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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
Fires a Shot at Him in 7sN
of the Congregation Z
Evening. !
WOUNDS THE . me
Plants Bullet in His Shoulder and
Stops services-she Claims He Is
Father of Her child-Almost Tras-
edy in 4 Church. GuLiis

iOskaloosa, Dec. 9.-(special.) REV.
o. A. Johnson, pastor of the African
Methodist Episcopal church in this
city, was shot in the shoulder by Anna
Nelson, an infuriated little colored girl
eighteen years of age, while in the pull
pit last night and in the presence OF
an audience of many colored people
who were singing a hymn. The girl
claims the pastor is the father of her
child born a few weeks ago, The bull
let was extracted and the reverend
gentleman will recover. No attempt
has been made to arrest the girl.
"A Dramatic Scene.
Rev. johnson had just given out a
hymn and was standing in the pulpit
assisting in the singing when Miss
Nelson came down the aisle wearing
a shawl underneath which she had
concealed wicked looking 3S-calibre
revolver. She attracted no attention
from the audience as she came in but
as she walked well toward the front
of the church the preachers eyes were
keen and he saw her draw the gun
and point it at him. He quickly
lodged down behind the pulpit but the
girl was quicker. She pulled the
trigger and the leaden missile sped to-
ward the man she accuses of running
her, striking him in the shoulder, rang
ing backward and upward. With a
groan the preacher fell to the floor
and pandemonium reigned. As soon
as some of the cooler members of the
congregation collected their senses
they went to the assistance of their
wounded leader. Medical aid was
summoned and the bullet was extract
ed. The physicians say he will get
well. The girl calmly surveyed her
work and made no attempt to escape.
It is said she will be placed under ar
sest some time today.
History of Trouble.
Several weekes ago Miss Nelson
6otO Dih I'LL w q pupSs SidlLlSu
that Rev. Johnson is its father but she
afterwards retracted her accusation
and said there was no truth in her
statement. In view Of this fact it is
rather hard to reconcile her action of
last night with her statement of few
weeks ago. 1t is thought, however,
that designing persons have worked up
her feelings to a. pitch where she was
ready to commit murder in revenge
for her alleged wrongs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
JUST GOOD FELLOWS.
Harness and SaddIery Manufacturers
Not Forming a Trust,

St Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 9.-Harness
and saddlery manufacturers from Om-
aha, Kansas City, Lincoln, Atchison,
Sioux City, Quincy, Burlington, Has
tings and Fremont are in session here
today. The ostensible object is to es-
tablish the Missouri Valley Saddlery
and Harness association" simply for
the promotion of good fellowship. 1t
is denied the meetings have any trust
Significance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
PRESIDENT SIGNS FIRST BILL.
Pioneer Law Under Present Admins
tration Made Today.

Washington, Dec. z. President
Roosevelt today signed the first bill
sent him by congress, thus making GER
tain the first law will be enacted un-
der his administration 1t was to adj
nit free of duty exhibits to the South
Carolina Interstate Industrial exposi.
tion at Charleston.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
VAN TETS is STILL ALIVE.
Reported Death of Queen WilheImina's
Aid Uhfounded,

London, Dec. 9.-A news agency
dispatch from Amsterdam says that
the announcement of the death of
Jonkherr Van Tets, who was reported
to have been wounded in duel with
Prince Henry, was unfounded. Pro
fessor Narath, who operated on him
for appendicitis is satisfied with his
patients condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
HALF MILLION FOR DARTMOUTH.
Fortune Left to College by Tappan
Wentworth Is Now Available.

Lowell, Mass, Dec 9-The death in
this city Of Mrs. Anne Wentworth
makes available fund OF $500 600 VIII
ed to Dartmouth college by Mrs.
Nentworth's husband, Tappan Went
worth, some years ago. The couple
had no children, and MIR. Wentworth
provided that when his wealth had ae-
cumulated to half million it should
be paid over to Dartmouth subject to
an annuity of $4,000 year to the wi
dow
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
C0L0RED MINER KILLSA
TEAMSTER NEAR BUXTON
BERRY HOWARD is TRAPPED.
Goebel Murder Suspect in Frankfort
Jail After Clever Arrest.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. 9-Berry How
ard, the most desperate of all the men
accused of the assassination of Will
liam Goebel, was brought to the
Franklin county Jail yesterday in
charge of Deputy Sheriffs. Last
night he was put in a cell adjoining
that of Jim Howard and Caleb Powers
two of the men who have been convict.
ed of completely in the same crime.
Howard was taken by strategy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
vANcoTT GETS A PLUM.
Is Appointed Postmaster at New Yo.k
City by President.

O'eS ~ I'SStoSitt. ~
Washington, Dee, 9-The Praside.t
today appointed Cornelius Van CoSt
postmaster at New Yo-k.
Other Nominations.
The President today scEt the fol-
lowing nominations to the senate:
Consuls, Richmond Pearson, Of North
Carolina, at Genoa; Henry d. Saylor,
of Pennsylvania, at Dawson City.
Collectors Of Customs. Levi NJ. VIII
cuts Tor the district of Duluth: Will
liam H. l)evos, for the district of Mil
waukee.
Washington Haverstick, of Wiseon-
sin. to be general Inspector OF the
treasury department: medical direct
or William X. Van Reypen to be sur
seon general of The chief bureau of
medicine and surgery; Capt. Roya! Il.
Bradford. OF the United States navy,
to he chief OF The bureau of cgAi3-
menta with the rank ci rear admiral:
Captain Charles O'Neill, chief OF the
bureau CT ordnance, with rank OF rear
admiral.
Appointed in Iowa: Alfred T. IN
derhAl 0cheyedan; Jacob A. Conard,
Atlantic; Ellsworth Il. Secor. Buffalo
Center; Patrick d. McMahon. Char
ter Oak: Frank c. Downey. Dexter;
Eva Gibbons, DyerGville; John Morri-
son, Hedricl: Joseph W. Jalnagin,
Montezuma; john W. Palm, Mt.plaas-
ant; William L. Roach, Mgseatine;
Charles A. Mcwiil Nora SPRINGS:
Charles Y. Hoffman. Oslaloosa; Ell
mer q. Johnston, Rockwell City;
Charles n. Marvin. Shenandoah;
Charles J WcnspI. Tama. tJarrv H.
Brotherlin, Upton; Marion Bruce.
Rolfe; Alfred e. Kincaid. Walnut:
Rodney g. Hawkins. Wapello.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
GIRL TRIES TO KILL
PRE-. llCCHER IN PULPIT
ss*ss - y = s**.. ssa =
coRRETT TO FIGHT M'GovERN.
FeatherWeishts Agree to a Match
Some Time in JULY,

New York, Dec. 9.--Young Corbett,
who whipped Terry McGovern, the then
champion featherweight, few weeks
ago, has agreed to meet McGovern in
a contest some time in July next. A
forfeit of $4,000 will be posted and if
either man is whipped between now
and July the loser of the match will
have to pay the forfeit and the match
will be declared off.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
MAY DUST CLARA BARTON.
Heated Contest Predicted for Meeting
of Red Cross Society.

Washington, Dec AT the annual
meeting of the Red Cross society to
be held in this city tomorrow there
will be heated contest regarding the
presidency of Miss Clara Barton, who
for more than thirty years has been
at the head of the organization. Her
opponents will claim that she is too
old to be a competent executive Off
Ger.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
TOWN FIRE SWEPT.
Village in Michigan Suffers Loss O
100000,

Kalamazoo. Mich, Dec. 9.-The en-
tire business portion of the village of
Coolies, twenty miles west of Ilalama-
zoo, was destroyed by fire yesterday.
Sixteen business places were burned.
The loss is estimated at 100000. The
insurance is small.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
Ex-RoUeH RIDER KILLED.
Goes Through War and Meets Death
in a Mine.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. 9-Herbert Wal
lace, a trumpeter in Torrey's Rough
Riders during the Spanish-American
war was instantly killed by the pre-
mature explosion of shot in the
Copper King mine. He was a native
of Wyoming.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
LAWSON is DEFIANT.
Says He Will Not capituate or Make
Any COMPROMISE.

Boston, Dec. 9.-Thomas w. Lawson
last night again hurled defiance at his
enemies and also>made the interesting
statement that though he lost just $4,-
100000 in Trinity, in addition to an ad-
mitted loss of more than S10,O0OO00 in
Amalgamated, he cannot be forced to
capitulate or compromise.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
More Details

AT ) o'clock this afternoon Coroner
Adams returned from the inquest
which he held this forenoon and from
him 1t is learned that the dead woman
was i'll last night. She complained of
severe pains in her head and asked
her son, John, with whom she resided,
to go for the doctor. After short
time she became easier and counter
manded her request. About / O'Clock
this morning she fell asleep and during
the remainder of the night made no
noise. This morning at Z O'Clock when
her son went to her room to call her
ne found her missing. A search was
Immediately Instituted and resulted in
finding her lifeless body in small
shed about seventy-fve yards west of
the house with rope around her neck.
A letter was found in her pocket writ
ten in German in which she said that
she intended to kill herself and asked
the pardon of her children for her in
tended act.
Had Been Paralyzed.
The dead woman was &C years of
age and resided with her son. John
Somewhat. Her husband died about
two years ago. Last June, Mrs. Some
walt was stricken with paralysis and
since that time has complained of ter
rible pains in her head. This ailment
is supposed to have unbalanced her
mind.
coroner's Jury Returns Verdict.
Coroner Adams empaneled iury
consisting of Fl. G. Lippard, Robert w.
Moore and Charles Conner After lis
tening to the evidence they came to
the conclusion that she died in accord
ance with the facts above related.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
VETERAN OF TWO WARS DIES.
Prominent Missouri Man Passes to tn,
Great Beyond,

st. Joseph, Mo, Dec. 9.-Col. John
Doniphan, veteran of the Mexican
and Civil wars and for fifty years
prominent in the affairs of Missouri, is
deed here, at the. age of Is years. He
was an 09aa Fellow of -na.ic:aa.. nas.. &C.. ..re-l III
nence
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
LACEY COMES HOME TO WEDDING
Leaves Washington to Attend Daugh.
ter's Nuptals at Oskaloosa,

teTs NuPtlals at OskaIoosa.
Washington, Dec Congressman
Lacey has gone to Iowa to attend the
wedding Of his daughter at Oskaloosa
next Wednesday. Major Lacey will r@
main in Iowa until after the Christma1
holidays.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-10
SAY THEY SOLD DISEASED HOGS
Two Chicago Men Are Arrested on a
Serious Charue.

Chicago, Dec. Frederick Hess, a
butcher, and Otto Hook, his clerk,
We're arrested by the meat inspector
here tpdsS charged with selling dis.
easedI hogs.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-16

Copper deposits in the province Of
e panto. near Mount Data. P L, have
been worked by the Igorrotes since
before the Spanish discovery Of the
archipelago.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
THE IRELAND OF TODAY.
More Prosperous Than Formerly, Bat
Its Aain Lack Is In the Mann
featuring LiAc.

Rt. Hon. James Bryce, a careful OBJ
server, and Mr.. Seumas MacManus. the
Irish writer, agree that Ireland to-day
is enjoying comparative prosperity.
The people are living better, their food
is of higher grade. the bank deposits
have decreased, the farm rents are
lower, and the returns from work are
larger. The main reason why it does
not take its place as one of the rich
countries of the world is its lack of
manufacturing. IteHiSts mainly on its
agriculture and its fisheries, says the
Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post.
Ireland contains 32.337 square miles,
not including the 1876 little islands
which add 2i6 square miles 10 the total.
1t is not quite so large as Indiana, and
is little larger than South Carolina.
The Philippine islands are four times
the size of all Ireland. Less than five
years ago commission appointed by
parliament reported that there had
been placed upon Ireland a taxation
burden which it was unable TO bear.
and that something should be done.
Thus came the new land act. which was
a mitigation, but not reform, Of the
evils
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
A REFUGE FOR RoGUEs.
Perfect Paradise for Men who 1Ave
Con.aittsA Crimes OF Every
Description.

There is one corner of Central Amer.
lea that is at present perfect para
disc for men who have committed any
crime. 1t is place where the out
casts of the worlds society rule the
lard of their adoption, and where the
officials of the government protect all
thieves that come to them and make
1t dangerous for any detective to mo-
lest them, says the London Express.
This is the republic Of Honduras,
one of the least advanced of the states
of South or Central America. Hon,
duras indeed is curious mixture of
jungle and gigantic forest, Of cocoa
and of rubber trees. of bugs, vampires,
snakes and crocodiles-of all manner
Of things that creep and crawl and
sting and bite; region where life in
the daytime Is a mockery and at night
one feels as though sleeping in red
pepper.
Here, in every hamlet and city, are
TO be found men from different lands.
mostly outlaws from their own coun-
try Chicago, Boston, New York and
Philadelphia all furnish their quota.
England, France, Italy and even far
away Russia have their share. They
make no attempt az concealment,
bear the names they were born to
bear and go along about their own
business as IL the laws of their own
country had not made them outcasts.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
cheap Rates to Cleveland.

Cheap Rates to Cleveland.
The passenger department Of ths
Rock Island railway announces the low
est rates to Cleveland on account OF the
G. A. r. encampm.nt September 7 10 H..
that have been accorded the old soldiers
since 1887. The rate is less than one
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be
on sale from stations west Of the Mis-
souri, river September7 to 10 inclusive
and will be good to return up to and in
cluding September IS. but the return
limit may be extended until October 8
by depositing the tickets with joint agent
before September IS and paying fee Of
50 cents.
The trip to Cleveland will be one Of
much pleasure and enjoyment. The ex
,remely low rate made by the Rock Is
land will make it possible for large
numbers Of the old soldiers and their
friends to 60 at very small expense
From Cleveland there will be cheap rates
in effect enabling those who desire to
visit the Pan-American exposition and
this trip to Buffalo can be made either
by rail or boat.
Cleveland is making special effort to
take the best care possible Of the veter.
ans as we'll as visitors and afford them
every opportunity for pleasant and en-
joyable time while in the city. The new
soldiers monument. located in the pub
lie :quare. will be completed. The cleo.
tric lighting effects Of this monument, II
is said. will eclipse anything Of in kind
heretofore attempted in this country.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
PUMPING OUT < st6W.
II II the Earliest rroblcm the Rive1
Man Has-Iast Pull the Plug
Out and Haul.

'eNobody who knows anything
about boats worries over a few feet
of water in scow if the water isn't
too Deep" said river man to New
York Sun reporter. Getting it out
is the easiest job in the world.
"Scows, as everybody knows, are
fat bottomed, and up forward in the
bottom of every one is plug as big
around as mans two fists. Dozens
of empty scows ALI up with water
and lie at the piers with only the
deck afloat every year. 1t doesn't
hurt them. The owner just let's them
lie 80 till they're wanted. Then he
sends tugboat alongside and she
bitches on. A man goes aboard the
scow and pulls out the plug.
Does the scow sink? Nary Q
foot. AS the tug starts her up you
see she lifts the old scow up some,
and the result is that the water IN
the scow pours out through the plug
hole. It's hard pulling at first, but
the faster the tug hauls the higher
goes the scow bow and the quicker
the water goes out, till the scow's
almost dry. After q spin of u mile
or so the plug can be replaced and
the little water that remains In her
pumped out by hand.
simple? l should think so. Easi-
est thing In the world. That's why
scows are so useful. You needn't be
so extra particular about calking 'em
SO long as your cargo won't be hurt
by water; and age and submersion
seem to improve them"
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
LABOR DAY EXERCISES.

The c. g. N. Railway company will
run an excursion to Mont Alto on Mon.
day, September I'd. Labor day. The
railroad company will make an effort to
make this the brightest day Of the year.
They will have a splendid program to
entertain the crowd and it is hoped that
all merchants and other business houses,
including mills, will close on this date
and allow all 10 have day Of pleasure.
There will be barrow races, potato races
for boys and girls, foo. races for boys
and men. prizes tor the best couple in
waltring and two step. Dancing after
noon and evening free to all those hold
ing railroad tickets. Old plantation songs
and music all day and evening by a
splendid colored quarte,te. For particu.
lars see bills.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
He Kept His Leg

Twelve years ago j. W. Sullivan ol
Hartford, Conn, scratched his leg with
a rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he suf
fered intensely. Then the best doctor
urged amputation, ''but," he writes, 81
used one bottle of Electric Bitters and
l I-2 boxes OF Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and my leg was sound and well as ever. >
For Eruptions, Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Sores and all blood disorders
Electric Bitters has no rival on earth
Try them. W. w. Potter & Co. will
guarantee satisfaction or refund money
Only so cents.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
Grand Army at Cleveland.

cfAnn army N CIovtlAnO,
The Burlington route announces rate
of $50 oo-less than one fare-from
Pueblo. Colorado Springs and Denver
and intermediate points, to Cleveland.
O., and return. The rate from other
points in Colorado will be one fare add.
ed to the nearest point from which the
$36 90 rate applies. All agents will be
instructed to sell through tickets on Sep
tember 9TH to 10th. inclusive, routed via
the Burlington. if 50 desired by the pur
chaser. These tickets will be limited 10
September 18th with privilege Of exten.
sion to leave Cleveland as late as Oct.
9th. No other line can offer cheaper
rate or better service. One can leave
Denver on the Burlington's famous
Chicago Special" at 4 p. m. and reach
Cleveland the second morning at 74o.
the only change of cars being at Chi.
cago. This service is available to every
one-whether Pullman berths are desired
or not-for the latest pattern reclining
chair cars, in which seats are free. are
carried on this train, in addition to Pull.
man sleepers and buffet library observa.
ton car. Meals are served to all in din.
ing cars on the popular plan OF pay
only for what you get" whether only 7s
cents worth or more. These dining cars
are not expected to realize profit, but
are in operation for the convenience of
the travelling public. which accounts for
the excellence Of the service. Nowhere
in the world can one get 50 much for so
little money.
If you contemplate a trip to the east
why not join 'the old guard" and radiate
from Cleveland to your further destin.
ation7
The annual encampment OF Ae G. A.
R. will soon be matter Of history, and
as this one promises to eclipse Ill others
in point Of lavish hospitality. 1t Is we'll
worth visit.
Why not 60 and take the Burlington
It costs no more than any other line.
With reference to berths and otherin.
formation. a letter addressed u George
Vallery. general agent, Denver will
elicit prompt attention.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
GREAT SALT LAKE.

July 10Th and 18th. 2o,h and 3Iss. Aug
18th 18th, I7th and 74th, the Denver &
Rio Grande railroad. "thc scenic line oi
the world" will make an SIS rate TO Sal,
Lake City and Ogden, Utah and return
Limit thirty days and good for siopovers
within ten days in each direction.
Three trains daily-special dining cal
service-choice of routes, Denver to in
.erior Colorado points. One fare for the
round trip on the following dates: July
73d, August 9th and 10th and Septem
Der 10th.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
Thousands Sent Into Exile

Every year large number of poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore and rack
ed with coughs are urged to go to an
other climate But this is costly and
not always sure. Don't be an exile when
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton will cure you at home It's the
most infallible medicine for Coughs,
Colds, and all Throat and Lung diseases
on earth. The first dose brings relief.
Astounding cures result from persistent
use. Trial bottles free at w. W. Potter
& Co. Price SOC and $l.OO. Every bottle
guaranteed. :
Daily camera., 1901-08-28
A WONDERFUL 1NvEsrIoN.

They cure dandruff. hair falling. head
ache, etc, yet costs the same as an ordin
ary comb. DR.. Whites Electric Comb
The only patented Comb in the world.
People, everywhere 1t has been intro.
duced, are wild with delight. You sim.
ply comb your hair each day and the
comb does the rest. This wonderful
comb is simply unbreakable and is made
50 that it is absolutely impossible to
break or cut the hair. Sold on written
guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in
every respect. Send stamps for one
Ladies size soc. Gents size 3sc. Live
men and women wanted everywhere to
introduce this article. Sells on sigh,
Agents are wild with success. (See
want column Of this paper) Address
D. N. Rose. Gen. Mgr. Decatur. Ill.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28

Boulder attorneys, regardless of poll.
tics, are disguised with the action of the
American Bar Association committee on
membership which denied the appliea-
ton Of Senator T. NJ. Patterson. They
recognize the fact that he is no angel
but that in point Of ability and services
to the profession and the state, he Is
peer Of any member Of the association.
And the people laugh because they are
alvays touched when the lawyers move.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28

Colosel Bryan could not have done
other than to advocate fusion in Colorado
and Nebraska. He ould be an migrate
we're he 70 fail to remember that Popu
ii, and Silver Republicans gave him
IoyaI support on two occasions. And
yet Coloael Bsyan Is not all wise. He
esuId mot have foreseen that the demise
Of the issues upon which he Lad twice
gone before the American people, had
70 divided elements which made 50
impotent though magnificent whole
that fusion had become impossible. He
is blind, indeed, who thinks that future
b.sties are 70 be fought on the
noaey question.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28

These are days when the local polite.
ian with An AZ to grind looks upon his
chances for the nomination as Is to for
the other fellow. Several Boulder poll
tieans are regarding themselves quite
seriously at ibis time. As . matter of
fact, nomination will be of small Con.
sequence on any ticket unless the man
shall be satisfactory to the voting public.
Political cabals will avail nothing to the
nan whose name has been inscribed in
he N. G. book Of the honest yeomanry.
Daily camera., 1901-08-28

IT. Thomas. Summerville, Ala, l.,
was suffering from dyspepsia when
commenced taking Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. l took several bottles and can d.
gest anything" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is the only preparation containing all the
natural digestive fluids. 1t gives weak
s,omachs entire rest, restoring theiI
natural condition. Gilbert Bros.