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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20
The Appetite Of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
stomach and liver are out of order.
All such should know that DIR. Kings
New Life Pills, the wonderful stomach
and liver remedy gives splendid APP
petite, sound digestion and a regular
bodily habit that insures perfect
health and great energy. Only csc at
Clark & Mollison's drug store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20
The Jury Finds Jack Phillips Guilty
Of Manslaughter.
TO ARGUE MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL
It Will Probably Come Up in the Dis
trict Court Monday-Phillips Was
Surprised at the verdict-The City
Starts a Suit.
From Fridays Daily.

Shortly after / o'clock this morning
Jack Phillips was found guilty in dis
trict court by jury of the crime OF
manslaughter. The case was given to
the jury yesterday evening, but it was
several hours before they could agree
on a verdict. Court house attaches
say they do not know how the vote
stood at any stage of the proceedings.
Next Tuesday was set for judgment.
Phillips was indicted on the charge OF
striking Clarence Devard, who resided
near Selma, with club, causing his
death. Phillips was acting as a spe.
cial policeman and Devard, it is said,
was intoxicated. l the defense at,
tempted sensational defense by
claiming that Devard's skull was thin
and cracked when he rolled from the
hard floor, after he had been placed
there by Phillips.
Jack Phillips received the verdict
with the best possible grace. He said
this morning: II was very much sur.
prised by the verdict. My attorneys
have made application for new trial,
and if get it expect to give bonds.
l will know on Monday whether get
a new trial or not, and possibly on Sat
urday. would have given bonds be'
fore instead of staying in Jail but was
advised to remain in jail owing to the
report that some OF the friends of De.
ward were talking of making trouble.
If have to go down will go as best
can. There was only one witness
against me and he was man whom
have seen the police of Eldon beat
with club"
Asks for injunction.
Three suits have been filed in the
office Of the clerk of the district court
asking that a writ OF
| Injunction issue to restrain
| the owners of three business houses
from obstructing the street by allow
| ing the show windows to project over
| the sidewalk. The cases are brought
against J. A. Phillips, A. w. johnson
and the Jos. Loomis estate. 1t is al
legged that the swell fronts of all three
of the buildings are nuisance in thai
4 they do project over the sidewalk, and
plaintiff asks that they be abated. 4
4 is further asked that a temporary in
4 junction issue at once and that 1t be
4 made permanent upon a final hearing
The fling of these cases is in pursu
i ance to the recent action of Mayor
Phillips in ordering the owners of thu
property to SO fix the buildings tina
4 the show windows will be flush will
the walk on Main street and not pro
i ject over it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20
Rock island Excursions.

Home seekers excursion sale LIST
and 3rd Tuesday of each month, good
for 81 days at one fare plus $500 to
points north, west, south, southwest
and northwest. For full information
call on or address w. S. Parker, ticket
agent. Union depot
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20

state organizer In the field, for the
American Federation of Labor. The
Iowa Unionist states that he was very
successful at Boone, and the assembly
OF this city would like to know just
what he has accomplished.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20
Home Seekers Excursions.

Oct. 2 and 16, November and 20,
December 4 and Is the Burlington
Route will sell round trip tickets, good
for 81 days at one fare plus $500 to
points west, south and southwest,
north and northwest, covering all
north, south and western states. For
full information call on or address w.
s. Parker, Ticket Agent, Union Depot
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20
Have struck coal

Washington, Nov. 16.--Citizens of
Washington county who own land
west OF the city have thought for some
time that there was coal in the west
half OF this county. 1t must be true
from the fact that well diggers who
are now at work on the Mike Dean
farm three miles west of this city have
struck a vein.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20
Cheap One Way and Round Trip Set.
tiers Rates to Points in Mime,
sofa, Manitoba, North Dakota,
the West and Northwest.

On October 80, Nov. 6, 10, 20, and ~
the Milwaukee will sell cheap one way
and round trip settlers tickets to Hell
ena, Butte, Anaconda, Spokane, Sc
attic, Tacoma, Portland and informed
late points at very low rates. For full
particulars call on or address a. j.
Packard, Agens. N
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20
Burlington Route Excursions to Cali.
1i4 EFs t6f fornia

When going to California, remember
that the interesting route is by the
way OF Denver and Salt Lake past the
most magnificent mountain scenery in
the world. The Burlington runs spec
tally conducted excursion parties in
Pullman tourist sleeping cars thru to,
San Francisco and Los Ang- les twice
a week; Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Do not fail to write or call on the un.
dersigned for full particulars.
;ss w. s. Parker,
Ticket Agent Union Depot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20

L There are at present four hundred
and ninety.0ne convicts in the Fort
Madison penitentiary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20

The trades unionists in this part OF
the state would like to get detailed
report of the work that has been ac-
complished by w. e. O'Bleness, the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20

tributed to nothing more than the fact
that the men on the line are thoroly
organized and that the management of
the road recognizes their Organization,
and whenever a grievance takes place
a joint committee of those represent
ing the wage workers and the road
meet with the management and adjust
matters. The Milwaukee sys-
TEN appreciates the services
OF those men and thru their or
ganization has granted them the in
crease asked. This should be a lesson
to all toilers that not much can be &C
complished by the individual, but thru
organization everything that labor can
be thankful for has been received.
1t will not be long before the
brotherhood on all the great systems
will become thoroly affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor, and
by concerted and conservative action
many of the ills which the wage earn
er is subject to will be adjusted. This
is the era Of organization and the man
outside is the only one who can COM
plain of his condition is not better in
this realm of activity.
The coming convention of miners
and operators, which takes place in
this city in March, will no doubt not
be SO prolonged as the one held at
Des Moines last spring. The scale to
be adopted for the coming year will
be settled more quickly and the joint
convention of the miners and opel.
ators will be harmonious turnout.
-
Tho tradac ,,nionistc in thic mart NJ
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20
Thanksgiving Sale Of
Dress Goods.

50-inch black Pebble Cheviot, like
others sell fer s1.3e, we only OSc
ask...............
For S1.5o fine English Whipcords,
54-inches wide, in black, blue, grey,
brown and mode, we only 10
ask ...-.............
A $1.0o quality of Venetian Suit
ing, 60 inches wide, in GOO
black and colors, only....... Wv
We have a beautiful Satin Covert
Cloth 3s inches wide, in brow n,
mode, blue and grey; you can find
it many places for 75c, but 1Qn
we sell it for............... CC
ss-inch fine English Cashmere and
.Serges, in all colors, for this O1c
sale only .................-
20 pieces of pretty brocades and
novelties, worth 19c, for this 11c
sale. ....-..,........
Silks.
The best s1.oo black Taffeta Silk in
the state, guaranteed, 7Hn
only. ...............
S5c quality, beautiful French
Crinkle Silks, ir all colors, 12n
only ........-.......,.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20

$500 Mercerized Waists, in black
and colors, tucked and corded all
over, lined turnout, I Ok
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20
Ladies' w aists.

Ladies' $500 military French f1an-
mel Waists in grey, lavender, light
blue and garnet. silk fin q 90
ished and we'll lined, only. goo
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20

The advance of wages received by
The Milwaukee engineers can be at
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-20

$500 fine quality French flannel
Waists in red, navy and black, trim
med with fancy braid and 9 Ok
brass buttons ........... @.%O
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-06
EVIDENCE UGLY
FOR C. R. FRENCH
Postmaster at News Ferry
Identifies Stamps.
lin HIS POSSESSION
Mr.. Webster Placed a Mark on Mar
gin of Stamps.
GOVERNMENT CLOSES CASE.
/ There aro Two Counts a gaInse French,
| One for Larceny and tho Other
| for Receiving Stolen Goods.
| Tho Court Rules in Fa-
! vor OF the District
Attorney.
GOVERNMENT CLOSES CASE.

BA1.TpAIORE, MD, April 5.-Spec cial.-
The most important event in the trial OK
Charles II French OF Houston. Va,
charged with having $3.50 worth of post
age stamps illegally in his possession, oc-
Cured in the United States District
Court this morning. MIR. Cabell Webster.
postmaster of News Ferry. Va. who saw
the stamps that were found in frenehs
possession, identified them as having
come from his postotiice.
STAMPS WE'RE MARKED
He did this by mark he had placed on
the margin of the stamps.
The case of the government closed TINS
evening
Attorney Harley, for the defense, asked
tha court to instruct the jury to orlnS
in a verdict of not guilty, as the govern
ment had not proved the stamps TO have
been the property of the United States,
This Judge Morris refused to do. where
upon MIR. Harley asked the prosecution
to name the count upon which 1t Weulu
try to get q verdict.
TWO COUNTS.
There were two counts-one of larceny,
and tha Sther of receiving stolen goods
Assistant District Attorney Soper asked
that the government be not compelled 20
accede to this request.
Judge Morris sustained Mr.. Soper, anV
the court adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-06
MADE A PARTY QUESTION.
Apponlattox Democrats Instruct Dele
rates for Constitutional Convention.

APPOMATTON. VA, April Especial
A mass-neeting of the Democrats of Ap-
pornattox was held here to-day to elect
delegates TO the Norfolk Convention.
Chairman S. l.. Ferguson. of the County
Committee, called the meeting TO order
and was made the permanent chairman.
The following delegates and alternates
We're elected:
Delegate at large-lioa. II. D. Flood;
Alternate at large-JudEe d. a. Chris
tan. Clover Hill District delegates: Hon.
w. IA l-igon. ]. X. Hannah and w. J.
Trent: aiternates. Thornton Marshall. t.
p. Sears and J. W. Cawthorn. Stonewau
District delegates: Hon. j. r. HorsleS,
Captain T. j. Suatton and Col. Jos. But
Ton: al:ernates A. b. Thornhill. Hon. S.
G. Stratton and w. c. Abb!tt. Southsde
District delegates: DIR. d. NJ. Robertson
s. p. Coleman and ]. c. jones' aiternates,
z. J.. Ferguson. T. a. Smith and A. Ii.
hamilton.
Strong resolutions in favor of the Nor
folk Conyention-making the constitution
al convention a party quesuon-were Of
fered aad unanimously adopted, and the
delegates were instructed to vote accord
inCly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-06
GEN. WALKER ENDORSED,
Ninth District Republicans Ask Con
1rcSS to Seat linn

ERIsTCL, TENN, April 5.-Special.-
The Republicans of The Ninth Congress
Sicnal district met in convention in Bris-
1ol. Va. to-day TO elect delegates to the
National Republican Convention and one
e.ector. Inc convention was called to or
der by c. c. Lincoln, district chairman.
]. l.. Gleavcs. of Wytheville, was elected
temporary chairman, and r. w. Dickerl-
son, OF Russell county, temporary Secre-
ta-y. Judge NJ. 1S. Wood. of Bristol was
elected permanent chairman. land Mr..
Dickenson permanent secretary. Stuart
T. Lindsey, of Bristol and A. tP. Giles
-lrie. Of TaZewell, were elected delegates
TO the national convention. and Robert
Blair. of Wyuheville, and r. NJ. Calfce.
of Pulaski. alternates. David J.. Bailey,
OF Bristol. was the unanimous choice of
the convention for district elector
The convention endorsed President Nc
kinlcy for denomination, and passed reso-
lutions calling upon Congress TO accord
10 General James a. Walker the seat
nov occupied by William f Rhea.
General Walker was also recommended
TO the State convention for delegate at
large 10 the national convention. The
General. was present and thanked the con-
vention FOR the interest manifested in his
cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-06
.HAY-P AUNCEFOTE
TREATY DISCUSSED
Three Hours Spent in Secret Session
Over Amendment Made BY
Senate Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-On motion of
Senator Davis, the Senate to-day con-
sidered the Hay-Pauncefote treaty for the
1rodihca ton Of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty,
behind closed doors. About three hours
was spent in discussing the amendment
to the treaty made by the Senate Com
mttee on Foreign Relations, providing
that none of the conditions and sttpula-
tions in section l, 2 8, 4 and 5, of article
., shall apply to measures wfEich aile
United States make 1t necessary TO take
for securing by its own forces the defence
of the United States and the maintenance
OF public order
Senator Davis opened the debate with
a general statement in support OF the
treaty, but referred to tie omission of
any provision permitting the United
States to defend its property, Wnlcii ne
characterized as palpable error, and an
omission with which the country would
not be satisfied.
Mr.. Plat. of Connecticut. said the
amendment was unnecessary-
Mr. Lodge, of Massachusetts. pleaded
for it, Saying we should lose no oppor-
tunlty to provide for safeguarding our
interests in all exisercies that may arise.
PLEA F,GR NEUTRALITY.
Mr. Morgan. of Alabama, occupied most
OF the executive session. His speech was
a splea for neutrality as the best guaran-
tee of the safety and usefulness or the
anal He said it was to be highway
for the commerce OF the nations. ann that
the proposed amendment not only would
fail TO provide for its protection. but
might he the means of causing compiica-
items which otherwise never could arise
He contended that If this amendment
was inserted it would require not only
Notifications and the maintenance OF
troops at probably both ends OF the canal
but also the maintenance OF battleships-
coalh,e stations and supply depots in
that vicinity The provision was catcu-
lated in times of emergency to make tae
teruini of the canal the great battle
grounds and to invite complications with
other nations. which would be avoided IN
case of the maintenance OF absolute neu-
traiity.
He also contended against the neces-
sity of the amendment as precautlon-
ary measure. adding that in case OF war
we would take possession OF the canal
without any previous agreement.
IN case of war We would almost eer-
tain!y assume that the other nation to
the controversy had broken the agree
sment, ard act accordingly.
Asked by Senator Mason II he thought
1t would he consistent on the part OF
Great Britain to fortsfy Jamaica and
SUN prevent our loIt!iSAts tne Hlouei oA
the canal. Mr.. Morgan replied that the
neutrality provision only extended 10 the
tIlree-niile limit. and not to a place SO
distant as Jamaica. Fortidcations OF OUT
living possessions. he said, were constantly
going on, and the good faith Of no ma
ton could be attacked because OF them
During the controversy Senator Vol
colt asked several questions. indicating
his opposition to the amendment. while
Senator Mason by his course indicated
his opposition to the treaty without the
amendment. Neither OF them. however,
| made any affirmative statement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-06
TO MAKE 1T A
PARTY QUESTION
Constitutional Convention
Endorsed by Counties.
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN.
Appomattox Convention Takes En-
phatic Action.
NoTTOWAY ENDORSES IT.
NoTToWAY ENDORSES IT.
Resolutions That Clearly Outlino
What Will Probably Be the Scnti-
ncnt OF lis Advocates at Nor
fnll>-ConSrcssmnn W. A.
Jones Endorsed for
Re- -Elcction.

CREME, VA, April 5.-special.-Pur-
.suant 10 call issued by County Chair
man Watson, the Democrats of Notioway
county met in mass-meeting at Nottoway
Courthouse to-day. The meeting was
called to order by Mr.. Watson, who was
then elected permanent chairman. Colonel
James Mann was elected secretary. the
meeting then proceeded TO elect five dele
gates 10 the May convention in Norfolk
One delegate was elected a large and one
frcun each of the four musisteral districts
of the county. They were: Dclcgate-at-
large, W \. Watson; from Winninsnam
District. Dr.. j. W. Bryant; from Belfonte
District, ". A. Land; from Haytoka Dis
trict, J. u. Bradshaw, and from Blendon
District, Judge ". II. Mann
RESOLUTIONS.
Colonel James Mann offered the follow
ing set Of resolutions. which were adopted
after being discussed by James f. I2es
and Thomas Billiard, of Blackstone:
Resolved, by the Democrats of Notio-
way
l. That they regard the revision Of the
State Constitution as the mos: Important
question submitted TO the people since 1896
ilc present 1OI:'iltulUI.
from ine robe OF t,e GIlutiia;ed bciy of
old Virginia by the clrpe;-baggers and
:scalaHaSSei-s amid The convuls:ons Cf wu-.
:. That this crazy-quilt. unworthy the
name Of Virginia. WAS never adapted TO
the needs o. the State but designed by
It's Trainers to provide offices for the camp
followers of the Federal armies.
i. That other Comm o!1weaiths larger and
more populous than Virginia pay less for
their government than we. and we believe
y reduction in the nt:anbe-s OF those re-
CURED 10 administer the Offices a.:d great
er economy in the civi! and criminal ad-
IN nstration 10 be practicable and safe
). That unrestricted suffrage has always
been and is new serious menace to the
peace and prosperity of the State.
6. That while the race question. as a po-
litical factor, is at present under the con-
troa OF practical conditions. Yet those con-
diiions are revolutionary in themselves,
and caa but be temporary; and we warn
the people Of other sections that unless
adjusted by the organic law. the situation
IN the Southside may threaten at any
Tine the supremacy of the Democratic
party throughout The .whoie Common
wealth.
= That the delegates from this county
he ana they are hereby instructed to vote
in the Norfolk convention as a unit in
favor of making the question Of holding
a constitutional convention a party issue
at the coming election
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-06
.ROSSER WOULD
LIKELY ACCEPT
He is an Expansionist and in Accord
With Mckinley on All Public
Questions.

UNIV ERSIl4 OE' NlE(IlNlA, ADfH
5-SpeciaL-General Thomas l.. Rosser, of
Ruby, this county, who ls\held u
military commission under Mckinley, and
who was urged by the Albemarle Re-
pubiicans in Front Royal Convention as
a suitable man to nominate for Congress,
as he was in entire accord with the aI-
ministrat ton, stated his opinion quite
frankly this morning.
It is believed that he viii! accept the
nomination if it is rendered him.
General Rosser said:
Il am not a candidate for any political
office whatever. ! was not in the Front
Royal Convention, nor had l any one
there representing me. ] have never
held a political Office in my life, nor am
/ now asked to accept one. have al
ways taken an active part in politics and
elections and shall continue to do so.
as l believe it is the duty of every
citizen to inform himself on all political
questions as they come up, so that he
may vote intelligentiy.
INDEPENDENT
II make it a rule. from which I never
swerve to support that political party
which most cloSel! follows the lines ap-
proved Of by my judgment and my
patriotism.
Il am now what politicians call an
eNpanSlOnlSt ana am III nearly ana 1uiI
accord with the President of the United
States on all the leading questions Of
the day. l believe that the policy, now
being pursued by the President. both
domestic and foreign, is wise, proper and
patriotic, and l believe that. in the light
of future development, it will be as
heartily approved of by the generations
which follow as as we now approve the
acts of the wisest of his able predeces-
sors.
WANTS ONLY NTKINLEY.
ST am, therefore. unalterably and en-
phatically opposed to changing our pres
ent Chief Executive at this time for any
unknown and untried man. Our Presi-
dent now has on his hands a great work,
and he is performing it WE'LL but it is
unfinished and he should be allowed to
complete it. Indeed. | feel that our
country would take great, dangerous
and unsafe risk III making change at
the coming election. / shall. therefore,
oppose with my feeble strength, any
change, and shall esteem it my patriotic
duty to support at the polls and on the
stump the reelection of William Nc
Izinley."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-06
The Carter Cases.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The action Of
Judgs Brown, of the United States Court
at New York, in refusing a warrant for
the removal of the contractors. b. d.
Greene and J. f., +. H. and w. 7. Cay
nor, indicted at Savannah, Ga, in con-
naction with the frauds alleged TO have
been perpetra ted by Captain Carter. was
a great surprise to the officials of the
Department of Justice. Attorney-Genera.
Griggs spoke of the decision as unwar-
ranted by the law or the facts, and said
that under it violators or the laws of the
United States could escape punishment.
except by chance they We're apprehended
il, the district where the offence was
committed.
Solicitor-General Richards characterized
the decision as outrageous. and said
that il would defeat the ends of justice
in a very large number of criminal cases.
The criminal statutes. he said. could not
be enforced il Judge Browns decision
was allowed to stand.
1t is learned that the government will
take steps to nullify the decision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-06
CAPT TAIN HUDGINS
WAS REELECTED
With Understanding the Chesapeake
be Substituted BY Schooners In
side Of a Years Time.

NORFOLK, VA, April 5.-special.-Tne
State Board of Fisheries this evening
concluded the appointment of oyster in
spectors and commanders of the oyster
navy and adjourned to meet at Norfolk
May LIST.
The inspectorates Of Warwick and
Nansemond counties were left unchanged
until the May meeting of the Board. In
these two counties there was much oppo-
siticn to the present incumbents. Three
candidates for the position at Newport
News made a hot fight. which resulted in
the postponeGnent of the appointment
there.
Captain Hudgins was reappointed to
command the steamer Chesapeake, with
the understanding that change may be
made in the fleet which may result in
the putting outScf commission this
steamer before one year shall pass.
CAPTAIN Coston, Of the Accomack. and
Captain Parks, of The Poconfoke. were
2re-electea to serve one year. The retire
ment Of the steamer Chesa peake and the
SUBSTITUTION for hero schooners is con-
stempla ted. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-06
BRYAN ENDORSED.
Sixty-l7our Delegates From Pcnnsyl-
y,nia Instructed for III lin.

4 HARRISBURG. PA, April 5.-Thc sixty
four delegates from Pennsylvania to the
National Democratic Convention in Kan
sas City were instructed by to-days
State Convention to support William j.
Bryan for President. They are bound by
the unit rule. and cannot change to any
other Presidential asprant unless it be
so decided by a majority Of the delt ga
ton.
Tire platform strongly endorses Bryan's
candidacy. denounces the war policy of
the Mckinley administration and advo-
Gates numerous State reforms. II de-
nlands a law requiring the placing on the
free list Of every article of raw material
and manufactured product now used and
manufactured by any trust, monopoly or
combine