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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-08-21
sound Advice.

Manager-There is one motto, my
young friend, that you seem to have
left out of your consideration, and that
/ advise you henceforth to bear In
mind.
Fresh Actor-What is that, pray7
Think before you act. Richmond
Dispatch.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-08-21

An East Indiaman has built house
clock which weighs nearly two tons and
has hundreds Of moving figures. music
boxes, chimes, and other complicated
machinery. The man spent seven years
4 constructing the timepiecer-N. \.
World.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-08-21
Facts About Cooweescoow

districts of the Cherokee nation, al
organized under the compact and
new constitution, was defined by
act of the national council (Nov. 4,
1840) as commencing at the north.
west corner of Delaware district,
thence south along the western
line of said district to Tahlequah
district, or Spring Greek; thence
down said Greek to Grand river,
and along the same to Mrs. Annie
Irons old place; thence along line
of Illinois district to Mrs. Rachel
McDaniePs old place, on Verdigris
river, including all the country
west not embraced in any of the
above described districts. I"
la October. 1869, the western
portion of Saline district was cut
of and organized into Cooweescoo-
wee district in honor of Chief John
Rose, his Cherokee name being
Cooweescoowee, embracing all the
Cherokee nation west of the fol-
lowing boundary: Commencing
at the corner stone of the Greek
nation, few miles north or north
west OF the old Union Mission;
running thence due east course
until it strikes the Missouri road,
running west of Neo sho or Grand
river; thence along said. road to
about one mile northward of the
crossing of Rock creek; thence
along in certain trail known as
Mathis trail, until said trail strikes
the northern boundary line of the
Cherokee nation" This boun-
dary was changed Nov. s, 1896, to
"run on the west bank of Grand
river, over the river at the termi-
nation of the Creek boundary, at
the narrow strip and line of Hi
nois district, commencing here and
running up Grand river to Rocky
creek. and up the same to where
the line of Cooweescoowee crosses,
thence straight course due north"
The northern portion was again
altered to extend from the NJ, K.
& T. R. R. crossing Of Rock creek,
'thence north on said road to the
line of the state of Kansas" By
the present boundaries Coowee-
scoowee district contains / 100000
acres.
The first of the Ross name to
marry into the Cherokee tribe was
Daniel Ross, father of Chief John
Ross. Daniel Ross was born in
Sutherlandshire, Scotland, in 1850,
and came to the Cherokee nation
from Baltimore. He descended
the Tennessee. river in an impro-
vised fat boat and landed at John
Browns ferry near Sitico. He
was Immediately captured by a
party of John Browns warriors
and they made preparations to kill
him, when word reached Jim Nc
Donald, Scotch trader and SON.
in-law of the powerful William
Shorey, an intermarried white man ,
who had acquired but little less
authority than the head chief of
the nation. Mcdonald at once re- !
paired to Sitico and plead in be- :
half of Ross. stating that he, like
was Scotchman and that 9
be would consider it a personal
insult to himself if Ross was killed. |;
The Cherokees did not want to 6
1ispleass Mcdonald as he had !
been uniformly fair in his dealings
With them and was British agent.
Daniel Ross was liberated and i'm J
oortuned by his late captors to j
make his home in their country, n
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-08-21

is direction a Commandment tmv vhimM
OF al
A. o n Mo- Sep
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the
subject is narrated by him as follows:
Il was in most dreadful condition. My
skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken.
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and Sides no appetite-gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi-
clans had given me up. Fortunately, a
friend advised trying Electric Bitters,
and to my great joy and surprise, the
first bottle made a decided Improvement.
/ continued their use for three weeks,
and am now a we'll man. | know they
saved my life, and robbed the grave of
another victim No. lone should fail to
try them. Only 80 cents, guaranteed at
all Drug Stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05
111E DEMOCRATIC PARTY PUR-
GED AND READY FOR 1900.
Atlanta Constitution.

The defeat of the party in 1896 had
its immediate as well as its remote
compenSations. 1t left the party with
the largest vote ever polled in its his
tory. The summer of 1896 found the
party paralyzed as well as scandalzed
by the Thingumbohs who insisted that
Cleveland represented Democracy. The
fall of the same year found ii united,
harmonious and undisturbed by the de
feat which had overtaken it, and con
scGus of the fact that a majority Of
the intelligent white voters of the c0un-
try had indorsed its policies.
While victory is a good thing, even
Editor Watterson will admit that it was
purchased too dearly in 1892 Let the
spoifsmen demand victory ut any cost:
the men who believe in principles and
who have unalterably unpurchasable
convictions ON public questions know
that defeat is not the worst thing in
this world. Worse than defeat is the
sacrifice of principles to selfish ends,
- The Democratic party is Stron
ger and more firmly united ON the vital
issues Of the day than it ever has been
Sncc the time of Old Hickory. The peo-
pie have learned good deal since
1896. and they will have learned great
deal more by the time 1900 rolls around.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

A year ago the Republican mayor Of
Cleveland, Ohio opposed the election of
Mark Hanna to the United States Senate
Hanna got even when he defeated Nc
Kisson for mayor of Cleveland. 1t
didn't mattfr to Hanna that it was ne
eessary to elect a Democrat to destroy
MclKisson-he had to be punished for
daring to stand against the boss of Re-
publicanism and the upholders of nat
ional honor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

The Springfield Republican says the
beef inquiry has simmered down TO this
little question, How much did the
dressed beef men give Hanna for the
Mckinley election i'll 1862 That is the
question: the only question, as to legis-
lation, appointments and army contracts
Those who gave to Hanna's corruption
fund are safe and secure. no matter
what crimes they commit. They have
bought. not only protection, but liberty
to starve the soldiers and rob the pco-
pie.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
OPPOSES CRITICIZING HONORA-
Bile MEN.

Asheboro Courier.
Some of the newspapers are calling
on the subcommittee composed of
Messrs. +. d. Winston. w r. Allen and
]. f. Ray to explain why they did not
report the libel bill which was referred
to them. While we think the present
libel law should be changed, We cannot
see any reason why this committee COM
posed of three honorable and conscien-
tiolls Legislators whose motives are not
questioned should he criticized or CON
demned for their conduct. The Iegisla-
ture did so well that for our part we do
not feel like criticising them. new
libel law ought to have been enacted
and the bill for reduction Of fees and
some other legislation, hut no Legislature
can give all we need at one SESSION.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores
eczema. skin disease, and especially
Piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
stands first and best. Look out for dis
honest people who try to initiate and
counterfeit it. It's their endorsement
of a good article. Worthless goods are
not initiated. Get DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Save. For sale by j. Hal. Bob
bitt and Henry II. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

Mr.. Mckinney has been back il Wash
Ewart has not been appointed Judge yet.
There is no doubt that Mr.. E,wal.t is
on tile anxious seat.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

In his Kansas City speech Mr.. Bryan
declared, The Chicago platform must
stand" and he was applauded to the
echo. That's the sentiment from sea
fo SEA
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations. No
excuse for it now For sale by j. Hal.
Bobbitt and Henry Il. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05
NOTICE NO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for erecting the Odd
Fellows Building, at Raleigh, y. c.,
will be received until Il o'clock noon
April Sth, 1899, the work to begin not
later than May 10Th. Plans and speci-
fications can be seen at the mayors
office The committee reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
JOS. G.. BROWN,
Chairman Committee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

1t cannot be said that there is am
read political significance in the munich
pal elections in Ohio. The Democrats
made large gains in some towns and
cities and lost iii others. The contests
were mainly upon local issues.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

In Ohio, Hanna is the whole thing.
\ Republican. who had opposed Hanna
for the Senate, felt the cold steel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

An enterprising st. LOUIS man eX-
poets to make a fortune i'll Cuba raising
umbrellas during the rainy season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05
CAN HE SING IT?
Springfield Republican.

Itt'IIIIIFIINtEII'
TO Rev. DIR. Wayland Hoyt, who says
that every bIplld sent. every cannon
shot. every flag waved, means righteous
ness" these lines, adapted from mes
sage of Emperor Williams ] 10 his wife,
are dedicated:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

Always look at your joys with a mi
croscope, and at your sorrows with the
wrong end Of an opera glass.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05

Five thousand FilipinoS sent below
Praise God from whom all blessings
flow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05
The News & Observer
NEWS AND OBSERVER PUBLISH
ING COMPANY.

Office: News and Observer Building
Fayetteville Street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-05
"FIRST OF ALL-THE NEWS"
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
SCHOOL TEACHER STABBED.
The Victim of the Knife OF Rebel
Iious Pupil.

Fort Dodge, Dec. IA serious stab
bing affair took place yesterday after
noon in the public school at Lehigh,
twelve miles south of here. Principal
O'Aialley ordered James Elsbury. pu-
pill with whom he had much trouble, 10
change seats. Elsbury refused. O'Alal-
ley went to the boy and attempted to
remove him. The boy grew violent.
drew large pocket knife and attacked
the teacher. In the encounter young
E.lsbury stabbed the Teacher three
times, once in the arm, in the should
er and severely in the side. Pupils ran
out and gave information of the affair
in town. The boy was arrested and
Principal O'Malley carried to his home,
where he now lies in a precarious condi-
ton. O'Malley is a well known Iowa
educator. He has been candidate
for county superintendent and princi-
pal of the Lehigh schools for some
years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
Need Not Paw Policies.

Sioux City, S. d., Dec. 12.-In suits
brought by the heirs of John B. Disch-
ner against the Piqua National Insur-
ance company of Piqua, Ohio. and Odd
Fellows. to recover on $4,000 life insur-
ance policies held by the deceased in
each company. Judge Jones of the cir
cult court, after the testimony was all
in and before the arguments were
made, directed the jury to return a
verdict in favor of the defendants on
the ground that the testimony showed
Dischner committed suicide.
The policy of the Piqua company
contained clause making the policy
void in the event of the holder taking
his own life. The attorneys for the
plaintiffs will appeal the case to the
state supreme court on the contention
that TO defeat the payment of policies
insurance companies must conclusive.
~ show that policies We're procured
with the intention by holder to COM
nit suicide.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
FAIRFIELD NEWS.
Matters ofInterest From the Jefferson
County Seat.

Fairfield, Dec. 14.-Deputy Sheriff
Reed returned home today after am
extended trip through southeastern
Iowa and portion Of Missouri in
search of George Harris, the murderer
of Nan Woods, the coloel woman
whom he shot in the construction
camp, seven miles west of here, last
Thursday evening. He followed his
man to Hannibal, Mo-, and there lost
all trace of him. Q However, strict
watch is kept for him in places where
he has formerly lived.
Sheriff Black today made trip to
Lockridge, where he arrested three men
who are employed on Peterson's bal
last gang near that place. They are
charged with having stolen $22.05 from
Walter Brown, one of their compan-
ions. 1t appears that one of the num-
Der wanted to borrow some money of
Brown and Brown told that he did not
have the money with him, but had left
ut at the home of Peter Riley, with
whom they were boarding, and short
" after giving this information, one of
the number quit work and went home
and afterwards Brown discovered that
his money was gone. These men give
their names as George Woods, Harry
Scott and d. Greiger and they will
have their preliminary trial tomorrow
before David b. Wilson.
An original pension of SIT per month
has been granted to Mrs. Elizabeth w.
Whitney. nee Heaton, of this city,
which will be very gratifying to her
many friends. A short time after
their marriage, her husband, then first
lieutenant in the volunteer army sta
toned in Cuba, died after short ill
ness from fever and his remains We're
afterwards sent to Cedar Falls for bu-
rial.
Considerable repairing and fitting up
is going on at the court house, the
third floor of this building has never
been finished and workmen are now at
work finishing up the rooms, so that
the new school superintendent will
come into brand new offices. while the
room formerly occupied by the super
intendent will be turned over to A. G..
Jordan, the county attorney, for his
office.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
LEGAL.

ORIGINAL NoTIcE.-To Lewis E. Walker
-, You are hereby notified that the petition of
Iisdale Brothers is now on file in the Office of
the Clerk Q. the District Court ofNthe State of
Iowa. III and for Wapeilo county, claiming of
you the sum OF S4095l money Justly due from
the 9th day OF October. 1899, aud costs, on ccr-
tain tain promissory note for $500 dated June 10Th,
1877. due one day after date. given 10 them by
you, and that writ of attachment has been
issued against aud levied Your property.
Ana that unless yon appear thereto and defend
before noon of the second day OF the January
term of the said court which will commence at
otluuwa, Iowa, OH the Sti day of January, 1000,
default Will be entered against you and judg-
nient rendered thereon -
Dated December /, 1900.
McNErT s. TIspALE.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
w. A. JORDAN & SONS. !,
More Good Towns.

The B., c. r. & \. R'y is rapidly
making Roadway on their new line
from Worthington to Hardwick, Mimi
This line. when completed, win be
about 35 miles long and will open the
richest part of the country in south
western Minnesota. The line is now
complete to Reading and will soon be
open to Wilmont. Both OF these towns
are in a fine part. of the country and
merchants and professional men can
find IA good opening. ADDRESS all in
quiries to Thos. H. Brown, Sioux Falls,
S. Oak.
Those wishing to locate at Maple
Hill or Luzon, on our new line from
Armstrong to Estheville, should adj
dress Mr.. John Bows at Armstrong
Ia. for such information as they de-
sire.
Jno. G. Farmer, A. G. p. & I. A.
Cedar Rapids, In.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
Human Ignorance.

A child was asked TO name the prin-
cipal organs of the human body, and
this was his reply: "rhe organs OF
the body are the heart, lungs and other
utensils. The ignorance of army
adults about the human body is ac-
tually appalling. Constipation is con-
sidered nothing. Indigestion is annoy
ing but nothing serious. Biliousness
brings inelancholia, but then luck is
blamed and not the liver. A dose OF
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters would
quickly show these people where they
stand. This is the medicine which has
been known as the dyspepsia-conqueror
for the last fifty years. 1t will cure
your stomach trouble quickly and cas-
lily. Get it and see for yourself. See
that private Revenue Stamp covers
the neck of the bottle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
Boys suits. sizes 3 to is, a big bar
gain, only $1.19, at the Palace, 2ls E.
Main.
Taylor IL Inpu-urate,I.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 12-(By Associa.
ted Press Wv. S. Taylor was inau.
gurated governor at noon. The crowd
present was much smaller than usual
owing to the blizzard prevailing. The
inaugural ceremonies We're simple
Taylor, in his inaugural address, said:
The verdict rendered bv the people
on last November was the mandate Of
the people in favor of civil liberty. 1,
was the triumph of the people over
merciless. remorseless, partisan ma.
chinery erected to enslave them" He
said one of the chief aims of his adj
ministration will be to secure the re.
neal of the Goebel election law. The
defeated democratic candidates TO,
state offices began fling notices of con
tests today
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
eATAcRE,s ACCOUNT.
Defeated General Tells the story ofthe
Disaster to His Column,

London, Dec. 12.-(By Associated
Press.)-The following from General
Gatacre has been forwarded from Cape
Town: 1.-The idea to attack Stormberg
seemed to promise certain success; but
the distance was underestimate by
myself and the local guides. A police
man took us round some miles; con-
sequently we were marching from $3.50
p. m. till p. IN. and We're landed in an
impossible position. 1 do not consider
the error intentional. The Beers COM
menced to fire from the top of an
unscalable hill and wounded a good
many of our men while in the open
plain. The Second Northumberland
tried to turn out the enemy but failed.
The Second Irish Fusileers seized the
kopje near and held on, supported by
the mounted infantry and Cape police.
The guns under Jeffreys could not
have been better handled, but regret
to say that one gun was overturned in
a deep nullah. and another sank in the
quicksand. Neither could be extricat-
ed in the time available.
Seeing the situation, sent a dis
patch rider to Molteno with the news.
| collected and withdrew our force
from ridge to ridge for about nine
lulles. Inc Doer guns were remarka-
bly, well served. They carried accur-
ately 5000 yards. / am holding Bush
mans Hook and Cyphergat. am
sending the Irish rifles and the North
understands to Sterk's Strom to re-
| cuperate. The wounded will proceed
to Queenstown. The missing North
umberlands number 366, not BOG as
previously reported"
A Boer Account
Pretoria, Dec. 12.-By Associated
Press. )-President Steyn has sent the
following details of the fight at Storm
berg Junction.: "The British with six
cannon attacked the Beers under
Swanepoel and Olivier and stormed the
Beers entrenched positions on the
Kopjes. After severe fight they were
compelled to surrender. The prisoners
are Major Sturges, six officers and 900
non-commissioned officers and men Of
the Northumberland and two officers
and about $50 non-commissioned officers
and men of the Irish Fusileers. 1t is
impossible to state the number of dead
or wounded among the British. The
Beers captured three cannon and two
ammunition wagons"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14

SHERIFF'S SALE.-Noticc is hereby given
~ that by virtue OF 4 special execution
TO me directed by the Clerk of the District
Court of Wapelio county, Iowa, against the
J. C. Box, Iii Rem, defendant,in favor Of u. P.
Howard, receiver plaintiff, will offer at public
sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at
ottnmwa, Wapello county, Iowa, on the 10th day
of December, 1900. between the hours of o'clock
a. m. and o'clock p. M of said day, all of said
J. z. Box, In Rent right. title and interest iii
and to the following described property stu
ated in Wapello county, Iowa, towit: Lots
numbered Twenty.tour t24l, Twenty-Five (25,,
Twenty-siX l26l, in block No. Eighteen ilSl in
the town of Eldon. Wapel1o county, Iowa
Sale to commence at the hour of one o'clock
p. nj. of said day. -
Witness my hand this 18th day of November,
1899. b. +. SHUTS.
Sheriff of Wape1lo County, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
WILL ELECT A MAJOR.
Fittieth Iowa win Choose Success
sor to Major Dalzeu.

Des Aloines, Dec. 12.--An election OF
major in the Fiftieth Iowa regiment
has been ordered by Adjutant General
Byers. 1t will be held Wednesday, Dec
go, to fill the place made vacant by the
resignation of L. c. Dalzell, of Daven-
port. General Byers is in Knoxville to
muster in Company d, of the new
Fifty-first Iowa. From there he will GO
to Shenandoah to muster in Company
+, and probably will stop at Nillisca
on his return TO look after Company b.
Comnany NJ of Red Oak is already mus,
tered.in
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14
Many prisoners Released.
STORM IN WISCONSIN.
LaCrosse 10 Blockaded From Effects Of
n Blizzard.

Lacrosse. Wis, Dec. 12-(By Associa-
ted Press -One of the worts snow
storms seen here in years started Sun
day, and continued until this morning.
Trains on all railroads are delayed,
street car traffic is blocked and tele-
graph and telephone lines are down.
Storm Mt Marquette.
Marquette, Mich, Dec. Ely AS
sociated Press snow storm from
throughout the upper peninsula and
continued today. Almost foot of
snow covers the ground this morning.
In Minnesota.
Harmony, Mimi, Dec. H. By Asso-
ciated Press Mud. water and snow
drifts fifteen feet high are the results OF
a sixty hours storm in this section.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-14

NOTICE-ro whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given that there is How on file in
the Office of the Clerk of the District Court OF
Horner, member of the firm OF L. c. Horner &
Co., of ottumwa, Iowa, praying for 4 permit TO
buy, keep and sell liquors for lawful PURPOSES
only in the building numbered 2lS East Main
Street in the City Of ottumwa, Iowa, and that
said petition be heard at the next term of the
District Court of said Comfy which will com.
Inencc at Ottumwa OH the Sth day of January,
1900.
Signed this 18th day of November, 1890.
l.. c. HoRNER.