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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
REPORT BIG TRADE IN WOOL.
Total 4o,ooo,ooo Pounds Is Sold at Bos-
ton During the Past
Week.

Boston, Mass. Oct. 14-The Wool
and Cotton Reporter says: "a very
large volume of business has been
transacted during the past week. The
largest consumers have all been buy.
ing, some of them purchasing heavily,
especially one large manufacturing
concern, which is credited with having
taken from 15,00O,00O to 2O,0OO,OOO
pounds although not quite all of this
amount was taken during the week un,
der review. The sales as given in this
report, combined with those published
by us In our last issue, make total Of
over 40,)00,000 pounds of WOO, dispos,
ed of in the past two weeks in this
market.
Sales embrace all grades and de,
scriptions. although most of the bust
ness by far has been in staple wools,
grading from three-eights blood to
fine.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
MAJOR COBB IS
NOT GUILTY
MAN INDICTED BY MONROE
COUNTY GRAND JURY CLEAR
ED IN DISTRICT COURT.

Abba, Oct. IA jury in the dis
trict court brought in verdict laIe
Saturday afternoon that Major Cobb,
who had been indicted for the illegal
sale of liquor in saloon at Lovilia,
was not guilty. The trial lasted for
three days and the attendance was UP
to what is considered large for even
murder case. 1t has been but two
terms of court ago when the Major
was brought into court for the Illegal
sale of liquor. He was found guilty
and sentenced to pay fine Of $500
and costs, making total of over $500
The major paid the bill and the next
term of court he was up again. This
time he drew fine of $500 and did
not pay and went to jail where he re-
manned for eight months. He has been
in the penitentiary, in the county jails,
has paid hundreds of dollars Of fines
and more Of attorneys fees and still
he persists in selling liquor contrary
to the law. The major is considered a
man Of his word and whenever he
is wanted in court it is only necessary
for him to receive telephone mes
sage and he Is present. The last Of
fense is one in which he was indicted
for selling liquor on certain tract Of
ground when it developed in the trial
that he was not on the said lot but the
one adjacent. The jurors thought the
major was selling liquor all right, but
1t was question of which foot he was
standing on when the sales were made.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
BRITISH FLEET
IN MANEUvERS
NAVAL SHOWING is MADE WHICH
NO TWO COUNTRIES OF EU-
ROPE COULD EQUAL.

London, Oct IA. W. There is now as.
sembling in the North Sea and the
English channel for maneuvers, un-
der the command Of Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford. fleet of British
warships representing an aggregation
Of naval power surprising all the
Immediately available resources OF
any two other countries of Europe,
and yet not single ship of this feet
has been drawn from the reserves of
the Mediterranean feet or Davenport
and Portsmouth divisions.
The fleet is composed Of 26 battle
ships, Is armored cruisers, several
protected cruisers, various auxiliary
vessels, and 4S torpedo boats. The
battleship Dreadnaught is not taking
part in the maneuvers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
nHINFmAI fAAAe,-s9sES
Ik aeloos leolIoasIIi eaeas q
KILLED BY CARS
MRS SAMUEL PRENTICE CATCHES
FEET IN TIES AND FALLS
UNDER WHEELS.

Abba, Oct, 14.-(Special.) Mrs.
Samuel Prentice of Buxton was in
stantly killed by being struck by a
Northwestern freight train at Crick-
ett. two miles north Of Buxton this
morning. Mrs. Prentice was walking
on the track in the direction Of Bux-
ton when she heard the warning
shrek Of locomotive and turned to
see that the train was coming fast up
on her. In panic she jumped from the
track, but caught her foot between
the ties and was ground to pieces. Her
husband, well known Buxton miner,
survives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
WATCHES FIGHT;
Gets bR0KENJAW
MAN PLAYS ROLE OF
INNOCENT BYsTANDER UNTIL
BRICK HITS HIM.

Abba, Oct, 14.-(speciaD-J. H.
Russell Of Hiteman is in Abba today
receiving treatment for broken jaw
and he insists that he is the unluckiest
man in Manroe county. Russell and a
friend were driving through the
streets Of Franker, two miles east Of
Buxton last night, and on turning a
corner, drove right into crowd Of
six or eight men engaged in free,
for-all fight.
Before he was able to turn his horse
out of the road and drive into neutral
territory one of score of bricks flying
in the air struck him in the jaw and
fractured that useful member. He
drove to Abba at once and had the
bone set. Outside of Russell, the in
nocent bystander. no one was injured
in the fight.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
FACES
A RAIL STRIKE
COMPANIES REFUSE TO REcoG.
NIzE UNION AFTER
MEN VOTE
FOR 1T.

London, Oct. IA. Richard Bell.
M. p, general secretary of the Anal
gamated Society of Railway Servants,
announced today that the railroad
companies had sent an unfavorable
reply to the society's demand for a
recognition of their union The bal
lots so far received from the men in
the vote being taken throughout the
United Kingdom on the advisability
Of declaring a general strike in order
to secure the recognition Of their or.
ganization and a new scale of wages
and hours, are largely in favor of a
general strike. The voting will be con.
cluded Oct. 26.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
HARTMAN Fish
|. FIGHT CROWS HOT
BOTH LEADERS IN CATTLE FOR
CONTROL OF ILLINOIS CEN
TRIAL ON GROUND.

Chicago Oct. 14.-Edward H. Harri-
mans chief lieutenant arrived from
New York last night and at 8 o'clock
the Annex housed both camps Of the
warning factions of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad company. The new figure
on the scene was Alexander G. Hack
staff, vice president and active east
ern representative Of the Hartman
Harahan end of the big railroad war.
Immediately after his arrival 1t be-
came known that Mr.. Hartman was
not expected to reach Chicago before
tomorrow. Mr.. Hackstaff took H 10 at
the Annex. The Fish party is en-
sconced in B "a. Thus the two leaders
in the hostile camps are close neigh
bers and within call for parley If one
should be arranged.
Both sides were at work early yes
terday scouting for news from the 9th
er camp. There was every appear
ance of underground activity that
seemed to indicate still hunt for ev-
cry possible proxy that might be Sc
cured for use at the stockholders an
nual meeting on Wednesday.
Fish Raiders Scout for Proxies.
1t was stated that the Fish people
were making every effort to get from
such stockholders as had given prox-
les to the Hartman Harahan interest
instruction that these proxies were
not to be voted against Mr. Fish.
Those holding interests, large or
small, were called over the telephone,
and the stillhunt went on without any
interruption Neither side made pub
| lie any statement on the situation. 1t
was quite evident that the Hartman.
Harahan faction was waiting for the
Fish faction to make the first move.
| 1t was also quite evident that there
| existed much anxiety and curiosity as
| to what that move will be.
| The move that Is anticipated is that
an injunction will be asked restraining
the use Of such votes as belong to the
Union Pacific interest. 1t is not known
! just how many of these votes are car
ried on the books in the name of the
| Union Pacific and 1t is intimated
that such shares as have been trans
ferred to Mr. Hartman personally will
be attacked on the ground that they
are not bona fide transfers.
Injunction Is Feared.
The opposition to Mr.. Fish expects
him to do something desperate. They
do not know just what, but they point
out that he has everything to gain
and nothing to lose by any movement
that he may start.
Principal interest centers about the
threatened injunction. 1t is assumed
i that Mr.. Fish will seek such a writ
Whether it will come in the state ol
the federal courts is not known. If i
comes from the state courts it vii
come from one of the chancellors. Any
of the federal judges might issue the
writ If the case is to be brought within
! that jurisdiction.
| Commencing with this morning thu
fight takes on new warmth
Mr. Fish last night declined to tall
/ about the fight. He made several cal
trips during the day and returned t.
his base of operations each time witt
aa absolute refusal to talk.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
Last Pow.wow Of shawnee..

Tulsa, l. T., Oct. 14.-What will
probably be the last great pow-wow
of the Shawnees opened at Collins
vile today with Chief Spybuck as the
host Of the occasion. Dances and
other festivities have been arranged
to cover the entire week. Besid IS
the Shawnees the participants include
delegations from number Of other
Indian tribes, together with many
white guests. 1t is expected that Ger
onimo, the famous old chief of the
Apaches, and Quanah Parker, chief
of the Comanches, will be present
during some Of the festivities.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
S. U. i. DEFEATS ALUMNI.
Iowa Squad Triumphs Over Graduates
by a Score of Nine to
NOTHING.

Iowa City, Oct. 14.-The Iowa uni
versity football team defeated the
alumni team, composed of the star
players of former years by score Of
9 to Saturday. 1t was the first game
on the Iowa field this year, and was
witnessed by a large crowd. The Iowa
team made an excellent showing. and
Coach c. Mark Catlin faces the season
confident of winning practically all Of
the conference games.
The university won by drop kick
By Kirk in the first half, and a touch
down by Jewell in the second half. The
alumni, who had been together only a
short time, put up splendid defense.
Coach Catlin went into the game as
full back for the alumni toward the
end of the last half.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15


New York, Oct, 14.-Tnere was a
nervous and gloomy atmosphere in
the neighborhood of the stock ex-
change before trading began today as
the fears were general of the conse-
quences OF the unsupported condition
of the market revealed in Saturdays
demoralized slump. Violent breaks in
the opening prices Of stocks therefore
caused no surprise, but prompt dis
closing of some measure of effective
support brought quick feeling of
partial relief.
Foreign money centers were dis.
turbed over the position mere and that
feeling was reflected is some of the
heavy selling OF stocks for foreign &C,
counts, which added to the burdens OF
the New York market
The range of prices on the opening
sales showed very uneven Declines
some Of the most representative
stocks making show of resistance
while other fell away weakly.
The western railroad stocks and
amalgamated were comparatively
| little affected
The rebound was convulsive and
carried many stocks well over Satur
days closing level.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
Street Railway Men.

Atlantic City. N. j., Oct. 14.-Tne
annual convention of the American
Street and Interurban Railway asso-
citation to be held here this week has
attracted hundreds of delegates from
all over the United States and Can
ada. In conjunction with the con
vention a great exhibition of street
railway supplies and machinery was
opened today on the steel pier. Be.
sides the convention of the assocla-
tion proper there will be meetings
during the week of the claim agents,
engineers, accountants and represen.
tatives of other branches of the
street railway seryica
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
Iowa at WASHINGTON.

Washington, D. c., Oct. AN. L.
Davis of Peru is appointed messenger
in the surveyor generals Office at
Helena. Mont.
The Des Moines National bank is
approved as reserve agent for the
Black Hawk National bank of Water
loo
Rural carriers appointed:
Bronson-George G. Howe, carrier,
Kittie M. Roe. substitute.
New Hampton-Reuben Bills, car
rier; Elida B. Bills, substitute.
J. c. Davis, George E. Hize and IA.
Mclaughlin, all Of Des Moines, have
been admitted to practice before the
interior department.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
Razor Cut on Lip
Causes Death of
MarshaHtown Man

y +*+ 80
MarshaIItown, Oct. IA. - A
tiny cut on the lip, made by
razor while being shaved,
caused the death Of John j.
FIitton Of the MarshaIltown
Steam and Dye Works.
Over two years ago, while MIR.
Flitton was being shaved, the
barber cut him slightly. He
thought nothing of the scratch
at the time, but began to wor-
ry, when as the days and weeks
passed the wound refused te
heal. Cancer developed, which
ate through the lip and Jaw.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
Fall Festival at Charlotte.

Charlotte, IN. c., Oct. 14.-The
Charlotte fall festival opened today
under most favorable auspices. Ar
irving trains last night and this morn
ing brought many visitors to the city.
The festivities will continue through
the week and will include many in.
teresting features. Among other
things there will be speechmaking
by William Jennings Bryan, John
Sharp Williams and other notables.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
Kansas CITY Cattle Show.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct 14.-The
American Royal Live Stock show, one
Of the pioneer exhibitions of it's kind
in this country, opened at the Kan
sas City stockyards today and will
continue through the week. A large
section of the country is represented
at this years show and several of
the classes in the cattle department
have been largely increased. Pure
bred swine, sheep and goats also are
included in the exhibition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
4 Killed; 3 Hurt in Auto Crash.

Wausecn, Ohio, Oct, 14.-Arthur
tOnweller a druggist Of Lyons, was
killed and mis- wife and two young sons
were injured in an automobile acci,
dent Sunday afternoon, mile east of
the village of Lyons. Onweiler lost
control Of the machine and it went In
to ditch, ioverturning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
THO Operations
] on John Mitchell
We're Successful

80 49, +*A *AA* =
indianapolis, Oct, 14.-vice
President Lewis and Secretary
Wilson Of the United States
Mine Workers Of America re-
turned today from LasalIe, ILL.,,
where they left President John
Mitchell. Two operations for
appendicitis and hernia were
performed on Mitchell yesterday
and both were successful, but
they left the patient In a much
weakened condition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
SOON TO UNvEIL sIeEL STATUE.
Governor Hughes Among Speakers al
Celebration in Memory of Civil
War General

New York, Oct. 14.-The fine eques,
trian statue of General Franz sigel,
west in the early part of the civil war
made the survivors of his command
proud to say that they marched NIT
Sigel," will be unveiled today.
The statue stands at Riverside drive
and One Hundred and Sixth street, and
is the work of Carl Bitter, son of the
general.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
Crown Prince at Work.

Berlin, Oct, 14-Crown Prince Fred.
erick William today began years
work in the Prussian ministry of the
interior as a part of his preparation
for assuming crown in due course OF
time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
La Crosse Police Chief Dead.

Lacrosse, Wis, Oct, 14.-Hugh H.
Byrne, chief Of police at La Crosse for
the past II years, died today after an
operation for gall stones.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
GLOOMY DAY in
STOCK MARKET
PRICES SAG AT EVENING AND
FOREIGN HOLDERS ARE
FAST SELLERS.

New York, Oct, IA The fail
ure of the utler and Johnson
members of the New York con-
solldated stock exchange, was
announced today. No statement
as to assets or liabilities was
made.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
ILL; PLAYS FOOTBALL; DEAD.
Muskegon, Mich. Youth. Victim Of
overtaxation in Game, Falls Un-
der Complete Breakdown.
Football Accidents of Sea

Fcoeba71 Hccioents of Season:
Killed..
Injured-11.
Muskegon, Mich. Oct, 14.-Walter
Elliot Hale, aged 10, died yesterday, a
victim of football. Young Hale had
been i'll and attempted to play, the ex-
ertion bringing on the fatal break
down.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
Jeer Small in New York.

At mass meeting of operators in
New York Mr.. Small was hooted and
jeered and Kissed as he explained his
reason for calling a vote. Despite the
constant Interruptions he told of the
depleted condition of the national
treasury and of the point blank refu-
sal Of the telegraph companies to
make any concessions. He declared
the situation was acute and that each
local should reach it's own decision.
The response given him was vocif-
erous demand that he "get out" and
q unanimous vote to prolong the
strike.
Chicago operators were equally de-
termined to stay out. and their mass
meeting held to vote on the question
ended with demonstration of
strength before the general Offices Of
both the telegraph companies here.
Other Cities to "Stay Qua"
Other cities which voted to con-
tinue the strike were:
Albany, N Y.
a Baltimore, Md.
Dallas. Texas.
Denver. Colo.
FL Paso, Tex.
Houston. Tex.
Kansas City, Mo.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Salt Lake City, Utah.
San Antonio, Tex.
San Francisco Cal.
Washington, D. C.
Boston. Mass, operators postponed
consideration cf the question until to.
day, but it is assumed to be certain
they will follow New York's lead.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-15
TELEGRAPHERs FROM NEW YORK
TO SAN FRANCISCO SHOUT
DOWN PROPOSAL TO GIVE IN.
ORDER is ISSUED
DEPOSING SMALL
GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
+ sUSPENDS CHIEF AND WILL
TAKE CHARGE OF THE BATTLE
AGAINST COMPANIES.

5ss333 lN0W YOrK, NtCC. Ia ProSlQout
s.-.J.rs Small of the Commercial
Telegraphers Union, left his ho-
tel heer today and his further
action in the matter of calling
off the strike was in doubt.
Small was suspended from the
4 Office Of president by three mem
bers Of the executive committee
in Chicago, but SO far Shall has
not indicated whether he accepts
the suspension as effective.
General Superintendent Brooks
said today that the Western
Union is not interested in the ac-
ton of the strikers. About one
hundred and fifty strikers, fifty of
them women. gathered in the
City Hall Park today and march
ed down to the Western Union
building wearing ribbons in
scribed 1--WE Stick"
After making demonstration,
rs the result Of which two men
were arrested on charge of dis
orderly conduct, they dispersed.
Chicago, Oct. IA. - Striking tele-
graphers all over the country held
meetings yesterday and by practi.
cally unanimous vote agreed to hold
out to the end FOR the enforcement nf
their demands upon the commercial
telegraph companies.
AT many of the meetings President
S. j. Small. who on Saturday sent ou.
message recommending that local
unions vote upon the proposition 81
calling off the strike, was condemned
for his action and his resignation de-
manded
At 10 o'clock last night three Nom
bers Of the executive board met on
call at the headquarters of the gener
al offices of the Commercial Tele
pended President S. J. Small from Of
Ace.
Executive Board in Control.
At the same time the executive
board took charge of the strike anc
addressed a circular message to al
unions, urging them to continue the
strike. The following message was
sent to President Small:
Chicago, Ill. Oct. 13, 1907
S. j. Small, Astor House, New
York:
Under. Article 15, section Z, Of
the constitution of the CONNER
cial Telegraphers' Union of
i America. you are hereby sus-
pended from the Office of presi-
dent, to take effect Immediately.
S. ]. Konenkamp,
Acting Chairman.
Michael j. Reidy,
Joseph M. Sullivan.
General Executive Board.
Jeer Small in New York.
At a mass meeting of operators il
New York Mr.. Small was hooted an
jeered and hissed as he explained hi
reason for calling vote. Despite th
constant Interruptions he told of th
depleted condition of the nationa
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1907-10-24

his appointment | should say that he
is at least ambiguous. amphibious,
ambidextrous, ubiquitous and inde-
terminate. These characteristic may
appeal to you. AS you perhaps know
you have next year the appointment
of the remaining members of the
State board of education with the ex-
ception of the secretary who holds
the position eX officio as State super
intendent of education and I have
the supreme satisfaction of knowing
that / do not have to sit with them
nor be bound by their actions. / wish
to give you the pleasure of knowing
here and now that / shall not be a
member of that board any longer
than is necessary for me to discharge
my duty and obligations to the people
of South Carolina. For two terms
have been elected State superinten-
dent of education without opposition
! have discharged my duties fearless
ly and vigorously. | feel the salts
faction of having done some good for
my people. | shall not ask for re-
election. | mention this in order that
you may indulge and cherish the fond
hope of getting a satellite OF your
| own ilk. | am somewhat in the pos
ition of the old negro woman who
went into a dry goods store and ask.
ed for three yards of red ribbon. The
| clerk was very bow-legged. He stayS.
ed across the store and said: "Walk
this way" The old woman said. mo
sir! I'll do without the ribbon before
| I'll walk dat way - And I'll do with
out my ribbon before I'll walk you.
way Sincerely yours.
| o. b. Martin.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1907-10-24
PREACHER WHO ELOPED
With n Married Woman Declared TO
BE Deranged.

The Rev. Maxwell Walenta, pas
tor of st. Lucas's German Evangelical
Lutheran church. Sutton street. Will
liamsburg, n. Y, and his affinity,
young Mrs. Dora Bauer, were ar
raigned in the Manhattan avenue po-
lice court.
The case resulted in the discharge
of the prisoners, with the preacher
consenting to accompany his father.
an aged minister. to the Brooklyn su-
preme court. where he confessed his
Willingness to be sent to sani-
tarium.
Young Mrs. Baur was taken by
her lawyer to the home OF an aunt,
to live. But as her aunt took her
away. she cried:
II will always love Mr.. Walenta
and when he call me, | will go to
him. / will love him to the end of
the world. I will love him as no man
was ever loved before. and although
we may never meet again, l will keep
on loving him until the end of time.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1907-10-24
DIR. BATES WONT PAY.
He Too Declines to Make Up the
Bond Steal Shortage.

Or. w. T. G. Bates, formerly state
treasurer. has taken the same course
as his successor. DR.. w. II. Thinner
man, and will decline to make good
the amount stolen in bonds by his
bond clerk. D. Zimmerman, during
the administration OF DR.. Bates. In
letter to Attorney General Lyon, ac-
knowledging the receipt of Mr.
Lyons letter in reference to the mat
ter. DR.. Bates says:
81 cannot admit responsibility, by
reason of any act of mine, for any
reissue of State bonds by such clerk
and therefore / respectfully decline
to make settlement as requested by
you in your letter.
The amount for which il is held
DR.. Bates is liable is $1,517.50. in
Guiding interest.
1t Is an interesting fact that Mr..
Zimmerman was first appointed to
the clerkship in the office of the
state treasurer by DR.. Bates and was
then retained by DR.. Zimmerman and
by Capt. Jennings.
State Treasurer Jennings, who is
liable for several thousand dollars.
has indicated his probable intention
TO settle without suit.