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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-09-08

Abba.
A. F. Jenkins and daughters, May
and Mead, We're Charlton visitors last
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Hobson of Wash
ing arrived Wednesday for visit with
Mrs. Hobson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Zimmers. west Of town.
Miss Nellie Hurley of Georgetown
returned home Wednesday after visit
with her uncle, J. P. Morrison.
Ethel Craven and nephew, Robert
Harshfield We're Charlton visitors Tues
day.
P. H. stech accompanied two cars
of cattle to Chicago Monday.
The Old Settlers day has been post
poned from September 10 to Septem-
Der %.
Scott wiltsey of Chicago, is visiting
his mother, Mrs. Ella Wiltsey.
7Vr. and Mrs. J. A. White returned
Wednesday from Abba.
Mrs. William Alters of Galesburg,
ILL.,, arrived Wednesday for visit with
her sister, Mrs Futhey.
Miss Ina King left Monday for Char
iton, where she goes to work in Mrs.
Steele's millinery store.
J H. Cook, j. l.. Werts, N. w. Ken
dali and Jno. Plotts, ST., We're Charlton
visitors Wednesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-09-08

| A. F, jenkins and daughters, May
and Mead, were Charlton visitors last
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-09-08

You can not make any mistake by
reating the kidneys at once, for it is
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
DREARY DAY
FOR TENNIS
At NEWPORT

Having cleared away SO matches in the
mittee in charge OF the national lawn
tennis championship In singles at New
port today tackled the problem of carry
ing the tournament through the third
round and part OF the fourth before the
close OF play.
The strong players were so well scat
tered In the original draw that there
there were comparatively few matches
scheduled for the day that might arouse
any great amount OF interest. a fairly
good contest was expected IN the Behr-
Holt match. although after his match
with Larned yesterday Behr was a strong
favorite before the play began. while
there were "A number OF close followers
OF the sport who picked him as a finalist
for the all corners event.
The big blackboard on the club house
piazza with the drawings on IL offered a
fine chance for speculation. and II was a
favorite gathering place for many OF the
old time players before the courts were
occupied for the day.
The conditions for play were far from
being ideal the weather remaining OPP
pressively hot. with little air stirring and
no sign OF relief from any quarter. The
fog was higI up but IL had its effect and
II those among the players must been TO
get away, would have welcomed good
cooling shower.
The courts responded slowly 10 treat
ment, and, while good. were inclined TO
be somewhat moist The grandstand
court was best OF all. the canvas covering
keeping IL from the effects OF the thick
fog during the night.
None OF the matches were started ear
ly, and in fact there was an inclination 70
slow up things on the part of all
Up 10 the intermission but eight match
es had been played 10 a result; and be-
side Clothier, Alexander. Jones and
Wright the men who went 10 brackets
were Ames. who beat Pell by default, af-
ter one set had been played; Hawk. who
beat Rose AS. 6-3, Ga, 6-3; Behr. who won
from Holt 6-s, 60. 6-3, and Leroy. who
beat Bell In four sets
The realization as to the slowness OF
--lings during the first two hours OF play
exceeded even the expectations; and there
was little or nothing 10 enthuse over.
One OF the first matches finished was
the Alexander Cooke. which went TO A.
exander in straight sets. Irving Wright
and ]. d. f. Jones were also early and
straight set winners
Continued on page Slx.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
ELKS' HEADS HID
UNDER PARAS0LS
Providence Lodge and Guests Make Striking Appearance in
Street Parade, Headed by Capt. Slas W. Merrill Chief
Marshal, Preliminary to Delightful Outing This Afternoon
at the Warwick Club

The annual outing of Providence lodge
of Elks was inaugurated this morning
with an unusually effective street parade.
in which fully 300 members participated,
with Capt Silas l.. w. Merrill as chief
marshal.
The line was formed on Mathewson
street, In front OF the lodge rooms, and
at II O'Clock. headed by Reeves American
band, passed through Mathewson 20 Wey-
bosset street 10 Turks Head. 20 West
minister, 10 Dorrance. where special cars
were taken for the Warwick Club.
At the Crown Hotel the line was halted
and faced toward the hotel, while the
band played "Auld Lang Syne." The ho-
tel was tastefully decorated with Ameri-
can flags and bore the initial OF the lodge
above the main entrance.
The members I'm line all carried Japan
ese parasols; and the effect as they passed
through the Streets was unique and
called for the frequent outbursts OF ap-
plause.
The badges worn by each man in line
were distinctly Rhode Island in charac-
ter, consisting OF a blue ribbon suspended
from an Elks head, 10 which was at
tached small clam
Upon arrival at the grounds the
members and their friends sat down 10
lunch, which after the march and ride
was treated with ample consideration.
Then followed an excellent program
OF sports as follows; Luggage race,
prize donated by Henry Heghes: potato
race. prize donated by c. II Horton,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
READ LECTURE
ON SuMM0NING
OF WITNESSES

Judge Lee, in the Sixth district court
today had 10 wait some few min
utes for the arrival of two witnesses
who were TO testify as 10 the condi-
ton OF person alleged to be insane.
His honor did not sit nursing his
wrath: but he made up his mind TO
lecture the supposed recalcitrant wit
nesses, who are two reputable physi-
clans, on the necessity for them to be
in the court at the time the summons
stated.
1t developed that the physicians had
just been telephoned to come into
court: and when Judge Lee was so in
formed he at once saw that this let
the doctors out. Not to be disappointed
the Judge then read a lecture that wit
nesses are not lawfully summoned
when they are requested by telephone
to come into court
He said that the police must summon
witnesses by reading to them the legal
writ OF summons legally endorsed on
the back. according 10 the forms OF law
prescribed by the statute
The examination OF the principal
in the case was then proceeded with;
and Vitalne Jacques was adjudged
insane and ordered committed to the
state hospital
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
DRINK -CRAzED
BOY ATTACKS
OFFICERS

Frank Riley, years old. when he was
taken into the Central police station Just
before ! O'Clock this morning developed
belligerent tendencies, and with his lit
tie fists struck out at the officers as IL
he were a youthful Corbett.
Much 10 the surprise OF the officers, he
struck several OF them IN the face and
then SQUARED of again: but the officers
sl6e-stepped and avoided the blows
Had ~ not been for the little fellows
condition. his pugilism would have been
arusing. But the boy was drunk.
He had been picked UP on Clifford
street by Patrolman J. r Toole, who
found him in a wretched plight. as he was
much under the Influence Of intoxicants
and had been sick.
After he had been sent TO the Central
station and cared for the police OF the
Fifth district were communicated with.
and notified the lads mother. who went
10 the station where the boy was deliv-
cred 10 her keeping.
He said he went down the river yester-
day. and a woman whom he met down
there supplied him with the liquor
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
GRANGER LOYAL.
LABOR MEN SAY

In the forthcoming number OF the
American Federationist, the official or
gan OF the American Federation OF La
bor. there will be published the replies
OF large number OF congressman TO the
request OF the Federation for a definition
OF their views upon the elaborate pro-
gram OF legislation which organized labor
presented by petition To Speaker Can
non and President Roosevelt I'm March
Representative II. l.. u. Granger Of
Rhode Island Is reported as mot entirely
I'm accord on Chinese exclusion" Con-
gressman A. II. Capron Is said 10 have
made satisfactory" replies.
The first letter in the list OF list TO
be published Is that from Representative
j. NJ. Griggs, chairman OF the Demo-
cratic national congressional committee
IL says: II have carefully read the list
OF labor's grievances and think | un-
derstand same. / agree fully with you
I'm every demand therein made"
Mr.. Gompers' comment on Senator
Dicks letter follows: Senator Dicks let
ter u general I'm character and discloses
that he believes he knows better than
the working people what is for their best
interests He evadcs any specific state
ment as 20 his position regarding labOr's
bin OF grievances"
Congressman Granger was out Of town
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23

shoe race. prize donated by Thomas F.
Manney: egg and spoon race, prize do
mated by NJ. +. Williams: thread and
needle race. prize donated by Richard
Warren; flag race. prize donated by
donated by Charles e. Shean; wheel
barrow race. prize donated by Daniel
II. Hagan; fat mans race, prize donated
by Charles H., Abbott. special event,
prize donated by George i. Cressy.
After this program had been run of
the members OF the visiting lodges
picked up a team and lined up against
the local aggregation.
The last feature Of the day was the
dinner: but IL II were 10 take its posi-
tion according 10 prominence IL would
easily rank first, as the unanimous
verdict of all was that II was simply
swell"
Guests were present from the lodges
I'm Fall River. Newport, Boston. Attle-
boro. New Bedford, Westerly and Paw
tucket. beside numerous friends OF the
local members.
The committees are as follows: Print
ing, Charles IL. Abbott: music, parade.
etc. John L. Good NJ Il. Williams, NJ.
r. Downey and ID. T. Hagan: outdoor
sports. Thomas e Manney. NJ F. Will
lams, Henry j. Hughes. Charles +. Shean
and George T.. Cressy; refreshments. din
ner, etc, Charles H. Horton. Bartholo-
NEW X. Dodge and William III. Draper;
reception committee, all past exalted rul-
ers and Bartholomew X. Dodge and VII
liam III. Draper.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
GIRLS STRIKE
CAUSES PAPER
MILLS To CLOSE

Rumford Falls, Me, Aug. 23.--The 400
employees of the Continental Paper Com
pany are idle because of a strike today
OF 2j0 girls, the entire female portion OF
the working force. The strikers presented
10 Supt. Theodore p. Hawley a petition
asking for an increase OF % cents a day
and claim that II was refused and Miss
Olive Pomeroy, whose name headed the
list of signers was discharged After In
forming the management they would not
return until Miss Pomeroy had been re-
instated and the increase granted the
girls left the mill In body this forenoon
Work was then suspended. pending a set
tlement and the 100 male employees began
an enforced idleness.
Supt. Hawley would not make a state
ment beyond saying the company has
been used unfairly by the girls. IL was
understood an offer was made by the
superintendent 10 reply 10 the petition a
week from Saturday night and rejected
The girls became dissatisfied when the
girls I'm the finishing room OF the oxford
paper mills were given an increase OF 25
cents, beginning last Monday. The office
OF the company is at New York. Herman
Elsas OF that city being president and
general manager.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
FINE SYSTEM
IN POsIOFFICE
TO BE ABOLISHED

Washington. Aug 23.-Fining of en-
ployes as a means OF enforcing discipline
In the postal service system that has
been IN operation for many years, is to
be abolished. First Assistant Postmas-
ter-General Hitchcock. who has Jurisdic-
ton over all Of the $4,000 or more pos.
office employees. after a years observa-
tion OF this means OF disciplining, has
reached the conclusion that 1t is detri-
mental rather than helpful.
He proposes TO establish in its place q
uniform system OF efficiency records,
which Will be put into operation as soon
as perfected. To that end he has started
Assistant Superintendent John Holmes OF
his bureau on tour of inspection of the
largest post offices In the Urited States.
Under Mr.. Hitchcock's new plan, which
will be used a basis for all increases
and reduction in salary. employees will be
given to understand that when they be-
come generally careless or inefficient a
reduction I'm salary will follow. The peri
odical promotions that are made at the
beginning OF each fiscal year will only go
10 employees who merit advancement on
their efficiency records. The amount OF
reduction In the salary OF an inefficient
or delinquent clerk will not be lost to
the department. as in the cases Of fines.
but will be utilized In the promotion OF
the most deserving.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
Guards Surrounded
Insurgent Band
Flight Was Hot For Time and When Il Was Over Il Was
Found That Bandsa and Two Of His Men Had Been Sai
None Of the Insurgents Was Captured. General Belief
That tho Government viii Have Difficult Task In Sup.
pressing the Revolt Which Seems To Be Spreading In
Many Parts Of tho Island.

The revolutionists have been preparing
for the struggle ever since the presiden-
tial election and the Palma administra-
tion has underestimated their strength.
IL is understood that several cargoes
OF arms and ammunition have been land
ed In Cuba from the Florida coast during
the past two months and the insurgents
are abundantly supplied with war mate
rial.
II is believed by many Havana business
men that II will be necessary for the
United States 70 intervene and annex the
island before the revolution will be
crushed. Annexation is openly fa-
vored by the commercial interests In
all the larger cities and towns in
Cuba. The revolutionary leaders even
prefer annexation TO the United States
TO a continuation OF present conditions
The American residents on the Isle OF
Pines have taken sides with the revolu-
tionists against the Palma government
and they are giving the insurgents all the
aid possible. The Isle OF Pines Will be
an important base OF operations for the
revolutionists '.''''''.
(Contlnued on page Six.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23

Havana. Aug. 2S-The fight with
Bandera's band occurred at o'clock
this morning. A force OF IA mounted
rural guards. which had for three days
been seeking TO surround the insur-
gent force commanded by Bandera.
finally succeeded In so doing after the
veteran commando had pitched his
camp for the night In addition TO
Eandera two OF his followers were
killed, but not one OF them was cap
tured.
New Orleans. Aug. 23.-The Picay-
une's special cable from Havana says:
In spite OF government denials the
revolutionary movement on Cuba has
assumed formidable proportions. The
whole island is in a ferment over the
uprising and IL is impossible TO pre-
dict at this time what the final result
will be.
The government claims that IL will
be able 10 suppress the revolt within
two or three weeks, but. conservative
people. who have been closely watch
ing the drift OF events. do not believe
that the revolution can be crushed so
easily.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
TWO YOUNG MEN
DROWNED IN THE
ANDROSCOGG|N

Brunswick Me. Aug. 23-Two Massa-
chusetts young men. members Of a sum-
mer colony at Brooks Corner, were
drowned today while bathing with fve
others I'm Androscoggin river
They were Isadore Maged 35. single
OF Roxbury, and engaged I'm the jewelry
business I'm Boston and James b. Jacob
son. %. single. Of hslder a hat dealer on
Hanover street Boston. jacobson. who
could not swim. Is supposed TO have been
taken with cramps while diving and pull
ed Mayed under the surface.
The bodies were not recovered until
two hours later although they We're I'm
but three feet Of water and not far from
tho shore
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23

The Rhode Island campaign. state and
congressional, is attracting much inter-
est outside as well as within the state.
because it is recognized almost as clearly
by the discerning i'm other boss-ridden
states. where the people have risen and
swept away the intrenchments OF greed
and special privilege. that a mighty blow
for good government will be struck when
the people OF Rhode Island repudiate
Braytonism and the political mandpula-
tors whose underground work has made
the name OF the state a reproach and a
byword whenever corporation domination
and political subserviency are the themes
or conversation.
A special writer from the Philadelphia
North American who spent some time
here investigating conditions, wrote to
his paper recently an article descriptive Of
the conditions and the attitude OF the peo-
pie as he had found them here. In part
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
R. |. WOMAN TO
CELEBRATE HER
TOOTH BIRTHDAY

One hundred years old next Sunday, 4
direct descendant OF Roger Williams AMI
a sister of twin sisters who are S6 years
old, are distinctions for Mrs. Louisa Wa
termap Carpenter OF Brookline, Mass,
who Will celebrate her attainment OF q
century OF years with birthday recep-
tion at Worcester tomorrow.
Mrs. Carpenter is visiting at the home
of Miss Annie III. Va/ee or Boynton
street I'm that city, and the reception will
be held there. with her children, grand
children and great grandchildren present.
Mrs. Carpenter. who was born In War
wick is in excellent condition physically
and mentally. She had her eyes fitted
with glasses for the first time a year
ago, but stin reads part OF the time with
out their aid.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
JEFFERSON CLUB
|. ENJOYS OUTING
AND SPEECHES

The Jefferson Democratic club, the
gressive organization in the Ninth
|prd that sometimes sets the pace for
r Democrats throughout the city. is en-
tanning its friends today at Palace
rdens. where upwards OF 75 persons as
nbled at o'clock to enjoy n dinner
listen TO attling Democratic
4 eches.
1anong the speakers scheduled 10 dis
Is conditions were Edward NJ. Sullivan.
ter c. Cannon. Hon. p. J. Mccarthy
ID Col i. III. Quinn.
Congressman Daniel L. u. Granger.
10 was TO have been one OF the speak
was summoned New Hampshlre.
sent a note Of regret. as did Richard
Comstock. who Is also out Of town.
he clubs officers include. Dr. Edward
Carroll. president: William Mulvey.
I'D ce-president. John Lynch. second
IN president; William McSoley. secre-
NJ Hugh McCabe. treasurer, and John
Ike, sergeant-at-arms.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23

he said:
"Trust-ridden and boss-drlven Rhode
Island is In state Of revolt. The awaken
ing that has come to so many sections is
also manifest here
War against corruption has been de-
clared; and, because Rhode Island Is
probably more corrupt politically than
any other state in the Union, this decla-
ration means war upon the men who DOM
mate the Republican party OF the state
and manipulate legislation in the interest
OF the corporations they control.
Nowhere else. unless II be In New Jer-
sey are the business interests so closely
identified with corrupt political manipula-
tion.
'Intermingling OF business and politics
has been so skilfully arranged that a bust
ness man inclined 10 be independent I'm
politics finds II difficult to step outside
the lines which Aldrich has drewn for
Continued on Page Eighty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
POSTOFFICE ROBBERS
SECURE MONEY AND STAMPS

Pennington Me. Aug 23--Robbers
blew open the safe In the postoflce
at West Pennington early today and
escaped with SEQ IN stamps and s25
In money
The noise OF the explosion was dead
ened with horse blankets and coats
stolen from nearby houses. The work
Is believed 10 have been that OF the
burglars who entered the North Anson
postofice Tuesday night and took a
few stamps The two Offices are about
20 miles apart
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
.V0TEtEADS
IN ALL Of The WARDS

The unrevised figures for the real per-
sonal property and registry voting lists
In this city show that this year there is
not a single ward In which the property
voters equal the registry vote Last year
there were two such wards. the Second
and the Tenth.
This year the Second ward makes the
largest gain In property voters. showing
either "A determine tion on the part OF the
tive interest in the voting for city coun-
cilmen or a more pronounced determina-
tion Of the city Republican machine 10
capture and hold the ward for its own
purposes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
MISSING MINISTER MAY
Be TEMPORARILY INSANE

Fall River. Mass, Aug. 23-No clue
has thus far been obtained OF the
whereabouts OF the missing Frank w.
church. who disappeared on Sunday af-
ternoon from his home IT is feared
that he has become temporarily de-
ranged.
Rev Mr.. Wheeler left his home Sun
day afternoon TO take a short walk
and has not been seen since. His wife
says he has been subject at times OF
loss of memory and that the excessive
heat Of last Sunday may have brought
on another attack.
Mr.. Wheeler was formerly stationed
in Newton and the police OF that city
have been asked to keep a watch for
him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
WANTS $4,000
RAILROAD MONEY
FOR INJURIES

has through her father Michael. brought
suit against the Rhode Island company to
recover $4,000 for personal injuries.
She claims that one day last year, as
she was crossing Broadway in East Prov
idence. car came along at very high
rate of speed and without warning struck
her.
Plaintif was thrown under the car and
her skull and brain injured; and she de-
clares she has been incapacitated, from
performing any profitable work and that
all her injuries received are Of a perma-
nent nature.
Bliss & Walsh are her attorneys.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
LOWELL WOMAN
PAINTS It RED
IN PROVIDENCE

Mary Qualey, who says she belongs in
Lowell and came 20 this city a few weeks
ago. has been having a glorious time"
making the liquor dispensed I'm this city
quail before her
She drank so much that on the 18th.
18th. 2lst and last night she was arrested
for drunkenness
Last night at 1880 o'clock she was
taken into custody on Canal street by
Officers Crosby and r. Murnane In the
police court today she was fined s. and
costs for drunkenness. and In the Sixth
district court on the charge OF being
a common drunkard, pleaded guilty Sem
tence was deferred and she was placed
on probation on promise TO return 20
Lowell
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
ATT[EBORO
H|GHWAYMEN
NOT YET CAUGHT

Attleboro. Mass. Aug 23.-Search for
the three men who knocked Arthur
Greene, the l9-year- old messenger boy
from his bicycle yesterday as he was re-
turning from the jewelers. National bank
at Attleboro with the weekly payroll
OF the @. X. Webster Jewelry company.
only TO throw away the money in their
flight. was resumed today.
During the earlier part Of the day no
clew to the men had been found. Posses
from this and other towns nearby kept
up the search OF the woods into which
the three men disappeared. but the many
conflicting reports and rumors received
by the authorities here left them much
I'm tho dark as 20 the mems whereabouts
one report said that the men had been
seen In Pawtucket. bat an early hunt for
them failed 20 locate the suspects.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-23
H|BERN|AN DELEGATES
GATHER AT WESTERLY

The 10Th anniversary OF the founding
a this country of the Ancient Order OF
iibernians was observed by the holding
< the biennial convention OF the order
this state, In Hibernian hall on Union
treet Westerly, today.
The hall was very Handsomely decor
.tedvwtth red white and blue bunting.
listened at intervals with American and
fish hags. Ferns and potted plants
ere banked on each side OF the stage.
\ lille the background was decorated with
.vo large American flags with setting in
he centre OF the Irish green and gold.
Estate President John Dillon OF Valley