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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16
GETS AWAY WITH CASH.
Greene County Farmer Sells mortgaged
Cattle and Disappears.

Jefferson, Nov. 14.-Until last We'd
nesday Benjamin Welsh was respect
ed citizen of Greene county. He is
nova fugitive from justice. Welsh was
the proprietor OF large stock raising
ranch in Warren township. Recently
his wife commenced proceedings to Sc
cure, a divorce. Upon learning the fact,
the husband drovela large herd of cat
tie to market, sold them, pocketed the
money and departed unannounced.
1t now develops that the cattle disposed
of by Welsh were heavily mortgaged
and that he was debtor to local parties
to the amount of some $4,000. Later it
is learned that there is woman in the
case, aside from his wife. She is said
to be in Minneapolis, and he may have
joined here there or met her at some
appointed place before this.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16
A NOhANS BACK.
The Aches and Pains will Dis
appear II the Advice of
this Ottnnwa Citi-
zen Is Follow
ed.
"A woman's back has many aches and
Most times 'tis the kidneys fault.
Backache is really kidney ache;
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills

CuIC II. B.
Many Ottumwa women know this.
Read what one has to say about it:
Mrs. Ellen Hedrick, of 1899 West Sec
ond street, says: 'In the fall of 1ss7and
winter of 1895, I suffered more than
can express with my back and kidneys.
There were times when would have
taken any sort of medicine if there
were any possibility of obtaining as
sistance. was fortunate in some way
to notice Doan's Kidney Pills in one of
our papers, and with very little faith
in their advertised claims procured a
box from Will L. Sargent's drug store.
A few doses convinced me that had at
last obtained remedy which was hav-
ing visible effect. Continuing the treat
ment after this encouragement can
conscientiously say from experience
that the relief obtained from the use of
Doan's Kidney Pills has been more than
transitory. am not the only one in
Ottumwa who has advised the use of
Doan's Kidney Pills to their friends
and acquaintance, nor am the only
one who had good reasons to recon-
mend that preparation
Sold by all dealers. Price SO cents.
Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no other.
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!. an Old Ofender.
The MIN. Murder Case.

Bloomfield, Nov. 14.-Judge Sloan oy-
erruled the motion TOR a change of
venue in the Mills murder case. A spe.
cial venire of fifty jurors was drawn
and all day Saturday. was taken up in
securing a jury and the trial commenc-
ed yesterday morning. Much interest
is being taken in the, case and the court
house is crowded with spectators. The
defense has put in the plea of insan-
ity and is making hard fight to clear
him. The trial will continue all
week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16
]. the Best reacher.o

We must be willing to learn from the
experience of other people. Every testi.
monial in favor of Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the voice of experience to you, and
it is your duty, if your blood is impure
and your health failing, to take this
medicine. You have every reason tn
expect that it will do for you what it
has done for others. 1t is the best
medicine money can buy.
Hoods Pills are non-irritating, mild,
effective.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16
TODAY's MARKET.
chicago Live stock narxe.,.

Chicago. Nov. Observation-Disclosures,
1900; prime cattle shade higher, Others
steady; beeves, 4.4o@6.7o; cows, $3.50
4.75; Texans, 3.6o@4.25; stocEers, 3.1o@
ATS.
Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; SC lower than
yesterdays average; mixed, 3.s0@4.1O;
heavy, 3.s5@4.05; light, 3.s0@4oo.
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000; steady;
lambs, firm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16
Corp.e. in Trunks.

st. Louis, Nov. 14.-(By Associated
Press. )-Four zinc-lined travelling
mems sample trunks, each containing
a corpse, were taken from the baggage
room at the union station today. Frank
thompson, the county undertaken of
Memphis, Tenn, has been arrested in
connection with the affair. For some
time the local police have known that
traffic in human bodies was going on
through this city. Recently four bod
les were shipped in trunks to w. H.
Hansen, at Keokuk, Iowa. Those cap
tured today were also consigned to
him. Thompson told the police this
story: He has contract for burying
the dead of Memphis. For some time
he had been selling bodies to medical
colleges throughout this part of the
country. His method was to pack
them in trunks, take them as baggage
with him to St. Louis, then ship them
by express to their destination. He re-
ceived $50 to 5000 per body. The name
Hansen, to whom the trunks were adj
dressed in Keokuk, is fictitious. He
declined to state who the consignee is.
In the trunks seized today are the
bodies of three negroes, two men and
boy and white woman. All evident
~ died of wasting diseases. The wom-
an appears to have been person of
refinement; her features are regular,
hair black and front teeth gold filed
Is an Old offender.
Memphis, Nov. 14.-(By Associated
Press.)-Frank Thompson, who is I'M
der arrest at st. Louis, is well known
here, being county undertaken.
E. d. Thompson, his brother,
has been twice indicted for improper
burial of the pauper dead, but gave
satisfactory explanations and was re-
leased. Detectives are investigating,
and developments are expected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16

SHERIFF'S SALE-Notice is hereby give
- That by virtue of a special execution, to me
directed by the Clerk Of the District Court of
tells, lands, teiietnents, ETC., of Nicholas Baker
and Louisa Baker, Defendants, in favor of OF
public sale. to the highest and best bidder for
cash, at the front door of the Court House in
the city of ottuniwa, Wapello County, Iowa, on
of O'Clock a. IN. and 4 o'clock p. nj. on said
day, all of said Nicholas Baker and Louisa
Bakers right, title and interest in and to the
pello County, Iowa, to-wft: Lots three hundred
and seventy -one SID and three hundred and
seventy-two i379 in block thirty 1901 in the city
of Ottumwa, Iowa.
Sale to commence at the hour of one O'Clock
p m of said day.
Witness my hand this 3rd day of November,
1899. B. T. SHUTS,
-.-lg Sheriff Wapel1o County Iowa
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EXEcUToR,s NoTIcE.-Notice is hereby
18th day of November, A. d. 1895, the under.
signed was appointed by the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court of Wapel1o county, Iowa, executor
of the estate of Phoebe Harsh deceased late
of said county. All persons indebted to said
estate will make paym ent to the undersigned,
and those having claims against the same will
present them, legally authenticated, to said
court for allowance. sTr7-7i
Dated November -, 1899.
B.F. HARSH,
al Executor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16

St. Louis, Nov. 1e.-Wheat, cash
69A; May 7s1s@73A.
Corn, cash 3oA; May Big.
Oats, cash 23A; May 25.
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EXECUToR'S NoTICE.-Notice is hereby
" given to allpersons interested, that on the
9th day of November, A. D. 1899, the undersign.
ed was appointed by the Clerk of the District
Court of Wapello county. Iowa, executor of the
estate of Angela f. Park, deceased, late of said
county. All persons indebted to said estate will
make payment to the undersigned, and those
having claims against the same will, present
them, legally authenticated to said court for
allowance.
Dated November 9, 1892.
s. D. BAKER,
Executor
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SHERIFF's sALE.-Notice is hereby giyeu
~ that by virtue of a special execution TO nie
directed by the Clerk of the District Court OF
Wapello county, Iowa, against the goods, chat.
tels, ianas, tenements, etc, OF ottunlwa bicycle
Track Association defendant, in favor OF ID
T. crisman & Co., plaintiff, l will offer at pub
lie sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash,
city Of ottuniwa, Wapello County, Iowa, on the
End day of December, 1890, between the hour,
OF O'Clock a. nj. and O'Clock p nj. on said day,
all of said ottumwa Bicycle TRACK Associa
tion's right title and interest In and to the fol.
lowing described property, situated in Wapeilf
county, Iowa, to.wit: The 1easehold interest Of
the ottumwa Bicycle Track Association in and
to tract of ground now occupied by them in
ottunlwa, Iowa, belonging 10 Moarity estate,
bounded by West Second street, c., M. g. st. P.
r. r, track, and Tullis' property. Also ali
buildings and improvements erected thereon
by said association, SAME being known as s.rea
Lap" Bicycle Track, all in said city o.
Ottumwa. flff,' le -
Sale to commence at the hour of one O'Clock
p. III. of said day.
Witness my hand this srd day of November;
1872. BIZ. SHUTS,
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New York, Nov. 1e.-Wheat, Dec
Try.
Corn, Dec, 3o1s.
Oats, nominal.
Butter, strong; 21@26.
Eggs, firm; 14@20.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16
B. +. SHUTS,
Sheriff of Wapello County, Iowa.

A ADMINISTRATORS NOT1cE.-Notice il
n hereby given to all persons interested, that
on the It'll day of November, A. d. 1899, the ur.
dersigned was appointed by the Clerk of the Dis.
trict Court OF Wape1lo County, Iowa, Admits.
deceased, late of said county. Ali persons
indebted to said estate will make payment to
the undersigned, and those having GLAZING
against THE same will present them, legally
authenticated, to said court for allowance.
Dated November, $780,
]. B. MccARRoLL,
Administrator.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16

Peoria, Nov. 16.-corn, quiet; No. 2,
By. H pl
Oats, quiet; No. 3 white, 231s@2sA
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ChIcnyo Produce Market

Chicago, Nov. 49, Wheat, Dec. e71z;
Corn, Nov., s1ss; May, ssN.
Oats, Nov., 23s4; May, 24ls.
Pork, Nov, 1871; JAN, 9.421a.
Lard, Now, 4.s2A; JAN, sos.
Ribs, Nov, AIS; JAN, 4.s7h@4.9o.
Rye, nominal.
Barley, 34@44.
Flax, 1.29.
Timothy, 2.45.
Clover, 500.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16
Chlcago POultry NIarke
New York Market,

Chicago, Nov. 16.-Poultry, steady;
turkeys s@9; chickens 7k@s1s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16

Rural mail delivery will in all prob
ability. be abolished this week at Steam
boat Rock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16

Chicago Butter and Egg Mark st.
Chicago, Nov. 16.-Butter, firm;
creameries 15@24A; dairies 14@21.
Eggs, firm; 1s. sI,
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BY the inauguration of its winter schedule,
effective SUNDAY, November 18th, the Illinois
Central has made important changes in its train
service to the south. including the time of de-
parture of its fast through trains and the addi-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16
OTrUmwA MARKET.
Live Stock and Poultry.
Noyorthor tx 1000

November Is. 1899.
Hogs, choice over 200 TBS ). 3.75
140 to 200 ............... 3.65
no to 140 ..... ............ $40
Sows and rough hogs 30. 40@3 60
4ean bacon hogs OF fine
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-16

New Or1eanS Special,
No. POI, leaves ST. Louis
daily at LILO p. iii. arriv-
ing Memphis at 1880 p.
nj. the same evening
and New Orleans atlO:OO
a. nj. the next morning.
Nashville and Nom.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
PERSONAL REGISTRATION.
Editor of The Tribune

EultOr Oh Ine IrlDune-
Sir: / have read with much interest
the letter of Attorney Hannah and your
editorials thereon On the conditions Of
municipal government In this city and In
general. This subject seems to be at
tracing attention all over the country
mainly perhaps because It is the only
point where manhood suffrage has proved
failure. l cannot quite agree with Mr..
Hannah's conclusion which you appaf-
emily endorse that our laws are good
enough IL enforced. 1t seems to me that
the machinery should be the best avail
able and wherever 1t showed weakness
should be promptly patched.
One source of trouble is the assessment
of voters system. The assessor inter-
Views the lady of the house and registers
It's entire contents-transients, aliens,
minors, non-taxpayers and all. In the
hotels and large boarding houses people
are registered as voters who are in the
city only for week or possibly for
day. These people are all sought out by
the poll workers and many If not most
vote at the primaries and at the polls
for they are on the registry and no ques-
tions are asked The exoneration lists
show that they have not paid their taxes
and even in such steady wards as the
Ninth their numbers amount to 20 per
cent. of the active voters (and in some
OtnCr wards 10 0O per Cent).
Now these people have no interest in
the city and the system should be
changed. In every town of more than
5000 inhabitants the voter should regis
ter personally, showing his tax and citi-
zen papers and giving his political faith
for the benefit of the party caucus. This
would avoid the contests which cost from
S2,5OO for Twelfth ward councilman to
sl00 coo for county treasurer. The custom
of electinE all Democrats on boards in
strong Democratic wards should be for
bidden by law. The ward lines should be
revised and equalized after each national
census; there Is no sense In neutralizlng
a ward of 1000 voters by one of IT'S. The
Introduction of voting machines will be
an advance and step toward economy
If the board is reduced to two. OF course
these things cannot supply the want Of
an educated and honest electorate. This
part it is the business of such papers
as The Tribune to supply. But don't for
get that the most perfect political ma
chinery is none too good. Yours,
C. T.. Chittenden.
Scranton, Nov %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

" II IS ANNOUNCED on good au-
thority that the recent request
Il of our government for written
assurance from the governments
of Great Britain, Germany, France and
Russia that American trade shall not
be Disseminated against in the parts
of China that have come under their
control has not ELECTED the ready re-
sponses which We're to have been ex-
pected considering the nature of the
verbal assurances of diplomatic repre-
sentatives of these governments From
this list Great Britain must be ex-
cepted. Whether her formal response
has been received in writing or not
we do not know; but there are equiva-
lent assurances leaving no room for
doubt as to the permanent openness
of the British door into China.
The disposition is said to prevail in
European capitals, especially at Paris
and st. Petersburg, to regard this for
NAL request by the United States gov
ernment as in the nature of presump-
tion. These capitals recollect that the
United States has been strongly pro-
tectionist in it's domestic policy; but
they forget that our tariff rates have
been uniform to all comers; there have
been no invidious determinations. The
"open door" as applied to China does
not mean that we demand special
favors or exemptions but only that
we shall have the equal treatment
in Chinese ports guaranteed to us un-
der our treaties with China. We sim
ply say to the European powers that
If they wish TO dismember China they
must do so on condition of respecting
China's conventions with the United
States; If they will not agree TO this
fair and just condition then they must
face the possibility of armed interven-
tion in China's protection.
The position of the American state
department is understood to be firm in
respect to the proposition that the
legitimate trade rights and prospects s
of the United States must be protected
to the limit. The negotiations now in
progress have not left the cordial
stage. But before the French and
Russian foreign offices hear the last OF
the matter they will probably hear
some good, keen Anglo-Saxo telling
them Just what the United States will
stand and what It win not stand In
China; and the state department will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
The Water Question Again.
"NHE letter of Mr.. w. w
Scranton, published else
Il where indicates that there

"~HE letter of Mr. w. w.
Scranton, published else
Il where indicates that there
are two sides to the water
question, and, in fairness, the public
should consider both sides. We have
had a number of general assertions on
the subject the president OF the gas
and water company presents details
and figures. Are these details and fig
ures correct? Has he told the truth?
If so then he should receive credit
accordingly and the mlsinformatipn
which they touch upon should cease.
The question, in a nutshell, is simply
this: Is the rate now charged to large
consumers under the water system n
fair or an unfair one, all the circum-
stances considered? The injustice of
a comparison between Scranton and
Buffalo, for example, or Scranton and
Detroit, Is apparent when we take into
account that Buffalo and Detroit have
water in abundance at their doors,
needing for utilization only a pump and
a pipe; whereas, Scranton's water sup
ply has to be gathered in the hills,
stored in costly reservoirs several miles
away from the points Of distribution,
and then delivered over a scattered
city area.
We look at this whole matter as be-
ing one for careful and conscientious
investigation, rather than as a topic
for demagogical agitation. Mr.. Scran-
ton says that if it can be proved that
the existing rate is unjust he will cor
rect it. This seems a fair proposition
Let the board of trade committee take
him at his word and show wherein, If
at all, the present rates are unreason,
able. If it can establish unreasonable
ness and the unreasonableness is not
then remedied as promised, it will have
an impregnable case before the people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

supervision of her department where the
duties are manifold and exacting.
Mrs. G. II. Welies and her faithful band
of workers have met regularly to pur-
sue their task CT Aeeping the supplies
OF linen, bedding and garments in state
OF repair as well as replenishing n con
| stantly depleted stock 29S new garments
were made and very many old ones re-
paired Added to this Mrs Welles has
| discharged the duties of chairman OF
| the nurses training class. Mrs. G. B. Der
man, of the religious committee, has
looked after the matter of procuring
| helpers for the religious services that
have been held from time to time.
PLENTY OF READING MATTER.
Through the efforts of Mrs. j. A. Price,
of the library committee, and the kind
ness Of other friends, there has been no
lack of reading matter to while away the
| hours of convalescence. Since the resig-
nation of Mrs. +. p. Christian, Mrs. +.
| J.. Peck has acted as chairman OF the
| dessert committee and, with an assist
| ant for each month, has secured appe-
| tizlng desserts for each Sunday through
out the year, and through the kindness
of other friends many offerings have been
made for the mid-week dinners
These contributions Of dainties have
been greatly augmented by regular and
generous supplies of ice cream from the
Lackawanna Dairy company, which have
been much appreciated by all the men,
bers of the household
| But from no source has come more
cheer and forgetfuness OF suggestive sur
rounding than from the exquisite beauty
and delightful fragrance of the floral
| gifts from the Boies conservatorles, @.
r. Clark and other thoughtful friends
| From the nrst named source came also
an increase in the funds of the treasury
as the result OF admitting the public to
these treasure houses of the floral king
dom. A goodly sum was also realized
from the share of the proceeds of the
| Shakespearean reading by Mr. Walter
Darrach. The state department having
satisfied itself as to the need and use
fulness of the hospital in our miust made
| appreciated, was all too small for the
many uses it was desired to put 1t to.
The ministries and benefactions of an
| interested public have played an impor
tant part in the carrying of the financial
| burden that ever attaches itself to an ef-
fort to relieve the destitute and needy
ones. The management has been partic-
ularly fortunate In having In the mem
bers of the advisory board men of large
experience in public interests, and stu
dents as well Of matters concerning the
| worlds veal
| While the directors Of Hahnemann hos
pital wear none Of the outward signs of
| organized effort, If they have in any
small measure contributed toward bring
Ing about this improved condition they
have labored 'wisely and not in valn."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
THE BoER FLAG.
From the Sketch.

From the Sketch.
The standard under which the Beers
are now fighting is exactly that of Hol-
land-bars red, white and blue-with the
exception of an addition of an upright
green bar where the flag is Joined to
the staff. The flag Of the Orange Free
State also betrays its Dutch origin, for
in the corner, where the Union Jack
figures in the English ensign, appears
the Hollanders tricolor on a field OF
white and orange bars. This flag is
unique for it Is said to be the only one
in the world in which orange appears
as q color.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
have behind II the whole force OF
American public opinion.

Admiral Dewey will please bear In
mind that he will be remembered by
the American people as the hero OF
Manila, and not as the target OF a
few hoodlum critics who seem deslrous
of conducting his domestic affairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23

Until the election results have been
settled It will probably not be neces-
sary for the Kentucky moonshiners or
vendetta promoters 20 exert themselves
in order to supply the popular de.
mand for excitement in that state.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-23
FALSE sYNTAx.

Said the teacher to the grammar class
To which our boys belong,
1.-THE horse and cow Is in the field,
Now, what in that is wrong?"
"The COW and horse is in the field"
Spake one in manners versed;
because. you know, tbs more polite
To mention ladies first" Life.