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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25

ed for two, three, four and five years,
and subsequent members shall be ap-
peinted for term OF five years. The
library commission shall furnish adj
vice and counsel to free and public
school libraries, and shall send MEM
bers to aid in the organization OF free
and public school libraries. A secre-
tary, who is not member of the
commission, shall be chosen ny the
commission, and allowed compensation
for his services. The members will be
allowed no compensation except ac-
tual expenses, and for these and for
the salary of secretary the bill pro-
vides for an appropriation of $4,000
annually. The following prominent
library people of the state are the
signers of the bill: From the State
Federation of Women's Clubs, Mes
danes A. j. Barkley of Boone, B. w.
Norris of Grinnell, Ora Burleson of
Webster City, Harriet C. Towner of
Corning, Carrie NJ: Hawley of Des
Moines, and Flora Peterson of Fort
Dodge. From the P. E. o., Mesiames
w. p. johnson of Des Moines, Walter
Campbell of Oskaloosa, Ida T. AIcKin-
ney of Dewitt. From the State Lii
y ASSOSldUiOu8 ~NSSSIS. Il. y Law
lev Of Cedar Rapids and johnson Brig
Senator Lambert Of jackson county,
chairman of the senate committee on
fish and game laws. has prepared a
bill. which he intends TO present to his
committee for consideration the latter
part of this week or the first of next.
Mr.. Lambert has studied the fish and
game laws of the state carefully, and
come to the conclusion that they need
oyerhauling. The changes provided
by Senator Lambert are numerous and
important. He proposes to close the
fur season ten years. and allow the
fur bearing animals of the state to
multiply. His bill provides that hunts
men coming into Iowa from outside
states shall be licensed. Such pro-
vision is embodied in the statutes OF
Illinois, Wisconsin and South Dakota,
where the licenses vary from $40 to
$40 per year. The bill provides that
the state shall have jurisdiction over
ane-half of the border rivers. At pres
5ent seining is allowed in the Mississip'
pi and Missouri, and the game warden
reports that this makes the enforce
ment of the seining law practically i'm
possible IN the lakes and bayouS at
the endge OF the state. If arrests for
suspected seining in lakes and bayous
are made, the culprit escapes punish
ment by saving he was on his way to
the river. The present law provides
no compensation for deputy ish and
game wardens. Senator Lambe.t's bill
provides that one-half of the fine shall
go to the deputy warden who secures
conviction. No other compensation is
provided. The bill provides for the ar.
pointmen, of a game and fish warden
and deputy wardens, by the governor
The number OF deputy wardens is moi
specified, the bill providing, they shal
Ebe appointed where needed.
t Senator McIntire's bill providing 70,
death or imprisonment as punishment
I for the conviction of train robbery
has been presented to the senate.
O. P. Newman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Zig Land Sale

New London. Jan. 25.-The AIMS
worth estate near Augusta, Des Moin-
es county, was sold yesterday at REFER
ee's sale, at the court house steps in.
burlington. Messrs. I. w. Martin, J.
w. Young and Alva Holland, OF this
city, We're the referees and were jim
Burlington, conducting the sale. j. C.
Conner, also OF this city, was the alc-
'tioneer. The estate. which amounted
TO ass acres. brought little over sgt
per acre, slightly over the appraised
value.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
WON'T TREAT.
Che Coal Companies Will Not Recog-
nize U. M. w. A si.s 49,

! philadelphia, Jan. s4.-(By .Associat-
ed Press "A Scranton special says:
"The officials of three of the big an
thracite coal companies have announc-
ed that under no circumstances will
they treat with the United Mine Work.
ers of America. Their lead indicates
that a similar position will be. taken
by the other corpora tions, the coal car
rying roads and the individual opera.
tors OF these companies. the Della
ware, Lackawana and Western and the
Delaware and Hudson are paramount
They employ 10000 men and boys.
indianapolis, Jan. 25.-(By Associat.
ed Press AIT joint conference of op-
orators and miners today, both sides
were in bad humor, and, after two OF
three attempts to bring up matters for
consideration without success, they adj
journed subject to the call of the scale
committee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
TO MINE MISSOURI ZINC.
Charlton Company Formed to Develop
anime.

Charlton, Jan. e5.-(special.) There
is a movement on foot in Charlton to
organize a prospecting and mining
company for the discovery and devel-
opment of what is supposed 10 be a
rich zinc mine in Jasper county, Mis-
souri,. Messrs. c. w. Hayes and Fred
Casper are the promoters of the
scheme, and they claim they have the
option on twenty acres of land that is
situated in the very center of ricn
zinc mining district and are sure of a
rich mine, can they secure $1,000 with
which to work it. They propose issu-
ing blocks of stock in shares, and we
understand about $3.50 worth OF the
shares has already been disposed of in
Charlton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
A suspicion OF Murder.

Clinton, Jan. 25.-The body found
along the Milwaukee road, at the end
of the bridge near Sabula Tuesday,w
identified as the remains of j. j.
Smith. of Clarksville. The top of his
head was crushed. The theory is that
he was murdered by some criminal he
was pursuing as he was member Of
the American Detective association.
The matter is being investigated by the
coroner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Master mechan,c Ro.,g,..

Boone, Jan. 25.-Master Mechanic
Taylor, of the Chicago and Northwest
ern round house here, has rendered
his resignation. to take effect soon.
Taylor has been in the employ Of the
Northwestern at this place for many
years and was very popular among the
railroad boys. Nothing is known as
yet as to his future plans.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
ln the senate.
cLARKsoN DECLINES.
Is. Notwithstanding, Given n Compli-
mentary Vote for Secretary of Senate.

Hehtary vote iOr secretary of Senate
Washington, Jan. s5.-The republi-
can caucus of the senate yesterday de
cided definitely upon a reorganization
OF the elective offices of that bo ~.
Some feeling was manifested over
the election of secretary, caused by the
circulation OF reports concerning Hon.
~. s. Clarkson. Bennett's only competi-
tor. These reports were resented by
his supporters includin ing Senators Ma;
son, Gallinger, Garter, Scot and Others,
who had known Clark son as an officer
OF the republican national committees
4 letter and telegram from .s.larkson
were read, declining the, placs, but
some senator's declared their intention
OF voting for him, regardless Of these.
The first vote was tie resulting 81
to 81 The second ballot resulted:
Bennett, 81; ClarkSon, %.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Last Day of Debate on Rob-
erts Case Brings Out
Many Speakers.
ADAMSON VERY RADICAL
Says He Thinks Roberts More Fit for
Penitentiary Than for House or
RepresentatIves-Doi Doings Of
Day I'm the Senate.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-(By Associat.
ed Press.)-Sims, of Tennessee, was
the first speaker on the last day of the
Roberts debate. He argued in favor OF
seating and then expelling. johnson,
OF West Virginia, advocated expulsion.
Brosius. of Pennsylvania, said that
technical consideration should be pun
aside. Grout, of Vermont, spoke in fa-
vor of exclusion. Talbert. of South Car
olina, thought technicalities should not
weigh. Adamson, of Georgia, thought
Roberts rather entitled to membership
in the penitentiary.
IN the Senate.
After the passage of number of
resolutions, Hale, of Maine. called up.
the urgent deficiency bill and the sem
ate proceeded to consider it,.
At the conclusion of the considera.
ton a vote was taken and the bill,
with the senate amendments, passed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
DoIngs of Hawkeye Residents at the
Nations CAPITAL. ,Sstii.s

NatAOnHo Shptadls -"
Washington, Jan. 25. stephen Fiel-
man has been appointed postmaster at
New Vienna, Dubuque. county, vice j.
Kesper, resigned.
DR.. c. W. Sanders has been appointed
pension examining surgeon 1t Mason
City.
Iowa pensions: original-Ephriam
X. Wesner, Maquoketa, SIS. Additional
VIM. Lee, MURRAY, $s to $12. Restor-
alton and addirional-Joseph Cook
(dead), Brooklyn, SIS to $12. Increase
Henry c. Scott, Mason City, $6 20 So;
VIM. d. Stokes, Gilbert, Sc to IS; Levi
b. Metcalf. Belmond, SO to $40; Chas.
HI. Cobleigh. Nevada, SIS to $12. Orig
inal widows, etc.-Malyina Cook, Brook
lyn. S.,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
RUsKlN LAID TO REST.
Mortal Remains of Great Writer In.
tered at COnisteT.

London, Jan. 25.-(By Associated
Press 1.-The remains of John Ruskin
were inferred at Conister this after
noon amidst universal signs of sad
ness. A.. parts of the country We're
represented at the grave. The memor-
ial service in honor of Ruskin in Vest
minister Abbev this afternoon was
largely attended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25

Cedar Rapids, Jan. 25.-J. L. Jenkins.
charged with attempting to criminally
assault his 14-year-old stepdaughter,
and who was out on $4,000 bond, fail
ed to appear in court when his case
was called and his bond was declared
forfeited. jenkins is mayor oe Cen
trail City. The board of supervisors
will offer u reward of $500 for his
capture.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Suicide . at Leon.

4 Leon, Jan. 25.-Frank M. Moore, a
Ewell-to-do bachelor farmer, forty years
&of age, was found dead in his bed Tues
Isday afternoon at his home in Decatur
jstownship eight miles from Leon. The
lead man had recently made an unsat-
lasfactory real estate deal and despond-
lsency arising from this cause is assumed
/ Is the reason for his suicide.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Broke His skull.

Oskaloosa, Jan. 25.-At Evans, Sum
day night, Gus Young, colored, frac-
tured the skull of colored man nam
ed Taylor during fight. Taylor's
skull was trepanned, but it is feared
that he will not recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
GUARD MEETING ovEI


Year In w WaShisgtes,.s
Indianapolis, Jan. "a. {By Associa-
ted Press. The Interstate National
Guard association closed its session
here today, after having chosen Wash
ington. D. c., as the next place for the
meeting, and electing officers, with
General j. N. Reece, of Illinois, presi-
dent. A committee of officers was ap-
pointed to consider the proposed legisla-
tive measures. A resolution was adop-
ted calling on congress to increase the
National Guard appropriation from
100000 to $2,OOO,OOO.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Delilah Fails Want. Pardon.

interest is being manifested here in
the move for a pardon for Miss Delilah
Fails, an inmate Of the peniten-
tiary at Anamosa, serving a twenty
year sentence for the murder of Jacu5
Kern in 1897.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
bank Closed.

Canajoharie, N. T., Jan. % (By AS
sociated Press )-National Bank Ex-
aminer Graham closed the doors of the
Canajoharie national bank pending an
investigation of it's condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Soap sud. for would.be su,c,s..

Des Moines, Jan. 25-Chas. Roth at
tempted suicide by taking small vial
OF carbolic acid. His life was saved by
the immediate action of his sister-in-
law, who doped him with soap-suds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
ROBBERS AT ELDoN.
They Enter Grocery Store and Secure
Large Amount OF Goods

Eldon, Jan. 25.-(special )-Last
night robbers entered the grocery store
of G. A. Rhine and carried off goods
TO the value of about $10O. The goods
taken consisted of six watches, rings
and other jewelry together with a
number of old and valuable coins. One
of these will help identify the robbers
if caught. 1t is a half dollar of. the
year 1880, badly dented. A skeleton
key was used as a means of opening
the front door.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
TO TIaE BrGLE,s NOTE.
Remains ofsY elbow Fever Victims Bur-
led In Arlington Cemetery.

Washington, Jan. 24.-(By Associa-
ted Press The remains of forty
three soldiers who dred of yellow fever
in Cuba were Inferred at Arlington
cemetery today. The exercises were
according to the ritual of the Catholic
and Episcopal churches. President
Mckinley, Secretary Root and General
Griggs were present. The burial was
with military honors.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
COASTS OPEN TO TRADE.
Panay and Laguna de Bay Coasts Are
Ready for Traffic,

Washington, Jan. "a (By Associa-
ted Press )-Otis reports to the war
department that the western coast of
the island of Panay is open for trade,
and that the coasts OF Laguna de Bay
and the neighboring sections will be
open to unrestricted traffic by the end
of the week. He also reports several
minor engagements with the Filipinos
in which the American arms met their
usual success. The enemy lost heavily.
and a large amount of arms and am
munition was captured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
DRIVEN FRoM rNTRENCHMENTs
Americans slsE II,
gentsf
I +ssful Against Insur-
r. San Pa bios.

sents San Pablos.
Manila, j; g 25.-By Associated
Press. )--ParsS 81 q SSchwan's column, six
companies VIZ Sirtillery, drove 500 in
surgents frog Iheir entertainments at
San Diego San Pablos, Sunday.
The enemy q Eally reported that they
lost sixty-sey Xllilled and many woun-
ded. Our q Sllties were one killed
and four wt Sled.
Another b lion while executing a
flank moven q came up on a hundred
rebels in al ltrenched position and
routed ther killing fifteen. The
Americans had two wounded. Schwan
moved against Majayjay, Laguna Prov
ince, Tuesday. He found the position
almost impregnable, but by lowering
men down the steep river banks by
ropes he fanked the enemy and drove
them out. Part of his command pro-
ceeded to Santa Cruz, killing six insur-
gents.
Wheeler and his daughter left We'd
nesday for home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
BOY EMPEROR FOR CHINA
Pu Chun Will Ascend to the Throne
on january 81.

Shanghai, Jan. s5.-(By Associated
Press The North China Daily News
publishes an edict signed last night by
Emperor Kwangsu, appointing as en.-
peror in his place Pu Chun, the 9-year-
old son of Prince Tuano. The new en-
peror will ascend the throne Jan. 81.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Avn Earli. Rankrupt,

London. Jan. 25.-(By Associated
Press. 1.-The creditors of the Earl of
Yarmouth have resolved to place his
estate in bankruptcy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Realize situation is Serious.

London, Jan. s5.-By Associated
Press. Jubilation over Warren's
achievement IN capturing spyonKopf is
chastened by the realization that his
: success is only provisional as it APP
pears clear at the time Buffers mes
sage was sent the Beers had not aban-
& doned hope of recapturing the position.
Nevertheless heavy load of anxiety is
removed from the nation and there is
general expectation that as the. Brit
{ ish succeeded in keeping the Hill all
I day, they will manage to retain it until
Warren plants guns enough on it to
dominate the. Boer trenches right and
4 left. The best informed people realize
that Butler still has a task ahead Of
him calling for the most dogged per-
sistence and untiring attack, and that
the difficulties will increase as his po-
sition develops.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Naval RilI Adopted.

! Berlin, Jan. 25. (By Associated
/; Press.9 The bundesrath has adopted
the naval bill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-25
Manages to Occupy and Hold
Spyon Kopf, Altho Heav-
3 lily Attacked.
GEN. WOODGATE HURT.
Warren Believes That by the Capture
OF spyon Kopf He Has Rendered
the Enemy's Position I'm.
tenable-WarN News.

London, Jan. s5.-By Associated
: Press The war Office has issued the
following from spearman's Camp, dat
Yed at 1910 this morning: ''Warren's
[,troops Tuesday night occupied spyon
lNKopf, surprising small garrison, who
|gled. 1t has been held by us all day
Dsaltho we were heavily attacked, espe-
Nially by very annoying shell fire. I
fear our casualties are considerable. I
have TO inform you with regret that
General Woodgate is dangerously
wounded. Warren is of the opinion
!, that he has rendered the enemy's posi-
s.stion untenable. The men are splen-
did,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-10-27

The name of Robert E. Lee was re-
Gently voted as worthy OF a place
upon the walls of the Hall of Fame
which Miss Helen Gould is to give tC
the University of New York. The
honor thus accorded by committee
of Northern men to the peerless hero
of this century is objected to by the
villainous editor of that dirty, South
hating sheet, known as the New York
Sun, and he attempts in a recent
issue of his sheet to Getract from the
fame of General Lee by calling him a
traitor and denouncing him in other
ways known only to the vile and
common BLACKBOARD. If any one
agrees with him, he has not, so far as
we are advised, been willing to put
himself on level with the editor OF
the filthy sheet by acknowledging it
and no decent man, North or South,
could do otherwise than treat with
scorn and contempt the epithets APP
piled to Lee by the Sun who knows
anything Of the peerless hero of the
Confederacy. But he needs no de
tense and the South asks no place in
that hall for Lee, and he needs none.
AS the Fredericksburg Star well sayf:
"W Wherever virtue is commended and
vice condemned, wherever unselfish
devotion to duty is appreciated and
unsullied character is recognized,
wherever a noble, Christian gentle
man is admired and peerless man
hood is held in high esteem, wher-
ever patriotism has a votary and able
generalship is honored, wherever all
that is pure and good has reverence,
wherever greatness is valued, there
the name and the fame Of
Robert E. Lee will be held as
high and holy. His Hall Of Fame is
in the hearts and homes OF his coun-
trymen.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-10-27
Effect of Trusts on Labor.

Out of the 100000 entitled to vote
in this country 10 men are worth 80
millions each, and 20 are each worth
% OOO. 900 There are 800 who own 81, =
600 O00, 900 Of the $50, 900, 600, 600 on the
tax books. and also hold securities
for ~, 900 900 900, which are virtually
a mortgage Oh all property and laoor
in the country. Before he surrendered
to the present Republican leaders
Theodore Roosevelt designated these
300 men as the dangerously rich
class. These 800 men appoint the OF
ficials Of railroads and trusts, aud
these o2cials endeavor to pay in
terest on the mortgage by increasing
the amount annually extorted from
the public and by decreasing the
amount paid labor. The ablest and
least scrupulous talent Is employed 20
invent methods to increase the
amount collected from the pubic, and
to keep the masses quiet. This class
Is unanimous against Bryan.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-10-27

Every democrat of the Eastern
Shore expects to vote, we take IL iof
granted, for Bryan and Stevenson
and Jones, Tuesday, November. 9Th,
and if so, we submit, that it is their
duty to qualify themselves to exercise
that privilege to day, if they nave
neglected to do so. If you are not
registered do so at once, If you neeu
a transfer and have not attended TO
that duty, get it at once and deposit
it with the registrar where you Will
have to cast your vote to day. Your
vote may not be needed but II the
activity reported among the colored
people, in getting full registration
throughout the State, is correct, 1t
may be. To us especially it may be
important to attend to these duties,
il we wish Mr.. Jones returned TO his
seat In Congress, and advices have
been received by us which justify
that conclusion. Every part OF
Northampton, we are advised, has
been parceled out to certain parties
whose duty it is to see that every
colored voter is registered, gets his
transfer and is gotten to the pole
and the report, if true as to thai
county, is doubtless true as to Acco-
mac and as to every other county II
the district. If true it may not change
the result in the State, but if we art
apathetic and Indifferent, and do nol
20 to the polls our majority is not Sc
large that that the result could no
be changed in this district and Mr.
Jones be defeated, and vote lost tt
Mr.. Bryan in the lower branch o.
Congress which he may need, If h'
is elected President, as we believe h'
will be. Register democrats get YOU
transfers, vote. Discretion is always
the better part of valor and we sure
" cannot afford to take any chances
when our liberties are so seriously II
peril as they are present, whether oul
votes are needed or not.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-10-27
Virginia News.

So far about 760 students have ma
circulated for the session at the UNI
versity of Virginia considerable
gain over the last session
Rev. DR.. Il. 8. Dunaway, a distin-
guished minister, formerly OF Fred
ericksburg, has announced his accept
auce OF the call to Barton Heights
Baptist Church, near Richmond. de
will begin his work there at once.
The Home for Confederate Women
of Virginia ia opening under the moi
favorable auspices. A number OF ladies'
are already inmates of the Home from
different parts of the State, and others
will arrive this week.
A circular letter has been sent out
from the University of Virginia an
nouncing that the sixth annual meet
ing of the Association OF Colleges and
Preparatory Schools of the Southern
States will be held there on November
/, 2 and
Grove Avenue Baptist Church,
Richmond, of which Rev. DR.. j. b.
Hawthorne is pastor was destroyed
by fire at an early hour Saturday
morning. It's erection cost $40, 900
and it was insured for $4,000. The
church will be rebuilt.
The second number OF the Fertili-
zer Bulletin has been issued by the
Department of Agriculture. 1t calls
attention to the brands which, upon
analysis, have been found to fall be
low the guaranteed analysis. The
bulletins will be furnished free TO
the farmers OF Virginia.
The Rev DR.. John Harmon, for
merly Of the Virginia Conference,
who WAS - years ago transferred to
the Pacific Conference, has been
transferred back to the Virginia Con
ference, and will present his transfer
at the session OF the conference III
Norfolk ueIt month. 1t Is probable
he will be sent to Centenary Church,
Richmond.