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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-29
THE PICNIC CONTESTS.
Result of Annual Program Yester-
day Afternoon.
O11UMWA WINS THE BALL GAMES
Annual Picnic of Southeastern Iowa
Picuic Association. NJ. w. A., Will
be Held Mt Oskaloosa
Next Year.

[From Fridays Daily.]
The fourth annual picnic of the
Southeastern Iowa Picnic association,
which was held in this city yesterday,
terminated in series of interesting
| bicycle races at the West End park
last evening. an account of which is
given elsewhere in this issue. AT the
picnic grounds in the afternoon the
program was carried out as previously |
announced. with the exception of the
potato, sack and three-legged races,
| which were declared off owing to the
| interest which centered in series of
| ball games between Ottumwa, Moul- |
ION. Eddyville and Oskaloosa pickup
teams. The addresses in the first part
of the afternoon by c. A. AtkinsorN of
Rock Island. and Mrs. S. A. HendryN,
of Oskaloosa, were both interesting
and instructive. Mr.. Atkinson spoke
on the subject of ''Woodcraft," and
reviewed the history of the order from
its beginning to the present day,
showing its extensive growth and de-
velopment. Mrs. Hendryx's address
was in the interest of the Royal Neigh
bors, the Indies auxiliary to the NJ. w.
A. Mrs. HendryN is one of the promi-
nent women of the state, and her lee
! ture yesterday was very entertaining.
Woodbine Camp, Royal Neighhors. of
this city. is one of the. largest camps
in the state, Notwithstanding the fact
| that it is new society.
In the way of amusement features
at the grounds yesterday afternoon, in
| terest centered in the ball games
There We're three tie-inning games,
the first between Moulton and Eddy
vile teams. the game resulting in fa-
vor of the former by score of SO to 8.
The second game, between Ottumwa
and Oskaloosa teams. was won by the
/ former, the score being 16 to 0. The
victors in the second game then de-
feated the Moulton team by a score of
13 to 6. The games were played in the
field across the road from the picnic
grounds and there were! over 500 peo-
pie present. All the other contests
that had been arranged were inter-
fered with owing to the interest in
the ball games. There were nine en-
tries in the 100 yard foot race but there
were only two starters. Davis, of
Moulton, won the first prize, So, and
Teesdale, of Agency, won second mon
4 ey. So. J. w. Sampson, of this city,
won the rifle shooting contest, and L.
+. Norfolk and j. F. Stevens, both of
Z; Ottumwa, We're the winners in the gun
shooting event. The next annual pic
mic of the Association will be held at
Osllaloosa.
The Bicycle Races
II rrhn "
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-29

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-29
ArbuckIes' Coffee
No. Sc
Six Handkerchiefs.
EGnlllllnllnntnuullNAg

Six Ladies' Pocket Handker-
chiefs, hemstitched, colored bord-
ers, size l2xl3 inches. Sent post
paid on receipt of 2 cent
postage stamp and 20 sig.
natures cut from wrappers Of
Arbuckles' Roasted Coffee.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

THE cases against Oliver Lee and
james Gnliland, charged with the
murder OF Col Fountain ana his son,
we're to be called at Willsboro yester.
day. Lee and Gnlilanh both claim to
to be very anxious 10 &c tried, and IL
is given out that the prosecuting
officers expect to have all their wit.
nesses present, so 1T is probable the
trial will commence as soon as a Jury
a be secured. lIlllsboro is q long
way from the railroad, aud from tele-
graph lines, and IL will be hard and
slow work getting nqvs Of the trial to
the outside world. Ihere is so much
public interests in tbs c2se that II is
probable the daily papers, will make
every effort to finnish their readers
with a fun account Of the trial. OF
all the people who will attend the
trial only ibe judge aud the prisoners
are sAye Of getting lodging. The
judge has a house 10 the town, and
rooms IN the jail have been reserved
for the prisoners.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

II you suffer from tenderness or
fullness on the right side, pains under
the soulder blade, constipation, bill
iousness, slck headache, and feel dull
heavy and sleepy your liver is torpid
and congested. DeWitt's Little
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They are good pills. Roberts & Leahy
Mercantile Company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

A RECENT associated press dispatch
from Topeka says: Elk. Senator w. A..
PETER, o Of the founders of the
Prohibition party and who was con-
sldered the chief exponent Of Popu-
lsm, has returned TO the Republican
fold. In an interview today Mr..
PETER said: II have always been a
republican except ON one main ques-
tion-the money question. That
seems to have settled itself now.
The Populist party has been origlnat-
ed by the democrats. Those Of us
who don't want to flop by ourselves
will have to vote our convictions as
best w can" 1t was good old DR..
Watts, we believe, who sang awhile
the lamp holds out to burn the vilest
sinner may return"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

AFTER all the fuss over the selcc-
tlon Of a place for holding the reunion
Of the Rough Riders on the drsJ rn-
niversary Of the battle OF Ias Quasi
mas June 2Ith, the city OF Las Vegas
was chosen. The citizens OF the
meadow town r making great prep
arations for the meeting and will give
the best IL has. Clark & Forsyth's
place has been chartered 10y the com.
mittee on entertainment, and will be
thrown open. free, TO the valiant
Rough Riders, and they will charge
that place with the confidence they
did San Juan hill.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26
The governor has appointed Mr.. C.

THE governor has appointed Mr.. c..
+. Greyson, the Silver City banker, a
regent OF the Normal School 10 that
tSwn, in place OF w. A. Hawkins,
who resigned. The appointment is
a very good one, as Mr. Greyson
takesl a great interest in educationa!
matters, as well as in Silver City. 1t
is reported that Mr.. Greyson is strong
ly opposed to the scheme OF erecting
a new building at the Normal, to be
used as a nursery, so that not only
children, but babies, cau be matricu-
lated at that institution, and 1t is
thought he will be able TO defeat the
scheme. Mr.. Greyson can see no reas-
on why the Normal school should run
in opposition to anything lower than
the primary grade Of the Silver City
schools.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

THE death Of Wilson Waddingham
was announced last week, at New
York city. Mr.. Waddlngham was one
OF the New Mexico m%illionaires. He
owned some two million acres OF land
in this territory, besides a great deal
OF other property. He had extensive
business interests In other portions Of
the country, which caused him TO
travel q great deal, but he intended
to settle down aud make Las Vegas
his home, and would have done so il
his untimely death had not inter
ferred. lie Was sixty-six years old.
He leaves a wife and daughter, the
wife OF Chief Justice Mills.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26
n begins TO look as though the con,

IT begins TO look as though the con
spiracy cases at Santa Fe, about
which so much has been said, are
based on a fakir OF the first degree.
There is not much doubt but that
Garner, while in the penitentiary. told
Superintendent Bergman a long
cock and bull story about his being
hired to poison him, aud after he got
out telling the district attorney an
equally tlshy story about Bergman
inducing him to tell the story. 1t
looks as though he was lying in both
cases. That he lied TO Bergman in
the hopes that he could get his term
10 prison cut down, and that be lied
% the district attorney in the hopes
that he would get out OF jail, where
he was confined awaiting trial for per-
jury, In making his first afidavlt to
Bergman. However, he seems to be
an able-bodled liar, having taken all
Che degrees. What will bs the out
come Is uncertain.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26
You are In a ad Ely

But We will cure you if you will pay us.
Men who are Weak, Nervous and debili-
tated suffering from Nervous Debility.
Seminal weakness, and all the effects OF
early evil habits. or later indiscretions,
which lead TO Premature Decay, consump-
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the "book Of life giving particulars for
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ressing Or. P4rker's Medical and surgi-
cal i%nstite, Isl North Spruce St., NASH
vile, Tenn. They guarantee a cure or no
pay.-The Sunday Morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

THE case OF the United States
against the Rio Grande Dam Company
was decided 10 the United States SUI
preme court this week. 1t will be
remembered that this company start
ed TO build a dam acrogs the Rio
Grande, above Las Cruces, for the pur-
pose OF making a large storage reser-
voir, aud was stopped by an i%0junc-
tiOn Issued on the complaint OF the
United States attorney, who claimed
the RIO Gfande was a nayigable
stream. Judge Banlz and the terri
torial supreme court, decided 10 favor
OF the company. The Ease was taken
10 the supreme court, which reversed
the decision OF the territorial court.
Justice Brewers opinlon ordered a
reversal aud the demanding OF the
ease, with Instructions 70 set aside
the degfee-of dismissal. and 70 order
an inquiry Into the question whether
the intended acts OF the defendants 10
their construction Of a dam aud 10 aD.
g~FoDriatiDg the waters OF the RIO
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, sOftens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhea. Is
pleasant TO the taste. Sold by Drug
gists in every part OF the world,
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. It's value Is
incalculableS Re sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and takeno
other kind.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26
RaIIard,s snow LInlment.

This invaluable remedy Is one that
ought to be in every household. 1t
viii cure your rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprains, cuts bruises, burns, frosted
feet and ears, sore throat and sore
chest. If you have lame back it will
cure 1t. 1t penetrates to the seat of
the disease. 1t will cure stiff Joints
and contracted muscles after all rem
edies have failed. Those who have
been cripples for years have used Bal.
lard's snow liniment and thrown away
their crutches and been able to walk
as well as ever 1t will cnre you. Price
80 cents. Free trial bottle at Eagle
drug store.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

l had n little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack Of w%hooping
cough. NY neighbors recommended
Chamberlain's cough remedy. i did
not think that any medicine would
help him, but after giving him a few
doses OF that remedy l noticed an i'm.
provement, and one bottle cured him
entirely. 1t Is the best cough medi-
cine | ever had in the house,. L..
MOORE, South Burgettstown, Pa.
For sale by Eagle drug mercantile
COMPANY.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26
DUNCAN AND sOL0MoNvILLE.
NinII and Erpresr Llne.

Stage leaves Solomonville MONDAYS,
Wednesdays and Fridays at I a. M,
ana arrives at Duncan at IL M, max
Ing close connection with the a. &
N. NJ. Ry. Leaves Duncan TUESDAYS.
Thursdays and Fridays at IL m.
yarriing at Solomonyillc at 6 D. m.
This line Is equipped with elegant
CONCORD Coaches, Fine Stock, and
careful drivers.
Fare %. Low charges for extra
baggage. The quickest and safest
route TO express matter to Solomon
vile. Moan GEEN, Prop.
SOlOmOnVille. A. II.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

j. d. Bridge, editor and proprietor
OF the Democrat, Lancaster, N. H.
says: 81 would not be without One
Minute Cough Cure for my boy, when
troubled with "A cough or cold. 1t is
The bsst remedy for Group 1 ever
used" Roberts & Leahy Mercantile
Cumpany,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

L have been a sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war aud have
used all kinds OF medicines for IL. At
last l found n remedy that has been
a success as a cure, and that it.
Chamberiain's ch0lic, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy.-P. e. GRESHAM,
GaarS Mills. La. For sale by Eagle
drug mercantile company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

Judge Hormeyer was down from
Clifton Monday, and went east.
While gone he will buy a vault, a sup
ply Of evenne stamps and all the
other things necessary to open a bank
In Clifton, when he returns, which
will be in about a month.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

Grand, viii substantially diminish
the navlgabiHty OF the stream within
the limits OF It's present DavIgabilIty,
aud II so, TO enteF q decree restraining
these acts TO the extent that they win
50 diminish IL.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

Educate Your bowels wish Casca refs.
Candy Cathartlc, cure constipation forever.
25e. II c. G. G. fail, druggists refund money,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

Eureka Chemical and Mfg Co., La Crosse Wis -
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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

Educate Your bowels with cascnrets.
Candy Cathartic, euro constipation forever.
@c. hCC g. fall, druggists refund money.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1899-05-26

To Cure Constipation Forever.
take Casearets Candy Cathartio lOc or $50.
II c. G. C.fail to cure, druggists refund money
The times., 1899-11-04
PROGRESS OF THE NEGRO.
1t viii he illustrated mt the Paris
Exposition.

VIII he illustrated nt the Paris
Exposition.
Thomas J. Galloway, who has Just been
appointed by Commissioner General Peck
a special commissioner to the Paris ExDosf-
ton for the purpose Of preparing and man
aging negro exhibit, has already begun
his work, and viii start in a few DAYS on
tour Of collection of the exhibits. He
has given out the following outline of the
plans:
The negro exhibit, as its name indicates.
IS 10 show as far as possible the actual
status OF the colored people as shown
IN their homes, schools. farms. stores.
churches professions, and other pursuits
The amount OF space is limited but sufi-
Gent 10 prove the negro's value as a
laDorer, a producer, and d citizen. By
contrasting views of mud chimney cabins
with well appointed homes. crude log
schooIhouses with commodious school
buildings, etc, etc, the past and present
CONDITION OF the race Will be shown in a
way TO remove all doubt of the raDid
progress being made. AS most of Europe
is now engaged in African coIonization If
Is very important that those countries find
hopeful view Of racial adjustment and
no better way is known than through such
an exhibit. President Mckinley has mani
Tested strong personal interest in this
eAhlblJ' and scores Of letters from leading
coloFed men and women all over the coun-
try reveal an enthusiasm that is very
gratifying"
The times., 1899-11-04
i. Friedlander & Bro, 9th and E Sts. n. ". !


a stone or brick building the residents
Of Tenleytown would be satisfied with a
frame structure. Just so it was erected i'm
mediately If the Commissioners were
criticised for their action in placing a mod
ern fire apparatus in a frame building they
would be defended by the members of the
Northwestern Suburban Association. who
were the only people interested in the place
and the only ones who had any right 10
criJicise
President Lancaster further said that If
the money on hand was not sufficient,
after erecting the engine house. to pur-
chase the horses and furnish accOmmOda-
lions for the men who operated the engine,
the citizens would see to il that the horses
were furnished and the machine operated
whenever necessary.
The action Of the Citizens Association
was taken on account Of letter which
was written by Commissioner Wight to
President Lancaster notifying him OF the
inability Of the Commissioners to get bids
for q he building of the house The original
appropriation for the engine house and
furniture was $4,000. OF this amount
$500 was expended for a site The build
ing OF a modern engine house requires the
expenditure Of a vast amount of money for
appliances and furniture. The electrical
system is very complicated and the ar
rangement Of the place requires much care
and expense. Bids were requested some
time ago for this purpose, but none was
received on account OF the smallness of
the appropriation. The plans for the house
have been modified several times to lessen
the expense Of the building and every
ornamentation has been cut out of the
Specifications. but still the builders refuse
10 bid The price of building materials
mas risen in the last year, and it is said
that they cannot erect a building for the
amount the Commissioners have on hand.
After he hearing the Commissioners in
termed the committee that the matter
would be given careful consideration
The times., 1899-11-04

on a farm. I was employed as messenger
for the Southern Express Company last
August. Ny run was from Atlanta Ca.
to Washington. I left Atlanta. Ga at
noon on August Is aud arrived here at
5:45 a N. August Is last; was ordered to
report to Mr. Hockaday ar 9.30 a. M, went
there. and TO Mr.. Hockaday's Office, Mr.
Baumgarten and Leith were there When
I went in they closed the door Mr Leith
said: This man. pointing to Bsumgarteu.
said you had him make a seal for YOU
Hoekaday said: We have evidence that
you stole the money, and Leith added
Wen give you five minutes 90 cough il
up
L knew" the witness said. chat I was
innocent, and, seeing three men there and
no chance Of escape I made up my mind
to defend myself. I had no intention Of
killing anyone. but they We're all between
me and the door, which 1 supposed was
locked"
The Government was represented by As
The times., 1899-11-04

In accordance with the wishes expressed
a. the meeting held Thursday night. a com
milree Of the Northwestern Suburban Citi-
zens' Association called on The Commis-
siouers yesterday morning and presented
q set Of resolutions that were adopted re-
ga-diug the erection Of an engine house
in TenleyJown. The committee was headed
by C. c. Lancaster. president Of the asso-
citation who read the resolution and made
d short speech to the Commissioners in
explanation OF the views Of the association.
He said thar the citizens were aware that
the Commissioners had experienced great
difficulty iu securing bids for the engine
house. ana they knew that the District
authorities were not respousib bic for the
advance il the price Of building materials.
AT the same time. the citizens needed pro
lection from fire and at present they had
none
The residents were not particular as
20 the style OF engine house the Commits
sioners would erect If the balance Of
Sl5.5Go left from the appropriation for the
site and building was not sufficient to erect
The times., 1899-11-04
THE BLUEcoATs' INSPECTION.
Last Precincts to BE visited Todn,
and Result Given out Tuesday.

Inst IftclhctS to BE Visited Today
and Result Given out Tuesday.
Today viii witness the close of the an
nuaI inspection and drill Of the Police De
partment Three precincts are included in
the programme for this afternoon, the
seventh, eighth, and ninth. There were
10 drills yesterday, for Major Sylvester
was occupied with plans connected with
the removal Of Police Headquarters 10 the
new building. in c Street. between. Sixth
and Seventh Streets northwest.
The same party that has examined the
other precincts will make the rounds to-
day, including Major Sylvester. Captain
Austin, and Lieutenant Inspector Pearson.
Of the Police Department. and Lieut.
Burton r. Ross, of the Washington Light
Infantry Corps No intimation of the re
suit of the contest win be given until
after the parade next Tuesday. when an
nouncement Of the winning precinct will
be made
a careful account is being kept of the
averages made by the different stations in
drill and craftsmanship. in order 10 cor
rectly ascertain the successful command
All precincts have made a creditable show
ing thus far
The times., 1899-11-04
BITTEN BY A DOG.
An Animal Supposed TO Have Rum
Mad Attacks u. r. smith

large dog presumably mad, yesterday
created small sized panic in Seventh
Street southwest and Iacerated the finger
of B. r. Smith. of 92S Seventh Street south
west before it was finally killed
The affair occurred about o'clock, and
a number of people were on the street at
the time. Everybody made way for the
dog which cleared the neighborhood for
several minutes. Smith appeared in the
track Of the brute, and was attacked re-
sulting in his finger being badly bitten.
Sergeant Dunnegan and Policeman Her
bert. of the Fourth precinct station. finally
shot the dog Meanwhile Smith went TO
the Emergency Hospital where his wounds
were dressed.
The times., 1899-11-04
James Reed Injured.

MI James Reed struck his leg against a
cake of ice in such a manner as to bruise
it severely. 1t became very much swollen.
and panied him so badly that he could not
walk without the aid OF crutches He was
treated by physicians, also used several
kinds OF liniment and two and a half
gallons OF whisky in bathing it, but nothing
gave any relief until he began using Cham
berlaiu's Pain Balm. This effected almost
a complete cure in a weeks time and he
believes that had he not used this remedy
his leg would have had to be amputated.
Mr. Reed is one of the leading merchants
of Clay Court House, w. Va. Pain Balm
is unequaled for sprains, bruises and rheu-
matism. For sale by Henry Evans, Whole
sale and Retail Druggist, ana all drug
gists.
The times., 1899-11-04
SUES FOR MAINTENANCE,
Mrs. Miller Says Her Husband Re-
fuses TO support Her.

Mrs. Miller Says Her Husband Re-
fuses 10 support Her
A suit for maintenance was instituted
yesterday by Mrs. Lottie F. Miller against
her husband, Benjamin F. Miller through
her attorney, Edward French Mrs. Miller
states in her complaint that in 1898 her
husband filed suit for divorce against her.
but that 1t was dismissed by Justice Bar
nard, of the Supreme Court Of the District
in October last.
During the pendency of those proceedings
the court ordered that her husband should
pay 70 her alimony in the sum of S24 Der
month, and at the time of the dismissal of
the suit he was in arrears to her S2s Mrs
Miller also states that, as the result of her
marriage with the defendant, in the present
proceedings. there were born to her five
children, three Of whom are living ana
reside with her. She also declares her hus-
band refuses TO contribute TO the SUPPORT
of either she or her children
The times., 1899-11-04
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