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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
RESPONSE TO RUSSIA.
Text of Russian Proposal and Uni
nited States Reply Given Out.


nited States Reply Given Out.
Washington, Aug. 31-The state de-
partment has made public the text of
the Russian proposal and its own re,
spouse as follows;
Washington, Aug. 29-The Russian
charge yesterday afternoon made
statement respecting Russias purpos-
es in China, to the following effect:
That, as already repeatedly declared,
Russia has no designs of territorial ac-
QUESTION in China; that equally with
the other powers now operating there
Russia has sought the safety of the
legation at Picking and to help the Chi
neSe goVernmentrepre hetroubleS; ;
that, incidentally to necessary defen-
slve measures on the Russia border,
Russia has occupied NieuchMang for
military purposes and as soon as or
der is re-established, will retire her
troops therefrom if the action of the
other powers be no obstacle thereto;
that the purpose for which the various
governments have co-operated for the
relief of the legations in Picking has
been accomplished; that, taking the
position that as the Chinese govern
l.
for her representative to remain, Rus
STA has directed the Russian minister
to retire with his official personnel
from China, that the Russian troops
will likewise be withdrawn; that when
the government of China shall regain
the reins of government and afford
authority with which the other powers
can deal, and will express desire to
enter into negotiations the. Russian
government will also name it's repre-
sentative.
Holding these views and purposes
Russia expresses the hope that the
United States will share the same
opinion. To this declaration our
reply has been made by the Tcl.
lowing memorandum: The gov,
eminent Of the United States
receives with much satisfaction
the reiterated statement that Russia
has no designs of territorial acquisi-
ton in China and that equally with the
other powers now operating in China
Russia has sought the safety of her
legation in Picking and to help the Chi
nese government repress existing
troubles. The same purposes have
HloNGu anu VII COllIluue " COllllOl Illc
government of the United States and
the frank declarations of Russia in
this regard are in accord with those
made to the United States by the 9TH
err powers. All the powers, therefore,
having disciaimed any purpose to ac-
quire any part of China and now that
adherence thereto has been renewed
since the relief has reached Picking, it
ought not to be difficult by concurrent
action thru negotiations to reach an
amicable settlement with China by
which the treaty rights of all the pow
ers can be secured for the future, an
open door assured, the interests and
property of foreign citizens conserved
and full PREPARATION made for the
wrongs and injuries suffered by them
So far as we are advised the greater
part of China is at peace and earnest
ly desires to protect the life and prop
erty of all the foreigners and in the
several provinces active and success
full efforts to suppress the Boxers have
| been taken by the yiceroys, to whom
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
PLENTY 0F /.
Lots More Proof Like This, and
it Is all from Ottnfnwa
People.

"The proof of the pudding is in the
eating of it," If any city or town in
the Union has sufficient proof on the
following subject it is Ottumwa. Gen
lline merit is finding its reward in the
hearty endorsation of local citizens.
When people right here at home
friends and neighbors of our readers,
give statement like the following for
publication, it is proof convincing for
the most skeptical. Read this testi-
mony:
Mr.. L. Z. Miller, of Elm street, near
Pennsylvania ave-, contracting carpen.
ter, says: IF the attacks of backache
that / was compelled to walk in d
STOPPING position and when at thei,
height famed and panied me so across
the loins that j with difficulty arose
from a chair. If such attacks are any
indications of kidney complaint then !
had it. Every one who has had this
far too prevalent trouble knows just
what sufferer endures, but every one
does not know how to check ii. and
finally radically cure it. My advice is
to do as I did, go to viii L. Sargent's
drug store, procure Doan's Kidney Pill!
take them as directed and the results
promised will certainly follow"
For sale by all dealers, price 81
oantc Foctar-Milb,lrn Co RuffaJo N
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and take
no other.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
THE NEW ARCHBISHOP.
keane to Be Honored by Catholic
Societies of Dubuque.

Dubuque, Aug. 31.-The Catholic
societies of Dubuque will accord
Most Rev. John Joseph Keane, the
new archbishop of the see of Du-
buque, monster reception. The
whole city will probably join in the
demonstration now being planned
as a welcome to the great church
man and educator While the date
of his arrival in Dubuque has not
yet been fixed, it is positively known
that he will be here late in Septem-
Der. This information was first pub
lished last week in this paper on
the authority of a priest who said
Cardinal Gibbons had been informed
by the archbishop himself and had
in turn advised one of the late arch
bishops council residing here. Con
tirmation of the news was supplied
yesterday when a meeting was held
in the rooms Of the Young Mems in
stitute.
At this meeting were representa-
tives from nearly all the Catholic So
cieties in the city. They met to dis
cuss the reception and the sentiment
of all present was unanimous that
the new ecclesiast should be accord.
ed hearty welcome to the cathedral
CITY, The matter was debated for
some time, but no decision other
than that reception shall be held,
was reached. 1t was decided to call
another meeting, to be held on We'd
nesday night in the rooms of the Y.
M. l., when the plans will assume
definite form. 1t is proposed to have
at this meeting members of all the
local Catholic bodies. Committees
will probably then be appointed to
begin the preliminary work.
Race Horses Burned to Death.
Providence, Aug. 31.-Fire broke
out this afternoon in the cattle sheds
and stables of Narragansett PARK,
where the Grand Circuit race meet.
ing is being held. Before all the
horses could be taken out eight
burned to death, including Ace, Mar,
A. and Agmon Jim, all owned by H.
Simon, of Ontario, Canada. The FIRE
spread rapidly, and at 3:15 p. m. Was
still burning fiercely.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
Electro. Thermal Baths.

ELECTRICITY applied to the entire
body while the sweating goes on.
aronses your circulation, cures cold
1t cures rheumatism, govt, aches and
pains, neuralgia, blood diseases. 1t
feet and hands, and improves the
condition of circulation in liver, kid.
neys, heart and lungs, hence better
condition of the entire system.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
Editors Awful PLIGHT.

T. N. Higgins, Editor Seneca Gn)
News, was afflicted for years with
Piles that no doctor or remedy helped
until he tried BuclSlen's Arnica Salve.
He writes two boxes wholly cured him.
It's the surest Pile cure on earth and
the best salve in the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only rs cents. Sold by
Clark g. Mollison, druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

Bloomfield, Sept. 1.-(Special.)-
The Eastburn murder trial came to an
end this morning and the case went to
the jury at 10 o'clock. At $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon the jury is still out.
Defense Makes Arguments.
Bloomfield, Sept. 1.-(Special.)-
H. G. Taylor addressed the
jury Thursday afternoon and
Friday morning in defense of
Leslie Eastburn, making a strong de-
tense in which he declared Eastburn
to be justified in going to the Sutton
home for the purpose of talking to Oh
ives parents regarding his engage
ment to her. The fact of his being
armed was not proof of intended vio-
lence but of proper self defense. Mr..
Taylor's plea was followed by that of
Judge H. G. Traverse, who followed
out the same general line of defense.
The closing argument was made by
Attorney G. T. Sewers in behalf of the
state, ably seconding the argument Of
the prosecuting attorney, D. H. Payne,
and was strong plea for the .convic-
ton of the defendant.
Bloomfield, Aug. 31.-(Special.)-
The pleading in the Eastburn-S Sutton
murder case was opened Thursday
morning by D. H. Payne, who in adj
dressing the jury said you are now
ready to consider the case before you
nd oirYI, ~ 1oh nf 1,n 10 Wy
as it has been presented to you. The
case is one of highest crime in viola
ton of the laws of state and country.
In presenting the case l wish to rid
myself of professional pride and pre-
sent the case as fairly as possible
that you may be able to determine
whether man may be able to shoot
another and riddle him with bullets
and then come into court of justice
and be exonerated." He then queried
of the jury: would you say that a
young man in the bloom of youth and
prime of life at the age of "a years,
full of health and vigor, should attack
and kill an old man in the decline of
life, who was unarmed and unprotect-
ed?" He spoke in eloquent terms of
the mothers interest in the welfare
,,,i+ nov a. -, arrvsa man who could not
n,,nnnr+ l,or ha;ng b;rnseif snnnorta d
b', Pc father He than followed out
~ .as+iu,onv instha limo of Easthurn, e
d dt ation not IN 1aaya the house
,,nless ancomnanied by olive He en-.
rt,asised tho Fact of his having zone
- +ha sutton home knowinp he was
w, w w.nted be went armed and re-.
f,,sad tn Lave in snite of Mrs Sut.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

tiers will be so conducted that it will
be felt that it is desirable to have
others in the future.
Next week the work will begin in
earnest. The preliminaries are about
finished, and the big event will be
pulled off without a hitch.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
Race Horses Burned to Death.
Cotton Mills Close

Fall River, Sept. 1.-Forty-four cot.
ton mills operated by twenty-four cor.
porations shut down today until Sep.
TENDER 10. The mills employ 1880
hands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
Loneshoremen Return to Work.

Cleveland, Sept. six hundred
longshoremen, who went on a strike at
the Erie railway ore docks several
days ago, returned to work this morn
ing, pending a settlement of their
grievances by arbitration.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28

u E are, for the present, selling beautiful
W Scotch Lawns exquisite patterns and
very fine material. at cents yard. These
were bought by the case early in December
and would cost about as much as we are
selling them for to-day.
WARD wide, regular goods in Percales
n at SIC.
nIMITIES, Pineapple, Batiste, Foulards
~ Seersuckers, etc., ETC., exquisite pat
terms at the lowe st price thfy have ever been.
But. oh my What will be the price Of the
next lot Every one ought to buy twice as
many dresses now as usual so as to carry
them through another year, for the trusts
have the whip handle for at least eighteen
months ahead.
AVE can show more attractive things In
w Dress Goods, all bought before the
advance, than we have ever owned. They
range in price from 10c yard 10 81 so, the
latter price for Black Silk Crepons.
4i-inch Storm Serge at 2jc.
30-inch Plaids at l2tc.
36.inch Half Wool Plaids at 25c
3S-inch so cent Plaids at 35c.
3S-iuch Pepper and Salt Mixture at 35c.
80 inch blue brown and red Hairs lines
at 35c.
80 inch all wool soft Spring Shades at 5Oc.
36 inch Gents Cashmere finished Dress
Goods at soc
45 inch ditto at Use.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
DEMOCRATIC CoNvENTIOF.

The National Democratic COMMITTEE
having met in the city of Washington,
on the 22nd dag of February, 1900, has
appointed Wednesday, the Attn day oil
July. as the time, AID chosen tle city
of Kansas City, Mo-, as the place, Tor
holding tue National Democratic Con-
ventisn. Each State is entitled to
representation therein equal to doubl'
the number Of it's Senators and Repre-
ent ,tves in the Congress OF tie
United States; and each Territory,
Alaska, Indian Territory, and the Dis
trict of Columbia shall have six dele
gate. All Democratic Conservatlv
Reform c.,izens Of the United States
ire ,pectivo of past political a'socla'
tons aad differences, who oaa unite
with us in the effort for pure, econoni-
cal, and constitutional government,and
who favor the republic and oppose the
empire, are cordially invited to join US
in sending delegates TO tue convention.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
HAULING DOWN THE FLAG.

President McKinley's rodomontale
about the flag, saws the Boston Post
"The flag of the United States is there!
Who shall haul it doWn?'-becomes
vet more ridiculous in view OF the
orders which haze gone out to haul it
down forthwith upon two OF the islands
of the Philippine group. ID
ait seems" declares the Post, "that
these two islands lie outside the
limits OF latitude and longitude specif-
ed in tn treaty of Paris Either Mr..
MeKinley's commissions were careless
or else did not know, and these stray
bits of territory slipped through the
meshes of the treaty net. But the
flag has been raised over them. 1t
was done in due form by naval officer
OF the United States, the commander
of gunboat.
eff there is anything sacred in the
raising of the flag it covers this ease as
we'll a. the rest How can it be 'hauled
down, on Mr.. McKlnley's theory.with-
out humiliation? To be sure it was
raised by mistake; but does Mr.. Nc
Kinley hold that mistake in measure
ment ona chart must be corrected at
sacrifice too great to be made in cor
reotion of an error in morals and
humanity? We may ask, indeed, why
it should be harder to haul down the
flag in the performance of an act of
justice to brown men than where white
men are concerned. Whit does Mr..
Mckinley think about hauling down
the flag in Cuba?"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28

As inch all wool Serges at 81 l 2 to soc.
36-inch pink, blue, red, white and cream
Henrietta at Doc.
Five bolts Black Grenadine, we'll worth
75c for 40c. yard.
Black Crepons at 50c., 75c., S1.OO, Sl.26,
81 so and up to $3.50 yard.
Figured and plain Black Goods from lOc.
to $3.50 a yard.
Silks and Satins, In black and colors, from
25c. to $3.50.
Double faced fifty-six inch gooos, solid
on one side and plaid on the other, five
yards ample for two suits, in one, no lining,
no trimming, no anything wanted but card
OF hooks and eyes, to have reversible tai
lor scanned suit for morning and evening
wear.
Beautiful Msrcerised Silk, % to 30 inches
wide, at 35 to Ace. This is the latest and is
taking like hot cakes. We have never seen
rew dress fabric so popular.
The daintiest, sweetest things in white
goods and speciaIties you ever beheld. Our
Satin striped French Ginghams at Acc. a
yard are usually found only In first class
city stores.
Hamburg Swiss Embroideries and Nets
for bingham and white dresses as yokes and
sleeves.
White Counterpanes from SOC. to 81 90
each, and in fact everything, so come and
look
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
THE ENGLISH ARMY GOES TIC
BATTLE IN ITS WAR PAINT.

The column moved out in the light
est marching order. tie men carrying
their coats and waterproof sheets, and
the officers a new equipment of rifle
and bandolier. Belts. buttons, gun
barrels, and even bayonets, were paint
ed khaki. Ii the Beers expected
reoineks in red coats, they were to be
bitterly disappointed; nothing was left
to chance; eveA the sword, the di,tinc-
tive mark of the officers, was laid aside,
and the division looked like an army
led by sergeants and corperals.-From
"Ihe Fighting with Nethuen's Divis-
ion," by II. ], Whis ham, in the March
Scribner's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
DOES 1T PAY TO BUY CHEAP.

A cheap remedy for coughs and cold
is all riget, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results of throa
nd lung troubles. What shall you
do! Go to warmer and more regular
climate? Yes, if possible; if not pos
ibe for you, then in either case take
the ONLY remedy that has been intro :
duced in all civilized countries with
succsss ia severe threat and lung
troubles. "Boschee's German Syrup"
1t not only heals and stimulates thu
tissues to destroy the germ disease,
but tllays inflammation, cadses easy
expectoration, gives good nights
rest, and sures the patient. Try ONT
bottle. Recommended many years by
all drugg-s's in the world. Sampl
bottles at &. H. GorrelPs, Lexington,
Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28

The New York Herald. discussing
the debate in Congress on the Puerto
Ricsn Tariff bill, says:
"Tbe time is near when the pseple
are to vote on this and other questions
and the men IN Congress wEo con emp
late voting for this greedy and soulles
measure should remember that fact.
The Presidential campaign, in truth,
opened with the beginning OF this de-
bate. The people remember and ap-
prove the words Of President Nc
Kinley's message-Our plain duty is
to abolish all customs tariffs between
the United States and Puerto Rico and
give her products free access to our
markets.
"There are Republicans who refuse
to be whipped into line to vote for the
un-American and inhuman treatment
of the afflicted Puerto Ricans, and
there are some Democrats who, in
funcsd by local considerations, i1te1d
to vote for it. To pass this measure
at the instance of handful Of mis-
guided domestic tobacco growers and
high pro;ectioniStS would be lasting
disgrace to this mighty Republic. The
motive for such an eRormity is lidi-
culously magnificent. 1t is asserted
by the U tied States Tobacco Trsde
Journal that the tobacco raised in the
island is really no more competitor
with the Connecticut leaf than lion is
with silver, being of too inferior o
quality to replace even the lower grades
of domestic filters. This journal de-
cares that the New England represen-
tatives have been misiniormed by the
tobacco growers in order to back up
their measureless avarce, which ruth
lessly tramples everybody elss's rights
under foot and does not recognize even
the most heartrenderlpg need of
humanity"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
HOUSE REJECTED TIE GLASS
MEASURE TO INSPECT
BOOKS.

The House Of Friday defeated the
Glass trvel ing aud tors bill.
Capthl Parks OF Pape county, in
his speech agains the passage of tbe
bill argued that it was unnecessary and
entirely ue e-s, as the books in the
auditors office showed all that could be
discovered by travelling auditors.
Hein,isted that the county Off ,ers
we're eapnblo of attending to the
peoples bl,i ess, and close with an
eloquent appeal 10 the House not to
vote to set witch over the officers
whom the people ha ch 'son, when no
good could come of it.
The bill was dismissed 10y the vote
AZ to 20.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28

1t las been fully emonstratsd thai
Ely's Cream Balm is specific for MAJ a.
Catarrh and cold in the head, This
distinction has been achieved ouly as
the result of continued successful use.
A morbid condition of the membrane
in the nasal passages can be cured by
this purifying and healing treatment.
Sold by druggists or it will be mailed
for 80 cents by Ely Brothers, Sc War
rem Street, New York. 1t spreads
ever abe membrane, is absorbed aud
relief is immediate,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
FREE BLOOD CURE
An offer rowing faith to Suferels
from Blood and Skin Troubles.

An offer rowing faith to Sufereli
from Blood and Skin Troubles.
ful S yellip e., E fleeing Sores,
Persistent Erup!ios of Blood Pc
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quickly cured by airy treatment are
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and entire system all the posons and
humors which cause al of these troubles
and the cause being removed, a per-
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thousands cnle after doctors and
patent medicines failed. For sale by
druggists at 81 per large bottle, ORG
large b tile ull ireatmenO g.. To
prove our faith in 3. 3. 3. we VIII
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remedy 1T our expense. Address
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
Virginia News.

The Borryvllle Hi School bull l.
inc, togc Their with all it's contents, was
otany destroyed by fire Saturday night.
Last weei far er in Orange codn-
ty sol | two two horse wagon loads OF
wild turkeys, where they are plentiful.
A night school, for the benefit OF
these who have to work through the
lay, hiss bsed orga1ized in Salem.
Tue Twigg Shipbuildirg Company
of Richmond have determined not to
move their plant from that city.
Colonel Wi liam G. Elan editor-in-
chief of The Norfolk Virginian Pilot,
died a his home ia Louisa county
Saturday afternoon.
The Board Of Supervisors Of West
moreland county have decided to re-
build their courthouse and add fire.
proof clerks Office.
A summer school of metE DDS will be
held IN Roanoke this year and as many
as one thousand teachers are expected
to attend.
The case of Oswald S. Hawkins, the
Roanoke real estate agent under charge
of forgery, resulted Saturday night in
a second hung jury.
Rev. Wesley Hammond, agel 65
years, superanuated minister OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
died Thursday at Romney, W. Va.
At Heathville Charles R. Lewis
pleaded guilty to tour ndictm snts for
arson, in addition to previous con-
Viction, and was sentenced 10 10 years
in the penitentiary.
The Senate passed a bill which autho-
rizes the Attorney General to sue West
Virginia in the United States Courts to
bring about q settlement of the debt
owed Virginia.
The building occupied by the Lyn CHI
burg Paper Box Company and an adj
oininS building occupied by Blanken-
ship Bro!,, furniture dealers, was des-
royed by fire Sunday night. Less,
1000.
Commissioner OF Agriculture Koiner
has been in communication with MIR.
L. B. Wadleigh, of Clinton, Iowa, a
prominent western fnarcie and bank
er. Mr.. Wadleigh is anxious to rrr-
chase from 5000 to 5000 acres Of
Virginia land with the view Of estab-
ishing an extensive stock farm.
DIR. J. III. Hanger, prominent ply
,ician of Stauntop, died suddenly Sun
day morning. He went to get his
buggy to pay professional call, and
Is he did not come out of his stable
.fter some time q member of he FAM.
y wen to see what was the matter and
cund him dead in the stall with his
lOrse.