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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Deafne.. Cannot be Cured

BY local applications, as they cannot reach the
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu.
tiona1 remedies. Deafness is caused by an In
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
ed you have rambling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed deafness
is the result, and unless the Inflammation can
be taken out and this tube restored to it's nor
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free. 5f
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

am well satisfied that your Pioneer
Cure saved me from siege of sickness.
On January 18th was suffering inn
pure blood in its worst form, dull head.
ache, weak back, kidney trouble, sour
and bitter tastes mornings, catarrh,
with palpitation of the heart. Today
May 21st, after using Pioneer Cure
four months, am almost well. have
tried other medicines and doctors with.
out help. But Pioneer cure does the
work. Everybody should know of this
wonderful medicine. Use my name
Sam Kusche, Ortonville, MINI. Price
Csc and 81. At Clark & Mollison's.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
DEMoRALIzING INFLUENCES.

Muscatine Journal: The late state
teachers meeting in Des Moines did a
good thing in passing some clear-cut
resolutions intended to call attention
to influences that are counteracting
the effect of the schools, especially in
the moral education of the youth of
our land. In the preamble of these
resolutions is this succinct and impor-
tant statement:
Few children are absolutely incor-
rigible. Even criminal youth may be
reformed. But many are SO neglected
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The conspiracy trial before the
French senate has ended III "a water
haul. Out of -seventy-fve alleged cons
spirators tried, but three Deroulede,
lGuerin and Buffet-were convicted,
and Nj. Guerin had been. previously
suppressed by the Paris fire depart
ment after having held the French
government and army at bay for
weeks. The convicted conspirators in
sist that they belong to different
schools of political thought, and that
their conspiracies, if they existed,
pointed in different directions. France,
however, is believed to be out of dam
ger for today and probably tomorrow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
lowans Sneak for Roers.

Keokuk, Jan. Sat pro-Boer mass
meetino held here last night the capac-
ity Of Grand Army hall was taxed to
the limit. Mayor James +. Daugherty
was appointed chairman. DR.. Lawrence
Dykstra, OF Pella, man of Dutch de-
cent, spoke on the causes Of the war
defending the Boer position. The
meeting appointed a finance committee
to raise funds to be sent to the Boe1
authorities.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

One OF the first matters that needs
the attention of the Iowa legislature
at its coming session is the state paw
ing law. An adequate statute should
be placed on the books at once, so that
progressive cities can do some much
needed paving next spring.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The city of Hayana enjoyed, under
the flag of the United States, a peace
full, prosperous and enthusiastically
celebrated New Years day, the first
known in that city or in the island of
Cuba for many years. ,Ihanls to the
great American republic THE Pearl of
the Antilles began the year 1900 with
more OF justice, grace, mercy and
peace within its borders than has ever
been known since the discovery by
Columbus.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

If the democrats expected to elect
the next president they would not be
worried about the large surplus in the
treasury. They would not be in charge
six months before that same old de-
felt would be back and mills and fac
tories closing down.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

Admiral Dewey recommended an en-
5largement of our feet in the Philip
pines and the five vessels sent over
have arrived at Manila. The Oregon
Brooklyn and two double-turreted
monitors are at the head of our naval
forces on the other side of the Pacific,
and there are no better war craft
af1nat
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

ct course our army in the Philip
pines will not be reduced until the ISL
aands are quieted and properly govern
ed. The yellow papers that raised a.
clamor about insufficient forces tried to
discourage recruiting and are now
noisy about army reductions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The Michigan woman who has sued
for divorce because her husband per-
sisted in abusing her church is strictly
within her rights. A husband has lived
nplfu v to his privileges as a non-re-
ligionist when he absents himself os-
tentatiously from the church to which
his wife belongs and refuses to give
her money for the support of her pas
tor unless she earns it by darniBg
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The republican platform win come
out strong for expansion, even in face
of The threat of Andrew Carnegie that
it IT does he will not contribute far
thing to the campaign fund. Tie po-
sition of Mr. Carnegie against the en-
largement of the markets Of the Uni
edSStates is consistent, enough for a
manufacturer who has made alEof the
money he wants, butstkere are others.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Do Not Fec, t,omplimented.

Marion Register: The Vinton Eagle
says that "the Linn county papers
really think Governor Larrabee paid
their county home a compliment"
Not much Bro. Murphy. Read
what the Evening Gazette has said and
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

Before retiring from Tarlac Agui-
naldo thanked his American friends
and other celebrated citizens of. the
United States" On the other hand,
Gen. Lawton wrote that the bullets
flying were practically fired by Agui-
naldo's American helpers. Though he
was struck down, they are still en-.
couraging the Tagals to shoot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Another R,t ar HARD L,cI

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Those lit
tie Americans who sympathize with
Aguinaldo are again saddened by the
fact that the Filipino plot to throw
bombs among the foreign consuls and
others in General Lawton's funeral
procession was exposed and frustrated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The 1000 veteran employees of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad who were retired
january 4 on pensions, doubtless be-
lieye that great com binations of CAPT
tai are not all bad.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The car famine, about which demo.
crass have had SO much quiet concern
! has now extended to the coasts. Elk.
porters in the Pacific cities Of the
\ United States say they cannot gel
ships enough to handle the business
offered.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

AIr. Bryan's affairs have taken a sim
gllar geological turn. Nothing but a
personal statement can settle his al
legged exploits in freeing a tame panth-
ct and riding an ostrich.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

Next June will be celebrated the
50oth anniversary Of the birth of Gut
enberg, the inventor of printing. The
contrast between his little supply Of
material and modern composing and
press rooms is a good illustration OF
the worlds progress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
He Answers q Dead MAN.

Iowa Capital: Edward Atkinson has
written letter in reply to General
Lawton's dying message. Atkinson is
skillful debater when he thinks there
is no opportunity for the other party
to make reply. The Boston pamph-
letter will never live long enough to
successfully answer the Lawton letter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The calamityites are jubilant over
the Missouri train robbery, which
yielded the robbers only $50. One or
two other lines of business are not
quite up TO the usual mark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

When driven out of aposition, which
does not happen often. the Beers show
remark able recuperative powers. They
seem to have an idea that fighting is
easier than running.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
The Price OF Paper.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Print paper
is going out of sight and so will the So
called cheap papers. Newspaper sub
scribers should pay up promptly and
publishers are not doing business on
business principles if they do not col
lect promptly or discontinue the
service.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Henderson,s other Gavel.

Abba Republican: Henderson now
possesses a pipe-stone gavel from Pipe
stone, Mimi. 1t is made of pipe-stone
with his Initials in gold. 1t was a
timely gift and ought to show the sill
verites in congress that geologically
gold is the preferred metal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Pratt,s Up-to.D.te Tob,et.

See what ]. A. Hawkins, the popular
cigar manufacturer of Leon, Ia, says
of them: II consider Pratt's up-to-date
Tablets the finest remedy for Constipa.
ton and Headache have found in
many q day" j. A. Hawkins.
Leon, Ia, April S, 1899.
Will break up cold in one night
Price, Csc per box. For sale by Clark
& Mollison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
CARE OF THE INSANE.

The following was printed as an edi-
torial in yesterdays Chicago Tribune:
In their eagerness to retain the
county insane asylums in their vicinity
for the sake Of the patronage they car
ny, and also because it makes trade in
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

From present appearances Gen. Diaz
will be the next president of Mexieo.
He never allows any love feasts to in
terfere with his politics.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

Nearly loo, 900 900 q year is paid by
the inha bitants of the United States for
coffee. Here Is a chance for the Porto
Ricansl to build up new and profitable
home industry.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Florida, West Indies and Contra

The facilities of the Louisville &
Nashville railroad for handling tour
lists and travellers destined for all points
in Florida, Cuba, Porto Rico, Central
America, or for Nassau, are unsur-
passed. Double daily lines of sleeping
cars are run from Cincinnati, Louis
vile, Chicago and St. Louis through
Jacksonville, to interior Florida points,
and to Miami, Tampa and New Orleans
the ports OF embarkation for the coun-
tries mentioned. For folders, etc, write
Geo. B. Horner, d. P. A., st. Louis, Mo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The new Congregational church at
Ames will be ready for dedication next
month and the congregation has decid-
ed to put in pipe organ by that time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Emmottsburg Alter Normal school

Emmetsburg, Dec. ga large and
enthusiastic meeting of the Emmets-
burg Business Mems association was
held here Wednesday and it was decid-
ed to make a strong and united effort
to secure one of the new state nor
NAL schools to be established by the
coming legislature.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

Failures in the first two weeks of De-
cember were $4,422,O56, against over
$8,O00,0O0 in the corresponding period
81 last year and 81 COZ ,007 in 1896 Il
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

Senator Kyle's reasons. for determin-
ing to vote for the gold standard are
simply an example Of the conditions
which are causing many other leaders
to abandon the silver cause. He says:
Though / am a binetallist. and have
been so from conscient Convictions
for twenty 5five. Years, i would ,ra ther
take the most undiluted gold standard
ism than accept bime "a Iism with the
ingredients Of raflicaE social thar
are now associated With IT. We Have
been practically operating under the
gold standard for thirty years, and
having brought ourselves into har-
mony with the. monetary systems of
the world, it is a doubtful proposition
whether tits right to again disturb
values in the world, when by such ac-
tion we do injustice to the creditor
class and at the same time put our
se4ves out of joint with thearest,of the
world ~. ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The announcement Of publication Of
a number Of Biographies of D. Z.
Moody has forced the family to deny
that any such will have their authori-
cation or cooperation. Although Mr..
Moody was steadfastly opposed to any
biographical notices during his life. he
knew it could not be avoided after his
dea'h, and a few years ago expressed
the wish that his elder son, w. r.
Moody should undertake it, in order
that many false Statements now cur
rent, might be correcteu. The family.
has large number OF private letters,
as well as photographs, and other ma
terial, which will be reserved for the
only authorized biography. The re-
quest is made to friends all over the
world who can contribute authentic
material, to. send it to W. r. Moody,
East Northfeld, Mass. Meanwhile a
briefer biographical. sketch will be
seompiled by his son and issued in the,
Moody Colportage Library with all
possible dispatch. s
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

The open door to China means the
continuation of prosperity for Ameri-
can merchants, manufacturers and
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
..Experience /. the Rest ,reacher.,

We must be willing to learn from the
experience of other people. Every testi-
monial in favor of Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the voice of experience to you, and
it is your duty, if your blood is impure
and your health failing, to take this
medicine. You have every reason ia
expect that it will do for you what it
has done for others. 1t is the best
medicine money can buy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Daily, 3,492
Weekly, 5,337

The Courier is In a class
BY itself--it has no peer.
IL sells advertising that
brings results. Results
comprise the only value
there Is In advertising.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Daily Courier, year, by mail.... 500
Daily Courier, 1 year, by carrier. $500
Semi Weekly Courier, 1 year...... $50
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

socks or making his cravats. Any dis
regard for the church more aggressive
than that cannot be tamely submitted
No by any devout womans.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
CIRCULATION

CIRCULATION.
The Ottumwa Courier has large,
circulation than any Ottumwa news
paper ever had. Larger in the city
and larger outside.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Founded; 9th August, le4e.

Published sen,i-weekly on Tuesdays and
q Thursdays. .s-,7 Z.
Office: liz South Market Street.
Telephone editorial or business ofhcel No. a.
Address the Courier Printing CO., Ottumwa, Ia
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

Hoods Pills are non-irritating, mild
effective.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
To Advertisers:

When you buy Advertise
Ing Space, what do yoa
get for yonr money? The
Ottnfnwa Courier's De-
cefnber circulation state.
f1ent shows an average
0ircu1ation, each Issue.
as follows:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09

Read the Courier for news.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-09
Holiday
Greeting
CLOTHING

of Sterling worth for sire or
son, for little or much. But al
ways much for little, is the
most welcome Xmas present.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-12
"What Happened to Jones.n

Lovers OF high class farce are prom:
ised q treat In the, engagement Mt tho
Opera House. next Saturday. matinee
and night. Of "Whn:: Happened to
Jones" which Is from the pen Of George
H. Broadhurst, who is also the author
OF why Smith Left Home" THE
Wrong Mr.. Wright" and the lates.
farce. THE House. That Jack Built"
The story of Jones" according to its
plot. Is a series Of queer circumstancts
and adventures deity put together. by
clever dramatic architect. who takes
his people from actual life. and blythe
moving OF his checkers places those. of
opposite charactef5 IN direc. contact
with each other. Mr. Broadhhrse
frankly acknowledges that What HAP
pened to Jones' was writteniSwith but
one aim In view, and that one thei pur-
pose OF creating merriment, without
compelling the auditors to witness
horse play. In short, What Happened
to Jones' Is claimed to be legitimate
farce, II such an expression may be
used. The story that furnishes the
groundwork for the play Is quite sim
pie. yet despite this simplicity, there is
not dull moment In It from the OPEN
Ing scene to the final fall OF the curtain.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-12
BELLAIRE HAPPENINGS.
Matters Of Interest In the Metropolis
Of Belmont County,

The Republican committee held n
meeting last night In the water works
office to complete the final arrange
ments for the Foraker meeting this
evening, The committee appointed to
receive the speaker consists Of Messrs.
J. F. Anderson and D. II. Darrah, OF
Bellaire: William Alexander. OF Mar
tins Ferry, and Judge ]. w. Hollings-
worth. of St. Clalrsvllle. These gentle
men will so out to GAINESVILLE this
morning to meet md escort Senator
Foraker to this city. A list OF vice
presidents for the meeting was also Sc
leot.d, and is as follows: George Wal
tiers. Charles FRANKIE. Charles Jahnke.
William White, DR.. ]. NJ. Mcdonald.
John Schuckman. P. o. Criswell. George
Simmons. j. H. Mcdonald. William
Wells. ST.. Robert Lopcmnn, NJ. l..
Blackburn. w. NJ. Reed, William Ber-
tram.. Benjamin Aplin. James Nlchol,
Wesley Harvey. 7. c. Dunaway. Fred
Blckcl. Rev. Williams, Aug. Bahra, Err
nest Bentficld. Nathan Rowler. DR.. r.
NJ. Wells, Louis Long. Thomas Rou-
bauge, Andrew Talmle. Alex. McGreg-
or. John Parks, William Stewart. sr.,
DR.. ]. Park West. William Scott. Her.
man Roeman, w. a. 1" Smith, Frank
Amber, Harry Faupel. DR.. William
ripper, Sr., ienTy bOnunuSI. w. ID. Diin-
ford. C. Rumbach. H. Rolls, Earl Coop
er. Spottswood Green, w. S. Carroll,
Robert Farls. DIR. Il. C: Iiemplc. John
r.. Cow. Cyru. Il. Strahl. John Ship
man. ]. H. Honnlonn. George Keller. j.
Anderson. Chariss Culbertson. Moses
Duga, John Snannfclt. Samuel c. Nor
ton. Mark Smith. U. N. Skaggs, Ervc
Baker,. James w. -Dunfee. William Nc
Farland. George Mertz, George NJ.
Wise. James Wright. John Jones. r. w.
McVay, C. Bowers, J. L. Lancaster, C.
H. Dankworth, August Haas. Richard
Albright, Henry Elton, Wilbert Clcpp
and George ALBERT. A number OF
marching clubs and many citizens
from neighboring towns nre expected to
be present, and II the weather is favor
able there Is every indication that the
senator will be greeted by an immense
nudince.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-12
MIR. BRuMEL1E ExoNERArEp
From the False Imputntion Of Being
Short In His Accounts:

T +. d. . e T. . = O. . q
The council committee on accounts
has about completed the examination
OF the accounts OF J. w. Brummelle,
master Of Centre market, and finds
them correct In every detail and there
Is no shortage. The only fault in the
accounts Is that Mr.. Brummelle al
lowed many of them to become long
since overdue ond in some cases neg
lected to collect rent from some OF the
farmers who had stands in the market.
The report Of the committee Will exon
crate Mr.. Brummelle from any imputa-
ton OF dishonesty. His domestic trou-
bles are well known and this caused
him to become neglectful. ~
AS Is well known council asked Mr..
Brummelle to resign and William Con-
rad was elected US his successor at
last Tuesdays meeting. It was stated
by member OF council that the bonds
men OF Mr.. Brummelle would continue
and act Us his successors bondsmen.
VIII Bowers. one Of the three bonds
men OF Mr.. Brummelle. was seen by n
reporter yesterday, and he stated that
this could not be done, and that Mr.,
Conrad would have to choose his own
bondsmen. z
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-12
Bellairo Briefs,

Squire Richardson's court wns en-
gagged yesterday morning In hearing
the case OF John Duke against Abe
and Ben Stahl. to recover SIG lost by
the plaintiff In poker game alleged to
the defendants. The court finally de-
cidcd that the cnse had been properly
brought and dismissed 1t without pre-
judice to new action.
The Knights OF st. John entertained
the wives and lady friends of the
members Mt Armory hall last evening,
with n banquet md promenade concert.
The Knights OF Pythias orchestra fur
nished the music. and there was large
attendance.
Cnrl Dorcr and others have purchas-
ed the outfit OF the old Aetna Manufac-
turing Co.. and will start UP n foundry
In the buildings formerly occupied by
the Stanton Heater Company, with
Clarence Simpson as manager.
In the mayors court yesterday morn
Ing, Green Lilies, colorcd man, wns
charged with stealing nm overcont from
George Mcpherson. He was found
guilty and sentenced to pny $40 and
costs and thirty days In jail
The Mcklnley-Gill Republican Club,
(colorcdD. held n meeting last night. to
arrange for turning out mt the Foraker
meeting tonight, and also to arrange
for attending the Field Day" parade
In Wheeling. tomorrow.
HonrL. B. Logan, OF Alliance, who Ia
tho candidate OF the Union Reform party