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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
RUSS

RUSSELL, May 2s.-Mrs. o. A. Pace
and da- 7hter Pauline, left on Friday
for visit with friends at Fairfield.
P. H. Stech was an over Sunday Wis
itor at Corydon.
Mesdames Chas. Thompson and Ed
Gurwell were Charlton visitors Satur-
day.
Waldo Plots went to Fairfield Fri
day to visit with his brother Joe who
is attending Parsons college.
Mrs. James Wilson and daughters
Erie and Helen, arrived Saturday for
visit with Mrs. Wilson's sister, Mrs.
w. T. Curtis.
Rev. Condit, a former pastor Of the
Presbyterian church, preached here
Sunday night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
RITUAR Y.



Harry D. Wolf, former resident
OF this city, was killed in a prema
ture explosion of blast on contract
ing work on the Indianapolis Southern
railroad, the afternoon of May Is
at Solsberry, Ind. He was for many
years resident of Ottumwa and was
the son of John S. Wolf, the well
known railroad contractor, who for
years made his home in Ottumwa.
H. D. Wolf was born at Tifln, Ohio
June %, 1853. He was united in
marriage with Miss Myrtle Eaton OF
Manchester, Iowa, October 8, 1889
He is survived by his wife and one
daughter, Miss Prudence. The re.
mains were inferred at Solsberry, Ind
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. ]. w. Ellis Of the Methodist
Episcopal church of that city-Con.
tributed.
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DAM BREAKS; FIVE MEN DROWN
Buildings in Nevada Canyon Swept
Away by Flood of Water.

Reno, New. May 29.-Three Mexi.
cans, an Indian and a Chinaman were
drowned yesterday at Golconda, a
small town 200 miles from here by the
breaking of dam in Pole Creek Can
yon, near large strengthening cor
raj. The released water flooded the
canyon, carrying men and buildings
with it. Several men were injured Sc
verely,
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ter place was where he attended
school for several years.
Tony Swanson of Lucas visited in
the city last evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
Earth Tremors Cause Alarm.

Reading, Pa, May 29.-Reports from
Southern Berks county this afternoon
tell of earth tremors and vibrations
which have created great alarm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-31
CAR TO TREAT RESOLUTION, OF
PARLIAMENT AS BEYOND ITS
COMPETENCY.
CABINETS LABOR LOST
Governor Hopes to Obtain Enough
Land by the Division Of Crown
Lands, Clearing a Portion Of I'm
perfal Forests to Satisfy the Land.
hunger Of the Peasants.

ST. Petersburg, May 29.-As fore
Swallowed in the Associated Press dis
patches last night, the government has
decided on it's course of action with
reference to the vote of lack Of conf.
dence of the lower house and its de-
mand for the resignation of the minis
try.
1t will swallow parliament's affront
and treat its resolution simply as a
declaration beyond lis competency and
consequently, as not binding upon the
monarch
In other words. the government has
decided to ignore the demand Of the
lower house. The ministry will not re-
sign, but neither will parliament be
dissolved. @
The Agrarlan Program.
In the meanwhile the present minis
try, among whom there is no Daniel
to read the handwriting on the wall in
the attitude of the lower house of par
lament, is calmly going ahead with its
agrariah program, which it hopes to
submit to the lower house within a
fortnight and, contrary to expectation,
to provide for the distribution Of mill
lions of acressof crown lands in Euro
pean Russia
All this seems to be labor lost, as in
the present temper OF parliament,
which has taken the bit in it's teeth, no
proposition from the government, how
ever liberal, as was shown by its re.
ception yesterday Of the speech Of
Minister of Justice Chtcheglovitoff, is
apt to receive the slightest considera-
ton.
Hope to Satisfy Peasants.
The governments policy is founded
on the expectation that enough land
can be obtained by the division of the
crown lands, the clearing of portion
Of the imperial forests and the volun-
tary sale Ct private estates to meet
the land hunger of the peasants with
out the necessity of forced expropria-
tion. Outlining these plans, Minister
of Agriculture Stichinsky said that the
government already had at its disposal
25,000,000 acres, composed of 100000
900 acres Of crown arabic land, situated
largely in the Volga region; 6,25O,OOO
acres Of clearable forests and $780,
900 acres Of private estates, the own
ers of which have announced their
readiness to SELL
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1t will swallow parliament's affront
and treat its resolution simply as a
declaration beyond lis competency and
consequently, as not binding upon the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
BRYAN ADDRESSES
 LITTLE ROCK CROWD
Thinks Republicans Are In Bad Way When They Have But One Man
 That Can Win.

Little Rock Ark, September 26-Wllilam J. Bryan spent twenty minutes in Little Rock at noon today and spoke to crowd of about 2OOO people from the rear of his car at the Rock Island station He paid special attention to the speeches being made by Secretary of the Treasury Shaw and to the record of the republican party during the past ten years He oe- clared the republican party is in pretty bad condition, when at the end or ten years of absolute control it has but one man, Theodore Roosevelt, who the repub- lican leaders believe capable of leading the party to victory In 1908. He said the President had escaped the blight that seems to have fallen on the rest of the republicans because he Is the one man in the party who has had the courage to depart from republican platforms and bor- row from democratic platforms
 Mir. Bryan declared that there is no hope of expecting reform from the republican party, because it is too welded to the great corporations
 In an interview Mr. Bryan stated that he is opposed to armed intervention in Cuba by the United States.
 During the trip across the state from Memphis to Indian Territory stops were made at Brinlxley, Lonolke, Danville and Bonneville. at all of which towns MT. Bryan made short speeches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
DIES IN SHOPS.
A. J. Jackson Drops Dead While at
 Work In Annlston.

Anniston, September 26-(SpeciaD.- Jackson recently from Georgia, fell dead in the erecting shed of the Western Steel Car and Foundry company, shortly after being employed as a laborer this morn ing The stroke came about o'clock and was as sudden as it was fatal, the only previous suggestion of illness being that he was observed to drink a good deal of water as he went about his duties. Suddenly he was seen to sink down, and expired almost instantly.
 Coroner J. L. Murphy and Dr. F. F. Gordon were notified, and went down and investigated the matter. An inquest was deemed unnecessary, as in the judgment of the physician death came from heart failure. The body was then carried to the undertaking establishment of the Mur- phy-Rhudy Furniture company, where it was prepared for burial. The remains will be sent too Georgia tomorrow morn ing for interment. Little Is known of the stricken man in the city. as he is said to have been here only @ few days He se- cured employment yesterday at the car works, and began work this morning Jackson had the appearance of being about 40 years of age, and of somewhat robust build. He is said to have a niece and nephfw employed at one of the cot ton mills in the city The expense of the coffin. etc. has been paid by public con- tribution, parties interesting themse in securing the necessary funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
DELEGATES TO WORK
 FOR GOOD ROADS
NORTH ALABAMA ooon ROADS ASSOCIATION MEETe HERE ON
 OCTOBER 17-7ANKHEAD AND CRAFT TWO OF THE SPEAKERS.

Considerable interest Is being aroused in the meeting of the North Alabama Good Roads association. which convenes in Blr- mingham on October 1T. The association Is composed of twelve delegates from each of thirty counties in North Alabama. Among others Congressman J. T. Bank head and John Craft Of Mobile will deliver addresses.
 The committee in charge of the asso- ciatlon has not yet decided upon the form of entertainment that will be given the delegates. R. s. Munger, president of the Birmingham Motor club, has written to ]. A. Rountree, secretary of the North Alabama Good Roads association, that that club stands ready to assist in en- tertaining these visitors and also to join forces with them In the work of securing good roads, not only in Jefferson county, but all over Alabama. It is probable that the club will take the visitors for ride over some of the good roads in this county.
 Already a number of our probate judges have appointed delegates to the meeting of the association, and have sent list of the same to Secretary Rountree. The following counties have selected dele gates:
 Colbert County-M. B. Hampton, J. L. Spangler, Leighton; Robert Pullen, R. F D. No. 6, Florence; John L. Tompkins, John W. Davis, Tuscumbia; George T McWhorter, Riverton; O. M. Walker, Dr Dave Walker. Spring valleyi Editor Reaper, Editor Standard, Sheffield; F. w Mccormack, Leighton; o. G. Simpson Tuscumbia.
 Lawrence County-J P. Gibson, Hills boro; c. N Robinson. Hillsboro; W. C. Swoope, r. E. Sherrod, R. H. Tweedy Courtland: J. IT. Smith, w " Preuit Towncroek; R. P Morrison, R. L. Martin Mount Hope; R. L. White, NJ. J. Taylor Hatton: J. N. Sheets, J. J. Beemes. Trim ity, R. F. D. No. 1; J. B. Burgess, H. L. Delleshaw J. c. Bragg, Moulton; S. C. Mckay, oakville; R.. H. Pfaff, Danville No. ,.
 De Kalb County-M w. Howard, A. C. Copeland, pr. W. E. Quin, R. c. Hunt Fort Payne; N S. Davenport, W. 0. w Payne, Valley Head; R. g. Blansit, s. R Brown. Sulphur Springs; pr. R. P, Me Whorten. o. L. Hall. Collinsvile; R. f Brown. Crossvi.le; D. E. Baker. Fort Payne.
 Etowah County-S. Sharpe, Alabama City, D. w. Sturkle, Phillips F. M. Booz- CT Reaves; J. L. Ragan, Attalla; H. A. | Wise, Coats Bend; J. M. Owen Brooks W, N Malone, Keener; F. II. Stephens | Duck Springs; J. T. Euhanks, Howelton A. D. Thompson, Walnut Grove; J. A Gallant, Union; E. l.. Harris, Gum Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
ANNISTON ALLOWS
 OUADRUPEDS LIBERTY
Fines Can Not Be Imposed for Allow ing Animals to Run at Large
 On Streets.

Anniston, September -(Special)-As a result of legal developments today, 1t seems that pigs. hogs, cows, horses, bull yearlings end other domestic quadrnpeds can run at large in the streets of Annlston henceforth and the owners thereof be inl- mune from any punishment The decision in question comes as the result of th9 case of the city vs. Norris & Little, tried in the city court, MT. Charles D. Kline representing the respondents. Judge Cols- man ruled that inasmuch as there is no penalty provided by the laws of the state or by the ordinances Of the city against allowing stock to run at large. 1t Is illegal for the city to assess a fine against stock owners for thus allowing their cows, etc., to go astray in the territory of the COW man. The city has been accustomed to assess a fine of s1 and costs against vio- lators of this law, the whole amounting to $2.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
FoeARTY MAKES SUGGESTIONS.
Plans Young Mems Catholic Asso- ciation Modelled After Y. M. C. A.

Indianapolis, Ind, September 26.-The report of Supreme President William NJ. Fogarty which was read to the supreme convention of the Young Mems Institute contained number of suggestions that will receive consideration at the hands of the delegates. One of them related to the future plan of representation at the supreme conventions, MT. Fogarty recom- mending that delegates shall be chosen from the subordinate councils, instead of the state grand councils. This plan, he says. would give members more general representation In the supreme body.
 Perhaps the most important recommen- dation Is the one relating to the estab- lishment of Young Mems Catholic asso- cation to be modelled after the general plan of the Young Mems Christian asso- ciation.
 MT Fogarty says there is a wide demand for such an organization. The morning session was today devoted to committee reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
MEXICAN TROOPS
 ARE SENT TO DIAZ
SOME SORT OF DISTURBANCE IS REPORTED, BUT AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT VET DISCLOSED ITS NATURE.

Monterey. Mex, September 26.-It is re- ported here that disturbance the na- ture of which, however, can not be as- certalned at present, has occurred at c. P. Diaz. Mexico, opposite Eagle Pass. special train has been chartered by the Mexican authorities to convey body of 200 cavalrymen from saltillo to c. P. Diaz. The railroad has been requested to move the troops with the utmost expedition.
 At an early hour this morning (Thurs- day) it is impossible to learn the cause of the call for troops at c. P. Diaz It Is known a message was sent to General Blanquez at Saltllo A request was made for special train upon learning that the only available cars were box cars for the horses and coal cars for the men the general decided to remain over until 2 a. m. when the troops will leave on the northbound passenger train arriving here about 8 a. m.
 The international trains are running &C., cording to schedule out of c. P. Diaz so 1t is surmised that there is no strike diff ficulty
 Eagle Pass, Tex, September 27.-Up to a late hour tonight no report of dis- turbance in the vicinity of C. r. Diaz has been received here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
JAMES OVERSTREET
 LOSES HIS LIFE
HE FALLS UNDER WHEELS OF A FREIGHT CAR AND DIES IN THE COPELAND HosPlTAL-HE WAS POPULAR YOUNG MAN.

Pratt City, September 26-(special.)- James H. Overstreet, a prominent young man of this city, wasTun over and killed early this morning In the yards of the Birmingham Southern railroad. The de- ceased was member of the switching crew, and was riding on the rear end of a coal car when he fell under the wheels of the following car. His left thigh was horribly crushed and he suffered interior injuries.
 pr. J. E. Seay rendered all possible as- sistance to the injured man, after which he was taken to the Copeland hospital in Birmingham, and died shortly after ward. MT. overstreet was S4 years of age and unmarried. The remains will be taken to Fremont Station tomorrow morning at 6 clock.
 Miss Lottie Thomas, the 14-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Albert Thomas, died at the home of her parents last night at o'clock Miss Thomas under- went an operation for appendicitis last Monday and was believed to have come through safely. Her death was a surprise and a grief to many of her little friends. and her parents are heart-broken.
 The funeral services will be held in St. Catherines church tomorrow afternoon and the interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. Sam Foley has the body in charge.
 Mrs Arthur Minter and little daughter of Montgomery are in the city. visiting Mrs. A. w. Key on Third street.
 R. A. Hunt of Bowling Green, Ky. has accepted a position with the Pratt City Drug company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
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 ten days, exclusive of date of sale Asheville, N. C., and return. .... $11.70 Tickets on sale october 20 and 21,
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 B. FREEMAN, T. P. A., Q. & C., Route. 1925 First Ave. Birmingham, Ala. Specially low summer tourist rates in ef- feet to Michigan, Wisconsin. Canada. etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
ANOTHER TAYLOR IS
 COMING FROM OHIO
Ohio Has Had Men With This Name In Congress for Forty.
 Years.

Washington. September 26.-(special)- Ohio has always had a Taylor or Tay- Ter in Congress-that is for the past two score years or so. It Is certain to have one in the next Congress, as E. l.. Fay Tor. the sitting member, has been re- nominated in the Columbus district and his democratic opponent Is Col. w. A. Taylor.
 A few years ago there were two Fay lors and one Tayler In the house from Ohio. The name Is also figuring in other states during the campaign, notably In Tennessee where the new senator is a Taylor and his brother Is running as an in- dependent against Representative Brown low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
LEAGUE IN CHICAGO.
Representatives of American Munici
 paIIties Are Assembled.

Chicago, September 26.-The tenth annual convention of the League of American Municipalities convened al the Auditorium today with over eight hundred delegates present from all parts of the United States and Canada Mayor Dunne welcomed the visitors President Rhett of the league re sponded.
 Following the reading of report oi the committee on uniform nationa representatives by Hugo Grossner Lawson Purdy, secretary of the New York Tax association. spoke on "ThC Influence of Taxation on the Prosper ity of the Cities"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
ENGLISH JOKE.
Punch Prints Full Page Cartoon On
 Cuban Situation.

New York September 26-A London dis patch to the Times says that Punch this week has full page cartoon on the Cuban situation. The picture is entitled "a policeman's lot"
 President Roosevelt in a policeman's uniform and with a big stick is the cen- tral figure. To two Cuban duelists he calls out:
 Now, then. you two stop that game"
 "What'll you do If we don't" demand the combatants.
 Guess I'll make 1t mighty unpleasant for you," Policeman Roosevelt replies.
 And for myself. too,' he remarks in an aside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
MRS. JOSEPHINE BENS
 IDENTIFIES REMAINS
Dlsmembered Body Is That of Sober and industrious Man, According
 to Wife's Statement.

New York, September 26.-Mrs. Jose phine Bens satisfied the police this aft ernoon that the victim of Sundays butch cry in West Thirty-slxth street was her husband Joseph. who deserted her four weeks ago. The head of the dismembered torso is still missing, but Identification seemed positive from peculiarities of the hands and feet, as we'll as brthmarks on the body.
 Bens was 95 years of age and employed in a carriage factory on Forty-seventh street. According to his wife he was a sober and industrious man. and so far as she knew had no enemies. When he left home he carried a watch. some $22 in cash, and a bank book representing de. posits of $D0 The Bens are Armenlans and came to this country sixteen years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
pr. Ayers Is Delayed.

Anniston, September 6.-(special. .)-Tht steamship Manchuria on which Dr. T. w Ayers and family were to sail on the 9th of October, Is stranded in the waters oi Hawaii, and consequently they will not leave the city tomorrow. as had been ar ranged. The next vessels to leave Ameri' can ports will not sail until the Oth- one from San Francisco and the other from Vancouver. It has not yet been determined which route will be chosen by the sailing party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
At the Gayety.

The proof of the pudding Is the eating thereof is an old and familiar saying, and 1t applies in a measure to the at traction at the New Gayety theatre this week. The proof of the excellence of an attraction at theatre is the patronage given 1t by the theatregoers. The people have literally fiocked to the New Gayety theatre this week to see Rose Sydell in her play called 'The Prince of Petticoats. !"
 There will be matinee every afternoon for the remainder of the week, and a per- formance nightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
Al G. Field Greater MlnstreIs.

For many seasons Al. G. Field, who comes to the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night with his show has stood for the best there is in minstrelsy This season. according to all accounts, he has more than surpassed anything produced before Every act in his performance every piece of his scenery and every bar of his music is said to show careful attention. Of the fifty members of his company some are the same old faces who by means of their ability have remained with MT. Field for years, while there are new ones in the troupe who still have their repu- tations to make.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
ENGINES COLLIDE
 AT GUNTERSVILLE
Several Section Men Are Bruised and Skinned as Result of Jumping
 From Tender.

Guntersville, September 26.-(Special.)- J. The southbound mixed train leaving here at 7:15 a. m. collded with an extra en- zine coming down the mountain this morning and considerable damage was done to both engines, The extra in charge of Engineer Bob Lane had been to Albert vile for the section men to bring them to this place where they are at work on a siding and thought he had time to get into the Y before the local train was ready to pull out. As the local was on time for once in long time a collision near the water tank was the result. Sev- eral passengers on the outgoing train were considerably shaken and bruised up. The extra engine was backing and on the tender was a large crowd of section men and as the approaching train came in sight around the curve they jumped from the tender, sklnning and cutting several of them severely. Abe Welsh, col ored, section hand who jumped from the running engine is seriously iRjured.
 The Moore Gin company of Murfrees- boro, Tenn. has just completed a mod ern ginnery at this pance and are now ready to gin the cotton of this section.
 The tannery erected here this year is also ready for work and is turning out large quantities of leather which is man. ufactured into harness in the same build ing. The collar factory in connection with the tannery will be completed in a short time and will be ready to begin the manu- facture of collars also.
 The last two weeks has been very rainy. Much damage to the cotton crop Is re- ported throughout the entire county. The cotton Is rottng and seed sprouting in the bolls. Unless dry weather comes quickly and A very late frost. this sec- tion cannot make more than half a crop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
LUMBERMEN AT ST. LOUIS. Are Said to Be Devising Plans to
 Remedy Car Shortage.

St. Louis, September 26.-over fifty rep resentatives of lumber companies of Mis- souri, Texas. Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi assembled at the Jefferson hotel today to make preliminary arrange ments for forming an association which will represent capital of several million dollars and be known as the Southei Lumber Operators association. It is said that the primary object of the proposed organization is to find means for over coming the shortage of cars for shipping purposes, which is handicapping lumber dealers in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
Bailey Will Take stump.

Fort Worth. September 26.-Senator Bailey tonight stated that he would take the stump in his own defense against criticisms and stated that he would make the first address along this line at Greenville next Saturday. He also intimated that he will speak later at Houston and declined until that time the joint debate suggested by the Harris County Good Govern ment club, which, it is stated, has been instrumental in promulgating the criti- cisms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-27
Aqed Electrician Dies.

New York, September 2s.-AlfreH s. Brown. for many years an electrical en- gineer for the Western Union Telegraph company, died yesterday. He began as an operator and worked his way through various positions until he became SUD- erintendent of the eastern district He held this position for ten years, until he was made chief electrician for the company. MT. Brown was T years of age.