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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
sLANDEn GASES Ar GKlsNELL.
Young Women Must Prove Alleged
Statements AbOut n ComDaniOn

Grinnell, June ESPECIAL Five
persons of the feminine persuasion
We're served with notices the last of
the week that at the next term of the
district court they and each one of
them would be given an opportunity to
substantiate certain statements made
by them concerning the moral charac-
ter of a clerk in j. A. Stone & Co.'s
dry goods store, named Miss Rule. The
lady in question is daughter of James
Rule, formerly in the hardware busi-
nessin this city and man of good re-
pute, as is also his family. In the
store as assistants besides Miss Rule
were two other girls and a young man
named Chas. Curtis. One of the state
ments made was to the effect that Cur
tis. by the way married man, had
escorted Miss Rule home from the
store at II o'clock at night, but on
running the story down it proved to
be the fact that on the night i'll ques-
tion the store was kept open until an
unusual hour and Mr.. Stone himself
escorted the lady to her home. OF
course. in case of this kind all sorts
of rumors are in circulation, but two
facts are prominent, that all kinds of
charges have been made in regard to
the girl by those who could know alb
solutely nothing of what they were
talking. The cases now brought in
court are for SANDER.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
BRYAN DOES NoTLlKE IT.
Says Republican Platform IL Eyidenc,
OEPartyes DcceptiOn

=
Milwaukee, June William Jen-
nings Bryan, in an interview on the
train enroute to Chicago today, when
asked his opinion 80 The, Philadelphia
platform said: The Philadelphia plat-
form is theGbest evidence thus far Civ
en- of the deception attempted by the
republican party. Taken in connection
with the speeches made at the con-
ventioh it shows that the party's plat
form of 1896 was a deliberate fraud, as
far as promises of international bime-
tallism were concerned; that the party's
attitude ON the trust question is insin-
cere and that the party is not willing
to state its attitude on the Philippines
question and invite the Judgment of
the people. Nothing was more mani-
fest in the, convention than the mill
tary spirit, yet, the convention did not
dare to endorse the demand of the pre-
sident in 1896 for a standing army of
100000 men,"
Mr.. Bryan stigmatizes as absolutely
without foundation all stories to the
effect that there have been any differ
ences between himself and National
Chairman Jones, declaring all such
stories fabrications, pure and simple.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
AMERICANS AmBUsHED.
Expedition UP Tasayan River Results
Dixastrously to Our Troops.

Washington, July 23.-The war de-
partment8hasSthe following from Mac
Arthur: 'Manila-A detachment of
four officers and a hundred men of the
Fortisth infantry, which left Tagayan
June 13 on a reconnaissance up the Ia
gayan river, was that morning, am
bushed by insurgents in strong po-
sition. Fifty men were sent to rein
force from Tagayan, but could not
take the position and troops withdrew
to a coast post.
Killed: Robert II. Coles, j. n. Hay
wood, Fred Hollaway, John L. Pei
ham, Frank Salisbury, Company III;
Corporal Jesse G. Moody, Michael j.
McQuirk, Company NJ.
Wounded: Captain Walter B. Eli
oft, slight, Company i; Chaplain Tho
mas Miller, Company 81, slight; jeff
Etfig, James w. Jeffries, Roxie Wheat
on, George Hollirif, Murley Phillips,
John w. Smith, Edwin f. Williams,
George w. Wells, Lex NJ. Kantsrs.
Missing: Sergeant William North
cross, Company III.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
FlLlplNos no AID MAC ARTHUR.
Former Rebel Leaders Agree to Ask
AguiDaIsio TO Cease Warfare.

Manila, June 23.--Two hundred Fill
ipinos met in Manila TO determine
honorable and decorous methods OF se-
curing peace. The results were sub
mitted to General Macarthur, who ac-
cepted them.
The leaders of the meeting will
use their influence to induce Aguinaido
to accept the arrangements. Ii they
are successful, which they hope to be,
they believe Agrinaldo will issue orders
in conjunction with the American au-
thorities for the cessation of hostil-
tiles.
The meeting, which was the first OF
the kind since the days Of the Filipino
congress, was composed Of the distinct
ly revolutionary element, The 'Americ-
anists'. being lacking. Thirty poli+-
ical prisoners were released from Jail
in order to attend.
1t was pointed out that the questions
to be considered were military and
civil, the military being concerned
with cessation of hostilities ana
the civil with a determination of the
political status of the Eilipinos. The
immediate object of the meeting was
to effect peace, and subsequently the
leaders could consult with the civil
commission as to political matters.
1t was evident that Senor Paterno
was convinced that 9he could obtain
Aguinaldo's sanction to a peace based
upon the following clauses, which af
ter four hours were unanimously ac-
eepted as compatible with an honor
able peace:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
STRUCK BY FAST MAIL.
Fatal Accident on Burlington Tracks
Near Melrose Saturday Evening.

Abba, June 25.--(SpeciaD The town
of Melrose and vicinity were shocked
by terrible accident Saturday even
ing when the east bound fast mail of
the G., B. & O., due at that place about
1855 p. m., ran into the team and
spring wagon of Dennis Dinneen on the
crossing just at the edge of town on
the wagon road leading south of that
place, instantly killing Denny Dinneen,
a nephew of Dennis Dinneen, who was
himself thrown SO violently from the
vehicle that he is now lying in criti-
cal condition, having received severe
spinal injuries and bruises about the
head and neck. Daniel Ryan and John
Dinneen were also in the wagon but
they miraculously escaped with but a
few severe bruises. The men had been
in town during the afternoon and had
just started home to where they live,
about five miles south of Melrose
where on reaching the crossing they
were overtalen. A view of the rail
road from the wagon road approach is
shut off by big houses and trees so
that an approaching train cannot be
seen until the crossing is reached. The
men had driven up on the crossing and
when they discovered the train were
unable to get'over or back off the road
before they We're struck. The train
was travelling at a fifty mile gait and
the engine struck the team and the
front end of the wagon with terrific
force. Denny Dinneen, who was driv-
ing and sitting in the front seat, was
thrown with such terrible force from
his place against the end of the cattle
guard fence that his body was cut
.completely in two about the center of
the abdomen, his lower limbs were
picked up fully twenty feet from the
place where the upper part of his body
was thrown and the internal organs
were torn out and scattered all over the
ground. Dennis Dinneen, uncle OF
Denny, man about ,55 years old, who
was also sitting in the front seat on
the side farther from the engine, was
thrown from his place high over the
engine and fell on the side of the road
embanlSment. His head and neck were
frightfully cut and injured and it is
feared that he is injured internally to
such an extent that he cannot recover.
Daniel Ryan and John Dinneen We're
in the back part of the wagon and
were thrown out on the ground so vi
olently that they were for time un-
conscious but fortunately they escap.
ed with nothing more serious than
some severe bruises. The horses were
instantly killed.
The funeral of Denny Dinneen was
held at 10 o'clock this morning, and
the coroner's inquest will also be held
today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Fusion plan In Monroe.

Abba, June sS.-(speciaD D-Very quiz
city and without the knowledge of
outsiders the leaders of the pcpulistic
and democratic forces of the county
met together in the court house Thurs
day afternoon and bshind closed doors
laid their plans for he fusion of the
two parties in the fall campaign. OH
GERS were appointed and political lnar-
ters generally discussed. The large
number of leading democrats and pop
ulists of the county who visited Abba
Thursday is accounted for by this ex.
PLANTATION.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Census mt Fa,rficld.

Fairfield, June 25.-The census enun,-
orators of the city are about thru
with the taking of the census. They
have one more week, and will use this
in picking up those who were missed
in the canvass before. The population
of the city will reach about 4,750 peo-
pie. This may be swelled to 4,soO. but
it is not likely. The growth of the
city has been in the third and second
wards. The eastern part of the city
has not grown any in the past ten
years in the matter of population. but
the western part OF the city has lH-
creased considerably.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Cedar Rapid. Lose. water Case.

yinton, June 25.-In the case of the
Cedar Rapids Water company VS.. the
City of Cedar Rapids. Iowa, which has
been on trial in the district court mere
for the past three weeks Oh change q
venue froms Linn. district court, the
Jury Saturday rendered a verdict
awarding the water company the sum
of $11 ,OO4,737, which is the full amount
claimed of the city on water rentals
due and unpaid. The case has been
one of the most closely contested cases
that has ever been tried in this court,
nearly every attorney Of both Cedar
Rapids and Vinton being engaged on
one or the other Of the sides.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Predicted That Wheat Will
Reach Dollar Mark.
COUNTY CROP
Acreage Somewhat Larger Than Usual,
and Yfeid will BE Good Farmers
of Iowa will Mako Much
Money on wheat.

One dollar wheat in st. Louis and
Chicago markets has been predicted if
the present hot and dry weather con-
tinues its havoc on the crop in the
north for another week. Hon. A. w.
buchanan, of the firm of Jones & Bu-
chanan, made the assertion this morn
ing that unless there was immediate
relief from the prevailing condition
that wheat. which has so suddenly ad-
vanced to near the 80 mark, will go
even higher.
In Wapello county the condition or
outlook for a crop is all right. The
only thing is there is a very small ac-
reags, as usual. but those who have
any wheat at all stand a pretty good
prospect of realizing handsomely on
the crop. There has not been as many
acres OF wheat nor has the crops been
as good in Wapello county for years,
as it is this summer. Taking the state
in general, the crop will be about two
thirds what it was last year. This is
due to the fact that at the seeding
time last fall there was too much dry
weather, and the damage to the spring
wheat in the northern part of the state
during the past four weeks.
Iowa raised thirty million bushels of
wheat last year, and while Wapello
county will, in all probability, produce
more than her quota of that total
again this year, yet the crop in gener-
al will be short. Mr.. Buchanan said
advices received by his firm show that
there will be general shortage thru
out the wheat states. 1T is estimated
that the total wheat crop of the Unit
ed States will be less than 100000, 900
bushels while last year it was 6oo,ooo,-
| 600.
Mr.. Buchanan said there is very lit
tie old wheat in this county, besides q
few cars that are being held for the
advance. In fact" he continued
there is very little in Iowa. July
wheat has advanced from 66h cents
I per bushe. to 81 cents in the last two
weeks, and while do not believe it
will reach the dollar mark in this city
yet I predict it for Chicago and st.
Louis markets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

Salt Lake, Utah, June 25.- Brigham
II. Roberts, who a few months ago
claimed seat in the house Of repre-
sentatiyes. Oh Saturday came for sen-,
tence under a conviction of polygamy.
Judge Norrell sentenced him to pay q
fine of $3.50 or be imprisoned in the
county jail for $50 days. Execution Of
the sentence was stayed thirty days so,
as to give Roberts chance to appeal.
He still hopes to escape in the supreme
court on a technicality.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Deputv s,,erifrs KILLED.

Wichita, Kas., June 25.-Sheriff Neal
Morrison was wounded and two of his
deputies killed today, near Cloud Chief,
Oklahoma, while pursuing George Cas-
ey and Mckee. who broke Jail at Ara
pahoe.
At Granite, Greer county, Cattle In
spector Gilmore, Bill Anderson and an
other man and woman were engaged
in IA game of cards. A quarrel ensued
and Gilmore shot and killed his three
assailants.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
centerville Editor Marr,ed.

Centerville, June 23.-At the ]. w.
Williams home here Thursday evening
occurred the marriage OF Miss Lena
Williams to .Tasepi, C. Huston. editor
prominent here. Rev. r. c. Brooks
performed the ceremony. The attend
ants were Miss l'onnell, Of Chicago,
arl G. d. Reimers, OF Davenport. The
couple lett l:iSt evening Tor thres.
weeks visit in tla east.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Library for NIu.catine.

Muscatine, June 25.-The city council
of this place has decided to accept the
Musser library offer. p. II. Musser,
a lumber dealer, offered to erect pub
lie building here, to cost not less than
$4,000, if the city would vote q tax
for it's maintainance. The council de-
cided that the proposirlon should be
put to vote July ~, and that the
women should have a vote. 1t is ex-
pected that the proposition will carry.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

S1.S0 at Pittsburg, leaving only rails
and tin plates which have not been re-
duced from the highest point. The
rail works are crowded far ahead, and
the question in tin plates depends
largely upon wages. Eastern bar is
reduced to 1.55 cents and steel bars to
S1.5O at Pittsburg, with a general shut
ting down of works expected July l..
Hoops are quoted there at 2.25, and
No. % black sheets at cents, buyers
asking only for small lots. There is a
wide range of quotations for merchant
steel, and the lower prices named for
pipe have only started the demand a
little, as buyers expect yet lower quo
tations. Minor metals are also quiet,
with small transactions.
Weekly Bank state IN ent.
New York, June 23.- The weekly
bank statement follows: Surplus re-
serve decrease, 1.o71,9o0; loans inc
creased, $25,900; deposits decreased $l.-
7S7,600. The banks now hold $15,526,-
$50 in excess of legal requirements.
Wheat Scars.
Chicago, June 23.--Wheat, in a pam
icky whirl, scared to IS within an hour
and q quarter at the opening of the
board OF trade today The northwest
is still without rain and it is reported
that high temperatures prevail thru
out the stricken district. The crop re-
ports are sensationally bad, mostly re-
porting a third of a crop as the outside
possibility. July opened wild, 2552a 0l3 2s
over yesterdays at 6 to Z. Heavy buy
ing orders from the northwest were i'll
the pit but the pressure from realizing
longs forced the market back TO 511s.
The dip brought out more buying and
some cessation of liquidation. Foreign
ers were credited with free. covering.
July under this pressure rallied sharp
ly and assembled to 8. On profit taking
it reacted to rs.
Flowing Under tho Wheat.
Duluth, June 23.-Oliver Dalrymple
the big wheat grower of North Dakota
writes his son here as follows: Ter
days ago / wrote you one-third of the
spring wheat crop had been DESTROYED
by drought. now am OF opinion tha'
two-thlrds of the crop is killed beyond
redemption. The Grandin farm is
running sixty plows in the wheat
fields. I shall start plows tomorrow,
and nearly all spring wheat farmers
will be blowing under wheat next week
unless heavy rains come.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
ASKS AN ARMISTICE.
Chinese Minister Wants US to Stop
Sending Troops.
ASKS

Washington, June 25.-1he Chinese
minister today asked an armistice in
sending American troops to China,
based on the assurances Of the Chinese
vlceroys that they can maintain order.
President Mckinley, while aclknowl-
edging qualification at these assurances
made known to the minister that the
United States cannot relax its efforts
60 get troops to points where it's of
hclals are considered in danger.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Received Probably Fatal. blow.

Sioux City, June 25.-William Kelly,
formerly a. packing house employe
at South Omaha, was injured perhaps
fatally in Sioux City by a terrific blow
on the head, delivered it lis thought,
bv w. A. Condron or his btother, John
Condron, both Of whom are under ar
rest at the city jail. The injured man
As at the Samaratin hospital and is
conscious, but very low,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Boy,. Hand cru.hed on:

Columbus Junction, June 25.-At Ere.
donia, one mile east OF this place, Sat
urday, Willie Brock, the eieven-year-
old son of George Brock, foreman of
a bridge gang on the B., G. r. & n.
had his right hand run over .nd
crushed so badly that it mad to be am
.putated at the wrist. He was indulg-
ing in jumping on the cars when th.
accident happened.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
DEATH BY LIGHTNING.
Ray Locke, of Creson, struck Down by
n Bolt.

Creston, June 23.-Ray Locke, the 8.
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Locke, residing near Kent, was struck
by lightning Thursday night during a
heavy electrical storm and killed
With his-twin brother he was playing
in the yard and, obeying the summons
of his mother, startaa for the house.
Enroute he was struck and killed. His
brother, who remained aader a tree,
was uninjured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
MANY CASUALTIES.
Heavy Loss OF Life in Recent Troubles
in yarna

Sofia, June 23.-It transpires that
ninety were killed and 372 wounded
in the recent conflict between the
troops and peasants in thc Narna dis
trict. A state of siege has been pro-
claimed in the districts OF Varna, Sum-
la, Tirnovia, Rasgrad, Rustchuk, and
RistoyatZ.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Edttor Of Chicago Chronicle Dead

Chicago, June s5.-Martin j. Russell,
one of the proprietors and editor of
the Chicago Chronicle, died last night
at Mackinac Island of complication
Of diseases.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
sn,na. an.ton Failure.

4 New Aoii>, June 25.-The failure Of
Dennis Perkins & Co. was today aa-
nounced on the cotton exchange. ThG
failure is small.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Ployrins Under tho wheat.
NEXT COME DEmocRATs.
Speculation Centers on the Nomination
for Vice President.

Washington, June 23.-Nvith the re-
publican nominations settled the con-
tentions of politicians Of both parties
has turned to the probable action OF
the deFlocratic party. The admins
tration people want to know what they
will have to go against;a the opposition
is figuring on the best way to beat the
republican game.
AS to the nomination of Bryan there
appears to be more uncertainty than
there was of the nomination of Nc.
Kinley.
The speculation all centers in the
vice presidency, and the talk at pres
ent is of Charles A. Towne and David
b. Hill. The former is the nominee
of the populists, having been selected
at their convention held at Sioux
Falls, South Dakota about month
ago.,
The question which promises to di-
vide the Democratic convention next
month is whether it will be better to
accept the populist nominee orSto come
to New York and by selecting Hill
make working alliance with the
eastern wing of the democratic party.
The talk of Hill is very general, and
the nomination of Roosevelt has made
a strong argument to the appeals Of
the Hill advocates. They are now say
ing that it is imperative that a man
be selected from the east, preferably
from New York, to contest for the 81
electoral votes of that stale.
Democrats Suspect u Coup.
The democratic leaders profess to be-
'lieve that the selection of Roosevelt
was dictated by the administration in
consequence of fear lest New York
go democratic.
In order to conceal the real motive,
they say. the managers maneouvereu
so it would appear that the demand for
Teddy came from the west, and the ac-
ton of Kansas in getting first into line
was the result of quiet tip from the
inside. g
The alleged apprehension for New
York will be an important element
for determining the action of the
democratice convention. IS
But it is only incidental to the main
argument that it will fe well to take
some action to harmonic and unite
the so-called conservative and, radical
wings OF the party. The democrats
of the west are classed as the radicals,
and those of the east-of whom the
gold democrats are considerable por-
tion-are classed as the conserys.
tives.
The problem is to hold the votes 81
the party in the west and to win
back those in the east. 1t is felt that
Bryan will do the former, and it is N.
gued that Hill would do the latter.
The leaders of both parties are be.
ginning to realize that she events OF
the past four years have wrought III
almost complete political revolution. .
The general principles for which the
two parties now stand ale the reverse
of those of the last campaign. At least
this is going to be the claim of the
democrats, and it is one which they
will emphasize strongly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Foreign Ministers and For
eigners Protected by Chi
nese Government.
WILL FAVE PEKING.
Further Pal ,ors of Bombardment
ofTIen Tsis .lIef Being Rushed
From s.-wnl Have
eighk

Paris, June 25.-The French consul
general at Shanghai reports that the
Chinese minister Of railroads has in
formed him that all the foreign min
listers and foreigners at Pel1ing were
safe last Tuesday and that they are
preparing to leave with the authority
of the Chinese government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
army Omcer b,;es.

London, June s2.-Captain George f.
Towle, U. S. A., retired, Is dead, aged
l65.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26

New York, June 25.-The Journals
Che Foo dispatch says: "The Chinese
bombardment of Tien Tsin set fire to
the mission buildings first. The fire
spread to the native city and destroyed
everything. The attacking force, well
supplied with modern artillery. has
been pressing the small allied force
hard. Already 100 are dead. Relief is
being rushed from Taku but the col
nmn will have to fight it's way thru a
1 big Chinese army. The British store
ship has arrived at Che Foo with thirty
refugees from Tong Shan, including
Kinder. Parsons and Mrs. Parsons.
Pei-Tai-Ho, where 200 foreigners had
summer residences. has been aban-
doned. KempH had conference Sum-
day with Consul Fowler and the cap
tains of the Nashville and Yorktown.
The local governor of Che Foo, who
was present, promised that there
should be no uprising here against for
eigners and gave other assurances. The
governor of this province has decided
not to, join the rebels and has issued a
i5s,roclalna tion decreeing protection to
Americans and Europeans. Captain
Bayly. of the British cruiser at Taku,
signalled the American captains yes
terday: ''Thank God the Russians are
here otherwise we should have all been
murdered" )"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-06-26
Vacation May he Longer.

This year extensive demands are be-
ing made without approach to settle
ment as yet in many of the branches
of business, so that the summer vaca-
fion may be more extensive and in
some lines longer than usual. There
will be time TO work off excessive
stocks for in some lines and to adjust
prices to a new basis for the latter
half of the year.
In iron and steel progress toward
that end was made when the structural
producers week ago reduced the pri-
ces of beams to $1.9O and angles to