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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
0YAMAS ARMY CLOSES ITS IRON RING
ABOUT BULK OF THE RUSSIAN FORCE
BOOM LAID TO
EDITORS CAUSES 4 STIR

Washington, D. c., March 10.-A
great stir has been caused here among
men who have their eyes on the presi.
dency in 1908 by the publication in
local papers of stories that q bonn for
Fairbanks was launched at the meet.
ing Of the Republican National Edito-
rial association. The reports are re.
sented by some Of the other candidates
who maintain that they point to an at
tempt of Fairbanks and his aides to
make it appear that the republican
editors Of the country are for Fair
banks for the next nomination, and
that the association indorses him. Mr.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
ABLE SPEAKERS ADDRESS
FARMERS AT INSTITUTE
Fram Friday,s Daily

From Fridays Daily
The opening meeting of the first an.
nual Farmers and Stockmens' insti
tute of Wapello county was held at
the Market street theatre this after
noon and was splendid success in
every way. Nearly 400 of the repre-
sentative farmers and stock growers
of the county were in attendance and
the program met with their hearty ap
probation.
The first meeting was to have been
held this morning, but owing to the
late arrival of some of the speakers
was postponed until 1 o'clock this af
ternoon. The officers of the Wapellc
county Meat Producers association un
der whose auspices the institute is
held feel much encouraged over the
success of the institute and still
larger attendance is expected for to
morrow morning and afternoon.
The Program.
The meeting was called to order By
Lloyd d. Burton, president of the Mea,
Producers association. Rev. w, ]
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
oki Is advancing northwest and is fore
ing the Russians against Nogi's army.
Casualties AIready Enormous,

ONAN Iva wv
ing the Russians against Nogrs army.
Casualties Already Enormous.
The casualties on both sides are
enormous. The Russian sixteenth
army corps was practically annihil-
ated at Tatchekiao and 5000 Russians
fell at Leukuanpao.
Fushun Occupied BY Japs.
Toxic, March 10-Fushun was oc-
cupied by the Japanese last night.
Fighting continues on the heights
north of FushAn CT. IL.
Russla's Eye on India.
st. Petersburg, March 10.-Russia
is steadily reinforcing her military
strength, both in men and guns, in the
direction of the Indian frontier.
I Sensational rumors of the dispatch
of re-inforcements for Russian Turkes-
tan were current two months ago, but
they were then denied. The Associated
Press is now in a position to affirm
their truth on the authority of trav-
eler of unimpeachable veracity who
has just arrived from Tashkend and
who was a personal witness of mill
tary activity on the recently COM
pleted Orenburg- -Tashkend and other
strategic railroads through Merv to
Krasnovodsk. Troops, guns and muni-
tions of war have been moving south
ward for two months. Between the
middle of January and the middle of
February flfty-six military trains,
mostly carrying artillery, arrived at
Tashkend. The guns were mostly sent
from Merry whance a Dure1y military
line goes to Kursk The traveller in
question was informed, although he
had no personal knowledge on the
point, that Russian troops had crossed
Pamirs through Terek pass and gar.
risoned Kashgar. The Oren-Tashkend
railroad was so crowded that the trav.
eler was forced to return by way OF
Krasnovodsk.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
MUST PLEAD
MOTIONS TO ouAsH DENNIsoN
INDICTMENTS ARE
ovERRULED.

Council Bluffs, March 1o.-(speciaD
Judge Macy today overruled the
motion to quash the indictments
against Dennison and he will have to
plead to the indictments. The court
adjourned at o'clock by agreement
of the attorneys. Dennison Is given
until April IL to plead.
May Get Change.
Change Of venue applications and a
petition has been prepared and will
then be presented. 1t is thought that
the case will go to Council Bluffs from
Logan.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11

Fairbanks addressed the editors while
they We're here, and later gave them
a reception at his home.
President w. S. Cappeller of the as.
sociation last night came out in state.
ment saying that great injustice had
been done by the reports that the as.
sociation has launched Fairbanks
boom, and says that they are without
foundation.
1t appears that some Of the editors
did stir up Fairbanks movem ent, but
did so as individuals, and that the as.
sociation as whole is not committed
to him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
FEARED REPEAL.
Fewer Bankruptcy Papers Are Filed
Since Conqress Has Adjourned.


Since Congress Has Adjourned.
Des Moines. March 1o.-The sudden
check in the filing of debtors petitions
in bankruptcy in the United States
district court here Is accounted for by
Clerk VIM. G. Macarthur by the ad-
journment Of congress. The report
gained currency through newspapers
that the congress which has Just ad-
journed contemplated the repeal Of the
bankruptcy law. The past four weeks
have been unusually busy for the bank
ruptcy clerk and petitions have come
from every section Of southern Iowa.
A large number of these from farmers
whose liabilities do not exceed ST..
Since congress adjourned there has
not been a single bankruptcy petition,
and 1t is predicted that unusual busi-
ness will not relax into the more nor
NAL condition of affairs. Mr.. Near
thur thus accounts for the usual flood
Of petitions rather than to any hard
times.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
THIS is THE VERDICT OF JURY
IN CASE AGAINST MYsTERl.
GUS J. c. ERDLlN.
He M UsT 60 TO PRISON
After Session Lasting From 4 O'Clock
Yesterday Afternoon Till 10 O'clock
Today Decision Is Reached by Jury
Sentenced Monday Afternoon.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Guilty Of having in his possession
burglars tools" as charged in the in.
dfctment was the verdict re-
turned this morning by the jury In the
j. G. Erdlin case, which has occupied
the attention of the district court all
this week until o'clock yesterday af
ternoon. The verdict was reached this
morning about 10 o'clock after an al
nights session.
Erdlin was arrested at the Lemly
hotel In Chillicothe, Wednesday, Janu
ary II. by Sheriff ]. H. Cremer and
Chief Of Police John w. Gray. When
captured he had in his possession the
following outfit:
One pint of ro-glycerine.
Twenty safe drills.
One 38 calibre revolver.
One 80 calibre revolver.
One tobacco sack cartridges.
Rubber tape.
Miners fuse.
Dynamite caps.
! Package gun cotton.
Small oil stone.
One razor.
Bunch skeleton keys.
One sperm candle, partly used.
One package coffee.
Cash, $45.50.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
SUSPECTED OF ROBBERY.

Prisoner at Cedar Rapids Carries
Small Clothing Stock
Cedar Rapids, March 10. -(SpeciaD
"A man giving his name as John
French but who Is believed to be Geo.
Geroux, was arrested here today. He
had big supply of trousers and other
booty and is suspected of having rob-
bed clothing store in some small
town in the neighborhood.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
WILDER is REELECTED.
Chosen to Lead GrinneII Basketball
Team Another Year.

cam Another Year.
Grinnell, March TO- - The varsity
basketball team of which A. E. Wilder
'06 has been captain during the sea.
son, just closed, met recent yand re.
elected its old leader for 1906. Mr.
Wilder is the man. who, of all the
players on this years two varsity
squads, has had the widest experience
in the game. and the choice meets the
unanimous approval of the institution
The success Of this seasons team is
regarded everywhere as a splendid tri
butte to his perseverance,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
TO HOLD JOBS
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, If CAPABLE,
WILL NOT LOSE
POSITIONS.

"A Washington, D. O., March 10. - It
Ias announced after the cabinet
Weeting today that for the present, at
least, the general policy as to federal
appointments in all departments will
be to retain 1ncumbents during salts
factory service. entirely irrespective
Of the length of service of the incum-
bents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
TO oUELL REBELLION.

Thirty-two BattaIions Of Turkish Re
lnforcements Ordered to Arabia.
Constantinople, March 10.-Altogeth.
er thirty-two battalions of Turkish re.
inforcements have been called out to
cope with the insurrection in the prov.
ince of Yemen, Arabia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
PR AISED
BY BRYAN
GOVERNOR LAFoLLETTE CALLED
FIRST REPUBLICAN, CHAM
PloN OF REFORM.

Madison, Wis, March 1o.-on invi-
tation ]. w. Bryan today addressed
the Wisconsin legislature. Bryan
created enthusiasm by championing
the reform measures Of the state ad.
ministration. He characterized Gov.
ernor LaF'ollette as the first and fore
most champion Of reform in the repub.
lican party. Governor LaFollette later
entertained Mr.. Bryan at luncheon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
VERDICT OF MURDER.

coroner's Jury Finding In Stanford
Case Is AS Expected.
Honolulu, March 10.-The coroner's
Jury today returned verdict that Mrs
Stanford died an unnatural death, due
to strychnine poisoning, the poison
having been introduced into bottle
of bi-carbonate Of soda with felonious
intent by some person or persons to
the jury unknown.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
General Manager Of Interboroush
Company Says Though Service VIII
be Temporarily lnterfered With, all
Positions Are Filled.

New York, March t0.-Gra1d
Chief Stone, of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers, today re.
voked the charter Of the striking
lnterborouah engineers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
Washouts on Santa Fe.

Albuquerque, N. M, March 10. -
All Santa Fe trains for the west are
held at this point indefinitely. Heavy
rains to the west and south lhave swok
len all the streams.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
WAS DIES MONIES PIONEER.

Ueath OF Cr. WdrFen F1IPpeeJ at SAT-
Lake, Shock to Friends.
Des Moines, March 10.-Dr Warren
Hippee, a resident of Des Molnes since
1864 and one of the wealthy men of
the city, died at Salt Lake city early
yesterday. The announcement of his
death came as a shock as he left here
but few days ago for California to
spend a few months. Death was due
to complications resulting from q Sc
we're cold.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
Claimed to be Gold Miner.

Erdlin had been stopping at the
Lemly about one week at the time of
his capture. He claimed to be gold
miner from Colorado and to be inter
ested in some mining deal in this part
of Iowa. His actions lead him to be-
come the object of suspicion from the
first. Erdlin made numerous trips to
little nearby towns and or nns ocea-
sion while in saloon in Lucas dropped
a machinists' drill such as safe blowers
use. This added to the suspicion con-
corning the man and the local officers
were notified with the result that he
was arrested on the following day.
Erdlin's defense was that he was a
miner from Salida, Col, and in this
part of Iowa on business AS evidence
that'he was In the state on legitimate
business letters were introduced which
implied that he came to Iowa to con-
suit with Attorney w. H. G. Jaques,
of the firm Of Jaques & Jaques, which,
when he was arrested, was called upon
to conduct his defense.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
WARREN S. STONE BREAKS
The NEW YORK CAR STRIKE
CEDAR RAPIDS HOPES.
Assurance That Burned Cereal Mills
Will be Rebuilt Is Received.

= A*s = y 4 y *A
y Cedar Rapids, March 10. -(Spe- -
ciaD- 1t is stated on apparent y
good authority that the cereal u
mills which were burned here on II
Tuesday night will be rebuilt. The y
mill was the property of the y
American Cereal Co. "
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
MASSACRE IN AFRICA.

Nine Thousand SonaI1s Attack Merka
on East Coast.
y Mombasa, British East Africa, y
March 1o.-lt Is reported that =
5000 Somalls have attacked the =
town Of Merka on the Bexdir coast 4
and annIhilated the Inhabitants.
= Il = 4 -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
Gave No Explanation.

No explanation, however was at.
tempted to show how he came to be
putting up for such a length of time
at the Lemly hotel in Chillicohe with
no baggage of any kind further than
his overcoat and the outfit discovered
upon him. No attempt was made to
show how he happened to have in his
possession of so perfect an outfit OF
what is commonly termed burglars
tools, or to what use he expected to put
them.
Monday afternoon at 1880 o'clock has
been set for the date Of receiving sen
tence.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
THOUSANDS DIE OF PLAGUE.
Thirty-four Thousand succumb to the
Dread Disease in Ono Week.

Dread Disease in Ono Week.
Calcutta, March 1O.-The deaths
from the plague last week numbered
$4,000. Statistics show that the deaths
from bubonic plague in India within a
few years reached nearly 100000. In
1903 the mortality in India from the
plague alone was $4,000. The num-
Der Of deaths recorded last week, while
extraordinary, Is not unprecedented.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-11
ONLY A MIRACLE coU.D HAVE
GIVEN kURoPATklN VICTORY
YESTERDAY, SAY
EXPERTS.
JAPANESE TROOPS
OCCUPY MUKDEN

Russians In Holy City Are Panic
Stricken on Arrival of Japanese ~
Thousands of Prisoners and Enor-
nous Quantities Of Stores Are Cap
tured by the triumphant Japanese.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-23
ATTACKS HIS MOTHER;
CUTS HIS OWN THROAT

Special to The Herald.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, June 22.-James
Parkinson of Arroyo Grande cut his
throat last evening, after an atrocious
attempt on the life of his aged
mother.
Parkinson is a young man of per-
haps "a years and resided at the home
Of his aged mother. In a temporary
ht of insanity the man rushed at his
mother with carving knife and made
futile attempt to kill her with the
weapon. After a desperate struggle
she managed to escape and called for
assistance. The neighbors who went
to the scene found Parkinson with a
frightful cash clear across his throat
which was not deep enough to sever
an artery or injure the wind pipe.
He was hard to handle and the COM
bined efforts of four men were neces-
sary to tie him so that he might not
in1ict further damage to himself
Parkinson is given to drinking very
freely and to this is partly attributed
the state of mind which caused the
act
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-23
SAWTELLE MISCELLANIES
Spanish War Veterans Offer Wander.
cook Services of Attorney


SAWTELLE, June ga committee
of Spanish War veterans from Sawtelle
and the home visited Walter Wander
cook last night and rendered him the
services of an attorney to defend him.
His soldier friends will see him through
financially. DIR. George Bahrenburg of
this place treated him nearly a year
ago, and he states that the man had
chorea, a nervous disease that results
often in abnormal mental conditions.
James Smith, who was struck on the
head with a cleaver in a Los Angeles
saloon was a member of the Thirty
third wisconsin volunteers and fought
under Sherman and Grant. He is now
in the receiving hospital at Los An
geles.
A. M. Leech, brother of Edward
Leech, win visit here next week. He
comes from Montana.
George Shull and wife, prominent
society people and at one time in bus
mess here, will remove to Colorado,
They recently returned from Honolulu.
Mrs. George Kellum met with an ac-
oident yesterday in coming out of her
house. She stepped on a piece of iron
pipe which rolled under her foot caus-
Ing a severe sprain.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-23
SEVERELY BEATEN
BY A MEXICAN
SAN BERNARDIN0 RESIDENTS
SKULL FRACTURED
CHURCH STRIFE BLAzES UP
Troubles In st. Johns Episcopal Par
lsh Revived by Division Of Mem-
bershlp Regarding Rev. P.
n. Hickman
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, June 22.-Fred
Olrich was the victim of a murderous
assault last night at the hands of
cap" Ruiz, a Mexican, at the slaugh-
ter house of the San Bernardino Pack
ing company south of the city. The
men had been having some words over
the handling of a lot of tallow but 1t
was supposed to have been settled
amicably, when suddenly the Mexican
slipped up behind Olrich and knocked
him insensible with a big club. Oh
rich's skull was fractured and he lies
at the Marlborough hospital in Sc
rious condition. Ruiz was arrested.
Church War Becomes Acute
The troubles of st. Johns Episcopal
parish in this city are again ap-
preaching an acute stage because Of
the division in the parish membership
regarding Rev. P. H. Hickman, the
pastor Some time ago petition was
sent to Bishop Johnson, signed by
about fifty members of the parish,
W.
transferred to some other point. Fol-
lowing this Mr.. Hickman filed his res
ignation with the vestry. The latter
held a meeting at which Bishop john
son was present, and the vestry re-
fused to accept the resignation, which
is now withdrawn.
In the meantime, Mr.. Hickman has
a three months vacation which he
will spend at the coast. 1t is expected
that during this period some action will
be taken either by the bishop or the
vestry. The later body is largely Of
Mr.. Hickman's own creation, as the
members of the parish who have op-
posed the rector have refrained from
taking part in the management of the
church affairs. The troubles have en-
gendered much bitterness among the
membership.
q. B. Stuart, who is under arrest in
Chicago for connection with the I'm
perial Brokerage company, was for
many years a well known resident Of
this city. He was civil engineer
and later became an attorney here. He
also married in this city, and at one
time was candidate for the position of
district attorney on the Populist tick
ct. While here he was known as a
smooth promoter, and when he left Los
Angeles he made his boast to friends.
1t is said, that he intended to make
his fortune in the world by some
means.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-23

catch was made from the launch
Chappie.
Seven barracuda, two yellowtail and
one rock bass rewarded I. L. LeCount
Of the Los Angeles fire department
for two hours work this morning. The
catch weighed 110 pounds.
Hugo r. Johnstone Of New York and
valet are registered at the Metropole
hotel.
L. Cruickshank and wife are Ange-
lenos enjoying their honeymoon at the
Grand View hotel.
F. v. Rider of Pasadena is guest
at the Metropole.
J. Curly Barlow is a prominent New
York capitalist who is rated among
the most expert fishermen now hand
ling rod here. catch of thirteen
constituted part of string taken by
him recently.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-23
REDOND0 BREVITIES
Knights and Ladies of Security Hold
Monster Picnic


Special to The Herald.
REDONDO, June 22.-Redondo was
given over today to the knights and
Ladies of Security, who came down
from Los Angeles and surrounding
towns. 1t is estimated that some five
hundred members of the order were
present and participated in the en-
joyments of the day. An exhibition
drill was given, after which dancing
was INDUCED in at the pavilion for a
couple of hours during the afternoon
An informal dance was given at Ho-
tel Redondo last evening, and among
those from Los Angeles in attendance
were Misses Dorsey, Elliott, Kirkpat-
rick, Goodrich, Gooding. Mcconnell
and Workman, and Messrs. F. Dal-
ton, P. Parsons, VIM. C. Bachelor, Dr.
VIM. Brill, DR.. j. F. Curran, DR.. ]. s.
Hall, F. r. Percival.
S. C. Diebler and family of South
McAlester, I. T., and Mrs. Emma Car
ter of Manhattan, Kas., arrived in the
city yesterday and are at the Emer-
aid for a week or so.
Mrs. Edward Amet and two daugh-
ters of Chicago are stopping at Ho-
tel Redondo for the summer.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-23
vANDALS PERPETRATE
OUTRAGE IN LONG BEACH
Paint Skull and Bones on the Front
Door Of City Trustee



Cate
Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, June 22.-City Trus-
tee D. M. Cate today made known the
details of an outrage committed last
Saturday night which he thinks was
in retaliation for his stand in the board
of trustees in favor Of closing up
blind pigs" on the evening mem
toned Mr.. Cate and his family and
some friends were in the back parlor
Of the trustees home at 615 East Ocean
avenue. Just about o'clock the maid,
Kate Brewer. chanced to look out Of
the kitchen door and saw a stepladder
come into sight outside the fence and
a man climbed up, peered for an In
stant then dropped out Of sight. Then
she heard someone try the front door.
She did not disturb Mr. Cate, thinking
the incident trivial.
But when the visitors started to de-
part on the front porch they discovered
something sticky and called their
hosts attention to 1t. Mr.. Cate turned
on the porch lights and found that
the glass in the front door. the door
itself and the casing were smeared
with blood red paint The front Win
dows and castings were also smeared
and on the front door post was skull
and cross bones also done In red paint
To finish UP the marauders had emp
Al - hoir ipf fhA
porch floor. Mr.. Cate at once sum-
moned private detectives and put them
at work. He kept the affair quiet uil-
til today when he said that the guilt
of one person had been positively
proven and that three more would
probably be implicated. The trustee
thinks that developments will show
that the work was done at the instiga-
ton of political enemies who are OPP
posed to his temperance views. Mr..
Cate has been for some time trying TO
stir UP the trustees to action against
"blind pigs" and has been practically
the only trustee to favor drastic meas
ures.
A seashore romance was eliminated
this afternoon at Downey, where MISS
Agnes Venable of that place and How
ard Walker of Long Beach were mar
ried at 2 o'clock at the home of the
brides parents. The couple met here
about a year ago when Miss Venatle
was general delivery clerk in the local
post office. They will reside here on
East Fourth street.