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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-13
A Woman Fatally Shot.

CHICAGO. June 12.-Whiie trying to
arrest three men whom he caught in
the act of robbing William Shaughnessy
Policeman Victor Stromberg shot and
Fatally injured Mrs. Nellie Leeman, who
was on the opposite side Of the street.
The officer seized one of the three rob-
bers. and when the other two started
to run he drew his revolver and began
firing. In his struggles to hold on to
one of the robbers his shots went wild.
one of them striking Mrs. Leeman in
the groin
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-13
Spanish Prisoners in PHILIPPINES.

MADRID, June 1.-THE Spanish Min
lister at Washington. the Due d'Arcos.
cables that the United States Govern
ment admits its obligations, and is pro-
ceeding to secure the liberation of the
spanish prisoners in the Philippines. ac-
cording to the terms of the peace treaty.
and while SO doing grants Spain the
privilege of Independent action in the
same work, including ransoming the
prisoners. The Minister adds that in
structions have been cabled to General
Otis to assist the Spanish commission 8
Decentralization
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-13
COMMERCIAL,
WHEAT MARKET FIRMER AMI
PRICES ADVANCE.
Barley Dull and Weaker ON Call
Oats Are Quiet-Corn
Steady.
San Francisco. June 18th,

y ,ss San Francisco, June 18th.
Wheat on call opened at a small adj
vance, in sympathy with higher prices in
Chicago, and afterward weakened when
the latter market declined. The local spot
market was hrmer, and prices were adj
vanced,, as will be seen below. The Gov
ernment report is sfavorables one for the
holding interests. 1t places the average
condition of winter Wheat 67.3 against
1872 at the time of the previous report,
and gives the California average at 81.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-13
averaged $1.35; B. Tartarian averaged CSC;
Centennial averaged 81. Two cars sold.

Porter Brothers Company sold Cali
fornia fruit at following prices yesterday:
AT New York: Apricots-Royal, ST. 65dp3
Single crate. Plums-Abundance $3.50 sin
gle crate Mikado Ss45; Japan. $sl5;
R Coy Hetiye u; S5 q 40. 40; Glyman. $lSop
moni, $685. single crate; Tragedy, $500
BIS Peaches-Alexander, 81. 25Qp1 80 box
Cherries-Royal Ann, $1.30d3.70 box; Cen
tennial, 81. 65@1.90; Republicans, 75c@$l 20;
Tartarfans, 90cQ$1. So; Governor Wood, soc
At Boston, Prunes-Tragedys. 81. 500
$50 single crate; Simoni, $2.92QS.2 20.
Peaches-AI N05@l.60 box: Gar
Abundance, s1.50a21O single crate; Red
June 81. 75Q2. 55; Clyman, 81. 10Q1.75; st.
Catherine, 81. 3061.71; Royal Hetive $110G0
LIS; Cherry Plums. 75cQ$1. 33. Pears-Wil-
ders, Ha-boxes, CSC. Cherries-Oregon, s120
al. 40 box; Republicans, $1.25; Royal
Annes, 81. 20a1.35
At Minneapolis: Cherries-Royal Anne,
81 1902 Is box: Black Biggereaus, S0c0S1 SIS;
Tartarians, 65c@$1.55; Black Republicans,
81. 106I1. 40.
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Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole car
casses from slaughterers to Dealers:
BEEF-First quality, 7%QSc; : other
grades, 7q71ac per 10.
for small.
MUTTON-wethers, 7@7,kc: Ewes, s1A@
&c per ID.
LAMB-7GSc per ID for Spring.
PORK-Live Hogs. SIC 70 for medium,
5ss@5s4e for small, 5Q51ke for large; dress
ed, 7G81ac per ID.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-13

/. 55Q1 go; Middlings. s1.o5; Shorts, 81;
Bran. sc; Straw, bOQ60c Corn, large
$1.3o: Small. s1.35; Cracked Corn, $1.4o;
Ground Corn, $l.35
Almonds, 15G20c: New Brazils, 1212c; Pc
cans, Ice; Filberts. 15c: Chestnuts. 15c
per H. Pine Nuts, Csc.
Eocene, 19c; Extra Star. 2c; Elaine, 23c;
Water White Obulkl, 12c.
ELECTRIC LIGHT -CANDLES-10 o..
GRANITE MINING CANDLES-10 o.,
61lc; II o., &c; IA o.. 711c: is o., size.
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Closing Grain Quotations.

Chicago, June 18th.
WHEAT-July, 75Ac; September, 761sc
TIC.
New York, June 18th.
eWHEAT-July, Sic; September, Sic; De
cember, 8214c.
San Francisco, June 18th
WHEAT-December, $1.177s.
BARLEY-New, 847sc.
CORN-Large Yellow, $1.121!a@1.171&
BRAN-$16 504117
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-13
Peace Congress.

THE HAGUE, June 12-At an adj
journed meeting Of the delegates to the
peace conference under the Presidency
Of M. De Staal this morning it was
resolved to furnish the newspapers with
statements of the proceedings of the
committees as well as OF the plenary
sittings
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-13
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
Trade Continues Fair I'm Local Pro.
duce Circles.

Sacramento, June 18th.
Trade was of fair proportions in local
produce circles to-day.
Following are the retail prices for the
various articles mentioned.
FLOUR-Family Extras. H.e5 per 100
FRUIT-Oranges. l5c. 25c, SOC 4oc and
ID: Strawberries, 10c per ID; Cherries,
ries. 8 lbs for Csc: Blackberries, 1Oc per
box: Logan berries, 15c per ID: Apr bril- Its,
lVc per 70 70 plu q &c; Pears. &c per 10;
TABLES-Tomatoes, iz5sc per n:
Celery. &C per head; Caullfower, ioc . per ,e.
Green Onions. Oyster Plant, PIC per
dozen punches; Onions, &c per 10; Roman,
ii tor 6f esas sc o Ie 1Hs ss SC
gus. 3a5c per 10: Old Potatoes. &c per IS:
New, &c; Rhubarb. &c per 10: Artichokes,
Mt1ATS-Beef.Prime Rib Roast, 121kc
per ID; Corned Beef, s@12c; Sausage, PFC;
Steak. l2a15c; Rump Steak, 1oc c Chuck
Steak, 1Oc. veal.-Loin and Rib chops,
121sc: Lon and RIB Chops, PFC; Mutton
s Ste;W SC; sh9 99d1e1. Chops. Sc. Pork
safnI g4SI 1 Ham. nl2 gg 6.
each; Broilers, s25@40c each: Tame Geese
80 each; Tame Ducks. 50QI65c each Tur-
keys, tic for live and zoe for dressed per
NJ. &. .ettfs
EGGS-Californda, Csc per. dozen.
DAIRY PRODUCE-Butter-P zoe
per NJ; Mountain zoe: Valley Roll. 20c.
Petaluma, 45c per roll; Creamery. soc per
roll. Cheese lifornja. 15c per ib; Young
Genuine Swiss. 40c American Swiss, zoe:
Neufchatels doc.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat or Wheat Hay,
60M75c; Alfalfa. first cutting. SOC: second
and third cutting, Coo; Wirole Barley,
1.o0; Ground Barley. N.S5: Feed Oats.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-13

An Ohio woman has patented tea
kettle attachment which will prevent it
from swinging around against the hand
when tilted to pour out the water, a.
piece of wire being secured to the side
Of the kettle and extended to the
handle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
BENJAMIN MASON DEAD.
Died at His Home on Williams street
Saturday at 1880 P.M

Benjamin Mason, of Williams street,
South Side. died at his home at 1880
o'clock Saturday evening, after pro-
longed illness. The deceased leaves a
wife, an adopted daughter and broth
er to mourn his loss. He was 40 years
old at the time OF his death. The fu-
neral will be held from the house at 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. Mason was born in Shropshire,
England, February IA, 1870. He came
to this country in 1851, and in 1855 was
united in marriage to Miss Mary
Green, at Louisville, ny. An 1870 he
came TO Iowa and then resided in Bur-
lington. He also lived in Creston Il
short time ana then in 1878 moved &c
Ottumwa. where he has remained even
since. Mr.. Mason was a cutter by
trade. and is well known throughout
the city. He was quiet, unassum-
ing man, and a gentleman by nature
He has host of friends who will en-
tend their sympathies to his bereaved
wife.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Tho A. RPS Honor Mrs. Ada RInli.
Rnck ksONton. Decepsed

The following resolutions Of respect
We're adopted by the Daughters of the
American Revolution, Saturday after
noon ut a called meeting, which was
held Mt the home OF Mrs. w. II. Daun,
on North Court street:
sit is with sorrow that the Elizabeth
Ross chapter of the Daughters OF 1he
American Revolution is called ,.pon to
meet its first loss of member. MIS-.
Ada Aillisacls Eoston. who passed from
life 10 her eternal home, Sept. l. 1899.
"Resolved, That the chapter express
its sincere sympathy 10 the bereayeel
husband. the sister, Miss Dalla Mill
sack Koontz. who is member of this
chapter. and other relatives.
RESOLVED, That copy al these reso.
buttons be sen. 10 The family. nat they
may be published il the loca! papers.
in the American Monthly Magazine and
spread upon the minutes az ollr chap
ter.
Flora S R5ss.
Emma j. Holt,
Committee"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
From Mondays daily.

From Mondays daily.
Large selection of new society EN-
blems at Scott & Co.'S.
Mrs. Mary Lewis, of Given, returned
home this morning after visit with
Mrs. VIM. Walker, OF 1875 Hayne
street.
L. a. Gardner, wife and baby, of
Sharpsburg, passed through the city
this morning enroute home from a
visit with friends and relatives at Kirk
vile.
Mrs. NJ. Tray has gone to Des Moin-
les, in response to a telegram which
fshe received this morning announcing
the illness of her husband, who is in
that city.
The game of ball which was played
at Beacon Saturday between the Iowa
Prides, of this city, and the Beacon
team, resulted ina victory for the lat
ter by a score OF 10 5.
Mrs. Polly Houls, wife of Adam Houk,
who lives near 0rmanyille, died at her
home Saturday evening at, $500 o'clock
The deceased was so years old and
leaves an aged husband, two sons and
a daughter to mourn her death. Mrs
Houk. with her husband, moved to Wa
pello county many years ago and lived
here up to the time of her death. The
funeral was held from the residence
yesterday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the
interment taking place in the Orman.
vile cemetery.
Word has been received in the city
announcing the death of Miss Julia
Fahy, of Omaha. Miss Fahy was form
erly of this city, having been horn
here. She lived here up to ten years
ago. when she went to Omaha, aud has
remained there ever since. She was
in Ottumwa last June, called here by
the death of her father. Her sister,
Mrs. James Conway, of this city, was al
her bedside when death came. The
funeral is being held in Omaha to-
day.
! The funeral of Hosea B. Jones, whose
death occurred at his home in this city
Friday morning, was conducted from
the First congregational church yes
terday afternoon at $50 o'clock, by
the pastor. Rev. w. A. Mckenzie as
sisted by Dir. +. e. Brush, after which
the remains We're inferred in the Or
tumwa cemetery. The casllet was COW
cred with flowers, tokens of remem-
brance from the many friends of the
deceased. The pallbearers were A. ID.
Moss, John Il. Moore, G. X. Ekfelt. /.
H. Hammond, j. D.. Ferree, and John
| Connolly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

ing her birthday anniversary There
was a large number present, and the
affair was a happy one.
Mr.. Seymour, of New London, arriv-
led this morning for a few days visit
with his children. Mrs. j. Il. Beard and
Charles Seymour.
L. NJ. Morris and family, of 3oG
South Davis street. are visiting friends
in Williamsburg. From there they
Twill go to iowa City. and will be absent
from the city for Il week.
Last Wednesday night the following
young people spent ii pleasant evening
ut the home of Charlie Hamilton, on
| Webster street, South Side: Misses Lo.
Ira Warren, Laura Sbeare,, Laura Hoi
lliugsworth, Mcssrs. Will Lewis, Lurer
| Allen, George Scully, Ben Work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
SOUTH oTTUmwA NEWS,

From Fridays Daily.l
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Aumacl is very sick ut his home on
Chester avenue.
Mrs. L. Tadlocls, OF Blakesburg, de-
parted for her home on the Milwaukee
this morning. after a visit with c
Tadlock, on Church street.
Mrs. Eliza Heckhart. of Woodhirl
Oklahoma, who has been visiting in
Leando, arrived in the city on the Rock
Island this noon for q visit with her
sister-in-law. Mrs. j. W. Cowherl, OF
304 Burhuss street, South Side.
Monday evening, at The residence o1
the officiating minister, Rev. J. NJ. Me
EIroy, on North Jefferson street, oc,
Cured the marriage of l.. c. Fuqua and
Mrs. Maggie Mendel, both of South OF
tumwa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
DrinH Grained

after you have concluded that you
ought not to drink coffee. Ii is not u
medicine but doctors order it, because
ii is healthfu!. invigorating and nppe-
t2ing. Ii is made frcm pure erain<
and has that rich 5 81. brown color
and TASTES like the finest grades OF cot
fee and costs about u as much. Chill
dren like it and thrive on it because it
is a genuine food drink containing
nothing but nourishment. Ask your
grocer for GrainO. the new food
drink. Is and 225c.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

:, j.
and returned home on Burlington No.
4 in the evening,
Mrs. Hugh Meek, of Bonaparte, re-
turned home this morning after visit
at the home OF her brother, Ii. j. Dun
can. on Woodland avenue.
Mrs. w. A. Prather and children, of
Pierre, passed throuh the city last ev-
ening enroute home, after a visit with
friends and relatives in Birmingham.
Mrs. w. J. Sinnamon, of 021 East
Main street, went to Des Moines this
| morning for visit with friends. From
there she will go to Griswold for a
visit,
FAC. Sylvester, the Courier's able cor
Respondent at Competine, will leave in
Ia few days for Des Moines, where he
will enter upon a course in pharmacy
at Highland Park College.
j. A. Stearns, of Dahlonega, was in
the city today. Mr.. Stearns leaves next
week with his family for an overland
| trip to Oklahoma in search of health.
He may possibly locate there.
L 'ditSi -. l4dHc Sslu MISS .NyTlle Alice
Hanks We're married in Hotel Eldou,
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, Rev.
Y. e. Hunt, pastor of the Christian
church, performing the ceremony. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hanks, of 314 East Main street.
Mr.. Lane is an operator in the Western
Union Telegraph office. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lane went at once to their home at sos
Weller street. Both young people are
well known in Ottumwa.
w. FL. Fetzer has returned home from
three weeks trip into Canada. Mr.
Fetzer was at the mouth of the Mingan
river. on the north shore of the Gulf of
ST. Lawrence. He says that it is very
pleasant place, but that it is very cool
there. Mr.. Eetzer also visited Quebec,
and states that the trip between there
and the st. Lawrence is simply i'm
mense. At Quebec Mr.. Fetzer says
that there still remain all the old his
toric marks, and that the people there
pride themselves in keeping them in
good condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

Douglass. has filed a petition in dis
ttrict court, claiming Judgment against
Ben Alnayer in the sum of 5000 for
professional services rendered by the
deceased as physician. The petition
also asks for interest on the above
amount from Sept. IL, 1894.
Charles A.sGridley, of Eldon, has
filed a petition in district court asking
that John r. Kane and Anne r. Kane
be enjoined from maintaining nui-
sance in the form of a saloon near the
depot at Eldon.
John Adams. the colored man who
was convicted on the charge of assault
ing Eliza Hubbartt, will receive his SEN
tence, tomorrow morning atf9 o'clock.
The attention of Judge Sloan in dis.
trict court today is oecnpied in hear
ing the case of Mary Marsh vs.. b. f,
SHUTS. Il damage case which was con-
tinued from last week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
Volcanic Eruptiol,s.

Are grand, but Skin ErNptions rob
life OF JOY Bucklen's Arnica salve
cures them: also Old, Hunting and t'c-
yer Sores. Ulcers, Boils. l'elpHs, Corns,
Warts. Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chappeel Hands. Chi!blains. Bcst Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
aches. Only 25 cts tox Cure guar
antecd. Sold by Clark & Moliison,
druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
other Police and cour, News

officer T. B. Couple indulged4 in a
shooting match in the West End last
evening about Z o'clock. While patrol
ling his regular beat he saw a man APP
preaching him. and when the stranger
got near enough to ascertain that it
was an officer, he turned and fled. The
policeman did not know him, but at
tempted to stop his fight, taking it
for granted that person so suspicious
must be guilty of some crime. The
man escaped amid yolley from the
officers gun, and further search TO,
him proved futile.
w. w. Cory, attorney for William NJ.
and Augustus S. Rideout, Today receiv-
ed their discharge in bankruptcy from
Judge Woolson, OF the United States
district court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

Fine life size crayon from any old
picture, only Csc, at Hutching; not
compelled to buy frame. All crayons
made in studio. We send nothing
away to be made. Don't pay two or
three prices TO travelling agents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
Remarkable Rescue,

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfieid, H.,
makes The statement, that she caugh,
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for n month by her fam
lily physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was 4 helpless victim o. CT u
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her Druggist suggested
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption; she bought u bottle ard to
her delieh, found herself pencht,ed
fran first dose. She continued It's
use and after taking six BOTTLES. found
herself sound aud well: now ,loes hel
own houseworlt and is MS well as she
ever was. Free trial bottles OF this
Great Discovery at Clark & Mollison's
Drug Store. Only 80 cents and 81 40
every bottle guaranteed.
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IL finely retouchcd minett photos, on
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

Twelve fine cabinet photos only 81
at Hutchings for short time to intro
duce the superior work. The best
work in the city guaranteed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

The finest large family group photos
al actual cost of production for sixty
days to introduce this beautiful work.
We have the finest light and instru-
ments in the city and know how to
please YOU. Hutchings, on Court st.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

Fifteen stamp photos and eelegant
land-painted photo button pin-all for
only soc at Hutehing's new studio on
Court street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
CAPTAIN wYMAN DIsAPPOINTED.
Medical Examiners Refuse to Allow
Him TO Accompany Regiment.
from Mnpday'S Daily lae4i

p
The many friends of Captain w. c.
Wyman in this city will be sorry to
learn that the army medical examin.
eEs at San Francisco have pronounced
him physically unfit for foreign SER
vice as line captain and will not allow
him to 60 to the Philippines with his
regiment. The captains unfitness APP
plies Only to foreign service as line
officer aSd does not prohibit him from
serving in some other department.
abroad or in the same capacity here at
home.
III is needless to sag that Captain Wy
mans disappointment is very great, as
army service has always basn one of
his pet ambitions. He is not out of the
army yet, however, and intends to use
every effort TO get himself transferred
TO some department where he will be
allowed to serve.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
manhattan SHOE HOUSE
Semi Weekly Courier
uHANaINa ApDKKss.

will please give the name of the Post Office to
which the paper has been sent as we'll as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
changed to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

G. A. Spiegel, of Des Moines, who
skipped his bonds last March while
awaiting trial for arson, has been ar
rested at Toronto, Canada.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12
[From Saturdays Daily.l

The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joha
McFadden is very low with ty-
phoid fever, at his home on Finley ave
nue..
Mr.. Buggles, of PaclSwood, was in
the city yesterday aud spent the day
with l.. o. johnson and family, on
Schuyler street.
Miss u. A. Chisman. of Blakesburg,
returned home this morning after a
few days stay with relatives on this
side of the river.
Grant Reed, of JIG North Ransom
street, had his middlc> finger severely
mashed yesterday forenoon about .
O'clock. Dir. Williams was called ane
dressed the wound and Mr.. Reed is
resting us easily us could be expected
From Mondays Daily.
Miss Alva Kane, OF Eldon, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Evans, of South Schuy'
Ter street.
Mrs. Eta Whipple. of 500 Lee avenue
Went to BialteSburg, this morning for 1
visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hood, of Abingdon
spent Sunday at the Randall home on
South Moore street.
There was a surprise party on Mrs
Louis Stoinhoff AT her new home on
Moore street, Saturday evening, it be;
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

All kinds of nice neckwear and
shirts at the Hub, also full line of fall
hats.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

An elegant life-size crayon made
free with dozen best photos at
Hutehing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-12

The Grand Union Tea Co. will hare a
big special Sept. 16. he sure and cali
on that day.