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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
JOHN W. LEWIS, Referee in Bankruptcy

NOTICE. - Proof OF Viii. State of Iowa.
Wapello county, SIS. District Court.
To all whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given that an instrument in writing
purporting to be the last will and testament Of
T. A. Morgan, deceased, was this day pro-
duced, opened and read by the undersigned, and
March, 1900, as the day for hearing proof in
relation thereto Witness my official sig nature,
with the seal of said court hereto AFFIXED, this
9th day of February, 1900. SssI
--i O. J. GARRroTr.
Seal. Clerk District Court. &
49,, By Il. j. Wing, Deputy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
too small and everybody is too busy in
these days of Mckinley prosperity to
sacrifice their business interest for the
good of the municipality.
in THE LABOR REALM. +!

1.-THE matter published in this col
umn is prepared by the officers of the
Federation of Labor.1
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
Bankruptcy.

The stock of drugs, fixtures and 9TH
err assets belonging to Arthur Gep-
hart, bankrupt. will be sold at public
auction at the store on East Main
street, Friday afternoon at 80 o'clock
March 2.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22

dale is a smooth crook whom they sus-
pect of being implicated in number
of robberies in this city but he al
ways was too quick in getting away
with the plumber for them to catch
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
DrATH OF ROBERT MILLS.
Cabled Report of the Young Mans
Death Confirmed.

Joseph Hedrick is in receipt of a let
ter from comrade of Robert Mills,
son of Robert Mills, of No. 315 West
Second street, relative to the death of
the young man whose demise occurred
in the hospital ut Santa Mesa, Jan. 16,
while in the service of the United
States army in the Philippines. Fol-
lowing is the letter:
Manila, Jan. 16, 1900.
j. w. Hedrick. Ottulnwa, la, U. S. A.:
Dear Sir: 1t becomes my very pain
full duty to inform you of the death at
$40 this morning of Robt. Mills, of
Troop i, Eleventh United States Vol
unteer cavalry at the Santa Mesa hos
pical. in this city.
| could not find out his parents adj
dress but ascertaned yours from let
ter in his possession, which you had
written him. / am a corporal in the
same troop and was with him in the
First Idaho and re-enlisted with him
in the Eleventh cavalry.
We were warm friends and l was
with him every day until he died. He
had been ailing for some time with
dysentery but he would not give up
and go to the hospital until it was
too late. He failed from the time he
was brought in from the front. He
had the best of care but the disease
had too firm hold. They We're going
to send him home as soon as he was
strong enough to be moved He seem
ed to cheer up after they told him
this, and had hoped for the best
The end came unexpectedly to me.
Rob was 4 good boy and a good soldier
always faithful in the discharge of his
| duties and had the implicit confidence
of his superior officers. l mourn the
loss of one of my best and truest
friends. His parents and relatives
have my heartfelt sympathy in this
bereavement.
Our troop is at the front, so the
captain may not get to write to Rob's
folks for some time, as is his duty.
You can write to him and give him
directions in regard to Rob's effects
| here, whether You want them sold or
will have them sent back to you. The
captains address is Capt. WI. Kipp,
Commanding Troop E, 18th U. S. Vol.
| Cavalry, Manila, p. ].
| Yours, with sorrow,
Geo. +. Lester,
Corp. Troop Z. 18th US. Vol. Cav.
Relatives of the young man were
seen this morning and said that they
intended to bring the body home but
| no definite arrangements had yet been
made owing to the absence of definite
information concerning the matter IN
which they ShOtlld % about it
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
Authority to Begin Business !.

2 State OF Iowa. 397,85 IN Ei.I7
Office of Auditor of State.
Whereas, the Wapello County Savings Bank,
located at Ottumwa, in the State of Iowa, has
filed in this Office proof of full compliance
with the laws of this state pertaining to its in-
corporation and a sw orn statement of its paid
alton that said bank is possessed of the fun
amount of such capital required by chapter 10,
title TX, of the Code, therefore, authority Is
transact the business of savings bank az
provided in its articles of incorporation andthes
laws of Iowa.
The following persons have qualified as the
first Board of Directors:
]. T. Hackworth. T. D. Foster. A. G. Harrow,
]. 81. Morrel1, ]. B. Mowrey, b. w. Searle and
Elijah Johnson.
Given under my hand and seal OF
t--1 Office. at the City of Dcs Moines, this
Seal. first day Of February; A. D. 1900.
Auditor of State
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22

NOTICE = Proof of will. State of Iowa
~ Wapello county, IS. District Court:-
To all whom it may concern: Notice ID
hereby given, that an instrument In writing
purporting to be the last will and testament Of
Henry Schuttlefeid, deceased, was this day pro-
duced, opened and read by the undersigned,
and that have fixed Monday, the goth day Of
March, 1900, as the day fors hearing proof in
relation thereto. Witness my official sigma.
ture, with the seal of said Court hereto affixed,
this End day of February, 1900
t-l O. j.. GAkRIorT,
Seal. Clerk District Court
lt--,-l BY II. ]. Wing. Deputy. 81
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
RUCKER Wins.
CARRIES EVERY COUNTY EXCEPT MAN
SUR'S HOME COUNTY,
Rockers Majority Over 5000 In The
District-Splendid Endorsement Of His
Good Work For The Com
mon People,

The Congressional prim airy
held Saturday in the Second
Congressional District was a
Rucker landslide; Mansur only
carried his home county and
that by majority of 400 or 500
while Rucker carries his hom e
county, Charlton, by 5000. In
Grundy, out of 800 Democratic
votes, Rucker gets 600. Carroll
county gave Rucker about 800
majority. Randolph falls into
line with 2000 majority for
Rucker. Linn furnishes 1000
majority for the Charlton Coun-
ty Statesman. Sullivan rolls
up a majority Of more than a
1000 for Rucker. Then grand
old Monroe which was promised
to Mansur by 1000 majority did
not deliver the goods but gave
at least 500 majority for Ruck
er. Indications are that the
majority will be considerab BILE
larger, but yesterday afternoon
we could not get any definite
figures.
The above figures are not
official but the latest approx i
mated at the hour of going tc
fpress.
Congressman Rucker author
ICES us to express his obliga,
tiOns to all friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
B. F. MAXWELL DEAD

Yesterday morning Benja-
min F. Maxwell died of cancer
at his home in this city. For
the past two years Mr.. Max
well has been afflicted. Deceas-
ed was born in Indiana, May %,
1886; was married Aug. 20, 1860;
came to Missouri in 1885. He
moved to Monroe City from his
farm only few weeks ago. A
devoted wife, two daughters,
one son and many friends
morn the death of this good
man He was member of the
Methodist Church Funeral SER
vice will be conducted from the
Methodist Church at 2 o'clock
this afternoon by Rev. Geo. B.
Smith.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
JUDGE RUCKER HERE.

The opera house was we'll
filled Friday evening to hear
Judge Rucker, the able Con
gressman and candidate for re.
election speak. The Monroe e
City band opened the entertain
ment with a we'll rendered Sc.
lection.
DR.. S. M. Brown, the com
mitteeman from this township
introduced Judge Rucker, who
discussed the fight that had
been made against him by his
enemies. To an impartial hear
er Judge Rucker creditably ac-
quilted himself of all the vii
famous charges that have been
made against him. There is not
a public man with a cleaner
record than has Judge Rucker.
He would not stoop to secure
any office.
He is against trusts in every
form and is a man hated and
feared by the trusts, because
they recognize in him a man of
training and ability, a man who
will fight hard and long for the
rights of the common people.
He is fighting against imperial
ism and pointed out some of
the results of McKinley's poll.
cy. On the financial question.
as on all other questions, he is
in line with Democracy. He is
for the free coinage of silver
and gold at the ratio of 16 to /.
Judge Rucker did not do him
self justice here because that
morning he drove from Paris to
Florida and spoke there. Then
he drove to Stoutsville and
spoke at 2 o'clock and then
drove to this city consequently
he was worn out. AS it was he
made a good speech.
After Judge Fuckers speech
the candidates for Representa-.
i've presented their claims.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
CHOOSING LAWMAKERS.

1t is peculiarly incumbent
upon Missouri Democrats this
year to so choose candidates for
the State Legislature that the
majority elected to serve in tina
body shall constitute an effect =
i've guarantee Of wise and non est
legislation.
The requirmeuts for good ser
vice are simple. A strong
character, we'll grounded in
integrity and common sence, is
the first necessity. A sincere
desire to adequately perform
the duties attaching to legisla-
tive office is essential. Syste-
matte habits of industry are in.
valuable. A knowledge of the
special needs of special commu-
mites should be possessed. An
earnest solicitude for the gener-
al welfare of the State must be
felt. Ali of this means merely
that members Of the Missouri
Legislature should be honest
and faithful Missourians.
Orators are not needed, They
waste too much time at the
States expense. Their oratory
is generally one word for the
State and a dozen for them
selves. They confuse issues that
would otherwise be clear. Nor
are magnetic campaigners of
material value in the Legis-
lature. Good storytelling and
skillful handshaking indicate
no talent for wise legislation.
One quiet and earnest worker
is worth ten-acre field full of
these gentry. The State of Mis-
souri, pays it's legislator so much
per day for a days work. A
self,respecting legislator under
stands that he is expected to
give value received for his
wages.
Candidates for the Missouri
Legislature should be sized up
On this basis. Put the orator e,
the spellbluder, the magnetic
candidate, the playee to the
galleries, the lazy sinecure
seeker, the boodler, the foo
tinker, to one side Vote for
some spare and sturdy man VIII o
really wants to do his duty.
There are lots of such men in
Missouri. 1t would be refresh
ing to see more of them in pub
lie life.-Republic.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
CITY ELECTION.

A very light vote was polled
at the city election on Tuesday.
Only 95 votes were polled. OF
these 30 were in the 1st ward;
90 lu the second ward and 36 in
the 3d ward. The officers cleo
ted were: Mayor, S. North;
Marshal, j. w. Stephens; Police
Judge w q. Stevens; Collector
j. q Fish; Treasurer. j. w.
Pc 'rrs; Alderman-lst ward j.
Fl. Grady, Cd ward d. A. Ely;
Sd yard, D D, Nelson, For
sch ~ directors DR.. S. M
Brown aud Geo. A. Hawkins,
were reelected.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
ANOTHER YEAR.

With this number the DEMO.
Graf enters its 18th year. For
nearly six of these years the
writer has been connected with
the paper and has seen it grow
stronger, and we believe more
influential, with each passing
year. The DEMOCRAT has Ia
bored INCREASINGLY for every
thing which we have thought
was for the best interests of
Monroe City and the surround
ing country. In politics the
paper has been and will con
tinue to be Democratic, because
we believe that the Declaration
of independence and the Amer
ican Constitution are yet good
for the United States. During
the past year the paper and
other trusts have greatly in
creased the cost of running a
newspaper. These trusts are
robbing all classes of people.
We do not like to be robbed,
but are bound hand and foot
and for the present must submit
to the trusts, but we will con-
tinue to fight the trusts and in
this feel that all people who
are not directly interested in
the trusts should cooperate.
The DEMOCRAT is now read in
more homes than ever before.
The business men have adver-
tised literally, not to help us,
but because a trial has con-
vinced them that advertising in
the DEMOCRAT pays. In our
job department "! are prepared
to do any kind of job printing
and because we do good work
at living prices we have seen
this department grow. The
trusts have made it necessary
that we collect up more money
to meet our expenses and we
hope the several hundred peo'
pie who owe us on subscription
will pay up promptly. BY SC
doing they will enable US tc
make the DEMOCRAT a better
paper and more useful to all.
Hoping that before the close Of
the present volume W. j. Bryan
will have been seated as Presi'
dent we are, Yours,
THE EDITOR.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05

A few days ago the writer
was in Browning, Mo-, a city
not one-half as large as Mon
roe city and with comparatively
poor railroad facilities. 1t was
our first visit to the city and
we were agreeably surprised
The merchants carry an excel
lent we'll selected stock of
goods. There are several fac
tories in the city. The most
important is the Jenkins Hay
Stacker and Rake factory. In
this factory so men are employ
ed and then the company has
not been able to supply the de-
mand for their machines. The
company has its own foundry
and all castings are made in
Browning. With our many ad.
vantages Monroe City should
make a grand success of the
jackson Hay Loader, 1t is
machine which is superior to
anything on the market and
there is no reason why we
should not soon have a factory
that would give employment to
at least 100 men.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05

The DEMOCRAT force are un-
der obligations for some excel
lent wine aud cake which was
brought to this Office with the
compliments of Mr.. and Mrs, j.,
e. Boulden.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

the name of the latter must appear on
every bill and bond issued by the gov
ernment. OF course. he cannot per-
sonally sign every note issued from
the bureau of printing and engraving,
SO his name is cut into the steel dies
from which the bills are struck. But
his personal signature is required on
the registered bonds and he is often
compelled to handle 5000 of these in
a day, the average value of regis
tered bonds issued per day being So
100000.
Mr.. Lyons is the successor of B.
X. Bruce, also a negro. who died in
1898. He is Georgian and is AZ years
of age. He has taught school, studied
law at Howard university, and prac-
ticed his profession at Augusta, Ga.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
knc.o Lincoln az a Boy.

There was held near Galesburg. ILL.,,
recently. a celebration in honor of the
ninety-first anniversary OF the birth
of John T. Barnett. or Squire Barnett.
as he is generally known. 1t took
place at the log home west of Gales
burg. and many descendants from
Knox and Warren counties were pres
ent.
A peculiar interest attaches to the
life of Mr.. Barnett. for he was one of
the young men friends OF Abraham
Lincoln. who was a few months his
senior
The squire says that Lincoln and he
were often together, and that. although
he thought much of Lincoln. he never
voted for him but once, and that was
when he ran for the Legislature against
Peter Cartwright. He recalls many
pleasant incidents. When he first be-
came acquainted with Lincoln the lat
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
A Noted chincss .Sfafesman.

A noted Chinese statesman recently
beheadei by order of the dowager en-
press because of his too liberal views
was well known in diplomatic circles
at Washington, as he had served as
minister from his country to the
United States from 1886 to the latter
part of 1889. He was Chang Yen
Hoon. His death occurred last July
but the outside world became aware
OF the fact only a few days since.
Chang was an able diplomat and
well thought OF In official circles. He
was a pronounced antiquarian, and
while in this country made many WIS.,
it's to the Metropolitan Museum OF Art
in New York, where he could study
it's rare collection Of priceless antiqui-
ties. Especially on the specimens
from his native land was he an au-
thority, and his information in con-
nection with them was of great aid
to the antiquarians OF the United
States. A memento OF his visit to
this country is to be found at the
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

1ectS OF the brutal
and vile treatment to which she was
subjected by the police, who, insist
ing that she was a notorious charac-
ter, arrested her and kept her for sew
eral hours in prison until she was
identified. Then she was released with
the usual apologies. May Garlick.
prior to her unfortunate marriage,
was one of the leading singers of the
Castle Square Opera company at the
American theater in New York. Her
husband. who is an Italian, deserted
her after shamefully maltreating her,
leaving her without means, whereupon
she returned to the operate stage.
making her European debut at Monte
Carlo
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

York and a yradu- Gen. ID. M. Frost.
ate OF West Point in the class of 1874.
He had fought with distinction in the
Mexican war. and the outbreak OF the
civil war found him in st. Louis
prosperous lumber merchant. He took
sides with the confederacy and for
two years served In that cause. The
principal incident in his civil war ca
reer was his defense of Camp Jackson
In this city and his surrender in May,
1861. to the federal troops under Gen
eral Lyon. The state militia had been
called together for their annual drill
and were encamped under Frost on
the outskirts of the town. Before
they could find an opportunity active
ly to express their sympathies with
the south they were captured by the
home guards and the Missouri vohln-
teers. After the close OF the war
General Frost returned to st. Louis
and settled on his farm near the city.
One of his sons. r. Graham Frost,
who died several months ago. repre-
sented a Missouri district in congress.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

forms a triumvi-
rate that controls
the money stock
of the republic.
Not a dollar can
be paid from the
federal treasury
without the assent
of these two and
the negro. Judson
w. Lyons, regis
trar of the treas
ury. Furthermore
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
Hest for the Bowels.

No matter what ails you. headache
to a cancer, you will never get we'll
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature. cure you
without a grippe or pain. produce easy
natural movements. cost you Just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic. the
genuine. put up in metal boxes. every
tablet has C. C. C. stamped on it. Be-
ware of limitations.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
lfow's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh thnt cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned. have known +. J.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm
West s. Truax. Wholesale Druggists Toledo
o.; Walding. iinnan s. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Cntarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
s5c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
Women Warriors.

Women in China have the privilege
of fighting in the wars. In the rebel
lion of 1850 women did as much fight
ing as men. At Nankin, in 1853, 5OO.-
600 from various parts of the country
were formed into brigades OF 13,OOO
each, under female officers. OF these
soldiers 10000 We're picked women,
drilled and garrisoned in the city.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

that city last week.
His death was very
sudden, for. al
though the general
was n years old,
he had been re-
markably healthy
and had not COM
planned of any ILL
ness.
Gen. Frost was
a native of New,
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

hto AHAotut D. ~ tlhl
particular division
of the Partisan po-
lice are designated.
which is intrusted
with the duty of
putting into exc
cution the laws
dealing with the
women of the half
world. The most
recent victim Of
the Brigade des
Moeurs is May
Garlick of Balti-
more, wife of the
Marquis de Fec.
She is now serious
ly i'll from the ef-
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

But isn't there n penalty II you bribe
n custom house ofIicer?'' asked his friend
I'm not sure" said the returned trav-
eler who. of course. was speaking of his
experiences in Europe: but L know
there's a penalty If you DON'T
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

Mrs Sippi is the married state. MISS
Ouri is blushing maiden related to
the houris of the Mohnmmedans-bu
this statement may make the girls of
Chicago, Illinois, envious and jealous.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
Only SLIGO Dcnyer to Knnsas City.

For double berth in Pullman ordinary
sleeping car on train leaving Denver over
ing Kansas City 1925 following morning.
Ticket Office. 9i1 18th street, Denver.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
You Can Got Alien.. root-E..e FREQ.

Write today to Allen 8. Olmsted, lie
Roy, N. ", for u free sample of Allen S
Foot Ease, powder. 1tcures sweating,
damp, swollen, aching feet. Makes new
or tight shoes easy A certain cure for
Corns and Bunions. All druggists and
shoe stores sell it: 25c.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
CHANG YEN HooN.

Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1t con-
sists OF hammered bronze vase Of
the Han dynasty, and is over 1000
years old. This was presented in 1897
while he was returning home from
Queen Victoria's jubilee. which he at
tended Us ambassador extraordinary
OF China
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
Arc You Using Alien. roo,-E~se:

1t is the only cure for swollen
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Fee.,
Corns and Bunions. ASK Tor Alien
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

Dropsy treated free by DIR. II. IL.
Green's Sons. Atlanta, Ga. The greatest
dropsy specialists in the world. Read
their advertisement in another column of
this paper.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

Young-I don't like to make calls with
my wife. Old-Does she pick you up af-
terward on your grammar? foung-NO,
but she makes me give her 10 cents for
every lie l tell.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

O'erhead. as faint and far they sing.
Birds that | know not southward wing.
So. on the street. as thick as gnats,
Strange birds go by on girls new mats
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

The University of Chicago professor
who Jumped" on the revolutionary he
roes the other day was very careful to
walt until they had all been dead hum
dred years.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

Have you tried Russ bleaching Blue.
the famous bag blue that delights the
laundress? All grocers sell II.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

She-Oh, professor, how / envy you
your mind. Tell me. how can | learn
to think? The ProfessOr-Stop talk
ing.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

Recent reports confirm the opinion that
suicide in China is not necessarily fatal
unless INDUCED in to excess.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
The Greatest Thing In the World.

Is GOOD HEALTH. Take Garfield
Tea, it will cleanse your system, purify
your blood and bring good health.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07
PROFITABLE EMPLOYMENT.

A permanent paying position for ladies
or gentlemen at near home. 1t costs
you nothing to get details. II desirable
employment is wanted address at once
The Fort Dearborn Pub. Co.. AS Dearborn
Street, Chicago. Ill.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

He-There are no statues of women In
the Hall of Fame. She-No. they could
MT build n hall big enough for all the IA
nous women in the country.
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

1t is n hard enough job to pacify tn,
Beers, but 1t does not compare witt
the job of making them stay pncified
The Lamar register., 1900-11-07

Millie-Say. Johnnie. there isn't single
funny thing in this joke column. john
nie-That's funny.