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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
SAY RRITroN is EMsEzzLER.
Alleged That He Solicited Money for
Des Moines Chronicle.

Failed to Pay.
Des Motnes, July 26. - R. Britton OF
Knoxville formerly resident Of this
city Is incarcerated in the county jail
on charge of embezzlement. 1t is
alleged that he collected money on
subscription from H. M. Belvel editor
of the Des Moines Chronicle and ap-
propriated the money to his own use.
Liquor is said to be responsible for
Britton's downfall. He came to Des
Moines about three weeks ago and
purchased fine new suit of clothes
which was pawned within week and
the money. according to reports to the
Humane Society. found it's way into a
saloonkeeper's till. Then Britton call
ed upon his old friend, Belvel, and ask
ed for work. Britton is a good solicit.
or and was Immediately given employ.
ment 1t Is charged that he took his
employers money and invested it in
liquor.
Mrs. Britton of Knoxville has writ.
ten to the officers of the local Humane
society and asked them to care for her
husband. She had just arranged for
his transportation home when Belvel
filed the information which landed
Britton behind the bars until he can
secure a trial. Judge Matthias fixed
the bonds in the case at $500 which
Britton was unable to furnish
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
los N. Market st.

cd. friends Saturday evening. Ice
cream and cake were served. Music
was furnished by w. R. Elliott and
VIM. James on the graphophone and
zonophone. A good time is reported
by all.
Mrs. Barbara Wichman of Wiscon-
sin arrived here Friday for an extend
ed visit with relatives
john Templeton and wife are enter.
tanning relatives from Kansas.
Will Heger and family and Paul
PloWman and wife took dinner Sunday
with Fred Kunzman and wife.
Clyde Miller and wife are moving
on to their farm they recently pur
chased of Will Kunzman near Leando,
Mrs. Jake Schlotter was calling on
Mrs: D. N! Perry and MRS. G. w. Seitz
last Thursday. ss 4
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
100000 IN CANADA
AIsona Man Reaps Harvest in the
Northwest

AIsona Man Reaps Harvest in the
Northwest.
Des Moines, July ga. D, Clark, of
Algona, who was named for district
elector from the tenth congressional
district in the recent republican con-
vention, made the statement while in
Des Moines that he had cleaned up
nearly 100000 for himself and asso-
ciates in recent operations in Canada.
This was done in about eighteen
months.
Mr.. Clark went into the Canadian
northwest when the land boom there
was in its infancy and secured con-
tracts for title to large tracts of the
best lands. These he sold out very
largely before his contract periods ex-
pired to the rush of land seekers from
the United States and generally at
substantial advances.
Mr.Clark says that he still has large
interests in Canada but that he is not
willing to dispose of them at this time,
preferring to carry his investments
and await the further development of
the country.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
.ABBREVlATE NAME
WORD "sYsTEM" TO BE OMITTED
BY THE ROCK ISLAND
AFTER AUGUST 1.
stear, Shovel at pes Moines River
Bridge Of the Burlington Resumes
Work After Weeks Suspension on
Account OF; High Water.
From Mondays nni,.

From Mondays Daily
The Rock Island has abbreviated its
name by the omission of the word
System" 1t Is Rock Island" now.
plain and simple, and passenger and
freight cars and locomotives will be
relettered to conform with the new
rule.
The rolling stock will be changed
as rapidly as possible.
The change on locomotives is dis
tinct departure from the former meth
cd. Now the name Rock Island" will
be painted in extended letters on the
sides of the tender. in place Of the
number. which Is to appear on the
back of the tender and on the cab in
fourteen inch letters. The number is
to be left off the sand dome. This
new order is effective August with
the new book of rules.
Railroad Notes.
The steam shovel at the Des
Moines river bridge of the Burlington
four miles west of the city resumed
work this morning under full force
of men after a weeks suspension on
account of high water.
JOnn WHeldn, clerk III tne ONCE OIL
superintendent of the Milwaukee. has
returned from a visit at the St. Louis
exposition.
Conductor ]. H. Ryan, of the Mil
waukee, has returned from a visit in
Rockford, III.
Earl Slater, clerk in the office of
Trainmaster M. w. Robinson of the
Rur1inpton has returned from a week's
camping trip.
Frank Lyon, caller at the Milwau-
kee junction, returned to work yester-
day after an absence of several days
on account of the serious illness of
his wife. During his absence Steve
Meany, machinist's helper at the
round house. acted as caller.
Slack freight business on the rail-
roads have caused a considerable re-
duction in the extra lists.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
WILL ENTERTAIN MAYORS.
State League to Meet in Cedar Rapids
in lntoher.

Cedar Rapids, July 26.-The most
imp ortant meeting held in Cedar Rap-
Ids in long time, from civic stand.
point, will be the annual meeting OF
the Iowa league of Municipalities, to
be held in October. In attendance up
on that meeting will be the mayor, al
dermen and ex-officials representing
Iowa, who will come to learn some
thing about municipal laws, sanitary
sewerage, storm water sewers, water
works, lighting plant. garbage dispos-
al systems and other matters relating
to the welfare of citizens and towns.
Mayor Hutson and the members OF
the city council will ask the business
and professional men to assist in the
reception and entertainment of the
c1ty's guests. Within few days May
or Hutson will appoint committees on
finance, program, entertainment, rail
roads, ETC., which will include alder
men and civilians. He will also appoint
a reception committee of 100 or more
which he will ask to be alive and not
ornamental.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
A HUMEFOR WOMEN
MuscATINE WILL PROBABLY
BUILD a RETREAT FOR
soLDiERs' WIDOWS.

Muscatine, July 26. - A home for
the wives and the widows OF Union
soldiers will be built in this city by
the w. r. G. OF the state Of Iowa If
the plans of the Muscatfne post of the
Woman's Relief Corps materialize. At
the recent melting of the post the mat
Ter was discussed thoroughly AL
though nothing definite has been done
as yet 1t is hoped that the plans which
are now being figured out by the pro-
motors of the affair will be such that
they can be, communicated to other
posts OF the state and an expression Of
approval or disapproval received soon.
The plan Is in brief to erect home
suitable for old ladies-wives and
widows Of G. A. r. men and old SOL
diers exclusively. Knowing that the
state takes care of the old soldiers,
1t Is now planned to take care of the
widows of soldiers, also who are liv
ing alone when they might, and should,
so, the ladies think, be taken care Of
A plan similar to that worked at Mar
shalltown on the soldiers home will
be pursued.
Where the Money Comes From.
1t Is proposed to tax each one of the
thousand or more members of the
Woman's Relief Corps of the state 81
a year for three years. With the
funds collected In this manner a home
could be built and the ladies could, by
their own e1ideavors, support the insti.
tuition after 1t was started. Many
have expressed their willingness to
donate a sum of money towards the
cause and doubtless a canvass of the
city would enable them to see their
way clear. 1t is understood that at
the next meeting things will take a
more definite shape.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
EACH THINKS OTHER INSANE.
Hampton Farmer and His Wife Before
Commission,

Hampton Farmer and His Wife Before
Commission. ii
Hampton, July 26. - On complaint
of his wife Dan. H.. Silvus one of the
wealthiest retired farmers in Franklin
county was taken before the insanity
commission but released and now Mrs.
Silvius has been brought before the
commission on complaint of her hus-
band.
Mrs. Silvius was before the COM
mission on former occasion but was
released. She thinks her husband is
going to kill her. Mr.. Silvius tells the
insanity commission that Mrs. Silvius
tries to scratch his eyes out and that
his only acts are such as are neces-
sary to restrain her He says that on
one occasion she tore his shirt off be-
fore he was able to get her under con-
troll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silvius live in one of
the finest houses in the county and
own a vast amount of real estate. They
are very generally liked except for
their domestic difficulties.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
INsPEcTs RIVER AND DAM.

George A. Lincoln, of Cedar Rapids,
state fish commissioner, was In the
city this morning for the purpose Of
inspecting the dams across the Des
Moines river. 1t is said that the fish
ermen north Of this city want fish.
ways in the dams. At the present
stage of the river the fish can easily
swim over the dam but it is consider.
cd probable that fishway will be
built during the summer. Mr.. Lincoln
left on the Milwaukee this morning
for Mystic on business.
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of the opportunity to see the monster
shark which is supposed to be 46O
years old, also the fine fruit exhibit.
J. A. Cameron spent last week with
his son John and family of Drake
vile.
M. F. Saver, wife and daughter Col
da Of Pulaski, were guests at the
home of J. 3. Eberline home on Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bisbee Of South Da-
kota and Mrs. Noah Harbour OF OF
tumwa spent Sunday afternoon at the
John Burris home.
Oscar Buchanan of Locust Grove
spent Saturday evening here with his
sister, Mrs. Maggie McMains.
Miss Zoe Mcconnell Of Bloomfield
visited home folks Thursday night.
Miss Hattie Thompson who is spend
ing few weeks in Ottumwa spent
Sunday here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Thompson.
Mrs. Samuel Tadlock of Ottumwa,
spent Thursday with Mrs. Maggie Mid
dleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Rudd of Drake
vile and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McLane
of Texas were Sunday evening callers
at the home of g. H. Hughes.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mccormick
and daughter of Drakeville and Mr..
and Mrs. Charley Skinner Of Bloom
field were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. e. Kneedler on Sunday. *
Mrs.Sarah Burkhalter Of Soap Creek
is spending the day with Mrs. Sarah
McGee..
Misses Chloe Burris, Ora Johnton,
Edith Bell, Eva Vest and Lora Har-
bour spent Sunday with the Misses
Laura, Eva and June Lockman.
Mrs. Heslan and Mrs. Belgart of
Ottumwa were the guests Sunday of
Mrs. J. C. Thompson. i.ssit Ai,at.
Miss Allie Morris of Ottumwa visit
ed her mother, Mrs. Elmyra Morris on
Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah MCGEE returned home
from visit with Ottumwa relatives
last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
ATHLETIC COACH WEBS.
Former Ausustana College Instructor
Surprises His Eriends.

Iowa City, July ga secret and
romantic wedding leaked out here
yesterday when it was learned that
Miss Jessie S. Sawyer, daughter of ex.
State Senator Lewis M. Sawyer, Of
Evanston, ILL.,, and Stevens A. Coldren
were united in marriage last Friday
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR.. George l.. Cady. of the Congrega
tional church, at the home of tho
groom's mother. who, with the one OF
two others that knew of the event
kept 1t a profound secret until yester.
day, when the newly-wedded ones left
for a honeymoon jaunt in Canada. The
groom is a rising member of the local
bar, and leading Elk. His fraters in
the B. P. O.. e. and other kindred or
CARNATIONS supposed him to be con
firmed bachelor, and his secret wed,
ding has created a distinct stir in To-
cal social and fraternal circles.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
TAKEN TO pENITENrIARY.

"Satan" Andrews, AssaIlant Of Little
Girls at Des MoInes, At Fl, Madison.
Des Moines, July 26. = Satan An
drews. assailant of little girls on Grand
avenue, was taken to the penitentiary
yesterday, heavily ironed.
Andrews. while awaiting trial on
the heinous charge against him, has
made several unsuccessful attempts to
escape and is taken to the penitentiary
for safe keeping.
Plans to overpower the turnkey and
make wholesale jail delivery were
frustrated a few days ago and An.
drews has attempted number Of
times since then to break from the
county jail.
He Is said to be one of the most
desperate characters that was ever
here and it is feared that
he might commit murder in his deter.
mined efforts to get away.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
A PRODIGY.
Ruthven Has Wonderful speIler in a
Little Bow Aced 5,

n0SiiVSH fTIdS WONDERFUL SPcIlcr III a
Little Boy Aged 5.
Ruthven, July rs. - This little town
boasts a prodigy. 1t is Malcolm Has
kins Dowell, aged five years, the son
of a well-known passenger conductor.
Little Malcolm has never attended
school in his life, yet he spells words
of from one to six syllables, including
geographical names of places all over
the union.
No less wonderful is 1t to hear him
explain the diacritical marks, with
which he is thoroughly familiar. $
His reading would do credit to a boy
of twelve and he reads and spells with
rare intelligence and knows perfectly
how to use the dictionary, consulting
1t very frequently.
1t is in mathematics, however, that
he excels. His rapid calculation in
large numbers Is simply astounding.
To near him adding and substracting,
mentally, also multiplying and divid-
ing smaller numbers. one can only
gaze in wonder. His daily proara" is
one hours study day..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
OLIVE BRANCH.

Olive Branch, July 26.-Rev. Clark
filled his regular appointment at the
CHURCH last Sunday evening.
). Keck, of Utica, N. Y, arrived a
few days ago for an extended visit
with G. F. Cunzman and fan;;ly.
Ed. Michael went to SOUTH Dakota
last week to register IN the land
drawing.
Jacob Schlotter and wife entertain.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
SOCIALISM REFUGE.
Party Offers Political Home to Disaf-
fected Democrats,

Des Moines,- July &c. Iowa DEM
ocrats are fast deserving the ranks Of
the old party. under the platform adopt
ed at the st. Louis convention and
because of the general Hopping the
socialist party has become active and
is making strong fight for some OF
the votes. j. ]. jacobsen. of Des
Mcines, state secretary for the social.
lists, is sending' ont letters calling at
te9tion to those who cannot give their
support to the party that the socialists
offered substitute.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
pesz Moines Man Is Elected.

Spirit Lake, july 2s.-Alf Wingate,
of Des Mnines. was elected grand sec
rotary Of the Royal Arch Masons. The
ether officers elected are:
A. S. Lawrence. Muscatine, most ex-
ceiient grand high priest. 4
A, v. Storm; of Cherokee, excellent
Genrty grand high priest.
W. II. Hart, of Sac City, excellent
grand king.
II. C. Norris. of Manchester, excel,
Ter srGrA scribe.
y G. slsadbolt, of 9,tn;aatsoarg,
- 4 treassreG
aa~e :. ,fi'alner,os Waeerloo,sra
css:ssst ar. =
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
FEW CHANGES in ASSESSMENT.
Executive Council Notifies the County
Auditors.

Des MONIES, July 26.-The execu.
tive council has directed the
auditor Of state, its secretary as a
board of review, to notify the county
auditors of the state that it had been
decided not to change the assess
ments as reported by them to the
council. The work Of equalization has
thus been completed but no changes
of the books will be necessary. Notices
were mailed to the auditors Friday
night and were received by them Sat.
urday. The work of spreading the as.
sessment on the books Of the county
treasurers will be much more simple
this year than for many years on this
account.
The council spent Friday on the
corporation assessment figures. It is
said that very few changes are likely
thiB year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
DOES NOT OWN FARM.

L. L. swenson, Republican Candidate
for Recorder, Makes Correction.
l.. L. Swenson, republican candi-
date for recorder, states that he does
not own the farm upon which he lives
near Munterville. but that 1t is own
by Mrs NJ F. Hokanson, mother of
Mrs. Swenson. In a recent biograph-
ical sketch of Mr.. Swenson thu
ment was made that he owned the
farm where he resides and this state
ment he desires to correct.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
TO HOLD CAMP MEETING.
Free Methodists Will Meet at Bir.
noinuhan1 in AUGUST,

nninqham in August.
Fairfield, July 26.-The Free Metho.
dist camp meeting for this district will
be held in Birmingham nine miles
south of this city, commencing August
~ and continuing for two weeks.
These meetings have been held in Biz.
mingham for many years past. until
last year, when they went to Ottum-
wa. But this was not very satisfactory
and it will be held in their grove near
Birmingham.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Two Young Women Injured at Hudson
RecentIy.

Hudson July 26-What may prove a
fatal runaway accident occurred here
shortly after noon Saturday in which
two young women were quite badly in
jured, one of them perhaps fatally. 1t
appears that Roger Emmett, of Rein
back, and cousins, the Misses EN-
NETT of Chicago drove to this city
and while turning onto Main street
their horse became frightened and ran
away. They had gone but short dis
lance when the buggy was overturned
and both the young ladies caught I'M
der the vehicle, one of them receiving
several serious injuries and is in a
very critical condition. while the other
was not so seriously injured. The
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
DIES OF DlPHTHERIA.

Mis-. Van cIeve, of Agency, Passes
Away Monday.
Agency, July 26.-(Specia) - Miss
Van Cleve died at the home Of her
brother law, Chas. Hopkins, Mon
day morning. She was taken sick
with diphtheria
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
"NATloNAL PROTECTIVE" QUITS
Such Is Belief of State superintend-
ent Rlqqs.

CVfI NIyyS.
Des Moines. July 2G.-Aecording to
the best information and belief OF j.
F. Riggs, state superintendent of pub
lie instruction, the National Protec.
tive Association" which was advertis-
ing recently that for small member
ship fee teachers would be assisted to
obtain positions and to secure increas-
ed salaries, has quit business. He
doesn't know whether the receipts
were not sufficient to satisfy the pro-
motors or his exposure caused the de-
mise.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

STORAGE.
m5-st MEHARG. Ninth and King sts.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
NEW REMEDY CURING
CONSUMPTION VICTIMS
St. Louis Physicians Using
Powerful Proteid Found
in Healthy Blood

ST. Louis April 1.-Two st. Louis phy-
sicians are using new remedy in the
treatment Of consumption. While IT has
been used but short time. the results
50 FAR are promising.
on April ? the physicians DR.. ]. ]. H..
Brodericl. and DR.. II. Higbee, explained
the treatment 70 Health Commissioner
simon and were glvon permission to treat
paticuts I'm the emergency hospital.
The remedy Is a very powerful proteid.
which Is found in healthy blood. The the
ory Of DIS. Broderick and Higbee is that
consumption can be thrown of BY tn-
creasing the carrying power OF the blood.
and the use of the drug IS intended TO do
tns.
Blood of thirteon padcnts was tested
April 2 and the highest percentage shown
was SO. The blood Of these patients was
tested again yesterday. and the weakest
showed &C per cent. The blood OF every
patient bad Improved from 20 TO % per
cent.
The drug Is given internally. inhaled in
spray or in extreme cases. Injected ny
podcrmically. IL is very rapid IN its ac.
tlon the effects being noticeable IN a
few days.
one patient who was unable TO rise
from bed, received the treatment sever
days, and then walked four blocks and
climbed "a flight Of stairs.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
ANOTHER WITNESS
AGAINST MRS. POWELL
His Name Is Dickegson and
He Formerly Worked for
Prisoners Husband
eneclsI o The llvenIns Iouraal.


Dover April 1L-sn Important wit
ness against Mrs Mary A. Powell has
been found by the state detectives In
tho person n James DiclSerson, former
IN farm hand at the Powells big
farsn near Bowers Beach. Dickerson
gives ;hc most damaging evidence
arninst the accused woman yet heard
and g IS believed that he is the Wit
ness which the state has been holding
IN reserve. and which the prosecution
WIN use in connection with some bloody
clothing az bringing q strong case
aeainst the woman.
picke.san 20 now living with Andrew
w. ight Of Harrington, but previous 10
xoinr thorc lived With Henry Maclelin
near Frcdcricn II was statement
made az Maclslin'H which FIRST directed
fhe attention OF the detectives 90 him.
II wax on tho morning after the body
of Miss Albin had hcen found. hacked
and bleeding. -r ;he attic Of the Pow
eli house. Fnd .he day when the cor-
oners jury rendered verdict OF sui-
eide. Thomas Wingntc. OF Frcderlca.
brought the news co The Macklins. and
sinod discussing the affair with them.
Turning 10 she trio D.ckerson remark
cd
80 they say she's killed herself Not
bit Of X. That --- --, woman Mrs.
Powell. done The deed.
Before Mrs. Powell had been suspi-
cloueG CT committing the horrible crime
state Detective iteNedEe had secured
from Dickerrer his ieasous for making
such q statement. BE declared that
Mrs Power ana thc gill had frequent
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
LECTURE ON ORNlTHOLoGY
Prof. Stone Of Philadelphia Talks on
Birds at Friends School.

"Birds in Relation to Their Surround
ings was tro subject OF an Illustrated
lecture denvesad IN the Friends School
Fourth and West streets last evening by
Prof. Wilmer stone. assistant curator Of
the Academy OF Natural Sciences, Phiia-
dclpha.
The appearance I'm structure and habits
of birds brought about by the dinereni
,condNions under which they live and tho
various styles or nests were illustrated
on screen from naturc.
The subject wis both entertaining and
instructive and was Asteued to by an ap'
preciNhve audience Prof. Stone is wei
yersod IN tho science of ornithology ant
presented the theme Ia a most thorough
yet plain manner free from confusing
tcchnlcalliios
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
FUNERALS OF THE DAY
Services Held Over the Bodies Of Mr..
Daley and Mrs. oressinser.
Sc our ad on another PIC.

Largely attended funeral services were
held this morning over the body of John
T.. Daley. The funeral'took place from his
late home, No. 227 North Broome street
and High Mass was celebrated in st.
Pauls r.. C. Church. lntorment followed
in New Cathedral Cemetery.
Mrs. Annie c. Gresslnger Gi years old,
wife Of Joseph Gressingor, was buried to-
day. The funeral took place from her late
home. No. 7Os East Sixth street. Requiem
mass was said IN st. Mary's r. G.. Church
and interment was made in Cathedral
Cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hawthorn. 81 years
old, widow of William Hawthorn. was
buried from her late home near New
ark this morning, at II o'clock. Inter
ment was made in White Clay Greek
Cemetery.