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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
MAT ADOPT U. s. UNIFORM.
Cxnr is Struck With Its IncOnspicuous

neESs
 St. Petersburg, Aug. 24.-The atten- tion of the military authorities has been drawn to the service uniform of the American army, and it's qualities of ser yiceability and invisibility are greatly admired. At the conclusion of the re- cent guard manoeuvres at Krasnoye- selo Emperor Nicholas summoned Ma ior Gibson, the American military at- 4ache in order to make a personal in spectionS of the olive green khaki which Hhe major was wearing, saying he had 7oeen watching 1t for several days and had been struck by its inconspicuous- ness at comparatively short distance, ana he desired to call the attention of Minister of War Rudiger to che uni- form.
 Major Gibson later, at General Rudi- gers invitation, called at the ministry of war and showed the general suits of infantry and cavalry uniforms. The military authorities also are consider ing American accoutrements, including web cartridge belts and cavalry sad dles. with view to their adoptloh'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
" OMAN KOBBLR.
With Male Companion She Attempts to
 Rob Station.

East Douglas, Mass, Aug. 24.AThe police were notified to-day of an at tempt by an unknown man and woman to rob the local station of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road early this morning. Night Opera tor John J. Murphy fired three shots at a man who tried to enter the office, The shots did not take effect, and the stranger fled. Murphy attempted to follow the fugitive, but when he reach ed the station platform a woman in the rear of nearby building fired three shots and then joined the man at a point along the tracks 100 yards from the station. Both disappeared in the direction of Blackstone. The woman's slots failed to hit Murphy, The latter, for some reason, did not notify the po- lice until this afternoon.
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BULhELEY DLCLINtS.
Will Not be Chairman of the RepubIi-
 can Convention.


 can Convention.
 Hartford Aug. 24.-senator Morgan G. Bulkeley to-day made public the following letter to Chairman Michael KeneaIy, of the republican state cen tral committee, declining the offer to be chairman of the coming state con- vention:
 Hartford, Conn, Aug. 24, 1906. Hon. Michael Kenealy, Chairman of the Republican State Committee: My Dear Sir-I fully appreciate the honor of being asked to preside over a convention of the republican party of the state of Connecticut, and under or dinary circumstances should regard such a request as command with which I ought and would willingly com ply, but it occurs to me that Hartford county, with its several candidates for the favor of the convention, is being too lavishly dealt with in proffering it fur ther consideration.
 Permit me in declining the distin- guished honor rendered me to suggest that there are eminent republicans from other sections of the state that might be properly considered in a wise politi- cal distribution of the honorary as well as elective offices.
 Yours very truly. (Signed) M. G. Bulkeley.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
AGAINST THE NEW SPELLING
BRTTTSH COMMENT ON PRESI- DENT ROOSLVEL7,S ACTION.

London Standard Bluntly Declares He
 overrates His POwers-Does Not Be-
 lieve That Scholarly and Cultured
 Americans will Sacrifice the History
 and Meaning of the Languages by
 Adopting the "Carnegie Jargon."
 London, Aug. 25.-President Roose- velt's decision to adopt the reformed spelling in his messages and In execu- tive correspondence is commented upon by the papers of London this morning fin anything but a sympathetic spirit. The Standard bluntly declares that the president overrates his powers, adding that it declines to believe that scholar ly and cultured Americans will sacri- flee the history and meaning of the language by adopting the Carnegie jargon." Other of the newspapers deal with the matter in a more serious vein.
 The Daily News points that if Amer ican publishers wish to invade the British market they should be conser- vative in their orthography. The Chronicle which has more sympathy with some of the changes, says:
 Whether we like the new spelling or not 1t probably will be forced upon us because the United States is com ing more and more into control of the printing presses of the English speak ing world and if once President Roose- welt can establish uniformity in Amer lea on the lines he prescri0es the new spelling will be likely before long to become dominant in Great Britain al- so; but as he is strong he might have been merciful and summoned an An gIo-American congress to endeavor to arrive at an agreement on a common mode of spelling so that the Presidents s English and the Kings English should be the same"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
MILLIONS IN RESERVE
 FOR THE POLICYHOLDERS
ALSO MATERIAL REDUCTION IN
 COST OF INSURANCE.

This the Proposition of State Insurance
 Commissioners Approved at Their
 Session YesterdaS-BiI Drafted and
 win be Submitted to the Various
 state Legislatures Next Winter
 Measure Strikes at Root of All the
 Evil of Life Insurance.
 St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 24,-Millions will be held in reserve for the policy holders of life insurance companies and the cost of insurance will be material ly lowered, If a bill approved by the state insurance commissioners at their session to-day meets with the approv- al of the various state legislatures next winter.
 The bill, which requires an annual apportionment and accounting of sur plus of life insurance companies as adopted to-day, it is maintained by many of the commissioners, strikes at the root of all the evil of life insur- anoe, by holding officers of each com- pany accountable for the enormous surplus funds accumulated under the deferred dividend contracts.
 Apportionment of surplus was brought before the commissioner by Zeno Host, insurance commissioner p1 Wisconsin,
 It is thought that If the bill requir- ing an accounting and distribution of surplus is passed by all the states, il will do more toward securing the econ omical management Of insurance com panies than anything else. The com missloners believe that the competition which exists between the compan- ies will make them eager to show a larger credit of dividends to the poll cy holders than their competitors This will result, 1t Is declared, in sub- stantlal decrease in the expense of management from using the accumu- lated surplus for speculation or for pri- vate emolument.
 The bill provides that "every life in- surance company conducted on the mutual plan, or in which policyhold- CTS are entitled to share in the profits or surplus, shall make an annual ap- portionment and accounting of divisl- ble surplus as has been contributed thereto by his policy"
 Under the terms of the bill these div idends are to be carried as credits and shall in the event of the death of the insured be payable with the policy. Another important feature of the bill ia a clause providing for a contingency reserve fund on a sliding scale of per- centage such as has recently been en- acted by the New York legislature. This contingency fund is to guard against unforeseen contingencies and fluctuations of assets.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
MORE BEAUTIFUL CITY
 TO RISE FROM RUINS
NEW VALPARAISO VILE RE BUILT WITHIN 4 FEW
 FEARS.

Result of the Splendid Courage of the
 People and the City Government
 Blowing Up of Damaged and Danger
 ous Structures Continues - Other
 wise City Assumes an Almost N0.1nal
 Appearance-Thousah Victims AL
 ready Buried.
 Valparaiso, Aug. 24-As the result of the splendid courage of the people and with the cooperation of the city government, Valparaiso will be rebuilt within a few years on finer and nnope beautiful lines than before the disas- ter of August 16.
 The rain last night caused most of the people to desert the tents, which they have occupied since the earth quake, and return to their houses. Almost all the walls are cracked. but there were no violent earth trenops during the night or to-day. Many of the people had to walk long distances. carrying their bedclothes on their shoulders.
 There are no confagra lions, but the blowing up of damaged and dangerous structures with dynamite continues and loud explosions are freouen4lv heard. Otherwise the town has assusn- ed an almost normal appearance. Many business houses have been re-opened.
 The residences on Alegre and vsc- toria Hills, which are occupied prin- cipally by Americans, Englishmen and Germans, suffered comparatively lltf1e damage.
 In the quarter of the city which suf- fered most severely entire streets have been practically wiped out
 One thousand of those who were kill- ed by the earthquake already have been buried, and there are more than 1000 corpses beneath the ruins.
 For relief purposes the city has been divided into ten sections so that as- sistance may be extended systematical- " to those who require 1t. Provisions are abundant. The foreign merchants or the city have appointed commit tee to assist in the relief work. sev- oAal oI tne cOnSulS have received or- ders from their governments to send home such of their countryn1en as have not the means to re-establish them selves here or to pay their own passage to their native countries, Sheds are being constructed for the sheltering of the destitute.
 The railway service is being re-es- abolished.
 President Riesco is expected to ar- rive here to-morrow
 Government engineers from other provinces have been ordered to come to Valparaiso to assist in making planp for the reconstruction of the city.
 The summary punishment metea out to those who were caught stealing aias put stop to robberies. The import duties on food stuffs have been {em- porarily suspended.
 Street traffic was paralyzed to-day by a heavy rain, which also caused much damage to buildings weakened by the earthquake.
 Many refugees have been taken on board ships of the Pacific Steam Navi- gation company at Santiago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
HAND BADLY .LAoERATED
By & Big Dog at veterinarians Clinic
 at Harmonic Hall

At the medical clinic of the Veterlna- rians which was held yesterday after noon in the large tent in the rear or Harmonic hall one of the working at- Aendants had his hand very badly bitten by a large dog. The big canine had been through an operation for the re- moval of tumor and was apparently nnder the influence of the anaesthetlc' when he suddenly recovered and Dit the young man fearfully. Of all the ooe- tors present no one gave the man s hand so much attention as Dr. k' D.
 -tin. of Bridgeport. He took im111e- Hiate care of the case and administered lus best possible treatment,
 While the wound will cause consider able anxiety, it is presumed that the young man will recover. He will un- doubtedly be exceedingly thankful to Dr. Martin for his very skilful ana op- perfume treatment which was very kindly volunteered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
MIR. WALKER JEALOUS
Accuses Trop and Mack of Trying to
 Control Bryan Reception.


 New York, Aug. 24-Henry V. Walk er who has had an active part in ar ranging the reception to be given to w. J. Bryan by the Commercial Tray elers Antitrust league on August 3O, to-day gave out a statement that pol iticians headed by Alexander Troup of New Haven and Norman E. Mack are trying to control the movement and that the league will control the ar engagements for the reception even if it has to tell the politicians to retire.
 MT, Walkers statement follows:
 Politicians headed by Colonel Alex ander Troup of Connecticut( Norman E. Mack, the national committeeman of New York, who were invited into the homecoming welcome of Hon. Will liam Jennings Bryan by the Conner ciaI Travellers Antitrust league, are now seemingly intent on capturing the movement and taking it away from the Commercial Travellers. The Commer- cial Travellers Antitrust league will insist upon carrying out their orig inal arrangements, even if they have to tell these politicians to retire. Mir Bryan accepted the invitation from the Commercial Travellers Antitrust league and We think that he will ap- pear there as stated"
 Norman E. Mack said in reply to the statement that there is a popular im- pression that the Bryan reception is a political affair and that Mir. Bryan re- gards it that way.
 'Why shouldn't politicians take part in it?" he asked. Mir. Mack said he is not making trouble in the committee and that there is no talk of Hearst in the arrangements.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
BERLIN PROFESSOR COMING.
Wonnerlin Appointed by Yale to Lec-
 ture in October.

The appointment for the coming year at Yale university of Professc" Won merlin, of the University of Ber4-n, as lecturer, during the last two weeks in October, on Recent Developments of German Thought" was announced yes- terday. Dr. Wonnerlin is considered to be one of the most brilliant younger lec- turers connected with the University of Berlin, and has written largely on the ological and philosophical subjects. His appointment is due to the kindness of the Germanistio Society of America, which has provided funds to enable the university authorities to secure lec- turer in the general field of philosophi- cal and educational thought. His com ing to Yale will mean that two profess sors from the University of Berlin are to lecture to the university during the fall term, the appointment of Professor Nernst, the distinguished physicist, having been already announced.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
Young Howard ohnmniou.

Norwich, Aug. 24-Clifford Howard a. sixteen-year-old Washington boy, will celebrate his first year in the tourna- ment of the National Roque association Dy carrying home the championship medal for 1906. He has lost but one game in the tournament, and that one was with Harold Bosworth. of New London, the first game that he played. w. H. Wahly, of Washington, was beaten this afternoon by $. R Daven- port, of New York, and is now in line for second honors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
MORE FUSS THAN FEATHERS.
Two AmbuInnces Called for Man Who
 is Slightly Injured.

There was considerable excitement in Factory street shortly after o'clock last night and the report went abroad that a resident of that street had been seriously slashed with a knife, Some irresponsible person telephoned to cen- tral station and to the New Haven hospital and in a short time two arn- balances were on the scene, but the drivers were disgusted to find that the injured man had sustained only a slight scalp wound. It is believed to have been the result of fall. He was examined by the doctor who accom- panied the New Haven hospital ambu- lance, who decided that no ambulance was needed. Consequently E. Stern of 20 Factory street was left in his own home.
 IA crowd of fully 800 persons gather ed in the narrow street and it was blocked for half an hour.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
SAFI -BLoWIAG IN BRANFoKD.
Job at Trap Rock Company Apparently
 Professional.

Branford5~ Aug. "A The authorities here are Investigating the blowing to p!eces of the safe in the office of the Massachusetts Corporation company, formerly the Tide Water Trap Rock company, located on the road from East Haven to this town. superinten- dent Taylor of the company to-day reported to Sheriff Bradley that when earlier in the day he had gone to the office he found the safe blown to pieces, but the papers and books, which were all it contained. practic- ally uninjured and all there. An in- vestigation was at once begun, and up to the present time no clue to the guilty parties has been obtained. It is believed that 1t was the work of pro ftsstonals.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
WORKING MEA'S CLUB MEETS
They Appoint Committee of Ten to Work With Trades Council Committee.

The Workingmen's club met at Union hall, 97 Orange street, last night. Sev- eral new members were admitted. A committee of ten was appointed to work with the committee of fifteen from the Trades council along political lines. The committee consists of Messrs. J. F. Plunkett, James Rourke, F. W. Breck- mridge, Culver Skibbie, Sutton, R. A. Woodbury, F. T. Noonan, D. ?. Early and Roger Jones.
 The club has some grievances in the legislative line, and has agreed not to vote for any candidate who is opposed to fair legislation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
YALE MEN CHOSEN
Elected officers by Conference of Chi-
 neSe Students.

Amherst, Mass, Aug "A, A four days conference of Chinese students the purpose of which was to bring into closer contact the Chinese students who were scattered throughout the eastern part of the United States in order that they might cooperate in their work, ended tonight with a fare- well reception at the home of Henry D Fearing.
 Officers were elected as follows: President, F. H. Linn of Columbia: vice presidents, c. Box of Columbia K. l. Carlos Sun of Cornell, English secretary, V. K. Wellington Koo of CO. lrmbia; assistant, B. c. Wang of Yaae; Chinese secretary, N. c. Wang of Colo gate; assistant, Ralph Sun of Yalee treasurer. K. T. Tsaa, of Cornell.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
TREATMENT OF TYPHOID.
Professor Smith of London Against
 Starvation Principle.

Toronto, Aug. 24.-The British Meal- cal association concluded it's annual meeting this evening with reception at the Royal Canadian Yacht club. The gathering has been the second largest in the history of the association.
 Prof. Smith of London. in his lec- tLre, dtscharded the theory of feeding a cold and starving a fever" A ty- phqid fever patient, he said, should be fefas often as he desired and in satis- flying quantities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
Havana Recruits Routed.

Havana. Aug. 24,-Colonel Jose Es- trampes with forty-f1ve recruits from Havan was fired upon by eighty in- surgents ambushed behind a wall near Guanes. The recruits were routed and three of them were killed and six wounded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
s2SO. .OoO Fire For New York,

New York. Aug. 24.-Nearly an entire block front of business buildings in West Fourth street, between Mercer and Greene streets. was partially burn ed tonight, causing damage to a dozen firms exceeding $250,00O.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
shah's Health Causes Alarm.

St. Petersburg. Aug. 24.-The health of the shah ot Persia, according to competent advices received here to- day from Teheran, is the subject of the graveSt alarm.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
INDICTMENTS RETURNED
standard Oil Co. and New York Central
 Accused.

Jamestown, N. Y, Aug. M.-The fed- eral grand jury for the western dis triot of New York returned indictments this afternoon against the Standard Oil company and the New York Central Railroad company, charging violations of the interstate commerce law in giv- ing and accepting special rates in the shipment of oil.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
pr. Love Again Elected.

Mystic, Aug. 24.--At the afternoon session of the Universal Peace union to- day the old board of officers was re- elected, A. H. Love, of Philadelphia, being chosen president for the fortieth time,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
nInnchuria PoundIng Astern.

Honolulu, Aug. 24.-The condition of the steamer Manchuria is somewhat worse to-day, owing to heavier wealth CT. She is pounding astern.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-25
Celebrated Painter Dead.

Paris, Aug. 24-Alfred Stevens. tba celebrated Belgrade genre painter. died here to-day He was born in May, 1928.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

tendent OF schools, will speak on
What Shall Be Done With the Rural
Schools" and Frank Whitcomb, Her.
man Snow and LATE Dudgeon will take
part in the discussion County Super.
visor A. J., Gardner will speak on
Good Roads" and the discussion will
be by Fred Jones, George Dickens,
Jacob Lowenberg and Charles Bloom
Saturday Program.
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock" The
Incubator or Old Hen, Which?' will be
the subject of talk by Mrs. q. E.
Moore and there will be general dis
cussion by Mrs, Frank Gephart, Mrs
Ralph Holman, Mrs. B. BOSNIAN and
Mrs. c. F. Mast.
Saturday afternoon there will be an
address by Hon. Joe S. Trigg Of Des
Moines, editor of the Iowa State Reg
lister and Farmer, and who conducts
the Farm, Orchard and Garden" de
partment of the Ottumwa Daily Cou
rier and Tri-Weekly Courier. Mr.
Trigg is most interesting speaker
and is we'll known to the farmers Of
Wapello county as he was one Of the
principal speakers at the last insti
tute.
The place Of holding the institute
has not yet been selected but will be
announced later.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10
LEANDo.

Leando, March 8.-The friends and
neighbors of Mrs. Henry Grubbs gath
cred at her home last Monday with
well filed baskets, to celebrate her
thirty-eighth birthday anniversary. 1t
was a complete surprise on Mrs,
Grubbs. Quite number was present
and all had a good time.
Mrs. Breckenridge moved from
nonth Of Douds to her old home south
Of Leando yesterday.
Ray Jeffenberger and Roy Brown
moved into w. H. Morrison's house
recently.
Luther Holcomb has moved into
Matte Farmers house.
Will James started for Bureau
Junction, ILL.,, yesterday, where he will
be employed for the summer.
T. C. Moore sold his residence to
Glen Wilson and will move to OF
tumwa soon.
S. L. Creek had public sale to-
day at his residence north Of Douds
Mr.. Creek sold his farm to John Hen
bricks, and will move to Fairfield in
short time.
At George Green's sale south of
Leando last Saturday sheep sold for
81 and So per head.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10
Former Salem Girl to Wed.

Salem, March s. - Invitations are
out to the wedding of Miss Hattie Has
kett and Edward E. Bell at the home
of the bride, in Leon, Iowa, March 81.
After a short ewdding tour, the happy
couple will visit friends here and will
then go to housekeeping in Leon,
where the groom has home prepared
for his bride. Miss Haskell was a
resident of Salem for several years
and has many friends here who wish
for her happy and prosperous jour
ney through life. Mr.. Bell is a pros
porous young druggist. and mas always
resided in Leon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10
THE scHoFIELD FUNERAL.
Body Of Hero Of Civil War is Inferred
At Arlington.

Washington, d. c., March 8. - In
the presence of the President and the
cabinet, the justices of the supreme
court, members Of the diplomatic
corps, high ranking officers of the ar
my and navy and war veterans, the
funeral services over the body Of the
late Lieutenant General John M.
Schofeld were held at st, Johns
church yesterday afternoon. Rev.
Mackay Smith, bishop coadjutor Of the
diocese of Pennsylvania officiated. The
interment was at Arlington, where mil
itary .honors were rendered.