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coroner's Inquest.
A DISTRESSING AFFAIR.
Prominent Young Man Charged With
Assault by Young Girl.

LFrom Mondays Daily.l
A most distressing affair developed
in this city Saturday evening last. DR..
Mark e. Vance, junior member of the
dental firm of Vance & Vance, was
placed under arrest charged with an
assault upon the person Of Inez Fields
the IL year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. O. d. Fields, 725 West Fourth
street. The alleged assault was not
that of attempted rape, but was in the
nature of an exposure of person, and
unnamable liberties
The assault is alleged to have been
committed between 4 and o'clock
Saturday afternoon, in the office of the
doctor on South Market street On a
warrant sworn out by the child's faith
er, the young man was taken into Gus
tody about 9:45 o'clock Saturday
night, and Immediately taken before
Judge Moon, where he was admitted
to bail in the sum of $4,000, and re-
leased. His preliminary hearing has
been set for Wednesday morning at 9
o'clock. The accused is a single man
about % years of age, he, is prominent
in church and social circles, he is a
devoted son to widowed mother, and
his character has, SO far as the Courier
has been able to learn, always been
above reproach. He denies in the
strongest terms, that he is guilty Of
the assault charged by the little girl,
and states that his innocence will be
fully established His friends are dis
tressed beyond measure at the accusa
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ton, and express the utmost conf
dence in his innocence.

dence in his innocence.
Inez Fields is bright little girl, II
years of age. Her father is conduc-
tor on the Milwaukee railroad and has
run into Ottumwa for fourteen years.
His fellow employees on the road say
he is one of the best and most compe-
tent men in the railway service. The
family have lived here but about elev-
en- months, moving here from Chilli
cothe, Mo-, last spring
In advance of the hearing of this
case, the Courier believes it would be
wrong to attempt to give a statement
of the alleged facts in the case. No
one questions the seriousness of the
situation. If the charge is true, it is
fearful thing If it is untrue. it is
also most dreadful affair. On one
side there is the statement of an H.
year-old child, who was in the den
lists chair, under the nervous strain
THAT usually appertains to such work.
! On the other side we have the state
ment of a highly respected young
man. Certainly every instinct of right
| and justice demands that the public
absolutely withhold any opinion in the
matter until the facts are brought out
at the trial.
There are today any number of false
rumors and reports circulating in re-
gard to the matter. The truth must
be sifted under oath in court of JUS
tice. All the parties to this matter
are entitled to the most sincere SYM
pathy OF the public
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testimony was unimportant. She said
she had reached the house shortly af-
ter Houdyshelfs body had been remov-
ed and that Mrs. Bliss had coffee stains
'all over the front of her dress. She
said that Lena Hohl had told Mrs.
Bliss not to tell about Houdyshell
throwing the coffee over her, and she
said the, couple had been quarrelling
on that day.
The Crime.
The crime for which Mrs. Bliss is
now on trial is the murder of Rolla D..
Houdyshell in her home, about 4
o'clock Thursday afternoon, February
20. Mrs. Bliss claims that the man
killed himself, but the officers have
been working on the case ever since
with the result that they believe they
can show that the man wa smurdered.
Constable Edward M. Campbe.l, who
was one of the first persons in the
house after the shooting, has worked
| up the case. His impressions as soon
as he went into the house were that
, Houdyshell could not kill himself, and
| the mystery Mrs Bliss claims that
Houdyshell held the gun close against
| his head when he fired the fatal shot,
but there was no evidence Of powder
burns. Demonstrations made since
the tragedy with the same gun, show
that a shot could not be fired at this
distance without leaving powder
marks, and the officers believe that
this will be a strong point in showing
! that the man was murdered.
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Letter Received by Courier From
Two Cavalrymen.
FORMERLY RESIDED IN THIS CITY
WILEY MuIInax and Ernest Judson of
the Thirteenth Cavalry, Tell of Some
of Their Experiences in the Army
Write from Fl. Assiniboine, Mont.

A letter was received at the Courier
office recently from Wyley Mullnax
and Ernest Judson, former Ottumwa
boys who are now in the Thirteenth
United States cavalry, and are station
ed, or were at the time the letter was
written, at Fort Assiniboine, Mont,
with their regiment. They report
that they are enjoying excellent health
and spirits, and from the tone of their
communication it would not appear
that they have any intention of leav-
ing the army as have some Of the less
satisfied youths who enlisted from this
city. The letter received at the Cou-
rier is as follows:
Fort Assiniboine, Mont.
Dear Courier:-In order to let you
know something of the Ottumwa boys
who are in the army we will send you
short letter from here. We left OF
tumwa April 15 for Fort Meade, S. D.,
but we were moved and are now locat-
ed in Montana. We are all in good
health and are having good time. We
drill once per day and that is general
ly physical exercise.
I'VE have stable call once per day,
that being in the evening, and after
stables We stand retreat; then mess
call brings us to supper. We exercise
our horses once per day, generally in
the evening We have music and 9th.
er amusements to pass away the time
and are in that way given no oppor.
tunity to become lonely.
Our post is situated seven miles
from Havre, Mont, and the foothills
of the Bear Paw mountains surround
us on three sides. We have had some
very cold weather here during the
past winter, and at one time the ther.
mometer registered thirty-fve degrees
below zero.
eleven members of our troop have
deserted since we arrived at this post,
and four soldiers have been dishonor.
ably discharged from the service
There was quite commotion in our
barracks few nights ago, when a
prisoner got out of the guard house and
made his escape. He was soon round
ed up, however, and caught. For pun.
ishment he was placed in solitary con.
fnement in the guard house with his
feet shackeled.
There Is one squadron OF the Thir.
teenth cavalry at this post, about $50
men. Indians and cowboys living in
the vicinity get intoxicated and trJ
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FRANK SHERMAN DIES.
Des Moines Attorney Killed by a
Stroke of PARALYSIS,

Des Moines, March frank Sher,
man.. an attorney, son of Major Hoyt
Sherman and nephew of General Will
liam r. and Senator John Sherman,
died here today at the age of As years
He was stricken with paralysis.
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FUNERAL OF AGED RESIDENT.
Edward TarIeton Laid to Rest in OF
tumWa Cemetery Yesterday.

From Mondays Daily.
The funeral services of Edward Tar
Teton, whose death occurred Saturday
afternoon were held from the late resi-
dence of the deceased. on West Albany
street, yesterday afternoon at 8
o'clock conducted by Rev. F. F. Stoltz,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church. Mr.. Tarleton was one of Of
tumwa's Oldest residents and one of
it's most highly respected citizens. The
interment was made in the Ottumwa
cemetery.
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HOLD SPECIAL SESSION.
ottumwa Lodge No. 227 A. o. U. W.
Initiate Saturday Evening.

A called meeting of the Ottumwa
lodge No. 227, A. o. U. W., was held
Saturday evening for the purpose of
Initiating a candidate from Martins
burg into it's mysteries. l.. w. Hamp.
:tonesof Martinsburg,, the candidate, in
company with j. T. Howell, of the
same place, a member of lodge 2S9 of
Fairfield, were in the city Saturday
evening. Mr.. Hampton was instruct
edAin the mysteries of the order and
he with his companion left on the 1870
Milwaukee for Hedrick
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the Wabash railroad company suit
for damages is being argued before
Judge Roberts in district court this
afternoon. The case will probably
not go to the jury before tomorrow
some time. A few other minor mat
ters will be taken up by Judge Rob-
erts after the Cronk case is disposed
of
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MAKES A PURCHASE.
J. e. Hull Buys Willow Wood Cut
From Central Addition.

[From Mondays Daily.]
Late this afternoon ]. E. Hull, of
South Ottumwa, closed contract with
the city whereby he becomes the own
er Of the wood which formerly COM
prised the fringe of willows on the
bank of the river in Central addition.
1t will be remembered that the cutting
of these willows was done on Sunday
by city employees, the city alleging
that it was necessary to do the work
on that day to prevent the owner,
Charles E. Norton from getting out
an injunction. The city claimed that
the welfare of the residents demanded
that the trees be cut. Subsequently a
suit for damages was filed by Mr.Nor-
ton against the city which is yet pend
| ing
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rs FOUND GUILTY.
keokuk County Man May Go to the
Penitentiary.

Sigourney, March 1.-(Special.)-
James G.. Hasty on trial in the district
court here on the charge of adultery,
has been found guilty. The jury re-
turned a verdict shortly after o'clock
last night. Next Saturday morning is
set for judgment. The. Correspondent
in the case is deceased and was STEP
daughter of the defendant.
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is STILL ALIVE.
Injured Driver at Bussey May Gel
Well,

Bussey, March 3.-(Special.-
Reeser, the driver who was SO badly
injured in No. 5 mine on Tuesday, is
still alive and hopes are entertained
for his recovery. Four cars contain
ing about two tons of coal each, vert
pulled past him while his body wal
ground between them and the rib, AMI
in addition to an extra bad fracture oil
the left thigh and shoulder, hardly I
part of his body escaped bruises and
battering. In case he RECEIVERS suffi,
GENTLY to withstand the shock his left
leg will have to be amputated.
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TOOK HIM TO JAIL.
Mrs. Samuel Glasgow Leads Her Re.
caIcitrant Spouse to Court.

From Mondays Daily.
About 2 o'clock this afternoon the
habitues of the police station were
slightly startled to see Mrs. Samuel
Glasgow walk cody into the station
leading her husband by the arm. APP
parently the couple had been quarrel
ing with the result that the woman
constituted herself an officer and took
her husband to Jail Judge Moon was
called as soon as the couple had arriv-
ed at the station, and he at once took
them into Chief Gray's private Office
where they were still talking at the
time of going to press.
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IOWA AT WASHINGTON.

Matters Concerning Iowans at the Ma
tionaI Capital.
Washington, March S.--Rural fret
delivery service will be established
on April 1 as follows:
Humeston, Wayne county, one car
rier; length of route, 20 miles; popu.
lation served, 437; carrier, Jos. M
Clever.
Moravia, Appanoose county, two car
riers; length Of route, 461h miles; pop.
ulation served, $50; carriers, Ray D.
McCauley and Frank Selby Postofs
flee at Iconium to be discontinued.
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BODY lDEN TIFlED
Man Killed at Agency Yesteryda
Was F. M. Monroe.
HE FORMERLY LIVED IN OTTUMWA
Visited Relatives Near Here a Few,
Days Ago and Went to Agency to
Work as Engineer on Railroad Grade
Near that Place.
[From Saturdays Daily.l

lFrom Saturdays Daily.]
The remains of the man who was
killed near Agency yesterday after
noon by Burlington passenger train
No. 10. were today identified as those
of +. M. Monroe, man aged about
forty-five years, and formerly resi-
dent of this city. The deceased
leaves two children, both of whom re-
side in this city at the home of his
former wife, who is now Mrs. H. H.
Kellar, of $50 West Mechanic street.
The children are Miss Blanche and
Charles. The daughter is employed
in Lang's bakery in this city, and the
son In the packing house. A brother,
John Monroe, also resides in the West
End.
The body of the dead man was
brought to Ottumwa this afternoon on
Burlington passenger train No. 9, by
John O'Donnell who went to Agency
early this morning. After it has been
prepared for burial it is probable that
it will be taken to Mt. Vernon in this
state, where the funeral services will
be held
Left Ottumwa Recently.
Mr. Monroe was an engineer. He
lived in Ottumwa for several years,
but recently he has made his home at
Omaha most of the time. About a
week ago he was in this city and Wis
tied his relatives. 1t seems that he
had been promised work as an engin-
eer on the Burlington grade near Ag-
ency, and left Ottumwa few days
ago for the purpose of taking the posi-
ton. 1t is supposed that he was re.
turning from the grade to Agency al
the time the accident occurged, and
had reached the west end Of the town.
AS was stated in yesterdays Courier
the man evidently became confused
when he heard the engineer sound his
whistle, and stepped upon the wrong
track, thinking he was getting on the
one which would be unused by the
train.
coroner's Inquest.
An inquest was held over the re
mains of the unfortunate man at Ag
ency this morning by Coroner David
Throne, of this city. the jury being
composed of E. Allen, George L. Nye,
and G. H. Shearer. The verdict was
that the deceased came to his death
as the result of an accident, and held
no one responsible for the affair.
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WOMAN FACES COURT
Preliminary Examination en-
Charge of Murder,
DID EVA BLISS KILL HOUDYSHELL?
Evidence Shows That Woman Carried
Gun and That the Couple Quarrel
ed the Same Day the Man in the
Case Was Killed.

lFrom Mondays Daiy.l
Mrs. Eva Bliss is having prelimin-
airy examination in Justice Billiards.
court this afternoon, on the charge of
killing Rolla D. Houdyshell in her
home on Smoky Row, on the evening
of February 20. At the time of going
to press but few witnesses had been
examined, but some of these brought
out some sensational evidence. Mrs.
Clara McConehy, who was at Mrs.
Bliss home the Friday before the
tragedy swore that she heard Mrs.
Bliss threaten to kill Houdyshell and
she also swore that the couple had a
long quarrel the same day. She said
she knew Mrs. Bliss carried a gun and
that she carried it in her bosom. Eva
Burnaugh testified as to quarrel be-
tween the couple on the same after
noon that Houdyshell was killed, which
resulted in his throwing cup of cof-
fee over Mrs. Bliss.
Court Room Packed to the Doors.
Justice Billiards. court was packed
to the doors this afternoon when the
much interest and little knots of peo-
pie were standing all about the build
ing in which the trial was being held
discussing it. At o'clock Constable
Campbell brought the defendant from
the county Jail where she has been
confined for the past week, and the
taking Of evidence was at once began
County Attorney Emery represented
the state. while Attorney B. w. Scott
looked after the interest of the de.
| PENDANT.
First Witness.
Mrs. Clara McConehy was the first
witness. She swore that she had Wis
tied Mrs. Bliss the Friday before the
killing and that during the time she
was present, the couple quarreled
nearly all the time. She said, she
heard Mrs. Bliss say she would kill
him (HoudyshelD. She said that the
couple were quarreling because of
Houdyshells alleged actions with 9TH
err women. She said that Holdyshell
went out of the house while she was
there and that Mrs. Bliss followed him
with the gun with which he was killed
and brought him back into the house.
She said that Mrs. Bliss took the
gun from her bosom, and that she
knew she carried it there. u
Evidence of Quarrel ;
Eva Burnaugh was the second wit.
ness on the stand, and beyond showing
that Mrs. Bliss and Houdyshell had
ldnarreled on the day of the murder her
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to run the guard and the post as well;
this furnishes a good share of our ex.
citement. Yours truly,
"Wyley Mullnax and Ernest Judson,
"Privates, Troop A,
Thirteenth U, 8. Cavalry,
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First Witness.
Evidence of Quarrel

Eva Burnaugh was the second wit
ness on the stand, and beyond showing
that Mrs. Bliss and Houdyshell had
dnarreled on the day of the murder her
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PETIT JURY DRAWN.
Men Who Will Sit in Jury Box During
March Term of Court.

From Mondays Daily.
County Clerk Michaels and his as
sistants today drew the petit jury tt
serve during the March term of the
district court which convenes in this
city, March "a. The list contains the
name of William MeBee, who is now
confined in the county Jail awaiting
trial on charge Of being a habitua
criminal. This term of court will be
held by Judge Vermillion, of Center
vile, who was recently appointed tt
succeed Judge T. M. Fee. This viii
be Judge VermilIion's first appearance
in this city in that role. Following
lis the list of those who will be on the
jury:
Sander Pierson, MunterYilla
Geo. Israel, Eldon.
U. A. Smith, Bladensburg.
M. E. Dudgeon, Hedrick.
Geo. L. Walker, Ottumwas
T.. G. Covey, Ottumwa.
r. T. Goodall, Ottumwa
James King, Ottumwa. a5i
c. Breon, Hedrickds
Lewis Davis, Ottumwa
c. Powell, Hedrick.
H. B. Ostdiek, Ottumwa.
w. H. Nance, Ottumwa.
VIM. McBee, Ottumwa.
w. H. Reynolds, Agency.
Joseph Proctor. Amador.
G.. M. Bissell, Ottumwa.
T. Rimmer Ottumwa.
c. e. Gustafson, Muntervilles
r. J. Jaques, Eldon.
Chas. Keott, Ottumwa.
Gid Jones, Eldon.
Bert Baker, Amador
B. F. Skinner, Ottumwa.
Case Being Argued.
Tho case of Charles H. Crnnk VS.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-05-27
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
 MEETING.

Notice is hereby given. pursuant to an order of the board of directors of The Arizona and Southeastern Rail- road company, that meeting of the stockholders of said company will DO held at the office of the company st Bisbee, Cochise county, Arizona terri tory, at 12 o'clock m. on the 9th day of June, A. D. 1902, for the purpose f considering. authorizing and confirm ing the sale of the Arizona and South eastern railroad, with all of its prop erty. effects, rights, privileges, and franchises thereto appertaining, or in any manner appurtenant, together with the entire capital stock of said company and of it's shareholders, to the Fl Paso and Southwestern Rail- road company.
 By order of the board of directors.
 Dated May 10, 1902.
 GEORGE NOTMAlI, Secretary the Arizona and Southeast
 ern Railroad company. 520
Bisbee daily review., 1902-05-27
PROBATE NOTICE.

Tn the Probate court of the county of
 Cochise, Territory of Arizona, in
 the matter of the estate of Thomas
 c. Amsden, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the f. nal account of ]. W. Wallace, the ad- ministrator of the estate of Thomas c. Amsden. deceased, has been rendered to said court for settlement, and that a petition for the final distribution of the estate has been filed with said &C., count, and that the 22nd day of May. A. D. 1902, 1at l o'clock p. m. has been duly appointed by said court for the settlement of said account and the hearing said petition, at which time any person interested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions in writing to saic account and contest the same.
 Dated May 9th, 1902.
 .. c. R. BOSTvVCK. Ex-ofiicio Clerk. Ist publication May 18th. 1902.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-05-27
NOTICE OF MEETING
Of Stockholders of the Fl Paso and
 Southwestern Railroad Company.

Of Stockholders of the Fl Paso and
 Southwestern Railroad Company.
 Notice is hereby given that special meeting of the stockholders of the Fl Paso and Southwestern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company at Bisbee Cochise coun- ty Arizona territory, at 12 m. on the 9th day of June, A D. 1902, for the purpose of acting upon the proposed purchase of the Arizona and Soutll- eastern Railroad. its property, fran chises, and the entire capital stock O: the company and of its stockholders. and authorizing the board of directors of this company to consider the same and take action in relation thereto, and also for the purpose of acting upon the proposed purchase of the South western Railroad of New Mexico. it's property, franchises, and the entire capital stock of the company and of it's stockholders, and authorizing the board of directors of this company tl consider the same and take action ii relation thereto.
 Dated May 10. t :. D. 1862.
 By order of the president
 GEORGE HOFFMAN. 5-20 Secretary.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-05-27
SUM MONS.

In the District Court. First Judicial District, of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Cochise.
 L. C. Sbattuck and c. A. Overlook, doing business under the firm name of The Douglas Lumber Company. plaint- ifs, vs. James O. Philips. Laura Phil lips, his wife, and The Rosenblatt Com pany, a corporation. defendants.
 Action brought in the District Count of the First Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Cochise, and the complaint filed in the said county of Cochise. in the office of the clerk of said District Court.
 The Territory of Arizona sends greeting to James O. Philipps, Laura Phillips, and The Rosenblatt Company a corporation.
 You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiffs. in the Dis trict Court of the First Judicial Dis trict of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Cochise, and to answer the complaint filed therein within 20 days (exclusive of the day of service) after the service on yod of this summons. tif served within this county; otherwise within thirty days), or judgment by default will bt taken against you according to the prayer of said complaint
 Given under my hand and the sea | of fhe District Court of the First Ju dicial District of the Territory ol Arizona, in and for the County ol Cochise, this 17th day of January. i- the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and two. A H. EMANUEL, (SeaD Clerk
 First publication. May 2, 1902.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-05-27
MEXICAN TRIES
 10 USE FORCE

An attempt was made late Saturday afternoon by a Mexican with q rifle to force Poundmaster Mcdonald D give him four burros that had been eaueht loose on the streets.
 It was not until yesterday that Mo Donald made public the sensational little episode, that fortunately had no serious results. He told the story about as follows:
 "T was going home with some meat and bread, and was near the house when the Mexican told me he had paid the old woman the money to get the burros out.
 "T went down with him to the corral and was going to open the gate when he put a carbine to the back of my head. and told me tohurry up.
 'T told him that would get the bur, ros out if he gave me a little tfmc. My wife looked out the window and she ran down, and the two of us got the rife away from the Mexican.
 "T thought at first that I ought tc brain the Mexican with the carbine but didn't and told him to get out. have the carbine up at my house.
 After this am not going to be len, fent with these people, and if they come around any more there will be trouble sure as shootin'."