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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-21

EDUCATORS A UNIT FOR MKINI.E,y p,
dent Eliot of Harvard University has taken ro
IiOn I'm the campaign along with President EskS ISL
Of Yale, President Low OF Columbia, t-resi5s-133
Schurman OF Cornell. and President Harper ~ 49,
cago. Each Of these university presidents az
with the president Of nearly every college vho -
expressed an opinion, and great majority az rs,
members OF the different faculties viii sHor -.
President Mckinley for reelection Tbis 49, 49,
cal unaninity is as welcome as It Is signiAccsa1.
philadelphia Press.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18

dressed to Prof lockwood at Iowa
City and one to himself; that he open
ed the box and fond fruit jar; that
the seal was unbroken 1t contained
stomach; could not say whether it
was a human stomach or that of an
animal, not being practicing physi-
clan; that the box also contained two
beer bottles and a smaller bottle filled
with liquor and sealed; that the
beer bottles contained but a small
amount of liquid and were sealed.
That both openings to the stomach
had been tied and nothing has escap-
ed into the jar. 1 made an examina-
tion for strychnine in the stomach,
went thru the regular process and
found 1854 of a grain of strychnine; 1
employed the usual and accepted
method. examined the contents Of
the beer bottles; found no strychnine
in one, in the other in the 100 drops
of beer it contained found 1854 grains
of strychnine. Made an examination
of the smaller bottles and contents
which was urine and found no stry-
chime. Later l received other pack
ages for analysis, one from J. j. Nc
Donald and G. G. LATER. From C. C.
Latter received four jars, one jar con-
tanning liver; found strychnine in the
liver In cases of strychnine poison
ing the liver shows strychnine more
distinctly than any other organ if it
is in the system. Strychnine is the
easiest of all organic poisons to be
discovered, it is the most indestruct-
ible of all alpaloid poisons. Its pres
ence can be determined with absolute
certainty. There was not enough of
the kidney or spinal cord to make a
proper test.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18
WAS DEFEATED HERE.
P. c. MerreIat, Indicted at Burlington,
is Known in ottumwa.

is Known in ottumwa.
P. G. Merrelat, who was indicted by
the Des Moines county grand jury a
few days ago, has occupied attention
in the courts of Wapello county. The
| charge against him in Burlington is
that he obtained money under false
pretense in certain sale of a patent
right.
When in court in Wapello county
Merrelat appeared in the capacity of
plaintiff in the case of Merrelat VS..
Sanford Plummer, wherein he at
tempted to enforce collection on notes
obtained from said defendant. The re-
suit of the action was that the dis
trict court gave him Judgment for
amount called for in the notes, but
this decision when taken into supreme
court, was reversed, on the grounds
raised by Attorneys Steck and Smith,
that the notes were fraudulently OBJ
tanned. This ended the matter here.
w. r. Nelson, of Eddyville, was attor-
ney for Merrelat.
The records go to show that the
work of Merrelat in Des Moines coun-
ty was in some respects similar to
that which he is said to have done
here. The Burlington Hawkeye says:
"The prosecuting witness in the
case is Samuel Tucker, prominent
farmer Of Yellow Spring township. 1t
seems that Merrelat came to him sew
eral months ago and, explaining that
he was in position to dispose of the
patent right to new fence, offered
to sell Tucker the agency for Des
Moines county and adjoining terri.
tory.
Tucker demurred little at first
but was finally persuaded that The
! fence was a good one and a sure sell
er. That it was made by relibale
firm in Kansas that could not turn out
the material fast enough to meet Or
{ RS, so great was the demand for the
new fence. At length bargain was
reached whereby Tucker was to pay
5000 for the right.
"This he did by giving three notes
for 800, $50 and $50, and these notes
were Immediately brought to Burling-
ton by Merrelat and discounted for
cash. Then Merrelat, after promising
| to return and complete the transac-
ton, disappeared and Tucker heard no
more from his patent right, and be.
coming a little suspicious, wrote to the
fence company at the address given
in Kansas. He then found out that
there was no such company and
promptly placed the matter before
County Attorney Clark, who in turn
stated the case to the grand jury.
The result being that in indictment
was found against Merrelat.
"a day or two ago Sheriff Muenzen-
meyer learned that the man was in
Winfield, and at once sent his officers
for him. The arrest was made and
the prisoner has been released on a
bond of $1,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18
Bismarck's Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where stomach ,liv-
er, kidneys and bowels are out of or
der. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only 25c an
Clark & Mollison's drug store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18
Holiday Excursions,

For the Christmas and New Year
holidays excursion tickets will be sold
by the Wabash to stations within a
distance of 200 miles at rate of one
and one-third fare. Tickets on sale
Dec. 22d, 23d, oath. 25th, and 31st,19O0,
and Jan. LIST, 1901. Return limit Jan.
I'd, 1901. A. j. Packard.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18
Holiday Excursions.

The Burlington route will on Dec.24,
%, 81, 1900, and Jan. 1, 1901, sell hol-
iday tickets to all points on their lines
within a radius of 200 miles at one
and one-third fare for the round trip.
Good for going passage on dates Of
sale and for returning up to and in
Guiding Jan. 2, 1901. For further in
formation call on w. s. Parker, ticket
agent, Union Depot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18
Holiday Excursions.

Dec. %, %, "a, 25, 81, and Jan. l.,
the Milwaukee will sell excursion tick
cts to points within radius of 200
miles at rate of one and one-thlrd
fare for the round trip. Return limit
January 2, 1901. A. j. Packard.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18

Send for 40 page book of testimon-
ials. Office hours 9 a. m. to 9. p. m.
Sundays to IL.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18
EIeCtrO.T Thermal Baths.

applied to the entire
body while the sweating goes on.
arouses your circulation. cures cold
1t cures rheumatism, govt, aches and
pains, neuralgia, blood diseases. 1t
feet and hands, and improves the
condition of ejaculation in liver, kid
neys, heart and lungs, hence better
condition of the entire system.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18
DR.. L LAMBERT,
Eye and Ear Specialist.
Glasses Fitted.

CAIARRH-Our treatment for catarrh,
nose and throat diseases has worked
wonders. Thousands have been cur
ed and remain cured. Lung diseases
treated by inhalation Of remedies.
RUPTURE CURED by our special
treatment. We cure to stay cured.
Trusses fitted to retain the parts
We have given over 1000 treatments
for rupture. There is no danger.
CHILDREN are readily cured of her
MIA or rupture. Why will you let
them go thru life ruptured when
they can be cured? Every child we
have treated has been cured. Don't
neglect the children.
VARICOCELE false rupture) This
well known and common trouble
among men, causing weakness, drain
and dragging sensation, mental wor-
ry, etc. Our treatment restores the
parts. In fifty-six cases cured by
our special treatment, every cure is
in perfect condition.
PILES, FISTULA, all rectal diseases
treated and cured. Piles cured with
il ten days. Fistula cured without
knife. Itching diseases of rectum
cured. Do not neglect such dis
eases, as they are often more SER
ious than you think.
NERVOUS DISEASEs-St. Vitas'
dance, paralysis, nervous disorders
of women, nervous disorders of men,
n'rvous diseases producing wasting
of the system, nervous diseases caus-
ed by excuses of any kind, cured.
DISEASES OF WoMEN-such as bear
ing down pains, liberation, infamma-
ton of womb, leucorrhoea, ovarian
pains, irregular mensus, tumors, etc.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18

The postoffice at Maxfield, Bremen
county, has been discontinued; mail
to Denver.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18
Prof. Macy.

Prof. S. R. Macy, chemist of the
state board of health and professor of
chemistry at the Highland Park col
lege, Des Moines, testified that on the
7th day of September, 1900, he receiv-
ed package forwarded to him from
Iowa City; that the package was in
closed in pine box. Prof. Macy
identified tags from the box, one adj
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-18

DISEASES OF WOMEN-Such as bear
ing down pains, liberation, infamma-
ton of womb, leucorrhoea, ovarian
pains, irregular mensus, tumors, etc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
4 RESOLUTION
Passed by the School Board of This
 City Today.

The following resolu tion was pass ed by the School Board at q meet ing in Judge Jones' office this Wednesday) afternooh.
 No pupil known to be affected by any contagious disease, or coming from g house where such a disease exists. shall be recei ived or continued in the public schools and every pu- pill must present satisfactory evil dence of having been vaccinated within the past three years, and this shall apply also to teachers and ianitors. This will take effect Jan- uary 20. 1900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
4 CARD
From X. 0. PindalI Announcing as
 Candidate for Prosecuting Atty.

To the Democratic Electors of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit:
 In announcing myself as a candi- date for the Democratic nomination for the honorable office of Prosecut- ing Attorney of the Eleventh Judic- ial Circuit, l may be permitted to call your attention to the. fact that within the history of the District my county. Desha, has but once been hOnored with one Of the offices. Now, since the generous action Of the Judicial Central Committee, two years ago, in leaving the selection of candidates for judicial offices to the direct vote of people of the whole district, feel at liberty in coming tefore the people. to believe that my candidacy will have fair and de- liberate consideration at the hands of all the voters of the District.
 Respectfully,
 X. Q. PINDALL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
ageon West Sixth avenue, by Rev.

ageon West Sixth avenue, by Rev. ]. L. Caldwell.
 The marriage came as great sur prise to the popular couples many friends, notwithstanding they were aware of their in ten tions, but did not supposed the happy occasion was so near at hand.
 Messrs. Will Benton aud Milton Strickland were the only ones pres eat to witness the ceremony.
 Miss Benton, the bride,is daugh- ter of Mrs. M I. Benton and sis ter-in=law of Mir. James Gould, one of Pine Bluffs most substantial citizens. She is young lady of many rare accomplishments and has for long time been one of Pine Bluffs leading beles in society circles.
 Mir. Miller is a young man well worthy of the prize he has won, He is a young man of excellent habits and sterling worth. He is owner and manager of the Palace Restau- rant and is interested in the grocery firm of Joe c. Meyer & Go,
 Mr. and Mrs. Miller took the 2;35 Cottoa Belt train for Little Rock, where they will spend their honey moon.
 We extend our congratulations and best wishes for their future happiness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
MRS. TILLIE BERLIN
Loses Her Home and Contents by
 Fire-A Narrow Escape.

This Wednesday, morning at an early hour the home and household effects of Mrs. Tillie Berlin on West Barraque street were com pletely destroyed by fire.
 The fire was not discovered until the flames had spread over the en- tire building, and the family were forced to flee from the burning building in their night clothes. MT. Meyer Berlin, who occupied rear room in the burned residence, was awakened by the roaring of flames overhead. He immediately attempt ed to awaken Mrs. Berlin and ehil- dren, but the door between the rooms was locked and be found 1t a very difficult task. After yelling to them several times and receiving no reply, be grabbed his revolver and fired several shots This socn aroused the sleepers and thsy made a hasty retreat through window, their exit being eat off from the door by the smoke and fire.
 In the meantime the neighbors had summoned the fire departments, which responded instantly. The flames had gained too much bead way for them to save the building, but they did excellent worK ln pro- tecting other property and succeed ed in saving a part of the burning structure.
 MT. Berlin and Dave Berlin were the only occupants of the house that sayed the clothes Cd their
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
LADIES OF THE MACCABEES.
New Offices to=be Installed and F
 Candidates to be Initiated.

The Ladies of the Ma3eabees is one Of the fourishing secret organi- cations of the city. Together with social features the organization grants life insurance to it's mem. bers. Tie order already has 8 membership of about forty in this city and has twelve new candidates to be initiated at it's next meeting, which occurs Thursday afternoon, January IS, at Imperial Hall.
 At it's last meeting new officers were elected as follows for the ensuing year:
 Past Lady eOnmaoder7Mrs. c. Voss.
 Lady commander-NrS. T. E. Gillespie.
 Lieutenant conmaodfr- B. L. Owen.
 Record Eysper-nrE A. W. Troupe.
 Finance Kssper-Irs. B. A. Hall.
 Chaplain-Mrs. P. M. Bridges.
 sergeant-Mrs. FgJ. Hearln.
 Mistress at A rTs-Mrs. W. F. Baum. U
 Sentinel-Mrs. Dewitt Hope.
 Picket-Mrs. c. w. Byington.
 A full attendance of mem bers is earnestly desired at the meeting Thursday afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
FOUGHT OVER DRINKS.

Geo. Roberts, Charlie Reid and two colored toughs got into q difficulty in Brock ways saloon this afternoon over the drinks. They left the saloon and went down towards the river where the difhculty was renewed. In the melee Reid knocked Roberts down, kicked him in the face and otherwise disfignred his countenance and rlen fled. The officers went in pursuit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
TWO QUIET WEDDINGS
 THAT WERE UNI s HERALDED.
THE FITZHUGH---M
lNuptials at 6 A. M.-Willie Mill
 Ter Weeds Miss Lucy Benton 3 This Afternoon.

This (Wednesday) morning at $ o'clock at the Trinity Episcopal ehureb in this city pretty wedding occurred. The principals ln the af- flair were Miss Annie Fitzhugh, of sMcGehee, Ark, and MT. c. c. Ma Ione, of Tampico, Mexico.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. D. Buckner, ard was wit nessed by only few friends and relatives of the contracting parties. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left on the Iron Noun tain train for Mexico City, Mex, where they twill spend their honeymoon. From there they will go to Tamplco, Mexico, their future home.
 The bridal party entered the church in the.following order, to the wedding march, which was sweetly played by Mrs. F. E. Renfrow, who gracefully presided at the organ: First came Mrs. E. A. Fitzhugh, the brides mother, with Mr. c. R. Fitz- hugh. Then Miss Bessie Fitzhugh and Mrs. 0. R. Fitzhugh. Masters John Brice Butterworth and Rag land Fitzhugh, the bride and Mir. James Fitzhugb, who gave her away. The groom and his best man, Mr. Frank Ragland, according to Epis- copal customs, awaited the bridal party at the altar. During the progress of the ceremony tie organ softly played La Golindrina," the Mexican Home Sweet Home.
 Those present were Miss Martha Valiant. MT. and Mrs. R. H. M. Mills, Dr. D. s. Mills, MT. F. E. Renfrow and MT. Tracy Mills.
 The bride is the eldest daughter of theslate Dr. R. R. and Mrs. Eliza beth A. Fitzhugh. She is young lady of finished education and rare intellectual attainments. Mr. Ma lone IS young man of excellent character ard sterling business qualities. He is connected with the Mexican Central railroad with head quarters at Tampico, Mexlco, and IS valued employe.
 To the newly wedded pair we ex tend our congratulations and best wishes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
ALISON DAVIS, A NEGRO AT DRAUGHoN, KILLS HIS
 WIFE AND HER LOVER.
MADE GOOD HIS ESCAPE,
Met the Couple in a Buggy To gether and Pumped Them
 Full of Hot Lead.

At Draughnn, station on ths- Cotton Belt Railway, a horrible murder was committed Tuesday, Alison Davis, negro, went to the home of his wife's parents. called his wife to the door af d when she appsar edifired six bullets into her body, her death instantly ensuing. The tW@ had recently married and had ex- parienced petty quarrel on ac count of which she returned to her parents and her husbands ire vas aroused. The murdered girl was 16 years old. Bloodhounds from this- city are now on the murderer's trail and if he is captured he will prooab- ly be lynehed by members of hisl own race.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
MARRIAGE AT LINWOOD.
Dr. W. H. Blankenship and Misp.
 Bertha Miller Wed.

This afternoon at o'clock Dr. ". II. Blankenship and Miss Bertha White, of nwood, were married ut the brides home al that place. Rev. ]. F. Carr, Of the Methodist church, performed the ceremony.
 The couple are both well know Bg in this city aud have many friends here who join with the Graphic in wishing them all the happiness that can befall them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17

LATER-Slnce the above was pna in type we learn through Sheriff Dykes, of Cleveland county, taaa Davis also killed negro man, whose name we could not learn. Mr Dykes says Davis did not go to hlE wife's parents home and kill her. but met his wife with the negro man mentioned above, in buggy neag. Draughon and shot her. The negro. man jumped from the rig and made for the woods. Just as he did sas Davis filed bim full of lead. After. the shooting Davis escaped and is still at large.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
 50.OO0 CARDS

The Adams-Wilson Printing Go- has just received 50 000 round corner ed cards, assorted tints. suitable fox. candidates cards, which will he sold this patronage solicited. dtT
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17

backs. The other members of the family lost all their articles of wear. The household goods were almost a complete loss. They were insured for $l,600 and the building for $l,500. The origin of the confa grafton is unknown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17

Rev. Joseph Saul Kornfld the brilliant young divine, who of the Congregation Anshe Emeth of this city has been dered official invitation address the Congregation Temple Ahavath Cheed of New York the evening of Friday Febua 2nd Rev Kornfed has accepted the invitation and will leave here On the afternoon of Sunday January 28
 This invitation quite honor young Jewish Rabbi The congregation before which he will appear the leading Hebrew organization America and their Temple situated the fashionable residence portion of New York City Lexington and Fh Rev Konfed has chosen for his subject this The Saeredness of Human e The Jewish Com leading Hebrew journal of Baltimore, Md pays Rev. Kornfeld the following compliment:
 e awarded the medal for oratoy when graduating from the Woodward High School and took the four years three years University of Cincinnati with high Korned graduate fhe Hebrew Union College and young great promise he has excellent of language S student
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
 Benton-Mf1Ier.

Miss Lucy Benton and MT. Vii aiam Miller were quietly married at
 2 o'clock this afternoon at the
 parlors of the Presbvterian parson-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17

For the best whiskey in the city visit M. H olland and ask for Brook hill, King Leo or J. w. -Palmer'a. Z
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17

Mir. Talbot Fields. of Little Rock visited friends in the city Tu esday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17

.s.e ysae- svGnury ar rnIs place win
 be moved tp St. Louis. where an i'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17

any os5er uIsesse py aiIeyiating the symptoms. Hood'p sarsaparilla re-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17

vaoo' ponu 70 await me action Of the
 grand iurv..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-17
Feoanss n.x.~ra.:.

4om sopaI1s 1zrefy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17

lost. My wife and her niece. McCauley
and myself, dashed and ciinging TO the
boat, were tossed about and suffered ter
ribly from the cold and seas which wash
ed over us.
About seven hours after the accident
my wife succumbed. being unable TO
longer endure the terrible conditions
which the exposure to winds and seas
caused. Mrs. Davis, after holding up for
several hours after my wifes DEATH also
succumbed. and only McCauley and N.Y.
self remained alive, with the two dead
women dashed by our sides, floating
around the lake with no human being in
sight. At one time we were within a
short distance of the mainland and
would soon have been washed upon the
beach, when to our dismay and horror,
the wind changed and we gradually drift
ed out into the lake again. Fortunately,
however as it proved we were taken by
the wind into the north passage which
is often taken by boats coming up the
lake. In this manner we passed Friday
night, suffering terribly from cold and
hunger until Saturday at 1 p. M, when
we succeeded in attracting the attention
of the lookout of the steamer Manhattan
Although the weather was very rough.
the captain Of the steamer after much
manoeuvering, succeeded in rescuing us,
and also picked up the bodies of my wife
and niece
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-17
BELLAIRE.
News Notes of Interest from the Hell
mort County Town.

Go to Bellaire News Agency, for all
kinds of Xmas toys.
Charles Hamilton, of Steubenville.
was in the city yesterday.
The Globe Hotel is issuing some
very handsome calendars.
Nothing new happened in police ctr
cles yesterday, the town being unusual
ly quiet.
See T. B. Phillips for lowest prices
on Watches and all kinds OF jew
elry.
Earl McKnabb has returned from
Scio College to spend the holidays with
friends.
Go to NJ. Lists meat market and
grocery for Xmas Turkeys, Chickens,
Beef, Veal and Pork.
John Fish has returned from an ex
tended trip in the interests of the
Bellaire Bottle Company.
For your Xmas candy, California
fruits, Nuts and Ice Cream, etc, at low
est prices. Go to Lucchesi & Agostini.*
The Crystal glass works at Bridge
port have now a full supply of gas.
and it is not thought they will be on
any more on account of a shortage of
gas.
T. B. Phillips jewelry store has been
remodeled and decorated by the best
artists, and his display of holiday goods
and presents are the finest in the
city.
IF in
the city yesterday the guest of friends.
number of tramps were in the city
yesterday, and were very annoying TO
some of the people.
Don't forget to go to G. NJ. Wyrick's
drug store for you Xmas gifts. His dis
play OF Bric-a-brac, Pictures, Cut-glaSs,
Books, etc., for holiday presents, are
the finest in the city
The Wheeling Street Railway Com
pany yesterday turned on their new
power. The service is still very poor,
and the cars move almost as slow as
ever.
w. w. Hanlon, of GAINESVILLE is
making quite an interesting canvass
for the nomination for member of the
legislature Mr.. Hanlon is hustler
and will make quite an interesting
fight for the nomination.
1t was understood last evening that
no word had been received from Co
lumbus regarding the two soldiers who
said they had deserted the regular
army at Columbus and wanted to get
back Their names were telegraphel
to the barracks, but at late hour last
night no answer had been received.
Many think they are only buns and
are working a game of bluff If it is
true it is a new game that has not
been heard of in this section.
John Muth, son of George Muth, of