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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
REASON FOR DELAY.
Russian Army Officers Must Be Con.
suited About Note.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 13- Russia is
evidently not prepared at this time to
give an answer to the United States
to Secretary Hays note on the subject
of the neutrality of China. AS previ-
ously stated in these dispatches, hos
tilities having begun, the military au-
thorities must be consulted, and the
car doubtless will refer the matter to
Viceroy Alexieff. if he has not already
done so. Russia, it can be said, is GER
tainly as anxious as the United States
that the war cause no risings or disor-
der in China; indeed the attitude of
China is already causing some misgiv-
ings here, as she has not yet declared
her neutrality.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
TRUST
BILL is FAVORED

generally regarded with great favor. 1t
is believed to be the quickest way to
get at the bottom Of the trouble, and
bring the law-breakers to the point
where they can be prosecuted under
the laws which are amply sufficient.
1t must be remembered that the at
torney-general cannot act until he has
documentary evidence at hand that the
trust Is breaking the law.
This Martin resolution was referred
direct to Colonel Hepburn's committee
on interstate and foreign commerce.
This also is a very noticeable contrast
to the disposition made with Judge
Wades bill which was referred to the
judiciary committee where it was to be
passed upon as to constitutionality
and then returned to the house and re-
ferred to the interstate commerce COM
mittee. 1t is generally understood that
the Wade bill will die a lingering
death in the judiciary com mittee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

IN the offing of Port Arthur bay and
attacked the rest of the enemy's ships
about forty minutes. The result Of the
attack is not yet known, but it is be-
lieved considerable damage was in
fiicted on the enemyand 1 believe that
thy We're greatly denloralized. They
stopped fighting about 1 o'clock and
appeared to retreat into the harbor.
In this action the damage to our
fleet was very slight and our fighting
strength is not in the least decreased.
The number Of killed and wounded
was fifty-eigh OF these four were
killed and fifty-four wounded A re-
port of the engagement of the squad
ron at Chemulpo has possible been
sent you alread directly by Admiral
Uriu.
"The conduct of all our officers dur
ing the action was COOL not unlike that
during the ordinary maneuvers. Since
the battle their spirits have been high,
but their conduct was very calm. This
morning, owing to a heavy south wind,
there has been no communication be-
tween the ships, and no detailed re-
port has been received from each yes
sci, so 1 report merely the above
facts
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
TOGO is MODEST.
Japanese Admiral Tells of His Won.
derfuI Victory,

derfuI Victory.
Toxic, Feb. 13.-Vice Admiral To-
COS official report of the desperate at
tack of the Japanese fleet at Port Ar
thur has reached Toxic.
The report was written at sea Feb
ruary 10. at point undisclosed by the
navy department. The report briefly
and modestly recounts the Japanese
victory. Vice Admiral Togo left the
battle-ground not knowing the full ex-
tent of the damage his torpedo shells
had inflicted, but he was evidently
confident that the Russians had suf-
fered heavily. A translation Of the re-
port follows:
After the combined fleet left Sase-
DO. February 6, everything went as
planned. Midnight February s, our
advance squadron attacked the enemy
at Port Arthur. At this time the en-
emy's advance squadron was for the
most part outside of Port Arthur. OF
the advance squadron at least the bat
tleship Poltava, the protected cruiser
Askold and two others appeared to
have been struck by our torpedoes On
February 9 at noon our foot advanced
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

coal chute and it seems that one Of
the cars caught Mrs. Geiger as she
was walking along the side of the
track. The woman was dragged for
thirty feet or more, her head finally
catching in the frog, When the body
was picked up life was extinct and
nearly every bone was broken.
Old Resident of Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Geiger had lived in Mt. Pleas.
ant for many years. She was wild.
ow and was about As years of age. She
is survived by two daughters and a
son. Miss Lille Geiger, the elder
daughter, lives in Cedar Rapids; Fran.
ces, the younger, lives here, and the
son, Matthew, is working in Chicago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
MT. PLEASANT WOMAN
KILLED BY A TRAIN

Mt. Pleasant, Feb. 13.-(special,)-
Mrs. S. E. Geigef, a well known resi-
dent of Mt. Pleasant, was instantly
killed in this city yesterday afternoon
by Burlington train. Her body was
frightfully broken and mangled and
her head was cut almost in two by
contact with a frog at switch.
Were No Eye Witnesses.
No one actually witnessed the acct
dent though brakeman is said to
have warned Mrs. Geiger of the ap-
proach of the train a short time before
she was killed. An engine was back
ing string Of coal cars toward the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
[BY H. j. MAHIN.]
Washington Bureau of the Courier.
WASHINGTON, D, c., Feb 13.

There is no doubt that there is a
desire on the part Of congress to do
something in regard to the beef trust
and it's ruinous operations. In most
marked contrast to the dull thud with
which Judge Wade's bill fell was the
reception of resolution introduced by
Representative Martin, of South Da-
kota. Mr.. Martin is republican, and
has gone into the matter purely for
the purpose of bringing relief to those
who are suffering from the trusts ac-
tions, and not for the purpose of polit-
ical effect. Mr. Martins resolution pro.
poses to call for an investigation of
the beef trust and it's operations by
Secretary Cortelyou of the department
of commerce and labor.
Meets With Favor.
Representative Martins resolution is
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

SUCCESS
SENATOR HARPER THINKS BEN
NAL ELECTION BILL is
SAFE.
J JUDICIAL DISTRIBUTING
Much Opposition Will Probably De-
velop Against the Bill Providing for
Changes In the Territory and Work
OF Iowa District Judges.
g[BY LEON BRoWN.l

Des Moines Bureau OF the Courier.
Des Moines, Feb. IL.
Il do not expect more than ten
votes In opposition to the biennial
elections amendment in the house"
said Senator HarperSof Ottumwa, Fri
day evening. Last session there were
about fourteen but there will not be
as many this time. The resolution
will be recorded properly. We are es-
pecially guarding this feature as we
do not want fasco like that which at
tended the adoption of the Titus bien-
nil elections amendment in 1900. The
bill we have introduced this time was
carefully prepared to exactly follow
the text of the former bill and the rec
ord is being carefully guarded by the
secretary Of the senate and the judici-
airy committee. And l. myself, expect
to keep an eye on the matter. think
we will have the business transacted
according to the letter of the constitu
ton this time and the supreme court
cannot find flaw anywhere"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
Bonaparte,

Bonaparte, Feb. 13.-I. I. Israel re-
turned Tuesday from a ten weeks
commercial trip through Iowa and Me-
braska in the interests of the Meeks
Brothers company.
Miss Amy Blyley of Ottumwa is Wis
iting relatives here.
The new Baptist church being, erect
ed here will be completed and dedicat-
ed Easter Sunday.
Herbert Rees and Harry Boyer re-
turned from the south. Wednesday,
where they have been spending the
winter.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
A. j. Page is quite, sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Packer entertained
the Etrap anob High Five club at their
home Tuesday evening.
At the baseball meeting held at the
Bee Office Thursday night G. S. Cab
bins was chosen manager, and Oscar
Den captain of the team for the COM
ing season.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
BOLD ROBBERS.

Five Men Take $1,000 From San Fran.
cisco Club.
San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 10. - Five
men entered the Colonial club, re-
sort frequented by leading sportsmen,
last night and held up the inmates at
the point Of revolvers, relieved them Of
about $1,000 in cash, watches. dia-
monds and jewelry. There is no clue
to the robbers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

I can freely recommend Berry's Barb
Beaten as the best wire medicine
ever used and have tried all kinds of
liniment had COW cut by wire and
used it and it cured it without scar
H. Lemoke, Queen City Mo. Sold by
Sargent, Clark and Mynard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
List Of Letters Remaining Unclaimed
at Ottumwa, Iowa, For the Week
Ending February 6. 1904.


Ending February 6, 1904.
WOMEN'S LIST.
Buttler, Mrs. j., Eslinger, Matte,
Gordon, Mrs. Rose, Hagberg, Alma.
Joden, Miss NJ, Kuffner, Miss M.
Kelly, May, Krappel. Lora.
Lewis, Blanch, Mcfarland Bertha
Smith Lannie NJ, Westfal, Mrs. NJ. A.
Wooden, Mary.
MEMS LIST.
Britton, Albt. T., CasselI, Geo.
Canfewell, John, Downing, JOS. A..
DiXson, Elmer, Ellis, G. B.,
Flemms, John, Grafton, H. L..
Grant, U. S., Hartley, Elmer,
Hayes, H. S., Horsell John.
Holsey, Rose, Richardson, JAS
Sweet, l.. d. Spour Clyde,
Saunders, David, Smith, C. NJ,
Stone, w. H., Wenner, John.
Yoakum, Will.
Parties calling for these letters
should mention the fact that they have
been advertised.
Fred w. Wilson. Postmaster.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

"A neglected cough or cold may lead
to serious bronchial or lung troubles.
Don't take chances when Foley's Hon
ey and Tar affords perfect security
from serious effects of a cold. For
sale by Elliott. Main and Court
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
MINE IN PORT ARTHUR HARBoR
{ ExPLoDEs AND KILLS AL.
MOST 100 MEN.
RUSSIANS SINK JAP STEAMER
First Real Attack by the Bear Results
DisastrousIy to Notwithstanding.
Iish Government Intends to Bring
Troops Into Canada to Protect Brit.
ish Interests in Orient.

!. Washington, Feb. 13. - The state
department has instructed Ambassador
Mccormick to ask the Russian govern.
rnent at st. Petersburg for an explana.
fion of the compulsory detention in
the harbor of Port Arthur of the Amer
lean steamship PIeiades, which con.
veyed cargo of flour to that place
from Honolulu just before the out
break of hostiIities.
Port Said. Feb 81 IL. N. ~ The native
press, .t5usybllant (at the Japanese sue
scesses and urges Turkey to take ad-
vantage of Russia's predicament to de-
clare. war on Bulgaria.
Yokohoma, Feb. 10. - 1t is reported
that four Russian warships sunk the
Japanese merchant steamer Akoura
Maru off Hokkaido on February II.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 13.-According
to the Novoe Vremya, the Russian tor
pedo transport Yenisei was blown up
while laying mines at the entrance to
Talienwan bay with the object of clos
ing it against an attack from the sea.
Hoist by Its own Petard.
Observing that one of the mines had
risen to- the surface the Yenisei ap-
preached for the purpose of lifting it
up when the vessel came in contact
with another mine which exploded and
caused the disaster.
Many. Meet Death.
The report of Admiral Alexieff re
garding the explosion of the Yenisei
says that three officers, in addition to
Captain Stepanoff and nine men went
hown with the boat.
The, Yenisei was built at the Baltic
works in 1899. She was of $500 tons
displacement and could make sixteen
knots. Her armament consisted of five
az Founders and six 8 FOUNDER quick
firing guns.
Denies That Japs Landed.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 13.-The Asso.
ciated Press is authorized to deny the
report that the Japanese troops had
Handed at Port Arthur with loss Of
two regiments.
Story of Battle Discredited.
Nothing is known here officially re-
garding the movements of the. Vladi-
yostok squadron but the reports that
It had sunk the Japanese transports
off Wonsan and had destroyed Hako-
date are generally discredited, it being
pointed out that it is impossible for
the squadron to have been in two
places almost simultaneously.
American Ship Is Held.
Chez Foo, Feb. 13.- The American
consul at Chez Foo has reported to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
Abba.


Abba. Feb. BE. A. Garrison, president
Of Central University, was calling on John
Price yesterday.
w. A. Gray, who has been visiting his
sons, John w. and Eugene Gray, at Alber-
ia and Lawton, Okla, for the past three
weeks, has returned to his home in Abba
Albert Wilkin has returned from visit
with his brother, John Wilkin, at Kansas
City.
Mrs. Jesse Mace and children, of Chicago,
are visiting the parental Gray home.
Mrs. Thos. Harrison, of Buxton, is visit
ing at the home of her father, Rev. H. s.
Albert.
H. NJ. Duncan and Thos. R. Cole Jr., at
tended the hardware mems convention at
Des Moines this week.
Mrs. c. c. Riggs, who visited her father,
Chas. Chick, of Oskaloosa, returned home
yesterday.
Attorney Thos. Miner, of Belle PLANE,
attended court in Abba this week.
Rev. II. I. Jackson, of Oakville, ILL.,, will
preach at the y. P. church tomorrow, both
morning and evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This is due
to the disease being so insidious that
it gets good hold on the system be-
fore it is recognized Foley's Kidney
Cure will prevent the development OF
this fatal disease if taken in time. For
sale by Elliott. Main and Court.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
CHARLES cAckLEY coNFEssEs
TO KILLING PENNINGTON
CONSTABLE.
HIS LIFE HAS BEEN A LIE
He Was Known, Even to His Wife
and Children, As John Beck and
They Knew Nothing Of His Guilt
Until the Arrest Few Days Ago.

Keosauqua, Feb. 10. - Especially -
Admitting that he is the man who
murdered the Pennington constable
thirty-seven years ago, and that he
has been living lie since his escape
from the Van Buren, county Jail here
on July S, 1868, Charles Cackley has
made a complete confession of his mis-
deeds to Sheriff Ramsey. Cackley,
who was arrested few days ago at
Ironton, Mo-, and brought to Keosau-
qua to stand trial for the crime COM
mitted nearly forty years ago, is now
safely imprisoned in the Jail here and
has given up his fight against Justice.
Has Wife and Children.
Down in Ironton, Mo-, are a woman
and her children who are known to
their acquaintance as the Becks, the
family of John Beck. This was the
name Cackley took Immediately after
he escaped from the little Jail here
years ago, and after few years when
he was married to a girl in Illinois
that became his name. They have
reared family of children and Meth
er they nor their mother ever sus-
pected that there was skeleton in the
family closet until the arrest of the
husband and father a few days ago
and his return in the officers custody
to Iowa.
Went to Illinois.
Cackley tells Sheriff Ramsey that he
went to Illinois from Keosauqua when
he first made his escape and that, I'M
der the name of Beck, he lived there
for several years. Cackley is a poor
that state and removed with his wife
to Ironton, where the family has lived
for several years. Cackley is a Door
man, and his age and hard work to
make a living for his family have
broken his health. Apparently he is
willing to give up his freedom during
the rest of his ruined life and pay the
penalty for the crime, knowledge of
which has haunted him all these years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
TALK Of Adverse Sentiment.

Some of the members of the legisla-
ture believe that there has been an
increase of the sentiment in opposition
to the amendment and think that it will
not carry when submitted to the peo-
pie this fall. Its majority before was
not large and there are those who
think that. it will not have even a
small margin this time. Senator Har-
per does not agree with this view. He
believes that the majority will in.
crease rather than decrease.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
THE LAWYERS ADVICE

While returning to his
home in Grand. Rapids
recently, Stewart Edward
White, the author, fell
into conversation with an
elderly man in the smok-
ing room of the parlor
car. The man, as he af-
terward found out, is one
of the most prominent
lawyers in Ohio. The
talk turned on the timber
interests Of the North,
and several other men
took part. Mr.. White
has lived half his life In
lumber camps, and showed
a familiarity with the SUBJ
ject that greatly interested
the Ohio lawyer, who
presently turned to him
and said:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
Legal Business Growing.

There will be very strong opposition
to the measure, also, within the legis-
lature itself. Members take the posi-
ton that the business of a legal ma
ture in Iowa is rapidly growing. While
the district judges may now work but
149 days year for their $500 salary
the salary was increased from ST.
500 last session - yet in short time
the business will have increased SO ex-
tensively in the opinion of the op.
ponents of the measure, that all Of the
present judges will be needed.
The bill will not be introduced for
several days yet. AS many pledges
for it as are possible, before introduce
ton, are desired.
School Bill Unpopular.
The schools committee of the house
thought that the McClurkin bill pro-
viding for the naturalization OF all pu-
pills in any certain county and adjoin-
ing counties in any of the high schools
of the first county at the expense of the
school district in which they. lived,
would impose considerable expense
upon the Independent district of the
state which have no high schools. 1t
VIC lGdl 81 lllctJ7 JIG sdlISludlCG
these districts, if the tuition were paid
by them, and not required to be paid
by the individual himself, would so
largely increase that the burden Of
paying the tuition would become too
heavy to be reasonable. Mr.. McClurkin
did not believe this. and does not His
theory was to open to the struggling
farmers child the advantages Of the
free high schools, and he believed that
the number who would be benefited
by the measure, while large, would not
be so large as to be any considerable
burden to any of the districts.
The schools committee thought that
the passage of the Powers bill permit
ting the closing of rural schools and
the transportation of pupils to the
school Of an adjoining district would
be sufficient advance in this direction
for one time If this works well the
McClurllin idea will be enacted into
law within very short time, it is be-
lieved 1t is progressive.
The Democratic Trustee.
who'll get the democrat?" is the
question that the republican legislators
of the second, fourth, first and eighth
districts are asking anXiously of one
another as they meet
Each of the districts has chosen a
candidate for trustee of the State Ag-
ricultural college, the members from
those four districts retiring this year.
The first district republicans chose H.
M. Let's, the second district G.. /. Bar
clay, the fourth Ellison Orr. and the
eighth G. NJ Allyn. Now one of the
districts must choose democrat in
stead of republican. Which shall it
be?
The steering committee has decision
in the matter, and all of the districts
are on the anxious seat A fourth dis
trict man said today, however, that he
positively knew the fourth would not
get 1t.
Representative George w. Koontz of
Iowa City, is pressing upon the steer
ing committee the claim of the demo-
Gratis OF the second district to the
place. He has candidate whose name
he does not reveal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

.s,s n
Big Lobby Expected.
The announcement that Senator
Whipple and Representative Cum
mings have drafted a bill to recast the
judicial districts of the state, elimin-
ating twelve district judges, it is ex-
pected will draw to the city the strong
est and most prominently composed
lobby ever, seen in the halls of legis-
lation. Some of the district judges
are said to have visited Des Moines al
ready with aiiview to discovering the
basis on which the redistricting is
planned and it is supposed that they
will be here in large numbers when
the bill actually gets before the legis-
lature.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

United States Minister Conger, tina
the Russian authorities have refuse,
to allow the American steamer PIE
AIDES to leave Port Arthur. The Plei
AIDES sailed from Seattle January
with a cargo Of flour.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-10-27
OF NEWS
Heavens lnfsrposa to Put a Stop TO
RIoodshed.
ARMIES PREPARING FOR FUTURE.
This is Why Kuropatkin Attacked
Lone Hill so savasely-campaisn
as Whole Victory for the Japan
csc.

London, Oct. 22.-English newspa-
pers and military critics find it diff
cult to apportion the exact strategic
significance attaching to General Kuro-
opatkin's action on the Shakhe river.
1t is supposed his success was due
to having kept three divisions of
troops in reserve and it is admitted
that the attack on Lone Tree hill may
have been an intentional counter
stroke otter drawing out the Japanese
from strong positions. The balance of
opinion, however favors the idea that
it was desperate endeavor to cover
the retreat of his forces from the Ben
sihu district, and that the battle of
Shake may be considered to have
ended in a victory, but not decisive
one, for the Japanese, who were too
exhausted to follow up their success.
Special dispatches from st. Peters
burg make mention of a crushing de-
feat of two Japanese divisions. There
is no confirmation, however, in any
reliable quarter of such report.
According to the Standard CORES
pondent with General Kuroki, who tel
egraphed under date of October IS, a
Russian battalion which crossed the
Taitse river has been almost annihi-
lated. While retiring over pontoon
bridge, the correspondent says, the bat
taliion was overtaken by a regiment
of Japanese cavalry which got its ma
chine guns into position and swept
the bridge from end to end.