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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
LAST Tributes ARE PAID.
Services for Judge John S.
WOOlsOn.

Des Moines, Dec. THE funeral SER
vices for Judge Woolson We're held at
the family residence, 1905 Sixth avenue
yesterday afternoon, beginning at 2
o'clock. This morning the body was
removed to Mt. Pleasant, where a short
service was held in the Methodist
church this afternoon, after which it
will be inferred in the family lot in
that city.
The services yesterday We're very
largely attended. The members of the
Polk county bar, attended in body.
They went to the residence by a spe-
cial car and from the car marched to
the house. Judge Oliver p. Shiras, of
the United States district court for the
northern Iowa district, led the column
and was followed by Judges Conrad,
Holmes, Bishop and Prouty, of the
Polk county district court. and the
members of the supreme court who
were in the city, after them coming
the members of the bar association.
The casllet was placed i'll the center
of the front parlor and in that and the
adjoining, room We're the members OF
the family and relatives.
A quartette, composed of Mrs. +. r.
Conway, soprano; Mrs. j. w. Camp
bell, alto; j. w. Campbell, tenor and
+. R. Conaway, bass, sang Lead, Kind
ely Light" after which DR.. G. w. r.
Brown, pastor of Prospect Methodist
church, where the family has attended
during its residence in this city, read
the scriptural lesson. DR.. Eaton, oil
the First NJ. +. church, offered the
prayer3in which he asked Gods bless
ing upon the members of the bereaved
family. Following this the qunrtette
sang, III is Well with Ny Soul"
{ DIR. Brown then delivered the funeral
address. which was very brief.
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Fatrfield,. New Library

( Fairfield, Dec THE deed convey
ing the jefferson county library and
grounds to the city of Fairfield has
been fled for record. The considera-
tion in the deed was one dollar, but
there We're revenue stamps ON the same
to the amount of $35, which makes
the valuation of the same at $35, 900.
After the first of next January it
will be opened as free public Ii
,brary.
The library building was given to
the Jefferson county Library associa-
tion by Andrew Carnegie in 1892 and
the lot on which the same was built
was donated by the late James f. Will
son, of this city. 1t is all now trans
ferred to the city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
charIe.,on Court Of Inquiry.

Washington. Dec. 7.-Admiral Wat
son has cabled the navy department
that the court of inquiry TO investigate
the loss of the cruiser Charleston con
vened yesterday at Cavite. He added
that all the Charlesson's people We're
present.
The court of inquiry was ordered by
the department because the naval reg
ulations require that the responsibility
lor the loss of ships shall be fixsd by.
some competent tribunal. That Admi-
raj Watson entertained no doubt as to
the correctness of. Capt. Pigman's
course is evidenced by the recent order
assigning that officer TO command the
Monterey.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
SAW MS swEErHEART SHOT.
Sad Tragedy the Result of Probable
Accident at MoviIlc.

Sioux City, Dec. 7.-Mlss Sarah Nc
Dermott, of Moyille, few miles east
of Sioux City, shot and killed herself
under peculiar circumstances ut late
hour Tuesday night. She was in the
presence of her sweetheart, Hank Stew
enson, who had been calling on her. It
may ae that the shooting was accident
al. 1t is said that the young woman
asked the man if he had seen her new
present. He replied in The negative
and she walked over 10 Il trcnk, taking
from it a 22-calGe revolver. 1t was
unloaded and she handed it To Steven
son. Later. however, she put two cart
ridges in the cylinder. there was snap
and report, and the girl fell dead with
a, bullet jast over her heart. Stevenson
declares he,did not see how it happened,
and there is no reason that can be seen
to doubt his, word.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
wiLLIAsls IN JAIL.
Murderer OF Tom Walsh is Sent to
OxceOia. Ia

Creston, Dec. 7.--Never in the histo-
ry of this place have the citizens heen
more thoroughly aroused than they
have over the murder of Tom Walsh,
deputy sheriff, by g.. A. Williams,
which took place on Monday. Will
liams is now in Jail ut Osceola, having
been taken there Monday morning in
close carriage. The officers seemed
to fear to some extent that violence
would be offered, hut nothing of that
character was contemplated although
there was considerable talk among the
hot heads of taking the murderer out
and lynching him. j will be several
days before Williams is arraigned. The
body of young Walsh was taken to the
home of his father, Nicholas Walsh, in
Spaulding township, where he will be
buried.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
House Committee Holds First
Meeting on Roberts Matter.
THEDOORs WERE CLOSED
No Information obtalnable a. TO Their
ProceedInss-speake Appoints
Committee on Rules-Other
News of Congress.

Washington, Dec. 7.-(By Associated
Press. 1.-The special committee of the
house toinvestigate the charges against
Roberts of Utah, held its first meeting
today behind closed doors for the pur-
pose of determining the method of pro-
ceedure.
Oyerstreet of Indiana. in charge of
the finance bill. asked consent for be-
ginnig its consideration next Monday.
Richardson, the minority leader, object
ed on the ground that the request was
most unusual; that the measure was
very Important; that ii had been per-
fectsd during the recess BY the other
side, and should not be taken upon two
days notice. He asked that it go to
the committee. Overstrset also asked
consent for printing an analysis of the
bill in the record. but Terry of Arkan-
sas objected. Mercer of Nebraska an-
nounced the death Of Green of Nebras-
ka. After the adoption of the custom
ary resolution, the house adjourned as
a mark of respect.
Little progress was made and the
committee adjourned till tomorrow.
Committee on: Rules.
Washington, Dec. I'D Associated
Press. 1.-THE speaker appointed the fol-
lowing house committee on rules:
tDa,zell of Pennsylvania. Grosvenor of
Ohio. republicans; Richardson of Ten-
nessee. Bailey of Texas. democrats. The
speaker is also a member.
Investigations Asked.
Washington, Dec. 7.-(By Associated
s Press. Yin the senate Chandler, OF
New Hampshire, offered resolutions
Einstructing the committee on privi-
leges and elections to investigate the
right of Clark, of Montana, aud Scott,
of West Virginia, to seats in the SEN
ate. Referred to committee on con-
tingent expenses.
Nominations Confirmed.
[ Washington, Dec. - (By Associated
Press The senate in executive session
Fcopffrmed the nominations of Jos. NJ.
.Fifer of Illinois, to be interstate com:
merce commissioner, and Frederick w.
Wines of Illinois TO be assistant direc-
tor of the census.
For Pacific Cable.
Washington, Dec. 7.-Mr. Coaliss OF
Michigan has introduced in the house a
bin fer Pacific cable to be built by
the government to Hawaii, the Philip
pines. Japan aud China, at a limit cost
of $s,000,0O0, of which $5O0,O00 will be
at once available. Thesroute and gen
eral control is placed under Pacific
cable commission, including the post
master general and chief signal officer
OF the army.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
FoR THE TOURNAMENT.
Mass Meeting to be Held mt City lsail
"wednesday Evening

1t was decided this morning to take
some formal steps in regard to secur-
ing the next annual tournament of the
State Volunteer Firemen'S association,
and meeting will be held at the city
hail Wednesday evening, Dec. II. for
the purpose of furthering the matter.
Fred A.. Wood, of Cedar Rapids, secre-
tary of the association, who was in the
city yesterday afternoon in consulta
tion with H.. &. Richards, chief of the
Ottunwa fire department, and nuns
ber of the business men of the city in
regard to the possibility of Ottumwa
making an effort to secure the meet
ing, remained in the city over night,
and this morning completed the ar
rangements for a mass meeting next
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Wood, ac-
companied by I. g. Warren, of harlan,
president OF the association, and Il. I.
Alderman. of Marion, the first vice
president, will attend this meeting and
tell the citizens of Ottunlwa eNacsly
what will be expected of them, and if
the proposition is satisfactory TO all
parties concerned. Ottumwa will be
chosen Immediately. The association
is desirous of coming to this city, and
all it wants is the assurance that the
necessary money will be guaranteed TO
pay the prizes. As stated in the Cou-
rie: yesterday, shis amount is $1,000.
The meet will last four days, and the
city or individuals who guarantee the
money will receive all gate receipts
and,revenues of various kinds from the
tournament. The matter was laid be-
fore Mayor t. j. Phillips this morning
and he has pledged his support to it,
and through him the meeting at the
city hall next Wednesday evening has
been called.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
scandal in sou,l, Dakota.

Yankton, S. D., Dec. 1.-THE state in
sane hospital scandal eliminated yes
terday when seventeen attendants,
composing the heads of nearly all the
wards, handed in their designations.
The trouble grows out of charges of
incompetence, drunkenness and ,crim-
iual carelessness, resulting in the death
of patient, fire in one of the wards,
and an assault by one asylum physi-
clan upon another.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
For Compulsory Edncation.

Des Moines, Dec. IA petition will
be presented to the Iowa legislature
this winter which is expected to be
the largest memorial ever laid before
that body. 1t will ask the enactment
of compulsory education law for pu-
pills from 6 to II years old.
Senator Hayward, of Scott county,
has prepared a compulsory education
bill on which the petitions are based.
Blanks are being placed in the hands
of school men and women all over the
state, and thousands of signatures are
already reported.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
THIS IS PROSPERITY.
27,OOO Employees In Eastern aIillstset
an AdvnMcc. ~ - u

Boston, Dec. Tt is, announced to-
day That the Amos Keag corporation,
of Manchester. the largest cotton man
ufacturing concern in the country,
would advance the wages of its eight
thousand employees 10 per cent Decem-
Der IS. \ similar advance will be made
at the cotton mills of the Amory-Stark
manufacturing company, of Manches-
ter, on the same day, affecting thirty
five hundred employees. The China,
Webster & Pembroke mills, at Suncook,
New Hampshire, viii also raise wages
10 per cent. They employ fifteen hun.
dred hands. Among other places where
notices OF an advance We're posted
We're Taunton, Mass; Pawtucket, r.. l..
and Lawrence, Mass. The new rate at
these points affect fourteen thous-
and employees.
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Iul,a rTarlove An. D,yorce

Burlington, Dec. 7.--Julia Marlowe'
Taber, the well-known actress, applied
yesterday for divorce from her hus-
band, Robert S. Taber, on the grounds
of intolerable severity and neglect and
refusal to support.
The case was brought in Lamoille
county court, held at Hyde Park, Chief
Justice Taft presiding. Decision was
reserved. Mr.. Tabers residence is Civ
en- as Stowe, where he has a summer
home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
DEATH IN A FIRE.
Girls Employed in Hosiery Factory
Panic.htrtckeu.

Reading. Pa, Dec. 7.-By Associat-
ed Press 1.-THE Nolde and Horst hos
iery factory burned today. The loss is
a quarter of Il million. Six hundred
girls We're employed in the building.
AS the flames spread very rapidly, they
We're thrown into panic and many
jumped to the ground; at least fifty
We're injured and some fatally. 4
search of the ruins has begun ard has
already revealed two bodies burned be-
yond recognition. Three girls are re-
ported missing and it is believed are
burned TO death.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
4 FIolincux case surprl.e. Z.

New York, Dec. THE prosecution
in the case of the state against Roland
II. MolineuN sprung another Surprise
on ahs defense yesterday by having
Evans. now living in this city, and who
found the famous Burns letter which
played such All important part in the
former proceedings of the case. The
prosecution refused to say whether or
not she was present under subpoena.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Cook Has Narrow ESCAPE.

Moulton, Dec. IA cook at the
Dodge hotel accidentally threw some
powder in the stove Thursday after
noon and it exploded, throwing her
across a table, burning her face and
setting fire to her clothing, which was
soon extingnished and the doctor call
ed. He said he did not think she was
seriously hurt. *. go. -. 4,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Tho Pope Has a Cold.

Rome, Dec 7.-The pope is suffering
from sudden cold and experiences
some difficulty in breathing.
DR.. Lapponi, his physician, has or
dered him to keep his bed, and the
usual audiences have been suspended.
The condition of his holiness, howev-
er, is not regarded as alarming.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Cut in Pas.enger Itntes,

Sioux City, Dec. THE war on the
500 Line against the other roads be-
tween Chicago and the Twin Cities has
resulted in cut in the passenger de-
partment. BY way of the Sioux City
and Northern, the SEQ Line and the
Canadian Pacific, cut rate of $4 less
has been made to New York from this
point than is offered by the Chicago
gateways.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
npunt Scralch Stn,nns.

Muncie, Ind, Dec. 7.Because the
stamp on an old gin keg had been lying
around for three or four years and had
not been scratched, Chris Eahle, a sn-
loonleeper, OF this city was arrested
Tuesday and taken to Indianapolis,
where he was fined by Judge Baker of
the federal court. and given sentence
of thirty days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
WAND. a Divorce,

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 7.--(By Asso-
ciated Press. peter Sells, the miliion-
aire circus man, has filed a petition for
divorce on the ground of adultery, nam-
ing William Bott, of the firm OF Bott
Bros, and Harris ID. Lyons, promi-
nent railroad man, as correspondents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Cuba Hail. Mckinney. words.

Havana, Dec. President McKin-
ley's message to congress has been re-
ceived by Cubans of all classes with
much satisfaction. Even the leaders
of the extreme party admit this, and
the announcement that there will be
no American civil governor has cleared
away most of the clouds that had been
hanging over the Cuban political situa-
tion. 1he Lucha alone among the pa
pers Still favors civil governorship.
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A Native Mutiny.
WAS a mIsTAKE.
mgr. Sbaretti NIadc Bishop of Havana
sf8 IusteatI of So ntiagO

9 Washington. Dec. 7.-(By Associated
Press. )-1t is said at the apostolic dele
ration here that the encouragement.
from Roh.e ~ the pptointment Of Mgr.
Sbaretti to be. bishopsof Santiago, Cuba,.
is an error. Sbaretti was recently aps
pointed to be bishop of HAVANA. He
could not be named bishop of Santiago,
as no vacancy exists in that bishopric.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Sidewalk Assessments.

Dubuque, Dec. 7.-Suit has been
brought here to test the validity of
special assessments against property
owners for constructing sidewalks. The
suit hinges on the question whether
the city has the right to compel the
laying OF any particular kind OF walk.
In this case the city ordered cement
walk, while the defendant wanted a
brick walk. The city therupon ordered
cement,to be laid, which the defendant
refuses to pay for.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Reunion of old settlers.

Cedar Rapids, Dec. 7.-(By Associat-
ed Press. 1.-The fifth annual reunion of
the army of the frontier, composed of
survivors of the regiments engaged in
the southwest during the, civil war,
was held here today. Large delega-
sions Of veterans are in attendance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Fell Into a Bucket,

Fort Dodge, Dec. 7.-The 2-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Umstead fell
into bucket of scalding water Tues
day morning. Mrs. Umstead was scrub
hing the floor and had left the room
temporarily. While absent the child
fell into the bucket. 1t is believed that
the child will die.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
PASSED to Third Reading.

Berlin, Dec. 7.-(By Associated
Press. 1.-THE reichstag passed to the
third reading the bill repeating the law
prohibiting workmen's associations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Go,npers Hurt.

Washington, Dec. 7.-By Associated
Press. Samuel Gompers, president of
the American Federation of Labor, is
seriously i'll as a result of fall from
a bicycle yesterday. 1t is feared he is
hurt internally.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
OmciaI RaIIot.

Pierre, S. Oak, Dec. -(By Associ-
ated Press.) THE official count of the
late election for supreme judges fol-
lows: Rspublicans--Co Corson, 24,201;
Haney, 24,O64; Fuller, 23,690. Fusion
Smith, 1870; Kennedy, 1s,o55; Ben
nett, 1861.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Coal operator. Meet

, Chicago, Dec. 7.-By Associated
Press. Fifty soft coal operators from
sion here today to discuss plan for a
joint conference OF employers and min
ers to be held in Indianapolis in jan
uary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
michigan Ismbezz,er.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. - (By AS
sociated Press.)-Wm. NJ. Butts, until
month ago secretary of the Worden
Grocery Co., was jailed today charged
with embezzling So, 900 from the COM
pany.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
T1oN BY CARRIERS.
Letter Carriers May Now Register Res-
idence Mail,

Washington, Dec. 7.-(By Associated
Press THE postmaster general has
announced that the department. will
provide for the registration of letters
by letter carriers on their routes in
purely residence districts in free deliv-
cry cities. Business houses and indi-
yiduals who have a large number OF
letters to register are excluded.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
woman suRrasls,s.

Indianapolis, Dec. 7.-(By Associat-
ed Press.) The national conference of
the woman's suffrage society met here
this afternoon, Susan b. Anthony pre-
siding.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07

The freight wreck near Coin re
Gently was caused by fiange on one
of the wheels breaking, derailing five
cars.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
ARGUMENTS ooNCLUDED.
No Decision From Commissioners Elk.
pected Before Tonight.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 7.-(By Associ-
ated Press.) The arguments before
the election commission concluded this
afternoon. A decision from the com
mfssioners is not expected before late
tonight or some time Friday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-07
Germany Gladly Halls Presi-
dent McKinley's Message
to the Congress.
Won BUELOW's OPINION.
Cordial Utterances on Mutual Rela.
tIons Are Memorable in the Devel-
opment of the Friendship
tile Two Countries.

Berlin, Dec. THE German govern
ment and press almost unanimously
welcome President NIcKinley's message
to congress. Even the agrarian pa
pers, always opposed to things Ameri-
can, grGdgingly admit that the mes.
sage is fair and honest. The drift OF
private comment is virtually the same.
In the lobby of the ,echssag similar
sentiments We're expressed without re
serve by members Of every shade OF
political conviction.
Emperor William, ii is reliably re
ported, had long consultation yes
terday afternoon with Count Won Bue.
low, the foreign minister, and express
ed himself as very much pleased with
President McKinley's attitude toward
Germany. 1t is also reported that his
majesty discussed the best mode of
giving official voice to the feelings of
the crown and the government.
Statement by Won BueloW. /,
In any event on Dec, IL. The day. fix-f
ed for the first reading of the budget,
Count Won ,Buelcw will seize the ops
portunity of showing Germany's high.
appreciation of the friendly tone of the
message. n
Late yesterday afternoon Count yon
Buelow authorized the Associated
Press correspondent in berlin to send
the United States the following as his
impression of the messages:
Count Won Buelow regards the nes-
sage as an enupciation memorable IN
the development Of German American
| friendship. The warm tone in which
the president speaks of our mutual re-
1at;ons. has created here the best im-
preston. and one may be sure that the
sympathies exhibited by the president
for Germany are here sincerely recip-.
rocated.
POLITICALLY everything between the
| two countries is serene, aud there is
nothing that distilrbs the entente cor
| dale. Economically considered, The
contents and tone of the message
strengthen the hope that the United
States with their increasing exports to
Germany, will make fair concessions
to German Grade and that the reciproc-
] ity negotiations will be further cons
/ ductsd in friendly spirit TO i good
end.
Another high official of tae war of
| fee said the message will tend to re-
| move the difficulties in the settlement
OF the meat and sugar questions.
Favor an Inquiry With Food.
7rlin. Dec. 7-President Meliin.ey's
proposal for Il joint commission of
scientific experts and practical men 10
conduct am investigation OF food pro-
ductioa and eNportalion, With ii View
TO remedial measures, has been very
cordially received in political circles
here. The vote of congress will, how
ever be awaited before definite de-
cision is cone TO on the subjsct.
A sincere desire prevails here 10
come to good understanding with
america, and the present disposition OF
! the United States is regarded as much
more favorable than it was year
4 ! i z.