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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
LOST TIME land MONEY.
Dusty Diamond Party Faila to Find
Gold In Alaska.

Seattle. WASH, Aug. 1s.-W. H. Rose
caulp, of Chicago, who was a member
of the Dusty Diamond party of Chica-
go, has returned from Alaska with an
interesting story concerning the for
tunes of that party, which was COM
posed of fifty. men, members of the
Chicago fire department and manufac-
turers of that city.
! They sailed from Seattle in May.
1897, intending to 60 to Dawson City.
Through i'll luck they reached St. Mi
chael's late and were detained there
until it became tpo late to make the
trip up the river. Then they headed
for the Fish river country, in the 60
lovin Bay district, from which good
reports were coming. There they
have remained ever since. The expedi-
ton outfit cost $4,000. $1,000 being
put into the proposition by every men,
Der of the party. After sixteen
months of hardships and privatons
they have beens enabled to. draw put
$500 to the man. The party is now
broken up and dispersed.
Thirty-nine of the men worked
steadily through June and July Set
Ting on some claims owned blythe
party on Ophir Creek. small tributa-
ty to the Neukluls3riyeri in, the Goloyin
Bay country. For this two months
work they got only $4,000, which. was
divided pro rata among the fifty men.
Bedrock they found eighteen inches to
four feet below the surface. There
EAyasSan immensetsamount,so of water in
The creek and a great deal ,of dam had
tie be built in order TO make it possible
to sluice at ALL Throughout the long
winter months The party worked la
boriously, cutting lumber and prepar-
\ ing for the siuice. Winter was passed
without great hardship owing to the
abundance of fuel and the large
amount of supplies on hand. df,
Finally, coming TO the conclusion
that the Dusty Diamond expedition
was not to be a success. the members
decided to liquidate and wind up the
affairs of the company. They sold
the steamer, which cost them $4,000,
for $1,000 to the Alaska Exploring
Company. They sold lot of their
goods. and during the open season
made some money with the steamer.
Twelve OF. the party returned to Seat
tie by the Alliance, Captain Sieger,
who headed the, expedition, and was
once a captain III the Chicago fire de-
partment, left the country some time
ago withia mum Der of Others.
E. A. Plummef, of Port Townsend,
who as a member Of the schooner Elk
party, all of whom it has been previ-
ously reported, persisted last winter In
Kotzebuex Sound, has arrived here.
He brings news that only five mem
bers oil, the party died, as follows;
Frank johnson, mate, Of Port Blake
ly, Wash. !, hi, e,.. .,,,s L
i, Frank Ruler. Bay City, Mich. 4 "a,
!, Duncan Mccall, Roscoe. Ill I,
Wis. s5s.3.5,. 5Ati :. 8
Charles Smith, captain, Of Port
Blakely, Wash.
Thelremaining members Of the par,
ty, consisting of Plummer, J. G.. Nor
ris, Duluth. MINI; A. j.. Hilton. Bay
City, Mich. and z. j. Netter. Scran.
ton, Pa. We're saved from death by a
rescue party from the Quaker Mission
at Cape Blossom t.,a,4, &
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place of the Olympia's, as the music
ians of the warship will not be in coli
dition to stand the fatigue OF the long
march while playing.
The admiral is fully recovered and
is looking extremely well.
New York, Aug. 1S.-In accordance
with the latest word from Admiral
Dewey, it has been decided that the
naval parade in his honor shall take
place on Saturday, Sept. 80. There will
be no public ceremonies on Sunday,
but all possible will be done for the
enjoyment of the visitors who will lie
in town. The reception of the admi-
raj atthe city hall and the great mill
tary parade will take place on Mon
day.
The proposition for a civic parade
on Tuesday conflicts with the first of
the Columbia-Shamrock races. The
e;aoi shrd cmfw vbgk xii .mfwy Earr
matter IS still open.
The following cablegram from .Ad-
miral Dewey. addressed to Gen. Daniel
d. Buttertieid. the chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee of The Hcwcv day
committee, was received yesterday.
Leghorn. Aug. l+.-General Butter
field: Letter of Aug. received. Will
reach the lower bay without fail on
Friday, Sept. 20. Ready for parade on
Saturday morning. Dewey.
1t is proposed to illuminate the East
river from Wards Island to the Bat
terry. and the North river from Clare
mont to the battery
The statue CT. Liberty will also be a
blaze of light, end the entire upper bay
will be on fire the night OF the admi-
rails arrival. 1t is proposed to have
nine independent displays Of fireworks
in the several burroughs. The most
conspicuous determination VIII he on the
Brooklyn bridge.
Chief Engineer Martin has elaborated
the plan for a great sign thirty-six feet
high and 800 feet long, with the words,
welcome, Dewey!"
1t will be composed of s.Ooe elect, ic
lights and can be read from Sandy
Ao,S. ~
Search ligats will be placed eu the
towers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
Table Glass Combine.

Pittsburg, Aug. IS. The glass table
ware manufacturers of the country,
who are interested in the combination
known as the National Glass company,
met in this city yesterday. The meet
ing adjourned last night 20 meet one
week hence. when officers will be cleo
ted and the combination completed.
1t is expected that the new company
will be ready for business about the
first of the month. Not more than
three concerns will be on the outside.
The combination embraces thirty of
the best glass tableware factories in
The country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
RETURN OF SOLDIERS.
Governor Shaw's Plan Not Understood
by the People.

Des Moines, Aug. 1s.-The dispatch
es have said that the scheme for bring
ing the members home from San Fran
cisco at public expense, contemplates
that The Fifty-first Iowa regiment
shall be brought to Des Moines. This
is not true. The plan contemplates
that the expenses of the boys shall be
paid from San Francisco to their
homes. They will be taken directly
to their homes. They may enter the
state at Council Bluffs, Pacific juno
ton or on the Santa Fe. In either
case they will not be taken to a gen
eral rendezvous but will go directly to
their homes.
Another mistake has appeared in the
1t has been said that the
.scheme,is for the governor to draw the
money ont OF the state treasury and
the members of the legislature shall
sign an agreement TO vote to reim-
burse the state. This is a mistake.
The governor will secure the money on
his personal credit and advance it for
the $4,000 expenditure necessary. The
reimbursement will be to him and not
to the state. The resolution drawn by
the representatives of the cities Which
sent companies out with this regiment
mis-states the case and provides that
the state will he reimbursed. The
governor has no legal authority to
touch a cent in the state treasury for
this or for any other purpose, of the
same kind. He has soaheld and will
not fake the state money to- pay the
expenses referred to. tHe will raise it
on his personal credit The bill for
which the members of the assembly
are expected to- vote will provide for
his reimbursement. 30 A3'3f,i'; 81
Mayor MucVicar. of Des Moines,
attended the meeting of the represent
tatives of the cities. He advocated the
use of the money whether lawfully or
unlawfully taken from the treasury.
He said the state-like the city of Des
Moines-could afford to violate the
law.
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mean that all the appointments will
be made. from it. The presidents pol
icy of putting the volunteer regiments
in command of regular army officers
is generally commended, and, should
additional regiments be recruited it
is more than likely the same policy
will be pursued in selecting their
field officers.
That the campaign will be yigor-
Gus one when fully entered upon at
the end9of the rainy season cannot be
doubted. Several dynamite guns are
to- be used, and Lieut.. NJ. c. Buckley,
of the Third artillery, has been reliev-
ed from recruiting service for the pur-
pose of taking charge of these guns.
The quartermaster general is cndeav-
oring to secure more transports in Or
der to get all of the new recruits across
the Pacific by the end of November.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
.Delgnan.s Latest Move.

Boston, Aug. 17,Osborn w. Deig.
nan, the young. sailor who stood at the
wheel of the Merrimac in. Santiago
harbor, has reported at the Charleston
navy yard and Joined the gunboa,
Marietta as its chief hoatswain's mate
Deignan recently returned from Ma
Mia, being sent home by Admira
Dewey torbe mustered out and pre-.
pare for his entrance to the naya
academy He has declined that honol
for personal reasons. and will con,
time in service as chief boatswain's
mate, the petty officers berth te
which he was immediately promotes
after the Merrimac incident. He will
be soon advanced. however. TO a war
rant officers position of carpenter o.
that of gunner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
TO MEET OLYMPIA.
Sampson and His Fleet Win be the
First to Greet Dewey.
The NAVY WILL DO HIM ALL HONOR
The Squadron Will Probably Sail a
Days Distance From New York
and Escort the Victor of
Manila Into Harbor.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-Orders have
been issued by Acting Secretary Allen
to Capt. Robley ID. Evans, who COM
manded the battleship Iowa during the
war with Spain, directing him to con-
fer with the Dewey reception commit
tee of New York and with Rear Admit
raj Sampson respecting the navy's par
ticipation in ceremonies incidental to
the homecoming of Admiral Dewey.
Rear Admiral Sampson has beensdi-
rected to prepare program for the
ships of his squadron in the reception
of the admiral, which will be formally
approved by the department. Admiral
Sampson is also expected to confer
with the reception committee of New
York, so that there may be no con-
fusion,
It,seems to have been fully decided
that the North Atlantic squadron will
not go abroad to meet the Olympia,
but that the admiral will be requested
to send to the department before leay-
ing the Azores, notice of the exact
route he will take in crossing the At
lantic. so that Admiral Simpsons COM
mand may meet him, perhaps days
sail from New York. This. however, is
a detail upon which Admiral Sampson
will report. The entire squadron will
be assembled to honor the admiral and
when it falls in with the Olympia will
fire salute OF seventeen guns and the
drums will give -four ruffies and
fourishes.' Admiral Sampson is en-
titled to a salute of thirteen guns and
two "rufiles and fourishes." Admiral
Sampson will be expected to make the
first call upon Admiral Dewey, who will
return it. and the vessels will then pro-
coed to New York for the Joint cere-
monies. q
lit is expected that the war depart
ment will assign military officer to
arrange with the New York committee
for the participation of the army in
the celebration. Up to this time no
selection has been made.
1t is the expectation of the Washing
Ton reception committee that the suo-
committee which it will send TO New
York will board the dispatch boat Doll
phin and meet the, Olympia in the out
er bav OF New York. 1t has been sug-
gested that possibly arrangements
might be made for delegation of a
crew of the Olympia to accompany the
admiral to Washington. The commit
tee has addressed a letter to the adj
miral requesting him to advise it as
early as possible of the date of Lis ar
rival here. so that the final arrange
thents can be made for meeting him in
New York with a special train.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
TO NAME OFFICERS.
Gov. Shaw Asked TO Name Men to Serve
In Case of Need.

~
Des AIoines. Aug, 17.-Governor
Shaw has received communication
from Secretary of War Root requesting
him to send the names of two officers
from each of the Iowa regiments that
enlisted in the Spanish war. He. is
asked particularly to select the men
with d view to their physical, moral
and mental qualifications and esrab-
listed ability to- command. us sup
posed that he desires the list flor the
purpose of hiding him in, inteliigentiy
making appointments in the event of
the organization of additional volun-
teer regiments. ~ ',sitt
The governor stated that he had
not responded as vet to the secretary's
request as he had already recommends
ed TO him, prior to its receipt, 25 OF
30 names toebe used In such an emer-
gency. So rsi
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
STATE MAY PAY THE CHARGES.
Governor Poyntcr Has Plan TO Bring
First Nebraska Home

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. 1s.-Governor
Poynter has made a proposition 10 the
railroads Of Nebraska with San Fran
cisco connections to transporbthe First
Nebraska regiment home at state eN-
.pense, the railroads TO wait for the
bulk of the pay until the next legisla-
ture makes an appropriation which he
will recommend. The governor will
tender the sum of $4,000 at once, the
amount raised by the lincoln Journal,
Omaha. World-Herald. Beatrice En-
press and Nebraska City News. No
answer has yet been received from the
railroad companies. 1t will require
nearly $35,000 TO transport the regi-
ment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
HOW the PACKERS EXPLAIN. 4.
Competition Abroad Causes
Higher Priced Beef Here.

New York, Aug.s1s.-A representa-
tive of the firm Of Nelson Morris d Co.
said today regarding the cause ofsthe
rise in the price Of beef: q
The advance here is caused by the
efforts of American packers to drive
Australian beef from the English mar
kets and establish American' beet IN
stead. We want that business, andyin
order to SECURE it are shipping SIN
mense quantities of beef :osl:ngla!}d.
Just now this business abroad is
carried on at a heavy loss; becausesMe
are cutting prices to kill competifibil.
The consequence is that the eXporta-
ton of American beef is very much
heavier than ever before. Naturally
under these conditions there is less
beef for the home trade. although
ket as ever.
There is no real shortage in market
able cattle, all reports to the contrary
notwithstanding. The receipts ut the
yards in Kansas City, Omaha and
Chicago yesterday were very large.
"The foreign demand being extra
heavy. as / have explained, the prices
to cattle dealers, as well as to butchers
are high. The packers are not reaping
any great rewards. The recent heavy
shipments to the cattle yards may ease
the strain little, but do not look for
lower prices.
The remedy for complaining butch
ers is simple. They must raise prices
j have not heard any complaints frcm
consumers. The butchers are COM
planning and they must work out
their salvation by getting more money
for their beef. They must get togeth-
er and keep up their prices with the
general advance if they really want ito
protect themseives.H M
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
Dl.covered by a Woman

Another great discovery has beer
made, and that too, by a lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutch
es upon her and for seven years she
withstood its severest tests, but her
vital organs We're undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she cougned incessantly, and
could not sleep. She finally discovered
a way to recovery. by purchasing of
MS a bottle of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. and was so much
relieved on taking first dose that she
slept all night; and with two bottles,
has been absolutely cured. Her name
is Mrs Luther Lutz.' Thus writes w.
c. Hamnick & Co., of Shelby, N. G..
Trial bottles free at Clark g. Mollison's
drug store.
Regular size SOC and $l.oo. Every
bottle guaranteed.
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p.,l +ha r~,,rtav for ra,.,- a.
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The Appetite Of a Coat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics
whose stomach and liver are out of
order. All such should know that Dir.
Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful
Stomach and Liver Remedy. gives a
splendid appetite, sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insures
perfect health and great energy. Only
use, at Clark & Mollison's drug store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
Want. Da se. for Arrest.

Des AIoines, Aug. ~. Because An
drew H. Wilcox. of Grundy county
suffered arrest and incarceration over
night in the city Jail he now claims
damages in the sum of $4,000 from
Polk county. A claim for damages to
that amount was filed yesterday morn
ing with County .euditor McQuiston
With the promise that ii the claim is
not Immediately paid suit will be
brought at the next term of court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22
REFUSE TO WORK.
Negro Railroad Laborers at Tara De.
mand Moro Wages.

Fort Dodge, Aug. 49,. (speeial.)--
Over 100 negroes imported from Min
nesota to Tara for railroad work, lave
refused TO work for $1.25, the. price
agreed upon. and demand $l.75, The
same as white men. One hundred and
fifty more will be brought down at
once.
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LESlNGToN, MISSOURI

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22

We do not believe you want
shoddy clothing, and careful
study of our stock will bear tes-
timony to the virtue of our
claim.
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4 DRS. 5RoNHAN1s e3 LAMBERT
.pefinement of
N Dress.
-

Believing as we do, that moth
ing is too good for Ottumwa
people, we repulse and denounce
others who, in an unguarded
moment. would capture you by
the cry of Cheap Trash.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-22

We.,the undersigned, having secur-
ed the services of, L.O. Johnson to
auctioncer our sales in the past, take;
pleasure in saying he gave. entire sat
isfaction, and hereby recommend him
to the public as an honest, energetic
and successful anctfoneer.
Frank MASinith, Rev. Jno, M. Evans,
B. II. Picken, John B. Helm,
s. a. D. Bailif, N. Shoemaker,
N. B. Porter, e. Buchholz,
Sam Vancleve, Jesse Hetz,
Batesville, Kan. Neosha Falls, Kas.
Satisfaction Positively Guaranteed.
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The National. Land List.

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The Green Forest tribune., 1899-04-20
Soldiers Attention. \

All soldiers (their widows or heirs) in inc Union army who made homestead entries of less amount than l60 acres prior 10 1874, a.e now entitled to an addi- tional right, enough It. make up l6O acres. By late rn!ing il is not necessary that the till 10 the cid homestead waa completed
 We will pay the highest cash price per acre to any person hold ing this right. Call on or address
 ". C. X 4 J. RUSSELL,