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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15

duced bill in the senate this morn
ing which will do away with these
large commissions. 1t provides that
no person shall be allowed a commits
sion of more than 10 per cent for the
discovery of such taxes.
Under the present school laws the
secretaries of school corporations are
required to take school census every
year beginning the first of September
and 10 be completed by the third Mons
day in September. InNcities of the first
class it is impossible to accomplish this
work in the time allowed, even with
the aid of an assistant. In such cities
the school secretaries hire assistants
and finish the census as soon as posi-
BILE but are unable to comply with the
law. Senator Hayward introduced
bill this morning which empowers
secretaries to hire assistants and
grants them additional time to COM
plete the work. The bill merely seeks
to legalize the course secretaries in cit
les of the first class have been COM
PEELED to pursue.
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will add his endorsement and influence.
and the successful candidate will be
nominated. Those who have imagined
that they could make Roadway by APP
pealingg to President Mckinley or At
torney General Griggs have been vast
ing their energies. Neither the presi-
dent nor the attorney general will give
any application any consideration
whatever until the congressman and
Senator Gear reach d conclusion. The
president does not know the qualifica-
tons of the applicants. He leaves all
such matters TO the congressman and
senators in each state. Congressman
Lacey or Congressman Mcpherson
could have the place il either of them
would express a willingness to accept
it. But, as they both prefer to remain
in congress, it seems to be useless to
take their names INFO consideration.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
A Victim orInsantty.

Jefferson, Feb. ia strange mis-
fortune has overtalen Ambrose Col
Inns. He left home a few nights ago
believing he was followed by a mob,
ard says ne wandered about all night,
taking refuge at daybreak in a straw
stack, where he lay during the next
day. His feet We're badly frozen while
he slept. Early Friday morning he
came to the house of his daughter in
the east part of town, with his throat
cut from ear to ear, the wound gaping
open terribly and exposing the vessels
of the neck. Happily the knife with
which he did the cutting was dull, and
in his mad plunges he failed to sever
any of the arteries or the windpipe,
which must have resulted in speedy
death. He was taken home, his wound
dressed and later the commissioners
for the care of the insane met and in
vestigated the case, deciding to do
nothing at present.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
skeleton of a nla.todon Unearthed.

The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad is spending in the neighbor-
hood of two million dollars in reduc-
ing grades and Strengthening curves
on its main line between Chicago and
Omaha. At Rome, Ia, the line crosses
the Skunk river, and there gang of
of men has been employed eNcavating
for the foundations of a new double
track iron bridge. At point fifteen
feet below the river bed, under the
quicksand and just above the blue
clay strata, Foreman Peter Mattson
came acress T-shaped bone three
feet high and four feet eight inches
wide. 1t was taken out and carried
in the tool car to Batavia, where it
now is. Those who have since exam
ined the bone pronounce it to be I'M
doubtedlv part Of the skeleton of an
animal of prehistoric times, probably
that of a mastodon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
JOKE ON THE SENATE.
Passed n Boer Sympathy Resolution
without Knowing III.

Washington, Feb. 1O.-The friends of
the Beers in the senate nearly fell dead
with heart failure Saturday when that
august body calmly passed, without
the least hesitation or comment. a reso-
luton expressing sympathy with the
Beers and urging mediation on the part
of the United States between the bel
ligerents. They We're quickly resusci-
tated, however. by the chair (Alr. Frye)
who. seeing the senate was in fit OF
temporary alteration of attention,
asked Mr.. Allen. of Nebraska, who had
introduced the resolution, to consent
to reconsideration of the vote by
which it was passed. The dozen or
more senator's present rhen awoile to
the situation and voted that the resolu-
ton should go over. amid considerable
amusement on all sides.
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Successful woman Farmer.

Nevada, Feb. 12.-Miss Rossie Kelly,
aged SO, well known woman of this
county, died Friday at her home four
illness of about a year with consump-
ton. Miss Kelly was, until about four
teen years ago, a teacher in California.
At that time financial embarrassment
was threatened her father and mother
and she came here to their aid. AT once
she took immediate charge of the bust
ness of the 100 acre farm on which her
parents lived, paid off the indebtedness
in full and sold the farm at a good fig
ure about month ago to one Hans ia
cobson, of Illinois. Miss Kelly was
greatly admired by her many friends,
who were panied to learn Of her
death.
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MAY Turn on Pro.ecutor..

Sioux City, Feb. 13.-The discharge
of Oscar A. Goodrich on his prelimin-
airy hearing on charge of numbering
his former partner, John q. Robson,
has by no means settled public inter-
est in the case. The prosecutions
failure to cast even the shadow of a
suspicion on him and the fact that the
warrant against him was sworn out
without the county attorneys sanction
has given rise to much curiosity con-
corning the action he is likely to take
concerning those who caused his ar
rest. 1t is thought likely he may bring
libel proceedings against his prosecut.
ors.
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Trappers Are Busy

Belmond, Feb. 13.-More raw furs
are being taken from Iowa streams this
winter than in any other one season
for ten years. 1t was the general sup
position that nearly all the little fur
bearing animals had disappeared from
the state. In fact, the ranks were thin
ned to an alarming degree, but during
the last few years, without molestation
they have increased in numbers very
rapidly. This winter many old trap
pers are reaping fine harvest of
mink, muskrat and other small furs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
Prisoner Cursed a Judge.

Des Moines, Feb. 1O.-Frank Bed
ing, who was sentenced to twenty
years in the TT. Madison pepitentiary
this afternoon, cursed Judge Scott OPP
emily in the district court room, and
said: Il hope the train you take to
go home will run off the track and kill
you" The judge kept his temper and
only smiled. Bedding was convicted OF
beating and robbing James Wilson, an
old Scotchman, two months ago. AT.
ter he had been dubbed almost to in
sensibility, Wilson grabbed an axe and
cut Bslding in the back of the neck,
and the wound enabled the police to
identify and capture Bedding.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
To Examine state Insane.

Des Moines, Feb. 13.-The most inn
portant result of the visit of members
of the legislature and the board of
supervisors to the county insane hos
pital here was the origin and discussion
of a plan to establish a state board of
insanity, which shall visit all the coun-
ties taking care of their own insane
in their own hospitals, and the state
hospitals for the insane, examine the
inmates and afflicted ones and upon the
recommendation of this state board
patients to be discharged or continued
in the asylums.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
A Fatal accident.

Clinton, Feb. 10.-Eddie Conery, Of
Albany, met a tragic death while out
rabbit hunting. He was in company
with several others, step-brother
Charles johnson, being one of the
number. In some manner Johnson's
gun was accidentally discharged, the
load taking effect in Conery's head.
The young man died without regain
ing consciousness.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
Ki1led H,m.eif when Arre.ted.

Audubon, Feb. 10.-A. L. Sheets COM
mitted suicide by taking laudanum.
He had been dealing on the Chicago
board of trade for some years, and ear
merous notes which were forged ITO
obtain money. He was arrested, and
the sheriff permitted him to go to. his
home to see his wife before going to
Jail. While there he took poison, and
died in about an hour.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
win Demand an Increase.

81
There is one question which will
come up before the union which means
a great deal to the operators of the
state and district. The miners demand
an increase, and are unwilling to be
posed scale. At the last meeting of the
union at Oskaloosa it was decided that
all payments must be made by mine
run, or an equivalent on a screen run,
so the demands of the operators to
date have been defed.
The operators have asked confer
ence with the miners of the district.
1t was first thought that such a con-
ference could be held Immediately fol
lowing the sessions of the miners, but
it has about been decided that no con-
ference is desired by the miners until
after the meeting of the miners of IL
'linois. 1t is thought that their
brother miners are going to ask an adj
vance, and if they do there is every
chance that district No. 10 will follow
suit.
1t is stated on good authority that
the Illinois miners will demand an in
crease of some 20 per cent, but it is
thought that the Iowa and Missouri
miners will not ask over 10 per cent
advance. This question, with that Of
the mine or screen run problem, will
come up for settlement, and the settle.
ment seems to be in favor of demand
ing an increase and a more just prop
osition from the operators.
The session of the union will prob
ably continue some two or three days
and maybe longer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15

Andrew Kean, a blacksmith of Sioux
City, got into quarrel with fellow
workman. He was burned in the stom-
ach with hot iron and has died from
the effects.
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railroad Trestle give. xyay.

Davenport, Feb. 1o.-Tratfic on the
Davenport, Rock Island and North
western road was suspended more than
twelve hours since z o'clock Thursday
morning by washout at Mill creek
and one at Duck creek. When passing
over Duck trestle Thursday morning
the engineer felt the bridge give way
and jumped into the creek. No lives
We're lost.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
Delegates to the Mine Workers
Meeting.
ARE IN SESSION At DIES MONIES
President Waters welcomes the As
sembIase to the City,. F. Byrne
Addresses the Convention
of Mine Workers.

Des Aloines, Feb. 14.-Delegates of
district Is of the United Mine Workers
of America, met in session in this city
yesterday morning. The district COM
prises all of Iowa and portion of Mis-
souri,. 1nere are present in the city
about 200 delegates, representing near
ly every mine in the district. The ses-
sions are being held in the Woodman
hall on East Locust street, and are
behind closed doors.
President Waters of the Trades and
Labor Assembly of this city, welcomed
the visitors to the city at the morning
session and it was hearty invitation
to the miners of the state to enjoy the
best that the city affords. The words
of welcome were responded to by Pres
ident Ream of the United Mine Work
ers. The morning session convened at
10 O'Clock, so little but the or
ganization of the meeting was con-
summated.
vened at 1880. j. T. Byrne, represents
ing the State Garment. Workers
union of Ottumwa, was introduced and
Dor questions with the garment max.
CI .. Lie ttSNSd aol d COuCSIlcu CllOl y Ou
the part of the miners to demand the
purchase of label goods, claiming tina,
| they are just as cheap, and are of bet.
ter quality and make, than those which
are not made by union people. He
spoke of the differences coming be-
tween the association and the manu-
| facturers ard asked the financial sup.
port of the United Mine Workers
as well as the moral encourage
ment.
Following the address, the creden-
tial committee began its work and the
credentials of every applicant were
| closely examined. There are some mat.
ters coming before the union which are
of no little Importance, and especial
care will be taken that those not en-.
titled to a seat in the assembly will be
4 aypluded
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-15
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF THE
WAPELLO COUNTY SAVINGS BANK.

We, T. D. Foster, J. T. Hackworth, A. G.
Harrow, j. Fl. Morre1l, Elijah johnson, B. w.
Searle and ] B. Mowrey, citizens of the state
sociate themselves with us, hereby form a cor
poration under the provisions of Chapter Ten
uol, Title *, of the Code ard acts amending
and modifying the same, and to that end do
adopt the following articles OF incorporation:,
ARTICLE l. The name of the corporation
be hS wa aBee Gon o ssyag
| business of savings bank, under the provi-
s;ons of the Acts referred to in the preamble,
and it hereby takes to Itself any and ali the pow
ers and accepts ali the duties and obligations i'm.
posed by the laws of Iowa for the government
of savings banks.
| fifty thousand tS5o,oO0 dollars, divided into
shares of one hundred $500 dollars each, fully
paid up.
| the term of fifty years.
| ART. v. The affairs of this corporation shall
be managed by board of seven directors, and
the following persons shall be such directors
| for the first year:
J;T.Hackworth, P.o. address ottumwa, 1ows
A. G. Harrow, s.
]. III. Morre1,
| ]. B. MOwrey,
b. w. Searle, CO - -
| And the following shall be officers until the
| first election:
President-J. B. Mowrey, p. o. address OF
Vice President-T D. Foster, P. o. address
cashiereL. E. Stevens, P. O. address ottum.
wa, Iowa.
Assistant cashicr-W. S. Hogue, P. o. address
| ART. vi. The principal place of business
shall be located in the city of Ottumwa, county
of Wapello and state of Iowa.
/ lii witness whereof, we have hereunto set our
hands, at ottumwa, Iowa, this Esd day of Jam
uary. 1900.
| ]. 7. HAcKwoRTH.
A. G. HARROW. =
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A four-stall round house is being
built }at Mason City for the North
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In the District Court of the United States, for
the Southern District of Iowa. Eastern Division.
In the matter of Silver g. Podolski, alleged
bankrnpts, in bankruptcy.
1t appearing in the above case now pending
before John W. Lewis Referee, in Bankruptcy,
for the District of Wapello County, Iowa, that
it is the purpose of these proceedings to adju-
dictate the firm of Silver & Podolski, to be
| bankrupt, as we'll as the individuals composing
said firm, and it further appearing; that Lee
Podolski, member of said firm h as not joined
| in the petition of his co-partner, herein filed.
1t is therefore ordered that this case be set
down for hearing before John w. Lewis, referee
i'll Bankruptcy. at his Office in Ottunlwa, Iowa,
on the oath day of March, 1900, at 9 o'clock a.
n., and the said Lee Podolski is hereby ordered
TO appear at that time and place before the said
Referee, and then and there to plead to, or
answer the petition now on file in case he de-
sres to contest the same, or in default of such
appearance and pleading, the prayer of the pc
tition will be granted.
And it further appearing by an affidavit now
on file with said referee that said Lee Poldo1ski
is non resident of the United States, and
that personal service of this order cannot be
made upon him. 1t is therefore ordered that
service thereof shall be made by publishing
this order once week for consecutive weeks
in The Ottumwa Courier, weekly newspaper
published in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Witness my hand this 10th day of February.
1900,
JOHN W. LEWIS, Referee in Bankruptcy
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LEGAL.

NoTIcE-PRooF OF wILL.-state of Iowa,
IN Wape11o County, SIS. District court. To
ali whom it may concern: Notice is hereby
given, that an Instrument in writing purporting
to be the last will and testament of Nj, r. S,
Norris, deceased, was this day, opened aud read
by the undersigned, and that | have fixed Mon
day, the goth day of March, 1000, as the day for
hearing proof in relation thereto
Witness my official signature, with the seal
of said court hereto Affixed this 9th day of
February, 1900.
--l o. j. GARR1orr,
: Seal. Clerk District Court.
t--) BY II. ]. Wing, Deputy.
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Authority to Begin business.

State of Iowa.
Office of Auditor of State.
Whereas. the Wapello County Savings Bank,
located at Ottumwa, in the State of Iowa, has
filed i'll this Office proof OF a full compliance
with the laws OF this state pertaining to its in-
corporation and sN orn statement of its paid
up capital and being satisfied from an examin-
amount of such capital required by chapter 10,
title TX, of the Code, therefore, authority is
hereby given to the above named corporation to
transact the business of savings bank as
provided in its articles of Incorporation and the
laws of Iowa.
The following persons have qualified as the
first Board of Directors:
J.T. Hackworth, T. d. Foster. A. G. Harrow,
]. H. Morrell, ]. B. Mowrey, B. W. Searle and
Elijah Johnson.
Given under MY hand and seal of
-, Office, at the City of Des Moines, this
! Seal. first day OF February. A. D. 1900.
t>-' FRANK F. MERRIAM,
Auditor of State.
BY ]. E. Whelan, Deputy.
NOTICE = Proof of will 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
Henry Schuttlefeld, deceased, was this day pro-
.duced, opened and read by the undersigned,
and that have fixed Monday, the 10Th day of
March, 1900, as the day for: hearing proof ia
relation thereto. Witness my official sigma
ture, with the seal of said Court hereto affixed,
this End day of February, 1900.
t-i o. J. GARRIorT,
I Seal. Clerk District Court.
49, By H. J. Wing, Deputy.
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Wapelo county, S. District Court 1 %sp
clio. TO all whom it may concern:-
Notice is hereby given, that an instru-
ment in writing purporting to be the last
was this day produced, opened and read BY
the undersigned, and that have fixed Wednes-
day, the 18th day of February 1900, the day for
hearing proof in relation thereto. Witness my
official signature with seal of said court hereto
affixed this 5lst day of January 1900.
f-- o. j. gGARRIoTr.
SEAL. Clerk District Court.
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SHERIFF'S SALE-Notice is hereby given
p that by virtue of special execution. to me
directed by the Clerk of the District Court of
Wapc1lo County, Iowa, against the goods,
chattels, lands, tenements, etc., of Worcester,
in rem, defendant. IN favor of Des Moines
National Bank. plaintiff, will offer. at public
SALE to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at
the front door of the court house in the City of
Ottumwa, Wapel1o county, Iowa, OH the Sd day
of March, 1900, between the hours of O'Clock
A. NJ. and O'Clock p. NJ. on said day, all of
said Worcesters in rem right, title and inter-
est in and to the following described property
situated in Wape11o county, Iowa, towit: The
Forty t4ol feet off the northeasterly end of lot
Fifty-four t54l, block Four ~, in the
city of Ottumwa, Iowa. The same being Forty
t4oi feet on Court street and Sxty-one t61l on
Fifth street.
Sale to commence at.the hour of one O'Clock
p. M. of said day.
Witness my hand this LIST day of February,
1000. B. F. SHUTS,
Sheriff of Wapello County, Iowa.
NoTIcE-PRooF OF WILL State of Iowa
~ Wapello county, SIS. District Court, Wap-
clio. TO all whom it may concern
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In the House

eight new bills were unloaded, among
which was one by Eaton, of Mitchell
to locate the residences of supreme
judges in the capital. The bill to de
fray the expense of Inauguration was
passed.
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-18
Democrats, Silver Republicans and
PopulistS in Convention
THEY ENDEAYOR 10 AGREE.
Dubois ana steunenbNrg people Are
&C Loggerheads -FoViOce Intend
10 Force uaftr.
IspEcIAL 10 TIE NEws. y

pooatello, Idaho. july ls~The Dem
ocratic convention met 81 10 a. IN, and
adjourned TO 1880 to await the report
Of the credentials comGlttee
At later hour the Committee sub
mitted two reports Oh the shoshone
county contest, each signed by ten
members, a debate Thea started on the
famous contest.
The Populists and silver Republicans
aid nothing this morniRg
There IS very STUBBORN contest on
between the steunenbgrg and Dubois
people. the proposition being that fu-
sion VIII be- defeated n tie former con-
troll the convention. The friends OF
Dubois want him returRel 20 the United
States Senate and VIII SO 80 far as 10
nominate him for goyetpor II the regu-
lar Democrats refuse 10 recognize his
claims 10 the senatorshp.
Mr.. ID. e.. Dunbar a here urging a
cooperation OF an the SILVER forces In
state matters IN order 10 strengthen
their support OF the notoual ticket
Former Governor osborne Of Wyom-
Ing Is here upon a similar mission and
came upon the request Of National
Chairman Jones.
The fact that General Weaver Of
Iowa, one Of the most prominent lead
ers among the Populist6, is here In the
interests Of cO-ogeratUn is an lndica-
ton of the desire Of Oh the national
leaders opposing the Renublican party