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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
VALLEY JUNCTION AND CEDAR
RAPIDS WILL RETAIN SHOPS

Des Moines, Aug. 10.-Rock Island
officials from the legal department
down to division officers, deny any
their company to abandon the shops at
the Rock Island system. They ex-
press surprise that rumors to this eff
feet. originating undoubtedly because
of a reduction of shop forces made
necessary by dull times, should be
given credence by thinking people, and
should find their way into print.
Judge Ollie of the legal department
said that if such action was contem-
plated with reference to the Valley
Junction shops, some information
would have reached his Office. He
says that no such information has
come to the Office, and says that 1t
would be folly to attempt to operate
the system without such shops as the
ones now maintained at Valley juno
ton, located at division points along
the system.
The Moline Shops.
Continuing Judge Ollie said: "The
shop at East Moline now in course of
construction, and which it is stated is
to replace all other shops on the sys-
tenn, is not repair shop and was not
planned to take over the repair work
of the system. 1t is construction
shop pure and simple, in which loco
motives and cars will be built. The
Rock Island is merely following out
the plan Of the larger railways OF
erecting plants for the manufacture
of it's own rolling stock, and has not
built this shop with a view of doing
repair work there"
Shops Stay at Junction.
Other Rock Island officials bore out
this statement, saying that all repair
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
M'cooMBs' BOND FIXED.

Abba Contractor Still In Jall-Mrs.
Sperry Goes to Canada.
Abba, Aug. 10. -(SpeciaD = The
preliminary hearing of George Nc
Coombs and Mrs. Harley Sperry, the
pair who ran away from this city in
May and were arrested in Arizona a
short time ago. took place at the court
room in Abba before Justice Black of
Hooking yesterday. The hearing was
behind closed doors. McCoombs was
held to await the action of the grand
jury, his bond being fixed at $4,000,
which he has not yet furnished. Mrs.
Sperry was released and last night
she left Abba, bound for Canada.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
PRINTERS MAY ENLIST.

Recommendation to ExpeI Those Who
Become Soldiers Is Defeated.
st. Louis, Aug. 10-Consideration
of the report of the committee on laws
was resumed by the International Ty-
biographical Union in convention to-
day. The committees recommends
tions that proposition to amend sec
tion 124 of the general laws and to
add a new section governing jurisdic-
tion and the charter were concurred
in but their recommendation that no
member shall enlist in any military
service under pehalty of expulsion
was Overwhelmingly defeated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
DEPORTATION CONTINUES.

John Harper, Former Miners. Presi-
dent, Is Sent Out Of Victor Camp.
Victor, Colo, Aug. 10.-John Har-
per, former president of the Victor
miners union, and late manager Of
the miners union store in this city,
and one of the deported un.onists, re-
turned to the camp yesterday. Last
night he was seized at his home by a
party of masked men and driven out
of the district The officers Immediate
ly started in pursuit of the deporting
crowd.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
A PLOT IS
DISCOVERED
REVOLUTION IN PARAGUAY is
AvERTED BY ACTION OF
GOVERNMENT.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 10.-A dispatch
from Asenscion, Paraguay, says the
government has discovered a plot to
proclaim a revolution on the arrival
of the steamer Sajonia, which sailed
from La Plata August with 450 men,
and six Krupp guns abroad. The gov
eminent has made many arrests in
connection with the case and has pro-
claimed martial law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
TURK WILL
MAKE REPLY
LEIsHMAN is INFORMED THAT
AN ANSWER WILL BE
GIVEN SOON.

Constantinople, Aug. 10.-Minister
Leishman has received a message
from the porte promising a favorable
communication in day or two re
garding the American representations
in reference to the school question
and the other matters touched upon
in the communication Leishman pre-.
sented to the sultan from his govern.
ment recently.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
BURGLARS IN CONSULATE.
Consul General Gowdy at Paris Finds
Desk Broken Open.

Paris, Aug. 10 Consul General
Gowdy, in arriving at the American
consulate today, found that his pri.
vate desk had been forced and that
petty cash, and postage stamps
amounting to several hundred francs
had been taken and the papers ran
sacked. A big safe containing a large
sum Of cash and important documents
bore traces of an unsuccessful at.
tempt to force it open. The police are
making the fullest investigation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
SPONSOR is NAMED.

Miss Margaret Treadway Will Chris.
tian the Gunboat Dubuque.
Washington, D. c., Aug. 10.-Mayor
Burg of Dubuque, Iowa, today notified
Secretary Morton that he has named
Miss Margaret Treadway, daughter of
the president of the Dubuque club, as
sponsor for the gunboat Dubuque,
which is to be launched at Morris
Heights August 27.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
KNIGHTS AT WATERLOO.

Pythians and Rathbone Sisters Hold
Joint Session Today.
Waterloo, Aug. Especial 1.-The
city Is filling with knights of Pythias
and Rathbone Sisters. Fully 1000 are
now present from all points in the
state. A joint meeting was held this
morning, when the address of welcome
and the election of officers took place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
WANT. FAIRBANKS TO TALK.

Calls Tor Vice Presidential Candidate
Reach Chicago Headquarters.
Chicago. Aug. 10. Calls for Sen.
ator Fairbanks to make speeches in
all parts of the country are suggest
ing long campaign trip around the
circle" for the republican vice presi
Dental candidate. Whether or not he
will undertake the strain and hard
work of trip such as President Roose
velt's four years ago depends on his
own preference to some extent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
CHEATS THE eALLows.

William Coates, Tried Five Times for
Murder is Free.
ST. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. 10. - William
Coates, a negro, aged %, left the Grim
inal court room yesterday a free man
after having been tried five times for
the murder of his mother two years
ago, and having been twice sentenced
to be hanged. Coates made several
confessions. The case was dismissed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
CATHOLIC "DRYsy MEET.

Total Abstinence Association Holds
Annual Convention at ST. Louis.
ST. Louis. Mo, Aug. 10. - The Cath.
olic Total Abstinence national conven
ton met here today. Archbishop Ell.
der of Cincinnati celebrated the pom
tiiicial high mass.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
THE WEATHER

Iowa-Generally fair tonight and
Thursday. Warmer Thursday.
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
Thursday. Cooler tonight and warmer
Thursday.
South Dakota-Generally fair to.
night and Thursday Warmer tonight
and in the east portion Thursday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
SENATOR SCOTT ILL.

West Virginia Member of National Re.
publican Committee is Stricken.
New York, Aug. 10. - Senator Ma
than B. Scott of West Virginia, was
taken suddenly ill at his desk in the
national republican headquarters to-
day. 1t is reported that the attack is
a serious stomach trouble.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
BUTCHERS CARRY THEIR WAR
ON "BEEF TRUST" TO THE
EAST.
STOCK MARKET CROWDED
Receipts of Cattle, Hogs and Sheep at
Chicago Dismay the Packers-New
Attempt Is to Be Made There to
Settle the Strike

Chicago, Aug. 10.-As evidence
that the strikers are anxious to
bring about peace conference
and end the strike they have de-
cided on the Intervention of Sam
uel Gompers, who will arrive
here Sunday. 1t is said to be the
plan for Gompers to act as me-
diator and to do his utmost to ar
range meeting with the strikers
represe atives and the packers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
KINGS APPROVAL FOR cuRzoN

Reappointment as viceroy of India
Is Announced in London.
London, Aug. 10.-The approval of
King Edward of the reappointment of
Lord Curzon of Kedleston as viceroy
'of India has been announced.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
WAS A NOTED FRENcHMAN.

Fosfcer arcn;iss WeIdeck-Rosseau Dies
TcoAy IN Paris.
n;;i;ss, 5-"sa,::l2:2G Ane. 1v... Former
pf;ep;ia. NaiG53p;st i! lssean died harc
i'tts it.c.2soI. ss tpa :s.;l. .. IL ,2!ner-
afion
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
WANTS BETTER SHIPS.
British Admiralty Asks for Bids O.

British Admiralty Asks for Bids on
Big Fighting Machines.
London, Eng, Aug. 10. - The Ad.
miralty has invited the Clyde ship.
builders to tender for two battleships
of 16.500 tons and high speed by Sep.
tember g. 1t is said the vessels in the
matter of armament and protection
will eclipse anything yet attempted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
Local Weather.

Nine O'Clock last night. :. 65
Seven O'CLOCK tlls morning. 81
IL o'clock this afternoon. 10
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
KING TAKES CURE.
Edward VII Leaves London Today for
Bohemian Resort.

London, Eng, Aug. 10. - King Ed
ward started for Maraenbad, Bohemia
today to take his annual cure at the
baths. He travels incognito.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
Sa:olil Sails fer Eurone

View Yor;, ang. 20. Cardinal sa
tolil aac .arty sailed today fer Eu-
copo-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
DIES IN PARIS.

T.. e. RoessIe, Washington Hotel Own.
er, Passes Away Suddenly.
Paris. Aug. 10. - T. E. Roessle the
owner Of the Arlington hotel at Wash
ington, D. c., died suddenly here to-
day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11

Pueblo, Aug. 1o.-of the 1853 passen-
gers now known to have been on the
ill-fated Missouri Pacific flyer which
was wrecked at Eden Sunday night,
eighty of the dead have been identi.
fed, two are yet unidentified, and
thirty-three are missing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11
Parker's Acceptance.

Mr.. Parker's speech brought out no
new points with regard to the cam
paign he is to make this fail and the
only unusual feature was his declara-
tion that, if elected to the presidency
he will not accept the nomination.
again four years from now but will
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-11

New York, Aug. 10.-A carry.all
containing four persons was struck by
a Coney Island trolley car near the
Brighton Beach race track early today
Thomas Osborne, clerk of the Coney
Island police court, was killed. Alder.
man Frederick Lundy was fatally in
jured. Many of the occupants were
also hurt
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25
rance OF the Danish Conquest.

ter's flagon. 1t was naught but a
swallow. My lord would be the last
to grudge harmless body"
Harmless" the page said sternly.
Did I not hear him tell you the same
as that he was an English spy?"
The girl abandoned the last shred
of her dignity. to come and stand be-
fore him, nervously lingering her
apron. For the dear saints sake, let
no one hear you say that, good Fridt-
jof! Alas, how you have got 1t twist
ed! He is an Englishman who bent
his head for food in the evil days. And
now they that bought him will not set
him loose, SO he has cast off their
yoke and fed to the Danes to get free
dom and fortune. Say that you will
hold your tongue, sweet lad, and will
make boot with anything you like"
He was very deliberate about 1t,
the page, pursuing his rosy mouth into
any number Of judicial Fuckers; but
at last he conceded, "If l do promise,
will you make bargain to put an end
to your silly behavior toward my
lord? Will you undertake to deliver
his dishes into my hands, and leave
it for me to pass his cup?"
"Yes, in truth; by Father Ingulph's
book!" the maid cried, wringing her
hands.
The page made her magnanlmous
gesture. I'm that case I will not be
so mean as to refuse you," he con-
sented. And he sat smiling to him
self in sly content after she had hur-
ried away
Followed by old Morcard and the
fat monk, the Etheling descended
from the doorway and stood on the
broad step, shading his eyes from the
glare of brilliant light while he looked
about him with evident pleasure in the
fairness Of the day.
IF the question may be permitted
me. whittier do you betake yourself,
my lord?" the old cniht asked
With the light wand he carried, the
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25

young man made gesture quite
around the horizon. Everywhere and
nowhere. After l have been to see
what they are doing with that portion
of the palisade which l bade them re-
pair as soon as they had finished the
barrier, am"
That is something that had clean
fallen out of my mind to tell you, I-oru
Sebert." Morcard spoke up hastily.
Yesterday. before you had got in
from hunting, Kendred of Hazleford
came, as spokesman for the rest, to
say that inasmuch as the Barn Month
is well begun, it will not be possible
for them to labor more upon the build
ing; and, by your leave, they will put
of this, which is not pressing, until
after the time Of the harvest"
It was several moments before the
Etheling spoke, and then his voice was
noticeably deliberate. "Oh!" he said.
so they ask my leave. but stop at
their pleasure?"
MY lord!"-the old man looked at
him In surprise-"they act only ac-
cording to custom. Surely you would
not have them neglect the harvest,
which waits no mans leisure to put
to their hanus as laborers when there
is no present need. now that they have
completed the barriers by the stream?
What present harm because the drain
Off the hill has rotted the palisade?"
After a moment the young noble be.
gan to laugh. II will tell you how
am going to spend my morning, Nor.
card. am going to ride over every
acre that is under my hand and see
how much I can spare for loan-land.
And when have found out. I will rent
every furlong to Doors who shall be
bound to pay me service. not when II
best pleases them, but whensoever
stand in need Of It."
Old Morcard turned and stepped up
into the doorway. from which he
looked down indulgently upon his
laughing MASTER ut happened for.
merly. Lord Sebert, that knew how
to command your earnestness, and
that speedily; but that time has long
gone by. Methinks can accomplish
more among the watchmen upon the
platform. BY your leave. my lord!"
Bowing. he disappeared in the dark
tunnel of the archway. and the Ethel.
ing was left alone save for the grace.
ful figure awaiting him beside the
step. The instant he moved, It
sprang forward.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25
Trees Make Complaint.

When the trees in his orchard at
Fresno, Cal, are getting cold feet or
chilled limbs, they call Mr.. J. P. Boil
ton up on the phone. SO to speak. and
tell him to get up and put hot wa
ter bottle or blanket on them.
Mr.. Bolton has had great trouble
with his orchards on the slopes of
California mountains. where sudden
frosts killed the buds at night.
But necessity proved the mother of
an invention, which. though it keeps
him awake cold nights, gives him
care-free sleep between whiles.
In every row there is tree fitted
out with a thermometer and wires
connecting with an electric bell and
dial board in his bedroom.
Whenever the temperature is too
low for the comfort of the young buds.
in any row, the monitor tree" with
the thermometer registers a noisy
kick in Mr.. Bottoms bedroom and
keeps it up until measures lave been
taken to warm the trees up.
The method is not to administer
whisky or chafe the limbs. but to
spread rolls of cloth about the trees,
squirt warm. water on them and leave
tubs of water about. These, by freez-
ing. use up the action of the cold in
the atmosphere.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25

In the shade of the wide-spreading
trees as he kept lazy eye on the
Groupings Of two saddled horses, and
an endless chain of fagot-laden serfs
plodded joylessH across the open. On
ole side of the great entrance arch a
half-dozen of the manor poor gabbled
and basked in the sun while they wait
eo to receive their daily dole of food;
on the other, a lark-locked foreign
page sat on the messy step abiding
the coming of his master.
The page bent to pillow cheek on
tie soft cushion OF the dogs head.
then drew back and Strengthened him
self stiffly as a strapping serving-lass,
fiagon-laden. came out of the door be-
hind him. She saw the motion and
looked down with a teasing laugh.
AHA. young Fridtjof! How do you
like being sent to cool your heels on
the doorstep while your master eats?
What! think that the next time
you thrust your foot out to trip me up
as hand my lord his ale. you will at
tend to keeping 1t under your STOOL"
Young Fridtjof regarded her with
kind of righteous indignation. "And
think that the next time you will
look where you are going. even II 1t
happen that It is Lord Sebert's ale you
are bearing Silly jades, that cannot
come nigh him without biting your
lips or sparkling your eyes! won.
der he does not clap masks over your
faces"
"And wonder he does not clap rods
to your back" the lass retorted with
sudden spite. She fiounced past him
down the step, on her way to the
great lead-roofed storehouse that
fanked the forest side of the Tower.
The boy looked after her sternly. ut
is likely that you will be less pert Of
tongue after tell what found out
In the corn.bins yesterday" he said.
The maid whirled. What did you
find out. you mischief.full brat?"
He continued to stroke the dogs
head in dignifed silence.
III you mean the-the brown
cloaked beggar. let me inform you that
that is naught."
Busying himself with pulling burrs
from the hounds ears. the page be-
gan to hum softly.
She came a step nearer, and her
voice wheedled. ut was only that he
Was distressed for drink. poor fellow,
and followed me into the storehouse
when he saw me go in to fill the mas.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25
Rats and Sulphur.

Here is a farmers mode for riddirg
bis premises of rats and mice: IF
you will sprinkle sulphur on your
barn floor and through your corn as
You gather it there will not be a rat
or mouse about. | have done this for
several years. and l have never been
bothered with rats or mice. l have
some old corn in my crib at present,
and not rat or mouse can be found.
in stacking hay or oats, sprinkle on
the ground and a little through each
load. and my word for it. rats or mice
can't stay there. A pound of sulphur
will be spufficient to preserve large
barn of corn, and 1t is good for stock,
and will not hurt the corn for bread"
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25
CHATTER vIIl-contInued.

I have brought the boy home by
reason Of the Kings command that he
be held in safety because 1t was
my pleasure to succor him. desire
your love will, as is becoming, re-
ceive him kindly and charitably."
He raised his hand as the pertest of
the maids would have answered him,
and there followed an uncomfortable
pause. Then seven gowns swept the
reed-strewn floor as seven courtesies
fell, and the young master walked
quietly to the door.
Homesick and heartsick, the waif in
the pages dress was left facing the
unfriendly glances. Even in her brav-
est days, she had never known what
It was to be disliked, and now! Sud-
denly she limped after her friend and
caught at his cloak.
Let me go with you," she cried. 81
beseech it Of you! want not their
service"
After moment, the Etheling thvew
his arm protectingly around the boy
fish figure.
II do not blame you,- poor young
Hing" he said. II was wrong to treat
you as child when you were bred
ap as man. You shall have a bed in
the closet of my chamber, and they
shall not enter except as you will it.
And you shall eat of my plate and
drink from my cup. Comet"
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25
CARE IN rEsrlNc FLOUR.
Big Mills Take Pains TO Ascertain
Quality of Qutniit

Quality Of Output.
1T is surprising to note the differ
ence that exists between the various
brands Of -four" said o. D. Hutchin-
son, the representative Of one of the
big mills in Minneapolis, MINI. "It
all depends on how the flour is milled
and on the kind of wheat from which
it is made. Flour made from hard
spring wheat will give from twenty
to forty more loaves Of bread per bar
rel than that made from the softer
winter wheat. 1t contains a larger
percentage of gluten and absorbs
more water. The mills are exceeding
ly careful about the kind of flour they
send out, and the testing department
Is one of the most important
branches.
AFTER the flour is ground comes the
crucial test. A sample is taken and
made up into bread. We have four
bakings a day, and from twenty to
thirty loaves are baked each time,
each one representing a sample of
flour. After the test has been made
the bread is turned over to the Asso-
ciated charities.
"You may have noticed that the col
or of -four is no longer a marble
white, but creamy white This comes
from the fact that the rich portion of
the grain, right under the woody coat
ing. is ground into the flour. What is
left can hardly be called bran, for it
is only the coarsest part of the outer
fiber. er."-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25
PAY the Fiddler.

Every time the traitor Folly chases Rea.
son from her throne
Someone has to be the victim-some poor
sinner must atone:
It's an old and truthful saying-printed
on each page of fame
They who dance must pay the fiddler
It's the ethics Of the game.
In this world where Folly's minions are
20 largely in excess,
Many fiddler" gets his money. quiet
ly, as you may guess:
And the world is none the wiser-not a
chance is left for shame
To the man whose purse is equal to the
limit of the game.
But. alas, for those who falter, those
who hesitate to pay
For the music and the dancing through
King Folly's night and day;
Such a one disgrace dishonor, even PEN
ury, shall claim
They who dance must pay the fiddler
tbs the order of the game
New York Times
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25
English Local TeehnjcaIjtie..

In English courts the solicitors
must always appear in their robes. A
London newspaper Of recent date con-
iains the following: "I can neither
see you nor hear you.' said Judge
Edge to Mr.. Turner. a solicitor at
Clerkenwell county court. when that
gentleman. who was unrobed. rose to
oppose q barrister's application to
have q case adjourned. Mr.. Turner
began to put on his robe. but Judge
Edge interposed. Now, that will do
he said. I will not have this court
made robing room Of. Next case.
Mr.. Turner protested that It was an
injustice to his client. but the Judge
ordered him to be SILENT"
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25

did and lived. The pain in my back
was SO bad that l could not sleep at
night. | could not ride horse, and
sometimes was unable even to ride
in a car. My condition was critical
when l sent for Doan's Kidney Pills.
l used three boxes and they cured me-
Now l can go anywhere and do as
much as anybody. l sleep well and
feel no discomfort at ALL"
A TRIAL FREE-Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price soc.
Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25
Tuberculosis In eeloium.

1t is estimated that the deaths from
tuberculosis throughout the kingdom
of Belgium in 1904 were 13,4G7. This
malady is seemingly on the increase
and efforts are being made to provide
sanatoriLm for the afilicted. The
province OF Liegs has already ex.
pended 100000 francs (s25o,sOO) in
this matter, and will go further in its
endeavor to offer medical care and at.
tention to the amicted.