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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
ARRESTED FOR LARCENY.
Rufus and Thomas chesser Accused Of
Stealing Chickens.

Today is not exactly a happy
Thanksgiving for Rufus and Thomas
Chesser, two youths who were arrested
this morning by Officer Beeman on a
warrant charging them with breaking
and entering barn in the rear of 326
East Main street and stealing there,
from some chickens belonging to ]. A.
Osterdock. 1t is said that there is a
strong case against the Chessers and
their past record will not be of bene
fit to them if they attempt to prove
their innocence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
cLEAeE lNsuREs HIS CORN.
ST. Louis Speculator Will Be Able t
SAFEGUARD 100000 Bushels.

st. Louis, Nov. 27.-Thomas A.
Cleage, who is managing the December
corn deal, has secured all the elevator
insurance available in ST. Louis in ad,
dition to that held by the elevator
companies His broker, John Thyson
states that Mr.. Cleage has secured
100000 worth of elevator insurance
Experts say that this means that Mr.
Cleage will have insurance for 1900,
600 bushels of the corn he expects tc
have delivered to him in December.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
MINE EXPLOSION is FATAL.
One Collier Killed and Seven Injured
at johnson City, III.

Duquoin. ILL.,, Nov. PA terrific gas
explosion in the Williamson County
Coal companys mine at Johnson City,
killed Leroy Haggard and seriously in
jured seven other miners, among
whom were John and Clarence Hag-
gard, father and brother of the young
man who was killed 1t is thought
Clarence Haggard will die
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
1873 PLEDGED FOR CANNON.
Congressman Mann Says Speakership
is Assured Illinois Man.

Washington. d. c., Nov. Gloon
gresham James Mann of Chicago has
reached Washington, and as chairman
of the Illinois delegation reported that
Congressman Cannon has 1873 pledges
from state delegations and individual
members for speaker of the Fifty
Eighth Congress. This is thirty more
than a majority of the republican eau
Gus, and Mr.. Mann is confident that
it settles the contest. He predicts
that Dalzell and Burton and Little
field will withdraw before the holi-
days, and that the selection of Cannon
for Speaker will be by acclamation in
the republican caucus whenever it
meets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
low ANS Will. DIE
DEs MONIES PEOPLE FATALLY
HURT.
Street Car Breaks Away at the Top of
Hill and Crashes Into Another at
the Bottom of the
Incline.

Des Moines, Nov 27.-Mrs. J. H.
Frawley and daughter, Helen, were ia
tally injured and six other passengers
were seriously hurt in street car col
lision here this morning. One car got
away at the top of hill and crashed
into another at the bottom. The cars
were crowded. Most of the passen-
gers escaped by jumping.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
Ex-MAYoR AMEs is FOUND.
Former Official of Minneapolis Recent.
ly Indicted, Is in Louisville.

Louisville, KY, Nov 27.-Former
Mayor A A. Ames, of Minneapolis,
who was indicted in connection with
the municipal corruption in that city,
and who was supposed to have gone to
Mexico for his health, has been in
Louisville for the last ten days under
the treatment of a physician.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
FIND TEAM STOLEN BY BANDITS.
Rock Island Robbers Thought to Have
Escaped Down Wapsie River.

Davenport, Nov. 27.-The team sto-
len by the robbers who blew open the
safe on the Rock Island express train
here Saturday morning has been found
in the Wapsie river bottoms, forty
miles northwest of Davenport. 1t is
now thought that the bandits escaped
down the Wapsie in boat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
HAS LEASED LINE.
Transfer to Be Made of Operation of
Street Railway.

New York, Nov. 27.-An official an
nouncement was made today that the
Manhattan Elevated Railroad Co. will
be leased to the Interborough Co.,
which is to operate the subway now
being built, to take effect April 1
next. The Manhattan company will
increase it's stock to $55,200,000, for
the purpose of completing the i'm
provements.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
ESTABLISH QUARANTINE.
New England Cattle Cannot be Ex
ported.

Washington, Nov. 27.-The agricul-
ture department today promulgated an
order establishing the quarantine of
cattle, sheep and other ruminants and
swine in New England states and pro-
hibiting the expectation of such ami
mails from Boston until rurther orders.
This action was taken on account of a
foot and mouth disease in New Eng
land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
ENTERTAIN LARGE AUDIENCE,
The Flints Continue Their Engage
ment With Increasing Success.

Last evening at the Market street
theater, Dr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Flint
gave another of their hypnotic enter
tainments before large audience of
interested Ottumwans. 1t is useless
to say that all We're pleased, as this is
a foregone conclusion with the Flints.
Their success continues as they be-
come better known, and they add
friends continually and lose none.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
APPOINTS COMMITTEE.
To Arrange for Reunion of the Veter-
ans of Cuban War.

San Francisco, Nov. 27.-General
Shafter, the national president of the
society of the army of Santiago, has
appointed a committee of thirty-six Of
ficers to meet in Chicago at the call
of the chairman, General Chaffee, and
fix upon date and place for holding
a reunion of the soldiers who fought
in Cuba.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
LABOR OFFICIAL ARRESTED.
Ex-Treasurer of Stonecutters' Associa-
ton Charged With Larceny.

New York, Nov. 27.-Lawrence Muir
ply, formerly treasurer of the Jour-
neymen Stonecutters' association, was
arrested last night charged with the
larceny of $25,00O. There was a
change of officers last August, when
Murphy was aske4 to turn his funds
over to the new treasurer. 1t is al,
legged that he failed to do SO and then
left the city, t..,-i-4-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
GOES TO THE BOTTOM
VESSEL ON LAKE SUPERIOR
PROBABLY LOST.
Marine Underwriters Inclined to Be.
leve the Bannockburn Has
Gone Down With All Hands
Loss, 100000.

Chicago. Nov. 27-Marine under
writer's are inclined today to give the
Canadian steamer Bannockburn up for
lost on Lake Superior. Nothing has
been heard from her since Friday last
She carried crew of twenty men.
The ship and cargo are worth $780,,
600.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
WHITE RECEIVES MEDAL.
American Honored by German En-.
peror at Farewell Conference.

Berlin, Nov. 27.-Emperor William,
in his farewell audience with Ambas-
sador White today, presented him
with the gold medal of the empire for
science and art, which is given once
year to the person who in the opin-
ion of the government is best entitled
to it
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
No Court Today.

There is no session of district court
today although. Judge Eichelberger
was at mis- desk short time to receive
the Vance jury this morning. The
Offices at the courthouse are closed
for ali day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
DROWN IN BATTLE.

Dutch Lieutenant and Twenty Men
Die in River.
Achin, Sumatra, Nov. 27.-Lieuten
ant Dekok and forty-five Dutch troops
on board a barge on a river in the in
terror, We're recently attacked by 8
band of Achinese with the result that
the barge sank and the lieutenant and
twenty men were drowned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
COKE SETTLES WITH MINERS.
Strike at Independent ColIieries Ends
hu Mutual Agreement

py Wutuaf ESrcs'Tc!!t. ----
Hazelton, Pa, Nov. 27-Coxe Bros,
Co., and their striking employees have
settled their differences. Work will be
resumed at the seven collieries Of the
company Monday. The Coxes are the
last of the individual operators to
come to terms with their employees.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
GORMLEY IS A FREE MAN.
I'D NOT DEFRAUD COOK COUNTY OUT OF ITS JUST
SHARE OF TAXES.


OF CHAPTERS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
Eli b nv EA Their FOR low A

Chicago, Nov. 27.-Generally fair to-
night and Friday; warmer Friday and
in western portions of Iowa tonight.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
ALFRED PEATs INSANE.
Too Much Business Said TO Be Cause
of His Affliction,

New York, Nov. 27.-Alfred Peats,
the millionaire wall paper manufac-,
turer, is insane. Too much business is
said to be the cause of his affliction.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
SEEKS IDAHO sENAToRsHlP.
Judge D. w. standrod is Candidate
to Succeed Henry Heitfeld.

Pocatelllo. Idaho, Nov. 27.-Judge D.
W. Standrod, national republican com
mitteeman for Idaho and republican
candidate for governor two years ago
has announced his candidacy for the
United States senatorship to succeed
Senator Heitfeld.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
THE FEDERAL
ClDES
WAR DOGS FOR VENEZUELA.

Germany orders Cruisers to the South
American Country.
Berlin, Nov. 27.-Three additional
cruisers have been ordered to leave
Kiel as soon as they can be made
ready to proceed to Venezuela.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
DR.. F. E. Vance Cots Award in
Damage Suit.
TOWN Or EDDYvILLE DEFEATED
Case Began November II and Verdict
Was Rendered Today-suit Was
for $4,000, but $1,000 Award is Con-
sidered Good Victory.

The jury in tile case Of r. E.
Vance VS. the town of Eddyville, after
retiring last evening at the close of
the evidence, in the case returned at
8 o'clock this morning and rendered
a verdict awarding the plaintiff in the
case damages to the amount of $1,000.
The amount asked for In the petition
was $4,000, but the cost of the case to
the town of Eddyville will amount to
almost that, including the damages
proper, the attorneys fees, and the
court costs of the case. The case has
been taking the attention of Judge
Eichelberger in the Wapello : county
district court since Monday, November
II, and many witnesses have been ex-
amined on both sides. The petition was
originally filed on account of injuries
sustained by Dr. F. e. Vance, the
plaintiff, by reason of falling near a
building in course of construction.
The plaintiffs claim was that the side.
walk was not in proper condition and
that the right care had not been used
| by the builders and the town to pre-
vent accidents
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
BRITT BEATS FRANK ERNE.
Fast Fight of Seven Rounds in sar
francisco Goes to Home Man.

Francisco Goes to Home Man.
San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 27i-Jim--
my Britt, the former amateur cham,
pion CT thetPacific coast. last might
defeated Frank Erne of Buffalo, IN one
of the fastest fights ever seen here
1t went seven rounds and Erne was
knocked out.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
Streets of Ann Harbor Filled With
Din.
MINNESOTA FORCES EVEN BETS
Snow Fell All Last Night, but the
Field Is Protected with Layers of
Hay, lnsuring a Fast, Firm Field for
the Players.

sides determined to use to the utmost
every factor of skill and every ounce
of sinew in it's possession, the eleyens
OF the Universities of Michigan and
Minnesota lined up against each other
on Ferry Field this afternoon, to de-
eide the western football champion
ship
Town Crowded.
Ann Arbor is crowded with the out
of town contingent large and bolster
GUS beyond precedence. Hundreds of
people arrived on every train last
night and today the hotels and board
ing houses are swamped
Special Trains Run.
Special trains from Minnesota
brought 500 loyal rooters for the beefy
gophers. Nearly the whole student
body of the Ann Arbor institution is
present.
Din in Streets.
The streets are a confused pageant
of ribbons, megaphones, chrysanthe-
NUNS and flags, and the atmosphere
is continuously agitated by the shrieks
of the enthusiastic rooters.
Dull SluSo SAPCSS W VIII. IiS ISaiiio
look fit for the fight of their lives.
Forces Even Bets
Michigan had to give odds in the
betting last night, but with the arrival
of the Minnesota contingent today
even money is much in evidence.
Protect Field.
Snow fell all last night and is still
falling this morning, but the gridiron
has been protected by layers ef hay
which insures a fast, firm field this af
ternoon.
Michigan Crippled.
Michigan mourned the absence OF
Jones, the regular full back, and Far
mer, left tackle, who are out on account
of injuries. However, Graver and Cole
the substitutes, are regarded as first
class men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
Case Hard Fought.

The case was fought hard bysboth
Sides. ttoTneys w. r. Nelson of Ed
dyyille and Steck & Smith. of this city
represented the plaintiff and McNett
& Tisdale and Jaques & Jaques We're
attorneys for the defendant. All the
people of Eddyville were greatly in,
terested in the matter and it is said
that considerable feeling has been en-
gendered there owing to the case. DR..
Vance is a practitioner in Eddyville
and has resided there several years.
1t was one of the claims of the defen.
dant in the case, and still is maintain
ed by some of the people of the town,
that the injury received by him was
received in railroad wreck which oc.
Cured about the time he had the fall
in Eddyyille.
The case was one of the most ex
pensive that has been tried in Ottum
wa for some time. The witnesses, OF
the majority of them, i've In Eddy
vile, and in addition to the regular
fees the mileage will amount to con
siderable sum. This will have to be
paid by the defendant, together witt
$1,000 damages awarded by the jury tc
the plaintiff.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
The Line UP.
The Game.


Michigan won the toss and chose
the west goal, being favored by a
brisk wind An exchange of punts
landed the ball on Minnesota's 20-yard
line. Heston went through left tackle
and carried the ball to Minnesota's So
yard line. Smashes at right guard and
tackle landed the ball on Minnesota S
yard line.
First Touchdown.
Minnesota held desperately but
Maddox was jammed through for the
first touchdown. Sweeley kicked goal
Score-Michigan, 6; Minnesota, O.
Contest is Renewed.
Knowlton kicked off to Sweeley on
the ten yard line and Sweeley ran
back ten yards. Masses on tackle
gained 8 yards and it was Michigan's
ball on her 33-yard line. Here Mime
sofa held and Sweeley punted to Har
ris on Minnesota's 40-yard line. Red
den downed Harris in his tracks. Var
Valkenburg made Z yards through left
tackle, then Minnesota was forced tt
punt. The ball went out of bounds al
Michigan's 20-yard line. BY straight
line smashes the ball was carried tt
Michigan's 81 yard line. Michigan il
now playing faster game. Minneso
ia again held. Sweeley kicked to Min
nesota's 50-yard line out of bounds ant
the ball was returned to the center o
the field.
Van Valkenburg made 6 yard
through, tackle and center. Minneso
ia fumbled and it was Michigan's ball
Michigan made yards with a tandem
play and Minnesota held on the 50-yart
line and Sweeley punted to Minneso
ta's 10-yard line.
Heaton Runs 60 Yards for Touchdown
1t was Michigan's ball on Minnesota.
40 yard line. Maddox hurdled for II
and Heston broke through left ent
and ran 60 yards down the field for ;
touchdown. Sweeley kicked goal, Hes
. d Is 4
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27

ottumwa temperature as taken by
Weather Observer Ryttenberg:
9 o'clock last night $500. ..39
Z o'clock this morning ...... -. IA
2 o'clock this afternoon ..., 80
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27
E ON GRID
CHAMPIONSHIP
SIAM ON GOLD BASIS.

Mints There Closed to Free Coinage
of Silver.
Bankok. Nov. 27.-The gold stan
dard scheme for Siam has become a
law. The mints have been closed to
the free coinage of silver.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-27

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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14

darei 10 the young men by ;.sc .usi
maids" nf Sandprint. III which ;ti
were ably Sacc;iass. y; several ss-.s..sl
maids, as well as unmbcr of pru-s
pactiye candidates for that ctls.ab
distinction.
An unique and interesting progra
had been arranged for the entertain
ncnt Of the gentlemen guests, and =,
SAY II waS hugely eninsed Is s,iii ffsils.-
~ expressing H. IN intruductass
program, consiting of vocal and instrs
! mental music aud rerItstions wlta
cake walk rs the finale. was ren,les-
ed. We refrain from making s.-FSsss=
mention of the participants, for The
reason that they were all roissd in
wsiite gowns from head 10 foot, which
concealed their identity.
Following the rendition OF this en-
tertaining program, progressive whist
WAS INDUCED in. The prizes wcrc
distributed as follows: Gentleman
First prize, Ed. Drcsbaugh, hox fancy
stationery: BOBBY prize, Dr. J. II. b.
cbanau. climbing sailor. Ladies
First prize, Mary r. Murphy, sterling
silver nut set; boohy prize, tin allig.
tor, Miss Daisy Ridley.
At about II O'Clock coffee, cake
sandwiches and fruits were served. 4
novel method was employed whereof,
the gentlemen were permitted Ia y.
!ect partners for supper. Along TIN
wall were arranged paper hearts,
about the size of q womaDs heart
and upon each was written E,dys
name. Al a distance ~ 10 feet each
gentleman WAS allowed two cilances
with a haw and arrow, and the Ilds
whose heart he pierced was 10 be his
partner for supper. Suffice To ST.
that no lady or gentleman Was slight
ed when supper was announced.
Cards were again INDUCED in after
refreshments had been served, and Il
WAS not until the report became ger
orally circulated that the hour OF l:3o
had arrived that the jolly throng dis
persed for their respective homes
Tie unanimous verdict of those In al :
Tendance, and especially the 81 gen :
tlemen who were the guests OF th,
evening, is, that the "Old Maids =
reception was 4 pronounced success.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14
a i'air of shoes.

Tuesday morning man named Nc
Donald walked into town from Car.
neg,e's logging camp. where he had
been working. On his feet were 4
pair 81 Shoes, the property Of Wm.
Ross which Billy had left under his
'.shake-d9an'' nj The bunk heI -.
when be WIS brought TO town sescgal
weeks ago 20 receive treatment lur sp-
jnries received While loading lags
u Dona' II and Ross met The latter
saw and eetgnizei his feot-gear ard
called Nenonald's attention to ,h~
fact Mcdonald freely admitted thar
tf.a shoes belonged to Ross, hit said
h. Lad worn them to town, Intending
Z return them y hen he mad purchas-
~ 4 pair for himself Mr. Ross said
that Il was nil right, but not relish
lax NcDgnald'a undue familiarity. hr
concluded 70 keep one eye ON iIia..
anyway Mcdonald said he VAS go
ing a.r,e,s the bridge 10 Gilletts to d.
some trading. bur when be got tia
fay another notion evidently selzetl
him, for he kept right on going. Mr.
Ross Immediately proceeded 10 lucats
sight Oficer sawyer, finding him a.
home IA bed. Ir. sawyer got up and
In company with Mr.. Roes drove oter
Ia the Great Norther depot. the dire.
tiau in which Mcdonald was head!n.
when Mr.. Ross last saw him. Mc-
Donald Was at the depot awaitlng
tiieir arrival. The three that Il
Mcdonald and the two shoes r.
turned Ia town with Messrs. Sawyeg
and Ross. The services OF Judg.
>teinieiu were then solicited, and tn
judge handed Mcdonald a prctf,
stin lecture. Mcdonald reciprucated
by handing the judge several dollar,
in costs and Mr.. Ross hts shoes, whiclf
Billy insists are seryiceable for seyerai
seasons Ia come. Billy says that b..
didn't care 81 much for the shoe,
but that II was the principle inyolsesl
which inpelled him Ia take measure,
leading tn the recovery of his pruper
". That's nil very well. Billy. hug
now that the deed is done. won, soI
he tendef-hearted enough To a.imit
that il is pretty tough To force any
one To expose their naked feet To the
winters zephyr breezes," with the
SNOW deep enough 10 caress the lower
fringes Of their high-water pants?
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1902-02-14
The -Old Maids. . Reception.

Social events have been falling ike
autumn leaves, during the present
winter season, and full sway is being
given those functions which add to
life's pleasures and eaioymenis. Card
parties. dances. sleighing parties, re-
ceptions, ct cetera, have played the
boards at regular intervals in Sand
point for the past three months. and
the socially inclined have INDUCED in
zone continual round u pleasure.
The latest event responsible for
the enjoyment OF many of our Young
people To their hearts content, WAS
the "Old Maids''' reception last
friday evening n h. of Z. hall, ten