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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
ABOUT HAzING.

It is gratifying to know that the
court of inquiry convened by the pres
ident for the investigation of the treat
ment of former Cadet Oscar Booz at
the military academy at West Point,
finds that the death of Booz was not
the result of hazing, as was widely re-
ported in the press at the time. The
finding of the court is as follows:
''While there is no doubt that Cadet
Booz was forced into a fistic encoun.
ter, was severely hazed, was required
to take small doses of tropical pepper
sauce, and had at least on one occa.
sion few drops of grease from light.
ed candle dropped on his bare feet. a
careful examination of the testimony
elected does not disclose any proof
that he, while at the military academy
received any personal permanent in
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
Phillips, the Daring specu-
lator, Nearly Swamped.
HE PUTS UP BIG MARGINS
Call Made for $4,000 Which is Re-
sponded to-Speculators Endeavor
to Break the Young Corn Kings
Bank Roll, Without Success.

Chicago, April 3-George E. Phillips,
a daring speculator,. passed the crisis
in his career on the board of trade to-
day. Monday he put up 100000 adj
ditional margins, and yesterday it was
reported another call was to be made
today, and that tremendous on
slaught, calculated to force him to the
wall, would be made by big operators.
At the opening of the market today
Phillips produced the 100000 addition
al margin and the attack began. He
reiterated from the wheat pit after sell
ing 100000 bushels of corn for May
delivery at an average loss of one and
one-half cents per bushel. The corn
market in which Phillips is said to be
interested to the extent of 100000
bushels broke 34@1A at the opening
The volume of business the first ten
minutes was enormous, but the mar
ket received the support of Phillips,
who absorbed the heavy lines thru
brokers. After the first outburst the
trade became less excited and prices
receded.
Oats Attacked.
In oats the attack was also fierce
but again Phillips, holding line es
timated at 100000 bushels, defend
ed himself with great spirit, the open
ing loss of half cent being nearly al
recovered during the first hour.
Other markets were weakened yes
terday by the bears in preparation fol
the fight here today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
AGUiNALDo.

The fact that Aguinaldo readily took
the oath of allegiance after he had
been fully informed of the situation
as between the Filipinos and the gov
eminent of the United States, clinches
the statement that he would have TAX
en- that action much sooner had he al
lowed his hot Malay blood to cool and
looked ahead to the welfare of his COM
patriots.
1t may be fairly said that Aguinaldo
never thoroly understood the situation,
judging at this distance and from the
facts at hand He believed, when the
American forces landed in Manila and
sunk Montejo's fleet that an arch an
gel had appeared; force that would
destroy the yoke of Spain and leave
the untutored natives to themselves.
Aguinaldo might have become imbued
with the idea that he was statesman
and was capable of guiding the des-
TIMES of the millions of little brown
men with no more friction than is us
ually attended in this or any other
country with similar laws and people
of the same temperament. 1t might
be said that Aguinaldo did not know
the magnitude of the undertaking and
when he found that his supposed white
allies had come to help him and his
people govern themselves, he took UNI
bragg at one, like spoiled child, rails
ed an army and commenced to fight his
deIiverers, who in almost an instant
had become his enemies, according to
his reasoning. From this time for
ward the story has not been told in
detail, but enough of it is known to
warrant the assertion that Aguinaldo
when he was taken, was glad that he
had fallen into the hands of United
\ States soldiers, and doubtless is now in
q happier frame of mind with the
promises of happiness that are held
out, to his people, even if he is to have
no important voice in their govern
ment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

Tax petition of Mrs. L.. Campbell for
reduction Of assessment rejected on
account of the board having no juris-
diction. Quarterly reports of Geo. H.
Smith, county recorder; H. w. Mich
ael, county clerk; l. H. Hammond,
county auditor, and o. l.. Campbell,
j. P, Center township, and c. A. Hyatt
overseer of the poor, Ottumwa, ap-
proved. Balance of the day was de-
voted to the examination of claims
The board adjourned to meet April 8,
1901. j. M. Elder Chairman.
Attest: l. H. Hammond,
| County Auditor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
MINERS CELEBRATE.
The Eieht-hour Day the Occasion at
Keb

Keb, April 3.-The celebration of
the Inauguration of the eight-hour day
was a decided success in this place
Monday The miners assembled at
their hall on Main street at $3.50
o'clock President Henry Davis call
ed the roll, the affirmative answers
received showing large number
present. Owing to the muddy condi-
ton of the roads the parade which
was scheduled to take place, was not
carried out. At II o'clock Squire
John Haddow called the meeting to
order after an excellent address on
the subject of the eight-hour day. The
chairman then introduced NJ A. Baker
of Ottumwa, who delivered an address
on socialism. The speaker showed
that this doctrine is the panacea for all
i'll, from start to finish. At night
concert was held in the school house,
led by Prof. Joseph Reese. He was
ably assisted by the mandolin club,
which dispensed choice music. A
dance was also held in Bagnall's hall,
which was largely attended. Every
body enjoyed themselves at all the
meetings. 1t can truly be said there
was hot time in this town that
night
T William Shelton, formerly one of
| the; miners at this place, has gone to
Monroe county, where he expects to
reside.
w. E. Williams, manager of the
mines, is still confined to his bed with
| illness.
Fred Reese, of Madrid, visited with
his parents at this place this week.
Mr.. Reese is the patentee of an i'm
proved buckle and has made arrange
ments to have them manufactured.
Miss Rosa Dixon, of Colfax, visited
with friends in town this week.
George Holt, the courteous book
keeper at the company store, present
ed his wife with new sewing machine
! this week.
Mrs. Margaret Phillips, who has
been i'll, is now convalescing.
Farmers say the roads are in the
worst condition they have ever seen
them. Four horses are frequently
seen pulling an empty wagon.
l School began here Tuesday with
Misses Anita and Rosa Riley in
charge.
William Reese, a coal operator OF
Dallas county, spent Sunday at the
home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Reese, in this place.
Mrs. Conville spent few days in
Lucas this week at the home of he1
son John.
Robert Faulkes and son Thomas
and Allen Delay have secured posi-
lions in the mines at Hilton and
started to work Monday.
The miners again showed theil
kindness of heart Wednesday by TAX
ing up collection for the benefit o.
Samuel Blair, who has been i'll.
The following members of the or
der of Foresters at this place attend
ed meeting of the order in Eldor
Saturday evening: John Barnes, All
: thur Devlin, William Simpson, James
Ferguson, Adam Long, Frank Smith
John Frederickson and George
, Smith.
Miss Sarah Erickson, of Foster, /.
, spending this week in this place, Wis
/ iting relatives.
! Mrs. Adam Long is on the sick list
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

Bishop Alexander Waters claims
that as per cent of the illiteracy of the
negro race in the United States has
been eliminated since the date OF
emancipation. The negroes have rails
ed for educational purposes during
that period the sum of $13,065,0 900
They have accumulated in church prop
erty, $40,OO0,O0O; in school property
SIS 100000. They have 100000 farms
valued at 1925, 100000, with personal
property worth S165,OO0,ooo. There
are now 100000 negro children in the
public schools, $4,000 in higher insti
buttons, 10000 learning trades and 80,
900 who are engaged in teaching.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
THE NEW CITY ADMINISTRATION

[From Tuesdays Daily.l
Mayor Picker and the new demo
cratic administration was inaugurated
an in the council and the democratic
organization in this city will properly
be held responsible for the actions of
the new administration. If the new
officers are wise, and we certainly hope
they are, they will disregard matters
of mere partisan politics in seeking
munity. If they do this they should
have the hearty encouragement of citi-
zens generally. The new mayor will
have many opportunities to exercise
his powers for the betterment of this
community. Without taking any &C
ton that may be termed adopting a
"closed town" policy, he may, if he
chooses so to do, close the bawdy
houses which flourish freely in the
downtown district. He may cause
the saloons to obey the law, and abol-
ish their wine rooms. He can, at
least confine the gamblers in a limited
district where they may be under po-
lice surveillance, and while he is do,
Ing this he should not hesitate to in,
struct his patrolmen to close all
houses where boys are permitted to
engage in gambling. 1t would be
much better if the new mayor would
Z conclude to close all places of vice
but if he does not care to pursue this
policy, the restrictions will be CRATE
fully accepted by the people.
We are all citizens of Ottumwa and
In every earnest and sincere effort or
the part of the new administration tc
better conditions in this city and fur
ther the best interest of the commun
ity all citizens should heartily unit
in doing what they can.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

Ottumwa's industrial growth during
the past few years has been gratifying
and is due entirely to the natural re-
sources that abound in this section to-
gether with the hustle exhibited by
her enterprising citizens setting
forth the advantages that exist. 1t is
devoutly to be hoped that the new
business mems organization for the
furtherance of projects intended to
benefit the city will pull together and
that their pulling may result in sub
stantial benefit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

The decision of the court of ap-
peals of Kentucky granting new trials
to Caleb Powers and James Howard,
sentenced to death as alleged princi.
pal and accessory respectively in the
Goebel assassination indicates that the
higher tribunal is disposed to give the
accused a chance for fair trial, what.
ever the lower courts may do. I'm.
fortunately the court of appeals diyid
ed ON party lines, the four republican
judges uniting in the decision and the
three democratic judges dissenting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

Germany, there are no two men on
the face of this earth who have en-
trusted to them such power as the
people have vested in Senator Allison
and Speaker Henderson. Never before
in the history of our republic have
two men from the same state held
Isuch power much less two men liv-
ing in the same county, the same
town, and almost in the same voting
precinct. Sneaker Henderson, in the
house, and Senator Allison in the SEN
ate committee on finance, have the
power of deciding how revenues shall
be raised, and what form of taxation
shall prevail, in minute details. They
also have control of all appropria
lions, because the speaker has power
to direct appropriations in the house
while Senator Allison, as chairman
of the senate committee on appropria
lions, has control OF the appropria
lions in the senate. OF course, the
outward manifestations of control are
different. Every one knows that the
speaker has this power and response
bility in the house; but Senator Ali
son Yields his power in a mild, advis
DRY capacity; but it is real power
just the same"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

Alarmists, who have been led to
belief that the world is growing worst
instead of better, are respectfully re-
ferred to the following table showing
very heavy increase in the member
ship in the churches of the United
States during the past ten years. This
increase is greater in proportion than
the increase in population, and shows
that the churches are doing a great
deal of EVANGELICAL work:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
TO STOP MULE SHIPMENT.
Beers Begin Injunction Suit in New
Orleans Court.

New Orleans, La, April 3.-Proceed-
ings were broughtin the United States
court here yesterday by representa-
,tives of the Beers to prevent the sail
ing of the steamship Anglo-Australian
loaded with mules consigned to the
British in South Africa. Judge Par
lange, after reading the petition, is
sued an order requiring the defend
ants in the case to show cause on APP
ril why preliminary Injunction
should not be granted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
The information from

The information from Collector
Kemble that the department of inter.
nal revenue has rescinded the order
removing the deputy collectorship
from Ottumwa is very gratifying
Users of revenue stamps, and ma.
jority of the male population of this
city is in this class, greatly appre
ciate the efforts made to retain the
Office from the standpoint of convent
ence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

If Archbishop Keane, of the Catholic
see of Dubuque. is correctly reported,
his denunciation of the liquor traffic is
one of the most scathing that we have
ever read. 1t seems to be question
in the cities of Iowa whether the liquor
traffic shall control the people or the
people control the liquor traffic. The
vigorous archbishop evidently has
opinions of his own on this question
and believes that the public should do
the controlling.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

A girl won the oratorical prize at the
University of Wisconsin contest and
the boys are beginning to wonder if
the prophet was not right when he
dropped the remark that silence is a
most admirable thing in women.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

Iowa beats the world on corn and
hogs but not content with prosperity
on the top crust Divine Providence
has seen fit to enrich the state with
both coal and oil. Saturday oil was
struck near Spencer in large quanti-
ties. Iowa is all right, and we take
no stock in an inquiry suggesting that
there is anything the matter with
Iowa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

The alarming statement is made
that wireless telegraphy will deprive
many faithful and deserving carrier
pigeons of employment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

The following tabulation showing the
mileage and assessment of railroad
property in the county was approved
and ordered made part of the super
visors' minutes:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
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, 1901-04-04

After examination of claims the
board adjourned to meet Tuesday,
April 2, at $50 a. m.
J. M. Elder, Chairman.
Attest: L. H. Hammond,
County Auditor.
Proceedings of the board of super
visors April I'd, 1901, being the second
day of the April session.
Board met, all members present.
Minutes of last days session read and
approved.
There being a vacancy in the Office
of constable Columbia township, the
board appointed Thomas McLain to
fill the vacancy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

Ex-Mayor Harrison seems to have
"Picklerized" Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

V. S. Green, aged %, an osteopath
student at Des Moines, was drowned
while hunting ducks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

jury, or that his treatment at that
place had any causative relation to the
disease, tuberculosis, from which he
died more than two years afterward."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04

H
certify foregoing
visors' minutes of Wapelo County,
H. HAMMOND,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
Founded 9th August, 1s4s.

Published sen,-weekly OH Tuesdays aud
Thursdays.
Office: III South Market Street
Telephone editorial or business Office No A.
Address the Courier Printing Co., Ottunlwa, Ia
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
Board Proceedings.

Board Proceedings.
Proceedings of the board OF supervl-
sors, April LIST. 1901, being the hrst
day of the April session.
Board met, all members present.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION STATION.
A J. Packard, Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & ST. PAUL.

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & ST. PAUL.
Arrive. Depart.
Chicago, Dubuque &
Chicago, Cedar Rapids,
Kansas City & South
Freight trains depart south ZOO a. M,
1900 p. M, north bI:15 a. M, b10:30 q. m.
aDaily. bExcept Sunday dExcept Mon
day.
! freight trains arrive at and depart from
Ottumwa Junction.
WABASH.
Arrive. Depart
Kansas City & St.Louis a6:15am aS:56 pm
Kansas City & st. Louis a7:00 pm as:4O am
| Freight trains carrying passengers be.
tween Ottumwa and Moulton:
Fast freight 80. ..a12:10 pm az 80 pm
Local freight ....... bS:00 pm $500 am
| aDaily. bExcept Sunday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY.

Time of trains carrying passengers at
Hedrick, Iowa. Effective Nov. IL, 1900.
Going North.
No. 3St. Paul Express daily. lib m
No. 5-Mason City Mail (Ex. SUM 1926 p m
No. Way Freight tex. SUM-. 500 D m
Going South. =
No. Peoria Mail lex. SUM. 10 m
No: 4 Peoria Express ldaily).,.. 2:55 a m
Coupon tickets on sale to all points in the
United States, Canada. and Mexico. For
rates Ggo f9 4 ETY. call o. a Rarnv
Cen Pass & Tkt. Agt., Agent.
Marshalltown. Iowa, Hedrlck. ID.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS AND
NORTHERN.
Trains arrive and depart from Burlinp.
ton, Iowa, as follows:
Going North. Leave Going South. Arrive.
Pass BIB 1926 a IN Pass 4b 1858 u m
Pass ga 9:07 pm Pass. Ga 6:35 am
Pass lob 1875 pm Pass 1Sb 1:2O pm
Frt-- 72b 9:8o am
a-Daily. b,Daily except Sunday. d.
Daily except Monday.
John G. Farmer.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
laily Courier, / year, by mail $500
Daily Courier, year, by carrier. 600
Semi-Weekly Courier, year $50. l.5O
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-29
THE SEVENTH NATIONAL.
omcers Not TO Be Prosecuted-Re-
organization May Be Effected.

New York. June 29-United States
Commissioner Shields said today that
the evidence submitted by certain per-
sons looking to prosecution of the off,
cers of the Seventh National Bank was
not sufficient to justify him in issuing
the warrants
AT conference of a number of Lead
ing stockholders of the Seventh Nation
al Bank last night. it was decided to re-
organize the bank and continue the bus
mess provided such action met With the
approval of the stockholders as body.
The stockholders will be called upon for
an assessment of one hundred per cent
upon their holdings.
The complaint on which the warrant
is asked alleged over certifcation of q
check for 100000 drawn on the Seventh
the order of the National Park bank.
The attorneys for the applicants for the
warrant We're given until Monday to
present additional evidence.
An expert accountant Is at work to-
day on the books of Henry Marquand &
Co. for the purpose of finding out the
extent of their liabilities and assets
Frank Sullivan Smith. receiver. said in
all probability no schedule could be filed
or any statement be made for several
days yet. Smith declined to make an
estimate of the assets and liabilities,
saying he was not in position to do -
When asked in regard, Ia the report to
the effect that the liabilities would
reach eight millions, he said he did not
believe they would come anywhere near
such a figure
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-29
Come ant snvannnln.

Savannah, Ca, June 29.-Gen. Maxine
Gomez and his party were in Savannah
yesterday for short time en- route to
Washington. The train had scarcely
stopped when the travellers stepped out
The whole party crossed the railroad to
the platform. Gen. Woods secretary,
who is accompanying the general,
looked around bewildered. He threw
out some suggestions in Spanish and
said in English:
1T was looking for a lager beer sa-
loon"
ut did not take long for the visitors
to find one, and soon three foam-topped
stems stood before the party. The bev-
crage was soon disposed of and seemed
to touch the spot in the Cuban breasts.
The general refused to talk about his
trip, but after shaking his thirst he was
asked. thru the secretary. If he expected
TO be made president OF the Cuban re-
public. There We're several passages at
arms in the Spanish language before the
answer was framed for publication
.'The general says" said the senor,
that he has been fighting man. He
fought for Cuba, and now that the fight
ing Is over he is not in politics.
That was the extent to which glass
OF American lager had loosened the
fighting generals tongue. He would say
no more
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-29
some Interesting Contents for the
COUNTY offices.


Special to Times Republican.
Spencer. June 29.-There Will be some
interesting political contests in the re-
publican ranks in Clay county this fall.
There are two candidates for the coun-
ty superintendent job, T. r. Amli,t
ard Fl. F. Fillmore, both men of ex-
perience. and also two each for the Off
lces of sheriff and county treasurer. Fos
sheriff. j. II Price will run against
John B. Lewis. who has held the Office
for a great many years and is the old
est sheriff in point of service in the
whole state. He has had somewhat of
a monopoly on the sheriff's office and
has served the county we'll, but as Mr..
Price Is also good man and has PLENTY
Of friends, the contest between the two
will become quite interesting before the
campaign is over. For treasurer, John
McWhirter. of Everly, will contest witn
Jasper Messenger. the latter having held
the office for two terms and now rum
ring for the third time. AS the demo-
cratic party is merely name in this
county, no candidates from that die
organized body have as yet appeared.