than expected.
The closing was quiet with net losses
on the old crop months II to 10 points
and to 8 on the new.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11
COTTON FUTURES.

New York. May lO-The cotton mar
ket opened at an advance of 8 TO 4
points in sympathy with slightly bet
ter cables than expected. During the
forenoon it ruled very quiet, but about
steady in the absence of pressure with
prices fluctuating within a range of
about to points. About midday
however, the weekly report of the
weather bureau showing a quite gem
eral improvement in cotton crop con-
ditions over the belt Notwithstanding
the private advices claiming damage
by continued cold weather caused ac-
tive liquidation and the market sold to
net loss Of about 10 "A points on
the active months under liquidation.
The decline 10 around 10 SOC for July,
however, attracted considerable buy
ing OF that position by various spot
houses and shorts, including some Of
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11
LEGAL NOTICES.


IN the District Court of the United
States for the Southern district of Geor-
gia, Eastern division. In the mat
ter of J. L. Stubs, bankrupt, in bank
ruptcy. To the creditors of j. l..
Stubs, of Easterling, Ga, in the
county of Liberty, and district afore-
said, bankrupt. Notice is hereby given
that on the 29th day of March, A. D.,
1904, the said ] L. Stubs, was duly
adjudicated a bankrupt and that the
first meeting of his creditors will be
held at Bryan street, east, Savan-
nah, Ca, in the office of the referee,
on the 23rd day of May, A. D., 1904
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
Savannah, Ga, May IL, 1904,
A. H. MacDONELL,
Referee in bankruptcy.
Ben. A. Way and Jacob Gazan, at
torneys for bankrupt.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11
DEMERE & HAMMOND
Say That the Entire List Looks
Like N Sale.


Like n Sale.
Savannah, Ga. May 10.-In view of
very satisfactory bureau report, the
bears seemed to get renewed courage
and helped to depress the market,
which was generally weak on account
of light business, and no support. The
estimates for New Orleans and Calves
ton, port receipts tomorrow promise
to run well up Of last year. This was
considered as rather a bearish feature
during the afternoon. and prices sold
down with the market, closing around
the lowest for the day.
Sentiment in measure is mixed, but
a larger proportion bearish, and they
look for lower prices. Certain it is
that the conditions of this crop are
materially in favor the bear side. and
continuation of good favorable
weather for the next two or three weeks
will make conditions safe for the larg-
est crop on record: unless there IL a
terrible damage in August.
Private advices to-day indicate that
the prevailing cold spell has done no
material harm: and at present the en-
tire list looks n sale.
On New Yorks close tonight, Liver
pool is due to come to down to-
morrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11

1920; centrifugal, 1890; molasses
sugar, 31S2c. Refined, firm.
The market for coffee futures opened
steady at decline of SOLO points I'M
der liquidation. The market eventually
showed a reactionary tendency on COW
ering and closed steady net unchanged
to points higher Sales, $4,000 bags.
Butter, firmer; state dairy, 13@19c.
Cheese, irregular; old state large and
small, 10%911c. New small colored,
7@7Ac; small white. 6%@7c.
Eggs, irregular; state, Pennsylvania
and near by average finest, 19c; South
ern seconds, 15@16c.
Potatoes, easier; new Southern, $4.2o
05.25; state and Western sacks, $500
@3.25; Jersey sweets, $2.50@4.50.
Peanuts, steady; fancy handpicked,
SIC; other domestic, 3A@61zc.
Cabbages, steady; Southern, per bar
rel crate, S1.00Q1.25.
Cotton by steam to Liverpool, 12c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11
GENERAL MARKETS.

New York. May 10.-Flour, steady.
Rye flour quiet.
Corn meal steady.
Rye dun.
Barley dull.
Wheat barely steady; No. 2 red,
S1.O6. Options opened steadier on firm
cables but reacted A9Ssc under favor
able weather news. They later rallied
on export rumors, but eventually yield
ed again to local pressure and closed
easy at A6sc net decline.
May, 92%c; July. 90%c; September,
S4kc; December, S3%c.
Corn, easy; No. 2, 59lzc. Option mar
ket opened steady, after which it weak
ened on the bearish weekly crop bulle-
ton and closed partly &c net lower.
May 56l2c; July, $3.50; September,
53hc.
Oats. easy; mixed, 461zdfc.
Beef steady.
Cut meats, dull. -
Lard. quiet; refined, dull
Pork. inactive.
Tallow. easy. 49,
Rice. dull. ~
Molasses, firm.
Coffee-Spot Rio, quiet: No. Z in
voice, SIC; mild, quiet; Cordova, 10
d13c.
Sugar. raw. firm; fair refining,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-11
WEATHER BUREAU SUMS UP COT
TON CROP.

Washington. May 10.-The Weather
Bureaus weekly summary of cotton
crop conditions is as follows:
The cotton belt has experienced a
week of favorable temperatures with
abundant rainfall. except in the east
ern districts. Reports for poor stands
of early planted cotton continue from
the central and eastern portions, but
better stands of the late planted are
indicated. Recent rains have inl-
proved the situation in Western Tex
as, but have interfered with cultiva-
tion in the eastern portions of that
state. Planting is nearly finished in
northern districts.