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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
kEosAUQuA.

Keosauqua, Aug. 25.-Misses Lottie
Davis and Edna Irish are In Des
Moines this week visiting With rela
tives and attending the State fair.
MIS-. Frank Williams and two dangh
ters of Burlington are visiting in this
place at the l. B. Day home.
Judge Sloan has returned to his
home in this place from a two weeks
visit in Colorado.
Mrs. w. Z. Fosnot and daughter,
Miss Della are in Memphis, Mo-, this
week attending the Scotland county
fair.
Mrs. William Davis, of Eldon, is WIS.,
iting this week at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Alva Smith, south of
Keosauqua.
Rush and Halen starr are in Chica-
go this week enjoying visit with rel
atives
City Starr. who has reen in Califor-
mia during the past four years, has re-
turned to this nlace and is now work
ing in Scion Wilson'S barber shop.
John Gossicl and family have re-
turned to their home in Fairfield after
q several days visit at the Lawson
and Jenkins home in this place.
Mrs. S. L. Irish Went to Des Moines
yesterday to visit relatives and to at
| tend the State fair
! Ed. l. Colvin and Miss Estelln NJ
| Countryman both of Lick Creek town
| ship, We're United in marriage at this
/, place last Saturday by Justice Har-
wood.
The republican county convention
| held in this place on Monday of this
week was very quiet and harmoni-
| Gus convention, all of the nominations
| being made by reclamation. The fol-
! lowing nominations were made, to-
| Wit: f. +. Pittman, deputy clerk, was
nominated clerk; Z. II. Ruby, deputy
auditor, was nominated auditor; e. l.
| McCoid was renominated county at
! torney; Il. NJ. Lee was renominated
/ recorder and t. l.. Workman was re-
! nominated supervisor This is per
| haps the first time i'll the history OF
Van Buren, county that all of the nom
| nations were made by reclamation
and also when there was only one can
didate for each office.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
BELkNAP.

Belknap. Aug. "a. - Sunday August
IA being the sixteenth birthday ami
versary Of Ray Shepherd a crowd of
young people gathered in and surprised
him Saturday night. Ice cream and
cake were served. Mr.. Shepherd was
the recipient of several presents. All
departed at q late hour feeling that the
evening had been well spent.
While attending the picnic at Drake
vile Thursday. Misses Hannah and
Anna Hughes were the guests of Mrs
Mary Worrell and daughter Cora and
we're also callers at the home of Miss
Helen Grimes and at the homes OF
Mrs. Martha Brown and Rev Ireland
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Skinner and
little daughter Ruth visited here with
friends last week.
The women Of the Methodist church
desire TO express their thanks for the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed
at Ottumwa, Iowa, for the Week
Ending Aug. 20, 1904.

List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed
at ottunwa, Iowa, for The Week
Ending Aug. 20, 1904.
WOMEN'S LIST.
Doyles, Mrs Selma Downey, Sarah A.
Hendricks, Bertha Robson, AIDA
Ross, Mrs. Lulu
Robson, Miss Chater2.
Critchfield Mrs. o. G.
Jones, Miss xittie B.
Fleming, Miss Josephine
Gordon, Mrs. Julia D.
MEMS LIST. 81
Anderson, Eric Burton, Chas.
Carmine, Ed. J. Curtiss, J. D.
Cassidy, J. M. Condra, W. M.
Green, Chas. Green, Chas. L.
Henley, Tom Jones, Jedd.
Kenness, Ross Logan, G. G..
Lowell Geo. Moore. j. II.
Myers, A. G. Meyer DR.. L.
Mckee, Harry M. McIntire, Ray
McClelland G. M. Ottumwa Soap Co. =
Parker, Fred Pierson, F. e.
Porter, Pete Rogers, w. j.
Robey, f. A. Scaggs, VIM.
Simon, Simon Scaberg, Axel
Smith, LA Stubbleield, &. M.
Sedroe, Henry Speers Jas.
White, r. H. Williams, S. e.
Wolfscale, Geo. y
Parties calling for these letters
should please state that they are ad.
Fred W. Wilson. P. II.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
NEWTON JOHNSON, PROMINENT
FARMER KILLED NEAR CHILL
LlcoTHE.
WAS WALKING ON TRACK
Gould Not Hear Approaching Train on
Account Of Deafness-Survived by
Wife and Several chiidren--ReIa-
tives in ottumwa.

Newton Johnson, we'll known and
highly respected farmer living one
half mile west Of Chi1licothe, while
walking along the Burlington track
last evening, was struck by freight
train and instantly killed. Eewas go
ing from his home to neighboring
farm and on account of being deaf
could not hear the approaching train.
Mr.. Johnson always took the pre-.
caution when walking on the railroad
track of facing the direction from
which trains usually approach on that
track and last evening. being on the
south track which is generally used for
cast. bound trains he undoubtedly
thought he was safe. Unfortunately.
however, the west bound extra was
using the south track and Mr.. John
son was struck aud killed before he
was aware Of his danger.
Relatives in ottumws.
Mr.. Johnson was over so years of
age and had resided near Chillicothe
for the past fifteen years. He IS sur
viyed by his wife, three sons. George,
Curtis and Alonzo, aud two daughters,
Misses Nellie and Artie. three broth.
ers and three sisters, as follows:
Charles Johnson of Smith Center,
Kan; James Johnson. of Bidwell; Will
liam Johnson. of Ottumwa; Mrs Al.
mirta Garfield. Ottumwa: Mrs. Sarah
Grooms, Bidwell; Mrs Mollie Grooms,
Bidwell
The arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been announced.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
BRIDE ATTEMPs SUICIDE.
Mrs. Albert Smith Of oskaIoosa Trick
to XIII Herself.

oskaloosa, aug. 25. - MRS. Albert
Smith, young woman about 20 years
Of age attempted suicide by taking 8
dose Of laudanum. The fact became
known Immediately and emetics were
promptly administered by physian,
which defeated the young woman's
Mans
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27

j. G. Young. Providence Hollis
ters Rocky Mountain Tea cured me of
indigestion and constipation. Gained
twenty-five pounds in six months. Am
entirely WELL 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
For sale by w l.. Sargent, the True
Druggist. Market and Main.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
THE VICTORIAN LAUNCHED.
Largest Turbine Vessel Ever Built Is
Christened Today.

Belfast, ireland, Aug. 25.--The Allan
Line steamer Victorian, the largest
turbine vessel yet built, was launched
here today. She is $40 feet long, six
tv feet beam and forty feet six inches
deep. Her tonnage is 10000 and her
horse power, 10000. The Victorian is
to be fitted in the most luxurious man.
ner and will carry 1900 passengers. &
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
ELDON.

Eldon, Aug. 25.-Mss Jessie Roberts
of Cooperstown n. D., is spending the
day with her friend, Miss Chloe Nc
Crazy, enroute to the state fair
Ralph Wilson and DR.. Gray of Udell,
were In the city today.
Posy Flowers is able to be on the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
Strike Spreads In East ST. Louis.

East ST Louis, H., Aug. 25.-One
hundred union car mechanics employ.
ell at the packing houses have quit
work in sympathy with the striking
butchers and meat cutters st7d other
Unionists belonging to allied trades.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER
STRIKES A MINE AND GOES
TO THE BOTTOM.
TWO SHIPS DIsMANTLED
dhe AskoId and the erozovoi at shang-
j hal Are Out Of Commission, Accord
ing TO Emperor's orders-Flshtlns
Continues at Port Arthur-I<uroki
Awaits Developments. 4

Toxic, Aug. IS. - Two Russian
torpedo boat destroyers struck
mines at the entrance to Port Ar
thur last evening. The larger one
a vessel with four tunnels was
sunk. The names Of the vessels and
the number OF lives lost are un.
Known.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
RUSSIANS LOSE ANOTHER
VESSEL AT PORT ARTHUR

on Port Arthur is imminent. Hundreds
of Japanese guns continue to pour q
destructive fire into the city and har-
Dor, along the lines Of forts and IL
trenchments, preparatory for the in
fantry assault.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
RELEASED ON BOND.
colored Man Charged with Breaking
and Entering, Out of JAIN.

Luther Tolles, the colored man
charged with breaking and entering,
who was held to the grand jury few
days ago by Justice r. M. Campbell,
was released this morning, on furnish
ing bond to the amount Of 5000. Tolles
was accused Of breaking into the Wa
pello club building with intent to COM
init larceny.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
No Orders Delivered.

replled, being without Ohc1al lnIOrma-
ton.
No Orders Delivered.
The orders which were sent to the
Smolensk. not to stop any more neu-
trail vessels have not been delivered.
Russia Asks for Help.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 25-Russia has
asked for the cooperation Of Great
Britain in getting orders to the Smol-
ensk. This is gladly agreed to by the
British government and the latter will
try to deliver the instructions through
ships from Cape Colony
No Complications Feared.
Russia is seeking to carry out the
agreement in good faith and no compli.
cations are expected.
The Asia Is Stopped.
London, Aug. 25.-The Anchor line
steamer Asia arrived at Port Said to-
day and reports that it was detained
two hours while it's papers and cargo
were examined by the Russian cruiser
Ural, off the coast of Portugal
SClfIfdnS SIvC luSStdtlS WAL
Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Aug.
25.-Fishermen report that three Rus
sian cruisers are coaling from the Ger
man steamer Valesia at Cape JUDY off
the south coast of Morocco.
Neutrality Dead Letter.
st. Petersburg, Aug 25.-The No
vosti says: Continued violation of
neutrality laws in the Chinese ports
by the Japanese will compel Russia to
regard the Chinese empire, or at least
a part thereof, as being within the
sphere of active hostilities.
China lacks either the power Or
the inclination to prevent Japanese in,
cursions. The warships of neutral
powers idly watch these violations
Therefore, the agreement as to Chi
mas neutrality, made at the beginning
Of the war, becomes dead letter and
Russia must ignore it in self Defense
The Novoe Vremya says that the &C
ton of the British authorities in issu
ing new coaling regulations was aimed
directly against Russia. But the pa
per adds. they will not affect the car
rying out of Russia's plans. They in
dictate. however, how much reliance
can be placed on the professions o.
British friendship
Keep American Ships at Shanghai.
Washington, Aug. 25.-There was {
conference at the navy department
last evening between Mr.. Adee, the
acting secretary of state, and Mr.. Oar
ling. the acting secretary of the navy
regarding the situation at Shanghai
Mr.. Adee had advices from the de
partments agents, but no word hat
arrived from Rear Admiral Stirling
After the conference it was announce,
that Admiral Stirling would delay hi
departure from Shanghai for Manil;
bay because of the acute situation a
| Shanghai.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
What They Demand.

What They Demand.
Headaches, liver complaints, bowel
disorders demand Dr. Kings New Life
Pills They are gentle. but cure or
no pay. 25c. F. B. Clark, druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
OLD NOTES SOLD.
Property of coIfax Bank Disposed 81
At Public Auction.

Colfax, Aug. %. = The notes and
real estate owned by the Colfax bank
of which the late George D. Wood was
president. we're disposed of at auction
yesterday. The notes brought only
about per cent of their face value but
the real estate sold for 100000, its full
worth.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27
WILL STOP
SEIZURES
GREAT BRITAIN WILL AID RUSSIA
IN DELIVERING ORDERS TO
sMoLENsk.
MORE VESSELS STOPPED
The Asia of the Anchor Line Arrived
At Port Said Today With Report
That She Was Detained off the Port
uguese Coast.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 25-Great Bri-
tain has formally called the attention
of the Russian government to the re-
newed activity of the volunteer steam
er Smolensk and has asked for expla-
nations. Russia has not yet formally
replied, being without official informa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-27

The orders which were sent to the
Smolensk. not to stop any more neu-
trail vessels have not been delivered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-14
TO RAISE $4,000, 1000.
Stock Breeders Plan to Fight
the Neat Trust.

Portland Ore. jan 1.-THE PROPOSE
tion to incorporate company of live
stock men for the purpose Of establish
ing Independent packing houses in the
stock centers of the country has been
the all-absorbing topic of discussion in
the national live stock convention. BY
unanimous vote the convention in
dorsed a resolution favoring the incor-
poration of such company, and the
establishment of the independent
houses. Steps will now be taken to
raise stock subscriptions to the amount
of S., 600 for the purpose of capi-
taliZing the corporation and placing it
upon financial footing to proceed
for the purpose outlined. The idea of
the stock men is to have a corporation
| composed entirely of live stock raisers,
Who shall be shareholders in the COM
pany and directors of its business
affairs. The plants of this company are
to compete with the combination plants,
| giving the producer a better price for
his stock and maintaining reasonable
Independent packing houses are to be
| supported by the live stock raisers
| against the combination.
Now the association has indorsed the
plan. which is entirely separate from
| the organization, the matter of inter-
eSting live stock men In the project and
Of securing subscriptions to raise the
necessary capital will be placed in the
hands of a committee appointed for the
purpose in the stock raising states.
Addresses made on the convention
! floor indicate that the stock men are
ready and willing to use their money
and energy in unlimited quantity to
bring about the desired result. The
packers combination was denounced
as a greedy combine that had not only
taken the profits from the stock raiser
| but now was reaching out to try to alb
sorb his PRINCIPAL.
The unanimous opinion was that the
! time has come when the stock raiser
must rise and overthrow this oppress-
ing foe to the industry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-14
KANSAS OIL FIELDS.
Will Be Shown in Miniature at
MidWiRter Exposition.

One of the most interesting displays
to be put before the public in the Mid
winter exposition will be nearly rep
resentative exhibit of the gas and oil
products of the Kansas field. The ma
terials for this exhibit have been secur-
ed largely through Prof. G. P. Grimsley,
who is in charge of the mineral dis
plays of the st. Louis Worlds fair
Three booths have been allotted to the
oil display in the southeast part of the
Auditorium.
An oil derrick and boring rig in
operation will be one feature of the dis
play. This will, of course, be in the
miniature but will be an exact duplf-
cate of the outfits used throughout the
gas and oil drilling world People who
are interested in the products taken
from the oil wells will be enabled, TO
giean an idea of the comparison of 90
wells from as many bottles of crude oil.
AS is we'll known. the crude product
differs in different localities. These
samples of oil will be accompanied by
the refined products made from them.
These will include a vida variety of
manufactured goods. In order that an
in the earth of the oil bearinN stratum,
there will probably be presented a
miniature arrangement of the earth g
crust, showing the substances through
Which an oil drill sinks their arran&e-
ment and proportion.
If it is possible to do so in this con-
nection there will be shown also glass
from the Coffeyville glass factory, as
Well as pottery, the manufacture of
which has been made possible by the
development of the gas field there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-14
M'COLLUM FAILED.
Didn't Make Case Against Drug
gist Lake.

Chief of Police McCollum failed this
morning to make a case against w. F.
Lake, proprietor of a drug store, in the
probate court, and he asked through his
special attorney, A. L. Redden, that the
court allow him few more days to Sc
cure additional witnesses
McCollum asked the court to revoke
the permit held by Lake on the ground
taht he had sold liquor contrary to law
and that the court should take away
his permit McCollum secured the wit
nesses who were sworn to testify against
Lake.
E. O. DeMoss was the first witness.
He was questioned by Judge Redden.
Did you go to Lakes store in Decem-
Der to get liquor?" asked Redden.
Il think not" replied DeMoss.
did you ever buy liquor in Lakes
store during the year 1902"
Don't think I ever did,
Did you ever see liquor being drunk
there?''
mo, SIR
Al H. Mooney was the second wit
ness.
DO you visit Lakes store?"
Yes replied Mooney.
How often do you go there?"
Every day"
did you ever buy any liquor there ?"
asked Judge Redden.
mo, never bought any liquor there.
haven't drank liquor for six years.
You know that
mo, 1 DON'T said Redden.
"Well, you've had me up before and
1 told you that
''Weil, that was before this and I
didn't know but perhaps you had fallen
from grace
Peter Schrader was the next witness.
did you buy any liquor from Lake
in 1903? ?"
| Yes
What for?''
sickness. and signed a blank for
it,
Did you swear to it?"
YES
"Hod'' Newcomb testified that he
knew Lake and bought liquor from him
and signed a blank for it each time.
Joseph Chrisman testified that he
was never in Lakes store and knew
nothing about his business.
w. L. Griffin testified that he went
to Lakes frequently but never bought
anY linuoE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-14
ROCK ISLAND BONDS.
Will Launch Its Financial Re-
organization March 21.

New York, Jan. 14.-President w. B.
Leeds of the Chicago, Rock Island &
racine railroad company sent circular
today to the stockholders of the COM
pany setting forth that at the meeting
to be held March n next they will be
asked to approve a bond issue of not
exceeding $163, 600, 900, the bonds to bear
interest at the rate of per cent. and
to mature in 1884 Of the total sum
$l5OO0,OO0 are to be issued forthwith
900 are to be reserved for retiring
various Rock Island bonds, $13, SOC, 600
are reserved to be issued to provide
FUNDS to the amount of rs per cent. of
the purchase price of securities of other
companies which may hereafter be ac-
qulred by the company, $27 7,475,000 are
reserved to be issued, not more than
$Z,50O,O00 In any year, for the cash cost
OF future improvements or betterments,
and $4,000, 900 are to be held by the
trustees to be issued from time to time
as the company shall furnish to the
trustee certificates stating that it has,
subsequent to January 1, 1904 expended
an amount of cash equal to the then
market value of the new bonds so is
sued for the acquisition of property
winch the railway company may fully
acquire or in permanent Improvements
or betterments, including equipment,
on the railroads subject to the new
mortgage.
The circular sets forth that the board
OF directors decided it to be preferable
at present to restrict refunding oper-
atoms to the requirements for the en-
SUNG thirty years. This plan was
deemed better than the former propo-
slCon, which contemplated a refunding
period of 85 years. It was also thought
advisable to limit the aggregate
amount Of the proposed issue to a sum
which should make the NEW bo.sa
available for investment under the
New York savings bank law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-14
HITS CIVIL SERVICE.
House Votes to Withhold Appro-
priation for Commission.


Washington, Jan. 14.-After a lively
debate lasting three hours the house in
committee of the whole, by a vote of
rs to 65, struck out of the legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation bill
the paragraph providing for salaries
and expenses of the civil service COM
mission and clerks employed under the
commission. The action was taken on
motion of Mr.. Hepburn Qowa). He
was supported by both Republicans and
Democrats both in speeches and in the
vote. Those who spoke in opposition to
the civil service system as it now ex-
lists were Messrs. Hepburn OR. la,
Grosvenor Or. o. and Bartlett Cd. Ga.),
while among those speaking for the SER
Gillette Or. Mass.)- Notice was given
by Mr.. Bingham, in charge of the bill,
that yea and nay vote would be de-
manded on the amendment striking out
the provision for expenses of the civil
service commission when the bill is re-
ported in the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-14
NEW $4,000 FLATS.
They Will Be Built on Topeka
Avenue.

w. H. Kemper, grand secretary of
the Odd Fellows of Kansas, will spend
$4,000 in the erection of flats on To-
peka avenue, between Seventh and
Eighth. Mr.. Kemper has purchased
three lots on the west side and is now
figuring on plans for the building. He
plans to occupy one of the apartments
himself and will have about seven
more for rent. The flats will be of
frame, two stories in height and will
be fitted with all the appurtenances
which makes modern fiat life worth
while.
For two years, since his first election
as grand secretary, Mr.. Kemper has
made his home in Topeka. He is inter
eSted In the banking business and COM
lnercial enterprises at Horton, Kan,
where he formerly lived. This large in
Vestment here will probably bring good
returns Rents during the last year
have been very high throughout Tope-
ka and it is now difficult to secure mod
ern down town rentals at any price. Il
believe there is an opportunity for 4
profitable investment" said Mr.. KEN
per today. "Rents have been high and
l see no prospect of their going down.
The location is near enough the center
of town to make it desirable. 1 expect
to begin building as soon as the wealth
er will permit
Another investment of the same sort
is being made by Mrs. James S. Sproat
at 917 Fillmore street, adjoining heI
present residence. The building Will be
two stories high. offering two apart
ments fitted with all modern convent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-14
POPULISTS TO COME.
Will Probably Decide Tonight
to Hold Early Convention.

The state central committee of the
Peoples party will meet tonight at the
National hotel. The purpose of the
meeting IS to talk over plans for the
coming campaign, and it is quite likely
that state convention will be called
for an early date. At least this is the
opinion of J. H. Curran, secretary of
the committee. and Major A. M. Har-
vey. who is one of the head Populists
of the state.
Several months ago several of the
leading Kansas Populists, most of them
members of the state committee. held
meeting at the Throop hotel at the
call of ]. A. Edgerton, now of the New
York Journal; who is trying to reor-
ganize the national Peoples party. AT
that conference it was decided to re-
vive the Popu1ist organization in Kan
sas and to hold state convention and
elect delegates to a national eonVen-
ton. This is Edgerton's idea, and 1t
VIII doubtless be carried out. The ma
t1onal convention which will be called
may reorganize the old Peoples party
under some new name.
1t is the intention to put Populist
state ticket in the field in order to KEEP
up the state organization, and if the
eastern Democrats control that party
the coming year, the Populists hope to
draw many of the old Bryan Democrats
into their party.
w. D. Deford of Ottawa, who has
charge of the Hearst boom In Kansas
was in Topeka today, and it is quite
likely that he may mingle with the
Populist committee. It is expected thai
Senator Harris will also be here, but
whether he will counsel with the Popu-
lists is not known.
John Mollison of Smith county, one
of the old line Populists, is on the
ground. He is running for congress VI
in the Sixth district-at least he is run
ming for the Populist nomination II
Smith county the Populists are entirely
distinct from the Democrats, more 81
than in most counties