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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
Minister Bowen Asks Ad-
ditional Warships.
FIGHTING AT yALFIRA
Critical Condition in Venezuelan At
fairs Calls Forth Prompt Action of
United States Representative-Gun
boat May Be Sent.

Washington, Oct. 15.--United States
Minister Bowen at Caracas has cabled
the state department asking that one
or perhaps two warShips be sent TO
reinforce the Gunboat Marietta, at
in the view Of the present
critical situation, which has arisen at
the Venezuelan capital.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16

Mr.. T.. M. Beggs, Drakeville, Ia.
says: Il was terribly afflicted with
rheumatism all over my body, walked
with crutches and after the second
treatment could walk with cane.
His treatment for rheumatism is all
right.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
Iowa Woman Hacks Throat
and Tries to Drown.
ATTEMPT NOT FATAL
After Gashing Her Throat With Ra.
zor Mrs. Alexander Gibson Throws
Herself into cistern But Is Res
cued by Neighbors.

What Cheer, Oct 15.-(Special,) -
After having gashed her throat
with "a razor and 2 vowing that
she will end her existence, Mrs. Alex
ander Gibson, early this morning,
jumped into deep well with the inten-
ton of committing suicide. She was
ensue will recover. Mrs. Gibson is in
sane. No cause is known for her men
tai alteration except that insanity per-
haps runs in the family.
Monday Mr.. Alexander, who is one
Of the substantial business men of this
place. noticed that his wife was act
ing queerly. AS a precautionary meas
ure he hid his razor After he had
gone to his place of business his wife
began a hunt for knife to end her
existence. In her search for weapon
she ran across an old rusty razor.
This she drew across her throat, cut
ting into the windpipe. She was dis
covered by neighbors and her family
was Immediately notified. She was
placed under surveillance, her husband
and sister having charge of her.
Second Attempt.
early THIS morning Mi. Gibson, worn
out with his sad vigil, slept while the
sister watched the demented woman.
The latter demanded a picture which
was in another room. The sister went
to get it, but no sooner had she left
the room than Mrs Gibson escaped
from the house and. going to a deep
we'll on the premises, threw herself in.
In few moments the sister returned,
to find her patient gone. She at once
gave the alarm. Mr.. Gibson was
awakened and going to the well saw
the body of his wife floating upon the
surface The water in the we'll was
very near the top and this made the
rescue comparatively easy. The wo
man was taken TO the house and re-
stored to consciousness. She declares
that she will yet end her existence
The Gibsons are respected people
in this city They are well-to-do and
their domestic life has been happy
Mrs. Gibson has been subjected to nc
undue worry and has had no trouble
of any character. The only theory
assigned for her sudden loss of mind
is that insanity has been known tt
| have existed in her family.
The woman. will recover provided
| blood poison does not enSue.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
The cablesram.

The following is the cablegram re-
ceived at the state department from
Minister Bowen, dated last night at
Caracas and shows the critical condi-
ton of the affairs in the field: 'The
army is still near Valencia. No parti-
culars are obtaineed. The Valfira is
closely surrendered and battle is
going On now"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
TESTIMONIALS

Mr.. John Petty. of Packwood, says:
MY nose was completely INSTRUCTED
with tumor and / could not breathe
through it, DR.. Bonham cured me
completely.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
Ottumwa, Ia, Aug

l was cured of double rupture,
after being afflicted IL years. My case
proved to be a difficult one to cure
but DR.. Bonham cured me sound and
we'll am cooper in Morrell's pack
ing house and that is a good test for
a rupture cure. j. 7. Baker.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY.

Time OF trains carrying passengers at
Hedrick, iowa. Effective July LIST, 1901.
Going North.
No. 3-St Paul Express daily. 1850 p. m.
No. 5-Mason City Mail (Ex SUM 2:10 p. IN.
No. Way Freight CGx SUM. 300 p. ID.
Going South.
No. 6-Peoria Mail lex SUM. 1920 p. M
No. Way Freight (Ex SUM-. s:45 a. m.
No, Peoria Express daily $40 a. m.
tinted States, Canada and Mexico. For
rates, folder: cts, call on or address,
GEO. S; BATrS H.. f. II. KENNY.
Marshalitowp, Iowa. Hedrick. la
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Ottumwa, Iowa. Jan. l. 1902

Ottumwa, Iowa, Jan. 1, 1902.
was cured of Rupture by DR.. Bon
ham two years ago and do not wear a
truss now. Am well pleased with the
cure. l work at farm work.
George Randall.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16

Four parlor street cars have been
)laced on the Des Moines street rail
ray system.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
To Send Vessel.

1t is probable that the Panther
which is now at Colon, or the Cincin-
natl, at Hayti will be sent to Caracas.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16

Boone county farmers have been
Jwindled out of about $4,000 by stock
yook fakirs
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
BIG DAMAGES.
Meek Brothers Are Awarded Forty
Thousand Dollars.

Bonaparte Oct. 15.-(Special) Ut
will cost the state of Iowa 100000 to
place fishway in the, dam across the
Des Moines river. here, If the. verdict
of the sheriff's jury, rendered late yes
terday evening, is sustained. The
amount of money awarded as dam
ages is satisfactory to the Meek Bros,
but the manner of placing the fishway
is not. They will appeal from the de-
cision Of the jury. This adds another
chapter in the long litigation fathered
by the state sportsmens association
against the Meeks. who, so far, have
had the best of it in the courts, inclu-
ding the Iowa supreme court
Last week sheriff's jury was APP
pointed to assess the damages the
Meek Bros. would sustain by reason
of a fishway being placed in the dam.
This jury consisted of j. d. Rowland.
of Milton; S. w. Manning, OF Keosau-
qua; H. A. Whitmore, of Bonaparte;
G. A. Workman, of Winchester; and
f. D. Carr and John M. Lapsley, OF
Pennington. They were directed to
assemble at Bonaparte yesterday and
determine the amount due the Meek
Bros. should the state enforce the law
and construct the fishway. The jury
labored until late yesterday evening,
when they came TO the conclusion that
$4,000 would be proper. Attorney
General Mullan was also present al
the conference.
This morning one of the Meek Bros
was seen and was asked ii the award
is satisfactory. He said that the firm
was satisfied with the amount, but
denied that the manner of construct
ing the fishway was as it should be
The improvement is to be placed 10C
1 feet from the south end of the dam
and crib is to be constructed above
it. Mr. Meek said that the firm die
not think this at all proper and would
certainly carry the case up. The
| Meeks think that the fishway should be
| placed in either one end or the othe
and that the crib should be left out
More litigation is promised.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
Was Widely Advertised.

The question of having the Bona
parte dam destroyed or fishway put
into it is one that has been agitated
for years. 1t has been celebrated 'in
song and story" Tacitus Massey, the
Iowa James Whitcomb Riley, and 9TH
ers have written verses upon it, and
many are the stories which grew out
of the agitation of the dam matter.
Perhaps no small town in Iowa has
been so thoroughly advertised, adverse.
ly, as has Bonaparte on account of it be-
ing the location of this dam. Opinions
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16

vastly erroneous as to it's magnitude
and malevolent character have been
formed in far-away parts of the state.
Some have suggested it's destruction
with dynamite, so intense did the feel
ing against this innocent adjunct to
the states largest wooden industry be-
come.
The Meek brothers, Hugh, Kirk and
Byron, were arrested on a charge of
maintaining a nuisance, but were &C
quilted, the lower court being sustain
ed by the supreme court.
Brought Into the Legislature.
A few years ago Meek Bros, annoy.
ed by the trouble and expense of de-
Tending their property, proposed to sell
the dam, and bill was introduced in
the legislature providing for it's pur-
chase, but it failed to pass. This oc-
Cured before the supreme court had
passed on the case. Then at the last
session of the legislature that body
passed a bill authorizing the condem-
nation of the dam for a fishway to be
put in and upon this the attorney gen
eral recently visited Bonaparte and
viewed the river dam there prepare
tory to bringing proceedings for con
domination of fishway through it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16

l.. w Barker, of Clinton, has invent,
ed mail crane that is said to have
many advantages.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16
Gu RING HIS
PATIENTS

People who are contemplating TAX
Ing treatment as general thing want
to know where to go to be cured.
1t is here stated by cured patients
that they have been cured by DR.. Bon
ham and he makes speciality of all
Chronic Diseases.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16

DIR. Bonham has
been located in
ottumwa for ele;
ven years and
has cured more
cases of Catarrh,
of Sore Throat
and Lungs and
Chronic Diseases
than others COM
bined.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-16

CHICAGO, FIT MADISON s. DIES MONIES
Arrive. Depart.
FIT Madison accomo. 500 p. IN. T:15 a. m.
Trains run daily except Sunday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10
Lumber and Packing Interests Failed
Support the Flour Millers'
Organization.
IMMIGRATION BILL DEBATE
ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS ADOPTED
BY THE SENATE.
Hearings on Various Measures-Luke
e. Wright Before the Senate Com
mittee on the Philippines.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-After debating
the London dock charge bill for almost
four hours the House to-day chopped its
head off by striking out the enactins clause.
This killed the bill. The debate was spir-
tied on both sides, and all day the members
were flooded with kilograms respecting the
bill. The withdrawal OF the support of the
lumber and meat packing interests, which
originally had Joined with the flour milling
interests in pressing the measure, brought
about its defeat. The final vote was 13S to
129 in favor Of the motion to strike out the
enacting clause. Speeches were made in
favor of the bill by Mr.. Tawney of Mime
sofa and Mr.. Richardson of Alabama and
against it by Messrs. Adamson of Georgia,
Wanger, Adams and Dalzell of Pennsyl-
vania, Burleson and Burgess of Texas and
Ham of Illinois.
Some minor business was transacted at
the opening of the House. The Senate bill
to regulate the duties and fix the compen-
sation of customs inspectors at the port of
New York was passed. Also a bill to pro-
vide additional districts in the Indian Ter
ritory where legal instruments can be filed.
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PIRACY IN THE PHILIPPINES.


VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. 9.-The steamer
Shawmut. from Manila. brought news OF
piracy in the Philippines. the desperadoes
being led by an American. The brig
Marcia, bound from Catanuan. Tayabas
province, for Manila. had beaten upon the
coast and was becalmed off Cavite bay.
She had as passengers FIVE Chinese mer-
chants who were on their way 10 Manila
to purchase goods. During the night a
sloop came alongside and six men climbed
over the rail and Immediately overpowered
the Chinese crew. binding all hands with
ropes. One OF these men was an American
dressed I'm the garb of an inspector of con-
stabulary. Two of his officers also wore
constabulary uniforms and carried revolt
vers. as did the American. The remaining
three Filipnos were armed with bOlos.
When the pirates reached the deck OF the
Marcia the leader claimed he was board
of health inspector and intended TO search
the vessel for arms and ammunition. After
the crew had been overpOwered the Chinese
were brought forth and at the muzzle of
drawn revolvers made to give over
their money, about $1,000. The pirates en-
barked in their boat again, and. heading
towards Cavite. threatened 10 Kill all hands
on the brig il they did not keep quiet When
the vessel arrived at Manila the customs
officers were informed. but no clew was
found to the robbers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10
FROM BAKER CITY, ORE.
F. w. White, n Banker and Broker,
Talks Gold and Politics.

F. w. White, of Baker City. Ore, general
bankers and brokers. was at the Denison
last night. Mr.. White came to Indianap-
oils on a business mission, expecting to
establish here a branch office for his firm.
Last night he talked of the wonderful de-
veIopment in the gold mines about Baker
City, and gave some interesting figures
on the wealth of that field. One mine near
Baker City. which is owned by a London.
England, syndicate, has produced 1880, 900
in gold during the year just drawing to a
toms famous independence mine in Colo
RADIO.
"Other mines in our country are almost
equally as rich,'' said Mr.. White ''but the
best indication of the prosperity of Baker
City is the condition of our banks. Baker
City has but eight thousand inhabitants,
yet the last report of one of our national
0Oo in individual deposits"
Mr.. White went TO Baker City fifteen
years ago with just 1884 in his pockets. To-
in the State. and his influence financially
and politically was sufficient to defeat a
candidate for Congress in the last cam
paign.
Representative Malcolm A. Moody, of
our district did not prove to be all that
We expected of him. said Mr.. White, land
IL was charged that / spent $4,000 attempt
ing to defeat him two years ago. 1 did try
to defeat him, but did not succeed until
this last campaign. Early in the cam
paign L posted a bet in our office offering
10 take any amount from So to $4,000 that
Moody would not be reelected. A good
deal OF the money was covered but think
that my bluff really had quite as much eff
feet in defeating Moody as anything else.
Ordinarily L take little part in politics, but
L was very anxious to get a man in Con-
gress who would really represent eastern
Oregon. The west part of the State has
had its own way too long
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10
HOTEL LOBBY GLEANINGS
TRUSTEES AND VISITORS OF DE
PAW WILL MEET TODAY.
Financial Affairs of the Institution to
he Discussed-Talks with Hotel
Visitors.

A number of the prominent ministers
and laymen of the Methodist Church from
various parts of the State registered at
the Denison and English last evening, the
occasion OF their visit to the city being
the semi-annual meeting of the board of
trustees and board OF visitors of De Pauw
University. which will be held to-day.
Among those who came in last evening
were; William Newkirk. of Connorsville;
j. Smith Talley and r s. Tenant. of
Terre Haute; Hugh Dougherty, of Bluff
ton; NJ V. Eieger, of Mishawaka: C. G..
Cloud. of McClainsboro. H.: Judge j. f..
.1glehart. of Evansville; Charles McFarlan.
OF Connersville; DR.. KEEPER of LAFAYETTE:
Harry WhiteCmb. of Shelbyville. and w.
III. Adams, OF Bloomington. DIR. III. A.
Goblin. president of De Pauw, and DIR. w.
IL Hickman, the chancellor, were also
among the carly arrivals.
short conference OF an informal ma
ture was held last night in the parlors of
the English. No action was taken at this
meeting. but the general conditions pre-
yailing at De PAW were discussed.
The meeting to-day will be held in the
office OF the Union Trust Company. which
Is the treasurer OF the endowment fund If
the university. The financial affairs of
DE Paw will be the principal matter for
discussion William Newkirk, of Corners
Vile, is president OF the board of trus-
tees, and +. I. McWhirter, Of this city.
Is secretary.
President Goblin said last night that DE
Paw Is In very gratifying condition.
I'VE are making steady gains i'm every
department.. he said. THE ATTENDANCE
this year shows an increase over last wear
and last year showed an increase over the
preceding year. The prospects for nex,
year lead US to believe that our growth
viii be continued. In a financial way we
are also making progress. Our endowment
fund Is growing slowly but surely. and
We are very hopeful OF the future. OF
course We do not have all the money We
could use TO advantage. nor all that we
would like To have, but we have been car
Tying on our work successfully and We
are gradually extending our field
The new afinshalI laboratory is a great
thing Tor De Paw. Ii is a magnificent
building. splendidly adapted 10 the WORK
OF the science department. modern in ever,
respect, and IL Is an eloquent guarantee
10 the public that De Pauw is growing and
keeping pace with the advances in the
educational world.
Among he new members of the board oi
trustees who Will assume their duties to-
day are Colonel George NJ. Studebaker
e south Bend, who was elected to sue,
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Immigration Bill Debate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The Senate de-
voted most of to-day to the immigration
bill and adopted number of amendments
There was considerable discussion of an
amendment offered by Mr.. Burton to admit
Chinese laborers to Hawaii. 1t was met
with considerable opposition and finally
was laid on the table.
The provision in the bill prohibiting the
sale of liquor in the Capitol building caused
some criticism of the House for putting it
i'm the BILL but the provision was not
stricken out.
Mr.. Tilman said he wanted a little light
on the subject. He had been informed that
no liquor was sold in the Senate end of
the Capitol. 1.-THE House is simply play
ing a hypocritical game before the people,
said he, "endeavoring to make the Senate
attend to its morals"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10
RECENT ARMY ORDERS.
Leaves of Absence and Assignment of
Officers to New Duties.

Il
Officers to New Duties.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The following
named officers have been granted leaves of
absence: Capt. William Elliott, commits
sary, two months extension; First Lieut..
Daniel F. Keller, Thirtieth Infantry, one
months extension; Lieut. Col. George s.
Anderson, Sixth Cavalry, one months ex-
tension; Chaplain George Robinson First
Infantry, three months extension; First
Lieut. Duncan Elliot, Eighth Cavalry, one
months extension; First Lieut.. Walter S.
Grant, Third Cavalry, one months extern
sion; First Lieut.. Alvin X. Baskette, Third
Infantry, one months extension.
Capts Robert M Enders, sr., and Ed
ward T. Gibson, assistant surgeons, now in
the Philippines, have been honorably dis
charged, as their services are no longer re-
quired.
Capt Frank b. Andrus, Eighth Infantry.
has been ordered to proceed to Skagway,
Alaska, to join his company and to relieve
Capt. TRADER Norman, Eighth Infantry,
who has been ordered to Fort Columbus,
New York.
Capt. Chauncey B. Baker. quartermaste
has been ordered to Fort d. A. Russell.
Wyoming upon official business of the
quartermaster' department. upon the COM
pletion of which he will return TO his sta
ton in this city.
Capt. Josiah III. Kellogg has been detailed
as a professor of military science and tao
tics at ouachita College, Arkadelphia,
Ark, at his own request
Lieut.. Col. Samuel NJ. Swigert. Ninth
Cavalry, has been ordered before an army
retiring board for examination.
Chaplain Edward j. Vattmann. Twenty
ninth Infantry, has been assigned duty
at Fort Sheridan, Ill.
Capt Wallis O. Clark. Twelfth Infantry
has been ordered before the examining
board at Fort Slocum, New York, for ex-
animation for promotion.
Contract Surgeon Ernest w. Fowler has
been relieved from duty at Fort Terry
New York, and ordered TO report to the
surgeon general of the army for annument
of his contract.
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Married at Dying Fathers Bedside.

HELENA. Mont. Dec. 9-Judge Cornelius
Hedges. one of the best known pioneers of
Montana and perhaps the most prominent
Mason In the State. lies at the point of
death He has been grand secretary of the
Masons of Montana for thirty years. The
wedding OF Miss Edna Cornelia Hedges.
the daughter of Judge and Mrs Hedges
and Harry B. Palmer. of this city, was TO
have been solemnized Wednesday and be
followed by reception at the family home.
When IL became apparent that Judge
Hedges was sinking he requested that the
ceremony be performed at once and this
was done last night. Powerful stimulants
were administered TO the sick man and the
wedding took place at his bedside
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10
Purdue Coach at Spencer House.

Coach Best, of the Purdue football team
is at the Spencer House, and will be in
the city few days. The Northwestern
University Athletic Association has made
him proposition which he has under con-
sideration. Many students at Purdue rec
ognizing his great ability a coach and
his knowledge of athletics generally, wish
him retained, either as football coach or
director of athletics and it is understood
terms will be offered him. Mr.. Best said
last night he had not yet determined what
he would do. 1t is possible he may enter
q law office in this city He is a we'll
known writer on athletics. and has dabbled
a little in romance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The indianapolis Alumni Association of
the Phi Psi fraternity will hold its monthly
luncheon at the Commercial Club at noon
Friday.
The indianapolis Manufacturers Asso-
citation held it's monthly meeting and din
ner at the Commercial Club last night
About forty members were present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10

Jerome Herff. of Peru was at the Grand
yesterday.
+. L.. Powell, the well-known Madison
banker, at the Denison last night.
Robert !! Binford, of the United States
army was at the Denison few hours yes
terday en- route to his home in Greenfield
where he viii spend a few weeks. He is a
cousin of f. j. Binford. Of the Greenfield
Interurban Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10
Piano Scorfs, Stools. Etc.

Late purchases have given us the very
latest patterns In piano scarfs We star,
them at 800 IL a stool Is wanted ASH -
the kind we are selling at 81 q IN g.
OF late pattern with wood seat. claw faet
and glass ball castors. Ns
Music rolls from &c nm 70 Sc On
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10
win.low.. Soothing sx.

Has used ,b for sSa4sS y ySs BY
nloSact success. IL soothes the child softens ~
pms aIlays pain. cures wind collie. regulate
guiih o,vels and Is the best remedy for disrrhoae
tu Ether arising from teething or other causes
Eor sale by druggsts in every part OF the world
~ cure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothtn.
cvun rs cents bottle
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coed his father, the late Glenn Studebaker,
and Marvin Campbell also of South Bend.
Rev. 5. +. Colvin, OF Monticello, and Rev.
Nj. A. Farr, of Evansville, are new men,
bers of the board of visitors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10

seven safeguards against consumption are
,,ntted In Haie's Honey 90 Horehound and Tar
r. Gains the most violent cough and cures the
s.orst cold in few hours and averts ali dan
Ger Sold by all druggists
pixies Toothache Drops cure In minute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-10

John F. Russell. prominent miller of
Greensburg, Ind, is here, the guest of
Representative Griffith at the Varnum.
c. A c.