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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27

through. No one was injured in the
wreck but the financial loss will be
great as the wrecked cars were all
refrigerators loaded with meat.
Wrecking Crew Sent Out.
AS soon as the news of the wreck
was received in this city wrecking
crew was made up at once and train
was sent to assist in clearing the
track. Superintendent Fabens, Train
master Robinson and Master Mechan
ic Funk were among the officials on
they train and they remained at the
scene of the wreck until the track was
cleared.
Tracks Flooded by Water.
The track was in bad condition for
some distance on either side OF the
washout. Several inches of water
Hooded the tracks and the work train
was compelled to use caution to avoid
another washout. The rain continued
to pour increasingly and this added to
the difficulty in making Roadway
toward repairing the damage done
However the wrecking crews under
the direction Of the local officials work.
ed steadily for over twelve hours and
at the end OF that time the wrecked
cars were gotten out of the way and
the track again made ready for traffic.
Trains Delayed for Three Hours.
All traffic both east and west was
delayed for several hours as both
tracks were blocked by the derailed
cars. Train No. 2, due in this city at
11:40 p. M, was held west of Wood
burn by the wreck and did not arrive
in the city until 2:2O p. m. today. No.
10 Followed shortly after. Trains Nos.
IL, due in Ottumwa at 2:15 a. M, and
No. 6, due in Ottumwa at 1:25 D. m.
were sent around from Pacific juno
ton via the Hannibal and st. Joe.
West bound trains Nos. /, and 3 were
sent from Ottumwa to Charlton and
waited there until the track was
cleared.
Fatalities Were Feared.
The first reports received in this
city were meager and it was not
known as to whether or not any fatal
wired that he was unable owing to the
flooded condition of the tracks to
reach the head end of the train. Later
reports, however, treasured the Off
Gals on this point
Loss Will be Heavy.
No estimate has been made as to
the extent Of the damage done, but it
is known to be heavy as the derailed
cars were heavily laden with meat
consigned to the east by western pack
ers. This was scattered about as
many of the cars were badly smashed
in the pile-up which ensued when the
track was washed out. Although the
tracks are now cleared for traffic the
wreckage is not disposed of and gangs
are still at work reloading the mer-
chandize and restoring the broken cars
to the rails. g
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FRAUDS.
BOGUS GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
WcTIMlzE VETERANS AND
SOLDIERS WIDOWS.
The Pension Bureau Has Taken Steps
to Do Away With Such Actions and
Has Issued Circular Warning the
People.

1t has been discovered that men
claiming to be representatives of the
United States pension department
have been victimi2ing old soldiers and
old soldiers wives in Iowa for some
time by a systematic swindling plan
and the government has decided to
take strong measures that will lead to
their arrest. The plan of the swindlers
is to call on people who are now draw
ing pensions and by saying that they
are representing the government. vol
unteer to secure their victim an in.
crease, or in case where no pension is
held to get them one. Sums varying
from S25 to $50 have been secured
from large number of victims
throughout the state.
The fact that no results came from
the money paid out by the victims has
laid the swindle bare Hundreds Of
letters have been received in Wash
ington complaining of the matter. The
government has issued an order to
Pension Agent Clark of Des Moines to
prepare and issue 10000 copies of a
circular letter which shows the men
claiming to be representatives of the
government are frauds. The circular
will be distributed through Iowa and
Nebraska and will be as follows:
All persons employed by the bureau
OF pensions are paid for their services
by the government of the United
States, and are not entitled to collect
any monem from any individual for
performance Of their official duties.
''Any person who pretends to be an
officer Of the bureau and demands COM
pensation for his alleged services in
that behalf is an impostor and should
be turned over to an officer of the law.
''The object of this circular is to
protect all persons having business
with the bureau against the swindiing
schemes and unprincipled imposters.
who falsely claim to be officers of the
government, having power to grant
pensions, arrears and increases. and
who will collect money from their vic
tins.
"(Signed.) e. T. Ware.
Commissioner at Washington, D. q"
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be much displeased if any one of my
guests, or any member of my ships
company, We're to do such a thing.
know from what have learned that
enormous sums of money have been
wagered in Britain on the success of
the two previous Shamrocks, but, per-
sonally, have done everything possi-
BILE to discourage this form of gam
bling.
ITO my mind, it cheapens the sport,
no matter what may be the moral side
OF the question. So, whether the Sham
rock III. wins or loses, it will make no
difference to my pocketbook, nor, am
confident, to that Of any one connect
ed with me here"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
YACHTS DANGEROUS
so SAYS SIR THOMAS Upton IN
PRONOUNCED TERMS.
REVIEWS EFFORTS TO LIFT CUP
Irish Knight Tells In a Magazine Ar
ticle Of His Hopes and Their Dissi.
patton - Denounces the Present
Style of Yacht AS Useless.

New York, Aug. 27-"Racing yachts
are dangerous and useless Ii Sham.
rock III loses shall have to throw her
upon a scrap heap. If she wins never
will her type of boat again race for
the American cup, unles the cup again
should leave it's native shores for the
United States.''
This surprising statement, written
by Sir Thomas Upton himself, is with
other equally surprising statements
published in September magazine
just issued. In an article entitled envy
Efforts to Win the American Cup" Sir
Thomas tells the story of his yachting
career from the time he started in six
teen years ago to lift the cup.
The end of yacht racing as it is con
Quoted today will come when ST,
Thomas lifts the cup,according to his
own written words. He promises to
revolutionize yachting and change il
from an utterly useless sport, with pro
fit to no one, to one that will be OF
benefit.
If He Wins Big Yachts Go.
"If the cup goes to Ireland, England
and Scotlond, the challengers must
build an honest boat, healthy boat, 9
real boat, to meet the defenders on the
other side, if l live and have any
voice in the matter" declares Sir
/ Thomas.
Coming from Sir Thomas, who has
been regarded as the most enthusiasts
tic yachtsman that ever crossed the
water, this attack upon the sport he
follows with such zest is sensational
He has not one word of justification fol-
present-day yacht racing-all is con-
demnation.
and what if should win the cup?'
Sir Thomas asks. IF should, / think
| know what l would do. Am erican
yachtsmen would have to build a diff
ferent kind of boat from either Sham
rock III or Reliance to bring it back
again. Cup challengers and defenders
are dangerous. One stands upon their
decks as one sails and at any minute a
spar may fall, or sail may fall, or a
piece of metal may fall Yes, racing
yachts are dangerous and useless.
Present Day Type Menace.
when / was a little boy, living on
the banks of the Clyde, I loved every
ripple and current of the stream and ]
loved every craft that floated on her
bosom. l loved the fisher boats and
the sturdy honest ships that put to sea
and weathered the gales of winter and
the squalls of summer. / loved the
strength and honest of them all, and
when,l alter in life, shipped as cabin
boy, learned to love the strong bolts
and the solid planking and the sails
that babe the winds do their worst.
"Of what use to mankind, of what
use to commerce, are these beautiful
white swans? They are of no use al
all. They are a menace. Do they aid
the science Of shipbuilding? Do they
teach any lesson to the thousands Of
men who earn their livelihood on the
seas? They do not. They are mere
racing machines, nothing more and
nothing less.
When these races are ended the
yachts are worth only SO much as the
metal within them will bring. They
are of no practical use to any one.
Shamrock Lovely But Useless.
IL Shamrock LII loses shall haEe
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SEVENTEEN CARS DERAILED AT
WOODBURY. BY WRECK.
TRAFFIC DELAYED MANY HOURS
Terrific Downpour of Rain Undermn-
es Roadbed and Track Gives Way
Under Train No. 7o-cars Loaded
With Meat-No One Hurt.

A disastrous wreck that resulted in
. completely tying up traffic on the
Burlington occurred last night about
- o'clock about one mile east of
WOODBURY. The heavy rain, which
in the vicinity of the wreck seemed
to be a veritable cloudburst, loosened
the roadbed to such an extent that
( when train No. 20 attempted to pass
over the tracks a slide resulted and
seventeen cars were derailed All
east bound trains were held west of
the wreck or sent around over the
Hannibal and st. Joe. West bound
trains were held at Charlton. The
track was cleared shortly before noon
and the belaued trains were run
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
HAS BLOOD POISONING.
Warren Van Dyke, 812 West Second
Street, in Serious Condition.

Warren Van Dyke, s12 West Second
Street, in Serious Condition.
Warren Van Dyke, son OF Charles e.
Van Dyke, S12 West Second street, is
lying at his home seriously i'll from
blood poisoning. About one week ago,
the young man, who IS employed un--
der his father, who is a foreman in the
Milwaukee Junction yards, received a
scratch upon one of his fingers from a
shovel which he was using. The
scratch was small one and did not re-
ceive medical attention until two or
three days later. SINCE then, however,
the wound has been under constant at
tention of physician, but it has rap
idly grown worse and blood poisoning
has set in. Everything possible has
been and is being done to prevent any
further serious consequences and it is
hoped that the young man may soon
be on the road to recovery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
AGED COUPLE WEEDS.

William Doud and Mrs. Eliza E. King
err Married by Justice J. A. Ballard.
Mrs. Eliza e. Klinger, who was
granted divorce in the district court
yesterday, was few hours later mar
ried to William Doud, who was grant
ed divorce one week ago last Monday.
Each Of the contracting parties are
81 years Of age. The ceremony was
performed at the Office of Justice j. A
Ballard at $50 p. m.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
DEATH OF A CHILD.
Grace May Huston, Daughter of Ira
Huston Dies This Morning.

Grace May Huston. the 2-months-old
daughter of Ira Huston 507 Myrtle
street, died this morning at 1890
o'clock. The mother of the little
child, Mrs. Ira Huston. died about six
weeks ago The funeral services will
be conducted Friday at 10 a. M, at
the residence by DR.. A. E. Craig, pas
tor Of the First Methodist Episcopal
church. The interment will take place
in the Shaul cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
CHARGED WITH RAPE.
orrin c. Beach of Albion Accused O
Assaultinu Miss LARSON.

Marshalltown, Aug. 27.- Especially
Orrin 9. Beach, a married man with
four children and well known resi-
dent Of Albion, was arrested, charged
with Committing rape upon Miss Laura
Larson. He is in jail here. His hear
Ing is set for September 8. ~.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
CROSBY IN LEAD.

Has High Score in Shoot at Indians
Tournament.
w. R. Crosby of O'Fallen, ILL.,, lead
in the first days shooting at the an
nual meet of the Indians" at Arnold s
park, Lake Okoboji, with the high
score of 100. He, was closely follow
ed, however, as many of the cracks
shot above the 1870 mark. The follow
ing are the first fifteen scores:
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is GREATLY IMPROVED.
Or. b. A. LaForce, Sick in California
Considered Out of Dancer.

Messages received last evening and
late last night state that DR.. d. A.
LaForce, who was taken suddenly i'll
AIT the home Of his brother in San
a Francisco, CAL, is very greatly i'm
and he is considered to be en-
tfrely out of danger.
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Announcement.

I will be candidate for the nom.
ination for county superintendent Of
schools, subject to the action Of the
Wapello county republican convention.
G. A. Bosworth.
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tumwa patrons, but for the reasons
above mentioned, am sorry to be
obliged to say that we feel forced to
locate them at the Junction
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Read the Courier for News.
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through. No one was injured in the
wreck but the financial loss will be
great as the wrecked cars were all
refrigerators loaded with meat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-27
Kansas City Dispatchers Will Come.

The removal of the Kansas City
offices will bring to Ottumwa quite
number of dispatchers and opera
tors. There are six regular dispatch
ers working the line from Ottumwa
to Chillicothe and from Chillicothe to
Kansas City. The six men work in
three shifts of two men each, one
man of each shift taking one of the
two divisions. When the dispatchers
are installed here it is probable that
there will also be required the SER
vices of about four additional opera
tOrc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-06

course the chef deocuvre of the table was
Miss O'Possum" dressed in her tufts and
frlls She rested on platter surrounded
by her neutrality-suspicious. and persim-
mons, with a red ear of corn in her mouth.
The supper was served in courses from
the house dining room.
The favor for the ladies were bon bons
zen surprise They were baskets made
from small gourds decorated with autumn
leaves with handles of red ribbon. They
we're partly filled with bon bons concealed
by pop corn on top.
The favor for the gentlemen were pota-
toes tied with red ribbon.
The effect under the Marquette was
charming, and above the merry chatter of
the guest inside could be heard now and
then the singing and dancing of the
"huskers" outside
After supper was served the guest spent
an hour or more popping corn, playing
Halloween" games and telling gruesome
ghost stories before bidding their hostess
good night and taking their departure.
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HALLOWEEN Party.
Miss sallie Graves Most Uniquely Entertains
Her Friends,

Wilson, n. c., Nov 5.-The Halloween
Party given by Miss Sallie Simms Graves,
at her home, Graves Villa, near here, Oh
Saturday evening, has been conceded by
all those present to have been the most
unique and charming entertainment ever
given in this section. The design of the
invitations sent out were quaint and most
artistic They consisted of folded sheet OF
coarse gray paper, upon which on the first
page was printed: Halloween, October
81, 1903, Graves Villa Across the top
was woven a half-dried corn husk. Into
one corner of this was thrust two autumn
caves tied with narrow red satin ribbon,
and in the lower left corner was printed:
ITO meet Miss O'Possum at Husking
Bee, six-thirty o'clock
The guests were greeted on their arrival
by huge log fire burning in the lane,
flanked by heaping piles of corn, around
which were groups of 'darkies, both old
and young and of both sexes-a vcritablc
Southern corn husking scene.
After an hour spent at the 'husking
bee the guests were invited by the young
hostess Ito meet Miss O'Possum. Tho
supper was served ON the lawn under a
Marquette, constructed of boughs of green
and autumn foliage, the decorations being
entirely of products of the farm. Ol
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berlake, where many friends had gath
cred to witness the happy event.
| The parlor was decorated most effective
/ iy in palms and ferns and ehrysanthc-
NUNS The wedding music was rendered
by Mr.. Sam Parish with artistic skill and
the impressive ceremony was performed
| by Rev. w. c. Tyree, of the First Baptist
church.
| The bridesmaid was Miss Julia Brewer,
who entered first. being followed by the
maid of honor Miss Estelle Undertake,
the sister of the bride. These young
ladies were charmingly attired in white
tailor made gowns of chiffon They wore
| black picture hats and carried American
Beauty roses. The bride-elect, attired IL
a brown tailor made gown. trimmed In
white lace and purple velvet, and wearing
white cloth hat. trimmed IN violets
and brown fur. entered with her father.
Her bocuet was of brides roses.
The groom elect. accompanied by his
best man. Mr.. w. 3, Coleman. of Kinston,
met the bride at the altar and the solemn
vows of the church were taken. after
which there came many congratulations.
After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Roun-
tree left on the Southern train and will
make their home in Kinston. The bride
is popular and charming young lady Of
this city, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. j..
B. Undertake, while the groom is an es-
teemed citizen of Kinston, being the
travelling representative of a large cloth
ing firm there.
On Wednesday night the bridal party
and immediate friends were most charm
Ingly entertained by Captain and Mrs. ].
B. Timberlake delicious refreshments be-
ing served. and the evening being most
happily passed. The many beautiful and
costly wedding presents were greatly adj
mired. these typifying the esteem of a
large circle of friends.
To the bride nothing better than the
wishes of many friends told in the follow
ing lines can be expressed
''Love. be true to her; Life. be dear to
her,
Health, stay close to her; Joy draw near
to her:
Fortune, find what you can do for her,
Search your treasure house through and
through for her:
Follow her footsteps the wide world over,
And keep her husband always her lovern'
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Election ofOmcers,

Salisbury, N. c., Nov. 5.-(Specal) y
Last evening at the closing session of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
Convention, which has been in session here
two days, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing term Of one year; State
Regent, Miss Mary Springfield, of Waynes-
vile; Vice-Regent, Mrs. z. G. Gregory, of
Salisbury; Secretary. Miss Julia Aexan-
der, of Charlotte Historian, Mrs. Chas.
l.. VanNoppen, of Greensboro; Treasurer.
Mrs w. c. Shannon, of Henderson
The convention created two new State
offices which were filled as follows; Chap.
lain, Mrs. w. j. Banner, of Waynesville;
and Corresponding Secretary, Miss Leila
johnson. of Asheville.
BY unanimous vote of the conference
the next State Convention will be held in
Greensboro.
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Salisbury, N c., Nov. 5.-(Special)-
Yesterdays sessions of the d. AR. State
Convention which convened in this city
yesterday, was, if possible, more interest
ing than any of the preceding gatherings.
There were also quite a number OF add
tiohal delegates present and the ladies
feel greatly encouraged in their work. The
programme yesterday included a number
of papers on various subjects bearing
upon the work of the D. A. r.. as well
as the hearing of reports from the differ
ent standing committees.
delightful reception was rendered the
visiting daughters last night from to II
clock at the residence of Mrs. McKinzie
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FOLEY WREEN.
A Beautiful and Attractive Wedding is Cele
brated at Aberdeen,

Sanford, N. c.. Nov 5-(Special. "A
beautiful home wedding was solemnized
in Aberdeen last night at the residence OF
Mr. M. Foley, when his beautiful and at
tractive daughter, Matilda, was led to the
hymenal altar by Mr.. l.. L. Wrenn, OF
Siler City, n. c.. Rev. t. f. Haney in a
most beautiful and impressive ceremony
made the "twain one"
After the congratulations the friends
present repaired to the dining room, where
eelgant refreshments were served.
There were no attendants. Mesdames
Allebach and Webster received and Misses
Vera Blue and Lillian Peasants served in
the dining room.
In the sitting room adjoining the parlor
were the many wedding gifts seen and ad-
mired, consisting of cut glass, silver,
china, painting and many beautiful and
useful ornaments, al of which typified the
love and esteem held for the bride and
groom.
The bride wore a lovely gown of grey
crepe de chene made over taffeta and car
ried white carnations.
The rooms were beautifully decorated in
green and white, and in all except dining
room white lights were used. There an
exquisite softness was added to the effect
by the use of red candles and shades.
The wedding and reception was one of
beautiful simplicity and each guest thor
oughly enjoyed the delights of the occa.
sion, which was manifested by the many
kind wishes extended to the happy couple
The bride is social favorite and will
be greatly missed by her many friends and
admirers in Aberdeen.
The bridal party eft on the midnight
train for Sler City, where Mr. and Mrs.
Wrenn will make their future home.
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P0E-HOWARD.
The Runaway Marriage Of a Couple Near Thi'
City

Mr.. Henry H. Poe and Miss Lula How
ard, daughter of Mrs. E. A. Howard, of
Raleigh, were married Wednesday after
noon at o'clock at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. A. F. Taylor, three
miles south of Raleigh Rev. j. L. Martin
performed the ceremony in a most iln.
pressive manner.
The marriage was quite romantic az
fair. Miss Howard leaving the impression
that she was only going down the street
for few minutes. was met by Mr.. Poe.
who had his buggy ready anxiously await
ing. In short while they were at the
home of the brides sister. who had been
informed of the approaching event. Rev.
]. L. Martin was awaiting their arrival.
Only few friends We're present to con-
graduate the happy couple
For the present they will make their
home at Mr.. A. F. Taylor's Mr.. Poe is
a travelling man of much ability, he is
patentee of the Poe Automatic CONTROL
ing Comfort Bride" and wishes to finish
his work in North Carolina soon. when
he will take his bride on an extended
tour South. where it is probable they will
make their future home, as the groom
has interests there
The groom is to be congratulated on
winning such a noble woman for his
wife. She is loved by all who know hel
Tor her sweet and self-sacrificing DISPOSE
ton.
Many wishes go out to them for long
and happy life.
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HAIR TELLS CHARACTER.
Color of Hair Said to Indicate a Per-
sons Temper ameut.

Many people believe that blonde, or
light hair denotes affection and dark
hair constancy. A person without hair
is not devoid of character; far from it.
The disposition of the average bald
headed man is to show such solicitude
for the welfare of others, that he neg
lects himself. A germ causes badness.
Prof. Sabouraud, of Paris, France, in
nocculated a rabbit with Dandruff germs,
causing it to become totally bald in five
weeks time. To rid the scalp of these
dangerous germs it is necessary to apply
Newbros Herpicide.
Destroy the cause-you remove the
effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit. Mich.
henry 1. HICKS & Co., special agents.