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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
competine.

Competine, Dec. 20.-County Super
intendent Dimmit was here last week
in interest of school work.
Miss Sadie Hook gave an enter
tainment here last Tuesday night.
Mrs. Denny living near Martinsburg
died Saturday after long illness of
consumption, aged So years. The re-
mains were inferred in the Martins
eurg cemetery.
Hal Dillon, the Martinsburg hard
ware man, and Mr.. Woods, an agent
for the Dain Mfg. company, of Ottum-
wa, were here Thursday.
Mr.. Sperry of the Hedrick Herald,
was here Tuesday.
The Sunday school will give an en-
teltainment here Monday evening,
Dec. "a.
Mrs. Kate Nelson, of Oakland, is
here visiting relatives.
A. M. Vannoy of Hedrick was here
Sunday.
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Ha4essy,iIle.

Hayesville, Dec. 2O.-Rev. Good is
in the midst of a revival meeting here
with good interest being manifested.
w. L. Holden, Of Winfield, was
, shaking ias hands sE Ml5th old friends here
Mrs. NJ. Fischer returned home Sun.
day from Tioga, where she spent the
past three weeks at the bedside Of
her sister, Mrs. Winters.
John Bower, Of near Delta, was in
this. vicinity Wednesday buying a
horse.
Rev. Hardesty is spending few
days with brothers here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Hayes, Of He'd
rick, is visiting a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Allie Bert.
John Palmer returned Tuesday even
ing from Deep River.
Ed. Beasley, of Hedrick, is spend
ing few days at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. G. w. .McMullin.
Joe Smith, of Delta, was in town
Wednesday buying poultry.
Anton Fischer spent last Sunday at
Competine.
]. d. Jacobs, Of ,Sigourney, is VISIT
ing his daughter, Mrs. Alvin Utter
back.
Royal Beasley, of Ottumwa, is visit
ing his uncles, w. o. and Glib McMil-
lin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20

sincerely mourn her loss. Eliza Will
hanson was married to Samuel Wells
Sept. 3, 1868, by Capt. vanbenthusen,
to which union were born two sons
and two daughters, one son Frank and
two daughters Mrs. Lulu Eberline and
Ola live here, the other son died in his
childhood She also leaves her hus-
band and brother Will Williamson of
Oklahoma, sister, Mrs. Nancy
Emanuel of Terry township and two
half brothers, fremont and Oscar Will
hanson, in Portland, Oregan, and Os.
car Williamson and two sisters, Mrs.
Orpha st. John and Ada Henry, in
Sprague, Washington. The funeral
was held Thursday at 10 O'Clock from
the M. E. church, of which the deceas-
ed was a member. The pastor Rev.
G. w. Barber of Drakesville conducted
the services, after which the remains
were laid to rest in the Dunville
cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20

tumwa and are now at home to friends
in the old Gilbert property, in the east
part of town.
Mokanna Temple No. 66, D. o. K.
K, held regular meeting at Osceola
on Wednesday, Dec. 10, and several of
the Charlton Knights went down to
help celebrate the occasion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-20
TOUR of AlI Mexico

lOuT OI All mCNiCO
in Pullman's finest compartment
drawing room, library, observation
and dining cars-all vestibuled-with
the celebrated
Open Top Car "chiliIitli"
for observation in the mountains and
canons and dining car in the tropics.
A delightful trip of SO days with
three circle tours in the tropics of the
south of Mexico and visit to the
ruined cities
All exclusive features of these tin
eraries of leisurely travel and long
stops-the special train starts Tues
day, January %, from Chicago.
Tickets Include All Expenses Every
where.
These select limited parties will be
under the special escort and manage
ment of the American Tourist associ-
alton, Reau Campbell, general manag-
err, 1923 Marquette building, Chicago
Itineraries, maps and tickets can be
had on application to agents of the
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y.
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New York Market.

New York, Dec. Buffers Steady
17@25.
Eggs-Weak; 2O@25.
New York, Dec. 2O.-Wheat-May
1874.
Corn-May AZ.
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Peoria Market.

Peoria, Dec. 2o.-corn-Easier; No.
2, BAN.
oats-steady; No. 2, white, 241s.
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Pillow Covers

Beautiful designs in cozored
Picture PiIlosO I0ps-the SaUS,aa,
Chariot Race, Youth, etc, at SOC.
Some pretty coIored Pilgosv
Tops ready to make up, at 25c
and zoe.
The meav b. p. O. E. (Elk,s Or
de'3 and Golf -PSllOD Tops, at
A good seller is the ss3ag Timer
PSltOsO COUer, at csc.
Hand Painted S0tisa PIN
Cushions, at 4Sc, 36c and csc.
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BeIknap.

Belknap, Dec. 20.--Mrs. Eliza Will
Hanson Wells died Wednesday at this
place. She was born in Davis county,
near Bloomfield, October 81, 1851, and
was the daughter of Abner Dooley and
Mary Williamson, both of whom are
dead, Mrs. Wells last sickness be-
gan about the first of October since
which time she has suffered great
deal but bore it all uncomplainingly.
Mrs. Wells had won many friends who
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chicauo 7-,duce Market.

Chicago. Dec. 2o.-wheat, Dec. ss7s,
Jan. 7O1s@7O14. -
Corn, Dec. 4O1s; Jan. 3ea4.
Oats, Dec. 211s; Jan. 215s.
Pork, Dec. Ills; Jan. 1926.
Ribs, Dec. 6.37; Jan. 6.3O@6.32.
Lard, Dec. 7.2o; Jan. 6.S7.
Rye, 46K.
Barley, '38@61.
Flax, 1.60.
Timothy, 450.
Glover, 1925.
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ST. Louis Markets.

st. Louis, Dec. 2o.-wheat-cash,
II; May 72s4.
Corn-cash, s5; May s4A@34M.
Oats-Cash, %; May 241s.
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EIdon.

GtQOtts
Eldon, Dec. 2O.---Mrs. w. Hazard,
who has been visiting Mrs. Henry
Voss, returned to her home at Des
Moines Tuesday.
Mrs. D. Reece and children went to
Bloomfield Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Basquin went to
Des Moines today to visit their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Marcia Crazy.
Yesterday afternoon from the resi-
dence of B. Hinkle occurred the funer-
al of his cousin, N. Cummins. Mr..
Cummins was twenty three years of
age and at the time of his death re-
sided in Texas.
Ed. Slouaker and family of Kansas
City are visiting relatives here
George Cline and John Russell are
visiting at Valley Junction.
j. Ed. Trott was in Muscatine yes
terday on business.
Wilson Fite and Miss Brown were
married yesterday at the lattef's
home The couple has gone to
;Des Moines for few days visit.
Z Mrs. Duffy died at her home this
morning at S:15 o'clock. She had
been sick for quite while and a COM
,b;nation of diseases caused her death.
Mrs. Duffy was seventy years of age
and one of Eldon's oldest residents,
having lived here thirty-seyen years,
her former home being at .Dunferline,
near Glasco, Scotland. She leaves
four children to- mourn her loss, Jen-
ME of Kansas City, Maggie Of Colo
RADIO, Lizzie and George of this place.
The funeral will take place from the
Congregational church Friday after
noon at 2:30 o'clouck. The Rev.
DR.. Kaye will have charge of the
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Chicago Butter and Eaa Markef.

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Butter-Dull I'M
changed.
Eggs-Dull; unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
BoER GUERRILLA TACTICS.
Burghers Turn and Harass Geners
Hamilt0n's Rear.

Burghers Turn and Harass General
Hamilt0n's Rear.
PRETORIA, July 19.-After advancing
north General Hamilton's column turned
eastward. Grobler's command. which fell
back northward before the British ad-
vance, followed General Hamilton when
he turned east and harassed his rear. The
Beers evidently intend to avoid fighting
any pitched battle, but to bother the
British as much as possible by guerrilla
tactics.
The prisoners taken at Moselikatze Mex
have been sent to Balmoral. sergeant
who had been captured made an attempt
to escape. He hid behind . house, but
was later discovered by q field cornet.
The sergeant had secured revolver, and
he shot the field cornet dead. The Beers,
however, heard the shots and surrounded
the sergeant and recaptured him.
Three train loads Of INDECENT Boer fami-
lies whose male members are away with
their commandos were sent to General
Botha's camp today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
WHEELER WANTS TO FIGHT.
The General De.ires to Be sent to
China.

The General Desires to BE Sent to
China.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler has applied to the
War Department for service in China.
General Wheeler is at present In command
of the Department OF the Lakes, with
headquarters at Chicago. He will retire on
account Of age on the 1st OF September, and
for that reason 1t will be impossible to send
him to China. The President has no au-
thority for appointing retired officers for
active duty. General Wheeler has already
served as q general officer in the civil wpr.
the Spanish-American war. and In The
Philippines. His military record in this
particular Is unique in the history Of the
United States.
In addition to General Chaffee three
other general officers will probably be as
signed to duty in China as brigade COM
manders. There will bo three br;sades.
one cavalry and two infantry, and bat
terry Of artillery There are many applI-
cations for. these assignments in addition
to the one received from General Wheeler.
Brigadier General Wilson, who is now in
command Of one Of the departments of
Cuba, and General Ludlow are among the
candidates. 1t is not improbable that both
OF these officers will have their wishes
gratified.
General Wilson is particularly qualified
for the service, having spent considerable
time in China. and some years ago made
a survey OF the country from Taku to
Pekin. General Ludlow desired TO go to
China at the same time General Chaffee
was selected. He Is now anxious to go to
China as a brigade commander under that
officer. Colonel Sumner. Of the Sixth Cav
airy, who has been ordered to proceed
from London, where he has been stationed
as the military attache, to Join his regi-
ment in China may receive enc of the
other brigade commands. There are three
vacancies In the grade Of brigadier general
of volunteers at the disposal of the
President, and 1t is thought likely that
Colonel Sumner may be appointed to one
of these. He has brilliant military
record.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
GERMANY AFTER TRANSPORTS.

Unsuceessful Efforts to Secure ves-
sells at San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 1s.l-It leaked
out today that the German Consul General
here has been making great efforts dur
ing the past few days to secure vessels for
forwarding supplies to the German troops
In China.
A few days ago he received despatch
from the German Minister, instructing him
to secure information as to how many ves-
sells are available at this port, Tacoma and
San Diego for transport purposes, and, II
possible, to charter at least Eve The Con-
sui General found that all available ships
had already been secured for the United
States transport service. He endeayored
to obtain several vessels by Offering an ad-
vance on the charter price, but the con-
tracts had already been signed.
Acting under authority from Washing.
ton. Captain. Batchelder, assistant quar-
termaster oticef; had anticipated the Ger
man Consul 0ensral BY several days and
had chartered 5QYr Idle vessels which he
6robosed to- use for shipplnG horses to the
Orient. but SIaser order has placed these
ships 1t th3 digb6sai 81 ths army for the
transpoftati6r 6f troop6
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
CRED SHIRTS" OUT EN- MkssE.
A Monster Dern6crntic Mass Meetin;
Held mt Lumberton, N, q,

A Monster Democratic Mass Meeting
Held mt Lumberton, N. &.
WILMINGTON, N. c., July 1s.-The
Democratic battle cry of white supremacy
was sounded IN the North Carolina guber.
material campaign at Lumberton today in
the greatest event in the history of the
Old North States campaign.
The fanous RED Shirts" were out en-
masse. Among them were 1000 mounted
men from the rural districts. A Calling
gun was also carried with them and each
one OF the Red Shirts was heavily armed
From all sections of the State men had
been pouring into the little town of Lum-
berton for the past three days in antici-
patton Of the great mass meeting.
Special trains were run and brought
hundreds, while hundreds came afoot OF
| in thein,pwn conveyances. At Lumberton
the men were Joined by several thousand
women and children. all clad in red shirt
waists or red dresses. The decorations
Of the town and scene of the speaking and
barbecue were of the same gaudy hue.
white, Supremacy was the motto and
the subject Of addresses delivered By tho
gubernatorial candidate, Charles A. Ay-
cock, and other prominent Democrats. In
his speech Aycock told his party men to
stand frm," but do everything within
the pale of the law
He declared that the white people were
going to win the battle and after getting
rid Of the ignorant negro vote they could
turn their attention to the development of
the States Industries. One of the very
noticeable facts Is that the Crotan In
dams have Joined the whites in their ef-
fort to eliminate the negro vote. Hun
dreds Of the redskins were at Lpnaberton
today and wore red Shirts" showing open
sympathy with the whites.
It is estimated that the Democratic
ticket will carry the State BY a majority
Of at least $4,000. This will mean an
amendment to the constitution disfran-
chising between 5000 and lot. 600 negroes.
The Republicans and Populists oppose this
amendment but there are indications that
their efforts will be defeated.
The better element Of the white popula-
ton is determined to eliminate the negro
from politics. asserting that neither peace
nor progress is assured SO long as the
negro vote is a considerable factor in the
politics Of the State. So far no serious dis
turbances have occurred and every effort is
being made by the conservative element to
prevent open warfare and bloodshed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
BDCKHAM IN CONTROL
A streng Mevensnt e neDeal IN
GoeSel Electien Law.

A etreAg Movensnt t. neDea1 tie
Goebel Electisn Law.
LEXINGTON, KY, July is.-'A move
ment on the part Of the Democrats hook
Ing to the repeal Of the Goehel election
Law was get on foot at midnight caucus
last night.
Ucited States Senator-elcct J. c. s.
Blackburn, Ollie James. Representative
Charles K Wheeler. B. F. Grasiean, Rep
resentative d r. Smith. and Logan Porter,
supposed to represent the various candl-
dates for the gubernatorial nomination.
were in the conference, which lasted until
o'clock this morning
The sense OF the meeting was reduced to
writing and is in effect that 1t recommends
to the Resolutions Committee Of the coz
vention now in session that the Goebel
election law be amended. 1t asks that a
resolution be passed requesting the Gov
e.aor TO at once call an extra session OF
the Legislature to amend the law. 1t is
proposed to place the power Of appointing
election officers back on the old lines.
merely adding two commissioners in each
county to act in conjunction with the
county Judge In appointing the ofncers.
The Governor. it is proposed. shall act
officers. Of which one Is to be Republican
and the other Democratic.
The proposition was laid before the Com
mittee on Resolutions OF the convention.
The Beckham people fought the PROPOSE
ton to amend the Law to the last moment.
and were assisted in the fight BY Justus
Goebel. brother Of the author OF the law,
and agreed to q compromise.
The convention was to have convened at
o'clock, but the rain fell In torrents from
noon until after that time. 1t was 2:45
when Chairman Young called the conven-
tion to order. Judge ]. E. Robbins. Of May
field, was made temorary chairman over
R. Frank Peak. of Shelby County. by q
vote OF 626 to 4i6. It was a display of
strength between Governor Beckham ard
the combined opposition. sho wing clsatly
that II was useless to wage further war on
the youthful Governor.
The cpmmittee on resolutions was unable
to report, and nothing was done ut the
nightssession, and adjournment was taken
at 11:3Quntil tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
NEws FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, July 1s.-Capt.
GeoraaSA. Aushback at one time State
Senator from this district. is quite sick at
his sltfne In North Washington Street.
Captain Mushback not long since returned
from "Trip to Europe. His friends hope
for his speedy recovery but his physicians
are not without fear Of the result Of his
illness.
Two large electric motors were today
placed in the old Green factory, on the
corner OF Fairfax and Prince Streets. One
is designed to run the machinery Of the
Alexandria Shoe Company and the other
will be employed in the work Of the Alex
andria Laundry.
Charles E. Church, r., and Miss Fanny
I. Moore were married last evening by
Rev. G. L. HINT. Of the Baptist Church,
at the home Of the bride. The same min
lister married on Monday Charles H. Ar
rington and Miss Emma c. Wright.
James McCuen. OF this city, has been
awarded contract for supplying about
$50, 900 worth Of broken stone to the United
States for use at the new Government
Printing Once in Washington.
Sergeant Smith and the station keepers
Of the stationhouse being absent on their
summer vacation, the mayor has appointed
Frank Bettis, Jefferson Beach, Herbert
knight, and John T. Roberts to serve
temporarily. The summer vacation Of the
absent of1csrs will be finished next Tues
day. Ofacer Atkinson returned from st.
Georges Island this morning. and Ser
geanl Smith tonight.
court: r. r. Marhury, Of the Capital City
Tejechooe Compeay, and DsW. Aitcheson.
weigAsr q Aay, left Alexandria this after
noua Tor Atlantic City
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
GUARDIANS OF TEE PUBLIC.
Thirteen Men Selected to Represen
Third Ticket Advocates.

Thirteen Men Selected to ReDresent
Third Ticket Advocates.
NEW YORK. July 1o.-Chairman
Thomas II. Osborne. Of the third ticket
advocates. has already selected thirteen
men to watch the public interest and
guard the public safety.
These men are r. A. Wideman, Henry
Eeatz, Jacob F. Miller. John Jay Chapman.
William ]. Curtis, Edward Carroll, jr.,
Isaac H. Klein, Joseph n. Price, Myer d.
Rothschild, of this city; Gen. William j.
Palmer, Colorado Springs: DR.. William
Everett, Boston: Albert w. Kelsey. Phila-
deiphia; George c. Ripley, of Minneapolis.
It is the duty OF these uea TO see whether
the anti-imperiaiists or the Gold D.moc,ats
nominate third ticket, and If neither does.
to nominate one.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
RoCkHILL 10 go TO CHINA.
VIII De Appsintea = special Ger
nissloner Next Week.

VIII De ADpointed = Special Com
nissloner Next Week.
The-President announced to the Cabinet
yesterday that he desired to appoint WI
liam Woodville Rockhill ss special COM
missioner OF the United States to China.
Mr.. Rockhill and his wlfc will leave Wash
ington today for Pomfret, Conn.,. where
Mrs. Rockhili will spend the summer. and
on Mr. Rockhill,s return to Washington
next week his appointment will be made.
The purpose Of the appointment is to have
q diplomatic representative Of the United
States In China during the international
operations and when the time comes for
consideration by the powers Of China's
future. Slfl.
The title to be bestowed on Mr.. Rock
hill has not been decided upon, but he will
be vested practically with all the func-
tions Of q special diplomatic agent. Should
Minister Conger be dead or incapacitated
for service when Pekin is taken. Mr..
Rockhill. according to the present purpose.
will be appointed Minister to China or
special ambassador to represent the Gov
ernment In the exchanges between the
powers. Until Pekin falls he will act In
an advisory capacity in China to the Presi-
dent and the Secretary Of State, informing
them OF what Is going on OF an inter-
national character and suggest what
should be done In diplomatic contingencies.
He will go first to Shanghai and will pro-
ceed thence probably to Chefoo and Tien-
tsin. IN
Mr. Rockhill's selection for this i'm
portant mission was due largely to his
familiarity with China and the Chinese
and his experience In diplomacy. Mr..
Rockhill was born In Maryland. was edu-
Gated In the Polytechnic School In Paris.
and served as an officer Of the French
army. He e1ered the United States
diplomatic service while very young and
served In China and Korea. Afterward he
made explorations in China and Tibet.
part OF the time disguised as q native
merchant. He returned to the United
States in 1873 to give the result Of his
discoveries to the Smithsonian Institution.
and while employed therc was appointed
chief clerk OF the State Department.
From this place he was promoted to be
Third Assistant Secretary Of State. and on
the retirement; Of Mr.. Uhl, of Michigan.
who was appointed Ambassador to Ger
many. was made Assistant Secretary of
State. He held this ONCE to the end of
the Cleveland Administration, and Mr..
Mckinley appointed him Minister to
Greece. Roumania, and Servia. Last year
he resigned this Office to become Director
Of the Bureau of American Republics, the
position he now holds.
Mr.. Rcckhill speaks and writes the
Manchu language. the official language Of
China, and several Chinese dialects. In
Mr.. Cleve!and's last Administration he
served on a great many occasions as In
terpreter between the Secretary Of State
and Yang Yu. at that time Chinese Minis
ter here.
LONDON. July 2o.-The Standard"
says that the appointment Of Mr.. W. W.
RockhIl! by the United States Government
as special envoy to China is an excellent
idea that might be initiated with advantage
by Great Britain and the other powers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
THE OREGON AT KURE.
Wilde Cebi-s That She VIII Soon D.
Ready for Service.


Ready for Service.
Secretary Long yesterday received tn
despatch from Commander Wilde
'Kure, July IS. 11:17 p. m.
Secretary OF Navy. Washington:
Oregon Nashville arrived Kure
o'clock this afternoon. Expect to dock
on 18th. Shall l make permanent or
temporary repairs? I would suggest
putting On steel patches, which can be
done in very short time, and the ship
go back to her duty at Taku. To make
permanent repairs 1t will require at
least sixty days. probably more. Not
single man injured In any way.
"WILDE."
Secretary Longs answer is as follows,
Washington. July 10.
wilde, Kure:
Universal rejoicing over satety Ore
gon. She Is the Constitution Of this
generation. II safety Of Oregon per-
NIT. patch and go to Taku. Commend
your preference for service there.
LONG"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-20
PERRY HEATH's SUCCESSOR.

George NJ. Allen, of Indiana, Present
Chief Clerk, Snggested.>
TERRE HAUTE. Ind. July 1s.-The
suggestion originating in Washington tha,
George NJ. Allen. Chief Clerk to First
Assistant Postmaster General Heath. be
appointed to succeed the latter. who is
to resign to become Secretary Of the Ma
tional Committee. has been taken up by
influential men in the Republican organ
ixation in the State. Mr.. Allen was pro-
prietor OF the "Terre Haute Express" for
seventeen years until he took the position
in Washington at the special request Of
Perry Heath.