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COMMERCE AT MANILA.
Imports Decrease and Exports In
crease This Yenr.

A statement issued by the division of GUS
toms and insuar affairs of the War De-
partment today shows a decrease in the
amount of imports into the port of Manila,
Philippine Islands, during the first three
months of 1900 compared with the same
period of 1899 of $751; ,G59. The imports for
January, 1899 We're S2,3Oi, 563; for January,
1890, 81. 421, 1913; for February, 1899. 81 80
7S1; for February, 1909, S9S.35S; for March,
1899 $S16,935, and for March, 1900, 81 ,339-
935.
BY countries the imports into Manila
during the month Of March, 1850 were:
From Austria, $500: from Australia, s. s24;
from Belgium. s49S5; from the Chinese en-
pire, $25.6.F: from the British East Indies,
s67 .122; from Egypt, 500; from England.
S275 SOC; from France. sol 1863; from French
China, s1Oo, 500; from Germany S37. 365;
from Holland S2.362; from Hong Kong,
st17,422; from Italy, sS.O14; from Japan,
$1,000; from Spain. $12204S; from Switzer-
land. O,4u3, and from the United States,
S109,3S6.
1t thus appears that the United States
ranks fourth, being exceeded in the matter
of imports by Hong Kong, England and
Spain.
In the matter of exports from Manila,
P. l., there was an increase of 443 for
the first three months OF 1888 over the
same period of 1899. The exports for Janu-
ary, 1889, were 81 go SOB; for January, 1880.
s55s.376; for February, 1899. $3,459, 5ss; for
February. 1900. 81 $50; 7s1; for March, 1888,
$S6S. 6s1; fer March. 1900. 1882. 33s
In the matter of exports from the Philip
pines during the month of March, 1890.
Hong Kong leads, England ranks second
and the United States third.
During the month of March. 1890. there
We're exported from the port of Manila
1880 tons of Manila hemp, valued at
$3,19o,357. divided as follows: To the United
States, 3, 40 tons, valued at s1,2l1,I5o; to
Australia, los tons, valued at s&'oJ0; to
England, 1928 tons, valued al 81 ,G39;
to the British East Indies, q tons, valued
at 1919; to Hong Kong. 1913 tons. valued
at SlG631S; to Japan. "a tons, valued at
So, 1923, and to Spain, tons. valued at $50.
The notable increase in the value of mer-
chandise exported during the month of =.
March, 1860, from the port of Manila is
largely due to the opening of numerous
customs ports to the coastwise trade. thus
permitting large quantities of hemp to be
brought to Manila for export.
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NEELY'S PACKAGE.
The Law for Opening II InfreIuentIy
Invoked.

The Law Tor Opening II lnfre1nentiy
Invoked.
The proceedings now in progress at In
and opened in court a package and letter
addressed to c. w. r. Nicely are said by
the law officers Of the Post Office Depart
ment to be unusual, such cases occurring
at very infrequent intervals AS a rule.
matters sent through the mails under seal
and bearing postage at first-class rates
cannot be opened and inspected under any
circumstances. the exception being when
an order for inspection is issued by court
1t has been decided by the Supreme Court
that such packages or letters cannot be
opened by post Office employees, but that
court has the same right to order such an
investigation as n the articles were actu-
ally in the possession of the addressee. In
order to obtain such an order deposition
must be made that the package or letter
in question Is supposed to contain matter
which should be made public. and the
package must be specifically described. 1t
is presumed that the article addressed to
Nicely of necessity must be under seal, as
a postmaster has the right to inspect all
matter prepaid at third or fourth-class
rates. The fact that a package is sent at
hrst-class rates, under seal, Is regarded as
a suspicious circumstance, indicating a de-
sire to keep the contents secret, and 1t is
believed that this fact may have had
weight in directing the action of the post
Office inspectors in the present case.
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CENSUS ENUMERATION.
Indians Refuse to Answer Questions
in the Schedule.

in the Schedule.
1t has been reported to the director of
the census that complete returns have been
made from 175 enumeration districts, prin-
cipally in New York and other large cities.
The entire enumeration of the large cities
will be finished by the middle of this month.
and as soon as they can be checked and
tabulated the results will be made public.
An enumerator in the Indian territory
has informed Director Merriam that
tain Indians there refuse to reply TO ques-
lions contained IN the census schedule. The
director advised him to let the matter drop,
as an effort to compel the Indians to reply
would probably lead to serious difficulties.
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A Ruling Modified.

Commissioner Wilson of the internal
revenue bureau has modified his former
ruling on the subject and now holds that
passage tickets by any vessel from a port
Of the United States to foreign port,
when bearing several names, must be
stamped at the same rate as though g. sin
gle ticket had been Issued to each person
named therein.
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The Nanepashermet,

MARBLEHEAD NECK, MASS.
opens June /. Finest location on the North Shore
Every room has ocean view Special rates for June.
SEED for descriptive circular. E. G. BROWN. Prop
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Envelope Contract Awarded.

The Postmaster General has awarded a
contract for supplying a large quantity Of
envelopes etc, for the use of the executive
departments during the next fiscal year to
the United States Envelope Company Of
Springfield, Mass.
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The regular permanent,
family circulation of The
Evening Star in Washinx.
ton fs more than double
that of any other paper.
whether published in the
morning or in the after
noon.
As n medium for unOb.
JectiOnnble advertiser cnt.
1t therefore stands I'M
equaled and unappronch-
able.
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cuisine excellent; terms moderate. Take steam-
ers Wakefield and Arrowsmith daily; excursion
every Saturday. pm Tickets for sale at Ellis
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IN THE MOUNTAINS,

AURORA-in- the-Alleghanies.
The Aurora House, open from June 1 to Nov. I.
Beautiful grounds. with fine shade trees and flow
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Hotel Tarlton.

Directly on the beach; most fashionable part OF
the city all modern conveniences; hot and coa seq
HOTEL co. HORACE L. BAYLEI, Mgr
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week where they will make their flu

week where they will make their flu
ture home.
Henry and Roscoe Kitterman are Wis
iting relatives in Keosauqua.
Mrs Emma King departed Saturday
for her home in Salida, Col. after an
extended visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. c. Morley visited last week in
South Ottumwa, with her daughter,
Mrs. ID. Chisman.
James Hornback has bought the two
Hull lots, having sold his property to
George Clark. Mr.. Hornback and Mr..
Clark will both build new houses on
their respective lots as soon as the
weather will permit
a very pleasant surprise party was
given Max Berry at his home last We'd
nesday evening by a number of his
young friends. The evening was spent
in social games. Elegant refreshments
were served. Those present were Miss
es 10 Cunning, Ada Waddell, May Stew
ems, Edith Pierson, Ethel Morley. Ira
Moss, Madge Moss, Amy Mulhullen,
Fife Stump, Messrs. Roscoe kitterman,
Elmer Stevens. George Washington,
Otto Ball, Jimmie Judson, Ray SacketS,
Roy Sackett.
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ening, the afternoon meetings com.
mencing at $3.50 and the evening meet
ings promptly at Z o'clock.
Hon. James Wilson, spent Sunday
at his home east of town, and returned
to Des Moines Monday morning.
Rev. L. Ingham and S. II. Sperry
were at Highland Center Saturday and
Sunday attending the second quarter,
ly meeting of the Hedricls charge OF
the NJ. E. church.
James Ward left today for Iowa
City where he will take treatment at
a hospital.
Hedrick. Jan. 31--W. D. Martin went
to Des Moines today where he will
look after business interests for few
days.
Rev. 4. F. Clark, of Ollie, was in
Hedricll yesterday.
j. NJ. Brady, who recently went to
Washington, D. c., to work in the
census department, has been transfer
red to the treasury department.
Drs. j. ID. Henry and w. w. East
burn are on the program for the next
meeting of the KeolluR County medi-
cal society. which will be held at Sig
Quincy. Feb. 6.
Geo. Scott is looking after business
interests at Chillicothe, Mo.
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SEYMOUR,

Seymour, Feb. 1.-Mr. and Mrs. Geo
Lawrence, of Des Moines, are visiting
at the home of Mrs. Geo. Smith.
Miss Sara Gronflo has returned home
after spending a week at jerome.
Mrs. Albert Bradley has returned to
her home at Centerville.
Miss Jennie Shannon went to Des
Moines on business.
Mrs. Matt. McGahey left Sunday
night for Abingdon to visit her daugh-
tiers.
Mrs. r. E. Lowrey entertained a few
of her friends at dinner Friday.
Thane Greenleaf was in town over
Sunday. OF stEA IS
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lowry are the
proud parents of fine boy.
Ed. Giles, of Clear Lake, was sum-
moned home by the death of his moth
er.
Mrs. Kate Giles died Sunday at 3
o'clock, ana the funeral was held Mon
day at 1890 O'Clock. She Was a mem
Der of the Wohi9anfSlss Relief Corps and
Rathbone Sisters and was held in high
esteem by both orders, and they have
lost a faithful and a beloved sister.
She was a newly elected officer of the
Rathbone lodge and the sisters attend
ed the funeral in a body.
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BIRMINGHAM.

Birmingham, Feb. 1.--Mr. and Mrs
e. Fl. Skinner entertained about sixty
friends at their home last Saturday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Healy, of Fort Dodge
spent Sunday with Mrs. Healy's par.
ents, II. Huffman and wife.
Mrs. Petit is dangerously sick al
her home here.
The Presbyterian and NJ. E. churches
will begin series of revival meetings
here Thursday evening. Rev. Thorn
ely, of Batavia, and Prof. mccarthy and
wife, of Fairfield, will assist.
Mrs Daniels has recovered from her
sickness.
The w. NJ. BIS gave an entertain.
ment at the home of Mrs. Glotfelty
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Monteith has returned from
Michigan, where she went to bury her
husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. HI. Huffman leave next
week for Nebraska to visit couple OF
weeks.
Sheriff Petit spent Sunday with his
family here.
The crv of fire has been given twice
in the last week. Each time, however
quick work checked what might have
been destructive fires.
Nell Skinner is home from school on
account of sickness.
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HEDRICK.

Hedrick, Jan. 3O.-H. b. Speck will
have charge of a new shoe store,
which is to be opened in Oskaloosa
shortly by firm of eastern manufac-
turers. Mr.. Speck went to Oskaloosa
yesterday and will put his stock in
shape for an early opening.
Chas. Roberts has purchased the
dray and transfer business which w.
A. Hook has been conducting for some
time. Roberts will take possession
this week and. Mr.. Hook will move to
a farm south of town.
Rev. L. Ingham has commenced re-
vival meetings at Highland Center.
Cecil Norton, of Moravia, is the new
clerk at the Central House.
Jean, Faye and Matte Ogden, of Os.
kaloosa, spent Sunday at the Wilson
home east of town.
Revival meetings were commenced
Sunday evening at the Baptist church
by the pastor, Rev. A. 7. Shortess. He
will be assisted in the meetings by
Rev. +. M. Byram, of Shellsburg, who
is former pastor of this church. The
services will be held afternoon and ey-
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DELTA.

Delta, Feb. 1.-Willie Sterling, of
Penn college, was at home over Sun
day.
j. I. Galloway, of Tingley, was in
town between trains Friday.
Hay Club left for Sioux City Tues
day after a visit with friends here.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Keister
a daughter.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Ewing,
a girl.
Harry Woods left for Williamsburg
Monday to take charge of creamery.
Editor Jordan spent Saturday in
West Chester working in the interest
of the Modern Woodmen.
The Christian church is having sue
cessful meetings, Nineteen additions
since the meeting opened. They will
continue for another week at least.
Mrs. Bennett, of Hedrick, has been
in Delta the past week visiting her sis
ters, Mrs. S. Wilson and Mrs. S. Brains
ard.
Chalmer Garrett returned this morn
ing from Denver.
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BLOOMFIELD.

Bloomfield, Jan. 3O.-Dr. Blakeslee
president of Iowa Wesleyan Universe
ty of Mt. Pleasant, addressed the NJ
r. congregation Sunday morning, Civ
ing an interesting description of the
work of the institution. He also occu.
pied The pulpit in the evening and de
lvered an excellent sermon.
Mrs. Emma Simpson, of Pulaski
spent Saturday with relatives in this
city.
Mrs. Jessie Garland, of Beacon, is
spending the week at the home of he1
parents, Rev. and Mrs. III. c. Ethel.
Messrs. Phillip Palmer and Will Dill
lener entertained friends at progress
i've whist Friday evening at the home
of Mrs. David Palmer in, honor of Ray
Caldwell, of Resnor, who spent several
days at the home of his brother, Will
Caldwell, of this city.
Mrs. Oscar Huilker, of Denison
Texas, is visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. I'll. A. Wishard, Mrs. Mary
Wallace, and other relatives.
Mrs. Mary Shafer died at her home
in this city Monday at o'clock a. m.
at the age of IA years. The funeral
services will occur at the residence
Tuesday at 2 p. m.
The good citizenship meeting held at
the court house Sunday afternoon was
one of the most interesting of the en-
tire course. The attendance was small
on account of the intense cold but
those who braved the singing north
wind were well paid for the effort.
The program opened with vocal solo
by Miss Maud Dunlap followed by a
paper on "The Influence of What We
Read,'' by Mrs. Henry C. Taylor. The
ence of literature on mankind in gem
third of children. Mrs. Taylor closed
the discourse with strong plea in ia
vor Of establishing a public library
and named three volumes to which all
should have access: What is Worth
While" by Anna Robertson Brown;
Pleasures of Life" by Sir John Lub-
brek, and Lillian Whitney's world
Beautiful Mrs. Joe Rominger next
read an interesting paper on "Some
of Bloomfield's Needs" the greatest
of which was thought to be place
where a boy may spend his time when
away from home influences. Mrs.
Rominger believed that a we'll fur
nished public library, comprising well
arranged reading rooms would meet
this requirement. "Some of the
Needs of Our Public School,
was then taken up by Mrs.
Ella Herman, who laid some stress on
the necessity of having enough good
appliances for making the studies in
teresting to the pupils. The long felt
want of the need of more room was
also touched upon and good point
was made regarding the drinking
cups which are used at the well by
each child in turn until each drop is
drained from the cup. This is indeed
a question of hygenic Importance and
should be answered by supplying each
child with a cup of his own.
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ceny, Last Saturday his mother-in-law,
! Mrs. Celistine Walden, sold part OF
an estate and she received in payment
$500. She was non-believer in banks
and placed the, money in bed On
Saturday evening she and her daughter
Went TO the barnyard to do the milk
ing. and left Newhouse in the resi-
dence. When they returned Newhouse
and the money were gone and the Win
dow had been broken in. The officers
We're notified, but they made no ar
rests at. the time, but kept close
watch on the young man, and when
he left the city and started for Des
Moines, the officers in that city were
notified. One of them got on the train
at the East Side station and went to
Newhouse and called him by name.
Newhouse was of guard, as he did not
see the star on the mans coat, and
they grew quite chummy. When they
had reached the west side station they
alighted and started up town together.
After going some blocks, the officer
showed Newhouse his star and told
him to consider himself under arrest.
his pocket and when he withdrew it
iiS NdS vi
and these he thrust in his mouth and
attempted 10 destroy them. The officer
finally overpowered the man and took
him to jail and notified the Monroe
county sheriff, and he went to Des
Moines and brought the prisoner back
that evening
Fred NanSchoaick and wife are the
proud and happy parents of little
daughter who came to gladden. their
home last Sunday.
The railroads that run thru Monroe
county pay an annual tax of 5,577.71,
or about one-sixth of the tax of the
entire county. In this is not included
the newly completed track of the Wa
bash. The assessors who are now at
work will get that in their report and
the railroad tax for next year will be
increased between $500 and 5000. There
may be disadvantages from railroads,
but the Monroe county people do not
view it in that light.
Joe Lewis, of Hiteman, has received
the appointment of miner member of
the examining board, and he will meet
with the board when they go to ex-
anime the men who desire to become
mine inspectors. The meeting will be
held the first Monday in March. and
this county will have two candidates,
James Spaven, of this city, and Charles
Lescault, of Coalfield.
Senator Fred Townsend and wife
have lew baby boy at their home
since last Saturday night, and the
Abba friends of the genial Townsend
are showering congratulations upon
him
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CHEQUEST.

Chequest, Feb. Mrs Dave Knewel,
of Fort Madison, is visiting among old
friends here this WEEK. -
Luther Plowfmah sold5a small tract
of land TO Grant Buckles, recently.
Charles Plowman has purchased the
John Ornduff farm of so acres. He
takes possession March /.
Mr.. Ornduff and wife spent few
days last week looking up location
near Batavia.
Il. j. Hanshaw is spending few
days with his brother, E. h. Hanshaw,
and family.
The Chequest school board was cali
ed together last Tuesday to settle some
trouble between Mr.. Brice, the teacher,
and one of his pupils. The decision
was rendered in favor of the boy, but
the teacher was not removed.
The following named teachers spent
Sunday at their homes: Misses Mary
Fellows, Willie Written, Sudie Hissem
and Claude Gray.
r. S. Harryman sold fine horse one
day this week.
We are at present experiencing some
real winter weather. However, our
roads are in nice condition.
Charles McSparin, of Leando, has
completed the job of papering and ar
ranging the new seats in the Provi-
dence church last week, which is
quite an effective improvement to the
church.
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ALBA.

Abba, Jan. 3O.-John Jeffries, of
Hiteman, got drunk last Friday night
and lay down beside the walk and
went to sleep. When found both his
hands and feet were frozen, and the
hands will have to be amputated. JEFF
! fries is a married man and has wife
and three children. He has been en-
gagged in mining at Hiteman since the
establishment of the camp and owns a
small piece of property.
Charles II. Newhouse is in Jail in this
city and will await hearing before
the grand jury on the charge OF lar
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FLOItIs.

Floris, Feb. 1.-The correspondent
was wronly informed last week in ref
erence TO the singing class which closed
last Tuesday evening. Miss Ethel
Strickland, of this place, received the
prize for being the best marcher in
stead of Miss Conner.
Miss Pearl Strickland returned home
Wednesday from Missouri, after an ex-
tended visit.
Miss Olive Sutton, of Bloomfield is
visiting here.
Thursday.
Rev. Millice, of Drakesville, spent
Thursday in this city.
Miss Jessie Smith visited in Bloom
field last week.
The meetings at the Baptist church
are still in progress. A great interest
is taken.
The school here is preparing for an
entertainment the last day.
Will Younkin, of Kansas, was here
calling on friends last week.
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COMPETING.
Comnetine. Feb. 1-Mrs

Competine, Feb. Mrs. w. IT. Day
OF Churdan, is visiting relatives here.
John Barber, of Kansas, is calling on
old friends and relatives here.
The NJ. w. AS had an oyster supper
in their hall here Saturday night !
III. t. Davis is building neat little
cottage on his land recently purchased
from Vim. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. HI. Dickins were OF
tumwa callers Saturday.
Quite number of gentlemen from
here attended the horse sale at He'd
rick last week.
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MYSTIC.

Mystic, Feb. IN. NJ. Scott and wife
have returned to Mystic and assumed
charge of the Richelieu hotel.
Everett Funkhouser, formerly. OF
Blakesburg, has purchased the John
son house and opened up hotel called
the Mystic hotel.
Charles Berry and wife Elgin will be
initiated into the mysteries of the
Woodman lodge Thursday night,
The l. 0. o. +. and Daughters Of
Rebekah gave public installation on
last Friday evening. Over a hundred
invited guests were present. In con-
nection with the installation short
but very interesting program was rem
dered, and last but notHeast lunch was
served, consisting of sandwiches, pick
les, cake apples and bananas. The
knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sis
tiers gave similar entertainment on
Wednesday evening.
Elder Queen, of Stanhope, filled the
pulpit at the Christian church last
Sunday.
Rev. Skull closed his protracted
meeting on Main street last Sunday
night, after continuance of about
eight weeks
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ORnIANyrILR.

Ormanville;s Feb. 1.-Cupid has at
last succeeded in fitting out Henry
Helmick, of this city, with a bran new
set OF double harness, insured not to
break during a lifetime with proper
care. Miss Emma Howlk is chosen
sponsor, who is always to be by his
side ever ready to report any dis
crepancy to the little tyrant.
The weather man has been treating
his friends here to exceedingly cold
weather for the past few days.
Our church, on the corner of Cherry
and Market streets, is getting along
fully as well as was anticipated at the
beginning.
A few evenings since Mrs. Mary A.
Van Dorne entertained the mite socie-
ty which netted $2.75 for the church.
On Saturday evening a box social was
held at the Dewey school building,
which resulted in securing $1625 for
the church. A number of Ottumwa
men gave money, which was greatly
appreciated. T. ID. Foster gave SIS, j !.
N. Mowely S., w. B. Bonnifield So, w.
M. Daggett 81, Geo. Howk soc. This
was turned over to the committee by
John Rush.
st. Peter, Cupid and Co. is the bust
est firm in town. ST. Peter was call
er at the Frank Bennett home recent,
ly, representing the firm, and left a
sample which the public is invited to
call and see.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Helmicll are to
reside in John Rinehard's new addi-
ton to OrmanvilIe.
G. L. Ealiins is contemplating visit
to the worlds fair at Paris during the
coming year.
]; B. Hamilton, of this city, is teach
in South Dakota.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamilton and
Mrs Sarah "A. Owens are i'll.
Rev. Tags is conducting series of
revival meetings at The Sherman Cha
pei on the south side.
Messrs and Mesdames w. Wyatt, d.
B. Shadley and F. Hunt We're enter