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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
YOUNG FAIRFIELD MAN, VICTIM
OF NEW YORK EPISODE, IN
CITY.
Visitor Was Uncommunicatlve Al.
though Very Genial-Refused to Dis.
cuss Affair In Central Park, New
York, Where He was Found Shot.

Refusing pointedlv to discuss any
thing pertaining to the mystery which
surrounds his being found in Central
park in New York City with a bullet
hole in his breast some time ago, S.
L. Dana, after short visit with
friends and relatives in this city. re-
turned to his home in Fairfield yester-
day afternoon. When seen at the
Union depot, Mr.. Dana abso-
lutely refused to discuss the
shooting affair in New York
IN which he was seriously injur-
ed. He stated that the affair was
wish any publicity concerning it, what
ever.
He told Of his lying in the hospital
in New York City, for four weeks,
struggling for life, vet he would not
admit that such information was free
to the public.
Mr.. Dana possesses pleasing per-
sonality and is entertaining to talk
with on any subject other than the one
In which he figured as the principal
character. He has no plans for the
future, except that he will remain
home with his father in Fairfield for
the time being.
The Dana Case.
About two months ago, when
Samuel L. Dana held a responsible po-
sition as bookkeeper in the Knicker-
booker National bank of New York,
he was found one morning in Central
park with a bullet hole in his breast.
He was taken to one of the hospitals
and when questioned about the acci-
dent, in which he was so prominently
concerned, he refused to speak. After
the crisis had passed and he was con-
valescent, it developed that he had
married woman by the name of Mrs.
Florence E. Dignon, and the police
thought 1t was indirectly on account
of her that he met with the occident
After he had fully recovered froM.
his injuries he was still obstinate and
would not throw any light upon the
mystery which still surrounds his be.
ing shot. 1t was thought that he en-
gagged in quarrel with an enemy,
which resulted in his wound, then
again he was credited with shooting
himself. but when he was tried on the
charge of self-destruction, he was
found not guilty and was released. Re
Gently he returned with his father to
their home in Fairfield, where he has
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
oTTuMWA OLD SOLDIERS LEFT
THIS MORNING FOR ALBA TO
ATTEND BIG MEETING.
Headed by Major A. H. Hamilton
Thirty-one Veterans Will Be Pres
ent at Reunion of Thirty-Sixth Iowa
Volunteer Regiment.

From Wednesdays Daily.
HEADED by Major A. H. Hamilton,
the only surviving field officer of the
regiment thirty-one old soldiers, mem
bers of the Thirty-sixth Iowa Volun-
teer infantry and other organizations.
left this morning on Burlington No. 8
where today and tomorrow they will
be in attendance at the binenial re-
union of the Thirty-sixth Iowa Infan-
try Regimental association.
The party which left this morning
was composed of Major A. H. Hamil-
ton. E. M. B. Scott, S. H. Harper. w.
E. Conner, T. P Buckley, Daniel Sum.
ner, John T. Hobbs, Daniel King,
George W. Kitterman, W. P. Sharp, S..
M. Carr, James King, Isaac Mathers,
w. H. Prosser, David Troxell, William
kline, w. H. Thompson. Henry Kirk
patrick. John Harness, Jack Huddle-
ston, Thomas W. Hollingsworth. G. l..
Miller, Joseph Petram, James Findley,
Josiah Myers, G. Prosser, John Scully,
Woodson Wallace, Daniel Williams,
and A. R. Barnes.
The OttumWa veterans left this
morning in happy mood and expect
to enjoy one of the most pleasant re-
unions the association has ever held.
The Thirty-sixth Iowa.
The Thirty-Sixth regiment was
made up Of four companies from Wa
pello county four from Appanoose and
two from Monroe. Col. Kittridge was
colonel of the regiment, General Drake
was lieutenant colonel and Major A. H.
Hamilton was the major. The two
former are now deceased, and to Ma
jor Hamilton belongs the honor of be-
ing the only field officer alive today.
The Ottumwa soldiers will return
home tomorrow evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
IOWA WEEK AT THE FAIE.
Des Moines Is Asked to Present Pro-
gram But May Not Be REPRESENTED.

Des Moines Is Asked to Present Pro-
gram But May Not Be Represented.
Des Moines, Oct 5.-Mayor Mattern
has received letter from President D.
r. Francis, of the worlds fair commits
sion, informing him that the week be-
ginning Oct. 10, has been set aside as
Iowa week. at the exposition.
President Francis asks Mayor Mat
tern to lay his communication before
the city officials, in order that they
may prepare to assist in the Hawkeye
observations of the week.
He suggests that program Of one
day be under the charge of Des Moines
officials.
In addition to Des Moines, President
Francis desires that an interest be
aroused in all Iowa cities, and that
this week Of the fair be distinctively
Iowan.
1t is improbable that Des Moines
viii present special program, al
though numerous officials will attend
the fair during the week in question.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
A LARGE REQUEST.
Washington Probably Gets 100000
From Des Moines PhjIanthropist.


From Des Mones Phjanthropist.
Des Moines, Oct. 4.-The will of the
late James Callahan will be made pub
lie early this week. Mr. Callahan talk
ed freely to various friends regarding
his proposed requests. He stated, not
long since, that he would leave SIS, 900
to the Home for the Aged, to which
he had already given the sum of $10,-
900.
Mrs. Martha Callahan, his wife, by
the terms of her will, left $4,000 to
the Home for the Aged and $4,000 to
Booker T. Washington's Tuskegee In
stitute.
The two requests exceeded one
fourth of her estate. The law stipu-
lates that neither husband nor wife
can will to corporation more than
one-fourth of an estate, while the 9TH
er is living.
Mr.. Callahan permitted the law to
take its course, whereby the Home re
ceived but $4,000 from Mrs. Callanan's
estate Mr. Callahan frequently stated
that he would make both good in his
own will.
He has stated. In discussing this
matter, that he had provided in his
will TO leave to Booker T. Washington
for his work among the negroes, the
sum Of 100000. There is not much
doubt that he has done SO. 1t is also
reasonably certain That Mr.. Callahan
has left $4,000 to the Humane society.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
SEEK INSURANCE..
Recent HoId-Up Stimulates Calls for
Rates BY Express Companies.

Recent Hold-Up Stimulates Calls for
Rates BY Express Companies.
Des MoineB. Oct. 5. = Express COM
panies all over the country are look
ing up rates of insurance on money,
and valuables in transit. The success
full robbery of the night express train
on the Rock Island road month ago
is responsible in part, for the increas-
ed call for insurance information.
''We are negotiating now with one
of the largest express companies in
the country" said A. U. Quine, man
ager of the Bankers Mutual Casualty
company. 'The disposition to cover
possible losses by robbery by carry
ing heavy insurance is more marked
just now than in years. Undoubtedly it
will result in many companies carry
ing insurance that have never done so
before.
"Our company carries the insurance
Of one express company which pays
$1,000 a year for the protection
against train bandits. Since the con
tract was made there has never been
robbery on the road
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
NO LEGISLATION IN IOWA.
Heating Stoves in Railway Trains Not
Prohibited by Law.

Des Moines. Oct. 5. - The railway
commission has received a request
from New York asking for the status
of the laws regarding the use of
stoves for heating passenger cars. A
careful examination of the laws of the
state reveals the fact that there has
not been any legislation in this state
regarding this point.
At three different times, the com.
mission has recommended the abolish
ing of the stoves as a menace to the
safety of travel in case of wreck,
But few if any stoves are used at the
present time for the purpose of heat
ing. the railroads having changed tc
steam heat because Of the greater
convenience.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
EXPLAINS HIS ORDERS.
Catholics Of Davenport Diocese Do Not
Have to Make Black Fast.


Davenport, Oct Sin an official cir
cular to the priests of the Roman
Catholic diocese of Davenport, issued
last week, Bishop Cosgrove states
that the members of his diocese do not
have to make the black fast in order
to gain jubilee indulgences. The COM
munication is as follows:
Davenport Ia. Sept. %, 1904. Rev.
Dear Father:-I beg to say in refer
ence to the black fast which was sup
posed to be one of the conditions for
gaining the jubilee indulgence that a
day of ordinary fast and abstinence
such as is kept on Wednesdays and
Fridays during the Lenten season will
be sufficient
Wishing you every blessing, re
main
Sincerely yours in Xto,
H. Cosgrove, Bishop of Davenport.
The black fast requires one to alb
stain from meat, butter, eggs, sugar
and milk for twenty-four hours.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
GOES TO REFORM SCHOOL.

Edward Lomack "Touches" Stranger
for 81 in Order to Have Surplus.
Des Moines, Oct. Edward Lo-
mack, an eleven-year-old son of L. L.
Lomack, and nephew of Rev. F. G.
Lomack, stated yesterday before Judge
McHenry, in the juvenile court, that
he touched a drunken man for a dol
lar to make up deficit in his news.
paper sales, for which he must account
to his father. He was sent to the re.
form school, as, in the opinion of the
court, the youngster would not remain
long out of the penitentiary were he
allowed to go at large any further.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
TIE SALT TRUST is ENDED.
Costs of Suit Ends in the Sale of the
Assets,

Cleveland, O., Oct. 5. - The assets
Of the United Salt Co were sold by or
der of the court to o. c. Barber Of
Akron, O.. for $1O5,000. The United
States Salt Co.. was formerly one Of
the largest concerns of the kind in the
country.
AS result of long and costly liti-
cation with the so-called salt trust,
however, it became financially involv-
ed and receiver has been in charge
Of the property for two years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
BIG CROWDS SEE THE SIGHTS
AND ENJOY THE FUN OF OF
TUMWA's BIG SHOW.
karnival Shows Do Good Business
The Creation Draws WeII-Philip-
pine Exhibit neutrality-suspicious.
al Exhibit Fine.

From Wednesdays Daily
The Korn Karnival fever has struck
Ottumwa and the grouchiest croaker
must reluctantly admit that there is
successful Karnival in the city. The
streets last night were crowded from
early evening until the time that rain
began to fall, with a jolly and fun
hunting crowd. When the rain did
come there was a scamper for shelter
and everybody went home with de-
termination to come down town to-
night and enjoy the thing to the utter
most.
Apparently every show on the
streets did good business and 1t is
certain that every one who attended a
show left the tent we'll pleased. The
favorite way seemed to be for groups
of two or three to join and take in the
shows,one by one, in turn. Many start
ed in with the Great Train Robbery on
East Second and Market streets, took
in the Creation, on the corner of Mar
ket and Main streets, and then went
down to Green street and enjoyed the
diversions of Gay Paree and the feats
of the Glass Blowers across the
street.
They came back through Main
street and stopped at the big Electric
al tent on Court street and wondered
at the splendid exhibitions shown in
side. Across the street they viewed
another Glass Blowing exhibition and
proceeded down the street to the Pick
aninny show and the House Of Trou-
bles. Then they doubled back and
took in the other shows on the other
streets.
The Creation.
The Creation showed to overflowing
audiences many times last evening. 1t
is one of the best carnival shows that
has ever visited the CITY, The electric
al effects shown are the wonder of all
who see them. The representation of
the little city of st. Pierre nesting
against the base of Mt. Pelee is true
to life and the explosion and eruption
of the volcano is very realistic. The
Creation is not moving picture ex-
hibit.
Philippine Exhibit.
The Philippine exhibit is perhaps
the most interesting exhibit on the
grounds from an instructive stand.
point The high tent is entirely filled
with articles brought from the Philip
pine Islands, many of them captured
and brought to this country by Their
exhibitor Those interested in the
study of the Philippines and the Gus
toms of the people can spend hours
profitably in careful inspection Of
| this exhibit.
Agricultural Exhibit.
Headquarters on East Second
street is being rapidly filled with al
kind of agricultural products, the hes
of the land. Farmers declare tina
while there may have been bigger ex
j hibits at times and occasions in thu
west, no exhibit ever had such splen
did specimens entered in the variou
contests than are entered in the Korl
Karnival contests. The number 0
entries is large and the capacity o
the hall will be taxed to accommodate
them all. The exhibit drew big crowd
: yesterday afternoon and last evening
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
MAKE RATE FOR VOTERS.
Western Roads Will Charge One Fare
Plus $500 Round Trip.

Chicago, Oct 5.-Western railroads
have decided to put into effect a rate
of one fare plus 50 for the round trip
for voters who desire to go to their
homes for the election. This rate will
also apply to dependent members of
their families. The tickets will be
sold only to those who have certifi-
Gates from proper political authorities.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE.
Physicians are Puzzled by Disease
Which Appears In Missouri.

Chillicothe, Mo-, Oct. 5.-A disease
that physicians are unable to salts
factorily diagnose has appeared in the
south part of this county. The family
of Jerome Paris has been stricken, and
his wife died Sunday night from its
effects. A thirteen-year-old daughter
has the same affection, and probably
will not recover. Two smaller chill
dren are sick, but are not dangerously
i'll. The physicians call the disease
blood poison of diphtheria nature
and declare that it is infectious. Care
is being taken to prevent the spread
of the disease.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
NOMINATE IN JOHNSON COUNTY
Republicans Name Ticket At conven
ton in Iowa City.

Iowa City. Oct S. The republi-
cans of Johnson county in their con-
vention did their work in the record
time of forty minutes. The ticket is as
follows: County clerk, John Roessler;
county auditor. Tim Bradley; attorney.
George A. Ewing; supervisor. M q.
Lininger present chairman OF the
board.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06
RURAL LINES ARE NO LONGER.
Great Increase Shown In Mileage Of
Telephones In Iowa.

Des Moines, Oct. 5.-The comruta.
lions with regard to the telephone as
sessments in Iowa have just been COM
pletcd by the executive council. The
reported mileage of telephone compa-
MES increased from 14.043 miles to
4S,491.
This is largely due to the fact that
the council secured more complete re-
ports than ever before, much to the
chagrin of many who had not before
reported The assessment of tele-
graph and telephone companies aggre.
gated sS,S0S, 126.76, an increase of over
81 100000 almost entirely on rural
lines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-06

It would be easier to go to the pen
itentiary if one didn't have to take his
memory with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-23
IN AN AUTOMOBILE.
Parson Nominee for Sagadahoc Shricv
atty Will Make Addresses.

Bath Me. My The spectacle of a
parson nominee for Shcrin riding about
from town to town in an automobile, hold
ing rallies IN his own behalf, is what the
people Of SaGadahoc county may be pre-
pared to witness within Il few weeks, for
this is what the Rev. G. H. Young. pastor.
of the Methodist church at BowdoinhaHl,
intends to do.
When he accepted the nominate of the
Irohilitionists a few days ago n" an
nouUCrd that he proposed to put up the
biggest fight for election that has ever
hc"n fought in this county. His adhcr-
cuts IRE looking for support from all par
tbs in cl"ct;ng him. and state that he Is
the b"st political timber for the office
that the Prohibition party has ever been
abb" to secure.
Mr. Young was assigned to tho Bow
d"uham paStorate by the last State con
ference. and has created somewhat of Il
sensation there on account of his TmOrS,
many of which hav" termed with uarra-
tiVtS OF personal "Xlrc' i"nceS Will" n COW
hoy on the plains. While in the West his
many dc'ds of daring in fighting indians
and horse thieves won for him tn" Strlk-
ing =, l,l i,luCt of w id Bet nf MuEta ma -
During this wild .Ind chrck"r"'l career
hc ctaW,' converted. He graduated from
TlNlrr Univ "rSitN and then entered tn"
ministry and has proven very sue, cSI-
full in the various communities in which
h" has been located. With the Hih Cf
his autumohl" h" feds that h" can ac-
c"mplish very efficient work i'll Stur!rin;s
the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-23
SANK AT ANCHORAGE.
Loss OF the RattIeship OreI at cron
stadt,

Cronstadt, May 22.-The battleship
Orel, which was brought here some
days ago to receive her main battery
and to be given the finishing touches
before going into commission, sudden
ly sank at her anchorage on the night
of May 20. Vice Admiral ROjestenvesky,
cOmmander-in-ch chief of the Baltic
squadron. was instantly called from st.
Petersburg and under his supervision
the work of pumping out and raising
the Orel was begun.
The ship was raised, this morning
and was found to be unchanged, save
that the interior was filled with dirty
salt water. An examination showed
that her Kingston valves had been
opened, permitting the water to rush
in. 1t is suggested that the careless
ness of Il workman might have been re-
spOnsible for the opening of the valves,
but an investigation into the affair is
progressing.
While proceeding from Galerny is
land ST. Petersburg, where she was
built. to Cronstadt. the Orel grounded
in the Neva and was only hauled off
with considerable trouble. Some of the
plates in her hull were found to be
damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-23
CULLcSE TENNIS.
Bowdoin CIinches the Championship in
Events at Orono.

Orono, Ne. May 22.-(SpeciaD.vThe
simi-fnals in the singles Of the Maine
intercollegiate Tennis Tournament
were played Saturday. Bowdoin eiinch-
cd the championship OF the State. both
of her teams reaching the finals. The
final match will be played later at
Brunswick. The summary:
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS.
Stewart. University of Maine, beat II.
IL. Bryant. Colby. 6-3. SO, 81.
Dana, Bowdoin, beat Weymouth,
Rates, 81. 6-3, 6-1.
Jones, Colby. beat Spooner. Bates,
6-3. 60.
Tobey, Bowdoin, beat Lovett, Univer-
sity of Maine, 6--3, 6-3.
SEMI-FINALS.
Dana, Bowdoin. heat Stewart, Uni
yersity of Maine. c., IS.
Tobey, Bowdoin, beat Jones, Coi5y.
'6(, 4-6, Go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-23
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
Conclusion Of annual Convention at
Bangor, Saturday Night.

Bangor, Nc, May 22.-The 10th an
nual convention of the grand council
of New England, United Commercial
Travellers Of America, ended, last
night, with Il banquet at the Windsor
Hotel. At business meeting
the following officers were elect
cd: Grand counsellor A. NJ. Mennish,
Portland: Junior grand counsellor, w.
r. Aver, Providence, Il. l.; grand sec
rotary, III. /. Nelson, Portland. Me;
grand treasurer, II. l.. Damon Boston,
Mass; grand conductor. G. +. Aldrich,
Worcester. Mass; grand page, George
Fl. Condor, Bangor: grand sentinel, f.
w. Southland, Manchester, n. RI. J. II.
Worthington, Providence. r. l., and
George Il. Allen, burlington, VT, were
chosen to serve on the executive COM
mittee, the remaining two member;
chosen last year being ]. c. Gerry,
Lewiston, Me, ana II. j. Watson, New
Bedford, Mass.
1t was voted to hold the next an
nual session of the grand council at
Manchester, n. H., during the last week
in Nay. The delegates had an outing
at Riverside park. one of the features
Of which was a baseball game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-23
War Notes.

Eleven military trains have arrived
at Liao Yang. Manchuria. i'm here dur
in gthe past "a hours. The Russian
roubie representing Russian crediD
IS rising by leaps and bounds.
The japanese forces which landed at
Takushan on Thursday surrounded and
routed a force of Russian cavalry at
p. m. Friday In the neighborhood of
WanSchitung. seven miles north of
Takushan. The Russian force, which
consisted of about ono squa dron, lost
many men killed OF wounded, as well
as captain, who was captured. The
Japanese sustained no losses.
A dispatch 10 the Japanese legation
at London, from Toxic says Vice Nd
miral Togo reported, Saturday, as fol-
lows: The gunboat squadron and the
torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo
boat fiotillas appro ached Port Arthur
yesterday for the purpose of recon-
noitering. which was successfully eff
fccted with little damage, in spite Of
Il hot cross-fire from the forts. There
were no casualties on our side.
The expected meeting between Vice
Admiral Skrydoff and Viceroy AiexieT
at Hardin. Manchuria, has been post
poncd. The admiral arrived there, Sat-
urday morning, and found awaiting him
the vicercy's orders to proceed to Vlad-
ivostok without going to Mukden. Ad-
nliral Skrydloff is expected to return to
Hardin. A portion of his staff remains
at Hardin to supervise the dispatch of
freight and correspondence for the war
ships of both squadrons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-23
kUROPATk.N'S REPORT,
Tells Emperor Of the Engagements
Recently Held.

st. Petersburg, May 22-The en-
ncror has received the following dis
patch from Gen. Kuropatkin, under
date of May 20:
'The reconnaissance of May failed
to show any sign of the enemy in the
valleys of the Sedsykho and the I'm
stagho, tributary of the Sedzykho,
as far as the village of Deoiouteizkou
on the main road from Siuyen to Feng-
Wang Cheng.
"A detachment CT the japanese van
guard, numbering 800 men. occupied the
village of DcopudZa, On the same road.
"A Japanese battalion was posted
five miles beyond Siaskhuanki, and at
least a division including guard regi-
mcnts, was stationed three miles furth-
or on toward Khabalin.
"A body of CossaclIs ON May 10 en-
cOuntered three troops of Japanese
cavalry near the village of Pypouza, II
miles southwest of Feng Wang Cheng.
The Coss2cks attacked and pursued the
Japanese to Pypouza, where they en-
cOuntered some Japanese infantry who
had prepared an ambush which, how
ever. was discovered in time. The Cos
killed and two wounded.
mo trace of the enemy was found in
Siuyen."
The general staff says the whole
region northwest of Feng Wang Chem,
is clear of japanese. and that reinforce
ments are daily arriving at Lao Yang.
The statement from New Chwang that
there is Geographic communication be-
tween that town and Port Arthur is not
believed by the general staff to be cor
rect.
All messages from Port Arthur are
brought north by runner.
1t is learned on high authority that
the orders OF Vice Admiral Skrydoff re-
quired him to report to Viccroy AleXieff,
and little surprise is expressed. in view of
the relations between the two offir,a Is
at the fact that the instructions of the
latter prevent Admiral Skrydoff follow
ing out the plans he had determined upon.