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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
GETS FOUR YEARS IN PEN.
Wesley Young Plead Guilty to Serious
Charge.

Charged with assault with attempt
to commit manslaughter and having
plead guilty to the accusation, Wesley
Young, who is said to have formerly
resided in Ottumwa, has been sentenc-
ed by Judge Bollinger, of the Scott
county court, to serve four years in the
penitentiary. Young is the man who
was held in Davenport accused of
shooting Ben Berry. a colored barber,
about two months ago. He was ar
rested and later indicted by the grand
jury. Concerning the case, the Daven-
port Times says:
THE convicted man had been on a
prolonged spree and he came into the
barber shop and started to raise a rum
pus. Berry ordered him out but he re-
fused to go and soon created such a
disturbance that Berry finally threw
him out. He came back again and was
put out a second time.
Gin few moments he appeared,
opened the door little way and aimed
revolver at Berry's head, and pulled
the trigger. The ball entered the bar
ber's chin and came out on the side
of his neck. The wound was a seri-
Gus one, but did not prove dangerous.
The revolver which Young used was a
% calibre, and had it been larger he
would undoubtedly have killed Berry.
Later Young was arrested by the police
with the revolver still in his possession
and when caught he stated that he was
still hunting for a victim. He was
crazy drunk at the time and it was
with much difficulty. that the officers
| m IN p1ocp him IIn6pr arrest
He was charged first with manslaugh-
ter, but later the charge was changed
to assault with the attempt to commit
manslaughter. Young leaves wife
and one little girl behind who are
practically penniless and who applied
to the county for aid some time ago
George w. Scott appeared for the de.
| PENDANT"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
STOR Y.
BYBEE DOES NOT THINK
RICHARDS Is IN MEXICO.
Knoxville Sheriff Thinks Richards
May Possibly Be in Iowa and Feels
Sure He is in the United States
Baird's Condition improving.

Sheriff Bybee, of Knoxville, believes
that w. A. Richards, who was recent
ly reported to have gone to Mexico, is
still in the United States and very
probably in Iowa, and SO he express
ed himself yesterday to officers in
Des Moines, according to a dispatch
from that city. Since the Sullivan
robbery at Hamilton on January 2 a
continual search has been kept up for
Richards and Sheriff Bybee holds to
the belief that had he travelled any
distance on the trains he would have
been apprehended and arrested. OF
tdmwans, however, do not agree with
this theory in full, as it is we'll
known fact that the Knoxville sheriff
did not have his warrant until a week
after the robbery, time enough for
Richards to be several hundreds of
miles away from Iowa. However,
there are several Ottumwa people who
have been studying the case who be-
lieVe that the former federal officer
is not in Mexico also. Nevertheless,
for all that is known as to his where
abouts by the officers, he might as
well be in Europe. The dispatch from
Des Moines is as follows:
"In conversation with the officers in
Des Moines who are looking for Rich
ards, Sheriff Bybee openly expressed
a belief that he thinks Richards is in
the United States and very possibly in
Iowa, the sheriff not putting much
faith in the story that he purchased
ticket I'd Mexico or went there after
he may have purchased a ticket.
Richards is man easily identified,
and the railroad Offices being the first
place examined it is the theory now
that Richards purchased the Mexico
ticket in Omaha to throw the officers
off his track, but that he did not make
the trip, or, starting it, made but a
small portion of it.
while in the city Sheriff Bybee
conferred with Sheriff Mattern and
members of the Iowa Sheriffs' associa-
ton in regard to the Richards case.
There have been no developments dur
ing the past few days, and no positive
clews as to Richards whereabouts are
as yet forthcoming.
Crank Baird, the wounded robber,
is still confined in the Jail at Knox
vile, but is improving in health and
all fears of his death, which were cur
rent at one time, are now removed,
as Baird is out of danger"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Jan. 29.-Wheat, No. 2 red
76@77; No. 8 red, 6S@75; No. hard
.72@74; No. hard, 67@72; May open.
ed, 1875 @7S1a; highest, 1875; lowest,
775s; closing, 1885.
Corn, Nos. 2, white, yellow, 451a
@461a; No. 3, 41h@42; No. yellow
42h @42a; January, 45A; May open.
led, 445s@44a; highest, 45B; lowest,
445s; closing, As.
Oats, No. 2, 331a; No. 8, 32M @33A /;
No. 2 white, 44h @451a; No. white
1914 @34; No. white, 321a @33A
standard, S4@35; January, 33%; May
opened, 361s@36ss; highest, 361a;
lowest, 361s; closing, 36as @36R.
Pork, January, 1925; May, 1870.
Lard, January, 1920; May, 9.55.
Ribs, January, 9.05; May, GIT.
Rye, May, 51A.
Barley, cash, 42@58.
Flax, 1.1S@1.221s illMIfe
Timothy, 4.25@4.30. 7sss,
Glover, 11.75. 4tSLIIA& .Igx
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. PAUL.
A. w. Lee Gives Address on "Hieh
Tide at Gettysburg"
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Last evening, the Brotherhood of ST.
Paul of the First Methodist Episcopal
church held it's regular meeting at the
home of j. H. Morrell. 1928 North Mark
ct street. This meeting was a very in
teresting one, and owing to the large
attendance was in every respect very
entertaining to all who were present.
DR.. Craig lead in prayer after which
r. Wetzel rendered the beautiful violin
solo, ga Flower Song" by Lang. A
short business meeting was held, which
consisted of the reading of the minutes
of the last meeting, reports of the
chairmen of the different committees,
and all other business which was to
be discussed by the members. Mrs.
s. N. Manro. rendered the pretty vocal
selection, plains of Peace" by Barn
ard.
The latter part of the evening was
devoted to an excellent address by A.
w. Lee on the subject, High Tide at
Gettysburg" Mr.. Lee stated that on
visiting the old battle field, he became
quite Interested, so much so, that it
prompted him to review the historical
accounts of the battle and the awful
slaughter which took place on those
very plains which lay stretched out
before him. He said, that he looked
upon this battle as one of the greatest,
if not the greatest struggle fought dur
ing the Civil war and he described the
time as the darkest and saddest period
of the five years of suffering.
Mr.. Lee gave brief description of
the situation of the different forces of
both Union and Confederate sides, I'M
der General McClelland, General
Hooker, General Lee, General Long
street and others, and followed their
movements before and during the
time of the battle of Gettysburg. He
also pictured the surroundings and To-
cations of Seminary and Cemetery
ridges on the field of battle. He next
gave the details of the terrific struggle
and bloodshed of the three days of
fierce fighting, how the forces were
shot down and scattered over the field,
the faithful repeated charges of the
light artillery until the last of the am
munition was gone Mr.. Lees talk
was very interesting and at its close
some of the listeners, several of whom
were enlisted in the army during the
| Civil war and were engaged in this
great battle, were asked to speak.
They responded freely, and told brief
| w OF their experiences and trials. The
evenings entertainment was closed aft
er light refreshments were served.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
PROMOTERS IN THE CITY.
Continued from page ~

Harrow's branch 1t is claimed that
MI Frank represents men with CAPT
tai amounting to about $4OO0,0o0, he
himself being worth in the neighbor-
hood of half that amount. There are
two others who are contemplating as
eociating themselves with the scheme
who will increase the amount by
about $2,000,000. Neither of these
men live in Ottumwa, and it is hint
ed that they reside in Chicago.
The Plans.
The plans and specifications for the
proposed new waterworks are along
the same lines as those prepared by
the city when the Fruin-B ambrich
Construction Co. took the contract to
build. There are some notifications,
however, the most important of which
are with regard to the pipes and the
reserve supply of water. The power
house, it is purposed, is to be in the
same place, at point not far from
the river and in the vicinity of the
Morrell ice house west of town. A
stand pipe is to be erected near the
residence Of l.. c. Hendershott and
the reservoir on North Court street
40 " pC dohC away WIN.
A Purchasing Clause.
The ultimate aim of the present
city council is to acquire municipal
ownership of the waterworks of Ot--
tumwa, and to this end purchase
clause is to be made part of the
franchise that is proposed. To this
Mr.. Frank yesterday agreed. Provi-
sions are contained in the franchise,
which was also taken to Chicago by
Mr.. Frank, for the free furnishing of
water to the city hall and other public
buildings.
Contract OutIawed.
The question as to the propriety of
making contract with these men
before the Fruin-Bambrich case is fin.
ally settled, was raised, but this
doubt is set at naught by the fact
that this contract, which was ratified
by vote of the people, contained a
clause which now outlaws it complete
ly and it would be impossible for the
4 city to compel the company to fulfill
the contract while the injunction case
was in progress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
MARKETS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Jan. 29.-Cattle, receipts.
$4,000; slow, weak; good to prime,
460@590; poor to medium, 5000
4.5O; stockers, 2.25@4.4O; COWS, LAO
@4.5O; Texans, 3.50@4.50.
Hogs, receipts, $4,000; big; 10 high
er; mixed butchers, 6.45@6.7O; good
to choice heavy, 6S0@7.O0; rough
heavy, 650@6.75; light, 6.3O@6.55;
bulk sales, 6.50@6.70
Sheep, receipts, 10000; steady; $50
$500; lambs, 440@6.35.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
sMAsHUP ON WABASH.
One Train Dashes Into Another--En-
zine and Caboose Burned.

Moulton, Jan. 28.-About five o'clock
last evening Wabash freight engine
"died" just as the train was coming in
to town and another train following
closely, crashed into the caboose OF
the first train. The engine of the last
train and caboose of the first burned
up. Nobody was seriously hurt, but
many were Jared somewhat by jump
ing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
REV. o. P. soNNERs CHANGES.
Quits Alton Passionate to Take Up the
Work at ClearfieId.

Creston, Jan. 2S.-Rev. o. P. Son
ners, who mas been serving the CON
gregation of the Baptist at Alton for
some time, has resigned his charge at
that place and accepted a call to the
church at Clearfield.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

New York Butter and Egg Market.
New York, Jan. 29.-Butter steady;
creamery, common to choice, and held,
1905; extra, 90.
Eggs easy; refrigerated, 1908;
fancy, 90; poor to good, 1921.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
MAN KILLED IN YARDS.
w. B. Wilson, an Employe of the
Great Western, Run Over.

Des Moines, Jan. 2S.-W. B. Wilson,
a switchman in the Great Western
yards, was run over and his body cut
in two by an engine in the yards.
Wilson was resident of South Des
Moines and leaves wife and two
children. Henry Wilson, a brother of
the unfortunate man, is prominent
banker at Ames.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
New York Poultry Market

Poultry, alive, steady; turkeys, 40
10; fowls, 10; dressed quiet; chickens,
1872 OLA; fowls, 13@131s; turkeys, 20.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
, is ELECTED BY ONE VOTE.

Wiley S. Rankin Won captaincy of
Mason City Company.
Mason City, Jan. 2S.-Lieut. Wiley
s. Rankin was elected captain for
company A over Lieut.. Col Helbig by
one vote, the ballot standing 10 to 20.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

Peoria, Jan. 29-Corn steady; N
8, 41R.
Oats steady; No. 8 white, SO.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Chicago Poultry Market.
Peoria Produce Market.

Chicago, Jan. 29.-Poultry steady;
15@1S; chickens, S@12k.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
ToDAYs MARKETS.

This market is ful llshed by the
Weare Commission Co. of Chicago,
o. L. Shadford, suite is, Holman
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

DR.. John Manion, prominent young
physician of Charlotte, is dead.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

A soldier and sailors monument, to
cost $4,000 will be erected at Liberty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
HARRY PATTEE RECOVERING.

Doing Nicely and in a Short Time
Will Be Able to Be Out Again.
Perry, Jan. 2S.-Harry Pattee is
improving quite rapidly, and there is
now hardly any doubt but that he will
recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
; LOCAL MARKETS,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
WHOLESALE PRICES.

There are no changes in the local
wholesale markets for today. Yester-
days quotations remain the same, and
the movement is steady and firm.
live Stock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

New York Produce Market.
New York, Jan. 29.-Wheat, May.
Sis.
Corn, May, 5O7s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

Chicago Butter and Egg Market.
Chicago, Jan. 29.-Butter weak;
16@247s; dairies, 1923.
Eggs weak, 81.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
st. Louis Produce Market.

0t' LOuTS FFUutlCe WdTKet.
st. Louis, Jan. 29.-Wheat, cash,
71A; May, 75A @75%.'
Corn, cash, AN; May, 1902.
Oats, cash, 35; May, 361s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
LEO REFUSES ENVOY.
Dr.. Costa ST Argentine Republic De.
barred From Vatican.

Rome, Jan. 2S.-The pope has re-
fused to receive DR.. Costa, the vice
president of the Argentine Republic,
because he first paid visit to the
quirinal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

to come sooner or later if some legis-
lation is not enacted. This plan was
recommended by Secretary Gage and
a bill has been reported to the house
providing for this feature but there is
little chance Of it being enacted this
session.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

Secretary S',ar and other students
of finance are already looking for.
ward to next fall for possible trouble
again in the money market. In last
September, October and November
Secretary Shaw had to adopt great
many different measures to relieve
the stringent money conditions in
New York and throughout the coun-
try. He may not be so.well prepared
to meet the difficulties this fall. The
adoption of bill requiring United
States bonds as security would do
much to ward off crisis that's sura
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
Love and Quarreling.

Every man and woman of us who has
lived long enough in the world to gain
wisdom by experience will be obliged to
admit the strange sad union of love and
quarreling. But every one of US who
has lived deeply enough to know that
experience worketh hope will admit
that when love quarrels with its be-
loved it is just because this noble ideal
of unity has run off the track, SO to
speak; a virtue has gone to seed; a di-
vine quality has developed defect.
The outlook for quarrelsome love is not
so hopeless when we can understand
this. See how it would work if those
two squabbIing sisters would either of
them stop to remember that it is only
love, foolish, exasperating, unbalanced
love, that is responsible for the i'll bred
domestic criticism that spoils the home
life. If Jane once honestly believed that
Mary's love made her SO unpleasant
she would stop aghast, amused no
doubt and very likely touched, but al
most certainly silenced. And that would
be the end of the quarrel.-Margaret
Deland in Harper's Bazaar.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05


The life and growth of wool and hair
are not identical with the life Of the
body, but they will grow after the
death of the animal in whose skin they
have taken root. The root of the hair
exudes the hair pulp, which is formed
into cells containing the pigment which
gives color to the hair itself. Each row
Of these cells forms ring. AS the
rings of cells are pushed away from
the skin by the giving out of fresh
pulp from the roots the cells dry, form
ing scales which curiously resemble
miniature fish scales. A hair is simply
long tube formed of these rings into
sort of sheath. These ''saw teeth," I"
which the older writer's mention as be-
ing one of the characteristics of the
human hair, are formed by rings Of
these dried up cells, which are very
fine and closely set.
Goats hair has more rapid growth
and longer cells, so that it is less regu-
lar and straight than that of the hui
man species; consequently it shows lit
tie of the toothlike edge. The hair of
the sheep of the common sort is irreg-
ular, with tendency to curl or wave,
but, unlike that of the goat, shows
marked toothlike edges. Wool has
barbed projections along the chairs"
which is one of it's distinguishing pc
culiarities. The 'wool' of the negro is
really hair, but is less perfect than
straight hair. The same may be said
of ''kinky' hair in the white races.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05


place. Would she of the fiaxen hair
and the wide, admiring eyes hesitate
any longer? James smiled as he strolled
back on post.
In the afternoon Officer Daniels,
Hans Peterson, Hank O'Day and Mr..
Barton, the man Hans worked for,
came into court The officer told the
circumstances of the arrest and dwelt
at length upon the plain case of VIOLA
ton of the city ordinances. Then Hank
O'Day explained who he was and how
his horses had become frightened.
Hans took the stand and said he "yust
yump in da wagon to stop i'd" and
finally Mr.. Barton informed the court
that Hans worked for him and had
never driven an ice wagon in his life.
The judge turned to James again,
and when the officer had nothing to
say began to talk himself. He talked
for quite awhile, and most of the time
he addressed his remarks to Officer
Daniels.
When the butler had read to Hulda
from that evenings paper the account
of the runaway and the trial, what the
judge had said to James and what he
had said about Hans, she went out into
the kitchen and sighed and thought.
That night Hans came and talked long
and earnestly, and as he talked the
fading glimmer of that five pointed
star went out, and naught remained
for her but the light in Hans Peterson's
blue eyes,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
An Indian Feast.

What did the Indians eat? Gabriel
Thomas, writing in 1896, tells us that
@"they live chiefly on maize or Indian
corn roasted in the Ashes, sometimes
beaten boyd with Water, called HON.
inie. They have cakes, not unpleasant: {:
also Beans and Pease, which noruish
much, but the Woods and Rivers afford
them their provision; they eat morning
and evening, their Seats and Tables on
the ground" Mr.. G. G. Abbott tells in
travels In Treetop" Of other yegeta-
BILE foods known to the Indians-the
roots of the golden club, arrowleaf and
groundnut, besides various berries and
nuts.
1t is well known that extensive
orchards were planted by these people.
1t may be added that In all probability
the tubers of that noble plant, the To-
tus, were used as food.
1t is clear that the De1awares were
meat eaters. 1t needs but little digging
on any village site to prove this, and
from single fireplace deep down in the
soil have been taken bones of the elk,
deer, bear, beaver, raccoon, muskrat
and gray squirrel.
The remains Of deer were largely in
excess, and as this statement holds good
of every village site Of the Indians
doubtless they depended more largely
upon the deer than upon all the others.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05
CARE OF JEWELRY.
How to Clean and Polish Gold ana
Silver.

How to Clean and Polish Gold ana
Silver.
The cleaning and care of jewelry is
matter that often perplexes the woman
who is fastidious about the details Of
her toilet and her house. says the New
York Tribune. Following are some di-
rections and formulas that will be
found exceedingly valuable. They
were furnished through the courtesy
Of William L. Lewis of the Practical
Jeweler and Optician.
Regarding the cleaning of diamond
jewelry Mr.. Lewis says: First wash
in benzine, then in CASTLE soap and
water to which a little ammonia has
been added. Rinse in clear water, dip
in alcohol and dry ON jewelers. saw
dust. This formula holds for all jew
elry containing precious stones other
than pearls.
'If the gold has lost its luster
through usage or is tarnished, some
further treatment is necessary, how
ever. Make a solution out of a quart
of water and an ounce of cyanide of
potassium and dip the jewelry in it.
Then rinse in clear water and proceed
as before from this point. A word Of
caution regarding the use of this solu-
ton must be added. Cyanide of potas-
stun is a deadly poison. Too much
care therefore cannot be exercised in
its use, and the moment the cleansing
process is completed it should be
thrown out
''If gold is dull and requires polishing,
rub with a piece of chamois leather
upon which has been placed small
quantity of jewelers. rouge. Wash off
the rouge with soap (castile) and wa
ter; then rinse in clear water, dip in
alcohol and dry in jewelers. sawdust.
Pearl jewelry may be cleaned in the
same manner as that containing dia-
monds, except that the benzine bath
must be omitted and all the operations
must be performed very quickly, as
pearls are often cemented in place and
fluids have tendency to soften the
cement: hence the need for speed.
"The rule given above for the clean
ing Of gold applies to all sorts of gold
and silver trinkets. 1t is, or ought to
be, needless to add watches are not to
be subjected to this treatment"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

The name of the precious stone In
serted in the ring of Gyges has not
been handed down to us, but it is prob
able that it was the topaz, whose Won
ders Philostrates recounts in the life
of Apollonius. An attribute Of the sun
and of fire, the ancients called it the
gold magnet, as it was credited with
the power of attracting that metal, in
dicating its veins and discovering treas
ures. Heliodorus in his story Of Theag-
enes and Charicles says that the topaz
saves from fire all those who wear 1t
and that Charicles was preserved by a
topaz from the fiery vengeance of Ar
saces, queen of Ethiopia.
This stone was one of the first tails
mans that Theagenes possessed in
Egypt. The topaz at present symbol
ICES Christian virtues-faith, justice,
temperance, gentleness, clemency.-
Paris Figaro.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-02-05

Helping Him Out.

The other day an omnibus was plung-
Ing through London from Putney to
Liverpool street. Just behind the driver
sat couple. The young woman knew
nothing of London; the young man
knew a little. and the young woman
wanted to know everything. She ascer-
tanned that the Brompton oratory was
ST. Paul's cathedral, that st. Georges
hospital was Buckingham palace and
collected lot of curious misinforma-
ton about the Hotel Cecil, which had
changed places with the law courts.
The driver fidgeted and nearly lost his
way. AS they came up Ludgate hnl
the young woman caught sight of the
statue of Queen Anne. "Now, who is
that?" she demanded. The young man
hesitated. But the driver could con-
tain himself no longer. ''Don't lose
'eart, guv'nor" lie said over his shoul-
der, don't lose cart. Say it's Joan of
London Chronicle.