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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
LIKE HAPPY HooLleAN,

This Man Stands Chance Of Getting
Sentence of 1863 Years.
A Boston dispatch says: W. w.
Vale, bogus coal dealer, was found
guilty. on all of twenty-one counts in
indictment and is liable to sentence
of eight years on each count, making
a total of 16S years. District Attorney
Sughrue, in his closing argument. said
that Vale was unfit to associate with
inmates Of the state prison. "He is SO
despicable," said Sughrue, "nat in
comparison with him robbers and bur
glars are honest gentlemen"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
TERROR RElGNS IN JACKSON.
People of the Town Now Fear Flames
as Well as Bullets.

The second wee kof court In
Brealhitt county, Kentucky, opened
at Jackson, Monday, with reign of
terror. One term of court was over
tapping another. While the petit jury
continued hearing testimony in the
murder cases of Curtis Jett and
Thomas White, the grand jury was
hearing evidence in the cases Of Jo-
sepr Crawford and Edward Tharpe,
teamsters for the Hargis brothers,
who are held on the charge Of arson
for burning the Even hotel.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
ROAD BADLY BLOCkADED.
Landslide on Southern Railway in
North Carolina Proves Serious.

North Carolina Proves Serious.
Latter developments from the Salnda
mountain landslide on the Southern
railway between Asheville and Spar
tanburg indicate that the track cannot
be cleared under three weeks time.
Passengers will be transferred from
one train to another across the cavern
and compare lively little time Will he
lost. Freight traffic is completely &n
initiated until the icack shat! nave
been cleared,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
DECLINES TO ACCEPT AID.

Russia Will Match After kishnet
Sufferers Without Assistance.
Numerous offers have reached the
Russian government from American
sources to aid the families of sufferers
in the recent Kishinef incident. All
such offers have been declined for he
reason that Russia is entirely capable
of extending relief. and, under the (lT
cumstances, cannot accept aid fr3:I
the outside. -
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
VESSEL HAD FALSE BOTTOM.
Wrecking of Immigrant Steamer Puts
IIncie Sam "Next" Smuaaer.

Uncle Sam "Next" a SmuggIer.
The treasury department has receiT'
ed information that the steamer Vera
Cruz, from Cape Verde islands, which
was wrecked off Ocrackoke Inlet, N. c.,
recently, with large number OF immi
grants on board, was smuggler. An
examination Of the wreck shows that
the vessel had a false bottom, where
was secreted a quantity Of rum, which
the members of the crew have since
been selling in the vicinity Of New
bern.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
ALLEGED RoRRER is NA6BED.
John Bibb Held on Charge of Lootins
Ticket Office Of $1,000.

The arrest of John Bibb was effect'
ed ar Nashville, Tenn, wednesday af'
tarnoon. Bibb is wanted in Birming,
ham Ala. where he and an accom-
Mice are alleged to have robbed the
safe in the Louisville and Nashville
ticket Office several weeks ago. Ihe
emount taken Is placed at $1,000
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
chanoe CT Venue is Asked.

At Columbia counsel for James h..
Til.man. charged with the murder %
N G. Gonzales, editor OF The state:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
. MUST PUNISH AsSAsslNs.
Civilized Countries Will Demand Trial

Civilized Countries VIII Demand IrIaI
of Murderers cf King and Queen.
A special dispatch from Rome says
q semi-official note published there de-
clares that whoever is made king OF
servia, the powers will exact the pun
ishment of the murderers Of King Alex
ander and Queen Draga as civilized
countries cannot tolerate that admins
trative and military positions in any
country should he occupied by assas'
sins.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18

Terminal Property Ordered Sold.
A decree has been filed in the Uni
ted States circuit court in Charleston
ordering the sale by receiver or July
"A of the East Shore terminal property
in that city, including the water front
terminals and ware houses and cot
ton compressors. The total upset
price is $4,000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-06-18
.'--.-a-tsks.fs:.ifi..f:sf.f.fff.if:i':i':':i.
xIHE NEWS OF A WEEK +
+ IN SOUTH { (A20LINA.1
German Cruisers OFF Charleston.

German Cruisers OFF Charleston.
The German cruiser Gazelle arrived
ctf Charleston last I4onday afternoon
from Newport News. She is command
ed by the Count Won Oriola, and her
force is 250 strong. She will have tar
get practice and cruise in the vicinity
for two weeks.
Lighthouse Keeper Killed.
George Lehman, an elderly NorWe-
gian, WHO has been in service thirty
years, fell from the scaffolding plat
form of the tower range light OF the
Paris island light house a few days
ago and was killed. The coroner held
an inquest. The body was inferred
at Beaufort.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
WORK IN CONNECTICUT.
Make Investigation of Underground
Waters.

In connection with the general plan
for photographic work., or that relat-
ing to underground waters, the United
States Geological Survey, through the
newly created division having that
branch of investigation in charge, will
undertake a systematic study of I'M
derground waters in Connecticut. The
investigation is in charge of DR.. Her
bert E. Gregory of Yale uniyersity,who
for several years past has been engag-
ed in the study of the geology OF the
state.
DR.. Gregory has already begun the
work bp issuing circular requests for
special information and it is hoped
that the cooperation of the citizens OF
| Connecticut will be enlisted to obtain
| the data regarding the location and
| character OF the wells, deep borings
| flowing springs, mineral waters, etc
Information of this sort, sent to DR.
| Gregory will aid materially in carry
| ing on the work. After the collection
| of data field work will be undertaken
| in areas that promise the most import
ant results, and study will be made
of the geogogic structure and texture
of the .water-bearing beds. Such re
suits as prove to be of general value
i will be published in bulletins of papers
4 that will be distributed free.
The object of this systematic inves
tigation is to obtain such knowledg,
of the water supply OF the state as will
afford practical suggestions for in
creasing or improving it, and will ali
| those districts that have insufficient
: water for domestic use. The minera
and other valuable springs will thu
be brought into wider recognition. 1t i
| planned also, to undertake investigs
tons regarding the means of preserv
; ing the domestic water supply fror
contamination.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
WILL VISIT oTTUMwA.
Bishop cossrove of Davenport to Hold
Confirmation Services Here June 7.

Bishop Henry Cosgrove of the Da-
venport diocese will be in Ottumwa
ON Sunday, June Z, for the purpose OF
holding confirmation services at the
various Catholic churches. 1t is ex
pected that he will administer the sac
rament at early mass at st. Patrick's
church in South Ottumwa, late mass
at st. Mary's and vespers at Sacred
Heart church. Bishop Cosgrove has
already left Davenport and visits the
following places on his tour:
Thursday, May 14-Fairfield and
Eldon, Rev. A. M. Nodler, pastor.
Friday, May Isn't. Pleasant, Rev
j. J. Bassler, pastor.
Saturday, May 16-West Burlington
Rev. A. H. Schoeningh, pastor
! Sunday, May Huntington, st
/ Johns Very Rev. AN. Fillian, o. S
B., pastor: st. Patrick's, Rev W. ]
Mccormack, pastor.
Monday, May 1S--Fort Madison, Sa
cred Heart church, Rev. P. Hoffman
pastor.
Tuesday, May 19-West Point, Re,
VIM. .Tacoby pastor; st. Paul, Rev
John Tegler. pastor; Houghton, Rev
John Adam, pastor.
!. Thursday, May 21-Buffalo, Rev. +
J. Renihan, pastor.
| Sunday, May 24-Georgetown, Rev
Patrick Gaule, pastor; Melrose, Rev
Thos. H. Brownrigg. pastor.
Monday, May 25-Chariton, Rev. !
j. Geffey, pastor.
. Tuesday. May 26--Lacona, Rev. J. ]
Kempker, pastor.
Wednesday, June Sharper, Re-
Henry Grothe. pastor.
Thursday, June 4-Sigourney, Re-
, j. Hauser, pastor
Friday. June 5-Oskaloosa, Re
Chas. F. Waldron. pastor,
Sunday, June 7-Ottumwa. ST. M
I rvs church, Very Rev. +. w. Hob
mann. pastor: ST Patrick's. Rev. Jof
O'Farrell. pastor; Sacred Heart, Re
: James Foley, pastor.
Tuesday. June o. WILLIAMSBURG
: Rev. James Kissane. pastor
Sunday, June IA, he will administ
3 the sacrament in Davenport at Ho
: Family church, Rev l.. J. Enright, pa
n tor: Immaculate Conception academ
$ Rev. George Giglinger, chaplain.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19

has been foreman for the last three
years, will move to Indianapolis, Ind,
as soon as Mrs. Jackson is able to
travel. Mr. Jackson has been ap-
pointed to an important position with
the Oppenheimers, and will assume his
duties as soon as he reaches Indian
apolis.
Murel Gordon, chief of the fire de-
partment, is planting his five acre lot
east of the city, in tomatoes, to be used
in the canning department.
William Parkinson of the lard re
fining force, is very sick at his home
on East Main street.
Chas. Oman of Ottumwa and Chas.
Bassett of Sutler were visitors Tues
day,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
GOOD ROADS.
Extensive Work Being Carried on by
Engineering Department at Ames.


A bulletin just issued by the civil
engineering department of the Iowa
State college at Ames concerning the
good roads investigations that have
been carried on by A. B. Chattin and
f. Mcclure tells briefly of the work
that has been done. This bulletin
will be supplemented by an additional
report giving full data of the investi-
cation and also giving general advice
regarding the care of earth roads and
the construction of hard roads.
In three townships in different parts
of the state house to house canvasses
have been made to ascertain the exact
amounts of various kinds of produce
hauled to market, the cost of hauling
and the amount of other traffic. In
Jefferson township, Mahaska county,
the average distance to market was
found to be ga miles. the average
number of tons hauled to market per
year per quarter section was 1916, the
average cost of hauling one ton one
mile was els cents, and on the ay-
erage each farmer, in addition to haul.
ing his produce to market, Travelled
1,19O miles per year in trips to and
from town with light loads.
With hard roads the cost of hauling
could be reduced one-half, and the
financial value of good roads for the
light traffic would also be large.
Messrs. Chattin and Mcclure have
also made many tests of the force re
quired to pull loads over different
kinds of roads and under differen'
conditions of weather, the results OF
which will be given in full in the bull
| letin. The advantages of drainage
were shown by the fact that during
the muddy season this spring the re
sistance on tile drained earth road
was only 1875 to IA pounds per ton
while at the same time on undrainec
roads it ran as high as 455 to 59f
pounds per ton.
| A record of the prices of various
kinds of farm produce for a year ant
the corresponding condition of the
roads has also been kept.
The department gives regular ant
thorough instruction in road engineer
| ing each year to large class of men
who will be available to direct roat
work in Iowa. So far, however, thu
demand for graduates of the civil en-
cheering department to fill high sal
aried positions in other lines has beer
greater than the supply, and low;
must offer these men inducements t
secure them Each year a large nun
Der of the undergraduates, even, Sc
cure good positions at civil engineer
ing work for the summer. Alread
MANY offers have been made student
for the summer.
The road investigation work VIII b
i greatly extended in the future. an
the cooperation of the United State
department of agriculture has bee!
received for the construction OF sec
ton OF model road at Ames.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
A STRONG DELEGATION.
WapelIo County Republicans Name
Delegates to the State Convention.

From Saturdays Daily.
Endorsing w. w. Epps of Ottumwa
for the state ommitteemanship and
John F. Riggs of Sigourney as candi-
date for the nomination for state super.
intendency of schools, the republicans
OF Wapello county in delegate conven-
ton assembled this afternoon named a
strong delegation to attend the republi-
can state convention in Des Moines
July i, and with renewed pledges to
support the republican ticket in the
election this fall instructed the delega'
| ton to vote for the two men whose
| interests lie in the sixth congressional
district and who aspire to aid in lead
ing the republican party to the glo
rious victory which awaits it at the
polls during the coming fall.
The attendance was unusually large
The convention was called to order
promptly at 2 O'Clock by County Chair.
man o. L. Campbell, who announced
the following temporary organization:
Chairman-James K. Dysart, Ottum
wa
Secretary-E K Dougherty, Eldon
/ Reading clerk-Ralph McClung, O.
Dahlonega.
To Send Full Delegation.
/ Upon motion of Senator S. H. Harper
the convention decided to send full
delegation to the state convention from
Wapello county regardless of the
fact that some of the precincts ma.
not have been represented.
/. Organization Made Permanent.
Upon motion of Noble Carpenter
the temporary organization was mad
permanent.
Committee on Delegates.
: The roll of precincts was called an
i the following committee to name tn
4 county delegation to the Iowa repul
Z. lican convention to be held in De
Moines July ], was named:
:. Adams. R. Garrison.
Agency-R G. Hixson.
r Casa. Cotton.
Center &c. J. Barnum.
3 Center 20. L. Campbell.
:, Center 3--F B. Clark.
Center Summer Siberell.
Center 5-Joseph Yeakel.
Center &c. NJ Campbell.
Z, Center w. II. McElroy.
Center S-II f. Michael.
Center 9-George Bissell.
1t Columbia &c. w. Stevens.
$, Competine-A. b. Phelps.
pl Dahlonega-A. r. Burns.
isl Green-B. r. Black.
lei Highland-J. M. Elder.
Keokuk-S. Williams.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
Badly Decomposed Remains Taken
From Des. Noines.
NO MARKS OF IDENTIFICATION
FIoater Discovered by Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Neff-corpse Taken From
River by City PoIice--Reen in Water
for Months.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Tossed and mangled by the waves,
decayed by long exposure to the ele-
ments, with the flesh entirely gone
from the face and head, leaving only
bare, grinning skull, the unrecogniz
able remains of a man were found
floating in the Des Moines river at 8
o'clock this morning. The corpse was
discovered by Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Neff, who reside on Bashaw street.
and who were fishing along the bank
of the river near the south end of the
Wabash railroad bridge. They watched
it until it lodged against bush just
above the Vine street bridge, where it
remained until towed to shore by the
police. Nothing was found upon the
body or in the clothes to aid in identi-
flying the body and it will be inferred
as soon as possible owing to the fact
that it cannot be kept long on account
of the stencil.
In Water for Months.
The body has undoubtedly been in
| the water for several months, since
! last winter, in fact, for on the feet
were pair of heavy overshoes and in
the pockets were found..a pair of
gloves. 1t was undoubtedly the body
of a working man, as 1t was clad in
overalls and heavy undertaking
From all appearances the man had
been working on the ice and had fall
en- or been thrown into the water. This
| is indicated by the fact that his cloth
ing showed 1t was cold weather when
he was drowned, but the absence of 6
coat indicated that he was working
AS about the only occupation along the
Des Moines in the winter is that o.
working on the ice, it is probable tha
the unknown man was thus employed
when he was drowned
Manner of Death Unknown.
1t is impossible to tell whether the
man was drowned or was first killet
and then thrown into the water How
ever, the more likely theory and thu
one which is accepted by the police i
the one stated above. 1t is though
possible he was tramp. or at leas
an itinerant laborer and for this rea
son was not missed from the commu
nifty where he had been just previou
to his death. Nothing in the way 0
. money or valuables was found in hi
clothes, and only fragment of news
paper, rotten and .unrecognizable, wa
discovered in one of the pockets.
The present stage of the river
considerably above the normal leve
4 and it is thought the body has bee
caught somewhere along the course {
the stream, possibly for sewers
months, and became dislodged by th
|, rising water, so that it floated o
!. down the current until discovered i
this city today.
S Mr. and Mrs. Martin Neff were TIL
first ones to see the body, which wa
not easily recognizable. as the remain
. of human being. Only part Of til
$ back, covered by blue overall JACKIE
I was visible above the surface of til
d water and this corresponded so near
in color with the logs and debris tn;
;. is so commont in the river at tt
present time, that it was only with di
ficulty that Mr.. Neff recognized tt
floating mass as what was once ma
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
PAINFULLY scALDED.
Edward Carlson Injured Last Night at
the Gas Works.


Thursday just about midnight Ed
ward Carlson, 312 South Miner street,
while cleaning the fire in the stoker
room at the gas company's works. near
the Burlington round house, was pain
fully scalded. He was cleaning the
fire in one of the CRATES, and the drop
ping of large quantity of hot cinders
into the reservoir of water suddenly
generated large quantity of steam.
The exposed portion of the body, the
arme, neck and face, were quite badly
scalded He was taken at once to The
Ottumwa hospital, and was attended
| by DR.. j. b. Wilson. The right arm
was found to be the most severely in
| iured. While the pain from the lnju
ries is quite severe, there is practically
no danger of any serious results.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
CLARK TAKES SECOND.
ottumwa Boy Wins Place in Drake.
Ames Field Meet.

John Clarke of this city. a student
at the Drake university in Des Moines,
won second place in the broad jump
the murdered man will be held this
afternoon with the services in charge
of the Wooden.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
CAPT. PERIsHINe RELIEVED.
is Ordered to Zeamboango for Medical
Examination,

Manila, May 16.-Captain Pershing
has been relieved from the command
of the Lano expedition and succeeded
by Lieutenant Colonel Rodgers of the
Fifteenth cavalry. Pershing, who. mas
been i'll has been ordered to Zeambo.
ango for medical examination and will
probably be sent home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
EDDYvILLE NEWS.
Paragraphs About People in Good
WapeiIo County Town.

Eddyyiilc May 15.-Miss Daisy Harding
is much improved from her serious illness,
being able to sit up some. Friends Of me
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
sYHlL sANDERsoN IS DEAD.
The Noted American Opera Singer
Passes Away in Paris.

American opera singer, died suddenly
today of pneumonia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19

A stock company is being planned
at Marshalltown to back a paid base
ball team.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
NEW PRETENDER CHOSEN.
Morocco Rebel Chiefs Name HubeI IA.
der for Ruler of Morocco.

Morocco, May 15.-The rebel chiefs
have chosen new pretender named
Hubel Kader. He is Moor and OF
good family.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-19
Weeks Hog Market Shows Decline
of Is Cents Per Hundred.
MORRILL, & CO. PACK 1900 PORKERS
price Today Stands at e:25-Was
$40 Last saturday-A Gain of LOO
In Number of Hogs Packed During
Week.
From Saturdays Daily.

-T,sse week hes shown further de.
cline in the local market price of hogs
of 15 cents. The market stands today
at 1923 to S6.40 on last Saturday. On
two days of the week the highest price
offered was $500. 1t is not anticipated
that there will be very much further
decrease in the price, as the pasturage
has been good for sufficient length
of time to give an opportunity to get
the stock in good condition and get it
ON the market. The offerings should
remain practically stationary for some
weeks.
John Morrell packed 800 hogs the
past week, as compared with an even
5000 for last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03
CLAY HILL.
From our Regular Correspondent

(From our Regular Correspondent
June 1, 1908.
Corn planting is about finished,
and few have begun to pillow their
corn.
Clay Hill can boast of being the on
ly place where they use saw dust to
fix roads with.
w. Dresselhouse has completed the
structure of his large barn, which is
the finest of its kind Oh the Hill
Christ Enger lost fine horse last
week.
Geo. Frye is the possessor of new
hay shed and barn combined.
The storm of last Thursday blew
down Edwin Crosses machine shed.
j. Rastetter has completed the
building of new summer kitchen.
Willie Williams lost a cow by
lightning during the storm of last
Thursday.
There are some people that haven t
enough brains to run at large, and
ought to be looked after. Here is a
fair sample of one: AS a gentleman
on wheel was passing along the high
way on Sunday last he shot and
wounded a dog belonging to John
Gaffney while the animal was still in
his owners yard; besides shooting the
dog he shot against the house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03
WILL SEND $500 FREE
Franklin Miles, NJ. D., Ii. B., the Celebrat-
ed Chicago Specialist, Will Send 81 90
Worth of His New Special Treatment
Free to Each of Our Readers.

When an experienced physician
offers to give away $4,000 worth of a
New Treatment for diseases of the
heart, nerves, stomach or dropsy. it is
conclusive evidence that he has great
faith in it. And when hundreds of
prominent people freely testify to his
unusual skill and the superiority OF
his New Special Treatment, his
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serious consideration.
That DR.. Miles is one of the world s
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given up by six and seven Chicago
physicians, another after nine lead
ing doctors in New York City,
Philadelphia and Chicago failed.
1000 testimonials sent upon request.
The eminent Rev. W. Bell, ID. D..
of DAYTON. o., Gcn. Sec'y of Foreign
Missions, writes editorially in The
State Sunday School Union "We de-
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Mrs. Lucy Temple, wife of the JUS
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