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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
COUR TO TtST
2-CENT FARE
LAWS
Nebraska Roads Take Steps
to Determine Validity Of
Legislative Enactments

Omaha, March lit is authorita-
lively announced in private report
from Chicago that the railroads of Ne
braska will contest the 2-cent fare law
which the legislature enacted a week
ago and the governor signed last We'd
nesday at midnight. placing it in effect
at once. The roads are now. preparing
to carry the case to the courts ana
there make vigorous contest to de-
termine the validity of the new law.
When the law was enacted it carried
an emergency clause which provided
for its operation upon its being signed
by the governor or within five days
without his signature.
Governors Doubts Shown.
The governor, George H. Sheldon,
though elected by the republicans upon
a so-called anti-railroad platform last
fall, on the stump during the cam
paign advocated a graduated scale of
fares, rather than fat 2-cent law,
believing the latter would be confisca-
tory In many cases of small or branch
roads.
So when the legislature passed the
bill providing for fiat 2-cent rate,
Gov. Sheldon hesitated to sign the
bill. thinking to be consistent with his
prediction course. But when he con
sidered that without his signature the
law which the people demanded might
be unconstitutional owing to the word.
ing of the emergency clause, he decid.
ed to sign it rather than place himself
in the way Of what the majority of the
Legislature had deemed wise meas.
ure.
The railroads will proceed with
their contest as soon as they can ar.
ray their forces and complete their
plans of campaign.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
MEMORIAL DAY
TO BE OBSERVED
Senate Passes Bill Prohibit
ing Decoration Day Games
Until After 8 O'clock
Des Moines Bureau of
The Ottumwa Courier
Des Moines, March IL.

49, DeS MONIES, MarCn IL.
The senate passed unanimously the
bill to forbid playing baseball and
horse races on Decoration day after
changing 1t so that 1t will apply only
until 8 o'clock in the afternoon. A
committee had recommended making
1t o'clock, but this was deemed too
early. and after much debate the later
hour was fixed.
The senate reconsidered, amended
and passed the bill in regard to the
bounties for pocket gophers.
The bill appropriating $1,000 for
home finding agents under the board
OF control was PASSED as was the bill
giving the state board Of education
authority to recognize state college di
plomas in issuing certificates.
Many Bills Reported.
| The house judiciary committee at a
meeting this morning voted to recon
mend for passage the Hambleton anti
tipping bill; the bill allowing supervi
sors to condemn additional land where
needed; the bill allowing superior
courts in cities and towns of 1000 oil
over; the bill providing punishment
for false statements as to the valua
tion of stock of corporations; the bill
providing for amendments to the juv
emile court law, and the bill allowing
notice of suit against a corporation tc
be served on any of its agents.
Feeley's divorce bill, which is drawn
on biblical lines, was voted for indie
finite postponment and the same ac
tion was taken on Sullivan's bill re
quiring all corporations to report reg
ularly to the secretary of state.
4 The senate debated at length the bill
to require insurance companies to or
ganize with not less than 100000 capi
tai and in case where notes have beer
given for stock in the past, requiring
that the companies insist on the pay
ment Of these notes. The bill wa
passed.
Ora Williams.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
SEPARATETRIALS
FOR The TWO MEN
Rumors That Men Will Be
Permitted to Plead Gull
ty to Murder in Sec
ond Degree Denied

Mt Pleasant. March 11.-(srecial.)
"A crowd Of 100 people crowded the
corridors and entrance to the Henry
county court house this afternoon
when the trial of Arnold thinner ana
Thomas Grimes for the brutal murder
of John Gavin near New London last
month was begun here this afternoon
before Judge Withrow.
Attorneys for the defense may spring
surprise by arguing before the ad-
mission OF evidence for the QuashinE
OF the indictments. They claim that
the indictments are defective In that
no mention is made Of robbery as. q
possible motive for the murder. and
they insist there can be no evidence
OF wilful and premeditated murder as
the killing was the result OF a fifht be,
tween the three men
One thing has been decided on; thu
men will be given separate trials.
Which will appear before the court
first is unknown. IS Is
A Brutal Murder. Il
The murder of John Gavin as he was
returning to his nome few miles
from New London after attending
stock sale in that town was particnl-
arly brutal. Indignation ran high in
the community when Arnold thinner
and Thomas Grimes, two men af
shady regulations in the community,
were arrested a few days later, ana
the prisoners were taken to Burlington
to avoid a possible lynchinS.
At Burlington they confessed the
crime. and these confessions will he
introduced in evidence by the state.
Array Of Legal Talent
The state will be represented BY
County Attorney ]. v. Gray, who will
be assisted b. Messrs. j. g. McCoid
and F. s Finley. Arnold thinner will
be defended by Hon. F. e. Thompson
of Burlington. and Grimes by Judge
Al. w. Kinkead Of this city. &
| Aside from the unusually large first
drawing Of jurors special and addi.
tional panel was drawn last week In
order that there should be no delay
caused by running short of jurors.
either from legitimate excuses grant.
ed by the court, or by the challenges
which the law permits counsel for
either side of the case. 4
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
ALBA TO HAVE
STREET CARLINE
Cirizens Subscribe Sum Nee.
essary For City and In.
terurban Systems

Abba, March 11.--(SpeciaD-
An electric street car service and an
interurban to Hooking are practically
assured to Abba. The necessary
amount of stock, $4,000 has been taxi
en- by the citizens with an excess OF
$500 over the sum asked by the pro-
jectors of the scheme. An election will
be held the latter part of April to
grant the franchise and to designate
the streets through which the line will
run. The people of Abba are well
pleased over the result of the canvas
which ended Saturday in the raising
of $4,000 for the project
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
GOT iiUBBY'S MONEY
THEN DESERTS HIM
Denver Girl Accompanies Fiance I,
Chicago and Leaves Him
$4,000 Short.

Chicago. March 11.--Mrs. Sophie
Wambaugh, formerly Miss Sophie Fin
Ian, of Denver, VINO was married in
court last Friday, after she had been
arraigned on the charge OF obtaining
$4,000 from her prospective husband,
William Wambaugh, disappeared to.
day after obtaining $4,000 more from
her husband.
Wambaugh told the police he had
spent more than 5000 on his wife
since he met her in Denver last week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
.ILLlNOISANS MUST
VOTE OR PAY UP
Bill in Legislature Provides So Annual
Payment for Stay at Home
Voter.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 11.-Citizens
of the state who consider their time
too valuable to be wasted by voting
at the primaries of their respective
parties, or who do not believe in
mixing in politics" to the extent of
casting their votes at such elections,
may flnd themselves assessed SO year.
ly as penalty for non-action if a bill
introduced by Representative Krape
of Freeport today becomes a law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
MERRY WAS NOT INsULTEp

Washington, D. C. March IL The
state department officials are emphatic
In their denial of the reports that Pre-
sidenl Zelaya, of Nicaragua. has forced
American Minister Merry out of Nicara.
gna and offered him an insult of a
serious nature at the time of Merrys
visit to Managua, the Nicaraguan CAPT
tai three weeks ago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
Vessels Aground.

Baltimore, March 1.-THE German
steamer Pisa and the British steamship
Queen Adelaide, are today reported
aground in the Chesapeake bay, both
vessels having missed the channel In
a heavy snow storm yesterday. They
are not believed to be in danger.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
FARMERS HAVE BIG CROP.
Agricultural Department Issues 81

Agricultural Department. Issues Bull
etn Showing Value Of Holdings.
washington. D. c.. March 11Ths
bureau Of statistics OF the agricultural
department reported today in a bulletin
that the amount of wheat remaining
in the farmers hands March / was
206.044,000 bushels, or 2S.1 per cent 81
last years crop.
Corn, 1,298,Oo0,oo0 bushels or 4A3
per cent.
oats, ss4,4s1. 900 bushels, or 1913 pei
cent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
Russian Parliament Omen

st. Petersburg, March IL. The low
er house of parliament re-assembled
this morning in sections for the exam
ination of the credentials of its mem
bers. Protests have been submitted
against the election of several.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
PROBE CAPITOL GRAFT.

Legislators Seek to Know Exact Cost
of Harrisburg State House.
Harrisburg, Pa, March IA legis
lative inquiry into the alleged gross
extravaganza overcharges etc, in the
ornamentation AMI equipment Of the
new state capitol began here today
The capitol was built at cost of 81.
100000 and s9,000,OO0 was spent in its
Punishment and equipment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
Motor Str ke Settled

Toledo, March 11.-The Pope Motor
strike OF lnachinists, involving over
thousand men has been settled.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12

RooseveIt's Son Better.
Washington, March 11.-Arcf1is
Roosevelt's condition continues to be
favorable.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.
Walter Williams Of oskaloosa Enter
tains Friends at Elite SATURDAY.

From Mondays Daily .Si.
Walter Williams Of Oskaloosa, gen
eral agent of the Milwaukee Brewing
Co., entertained a company OF frienda
at six o'clock dinner at the Elite, ress
taurant Saturday evening. Covers
were laid for six guests. A four. course
dinner was served. The floral decora1
tions were Of American beauty roses
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
BOMB INEFFECTIVE
Explosive Meant For crimean Colonel

Misses Mark-Assassin suicides
Yalta. Crimea, March 11.-Col Dunn
badze. Commandant of Garrison here
was slightly wounded and his adjutant
and coachman were seriously injured
today by bomb thrown at the colonels
carriage from the upper window in a
house on street through which he
was driving. The man who threw the
bomb committed suicide in order to
avoid capture.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12
LOCOMOTIVE ExPLoDEs.
Engine Boiler Bursts While Passing
Through New Jersey-Three Killed.

Metucnen, N. j., March 11.--Thrcs
trainmen were killed. number ri
Others were slightly hurt and Metu
lchen was shaken and threatened with
many fires today when a boiler Of 4
locomotive on the Pennsylvania rail-.
road exploded while drawing freight
train through the town.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-12

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
SPORT
BATTLING NELSON
STARTS TRAINING
FIGHTING DANE WILL NOT WASTE
ANY TINE IN GETTING DOWN 10
EXERCISE.

SAN FRANCISCO, June t7.-Battling
Nelson arrived yesterday and will go
into training Immediately for his COM
ing twenty-round battle with Jimmy
Britt He will take up quarters at
Larkspur. The Battler looks high in
flesh, but says he does not expect any
trouble in reducing from 146 pounds to
1873 during the two and a half weeks
intervening between now and July g.
The Dane took a stroll around town in
the afternoon and wendell his way to
Dreamland pavilion in the evening,
where he was called upon to make a
speech. He told the fans that he was
confident of winning from Britt with
as much ease as he did at Colma and
that the tearing off of thirteen pounds
would not be weakening to him
Jimmy Britt sends over word that he
isc already within striking distance of
the weight, and for the purpose of adj
vertising the fight the Californian will
is already within striking distance OF
this city, in order to allow the fans to
keep tab on his condition.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

PLANNING BIG SUGAR MERGER.
Idaho and Utah Concerns Will Now
Consolidate and Issue New Stock
SALT LAKE CITY (Utah), June Is.
Thomas r. Cutler, general manager
of the Utah Sugar Company, the Idaho
Sugar Company and the Western Ida
no Sugar Company, announces that
the Eastern stockholders in the three
corporations have approved the plans
for their consolidation. 1t is proposed
to merge the companies under the IT,
tle Utah-Idaho Sugar Company, issue
$10,000,000 of preferred and S3,000,00O
of common stock, and exchange all
old stock on the foreign basis; Utah
Sugar preferred, $40 a share; Idaho
Sugar preferred, 81 share, and
Western Idaho, $3.50 a share.
After this distribution there will re-
main $1,9O0,OOO of the amalgamated
stock, which will be put into the
treasury for improvements A par
of it will be used to pay for a new
factory at Payette, Idaho.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
ASSERTS ENGLAND
INCITES JAPAN
PACIFIC FLEET ADVO-
GATED AT CONVENTION OF THE
UNITED IRISH SOCIETIES.

CHICAGO, June ia Pacific squad
ron of 100 battleships to resent Japa-
nese insolence and English treachery
was advocated today at the annual
convention of the United Irish Socie-
ties. Distrust of England and denun-
citation of the rejected Birrell home
rule bill were voiced by many speak
ers. That English traders were in
spring the belligerent attitude of Jap
an was the opinion of several.
English merchants, fairly beaten
in commercial contest for Eastern
trade by the United States, are stir
ring up the Japanese to their present
attitude asserted Mr.. Finerty. THE
loss of life or the fate of nations have
never affected English traders. Their
only vulnerable point is their purse.
All else is as nothing to tnem.
Il sincerely wish the United States
had a squadron of 10 battleships on
the Pacific, whose broadsides could
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
.PUNAHOU ALUMNI
MEETS TOMORROW
AFTER BUSINESS is DISPOSED OF,
ADDRESSES AND MUSIC WILL BE
IN ORDER.

The business meeting of the Puma
hou Alumni Association will be called
to order at o'clock tomorrow after
noon. The reports of the secretary
and of the treasurer will be read, the
president will make a statement of
the work accomplished during the year
and an election of officers for the en-
suing year will be held. p. c. Jones,
the treasurer of the college, will make
his usual financial statement, showing
the condition of affairs at the college
in that respect, Following the bust
ness meeting, will come remarks by
Mrs. Dillingham;, President Grihiths,
j. Wilder and one other speaker The
Waimapuna Glee club and a special
quartet will furnish the musical num-
bers of the afternoon other than those
to be contributed by the Territorial
band, which the county fathers have
kindly placed at the disposal of the
Association for the occasion
Pleasing souvenirs of old Punahod
will be distributed among those present
but as to what these souvenirs consist
of no announcement has been made by
the Executive Committee. Group pic
lures of former Punahou classes will
also be exhibited at the entrance to
Pauahi Hail
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
WRESTLER
DEFEATS SPENCER
LOCAL AMATEUH LACKED THE
STRENGTH OF TENTH REGI-
MENT MAN.

The wrestling match at the Crpheum
last night between John Papas, husky
10th Infantryman, and ]. o. Spencer,
local amateur, was a very one sided
and undressing affair 1t did not
seem to have impressed the sporting
fraternity very strongly as a POSSIBLE
ity either, for the attendance was small
Spencer was no match for Papas, and
took two downs in short order, Papas
being much the stronger of the two,
and throwing his opponent more by
reason of this superiority than through
skill.
The first fall was obtained in about
twenty minutes, most of which time
the two were on the mat, with Spencer
on the defensive. He was finally tired
out and went down. The second fall
was in less than five minutes.
Two preliminary bouts took place,
the first between Petry and Williams,
two Tenth Regiment men. Petry got
the first fall but Williams in some good
work scored the next two.
The second match was also between
soldiers. Smell and Perry were the
names they wrestled under, and the
latter was defeated in two straight
falls.
Harry Cobb refereed the matches,
and Larry Dee acted as time keeper.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

Colonel Watterson oTers to pick an
ideal leader for the democratic party
If Mr.. Bryan will step out of the way.
1t such man existed he would not
wait for anybody to pick him out
Buffalo Express.
sweep out of existence the English
and Japanese allies in this alliance
against our land"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
PART II
HEARTS CURED.

Almost every case of heart disease
can be cured with DR.. Miles New
Heart Cure. In the early stages,
quickly and surely; in advanced stag
es, with persistent use-almost as
surely Let us send you testimonials
from those cured, where SYMPTOMS
were like yours. DIR. MILES MEDI-
CAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

prophets" has issued another of his
remarkable bulletins. This time he is
more specific in his statements. He
now asserts that the world will come
to an end in 10 months He warns all
the people to beware and look out for
the dissolution of the world.
He says there will be no more sea-
sons, that summer and winter VIII be
as one, and there will not be any way
of telling one from the other. Snow
in July need not be a surprise, and
sleigh riding is likely to be one of the
summer pastimes. He adds
There will be more black spots to
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

One touch of municipal incompetent
cy makes most American cities kin
According to New York newspapers,
the streets of that city are as neg
lected and dirty as those of Boston,
which seems difficult of belief. Other
cities make the same plaint.-Boston
Transcript.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

There are two classes of men, said
the close observer zone knows moth
ing about woman, having spent years
in studying her. The other knows
everything, never having studied her.
Chicago Journal
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
CROOK MAY SAIL TOMORROW.

The transport Crook does not sail
today for Alaska with the Tenth In
fantry men who have been stationed
here. More time than was expected
has been taken in the transfer of the
baggage of the Twentieth Infantry
from the vessel to the Kahauilli Post
and the equipment of the Tenth has
yet to be put aboard. The transport
may sail tomorrow afternoon
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

occur on the suns disk, and by the
latter part of 1908 the sun will be en-
tirely black. The earthquakes will
shake all the principal cities of the
nations. Great excursion wrecks will
occur and there will be great distress
in the land until the end shall GOMEZ
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
CHAMBERLAIN-s collie, CHOLERA
AND DIARRHOEA REMEDY.

This is unquestionably the most sue
cessful medicine in use for bowel COM
plants, and it is now the recognized
standard over a large part of the
civilized world. A few doses of it will
invariably cure an ordinary attack Of
Diarrhoea. For sale by all dealers,
Benson, Smith & Co., agents for Ha-
wall.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

YORK, Pa, June 2.-Leo L. Span
gler, who has styled himself for
number of years as 1.-The last Of the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

Arguments about race suicide read
differently in the check book from the
text book.-New York Press.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
CONCERT A MA PARK.

The Hawaiian Band will give a pub
lie concert tonight at Aala Park, COM
mencing at 1880 o'clock. Following is
the program:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
PREDICTS END OF WORLD.

Prophet Spangler Says Sleighing viii
Be Popular This Summer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
DIAMONDS HAVE CHARMS.

Diamond Ring and other precious
stones becomes a necessity-a part OF
the attire of the smartly dressed
women. We have just received a new
assortment of Ladies' Rings and other
precious stones.
J. A. R. VIEIRA s. co.
lis Hotel Street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

THIS ILLUSTRATION WILL GIVE A
IDEA OF THE APPEARANCE OF THE NEW ORNAMENTAL PAR
LOR THE CLOCK
LARGER; STANDS INCHES HIGH AND
MASSIVE Il APPEARANCE. MADE EBoNIzED BAR
ORNAMENTAL DESIGN,
FITTED WITH AN EXTRA LOUD ENTIRELY HIDDEN
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26
IT is A WANT
AND A
NECESSITY.

Here's a chance to get New
Ornamental Parlor Alarm Clock
absolutely free. This is a STAR
premium and it beats anything
ever put out. Indeed, we've
spread ourselves to secure an
unusually attractive, durable
and Ornamental Parlor Alarm
Clock. They sell everywhere for
FIVE DOLLARS, but readers of
THE STAR can secure one abso-
lutely free.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-06-26

Guaranteed by Manufacturer
to be a perfect timepiece. The
clock can be seen at THE STAR
office. 1t is an attractive piece
of furniture and when you see 1t
you will want one to replace that
cheap nickel affair which is usu-
ally called an Alarm Clock. This
clock is made of Gun Metal anG
the movement Is guaranteed tr
keep absolutely correct time.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1906-1908, 1907-09-21

cry with all possible speed. By
the time it arrives everything
will be in complete readiness for
its reception, and no delay viii be
occassioned further than placing
it in position.
The Meadow Valley Mining
Co.. have in contemplation the
building of an iron foundry.
near their mill in Dry Valley,
and we understand that the
grading of a suitable lot has
been completed and the material
for the building is being hauled
to the ground. Orders for the
necessary machinery have been
sent to San Francisco, and in
about one month we expect to
chronicle the advent of this new
branch Of industry in our camp.
The want of a foundry has long
been felt here, owing to the de-
lay occasioned by having to send
to San Francisco for everything
in shape of castings.