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j. E. Rernstedt.

j. 3. Bernstedt, the nominee for
city solicitor, was born in Sweden
thirty years ago. His parents re-
moved to the United States in 1881
and settled in Illinois, but few years
afterward they changed their place of
residence to this county, where they
have lived ever since. j. e. Bern
stedt is therefore a Wapello county
man.
He received his collegiate education
at Augustana college, Rock Island,
H., and during the vacations he was
employed by the government in the
arsenel at that place. After finishing
the course at Augustana, he took the
law course at the state university of
Iowa, from which institution he grad
uated in June 1900. He Immediately
decided to practice his profession here
because of the large number of Swed-
ish people in Ottumwa and Wapello
county. During the presidential cam.
paign of last autumn he displayed
much power as vote getter for Nc,
Kinley and made several speeches
turnout the county. He is young
man well known in Ottumwa, is hon.
est, upright and thoroly deserves the
office for which he is candidate.
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is FoR'lowA.
State Gets Something from Archives
at Washington.


at Washington.
Washington, Feb. 12.-At the be-
ginning of today's session of the sem
ate a joint resolution authorizing the
removal of certain letters from the
files of the department of the interior
and their decoration to the state Of
Iowa passed. A bill was also passed
appointing commission, consisting
of the president of the society
of the Army of Tennessee, the
secretary of war and one other to
select a site in the city of Washington
and have designs prepared for mem
orial or statute of General U. S. Grant,
the cost of which shall not exceed
$25O,00O
Commission to Settle War Claims.
Washington, Feb. 12.-Conferees
of the senate and house today reached
agreement upon the bill providing for
means for settling the claims of citi-
zens OF the United States against
Spain as provided for by the Paris
treaty of peace. The house conferees
receed from their amendment requir-
| ing the court of claims to pass upon
such uclaims and accepts the senate
provision for commission. The new
membership of the commission is in
creased from to 5. A provision was
inserted in making the decisions of
the commission final. The commits
sioners will be appointed by the presi.
dent and confirmed by the senate.
Agriculture Bill Increased.
The agricultural appropriation bill
was called up by Proctor, chairman of
the committee on agriculture. 1t car
ries $4,5G0,000, the increase proposed
by the senate committee being $780,
1000
| House.
Washington, Feb. 12.-After the ap-
proval of the journal, the house voted,
without division, to strike from the
record the letter rejecting upon Per-
ny S. Heath, read during the proceed
Iings in the house yesterday.
The army appropriation bill carry
ing $11S,0O0,000, was then taken up.
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Good Advice.

The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from dyspep-
STA and liver complaint More than
seventy-five per cent of the people in
the United States are afflicted with
these two diseases and their effects;
such as sour stomach, sick headache,
habitual costiveness, palpitation of the
heart, heartburn, waterbrash, gnaw-
ing and burning pains at the pit of the
stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue
and disagreeable taste in the mouth,
coming up of food after eating, low
spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and
get bottle of August Flower for rs
cents. Two. doses will relieve you
Try it. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
For sale by w. L. Sargent
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SAY HE DID 1T.
Patroiman swears That Hamilton Con.
fessed to Killing Day.
ton Con.

fessed to Killing Day.
Minneapolis, Feb. 12.-The sensa-
tion in the Hamilton murder trial to-
day came when former Patrolman
Rooney was called to the stand. He
told his story simply and directly, and
said: when 1 entered the billiard
room that morning, Watchman O'Mal-
ley said to me, Officer, take this man
and lock him up; he did it, said Did
what?' Did this he replied, leading
me to where Days dead body lay on
the billiard table. / took hold of
Hamilton's coat sleeves and told him
to come along. He was sitting in a
chair in the barroom.
Said He Killed Him.
Some one suggested delay, but
Hamilton got up and said, I will go
with you; let the law take its course.
I'll take the consequences. l killed
him, but l did it in self Defense AT
ter awhile Francis came and he want
ed to talk with Hamilton. Francis
said, Keep your mouth shut. Don't
say word until you see me again.
Let me see your knife Hamilton
produced small knife and Francis
asked if he had another knife. He
said, No Then Francis asked did
you have large knife?' and Hamilton
answered Yes Nothing was said
about when he had large knife Or
where 1t was.
On cross examination the witness
memory was not clear on some of the
details. The defense endeavored to
show that his memory is not of the
best. The state then rested and court
adjourned until tomorrow in order to
give the defense time to arrange it's
case.
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TELEPHONE MEN TO MEET.
Southeastern Iowa Independent TeIe-
phone Association Issues Call.

A call has been issued for meet
ing to be held at Sigourney on Febru-
airy 81, for the purpose of making ar
rangements to consolidate and I'M
prove the telephone system in use
among the farmers of that vicinity.
The meeting is called by the othclals
of the Southeastern Iowa Independent
Telephone association, of which H. E.
Pancost, of this city, is member and
one of the executive committee.
For some time misunderstanding
has existed between the association
and the promoters of an Independent
telephone line for farms in keokuk
county and vicinity, which was to con-
meet with the lines of the association
at Sigourney. This meeting is called
with the object of settling these diff
culties and let the two organizations
work for each others good instead OF
somewhat in opposition, as now.
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City Solicitor.

A large number of candidates devel-
oped for this Office, but after the in
formal ballot had been disposed of,
and about half of the wards called on
the second, and it was seen that J. E.
Bernstedt, the well known Swedish at
torney, would win, nearly all wards
changed their votes and had them
counted for him. The candidates
were ]. F. Blake, j. E. Bernstedt, G.
G. McIntire, w. W. Epps and w. D..
Tisdale.
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cLEw in SAFE ROBBERY.
Officials at Manila Forging Chain
About Three Prisoners.

Manila, Feb. 12.-Evidence in the
hands of the Manila authorities as to
who robbed the United States Express
company last Saturday of safe con-
tanning $4,000, of which $4,000 was
in cash, points strongly to the guilt of
three Manila men who are under ar
rest. 1t was found yesterday that the
sledge with which the safe was open
ed was daubed with blue paint, match
ing in color that which John Jackson
had been painting his doors. Jackson,
John Stovall and Charles Hayes We're
seen together early Saturday evening
in saloon, and not one of them had
a cent. Later they returned and all
had plenty of money. The prisoners
hearing is set for today.
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FLAG DECISION SOON.
Court Will Decide Whether Constitu.
tion Follows the Flag.


Washington, Feb. 12.-Does the con-
stitution follow the flag? The deci-
sion of the supreme court in this great
case will probably be handed down in
about three weeks. After tomorrow's
session of the court it is understood
to be Chief Justice Fuller's intention
to inquire of the various members of
the bench how soon they will be ready
to vote upon the decision. A day will
then be set for taking the vote. 1t is
expected this may be during the next
fortnight, as the court is to adjourn
tomorrow until the 25th inst. 1t is
barely possible the decision may be
ready by that date, but not at all prob,
able. The vote has not yet been taxi
en-, as, the Justices have been studying
the briefs of counsel during the past
weeks recess.
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was placed in nomination for chair
man of the city central committee, by
F. w. Simmons, and his nomination
was made unanimous with whoop.
The Resolutions.
The only thing before the conven-
tion now was the adoption of the reso-
lutions, and the committee having
made its report, st~ang resolutions
We're adopted after Itch the conver-
tioE adjourned The resolutions are as
follows:
The republicans Of Ottumwa in con
yention assembled adopt the following
resolutions:
First. We are in favor of a faith
full, efficient and comprehensive adj
ministration of our city affairs, such
as prudent and careful men give to
their own private business.
With the large revenues at the dis
posal of our city government its af-
fairs should have the same prudent
and economical management and de-
votion to it's interests that private
corporation handling the like funds
should have.
No tax should be demanded or col
lected from the people except that
which is necessary to secure the best
interests of the cityand these interests
should be strictly limited to objects
provided by law.
Second. We,as intelligent and law
respecting people, seeking the advan-
tages which flow from proper business
and social community, demand that all
the laws relating to the welfare and
good order of the city, whether the
same are found in the statute or the
the ordinances, shall be fairly and
impartially enforced.
We recognize that discrimination
in the enforcement of laws, the neg
| lect of some and the strict enforce.
ment of others engenders contempt
| for all law, and is fruitful source
of disorder; that bad laws should be
repealed or modified, but SO long as
they remain upon the ordinance OF
| statute book they should be enforc
ed as they are written according tc
the spirit of the makers. That ex
ecutive officers should not attempt
to legislate thereby repeating OF
amending laws, and we place oul
| unqualified condemnation upon sucf
administration.
Third. That we cordially endorse
the candidates nominated by the re
publicans of the several wards of the
city and by this convention, as meI
whose intelligence, integrity and &C
4 uuaintance with the needs of thu
community is an assurance of thei
| fitness for the respective offices tt
which they are nominated, and W,
ask for them the support of all VIII,
are interested in the good order ant
the wise administration of the at
fairs of our city.
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BRUSH WITH FILlPINos.
Some Surrendered, Others Were Kill
ed and Few Were Captured.

Manila, Feb. 1.-THE insurgent col
onel, Simon Techon, seven insurgent
officers and seventy men with sixty
guns, surrendered Internationally to
Captain Coolies, of the Thirty-fifth
regiment at San Miguel Demayumo
in fight at Sibuyan Tangas. The
rebel general Malbas. is reported kill
ed and six insurgent officers and TWEEN
ty men captured. Mariquina is the
scene of an immense peace meeting
of the federal party.
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CITY treasurer.

The name of G. F. Trotter was pre-
sented as the only candidate before
the convention for the position of city
treasurer, and he was accorded the
nomination by reclamation.
City Engineer.
G. r. Allen was presented to the
convention as the only candidate for
city engineer, and he was accorded
the nomination by reclamation.
City Assessor.
]. D. Smith was the only candidate
for assessor and on motion he was
nominated by reclamation.
City Auditor.
Calvin Manning moved that if there
were no other candidates, the nominal
ton of j. H. Rheem for city auditor be
made by reclamation, but he was stop.
ped before he finished and was in
formed by a delegate from the Fifth
ward that L. M. Cooley was candl-
date, and roll call was demanded.
This resulted in Mr. Rheem's securing
the nomination on the first formal bal
lo..
lafo D.I
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G. E. Trotter.

Frank Trotter was born in Ottumwa
April 81, 1874 in the Fourth ward. and
has resided in the same ward all his
life. Mr.. Trotter received an educa-
ton in the Ottumwa public schools,
and at the age of seventeen he enter
ed the service of Uncle Sam, as stamp
and general delivery clerk in the OF
tumwa postoftice. After filling that
important position, at salary of $50
per month, he entered the service OF
the City Savings bank, as office boy
collector and janitor, at the low salary
of $40 month, and by hard and pur-
suent work his ability became known,
and he accepted position as collect
or for the Iowa National bank, and af-
forwards was promoted to draft clerk,
and he now holds the responsible po-
sition of teller, which is one of the
most important departments in that
ban-.. Mr.. Trotter is a young man
of sterling character, and at the time
of the campaign of 1896, he was the
president of the Young Mems Sound
Money club, which was composed or
over 500 members. This is Mr.. Trot-
ter's second nomination for city treas
urer, and at the last election he was
only defeated by IS votes, out OF over
5000 which were cast for the Office.
In case of election Mr.. Trotter will
work the city business in connection
with his present position perform
ing the duties of the city work, out
side of the banking hours. His eight
years experience in the banking bust
ness will enable him to fill the posi-
ton acceptably, and the fact that the
Iowa National bank has never had the
city account, is a strong point in his
favor.
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First Formal Ballot.
Bern McIn-

Mr.. Bernstedt having received a
majority of the votes cast, he was de-
clared the nominee for city solicitor,
and on motion has nomination was
made unanimous.
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Aldermen at Larue.

1t was necessary to take three bal
lots to nominate the two candidates
for aldermen at large. A. B. Williams,
winning in the second and T. e. Boggs
in the third. T. E. Boggs, E. H. Emery,
A. B. Williams and F. Fielder were
the candidates.
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evening. There were 10 delegates
present.56 being necessary to a choice.
1t was moved and seconded that the
first ballot taken would be an informal
one, and the motion, was carried.
Chester w. Whitmore, w. r. War
rem and John L. Moore were the can
didates.
Informal Ballot for Police JUDGE.
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Third Formal Ballot.

[ T E. Boggs received majority of
the votes cast on this ballot and he
was declared the nominee and on mo-
ton the nomination was made unani-
nous.
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First Formal Ballot.
He'd Cod.
Ward
90

j. H. Rheem having received ma
jority of the votes he was declared
the nominee, and on motion his nomi-
nation was made unanimous.
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THE CANDIDATES.
Short Personal History Of the Repub-
lican Nominees.

Iican Nominees.
The Courier takes pleasure in pre-
senting a short personal history of
the republican convention last even
ing. The list shows a lot of men
whom any city may be proud of. They
are all representative citizens, and
are men who will give Ottumwa a mu-
nicipal government, that its citizens
will be proud of.
Smith Augustus SpiIman.
Smith Augustus Spilman, the re-
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T. e, Boaas.

II. e. Boggs was born in st. Marys-
vile, Ohio, September 6, 1S48, and af-
ter common course in the public
schools of that place. he attended
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Second Formal Ballot.

A. B. Williams having received
majority of the votes he was declared
the nominee for one of the aldermen
at large, and another ballot was or
dered for the selection OF second
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Death Penalty for Kidnapers.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 1.-THE
senate passed bill yesterday fixing
the punishment of those found guilty
Of kidnapping for ransom at death, or
not less than ten years in the peniten.
tiary.
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Temporary Organization.

Hon. H. L. Waterman was chosen
temporary chairman, and f. w. Will
son and Carl McElroy temporary sec
retaries. Mr.. Waterman made few
remarks on taking the chair, in which
he said: "A great responsibility rests
upon this convention. We want a
better government in our city. We
have started out well by selecting
good men for aldermen. We must go
ahead and make good selections at
this convention. We must select men
who will see that the affairs of the
city will be administered properly. We
must select as executive officers men,
who will enforce the laws, and if we
do this we will be successful at the
polls. Gentlemen what is your pleas
ure?"
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John L. Moore.

John L. Moore, candidate for police
judge, was born in 1885, in Beaver
county, Pennsylvania. While yet a
child he was taken by his parents to
Wellsviile, Ohio, where he remained
until 1855, when he came to Eddyville
in this county and engaged in bust
ness. In 1869, Mr.. Moore removed to
this city and has resided here since
that time. The first eleven years of
his residence in Ottumwa were spent
as a retail druggist. He was for
some time secretary of the Ottumwa
Starch Co., and later was engaged in
the retail grocery business. Since
disseminating the last named occupa-
ton he has carried on a real estate
and insurance business in this city
Mr.. Moore has for many years been
identified with the republican party
in victory and defeat, and his nomin-
alton on the city ticket meets with
the hearty approval of all who know
him, as it is a we'll recognized fact
that if elected he will perform the du-
ties that will devolve upon MIN with
impartiaiity and wisdom.
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GOOD
DIGESTION

Waits on appetite. Lack of appetite
usually indicates weak digestion. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters taken before
meals will create healthy desire for
food, by cleansing the clogged bowel
and stimulating the secretions of the
stomach. 1t also Iurifies the blood
strengthens and invigorates the liver
and kidneys. 1t is undoubtedly the
most efficient medicine in the world
for stomach troubles. A Private Row
enue STAN , covers the neck of the
bottle.
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Fifth Formal Ballot.
Whitmore. Warren. Moore.

Mr. Moore having received major
ity of the votes cast, his nomination
was made unanimous.
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No credentiaI Committee.

1t was moved and seconded that the
committee on credentials be dispensed
with, and the delegates be empowered
to cast the full vote of their ward.
This carried unanimously.
Temporary Organization Permanent.
It was moved by j. G. Meek that the
temporary organization be made per-
manent, and the motion carried. 1t
was moved by N. e. Carpenter, that
the chairman appoint delegate from
each ward to act as a committee on
resolutions, which also carried.
Committee on Resolutions.
The following We're appointed:
First ward, DR.. Newell; second, A.W.
Lee; third, w. A. Work; fourth, ORD.
A. LaForce; fifth, e. G. Sharp; sixth,
Geo. Turk; seventh, E. H. Emery. The
committee Immediately retired to pre-
pare resolutions, and it was moved by
Hon. Calvin Manning that the conven-
ton proceed to the nomination. of can
didates, which motion carried and the
convention Immediately got to work.
Or. SpiIman Nominated.
Captain J. G. Hutchinson, with few
well chosen words placed in nominal
ton, DR.. S. A. Spilman, of the third
ward, and asked that his nomination
be made unanimous. There was a
second from every ward, and on the
motion being put DR.. Spilman was de-
clared the nominee for mayor by ac-
clamation.
Moore for Police Judge.
A ballot was then ordered for can
didate for police judge, and it was ne
cessary that the convention take five
ballots, before it made choice, John
L. Moore, winning with 73 votes. This
office developed the only contest of the
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From Wednesdays Daily.
This is the ticket nominated by the
republicans of Ottumwa, in their con-
vention held last night, and in addi-
ton to this excellent list of candidates
the following named gentlemen who
were nominated for ward aldermen at
the recent primaries, the republican
party expects to make clean sweep,
at the coming city election, March
%: First ward, M. l.. Toland second,
S. D. Baker, third; w. H. Asbury,
fourth, DR.. B. F. Hyatt; fifth, w. /.
Peck; sixth, w. E. Cook, seventh, w.
j. Berry.
Probably one of the largest and
most enthusiastic conventions ever
held in Ottumwa, was called to order
In the district court room of the court
house last night by I. H. Hammond, at
1880 o'clock. 1t was q representative
gathering. 1t was composed of the
best citizens of the city. 1t was har-
monius. There were contests for some
of the Offices, but they were all settled
in q harmonious manner. Dr. S. A.
sSpilman was nominated for mayor by
reclamation, as was G. F. Trotter for
treasurer, c. r. Allen for engineer
eahus % ~. oHlIu Ior assessor. IL was
necessary to take five ballots to reach
result for candidate for police
judge, John L. Moore, winning on that
ballot. ]. e. Bernstedt, was nominal
ed for city solicitor on the first formal
BALLOT, as was j. H. Rheem for audi
tor. A. B. Williams, was nominated
for alderman at large on the second
FORMAL ballot, and on the third ballot
I. p. Boggs received majority of the
votes cast, and his nomination was
made unanimous. N. e. Carpenter,
was chosen by reclamation for chair
man of the city central committee,
and set of ringing resolutions declar-
ing for faithful, efficient and compre-
henSiYe administration adnnted
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Called to Order.

The convention was called to order
by County Auditor 1. H. Hammond,
who stated that he had received a
communication from Chairman Morg-
an Griswold, in which he stated he
would be unable to be present and
asking that gentleman to take the
chair