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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
THE PRODUCERS OIL AssoclA-
TioN APPEALS TO THREE
GOVERNORS
.CUMMINS GETS LETTER
The OH Producers Of the sunflower
State Declare That the Standard Oil
Company is Still Practlcins Its Old
Tricks - Letters Are Sent Broad
cast.

Cherryyale, Kas., Dec. 4.-The Kan
sas OIL Producers association, through
its com mittee on legislation, has adj
dressed to Governor Folk of Missouri,
Governor Deneen of Illinois, Governor
Pattison of Ohio, Governor Cummins
Of Iowa, a letter urging the passage of
state laws regulating the freight rate
on oil. The letter says:
'In the name of the producers and
refners of petroleum in the state of
Kansas We address you in regard to a
matter which vitality concerns every
consumer of oil within the boundaries
of your state.
For about nine months the maxi
mum freight rate law and anti-discrim-
ination law, have been in operation In
this state. The results have been imme-
diate and of immense value. Our
freight rates have moved the oil. No
attempt to avoid them has been made
In Kansas. If the railroads in Kansas
can carry the oil at these prices the
railroads In your state can do the same,
These laws have caused great re-.
duction in the cost of refined oils to the
consumer; and in this way they have
saved the citizens OF our common
wealth hundreds of thousands of dol
lars during the last few months.
"The anti-discrimination law means
simply square deal for the small man.
1t can work hardship on no one who is
desirous of fair competition. When
enforced it makes 1t practically impos-
sible for a greatsconcern in your state
to sell commodities at high price in
one community and low price in an
!, other, thereby compelling one section
! of the state to pay the cost of ruinous
( competition temporarily in another por.
ton IN order to crush local competition
in the latter section.
National Legislation Desired.
I'VE desire national legislation in
regard to these subjects, and that will
come perhaps after a long and bitter
contest. In the meantime, however
/ we sincerely hope to see every west
ern state adopt laws upon these mat
| ters.
"We are aware of the power Of the
greatest trust in the world, but dur.
ing the present year we have seen a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05

until the train reached here, when Po-
liceman Sturgeon attempted to secure
her. The moment he opened the door
she fired, and the officers life was
saved by button on his coat which
DETECTED the bullet
j. E. Bunnell, a passenger, assisted
by Sheriff Walsh. thea made second
advance on the imDrovised fort The
moment he turned the knob of the
door Mrs Berry fred through the
traasom, the bullet making three holes
in Bunnell's hat. A second shot
wounded him on the wrist.
The passengers in the meantime had
fed from TIE car and the train crew
side tracked it with MIS- Berry in COM
piete possession.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
NO SENSATION.

Mrs. Chadwick Falls to Make n Good
Promise to Reveal Important Facts.
Cleveland, o., Dec. 4--Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwick was taken into the federal
bankruptcy court today upon her own
request for the purpose of completing
her testimony as to some of her finan-
ecial dealings. Although she recently
stated. that she could reveal certain
facts Of importance, nothing of that
nature dad was th ntnusnI Mrs ou1 ana ins
condition bordering on collapse from
heart trouble.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
PER KlNS
WILL QUIT .
VICE PRESIDENT OF NEW YORK
LIFE WILL RESIGN
NEAT APRIL

New York, Dec. 4. - The Evening
Post, today says:
George w. Perkins will retire from
the vice presidency of the New York
Life and from the Craftsmanship Of its
finance committee at the coming elec-
ton, in April 1906. A friend Of Per-
kins declared today that this step had
been taken at the suggestion Of J..
Pierpont Morgan and the decision
would be formally announced very
soon."
EIdrldee on Stand.
George D. Eldridge, vice president
and actuary Of the Mutual Reserve
Life Insurance company, was the first
witness before the insurance investi-
eating committee today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
CABINET OUT
ADVISERS OF BRITISH KING GIVE
UP THEIR OFFICES
TOGETHER

London, Dec. 4.-Premier Balfour
visited King Edward at Buckingham
Palace this afternoon and 1t is under.
stood, rendered the resignation of the
cabinet.
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman has
been summoned to an interview with
the king forthwith. 1t is expected that
the official announcement of the resig-
nation of the ministry and the kings
acceptance Of the resignation will be
published tonight.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
NEW REFORM
ON RAILW AY
NEW YORK CENTRAL FoRBIDs
SUNDAY CARD PLAYING ON
TRAINS

New York, Dec. 4.-Orders have
been issued by the New York Central
for the moral reform Of passengers
and sleeping car porters on limited
and express trains. Passengers must
not play cards on Sundays, even soli-
taire being forbidden.
No passenger in sleeping car or
chair car may take a drink of anything
stronger than water. Porters being
forbidden to serve drinks in these cars,
passengers must go to the cafe or din
ing car when thirsty. Dining cars be-
ing attached only at meal hours and
cafe cars being barred to women. they
cannot obtain even a bottle of ginger
ale or mineral water
Porters Lose Many Tips.
Porters are not allowed to brush off
the clothes of passengers save in vesti-
bules of cars. AS a majority of pas
sengers refuse to walk to the vesti-
bules porters lose large number of
tips and a colored wave of protest is
rising from New York to Chicago.
Passengers from the west on the
Central's limited arriving Sunday felt
the fleets of the rule. One of them
said: "To while away the tiresome
hours began playing solitaire. In
a few minutes porter informed me
that card playing on Sunday was
against the rules, really an old rule
but just now ordered enforced. The
light was too dim for reading, SO had
nothing to do but look out of the win
dow hour after hour"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Washington Bureau Of the Courier,

Washington Bureau Of the Courier,
Washington, D. c., Dec. q, 1905.
The recent exposures of land frauds,
and numerous charges Of loose and
expensive practices in regard to the
public lands have awakened wide
spread attention to our land laws. and
a demand has grown up for an over
hauling in that direction. All the
western states are interested in this
matter and members of congress from
that section have been giving much
study to the subject. Among them
Representative Lacey of Iowa has been
especially active. He recently called
on the President and exchanged views
with the chief executive as to the nee
ess1ty OF remodelling the land laws
He especially advocates a repeal of the
the timber and stone act. The secre-
tary OF the interior has been urgently
recommending this repeal for several
years, and Mr.. Lacey, as chairman Of
the house committee on public lands Is
in hearty accord with the secretary.
1t is claimed that many Of the al
legged land frauds are directly traceable
to the defects in the timber and stone
acts. Among the causes that has hith-
erto operated to keep the timber and
stone laws in force has been the fear
that repeal would considerably re-
duce the receipts for irrigation, as this
fund is largely maintained from the re-
ceipts of public land sales. While not
directly opposing irrigation, Mr.. Lacey
expresses himself by saying such a re-
duction was not to be very greatly re-
GREETED. He said: IF it were not for
the fact that large gums Of money
which would otherwise have gone into
the general funds of the treasury have
been covered into this special reclama-
ton funds, there would have not been
SO large a treasury deficit"
Extensive Land Frauds.
The alleged land frauds have extend
ed into almost every state and terri
tory where public lands still remain,
and while some notable convictions for
participation in them have been Sc
cured, it is felt that such frauds could
not have been committed had it not
been for the loose construction of the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
ALLEGED REBEL GOES FREE.
Cuban Law Makes Congressman Guer
ra Exempt From Arrest.

Havana, Dec. A. Congressman
Guerra, who has been missing for sew
eral days. and who, it is alleged, has
been trying to organize an insurrec-
tionary movement, appeared in the
town of Pinar Del Rio yesterday with
two companions. The latter were ar
rested, arraigned and released on bail
The congressman is exempt from ar
rest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05

AOSiSi0tui q OpSu0u ILLS dlLSIllOOA.
A recess was taken until evening,
when Governor LaFollette will
read his message.
Madison. Wis, Dec. 4.-Governor
LaFollette Is the grand riddle Of Wis
consin politics today A persistent ru-
NOR was current late last night that he
would return at once his commission as
United States senator, but the report
cannot be verified. The state legisla-
ture which Mr.. LaFollette has sum-
moned in extraordinary session con-
vened this afternoon, but the
specific purpose Of the call Is secret
in possession Of the governor and per-
haps not more than half dozen of his
close lieutenants, to begin out only
when he reads his message tonight.
Fewer than dozen out-of-town pol
iticians and legislatures are in the
city, fact which In itself describes q
political situation unprecedented in
the state. Even LaFollette's own
friends are at sea respecting his In
tentions and the only gossip is contri-
buted by politicians who denounce the
special session venture as deal in pol
itical futures.
Interest centers In Message.
Interest centers in Governor La Fol
lettes message to the assembly This
message was sent to the printer at
o'clock Sunday afternoon, but has
been guarded with great secrecy II
it deals with the United States senator
ship one or beth branches of the legis
latllre may pass a resolution demand
ing that the governor accept or de
cline the senatorship at once before
any action is taken on other legislat
i've matters!
The assembly Is pro-LaFollette, but
the senate is disposed to be hostile tc
the administration. Senator Rogers OF
Milwaukee is reported to have prepar
ed a resolution calculated to force the
senatorial issue and doubtless 1T will
be pushed If the governor shows dis
position to jockey with the senator
ship.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
FIFIY-NINTH CONGRESS
HOLDS FIRST SESSION
GIRLS WOUNDS FATAL.

Nettie May Rogers of Waverly, ILL.,,
Killed by Her Lover.
/. = ~ y y ** " y = = =
: Springfield, Ill.,, Dec. 4.-Nettie '
q May Rogers Of WaverIy, ILL.,, who
y was shot November 19, by her
y lover Clement Gray, died today. !"
y Gray, after woundlng the woman,
: committed suicide.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
FACES MURDER CHARGE.

Chicago Election Clerks Victim Dies
From Injuries.
Chicago, H., Dec 4.-County Com.
missioner John v. Kopf, who was
stabbed Tuesday by George Roberts,
an election clerk in the thirteenth
ward, died of his wound at Grace hos
pital yesterday afternoon. Roberts is
under arrest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
INDICTED ALDERMAN DIES.
Dropsy Claims Charles Cooke, Mil
Maukee Politician.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 4.-Charles
Cooke, a former alderman of the
fourth ward Of this city and against
whom seven indictments for alleged
grating were returned by recent
grand juries died Sunday. Cooke
was at one time u pcwer in po.iti., II
this eily and wss repeatedly elected
to the CON mon council from the
fourth ward, Ile was democrat.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
kAlsER's. PHYSICIAN DIES.

Professor Won LenthoId, Surgeon Gen.
eral of German Army, is Dead.
Berlin, Dec. 4. - Professor DR.. Won
Leuthold, surgeon general Of the army
and the emperors body physician, died
here today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
RUSSlA'S PREDlClMENT IS
GROWING NOR, SERlOIIs
BUSINESS is SEIZED.

Troubles Of Accused soapmaker, Hoff-
heimer are Increasing.
* Chicago, Dec. 4.--Judse Rethea =
today appointed receiver for the
Hoffheimer Soap Co., the concern
y operated by s. w. Hoffheimer, who =
was arrested on charge Of fraud. I"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
GROVE ON TRIAL.

Alleged K1dnaPer Is to be Tried for
Shooting Officer.
Omaha, Neb., Dec. A. - Pat Grove
was today placed on trial on the
charge of shooting with intent to kill
Patrolman Jackson on the night Of
September 6.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
FOR
STRONG LAW
SIXTH DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN
is ACTIVE Il THE MATTER
OF LAND FRAUDS
WOULD MAKE CHANGES

Major Lacey Desires to Sec Amend.
ments Enacted That Will Make the
Timber and Stone Acts Practicable
and Will Prevent Grating, such as
Has Been Discovered Recently.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05
WISCONSIN LEGISLATORS DO
NOT KNOW THEIR GOVERN
oR's INTENTIONS
SPECIAL SESSION is ON
Tho Members OF the Wisconsin Gen.
eral Assembly Gather at the Call Of
the Governor and VIII Listen to la
FoIIette's Message Tonight - AS
sembIy is Pro-LaFolIette.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 4. - The
special session of the Wisconsin
legislature opened this afternoon.
A recess was taken until evening,
when Governor LaFollette will
read his message.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05

Iowa Congressman Presents Bill
Providing for an Amendment to the
\ Present Panama Law-senate Ad.
journs After Short Session, in
Honor of Late Senator Platt of Con-
necticut.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05

Washington, D. G., (special)-
Congressman Cousins introduced
a bill this afternoon to repeal the
bankruptcy law. Senator Dolli-
yer will introduce a similar oil in
the senate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05

Continued on Page So
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05

Washington, D. c., Dec. 4-The first
session of the fifty-ninth congress con-
yened today at noon. Vice President
Fairbanks called the senate to order,
while the house was called to order
by Clerk Mcdowell
i At 1920 the senate adjourned as a
mark of respect to the memory of the
late Senator Platt, Of Connecticut.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-05

Continued on Page 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
SOME OIL NOTES.

On the east side Of the Folsom
district in this county, the South
Penn Company has drilled its test
on the G. B. Orr farm 30 feet into
the Gordon sand and has light
show Of oil
In the Kincheloe district, in Lew
is county, the Hope Gas Company
and Louis Bennett have drilled their
No. 2 on the ]. A. White farm
through the fifth sand and since Civ
ing it shot have show for a 25
barrel producer. No. 3 on the same
farm has been drilled into the same
formation and has filed up $500
feet with fluid. 1t will be given a
shot.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
ISAY

That you can make more money
in East Clarksburg in the next FIVE
years than any other town in West
Virginia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
THE Y. NJ. c. A. STAR COURSE.

One of the most entertaining and
attractive numbers of the Y. NJ. G..
A. Star Course occurs on Thursday
evening at the Traders Grand opera
house at 500 O'Clock. In the COM
ing 0 fthe Morphet- Stephenson Co.,
magicians and musicians, a rare
treat is promised the holders Of the
course tickets. This company has
been on the platform for years and
have established most enyiable
reputation. Their work is of the
highest order and entertain and
amuse the audience from beginning
to end. Their work on the musical
glasses, Russian bells, saxaphone and
other musical novelties make up one
continuous surprise for the audience.
The Star Course committee is to be
congratulated upon the variety Of
the star course talent. Not only
win the grown folks be highly pleas
ed with the number, but The child
rem will find it most delightful en-
tertainment. In order to give the
children of the city, not in the fam
lies who hold star course tickets a
chance to hear the Morphet-Steph-
enson Co, special school children
tickets are on sale at the Y. M. G.
4. and Sturm & Wilson's drug
store for half price. This Is for the
matinee which was at first proposed.
There win be but one performance
Of The Morphet-Stephenson CO..
that at 500 p. m, al the Grand
opera house Thursday night.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
PERSONAL.

J. Hamilton. Irving returned on
Monday night from a yisit-to Park
|ersburg.
John Ross. Esq, Of Quiet Dell,
spent Tuesday here on business.
John Harbert was here from
Marshyille Tuesday looking after
business matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. James /. Pratt were
here Tuesday from Weston and reg
istered at the Traders hotel.
John Barnett, of Wheeling, was
a Tuesday business visitor here.
DR.. Z. T. W. Hall, of Freemans-
burg, was in the city Tuesday.
BARGAIN-For short time only
New brick house finished in oak,
8 rooms and bath, attic and base
ment; centrally located. Lot 40x
SO feet. Price, cash, $4,000. Prop
erty cost owner $4,000. viii rent
for $4,000 per month. Wilson &
Dennison, Oak Hall building. f7tf
Miss Mable Ruttencutter has re-
turned home from pleasant visit
with Parkersburg friends.
BARGAIN-For short time only
New brick house finished in oak,
3 rooms and bath, attic and base
Iment; centrally located. Lot 40x
50 feet. Price, cash, $4,000. Prop
lcrty cost owner $4,000. viii rent
for $4,000 per month. Wilson &
Dennison, Oak Hall building. fiji
For Rent-Two furnished rooms
Suitable for light housekeeping. Call
l216 Monticello ovenue. feb7tf.
| Wanted-Lady or gentleman OF
fair education to travel for a firm Of
Ss50,000 capital. Salary $1.O72
per year and expenses paid weekly
Address M. Percival, Clarksburg w
va. 7feb3t"
Ira G. Post was here Tuesday
from Romines Mills.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
ISAY

That East CIarksburg will be the
center of Greater Carksburg in ten
years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
OFF FOR CHARLESTON.

Senator Stuart +. Reed win leave
tomorrow morning for Charleston
and will remain there several DAYS
in connection with legislation at the
present session of the legislature and
to look after matters of a political
nature. in his official capacity as
chairman of the Republican county
committee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
| SAY

That East CIarksburg will have
additional factories this year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
BISHOP DoNAHoE HERE.

Bishop P. j. Donahoe, Of Wheel
ing, arrived here last night to be
the guest Of Rev. John 4. Reynolds
a few days at the Catholic rectory
and TO look after some matters con-
cernin gthe estate Of the late Father
O'Connor, whose executor he is.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
| have Contracted
for this Space

And from time to time win publish
facts which will be of interest TO
every citizen of this county.
A gentleman who las made
thousands Of dollars in Clarksburg
real estate and who is known all
over this country as the best Judge
OF real estate values of any man in
Clarksburg; says
''The drift Of Clarksburg growth
is to the eastward. Values of real
estate will enhance in that section.
There win be large growth in that
direction this year.
Ask yourself who is the best In
formed man on Clalksburg real
estate and yon will know who made
the above prediction.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
ISAY

That ! want every man in the
county who would buy home on
the installment plan to communi-
cate with meat once. Pay a little
more than your rent and in a few
years own your own home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
SAY

That you ought to buy lot in
East Clarksburg and build yourself
q home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
EVANS EVENs UP

Bedford, Ind, Feb. Frank
Evans today swore out warrants for
Mrs. Cook, Jack Acton and Rachael
Kelley charging them with testify
ing falsely in his examination for
the murder Of Miss Schafer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
ISAY

That the corner of Broadway and
Main streets in East Clarksbhrg will
be the center of Clarksburg's popu-
lation in 10 years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-07
| SAY

That this year win see 100 addi-
tional houses built in East Clarks
burg, and this will not be enough
to meet the demand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-29
FOLLOWS
EXAMPLE
YEAR old

The non-equipment OF freight cars with
proper airbrakes has led TO many dis
aster.
There have recently been published sew
eral notices announcing that the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company will not accept
from other lines freight cars not equipped
with airbrakes after July l, 1906
Action of this sort on the part of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company Is move
IN the right direction. but not taking the
initiative for II may be noted that the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company refused 10 accept from
connecting lines, as long ago as April /,
1905, freight cars not equipped with air
brakes or piped through for airbrakes
The pennsylvania is recognized as one
OF the most enterprising and progressive
in the ountry, indeed in the world. but
in this important matter Of insisting upon
the equipment OF freight cars of connect.
ing lines with airbrakes, II is following,
not setting an example 10 the New York.
New Haven and Hartford company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-29
THREE MORE HEIRS
II Is Believed That Tfel Are Entitled to
Slices Of Richardson Estate.

Executors OF the property of William
A. Richardson, who committed suicide
recently and left s2O0,0 600 10 the city OF
Worcester for its park system, have dis
covered three more heirs. according to n
petition filed by them In probate court
Saturday for leave 10 amend their petit
tion for allowance OF the will
The petition for amendment says the
executors have discovered certain other
parties Interested in the estate, and they
ask leave TO insert in the list of heirs
accompanying the petition for allowance
OF the will. these:
Henry Otis Cooke, Newport. r. L. grand
nephew.
Adele F. Cooke. Newport grand niece.
Previous to the above the only heir
named IN the petition was Erastus Rich
ardson OF Worcester, nephew.
The entire estate Is in personal prop
erty. represented by hrst-clnss securities
and money In the bank.