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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Pork Packing Mt sioux city.

Sioux City, May 7.-Such strides has
Sioux City made within the last year
that at the close of business April 80
reports show that it stands among the
first ten packing companies of the
country, and that only one city's re-
ceipts of hogs exceeded it's receipts
that of Chicago, which was only 1000
ahead of Sioux City. From a capacity
in 1899 for killing 2,4Oo hogs per day,
the plants now have capacity in 1899
for killing 5000 hogs in winter, when
there is outside refrigeration, and 1000
hogs daily in summer. This increase
promises to continue but in less agile
jumps.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10

Marshalltown, sIay s.-The small
poN situation in Marshalltown was
brought to focus by the board Ct
health late Saturday night, when It
met and decided in sudden fit of
hvsteria to close temporarily the
churches, public schools and theaters,
and dispense with all unnecessary pub
lie gatherings. The meeting lasted
two hours, from 10 until IL, and
there were present all of the members
except Mayor Pierce, who was absent
from the city, DR.. Harris, chairman
of the health and sanitation commit
tee of the council, and Mr.. Henry.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Found Dead In a buggy,

Fairfield, May S.-Albert Lind
boom, a prominent resident and farm
err near Salina, was found dead in his
buggy yesterday morning at farm
house not far from his home. 1t is
supposed that he died of heart dis
ease because there was nothing to in
dictate that any violence had been done
to him. He had been down in Davis
county looking at some farms aud
was on his way home. He stopped in
this city Sunday evening and ate a
lunch and seemed to be in good health
and his untimely death comes as i.
severe shock and blow to his many
friends and relatives. No coroner's in
quest was had because there can be
no doubt but that he died natural
death.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
The Neeiev Case.

Washington, May Shy Associated
Press THE only matter of interest
before the cabinet meeting today was
the alleged shortage in the account of
Charles L. Neeley, formerly treasurer
of the postoftice department in Cuba.
Neeley was arrested in Rochester, and
the question arose whether the United
States or Cuba is responsible for the
defalcation. 1t seems to be the opin-
ion of the members of the cabinet
that this government is responsible
for the shortage and can proceed
against Neeley's bondsmen for the
amount involved. 1t is practically set
tied that Neeley will be taken back to
Havana for trial before the civil tri-
bunal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
southern Strike is Ended.
SMALLPOX In Bloomfield.

Bloomfield, May s.-Two cases of
genuine smallpox developed in this
city Sunday. Excitement runs high
as it is not known how many were
exposed 1t is reported that the two
cases spoken OF have been in a con-
tagious condition for nearly week
and have been on the streets every
day. Quite number of houses have
been quarantined and it is hoped the
dread disease may be checked before
it spreads any farther. The two cases
that have fully developed are John
Black and Frank Lucoe, and have
been removed to the Stanley property
west of Bloomfield, where pest house
is now. being erected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
RUFUS DAWES IN CITY.
Talks of the Tanner.Cullom Fight In
Illinois.

Rufus c. Dawes, of Evanston, ILL.,,
president of the Ottumwa Gas Light,
Heat and Power company, is in the
city on business connected with the
local plant. Mr.. Dawes is a brother OF
Charles c. Dawes, who was elected
temporary chairman of the republican
state convention at Peoria, ILL.,, today.
Mr.. Dawes was the candidate of the
anti-Tannerites, and defeated their
candidate, Hon. j. G. Brown, of Van
sdalia, by a vote of 1893 to 72O. Mr.. Ru-
fus Dawes said the situation in the
Illinois republican ranks had not been
overestimated in the reports which
have been sent out regarding the bit
ter contest between the Cullom and
Tanner factions, and that he consid-
cred the election Of his brother as
temporary chairman, significant of a
sentiment in the convention which
may result in the nomination of Reey-
es for governor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Want. military Protection.

Atlanta, Ca, May 5.-Mayor Will
liams of Andersonville, Ca, the little
town which gained notoriety during
the civil war as the location Of the
great military prison, has appealed to
Governor Gambler for protection
against the lawless acts committed by
negroes who visit the Andersonville
federal cemetery on Decoration day.
The mayor requests that a company
OF militia be sent on May 30,sin order
that a riot may be prevented and d
stop put to the usual loss of life.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Man Living Near Manson Is Instantly
Killed During Thunder storm.

Manson, May s.-A heavy storm of
rain and hail visited these parts Sat
urday night. The thunder and, light:
ming We're very severe. A. T. Emmons.
living in the south part of town, had
retired upstairs, while the rest of the
family slept below. After one of the
violent crashes the members of the
family below called to Mr.. Emmons,
and receiving no response they ascend
ed the stairs to find him dead.N The
lightning had done its deadly work.
The Arnold brothers, living three miles
east of town, We're heavy losers by
the destructive lightning. Two fine
large barns, two horses, eight head Of
cattle, some hogs, together with grain,
machinery, wagons, buggies and har-
Desses, were burned. 1t was only
partly covered by insurance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
JASPER is FOR LACEY
It's Delegates Are Instructed tc
Vote for His denomination,

Newton, May ESPECIALLY The re-
publicans of Jasper held an enthusi-
astic convention in the court house at
this place this afternoon. Delegates
were selected to the state convention
at Des Moines and the congressional
convention at Abba.
Resolutions were unanimously adop-
ted endorsing the wise and efficient adj
ministration of President Mckinley
and Governor Shaw, and the past rec
ord of Representative John L. Lacey
in congress. The deleoates to the con-
gressional convention at Abba, July IL,
were instructed to vote for the renom-
ination of Lacey for congress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Lacey Named II Lakonta

Oskaloosa, May s.-The Northwest
ern Coal company, which has recently
opened up mines in Monroe county
and is extending the Northwestern
railroad south from Muchakinoclz, Ma
haska county, to reach the Marion and
Monroe county coal, fields, is building
a new town in Bluff Creek township,
Monroe county. Major Lacey, con-
gresham from the Sixth district, was
asked to name the town. He chose
the name Lakonta, which was approx
ed by the government and placed on
the list of Iowa postoffices.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
sheldon,. CIR 10 Chnri,v

Topeka, HANS, May s.-The Rev.
Charles NJ. Sheldon will give $1,000 to-
ward the cost of detention hospital,
to be made part of the city hall.
The city of Topeka will pay $1,000. 1t
is supposed that Mr. Sheldon's contri-
button is from his share of the profits
of his christian daily
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
RATIFICATION TIME zxrENpEp
.Pauncefote Canal Treaty Will Go
Over for Period.

Washington, May Shy Associated
ess)-Secretary Hay and Lord
Pauncefote, the British ambassador.
today signed treaty extending for
seven months from August 5 next, the
period of time allowed for the ex-
change of notifications of the Hay-
Pauncefote canal treaty. This extern
sion was arranged for in view of the
conviction that nc. legislation upon the
treaty can be secured during the
present session of congress. The ex-
tension will prolong the period allow
ed for the exchange of notifications
until the expiration Of N1cKinley's
term Of office.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Behead Chinese Pretender.

London, May s.-According to the
Express Hankow correspondent, the
mysterious stranger who was accepted
by the guileless Celestials at Wuchang
as their deposed emperor, will give no
further trouble, as by order of the
viceroy he has been decapitated with
business-like CELEBRITY.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
British, Attacked by Chinese.

Shanghai, May s.-A premeditated
attack was made upon two camps of
the Wei-Hai-Wei boundary commission
May 5. Major fPenrose and four men
of the Chinese regiment were wound
ed. The attacking party was repuised
with the loss of thirty men killed.
The disturbances are due to Chinese
officials working on the credulity of
the natives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Considering the Creed.
Aged Lover. FINALLY Marry.

Muncie, Ind, May s.-Joseph Cor
rington, aged 81, and Miss Martha Bo-
land. aged "a, were married Sunday in
Union township. For forty years they
have been devoted lovers, one obstacle
after another arising to prevent their
marriage. Neither was ever married,
and probably neither ever gave a
thought to marrying anyone else.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
shipwrecked sailors Rescued.

Philadelphia, May s.-By Associat-
ed Press.)-A dispatch from New Or
leans reports the arrival there of the
steamer Ell Paso, from New York, with
the second officer and fourteen of the
crew of the steamer Virginia, which
wentto pieces on Diamond Shoals, Va,
several days ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Vesuvius In Eruptiou,

Rome, May s.-By Associated
Press. )-Vesuvius has been in a state
of eruption for the last three days and
the explosions within the crater have
thrown lava and masses of rock to a
great height. Last night the erup-
tons were especially violent and were
accompanied by menacing rumblings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10

Sioux City, May Airs. Louise
Falvre, wife of tailor, secured YER.
dict of $4,000 damages against two s;l-
loonkeepers, John Arensdorf and
Jno. Manderchield,so f this city, in the
district court OF Mona county, because
they sold to her husband liquor
which caused his INVESTIGATION, in
which condition he was frozen so Sc
verely that amputation Of one of his
hands resulted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Lives Lost in Hotel Fire.

Geneseo, n. Y, May s.-(By Associ-
ated Press.) 1.-The American hotel was
destroyed by fire early this morning.
Three persons, Lafayette Carney,
Sherman Deboray, of West Sparta, and
an unknown woman lost their lives in
the flames.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Buried Under Fallen walls.

Kansas City, Mo-, May s.-A three
story brick building at 1902 Grand ave
nue., IN the business center, occupied
on the ground floor by a secondhand
store and above by rooming house,
collapsed yesterday afternoon, burying
seven persons in the ruins. 1t is believ-
ca none OF the injured will die.
John w. Moore, aged 10 years, for
nler mayor of Kansas City, was the
most seriously hurt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Edward Cllnord Hanaea

New York, May s.-(By Associated
Press.)- Edward Clifford was hanged
in the Hudson county jail, OF Jersey
City, today for the murder OF Divia-
ion superintendent w. g.. Watson,
Of the West Shore railway, in 1895.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Principal Quisley Resigns.

Fairfield, May s.-Principal Il. G.
Quigley, of the Fairfield high school
has resigned his position here to nc.
cept that as superintendent in the
schools of Eldon. What plans will be
made for filing the vacancy left by
his resignation, have not yet been de,
cided upon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Rev. j. v. Ford Suspended.

Des Moines, May 5.-At the annual
meeting of the Evangelical Church of
God, held in this city Monday, the
names of Rev. l. V. S. Ford, Rev. Mrs.
Ford, and G. NJ. Nicols were stricken
from the church books and all rela-
lions with them severed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
woman Jump. out of Car window

New Athens. Ill, May 7.-While a
train on the Illinois Central was going
at the rate of sixty miles an hour
Frances Burns, colored, leaped from
one of the windows. She has not been
seen since. The woman had been ar
rested on the charge OF attempting to
kill a negro girl at Murphrysboro, Ill.,,
and was being brought back from ST.
Louis, when she escaped between New
Athens and Bellville.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Shah to Take His Favor,te.

London. May s.-The ST. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
t"The favorite wife Of the shah of Per
STA, beautiful Circassian, will accom-
pany him during his forthcomin.
tour in Europe, disguised in male at
tire
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
smith Mcpherson i. Judge Now.

Washington, May s.-The senate yes.
terday confirmed the nomination OF
Smith MCPHERSON. Of Iowa, to be dis
trict judge for the southern district
of Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Mount Lassen Again Active.

Red Bluff. Gail. May THE north
peak of Mount Lassen is thought to
be in state of activity. Rumbling
noises and . heavy column of gray
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
King OTTO Near Death.

Berlin, May s.. (By Associated
Press.) The health of the demented
King Otto, of Bavaria, is completely
broken and the end is expected soon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Jury Gives Big Damage Money.

Des Moines, May Especial. 1.-The
jury today gave the family of John
Downes, who was killed last fall by
the falling OF an electric wire, the sum
of $4,000 for damages.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
SUCCESS OF HARDls,s EXPEDITION
Takos Four Towns and Proceeds to
Nlasbetc

Manila, May 5.--By Associated
Press.) -Hardin's expedition recently
landed two companies of the Twenty
ninth infantry on the island of Marin
duque. The troops have already taken
four towns without opposition. A few
armed insurgents were encountered
taking to the mountains. Leaving one
company to garrison the island the ex-
petition proceeded to Masbete. The
cable to southern islands is broken,
and details of recent fighting are not
obtainable at present.
Considering the Creed.
Washington, May IA meeting of
the Presbytery of this city is being
held at the Church of the Covenant
today, Tor the purpose of considering
a recommendation of the general as
sembly, which meets in, ST. Louis on
May II; that a brief church creed be
prepared. A number of Presbyterians
thruont the country have already
taken action along these lines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
All st. Louis Oar Lines Tied
Up by Labor Troubles.
MEN LEAVE THEIR CARS
Suburban Line Run. for Few Hours,
but Its Men Are Not Allowed by
the Strikers to Continue
Their Work.

St. Louis, May Shy Associated
Press.)-On of the greatest strikes in
the history of st. Louis was inaugur-
ated today, when, in pursuance to the
action taken at a mass meeting at
1870 o'clock this morning, 1925 out OF
$500 employees of the ST. Louis Tran
SIT company, went out on strike to
compel the acceptance of their de-
mands, formulated several days ago.
Practically every car line in ST. Louis
is tied up. The suburban line, the
only one in the city not part of the
extensive st. Louis Transit company's
system, ran cars for several hours
this morning, but later We're compelled
to shut down, as their men were pull
ed off the cars by the strikers at De
Hodimont and in the down town sec
ton of the city.
John kohring, a 16-year-old boy,
who was in the crowd on Park ave-
nue., was shot and seriously wounded
by Conductor George Mcclellan, in
charge of car on the Park avenue
division. Mcclellan was arrested. The
strike is reported to have seriously in
terfered with the collection and de
livery of the United States mails. Six
postal cars are tied up today.
Southern Strike is Ended.
Atlanta, May Spy Associated
Press. president w. Y. Powell, of
the Order of Railway Telegraphers,
issued an order effective at IL O'clock
today, formally disseminating the
strike of the Southern railway teleg-
raphers, declared April ~. Powell
says: ut is to be regretted that some
of the purposes for which the strike
was inaugurated have not been en-
tirely successful He also asserts
that while the strike controversy has
ended the boycott feature on the
Southern will be continued.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
INSURGENTS ATTACK AMERICANS
Twenty Men of Forty-seventll kesi-
ment Attacked at RarOt1c

Manila, May Spy Associated
Press.)-A force of rebels on May 2
attacked twenty men of Company /,
of the Forty-seventh regiment, sta
toned at Barotic, Iloilo province, ISL
and Of Panay. Three Americans were
killed and seven wounded.
The enemy, estimated at 400, sur
rounded Barotic and attacked the
place on all sides. After two men We're
killed and four wounded, the American
commander sent four men to try to
get thru to communicate with the re-
mainder of the company at Dumangas.
Of the four men, one was killed and
three were wounded. A friendly native
finally brought the news Of the fight
to a company of the TwentysiSth,
who succored the garrison of Baro-
tic on the night of May 3. The enc
my's losses were heavy.
Garcia's Capture Confirmed.
Washington, May Shy Associated
Press. Macarthur cables: General
Pantaleon Garcia, the prominent in
surgent officer of the northern prov
inces, was captured yesterday with
some valuable documents, by Funs-
tons troops. | regard the capture US
Important
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10

\ The Plymouth, Congregationalists al
Des Moines have started movement
to raise 100000 for a church building
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
The british Advance.

Snaldeel, May s.-(By, Associated
Press. )-Hutton's advanced camp of
colonial regiments tonight settled at
Lodgelegen (Welgelegeh) Siding. Ac-
cording to the reports of the Beers they
intend to make i big stand near the
#Zand river. The railroad is repaired
to the south side of the Vet river, and
the engineers are busy making devil
alton across the bed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
Reported Plot Against Roberts.

London, May Shy Associated
Press. THE Standard hears that in
formation has been officially received
Of Il plot to assassinate Lord Roberts.
The latter has been warned. Tele-
grams are now passing between the
Cape authorities, Roberts and the
home authorities on the subject.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
situation Around nIafektny.

Lourenzo Marques. May 6.-(By As
ISOLATED Press.)-A dispatch from
Piumer's camp, bearing the date OF
April s6. states that the Beers around
Mafeking have been gradually rein
forced and their strength is estimat-
ed at 5000. Plumer succeeded in
communicating with Mafelling by
means of carrier pigeons and is en-
deavoring to communicate with the
southern relief column.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-10
British Forces Held Back by
Wrecked Railroads.
VET BRIDGE is WRECKED
Boers Use Dynamite to Good Eject
Cape Town Expects to Hear of Re.
lief of Mafeki Soon-Lon-
Aon Not So Hopeful.

London, May s.-By Associated
Press. 1.-The following comes from
Roberts:
'Smaldeel, May THE railway from
Brandfort to this place is considera-
bly, damaged and the bridge over the
Vet river is hopelessly damaged. This
delays our supplies coming up. Every
few yards charges of rackarock have
been laid under the rails. This might
have created loss of life, but Fortunate
ly it was discovered by West Austral-
ian infantryman. Winburg has been
occupied by the Highland brigade"
In spite of these wrecked railroads,
the British advance goes on steadily.
Roberts outposts are apparently about
twelve miles north of Smaldeel. Bra
bant joined Rumble at Thaban Chu,
whence they are moving forward. The
country is all quiet in that direction.
A dispatch from Cape Town, dated
today, says: Roberts phenomenal
advance is not only utterly demoraliz-
ing the Beers, but is striking terror in
to the rebellionists. The relief of
Mafeking is expected at any moment"
The Cape Town correspondent is
slightly optimistic in regards to MAIZE
king. Judging from direct dispatches,
the British forces south of Matching
are still nearly 200 miles from the OBJ
iectiye
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-07-07
ISL AN.

Just now the Dowager Empress OF
China, Isl An, is the most prominent
figure in all the world. She is a
woman of rare ability, is very skillful
in her diplomacy, and mas forced her
self to the front in China's affairs by
masterful and effective plans. She
is little over sixty years of age, and
fifty years ago she was slave, with
out education or standing because OF
business reverses h er father left his
native state, and journeyed south
ward in proverty and want. The
most severe conditions of hunger
forced him to sell Isl An to the
of the province in which he
resided. Later the viceroy made of
hel present to the emperor. While
her father was forced by business re-
verses to sell his child, he himself
was of family of good standing in
his native city. Isl An was very
beautiful, and had no difficulty in
Ter way by diplomacy and
She is at present the ruler
Of four hundred millions of Chinese,
which comprises about one-third of
the population of the world.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1900-07-07

not believe the rifice ought to have
been demanded; but doing what he
believes to be his duty has become a
fixed habit with Theodore Roosevelt.
His friends will not for a momeLt
attribute to him any reason for chang
ing his decision at Philadelphia other
than his belief that it was his duty,
The party to which he now shows
such loyalty will have strong sense
of allegiance to him in return. He
will be forty-six years old on October
81, 1904. If one must indulge in pre-
dictlons, it is far safer to prophesY
that he has thirtvfive or forty years
of active and valuable public life yet
before him than to assume that the
Vice-Presidency would necessarily
end his political career. Four years
of constant observation and study o.
national affairs from the safe vantage
point of the chair Of the presiding
officer of the Senate, added to Cover
nor Roosevelt's existing qualifications
as an executive officer, would mako
him unquestionabiy the best-equip-
ped man for the raj work of the
Presidency that the Republican party
could bring forward four years hence.
Yet his admirers therefore, take the
view that they have now the oppor
tunity to transfer him from the sphere
of New York State politics, and from
work or il; tense activity, to place
that affords the best conceivable
chance for the deliberate study of
every phase of the | fe and work
OF the Federal Goyernment-Fsom
"The Progress of the World" in the
American Monthly Review OF Reviews
for July.