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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
Dinner to Orphan Girls.

The orphans of the coiored Home for
Friendless Girls were treated to Christ
mas dinner today and given q generous
supply of candy. through the efforts of
Mrs. Ralph W. Tyler, Mrs. A. NJ. Curtis.
Mrs. James F. Chestnut. Mrs. A.. H.
Glenn and Miss Louise Wormley. The
ladies sent two tons Of coal to the home
that the children may be kept warm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Eat Xmas Dinner At Goldenstroth's,
1413 Pa. ave. Holiday special table d'hote
with wine, 75c. Turkeys and 'fixins. "
best market affords. to pm, Special
music. best Of service. No better dinner
anywhere. Tables reserved by phone
NJ. 2Oe9 or NJ. 5441. Cafe open all day.
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EXCURSIONS.

The steamer Charles Manchester will
make . special trip tomorrow down the
Potomac river. The boat will leave her
dock foot Of 7th street at 2:3O pm. stop
ping at Alexandria. Fort Washington and
Marshall Hall. going and returning. The
cafe and buffet VIII be open. The Mac
alestsr will arrive In Washiu9tou ON the
return trip at 9. o'clock pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

&1.25 Baltimore and Return,
Baltimore and Ohio R. r..
every Saturday and Sunday. ALI trains
both ways. both days, except Royal
Limited. City Offices. 1417 G st. and 019
Penna. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Important Among Holiday Supplies.
Arnolds Ogdensburg Ale is the most
fitting beverage of all for Yuletide use.
Be sure you order a supply. For case
phone West "a. Arlington Bottling Co.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Knocked unconscious when his head
struck the stone as he accidentally fell
while crossing the street in front Of his
home, oil 18th street southwest, yester-
day afternoon, James Riley was taken
into the house. He soon recovered his
senses, and was out of danger this morn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Durink a row with his brother last
night James Easton, colored, of 121 p
street southwest. was struck with a lamp.
He sustained a slight scalp wound and
was given surgical treatment at the Cas-
ualty Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Every Deposition In assured
an income from funds deposited in bank
Interest paid on all accounts. subject to
check. Under L. 8. Treasury supervision
--Adyt. - s. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

No. 81 engine company responded to an
alarm this morning about O'Clock and
found some rubbish ablaze on the prem
ises Of Mrs. r. II. Stonestreet. 18th street
and Cathedral avenue. The property was
not damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

SeaboaPd Florida Limited
resumes service via Seaboard Air Linz
railway January 3. 1910. All Pullman.
electric lighted Standard and compnrt-
ment sleepers.. Club. observation and
dining cars. Leaves Washington daily Z
pm. G.. z. Phillips. d. p. A.. 141S XIV
York avenue, Washington. d. C.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Special for the Holidays.
One bottle Of Barclay straight pure rye
whisky. port, 1 sherry. catawba, all
$3.50. Tobias Bush, HOP st. NV
Phone Main 6231. Open all day Xmas.
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Mr.. Leizear's Funeral.

The funeral Of Elijah Leizear. bailiff Of
the Police Court. who died yesterday. will
be held from his late residence, 81 New
York avenue northwest. tomorrow after
noon at 2 O'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Daltimoee and Ohio to -Balfimore.
Forty flve and fifty minute express
trains leave Union Station Every Hour
on the Hour" am. to S-p.m., week
days.--Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

~l.z5 to Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and Sundays. via Pennsylvania
Railroad. Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
Congressional Limited."-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

The Carriages for Social Functious.
Downey's turnOuts are indispensable for
coca siOns demanding the best 1920 l. st
--Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
CITY ITEMS.

For Holiday Eggnog You Need
JOHN T. CROWLEY'S Criterion" Rye
It's an unusually fine whisky, velvety
mellow. Only 81 full at. S31 14th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

All Seasonable Coed Things-
sea food, game. steaks. foreign special
ties. Hotel Engel restaurant. n. J. av&C.
-Adyt.
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Everybody Looked at Him.
Baltimore and Ohio to Boston.

0uItlmOEe uu0 VuIO 70 0ODtons
The am. "five-hour", train to New
York connects with the Shore Line ex-
press leaving Grand Central station 3
pm, arriving Boston $50 pm. The s
pm. train arrives New York 1850 pm.
connecting with midnight express. aEriy-
ing Boston 6:57 am. For further tnfor-
nation ask agentS.-Advt. Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

welsbech Lights and Repalrs.
Nat.Automatic Inverted Lights best. Sl.I5
1904 G St c. A. Muddiman. 616 18th st.
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caverly's plumbing. 1891 9 NV.

- Hea<inx and PlnDbink.
II your heating apparatus doesn't give
satisfaction, let US attend to 1t. All
work guaranteed Best mechanics. John
Moran Co.., 2l26 Pa. ave. NV. Phone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

A Merry Xmas to Our Patrons.
EISINGER BROS. 21O9 7th NV.
MILLWORK and LUMBER.
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LOCAL MENTION.
AnUsEMENrs TONIGHT.

New National-'-The Love Cure" SIS
pm.
Columbia-."The Merry Widow aud
the Devil" S:15 pm.
Chases-Polite vaudeville. SIS pm.
New Academy--Buster Brown" $40
pm.
New Lyceum--Teddy Burns in Morn
ing.. Noon and Might" 8:15 pm.
Gayety-The Star aud Garter Show.
0:10 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Washington Sunset Route t. Cali
f0rnia. Tourist sleeping car without
change. Personally conducted. Berth $500
A. j.. Poston. G. A.. eos r st.. los 18th ut.
l-Adyt.
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Hot Mince Pie.

Nothing better for dessert. especially
if you serve Holmes Delicious Home
made Aimee Pies. Crisp crusts. generous
flIipgs. 3Oc each. Holmes Homemade
Fruit Cake, any size, 25c pound. Holmes
Bakery, 1O7 r st. NV. Tel. 1881.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

It deserves to be. 1t excels in purity and
quality. Phone VIM. Cannon, 1925 7th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Every Xmas Finds "Old Paddock"
Maryland Rye in higher favor among
those demanding the best. Old. mellow,
nutty, surprising in flavor All dealers
.Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

The Seal of Perfect Poultry
is Golden & Co.'s Milk Fed" Chicken
seal. Look for 1t next time. At dealers
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

The Great Bear In N Ideal Table
water. once. 326 r ne. Phone y. 1912
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
lange the Toasts Of the seaso.

Exchange the TOasts Of the Season
WITH HEURICHS BEERS.
Americas purest, oldest and best. See
that case Is kept on hand. dog. La
ger, $3.50; doz. Maerzen or Senate
$1.75; bottle rebate, 6Oc. Tel. w. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Claud Christian of 321 Missouri avenue
was treated at the Emergency Hospital
last night for painful cut across the
back of his neck. He told the police the
wound was inflicted by a colored man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Money. to lend at 5 and 60 on real estate.
Frank 7. Rawlings Co.. 1905 Pa ave-
Advt.
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Something to think about

1t 10 said that $50 of persons Is years old
are dependent on others: Thoushtless expeudl.
THE HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION is
ABSOLUTELY SAFE. PAYS 5h AND TAKES
ASK about It,. J. MORRIS WOODWARD. Seere-
tary 800 10Th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Altamont Spring Water.
'Of exceptional purity."-Dr. McDon-
nell. state chemist, Nd.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

Turkeys and Chickens Appropriated.
Report was made to thee police today
that thirteen dressed turkeys and two
dozen. chickens had been stolen from the
premises of Andrew Hilieary, 2lO6 ID
street northwest.
The robbery was committed between
o'clock last night and O'Clock TINS morn
ing. -,,
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Husband Returns Late.

For Holiday Social Functions.
j TTCO taxicabs are unequa ed for dances,
receptions, etc. Special rates. Phone N. 1kl2.
--Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

Our Complete Winter Menu
Including a Variety OF Inexpensive
Luncheon and Dinner Specialties.
Now In Effect.
ohila Oyster & Chop House, 513 18th NV
no2O-satf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25

RobinsOn, NJ. 1905, VIII Furnish
carriage for shopping or calling. 81 per hr.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-25
DANCING.

ANS cIoyFR'S ACADEMY, e1s zznd ST.
private leseons Soc Waits and two-step guar
Z lessone. Barn dance. 2. Class Tues. Thurs,
Sat. exes. Csc. Phone w. 1l8 deS-0.e11.s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
SENATE MEETS
AND CONFIRMS
new CABINET I
NO OPPOSITION WAS RAISED TO
SENATOR KNOX AS SECRETARY
OF STATE AND LITTLE TIME
LOST IN MAKING REPORT.

Washington, D. G. March s. -
Promptly at noon today Vice Presi-
dent Sherman called the senate to
order. After Chaplain Hale had deliv-
cred an impressive invocation the
roll was called and a. committee was
appointed to call upon the president
and notify him that the senate was
organized and ready for business.
Adjournment was taken until 2 O'Clock
to permit the committee to perform
its duties. The session attracted a
large gathering in the galleries.
At 1870 p. m. the senate reasscn..
bled. The presidents assistant secre
tary Immediately appeared with list
Of nominations, including the cabinet
and on motion Of Senator Aldricn tic
senate went into executive session
AS soon as the doors were closed TIL
man called attention to the facts re
latingsto Senator Knox. He stated he
had no objection to Knox's confirnla
tion and as no opposition was voiced
from any other direction, he was in
mediately confirmed. The senate thcr
took a recess of fifteen minutes u
permit various committees to whics
other cabinet nominations were re
ferred, to consider and report uDor
them. The usual exception was mad;
in Knox's case out Of courtesy to hin
as member of the senate.
Subsequently all the cabinet officer;
were confirmed by the senate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
MInlna Company Fal(a.

Chicago, March 5.-The Deerina
Coal company OF Delaware, $4,000.
600 corporation operating mines in
Indiana and Illinois was placed In the
hands of receiver yesterday by Judge
c. C. Kohlsaat in the United States
circuit court. The bill for the ap-
pointment of receiver was filed by
the Witt Merchantile companw, with q
claim of s2,924, and Jackson K. Deer
ing, owner of $350,000 worth of the
coal concerns stock R. R. Hamilton.
president of the coal company, filed
an answer admitting that the corpora
tion was in such financial straits as ~
make a receiyership necessary.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Condemn Stand
Taken by Women
of Des Moines

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Incensed at the attitude Des
Moines Womanknd has taken
In regard to John Junkin, the
negro murderer of Miss Clara
Rosen, representative women
from various local organiza-
tions have taken the initial
step toward publicly denouncing
the action. The call for mass
meeting tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock in the Courier libra
ry, when the action now re-
garded as an insult to Ottum-
wa women will be branded, has
been issued. 1t Is to all wom-
en- of Ottumwa. The call fol-
lows
"ottumWa Women, Attention."
would you like an opportu,-
ity to 90 on record in condem-
nation Of the action of certain
women of Des Moines, who,
through morbid curiosity or
criminal sympathy have been
lavlshlne fruit and flowers
upon man already condemned
by his own confession of a bru-
tai murder of one of our own
Ottunwa women? II SO, meet at
2 o'clock Saturday afternoon,
March 6, IN the Courier library.
(Siened.l
"Mrs. George Haw, Sr.
"Mrs. Robert Johnson.
"Mrs. F. M. Howard.
"Mrs. D. w. Harrison.
Representatives"
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
FAITHFUL FEW ENTERTAINED
Mrs. M. ]. Gordon is Hostess to ottun,
wa CoIored Women-Weeks and
Williams Speak.

Last evening the members of the
Faithful Few were royalty entertained
by Mrs. M. I. Gordon at her home on
Meadows street. Following a short
business session conducted by the
president, Mrs. Wells Fowler, bril-
liant addresses were made by JOSEPH
Weeks and O. Williams. Remarks by
Mesdames O. Williams, J. Kennedy
and Miss Margaret Davis added to
the entertainment Of the evening. The
hostess served an elaborate lunch and
a very pleasant evening was spent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
SON KILLS MOTHER
Michigan Man Who Burned Barn
Murders Parent While
Gba CIan%

Holland, Mich, March 5. Elton
Baldwin today confessed to the prose-
cutting attorney that he had killed his
aged mother, who was found dead
yesterday at her house, two miles from
Saugatuck He said he was afraid she
would charge him with having burned
their barn, therefore he killed her
with hatchet while she was asleep.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Nav Wheat Declines slh 10 ash.

Chicago, March 5. The decline of
81 to 3as in May Wheat today was
based largely on the reports leading
that the longs had effected private
settlement with the shorts. This later
was denied, attributing the drop to
lack of demand for cash wheat at The
principal milling centers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Hanoinu at Lincoln.

Lincoln, Neb., March 5.--R. Meade
Shumway was hanged here this after
noon for the brutal murder Of the aged
wife Of Jacob Martin, farmer near
Adams in September, 1907. Every
legal effort was made to save him from
the gallows, even to an eleventh hour
appeal to the governor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
SWEEPS UP RARE PEARLS.
Greek is Later Arrested by the Omaha
Police-John Sarvis Had Neck
lace Lost In New York

Omaha, March 5.-The police late
yesterday afternoon arrested a Greek
named John Saryis, who came here
from New York. in whose possession
they found a pearl necklace valued at
100000 which was lost near the
Knickerbocker hotel at Forty-second
street and Broadway in that city Nov.
26.
Saws says he was employed as a
street cleaner and swept UP the
jewels with a bunch of refuse.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Dun aeta Eauorahle Renorta

New York, March 5. = Dispatches
to Dun's review indicate more uniform
improvement in trade conditions and
favorable reports are being received
from practically all sections OF lie
country. At the south and west the
revival of activity is well sustained.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Japs on Same Footing as Chinese

Sacramento, March 5.-The resolu-
ton asking congress to pass the ASH
attic exclusion law which would place
the Japanese on the same footing as
ferred to the assembly today to q
select committee of one, consisting of
Sneaker Stanton The speaker here
tofore has opposed all such legislation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Man
Prefers Death to
a Life Sentence

- b = 80
New York March 5-Albert r.
Patrick who was convicted of
the murder Of Millionaire Will
lam Marsh Rice, made sensa-
tional appeal to the appellate
division In Brooklyn today to
free him from imprisonment for
life or send him to the electric
chair. He declared imprison-
ment for life was greater punish
ment than the death penalty.
y. = . q Q .
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Baltimore Isolated for SO Hours,

Philadelphia, March. 5.-While the
railroad condition today is improved
over the practical tie-up of yesterday,
the lines of both the Baltimore &
Ohio and Philadelphia, a, Baltimore and
Washington companies are still SER
iously affected. Telegraph companies
are using every effort to get a wire
through to Baltimore, which city has
been practicable isolated for thirty-six
hours
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Three Dead and Three Injured.

Washington. D. c., March s. Tha
record of casualties incident to the
Inauguration ceremonies yesterday
was three deaths, three probably fatal
ly injured and more than seventy.fvc
persons slightly injured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Government Wins In Sugar Case.

New York, March 5.-''he suit Of
the government against the American
Sugar Refining company of New York
claiming damages for alleged frauds
in the weighing of sugar imports WIS
given to the jury today Later the
jury returned verdict awarding the
government $134,116 damages in the
unpaid customs duties.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06

Iowa Threatening and probably
rain and snow tonight or Saturday;
warmer in east and central tonight;
cooler in west Saturday.
Illinois Threatening tonight; Sat.
urday probably rain; warmer tonight
Wisconsin Threatening tonight;
Saturday probably rain and snow;
warmer tonight.
Local Weather.
Nine O'Clock last evening ....... 8:
Seven o'clock this morning ...... SO
Two o'clock this afternoon .... 60
Sunrise, 6:21; sunset 5:47; moon
set, 6:10 a. m.
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$4,000 for Senatorial Investigation.

Madison, Wis, March 5,-The sen
ate today adopted resolution extend
ing the time within which the joint
committee shall investigate the sena-
torial campaign from March Is to May
T.. An appropriation Of $4,000 to de-
fray the expenses. w. G. Cowling was
again witness before the senatorial
investigation committee today but
nothing of value deyeloped.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
The Japanese Views.
GRANTED MORE TIME.
Counsel for Press Publishing Co., and
Managing Editor of World
Gets DeIay

New York, March 5.-The counsel
for Press Publishing company and
Caleb M. Van Ham, managing editor
Of the World secured from Federal
Justice Holt here today weeks time
in which to answer the indictments
found yesterday against the company
and Van Ham, charging criminal libel
in connection with publications re-
garding the Panama canal purchase
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Says Morgan Owns Pere Marquette

Detroit, March 5-The News this
afternoon quotes an unnamed official
Of the Pere Marquette railway as say
ing that the Pere Marquette railroad Is
in the hands Of ]. P. Morgan to do
with as he sees fit, and that the road
VIII soon be disposed of to some other
great system
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Admiral cervera pYIna.

Cadiz, March 8. Vice Admiral
Pascual Ceryera, who commanded the
Spanish feet destroyed by the Amerl-
can fleet off Santiago, Cuba, in 1893.
is dying at Puerto Real
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
FIRST OFFICIAL ACT WAS To
SEND NOMINATIONS OF MEM.
BERs OF HIS CABINET FOR SEN
ATE CONFIRMATION.
FOREIGN PRESS IN
PRAISE OF EXECUTlvr
BERLIN AND TOXIC PAPERS Elk.
PRESS OPINIONS THAT NEW
PRESIDENT WILL CEMENT RE.
LATloNS ABROAD.

Washington, D. c., March 5-WnI-
lam Fl. Taft took his place at his desk
in the executive Office building rs
president of the United States pro.
cisely at $50 o'clock this morning.
The nomination of the entire cabinet,
and of William e. Loeb to be collec-
tor of the port Of New York were
transmitted to the senate today by the
president The White House grounds
were besieged by out of town callers
early today.
The names of Huntington Wilson
to be assistant secretary of state and
Beekman Winthrop to be assistant
secretary of the navy We're also sent
to the, senate by the president Frel
w. Carpenter was appointed by Taft
as secretary to the presi Sat.
The New Cabinet
Following is the composition Of the
cabinet as sent to the senate today:
| Philander G. Knox of Pennsylvania
| Secretary of,state.
Franklin MacVeagh of Illinois---Sec'
retary of the treasury.
Jacob NJ. Dickinson of Tennessee
| Secretary OF war
| George w. Wickersham of New
York--Attorney general.
| Frank Fl. Hitchcock of Massachu
setts-Postmaste general
| George v. l.. Meyer of Massachu
setts--secretary of the navy.
Richard A. Ballinger Of Washington
Secretary of the interior.
James Wilson of Iowa-Secretary OF
agriculture.
Charles Nagel of Missouri--Secre
tary of commerce and labor.
AS Viewed in Germany.
Berlin, March 5.-The German for
eign office views Tafts assumption OF
the duties of president as likely to
| lead to still closer friendly relations
between America and Germany and
calls attention to the progress made
in this direction durirsS the admins
traticn of Roosevelt The peaceful
tone Of Taft's inaugural address has
! created most favorable impression
in government circles The ministry
of the interior is awaiting the tariff
revision with keenest interest.
| The Japanese Views.
Toxic, March 5.-The inaugural ad-
dress of President Taft is evoking a2,
preciative comments for the states
manlike views embodied In IT, The
united press of Japan joins in eulo-
i gizing Taft for his utterances. The
leading papers praise editorially the
4 presidents proved qualifications as an
administrator and express confldence
in the growth of the amicable rela
. | +ion, hafuoop tho two cot,ptrfna
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
u. S. ATTORNEY
RESIGNS OVER
LIBEL CASES
INDIANAPOLIS COVER NMENT
PROSECUTOR SAYS DEPART
h MgMTs rs WRONG IN REMOVING
DEFENDANTS FROM HOMES.

Washington, D. c., March s.
United States: District Attorney Keat-
ing of Indianapolis has resigned rather
than participate in the efforts of the
department of justice to bring Delevan
Smith and Joseph Pulitzer to Wash
ington to stand trial for criminal libel
in connection with publications con-
cerning the Panama canal and rail
road.
objects to Removing Defendants.
In his letter of resignation Keating
says the question OF guilt or innocence
Of the defendants does not enter into
his action, but the removal from their
homes to Washington to be tried and
punished, when the states provide
good and sufficient laws for prosecut-
ing defendants he believes to be "a
dangerous principle striking at the
very foundation of our form of govern
ment, therefore, he cannot conscien-
tiously assist in such action.
He expresses the highest respect
and admiration for President Taft and
says he fixes the date at March Is
for the acceptance of his resignation
in order that the president may have
time to name his successor
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
Pope Not So Well Today

Rome, March 5. The pope, who is
suffering from a cold. Is q littla worse
today
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-06
kino Edward Goes to Biarritz.

London, March 5. King Edward
left this city for Biarritz this morn
ing.
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THE WEATHER.

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