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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
N. B. WALKER DEAD.

Prominent Railroad Man, Formerly
Of ottumwa, Dies in Chicago.
Chicago, Sept. 15.-(By Associated
Press. )--Moses B. Walker, prominent
official Of the Burlington road, former
ly of ottumwa, Iowa, died here last
night. after a lingering illness. The
funeral will be.held Sunday afternoon
at his suburban home at LAGRANGE.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
A Chronic Blunderer.

Davenport Times: When Fred White
last addressed a Davenport audience,
1t will be remembered that he was
very emphatictin the claim that there
could be no prosperity unaccompanied
by the free coinage of silver. As sub
sequent conditions have demonstrated
that he was in serious error in such
contention, his remarks pertaining to
the Philippine question should not be
accepted as definite settlement Of the
case, for the result in this instance will
again show that Mr.. White has made
another grievous mistake.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
who owns the oxa

Marion Register: 1t makes all the
difference in the world about "whose
OK is gored' is an old saying and by
many it is regarded as a true one.
One of the latest evidences of the fact
is the complaining certain politicians
are indulgihg in because they have
been referred to as friends of Aguinal-
do and his bandit army in Luzon. At
the same time the George D. Herrons
call President Mckinley a TRAITOR" an
"oppressor' and "perjurer." At the
same time the William Lloyd Garrisons
call Governor Roosevelt Of New York
a Savage" and other harsh names. But
as General Sigel says, sit was ever
thus" Washington and Lincoln were
abused as Mckinley is being abused
now. s.s,s.; Z. y
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
Des molne., Public spirited citizen.

Sioux City journal: The opposition
to the army post in Des Moines is still
Hourishing, and the anti sentiment in
relation to the brewery is growing like
bay tree, but for some unaccounta-
Die reason the Des Moines DIRECTORS
have been little slow in getting in
their work on the beet sugar factory.
There must be some reason why such
q factory should not be located in Des
MONIES, and the kickers can be depend
ed on to yentilate it sooner or later.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-19
Cummins storms the Reservation..

Burlington Hawkeye: The murki-
ness of the "Cummins victory in Nus
catine county, was somewhat relieved
by a notable achievement (?) along
the fright of way" According to the
Des Moines combine the bowels of
''the reservation" have been punctured
and speedy dissolution has seized upon
its component parts. The havoc was
perpetrated Saturday. Whilst the Gear
men at Muscatine were celebrating
their triumph, Mr.. Cummins girded
about him the remaining habiliments
OF his fighting toggery, boldly march,
ed upon "the reservation" and stole
the nomination for representative in
Monroe county, where N. 2. Kendall,
"a strong Cummins man. unopposed
and unattended carried off the 'honors.
We can almost hear "the managers
smile as they announce this latest VIC
torvs to an anxious following. EN-
tered the reservation" We strongly
suspect it is only one more exhibition
of their cuteness. 1t may be they think
that the surest way to defeat Mr.. Ken
dali is to claim him.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03
RUGS FOR THE BATHROOM.
These Very Useful Articles May lie
Made Nv the Rcstiess
Little Ones.

Mothers very often sigh for some
thing wherewith to occupy the restless
fingers OF their little girls on rainy days
when play out of doors cannot be
thought of and in the evenings when
the little ones crave for something to
do before bedtime comes.
Why not set them to rugmaking?
Little six-year-olds in elementary
schools love this occupation, which is
worthy of an introduction into the
home circle, with its pleasant volrln-
tary tolls.
The materials needed are knitting
cotton and two knitting needles. The
cotton is to be cut into uniform lengths
OF about three inches. To cut it an ex-
oellent plan is TO wind the cotton lpon
a round ruler, then with sharp pair
of scissors to cut the thread along the
whole length of the ruler.
TO begin the knitting, an uneven
number of stitches is cast on and four
or five rows knitted plainly; then on
the second stitch of the row to be
fringed one Of the lengths of cut cot
ton is knitted in. The length is simply
doubled, and, being placed end to end,
the loop so formed in the center is
taken along with the stitch in knitting.
All the even stitches take a piece Of
cotton fringe ON this row. The next
row is knitted plainly; then comes
another fringed row. Thus the rows
continue. bne fringed, one plain, until
the strip Is long enough. If this strip
10 knitted in white cotton the next strip
may be In red cotton, the colors alter
mating until the requisite number Of
strips are knitted, when they are
sewed together to mako very hand
some striped cotton mat.
This method Of knitting the fringe on
every alternate row, makes q heavily
fringed, pretty and durable rug. very
warm and comfortable for the feet on
stepping out Of the bath. AS it is alb
sorbent it becomes of great service, espe-
cially In house where there are many
children to battle. II the rug is desired
lighter than this, 80 making 1t easier to
wash when soiled, the rows of cotton
fringe may be placed on every fourth
row instead Of upon every second one.
To vary the patterns in different rugs
the white strips may be knitted wide
and the red ones narrow and vice versa.
Again the alternate rows of cotton
lengths may be knitted red and white,
this plan making an excellent mat. or
perhaps a white rug with red border
may be liked.
Little fingers grow expert at this
work, and little heads get very inter-
osted in it. The knitting not only gives
finger practice and profitable employ
ment of time, but cultivates the tacul-
ties Of patience and attention no less
than it teaches the duty of using up all
scraps of time.-Boston Post.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03

The most delicate cooked oysters are
those which are cooked in the she'll
They can be steamed, baked in the
oven, broiied over Goals, or merely laid
on a gtiddle on top OF, the stove. The
points to remember are: To place
them, however cooked. the round side
down TO hold the juices; to take them
from the stove us soon as the shells
open (about IS minutes) to scrub the
shells before putting them on to cook,
and, finally, to serve them Immediately
when done, removing the upper shells
and seasoning with butter, pepper and
salt-Woman's Home Companion.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03
AT Ell cANEY.
Rough Experience Related by the
Major In Seeking for GEN.
Ludlow.

The major had done his work well.
During the fight around Caney, his du-
ties led him several times into the
saws of hell" as he says, and he went
in-not without fiinching, for the ma
jor is frankfurt he went In. Once he
was sent with guard OF five troopers
TO find Gen. Ludlow.
The bullets In one lane were like
hail. said the major. Don't go down
there, sir said Q soldier. You'll be
killed. Gen. Ludlow is back there
rode back through that awful lane.
Where is Gen. Ludlow 1 said to q
soldier. Gen. Ludlow he said, and
bullet caught him in the forehead and
he fell dead. was sent to another
place, and another, and couldn't find
him. Finally went to an old officer.
Colonel said, I've been looking for
Gen. Ludlow for two hours, and can't
find him. I've got five troopers here.
I'm not married myself, and of course
l don't care for myself, but they're all
married men and I've got to think of
4
any more. Now I'm a tenderfoot, and
ask you frankly what ought to do?'
Don't you report to your superior of
ficer,' said the colonel. until you have
found Gen. Ludlow That was enough
for me, and off started, but said to
the troopers: You needn't come
not one of you But every one came.
Once / got ahead of our own line. l
heard click, looked up, and there
was a Spanish picket post not fifty
yards away with their guns leveled. I
lay down on my horse and skipped.
The bullets whistled, but l wasn't
touched. Finally did find him. This
way. Web. my boy he called from the
woods. 1t was hot in there. 'Stoop, sir
-stoop,' said soldier; and as /
stopped the poor fellow himself got
bullet in the breast. Here you are
called the general, who was standing
straight with his shoulders squared. l
straightened up my backbone, too,
though | never felt so humble in my
life, and gave my message and started
away. When had got off 80 yards the
general called me back through that
death hole. | left again, and if he didn't
call me back again. General I said,
for Gods sake don't call me back any
more He laughed, and didn't; and
here I am"
So now that promotions rustic the
Cuban air, the major says frankly, and
with logic and Justice: IF am staff
officer, put me back in the rear and
let me be ornamental. II am to have
duties steadily ON the firing line and
ahead of it, as l had, and to do them,
as I did-here's So-and-so and So-and-
so being made colonel brigadier gen.
eral, and major general-what do
get?-Harper's Weekly.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03
Japan. Great steel Plant.

japan is now building great steel
plant. The works will cost $4,000, 900,
and will be put into opers ion within
three years. The product of the plant
for the first year win be almost exclu-
sively steel rails, and probaly some
steel plates for ships. Boiler plates. bar
steel and structural iron will follow In
order. This steel plant, which win be
situated ct Yawatamura, town Of
about 10000 inhabitants, is on the ex-
trsme. northern end of the island Of
Kushlu. This island, according to re-
ports, Is rich in coal. Chicago Tribune.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03

OH, wnicn, aiding the natural neat o.
the body, serves as a protection from
the severe cold. II IS to be hoped that
scientists will discover way by which
the skin of this fish may be made into
clothing and its backbone sharpened
into miners picks. Philadelphia Sat
urday Evening Post.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03
TO Remorc MiIdem.

In case of mildew. a rare occurrence
in good housekeeping, the linen is wet
ted and salve of brown soap is
put above and beneath, French chalk
is powdered and put on the spot thick
ly and it is then exposed TO the SUM-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03
CAPS AND APRONS.
The Housemaid should Always Look
Clean and Trim when
ON Duty.

There Is nothing more important, so
far as the elegance of house is con-
cerned, than to have the maids neatly
dressed.
II is fatal to let domestics wash their
clothes. or part Of thep, at home. If
this is the ease. there viii be dreadful
lack of clean aprons and the cotton
dresses will be made to do duty for u
fortnight. All laundries will take serv-
ants washing ut a certain sum per
week. In the country one can often
get this done cheaply. especially If the
maids will wash their own collars and
cuffs and caps. In town II costs more,
but it is money well spent.
1t is imperative that maid should
have clean print dress every week,
and that 1t be well starched, or it will
not keep clean for any length of time.
The cook, especially in town, should
wear q somewhat dark print, deep
blue galatea being the best. This looks
very nice with large holland apron
and white collar and cap.
Ror mofmhB wear large uoiAnu
aprons are the best, with bibs and
straps over the shoulders. A black
stuff gown should be worn in the aft
ernoon, with turnover collar and cuffs
and very large white apron. If there
LIS any demur about the caps, 1t win be
worth the mistress while to provide
them herself. The best caps are made
Of frills of embroidered cambric, which
draw up with tape and can be pulled
out fat to be washed and ironed. These
are easily made, and all fear of the
maids appearing with q dirty piece II
lace gathered up on their heads IL
avoided. It must be understood that
when the housemaid is out and the
cook has to answer the door she. also
wears the same sort Of costume Phil
adelphia Press.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03

II wonder" said the man of sta
tistical turn, Il wonder how much pow-
der is destroyed daily in useless sa-
lutes?"
4There must be lott said the friv-
olous girl. But / suppose women will
go on kissing one another just the
same. Indianapolis journal.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03
what Alaska owe. 10 the Can die Fi.a

whatAla.kao Owes 10 the Can 10 Fish.
When the Alaskan is showed in and
Is without light he inserts the tail.
Of candle fish into crack in the
table and torches a match to its nose.
It gives a clear three-candle power
light. The backbone is largely formed
Of phosphorus. which fally accounts
for tks strength Of the fame ana the
heat developed. Tie substifufc fo7 cod
lIfer Oh rstarts RAPID burninx zs tai
IQH SETS IA 4n ordinary candle The
H&k is'<tIuabIe y <o9d II mag also
= s'' g a''||s'', = ss| ''s::
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03
Columbia
Victorious.
Dedicated by permission to
Mrs. Mckinley.

Words and music by the Rev.
Frederic E. J Lloyd, Mus. Doc.
Copies 10 cents, may be had
from Rev r. Lloyd, Mus. Doc. J,
Vinita. Order quickly.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03

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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-03

In the United States court for said district
and Territory. sittipg at Yinita.
- NOTICE..
Letters OF Administration on the estate OF
Richard T. Prather. deceased. were granted
20 the undersigned, dated the 25th day Of
December. q, lea& by the . nited States
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required 10 exhibit them properly
authenticated. for allowance, 70 the admin
istrator within one year after the date OF
any benefits In said estate. and II such claims
be NOT exhibited within two years from the
date Of said letters they shall be forever
barred and precluded from any benefits OF
: Wines si 'ss ny hand this istb day of Deem
Der. a. D. 1els. -s.2s . SIS ~
!. Aaminis5rator q Che estate q Richard =
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-01
Not President Dewey.

The New York Journal correspondent
has obtained from Admiral Dewey the fol-
lowing statement of his position regard.
ing political honors. 1t is the only au.
thoritative quotation obtained from the
admiral 80 far upon this subject. Admiral
Dewey said:
II would not accept a nomination for
the presidency of the United States. !
have no desire for any political office. !
am untitled for it, either in education or
training. / am deeply grateful for many
expressions of kindly sentiment from the
American people, but desire to retire in
peace to the enjoyment Of my old age.
"The navy is one profession; politics
is another. / am too old to learn a new
profession. I have no political aspira-
tions, and my health would never stand
the strain of canvass. have been ap.
preached by politicians repeatedly, in one
way or another, but have refused abso-
lutely to consider any proposition what
soever. This is final"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-01
GREAT Satisfaction IN CUBA
EXPRESSIONS OF GOOD WILL.
Gen. Gomez Received with Military
Honors by American Generals-He Re
views the Soldiers-Insurgent Troops
to Disband-Day of Rejoicing.

New York, Feb. ga dispatch to the
Tribune from Havana says:
Cuban patriotism is satisfied. The in
surgent soldiers have marched through
Havana streets bearing their arms and
General Gomez has been received with
military honors by the American military
commanders.
Surrounded by them he watched $500
of them deiile in the plaza. He watched
these soldiers from the balcony on which
General Brooke and other American gen
erals stood less than two months ago
when the last company of departing
Spanish troops saluted the American
troops and Captain General Castellanos
formally yielded the Spanish sovereignty.
After reviewing the soldiers Gomez
went to FL Vedado, which is Brookes
headquarters, paid his respects and con-
ferTed with him regarding the disband-
ment of insurgent troops. That is the
most important affair, now that the Cuban
celebration has been Ecld. II ia also
true that the result If the celebration aas
contributed to a better understanding and
will help the disbandment
Expressions of good will toward Ameri-
cans were universal The events of the
day were creditable and were also signifi-
can't in the lack of resentment toward the
Spanish classes. 1t was day of rejoicing
for Spanish defeat, yet they could not
fail to be gratified at the care taken to
avoid wounding their suseeptibilities.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-01
OREGON.

Messrs. Cornell & Weider shipped car
of apples from Eugene to St. Louis last
week.
The city council Of Elgin has levied a
5-mill tax for municipal purposes for the
present year.
Sheep in Coos county have wintered
with less loss than usual, and they are in
excellent condition.
1t is feared that Oregon's 1899 fruit
crop has been seriously damaged by the
recent cold weather.
The johnson Bros, of John Day, lost
about so head of sheep below Dayville
last week by drowning.
The La Grande Park Society is hard
at work raising fund to carry on the
work of identifying the city.
The Indians have been bringing ante
lope wool and pelts, of which they sell
tons every spring in Arlington.
Deer are coming down out Of the noun
tains now to feed on the green grass near
the highways in Lake county.
Four bands of sheep, amounting in the
aggregate to 10000 head, are feeding at
the K. S. & D. ranch in Malheaur county.
As nearly as can be estimated at this
time there has been shipped from lone,
Lexington and Douglas this year 900 car
loads of wheat.
It is reported on good authority that
the Chewaucan river abounds in catfish
of the rarest quality and in numbers to
satisfy any old-time catfisher
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-01
FOR MEN ONLY.
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consult personally or by letter Free with the
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United States. Diseasss Of men made the
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plain envelopes. Correspondents solicited. Late0
Surgical, Medical and Electrical methods
adopted. Deluging the stomach with drugp aban-
doned. Avoid drugs recommended BY the unau-
thoriEsd and self.styled specialists In westsra
New York or Chicago. In these cities your pri.
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diseases and weaknesses Of the Genito-Urinasy,
pediments to marriage removed sSyphsla''
positively purifes the blood, cures syphilis ana
per colored spots on body and eruptions on skin,
also catarrh and rheumatism, "vigorals," the
vtgoS to vital organs and nerves. prevants ana
cures grip. u per bottle. . for ~ Trial bottlsA
either remedy, half pricA
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-01
WASHINGTON.

Real estate is beginning to change
hands in Coulee City.
Sol Labrandt, near Nooksack, killed a
large bear with an ak during the cold
weather.
Neil Murray was struck by Great
Northern train at Wellington last week
and killed.
The debt of Whitman county is less at
present than it has been for more than
two years.
Joseph Ochman fell into we'll on the
farm Of Michael Hilgers near Sprague and
was drowned.
The city Jail in Walla Walla was taxed
to its fullest limit last week, it being the
recipient Of 81 vagabonds.
Suicide with Winchester shotgun was
the means sought by w. X. Fuller, a
hardware merchant in Everett, to end his
life.
The 2-year-old son Of II. s. Clyde of
Olympia was accidentally shot and killed
by an older brother recently while at
play.
People living along the Columbia re-
port that the Indian cayuse ponies on
the Colville reservation are dying off by
wholesale.
In the United States court in Tacoma
Judge Hanford has sentenced Louis Silk
worth to four years in the penitentiary
for counterfeiting.
On the 9Th of last month D. J. Schneb-
ly, editor of the Ellensburg Localizer, was
81 years of age. Mr.. Schnebly is the
oldest newspaper man in Washington.
The record for fast jury work was brok-
en- in the superior court, in Colfax, last
week, when jury heard two cases and
rendered verdicts in less than 20 min
utes.
A. j. Symes, convicted Of granddaughter
for the killing of Louis Conlee, in Adams
county, in 1894, returned to the peniten.
tiary at Walla Walla, to serve out his
sentence of Is years, less credits.
About March 8 first class steam siren
will be established at Gray's Harbor light
station, on the seward side of Point Che
halls, southerly side Of the entrance to
Gray's harbor.
The Columbia county courthouse found.
alton is settling in spots This fact was
discovered by Auditor Gillian when he
attempted to open the vault doors, which
have heretofore swung easily on their
hinges, but they opened very hard, bind.
ing OF the inside corner of their iron
frame.
Whitman county farmers are congratu
lating themselves over the deep snow and
frosted soil. They see in it rich promises
Of great crops, and as these conditions
have usually brought good yields, it is
not probable that they will be disap.
pointed this time.
While Moses Hoyt and Dan Shaner
two well known Mossyrock ranchers, were
driving to Chehalis one day last week
a tree fell across the road while they were
passing and killed one horse which they
were driving and badly injured another
animal.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1899-03-01
IDAHO.

Snow is still about 20 to rs inches
deep in all parts of the valley around
Newport.
The Newport saw mill is shipping con-
siderable lumber to the Kootenai valley
railroad at Bonner's Ferry.
The dredger for the Red River Dredg-
ing company passed through Cottonwood
for its destination last week.
Work was resumed in the Spokane &
Idaho Lumber Co.'s factory at Post Falls
The entire plant will soon be in opera
ton.
The last shipment of goods and sup
plies belonging to. the Sixteenth infantry
have been sent from the post to Fort Lea
venworth.
At meeting held for the purpose OF
organizing public reading room asso-
citation at Nez Perez it was decided to
erect building l4x20 feet.
The question Of constructing a new and
more convenient steamboat dock is being
agitated. The necessity of such an i'm.
provement is plainly apparent.
The senate guillotine was operated with
great vigor, and especially against anti.
saloon measures. The house Sunday
closing measure was killed by vote Of
l3 to 8.
Most of the families of enlisted men
and commissioned officers of the
Sixteenth infantry have left Fort Sher.
man for the new stations of the regi-
ment.
The steamboat Volunteer has succeed.
ed in coming up from Calispel valley
having had to encounter but few ice
foes. Navigation will not likely close
again during the season.
The checks for the Indian payment are
at Spalding. This payment amounts To
something over 100000. 1t is probably
awaited with keener interest than any
other in the past. The Indians want a
winter grub stake about this time.
The resolution proposing a prohibition
amendment to the constitution met death
the vote being II against 9. The local op.
ton amendment went the same road, be.
ing killed by the same vote.
The graduating class of the state nor.
NAL school has been organized, with the
following officers: President, N. d. Sh6-
walter; vice president, Frank Craig; Sec
Rotary, Miss Leona Nobbhtt; treasurer,
John Lanby.