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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
AHEAD IN GOLD SUPPLY.
United States Holdings Beat Worlds
Record,


Washington, D. c., Oct. 27.-Never
before in the history of the world has
SO much gold bullion and coin been at
the disposal of the government as now
lies in the vaults of the United States
treasury.
The gold bullion and coin to the Gre
dit of Uncle Sam amounts to S451, 477,-
4O4, and added to this are gold certifi-
Gates, which will be redeemed in gold,
to the amount of 35,65S,1S making a
total of s4S7 ,135,5S4.
This fund is divided into reserve,
trust, and general funds. The reserve
fund amounts 70 S150,000, 900; the trust
fund, $24S,40g .; and the general
fund, $53,067, in coin and $685.
1870, making total of $S8,725,905 in
the latter fund.
There is enough gold in the treasu-
ry to give Sc in the yellow metal to
every man, woman, and child in the
United States, on the basis of 75,000,-
900 population.
Even then there would still remain
in the treasury the $35,658,1SO in
notes, which can be redeemed only in
gold.
To give an idea of how great an
amount of gold is stored in the treasu.
ry, it is only necessary to point out
that the entire stock of gold in Great
Britain is but s462 100000, or S24,S35,
6S4 less than is actually in the United
States at this moment when the gold
notes are included in the total.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
The CITY Council,
From SATURDAYS Daily.1

The city council desires to be abso-
compelled to buy the Daggett property
for library site if Andrew Carnegie
sees fit to keep the $4,000 he has
promised the city to be used for erect
ing a library building. To that end
they have appointed committee to
confer with Wallace Daggett, repre-
senting the heirs of William Daggett,
deceased, and if the latter is willing,
will enter into contract with him to
the effect that the sale is contingent
upon receiving the millionaire's money.
The city council is cautious body and
has Alderman Hoglund, chairman of
the finance committee, as it's watch
dog of the treasury" Notwithstand.
ing this, it passed an ordinance accept
ing the site offered for library pur-
poses, each alderman voting for it with
the understanding that Mr.. Daggett is
cognizant OF the attitude the council
takes, which boiled down means, no
gift, no sale.
The council also passed thirty-fve
sidewalk resolutions ordering side
walks laid in different parts of the city
on ten days notice. A majority of the
walks are already in along
the streets covered by the reso
buttons, but in some places the owners
of abutting property have paid no at
tention to the former resolutions
hence the old ones were again passed
and the contractor to whom the con
tract for laying walks was awarded
will begin work after ten days have
passed.
Two new watering tanks, one ii
South Ottumwa and the other on NORTH
Jefferson street were ordered to re
place old ones which have been worn
out. Sewer Contractors E. G. Keeft
and John w. Scott were granted al
extension of thirty days to finish the
work on which they are engaged. One
new sidewalk, outside of those covered
by the resolutions was ordered lait
and authority given to contract will
the garbage collectors for ten or fiji
teen days more on account of thu
| warm weather.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Largest Armour Plate.

What is probably the largest single
armor plate is to be used in the con-
struction of the battleship Wisconsin.
The plate will become the port plate
or turret on the vessel, and is being
cut at an angle instead Of being the
arc of circle, the idea being to better
defect a shot. What the armor plate
is to a battle ship, Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters is to the stomach. 1t re.
sists the attacks of constipation, in.
digestion, dyspepsia and billiousness,
and prevents malaria, fever and ague,
1t will restore weak stomach to nor
NAL condition. Anyone troubled with
the above ailments will do well to try
the Filters at once. For fifty years 1t
has stood alone while it's many imi.
tators have fallen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
this was done by the Spanish, war
WAS declared This unified this cnllc.

this was done by the Spanish, war
was declared. This unified this couE-
try as nothing else could.
Every one in the country applaud
ed the victories of the American arms
in that war On August u, Spain sent
a cable to Washington admitting that
she was whipped. We had entertain
ed that idea for some time Dewey
made the original motion when he
sunk the Spanish fleet in Manila bay.
Sampson and Schley seconded it when
they had a disagreement with Mr..
Cervera at Santiago, and when the
United States entered Manila in tri-
umph the vote was made unanimous.
Spain wanted commission to settle
the affair, and accordingly Mckinley
appointed commission of five from
this country. They went to Paris and
met like number from Spain. McKin-
ley cabled the United States commits
| sioners that this. country had not en-
tered into war for territory, but
that it had waged war purely for hui
manitarian purposes Finally the
treaty was written. Every one in this
country was satisfied with the condi-
|tions of the treaty. When the time for
a vote drew near, however, 1t appeared
that there would be opposition to its
ratification. Bryan came to Washing
ton at this time from the camp in
Florida and talked to the men who
had favored his election in 1896, sue
ceeding in influencing seventeen of
them to vote for the ratification of the
treaty Without any one of those
votes the treaty would have been lost,
and | say that Bryan, more than any
other man in America, is responsible
for the ratification.
where did the differences between
the parties begin? A treaty is nothing
more nor less than contract between
two countries. When it is ratified it
becomes a part of the constitution of
the country. We got the Philippine
islands under that arrangement.
Nov they say that we should have
gone out of the islands and left them
to Aguinaldo. l say we should not
have done this. When the American
flag is furled it shall be done volun.
ltarily. Wherever American authority
is asserted and assaulted am in favor
lof establishing it beyond question
leven if it costs a million men and a
billion dollars. think the most effec.
tive way to wipe out the war in the
Philippines is to wipe out the popocrat
party in the United States"
In the latter part of his speech, Mr.
Kendall touched briefly on trusts and
militarism, which he calls the DOGGY
men of the campaign.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Does It Paw to Buy Cheap

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results of
throat and lung troubles. What shall
you do? Go to a warmer and more
regular climate? Yes, if possible; if
not possible for you, then In either
case take the only remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized coun-
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German Syr-
up" 1t not only heals and stimulates
the tissues to destroy the germ dis
ease, but allays Inflammation, causes
easy expectoration. gives a good
nights rest, and cures the patient. Try
one bottle Recommended many years
by all druggists in the world. Get
Green's Prize Almanac.
For sale By w. T.. Sargent 1
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Biennial Elections.

In the first place it costs this coun-
ty about $1,000 each year for elections
including the printing of ballot and
bringing in the returns. We now elect
a part of our officers every year for
two years. Why not elect them all at
once for two years and do away with
this extra expence of holding an cleo
ton every year. The $1,000 saved on
this account would nearl pay the inter-
est on our bonded Indebtedness which
is certainly worth looking after. Thirty
five states of the forty-six in the union
now have biennial elections and not
one of them would return to annual
elections. If you wish to vote for the
saving Of this $1,000 every two years
put a cross in the square in front of
the amendment marked yes-Albia
Union.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Will Vote 1t Straight.

'Never had such business in my
life said Attorney w. R. Nelson of Ed
dyville, who was in town Saturday
''Have been too busy to devote much
time to politics, but am going to vote
the straight republican ticket this
fall" 1t will be remembered that Mr.
Nelson was full fedged democrat ur
to two years ago when he broke the
ice by voting for Major Lacey. There
are others, too, just like Mr.. Nelson
Oskaloosa Herald,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
PEOPLES PULPIT. !

EddYYille. Oct. l90O.

EddyviIle, Oct. 1900.
Ed. Courier: For the benefit of
those of my friends who do not see me
every day and therefore may wonder
as to the story published in the Court
er of recent date, wish to state that
| am not serving the state at FIT. Mad
ison by any means. Neither am gull
ty Of any violation of law in selling Ii
quor either legally or illegally, as it is
entirely out of my line of business.
Very respectfully,
Chas. Ream.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
1--WE depend upon YOU for the result
in your precinct.
G. A. Huffman,
Chairman Democratic State Commit
Republicans. Attention.

Republicans, Attention.
In addition to the nerve displayed
by the democratic state chairman in
the above circular there are several
points which it would be well for all
the republican workers to note
Chairman Huffman asks each one of
his workers to promise to get from one
to three doubtful voters to the polls
early. This is a suggestion for re-
publican workers as well. Again he
instructs his committeeman to make
careful check lists and send teams for
every democrat who has not voted by
noon. Republican workers should do
likewise.
us confidential circular proves the
truth of statements made by the re-
puuIican committee that the democrats
in the Second and Sixth districts were
using every endeavor to influence the
doubtful voters to vote the democratic
ticket. The republican committee
wishes to again urge upon every re-
publican and every believer of sound
money and good government that it is
their duty to turn deaf ear to all soil
citation of any sort intended to draw
them from their allegiance to their
party and it's candidates.
Republicans of Iowa you know the
plans which the democracy proposes to
follow Do not be caught mapping Do
not allow the enemy to take advan-
tage of any weak spots in your line of
assault Garry the flag in the van and
never let it be lowere,. in defeat.
See to it that every republican vote
is polled and that every republican
votes the straight ticket from McKin-
ley and Roosevelt down to the smallest
county Office. Do this and a magnifi-
cent victory will be yours.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
JOHN M'BR,DE DESERTS BRYAN.
Workingmen Should Vote for Nc
kfnley.

Columbus, O., Oct. S1-The latest
notable accession to the Mckinley and
Roosevelt ranks is John Mcbride, Of
Columbus, editor of the Miner and
Operator, former president of the
American Federation of Labor and the
Miners National Union. Mr.. Mcbride
served four years in the Ohio legisla-
ture, and was the party candidate for
secretary of state in 1888, and
stumped the state for Mclean last
fall. He was chairman of the labor
bureau at democratic national head
quarters in Chicago in 1896.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
DON'T GET THIN

Get fat; get nice and plump;
there is safety in plumpness.
Summer has tried your food
works; winter is coming to
try your breath-mill. Fall is
the time to brace yourself.
But weather is tricky; look
out! Look out for colds espec-
tally.
SCOTS emulsion of cod-liver
oil is the subtlest of helps. It
is food; it is one of the easiest
foods in the world; it is more
than food +; it helps you digest
your food, and get more nutri-
ment from it.
Don't get thin, there's safety
in plumpness. Man woman
and child.
Wen send you little to try. ifyou like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl street., New Xork
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-25
CAVALRY FOR CHINA.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-Four
troops OF cavalry, all that remained at
Fort Myer, have left for the Far East
with instructions to stop at Nagasaki
for orders. They are troops B and G..
OF the Third cavalry, which marched
out of the fort early this morning and
left on the train en- route for San Fran
cisco at o'clock, and troops H and l,
of the Third, which left here last even
ing. The four troops muster 400 men
and are commanded by Major Kings
bury. The detachment that left last
night is proceeding via Atlanta and
Will meet at Chattanooga the troops
that went to-day. They are expected
TO arrive at San Francisco Sunday or
Monday, and will leave on the trans
port Meade about August l. The
transport Aztec will carry the horses
and their eare-takers. The departure
OF these troops leaves Fort Myer prac-
tically depopulated. The Fifth cav
airy, under Col. VIM. A. Rafferty,. now
stationed in the West Indies, has been
ordered to the Fort and will arrive
early next month.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-25
Burton was then excused.
BRYAN TO BE THERE.
Grand Army's Invitation Formally
Accepted.

CHICAGO, July 24-Col. William
Jennings Bryan has accepted an invi-
tation to attend the national encamp-
ment OF the Grand Army in this city
next August. Gen. John G. Black,
chairman of the committee on invita-
ton received this formal acceptance this
morning, settling a question over which
there has been considerable controver-
sy. Col. Bryan, in his letter to Gen.
Black, says:
When | wrote you on June 28th. the
convention had not been held and I
did not think it wise to make any prom
ises until the convention was over and
| had chance to consult the commit
tee in regard to the date of notification.
am now in position to accept the in
vitatlon and take great pleasure in do
Ing so, although it is still impossible
for me TO fix the exact date on account
OF the uncertainty of my whereabouts
just before and just after the encamp-
ment. If it is necessary to know the
day at once, l would suggest August
30. that would come nearer harmonizing
with subsequent date which | have
in contemplation.
Thanking you again for the consid-
Grafton shown me by the committee. l
am Very truly your,
w J. BRYAN"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-25

NEW YORK, July 24-The hearing
in the case of Chas. F. w. Nicely was
continued to-day with George Marshall,
of the Finance Department in Cuba on
the witness stand.
United States District Attorney Bur-
net, of the prosecution, paid particular
attention to the fact that the safe which
confined whatever funds were in the
postofiice had it's outer door always OPP
ened and that there was a general lax
ness about handling the funds.
John ID. Lindsay, or the defense,
brought out on cross-examination the
fact that the employees OF the Office all
had access to the safe as well as the
employees of the money order bureau,
who kept their money order blanks in
the safe. Several employees had access
TO the safe; the door was never locked
and the moneys were placed in three
drawers in plain view and of easy ac-
cess.
VIM. Hoffman assistant cashier of the
North American Trust Company, veri-
fed various deposits made with his
company by Mr.. Nicely.
Major Eugene f. Sadd, treasurer of
lie 1SidEu VI CuDd, the next witness,
verified various deposits made with
him.
Col. George H. Burton, inspector
general of Cuba, was recalled and ask
ed to explain more fully his testimony
given yesterday concerning his inspec-
ton of the postoffice finance depart
ment in Cuba. In an affidavit given in
Cuba, Col. Burton told of a shortage
in Mr.. Neely's account of about S10,-
600. Col. Burton said on the stand that
he reiterated that affidavit.
Judge Lacombe stopped him and said:
Il don't care what testimony was CIV
en- in Cuba. It will not bear the Slight
est weight in the world with me in de-
Gliding this case. What must be done
is to have competent testimony given
here. If it is proven conclusively that
money was embezzled and stolen from
public funds in Cuba, l will decide to
have the defendant taken back TO Cuba.
What must be done, is TO have the COM
petent testimony given here and not in
Havana"
Col. Burton was then excused,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-25

WASHINGTON, July 24.-Surgeon
General Sternberg received report to-
day from Surgeon R. G. Ebert, Of the
army, dated Nome Harbor, Alaska,
June 20, which gives the details of the
conditions existing at that place He
says that within two or three weeks
the population has increased from 2700
to 10000, with tents and buildings
irregularly located along the beach.
The sanitary conditions were very
crude in the first place, and with the
influx of the new population have be-
come much worse He describes a
horrible condition existing, as there
is no method of cleaning up the town,
and no provisions for the. destruction
of accumulations of garbage and filth
Upon the recommendation of the Sur
geon General, Randall has issued a
circular order directing the construc-
ton of drains, the destruction of gar
bage and the removal of filth, but as
there is no revenue, except voluntary
contributions, it is hard to get any
thing done. Common laborerS receive
a dollar an hour, mechanics a dollar
and half, and teams $40 an hour
Owing to these high prices it is almost
impossible to carry out the orders Of
General Randall. All of the commits
sioners except one, have resigned, or
ceased to act. The thirst for gold ex-
listing among the people who have
gone to Nome City outweighs every
thing else, and no attention is paid to
sanitary conditions. Water is very bad
and costs from seven to ten cents per
gallon.
There is no truth telling in this
country" says Dr. Ebert, and
he has been unable to get
any definite information Reports
of the cases of enteric fever
vary from ITS to 700. There have been
thirteen cases of smallpox and one
death. Measles also have broken out.
A pest house in a tent has been estab
lished by Captain Jarvis, of the revenue
cutter service. Smallpox, according to
the report, was introduced by the
steamers Oregon and Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-25

LONDON, July 24-The foreign Of
fee has received despatch from Brit
ish consul at Tien Tsin dated Satur-
day, July 81, stating that he had just
received letter from Sir Claude Mac
Donald, the British minister at Pekin,
dated July 4, appealing for relief.
There were enough provisions at the
legation to last a fortnight the letter
said that the garrison was unequal to
the task of holding out against a de-
termined attack for many days. There
had been forty-four deaths and about
double that number wounded.
The foreign Office thinks the de-
spatch does not affect the main ques-
ton of the reported massacre of MEM
bers of the legations at Pekin.
The Chinese minister, had long in
terview with Lord Salisbury this after
noon. The Chinese minister reiterated
his belief that foreigners at Pekin were
safe. Lord Salisbury reiterated his de-
mand for direct communication with
the minister at Pekin. To this request
the minister could only renew his pre-
Ientions that it would be speedily &C
complished If feasible. He adduced no
new facts to prove his assertions. The
interview closed without result.
Despite the Chinese minister's state
orfc docn;+o Mao
Donald's letter of July 4th, strong
impression continues to prevail at the
foreign office that the ministers at Pc
kin were massacred July 9th. The AS
Sociated Press correspondent is inform
ed that not one scintilla of evidence
is yet in the possession of the foreign
offlce, leading them to disbeheve the
reports of the murders.
Negotiations between the powers
have brought out mutual assurances
that the military expeditions to China
are for the sole purpose of relieving
the legations and that there is no in
tention to partition China Hence,
should China agree TO deliver the min
listers alive no power will have a reason
for continuing aggressive military
operations except Germany, whose min
lister is undoubtedly dead. and even
Germany, to quote high British Off
cial, will have TO forego the Emperor's
assertion that he would not stop till
the German flag fioated over Pek:n."
As for the other powers, it is en-
phatically stated that they have
unanimously agreed that with the safe
delivery of the ministers, the agrees
i've campaign will end.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-25
PROMISES ARE BELOW PAR.
JAMES n. HALL NOT WILLING TO
ACCEPT ASSURANCES FROM
ELKINS-WHITE GANG
At Their Full Face Value Since His
Defeat for Auditor and Chairman
of the ommittee-Elkins Leaves
for Charleston-No Secretary ChOs-
en- Yet-HaII Promised Collector
ship. But Charlie Caldwell Has
First Promise.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, July "a
Senator Stephen B. Elkins. his son,
DavIu Elkins, and his private secretary,
who arrived here last night in time TO
attend the last part of the Republican
meeting, left this afternoon in a pri-
vate car for Charleston, several of the
politicians from the southern part OF
the State accompanying them.
Mr.. Dawson has not yet indicated
whom he would appoint as secretary
or treasurer of the new committee,
since j. K. Hall refused to accept the
secretaryship.
1t is said to-day that Hall has been
promised the Office of Collector Of In
ternal Revenue in the event of Repub-
lican success, but as that is also I'M
derstood TO have been promised to
Charlie Caldwell, Hall will hardly take
much stock in the promise. He had
some promises from Elkins in regard to
the nomination for Auditor, which he
has not yet forgotten.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-25
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
Preparations for Moving the Head
quarters Are Under Way.

CHICAGO, July 24.-Preparations for
moving the offices of the Democratic
National Committee from the temper
airy quarters i'm the Unity building to
the new headquarters at the Auditor
ium began to-day. National Chairman
Jones left for Washington this after
noon. He will stop in Washington for
a day or two, then proceed to New
York where he will remain a short
time. The chairman will return to
Chicago about August 1st, when he
will Immediately announce the sub
committees and put the political ma
chinery of the Democratic party in full
working order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-25
II PROMISES A REPLY.

PARIS, July %. 1890 a. mn. Del,
case. minister of foreign affairs. has
received telegram from the French
consul at Shanghai. dated July %,
which says:
Lii Hung Chang has just assured me
that NJ. Pichon French minister TO
China), is living and he has agreed TO
transmit him message from me re-
guessing reply within five days.