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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
How,s This!

for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
f. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known F., j.
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAN, Wholesale Druggists
wALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all drug
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
"Red.Hot From the Cum

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War.
Tt caused horrible Ulcers that nc
treatment helped for twenty years
Then Buclllen's Arnioa Salve cured
him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns
Boils, Felons, Corns, Skin Eruptions
Best Pile Cure on earth. 25 cts. a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Clark
g. Mollison, druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
A LITTLE FRIsKY, BUT, OH, NY!
(Clinton Age.l

Glorious Iowa! First in corn,
first in swine, last in illiteracy and
worst in her efforts at constitutional
amendments May she raise little
less corn, few less hogs, less chumps
and better legislature. Still with all
her faults she is ever peerless Iowa!
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
SMALL TOWNS GROW.
Census Returns Indicate That The,
Have out-stripped Cities.

Des Moines, Jan. 1S.-The census
reveals the fact that the towns of less
than 1000 population and the country
districts have outstripped the cities
and the larger towns in the total
gains made. This is not surprising in
view of the railway development
within the past ten years, the estab-
lishment of many new trading points
and development of wide acres of vir-
gin soil. That these things account
for the movement is proved by the
fact that the greater gains are in the
northwest, where ten years ago the
population was sparse and land was
comparatively cheap. The gains and
losses by congressional districts are
as follows, rural population:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
A NEW ONE.
Leaving Document With County Aud
itor is Not FiIinq 1t.

Des Moines, JAN 19.-Judge Bishop
has sustained the objection of the
board of supervisors and the old sit
ers to the introduction of the famous
rescission petition as evidence in the
Windsor mandamus case, and also
holds, in his opinion, that leaving a
paper with the county auditor and hav-
ing it marked filed" by him does not
constitute filing of that paper with
the board of supervisors as the audi
tor is an independent official and not
compelled by the law to serve as
clerk of the board. Upon this
ground, mainly, the objections of the
petition were sustained.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
HANDBOOK FOR SCHOOLS.
Publication Issued by Department OF
Public Instruction Received.


A copy Oh the Handbook for Iowa
Schools" has just been received at the
Courier Office, and each teacher in
Wapello county has probably by this
time been supplied with copy thru
the Office of County Superintendent
Beniah Dimmitt The book comprises
course of study for country, town
ship and village schools, the final re-
port of the committee on course Of
study for high schools, extracts from
the state school law directly affecting
teachers, and excerpts from the com
mittee of twelve relating to rural i'm
provement.
The book cannot help but be very
helpful to teachers and to those con-
nected with school work in, city and
country, for it brings to them just
what they want to know in thoroly
comprehensive form.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
WHATS THE FIGHT ABOUT.
Cedar Ranids RepubIican.l

The people of Iowa changed the
constitution to the extent of making
elections biennial instead of annual.
There is no doubt of this. The SUI
preme court ought to have no trouble
to follow the people as to what they
want in their constitution. Iowa is
entitled to biennial elections because
the people voted for them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
FORECASTS DECISION.
Correspondents Has Inside Informal
ton in Famous FIaq Cases.

Chicago, Jan. Important in
formation concerning the attitude OF
the supreme court in the great consti-
tutional and flag cases reaches me
thru trustworthy channels, Says Walter
Wellman, the Washington newspaper
correspondent. "The decision of the
court is likely to be nearly unanimous
in favor of the governments conten.
ton, that the constitution gives con.
gress plenary power over acquired ter
ritory. 1t may in the end be unani
NOUS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22

Governor Shaw has announced with
great positiveness that no prize fight
ing will take place in this state if he
and the statute in such cases made
and provided can prevent; determin-
alton that will be very heartily indors-
ed by a vast majority of the people
over whose governmental affairs Gov
ernor Shaw for the time being pre-
sides
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
BORROWING TROUBLE.
Baltimore American.)

The ice trust is getting exceedingly
nervous over the unhappy necessity
which may be forced upon it to raise
prices the coming summer on account
of present mild weather. 1t is need
less to say it will fight this necessity
to the last ditch in its overpowering
love for the poor, dear public.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
BALM FOR HIS WOUNDS.
(sioux City Tribune.)

The suggestion of Senator Titus for
governor is well meant, but if Sena-
tor Titus gets yindication from the
supreme court the goyernorship will
not be half good enough to assuage
the griefs he has borne since his
troubles began.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
POOR TITUS.
(Omaha Bee.

When Senator Titus looks over the
Iowa field he can congratulate him
self that in his amendment he has
constructed the prize puzzle of the
present generation. The district
courts have tried their hand at soly-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
OH! NOT so LOUD.
(Kansas CITY Journal.)

1E13 (KansaS CITY JournaI)
Mr.. Clark, of Montana, says he will
not spend cent to secure his cleo
ton to the senate. AS we under
stand Mr.. Clark, he does not consid-
er it necessary to buy a legislature
that he has already paid for.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22

Advices from Washington assure us
that congress will accept well con-
structed Cuban constitution and grant
the island immediate independence.
Why not?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22

The president of this bank is A.Chil.
berg, a former well known resident of
Wapello county. Mr. Chilbergs many
friends in this section will be much
pleased to know of his great success
in the far west.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
FROM THE FUNNY (?) COLUMN
"a (ChicapO Journa1l

A correspondent wishes to know if
something can be done to prevent
teamsters from hauling pipe that ex-
tends several feet beyond their wag-
ons Lynching teamster occasion.
ally might help some.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
A BIG BANK.
A Former ottumwan Makes a Great
Success in the Far West.

The Courier acknowledges receipt of
"a neatly printed card containing a
statement of the condition of the
Scandinavian American bank, of Seat
tie, Washington, at the close of bust
ness on December 81, 1900. 1t shows
deposits of $1,496,564.7; capital stock,
$4,000; undivided profits, $55,979.3O.
AS showing the remarkable growth of
this banking institution, as well as the
general conditions of prosperity in Sc
attic, the following comparative state.
ment of denoSitS is of interest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
SHE is A PROUD WOMAN.
lSinnx City Trihune.l

Forty years ago the mother of Rich
ard Yates was mistress of the eXecu-
tive mansion at Springfield. Now she
returns to it as member of the
household of her son.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
OMAHA BEE, TAKE NOTICE.

Iowa may have it's Titus fiasco but
it's people are thankful there is no
senator to fight over this winter. Ne
braska and Minnesota have that kind
of play before them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
JUST TO GET EVEN.

Est. Louis Globe Democracy
Every time Teddy Roosevelt shoots
a mountain lion the Colorado legisla-
ture throws out another republican
delegation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
It's A QUESTION.

Council Bluffs Nonpariel)
Now that the temperance women
have taken the canteen away from
the private soldier will they smash
the bottle in the officers quarters.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Daily Courier, year, by mail. $500
Daily Courier. l year, by carrier. 600
Semi-Weekly Courier, l year. 1.5o
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
Cannot Re.enter Army.

Paris, Jan. 18.The council of state
rejected Count Esterhazey's appeal
against the decree cashiering him
from the army.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
CIRCULATION.

The Ottumwa Courier guarantees
more than double the circulation of all
other Ottumwa papers combined.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22

ing it and arrive at different results
and the supreme court is now endea-
voring to reach solution that will
be accepted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22

There were forty-nine deaths in
Davenport last month, 13 per cent OF
which were caused by consumption.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
Iowa Pensions.

Original-Louis Bucholtz, Marble
Rock, So; Jonathan Houghton, dead
Woodward, SIP; James Morehead,
Baldwin, Sc; Jacob Flicker, Musca-
tine, Sc; Samuel Cole, Independence,
Sc. Restoration and increase-David
H. Clark, (dead), Osceola, $40. Re-
newal-Daniel Ford, Wilton Junction,
S. Original widows, etc Lucy M.
Vreeland, Milford, IS; Mary Horan,
Churdan, So; Sarah D. Meyers, Vim
ton, So; Mary L. Buchanan, South OF
|tumwa S12
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22

Totals ........ -. 4,595 1884, Ills
Rural gain for the state 49,. .185, 100
Gains in cities and towns -. .134, 1877
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
Members,

In round numbers the total for 1900
is 25.O00,O00 and for 1890 100000,
an increase of 100000 or about 80
per cent. AS the increase in total pop
ulation was something less than %
per cent, it is clear that religion has
scored distinct gain-from the sta
tistician's standpoint, at least. If
from that point of view, why not
from every other? If more people are
becoming affiliated with the various
churches than ever before, is it not
because the people are more than ever
convinced that the Christian religion
is the cornerstone of law, order and
civilization; the conservator Nof cor
lrect principles of ethics and the only
source of spiritual solace for enlight-
ened humanity?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doinss of Hawkeye People at the Ma.
tons Capital.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Postmasters
appointed: Fruitland, Muscatine coun-
ty, Addison Hopson, vice G. w. Web
ster, dead; Owasa, Hardin county, Ar
thur Sanders, vice S. l. Nichols, re-
signed.
H. E. Bishop has been appointed a
substitute letter carrier at Ottumwa.
The senate has confirmed the nomi-
nations of postmasters in Iowa: AL
bert R. Kulmer, Dysart; Edwin N. Bal
ley, Britt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-22

If you have cATARRH in any form
you can make rs cents by writing US
today. DR.. LYON MEDICINE CO.,
ColdWater, Michigan.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19

New York, Feb. 1S,.--A number Of cir
cumstances served to produce much lower
prices in the stock market this morning
on the opening. The decline in American
stocks in London was one of these, ana
another influence was the discussion ex-
cited by Saturdays bank statement. In
addition to the tariff action on the part
OF the Russian government announced
yesterday. was calculated to disturb sen
timent and the can of the miners union
for. meeting on March -, 90 readiust
the wage scale, was operative in the same
way. Some of the declines attained note
worthy proportions st. Paul was a par
ticularly weak feature and substantial de-
clines were shown in Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific Burlington was a con-
spicuous feature and exception to the
general market opening above its final
level of Saturday and the stock retained
the, strength it showed I'm the early deal
ings. Foreign houses were quite large
sellers or stocks in this market. Not
withstanding the unsettlement of conf
dence by reason of the circumstances
noted the market, after the opening
weakness,..de developed a somewhat drmer
tone The trading was in large volume
and very wen distributed. The several
quarters of the market, however, moved
with an unusual degree Of uniformity,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES.


New Orleans, Feb. 1S.-Liverpool was
favorably Influenced by the expecta ton
of a bullish report tomorrow from Mr.
Neill, reiterating his belief in a crop of
only $4,000. Our market however, did
not attach much Importance to the in
formation, but declined 9G12 points from
the top closing at a net loss of Sail
points on old-crop positions and 305 on
the new. According to press advices from
Charlotte, N. c.. the Southern Cotton
Spiuners' Association on Saturday unan-
imously resolved: THAT we recommend
that all mills stop night work entirely
for four months, after March, 1901. and
that mills running by day stop one day
in every week by March 1. At the ex-
piration of sixty days from March l,
mills stopping night work shall also con-
form to arrangements made herein for
mills running daytime only
1t is expected that perhaps 100000 spin
dies will stop, or seven-eighths of these
making hard yarns will agree to the
measure, which curtailment will likely
cover 50 per cent. Of the output of mills
now running both day and night, and
less proportion of the mills not ruuing by
night. Those mills making cotton goods
Will not be touched by resolution, but
will curtail or continue according to the
demand of the goods they manufacture
This reduction, it is thought, will relieve
stagnation to a large extent The cur
taiment adopted by the Southern spin
ners proves the sluggishness of trade in
America, and as European trade advices
generally are also unsatisfactory, being
on the same line it looks as if values
will continue to recede, especially as the
indications point to a more liberal move
ment which may bring about liquidation
in spots
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19

bles We're much better than looked for
while receipts at the ports proved to be
barely half those for the same day a
year ago. There were a few buying or
ders for March and May in evidence, sent
IN on the theory that a reaction from the
break of last week was in order. The
market opened steady in tone, with near
months points higher to unchanged and
far months unchanged to l points iower
The stability was of brief duration as
soon after the call great blocks OF March
cotton came out hurriedly, which started
active liquidation of May and July.
General selling on a large scale was
soon in force and under this pressure
prices crumbled rapidly. Liverpool OPP
posed the weakness here for a time. but
subsequently conformed to the lower fig
ures and closed well down to the figures
current Saturday noon here. At midday
prices had recovered some on profit-tak-
Ing, by shorts, but later the market again
turned weak under a fresh squirt OF gem
eral selling and absence of demand of any
character. The estimates for tomorrow S
receipts at leading points were in ac-
cordance with general ideas and spot
markets also changed as expected Gloomy
cotton goods and dry goods markets ac-
counts helped to create prejudice against
the market, as did the heaviness in the
stock market. Wire and commission
houses were liberal sellers all through
the decline. Europe bought at the start,
but later became a near-month seller. At
the close the market was barely steady,
with prices net SQ12 points higher.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19

New York, Feb. 18.-While European
advices were better than anticipated the
decline which followed after the opening
was due at first 70 selling orders from
the other side. Arterward the market
became heavy under selling for Southern
account Receipts at the interior towns
are the same as last year, while the ports
show a decided falling off. Everyone
is lo5king for a reaction after this sharp
decline and the short interest is there
fore small. Rumors were current that
Mr.. NELL would repeat his small crop
views on Monday The local trade, while
admitting the decline in the demand for
yarns and cotton goods, will not antict-
pate a further immediate decline. A re-
action Is in order An advance must be
based upon an Improvement in the demand
for cotton goods.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19
NAVAL STORES.

Monday, Feb. is.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-The opening
OF the turpentine market was firm, at
37c with sales of 179, and the closing firm
and unchanged After the closing a
stronger tone developed in response to a
better demand, and the prevailing price
was generally agreed to be SIC bid. Fac
tors showed some disinclination to let go
at this price and the impression prevail
ed that an improvement in values was
probable. The receipts were 275, and the
exports none.
ROSINS-The rosin market opened firm
and unchanged, with sales of 454, and
closed quiet and unchanged, with no fur
Their sales reported. The demand was re-
ported light, and the support of the mar
ket, such as to indicate the possibility of
recessions in prices Buyers seemed aware
that there was weak spot in some quar-
ter of the market, and they endeavored
TO strike there. 1t was not generally I'M
derstood that there was any cutting Of
prices below the official level, however.
The receipts were SPA, and the exports
y ID,~f1. eel
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19
LIVERPOOL COTTON M4RKET

Liverpool Feb, 1s.-Spot, moderate bust
ness; prices barely steady; American mid
ding, 11-32d. The sales of the day were
5000 bales, of which 500 were for specu-
lation and export, and included 1900
American; receipts 1900 bales, all Amer
ican.
Futures opened quiet and closed steady
American middling, low middlng clause:
February, 516d, buyers; February March.
5.l2Q5. 13d, value; March-April 5Ogd.
value; April-May, 5O7q5 OSd, buyers;
June-July, 5.05Q5 esd, buyers; July-August
5.03Q5 Old, buyers; August-Septembe 4.5i
q4.55d, buyers; September, 4.54a4 SD, buy
ers; October, g.o.c., 4.33d. nominal; Octo-
ber-November, g.o.c., 4.26d, nominal.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19
TRADE AND FINANCE
spirits TURPENTINE STRONGER
AFTER THE CLOSING.
DEMAND STIFFENS MARKET.
uosINs QUIET AND UNCHANGED ON
LIGHT TRANSACTIONS.

Snot Cotton Quiet and Easy, with a
light Business Reported i'm Most
ouarters-After the Closing Fac
tors Were Bid 37c for spirits-ROs-
ms Quiet and Not Wanted-LOcaI
and Photographic Markets.
The Morning News Office.
Monday, Feb. is.
The spirits turpentine market developed
5aeided strength after to-day's closing,
t,,,en SIC was bid, without any general
selling on the part of factors. The belief
,,rsvails in some quarters that the market
nav stiffen considerably, and pending de
,-sIopments hesitation is manifested.
rosins opened firm, with smaH sales re-
,,,rted. and closed quiet, with the demand
night and nothing of a news nature in
sight TO act as a bracer. Spot cotton closed
quiet and easy.
New York stocks were reactionary and
heavy most of the day, and the closing
shows net declines from Saturdays prices.
Money ruled steady at 2 TO 21A per cent.
While there are no fears of a stringency,
the large drain on the reserves for the
financing of recent consolidating deals
creates some unea siness as to the outcome.
one element seems to have become ner-
vous. and are liquidatings in anticipation
of a possible sharp reaction. The fol-
lowing resume of the markets will show
their tone and quotations at the closing
today:
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19
DRY GOODS.

New York, Feb. 1S-Orders for limited
quantities of cotton goods have been nu-
merous to-day, but there is no demand
for large quantities for either quick or
later deliveries. Prices are without
change. Goods in stock irregular and
easy to buy in all staple lines. Prints
and ginghams unchangd. Print cloths,
inactive. Wide goods barely steady.
Silks firmer with more business doing
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19

APPLEs-Evaporate GA97c; sundried,
sac.
APRICoTs- Evaporated, 1Oc pound;
nectarines, 1Oc
RAIsINs-L L.. 81 .s5; imperial cabinets,
$3.50; loose, 5O-pound boxes, sac pound.
PI1ACHES-Eyaporated, peeled, 17hc;
unpeeled, ST@0c.
PEARS-lsvaporated sac.
Fruits and Nuts.
APPLIES Northern variety fancy Bald
wins. 50. 50@3.75
ORANGES Bla.) 50. 50Q3.25.
BANANAs-$.0 )u1.5O.
LBMONS-Aiarket steady, at 50. 756I4. 90.
COCOANUTS- $3.50 per 100.
PRUNES- l0s to 50s, 1Oc; sos to COS, SIC;
COS 20 70s, &c; 70s 10 S0s, Glac; sos to 90s, Sc
9Os and zoos, SIC
PEANUTS-Ample stock. fair demand:
market firm; fancy hand-picked, Vir-
ginia, per pound SIC; hand clicked, Vir-
ginia, extras lAc. n. G. seed peanuts,
&c.
NUTS-Almonds, Tarragona. l6c; Ivicas
16c; walnuts, French. 12e; Naples. Pic;
pecans, 12c Brazus, lac: filberts. lsc; as
sorted nuts, JO-pound and 25-pound boxes.
12c.
Hardware ana BuiIdlVg Supplies.
LIME. CALCIUM, PLASTER AND
Cement-Alabama and Georgia lime in fair
demand, and sell az 50 cents a barrel;
specia. caloined plaster. 81 % per barrel.
hair, ku5c. Roscdae cement. 81 goal rs,
carload lois, special. Portland cement, rg-
TAN. s2.2J; carload lots. S200G2. 20.
LUMBER Market dulE quote: sawn
ties per III. feet Sc, hewn ties (7xgxSsl.
25c each; minimum ensg size yard stock.
si0li 10 81; car slils, %i2y Htoce 1ixi6 in. de.
pending on lengths 3l3fpi5. ship stock giG
OfGs-MAfket sielly. demand fair: aig-
mol i5ut0e; West Virginia black, safe;
lard 5sri neatsfobt 0OdIg3 machinery, l6
Qg5c; lnseed OIL raw. CSC b0ilod,70c. kero-
sene. prime white, '2c, water white. i3e;
Pratts astral, ife doodorizod stove paso-
nue drums llilc, empty Oh barrels, de.
lYfrcd. SJc.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-19
Murphy & Cos. Cotton Letter.

New York, Feb. 1S.-Cotton in Liver
pool unchanged for spots and futures.
When our market opened this morning IL
was considered favorable, but the liquda-
ton sales for local and southern accounts
coupled with free receipts port and inte-
rior, ana hedging sales southern account
caused a decline of ten points. Near
months the weakest. The cotton in sight
after end of this month decreased steadi-
ly, and outgoing movement was liberal.
The apathetic taking by American manu-