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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-04
FOR WORLDS PEACE.
Universal Congress Of Lawyers Long
Step In That Direction.

~
st. Louis. Oct. 1.-The first eonven.
ton of the Universal Congress of Law
yers and Jurists concluded yesterday:
after three days Of presentation and
discussion of legal propositions of
world wide interest. chief Of which
was the ultimate establishment of in.
ternational peace and adjustment of
all conflict.
The opipion was expressed general.
ly by the distinguished delegates from
every nation represented that the con-
gress marked an epoch in the relations
existing between lawyers of the world,
which relationship would be far-reach.
ing in finally establishing complete
understanding between the nations,
leading to the eventual extinction of
war.
A resolution was adopted requesting
the American bar association to take
such steps as are necessary to organ.
ize a permanent association of law
yers representing the different coun.
tries of the world.
The congress also adopted resolu.
ton expressing it's profound grief over
the death of Senator Hoar.
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siGoURNEY.

Sigourney, Oct /. - Wilbur Fair of
Davenport is visiting parents and old
friends here.
w. H. Young and wife of Hedrick,
were business callers last Thursday
j. w. Lesan has returned from a
several days business trip to Ottum,
wa. Fairfield and Washington, Iowa.
T. c. Legol and Myer Carl Of What
Cheer were business callers Thursday
Thos. Reinert and wife and William
Chadwick, from the southern part of
the county, were business callers
Thursday.
H. F. Wagner and Rufus McVicker
went to Delta Wednesday evening to
attend Masonic lodge at that place.
The county treasurer, G. G.. Shana
felt and his deputy, Mrs. Wheeler, did
big business last Wednesday the
day of the horse sale. People made
one trip answer double purpose and
more than $500 tax money was tax
en- in over the counter.
Rev. and Mrs. Jacob Stein have
gone to the new home at Iconium
where Rev Stein will get his first ex
perience as pastor. though religious
work is not new to him, he having for
merly belonged to the Salvation Ar
my.
Frank Hubbard, formerly of Sigour-
ney, now commiss.c7 MERCHANT In
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Chicago, is visiting his mother and
sister and numberless old friends here
James White has moved his general
store from the west to the south side
OF the square.
P. L. Holden, of Delta, was down
Thursday.
W. G. Fidler, Of Tama, is visiting
his sister here.
E. l.. Root and wife and son, Rex
and S. G. Wilson, of Delta, were bust
ness callers yesterday.
Charles Mertz, of Richland, was
here yesterday
Recent marriage licenses: John T
Baylor 10, Elizabeth M. Murray 10;
Oscar Wilson 81, Goldie Greeley 16;
William c. Maleby Sc, Frances X.
Parkinson IS; J. L. Eyler Al, Alice M
Shiff1ett 40; Frank P. Gilliland AZ, Dali
sy S. Tanning 20.
The republicans of Sigourney town
ship met in caucus last nightsa at
o'clock and nominated a township
ticket. For Justices of the peace, ]. T
Parker and ]. M. Adams; for consta
bles, William Barlow and D. D. Moore;
for trustee, Edw. Franken for unex
pired term, and D. M. Patterson TO,
full term; for township assessor
George Meyer
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ELDoN.

Eldon, Oct. Miss Edith Norton is
numbered among the sick this week,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Ritz left yester-
day for st. Louis to attend the fair.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Martin
yesterday, ten-pound son.
Mrs. HI. G. Cox returned today from
a visit with relatives in Memphis, Mo
Miss Martha Lloyd, of Ottumwa, is
visiting her friend, Miss Mabel Milks
this week.
Mrs. G. Nelson returned from a visit
with relatives in Centerville today
Mesdames w. K. Lutz and w. H
Lutz and daughters Misses Blanche
and Jane Lutz left today for st. Louis
to attend the fair.
]. Terry was an Ottumwa visitor
yesterday.
Mrs. T. Jaaues left today for visit
with relatives in Ottumwa.
A party of young people enjoyed a
hay rack party last evening.
Omer Cresap was in Ottumwa on
business today.
Miss Lizzie McHaffey was an OF
tumwa visitor today.
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BLAk ESBuRG.

Blakesburg, Oct. There was a
very pleasant surprise on an estimable
old couple at their hospitable home in
Green township Friday, Septem-
Der %, when Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A, Ham
ilton celebrated the forty-fourth an
niversary of their marriage, which oc-
Cured in Green township A years ago.
and the good old couple were we'll
pleased that their sons and daughters
and grandchildren and neighbofs had
SO remembered them. The guests
present at the above happy reunion of
this good old couple and their children
were as follows: Mr.. and Mrs. j. l..
Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Spang-
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. C. Bartlett, Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Proctor, Mr.. and MRS.
Alex Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Hamilton. w, r. Worrell Samuel Kin
singer, of Drakeville: Miss Nellie Kin
singer, of Drakeville: Mrs. Sylvina
Roberts, Ash Grove; Miss Jennie Up
dixie, Ash Grove: Mrs. Rose Mercy
nolds, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hamilton.
Master Waldo Proctor, Master Lester
Proctor, Maurice Hamilton, Dillon
Hamilton, Mrs. Libbie Martin, of Mys-
tic; Mrs. Emma McCullouh, Miss Ger
tie McReynolds, Master Victor Nc
Reynolds.
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DUNREATH.

Dunreath, Sept. 80. = Mrs. Rolling
is on the sick list.
Mrs. Bessie Lougensluger and hel
brother, Ben Little, were in Des
Moines, Monday.
Mrs. w. Mayors and children OF
Bussey, spent Sunday with relatives
at this place.
Edward Gifferd of Nebraska, was
here on business Tuesday.
Frank and Pearl Martin of neal
Fairfield spent Sunday with their sis
ter, Mrs. Gale Amos of this place.
Mr.. Jones, a coal miner of Des
Moines was here at this place Satur
day.
Elmer and Perry Vandlarah and
Charley Littell were Des Moines call
ers Saturday.
Misses Grace and Clara Love went
on Monday to Indianola where they
will spend a couple of weeks visiting
relatives.
Mrs. Wiley Pratt of this place
went to Lynnville where she will Wis
it her mother, Mrs. Clue.
Mrs. Samuel Nichols and Mrs. Geo
Mayors were in Monroe on Monday
w. w. Jones shipped two car loads
of hogs from this place on Monday
William Cooper and Frank Brown
wen to Des Moines Tuesday.
Mrs. Miles BOLTON who has been al
this place visiting her relatives return
ed to her home in Montana, Monday
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CHARLTON.

Charlton, Oct. Link Mace return
ed home last evening from an all
summer stay at Mitchell, Kansas,
where he has been employed.
A public ordination took place in the
Ebenezer Baptist church (colored)
Thursday evening, at which time Rev,
Charles W. Carter was public ordained.
to the gospel Of the ministry. The
council who had charge of the exam
nations were composed of the follow
ing brethren: Rev. s. C. Clark, James
Reeves, VIM. Brown and deacons
Lewis Ferguson and R. H. Washing
ton. Rev. Castor was appointed to the
Clinton church at Clinton, which place
he left for yesterday to take up the
new field of work. His many Charlton
friends wish him success and commend
him to the people of Clinton,
Rev. Palmer has been holding re-
vival meetings each evening this week
at the Stanley school house, where he
has been greeted with large audience
each evening.
Mrs. w. 3. Lewis left yesterday for
visit with her son, e. E. Lewis and
family at Cedar Rapids.
Bert Wright, of Alliance, Nebraska,
came home yesterday for visit with
his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Umlenhour, of
Columbia, were in the city Friday on
business.
Mrs. Cal. Wheel, of Russell. visited
in the city yesterday with relatives.
Miss Vera Jennings left yesterday
for few days visit in Humeston.
The Concordia Sosiciety of the Egf
The Concordia society of the Swed-
ish church, was entertained last even
ing in the basement of the church by
Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Westling.
The -four judgments that man is
subject to- will be the subject of Rev.
Palmers sermon Sunday evening.
Mrs. B. F. Clayton, of Indianoia, is
visiting with her daughter, Mrs. H. B.
Stewart.
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ALBA.

Abba. Oct. LIN the district court
the case of the heirs Of Susan A. Clark
VS.. the Wabash r. r. is being tried
1t will be probably be finished Mon
day.
John Heddish, an Austrian of Hill
ton, took out his naturalization papers
yesterday.
B. P. Cashier who has been in Great
Falls, Montana, for the past two weeks
is expected home tonight.
J. C, johnson was an Oskaloosa visi-
tor yesterday.
l.. ]. Parry, of Givin, has been visit
ing his son, A. C. Parry for the past
few days.
w. B. Lutz was in Oskaloosa yester-
day on business.
The Abba State Bank moved into
their new bank building on the west
side Of the square last night. Their
new building is very modern and up
to-date, making a fine bank building
Their furniture is all of oak, polished
with marble base.
Ed A. Canning, who lives four miles
north of town, was transacting bust
ness in town this morning.
w. T. Gardner, prominent farmer
living about seven miles north of town
was here on business yesterday.
There viii be no services at the
First Presbyterian church Sunday ow-
ing to the absence of the pastor, who
is at the bedside of his sister in Ne
braska.
Mrs. L. D. Rounds will go to Okla
homa City to make her home with her
daughter, Mrs. Ed Vance.
Ben Downs, an old soldier, is very
low at present at his home in the
northeast part of town. Very little
hopes are entertained for his recovery
Miss Sadie Dalgliesh, of Grundy
Center, will spend the winter here
with Mrs. Winthrop Allison,
Mrs. Henry Love is in Omaha for ar
extended visit with relatives and
friends.
Mart Clever Jr. is a visitor at the
worlds fair this week.
The Ladies' Aid society of the FRS
Presbyterian church will meet Mon.
day afternoon at o'clock. All the
ladies are urged to be present.
Miss Helen Dinsmore is a guest
of her sister, Mrs. P. H. Waterman a
Hiteman this week.
The usual service of the Christian
Science church will be held at II
o'clock Sunday morning at the home
of Mrs. c. l.. Nelson. The subject is
Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?"
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Green Stays in Hospital.

Mt. Pleasant. Oct, /. = The evil
dence in the habeas corpus case of DR.,
H.L.Green against DR.. C.F,Applegate
superintendent of the state insane
asylum here, was concluded recently
and after careful hearing of all evil
dence bearing on the case Judge
Smythe remanded him back to the
hospital for further treatment. The
case has attracted much interest here
on account of the prominence of the
plaintiff and his general intelligence
and culture along most lines. In the
direct examination he made SPLEEN
did witness in his own behalf and il
was only in the cross-examinations
that his illusions were manifested and
brought to notice.
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News of :
Southern Iowa


| Two hundred perch Of stone to Hook
| ing TO be used in the new coal shaft
Mrs. Martin Swintek has been TAX
| ing electric treatments at Ottumwa
for rheumatism.
| =. D. Martin spent Tuesday night
with MS family at Oskaloosa.
y. j. Lind went to Eldon Wednes.
day morning on business.
An eleven and one-half pound beet
raised by w S. Barnett north of town
| mas been on display In the postofflce
lobby B. B. Beamer, of Bluff Creek
mas an unusually large melon, weigh
ing AZ pounds.
The work Of erecting the new tower
at shaft No. 8. near Lost Creek, was
commenced Thursday. A reservoir
| has also been built.
Harry Jones. of near Coalfield, was
at Hynes on business Thursday.
4, A. E. Reeves, of near Lost Creek
had public sale Thursday which was
fairly well attended
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Beamer and
daughter, Miss Laura, Of Bluff Creek
attended a Seven Day Adventist camp
meeting at Abba Thursday, and the
| latter remained for few days stay
at the meeting.
] Rev. w. s. Right leaves Monday for
/ Montana to visit his sister. He will
be absent about three weeks.
Frank Oldham has purchased forty
acres of land east of town of VIM
Harding, and also forty acres Of the
| Consolidated Coal Co., where shaft No
9 is located.
Mrs. Eminly Reed has returned from
visit in Van Buren, county, at Eldon
and with her sister, Mrs. Baker, in OF
tumwa.
S. E. Vance and C. L. Phillips were
Oskaloosa callers Tuesday.
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Bankers Sue Des Moines Hotel.

Cedar Falls, Oct. t.--H. N. stillm an.
of the State bank Of this city and Ben.
Wallace. of the Rockford bank, are in
Des Moines, seeking to claim redress
for damages suffered at the Kirkwood
hotel two years ago during state
bankers convention. They were forced
to leave the room for which they had
paid for the night, because they re.
fused to open the door and allow other
occupants to enter. The particulars
were published at the time, and the
issue is awaited with interest. 1t will
be a test case.
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AUT0lsIo DISEASE
SPEEDING IN AUTOMOBILES PRO.
DUcEs ATTACKS OF NERv.
GUS PRosTRATtoN.
Doctors state That the Malay is Be-
!. coming General and is Sad Attic
ton for One to Get-Excitement
Brings on Disease.

Physicians have discovered new
disease. automania, caused from au-
tomobiling. 1t assumes the form OF
nervous prostration, the system of the
Rutoist suffering a nervous breakdown
and the symptoms are not to be mis-
taken.
Chicago physicians have been the
Erst to discover the new disease, but
It is becoming widely known and is
causing CONSERVATION in the ranks of
the lovers OF steam and electric car.
riages. What is called "the automo.
bile face" is the first phase. The
squint in the eye, the tense, strained
look which face assumes when trav-
cling behind swift motor car, are
sure signs that one is afflicted with
The new disease. However, the face
does not alone reveal the disease, a
nervous affection of the fingers which
causes them to open and shut invol-
unfairly as if gripping wheel or lev
sr and the stopped position Of the
head between the shoulders betoken
the malady.
Z No case of the disease has as yet
appeared in this vicinity, but from the
physicians outlook it is bound to
come. They declare that it is becom-
Ing general among automobile enthu-
siasts male and female, with tenden-
cy to affect the female quicker than
The male. If their observations are
correct, speeding in an automobile
has a tendency not only to wreck a
woman's system but will destroy her
beauty, especially that beauty which
depends on curves, soft contours and
mild eyes.
Speeding Is Dangerous
Shedding is great danger. It is a
-Hscaace not only to others who have
equal rights on the highways, but es-
pecially to those who attempt it. The
fascination of the sport grows and the
hutoist invariably tries to set fast
sr pace each time he goes out. The in
tense excitement. doctors aver, in
creases the hearts action and cor
responding tension is placed upon the
nerve centers. Automobiles should
lake warning and guard against the
disease which is sure to hit them in
ame.
Any pretty girl can trip and keep
her feet.
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ISSUES PAMPHLET
POSTAL RULES FULLY EXPLAIN.
ED BY NEW BOOKS JUST RE.
GENTLY PUBLISHED.
Copies May be Secured by applying at
the Stamp Window Of Local Post
DISQUALIFICATION Treats Every Mat.
ter Pertaining to Postal Service.

The Ottum wa postnfiice has received
supply of small pamphlets containing
vast amount of general postal infor-
nation for the public The books were
prepared under an act of the last con-
gress and supplies are being sent to
all OF the offices in the country They
contain the classification, conditions,
and postage rates for domestic and for
eigp postage. A copy of the pamphlet
can be obtained on request at the
stamp window. but they will not be
given out Unfortunately. 1t is the
intention of the department to supply
one pamphlet to each family and bust
ness establishment
An Excellent Book.
These little books, perhaps contain
the most complete list of postal infor-
nation ever gotten together for pub
lie distribution. Thirty-seven different
departments of the service are treated
In the publication. Every question
that Is likely to come up regarding the
rates of postage, both domestic and
foreign, rules governing the service
and the different classes of mail matter
can be settled at once by referring to
the BOOK II also has complete in
dex which makes it possible to find
any subject without difficulty. Another
feature Of the publication which will
prove very popular is an alphabetical
list of articles in domestic mail matter
and the rates of postage. OF course
a complete list Of mailable matter
could not be furnished but about all
of the articles most generally dis
patched in the mails are given.
Explains Much.
The registry, money order, special
delivery and parcels post systems are
fully, explained, and the regulations
governing each are set out In fact
nothing lis omitted that will help to
make the public more familiar with
the postal service, and there will no
doubt be great demand for the pam
phIets. The publication fills long
felt want for never before has such a
mass Of postal information been issued
in such q convenient shape. Numer-
GUS calls are being made for the PAM
phlets here and Postmaster Wilson
thinks he will soon be compelled to
order another supply.
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Broke Jail At Indepe ndence.

independence. Oct. 1. = Ben Buck.
ingham who has been making Grimm.
al history very rapidly during the past
two months. broke jail here on Mon
day night and no trace of him has
been found. When Deputy Sheriff Fin.
uf entered the jail to place the pris.
oners in their cells for the night,
Buckingham dashed past and made
his escape under cover of the night. A
reward is offered for him. He is want
ed on the charge Of grand larceny. :
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CORPORATION BEATS CITY.
The Supreme Court Decides Davenpo5.
Gas Franchise is Valid. 4

Des Moines, Oct. l. - After many,
years of litigation the city of Daven-i
port has met a signal and final defeat
at the hands of the gas company which
was granted franchise there rs years
ago. The franchise was renewed from
time to time. The city finally repudiat-
ed it, claiming. it had expired. The
company claimed 1t was permanent
and the case went through all the;
courts one or more times. The city
was defeated in an opinion rendered
by the supreme court some time ago,
but motion for rehearing was filed
and argued the fore part of this week.
1t was overruled by the supreme judges
today and it is now up to the city
to pay large sum that it has withheld
from the gas company and to pay in,
terest on the amount. Joe R. Lane, ex-4
congressman, was attorney for the gar
company.
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RIcHMoND's BEAUTY Welded.
Miss May Handy Becomes the Bride
of j. Brown Potter.

New York, Oct. i. = James Brown
Potter of New York was married to
Miss May Handy at her handsome
home in Richmand. Va. The affair was
quiet. practically the only persons
present being the matron of honor,
Mrs. Frank Powers, sister of Miss
Handy and William Duane of New
York, the best man. The bride wore
travelling costume and as soon as
the ceremony was concluded the cou-
PIE left for New York to sail for a
months stay in Paris.Miss Handy was
called "Riehmond's Beauty"
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MUNTERVILLE.

Munterville, Sept 30,-Many Nun
terville people accompanied Rev. E,
T, Linden last Saturday to Swedes-
burg to attend the Luther League con-
ventien held there. All who We're there
report a most interesting meeting, and
q very large attendance is reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Hall returned
from a days visit in Kirkville yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Smith returned
yesterday from three weeks visit in
Kansas and Missouri,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas e. Anderson and
Mr.. and Mrs. August Burgason We're
Ottumwa visitors Monday, returning
home Tuesday.
Amandus Anderson, from near Fred
erick, called upon L. L. Swenson to-
day.
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MAY GO REPUBLICAN,
A. w, Maxwell Tells of the Political.
Situation in Missouri ts

Des Moines. Oct. L. A. w. Max.
well of Wayne county, formerly of the
democratic state committee states
that there is a grood prospect of Mis-.
souri, going for Roosevelt this year.
He has been speaking in the state. &
"The only thing in the way" said
Mr.. Maxwell, sis Joe Folk. His candi.
dacy may save the state ticket for the
democrats. But many of the demo..
Gratis of the state will vote for Roose,
welt"
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Sunday with M. Albright and family
near Ash Grove.

near Ash Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Coop are the
proud parents Of a little daughter.
A number from this place attended
the social at the G. Hopkins home
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. r. H. Coop and daughter, Mrs.
J. A. Morrison, were Unionville visit
ors Wednesday,
Arthur Cation and wife are visiting
friends and relatives here.
Frank Bean is plastering for Daniel
James this week,
Allen Hopkins passed through
Blackhawk Sunday evening.
Miss Olive Albright visited few
days this week with her sister, Mrs
Pearl Coop.
Mrs. M. Smiley and daughter, Dora
were callers at the Milt Carnaham
home Sunday.
Miner Barnes and wife and daughter
AWE were Bloomfield visitors Wednes
day.
John Smith was recent visitor al
this place.
Charlie Brown and Oliver Garner
made business trip to Bloomfield
Wednesday.
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BLAckHAWk.

Blackhawk, Sept. 3o.-The little two
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs .Lum Robb
died Monday and was laid to rest
Tuesday in the Taylor cemetery. The
grief stricken parents have the heart.
felt sympathy of the entire community
in their bereavement.
F. w. Bean has returned to his home
at this place after few weeks visit
with his father near Floris.
T. ]. Morrison and wife visited Sun
day at the B. Elder home near Ash
Grove.
Albert Brown was a caller at the
Dug Lowe home Sunday evening.
Charlie Brown and family spent
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CF1BISHOF FUF. ROOSEVELT.
Roman Catholic PreIate in Milwaukee
Fayors His Reelection.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 1T cannot
speak for the vatican" said Archbish
op Messmer, when shown a dispatch
from Rome saying that the church
authorities favored the re-electi-l OF
President Roosevelt.
Personally" he said, ~ should be
glad to see President Roosevelt elect
e., president, though can speak only
for myself.
Il believe that if he is reelected the
policy he has inaugurated will be car
ried out, and that Catholics in the Phil
ippines will have fair treatment"
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DIES MONIES is ACCEPTED.
Protected Cruiser Is Now Attached te
European Squadron.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The navy de-
partment has accepted the protected
cruiser Des Moines, now attached to
the European squadron. This vessel
was built at Quincy, Mass, and fell a
little short of making the complete
contract requirements in the matter of
speed.
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cHAs. S. CLARKE ADVANCED.
Succeeds Russell Harding as Vice
President Of Missouri Pacific.

st. Louis, Oct. Ia circular issued
from the Missouri Pacific headquarters
announces the appointment of Charles
S. Clarke, as vice president Gin charge
of general operations and affairs. .
Clarke succeeds Russell Harding, and
was connected with the lnlnois Central
until fifteen years ago.