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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
DENY TlHAz, SCALE is MApE.
Miners Insist tile scale Comsnfttee HAS
Not Acted.

Des Moines, Feb. President John
Reese and Secretary .John White. of
the United Mine Workers. association.
left Saturday for 0skalGosa. whicl, has
been made state headquarters for the
miners. Before leav;ag the city Sec
rstary White was aske{! If he lasi any
thing to say concerning hta statement
Of the operators that they would shut
down their mines before yielding 30 a
demand of q % per cent raise in the
scale, as asked by the, minsrs. Mr..
White said:
The miners have as yet made no
demands for any specific increase in
wages. We Gid moi agree rpoa any
scale of prices al our convention. That
matter is left TO the scale comuittea,
ard ! do not feel al liberty 10 antic;-
pate its action. When the operators
say we have already decided on a scale
OF prices they simply miSrep9esen, u.s.
We will not make known Our demands
until the meeting, Feb. a6. You may
say, however, thar Whatever. demands
we do conclude 70 make will be lust
what we think is rieh. and then ii the
operators decide to attempt TO lock us
our OF their mines we will be prepared
TO take our part. If we find it neces-
sary to order a general strike. you
can rest assured we will i1e so much
in the right that she general public
will be with u.s."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
TWO DAMAGE SUITS Ar ALBA.
City Marshal Frank Hamgh Sued for
$4,000,

Abba, Feb. 19.-(Special Correspon-
dence.)-City Marshall Frank Haugh,
OF this city, will be the defendant in a
damage case at the next term of dis
trict court and he will be asked to
fork over $1,000 to woman by the
name of +. NJ. Smiah. Some weeks
ago the marshall had an information
issued for the arrest of the womans
husband q. w. Smith, upon the
charge of selling liquor contrary to
law. y search warrant was also is
sued and the marshall and Others went
to the Smith home aqd made the
search. In the lower part OF the house
they were unable to find any liquor
but in one of the woman's trunks. be-
meath pile of clothing they found a
case Of beer. This they seized and
carried away with them. gave it a
trial. it was condemned and destroyed.
Smith was found guilty Of keeping IL
quor with intent to sell aad was given
a trial in court AZ the last session,
was found guilty. and the Judge as
sessed fine of $500 and costs against
him. The woman is the wife of Mr..
Smith and she says thar the officer did
not show the warrant and refused to
do so and that. he had no right to
enter her private apartments and make
the search. She claims he did it thru
prejudice and with the avowed inten>
tion of holding her M to the public
for ridicAle. The hoadsmen of the
marshall, S. w. Wright aud s., A.
Newell, are also made defendants in
the case.
Another damage ease that will be
watched with some interest is one
that comes from Melrose. and the pa
pers in the case have been filed with
the clerk of courts. Mrs. Elizabeth
Lee, of Melrose, owns ii COW which she
keeps in a pasture near the tewu,
George McCabe is also the owner of a
COW that he kent in the same snclo-
sure. On. May 8 Inst M,illie Gabe
! son Of George. and aged 9gears, Went
| to the pasture to drive his fathers
COW home. While he was looking af-
ter the animal the ore owned by Mrs.
Lee got after the hoy ard gorad hin.
so badly over the facs ana head that
| he Will be disfigured for life. George
then entered suit in the boys name
for $4,000 and $500 Decor bills. clailn-
ing that Mrs. Lee knew her COW was
vicious and had no right to let il run
in public pasture.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
.c,re.. Die. mt sioux CIV.

Sioux City. Feb. 19.-lsabelle3 Agnes
Parker Rawlins of New York, whose
stage name is Agnes De Chantell; a
member of Charles Frohman's vest
ern company playing cara, died
here last night OF typhoid-pneumonia,
company played here February s. cone
ing from Lincoln, Neb. III. l.. Rawlins,
who is also a member of the "ZaZa"
company, arrived here two, hours after
the death OF his wife.
Mrs. Rawlins played Devonne in the
.Zaza' cast. She was beautiful aud so
popular that the company has asked
that the funeral be held in New. York
next Sunday. The request will he; COM
piled with. Mrs. Rawlins was 20 years
OF age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
DOWlE GIFTS IOWA LAND. /
Waterloo Man Gives Chicago Xionists 4
Tract.

Waterloo, Feb. 19.-John Alexander
Dowie, the notorious Zion healer, has
been presented tract of land with
$4,000, by a prominent and wealthy
Waterloo citizen. The name of the
donor is not given out just now, but it
is stated he is one of Dowie's earliest
and most thoro converts in Waterloo,
where there are a good many more like
him. Dowie is said to be contracting
for the acquisition of 5000 acres OF
land, sixty miles from Chicago, on
Lake Michigan, for the location of his
refuge for Zionists from all over the
world. The Waterloo properly proba-
bly, will be either sold to apply on the
big purchase, or set apart for the erec-
tion of a Zion tabernacle here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
DIR. TRACY TEsTIFlEs.
Admits Making a Proposition to Jus-
tlce Hunt Last August.

Washington. Feb. 10. (By Associat-
ed Press.) In the Clark case before
the senate committee on elections to-
day Chairman Chandler produced and
read a copy of the letter sent by Clark
to the republican caucus of the Mon
tana legislature. In the letter Clark
defined his position on the tariff ques-
tion. DR.. William Tracey. of Helena,
was the first witness on the stand to-
day. He Testified in regard to the
first interview with Justice Hunt, Aug.
5. Il told the Justice said The wit
ness. that | had funny kind of
proposition to make to him The
witness then went on to say that he
told the. justice of the arrival in Hele-
ma of the special train and said that he
told the judge there was a party there
that would give $4,000 if he would
dismiss the Welcome disbarrment
case. The judge promptly said he
could not consider such proposition
and left.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
general assembly is making slow prog
ress with the important affairs it has
been called upon to consider.

There is likelihood that the indus
trial home for adult blind at Knox
vile will be abolished. Bills calling
for a biennial appropriation of 100000
have been introduced, and taken up by
the appropriations committee of the
house A subcommittee has been APP
pointed to investigate the question,
and has conferred with the board OF
control concerning the proposed abol-
ishment. In its biennial report the
board of control said the institution
was losing proposition. There are
but thirty-three inmates, and it is
thought a little eNtravagant for the
state TO support them at an expense
of $3.50 per capita per year
o. P.Newman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
RECTOR PLAYED THE ORGAN.
Satisfactory Music Service In Grace
Church at Cedar Ranfds

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 19.-Dr. Green.
rector of Grace church, in the absence
of Choirmaster Hall, who was dismissed
last week, presided at the organ dur
ing the services yesterday morning.
Some of the choir left with Mr. Hall
but those who failed 10 go out were
present, as We're a number of former
members, who took the places of the
deserters. TO the ordinary observer
there was no evidence of any trouble
in the choir.
DIR. Green announced that he had se-
cured the services of DR. Charles r.
Hodge, of Grand Rapids, Mich, wno
will become a curate OF the parish ana
have charge of the music. His serv-
ices will begin the first sunday in
Lent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
MAD DOGS AT LEANDo.
Small BOY and Young Lady Are
Bitten

Leando, Feb. 19.-(special. )-Corncl-
ius Ferguson, 10-year-old boy, was
bitten by mad dog Thursday morn
ing. The dog was Immediately killed,
and the boy has as yet shown no GER
ious effects from the bite. The fol-
lowing day another dog bit Miss Be,-
tha Bennin2. 1t is not believed that
this dog was mad, but in order to an
ticipate any serious results, the young
woman was taken to Oskaloosa tola..
Several other dogs in the town have
been suspected of rabies, and gem
eral slaughter of CANNES is going on
here now.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT ALBA.
Supposed lncendiary Blaze Rurns Big
Lumber Yards Today.

Abba, Feb. 10 Especial "A dis
astrous fire occurred at an early
hour this morning. 1t was dis
covered about 4 o'clock in the
office Of the w. B. Ballew L,lD1-
Der company, and before the firemen
could get water on the flames the en-
tire eastern portion of the lumber
yards had been wiped out, and other
parts OF the yards had suffered from
the lire. a colored man by the name
OF Ellis White sleeps in chop house
just across the street. anu he saws
that he arose this morning about 4
o'clock and looking over at the lumber
yard saw a man in the building and he
was setting fire to the office, using a
torch, and the flames fared up as if
kerosene had been used to start it. The
man left the building from the Yves,
side and White could hear him running
down the alley. The fire bell was
sounded and it was but short while
until large number of people were
on the ground and pile after pile Of
lumber was removed to prevent the
spread. The loss cannot be estimated
as the fire is still burning, but will
exceed the insurance, which is ileid
to an amount of $4,000. The Ballcw
Lumber company has been busy the
past few weeks in making repairs
around their yards, intending to in
close the entire yards with a new build
ing and place roof over the whole
OF the block. They had got as far as
having the sheds erected over the
west and north sides, and the east side
contained the old office and storage
room Tor glass, paints, lead, etc. II
was this east side where the fire orig
mated and where the heavy loss will
fall as the shed was filled with differ
ent materials.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
PORTO RICAN TARIFF
It is Considered inyHouse of Repre-.
sentatives Today.

Washington. Feb. 49, (By Associated
Press.)-Ihe galleries of the house.
We're filled today in anticipation of the
opening of the debate ON the Por.o
Rican tariff. Before the bill was CALI
ed up, Dolliver of Iowa moved the pass
age under a suspension of the ruiss
OF the bill reported from the commit
tee on ways and means to amend lie
sections ofsthe revised statutes relating
to the inTernal revenue tax on fermen.-.
ed liquors. fletcher (rep.) of Minnesota
offered an amendment providing that
the bill shall aess go into effect rilsil
AFTER July Il. l9n0, Ffe amsns! :nent was
agreed to. Snlzer (denl.) of New Work.
said he favored the bill, but that it iras
merely a sop TO the brewers What
They really wanted was the abolition OF
the war taxes. Terry {dem.) of Ar-
kansas. declared ;he Republicans wers
using the war taxes to else out the de-
fieieacies caused by The Dingley law.
which he said had proven nGstt la
mentabie failure. 0stien Of Wisconsin,.
Barshold OF Missouri a7d Babcock of
Wisconsin,, urged the passage of the
bill in justice TO the brewers. The lat
ter said the brewers were CARRYING II
moralist TAX burden in this couafry
(paying $12.o0o.0oo taxes, and were en-
titled to consideration. Bartlett OF
Georgia said the humble people were
asking relief from the war taxes aud
they should be listened 10 as we'll as
the rich association brewers. The bill
passed without division. Payne of New
York, the floor leader OF the majority.
.hen moved that the house go iato a
committee OF the whole to consider the
Porto Rican tariff bill
Samoan Treaty HIade Public.
Washington, Feb. 10. (By Associat-
ed Press.)-'rhe president today signed
"A proclamation making public the Sa-
moan treaty.
Hull Introduces Army Hill.
Washington. Feb. (By Associat-
ed res.)-Chairnlan Hull. of the
house committee on military affairs,
today introduced bill prepared oy
the, war department authorities to inn
prove the efficiency of the army. Ii
practically reorganizes the army.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Situation in China.

Pekin, Feb. 19.-Pmsuant to q motifs
cation sent by the Tsung-Li Yamen TO
the foreign legations the emperor is
holding the customary New Year au-
dience today. This is regarded as an
important indication of the desire OF
the Dowager Empress and the authori-
ties to reassure the foreign represent
atives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Union Tailor. Locked Out.

Chicago, Feb. 49, (By Associated
ess.)-About 200 union tailors We're
locked out today by the members OF
the Tailors and Trimmers Exchange.
The tailors demanded concessions in
the way of "hack shops" and free silk,
which the exchange refused to grant.
The union men not in the employ of
members OF the exchange are not af-
fected by the lockout.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Marrow Escape FROM Ga.ollne.

Fairfield, Feb. 19.-Saturday morn-
ing while Miss Lena Carter was clean
ing some kid gloves with gasoline. she
carelessly placed a dish containing the
fluid near a heated stove. The heat
ignited the gasoline and an explosion
resulted. Her clothing took fire and
her screams called the attention of her
mother, who smothered the flames with
her own clothing. 1t was narrow cs-
cape, and as it was the girls arms were
badly burned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
assembly to Go to Iowa city.

Des Moines. Feb. 19.- Arrangements
have been made for an excursion of the
legislature and the state officials TO
Iowa City Next Thursday to parrici-
pate with the university faculty and
students in the observance of Washing
tons birthday anniversary. February
% is always a holiday AZ the univer-
si1y. but il is also always observed by
the holding OF appropriate exercises in
honor OF the memory Of the father OF
the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Hats oRin church.

Clinton, Feb. 10. The ladies of the
Congregational church met Friday
night and practically unanimously vot-
ed 10 remove their hats in church
during all services. The matter has
been under consideration for some
time. The men express rnuch gratii-
cation. ahho the women say that those
who seem the most interested in the
movement seldom attend church.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
HUH Inlrodmces ARMY Rim.
CHAS. ESSEN FOUND GUILTY.
Charged With an Attempt to. Wreck
Fast Mail.

Charlton, Feb. 19.-(Special )-Sun-
day morning the jury in the ChaT.ss
Essex case returned a verdict of guilty
Essex was charged with an attempt to
wreck Burlington fast mail No. on
the night OF November 23. The ease
widespread interest and The
court was flied al. every session. I.s.
sex has always borne a good reputa-
ton. When il was announced the pris-
oner, broke down completely and wept
for several hours.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
polar DInner Tonight.

New York, Feb. 19.The committee
to arrange for working
mans dollar dinner on Lincoln's birth
day decided to give the dinner tonight.
Mayor Jones of Toledo, Senator Mason,
Carl Schurz, Congressman Lyncn,
Judge Mcclure of California, Samuel
Gompers and p. j. Mcclure are ex-
pected TO speak.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
mY.terlou. pi.nppcarance.

Iowa Falls, Feb. 49, Harry Barber,
a Young business :nan of this city, who
last November is still ms
He left good business
without provision, and il has since
passed into other hands. Runorsr that
he has been seen at home here have alb
proved without foundation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
s,,e. mn Evangelist for s,anaer.

Clarinda. Feb. 19.-Carl r. Ferguson,
OF Shenandoah, Il justice of the peace,
Saturday filed q suit against w. Il.
Williams, an evangelist, for Sl .999 dam
ages, for alleged SANDER. The petition
claims Williams, in his sermon, said
Ferguson was unworthy Of his office,
and other things.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. l9.- (By Associa-
ted Press. 1he members OF the pop
nlist national committee mes his af-
ternoom and discussed the question Of
the time and place for holding the next
national convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Commander at the Tugela Re-
ports a Success.
OUTFLANKED THE BOERS
British Column Moves Rapidly Around
the Enemy and Takes Monte Christie
Excellent Work of Troops
Little News From Roberts.

London, Feb. 49, By Associat-
ed Press.)-It is officially announce
ed that Butler reports that he has
captured several camps, a quantity
q ammunition and a number of
prisoners.
-storkssroom Camp, Feb. 10
(By Associated Press.) The Beers
are retiring and General Brabant's
forces are now entering Dordrecht.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
He May Fight at Bioerfontein.

1t is believed in London that Gen.
Cronje has decided to make 4 stand at
Bloemfontein. This may easily be a
serious matter for the British. if, as is
feared, the Beers have thrown up in
trenchments around the Orange Free
Stale capital, for the practical secur-
ity of a well-armed. well-munitioned
force in an intrenched position both
Beers and British have thoroly DEM
onstrated in the present war. If,how-
ever. Gen. Cronje is defeated, it is
thought that he will destroy the rail-
way TO the northeast of Bloemfontein
and move on to Pretoria.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
creamery Bu,termaker. nIee,

lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19.-The Natioaal
Creamery Butter Makers association
met here today. The majority of the
states are represented. Uniform and
higher prices is the chief topic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Transport Sherman sails,

San Francisco, Feb. (By Asspci-
ated Press.) The transport Sherman
sailed today with 1900 tons OF cargo
and 175 recruits.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20

the pursuit of Gen. Cronje with his
army of 10000 men. Gen. Kitchener
is cooperating with Generals French
and kelly-kenny, while Lord Roberts
is directing operations from Jacobsdal. !
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Marshall and Carter Both Pre-
side Over Kentucky
Senate Today.
REPUBLICANS ADJOURN.
After short Session They Leave ths
Chamber, Led by NIarshalI-Dem.
ocrats Continue Session and
Reafiirm Former Action.

Frankfort. Feb. 19.-(By Associated
Press. 1.-The democrats had session
of the senate at o'clock. with Presi.
dent pro tenn Carter presiding, and at-
Journed 10 meet again at t0:30. The
republicans adjourned Saturday to
meet at II o'clock and the democrats
adopted this move to get possession
OF the chamber first. The senate con-
sened at 1880 o'clock and both Carter 4
aud Marshall presided. The repuoli-
cans, recognizing Marshall, adjourned
after prayer. and, led by Lieutenant
Governor Marshall. the republican sc,i-
ators left the hall. The Democratic
senator's. recognizing President prn
tenn Carter paid no attention to the
republicans proceedings. and contin.
ued the session. The democratic sen-
ate then adopted a motion by Senator
Allen of Lexington to ratify and re-
affirm the former action of the senate
by which Goebel was elected governor. s
This prevailed on viva voce vote.
crat, voted with The democrats for the
purpose of making a quorum.
The democratic senators adjourned
after passing the Allen resolution. Tie
proceedings of today are likely to !seI
| duplicated in the senate tomorrow as
both / he republicans and the demo-
lscrats adjourned 10 meet in the same
/ hail tomorrow Bi The democrats Mill
! meet at.sss0 and the fepubl leans ub
moon. Il
Meetin. Of the House
Frankfort, Feb 10. (By Associated
! Press. ).rhe house convened at noon.
{ Speaker Tfimble presiding The Jour
mi OF the democratic legislature, sit
ting at Louisville Saturday. was read.
Hickman (dea.) demanded a roll call
10 ascertain the presence of a quorum.
}'fne republicans did not answer to
iytheir names and ouly hftythree out ct
siN1y OF the democrats present replied.
| The house adopted resolution direct
ing the custodian of The public build
| ing to arape the legislative halls,sand
the state house With enblems of
lsnournng and 10 place the state capitol
1 flag 1T half mast on account of the
death OF Governor Goebel. The con-
Etsst matter was not taken up. "
zSentuclsians Quarrel on Train,
Frankfort. KY Feb. 19.-A political
argument between former State Sena-
tor Charles j. Bronston of Lexington
and llau;ie Desha. caief clerk of the
senate, cane scar prscipitating
shooting affray on the Chesapeake aud
Ohio train crowded with returning
democratic Legislators last night.
Rrouston is said to have denounced the
Goebel men as revolrtionists, and De-
Isha.to whom the remarks We're address
ed. denomirated Bropston a boltsr.
Angry words passed and Senator Bron-
ston drew q. revolver. Several legssisa-
tors stood betweenethem and pravent-
ed trouble Desha's sriends say he WAS
Inot armed. Later both men agreed to (
drop the matter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
British Capture Prisoners.

Durham. Feb. 10. (By Associated
Press. The bombardment of the Boer
position on Hlangwane hill continued
yesterday and fighting is still proceed
ing at & o'clock this evening. 1t is
said the British have captured hua-
,lred prisoners
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Roers Make Desperate Eftor..
Little News Of Roberts.

London. Feb. ID (By Associated
Press .)-Practical1v nothing is known
of she progress of Roberts column
during the last day or two ;,l.i specu-
lation as to the ultimate gain from the
recent movements is necessarily unsat-
isfactory. The only official news up
to 2:45 p. IN. is a dispatch from Rob
erts, dated Jacobstlal, Sunday, confirms
ing the press announcements regard
ine General Brabant's movements.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Good News From French.

London, Feb. 10. (By Associated
Press.) Ut is said that the war Office
has received good news from General
Cronje.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
lsoer Prisoner. Returned.

Arundel, Sunday, Feb. is (By As
sociated Press. -Commandant Pretor-
ius, who was captured by the British
at Elandlaagte, and three other Boer
prisoners, We're handed over 10 the
Beers from ARUNDEL today. The prs
oners had cordial interview With
General Clements sand We're then taken
in an ambulance half way TO the Boe:.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-20
Samoan Treaty Made Pubic.

Washington, Feb. 19.-(By Assocat-
ed Press 1.-The president today signed
"A proclamation making public the Sa-
moan treaty.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-23
A Womans Awful Peril.

There Is only one chance to save your
life and that is through AN operation,
were the startling words heard by Mrs.
]. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge, Wis, from
her doctor after ho had vainly tried to
cure her of frightful case of stomach
trouble and yellow iaundice. Gall stones
had formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use Electric
Bitters, which wholly cured her. It's
u wonderful stomach, liver and kidney
remedy. Cures dyspepsia, loss of APP
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