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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
COMMITTEES NAMED.
Conference VIII Consider Proposal for
New Hospital.

Denison, Sept. 15.-Interest in the
Methodist conference is increasing as
time approaches for the election of
delegates to the general conference.
Many lay delegates are on the ground
and candidates for the honor, are nu-
merous. 1t looks now as if the election
Of Governor L. NJ. Shaw, Senator Allyn
OF Mt. Ayr, Judge McVey of Des Moin-
es, and Hon. John Gibson Of Creston
is assured. 1t is still undecided as to
whether the conference will have five
or six delegates.
Yesterday morning the conference
listened to the reports of the presiding
elders OF the Des Moines, Creston and
Charlton districts.
A committee was appointed for the
establishment of an Iowa Protestant
hospital. The paper delivered Wednes.
day by D. 7. Mex. Stewart of Des
Moines, on the Higher Criticism" wa:
ordered printed. By vote OF so to A;
resolution was passed asking that the
conference be re-districted and another
district added.
Rev. Shinn of Dexter was placed or
the superannuated list, after touching
address by the bishop on his faithful
work for the church.
? The following were admitted int
full connection in the conference;
G. w. Ladd, C. s. Burnett, Frank Col
well, E. C. Holiday, w. H. Larrick, c
W Proctor and w R. Brown. Bishop
Joyce made an address before the ordi
nation, which was one of the grea
treats of the conference.
Yesterday afternoon was devoted I,
home missions and an address by DR.
Z. L. Eaton on "The Bible and tn,
Stars" In the evening Rev. Hill spok
on foreign missions.
Today is the important day of tn,
session. Both the ministerial and Ia.
conferences are in session.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
[From Saturdays Daily.1

In the article on the new coke indus
try which is to be located in Ottumwa,
the Courier yesterday stated that the
capacity of the new plant would be
100000 cubic feet of gas every TWEEN
ty-four hours. This should have been
100000 cubic feet. Kilian H. Seibel,
who is here in the interest of the Uni
yersal Fuel company, and ostensibly
for the purpose of organizing the Iowa
branch of the same, said this morning
that there is no doubt but what the
enterprise as outlined in yesterdays
Courier will become a reality within
the next few months. The work of or
ganizing the company will have been
COMPLETED by the middle of October
and the erection of the first plant in
Iowa. which will be the one in Ottum,
wa, will be under way by that time
Mr.. Seibel will have entire charge of the
organization of the Iowa company, and
after the plants are in operation he
will be a member of the Iowa board
Mr.. Seibel is a native of this state, hav.
ing been born and raised at Burling
ton. He is perfectly familiar with the
state and is thoroughly versed in the
business with which he is at present
connected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
New Penal Institution.

Des Moines, Sept. 12.-The State Bal
association is preparing to bring befor.
the next session of the legislature {
measure for the establishment OF al
other penal institution in the state
The new institution would be known
as house of detention. The plan is tt
make of it a place to which can bt
sent the young criminals of the stat.
who are not yet SO far led away from
the path of right but that it is harm
full for them to be associated with thu
convicts who are confined to the penf
tentiaries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
Suicide .t Mason Civ.

Mason City, Sept. 15.-Failing to find
solace in strong drink, George r.
Smith committed suicide at the driving
park by taking a dose of morphine.
He was member of the firm of Smith
Bros, butchers, AZ, years of age, and
unmarried. He was a hard worker,
and was successful before he contract
ed the drink habit, but Of late he had
been incorporate and become despond-
ent. He wrote four letters assigning
as motive for his act that he was
tired of life. The funeral was held to-
day, conducted by Antioch commands
cry here, of which fraternity he was a
member.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
CHARGED VIII, Rigamx.

, New Hampton, Sept 15.-Joseph
Jacobs, of Utica township, this county,
is in jail here charged with bigamy.
He was married. to young lady of
this county last June, at which time
newspapers were asked to not publish
notice on account. of the alleged OPP
position to the wedding by relatives.
Mrs. Jacobs, while on recent visit to
Chicago, discovered the existence of a
first wife, and her brother accompa-
MED her home and began proceedings
against Jacobs. Jacobs admits his
guilt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
Grave Charge for Preacher.

Ponca City, o. T., Sept. ~ The
Rev. H. W. Ruby, Free Methodist
preacher, who has cIam here, re-
turned on Tuesday from Portland, Ore,
where he has been engaged in revival
work. He was arrested at the instance
of j. S. Calvert, Perry attorney, un-
der suspicion that he is the Rev. John
Simpson. who is wanted in New Eng
land for killing a deputy sheriff, named
Smith. while resisting arrest. He de-
MES the charge. He has been taken 10
Newlsirk. pending further identified,
ton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19

operation Wednesday for an old injury
with which he has been troubled for
some time.
Charley Riley, of Omaha, who has
been visiting friends in East Ottum-
wa, will return home in few days. :
Major T. P. Spilman has returned
from a visit to his plantation near
Canton. Miss. While there, it is said
he learned to ride broncho.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
Volcanic Eruplions,

Are grand, but Skin. Eruptions rob
life Of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them; also Old, Running and Fee
yer Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
aches. Only IS cts. a box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by Clark & Mollison,
druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
ASK PARDON FOR DREYFUs.
r1ercIer and Roget Say They Will
sDemand,, a Pardon.

Boston, Sept. boy Associated
Press.) 1.-THE Posts Paris special says:
"Mercier and Roget have offered on be-
half of the army to demand that the
president pardon Dreyfus, if the Jewish
committee will drop the matter, and
Dreyfus will promise to live away from
the large cities of France for three
years"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
CAPTAIN STEPHENS DEAD.
Well Known Grand Army Man Passes
Away at BURLINGTON.

Burlington, Sept. 11.-(Special.)-
Captain E. G. Stephens, commander Of
Matthias Post, G. A. r., this City, died
Sunday evening. Captain Stephens
was well known throughout the state,
and at the time of his death was depu-
ty state oil inspector. He had many
friends in Grand Army circles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19

It's Dangerous.--stop that cough and
avoid lung trouble. Nothing so good
as Mull's Lightning Cough Cure. It's
safe for children. 25c and soc. Guar
anteed by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

\ Negro Drops Through Elevator Shaft
i'll Tucker Building.

i'll Tucker Building
Frank Gibson. a colored man employed
as Il workman ON the Tucker building,
rnW in course of erection. had a terrible
fall and miraculous escape yesterday af-
ternoon.
He was walking backward carrying
one end of Il large piece OF timber when
he steprpd off into Il hole cut in the
floor for an elevator. This was on the
fifth floor.
he fell to the second floor. a distance
of about 30 feet Though the floor
whore he landed was broken. Gibson
was not dangerously hurt He was
Knocked senseleSs for few minutes but
no bones were broken. Immediately he
was taken to the hospital.
He complained of his left shoulder
on which he fell. but no bones seemed
to have been broken in it.
The thing that saved Gibson from
falling to the basement and making
death certain was the fact that as he
,fiopred through the hole he held on
for = moment to the timber he was
carving. This. when it struck the floor,
threw him slightly TO one side causing
him TO strike beam lower down. 1t
was this that threw him so miraculously
to the second floor. instead of continuing
his drop to the basement.
Gibson is a large muscular negro. a
good workman and a reliable man. lis
home is on Montague Lane.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

Wanted-Ten first class field men
to take agency contracts with the Pa
cific Mutual Life Insurance Company,
one of the best old line companies.
Liberal terms to energetic BUSINESS
producers. Age and stability, com
bined with new policies (life and acct
dent), and modern methods, make this
the opportunity of life time to the
right parties.
Adde'S, \. F.. 5. LINDSEY,
State Agent, Raleigh, n. G.
Box 264
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
LIFE INSURANCE CCMPANi ES
WITHDRAWING FROM THE
STATE

We cannot remember the time when
so many Life Insurance Companies with
drew from the State. The Equitable
Life of New York has compiled with IN"
laws of This State, and their general
agent, Mr.. Frank W. banner, of Rich
mond, Va, would be glad to communi-
cate with any good Life Insurance
Agents wanting first-class contract
to solicit for the Strongest Life Com
pany in the world. Over one billion in
Surance in force.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
THE BOND ELECTION.
1t Will Be Held Monday-The Voting
Precincts.

L
Precincts.
The registration books for the bond
election We're closed yesterday. The
election will be neld Monday.
The voting precincts are as follows:
First Ward or voting precinct: Bound
ed on the south by Hillsboro street, ON
the east by Halifax street, and on the
north and west by the city limits
Second Ward or voting precinct:
Bounded ON the south by Newbem ave
nue.. ON the west by Halifax street, and
ON GEle north and east by the city
limits.
Third Ward or voting precinct
Bounded ON the north by Newbem ave
nue., on the west by Fayetteville street,
and on the south and east by the city
limits.
Fourth Ward or voting precinct:
Bounded ON the north by Hillsboro
street, on the east by Fayetteville
street. and ON the south and west by
the city limits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
THE WORLD DO MOVE.
\ Quick Freight Shipment Via the Sea
board Air Line Railroad.

The transportation facilities Of ibis
day and generation are simply wonder
full: the Pilot Cotton Mills wired NJ M
day afternoon to New York for some
dye Stuffs to he sent by freight, th%
goods were shipped that Afternoon. aAd
reached Raleigh Wednesday night hy
the Scahoard Air Line, and wrr' being
used on Thursday morning in the dye
house of the Pilot Cotton Mills ftt ca!
oring goods. which they in some III.
stances ship as far West as San flrn-
cisco. Truly THE world de move
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

The "Old" Phoenix Mutual Life In
surancc Company, having complied with
all the Insurance Laws of North Caro-
lima, would like to employ Il few more
first-class Special and Local Agents
to whom the most liberal contracts viii
he made.
The Phoenix Mutual writes the best
and most desirable policies.
Address
T. T.. HAY & BRO.
General Agents North and South Caro-
lima. Raleigh, y. &.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
BUSINESS NOTICES
FOR SALE.

y nice twenty room hotel, compara-
lively now, well furnished. stable an'
barn on premises, in Il growing lltie
town. Also other property, improved
and unimprovcd. Address, L. i. Glib
son. Gibson, \. c.
G-In-3m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
5000 ACTIVE AGENTS quick, t,

sell Life and Heroic Deeds of Admiral
Dcwey;i' 600 pages, magnitlcently IL
hlstrated: millions want it; workers
earn from $500 to $500 daily. Outtlt
and Instructions free, for cost of mali
ing-l2 cts. Address Globe Bible Pub.
CO., 723 Chestnut St, Phila., Ia. S-3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
SAIlESAIEN WANTED.

! A ike. tea and coffee importing house
wants ti'aveing salesman with estab-
lished trade in this line to fill vacancy
in this territory. Address America
Mills, "A. IS Murray street, New York
city. S-lW
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
REHAIRNIAN.

| can make your trunk or grip as good
as new; can fix your wheel mend your
sowing machine, repair your umbrelia.
EXI,prt work. Prompt service. Guy
l.. BUNCH, 100 West Martin street, Rat
eigh. Bell phone IL. 0-S-lmo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
Help WANTED.

Salesman Cotton mills and other en-
ployers of power buyers. Also stores,
Il. Rs, etc. Agent in Massachusetts.
Cotton town earned SLI0O in 1898. L.
o. 1871, New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
FOUNDERS HALL SUMMER RE
SORT

Guilford College, y. G.
Open from July 1St to September LIST,
\ delightful place for rest. For par
ticuars. address GEO. w. WHITE,
College Treasurer.
G-1O--1m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10
WANTED.

Position as drug clerk; three years
experience: sober and steady; can give
good references. G, care News land Obj
server. INV
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

Every man knows some other man
who is little smarter than himself,
but he doesn't like to admit it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

ROYSTER'S Peanut Brittle is al
ways crisp and fresh-made every day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

DIPPED WALNUTS-Ihi is a deli
cate confecton. Always fresh at
KOYSTER'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

NUERANUGA, nu-era-nu,ga, with
the accent on the Il. This IS a new one
and one of the best sold in any quantity
at ROYSTERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

At 2:15 O'Clock yesterday the Third
Annual Convention of the North Caro-
lima Bankers Association came to Il
close.
1t has been great meeting. The at
tendance has been larger than ever be-
fore: the session has lasted longer. the
interest has been more marked and the
papers and addresses have been of d
higher order.
The last business of the convention
was the election and installation of Off
GERS. The following were elected:
President-.Ioseph G. Brown, presi-
dent Citizens National Bank, Raleigh.
First Vice President. L. Sawyer
president Battery Park Bank, Ashevillc.
Second Vice President-G. w. Mont
castle. president Bank of Lexington.
Third Vice President-W. L. Old,
cashier Bank of Elizabeth City
Secretary and Treasurer-John NJ.
Miller. Jr.. cashier Merchants and
Farmers Bank, Charlotte.
Executive Committee. composed Of
the officers and r. w Dewey. Newbern;
j. Elwood Cox, High Point; III. w.
Lilly, Fayetteville; +. II. Fries, Win
ston
Delegates to the National Bankers
Association-F. II. Fries, Winston, and
j. +. Wiley. Durham.
Selection of the time and place for
holding the next meeting was left with
the Executive Committee. Invitations
were extended from Raleigh, Whining
tom kebnyr;lIo and Now
When it came to the installation Of
officers and Ex-President Blair sur
rendered the gavel to President-eect
Brown. there was Il pretty exchange of
compliments that all present enjoyed
greatly.
Mr. Blair appointed Mr.. c. \. Evans,
of Reilsville, and Mr.. Thos. III Battle,
of Rocky Mount, to conduct Mr.. Brown
to the chair
Il congratulate YOU" said Mr.. Blair.
'This is an honor not to be despised. IT
gives me pleasure to surrender the gayel
into such worthy hands. | know that
you will fill this chair with honor The
association YOU are called to preside
over is one of growing power and use
fulness. Is it too much to hope that
if we keep on we may one day he able
to reach the Senate chamber in another
way than that in which we occupy ii
to-day?
SIN this connection l. am reminded of
! what | once heard an old preacher say:
The Lord made the mighty mountain
and the little hill, the broad river ard
the rill: he made the broadspreading
tree and the grass, he made me aud he
made a daisy might say the same OF
my friend Brown here
Replying to this Mr.. Brown said the
rapid utterance the eloquent words and
the tender sentiments expressed by Mr.
Blair had completely taken away his
wits. and he knew not what to say.
Il cannot hope to fill this chair with
such distinguished honor as has the re-
firing president. But you have imposed
this kindness on me and | accept it
and will give to the association my very
best efforts | shall consider myself
most fortunate if / can hand this gave
TO my successor with as much honor
and credit rs it comes to me-"
Mr.. Miller. who had been reelected
secretary was called on for IL speech:
II did not have time to prepare more
than three or four speeches and I've de
livered all those already said Mr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-10

MESSRS. FRIES AND WILEY Ma
TIONAL DELEGATES.
ANOT TIER MOST INTERESTING SESSION
The Bankers Expressed Themselves as Pleased
With Their Reception and Their
Stay in the City of
Raleigh.

"In 1893, | was appointed National
Bank Examiner. My territory extends
from this city to New Orleans. | want
to say to you that in my territory |
find no banks that keep tn a;r books in
any more systematic and correct man
ner than do those of North Carolina. =
Col. w. III. S. Burgwyn, National Baak
Examiner in speech to the North
Carolina Bankers Convention.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-27
LAUMEISTER BROS. LEADING BUTCHERS
 Holly Street, Skagway

Now employs the only scientific SAuS- AGE MAKER in town. Finest favored sausage of all kinds a speciality. Fresh beef, pork and mutton received on every steamer. Free delivery.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-27
DEATH oF LAwlON.

The killing of General Lawton, at san Mateo, removes the real army hero of Ameriea's last wars. While more has has been published, perhaps, concerning Colonel Roosevelt and General Funston, and they undoubtedly deserve all the praise that has been Showered upon them, yet lt was the grizzled old hero of El Caney who demonstrated that our army had Grant as well as a Shelidan and GrierSon. Lawton gained the day at El Caney ev dSO>eying orders, |, Is true, but had all the general officers under Shafter before Santiago obeyed orders on the great day n American history when El Canev and san Juan were Stormed and captured instead of pretty nearly univerS- ally diSobeylng them, there wouli be at least one story of spanish Co be victory told of the late war.
 Lawton'S career in the Philippines was no less crediiable than that before Santi- ago. Upon his arrival there he at once toek the most important part Of the field work. He never Shirked a duty and always accomplished that which was map ped out for him, and was only impatient that more was not left him to do. So thorough was he and such confidence had every one in him that after the close of the last dry season. a demand went up from every Secion of the Union asking that Otis be superseded bv his promotion. Major Weisenburger and other returning officers have stated that had Law ton been given the command instead Of Otis, the war would have been ended be- fore the opening of the Inst rainy season.
 The death ot this true and brave man just at the close of hOStilltieS casts gloom over the entire country at time when all were preparing to reiOice on account of the victory.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-27
A GUARANTEES.

The Daily Alaskan hereby guar antees its advertisers n bona nde .ireuIation DoUBL that of any other paper published in Aiaska' Advertising Contracts wih Dc made subject 10 this uarantee.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-27
CHANGE or COMMANDERS.

Sallsburv'S statement that the selection of Lord Roberts to succeed to the com mand in South Africa does not indicate lose of confidence in General ouiier. sounds a great deal like some of the statements that emlnatet from Washington curing the earlier days of the war of the rebellion, when commanders were being changed every few months There Is no doubt but that for the failures Of Butler, Methuen and Gataere the appointment of Roberts would rot have been made. lt Is evident that Salisbury either shares in the helief that Butler has made mistakes or he has been made to feel the force of public opin- ion. But why should Butler be eenSured for the failure of the relieving eolumns3 Defeat Is not always evidence of ineapaci- ty. Three English armies were being be Seiged. The government was demanding their relief. Butler used all the men that were furnished him, dividing them as he thought proper. The three armies met tie enemy and each was defeated after fighting heroieallv. lt would seem that fl any thing has been demonstrated 1t Is that the chief need is for more men rather than new officers.
 The anxiety of inc home office can well be imagined but the reSul,S to date demon strate that the fighting strength of the Boers has been undereStimlted rather than that English officers have been at fault. lt Is urged that Methuen, Gatacre and Butler could have avoided the conflicts that terminated so disaSterouSly. Quite true. They could have remained at Cape Town out of harms way, but what about the relief of LatySmth and Kim berlvl That was the task set for Butler to do. and both he and Methuen understood that thev could not reach their respective destinations without whipping the BOerS. That Is what Roberts and Kitchener will have to accomplish if they succeed in their undertaking. They will find the BOerS in trenches as Butler and Methuen found them. Doubtless, Roberts will win; certainly he will ii he be given a sufficient foree with reserves enough to take the place of the mutt tudeS that the BOerS will kill. But so would Butler.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-27
BOARDING SCHOOL
If You ncan Co senu Your Son or Irss,~.-.-- a. ---- ~-----.-----
 school
V VASHON COLLEGE
houl re considered BecauseIt is the NcAre st
 Well Equipped school.

It is for both seres; It is non-sectarian and has a tdc,,lty of fourteen men and women wto live atthe college and give all their time to the students. ItOfrers classes in dH studies of preparatory and college grades. It is under strict MILITARY DISCIPLINE. It is dcdy D 1m he eity. The location is on the wat rfront between Seattle and Tacoma beautiful and healthful. To- tai expel 'e for tuition, board, room, light ana beat for one year is seOO. Cdta- lOsue dt q is office gives full information, Can be consulted or one will be sent to you by addressing President 4. c. Jones Ph. D., Burton. Washington
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-27
The following steamer; arc scheduled to arrive on the dates named: NAME. WHEN DUE. AGENT
Fresh Milk! Fresh Milk

I have just returned from Oregon where purchased twelve of the finest short-horned Durham milch COWS to be had, and am now prepared to deliver to any part of the city, the finest Of fresh milk.
 Leave orders at Laumeister's butcher shop or at the yards, corner Ninth and State.
 l2.23-lm D. SCHAFFER.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-27
In Justice.

Theatrical Star (looking through the peephole)- What a beggarly audiencOI
 Manager-That audience, sir, is com posed of our best people. It's the array of empty benches that's beggarly.- Chicago Tribune.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-27
roR SALE.

Furniture of a five room house complete, as good as new, at bargain. Cor. Broad way and 7th ave, white cottage, open for Inspection from 10 to 2p. m. I22tt
 Wood or coal for sale In large or small quantities. Leave orders at Burkhard's store. Prompt delivery. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-27
HI. Natural Inference.

Mrs. Pollytix-oh. here is the pio- ture of such lovely party coat in this magazinel
 Pollytix What is pSty coan Something that can be turned' Indian npoliS Journal.