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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-02-21
MunterviIIe.

Munterville, Feb. 81. - Alex John
son, assessor, reports his work over
the township to be half done.
| Ernest Johnson has been confined
to his home by sickness for the past
week
| e. G. Allen filled his ice house last
week with a fine quality of ice taken
from the large pond of Alex Johnson.
Sven Pearson and N. P. Pearson
are busy these days hauling coal for
James Newell
The No. school taught by Miss
Amanda Burgeson, of Dudley, closed
Friday and in the evening fine pro-
gram was carried out after which
there was box supper. There was a
large attendance and the proceeds
from the box supper will go to buy
large dictionary for the school.
Mrs. Lillian Houdyshell, of Toledo,
Ia, who has been visiting her father,
Nels Swenson, for the past week, will
return to Toledo the latter part of
this week
Brazil.
Brazil, Feb. 21-Mr. and Mrs. ]. w.
Campbell went to Newmarket Mon
day to attend the funeral of neph-
ew.
Mrs. Lady Rier is on the sick list.
Chas. Doar was caller in Brazil
Tuesday.
Jos. Turner was business caller
in Centerville Wednesday.
A. G. Ferguson was business call
er in Corydon Monday last.
LaddsdaIe.
Laddsdale, Feb. 21-The twentieth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
John White was celebrated Feb 16 by
a number of their friends gathering
at their home and giving them plea
SAINT surprise. A bountiful supper
was served. Singing and music by
the band furnished amusement for the
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. White receiy-
ed many beautiful and useful presents
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs Hib-
bert and family, Mr. and Mrs. Seman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Kelly and daughters, Mr..
and Mrs. Hart and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tierney, Will Linn and wife,
Messrs. Will Spilman, Tom Linn, Ar
thur, Seman.
Thomas Dial and wife spent Sunday
with relatives at Floris.
Mrs. Aaron Fouts and daughters,
Orpha and leila, from Mt. Ray, Mo-,
arrived Saturday evening to make a
few weeks visit at the John Hinkle
home.
Miss Edith KILN spent Sunday with
Miss Anna Yoder.
G. E.. Copelond and Thomas Dial,
Jr., marketed hogs in Ottumwa Fri
| day.
Ed. Hinkle went to Missouri Friday
for few days stay.
Charles Ray Parker. of near Lib
ertyville, spent few days last week
with friends near here.
Mrs. Harry Breckenridge has been
seriously i'll for the past week.
Hynes.
Hynes, Feb. 21.-The Smoky Hol-
low Coal company has just finished
filling two large houses with ice
Literary was postponed from Thurs
day night of last week to Tuesday of
| this week, on account of the masquer-
ade in Avery.
A large number of Hynes people at
| tended the masquerade ball at Avery
February IA and report fine time.
Albert and Chas Abraham visited
! with friends at Beacon last week.
| The following are the members OF
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Last of the Rurlinoton pruids.

Burlington, Feb. 2O.-Iowa Grove
No. l of the Ancient Order of United
Druus has been dissolved. This
is the end of the orsser so far as
Burlington is concerned. 1t was at
one time the most fourishing organi-
cation in the city, dating back to 1854.
There were but twenty-one members
when dissolution took place.
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Chicago Poultry Market.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Poultry, active
turkeys S@91a; chickens S1s@9.
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their bed with scarlet fever and three
other children have been exposed. The
two who are sick are reported as much
better and no fears are entertained
for their recovery.
Mrs. Alice Larimer very acceptably
entertained the members of her Sur
day school class, about Is in number,
at 6 o'clock dinner at her home
Tuesday evening. The evening was
spent in music, games and social con-
versation, and at a late hour the chii-
dren departed, all having been made
happy by the evenings entertainment.
The K. P. lodge of this place cele-
brated their thirty-first anniversary
with an entertainment and banquet
Tuesday evening. The entertainment
was given at the Christian church and
consisted of music by the quartet,
talks by N. B. Branner, H. w. GittlE-
ger, Rev. Douglass, of Missouri Val
ley, made the principal address,
which was most scholarly address,
full of the finest rhetoric and strong
eloquence, and was pronounced by all
the finest address ever delivered be-
fore Charlton audience. Mrs. Bell
B. Dabney, of Bloomfield order, spoke
III idNol VI a ltdIlDOllS lOuSS
and at the conclusion of her address
enough ladies signified their willing
ness to join to organize lodge here
and meeting will be held Tuesday
night to effect the organization. At
ter the program at the church the
guests repaired to the Armory where
the ladies of the Christian church had
prepared bounteous supper that was
served in the latest fashion and high
ly enjoyed by all. DR.. M. M. Perry &C.
ted as master of ceremonies at the
church and POSTMASTER at the ban
quet, and W. H. Dewey, A. B. Gookin,
S. w. Rea and Rev. McBeth delivered
very witty and highly enjoyable al
dresses and Masters George and
Harry Press entertained the guests by
some difficult and pretty piano
and violin selections. Altogether it
was one of the most highly enjoyed
social events of the season and ALI
present were well pleased.
Cedar.
Cedar, Feb. 21.-The missionary
meeting at the M. e. parsonage Tues
day afternoon was addressed by Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. Vanhaften He is a
converted Hindu and she mission
airy. All present were well paid for
going
The revival meetings closed Sunday
evening after being i'm session four
weeks.
There will be box supper at Round
Top Friady evening, February %.
Miss Gladys Moore, who has been
very i'll with pneumonia is on the
road to recovery
Mrs. Lewis, of ottumwa, visited
over Sunday with her brother, Rev.
Shearer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Griggs and family Wis
tied at White Oak Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Coleman visit
ed at Allie Ersgin's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Garrett took
dinner at George Thompson's, at Kirk
vile, Thursday.
Miss Minnie Garrett of Fremont,
visited in these parts last week.
Mrs. VIM. Rennie and Miss Morgan
visited at ]. Griggs Thursday.
Mrs. A. Millisack of Oskaloosa,
spent Sunday in these parts.
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Chicago Rutter and Eaa Market

Chicago, Feb. 81. Butter, fairly ac.
tive; creameries 1922; diaries 100
IS.
Eggs, active; 16s
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MISCELLANEOUS N
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS AND
NORTHERN.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS AND
NORTHERN
Trains arrive aud depart from Burlington
wa, as follows: Il
GOING NORTH Leave GOING SOUTH Arrivs
Pass-No. III .4:23a nj Pass-No ID .l2:lo a n,
Pass b...s:2sa M Pass 4b.l2:ssp M
Pass sa..9:07 n. Pass Ca. 6:a5a IN
Pass l9b..7:35 M Pass 1Sb 800 pu
Trt- Alb. .6:A m FRI 42b, $3.50 o IN
Frt- 72b. $3.50 III
a-Dai1y. b-Dally ex cept Sunday. d-Daiiy
except Monday. w. A. KENDALL
Agt. B., c. r. g. N. Ry
JOHN G. FARMER, Asst. Gen. Pass. & TktApt
IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY.
Time OF trains carrying passengess at He'd
rick, Iowa. Effective Nov. H. 1890.
GOING NORTH.
No.3-St. Pail Elk press daily. us D. M.
No 5-Mason City Mail lex. SUM- 2:25 p. nj,
No. Way Freight tEY. Suu.l..... $500 p. m.
GOING SOUTH.
No.6-Peoria Mail Eek. Sun.l..... 1910 p. m,
No. 4-Peoria Express ID aily)...... 2:5s a. nj.
No. Way Freight lex. Snn.).... $500 a. IN,
Coupon tickets on sale to all points In the
United States, Canada and Mexico. For rates.
folders, etc, call on, or address
GEO. S. BArTY. H.H. KENNY
Gen. Pass. d Tkt. Agt., Agent
y. Marshalltown, Iowa. Hedrick. Iowa
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TRAINS LEAVING JEFF RSON
STREET Union STATION
A. j. Packard, Agent.
CHICAGO MILWAUKEE, SIT pAYrr

Gu11AUOs 1u117 " u y 121s1s q = + FAU1A
Arrivs Depa.~
Chicago, Dubuque g. Mil. Tl:3oam t2:s5am
Chicago, Cedar Rap, ETC.. tlo:35 am ISIS pm
Kansas City and local. ts:3Spm tio:aos am
Freight trains depart south t7:uUa. M, T2,OJ
p. M; north t7:l5 a. NJ, 1850 a. M.
*Daily. Except Sunday. fExcept Monday &
Freight trains arrive at and depart from OF.
uulwa Junction,
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
COLONIZATION SCHEME.
Santa Fe System Will Locate Italians
 Along It's Line.

Chicago, June 2o.--The Record-H Herald tomorrow will say:
 The management of the Santa Fe Rail- way has begun to carry out vast coloni- zation plan which will result in bringing many thousand Italians to this country and in locating them on lands in Southern California, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Agents of the road have been sent to Italy with literature for distribu- ton in the various centers of the pen insula. These books are in the Italian language and are plentifully illustrated with views taken from picturesque spots along the line of the Santa Fe in the states and territories mentioned. Especial effort is to be made to colonize the San Joaquin valley which is one of the most fertile grazing regions of the West
 It is said to be the intention of the company to extend it colonization plans to other countries in Europe after the Ital- ian agency becomes hourishing.
 Regarding the plan, an official of the company had this to say: ''We intend to bring over only the better class of Italians and we hope to do large busi- ness from Italy during the next year. By establishing agencies there and having our own men on the ground we will be able to select our immigrants to a certain extent and bring over only those who we are sure will make good citzens."
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
BOARD OF TRADE
 AND MIR. DRENNEN Committee Called at Mayors
 Office Yesterday DISCUSSED TAX MATTERS
Merchants Want Section Two of the License Schedule Repealed-Are Opposed to Paying Tax for the
 Privilege of Doing Business.

A committee from the Board of Trade called on the Mayor yesterday afternoon and discussed at length the ordinances or suggestions recently presented to mem bers of the constitutional convention.
 Mir Tomlinson, attorney for the Board of Trade, presented the merchants side of the case, and he and the Mayor are trying to arrive at a satisfactory adjust ment of the slight differences which exist between them. The meeting was informal and though no definite conclusion was reached, the Mayor and the members of the committee will avoid anything in the nature of clash when the matter again comes for consideration by the constitu- tional convention.
 The main topic discussed yesterday aft ernoon was the second section of the H. cense schedule for the city of Birming ham. This section provides for the licens ing of dealers in all kinds of merchan- disc and prescribes the rate to be paid. It is the desire of the Board of Trade to have the entire section of the license schedule repealed. They claim that under this ordinance they are not treated as fairly as are the property holders. In other words the merchants now have to pay an ad valorem tax on their property and then they have to pay a heavy H. cense for the privilege of conducting a business. In some instances this license amounts to nearly one per cent on the stock of goods. The ad valorem tax is per cent and with the license or pri-.S ege tax they are forced to pay about 2 per cent on the value of their stocks.
 In plain figures, the license schedule requires that 500 license shall be paid on stock valued at $15 900. This is .66 2-3 per cent or two-thirds of per cent in ad- dition to the one per cent ad valorem tax The Board Of Trade thinks this amount altogether too high, and seeks to have the entire section repealed.
 The ordinance presented to the commit tee of the constitutional convention pro- poses to have limit put on the power of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to impose privilege taxes. The merchants are willing to pay an ad valorem property tax. but do not want to be forced to pay a heavy license for the privilege of con- ducting a business.
 The Mayor is of the opinion that the license rates are too high in some in- stances, and is willing for a readjustment of them to be made by the Board of AL dermen. It Is probable that the Board of Trade will appoint a committee to in terview the various Aldermen and ascer- tain their views on the proposition to repeal section two of the schedule or to amend certaihs parts of 1t.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
TIE BIG ROADS ARE
 GETTING TOGETHER
Close Relations Between the L.
 & N. and Southern
TALK OF CONSOLIDATION
It Is Said the Pennsylvania Is Buying Southern Railway Stock and Is
 After Both That Road and
 Louisville and Nashville

Among the railroad and Wall street men of the country there is at present considerable speculation as to the rela- tions which exist between the Southern and the Louisville and Nashville and the possible knitting together more closely of these relations.
 The question is being discussed at great length, and with much frequency. Speak ing of the situation and the possibility of an actual consolidation of the interests Frank Weldon, in the Common Carrier, has the following to say:
 wall street hears that the relations between the Southern Railway and the Louisville and Nashville will become even closer than they have been. One re- port is that they will operate the Monon jointly, and another story states that the Southern will absorb the Louisville and Nashville
 Tt is said that the Pennsylvania is buying Southern Railway stock, and Is after both the Southern and Louisville and Nashville.
 "All these rumors appear to originate in the stock market, but very often, it is true, the most improbable Wall street stories turn out to be correct forecasts.
 When we hear a report of consolida- tion the first test to apply Is that of state laws In regard to competition.
 There is practically no interstate com petition between the Southern and the T bama, if we consider the Mobile and Ohio an independent system. and 1t is so operated. There is plenty of interstate competition between the Southern and the Louisville and Nashville, but state law could hardly reach that.
 "The situation in Alabama might be so adjusted that consolidation of the two properties would not be in conflict with the law there.
 We do not mean to say that the ru- mors of consolidation are correct, but so far as the state laws are concerned, a combination could probably be made This Is the day of vast consultations an l greater changes have recently occurred in the railway world than this would be- "A nlB1 O1I1cldl or the LOulSNlll6 dHu NdSH- vile has said that eventually there would be only two railway systems in the south the Southern Railway and the Illinois Central. The Southern has certainly been active in reducing the number of indepen- dent hnes."
 Railroad Earnings. The reports of the railroads entering this city of their earnings for the first week of June are very satisfactory and show an increase over that of the same week in 1900. These reports are as fol- lows:
 Alabama Great Southern, $2S,564; in- crease, $4093.
 Central of Georgia, $i2,120 increase, $21,S5c.
 Louisville and Nashville, $56i 195; in- crease, $60,655.
 Southern Railway, $5s4,577; increase, sss,- GOA.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
CUBAN ELECTIONS.
Investigation Shows That Many Frauds
 Were Committed at the Polls.

Havana, June 20.-Lieutenant Colonel Scott, who went to Cienfuegos to settle difficulties growing out of the recent elec- tions, has returned and reports that the counting of the ballots Is not yet finished and is being continued under the direc- tion of a military board. Colonel Scott further reports that many fraudulent bal lots have been thrown out Cienfuegos is quiet and the majority of it's citizens are apparently not interested in the result of the election contest. Colonel Scott does not believe there will be any disturbance no matter which candidate is eventually counted in.
 The conservative element in the Cuban constitutional convention is trying to in fluence the electoral commission to report against universal suffrage. The majority of the commission, however, are in favor of universal suffrage, arguing that 1t is impossible to avoid 1t as the convention embodied the idea in the Cuban consti- tution.
 The electoral commission expects to finish its work July l.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
DAMAGE SUIT
 AGAINST W.U.T.CO.
Claim is Result of an Alleged Delay in Delivery of
 a Message

In the City Court 2. T. Smith has filed suit against the Western Union Telegraph Company for $1999, damages. The plain tiff charges that the defendant failed to deliver message within a certain time, concerning the condition of his son, who was in an Atlanta hotel
 The suit was originally filed for 5000, but as 1t was removed to the United States Court the plaintiff took nonsuit and brought the suit over again In the City Court for $1999. A case cannot be removed to the United States Court where the amount sued for is not 5000 or more.
 In the Circuit Court the case of Mrs. s. F. Massey vs the Kansas City, Mem phis and Birmingham Railroad is on trial. The plaintiff claims s5000 damages for personal injury. She claims that she pur- chased a ticket from Adamsville to Horse Creek over the defendants railroad and that when she went to the station she found 1t locked and could not get shelter from the weather. As a result she con tracted severe cold and brings action against the railroad company.
 In the Criminal Court the case of James c. Gwin, charged with seduction, is still on trial,
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
RNlANS
Will Have Big Picnic at Talladega
 springs, June 27.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians will give picnic at Talladega Springs, Thursday, June 27. A special train will be run from the city and arrangements made to carry very large crowd.
 The picnic will be in the nature of an old-time outing. Athletic sports will be indulged in, and fine basket din ner served. The committee on arrange ments is composed of Hugh McGeever, Frank J Sweeney, Don Donahue and M. M. Boggan.
 A prize of $10 in gold will be given to the lady selling the largest number of tickets and $5 to the lady selling the next largest number.
 The tickets will be sold for $1. Chil- dren from 10 to Is years old, 50 cents, aud children under 10 years of age, free
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
BROTHERS BURNED
 BY POT EXPLOSION
Car of White Hot SIag is Thrown Over Two Negroes
 at the Alice Furnace

Jake and Bob Sanders, two negroes, brothers, were badly burned yesterday morning at Alice furnace by hot pot exploding.
 The negroes worked on the hot pot train and they were just getting ready to un- load a run of slag when the explosion occurred. It was caused by steam gener- ating in the bottom of the car.
 The hot metal flew up into the air, cov- erng everything on which 1t fell. The two negroes were on car next to the pot, and the metal and cinders fell upon them like rain.
 Jake Sanders was burned fearfully, the clothing on his back being all destroyed and his shoes burned to crisp. He was immediately carried to the Copeland 6 Berry Infirmary and every attention given him.
 Bob Sanders was carried to his home, and though his condition is serious. 1t is not as much so as is that of his brother.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
SILVER WEDDING
 DULY CELEBRATED
Dr. and Mrs. HandIey Honored With Brilliant Reception at
 Central Church Last Night

The reception at the Central Presby- terian church last night in honor of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. L. S. Handley on the occasion of the silver anniversary of their wedding, was a notable social event. The Sunday school room where the festivities were held, was appropriately decorated. Delicious refreshments were served by the ladies of the church. A great throng was present to extend congratulations to the beloved pastor and his gracious lady The gathering included a large number of the ministers of Jefferson County, nearly every denomination being represented. Good wishes were expressed in hearty terms and Dr. and Mrs. Handley were most felecitous in their words of ac- knowledgement.
 Dr. Handley was born In Dallas Coun- ty, Alabama, on the 9th of September, 1S40 He spent eight years of his boy hood in Louisiana. returning to Alabama in 1856. He enlisted in the Confederate army as a private soldier in 1862, and served gallantly to the end of the war After a college course at xford Miss, he entered the Presbyterian seminary at Columbia s. C., and was licensed by the Presbytery of Tuscaloosa on the 18th of June. 1872, and was ordained to the full work of the ministry in June, 1873
 Dr. Handey married Miss Lewis of Mis- sissippi, while he was pastor of the churches at Clinton and Baligee, Ala, but this estimable Christian woman lived to assist him in his work only one year.
 IL. -I. ter of Rev. A. c. Ramsay, just twenty five years ago. Mrs. Handley has been in all these years a model pastors wife. sharing with her husband the esteem and love of the church.
 Dr. Handley has been not only a faith full pastor in this city for many years but one of Birmingham's most publlc- spirited citizen.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
DISCHARGE TICKETS ACCEPTED.
Striking Machinists of Southern Forced
 To Receive Tickets With Checks.

Yesterday all the machinists of the Southern Railway who are out on a strike were given discharge tickets at the office of the company when they called to receive their regular monthly checks.
 The 20th of the month is regular pay day for all employees of the Southern road. The striking machinists called at the office of the paymaster and asked for their checks. They were in- formed that they could receive their money only by means of discharge tickets.
 The strikers demurred at this treat ment, but were forced to accept the tickets or refuse the checks. They finally accepted the tickets, the dis charge dating June 8.
 The statement was made that the acceptance of discharge checks af- fected the question of the strike in no way and that the men were just as determined to maintain their positions in the matter as ever they were.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
MINERS ARE DIVIDED
 INTO TWO ELEMENTS
When the Report of the Scale Committee is Read This Morning a Sharp Debate Will FoIOw-The Conservative Men
 Opposed to De anding Much Increase

The miners of this district will re-as- semble this morning to continue the bus mess of the third annual convention for the purpose of arranging the new scale. Probably the most important question which will be discussed during the session will be the report of the scale committee which is expected to be made about Il o'clock
 The committee worked very industrious ly upon this report yesterday, but did not quite conclude it. It Is believed that they will be in position to tender their report after about one or two hours work this morning.
 Considerable debate will probably fol- low the reading of the report. There are a number of conservative delegates who do not wish to jeopardize themselves or cause a strike, and they will do all in their power to have the convention ask for but little. if any, increase. They have announced that they are fairly we'll sat isfied with the scale in force at the pres ent time, and would accept 1t rather than cause a strike.
 On the other hand there are several
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
LAKEvIEW THEATRE.
"La Mascotte" Continues to Draw
 Large Audiences.

The success of the Elite Opera Com pany at Lakeview has been something phenomenal. La Mascotte" was the attraction last night, and the company won many friends.
 The duet in the second act by Miss Irma Miles and Mr. Washburn was a musical gem and was received with an outburst of applause seldom heard in this popular theatre.
 A new feature of last nights per formance was the solo of Miss Norma Scholar, who has a voice of wonder ful range and who was at her best last night.
 "La. .Mascotte" will be the attraction tonight and tomorrow night.
 The reserved seat sale is open at Parker's drug store.