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THE IOWA CITY CITIZEN EIGHTEENTH YEAR COUIDNOI SITUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES ACCORDING TO SEC. TAFT OUR WORK IS A GRAND SUCCESS General to Break up Harri- man Combinations--Not a Criminal Prosecution. Washington, Jan. 27. Nine years the battle of Manila bay Sec-rt- t.ii-.v Taft records the results of the .1 States occupation of the archi- 1 and forecasts the future of the in an exhaustive report -t: insinittcd to congress by the presi- dent.

Wii.ii a letter written by the executive, commending in the Littiitttt the secretary's conclusions. The president declares that would have followed tlie adoption ni any other policy towards the Phii- -ip, inc? than that outlined by William Klniey and carried forward through t- ise nine years, and asserts triumph-i sinrly thai: tliere is no brighter page in history than that defiling with the're-' latioiiK between the strong aud the iii tho.se islands. Self-Government a Lonff Way Off. fie adds that the Filipinos "have yet lohi: to travel before they will fir far complete self-government" Si' ivtiiry Tart's report records his ob- fefi yatious on his recent visit to the isl- to the extent of uealy eighty P' pages. Generally speaking the is, optimistic in a high de- in treating of this subject" even he cannot fix a time for dcclar- Jn the inrlepondence of the islands, answer to the critics who have p.iacie most and un-i 1 in respect to the cost NIC United States of the Philippines," he figures out a total annual of and he denies the failure of the Philippine policy.

Makes Sqme Kecoinmendations. He says that great changes have oc- the islands. The people are now anxious to have the United States retained. There is a hisrh of administration of 'justice Nothing- is more popular than the r-oii- The secretary is wiiiin- tout tlie amount of suirar and tobacco thnt can be exported to the- United i States. His recommendations mr-Unl'--i proposals that Philippine products -luiinitted into the Uniied free or duty nudor reasonable i i a i 1 iat present restrictions be removed o-i the acquisition of properties i ana that the islands''b operations of the coastwise shin- i laws.

Entered at the Post Office as Second Class Matter. of the committee on nuance to a hill which will be urged as to the Aldrieh bill, and possibly he given the support of all the Uemo era is of the senate. The Democrats. of the finance committee will take no action along- these lines until the data requested of the treasury department Uv resolution aud promised for early tills week has been received' and gone over by the committee. Judging from the views expounded by the Democrats in conference, a bill somewhat along the lines of the measure recently suggested by Senator Bai-! ley will be forthcoming.

This bill! would be -tin- Aldrieh bill, except that the government would issue the currency, and not with certain regulations as to the issue. IOWA CITY, IOWA, MODNAY, JANUARY 27, 1903 Published at in South Clinton Iowa City, Iowa) RE-OPENED THOUSANDS OF WORKMEN RETURN TO WORK IN MINES Weather for Iowa Partly cloudy with probably snow flurries in east portion tonight or Tuesdav. Wanner Tuesdav. BIG BANK ON ITS EET AGAIN i RUMORS ABOUT KOONTZ Gladys Vanderbilt Weds Today--Big and Fatal Fire in Chicago Destroys Large Establishment. Pottsville, Pa.

Jan. 27--Reading Coal and Iron collieries resumed operations today employing thirty men who have been out of work for uianv weeks. Bryan at Washington, Washington. Jan. missed his train at Atlanta Friday night i Bryau was badly "delayed i Saturday to a i tend the dinner of the Gridiron club, i He arrived at the banquet hall, however, attired in his evening fiothes sit 0:40, having dressed on the train and beer; met in the suburbs by au automobile.

He spent in two church addresses and in visiting old friends. He says no politics was talked the day. GLADYS VANDERBILT MARRIED At High Noon She Becomes the Countess Szechenyi--Said To Be a Love Match. New York, Jan. the famous Vaiulerbilt mansion at Fifth avenue and Fifty-seventh street at noon today, Gladys, youngest daughter of Stock Exchange Re-opens Pittsburg, Jan.

27--Stock Exchange reopened today after a suspension three months on account of the finan- cial flurrv. HALL THIS EVENING NUMBER 2 IT mm Indefinite Reports About His Attitude Toward a Legislative Candidacy. Past Commander of the State Georye i Metzcer Will circulation CiTY RETURNED TO AND KEROSENE LAMPS ELECTRIC LIGHTS WERE OUT Install G. A. R.

Officers This Evening. There are rumors in circulation to the effect that Representative Geo. W. Koontx will not be a candidate for i -the house this year. These reports One of the biggest events of the are evidently exaggerated.

Mr. year for the local posts of the -V Koontz, we understand, feels that for aud will be held this years past he has been highly honored evening at the Woodmen hail when a by his party and the citizens of tlie joint installation of the newly elected county, and does not want to be put in i officers of R. C. post and of the position of a uiau who is migrate- the G. A.

R. will be held. Former ful for the honor bestowed upon" him. commander of the state George Metier Therefore hif course in the future will! iH act as installing officer Mr be determined entirely by the de- Metzger formerly lived at Davenport Coils of Armature Burned out and the City was in Darkness Saturday Night--Repairs Made. Iowa Cm 1 candles as Xe REV.

j. H. HAKGRSAVES Pastor of the First Uaptist Church of city experienced a return to means of lighting last Saturday, night when the burning out of a coil, in the armature of the. dynamo at Coralville disabled the electric lights throughout the city. was the worst piece of luck the' company has had in many years, happening as it did on Saturday night and I inands of his party.

Marries Austrian Count i New York, Jan. 27--Gladys Vander- bill was married at noon today to! Count Szechenyi at the bride's mothers residence. She is the holder of a fortune in her own name of $15,000,000. BACK FROM BOLIVIA Will Weber has Returned from South America Where He Taught School. Will Weber, son of W.

Weber of Fireman Lost Life Chicago, Jan. 27--One fireman was killed and thirty injured in a fire on Adams street this morning! which destroyed the printing establish- ment of W. P. Dunn and other concerns. this city has returned from Bolivia, where he has been teaching for over a year.

The trip home took con siderable time and was very interesting, Mr. Weber found his work in South America very interesting, but will not return. Instead be will take up work in the college of medicine' of the University. GLADYS A I Mrs. Cornelius cousin of the Duchess of Marl borough, and one of the richest of United States hcir- AFTEK.

HAKKIJIAN Attorney General a Suit to Destroy Kail way Combines. Washington, a 27. Attorrif.v Bonaparte has directed a a bill in equity he filed to set aside tho control by the Union Pacific Railroad cr.rnpany and its subsidiary corporations of the Southern Pacific a.nd the Pedro. Los Ang-eles and Salt Lake also to hnve declared the wnership by thr. Union Pacific or the.

Oregon Whorl; Line, of stock in th: Fe. the Great Northern, and ib- Northern Pacific, all of said linos be- n.ir competitors of the Union Pacilic. attorney -eneral issued an o'lli- statement to th is effect, and aft- efcrring to the extended invest Ration the interstate commerce commit ion. into the relations fxisiin- lie various lines of road en-a-od" in nnseonunentvil traffic says:" he adduced and from in- lenendent investigation the dopnrf- icnt has arrived' at the conclusion 'that eno Mario Henrik Simon Szech- a youn- Hungarian noble of ancient liiieajre. Even the gossip-mongers, it is said concede that the union is a love affair and-not; financial, the husband being- a HI an of independent fortune.

It is a fact that, there was no linancial "settlement" at any rate. The marriage ceremony was by Consignor Laovelle, rector of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic cathedral. The couple will leave i afternoon for Newport. where they will occupy "The Brokers" i Feb.

4. when they will sai! for Europe. Y. M. C.

A. Meeting. The regular weekly Y. M. C.

A. devotional meeting was held at Close hall yesterday afternoon at 2:30. It was rather an informal gathering all present being expected to take part in the service. The City. DENTER AGED LADY PASSES AWAY v.

I I I 1 I Stock holdings the Union nd its company corporations mentioned i in of ShpniiNii the sn'it liinopoly-of the misi of the country between the MU mri rivor on ti, 0 east Ihe o.itiiv const south of on 1( Asirto from UK- i i compn. Ml.myc iKimed the other (he the Kjinncrs' I list company, of Xew York. JUKI H. otto i Stillmnn. ITnurv C.

Krick qiiry H. Hirers AVm. A. Chirk." lii.lc numin- jndi defend the IIink ontioi i i to cse ollicinls. norsomiHy in crhn- til tK.HOCKATS Resided in Johnson County Forty- Six Years-Well Known Here.

The many friends of Mrs. Josephine Denter were grieved to learn of her death which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kate Abbott, Saturday evening at 5:30. While she had been ill for about two and death was not unexpected, nevertheless it came as a shock to the children who survive and the many friends acquired in a long and useful life. The funeral services will be held from the of Mrs.

Abbott 28 West Jefferson tomorrow morning at ten o'clock and Rev. Rowlinson of the i Christian church i be in charge. Mrs. Denter had attained the ripe old age of seventy-seven years, and I forty-six years of her life were spent i this county. Until last fall, she resided at North Liberty.

In she came to a her home in this city. Mrs. Denter possessed in a marked degree those traits of character that command' the respect and love of neighbors and all acquaintances. To this fact her neighbors give abundant testimony She will be missed by many who knew and loved her. The W.

W.Uub Gave Program The W. W. Club gave one, of its usual literary programs at St. Wenceslaus church last evening. There was a good audience present, and the different recitations, songs, dialogues etc.

were thoroughly enjoyed. The new pipe organ for which the club has been working has been ordered, and will undoubtedly be installed before Easter. Wes Kohl and Frank Koffron were Cedar Rapids visitors yesterday. The Royal Neighbors will hold a social and apron bazaar in their hall Thursday afternoon. Everybody invited.

Iowa City lodge No. 4, A'. F. A. M.

will, confer the Third Degree at a special meeting this evening, brethren welcome. F. A. Jutze and daughter of Hopedale 111. are guests in this city'at the W.

A. Phillips home. Mr. lutze is the father of Mrs. Phillips.

Atty. George Gorman, a recent graduate of the law school was a visitor in the 'city last Friday. While here be attended the G. girls' party held'Friday, evening. and is one of the leading G.

A. R. men of the state. At six o'clock this evening the members of the W. R.

C. and their husbands- and the G. A. R. members and their wives will assemble about the board in Woodmen REV.

HARGREAVES HERt SOON Baptist Minister Will Preach First Sermon of Pastorate Sunday. Rev. J. R. Iowa Falls, ew pastor of the First Baptist also in the dark of the moon, pract- the i i iic-fc a church is expected to preach the first partake of a big dinner.

This will be sermO of is pastorate next SundaC I maae upon them The sr i 1ically. I The grocery stores speedily sold more candles 'than they usually" do in. the course of six months' while kerosene lamps, with months disuse, were brought into commission. The gas people afforded relief in many cases but were unable to demands made upon meet all the them. The O.J.

I i A AJL eight i ning to give him a cordial welcome, a the depend exclusively n'rinr-l- i 11 5 5 WelCOllle, "CpCUU CXClUSlVClV Upon the Cere andd ess a similar greeting will lights and as Saturday monies will begin. hv i 1M1 The New Officers. complete list of G. paper The dmcers as given in this this A. R.

at the time of the election a few weeks since will be formally installed. The W. R. C. officers, elective and appointive, who will be installed ivening are as follows: Mrs.

Delia Marble, president. Mrs. Ruth Bowen, senior vice. Mrs. Anna Larkin, junior vice.

Mrs. Mattie Cree, chaplain. Mrs. Mary Lowman, treasurer. Mrs.

Clara Webber, conductor. Mrs. Amanda Huebner, guard. Mrs. Nannie Sorter, secretary.

Miss Lilla Prince, patriotic structor. extended by hundreds of members of i tfle 3' do a thriving business I other congregations in the city. The I the tou sorial artists had to do the best Baptist people have been without the could with their customers by I regular pastor for some months. They sucl1 li lj ts as they could hastily find. made a pains'aking search for a 'The Electric Light people at once to take up the work and are confident be ai1 to repair the dynamo and about they have made a wise choice.

i twelve o'clock got it working but shut On the occasion of Mr. Hargreave's clown as it: was not satisfactory-. Yes--- call to the church here a few weeks terda y' however, the repair was made ago, an Iowa Falls paper gave him the erf ectly and last nihgt the city-" was following notice; completely lighted. The'com- receiv-d any have been exceptionally free a accidents foj a a Rev. J.

R. Hargreaves call the past week to the pastorate of the Baptist church at Iowa City. While the friends of Mr. Hargreeves" in this in- seldoai been shut down for any cause for more than a matter of city will regret his contemplated moval they will be glad that lie goes to as good a place as Iowa City. Mr.Har- greaves is a man Avho has the courage an hour or so.

Tenth Birthday. El-sie Chaddock, the little Mrs. Sarah Hatch, press correspond- of llis convictions and is not affraidto of aU htet eilt voice them. He is in touch with live North 'street celebrated Mrs. May Boehm, musician.

P-sent day problems aud his sermons tenth birthdav last sfturdav a ft er Mrs. Fannie Potter, asst conductor, i are in a large measure practical and noon. A number of her little" friends Ida Buckuer, asst. guard. deal in an intelligent manner with Color bearers--Mrs.

Amelia Calkins, Mrs. Anna Lewis, Mrs. Emma Hickenlooper and Mrs. Mary Emmons. ASKS A REHEARING The Manufacturers Association Wants More Investigation of Rates.

The activity of the State Manufacturers' Association of which S. W. Mercer of this city is president was manifested again last Saturday when the association through its secretary asked the railway commission for a rehearing on the matter of express rates. It is the contention of the association that the express companies are exacting too high rates and they want a schedule of maximum rates established. The hearing on the matter was-had some time ago but the rehearing is asked on the grounds that the schedules which the express companies furnifhed at that time were not correct schedules of the actual existing rates within the state.

In Pitiful Condition. A negro tramp was lodged in the city hall Saturday night whose condition was pitiful. He was suffering with a loathesome disease that had all but caused him to be a total -wreck. He was sent from the city as soon as possible. DID WORK ON CARS Interurban Had Hour and a Half Schedule Yesterday.

The interurban ran its cars on an hour and a half schedule yesterday. This change was made to permit some work to be done' more conveniently on Sunday than any other day. This morning, the regular one hour schedule was resumed, and will as usual. be maintained Expect 2300 Students. The university authorities expect that the enrollment will easily 'reach 2300 next semester.

The attendance at the present time is about 2220. If there are 2300 next semester it will be a gain of 200 over Lhe same time a year ago. Attended Funeral Here. Mrs. George Bordnian returned last week to Council Bluffs after attending tlie funeral of her sister, Mrs.

Jennie Abbot, in this city Friday. Two brothers of the deceased, S. M. Gordon of Muscaline and Murray Gordon of Monona county, who were also present at the funeral returned to their respective homes. incus of Six children survive.

They are Decides lo Prepare George Denter of Brule, Nebraska a Currency Hill. Albsrl aml A of North Liberiy An Mrs. a i Lininger of Nortli firmuw inofnilic foiialor.s Liberty and Mrs. Anna" Guzeman and in to Hit- minority Mrs. Abbott of this city.

Miss EHiot to Coach Club. Miss Ethel Elliott has been secured to coach the University Dramatic Club. She will asisst pa'rticu'airly in the preparation of the "Twelth Night" which is to be given by the Marriage Licenses. A marriage license was issued today to lotus Shebetka and Miss Christena Maresh. MRS.

ALBERHASKEY DEAD Woman Living in North Part of Town Succumbed This Morning. Mrs. Lizzie Alberhaskey passed away this morning at her home on the Kiniball road in the northeast part of this city. She had been ill for some time. She was a woman with many loyal friends, and her death will cause much sorrow.

Mrs. Alberhaskey was the widow of the late Frank Alberhaskey. Several childeru survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. A Mask Ball.

Holub's hall will be the scene of a happy social event tomorrow evening when a mask ball will be given there. The event is given by Unash's baud and everything necessary to'make it a complete success has been clone. Threatened Fraternity House It looked for several hours yesterday as if the S. A. E- fraternity house on North Clinton street would be quarantined for diphthreia, arrd the occupants, about twenty in number be closely confined for some forty days.

One of the boys had been ill, and the doctors in charge came 10 the conclusion it was diphtheria. 1 he other men in the house were givtn orders- to remain at home, but about last night the physicians I'eciiJed the disease was not diphtheria. It is needless to add that there was much rejoicing. questions that interest every person. He is an exponent of what the popular diversion! mind concieves in a modern day minister.

This paper wishes him much success in his new field of labor. were present and spent the aternoon. very pleasantly in games and other Held a Card Party. The friends of Mr. and Mrs.

Will Hastings of Union township gathered at their iioine last Friday evening and a very pleasant time in card Euchre was indulged in an a splendid supper served during Meet With Dr. Haney. The Political Science Club meet this with Dr. Haney for the usual discnsison. Prof.

I. Loos will read the paper of the evening- IOWA CITY WON DEBATE Rapids Party. BEAT GR1 NNELL FRIDAY EVE A party of young ladies from Cedar Rapiui including the Misses Nellie Next Contest Likely to be With and Elizabeth Lawler and Agnes McDonald and Miss Sullivan were guests in this city yesterday of Miss Nellie Russell rtnd other friends. Have Social Session. The Chris-Ian Endeavor society of the Presbtyerian church will hold a business meeting session at the church Wednesday evening of this week.

The usual business of the month will be transacted after which a taffey pull will occupy a little time. I Dan Driscoll's House Burned, The home of Dan Driscoll eight miles southwest of Oxford was almost completely destroyed by fire Friday morning. He lost his house, a barn full of hay and several out buildings. Mr. Driscoll was formerly engaged in buisuess at Oxford.

The greater part of his loss was covered bv insurance. Marriage Licenses. A innrriage license was issued Saturday to Aloysius L. Jenu and Miss Louisa Winninger. SPRAINED ANKLE AGAIN Miss Maude Whittacre Suffers Another Accident.

Mis Maude Whittacre is threatened with several more weeks of confinement to her home as the result of spraining anew one of her ankles which she injured about ten days ago while skating. The young lady was recovering nicely and was beginning to get about her home when, through some misstep, she again sprained the member and this time it is even more painful than the first. She has the sympathy of her many friends in her period of enforced confinement. Washington at Washington. The Iowa City high school debating team returned to the city from Grinnell crowned with victory in the first contest for the state championship.

Three debates were held Friday evening including all the high schools, in" the league in this district, Washington anil West Liberty at West Liberty and Burlington and' Muscatine al Burlington besides the one at Grinnell. The debate at Grinuell was said to be a close one and the mettle of the Grinnell team was of the best. One of the members of the team had been in four contests against Iowa City and every time had been defeated. Iowa City affirmed the question "Resolved that the limited disarmament of the leading powers would promote the civilization of the world." The speakers for Grinnel) were Samuel O'Brien Noel Breed and Harry Hopkins; or Iowa City Edgar Ashton John Gwynne and Arlo Each speaker uat, thoroughly familiar with his subject and the debate was interesting throughout. The judges of the debate were Supt.

Milo Hunt of Coif ax, Prof. C. E. Seashore of Iowa City and Prof. G.

P. Wyckoff of Grinnell. The decision was two to one for lovya City. It is probable that Iowa City will the Vinton Eagle and is giving his next debate Washintgon at Washing- former co-worker some valuable assist- ton. Much credit is due to the show- Prof.

Wiicox at Clinton. Prof. W. C. Wiicox lectured at Clinton Friday evening before the Teachers 7 Association on "Educated American Saturday morning, he addressed the same association again on "Some Fads in the Teaching of Historv.

PETITION FOR MURPHY Being Circulated by J. W. Rich of This City. J. Rich of this city is circulating a petition for Bernard Murphy of the Vinton Eagle seeking the endors- ment of a sufficient number of voters to entitle him to appear at the primaries for the place of lieutenant governor.

Mr. Rich was associated with Mr. Murphy for ten years upon ance. The petition is meeting with a made of the local boys Friday heartv reception in this city as Mr. night to the competent assistance giv- RandaH and en- Murphy is well known here.

The Rebekahs will hold a box social al the I. O. 0. F. hall Friday evening, January 31.

Benefit of Orphans' i en them by their, coach F. H. and others who have helped couraged. Home. coffee.

The ladies of St. churcA will entertain at cards Wednesday i i i tt laiua vvcuucsu Ladies bring boxes and serve ni Jan 2Q M(1 ff Gents bring money. 1 3 3 served 29 rSPAPERf.