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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
NO HOPE
Beers Finally Abandon Idea Of
European Intervention.
TO DEFEND PRETORIA
General Jonbert Counts Hi. Forces.
Contents of EnsIand's Final Note,
which is Soon to be-
Delivered.

{ London, Sept. 2e.-The Brussels
correspondent of the Standard says
that DR.. Leyds, representative of the
South African republic, now. recog-
nizes the hopelessness of any attempt
to obtain European Intervention.
A special dispatch from Pretoria
says that the members of the. Nolks-
raad, believing. that the British notes
are intended to gain time for theacon-
'centration of troops, urge the govern
merit to adjourn the raad inlmedi-
ately and to send Great Britain note
declaring that further mobilization will
be regarded as an unfriendly act. 4
Trenches, earthworks and sandbag
defenses are being erected in all the
available approaches to the capital.
Commandment General Joubert reck-
ons on $4,000 Transvaal troops, 10000
from the Orange Free State, 5000 from
Cape Colony, 1000 from Natal and
5000 Hollanders, Germans and other
volunteers,
a. / ID IS
London, Sept. 26.-The officials of
the foreign Office last evening gave out
the text of the letter of Secretary
Chamberlain to the British high COM
missioner in South Africa, Sir Alfred
Miner, dated Sept. %.
The British reply expresses regret
that her maiesty's offer, No. 5, of
Sept. $, had been refused, and says:
"The object her majesty's govern
ment had in view in the recent negotia-
tons has been stated in manner
which cannot admit of misapprehen-
sion, viz, to obtain such substantial
and immediate representation for the
outlanders as will enable them to Sc
cure for themselves that fair and just
treatment which was formally promis-
ed them in 1881, and which her ma
iesty intended to secure for them
when she granted privileges OF self
government to the Transvaal.
NC conditions less comprehensive
than those contained in the. telegram
ofSept. can be relied on to effect this
object.
'.rhe refusal of the South African
government TO entertain the offer thus
made. coming as it does after four
months CT protnctea negotiations
themselves the climax of five years of
extended agitation--makes it useless
further to pursue the discussion on the
lines hitherto followed, and the inn
perial government is now compelled to
consider the situation afresh, and for
mulate its own proposals for final
settlement of the issues which have
been created in South Africa by the
trolley constantly followed for many
years by the government OF South Al
RIGA.
They will communicate the result
of their deliberations IN later dis
patch.'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
ArERRIFIc EXPLOSION.
Rome, Iowa, Store Demolished SUM
day Ni.ht.


Rome, Sept. e6.-our city was great
~ excited Sunday evening over an ex-
plosion in NJ. Messer's store. About i
o'clock people living in the vicinity of
the store were awakened bysa terrific
explosion, and the men fastened out
to find where it had occurred. 1t was
soon. learned that it was. at Messer's
store. A fire had already started. but
was soon put out. The front of the
store was blown to pieces, and nearly
the entire stock of goods was destroy
ed or damaged, many pieces being
blown into the street.
What caused the explosion is mys-
terry. 1t is thought it was caused by
matches being struck in some way and
set fire TO some paper, causing two
kegs of powder to explode. The entire
building was shaken and damaged, and
the windows end show cases were a
total wreck. About 5000 worth of eli
gars and tobacco We're destroyed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

ORIGINAL NoTICE.-In the District Court
y. - OF Iowa in and for Wapcl1o County. Octo-
Der term 1899, ]. Q Hunnell, w. G. Crow, j. +.
Kane. N. f. Reed. D. McHaffey, d. A. Jay, r.
B. Ramsey, w. Z. Baldwin, j. N. Morton,
lanes w. Lapsiey, Kelly Behrens, VIM.
Moolen Mills Co.. L. F: Summers, Milton
Bank Of Milton, Iowa, B. j. Story, ]. c. Strick-
ling. w. A. Duckworti, S. W. Manning, w, S.
Manning, Frank VinccnA Wherry & Walker
Meek Bros, ]. w. WI slsey. w. j. Boyle
Farmers and Traders 3ank of Bonaparte,
Iowa, ]. L. Marriott aud Bierce Trott, plain
Co., Jay C. Goddard, A. H. Cowdery, P. E. vii.
cox and Hart. f. ;trwell, defendants:
To above nanaI defendants, and to each of
you:
You and each of you are hereby notified that
there is now on file in the Office of Clerk of the
District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for
Wapello county, petition of the plaintiffs,
judging aud declaring the sale of the property
OF the defendant, the Long Distance Telephone
Company, to Hart c. Farwe1l null and void on
account of said sale being brought about by the
fraud of the officers of said company. towit:
Jay c. Goddard, A. n. Cowdery, p. E. Wilcox
and said Hart f. Farwell. Also said petition
prays the court to appoint a receiver to take
property. 80
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
cpmmence at Ottumwa, Iowa, on the 23d day of
October, 1899, default will be entered against
you and Judgment rendered thereon and decree
be entered a MI PTaysd for. u,,,,rr,
WHERRY & WALKER,
t L & u ATTORNEYS f,r pJair ftF
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
HooTED FROM STAGE. !
Ex-Congressman simpson Anglers the
Grand Army Men.

Grand Army Men.
\ Wichita, Kan, Sept. 25-Ex- Con-
gresham Jerry Simpson was hooted
off the platform here Friday evening
while addressing a local. grand army
reunion. Simpson said:
II glory in the spunk of Aguinaldo's
men. They are simply fighting to re-
gain the land the Catholics took from
them"
Simpson said in substance he would
rather be with Aguinaldo than with
Gen. Otis.
An old soldier in the audience arose
and said the speech was drilling too
much into politics.: This was. applaud-
ed and greeted with cries of Throw
him out!"
Z Simpson attempted TO go on, but no
one could hear him!
The band struck up The 'sstar-Span-
gled Banner" and Simpson left the
platform.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
Post,na.ters Appointed.

Washington, Sept. 23.-(By Assoc!at-
ed Press THE following presidential
postnasters have been appointed: II,
iinois-Wm Thorp, Lotchfield; David
HerriotS, Morgan Park; r. r. puffer,
Odells; ID. +. Wilcox, Quincy; s. b.
Moody, LAGRANGE. Iowa--H. w. Rob-
inson, ColfaN; w. Il. Stahl, Lisbon; G..
z. Swarm, Oakland.
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Appointed. by GOV. shaw.

Mt. Pleasant, Sept. CIV. P. Young.
OF Marion township; c. w. Payne, Of
Jefferson township; Frank Kean, of
Center township; and ". S. Wright, of
New London township; have been ap-
pointed by Governor Shaw as dcleeares
to the National Farmers congress,
which meets al Boston soons
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
CHILDREN BunNED TO DEATH.
Left by Themselves in Farmhouse
= Near WIeomfield They Perish,

Bloomfield, Sept. 26.-(Special)-
One of the saddest accidents in the his
tory of the, county occurred yesterday
.about noon. Frank Bassitt and family,
consisting of little son and daughter,
reside four miles east of town on the
Sherman Dysart farm. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bassitt left HON, leaving the two chill
dren by themselves. In some way the
house caught fire and the two chill
dren Were burned to death. Mr.. Bias
lsitt is son-in-law of Daniel Hedrick,
and brother-in-law of Ed Van Duyn,
of this city.
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A nnhnano pgeddins.

. Dubuque, sept. % William Quig-
ley, president OF the Telegraph Print
ing conspany was married yesterday
morning 10 Mrs. Anthony NJ. Morris
sey, proof reader in the Telegraph OF
flee. The ceremony was performed III
st. Patrick's church by Rev. Father
Halpin. Mr.. Quigley had long been
regarded as an incorrigible old baehe-
lor, and his wedding was a great sur
prise.
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weokIy Ranlk statement.

New York, Sept. s3.-(By Associate
ed Press) 1.-The weekly bank state
ment is as follows: Surplus reserve, in
crease, $2,6ss, o00: loans decreased, ST.
$4,000; deposits decreased, sec, f03 ;0oo;5
The banks now hold S2,963,Ooo in ex-
cess of legal requirements.
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LEGAL.

EXECUTORS NoTIcE.-Notice 10 hereby
- given to all persons interested, that on the
a5th day OF September, A. D 1899, the uudersign-
of Wapello county, Iowa, Executrix Of the
estate OF Thos Healy, ST., deceased, late of said
county, All persons indebted TO said estate will
make payment to the undersigned, and those
having claims against the same will present
them, legally authenticated to said court for al
lowance. DoLLIR HEAIEy
Dated September II, 1899. Execnt.iix.
A ADMINISTRATORS NoTIcE.-Notice Il
u Hereby given to all persons interested, that
on the 14th day of September, A. D. 1899, the mn.
dersigned was appointed by the Clerk of the Dis
trtct Court of Wapeilo County, Iowa, Admins
traitor of the estate of Patrick Doian,
deceased. late of said county. All persons
indebted to said estate will make payment 10
the undersigned, and those having claims
against the same will present them, legally
authenticated, to said court for allowance. a.
Dated September II, 1892
MICHAEL CouGHL1N,
Administrator,
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rsreicl,, ear ra,nIne III ro,ya..

z Des Moines. Sept. 26.-Compiaints.
have been filed in. the railroad COM
'nissioners' office by every important
railroad in the state OF the scarcity Of
grain cars. The roads also report they
are short on coal, and find it hard 10
get enough men to work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

NOTICE OF EXPIRATIoN.-To M. e. VIII
= son and A: Hevlin: You are hereby noti-
fed, that the following described real estate,
situated in Wapello county, Iowa, ,owit: Part
Of lot No. 9, Hammond s. Co.'s subdivision TO
Ottunwa, Iowa was sold Tor taxes of 1894 and
!S9s on the 14th day of December, 1896, to Henry
Webb; That the certificates of sale thereof are
now owned by Henry Webb, and that the right
OF redemption will expire, and treasurer's
coed for said land will be made unless redemp-
ton from such sale be made within ninety days
from the date of completed service of this notice.
You will govern yourself accordingly.
Dated 18th day of September, 1899.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
HIGHWAY NOTICE. s. To i. n. Newell q,

The con, missioner appointed to view, and u
required to vacate, highway, commencing "a,
The northwest corner of the southeast au;lrte,
OF the southeast quarter of section IL. towusii
-, range II wests In iWareio county, ruuui,,p
thence IN anortiiwesterly direction and terniilh
atnE at the northwest corner of the southeasi
has reported In favor of the vacation thereof
and all objections thereto or claims for dam,
ages, must be filed in the Auditors office on ];
or such highway will beracated without refer
ence thereto. MORGAN GRISWOLD.
Auditor of Wapello County, low. 4
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
81. LOUIS EXPOSITION.
sent. Ito Der, IL. 1899.

Excursion tickets TO ST. Louis, Mo-. are
on sale tuesdays and Thursdays during
continuance of exposition via Wabash,
ut rate OF one and one-third fare for
round "trip. Return limit five (5) days
from date OF sale. A. j. Packard, Agent
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Monroe County Man Tsises Laudanun,
to End His Life.

Abba, Sept. 2s.-(special.) Alex.
Henry, farmer who resides short
distance west of Abba, and who is the
proprietor of a milk route in the city,
attempted suicide last evening shortly
before 6 o'clock. He took a dose OF
laudanu,n. Two physicians and Il
stomach pump saved his life. No cause
is assigned for the set.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

NoTIcE--PRoOF OF WILL.-State of lows
whom 1t may concern: Notice Is hereby given.
that an INSTRUMENT in writing purportur to be
the last will and testament OF q. B. Jones, de.
ceased, was this day produced, opened and read
by the undersigned aud that have fixed Non
day the I'D day OF October, 1899, as the day for
hearing proof in relation thereto. Witness MY
atnAod this 18th day Of September 1899. ~
4 ~ 3isf O. y. GARRIOTvT
SEAL. Clerk District Court
~ BY II. J, Wing Deputy
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EXECUTORS NoTIcE.-Notice is hereby
- given to all persons interested, that on the
10TH day of September, A. D. 1899, tho under,
signed was appointed by the Clerk Of the Dis
trtct Court of Wapello county, Iowa, executor
OF the estate of Emily M. Clifton, deceased late
OF said county. All persons indebted to said
estate will make payment to the undersigned,
and those having claims against the same will
present them, legally authenticated, to said
court for allowance. -
Dated September 10, 1899.
]. A. HAMMOND,
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Po.ta ge Ra1e. as1,endcd.

Washington, Sept. 90. (By Associate
ed ss,)-The postmaster general
has issued an order extending the
postage rates of United States to Porto
Rico.
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GEN. lsrnul. Dead.

Paris. Sept. 22.--(By Associated
Press General Brault, who succeeded
Renaud. as chief OF the genera staff,
in November, 1898. is dead.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

EsTRAY NOTICE. ~ Taken up as an estray
in Compctine township, Wapello coanty, Iowa,
OH the 9th day of September, 1899, seyen}head OF
yearling steers; color, red, with smooth ear;
LETTERS; color, two roam spotted and one red,
with smooth ear: crop off OF right ear; and Val.
ued at f2cS5.0o by NJ. E., Silvers and Geo Huphey
and posted before j. W. Huff, justice Of the
peace.
4 @ MORGAN GRIswoLp,
Seal. Auditor Wapello County.
Nso.--l i. III, Han1ninnd -Daniit,r " Ll-leL1.-
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Brastreet's saws,

. &. q.
Satisfactory trade and price. condi-
tons apparently still reign. So few,
in fact, are the reports OF poor trade
that favorable reports may be said TO
be almost unanimous. An expanded
volume. of fail trade. is indicated byi
The aggregate of bank clearings for
the week, though reports from some
markets point to the greatest rush be-
ing over. Prices as ii rule maintain
ull their former strength, decreases be-
ing few and relatively unimportant.
Wheat, including -four, shipments
for the week aggregate 4,63O,765 bush
els, against 4,536,552 last week, 1924 :
927 in 1898, 5,7Os,s25 in 1897, s,936.s6s
in 1896 and 3,151 ,9O7 in 1895. Since
July l. this season, the exports aggre-
gate 46, 64S,560 bushels, against 41,604,-
01S last year and 50,310.525 in 1897 90.
Corn exports for the week aggre-
gate ,3,Te4,965 bushels, against 3,es2, Is |
last week, 2.695,2o2 year ago 4,0a2,142
in 1907, 2,61o,479 in 1896 and 1,a60.325
in 1895. Since July /, this season. the
exports aggregate 53.15s.52s bushels,
against 3a,56a,ld2 a year ago and 49,
500, 1901 in IS97-9S. -
Vi
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

knew him. Dark eyes flashed from a
brown, intelligent eountenance that was
always beamtng with good nature and
youthful FEASIBILITY. An erect bearing
and an air Of command well became him
1t would Seem thatahe was always medi-
tating mischief or an exploit Of which
he was himself the center figure, and his
chums his faithful satellites HE was
a pompous little fellow" one of his COM
panions asserts His head was up and
he patronized US a Bit and how we liked
1t! I can see him now with that bright
eye, smile on his lips and his hands
In his pockets, coming whistling along
the street His nature was fun-lovirg
yet lovable. The boy did some reckless
things, but never a mean one
The desire to have good time and the
! instinct to command to which all his
old comrades attest stick out of every
anecdote of the lads youth that is pre-
served. Old DR.. Dewey, his father, was
as stern a parent as the traditions Of
his time and section prescribed, but he
had soft spot in his heart for his baby
son, younger by nearly half a score of
years than either of his brothers and
orphaned so soon. One of the pleasant
memories of that family and the only
incident in which there is shown any
tinge of prophecy is of the little fellow,
just out of dresses and seated on his
fathers knee, hearing with rapt delight
and redemanding with enthusiasm the
old ballad, 1.-THE Poor Little Child Of a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

In their acute peril the two cow-herders
contrived to scramble upon the horses
back, and thus were borne to the bank.
George drove home in silence on the
fragments Of the wrecked carry-all. Per-
haps the most human touch of it all was
that he did not appear at the supper
table He went promptly to bed without
candle or a bite, and he said not a
word of his adventure.
An hour later DR.. Dewey came back
from downtown, where tales of the ex-
plot were affoat. In no very amiable
mood he assembled to the bedroom Of
his son, whom he found sleeping with
suspicious industry that did not deceive
him for an instant. What is this I
hear, my son." he said, addressing the
darkness, "about your breaking up my
marriage and nearly drowning YOURSELF"
Il should think you'd be glad 1 didn't
drown altogether" came in an argument
tative but fearful voice from under the
cover. DR.. Dewey stood for a m 0ment
in silence, and then turned and left the
room without another word.
History has given no record of what
happened then. 1t would be Pleasant to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

Goodwin heard him asking for a fourth
dance and heard his daughters laughing
refusal.
He was quiet at breakfast the next
morning, but when the family were sep
arating after the meal, he patted his
daughters brown head.
Wanted another dance, didn't he?" he
chuckled- 'They say George Dewey's a
bit reckless, but I'll be hanged If / can
help liking him. He has grit and he will
be heard from one Of these days"
Susie, like the coy maiden Of her day.
said little, but her blush enlightened her
father.
Soon after Lieut.. Dewey was delighted
to receive an invitation to dine at Gov
ernor Goodwin's." He was the first guest
to arrive. The governor honored Com
mander Rhind by claiming his society for
most of the evening Dandy Dewey de-
voted himself to Miss Susie.
Perhaps Providence favored the impetu-
ou' young mans suit. Perhaps blind,
stupid chance alone was accountable. Be
that as 1t may just as the alternate visits
Of the commander and the subordinate Of
ficeI were becoming interesting to piazza
and parlor conventions in Portsmouth,
the Narragansett was ordered away, and
Commander Rhind with 1t. Thereafter
there was no obstacle to the progress Of
1|dlOiy lSWty, except SUCH DIS SOiu-
mander Rhind's letters interposed.
He embraced this opportunity with his
usual impetuosity. Soon the good-na-
tured gossips noticed that Susie Goodwin
wore a sparkling new brilliant on the
third finger Of her left hand.
Commander Rhind or Lieut.. Dewey"
they queried f1utteringly among them
selves, just as they had 1uttered and
queried when a carriage stopped at the
lrxrir,
which would alight? The old governor
chuckled. III
Wedding cards put an end to the spec
ulation of the gossips. Commander
Rhind or Lieut.. Dewey" they said
trembling when they saw the Goodwin
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-24

to Susie Goodwin and she responded with
an arch courtesy. Then the trio passed
on and Dandy Dewey's" companion, an
other young officer told him that Com
mander Rhind's suit for Miss Goodwin's
hand was the talk of Portsmouth. ITS
ten to one he wins her" added the officer,
but the lieutenant did not reply.
Fifteen minutes later he was leading
the governors daughter out to dance. He
danced with her three times. The third
time Commander Rhind observed, and
frowned, and pulled his mustache mood
fly.
The next afternoon when he called he
found Lieut.. Dewey there. Noting the
scrTpulousness Of the young mans dress
the older one muttered something about
a popinjay.
Two days later Dandy Dewey drove
with Miss Goodwin, and the next evening
he met her at a dinner, from which Com
mander Rhind was unavoidably absent,
and took her in. AT the next ball he had
his quota of three dances early in the
evening and two were waltzes. Governor
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matches" So thinks Mrs. Greeley. 1T
never knew of but one love affair of my
brothers," she said, and that resulted in
marriage and ended in early DEATH
Thirty-two years ago a dashing young
lieutenant was stationed at Kittery navy
yard just below Portsmouth. n. H. He
was scrupulously careful as to his dress,
but the word dude had not been invent
ed then, and those who ventured to sheer
at Dandy Dewey" did so under their
breath. They feared not only the strong
arm of Dandy Dewey himself but the
equally unrestrained displeasure of his
friends. He had many friends, for he
was high in favor in Portsmouth society.
Naval officers were always in demand at
the exclusive dinners and balls at Ports
mouth. But Lieut.. George Dewey was the
most popular of them all.
There was reason for this apart from
he young officers compelling personality.
Ichabod Goodwin, the war governor of
New Hampshire, liked him and predicted
future greatness.
There's a lot in George" he would say
with a chuckle. He has the right sort
Of grit. Wen hear from him in time
that's coming
that period gubernatOrial opinion
had more weight than now, Just as con-
grcssional influence was greater than it
is today. Gov Goodwin's social fiat had
gore for,h and Lieut. Dewey became the
rage" in Port smouth's most conservative
society.
Gov. Goodwin had a daughter a gen.
lie, pretty ing creature. Susan she
had been named, In memory of the mother
who was gone. Susie her father call
ed her. because he disliked the dignified
sound of the more austere Susan. Susie
Goodwin had all the houseWifely arts at
the tips Of her dainty fingers, but there
was a strain of the old Ichabod in her,
too, that made her find the atmosphere
OF the state house congenial. She often
went with her father TO his Office, doing
the work of a secretary when need be-
Oftener doing the duty of the daughter,
advising, suggesting, soothing.
When the trOublous time of 1861 came to
harass the souls of the North and South
Susie Goodwin was seventeen years old.
She was a slender, delicate creature, re-
ndndpg one at first glance of wind
blown flower. But her eyes We're st sady and
her lips had a trick of setting themselves
IN nrm, straight line.
Passing group Of men on the day that
President Lincoln issued his call for 49,
zoo troops, she heard some one say:
What will old Ichabod Goodwin the old
copperhead, do now?'' Susie Goodwin
flushed and her eyes stared fixedly at
the old state house, her pretty lips tight
ening.
She hurried to her fathers office They
talked earnestly for long time
The next day Gov Goodwin issued
call for troops. THE legislature not being