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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14
How to Prevent Pneumonia

It Is a well-established fact that
pneumonia can be prevented. This
disease alweys results from cold or
from an attack of the grip Among the
tens of thousands who have used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for these,
diseases, you will not find single cas6
that has ever resulted in pneumonia, ]
which shows conclusively that it is ne
certain preventive of that dread diSf
ease. The fact is it counteracts AMI
tendency of cold or attack of tkk
grip towards pneumonia. 1t is famousS
for its cures. Try it. For sale by ally
druggists. -. b
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

the Iowa state university at Iowa City,
is spending her vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. 2. ID. Fair.
Peter Augustine is laying the foun.
dation for new residence on his farm
east of town.
w. F. Clements is repairing his resi-
dence.
Miss Jessie Allen visited at Batavia
last Thursday.
The attendance at the Easter enter.
tainment was very good and the pro-
gram WAS well rendered
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

their home near Admission. Ala, this
morning. Mrs. Matthews head was
crushed to a jelly. She died from the
injuries. After assaIting the mother.
the assailant attempted to criminally
assault the child, but after beating her
into insensibility fled, The child is at
az sanitarium dying. A posse with
bloodnounds is in pursuit OF the as
sailant, who will. doubtlessly be burn
ed at the stake when captured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14
The wabash r. R. will sell ticket

The Wabash R. R. will sell tickets
to New Orleans, account Annual Meet
ing American Medical Association, at
one fare for round trip. Tickets on
sale May /, 2, 8 and 4. 1908, limit re-
turning 10 days from date of sale.
BY depositing ticket with Special
Agent Joseph Richardson not later
than May 18th, 1903, and upon pay.
ment of fee ofs50c at time of deposit
final limit will be extended up TO and
including May 30th, 1908.
A. j. Packard, Agent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

els G. Watkins. of Liberty township, at
hig noon Sunday, when Miss Mary
Ann Watkins and Abraham Mad
dix, of Libertyville, were married.
Rev. c. Springer officiating. Only relatives
were present TO witness the ceremony that
Joined the dcstinies of these two happy
Young people. The bride was born in Eng
land but has lived in this community for
several years. She is AN industrious ana
excellent lady. The groom was born near
SlibGrtyyille and has grown to manhood in
this township. He is !, young gentlemen
of excellent habits and is highly respect
ed. They will move to the Joseph Maddix
farm short distance southeast of Liberty
vile. Many congratulations TO this young
couple.
The Easter services We're well attended
and quite interesting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

The c.. M. & ST. P. Railway will
sell on the first and third Tuesdays
of each month round-trip tickets at
one fare plus $500 for the round trip,
to points in Northwestern Iowa, North
and South Dakota. Wyoming, Colo--
RADIO, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma,
Indian Territory and many otl.sr
points. A. ]. Packard, Agent
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14
IOWA MAN COURTS BY MAIL.
Major Alexander Quail WEEDS at Rich
mond, Va.

Richmond, Va. April 11.-Major
Alexander Quail of Iowa has sue
ceeded in winning the hand of Mrs.
Maggie Rawlings of Stafford county
by mail. He came to Fredericksburg
last year on a business trip and saw
a picture of Mrs. Rawlings who had re-
Gently become widow. Mr.. Qauil
Qpenea a correspondence with the fair
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Ronaparte,

Bonapartc. April 13-Easter services
were appropriately observed in the
churches here.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Faln, a son,
Friday
c. II. Thomas and wife, of Bentonsport,
were in the city Friday. $50.
The Faster fair given by the ladies Of the
Methodist Episcopal church was quite a
success.
Mrs. Hutchinson spent Sunday in Far
mington.
Miss Eva Beard, of Pulaski, is in the
city, the guest of relatives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14
CARRIE" BUYS HOMES.
Establishes Retreat for Wives o
Drunkards.

Topeka, Kan, April 11.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation cleared $4,000 on her recent
trip to the Pacific coast. She has re-
turned to Topeka and spent the money
for house which she will use for de-
pendent wives of drunkards.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

Tb Wabash Ry. will sell one-way
tlc..ets at half fare plus So the fist
and third Tuesdays of each month. to
points in North and South Dakota, Col.
erado, Wyoming, Southwest Missouri
Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklaho.
ma and Indian Territory.
A. J. Packard gent
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

high and Wilkesbarre Coal Co. Eight
new veins have been discovered. 1t is
estimated that there are 300,000,O0O
tons of coal in the tract. The discov-
cry is by far the most valuable ever
made in the anthracite region since its
general development.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14
VICTIMS OF BRUTAL ASSAULT.
Perpetrator, If Caught, Will Be Roast
ed at State.

Shreveport, La, April IL. N Mrs.
Frank Matthews, aged 40, the wife OF
a civil engineer of the Seaboard Air
line and her ten-yearold child, were
assaulted byEap ps.a ppkp9NR person at
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14
WRECK AT AsHTABuLA.
One Man is Killed and Number Seri
oI,clu lr,; ,naJ

Ashtabula, Ohio, April 11.-A pony
engine collided with the rear end of a
passenger train on the Lake Srore
branch here today resulting in the
death of s. Bogue, the pony engine fire
man. Thre trainmen and several pas.
sengers were injured, but none SER.
ously.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

widow, and responded to her invitation
to come to see her. They were married
yesterday, few hours after they met
creating a great sensation in an aristo-
cratic and staid country section.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14
VALUABLE COAL DISCOVERY.
Said to Be One of the Most Valuable
in the Anthracite Region.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April 1l.--An i'm
mense tract of coal has just been dis
covered in Hanover township, south of
this city, on land owned by the Della
ware, LaakaWanpa s Western and Le,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

1Eo and this coupon will buy
ZJI uNLAUNDERED DRESS
SHIRTS WORTH so CENTS -
Double front and back and continu-
oils facings, only Shirts can be
bought on this coupon.
Good until May ], 1903,
aTHE MODEL" (J. 3. sax.)
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-14

0Eo and this coupon will buy
DJL MEMS WORK SHIRTS -
The kind which retails for Csc, 36
inches long, double front and back,
extra heavy material and a new
one for any which rip.
Good until May /, 1903.
"THE MODEL" (J. B. Sax.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
IRREGULARIrY SHOWN AT THE
 OPENING.
Opposing Influences of Lower Cables and Bullish Advices from South ern Spot Market-Heavy :.
 Liquidation is a Feature.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2I.-The cotton market opened steady at a decline of points to an advance cf points. the irregularity being due to the opposing influence of lower cables and buIIish advices from Southern spot markets together with Saturdays heavy exports and expectations of decrease in the interior movement. There was heavy liquidation right from the opening. but at first there was also good demand for covering and considerable ruled comparatively, firm and.,wss soon, 6ds points net higher on the active positions Fol lowing this the market began to sag under commission house selling, presumably for prof ats. and as prices dropped down. stop loss orders were reached. so that the decline soon became a rout, and inside of three-quarters on the active months. At the lowest level, however, there seemed to be good demand; the local bull leader bought openly and ag- gressively and New Orleans bulllsh messages, while news. was circulating freely from in- terior Southern points as to a falling off in the movement and the tendency of planters to hold for still higher prices. After recovering part of the early loss the market ruled very irregular for time, but broke again in the afternon under rumors that the bulls were un- loading and while finally steady was net t6 @25 points lower. Sales were estimated at l,- 100000 bales. trade. having been active in spite of the approaching holidays. Port re- ceipts for the day were large, the weather fine, estimates for tomorrow heavy On the other hand, exports were big, the interior move msnt small ard Southern spot markets firm to a little higher. though generally quiet. In the early break the report of a more serious turn in the far Eastern situation factor but opinion is divided to the ultimate effect on prices of an actual war between Russia and Japan, 1t being argued that the probable de- crease in demand from China, which country is believed most likely to be the scene of posi- tive war-like operations would be partially offset by the demand for fitting out troops.
 Receipts at the ports today. 56. 325 bales against 53.oI6 last week and 5 |, ,299 last year. For the week, 800 900 bales, against 3O6,- ez3 last week and 2e5. .23I last year. Today s receipts at New Orleans were I67l5 bales against 3,70o last year and at Houston lo . zeI bales, against 7.467 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
c. E. Pierce 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

tby FfiVate wire From Gibert q Clay1 D
 NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2l.-The cotton mar ket was agitated today by q series of sudden starts and stops. which may have caused some anxiety about the future course of prices, but list if quotations Liverpool tok a fall but was quickly restored to consciousness. Cables explained that large American selling orders had precfpitated weakness and demoralization, but jobers while the opportunity lasted and subsequent demand from Egypt occasioned another climbing exhibition. In the early trad ing here there was considerable selling to cover ola purchases. Prices began to slide and for moment the descent seemed to be fabricated, but big bulls stepped to the center and with resolute bidding turned the tide to firmness. The hesitancy of today's market is due largely to the fact that the recent fright induced a considerable reduction in the short interest and the sustaining power from that quarter was lessened to 8 minimum. Traders are accord- ingly more disposed to watch developments in the spot department and wait for some sub- stantial signs of the predicted falling off in receipts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
Virgin G Faunce's Cotton Let.er.


 NEW YORK. Dec. 2I.-A great deal of cot Don appeared to be for sale in the early cotton market today. Quite a good deal of liquidation Mas noted and it was rumored that many erst- while bullish ineterests were selling cotton on D result of the unfavorable state of affairs in the far East. Some of the bull interests bought the near options aggressively. but their &anta seemed to be quite readily attended to- generally the offerings were quite substantial. There was a steady opening with first prices 4 points higher to points lower The cable news twas disappointing, the English prices being lower than expected. The Southern news, howere. avenged up quite bullishly and un- Der the circumstances there were many who hesitated to sell. The spot markets were dull and barely steady in tone with small demand and only moderate offerings Professional. in- terests on the close were mixed in. ther views but in most cases there was inclination to look for quiclIness until after the holidays Still it WAS figured by many that the specu- 1ation would continue spasmodic and 'uncer- tain with professionals largely in control. The estimated port receipts were 56.ooo, against 6l ,299 for the same day last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE

jump of from 10 to I5 cents a dozen for eggs in about two weeks is enough to make
 the ordinary individual eschew Instead of chew the luscious and expensive hens fruit Christmas prices have set in in earnest in the local provision market and from now until the end of the holiday season high prices will rule the day and in all probability go a shade higher in imitation of the cotton market Lo- cal dealers are jubilant, claiming that the de-
 mand even at the prices quoted is better than 1t has been in a long time. Housekeepers, on
 the contrary. do not go around with their faces wreathed in smiles. Boardinghcuse keepers es- pecially are viewing the situation with alarm
 saying that 1t is with the utmost difficulty that they can keep their tables up to the usual standard without an enormous expense.
 Eggs are selling at from 35 to 40 cents a dozen, one dealer yesterday paying AS cents
 for a lot of choice country eggs, Irish pota-
 toes have gone up 60 cents a bushel selling
 now at Sl 50 instead of 90 cents a busheI
 Peanuts have gone up quarter of a cent sell
 ing now at 6 cents pound unsteady of 5%
 while pineapples are lower, selling at from
 S2. 90 to SAYS a crate instead of from So 76 to S3. 50. Bacon is a cent lower selling at
 eH. instead of eN. Meal Is off. selling at
 521aQ55c a bushel instead of 55d6o while
 corn is 65@65c a bushel instead of 7oc straight The other markets are stationary,
 quotations being: ''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
A. B. Baxter 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter,
 iBv Private Leased Wire


 NEW YORK, Dec. 2i.-The situation has been trying one for those who are short of cotton. Prices soon destined to a much higher level, but we may witness a good many set backs before the top notch is reached Before concluding that the buying power has spent its force, we should wait for the movement dur ing January and if reports are at all trust worthy. we shall witness a remarkable falling off. The bull leaders are showing no signs of giving up; in fact, they are buying on all soft spots and new outside long interests are being created gradually, mill people are beginning to realize that the crop is short and advancing the price of their goods. sensational falling off in receipts is possible before long and until this Is determined selling must be on very conservative lines. The market did some better at the opening and shorts again were nervous in spite of rather hesltating display in the Liverpool market. Liquidation by weak hold CTS broke the market before long and sharp break resulted much of the loss soon being recovered There was a final decline of IS points in the Liverpool market. Spots were in good request for Europe at various Southern ports and at full prices. Bulls of the better class here bought heavily at the decline Not much was doing in Manchester.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
Caldwell & Wards Stock Letter.

V. V.
 lover Private Wire From Miller Col
 NEW YORK. Dec. 2I.-The market closed dull without much feature and quotations. ex- cept in a few specialties. were unchanged. The entire trading was highly professional. There was quite some little buying in the various equipment properties on the basis of the fact that if Atchison got new money for equipments that other railroads would follow. Locomo- tive, Pressed Steel, Car Foundry, etc, were the subjects of the above bidding. but closed below the best. The selling of Rock Island bonds was taken discountinR new blanket mortgage bonds of S25o. 900 as and per cent. bonds will be included in 1t. Those hav- ing good railroad stocks paying 5 per cent. do not seem disposed to sell, whiia the small ness of public interest Is to no small extent prohibitive to any advance and the present outlook seems continued dullnesS within mar row range
 New York Stock List.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22

DOW selling at big price and a break of a naift cent would not be more here than a nrsak or 10 or tS points, several cents lower
 Lms IS an important fact to be remembered
 ~ ooes not mean big collapse when prices break as they did this morning, but traders VIII De on the safe side by selling for profits on bulge such as we had last week and day the market will reach a top and break more than half cent uBt this will not be evident until later on and in the meantime we Deneev In selling out on big advances and
 then begin to buy again on a break of 30 or 4o or DO points. The collapse will not come
 until the movement shows the crcp is way be- yond estimates. But 1t Is safe to diminish holdings the price advances It is getting gins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
congressmsn,s Office Building.

Washington, Dec, 21.-Speaker Cannon, Representatives Hepburn and Richardson, comprising the commission having in charge the construction of an office build- ing for the House of Representatives, to- day were informed by Attorney General Knox that the jury of condemnst ton had fixed the price to he paid for the site at S740OO. and that his department was now engaged in reviewing title to the various pieces of property preliminary to the gov ernmsnt-taking title, The ground will be cleared and the erection of the buildlnEG begun at once,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
Caldwell 6 Wards Cotton Letter.
c. c. AbercrUmbie, Manager ffNz-ax Tp-sk VT

lover Private Wire From H. & B. Beer.1
 NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2I.-Isverpooi not be- ing as unfavorable expected, our market opened 4gS points higher. but shortly after declined 27@2S points from the top on heavy realizing due to the quietness of spots and the continuance of large receipts. Supporting or- ders however, soon forced an advance of J7 @19, yet when they withdrawn a reces- sion of llqt2 was again quickly established making the net loss I20l4 points on the day The port receipts for the three days aggre- gate ! | .oo0, against SS. 900 last year. and the large estimated receipts at New Orleans Galveston and Houston for tomorrow do not inc dlcate any marked decrease in the movement. Manchester cables say that the violent and in- applicable fluctuations in American cotton during the past week have caused the cloth business to be practically at a standstall oc- casioninB much uneasiness and anxiety The increased cost of production prevented the ac- ceptance of many offers. Sentiment in America is very optimistic, and those favorable to the article are confident of such higher prices, so much so. that the statistical features which are rather bearish, entirely disregarded The approaching holidays and some apprehen- sion of further complications arising between Russia and Japan may cause further liauida- ton It is apparent, though, that on ali easy points cotton is quickly absorbed; nevertheless It loks as if the future course of values will be regulated principally by receipts and the de- mand for spots.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
Chicago Grain end Provisions

CHICAGO. Dec. 2l-Heavy liquidation caused weakness in wheat today May closed 1a4&c lower May corn off A1% and oats as@lsc lower. Provisions closed Ioa25c higher.
 Trading in wheat was of a nervous charac ter. Prices showed rapid changes. The mar ket was influenced by the situation in the Far East and by conflicting figures the worlds shipments well by tho action of the leading long. There was considerable creased receipts in the Northwest The big bull interest was also an early seller and prices ruled easier after steady opening. A good demand developed later from commission houses on the strength fin foreign markets as well as on the advance in outside domestic markets, May selling up to S3%, after open ing h0kc lower to a shade higher at S3A@ 63h. During the latter part of the session there was a renewed selling on the part of big operator, several million bushels being re- ported taken over by shorts. In the face of only a small Increase in the visible supply when a large ono was quite generally expected, prices sagged gradually late in the day and S2K. The close was at 62B, loss of h1ssc. Clearances equaled I49, 600 bushels Primary receipts were I,7Ii 800 bushels, against I.- 263. 900 a year ago. The amount on passage increased l5a. GOO and the visible supply in. creased l63, 900. Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago reported s67 cars, against 654 last week and I.5I2 a year ago.
 Corn was weak with a good deal of selling by bear operators and some more by local bulls who were tired of holding their lines. Better weather and the prospect of larger receipts made the sentiment bearish. The weakness fin wheat also was an important influence The buying was largely by shorts. After opening a shade to xc higher at 44kQ44h944M. May sold between 43% and 44k, closing Af 43E Receipts, 259 cars one contract.
 Oats were without support and active selling by prominent commission house caused weakness. The market vas infifiuenced also by the action of other grains. The demand was scattered and of limited volume. May opened unchanged to shade lower at s7H0S7h to 37H and after ranging between 37 and 37A @37&s closed at 37@37h. Receipts, PAP cars
 Provisions were strong. notwithstanding the liberal run of hogs. There was a good demand for outside account and shorts vera also good buyers. An active demand existed for May pork which was said to come from an Eastern speculator Closing prices showed good gains with pork leading the list. May pork closed 25c higher at Sl2.20Q 22k; May lard was lo@I2c' higher at S6.75 and ribs Toe better at S6.45
 The leading futures ranged e follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
New Orleans Spot Cotton,

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. .2l.-Spot cotton dull: very little doing. Buyers and sellers were apart. Sales, l,4oo bales. including 800 to arrive, Quotations unchanged
 Futures opened steady with prices from 4 to 6 points higher than Saturdays close. Ham merng by bears and vigorous support by bulls caused violent fluctuations, control of the mar ket alternating between the two elements Following the better opening was a heavy de- cline which immediately followed by a strong recovery. After this there another were rapid. The course of March during the trading serves to show the nervousness of the market March opened points up at 1886 fell 26 points to 3. 10. recovered to 3 30 but later declined to 1908. The bears had another war scare with great effect English consols were down K and this helped the ef- East. The decline of I6 points in futures at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22
c. B. Pierce 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2I.-The market broke sharply today on of @the rinevitable reaction on a big market This is quite to be expected and furnished traders with a-chance to get some very low-priced cotton for a reaction The profit taking on Saturday and today, placed many in position to get back their cotton sold at a much lower figure. A large amount of Ghe cotton sold over l3h cents could have been replaced around and below g. l5 but instead of this many who had not taken profits were stopped around 1920 and this weakened priceG It must beremembered that cotton is