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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-24
MARKETS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Live Stosk Market.

Chicago. Aug. 90. Cattle, receipts.
$4,000; 100000 higher; good to prime,
s5.35@6.10; poor to medium $425@
5.45; stockers, s2.250415; cows, 1920
@4.50; Texans $3.10@450
Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; Toe higher;
mixed butchers. $5.So@6.4o; good to
$5.75@6.OO; light, $6.00@6.4O; bulk
sales, s600063O.
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000, 1Oc higher,
$4:5o@5.5o; lambs, 1o@25c higher. $3.50
Oils.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-24
New York Poultry Market,

New York, Aug. 23-Poultry. chick
ems. 14@15; fowls, 12@13k; turkeys,
1907.
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Chicago Produce Marke,.

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Wheat, No. Q req,
S2A @S2A No. 3 red, 80A @S2A; No.
hard. S11z @91; No. hard, sO@s7;
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-24

FOR SALE-CORN LANDS IN THE
best part of the rand old state of
Missouri Audrian county, where
corn is king, and we can show you
a bumper crop, good wheat, oats and
clover, and blue grass that beats
Kentucky; mild climate and good
schools; free rural delivery; tele-
phones and the lowest taxes of any
state; three railroads. farms at rea-
sonable prices. Write us for land
list and information. Winters &
Tucker, Mexico Mo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-24

HAVE A FEW IMPROVED AND
unimproved farms in Iowa and the
northwest which / must exchange
for good stocks of goods or income
property at once. Submit full par
ticulars. B. Butler, Northwood,
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-24

New York Produce Market.
New York, Aug. 23.- Wheat, Sept
S7A
Corn-Sept., 59h.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-24

FOR SALE-A. ]. BUCKNER FARM.
230 acres, miles north of Ottumwa
Plenty of good water; good house,
barn and outbuildings. For infor:na-
ton inquire Bennett Bros. on farm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-24
Peoria Produce Market.

Peoria, Aug. 2s.-Corn No. 8, 81.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-24

Chicago Poultry Market.
Chicago, Aug. 23.-Poultry, firm;
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Receipts and Shipments of Horses.
Following is the movement of horses
at the Chicago stock yards for dates
estimated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-24

BRISK HORSE TRADE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
AUXILIARY MEETING HELD.
North Capitol W. c. T. U. Hears Re-
ports and Chooses Officers.

The North Capitol Auxiliary of the WON
ans Christian Temperance Union held its
first meeting of the autumn Monday even
So street northeast. The president Mrs.
Theo. T. Moore, presided at the meeting,
and reports of the treasurer and secretaries
swere read and adopted.
Mrs. Mcbride, superintendent of the Loyal
Temperance Legion. reported a membership
of ffty-two in her department in the North
Capitol NJ. E. Church and Il similar orgaul-
cation in the United Brethren Church.
report from the soldiers and sailors de-
partment of which Mrs VIM. c. Braly is
superintendent told of various visits to the
Army Hospital and, distribution of maya
zines, comfort bags and fruit to the SOL
diers. Mrs. Earl G.. Torrey, cradle roll su-
perintendent, announced a membership of
tftynine in her department
The organization of a new union at the
navy yard was reported, known the John
b. Cough Union, with Mrs. Wiley as presi-
dent.
Delegates to the annual meeting, to be
held at the Calvary Baptist Church Octo-
Der and 1, were elected, as follows: Mrs
b. A Lineback, Mrs. Gist, Mrs. Edward
Saxton, Mrs. Torrey, Mrs. Mcbride, Mrs
Edythe Wiley. Mrs. Ebert; alternates, Mrs.
Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Meachem, Mrs. L. D.
Clark and Mrs. ]. E. Hiatt
The election of officers was ordered and
Mrs. Theo. 7. Moore declined reelection as
president leaving that position temporarily
vacant. Mrs. Moore was elected vice presi-
dent. Mrs. H. V. fostering and Mrs. c.
ii. Hall. recording secretary and treasurer
respectively, were reelected. and Mrs Ed
win Williamson was elected corresponding
secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Junior Tent of Rechabites Formed.

A junior tent of Rechabites was organized
at Haines Hall, Harrison street, Anacostia,
Tuesday evening, composed of boys between
the ages of ten and sixteen. The meeting
was presided over by High Deputy ]. ].
Murray and Past High Representative
George w. Shoemaker admins tered the
pledge of the order. Secretary George w.
Rue, who began his career in the junior
order sixteen years ago, instructed the
youthful beginners in temperance work, and
urged every one to be true to their pledge
and grow up temperance men and scod cit
liens.
After the tent was formed it was decided
to call ii Ivy Tent, to correspond with the
primary or Wreath Tent and Laurel Tent,
which is the womans auxiliary.
The following were chosen as officers for
the balance of the quarter ending Decem-
Der 81: Past chief ruler Raymond Middle
ton; chief ruler. Edward Mink; deputy
ruler, Francis McGrath; recording secre-
tary, Ralph williamson financial secre-
tary, Earl Barrett Levite, Claude Jordan;
inside guard, Albert Waters; outside guard,
Walter Griffith.
Wreath Tent, No. 1913, under whose jul
risdiction the junior tent will operate, has
elected the following board of guardians:
Shepherd, Harry l.. Jordan; councillor, Muir
ray Allen; treasurer, George w. Rue. Mr..
Harry l. Jordan will represent the Juniors
at the coming high tent session.
After the boys had filled uD on refresh
ments that had been prepared for them
they adjourned, declaring they would
return next meeting with a good many
more candidat ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Eloping Couple Married.

simultaneously with the return of the
horse and buggy used by Miss Elizabeth
Skinner, the nineteen-year-old daughter of
Sylvester Skinner of Congress Heights. and
George W. FRANKIE, a temporary resident of
the same place when they disappeared to-
gether from the suburb named, Sunday
evening last was the announcement OF the
issuing of a marriage license to the young
people in Baltimore. Md. Alvin Cox, a
youth whose home is on the Heights, re-
turned the outfit and stated he had visited
George Frankel at his home on l4th street
northwest, where he ascertained the loca-
ton of the team The latter had been left
in a livery stable near the Baltimore and
Ohio depot. The horse was the property
of Frankel, but the remainder of the outfit
belonged to a citizen of Giesboro named
Jarboe to whom 1t was restored. Young
Cox stated he had left the couple at the
depot. they having procured tickets for
Boston. In contradiction of this. however,
friends of George Frankel say he was in
the vicinity of Congress Heights yesterday,
and told them ne had married Miss Skinner.
The time and place of the ceremony were
not made known to the police, who were
working on the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
HARVEST FESTIVAL.
Annual Services Under the Auspices Of
Salvation Army.


The local branch Of the Salvation Army,
w. ]. Brookman, captain in charge, Is pre-
pairing to celebrate it's annual harvest fes-
tival, September q to 20 inclusive. During
the period the Salvation Army throughout
the country will seek gifts-of every con-
ceivabfe nature. Already some Of the bust
ness men of the city have responded quite
literally.
The following is a list of articles of prac-
teal utility to the army, all of which will
be gratefully received by the local repre-
sentatives: Fruits, flowers, canned goods
vegetables, smoked meats, chickens, corn
books, pictures, clothing, shoes, furniture
wheat. flour, bIead, eggs, condensed milk.
teas, coffee, notions and dry goods.
In connection with the harvest festival
there will be some special meetings held in
the hall, $50 Pennsylvania avenue, COM
mencing Sunday night with song service
and Monday night musical by the children
of the soldiers of the corps. The income de-
rived from the musical will go toward the
childrens target in connection with the har-
vest festival. The children in the Salvation
Army do their part toward the one great
effort of the army.
Tuesday night the sale of goods will take
place.
Wednesday night the divisional officer.
Major Simonson. will conduct special
meeting and will read the returns from
every soldier.
The money realized from this effort will
be used for the support of the women's res
cue homes, training homes and the local
work in Washington. Every one Is welcome
to any or all Of the meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETS.
Case of Principal Swartzell Not Con-
sidered-Business Disposed Of.

sidered-Business Disposed OF.
y regular meeting of the board of edu-
cation was held at the Franklin building
last evening. at which only routine bust
ness was transacted. The case of Prin-
cipal Swartzel was not taken up. 1t is
expected that the board will give final
consideration to that case at a special
meeting this evening, at which Mr.. SwartZ-
ell will submit Ii brief in support of his
administration.
The trouble in the NJ street high school
may also be acted upon by the board at
to-night's meeting, but there is no GER
tainty on that point.
At the close of last nights meeting it was
announced that the following were the sue
cessfu! candidates in the examination for
admission to the kindergarten department
of the normal schools: Normal School No.
/, Madge l.. Coon, Evelyn Kemp. Clara
Schofield; Normal School No. 9, Josephine
Patterson, Fannie H. Burrell.
designations were accepted as follows:
w. L. Wilder. teacher in Armstrong
Manual Training School; Philip Gerry, head
of the department of English and history,
Mckinley Manual Training School, Melvia
E. Yoder. teacher.
Promotions-H. L. Haneke, from second
to third grade; Anna Greff, from first to
second grade; Ethel Hoffman, from second
to third grade. fifth division.
The following normal graduates were APP
pointed: Cora McCarty, Mary E. Taylor,
Grace McLaurine. Mary H. Bayly, May NJ.
Walup and Mary l.. McColgan, substi-
tute teachers, and Resale Payton Sander
lin, teacher of physical culture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
YORKTOWN BATTLEFIELD LINE.
Historic Spot Will Be Made More Ac-
cessible.

The historic battlefield of Yorktown Is to
be made easy of access by the building of
a railway from Newport News to the bat
tlefe.d. To reach Yorktown at present 1t
is necessary to go by steamer from Balti-
more or drive several miles from the near
est station on the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway or the York river branch of the
Southern.
The Virginia Peninsula Railway Company
has been organized. with a capital stock of
100000, and an application for a charter
has been made to the Virginia Corpora
ton Commission. Mr.. w. A. Post. general
manager of the big shipyard at New
port News and president of the Newport
News street railway, Is president of the
new company: J. l.. Patton of Newport
News is vice president Charles M. Graves
Of Norfolk, secretary. and Arthur Lee,
treasurer. The construction Of the road
will be started as soon as the right of
way has been secured and 1t will proba bly,
be In operation within the next year. The
cars will be operated by gasoline motors
and will be capable of high speed.
The resulting accessibility of the York
town battlefield will, it Is believed, draw
hundreds of tourists there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Thumped Her Nose.

James Tolliver, you are charged with
making an assault on Harriet Gibbs. What
do you say. guilty or not guilty?" was the
arraignment In the first case in the Police
Court this morning.
Guilty" said the defendant
What did this man do?" was asked of
Harriet Gibbs
He thumped my nose"
With what?'
with his fist
How hard?"
1T made my nose bleed
The defendants statement of the "a se
was not mitigating to him.
Twenty dollars fine" concluded his hon.
or A commitment to jail for Toiiver for
sixty days was made out by Clerk Potts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Blaze Causes $500 Damage.

Fire In the dry goods store of Mrs. o. B.
Lynch. 1O2 H street northwest this morning
about 10 o'clock, caused about $500 damage
Some laces and fancy goods draped on a
wire in the rear part Of the store caught
fire and lively blaze resulted. Several
companies of the fire department responded
to an alarm turned in from box 2S2, but
only No. @ engine company went into serv-
ice, as it required only a few minutes to ex-
tinguish the flames and remove the dam
aged goods. 1t is thought that a piece of
lighted paper thrown from the window of a
fiat upper floor caused the fire. Mrs.
Lynch had her property insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
FUNERAL OF SIMON JONES.
Carpenter Who Was Drowned Buried
at Glenwood.

The funeral OF Simon E. Jones. the car
penter who jumped In the river from the
steamer Charles Manchester last Saturday
night. as heretofore stated in The Star. took
place at O'Clock this afternoon from the
undertaking establishment OF J. William
Lee. 1872 Pennsylvania avenue. Capt.
Beacham of the government tug Pontineer
found the body floating in the river near
Fort Hunt yesterday afternoon. 1t was re-
covered and brought to the city.
Jones was sixty-two years old and had
been in the employ Of the Southern railway
for number of years. He boarded at 304
c street northwest. Saturday morning he
left home for the purpose of depositing
some money in bank, and was next heard
of when his coat and hat were found in the
toilet room Of the Manchester Mrs. Jones.
widow of the deceased. called upon the au-
thorities yesterday afternoon and made the
necessary arrangements for the funeral. In
terment was at Glenwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
New Sewer Construction.

New sewers are to be constructed and
water mains laid, in pursuance of orders OF
the Commissioners, as follows:
Sewers along the west side OF 22d street
northwest between NJ and y streets. abut-
ting lots 80 "a, 81. &c. 81, IS, 30, 40, Al, ~,
AZ and - of square 20.
$50 feet more or less of S-inch water
main in Philadelphia street between Hi
nois avenue and 9Th street.
40 feet. more or less OF S-inch water
main. in the west side OF Illinois avenue,
south from Philadelphia street.
Sewer In Brightwood avenue between
Florida avenue and Pomeroy street, and in
Pomeroy street, between Brightwood ave
nue. and 9th street at an estimated cost of
SS,Uo charEeable to the appropriation for
suburban sewers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
ALLEGED BIGAMIsT IN CUSTODY.
Indicted Virginia Drummer Brought
Here From Cincinnati

Robert l.. Wharton. who is also known
r. A. Morgan and William A. Anderson,
was brought here this morning from Gin
cinnau and turned over to the marshal
to be held for trial upon charge Of
bigamy. The young man, as heretofore
stated in The Star. was complained against
by his alleged second wife, and in
dictment returned against him. Detec-
tives Helan and McNamee investigated
the case and located Wharton in Cincin-
natl. When taken before Judge A. c.
Thompson the prisoner denied his identity,
but changed his mind when Detective He
Ian produced a photograph of him. The
prisoner is a drummer, and lived in Peters
burg, Va, before he came to this city
Judge Thompson held him for removal TO
this city and he reached here this morning.
as stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Citizens Association Formed

Announcement is made that the residents
of Riverdale. Md, and vicinity have formed
an organization to be known as the River
dale Citizens Association 1t is stated that
the organization was created with the OBJ
Ject OF guarding zealously the interest of
icai"
Ofhcers were elected follows: Joseph
Tanning, president; Stewart r. Richards
vice president; F. c. Burrhus, secretary
treasurer; executive committee, Robert e.
Mangum. j. l.. Magee and George Beale
Read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Retirement Association Meeting.

The treasury branch of the United States
Civil Service Retirement Association has
arranged to hold a series of meetings dur
ing the next few months, the first of which
will be held next Wednesday night at the
National Rifles Armory. Mr.. w. E. An
drews, auditor of the Treasury Depart
ment, will make an address and an excel
lent musical program has been prepared.
The meeting will be under the direction of
a committee that includes James a. Sam
pie president: Llewellyn Jordan, MD
vice president; Miss E. M. Jacobs, secre-
tary: r. Stone Jackson, treasurer; j. B.
knnear and Isaac r. Hit, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
NEW MEASURE PROPOSED.
Amendment of Law Governing Sale of
Poisons.

In view of the increasing number of sui
cides in the District, in which easily pro-
cured poisons have been the chief factor
Cen missioner mcfarland today voiced to
the board of pharmacy the opinion that a
determined pressure at the coming session
of Congress for new pharmacy measure
will yield the desired result.
The statement was made in connection
with a request made of the pharmacy board
by the Commissioner that it examine the
BILL which was introduced at the last ses-
sion of Congress, with view to embodyfng
in it any new ideas which might be avail
able before It is again brought before the
makers of law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
BISHOP CoNATY IN CITY.
Brief Social Visit Prior to Going to
Rome

Rt Rev. Thomas A Conaty BISHOP of the
diocese of Los Angeles, Cal, and former
rector of the Catholic University in this
city. was a visitor here yesterday. Bishop
Conaty arrived in the city Tuesday night
and registered at the Shoreham Hotel. and
called at the Catholic University yesterday,
where he was informally entertained by
Rev. George Dougherty, secretary to Mgr.
O'Connell. the rector. and tie members Of
the faculty.
The bishop merely stopped off in Washing
ton to pay a social call at the university,
1t is said, and left on the afternoon train
for Baltimore, where he will make brief
visit, and then proceed to New York. He
will take a steamer in that city for Rome
next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
JUDGE OBJECTS.
Does Not Want Internal Revenue Of
fee in Lvnchburp

The fight being made to move the office
of the collector of internal revenue from
Alexandria to point in the southwest por-
ton of the state has taken on a new as
pect. Judge II. c. Mcdowell of the United
States court for the Lyncbhurg district
has announced his opposition to the bring
ing of the office to Lynchburg, because it
will take up part of the office of his court
in the federal building in that city. 1t is
believed that Judge McDowell's protest will
be effective and Lynchburg will be taken
from the possible points of location for
the office
The question now seems to be whether to
leave the office at Alexandria or take it to
Abingdon, in the extreme southwest part of
the state,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers foS
Fort Monroe Norfolk and all points south
every day in the year at $50 pm
Trains leave District line station for Ches-
epeake Beach at $50 and 9:25 an.
pm.
Electric trains from 18th and Pennsyi.
vania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly, III
am. to 3 pm. Arlington and Alexandra
every twenty minutes.
Cars from station Aqueduct bridge Tor
Arlington. Fort Mye: and Falls Church haif
hourly.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon leaves 7th street wharf at 10 4. IN.
and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Louise for Great Falls leaves 32d
street and Canal at $40 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

The advance OF 81 per thousand feet in
the price Of lumber made by the North
Carolina Pine Association. as mentioned In
The Star yesterday, affects this market to
great extent, as the greater portion Of
all the lumber used in this city comes from
the territory controlled by the associat ton
and Is brought here by vessels. Hardly a
day passes that schooners with lumber from
Maryland and North Carolina do not come
into port. The North Carolina Pine Associa-
ton controls the lumber output OF Virginia,
Maryland. the Carolinas and nearly all the
other southern states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21

Special Correspondence of The Star
HfATTSVlLLE, Md. September 20. 1907.
DR. n. I. Willis OF Luray, Va, has pur-
chased portion of the property of the late
DR.. G. A. Richardson, Maryland avenue,
and Will begin the practice of medicine in
Hyattsville about October /. He has been
practicing In Luray for about eight years.
Mr.. Charles r. Mangum captain of the
Hyattsville base ball team, has issued in
vitations to stag party at his home Riv-
erdale, Saturday evening, when the men,
bers OF the winners of the Suburban League
pennant will be entertained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Typhoid Conditions Favorable.

A slight improvement was again noted in
the typhoid fever situation today, there be-
ing ten new cases noted since The Stars
report closed yesterday, while against this
were balanced thirteen patients discharged
from quarantine Two of the latter num-
Der were deaths. The balancing of the
number of patients under treatment, in the
light of the development of the outbreak
during the twenty-four hours just ended,
slows a total of % sufferers from the NAL
ady in the District today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Home Treatment for Cancer.

DR.. B. F. Byes Balmy Oils for cancer is
a painless cure. Most cases are treated at
home without the service of physician.
Send for book telling what wonderful things
are being done by simply amounting with
oils. Gives instant relief from pain, de-
stroys the cancer microbes and restores
the patient to health. Thousands of cam
GERS, tumors, cGtarrh, ulcers. piles and ma
lignant diseases cured In the last years.
If not afflicted cut this out and send it to
some suffering one. Address DR.. B. F. Bye,
P O. Box SOB. Indianapolis. Ind.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Epworth League Convention.

Arrangements have been made for the
annual convention of the Washington dis
trict Epworth League, to be held at Ham
line NJ E. Church Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings of next week. Rev. ]. w.
Sumwalt of Baltimore will speak at the
Tuesday evening session.
The Wednesday evening meeting will be
devoted to business. Z. r. Rochester, presi-
dent of the district league. has announced
he will rot be a candidate for reelection,
to the regret of the members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Those leaving the city should have
The Star sent TO them by mail In Or
der that they may keep informed
about Washington affairs. In most
Instances The Star will be at the
breakfast table the next day and give
all OF the news from Washington of
the day before. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired. The
price of The Star by mail daily and
Sunday 10 90 cents per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-21
Granulated Sugar, &c. per Lib. !;

Perfection Tea. Soc; Everybody's Coffee,
Ice: Potatoes. Toe. bu. White Fat Mack
erel for 25c.; Cal. Hams, size; Reg. Hams,
121ac.: Sweet Potatoes, 3Oc. PIX: Large
Pickles, 10c. doz. Oyster Crackers. &c.
Snaps. &C.; Lemon Cakes, &c.: or. Lunch
Crackers. T1ac.: Prepared Ham. 121Ac.;
Bologna, TIC; Best Flour s5.25 Dbl. 81 40
A-bbl. SIX. 35c trial SIX; "Old Time" -four,
81 rs bbi. S1.2O A-bbl. SIX. 3Oc. trial SIX. J..
T. D. Pyles' stores. including 94S La. ave.
se2O-6t