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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-18
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From Tuesdays Daily.
Mrs. William Bailey, of No. $50 Cen
ter avenue, is very ILL.,
Hon. George E. Taylor, of oska-
loosa, was in the city one day last
week.
Miss vella Weeks, of Omaha, Neb.,
is in the city visiting friends and rela-
tives.
J. P. Mitchell, of ST. Louis, has been
engaged as head waiter at the La
Clede hotel.
Mrs. George Johnson, of Mt. Pleas
ant, has removed to Ottumwa where
she will make her future home.
Robert Simms was in Keb yesterday
and arranged for two political meet
ings, one of them for tomorrow.
The colored knights of Pythias
have taken in % members during the
past month and desire so more.
Allen King, who was caught under
a falling brick arch while employed at
tn brick yard, is still unable to be
out
Der shop in South Ottumwa, and has
accepted position with Robert
Simms.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Howard, of
South Ottumwa, departed last week
for Bay City, Michigan, where they
will visit for short time, after which
they will go to San Jose California, to
make their future home.
Hon. George w. Woodson, of Much
akinock, was in the city Saturday and
his interview in the Courier was read
with interest by colored people. Mr..
Woodson will deliver an address at
the Turner hall October %, to which
ali are invited.
Harm Owens had the misfortune to
lose the end of his finger last Friday
at the packing house. He was cutting
meat and accidently severed the men,
Der. This is Mr.. Owens first accident
altho he has been employed at the
packing house for long time.
There was meeting of coiored re-
publicans at the Office of Attorney S.
q. Holton, on North Court street. last
Thursday Fifty men were present
who expressed determination to vote
for Mckinley and Lacey. These men
are stayers and may be depended
upon.
Joseph Hopkins addressed the col
ored voters at republican headquar-
tiers last week. Mr.. Hopkins is col
ored man employed as hookkeeper at
the packing house and handles the
subjects of politics in an able manner.
He was greeted with hearty applause
and his address greatly pleased his
hearers.
From Thursdays Daily.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the
Second Baptist church will meet at
the church this evening.
The Busy Bee club will give an en-
tertainment at the African Methodist
church this evening.
Mr.. Hamilton went to Des Moines
this morning where he will visit with
| his daughter.
Hon. George S.. Woodson held an
enthusiastic meeting at Keb last even
| ing. There was a good crowd present,
number attending from Ottumwa
The feeling seems to be that the col
ored men of Keb will stand by the ad-
ministration almost to a man. Mr..
Woodson says that the situation all
over the district is nearly all that
could be desired and is getting better
each day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-18
sona Recital.

On Friday evening, November 2, a
song recital will be given by Miss AL
berta Powell and pupils, assisted by
Miss Louise Wolf, reader The entire
proceeds will be given to the Willard
street M. E. church, in which building
it will be held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-18
Ccrdwood Wanted.

Will pay Sd cord for linn and cot
tonwood, sound clear body timber, ov-
er nine inches diameter, sawed TWEEN
:ty-seven inches long, barked but not
split. j. Seymour, Ottumwa,
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Semi Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESS.

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which the paper has been sent as we'll as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
changed to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-18

Fashionable dressmaking at Mrs
Shelton's school, lis w. I'd. Prices
reasonable.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-10-18

For the latest things in mems
shirts, collars, ties and socks call at
The Hub, the young mems store.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
THIS EDITOR is ACTIVE
At RIPE OLD AGE OF 50

George W. Vernon, president OF the
Republican Printing and Publishing
company. and editor-in-chief Of the
Daily Republican. passed the eightie.h
milestone in the journey OF life yester-
dal, as active as a great majority c.
the newspaper men of the state
Mr. Vernon is, perhaps, the eldest
man at the editorial desk in the c1un-
try. 1t is true that the infrmities Of
age have handicapped HIM somewhat
in the work. but he is to be found in
his office every day from o'clock in the
morning until 8 O'Clock in the evening
Varied have been his experiences dur
ing his long career as a journalist. and
interesting his "reminiscences. He
was born In West Chester in 1920. and
after obtaining a common school edu-
catlan he entered the government SER
vice as a mail carrier. which duty led
him over one hundred mile route and
return. The trip occupied two days and
was made On horseback aud in all
kinds Cf weather. He subsequently
learned the printing trade. and in 1916
came to this city and employed with
Columbus Penn Evans. the ownor and
editor Of the Republican. winch thon
was semi-weekly publicaticn. VIII p
a. Mexican war broke cut Mr. EVANS
enlisted, leaving Mr.. Vernon in charge
Of the paper Evans returned about
1S4S. but having been physically dis
abled IN the service of his country, was
unable to conduct the business. After
his death Mr. Vernon became owner o..
the paper, and has controlled it since
The Republican had its birth in the
Plunkett building, at the sOuthwes,
corner of Third and Market streets.
but the publication office subsequently
was. removed to the building now oc-
cupied by Charles E. Dubell Later il
was removed to the present location OF
the Daily Republican
Mr. Vernon, as one OF Delaware s
pioneer newspaper men, has graduated
many young men who have become
successful journalists. One of them to-
day occupies an editorial chair in the
New York Herald Office, another is a
special writer on the Philadelphia
Ledger. another is the owner of a pa
per in Denver. Colorado. and MT few
ar than a half dozen writer's ON the
local papers owe their early training
in the profession to him. Il may net
be amiss to say that one reporter on
the paper became a minister of the
Gospel By all his former employees
Mr.. Vernon is esteemed highly.
The only other man in the city who
has followed the newspaper business
and older than Mr.. Vernon is Caleb p
Johnosn. who will be 81 years of age
next February. He, however, has been
retired for many years.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
RED MEN NAME COMMITTEES
Great Sachem Of the Order Announces His
appointments

Following are the committees APP
pointed by the Great sachem, ]. o. r.
NJ. FOR the ensuing year.
State Of the Order-P s., John
White. Jr.. No s; p. s., w r. Carter,
No. 40: =. s.. S. Z. Reed, No. 80.
Constitution and Laws.-P, S.
Chares McInure. No. 4; p. s., George
M. Horn. No 6; =. S. Leonard +.
Helss, No
Finance. Mileage and Per nicm.-P.
.G. S., George C Guthrie, No. o. p. s..
.T W. Young, No. a. T. S, II. a.
Houston No 40.
press--P. S.. w. IA. kramer 80. o,
r. S.. Wilhom Carter, No "a, z. s..
Charles Crop. No. !.
Reports and Credentials-P g. s..
George c. Maris No. 6: p. S., II. "
Evans, no. 81; p. g.. John E. Daisy
No. 20.
Appeals and Grievances -P. G. S.,
William n Taylor No. 4; p s..
Charles H. Hudson. No 80, =. s., J..
II. w Follansbee, No. ~
Aged. INDECENT and hhrm.-P c. s.,
Aubrey Vandcyer No. q; r. s., G. NJ.
Almond. NJ. d.. No. a.; p G. r., John
l.. Thompson No. o.
Trustees -P c.. r.. w. G. c.
Knowles No. IS; p. s., Edward Say
res 80 0; P S. George Schenerman,
No. 49,
Evening journal., 1900-11-14

thereby for a most useful and enjoy
able life work,
Finally, there is open to those who
wish all the advantages Of a full col
lege course and also wish to work
either on the farm or in some line Of
allied scientific work, a four years
course OF training in agriculture which
includes the general training that
every educated man ought to have as
well as the special study of agriculture
and the sciences upon which its sue
cessful practice is based.
There are not a few young men in
the state who sooner or later will be
called upon to manage large estates,
and who wish such an education as
shall enable them to be leaders among
men. but will fit them for conducting
large farms in a profitable manner
Others, not possessed of land, but
having a love for farming desire to
fit themselves for future work in that
line
The experience Of past years shows
that there is no better outlook for men
who are properly equipped than is Of
fered to the graduates of our agricul-
tural courses.
The demand for good men OF that
sort has never been filled.
The increase in agricultural students
in the colleges Of the country has been
felt In Delaware. and more young men
are now in the regular agricultural
courses OF our college than ever before
in It's history.
The teaching force in the agricultu-
raj department has been strengthened
and the college is continually increas.
ing its facilities for instruction in this
line
The president Of the college will be
glad to correspond with anyone who
wishes more detailed information CON
corning any OF the courses offered.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
Baltimore ~ Ohio Railroad EIcctl o.
mobile Service at New York. PhiIa-
delphia. Washlngton and Chicnao

Electromobiles of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad meet all Royal Blue
Line trains on arrival at New York
city Philadelphia. Washington or Chi
cago.
The automobiles are OF the latest
electric pattern, provided with mxur-
ious seats, electric lights. etc. A
pamphlet fully describing the service.
swing rates and FUN information. is
distributed on All trains approaching
either Of the cities, and passengers de-
string any special class of vehicle can
have same in readiness ON arrival. II
they viii notify tho conductor Of the
train IN ample time TO telegraph ahcad
for the ervicc.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
READY FOR THE BAZAAR
Great Things Expected From the
supper aud New England Bake

The supper ON Friday evening at the
Y. N. G. A. bazaar az the New-Century
Club this week promises TO be an en-
j0yable anair A number OF tables
have been engaged and large number
OF prominent citizens viii be enter
tained Mrs j. Ernest Smith las a
large committee 40 work preparing
for IT,
The New England bake on Saturday
viii be a rare opportunity for house
wives TO lay in "a supply OF cakes pies,
ETC.. for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The chairman. Mrs. H. h Ward has n
large and enthusiastic committee at
work and they promise to give every
visitor the best TO be had. The bazaar
will be open every morning and at-
ternoon to give tho public an oppor-
tunity 10 purchase any OF the articles
on display
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
Imnrnrlnr park walLs

are engaged in grading and tarring the
walks Ia Brandywlne Park beyond the
wire bridge. The driveway In that sec
ton of the park is about completed.
aad earth Is now be.ng placed In the
roadbed
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
Died OF Dlphtherla

Edith. the f-year-old daughter Of
Leonard r. and Elsie Thorp, Of No.
1902 Monroe street, died on Saturday
night Of diphtheria Residents in the
ueighborhood are considerably alarm
ed. rs. on account OF tho house not he
ing nuarantinod. tho nature Of the
ehilds malady was unknown. and sew
eral children we're in the Thorn homo
the day Of the little girls death.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
Terms or LealslAtors

During the discussion In the Superior
Court yesterday as e. the proper per-
sons TO whom the certificates OF cleo
tion should be forwarded. it was
brought out that the terms OF the mem
bers Of the Legislature begin on tha
day following electi-n.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
Three Cnses Tried

Judge Cochran had little business 20
dispose Of In city Court this morning
as but three eases were on the docket
f-r trial Robert Rambo and Alfred
Thomas. drunk. were each fined 81 ami
costs. Bernard g. McVey charged
with dlsorderly conduct, was dis
missed
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
W nnl Colonel w,ck,rshem ArpoInled

Efforts are being made IN have Gov
snor-elect John uunn appoint Former
Colonel Pusey Wickeraham 10 be
adiutant- general TO succeed General
Garrett J. Hart, whose term will e1-
Tg1.sll
Evening journal., 1900-11-14

CATARRHAL HEADACHES That
dull. wretched pain IN the head Just
over the eyee Is cne of The eurcat e.gne
that the seeds NJ catsrrh have been
sown, and it's your warning to admin
lister the quickest ana surest treat
ment to prevent the seating g this
dreaded malady. Dr Agrew's Catarrhal
Powder will step all pain in te- min
utes. and cure. 80 conts.-61. .
Sold by Miller Drug Co., lo2 Market
hnd n. B. Danforth, Market and Sec
ond streets.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
Nriao nIen tn Entcrtain

James Young Conclave. No. 2. Hep
tasophs. or Seven Wise Men, will give
literary and musical entertainment
in Odd Fellows Hall, Third and King
streets. this eyening.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
win PLAY Chrstor Hirn sohooI

The High School will play the
strong Chester High sohool team on
Union street grounds to-morrow az
.ternoon At ESQ oclock.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
rroller cars .far Bnildinga

Complaint IS made that the heaVy
cars now being run over the local troll
ley lines jar buildings locatcd al-ng
these lines.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
Cheap Rates 90 tho West via b. 4
on. II

seeoud-class rates to the West have
been greatly reduced Tickets will be
sold November 13, 20 and n. For full
particulars apply 10 II. a. Miller Pas
senger Agent, Delaware Avenue Sta.
tion, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
lndoor ExercIses in y. II. Q. a.

In the T. N. c. A. gymnasium the
first Of a series of indoor sports viii
be held on November p.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14

Beniaunfn Foote Voted for Thirteen
Benjamin rtoto. a b@ilih in the
Court House. has voted at thirteen
presidential elections, beginning in
1852.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
wants Her Proncrlr no,nrncn

| nited States Court Crirr John r..
Gallahcr has received letter from
Mrs. G. G. Raymonde. who was arrest
ed here with hor husband. charged
with fraudulently using the mails. but
afterward dismissed. requesting the re-
turn Of her property that was confis-
Gated Mrs. RaymOnde. who is With
her parents ia Reading says that after
a hard struggle she has abandoned the
m5rphne habit Her husband IS ia
jail 10 Philadelphia. awaiting trial.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14

For a Cold ia the Head. Laxative
Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14
Witch Hazel Pile Cure

In suppository iforml
FOR The prompt relief and cure OF
BLIND. BLEEDING. PROrRUDINO
and ITCHING PILES.
These supp0sitorics, are convenient,
cleanly and most effective in convey
ing their valuable medicinal properties
directly To the parts primarily affect
ed, thereby reducing internal irrita-
tion by their soothing and healing
properties which Is very difficult 70
reach with any ointment or salve.
They can be sent by mail Price,
soc. per box.
z. JAMES BELT,
Cor. Sixth and rIarISet Streets.
Evening journal., 1900-11-14

IHuWdb I. ontl VIII ClmmfnCc n
weeks enlargement az the Grand
Opera Hstse. beginning Monday. No
yember 19, in his new play. "Thc
Voice Of Nature. written by Theodore
kremer The Voice Of Nature" is "a
Russian play and Is filled with iho
sentiment conspiracy and intrigue in
cidental 20 that picturesque region. Mr..
Shea WI also present his great sue
cess, Dr. JeSyll and Mr. Hyde" OF
Wednesday evening only.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-06
Emperor Said to Have Been Muir.
dered by Prince Tuan.
is EMPRESS DOWAGER MAD?
Report That Chlsess Forces Are Once More
10 Possession Of TIen Tsln- Prince u
Organizing Monster Army to Put
Down the Rebellion,

LONDON. July s.-There are wh,s-
pers Of startling rumors in the native
quarters, and Il must not be forgot
ten that the telegraph lines. on which
alone the news can come. are solely in
the hands Of the Chinese. Native ru-
mors are likely to have their source
on a solid basis and native officials
are believed to be preparing the way
for a reception Of news Of the greatest
crime Of the century.
The safety Of all foreigners in North
China" says one report. depends upon
the prompt action Of the Japanese
Japan has 7o,OOO troops ready but is
prevented from sending them to China
by international jealousles.e
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-06

PARIS, July s.-A dispatch from che
Foo. dated today. says:
~Tien Tsin is still surrounded by an
overwhelming number Of Chinese who
are trying TO cut the communications
OF the international forces. whose po-
sition is very dangerous. The allied
troops. numbering 1900 men, have
succeeded. with difficulty. in prevent
ing, by strategetic measures. an assault
by the Chinese, whose artillery great
ly outnumhered the European guns.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-06

" tnS Niunese, whose artillery great
ly outnumhered the European guns.
LONDON. July 5.-The oft-repeated
story Of the murder OF all the whites in
Pekin is being retold today. with cir
cumstantiality that almost convfnces
those who have hitherto refused 10
credit the sickening tales. The only
hopeful feature OF the evil news Is the
fact that it comes from Chinese sources
at Shanghai. but 1t is realized that even
If the tragedy has not yet been enact
ed. 1t cannot long be delayed unless
help comes from unknown sources.
Even the holding Of Tien Tsin against
the overwhelming hordes now seems
to be very remote possibility, while
the safety Of our treaty ports is ser
icusly threatened.
A dispatch from Che Foo, dated yes
terday. voices the fear that In view
of the lmmlnence OF the summer rains,
it will be impossible for the Joint
forces to advance 70 Pekin until au-
tumn.
According TO reports from Shanghai,
the Chinese army. on march south
ward from Pekin. has reached Lofa.
This is presumably General Nieh 81
Chang's force en- route to attack Tien
Tsin
A force of $4,000 Chinese from Lu
Tai has appeared northeast Of Tien Tsin
and is reported to have been driven
back by tie combined forces Of Rus
sia and Japan. The losses OF the in
ternatiorals were heavy.
The native city when captured was
a horrible spectacle. Chinese bodies "
ing thick around the guns.
The situation in Kwang Tung (or
eastern provinees) grows worse.
Ii Hung Chang is said to be try
ing to raise force of 100000 militia.
Anarchy is widespread in the PROV
ince of Shan Tung. in spite of the
efforts Of Yuan shika. the governor,
to control the revolt. Happily, band
OF thirty-five American and other mis-
sionaries reached Tsin Tau safely on
July s.
Viceroy Liu is reported to be freely
executing disturbers of the peace at
Nankin.
The German chamber Of commerce
of Shanghai has warned Emperor wiz
liam not to underestimate the gravity
of the situation. but to send troops
proportionate with the forces of the
other powers.
LONDON. July 5.-A statement Is
published in Berlin that the Chinese
have already taken Tien Tsin, but a
cable dispatch from Shanghai, dated
July 4, shows that according to the
latest advices the city is still in the
hands of The International troops.
though the Chinese forces continue
their attempt to isolate them, as they
did at Pekin. They were receiving
accessions. many troops ar
riviRg from Manchuria
The dispatch adds that Colonel Wog-
ack, commanding the Russians at Tien
rsin, was almost exhausted He had
been three days and nights in the sad
lie directing the operations.
PARIS. July 5.-The French consul
1t Che Foo telegraphs that China
nan who left Pekin on June 25 reports
hat all the ministers and residents
we're then assembled at the British
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-06

PARIS. July 5.-The French consul
at Che Foo telegraphs that a China
man who left Pekin on June 25 reports
that all the ministers and residents
were then assembled at the British
legation, the French, German and Jap
anese legations were guarded by their
own attachments, and Pinchon. the
French minister and his wife were well.
Continued on Fourth Pare.,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-07-06

Continued on Fourth Page.)
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-01-26
Clean Up.

The beautiful weather we are
now having inspires the farmer,
the merchant, and all classes of
people with the fact that spring.
time approacheth, and it is time
TO begin to formulate plans for
the culture Of the fields, the beau
tify ing of their homes and places
of business with shade trees, and
by general cleaning up Of the
filth and rubbish that threatens
their health. The people of Sa
vannah should not letanother two
months pass by without a general
cleaning up of the streets, allies
abd :esidence portion of town,
wherever needed, if they would
have a pnrer atmosphere to
breathe, aud good health to pre-
vail.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-01-26
Year of Elections.

An early primary or convention
should be the demand Of the can
didates who are ont for off ,es
that are to he filed by popular
election next August in Hardin
County.
The year 1900, is to be thickly
larded with elections, and the
primaries or conventions for the
county elections should be gotten
out of the way in time to permit
the boys TO concentrate their
minds on other affairs that will
require attention later.
The elections of the year will
include o sheriff, trustee and as.
SCISSORS, all the magistrates of the
county, the constables in oil the
civil districts and the school d..
rectors in all the school districts
There will be election of the
members of the Legislature, which
practically involves election Of
United States Senator to succeed
Senator Turley. The State Off
GERS are to be elected. And will
come the national election.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-01-26
For Advertisers.

If the home merchants will
keep his neighbOrs in.
formed on what he has 10 sol!
and convince them that he can
sell as cheap as any one else, he
will get the trade. The man
makes Il serious mistake who sits
down and SAYS: "Oh everybody
knows me. I've been here forty
years, and they all know that |
keep dry goods and groceries and
axle gre ase." That is just The
trouble neighbors. They all
know thai you keep them. If you
convince them that you sell these
articles, you can do some business.
Everybody knows that grocery
keeps sugar aud coffee, but i!
he keep still and tries to conceal
the fact, they don't know whether
he sells at wartime prices or has
goods as low in price as his com.
petitors. The only way to make
people know you are alive and
dong business at the old stand is
to advertise constantly. Don't
advertise for two weeks and quit
for two months and then expect
business to flow as u result Of
your little squirt. After a while
the people will get acquainted
with your name and begin to look
for your advertisements to see
what you have to say-Brandon
News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-01-26
Pleasant Voyage.

Several letters have been re-.
cei,ed by the friends Of Judge
and Mrs. l.. ID. Patterson sine e
their arrival in Europe. They
sailed from New York Dec. 10th
and arrived at Gibraltar Dec Goth
after voyage Of ten days. The
Judge showed himself to be a
good sailor and did not suffer in
the slightest from sea sickness.
Mrs. Patterson however was not
so fortunate. On their arrival at
Gibraltar they changed their plans
slightly and decided to spend q
couple of weeks in travelling
through Span, taking in the
Moorish Palace. From Spain
they go to Naples ana Rome
whence they leave with a pleas
ant party for Palestine and the
East.