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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06

Washington, Dec. with the con-
vening of the general assemblies after
New Year the struggles over the cleo
ton of United States senators will be-
gin. In more than dozen states the
legislatures will be in the throes of
bitter contests.
Perhaps the most interesting fight
of them will be in the Nebraska legis-
allure where the republicans, with
their newly-gained power, will choose
two men to represent the state at
Washington. There are more than
dozen aspirants, and the leaders are
Assistant Secretary of War Miekle-
john, Edward Rosewater and d. E.
Thompson.
There is strong chance Of a con-
test in North Carolina. The demo-
Gratis are pledged to elect State Chair
man Simmons, but the republicans al
lege fraud at the primary election
which occurred on the day of the pres
idential election, and will strive to I'M
scat Simmons. A lively fight is prom
ised also in Utah, where three of the
Carnons, father, son and nephew, as
pire to the Office, with half dozen
others in the field.
Montana will choose two senator's.
1t is as certain as anything political
can be certain that w. A. Clark will
be elected, but there may be long
| strife over the other In Delaware
the old factional republican fight will
be revived, with the chances favoring
Gas" Addicks going to Washington.
Ben Tillman has the pledge of South
Carolina, and Stephen Elkins controls
West Virginia. Bailey, the leader of
the democrats in the house of repre-
sentaties, probably will be returned
by Texas. Pettigrew is to be shelved
in South Dakota, and there will be a
fight for that place. Colorado has many
asrirants now that Wolcott is conced.
ed out of the race, among them Gov
ernor Thomas.
1 Massachusetts, republicans declare
the solid party vote in the legislature
will be cast for George Hoar, in spite
Of his opposition to the president in
the Philippine policy.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 5.-Gov
Lind, who is a democrat has informal.
| ly offered the appointment as United
States senator ad interim to succeed
Senator Davis to G. A. Smith, a
wealthy Swedish-American lumber
man of this city, and a republican. Mr.
Smith has, however, declined the prof
fer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
North Carolina Electors.

Raleigh, N. c., Dec. 5.-The electors
of the president and vice president of
the United States met here and adj
journed till the second Monday in
January, when second meeting will
be held, and the vote will be cast. This
first meeting is useless, and is the re-
suit of ignorance in framing the stat
ute calling the meeting. This was
passed by the fusion legislature of
1895. The electors meet twice-on the
first Tuesday in December, to comply
with the state law, and on the second
Monday in January, to comply with
the National law. The latter is the
date on which the electors in all the
states assemble.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
ISGIVEN FOUR YEARS.
Emil Joennet Pleads Guilty to
Charge of Forgery.
SAYS WHISKY CAUSED THE CRIME.
Roll Lewis Found Guilty of Assault
With Intent to Do Great Bodily In
jury-December 8 is Set by Judge
EicheIberger for Sentences.
From TUESDAYS Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Emil Joennet pleaded guilty this af-
ternoon in district court to the charge
of passing forged checks on Messrs.
McElroy, Beck and Sax, Ottumwa
merchants and business men, several
weeks ago. He claimed he was drunk
when he did it and did not know what
he was doing. Attorney Joe Jaques
represented the man. The sentence
was that Joennet serve four years in
the penitentiary at FIT. Madison. The
appeal bond was fixed at $4,000. The
man claims he has 'lot of money
coming to him from an estate in
Switzerland.
Roll Lewis Found Guilty.
The jury in the case of the State VS..
Roll Lewis, in which the defendant, a
Polk township man, was charged with
assaulting neighbor named Willard,
found the defendant guilty. Lewis will
be sentenced on the Sth inst.
Others Found Guilty.
Other cases in which the defendants
were found guilty today were those Of
the State VS.. Wilbur Baker burglary
State VS.. Wlllam russell assault and
battery on Laura Hinkle, of Eldon),
and State VS.. Clifford Calhoun (bur-
glary of Gilbert chop house.) The con-
victed persons will be sentenced on
December s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
AN IOWA MA SEES CHICAGO.
Has $1,000 in His Professionalism
From Baxter, This State.

oih SoNSSiy ms SIdGG.
Chicago, Dec. 5.-Frederick T. Gill
more, a stockman from Baxter, Iowa,
started out to see the levee last night.
and just to keep him from feeling
lonely,h tucked something more than
$1,000 in cash and negotiable papers
into his various pockets. BY 10
O'Clock he had reached stage where
his eyes became affected and was
just being divorced from his posses
sions as Sergeant Mooney and Detec-
tive INLAND of the Harrison street sta
ton appeared. Where he went or
what he saw Gilmore DOESN'T know.
The policemen hrst sighted him at
State and Taylor streets in the com.
pany of two of the most dilapidated
young men ever seen even in that
neighborhood. Gilmore could scarcely
stand and was being dragged along by
his companions. They made their
way to Harmon court, and there. a bit
west of Michigan boulevard, they led
their charge into an alley. The next
instant Gilmore yelIed frantically for
help and the officers dashed in to find
the other men rifling his pockets.
All three were taken to the station
and Lie two prisoners said their
names were George Hayes and Will
liam Cummings, and that they hailed
from st. Louis. Both carried revol-
vers. Gilmore had something less
tnan $50 in cash and promissory notes.
certified checks on the City Bank of
Baxter and other negotiable papers to
the value of $11,229.45 in his pockets.
His watch, which he says was very
valuable, was missing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Other Statistics
KILLED BY LIVE
ELECTRIC WIRE.
Fearful Storms Wrought Havoc in
Many PIaces-GaIes at Sea Re-
Q suit in Loss of Life.

Utica, N. Y, Dec. 5.-Two persons
were killed in this city this morning
by coming in contact with electric
wires broken from poles by the snow
storm during the night, The snow
broke down thousands of wires and
the telephone, telegraph and car SER
vice is badly crippled.
Steamer Foundered.
London, Dec. 5.-Storms have been
sweeping over the British coasts and
several minor wrecks are reported.
The steamer Rossgull foundered off the
island of Jersey. Her passengers
We're saved but a boat containing
nine of her crew is missing.
But Few Escaped.
st. Brieuc, France, Dec. 5.-Accord-
ing to report which reached here
only eleven persons out of forty on
board the steamer Rossgull were
saved.
Steamer Disabled.
Halifax, Dec. 5.-The steamer Par
isian which was reported last night
off the harbor with her machinery ais
abled, steamed to the pier this morn
ing.
Schooner and Crew Lost.
Portsmouth, N. H., Dec. 5.-The
schooner Mary A. Brown was wrecked
on Hampton beach early today Her
crew OF four men were lost.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Original Notice.

In the District court of Wapello County,
Iowa January Term, a. d., 1901.
ford. j. = Langford, John NJ Graves, l Lee
T Graves, Julia 4; Roberts, r; W. Rob
rie 2. Pedrick, A. L. Pedrick, Chauncey a.
Graves, Dacia d. Steller,, Fred Steller, Mat
tie D. Graves. Sarah A. Graves. Elma Aims
worth, ottumwa L. & b. Assn. Wapello
administrator, defendants.
To above defendants:
You and each of you are hereby notified
entitled cause is filed in the office Of the
clerk Of the district court of the state of
Iowa, in and for Wapello county, claiming of
court. establishing and confirming the re.
spective shares and interests of all the
heirs of Julia A. Graves, deceased to the
following real estate to-wit:
Lot number twelve (12) in A. l.. Graves
first addition to Otumwa, Iowa; lots num-
Der one a., eleven qD. twenty-seyen CD,
four thT T seiFtysFes @ thE S
nifty two l5al. fifty six So, ffty.seven 81,
ffiaddty-eight s5S,, nifty nine 55S, and sixty
wa, Iowa; also the two and one-eighth
acres. in the southeast quarter, G4) in sec
ion fourteen, township seventy-two (72),
ty, Iowa, bounded on the southwest by
Second street, on the southeast, by Cald-
well street, on the northeast by the right
of way of G. NJ. & st. P. Il. r., on north.
west by Graves street, of which said julia
A. Graves died seized. Asking that tho
same be sold and partitioned under order
the premises as she may be entitled with
costs.
For particulars see petition now on file
And unless you appear thereto and defend
before noon of the second day of the next
term, being the January term of the said
court, which will commence at 0ttumwa
Iowa, on the seventh day of January A. D.
1901, default will be entered against YOU
and Judgment rendered thereon.
WV EPPS,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated ,nacamher ath 10An
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
BAPTIsTs IN SESSION.
Home Missionary Society Meeting in
Denver-Iowa People Present.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 5.-The annual
conference of the American Baptist
Home Missionary society began here
today and will continue until Thurs
day night. There are in attendance
twenty-six general missionaries from
as many states, four district secre-
taries and three general superinten-
dents. Among them are d. D. Proper,
of Des Moines; N. B. Rairden, of
Omaha; D. w. Hurlbut, of Milwau-
kee; E. P. Bartlett, of Des Moines; T.
M. Shanefelt, of Huron, South Dakota,
and G.. w. Brinstad, of Omaha.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Married Twice and Divorced at 10.

Abba, Dec 4-(Special.) Married
twice and once divorced at the age of
IS year is the record young wo-
man of Burton, has established. Late
Saturday evening marriage license
was issued to Virgil Raines and Mrs.
Thurza Locke, both residents of Bux-
ton, the new coal town, which news
paper dispatches say was born in a
day. The bride is but Is years of age
and this is her second attempt on
the matrimonial sea. She was divorce
ed from her former husband.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Increasing Her Navy.

Paris, Dec 5.-The government is
intent on increasing it's navy, and has
just ordered eight more submarine
boats to be put on the stocks. After
the first of the new year France will
own four completed submarine boats
and ten now nearing completion, not
counting the two offered to the gov
eminent by the newspaper Matin,,
which are the largest of ALL These
are respectively named Francois and
Algerian.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Promises 10 Turn the Tables.

New York, I,ec. 5.-Instead of being
the head and front of a conspiracy to
obtain possess ion of the estate of Will
liam Marsh Ri ce, the Texas million.
aire, Albert T. Patrick, the lawyer
confined in thu, Tombs on the charge
of forgery, has declared he will be
able to prove that his arrest and all
the subsequent stories affecting his
character are part and parcel Of a
plot on the pars of others to gain con
troll of real est,ate and wealth.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Houston,s Poultry Show.

Houston, Dec. 5.-The South Texas
Poultry and Pet Stock association
opened today it's annual poultry show
with the largest exhibit it has ever
made. The present show is combin-
alton of five of the leading pet stock
and poultry organizations in the state,
including the state association itself.
Large prizes will be distributed. The
show continues until the 14th inst.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Indianapolis Enterprises.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 5.-The peo-
pie of this city are much delighted ov--
er ..le signs of growing prosperity. A
new hotel will be started on the first
of the year that will cost 100000, and
additions covering fourteen acres will
be quilt by the Parry Manufacturing
company. These will cost half a<2ail-
lion dollars and employ from 200 to
500 men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
EPIDEMIC OF SUICIDES.

Self Murderers Evidently Tired Of
Country Around Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids, Dec. Especial. -
Henry Weik, a wealthy cattle man of
Walker, threw himself in front of a
moving train today with the intention
of taking his own life. He is alive yet
but cannot recover.
Another Case.
Cedar Rapids, Dec. Especial. y
William Hunter, of Newhall, suiceded
today by shooting himself. No cause
is given for the deed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Dukedom for Roberts.

London, Dec. 5.-A dukedom is the
Christmas present that England has
in store for Lord Roberts. 1t will be
a little belated, for the announcement
will not be made until the New Years
honor list is issued, but the time will
be singularly appropriate, for the little
veteran is not expected to complete his
triumphant homecoming before the
end of the year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Meeting of Western Roads.

New York, Dec. 5.-The presidents
of the western railroads met today to
consider the many complaints of tam
pering with tariff rates. The members
consider that they are nearer than
ever before to the perfecting of an or
ganization for the preservation of es-
tablished tariffs and the maintenance
OF published rates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
THE CITY'S HEALTH.
Report of DR.. Herrick For Novem.
Der.
THREE DEATHS DUE TO ACCIDENT.
Statistics Contained in the Monthly
Report of the City Physician of In
terest to all Residents of OF.
tumWa.

The report of the city physician, DR..
j. F. Herrick, for the month of Novem-
Der, 1900, has been prepared and it
contains many facts which will be OF
interest to the people of Ottumwa.
One fact is very prominent, that more
deaths resulted from accidents than
from any other one cause, and this
fact speaks eloquently in favor OF.
greater care on the part of every one.
Births.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons In
terested, that on the 9Th day of December,
A. d., 1900, the undersigned was appointed
by the clerk of the district court Of Wa
pello county, Iowa. administrator of the es-
tate of Robt. w Finley, deceased late of said
county. All persons indebted to said estate
will make payment to the undersigned, and
those having claims against the same will
present them legally authenticated to said
court fGr allowance.
Dated December 5, 1900.
c. A. HYATT, Administrator
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
State erocers, Convention.

Springeld, Ohio, Dec. 5.-Grocers
from all parts of the state are here in
attendance upon the Retail Grocers'
convention. They represent total of
over 1000 members of Ga associations
now included in the state association.
The convention is considering the pros
motion of beneficial legislation and
the education of the trade for better
business methods especially in the
matter of credits and collections.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Rock island Excursions.

Home seekers excursion sale list
and 9rd 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, 1900-12-06
MILLIONS FOR PHONES.
Iowa Telephone Company Will Large
Iy Increase Capital Stock.


ly Increase Capital Stock.
Davenport, Dec. 5.-The directors
of the iowa Telephone company,which
was recently consolidated with the
Central Union Telephone company,
yesterday called a meeting of the
stockholders for December ~, when a
proposition will be submitted TO in
crease the capital stock from $1,000
900 to $4,000,000. The increase will be
usel largely to put wires underground
and improve the service in several
cities in Iowa. A headquarters build,
ing probably will be built in Daven.
port.
THE manager of the Iowa telephone
company in this city was out of town
today and it could not be learned
whether or not the Ottumwa plant
wou4.. be further improved.-Ed.l
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
LEGAL.

EXEcUTRIX' NOTICE. Notice is hereby
oath day of November, A. 1900, the undersign.
ed was appointed by the clerk of the district
court of Wapello county, iowa, executrix of
the estate of Eliza Allcott, deceased, late
of said county. All persons indebted to said
estate will make payment to the undersigned,
and those having claims against the same will
present them, legally authenticated to said
court for allowance.
Dated Nov. "A, 1900.
ELIZA HAWKINS,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
IMPORTANT LIQUOR DECISION.

Dakota Supreme Courts Holding IN
Regard to Wholesale Liquor Dealers.
Pierre, So. OAK, Dec. 5.-In the SUI.
handed down in the case of the State
of South Dakota VS.. Edward Zopy,
declaring unconstitutional that por-
ton of the present liquor law which
requires nonresident brewers to pay
wholesalers license for each storage
warehouse erected in the state. 1t
was held that it was discrimination
in favor of the local manufacturer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
$4,000 LOSSES.
Two Fires Dig Into Insurance Com
panies' Assets.

panies' Assets.
Evansville, Ind, Dec. 5.-Fire early
this morning destroyed Geo. l.. Mesk-
er & company's Structural Iron works
Loewenthal's commission house and
damaged other buildings. Fireman
Gottlieb Surbeck was killed and six
other firemen were injured by falling
walls. The property loss is $4,000.
100000 Boston Fire.
Boston, Dec 5.-Fire in the store
rooms of the Haywood Brothers and
Wakefield Rattan company today caus-
ed a loss of 100000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Administrator, with viii annexed

EsTRAY NoTIoE.-Taken up as an estray
- by Maurice Ntzhugh, at his. residence in
Green township, Wapello county, Iowa, on the
3lst day of October, 1903, a chestnut mare with
blaze face, right hind foot white, wire cut scar
on rig hit fore leg above knee, weight about 900
pounds, leather head-stall on; posted before o.
G. Truitt, justice of the peace.
MORGAN G RIswoLp,
Auditor, Wape1io County.
I. n. HAMMOND, Deputy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
RETAIL eRocERs.
Waterloo Has Been Selected as the
Next Place of Meeting.

Des Moines, Dec. 5.-The executive
committee of the state association of
Retail Grocers met in Des Moines
Tuesday afternoon and evening and
selected Waterloo as the place of the
next annual meeting of the associa-
ton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06

A ADMINISTRATORS NoTTCE.-Notice is
u hereby given to all persons interested, that
on the 23d day of Nov, "A. d. 1900 the undersign-
ed was appointed by the clerk of the District
court of Wapello county. Iowa, administrator
with will annexed, of the estate of S. NJ. Rog-
ers, deceased, late of said county. All persons
indebted to said estate will make payment to the
undersigned, and those having claims against
the same will present them, legally authentic
Gated to said court for allowance.
Dated Nov. %, 1900.
H. o. ROGERS,
Administrator. with will annexed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
CRAZY MANS DEED.
Inmate of Poor Farm Slabs TWO Of
His Keepers.

Iowa City, Dec. Especial -
George Weeks and Superintendent
Johnson, OF the county farm were stab
bed today by an Infatuated blind in
mate named Kaufman. Weeks is in a
precarious condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
ARE MANY
TO ELECT.
The Struggles of Election OF
United States Senators Be-
gins In January.
HOT FIGHT IN NEBRASKA

MeikIeiohn, Rosewater and Thompson
Want lt-Montana Will Choose Sen.
ators, and About Ten Other States
Will Do Likewise.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
Rescued.
Distinguished virainian Dead.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 5.--Hon. Will.
liam Writ Henry, grandson of Patrick
Henry, and distinguished member of
the Virginia bar, died here this morn
ing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC.

1t Is Officially Settled That Beckham's
Plurality is $3.50.
Frankfort, KY, Dec. 5.--Beckham's
pluranty is officially reported as being
1859.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
FIFTY MEN ENToMBED.
Rescuers Dig Into Coal Mine and
Rescue Them.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 5.-A serious
cave in occurred this morning at the
Nayaug mine, near Dunmore 1t is
reported that fifty-one men are en-
tombed.
Rescued.
A rescuing party succeeded in dig
ging into the chamber in which the
men were entombed. All were res
cued and none seriously injured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06

The Northwestern suffered bad
wreck at Toledo Monday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06
IOCdl .... ...........g.
Premature and still births reported
Deaths by Wards.
Interments.

Ottumwa cemetery ..............
Catholic cemetery ...............
Shaul cemetery .................
Boules brought here for burial. -.
Bodies removed elsewhere $500.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-06

Communicable Diseases Reported.
tuberculosis II seventh ward.
Typhoid feyer-1 second ward.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17
SEA vs. RAIL.

A through line from the Cape 20
Cairo. whether all rail or river and
rail- must compete with the Red Sea
and the Indian Ocean on one side and
the Atlantic on the other The local
traffic would be only such as would
core from the production and the needs
Of q thin population OF savages and
from the small needs Of the military
posts.
The obvious method Of attacking all
CT East Africa is from the Red Sea and
the Indian Ocean by building In spurs
OF railroad. For instance, railroad
will no doubt be built within a few
years from Suaklm. on the Red Sea,
over 70 the Nile. about $40 miles. by the
shortest route-or perhaps 275 10 khar-
toum. Some day a short railroad may
be built fIom Nassau In Abyssinia and
another ole from a port OF British So
maitland. A railroad is now actually
building from Mombasa through Brit
lsh East Af,lca 70 the Victoria Lake,
Probably the Germans Will push In a
railroad sometime from near Zanzibar.
There is already a short railroad from
Pelra In Portuguese East Africa. and
that win doubtless be extended 10 Sa-
lshury in Rhodesia, There Is a rail-
road from. Delagoa Bay TO Pretoria,
and several others have already been
built IN from various ports on the Brit
lsh South African coast Such then,
is the obvious development Of the at
lack on Africa all the way from Alex
andria 10 Cape Town.--The Engineer
ing Magazine for February.