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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26

The Ohio reformatory at Mansfield has been
a costly experiment to the state.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26
CINCINNATI MARKET.

Cincinnati. May 24.-Flour-CloSed steady.
Fancy S. 310@3.30, family S235@$2.60.
Wheat-Easy. No 2 red 73c.
COrn-Steadier. No 2mixed 34h@35c.
Oats-Active. No mixed 2S@2Shc.
Rye-Firm. No 2, Csc.
Lard-Easier at $4S7H.
BulkmeatS-Firm at IS.
Bacon-Steady at $5.65.
Butter-Market was quiet. Fancy Elgin
Creamery 10000, Ohio 13@15c, dairy 1O1lc.
Eggs-Quiet at 12c.
Cheese-Market steady. Good to prime Ohio
fat 10c.
Hogs-Active, steady at s32593.95.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26
OFFICE OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE,
THE first captured Filipino flag to
reach Washington, is red, white and
blue.

The Supreme Court of Indiana has
sustained the State law against Sunday
ball playing.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26
UnBRELEHS

Umbrellas is special make. While it
cost trifie more than common goods
we believe it will last much longer, So
liciting the patronage of cash buyers.
H, M. ANNAT.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26

What you want IS not temporary relief from
piles but a cure to stay cured. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures piles, and they stay cured.
COwman & FaWcett.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26

In its advanced and chronic form a cold in
the head is known as Nasal Catarrh and is the
recognized source of other diseases. Having
stood the test of continued successful use
Ely's Cream Balm is recognized as a specific
for membranal diseases in the nasal passages,
and you make great mistake in not resorting
to this treatment in your own case. To test
it a trial size for 10 cents or the large for 50
cents is mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
Street, New York. Druggists keep it.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26

The State Legislatures can regulate tn,
trusts If they will only make the attempt.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26

While s60.0O0, 900, in the shape Of silver cart
wheels, were being moved from the vaults of
the old mint to the new, it was discovered
that 8. 100000 had been spoiled by rust and
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26
Special
Value.

IL Taffeta Silk
Waists in new
shades of brown,
purple, cardinal,
blue and change
able. They are
made in the latest
shapes with cluster
tucks and cluster
cords, perfect fit
| ting. Price -. 80.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-05-26

ENOR SALE-A good one-horse covered wag-
II on with lock. Reames Bros, Zanesfeld.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
HARPER,s ON NEW BASIS.
Big Publishing House Fluids Itself
Obliged TO Reoryanize

New York. Nov 29.-After an 1nin-
terrnpted career of eighty-two years
the great publishing house of Harper
d Brothers is compelled to acknowl-
edge that it is unable to meet its ma
turing obligations.
Brayely, and with a spirit which will
meet with approval in business circles
the world over, the members of the
corporation, seeing the stress in which
the Franklin Square house is placed
decline the protfer of further loans
from the banking house of j. Pierpont
Morgan 6, Co.
Upon the suggestion of Harper &
brothers, and with the consent of its
principal creditor, J. Pierpont Morgan
q Co., the control of the business oil
the corporation is now vested in the
State Trust company, as trustee, un.
der mortgage for $3,500,00O held bi
j. Pierpont Morgan & Co., since Nov
16, 1896.
In addition to the mortgage fol
$3,500,000 which is in default, the house
oof Harper g. Brothers has outs,and.
ing unsecured liabilities of $2.OOO,O0O
Having, as trustee, entered upon
control of the great publishing con.
cern, the State Tyust company has del
egated to Colonel George b. NJ. Harvey
who was recently elected president oi
HARPER 4 Brothers, the management
OF the business, as agent of the trus.
tee.
Colonel Harvey is quoted as saying
that the assets are in excess OF the
liabilities. 1t is regretfully admitted
however, that these assets are of such
character as to be unavailable for
immediate cash requirements.
On behalf of Harper & Brothers IL
was announced that the new move is
for the purpose of a reorganization
Upon this basis, it is stated, the pres
ent unsecured claims can be assured tc
the cra1it tnrS w
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
MoNTEzUnA BURGLARY.
Burglars Captured at Grinncll and
Confess Their Crime.

Montezuma, Nov. 29.-(Special.)-
Saturday evening the clothing store of
Anderson d Bradley was entered by
burglars. The theft was discovered
Sunday morning at o o'clock. As soon
as the public became aware of the fact
reports of two suspicious characters,
who came to town Friday and renain-
ed until in the evening Saturday, came
to the authorities. These men proved
TO be brothers by the name Of John
son. Sunday at noon the deputy mar
shal at Grinnell was notified to look
out for these parties and it was not
long until the arrest of one was made.
The second brother was taken in Grim
nell Monday afternoon aud both lodged
in the Poweshiek county Jail.
When the first brother heard that
the other was taken he confessed the
crime and went with the officer to a
barn where part of the goods We're
found. The total amount taken will
not exceed 500 in value.
The prompt and efficient work of
Sheriff Binegar and deputy is appreci-
ated by the citizens of MonteZuma and
Poweshiek county. The burglars were
dangerous characters and will now be
placsdswhere they belong.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
Sixty Blue Jackets and Mar
ines From the Oregon
Take the Port.
INSURGENTS HAD FLED.
After Fierce Bombardment the sailors
Landed With a Field Piece Only
to Find Enemy Was Gone
News of Asuinaldo.

Manila, Nov. 29.-CBy Associated
Press.)--A dispatch from the Associat-
ed Press correspondent at Namachacan
in the province of Union, dated Sun
day, November 26, says: .'rhe Ore
gon, the Samara and the Callao. with
a hundred and sixty blue jackets and
marines from the Oregon, captured the
Port of Nigan, province of South Ilo
Cos, north of here, today. The Sama-
ia and Callao ran close in shore aud a
few shots We're fired and then the Sa-
mara, Callao and Oregon engaged in
sharp bombardment of Vigan. Firing
from the shore ceased Immediately, and
the sailors aud marines with a field
piece landed. They found the insurg-
ents had fled. 1t is reported that LOO
insurgents under Generals Tino and
Jilar are massed at Tamuin. ten miles
north. 1t has been concluded to wait
at Namachacan for the rest of the re-
Inducements. Young with three troops
of the Third cavalry and a small de-
tachment of Macabebes. commanded
by Lieutenants Hall, Quinlan and
Blount arrived at Namachacan from
San Fernando de Union, Thursday,
Nov. %. They had received news that
Aguinaldo had passed north through.
Namachacan, Tuesday, Nov. 21, while
Young was waiting at San Fernando,
twen1y miles south. When .Agninaldo
passed through Namachacan all his
talk favored continuing the war.
Urdaneta,s Crew KILLED.
Washington, Nov. 20 (By Associat-
ed Press Watson cables the navy de-
partment from Cavite thar Wilde re-
ports the capture of Vigan on Novem-
ber Goth by the Oregon's landing force
under Lieutenant Commander Nc
Cracken. The landing was covered BY
the Callao, Tappan (commanding) and
the Samar, Muslin (commanding).
There was a slight resistance and no
casualties. The inhabitants welcomed
the flag. McCracken is holding Vigan
untilfrelieved by the army. Lieutenant
Gilmore is we'll with his seven men,
twenty-five miles from Nigans. News
from the insurgents through Spanish
sources indicates that the Urdaneta's
crew has been killed except four.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
He,r. F,.ln, church Claim.

Burlington, Nov. 29.--A red hot law
suit began here Monday over the dis
position of $4,000 left by the death of
Mrs. Sophia Smith of this city. BY her
husbands will. his estate oft$25,0O0 at
his wife's death was to be divided, $1O,-
900 going to Simpson college, Indian
ola, Iowa. and deS15.000 to Clifton School
for Young Women ut Clifton. N. Y.
The former sum was paid. The Cliff
ton school having long since passed out
of existence, the court ordered the S15,-
900 to be divided among Mrs. Smiths
heirs. Now the First Methodist Epis-
copal church brings suit for the
amount, claiming Mrs. Smith decided
all her estate TO that church in 1850,
and that by the disappearance of the
Clifton school the money reverts to the
action of the 1880 will. The heirs will
/ fight the claim vigorously.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
THE wHITEsREAsT SALE.
Rest of Company's Lands Sold at Cen.
terville Today.

Centerville, Nov. 29.-(special) AT
the chancery sale of lands and real es-
tate and personal property of the old
Whitebreast Fuel company, held in this
city today, all Of the lands in Appa-
moose, Wapello, Monroe, Mahaska and
Lucas counties, except that portion sold
at Ottumwa yesterday, was knocked
down to L. I. F. Randolph, represent
ing the bondholders' committee of the
Atlantic Trust company, of New York.
Mr.. Randolph was the only bidder and
paid $14o,0OO for the real estate and
$4,000 for the personal property. This,
together with the land bought yester-
day at ottumwa for s45,oOO, and land
sold last week in Illinois for. 100000,
makes total of $495,Ooo, paid by the
bondholders' committee for the lands
of the old Whitebreast Fuel company.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
ALBA NEW 5.
Items of Interest From Monroe County
M GaDit0l, 4@ r.

Abba, Nov. 29.-This evening at the
home of the brides parents. MIR. and
Mrs. George Grimes, short distance
west of the city, occurs the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Nellie. to Everett
Turner, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tur-
ner. The young couple have rented a
farm in Pleasant township and they
will move there Immediately and 60 to
housekeeping. Popular and respected
ARE they and their many friends are
offering many congratulations.
G.sB. Hill, one of the Oldest and most
respected men in this county, who
owns and lives on good farm short
distance out from this city. surprised
his many friends by going toSConway
last Saturday, where he was united in
marriage to Miss Clara Pender, of Se-
dan, Kan. The bride has been teach
ing school near Sedan, and is credited
with being one of the brightest wom-
en- of the Sunfower state. The Mon,
roe county friends of the groom will
wish all kinds of happiness may come
his way.
Union Thanksgiving services will be
held in the First Presbyterian church
tomorrow morning, the pulpit being
occupied by Rev. Hacllley, of the Meth
odist church.
Two coal drills for the Hooking Coal
company are at work on the farm OF
NJ. Il. Hennion, one and one-half miles
south of the city. They have reached
a depth of $50 feet, and will go to a
depth of 1926 feet.
The police officers of this city are in
receipt of description of the man who
| it is supposed attempted to wreck the
Burlington fast mail one night last
week. The officers have been keep
ing close lookout for the nan as de-
scribed, and they searched many OF
the strangers who have drifted into The
city. If such a person should come
to Abba it is safe to predict that he
will not leave the city. The -Albia po-
lice are vigilant and they have 4 good
eye for criminals.
\ very serious runaway occurred
yesterday, and as result John Red
dish. member of the county board, is
confined to- his home With 4 broken
limb. John and his father were driv-
ing along the public highway, when
the team got scared and began kicking.
One of the horses got over the tongue
of the wagon, and when he got up both
horses started 10 run. They collded
with fence and both the gentlemen
were thrown from the vehicle. The
senior Reddish escaped with. some ser
ious bruises. while John was so thrown
that his left leg came in contact with
u board and it was broken about mid
way between the ankle and kspee. He
was removed to his home and doctors
were summoned and set the limb.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
Funeral OF Mrs. e. J. rrcLaurh,,n

e The funeral services of the late Mrs.
E. J. Mclaughlin, whose death occurred
mt her home GIG East Main street,
Monday afternoon nj / 80 O'clock, We're
conducted from the Church of the Sa-
cred Heart by Rev. Father Flood this
morning ate O'Clock, after which the
remains We're Inferred in the Catholic
cemetery. The services We're attended,
by large concourse OF relatives and
friends, including the members of Clont-
man corps, No. 1874, W.R.C., of which the
deceased was color bearer. The floral
emblems We're varied and beautiful,
among which was a broken circle pre-
sented by Cloutman corps. The pail
bearers We're: Frank O'Neill, Mike
Rowland, j. j. Smith, John Fleming,
]. w. Doaelani and John Sheehan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
says IIe wan .Accept.

Dubuque, Nov. 2s.-Tom LOTUS ac-
cepts the management of the Chicago
club. He has no official notice from
Hart, but from kilograms received he
is ready to make announcement of his
acceptance. He says Chicago is the
best baseball centerin the country and
will have the best club in the country.
He will strengthen it wherever needed
and will make it the pennant winner
if best men and best work can do ii.
Aside from this he has no definite
plans for the future as to the Chicngo
club, and will do nothing Until after
the meeting 10 be held in Chicago next
week. LOTUS says he will retain the
Grand Rapids franchise and continue
his interest in the American League.
OF the latter he said that no Anal plans
had been mapped out, nor would much
be done until certain questions had
been decided at. the (. New York meet
ing. II is almost cert rtafis Enough thai
tComiskey' team willshe located in Chi
cago. Last night he received many
telegrams congratulating him on his
appointment. st
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
The plurnlitie. ,n-Iowa

Des Moines, Nov. Official canvass
of the vote east for supreme judge, SUI
perintendent OF public instruction and
railroad commissioner has been made
by the state executive council. It
shows that the republican candidate
for judge, with four opponents, had
69,064 plurality, while the candidate for
superintendent, with five opponents,
had 56,064. The candidate for railroad
commissioner on the republican ticket,
with five opponents, had 5S.s23 plural-
lily. The legislature will canvass the
returns, for governor and Lieutenant
governor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
BIG PHILADELPHIA FIRE.
Destroys Block OF Buildings In Heart
of City.

;
Philadelphia, Nov. 29-- (By Associat-
ed Press.)-An electric spark in the
basement of Partridge & Richardson's
big department store, is to 90 North
Eighth street, starred fire this morn-
ing that in less than four hours laid
in ashes nearly the entire block of
business houses. The loss is over
$3,0OO,000. The heaviest losers are j..
b. Lippincott & Co., book publishers,
$2,0o0.eo0; Partridge & Richardson,
$600,0OO; Litt Bros, 100000; in addi-
tion to the big houses mentioned num-
erous smaller stores We're either gut
ted or badly damaged. Chief among
these are Bailey's five and ten cent
store, loss over 100000; Rosenberg 3
millinery establishment. 100000. The
various other establishments were
slightly damaged by smoke ahR water.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
Sinking Vessel Abandoned,

Greenock, Nov. 29.-The Donaldson
line steamer Hestia, from Baltimore
Nov. IL for Glasgow, has arrived at
GreenoclS with the crew of the Amerl-
can schooner II. and j. Blendermaa.
from Hillsboro, n. b., November . for
New York The shipwrecked seamen
We're rescued November 10 in latitude
40, longitude IS, having been for thirty
siS hours in an open boar. They had
abandoned the schooner in latitude AZ,
longitude 65, in sinking condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
russian war.hIp wrecKed.

Moscow, Nov. 29.-The Russian coast
defense ship General Admiral Aprax-
inc, has been wrecked on the island OF
Hogland, in the Gulf of Finland. The
crew is safe, and the turret ship Pol
tava has left Cronstadt to try to save
at least the guns of the warship.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
Pioneer Dead.

Muscatine, Nov. 29.-(special0-
Samuel Sinnett, an old pioneer of this
county, and prominent in political
circles, died this morning after brief
illness. He was So years old.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
NATURALGAs.
A Good Flow Discovered Near Boone,
Iowa-Hlnscatine Wells,

Boone, Nov. -(Special.)-Natural
gas has been discovered one mile from
this city. A stream of gas has been
running for five months, and there is
still no signs OF exhaustion. Capitalists
will investigate the discovery immed-
lately:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
The Wells at Nlu.caiine.

Muscatine, Nov. s9.-(special.) -
More natural gas wells have been open
ed southwest of this city, and have de-
veloped a fine flow. A company has
been formed forA deep well digging.
There are fine prospects for an abund-
ant supply.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30

The Improved Order of Red Men of
Des Moines will meet next month and
hold special exercises in memory Of
George Washington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
FELL Down SHAFT.
Mine Operator Meets Sudden Death In
Boone Coal Mine.

Boone, Nov. 29.-(Special.) )-John
Marshall, a mine operator of this city,
while being hauled up the shaft of his
mine by a hosting engine, failed to
stop the cage. The cable broke and
dropped 115 feet. He died in five min
utes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30

The horticulturalists of southeastern
Iowa have closed a three days session
at Muscatine, after electing officers for
the coming year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
IOWA MAN FOR MANAGER.
Tom Lotus, of Dubuque. vin Handle
the Chicago ball Club,

Chicago, Nov. 29.-Thomas 4. Burns
is no longer manager of the erratic or
phans. 1t is a case of exit Thomas
and enter Tom. With the resignation
OF Burns comes the. announcements that
the application of Tom Lotus, of Du-
buque, and owner of the Grand Rapids
American League franchise, has been
accepted for the position made vacant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30
Bloodiest Of Century.

London, Nov. 29.-(By Associated
Press. "a special dispatch from Wind
sor says that General Methuen's dis
patch to the queen after the battle of
Modder river says "The battle wasthe
bloodiest of the century. The British
.:shelled the enemy out of the trenches
and then charged. The result was ter
iole - Il,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-30

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-29

In Paris recently man revived whose
heart had actually stopped beating daring
surgeon cut through the dead mans ribs
grasped his heart, set the blood in circulation
and the man Dreathed, opened his eyes and
lived. Il is probable. however. that the rally
VIII be OF short duration although thisdetracts
not al all from the miraculous nature OF the
deed. III he hadkept his bowels regular, disease
could not have attacked him. Hostettcr :
Stomach Bitters is natures strong est ally =.
When her laws have been repeatedly diSre
garded when tired stomach has been abused
until Indigestion, constipation and bi,iousnesS
are the result, then the Bitters proves it, en-
cacS. 1t cannot be equaled. Your dOcto
would be the first to recommend it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-29

M'Quiston and wife, Nose Guyman and
wife, Mrs. Johns.
The storm struck Newtown at 6:15 in
the evening, coming from the south
west 1t came without warning. and
few were able to take advantage of
their storm cellars. Striking the east
ern end Of town it cut a clea1 swath
500 to Geo feet wide through the best
portion Of the place, sweeping every
thing before il. over thirty houses
were torn to splinters-, On enc street
alone a row of ten houses was entirely
demolished Here scarcely any one es-
capped death or injury The walls of
buildings fell with crash that sound
ed above the roar of the storm, bury
ing people in the ruins Frame build
ings Were twisted and lifted from their
foundations, others We're utterly de-
molished. pieces of them being carried
for miles Others shifted in their posi-
tions, apparently unhurt: one was
turned squarely around while another
was turned upside down
Samuel Desper. at the appearance of
the black cloud. started with his family
for neighboring cellar. but his house
VAS blown down over them just as he
reached the front doors His two
daughters were caught with him by the
timbers and killed Instantly His WIFE
IS seriously injured, though still alive.
Mrs. William Hays was killed while
running up the street in search of
shelter. The mutilated trunk with the
head missing was found in the street
later Mrs. Hays husband and two
children met death within a few feet
Of each other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-29
SOME OF THE sronM's FREAKS.
Family's Remarkable Escape-WomaI
Decapitated as with a Knife.

Family's Remarkable Escape-Woman
Decapitated with a Knife.
The wind played many pranks and
there were miraculous escapes. ]. T.
Confield and his family were eating sup
per when the tornado struck their home.
The house was picked up and carried
across a slough and dumped up against
a hill. The building was not completely
wrecked and the family escaped with
out anything worse than severe shak-
ing up. An aged man and mis- wife had
evidently been eating their evening meal
when the cyclone struck and carried
their home away. They had clasped each
other in their arms and were found dead
on the ground some distance away from
where their home had been. No trace
of their house has been seen.
Mrs. Panschott suffered a most terri
Bile death. Her headless body with its
arms clasping her lifeless baby was dis
covered on the floor Of the house which
was left as a raised platform in an open
field. The head was as nicely severed
as if it had been done with a knife and
was about twenty feet distant. Two chill
dren had been lying on a cot in one OF
the destroyed homes. The house was
carried away, the wind lifting the house
from the sills and carrying it long
distance. The cot on which the little
ones lay was lifted up with them on 1t
and carried fully a block and a half
and set down on the ground. Neither of
the children was hurt.
The body of a man was found in =
we'll from which the platform had been
blown away. The body has not been
Identified. \ great many articles OF
wearing apparel. papers and pieces of
jeweiry bearing the names of kirksville
persons We're found strewn over the
eastern part OF Schuyler county. They
were blown from kirksville, twenty
FIVE miles. by the tornado. Among
other things was a 500 note.
One of the strangeSt occurrences was
the finding of a grooming baby out in n
field far from any house. The child was
scarcely scratched. No one has called
fer the baby and it has not been identi-
fed. Among the horrors of the storm
was the finding of the corpse of 10
year-old girl, with a 2x4 scantling
driven through her body. The body of
a little child was found, with the limb
of tree sticking through its neck