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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
MAKE CHANGES.
Bowers Cut Down Representatives
and Raise Dues.

Indianapolis, Feb. 26.-Two import
ant amendments to the constitution of
the American bowling congress were
adopted at the meeting of the con-
gress today. One amendment cuts
down the representation of the asso-
citation in congress and the other
raises the dues of the association from
81 to 81. j. j. Rowe, of Lakewood,
Ohio, was elected president of the
bowlers' league.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
WIRELESS TRUST is FORMED.

Company of s7,5oo,o0o Capital viii
Deal in Electrical Apparatus.
Camden, N. j., Feb. 26.-The Inter-
national Wireless Telegraph company
with a capital of $7,500000 and $1,000
paid in, has filed articles of incorpor-
alton.
The objects are to purchase and ac-
quire the patent for the United States
granted to any person or persons COW
ering the discovery of wireless tele--
graphy and telephony and the inven--
ton, Improvement manufacture and
use of the apparatus
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
CANAL COMPANY AcQulEscEs.
Officials Make No Objection to Changes
Suggested by Knox.

Paris, Feb 26.-It is reported in re-
sponsible quarters that the chief Off
cials of the Panama Canal company
have informed American officials here
tnat they have no objection to the two
changes in the agreement suggested
in the recent dispatch from Attorney
General Knox. which proposed the ac-
ceptance of the company's tender,
subject to the two notifications and
to the United States senate's ratifica-
tion
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
WANTS TO ANNEX CANADA.
Congressman De Almond Introduces
a Striking Resolution.

Washington, Feb 26.-Representa-
tive De Almond, of Missouri, yester-
day introduced a concurrent, resolu-
tion providing for the annexation of
Canada to the United States. Under
it's terms the President is authorized
to ascertain and report to congress
upon what terms Great Britain will
be willing to part with either portion
or the whole of Canada to this coun-
try.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
ROOSEVELT TO SPEAK.
John Wesley Birthday Anniversary
Celebration in New York CITY

Washington, D. c.. Feb. 26.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt, accompanied by Sec
retary Loeb Captain Cowles, Stenog-
rapher Latta and his physician, left
for New York on special train this
morning. This evening President
Roosevelt and party will attend the
celebration of the anniversary of the
birth of John Wesley in Carnegie hall,
where the President will be the prin-
cipal orator.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
TO BE CANDIDATE.

Mrs. w. |. Smith Wants Presidency
State Federation Women's Clubs.
Council Bluffs. Feb. .26.-Mrs. Wall
ter |. Smith, wife OF Congressman
Smith of this district, has announced
herself as a candidate Tor the position
of state president of the Iowa FEEDER
alton of Women's clubs. Mrs. Smith
is now serving her second term as
president of the Council Bluffs Wom--
ans club and has held many offices
connected with the club work in the
city and state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
DEMOCRATS TOFICnT
WILL OPPOSE UNsEATlNG OF
BUTLER OF MISSOURI.
Decision Made at Caucus to Adopt
Filibusterins Methods-TTi,is Action
Causes Tension in House To-day
Claims No Quorum Was Present.

Washington, Feb. 26.-At largely
attended house democratic caucus to-
day a resolution was unanimously
adopted, That we shall resist by all
honorable means at our command the
unseating of contestee Butler and
Contestant Wagner" Il is the opinion
of the minority that the republicans
will not be able to accomplish more
than pass the appropriations bills be-
fore adjournment.
Causes Tension.
The decision of the democrats to
filibuster for the rem ainder of the
session if republicans press the Wag-
oner.Butler contested election, caus-
ed considerable tension on both sides
when the house assembled today.
When the speaker was about to direct
the clerk to read the journal, Richard
son, the democratic floor leader, made
a point that there was no quorum
Speaker Henderson was able TO count
only 167. Payne Of New York moved
a call OF the house and Upon that mo-
ton the demoeats forced roll call
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
SAYS HE is GUILTY OF FIVE MUIR
DERS.
indianapolis Man Arrested Yesterday
Tells of Long Career of Crime
Says He Killed Ida Gebbard, Whose
Body Was Found in Barn.

Hamilton, Ohio, Feb. 26.-Alfred
Knapp, of indianapolis. the man ar
rested yesterday, who confessed to the
murder of his third wife, today made a
full confession of FIVE murders. Among
them is that of Ida Gebhard, the
Indianapolis girl. who was found mu-
dered and outraged in a stable in July
1895.
Makes Confession.
Knapp admitted that he had repeat
edly assaulted the women criminally
and had killed some of them Knapp
said that he could not tell what made
him kill the people. Il could not help
it. Some kind of desire to kill took
hold of me. l could not resist the
temptation. I'm sorry for my crimes,
but now | hope they will be easy with
me-"
Charge Preferred.
After the confession a formal
chrge of murder in the first degree
was filed. Despite assurances that
there was no danger of lynching
Knapp was much afraid of being sum
marily dealt with.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
OPPOSES PLACING LEE
STATUE in CAPITOL
JEALOUSY CAUSES MURDER.
Henry Carr Killed in a Fight With His
Friend, James Fletcher.

Chicago Feb. 26-Jealousy over a
woman is believed to have been the
cause of the murder of Henry Carr, 80
years old, last evening in the home
of his father-in-law, Patrick Foley, 266
May street, by James Fletcher, 10
years old, a former friend. The boy
was shot three times by Carr.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
FIVE ARE DEAD.
Many Wounded - Officers Capture

Many Wounded = OFFICERS Capture
Guns and Ton of Ammunition.
Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 26.-Ten
of the Stanisford mob were brought
here today and jailed on charges Of
violating an injunction order of the
federal court. Sixty-one are held by
the state authorities at Beckley under
warrants of conspiracy. Five are dead
as the result of battle Wednesday,
Sixteen of the wounded have been ac-
counted for The posses captured be
sides the prisoners 100 guns, sixty pis-
tolls and a ton of ammunition
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
HAS NARROW ESCAPE.

The Driver on Milwaukee Passenger
Breaks, Tearing Hole in Cab.
Lansing, Feb. 26.-While a Milwau-
kee passenger was trying to make up
time between here and Albin one of
the drivers of the engine broke and
was thrown many feer into nearby
cornfield. A large hole was torn in
the cab near the engineers seat. The
engineer escaped injury.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

Cincinnati, Feb. ga fire which
started in the cellar of the Pike opera
house building at 1870 o'clock this
morning and caused loss estimated
at $2,000,000 was not under control
until after daylight. AS the confla
grafton occurred in the heart of the
city it caused great alarm. All the oc
cupants of the Burnett and Gibson ho
tells, which are in close proximity
were called out of their rooms
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
REPRESENT SIX STATES.
Ten Sons Left by a Mother Of Ninety
Attend Funeral.

Clarinda, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Susan Whit
ticker of this city the mother of ten
living sons, died yesterday at the age
of 80 years. A remarkable thing about
the family is that all of them are liv-
ing and all will be present at the flu
neral today, although their homes are
anattered over six different states,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
VICTORY FOR M'eovERN.

Ex-Featherweieht Champion Knocks
Out Maynard in Fourth Round.
Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-At the Penn
Art club last night 1000 people saw
Terry McGovern, the former feather
weight champion, defeat Billy May
nard of this city in the fourth round of
what was to have been six round
contest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
GO TO STUDY SUMS MOVEMENT.
Astronomers Plan Extensive observa-
tions of Stellar Variations.

Berkeley, Cal, Feb. 26.-The d. @.
Mills astronomical expedition to the
southern hemisphere will start for
Chile on next Saturday. The expedi-
tion is headed by William H. Wright,
of Lick observatory, and is going for
the purpose of photographing the line
of sight, velocities of stars in the
southern hemisphere to ascertain the
motion of the solar system through
space.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
HAS WITHDRAWN DEPOSITS.
Harry Brolaski Said to Have Sole
Many Pool Rooms.

Many Pool Rooms.
Cedar Rapids, Feb. 26.-The official
statement received here today from
the committee of investors in the Bro
laski & Co., show that Harry Brolaski
has sold his pool rooms at various
points and withdrawn all the money on
deposit in Chicago, Detroit and other
places. His whereabouts is unknown.
The statement further says that there
were $500 investors in the Brolaski
concern and it is estimated that the to-
tai investment will reach over $1,1OO,-
600 which was from Cedar Rapids.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
TANANA STRIKE SAID TO BE BIG.

New Gold Fields in Alaska Reported
as Rich or Richer Than kIondike.
Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 26.-Letters
received here from Dawson assert
that the gold strike in the Tanana dis
trict is as rich as that made in the
Klondike. Scores of prospectors here
are gathering outfits and preparing
to start for new fields.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
PlrTssuRe GETS NEW DEPOT.
Wabash Has Let Contract for $1,000,
600 Structure,

Pittsburg, Feb 26.-President RAM
say of the Wabash railroad has ap-
proved the plans for a new station in
this city, and the contract for it's con-
struction has been awarded. The
structure to be completed in ten
months will cost over $1,000,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
DEWEY PRIZE MONEY ASKED.
Attorney General Urges Appropriation
by Congress.

by Congress.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 25.-The
secretary of the treasury has transmit
ted to the senate letter from the at
torney general recommending an ap-
preparation of s946,0S3 to satisfy the
decree of the United States supreme
court in the prize money case of Ad-
miral Dewey and others on account of
the sinking of the Spanish vessels in
the battle of Manila bay.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
MORGAN GOES TO CUBA.
Takes Family and Says Trip is TO
Recreation Only.

New York, Feb.26.-J. p Morgan,
accompanied by several members of
his family and party of friends, has
gone on southern trip, which will
srobably take them as far as Cuba.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
EDITORS IN SESSION.
Republican Newspaper Men Meet in
Washinato1.

Washington. Feb. 26.-The Nation
al republican editorial association met
here today in convention Among the
seventy-five members present were
representatives of the association
from Illinois, Indiana and Iowa Ad-
dresses were delivered by the presi-
dent, ]. A. Sleicher of New York; ;
Charles Emory Smith and Perry S.
Heath.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
THE WEATHER FOR low A

Chicago, Feb. 26.-Generally fair
northwest, probably rain or snow east
and south tonight and Friday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
COFFEE PRICES GO UP.
Capitalists Form Syndicate to Monop-
olize the Trade of Brazil.

London, Feb. ga dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Rome says that a
group of English, Italian, and Brazil
ian capitalists are forming trust to
monopolize the coffee trade of Brazil.
1t is stated that the syndicate is sup
ported by the Brazilian government.
1t is expected that prices will be rails
ed 80 per cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
SOUTH AMERICA GETS GOLD.
Shipment of s75o,ooo Will Be Made
by New York Banks.

New York, Feb. ga shipment of
$3.50, 900 American gold will be made
to Buenos Ayres, South America, today
by New York banks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
DRAWS IMMENSE CROWD.
Contestants in FeatherWeight Cham
pionsllip Battle in Perfect Condition,

San Francisco, Feb. 26.-The contest
for the featherweight championship of
the world between Young Corbett and
Eddie Hanlon which will be decided to-
night at Mechanics pavilion, promises
to attract one Of the largest audiences
that ever witnessed a ring battle. Both
men are reported as being in perfect
condition. The betting is ten to six
in favor of Corbett.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
New York Produce Market.

New York, Feb. 26-Wheat, May,
Sis
Corn, May, 527s @53.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
M'kAy GETS HIS LIBERTY.
Case of Convicted Divine Appealed to


Onawa, Feb. 26.-The case of the
state VS.. G. B. Mckay, a Protestant
Methodist minister. who was sentenc-
ed to one and half years in prison for
rape, has been appealed to the SUI
preme court The appeal bond was
signed by John A. Heisler, a wealthy
farmer Of Cooper township. Mckay is
at liberty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
TO NAME COMMITTEEMAN.
Henry County Republicans viii Nomi-
nate Aaam Weir.

nate Adam Weir.
Mt Pleasant, Feb. 26-Henry coun-
ty republicans will present the name
of Adam Weir. of this city, as a can
didate for member OF the state central
committee from this district at the
next republican state convention to
succeed Hon. H. o. Weaver, OF Wa
pello, it being the understanding here
that Mr. Weaver, who is now an in
ternal revenue collector, will not be a
candidate for the place again
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
ST. Louis Produce Market

ST, Louis, Feb. 26.-Wheat, cash,
71A; May, 1874,
Corn, cash, 421s; May, APIS @42A.
Oats. cash, S51A; May, 35a4.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
CHICAGO Poultry Market.
peoria Produce Market

Chicago, Feb. 26.-Poultry steady;
turkeys, 15@1S; chickens, 10@13R.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
National Convention Discusses Owner.
ship of Electric Lighting Plants.

New York, Feb. 26.-The second
days session of the national conven-
ton on municipal ownership and pub
lie franchises began today with dis
cussion on municipal ownership of
electric lighting plants" The aftir
native was taken by Victor Rosewat-
er, of Omaha, and the negative by
Lieutenant Cahoon, secretary of the
National Electric Light association.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
chicauo Butter and Euu Marked

Chicago, Feb. 26.-Butter steady;
1S@277a; dairies, 14@24.
Eggs easier, 141a.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
STRIKE is LIKELY.
Demand for Wage Advance Causes
Discharge of Boone Electrician.

Boone Feb. 26 (Special.)- A
strike among the electricians of Boone
is likely on account of the discharge
of M. A. Childs, superintendent of the
Boone county telephone company, for
being active in organizing union to
demand higher wages.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

The schools at Irwin, Shelby county,
have been closed because of an out+,
break of smallpox in the village.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
HARRY PATTEE is WORSE.

No One But the Immediate Family
Allowed to See Him.
Perry, Feb. 26.-Harry Pattee does
not improve. His condition is such
as to still cause much anxiety on the
part of his physician and friends.
Nobody but the immediate family is
allowed to see him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
CONGRESS OF ARTS ASSURED.

Astronomer Newcomb in Charge of
Department at Worlds Fair.
Chicago. Feb. 26.-Simon Newcomb,
of Washington, ,--e eminent astrono-
mer, has been appointed president of
the worlds congress of arts and sci
'ences at the st. Louis exposition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
COLLIER TowED INTO PORT.

The Alexander Reaches Bermuda Aid
ed by Steamer Beta.
New York, Feb. 26.-Advices receiv-
ed here from Bermuda say that the
Collier Alexander was towed in there
today by the Dutch steamer Beta,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
wAUkEsHA POOR FARM SOLD.

Entire Property, Including Poor House
and Potter's Field.
Waukesha, Wis, Feb. 25.-The
county poor house and poor farm here
were sold today to Daniel Mulligan
for $4,000. The farm comprises about
165 acres, and includes the
potter's field, in which many bodies
are buried.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
New York Poultry Markets.

New York, Feb. 26.-Poultry, alive,
weaker; turkeys, Is; fowls, 15; dress
ed, firm; chickens, 14@141a; fowls,
14@141a.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
MRS. FAIRBANKS CHOSEN.
Unanimously Reelected President
General of the D. A. r.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Fair
banks, of Indiana, was unanimously re-
elected. president-general of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
LEOPOLD STILL PLANS u. S. TOUR

Runor That King of Belgians VIII
Visit America This Spring.
Brussels, Feb. 26-The rrmor which
was current last fall that King Leo
pold will visit the United States is re-
vived today in the Etoile Beige, which
says that the king will go to America
for the Easter holidays.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

New York Butter and Egg Market.
New York, Feb. 26.-Butter firm,
creamery, common to choice, 1927;
held, 1S@25; extra, 2S.
Eggs firm; refrigerated, S@13.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

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Oats, dull; No. 3 white, 331a.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-09
Death Watch on Guard.

The time drawing near for the exc
cution OF DR.. Cartel, Sheriff Smith,
acting under orders of Judge Graves
made Friday, gave DR.. Gartrell acell
to himself in the northeast corner OF
the steel cage Sunday morning and
placed death watch on guard The
doctor was furnished a new suit OF
clothes and new bedding, and his cell
room was given a thorough cleaning.
The day Of execution is set fer Fri
day OF next week, April 18th, and a
guard will be kept on duty highland
day until that date.
Sheriff Smith will begin final ar
rangements for carrying out the ord
er OF the court the tirst OF the coming
week.
The doctor keeps In good health
and buoys himself up In the hope that
the governor will yet come to his
rescue and commute his sentence to
Imprisonment in the penitentiary.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-09
TINES Telephone No. 81.

City election next Tuesday.
Good shirtings at McKibbsns.
Topsy Hosiery at McKibbens.
The roads are getting in fine shape
for travel again.
Spring carpets at cut prices at Nc
Kibbens.
Another car OF furniture coming.
G. W. DIXON.
B. F. Little, OF Irwin, Mo-, is q new
subscriber to The TIMES. -
Another choice lot of lace curtains
at McKibbens.
Ray M. Wilcox orders The TIMES
to his address at lakewood, Kansas.
The maple trees are turning green
and the plum trees are in bloom.
Ask for our SOC table linen at Nc
Kibbens.
Aprotracted meeting is in progress
at the Holiness church, conducted by
Rev. B. W. Lawson.
County court met Monday and was
in session two or three days as a
board OF equalization.
New lot OF trunks and suit cases at
McKibbens.
Attend the Easter services at the
N. E. church, South, Sunday. Anice
program has been arranged.
Col. s. W. Doolsy informs US that
his wife, who has been quite sick for
several weeks, was some better.
Thomson's corssts. Glove fitting
at McKibbens.
Del. Lutzenhizer, OF Deep Water,
spent several days In Warrensburg
last week with q view OF locating.
We have just made a lucky pur-
chase Of chairs on which We can give
special values. G. W. Dixon.
The ladies OF the Baptist church
win give their stock" sale next Sat
urday at some place on the square.
. A 15c lunch will be served.
Buy our $500 and $3.50 shoes at
McKibbens.
The election in the different town
ships In the county last week result
ed very satisfactory to the demo.
Gratis. Some Of the townships show
surprising gains.
A fine hotel on the southeast cor
ner OF the square IL q needed improve
ment in this city. 1t Il q fine loca,
ton for hotel, and Butler needs
such an Improvement - 49, Z.
s. - - $780,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-09

G.. M. Ballew, now residing near
Deepwater, Henry county, willaccept
our thanks for a renewal OF his sub
scription. MIR. Ballew is one Of our
best friends, and we were glad to
learn be was doing we'll.
Col. s. W. Dooley and Judge ]. F.
Smith have formed co-partnership
in the practice of the law. They viii
occupy a suit OF rooms over thepost-
Office. Both are men OF fine legal
ability, and the new firm will Be q
strong one. - go
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-09
Special lot OF 25c handkerchiefs fol
15c at McKibbens.

Special lot OF 25c handkerchiefs for
15c at McKibbens.
T. C. Robinson has his paper
changed from Butler to Lee Summit.
George Hopkins, a substantial
farmer Of Howard township sends re-
mittance for renewal.
DR.. V. j. Compton, a prosperous
and popular young physician OF
Pleasant Gap, favored us substan-
TALLY.
John S. Williams, formerly a
prominent citizen otthis county, now
Of Lavina, Mont, sends remittance
Tor renewal.
D L. Burlington, one of The TINES
substantial friends, called Monday
and renewed. Then he had THE
TINES sent to his brother, r. P. Ed
rington, at Itaska, Texas.
George Vaughn, of Fl. Smith, Ark,
spent Saturday and Sunday in the
city. He came up to spend the time
with his sister, Mrs. j. r. Douglass,
who is dangerously i'll with cancer.
THE TINES substantial friend l. NJ.
Smith, of Deep Water township, gave
US a pleasant call Monday. He said
Deep Water showed up all right dem
ocratically at the township election,
The driller will be down shortly to
sink the deep we'll at the ice plant
and creamery. Mr.. Carpenter says
the company intends to have water,
if they have to bore through to China
to get.
Mrs. Earl Stucksy, who had been
in poor health for q long time with
complication OF diseases, died Fri.
day night at the home OF her mother,
Mrs. A. D. Cunningham, in the east
part Of the city.
There has not been a big failure
among the merchants OF Atchison
county for several years. Full page
advertisements at regular intervals
in the papers Of the county tell the
story.-Ex.
Hamilton Bros, breeders Of fine
stock near Mexico, No., lost Their
barn by fire the other day and four
teen head OF horses and jacks were
burned to death. Four OF the horses
were thoroughbred.