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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-18

Ser, Mary, of Richland. were guests of
Mrs. J, Dolph Friday night, going on
to Libertyville Sunday morning.
The Crusaders, under the leader
ship of Col. F. E. Peck, from Grand
Rapids, Mich. and his band of evan
gelists, held meetings in the Baptist
church Saturday night and Sunday af-
ternoon.
Deputy Sheriff Black was here We'd
nesday and arrested F. M. Swisher
and took him to Washington to an
swer to two charges of violation of the
liquor law. One for illegal sale and
one for keeping with intent to sell.
The cases are set for Tuesday.
The sheriff's jury to condemn Rock
Island right of way on the H. j. Kientz
farm met Saturday and fixed the dam
age at $4,000. This is $500 more than
the company had offered him, but Mr.
Kientz will probably appeal from the
decision as he is badly damaged. The
attorneys here were H. M. Eicher of
Washington, Judge Leggett, Rolla Will
son and Mr.. Brown of Fairfield. The
fencing crew is now at work on the
right of way and grading will begin
this week.
Richard Dey died Saturday after.
lingering illness. He was about
eighty years of age and one of the pi
oneer residents of Brighton. Several
relatives from adjoining towns arrived
before his death. The funeral will be
postponed until the arrival of a sor
from California.
Sunday Rev. Ingham preached the
third of his series of sermons to young
people. His subject was Success"
G. e. Dayton was here Friday at
tending sick horse. He has moved
back to Washington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-18
Summer Suits.

Summer Suits.
Dainty, refined, correct in style,
beautiful. And what an array is
here ready for the wearing. What
world of worry and work they
will lift from the minds of those
who accept the designs of these
masters of style. These hints of
three in particular.
Summer Suits made of blue and
white and red and white figured
duck neatly trimmed with white
pique folds 9 Q2
A cool and dressy suit. made in
several shades of blue and pink
chambray, nicely trimmed in fan
cy white braid, and close tucked
India Linen yoke and stock 8 RO
collar, at $500.
A few pretty Dimity Suits trimmed
in black satin fold. and z m
yalenciennes lace, at ...... OsOO
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-18

Chicago Butter and Egg Market.
Chicago, June 17-Poultry, dull
chickens 8@S1a; turkeys 8.
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NEWS FROM NEAR BY

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Z SALE OF UNDERWEAR.

Gents
Underwear
csc for B0lbragg0n
Shirts and DrcaUers
cream or flesh color
soc for fine, light
qoeight BGlbrigg0n
Shirts and Pra'0ers
CSC for gents Shirts
and Drawers i1t
special quality.
SIPS for entrG good
Shirts and DraaUerS
can't be matched
unde1' $1.6O.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-18
Dress Goods.

June wedding bells are ringing.
College days will soon be over
The bride elect" the sweet girl
graduate" and all who desire to be
handsomely gowned will find in
this peerless dress goods offering
the choicest of all choice dress
fabrics.
Mouslin de Sole, plain or white sat
in polka dot, or fancy satin stripe
in every desirable evening 400
shade, at ................. TCC
Figured Silk Mouslin de Sole, some
/ charming styles in delicate SQo
! colOringS at. .......... CCC
Mercerized Grenadines, pure white
or with slight coloring, very tx
J swell material at. OC
Silk Mouslin de Sole, creped strip
ed, a handsome rn
J fabric at. OC
Albatross, AZ inches wide, in deli
cate evening OQa
shades, at........ OCC
Silk Crepe du Chene in beautiful
M Shafes at cream and LOO
Cream Lansdown, 40 inches wide,
! popular as 10
: ever, at. 1850. ......... LILO
Cream Silk Batiste, striped with
rows of lace insertion, rich taste
D full, elegant, refined, 10
at. ............. LIE NC
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-18
Ladies' Wrappers

Percale Finished Calico Wrappers,
rufiled ! flounce, ruftle around '75c
Good Percale Wrappers inOOo
all colors, f1ounced skirt at. OCC
Extra quality PercaIe Wrappers,
g Isns Styles oEer sb tophsed skirt .25
A nice cool Wrapper made of fine
lawn in almost any color you could
desire, Mother Hubbard or ordin-
airy wrapper style, braid trimmed,
f aaalea y0a as and skirt l.25
Something extra both in style and
material, ruffled flounce skirt, and
waist neatly trimmed in white cord
s sd good at and satin baby l.98
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-06-18

Hen turkeys ............ d
Young gobblers. -. -.
Old gobblers ............
Geese, full feathered. $500.
Ducks, full feathered.
Pigeons, per doz ........
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12
I'D u y listen |!

It isn't the material that goes into
your repaired watch that results in a
perfect job-it is the know-how that
does the business. Any bungler can
buy the finest kinds of material that |
use in repairing; but skin is the most
valuable material that can be used in
repairing, and the bungler can't buy it.
/ sell my skill for what 1t is worth,
and it will cost you less than bungling
at a lower price. Also wedding rings
: made to order.
]. AGENoR LEBLANC,
Matchmaker & Jeweler,
Abbeville, La. Aug. 4, 1900.
The growth of grass that comes i'd
a long, mild, moderately rainy autumn
is said to be far more nutritious for
cattle than the spring grass. It is
richer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12

One pound Of cork will support 9
nan OF ordinary size in the water.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12
How He Got It.

In one of Chauncey M. Depew's
stories he told of meeting a man as
funny as himself.
Zone day." said Mr.. Depew, II
met a soldier who had been wounded
in the face. He was a Union man,
andjI asked him in which battle he
had been injured.
sin the last battle of Bull Run.
sir" he replied.
"But how could you get hit in the
face at Bull Rnn?' / asked.
"Well, SIR SAID the man, hall
apologetically, latter | had run q
mile or two I got careless and looked
back"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12
Agents Wanted.

Live. active men and women can
earn from $500 to $1,000 a day by can
vassing for Frank G. Carpenters book,
"South American: Social Industrial ana
POLITICAL This book il just out and is
having an enormous sale. Everybody
wants it. AS it is being sold by. sub
scription only. we desire representa-
tives who are hustlers at once to intro
dnce the work in your territory. Most
liberal terms. Write to-day for teri
try and full particulars to Tie saal-
field Publishing Company. Akron,
Ohio.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12
lNTERDICTIoN.
18th Judicial District Court,-Parisl
of Vermilien, La.-No. 1404.
Alcide Landry,
tZulma Landry.

Zulma Landry.
This case was regularly tried pursu-
ant TO regular assignment, and on the
trial Of the same it being established by
competent proof that the defendant.
Zulma Landry, is a person above the
age of majority, who is subject to an
habitual state of im~beeiity, it is by
reason thereof. and Of the law, ordered,
adjadged, and decreed that said Hulma
Landry be and is hereby interdicted-
and not allowed to take care of her own
person and administer her estate.
Dope, read and signed in open court
this 10Th day of November 1900,
(Signed.| MINos t. GoRDY, Jr.,
Judge 18th Jud. Dist. Court.
Filed Nov.26, 1900
lSignedl EDW. THoRP, Dy. Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12
Notice To T~respassers.

hereby forbid any one to trespass on
my lands in Vermllion parish, La, in ana
way, shape, form or manner whatsoever.
and ESPECIALLY on the tract. known as
Dog Island" in the 9Th ward, / forbid
hunting. putting cattle on same or tres
passing in any manner, as | have cattle
and hogs on said land. Any person or
persons caught trespassing on said prem
Uses will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law. o. Richard.
Abbevilie. La. November II. 1859. w
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12

The grand Encampment Of the
Order Of Knights Of Temperance Of
the State OF Louisiana will meet in
New Iberia, in annual session on
Saturday, January 26th, 1901.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12

State of Louisiana,-Parish Of Vermil-
ion.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and correct copy of the original
Judgment in the above numbered and
entitled suit, as taken from said origi-
nal on file and of record in my Office
In evidence whereof witness my hand
and official seal this 28th day of Nov
ember, A D 1900,
EDw. THORP,
Deputy Clerk of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12

UTANTED-Honest man or woman to
wv travel for large house; salary Sos
monthly and expenses; position pertna-
merit; inclose selfsaddressed stamped en-
velope. MANAGER, $50 Caxton building,
Chicago. Ill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12
Trespass Notice.

Notice is hereby given that I forbid any
one to cut, pass, hunt or in any way tres
pass ON my wood land in the parish of
Vermilion, aud hereby constitute Sos
thene Herpin my agent as guardian Of
said land. EDMAfsD TRAHAN.
January ~, 1900.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12
LOUIS BURKETT
PRACTICAL
Matchmaker, JGVGIGp,
AND D1AMdNDsSETTER.
AND ~D1AMdNDsSETTER.

will be found at Yermilion Hard
ware Co. Store on State street.
Does all kinds of watch, clock,
jewelry and spectacle repairs, in a
neat practical and workmanlike
ANNIVERSARIES the largest and
most complete assortment of all
kinds Of materials and will do your
work promptly at the lowest
prices, consistent with good work.
mahship. Give him a trial and be
convinced.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12

Last Thursday the board Of COM
trole Of the state penitentiary an.
bounced the following officers to look
after the convict force: VIM. Rey-
maud, of Baton Rouge, warden Leon
b. Duncan, of Baton Rouge, captain
in charge of the Baton Rouge peni-
tentiary: CLANCY @. Jones, Of Baton
Rouge, bookkeeper /; John III. Murphy
of Natchitoches, clerk, and DIR. l..
G. Sterling, physician of the Baton
Rouge peuitentiary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-01-12
CONSTABLE SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of
Vermilion-Secofd Justices Court
J. q. Gonturrez
va
Alfred P. Moss.

VS..
Alfred P. Moss.
BY virtue Of writ of feri facias
TO me issued 10 the matters Of the
above entitled and numbered snit
and to me directed, fully authorizing
and empowering me in the premises I
will proceed to sell at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, at the
town Of Henry in this parish. on
Saturday, January II, 1901,
between the hours prescribed by law,
the following described property, to
wit /:
One Wagon.
One Horse.
Terms-Cash.
ANDREW Moss,
Jan. 20, 1900. Constable.
At Saturdays meeting Of The state
board of liquidation, there was quite
a lively scramble among the banks
for the fiscal agency. The plum fell
fon the New Orleans National Bank,
the Louisiana National, the Hibernia
National, the Bank of Baton Rouge
i'm the prDportion of thlee-tenths to
each of the three irst-named banks
and one-twentieth to each OF the two
latter. The pay $40 1000 for the
privilege Of handling the state'sfunds
proportionately.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-15
the BOSS TWEED AND CLIPPER.

The celebrated group of mines in Madi-
Son county known as the Boss Tweed
and Clipper groups have been sold at
last and for a good sum. Time out OF
mind publishers of newspapers in Madi-
son county have given it out cold that a
deal was under way that would terminate
in the transfer of these properties. In
county publications have been compelled
to admire the ingenuity with which the
rumors telling of the sales of these mines
were handled and the ready manner in
which the editors recovered from the
shock of disappointment when it was
learned that the mines, after all, had
not been made the subject of business
transaction.
The Boss Tweed and Clipper groups
have now passed out of the possession
often announced prematurely has been
put through at last. Madison county
editors worked hard and long to sell the
mines but, by some strange mischance
the sale was made without any of the
half dozen newspaper men who had given
the matter their studious attention being
let in to the secret until it was all over
1t is said upon good authority that the
mines will be worked to their full ca.
pacity, and the little town of Pony where
the properties are situated will be great
ly benefited by the change for the bet
ter at the mines. Thus will the man,
confident prophesies of the Madiso,
county newspapers be fulfilled.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-15
COULD NOT GET A BALANCE.

1t is related that when Rudyard Kipling
lived in America he tried a system of pay
ing all household expenses in checks.
Naturally those checks varie0 an amount.
most of them being small-the majorley
were about a dollar or so. Butchers bills.
grocery bills, were settled promptly in this
fashion. and, of course. Mr.. Kipling's check
book at home provided him with an ac-
curate account Of expenditure. But when
he sent in the bank book montnly to be
examined the result would never balance.
He invariably found that the amount to
his credit was greater than it ought to be.
and he tried to persuade himself that this
was owing to his own defective bookkeep-
ing or his own bad head for figures.
1t was only by accident lat he dis
covered the secret. Many Of the small
checks were never presented at all: their
value as autographs was greater than their
ba4--- value. Tradesmen sou them to GUS
toners at profit. Instead of finding their
way to the bankers the checks were care
fully treasured. Visiting at gentleman's
house kipling had the pleasure Cor the re-
verse; of seeing one of his checks hanging
framed on the wall. It was a check given
for case of bottled beer. No wonder the
noveltst's books would not balance. Indig-
nant at the discovery. he threw away his
check book, and in future paid all accounts
in har. cash.-London Golden emmy.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-15
A WONDERFUL RIDE.

Col. E. Bloss Parsons of New York was
brevelteu general for distinguished SER
vices during the war, but Characteristic
modesty forbade the use of that tltle when
he returned to civilian life. Not only did
he perform .e only authentic feat of de-
capitation during the civil war, but ne was
the hero of a remarkable ride.
A few days before the battle of Gettys-
burg was fought General Meade had an
important message to send to General
harding, 100 miles distant. AS the route
was through a country swarming with
rebels, the message was written on tissue
paper. that 1t might be swallowed in case
the carrier was captured. The commander
was in doubt regarding a suitable messen-
ger. He summoned General Davis to head
quarters.
General. who is the hardest rider, as
well as the most trustworthy man in the
service?" ASKED Meade.
Colonel Parsons, sir" was the prompt
reply.
"Send him to me tonce"
, 1t was o'clock on Monday night when
General Meade gave the young officer his
instructions. He was to ride with a.. haste
to General Hardings Headquarters and re-
turn at once with an answer.
) The messenger retired. Two hundred
miles were to be covered. The roads were
heavy and they led through the enemy
country.
Exactly at noon on the following day
tent Ane latter grew purple with rage as
he ripped out string of oatns.
us this the way you obey orders?" he
Numbered. Nv nat are you hanging around
camp for? You ought to be w..4A General
Harding by this time!''
Il have just returned from General Hard
ing, SIR"
You lie!' exclaimed the exasperated
general.
Parsons face paled, and he dug the nails
tn is hov dc tn ,{v~I ~
General Meade he said, in voice that
i'll concealed mis- anger, ~ you were not
my commanding officer I wound knock you
down for mat insult!
Without .44e formality of salute he
turned on his heel and left the tent.
Meade afterward made an ample apology
Colonel Parsons killed two horses and
| went ..lmself without particle of food for
20 hours, during winch time - was not
out of the saudle.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-15
THE YEARLY TAX LEVY.

Returns from the several counties of
the state indicate that the tax levy III
various counties of Montana is being
slowly scaled down and there is crafty
ing evidence at hand to prove that not
many years will elapse before the rate
OF taxation in the counties and cities of
the state will be lowered to figure suf-
ficiently small to enable holders of real
estate to breath easier and view their
accumulations with a greater degree Of
satisfaction. Manifestly it is directly
against the business interests of the
state to advance the rate of taxation in
any section of Montana. Nothing is so
we'll calculated to give the real estate
market of a community knockout blow
as high rate of taxation. The first con-
Germ of the investor is to learn what rate
of taxation is levied in the town in which
he sinks his capital. 1t must be admit
ted that there are several sections of
Montana where conditions obtain that
make investments anything but tempt
ing.
The increasing wealth Of the state is
abundant evidence of the fact that with
in the next few years the yearly tax
levies may be greatly decreased. This
condition will materially strengthen the
real estate market and attract invest
ments Of outside capital. The levy in
Silver Bow county this year brings the
taxes Of state, county, school and city
up to 26 Ito mills. This is high enough
in all conscience, but it is considerably
lower than the rate of taxation in other
counties. Nothing is so greatly needed in
every section of the state as reduction
of the rate of taxation and there is every
evidence that it will be but a few years
before the change for the better will be
brought about. Economical administra-
tions, and wise guardianship of public
concerns will assist materially in usher
ing in better conditions.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-15

Boom oil companies, under high
sounding titles, continue to multiply and
the country is being flooded with books
and pamphlets in which oil wells are
pictured spouting fortunes from the
earth and enriching stockholders at a
gratifying rate. A plea for a suspensio1
of public opinion respecting many of
these concerns is only an appeal for time
to fleece credulous people who are guile
ness enough to trust their money to the
fly-by-night oil companies. The only
dividends that will ever be declared by
the majority Of the boom oil companies
will 60 into the pockets of the men who
first designed the schemes of money
getting. The man who intends invest
ing in oil stock will use his money to
good advantage If he keeps it in his
pocket until he is satisfied that there is
some basis for the claims made by the
boom oil prospectus
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-15
WORE A pIcKP0cKET's HAT.

An American named Camden, who was
arrested in the Strand with several stolen
watches in his pockets, has been ois.
charged "without q stain ON his character"
as the justice put 1t.
Evidence showed that Mr.. Camden had
purchased a peculiar kind Of gray hat. It
was proved lat the same Kno OF nat ~
,,ae13 as a sign between London plckpockets.
II a pickpocket is pursued by the police
and meets the wearer of such hat. he
promptly passes to him whatever ne may
have made.
Wearers of these hats go about In vari-
Gus parts of the city, and tAeir principal
duty is to receive the booty OF the thieves
and transfer it to the pickpockets head
quarters.
In this way the American unwittingly
became a confederate of the thieves. AAe
took the watches when they were handed
to him, being rather dazed about the ac-
ton: but he stated that he intended later
giving them to the first policeman he met.
philadelphia North American.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-15
ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS.

Enterprising men in the state of Mon
tana have lately begun the work of
utilizing the abundant water power
found in the mountain regions of the
state. The energies of pushing men of
business have been directed to the task
of teaching the electric fluid, generated
at power plants situated In places re-
mote from cities, to follow them to the
towns and turn wheels, supply light and
in various ways take the place of steam
and other forms of power. For months
q line has been in course of construc.
ton from Canyon Ferry. near Helena,
to this city and in the eastern part of
Butte substation is being erected that
Is one of the largest buildings of its kind
in the west. Another line is being built
from Norris. in Madison county. to
Butte. The promoters Of the latter en-
4erprise intend to bring to completion
plans as extensive as have ever been
designed in electrical engineering in the
west. Both of these projects are we'll
financed and already. it is said, sufficient
OF the electric power which will come
over the wires has been sold under con-
tract to insure satisfactory, and per-
manent profit on the capital invested,
Other lines have already been planned
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-08-15

and the outlook is so pleasing that the
investors in these enterprises are jul
bilant.
Not alone in the city of Butte are at
fractions supplied and customers Offer
ed for the companies that bring in cleo
tricity from the hills. In nearly every
section of the state inviting conditions
point the way for men Of enterprise to
engage in work similar to that which
has claimed the attention Of the COM
panies that intend supplying Butte with
electric power and light All along the
Northern Pacific railroad. from Billings
to the western boundary Of Montana,
of the state are towns situated favorabiy
for operations such as have been begun
to bring electricity to Butte. It is safe
to predict that within few years the
state will see the business of generating
electricity completely revolutionized and
power and light plants situated near ma
tural water power in the mountains and
the electricity conveyed to the cities by
wire. Calculations by experienced engi-
neers have proved that the percentage
of loss in transmitting electricity is not
sufficiently great to interfere with the
successful operation Of pole lines. The
first steps have already been taken that
will, without doubt, end in the radical
change that has already been foreshad-
owed by the enterprises having Butte for
their objective point.