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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14

It. Another after the same kind Is that
of the Milford Haven traw;er, which,
while fishing Off Carlingford Tough a
year or two ago, caught up in the net
a packet of papers. tied together with
rcd tape and carefully sealed. The
skipper of the boat handed the dOcu.
ments to a lawyer, and 1t was found
that they provided a 'ssing link
which stood between Il woman and her
fortune. They proved the right of a
Miss Macdonald to certain estates In
ireland, which she had claimed ten
years before, but which she had failed
to win because the will could not be
produced. 1t was this will which was
brought up from the sea.-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14
Gents

Everybody knows that
DOBB1NS' ELECTRIC
soap is the best in the
world. and for 80 years it
has sold at the highest
price. Its price is now 8
cents. same as common
brown soap. Bars full size
and quality. same as last
80 years. Order Of your
grocer. Your choice Of AT
26. books sent free
for each 9 wrappers and
FIVE CENTS FOR POST
AGE.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14
Fortunate EindinRs.

One Of the romances Of money.mak-
Ing IL the story OF man who found a
newspaper inside shark when fishing
In Australia In 1870. and who learned
the news Of the FrancO-Ge war In
this way early enough to make for.
tune out Of 1t. The story may be true
or not; everybody In Australia knows
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14
HENRY E. BRANDT.

People who wish their houses to re-
celve the very best attention this
spring should patrOnize Henry II.
Brandt, 446 and 44S Lincoln avenue.
He has the latest styles of wall paper
and the very best wOrkmen to put II
on. His painters and calclminers are
artists and his work in every way II
creditable,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14

Wossllck's Blue Ribbon Cafe and
Buffet ut 1877 Madison street, near
Clark, is the best place In Chicago to
get good, quick service and a square
meal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14
HE WAS DYING FOR BEANS.

A Shrcwd Hobo Had a "Gav" that
Worked In Boston.
1t was not long ago that the man who
told the story was waiting for car
on Washington street, says the Boston
Herald. about IL p. m, when he was
approached by u knight of the road,
who said he had battered over the pike
from Providence that day and had just
reached town.
I'm SO hungry" said he. that me
stomic Is as fiat as err punct'red bicycle
tire. Would yer help a Teller to live,
boss. by givin' me der price Of or plate
err beans? Nav, I don't want nuthin'
ter drink. amt on der booze no more.
I'm hungry. boss. am. an all I wants
Is beans. yes. beans, an all It would
cost yer Is er dime ter make a Teller
what's seen better days bless Yer fer
der rest ov his life.
ION der level. boss, amt no fake.
I'm Jest unfortunate. I worked fer n
Teller out In Hyde Park ter day an
when I got trough me Job he gave me
der laugh and told me ter git out or he
would have me arrested. Amt dat er
nice way fer to treat u Teller what's
willin' ter work? Say, boss. do git
me beansY"
A silver piece was handed him.
Eyer all right, boss. and yer got or
heart what's In der right place." said
the hobo. as he slipped the coin into a
pocket Of his ragged trousers; then slid
Ing up to the side Of his benefactor he
touched him upon the arm and pointing
to a well.dressed man who was stand.
Ing on the other side Of the street he
said. IBIS gag Is winner every time
watch me work It on de other chump,'
and he hot. footed down the street Il
avoid "what was coming to him" IL
addition to what he had already re
ccived from the sympathetic stranger
Real Names Of Some Noted Rulers.
Suppose that some morning there
should appear In the newspapers such
an item as this: mfr. and Mrs. ALDER,
Il. Victim, accompanied by their
nephew, MIR. Frederick w. V. A.
HohenxOllern, sailed yesterday from
Liverpool for New York." How many
people would give more than passing
glance ut this announcement? Yet Il
would be a piece Of news calculated
to throw the people Of New York. and
the whole Of this country, In fact, into
n paroXysm Of excitement and feverisl
expectation. rs must be admitted when
the names Of King Edward VII, Queen
Alexandra and Emperor William OF
Germany are respectively substituted
for the true family names given In the
supposititious item. Then there Is the
youthful matron, Mrs. Henry Schwerin
who Yields more power than any Othel
woman Of twenty.One now living. Sh,
IL known to the world as Wilhelmin,
Of Holland, and IL the only queen II
the world to-day with the same powers
as u King.-Ladlcs' Home Journal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14
MANY USES FOR LEATHER.

Singular Purposes 1t 10 Made to Serve
in the Industries.
Zone Of the most curious of the many
things made nowadays Of rawhlde,"
said q man who handles such articles In
his business, us the rawhlde pinlon. or
cOgwheel. You might think that the
teeth Of such wheel would break
down aud wear on quicker than those
Of an iron wheel. but ~ q matter Of
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14
ITEM: OF INTEREST

The finest livery stables In Chicago
are those of the Erie Livery, 100 to POI
Erie street. and 1GS to 40 Ontario
street. The proprietor, Mr.. william A.
Hinkins, is one of the best known and
best liked horsemen In the country.
He has recently purchased and has
subject to call the finest imperials,
French leather heads, victorias and
landau carriages in Chicago.
His broughams, coupes and hanson
cabs are the best.
His horses are first.class, with rub.
Der shoes; they never slip.
His drivers are well dressed, sober,
courteous and reliable.
Telephone 1910 North.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14

The finest carriages, most stylish
turnouts and most careful drivers can
be ordered by telephone from J. II.
Birren's elegant stable, PAT and 240
Webster avenue.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14

For tents, awninss ana waterproof
covers 60 to Murray & Co., 820-388
South Canal street. These people are
leaders In this line of goods.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14
Man wants but little here below,

Man wants but little here below,
But, be 1t understood,
No matter whether high or low,
That little must be good;
Which may explain why men Of taste,
Who always get the best.
Their heads by Newton's hats are
graced
When they would be well dressed;
For Newton blocks, the critics tell,
In style and texture all excel.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-09-14

Murray & Company, who lead In the
awning business, and who were located
on Randolph street for eleven years, In.
vite you to call at their new mammoth
establishment, $40 to 888 South Canal
street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
A DAM OPINION.
(Keosauqua Republican,

We congratulate the Meek Bros, of
Bonaparte, that the supreme court of
Iowa has finally, and for all time as
far as the law is concerned, settled
the dam case in their favor. This de-
cision was handed down last Friday
in a refusal of Lnat body to grant a
new trial, or rehearing, which was ar
gued by attorneys a few weeks ago
before that court, of which mention
was made in these columns. The
Meek Bros. own the dam by heritage.
1t was decided by the state to their
father, and this ownership cannot
now be taken away except by legiti-
mate purchase. The Meeks have a
right to give the dam away if they
see fit, but it is hardly likely that
they will do that. In truth, if it were
removed we don't believe any, more
fish would be caught at Keasauqua, or
points on the river above here, than
are now caught. Harrington and
Croton are below the Bonaparte dam
and no more fish are taken there, or
anywhere else down to the mouth OF
the Des Moines, than are caught at
Bentonsport, Keosauqua, Douds, Sci
ma or Ottumwa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
THE IOWA CAMPAIGN.
(Siouy Civ JonrpaIN

Effort is already apparent in certain
political quarters Of this state to di-
vide the republican party, for the pur-
poses of the campaign of this year, in
to opposing camps. 1t is said the ma
chine men will caucus and that the an
(ti-machine men will caucus, and that
leach side will put forth the best eff
fort to beat the other. If there is the
proper excuse for contest upon these
lines, then there is excuse enough for
the democrats to entertain hope.
The republicans of Iowa ought not
to permit themselves to be forced into
campaign of that kind. Such con-
test could not be more or. less than
one machine against another. It ought
not to be so.
1t will not be to the credit of this
great state to have an administration
of revenge. 1t is to be expected that
lit will have republican administration,
since republicans are largely in the
majority. 1t is to be expected that it
will have administration in sympathy
with republican policies, directed to
the advancement of republican inter
ests in the state and in the country.
With republican administration all
republicans would have the right to
expect that; all democrats and mem.
bers of other political organizations
would expect that. But the people OF
| the whole state, without reference to
political association or division, have
1.-THE right to expect administration in
behalf of good government, equal
rights and the material interests of all
the people. 1t is clear enough that
the power of the state should not be
used for personal revenges, for favor.
litism as between material interests, in
behalf of determinations to the ad,
vantage Of some and TO the disadvan.
itage of others, as if the power of the
state were no more than ''spoils."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
PRELIMINARY AS TO THE GOV
ERNoRSHIP.

The authoritative announcement by
Governor Shaw that he will not be a
candidate for third term nomination,
opens the way for a large number Of
strong, gubernatorial candidates thru
out the state to come to the front. OF
tumwa and the sixth congressional
district have men who would do honor
to this high position. The name of
Major Samuel Mahon Of this city, has
been frequently suggested in connec,
ton with the governorship. Major
Mahon is at present out of the city
and cannot be interviewed as to whe-
Their or not, he will consider the mat
ter of entering the race for the nomin-
alton. We want to say, however, that
he is one of Iowa's best and noblest
men and that if he wants to be gov
ernor, there are vast numbers of peo-
pie in this part of the state, who will
support his candidacy with the great
est enthusiasm.
Looking the field over from a gem
eral standpoint, should there be an alb
sence of active candidates in this i'm
mediate locality, it looks to us as if
the strongest name yet mentioned in
connection with the nomination, is the
Hon. Geo. d. Perkins. editor of the
Sioux City Journal and ex-member of
congress. Mr.. Perkins is one of Iowa's
strong men and is eminently qualified
to fill the position of governor with
credit to himself and honor to the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
WALSH AND HIS POLICY.
Davenport Democracy

There is much matter printed in
some quarters about the organiza-
tion of the. democratic party, a con-
summation devoutly to be wished, if
it can be done on the time-tester ira
ditional lines. 1t is useless, however,
to talk about presenting united front
SO long as degenerate issues are made
paramount, and nothing more than
opposition to establish things is pro-
posed. When the democratic party be.
comes strong again, potent enough to
win victories, it must be construc-
tive rather than a destructive organ
ization. The men who for the past
few years have been leading the party
to the rear rather than to the front,
must change their tactics. The les.
sons of experience, of defeat following
defeat, are certainly competent to dc
this, il the lessons are not blindly ig-
nored.
According to a Chicago dispatch the
more conservative elements Of the par
gE are making soma advances. 1t is
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
oTTuMwA AND THE MINERS.

Ottumwa is to have the honor of en-
PERTAINING some fifteen hundred coal
miners, who will meet in this city in
convention during the present month.
There is no class of Industrial work
ers in whom the people of this city
are more interested than in the coal
miners. Those of them who live in
this vicinity are among the best pa
irons Of Ottumwa business men. AS
class there are no men who do hard
er work, are more law abiding or pay
their debts more promptly. Ottumwa
owes it to herself to do the right
thing by the visiting miners who will
be her guests for several days. The
committee Of arrangements should
have no trouble in raising all the
funds that will be needed to take care
of the convention in a handsome man
ner. The miners wanted to come to
Ottumwa; let us make it SO pleasant
for them that they will always have a
good word for this city, and will want
to come again whenever the opportun-
ity may offer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
HoMEFoR CONNECTS.

The possibilities of a home for par
doned, paroled or released convicts
are many, not only to the individuals
whom the institution is intended to
reach but to society as well. The man
just released from a period of enforc-
ed detention in state reformatory or
place of punishment undoubtedly feels
tnat the world has no kindly Keeling
for him. He instinctively thinks that
he has brand on his forehead and
his temptation to again commit a
crime is strong.
The proposed home for this class OF
people at FIT. Dodge, for the incorpora.
ton of which articles were filed yes.
terday is calculated, In some degree
to lessen the, one might almost with
truth say, enforced desire to commit
crime and is an institution that, pro.
|perly managed, will have as great pos.
sibilities in it's way as have the
churches with their affiliated helpful
societies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07

reported that Hon. Thomas Taggart,
the Indiana member of the democratic
national committee who has been
talked of for the Craftsmanship of that
body in the event that conservative
counsels rule, has recently made a
tour of several western states with a
view to seeing what the feeling is,
One of the states visited was
Kansas. Another state is Iowa
Here Mr.. Taggart saw Charles
A. Walsh, a member of the
national cammitttee. 1t is said
that Mr.. Walsh is opposed to- reor-
ganization. This is quite probable.
Mr.. Walsh is anxious to hold on. If
he We're not committeeman for Iowa
he would not be secretary of the ma
tional body position which carries
with it some influence and some emo
luments.
It is to be expected that Mr.. Walsh
and his following will cling to Bryan
and Organism so long as there is a
shadow of either fcft. He has seen
the republican majority mount higher
and higher in every congressional dis
trict in the state; he has seen demo-
cratic counties and cities lost; he has
seen the democratic representation in
the state senate and house cut down
to almost nothing. What is true of
Iowa, is, generally speaking, true of
the nation. But none of these things
move him. He persists in his folly.
So long as what Mr.. Walsh stands for
holds sway just SO long republication
will increase the grip it has on cities,
counties, congressional districts, the
state and the nation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07

A hundred years ago John Jacob
Astor, of New York, was very COM
mon German emigrant. But he had
uncommon judgment, energy, temper
ance, industry and frugality. EXer-
cising all these potentialities with jul
dicious efficiency, he became man of
property. He left, at his death, great
wealth to his descendants. Vast
public benefits have accrued to the
common people Of New York because
of his uncommon judgment and his ac-
cumulative sagacity. The Aston free
library is only one of the monuments
to his character, acquisitiveness and
name. Yet demagags in 1901 de.
nounce his posterity-which in every
war has furnished patriotic and gal
liant defenders of the United States
as puotacrats and unworthy the re-
spect Of plain people.
-
Philip D Armour fifty years ago was
a day laborer and yet when he died in
the beginning of this year he left a
gigantic fortune, Notwithstanding he
had endowed colleges and established
institutions of charity and religion
which had taken away from his for
tune several millions of dollars. He
was of the common people, raised in
frugal industry, Injured to hardship
and ennobled by physical and intel
lectual labor. His benefactions to the
race will live and thrill with energy
nerve with ambition the sons of the
people for generations to come, while
the oratory which denounces men for
acquiring and controlling capital will
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07

The Grand Army of the Republic
has passed the turning point and it
requires no skilled actuary to tell
when the noble organization will be-
come extinct. General Robert B. Wal
lace of Pennsylvania, is authority for
the statement that the death rate is
now nearly 1000 monh and the to-
tai membership is less than three
fourths of the 100000 enrolled ten
years ago. The department of Hi
nois lost per cent of it's member
ship by death last year, and other
states report about the same ratio.
The death rate will increase rapidly
from year to year, and the Tina is not
far distant when men who can tell of
the civil war from the store of their
own experience will be. rare indeed.
All plans for the perpetuation of the
Organization have been abandoned,
and it is well. The Grand Army of the
Republic should live and pass away
as an association of veterans of the
civil VAL Let the allied and auxiliary
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
MINISTER SHOT BY
HUSBAND MAKES DENIAL
Wounded Clergyman Protests limo
cence of Charges.

cence of Charges.
Newark, N. j., Feb. 5--Blinded and
suffering mental torture even more
exquisite than his physical agony, the
Rev. John A. Keller, rector of the
Holy Trinity mission in Arlington,
protests his innocence of the crime
charged against him by Thomas G..
Barker who attempted his life yester-
day. Barker expresses sorrow only be-
cause he failed to kill Keller, who it
is said may survive his gunshot
wounds.
Barker has waived examination on
the charge of attempt to killaand was
held without bail and remanded to
Hudson county Jail. In opposition to
the story of Barker that he shot
Keller because of the rector's attack
on Mrs. Barker another story is told
by the members of Trinity mission.
They say Mrs. Barker is hysterical
and subject to fits, during which she
is not held accountable for her ac'
tions. All Arlington is taking sides.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
The Common People.
be remembered only as phenomena
eruptions of self-seeking demagogy.
From The Conservative.

be remembered only as phenomenal
-
Less than fifty years since brawny
lad of Scotland came to America and
to work among the common people
with uncommon power and perception
of opportunities. His libraries donat-
ed all over the country eell how a
wonderful Divinity uses the manual
and mental forces of one man so as
to make blessings and benefactions for
millions of minds seeking learning
and the luxury of literary indulgence.
But Carnegie is denounced by the
demagog who walls about the common
people and poses as their self-appoint-
ed protector.
The common people in America
have right to aspire to climb to COM
petence and capital. 1t is the pride
and glory of the United States that no
citizen remains common except by
his own yiolition. The day laborer of
today may be capitalist and employ
er of tomorrow. The day laborer OF
yesterday is the rich man and banker
of today. The man. whether he be a
populist candidate for the presidency
or only an editor, who divides his fell
low citizens into classes and trans
fixes em-stereotypes them-as
plutocrats, middle class and common,
is not possessed of common sense
enough to appreciate the opportunities
and possibilities of citizenship in the
republic founded by Washington, Ham
iltoRs lsttsgs2a and theig s9mpatriots
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
'SsD<s8S
OBITUARY.

AS was announced in the Courier
several days ago, Newton M. Garfield,
the father of T. G. Garfield, of South
Ottumwa, died on January 30, at his
home in Aurora, Indiana. Mr.. Can
field had relatives in Wapello and Van
Buren, counties in this state, among
them being a brother, B. P. Garfield,
who resides in Bidwell, and Mrs. EN-
ma Klingelhoffer, of Indianapolis,
Ind, whom is at present visiting rela-
tives and friends in Ottumwa. The
following, taken from paper pub
lished at Wilmington. Indiana, testi-
fies to the esteem in which the deceas-
ed was held by the people among
whom he lived.
Newton M. Garfield, one of the
Oldest pioneers of this county and who
has been gradually failing in health
for year or more calmly and almost
painlessly crossed over the river of
death at 2 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, January %, 1901, aged 81 years, Z
months and 10 days. He was born in
Boone county, KY, June Z 1918, and
came to Dearborn county in child
hood and had lived in this county for
at least four-score years-ten years
more than the allotted life Of man.
He was married in 1885 to Mrs. Ann
Johnson Baker and to them were born
eleven children, eight of whom are
still living.
Newton Garfield was an honest,up-
right and just man Christian gentle
| man a man whose word was as good
as his bond. He was man of whom
no one could justly speak an evil
word. He was devout Christian, a
leading member of the M E. church
in which for many years he was a
class leader. He had also been a
member of the Masonic lodge of Will
mington for nearly half century and
was faithful to his obligations in this
order just as he was dutiful to every
obligation of life. He was of pure
manly character, a faithful and provi-
dent husband, a father kind, consid.
crate and indulgent to his children,
a generous hearted neighbor, a man
worthy of the esteem of all men, a
citizen worthy of emulation.
His funeral took place from the M
r. church at 2 o'clock p. m. Friday
January %, under the auspices of the
| Wilmington Lodge A. F. & A. NJ, No
1853, services being conducted by Rev
Geo. Cochran. His remains We're TAX
en- to River View cemetery for inter.
ment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07
MUST HAVE A FAvoRITE.
(Sicux CITY Tribune.

Neither faction in republican poll
tics is likely to take up Minister Con-
ger, in serious way, as candidate
for governor, unless as a compromise.
Conger does not want to be governor
unless 1t certain that he is
to be relieved of his post
at Picking. Four years more of the
position there would be far more sat
isfactory in every way. MAJOR Con-
ger is poor man, who has had SER
ious financial difficulties. He cannot
afford to come home and make cam
paign for governor any more than A.
b. Cummins can afford to drop $780,
900 law practice to do it. Moreover,
there is no demand for Conger. He
would not be satisfactory candidate
from the standpoint of any of the in
terests which are appayentlX determ,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-07

The national park scheme for
Vicksburg has been nearly completed
by the purchase of all but seven of
the Ill tracts of land necessary to OBJ
tam the 1921 acres. Congress has
made an appropriation of $15O,O0O for
the park and so soon as the land is OBJ
tanned the restoration of the original
battlefield will go on without delay.
The intention is to make the park
present all the features of a long
siege and every redoubt and road will
stand as in the eventful month of
May, 1868. All the states interested
are to locate the positions held by
their regiments and batteries, and
erect fitting memorials. Both union
and confederate officers are working
on the park commission.