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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
Courts Opinion.

The court in it's opinion, containing
10. 900 words, declared that this meth
cd of contracting for public works does
not create a debt, so therefore it may
be entered into despite the debts of
the city. The court says the case is
fairly within the limits of permissible
contracts and that the statutes author
lie the construction of waterworks,
the creation of special fund to meet
expense, exempts the general revenue
from all liability from such expense,
and that the city has formally accept
ed the terms of the statute and let the
contract for the construction Of the
works, and that special fund author
lied by statute has been duly created.
The scheme or plan of taxation is
fixed, definite and certain, and the di,
version of money thus arising to any
other purpose is prohibited.
Public Good Paramount.
"The electors says the court, have
ratified the contract by popular vote
and the end sought to be accomplish
ed by such enterprise is one of pub
lie utility and we find no good reason
to Condemn it, as an unconstitutional
exercise of municipal power
The court declares the right to con
struct works of public utility is OF
great Importance and should not be
embarrassed or rendered nugatory by
strained or technical construction o.
the constitution or statutes. This de
rision will relieve nearly every city il
the state of embarrassment caused b!
the debt limitation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
CARRIED TOO MUCH POWDER.
Stranger Arrested in London With
Much Explosive.

Much Explosive.
London, Oct. 25.-The Sun prints an
unconfirmed story of the arrest of a
foreigner near stand on the south
side of the river with two pounds of a
suspicious powdery substance in his
possession. The Sun says: George
Martin, clergyman, was remanded
at the Southwark police court today,
charged with having one pound of gun
powder in his possession, with felon-
ious intent
The arrested clergyman proved to
be a religious enthusiast who objected
to the erection of stand around St
Georges church. He will probably be
placed in an asylum.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
scoRN TRUCE AND STRIKE.
Morgan & Wright Employees Refuse t.
Arbitrate.

Chicago, October 25.-The 700 en-
ployes of Morgan & Wright struck last
night because the firm refused to ac-
cept their judgment as to what work
men should be laid off during the dull
seasons of the year. The strike was
opposed by the Chicago Federation of
Labor after the company had offered
| to arbitrate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
ENGLIsHMEN HoNoREp.
Receive Coronation War Honors From
King Edward.

London. Oct. 24.--Nearly 400 reci--
pients OF coronation of war honors
were invested by King Edward at
Buckingham Palace today with the
unusual ceremony. All OF the great
officers Of state We're present The
scene was particularly brilliant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28

erosion DIVISION. Nothing is known
regarding other possible or probable
changes.
A representative of the Courier to-
day interviewed Mr.. Young in this
city. Although Mr.. Young would not
say that the appointment has been
made he would not deny that he is to
go to Creston. From another source
it is learned tina the information con-
tanned in the telegram above is true,
and that on November 1, Mr.. Young,
who has been in Ottumwa for thirteen
years, will take up his duties as chief
dispatcher at Creston.
A Merited Promotion.
No man in the employ of the Bur-
lington is more worthy of the trust i'm
posed upon Mr.. Young than is he
Careful almost to fault, he has con
Quoted the onerous work imposed up
on him as dispatcher for several
years, and has a record of which any
man might be proud. He has proved
himself equal to emergencies on sew,
eral occasions, and in short, is one of
the most valuable employees of the
Burlington in it's telegraph service.
For Twenty-seven Years.
Mr.. Young has been in the employ OF
the Burlington for twenty-seven years
He commenced his railroad career as
messenger hoy at Abba in 1875 ami be
came operator at the same place in
1879. He worked at various stations
along the Iowa lines of the Burlington
until 1883, when lie was transferred t.
Ottumwa. For several years he ha6
the third trick, from midnight until !
a. M, and since the transferral Of D. A
Criswell formerly of Ottun,wa, to Bur
| lington as chief dispatcher. he has hao
the second trick, from 4 D. m. unit
midnight, his place being taken by A
A. Wright. formerly branch dispatcher
Order of Succession.
| AS is always the case when a rail
road man takes jump, employees are
guessing on Mr.. Young's successor
/ Unless Mr.. Jarvis comes to Ottumwf
from Creston and takes a position as
dispatcher here, it is very probable
that Dispatcher Wright will take thu
second trick, the one now worked b,
| Mr.. Young, and will be succeeded b,
Charles Hawcock. now branch dis
patcher, and q young man who ha.
4 climbed to his present responsible DO
sition from that of messenger boy a
the union depot through hard and con
scientious work
A Popular Official.
Mr.. Young is one of the most popn
lar men in the employ of the Burline
ton in this city. He numbers anon.
his best friends the trainmen, clas
OF employees who, as rule, are no
admirers of dispatchers. This sor
of traditional dislike, founded princi
pally upon nothing. but still stronl
one in many cases, but Mr.. Young has
in great measure, overcome it by hi
fairness and readiness to perform fay
i ors
1 Mr.. Young enjoys the sincere friend
ship OF hundreds of Ottumwa people
and his many friends will regret t
learn of his leaving Ottumwa. although
they viii congratulate him upon hi
promotion He will be directly unde
4 Superintendent o. E. Stewart. superir
tendent of the Creston division, wit
whom he has been associated for
Unartar nf q ceOtury
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
FIRE AT SOLDIERS HOME.
Large Barn Destroyed at Marshall
town-Loss, $4,000.

Marshalltown, Oct. 25.-Lightning
struck the large barn at the Iowa Sol
diers' Home, at this place last night,
setting it on fire and burning the struc-
ture to the ground. The loss on the
barn and contents will amount to $4,-
600
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
ELDON MAN GIVEN ANOTHER
CHANCE BY SUPREME COURT
BUGGY COMPANY FAILS.
Brown Concern at Washington, iowa,
Goes to the Wall.

Washington, October 25.- The
Brown Buggy company, of this city,
has failed. Manager Clyde Brown
states that his assets are $1,000, and
his liabilities $7,2S2.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
WINS FIGHT
MANY CoLLIERlEs RESUME.
Output of Anthracite Mines Gradual,
Increasing.

Wilkesbarre. Oct. 25.-A number of
additional collieries in the anthracite
coal region started up today. Those
that were put in operation Thursday
are gradually increasing their output.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
MOVE FOR NEW TRIAL.
Wheeler and Williams Express Salts.
faction at Evading Penitentiary.

Chicago. October 25.-After hearing
the verdict in the tax fraud case today
both Luke Wheeler and Capt Williams
expressed satisfaction at having evad.
ed a penitentiary sentence, the yer.
dict stipulating the county Jail as the
institution in which they are to be
confined. Motions for new trial have
been heard and it will be held next
week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
ROCK ISLAND EXPANDS.
To Have a Line From Chicago to St.
ouis

Chicago, Oct. 25.-There is every
indication that the Rock Island will
have line from Chicago to ST. Louis
before the opening of the Louisiana
Purchase exposition. Fighter sur
veyors are in Macoupin county, Ill.,,
making surveys for the company.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
NOTED NOVELIST DIES.

Frank Norris suceumbs to Operation
for Appendicitis.
San Francisco, Oct, 25.-FTank Nor
ris, the novelist died today as the re,
suit of an operation for appendicitis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
HURT IN EXPLOSION.
Three Injured at Work on Rapid Tran.
sit SubWaYs.

New York. October 25.-Three per-
sons were badly injured and great
many others narrowly escaped by the
explosion of charge of dynamite at
Park avenue and Forty-first street,
where work is in progress on the rapid
transit subway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
FIGHTING IN BELGRADE.
Turks and BuIgarians Clash-Six OF
Latter Killed.

Belgrade, Oct. pa paper here re-
ports that severe fighting is taking
place between the Turks and Bulgar--
ians, chiefly on the Usltub frontier in
which six Bulgarians have been kill
ed and thirty captured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
"HoPE HALL" is DEDICATED.
Home for Ex-convicts Near Fl. Dodge
to Be Opened.

Fort Dodge, Oct. 25.-"Hope hail."
the home for eX-convicts located on
the beautiful farm of L. S. Coffin, near
this city was dedicated by addresses
by Mrs. Ballington Booth. Warden
Hunter of Anamosa and J. H. Cownie,
of Des Moines, member of the state
board of control
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
APPoRTIoNmENT STANDS.

Division of Illinois Congressional Dis.
tsiots Approved by Court.
Bloomington; ILL.,. Oct PA tele-.
gram from Springfield announces that
the supreme court has. sustained the
apporIinumsnt,jof the illinois, con g1es;
sional and senatorial district made by
the last legislature
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
INACCURATE GOVERNOR.
Terrell lnstalled as Chief Executive
Of Georgia.

Atlanta, October 25.--Joseph M.
Terrell was inaugurated as governor
of Georgia today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
BRIDE OF s2,5oo,ooo.
Son of millionaire Clark Makes Start.
lima Statements.

Butte Montana. Oct 25.-In state
ment published in the Miner. Charles
W. Clark, son of w. A. Clark, declares
that ne was offered bride of $780,,
900 to assist F. Augustus Heinze in
securing control of the legislature
that two more supreme court justices
might be selected
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
DECLINES TRANSFER.
Minister Wilson, of Santiago De Chill,
Will Not Go to Greece,

Washington. d. c.. Oct. 25.-Minister
Henry B. Wilson. who has been trans
ferred from Santiago De Chill to
Greece, has declined the transfer, and
will remain minister to Chill. John p.
Jackson, at present secretary of the
embassy to Berlin, will be made min
lister to Greece Z
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-28
Burlington Dispatcher Goes
to Creston.
LEAVES N0VEMBE-, i
Has Been in Employ Of Burlington for
TWenty-seven Years-Is a Careful,
Painstakins officiaI-Guesses as to
His Successor Being Made.

Creston. Oct. 25.-(SpeciaD-It is
reported here, though not officially con-
firmed, that Dispatcher John R.
Young of Ottumwa. will, on November
l, remove to Creston and succeed G.
w. Jarvis. of this city, as chief dis
patcher for the Burlington on the
Creston division Nothing is known
regarding other possible or probable
changes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-21
a MOUNTAIN RAILROAD.

San Francisco Nov. t21.-S. A. Richards, secre-
tary to the manager Of the Guayaquil & Quito
railroad, has arrived here from Ecuador. He
reports. that rapid progress Is being made In
constructing the railroad Starting at tide water
at Guayaquil, the railroad, forty -two-inch
gage, mounts to altitude of II 200 feet on the
Palmyra pass before descending to Quito, which
has an altitude of $500 feet. The end OF the
road il to be ct Alauisa. 1000 feet above the
seA lave. IL q, s L. e.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-21

behind the horizon the stars and the
glories Of the heavens appear; and we all
have the faith that with death the indi-
yiduality remains and the glories OF space
appear; and all hope and believe some
where in the great beyond, under universal
law, as it has been from the beginning,
we will each one continue to achieve the
place in the infinite existence that we are
entitled to occupy.
Il trust that when shall cross the dark
river may arrive at that place N space
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-21

or condition where will meet such men
as. Amos J. Cummings, and men with
whom served who crossed the river
Samuel J.. Randall, William D. Kelley,
Benjamin Butterworth, S. s. Cox and many
others that I could name-and in such
condition 1 shall be glad and content
It would be difficult to find better
description of Joseph 6. Cannon than
Cannon applied to Amos J. Cummings in
the address just quoted from. With the
tense changed It reads:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-21

God gave him much. courage. He ls
intellectually honest He will give good
hard knocks. but there is no treachery
in his makeup His communications
are yea, yea and nay. nay.
Cannon has a first class newspaper
mans nose for seeming crookedness, and
no one will ever know how often he stood
between the treasury and would he raid
ers. He never posed as the watchdog
OF the treasury but he was always on
guard. w. ". Jeruaa5le.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-21
pRowNED ON THE DANUBE.

Vienna, Nov. 21.-A Danube steamer, crowded
with workmen, sank of orsova frotier town Of
servia, on an island in the Danube yesterday
evening. Thirty Of those who were on board
were drowned. Owing to the darkness the boats
from the shore were only able to rescue i've
persons.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-21

y Send your Want Ads to The Journal, II
you want the best results. The cost 10
small aud the returns large.
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Haa1eHke3'Chi@fS

HanAkescksieS
The good opinion you have Of
our Handkerchief will take
frmer root because of these
Saturday offerings
Women's pure Irish Linen, new
embroidered designs, lace TRIM
med, initiated and plain hem
stitched, values to a Oh
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Women's fine all Irish Linen,
new hand embroidered designs,
fine Mechlin and Valenciennes
lace trimmed, values Or
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hand embroidered and lace
trimmed, exquisite XQn
quality, Toe values. ToO
Women's and Mems, of iae
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Values to 25c.. nOS
Mems, of pure Irish Linen with
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-21
Perfumes, Scans

Belzaire French perfumes, all
the most desired odors, usually
sell at 25c the ounce, put up in
2-ounce fancy, glass stopper
bottles, each in at OH
tractive box, bottle. ..@OS
Pure olive oil CASTLE Q0n
soap, 4-pound bars. .O0O
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-21
Millinery Bargains
for. Saturday.

300 Trimmed Hats Will .be SOLO
at the greatest reductions ever
offered. ,.Z.......,.
Trimmed Hats, worth O. 0Q
from $3.50 to $3.50, at ~ usOo
Trimmed Hats, worth co 90
from $3. Is to $4.75. at %@sOo
Trimmed Hats,worth a. 90
from $500 to S. Is, at ~OsOO
Trimmed Hats, worth 81 QR
from $500 to $3.50 at ~TnOO
Children's Hats, worth up Q0n&
to 75c, now. ........,....
Children's Hats, worth up Co..
to $3.50, now. So. wv
Fancy Feathers, worth up 4 o.
to 75c, now. .............
Warren sheaf., 1902-12-11
THE MAN WHO sWoRE OFF.
He Ix Deserving of Respect and En-
coura8ement.

The world, if it knows it's business,
will doff it's hat to the man who
sworc of New Years day. Notwith-
standing tho outlaws Of the crowd
at the bar when they hear about 1t.
that man, says the Chicago Daily
Nsws, is worthy of respect and en-
coursgement. Having the desire to
mend his ways, he has brnved the
jeats of his associates, the sneers of
those whose unworthy methods he
hopes to forsake, and the curious
glances Of casual acquaintance, IN
order to exercise his will in resist
ing evil habits. His militant man
hood is worthy Of praise. So, for
your own sake as well as for h1s,
do not laugh or sneer Mt him or
take patronizing attitude toward
him because Of your well-known and
unassailable virtue. Express conf
dence in him and help him to stick
to his good intentions.
Why should not one resolve to for
sake ones bad habits on the first
day of tho year? Why should not
one resolve to forsake them on any
other day? Having made tho resolve
and entered upon the effort neces-
sary to carry it out, why should ono
be tho subject OF jests, since there is
nothing foolish nor dishonorable in
trying to improve ones methods Of
life? If the school Of experience
teaches valuable lessons, as every
ono knows it does. why should not
one profit by these lessons? Hsbit
ia mainly O relic of youth and ig.
norance, SO far al it is not formed
ON good models or by the Arm hands
Of wise eldors. To improve ones hab-
it's from year to year is the valuable
privilege of the man or the woman
who has been learning lessons in the
worlds academy OF hard knocks. To
take no advantage of those lessons
is to write ones self down Q fool.
Pity, therefore, the man or tbs WON.
an who never swears of.
Warren sheaf., 1902-12-11
The Birds Christmas.

In Norway, the cold northern land,
the hind-hearted people wish to have
every creature rejoice at the glad
Christmas season, and they think of
the dear little birds; so there is al
ways sheaf of wheat fastened high
on a pole in every farmyard, that
the birds may enjoy q good dinner
of grain, and the little Norwegian
children are Santa Claus helpers,
when they heip to bring Christmas to
the birds.-Detroit Free Press.
Warren sheaf., 1902-12-11
Thsse New Year RemoIu ttous

Mcadowbrook-How fine this world
would be If we should all keep the
good resolutions we make on New
Years day, instead of breaking thom
all within a week.
Hsmpstead-Yes! I guess the few
days after New Years, each year,
will be about DO near as we will
ever get to tho millennium.-Rrook.
lyn Eagle.
Warren sheaf., 1902-12-11
A Time OF Peril.

Clarissa-I'm always glad when
New Years day il safely over.
Fidelia-Yes; 1t is saddening an.
niversary.
Clarissa-Oh, don't mean that.
Clarence and I always have horrid
quarrel suggesting improvements in
each othor's conduct. Detroit Froe
Press.
Warren sheaf., 1902-12-11
Gsod-Hy, Old Year,

Gsed-Hy, old Year.
The minutes are dying. the Old Year 10
dying.
The time wilt soon come when the old
clock will chime,
When tho year. bent and gray, will pass
quickly away
Ano the New Year will como IN the fsst-
prints OF time.
OLD Year, you will so az you came. In ths
snow;
For that emblem Of childhood Is waiting
for all; .=,a-- --
And when In old age you will pass from
Ufe's stage.
Tho snowfakes will cover the place
where you eaii.
For many yoa hold what Is 6earer than
gold:
We will never forget you, although you
have fed
For the New Year Is here, and SO good by,
OLD Year;
We will number you now with the years
that are &eadI
Marguerite n. aaElory Gage 10. In at
Nicholas.
Warren sheaf., 1902-12-11

Mrs. Saurs (suspiciously) - Well,
now, what do you want?
George de Gent-Nuthin', lady,
nuthin' Dis is jus me New Years
call.-Chicago Daily News.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-05
AGAINST LlGHTNESS IN
THE MONEY MARKET.
Measure Proposed by New York
Chamber of Commerce.

Measure Proposed by New York
Chamber of Commerce.
New York, Dec. 4.-The Finance and
Currency Committee of the Chamber
of Commerce made report to-day on
feasible measure to provide against
lightness in the money market The
report says, in part:
I'VE must come right down to the
proposition that the only thing which
can be done to make our financial sys-
tenn safe and sound and solid, is to get
down to one legal tender, and that is
gold, and then to bank upon a currency
circulation enlarged beyond the pres
ent authorized issues of national banks,
and based upon the credit of the legit-
innate trade of the country, and rigid
ly safeguard under the law"
The report suggests that banks be
permitted to retire their circulation at
will; recommends that the coinage of
$500. 200 silver dollars per month cease,
and that the silver bullion and silver
dollars in the treasury be coined into
Subsidiary silver COMES; that the Secre-
tary of the Treasury be permitted to
deposit customs receipts, as we'll as
internal revenue receipts in national
banks.
The report was adopted. and the
committee was directed by resolution to
present the report in person to the
President of the United States.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-05
HEIR TO RUSSIA'S
IMPERIAL CROWN.
suffers From FubereuIosI- and Ills
Uncle, Vladimir, May Rule.

suffers From FubereuIosIs ana Ills
Uncle, Vladimir, May Rule.
Vienna, Dec. "A dispatch from st.
Petersburg says elaborate religious SER
vices were held there to-day in. cele-
oration Of the birthday of the Gar
owitz, who was born Nov. %, o. s.
(Dec. q. The services included
thanksgiving for the Czarowitz' prog
ress toward recovery, although as
matter of fact, those in a position to
know declare that the heir presumptive
to the throne is afflicted with tubercu-
losis. and that the disease has reached
an advanced stage
The announcement was made last
August that the Csarowitz was engaged
to marry the second daughter OF the
Grand Duchess Anastasia of Mecklen-
burg Schwerin. the Duchess Ceeile Au-
gustine Marie. 1t is regarded as a sig
nificant fact that no date has been set
for the union, nor have any prepara-
tons been made for the event. To put
it plainly the condition of the young
Grand Duke is regarded as hopeless UNI
less the climate of the Crimea should
work a miracle. The pulmonary dis
order with which he Is suffering is COM
pleated by a tendency to diabetes.
These diseases have worked frightful
of the House of Romanoff and have al
ready found shining marks In the ranks
nearest the throne.
With the demise of the C1arowitz
and the Gear without son. the dia-
dem of the Ronnanoffs, the richest prize
attainabfe by human ambition, would
pass to the eldest uncle of the Car, the
Grand Duke Vladimir. who is In his
55th year.
Vladimir is in vigorous health, well
educated, and an experienced admins
traitor. He has travelled over Europe
and much of Asia. He was greatly. es-
teemed by the late Car and enjoys
the confidence of the Dowager Czarina.
who is the most influential figure
among the reactionary forces that con-
troll the Russian councils. She and
Vladimir have had many differences as
to Russia's Asiatic programme, and
there was a brief estrangement; but
cordial relations have been resumed.
Vladimir is very popular in Vienna
and Paris. His manner is engaging
and his handsome person is familiar to
the boulevardiers. When visiting here
an unconventional way, and is altogeth-
er more democratic than any other
member of the reigning family of Rus
STA.
In a careful dispatch to his paper the
st. Petersburg correspondent of the
Politische Correspondent of this city
says:
"vladimar, while too strong a man
to be dominated by the military party,
has little sympathy with the political
doctrines of Nicholas. He embodies
the prudence of the Romanoffs. Like
an Russians, he is full of craft But
his tendencies are toward the fulfill
ment of Russias so-ealled traditional
mission. and the imperial sceptor
would be welded by him with no spe-
cial Difference to that wise principle of
arbitration of which Nicholas is the
most illustrious exponent"