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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
iMPosTER is CAPTURED.
Bogus Millionaire Held Prisoner at
Salisbury, Mo.


Salisbury, Mo.
Bloomfield, Feb. 21.- Lorensa
Waugh, alias William Yates, the bogus
millionaire and imposter who caused
such a flutter of excitement in Bloom
field last week, is being held prison
er at Salisbury, Mo-, until the proper
papers can be procured from the gov
ernor to bring him here to be tried for
larceny
Mrs. Stevens, the victim in this city,
has been receiving letters and tele-
phone messages from various parties
making inquiries in regard to him.
The following is a copy of letter re-
ceiyed from S. F. Boke. of Muscatine:
"Muscatine, Ia, Feb. 10, 1901.
Mrs. Stevens, Salisbury, Mo-:
Dear Madam thought when I
came home this morning would write
and telephone to you. and so write
also, about that rich uncle. He came
to Fredonia, Iowa, January 20, and
represented himself as my wife's mo-
TIERS uncle. from San Francisco, Cal
ifornia. He said his name was Lo-
rensa Waugh and my mother-in-law's
name was Waugh before she married.
He stayed there a week or more, and
then he and my mother-in-law and
some of the children went to Mrs. Ca
tine to see the balance of the chill
dren. So when he was here he divided
the estate, giving each one one hun
dred acres of land adjoining the city
of San Francisco. But no one saw any
papers to confirm his statements. In
a day or two he borrowed s54, and
then skipped to Columbus Junction,
and that was the last heard of him un-
til saw in the Muscatine Journal
your experience. Then called on you
to see if this was the same man. So
now If you wish, please write to us and
let us know what he said to you and If
you find him hold him, and We will do
the balance. He said his gold watch
was stolen on the train, and he heard
of it at Eldon. He borrowed it of my
old mother-in-law, who is so years old
and can hardly move across the floor
so you see that man ought to be hung
Respectfully yours.
rs. F. Boke'
Waugh, or Yates, also worked the
same scheme on Mrs. Maggie Brock
at Columbus Junction, Iowa, and also
on Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, at Fredonia
J. T. Dabney, county attorney of Da
Wis county, has filed papers with the
governor to have him brought here
for larceny. The charge here is pre-
ferred against him by Wilber Steph
ems, son of Mrs. Harry Stephens, who
let him have some money on the 7th
of February, when he was going away
and which he promised to pay when
he returned. Mr.: Dabney thinks the
man can be brought to Bloomfield fol
trial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
oTruMwANs ENTERTAINED.
Local Knights of Pythias Attend
Banquet at Fairfield Last Evening.


A number of members of Wapello
lodge, No. 12, Knights of Pythias, were
in Fairfield last evening attending a
meeting of the local lodge of that
place. The work in the second and
third degrees was conferred, and mem,
bers from Libertyville and Birming.
ham were also in attendance. After
the work an elaborate banquet was
given by Forest City lodge, No. 81
Fairfield. The following is the per-
sonnel of the Ottumwa members who
attended the affair:
L. A. Bailey, Geo Walker, Chas
Mosena, j. M. Leonard, DR.. ]. E. Nc
Cormick, Dr. Pascoe, w. V. Cockerill
Ben Grips, B. A. Hand. G. w. Sullivan
Courtney Williams, L. A. Gordon, F
A. Starks, c. H. Howell, Rube Teter
Jess Taylor, Fred Bills. q. w. Glib
bons, w. w. Epps, W. w Rankin, E
L. Scott, A. G. Cook, H. A. Cook, DIR
E. B. Norris and R. N. McElroy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Daughters Elect Regents.

Washington. Feb. 21.-This morn
ing the national congress of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton named the following state regents
and adjourned until this afternoon,
when the election of officers took
place: Illinois, Mrs. Robert Hall; In
diana, Mrs. James M. Fowler; Iowa,
Mrs. Charles e. Armstrong; Michigan,
Mrs. William J. Chittenden; Nebras-
ka, Mrs. Laura S. Pound; South Da-
kota, Mrs. A. j. Kellar; Wisconsin,
Mrs. james Sidney Peck.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Gross Earnings Show Increase.

Chicago, Feb. 20.--Gross earnings OF
the Milwaukee and st, Paul for the
second week of February increased
$72,768 over those for the correspond
ing week last year. The increase was
surprise to the officials of the road.
1t was believed that the figures would
show only a trifling gain over last
year. The increase in gross earnings
from July /, 1900, to date now approx
imates $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
EX-SENATOR WHITE DEAD.
Passed Away Unexpectedly at Los
Angeles This Morning.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 21.-Ex
United States Senator Stephen NJ.
White died at his residence at 4
o'clock this morning, after short i'll
ness. He was suffering from an ul-
ceration of the stomach. but his con-
dition was not thought dangerous.
After midnight he began to show
alarming symptoms and sank rapidly.
Whites family is greatly prostrated.
Since his retirement from the senate
several months ago, the senator has
been living in Los Angeles, attending
to legal business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
POLICIES OF SUICIDES VOID
/. 3 = 3 = Il s. +. u x 80 m -
= MILWAUKEE, ROBBED.

y MILWAUKEE, Feb. 21.-By ac-
. cident City Treasurer BolloW has
= made the discovery that the city
& has been defrauded out of a sum
= amounting to between $4,000 and
y 100000. The discovery was made
thru a representative of a trust
= company that has been loaning
money on city certificates pre-
+ senting to Mr.. RoIoW certificates
that were found to be not genuine.
g This started an investigation.
$ How much the city treasury has
. suffered is not known exactly, and
the inquiry has not progressed far
enough so that the name of any
e one can be connected with the
scandal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
FIGHT FIRE Up IN THE AIR
. *** s***# #**as... s..
: DYING MAN STOPS TRAIN.

= COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 21.-A
= most remarkable display Of nerve
" and decided presence of mind was
y shown by Victor Fisher, Panhan-
: die brakeman, who, while lying
* beside the railroad track in the
country, with the mercury hover
' ing around zero and with both
y legs cut off between his ankles
y and knees, placed a torpedo on the
y the track and stopped the second
= section of the train which ran ov-
er him. Fisher fell under the
wheels while trying to walk
across the tops of the cars. He
was brought to this city, where
y he died in the hospital shortly af-
ter his arrival.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Full Of prl,nes.

San Jose, Cal, Feb. 21.-A general
meeting of the California Cured Fruit
association is in session here today,
its chief business being the devising
of ways and means for advertising
prunes extensively thruout the Unit
ed States. Statesmen also will be sent
out to all parts of the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
PRESIDENT RECEIVES D. A. r.

Descendants Of Revolutionary Heroes
Attend Function at Capital
Washington, Feb. 21.-The national
society, the Daughters of the Americ-
an Revolution yesterday completed
the reading of all reports. President
and Mrs. Mckinley rendered recep-
tion in the afternoon to the society
of the Children of the American Rev,
olution which was Immediately follow.
ed by a reception to the delegates to
the congress of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Eight Hundred Beers In a De.
plorable Condition.
MAY DESERT AND GIVE UP
Large Body Sighted Tuesday-The
supposition is They Are on Road to
Mylstroon Where They Will Discuss
Situation With View to Surrender.

Pretoria, Feb. 21-Eight hundred
Beers passed the Piennars river Tues
day. moving in the direction of Myl-
stroom, seventy-five miles north of
Pretoria. 1t is supposed they propose
discussing the question of deserting
and surrender. They are in a deplor-
aple state. Their clothing is in rags
and many were riding donkeys while
Others trudged afoot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
FOUND GUILTY.

Pennington Man Convicted in Van
Buren, County.
Keosauqua, Feb. 21.-Last evening
at 9 o'clock, the jury in the case OF
the state of Iowa VS.. William Freed,
of Pennington, charged with assault
with intent to commit murder, return
ed verdict of intent to commit a
great bodily injury. Monday of next
week has been set for the time to pass
sentence on the defendant. There are
several other similar charges pending
against Freed for like offenses, but it
is not likely that he will be tried on
any of those charges at this term.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Mad DOG at chiIIicothe.

Chillicothe, Feb. 21-A dog belong
ing to VIM. Manuel, farmer resid-
ing near this place, went mad and has
bitten several head of stock, necessi-
tating the shooting of several animals.
There is considerable excitement over
the affair. Several other dogs were
also bitten.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
CARNEGIE GIFT FOR MARION.
An Indiana Town Is to Get $4,000
From Him,

Marion, Ind, Feb. 21.-Andrew Car
negie has given the Marion school
board the assurance of a donation of
$4,000 to aid in building public Ii
brary building here. The only provi-
sion included was that the city shall
appropriate $4,000 annually for it's
maintenance. The city council held a
special meeting and accepted the offer.
The proposed structure will cost $780,
600.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
SIOUX CITY IN LEAGUE.
Finally Gets Into the Western Base.
ball Circuit.

Sioux City, Feb. 21.-Sioux City will
be in the Western Baseball league
this season. Manager Hulen, of Pueb-
10, signed a contract yesterday and
will transfer the franchise and team.
This completes the league.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
MRS. NATION NOT GUILTY.

Discharged in One case-in Jail on
Another.
Topeka, Kas., Feb. 21.-Judge Cabe,
of the city court handed down a deci-
sion today in the case of Mrs. Carrie
Nation for smashing the Senate so,
loon, discharging her. The case was
submitted on an agreed statement OF
facts. The judge held since Mrs. Ma
Ition had no malice toward the pro.
prietors of the place, and destroyed
the place in abating public nuisance
she is not guilty of malicious destruc
ton of property. This does not affect
the cases pending against Mrs. Ma
ton for the Sunday raid, for which
Il she is now in the county Jail.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
BROUGHT CONSERVATION.
Suit Filed to Gust Waterloo From
Possession of Property.

Waterloo, Feb. Especial. "A
sensation was sprung here by an ac-
tion commenced by j. L. Cooley, a
the town site of East Waterloo, to
recover the title to Lincoln Park, in
the heart of the city. The property
is valued at $4,000 and has been used
by the city since 1868.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Railway Mail Pay Not Cut.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The amend
ment oNereG by Butler in the senate
yesterday to reduce the pay to rail-
ways for carrying the mail about nine
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
SOLDIER IN DIVORCE COURT.
Names Royalty as Correspondent lr
Action-Efforts to Hush 1t.

NCIIVIt-ETUTtSI 20 nUSU IVs
London, Feb. 21.-Major Atherton,
the second in command of the Twelfth,
the Prince of Wales Royal lancers.
now in South Africa has filed suit for
divorce against his wife, Mabel L.Ath-
erton, naming the Duke of West Minis
ter as correspondent. The case can
not be heard in court for some months
and friends of the just married duke,
among whom are said to be King Ed
ward, may yet succeed in compromis-
ing the matter, and preventing trial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
AGREE TO PuNlsHMENTs.

Minister conger Forwards Chinese
News to Home Government.
Washington, Feb. PA cablegram
was received at the state department
from Minister Conger stating the
Chinese plenipotentiaries had inform,
ed the foreign ministers that the en-
peror agreed to all the punishments
named in Conger's telegram of Febru-
ary
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
PECULIAR DIVORCE RULING.
Failure to Provide for Family nc
Ground for Action.

Ground TOT NctIoh. .
Springfield, FL, Feb. 21.-The SUI
preme court today in the case of Rose
Maddox, of Decatur, against James
Maddox, an appeal from Macon coun-
ty affirmed the decision of the lower
court. The court holds that failure to
provide suitable place for wife and
children to live. whereby they suffer
ed from exposure and extreme cold,
and failure to provide sufficient cloth
ing and food, does not constitute cru
city under the terms of the statute
and is not cause for a divorce.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
HISTORIC CHARACTER DEAD.

Believed to Be Man Exiled from Ger.
many for Lese Majeste.
Chicago, Feb. 21.--A man believed
to be Baron Won Keltenburg, who was
exiled from Germany years ago for
writing a poem attacking Bismarck
was found dead in bed here today. 1t
is said he once lived in Denison, Ind,
and had large bank account there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
BOXERS RISING.
Chinese Soldiers Joining Forces With
Boxer Movement,

st. Petersburg. Feb. 21.-Vladivos-
ter dispatchers report that trouble is
again rising in southern Manchuria.
Boxer emissaries have already arriv-
ed there. and the Chinese forces are
Joining the Boxer movement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
ARMY APPROPRIATIONS.
Senate Committee Completes consid-
GRAFTON of the Bill.

Washington, Feb 21.-The senate
committee on military affairs yesterday
completed the consideration of army
appropriations. The committee en-
dorsed the Spooner Philippine amend
ment to the bill
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
STOCK CAUSES PANIC.
Earth Trembles in chili-lnhabitant
Very Much Alarmed.

Valparaiso, Feb. 21.-There were
three heavy earthquake shocks at Ari-
ca. Chill, at 3 a. m. Wednesday. The
inhabitants are panic stricken.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
Minneapolis Physician Dead.

Minneapolis, Feb. 21.-,Dr. William
Pleen, one of the best known physi-
clans of Minneapolis, died today OF
pneumonia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
sHAFTER GETS RAIsE lN ARMY.

Will Be Made a Major General-oth-
err Nominations.
Washington, Feb. 21.-The presi-
dent yesterday sent the following nom
nations to the senate: To be Major
General, Brigadier-General William r.
shafter; Lieut.-Co:onel Edward M.
Hayes to Be Colonel; Major l.. Cooper
to be Lieut. Colonel.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
PURSUING BURGLARS.
Posse After Gang That Blew Safe Last
Night.

st. Adams, W. Va, Feb. 21.-Rob-
bers last night battered down the out
side doors and blew open the safe of
the ST. Adams bank, securing large
sum of money, and escaped on a hand
car. A posse is in pursuit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
cUDAHY KIDNAPPING.
Hearing of Man Accused of Grim.
Postponed Until Monday.

Postponed Until Monday.
Omaha. Feb 21.-The hearing of
James Callahan. the alleged kidnaper
of Edward Cudahy, Jr., this morning
was postponed until Monday to allow
him to procure counsel. Bail was fix
ed at $500 on three complaints,
grand larceny, robbery and false Inn
prisonment He is unable to furnish
bonds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
BURNS BUT STILL WORKS.
Plant at Sioux City Ravased
by Fire.

Sioux City, Feb. 21-Fire in the sto-
rage rooms of the American Linseed
company today caused a loss of "a
quarter of a million dollars. The
plant is still in operation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
AGAINST KANSAS SALOONS.
Bill introduced to Make Sale of Liquor
Nuisance,

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 21.-The house
yesterday passed Senator HurrelPs
bill relating to the sale of Intoxicating
liquors and it was sent to Governor
Stanley for his signature. The bill
classes as public nuisance all places
where liquor is sold Illegally.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
PINNED DOWN BY A ROCK.
cattIeman Dies Alone, Unable to Free
Himself or Secure Help.

Himself or Secure Help.
Flagstaff, Ariz, Feb 21.-The body
of William Ashurst, prominent cat
tleman of northern Arizona, has been
found in the Grand Canon of the Col
orado. He had been pinned to the
ground by a rock which had 1allen
across his legs and he probably died
of thirst. There were evidences that
he had struggled desperately to re
lease himself
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
THE DOCTOR" is DEAD.
Man Who Inspired Character in Book
Is No More.

Colorado Springs, Feb. 21.-Dr. Ma
20 G. Smith, companion and friend
of Mark Twain and the inspiration OF
the novelist's Doctor in Innocence
Abroad is dead at his residence in
this city, at the age of S5 years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21

lContinued on Page Al
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-11-22
Wife Ia Name Only.

A rather distressing blunder has
been committed by the officials of
Multnomah, county although the law
making body is perhaps more di-
rectly responsible. In that county
the law states explicitly that the
county clerk, and no person else,
shall have authority to issue mar
riage licenses. No provision is
made for the granting Of Certificates
In the case of the death of the clerk,
and before successor is appointed.
The framer of the law probably
could not conceive of a man dying
andleaving a fat political job, but
the unexpected has happened.
County Clerk Holms died a week
ago and no successor has been ap-
pointed. Multnomah county is
without a clerk. Marriage licenses
have been issued, however, and
ceremonies have been performed.
Now comes Judge Cake, to say that
these marriages are illegal; that
the license was green goods; that
the solem vows were hollow mock
cry; that the minister did not earn
his fee, and the state of Oregon has
been party to bunco game.
There is a serious side 10 the
matter, however, and that is the
distress of mind which must be suf
fered by the innocent parties in
these mock marriages. Of course,
they are man and wife to all intents
and purposes. but then the agony
of another ceremony is not pleas
ant to contemplate.
AS Mr.. Wigle, and Mrs. Nelms
secured their license since the death
of Clerk Holmes. they are Of that
number who must undergo this or
deal. While the county has re-
funded the money paid for licenses,
the ministers have given no assur-
ance that a rebate may be expected
from them.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-11-22
A Strong Attraction.

Manager Groves of the Opera
House makes special announce
ment that he has completed all
arrangements for the appearance at
the Opera House on November,
25th Of the Misses Ethel Balch and
Marie Lamour supported by Fred
eric Murphey and strong company
in Wilfred Clark's London success,
"A Wise woman. The comedy
is said to be an exceptionally bright
piece Of farcical writing. It was
originally presented at tue Strand
Theatre, London, where it played
to remarkably big business during
a long engagement Of 238 nights.
The farce which the critics declare
to be exceptionally well developed
and interesting throughout is ar
ranged to admit of the introduction
of a number of high class spec
ialties, without which any farce
in these days would be deemed in
complete. Wilfred Clarke, the
author of the comedy, and who is
incidentally the son of the late
John Sleeper Clarke, the famous
comedian, has staged the produc-
ton himself, and this important
detail is said to have been carried
out in a most artistic manner.
Frederic Murphy, the leading man
Of the organization, became well
known to many patrons of the
drama through his long connection
with Julia Marlowe's company.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-11-22

years past, but the game of Sat
rirday was one of the most salts
factory that has ever been played
between the two schools. The
November, 1898, game, which
resulted in a tie-5 to 5-was
the cause OF considerable feeling
OH the part Of all those concern
ed, but the "Farmers" certainly
demonstrated, Saturday, that
their team is composed not mere
lv of football players, but that
every member is true amateur
athlete in every sense. The
treatment accorded Pacific Uni
versity team in Corvallis made a
lasting impression on them, aud
served to efface anv fotlner diff
ferences. The standard. which
was set by o A c during and
after Saturdays game, is we'll
worthy of adoption by some of
the more prominent universities
of the state.
Gault, Williams. Carnal,an
and Sweek we're the strongest de-
tenders of s'Agrics' +" goal.
Two of Corvallis regular players
were out of the game.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-11-22
Kings Valley.

The good weather seems to have
ended for this year but the fall grair
is about all sown and the farmer
can now enjoy sitting by the fire.
side and feel contented with his
prospects.
Mr.. Petty of Salem who is sup
posed to have purchased the Allen
farm has been moving his house.
hold effects the past week.
Mr.. Arnold is holding a pro,
tracted meeting on Tum Tum and
his pulpit was necessarily vacant
last Sunday.
L. G. Price, John Chambers and
Miss Mayme Stiuit were c wallis
visitors last week.
The basket social at the school
house for the benefit of a library
fund, promises to be well attended.
The object is worthy of the support
of all.
The Hoskins sawmill will com
mence operations after long sea-
son of rest and repairing.
w. L: Price was in town the
first Of the week.
A. B. C.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-11-22
oregen's Proud Record.

Colonel Dosch, who has been
in charge of Oregon's exhibit at
the Pan-American Exposition at
Buffalo, writes President Tiff,
of the state commission, that the
grand total of Oregon's S winnings
in the awards is aga prizes.
These prizes consist of 12o med
ais and 1o3 honorable mention.
AS the judgement of the COM
mittee on awards in reference to a
number of exhibits is still held
in abeyance, the prospects are
that several more medals may be
added to Oregon's already cred
liable list.
The following awards were
made to Benton county exhibit
Iors: Silver medal-H. F. Fis-
cher, wheat -four.
Bronze medal-Agricultura1
College, collection of grasses and
forage plants.
Honorable mention-M. F.
Wood, barley, wheat and oats.
j. B.. Wells: wheat and oats. J.
D. Wallis, wheat. Corvallis
Lumber Company, hardwood
products.