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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
INC Archb1.liop ReIoice..

st. Paul, Nov. 2.-Archbishop Ire
land does not appear to be in the least
perturbed by the assertion that Gen
eral Funston is about to bring action
for criminal libel against him on ac-
count of his Chicago interview. He
laughed last evening upon being
shown the dispatch, and said:
"Why never accused General Funs-
ton of taking anything from church.
L was talking with some gentlemen in
Chicago, and there happened to be a
newspaper reporter present. Our con-
versation turned on the war in the
Philippines, and the reporter asked me
what l thought or knew about the re-
ported looting of churches by Ameri-
can soldiers. said that knew moth
ing Of the rumors, but said to the re-
porter: "A specific charge of desecrat-
ing a aSCatholic church with his own
hands has been made against General
Funston, and it is for him to prove
that it is not so. IL it is untrue he
should compel the one making it to re-
tract it. There have, been enough
charges along this line since the Phil
ippine war opened
81 cannot understand how it is that
General Funston should contemplate
bringing this charge against me. When
l gave the interview in Chicago had
no intention of criticizing General
Funston. In fact, it was my inten-
ton to defend the army. 1 felt that
the vague rumors and reports that
were being circulated were disquieting.
| am quite willing that General Funs-
ton should bring the charge against
me, and stand ready and willing to de-
fend myself, because l never accused
him of anything"
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MABEL sCHoFlELD CASE.
Corooer's Jury VIII Resume Investiga-
tiOnS Tonight

Des Moines, Nov. 2.-The coroner's
jur will resume investigation into the
Mabel Schofield mystery at an inquest
to be held at Coroner Ankeny's office
this evening at 1880 o'clock. 1t was
intended to begin the investigation
again last night, but til ejurymen
could not all be present. The coroner,
who is the only man who has yet fur
nished scientific explanation of the
case, intimates that there may be some
interesting evidence at the inquest to-
night.
1t has been learned that, while Mabel
Schofield's parents think it barely pos
sibly that she committed suicide, they
do not believe she did, and think she
was murdered
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REFUSED ApmIrTANcE.
Five GirlsNot Allowed to Return to the
Mitchellville Reform school.

Des Moines, Nov. 2.-Five girls con-
fined in the Polk county Jail for riot
ing at Mitchellville were taken back to
that institution Tuesday night, but
were refused admittance by the super
intendent. Six of the rioters were re-
turned in the afternoon, but after con-
siderable parleying the management
decided to take one, but firmly and
fatty refused to take the remainder.
Sheriff Stout and Detective Eli Har-
din accompanied the girls to the
school, supposing there would be no
trouble in getting them reincarcerated
as was the expressed desire of the
state board of control. When the
prisoners We're about to be turned over,
however, Mr.. Miller informed the Off
cial party that he could not and would
not receive them. He gave as his rea-
son the fact that the different manag-
ers had refused to take the girls into
their families. The reformatory is di-
vlded into families, a manager being
provided for each. The managers say
IF any of the girls are returned they
will hand in their designations. As
there was no other alternative, the
prisoners back to the Polk county Jail,
where they are again incarcerated.
This latter action has put a new
phase TO the situation, rendering it
more complex than at any time since
the outbreak occurred.
There was a lively scene in the corri-
dors of the Jail when the prisoners
were returned. it was regarded by
the inmates who We're left here yes
terday direct victory. As soon as
the girls We're returned to confinement
it was told that they had raised great
row at Mitchellville and the sheriff and
his officer were compelled to bring
them back. All who had gone to
sleep We're awakened and soon the
cells fairly rang with shouts of tri-
umph. The fact of the matter is, how
ever, the girls made little disturbance
at Mitchellville. Two of them wished
to return to Des Moines, one was in-
different and two cried to staysat the
school.
Just why Miller acted the way he
did was surprise to Sheriff Stout.
Miller was here day before yesterday
and returned with three of the girls.
1t was his idea to come up every two
or three days and take few of the
girls. SO that the school would be in
working order when the number Sc
lected by the grand jury was returned.
Sheriff Stout had some business at
Mitchellville yesterday, and told Mr..
Miller he would bring some of the
girls. This was agreed to, but when
the girls We're delivered the, above ac-
ton occurred. 1t is thought by many
that Miller will be removed at once.
Sheriff Stout called on the board OF
control yesterday afternoon. He will
give out nothing for publication other
than the board has decided to return
the prisoners to the industrial school
and that evidently means change in
the management at once.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
ED FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL
Chicago Inter-Ocean and Sew.
lbOr Leaders in Trouble.

ChWSS Nov. 2.-By Associated
Press. % rge w. Hinham, manag-
ing edit he Inter Ocean, and Mar
tin d. NJ John j. Ryan, Joseph
Sullivan, Croake and George
Z. Gubbins, lion labor leaders, We're
indicted by the grand jury on charges
of criminal libel and conspiracy, pre-
ferred by Fl. H. Kohlsaat, proprietor of
the Times-Herald and Evening Post.
All except Hinham signed an article
published in the daily Inter Ocean on
Oct. Is which called Kohlsaat an en-
bezzler and defaulter.
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VIII Expel senator Mason.

committee of the Tippecanoe club, a
strong republican organization, has de-
cided to expel United States Senator
Mason from its membership. The ac-
ton was taken on account of Senator.
opposition TO the policy of the
national administration in the Philip
niues
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Public Charities Conference

Bloomington, Nov. 22.-(By Associated
Press "A heavy snow storm did not
prevent a large attendance at the state
conference of public charities today.
At the morning session the subject,
'How Can Jails and Prisons be Man
aged SO They Shall Not Demoralize
Prisoners?" and Should Pu&ic Out
door Relief be Paid from the County
or Township TTeasuries?" were consid-
cred in series of papers and talks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
Three Children Perish in a
Burning House Near
Rowan.
WERE AT HOME ALONE.
Mother Leaves Her Three children In
House, Which Takes Fire From
Stove = Workmen Isxtin.
guish the Flames.

Cedar Rapids, Nov. s.-(special.)-
Yesterday Mrs. Owens, living near
Rowan, built q fire in the stove and
left three small children at home alone.
BY some means the house was set on
lire. Men working near discovered the
fire and went to the rescue. The fire
was finally eNtinguished, but not be fore
the three children were burned TO a
crisp.
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HArrLEsHlp LAUNCHED
Former American Girl ChrIstens the
Big Fighting Machine.

Chatham, England, Nov. 2.-(By As
sociated Press )-The first class battle
ship Venerable was launched today ac-
companied by scenes of unusual enthu-
siasm. The christening was perform
ed by Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, wife of
the secretary of the colonies. formerly
Miss Endicott, of Washington. The
vessel is about $4,000 tons displace-
ment and $4,000 horse power.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
FOR A COLONIAL BUREAU.
steps Will be Taxed TO Form One Un-
der the War Depertment.

Washington, Nov. 2.-(By Associated
Press.)-It was practically decided to-
day that a colonial bureau should be
established under the war department,
to take. direct charge OF ali matters
pertaining to our outlying dependen-
cies. The selection of a chief of the
bureuu is now under consideration.
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IS BLOCS1ADED.
Porto Cabello Closed to Commerce by
Two Cruisers.

Caracas, Venezuela, Nov. 2.-(Bv AS
sociated Press.)-General Castro, the
leader of the revolution in Venezuela,
has blockaded Porto Cabsllo, the only
port not occupied by Castero's forces,
with two cruisers. Commerce with that
port has been stopped. Castro has won
two victories over Hernandez and the
formers government is becoming we'll
established.
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Collision at Seattle.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 2.-(By Associa-
ted Press. 1.-The ferry boat, City of Sc
attic, ran into the revenue cutter, Pat
terson, at anchor this morning. There
is ! hole in the side of the cutter fif-
teen feet wide and eight feet high, just
above the water line.
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HOBART GAINING STRENGTH.
He Slept Through the Night without
Awakening-Pulse Regular.

Paterson, N. j., Nov. 2.-(By Asso-
ciated Press.)-The condition of Vice
President Hobart was unchanged this
morning. He slept throughout the
night without awakening. One of the
nurses said that Hobart's pulse during
the night had been regular and that he
appeared to fbe gaining some strength.
At $3.50 o'clock, however, A. A. Wilcox,
Hobart's business associate, said he was
trifle weaker.
morning came from Mckinley. 1t read:
Il am pleased to hear that your condi-
ton is improved. Mrs. Mckinley joins
me in sending love" Other kilograms
We're received, including the following
from Franz Schlaater, 1.-THE divine heal
err" II can cure you ii you will have
faith.''
Passes Good Night
Paterson, Nov. a.-(By Associated
Press. DIR. Newton gave out the fol-
lowing statement at 10 o'clock this
morning: "The vice president spent a
good night. He slept well from to Z.
ing, but is comfortable"
Resting Easily This Afternoon
Paterson, Nov, a.-(By Associated
Press AT / O'clock Hobart was rest
ing comfortably.
Paterson, N. J., Nov. 2.-(By Asso-
ciated Press )--At 2 o'clock this after
noon bulletin announced: There
has been no change in, the condition
of Mr.. Hobart since this morning. He
is resting comfortably and his pulse is
slightly stronger" (,
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wnl.be No Combination

Richmond, Va, Nov. 2.-(By Associa-
ted Press. The project to combine all
!, the threshing machine manufactures
N the United States has been success
full. 1t is likely that all options on
plants will be permitted to expire.
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Full Republican Ticket Will
be Elected Next Tuesday.
H. o. WEAVER's OPINION.
Says Republicans Will Poll Biggest
Majority in Years If the Full Vote
Comes sOut-Democrats Are
Well Organized.


patch to the Courier )-Chairman Wea-
yer of the republican state central COM
mittee said this afternoon in answer to
a request for statement in regard to
the campaign, that it has progressed
very satisfactorily thus far.
81 think I am safe in saying" he re-
marked, 'than there are more votes in
Iowa today for the republican ticket
than there have ever been before, and
if the full vote is polled next Tuesday,
I believe we shall have grand victory.
There is, however, the danger OF over
confidence that all republicans should
guard against. The election of the re-
publican state ticket by the majority
to which we are entitled will not be
assured by, staying at home and de-
pending upon our neighbors to vote
the republican ticket, or by expecting
that the democrats will not vote. The
democrats have never been as active
as during this campaign. They have
never before done as much work as
they are now doing. They have fine
organization for getting out the vote
and do not propose to allow anyone
who will vote for Fred White or the
democratic Legislative ticket to remain
at home on election day.
'sThey are making especial efforts in
many OF the Legislative districts and
expect that they will be able to carry
a number of the close districts, and
thus reduce the republican majority on
joint ballot and endanger the election
of a republican United States senator
to succeed Senator Gear. The republi-
cans of Iowa must see to it that every
republican vote is polled on next Tues
day. There should be at least 25O,OOO
votes cast for our ticket. There are
more than that number of republican
votes in the state and there is no rea-
son why at least that number should
not be polled.
"By doing so not only can the repub-
licans be certain of giving Governor
Shaw and the rest of the republican
state ticket the majority they should
receive but they can make declara-
tion of our faith in sound money as
against the Chicago platform, of our
belief i'll Mckinley as against Bryan,
who is endorsed by the democratic
state platform, and of our love and
gratitude for our noble soldiers and our
confidence in the justice of the cause
in which they fought.
.'This is no off-year in Iowa. Fred
White and his democratic assistants
made it one of the most important elec.
tions ever held in the state when they
began to traduce our soldier boys, and
the people of Iowa must resent their
statements by giving the republican
ticket and republican platform, which
stands by the boys, a rousiug majori-
sy."
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Jealousy XIII. Two

Chicago, Nov. 2.-(By Associated
Press. )-Andrew 81. Patterson. an Hi
nois Central railroad detective. early
this mornig shot and killed his wife
and then himself. Jealousy was the
cause.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
BLIZZARD RAGING.
st. Louis Experiences the First storm
of the Season Today

ST. Louis, Nov. 2.-By Associated
Press "A blizzard is raging here and
shows no signs of abating. Snow fell
for several hours but melted Us fast as
it fell. The. wind is high and the tenn
perature decidedly lower.
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showing In Ohio.

Bryan. Ohio, Nov. e.-(By Associated
Press Since daybreak furious snow
storm has been raging. 1t shows no
indication OF abating. -, =
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Private Joe PIfer Appointed

Washington, Nov. l.--Jos. W. Fifer,
former governor of Illinois, will sue
reed WI. Calhoun as a member OF the
interstate commerce commission.
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General White is Still Hold
ing His Position in the
Besieged Town.
WERE MANY CASUALTIES
twenty British Dead and a Hundred
Wounded Counted on the Field
Of Mondays Fight-Roers
Closing on Kimberly.

London, Nov. 2.-By Associated
Press.)-The war Office received dis
patch from Ladysmith at 9:25 o'clock
this morning, saying that General
White is holding his position.
Many Dead and Wounded.
London, Nov. e.-By Associated
Press.)-A Ladysmith special says:
Twenty British dead and hundred
wounded We're counted on the scene of
Mondays disaster, while $40 prisoners
We're sent to Pretoria.
Kimberley Holding Out.
HOMETOWN, Cape Colony, Nov. 2.-(By
Associated Press.)-Magistrate Harms
worth has arrived from Klipdara, and
reports there are 5000 Beers around
Kimberley, and all the roads are strict
1y patrolled. He says he passed close
enough to Kimberley to see the search
lights, and he was informed the de-
tenders Of Kimberley were satisfied
they could hold out, but were wearied
with the inactivity and hoped that q
relieving force would soon arrive. The
stories of the Boer victories spread rap
idly along the western border, and
Harmsworth estimates that over half
the Dutch residents of Buchuanaland
and Griqualand will join the Beers af-
ter the declaration OF annexation.
London Knows Nothing of a Victory.
London, Nov. 2.-By Associated
Press s.)-Nothing is known here OF the
report circulated in the United States
of a great British victory. at Lady
smith.
Many Fusilieers Captured.
London, Nov. 2.-By Associated
Press.) .)-Another list of the casualties
at Dundee was issued by the war office
today, and gives eighty-two non-com-
lnissioned officers and men of the Dub
lin Fusileers as missing, Indicating that
the Beers captured as many Tusileers
as Hussars.
No Moro Fighting.
london, Nov. 2.-By Associated
Press 1.-The war Office officially de-
clares that it has no information of any
further engagements at Ladysmith, or
of a British victory us reported in the
United States.
Have Taken Pomeroy.
Pietermaritzburg, Natal, Nov. 2-(By
Associated Press.)-It is reported that
the Beers have occupied parts of Zulu
land, and have taken Pomeroy, fifty
miles from Greytown.
Lieutenant Egerton wounded.
London. Nov. 2.-(By Associated
Press 1.-THE war office this afternoon
issued the following dispatch: "Chief
of Staff at Ladysmith to War Secre-
tary: Observation-Disclosures Edger-
ton, of ii. NJ. S.Powerful, was danger
ously wounded this morning by shell,
which injured his left knee and. right
foot. His life is not in danger at
present"
1t is inferred from this that the ar
tillery duel between the Beers and the
British continues, as Lieutenant Edger-
ton was = gunnery lieutenant with the
big naval guns.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
Daniel Burnes Dead.

st. Joseph, No., Nov. 2. (By Associa-
ted Press. Former Congressman Dan
lei d. Burnes died this morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Death of Ncbraska's War Governor.
Omaha, Nov. 2.-Alvin Saunders, the
great war governor of Nebraska, is
dead. He was in his SD year and his
death was due directly TO the infrmi-
ties of old age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
shamroclk snils for HONG,

New York, Nov. 2.-By Associated
Press. 1.-The defeated cup challenger
Shamrock and her tender, the steam
yacht Erin, left today for England.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
KANSAS REJoIcEs.
People of State Celebrate Return of the
Fighting Regiment.

Topeka, Nov. 2.-By Associated
Press. )-Kansas is today celebrating
the return of the fighting Twentieth
Kansas. Never before in her history
has there been such "a demonstration.
Tons of bunting has been used in deco
rating the city, Kansas avenue is a
mass of decorations. The electrical and
other decorations at the state capitol
are the finest ever seen in Kansas.
The railroads have been heavily tax
ed to handle the crowds that have been
pouring into the city since yesterday.
By noon today fully $4,000 people had
arrived.
Tie first section reached Topeka this
afternoon. As the train stopped the
multitude crowded SO close that there
was hardly room for the soldiers to
get off. Fathers and mothers pushed
through the crowd in frantic endeav-
or to find "their boy" The boys were
taken to the Santa Fe dining room
where dinner was served. The second
section arrived forty-five minutes lat
er and the scene YVES repeated. When
the remaining two sections arrive pa
rade will be formed to march to the
state house.
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Funston Talks at Emporla..

Emporia, Kan, Nov. 2-The approach
OF the train bearing the Twentieth
Kansas was announced by the blowing
of whistles and ringing of bells. The
schools closed and business was prac-
tically suspended, several thousand
people going to the train. In response
to calls Funston made short talk.
To reporter Funston said he did not
intend to sue Archbishop ireland for
libel, but would push the suit against
the San Francisco paper which pub
lished the story that he had rifed the
churches in the Philippines.
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Many Dead and Wounded

London, Nov. 2.-By Associated
Press.)-A Ladysmith special says:
Twenty British dead and hundred
wounded We're counted on the scene of
Mondays disaster, while $40 prisoners
We're sent to Pretoria.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

London, Nov. a.-By Associated
Press.)-The war Office received dis
patch from Ladysmith at 9:25 o'clock
this morning, saying that General
White is holding his position.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-01-19

ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
II where for 'The Story of the Philippines"
by Murat Halstead commissioned by the
Government as Official Historian to the War
Department The book was written in army
camps at San Francisco, on the Pacific with
General Merritt, in the hospitals at Honolulu,
in Hong Kong, in the American trenches at
Manila in the insurgent camps with AgunaldO,
on the deck OF the Olympia with Dewey, and in
the roar of battle at the fall of Manila. Bonan-
"a for agents. Brimful of original pictures
spot. Large book. Low prices. Big Profits.
Freight paid. Credit given. Drop all trashy
unofficial war books. Outfit free. Address, F.
T. Barber. Sec'y.. Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-01-19

"The motion is overruled," replied
the burglar.
81 appeal" rejoined the judge.
The two burglars consulted and the
spokesman then replied:
1.-THE appeal is allowed. The case
coming on before full tribunal of the
supreme court, that body is of the opin'
ion that the decree of the lower court
should be sustained, and it is accord
ingly so ordered"
Pocketing the watch, the court ad.
jOurned.
The PhilanthrOpist in front OF the
cell occupied by the the most aban-
doned criminal in the institution, a
young man who had hamstrung horses
FOR fun, thrown dynamite cartridges in
to stagecOaches to hear the noise, bored
holes in the bottoms of steamboats, to
see the passengers try to swim with
their clothes on, and in a spirit of mis-
chief held up railway train or two.
"What brought you here, my friend ?"
asked he.
"ReadIn' Peck's Bad Boy when was
a kid" replied the hardened william.
''lt's all right reckon" he added turn
ing again to his game of solitaire to
signify that the interview was at an
end, "only the same year they sent me
here the Teller that wrote Peck's Bad
Boy was elected gunner" -Chica 60
| Tribune.
M. Georges Clemenceau, who has
been so prominently before the public
In the Dreyfus affair as editor of the
Aurore, told good story in the French
chamber of deputies the other day.
Years ago, when he was mayor of Mar
tire, and at the same time deputy, he
opened dispensary in the quarter,
where advice was given free, for Glenn
enceau is specialist in skin diseases.
One day he noticed that he had just
one hour in which to get his luncheon
and go down to the chamber, where he
had to interpellate the government.
He called his assistant and said "How
many more patients are their wait
ing?"
"Six," replied the man.
One after the other had his case
diagnosed, and Clemenceau, after
another glance at his watch, said, Tell
the other two to undress at once, as |
have only two more minutes to wait"
One entered and Clemenceau wrote out
a prescription in the twinkling of an
eye.
The last man came in as naked as
the day when he was born. Clemen-
ceau eyed him for minute and then
said. "You are suffering from no skin
disease. What have you come here to
worry me fOr?''
The man looked at him aghast for
minute and replied: Skin disease? 1
never said | had skin disease. Your
man came in and told me to undress.
NJ. L. Depute, and [ did so. All l
wanted to ask you was to ask your in
fluence to get my sister place IN the
postoffice in Algeria
Clemenceau smiled, took his name and
did use his influence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-01-19
JANUARY
81 III ~
Clearing Sale y

We determined not to carry any winter stock,
therefore results the greatest of January
clearing sales of all
Mems and Boys Suits, Overcoats,
Underwear, shirts, caps, n1itts, etc.
The values offer unquestionably great,
and if you inclined to saving, at
tend this sale.
Mems Odds and Ends Of Winter Suits
and OverOOatS will 90 at
LESS Than COST of the Material.
Louis Albenberg,
Staples Block Saltwater, MINI.