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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Agulnaldo Has Appealed.

Manila, Aug. s.-(By Associated
Press. )-Aguinaldo has appealed to the
powers for recognition of "Filipino in
dependence" in a document dated from
Tarlac, July 81, and signed by Buen-
canine. 1t has been received by all
the foreign consuls at Manila, with
the request that they forward it to
their respective governments.
The Filipinos use the old argument
that they conquered the sovereignty of
these islands from Spain before the
signing of the treaty of Paris, and
therefore Spain was in no position to
cede them to the United States. They
argue the possession of 1000 Spanish
prisoners an eloquent proof of the
nullity of Spanish sovereignty, as when
they surrendered, Spain held them ir-
revocably lost" They then say: "Re-
plying to the Spanish commissions re-
quest, to release the prisoners because
Spain no longer has political interests
in the islands, we asked for treaty of
peace and friendship between Spain
and the Filipinos, whereby the prison
ers can be released. But the commits
sioners refused because it would
mean recognition of our independ-
ence. This is equivalent to saying that
the prisoners must stay in our hands
indefinitely, because their possession
is our most efflcacious method of adj
justing our account with Spain, and
obtaining from her O recognition of our
independence" The Filipinos claim
they conquered all the country except
Manila; that they co-operated during
the latter's surrender by surrounding
it. at a cost of thousands of lives. They
unassisted, except for sixty guns that
Dewey gave Aguinaldo; that Dewey
and the British and Belgian consuis
RECOGNIZE the Filipinos' sovereignty
by asking for passes to visit the coun-
try. They repeat the claim that they
have letters from the American con
suls and generals recognizing their SOW
ereignty and promising that Americans
would recognize their independence
(which was at the disposition OF the
powers" The Filipinos attempt to
make capital of the statement that
Dewey had such confidence that Ag-
uinaldo would observe and fulfill the
rules of war, that he gave him a hun
dred Spanish prisoners which the
--merican navy captured. Finally,
the Filipinos appeal to the powers to
use innuence at Washington to bring
to termination "the unjust war which
is devastating our country"
Spain 10 Negotiate.
Manila, Aug. s.-By Associated
Press 1.-The Madrid authorities have
ordered the Spanish commissioners
not to return to Tarlac. 1t is report
ed that two special commissioners are
on the way here from Spain to nego-
tate for the surrender of the Spanish
prisoners held by the Filipinos.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
TROOPS ARE LEAVING.
Minnesota and South Dakota Troop.
Are Starting Home.

Washington, Aug. S.-(By Associat-
ed Press Otis cables: "A three days
typhoon, rendering work on the bay
impossible, passed off the 9th inst.
The transport Pennsylvania leaves Ilo-
lilo for Cebu and Jolo this evening;
the Sheridan, with the Minnesota,
South Dakota, and the discharged sol
diers, left for San Francisco the 18th
inst; Valencia and zealandia, when
coaled, which will require ten days OF
good weather, will leave with the Mon.
tanas and fhe discharnad man y
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
At the BallinRall Hotel, OF
tumwa. Free consultation and
examination again
! Thursday,
Friday and
Saturday,
August U, IS and 10.
wilson Fife, Of EldonI.

This is what Mr.. Fife
says: 81 am 80 years old
and was born badly cross
eyed. On the 18th day of
April last / went to DR..
Onea1 at the Ballingall Ho-
tel in Ottumwa and had
my eyes Strengthened in
less time than it takes to
tell it. I have given them
a thorough test at hard
work on the farm and find
them strong and perfectly
satisfactory. DR.. Oneal is
skillful and honest, and /
gladly recommend him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

Hundreds are treated at
every visit. Incurable cases
turned away. Over 100 cas-
es of cross eyes cured here.
Cataracts and other causes
of blindness, and most all
diseases of the eye removed
without the knife. Hun
dreds of testimonials of
people you know have been
published in this paper.
Don't you owe it to your /.
self, friends and family to
srvac<sraka% Lse2
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23
School Report.

The following is the Ely School Re-
port for the month ending March
18th, 1905;
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23
oscEoLA NUGGETS.

The Character ball at Snake creek
on the 18th was good success. A num-
ber of Oseeola dancers were In attend
ance and report having had jolly good
time.
Walter Shellenberger has gone to
Idaho to see his sister Lulu, who has
been dangerously i'll. At last report
she was not expected to recover.
Mr.. Herman, an employee on the new
mill, was suddenly called home to Snake
valley on account of his wife's illness.
Sam and Gene Rudd have pulled up
stakes and gone to Utah.
W. F. Patrick has returned and is
shaping things up in a business like
manner. The mill is gradually being
put together, and the mines will soon
be put in shape to begin producing
some of the precious metal.
A dance win be given IN Marriott's
hall on the evening of the 25th inst.
Everybody is invited.
The payday ON the 18th inst. had the
usual good effect, which such occasions
do have-of bringing a few pocket
rattles' into circulation.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23

mill, known as the Star. Mr.. Leary
has fine reputation as millman, and
we gladly welcome such an experienced
man TO take charge of these extensive
operations.
Mr.. Tom Davis, the engineer who
superIntended the erection Of the new
Star mill is in town to-day Monday
and reports everything moving rapidly
towards completion. The company
were fortunate in having his services in
such an important undertaking, the
success of which means so much to
Cherry Creek.
Our Justice Court was the scene of a
very interesting case last week when
James Huey was tried before jury for
assault and battery on Antoine Young.
Both parties being well known it at
tracted much attention. Mr.. John
Baker, an eminent attorney from Eu-
reka. prosecuted and Mrs. G. G. Grey,
the only lady attorney in the State, de-
Tended. Considerable legal acumen was
displayed on both sides, but Mrs. Grey
won the jury and the verdict of not
guilty was returned.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23
LATEST NEWS MOTHS.

A dispatch from Kingston, Jamaica,
Monday says that Hon. John Sherman,
who Is passenger on board the Amer
lean Line steamer Paris, is not ia a very
favorable condition, being much weak
er and the doctors are discouraged. The
United States cruiser Chicago has been
detailed to take Mr.. Sherman on board
and convey him back to Washington.
The California legislature took l04
ballots for U. S. Senator without elect
ing a successor to Stephen NJ. White.
Legislators balloted all Saturday after
noon but the l04th was the last, IL bay-
ing been previously agreed to take no
more after that. The Legislature ad 2
journed sine die at 1854 Sunday, after
being in session all the previous night.
Mrs. Martha Place was electrucuted
at Sing Sing n. y, Monday morning
for numbering her step-daughter one
year ago. She killed her daughter W 1en
the girl was asleep by splitting her SIX
open with an axe, and pouring vltrol on
her face and 10 her mouth. The same
evening the woman lay IN walt FOR her
husband, and struck him In the face
with an axe. innirting a serious wound.
HAVANA. March 20.-Daring the riot
between the Havana police and the
populace last night, three policemen
were killed and about twenty-five per
sons were wounded on both sides. Pub.
lie opinion supports the police without
reserve.
In different wards three policemen
were assassinated while on duty. Th'
murderers erept up behind the officer
and stabbed them to death.
The police in all cases of conflict will
the populace have followed their order
and fulfilled their duties. When ap
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23
Salaries OF County Officers Re
duced.

Senator Comins informs us that a
bill was introduced by him in the Leg
stature, and Is now n law, which re-
duces the salaries of several OF the Of
fcials Of this county as follows: Treas
urer aud Assessor, from 81, 800 to 81, GOO
year; District Attorney, from $500 to
$500; and County Commissioners, from
300 to s3)0, and their mileage Is re-
moved. The change does not affect
the pres snt imcumbents of the offices,
1t becomes operative at the expira-
tion of their terms. The Senator ex-
planned that, In view Of the depleted
condition OF the county treasury, he
felt that the strictest economy was nee
essary, and that even at the reduced
salaries, the officers will receive suffi'
cient compensation for the service:
rendered.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23
Why Wouldn't This Work Here9

The Virginia City Report says: An
itinerant merchant whose outfit trav-
els on wheels arrived IN town some days
ago. Sheriff Quirk told him he would
have to pay taxes just like any other
store keeper. After some demur the
peddler offered to pay taxes on valu-
alton OF 1925, but the Sheriff declined
the offer and had the outfit appraised
by some local experts who placed on 1t
valuation of 81, 305 The tax on this
amounted to S85. % and the Sheriff col
lected poll-tax from the merchant and
his assistant bringing the total to 81,
p. This with S95 license fee brought
the total collection to S98, %, which was
fair haul considering the hard times.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23
Mysterious Disappearance.

The news came from Oseeola by the
last stage that Alma A. w. Gardner.
sheep herder In the employ of VIM.
Gregory, had disappeared from the
camp and was thought to have COM
mltted suicide. He left the camp in
Spring valley on Saturday morning,
armed with two revolvers and a rifle,
and accompanied by dog. About
three hours later, the dog returned to
the camp with piece of overalls, sat
urated with blood tied about his neck.
Charlie Miller and Jim Eagans we're at
the camp, and the latter started at once
for Hogum to get help and gave the
alarm, but up until Tuesday the man
had not been found. The last seen OF
him by his companions he was praying,
l-and his conduct altogether was SO
strange that it is thought that he prob
ably made away with himself in fit
of insanity.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23

have neither been absent one day nor
tardy more than three times and whose
recitations aud department have been
satisfactory:
Margaret Parker, John Clendenning,
Freddie Hip, COrrina Luchesi,
Louisa Riepe Susie Scott,
X T. PLUMSTEAD, Teacher.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23
CHERRY CREEK ITEMS.

DR.. Aseher IS on the streets with a
bran new team and buggy.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". N. McGill were viz
itors of their relative, Mrs. Frank.
Mrs. Miller has returned from a visit
East to her sister and was warmly well
coined by her friends.
Mrs. Frank Leach OF Glover valley,
sister of Mrs. Frank, has come TO visit
and nurse her sister.
Mr.. L. +. Sherburne, representing
Benham Trumbull 4 Co., Chicago liquor
merchants, is here buzzing our mer-
chants for orders.
Our town was we'll filled with visitors
to attend St. Patrick 5 ball and the
concert on Saturday, particulars Of
which will be found in another column.
Mr.. ]. D. Wood, the Idaho sheep
king and mining man, was here last
week to examine some Of our mines with
view TO Investing, but was few days
too late TO secure a gold property.
John Wearne has returned from Salt
Lake City and his visit will very likely
result in some large mining deals. Mr.
Wearne repo Is great mining activity
in the City, and a very favorable feel
ing towards Nevada enterprises.
The whistle was blown to-day at tbs
Star mill and part of the machinery
started up TO test it. 1t worked we
and by April lat we expect everything
will be running at full blast,
We are very sorry to report the III
ness OF Mrs. X. II. Frank. Mrs. Franl
has only recently returned from lon
visit to her parents in Ohio, and ha
a host OF friends here who deeply sym
pathize with her aud Mr.. Frank.
Mr.. Dennis Leary, late foreman
the Anaconda works at Montana, ha
arrived to take charge of the Glasgo
Western Exploration Company ne
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23
SAD NEWS
FROM CAVITE.
Will Bruce Probably a Vic
tim of the Insurgents.

The following extract from a letter
written by j. p. Cooper, dateds Cavite,
Philippine Islands, February 4th, to
Chas. Grunditz of this place will no
doubt be of great interest to the many
friends of Will Bruce who have been
anxiously awaiting further news con-
cerning his disappearance.
~ have some bad news TO tell you:
VIII Bruce and another one Of our boys
by the name of Houeyman, got pass
to go over to San Rogue, which is "A na-
tive town and in the hands OF the Insur-
gents (they got the pass last Monday
and this is Saturday, and were taken
prisoners as spies.
"At first the Insurgents denied any
knowledge of them. We found where
they we're in prison, aud Captain Lin
scott went over and told an Insurgent
officer that he knew where they were
and he wanted them liberated, which
they promised to do. Now they say
they are going to hold them and deal
with them as spies. 1t has been in the
hands of General Otis for day or two.
Don't know what he is going to do
about IL.
"Our boys, and In fact all the soldiers
on the island. are terribly worked up
over 1t. We are afraid they have been
made away with. II they have and we
have any trouble with the Insurgents,
God help every black D. that we
can draw bead on. All it needs now
is for the order to be given to march
against them, and il the boys have been
hurt they will be terribly revenged.
We are hoping for the best, but can't
find out anything-deiinite. The Insur-
gents claim they were too inquisitive
and were asking too many questions.
On the morning of the 9TH he wrote:
IL told you yesterday thought trouble
was not far distant They have been
sighting on the outpost over on the
Manila side all night and we can still
hear the firing from here this morning.
We fear the worst for Bruce and Honey
man. From present indications | think
we will all have hand in it before
many hours, or day or so at the least. :"
A letter was received here yesterday
from Ike Fox, dated Manila, Feb. llth
nearly one week after the above let
ter was written-which stated: Poor
Bruce was taken prisoner by the lnsur-
gents and his body cut all to pieces"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23
Mining Law Amended.

There were several changes made in
the mining law at the last session OF the
Legislature. the most important being
intended to simplify the method of
making location. The form OF She
notice is made inessential, provided the
stakes are properly set; the time for
completing the location work is ex-
tended from 80 to 100 days, and 1t Is no
longer required that affidavit be made
to the performance OF assessment work.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23

weather continues good. This is not
intended as permanent start, as the
mill Is not in proper condition, but 1t is
necessary to clean out the chutes and
drifts In the mine, which are becoming
clogged with ore.
Miss Florence Weber celebrated her
sth birthday yesterday afternoon with
party given to her friends. Sixteen
happy children. all under ten years OF
age, attended and we're delightfully."- en-
tertained by their little hostess with in
door games, as the weather was too In
clement for out-of-door sports. Fred :
die Hip ana Chester Paul won the first
prizes at a progressive work-making
contest Refreshments we're served at
o'clock after which the little guests
departed wishing Florence many happy
returns OF the day.
Harry Randall returned last Thurs
day from his trip to Kansas, bearing
evidence In avoirdupois that travelling
quite agrees with him. The last month
he spent in southern California with
the family of D. c. McQuitty, who, he
reports, is making a small fortune out
Of 50-acre hay ranch. Eight crops a
year are nothing unusual and hay is
selling at $40 ton. The land is water
cd by artesian wells aud Is not affected
by the drouth. Jim MeQuitty accom-
panied Mr.. Randall back as far as
Cherry Creek.
Senator Comins returned from Car
son last Friday morning and was fol-
lowed on Monday by Assemblyman
Paul and family. Though we may not
all approve of their positions on all
measures which came before the Legis-
lature, this much Is sure, they did
their duty iearlessly, as they saw 1t,
and are not afraid to look any OF their
constituents in the eye. With the ex-
ception OF the curly-headed sell-out
from Lincoln county, all the represen-
taiiyes from Eastern Nevada made an
exceptionally good record and though
they belonged to the minority, they
exerted powerful Influence in shelv-
ing number of obnoxious measures.
The Robust mill being still unpre-
pared to start, we have concluded to
quit prcphesying when the crushing Of
ore win begin. We visited the mill on
Tuesday and found four men at work
clulking tanks and adjusting the ma
chnery, so that everything will be in
ship.shape condition when the steam is
turned on. The management is pro-
ceeding with care and We can well af-
ford TO be patient, for the success OF
this company in treating its ores by the
cyanide process is of vital Importance
to the whole camp, which abounds 10
low grade gold ores.
Sam and George Parkinson left Tues
day morning for Starr valley, Elko
county. where the Parkinson boys and
Chas. Gerboth have leased a ranch and
about 600 head OF cattle from VIM.
Smiley. They have now gone to COM
plete arrangements, and will be back
for their family and household effects
In couple of weeks. Chas. Gerboth
followed them yesterday morning with
load Of furniture. We regret to see
so many OF our good citizens moving
away, but wish the boys the best of
fortune in their new undertaking. II
integrity, industry and enterprise count
for anything, they are sure of success.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23

preaching disturbers Of the peace, cour-
teously, in many cases, they were at
tackled before they had finished speak
ing. The agitation promises tocontinue.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-03-23

A. r. De Fluent, editor OF the Jour
nal, Doyestowii, Ohio, suffered for a
number OF years from rheumatism in
his right shoulder and side. He says:
"My right arm at times was entirely
useless. tried Chamberlain Pain
Balm, aud was surprised to receive re-
lief almost Immediately The Pain Balm
has been constant companion of mine
ever since and II never fails. For sale
by r. NJ. Clark, druggist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

seven soldiers of Colonel Mosby's COM
mand at Front Royal--though Sheridan
I'm a published report claims that dis
graceful distinctlon-they were soldiers
subject to the orders OF superior officer,
and bound to obey them. General Grant
was clearly responsible for those acts or
barbarity. He had ordered his subotul-
nate officers to hang Mosby's men, wnen-
ever and wherever found. without the for
mality of trial, and the officers had no
discretion In the matter, and seem to nave
been willing instruments In executing MS
his orders.
But" say his admirers, General
Grant was great commander. what
though women and children were driven
from their burning homes in the middle
OF the night, and In tho depth or winter,
10 perish from hunger and exposure.
General Grant was n great commander,
we are told. "Brutus was an honorable
mar" though he plunged his dagger into
the heart of his friend and benefactOr.
EFT III, Brute" was the plaintiye and dy-
ing exclamation OF the murdered Caesar
yet Brutus was an honorable man
What though the beautiful Valley OF
Virginia was ravaged with fire and sword,
the fields desOlated. the implements or
industry destroyed, and even the earth
forbidden 10 yield it's increase-"yet Cen
eral Grant was great commander
What IL an innocent and helpless fam
fly should give aid and protection to a
sick or wounded father or son, and was
forthwith seized and banished among
an alien and hostile people-yet We are
assured that General Grant was great
commander" and. moreover became In
after years a stanch friend OF Coionel
Mosby.
For this we ought to be grateful. ac,,
cordng to those aforesaid admirers, and
be ready TO condOne the atrocities COM
mitted not only with his sanction, but
by his positive and express orders.
go shame to men, devil with devil
damned,
Firm Concord holds, men only disagree,
OF creatures rational, though under
hope.
OF heavenly grace-snd God proclaim
ing peace,
Yet 4,r in hatred, enmity, and strife
| Among themselves, and levy cruel wars,
| Wasting the earth, each other 10 de-
stroy;
As II (which might induce accord)
Man had not hellish forces enough be-
sides.
That day and night for his destruction
wait" Respectfully,
Il. NJ. PARHAM.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
One Of Marchand's Discoveries.
(The BIRMINGHAM PostD


Little information up 10 the present
has been forthcoming as regards the
geographical and scientific results OF
Major Marchand's famous journey across
Central Africa, since for some reason,
the Paris Geographical Society has not
as vet thought tit TO invite the explorer
TO give an account of his travels at the
sorbonne. IT is therefore diihcult to
form an accurate estimate OF the import
ance of his contributions to geographical
knowledge; but in Anglo-African circles
the most interesting fact, and one that
NAV have the greatest influence upon
the economic development OF the Soudan
and the Nile provinces, which MAJOR
Marchand's mission has demonstrated
and which he has recently made known,
is the feasibility of almost uninterrupted
water communication from the congo TO
the Nile. have before me a sketch
nlan drawn by Major Marchand Oh ms
iournev. which shows that by the new
route opened up by his mission 1t Is pos
sIbla 10 60 out by boat from Brazzaviie
10 cairo. with the exception OF smaii
break OF seventy-six Kilometres from
Meme TO Tamboura, In the bahr-ei-
Ghazal. At Tamboura the water Journey
20 the Nile can ba resumed on the Gopo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
MAY REACH A CENTURY.
Interesting Mothers Meeting.

A most enjoyable mothers meeting"
was held by the Central WOman's Chris
tian Temperance Union yesterday at the
residence OF Mrs. j. j. King. i0j west
Marshall street. The meeting was open
ed with devotional exercises by Mrs. NJ.
Il. Lee. and "Work, for the Night Is
Coming" was sung An interesting talk
on Scientific Temperance instruction"
by Mr. Todd, a member OF the Legisla-
ture from Stanton, was listened 10 with
much interest. An able article on NY
giene in the School-ROom' was read by
Miss Moore. of Boston, Mass.
Mrs Starr, Of Winston-Salem. y. c..
superintendent Of mothers meeting. gave
a very instructive talk. There was an
instrumental solo by Miss Bessie Rowe.
and Miss Tefft read an article on the
Effects Of Narcotics" after which n
most elegant luncheon was served. About
fifty persons were present and number
Of names were presented for membership.
A vote OF thanks was given by the union
for the elegant entertainment, after
which the meeting adjourned.