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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
wAPELLo COUNTY TEACHERS.
Interesting and Well Attended Meeting
Held Saturday at Agency.

Agency, March 2s.-(special. "A
convention of the Wapello county
teachers was held Saturday, March "a,
in the high school building at Agency.
The meeting was largely attended BY
teachers from both the schools of
neighboring towns and rural districts.
1t was opened with the singing OF
America, and invocation, followed by
an address on Education and Citizen-
ship, by Rev. Moore. Several instruc-
tive papers followed, one of which,
with its discussion, deserves notice.
It's subject, Libraries" was ably
handled by Miss Alma Law and discuss
ed with as much force by Earl Parker.
Different views on the subject We're
given freely.
The primary work by Misses Kneen
and Dimmitt displayed much patience
and ability and drew forth no little in
terest.
A chorus of mixed voices rendered
the selection italia, very creditably.
The discussion or ssTownship Cen
ltralization and Transportatio of Chill
dren,' was carefully and pointedly
brought before the teachers by =.
Callister, who proved the question to
be one OF Importance to patrons as well
as instructors.
The subject of the four hundred dol
lar donation to high school was given
into the hands of the teachers for dis
cussion.
Superintendent Dimmitt gave some
valuable points on this, while both di-
rectors and parents gave voice to their
opinions on the matter.
The meeting was closed with few
remarks by Prof. Hicks.
The session proved to be a success in
every line and instructive as we'll as
entertaining.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
CATO SELLS IN CHICAGO.
He Says Porto Rico May Give Iowa to
/ the Democracy.

He says Porto Rico May Give Iowa to
the Democracy.
Chicago, March 26.-Cato Sells, dem
tocratic national committeeman from
Iowa. was in Chicago Sunday. He ex-
pressed himself as we'll pleased with
the prospects for democratic victory.
''The Porto Rican tariff bill is doing
much for democracy" said he, "and I
dare predict that it will cost several
republican congressman their seats.
In my state the republicans are thoro-
,ly aroused, and it has put new life in
to the democrats, who see victory
ahead.''
The Iowa democratic convention will
be held May to select delegates to the
national convention. Mr.. Sells said
chat his state would send a solid Bry-
an delegation to the Kansas City con-
vention. He did not doubt that the
convention city would be able to ac-
commodate the delegates and visitors.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Discovered Zinc Ore.

Fort Madison, March 26.-John Es-
terday, a prominent Illinois farmer,
was in the city Saturday and had with
him several specimens of zinc ore,
which he had discovered on his farm
in Appanoose township. The samples
OF ore which Mr.. yesterday exhibited
have the appearance of containing a
payable per cent of metal and should
they prove to be so, Mr.. yesterdays
discovery will prove to be a valuable
one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27

subsequent Indictment. News of her
severe illness has turned the current
of public feeling, and those who were
the first to blame are now the loudest
in expressing sympathy.
Her physicians no longer conceal
the fact that her condition is very Sc
rious. Whether it has yet reached the
critical stage nobody outside of her
own friends can discover, so careful
are those in attendance on her to keep
all news from the public. Drs. Phelps
and Curtis are in hourly attendance
upon her.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
GOLDEN rs STILL SICK.
Unable to be Cross-Examined i,
Powers Trial This Morning.

( Frankfort, March 2s.- (By Associat-
ed Press. - Court convened promptly
at 10 o'clock this morning in the trial
Of the republican secretary of state,
Caleb Powers, charged with being ac-
cessory to the murder of Goebel.
Wharton Golden, one Of the prosecu-
stion's star witnesses, who finished di-
rect examination Saturday but was
taken sick and was unable to be cross
examined, was the first witness called
this morning, but is still ill and the
court adjourned until o'clock, this
afternoon.
Golden on Stand This Afternoon.
Court convened at / O'clock and Col
den was Immediately placed on the
stand and cross-examination COM
menced with Ex-Governor Brown as in
serrogating witness. Golden said he
learned about two weeks ago that,he
would be arrested ifsahes did not tell
what he knew aboutathe assassination
and if he did ssthe attorneys for the
commonwealth would try to save him
from prosecution. Thomas Cromwell,
who swore oun the warrant against
Powers, was the fire. person he talked
to about the assassination. Cromwell
had been to the mountains and had
heard he was connected in some way
with the murder and had sent for him.
Golden told Powers of his conyersa-
tion with Cromwell and told him (Po-
wers) thao he wanted to get away
from the state house and he got leave
of absence from the republican assist
ant adjutant general, Dixon, and left.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
LETTING It
SIX I IN.
British Wait al 6 emfontein
for Their Pr Z nation
to Take t.
BOERS ARE BREAKING UP
They Form Into Isolated Groups to AM
noy the British-Plumer,s Force
Now on Half fRatlons-smau
Chance for Mafekins.

london, March 26.-( (By Associated
Press. )-The continued absence of ag-
gressiye movement on the part of the
British is best explained in dispatch
from Bloemfontein dated Sunday,
March 25, and published in the Times
today, which says: 'sThe conditions
existing in the occupied territory, rem
der somewhat prolonged halt at
Bloemfontein necessary, in order that
the effect Of the proclamation may
make itself felt. 1t is declared that
danger of annoyance to the line of COM
munication may be apprehended unless
the territory behind the advancing
forces is rendered, absolutely secure.
The accuracy of this view has been
proved by the fa,ss that the enemy is
Breaking up into isolated groups, such
as that which attacked the Guards of
fcers Friday. The adjustment of the
financial and municipal matters in the
Free State is now chiefly occupying
the attention of the governor and his
! Z i.
legal financial advisers. The military
regime is being conducted with great
smoothness, but recent Investigations
show that caution must be exercised
in dealing with persons apparently
loyal
This summary is probably an accur-
ate explanation of the FREQUENT ap-
pearance and disappearance of the
Beers and the insurgents, upon which
the reports are SO conflicting and
which SO puzzle the British military
critics. Methuen appears to be awaiting
transportation, and with Plumer's
forces on half rations there now seems
little likelihood Of immediate relief at
Mafeking, tho neither from this quar-
ter nor from Roberts or Butler is there
any direct news today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
MORE MEN RETURN TO WORK.
Another Cleveland Firm Grants Ma.
chinfsts Mines Hour Day.

Chicago, March 26.-(By Associated
Press Over one hundred striking
machinists, formerly employed by the
Siemans & Halske company, today re-
turned to work for that corporations,
their demand for nine-hour working
day and a minimum scale of wages
having been granted. The firm, how
ever, refused to recognize their busi-
ness agent, and otherwise walking
delegate, and negotiations were con-
Quoted thru the shop committee, which
will Hereafter negotiate with the man-
agement in place of their business
agent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
DUKE WANTS A COOK.
Serrano OF Torre Says He VIII MOI
Have Hetty Green's Daughter.

Chicago, March 26.-s'Well, should
say not!"
This was the reply Of +. G. de la Ser
rano duke of Tore, at the Auditorium
last night. The question put to him
was whether he intended to marry the
daughter of Hetty Green. It was ru-
mored last week that he was, and when
the richest woman in the world was
questioned about the alliance it is re-
ported that she preferred her daugh-
ter to marry a good, live newspaper
reporter. So much was repeated to the
duke.
"Well, I don't know about reporters,
except that they are impertinent and
always polSing into things, but would
rather marry a girl who could cook
and smile while she burned her hand
on an oven than all the heiresses in
the world. America is all right, only
you-well, you say SO much in advance.
/ wish you wouldn't-at least in my
CASE
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
FEELS SURE OF A FACTORY.
Storm Lake Hopes to Make Beet Sugar
In 1901

Storm Lake, March s6.-The cam
paign for sugar beet acreage, the be-
ginning of which was noted in these
dispatches January 23, closed Saturday
with remarkable success. Four thous-
and acres We're contracted for by over
300 farmers in eight weeks, by d. B.
Lyons, of Des Moines, who organized
and directed the campaign. 1t speaks
volumes for the enterprise of our bust
ness men and sagacity of our farmers
who contributed to the success of the
undertaking. The effort will unques-
tionably result in the building at
Storm Lake in 1901 of the first beet
sugar factory in Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Mail Driver Repels Randit..

Valentine, Neb., March 26.-W. P.
Hunt, stage driver on the road from
here to Rosebud, was attacked by two
highwaymen while bringing the mail
to this place. The robbers were on
horseback. Hunt started his team into
a run and began firing at the bandits.
His watch prevented one of the rob
bers' bullets entering his body. The
chase ended when, as Hunt fred his
last shot, one of the horsemen dropped
from his saddle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
FATALLY WOUNDS WIFE.
Michigan BoIlermaker Commits Murs
der and Suicide

Owosso, Mich, March 26.--( (By Asso-
ciated Press Charles Scott, a boiler
maker, last night broke into the hone
of his wife, from whom he had been
and furiously assaulted Mrs.
Scott and her mother with a heavy
chisel. He then drew revolver and
shot himself dead. Mrs. Scott is fatal
ly, and her mother, Mrs. Letitia Fergus
son, seriously wounded.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Judge Hel.ell WIN Re.Iau.

Sioux Rapids, March 26.Judge
Frank H. Helsell has announced his
intention to resign as judge of the
Fourteenth judicial district Of Iowa as
soon as the judicial convention can be
held and his successor chosen. The
nominee will, by appointment, fill Mr..
Helselrs uneNpired term. A. ID. Baillie,
of Storm Lake, is a candidate for the
office to succeed Mr.. Helsell. III
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Accident Near Sioux Rapids.

Sioux City, March 26.A horrible
accident occurred Saturday three miles
east of town. The Hollingsworth broth
ers We're digging a well on the Rees
farm, when the derrick fell over, strik4
ing Fred Hollingsworth and injuring
him internally. He was unconscious
when picked up and a later report
says he died from his injuries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Death Of Captain stewart.

Clinton, March a6.-Captain j. w.
Stewart died at his home here unex-
pectedly Saturday, aged 20 years. He
was years ago well known Mssissip-
pi river steamboat owner and captain.
He leaves one son, j. B. Stewart, edi-
tor of the Clinton evening journal,
and one daughter, wife OF Rev. E. S.
Carr, of Stillman Valley, Ill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
sioux CITY Ice Trust. J.

Sioux City, March ga combina-
ton has been formed to control the
ice supply of Sioux City this wear.
Three of the largest dealers have gone
into the pool and one man will control
the sales. The scale of prices has been
arranged and rs q result consumers
will have to pay more for ice than has
been the case heretofore. Last year
the competition was so sharp that the
price was cut considerably.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Hot COMES, at BurlIneton

Burlington, March s6. Special
Intense interest is being manifested in
today's election. Both parties are
working hard. Eighteen candidates for
the city, offices are to be elected. There
was an unusually heavy registration.
and the largest vote for years is being.
polled. The weather is fair.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
NEW NATIONAL BANKS.
Four Hundred Being organized Under
New Financial Law.

Washington, March 21.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. "a statement has been
prepared by the comptroller of the
currency showing the number and loca-
ton of national banks in the process
of organization under the provisions
of the financial bill approved March "a,
1900. These banks number about 400
in all, and with the exception of ten
or twelve, will have capital of $780,
600
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
JUDGE SMITH FOR CONGRESS.
sRumored That He Will be a Candidate
for McPherson,s Place.

Des Moines, March 26.-(Special. =
1t is authoritatively rumored in Des
Moines that Judge Walter Smith, of
Council Bluffs, will be.a candidate for
congress from the ninth district now
that Congressman Smith Mcpherson is
TO be made federal judge of the south
ern district. 1t has also been stated
that Representative Byers of Shelby
county Will be candidate. These are
the first two possibilities in the ninth
district.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
OTIS SURPRISES NEWSPAPER.
Issue of La Patria stopped for Attack
ing Military Government.

Manila, March 26.s-Ia Patria and Ell
Liberal, Spanish organs of the extreme
Filipino party, have recently been, pub
fishing articles inimical to the military
government. General Otis has sup
pressed the. former journal for sedi-
same time issuing a warning to the
members of the extreme party that
they should observe greater modera-
tion.
Senor Paterno, at one time president
of the so-called Filipino cabinet, hay
ing received permission from the au-
thorities to come to Manila, is expect
ed TO present himself this week at San
Fernando, Province of Union.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Iowa at Monterey.

Monterey, CAL, March 26.-The Unit
ed States battleship Iowa, flying the
flag of Rear Admiral Kautz, arrived
here yesterday. The Iowa is enroute
north from San Diego. She will remain
here one week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Coal MINERS wages RaIsed.

Philadelphia, March 26.-In accord
ance with their notice posted shortly
after Jan. ! promising an advance 10
their employees to take effect April /.
the Berwind-White Coal Mining coml,a,
ny yesterday notified all. its miners OF
general average advance of 90
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
missouri Forced Up by Gorge.

Sioux City, March s6.-Owing to an
ice gorge between here and Yankton,
which broke Saturday night, the Mis-
souri, rose suddenly nearly three feet.
No damage is reported. The ice went
our with rush, however, which made
bridges tremble. The river is now open
almost to its headwaters. Last nigh,
the waters receded and are now al
most at nominal stage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
YAauI INDIANS sURRoUNDED.
Gen. Torres, Troops Have 500 Brayel
in a Trap Near TorIn.

Sonora, Mexico, March 26.-General
Torres force of Mexican troops has a
large body of Yaqui Indians surround
ed short distance north of Torin,
and the early surrender or complete
annihilation of the rebels is considered
certain to take place. The Indians
were neatly caught in trap and have
no wa- of escaping except to cut their
way thru the ranks of The government
troops. This body OF Yaquis is said to
number fully 800 braves.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
New Cunarder i. a success.

Liverpool, March 26.-The trials OF
the new Cunard steamship Ivernia,
built for the Iiverpool-B Boston service,
which were made Saturday, proved ev-
ery way satisfactory. The Iverniawill
sail for New York on April IA.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27

per cent. The miners are
now placed upon a basis
OF 90 cents per gross ton and all day
labor is increased accordingly. This
advance will make the wages the high
est paid during the last thirty years,
and in someeinstances the highest that
have ever existed by nearly per cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
nIississippi River Opening I'm.

Dubuque, March 26.-The river is
breaking up. The ice near the bridge
moved down nearly half a mile Sat
urday evening. The STAGE of water is
over five feet, an exceptionally high
staoe at this time Of year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Prairie Fire In South Dako,a.

Aberdeen, S. d., March pa prairie
fire near Houghton, Wednesday night,
spread over large tract of country.
Thousands of acres of fine range were
burned over.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Mark Twain Coming Home.

Hartford, Conn, March 26.-Letters
received from Samuel L.Clemens Mark
Twain) say that he and his family will
soon return to Hartford and take up,
their permanent home here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
yer,nont Bank Closes Door.

Washington, March 26.-(By Asso-
ciated Press.) The comptroller of the
currency has received word that the
Merchants National bank of Rutland,
VT, closed its doors this morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Subway Begun I'm Earnesr.

3 New York, March 26.-By Associate
ed Press )-The real work ON New
Yorls's thirty-siS million dollar tunnel
for underground rapid transit, began
early today at Bleecker and Greene
streets, by lowering the Bleecker
street sewer, which the tunnel bi-
SectS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Fire at Lawrence, Kan,a..

Lawrence, Kan. March &C.. (By As
.sociated Press Fire early this morn
ing destroyed the plant of the Pierson
Flour Milling company, valued at $780,
900. Insurance is $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Nethersole ia Very III.

New York, March 26.-The attack of
brain fever which has prostrated Olga
.Nethersole and from which she may
not recover is directly traceable to the
campaign against "Sapho' and her
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Sir Donald Martin De.I.

Algiers, March 26. (By Associated
Pres- Field Marshal Sir Donald Mar
tin Stewart died this morning, in hin
nth year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
In the House.

Washington, March 26.-(By Associ-
ated Press number of pension bills
favorably acted upon by the house in
committee of the whole last Friday
were put thru the final stages at the
opening session of the house today and
rhe army appropriation bill was then
taken up.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Beers Are Recruiting.

Lorenzo Marques, March 26.-By
Associated Press. IA special says the
Transvaal authorities are evidently re-
scruiting actively, and large numbers
4of French, Dutch and Belgian volun-
teers are constantly passing thru that
place to join the Boer forces.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
senator Hanna Nails a Lie.

Washington, March 26.-(By Associ-
ated Press. Soon after the senate
convened today, Hanna of Ohio, who is
chairman of the republican national
committee, rose to question of per-
sonal privilege. He directed the atten-
tion of the senate to an article pub
ished in a Washington newspaper to
the effect than member of the house
of representatives had said to a
representative of the paper that
the Porto Rican tariff bill
had been agreed upon as a part of a
IDEAL" by which the republican cam
paign committee was to receive large
campaign contribution. Senator Han
ma said the interview was one suppos-
ed to have been given a reporter for
the newspaper in question. II don't
believe" said Hanna, "any republican
member of the house of representa-
tives ever made the statement attrib-
uted TO him." He said the statement
carried on it's face evidence of its false
hood. 81 hope measures will be taken
to investigate the statement. I brand
it as malicious lie.'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Pro.Boer Meeting a Failure.

4 Bradford, England, March 26.- An
open air meeting convened here yes
terday by. Boer sympathizers proved an
utter fiasco from their point of view
and was turned into a huge patriotic
demonstration.
The pro-Boer speakers were unable
to obtain hearing. Dead cats and
at them and they were violently hust-
led on quitting the platform.
Despite the presence of $50 police
men there was much disorder.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-27
Davis Introduces New Porto
Rican Bill in Senate.
SEPARATE THE TARIFF
Committee on Porto Rico n Recommends
That TarIn Feature be Separated
Erom Main Bill Until After
Republican Caucus

Washington, March 26.-(By Assoc
ciated Press Davis of Minnesota in
troduced in the senate substitute
for the Porto Rico bill, which provides
for free trade between the United
States and Porto Rico and extends the
internal revenue laws, with amend
ments, over the island. The act is
declared provisional and shall not con-
tinue longer than March /, 1902.
To Await Action OF Caucus.
Washington, March 26.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. The senate committee
on Porto Rico decided today to make
a recommendation for the separation
of the tariff feature from the Porto
Rican bill, until after the action of
the republican caucus to be held this
afternoon.
The resolution offered last Saturday
by Allen of Nebraska was taken up.
1T called upon the secretary of war for
the number Of soldiers who had been
'kelled or died in the Philippines since
August 1, 1898. Allen supported the
resolution in brief speech, after Gal
iinger had suggested that it ought to
go to the committee on military af-
fairs. Gallinger intimated the resolu-
ton would have the effect of discour-
aging en1istments in the United States
army. Allen declared that to send the
resolution to the committee on military
affairs was TO destroy and smother
lit" He said that owing to climatic and
other conditions in the Philippines the
american army could not remain there
for two years. He was creditably in
formed, he said, that the whole Amer
lean army would have to be Withdrawn
within few months. He said that ill
ness and suicide among the troops was
on the increase. He believed the
american people were entitled to the
facts. He was prepared, he said !, to &c
so. tar as to advise men not to enlist
in the army for duty in the Philip.
pines. Hawley, chairman of the com
mittee on military affairs, was inclined
to think the inquiry ought to be made
statistics from the Philippines being
placed side by side with similar stat.
istics on the wars of other nations. He
believed Allen would be disappointed
in the result Of his inquiry. In order
that the resolution might be amended
Fit was, on his motion, referred to the
committee on military affairs. The
Alaska civil code bill was then taken