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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
MORE WIVES
NEW YORK POLICE CLAIM DIS.
covERY OF TWO OTHER
HocH VICTIMS.

New York, Feb. 6.-The police an
nounced today that they had discov-
cred two more women whom Johann
Hoch had married. One Of them Is
Mrs. Minnie Westphal, Jersey City,
whom Hoch is said to have married in
1898 under the name Of William Fred
erick Bessing. According to the po-
lice Hoch made her acquaintance
through newspaper advertisement
and got 5000 belonging to her. The
name of the other woman Is not dis
closed but the police say Hoch mar
ried her in 1897 and secured 5000.
Return of Hoch Delayed.
Chicago, Feb. 6. - Wives of johann
Hoch who live in Chicago and the vi
cinity must wait few days before see
ing the mooth-spoken bigamist.
The local police department has re
ceived q message from Detective LOT
tlls, who went to New York to bring
Hoch back. that he would be unable ,te
leave the eastern city before tomorrow
afternoon. and would not arrive II
Chicago until Wednesday afternoon OF
evening.
Hoch did little talking yesterday
only reaffirnaing that 1t was all mis-
take to suppose him SO numerouslJ
married and that 1t all would be
Strengthened out as soon as he reached
Chicago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
ClTY'S MINES
DEs MONIES MAY WORK COAL
FIELDS UNDER cITv
PARKS.

Des molnes, Feb. e-The city Of Des
Moines has assets valued at several
hundred thousands of dollars which
may be worked for municipal benefit.
Underlying the parks of Des Moines.
especially Union park. which contains
over 100 acres, magnificent coal depos.
it's have been discovered.
For years this has been left un.
touched and has never entered into the
consideration of the value Of the prop.
erty The recent endeavor on the
part of local coal operators to secure
the coal rights under Union park has
started the board of part commission
ers thinking. and as result, the min.
ing of the coal either by municipal la
Dor or by local corporation which
will pay to the city a royalty may be
brought about
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
Stocknlen May
Lose Passes
Report That Railroads Will
Abolish the System of
Giping Shippers
Tickets.

Des Moines, Feb. 6-Information has
come out Of Chicago to the effect that
the stock shippers pass Is again to be
withdrawn.
This time the new rule will require
shippers to buy their tickets to accom-
pany their stock to market; but they
will be given receipt for the money
they pay for the ticket which will be
honored for equal rebate at the place
of destination when presented by the
man to whom issued.
The new rule. it is said, will go into
effect March /.
It may form an interesting subject
of discussion oy the meat growers at
morrow.
1t is understood to be the usual
claim which Is used to sustain the
new rule-abuse of the shippers pass
privilege by patrons Of the roads.
Object to Free Rides.
The railroads profess to entertain NO
objection to transporting free the real
owners of the stock shipped; they de
clare that the owners do not accom-
pany the stock but send their friends
who thus get free ride. 1t also is
I claimed that SO short is the time con
sumed in the haul and SO excellent is
the care. given by the roads to the
stock that 1t is not necessary for the
/ owner or shipper to have an agen
with the animals
The law passed by the last genera
assembly, of Iowa appears to require
railroads to issue passes to shippers O.
stock; whether 1t can be applied tt
shipments to points outside the state
is doubtful.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
Death Ends
His Disgrace
Heart Trouble Causes De.
mise of Banker c. 7.
Beckwith, Victim of
Mrs. Chadwick.

Oberlin, O., Feb. &C. T. Beckwith,
president of the defunct Citizens Ma.
tional bank of Oberlin, and chief wit.
ness against Cassie L. Chadwick, died
last night after two days Of uncon.
sciousness For several days he re-
fused food, declaring that he wanted
to die. His dealings with Mrs. Chad
wick brought ruin to himself and his
bank.
Beckwith was 65 years old. On De
cember IA the federal grand jury in
Cleveland returned five indictments
against Beckwith upon the charge OF
violating the national banking laws in
connection with the loans made to Mrs
Chadwick by the Citizens National
bank Of Oberlin.
Death Result Of Heart Trouble.
From the day of his arrest, Beck
with's health failed rapidly as a result
of worry over his troubles. Death, II
| it said, resulted directly from heart
trouble.
The death Of President Beckwitt
may materially weaken the cases o1
| forgery and conspiracy now charged
against Mrs. Chadwick.
1t was expected that Beckwith NwoulG
be the star witness in her prosecution
His deposition or affidavit cannot be
used, 1t is said.
List of Creditors Filed.
Cleveland, o., Feb. g. Receives
Loeser filed a list of the creditors 0
Mrs. Chadwick together with th'
amount due. each. as far as known, IL
the United States bankruptcy court, to
! day. While it is understood, unofi
cially, that Mrs. Chadwick's debts will
aggregate close to ,$2,000,O00, tn,
4 claims thus far presented to the re
ceiver foot up only s63,300. The lis
as filed today shows that the sums du,
the big creditors are unknown.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
THROWS BOMB
coMERFoRD PRESENTS BILL OF
DETAILED CHARGES OF
GRAFT.

Springfield, ILL.,. Feb. 6. - Represent
ative Frank D. Comerford, author of
the charges of corruption that precipi.
tated the legislative investigation now
in progress. gave his fellow solons to
day still greater shock when he at
tempted to read what he called bill
particulars, reinforcing his attack and
giving charges in detail far more
sweeping. The committee declined to
hear the document read.
Promise Full Investigation.
After deliberation the committee an
nounced that full stigation will
be made of everything touched upon in
the bill. A heated wrangle ensued
Comerford intimating bad faith and an
attempt to "whitewash" the case and
shield the alleged offenders.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
SENATOR ALLISON SAYS He
HOPES PRESIDENTS IDEA
WILL BE FOLLOWED.
CORRECT THE TARIF F
There is No Demand Says Veteran
Iowa Law Maker. for Revision, But
Few Wrong Schedules Can Be
Made Right.
tBY HAROLD ]. MAHIN.1
Washington Bureau Of the Courier.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 6.
Senator William B. Allison, in an in
terview today said: II am strongly in
favor Of legislation giving the govern.
ment more power over railroad rates.
/ do not know If the senate can pass
one this session but i hope the house
will. as this might do away with the
necessity Of an extra session.
Senator Allison does not entirely ap.
prove Of the Esch.T Townsend bill He
thinks some notifications are advisa,
BILE. Everybody Is opposed to private
cars, terminals and other discrimina.
tions, he says, but interstate com,
merce has grown SO much that 1t
needs some government regulation as
suggested by the President. He would
like to see the question settled as
early as possible. The railroads can
help and they appreciate the need OF
some legislation.
Would Correct Tariff.
Senator Allison also favors some
changes in the tariff saying:
There is a demand in my part OF
lthe country for corrections in the
tariff. I would not call 1t revision be
cause !. don't find any one In the re
publican party who wants the tariff
question opened for general revision
/ The necessary changes can be made
quickly at the next session Of congress
! without disturbance to business. This
/ is largely question of agreement
among localities. All that is needed
hare the corrections in the law which
time has shown to be necessary II
Must Cut Expens es.
In regard to the deficit he said:
1.-THE only thing to do is to cut dowr
! the expenses. Taxation can't be In
creased and there Is no hope for in
/ creased revenue. 1t is said a lowe
4 tariff would Increase the revenue bu
lit. does lot always act that way. Tht
4 deficit must be met with retrench
ment."
:. Erie President Against Bill.
New York, Feb. b.6.-President Under
wood Of the Erie Railroad compan.
i has sent out a circular to the stock
holders of that corporation in whicl
he says it would be serious mistak
to have a bill passed authorizing tn
lAIOI SI1SO NoAA hSiSS SoA14AAAooASAA w IA
rates for transportation.
4 Rules for Debate on Bill.
/ Washington, D. c.. Feb. g. Unde
] instructions Of the republican caucu
the house committee on rules toda
agreed on a rule to govern the consid
Grafton OF the railroad rate bill in tn
4. house. The rule provides for a genera
debate beginning at II o'clock Tuesda
the vote to be taken at p. M, Thurs
day The time of the debate is to b
I equally divided between the two side
respectively controlled by Hepburn c
Iowa and Dayey Of Louisiana.
1, Party Vote on Motion.
When the rule was reported to tn
house the previous question was o
dered by vote of III to 140. Th
democrats with the exception Of Gain
}. of Tennessee voted solidly against tn
, motion. Southwich of New York wa
. the only republican voting with th
democrats.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
ARMY RULES
THREATENED lNsURREcTIoN IN
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC
NEARs END.

Buenos Ayres, Feb. 6.-Colonel Cal.
aza has started for Cordova with 500
government troops. 1T is stated that
Colonel Delecruza, commanding the ar
tillery there. has been killed The lead.
ers of the insurrection at Cordoba have
offered to submit on condition that
their lives will be spared but Presi.
dent Quintana replied that their sur.
render must be unconditional.
Martial Law Declared.
Washington, Feb. g. Minister
Beaupre at, Buenos Ayres, In cable
gram to the state department today
says tranquility has been restored
there and martial law has been pro.
claimed in the republic for thirty days
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
STORM BELT
A WIDE ONE
lcE,sNow AND sLEET INTERRUPT
COMMUNICATION EAST AND
SOUTH.
ATLANTIC COAST FRIGID
Nearly Every New England Port Is Ice
Locked - Conditions in South Worst
Since the Civil War - Outlook Is
For Continuation Of Cold Weather,

New York, Feb. g.. - With miles Of
residence streets in the upper part of
Manhattan Island and in Brooklyn,
piled high with snow banks, the dis
comfort which the people Of New York
have experienced from the bad weather
recently was increased today when the
snow storm which began last evening
was changed into heavy fall Of rain
and sleet.
Transportation Lines Crippled.
Travel by surface and elevated lines
is much impeded owing to slippery
rails and numerous minor accidents
have occurred A huge field Of floating
ice still fills portions Of the rivers and
the harbor and delays travel by ferry.
Nearly every port on the New Eng
land coast is securely ice blocked and
shipping is tied up. Marine men say
the ice conditions have never been so
bad within their recollection.
Shell Fish Famine.
It is believed there will be famine
Connecticut growers.
Light Ship In Danger.
The Nantucket Shoals light ship,
which became imprisoned in the ice
off Mishaum port, Buzzards' Bay, late
last night, is in dangerous position.
A wireless message was received at
the Newport, R. L., station today asking
that help be sent her.
At Philadelphia and vicinity severe
rain, snow and sleet storms prevail and
all kinds Of transportation is badly
handicapped. @
Worst Since Civil War.
Louisville, KY, Feb. g. Far reach
ing Interruptions to communicable in
the south seldom paralleled except dur
ing the civil war resulted today from
the widespread sleet. Atlanta and Ma
con, Ca. Montgomery, Ala, and other
points are completely cut off from the
world by the severing of telegraph and
telephone wires.
Outlook for Continued Cold.
Washington, d. c., Fec. 6. - The
weather bureal announced today that
the outlook is for continued cold
weather over large part Of the
United States. Zero weather extends
as far south as Oklahoma and the Da.
kotas reported 20 to 80 degrees below
zero this morning At Valentine, Neb.,
thermometers registered 80 degrees
below.
Storm Travels Northeast.
The snow and sleet storm which cen
tered yesterday morning in the lower
mississippi valley states has Travelled
rapidly northeastward while the cold
snap continues undiminished in the
northwest and in the Missouri valley
There are signs of moderation In AS
sinniboia
Five Men Drowned.
Cambridge, Md, Feb. 6. - Five men
were drowned today in Hooper's straits
while attempting to reach shore from
ice bound oyster vessels.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
WILL EDIT THE coMMoNER.
Richard L. Metcalfe. Editor In Chief
Of Omaha WorId.HeraId Chances.

Lincoln, Neb Feb. 6.-Chas. w.
Bryan, business manager Of the Com
moner of which his brother, William J.
Bryan is the editor, has issued state
ment to the effect that on May / Rich
ard L. Metcalfe for several years edi.
tor in chief of the Omaha World Ter.
aid would leave that paper and come
to Lincoln as associate editor of the
Commoner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
MINERS REoUME WORK.
German Coal Workers End Strike
BeIoian Strike General.

Berlin. Feb. 6.-Two or three thou.
sand coal miners who struck in the ST.
lesian district returned to work yester-
day believing that the government bill
now in preparation will readjust their
relations with their employers.
General Strike In Belgium.
Charleroi, Belgium, Feb. Ga gen.
e,al strike of coal miners began here
today. Many of the collieries are
c.-.Bed down.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
CHILDREN ARE suFFocATED.
Home Catches Fire and Both Die Be
fore Aid Arrives.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 6. - Leo Os.
oskie. aged 2 years and his baby
brother James. aged 2 months, children
Of shipyard laborer, were suffocated
to death by smoke Sunday in their
home at Wyandotte. The children
had been left alone in their beds in
the kitchen when the house caught on
fire from the stove. An uncle of the
children carried out their bodies after
the firemen had begun to fight the
flames which destroyed the house.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
. THE WEATHER.. 4

Iowa-Part1y cloudy tonight and
Tuesday with probably snow in the
west, Colder in the east and warmer
in the extreme west tonight. Warmer
in the west and central portions Tues
day
Illinois Generally fair tonight and
Tuesday. Colder tonight.
Local Weather.
Nine o'clock last night !. IA above
Seven o'clock this morning zero
Two o'clock this afternoon lie above
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
TAlLoRs HOLD MEETING.
First National Convention In Twelve
Years Opens Today.

n,oomington. III. Feb. 6. The first
natiornI convention of the Journey
men Toiiors' union in twelve years
opened here todav. The session was
devoted to perfectine nermanent or
eanization and hearing the reports Of
the officers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
MARRIED MANY YEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. s. Pasett Of Keo-
.suk Celebrate sixty-First Anniversary.

Keokuk, Feb. 6. -(speciaD Today
Is the sixty-f1rst wedding anniversary
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos S. Pagett Of
1927 Fulton street who were married
In Ohio in 1874, came to Keokuk in
1855 and made this city their home
ever since. Mr.. Pagett is 81 years OF
-ege and his wife is n. Both are very
Feeble. But one child was born to them
and it died in 1S49 Of the cholera at the
sse of years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
CHAMPION SHOOTER DEAD.

sergt. Thomas j. Dolan Of New York
Militia, Passes Away.
New York, Feb. 6. - Commissary
Sergeant Thomas ]. Dolan Of the
Twelfth regiment Of the New York
National Guard, champion rifle shot of
the world, is dead today aged So.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
WERE BOUND 10 MARRY.

So Fathers OF Boy Of 1e and Girl Of
is Gave Their Consent.
Chillicothe, Mo-, Feb. GA marriage
license was issued last week to Rollie
Day, aged 10. and Ulma Price, aged Is.
Their fathers gave consent, saying
they were determined to marry and
the easiest way out was to let them
do It
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
HELD FOR KILLING FATHER.
octogenarian at Vienna, ILL.,, Found
With His Throat Cut.

Vienna, ILL.,. Feb. 6. w. Y. Dunn,
aged 80 years, was found at his home
near Goreville with his throat cut Sun
day. He and two sons were living to-
gether. One of them. Charles F. Dunn
has been arrested for the crime.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
sERvIAN CABINET OUT.
Ministry Organized in December 1904
Resiqns Today.

Belgrade, Feb. 6. The cabinet
formed December IL. 1904 under the
premiership of M. Pasies has resigned
because of court intrigues against the
premier.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
STEAMER CAUGHT IN ICE.
The "Iowa," Lake Carrier, is Held
on Lake.

Chicago, Feb. 6.--After battling with
the ice for hours and almost succeed
ing in making the harbor the steamer
Iowa" of the Goodrich line, Captain
Cornelius McCauley in command.
which left Milwaukee Saturday night
In the face of southeast gale was
forced to give up the struggle and with
her passengers and crew now Hes fast
but safe in the immense windrows two
miles south of Lake View crib.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
BREWING PLANT WILL BE
ESTABLISHED in 0TTUMWA
MERCHANTS BANKRUPT.
WeIch Bros. Of Waterloo, File Petition
In Federal Court at Dubuque.

Dubuque. Feb. g. 6-(special- Welch
Bros, Of Waterloo dry goods mer-
chants, filed a petition in bankruptcy
in the federal court today Their liza
bilities are $4,000 and their assets.
$4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
BIRMINGHAM HAS FIRE
LOSS OF $4,000 TODAY
OPPOSES PLAN.

Chancellor Eastern University Objects
to Parade Of College Men.
New York, Feb. 6.-In an address to
undergraduates Chancellor MacCrack.
en-, Of New York university, today ex.
pressed himself as opposed to the plan
to have college men in the inaugural
parade at Washington.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
RUNAWAY STREET CAR.
One Man Killed and Ten Injured a,
Portland, Oregon.

Portland, Ore. Feb. 6.-An unknown
man was killed and ten persons were
injured today in a runaway street car
on one Of the main streets here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-02-07
CELEBRATE Big SNOWFALL.
Mayor at Tunice, Miss, Orders Saloons
Open All NiqF1t.

Tunice, Miss, Feb. GA big snow
fall, an unusual thing in this region
was Sunday celebrated by the resi-
dents Of Tunice. The population
turned out en- masse in rabbit hunt
ing carnival. For the convenience Of
the merry-maker the mayor ordered
the saloons to keep open all night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-04
New Ordinance is Considered
by Committee.
NO CONCLUSION AVNOUN ED
Executive Session Held After Repre-.
sen.atives of Merchants Had Hear
ine--Resular Session of the Common
Council Tonight.

The m2rlW: committee nf tie city
council spent some time last nigh: cnn-
sidering an ordinance presented by
representatives OF the City Market
Association. tho organization recently
formed by The merchants who hav,.
rented stalls i'll The market. Several
Merchants who dc not propose TO 20
into the market were also on hand
ana there was 4 lengthy discussion OF
The situation from every point of view
Tho market association ordinance
was drawn with the view cf protecting
The market. and if il is passed by tn"
council il Will practically stop tho sale
of fresh meats. fish AMI other mark
etahlc stuff within the market district
during markc, hours
After The discussion the committee
%cat into executive session and ar
rived AT Il decision No information
was given out for publication. hut It
is understood that il was decided To
recommend the ordinance to The
council.
The common council meets in r,gu-
lar session tonight and the market or.
'linnnce will he taken up with The re-
ports Of committees.
Numerous matters for the proposed
repairs and improvements to the .,ty
hall. drawn by City Engineer pcarse,
will probably lie submitted
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-04
TOAsTs AND speakers
ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE BANQUET.
Numerous Distinguished Guests Have
Accepted Invitations to Attend Fri
day Night. 6nf.n

The entertainment committee CT the
Chamber Of Commerce. in charge of
he arrangements for the annual 5aE
Inel To he held AT Hotcl Warwick fri
lay night. has announced the list ur
'cas,s and speakers as follows
Oar Near Friends Orr Guests
!. G.. Garrett.
Our Birthday Cclchration-Thc
Observation-Disclosures S. II. Buxton
Our Prcscrvers Tho Ductors"--S
". HohSon, NJ. d.
Our Mcniiors-The Clergy. w.
Porter, D. ID.
Our Rclancc-'rhc Lawyers" &C.
Aylett Ashby Ill. II.
Our Dear Oncs-The Ladies'
j !in Garland Pollard.
Among tho ou, of-lown guests VIII,
have ACCEPTED invitations 10 tho han.
Guet are:
Senator Thomas S. Marin. Judge
william. ii. Mann. j. Taylor l;llyson.
Congressman John Lamb, X. 6. South
gate. Of Norfolk. and c. S. Sherwood.
IF Portsmouth. Tho representatives
of The State of Minnesota. who will
attend The launching OF The hattlcship
# that name which occurs here On he
lay following have also nccr invited
20 DC. present.
Several members of the chamber
nlcd Il complain with The president and
secretary yesterday because Two Of lie
speakers for the banquet arc not mem
hers Of he body. Al Il recent meeting.
The chamber adopted Il resolution TO
he effect that no resident OF Newport
News. except tho mayor he an in
ritcd CUES. at the banquet.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-04
Ready For Commissioning.

The final preparations for The COM
mssioning of the now arnorrd rruis-
cr Maryland which will take plare at
the :;hipyard here about the middle of
This mcnth. arc now in progress. Tho
smaller guns for the cruiser have ar
rived 1T the yard and they will be
mounted on her m a few days
a hoard of survey is now nj work M
the vessel testing her hull anil machiii-
cry This will be the last test given
tie Maryland before She is commits
s;cncd anu for that reason it will he n
most rigid enc.
The Grow for the Maryland has hccn
ass embed in Norfolk at the naval
'lrainins station and will lie transferred
10 th. cruiser here when she is, ronl-
lnisSioncd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-04
REV. B. F. BLACK RESIGNS
POPULAR PASTOR OF N. N. CHRIS
TlAN CHURCH TO LEAVE.
Becomes General Secretary Of Rail-
way Y. M. c. A. at Memphis, Tenn,
on May His Successor.

Rev. Il. f. Black, the popular pastor
II the Newport News Christian
church. has rendered his resignation
TO the congregation, to take effect on
May |. Mr.. Black. who has been
pastor OF the church for several years
and who has made many friends
among the people in all walks of life,
leaves the city to accept the general
iecrctaryship of the Consolidated
street Railway Y. NJ. c. a. at Mem.
phiS Tenn.
The Newport News Christian church
IS under the charge OF the Christian
Missionary Association, which will at
once provide II successor To MIR.
Black
IL is understood that Rev MIR. Bry-
ant. nalivc of the Valley of Virginin
and graduate Of Elon College, NOrth
Carolina, will be assigned To The
charge.