Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22

Mr.. Stout's gift of lot for the library
home, am this morning in receipt of
the following:
Jacob Rich, Esq, President of Library
Association, Dubuque, Ia
Dear Sir: Mr.. Carnegie is glad to
hear of the good progress made and
has instructed his cashier, R. A.
! Franks, Carnegie Building, Pittsburg,
Pa, to honor the drafts of the proper
authorities of Dubuque to the extent
Of $4,000, in sums needed from time
to time to meet bills on the library
building. l am very respectfully
yours, James Bertram
Private Secretary.
This, understand, to be the plan
pursued by Mr.. Carnegie in all SINH
lar donations, and fully meets all the
requirements of his gifts to us.
May 1 suggest the advisability of
an early selection of the board of
trustees by yourself, and approved by
the council, under the law, so that no
delay may be had in procuring plans
and proceeding with the work. Very
respectfully, Jacob Rich
Pres. Y. NJ Lib. Assn.
MarshaIItoWn.
Marshalltown is to have a new cen
sus. In fact the work is in progress
az present and will be completed by
Monday, it is hoped. The census is
to be complete and from present in
dications, based on the figures so far
secured, the city will show about 49,
900 people, a substantial increase.
Fl. Dodge.
Webb Vincent, of this city, is in re-
ceipt of letter from George E. Rob-
erts, director of the mint and M. D..
O'Connell, solicitor of the treasury,
both of Washington, D. c., which ex-
presses Mr.. Carnegie's willingness to
fulfill the offer recently made
by him, and conveys additional assur-
ance to the people of this city that
the new library will be an assured
thing. The letter is dated New York
and says that Mr.. Carnegie will honor
the draft of the proper authorities for
100000. With the present fund on
hand Fort Dodge will have $4,000 for
tbs building and fixtures and the site,
one of the finest in the city, is al
ready paid for.
Enlmettsburg.
George j. Consigny, prominent
real estate dealer of this place, who
lost 5S4 acres of land, two notes for
$4,000 each, a diamond ring and 5000
in cash while engaged in bucking the
tiger at Ottawa, ILL.,, about a month
ago, is plaintiff in five suits filed at
that place January IA in which he
seeks to recover $500 and $40 in
cash, a draft for $1,000 and one for
81 900 and two certificates of deposit
one for 5000 and one for 5000 lost to
various game keepers of that city
September 10 and II last
Washington.
The Washington county grand jury
thinks Washington should have a
rock pile, or something else that will
give the prisoners in the county Jail
hard labor to perform. At the close
OF their work this term the members
of that body prepared and have since
fled notices to be served on the mem
bers of the board who are requested
to take some action. If possible the
board is advised to act with the city
council and arrange matters. The
grand jury also recommends the i'm
provement of the sanitary condition
of the county Jail.
Manson.
The Journal of this place has
brought out the name of Senator Tom
Healy for governor, and in making the
editorial nomination speech takes a
little fling at sundry state officers in
the following language: HE would
bring to the office, ripe experience
lott oh NV 4
integrity above reproach. With Tom
Healy at the head of affairs, Iowas
executive would rank above petty po-
litical pickering, nor do we think he
would allow his name used to foster
loan and insurance companies. 1t
would be a pleasure to have man
governor of the state of Iowa, who
was so honorable and courageous
that he could not be bribed or made
a dupe and that the dignity of the Of
flee would be above petty pickering"
From the fact that considerable
care is shown to distribute this NOM
ination in all parts of the state it is
supposed that the announcement is
made with the consent of Mr.. Healy.
Creston.
Jasper Mcpherson, farmer resid-
ing in Spaulding township, lies at the
home of A. S. Dudley, on North Cher
ry street, in a precarious condition,
suffering from injuries inflicted by
Henry McGraw, a neighbor, Saturday
morning. McGraw is under arrest,
charged with assault with intent to
commit murder. His bond has been
placed at $4,000.
Cedar Rapids.
1t is rumored in railroad circles that
negotiations are now in progress,
which if carried to successful issue,
will mean great deal to Cedar Rap
ids. And what is more it is reported
on good authority that the negotia-
lions will be carried to a successful
termination, and that a large territory
will be opened up to Cedar Rapids
wholesalers and jobbers, adding great
ly to the Importance of the city. The
rumor has it that negotiations are in
progress looking toward the operation
of the Clinton branch of the Burling-
| ton, Cedar RAPIDS & Northern rail-