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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09

The above is the result of the cleo
tion in Wapello county Tuesday,
which with the exception of the Office
OF the county school superintendent,
is a gratifying success to the republic
can party. Governor Shaw's majority
is $40, against 2S5 in this county two
years ago over White. The majorities
on the county ticket range from 303
to 500, the latter being the result Of
the contest for coroner. John ii. Spry
defeated Willis Hendren, the democrat
ic nominee for treasurer by majority
of sol, and B. T. SHUTS was reelected
sheriff by majority of AL over Keefe,
the democratic nominee. A. W.; Blu
chanan was elected representative by a
majority of 4S9, aud as will be seen BY
the table following, the entire ticket,
with the exception of the county super,
intendent, was elected by good, safe
majorities.
The election in Ottumwa and
throughout the county, passed off quiet
ly. In the city there was no unusual
demonstration that would indicate that
there was an election in progress, until
near the close, when there was a no.
ticeable rush for the polls in some of
the wards. especially in the First and
SecoHd.s AS rule, however, the voting
was steady, and notwithstanding all
.fearsst ito the contrary previous to the
election, what may be termed d full
vote was polled. The greatest NUNS
Der Of votes cast at this election was
for sheriff, the total being 7,217. The
total number. of votes cast for the
head of the ticket in the county was
7,164. The highest number of votes re-
ceivedtby any candidate was for treas
urer, Spry, the successful republican
nominee, receiving 1902. H
The defeat of G. w. Buckner, the re-
publican nominee for.county school SUI
perintendent, is indeed to be regretted,
especially when the other candidates
on the ticket were elected by such
handsome majorities. Buckner's defeat
cannot be attributed to any one pre-
cinct. The result shows general
slump through the county, his own
township giving him q majority of
only a.
1t is useless to comment upon the
splendid endorsement of the Mckinley
administration, as evidenced by the res
suit of the election in Wapello county.
Governor Sifaw's majority in the state,
which it is believed will exceed 10000,
speaks for ITSELF
The following is the result OF the
election in the several precincts of the
county, including the city Of Ottum-
wa:
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the Auditorium, where they had been
told their families and closest friends
We're waiting for them. A line Of
march through the principal business
streets had been arranged, but it had
to be abandoned when the trains bear
ing the regiment reached here, for it
was impossible to march column
through the streets.
The boys reached the hall few at a
time and each arrival was greeted with
an ovation. Occupying conspicuous
part in the welcoming ceremony were
fifty-one young girls, who, dressed III
pure white, bordered the stand in front
and sang and shouted various kinds Of
welcome to the boys. AT the conclus-
ion of the welcoming speeches by May
or MacVicar and Ex-Governor Frank d.
jackson the soldiers were lined up, the
roll was called by the captains and
the girls presented each soldier with a
bronze medal, designed especially for
this occasion and presented by the city
of Des Moines.
Accident at Oskaloos..
Oskaloosa, Nov. Especial Ten
thousand people welcomed home Com
pany Il, Fifty-frst Iowa, at midnight
last night. When the train reached
Pella the fact was announced by ten
sharp taps OF the fire bell. This was
the signal for the parade to form and
march to the depot. Twenty thousand
people were in line. The town was
gorgeously decorated and illuminated
Only one accident marred the unalloy-
ed joy of the reception. In the jam at
the depot Herbert Buckland was sho,
and fatany injured. The particulars o.
the accident are not fully known.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
TIE App elite of a tson.

Is envied by all poor dtspestics
whose stomach and liver are out az
orders All sush should know that Df
Kings New Life Pills, the wonderful
Stomach and Liver Remedy, gives &
splendid appetite. sound digestion and
a regular bodily habit that insares
perfect health aud great energy. onN
25c, at Clark & Moilison's drug SITE.
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Surveyor ..... ......... ~ 107
Whites majority is "a; in 1897 it was
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Keokuk township.

Rep. Dem. PEG.
Lieutenant governor ~. 81 So J.
Judge supreme court - 81 SO
Supt. public instruction :. 81 4 SO ].
Railroad commissioner. 81 50
Representative :.'..s as. 66 90 q
County treasurer 49,. s., .. 81 ss92. /.
Sheriff ........ IS 81 ~.
County superintendent !. 50 a s5 4
Supervisor .. ,.is,. 81 95.;.s VI.
coroner ..... .sN.y...s.. 49, 6S - .SS :. j.
Surveyor ..... ........... 67 So
B Whites plurality 1ips 1901. al. This.
wear his pluralityis sS:g g 4 I, 49, /. Z
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characterization at Dex ,loipes.

Des Moines, Nov. 7.--When the SOL
diers OF the FiftN-frst Iowa infantry
volunteers, returning from sixteen
months in the Philippines. arrived here
'5ast night the streets were flied with
so many thousands OF their friends
that they hid to find their own gay TO
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
Green Tow;n.hip.
Township, First Precin,c, !.

q q .3.-..5g J, hep. Dem. Eco.
Governor ..... ....i..,.. ITO 72 4
Lieutenant governor :. Jos 7s 4
Judge supreme court ...s.1O7 70 4
Supt. public instruction. .10S a73 . 4
Railroad commissioner .107 "a 4
Representative ...... ;115 SO 2 4
County treasurer $50. .124 81 3
Sheriff ...... 500. s.s......123 81 8
County superintendent .s1o9;: IA ~ 4
supervisor ..... ........ 107 Z ID 8
coroner ..... :. Ivy Ivy q 5
Surveyor .:.............1 III II 4
Shaw's majority Is 81 and in:1ss7g 1T
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R,chl.nd Town.hip, second lee Precinct s,,,L
Highland Township.

Rep. Dem. Pop.
Governor. -. 80. ........133 Sc !.
lieutenant governor. Abb So -.
Judge supreme court. 1879 Sc -.
Supt. public instruction. :l3e Sc ~.
Railroad commissioneF lag ai;S6
Representative. "a ~. i.s..... 1873 / sg6 Ill.
County treasurer. Z! 1877 W .S4si! !.
Sheriff y Sa4 t0aasft,i \ fSs- n DO q 7
County superintendent. .as11s 1o9lii, !.
:. ...122 81 /.
Coroner. 80. 81. q. ...:1 ga @.S6 Il. /.
Surveyor. >. 4. ..,..........1 1873 IS !.
Trustee. ..,..s.sF .s.... 60. t.i.i35 II
s shaw's majority is; 81, and in. 1897 it
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Surveyor =. .... 1850 FOG 2
trustee .,S..... ........348 202 I
. shaw's majority is 1885,, and in 1897
it was 80.
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Pleasant .rowni.hip.
yva.ilingtop Town.I,ip. !

Y Il. I: 4. +, :, Rep! Dem: Peos
Lieutenant governor -. 3ao ESQ z.
Judge supreme court II e 49,, ta
;Supt. public INSTRUCTION. 1893 l25s. 4, 2
Railroad commissioner ....,to.t s5s q
Representative ...., 1896 ~ NJ
County treasurer 2a6fs 312 = L
Sheriff -. -. ~! 4. ~ :. .:333T .,64
County superintendent 1925 .274
Supervisor ~. ..;... ...34G ESQ 1
Coroner ..... aa6 2B2 /
Surveyor ~. .:3,sT 200 9
shaw's majority is o. and in 1897 it
was
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23
Artificial Sponeas.

A German technical journal de-
scrlbes method of manufacturing
artificial sponges, recently invented
and patented by Dr. Gustav Pun of
Graz, Germany. The process consists
principally in the action of solution
of chloride of zinc on pure cellulose.
The results are products which swell
up with water, but turn horny and
hard on drying. In order to retain for
the product the property Of also abb
sorblng water after drying, certain
chemicals are employed in treating the
cellulose with zinc chloride, and finally
the product is subjected to a mechan-
1co-plastic treatment For example,
the cellulose is treated with concen-
trated zinc chloride solution and So
dunn chloride Common salt) whereby
pasty viscous mass is obtained which
is mixed with coarse-grained rock salt.
Inc plastic mass thus obtained is
pierced in a. press mould with pins,
AFTER whose removal the pressed ma
terlal appears traversed by small
canals In all directions. The excess OF
salts Is removed by washing one or
two days with alcohol and water. The
product thus obtained can take the
place of natural sponge in all its uses,
and may especially serve for altering
water for sanitary and industrial pur-
poses. It IS also suitable for filling up.
life preservers, for the production OF
anchor buoys, as well as in surgery for
absorbing secretions, etc.
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The Chris tmas Dinner Table.

Place the table for the Christmas
dinner in the center of the room
under the chandelier if there is one,
and then see that it is perfectly level
and the leaves well fitted, writes Mrs.
S. T. Rorer in the Ladies' Home Jour
nal. From the chandelier hang a large
spray of mistletoe >or holly tied with
scarlet ribbon. If there be mantel-
piece in the room, bank it with holly
and ferns. Arrange a pretty corner,
blending all the greens used in decor
ating. Cover the table first with
heavy cotton flannel cloth, and place
over it the spotless linen tablecloth.
Place in the center Of the table mat
of Christmas ferns, in the center OF
which stand high fruit dish filled
with polished red apples, grapes and:
such other fruits as may be obtained.
Cover the base of the dish with sprays
of holly; on each side of this place
cut-glass or china dishes filled with
bonbons, olives and sailed almonds.
The water bottles and dish or two
of celery may occupy the other places.
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almost daylight before we finished, but
we were amply repaid for our trouble.
by 9 o'clock every body was dressed
and down stairs, exchanging greetings
and gifts: Stella and were the last
to arrive, and our entrance was the
signal for grand rush to the parlor.
And 10! the big Christmas tree had
flown. My uncle was enraged, the
guests much excited, and the young
lawyer from New York looked very
much amused. "A search was prompt
" instituted, and of course the tree
was found in the library, standing in
stately solitude.
who on earth could have put it
there? No one knew-and no one
could guess-Stella ana I were particu-
larly obtuse. And after. awhile the
presents were distributed. The young
married woman's card was inclosed in
a bundle OF embroidered flannel petit
coats to my darling husband and
darling husband presented his little
love with volume Of Mother Goose
tales, and red bathing suit: my old
maid cousin received Dutch pipe and
a pair of hunting trousers; my uncle
got a half dozen tulle wells and pair.
of gold garter clasps" ...
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Christmas.

An old song preserved In the Har-
leian manuscripts, in the British mus
uem, asserts that it is peculiarly lucky
when Christmas falls on a Sunday.
THAT wynter shall be good,l' it says;
1.-THE somer shall be faire and drye,"
and the year that follows Christmas
will; be a good TYNE all thyngs to
dom" ...-
If there is any virtue in the old SUI
perstition, 1899 Should be a cheerful
twelyemonth. For our own nation,
indeed, it promises WE'LL And it would
seem singularly fitting that happy
year should begin with the years hap
piest day. ..N@
Luck" alone will not ensure pros
perity or contentment. But the Com
panion, while wishing its readers a
merry Christmas, assures them Of a
good tyme' to follow, If through all
the months they cherish the Christmas
spirit-the disposition to make the
most Of ones blessings and the best
of ones troubles, and to be thoughtful,
hopeful, generous and kind.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23
Scientific JOttings.

10 prevent the lodgment of obstruc-
tons In conduit Pennsylvania has
designed new pattern Of tubing, In
which the inner wall has ribs formed at
angles to the direction OF the current
OF water, causing it to take zigzag
course through the conduit.
The cultivation Of fruit trees along
the highways Of France is being ex-
tended each year, the government hav-
ing adopted this practice as source
of revenue, so that now roadside fruit
cultivation has become an important
branch Of national industry
Prof. Bergman, the great surgeon
of the Berlin university, states that
the healing power of the Roentgen
rays is imaginary. The determination
of the presence and position of for
eign bodies has been extremely sue
cessful with the Roentgen rays, as is
well known. Their use in connection
with broken bones has also been very
satisfactory. The hope of discovering.
by the aid of the Roentgen rays, the
position OF gall stones has not been
fulfilled.
An account Of the application of
liquefied carbonic acid gas to extin-
guish underground fires was given by
George Spencer at the recent meeting
Of the Institution of Mining Engineers.
says Nature. At colliery with which
Mr.. Spencer was connected fire &C.
Cured in heading. as the result of
fab OF roof and sides on steam pipes.
The heading was built of with as lit
tie delay as possible, but notwithstand-
ing all efforts to shut out the air. sum
Gent reached the seat OF fire to keen il
burning slowly. 1t was, therefore. de-
cided to apply carbon dioxide, and for
this purpose six cylinders Of liquefied
gas were successfully used. It is not
claimed that the method described can
be successfully applied to all fires. but
there are undoubtedly many cases
which might be SO treated. In case Of
fire on shipboard, the use OF carbon
dioxide would no doubt prove invalua-
BILE. as 1t could be quickly applied and
would not cause the same damage to
cargoes as water.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23

Colored Glass and Smokeless Powder.
Mr.. r.. A. F'essenden described at the
American Association meeting in Au-
gust means by which the location OF
troops using smokeless powder in oas-
tie can be easily discovered. 1t is SIM
ply necessary to survey the landscape
through pale red glass. The fash OF
smokeless powder appears strong in
red light, while ordinary objects are
dimmed. BY furnishing field-glasses
with screens Of the proper tint, the
position Of concealed marksmen, like
those who picked off our soldiers in
Cuba, can be detected.
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voir and serves to conduct the gas.
Water is supplied from the reservoir
to the generator below by means of q
pipe provided with an automatic valve.
As shown in the enlarged detail view.
this valve has q downWardly extend
ing stem fitting loosely in the end Of
the waterpipe and an upWardly ex-
tending steam receiving the end OF 4
rod screwed in q cap closing the valve
chamber. The screw-rod II provided
with q collar enlarged at It's lower end
by q spring coiled around the stem.
"a tube opening into the valve cham
her above the valve conducts tho wa
ter to the generator. When the screw.
rod Is screwed down the valve Is seat
ed to cut OF the water supply, but
when the rod Is screwed ont until the
collar abuts against the under side Of
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23
Distinct christina. Influences.

The SAVIOR and flavor Of Tiny Tins"
turkey would have been far less subtly
delicious had it been set upon the
fusion of the novelist, nor fancy Of the
churchman, that there are influences at.
WORK at Christianmastide which make
ordinary things extraordinary. and
common things precious, and little
things great. That leaven which has
changed the face of the world, and
moved the heart of man, and made
peace where there was no peace, is in
every Christmas present, thought and
happy gathering.
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men were not Of the variety known as

men were not ofthe variety known as
shy sc}
1T: was long past midnight when we
trooped of to o,lr rooms and 2 o'clock
struck before the last good night rang
down the: darkened% hallway. As soon
as all was quiet, L stole from my room,
and tip-toed down the corridor to my
cousin Stella's door. It was locked,
but tapped gently, and was soon adj
mitted. We two girls slipped down
stairs, where had told the butler ian
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23
ton is that there is no metal frame
work to bruise person struck by it.
Electrical Hafr-Cuttinc

A French scientific journal, L'Elec-
trlc1en, describes an electric substitute
Tor the BARRIERS scissors. It consists
OF comb, carrying along one side of
Its row of teeth platinum wire
through which flows an electric cur
rent. AS the comb passes through the
locks to be shorn, the heated wire in
simultaneously sewers the hairs, leaving
them OF even length, and sealing the
cut ends as in the ordinary process OF
smuggling with taper. A similar device
Is a curling iron, kept at an even tenn
perature by an electric wire in the in.
terror r. -at.<' . = -.s-zs7 s-es5<. zsfzt
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23
A Portable Acety,ene Gas Lamp

A new acetylene lamp has been in
vented by an inventor, OF Josserand.
Tex, which is particularly adapted for
use as a table lamp, and which is ar
ranged to insure a uniform, perfect
and brilliant light. The lamp COM
prises a base supporting bowl form
ing generator in which the. calcium
carbide is contained and in which gas
is generated. A cap screws on the
generator and terminates in a pipe by
which a water reservoir is supported.
A tube provided at it's upper end with
= burner, extends through the reser-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23

The First Celebration Of Chrlstmas. 81 1
Christmas was first celebrated in the
year SO, but it was 40 years later be-
fore it was officially adopted as
Christian festival: nor was it until
about the fifth century that the day,
Of celebration became permanently
fixed on the 25th Of December. Up to
that time it had been irregularly OBJ.
served at various times OF the year
in December, in April and in May, but
most frequently in January. Ladies'
Home Journal.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23

old servant of my uncle's) to wait for
us. And the we put our three heads
together and concocteG a grand
scheme, for the undoing OF everybody
In the house. We. tugged and hauled.
that big overloaded Christmas tree
from the parlor, through the hall into
the library, and then we exchanged
the names on all the presents. It was
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23
Warranted Not to Bruise.

A Philadelphia inventor has devised
fender for automobile or trolley cars.
illustration. The fender is made OF in
hated hose, tied together in the shape
OF locomotive cow-catcher. The spe-
cial advantage claimed for the inven.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23
ISGIEN TIFIC OPICS.
CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY
AND INVENTION.
4 Portable Acstylene Gas Lamp VAR
ranted Not to BruiseTh scientific !
Theory Of Blushing Electrical Hair
Cutting.
Scientific Theory Of Blu,hing.

IT is just as natural for soma per-
sons to blush as it is for others to turn
pale. The same laws Of nature which
govern the one govern the other. The
scapillaries, or small blood vessels,
which connect the arteries and veins
In the body, form, particularly over
the cheeks, al network so fine that it is
necessary to employ microscope to
distinguish them. Ordinarily the blood
passes through the vessels in normal
quantities, leaving only the natural
complexion. But when some sudden
emotion acts on the heart. Its action
increases, and an electric thrill In
stantly leaps to the cheeks. The thrill
Is nothing more than the rush of blood
through the invisible capillaries just
beneath the delicate transparent sur
face OF the skin. The causes that
bring this condition in the circulating
system are called mental stimuli.
Iney consist Of joy, anger, shame and
many other emotions. Sudden hor-
ror, remorse or tear, on the contrary,
influence the nerves which control the
blood vessels, and the face becomes
white. Blushing and pallor result
from the sudden action of the mind on
the nervous system. So, if the mind
be forewarned and prepared for emo
tions, both habits can at least be
partially overcome. But when the
nervous system be highly strung, it
would be a lifelong, If not futile
task. to endeavor to effect a perfect
cure. 1t is the sensitive, nervous girl
Who bushes easily, while the girl
stol1d Of nature, or who by conven-
tional education has her nerves under
perfect control, seldom blushes.-Phil-
adelphia Times.
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Try our gloves Of stylish tan.
Backstitched in black and yellow.
The Haberdasher.
CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS.

"Gift-making is one of the most
gracious features of Christmas, and
one that 1 pray may survive all other
outgrown customs, writes Florence
Hull Winterburn, in the Woman's
Home Companion. when love and
sympathy are close counselors there is
little fear that we shall make the mis-
take Of leaving out of our little ones
stocking the particular thing he has
set his heart upon getting. AID il his
choice is beyond us to crafty, let us
come as near to it as we can, and not
convert this season into sort Of con-
venience for ourselves, thrusting upon
his reluctant acceptance such prosaic
articles as shoes, hats and other essen
tials Of the toilet. Far prettier is the
German custom Of bestowing gaudy
trif1es that have no use in themselves
but are part Of the glitter and fashion
of the holiday. When it is possible
nothing is so good to have as the ira
ditional Christmas tree In after years
memory hangs upon it fondly, and we
bless in our hearts the kind hands that
took so much trouble to give us pleas
ure. .'-
Then the stocking hung up on
Christmas eve has a romance all it's
own. The breakfast table dressed with
olly-berries and gifts piled under
snowy napkins is a graceful custom.
and is far nicer, than the blunt hand
Ing out of our gifts. Some trouble
should be taken to create the welcome
element of surprise. We all like it,
but it is one of the greatest delights
in chi1d's experience. He finds out
before we would choose to have him
that what is looked forward to most
eagerly seldom turns out we'll. It is
sad philosophy, yet true, that it is
dangerous to set ones heart on any
thing in this world But the love that
hides It's intention until the hour OF
fulfillment. and then lets out its secret
in an outburst of generosity, is the
best substitute that is ever offered for
the special Proyidence-Santa Claus.
and all other gracious myths. :
AN example of generosity is seldom
lost upon children if it is true, not
artificial. They are very willing to
live up to their little knowledge, if we
allow them the chance, and part Of
our duty to the day is to encourage in
our young people the same kindness
we cultivate in ourselves. It is so
much easier to learn in youth to be
genial, sympathetic and generous than
it is after embittering experiences have
hardened our hearts,"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-12-23
A Remarkable Earthquakc.


On July 10 last the city of Rome un-
dulated with the waves of an earth
quake for nearly half minute. The
famous monuments Of antiquity scat
tered in and about the city were
strongly shaken, but, fortunately, no
serious damage was suffered by them.
The great columns in the Forum
rocked visibly, and large stone
crashed down from the Colosseum. A
strange atmospheric effect, which has
before been observed during great
earthquakes, was very noticeable on
this occasion. People who rushed in
alarm from their houses were drenched
with torrent of rain that poured from
light gray clouds which almost lnstan-
taneously gathered in perfectly clear
sky as soon as the earth began to
quake.