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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
slsin-GraltlnS Operation.

Atlantic, Oct 19.-A sliillful skin
grating operation was performed here
Sunday afternoon by Drs. Porterie!A,
Morse and Campbell. upon the head OF
the little son OF Homer Everett. who
was so terribly injured by being scalp
ed in a sorghum mill some .ime since
At the time the wound was dressed,
the scalp WAS replaced and united as
well us expected. The outside skins
and hairs have since sloughed of leav-
ing only granulations, ard i skin
grating operation was necessary 10
provide an outside covering. \ num-
her of the friends and neighbors OF
MIR. Everett volunteered to permit \
piece of skin to be cut iron, Jheil, arms
for this purpose. \ strip an inch wide
WAS taken from The upper arm OF each.
ard from Two TO three inches in length
and in this way new scalp WAS pro-
yided. The patient is doing well and
there is every reason 10 believe that ht,
will recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
THEY CAROUSE
Disgraceful Actions of Forty
Sixth Volunteers.
DRUNK ON THE TRAIN.
Hold High Carnival Enroute From
Massacliusetts to NIanila-Drum-
Head Court.NIartial Held
at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Oct. 19.-CBy Associated
Press THE Forty-sixth volunteers,
enroute from Massachusetts to Manila,
have arrived here. They secreted
whisky on the train and held high
carnival. At this place Colonel Hegler
called a drum-head court-martial and
sent thirty of the worst offenders to
Columbus Barracks from the first sec
ton. The other three sections We're
found to be in the same condition and
were sidetracllel as they arrived. More
trials We're held and others are being
sentenced to the same punishment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
OoHxs Ifankcr Indicted.

Charlton, Oct. 17.-G. C. jameson, u
wealthy banker and busine.; man OF
Dows. was indicted by the grand jury
for bribery. Mr.. Jameson owns Il banl,
al Rowen, Iowa township. and accord
ing 10 the story OF two trustees of that
township was greatly interested in the
selection of IA treasurer. that the bauk
might handle the funds. His anxiety
to make his bank the depository over
came his good judgment, and it is al
legged he offered TO make it profitable
ii the trustees would elect his man
treasurer. The trustees took the mat
ter before the grand jury and the in
dictment followed. Ii has caused con-
siderable excitement here and at Dows.
sr. Jameson was recently tried and
cleared from the charge of tampering
with the scales, in his favor. which
We're used in weighing live stock and
grain.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
$500, 900 .Rron, si,5oo snve.,,.,sr,.

Washington. Nct. 49,. Mel Arm-
strong. CT Spokane. Wash. dropped in
here Thursday on his way back from
Washington. d. G.. where he left his
19-year-old daughter, Mayc, in school,
He had not been here for uineteen
years. I,e Went TO Spokane to serve
in the l2nt! Office and soon put Sl.50o
in the Leroy mine. which was sold for
S4.0O0.000 and his share of the sale was
S26O.00O and he had received $4,000
in dividends besides. Armstrong is now
dealing in mining properties. His
brother John is deputy sheriff of the
county Denver is in and some time
ago cleared up S12o.O00 on some min
ing stock. His brothers, Roll. Frank.
Will and Harry, are in the cattle busi-
ness in San Marcial. Mexico.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
HELD UP BY A TRAMP.
One Hobo Shoots Another aud Takes
His Clothes and Money.

Montour, Oct. 1s.-A strange case of
hold-up occurred Monday night at
about 1880 on the second section of
freight No. 81, in charge of Conductor
II. Roberts, just before this point was
reached. Two tramps were stealing n
ride, when one of them held up the
other, stripping him of his clothes,
which with few dollars. made up all
the man had. He offered resistance,
however, and his associate shot him,
the ball passing through the jaw and
out at the mouth. The wound is not
serious. The engineer of the train saw
the flash of the revolver when it was
fred and when the train stopped here
the injured tramp was found. He gives
his name as O'Connell. The wouldbc
murderer and robber made his escape
The wounded man is being cared for
by the town authorities.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Forty-one B. g. R. &N. Switch
mon Quit at Cedar Rapids.
ONLY TWO MEN STAY In.
Striker. Issue Statement Saying There
Must be no Interference with Con.-
pany, Property or Workmcn
Want Higher Wages.

Cedar Rapids, Oct. 1s.-(special.)-
Forty-one switchmen, employed in the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern
yards at this place, quit work this
morning, demanding higher wages.
Only TWO men OF the force remained Ut
work. Later the striking switchmen
issued statement, saying that they
would Blacklist any man of their num-
Der who interferes with company prop
erty, OF hinders any one desiring to
work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
BEET SUGAR MEETING.
Farmers Industrial Convention in Sex.
sion mt "a aaon City.

Mason City, Oct. 19.-The farmers
industrial and beet sugar convention
for the state of Iowa convened yester-
day at Clear Lake. Many representa-
live men of the state We're present and
4 great deal OF capital was represented.
1t is the prevalent opinion that large
amount of wealth will be put into beet
sugar interests in the next year.
James Wilson, secretary Of aericul-
ture, presided over the meeting. James
Allen, of Ames. Neb., president of the
Standard Cattle company. and prcsiden,
of the National Rect Growers aSsocia-
lion read 4 very valuable paper on The
growing of beets.
y full hour was spent in discussion
of the paper. which seemed TO interest
most everybody. They Went at it
year.
Prof. Alien. of the Stale Agricultural
college, of Minneapolis. spoke on "For-
age Crops For Dairy Cows He
placed the sugar beet fodder way
ut the head OF all folders for this pur-
pose.
Secretary Wilson delivered his al.
dress at 3 o'clock on ''1'he Farm and
Its Manufactured Products lie laid
particular stress on beet sguar produc-
tion and felt confident that its future
lin Iowa was promising. Iowa has SO
many diversified and profitable indus.
tries that it was a little difficult tic
get the farmers TO attempt an expert
ment when there were so many certain
ties.
On account of the sugar meeting al
Omaha being declared Off. Bishop Cut
ler and Henry I. ONnard We're lmubl,
Ito bs present. Theo. Hopke. of Pekin
Flil.: Prof. Hayes. of Minneapolis: Prof
&c. f. Curtis. of .Smes. aud c. r. Tav
llor. of Washington, ID. c.. followed Mr.
| Wilson in the discussion.
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VOLUNTEERS AT THE CAPE.
Major Huntington Forming "a Corps of
Mounted Scouts for Active Service.


Cape Town. Oct. 19.--Maior Rimine-
ton, of the Inneskilling Dragons, is
forming a corps of mounted scouts at
Naauwport. The conditions of the SER
vice are similar to lhose of Colonel Ba-
den-Powell's forces at Mafeking.
The British have abandoned the sta>
tion at Norvols Pont, on the Orange
Free State border, on the Port Eliza
beth and Bloemfontein railway.
Conygham Greene. the British agent
to the Transvaal. and Lady Lily Greene
sailed for England today on the Scot.
Their sendotf was characterized by im-
mense enthusiasm.
The imperial authorities here have
impounded e150.OOO (S75o.OOO), which
arrived yesterday for the 'rransvaal ana
which would otherwise have gone into
the Beers war chest. 1t is stored in
the Standard aanlS-to be kept there UNI
til the end of the war.
The streets are thronged and there
is much excitement.
The DeKolonist, loyal Dutch paper
published in Cape Town, is issuing war
gressively imperial leaderettes, under
llle lllie IUe 1ellON ITcSS.
The extras are printed on yellow pa
per. In explanation of this it may be
said that the publishers, Messrs. Sauer
& Merri1nan, have been SO fond of rail-
ing at the imaginary ''yellow press"
that they have decided to have one OF
| their own. The Dutch characterize ali
imperial papers as ''the yellow press"
The Dutch papers are using the term
republicans" to describe the Boer
forces and are trying to create the i'm
preston that the war is between the
forces of republicanism and British i'm
perialism.
Little silken union jacks on which
is painted in golden letters Miners
proclamation against treason are being
widely sold in Cape Town and its vi
cinity.
The women's fund for the relief of
women and children refugees from the
Rand has raised local subscriptions
amounting to $4,000.
| A fund has been initiated by Hof-
meyer and has been contributed to by
the Dutch for the purpose of aiding
wounded Beers and relieving the wives
aud children of burghers killed while
fighting against England. So far S1O,-
900 has been contributed.
Refugees are pouring through the
colony towards Cape Town by the
thousands. The East London and Port
Elizabeth railroads are crowded. The
mails on the way from England for
Johannesburg will be stopped and de,
livered here.
1t is announced that the authorities
at Johannesburg have declared they
will make house to house search on
Monday and compel every British sub
ject to leave the town.
Beira dispatches dated Saturday
state that the latest reports show the
Beers advanced northwards but were
repulsed at Lobatsi Station. This
doubtless means that Colonel Plumer's
force is advancing to the relief of Ma
feling and has encountered the Beers
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
BRYAN IN OHIO.
Stumplng shc State in the lntercx. of
John h. Mclean.

Greenville. o., Oct. 19-(By Associ-
ated Press.) Bryan crossed the river
from Kentucky last night and today
began three days ,our of Ohio in the
interest of John Il. Mclean. the demo-
cratic candidate for governor. The first
speech was delivered here. The talk
covered the subjects of the Chicago
platform, free silver. the income tax.
trusts and imperialism. On the latter
he said: Il dare the republicans to de
fend the title by the purchase of TO-
0oo,O00 men. They claim the right to
ae in the Philippines by purchase. that
too after giving Il less price for human
beings than we pay for hogs"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
WHISTLES TO BLOW.
WIcn ilse Eoys OF the IrIsty-tirst Come
Marching Home Again.

Des Moines, Oct. l9.-As soon as the
Fisty-iirst Iowa arrives in San Francis
co .Adiutant General Byess will notify
Assistant Adiutant General c. II. Austin
by wire that big demonstration may
be made in Des Moinss. Tuesday Mir.
Austin arranged With the tclephope
companies to notify all 1he pan1s in the
city having whistles as soon as the
news was received. He also asked all
steam plants TO blow their Whistles on
receipt of the news and keep them go
ing for half an hour. Railroads will
join in the racket and tbs churches
will be asked to have their bells rung.
1t is expected that the regiment will
arrive in San Francisco ny Monday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Smallpox at Indianapolis.

indianapolis, Ind. Oct. ia special
meeting of the city council was held
Tuesday evening for the purpose of
appropriating $4,000 for the stamping
out of smallpox in the city. All during
the summer there have been sporadic
eases of the disease here and a few
days ago three new cases were discov-
cred. There is some fear that it may
spread to dangerous proportions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
VERDICT of GUILTY.
Murderer of Fred bennett Convicted at
MI. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant, Oct. 19.-The case of
the State OF Iowa against Charlie Fields
for the murder of Fred Bennett, i'll a
box ear at Rome, last July was finish
ed shortly before noon Tuesday and
given TO the jury, and no verdict had
been reached that evening at O'Clock.
County Attorney McAdam made the
opening argument for the State Mon
day and was followed for the defense
by w. +. Kopp and l.. \. Palmer, the
latter closing in the forenoon. Mr.. Me-
Adam finished for the state about 10:3O
O'Clock.
The jury al 10 o'clock Tuesday night
returned Il verdict of guilty of murder
in the first degree aud fixed the pun
ishmcnt At Imprisonment for life at
hard labor.
As soon as the Fields jury retired the
case of the State against VIM. Nj. IL.
Jones was commenced. This defendant
is indicted for the murder of Fred Ben
nett at Rome, last July. the theory Of
the state being that Jones and Fields
were together with i third colored man
who is unknown. and Jones has con-
tessed that this is true. hut entered Il
plea of NOT guilty 10 murder in the frs.
degree. He evidently hopes TO get !"
lesser degree ou conviction. The .ssol-
lowing jury is hearing the case: VIM.
ilsagIe. Richard Parrish. II. W. Kyle.
+. Nj. Tague. Charles Hobbe. Asbury
Jay. \. Il. Andrews, John Weikle. Jchn
Short. John &. Koch. Arthur Miller ard
c. a. Schatfner. The jury has six of
the regular panel and six talesmen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Run Over by n aaorse.

Ida Grove, Oct. 19.-E. p. Corbit,
manager of the Green Bay Lumber
company at this place, was run over by
runaway horse Monday evening. He
was rendered unconscious at the time
and sustained quite severe flesh
wounds. Altogether he was fortunate
in having no bones broken, but as it is,
it will be several days before he can be
az his post again. Mr.. Corbit is par
TALLY deaf and did not hear the noise
of the animals approach.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Not Killed in soudan.

Paris, Oct. 19.-Lieutenant AIcynier,
who was supposed to have been assas-
sinated with Colonel klobb in the Sou
dan by Noulet and Chanoine, is alive
and we'll. This sensational news reach
ed Paris on the eve of the grand men,
orial services, so that Nine. Klobb is
left alone TO mourn. while there is re-
joicing in the Meynier family
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Mil Burned at syooDe

Boone, Oct 19.-Ihe Milan Smith
Touring mill, the Oldest industry OF It's
kind in the county. was destroyed by
fire 'ruesday afternoon. The loss on
the building is about $4,000. with no
insurance. The loss on the machinery
Will aggregate $4,000. The cause OF
The fire is unknown. and when it was
discovered it had made such headway
that the fire department coul,! do
nothing but prevent It's spreading. The
adjoining lumber yards we're saved al
Ter Il desperate struggle. About 5 200
Worth OF grain belonging ID the Doud-
Rogers Milling company wa. stored in
The building aud is Il total loss \
strong wind famed the tiaIuss aud
made certain the destruction of the
mill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Great Floods in Italy.

Rome, Oct. 19-Serious storms, ac-
companied by floods, prevail in the
southern districts OF Italy and are
working widespread damage. At San
Giorgio bridge and twenty houses
have been swept away. and it is be-
believed there has been considerable
loss of life there. NJ Monte AIesou,a
. church was struck by lightning dur
ing mass. Three persons We're killed
and forty injured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
FLOUR MILL FOR CEDAR RAPIDS
The Erection of A big Plan. VIII Soon
Begin in That City.

Cedar Rapids. Oct. 1s.-(special.) =
The American Cereal company announ-
ces the erection of a great commercial
-four mill at this place. Work on the
buildings will begin soon. The COM
pany will also install here plant to
do all the printing for the concern.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
usniae.nlc Among Horses.

Ames, Oct. Is There is an epidemic
among horses which comes dangerously
ncar being pinlieye. Veterinarians say
i, ;sa weil-detned nhuerz.. which has
symptoms similar to pinli-eye, and the
development OF which is favorable un-
der similar circumstances. Des aioines
is particularly afflicted: the numher ot
cases reported there is greater than
ct any time for many years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Ncsroe. Were No. Hostile.

Barnesville, Ga, Oct. l9.--tn inves-
tigation of The disturbances here
shows that the negroes who were sup
posed TO be threatening the town came
in seeking protection from whiIacaps.
The negroes claim that some of their
race were roughly treated by white
caps. The Capital City Guards, which
had been summoned to its armory 10
await orders TO go TO Barnesville, have
been dismissed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Dairy,,,en Meet.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-By Associated
Press. 1.-The adnlteration of food and
the enforcement of dairy and food laws
are the subjects OF general discussion
at today's session of the National Asso-
citation OF the State Dairy and Food de-
partmentS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
TO BE saGNED roMoxRow.
AInskan Modus vIvendl is Satisfactory
20 EkOtb Nu,iOnS.

London. Oct. l9.-(By Associated
Press. 1.-The foreign Office says that
The verbal changes Which have been
asked by the United States in the
Alaskan modus vivendi are unimport-
ant and We're readily agreed 10. 1t is
assumed it will be signed ut Washing
ton tomorrow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
Farmer Dragged Three Miles Vet Was
Not Fatally Iniured

Cedar Rapids. Oct lS.-(Specinl.) -
Frank Cerony. farmer. fell from the
wagon, while driving home this after
noon. His foot caught in a chain and
he was dragged three miles over rough
roads. His clothing was torn off and
he was unconscious When rescued, but
miraculous as it may seem, he escaped
without fatal injuries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Rrldse Co,nhinaIIon.

Pittsburg, Oct. l9.-(By Associated
Press. )--It is announced that bridge
combination, under the name oe the
American Bridge company, has been
completed. i controls 9S per cent OF
the output of the country, and it is
capitalized at $6i,000,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Thrown FRom A BRIDGE.
Farmer Instantly Killed In a Runaway
Nenr CedRr Rapldh

Cedar Rapids, Oct. 19.-(Spccial. y
AS Richard Mackey, farmer. was driv-
ing home from this city today, his team
ran away and he was thrown from
Prairie Creek bridge and instantly kill
ed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Rudy Eou,,lln River.

Dubuque. Oct. l3.-(Special. Mrs.
Harriet Bucks body was found in
Shell Rock river ar Nora Springs last
evening. The theory is that she COM
mitted suicide. No cause for such ac-
ton on her part is known. -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
womEN,s CLUBS. CONVENTION.
lnsnol. Federation i. In Session a

Quincy. Oct. 19.-Dy Associated
Press. 1.-The Illinois federation OF
Moments Clubs convention has nearly
three hundred delegates in attendance.
The morning session WAS devoted to
hearing papers. This afternoon ,nc
delegates were given reception at the
Country club.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
preslaeur Reaehes 1aon,..

Washington. Oct le.-The president
ial party arrived here at 1890 O'clock
The president aud Mrs, Mckinley drove
direct tot the White House.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19

4 So appears likely from advices re-
cSS. ia Beira suggesting that Col.
Phsv,~ is marching from Tuli, in
Rh6NNN the relief of Mafeking.
ColorrNe nmer is probably accom-
panied d srmored train.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19

The deposits in the banks OF Hardin
county aggregate S5oO0oo more than
shcy did year ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19

w L. Stahl has been installed as
postmaster at Lisbon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-19
Generals Lawton and Young
at Arayat With a Con-
siderable Force.
GUNBOATS START TODAY
An Expedition Will Also Set Out for
Tarlac - Heavy Rainlalls Last
Night-Lawton May Reach
San Isadro Tonight.


Manila. Oct. lo.--By Associated
Press ,)-Gensrals Law,on and Young
are at Nayat with 5000 men. the gum
boats Florida and Oeste are preparing
TO move along the rive, to San lsadro,
which will be held as a base for opera
tions TO the north. The expedition
whose objective is Tarlac. is expected
10 start today. a heavy rain began to
fall last night.
May be Ehere.
Manila, Oct. 10, 1880 p. m.-(By AS
soeiated Press.)-l.awton is supposed
to have reached San lSaaro. No COM
since he lett Arayat this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-22
THE BULL DOG.
He Is Loyal 10 the Death and He Is Com-
panionabIe.

"A real lover of dogs is apt to have
Of the animals. yesterday. but he is
apt also to be fond of good dogs. no
matter what the class of their special
purposes in the world The dog lover
is very like in this regard the truly
gallant man-he may prefer blue eyes
and fair hair TO the opposite. but his
heart goes out to all women who are
good because they are women and be
cause they are good. To the initiated
an affection for a bulldog seems a per
version of taste, for the bulldog is not
symmetrical, is not graceful and some
About his intelligence, however, there
IS more than one opinion; about his
affection and his loyalty there can be
no doubt whatever, his affection
knows neither hesitation, wavering or
change, and he is a rare comrade. He
is not noisy. he is not nervous and he
il not given to demonstration.
He fills the requirements that Emer
son formulated as to perfect compan-
ionship He does not need to speak to
show his sympathy. He can tell YOU
what he wishes to say with his little
eyes and he can be eloquent with the
waggings Of his stump tail. This kind
of companion is no such as COM
mends himself to all persons, for there
are those in the world who like chat
terers and consider the unending small
talk of the drawing room the highest
and most pleasurable expression of
human wit For such as these the
bulldog is not likely to have the great
est attractions. Let such have a frol-
icsome dog or a kitten that will chase
its tail. But the bulldog is a good
companion for a quiet man of q
thoughtful and philosophic cast of
mind The bulldog will not disturb
his musings. the bulldog will not say
the wrong thing at a time when sill
cnce is precious for the bulldog rarely
speaks. When he does he is short.
though not sharp, in his communica-
tlons and is very much to the pur-
pose