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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-31
CHICAGO 8 4 r k
Past Weeks Receipts Show Gain ovel
Same Week q Year Aoo,

=. -. SNSSs
Chicago, Jan. 30.-The volume Of re-
ceipts are above expectation, the ar
rivals for the past week approximating
close to $500. Mondays receipts were
very heavy, but dealers got good ac-
ton later. However, trade was slack,
with finish dull. The storm Of
Wednesday greatly delayed shipments.
the bulk of the consignments arriving
twenty hours late and In poor condi-
ton. The uncertainty of eastern rapid
transportation and discomfort and
danger to shipments incident to the
storm had a depressing effect on the
market the latter half Of the week, and
plain expressers, drafters and loggers
showed weakness and declined UNI
evenly s2.50@10.00. The better grades
were fairly steady, although a few late
sales were closed a point below the
early quotations of the week. Farm
mares and southern chunks; were fairly
active and nominally steady under
broader demand. Drivers showed
greater activity under larger eastern
and export demand. The market on
common kinds, closed slow and lower
at the following prices
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-31
WANTED.

WANTED-LADY OR GENTLEMAN
Of fair education to travel for a firm
of $3.50, 100000 capital. Salary $1,072
per year and expenses: paid weekly.
Address with stamp, Joseph A. Alex
ander. Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-31
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-oKLAHOMA FARMS:
price $40 to- $25 per acre: IN high
state OF cultivation; best stock, cot
ton, fruit and farming land In the
world. Write and tell US what you
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-31
MARKETS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS,

Chicago Live Stock Market.
Chicago, Jan. Observation-Disclosures
21.000; 10@15c higher; good to prime
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-31

Mars Hill, Jan. 30.-Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Newman were in Ottumwa on
business this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
TAYLOR SAYS POLITICS.

President John l. Tayor of the Bos- ton Americans throws q wet blanket an the absurd talk of a worlds series in the spring between his players and the. New York Nationals. Taylor says that the Bostons gave the New York team a fair chance to play for the worlds championship last fall and that the challenge was quickly ignored, in spite of public opinion. He declares that the spring is not the proper time for such an important series, inasmuch as ball players at that tiIe of the year are overweight. with few cf them talk ing chances with their arms. The Bos- ion team has already made arrange ments to take q long southern trip, said Taylor yesterday. and it will not be abandoned for any such wiltlca, scheme. If we win the American league pennant we will he ready to meet anybody for the worlds cham ponship next fall. under the rules to be laid down by the National commis- sion" Following the policy Of ''shrewd politics" prevailing in the National league just now. it will not be surDris- ing. in view of Taylor's stand. if the New York Nationals issue a formal challenge to play in the spring series that they had no use for last October.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
FOR LEGS OUT OF SHAPE,
Pneumatic Rubber Forms Are Avail. able Now to Make Them Beau
 tiful and Round.

Pneumatic rubber leg forms are nov on sale. says the New York Sun. Advo- cates of these first aids to the unshapely man contend that no more violation of material propreity is involved in their use than in the employment Of padding to correct dropping shoulders or in using braces to remedy the effect of stopped back.
 The forms may be so inflated as to round out unnatural bands. They can be had from stock or made to individual measurements. They are light in weight. comfortable and invisible. being worn on the inner side of the trousers leg, and they allow of easy adjustment.
 Tailors view this innovation approy. ingly. as it assists them in producing proper results.
 Cushion rubber forms for knock knees are also on the market. having recently been introduced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
LAGRANGE MUST HUSTLE.

Boston, Jan 6.-Captain Jimmy Col lfns of the Boston American baseball team. is in town, and Is elated over next seasons prospects. although he declines to rush into print with wild prophecies. He is not claiming every thing. but says Boston will have a strong string of pitchers
 Young, Dineen. TannehilI. Gibson and undoubtedly Hughes will do the bulk of the work" says Collins. II figure that Burkett will strengthen the team ten per cent. He will show his old time form, too.
 Farrell. Criger, Doran and McGov- ern should form good catching staff. l sincerely hope that Farrell will be able to play with us and that he will be in shape to do himself justice. Grimshaw is touted very highly and will deliver the goods. If Grimshaw can prove he is better man than La chance he will get the place. If not Lachance' will play. provided. of course. that both men are not beaten out by Schaffer. who, they tell me. is q beaut"
 The word has been. passed along that Selbach will sit with the wall flowers at the start. and Burkett will play left field to Freeman's right. Stahl will occupy the other place among the daisies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
BERGER A PROFESSIONAL

San Francisco. Jan 6.-Because he took money for being wallOped by Longshoreman Casey in q bout in Me. chanics' pavilion last week, Sam Der ger. the noted heavyweight. is now te lose his membership in the Olympic club. It is not the first time that Der ger has been in disfavOr with his club, and for several months his resignation hase been in the hands of the directors. When Berger helped in the training of Fitzsimmons in his fight with Gardner he was reported as having received money for his work. and his expulsion from the ranks of the Olympic was then considered. Through the inter- vention of friends he was allowed to remain in the club, but was asked to file his resignation. which was to he acted upon at any time that the direc' tors thought that he had offended fur ther. Next Friday night Berger will be dropped from the club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
THE SPORTING NEWS.
BILLIARDS
HOPPE BEAT n'LAUCHLIN
 ON FINAL NIGHT

Continuing to play both open and close ball-to-ball billiards, William F. Hoppe. the youthful professional. last night defeated the veteran Edward Mclaughlin in the final block of points of their three nights match. The competition was at 1S-inch balk line. two counts in lpalk, and the final score was 300 points for Hoppe to 063 for Mclaughlin. Hopes grand ay- craze for the contest was 14..3S.
 Standing room was to be had only in spaces of few inches in McLaugh- lins little academy. 59th street. near Third avenue. New York. before the match began, and the gathering of spectators was largely composed of bankers and brokers. members of the nearby clubs. As he had done on the previous nights. Hoppe was slow in overcoming stiffness and halting stroke. so that his opening innings failed to produce clusters of any size. For this portion of the contest Nc Laughlin led the youth on actual car roms by playing delicately and closely.
 Warming up to the game, Hoppe's cue worked out better results. begin ming with his eighth turn at the table. He held the balls well before him in this inning. scoring F before he miss ed long draw shot. Backing this with g. Hoppe went to the front for the nights play and held that position to the end. In the fifteenth inning Hoppe worked out run of 9, which was terminated by draw shot.
 He executed his masse shots bril- liantly durin. this run and his control of the ivory globes was little short of magical, as he compelled them to con- tinually gather in the corner squares. The S9th count of this run was a pal pable scratch. Hoppe found the balls badly lined and endeavored to send the cue ball around the table after car. roming on the white. The cue ball found the hole around the red: but the white ball. still rolling, kissed the cue ball back and completed the car rom. McI4aughlin's showing was rather poor. although his cue work improved near the end. The summary.
 William F. Hoppe-2O. ?. 5. O. j. i. 0. F. g. 17, ?, 10. ?. 12. 9S. IS, ,. il. 3. 3. 19, ,. IS. unfinished. Total. 300 points: grand total. 900 points: aver age. 13 1-3; grand average, 14.2S; high runs. 9S, 32 and 20.
 Edward McLaughln--O. 16. :. 0, 3. l. :. ?. 8. 31. 3. ]. [. 0. P. p, Al. 1. 8. o. l.. 3. Total. 900 points; grand total. 563 points: average, 10 grand aver- age. 9.0S: high runs. Al, 8 and 31.
 Refcree-Erank Hoppe
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
THE DIAMOND.
FITZ SENDS
 HIS CHECK
Frank Fitzpatrick Offers Two Hundred Dollars for Release-Big George will Have to Fight for Place.

Frank Fitzpatrick has sent check to secure his release. but the release is not yet forthcoming. The 'Holyoke directors state that the agreement to give him bis release expired on Tues day and that another agreement may be entered into.
 The Holyoke directors evidently do not know what they do want. They are scrapping among themselves and nave even come out with statements to the effect that Fitzpatrick did not work for the best interests of the team last season. This is all a dope dream. for Fitz certainly played good ball all summer even after he was deposed as captain. His brilliant work saved Hol- yoke from defeat in one of the games played in Springfield, and he was one of the most brilliant second basemen of the league.
 As before stated, the directors are simply afraid that Fitzpatrick will sign with Springfield if they release him. The Holyoke Transcript even goes 50 far as to say Springfield tam pered with Fitzpatrick last season. There is absolutely no truth in this statement. Holyoke was made an of fer to sell Fitzpatrick the first of the season and this was refused, which ended all negotiations.
 When .Frysinger was chosen mana ger of the Holyoke team for another year it Was stated that he would have the full control and would sign and release players. If this is so it might be good thing for the directors to turn the Fitzpatrick and Nickers mat ters over to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
DECLARED NO CONTEST

That the sports will not tolerate any thing but the best in fighting al Hot Springs. Ark. was demonstrated last Wednesday night in the twenty -rounu bout between Christy Williams or Memphis and Kid .Ashc of Cincinnati. The pair met in one of the most list less bouts decided ill some time. They were urged to 20 in and mix it up sry cral times. but refused to do SD. The referee allowed the boxers to finish ou. the affair. and when it was over calle.i if mo contest" The crowd chcerci the referees action and hisscd the box CTS. The preliminary bout. however. was extremely lively. Kid Wedge oi Milwaukee and Milt Kenny of St Louis came together for ten rounds. They mixed il III with q good deal of ginger and made T hit. Tine outcome was q diaw and inc decision was warmly re- ccivc,i
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
AUTOIST ON YACHTING.
Sir Thomas Dewar Says Sir Thomas Lipton Seeks Designer to Lift Cup.

Sir Thomas Dewar. who is well known as an automobile enthusiast. arrived in this country yesterday on board the steamship Graf Waldersee. He has come to witness the biz motor races to be held at Ormond the week of January 23. When seen at the pier he talked of automobiling and yacht. ing. Just before the steamer sailed he received this telegram from Sir Thom- as Upton:
 '.Sir Thomas R. Dewar:- Best wish cs for pleasant voyage across the Atlantic and good time ill the states. Remember me kindly 10 the many American friends of mine whom I am sure you will meet if you receive q tenth part of the hospitality experi- cnced at their hands, You will he killed with kindness. No country in inc world can equal America i-' warmth of welcome and open handed hospitality.
 THOMAS J. LIPTON."
 The two Sir Thomascs dined togeth- CT recently and the Scotch knight Sir Thomas Dewar. says the Irish baroE- ct is still intent on plans to lift the Amcrica's cup. Sir Thomas Dcwar said: sir Thomas Lipton is now try ing io find T desissar to take George l.. Watson's place. and he has not gir- en up hopes of taking the cup across inc Atlantic"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
PAGE MURDER TRIAL
Tucker Listened to Victims Father Without Emotion.
DR. MEAD TOLD OF CRUEL WOUNDS
Dramatic Incidents Daring Testi- Aeny of Edward Page When Speak ing of His Daughters Alec
 tl0MatA Character.

ing of His Daughters Alec
 donate Character.
 CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. 6.-In | voice that frequently trembled with emotion and unable to keep from his eyes the tears that persisted in yelling, Edward Page. the aged father of Ma bel Page, the Weston woman who was stabbed to death in her home, told to a jury the tragic story of the discovery of his daughters death. Charles l.. Tucker, the Auburndale youth. who is on trial for the murder of Miss Page, listened intently to the old mans mar rstive. but never betrayed the slightest sign of emotion.
 The fathers testimony had been awaited with interest, as it had been expected that the telling of his story would be one of the dramatic incidents of the trial. The aged witness was pathetic figure on the stand. where in spite of his nearly eighty years he re- msinsd standing for two hours, stolid- ly refusing to be seated.
 A the witness referred to the fact that when he left his home oh the morning of the murder his daughter bade him farewell ''in her usual affec- tionate manner" his voice broke. and it was moment before he could proceed. The same thing happened when he de scribed his return home and the finding of his daughters body.
 Under cross examination evidences of grief gave way to anger. and when asked whether his daughter was modest woman the witness straighten- ed, his bent form. threw his head back. gazed straight at his questioner and refused to answer. Not until convinced that no reflection upon the character of his daughter was intended would he reply, and then he said impressively. "Superlatiysly modest"
 The rest of the session was devoted to the technical testimony of Dr. Ju- liam A. Mead. the medical examiner. who performed the autopsy. He said that death was caused by three deep SIoo "cuiiiS anu lAdt III dii ploDoDlAtA Miss Page lived about two minutes after she had received the first of the four wounds on her body and that superficial wound in the throat was undoubtedly inflicted during a struggle with her assailant. In witness opinion criminal assault was not the motive.
 Every seat in the courtroom was Oc- clpied, the spectators including many women.
 Tie witness testified that there were no signs of an indecent assault having been made on Miss Page.
 On redirect examination the witness said that he did not consider that Ma bel Pages wounds could have been self inflicted. The wounds indicated that the instrument used had only one cut ting edge
 Dr. II. E. Frost. the physician who was summoned to the Page house on the afternoon that Miss Pages body was discovered described the condition of the body and the nature Of the wounds that were first noted. He GOV cred practically the same ground as did Dr. Mead during tho early part of the latter's, examination,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
BASKET BALL.
THE LOCAL MILITARY
 TEAMS WILL COhPET" |

The basketball lives from the two local military companies, c and \, will face each other on the armory floor next Thursday and this will be one of the battle royals of the season. The G team says that it will play rings around the A boys and the lat ter are smiling to themselves and wondering to what tall timber in the vicinity of the armory the G boys will wander when the X boys have mopped up the floor with them. The adher. ents of both teams will be on hand to witness the struggle and the old arm ory will ring with military songs and cheers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
LADY CHARIOT.
Winning Favorite In Fifth Race 0ut.
 chased the Field.

Winning Favorite In Fifth Race out.
 classed the Field.
 NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 6.-Lady Char lot. who outclassed her company and won with the utmost ease, was the only winning favorite. The track was fast.
 Though the weather was very cloudy and threatening, there was a splendid attendance at the course. There was a good card. which promised facing of all interesting sort and afforded chances to lucky players to gather up a bank roll. Summary;
 First Race.--Mrs Bob. first; Green Gown, second: Jade. third.
 Second Race.-Lineal. first; Light Note. second; Harpoon, third
 Third Race.--Ascot Belle, first; kittie Platt. second: Flight, third.
 Fourth Racc.-Monte, first; Pawtuck ct. second: No Trumper. third.
 Fifth Race.--Lady Chariot, first; Mint Bed. second: Noweta. third.
 Sixth Race.-~Reveille. first; Formas- ter, second; Arachue. third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
RYAN AND MELODY.

Buddy Ryan of Chicago and .-HoII- cy" Melody of New England. who i. looked upon as the real welterweight champion. have been matched tp box fifteen rounds before the newly organ. iZcI Commercial <. C. of St Louis cu January In. The club guarantees d purse of S3.-Jvp. or 50 per cent of the gate receipts. amounting 10 more than SIsD. This is regarded as libcra. iniucement for St Louis. but the pro m0teTs feel >anguine of drawing s large house. as the principals are well known in the west. Both are hard hitters and have a rapid. aggressive style This will be their second meet. ing. Melody being returned the winner the last time they met
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
SAVIOUR OF THE GAME.

\. G. Spaldin. has written an inter asting story in the Association Scm- mar on ''Thc Origin and Early History of Base Ball Mr Spalding says that base ball is distinctly an American sport and that it was first played iN New York city fin 1Si2. From tlia, year he gives a detailed account nf the growth of the sport. and. among other things. says that. while Henry Chad wick is called the father of the game. William A. Hubert. the first president Of the National league. was the saviour of the sport because Of his action in hlacklistin= thc men whp were co:i. victei of crooked playing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
HOW BRITT STARTED.

James Britt broke into the fighting game about the same way as did Jim Corbett and Joe Choynski. When Britt was attending school his class mates did not fancy the attire of the young man and proceeded to make things generally unpleasant for him. One day Britt wiped up the street with several of his assailants in such con- plete manner that his friends thought it was the proper time to make a fight CT out of him. shortly afterwards. therefore. James appeared at an anna teur show in Frisco and won a medal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
FITZ AFTER GorCH.


 Buffalo. Jan 6.-When Frank Gotch. the wrestler. returned yesterday from the Canadian woods. he found letter here from Robert Fitzsimmons relative to Gotch's recent challenge to Jeffries. It seems, that when Bob read of GOtch's plans of entering the ring he decided to write the Iowa wrestler and find out for himself if Gotch is sin. cere.
 Fitzsimmons asks in his letter if Gotch really intends to go into the fighting game, but gives no definite reason for asking. Gotch says he will answer in friendly manner, stating that he will take q chance with the gloves.
 Gotch suspects that Fits wants to know his plans and that the foxy ole! fighter may want the first crack ar him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
Cold Storage Fruit Grows.

The cold storage of fruit has grown to large proportions, nearly 3,0e0,co barrels of apples having been stored in the United States during the last winter as result of investigations during the last year. It is found that the condition in which the fruit il. grown and the manner of handling it determine 10 large extent it keeping quality and ultimate value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
Spring Racing Entries

NEW YORK. Jan. 6.--The entries fer the Brooklyn and Suburban handicaps were announced by the racing secre- taries of the Brooklyn and Coney Island Jockey clubs. With one or two far distant points to he heard from. thirty eight hcrses have been named for the Brooklyn aud forty-nine for the Suburban.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
CROKER'S HORSE BARRED.
Jockey Club Stewards Refuse te Allow
 Trainiri at Newmarket,

Newmarket. England. Jan 6.-The Jockey club las refused to grant per mission for the horses which Richard Croker recently purchased in Ireland io train at Newmarket. As usual. the club gave no reason for it's action It wrote to ]. L. Brewer of the Heath house. Newmarket. with whom Mr Croker had placed three of his Irish horses for training. that he would not be permitted to train them there. The horses are still at Newmarket.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
WANTS HIS RELEASE.

Outfcldcr GeSsler wants his release from the Brooklyn cluh. He says liN would like to play with the Pittsburs team. Manager Hanl"n was willing to trade GcssIer to the Chicago Nationals last summer. but Frank Seiee could not see it that way. Ges>ler is a good hitter and q fair fielder. and might he . star with the former National league champions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
New Reeovds at Ascot.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6.Three new records were made at Ascot as follows: Emperor of India. one mile and seventy yards in A: Cruzadcr. six furlOngs in 1:12l.. and Cerro Santa six and one
 half furlongs in 1:2o. The track was lightning fast and favorites were gen eTally successful. Patsy Brown was the only outsider to upset calculations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06

When in need of help try :a5c al ia the Democrat. One business man a.i- veTtiSed for clerk in our columns and received g. written answers. besides nearly as many more appiiei in per- son. It only costs 2-~a
 Inc Democrat office i> esguippeSl uits sII the facilities for turning sBr foss sBd jOi, printing zt shorT Bostcc. and ct lowest prices for -ood work
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
Two Faxorites Non.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 6.-Only two favorites won at Oakland Mocorito. at to l. beat the favorite. Mimo. by three quarters of a length. Robert Mitchell almost lost his field. winning by nine lengths. Another upset was Sad Sam. who won from Mansard in d Gerce drive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
GoTCH TO WHISTLE TWO.

Frank Gotch will wrestle Jim Part and Charley Rogers at Buffalo next Wednesday night. He engages to throw each of them twice in two hours and half He will wrestle out the two falls with each man separately. instead of taking them alternately
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06

one of his eyes in the fourth round and having him groggy in the sixth and last round. Sam Bolen of Brooklyn and Steve Crosby of Louisville went six lively rounds. Honors were even in the first five rounds, but the sixth was easily Bolens.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06

Patrons having sociabie and enter tainment work done at Democrat or flee get free notice in coming events column from time printing is orsierca until the affair comes o6-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
No Round Trips.

It is reported that owing to the losses suffered a, the hands of ticket scaipers several Mexican railways have decided t0 i.sue no more round-trip tieksta-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-06
SAM BOLEN WON.

Lancaster. Pa. Jan c-Before the Lancsster Athletic club last night Frei Douglass of Savannah beStesi Iack Clancy of San Francisco. closing un