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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
UNCLE SANS EXPENSES.
Largest Single Item is That of Sol
diers' Pensions.

A very large proportion of the annu-
al expenses is for pensions, the larg-
est single expense of the federal gov
eminent. This expenditure was the
largest in 1898, when it amounted to
$159,357, 557.S7. The smallest expendi-
ture since that period was in 1885,
when it was $139 1894, 929.07; for 1900
lit was $140,S77 1916. The pension bur-
den in 1893 was $2.37 per capita, while
during the last fiscal year it was S1.S4.
which the people of the United States
pay to carry out the promises made at
the time of the civil war
The expenses of the war department
were the largest in the history of the
country in 1865, when they exceeded
81 900 100000 In 1871, when the eff
| fects of the war and reconstruction
had virtually passed away, they were
reduced to $35, 799,992. They varied
| from that period. never exceeding
$40 800 900. until 1894, when they were
lover S54, 100000. This point was not
reached again until the first year of
the Spanish war (1s9S). when they
were nearly $4,000, 900. They were al
most $230,O00,0O0 in 1899, but for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1900, were
reduced to $134 ,774,767.
| The navy department expended in
1871 nearly S19,500,000. The expendi-
lures varied until 1897, when they
were over $34,500,000; in 1898. nearly
$50 100000; in 1899, nearly S64,000,-
900, and for the fiscal year 1900 $685.
953,07S.
| The expenditures on account of the
Indians grew gradually from the first
half of the century until they reached
the highest point in 1893 when they
were $13.345, 347.27; they are now ov-
er $1O,000,O00.
The greatest expenditure for inter.
est on the public debt was in 1867, be-
ling $143,7S1, 592. This payment grad
ually decreased until 1892, when it
was $23,37S,1 1623. 1t has been grad
Eually increasing since that time until
for the fiscal year 1900 it was $4O,160.
333.
The expenditures for civil and mis-
cellaneous items, including the ex
penses of congress and of all the de
partments and offices in Washington
other than the war and navy depart
ments and the payments that have
ALREADY been noted. were in 1871 near
lily $60,50O,000. There was not very
much change in this amount until 1888;
when they reached SS7, 500,QO and il
1891 over $110,000,000. The ,highes
amount paid on this account was il
1889 when it was S119,191, 256 Fol
1900 it was reduced to over $105,7 73,
4 100. Carroll D. Wright in the Janua
Try Century.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
No External
Symptoms

The blood may be in bad condition,
yet with no external signs, no skin
eruption or sores to indicate it. The
symptoms in such cases being variable
appetite, poor digestion, an INDISPENSABLE
weakness and nervousness, loss of flesh
and general rundown condition of the
system = clearly showing the blood has
lost its nutritive qualities, has become thin
and watery. It is in just such cases that
S. S. S. has done some of its quickest and
most effective work by building up the
blood and supplying the elements lacking
to make it strong and vigorous.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
HELD NO INQUEST.
Coroner David Throne Did Not Dis
inter ChiId's Remains.

inter chiId's Remains.
Coroner David Throne was in
Agency today for the purpose of ex-
amining further into the cause of the
death of the child of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Motif, mention of which appear
ed in the Courier on Tuesday. 1t was
thought by some of the residents of
Agency that the parents were direct
ly responsible for the death. and for
that reason Mr.. Throne made the trip
He made Investigations concerning
the affair, and returned home this af-
ternoon without having viewed the
remains of the child, deeming it I'M
necessary to do So because the evil
dence pointing toward the truth of
the accusation is meagre.
Mr.. Throne found that the child was
buried with the authority of a physi-
clans written certificate. stating hat
lung trouble was the cause OF death
made by DIR. NJ. l.. Davis, of Agency,
the attending physician. Inquiry by
the coroner brought out the fact
that the child was sufferer from
lung trouble for about two weeks pri-
or to its death, and that it was also
! troubled with eczema.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
tho not a member, was al

university, tnO not HeIlDef, was d.
so in attendance.
The meeting was very successful.
ard it showed that much interest is
being taken in the work of spreading
the gospel. A permanent organiza-
ton was effected and a plan of pro-
cedure adopted, and now that the mat
ter has been put under way, much in
the way of good results will doubtless
be realized soon. The members of
the commission took some time in ex-
pressing their individual ideas and
discussing various plans, and as re-
suit it was decided to proceed along
"a distinct course with three primary
objects in view. as follows: First, the
spiritual advancement of the people of
the word; second the endowment!
and improvement of the Iowa Wesley
an University: third, any general OBJ
/ ject which may contribute to the
spreading of intelligent and sincere
Christianity.
1t was further decided to hold
group convention in each district DUR
ing April or May, and conference
convention about the last of June, the
the latter to be decided by
! is probable that this convention will
he. held at Ottumwa, as it is centrally
located and easy of access. The COM
mittee on the program for this con-
ivention, appointed at yesterdays
meeting, is as follows: Rev. w. CIVIL
son, Rev. j. W. Lambert, Rev. D. c..
4 Smith, Rev. ]. C. w. Cox and Chris
FHaw.
The officers of the commission
which were also elected yesterday,a are
as follows: President. Rev. w. G..
4 Wilson; secretary, G.. NJ. futile;
treasurer, Chris Haw.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
Submarine Cables Durable.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 10. President
Scrymser, of the Mexican Telegraph
company, says ''The results of the
company's operations, covering per-
iod of twenty years, indicate that the
durability of submarine cable proper.
ty surpasses that of railroads, manu-
featuring and similar enterprises. Al
so that it's earning capacity, when well
located geographically, shows larger
receipts, with less cost of operating
expenses and repairs than the class
of property mentioned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
LEGAL.

A DMINISTRAToR'S NOTICE.-Notice is
"A hereby given to all persons interested, that
on the eth day of JAM, A. d. 1901 the undersign-
I'd was appointed by the clerk of the District
court of Wapello county. Iowa, administrative,
of the estate of James McAdann, deceased,
late of said county. All persons indebted
to said estate will make payment to the
undersigned. and those having claims against
the same will present them, legally authentic
Gated to said court for allowance.
Dated Jan. Z, 1901.
EMMA McADAnf,
Administrator, with will annexed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
Seamless Tubes.

Ellwood, Pa, Jan. 10.-The sale of
the Standard Seamless Tube company,
OF this place, to the National Tube
company, insures to this place active
manufacturing with an increased out
put from the present capacity Of 65
tons of finished steel tubes per day, as
the works are now in strong hands
with abundance of capital The two
plants sold are the finest improved
factories in the country. They give
-e National Tube company a greater
capacity and range of sizes than any
one. concern in this line of special
seamless tubing.
There is talk of establishing a brew
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
MAY PASS BRYAN UP.
Meeting of the State Central Demo-
cratic Committee Called This Week.

Des Moines, Jan. 9--Geo Huffman,
chairman Of the democratic state cen
trail committee, states that the meet
ing OF the committee will be held in
this city the latter part of this month.
He further stated that the COMMITTEES
will favor the reorganization Of the
party in this state upon the old-time
democratic principle. The committee
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Poland China sale,

will offer at my residence, two
miles southwest of Fairfield. Friday
Ian. IS, So head Of royal bred Poland
China hogs-10 bears and 25 sows
One of the best herds in Iowa--every-
one a standard ,porlser. Buyers from
distance taken care of at my expense.
Lunch free! TERMS as usual.
u Robert T.. Ratcliff.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
IOWA EapMS.

In answer to an advertisement we inserted in
this paper last week, calling for a few more
farms, have number of replies listing
several places to run only short time. Soft
YOU wa i farm use this year, you will have
to act quick. Here few of them
loo acre farm fairly improved, five miles
from Ottumwa, at S55.
81 acre place, excellent land, IL miles from
good town; new $500 house, fair out buildings.
at $40.
railroad town, s., 500.
s7h acre farm, we'll improved, II room house,
large barn; also year lease at 81. IS per year
on joining so, price $50 per acre.
Several small fruit tracts near Ottumwa. on
long time and small payments.
Have some good, level, we'll improved farms
rear Perry, Oklahoma. at so per acre, includ-
ing growing wheat crop. Next excursion TO
Perry, Jan. Is, round trip S15.7a
Morris Williams, Ottumwa, Ia, Baker Bldg.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.
Letters Remaining UncalIed for In OF
tumwa, Iowa, Postoffice. for the
Week Ending December 20, 1900.

LADIES LIST
Corbin, Maggie Hill. Miranda 2
Coffmau, Sarah Hyatt, Leona
Caves. Anna Sims, Eleanor A..
Dode, Mary Swope, Lille
Huddleston, Nellie Young, Henrietta G.
GENrLEMEN's LIST.
Baldice John Moberly, August
Carr, Geo. Ottumwa Produce Co q
Deyol, NJ. E. Pinski s. Cawigan
Gordon, G. P. Porter Pump &
Gibson, Roy Planter Co.
Headmanberger, c. J. Peterson, Elmer
Harper, VIM Sex, +. e. s. Son
jackson, A l.. Stribling, Ben
Jackson, E. H. Tarbert, 7. ii.
Lottridge, ]. d. Thomas, E. p.
Lindenthal, S. c Wood, u. M.
Maple, w. NJ. William. Geo.
Young. Ed.
Parties calling for above letters
will please state that they are adver..
tiaed. A. w. Lee, P. NJ.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
PAID THE PENALTY.
10 .'9ls.. J13
TWO colored Men Hanged Today for
Robbery and Murder.

Washington, Jan. 9-George Ward
and James Jones, both colored. were
hanged here this morning for the rob
berry and murder of Samuel Wustlich,
an aged German, Of Stoekdale, in Sep
TENDER, 1899
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10

returns, and nervousness yanishes as new
rich pure blooa Once more circulates
through all parts of the system.
S. S. s. is the only purely vegetable
blood purifier known. 1t contains no min
erals whatever. Send for our free book
on blood and skin diseases and write our
physicians for any information or advice
wanted. No charge for medical advice.
d THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. GA.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10

There is talk of establishing brew
cry at Des Moines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10

My wife used sew
eral bottles of S. S. S.
as a blood purifier and
to tone up a weak and
emaciated system, with
very marked effect by
way of improvement.
We ard it a
great tonic and blood;
purifier. u. +. DUFF,
Princeton, Mo,
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Gun Mechanism stuck.

"Now on these mountain trips al
ways fill my magazine, leaving the
chamber empty for safety in case of
tumble on the rocks, and there is
where my story comes in. As we
went over the fence into the yard
the dogs gave the alarm and of course
the stuff was off. Telling the men
where to go, made a run for the rear
of the house. On the way gave the
bolt of my rifle ram to get a cart
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10

Free sample.
Send postal for free
sample WARMERS SAFE
CURE to WARNER SAFE
CuRE Co., Rochester, N.
Y. Mention this paper.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10

Thru Mountains at Night.
"The next week word was brought
in by natives that the balance of the
gang had collected in small town in
the mountains Is miles from here in
trenched their position and sent
word for us to come and get
them. Starting frfom Il'iga with 80
men, at 10 p. M, we marched out
thru pouring rain. The moon came
up at 1890 and gave us little light
or we could never have made the trip.
We marched all night over corduroy
roads and thru, mountain Bride paths
Z with the rain running down our backs
with never murmur from man,
About an hour before daylight the
guide. stopped and told the captain
that short distance ahead was a
house in which some of the leaders
we're living. The captain told me to
take five men, surround the house and
cao Wh af was in III
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-10
Two Were Arrested.

1.-THE gang of devils had split up
on leaving the scene of their work.
-Four of them were rounded UP by ma
tive police the next day. They show
ed fight; two were killed and the 9th
ers Snrrendered
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year. been satisfactory, This is one
thing that the officers desired to inn
press UPON the members of the lodge.
Unless sufficient interest is taken in
it, and the members all turn .out to
its meetings, it can never hope to be
successful. With the Inauguration of
the new regime, it is hoped that the
attendance will be still better than
during the past year.
/ The installation ceremonies were
under the direction of Deputy Grand
Chancellor J. N. Weidenfeller, who
was assisted by WV. Cockerill, grand
prelate, and James Gray, as grand
master at arms. The following are
the officers who were installed, three
of those elected being unable to ap.
pear. and their installation was post
poned until future time:
4 Chancellor commander, IT, A. Cor
don; vice chancellor, Geo. l.. Walker;
keeper of records and seals. Fran Var
de Ven; master at arms, DR.. ]. e. Nc
3Cormick; outer guard F. R. Mitchell;
< master of work, z.,T. Dawson.
+ In short speech upon his retiring
from the post of chancellor command
Ter, which he had very acceptably fill
LED during the past year, 2. T. Dawson
thanked the Officers who had served
funder him, and the members who hat
Eiigiven him their assistance, in the
( work of the past year, He! was wei
!, pleased with the progress of the
lodge; he pointed to it's satisfactor,
condition, and said that the work done
by the officers was gratifying to tht
members. l.. A. Gordon, on acceptins
the post of chancellor commander foI
1.-THE next year, also spoke few words
1 thanking the lodge for the high homo
lit had bestowed upon him, and asking
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-30
The Ways of the SerUice.

General Charles King has for so long
heen the recognized chronicler OF the
methods and manners Of the army, that Ne
had almost come to believe he had a copy
right In perpetuity for this volume Of our
library of National fiction. But new can
didate FOR this honor now presents him
self and one quite competent to hold j.,
II Is bur In accordance with the fitness
~ things that this war correspondent
should develop into an author He has
had personal experience with actual facts
and details. he possesses m eye for pic
nlresdue and effective incident, and be has
served an apprenticeship In the art OF
vigorous and realistic delineation' all OF
which are qualities that make toward sue
cess In the department Of letters.
When. therefore. Mr.. Frederick Palmer
offered his story Of Ballard" to the read
ers Of Golfers Weekly, recognition OF his
capacity was immediate and each succeed
ing number Of his series was awaited with
interest. Manila serves as the background
for nil alike. and the novelty OF the set
ting naturally enhances the attractiyeness
OF the narrative Here and there we ind
as we turn the pages, suggestions OF Inc
,,atlnosnhero" OF another and more IA
mons story teller of the East. 1t Is TO he
regretted that even unconsciously Mr.
Palmer should permit these mannerisms &c
mar his work, for he does not need to mode
his style upon any one. For the rest ne
has studied the conditions IN the Phihp
mines with an intelligent and unprecedented
snnreeiation. and IN addition he knows hui
man nature and he knows the ways Of
the service. GO. E, soA
r. NJ Pollard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-30
Worship of tie Golden Calf.

National Magazine.
when 1 saw dying broker clutch the
cyphered tape at the ticker as he watched
his fortune ebblng away when the mad
dencd tdrong. in their frenzy lost 20 all
sense OF the mystery Of life ana death,
hustled out the body OF the dead broker
that there might be more room for STAN
pede in the sagging market; when the
gllded sign was erased from the marble
sab. announcing another failure; when
saw strong men tremble with llp and eye
10. and burst into tears; when saw the
haggard faces Of gray haired women in
weeds and the fading blight upon the
peauty Of American girls; when the storm
" Wild and plteous shrieks nlled the air.
thought II these scenes and emotions
mere connected with anything else
wenld be called religious or political ran
atheism.
We call II trade business financial "op.
erationG;' the Genius ~ gambling Is delhed
and on the altar glitters the grinnlns
golden calf Frequent warnings may ne e
no avail but the handwriting hashcd forth
on The heavy clouds, proelalminR % vault
ing ambition, Ger leaplng itself, Hat!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-30

river though / might have known we
stood TO see deer any time OF day at
Cross Pond. Ef l he'd to do IL agin, /
wouldn't a. done IT.
Yes, John said that she was probably
worrying about a fawn back in the woods.
and directly the fawn came scampering in.
II stood stiff-legged and stared at it's
mother with Its head turned comlcaliy.
SO that one OF the big ears was partly
over the other one. Then II twined down
the beach, kicked up Its dainty hind legs,
took few high leaps, and stopped stir-
legged again. 1t bucked like broneho.
going straight up Into the air and lighting
sduarely with all four feet close together.
II was continuous performance, little.
but not much, like n lambs gambols, for II
was graceful. The mother waded breast
deep in the water for grass roots and lily
pads. but watching the fawn and seeming
TO coax It. Several times II put its toes
into the water and quickly sprang back.
Directly the doe went into deeper water,
and swan slowly toward us, often stop
ping for n tender lily-pad and 10 iook
back earnestly at the little one.
suddenly, with rush, the fawn sprang
Into the water, tore In and made 1t hy.
and In doing so fell upon its knees and
wet It's pretty little nose. II was plainly
frightened at what 1t had done, but It's
mother was ahead, so 1t kept going. II
churned and pounded the water with is
fore feet, and soon got too high In front
and was frightened. II bleated, callln.
for Its mother, and when she swan along
side. the little rascal Immediately climbed
on her back and ducked her. When she
came out from under she cautiously kept
a snort distance away, working towards u.
but with her head over her shoulders
watching the fawn About the middle OF
the pond the fawn got In trouble again
got too high in front, and apparently had
another panic The doe swan near him
aud he threw his fore feet on her bach
second time, but she was wary and
kept her head above water. Then, for the
( first time she made sound-not a blcat
but cooling sound, such as pigeons make
and 1t seemed to soothe the excited lt;lC
! fellow. lie swan more steadily. but moi
at all smoothly, for he appeared to gel
HIS legs tangled and lose his stroke Some
times his neck was high out OF the water
and sometimes his nose was buried. but
he finally came ashore, Just twenty-ouC
! lceL from Wnere was slltlnE oh Il bdiaNh
log. / paced 1t after they left, but they
| did not 90 for several minutes. The fawI
trembled so that 1t could scarcely stand
while the mother licked it and kept max
Ing the cooling, grooming sound. It was u
very tired. meek looking fawn that sowly
followed its mother into the woods.
have the picture In my mind 1t was not
orer-exposed or under-developed, and II
will never fade but l can't show II tc
anyone else I feel as John docs about
leaving the camera. II ! had It to dc
over again l wouldn't "A done It,. "
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Do aud you wish to make me grant It.

de- aud you Wish to make me grant It.
"DId not God come in person to explain
TO his servant Moses. the ornamentation
Of his ark, recommending that the cherr-
bin which were to lank Il should he OF
gold aud OF exquisite workmanship = .
Now ! see you; you must have very
big hgure, fairly big paunch. short
waisieoat OF doubtful stun, with the last
button loose All, weili you interest me
al the same, Only, ] do not understand
how You can be bored. l am myself some.
times sad, discouraged, or angry; but bored
never.
You are not the man seekl Misfor.
tunel there speaks yonr 'housckeoper).
'Nou would he very kind II you would
show me how that IS done. ! seek no one.
sir; and think that men should only be
the accessories OF the strong women (the
dry old girO. AT last, viii reply to
your questions, and with great sincerity,
for do not like 10 play with the limo.
cence OF man OF genius who doEes after
dluner over his cigar.
'rhlng Oh, no; but neither am stout.
Worldly, sentimental romanucY But how
do you meang 1t seems 20 me that there
is room Tor all that In the same Individual
All depends on the moment, the occasion.
tho circumstances, | am an opportunist.
and above all, victim OF moral conta-
gions' so IL may happen to me to become
unromanuc like you
My perfumo2 That Of virtue. vulgo,
none a gourmandel Yes or, rather, hard
to please. My ear Is small, irregular but
pretty. Eyes gray. Yes, musician II
were not married could l read your
abominnble hooks2
Are you satisfied with my doellity1 II
SO, loose another button and think Of me
as the twilight falls II not 30
much the worse! nnd there compensa.
ton for your false condolences.
"Sh0uld ! dare to ask who are your
musicians aud your painters?
"And what IL ] were MANI"
-
To the above letter IS appended q sketch
Of a stout gentleman doing on a bench
under palm at the seaside, a table, a
glass of beer cigav