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The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28

it lay on it's side. a useless thing
more ugly than ever,
1t was the next day that Harry
Mum came walking along the street
on his way home from school. He had
gone a block out of his way in order
to see the blackened window that
marked the place of yesterdays fire,
and, like dozens of others. he saw the
lamp; but. unlike dozens of others. he
stopped and picked 1t UP because
well, because he was a boy, and boys
know the value of rubbish.
1t was not like any other lamp that
he ever had seen, and good reason.
Mrs. Dempsey's husband had been a
sailor, and he had picked up the lamp
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28

left standing, he gets no turn.
After the second player has thrown
his stone the cans are set up once
more. First play is taken turn and
turn about
The best results are obtained by u.s.
ing rather heavy stones, somewhat like
discus in shape (see Figure 81.
In order to knock more than one
can over the line it is necessary to
make the stone glance from one can
to the other. This is done by striking
the ground and the can at the same
moment, as in Figure 2.
BY this sort of play it is not only
possible to make the stone glance
from one to another, but the cans
themselves may be made to carry each
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28

and then there was silence. But for
several hours people who happened to
use the path by the stone wall went
headlong over invisible obstacles. and
then took to their heels in undignifed
haste.
AS for Harry, he had come through
the vine with no. bones broken, and
without waiting to explain things to
his mother. he made bee line for the
clay banks to get the brass lamp, for
he realized that he would need It
again.
More fun n a goat" he said to him.
self as he hurried along.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
BOYS GAMES OF
ALL THE WORLD
The Spanish Game Of J'ai-Alai.

The games which American boys
can play without much practice and
without spending much money on
equipment are so many more In num-
Der than those which the boys OF 9TH
er countries know that the American
boy may properly consider himself a
lucky boy indeed. Still there are some
lands which IL might be worth while
for the American boy 10 look into.
There IL lot Of fun IN some Of them
One Of them IL Spanish. Il has
curious name. II Is called yai-alat
This IN spanish Is pronounced - n u
We're spelled hi-s-l-i
Next 20 the two brutal sports -
Dun nghfinR and cock hRhuna apoih
Of which are fortunately against tns
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
FOR SALE BY LIPPMAN DRUG co.

when you take time to II you discover
that the answer is eighty-four pieces
of fruit.
Well, Harry tried to think of some
thing worth wishing for, but his mind
seemed to be as empty as a blown
egg, and while he was fairly trembling
in his effort to think, the smoke giant
disappeared in thin stream of smoke
that went straight up in the air for a
hundred feet and then leaped behind
cloud on the edge of the sky and
was gone.
Then Harry felt mean enough. He
looked at the apple In his hand and
was so disguised at 1t that he gave ii
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
----------s-<s -
HOW TO LIVE ON 5000 A YEAR.
Quite N Simple Matter for the
Knowing. and Thrifty Young Man.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
To the Editor of the Sun-Sir: OBJ
serving in your esteemed journal some
articles on how person can live on
$500 a year and lay up 500, l can tes-
tify that / have done so for the last
year, and / give you below an item
lied account of the proceedings:
Board and room-promised to
the balance ...... ............ 800 90
Two suits of clothes-promised to
pay the balance ...... ........ 10 90
Laundry-promised to pay the
balance COMMUNICATIONS. 10
Hats, shoes, gents wear--prom-
isde to pay the balance. IL 90
Cigars and tobacco--promised to
pay the balance .... ..... 3 90
Drinks, shows, and incidentals-
no credit .......... -............ AZ 90
Car fare, papers, etc.-no
credit ....... ................. 10 25
CLARIFYING credit :. ........,... 70
Barber and bootblack one shine
a week. shave myself -...a 8 10
Stamps. stationery and inciden-
talS ........ .s..................-. ~
IOlal ...... ....s..............-. SlSS W
Balance on hand ................ 101 90
And any young man of thrift and
prudence can do the same IL he will
only heed the simplest principles of
economy and wisely avail himself of
his opportunities. The only thing that
troubles me Is to know what to do with
he 4 nm Ia nd
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15


mentioned as candidate last year. He
did not formally enter the race, how
ever. 1t is probable that other candi-
dates will come out for this position.
The date of the convention has not
yet been determined, nor has the state
committee been called together. A
meeting of the committee is expected
in the near future. however. The
convention will be held at Des Moines
this year, and the date will probably
be about the same as last year, early
in August
There was a prospect of number
of Congressional fights in the state
early in the year, but practically all Of
these seem to be out of the! way, ex-
cept the one in the Fourth district.
There are three candidates in the field
there-G. N. Haugen, the present con-
gresham; J. e. Blythe of Mason City,
who has been candidate before, and
Duncan Rule of Mason City. The can
didacy of Mr.. Rule is not fully under
stood, but is believed by some of the
politicians from that district to be in
the interests of Congressman Haugen.
There seems to be no likelihood of
any fights in the other districts, as all
of the candidates have withdrawn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
NEW FARM MACHINE
Invented and Manufactured by an
Ottumwa Man.
ALVIN HoDGsoN, THE INVENTOR
One of the Best Machines on the Mar
ket of Its kinds Practical, Econ
omicaI and Will Last Life Time
Every Farmer Should Have One.

Alvin Hodgson of South Ottumwa,
corner Schuyler St. and Finley avenue,
has just patented machine which
will prove to be one OF the best imple-
ments of its kind for the farmer ever
put on the market. 1t is called Hodg-
sons Common Sense Farm and Hay
Derrick, and is just what it's name
says it is, derrick for use on the
farm. The cup which appears in this
article shows the machine set up
ready for operation. All the heavy
work on the farm which formerly re-
CURED the united efforts of all the men
in the vicinity, as we'll as a team or
two, can now be done with ease by
one man. The derrick is so built that
it can be easily moved from place to
place about the farm, is simple in coz
struction and yet strong enough to
meet any strain which may be made
on it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
TO BEGIN CAMPAING.
Important Iowa State Offices Are to
Be Filled.


Des Moines, April 14-State poll
tics are rapidly commencing to warm
I'D in Iowa, and now that the legis-
lature has adjourned the politicians
will begin to organize in every county
in the state. The strife will not be as
bitter as it was last summer, as no
very important places are to be filled
over which there are contests.
The officers to be chosen are secre-
tary of state, treasurer of state, audi
tor of state, attorney general, railroad
commissioner judge of the supreme
court, clerk of the supreme court and
supreme court reporter. For secre-
tary of state, w. D. Martin Of Adail
county will be renominated without
opposition. G. S. Gilbertson of Whine
bago county will be renominated
treasurer of state. G. w. Mullen of
Blackhawk county will be renominat
cd attorney general and Scott M.Ladd
of O'Brien county will be renominate6
Judge of the supreme court.
There will probably be contest oy
err the office of state auditor. Franz
r. Merriam, who, at present holds tha'
position, will not be candidate FOL
denomination, having already seryet
two terms. B. F. Carroll of Davis
county is considered the leading can
didate for the place, although he is D!
no means certain Of being nominated
Much depends upon the attitude o
Fred A. Bennett of Sioux City, who has
been mentioned as candidate, blu
has made no formal announcement
should he be candidate he woult
have the support of the northwest ans
Of the Cummins faction to large de
gree. Carroll is also classed as
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
/. o. o. F. Celebration.

On account of the l. o. o. F. celebra.
ton at Cedar Rapids on April 25th, the
Chicago, Milwaukee &c st. Paul Ry
will sell excursion tickets on that dafe
only, good returning same date, at
greatly reduced rates. The program
will be of great interest to members of
the order and the parades commencing
at 1870 p. m. of interest to the public
ALSO Rate from Ottumwa $1.75. Spe-
cial train leaves Ottumwa z a. m. Re-
turning special train leaves Cedar Rap.
ids at 1890 p. m.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
ExlLED FOR BRAVERY.
Story of Adam BiihIer, Formerly of
Eddyville.

Eddyvile.
Forced into exile from his fatherland
to escape the death of traitor and a
coward, Adam Biihler, who for several
years was resident of Eddyville came
to America during the Franco-Prussian
war years ago. Rewarded by choice
between exile and death for breaking
one of the iron-clad rules of the Ger
man army under Bismarl, the German
soldier became silent and almost mo-
rose. Adam Biihler, the butcher-as
such he was known for years in the
little town of Eddyville. People met
him in business way every day and
never knew that he had past. How
ever, in a moment of confidence he re-
lated his story to friend and finally,
after he had left Eddyville and return
ed to Germany, having had his rights
as a citizen re-established, the tale be.
came public property He has been
dead some time now, but the story has
recently been revived at his old home
RiihIer's Story.
In an early period of the Franco
Prussian war regiment commanded
by the Crown Prince Frederick OF
Prussia was encamped on the west
bank of the Rhine in the valley of 9
small tributary stream. The troops
were bound for Paris, but had halted
in their expedition to await reinforce
ments. There had been one or two
slight skirmishes with the French 6
short time before, and guards had beer
posted on the sides and submits Of
two hills that hemmed in the valley or
either side. Stationed upon the very
highest point Of one of these, whence
he had view of the surrounding coun
try for many miles, was Adam Biihler
He could hear, far down in the valley
laughter and shouting, for the soldiers
fancying security from attack, hat
given themselves up to revelry. HI
could discern the white tents of thu
officers, and the little rivulet flashing
in the sun. But in the opposite direc
ton there was no sound, nothing was
to be seen-only the monotonous hills
green in the foreground, then hazy
then lost in the distance. Back ant
forth, to and fro, he paced, stopping
now and then to rest upon a stone
now gazing towards the camp ant
longing for the hour when the relic
should come, now scanning the hill!
for some sign of the enemy.
"Leave your post under no circum
stances whatever" These were hi
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Other Pleas Entered.

P. J. Collins, who is indicted on the
charge of cheating and obtaining mon.
ey under false pretenses, was today
arraigned in district court and said
that he was indicted by his right
name. He entered plea of not
guilty.
Thomas Slattery, represented by
Cass Hendershott, pleaded not guilty
to the charge of burglary, and asked
that he have separate trial. He is
indicted together with Roy ingalls,
the two boys being charged with
breaking into the temporary drug
store of A. L. Reynolds, in the Eas
End, and stealing merchandise.
Owing to a mistake in last evenings
Courier the statement was made tina
Michael Schwartz was indicted OF
the charge of maintaining nuisance
This was an error, as Mr.. Schwartz
was not included among those indict
| ed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Cttumwans Negotiating for Inter
est in Oregon Monarch Mine.
DEAL YBECLOSED WITHIN A MONTH
Much Depends on Report of B. F..
Suits, Who Is at Present lnvesti-
eating the Proposition - smelter
Deal Will be Treated the Same.

1t is learned from good authority
that the smelter deal which B. F..
Suits is at present investigating in
Sumpter, Oregon, with the view to
placing of considerable Ottumwa cap
ital there, is but part and really on
ly side issue to the main proposition
that is being considered by the capt.
talists of this city. Should the report
of Mr.. Suits on the conditions which
exist in that country be favorable it
is stated that within the next thirty
days a deal will probably be closed
with the Ottumwa syndicate whereby
it will come into possession of con-
siderable interest in one of the best
mining prospects in that state and
the smelter which is to be erected in
Sumpter and controlled by Ottumwa
capital is but a side issue of the form,
er plan. c. A. Besser, Of Mt. Pleas
ant, the promoter of the mine and
smelter scheme among the citizens
was in the city last evening on his way
to Hedrick and it was learned that tbs
Ottumwans are merely waiting to heal
Mr.. Suits report concerning the prop
osition before the deal is finally
closed.
The Oregon Monarch Mine.
If the report of Mr.. Suits after his
Investigation of the mine and mining
interests in that state is favorable i
is almost certainty that within the
next few weeks five Ottumwans togeth
er with Mr.. Besser will close a dea
whereby they will come into posses
sion of one-fifth interest in the Ore
oop Moporob Gold MINING Co which
is incorporated with capital stock o
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15

Mr. Hodgson, in speaking OF his ma
chine, says that it will fill long felt
want among the farmers and to prove
this mentions a few of the many uses
to which it can be put in an instant's
time.
He speaks only of the ordinary
calls which will be made on it such as
loading or unloading hay racks and
wagon boxes, hay, lumber or any
heavy farm machinery, taking or
putting barrels of salt or cider, either
on or off the wagon, for taking out or
putting in pumps, and mentions that it
| is Invaluable in cleaning out wells.
| Farmers who do their own butcher
ing will find the derrick an indispen-
sable article, when it comes to the
work of scalding hogs, and hanging
them up to be cut up. 1t combines
two good features in this respect,
namely: Ease and speed in handling
the carcass. In the field it can be
used for stacking either hay or straw,
or loading on or off the wagon or into
the hay now These are simply every
day uses to which the machine can be
put. 1t saves time and strength, and
is geared so that one man or boy can
| do the work of many, without any ex-
ira trouble or expense. 1t is practical
strongly built,and once used, will
prove itself the best investment any
farmer can make.
4 The machines are manufactured at
Lindsey's Handle Factory in this city
are guaranteed to do just exactly
what Mr.. Hodgson claims for them OF
the money will be cheerfully refund
ed. For prices or any further inform
alton address A. Hodgson, South OF
tumwa, or his agents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15

$1,500000. The Oregon Monarch
mine is located near Sumpter Oregon
in one of the richest mining districts
in the country. 1t comprises an area
of five claims and running through
its territory are three twelve foot
veins. These veins are the same it
is claimed that are to be found in the
Red Boy mine, which joins the Ore
gon Monarch, and the former has
proven to be one of the richest mines
in the country. 1t is stated that the
Red Boy, which has been worked
quite extensively has turned out ore
at the depth of 500 feet which has
assayed $4,000 per ton. Only the
best results have thus far been OBJ
tanned from the Oregon Monarch and
it is claimed to be one of the very
best prospects in that territory.
The Smelter.
The smelter, which it is proposed
controlled by Ottumwa capital if the
present plans are realized. OF the
100000 which the smelter will cost
there will be $4,000 of it placed in
Iowa and according to present ar
rangements one-third of the latter
sum has been placed in Burlington
and the remaining $4,000 will be OF
tumwa capital securing for the pro
ject controlling interest among the
citizens of Ottumwa. There is at
present states Mr.. Besser, no smelter
in the state of Oregon and all the gold
that is mined has to be shipped into
Washington or Utah for smelling
which adds to the cost of production
for freight alone on an average of 81
per ton. So favorable has the pro-
iect of erecting smelter in Sumpter
been among the mine owners in that
section of the country that they have
given donations as bonuses for the
construction of a smelter in the state
and there has already been contract
made with the mines whereby they
are to furnish certain amount of ore
to the smelter every day for three
years. The smelter to be erected will
be built on latest and best plans and
will have capacity of about 200 tons
per day on the start.
TIC Get Bank Interest.
Aside from the interest in the
SuleiLGE Tie olLuluWd lIISIeSlS- are, II
is stated to secure half interest ir
bank that is to be capitalized as 6
national state institution with 6
capital of at least $4,000.
Plan of Local Men.
AS nearly as can be determined i
is the intention of those interested
in those two projects to hold con
ference as soon as Mr.. SHUTS return
!, from this trip of inspection. At thi
time they will hear the report iron
| Mr. Suits, and upon his report of TIL
situation will largely rest the resul
of their final action. Should the dea
be consummated it is probable tina
there will be several officers an
directors of the concern in Ottumwa
From present indications it is pre-
bable that B. F. Suits will receive
dictatorship of the Monarch Col
Mining Co. Chris Haw has ais
been mentioned in this connection bu
| there seems to be desire to reserv
him for the presidency of the Smelte
company. There will probably be on
or two other officers located in Ottun
wa, but as yet there seems to be n
Indication as to who they will be.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15

The independence Presbyterian
church is now free of debt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
cRAMBLET is BETTER.
Boy Who Was Injured by a Mule at
MunterviIIe Is Improving.

From Mondays Daily.
Clarence Cramblet, Of Munterville,
who was dragged by mule and seri-
ously injured few weeks ago, is re-
ported to be improving slowly. Yester,
day he passed through an operation in
which two inches of the big bone of
his right leg was taken out and today
is said to be getting along very nicely.
Young Cramblet, while trying to lead
a mule in from the pasture a few
weeks ago, was dragged for consider
able distance and so seriously injured
doubts were entertained for his recov-
cry, but from present conditions his
recovery seems almost assured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
FORMER oTTuMwAN DEAD.
r. c. Abbey Passed Away in Los An
qeIes Monday.

Word has been received in this city
of the death of Ralph G. Abbey, which
occurred Monday in Los Angeles, Cal
ifornia. Mr.. Abbey is the son of Chas.
Abbey, who resides northeast of this
city, on the Dahlonega road. He was
quite well known among many of the
young men of OttumWa and especially
among the printers. His death was
occasioned by consumption. Mr.. Alb
hey left this city about a year ago for
California
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
PROPOSITION DEFEATED.
Matter of Uniformity of Text Book
Viewed With Disfavor.

The board of supervisors has can,
vassed the vote which was cast in the
country districts of the country some
time ago, and announces that the re
suit is 245 for and 325 against the
proposition for uniformity of school,
texts books. This leaves the matter
of text books as it is and always has
been.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15

Cummins man, as he worked for Cum
Minis last year. There is some doubt
as TO what faction he is aligned with
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Eva Bliss Says She Did Not Murder
Rolla HoudyshelI.

tFrom Saturdays Daily.l
Eva Bliss, who was indicted few
days ago on the charge of murder in
the second degree, and who is alleged
to have shot Rolla Houdyshell during
February at her own home in the
Smoky Row district of this city, was
brought before Judge Vermillion late
yesterday afternoon and testified that
she was indicted by her right name
She is represented by Attorney B. w
Scott, who, in her behalf, entered g
plea of not guilty to the charge Of
murder.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Amos Brandt in the Field.

at present.
Amos Brandt in the Field.
Captain Amos Brandt of Des Moines
is also a candidate. Mr. Brandt is at
present deputy auditor. His chances
of nomination would be excellent were
it not for the fact that Governor Cum
Minis is a resident of Des Moines, and
it is not probable that the rest of the
state would permit another state Off
Ger to be nominated from here this
year. Other candidates may come
out before the convention is called,
but it is rather late for announce
ments, especially of men who have
not been mentioned in connection
with the place.
There will be numerous candidates
for clerk Of the supreme court and for
supreme court reporter. The present
clerk, c. T. Jones, will be a candidate
for denomination, and there will be
about a dozen candidates in the field
against him. For supreme court re.
porter B. I. Salinger of Carroll county
is candidate, and will have strong op.
| position from a number Of candidates
He may be elected, however, as he has
a strong following in all parts of the
state, and is a good organizer. He
won out in fight before the legisla
| ture, where an attempt was made tc
make the Office appointive. 1t is re
garded as probable that the fight fol
supreme court reporter will be one OF
the bitterest of the campaign
For railroad commissioner f. A
Dawson of Waverly will be a candi
date to succeed himself. He will have
opposition in the person of N. S
Ketchum of Marshalltown, who was q
| candidate two years ago, and also was
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Low Rates to Minnesota and the Da-
kotaS,

On April Is, % and 20, the G., M. &
st. P. R'y will have on sale tickets to
several points in the above-named
states at reduced rates. For particu-
lars call on, A. J. Packard, Agent.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1902-01-24
Ri Cr6ditO de San Juan
EN- LOS ESTADOs UN!DOs.

Gno de los bancos de mas cy6di-
to y dinero de los Estados Unidos, y
ell mismo que fgur6 como segundo
pOstor en- la cOmpra de bono de Sn.
JuaU, offe3ieudo una prima de $16,
COO sObre el valor de lbs b0nos q la
par, esc.iba al Alcsl le de esta ciu-
dad, 10 siguiente:
S4o Ie agredecerls mu h que
I'd. no enviara inf9rmes references
q la vente de 100000 de bonos de la
ciuda3: Lo que desearfa sAber, ST
I'd. me complace, es 81 It's bonos SO
vendieron q una sola C. Sd 6 81 fue-
ron compradls por un sindicato.
Nos inclinamos a Greer que los bonos
fueron comprados por varias casas
en- participation, y 81 asi ha ocurri-
do deseariemOs que Cd. nos 10 indi-
cara. ST los bonos no han sido to-
mados y pagados, segdn contrato,
I'd, puede 81 Q parece bien, tomar
como buena nueStra proposition Y
nosotros cumpliramCs con los termi
nos de la v9nts, hacienda un dep6si-
to, bien directamente a I'd, 6 & su
cueuts en- New York, en- Ia posibili
dad de que algo Ocurra que impida
que los bonos sean tomadOs y paga-
doss
Esta es una demonstration palpa-
BILE del gran cr6dito de que gozs Ia
cudad de San Juan en- les Estadcs
UnidoS