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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
BURLINGTON RAILROAD
YARDS TO BE ENLARGED

OF trains would be greatly 1acllltated.
The Burlington now owns considerable
property between these two streets.
adjoining it's main line tracks, and 1T
Is the understanding among local real
estate men that for some time repre-
sentatives of the company have been
making efforts to secure additional
property to make the propes d enlarge
ment of the yards possible. 1t is al
most impossible to extend the yards
any further to the east on account of
the heavy grading that would be re-
CURED, while the property between
Vine and Jefferson streets is practi-
cally on level with the present tracks
and would require but little grading.
The proposed improvement would
mean an outlay of many thousands of
dollars and would furnish employment
to a large force of men for several
months.
Notwithstanding the reticence of the
company officials regarding the i'm
provements in this city, it is the gen.
eral opinion in railway circles that as
soon as the necessary arrangements
can be completed the yards will be
extended.
New Union Depot.
A rumor has been in circulation in
the city for some days and was given
publication in Des Moines paper to-
day, to the effect that plans are under
way for the erection of new union
depot in Ottumwa, to be used by pas
senger trains on all the roads running
into the city and to be located between
Of re- yIyho q
Burlington freight depot is now The
report was that the freight depot was
to be moved farther east. Railroad Off
Gals deny any knowledge Of such a
plan, but one prominent Burlington
| official when asked today about It,,
said:
when Ottumwa has a new union
depot, and I think the time is coming
soon, but not this year, it
VIII be located between Washington
and Marion streets, where the pres
emit Burlington-Rock Island depot is
now These two roads would need to
make no changes in their tracks, the
). abash could come into the union de-
pot there with almost no changes and
the Milwaukee would be compel, ID to
do only little grading west of the old
|
the present Burlington passenger
yards. The Milwaukee now has a
switch around the starch factory and
as no bridge is needed west of the
water power plant the cost of extend
| ing the switch few hundred feet and
grading the road bed suitably would
be trivial. The Burlington freight
house is just where it should be and
there is no likelihood of it's being
changed. 1t cannot well be moved to
| the east as the land there will be
needed for yards and must be used
soon. The present Washington street
depot is in the best location for a
union station and expect to see one
there, used by all the roads,"
Longer Passing Tracks.
Official notice has been given that
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
TO TEST EIGHT HOUR LAW.
Its Validity the Point at Issue in Cant
well Case in Missouri.


Je-lerson City. Mo-, April 2O-Points
Of great interest to the laboring people
of the country will come up in the
United States supreme court this
month when the Cantwell case is ar
gued. 1t is set for hearing April "a,
but Attorney General Hadley was noti-
fed by the clerk of the United States
supreme court that it would not be
reached on that day. The case is in
the federal court on writ of error
from the Missouri supreme court, and
is test of the eight-hour law. Harry
j. Cantwell, mine owner and lawyer,
was arrested March %, 1901, for work
ing men over eight hours a day in a
mine, in violation of Missouri statute.
The case was taken to the Missouri SUI
preme court, which held that the ac-
ton of the legislature in passing this
law was valid exercise OF the police
powers of the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
NEW PASSING TRACKS
Extensive improvements to be Made
On ottumwa Division This Summer
Rumors of New Union Depot
Six Work Trains Are to Be In
stalled.

The enlargement of the Ottumwa
yards by the building of new tracks
between Vine to Jefferson streets is
said, to be among the improvements
contemplated by the Burlington in this
city and which it is expected will be
inaugurated as soon as the necessary
arrangements can be made. The pro-
posed improvement will at once do
away with portion of the smoky
row" district of the city and will
freight trains.
Within the past few years the mon
ster locomotives have come into gen.
eral use and the freight trains are al
most twice as long as those formerly
hauled. This has made more yard
room for the making up and handling
of the trains necessity, and at all di-
vision points the yard room has been
or is being increased to meet the de-
mand as much as possible.
Need Longer Tracks.
The eastern limit of the Ottumwa
yards has already been extended as
much as possible and the tracks
heightened. 1t is said, however, that
with the increasing business the max
ing up and. handling of freight trains
in the Burlington yards at Ottumwa
has been greatly handicapped for want
of yard room and that the only way to
relieve the situation is to extend the
yards to the west.
Formerly the yard tracks extending
from Vine street to Iowa avenue were
sufficient for the needs of the company
even when traffic was at it's heaviest.
A few months ago on account of the
size of the freight trains the eastern
yard limits were extended to May
street, but Notwithstanding the longer
tracks a congested condition often
exists, making the handling of the big
trains a serious problem.
Company Owns Property.
With the extension of the tracks
from Vine to Jefferson street, dis.
lance of over 1000 feet, the handling
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
RAILROADS TO TALK ROADS.
Illinois Towns Will Have Good Roads
Conventions,

Chicago, April 2o.-Eight Illinois
cities will be included in the itinerary
of the Burlington Northern Pacific
Lewis and Clark good roads special
which leaves Chicago May 3 on a trip
IN the interest of good roads through
Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska,
Wyoming and to the Pacific coast.
In each of the following cities in Illi-
nois three good roa-s conventions will
be held: Aurora, Mendoza, Streator.
Peoria, Galesburg, Beardstown, Litch-
field and Quincy At each Of these
conventions addresses will be made by
expert road builders 1t is the inten-
ton to organize in each city perma :
nent branch Of the National Good
Roads association. which will keep up
the work started by the conventions.
Upon the conclusion of the good
roads special, a convention will be
held at the Lewis and Clark exposition
in Portland on June %, "a and 25.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22

within the next two weeks the Bur
lington will make extensive improve
ments along the Ottumwa division,
principally in the building Of longer
passing tracks to facilitate the moving
of freight trains
Heretofore there has been no stand
ard length for passing tracks but very
few were over $500 feet in length. Ac-
cording to the new plan, 1000 feet is
to be the standard length for the pass
ing tracks. Owing to the great length
of the freight trains 1t has been neces-
sary for freights when getting out Of
the way of passenger or mail train
to back on the second main line track,
which not only requires considerable
time but often delays traffic on the
second track. With the long passing
tracks it will be possible for a freight
train to get out of the way of faster
train by pulling onto the siding and
thus save time and not delay traffic
in the opposite direction. 1t is ex-
pected that much better time in get
ting trains over the divisions will be
possible under the new plan.
Begin at Once.
Two of the present sidings are to be
extended to the standard length and
nine new passing tracks will be built.
The expense of the work will be very
heavy as much grading will be re.
quired and several culverts are to be
built In the near future six work
trains are to be put on and the con.
crete work will begin in a few days,
The crews of the work trains will be
supplied from this city. 1t is expected
that the work will require the greater
part of the summer for completion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
LEGISLATURE TAKES HAND.
Wisconsin Law Makers Have Plan to

Wisconsin Law Makers Have Plan to
Stop War Over Logs.
Madison, Wis, April 20.-To avoid
possible bloodshed at the Thorn APP
pie river dam in Chippewa county,
where John Dietz is holding up by
force millions of logs belonging to the
Chippewa Boom & Log company bill
was introduced in the assembly today
repeating the act for the establishment
of the dam. Many armed men are on
the scene but it is hoped that the bill
introduced today may solve the diff
Guilty.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22

OBITUARY..
j. j

Frank Earnest Amsley, son of Will
liam and Maggie Amsley, was born in
Ottumwa. Iowa, December S, 1886, died
in Denver, Col, March IA, 1905. He
resided in Ottumwa until December
IS, 1904. He attended the public
schools until March IS, 1904,
when he accepted a position with
j. H. Merrill & Co. He held that posi-
ton until September 23, 1904. He
united with the First Baptist church
in Ottumwa April, 2-Contributed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
ROCK ISLANDS CHANGES.
May Abandon the Line Between Des
Moines and Winterset.

Des Moines, April 20-It is reported
that the Rock Island will abandon it's
line between Des Moines and Winter
set and hereafter run all its train via
Indianola. The present plan is to run
the extension from here to Knoxville
through Indianola and from there west
to the intersection of the present Win
terset line with the Burlington and
Great Western. The old Des Moines-
Winterset line would be used from
there to Winterset. A new line is
then to be built from Winterset to
Greenfield. 1t is ultimately intended
to build west from Greenfield to Coun.
Gil Bluffs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
WILL APPEAL CASE.

Day Dunnine Will Plead Innocence Be.
fore Highest Tribunals.
Mount Ayr, April 20.-Day Dunning,
the banker charged with fraudulent
banking, has been sentenced by Judge
Evans to term of three years in the
state penitentiary. Dunning's attor-
neys asked that an appeal bond be
fixed and the bond was made $500.
1t is understood that the case will be
carried to the highest courts Of the
state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
DEATH SHIP DRIFTS TO PORT.
American Bark Minerva Swept by Dis
ease, Finally Reaches Lazuan.

San Francisco, April 2O.-With four
dead sailors and the remainder of the
crew helpless from Beri-beri and
smallpox, the American bark Minerva
drifted into the harbor of Lazuan,
Borneo, few days before the trans
port Sherman sailed from Manila. The
Sherman has lust brought the news
here, having touched at the port. The
only person who was capable of being
on deck was the captains servant, a
Filipino, who was completely ignorant
Of navigation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
THINK SELVES DIVINE RULERS.
Tourists Held in California for Inquiry
AS to Their Sanity.

San Jose, Cal, April 2O.-Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Drew, of Milford, N. H.,
well-to-do tourists, are detained for ex-
animation as to their sanity. They
imagine themselves to be the king and
queen of heaven, and were arrested
after having destroyed the furniture of
a cottage.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
RICH MAN GOES TO woRkHousE
BaIks at 1868 Fine and Chooses Four
Years in a Cell.

Cincinnati, April 2O.-H. H. johann
nigman, wealthy commission mer-
chant, who was found guilty of selling
colored oleomargarine in his three bus
mess houses, has been sent to the
workhouse to begin the four years
term. He stubbornly decided to serve
instead of paying the $3.50 fines and
costs imposed. He argued his own
case in the court. His wife pleaded
with him in vain to pay the fines. He
will be credited with So cents day in
the MorkhouSe
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
NOT sMEDEs' WIFE.
Chorus Girl Shot by Actor in PhiIadel-
phia Married to New York Man.

Philadelphia, April 20-The Penn
sylvania hospital officials received
word from New York man who says
that he is the husband of Bessie Davis,
the chorus girl shot Tuesday by Ed
ward Smedes. The police say Smedes
is not the woman's husband. Miss
Davis condition is critical
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
ECHO OF PERDIcARIs INCIDENT.
"Red Book" Gives Official Paraphrase
o. Famous Hay telegram.

Washington, D. c., April 20 Ad-
ditional chapters of the Red Book" for
1904 just made public at the state de-
partment include several edited and
expurgated notes between this govern
ment and Morocco concerning the Per-
dicaris incident. It gives the official
paraphrase of the famous "Perdicaris
alive or Raisuli dead telegram sent
by Secretary Hay.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22

1t fills the arteries with rich, red
blood. Makes new flesh and healthy
men and women. That's what Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea will do. IS
cents, Tea or Tablets. For sale by w.
L. Sargent, the True Druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
MAY ExPEL SENATOR.
Barney Eaton Of Wisconsin LesisIa-
ture Must Defend Himself.

Madison, Wis, April 20 Barney
Eaton, a member Of the state senate,
against whom indictments for alleged
graft" are pending, has been cited to
the bar of the senate to show cause
why he should not be expelled.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
BIG STEAMER LAUNCHED.
New Hamburg Liner Amerika
Launched at Belfast.

Belfast, April 2O.-The New Ham
burg American line steamer Amerika
was launched here today in the pres
ence of thousands-of people. Her ton
mage is about 225,000, with capacity
of 10000 tons Of cargo and about 1000
passengers and crew.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
A Gard.

We. the undersigned. do her.es
agree to refund the money on so can't
bottle Of Greene's Warranted Syruu
of Tar If it fails to cure your cough OF
cold. We also guarantee a 25 cent
bottle to prove satisfactory OF money
refunded.
F. B. Clark. w. w. Ennis.
w. D. Elliott. East End Drug ora
8. v. Sampson. Agency.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22

Ladies Have Good Business Ideas,
And use Vegicide to beautify their hair
and give it luxuriant appearance.
Sargent, the True Druggist, agent
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22

Cures permanently the cases he I'M
dertakes and sends the incurable home
without taking fee from them. This
is why he continues his visits year
after year. while other doctors have
made few visits and stopped. DR..
Shallenberger is an eminently success
full specialist in all chronic diseases,
proven by the many cures effected in
chronic cases which have baffled the
skill of all other physicians. His hos
pital experience and extensive prac-
tice have made him SO proficient that
he can name and locate disease in
a few minutes.
Treats all cases of Catarrh, Nose,
Throat and Lung diseases. Eye and
Ear. Stomach, Liver and Kidneys,
Gravel. Rheumatism. PARALYSIS Neu.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
Very Near A Crime.

To allow constipation to poison your
body. DR.. Kings New Life Pills cures
: and builds up your health, or no
pay. Csc. F. B. Clark, druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
Special Diseases Require Special Attention
DIR. SHALLENRERGER


Diseases Only Will be at
oiloMW ~ Ballingall Hotel Wednesday, April 20
FAIRFIELD Leggett House. Tuesday, April rs 1905
olGCORNE4. Merchants Hotel, Friday, April 20.
ffce Hours to 6
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
SENATOR PLATT woRoE.
His Condition Today Alarms HI.
Friends-Rests Comfortably.

Washington, April 2O.-Th, condi
ton of Senator o. H. Plat is much
worse today. He rested comfortably
during the last part of the night but
later there was an unfavorable turn In
his condition which is now grave.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
REPORT is DENIED.
British Fleet Not Watching tho Oar.
daneIles, Saw Officials.

London, April 2o.-The Associated
Press is informed today that the state
ment that the British Mediterranean
fleet is taking steps to watch the OAR
danelles is untrue.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22
CELEBRATES MAuNDY THURSDAY
Emperor Francis Josef Washes Feet OF
Old Men of Vienna.

Vienna, April 2O.-The yearly cere-
mony on Maundy Thursday of the feed
ing and washing the feet of the twelve
Oldest and poorest men in Vienna cap.
able of being brought to the palace was
performed by Emperor Francis Josef
today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-22

Itch cured in thirty minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Never
fails. Sold by w. W. Ennis, druggist,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-09

and her lips taEhtened nrmiy. though
there was q suspicious eloudinsGs In
her eyea-
Mercy Were you ever 90 hot in
your lifeT' cried Peggy the night Of
the ball as she entered the little room
where the dancerR Of the minuet were
10 assemble. Il am positively certain
that / shall smother 10 death In my
mask
You may be hot, but Jon are most
bewitchinGiy pretty" remarked Polly
Dexter az she applied q Bit Of black
court plaster to the DIP Of her rosy
tongue oh. By the way, you mustn't
AJAX any Of these men to answer youg"
she cried Il have put my magic apeIi
upon them. and they cannot say a
word"
..The gods grant Jack doesn't for
get" thought Polly gleefully. He is
an impetuous soul. Fortunately be
and Joe Brewer are about the same
height. and behind all that black mask
Mistress Peggy win never know the
change in her partner
Jack Thurber looked ct his dainty
partner and blessed the quick witfed
girl who had made II possible for him
to hold his sweeshearf's hand once
more. This minuet would settle IL II
Peggy refused 70 listen to him 10
night he would cease 70 trouble her
But bis heart aehed At the thought
and be put the idea away from him
almost ferceiy.
He waited until the stately march
and the 6rst aEure were over. Then
as they stood in graceful pose while
the second couples repeated Il hs whis-
pered softly:
Peggy"
The girl started.
Are jon speaking 10 rae. Mr. Thorn
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-09

tonr' she replied. slightly emphasiz-
ing the pronoun.
1T isn't Mr.. Thornton. / am JACK.
came the reply.
Peggy bit her lip and half withdrew
her hand as she ana Jack moved for
ward to the center OF the square. The
rich color flooded her cheeks, but some
how after her first movement Of angry
surprise she could not repress the glad
JOY that surged in her heart
Don't be angry. Peggy" pleaded
Jack in a low voice as they once more
stood together. But you absolutely
refused TO see me. and you would not
read my letters. and had to talk
with you somehow"
The girl listened quietly. waving her
fan nonchAlantly.
They were separated again before
abe could reply. bat in the next 6g-
nre as Jack .knelt at her feet It was
In real and not pretending alteration.
Peggy knew. Their quarrel seemed
SO foolish now, 90 trivial a thing to
mar the happiness Of two nvesl Peg
81 drew a long seyh as she courtesled
low to her handsome partner.
TELL me. sweetheart. Is Il sfoaglve
and forgetT" whispered Jack as he
kissed her hand. "Tf 1t Is give me
the dance that comes just after the
minuet."
For snswer Peggy looked at him as
she moved slowly In the last figure Of
the minuet. Then a. she turned for
enc Anal deep courtesy she gently
slipped her dance card Into her park.
ner's hand.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-09
INFANT INTUITION.

When Ma put on cur boY's fuSt pants
] VOW. you'd onghter seed
How that skeered infant skunk around
An soFteF hawed an geed.
Az though. In spite Of all our talk
That he was grown old,
He kinder baked. unconscious Ike.
Al what them clothes fonetold.
II warn't ne use ter tell that ehiid
That be was most . man,
An that some day he'd be like Dad
A drivin' Of q RpAn-
He gest confined, stubborn like,
Ter sink an make q fuAa,
Aa though his little heart wsa fnn
OF shame or somethin' wnaA-
An, come ter think. 'fAin't reilly stranE'
He took ter pants 90 slow.
An sarter hated like 10 Tara
Thet he was bound ter grow.
| reckon someWheres in his soul
He bad Their feelin' strong.
Thet babes Is always sweet an right
While men is mostly wrong.
New York Times.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-12-09
MONTANA soulsss.

Another disastrous FIRE. the fourth
In Havre. Choteau county. In less
than two years, destroyed about $780,
600 worth of property Friday.
Peter Larson, who has been seri-
onsly in at his home in Helena. Is
now in better health than he has
known for months. according to late
report.
Ben Harris. a sheepherder, was
found frozen 10 death near the Ma.
rias river. about Is miles north OF
Chimney Rock. He became bewiider-
ed in the late storm. and, losing his
bearings. wandered about until over
come by the cold. Harry Mayer, an.
other herder working In the same vi.
entity, is also missing. and It is fear
ed that he also persisted.
The fight at Hayre between Kid Lee
OF Havre and Young Sawyer, the
styled champion of the south. a negro.
went twenty rounds to draw. for the
reason that Sawyer would not give
Lee n chance to get at him.
That John Corron, OF Roman. has
persisted on the Mission mountains is
almost certain.
There is contained in Montana,s
strong box ses5.64s.2o. according to
the report of the state treasurer, ]. HI.
Rice. for the month OF November.
which was made public Friday. During
the month the receipts aggregated
sIea, 44b94. while the disbursements
iotaied only s1s.Sss.6s. As the bal
ance on November / was stSa. 521.0s.
the cash balance Is found TO be s64s,.
e49.20.
During a eoft.falling snowstorm the
Masonic temple at Kalispell was dedl.
Gated. There was an immense crowd
IN attendance and 600 people At the
banquet.