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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-06
Judges and Clerks of Library and
General Elections.
LIBRARY REGISTRATION BOAR D.
Mayors Proclamation Says 1t viii Sit
on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept.
II and IL to Revise Registration
Lists TOR Library Election


been prepared for both the library
and general election, the former ap-
pointed by the mayor, and the latter
by the board of supervisors.
In the library election the boards
OF registration of the various wards
Will meet on Tuesday and Wednes-
day, September IL and IL, at the usu-
al places for the purpose of revising
the registration list as provided by
law.
The law governing registration for
the general election is we'll known,
and will be given due notice as the
time approaches.
Library Judges and Clerks.
Following are the judges and clerks
together with the place of voting:
First Ward.
Judges-T. F. Keefe. D. M. Silence.
Clerks. D. Gray and T. H. Pick
The voting place to be at 632 East
Main.
Second Ward.
Judges-E. H. Mather, Ed. Hoglund
/ and T.. E. Boggs.
Clerks-A. P. Anderson and A. Dan
guard.
The voting place to be at 4O4 East
Main.
Third Ward.
judges. H. Rheem, G. G. Leech
and w. H. H. Asbury.
Clerks-Jasper Giltner and Arthur
Healy.
The voting place to be at the court
house.
Fourth Ward.
Judges-Jos. Daniels, w. B. Moore
and DR.. B. F. Hyatt.
Clerks-R. P. Dana and J. B. Den
mis-.
The voting place to be at the
Fourth ward hose house.
Fifth Ward.
Judges-W. 1. Peck. N. S. Polling
and ]. Haley.
Clerks-E. G. Sharp and w. A..
Hendricks.
The voting place to be at 41s
Church street.
Sixth Ward.
Judges. Barnes, Geo. Turk and
Joseph Millisack.
Clerks-E. H. Emery and w. N.
Rockwell.
The voting place to be in the sixth
ward hose. house.
Seventh Ward.
Judges. E. Hull, A. G. Cook and
J. H. Finley.
Clerks-Fred Goodal and w. w.
Rankins.
The voting place to be at I. O. o. f.
hall, corner Church and Division.
General Election.
Following are the judges and clerks
of the general election in November
in all the voting precincts in Wapello
county, including those in Ottumwa
and other towns:
Adams Township.
Judges-W. w. Jackson, Ira Han
Ing and Frank Hardy.
Clerks-Harry Derby and Perry E.
Cloyd. :.
Agency Township.
Judges ~ w. W. Connolly, Geo.
Stephens and Jesse Ankrum.
Clerks-P. G. Murray and G. L.
Nye.
cass Township.
Judges-W. H. Manuel, Elias Can
field and d. N. Biggs.
Clerks-W. S. Dickson and ]. S.
Lane.
Center Township-First Precinct.
Judges-Thos. Keefe. T. E.. Boggs
and L. S. Deviney.
Clerks-James D. Gray and A. L,
Reynolds.
Center Township-Second Precinct.
Judges-E Hogland. e. H. Mather.
and S. d. Baker.
Clerks-A. P. Anderson and Theo.
Stoessell.
Center ToWnship-Third Precinct.
Judges-W. H. H. Asbury, F. A.
Tisdale and G. M. Myers.
Clerks-Fred McNair and e. G..
Moon.
Center Township-Fourth Precinct.
Judges-B. F. Hyatt. Jos. Daniels
and HI. P. Keyhoe.
Clerks-R. P. Dana and w. L. Moss.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-06
Arrests Resulting From Akron Riot.

NTrestS HeSuItIHg rTV11 NNrV7 H10e'
Akron, Ohio, Sept. 4.-Up to the
present time nineteen arrests have
been made of persons alleged to have
taken part in the recent riot. A spe-
cial grand jury will probably be
called today to take up the cases,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-06
sFrom Wednesdays Dailv.1

Both the executive committee and
amusement manager of the street car
nlVal We're busy yesterday arrangine
Ior the largest attraction ever seen on
an occasion of this kind 1t really is
fourteen different shows, carries 200
people, has the finest trained animal
snow on the road, has the greatest
i've wonder in the world in the per-
son OF real snake eater, the double
headed woman with a name for each
mead and many other wonderful and
curious things comprise the Orienta'
Carnival company. M. J. Morley.
their contracting agent was in the city
yesterday and in conversation with a
Courier reporter said:
Our company is now showing in st.
Joseph, Missouri, and from there we
go to Milwaukee where we open Sep.
TENDER 10 and continue until the IS.
we nave full train of our own and
the paraphernalia we use occupies it
all. One OF the principal features is
the trained animal show. 1t is not a
visionary statement when | say the
snow is the best of it's kind on the
road. The front of the show cost
$4,000, is of carved work and gold and
is one of only four of the kind in ex-
istence.
The original streets of Cairo are
with us, including twenty-five dane
ers. The famous Esau, the live snake
, eater, is pronounced by leading men
OF the medical profession to be the
greatest living wonder. He has den
OF 500 rattlesnakes. Nine. Christine,
the double headed woman, is called
the eighth wonder of the world.
Our plantation show, comprising
| cake walkers and jubilee singers, was
brought direct from Georgia.
Beautiful Tom, the educated horse,
valued at $4,000, is a wonder. He
can tell time, do figures and distin-
guish colors. He also ascends plat
form of twenty-six feet in heighth and
makes dive into a tank of water.
This part of it is free and he is the
only animal in existence doing the act.
"Lounette, the flying woman, hyp-
| motto study, under the charge of Pro
| fessor Rockburn, defies the laws of
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
LOCAL ME VS..

The city council will adjourn for a
few minutes tonight in honor OF the
arrival of the body of General Law
ton at the Union station.
The Westcott is supplied with a
handsome new desk cabinet sur
mounted with a most useful orna-
ment in the shape of letter scale.
The campaign liar is abroad in the
land. There are stories of combina
tions. etc, to burn 1t is wise 10
hold in reserve one 5 eredulity on
stories sprung from now to the end
of the chapter.
The Tuesday Club paper tomorrow
night will be by S. w Gillian and
the subject will be The Evolution of
the jay, a psychological study. The
paper is a sort of analysis of the de
velopment of the country yokel from
his birth to the time when he has
passed through all the agonies OF
breaking in to city life and ways.
City Attorney Jessup has written
Superintendent Mansfield of the In
dianapolis division and the superIn-
tendent of the q. r. Il l. regarding
the additional crossing lights, and
an answer is expected soon. The
new lights at the railroad crossing
are showing up nicely All SIX oi
the new ones are now lighted ami
doing good service.
The Cincinnati Enquirer OF yes
terday contained 4 somewhat racV
article concerning Lee Cranor. The
article was purported account oi
Mr.. Cranor ; taking lady to a
theater at Hot Springs The lady
tainted while they were seated IL a
box, and after dashing a glass oI
cold water into his partner 5 face
Mr.. Cranor and the lady Withdrew
Circuit court met this morning
and the docket was called. There
was no business disposed of, however.
There are three pretty importani
damage suits against the city com
ing up at the present term of court,
and those are the Egan, Logan and
Hoerner cases The jury, whose
names were published last week, were
| on hand. and will convene again TO
morrow.
The revival meetings at East
Main Street yesterday notwlth
standing the disagreeable weather
were well attended Miss Mich
OILS preached strong, earnes1
sermon IN the morning upon th'
duty and the blessedness OF over
coming, and Thomas c. Brown
clerk OF Western Yearly Meeting
preached powerfully in the evening
upon John 3-I6. God 50 loved tn,
world The meetings will continu'
through this week at : p. N. and IS
D. m
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05


state offices to return to their homes.
He also dismissed Adjt. Gen. Collier
and Assistant Adjt. Gen. Dickson, and
appoined Gen. Castleman of Louis
vile as Col. Golfers successor.
No attention was paid to the orders
by the Taylor government.
Armed conflict between the civil au-
thorities of Franklin county and ma
tional guard Of the state of Kentucky
has been averted and. unless new
causes should come to the front, there
Is small likelihood that the political sit
uation viii again become as threaten
ing al 1t has been during the last few
days.
Both sides will take n rest pending
the session Of the legislature called
by Gov. Taylor at London. No Demo
Gratis will attend this unless they are
taken there by the military forces Of
the state. and no attempt Will be made
In this direction by Gov Taylor until
he has afforded thsm every opportun-
ity to go to London of their own ac-
cord. What wifi be done when 1t has
been rreae certain that the Democrats
vrias not visit London has not been
aedniieif4ssa e. cosn
Sides will be allowed TO drift until af-
ter the funeral of Gov. Goebel.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
UNIN SUREO.
But Was Under the impression He
Could Make Collection.

IF a man has got his house and his
household goods insured asked the call
er with the SCARED up face. he gets paid
for whatevers damaged in the building
by fire. doesn't he!'
Usually. if the fire is an accident,
answered the insurance agent.
just So Well. I'm insured here We
had little blaze at my house Christmas
eve. and | thought III drop in and tel
you about H.
Il see You had the tree all lit up, and
one of the candles got too near to some
thing and set il on fire. Was that it:''
That's about the size of IL
w hat Go you estimate tie damage to
be?''
We'll. | thought Id better leave that
TO you
Leave it to us? What was it that
took tiTe?'
1T was me. was the Santa Claus"
DO you mean tn say your clothes took
fre?'
.You bet they did, Look AZ me-. Don't
| look pretty considerably iamaged:"
You do. bid you ge, all those scars
i'll that fire."
L did Haint been out of the house
since until today"
Any household goods destroyedy'
No
Were you carrying any accident in
suranee?'
Not a cents WORTH
We'll. my friend. you haven't any
claim on us We simply insure your
house and its contents. The contents in
clude the furniture carpets. books. bed
ding and the IKE. This isn't an accident
Insurance company Sorry for you. but
we can't do anything.
Just as | expected" said the SCARED
up man. buttoning his coat about him
Il might have put in claim for the 80
cents worth Of cotton batting | was
/ using for hair and whiskers. but you .
kick against paying that too. | reckon
| Ii went all To nothing in two seconds.
| Wen let il go. though You couldn't af-
i ford to pay il. | guess Next time ! deal
/ with an insurance company I'll know
what I'm doing. begosh- and maybe IN
/ spend whole lot more money with your
company, OH. yes
/ With a ieer on his SCARED face design
ed to express withering sarcasm be walk
ed away his head up straight and his
| toes pointing directly ahead--Chicag &C
| Tribune
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
Arm CRUSHED.
L. E. Nelibaum, Brakeman, Has His
Arm Badly Injured ia the
"Deadw oois'' This
Morning.

Another accident occurred this
morning about 10 o clock near the
fourteenth street crossing, in
which l. T., Willbaum. had
his left arm bldly crushed
ust above the elbow The accident
is serious one and il may be neees-
sary TO amputate the member. He
WAS removed to St Stephen hospital
III the ambulance given the best
of attention. He came from
Eldorado. Ohio. aud resided with
his sister He was making a
coupling and his M WAS caught be-
tween the ''deadwoods or bumpers
He was resting easily this after
noon, and the attending physician
says it may be possible 10 save the
arm.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
GOEBEL', RE MAINS
VIII Lie In state at CovinGton and
Frank fort,


Frank fort.
Frankfort, Ky, Feb. St practical
ly has been decided that the remains
Of Gov. William Goebel will be buried
in Frankfort, in the cemetery over
looking the Kentucky river where lie
the remains OF Daniel Boone, Vice
President Richard Johnson and sew
eral kentucky governors. eminent Jur-
lists and soldiers. Arthur and Justus
Goehel, Senater-elect Joe Blackburn,
8. J. Shackelfort, clerk of the court of
appeals, and Warden Lillard visited
the cemetery yesterday and spent
some time in looking over the ground
with view TO selecting a suitable
spot for the last resting place Of Gov.
Goebel. Though no definite decision
was reached. q spot In the vicinity OF
the immense shaft erected in honor of
Kentucky's dead soldiers, nearly the
highest point in the beautiful GENE
terry. was favored and viii probably
finally be selected.
Although the burial will take place
in Frankfort. In accordance with the
wishes OF the friends of the dead man
the funeral services Will be held in
Il,
were taken TO CovinGton today on a
special train. The train consisted of
three cars. one car for the caskst and
the actual pall-b bearers. A private car
was furnished the relatives Of the
dead man. and q sleeper for the mem
bers Of the executive com mnittee,
Judges Of the court of appeals and
other political friends.
Tomorrow morning the remains will
be conveyed to Odd Fellows hall In
Covington and viii lie in state. the
hall being kept open until 10 O'Clock
In the evening to allow the working
people an opportunity to view the re
mains The funeral service will be ex-
tremely simple. in Difference not only
to the wishes of Gov. 0oebel, but also
he members of his family Wsdnes-
day morning the remains will be
brought back to Frankfort and placed
in the big aall room OF the Capitol
hotel. where they will lie in state ali
day Some apprehension is felt of
trouble on that day. as ii Is believed
that from 10000 TO 10000 strangers
will be in ae city TO view the re
mains. and bitter feeling engendered
by his dea may result in a clash
Precautions are being taken irrespect-
I've of party. 70 prevent trouble and ne
serious outbreak is looked for.
The interment will take place
Thursday from the capitol hotel. bui
the actual arrangements for the buri.-l
have as yet not been decided on.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
LAWTON AND LOGAN.
Their Bodies Arrive In
Chicago General Law.
toms Rema ins Laying I'm
state I'm Fort Wavne.

Chicago. Feb. 5.-The funeral train
bearing the bodies of Maj Gen. Henry
w. Lawton and Maj John A. Logan
both Killed in action In the Philippines
and Maj. f. l.. Armstrong, who died
in a Manila hospital, arrived at the
Chicago and Northwestern depot at o
O'Clock last night, ii hours aead Of
time. Awaiting the train were Mrs.
John a. Logan, Maj. Logan's mother,
Charles E. Wilson, secretary of Gov.
Mount of Indiana. representing the
state in receiving Gen. Lawton's body.
and several local committees.
When the train stopped. Mrs. Logan.
followed by the escort Of 16 men from
the 7th Illinois infantry, was one of
the first TO mount the steps Of the
sleeping car, In which was the widow
of Gen. Lawton, with Maj. Gen. Shaf-
ter and his STAFF.
Mrs Lawton was comforting her
young son Manly when Mrs. Logan
appeared. There was a moment of ST.
lence and suspense. Then the two be-
reaved women, overcome by emotion,
embraced and mingled their tears.
u
child. my woe Is yours; we have given
that which we loved best TO our coun-
try. God is the judge. and before him
we must bow and say: Thy will be
done Z"
Mrs. Lawton was unable to speak.
She was violently shaken by her grief.
and as the two women wept together
their emotions proved too strong and
they tainted simultaneously.
Capt. King and his orderly resusi-
tated them. Then entered Mrs. Samuel
Culbertson of Louisville. Mrs. Law
tons sister and her husband, and
Miss Fannie Craig. another sister, also,
of, Louisville.--~-.-
The body of Gen, Lawtoa was left
In the composite car which, with the
Rupan bearing tne accompanying
was turned over tos the Pss
Wayne wbs.re the II ..- m i
state today.
The body of Mai. Logan was taken |
from the train bv escort of friends
Cen Fi,z.s,nmons had detailed the |
men rrom tie sth regiment. under
Sergt Mai. Charles T. Afford. as q
guard Of honor for the body to Memo
rial hall, in the public library build
ing.
Maj. Iogan's body was placed in a
hearse and escorted to Memorial hall
where the coffin was placed on a bier
and decorated with flowers and flags
There /! will remain Until tonight
when 1t viii be taken to Youngstown
D.. for burial.
F'T. WAYNE, Ind, February 8
The remains of the late General
Lawton lay in state here today. A
large number of visitors are in the
city. Business houses and schools
are closed The battle flag of the
30th Indiana, of which Lawton was
colonel, was carried in escortiug the
procession.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
TO GUST OOBBINS.
A Long Petition to Be Presented 10
Council Tonight to Ask the Councii
to Declare the Seat of Mr.. DobbiDs
Vacant.

1t is understood that petition
will be presented to council tonight
asking that body to declare the seal
of Mr. Dobbins vacant on account OF
his continued absence from the counz
ell chamber and the city. 1t IS ~
derstood that the petition is que
nunerously signed, and it will per-
haps be acted on in some way at to-
night S meeting so that the other
candidates may make arrangements
for the filling of the place II de-
clared vacant.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
Major John A. LOXan's Re.
mains.

CHICAGO, H., February 5.-1n
flag draped coffin the remains of
Major John A. Logan lay in state
here today. Grand Army veterans
of the civil war who fought under
his father stood around the caszet.
Late in the day they will be taken to
the train and the journey to Youngs
town resumed.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
lAWTON'S BODY
WILL ARRIVE HERE
THIS EVENING AT
7 0'elock-The Grand Army, Sons Of
Veterans and Citizens are Requested
TO Meet at the Depot at Prompt
The Coffin Will Probably Be Opened
Here

The local G.. A. R., Sol Meredith
post, has received word from the
persons in charge of the Lawton
train, that the body of the famous
lndianian will arrive here this even
ing between Z and O'Clock leaving
TT. WAYNE at ), for swift run to this
city. The train will come over the
q. r. & L., and the time necessary
for the run will not be more than two
hours, barring accident. The local
post of the @. A. r. and the Sons of
Veterans, with all the citizens that
can find it possible or practicable,
will assemble at the depot to see the
remains. The train viii lie here half
an hour or so, and then proceed to
Indianapolis, where it will lie in
state tomorrow.
This is an opportunity that Rich
snond people were not sure of, and it
should be taken advantage of, to
show honor to the distinguished
soldier who was not only a state but
a national figure in two wars.
i Afterthe body has lain in state at
indianapolis for day, il will be
taken on east to Washington where
the funeral will take place and the
body will be inferred in the cemetery
at Arlington Heights
The members of the G. A. r.. the
Sons of Veterans, the High School
the Spanish-4American vet
erans and other organizations will
meet at the G. A. r. hall tonight at
Z clock to march in a body to the
depot to meet the train. This order
is issued by Elijah Lawton, post COM
mander
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
WALKER RELEASED
He Was Arrested For Inciting Mu-
tiny Among Soldiers.

Frankfort. Ky Feb. 5.-Alonzo
Walker. the steuographer who was
placed under arrest on the charge of
melting the soldier, OF the state
guard 20 mutiny while pinnig notice
of proposed appiicstion for an in
Junction upon the door Of Gov. Tay
lor's office. WAS released yesterday
morning.
Col. Williams In an interview. stat
ed thst wrong impression had gone
out regarding the arrest OF walker
He said il was not because he had
pinned q note on Gov. Taylor's door.
but that an order for his arrest
which uas shown the ranarrer had
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
LEFT THE CITY
Democratic Lexislst tors Go Home ana
Republicans Go TO LondoD.s

Democratic Lexislst tors Go Home and
Republicans Go 70 LondoD.
Frankfort KY. Feb 5--Nembers ni
the legislature were exceedingly scarce
In Frankfort yesterday. Nearly every
member left the city. the Republicans
having gone in the direction OF Lon
don, Ky, and the majority OF the
Democrats to their homes, although
small number of them went 10 en-
cinnati Few. II any. OF the Demo
Gratis who have gone viii return 70
rrtnKIorr until after the session oi
the legislature, which Is called for 10
morrow, at London has been held
Although a large number Of them eA-
pect TO be present at the funeral or
Gov. Goebel.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
Notice 10 Bidders.

Proposals for supplies for the sse
of the Eastern Indiana Hospital for
the Insane for the month of March,
1900, will be received by the Board
of Trustees at the Hospita! before 3
p. IN. Monday, February II, 1900.
Specifications may be seen at the
Second National Bank, or at the
Hospital.
BY order of the Board.
5-2t S +. SMITH, Med. Supt.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
BURNED TO DEATH.
Ind, Lose Their Lives
nv Fire.

PORTLAND, Ind, Feb. 5.-WilIiam
and John Newton, brothers. uumar
lam 5 house, a mile north of town.
Fire was discovered by neighbors.
Bloody papers and chair found in the
rear of the house Indicated murder
William Newton was - years old and
worth a million and half
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
C0EBEL DEAD
The kentucky Statesman Ex-
pires From His Wound.
ALL QUIET At FRANKFORT
Democratic Legislators Return To
Their Homes and Republicans Go
10 London-Lieut. Gov. Beck
ham Sworn In A. Governor.
Louisville to BE the
Democratic Seat.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 5--Gov. Will
lam Goebel. who WAS shot one week
ago. died Saturday evening Physi-
clans gave their distinguished patient
oxygen during the afternoon in the
hope of prolonging his life until his
brother Justus Goebel could arrive
from Arizona. bun 1t was useless, Mr..
Goebel dying 10 minutes before his
brother arrived.
AS soon as the death of Mr.. Goebel
was announced Lieut. Gov. j. w. c.
Beckham took the oath as governor Of
Kentucky
Gov. Beckham issued a proclama-
ton ordering the militia and other
persons ia possession Of city and the
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05

The show "Uncle Josh Spruceby
at the Phillips Saturday afternoon
and evening very much pleased the
fair sized audiences that greeted the
two performances. "Uncle Josh = is
the best stage farmer on the road.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
The Treaty Signed.

WAsHINGToS, d. C., February o.
The Hay -Paunceforte treaty, amend
ing the Clayton Bulwer treaty, re-
garding the Nicaragua canal, was
signed at the state department to-
day.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
Cuba's Internal Revenue
Receipts.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. February 8
The war department made public the
statement of internal revenue re-
ceipts of Cuba for the five months
ending November 30 last The total
receipts were 1860. 2li
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
Action of Trades Council
Causes q Strike.

CHICAGO, H., February 5-The
action of the Building Trades coun-
Gil today precipitates strike. Six
thousand men are in the building
trades. Eight thousand carpenters
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-02-05
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Narious Items of Interest to Church
Going People and AnnOunce-
ments for the Com
ing Week.

There was no paper before tle
association this morning
and a short business session was
held. The next paper will be by the
Rev Masterson on How Far is the
Feature Legitimate IN
Church Work"