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SATURDAY, December 5, 1903. $ tA
"Dear .friends, brethren, citizens rep
reseating the membership of the First
Baptist Church and its friends, I lay
ttats corner stone which points to the
one who is declared to be the corner
Btone of the spiritual building," were
the words uttered by Rev. F. G. Da*
vies yesterday afternoon upon laying
the corner stone of the beautiful new
First Baptist church, which is being
constructed at a. cost of approximate
ly |32,000 at the corner of Fifth and
Court streets. The services for the
occasion were held at the First Pres
byterian church and on the steps of
the new building. At 3 o'clock before
a large audience, the services com
menced In the First Presbyterian
church, after which adjournment was
made to the new building, where with
impressive ceremony, the corner stone,
with its deposits, was laid by the pas
tor, Rev. F. G. Davies.
The singing of Gloria opened the ser
vices and Rev. R. L. Patterson led
the invocation Responsive scripture
followed by Rev. P. A. Johnson. A
hymn, "The Church's One Founda
tion," was sung and Rev. D. C. Bevan
led ih prayer. The choir of the
chtirch sang an anthem and a scripture
lesson was given by Rev. W. H. Hor
inel. "Rock of Ages" was then sung.
John Peach followed next with a his
torical sketch of the church since its
organization in Ottumwa in the year
1855.
Address of Dr. Stoltz.
following the historical sketch Dr.
P. F. Stoltz delivered an address on
'God's Pleasure in His People Who
Build for Him a House of Worship".
Dr. Stoltz spoke as follows:
"When King Solomon had finished
("he Temple, and had caused 'the ark
the covenant of Jehovah to be
srought out of the city of David,
which Is Zion, and had set it in the
place prepared for it, it came to pass
that the cloud filled the house of Je
jovn!). "o thai tlie priests could not
ninister by resson of the cloud,'for
he glory of Jehovah filled the house
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'"£""118 did Tchovah reveal His pleas
ire io tbchildren of Israel, because
hev fi'pctcd a building which
was the rallying center of the re
of the nation. And after Sol
'lie head of the nation, had
yr.iycr of dedication, Je
"nto him: 'I have heard
?r "mi thy supplication that
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Early Places of Worship.
"In many ways did God manifest His
pleasure with His people because of
what they had done or wanted to do
for His house. When they gave a
proper care of the Temple, there were
many marks of His favor, but when
they failed to do so, there were marks
of His displeasure. In the latter his
tory of the Hebrew people, the syna
gogue has a conspicuous part in their
religious education and life. The syn
agogue was found wherever the Jews
'were found in any considerable num
ber. This waa a providential arrange
ment looking toward the founding of
the Christian church. In every com
munity where it was located, the syna
jgogue was the starting point for the
Christian preachers and missionaries.
But they did not remain the houses of
worship of the church. As soon as a
congregation was formed and a pe
culiar worship began to develop, the
Christians separated from the syna
gogue and held their gatherings in pri
vate houses. When the times of per
eacution came, the believers met wher
ever they could in field, in desert
place, in ship, in inn, in jail, in tomb.
The catacombs of Rome were for a
long period the meeting-place of the
Roman congregation. Not until the
third century do we mark the existence
of Independent church buildings, that
Is, buildings erected and set apart for
the divine services of the congrega
tions.
Must Be Rallying Center.
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"But in Constantine's day, Chris
ti«n architecture became an art. The
ajtxt was somewhat crude at first, it
$yfdenced but little originality. Stud
ents pf architecture, however, tell us
ihit with our Christian faith there
arose forms of beauty utterly un
known to the pagan, which culminated
in the glories of Lincoln and Canter
bury. Taken into the service of the
Christian church and adapting itself
to the liturgical demands of Christian
worship, architecture burst into new
bloom and produced some of the
grandest fruits. The temple, the
church building, is a necessity of or
ganized religious work. It has always
been so among civilized peoples. There
must be a rallying centre a place for
worship and teaching, and planning
and missionary activity. When Da
vid desired to build a house of God
and.was given to. gathef the materials
for the same, and whcn Solomon put it
tip. they "simply did what was absolute-:
ly necessary to. the-wligipus well-be
ing of the. nation.
Houses' Ftttefr for Worship.
•"An Jehovah, by putting his name
there forever, and by covenanting
to watch over the temple as long as
the people would be faithful and by
seoding'the cloud'which was the sym
bol of His manifested presence, thus
evidenced His pleasure in king and
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IS FORMALLY LAID
Impressive Service Marts The Occurrence
Of Ceremony at New Baptist Church.
REV. F. G. DAVIES APPLIES THE CEMENT
AN APPROPRIATE PROGRAM GIVEN AT T»tE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH AND ON THE STEPS OF THE NEW BUILDING YESTER
DAY AFTERNOON—DR. F. F. STOLTZ, DR. E. T. EDGER-
UY AND T. D. FOSTER DELIVER ADDRESSES.
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people. The truth of this abides. God I
thought and purpose.
Revival Wished For.
"It often comes about that
wa, as the crowning evidence that its er,
efforts in building have been owned
by God.
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is still pleased with His People, wlieni ty in which it is placed, aud the peo
they honor Him bp building houses P'e are blessed who by sacrifice of
fitted1 for the church's worship and themselves and what they have have
work. It is not difficult to find ample been insrumental in establishing a
proof. Wherever a church organiza-''
tiop gives a proper care to the build
ing In which' it worships, the favor of
God rests upon it. Especially is this
As a last point permit me to call!
attention to the fact that those com- vices was given by Dr. K. i. Edgerly.
munities which give a suitable regard The subject of Dr. Edgerly's talk was
to their church buildings and are "What the erection of a House of Wor
careful to maintain a healthy church .sh'P Means to the Denomination", and
life, have the best social as well as 's
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doing in putting up in this city a .brethren of our First Presbyterian
new building for His cause. While church for your, hospitality and help'
you remember that the one abiding afternoon.
corner stone for the church is Jesus
Christ, you will overcome in all He!
eives von to do and vonr wnv wilt'new
vou io no ana youi way win
it may abide with you forever."
T. D. Foster's Address.
o,! conclusion of the addiess of services more ostentatious, simply to
Dr. Stoltz a sacred 'solo was sung by satisfy the personal selfish pride of
Edward Weeks. Following this was-the membership and not on a deep
heard an address by T. D. Foster.upon! seated desire to increase the efficiency
the. subject. "The Significance of the: "le,ct':"rch
Erection of a House of Worship to a from criticism.
hannv exercises for I know it mpinc
you are within measureable distance ,. ..
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of the time when that still greater stone are to stand for.
ceremony will take place—the dedica-! should Have
tion of the finished building to the! „A
polntments,calling you to a more
plete consecration of yourselves to tile "There are deeply,
great work of the church—that of
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were great events because of the con
trast between the times when the na
tion was out from under the influence
of God's word and when it Was living
in accordance therewith.
God and His Word.
"God anil his word are unchange
able, they are the same yesterday, to
day and forever, what took place then
will take place now under the same
conditions.Neglect God's word and this
community with all its intelligence
and culture will become a heathen
one,and the teachings of God's word
to the people is inseparably connect
ed with the house of worship it may
be a very humble place, a palm hut or
a dugout, or It may he some magni
ficent cathedral, they are all the
same, and through same the copimuni
tyis lifted up into the image of God
Himself. Then the erection of a
house of worship) from the pulpit of
which and in Sabbath school and
young people's society, God' word is
read, taught and explained aud salva
tion offered to lost souls through the
shed blood of Jesus Christ is a foless-
and an elevation to the communi-
house for the worship of God.
Man is a Free Agent.
I am not one of those people who
believe that all denominations should
true of those churches which provide: become one. It is contrary to the na
the best apparatus for the doing of ture God has given us—we have differ
their work. Such a church makes ent temperaments and conception of
its plant as good as possible to meet things, and to force all people into the
the demands of the Sunday school same mould would bling about a rep
work. It seeks to be a source of, etition of the conditions that existed in
light upon the social life of the con- the dark ages. Man is a free agent, the
gregation. The very building is an Holy Spirit guides the layman as well
expression of the people's thought as the priest and minister, so that the
and purpose. And God owns the existence of sects is of God, as they are
hut the expression of the variously con
structed minds with wtiich the creator
has endowed them, and they are pleas
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building of a new church brings with. work together in love, charity and mu
lt a blessed revival of religion and1 tual helpfulnes therefore all houses of
an ingathering of souls. The sacri- worship such as I have described are
flees in order to build, the earnest to be welcomed because of the bless
prayer of the people, the deep feeling ing they bring to the community that
of independence, open the door and surrounds them, and God grant that
God comes in with unusual blessings. I this new house, the corner-stone of
pray that a blessed revival may come which is laid today, may bring great' then, with hynnis of praise,
to the First Baptist church of Ottum- blessing to the community, is my pray- These hallowed courts shall ring,
wa. as the crownine evidence that its er. Amen." 2^' voices we will raise.
Address of Dr. E. T. Eagerly.
The concluding addresr of the ser-
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follows:
religious conditions. They are the "Friends—I am deeply and sincere
best communities in which to live and thankful that I was born into a
bring up young people We find the o" even'^nmen't
good school, the good home, and the that the members of one Christian
state has good citizens. Do we need denomination, wishing to celebrate an
to ask why? Is it not because God has event in the erection of a new church
pleasure in ft is people who build edifice, should meet for their services
in the house of another denomination.
1 prefer the fervor of the brotherly
hand-clasp and the outspoken 'God-
houses of worship.
The Abiding Corner Stone.
«•»*.. e-i j- *i. T-i- t, speed to that of the fires of Smithfield
My friends of the First Baptist
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church of Ottumwa, I believe that God history of the misconceptions of
of other places notorious in the
is well pleased with what you are Christ message. We thank you, jijSt
Reasons For New Building.
"It appears to me the building of a
house of
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grow brighter and your influence larg- mean. The fact that an organization
er with the passing years. We shall starts on such a task, indicates dis-
de before me: I have hal- Pray that the blessing-of the Father satisfaction with previous conditions
ho'i.[ e, which thou hast' and of the Son and of the Holy Spir-
worship may mean.will
just what the church makes it
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Community.' Mr. FoBter spoke as fol- "But we may assume that the de
lows: sire is to build larger and better that
"Mr. Chairman and friends:- the work of the church may be better
"I am glad to be here today and tojdone- more people attracted and bet
unite with you in these joyous and
ca,.'f.
V'ken
nappy exercises lor Know it means, church an obligation, a necessity to
much to you to have reached the. expend, and, let us hope, in such a
point in the erection of your house of case, our hearts may follow our trea
worship when the corner stone has sure, not into the timber and brick,
to be set. You begin to feel now that!
saiety. comfortable. They feel it is pander
New Church Means Much. ing to a worldly pride. There were
"While the erection of shell a: ^h°s4e 'vn t'mes. who held it sin-
aud
nes the longing that has been in
SatISVo1-t^lheei
ourjp0jnt
hearts for many years, it is not with-: formerly prevailed, when meeting
out great Significance to the communi-1 houses were of the plainest and most
ty. In these days of many churches! severe type and contrast it with that
the erection of another one may seem!
an insignificant matter Familiarty c'lTgw^nnd homes
breeds, not contempt in this case, et of the present show improvements in
a tendency
it lias a tendency to create indiffer
ence, at least to the casual observer,
it may seem so, but in reality it is show
far from being a matter of indifference STtfai&ngs "d''un«e
rather it is one of great importance smacks of the spirit o£ physical pen
and should be so regarded. The'ance, of the attempt to build up the
first house of worship that we read of [spirit by tearing down the body.
was the tabernacle in the wilderness.! "The tabernacle of the wanderings
The structure was very small. It more beautiful than any of the
rmiid hp takpn down unrl m.f nn in'
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a great opportunity let me have a'
part in'this investment I wish to be
able to say, it) is partly mine.'
"Many, hands' make light work and
the very difficulty of the undertaking
may, by being bravely met, in the
spirit of sacrifice, be the means of
welding the membership more closely
together and of kindling greater zeal
for the cause.
"A new building should mean, to
borrow commercial expressions, a bet
ter tool, better appliances, better
equipment, a better plant, to do the
work of the church, better rooms in
which to assemble, better accoustics,
better light, better music, more com
fort, more brightness and cheer for
the down-hearted and for the stranger
and better work rooms for the school,
where the younger lives are to be
started right and kept right.
"May this building mean to us, that
we have taken a step forward, that
we will fill' a more important posi
tion, that "we see greater opportuni
ties, that we accept added responsi
bilities and that with God's help we
will not fail Him."
Services at the New Building.
After a sacred hymn was sung, the
assemblage adjourned to the new
building. The opening number on the
program was a hymn, "How Firm a
Foundation," which was followed by
a prayer by Dr. A. B. Craig. After
the deposits were made in the stone,
the pastor of the church, Rev. F. G.
Davies, laid the stone with the fol
lowing short address:
more."who
beautiful surroundings and to have
to add to the glory
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ti.on then'
of.,the
von nro within monsiirAa'hio riic+ar»r.o. ^responsibilities and interests of
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hrive
bl-oueht
upon the
building, but into the world-
cause these timbers and brick and
bulldin„
h.,Betterbeen
situated for location, modern in its ap- build the best house, it in the limit- l?CaU
xo the greater spirituality which
other
couiu De tanen down and put up in the permanent temple at Jerusalem, a
a short space of time and carried wonder of the world. So within our
about, yet its presence cemented those
people together, all tribes with their
different characteristics and attri
butes were one people—God's people.
The Tabernacle.
"When they came together to that
little tent to worship God and to sac
rifice through its presence, they were
purified and strengthened and tor five
hundred years it was the overshadow
ing influence to the Israelite and the
following that for one thousand years
the temple was the same. The de
fections only heightening its import
ance to the Jewish people and when,
the defections occurred the life' and
conduct, of the' people showed in a
limited way, what the world.., would
coiae to without the house in which
to worship the true God With what.
testacy of delight the Jew welcomed
the restoration of God's temple, which
almost amounted to intoxication,
when, after years of disuse the book
of the law was read and its meaning
taught and explained. Such times
of revival were very significant, they
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conveniences and beauty over those
of the past, so should our churches
the benefit of the same ad-
tents of the people of Israel, and
power, let us make God's houses fit
ting places in which to meet him, and
appropriate structures through which
show our respect for and praise
m.
"One of the renpons a body of Chris
tians would have an edifice of their
own is, that by having one thev are
given stability, permanence, identity,
so when the divine roll call, goes forth,
they can answer. -Here. Lord, we have
planted Thy standard, on this cor
ner and will uphold it.
"Most church buildings, by some
architectural feature, indicate the
purpose of their building and so are
emblems or signs or monuments
preaching, continuous sermons to all
passers by, speaking of God and
pointing by tower or spire heavenward
and so each denomination has a duty
to erect such a sign post.
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A" Willing Co-operation.
"The work and expense* attendant
on the building of a church may be
such a burden as to seriously ham
per the usefulness of the organization
in the regular lines of work for many
years, if care is not taken, or if there
is not unanimity and willing co-op
eration on the part of ai). Then is
the time to say, "Here is a good work,
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Rev. Davies' Address.
"It is with thanksgiving to Al
mighty God that we, His people, rear
this house for His worship.' It is a
pledge of our belief in, and love to our
heavenly Father. The service of this
hour finds its culmination in the plac
ing of the corner stone and its con
tents in its appointed position in this
building. To this end, those who
have been designated to contribute
deposits to the box that is to be placed
within the stone, will pass as called
upon and make such deposit.
"Dear friends, brethren, citizens
representing the membership of the
First Baptist church and its friends,
I lay this corner stone which points
to the onp who is declared to be the
corner stone of the spiritual building
and of whom someone writes:
"'Christ is our corner stone,
On Hinn alone we build,
With His true saints above,
The courts of heaven are filled.
On Ilis great' love oar hopes we place,
Of present grace and joys above,
The three in one to sing.
And thus proclaim in joyous song,
Both loud and long that glorious name,
Here, gracious Lord, do Thou,
Forever more draw nigh,
Accept each faithful vow,
And make each suppliant sigh,
In copious shower on all who pray.
Each holy day. Thy blessings pour.'
"I declare the- corner stone of the
church of worship of the First Bap
tist church of Ottumwa, Iowa, lain. In
the name of the Father, Son and Holy
Ghost, Amen."
Doxology followed and the cere
mony closed with benediction by Rev.
J. M. Bailey.
Contents of Corner Stone.
The following articles were sealed
in a tin box and placed in the corner
stone:
Three newspapers, two church pa
pers, the church register, historical
--.sketch giveii,,in the paper yesterday,
0f officers, of
RChool,
and a desire for better things. If the that structure. The name of the ar
dissatisfaction, or the ambition, jsjehitect, the names of the contractors
based on so-called worldly
reasons
only, that is, on a desire to have
the church, Sunday
B. y., P. T.T., Junior and La-
dies' societieA. list of teachers and
classes in the. Sunday school, and list
of subscribers to the building fund to
date. Trie officers and boards of the
y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A., a piece
of stone from the original building at
the corner of Court and Fifth
streets, and a piece of stone from the
late building, together with a cut of
and the names of all the workmen
have been employed on the new
building were also enclosed in the
tin box.
ARE REUNITED
BROTHERS BROUGHT TOGETHER
BY GIVING CIGAR AFTER 47
YEARS' SEPARATION.
Waterloo. Dec. 3.—(Special.)—Next
week in this city a happy reunion will
take place when two brothers, A. W.
Churches. Adams, of this city, and Nelson Adams,
having decided imayor of Akron, Ohio, .will meet for
worship of God, a building beautifully necessary, should not an organization the first time in forty-seven years and !JExperts
'iXI,'er\s "re ,"ow.'
com-: at on placed upon, is able to build.' ,,,
conscientious,
who believe it
Christian people,
drawing Inct onnic into thp hnvpn ,f wiong to spend money in making
arawmg lost souls into the Haven oI,
a cUui.ch
beautiful and in some cases
.tegrleI'in winter^ Son'™!
comes abollt
of a cigar. A. W. Adams is a night
watchman and on his rounds guided a
stranger to a hotel and was treated
to a cigar. The clerk called his name
when he entered and in this way dis
covery was made that the guide and
the guided were cousins. The cousin
to'd of the location of the lost brother
and the plans for reunion were at once
commenced.
BOAT MAY BE AGROUND.
Submarine Torpedo Boat in Trouble
Near Cape Henry.
Baltimore, Dec. 3.—Cape Henry re
ports that the government tug is try
ing to get a line to what is supposed
to be a submarine torpedo boat which
is just awash three miles abreast of
the little island life saving station.
The torpedo boat is the Moccasin.
The tug Peoria has succeeded in get
ting a line aboard, but so far has been
unable to make any headway.
DR. 8AWYER WILL NOT ACCEPT.
Story About His Accepting Presidency
of University Is a Fake.
Centerville, Dec. 3.—Dr. J. L. Saw
yer stated while, here in this city that
the story printed in a Des Moines
paper to the effect that he would ac
cept the presidency of the Drake uni
versity was a pure fake. The doctor
has no intention of accepting such po
sition even if it was tendered. He will
devote all his time to looking after the
estate.
JUDGE PARISH RESIGNS.
Has Sent Notice to Governor Cummins
That.He Will Quit Office.
Leon, Dec. J3.—R. Parish, of this
city, who has held the position of dis
trict judge for the past few years, has
tendered his resignation to Gov. Cum
mins. Judge Parrish succeeded J. H.
Tedford in that office. Among the
names mentioned as the successor of
Judge Parrish is that of W. A. Miller,
of Bedford.
TO EJECT
I STRANGERS
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NONE BUT FAITHFUL ALLOWED
TO REMAIN IN ZION
CITY.
D0W1E ISSUES ORDERS
Apostle First Pleads, Then Commands,
Followers to Give Money at Mass
Meeting Held Last Night—Many
Claims Against Elijah II.
Chicago, Dec. 3.—John Alexander
Dowie today issued the following order
to his chief of police: "All who have
not Zion in their heart cannot come,
into Zion. From now on, arrest or
escort to the city limits every per
son, who either is not of the faith or
a United States official. We will bow
to the government alone."
Guards Doubled.
Following this order the usual "Zion
Guards" were doubled. Many men are
patrolling the outskirts of Zion.
Well-to-do Bankrupt.
Federal Custodian Redieske said to
day that his inspection of Dowle's
books led him to believe that Dowie
was better off financially than any
bankrupt he had ever lmown. He said
the receivership would probably last
for several months. The receivers are
fearful that hard times may come to
the Dowieites, as the food supply
houses have refused credit to Zion
agents.
Dowie Temporary Manager.
Federal Judge Kohlsaat has ap
pointed Dowie temporaly manager of
Zion City's industries. It is the idea
of the court that the receivers are to
interfere as little as possible with the
established, or Dowie's, industries.
Dowie will be the agent of the receiv
ers, and the arrangement will be dis
continued if it is found the interests
managed by him are not made to pay.
Ought to be Spanked.
"You have been naughty and ought
to be spanked. Some of you have
disobeyed me—you have not given to
Zion as I have commanded you. Now
the enemies have invaded Zion. I
command you to give your all, if need
be, to satisfy these creutures and send
them flying from our doors."
With words of this character Apos
tle Dowie plead, then scolded
and commanded his followers at a
great meeting held In the tabernacle
in Zion City last evening in his at
tempt to wring from them funds with
which to wipe out his financial mis
fortunes precipitated by the receiv
ership for Zion City granted Tuesday
by Judge Kohlsaat in the United
States court. The audience was not
as large as in former times and when
the collection boxes were passed only
about one thousand dollars was gath
ered ln.
Dowie Makes Statement.
Dowie told his followers that the as
sets of Zion City were ample to meet
all demands though not in such shape
that he could immediately realize on
them. He said that he now needed an
abundance of ready money to tide ov
er the crisis, when Zion City would
grow to greater power than ever be
fore. Receivers last night admitted
the claims for merchandise alone
would amount to $500,000.
Owes Brother-in-Law $100,000.
There is a mortgage on his Zion
City property of $125,000 due the first
of next year, and he owes his broth
er-in-law, Samuel St«venson, 100,000.
A receiver expressed the opinion that
Dowie would be able to pay off all
obligations in time, but did not ven
ture an opinion as to just how long
this time would be.
Receivers have found one of Dowie's
banks in operation at Twelfth street
and Michigan avenue and they
promptly put an agent in charge and
had the doors closed. Judge Kohlsaat
[later ratified the actions of the re
ceivers in shutting down this bank as
well as the institution at Zion City.
are now at work on the books
al
t^gli the agency Iof both institutions.
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WOOD INQUIRY
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SENATE COMMITTEE RESUMES
INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES
AGAINST OFFICER.
Washington, D. C., Dec. 3.—The sen
ate committee on military affairs to
day resumed its hearing in connec
tion with the charges filed against
General Leonard Wood in opposition
to his confirmation to be major gen
eral. The first witness was Melville
E. Stone, general manager of the
Associated Press.
Watching Investigation.
Without endeavoring in any man
ner to influence the senate commit
tee on military affairs in its investi
gation of the nomination of General
Leonard Wood, both the secretary of
war and the President are watching
the developments carefully. There is
not the slightest probability that Gen
eral Wood will be recalled from the
Philippines to testify in his own be
half. The President will not withdraw
the nomination.
WANTED TO SEE PRESIDENT.
Ir.eane Cranks Intercepted and 8ent
to Hospital.
Washington, D. C., Dec. 3.—Two
more cranks with schemes to lay be
fore the President were sent to the
government hospital for. the insane
yesterday. They are Daniel V. Clip
pard of Mount Holl,.N. C„ alias "Eli
Jah I." and Ephrlam Sellers,. a. for
mer Inmate of St. Elisabeth's Insane
asylum.
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St. Paul's Temple at Fort Wayne, Ind.,
Burned to Ground.
Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 3.—St Paul's
Lutheran church, one of the finest
bouses of worship in the city, burned
today. The loss is 475,000. The blaze
started from the furnace.
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Both Phones 664.
Opposite Union Depot.
REICHSTAG
CONVENES
COUNT VON BUELOW REPRE
SENTS KAISER AT OPENING
OF LEGISLATIVE BODY.
THE EMPEROR'S ADDRESS
Congratulates Members of Body for
Cordial Relations Existing With the
Other Countries Document Re
ceived With Favor.
Berlin Dee. 3.—Chancellor Von
Buelow, as the emperor's representa
tive, opened the reichstag today.
Kaiser's Message.
socia! legislation the interests of
Received With Favor.
a gasoline wood saw let me tell you the guage of 6aw and the number1]
of teeth in it that you can run to the best advantage. Also the speed
saw ought to run to get REST RESULTS. All sizes of circular sawte
furnished here at prices you see quoted at Chicago.
Horse power and'engine repairs in stock here. "'./"SsjifW'
LET ME KNOW YOUR WANTS.
The message was favorably corn-
mented upon, emphasis being placed
MAY BE GOOD ROADS BILL.
Legislature May be Asked to Make
Appropriation for Iowa Highways.
A good roads bill will be framed and
presented before the next session of
the legislature and it is thought will
be passed. The bill will provide for
a large expenditure on Iowa roads,
although it is not known iust what
appropriation will be asked for or
what plan will be proposed. The Iowa
Good Roads association will work for
the passage of the measure.
DEATH WINS IN RACE HOME.
lowan Succumbs On Way to Orchard
to Take Aged Parents to Homestead.
Minneapolis, Dec. 3.—Death on a
passenger train running at highspeed
was the fate of Albin Gisleson, aged
twenty-one, who was taken fatally ill
while on his way from a homestead
claim, which he had recently entered
near Minot, N. D.. to his home in Or
chard, la.
TRY TO SAVE MOTHER IN VAIN.
Woman P«rishes in Burning Cottage
Despite Efforts of Two.
Kllwood, Neb., Dec. 3.—The cottage
occupied by Mrs. Martha Schloatman
md daughter was burned last evening
and Mrs. Schloatman perished. John
Folhurst, who tt-ied to save her, was
seriously burned and her daughter
was injured trying to drag her moth
er from the fire.
in TRINIDAD
JOHN MITCHELL TAKES CHARGE
OF COLORADO COAL
STRIKE.
Trinidad, Colo., Dec. 3.—With a
greeting such as few people are ever
given in Colorado, John Mitchell was
welcomed here last night when he ar
rived to take charge of the coal
strike. A feeling seemed to prevail
that he would be able to bring the
strike to an end and he was met at
the depot by over 3,000 men, women
and children.
Gather About Carriage.
As Mr. Mitchell stepped from the
train a squad of thirty policemen sur
rounded him to keep back the crowd
which was pressing to get a glimpse
of him. One thousand miners sur
rounded the carriage containing Mr.
Mitchell. John F. Ream, President
Howells of district No. 15, and es
corted them to the hotel.
Conference Held.
Last night a secret conference was
held those present being Mr. Mitchell
members of the national board and the
executive officers of district No. 15.
The United Mine Workers' officials
in Trinidad are preparing a circular
letter to the coal operators asking
them to meet the miners who were in
their employ without reference to the
officials or organizers of the unions.
tattle direction oTe£l&toe*
JAS. H. SHEPHERD
"Shepherd's Re«ohe."|^|'
OTTUMWA,
SEE PEACE
I FAR EAST
LONDONERS EXCITED OVER THE'
PROBABILITY OF AMNESTY
BETWEEN POWERS.
P. S. INFLUENCE SEEN
If Japan Fights WiJI be With Convic
tlon' of No Other Course' Left Open
—•Satisfaction Prevails in Downing
Street.
Lit*.'-'-
London, Dec. 3.—London has been
fired with intense interest over the
news received here through the Asso
ciated Press, that Russia and Japan
Von Buelow read the emperor's were on the verge of an agreement
message to parliament. It said: "The as to the difficulties in tbe far east- No
economic state of the country has suf- less interest is manifest In the intima
fered somewhat from the world wide tion that the probable cause of this
depression, which was unfavorably af- agreement has been the outcome ot the
fecting imperial finances. The govern- action of the United States, $pd ita
ment would propose the retaining of influence in the affair.
the present army footing to April 1905! Japs to Face the Worst
and to continue the development of:
one of
st.
on the fact that the government had that the Russian governmentWill not
not made any unusual demands on the persist in the military and naval policy
taxpayers.
LEAVE
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RECORD FOR STEERAGE PA&8EN.
GER8 TO OLD COUNTRIES
BROKEN.
New York, Dec. 3.—Fifteen htmdretf
steerage passengers sailed os the
steamship Cedric yesterday for Liv
erpool. This is the largest number of
steerage passengers ever carried from
a United States port OD any steamer.
The steamer La Touraine, which sail
ed today carried 1,000 steerage passen
gers. It is estimated that over 200
others with tickets were left on tb
dock owing to the overselling of ac
commodations.
WANTS NAVAL STAFF*
Admiral Taylor Makes R•commenda
tion to Department.
Washington, D. C., Pec. 3.—Tb«
creation of a general staff in Ui«
navy, similar in authority to thai
which has been established in thi
army, and a large increase in the-num
ber of officers and ships are strongtj
recommended by Rear Admiral H.
Taylor, chief of the bureau of naviga
tion, in his annual report. made pub
lic yesterday. In the report the Opin
ion is expressed that a large Tiumbei
of cruisers will, be necessary in
DEATH OF DR.JY,RU8 EQ80N.
Famous Physician 'Who OiMtpyered
Consumption Cure Pastes Aw*y7*
New York, Dec. 3.—Dr. Cyrus Ed
son, the famous physician and lover
of fine horses, died at his residence in
this city late last night. Dr. XQdpon
won international fame by his discov-
life
fl ht Ru88la.. jd
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mlkado
the weaker classes. representatives this morning, "it will
Offers Congratulations. enter the contest nerved by the con.
In congratulating the members of viction that fate leaves no other Course
the reichstag on the very friendly re- open. To falter before the ordeal
lations of Germany with all countries would be treason to bur fatherland and
the chancellor said the imperial gov- race. We do not aslf much—only the
ernment had contributed its share to right to live and move and have oui
the avoidance of serious complications being. No grandiose, imperial draama
in the Balkans. He referred to Em- move U6. Japan does not, llke Russia,
peror William's meetings with the cover half the globe. If Russia were
great continental rulers &nd to the in- to cease accumulating in Manchuriq
terchange of views connected there- materials for our destruction, would
with wmch had strengthened anew recognize oilt' commercial rights there,
their desire and hope that peace, the znd keep its' h'ahdS off Korea, we
greatest boon of nations, shall con-, should be saltisfled."
tinue to be guarded from dangerous
disturbances.
.Bgmo8t responsible
Russia May Back Down.
At the foreign office yesterday after:
noon it was intimated that Lord Lans
downe had received, a dlspatch frpm
Petersburg encouraging Ihe TjeUef
In the far east which Japan regard# as
so inimical to its safety. This tele
gram is construed by the foreign office
officials as presaging that the Russian
concessions are of a more or less im
portant character. What real hope of
peace exists in Downing street appears
to rest on the fact that the Siberian
railway is blocked with snow at many
points and that hence the Muscovite
position in the far east is far from im
pregnable. 53p"
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next few years, g.nil it is intimated'thai
the need for an increased force wit
be specially felt in' West Indian wa
ters. Two new vice admirals' -aw
asked, besides various other high of
ficers.
DO NOT OPPOSE WILL, '--i
Drake Heirs Willing to Abide by Pra
visions of Instrument.
Des Molnep, Dec. 3.—-"There is nev
the slightest inclination on the part
of the heirs to contest the will of thi
late Francis M* Drake," waa the em"
phatic statement made by J. L. Saw
yer, son-in-law of the deceased, wju
arrived here yesterday afternoon t«
ascertain the facts concerning thi
reported promise pf the deceased' to
donate $50,000 to the departments ot
Drake university. Mr. Sawyer bad
consulted three of the heirs 'and felt
sure of the feeling of the others. Mr.
Sawyer stated that he had gone
through the papers of the late ex
governor at Centerville and that be b*l
not found any other instrument.
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