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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
MAY Be A sWINDLE
MARY SPENCER LIVING NEAR OF
TUMWA "A PROBABLE VICTIM
OF PENSION EXAMINER.
Many Promissory Notes Found on Per-
son of B. F. Batcheader. Arrested at
GaIesburg Fraudule,ntly Represent
ing Himself AS Pension Examiner.

A promissory note signed by Mary
Spencer of Ottumwa was found by @.
F. Harburg, sheriff Of Knox county, ILL.,,
among a number of other promissory
notes upon the person of man Civ
ing his name as B. E. Batchelder. who
was arrersted at Galesburg, Illi--
nois for fraaH1ulently repre-
senting himself as being a government
pension examiner IA letter stating
this fact and asking for further infor-
nation in regard TO the note and the
circumstances under which it was civ.
en-, was received this morning from
the Knox county sheriff by Chief OF
Police John Gray
The only person u AIMED Mary Spen.
Ger receiving mail az the Ottumwa
post Office or upon ANY of the rura
routes is Mrs. Mary Spencer, the wife
of |. w. Spencer, gwno lives several
miles west of the city. The letter
received by Chief Clay does not state
the amount OF the nilture of the note
The letter, which is dated Sept. 8, a,
Galesburg, Ill, is as follows:
Il have under arrest person giving
his name as 3. F. Batehelder. Thi.
man has fraudulently, represented him
self to be a government pension ex
aminer. He has auso done business
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
MUST Be CAREFUL
cusToDlANs OF UNITED STATES
PUBLIC BUILDINGS ARE RE-
ouEsTED NOT TO WASTE.
Circular Prepared and Sent Out by
Acting Secretary Taylor Warns Of
ficials Against Excessive Use Of
Lights and Water.

Although the officials of the local
postoffices have not as yet received
circular dealing with the waste. of
gas, electricity and water in public
buildings, there has been one prepared
by H. A. Taylor, acting secretary at
the treasury department at Washing
ton, d. C. The circular cautions the
custodians of United States public
buildings, against the waste of gas,
electricity and water and should the
cost of any of these conveniences for
any one. year exceed the previous
years rate, the custodian must give a
reason for the increase when transmit
ting the voucher to the department.
The Circular.
The circular that has been prepared
by the acting secretary in the treasury
department and is being sent out to
the different officers of buildings be.
longing to the United States govern
men is as follows:
Treasury Department, August 90,
1903.
ITO the custodians of United States
Public Buildings:
.The department desires to empha-.
size the fact that in number of pub
lie buildings under it's control there is
a considerable waste of gas or electric
ity, or both, which by proper degree
of watchfulness on the part of the en-
ployes, could be avoided This applies
particularly to postoffice working
rooms, and, in some instances, to the
Easements of the buildings where, ow-
ing to a lack of interest or wilful ne
glect, lights are permitted to burn
when there is no necessity therefor.
"Officials and employees should be in
structed to eXtinguish the light imme-
diately upon the completion of their
work, or when there exists no further
necessity for it's use, and the names OF
any officials or employees who, from
carelessness or Indifference, contribute
to the wastage of gas or electricity
should be reported to this office, to-.
gether with the branch of the service
with which they are connected.
you will please give the matter
your personal attention, and from tim c
to time visit the various rooms and
corridors in the building, and also re-
quest officials of the postoffice depart.
ment, where they occupy buildings, to
cooperate with you in order that the
consumption of gas or electricity may
be reduced to the actual requirements
of the official business Of the govern.
ment.
Should there be wastage of water
arising from defective fixtynes in toilet
rooms, or other causes, WonI will i'm
mediately report the matter to the de-
partment.
Whenever an increase i'm the cost of
light or water appears, compared with
the cost of the same eriod in the
previous fiscal year, the custodian
must, in forwarding the voucher to the
department, state in a letter the reason
for such increase.
III. A. Taylor, Acting Secretary"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

For comfort, good service and low
rates, patronize the Nickel Plate road.
Good road-bed, splendidly equipped
trains and first class dining car ser.
vice, meals being served on American
Club Plan, ranging in price from 35c
to $1O0; also service la carte. Three
through trains daily, in each direction
Rates always the lowest. No excess
fare on any train on that line. Chicago
City Ticket Office, III Adams street
Depot, La Sale street station, corner
Van Buren, and La Sale streets, on
the Elevated Loop.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

LONG. WHO FOR
merly lived at this place, has spent two
years looking up location, finally To-
Gated in Greenwood county, in eastern
Kansas. He will personally conduct an
excursion from this place September Is.
The round trip for one fare plus SO with
stop over privileges at Garnett and West
phalia. Kansas. The corn on his farm
recently purchased in Greenwood county
will average fifty bushels per acre. He
has located in this section of the country
that has been overlooked and where land
is very cheap considering the quality and
location You might do well to see him.
The trip will be made over the Wabash.
leaving at Q p. m. and on arriving in
Kansas City, Will leave there at OBS a.
m. over the Missouri Pacific. Leave OF
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
Through to California Without Change
of Cars,

The Iowa Central will inaugurate it's
regular winter tourist car service to
Southern California on October 21st,
continuing each Wednesday thereafter
during the reason The car will leave
on train No from Albert Lea, Mimi,
1880 p. M, Mason City 2:4O p. M,
Hampton $3.50 ,. M, Eldora 500 p. M,
Marshalltown 6:15 p. M, Grinnell 7.1O
p. m, Oskaloosa $3.50 p. M, etc, run
ming by the way of Kansas City and
the popular Santa Fe through New
Mexico and Arizona, arriving at Los
Angeles 500 a. m. following Sunday.
The rate for double lower berth is
$500 from Albert Lea and $3.50 from
Marshalltown and south.
For full information as to rates,
berth reservations, etc., apply to
agents or address,, A. B. Cults, G. P. &,
T. A., Minneapolis, MINI.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
VERDICT OF GUILTY
CLARENCE GRIFFITH CONVICTED
ON THE. CHARGE OF
LARCENY.
Is Charged With Stealing Brass From
Milwaukee Round House-Harvey
Pea On Trial Today-W. r. Warren
Appointed on Soldiers Commission.

Clarence Griffith was found guilty
of larceny yesterday in the district
court. The jury returned the verdict
after being out but short time and
set the value of the goods at S27.2S.
He will be sentenced Monday morning.
Griffith is the man who was caught at
Chillicothe, Mo-. by Special Detective
Cowan of the Milwaukee. He was
caught by Officer Beeman while at
tempting to dispose of quantity of
brass, which had been stolen from the
Milwaukee round house in local junk
shop. He made his escape from the
officer but afterwards was caught
by Detective Cowan.
Milwaukee to Prosecute Thieves.
The case was hard fought and a
number of witnesses were examined
on both sides. Attorney B. w. Scott
defended Griffith and County Attorney
Seneca Cornell conducted the prose
cution. Detective Cowan has made
several trips to the city while the case
was in progress in the police court and
afterwards while being investigated by
the grand jury. He stated this after
noon that the Milwaukee officials had
given MIN orders to spare no expense
in tracking suspected thieves and
in working for their conviction.
Pea Case on Trial.
The case of Harvey Pea. charged
with intent to inflict great bodily injury
is on trial in the district court. The
case was begun at the conclusion OF
the the Griffith case. County Attorney
Cornell is being assisted in the prose
cution by Attorney w. R. Nelson of
Eddyville. Work & Work are conduct
ing the defense.
w. r. Warren Named.
The board of supervisors in session
at the court house yesterday receiv.
ed the resignation of Captain w. H. C
Jaques from the Soldiers Relief com
mission The board appointed w. r
Warren to succeed him. Captain
Jaques was appointed to the commits
sion to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Samuel B. Evans. The com
mission is appointed in each county by
the board of supervisors to distribute
the levy made each year for the relief
OF old soldiers and their widows.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
READ This

That's the object we had in view in writ
ing 1t. Come and see us about our irrigat-
ed Colorado lands. You can't beat them
anywhere. Money invested in them is as
safe as bonds. Or Oklahoma, good, cheap,
profitable homes. Don't take anybody 8
word for anything; but 60 see what they
raise. Crops are there to show.
Say! do you want a good fruit and dairy
farm near Ottumwa? We have It. SIS
acres. Buy it now. The price is right.
We have the best 200 acre bargain in Wa
pello county; also have an so we want to
sell at $50; 100 at $50. Would take a
40 on this. Come and see us or write us.
We can't trade with you unless you do.
L WEN 3 z FG B co.
Court Street
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
c, 8. g Q. EXCURSION RATES.
Many Delightful Trips Can be Taken
at Small Cost.

Excursion rates to all summer re.
sorts on sale to Sept. /.
One way colonist tickets to Denver,
Colo, Colorado Springs, Colo, and Pu
eblo on sale September / and Is, Sd
higher than halfway rate.
Summer excursion rates to Colorado
Utah and the Blick Hills points. Date
of sale daily to Sept. 80. Limit
for return Oct. 81, 1903. Rate, one fare
plus SO cents for the round trip.
International Mining Congress, Dead.
wood, So. Oak, September I'll. Date
of sale Sept 2. 8, 4, 5, and 6. Extreme
limit for return trip Setember 30.One
fare plus So for the round trip.
Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, Baltimore, Nd,
Sept. 21-26. Date of sale Sept. IL, Is
and 10. Extreme limit for return, Oct.
One fare plus So for the round trip.
For full information, reservations of
berths, ETC., call on or address w. S.
Parker, agent, Union depot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

under the name Of ]. H. Holen, or with
person by that name. think It like
ly that there are two persons implicat
ed in this swindle. On his person
when arrested We're found numerous
other papers, large number of prom
missory notes, given by different par
ties in Iowa and Illinois. This note
concerning which write you was civ.
en- by Mary Spencer, Ottumwa, Iowa,
OF recent date. think this person
lives in the country.
Il wish you would look this matter
up and ascertain under what circum.
stances this note was given and adj
wise me by return mail"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

FOR sALE-OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF
hardware. stoves, tlnware, and timers
tools. Situated in one of the best towns
in Iowa. Two main lines Of railroads
Population 100; city water and electric
light. Stock will invoice $4,000 or less;
sales run from 5000 to $4,000 Two
story brick building and basement, BOX
6Ox14; elevator to all three floors. This
is no trading stock-cash talks. Reason
for selling. Illness. Address F. Hesse &
Son, GAINESVILLE, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
ARE YOU A GRACCHl
SECRET ORDER SAID TO BE UNI
DER CONSIDERATION FOR
IOWA DEMOCRATS.
George A. Huffman of Des Moines,
Founder of New Society, to Which
Democrats Must Belong to be in
Good Standing.
care you a Gracchi?"

Are you a Gracchi?"
This is the question that will prob
ably be asked of Iowa democrats this
year before they will be allowed to
know the hopes and aspirations OF
the party, according to information
sent out recently from Des Moines.
G.. A. Huffman of Des Moines is said
be be the father of the scheme
concerning which the Des Moines Cap
ital says:
You must be if you are a democrat
and want to know what is going on
III the inner circles.
'The Gracchis are to be new brand
Of democrats for Iowa. Just what the
nature of the brand is is as yet held
as IL profound secret by George A..
Huffman, the father of the idea
and the man who alone knows
all the secrets of the organization.
But if Mr.. Huffman's expectations
are carried out the secret will soon
lie scattered far and wide over the
state Mr.. Huffman would not talk
plan was on foot for a reorganiza-
ton OF the democrats of the state in
to semi-secret societies which will
udNe lOI JlleI ODJGCI CT6dClOu VI d
new interest in the party The Grac-
CHS are to be composed of the flower
of the party, the noblest Romans OF
them ALL and it was for that reason
the originator of the idea, Mr.. Huff
man, adopted the name which adorns
the head of the letters he is sending
out and which will, it is hoped, be
the result of forming Gracchi clubs
in every county and voting precinct
of Iowa. 1t is more than likely that
Mr.. Huffman, who is great student OF
ancient history, dropped on the name
of the Gracious brothers, who organ.
lied in Rome revolt against the no.
bles of that land and who were prob.
ably the first single takers in the
world.
"One of the chief features of the
work of getting the democrats in line
fer the battle in Iowa this fall will
be the formation of these Gracchi
clubs, but it is not intended to drop
the work with the close of the cam
paign. 1t will be carried forward dur.
ing the winter, and the expectation is
that the work of organizing the state
| will not be completed before the open
ing of the presidential campaign next
year"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
MORRIS WILLIAMS.
Baker Building.
FOR SALE.

Homes in all parts Of the city priced from
$500 to $4,000.
Vacant lots and acre property.
Four I'VE acre farms near city, improved
and well set to fruit.
80 acres adjoining city limits, coal land.
40 acres adjoining city limits, coal land.
Farms in Wapello county from $40 to
500 per acre.
s0-acre farm In Lee county, Iowa, will
take Ottunwa property as part pay.
Good six room home well located. Small
payment down, balance in monthly pay
ments
JOHN n. sPRY,
Office 1of North Court street,
ottunWa, Iowa. i
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Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure
1t is a great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder. kidneys and back, in male or
female. Relieves retention of water al
most imm ediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by w. w. Ennis, druggist, Ottumwa,
Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

FOR SALE-LIyERY BUSINESS IN
good Iowa town; 100 level farm, well i'm
proved, Arkansas county, Arkansas, near
railroad. county seat, for cash. mer-
chandise or Iowa property. John G. Tho
massen, Pella, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
Some Exchanges.

/ have one of the very best bargains I
know of in a $50 acre Iowa farm at $45
per acre. Owner would take a clty resi-
dence worth something like $1,000 on 1t.
His price on the farm Is no trading price.
It's really below its actual cash value.
Then / have another customer who has
a neat, clean, general stock of goods which
will invoice about $1,000. He will buy
small farm anywhere from 40 to 50 il he
can put in this stock and will pay the diff
ference In cash. Have three or four farms
from SO to 100 which look good to me at
the price. Canada land at 81 to $12 per
acre.
Mnrpic WIFI JAMS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

THE UNDERSIGNED WILL HOLD A
public sale at his residence, one-fourth
mile west Of Kirkville, on Tuesday, Sep.
TENDER Is. The sale consists of cattle,
horses, hogs. farm Implements and corn
in field. j. S. Chandler, auctioneer. q.
E. Wilson, proprietor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS OF
character and good reputation In each
state Zone in this county requfred) to rep.
resent and advertise old established
wealthy business house Of solid financial
standing. Salary So weekly with ex-
penses additional, all payable in cash di-
rect every Wednesday from head offices.
Horse and carriage furnished when nee.
essafy References. Enclose self-ad-
dressed envelope. Colonial, 1872 Dearborn
street, Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

FOR. SALE-STOCKs OF GENERAL MER-
chandise invoice $1,000: house and lot;
good business location in small town on
railrond. Must sell at once. Jas. San
ders, Fisher, Ark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

FOR SALE AND EXCHANGE 600
acres of fine grazing and farm lands and
fruit lands In the Alsea and Rogue river
valleys in Southeastern Oregon. Fine
productive soil; beautiful climate; sum-
mer the year round. II you wanf home
in this beautiful climate cheap, write MS.
McQuade & McQuade, 712 Northwestern
Block, Minneapolis. MINI.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
Ranch and Farm Lands

Improved or nnimprosed, for sale or
trade. Where the crops pay for the best
income for amount invested Get you a
home and avoid paying rent. Write us for
particulars. REED & KEERNAE,
Seiden, Kas
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
SUSPECT ARRESTED.
oTTJMWA POLICE MAY HAVE A
cENTERVlLLE JAIL BIRD.
PICTURE HATS SEEN IN COURT
Two "Fairies," Wearing Birds and
Flowers in Their Headsear, Sent Up
For Fifteen Days-A Morning in Pc.
lice Court.
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily
A big colored fellow with a dish
shaped face was arrested last night on
suspicion of being one of the men ar
rested for breaking Jail at Centerville
Monday evening Sheriff Davis was no.
tilted this morning and he will prob
ably arrive tonight to identify the
man. Monday night four men broke
jail at Centerville and cards were i'm
mediately sent out giving descriptions
of the quartet The fellow held here
answers the description infinitely OF
Charles Patton, one of the Jail break
ers, who is charged with shooting an.
other colored man at one of the mines
near Centerville.
They Wore Picture Hats.
Fay LaFelle was arrested last night
on the charge of running a disorderly
house. On the information she was
charged with breaking in the door OF
the saloon owned by John Shadley at
the corner of Marion and Main streets
and beating the proprietor. This morn
ing Fay said Shadley runs the house
which is directly over the saloon and
that she has only been an inmate
Ruth Clay was with Fay and the judge
mae it fifteen days for the pair. Fay
was dressed in mourning when she ap
peared in court, but the sombre hue
of her dress was set off with a hat
that would drive temperance orator
to drink. 1t was one of those large pic.
ture hats with birds and flowers an6
things scattered around the top. Ruth
affects pink and her hat was one Of
the floppy kind with yellow things tiet
around the crown. However picture
hats did not save the two young
things
The Others.
The others were of the kind that
daily ornament the mourners' bench
j. ]. Hutchinson, Chas. Mcdonnell and
M. B. Lambley pleaded guilty to intoX-
ication and it was three days each for
them. The big colored man, who gave
his name as John Sorrels, H. H. King,
VIM. Neil and James Louis were given
the same dose for vagrancy Oscar
Hendricks appeared on the charge of
conducting room where liquors are
sold in violation of the mulct law. He
was given until Friday morning to
plead. Chas Abdush filed information
against "John Doe for assault and
battery. He didn't know the mans
name but he said Officer Maloney
would know him so the warrant was
I issued Last night Marie Faulk was
sent up for fifteen days on the charge
! of being drunk and disorderly.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

WILLIAM LONG, THE HUSTLING AUC-
tioneer, will auctioneer your sale. Salts.
faction guaranteed or no charges Terms
reasonable. Go anywhere Address
Drakeville, Route No. 1, iowa.
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FOR SALE--ENGLISH YORKSHIRE
boars of early winter farrow, three years
old road mare. w. S. Maurice, Route Z,
0ttumwa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

A gasoline coffee boiler in a Gilman
restaurant exploded and serious blaze
was narrowly ayerter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

FOR SALE EASTERN KANSAS FARM.
Fine stock farm eastern Kansas, 1920
acres, fenced in several fields. fine water,
good improvements, produces abundance
of feed for all stock on the place. Con-
venient to railroad station, price $35 per
acre. Small cash payment. balance to
suit. C. P. Wilson, Leavenworth, Kans.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-FoR GOOD
residence property, an improved 100 acres,
three miles. from town. good level land.
Don't answer unless YOU mean business.
Give full particulars. first letter. Ad-
dress Owner, Box 375, Morris, MINI.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

FOR sALE-A FINE FARM OF 800
acres in Wapello county. ten room house.
: abundance of fruit, nice laying land.
plenty of water. Only $65 per acre. Phil
Watkins, Agency, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10
Anything which you may want-tab-
lets, pencils, pens, inks, penmanship
books, etc. A complete and up to date
line of these articles on hand. Send
your children to our store and have
them fully equipped at cheapest
prices.
Degk'S Elst End DDug Store
IN NOR I'll DAKOTA
REV. M. JAMESON WRITES AN IN.
TEREsTiNG LETTER FROM
NORTHERN STATE.
Narration Tells Of ottumwan's Journey
TO Reynolds and Gives Description Of
the Place Visited by Many Seekers
of Homes.

q ~
In an interesting letter to the Cou-
rier from Reynolds, North Dakota,
Rev M. Jameson Of this city, tells of
his journey with one of the numerous
homie seekers excursion. which have
j recently gone into the northwest, In
his narration Mr.Jameson tells of the
scattered settlement, houses one-half
mile part in the vicinity OF Reynolds
and OF the excellent crops that have
been raised in that section this year.
While Iowa has several times been ap-
parently overlooked with water, in that
country it is a scarcity and many times
artesian water is the only supply. The
climate is of that kind that an over
coat or shawl feels comfortable at all
times, although there is scarcely any
fall of snow. Rev. Jameson's letter is
as follows:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

The Blackhawk Packing Co.. has
been organized at Waterloo, capital,
$4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

FARMS FOR SALE-NEAR RAILROADS;
fine land, lovely climate, good improve
ments, pure water, right price. easy
terms. o. 2. Hayes, Oskaloosa, Barton
Co., Missouri.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-10

FARM FOR SALE BY EXECUTORS TO
settle estate-Suitable for stock, dairy.
fruit and grain. 30 acres, rs In cultiya-
ton, @ timber. balance pasture, six
miles from Carlton, Yanehill county, Ore
gon. Outrange for cattle, good eight
room house, one large and several small
barns, hog-pen, granary, etc. all in rood
condition, well-watered, orchard, good
fences, II. F. D. Of mail daily; school "
mile; hay crop included, at $500. Must
be sold. Further particulars address A.
B. kidder, CSC Division street, Portland,
Oregon.