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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
FOR POLICE JUDGE.

L Section 6SS of the Code of Iowa
gives the jurisdiction of the police
court as follows: 1T shall have, in
all criminal cases, the powers and jul
risdiction of justices of the peace, and
the jurisdiction of a mayors court in
the case of violation of the city ordi-
nances.' The fact that it is called a
court of record does not in any way
make it court of greater RESPONSE
Ibility than the justice and mayors
courts, whose jurisdiction is the same
as that of the police court, except that
the police court has no jurisdiction in
civil cases. The question whether or
not an attorney can occupy the office
of police judge legally, is fully answer
ed by the fact that the code is silent
on that subject, while it does provide
that the Judge of the superior and dis
trict courts shall be an attorney.
| No greater or grayer questions can
come before the police judge than
came before former mayors of the CT
ty and present justices of the peace,
and it will be admitted that persons
mot attorneys have occupied the posi-
|tions Of mayor and that of justice of
1.-THE peace, and performed the duties
Iof the Offices with credit to themselves
land the public. The duties of police
Judge will be fully and carefully per-
4 formed by the republican nominee,
John 7. Moore, who, while he is not
an attorney, is man of good, sound
Judgment, an essential element more
necessary in the makeup of the police
Judge, than smattering of law.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
A SERIOUS MATTER.

The Courier is informed that this
city is in danger of losing very large
addition to its population that desires
to move here from Chillicothe, Mo-, on
account of the impossibility of secur-
ing at reasonable prices, suitable
dwelling houses located in the western
part of the city. The recent removal
of the division point of the Milwaukee
road from Chillicothe has made it nee
essary that about $50 families should
move from that place, either to OF
tumwa or Kansas City. We are in
formed that the runs as arranged by
the railway officials make it much
more convenient for these people to
live in Ottumwa than in Kansas City.
We are also informed that on account
of the difficulty, which amounts prac-
tically to an impossibility, of securing
at this time suitable residences in this
city, a committee of these employees
recently visited Chicago for the pur-
pose of securing such changes as will
enable them to make their home at
the other end of the line.
Here is matter of the greatest inn
portance to the business men of OF
tumwa. The coming to this city of
this large number of people means
more to this city than the accession of
a new factory. The men of these fam
lilies are continuously employed at
good wages and the people are among
the most desirable class to be secur-
ed by any city. The business men of
Ottumwa should hold a meeting at
once, appoint strong committee to
meet these railroad men; should
thoroly investigate the situation and
find out what is needed and then ac-
ton should Immediately be taken to-
wards bringing about the conditions
necessary to secure this great perma-
nent accession to the population of OF
tumwa. No matter that has come
before our citizens for a number of
years is as important as this and i'm
mediate and decisive action is abso-
lutely essential. Let a meeting be
called not later than Tuesday evening
Of next week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
A FARMERS RAILROAD.
A Long Electric Railroad Projected
for Iowa.

Des Moines, March 1.-The most
stupendous undertaking in railroad
building that has ever been planned
wholly in Iowa is the new electric rail
road for which company with $780,
900 capital was organized a few days
ago in Charles City. The organiza-
ton as it is being perfected by S. l..
Kern, of Charles City and George w.
Dawson, of Waterloo, is only a small
part of the plans the company has I'M
der consideration.
The new. company expects to come
into Des Moines with it's electric line
and the company when fully organ
lied will have a backing tina" will rei-
der it easy to float the bonds, to carry
the gigantic deal to completion. Mes
srs. Kern and Dawson, the promoters
of the scheme, claim to have the best
of assistance. They are moderately
wealthy men themselves and have
promoted a number of big deals that
have been paying investments and
have the confidence of capitalists.
They number in their present backing
a considerable amount of capital in
Des Moines.
The proposed route of the new road
is in jumps of ten to twenty miles
from Charles City to Greene, then
south thru Allison. Parkersburg, Grun-
dy Center. Conrad, Marshalltown, Van
Cleve or Laurel, and then to Newton,
where the Charles City line will meet
that being promoted by the Cleveland
syndicate in which large number of
Des Moines people are interested.
None of the cities named have north
and south lines except Marshalltown,
and the scheme is one of the most
plausible ever brought out in the way
of an electric line. The plan is simp-
ly the operation of series of local
railways. Between each of the towns
mentioned there are a number of in
land towns that would we1come rail
road and will pay handsomely to get
it
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Statute governing the qualifications
of elective offices in cities of first
class: In all cities of the first class
there shall be elected, biennially, a
mayor, solicitor, treasurer, auditor
city engineer, assessor, and where
there is no superior court, a police
judge" Draw your own inference. A
man that has lived on this mundane
sphere as long as John L. Moore can
certainly size up the vags which con
stltute nine-tenths of the business of
the police court and pretty generally
tell whether or not the culprit, should
have ten days or be given chance to
find the nearest and quickest route out
of town. 1t also goes without saying
that he may, without possessing the
least knowledge of, law, bind a man
over to the grand jury, if in his judy
ment, the evidence is sufficient to hold
him. 1t then, SINNERS down to mat
tel. Of Judgment and there yon are. In
the judgment of majority of the PEG.
pie of this city John L.. Moore is well
equipped and abundantly able to fill
the office with credit to himself and
distinction to the party under whose
banner he is seeking election.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

4 A certain amount of blame attaches
| to an administration when an incident
loccdrs like that which took place
Monday evening. A woman was slug
ged, choked and robbed by a ruffian
within two blocks of the city hall A
regiment of policemen ranged in front
of the ancient edifice on North Mar
ket street would have helped matters
but little, if any, yet had the few min
lions of the law that Ottumwa boasts
been instructed to do their duty at
all times the city would not be so full
Iof crooks and the liability for an &C.
currence OF this nature would have
beon greatly lessened 1t is noto-
rious fact that Ottumwa harbors a
large number of tin horn gamblers.
Following in their trail come crooks
Iof other description and sometimes
the tin horn" does not scruple to do
dirty work himself. The dives on
Main street and contiguous streets
need cleaning. A large number of
worthless parasites need to be shown
the shortest cut out of town and made
to take it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
HAS RESIGNED.
President Mckinley's Cabinet Leaves
lis a Matter of Form.


Washington, March AT a cabinet
meeting today, the last under this pres
idential term, all members presented to
the president their designations to take
effect upon the qualification of their
successors. Attorney General Griggs,
was among the number and his re-
nomination will go to the senate with
the others Tuesday. He will not
serve longer, however, than about
April l, when it is now believed, Phil
ip G. Knox of Pittsburg, will receive
the appointment.
Cuba Will Accept Situation.
The cabinet today talked over the
Cuban situation. Secretary Root read
a telegram from General Wood to the
effect that in his opinion the Cubans
will soon become convinced that the
action of congress in fixing the rela-
lions which should exist between Gu
ba and the United States, was for
their interest as well as for our own,
and would accept them without seri-
Gus objection.
Discuss Treaties.
The cabinet discussed the action of
the senate with respect to the treat
les now pending IN tnat pody, ana
general regret was expressed at their
impending failure.
House.
Washington, March 1.-The house
met at II o'clock today. A resolution
was adopted closing the house wing
of the capitol from midnight, March
g. to 2 p. M, March 4, except to mem
bers, members-elect, ex-members, en-
ployes and ticket holders. The com
mittee on rules then reported spec
ial rule for the immediate considera-
ton of the motion to concur in all
amendments to the army appropria-
ton bill, including the Cuban and Phil
ippine amendments, allowing one hour
and twenty minutes to each side for
debate, when a final vote will then be
taken. The senate began considera-
ton of the sundries civil bill this
morning
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
PRESS COMMENT.
Sage Sayings of Iowa and Other
NEWSPAPERS

Newspapers.
The billion dollar steel trust will
fail and go to pieces within two years.
That fact is made evident by the issue
of 81 stock for every 81 of value plac-
ed upon the property of the former
owners who will now proceed to sell
their stock, and if they can sell half
of it at par they will receive the full
value of the property and still own an
equal aggregate of stock. The trust
VIII have to earn dividends on the
doubled stock, new competitors will
come into the field. the trust will col
lapse, and the deluded stockholders
and former owners will have wreck
ed, business on their hands which may
possibly be sold for 25 cents on the
dollar invested Meantime, j. Pier
pont Morgan will have gained posses
sion of his millions of dollars for pro-
moter's fees without the investment
of dollar in the steel trust. The for
nation of the big steel trust opens the
way for the building of many new
steel mills to compete for the great
profits desired by the trust. At pres
ent prices there would probably be
an annual profit of at least so per cent
on the operation of steel mills in Des
Moines and other Iowa cities, and still
greater profits will be made if there
is no competition with the trustees
Moines Register.
Supt. Raidt, of the st. Joseph (Mo.l
workhouse, has made the recommend
alton that the city purchase rock
quarry where prisoners sentenced by
the police court could be made to
work out their fines, and the news
papers OF that city are very enthusi-
astic in support of the method. 1t has
also been suggested what is good for
the city is also good for the county,
and that city and county should Join
in the erection and maintenance of the
workhouse. Such a thing might be
operated at profit or at least with
out any expense to speak of. The
prisoners in the present workhouse
are supposed to break rock for street
repairs, but viewed in it's most sober
phases, either as penal institution,
or from the economical point, the ST.
Joseph workhouse in reality is little
more than joke" Supt. Raidt wants
to make it workhouse in reality as
WCii co III ad1lS, anu luc
will make mistake if it does not fol-
low out his ideas in the matter The
plan is a wise one, and one that
might be initiated to good advantage
in this city and county. A Jail SEN
tence in Des Moines now means simp-
ly an enforced idleness of few days,
three good meals per day, and dry
warm place to sleep, and it is known
to be fact that scores of tramps
commit petty crimes in order to get a
sentence of thirty days in Jail 1t en-
ables them to live in comfort during
the extreme cold weather of mid-win-
ter, and we doubt not but that there
is more than one such a man in the
county Jail right now. A city and
county workhouse would put stop 20
all this sort of thing, reduce crime,
and cut down the county's expenses.
1t is worth trying in ST. Joseph, and
it is worth trying in Des Moines.-Des
Moines Register.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
A BIG IOWA FARM.
Ames Gives Some Facts and Figures
Regarding 1t.

Down in the rich bottom lands of
the Missouri river near Luton, Wood
bury county, is the largest single farm
in western Iowa, and probably in the
entire state. More than 5000 acres
of land are controlled by the Sargis-
son Bros, every foot of which is in use
for the cultivation of corn and grain
or for pasturage for the enormous
herd of nearly 1000 feeding cattle
maintained by the firm.
Such monster farm as that is just
bit more in an agricultural way than
ninety-nine men out of a hundred
would care to tackle, but it's manage
ment doesn't seem to worry Payne
Sargisson, one of the owners, very
much. Everything runs smoothly"
he said recently while waiting to close
fat cattle. He looked as tho nothing
ly unruff1ed in disposition.
At the present time the big Sargis-
son ranch contains about 8,483 acres;
of this, however, the brothers have re-
Gently sold about LOO acres, leaving
them little less than 7.400 acres. A
large part of this great stretch of bot
tom land is under cultivation, being
principally devoted to corn raising.
Probably 1000 cattle per year are fat.
tened on the farm and sold on the
Sioux City market or in Chicago. AT
the present time 1900 head of feeders
are being cared for, about 1900 head
having already been disposed of this
season.
1.-THE greater part of this 5000
bunch is now on corn feed" said Mr.
Sargisson. 1--WE have now in storage
on our place about 10000 bushels OF
corn, worth about $4,000, to get the
1000 head ready for market We have
already fed about $4,000 bushels This
winter has been the most fortunate
for cattlemen in Iowa in years. We
had our herds out in pasture grazing
on blue grass, as late as December.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
PENITENTlARY BURNS.
Three Hundred convicts in the Court
Yard Under Guard.

Yard Under Guard.
Lincoln, Neb. March 1.-The Ne
braska state penitentiary is in ruins,
and one convict is dead
Fire, which started at midnight de-
stroyed the dollhouse and the entire
main building, and the loss will prob
ably exceed 100000. The building
was practically new. The only build
ing saved was the east wing occupied
by the warden, the chapel and small
reserve cell room. Precaution was
taken to guard the prisoners who were
removed under extra guard without
difficulty.
Soldiers There.
Lieutenant Governor Savage in the
absence of Governor Dietrich has ar
ranged to have sufficient number of
the National Guard sent to the peni-
tertiary to prevent any escapes. The
prisoners will be provided for in re-
serve cell rooms in the east wing.
Fire Discovered.
The fire was discovered by Warden
Davis shortly before midnight. An
alarm was Immediately given, and the
convicts, guards and employees arous-
ed. The convicts were marshalled In
to the huge court yard where, two
hours later, they were still standing
in a long double line to the number of
nearly 300, under the espionage of a
score of armed guards patrolling on
the top of the wall surrounding the
yard.
None of the property was insured.
The origin of the fire is unknown. I'm
til nermanent ullarters can he nroyid-
ed for the eonvicts they will have to
sleep in tents.
One Body Found.
When search was made of the
ruins of the west cell house this morn
ing, the remains of George Pfleuger,
under sentence for wife murder, were
discovered in his cell. He was re-
leased with other convicts but return
ed to his cell to get some personal eff
fects.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Mrs. Nation edited a paper for one
day in Peoria, Ill. She was in the
enemy's country when she struck that
town, for verify a large share of the
whisky manufactured in this country
is made right there. If she were to
close up the distilleries of Peoria there
would be a panic in Wall street and a
drought at several other points.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
+ CATHOLICS PROTEST.
Want Modification Of Oath Subscribed
To by King.

Ottawa, Feb. 2S.-John Costigan,
Ministerialist, gave notice in House of
Commons that he would move that an
humble address be presented his maj
esty, King Edward, from the Parlia-
ment of Canada praying that he would
cause to be eliminated from the kings
oath of Office that passage which is
known as the declaration against
anssubstantiation. Costigan said
that this clause was most offensive to
the Catholics of Canada, who compris-
ed 43 per cent of the population of the
Dominion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Ottumwa jail birds have new way
of escaping from the confines of pris-
on. Instead OF prying off the bars and
damaging the city's property they
walk out thru the door. Life on the
police force is strenuous.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,)

Lucas County. ts
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he il
senior partner of the firm of +. j. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the city of Toledo.
county and state aforesaid. and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
81 N j. CHENEY. (
I Sworn to before mo aud subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
A. u. 1886. A. w. GLEASON.
SEAL s''a's 'Di'''
Halls Cntarrh Cure Is taken internally,
and acts directly OH the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimo-
malls, free.
f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o. &
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Among the candidates for alderman
is s. D. Baker, of the second ward. He
has rendered the city distinguished
service in this capacity heretofore; his
constituents are acquainted with him
and know they will have voted for a
safe man March 25. He and his neigh
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
DoWIE's BANK PRIVATE.
Cannot Be Examined BY Committee
of Illinois Legislators.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 2S.-The af-
fairs of DR.. Alexander Dowie's Zion
bank will not be investigated by the
Illinois legislature. Attorney General
Hamlin has furnished an opinion to
the legislative committee appointed to
report on the business methods and
condition of Dowie's institution, hold
ing that the committee had no power
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

bors and this means the whole of the
second ward, will see to it that Mr..
Baker has a chance to serve the city
and particularly look after their in
terests when the personnel of the next
council is known.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Monday night a store was burglar
lied and an inoffensive woman knock
ed down and robbed; Tuesday morn
ing an alleged burglar walks out OF
city jail; Wednesday nothing doing;
Thursday, plenty Of time for some.
thing strenuous to happen
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

II was in bed five weeks with the
grip-nerves shattered stomach and
and liver badly deranged. Was cured
with DR.. Miles Neryine and Nerve
and Liver Pills."-D. C. Walker, Halls
vile, o.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

There are great many people like
Professor McVey, who regard the
whipping post as barbarous, but feel
sure, nevertheless, that the paddle
would just about fit certain crimes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

George J. Flannery was relieved of
the awful pains in his head in fifteen
minutes, by the use of DR.. Miles Pain
Pills. Now he is rapidly recovering
at his home in Buffalo, N. Y.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
so 1T Is WITH PLows.

to compel the attendance of Witness
es, nor can the house take any action
to reinforce the committee as re-
suit 1t is said the committee will
meet this afternoon and vote to let the
matter drop.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

when I was Frustrated with grip
and my heart and nerves were in bad
shape, DR.. Miles Nervine and Heart
Cure gave me new life and health
Mrs. Geo. Cole. Elgin. Ills.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
AN EDUCATIONAL MEETING.
Program Issued by Superintendent
Dimmitt Today.

i County Superintendent Beniah Dim
mitt has issued a program for an ed
vocational meeting to be held Saturday
evening. March JIG, at Bladensburg.
An excellent list of topics has been ar
ranged and much good is expected to
result from this meeting. 1t will be
called to order at 1880 o'clock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Speaker Henderson is again in his
chair in the House of Representatives
after severe attack of the grip.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Mrs. A. E. Loper in the little town
of Modelia, Mimi, used DR.. Miles Pain
Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills and
was we'll in few days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
Program.

MUSIC, selected.
Teachers Reading Circle; Impor-
lance of; How it May be Made Inter.
esting." Paper, J. A. Yeager. Dis
cussion, Miss Sadie Fisher and C. w.
Burnaugh.
Glass in Reading" Miss Josephine
Murray. Discussion, questions and
criticisms on same.
School Libraries; Importance and
How to Use Them" Paper, Miss Cora
Mcneil. Discussion, w. S. Yaeger, l..
E. O'Bryan, Marion Whitmore and Lee
Barker.
How May Our Schools Be Improv-
ed? From Teachers Point of View
Paper, j. G. Murray. Discussion, Miss
Anna Sheperd and John Hankammar.
From Parents Point of View
Paper, Mrs. Mary Yeager Discus
sion, D. l.. Glass and William Smith.
From Directors Point of View
George Davidson and ]. B. Graham.
Suggestive topics for discussion.
j. Murray, Chairman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
SMALLPOX SCARE is OVER.
The Danger at eIenwood Reported to
Be Past,

Des Moines, March 1.-The board of
control has received report from DR..
F. NJ Powell, superintendent of the in
stitution for feeble minded children
lat Glenwood, to the effect the danger
from smallpox there was past Re-
Gently case of smallpox appeared
there, the patient being one of the
firemen at the institution. 1t was fear
ed for time an epidemic might re-
suit among the inmates of the school.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Rev. c. Body was in serious condi-
ton at his home in st. Paris, o., but
DR.. Miles Nervine and Nerve and
Liver Pills pulled him thru all right.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

]. C. Helfrey, foreman at the West
;nghouse factory in East Pittsburg,
had a severe attack of grip but he
used DR.. Miles Nervine and Pain Pills
and was soon back in his place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

The packing house plant in Des
Moines, it is announced. will be open
ed in April
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Recoveries, From Grip

Mrs. E. |. Masters, at her home in
Monitor, Ind. used DIR. Miles, Nervine
and Pills to cure after effects of grip.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.

For Mayor.
S. A. SPILMAN.
For Police Judge, 1
JOHN L, MOORE.
For City So icitor, :
]. E. BuRNSTEDT
For City Treasurer. .
G. f. TROTTER.
For City Auditor,
j. H. RHEEM.
For City Engineer, :
G. r. ALLEN. /,
For City Assessor,
]. T. SMITH.
For Aldermen at Large, 4
A. B. WILLIAMS. 4
T. e. BOGGS.
For Aldermen. o. i
First ward. M. L. Toland.
Second ward, S. D. Baker.
Third ward. w. H. H. Asbury.
Fourth ward, DR.. B. +. Hyatt.
Fifth ward. w. l. Peck.
Sixth ward. w. E. Cook.
Seventh ward, w. ]. Berry.