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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
AN INSULT TO THE SOCIALISTS.
Efforts Made to Buy off the Candidates
of the ocaIistc-Democratic Party.
A Muscatine Rumor Involving the

of the SociaIistic-Democratic Party.
A Muscatine Rumor Involving the
Sixth District Democratic Candidate.
Muscatine, Nov. 1.-The charge
made by Henry Vollmer, democratic
candidate for congress in the second
district that the socialists had sold out
to the republicans, has aroused the So
cialists. This charge hurled at the
honesty of the socialists is bringing
out some inside history of the present
democratic campaign, not only in this
district, but in the other parts of the
state. A. w. Kicker, socialist state
organizer, makes the statement below
and offers proof that in another dis
trict of this state the democratic can
didate has offered S1,100 as an induce
ment for the socialist candidate to
withdraw. 1t is fully understood here
that Mr.. Ricker's statement refers to
the siXln district Mr.. Ricker's state
ment is published in the Journal and
follows herewith:
Ricker's Statement.
Editor Journal: This morning we
received news of another attempt to
buy off the socialist movement by the
democrats. In one of the other dis
tricts of the state the democratic can
didate for congress called the socialist
candidate into consultation about
three weeks ago and in the presence
of two other persons and after begging
and pleading for the withdrawal of our
candidate finally offered him S100 cash
down and $1,000 in case of election
providing said candidate would con-
sent to the withdrawal of his name.
The offer was refused and the money
spurned. This candidate is working
man and has not even the means to
make a canvass and has made not to
exceed six speeches in his district.
The democracy has tried to buy and to
bluff the socialist movement out Of the
field from Debs down, and so far there
has not been single instance where
their Doodle has accomplished their
dastardly desires. We can give the
names of the candidates and the con-
gressional district above mentioned if
the democracy wish them made public.
On Friday evening, after DR.. Herron's
speech we shall take occasion to reply
to Mr.. Vollmer's charges of corrur IN.
A. w. Kicker.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
DEMANDS GRANTED.
Anthracite Miners Return to Work at
Shenandoah.

Shenandoah, Nov. 1.-The Susque-
hanna Coal company at William Penn,
near here, yesterday granted the de-
mands of the mine workers in that
colliery and will resume operations to-
day.
Scranton, Pa, Nov. 1.-The Clark
tunnel miners returned to work yes
terday when the company acceded to
their demands for the discharge of an
Objectionable boss named George
Speeder.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
OHIO DEMOCRATS LOSING HOPE
Secretary of Their Committee Gives
State to MCKINLEY by 25.OOO.

st. Paul, Nov. 1.-The democratic
state central committee was amazed
by news from Ohio today. Secretary
Charles Williams, of the democratic
state committee of Ohio, telegraphed
to the Minnesota committee that Ohio
is lost to Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Williams in
formed his Minnesota sympathizers
that he had secured reports from all
portions of his state, and from the
most reliable information obtainable
he estimated that President McKin-
leys plurality in Ohio will be at least
$4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Is the Same Man,

Mt. Pleasant. Nov. IA man who
claimed Alexandria, Virginia, as his
home worked the town last week with
a subscription paper. He asked char.
ity on account of the sudden death of
his daughter and exhibited bogus
telegram to that effect. His story
was investigated and found to be false.
He is thought to be the same man
who attempted to work Ottumwa mer-
chants with the same kind of dodge
few days ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
For a Greater Majority.

nes Moines, Nov. President Ole
% Roe and Secretary C. F. Winner
strum, of the Scandinavian republi-
can league, have issued an appeal to
the Scandinavian voters of Iowa ask
ing them to see that the Scandinavian
counties in the state show greater re-
publican majority than ever after the
election next Tuesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Governor RooseveIt's Itinerar,

Buffalo, Nov. 1.-Roosevelt's special
left Buffalo at $40 o'clock this morn
ing, bound or jamestown, where it will
remain tonight. 1t Is scheduled to
stop at many places along the route.
The governors health is very good and
MS voice is in good condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
New Catholic Church.

Rockwell City, Nov. 1.-The Rev.
Father Keen. pastor of the Catholic
church in Lohrville, is in the city and
has just awarded to Contractor Mike
Knapp the contract for the erection of
a Catholic church at this place. This
house of worship will cost in the neigh
borhood of $1,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
SUICIDE AND SUDDEN DEATH.
Nevada Farmer Found Hanging to
Rafter in His Barn Tuesday.

Nevada, Nov. 1.-Ellis Wheatley, a
thrifty young farmer living between
Nevada and Maxwell, was found hang
ing to one of the rafters of his barn
yesterday shortly after noon. Despon-
dency is supposed to be the cause of
the act, as he had talked as though
he were going to to the poor house.
F M. Mcbride, painter, was found
dead on the street near the cemetery
last night little after o'clock. He
had been at work all day and was seen
alive at $50 p. m. About 7:10 p. H.
the lifeless body was discovered. Hear,
disease is given as the probable cause
of death.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
A SUSPICION OF FOUL PLAY.
vinton Boy May Not Recover From
Injuries.

Waterloo, Oct. 31.-Joseph Scott,
boy living near Vinton, was found
last Saturday near the roadside with
bruised temple. He was taken
home, but has not regained conscious
ness and it is feared foul play was the
cause of the injury. 1t was supposed
he had fallen from his horse, but as
the horse has not been located, it
strengthens the belief that he was as
saulted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
IOWA VOTE TO BE HEAVY.
Registration is Large in Most of the
Cities of the State.

Des Moines, Oct 31-Reports from
all over the state of registration in
dicate very heavy vote in nearly all
sections In most of the districts of
the state the registration is up to OF
in excess of the registration in 1896,
while in the close districts, the Second
and the Sixth, decided gains are
shown in the registration.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Capture AIleaed Thief.

Chicago, Nov 1.-George, alias
"Frenchy," Nicholson has been arrest
ed charged with relieving George Frey
Of $3.50 while the latter was making
deposit in the First National bank
yesterday. The methods of the alleged
thief place the robbery in the front
rank of smooth daylight crimes of this
character.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Left Him in Burlinoton.

Abba, Nov. 1.-Sheriff Doner return
ed to this city last evening, having left
Ed. Booker, the colored man charged
with ravishing Mrs. Sarah Hoevel, a
white woman at this place. in jail at
Burlington for safe keeping.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
ROBBERY IN CHICAGO BANK.

Man Relieved of $500 Which He Was
About to Deposit.
Chicago, Oct 31.-While William s..
Fry, of Ravenswood, was making up
a deposit of 500 in the First National
bank today, he was robbed of all of his
money by two men, one of whom at
tracted his attention while the other
dla the stealing. The men escaped.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
CHANCE TO GO HOME.
Railroads Offer to Transport Voters
at Cheap Rate.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-The Central and
Western passenger associations have
granted special rate of one fare for
the round trip to voters in their terri
tory, comprising the states of Michi-
gan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Arkansas.
Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Dakotas.
Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah.
who desire to return home to vote.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
OCTOBER STRAWBERRIES.
Sioux City Farmer is Growing Sec
ond Crop.

Sioux City, Nov. 1.-P. H. Peterson,
farmer living in this vicinity, is
growing strawberries which are his
second crop this season, and are large
and luscious, measuring from three to
five inches in circumference. This
growth of strawberries at this time of
year is looked upon as horticultural
phenomenon in this country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
FORMER IOWA MAN DEAD.

Was Attorney General of the State of
Wyoming.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. benjamin
F. Fowler, ex-attorney general of Wy
oming, died here after an operation
for appendicitis at the age of 40 years.
He was born in 10 Davies county, ILL.,,
and was admitted to the bar at Du-
buque, Iowa, in 1882.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
LONDON ELECTIONS.
Elections Being Held Today Under the
New system,

London, Nov. Elections for men,
bers of the new borough councils,
which supercede the old vestries, are
proceeding thruout London today The
metropolis hereafter will consist of
twenty-eight municipalities, each hav-
ing mayor. There are nearly 5000
candidates for 1852 councilships and
aldermanships. The contests are be-
ing fought largely on political lines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Priests Must Study at Dubuque.

Dubuque, Nov. LIN circular let
ter to the priests of the diocese, Arch
bishop keane has decreed that here
after the classical and philosophical
studies of students who aspire to the
priesthood in this archdiocese must be
made at st. Joseph's college.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
1T SOUNDS WELL, BUT
Prominent kentuckian Says State
Will Go Republican,

Canton, Nov. John w. Yerkes,
republican candidate for governor OF
Kentucky, had an extended talk with
the president and expressed full conf,
dence that the republicans will carry
Kentucky on both state and national
tickets. and will probably increase the
republican representation in congress
Our majority will be so large" he
said that even the Goebel election
law machine cannot overcome it,"
ExpectS Trouhla
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
SHELTER FOR CEDAR RAPIDS.
Commercial Club May Erect smeIter
in That City.

Cedar Rapids, Oct. S1.-The Com
mercial club of this city, is investi-
eating the deposits of iron ore in ALA
makee county, and are discussing the
preliminary steps looking to the erec-
[tion of a smelter in this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
STRIKE DECLARED OFF.
Colorado Gold Miners Agree to Re.
sumo Work,

Victor, Col, Nov. 1.-The strike at
the Independence mine has been de-
clared off by the miners. A satisfac-
tory agreement as to search of men
fer gold which it is said they bring un
from the mine, has been reached.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Earthquakes Were Artificial.
BURGLARY ENDS IN FIRE.

ed by Disaster.
Shelby, Neb. Nov 1.-As result OF
the blowing up of the safe in the post
office by burglars between midnight
and o'clock this morning Shelby had
the most disastrous fire in the history
OF the town. The entire opera house
block, with all the stores and Offices
contained therein, was totally de-
stroyed. The total loss is 100000, par
TALLY covered by insurance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
RockHILL APPOINTED,
Made Councillor of American Legation
at Pekinu,

Washington, Nov. t. Secretary
Hay today cabled Commissioners Rock
hill of his appointment as councillor of
the American legation at Peking. He
had been directed to proceed at once
from Shanghai to Peking to assist
4ninister Conger in that capacity in ne
gotiations for final settlement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Expects Trouble.

Chicago, Nov. 1.-Henry G. Payne,
vice-chairman of the republican nation,
al executive committee, was in the
city yesterday and declared that the
republican committee was in posses
sion of information which led him to
believe that the democrats would make
an attempt to stSal the electoral vote
of Kentucky.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
INClTE RIOTS.
Roosevelt Accuses Croker and
Jones of Abetting Violence.
BRYAN IN THE PLOT
Governor Makes Direct Charge That
Democratic Leaders Are Trying to
Encourage LawIessness at the Polls
Next Tuesday-scores Democracy.

Attica, N. Y, Nov. 1.-The first stop
of the Roosevelt train was made at Ba-
tavia. The governor said in part:
Beyond all other issues are the is
sues of orderly liberty under the law
and civic honesty. Bryan's chief lieu
tenant, Croker, represents the forces
which stand for civic dishonesty and
now they openly champion the cause
OF the riot and mob violence, ,and the up
setting by force or fraud of the verdict
rendered by the people at the polls.
Without any rebuke or reputation
from Bryan, and with the openly ex-
pressed encouragement and approval of
Senator Jones, who is running Bryan's
national candidacy, Croker, has now
twice in open statement, incited the ig-
norant, the violent and the lawless to
open riot on Tuesday next. He has
done this in SO many words, with the
approval, tacitly expressed, of the ma
tlonal leaders of the party.
Advice Is Natural.
such advice is fitting sequence to
tie way in which the members of his
party have for the last six weeks been
conducting their campaign. 1t is fit
ting and natural, that when mobs are
encouraged to break up peaceable po-
lltical meetings and interfere with the
right of free speech and free discus
sion on the platform of the issues be-
fore the people, there should follow ad-
vice from the recognized leaders of
the party guilty of such conduc. calcu-
lated to overthrow the verdict of the
people. Jones and Croker know well
that under the present election law in
this state absolute justice will be done,
unless they or their friends are able
to prevent it.
For Fair Ballot.
Every power of state will be exert
ed to see that on Tuesday each man
shall cast his vote as he pleases and
shall have it counted as cast l should
regard the election of Bryan as the
greatest possible calamity that could
befall the nation, but if Bryan has a
plurality of but one vote in this state
its count will be protected by every
force at the command of the executive.
The same measure of justice that we
mete to others shall see meteI to
us in return"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01

United States Will Prosecute AIvord.
New York, Nov. 1.-District Attor-
ney Gardiner announced that Corne.
Illus l.. Alvord, Jr., the former note
teller of the First National bank, who
embezzled $690,000 of the banks funds
would be turned over to the United
States authorities.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
WANTS TO WREsTLE.

"Farmer" Burns Makes Date With
the "Terrible Swede."
Muscatine, Nov 1.-"Farmer" Burns
yesterday said he would meet any
wrestler in the world at 100 pounds
for $2,500 side. Farmer" Burns al
so made arrangements to meet the
Terrible Swede" at Moline in match
at future date.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
THEY ARE FOR M'kINLEY.
Prominent Iowa Democrats Abondon
the Party This Year.

Dubuque, Oct. 31.-Hon. W.J.Knight,
erstwhile the pride of Dubuque democ-
racy, has declared for Mckinley. He
has been mayor and state senator and
a leader of the Dubuque bar for thirty
years.
Sioux City, Get. Sill. A. Jandt, the
leading wholesale dry goods merchant
who has been a democrat for fifty
years, has come out for Mckinley.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
GOES TO THE GRAND JURY.

Alleged Rapist's Case Being Consider
ed Today.
Abba Oct. 31.-(SpeciaD case
of Edward Booker, charged with rap
ing Mrs. Sarah Hovel early Monday
morning, is being considered today by
the grand jury, which is in session.
Much excitement exists over the affair.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
CORN PALACE FOR BUFFALO.
Iowa Plans Building for the Pan.
American Exposition.

Sioux City, Oct. 31.-Iowa will likely
build a corn palace at the pan-Ameri-
can exposition at Buffalo. A meeting
is to be held soon of the commission
created by the Iowa legislature and ap-
pointed by the governor to look into
the matter. The assembly did not ap-
propriate any money for the project.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
ANTHRACITE COAL is UP.

Has Advanced Fifty Cents Per Ton
Over July Price.
New York, Nov. 1t is announced
that prices of anthricite coal has been
advanced fifty cents per ton over the
nominal price in July. The change
covers the whole country beginning to-
day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-07-07

No, OF course, there is no alliance
nor even an understanding between
Great Britain and the United States,
but American troops are marching
and fighting under orders Of British
officers in China all the same. And
the British wonder why the Russians
do not do the same without complaint.
Surely, in view of the brilliancy shown
in South Africa by British generals,
no one could wish more able leader
ship than theirs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-07-07
4 PrerAet of Evil.

Dallas, Texas, July In. 7.
Hughes, a soldier in the Sixth United
States Artillery, stationed at Manila,
writes to a friend at Dallas, under
date of May Is, that the situation in
and around Manila is growing more
dangerous to the Americans all the
time. He says the military authori-
ties are fearful of an uprising OF the
natives any day. Men on guard duty
carry two full belts of cartridges, one
around the waist and another swung
over the shoulders, to be prepared for
emergencies. Mr.. Hughes says the
three regiments garrisonlng Manila
the Twentieth and the Fourteenth
Infantry and the Sixth Artillery-are
doing duty almost continuously, the
men not getting more than twelve
hours rest out Of forty-eight. He
gives it as his opinion that an uprising
is sure to take place al Manila before
the summer is ended, and predicts
thai it viii be a bloody affair; that
either the soldiers or the natives vii
be wiped out before it ends.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-07-07
A MagnfHcen2 Showing.

Elsewhere to-day we print the last
quarterly report Of the Bank of Abb
beville and the showing made is truly
magnificent. just s years ago, with
some misgivings as to its success, the
Bank Of Abbeville was launched with
a capital Of $15, 900. Surplus and
undivided profits $11,716. Loans
and discounts are 1922 ,532, with cash
on hand $72,246, which with bank
house property swell the total assets
to over 1904, 600. The deposits are
in a healthy condition, amounting to
$120, 789.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-07-07

After six months of effort, the Re
publicans achieved o platform which
was promptly repudiated from one
end of the country to the other by the
Republican press, and which it is now
claimed was foisted upon them by
shenanigan. This will do to tell. Re-
publican discipline is too good to per-
NIT anything of the kind to be done.
The Republicans are simply frighten-
ed by the unexpected scorn heaped
upon their "non-glittering'' generali-
ties and are trying to hedge. That is
all there is to the Quigg howl.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-07-07
Judgment.
STA1E OF LOUISIANA-Parish of
Vernlilio ,-l7tn Judicial District
Court-No. 1543.
Euranie Mayard
c. T. Guidry, Jr.

In this case a regular Judgment by de-
fault having been regularly entered up
against the defendant. and no motion
having been made within the legal delays
to set the same aside nor answer filed, and
the same having been continued by conf
potent proofs and the law and evidence
being in favor of plaintiff n against de-
fendant, it is by reason thereof ordered,
adiudged and decreed that plaintiff, Eu-
ranie MayaFd. 6O have iudgmentIn her
favor and against tie Defendant Cyrille
Trasimon Guidry, Jr.. and recover of him
the sum of three hundred and ninety 75-
100 dollars, With legal interest thereon
of two hundred and twenty-six and 44f00
dollars, said credit being the considera-
ton of the dation en- Placement of a stock
of groceries, ETC.. by the defendant made
to the plaintiff in part payment OF tho
plaintiffs claim.
1t is further ordered, by reason of the
law and evidence being iii favor OF the
plaintiff and against the defendant, that
plaintiff do have Judgment in her favor
and against the defendant, dissolying the
community of acquets and gains hereto
fore existing between them, and separa-
ting them in property. and vesting her
with complete control of the property she
now owns or may hereafter acquire free
from the control or interference of her
said husband.
1t is further ordered that plaintiffs
legal mortgage against her said husband
be and the same is hereby recognized, and
that defendant pay costs of this suit to be
taxed.
Done, read and signed in open court
this LIST day of June, 1900.
(Signed) MINoS T. GORDY. JR.
Judge 18th District Court.
Filed June /, 1900.
tSigned) Jos. G. LEBLANC,
Dy-Clk. of Court.
a true copy Attest,
SIMoNET LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-07-07
~Sprfnters.

Why speak of Roberts march from
Rloensfontein ito Kronstad, distance
of 127 miles and accomplished in ten
DAYS. as a ssmarpel of rapid adj
vance, Stonewall Jackson drew out
of a battle, more severe than Roberts
ever fought, or ever will fight, march
ed his troops Of quite $4,000 men,
with all its artillery and appurtenan-
ces. 4O3 miles in three days and
plunged into another battle instantly,
and as the men came up, and such
another battle as the whole OF Ro-
tberts' South African battles summed
into one would not amount to. Amer
lea has done something's herself
Southern Paper.
Stonewall Jackson's celebrated
march is by no means the most RAPID
movement recorded in American his
tory. Some members OF congress
went out to see the battle of Bull
run, and they saw it. As soon as
they heard the rebel yell they started
on the return trip to Washington
They went through without feed o.
water-they marched thirty miles il
thirty minutes-they didn't stop long
enough to draw q breath all the way
from the battlefield to Washington
The Nonconformist is q stickler To-
the truth of history, and while it de
sires not to take a single laurel wreath
from the brow of the heroic Jackson
it still insists that as a rapid traveller
the great confederate general is no
in it with the American congressman
when the latter is badly scared
kNonconformisb.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-07-07

The Donaldsonyille Times is urging
the Republicans of the Third District
to select a notninee for Congress.
That paper suggests the names OF l..
E. Bentley, W. J. Behan, E. n.
Pugh and f. B. Williams. What is
the matter with Bob Broussard, he is
as good a Republican as this section
of Louisiana is in need of al this time.
Silver is dead and Bob'is opposed to
more trusts.-Franklih Vindicator.
Come, now, Bob Broussard is all
right if he does vote out Of line at
times. His vote on the Dingley
tariff bill is excusable on the ground
of expediency, but how about Sena-
tor McEnery's vote for armor plate?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-07-07

q. L. Everett, editor and founder
of the Ruston Leader has retired from
that paper which is now owned by
the Leader Publishing Company with
Harold P. Lane as editor and mana
ger. We regret to part with Bro.
Everett who was a tactful, graceful
writer, but are happy his successor is
such a clever all around newspaper
man, having shown his metal in the
conduct of the Daily Leader.