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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
From Thursdays Daily.

FROM IuuTSQayS Ddily.
A marriage license was issued today
to j. L. Pelham and Miss Catherine Ly-
kins, both OF Kirkville.
Mrs. Jennie Arnold, of West Second
street, was called to Wayne county
this morning by the illness of her
brother.
Mrs. George Hills has returned to
her home near Agency, after a visit
with her uncle, Henry Webb, 200 Web.
ster street.
The meeting of the Woman's Suf-
frage Association which was to have
been held at the home of Mrs. Emily
Phillips next Saturday, has been post.
poned until further notice on accoun,
of sickness in Mrs. Phillips family.
The payment OF taxes in this county
has been better this year than for sew.
eral years past, and consequently the
publication of the delinquent list will
be smaller than ever this year. The
list will be printed next week and the
sale will take place on the first Monday
in December.
The ceremonies attending the dedi.
cation of the Swedish Lutheran church
in this city, which were to have been
held some time within the next two
weeks, have been postponed until some
time in January. The committee hav.
ing the matter in charge found that
tho church furniture, which was ex.
pected to arrive this week, would moi
get here until the middle Of mex,
month. ~
The case of Mary E. Order, Of
this city, VS.. William o. Bennett
special administrator of the estate Of
Noble Warren, deceased is TO be tried
in the federal court TAT Indianapolis
Ind, Nov. Is. The. case involves $4o,-
900 and the cause Of action is based up
on note given blythe ldeceasedto tho
plaintiff many years ago. Jaques &
Jaques are attorneys for plaintiff, and
will leave for Indianapolis to conduct
the prosecution Of the case, in few
days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
400 Cats wanted.

I will pa 10 cents apiece for cats
that must be at least six months old,
and weigh at least five pounds, to be
delivered in the. rear OF the Palace
clothing house, dream sale building
Thursday afternoon, Nov. 8, 1899, be.
tween the hours OF and 6 o'clock. F.
j. Schenck.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
Big Corn.
rom Tuesdays Daily.

i. J. Newquist, prominent farmer
residing near Dudley, was in the city
today and called at the Courier office,
displaying a sample of corn raised on
his farm this year. He said it was
from a field that will yield sixty bush
els per acre, and it was nine and half
inches long, and three inches in diane
ter. Many of the grains were three.
fourths of an inch long, and all togeth-
er 1t was monstrous ear. Last sea-
son Mr.. Newquist said the same varie.
ty of corn yielded ninety bushels per
acre. III.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

If a mans best friend is his money
don't go back OF, your friend but go to
The Hub and get your moneys worth
Cash will do more than credit every
time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
$1,000 for a Pure Black Ca.

I will pay $40 for a pure black cat
must weigh ten pounds or over and be
at least one year old, Thursday, Nov. 0,
between and o'clock p. M. to be de.
livered at the rear of the Palace cloth
ing house, dream sale building. II. j.
Schenck.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
Semi Weekly Courier
CHANeINo ADDRrss.

Subscribers wishing their address changed
will please give the name of the Post Office to
which the paper has been sent as we'll as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
changed to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

An ordinary boy can beat a good
man in running business provided the
boy, Is, on a cash basis and the man
tied down by the credit hoodoo. The
Hub sells clothing on a cash basis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

W. Fl. Boston is now located at the
old stand on Court street with com.
plete and new line of harness, collars,
whips, robes, etc. Special attention to
repairing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Gents, youths and boys overcoats,
suits, hats and caps, gloves and mitts,
etc., all go at wholesale prices at the
Palace clothing house Dream sale. F.
III. Schenk manager.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
Special stove Sale

Heating stoves S2.4s, $s.4s and up TO
$25. We guarantee to save you from
81 to SIS on stove.
j. a. Phillips Furniture Store.
Ryder's Old Stand,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

When you wish to see the difference
between cash buying and credit prices
call at the Hub. Cash beats credit ev-
cry time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

We are sorry that so many customers
could not be waited on yesterday, but
will have more help in the future.
Dream Sale Palace clothing house, F.
j. Schenk, manager.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Is cent suspenders go at &c; zoe ones
at 13c, Csc ones at 19c, 35c ones at 23c,
and SOC ones at 39c, at the Palace
C. II. d. sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
Great winter Sale

of felt boots, overshoes and warm
lined shoes, all prices, great bargains.
See Famous ad
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Buy your oyercoats at wholesale
prices at the Palace dream sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
1s Boyd Overcoat. AK 70 1sl for u 5o.

These coats are poorer than The
Model (J. b. SAX cares to handle, and
although the price was So, and they
cost The Model $2.37i4, we will close
them out for $3.50. Come quick If you
want one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
/ aides So. so Shoes.

We have very fine line as well as
large assortment of ladies' $3.50 shoes
this year, in the vici kid, box calf,
chrome calf and kangaroo calf feathers,
j that, are conceded to be the best wear
ers in the market. They are nicely
made and finished as we'll as $500 and
$500 shoes, with Goodyear welt soles
and latest English toes.
Come in and look them over while
the stock is new and complete and you
will be surprised at the cheapness Of the
prices.
o. G. STEVENS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Duck coats, soveralls. Jackets, etc., all
go at wholesale prices at the Palace
clotking house dream sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
Heating Stoves tor sc AS

the best lines of coal and wood heat
ing and cook stoves in Ottumwa. j. A.
Phillips Furniture and Stove Store,
Ryder's old stand.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Gloves and mits, hats and caps, a
wholesale prices. Dream sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

We do as we say. This is no humbue
at the Palace G. H. dream sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
SOUTH orrUmwA NEWS.
f,rom Tuesdays Daily.

from Tuesdays Daily.
Mrs. A. f. Dodd and children. OF
Agency, have returned home after a
visit at the Sherman York home, on
Ray street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Eaton returned
to their home at Trinidad, COL, today.
They were called here several weeks
ago by the death of Mrs. Eaton's moth
er.
Miss Maude Moss departed Sunday
for her home at Batavia, after an ex-
tended visit at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Milton White, 1O6 South Adella
street. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Musgroye, of Web
ster, who have been visiting Mr.. Mus
groves parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. S.
Musgrove. of COS Barden street, re-
turned home last evening.
The funeral services of Ellen, the
six months old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vim. Helpin, were conducted this
afternoon at o'clock by Father Ward
from st. Patrick's Catholic church, The
remains were laid to rest in the Cath
Ole cemetery. G
From Wednesdays Daily.
Mrs. Jacob Eikenberry, of 11s North
Davis street, is visiting at the home OF
relatives at Frederic.
Mrs. John Hansell. Of liz South Will
lard street, departed yesterday for a
aln% 4
Miss Bessie Chisman entertained her
friends at Halloween party, last ev-
ening, at her home, 4o4 Church street.
Miss Alice scully very pleasantly en-
tertained a few Of her friends at a tat
| fy pull, at her home, 400 Chester aven-
ue, last evening, !.
Mrs. j. w. Conwell and children re-
turned to their home at Loyilia yes
terday, after a pleasant visit at the
home of Mrs. Sarah Logan, 212 North
Moore street. ANS
Miss leila Sallee entertained few
of her girl friends at Halloween par
ty last evening, at her home, 100 South
Schuyler street. The evening was spent
in games and music. Dainty refresh
mentS We're served, g3t
A ghost party was given by the Miss
es Fannie and Minnie Rupe last even
/ ing at their home on Moore strees.
The guests were dressed as ghostly as
possible, and during the evening ghost
stories We're told. Refreshments were
served -. ,...,s.
Yesterday, while Ben Benson was at
work in the machine shop, he had the
misfortune to get his right arm badly
bruised between the elbow and wrist.
His arm was caught between one Of
the broad belts and wheel, taking it
around the wheel once.
From Thursdays Daily.
The infant child of MIR. and Mrs. Art
McVey is very i'll at the home OF its
parents.
Mrs. C. Church returned home this
morning from visit with relatives at
Frederic.
Mrs. Lydia Thomas and daughter,
Miss Lenora, are visiting with relatives
in the country this week.
Elmer Rose and Miss Alta Chisman
We're united in marriage last evening
at 8 o'clock, at the home of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, C. r. Chisman.
near Bidwell.
Shoe men say, Church you are fool
ish. Selling shoes for such small pro-
fits. People do not appreciate what you
are doing for them. You would think
they do if you could see how they car
ry away all kinds of footwear from the
South Side shoe store. Abe Lincoln
was right when he said people are not
all foolish.
We are sorry that so many customers
could not be waited on yesterday, but
| will have mora heln In the fn4,,.a
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
Don't fail to read the Hub advertise,
ment in this issue of the Courier.
Notice..

The household goods of Mr., N. G.
Hill are for sale at private sale, at his
residence in Highland Center. Stoves,
furniture, beds, bedding, carpets, etc.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Underwear and sox at wholesale
prices at the dream sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Read the Hub announcement this
week in the Courier.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

the galace clothina housa dsea5n .ale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Great Bargains In shoes
at the Famous this week. See their
new price list
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Cut prices on entire stock OF Palace
clothing house, 219 E. Mnin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02
From Wednesdays Daily.

Mrs. Jacob Eikenberry, of 11s Mort
Davis street, is visiting at the home 9
relatives at Frederic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Mrs. John Hansell, Of liz South Will
lard street, departed yesterday for I
visit with relatives at Frederic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Miss Bessie Chisman entertained her
friends at a Halloween party, last ev-
ening, at her home, 404 Church street,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-02

Yesterday, while Ben Benson was at
work in the machine shop, he had the
misfortune to get his right arm badly
bruised between the elbow and wrist.
His arm was caught between one OF
the broad belts and wheel, taking it
around the wheel once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
SAW THE BEEF CANNED.
Court of Inquiry Puts in Another Day a
Chicaso's Stock Yards.

Chicago. March 1.-THE court Of in
Cuiry resumed its investigation Of beef
yesterday by examining the processes Of
preparation at the stock yards. Sever
al packing houses were inspected. most
Of the time being spent in examining
the methods of one of the companies
which deals exclusively in canned goods.
The various stages from killing the beef
to labelling the can. were witnessed DI.
BiGelOw. who is with the court Is ex-
pert. got samples Of the fluid which re-
mainec in the watts after the meat had
Leen boiled for canning. and Will exam
inc il TO determine the quantity of nu-
trinent il contains.
The court was at Armour's when
lunch hour arrived and the center Of
the board set by Manager Meeker was
a stew made from a can of beef that
had been to Porto Rico and back. 1t
was eaten and relished by the guests to
a man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
AMERICAN ADVANCE.
Preparations for Forward Move
in the Philip
pines.
TAKE PLACE VERY SOON

Last of Spanish Soldiers Depart From
the ArchIpeIago-shIp Loading With
Money to Pay Cuban Army-ScIf-sac-
rincing Heroes I'm the Savy-Miles Beef
Charges Inquiry Begin Testimony in
Chicago.
Manila, March II, 3 p. m.-Exten-
sive preparations are being made for
a general advance of the American
forces. The movement will probably
take place soon. All is quiet, how
ever, along the line. The last batch
of Spanish soldiers numbering $50,
excepting the few in the hospitals,
mbarked TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
BANK HAD BEEN ROBBED.
| Concern at Amherst. Wis. Is Looted for a
Large sum.


Amherst. Wis. March 11.-When the
officials of the Bank of Amherst opened
the office yesterday it was found that
il had been broken into and robbed. The
particulars could not be ascertained,
but the theft is believed to have been
a large one. There is no clue to the
robbers. Both the safe and the vault
had been cracked open with explosives
and entrance to the bank was probably
made by the use Of skeleton keys.
The bank is capitalized at $4,000 and
there was large quantity Of cash on
hand at the time Of the theft. L. \.
Pomroy. cashier of the bank. could not
make any statement as to how much
the bank had lost. c. NJ. Nelson Is
president of the institution.
L. a. Pomeroy. cashier of the bank.
estimates the cash taken al about s5,27O.
Notes and other commercial paper were
scattered about the floor of the vault
and the bank Will probably not lose
anything except the cash. a rewsrd
Of $500 is offered for the capture Of the
robbers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
MILES BEEF INQUIRY.
commencement OF Testimony Before tn,
Court in Chicago.

Court In Chicago.
Chicago, March 11.-The military
court Of inquiry into the Miles beef
charges began taking testimony here
today. The first witness was Mai.
Smith, Skaters adjutant-general dur
ing the Santiago campaign, being
made ma ior OF commissary in the lat
ter part of July. lie never heard any
official or unoiiicia! complaints as to
rations. He ate canned beef him self
and frequently refrigerated beef
of which he issued thousands of
pounds daily. 1t was of excellent
quality, in frst-class condition. If any
was spoiled. it must have been due to
the delay of delivery to the troops.
He always tried to have it delivered in
the cool of the morning. He had no
reason to believe the beef was treated
with prescrvatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Appointed by Governor Tanner.

Springfield. Ills. March 11.-Governor
Tanner has appointed Emery Birks. OF
Chicago. n state fish warden for Cook
county. and Daniel McMann. of Fox
lake to a similar position. The gov
ernor removed Philip Goethe. of Chi
caEo. and l.. L. Moeschler. of Lyons
from the offices of state fish wardens
for those localities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Germany Buying Spanish Islands.

New York. March IA dispatch to
The Herald from Manila says: Gen
eral Rios. commander of the Spanish
forces, resigned. owing to the fact that
the government at Madrid consulted
with the archbishop of Manila as to the
best means of iberating the Spanish
prisoners. on receiving satisfaction n
resumed his office. Spain now requires
him to occupy the Caroline, Marianne
and Pelew islands. before handing them
over TO Germany. which is apparently
the purchaser"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Strikers Prevent Men from Working.

Denison. Tex. March IA serious
aspect Of the strike situation was mani
tested yesterday when the striking min
ers interfered to prevent twenty five
miners from returning to work at mine
No. At Lehigh The mines at LehISh
and CoaIgate are consequently idle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Poor Little Joe"-Poor KipIins.

New York. March 11.-Crable to keep
Kipling in ignorance Of his favorite Jo-
sephine's death the news was broken to
him last night by DR.. Durham. The
blow was a heavy one. but the father
bore up bravely. How long was she
iIl?' he asked. He was then told as
much as the attendants thought wise.
Tears stood in the poets eyes and he
murmured half to himself. half aloud.
Poor little Joe" 1t was thus he al
ways called the little ore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Big Fire In Mountain Grove.

Mountain Grove. Mo. March IL
The most disastrous fire in the his
tory of the city occurred today.
Eight brick business buildings with
contents were entire destroyed. Only
by the most heroic efforts was the re
mainder of the business portion of the
city saved. The loss i $3.50. 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
sHAwNEEToWN DAMP AGAIN
Ohio Slowly Spreading Over the Town
Through the Broken Leyee.

Shawneetown. Ills. March 1.-THE
Ohio river has been running into Shaw
neetown through the break in the north
levee for a couple of days. 1t is COM
ing slowly and only with the natural
rise Of the river. Knowing that the
flooding Of the town was inevitable. the
break made in the Ievee last April not
having been repaired. the citizens pre-
pared for its coming.
There Will be no wrecking of property.
as was the case in ther ofwater last
spring. and probably no loss of life. The
gauge marked AZ feet last evening and
will probably reach 10 feet. This Will
barely go over Main street. and will not
reach any of the business houses, though
business is practically at a standstill
on account of the food.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Got a Bullet from Big Mary"

Portland. Ind. March 11.-Shortly be-
fore midnight Frank Whitesen went to
the saloon in DunkiTk kept by Big
Mary" O'Donnell and demanded ad-
mittance. Being refused he commenced
kicking the door. The woman at lasr
opened the door and fired at Whiteseli
with a revolver. the ball striking him
just above the right temple. penetrat-
ing the skull. The wound will un-
doubtedly prove fatal. Mrs. O'Donne.l
i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
senator sawyer Sol Nerv nl.

Oshkosh. Wis. March 1.-THE report
in Milwaukee to the effect that former
Senator Sawyer is in a serious condi- =
tion and in danger on account of threat
cned blood poisoning is vigorously
denied by his relatives and friends here
The former senator had a cold and an
attack Of quinsy. but is practically over
IL and is about town almost daily to
transact busingz=
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11

Mrs. Fatpurse-Iou paint pictures
TO order, don't you?
Great Artist-Yos, madam.
Mrs. Fatpurse-Wen, i want land
scape, with lots of deer and ducks and
quail and partridges and pheasants and
cattle and sheep and pigs, and so on,
you kuew, and put a lake and an ocean
in-fresh and salt water, you know
and be sure TO have plenty of fish swim
ming around, because it's for the din
ing room.-Boston Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Adjourned TO Next Tueday.

Springfield. Ills. March 1.-THE SEN
ate met yesterday with only three
members present. An adjournment was
taken uEtiI $50 O'Clock Monday after
noon The house advanced large num-
ber Of important bills and also ad-
journed TO Monday at ; 2. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Gives Much Money Away.

Chicago. March 11--In the Will of John
Quincy AGams. which was filed for pro-
bate yesterday. the sum of $50, OCO is
bedueathed for public purposes. OF this
amount the American Sunday School
Union gets 10000: Rockford college.
Rockford. Ills. 1000. and the Ameri-
can Bible society $4,000 About $50. 900
is divided among local semiuaries and
societies Adams was a prominent mem
ber Of the board Of trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
HERE ARE TWO BRAVE MEN
Saval Onicers Who Decline Promotion In
Self Sacrificing Spirit.

Washington, March II. Rear Ad-
miral HiGginson has declined the pro-
motion offered him by the depart
ment on the ground that his services
have not been of such conspicuous
merit to warrant il.
Lieut.. Aaron Ward has also declined
promotion because by accepting it he
would prevent his classmate from
reaching the flag rank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11

Chicago, March 11.-More than 5000
employees Of the roadway department
of the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific
are TO be made happy by an increase
in pay. Commencing at once every
section hand and employe of the road
Way department on the whole system
will have his wages advanced from to
~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
SinnilaritN.

While Frederic Remington was in the
west he observed a well executed por-
trait in a dark room ON the wall of q
cabin and asked whose picture it was
That's my husband" said the wo.
man of the house carelessly.
But il is hung with fatal effect, I"
urged the artist.
$50 was my husband" snapped the
yyOp,au
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
PAY FOR CUBAN ARMY.
A Ship Full of Money Being Loaded in
New York.

New York. March 1.-The trans
ferring of funds to pay the Cuban
army to the transport Meade began
this morning. The subtreasury money
was guarded by a squad of picked
men OF the 18th infantry and the
private armed guards and police. Ten
trucks were used. Half the money, or
Il million and half, was removed this
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Combine IN Bricks in wisconsin.

Appleton. Wis. March 11.-AIl the
brick yards at Neen9h. Menasha. Kau-
kauna, Green Bay, Depere, Duck Creek
and this city. fifteen in al. have formed
a combination 10 be known as the Fox
River Brick and Tile company. The
principal office will he located here. The
combine is capitalized at 500. 000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
AmerIcans Ahead in Che.. Tournament.

New York. March 11-Plav was re-
sumed in the international chess
match for the Ncwnes championship
Showalter won over Atkins in 80
moves. Noight and Jacobs drew af-
ter II moves. The score then stood
two games TO one in favor Of the
Americans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
President Harper and Yale.

Chicago March 11.-President Harpsr,
of the Chicago university. said last night
that the report that he had been Of
fered the presidency of Yale college
was without any foundation. II had not
been offered him. he said. and if it had,
the chances were he would not leave
Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
THIS MAY BE OUR BLIZZARD.
Terrific storm of Rain and Wind in Okla
homa. Which May Freeze as 1t Comes.

Oklahoma City, Okla, March II
\ terrific wind storm visited this
place early this morning, coming
from the southwest. For half an
hour il blew gale and rain fell in
sheets. Nearly hundred houses
were blown down. No lives were
lost. The damage ~ $50, 900.