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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
saving on this item alone would there
fore be $254,477.
Economy in the Scheme.

'sDuring the same period the sum of
S423, Oss was paid for school houses and
sites. A reduction of 30 per cent on
this item would be $97,310, and on the
amount paid teachers-$5 ,315, 157-it
would be $1,222 ,4S6, or total saving
of $1,574,274, if districts We're CONSOLE
dated, pupils transported and teachers
throughout the state were given forty
pupils each. OF course, this would not
all be saved to the taxpayers, for some
porting children.
'The effect upon the teachers would
also be Beneficial. Better teachers
would be demanded and better salaries
would be paid. The greater number
of schools in county, according to
the population, the lower must the
salaries be, or taxes must be increas-
ed. Good wages enable teachers to
make adequate preparation for their
work, while low wages discourage
them, deprive them of advantages they
should have to properly fit themselves
for their work and result in turning
the schools over to incompetent, mex
perienced, makeshift teachers What
ever lowers the grade of teachers low
sers the standing of the schools, and
the pupils will gain very little good
from such schools.
Central schools Needed
Since 20 per cent of the children of
Iowa reside in thecountdy at a distance
remote from high schools, it is desir-
able that central schools of more uni
form and higher standard of excellence
should be provided for them. This
can be most readily accomplished by
making the township the unit of or
ganization. The educational forces OF
thecountry. and especially in Iowa.
have been working for many years to
bring about this reform. My prede-
cessors in this Office have continuously
urged it, as the records show, as far
back as 1851.
"The highest educational authorities
in theland, including Horace Mann
Francis Adams, numerous state super.
Iitendents and the national commission
er OF education, have strongly urged
that the township shoY.d be the unit
of educational organization. A teach.
ers' meeting is hardly ever held with
( out resolving in favor of the township
plan, and it will be urged upon every
legislature until its advantages are un
derstood and the plan is adopted. The
state law already allows districts tc
transport pupils to another district tc
attend school, upon the proper ar
engagements being made in regard tx
cost of tuition"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
l,.p,oneer Cure.

1t plainly states that if you want to
cure promptly Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Stomach Trouble and Dyspep-
STA, Liver Trouble and Impure Blood,
Female Trouble, Rheumatism. Take
chocolate tablet called Mull's Pioneer
Cure and be sure that the name on the
box fits your case. Its not cure-all,
one remedy for one disease. Cash the
dollar draft in the box, if it fails to help
you. Csc and 81. 1t has cured thous-
ands. Sold by Clark and Aollison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
Mems Fine
Suits.

A fine, heavy, blue, wide
Vale worsted, sold by credit
stores for $14; this sale only
$40. This is a sumner; call
and see it.
Also, a fine Kersey suit,
worth from IL. so to Is. 90; this
sale only $40. An eye open
er to customers of credit
stores. Anybody can afford
to sell cheaper for cash than
on credit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
Pratt,s up.to.pate rable,.,

See what ]. A. Hawkins, the popular
cigar manufacturer of Leon, Ia, says
of them: ST consider Pratt's up-to-date
Tablets the finest remedy for Constipa-
ton and Headache 1 have found in
many day." j. Hawkins.
Leon, Ia, April S, 1899.
& Will break up cold in one night.
Price, 25c per box. For sale by Clark
e Mollison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
Restampine Opened Boxes.

Where box of playing cards is OPP
ened and cards are withdrawn new
stamp must be affixed to the package
before its resale. A broken stamp can
not protect the package in sending
packs of cards abroad even
as samples. all the provisions
of the law and regulations
relating to the expectation OF playing
cards must be complied with unless
tax stamps are affixed to these pack
ages.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31

Charles Lee, blacksmith in the
Illinois Central shops at Waterloo, was
forging a piece of iron when it few
off the anvil, embedding itself in his
left leg, inHicting serious wound.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31

David Tracy, OF Castana, has been
bound over to await the action Of the
federal jury, charged with violating
the government liquor regulations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31

The latest school census of Black
hawk county shows an increase over
last year of 202 pupils.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
Mems Atwood
Pants for $1.4O,

worth $50; good, heavy, all.
wool, nice, stylish looking
pants. We bought them from
a manufacturer who is retir-
ing from business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
Stripe
Suits

Suits
The finest assortment ever
brought to Ottumwa, and pro-
nounced by travelling sales
men the best shades and col.
ors in the city.
Underwear
We made a strong effort to
get the best SOC Underwear in
the market. We had the
choice of many sample lines,
and know that we have the
best in the market. Also a
good line of 35c and 25c. No
body can undersell The Hub
and live. We are satisfied
with half the regular old
time credit store profits and
we are getting the trade.
People appreciate our meth
DDS and our trade is growing
all the while. WE ARE THE
Poor MANS FRIEND.
Trade with us once and you
will be sure to recommend us
to your friends.
A lot of Boys long heavy Over.
coats at LIS. Don't let the boy sc
cold for LIS. a Another lot $50
credit prices 500, Don't throw YOU
money away. If may be hard t.
get again. Boys warm nice look
ing Overcoats. for s.75. 400, 4.5t
Is per cent below the old time big
profit system. DON'T forget the
place, THE HUB.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
DECISIONS
Recent Findings of the Commits
sioner in Revenue Cases.
COUNTYFAIRS MUST PAY SPECIAL TAX
Fidelity and Guaranty Companies Must
Pay Tax OH Prcmfums- Express Re-
ceipts Must Bear Proper stamps
-Restamping Opened Boxes

Deputy Collector S. t. Vest is in re-
ceipt of a number of internal revenue
decisions, among which are four of
public interest. One is relative to a
special tax pertaining TO county fair
associations. and the other three are
in reference to the stamp tax applied
TO fidelity and guarantee companies,
express receipts and packages of play
ing cards. The decisions have recently
been handed down by Acting Commits
sioner Robert Williams, Jr., and in
substance are as follows:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
Express Receipts.

When receipts are given by transfer
companies at hotels or residences for
trunks, which receipts call for the de-
livery of such trunk at some hotel or
house in another city, such receipts or
bills of lading are clearly liable to the
stamp tax under schedule A of the act
of June ID. 1898, relative to express and
fraiuhf -.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31

A splendid line of cheap
suits from $50 to 4. so; strong,
wear we'll, nice looking. A
good suit for a workingman
who wants a nice looking suit
for little money.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31


C0ats....
A lot of odd coats at 25
cents on the dollar.
Sizes from 33 to 36.
10 odd coats and vests at 40
cents on the dollar.
Sizes SO to 36.
Also, 5 Prince Albert coats,
worth $40, for ASS.
Sizes "a and IS,
We will pay $3.50 for the
same grade in sizes 81, 80 or
SO.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
Also, a lot of Sweet, Orr
g. Co.

i Also, a lot OF sweet, Orr
g. Co.
! Union-Made
/ Pants
I with union label on; only one
I of a kind, representing every
: line of pants made by this ia
. nous mandatory. No two
{ alike. We bought them at IS
! cents on the dollar, and will
3 retail them at the wholesale
4 price, the same as all mer-
: chants pay for them to sell
= again at profit.
! Lot "a lot of elegant
) Fancy
: Suits for Little
: Boys,
! fancy collars, little vestee,
J and as nice a line as is in the
J city at exactly 75c on the dol
! lar of regular price. Some ell.
4 egant children's S. suits for
I $50; also. a lot of $50 suits
3 for $50, and 2. so suits for 1. 80.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
OvERCOATS

A nice black Overcoat for
$3.z5.
A good warm heavy Ulster,
looks like a 1000 coat, for
81. so.
A fine light colored covert
cloth coat, two styles, looks
like the 1000 and 1900 kind,
for $3.50.
A fine black. dress Over
coat for So.
An elegant black Beaver
Overcoat for $3.50, equal to
any 1000 Overcoat in town
at credit prices.
For $40 cash we will give
you an Overcoat that no
credit store can put up for
less than IL. so and many get
1900.
$40 buys a big grey Chin
chilla Ulster; credit store
prices 14.00 everywhere.
$40 also buys an elegant
blue Beaver Coat; regular
credit price 1880.
SIS buys the finest Beaver
Ulster in the city. 1t is equal
to any credit system coat at
5000.
THE HUB don't want the
earth, nor any of the credit
business. The other fellow
can have the credit trade.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
County Fair Associations.

The eighth paragraph of the act OF
June 10. 1898, requires that a special
tax of $40 be paid for public exhibit
tons or shows for money; and as this
office is unable to find sufficient ground
for holding that county fair, for adj
mission to which the public is required
to pay stated price, is not an exhi-
bition for money, it has held that
special tax must be required to be paid
therefor. reckoned from the first day OF
the month in which such exhibition is
given to the first day of July follow
ling, at the rate of $40 Tor the year, be-
ginning July / in the calendar year,
In the absence of an express statutory
provision eNempting county fair asso-
Citations from this tax, contrary rul-
ing would not, it seems, be well found
ed except as to such of these associa-
tons as are shown to be state institu-
lions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31
Fidelity and Guaranty Companies.

All premiums charged for becoming
surety on bonds are taxable, whether
paid annually or otherwise, and tax
accrues whenever such premium is
charged or paid. When a premium is
paid subsequent to one on the first
issue OF continuing bond, receipt
must be issued by the guarantee COM
pany on which stamp must be atfiN-
ed covering the amount of tax due
on the premium so charged, and such
stamped receipt must be affixed to or
filed with the original bond. If the
bond is a continuous one it requires no
additional stamp tax as bond when
the premium is again paid. If the bond
is limited by its term to one year or
other period and it is renewed on ex-
piration of the period either
by the issue of a new bond
or by renewal agreement
attached to or filed with the old bond,
a stamp of SO cents as bond accrues
on each renewal in addition to the
stamp tax on the premium. The prin-
cipal in n bond is the party issuing the
same, whether originally or on renewal
and he is liable to the penalty pre-
scribed in section z. act of June 10,
1898, for omission to stamp.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-31

your guests a poor cup of coffee
when you have, now an oppor-
tunity of buying the famous
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
PETITION OF CONTEST
TO BE FILED BY. RECEIVER OF
THE ADKINS ESTATE
with the Secretary of the interior and
The TOwnsIte Commission to Defeat
The Title of Residents In the
FrensIey Addition.

Fortune favored representative
of the ARDMOREITE in obtaining
copy of the original petition of
protest and contest to be filed on
the 2nd day of January, 1900,
with the secretary of the interior,
Washington, d. c. Also on the
same date a like petition will be
filed with the townsite commission
at ArdmOre. The receiver of the
Adkins property informs us that
this is only preparatory to more
drastic measures to be taken
through the United States court to
compel Frensley to refund sufficient
money to satisfy this claim.
1t appears from the petition of
contest that Frensley has sold the
property leased from Adkins for a
large sum of money and converted
the same to his own use, thereby
placing the property itself beyond
the reach of Adkins creditors and
in fraud of their rights. The pc
tition further shows that the leased
property, with improvements, by
provisions of the Curtis bill. reverts
back to Adkins on the 1st day of
January, 1900.
1t is to be hoped for all concern
ed that this matter will be speedily
adjusted and settled, and the pur-
chasers from Frensley be relieved
and obtain their patents to lots
and improvements:
THE PETITION OF CONTEST.
To the Honorable, the Secretary of
the Department of the Interior,
Washington, d. q.
The petition of John McNeish. q
| citizen of the United States, and a
resident of the town of Ardmore, In
dian Territory, Southern district,
respectfully represents:
That on the 2nd day of December,
1899, he was duly appointed and
| qualified as receiver in suit No. 1921
on the docket of the Unitsd States
court in the Indian Territory, South.
ern district at Ardmore, entitled
James A. Boyd, receiver, VS.. L. P.
Adkins, ct al, in the place aud stead
of the said James A. Boyd.
Petitioner shows that George s.
Thebo entered suit on the 18th day
January, 1891, against the said L. P
adkins, which said suit is No. 241,
and entitled George S. Thebo vs.. L. P
Adkins, on the docket of the United
States court for the Indian Territory
at Ardmore, and that judgment was
rendered In favor of plaintiff on the
5th day of March, 1891. for the sun
of sJs2.84, with 12 per' cent interes,
from the 1st day Of January, 1891
10 per cent attorneys fees and al
costs, against said L. P. Adkins-that
execution issued, and in due couree
returned mo property found" Pc
titioner shows that thereupon said
cause was transferred to the equity
docket of said court under its pres
ent number, 1921, and upon applica
ton under the provisions of the act
of congress dated the End day ot
May, 1890, receiver was appointed
and duly qualified. That on the 27tt
day of January, 1895, and on the 19tt
day of October, 1897, one b. +,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28
Remarkably Strange

That a man of more than ordi-
nary business ingenuity, one who
has a crowded house, centrally To-
Gated, equipped in every manner
to cater to the finest trade, one
who has his house filled with an
endless variety of Fire Crackers,
which are scattered ON all over the
counters. He even supplies the
largest wholesale houses in town
remarkably strange, that he per-
sists in refusing to advertise. If
you know the many hundreds of
things he has that are needed to
complete the happiness of the home
on Christmas morning. you shall
be compelled to visit his store. You
are too busy to read the long list.
Candies and Fruits from 81 up to
So a basket. If you mean to
hang on TO your best girl, you had
better take her to this mans store.
We haven't space to quote them.
This man who continues to turn
away the advertising solicitor is
HvU HVN II HAV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-28

fore me, the undersigned authority:
John McNeish, receiver, who being
by me first duly sworn, dsposes and
says that all and singular the allega-
tions In the foregoing petition are
true, In so far as he knows of his
own known knowledge, and that
which he has received by informa-
tion, he believes to be true.
JOHN MCNEISH.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 9th day of December, 1899.
RoBT. ii. WEST,
Notary Public.
Commission expires Feb. 15, 1902.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13
DISCUSSED THE PRESS
IN ITS VARIOUS PHASES
DIR. HAMMOND SAYS NEWSPA-
PERS ARE A BLESSING.

Rev John Hammond, DID, of the
Methodist Church South, Alameda. read
a paper on THE Press before the
Methodist Ministers Union at their week
ly meeting yesterday morning. In part
he said:
ot course the press exaggerates and there is
no remedy but to convert the reporters and the
EDITORS. The Apostles were the first reporters
put unfortunately reporters are not Apostles
but neither are all ministers
On the whole, there is perhaps no greater
blessings to our civilization than the press The
newspaper is an old institution. God was the
first editor-the stars but extras posted upon
the great bulletin board of the night What
is the sun but a great newsboy leaving copy
or heavens great daily at the doorway of
every island, telling US that there is no change
IN the policy of the Heavens administration,
but that love still reigns?
The duty of the press is to let the world
know ITSELF to paint real not ideal world
Lltesized pictures Of the pesthouse must be
hung In sight Of Mob Hill The press is the
artist that must paint them: the press is the
telephone that must carry UP the thunders of
the strike to the parlors Of the Capitalists and
break his siesta with the crv of abor II is
thus wrongs will be righted but they must be
first known.
During. the discussion which followed
the conclusion of DR. Hammond's paper
Rev. W. B. Anderson, pastor of Bethle-
hem A. M. E. Church. took occasion to
rebuke the ministers for not having con-
demned the Georgia lynchings He smoke
of their being solicitous about the suf-
fering Armenians and the three mission
aries who were killed in Africa. My
people are burdened, heavily oppressed"
he said, but by the help of God and the
press they will yet be able to develop
1t is known that the press had much to
do with the abolition of slavery: now it
has taken up the subject of lynch law
and what are we doing? I am speaking
now in the cause of humanity. l think
we need touching up. 1 have taken cour-
age and am determined to speak out.
Some preachers can't speak because they
are crooked
The rebuke was mildly received.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13

den that Beckmann was thrown off his
seat to the ground, but yaliantly held
on to the reins in an effort to stop the
animal. He was dragged about ten
feet and had to release his hold on the
lines and the wagon passed completely
over him without touching him
Women stood transfXed on the pave
ment at the terrible predicament of
the driver Men raised their voices in
warning to those in the pathway of
the maddened steed. There was a
scurry TO points of safety. Drivers
whipped their horses and managed to
clear the street in time to avoid the
rush. That no one was killed by the
runaway is nothing short of mira
Gle. Shortly before the incident the
cable cars were stopped by the break
ing of the rope and were lined up short
distances apart. crowded with human
freight, who, although warned of the
approach of the team, were unable to
seek safety.
In its flight the runaway nearly
swept a young bicvclist into another
world. A shout at the proper time
warned the young rider and he steered
close to the curb. Opposite Fourth
street the swerving vehicle struck a
buggy, sending it's horse to its knees
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13

and staying for the moment the fight .
of the runaway. The impact caused
Becknann's horse to turn toward the
sidewalk overturning the wagon and
spilling its contents on the street.
Some of the boxes struck the crazy
animal and drove him to renewed eff
forts to escape. With his broken har-
ness and whiffietree hanging about his
hoofs, bleeding from numerous cuts on
the body. the black steed bolted along :
the sidewalk in front of the Phelan .
building, driving the pedestrians into
the doorways and out on the streets.
1t was then that James Gallagher
displayed his bravery Being of pow =
erful build he waited until the horse
was close to him and with a spring
he clutched the horses bride in his
strong hand and with a quick wrench
threw the animal on his launches :
His partner. Robert O'Day. quickly .
sprang forward, as did others, and
held the struggling horse.
Gallagher's action in stopping the
runaway was a spectacular one and .
won, for him words of praise, pats on
the back and other marks of approval {
He modestly bore the good words and
after seeing the animal again in the {
custody of its owner left the scene
with O'Day. (
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13

vitation President Dohrmann of the
Merchants Association addressed the
board in advocacy of the proposed
corkscrew and Post street franchise.
Representatives of the North Central
Improvement Club and of the Sixth
Street Improvement Club also spoke,
and the board referred all franchises
back to the Street Committee for fur
Their consideration. The double track
franchise asked by the Southern Pa
cific Company will not be granted, as
its consideration was Indefinitely post
poned. The city, therefore, won one
victory and suffered a most disastrous
defeat.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13
The Two BCycists Vino Ran Him Down at San Carlos
Surrender themselves to the Police.

were unaware of the identity of the
man they ran over or that he had re-
ceived serious injury till they saw an
account of it and Mr.. Phelps picture
in Sundays papers. They then talked
1t over and decided to surrender them
selves.
Their story, Of the accident Is as fol-
lows: They left the city about $50
o'clock on the morning of Decoration
day to ride to Glenwood Park Samp-
son and Jones rode tandem and Ken
nett wheel. When they reached San
Carlos they saw an old gentleman in
front of them carrying a spade over
his shoulder, a hammer and a tin con-
tanning nails In his hand. Before they
overlook him milk wagon coming to-
ward them had about reached him and
he walked across, as If to hail the
driver of the wagon. Kennett was
about fifteen feet ahead of Sampson
and Jones, and as he passed the old
gentleman he shouted to him to look
out. but he did not seem to take any
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13

notice and stepped right in front of
the tandem. The wheel struck him
on the legs and knocked him down.
Sampson and Jones were thrown from
the wheel and the handle bars of the
wheel were wrenched. Kennett re-
turned and assisted Sampson and
Jones to raise Mr.. Phelps to his feet.
who complained of being Jared about
the head. Before raising him I'D he
said to them, wait a minute; let me
sit. here" and then fell back They
brushed the dust from his clothes and
he wanted to walk away, but the driv-
er OF the milk wagon made him climb
into the wagon and drove him home.
They asked the driver who the old
gentleman was and he answered ."T
G. Phelps but they did not know
who Mr. Phelps was. After fixing up
the machine they rode on to Los Gatos
and back to the city. They were not
riding faster than eleven miles an
hour. and express regret at the result
of the accident.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13
SHE LOST AND ALSO WON.
Judge Seawell Decides the Case of
Fannie Rosenthal Against
M N. Hirsch.

The suit of Fannie Rosenthal, brought
through her assignee, J. j.. Rauer, against
NJ. n. Hirsch. her late partner in the to-
bacco business, has come to a close Mrs.
Rosenthal alleged that Hirsch borrowed
diamonds from her valued at several
hundred dollars with which to make a
fash and was also indebted to her to
the extent of several hundred dollars for
board Yesterday Judge Seawell found
that Mrs Rosenthal made Hirsch a pres
ent of the jewels for favors he had done
her and on that claim entered judgment