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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
PREACHER HARBoRs A SERPENT.
Becomes Sunday school
Superintendent and Swindler.

Independence, Feb. ST. w. Mar
son. manager of the Northwestern Lii
brary association, is still wanted. Tues
day night he was reported sick OF spi-
nal meningitis, yesterday morning he
was crazy, and yesterday noon he
walked out of the house of Rev. Doug
lass, where he was harbored, and has
not been heard from nor seen since.
The officers and his agents are search
ing without avail. The agents claims
run from $50 to $50, and there may be
hundreds of them, as he has ninety
correspondents in Blackhawk county
alone. Rev. Douglass admits that the
first time he saw Marson was in the
Anamosa penitentiary. He has enter
tanned him since last fall, made him
superintendent of his Sunday school,
and last week Mr.. Douglass became
secretary of the concern. Mr.. Douglass
is ill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
BROWN GULF PRESIDENT
st. Joseph Report That the Bur-
lington May Lose Manager.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Feb. Sit is report
ed here on what seems to be good au-
thority that w. c. Brown, formerly of
this city, now general manager of the
Chicago, Burlington aud Quincy at
Chicago, has been offered and has ac-
cepted the presidency of the Kansas
City, Pittsbu:~ and Gulf road.
Chicago, Feb. s.-Mr. Brown was read
the foregoing telegram. He said: 81
do not care to make any statement re
garding the matter. Mr. Brown has
been with the Burlington for twenty
five years. Before coming 10 Chicago
as general manager four years ago, he
was general manager of the Missouri
lines of the road and had his head
quarters at ST. Joseph.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
THEPORTO RICAN TARIFF
Majority Report Favors Tariff of25
Per Cent on Imports.

Washington, Feb. S.-(By Associated
Press.)-The reports on the bill tram
ed by the ways and means committee
imposing duties equivalent to 25 per
cent of the American tariff on goods
imported into Porto Rico from the
United States, and vice versa, was SUBJ
mitted to the house today. The repub-
licans, except Mccall of Massachusetts,
agreed to report in favor of the bill.
The report declares the clause of the
constitution that '.All duties, imposts
and excises shall be uniform thruout
the United States" is not applicable
to our new island possessions, which
they say are not United States territory
within the meaning Of that declaration.
The report holds that a rs per cent
duty is necessary to prevent the Unit
ed States manufacturers. of cigars and
spirits from being at a disadvantage.
It declares that the revenue laws for
Porto Rico are absolutely within the
power of congress to determine 1t
says the term Omitted States in its po-
ltioal' sense, means that corporation
which is the result of federal union
and constitutes the United States ma
ton. 1t is undoubtedly in this sense
that it is used in the constitution. In
evidence of the unlimited power OF
congress over acquired territory, it is
pointed out that it was found
necessary, in cases of acquisition
OF territory for incorporation in
the United States to stipulate
therefor in every treaty thus far made
by the nation and to provide in set
terms for the granting of political
rights to the Inhabitants living there
at the time of the acquisition. 1t is
argued that if by mere act of acquisi-
tion they became parts of the United
States this would be unnecessary.
The minority report of the
ways and means committee of the
house on the Porto Rican tariff bill,
signed by all the democratic members
and ewlands (sil. rep.) holds that
the constitutional provision that all
due duties shall be uniform thruout the
United States applies to Porto Rico,
which, they claim, is part Of the Unit
ed States, not merely held as a depend
ency. Tt declares the theory that con-
gress can govern acquired territory
independent of the limits of the con-
|stitution wholly inconsistent with the
theory and form of our governments;
the exercise of such power is pure and
simple imperialism, and against it we
enter our most solemn protest. We
never have held and cannot hold terri
tory as political dependency subject
to unequal taNation." Mccall, of Mas
sachusetts, the only dissenting repub-
lican member. subn tied separate
minority report taking substantially
the same ground
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Thousands starve i'm India

Bombay, Feb. s.-The famine in In.
dia is assuming appalling proportions.
Four million natives are now in re-
ceipt of government relief. This num-
ber is equivalent to the highest total
reached during the last famine and a
steady increase in the ranks of the
destitute is expected within the next
four months.
Already there have been many
deaths from starvation, and the Indian
governments resources of men and
money are inadequate to cope with
this horrible condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
EIKER BILL KILLED.
sidetracked by the House Committee
on Wednesday.

Des Moines, Feb. s.-The Eiker bill,
III. +. 110, went down in sad defeat
Wednesday afternoon in the ways and
means committee of the house. BY a
vote of IA to 8 the committee went on
record to indefinitely postpone the
measure. The fight over the bill has
been the most animated of any that
has been up for consideration this
session. The laboring element was ar
rayed solidly against the bill and the
business men, notably the grocers, OF
the state were for it. The bill provid-
ed for exemption from punishment of
only SIS per week of the wages of the
head of the family.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
A New state department.

Des Moines, Feb. s.-Senator Harri-
mans bill to establish department. of
agriculture is intended to add to the
dignity of and give better recognition
to the chief interests of this state. At
present there are various state organ
izations of agriculture, horticulture,
dairying, veterinary science, etc, work
ing separately. Senator Harriman's
bill proposes to bring them into closer
and more harmonious relations and
organize them into an effective work
ing body, having legal recognition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
ARacIuae Fonnd Dead

Upton, Feb. 7.-W. H. Rounds was
found dead on the floor of the little
shanty in which he lived near the feed
mill. He was a well known character
in Upton, having lived here most OF
the time during the past forty years
The exact circumstances of his death
will never be known, but the supposi.
ton is that he died while attempting
to rise from his bed. Coroner Kennedy
was summoned from Mechanicsyille
but slight investigation proved that
death was the result of natural causes
and no formal inquest was held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Killed by Falling Tree.

Dubuque, Feb. 7.-Thomas Halslip,
a prominent farmer who had been a
resident of Center township for about
fifty years, was killed by tree falling
on him. He was III the woods
chopping and had just felled tree,
when a dead tree that he had not been
near and which had not been struck
by the tree which he felled, fell and
came in contact with his head and
back, injuring him so that he died
shortly afterwards. His age was 81
years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
SEEKING MUTUAL BENEFIT.
Grain Men of Iowa Will Form u State
Organization.

Des Moines, Feb. S.--February 27 a
meeting of grain dealers and elevator
operators from all paris of Iowa will
be held in the club rooms of the Savery
hotel to organize a state association of
grain dealers with headquarters in Des
Moines and Which will meet as often
as it is deemed necessary TO care for
the interests of the company.
The organization of state associa-
ton of grain dealers was conceived
shortly after the organization of the
forty local dealers into what is called
the Iowa Cereal club. 1t was suggest
ed that this is the only large industry
in the state without a state oroaniza-
tion; that its interests are far more
important than those of many other
ciation should be formed 10 guard
against unjust railroad rates, discrim-
inations, over-charges at lake and sea-
board elevators and cut-,hroat methods
by outside track buyers and bidders.
Acting on the suggestion committee
was appointed to take up the subject
of organization. This committee has
visited the larger cities OF the state
where track buyers make headquar-
ters, has attended several district as
sociation meetings. and waited on a
what their feeling toward state asso-
citation is. They met with so much
encouragement that it was decided to
call the meeting February a7 for or
ganiZation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Seduction Case settled.

Mt. Pleasant, Feb. THE seduction
case from Wayland, wherin Lyman
Berg was arrested for the ruin of
Naomi Miller, will never come to trial.
Monday night the young man very
sensibly came TO town and secured q
license to marry the girl. He at once
returned to Wayland and the ceremony
was performed at the home of Miss
Miller at 8 O'clock. In such cases mar
riage bars criminal proceedings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
IowANs DIsGUsTED.
They Return From Cuba to "God,s
COuntry.,s

New York, Feb. s.-A score of dis
couraged colonists who had gone to
Cuba to seek their fortunes returned
Tuesday night on the Munson line
steamer Laurenburg. They We're IL
unit in expressing gratitude for their
safe arrival in what they called Goods
country
In the group We're w. E. Anderson
of Prairie City, Iowa, and R. C. Blake,
of Oelwein, Iowa. They said the vi
cinity of La Gloria had been made into
sea of mud by the heavy tropical
rains. Each has a ten-acre tract in the
colony.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Foul rlay is Hinted

Redfield, Feb. Mrs. Jane Smeltz-
er, residing near this place, was found
on the kitchen floor of her home in am
condition. with face downs
ward and blood eNuding from her
She never regained conscious
ness. Some 1hink it is the result of
foul play, and others heart failure. An
inquest is being held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Fen Thru a Bridge.

Waterloo, Feb. Charles A. Stone,
fireman on the Illinois Central, fell
thru bridge at Manchester yesterday
and received injuries which resulted in
a severe fracture of the skull and 9TH
er bruises. The distance he fell was
about thirteen feet. He was picked up
and carried to a hotel in an unconsci-
Gus condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Acquitted OF NIurder. Ch.rge.

/. Dunlap, Feb. 7.trts jury returned
a verdict OF not guilty in the. ease OF
Evan Mize, charged with the murder
of A. Chevalier. The line of defense
in the case was that, altho defendant
may have been present at the killing
of Chevalier, he was by reason of in
toxication, incapacitated from either
mental or physical activity; that he
took no part in the killing and had not
sufficient mental capacity to participate
in the event.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
RECIPROCITY WITH ITALY.
Treaty Under Dingley Act is Signed
Today.

Washington, Feb. s.-(By Associated
Press.)- A reciprocity treaty under
the Dingley act, between this country
and Italy, was signed today. 1t is not
to be published till ratified by the Ita-
liam chambers. 1t is stated, however,
thai the United States gains a consid-
cradle reduction on cottonseed oil, of
which Italy is a heavy consumer, and
other staples, while Italy secures an
abatement of the duties on still wines
and works of art.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Sister Assumes nIgn on, &c.

Dubuque, Feb. s.--Sister Mary Gou-
zago arrived here yesterday from Dav-4
enport to take the position of assistant
mother superior of the entire order of
Sisters of Charity of the United States.
For twenty-seven years she has been
with the Sisters of the Immaculate
Conception of Davenport.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
killed in Railroad wreck.

Williamsport, Pa, Feb. s. (By Asso-
ciated Press, 10. c. Bennett and Mark
McFarlan, engineers, and A. McVenue,
fireman, We're Killed. and three other
trainmen seriously injured in head
end collision between fast freights on
the New York Central at Morton
Heights. Both engines and thirty seven
cars We're smashed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Dies From Trtchina

Grinnell, Feb. 7.-The danger in eat
ing raw pork has again been made
plain by the death of Mrs. Herman
Schrumm, of Tilton. Schrumm killed
a hog and the members of the family
ate some of it uncooked. The entire
family was taken sick and Mrs.
Schrumm is dead and others may die
as a result of eating raw pork. The
meat was infested with trichina.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
spoiled a Libel Suit.

Coon Rapids, Feb. THE suit for
$4,000 damages, brought against the
Coon Rapids Enterprise by A. e. Cop
pock, claiming that Editor Henry hau
libeled him to that amount, is to be
short lived, as Coppock has been ar
rested on the Indictment that the En-
terprise said had been found against
him, and for which statement suit was
brought, Coppock claiming he had not
been indicted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Election of Bard Ratitiea

Sacramento, Feb. S.The senate and
assembly met in joint session yester-
day to ratify the election of Thomas r.
Bard to the United States senate to
succeed Stephen NJ. White. After the
usual preliminaries Mr.. Bard was de-
clared elected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Young Girl Drops Dead

Eddyville, Feb. Especial. 1.-The
1s-year-old daughter of Mrs. Charles
Steuber, who lives a few miles south.
of Eddyville, fell dead yesterday morn
ing at o'clock as she stood before the
glass dressing her hair.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Insurgents CAPTURE Rogota,

New York, Feb. s.-(By Associated
Press.) The Tribune's Kingston, Ja-
maica special says news has been re-
ceived that the insurgents have cap-
tured Bogota, the capital Of Colombo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
womans Suffrage Association Meets.

Washington, Feb. s.--(By Associated
Press. )-The annual convention OF the
National Woman's Suffrage association
assembled today. Committees We're APP
pointed, fraternal delegates We're pre-
sen1ed and the standing committees
reported.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
BRITISH LOSS TUESDAY
Fifteen Omcers and 2l6 Privates Lost
PotgIeter's Drift = Vigorous Ar.
tilIery Duel at Rensberg-The
Beers Are Very Active
London, Feb. s.-(By Associated
Press IA cable dated spearman's
Camp today, says: "Buller holds his
position. Relief is certain"

LOndoH, req. o.-(By Associated
Press .)-Buller has cabled the war Of
fee that the approximate British casu-
alties in the fighting at Potgieters
Drift on Tuesday are: Officers, killed
IS; non-commissioned officers and men
216 killed and wounded.
Rensberg, Feb. s.-(By Associated
Press 1.-The Beers position was vigor-
ously shelled with lyddite for an hour
early this morning, eastward from op-
posite Sliger Fontein, and westward
from the Kop at Coles Kop, a fifteen
FOUNDER shrapnel gun paying special
attention to the sites of the Beers
guns, which have been unusually act
tive lately. The Beers hold position
half way on the direct road between
Rensberg and Colesberg. They shelled
Porter's Hill yesterday, but ineffectu-
ally.
Macdonald Maintains Position.
Modder River, Feb. 7.-(By Associat-
ed Press. General Macdonald main
tains his position at Koedoesberg
Drift. His movement has evidently
disconnected the Beers and at the same
time safeguards the operations Of a
portion OF the Belmont garrison in
the direction of Douglas where there
are still few Beers. The British ca
sualties till now are two men. The
Ninth Lancers made several attempts
to draw out the Beers but We're un-
successful. The British hold the high
est portion of the Kopje, the Beers
position being on the lowest portion.
Owing to the steepness of the south
ern slope of the Kopje it is impossible
to mount artillery. The. usual daily
shelling was continued. The outposts
report the Beers making advanced
trenches in the open place in front of
Magersfontein Drift, presumably to
prevent the British horse and field ar
tillery from approaching within range
of their positions.
Strength of Buller's Army.
London, Feb. S.-The force General
Butler is leading in his effort to cut
thru the strong Boer lines consists of
$4,000 men, of nine squadrons of cav
airy, nine fifteen-pounder batteries, one
five-inch Howitzer battery, one seven
pouader mountain battery, and some
twenty four naval guns. About 5000
men and number of guns are left be-
hind on the line of communication,
and detachments are left to guard the
sick.
How many Boer soldiers and Boer
guns he has to face is unknown, but
the estimates of the Boer strength
range all the way from $4,000 to $4,000
men, and probably three-fourths as
many guns as the British.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Waterloo saloons Open.

Waterloo, Feb. 7.-The twelve sa-
looms of Waterloo opened their doors
to the public Yesterday and are now
liquid refreshments over
the nsahoaany as of old.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Lnwton,. Remains in Washington,

Washington, Feb. S.-(By Associated
Press.) The train bearing the re-
mains of Lawton arrived at 9:30
O'Clock this morning. Adjutant Gen.
eral Corbin met the party at the depot.
Troop II, of the Third cavalry, acted as
escort to the Church of the Covenant
where the remains will rest until the
funeral at Arlington cemetery tomor-
row.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
Gov. Shaw Selects w. L. Cul-
bertson to Succeed LARA
bee on Control Board.
SENATE WILL APPROVE
Culbertson 10 Banker of Carroll-Has
a Fine Reputation as a Business
Man and is ar OLD
Soldier.

Des Moines, Feb. ESPECIAL Corre-
spondence.) e.)-Governor Shaw will nom
mate w. L. Culbertson, of Carroll, to
succeed Governor Larrabee on the
state board of control. 1t is expected
the nomination will be rendered and
formally announced today. One of Gov
ernor Shaw's closest friends and ad-
visers said this morning that the gov
ernor had positively decided to name
Mr.. Culbertson for the position. The
nomination will meet with the appro-
val of the senate, as Mr.. Culbertson is
considered by all parties and factions
as being as good man as could be
selected. Mr.. Culbertson is a banker
of Carroll. he has resided in that city
for over thirty years, and has served
one term in the house from that dis
trict. He has never attained to mark
ed distinction as an Office holder, but
during his life has probably done as
much for as great number of people
as any non-office holder in the state.
He has wide reputation, for truth,
honesty, generosity, good judgment
and reliability. He is an old soldier
and bears the good will Of the Grand
Army.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-08
To Adjourn march i.

Representative Byres introduced a
concurrent resolution yesterday which
provides for final adjournment on
March l. This would make the ses-
sion fifty-three days in length, little
more than half as long as anticipated.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-08-01

claim is on the ledge or vein throughout its whole area, the ledge running paral | Tel with the side lines. the center ot ledge coinciding with the center of thu claim. The ledge is traceable by crop pings
 Hot Number lode-The course and length of the ledge on the Hot Number ! claim is from the north end center to the sowth end center. 1900 feet, and is traceable by croppings.
 Grand View lode-The course and length of ledge on the Grand View claim Is from the north center end to the south center end. 150O feet: the discov- cry cut marking the center.
 Elephant lode-Course and length of the ledge on the Elephant claim is from the north center end to the south center end. 150O feet, and is traceable by crop pings Tn vein matter is nearly as can be seen, 700 feet wide along this claim
 Mckinley lode-The course and length of the ledge on the Mckinley claim is from the north center end to the south center end. 1900 feet
 Arizona Chief lode-Course and itilS LII 'L lcuSt on lnc AflZOnd CnieI claim is from the north end center to the south end center. 1500 feet
 Notices of the location of these min ing claims are recorded in the mining records of Yavapai county, Arizona. as follows:
 Washington claim in book 52 of mines, page IFS: Home stake, book 52 of mines, page Al; Anchor, book 52 of mines. page 4SO; Whale, book 52 of mines. page 4Sl; Copper Bar, book 54 of mines. page ,: Hot Number. book 52 If mines. page 4SS; Grand View. book 52 1f mines. page 4S4: Elephant. book 52 of mines. page 4S2; Mckinley. book 52 'f mines, page 479; Arizona Chief, book '2 of min $. page 476.
 Any and all persons claiming adverse y any portion of the said Homes1ake. Washington. Hot Number, Copper Bar. Whale Anchor. McKisley, Elephant, irand View and Arizona Chief mines or surface ground are required to file their diverse claims with the register of the l Jnited States land office, Prescott. Ari- l .ona. during the sixty days period of | publication hereof, or they will be barr ! d by virtue of the provisions of the | tatute
 FREDERICK A. TRITLE. JR..
 Register. ! First publication May 30. 1900.