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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
COLLECTION
FOR ALICE
OREGON MAN PLANS POPULAR
SUBSCRIPTION Fo.s WE'D
DING GIFT

Baker City, Ore, Dec. 26. - A movsee
to create, by popular subscription, al
wedding present for Miss Alice Roose-
welt, who is to be married to Congress
man Longworth has been started by
the citizens of tie eastern part of Ore
gon. 1t is the plan of the originators
to have subscription lists in each state
in the union, the money secured
to be transmitted to the various state
treasurers. who will in turn forward it
to the secretary of the treasury at
Washington.
Subscriptions will close February s
so as to enable the presentation of
about 100000 to Miss Roosevelt on
the day of her wedding. Individual
subscriptions are to be limited to ten
cents
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
PLOT TO KILL ENVOY.
Count katsura's Life Endangered by
WouId-Be Assassins,

London, Eng, Dec. 25. - The cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph at
Toxic reports the arrest of a former
soldier named Higurashi, on the charge
of being concerned in a plot to assas-
sinate the premier, Count Katsura, be-
cause he consented to a "disgraceful
peace"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
PIONEER is DEAD.

Thomas Grace, Aged 80 Years, Passes
Away While Sleeping.
Dubuque, Dec 26.-(special Tho
mas Grace, aged 80 years, one of the
oldest residents of Iowa, was found
dead in bed at his home at Farley:
Dubuque county, this morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
WILLIAMS, DAUGHTER ILL.
Democratic Leader of the House il
Called Home.

Washington, D. c., Dec 25. Repre-
sentative Williams, the democratic
leader in the house, received a dis
patch today announcing the dangerous
illness of his daughter and left at once
for mis- home at Yazoo,. Miss.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
JAPANESE AmeAssAjR NAMED.

Viscount siuzoaoki, Md
ate Council, Comes to I
Washington, D. c., De
tary Root was today il
count Siuzoaoki has bel
Japanese ambassador Il
He is a member of thdk
and is OF the highest
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
GET OTHER JOBS.
Men Who Were on III Fated Lightship
Continue in Service.

Washington, D. G.. Dec. 23.-It was
announced today that the men who
operated the i'll fated lightship which
sank recently off Nantucket shoals,
have all been given employment in the
service Of the government.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
NIGHT FIRE
in HOTEL
GUESTS FORCED TO FLEE FROM
FLAMES SUFFER FROM
COLD


Upiontcwn, Pa, Dec. 26.-Fire early
today practically ruined the interior
and contents of the Exchange hotel,
oae OF the leading nostelries of this
city. The fire started in the dining
room at about 3 O'Clock and $50 guests
were forced to fee TO the streets in
their night clothes. There was much
suffering On account Of the severity of
the weather. 1t is not believed that
any lives were lost. The estimated loss
is 100000
Block Burns in Little Rock.
Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 26.-Fire
early today destroyed an entire block
with the exception of tWe-small build
ings. The heaviest ,oser us Fred
Roeschs who owns q carriage Neposi-
- .ae 80 Il i
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28

ARTHUR TRAlsTER, LIVING NEAR.
EDDYVlLLE, KILLS HIMSELF
ACCIDENTALLY
FATAL FIGHT AT BRAZIL

John Whitaker Shoots and Kills Dave
Reynolds and surrenders to Officers
Austrian is Beheaded by Train at
Mystic-Ncgro Attacks Wife-Ken-
lucky Fatalities.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28

Too much is worse than too little.
The dearest doll is home made.
Business has difficulty in learning
he photography of peace.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
CALIFORNIA JURlsT DEAD.
Justice Walter Van Dyke, SO Years
Old, Passes Away.

Oakland, Calf, Dec. 26.-Justice
Walter Van Dyke, of the supreme
court of California, died yesterday aft
er short illness, aged 81 years.
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COMMANDER ALIEN DEAD.

Passes Away at Naval Home Near
iIadeIphia-Native Of Illinois.
Philadelphia, Dec 26.-Commander
William Herschell Allen, U. S. N, died
today at the naval home. He was a
native of Illinois and entered the naval
service in September, 1872.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28

"Now Courier carrier boys are just
like other boys in that, each differs
from the other in his own individual
ity. No two boys are exactly alike.
Each does some things the other does
not do, or he may do the same things
only in different way; each likes
some things the other does not like.
These littlo differences constitute
the individuality of a person. Individ-
uality is that factor in your makeup
that is distinctively yours. 1t is the
part of you that makes you stand out
for yourself and tor what you helieve
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28

Ne0rO ATTACKS WIG.
At Relay, the negro section in West
Centerville, William Hendon, negro
miner, went home intoxicated late last
right and attacked his wife. With a
razor he cut her throat and inflicted
several other deep and %oinful wounds
about the face and head She may not
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Improved Sewing Machine.

According to our Consul at nottingham m,
England, it is announced that Lanca-
shire mechanic, Dennis Flanagan, has
invented what has long been needed but
unsuccessfully attempted machine
which will sew direct from two reels
OF thread, thus obviating the winding of
spools and threading of shuttles Ex-
perts are quoted to the effect that If the
invention Is put on the market in a
thorough manner ii will revolutionize the
sewing machine trade of the world.
1t is said that Mr.. Flanagan has been
experimenting since 1899, and that owing
to the machine sewing direct from two
reels of thread there Is an absence of
complicated mechanism. in consequence
of which there is little chance of it's get.
ting out of order. :.
A remarkable feature is the very
small number Of parts required In its con-
struction. and as the cost of production
will, comparatively speaking, be small, it
is expected that the contrivance will
be put on the market at. price far
below that charged for most sewing
achines.-Exchange.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22

Tilman Blair Jones, Mexican war vet
eran. California pioneer and prominent in
the affairs of the West, passed away at
his home in this city yesterday at the age
Of 70 years. All his early life was spent
in various activities In the upbuilding Of
q reputation that men who knew him
envied. Twelve years ago he came to San
Francisco, where he resided up to the
time Of his death.
At the battle of Cerro Gordo Mr.. Jones
planted the flag of the victorious army Of
the United States over the fort. and his
entire service under Colonel Baker dur
Ing the war won him communication.
From Georgia, his native State, he came
to California in 1850, and after a short
tour prospecting In the northern counties
he married the daughter Of j. j. Kern, a
stockman of Shasta County.
AS Deputy United States Marshal in
Salt Lake City Jones gained a reputation
for his bravery. He was present by spe-
cial invitation at the driving of the last
spike connecting the Union and Central
Pacific railroads. Later in life he was
engaged In mining in Butte County. and
it was there he made comfortable for
tune.
Besides the widow, four daughters
Mrs. Euphenia Yunker. Miss Dahlia
Jones, Mrs. Marie Reynolds and Mrs.
Blanche Royal-survive.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Bic CONTRACT
FOR KENNEFICK
Report Says Eastern Man Is
to Build Mountain Di-
vision of Western Pacific
BARNETT Is SILENT
States That Names of Sue
cessful Bidders Will Be
Made known in Few Days

The information reached here yes
ferday from Pittsburg that the VIII
liam Kennenck Construction Company
of that city had been awarded con-
tract for sIO,o00.0oo for the construc-
ton OF a portion Of the Western Pa
cifc road. which is said to include the
mountain division between Orovilie'
Cal, and Deese, New. General Counsel
Bartnett of the Western Pacific Com
pany. who returned yesterday from
New York, where he was in consulta-
tion with the promoters OF the new
road IN connection with the bids for
construction, refused last night 10
deny or confirm the report, but stated
that a formal announcement of the
award Of bids would be made in a day
or so.
Among the representatives of sew
oral big Eastern contracting firms who
have been in this city for several
months awaiting the action of the
Western Pacific Company's officials on
the bids, IL is the general belief that
the report from the East is correct
The Kennefick Company is one Of the
biggest contracting firms in the East.
William Kennefick, who is at the head
of the concern, is closely allied with
the American steel Company, ana
through the influence of that concern
ne is said TO have been securing a
number of important contracts in the
East and Middle West
The mountain division OF the West
ern Pacific, especially through the
Feather River Canyon. is regarded by
engineers as one OF the most difficult
undertakings in engineering work
known in the West and the construc-
tion OF the new road over this par
ticalar territory will involve the ex-
penditure OF a vast sum OF money by
the contractors. Kennefick is said TO
possess valuable financial resources,
and could. If necessary. undertake the
building OF the entire road between
Orovilie and Salt Lake City.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
LOCAL CHINESE
AID BOYCOTT
Said to Have Sent a Cable
Message to the Foreign
Board of Their Country
Special Dispatch to The Call

VICTORIA, B. c., Aug. 21.-Advices re-
ceiyed by the Shawmut from the Orient
to-day were to the effect that the San
Francisco Chinese, being Informed that
the Chinese Foreign Board tthe Wal
wupD had sent telegram to the Shang-
hal committee forbidding the boycott
against American goods, sent from San
Francisco the following cable:
You seek to forbid us Chinese merchants
from making protest in the shape OF boycott
ting American goods, thereby proving your
selves willing slaves Of the United States Min
lister in Peking. You have thus shown your
selves traitors willing TO sell your country;
therefore you are an enemy OF all, Punish
ment must be meted out to you. and we shall
Immediately send a "chuang shih'' tbrave
hero) to kill you. For an example, we re-
quest you to see what has been done in Rus
sia by patriots in removing high ministers of
state.
The signature reads: "a joint telegram
from 100000 angry Chinese residing in
America
To this extraordinary telegram the
Waiwupu sent a reply through the Chi
nese Consul General in San Francisco de-
nying the charge Of trying to prevent
Chinese merchants from putting into
force the boycott on American goods. and
declaring that on the contrary the minis
ters of Waiwupu were doing their best
In discussing with the United States Min
lister about the removal of obnoxious
clauses in the proposed new exclusion
treaty.
The wild and reckless words of the
senders of the San Francisco telegram
are deprecated in a dignified manner by
the Waiwupu and the, Chinese Of San
Francisco are exhorted not to listen to
baseless rumors.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
San Francisco Real Estate
Board Goes to Capital
to Protest Against In
crease of Taxation Here
DODGE WILL PLEAD
FOR PRESENT RATE
Local Official Accompanies
Delegation and Will Ad-
vocate the Interests OF
Property Owners of City

strong delegation representing the
San Francisco heal Estate Board Will
go to Sacramento this afternoon for
the purpose of appearing tomorrow
before the State Board of Equalization
in opposition to any increase In the
assessments for taxation upon property
in San Francisco. Assessor Dodge will
appear at the same time and place in
defense of the assessment for this city
and interesting proceedings may safely
be anticipated. The San Francisco
board is the first organized body TO
stand in behalf of the taxpayers of
San Francisco before the Board of
Equalization. Colonel Josiah Howell
will head the delegation to SACRAMENTO.
Some days ago committee of the
State Board of EQUALIZATION came to
San Francisco and was escorted by q
committee of the San Francisco Real
Estate Board and Assessor Dodge to all
sections of the city and assessments
were made clear for the benefit of the
equalizers.
The principal reason that San Fran
cisco has to expect that pressure will
be made at Sacramento to have the
San Francisco assessment raised is the
reported attitude of Los Angeles, which
moved for raise against San Fran
cisco two years ago, with the result
that an increase of 80 per cent was
added to this citys tax burden.
This year Los Angeles men have
been inspecting the property in this
city and the suppositfon is that when
the Los Angeles assessment is taken
up to-day witnesses from Los Angeles
will try to increase the San Francisco
assessment again. The interest in the
situation is increased by the fact that
n ltta IVra ,oic
have visited Los Angeles within the
last few weeks and have made them
selves familiar with the property and
assessment of Los Angeles
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Suit. for Divorce Eilea.

Suits for divorce were filed yesterday
by Lulu L. Marchand against William
A. Marchand, for desertion; Catherine
Dixon against Alfred A!1Dfxon. for de-
sertion: Bessie McQuaide against Earl
G. McQuaide. for desertion: Evaline L.
Fowler against William Fowler, for in
fidelity; Margaret Fitzgerald against
William G. Fitzgerald. for desertion;
John w Drummond against Elizabeth
Drummond, for desertion; George G.
Welton against Minnie II. Welton, for
desertion and cruelty; Henry G. Myers
against Julia A. Myers for cruelty;
Joseph Rivera against Ignatio Rivera,
for desertion: Margaret DAILY against
John T. DAILY. for neglect. and John E.
Jones against Grace Jones, for intem-
perance. j. r. Smith has sued Annie
Smith to annul their marriage, claiming
that Mrs. Smith has another husband
living.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
wheelmen In a Tryout.

SAN JOSE. Aug. 21.-The Garden
City wheelmen, which are to meet the
Capital City Wheelmen in a f1ftym mile
relay race here next Sunday have held
tryout. John Berryessa made the
fastest five miles, 1929, with Clarence
Burnett q close second. These two will
be on the team. The other eight riders
will be selected from the following: C.
Showalter, B. Murphy, P. Castro, s..
stone, w. Hampshire, c. Hardon. r.
Keaton, p. Maggini. L. Maggini. W.
Waible. NJ. Grey, A. SculIy. r. Deifen-
bacher and w. Chaboya- The team Is
in active training for the race.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Noted Bowler Passes Away.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.---Thomas Cur
tis, first president of the American
Bowling Congress and known through
out the country as the father of bowl
ing in America" died yesterday from
typhoid fever at his home in Brooklyn.
He was 70 years of age. Until he fell
i'll he had bowled every day for more
than twenty years. In 1883 Curtis or
ganized the first ten-pin bowling tourn-
ament in the United States. Within
the next few years he assisted in or
ganizing many clubs and became the
author of the rules now regulating ten
pin bowling throughout the country
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
THOMAS TERRY LAID AT REST.
Funeral Held of Pioneer Who Was
Active I'm Trouhloua DAYS.

Thomas Terry, one of the men who
helped make history in early San Fran
cisco days, was laid to rest in Holy
Cross Cemetery yesterday. During the
days of the sand lot riots Terry dis
tinguished himself by his clear-headed-
ness and his ability to quiet clamorous
mobs by his oratory.
Terry passed away quietly at his
home last Friday, after brief illness.
He was laid to rest in Holy Cross Gem
etery after simple services at St.
Brigids Church. The dead man leaves
five children--James j., John c., Walter
F. and William L. Terry and Mrs. c.
r. Vandervoort.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Label
Saving

Brings it's reward in valuable premi-
ums. when you save the labels of Isle
ton Creamery products. Isleton Butter
is pure cream butter. 1t is put up in
sealed packages at the factory. 1t is
rich, delicious and digestible Isleton
Cream is worthy of first place in favor.
purity and economy. Send for list of
premiums. A. L. Lundy Co., 11s Sacra-
mento ST., S. +.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
LICK SCHOOL ATHLETES
READY FOR FOOTBALL
Principal Merrill Has Had the Gridiron
Especially Prepared for Their
Preliminary Practice.

The California School of Mechanical
Arts (Lick) had q record-breaking day
yesterday, when ESQ students were ad-
mitted. Of this number sixty-eight
were girls. The total number Of girls
in the entire school has been on an
average of ninety for about three
years, so the girls class of 1909 will
have the distinction of being the larg-
est on record.
Out Of so large class of boys some
valuable material for the football team
should be found.
Everything has been put In readi-
ness for the coming season.
Principal Merrill has had the
grounds plowed. new earth added, goal
posts erected and fifty barrels OF oil
added to the tennis, basketball and
handball courts New earth was
added and then rolled. with perfect re-
suits.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Mcfarland Allowed a Handicap.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-The indoor
bicycle meet at Madison Square Garden
tonight resulted in interesting racing.
The ten mile motor-paced race between
Hugh Mclean of Chelsea, Mass, and
Will Stinson of Boston proved a tame
affair. Mclean led from the start, win
ming by fully sixty yards. Other re-
suits:
Half-mie, championship heat won by
1ver Lawson of Salt Lake City; w. s. Fem,
Bristol, Conn, second: Frank Kramer. East
Orange, N. j., third Time, 30 3-5
Half-mie handicap. professional-Final heat
won by Floyd Krebs, Newark. N. ]. (35 yards) !;
Floyd Mcfarland. San Jose, Cal. go yards),
second; John Bedell, Lynnbrook, L. 1. 90
yards), fourth. Time .57 1-5.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Arthur Adams Talks Figures.

Assistant City Attorney John S.
Partridge resumed yesterday in United
States Commissioner Heacock's court
his fcross-examination of Arthur Adams.
chief engineer of the Contra Costa
Water Works. The subject was the
cost OF CONSTITUTIONAL works of the
Spring Valley Water Company used in
supplying water. TO the Inhabitants Of
this city.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Baseball Magnate Restrained.

NEW YORK. Aug. 21.-Howard C.
GriAiths to-day secured an order from
Justice Amend in the New York State
Supreme Court restraining President
p. T. Powers Of the National Associa-
tion of Baseball Leagues and of the
Eastern League. and John Fl. Farrell,
secretary of the national association.
from declaring vacant Grifiths posi-
ton as director Of the Eastern League
and member of the National Board of
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
=THE CALL

Prints daily onymo news
any San Francis
During I will w NOR o. VIII . sgofng
medium for adve twnbe
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rweeko cents
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The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22

OTTERBEcK ACoUITTED.-Nathan otter
beck. boy AZ years Of sg-, acquitted by
e jury n Judge Lswlor's court yesterday a
charge OF assault with intent TO commit rob-
berry He accused Of attempting TO hold
up Fernando A. Smith at Utah and Eighteenth
streets the night of June 25.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Death Of a Friend of Children.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Mrs. Mary
Mapes Dodge, poetess. editor of st.
Nicholas Magazine and author of sew
eral serial stories for children, died at
her summer cottage in Onteora Park,
Tannersvi1le, N. Y, to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22

No one ever missed "the tide that
leads on to fortune" unless he stopped
looking for it. To read the want ads.
regularly is to keep on the lookout for
T.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22

AHAaaa HOT SPRINGS. soNoMA
IA AfTfTN COUNTY, only AZ hoursS
0st"SOS from San Francisco and
but nine miles staging.
waters noted for medicinal virtues: best natur-
al hot mineral water bath In State. Round
trip from San Francisco only IS 50. Take
Tfburon ferry daily at 1880 a. or go D. m
Rates 50 day or s12 a week References any
guest OF the past nine years Patrona9e Of
1904 unprecedented. Information at PECK
INFORMATION BUREAU, IL Montgomery ST.,
Bryan's Bureau. 80 MONTGOMERY ST. or OF T. r.
MULGREW. Skaggs, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22

was the subject of an address by the
Rev. A. M. Shaw of Asbury Methodist
Church South ofOakland delivered yester-
day before the Methodist ministers as
sembled at the Central Methodist Church
on Mission street. "Since churches as
sumed the form of a coherent catholic
institution" he said, "her ministry has
produced four types of preachers-the
priest, reformer, evangelist and pastor.
Under the priest division the sacer-
dotal element predominates. Inc DOC
tripal element comes under the re-
former division, the emotional element
is appealed to by the evangelist ana
character building is the great work
of the pastor
"It is no longer the chief business or
the preacher to seek converts from
without the church as formerly, but
rather to build the character OF those
within the parish, especially to care FOR
the children. The work of character
building must be carried forward on
two lines-frst, we must develop the
individual, and second we must create
such conditions in society as VIII be
conducive to intellectual and spiritual
growth"
Before the Presbyterian Ministers,
who met at $40 Sacramento street yes
terday, Rev. G. F. Fitch Of Shanghai,
China, spoke Of the work and hard
ships of the missionary in the heathen
country, where the speaker has spent
several years. He will give an address
to the congregation of the Trinity
Methodist Church next Sunday.
At the weekly session of the Con-
gregational Preachers in the Y. M c. A.
building yesterday, j. G. Westerberg
spoke of his work on San Francisco s
Barbary Coast. The other speakers
were Rev. H Gulick. Rev. L. III. Hallock
and the members of the association.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
To Repeat ~rhe Ten virein..v

"The Ten Virgins" the sacred can
tata by Alfred r. Gaul, will be repeated
at the Alhambra Theater Thursday,
August "a, by the local talent of the
Christian Endeavor Amos Cain will
take the leading part and tell in song
the story of THE Ten Virgins" He will
be supported by three soloists, Miss
Millie Flynn, Miss C. Decker Cox and
A. A. Macurda, and chorus of 200
voices. The cantata was produced last
Thursday evening to a crowded house
and 1t is to be repeated by request The
proceeds are to be used to defray the
expenses of the Christian Missionary
Convention, which is being held In the
city at the present time.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
REV. A. M. SHAW SPEAKS.

Tells of Need of Developing Intellectual
Growth in Individuals.
Character, the Preachers Work."
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
Aqua
CALIENTE
SPRINGS

For rest. health and pleasure. scenery ana
climate. The nearest hot sulphur springs 20
San Francisco; sure cure for asthma, rheumA-
tism, malaria. kidney. liver and stomach COM
plants Hot plunges. tub baths and the
largest mineral water swimming tank In ths
states all baths free TO zuestss trained mas
seurs and swimming teacher. No staging
Rates. s12 to s14 per week: special TO Fam
ilies. THEO. RICHARDS. Aqua Calients. So
noma County. Cal, or PECKS BUREAU. II
Montgomery ST.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22
LAxEPoRT ANp BARTLEr,r sPRINss
SUMMIT HOTEL, santa Cruz Mt...

Altitude 1900 feet. Open all the year Long
distance telephone. daily mail All kinds OF
enjoyable family resort Rates. hotel. cottages
and tents. So, $40 and $12 per week SPECIAL
to families and clubs. Free bus to All trains
PEcKS BUREAU. II MONTGOMERY ST. s. f.
c.. NJ DUER. Prop. Wrfghts Cal
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-22

REDWOOD RETREAT-Buflt among
beautiful groves. The finest location In santa
Home cooking. swimming tank and Other
amusements- Rates 81 and $S per week. Book-
let AZ Peeks Bureau or mailed. Phone or adj