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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-08
A Double Family Reunion.

Hedrick, Oct. 4.-Seldom, if ever,
does one enjoy the privilege OF be-
ing the participant in a double family
reunion such as was accorded to Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Phelps last Thursday
at their pleasant home miles south
east of here. From Kansas, Nebraska
and various parts of Iowa We're as
sembled Mr.. Phelps four sisters and
five brothers, some of them not having
seen each other for thirty-three years.
1t seems remarkable that the ten sur
viving members Of Mr.. Phelps fam
lily ranging from forty-one to sixty
seven years in age should be able to
come together from such scattered
homes.
The six children of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
B. Phelps helped to celebrate at the
parental home, while Mr.. Mccall
of Oskaloosa, Mr.. Phelps uncle, added
dignity to the occasion. Mrs. Alice
| Eller, of Clay Center, Neb., daughter
| of John Phelps, surprised the company
| by her presensce after an absence OF
eighteen years. The families of those
above mentioned swelled the list to
forty-one. Another unusual feature
was the fact that all of both families
are either on the farm or retired from
the farm except two.
Nature had prepared on ideal day
October represented the decling days
of the fortunate ten. The good house
wife had prepared a bountiful repast
to add to the pleasures of the occa
sion. Health and good cheer prevail
ed and all seemed to enjoy the reun
ion greatly. Old memories, both ga!
and sad were rehearsed and new ones
formed to brighten the future Of those
| present.
Those visiting from distance viii
spend some time in their old commun
ity.
The names of the ten brothers ant
sisters appear on the list in the or
der of their ages:
John Phelps, Hampton, Ia; Mr.. ant
Mrs. N. B. Phelps, Hedrick, Ia; MI
and Mrs. e. S. Filler, Competine, Ia.
Josiah Phelps, Thornton, Ia; Mrs
Sallie Williams, Downs, Kas.; S. V
Phelps, Omaha, Neb.; w. R. Phelps
Competine, Ia; Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Stevens, Hedrick Ia; Leonidas Phelp
and family, Trumbull, Neb.; Mr.. an
Mrs. H. Mccormack and family, High
land Center, Ia; B. F. Mccall, Osks
loosa, Ia. Alice Phelps-Eller, Clay Ger
Kas.; Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Howell. c
o. Phelps and family, M. g. Whiting
ton and family, Mr.. and Mrs. E. I
Phelps, Matte Phelps.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-08
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Case Of coe College Against City OF
Cedar Rapids Affirmed.

Des Moines, Oct. 1.-The following
decisions were handed town by the SUI
preme court yesterday.
Johnston, appellant, against Gep-
hart, Wapello district, affirmed.
Pickney against Collie, appellant,
Madison district, affirmed.
Aultman Taylor Machinery Co., ap-
pellant, against Kennedy, Des Moines
district, affirmed.
Berkson, Hughes & Co., against An
derson, appellant, Woodbury. district
affirmed.
Coe college, appellant, against City
of Cedar Rapids, Linn district, affirm
ed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-08
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
.Doinss of Hawkeye People at the Ma.
tons Capital.

Washington, Oct. 3.-Among the
original pensions granted by the de-
partment is that of Hester M. Palmer,
of Agency, who will receive $s per
month.
Buxton has been made money or
der postofice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-08

S. A. ingalls,, Crown Point, N. Y,
writes: my wife suffered from kid
ney trouble for years. She was in
duced to try Foley's Kidney Cure, and
in less than a week after she began
using it. she was greatly improved and
three bottles cured her. Sold by all
druggists
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-08

Read the Courier sor news,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-08

The Flody monument in Sioux City
has been completed. 1t is one hun
fdred feet and three inches high.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-08

About thirty new street lamps have
been placed in position in Ogden and
electric lights are being agitated for.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-08

The Grace M. e. church in Des
Moines is to be torn down preparatory
to erecting a new church edifice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
NEW CHINESE BOARD.
Organized for Carrying Out of Ger
tain National Reforms-COn-
seryative in Tone,

Washington, Oct. 29.-The state de-
partment has received from Minister
Conger at Picking a translation of "a
series of preliminary regulations
adopted by the recently organized
Chinese board of national administra-
tion charged with the reorganization
of that government ON modern and
efficient lines. The sentiments ex-
pressed are conservative says Mr..
Conger, and it IS made plain that
there is no intention to initiate the
too brisk pace set by the reformers
of 1898, but instead to study western
methods, and, without adopting west
ern civilization as whole, to adapt
to Chinese conditions such institu-
tions as seem likely to add strength
to the state,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

had the widest experience in execu-
tions.
1t is understood that the prison Off
Gals win use every precaution to pre-
vent Cz6lgosz from talking in the
death chamber, it being their desire
that anything he may wish to say 9a
said in the condemned cell.
Valdez Czolgosz has made no formal
request for the body of his brother.
He merely discussed the question in a
general way with thewarden. Bandow-
ski is the author of plan to take the
body to Buffalo for cremation.
Czolgosz declined Monday to receive
Father Hyacinth Fudzinski, with
whom he previously had several talks.
His refusal to meet the priest is not
regarded as final rejection of rec
onciliation with the church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Pnn~s Consolidate.

Dubuque, Ia, Oct. 29.-The Dubuque
Herald and Dubuque Telegraph. both
democratic papers of long standing,
have been consolidated and appear as
the pelegraphHerald. p j. Quiggley,
manager of the Telegraph, became
manager of the new paper and Col. c.
ID. Ham, manager of the Herald, Sec
rotary. John Ellwanger, prominent
business man, is president and w. c.
Luther, of the Telegraph, vice presi-
dent. The policy Of the paper will con-
tinue democratic. capitalization is
100000 The Herald was founded in
1886 and the Telegraph in 1871.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
CLOSED TO CZoLG0SZ.
Buffalo Crematory Refuses to Burn
the Body of Assassin of
President Mckinley.

Buffalo, n. Y, Oct. 29.-The Buffalo
Cremation company later in the day
notified Undertaken Brady that it re-
fused to cremate the remains of the
assassin of the president.
Auburn, n Y, Oct. 29.-The officials
of Auburn prison Monday began final
preparations for the execution of
Leon F. Czolgosz. Warden j. Warren
Mead, who has recovered from his re-
cent indisposition, Monday conferred
with Electrician Davis and the keep
ers and guards who will assist in the
execution, and the programme was
carefully gone over. Warden Mead
has selected his assistants from
among the prison employees who have
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Alleged big Fraud Unearthed-

Boston, Oct. 29.-In connection with
what the United States marshars
office declares to he one of the big
gest frauds they have ever had to do
with in this city, warrants were is
sued for the arrest of members Of the
firm OF ]. NJ. Fisher & Company. bro
kers, on the charge Of using the Unit
ed States mails in scheme to de-
fraud 1t is alleged that S1,0o0,oOO
has been taken from the public since
January l, 1900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

The sultan of Morocco has inform
ed the powers OF the Inauguration of
a new system of taxation in Morocco,
which he believes win, to great ex-
tent, protect the natives from extor-
tion and abuse. The governors will
no longer collect the taxes. but spe-
cial officials will be appointed for this
purpose. The system has already been
started among the southern tribes,
and has proved a great success. Tho
sultan has released hundreds of pris-
oners and is improving the prison sys-
tenn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Gas Company Wins Case.

Chicago, Oct. 29.-Judge Hanecy
Monday rendered his decision, in the
case brought by States Attorney
Deneen against the Peoples Gas Light
and Coal company. favorable to the de-
dendant, and vacated the order of
Judge Tuley granting the right to be-
gin proceedings in quo warranto. At
torneys who had assisted in the prose-
cution of the case Immediately an
nounced their intention Of appealing
the case to the supreme court.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

There is no doubt that the destruc-
ton of birds in France has produced
disastrous effects upon agriculture,
horticulture and the grape industry.
In the department of Herault alone,
it has been calculated, the destruction
of birds accustomed to feed upon in
sects costs a loss of more than 2,O00,-
900 gallons Of wine every year. Soms
birds consume about COO insects each
daily, and a single insect-eating spe-
cics, NJ. Leyat estimates, may be the
means of saving $500 grains of wheat
and 1850 grapes per day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
south African Claims Paid.

london, Oct. 20.-At the resumption
of the sitting of the South African com
pensation commission Monday Major
General Sir John c. Ardagh, on behalf
Of the government announced that all
claims Of foreign countries. with the
exception Of the Netherlands and
France. has been settled diplomatic
ally. as follows: The United States,
10000: Austria, e15,0o0; Germany.
100000; Russia, e4,5O0; Italy. e2,o0o;
Spain. $50; Sweden and Norway,
1000: Switzerland, & ESQ, and Bel
gium, 6 500.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

One time, while stepping of train
at Buffalo, Gov. Roosevelt's quick eye
detected halfway back in a grea.
crowd gathered to greet him a pi,lz-
pocket in the act of stealing from o
woman. Fairly blowing his way into
the throng he seized the thief, grip
ping him like a rat, and made him give
up the woman's purse. Then showing
the trembling piekpocket into the
arms of a policeman Roosevelt turn
ed around and with his characteristic
smile turned to the welcoming COM
nitee and calmly shook hands with
every one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

The sponge which you see in the
shops ready for toilet use, or which
you may chance to observe when
dragged from its holding in shallow
water, does not strike you as like
ly to form very solid foundation for
building purposes. Yet London is
built ON sponges. The flint that forms
the substratum of London soil is Moth
ing but petrified sponges; If you ex-
anime the fossil sponge, or flint, with
a glass you can see the structure of
the animal. They are in layers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

It is understood that informal din
ners at the white house viii be quite
a feature of President Roosevelt's in
cumbency. AS men of note come to
his Office he likes to invite them to ac-
company him to luncheon or dinner,
as the case may be. Thus he is able
TO have agreeable companionship and
improve opportunities to gather ideas
and gauge sentiment on public top
fae
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

Numbers of experiments have been
made to test the speed and destina-
ton of corsed bottles thrown into the
sea in various parts of the world. A
remarkable example was that in
which a bottle Travelled 5000 miles in
about two and one-half years-rough-
ly, at the rate of six and one-half
miles a day. 1t travelled from lati-
tude 63 deg. south and longitude 60
deg. west to Western Australia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Files Petition in Rankruptcy.

Utica, \. V, Oct. 29.-John j. Wan
dell. proprietor Of the Saratoga
Springs hotel. has filed petition in
bankruptcy. His debts are $69,296 and
his assets, including the hotel, are $34,-
GOO. There are over 100 creditors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

The smallest engine in the world
was made by boy when he was 10
years old. 1t could easily be carried
and with room to spare, in an ordi-
nary vest pocket, and it weighs less
than half an ounce Yet. notwith-
standing its microscopic dimensions,
1t is perfect machine, and when the
few drops of water its tiny silver boil
err will hold are converted into steam
the engine will run at the rate of
1900 revolutions per minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

A young Kentucky girl of amazing
beauty, who had been forced into
marriage with an aged Spectator
whom she heartily dislilsed, vowed
that after marriage she would never
look upon her face in u mirror, see
ing that it was her facial charms
which had brought about the loathed
union. For six years she faithfully
observed the vow, until the death OF
her husband cancelled the extraordi.
nary oath.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

The Dutch language is of a good,
old-fashioned tongue. 1t is not 50
difficult but English-speaking people
can without difficulty acquire it. In
fact, some folks say, it is more like
unto English than it is to German.
I--- Beers of South Africa use the
Dutch tongue as it was spoken 200
years ago. 1t is a lingo that is bound
to stay, though it shows little power
as a wanderer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

The largest tree in the world is to
be seen at NASAL, near the foot of
Mt. Edna. It's trunl; is BOA feet in cir
conference The largest tree in the
United States is said to be the gigan-
tic tree near Bear Greek, on the north
fork of the Tule river, in California.
1t measures 14O feet in circumference.
The famous giant redwood tree in Ne
vada is 119 feet in circumference.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Gold from Alaska.

Seattle, Wash. Oct. 2o.--The steam
er City of Topeka has arrived from
Skagway with 100000 in bullion
from Treadwell and 100000 in dust
from the Klondike.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

The venerable Earl Fitzwilliam,
who has reached his s7th year. en-
joys the unique distinction of being
the only man living who sat in the
British parliaments of 1897 and 1901.
He was member for Nation from
1887 to 1871, and again from 1916 TO
1s47, and for Wicklow from 1s47 TO
1857. when he succeeded his father in
the ear1dom
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Cannot settle in Turkey.

New York, Oct. ga dispatch
from Constantinople TO the London
Times and the New York Times, says
an trade has been promulgated by
which the settlement in Turkey Of
any Of the religious congregations
expelled from France is prohibited.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

Phil Melloy, 9 gastronomic fiend Of
Dubuque. Ia, devoured ffy-seven raw
eggs inside of fifteen minutes on a
wager. He offered to bet that he can
be locked in room with 40 pounds
of raw beef in an evening, and in the
morning there would be nothing left
but himself and the bones.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Biggest Cruiser Launched.

London, Oct 2o.-The King Alfred,
the largest cruiser in the world. was
successfully launched at Barrow-in-
Furness Monday. The King Alfred
cost eL011,759. She win have a speed
of % knots.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Divorce Made Absolute.

London, Oct 29.-The decree of di-
vorce granted Lady Russell, March %
last, on the ground of the earl's big
amy with Mrs. Somerville, was made
absolute, no opposition to Lady Rus
sells application being presented.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Trolley Cars Collide.

indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 29.--An Idv-
ington trolley car, westbound, collided
with a stock yards car a the junction
of the two lines at East and Washing
ton streets, Monday morning, and sew
eral persons were injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
sutton Makes Payment on wnrships.

Constantinople. Oct, ga further
installment was paid on account Of
the contract with the Cramps. Of Phil
adelphia, for a cruiser. making the
total paid in the neighborhood of
10000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
school for California.

As large portion of the army is
stationed in the western part of the
United States, and over one-half west
of the Pacific ocean, Gen. Miles recon-
mends the establishment of a military
school in southern California. He also
recommends the establishment of a
war college in the city of Washington.
Gen. Miles refers to a number Of
recommendation that he made in for
mer reports looking to the improve
ment of the condition of the army;
also to orders he has issued during
the year to accomplish this purpose
He speaks especially of the experience,
intelligence and efficiency of the
troops of the United States and the
success they have had in China and
the Philippines, and says they have
borne the rigors Of the arctic climate
in Alaska and the heat of the tropics,
and under all circumstances main
tanned the high character Of the Amer
lean army He recommends that the
military posts throughout the coun-
try be put in excellent shape for
troops that are returned from service
beyond the sea-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
PUT UNDER CROSS FIRE.
Admiral Schley Examined by Judge
Advocate Lemly and His
Assistant.
RAYNER OBJECTS TO QUESTIONS ASKED

Decision of Court Limits the scope
of the Interrogations - Admiral
Asked to Explain His Alleged Vio-
Iation of Naval RegulatiOns-De-
clnres He Had "a Plan of Battle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
GEN. NILES ON THE ARMY.
Makes His Annual Report and Of
fers Certain Recommen-
dations.
CRITIClSES NEW ARTILLERY FORMATION
Regimental Organization Better-In
Canteen He Says Army Is Bene-
fited-Obiects TO Present Manage
ment of War Department.

Washington, Oct. 29.-Lieut. Gen.
Miles, in his annual report, gives the
total strength of the army at the pres
ent time as 84,513, of which number
1854 are in the United States, 1929
in the Philippines, 4,914 in Cuba,
the remainder, in small detaehments,
being in Porto Rico, Hawaii, China and
Alaska. He says it is expected that
the force in the Philippines also can
be reduced.
Gen. Miles does not approve of the
present organiza ton of the artillery
corps, saying that it establishes an
other bureau in Washington. He be-
lieyes in the former regimental or
ganization. Speaking of the army can
teen, which is abolished by the army
organization law, he says that no in
jury has resulted, and in the main the
law has been beneficial
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Objections Raised by Miles.

Gen. Miles states his objections to
the management of military affairs in
the war department in the following
language:
While congress has made ample pro-
vision for the management of military af-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Reciprocity.

Mr.. Roosevelt will make a general
statement of the necessity for reci-
procity, but it is understood that he
will not make a specific recommends
ton of the treaties negotiated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

fairs, in the organization of the army
whereby the companies, regiments, brig
AIDES, divisions and departments are made
the units of administration, and by statute
has clothed the officials not only with ex-
ecutive authority but with judicial pow
ers and responsibility, yet the tendency
has been to absorb and usurp the entire
conduct of the military establishment in
the city of Washington and especially in
the staff departments, This has been found
most injurious in other armies, and is one
of the principal defects in our own sys-
tenn. The evil has been increasing dur
ing the activities of the wars of the last
three years to an extent that, in my judg-
ment, requires serious consideration, and
1 recommend that Observation-Disclosures be
effected as far as possible, and that all
proper and lawful authority be restored to
subordinate commanders who are provided
with an efficient organization and who can
be safely intrusted with the responsibility
for the efficient and faithful administration
of military affairs commensurate with
their important commands"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Navy.
Isthmian Canal.

Mr.. Roosevelt will call attention to
the report of the isthmian canal COM
mission, which will be submitted to
him about the middle of November.
He is an ardent advocate of canal,
and will earnestly urge action. He
win also refer to the negotiation of
treaty with Great Britain, which re-
moves all obstacles in the way of Amer
lean construction of the canal, and
will urge its ratification.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31
Made as Good Time as Possible.
Capt. McCaIia's Duty.

Admiral Schley was asked Why he ala no
personally communicate with Capt. Nc
Gala when he met the Marblehead on thu
way down lie replied that he saw tn
auxiliary coming down from the Marble
head 50 communicate with him. Ii wa
Capt McCal}a's duty If he possessed i'm
port3rt information 10 communicate it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-31

Before Admiral Schley could answer this
question, MIR. Rayner asked Capt. Lemly
where he got his figures for 81 hours
A short discussion then ensued as to the
time of the arrival of the flying squadron
off Cienfuegos, and both sides finally set
tied on IA hours, instead of 81
Mr.. Lemly then repeated his question on
a basis of Il hours.
THE only reason l can give" said the
witness, lis that she stood directly across
from Key West to Havana, also that in
shore the current would not be as strong
as 1t was off. Then probably she may have
steamed out of the current after she got
around .
Closing his testimony for the day Ad-
miral Sehley said he had anticipated diff
iiculties In coaIing at Santiago and while
these difficulties had been encountered.
they had also been overcome. He said he
had detached the Eagle from the squadron
because she was an impeachment and could
not be carried along. He said likewise that
he did not think 1t would be wise to detach
the Vixen and the Merrimac from the feet.
en- route to Santiago.
lie also defended his line Of formation
on the cruise from Cienfuegos as the wisest
possible one Admiral Schley said that
he had asked to have golfers sent to Co.
naiVes bay, because he did not believe they
would be able TO coal in the open sea He
said ne had never contemplated taking
more than one vessel at time away from
the hlockading line
The court then adjourned for the 6av