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propagate 1t artificially. and the plant was
becoming very scarce. Some time ago,
however, il was found that by bruising the
berries they. by means of their viscidity.
adhered TO the bark of fruit trees where
they readily terminated and took root.
The growth Of the mistietoe on the oak is
now of extremely rare occurrence but in
many localities the plant fourishes in great
frequency and luxuriance on apple trees.
The burning of the Iule log is almost
exclusively an English custom, although
in Canada and some parts Of this country
1t is becoming more or less prevalent.
Like the mistletoe. II is a relic of Scandi-
navian mythology. The pagan feast of JUL,
at the winter solstice, used to be cele-
brated by the kindling of huge boniires in
honor of the god Thor The bringing in
and placing of the pcnderous block on the
hearth of the wide chimney in the baronial
hall was the most joyous OF the ceremonies
observed on Christmas Eve in feudal times.
The venerable log. destined 20 crackle
welcome TO all comers. was drawn in tri-
umph from its resting place in the forest.
Each wayfarer raised his hat as it passed,
for he recognized it as the symbo, of warm
hospitality and charity and good cheer. So
the Yule log was worthily honored, and the
ancient bards welcomed its entrance with
merry minstrelsy.
The charred remains Of the Yule log
were put aside in the cellar, and on the
following Christmas the new log was
kiTdled from its predecessor. The due OBJ
seryanoe of this custom was considered of
the highest importance and IL was be-
lieyed that the preservation of last years
Christmas log was a most effectual Sc
curity to the house against fire. 1t was
said. further, that it was sign OF very
bad luck If a squirting person entered the
hall when the log was burning. and a SINH
larry evil omen was exhibited in the ar
rival of a bare-footed person. and above
all, of fiatfooted wonanl AS an accom-
paEiment to the Yule log. candle of huge
size. called the Yule or Christmas candle,
shed its light on the festivities during the
evening.
Many other ceremonials, games, and
merry -makings were once wont to mark
Christmas Eve, but they are fast dying
out 1t is perhaps, to be regretted that
this should be so. but the change is 4 nee
essary result Of different social conditions.
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mis-. NIcAllIster Ask. Dam...,.

Sioux City, May 51.-Miss Mary Nc
Allister herself now proposes to take
part in the numerous law suits that
have been instituted in the courts of
northeastern Nebraska since her faith
er attempted to prevent her marriage
with her ardent wooer, w. C. McNama-
ra, OF Sioux City, president of the
Eastern Nebraska &, Gulf railway. She
has engaged lawyers to institute a
suit for $4,000 damages against the
sheriff of Thurston county Nebraska,
who brought a habeas corpus suit to
secure possession of her in behalf of
her father, j. j. McAllister. Miss Nc
Allister proposes to show that she is
of age and therefore entitled to her
liberty and complete immunity from
such action as was instituted by the
sheriff. In addition, it is proposed by
her attorneys to show up her father
in rather a bad light, generally be-
cause of alleged brutal conduct toward
the girl for period of years. ',4s-- @s
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
Body of John whalen Found
Near Mt. Pleasant.
WAS STRUCK BY A TRAIN
Condition of Corpse Leaves Little
Doubt as to How the Man Came
TO His Death-Had Promi.
nent Relatives In East

Mt. Pleasant, May 31.-The remains
of man were found out near Caulk's
crossing, a short distance west of town,
shortly after midnight Wednesday
and they were in such a con-
dition and position as to leave no doubt
as to how the man came to his death.
He had been struck by train, but
there was no way of telling which way
the train was going. One leg had been
run over by the wheels, and his head
and other parts of the body were cut
some. He had nothing on his body by
which to identify him, the main article
he had being $3.50 in money.
Yesterday afternoon man from.ptf
the work near LaHoyt came to town,
having heard of the accident, to see the
remains, with view of identifying
them. After a short inspection he said
the man was John Whalen, who was
employed by Macarthur Bros, between
Rome and LaHoyt, on the new con-
structlon work. Whalen came here
from Chicago on April last to work
for the McArthurs and had since been
in their employ. The dead mans home
is in Hoboken, n. j., where his mother
and several brothers reside. One of
his brothers is said to be quite prom
ineut politician and another one law
yer of Hoboken.
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/ ONE DEAD AND ONE WILL DIES
Frishtfnl Track Accident at L. A. w
Cycling Meet.

Waltham, Mass, May 51.-The race
meet of the Massachusetts division, l..
A. W., at the Waltham Bicycle track
yesterday, was marred by shocking
accident, one rider being killed and
another hurt. The accident occurred
in the second mile OF the four cor
nered international paced race, the
contestants being Everett B. Ryan, of
Waltham, Albert Champion of Paris.
Archie McEachern, of Toronto, and
William P. Stimson, of Cambridge.
In the first lap of the second mile
on the turn into the back stretch,
Champion Swerved into the grass and
in avoiding him Harry E. Miles. o5
years of age, of Lynn, and William
NJ. Stafford, "a years old, of Cam
bridge. who were riding the Stimson
motor pacing tandem were forced up
the track and over the bank. Both
men We're thrown, Miles striking head
first upon an electric light pole, re-
ceiving fractured skull. He died a
very few minutes after the accident.
Stafford, who was riding behind Miles,
was thrown bodily thru the picket
fence, his skull fractured, his nose
broken and his false teeth forced
down his throat. He was removed to
Waltham hospital where his death is
expected at any moment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
FIVE AMERICANS KILLED.
Filipino Rebels Rush u Garrison With
Loss to Soldiers Guarding Place,

Manila, May 51.-Tuesday night the
insurgents rushed San Miguel de Mey-
umo, province of Bulacan, Luzon, gar.
risoned by three companies of the Thir-
ty-ffth volunteer infantry They swept.
thru and surprised the town, shooting
right and left, killing five Americans
and wounding seven. Captain Charles
ID. Roberts and two privates are miss
ing. No Filipino dead were discovered.
San Miguel De Mayumo is few miles
from Manila. While band was under
escort of troops of the Forty-sixth in
cantry moving from Hang to Slang,
within twenty-five miles Of Manila, it
was attacked by Ladrones, three OF the
party being killed
Manila, May s1-NIajor NIarch's van
OF the Thirty-third regiment arrived at
Aparri from Benquet after the hardest
mountain travelling. The men are ex-
hausted and ragged, having followed
persistently on the supposed Aguinal-
do trail. They had several encounters
with rebels but found no signs of Ag-
uinaldo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
RICHEST rowan DYING.
H. L. Stout of Dubuque Said to he
1 IS Passing Away.

Dubuque, May Sill. L. Stout, the
richest man in Iowa, is dying. He
lies in an elegant home on Locust and
Eleventh streets. in this city, knowing
that the end is not far off His fam.
lily, those who live out of town, were
called, and are here at his bedside. His
illness is due to old age. Being Sc
years old physicians declare it is but
a day sor two before death will come.
Mr.. Stout is eighty-siS years of age
and is worth ten MILLIONS of dollars at
the least. He has been in feeble health
for a number of years past, requiring
the constant care of a unrse, but has
been confined to his bed only for the
past few days. His physicians say
that his condition is such that he
cannot recover.
The fortune which this Iowa mil
lionaire will leave behind him was ac-
cumulated in the lumber business. Mr..
Stout being partner in the great
est lumber concern in the Mississippi
valley, the Rnapp-stout company.
which has capital of $4,oOo,o0O. He
has made many generous public gifts.
He gave the Y. NJ. c. A. his former
residence for home, and built Stout
Auditorium and the gymnasium, be-
sides giving $4,000 for the erection Of
the new Finley hospital.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
CONFERENCE ADJoUHNs.
Methodist Delegates TO General Confer
ference Complete Work.

Chicago, May 30 Shortly after noon
today the venerable Bishop Bowman,
now superannuated, made brief adj
dress Of parting TO the delegates of
tthe twenty-third quadrennial confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal church
and after brief prayer by Bishop
Warren, the general conference passed
into history.
Before adjournment the conference
approved the authorization of unor-
dained ministers to perform the mar
riage ceremony. The debate on the
proposed changes in the ratio of repre-
sentation to the general conference
consumed much of the time, but by an
overwhelming vote it was decided to
make no change. An amendment was
offered by DR.. Jordan, of South Dako-
to- TO the reportsof the committee on
education, requiring the universities of
the church to recognize certificates
from students. from other than Metho-
dist colleges presenting themselves for
examination for the ministry. 1t was
adopted and the report accepted.
Reports of minor Importance were
received from other committees and
adopted. The conference then adj
Journed sine die.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
CRIED ..ro HE'LL WITH Amna1cA,,
Iowan Forced to Publicly Apologize
For Trying to Stop Parade.

Salix, May 31.-As the Memorial day
parade passed thru the streets yes
terday afternoon C. E. Schmidt, sta
tion agent of the Sioux City and Pa
cific railway company, attempted to
block the procession. He called upon
the vanguard to stop, crying wildly:
ITO hell with America"
Major H. S. Smith, marshal OF the
day, tried to seize the anarchists
agent, but the latter rushed thru the
crowd and escaped. The angry towns
people gave chase. threatening
Schmidt with tar and feathers. The
station agent later gave himself up
and his captors conducted him to the
courthouse, where he was forced TO
offer public apology and to beg the
forgiveness of the crowd.
The people then allowed the marshal
to take Schmidt in charge and he is
held in Jail for disturbing the peace.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
INSTANTLY RILLED AT SEYMOUR.
William Wilson Meets Instant Death
in Occidental Mine.

Centerville, May 3O.-William Wilson,
young married man, was instantly
killed in the Occidental mine at Scy-
mour Monday by the falling of tim
Der and the weight Of dirt from the
ceiling of the mine entry which struck
him squarely across the chest, crush
ing out his life and burying his body
under the debris.
Mr.. Wilson was pushing out Il
loaded car which i'll some manner
knocked a prop down and the timber
supporting the ceiling was thus freed
and it came down with great force
pushed by the enormous weight Of
dirt and slate which fell out of the
roof. The timber mangled Wilson'S
body horribly and he did not know
the cause of his death, it came SO sud-
denly. Willing hands dug away the
debris and tenderly carried out his
mangled form. His head and faca
were not crushed but they were badly
scratched.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
DEATH IN a NEW WINE.
PROJECTORS for Coal Mt College Springs
Meet with Accident,

Clarinda, May so.-A telephone mes
sage from College Springs announces
a sad accident at $3.50 Monday. Par
ties near there have for some time
been prospecting for coal and now
have the prospect hole 100 feet deep.
Monday Kirk Pierce wass the first one
to be let down insthe bucket to
work. When some distance down he
was heard to fall. The bucket was
raised and George Lowery volunteered
to descendyand see if he could render
any aid to Mr.. Pierce. He was tied
in the bucket and while being let
down slowly the parties on top con-
tinued to keep talking to him, but
when down some sixty feet he ceased
to answer. When they elevated him
to the surface he was so overcome
with the vitiated air that great diff
Guilty was experienced in resuscitating
him. By some means they finally
reached Pierce and got him out. But
one leg was fearfully mangled and he
died soon after reaching terra firma.
He leaves wife and three children.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
moEscHEN NEAR moNTEzUmA.
German WHO Was Sentenced for Life
and ParuOned.

Grinnell, May 51.-(SpeciaD-!r The
item of most interest to Poweshiek
county people just now is the story
concerning one Cornelius Aloesahen.
Something more than twenty years
ago Moeschen, then young man, ar
rived in this country from Germany
and went to live with an uncle in Du-
buque. The uncle was discovered dead
one day, having been dragged by the
foot, which was caught in a stirrup
of a saddle in which he had been rid
ing. An examination showed that the
foot was in the wrong stirrup. Young
Moeschen was suspected of the crime,
and being unable to speak the English
language, was convicted aud sentenced
to the penitentiary for life. John w.
Farmer, of Montezuma, a guard atthe
prison, became Convinced of the mans
innocence and made strenuous efforts
for pardon, which was granted and
Moeschsn is now living near Monte
yuma.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
Funeral of J. H. Drake.

Abba, May 31.-(Special.) 1.-The fun
eral of j. II. Drake was held from his
residence at $3.50 p. m. yesterday. Rel
atives and friends of the deceased gath
cred in great numbers to witness the
last sad rites in the burial of man
who had gained the trust, friendship
and love of all his fellow men. One
of the largest funeral professions
known in Monroe county followed the
remains Ito the cemetery. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Ing
ham and Rev. Northcutt.
A resolution notifying citizens of the
intention to pave the strets and a ma
tice calling for bids will appear in the
county papers this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
MCCOY is THE WINNER
Given the Decision In the Sixth Round
Over RYAN.

Chicago, May 5o.-Kid Mccoy was
given the decision over Syracuse Tom
my Ryan last night at the end of one
of the prettiest siN-round fights ever
seen here. But over the decision and
what Referee Malachy Hogan claims
was a apprehension, free-for-all
fight resulted, and but for the presence
of large force of police who hustled
the men out of the ring and cleared
the hall, it is probable that the Mccoy
Ryan fight would not have been the
most interesting thing on the Program.
One close. agreemsnt was that draw
should be declared if both men We're
on their feet at the end of the sixth
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
Methodist. at K eo.auaua.

Keosauqua, May 31.-The Iowa con-
ferenc board of examiners began their
mid-year's meeting at the Methodist
Episcopal church in this city Tues
day. About forty ministers are pres
ent during the sessions which will con-
tinue until tonight. a good sized aud
ience assembled at o'clock last night
to listen to DR.. j. Austin Boatman's
lecture on Where We Came From
The doctor in an interesting manner
led back to the teaching of the Bible
as to the Divine origin of the race.
The morning sessions will be occupied
with examinations of undergraduates
in the conference courses. The after
moons and evenings with topics of gem
eral interest to preachers and people.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31

Constantinopie, May 80, via Plovdiy,
May 51.-Ghazi Ahnet Moullhtar Pa
sha, high commissioner ofSthea sublime
porte in Egypt, resigned his Office yes
terday. Notwithstanding all efforts
made by the sultan to induce him to
remain in his service, the commissions
er refused to alter his decision.
Two prominent ulemas have been ex-
lied for publishing treatise on ethics
based on the koran.
The Russian foreign minister has in-3
timatsd to the porte that the Russian
government will hold it rssDonsible for
the consequences of the delay in re-
storing order in Armenia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
Granger Refused a Divorce.

Des Moines, May 31.-(speciaN
Judge Bishop today decided the Gran-
ger divorce case by refusing to grant
Granger decree without hearing arr
guments and holding that Granger was
the cause of the domestic troubles.
This settles the most sensational di-
vorce case ever tried in this district.
1t is expected that Mrs. Granger will
now apply for divorce and get it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
London ks the News is True
and 1t it Makes the
8 Of the War.
FIRST NEWS COMES FROM ROSsLYN
Earl who Has Been a Prisoner a,
Pretoria Sends the First Word
OF Abandonment to Eng.
land-Roberts Silent

London, May a1.-The evening News
has. received a dispatch from Pretoria
to the effect that Johannesburg has
been handed over to the British. The
Westminster Gazette says it is rum
ored in a quarter likely to be well in
formed that Kruger was captured by
the British six miles beyond Pretoria.
London, May 31.-A most sensation
al dispatch has been received by the
Mail from Pretoria, which suggests
that the war is virtually at an end
Lord Rosslyn, telegraphing from the
Transvaal capital at 11:4O yesterday
forenoon, definitely stated that the
city would be occupied in about two
hours time.
President Kruger had fled to Wat
ervalboven, but every arrangement
had been made for the reception OF
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THE CASE OF CLARK.
Senate Decides That IL Shall Remain
in Status Quo

Washington, May a1.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
today reached an agreement with the
friends of Clark, of Montana, TO allow
the senator's case to rest where it is,
with the understanding that no furth-
er steps would be taken to have either
Clark's or Maginnis' credentials refer
red to the committee and no action,
would be taken on the resolution of the
committee concerning Clark's original
election.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
General Oti. Returus Home

San Francisco May s1.-Major Gen-
eral Elwell S. Otis has returned from
Manila, and will today land on Ameri-
can soil for the first time since his de-
parture for the Philippines nearly two
years ago.
The United States transport Meade,
upon which General Otis is a passenger,
arrived at quarantine at this port late
last evening. Owing to the especially
rigorous health regulations now in
force here because of the plague no
one on board was permitted to land un-
til the quarantine officials inspect the
Meade.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
Shootin. nj Yinton.

Vinton, May 31.-A. Musawick, an
inmate of the Benton county poor
farm, at an early hour yesterday NOR
ming shot and fatally wounded Fred
Christner. The shooting grew out OF
an old feud between the two men, tie
quarrel being renewed last night,
which Immediately led to the deed
Musawicl emptied four chambers of !,
revolver into his victim. Christner is
still alive but his condition is hopeless.
The assailant has been arrested and
is in Jail here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
Bench Warrant Issued for
His Arrest.
ON INDICTMENT.
Former Governor of Kentucky to be
Arrested Charged with Beiug
Accessory to Murder OF
Warrant Issned

Frankfort, May 31.-Circuit Clerk
Ford received an order from Judge
Cantril this morning directing him to-
issue bench warrant for the arrest
OF former Governor Taylor. The war
rant is based on the Indictment charg-
ing Taylor with being accessory to the
murder of Goebel. The warrant was
issued and placed in the hands of Dep
uty Sheriff suter.
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Kruger. plan. Unknovn.

just what are President Kruger's
plans is uncertain. He may reconsti-
tute the seat of government at Lyden-
burg and try to prolong the struggle a
bit longer, or he may take a steamer
from Delagoa Bay for Europe. The
present Whereabouts of President
Steyn is unknown. He was in Pretoria
few days ago, but left for the pur-
pose OF encouraging his troops.
The Earl of Rosslyn, who sent the
Daily Mail exclusive information of
Pretoria's surrender, was one of the
prisoners taken at the Reddersourg re-
verse. The Mail generously sent proofs
of its great scoop to all the other pa
pers.
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the British troops, presumably the
mounted forces under French and
Hamilton.
Great credit is accorded by the Mail
correspondent to the American con-
sui and Mr.. Leigh for their action i'll
insisting upon the liberation of TWEEN
ty British officers on parole, with the
object Of preventing disturbances
among the British prisoners of war.
If hits dispatch can be rel1ed upon
and there seems no reason to doubt
its authenticity may reasonably
be concluded that the end of the war
is in sight.
No official news has, however, been
received in regard to the matter.
london, May 31.-"The war is prac-
tically over" the Times says this NOR
ming. "By this time the British flag is
flying in Pretoria. Mr.. Kruger las
fed and is ere this half way to Della
goa bay.
Mr.. Hay, son of the United States
secretary of state, who holds the CT
fee of American consul at Pretoria,
and who in that capacity took charge
of our interests, thoughtfully insisr-
ed on a special step for safeguarding
the large number OF British prison
ers.''
London, May a1.-The Daily Mail
publishes the following dispatch from
the Earl Of Rosslyn, who was a pris-
oner at Pretoria, but who, as civil
ian, appears to have been released:
Pretoria, Wednesday, May 80. 11:4o
q. M. Pretoria will be occupied in
about two hours, without resistance.
The president has gone to Waterfall
bowen. Burgomaster de Souza is auth
orized to receive the British. He. with
an influential committee OF citizens,
including Chief Justice Gregorowski,
has been appointed to preserve life
and property during the interregnum.
.sEyerything is quiet, but crowds are
awaiting expectantly in the church
square for the arrival Of the British.
!. Fearing possible disturbance and
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Nortbcott ts a Candidate.

Clinton, May 31.-Lieut. Gov. w. A.
Northcott, of Illinois, who was the ora
tor Of the day at Clinton yesterday,
announced to some political friends
from his own state that he was what
might be called passivescandidate for
the republican vice presidential nomin-
alton, subject to the action of the Illl-
nois delegates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
Hearst For vice President.

Atlanta, Ga, May 31.-The Evening
Journal in its leading editorial yester-
day afternoon, said:
For second place on the presiden-
tial ticket that will be named at Kan
sas City. the Journal wishes to present
the name of William Randolph Hearst,
of New York. Mr.. Hearst is a firm
democrat, and has SO strongly stamp
ed his individuality on the community
in which he now lives that we believe
he would greatly aid the ticket. We,
think he could carry the state of New.
York"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-31
DEMOCRATS TURN REPUBLICAN.
Poxveshiek County Democratic Lead.
ers Tire Of EBryani.m.

Grinnell, May 51.-(Special.) This
year at the republican county conven-
tion, Baustian aud Schultz appeared as
delegates, representing the republicans
OF Sheridan township. They We're re-
ceiyed with cheers and expressions of
welcome to the republican ranks. They
are welcome addition to the ranks
of working republicans as both are
well posted in democratic strategy and
tactics.
George Bausrian and Chas. Schultz
were up to 1896 the leading democrats
of Sheridan township of this county.
That year they voted for Palmer and
Buckner, and their township felt the
effect of the loss of these two men in
the democratic vote.