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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Although we put dollar draft in
every box Mull's Pioneer Cure for a
guarantee, patients are continually
writing us thus: 'You are safe in
making the dollar draft offer, as your
medicine is wonderful. 1t is better
than you claim it to be-" Cures Kid
ney Disease, rheumatism, Liver Trou-
BILE, Impure Blood, Stomach Trouble,
Dyspepsia and Female Complaint.
Not cure-all. A remedy for each dis
ease. It's chocolate tablet. Ask for
the kind that fits your trouble. Cash
the dollar draft if medicine fails. csc
and 81. Sold by Clark & Mollison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
DOES NOT WANT THEM.
Great Britain HAS No Intention of Buy-
ing Galapagos islands.

{ London, Dec. Soy Associated
Press. AS far as can be learned by
the Associated Press, Great Britain is
not NEGOTIATING for the purchase of the
Galapagos islands from Ecuador, nor
has she any intention of securing them.
Official ignorance is professed in the
whole matter and there is astonish-
ment at the action of the United States
senate in passing Lodges resolution
requesting Mckinley to inform the SEN
ate regarding Ecuador's proposed sale
of the islands. The Associated Press
learns that Ecuador may be said to
have no intention of parting with the
islands at any price.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Iowa Girl welded in LONDON.

Waterloo, Dec. s.-The marriage of
Miss Rose Alice Ettinger to Francis
Braun, of Liverpool, Eng, took place
yesterday in st. Stephens church,
South. Kensington, London, and was
announced here by the brides parents,
who reside in this city. The bride is
known all over Iowa as singer and
has been travelling in Europe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of joy. Bucklin's Arnica Salve
cures them, also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands,, Chilblains.
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out
Pains and Aches. Only rs cts. a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Clark &
Mollison, druggists.
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wana,nnker Test,ae..

Washington, Dec. 9.-(By Associated
Press. John Wannamaker testified
before the industrial commission on the
subject Of department stores. He claim
ed they are beneficial to society and
the outgrowth of fixed trade laws.
"Cheaper capital, better transportation,
more rapid communication" he said,
make the modern retail store possible,
natural, useful and therefore inevitable.
Their one effect has been to decidedly
lower retail prices"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

LeMars, Dec. s.-William Currel and
Joseph jackson, two more of the horse
thief gang rapidly being brought to
justice in this section, where extensive
horse-thieving operations have been
carried on for three wears, have been
sentenced for two years each in the
Anamosa penitentiary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

81 deny it is right to confer any such
power upon its committee.
Immunity from arrest for INSIDE
meanor is claimed under the provis-
ions of the constitution and state pro-
ceeds.
"But why this appeal to the Ameri-
can people? Because violence is threat
ened to the safeguards of your liber-
ties. Because the right of the rule of
the majority in one of the sovereign
states in the union is being denied.
Because the safeguards of the rights
and liberties of the individual and of
the states are being broken down, and
cowardly to even make protest
against such proceedings, because of
the fear that they would endanger thar
chances for reelection if they voted
against the high-handed measures now
taking place.
Mr.. Roberts reiterates the charge
that the wave of popular sentiment
against the Mormons was created by
falsehood, and denies his seating in
congress will be regarded by the Utah
of polygainy. He declares the only
the state of Utah is that they have not
deserted their plural wives they mar
ried years ago, previous to the settle
lanent of the polygamy question be-
tween the government of the United
States and the state OF Utah. He af-
| firms that the continuing of relations
formed before the settlement of the
question has not been considered bar
to political preferment until the poli-
teal religious enemies of the present
Representative from Utah thought pro-
lper to urge them against him.
| Washington, Dec. 9.-By Associated
Press 1.-The consideration of the case
Iof Roberts of Utah was resumed behind
closed doors this morning by the house
Investigating committee. Roberts was
| present to answer intcrrogatories.
Roberts was first asked if he conceded
1.-The existence OF the court record
wherein he pleaded guilty in 1889 under
the Edmunds-Tucker act. This he con-
ceded. He was next asked whether
about 1870 or since 1890 he had mar
fried plural wives and had lived with
them since as wives. To this Roberts
| pleaded not guilty and demurred to
DISQUALIFICATION committee.
The demurrer was based on the tech
meal legal grounds that it was an at
tempt to try him without due process
of law; to deprive him of vested prop
erty, the same being his salary as con-
gresham; that the committee has no
4 right to consider other evidence than
the court record establishing his gunt;
i that the crime charged, unlawful CO.
habitation, even if proved, was not a
bar to his holding office, freedom
therefrom not being among the enum-
Grated constitutional qualifications
Roberts argued his case at great
length, urged his prima facie right to
a seat to be considered at once as his
state was being denied representation
while injurious legislation affecting
that state might take place. A recess
has been taken till 2 o'clock. Future
sessions will be open.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Pra,t,s up.to.Dato Tablet.

See what ]. A. Hawkins, the popular
cigar manufacturer of Leon, Ia, says
of them: 81 consider Pratt's up-to-date
Tablets the finest remedy for Constipa-
ton and Headache / have found in
many day" j. A. Hawkins.
Leon, Ia. April S, 1892
Will break up cold in one night.
Price, Csc per box. For sale by Clark
~ Mollison.
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BILLED BY A wINDMlLL.
Louis Buhr Meets Death In a Queer
May.

Sumner, Dec. s.-Last Monday after
noon, Louis Buhr, of Dayton township,
climbed to the top of his wind mill to
oil the gearings and bearings. The up
right shaft is very heavy one and is
made by discs, being boiled together.
While at the height of nifty feet, bolt
caught in his coat and pulled him in
to the air, causing an almost instan>
taneous death by strangling. His
daughter stood at the bottom of the
mill. The deceased was loved by all
who knew him and was the richest
man in Dayton township. His age was
SO.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

mountain pass between Narvacan and
San Quinto. The fight lasted five hours.
Young had three companies of the
Thirty-fourth infantry, two troops of
the Third cavalry, and was reinforced
during the fight by a battalion of the
Inirty-third. Young ended the fight
by charging and routing the enemy,
who left twenty-five dead in the
trenches. The enemy employed artil-
lery. Only one American was seriously
injured.
There has been an uprising in the ISL
and of Negroes, led by the police of La
Corlata district, where there is a small
American garrison. The police were in
spired by false reports of insurgent VIC
tories in LuzQp and Panay. There are
$50 native police in Negroes, uniform
ed and armed with Springfield rifles.
Lieutenant Ledyard, the officer killed,
is a son of the president of the Michi-
gan Central railroad.
Aguinaldo Turns South.
Manila, Dec. S.-The expectation of
catching Aguinaldo in the north has
been practically abandoned. The prob
ability now is that he will turn
southwark, if not already there, with
his destination Cavite province, his
home, where the instruction began
and still has it's greatest strength.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Band Opening a success.

Centerville, Dec. Especial. 1.-The
51st regiment band opened its con-
cert tour of Iowa in this city last night.
The opera house was crowded and the
opening success. Over one hundred
towns will be visited during the tour of
the state. The band will be in Ottum-
wa some time in January.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
ARREST AT SELMA.
Display of the strong Arm OF the Law
Ends Badly.

Selma, Dec. Especial. )-Wednes-
day, deputy sheriff from Keosauqua,
called on DR.. Loar and read warrant
to him for his arrest. The doctor soon
became violently ill and went to bed
News spread that poison was the
cause. DIR. Baker was called. The of
ficer left, after placing Constable Mad
dix in charge, who today conveyed the
old gentleman to Keosauqua. Soaring
a man into spasms by reading a war
rant to him, is new play in our quiet
village.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Gates Rumor Denied.

Minneapolis, Dec. s.-N. F. Hawley,
trustee of Iowa college at Grinnell, Ia,
denies that President Gates is to re-
sign, as reported. At least, the truss
tees have not been notified since their
last meeting, November 2.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
FEELING OF IrIsLIEr.
at Manila Glad to Hear
Thut Young Was Safe Mt yigan.

Manila, Dec. Shy Associated
Press. )-There was considerable relief
in Manila when the news was received
that Young's small force had arrived
safely at Vigan Wednesday. Anxiety
has been felt for Young and the garri-
son at Vigan since it was known that
General Tino had large, aggressive
body oil insurgents operating in the Vi
entity. They made stand in the
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reacber., Benefit A..ociatlon.

Iowa City, Dec, s.--A mutual sick
benefit association is being organized
by the public school teachers of Iowa
City. The object is to give at least
half pay Tor a period not exceeding one
year to those members who are taken
sick while on duty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
RegInniur Preparalion..

Chicago, Dec. s.-By Associated
Press The republican state executive
committee today decided to hold a full
meeting of the committee at Spring
field, Dec. 30, to fix the date and place
for holding the state convention OF
1900, and the adoption of plans for the
campaign. Springfield, Peoria, and
Bloomington are working for the state
convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Poi,
son can not know what desperate con-
dition it can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
one generation to another, inflicting its
faint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago was inoculated with poison
BY Q nurse who infected my babe with blood
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Bill to Pension mrs. Grldley.

Washington, Decrs.-A bill has been
introduced by, Mr.; Penrose of Pennsyl-
the late Captain Gridley, of the Olym-
pia, at 500 per month.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Negro Hanged.

Hagerstown, Nd, Dec. Shy Asso-
ed, was hanged today for rape. His
victim was Annie Kerfoot, the 14-year-
old daughter of farmer near here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Army Omcer Killed.

Washington, Dec. s.-(By Associated
Press. Captain J. c. Ayers, of the ord
nance department, was killed today by
a fall from his bicycle and being run
over by a team.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
S.S.S.{4fEs s Blood

is PURELY VEGETABLE, and is the only
blood remedy guaranteed to contain no
mercury, potash, or other mineral. y.
Specific Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Aguinaldo Turns south.
JOHN REESE is SET FREE
Abba Man Granted Freedom on a
Writ of Habeas Corpus.

WITH OF dabeaS corpus.
ST. Louis, Dec. Shy Associated
Press)-Judge Thayer in United States
court has granted a writ of habeas
corpus in the case OF John Reese,
member of the executive council of the
United Mine Workers association for
Iowa who is in jail in Fort Scott, Kas.
Reese is a walking delegate of the
Mine Workers association. He went
to Kansas, where a coal miners strike
was in progress and contrary to the
injunction of the circuit court held
meetings. He was arrested and sent
to prison for three months for con-
tempt of court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

curry and potash seemed to add fuel to the
awful fame which was devouring me. I was
advised by friends who had seen wonderful
cures made by it, to try swift's Specific. We
got two bottles. and felt hope again revive in
my breast-hope for health and happiness
again. improved from the start. and q COM
plete and perfect cure was the result. s.. q.
Is the only blood remedy which reaches des-
perate cases. MRS. T.W. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
OF the many blood remedies, s. s. 8.
fs the only one which can reach deep
seated, violent cases. 1t never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach of other remedies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
weekly Bank Statement.

New York, Dec. 9.-(By Associated
Press. 1.-The weekly bank statement
follows: Surplus, reserve decreased
deposits decreased, 5000, 500. The
banks now hold $6,s59,525 in excess OF
legal requirements.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

thlut. Inc llttle one was
unequal to the struggle,
and its life was yielded
mp to the fearful poison.
For six long years / suf-
Tered untold misery. I
was covered with sores
and ulcers from head to
foot, and no Language
can express my feelings
OF woe during those long
years. l had the best
medical treatment. Sew
eral physicians success.
etvely treated me, but all
y ~. mi
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
Scant Satisfaction.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Tne war de-
partment will reply to the telegram of
Governor Lee, of South Dakota, to Presi-
dent Mckinley, asking for theimmed1ate
muster out of the South Dakota troops
in the Philippines, that all the troops
will be brought home as soon isis deemed
expediate by the United States and as
soon as possible with the transports
hand.
1t is said at the war department that
the law requiring the muster out of the
troops contemplates that the executive
department shall have time to issue the
necessary orders and make preparations
to properly discharge the soldiers and
bring them home.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
Spain,s Greatest Need.

Mr.. R. P. Olivia, OF Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. G..
Week nerves had caused severe pains in
the back of his head. On using Electric
Bitters, Americas greatest blood and
nerve remedy, all pain soon left him.
He says this grand medicine is what his
country needs. All America knows that
it cures liver and kidney trouble, puri-
fes the blood, tones up the stomach,
strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor
and new life into every muscle, nerve
and organ of the body. If weak, tired
or alling you need it. Every bottle
guaranteed, only ,5oc. Sold by Blakeley
& Houhton, druggists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
Sheridan at Manila.

MANILA, April AL 80 a. m.-The
United States transport Sheridan,
formerly the Massachusetts,, which
called from New York February 10, hav
ing on board the Twelfth and battalion
of the Seventeeth infantry. has arrived
here after a smooth passage.
On the night of April IL, Lieutenant
Meyer disappeared from the slip. The
weather was intensely hot. and the lieu
tenant was sleeping on the deck. and it
is thought that he fell overheard.
Three privates and six children of pri-
Yates died of pneumonia.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
LAST OBSTACLE
is REMOVED
Commissioners Will Be Empowered to
Deal With the Situation as 1t Finds
1t and to Take Such Actions as Is
Necessary to Place Affairs of the
Island in a Peaceful Condition.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-After hear
ing this morning from the German and
British embassies, the state department
was enabled to announce positively and
finally that the parties to the Berlin
treaty had agreed upon the instructions
to be given their Samoan commissioners
and that it was certain the commission
would leave San Francisco April 25.
The instructions to the commissioners
are identical, the three governments
having accepted form which COM
promises the differences which have
existed up to this time. The commits
sion will be empowered to deal with the
situation as it tinds it in the Samoan
islands upon its arrival. This applies
to the acts necessary to place the affairs
of the island in peaceful and satis-
factory condition for the time being and
subject to the approval of the three
powers.
The commissioners will have no
power to altar the treaty of Berlin.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
FREIGHT TRAIN
is WRECKED
Went Over an Embankment Near
Lewiston.

Moscow, Idaho, April 13.-At9 9 o'clock
this morning the engine, tender and four
cars CT freight train on the Lewiston
extension of the Northern Pacific ran
over an embankment. Engineer Mat
Ralston and Fireman Fred Lemon were
killed. The wrecked locomotive and cars
lie half imbedded in the stream 100 feet
below the track. Fireman Lemon was
killed instantly, and his body was shock
ingly mangled. Engineer Ralston was
still alive when found. He said:
'Hold my head for me; am dying.
Take my hand |; 1 don't want to go alone"
He was taken to Vollmer, and died
three hours later. His body and that of
Lemon were sent to Spokane on a
special. Ralston left wife and child.
Lemon had wife and two children liv-
ing in Spokane. The wreck was caused
by the recent heavy rains.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
Samoan Matters Discussed.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE cabinet
meeting today was devoted principally
to discussion of the Samoan question
and instructions to the American com
missioners, and to the czar's department
conference at The Hague.
A complete written report concerning
the preliminaries leading up to hostil-
tiles made the secretary of the navy by
Admiral Kautz was read in the cabinet
by Secretary Long. 1t throws some adj
ditional light upon the complication
prior to the admiral's arrival, the most
important fact brought out being that
the three consuls, American, British and
German, at the time of the admiral's
arrival at Apia had recognized the
revolutionists under Mataafa.
The uprising after Chief Justice
Chambers decision in favor of Malietca
Tanus, the admiral indicates, was
fomented largely by the German consul,
who insisted upon recognizing Mataafa
as king. Chaos was threatened, and
the American and British residents
considered themselves in peril. A mas
sacre was feared, and under the circum-
stances the American and British con-
suls joined with the Germans in recog-
nizing the provisional government.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
Remarkable Cure for rheumatism.
KENNA, jackson Co. W. Va.

KENNA, jackson Co.. w. Va.
About three years ago my wife had an
attack of rheumatism which confined
her to her bed for over a month and
rendered her unable to walk a step with
out assistance, her limbs being swollen
to double their normal size. Mr.. s.
Maddox insisted on my using Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. purchased fifty
cent bottle and used it according to the
directions and the next morning she
walked 10 breakfast without assistance
in any manner, and she has not had a
similar attack since.-A. B. Parson. For
sale by Blakeley & Houghton Druggists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, of Groton, s. D.: "Was taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set it and finally termi-
mated In consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying could live but a
short time. 1 gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if 1 could not stay
with my friends on earth, I would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds. I gave it a trial, took in all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and thank
God, am saved and now a well and
healthy woman" Trial bottles free at
BlakeIey & Houghton's drug store. Reg
ular size Soc and 81. Guaranteed OF
price refunded.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

The steamer Spokane has been placed
in service on the Snake river between
Sparta and Lewiston with double daily
service and will beoperated as through
mail, express and passenger steamer,
making round trips daily except Satur-
day. Leave Riparia at $50 a M. ar
irving at Lewiston at 12 o'clock noon.
Leave Lewiston at 2 80 p. m. arriving
at Riparia at z O'Clock p. m. The
steamer Lewiston will take the place of
the Spokane on the same schedule Sat
urdays and at other times will be oper-
ated on wild schedule, taking care of
all local work. The object of this new
schedule is to place the Wisten and Buf-
falo Hump countries more in touch with
points on the o. R. & N. If
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

on their acuteness in never being hum
bugged, especially In medicines.
This fear of being humbugged can be
carried too far, go far, in fact, that many
people suffer for years with weak diges-
ton rather than risk a little time and
money in faithfully testing the claims
made of a preparation go reliable and
universally used as Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Now Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are
vastly different in one important respect
from ordinary proprietary medicines for
the reason that they are not secret
patent medicine, no secret is made of
their Ingredients, but analysis shows
them to contain the natural digestive
ferments, pure aseptic pepsin, the diges-
tive acids, Golden Seal, bismuth, by
drastis and nux. They are not cathartic,
neither do they act powerfully on the
organ, but they cure indigestion on the
common sense plan of dIgesting the food
eaten thoroughly before it has time to
ferment, sour and cause the mischief.
This is the only secret of their success.
Cathartic pills never have and never
can cure indigestion and stomach
trou bles because they act entirely on the
bowels, whereas the whole trouble is
really in the stomach.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets taken after
meals digest the food. That is all there
is to it. Food not digested or half diges-
ted is poison as it creates gas. acidity,
headaches, palpitation of the heart, loss
of flesh and appetite and many other
troubles which are often called by some
other name. They are sold by druggists
everywhere at so cents per package.
Address F. A. Stuart Co.. Marshall,
Mich, for little book on stomach
diseases, sent free.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15

Use Clarke & Falk's Floral Lotine for
sunburn and wind chafDg. If
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-15
The Best in the world. .

We believe Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is the best in the world. A few
weeks ago we suffered with severe cold
and a troublesome cough, and having
read their advertisements in our own
and other papers we purchased a
bottle to see if it would effect us. It
cured us before the bottle was more than
half used. It is the best medicine out
for colds and coughs.-The Herald,
Andersonville, Ind. For sale by Blake
ley & Houghton Druggists.