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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
OPINIONS ON TUBERCULOSIS.

The question of certain problems
relating to tuberculosis is handled in
the recent number of the Denver Med
ical Times. The general appeal to
climatic relief by the sufferers from
this disease, seems likely to be hamp-
cred by the very knowledge of the
danger from it's infectious possibili-
ties; knowledge which is spreading
rapidly. This article, while impress
ing the absolute necessity for climatic
benefits, lays down some excellent
points to be observed for the safe
guard of such states as are now dis
cussing the topic of needed quarantine
against tuberculosis. Some of the
chief of these are systematic instruc-
ton in the sources of consumption
such instruction to be spread abroad
thru the mediums of the press, the
school and the board of health; house.
hold sanitation and, if necessary,
household quarantine; more rigid
dairy rules and the insistence upon
the tuberculin test for all cattle; the
compulsory reporting of tuberculosis
cases and the avoidance of any segre-
cation of consumptives in thickly set
tied districts. On the other hand,
hospitals and sanatoria at too great a
distance from those necessities of at
tendance and medicine which the di-
sease requires are to be deprecated.
If all these precautions are followed,
the inhumanity of state quarantine
might be, avoided.
In this connection the action of the
New York Academy of Medicine, at
a late meeting is of especial value.
The question of a municipal hospital
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
sunlptives

The Lumber. Trade of the United
States" is the title of monograph
just issued by the treasury bureau of
statistics. The lumber industry and
trade, it finds, has within quite recent
years changed from small scale of
production to one in which machinery,
a large outlay of capital and far
sighted policy of development Of
properties are becoming controlling
factors. This change is due partly to
the growth of domestic demand and
partly to the fear of prematurely ex-
hausting our timber resources. The
existence of surplus capital looking
for new fields of investment has had
a tendency to eliminate the small
scale lumbermen; and the policy of
European states in rigidly limiting
the annual cut Of lumber to some
thing like the rate of increase in the
growth of the forest las forced Euro.
pean understanding interests to
come to the United States and Cana
da, especially for hard woods
and lumber for building pur-
poses. AS result, the foreign lum-
Der trade of the United States has
grown enormously. Within quite re,
cent years it has developed from To-
cal to worldwide commercial move
ment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

Itions and unquestioned character and
honesty of purpose; a man of recog-
nized courage, who can be fully de-
pended upon to enforce the laws and
ordinances.
In view of the proposed new water
works system, the big sewer contracts
already under way and those which
ARE being considered. the question of
paving and other contemplated public
improvements, a mayor familiar with
engineering would be of inestimable
value to the city.
AS meeting these high requirements
the name of Hon. H. L. Waterman pre-
Isents itself with special force at this
time. But the Courier has no, partic-
ular candidate to present. 1t is with
a desire single and only for the best
interests of Ottumwa, that we offer
these suggestions for the considera-
ton of the electors of this city. There
are many good names that can be pre-
scented. Our columns are open to the
suggestion of any name that the peo-
pie may want. The necessities of the
hour, however, require definite, decis-
live, united action. 1t is rot question
of acceptance. A nomination by the
republican party coming at this time,
and under these conditions, calls for
almost any kind of personal sacrifice
and we believe would be long remem-
bered by the people OF this city.
Ottumwa has reacheda crucial point
in her history The industrial well
fare of this city will in the next two
years be immensely augmented by a
courageous, law enforcing, straight
forward, business administration, the
character and personnel of which shall
be above and beyond question. There
should be an entire elimination of per-
Isonal and factional differences. If OF.
tumwa is to grow and prosper, there
must and will be an end to the exist
ing and wide open" policy. The good
of Ottumwa and the enforcement Of
the law should be the watch words
that will bring together the forces
that will absolutely insure the cleo
ton of a mayor who will bring about
these results. AS we believe, political
parties are essential to our system
of government. A movement to elimi-
nate politics from our municipal af-
fairs cannot succeed, especially at
this time. The opposition is fully in
| the saddle with strong and complete
Organization. They have proven them
selves unworthy. They have been
tried and found wanting. They can
only be driven from power by the unit
ed action of the best forces of the
community, backed by the republican
party organization.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doinss of Hawkeye People at the Ma
TONS Capital.


Washington, Jan. 23.-Postmasters
commissioned: Harper W. Wilson,
Audubon; John Buchanan, Eagle
Grove: Jas. Schroeder. Gutenberg;
John G. Beal, Manning; Joseph Far
rell, Mason City; Reuben F. Price,
Milford; Ross A. Nicholson, New Sha-
ron; John w. Harris, Foote; James
w. Pollock, Ventura.
Iowa Pensions.
Original-Julius A. Baldwin, New
ton, Sc; William H. Simmon, Fit
Dodge, So; Scott A. Washburn, Mus
catine, $12; Hiram D. Cowles, La.
mont, Sc. Inconsistency T. Wake
field, Arbor Hill, SIS. Original widows
etc.-Aurilla Lynde, Grundy Center
So; Sarah A. Johnson, Walker, So;
Susie j. Kuykendall Buenta Vista, So.
Iowa Patents.
VIM. P. Bettendorf, Davenport, shaft
hanger; Monroe e. Griffith, Sioux City
apparatus for signalling from graves;
Chas, Klinger, Hawkeye, shoe buckle;
Joseph w. Pritchard, Mitchellville
acetylene gas generator; w. w. Rich
ard, fremont. corner iron for vehicle
bodies; VIM. A. Robinson, Indepen
dence, Gamers cooking crate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
IN THE FAR WEST.
The Doctors LaForce Return From An
Interesting Trip.

] ne DoCtoTS Lar orce Return FROM An
Interesting Trip.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Drs. d. A. and W.B. LaForce return
ed yesterday afternoon from their
western trip in which they combined
business with pleasure. Their timer
airy included many points of interest
in nearly every western state, and dur
ing their trip they met many former
IOttumwans.
The trip was for the purpose of in
lyestigating some oil wells in Califor-
mia. liz which they took out options,
and while they were in that country
they We're invited by Ottunlwa capital
lists to investigate the Cortez Oil Co.,
a corporation which includes several
former Ottumwa citizens in it's direc-
tory, and in which several present OF
tumwa people are interested. Their
report upon this property is very ia
Ivorable, and they think there is an ex-
cellent prospect ahead for this COM
Ipany
While in California they visited with
DR.. j. w. LaForce, Of Monrovia, a
brother and uncle OF the travellers.
They also Investigated the oil wells
lat Bakersfield, Cal, and took out OPP
Itions on some of the mines in that vi
entity. They visited Oakland, CAL,
the home OF. DR.. w. l.. Orr and his son,
Gal. M. Orr, both former Ottumwans,
who are interested in the oil indus
try. Dr.LaForce is very favorably i'm.
pressed with the prospects which he
Investigated, and it is more than like.
/ ly that both of the doctors will become
interested in one of the two industries.
Their return was by the way of San
Francisco, Salt Lake City and Denver.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

for consumptives has been under dis
cussion by the society for some time.
At it's last meeting one was finally
recommended in a series of resolutions
which embodied almost the same
points as those above. The purpose
of such city institution would be for
patients in the early stages of disease
and stress was laid upon the need for
a suitable locality at sufficient dis
lance from surrounding neighborhoods
to be safe yet not removed from prop
er medical attention. With the agita-
ton upon this question of tuberculosis
in so many different quarters it is pos
sible that we may soon see something
done in cities in relation to the long
mooted topic of a sanatorium for con-
sumptives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
DAM CONTROVERSY.
That is Newspapers Talk of the OBJ
struction at Bonaparte.


struction at Bonaparte.
1.-THE Bonaparte dam case is before
the supreme court. A dam blocks the
Des Moines river at Bonaparte and
prevents fish from going up the river.
If that is the case, then there must be
mighty good fishing just below the
dam, but the people down about OF
tumwa are not known to have had
much better luck below the dam than
above it. The fish commissioner
ought to go there at the proper time
and give the fish a lift, that is if there
are any to lift. "-Clinton Herald.
The people of southeastern Iowa
will be puzzled to know what "the peo-
pie down about Ottumwa" have to do
with the Bonaparte dam. Didn't the
Herald mean Marshalltown? Or Cres-
ton ?-Burlington Hawkeye.
No, the Herald meant what it said.
1t was Representative Crow Of Wapel-
10 county, who made the great fight in
the legislature for the purchase of the
Bonaparte dam, and thus eternally
linked his county and it's chief city
win the dam obstruction. Grow was
a fisherman, but had to admit on the
floor of the house that he had never
known any decent fishing below the
dam.-Clinton Herald.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
IOWA MAN LOSES HIS WIFE.
She strays from the Hotel RoIande in
in New York.

New York, Jan. 23.-Lewis E. Kus-
ter, a lawyer of Council Bluffs, who
has been staying with his wife at the
Hotel Rolande, has asked the police
to look for his wife who, he said, dis
appeared from the hotel on January
10, under the delusion that some one
was trying to poison her. He said she
had been affected mentally for some
time, and had been released from an
asylum at Amityville, N. Y, and after
ward from retreat at Harrison, N.
Y. She left the hotel during Mr.. Kus-
ter's absence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions from lowa's Highest Tribun.
al Delivered Yesterday.

Des Moines, Jan. 2S.-The supreme
court handed down the following deci-
sions yesterday:
j. w. Sullivan, administrator, etc.vs.
Frank Nicoulin, appellant, Kossuth
district; w. B. Quarton, judge. Opin-
ion by Laid; affirmed.
A. e. Parmalee, plaintiff, VS.. D. M.
Boss, appellee, and Hugh Conn, appel
liant, Boone district; B. P. Birdsall.
judge. Opinion by Deemer; affirmed
State of Iowa vs.. Henry ]. Prins, ap-
pellant, Sioux district; George Wake
field, judge. Opinion by Given; re-
versed
Mrs. Nat Army VS.. G. B. Chesmore,
appellant, Cedar Rapids superior
court, T. M. Geberson, judge. Opinion
by Sherwin; reversed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
BABY scALDED TO DEATH.
Clara WilIoze Falls Into Tub of Hot
Water.

Chicago, Jan. 23.-Clara Willoze,
one and half years old, fell into a
tub of scalding water and as a result
died of the burns she received. The
accident happened at the child's home,
No. 672 Dunning street. The little
girls mother had been washing some
clothing during the morning and had
placed tub of hot water on the kitch-
en- floor with intention of scrubbing
the floor. The child was in the room
at the time playing. Mrs. Willoze left
the room to secure pail of cold wa
ter. She was gone for some time and
upon returning found her baby lying
in the scalding water.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
MAY BE TWO ENcAMPMENTs.
G. A. r. Expected to Meet in Both
Denver and Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 23.- Among
Cleveland members of the G. A. r.
yesterday it was said there would pro-
badly be two national encampments
next fall. Denver people are very bit.
ter toward National Commander Ras-
sieur for the part he took in fayoring
Cleveland instead of Denver. The
Denver committee has announced that
it will organize an encampment in the
west. 1t has the money raised, and
four railroads running into Denver
have announced a cent-a-mile from
Chicago to Denver in September.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
Must Cut the Weeds.
(Mt. Pleasant News. J

1t looks at present as tho Van Buren,
county is to have suit brought against
it to test where the responsibility lies
in a neglect of weed cutting along the
public highways of Iowa. AS we I'M
derstand the law the requirement is
specified that road supervisors must
have the weeds along public highways
cut to within few inches of the
ground between he 18th of July and
the 18th of August of each year. Since
last fall Gilbert McGill, well known
citizen of the county, with residence at
Douds, had occasion to move several
hundred head of sheep along the high
way from one pasture place to anoth-
er, and in so doing the sheep took in
to their. wool many cockleburs that
grew on the public roadside. Mr.. Nc
Gill considered that his property had
been damaged to the extent of SIS be-
cause of these cockleburs getting into
his Sleeps wool, and filed bill for
that amount with the board of super
visors at their last weeks session,
which the board promptly refused to
allow. Mr.. McGiil will let the bill
rest on file to give the board time to
consider it when they meet again, and
if they still refuse to allow it suit will
be commenced by his attorneys to re-
cover, and thus a test will come into
court to show where the responsibility
lies for official neglect of cutting high
way weeds as the statute directs. Mr..
McGill says someone is responsible,
and he wants to know who it is, and
he thinks the public generally does,
too, and it is this information the suit
will develop. The result will be
awaited with interest by many resi-
dents of that county as well as other
counties in the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
Notice-Proof of VIII.

State of Iowa, wapello County, IS. In
the District Court
To all Whom it May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that an instru-
ment in writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of James Palmer, de-
ceased, was this day produced, opened and
read by the undersigned, and that / have
1901, as the day for hearing proof in rela.
ton thereto.
Witness my official signature with the
[Seall seal of said court hereto affixed
this 14th day of January, 1901.
H. w. MICHAEL
Clerk of District Court.
By II. ]. WING, Deputy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
The sympathy of the people of this

The sympathy of the people of this
rison, Of Hedrick, in the recent be-
reatemen+ he has sustained in the loss
of his son, First Lieutenant John Nor
rison, who was killed in the Philip
pines last week. Lieutenant Morri-
son could be nothing else than brave
soldier and desirable citizen, with
such blood in the family as that OF
his respected father.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
LEGAL.
MOTHERHOOD of viii.

State of Iowa. Wapello County, S. In
the District Court.
10 ali Whom it May Concern:
Notice Is hereby given, that an instru-
ment in writing. purporting to be the last
will and testament of Elizabeth Hale, de-
read by the undersigned, and that 1 have
fixed Monday. the 18th day Of February,
1901, as the day for hearing proof in rela-
tion thereto.
Witness my official signature with the
Seal. seal of said court hereto affixed,
this 18th day of January, 1901.
II. w. MICHAELS,
Clerk District Court,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

nopoly of supplying the text books
used in public schools.
The order of the court yesterday
signed by Judge Mcpherson, disposes
of the plaintiffs motion to strike GER
tain portions of the defendants ans
wer, sustaining two of the paragraphs
and overruling the others. The two
grounds of DR.. Gates defense eXclud-
ed by the court are important ones,
SO that the honors of the round are
with the plaintiffs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
A TRlFLE LARGE, MAYBE.
(Keosauuua Republican,

There is much speculation among
newspapers concerning Governor
Shaw's candidacy for another term in
the Office he now holds. We do not
know his desires in this matter, but
we are satisfied if it were left to the
rank and file of the republicans of the
state, he would be re-nominated for
governor by large majority of at
least five to one. The wish of the
people is safe guide for politicians to
follow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

J. G. Helfrey. foreman at the West
inghouse factory in East Pittsburg,
had a severe attack of grip but he
used DR.. Miles Nervine and Pain Pills
and was soon back in his place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

II had been in bed three weeks
with grip when my husband brought
me DR.. Miles Nervine, Pain Pills and
Nerve and Liver Pills. was cured"
Mrs. J. Reinier, Franklin, Ind.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

when ! was Frustrated with grip
and my heart and nerves were in bad
shape, DR.. Miles Nervine and Heart
Cure gave me new life and health. p
Mrs. Geo. Collie, Elgin, Ills.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
MORPHINE FOR CRIMINALS.
Indiana Legislator Proposes a New
Method of Execution.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 23.-In the
house of representatives II. B. Pas
sage, representative from Miami
county moved that the method of exc
cutting criminals be changed from
hanging to administering morphine.
The motion was tabled The proposed
change came up in consideration of a
bill fixing the Michigan City prison as
the legal place for the execution of
criminals. The bill has been passed
by both branches and is now in the
hands of the governor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

81 was given up to die from heart
and nervous troubles caused by grip.
Six bottles each of DR.. Miles Heart
Cure and Nervine cured me."-Mrs.
John Violet, Jefferson, Wis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

George j. Flannery was relieved of
the awful pains in his head in fifteen
minutes, by the use of DR.. Miles Pain
Pills. Now he is rapidly recovering
at his home in Buffalo, N. Y.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

"My heart was badly affected by an
attack of grip and / suffered intense
agony until l began taking DR.. Miles
Heart Cure. 1t made me well man.
IS. D. Holman, Irasburg, VT.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
Recoyeries From Grip.

Mrs. e. l. Masters, at her home in.
Monitor. Ind, used DR.. Miles Nervine
and Pills to cure after effects of grip.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

II was in bed five weeks with the
grip-nerves shattered, stomach and
and liver badly deranged. Was cured
with DR.. Miles Neryine and Nerve
and Liver Pills. ID. c. Walker, Halls
vile. o.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

Mrs. A. 3. Lopez, in the little town
of Modelia, Mimi, used DR.. Miles Pain
Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills and
was well in few days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

Grip made me very weak and ner
vous with tightness of chest and
headache. DR.. Miles Pain Pills and
Nervine gave me quick relief. Mrs
Clarinda Butler, w. Wheeling, o.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

Speaker Henderson is again in his
chair in the House of Representatives
after severe attack of the grip.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
HORSESHOE PLANT BURNED.

by a Sudden Blaze.
Milwaukee, Wis, Jan 23-The
Eagle Horseshoe company's plant at
South Milwaukee was destroyed by
fire entailing loss of $150,0O0, which
is covered by insurance. The cause
of the fire is unknown. 1t started in
the barrel works and the nine-inch
and sixteen-inch mills were totally de-
stroyed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

The town of Washington is to have
a third carriage factory
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

Rev. G. Body was in serious condi-
ton at his home in st. Paris, O., but
DR.. Miles Nervine and Nerve and
Liver Pills pulled him thru all right.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Daily Courier, 1 year, 6y mail. $500
Daily Courier. year, by carrier. 600
Semi-Weekly Courier, / year. 1.50
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

President Mckinley is slowly recov.
ering from grip and it's after effects.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

P. v. Hall, of Cleveland, fell and
seriously injured his spine.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
FEDERAL JUDGES SALARIES.

Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts, has
prepared an amendment which he
will present to the legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill, by
which he proposes to raise the salar-
les of the federal judges as follows:
From. To
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24
CIRCULATION.

CIhOUI1AIION.
The Ottumwa Courier guarantees
more than double the circulation of all
other Ottumwa papers combined.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

Salaries are relative as are all 9TH
er incomes, and the acquisitions made
upon the recipient must be considered
when the question of the adequacy Of
his salary is raised. No one for a
moment could deny that the learned
jurists who occupy positions on our
federal bench would be able, in pri-
vate life to earn much greater in
comes than those they derive from
the government. No one denies, eth
er, that occupying the positions they
do there are certain expenses made
necessary which would not confront
these gentlemen were they not Off
Gals high in position and in public es-
teen. 1t is believed that the fifty per
cent increase suggested by Senator
Hoar is justified and should be ac-
corded without objection on the part
of the ;tax-paying community.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07

WASHINGTON, May 6.-It is learned
from an authoritative source that be-
fore Secretary Hay left here for the
west he had several conferences with
Lord Pauncefote relative to the basis
for another Isthmian canal treaty and
that an official written memorandum
also was submitted Lord Pauncefote on
the subject. The ambassador has made
known the general results of these con-
versations and of the memorandum to
tie trustees in London, and it is doubt
less to this that aliusion is made by
the London dispatches. 1t is said, how
ever, that the negotiations are so ten
tative and informal that they are not
regarded as an official exchange or
proposition.