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The Washington herald., 1907-08-03
MEN AND THINGS.
VIC pre.Ident,s seeretary.

Col. George =. Lockwood, who has been
chosen as private secretary to Vice Pres
ident Fairbanks, gets his title from the
fact that he was member Of the staff
Of former Gov. Duroin, of Indiana. Col.
Lockwood served as private secretary TO
Gov. Durbin from tho time of the retire
ment Of Maj George ~ Steele. OF the
Eleventh Indiana Congressional district,
until the end Of the governors term
Col Lockwood halls originally from
Peru. but has made his home in Marion,
where Mai Steele is the governor Of the
Marion branch Of the Soldiers Home, for
several years He is the editor Of the
Marion Chronicle the Republican organ
of the Eleventh district, and has always
been known as an ardent and efficient
worker In addition 20 having achieved
considerable prominence in Indiana poll
tics. he also has another common HOosier
failing, the ability to be an author. His
book on the New Harmony Community,
Robert owens experiment in Indiana, IS
widely known not only in this country.
but in Europe.
Col. L0ckwOod's father was newspaper
man, and the son has been publishing pa
peTs ever since he graduated from De-
pauw University. lie came 10 Washing
ton first as private secretary 10 Repre-
sentative Steele, and is well known to the
newspaper men in the Capital. It was
when Mai. Steel. then a member OF the
Ways and Means Committee, was de-
feated by Frederick Lands, that Lock-
wood finally accepted az offer, previously
| made, TO become secretary to Gov. Dur
bin, and it was during that time ne pub
lished the New Harmony book. Since
then he has been a prominent member Of
the Western Writer'S Association, and for
a year or more acted as general manager
Of the assembly at Winona Lake, where
the Western Writers and the Western
Chautauqua meet every year.
The Washington herald., 1907-08-03

what would Thomas Jefferson do
should he return to life?" asks the South
Ozark (Ala-) Gazette. Perhaps make a
few additions to the Ananias Club. for
one thing
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
Marriage Licenses.
sIGoURNTY ROUTE SIX.

Sigourney R. F. D. No. 81, D.
Meeker and son, Laurence, drove to
Sigourney Thursday afternoon.
r. 3. Royce started to Texas last
Tuesday.
William Day and son, Fred. of Mar
tinsburg were in this vicinity Thurs
day.
M. ]. HerriclS Of Webster passed
through here Friday.
c. A. Ferry and wife of Sigourney
drove out to their farm In German
township Tuesday.
Henry Snakenburg and family Of
near Webster We're in this vicinitw
Saturday.
Orie Lemons came home from Mus
catine Saturday night.
Miit Lemons had the misfortune of
cutting his foot very badly with an
ak last Tuesday.
w. M. Cox and family visited Sun
day with A. D. Goiey and family.
Olga Fauth of Lancaster is visit
ing at the home of her uncle, R. E.
Royce.
w. e. Bowers of Sigourney was in
this vicinity Sunday.
Frank Tremmel visited Sunday in
Pleasant Grove.
The ball game Sunday between local
boys and the Brushtown team result
ed in a victory of II to for our boys
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
HUMMEL FREED BY JEROME.
Lawyer Let Out of Jail for Testimony
in Case Against Harry Thaw-Oth-
az, Alec Ch,ra Favor

New York, July abraham Hum
mel, convicted of subordination of per
Jury in the Dodge Morse divorce scan
dial, and serving sentence of one year
in Blackwell's Island penitentiary, is to
go free His pardon will be the price
Of the aid he gave the district attor-
ned's Office in the trial of Harry Thaw
To clear the way for his pardon his
appeal from his conviction was with
drawn last week and his own counsel,
Delaney Nicoll. announced that there
would be no one to oppose his applica-
ton for a pardon. All the remaining
indictments against the discredited
lawyer were dismissed. This was done
by District Attorney Jerome in return
for Hummers service.
Disputed Evelyn Thaw's Testimony.
Hummel swore against Evelyn Nes-
bit Thaw in the matter of her famous
affidavit accusing Thaw which she tes-
titled that she didn't write. Sharing
Jerome's immunity bath with Eummel
were all the other persons under In
dictment because of their connection
with the Dodge Morse. case. They IN
cluded former Supreme Court Justice
Edgar A. F'urstman who was Mrs.
Dodge Morse's attorney; Charles F.
Dodge. Mrs Dodges first husband, and
Edward NJ. Bracken, a private detective
in Howe & HummePs egploy, who
helped to keep Dodge in Tsxas and out
Of New York. The indictment against
Benjamin F. SteinhaTlt, Hummels
partner who died recently, was also
dismissed.
Jerome Appears in Court Himself
The district attorney personally ap-
peared in Justice Giegericb's court and
moved the dismissal of tho Indictments
He said that Hummel IL given the
state material aid in resent import
ant murder trial, and that he was OF
the opinion that public interest did not
require the further prosecution of in
dictments against Hummel.
There were two of these, both alleg-
ing subordnation of perjury. Conspir-
acy indictments pended against Furst-
man, Dodge and Bracken. The district
attorney pleaded for Furstman be-
cause "of the prominent position he
had occupied on the bench and at the
bar
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
coULMB IA.

Columbia, July 2.-Mr. and Mrs.
John Arnold visited friends in Fred
rio Sunday.
Ed. stodghill came home from Iowa
Wesleyan University at Mt. Pleasant
June26.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cramblet and
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Roberts visited at
Frank Cramblets Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Akers Of Chilli
Gothic visited at the Carman hornf
Sunday.
I4eora Byrum alter short visit all
her home returned to Ottumwa an
No. 4, Sunday night to resume her
studies at the Normal.
On account of the Indictment wealth
err Sunday night the literary and
musical program that was to have
been given, has been postponed ia
Sunday evening, July Z.
Miss Anna Garfield visited at hons
Sunday
Miss Maize stodghhl attended tho
social at Christianburg Saturday
night.
John Burgeson living southwest Of
this place had team killed by light
ming Sunday night. ,f 5 s
Walter Gardner visited at his hons
Sunday.
Miss Maud Stevens went to Mar
ion County SATURDAY. for an extended
visit with her relatives.
Ralph Gardner attended the sociu
at Christianburg Saturday night.
w. w. Rapp and George Byrum
We're business visitors at Eddyvills
Monday
Miss Delta waddington Of Chilli
Gothic visited Miss Iva Stevens over
Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
2-CENT F ARE
THURSDAY
BURLINGTON ROAD ANNOUNCES
REDUCTION OF PASSENGER
TARIFFS in STATE OF IOWA
CHEAP PERMITS VOID
Other Roads Have Not Issued New
Tariff Sheets Yet-No Change in
Bagsage-A List of Ticket Prices to
Principal Iowa Burlington Points.

At 1901 o'clock the morning Of
July 4, the 2-cent fare will go into
effect on the Burlington road in Iowa
In Illinois the new fare went into use
after midnight this morning The new
tariff sheets and Instructions have
been received in the Ottumwa offices,
pertaining however, only to the Bur-
lington road. No interline tariffs are
out yet but will be issued as soon as
possible. Until issued. interline tick
cts will not be sold from one Iowa
station on the Burlington to another
point on other roads.
Until further orders are issued by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
no interstate tickets can be sold by
Iowa ticket agents, unless at the reg.
ular Scent rate, Passengers going to
Chicago must either buy Scent tick.
ct here, or else buy ticket TO Bur
llngton at the new rate and re-buy
there to Chicago. No extra stopovers
will be made at Burlington, and, as
the baggage must also be recnecked,
trains are liable to be missed.
Effective July 4, no reduced fares
will be made to clergy, charity, in
mates Of soldiers homes, etc., except
to railroad employees. No rates have
been received at the Ottumwa office
pertaining to trips outside of the state
westward, but an idea as to what the
reduction will mean to passengers can
be obtained from the following table
Going East.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
DEATH CALLS
GEO. BLILEY

George A. Bliley, a prominent and
highly respected young man of this
city answered the final summons early
this morning at the family residence,
625 West Mill street after linger-
ing illness, from complication of
diseases.
Mr. Bliley was born in Wapello coun-
ty in 1878 and at the time of his death
was 2 Syears, 10 months and II days
of age. He is survived by his mother,
Mrs. R. A. Bliley, three brothers and
one sister, e. T, Bliley of st. Charles,
Mo-, and John E., Mary A., and Charles
l., Bliley of Ottumwa, besades many
friends in the city.
For many years Mr.. Bliley has been
employed in this city as a cigar maker
and he was a universal favorite with
both employers and his fellow work
men,
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed as yet. Definite an
nouncement will be made later.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04

STRIKE MAY
BE EXTENDED

San Francisco, July Fit is an
that President Small of thu
Commercial Telegraphers' union last
night mailed an order extending the
strike of the telegraphers by ordering
out operators in the Western Union
and Postal companies in another city
to nelp out the men on strike in this
city and Oakland Small for the pres
ent will rot say where the strike has
been called.
Strike over-Just Begun.
the strike is over" said SuperiR;
tendent Storer of the Postal Telegraph,
company yesterday. 3a
The strike is over said Manager
O'Brien of the Western Union. SIS
The strike has just begun saiS
President Small of the Commercial
Telegraphers' union
These three laconic statements ads
quately describe the attitude of oppos
ing parties and give a hint to t1eif
future action. President Small has
propnesied the lightning would strike
soon in unexpected places, but would
not explain his remark.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
MRS. WILLIAM M'DoNouGH, TIRED
OF LIVING, ATTEMPTS TO TAKE
HER LIFE THIS MORNING
RECOVERY DOUBTFUL
Takes Drug in the Presence of Hus-
band and Two Small children-II-
ness Of Babes One Cause of the
Attempt.

From Tuesdays Daily
III and respondent 1T is said, over
ner husbands inability to supply fund.-;
sufficient for the family's needs Mrs.
William McDonough of 503ls Myrtle
street attempted to commit suicide
shortly after noon by drinking carbolic
acid in the presence Of her husband
and two small children.
Her recovery is thought to be doubt,
full. McDonough, who is a teamster, Is
hard working man and is said to
provide for his family to the best Of
his ability. The two children, a boy
and girl, two and four years of age,
had just recovered from several weeks
illness with the measles. Mrs. Nc
Donough, worn out and i'll from her ex-
ertions Of nursing them, aware of the
lack of funds to supply the needs Of
the family and pay the bills incurred
by their recent illness after upbraidtng
her husband for his tack of ambition
seized half pint bottle of carbolic
acid from shelf nearby and drank a
quantity of its contents before her
husband could wrest the bottle from
her.
81 don't care to try to live any
longer" she said, as she reached for
the bottle.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
june WAS NOT SO
HOT AFTER ALL
MEAN AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
FOR THE THIRTY DAYS BEING
ONLY SEVENTY DEGREES
PRECIPITATION HEAVY
Over Seven Inches Of Rain Fell Dur
Ing the Month-Hottest Day Was
the 24th and Coolest the list and 9Th
CLOUDY and Clear Days Broke Even

June was, not such an intensely hot
month after all. With all of its change
able days, hot and cool. wet and dry,
the depressing nature Of the weather
was result more of the sudden traa-
sition from early spring to mid-sum-
mer than OF the excessive heat, be-
cause the average of the mean tenn
peratures for the entire number Of
days is only seventy degrees and II
slight fraction, III Eta. 8s
OF course, there we're some very hot
days-also some cool ones. On June l
and the temperature was the lowest,
when the mercury got down to forty
eight each day During several days
of the first two weeks the thermome-
tiers registered beloW fifty while the
average temperature for the first If
teen days would be close around sixty
degrees.
The hottest day Of the month was
June "a. when the mercury rose to
ninety degrees above zero. On June
16, II and 18 the books kept by Alva
Tomlin show a registration of 81, 81
and 80 degrees respectively. The mum.
Der of cloudy and clear days for the
month break about even; perhaps a
few more clear than cloudy.
The rainfall for June was very heavy
being TOT inches. The heaviest pre-
cipitation was on June when 1.os
inches fell. This was closely ap
preached on June 80 when 1.55 inches
Of rain fell. On both June 81 and 2E
the rainfall was very heavy also, over
a mich falling each day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
MAY
Be CHANGED
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF IN
SANITY WOULD REMOVE PA.
TENTS FROM INFlRMARY TO
COUNTY FARM

The board of commissioners of the
insane, consisting of Dr.. A. o. Will
liams, Attorney w. A. Work and
County Clerk George Phillips left to.
day for Mt. Pleasant where they will
make an investigation in order to find
out If 1t would be practicable to re-
move about IL or Is of the Wapello
county patients now at the asylum to
the county farm in order to reduce the
expense Of the county. At present the
county is at an expense of about $144
per year for each inmate at the Mt
Pleasant hospital from this county and
the cost, of each inmate at the county
farm is only about $50 per year, max.
Ing great saving for the county for
each patient who is in such condition
that it would be safe and expedient to
make the change.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
CONTRACT
AWARDED
oTTUMWA MILL AND coNsTRUC-
TloN COMPANY WILL BUILD
NEW STAR SCHOOL HOUSE.

In the face of strong competition in
which seven other Iowa building con-
Germs were in evidence, the Ottumwa
Mill and Construction Co. was award
ed the contract for the building Of the
new Star schoolhouse at the meeting
of the school board last night.
The building Is to be of brick, two
stories high, and fitted with a base
ment suitable for school purposes If
needed for such later on. The work is
to be commenced Immediately and
pushed to completion with all possible
rapidity The two stories are to be
finished at once, the basement to be
completed some time later on.
The structure will be erected on the
present site of the old Star school.
house south of the city.
The contract price presented by the
Ottumwa Mill and Construction Co. Is
S17,646.00. This concern was but a lit
tie lower than the l.. T. Crisman Co.,
which bid nearest these figures. Fol
lowing is complete list of the compel
itors:
Keefe Bros. J. W. Scott; Mcleod
& Sons Of Cedar Rapids; George A.
Staebler; William R. Lanning; L. T.
Crisman Co.; Whiteny 6 Berdahl of
Mt Pleasant and the Ottumwa Mill &
Construction Co.
The building and equipment is to be
modern in every detail. The plumbers
were given until the evening Of July 8
to put in their bids on the plumbing
Of the building.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
HONOR FATHER NUGENT.
twenty Fifth Anniversary of His Ar
rival in Des Moines Observed
TODAY by Catholics.

Des Moines, July To-day is a
memorable day in Des Moines Catholic
circles. 1t represents the twentfifth
anniversary of the beginning Of the
pastorate of Father J. F. Nugent of the
Church of Visitation and the event is
being suitably celebrated. A number of
Catholic clergymen from outside Of the
city are present and big reunion and
feast is being held at Union park.
Established Present Parish.
Father Nugent established the
Church of Visitation in the chapel re-
Gently torn down at Seventh and Court
avenue, east. This was occupied until
1890, when the present handsome edi-
flee on Walnut street was erected
Father Nugent is one Of the most
eloquent orators of the West. He is a
word painter who is seldom equaled.
The Rev Father has lectured at var
ious colleges and universities In the
United States and Canada, having re-
ceived the degree of IL. D. from the
Notre Dame university. His strong
personality impresses everyone he
meets. and he is universally loved and
revered for the beauty and integrity
Of his character.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
JoNE s-HUGHEs.
South ottumwa Young Man and Girl
From Foster Were Married Last
Evening.

The marriage of Miss Sylvia Hughes,
daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes If
Foster and Harry Ross Jones were
married at the home of DR.. and Mrs
1. T. Underwood of 206 Wilson street
at 1880 o'clock last evening, DR.. l. T.
Underwood officiating The young pep
pie were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ira
Ryan. Following the ceremony re-
ception was held at the home of Mrs.
]. Johns of 1873 North Weller street,
mother of the groom. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones will be at hosae after July Is on
Jefferson street
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

C. A. Morrow of this city and Miss
Elsie Hornbeck of Chillicothe were
united in marriage yesterday afternoon
by Justice G. B. Melick in the latter's
office on South Court street about 2:30
o'clock The couple were attended by
the groom's mother; Mrs Media Nor
row and Mrs Nora Johnson
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
Baggage the Same.

W. s. Parker announces that in
reality no change at all will be made
in the allowance Of baggage In Iowa.
One hundred and fifty pounds will be
allowed on all paid tickets in Iowa,
but in Missouri the allowance will be
only 100 pounds, this being the maxi
mum allowed by law in that state.
Half fare tickets will be sold good
for all children between the ages of
five and twelve years.
Homeseekers excursions will be
continued as heretofore, several new
rates being advertised at this time.
Mileage tickets will not be honored.
locally between stations in states hav-
ing the two-cent fare; being good only
for interstate business.
July 4, and after, the Burling-
ton and Rock Island will place on sale
tickets from Ottumwa to any point In
Iowa at the rate of two cents mile.
Fares to points in Missouri and Ne
braska will remain three cents mile.
Can Pay Fare on Train.
Fare when paid on train in Iowa
will be at the rate of two cents mile,
with a ten-cent penalty attached. In
Illinois the rate when paid on trains
is three cents.
The New Lease.
The following announcement was re
ceiyed at the Burlington offices yes
terday:
The lease of the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy railroad D the railway OF
the same name has been rescinded
by mutual agreement of the parties
On July 1, 1907, the Chicago, Burling
ton & Quincy Railroad Co. will resume
the possession of the property ant
thereafter operate it. All officers ant
agents of the Chicago, Burlington s
Quincy railway are appointed officers
and agents of this company, effectiv'
at midnight, June 80, 1907, with thu
same title, authority and conditions o
employment previously held with thu
railway, and all employees of the rail
way are continued for the railroad
upon the terms Of their previous EN-
ployment."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
Building Falls; Many Hur

Cincinnati, O., July 2.-Thirty five
persons are reported to have been seri
ously injured by the collapse of a
building this afternoon at the corner
of Ninth and Main streets where an
old building was being torn down
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
Many Aliens Land.

Boston, July 2.-The number of for
eigners who entered the United States
through the port of Boston during the
fiscal year ending June 80, is said to
exceed all previous records. The total
number of aliens landed was S2,345, of
which 68, 1872 were admitted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04

HIT BY STORM
SMALL TORNADO TEARS up
TREES, BOWLS OVER SMALL
j.
BUILDINGS AND FLOODS GEL
49,
LARS.
- sssss $1,000 - =

Burlington, July 2.-severaI
q thousand dollars damage was
! done by small tornado that !
! struck Burlington Sunday. -
Shade trees In all. parts Of the
city were shattered and many =
sheds and outhouses were blown Z
down. Macadamized streets on+
the hills were damaged by the
floods and cellars flooded. The 1
telephone and telegraph systems
are tied up. Lightning shatter- 4.
ed the flag pole on the Lincoln
school.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
cARNEs-HOLM Es.
Justice q. 3. Melick Ties Nuptial Knot
Of OttumWa CoupIe-Wedding
Supper Was Served

William Carnes and Mrs. Rosa
Holmes, both of Ottumwa, were united
in marriage Saturday night at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. Seeley
c1 Hayne street by Justice G. B.
Nalick. The home was beautifully
decorated with flowers for the occa-
sion. About thirty guests were pres
ent Mrs Carnes is an employee of
John Morrell & Co., Ltd.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04

The birds of all countries thrive best
when they are permitted to rustic for
shair own living.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04
DIVORCE SUIT FILED.
Bertha L. Jones Charges Her Husband,
Lewis A. Jones With pesertion
and Drunkenness

Suit has been filed in the district
court by Bertha L. Jones against her
husband, Lewis A. Jones, in which the
plaintiff asks the court to grant her
a decree of divorce on the grounds of
desertion and habitual drunkenness.
The plaintiff asks the court to give the
custody Of their one child, a little girl,
and also asks the right to resume her
maiden name of Bertha L. Anthony
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-04

Three legged race-Prize So.
Catching creased pig-Prize pig.
Cake walk-lst prize SIS, End prize
So, 3rd prize H.
Prize for horrible gang-1st prize
SIS, End prize SO, 3rd prize 81.
Prize for best float-Prize IS.
Band concert at night by Fifty
fourth regimental band.
The Lamar register., 1907-04-10
When Eating Cause. cold..

II one who has caught cold will
take thought, he will often find that
he has prepared himself for the In
lection by some tax on his physical
condition-some extra work which
has depressed his bodily powers. some
worry which has preyed upon his
mind, some loss of sleep, some undue
exposure to atmospheric changes. or
some dietary indiscretion, says a
writer in the Youths Companion.
For indiscreet eating is one of the
most prolific and yet the least recog-
nized of all the predisposing causes
of cold.
Let the hearty eaters Of rich food.
who suffer from repeated colds. try
a course of abstinence during the
coming winter. and they will become
convinced of the truth Of these re-
marks. In this case the proof Of the
pudding is in the not eating Of It
The Lamar register., 1907-04-10
People That Hibernate.

Plny tells of Epimenides. the Gre
tan, who slept in cave for 81 years.
Pliny tells many singular tales. and
we fear he was a credulous person.
But Henry Ill. of France. when he was
in Poland. mobiles, physicians among
them DIR. Johannes Piduxius; Alex
ander Guagninus of Verona. a colonel
of foot; Sigismundus Liber, baron
in Heiberstein. all personally knew
this fact: A people that inhabited Luz
comoria seemed to die on every 9th
of November by reason OF the winters
cold. On the Gath of April they all
awoke. arose. and went about their
business.
The Lamar register., 1907-04-10
Fla Wine,

Consul Maxwell Blake of Funohal
advises that some interest has been
aroused in the. island of Madeira as
the result of experiments conducted
by an italian chemist, Professor Pa
gisci, who declares that the juice OF
the fig under proper treatment can be
converted into a wine of excellent
taste.
The professor states that its flavor
is agreeable; that It is very rich in
phosphate matter and almost wholly
destitute of fannie acid, qualities that
render 1t especially nourishing to in
valids and children. The pulp is said
also to create new food for mich
COWS and fowls. The fresh fig con-
tains only about rs per cent of sugar.
but after 1t has been dried and pre-
pared for the making of wine 1t yields
so per cent sugar.