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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
Gates of the Pan.American
Exposition Swing Back.
This Morning.
LARGE CROWD ATTENDS
No Ceremonies Marked the Opening
Will Occur May 20, When Dedi.
catory Ceremonies Take Place-All
Visitors Are Satisfied With Fair.

Buffalo, May 1.-The gates of the
Pan-American exposition were thrown
open at $50 o'clock this morning, and
Notwithstanding that the weather con.
ditions are threatening, large crowds
passed into the grounds to view and
study the products of American inge-
nuity and scientific research and re-
sources of two continents of the west
ern hemisphere, which fill the magnifi-
cent buildings. No ceremonies mark
ed the opening of the gates, it having
been decided by the management to
combine the opening day ceremonies
with those of dedication day, May 20,
The change in date, however, did not
cause moments relaxation of the
strenuous efforts being put forth by ev'
eryone connected with the exposition,
to have everything as nearly ready as
possible for the opening. The appear.
ance of the buildings and grounds bore
ample evidence of their efforts, All
visitors were satisfied with the extent
and beauty of the fair as it appeared
this morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
HILL DENIES THE STORY.
Says He Will Not Make a Western

Albany, April 30Ex-Governor David
B. Hill has given out the following:
My attention has been called to the
story which is going the rounds of the
press that | am expecting to make a
political trip through the west, and
south either this year or next.
II desire to state that | do not con-
template any such trip.
When recently advised that an in
vitation was being prepared in the
state Of Washington and elsewhere,
requesting me to make a visit, i'm
mediately replied that it would be i'm
possible, and requested the abandon.
ment of the proposed invitation.
Il will state further that am not a
candidate for president, nor am | ex-
pecting it. regard all suggestions of
candidates at this time as premature,
and inadvisable. No one can now tell
what can, or ought to be done in 1904. +"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
OUT OF THE RACE.
Perkins Withdraws From the Field as
Candidate for Governor.

SdnQIQdte tut 1OveTnOF.
Sioux City, April 30.-Former Con.
gresham George D. Perkins has with
drawn from the gubernatorial race in
Iowa His reason for quitting being
set forth in the following announce
ment:
ITO the Republicans of Iowa: Hon.
Edwin H. Conger, upon his return to
the United States having renewed his
assurances that he would accept the
nomination of the republicans of Iowa
for governor, If they should decide to
tender the nomination to him, with
draw my name from further considera-
ton in connection with that Office.
These considerations influence me. i
am anxious to contribute to the unity
and good name of the republican par
ty of Iowa. | have confidence in the
republicanism, the ability and integ-
rity of Major Conger and believe he
would fill the office of governor with
distinction. | do not desire to be a
source of division and contention to
the republican party in the eleventh
congressional district. 1t is not I'M.
portant that should hold a public Of
fee. l greatly appreciate the kindness
of many friends at home and over the
state. The question of preference
with them since my own name is with
drawn I am content to leave to their
intelligent judgment as citizens and re.
publicans. GEORGE D. PERKINS.
Sioux City, Ia. April 20, 1901"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02

from Saline Monday and Tuesday WIS.,
iting friends.
Mrs. Leech and Mrs. Rebecca Smith,
sister-in-laws of Aunt Ann Smiths
were here from Washington visiting
Tuesday.
Abe Diller, of Ottumwa, is here Wis
iting his children.
Rev. Van Haaften and wife of India
gave an entertainment at the M. e.
church Tuesday evening"
Rev. Van Haaften preached and
took the missionary collection at the
M. E. church Sunday. Eighty dollars
were raised which is about $40 above
the apportionment.
At his farm west of town Baxter In
CHAM is exhibiting curiosity in the
shape of five-legged calf.
The gypsies who have been camping
on Skunk river broke camp Monday
and left, going toward Cedar River.
The Cherry sisters, Addie, Effie and
Jessie, gave their entertainment in
Carol hall Saturday night. The
crowd was slim and the show poor.
The sisters remained in town over
Sunday.
Miss Ruhla Walker of Batavia is
here visiting her sister, Mrs. Minnie
Bennett.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
Lancaster.

Lancaster, May 2.-Rev. Hightshoe
filed his appointment here Sunday af-
ternoon.
Sam Terrell started out with his
huckster wagon last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Starr of Hayesville at
tended church here Sunday afternoon.
Ralph Kelley spent Sunday at home.
Rev. Campbell preached at the
Christian church Sunday morning and
evening.
Some of our people attended the
Odd Fellows doings in Anamosa the
26th.
Mr.. and Mrs Orian Glass of Martins
burg, attended church here Sunday
night, and rendered fine piece of mu-
sic, which was appreciated by the
large audience.
Apple Raglan was in town last week.
leila Jacobs, who is working over
on Tick ridge, spent Sunday at home.
Miss Patience Lynn, of Sigourney,
will be here Tuesday night to organ
tze a class in vocal music.
Miss Daisy Randall is staying in ST.
courtney this week with her cousin,
Mrs. Gillie Utterback.
The school directors had meeting
Saturday night to consider the advisa-
bility of putting in a primary teacher,
but decided to the contrary.
Our school yard fence was repaired
last week, we are glad to say
James Davis and Wanna Randall are
doing little saving before spring
work begins.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
GET INSIDE.
Your Friends and Neighpors in Ottumwa
Will Show You How.

Rubbing the back won't cure back
ache.
A liniment may relieve, but can't
cure.
Backache comes from the inside,
from the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills get inside.
They cure sick kidneys.
Here is Ottumwa proof that this is
So
Mr.. Henry Springer of 201H North
Moore street, painter, says: ut is
new experience for my friends and ac-
quaintances in Ottumwa to see me
walking about the streets without
cane, because they all know for five
years l was periodically so lame in
my back and so sore across my kid
neys that walking stick was neces-
sary, That is not all, when the at
lacks were at their height / was con-
| fined to bed totally unable to help
myself, despite the use of all kinds of
medicine, and had grown SO suspi-
cious of prescriptions and advertised
cures for backache that when no
ticed an announcement about Doan's
Kidney Pills in our papers guarantee
ing they would cure just such condi,
tons, was more than skeptical about
their promises. procured box at
Sargent's drug store. Much to my
surprise they went right to the spot.
My confidence in Doan's Kidney Pills
| is unlimited. l am able at the present
time, and it is some months since
stopped the treatment, to do more
work than I have for years. never
! lose an opportunity of telling the peo-
| pie meet how much better am and
what means employed to bring about
this result"
| Sold for so cents per box. Foster
Milburn company, Buffalo. N. Y, sole
agents for the United States. For
sale by all dealers.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
HELD TO GRAND JURY.
Miss Rosa P. Duffey Must Answer to
the CHARGE of Embezzlement.

Cedar Rapids, May Miss Rosa
P. Duffey, until recently assistant
postmaster at Parnell, was held to the
grand pury of the federal court at the
September term, in $1,000 bonds, by
Commissioner j. o. Stewart, on a
charge of embezzlement, after a
lengthy and interesting preliminary
hearing, which occupied most of the
day yesterday The larger half of the
population of the little town of Par
nell was present in the court room and
the keenest interest was manifested in
the proceedings. The defendant was
represented by Attorney Crosby, of
this city, and Attorney Stapleton, of
Marengo. United States District At
torney Mcmillan conducted the case
for the government
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
Batavia.

Batavia, May Mrs. Stella Mont
gomery died at the home of her faith
er, Jerome Woodruff, Sunday night,
April 20, after months illness. Flu.
neral services were held at the Chris
tan church Tuesday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Shane
and Rev. Walker. Interment was
made in the Batavia cemetery
Mrs Maggie Ellmaker. of Mt. Plea.
SAINT, Is visiting her daughter, Mrs
Laura Chamberlain.
Miss Eta Sparks left Monday for
Kansas City, where she has accepted
position in a printing Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randebaugh, of Biz.
mingham, visited with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Dan Peebler, last Friday.
One case of smallpox is reported in
our community.
w. S. Shoemaker and family have
moved into their property lately pur
chased from H. DUR.
Harrison Collins is on the sick list
this week.
Misses Carrie and Inez Younkin
and brother, Ed. returned Monday
from a few days visit with relatives
at Oskaloosa.
Mrs Minnie Bennett, of Brighton
is visiting her parents. Rev. and Mrs
Lee Walker.
Born. to Mr.and Mrs. Orlando Brad
shaw, April "a, a son.
Miss Blanche Wright has closed
her school for week or two on ac
count of smallpox.
Ed Younkin returned Tuesday nigh
to his work at Omaha after shor
visit with his friends.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
MRS. HARRISON is SATISFIED.
Wife of Late Ex-President Accepts
Provisions of Will

Indianapolis, Ind, April 29.-Mrs.
Harrison has filed with the probate
commission formal notice of her in
tention to accept the provisions of the
will OF General Harrison. By, the
terms she is to receive $4,000 in cash,
the summer home in the Adirondacks,
the use of the home during her life and
the interest on S125,000 during her life.
After her death the last two requests
revert to the residuary estate
Under the Indiana law she might
have demanded one-third of the entire
estate, which is valued at about $685.
600. She has never entertained any
intention of doing so. however, her
representatives say.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
Leando,

Leando, May Our little village is
pretty quiet just now, as the farmers
are all busy with their crops. A good
many are planting corn this week. II
the weather holds good nearly all the
corn will be in this week.
Byron McCollum started to Mon.
tana last Monday for his health.
John Boyer was in Keosauqua Tues
day on business.
John Miller has sold his property
here and moved to Ottumwa.
John Sloan bought the Miller prop
erty recently and will move in it soon
P. c. Ferguson will move into the
Benning property and c. E. Written
will occupy the house vacated by Fer
guson.
DR.. Herriford's parents are visiting
him this week.
w. H. LINING is suffering from q
gathering on his hand.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
Hillsboro.

Hilsboro, May al, w. Micklewait
and wife are spending the week in
Dennison, Iowa.
Miss Mamie Williamson has taken
Up her school work in Lee county
She teaches at Central
Miss Belle Pratt, of Stockport, was
visiting friends in our city the first OF
the week.
Joe Wilson and family have moved
to FIT. Madison where Joe goes to
work for the railroad company
DR.. G. E. Ruth, of Keokuk, was in
town yesterday making special ex
animation, in association with DR.. AL
len, of the case of Mrs Jerry Monkey
DR.. Laird has taken up his resi-
dence among us. He will live in the
Wigigns property on School street.
Leo Percival, who has been spend
ing some weeks in Lee county, is
again home.
Frank Moyle met with a very Sc
we're accident at the home place east
of town, while trying to ''head Off
some cattle The pony he was riding
became entangled in the barb wire
and in the tangle Frank was severely
cut on the leg, in a lengthwise man
ner, so that when DR.. Diltz, of Salem
was called he found it necessary tc
take nine stitches but though painful
the wound is getting along nicely.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
Nav start coneer Boom.

Des Moines, April 3O.--The with
drawal of George D. Perkins from the
Iowa contest for governor, in the in
terests of Minister Conger was a sur
prise to Des Moines politicians John
Herriott, Sidney A. Foster, and the
managers OF A. B. Cummins said it
would help each of them. Herriott
and Foster said they had kept their
hands off Perkins district, while he
was 3 candidate, but.would go to work
there at once. Late Young said he
would not attempt to make an esti.
mate OF the effect SO early. The i'm.
preston prevails that this movement
may start a. Conger boom. 1t makes
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
Douds,

Douds, May 2.-Henry BUGGY, Gill
bert McGill and A. l.. Doud have
bought the town lots belonging to the
E. Doud estate.
In looking up the records of the
land belonging to the above estate, it
appears that in 1910 survey was
made by surveyor named Mcbride
for town of twelve blocks of
eight lots each and Lying opposite
the town OF Portland NOW Leando)"
and named Alexandria. 1t seems the
town was only a paper" town, as no
deeds for any part of it are recorded,
and as matter of course no one had
any title to the land, then, the late
Eliab Doud having preempted the
land in 1S47 and his title being direct
from the United States government.
The party having the survey made
was undoubtedly "squatter" and
had probably intended to preempt the
land, providing he could have sold his
town (0 property; or he might not
have considered himself under obliga-
tions to pre-empt after selling the
lots; or in other words he undoubted-
ly was would be Napoleon" in land
schemes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
A Filipino General, Looked
Upon as Aguinaldo's Sue
cessor, Surrenders.
OFFICERS ON TRIAL
Testimony Adduced That the Defend
ant, Captain Reed, Was Paid 1881
and That He Was to Receive a
Commission on Sales.

Manila, April 30.-The report that
General Alejandrino has surrendered
is confirmed. He was looked upon as
possible successor to Aguinaldo.
Priest Who Preached War surrenders.
Padre Aglipay, the ex1communicated
Filipino priest, who preached the doc
trine of holy war against the United
States, has surrendered.
Frauds Being Probed.
The trial of Captain James G. Reed.
ex-depot commissary at Manila
charged with soliciting and receiving
brides and other official misconduct,
was continued today, and flercely con-
tested. Thomas Harrtes, bookkeeper
for the firm of Robinson & Macondray,
testified that Robinson paid Reed
1881. The firms books contained en-
tries to that effect. Macondray testi-
fed he arranged to give Reed 10 per
cent commission on sales of vegetables
furnished transports.
Was Intimidated.
Before testifying, Barry Baldwin,
manager of the Macondray company,
made statement to the court and said
that attempts had been made to intimi-
date, him, and asked the protection of
the court, but the latter declined to re-
ceive it.
Baldwin's Testimony.
Baldwin testified to having 100000
beef contract. Reed came to the Of
fee and claimed that there was slight
shortage in beef deliveries, on account
of which Baldwin gave Reed $S45.
Army Officers Statement.
Adjutant General darlington testified
that Reed said that Major Davis was
short 14,5OO pounds of beef. He adj
mitted receiving the money from Bald
win, but said that the sum he received
would be applied on beef shortage.
Asuinaldo Witness in Murder Case.
Manila, April 30.-Aguinaldo has
been subpoenaed as witness for the
defense in murder case pending in
Tay-Tay, province of Morong.
Defeat Insurgents.
Captain Mcdonald, with twenty-one
! men of the Third cavalry, recently at.
tackled sixty insurgent riflemen and
forty bolomen in the mountains of All.
ra province. The insurgents were de
feated. Captain Mcdonald was
wounded in the lungs and a private
was killed.
Manila, April 30.-Tinio, with his en-
tire command surrendered April 20 to
Captain Craig at Sinait, province OF
South Ilocos.
Fifteen Filipino officers have sur.
rendered to Colonel Baldwin of the
Fourth infantry, at Cavite Viejo.
Collapse of Rebellion.
Washington, April 30.--Cablegrams
received from General Macarthur to,
day confirm the surrenders reported in
Associated Press dispatches. In the
opinion of officials the news marks the
almost complete collapse of the organ
lied rebellion in the Philippines.
Navy to Investigate.
The navy department has decided 10
take steps Immediately to ascertain
the facts as to the connection of Lieut.
Townley with the army scandals IN
Manila, which developed in his testi
mony before the court martial yester.
day. An order will go forward to Ad
miral Kempff, directing report and
probable court of inquiry immediate
ly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
WILL BE HILL IN 1904.
Plans speechmaking Tour of West
ern States.


Washington, April ga letter
which has been made public indicates
that David B. Hill has made UP his
mind to go after the democratic nomi-
nation for the presidency in 1904. The
letter, which is signed by George Taz-
ard, of Tacoma, secretary of the dem
ocratic state committee of the state of
Washington, has been sent to every
member of the democratic national
committee and to all the democratic or
populist governors and senators of the
western states.
While the letter is signed by Mr..
Hazard and ostensibly sent out by him,
it is we'll known that the plan original
ed with Mr.. Hill. The plan contem-
plates an extensive experimenting
tour by Mr.. Hill through the states of
Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana,
Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California,
Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado,
Nebraska, Iowa Illinois and Indiana
Possibly Michigan, Wisconsin, South
Dakota, Kansas and Missouri may be
included in this swing around the cir
Gle. 1t is proposed to have Mr.. Hill
requested to make this tour by an in
vitation signed by all the prominent
democratic officials of the states inter
ested to give him credentials.
| 1t is believed that the plan contem.
| plates a fight for the nomination out
side of the state of New York, on the
supposition that if he secures sufficient
| support in the country at large he can
force Tammany to give him the united
support of the Empire state delega
ton.
The tour is expected to begin in
about fifteen months. and it is believed
that Mr.. Hill will be allowed to speak
under the auspices of the democratic
congressional committee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02

here Monday morning enroute for
Floris and vicinity where he has a
class in music.
Born, Sunday night. to Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Kneidler, little daughter.
Mrs. G. w. Barber and son Harry
returned last week from an extended
visit with relatives at Bonaparte
The friends here of Prof. c. E. Ak
ers of Pulaski will be glad to note
that he has been offered the principal
ship of the Birmingham schools.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
MEDICAL TREATMENT FREE
The British Medical Institute Offers
Three Months Services Free to. All
Invalids Who Call at Its Offices Before
Nav IS,

Invalids Who Call at Its Offices Before
May IS.
A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute, have at the urgent solicitation
of large number of patients under
their care in this country, established
permanent branch of the institute
at 113 South Court street, over Wy
mans store.
These eminent physicians have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months, medicines ex'
cepted), to all invalids who call upon
them before May 2S. These services
consist not only of consultation, exam
ination and advice, but also of all min.
or surgical operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is to become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no circumstances will any
charge be made for any services rem
dered for three months to all who call
before May 20.
The doctors treat all forms of dis
ease and deformities and guarantee a
cure in every case they undertake. At
the first visit thorough examination
is made and if incurable, you are kind
ly and frankly told so, also advised
against spending your money for use,
less treatment.
Male and female weakness. catarrh
and catarrhal deafness; also rupture,
cancer and all diseases of the rectum
are positively cured by their new
treatment
hn nh ae
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
THINKS HE is CARRIE NATION.
Columbus, O., saloon-keeper Smashes
His Own Place While Drunk

Columbus, O., April 29.-Adolph Jen-
nlsch. who runs saloon and meat
market in this city, went on a spree a
few days ago to drown his financial
troubles and while in drunken stupor
Jennisch had delusion that he was
Carrie Nation and after locking the
doors of his saloon he armed himself
with meat cleaver and began a
smashing crusade. He chopped the
counter into pieces, smashed the plate
glass and threw tumblers through the
windows He was arrested after a
desperate struggle. At the police sta
ton Jennisch gave his name as Car
RE Nation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
MEDIcs APPEAL TO LAW.
Barnes College Graduates Insist on
Certificates Being Issued.

Des Moines, May Charles I4oeff-
Ter and A. D. Shellabarger, graduates
of the Barnes Medical college of st.
Louis, and who hold certificates from
that school showing they have COM
pleted a four-year course and been
regularly graduated commenced suit
in the district court today to compel
the state board of medical examiners
to give them an examination. Judge
Kinkaid has been retained by them to
prosecute the suit, which will be an
application for certiorari commanding
the board to certify it's record to the
district court for review.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02

the second withdrawal in Conger's in
terests. Major Samuel Mahon, of OF
tumwa, has announced that he will not
be a candidate il Major Conger will
take it. Mr.. Perkins withdrawal pre-
cipitates the most interest among the
old soldiers. There remains but one
candidate besides Major Conger in the
field who is soldier, John Herriott.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
TREASURER MAY ASSESS.
Decision Handed Down BY Judge
Wheeler at Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs, May Judge Wheel.
err has handed down an opinion in the
case of August Bereshiem vs. County
Treasurer Arnd, holding that the treas
urer had the right to assess personal
property which had been omitted from
the assessment rolls for the years of
1898, 1899 and 1900. There are num-
Der of similar suits pending and this
decision practically covers the points
involved in all.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS AMI
NORTHERN -

BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS AND
NORTHERN.
Trains arrive and depart from Burling.
Going North. Leave. Going South. Arrive.
Pass-No. lib :23 a In Pass-No. I'd 1910 am
Pass 3b S:25 m Pass 4b 1855 o M
Pass 81 9:91 pm Pass. Ga G:s5am
Pass lob 30 pm Pass 1sb 20 pp
Frt-- Alb 1884 am Frt- 42b 4:3O pm
Fri 12b $3.50 am
a--Daily. b--Daily except Sunday. d
w. A. KENDALL.
Agt. B., c. r. s. N. Ry.
John G. Farmer.
Asst. Gen. Pass & Tiki. Agt.
IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY. ~.
Time of trains carrying passengers at
Going North.
No. 3-St Paul Express daily. .11:15 D m
No. 5-Massn City Mail (Ex. SUM 525 3. M
No. Way Freight lex. SUM. 800 3 m
Going South.
No. 6--Peoria Mail (Ex. SUM. .l2:1o n m
No. Peoria Express ldailyj.... 2:DS m
No. Way Freight (Ex. SUM-. 500 m
Coupon tickets on sale to all points In the
United States, Canada and Mexico. For
ra $50 T. Fly call r. e. a Ssrsy
Gen. Pass. & Tiki. Agt.. Agent
Mershalltown. Iowa. Hedrfck, In.