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

Bonaparte, Jan. Mrs. Cora Fish
er. of Eldon, spent last week with rel
atives in the city.
o. j. Coolidge spent the holiday
week with his family.
Miss Grace Chapman, of Des Moines,
lis home on two weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Smith and Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. Roberts returned home
Saturday from Des Moines where they
have been attending the teachers con-
vention.
Phil Eich has been confined to his
home with an attack of the pneumonia
but at this writing is much better.
Mrs. Mack Cox, of Kirkville, is Wis
|iting friends in this place.
DR.. f. J. Kern is visiting his mother,
at Burlington.
Miss Dolly Lysle returned home
Saturday from weeks visit in Of
|tumwa
A watch party was held last evening
lat the M. e. church. A program had
been prepared and at midnight the
new one in.
South Ottumwa, are visiting Mrs.
SlSbtl VI
Miss Nellie Jones went to Farming
ton Tuesday and took in the dance.
Rev. and Mrs. Duty are entertaining
Mr.. and Mrs. T. 7. Ellis, of Montrose,
parents of Mrs. Duty.
Thomas Hopkins, Jr., and family of
Council Bluffs, were visitors at the
home OF his parents, Thomas Hopkins,
ST., during holiday week
Mr.. and Mrs. Lem Cantril were
guests at the home of Jas. Bridge dur
ing the past week.
D, w. Riggle is visiting in Des
Moines this week.
A pleasant time was spent at the
home of Arthur Cummings Saturday
evening. Games and refreshments
helped to pass the time away.
VIM. Sivil, Jr., is spending a few
days with friends in Keokuk.
James Eddy left for Peoria, We'd
Inesday to make that place his future
home.
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Was 1903 Years Old,

Rockford, ILL.,, Dec. 29.-Mrs. Kitty
Rice died at Mount Morris, aged 1903
years. She was born in Maryland
and was a pioneer of Ogle county.
She had expressed the hope to live
into the new century, and retained
her faculties UP to a short time be-
fore her death.
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Stockport.

Stockport, Jan. 1.-Isiah Harlan
started Monday to the western part of
the state to see his father, who is very
sick.
Rev. Sham, of Batavia, visited his
son here last Wednesday.
The protracted meetings still con-
tinue at the M. e. church.
w. S. Allen, of Birmingham, Mo-,
was in the city Wednesday.
Shipments out this week were two
cars of hay to st. Louis; two cars Of
hogs, to Ottumwa; one car of oats to
st. Louis.
Mr.. Myers and wife were visiting
in Memphis, Mo-, last week.
Mr.. Fulton made flying visit to
Burlington Wednesday,.
C. ID. Swan and family visited near
Salina Saturday and Sunday.
Clarence Harlan has resigned his
position as clerk at Risk & Graham's
store.
Adrian Fairchilds and wife visited
at F. M. Lucas Sunday. 81,
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iowa Mans Charitable Requests.

Des Moines, Dec. 29.-The will of N.
L. Goldstone was opened yesterday,
and by it's provisions $4,000 will go to
the Hebrew Orphan Asylum, Cleve-
land. Ohio; $4,000 to the Home for
Aged Hebrews, Cleveland; S1,50O to
the Home for Aged Hebrews, Albany,
N. Y.;;a$2,500 to the Hebrew Union Col
lege, Cincinnati.
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CORNER IN BEANS.
Chicago House Said to Have the Mar.
ket by the Heels.

Ket by the Heels.
Chicago, Dec. 2S.-According to To-
cal merchants, one of the two big
firms, either the Albert Dickinson
company, of Chicago, or their Detroit
house, practically controls the market
for white beans, the supply of which
altho fair, the crop harvested has been
tremendously reduced by heavy pur-
chases by the United States and Brit
ish governments, to supply the SOL
diers in the Philippines and in South
Africa. AS a consequence the price
has had rapid and legitimate ad-
vance until now $215 per bushel is
asked, with the supply limited even at
that figure. Members of the firm of
the Albert Dickinson company deny
their house has engineered the corner.
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Teachers' Reserve Fund,

Des Moines, Dec. 29.-At the state
teachers meeting which closed yester-
day resolutions were adopted provid-
ing for $1,000 reserve fund, to be
taken $500 each year from the other
funds of the treasury.
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IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Matters Concerning towans at the Ma.
tionaI Capital.


tional Capital.
Washington, Dec. 31.-Iowa post
masters appointed-Dairyville, Grun-
dy county, L. R. VIM, vice H. o.
Chase, resigned; Harris, Osceola coun-
ty, H. E. Richards, vice CT. Thomas,
resigned; Sandyyille, Warren county,
Benton Horandy, vice J. A. Green, re-
moved.
Iowa Pensions.
Original-John w. Werzbaugher,
West Branch, Sc: George johnson,
Des Moines, Sc; Giles R. Martin, Ma.
rion, Sc; Vim. w. Culver, Dickens, Sc;
James A. Herrick, of Correctionville,
SIP. Increased-Daniel w. Abrams,
Oseola, SIT; Charles H. Sweeney, Des
Moines, 49, Reissue-David H. Blair,
College Springs, SIT. Original wild
ows, etc-Sarah J.. Longcor, Harlan,
So; Mary j. Davis, tuscaloosa, S.;
Eliza A. Strahl, West Branch, SIP;
Jennie M. Hines, Bonaparte, So.
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BRITISH ALLOW $4,000.
American Woman Gets Cash for Death
of Husband in Africa.

OF IIuSpd1u III NIfICd.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 29.-The
British government has allowed the
claim of Mrs. George F. La Bran, of
Aurora, Ill, to the amount of $4,000,
on account of the death of Mr.. LIE
Bran in South Africa, during the
siege of Kimberley. LIE Bran was a
mining engineer in the employ of the
De Beers Mining company and assist
ed in the defense of the town when it
was menaced by The Beers.
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WRECKED SALOON.

Woman in Jail Charged With Mali
ciousIy Destroying Property.
Wichita, Kan, Dec. 29.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation. president of the Barber county
W. sC. T. u, occupies a cell in the
county Jail here, charged with having
deliberately and malicitusly destroyed
property in the Carey hotel saloon yes
terday morning She is defiant and
dares the saloon men to prosecute her.
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Bethel.

Bethel, Jan. 1.-The sale held by
Wash Spears at his farm south of here
last Friday was fairly well attended
and everything brought fair prices.
Mr.. Spears has decided to go to Okla
homa in few days.
Misses Rosa and Jellie and Ina CHS
man and Messrs. Will and James CHS
man spent Christmas with relatives in
Ottumwa.
Frank Springer was a Chillicothe
visitor Christmas.
Chas. Springer, Elsie Neal, Fred
Caldwell and Lulu Neal attended the
dance at Blakesburg Christmas night.
Lutte Chisman and wife spent Thurs
day evening at S. K. Chisman's.
The mines just west of here are gra-
dually increasing their daily capacity.
1ney are now running out about $50
tons daily.
Mrs. VIM. Wilcox is on the sick list
at present.
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oTTUMWA MARKETS.


ive Sfoek ,od po,,I&s,, 5ssa
Choice hogs, over IA lbs. 30
COWS, per cWt; z. 00@3. 90 i
Helfers, per cwt. ..........3 .00@3 SO
caves ........ ..........4 .0O04 SO
Sheep. go: ...... Ia. 90@3.50
Poultfy IoWls ........... b..
Springs ........... .....
Hen turkeys 49,. ...... s.
rom turkeys ...........
Young turkeys.......... s &
Cocks ...., .......... O2N
DUCKS, full featered....
Geese, full feathered .... 04
Fiseons' pei uoA ''.''.-. %
Sraan ana PRODUCE.
Wheat. fall. somfk
Oats 49,. ......... i Isgao
i've -. ...... s564o
Corn chop $500. ........ so
Corn 1900. .............. 25M27
Sorts .e...... ........... On
Bran ........ ......... re
Hay .... ............... 8.00@9 OF, Z,
Hay, baled ............... S.0o@9. 90
Oat straw 50SSs m
Butter. packers nav. Ia
Grocers nav 1sm1y
Eggs hackers nav ~
Grocers nav ~
Htces. wool ana SeatEers.
Hides, green No 1. ......
Green, No. 2 ........ *
Green, salt cured, No. L.
Green, salt cured, No. g..
Wool. tubwasheo -. R6ao
Medium unwashed 1855. 5000
Coarse unwashed ....... 18619
Fine unwasl,ea .......... 16sD1s
Beesvax. 80. .......... 2e62s
Feathers, prime live geese. 30640
Tallow, No. 1........... 4@4H
Tallow. No. Q ... 3H@4
p;,
e.a" ''ces.
Flour, per sack .......... 75@1.25
Mill stutfs. .hortE per 100
Oats chop -. -. 90@95
Tea, Imperial, per D.. 50@75
Gunpowder ..... 40@70
Japan 800. ....... SCOTS
English breakfast 1890. $1,000
Oolong ........ S0@80
Ceylon e.......... COOL .O0
Uncolored Japan ....... 10000
Sugar,cut loaf, 10 lbs for. 100
pnlverized. Is lbs for ). 100
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.
Letters Remaining UncaIIed for in OF.
tumwa, Iowa, Postoffice, for the
Week Ending December 20, 1900.

a LADIES' LIST.
Brown, Miss M. Hamilton, Lille
Brownell, Margaret Remington, Mrs. +. B.
Collision, Mrs. Minnie Kelley, Mrs. James
Cook, Mrs. Elona McDoDougi, Mrs Will
Davis, Miss Cynthia McCarty, Gladys
Garrison, Mrs. Riley, Miss Grace
Gustafson, Miss Anna Smith, Mrs. j. Fl.
MEMS LIST.
Avery. Jack Hartley, E.
Berger, e. A. Jones, j. L.
Baker, d. S: Lemley, NJ B.
Carlson, E. A. Morris, F A.
Courtney, A. A. Meelser, Perry 81
Davis. r II. Nichol, VIM.
Fischer, Chas w. Ottuniwa Furniture Co
Fitzgerald, Ed Pownel1, Z J.
Gu1lian, John Rowley, Henry
Hall, j w. Sumner, DR.. Dorrell
Harding ]. S g. Co. Smokey, l..
Hodgin, Will Won de Vale, Cyrito.
yeeder, Burt.
Parties calling for above letters
will please state that they are adyer-
tised. A.. w. Lee. P. NJ.
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MADE MAD BY CIGARETTES.
Young Indiana Man Lands In Asylum
After Five Years SMOKING,

Wabash, Ind, Dec. pa lunacy
commission has declared Washington
Cook, aged 26, living at Warren, in
sane and he will be sent to the asy-
lum. Cook for the last five years has
smoked cigarettes, becoming regu.
lar fend, and this wrecked his mind.
The case is believed incurable.
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was sad and unexpected news as Mr..
Oval did not even know that his faith

was sad and unexpected news as Mr..
Oval did not even know that his faith
er was i'll.
Chas. Smith and family and Mr. and
Mrs. Townsend ate Christmas dinner
win Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Allen.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley johnson went
after Gust Carlson and family and
had them spend Christmas at their
home in Munterville.
e. G.. Allen and August Huffman are
at the head of petition to build
side walk in Munterville and already
have the lumber on the ground. A
side walk has long been needed and
all are glad to see such improve
ments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Bur~eson were
called to Given last Wednesday by
telegram announcing the death OF a
brother-in-law, A. Johnson, who was
in the drug business there. Death
came very suddenly from apoplexy.
One of the most enjoyable events
of the, fast-receding century took place
December %, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Johnson, east of Munter-
vile, where they entertained a large
number OF their friends during the
day and evening. Mrs. Johnson serv-
ed one of the finest of dinners, and all
who were there will testify to the
same. Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson have a
fine home and know how to entertain.
Those present were Messrs. and Mes
danes John Peterson. John Carlson,
Erland Allen, Chas. Swanson, Ed. Gus
tafson, ]. Nelson, John Swenson, Chas.
Anderson, John Locke, Carlson. OF
Dudley, l.. L. Swenson, Messrs. Alex
Anderson, Alfred Peterson, Mrs. Jo-
hannah Anderson.
C. H. Swanson had pleasant visit
from his father during the holidays.
Mr. Swanson, ST., lives in Sioux City,
and he returned to his home few
days ago.
John Peterson and Alex. Anderson
returned December % from Givin,
where they had been called by the
death of A. Johnson, and they report
the funeral services were held in Os-
kaloosa Sunday, December 30. Miss
Nellie Burgeson and Mrs. John Rose,
sisters of Mrs. Johnson, came from
their homes in Oregon to attend the
burial services of their brother-in-law.
| Mr.. and Mrs. John Carlson moved
into their new home Saturday, De-
cember %, which was completely fin
ished is every respect for their occu-
pancy by that date.
Mrs. Charley Johnson, of Munter-
vile, had the misfortune of falling on
the icy sidewalk by her home Christ
mas eve, and injuring her side quite
severely, so she has not been able to
leave her room since.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Oval served din
ner to a few of their friends last
Thursday, December %, and Mrs. Oval
had all of the delicacies of the sea-
son served in the finest style on the
dining-room table, and all there spent
most pleasant day with Mr.. and Mrs.
Oval, and hope to be able to enjoy
many more pleasant visits.
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Frederic.

Frederic, Jan. Id. H. Hawthorn
is visiting relatives at College Springs
Charles Nelson and Lidia Hanson
were united in marriage at the home
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IOWA BANK BLOWN.

Burglars Wreck Vault Doors but Fail
to Get the Cash.
Maynard, Dec. 29.-The vault doors
of the Maynard Savings bank were
wrecked by burglars early today, but
they failed to open the safe.
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Lancaster,


Lancaster, Jan. Rev. A. B. Hight
shoe filled his appointment at the M.
e. church Sunday afternoon, in spite
of the snowstorm.
Mertie Gilliland and Warrent Long
were married Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Utterback will
move to Hayesville soon
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Prather entertain
ed Messrs. and Mesdames William
Randall, Corbin Utterback and Will
Utterback, Christmas.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Utter
back, son, Wednesday December 26.
The Lancaster schools are having
vacation this week.
The principal of our schools, Noble
Little, is visiting at Muscatine this
week. ~
There was an oyster supper at Mr..
Mills, Christmas eve.
One of our farmers sold a five-year
old colt to a Mr.. Lewis, of Martins
burg, last week, for $110. The colt
was not broken to lead, but they
hitched it up before they had gone
two miles and drove it home.
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of the brides father, John Hanson,
near Munterville, Christmas. They
have a host of friends in this part of
the county who wish them long life
of happiness. They will make OF
tumwa their future home
+ John Hansel came to Frederic Sun
day.
Miss Emma Berry is visiting her
parents. She is a student at the &C.
ay Falls school,
Mrs. Anna Cook is confined to her
bed with heart trouble.
Frank Pierson is suffering with lung
fever.
Chas. Buggles and Chas. Warner
were business callers at Abba Satur-
lay.
At the home of Charles and Tempo
Akers, a most pleasant entertainment
was given Christmas eve. There was
a large Christmas tree loaded with
some valuable presents. 1t was a re-
union Oh the relatives of the Akers
family, some coming from Ottumwa,
Chillicothe, Fremont and Smoky Hol-
low. The room was beautifully deco
rated.
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VIII Take It Up.

Mr.. TIE Paska and his brother off,
cers-elect viii take the matter to the
district court. Before the contest
court sat on the case they held that it
had no jurisdiction in the matter. If
the district court rules against them
they will go to the supreme court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-01

The Titus amendment is good, de-
clares a contest board at Sioux City,
but it cannot settle the matter for the
whole state. Saturday the Courier
printed dispatch from that place
which seems to have Deen slightly
confusing. For the benefit of those
who take an interest in it, the follow
ing full explanation and text of the
decree rendered in the case, is print
New-York tribune., 1901-09-04
TEXAS LAWS SUIT TEXAS HOUSE.

On the occasion of the visit to Texas last spring
OF DELEGATIONS OF the Chamber OF Commerce and
Merchants Association OF this city, upon the nvi-
tation Of the Governor and House of Representa-
tives Of Texas It may be remembered certain feat
ures Of laws OF the Lone Star State. especially
those relating combinations OF capital were criti-
cised in friendly way by some OF the visitors, as
well as by some members OF the Texas reception
committee. in speeches at various points. The Mer-
chants Association yesterday received resolution
recently adopted by the Texas House. accompanied
by letter from Speaker Prince. Of that body. TO
Alvah Trowbridge. chairman of the Merchants AS
sociation delegation this resolution expressing the
hope and belief that the commercial interests OF
New-York and Texas might become more closely
united a result Of the visit of the New-York
delegation, and closing follows:
Resolved. That while we manifest apprecia-
ton OF the committee selected by the House OF
Representatives and appointed by the Speaker
Of for the faithful performance OF the arduous
duties in conducting the visitors throughout the
State. yet we cannot concur with any OF them I'm
the belief that our laws adversely criticised by
them ought to be changed.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-04
DISTRICT OF CoLUMBIA DAY.
HUNDREDS ATTEND ITS CELEBRATION AT
THE EXPOSITION.

Buffalo, Sept. 3.-Precedent to the celebration OF
District of Columbia Day at the exposition to-day
a train of FIVE hundred excursionists from wash
ington arrived last night. The weather this morn
ing was perfect when the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia to the Pan-American EXPOSE
tion arrived at the Lincoln Parkway entrance to
the exposition grounds. There they were met by
detachments of United States marines and militia
of the District of Columbia and the United States
Marine Band. and escorted to the United States
Government building. where largely attended re-
ception in honor of District of Columbia Day was
held Music was supplied by the Marine Band
At O'Clock the auditorium Of the Temple or
Music was filled with people John w. Douglas
chairman of the committee arrangements Tor
the day. presided, and introduced President John
c. Mlburn of the exposition, who heartily well
coined the residents of the District. Henry b. +.
MacFarland president of the commission from the
District of Columbia, the orator OF the day. iol-
lowed in an interesting historical resume OF Nash-
ington and its environs. An address by Director
General Buchanan closed the afternoons eAerclse9'
This evening there an original ana UNIQUE
stereopticon exhibition of views In ana ABOUT ING
District of Columbia. numbering in all ABOUT one
hundred and fifty. They were much enjoyed py d
large audience.
In addition TO being District of Columbia Day. to-
dav at the Pan-American Exposition is known alSo
asvlums were admitted free the guests OF tnS
exposition company The little ones were III toi,SS
of regular attendants. and were taken Oh 'Oui7
through the various buildings III, ,.- rax+
The Pan-American cattle snow wiz aDtav1
Monday and will continue until MONDAY 0ePle'H
her 23-twO full weeks.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-04
NEGRO SHOT AND BODY BURNED
LYNCHING FOLLOWS CLOSELY ON ASSAULT
IN ALABAMA.

Troy Ala Sept. S.-"Bilr' Tourney alias "BilF
Hilliard. negro charged with assauting MISS
Wilson at Chestnut Grove. was shot and his body
burned by mob near the scene of his crime To-
day.
Miss Wilson, who is sixteen or seventeen years
old and the little daughter of Dr. Carroll, about
twelve years old. their way to school. at
Chestnut Grove, just across the line in Coffee
County. when they were overtaken by the negro.
He seized Miss Wilson. and the little gr! off
AS she did so, negro fired his pistol at her. but
missed her. The little girl raised the alarm, and
a posse was in pursuit of the negro. When
they reached the of the crime they found
Miss Wilson unconscious and terribly bruised IN
the face and about the head
The posse tracked the negro TO his home where
he was found in bed, saying he was sick. The
little girl identified him, and he was then taken
out and shot and his body burned
Miss Wilson is in precarious condition. The
Sheriff with three deputies started tonight for the
of the crime.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-04
DIPLOMATS TRIP TO BUFFALO.

washington, Sept. s-Arrangements were com
pleted to-day for the trip Of the members OF the
Diplomatic Corps, who leave Washington to-Inor-
row for Buffalo where they will be the guests OF
the Pan-American Exposition management the
following have announced their intention Of going
The japanese Minister. Mr.. Kogoro Takahira. ana
the chancellor Of legation. Mr. Hayami: the Corean
Minister Mr. Minhui Cho, and his second secretary
of legation, Mr.. Sin Toh Moo; the Mexican Ambas-
sador Sefor Azpiroz. and his son and Captain Bar
ron. the third secretary Of the Embassy: the Ecua-
dorian Minister. Mr.. Carlo; the Chinese Minister.
Mr. Wu and Mr. Chung the secretary interpreter
and Mt Ou, the Chinese second secretary of lega-
ton; Minister Calvo. OF Costa Rica and his two
sons; the Peruvian Minister. Mr.. Calderon. and Mr.
Pulido the Venezuelan Charge dAffaires. Secretary
Wilson of the Agricultural Department and his
daughter also have accepted invitation to accom-
pany the party The train will be In charge OF
Harry Seymour. of Buffalo, representing the expo
sition management; Chief Clerk Michael OF the
state Department and w. c. Fox, chief clerk Of
the Bureau of American Republics. They Will reach
buffalo tomorrow evening shortly before o'clock,
and will return Washington Friday evening.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-04
MAJOR" A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.
THOUGHT TO BE A CONFIDENCE MAN AND EVEN
COMMON THIEF.

Charles L. Brown. who says he is a major in the
regular army was held in 81 600 bail for examina-
ton on September by Magistrate Mott In the
YorlSville police court yesterday n suspicious
character Major Brown was arraigned by
Charles Baptist pocen an
Baptist said that last December he met Brown
in Central Park. Brown told him ne had pull
at Washington. and could get good place for his
Naptist's) son in the War Department Baptist
gave 20 him $40 as a fee. That was the last he saw
of Brown until he met him yesterday.
short time afterward he received letter from
Brown saying that he had made application 10 his
friends. but unable to make connection. Bap-
tist says this excited his suspicion. He went TO
the Army Building. made inquiries and In
formed that the whom Brown had mentioned
had been out of Office for three or four years.
Last week Baptist said that Mrs. Dick tenant
in the house where he lived, told him that a gray
haired man called at the house begging, and tina Z
she had assisted him. The day after Baptist said
that the apartments Of another woman In the
house had been entered and $25 worth of goods
stolen.
Yesterday at Sixty-seventh-st. and FIfth-ave.
Baptist saw a man who answered the description
given by Mrs. Dick. and found that he Major
Brown He arrested him and took him the
house. where Mrs Dick Identified him. No prop
erty found him. but he was held TO enable
the police 10 ascertain more about him.