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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dread
ed disase that science has been able ia
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity
Catarrh being a constitutional disease, re-
Guires q constitutional treatment. Halls
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying
The foundations of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
its work The proprietors have so mnci
faith in its curative powers, that they Of
fer One Hundred Dollars for any case that
1t fails to cure. Send for list of testlmon
ials.
!. Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
BURLINGTON OFFICERS HEARD.
Two Men High Testify in Case of Big
Merger.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 1.-two lead
ing officers Of the Burlington road
have testified in the state merger hear
ing at the federal district court. Da-
RUS c. rdiller. vice-president and gen
eral traffic manager, was questioned
about a great variety of topics. begin
ming with his own transfer from a
like position on the Great Northern
to the Burlington and the freight rates
and routing of traffic and competition
and lack of competition between the
Great Northern, Northern Pacific and
Burlington systems. George B. Har-
rls, president of the Burlington, spoke
of the advantages of combination of
interests.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
PHILIPPINE TARIFF.
Committee Favorable to Reductio,
on United States Imports.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE house
ways and means committee today or
dered a favorable report on the bill
amending the Philippine tariff act so
as to provide for the reduction of the
tariff on the products of the Philip,
pines, coming into the United States
to rs per cent OF the existing sched-
ules,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY

to the arbitration proposals, since his
previous statement on the subject.
The premier said that the operations
We're reluctantly undertaken not to re-
cover the debts but after long and
patient delay to recover compensation
for the assaults on British subjects
and the seizure of British vessels.
The Blockade.
Balfour continued, ''the blockade will
be carried out by Great Britain and
Germany along different portions oil
the coast and though the two fleets
will have the same objects, they will
not act as one force. We never had
any intention of landing troops in Ven
ezuela or occupying territory, even
temporarily. No difference will be
made between vessels of various neu
trail powers.
No Pacific Blockade.
II think it is quite likely that the
United States will think that there
cannot be such thing as a Pacific
blockade, and personally take the
same view. Evidently the blockade
involves the state of war;"
Balfour could make no announce
ment as to whether the offer of arbi
tration from Venezuela would be ac
cepted by Great Britain.
italian Minister Leaves.
Washington, Dec. 17.-The state de
partment received a cablegram from
Minister Bowen at Caracas, stating
that he was about to take charge o
Italian interests in Venezuela TIL,
Italian minister left Caracas last night
Will Seize No Land.
Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE foreign offic
denies explicitly that the German
squadron in Venezuelan waters ha
been ordered to seize Margarit
| island, adding that no occupation O
territory in Venezuela will occur.
1 Approve Castro's Course.
New York, Dec. IL. The. consu
general from Venezuela in this city tt
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
CONSOLIDATE IOWA OFFICES.
Walsh to Be Made Satisfaction of Cen
terviIle.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE postmas-
ter general has ordered on March L,
a consolidation of the postoffice at
Walsh, Appanoose county. with the
postoffice at Centerville, (Ia.), and in
lieu thereof the establishment of Sta
ton No. at Walsh, with facilities for
the transaction of money order and
registry business and for the sale of
postal supplies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
HUNTER DEFENDED HIMSELF.
Eye Witness of Tragedy Declares Ftz.
gerald Was AGGRESSION.

New Orleans, Dec. 17.-Senor Agulas
Rosapina, editor of the Diario Ameri,
cano at Guatemala City, has arrived
here. He says he was within two
squares of the scene of the killing of
William A. Fitzgerald by w. Godfrey
Hunter, Jr., and declares that Hunter
shot in self-defence. Fitzgerald
slapped Hunters face and they grap-
pied until Fitzgerald pulled away, drew
a pistol and fired. Hunter then killed
him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
ROBBERS
ALICE cRAcksMEN TAKEN INTO
CUSTODY.
1t Is Thought the Suspects Blew a
Strong Box at Clarence and Have
Been Implicated in Other Deals Of
a Similar Character.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Dec. 17.-Three
men thought to have been concerned
in the bank robbery at Clarence as
we'll as other similar institutions in
central Illinois were arrested today at
Gibson City. A large sum of money
was found in their possession.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
GETS A NEW TRIAL.
ALLEGED GoEBEL ASSASSIN HAS
A CHANCE FOR LIBERTY.
Was Sent Up for Life Imprisonment,
Having Been Found Guilty of Com
plicity in the Killing of Governor
,oebe of Kentucky.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. Thames
Howard, under life Imprisonment for
the murder of Governor Goebel, has
been granted a new trial by the court
of appeals.
The trial of Howard and his alleged
co-conspirators created more excite
ment in Kentucky a few months ago
than feud among the mountaineers
would now. 1t was alleged that Goe-
bel was shot from second story win
dow in Frankfort by his political OPP
ponents The subsequent trials of
the persons, including Howard, at
tracted attention in all parts of the
United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18

day received the following cablegram
from Caracas: THE bankers. the bar,
commercial interests, and the clergy,
constituted in committee, approve
the governments attitude and offer
Castro their aid unreservedly. Car
denas-Secretary to president.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
WILL NOT ARBITRATE
GERMANY AND ENGLAND WILL
SEND ANSWER TO CASTRO.
Claim Proposal of venezuela's Presi-
dent Is Inadequate Without Guaran-
tees-Formal Notice of Blockade
Likely to Be Issued by Powers.

Berlin, Dec 17.-Germany considers
Castro's proposal to arbitrate made
quate, unaccompanied as it is with
guarantees to pay if the arbitrator
decide against him and reply in that
sense has been or will be sent through
Minister Bowen. Great Britain will
make a similar answer, These state
ments are not made officially, but are
derived from an excellent source.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
CHURCH CLAIMS PAID.
Chinese Pay for Property Destroyed
by the Boxers.

Boston, Dec. 17.-The ninety-second
annual report of the American board
of missions show receipts for the year
to have been $S45,105. The report
states that claims for property de.
stroyed in. China in. 1900 have been
paid and adjusted under conditions
which permit of the reopening of the
missionary work in all its varied
FORMS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
A STATE OF WAR EXISTS.
This is the Declaration of Premier
Balfour in Relation to Venezuela.

London, Dec. 17.-In the course of
a long statement in the House of Com
mons today, Premier Balfour said there
is no such thing as a Pacific block
ade,, that state of war actually ex-
isted with Venezuela. Intimation OF a
blockade will shortly be given powers.
Balfour added the blockade will be
carried out with as little inconvenience
to the neutrals as possible. Nothing
definite had occurred with reference
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
Blockade Notice.

The formal notification of the block.
ade of the Venezuelan coast by the
war vessels of the allied powers will
likely be issued tomorrow. 1t is under
stood that the ships of the United
States will be on precisely the same
basis as those of other nations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
GEORGE BOWERS GOES INSANE
Murderer Who Killed His Father Be
comes Violent.

Waukesha, Wis, Dec. 17-George
Bowers, the convicted murderer of his
father, became insane in the court
room here this morning when life
sentence was imposed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
Do You Give Presents
t. ;++te ,HSh,,e+e7"

Our line of presents is for 'big
shavers men who find a Razor
a useful companion, a Mug a
convenience, a Razor Strop a
necessity and Shaving Soap in
dispensable. At our store may
be seen such a variety of this
line of goods that it will not be
any trouble to make a selection.
Mugs from $1.oo up to $500
Razors from $3.50 up to $3.50
Razor Strops from SOC up to $500
Facial Massage Cream SOC and 75c
Toilet Waters from SOC to $t.00
Scissors from 15c to $500
BARRIERS Chairs and Furniture,
Coats, Vests and Towels. Hair
| Brushes, Combs, Etc.
See our window display of
Toilet, Bath and Shaving Soaps.
Open every Evening till Christmas.
| C. G. TIL O NJ a s,
127 EAST SECOND STREET.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
U. S. MAKES A DEMAND.
Wants Big Sum From Russia for
American Contractors.

st. Petersburg, Dec. TIT is an
nounced from Seoul that the United
States minister has demanded the pay
ment 'of $l,500,000 due to the builders
of an electric railroad.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
ABOUT MOVEMENTS

value my reputation expert Watch Maker and
only keep sale American Watch Movements which
shipped directly from the factory to by express Why?
Because Watch Movement leaving the factory has fresh
OIL is perfectly timed, carefully packed jar
injure it in transit But think of the condition
Watch Movement must be in, when it has been in the
trunks of travelling man, which thrown and off
at nearly every station Think Of the condition this
ment in when it reaches Special Watch Sale, at which
the travellers stock is the whole show How would you
like to buy fine twenty-one jewel movement highly
adjusted that has played foot ba for three months.
When Wholesale House makes reduction to get rid of
Stock is samples which by being carried the
road for six months about out Those are the
kind of Watches you buy cheap but who wants them?
The innocent public don't know The green eweler has
the lack of experience know and the public that listens
to his g Hot Air. is again deceived.
1t is true the eweler can tinker your fine movement,
when it is not right in the first place. but do you to
have poor watch maker work your watch?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
MRS. w. A. CLARK, JR, VERY ILL.
Specialists Have Been Summoned
From Denver for Consultation.

Butte, Mont, Dec. i7-Mrs. w. A.
Clark, Jr., daughter-in-law of Senator
Clark, who gave birth to a boy here
two weeks ago, is very sick, and a
specialist has been summoned from
Denver. Great anxiety is felt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-18
ABOUT CASES

When you shown watch nowadays in ,Jewelry
Stores and told the guaranteed for twenty-five
years and you the stamped guarantee in the it
would to you that this would be sufficient but it
not. There at present many different makes of Filled
Cases warranted for % 90 years which have only 5000
worth of gold in them The factories making these Cases
reapng their harvest there always suckers
among Jewellers and inexperienced jewelers. who think
they make big hit by selling goods cheap Now as
these Case factories expect go of business in about
five 1eorganize they escape the guarantee of
their twenty-five year Cases, which fast turning
BRASS the poor public which has listened the shot air.
of the Jeweer selling these cheap goods finds that there
is to make the guarantee of their Cases good
Think OF the idea of being able to buy Lady's sized
Watch warranted for twenty years. for $1,000 To buy
the Standard lowest price, reliable Egin Watham
movement and lowest price reliable only 10 karat filled,
twenty warranted 0 size case, at $1,000 is mpos-
sibility if you bought them by the gross It is
Jewellers who advocate the sale Of $1,000 Watches can
sell you good Watches also at higher price, but think
of man. who sells Watches at $1,000 such above men
toned the cheap kind What good is his word? What
good his personal guarantee? Is there not danger of
trickery? Watch Case its movement being switched
you if you not wholly acquainted with all points
in the business? Why should hesitate to practice
false pretense in the sale of Watch when he practices
it in his advertisements?
It is better therefore to deal at Jewery Store where
such cheap stuff is not kept at ALL there danger
of rckery. We have only the best Watch Cases that are
made and prices are the lowest.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23
Liberties with the King

The authorities have refused to copyright
a Scotch whisky label that bears In large
staring letters king Edward VII" relates
the Cleveland Plain Dealer. They claim
that the names Of living people are their
W property and that other people have
no right to demand a proprietary interest
in them. They also suggest that 1t would
be we'll for whisky men to get King Ed
wards consent before taking any such lib
erty as the one proposed. But VIII ex-
poets tina the king will consent TO this use
Of his name? He would be foolish II he
did.
Just picture a line of THU sty men ar
ranged along a bar.
Fiji your glasses. gentlemen 1" says the
man who buys, and they solemnly pass the
bottle Of king Edward VII" along the
line. "A toast, gentlemen. Up with your
glasses. Are you ready? Then down with
the king"
n they sOlemniy down him.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23
Pointed Paragraphs

Chicago News: Youth has ideals; old age
has ideas.
A man on top of the wheel doesn't care
for a turn.
A girl'e love for pickles doesn't neces-
sarily sour her disposition.
Woman grows old about as gracefully as
she climbs out Of a
Few rich men with poor relations believe
in the art of healing by touch.
Repartee either makes a mans reputa-
tion or causes him to lose his Job.
For some unaccountable reason the ma
teur vocalist never loses his voice.
Competitors must be jolly good fellows,
for they are always setting 'em up.
With her first engagement ring a girl
imagines life for her has just begun.
When a man starts for a dentists office
he usually strikes a tooth-hurty gait.
A young man may be as bright as a
dollar, but some girls would rather have
the dollar.
II the average man knew what was best
for him there would be less said about
blessings in disguise.
When a mans life is in danger and he
lives to tell the tale he generally tells 1t In
after years on the least provocation.
Only the unexpected interests us. His
tory records the race won by the easy
going tortoise, but says never a word about
the many previous races won by the hare.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23
His Profession

Baltimore American: please. sir" began
the beggar, would you give a poor mar a
dime? l can't get work at my trade. and
why" stormed the prosperous-looking
pedestrian, II Just gave you a dime at the
other cornerl What is you trade, anyway"
know you gave me that dime, sill"
said the beggar, but you see l am a re-
TOUGHER by profession"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

there is more danger that somebody won't
get what he wants" That is Johns Hop
kins all over. Given a really adequate en-
dowment, and along lines of research At
least, everybody will always get what he
wants." MARY BRONSON HARTT.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23
(Copyrigh

1902, by Mary b. Hartt.)
JUNIORS of an approaching quarter
centennial celebration at Johns
Hopkins university determined
ME to go and see what manner
of place 1t might be. That it
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-23

y solemnly down him.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25
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3 Home and Fashions 5
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

and wool material are very much
liked, embroidered uni, spotted faint
ly or striped, in short in every form
and shape and color these delicate
fabrics still hold their own, the favor
tie color being a delicate yellowish-
buff tint shading to cream. Gray is
always welcomed by the sartorial
powers, just now faint shade OF
dove color predominating. There is
another color in vogue in Paris at
present which may also take here
among certain esprits in coming
modes. 1t is a very undecided shade
of brown almost running to purple,
a trif1e heavy perhaps for wear in
summer, but certainly acceptable for
the variable samples of weather we
may yet be treated to.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25

To perfume the hair get piece OF
water lily incense, which you can buy
at any Japanese store. Light it,. and
as the fumes arise shake the hair
over it until the incense has all
burned out. This fragrance will last
a long time in the hair, and is only
a suggestion of perfume. Heavily
perfumed locks are in bad taste.
Cheap cologne or perfume is bad for
the hair A little dash of violet toilet
water will not hurt the hair and will
give it a golden cast in the sunlight.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25
A Stunning Hat.

A hat recently from Paris is OF
poppy-red chiffon made into close sue
cession of half I'll wide tucks. II
is Coquelin in shape, with a big fiat
buffed crown and two wide fiat I'M
derpuffs for a briln. Between these
fiat brim puffs is a soft fold OF pale
gray chiffon. Attached far back on
the left side with gold buckle is
huge pale gray ostrich feather that
sweeps round the hat toward the
front, finishing a little on the right
side To the left side, back of the
feather, is attached a fall OF fine
black Chantilly lace that droops over
the back hair and upon the shoulders.
In the center of the back is double
bow of black velvet ribbon, satin
faced, an inch wide. This bow is
tied tightly in the center and from
it depend two streamers of the velvet
a good deal below the waist line.
This hat is truly picturesque and Is
worn with sumptuous carriage cos
tune made of two shades of gray
crepe de chine, with finishings OF
puppy Itu CullOn duu DidOh idSS.
2ongee jackets are quite new and
are especially attractive. An example
in the natural hue is embroidered in
black silk floss. 1t is made with
yoke incrusted with black lace me-
dalions and a box-plaited body. The
sleeves are flowing and are finished
at the border with lace medalions.
The jaunty. narrow, rundown collar
has the lace medalions and at the
finish, at the front, are long stream
ers of black velvet ribbon, satin-faced
an inch and a half wide.
Box-plaited jackets recently from
Paris are shown in black crepe de
chine, pale yellow Louisine silk and
taffeta-all these colors showing en-
broidery in black silk, with exception
OF the black crepe de chine, which is
embellished in white silk floss.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25
Now the Lace slinner.

The extreme novelty in footwear is
the lace slipper. They are made OF
black, white, or colored satin, COM
pletely covered with black or white
lace, or are made to order to match
any gown. A pair of white satin.
with covering of black Chantilly,
would be the loveliest possible finish
to a gown of black lace over white
silk. Other examples are of Irish
crochet over pink, duchesse over pale
green, and Alencon over blue. Some
have chiffon rosettes and great
buckles and some are unadorned ex-
cept by their own beauty.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25
Timely Fashion Hints.

And how they do eat up material!
Etamine tailors astonishingly well.
Maybe combinations are in high
favor.
Some dress hats show lace insets
in the brim.
Wells show either velvet or en-
broidered dots.
There's a piquancy about the tri-
corne chapeau.
Nineteen-karat, Alexandria Is
priced at $1,000.
Moire, satin taffeta and Louisine
ribons trim hats.
Cloth bands are effective on lace
dresses for day wear.
Broad-plaited bands are strapped
onto some tailor rigs.
In millinery the fiat cabochons have
succeeded the mound-shaped.
Narrow velvet ribbons trims gowns
well in combination with lace.
With the modish light-blue rigs for
get-me-nots are the best hat trim
mings.
Tucked cores, mitered together,
form some stunning silk and crepe
dresses.
II it be a foliage hat, however, =
smart knot of pale-blue ribbon is In
great favor.
Though broad tucks are not az
pretty as narrow ones. they have q
certain style.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25
Variety of Washable Gloves.

Washable gloves come in great va
riety this season, in most cases giving
the greatest satisfaction. The wash
able glace gloves are most expensive.
costing 81 a pair, but white and yell
low chamois-skin gloves can be
purchased for half that price, and be-
sides there are washable silk and Isle
gloves which fit almost If not quite
as well as kid and wash like cot
ton rag.
Among the other novelties Is the
coaching glove of white glace kid,
pique finished, with a military cum
of gray, red or blue, and fastened
with one pearl button.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25

Charles d. Feyhern, aged %, and
Rudolph Seifert, aged 30, were shot
during quarrel with two tramps
with whom they were beating ride
on the northwestern freight train near
Boone, la. Feyhern will probably die.
Seifert, who was shot through the
head, may recover.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25
CHARMING Afternoon Toilette.

A charming afternoon toilette is
fashioned of cream wolfe of the soft
est quality and the preference for
tucks il clearly evidenced. The
waist has a deep yoke effect of hori-
zontal tucks alternating with inset
bands of black lace and below this
the lace and tucks run lengthwise. A
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25
Cherry Sherbet.

Take two quarts of sweet cherries,
remove the stones and chop finely;
to this add one pound of graduated
sugar and the juice of one lemon.
Soak a tablespoonful of gelatine in a
cupful of cold water 20 minutes; dis
solve with one cupful Of boiling
water When cool mix with the fruit
and pack in the freezer; add half
pint of cream when party frozen.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25

wear to the theater. A very dainty
waist is of pale blue liberty silk over
taffeta of the same shade and is trim
med with ribbon-run beading. 1t has
something of a bolero effect, as the
lower part consists Of plated chiffon
which blouses slightly over the belt.
An attractive chiffon jabot completes
the garniture. The stitching is all
done with Corticelli silk. When fin
ished this makes a very attractive
waist
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-25
A Dainty Theater Bodice.

With the signs of approaching
warm weather our heavy and much
trimmed satin and peau de sole
waists are found too uncomfortable
and we long for lighter garments to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-08-13

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that In the or.
der of a wOman's preferences. Jewels form n
magnet Of mighty power to the average wo.
man. Even that gre atest OF Ril jewels. health,
IL often ruined In the strenuous efforts Ia
make or save the money To purchase them.
II u woman will risk her health 10 get a GOV.
eied gem. then let her fortify herself against
the tnsidnous consequ quencts OF coughs, colds
and bronchial affections by the regular use Oi
Dr. Boschee's German syrup. II will prompt.
ly arrest consumption In iis early stages and
heal the Affected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from the system
IL In not n cure.alI. but 10 In u certain cure Tor
coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles. You
can get this reliable remedy at The Speed
Drug Co. Get Green s Special Almanac.
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