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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-12

Over the great hog growing section
of the northwest, which has the state
of Iowa for center, there is almost
absolute immunity from any sort Of
epidemic disease, and with this happy
condition there is the largest crop Of
young pigs the farms have ever car
ried and one of the best crops of corn
in sight with which to fatten them.
The agricultural wealth of that section
is associated with these black white
and red beasts and the corn with which
to fit them for market
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-12

Profitable fruit raising consists
largely in being able to raise fair
crop of fruit in those years when the
crop is short and the price high by the
use of fertilizers, spraying and extra
care given. The years of large crops
Of fruits are quite likely to be after
all Improbable crops because Of the
lack Of market ana low prices.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04
HaIletsviIle.

Prof. and Mrs. Oscar Fertsch re-
turned Saturday from their Honey
moon trip to Corpus Christi and
have gone to Kinkler, where Mr.
Fertsch viii teach the Bothel
school the coming season,
Mr.. L. Van Wagner of Oakland,
was seen on our streets Wednesday,
On business Mr.. Van Wagner has
leased a 1000 acre pasture east Of
Sublime, and expects to engage ex-
tensively in the stock business.
Justice Court was in session the
FIRST part Of the week. and most Of
the cases was disposed of. The
civil suitnf the Flatonia National
Rank ". l. Rheinstrom upon a
check for $l25,00 was holly COP.
tested on both sides and resulted
~ iluhg jury
'rho pablo schools at this place
opened Monday with very large
attendance. Prof. K. A. Jones il
principal aud Walter Haynes, Of
Gonzales, first assistant
Mrs- IIernine Geiger opened her
Kindergarten school Monday morn.
ing with fair attendance.
Minnie Mary, the s-year-old
daughter Of Frank Ulbig, Jr-, died
very suddenly Friday evening at
4:30 o'cIock,.snd wac buried Satur-
day evening in the Catholic City
cemetery.
nc II J. Heye returned Tuesday
night fron san Antonio, where Mrs,
II 9ye is OF present etaying for med
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04
Tie Edna Murders.

nv LAlleA NAtAl 0Sl D
The daily papers during the
past three days have been crowded
with the details OF one of the most
diabolcal crimes ever committed
in Texas. Last Thursday evening
Mrs. Conditt, her daughter, aged
13, two sons aged 8 and 10 years,
and one son aged about 4 years
were found at their home about two
miles from Edna, brutally murder
ed with their skulls crushed and
their throats cut, The mother and
daughter had been outraged. Mr.
Condii, the husband and father,
vac at work on rice farm abou,
five miles from his home, aud knew
nothing OF the crime until Informed
by messenger. Suspicion points
strongly to young negro, Monk
Gibson, who vas ploughing in a
field not far from the house.
Gibson was arrested and held,
and efforts were made to induce
him to confess, but although one
hundred lashes were given him, he
rempined obdurate and would tell
The negro is only about
II years old, and it is thought that
he had an accomplice to aid him in
the foul crime. This is all that
has saved him from being lynched,
as the officers wish him to disclose
his accomplish.
On Friday night the sheriff, fear
ing that an attempt would be made
to lynch Gibson, attempted to have
him removed from the Jail by
stealth, and taken to the Hallets-
vile Jail. lie placed the negro On
a horse and placed him in charge
OF Two deputles, who started at once
for HalletsvilIe, but when about
three milea from Edna, the negro,
who had not been handcuiad nor
bound in any way, made break
TOR liberty By leaping two wise FEM
ees and taking 70 Che brush in the|
N'gvidad bottom, and had nor been
rscaptured up 70 Saturday night.
although numerous posses we're
securing the country in every di;
rection. The sheriff and and his
deputies are strongly ceneured for
permitting the negro to escape and
it is certain that he will be lynched
as soon as recaptured. Mr.. Condit
the father and husband swcars that
the guilty man shall be burnt, and
that ha will apply the torch him
self
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04
NE Buckhorn Restaurant

VIM. Schroeder left last Tuesday
for Waco to attend Toby's business
college.
Mrs. Zimmerman and children
Of Dryer P. O., spent last Sunday
here with relatives.
~P. J. Blaschke sold his place to
MathiaO Pustza at $500 per acre.
Mr.. Blaschke has not decided yet
where he will locate. y
Frank sretlich spent few days
this week in FL Campo on business,
Prof VIM. Korges' school will
begin at this place on Monday,
October 2nd.
Rud stulken Of Whiting, spent
Sunday here with the home folks.
The Herman sohna held meet
ing at the schuetzen Hall Sunday.
MADuRo.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04
ical treatment.

ASt%A Va S"e-@NA s.
Corporation Court was in session
all day "Wednesday trying the few
rows that occurred during the Fair.
No convictions Probably thejury
thought ali was fair during the
Fair.
Attorney w. y Jackaon, colorsd,
OF Houston, was mere this week
Cling suits for District Court. Mr..
Jackson has q fair reputation and
is said 10 bs wen liked by his
brethren in Houston We are not
acquainted with him, hence we ex.
press no opinion regarding him.
Rev Consaoh Of scharlottenburg.
was visiting il our town . few days
the past week. G.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04
wednesday, oetober 4, 10o5

Cotton continues to roll in and
is again bringing 10 cents in Sinner,
basis middling.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

1t is now being asserted that
Japan inside peace on account Of
being financially embarrassed.
What next2
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

The State encumpmeut is to
come off in De ,ember at Austin.
The official call has been issued
and q big time is looked forward
to,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

A big combine has been formed
,on the bull side of the cotton
market, and it is said that cotton
will not go below 10 cents.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

made linn a couat He deserves il
ell, for he is the only man that can
claim victory for Russia, billion
dollar victory.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

Weimar's cotton receipts up to
last Friday were 1927 bales. Sinner
is still a few bales ahead.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

Yellow Jack at New Orleans is
rapidly coming under control. The
report for last Friday was only 28
new cases and deaths.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

The president and his retinue are
back in Washington, and that city
is again the Shrine Of all good re-
pubicans.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

Milton Levi, who committed the
assault on a young lady friend near
Bolton has not been arrested and
an additional reward of 800 has
been etf.ted.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

The sunday report on yellow
fever IL New Orleans was % new
c,=e4 3 death and four new focl
Df tabor urges everybody t keep
apti7 sanitary campaign, as there
is sli-i danger Of infection.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

The big Insurance companies are
-anmias in fir q good deal invaati-
cation They are now charged
With providing large campaign
fan@s tr tic Republican party
during Inc last election. Graft,
craft nothing bu. graft,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

A.riDgemants had about been
& r1a'aei q run banana steamers
q Galveston during the New Or
laans quarantine. aud Galveston
says She doesat want them.
Whit aro we going e d. about II?
We ma-t havl The bananas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

Grand Millinery Opening Mon.
day, October 8. 1905, at 0. H.
Deutech's
Mr.. and Mrs II. A. Woods drove
out to Dryer last Sunday on a tour
of inspection.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

Itis given oat that the state
.schoai superintendent for 1905 81
mas Increased 5 per cant over that
Of last year, while the increase Of
The chollatie population Is only 2
per csat ibis shows healthy
condition Of The eeAnol fHnd.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

Mr. Witts is having all sorts Of
honms ihrUst upon him, not only
from his own country but from
Germany Kaiser william gave
him tis portrait and autograph,
aa@ raj masisy the Car has
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1905-10-04

puolloane.
Yellow Jack at New Orleans is
rapidly coming under control. The
report for last Friday was only %
new cases and 2 deaths.
A big combine has been formed
.on the bull side of the cotton
market, and it is said that cotton
will not go below 10 cents.
The State encompment is to
come off in De ;ember at Austin.
The official call has been issued
and q big time is looked forward
to,
Railroad Gommisaioner Colouitt
has gone ON record ae being op
posed 70 occupation taxes On use-
fol occupations except 10 time Of
war,
a hfemen by The name 81 Brown
WAS arrested last Friday at NJ
Worth, on the charge Of having
three wives. lie viii be done
brown.
Milton Levi, who committed the
assault on a young lady friend near
Bolton, has not been arrested and
an additional reward Of 800 has
been offered.
a doctor in Goliad is advertising
10 pay 25 cents per pound for live
snakes If We. had any live snakes
to sell By the pound. the doctor
would have to do the weighing.
------s- Co.,
The sunday report on yellow
fever IL New Orleans was % new
c+e4, 3 death and four new foci.
Df. Tabor urges everybody t keep
aptha sanitary campaign, as there
is sgi!i.,iAngcr Of infection.
The big Insurance computes are
aamiag in FIR q good deal invaati-
cation they are NOW charged
viii pra7iding large campaign
faaa FIR tie Republican party
during the last election Graft,
craft nothing bu. graft,
,ngeuants had about been
& r7ii'aed p run banana ateamers
y Galveston during the New Or
lAaua quarantine, aud Galveston
says She dossn't want them.
Whit ero we going 70 d. about il?
We mast havs the bananas
Itis given OFT chat the state
school superintendent for 1906
mas increased 5 per cant over that
Of last year, while the increase Of
tho eboaatia population Is only 2
per csat ibis shows healthy
condition Of The aeAnol fHnd.
-..-..-
Mr. Witts is having all sorts Of
honpYs thrUst upon him, not only
from his own country but from
Germany Kaiser William gave
him tis portrait and autograph,
sad Fsl pasley the Car, has
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
JUDGE TANNER IS
CROSS EXAMINED
GOOD EVIDENCE FOR DEFENSE
ELECTED
HAD BEEN PROMISED PARDON
Witness Admits That Senator Mitch
ell Had No Personal knowledge
of Source of His Monthly
Remittances
Rv Associated Press.

By Associated Press
PORTLAND. Ore, June 24.-The
cross-examination Of Judge A. H. Tan
ner, the governments star witness in
the trial of United States Senator John
H. Mitchell, began today. For several
hours Judge Tanner was on the wit
ness stand and was subjected to close
questioning by the attorneys for the
defense, some important testimony on
behalf of Senator Mitchell being ap-
parently elected. 1t was shown by
Tanners own evidence that Mitchell
had warned Tanner not to mix him IN
any matters before the departments of
the government and not to receive any
remuneration for any services the sena-
tor might perform in Washington.
Tanner said that there was no under
standing with Frederick Kribs that the
money paid by him to Tanner was in
return for the services of Mitchell, and
that the latter had no direct knowledge
of the source of his monthly remit
tances, which were his share of the
earnings of the law firm of Mitchell &
Tanner, and were forwarded to the
Senator at Washington.
Tanner said under cross-examination
that never, to his knowledge. did
Mitchell ever see a check from Kribs
to the firm for services rendered. He
testified that at the time of the chang
ing of the original contract of 1897,
which occurred in 1901, Mitchell was
deeply involved In official business and
that he was shortly after taken with a
severe illness.
The method of handling the bank
books was gone over and the defense
attempted to show that the senator had
never seen any of the Kribs checks, ana
did not therefore know that he was
receiving money for work done py
Kribs. Tanner testified that he had put
all of the money received in one ac-
count, and had drawn from this in
making the cash settlements at the end
of each month
Tanner testified that he had been
told that his son would be indicted for
perjury If he persisted I'm his testimony
before the grand jury, but that If he
would make a clean breast of his own
transactions and tell the truth the dis
trict attorney would recommend him
for a pardon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
], D, ROCKEFELLER
WAKES JOCULAR
PROVOKES LAUGH AT PRAYER
.s"i MEETING ~
After Making Speech to conerega-
tion, OIL Masnate Closes by
Saying He Is not a "seIfish
Monopolist"
snecial to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. June 24.-John
D. Rockefeller appeared in new role
last night. 1t was the first time he
had attended prayer meeting at Euclid
avenue Baptist church since his winter
sojourn in the east
When the patron of the church ap-
peared on the scene. he was greeted
by pastor and his church friends, all
of whom expected, after reading east
ern dispatches, to see the old gentleman
wasted and worn as a result of the
famous discussion about the "taint' of
his money. But a surprise awaited ev-
erybody Not only did he look in good
condition, but he was feeling so happy
that the financier turned joker. After
telling of his love for the local church
he suddenly said
II have talked too long, l am afraid,
There are others here who want to
talk. 1 don't want you to think am
a selfish monopolist."
Slowly a smile stole over his face,
then a broad and rare grin and finally
a full laugh, in which the congrega-
ton Joined.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
viii Be Gone Two Months

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 24.-The ap-
pointment of Mr.. Loomis as special
ambassador was made as mark of
particular respect to the memory of the
great naval officer and as tribute OF
honor to the French government for
the interest it has manifested in the
recovery of the body.
Mr. Loomis has been commissioned
by the president to make an investiga
ton of the business methods of the
various diplomatic posts of the United
States in Europe, with a view to bring
ing about such reforms as may be sug-
gested by the inquiry in connection
with his own experience in the state
department.
1t is expected that this mission will
occupy him for perhaps two months.
His inquiry will not. affect in any way
the conduct of the diplomatic corps Of
the embassies and legations, but merely
have to do with the administrative
affairs.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
IOWA FARMERS LIABLE
TO Be DISPOSSESSED
Purchased From Railroad Company
Twenty Years Ago-Threatened
With Loss of Homes

BY Associated Press
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, June 24.-Pro-
ceedings which will likely throw open
to settlement million dollars worth OF
Iowa's richest land have been started
in O'Brien county by the government.
OF the 122,OOO acres in Iowa included IN
the old land grant to the Sioux Sity &
St. Paul railroad about $4,000 acres are
still in the hands of those who pur-
chased from the railroad. Though these
farmers have been in possession of the
land for the last fifteen or twenty years
they are threatened with loss of their
homes and all their improvements by
proceedings citing them to show cause
within sixty days why their patents
purchased from the railroad should not
be revoked and the land thrown open
to homesteaders.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
LOOMS GOES ON
SECRET MISSION
TWILL NOT RETURN WITH BODY
OF PAUL JONES,
IS DEPUTED BY PRESIDENT
General Understanding Is That He
Has Been Commissioned to ln-
vestigate Business Methods
of Diplomatic Posts

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 24.--On secret
mission for the state department for
which he was commissioned by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Francis b. Loomis, as
sistant secretary of state, sailed for
Southampton today on the steamer
Philadelphia.
Concerning the mission Mr.. Loomis
would only say: II am not only going
as special ambassador to receive Paul
Jones' body, but also have been COM
missioned by the president to perform
secret mission for the state depart
ment while abroad. must decline
positively to state what my mission is. F"
HAS it anything to do with peace?"
was asked.
IT can say nothing" was the reply.
Mr.. Loomis said that he expected his
secret mission would prevent him from
returning with the warship squadron
which will bring the body of Admiral
Jones, as he had expected to, do, but
that he hoped to return in about a
month. He added that the. exercises
attending the departure of the body of
Admiral Jones from France would
probably be held on July or in the
American church in Paris.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
MILITARY MEN Of
THIS NATION
INVOLVED
Great EncampmentIs
Secretly Planned
Government Authorities
Investigating
Numerous Court Martials
Are Imminent
Startling Disclosures In Connection
With Operations Of Chinese Re-
form Party on Uncle Sans
Territory
BY JACK PARKERsoN

An organization of Chinese in
the United States, Mexico and
Canada, armed with modern i'm
plements Of war and drilled by
Americans who have seen SER
vice in the regular army of
this country, and of whom
many are now prominently
identified with the militia of
various states of the union, is
thriving here.
1t has for its purpose the
overthrow Of the present Chi
nese government, the breaking
up of the exclusion laws of the
United States and the evasion
of other questions of vast i'm
port to the world at large.
This. in short, is the condition that
presents itself to the people of this
country today. according to statements
of prominent military men and govern
Continued on Page Four)
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
CALIFORNIA STATE LAW
499#@+*@@#~*%****%+#+ #+++@#+*

1t shall not be lawful for any
body of men whatever, other than
the regularly organized national
guard of this state and the troops
of the United States, to associate
themselves together as a military
company or organization, to drill
or parade with arms in any city or
town of this state without the H.
cense of the governor thereof,
which license may at any time be
revoked; and, provided further,
that students In educational insti-
tutions where military science is
a part of the course of instruction
may, with the consent of the gov
ernor, drill and parade with arms
in public under the superintend-
ence of their instructor; provided,
that nothing herein contained
shall be construed so as to pre-
vent benevolent or social organl-
cations from wearing swords. And
any person or persons violating
any of the provisions of this sec
tion shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and subject to ar
rest and punishment therefor
Section 734 Penal Code of the
State of California. Approved
March 26, 1896.
q q - q
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
YOUNG WOMAN DIES
FROM TOO MUCH JOY

Special to The Herald
SAN BERNARDINO, June "a .
"Died from an excess of happiness"
. is the strange manner in which the
death certificate in the case of .
; Miss Effie Gertrude Lester of this
. city reads. .
Miss Lester, with a sister. came
. here twenty months ago from Lock- !
port. N. Y. She was suffering from
; tuberculosis but was rapidly re-
covering under the effect of the
climate here until she decided to
. return to her home. Three days !
ago she purchased a ticket for
home. The thought OF being we'll
and going home to be united with
; her parents and brothers and sis
ters so overjoyed her that 1t caused .
relapse. which resulted in her
. death.
Instead Of going home we'll to
Join her family her lifeless form
will be taken east by the sorrowing
sister
= q q q a
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
FROM UNITED
STATES STATUTES

Every person who, within the
territory or Jurisdiction of the
United States, begins or sets on
foot or provides or prepares the
means for any military expedition
or enterprise to be carried on
from thence against the territory
or dominions of any foreign prince
or state or of any colony, district
or people, with whom the United
States are at peace, shall be
deemed guilty of high misde-
meanor, and shall be fined not
exceeding $4,000 and imprisoned
not more than three years.-Sec-
ton 1886 Revised Statutes of the
United States.
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Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
VILLAGE OF yVIcKSBURG
q HoPELESSLY BANKRUPT
BY Associated Press.

By AsSOcfated Press.
.VICKSBURG. Mich, June 24.-In
connection with the closing of the
vicksburg Exchange bank yesterday it
has developed. that the village of Vicks-
burg is bankrupt. There is only $34 in
the village treasury and half of this
amount is check on the closed bank.
The village owes the bank $1,000. l.. T.
Jeh, cashier of the bank, was treasurer
of the village.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
CUTS OPEN MAIL POUCH
AND ABSTRACTS $4,000
INV Associated Press.

BY ASSOClateu PT6SS.
SANTE FE, N. M, June 24-At
Belen, Valencia county, today a robber
cut the bottom of mail punch hanging
on crane for the passing east-bounl
train and abstracted a package con-
tanning $4,000. mailed to the First Ma
tional bank at Albuquerque from the
bank at Nolen The robber escaped.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
ISTHMIAN ENGINEERS
CALLED TO WASHINGTON
President Roosevelt Summons Board
to Consider Plans and Forn1u-
late Recommendations

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, June 24.-President
Roosevelt today issued a call for
meeting of the board Of consulting en-
gineers of the isthmian canal commits
sion on September 1 in this city. The
order. makes Gen. George w. Davis
chairman of the board, and provides
that if deemed necessary a visit to
the isthmus may be made.
The work outlined for the board is to
consider all plans which have been sug-
gested for the construction of the canal
and to formulate their suggestions as
recommendations to the commission. In
case of divergence of views minority
reports by members of the consulting
board are requested.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
FROM UNITED
STATES STATUTES

Every citizen of the United
States who, within the territory
or jurisdiction thereof, accepts
and exercises a commission to
serve a foreign prince, state, COL
) ony, district or people in, any war
by land or by sea against any
prince, state, colony, district or
; people, with whom the United
States are at peace, shall be
. deemed guilty of high misde-
; meanor and fined not more than
$4,000 and Imprisoned not more
than three years.-Section 5281
Revised Statutes of the United
. States.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
PEOPLE IN THE EAST

Special to The Herald.
/ NEW YORK, June 24.-The fol-
/ lowing Southern Californians were
. registered at the leading hotels
I. here during the week:
! From Los Angeles-W. c. Heffel-
1 finger. S. C. Kennedy, r. F. Beat
/ tie, F. w. Taylor. f. f. Thayer
F. II. Pfund, ]. A. Hansburg. j.
/ r. White. jr., s. II. Dyott, j. "
Baldwin. ]. s. Chase and G. d. r.
Turner.
From Pasadena-A. f. Corbin.
r. j. Burdette and S. b. Wheeler
4. -. :. 4. Z. = 4 &s.sl
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
WIFE MURDERER STAPLES
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED

JACKSON, Cal, June 24.-Dr. j. N.
Staples, who was convicted of the muir
der of his wife, was sentenced to be
hanged today No date was set for
the execution. Staples will appeal to
the supreme court Mrs. Maud Hoxie
who was released from custody. has
departed for her home.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
LlNEMAN
KILLED IN OAKLAND

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, June 24.-Thomas Doak,
a lineman in the employ of the tele-
phone company, was instantly killed
today on the street by coming in con-
tact with an electric wire. He was
repairing a telephone wire. His wife
lives at 74Ols San Pedro street. Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-25
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Fair SUM-
day; light south wind. Maximum
temperature in Los Angeles yes
terday, 76 degrees; minimum, So
degrees.