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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-03-02

The Alser Cuban junkej, planned
to start as soon as Congress ad.
journs, upon which u number Of
Senator'S and Representatives Will
be carried as guests, will go upon
a government vessel, and the bills
will be paid with public money.
II is estimated that the cost of the
trip will not be loss than $500, 900,
but the amount may oe lessened If
the trip has to be shortened to
enable the Senator'S and Represen-
tatiyes to extend an extra session Of
Congress, as now seems likely. 1t
is said that Mr.. Mex Gnley has been
advised to break up the Alger
iunket.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-03-02

Every member Of the committee
named by Senator Jones to advise
with the Democratic National
Committee during the preparation
for next years campaign is not
only a staunch advocate Of the
denomination Of Col. Bryan, but
also Of the readoption Of theCbicago
platform. Senator Jones will be
chairman Of the I'd yisory committee
aud his associates will be the follow
ing gentlemen SeBator White, Of
Cal; D.. }. Campau. Of Mich /;
Norman Mack, Of N. Y, The
widely known Buffalo editor; ex-
Governor Aged. II Ill.,, and OK
Congressman George Fred. VII
Jams, % Mass. The headquarters
Of the advisory committee Will be
I'm Washington.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-03-02
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
# an Extra SESSION Of Congress is
Called, it Will b for ths Pur-
pose Of Fastening Upon the
People a Standing Army Of loo,-
900 Men.
COL WIN. j, BRYAN'S RECEPTION
In THE CAPITAL CITY.
a Strong Sentiment in Congress to
Compel the Administration 10 do
Justice to SchIey.
Core pondcnce Of Tie Argus.

Core pondence Of n e Argus.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90, 1899. -
The Democrats in Congress stand
behind the plain words of Senator
Cockrell ag ins. the bill for \ large
standing army, which Mr.. McKin
ley is trying TO jam through the
Senate. and they believe tn It the
rank and file of the party stand
behind them. Mr.. Cockrell said:
eve will give you every man and
every officer that is necessary, but
we are not willing Mt this short
session TO fasten upon the country
a standing army Of 100 900 men
and to increase the expenses of the
people by millions of dollars. We
are Offering everything that is fair
and just and right. We have no
disposition or intention to force
az extra session Of Congress, and
we say to you that every bill that
legitimately and of right ought to
be a law can be passed at this SEES
sion. II an extra session is called,
it will be solely for the purpose Of
fastening upon the people a stand
ing army of 100 900 men," That
is a fair and straightforward state
ment of the attitude of the Demo-
cratic Senators, who are being ac-
cused Of holding up the govera
ment. They are not holding up
the government, except In the sense
of hoping it TO be true to the peo-
pie. The war taxes are likely to
have to be paid until a Democratic
Congress and administration is
elected, and there will either have
to Do more taxes or more bonds,
unIess the %extrayngant policy Of
tne administration can be headed
Of or curtailed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-03-02
THE UNITED STATES
"A Dumping Ground for Silver"

When other things fail, the ad vo-
Gates of the gold standard and
dear money ask |; "Do you want
to make the United States the
dumping ground for all the silver
of the world ?" Well, we let them
damp everything else here and
why not silver {? Nobody is afraid
of their dumping too much gold
hero, or too much sugar, tea, cof
foe, or anything else. Silver seems
to DO the only thing we are afraid
OF; and can anyone tell why !? We
have to pay for what gold we get.
We get no more goods than we are
willing to pay for in other goods or
in money. Are we likely to get
more silver than we are willing to
pay for? Is anybody really afraid
other countries will give us silver
force it on US for nothIng?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-03-02

Who ever heard before of a coun
try being hurt by an inflow OF the
precious metals? Such talk is fool
ish. The simple truth is We would
get, under free coinage, as much as
we are willing to exchange goods
for, and no more. Nobody will be
compelled to exchange gold for
silver. If silver became abundant,
more of it would have to be given
out for goods; fewer goods for the
silver. Can't our people be trusted
any longer iR such u trade ? Let
us inquire, however, where all this
silver is that is coming mere. In
the first place, the coined silver of
Europe, or of India, would not
come here because it is worth more
at home than it would under free
coinage here. Phe ratio of coinod
silver to gold in Europe is 154 to /,
III India 10 to L; while our ratio is
16 to L.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-03-02

Then there would DO left $780,
0O0,0O for money, for the United
States and the silver countries Of
the world, with a population Of
900, 900, 600 Of people, and with
the trade (and with it the demand
for silver) Of SouthAmerica Africa.
Asia constantly increasing. Is
this a threatening prospect (?
The Republican, papers might
just as we'll hold their peace about
Bryan and Free Silver being dead
and look after the corpses and pre-
pare FOR the funeral in their own
Gone Old Party" The Demo-
cratic National Convention will
nominate Bryan in 1900 and the
American people will elect bin,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
FAVORABLE FOR co RN
Light Frost In Exposed Localities DO
Little Damage.

Des Moines, Sept. 19.-The average
of the past week was
about nerRall Light fEests were 90
served in numerous exposed iocahties
on two or three morning, but no diS m
age to crops has been reported. lBs
amount of rainfall was light and I'm.
equally distributed.
The weather conditions have been
favorable for cutting corn, and more
than the usual amount of fodder is be-
ing saved by that method in sections
where the hay crop was light. Tho
corn crop is now practically assured in
all parts of the state, though in some
sections portion of the late plant
ing would he materially helped by a
week or two of good ripening weather.
As whole the crop is satisfactory,
and more likely to exceed than to fall
short of normal yield.
The dry weather that has hurried
the corn crop beyond danger has been
severe upon pasturage, necessitating
feeding stock in some sections. and les
sening the supply of milk. 1t has also
hindered fall blowing and seeding.
Farmers are generally we'll advanced
with their work except blowing, and
for that general and copious rains are
needed.
The winter apple crop is now well
matured, though very -.ght.
The max crop is good in yield, though
small in area.
This will close the series OF weekly
bulletins for the season of 1899. The
final report on yield, prices, etc, will
be issued about Dec. 1.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
Is MARRIED. no 4 muRDnaEss.
Michigan Man WEEDS the Woman He
Sasas TO Prison.

Sass TO Prison.
Charlotte, Mich. Sept. 19.-Mrs. Ma
ry Brooks, the first woman ever re-
ceived at Jackson State Prison, was
married yesterday to d. H. Stuart,
who was the complaining witness
against her, and who was largely re-
sponsible for her conviction.
In March, 1856, Mr.. Brooks, veal
thy farmer, died suddenly under sus-
picious circumstances. His wife was
arrested the following day on COM
plant of Mr.. Stuart, and special
grand jury was summoned to investi-
gate. After a session of six weeks an
indictment for the murder was return
ed against Mrs. Brooks.
The woman was defended by John
Van Arman, then leading criminal
lawyer of the state, who, for effect,
took arsenic tablets during his plea to
the jury, the act being considered one
of the most daring ever made by an
attorney in behalf of his client. The
woman was convicted after short
trial, the evidence being conclusive
that she poisoned her husband by ar
senic given in his food.
I Stuart, the complaining witness
headed petition for pardon, which
was secured after the woman had serv-
ed twenty-three years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
TO HONOR DEAD.
Union Veterans Dedicate Soldiers,
Monument.

Chattanooga, Sept. 1e.-(By Associ-
ated Press.)-Upwards of 1900 Union
Veterans have arrived from Illinois, In
diana and Ohio to attend the dedica-
ton of the Indiana monuments and the
Wilder brigade. monument and the re-
union of the Wilder brigade tomor-
row. Governor Mount, of Indiana, was
among the morning arrivals. General
Wilder is assisting in the reception of
his old comrades. 1t is estimated that
there will be over 5000 here tomorrow.
The exercises of the week will begin
with public reception tonight. May
or Watkins will deliver the address of
welcome. Responses will be made by
Gen. Smith d. Atkinson, of Freeport,
Ill.,, and others. Dedicatory exercises
will occur at the site of the Wilder
brigade monument. commencing at 10
tomorrow. The hundred and thirteen
Indiana monuments and markers will
be dedicated first, followed by the ded-
ication of the Wilder brigade monu-
nent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
BOONE MILL DAMAGED.
Spontaneous Combustion Starts Blaze
in Property ofRogcrs Milling Co.

in Property ofRogcrs Milling Co.
Boone, Sept. 19.@At 1880 o'clock
Sunday morning, while workmen were
engaged in cleaning out the "dust
room" in the Doud-Rogers Milling
company's mill, spontaneous combus-
ton took place, probably caused by
the workmen taking lighted Ian
tern into the closed up 'dust room"
The flames shot out fifty feet to the
engine room, the explosion jarring the
whole structure. The fire company
promptly arrived and eXtinguished the
fire. The mill is damaged by water
and the cutting away of the roof. The
injured workmen were rescued and
given medical aid.
Those injured are: b
John A. Nelson, face and neck burn
ed, the skin entirely burned off both
hands and both legs somewhat burn
ed; may die from Inflammation.
Chris Tede, head and face severely
burned; also left hand.
& c. M. Lea, face and both hands bad
ly burned.
An1el jacobson, burned about the
face and hands.
Last Thursday morning the same
mill just escaped a serious blaze. A
driver threw a cigar butt in the chaff
near the main door of the mill. For
tunately before the fire gained any
Roadway Carl Carlson discovered it
and used the mill hose, putting it out
without damage.
The extent of the damage caused by
Sundays explosion is not yet ascer-
tanned. Workmen are still watching
the dust room.'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
Gear wins at Cherokee

Cherokee, Sept. 19.AThe republican
county convention here Saturday re-
suited in victory for the Gear people,
who instructed for him by a vote Of
62 to AZ. 1t was complete surprise
to the Cummins people, who had con
fidently expected to control the con-
vention by Just about the same vote
which carried the convention for Gear.
Frank Coburn, Cummins man, was
nominated for representative, and then
resolutions in favor Of Gear were adopt
ed. after contest which very nearly
turned into free fight.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
/. OTIS UPHELD.
War Department Approves His Action
In Regard to spanish Ships.

Washington, Sept. 19.-(By Associat-
ed Press.)-The war department has
approved the action of Otis in refusing
to allow the Spanish ships to go to the
ports controlled by the insurgents to
take away Spanish prisoners, but al
lowing the transfer to be made under
the supervision of American officers.
Today's cabinet meeting lasted longer
than usual. Secretaries Hay, Gage and
Long were among the absentees. Otis
cable regarding Aguinaldo's request
that one of his officers be allowed to
visit Manila for conference regarding
the release of the American prisoners,
was discussed at some length but no
action was taken. Other questions re-
lating to Honolulu and Porto Rico were
discussed without action.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
TWELVE MARINERS LOST.
Part of the Crew OF the Dunrae Perish
American Ship Burns In China.

London,Sept. ia boat containing
the captain and eleven men from the
French steamer Dunrae, reported on
Saturday to have foundered off the is
laad OF. Elba in the Mediterranean, is
feared to have sunk with all on board.
1.-THE Dunrae, which was formerly
the Alesia, was commanded by Captain
Coste. and was last reported at Mar
settles, on Aug. 5, from New Orleans.
Part of the crew were saved, Nccord-
ing to the first 6ispatch-l
The ship George Stetson of Bath,
Me-, Captain Pattea, from Portland,
Oregon, June II, fer Taku, China, has
been burned up at Loo Choo. No
lives were lost.
[The George Stetson registered 1s45
tons and was owned by Arthur Sewall
g. Co.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
THE ODD FELLOWS,
Five Hundred of Them Attending Pia
9s,a mond Jubilee at Detroit ~

Detroit, Sept. 19.-(By Associated
Press. 1.-THE streets are bright today
with the regalia and uniforms of Odd
Fellows from all parts of the country
attending the diamond jubilee of the
order. Fully 5000 are here and as
many more are expected tomorrow and
Thursday to witness the parade and
prize drill. AT the sessio.- of tn SOW
ereign grand lodge today little business
was done. When the call for new bus
mess was announced so many PROPOSE
tons We're presened that all were re-
ferred to committees without reading.
Next years convention OF Odd Fell
lows will be held at Richmond, Va.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
had wreck Mt Brighton.

Brighton, Sept. 19.-Two freight
trains on the Central had collision
just above here Sunday morning at
o'clock. The train from the west
pulled into the switch for the west
bound train to pass but did not get
clear in when the west-bound engine
struck the rear car, smashing it and
the one next to it. One car was filled
with wheat and one with shelled corn.
The engine was quite badly wrecked
and the entire loss was estimated at
about $4,000. The morning passenger,
No. 4, was held here from o'clock a.
M. till p. m.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
Received Quietly at Paris.

Paris, Sept. 19.-(By Associated
Press.,-The announcement that Drey-
fus will be pardoned is already dis
counted by predictions. There was alb
,solutelv no excitement displayed along
the, boulevards when the newspapers
came out this afternoon with the an
nouncement. ''In principle" is the idiom
sometimes used in semi-ofiicial an
nouncements for forthcoming actions.
1t seems to have q slight bearing on the
matter except, perhaps, that it implies
the fulfllment of various formaities
before the pardon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

SHERIFF'S SALE.-Notice is hereby given
transcript, to me directed by the Clerk of the
District Court of Wapello county, Iowa, against
the goods, chattels, lands, tcnements, etc, of
J. Il. Mallery, plaintiff, will offer at public
sale to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at
the front door of the court house In the city of
of October, 1880, between the hours of 9 O'Clock
a. nj. and O'clock p III. of said day, all of said
Thomas Healey's right. title and. interest in
In Wapeilo county Iowa, towit: Lot number
siStsen tl6l in Summers addition to the city of
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Sale to commence at the hour of one o'clock
p. m. of said day.
Witness my hand this 5th day of September,
1899. b. +. SHUTS,
Sheriff of Wapello County Iowa &
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

ORIGINAL NoTIcE.-In the District Court
" of Iowa in and for Wapello County. Octo-
Der term 1899, ]. o Hunnell, w. G. Grow. ]. r.
Kane, N. f. Reed, D. McHaffey, D. A. Jay, r.
B. Ramsey, w. E. Baldwin, ]. N. Morton,
James lanes W. Lapsil.e ;, Kelly s. Behrens,. VIM.
N.Y. Moolen Mills Co.; L. F; Summers, Milton
Bank of Milton, Iowa, g. ]. Story, ]. c. Strick-
ling. W. A.TDuekwortii, S. w. Manning. w. S.
Manning, Frank Vincent, Wherry g. Walker,
Meek Bros, J. w. White1sey. w. ]. Boyle,
Farmers and Traders Bank of Bonaparte,
Iowa, J. L. Marriott and Bierce; s. Trott, plain
Co., Jay c. Goddard A. Ii. Cowdery, P. E. Will
cox and Hart F. Farwell, defendants:
To above named defendants, and to each
you:
You and each of you are hereby Nc
there is now file in the office OF
District Court of the State of Iowa,
Wapello county. a petition of the i.
praying the court to enter a final dcsr.e ~
judging and declaring the sale of the propertl
of the defendant, the Long Distance Telephone
Company, to Hart c. Farwel1 null and void OIL
account of said sale being brought about by the
fraud of the officers of said company, towit:
Jay c. Goddard, A. II. Cowdery, p. Z. Wilcox
and said Hart F. Farwell. Also said petition
prays the court to appoint receiver to take
possession and charge of and control over said
property.
And that unless you appear thereto and defend
before noon of the second day of the next term,
being the October term of said court, which will
commence at Ottumwa, Iowa, on the sd day of
October, 1899, default will be entered against
you and Judgment rendered thereon and decree
be entered as prayed for.
MITCHELL & HUNTER, and
WHERRY g. WALKER,
"a for O1at
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
Excitement at Rennes.

Rennes, Sept. 19.-(By Associated
Press. The news that the council of
ministers had decided to pardon Drey-
fus was received here with Intense ex-
citement. Dreyfus is still a prisoner.
Pardon Signed.
PaEis, Sept. 19.-(By Associated
Press.G-At o'clock this evening the
utmost %calm prevailed throughout
Paris, The official announcement was
made in the form cabled by the Asso-
ciated Press>in order. to avoid demon-
strations at NRennes and Paris. But
the pardon Of Dreyfus is not merely
imminent, but vas actually signed this
morning. Many believe that Dreyfus
will go to Eng on his release,
which may take place tonight. He
was still in prison, this afternoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

seventv-five of the strikers present.
REPRESENTATIVES of the various organ
lied bodies of the city attended the
meeting and addressed the assembly,
encouraging them in their move and
urging them to stay together. As the
Courier goes to press the meeting is
still in session. There will be meet
ing at 1880 this evening, at which the
strikers hope to effect an organization.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
The Victim of Injustice Shown
Clemency by the Council
of Ministers.
is TO BE SENT ABROAD
Authorities Are Afraid Hi. Presence In
France Will Cause Demonstrations
-Dreyfus Will Not Now ask
for Reversal.

Paris, Sept. 29.-lRy Associated Press,
The council of ministers today decide
ed to pardon Dreyfus on principle. The
pardon will take effect In u few days.
Dreyfus has relinquished hisappeal for
n reversal of the judgement of the
court.martial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
Beyeridee shocked.

indianapolis, Sept. 1s.-(By Associat-
ed Press. l-Senator Beveridge said:
i was shocked by the news of Miley's
death. knew him well. While in the
Philippines was with him a great
deal He was splendid man as well as
a good officer. 1t will be recalled that
he was with Shafter at Santiago, and
he has written ably of that campaign
in some of the magazines"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
WIN Rc SEM ABROAD.

Paris, Sept. 19.-By Associated
Press.l-It is said that Qreyfus will be
sent abroad before the. promulgatiols
OF his pardon, in order to avoid dem
onstra tons.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
SITUATION GRAVE.
Fever Cases Appearing at Rate OF Thir
ty n Day at Key West.

Washington, Sept. 19.-(By Associat-
ed Press The yellow fever situation
at Key West is regarded as grave, New
cases are appearing at the rate of
thirty day, but the mortality is low.
One new case is reported from New
Orleans today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
HIGHWAY NOTICE. 10 l. N. Newell ct

Ill al:
The commissioner appointed to view, and if
required TO vacate, highway, commencing at
the northwest corner of the southeast quarter
Of the southeast quarter of section II, township
70, range IL west, in Wapello county, running
thence in northwestern direction and terniin-
ating at the northwest corner of the southeast
quarter of section II, township 49, range IA west,
and ali objections thereto or claims for dam,
ages, must be filed in the Auditors Office OH or
before noon of the eth day of October, A. D. 1899
or such highway will be vacated without refer
ence thereto. MORGAN GRISWOLD,
Auditor of Wapello County, Iowa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
A MARROW ESCAPE.
Royalty Comes Near to Death In n Rail-
road COIlistOn,

Perth, Scotland, Sept. 19.-(By asso-
ciated Press.)-Prince. and Princess
MISUNDERSTANDING narrowly es-
caped death in railway collision to-
day at this station. The royal salon
carriage was half telescoped, out they
escaped with onlyya severe shaking up,
and proceeded to Balmoral, where they
are going to visit the queen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
COL. rIILEY DEAD.
Dies of Cerebral Meningitis While or
DUTY Mt Manila

Washington, Sept. 19.-(By Associat-
ed Press.)-Colonel John d. Miley. in
spector general OF volunteers, died to-
day at Manila. Otis caIbled the war de-
partment that his death was due to
meningitis, attendant on ty-
phoid fever. Miley's rank in the regu-
lar army was that of first lieutenant
in the Second artillery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

ORIGINAL NOTICE-To Elnathan S. Batch
" elder: YOU arc hereby notified that the pc
tition of Nellie j. Batchelder. plaintiff, is now
court of the State of Iowa, in and for Wapeiio
county, claiming of you divorce on the ground
of snch cruel and inhnnan treatment as to en-
danger her life, asking for the custody and con-
troll of your two children, Dorothy W. Batch
elder and Walter r. Batchclder, and for general
equitable relief. And unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon of the second day of the
next term, being the October term of the said
court, which will commence at Ottumwa, Iowa,
on the 23rd day of October, 1899, default will be
entered against you and decree granted az
prayed for.
Dated Aug. 30, 1899.
McNETT g. TISDALE,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

NoTICE-PRooF OF WILL.-State of Iowa,
IN Wapello county, SIS. District Court. To ali
whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given,
that an instrument in writing purporting to be
the last will and testament of Il. b. Jones, de-
ceased, was this day produced, opened and read
by the undersigned, and that have fixed Mon
day, the 23d day of October, 1899, as the day for
hearing proof in relation thereto. Witness my
official signature with seal of,said court hereto
affixed this 18th day of September 1890.
@-, o. ]. GARRIOTT,
SEAL. Clerk District Court
1871 BY q. ], Wing Deputy
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

ESTRAY NoTIcE-Taken up as an estray
IL by David Sautbine at his residence In
Agency, township Wapello county, Iowa, on the
9th day of August 1899, red COW, white in face
and TANKS, with crump1ey horns and ear marks
of some kind, about seven years old with young
calf and valued at 5000 by L. X. Cremer and j.
p. Dauglierty, and posted before 81. C. HUM
bert, Justice of the Peace.
MORGAN GRISWOLD,
Auditor Wapello County.
I. q. Hammond, Deputy.