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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-10
REFOR MS
in MANY
STATES
Governors in Messages to
Legislature Urge Curb.
ing Corporations

st. Paul, Jan. 9.-Governor Johnson
was inauguarted governor of Mime
sofa for the second time in the pre-,
sence of both houses of the Minnesota
legislature today. The governors
message was long document bris-
tling with pertinent suggestions to the
law makers. His remark for the neces-
slty of reform in taxation, and espe-
cially on iron ore, and of mineral
lands, and in the matter of railroad
rates aroused keen interest.
Recommends New Laws.
st. Paul, Jan. 9.-Among the recon-
mendations in the message submitted
son are the following:
A uniform two cent passenger rate;
the abolishment of all passes except
to railroad employees and their fam
lilies; reciprocal demurrage charges;
new primary law, law for standard
life insurance policy with the abolition
of deferred dividends; the prohibit
tion Of political contributions; the re
gulation of salaries and investments.
Race Track Laws.
Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 9.-Governor
today suggests the establishment of a
bureau of immigration; the enactment
of anti-race track gambling laws; sug-
gests law prohibiting railroads from
owning coal lands or engaging in coal
operations; and discusses publicity as
a means for regulating corporations.
Gamble for Senate.
Pierre, S. D., Jan. BY viva voce
the senate in caucus today selected
United States Senator Gamble to sue.
ceed himself.
Illinois solons Meet.
Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 9.-The forty
fifth general assembly convened at
noon today. Following the routine
work of organizing the two bodies and
getting the machinery of the general
assembly in operation the governors s
Biennial message was distributed 10
the members.
Ekern Is Speaker.
Madison. Wis, Jan. 9.--The legisla-
ture met today. j. H. Stout of Men.
ominee was elected president pro TEN
of the senate. nrmal l.. Ekern of
We Hall, was CHOSEN speaker of the
house
lnsures Warren's Reelection.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 9.-On the
frst ballot the republican members of
the legislature in caucus unanimously
voted to support United States Senator
Francis d. Warren for reelection.
This action insures straight party
vote Tor Warren and as the republi-
cans have large majority in the legis-
lature his election is certain
Dixon From Montana.
Helena Mont, Jan. 9.-The election
Of Congressman Joseph M. Dixon to
the United States senate to succeed
Clark is assured, the caucus of the re-
publican members of the legislature
giving him 40 votes to 70 for Leeman-
tie.
Probe Bailey Affair.
Austin Tex. Jan. 9-The Texas leg.
islature has convened. 1t is understood
that Immediately upon organization an
effort will be made for legislative
investigation of the alleged connection
of United States Senator Bailey with
certain oil interests.
The senatorial election is January
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PkEpIcTs EARTHQUAKES.

London Man Says America VIII Have
Another Quake on Saturday.
London, Jan. 9.-Hugh Clements, a
London meteorologist, prophesies that
t-ere will be further earthquakes N
America on Jan. IL. He also predicts
an earthquake in Algeria today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-10
MOTHER AFARTBROKEN
DOES NOT BLAME BOY
John Heenan Breaks Rec.
ord in Re.entering
School
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
The first case on record where
boy voluntarily entered the Iowa
state reform school came to light
yesterday when John Heenan, the
16-yearold son Of MRS. Fred Huff
man of Ottumwa knocked on the
doors Of the institution at Eldora
anu luested to be admitted.
Once before he had been an in
mate of the reform school, but he
had been released. His conduct
has been exemplary since he came
home, but it was then the turn
of the boy to become dissatisfied
and he decided to return and be
state charge as.aia.
4y.''I am going e.zaMav mother. ] am
agoing to the reform school. want
to make a man of myself and cant
do it if / stay here" With these
words young Heenan announced to mis-
mother the step that he had decided
to take because he thought his future
depended upon his taking it.
So John sHeenan left Ottumwa for
Eldora and Tuesday evening re-enter-
ed the walls of the state reform school
at that place after two years of free
dom that was not the freedom he
desired. His home life, which he
thought uncongenial, was the cause
Of this seemingly drastic action. 1t is
said that the lad and his stepfather
Fred Huffman, could not get along
together.
Mrs. Fred Huffman, the boys moth
er. was seen at her home on Keith
avenue yesterday afternoon. At the
first mention of the boys name, her
Z tired eyes frightened and shone with
the mother-love light. The conditions
that prevail in the Huffman household
show conclusiyely that her life has
not been a path of roses. The house
is small and evidences of toll and
hardship are not lacking. The one
bright spot in her otherwise dreary
life has been the boy, her son, JOHNNIE
Heenan. And now Johnnie is gone
He has returned to the institution
4 which he finds more congenial than
the place that should be his home.
Pride and Sorrow for Mother.
Pride and sorrow contested for the
supremacy as Mrs. Huffman in words
broken by half sobs, told of the de.
parture Of her hero on the journey
that is to make a man of him, man
Of whom his mother may we'll be
proud.
Eyes, Johnnie has returned to Ell
dora" she said and then her heal
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COMPROMISE EFFECTED.
Pressman and Typothetae Settle Diff
forences-Eight Hour Day In 1909.

forences-Eight Hour Day In 1909.
Philadelphia, Jan. 9-After a SER
les of conferences an agreement has
been reached between the executive
committee OF the United Typothetae
of America and the executive council
of the international Printing Press.
men and Assistants union, renewing
the preset contract for a term Of five.
years.
Upon the leading question at issue,
the eight hour day, compromise was
arrived at, by which the typothetae
agrees to grant an eight hour day on
January 1, 1909.
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NEGRO MURDERED?
Body Of Unknown coIored Man Founs
Foul Play is Suspected.

Dubuque, Jan. 9.-(Special) The
body Of an unknown negro was found
dead at. East Dubuque this morning. 1t
is believed he was murdered. He was
called Davenport" by his companions,
who are missing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-10
SENATE WAITS ON TILLMAN.
Discussion on Brownsville Resolutions
Deferred Until He Receivers,


Deferred Until He Receivers.
Washington, Jan. AT the con.
clusion of the morning business the
Brownsville resolutions were laid be.
fore the senate, but discussion was
postponed until tomorrow on the state
ment of Senator Foraker that Senator
Tlllman is still indisposed and is un.
able to address the senate as he de.
sired.
The House.
Washington, Jan 9.-The house to.
day went into committee of the whole
for further consideration on the
army appropriation bill.
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SECURES PLUM.

Frederick Cloud Of Des Moines Ap4
pointed Consul to Shanghai.
Des Moines, Jan. 9.-(Special)..
Frederick Cloud of Des Moines,
Drake graduate, has been appoir
counsul general to Shanghai, Chin
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Uniform Salary
Limit Possible

New York, Jan. 9.-In connection
with the meeting of the National AS
sociation of base ball leagues at New
York there was meeting of commit.
tee to consider proposed amendments s
to the constitution of the association.
One Of the amendments proposed pro-
vides that all players shall have re.
serve contracts. 1t is also said that
an attempt would be made to adort a
uniform salary limit, like that which
was operative until recently. The com
mittee having the amendments under
consideration is composed Of M. r.
Sexton, Rock Island, ILL.,; D. M. Shive-
ly, Kansas City, Mo-; DR.. F. R. Car
son, South Bend, Ind; T. j. Price, Co
lumbus, o.; c. H. Morton, Akron. o.
The national association is sched-
uled to meet later to hear the report
of the committee and els:t officers.
BANKER DIES.
~. B. Branch, Well Known Resident of
Marengo. Passes Away.
Davenport, Jan g. Especially j. P.
Branch, a prominent banker of Maren-
-. died this morning Of paralysis.
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pWoRcEE 10 WED AGAIN.
Recently Divorced Wife Of James q
Blaine, Jr., Will Marry PearsaII.

Philadelphia, Jan. GA marriage
license was issued this afternoon by
the clerk of the orphans court to Paul
Stanford Pearsall of New York, who is
to we'd Martha Hitchborne Blaine. The
latter, who was recently divorced from
James G. Blaine, Jr., gave her address
as Sioux Falls, S. d. IT is understood
the marriage will take place at the
Bellevue Stratford hotel next Tuesday.
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FORMER QUEEN DEAD.
Princess of saxe-AItennbure Dies I.i

Princess of saxe-AItennburs Dies In
Austria at Age Of 80.
Cmunden, Austria, Jan. 9.-Ths
Princess Alexandra Mary Wilhelmina
of oaxe-Altennburg, former queen OF
Hanover, who has been suffering from
inguinal hernia, necessitating an op-
Grafton, which was performed Jan. 6,
died this afternoon aged 80.
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MRS. JEFFERSON ILL.

Wife Of Well Known Actor Operated
Upon at Kansas City.
Kansas City. Jan. 9.-Mrs Joseph
Jefferson, wife of Joseph Jefferson,
Jr., the actor, who is playing in this
city, underwent an operation here yes
terda7. Her condition Is reported this
morning as not dangerous.
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HIGH WATER IN ILLINOIS.
Many Homes Near Duquoin Are Com.
pIetely Submerged.

Duqloin. ILL.,. Jan. 9.-High water
has caused thousands Of dollars dam
age in this section. The railroad tracks
are inundated for miles. Many homes
are completely submerged.
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GIRL WALKS TIES.
Lena Bailey Escapes From Industrial
School at MitcheIviIIe.

Des Moines, JAN Especially
Lena Bailey escaped last night from
is believed she is on her way to Mar
shalltown, walking the tracks.
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POLICE WANT FoRaER.

D. 3. Arnold Secures $35 at Cedar
Rapids and DecampS
Cedar Rapids, Jan. 9-(Sps "A
smooth individual giving the of
D. b. Arnold of Mason City fo.s 1
check FOR s35 and disappeared. BE is
wanted by the police.
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BRIDES KISS FOR FEE.

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Austin, Tex, Jan. 9.-The Texas leg.
islature has convened. 1t is understood
that Immediately upon organization an
effort will be made for legislative
investigation of the alleged connection
of United States Senator Bailey with
certain oil interests.
The senatorial election is January
s1o
Omaha daily bee., 1907-06-07
DAYS OF DUMA NUMBERED
Belief That Russian Parliament VIII
BE Dissolved I'm a Few
Days.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 6-In view of
the prevalent reports that Premier Stolypin
had abandoned his defense OF Parliament
and that it's dissolution was imminent, an
article in the Novoe Vremys today, signed
by the preinier's brother and opposing such
a step, attracted general attention. He
said that while the Duma undoubtedly Is
revolutionary and burdened with many
sins, the possibility of It's becoming
healthy establishment OF tbs state is not
excluded from the question of it's dissolu-
tion.
The pronunciation by Parliament of the
new election law. IN violation Of the FUN
damental laws or constitution. is consid-
cred likely to result in another crisis sim
liar TO the one through which Russia has
just passed.
Diplomatic and political circles still be-
lieve the days OF Parliament are numbered
and the report from inner circles OF the
government that NJ Stolypin's attitude has
changed continue in the most positive
form.
The Russian official news agency denial,
June A.. OF the approaching dissolution OF
Parliament was so cautiously worded that
II is regarded as not excluding the possi-
bility that a decision adverse to Parliament
viii be reached at the first favorable oppor-
tunity.
President Golovin last night appeared be-
fore the committee of the lower house,
which is considering the law relating to
the lnviolability of deputies from arrest.
and demanded quicker work saying that
the emperor had blamed Parliament for its
dilatoriness and adding that the law must
be ready for consideration next week
Omaha daily bee., 1907-06-07
UTILITIES BILL IS SIGNED
Governor Hughes Ankles, Signature to
Most Important Measure
of Session.

ALBANY, N. Y, June 6-The so-called
public utilities bill was signed today by
Governor Hughes. This act is one of the
most far-reaching reform measures ever
passed by an American legislature. 1t
places under direct state control every
public service corporation excepting the
telegraph and telephone. II applies to the
street railway, subway. express, gas and
electric companies and all railroads or
other common carriers
The two commissions created by the
act will have most sweeping powers in
regulating these corporations The bill
which was urged by Governor Hughes
reached its final passage in the face Of
the most bitter and determined opposi-
ton. II was vetoed by Mayor Mcclellan,
to whom II went under the law which
provides that all laws directly affecting the
city of New York must be passed upon
by the mayor 1t then passed over the
mayors veto.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 6,-Munici-
pal ownership and the public regulation
and control of public utilities were dis
cussed at tonghts session OF the National
Electric Light association. The public
utilities bill recently passed by the New
York legislature was pointed out in the
report of public policy as the most con-
spicuous of recent measures of control
The report says whatever may be the
advantages to the public attainable by
the law under favorable conditions, it can.
not be denied that 1t has great opportuni-
ties for evil under other conditions. In.
! deed. 1t is difficult to suggest any other
political machine which would be any
thing like as effective in it's operation Of
/ as baneful In its result.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-06-07
SUIT AGAINST OIL OCTOPUS
Attorney General of Minnesota VIII
Seek to Dust standard COM
pRny from state.

ST. PAUL, MINI. June 6.-The state OF
Minnesota. through Attorney General r. T.
Young is about TO begin suit 20 oust the
Standard on company from the state The
suit will be based upon an alleged violation
OF the so-called Hinton law. which provides
that the price OF oil must be uniform
throughout the state allowance being
made for shipping charges. Independent oil
dealers have complained 10 the attorney
general that on May 10 the Standard OIL
company was selling IN the Twin cities a
brand of oil known as Water White for
~ cents a gallon while the same oil was
being sold IN other communities at some
10 cents to lOA cents a gallon. The indie
pendent dealers claim that this riscrimina-
tion was made for the purpose OF killing
competition and establishing a monopoly.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-06-07
voLIvA APPEALS TO COURT
Head of Zion Church Seeks Injunction
Asainst Deacon John A. Lewis
and Others.

CHICAGO, June 6.-Wilbur G. Voiiva
the head OF Zion church, today petitioned
in the federal circuit court for a writ OF
injunction restraining Deacon John A..
Lewis the receiver of the Zion City
property. John c. Hately and others from
interfering with him as the sole head
and director OF all the AFFAIRS of the Zion
church.
He claims that a conspiracy exists to
Oust him from the position of leadership
TO which he was elected by the people OF
Zion City.
Deacon Lewis. who was a strong adhe-
rent Of the late John Alexander Dowie
during the fight between Dowie and Voliva,
appeared In court and entered a strong
protest against the granting Of the peti.
tiOn.
The court decided 10 admit the petition
and gave a weeks time for the answer.
Deacon Lewis has called a council OF
the Christian Catholic church Of the whole
world to be held In Zion City septsmbes
% to 20. when, he says. the deles&Ses
will consider all church matters and de-
termine finally all questions relative to the
church management
Omaha daily bee., 1907-06-07
SUICIDE At SALT LAKE CITY
Richard NJ. Bourne, Mining Broker,
Kills Himself Because of Loss
of Fortune.

SALT LAKE CITY. June 6.-Having ex-
hausted fortune of $4,000 which he in
herited from his sister, n victim Of the
Windsor hotel fre IN New York, Richard
NJ Bourne, club man and mining broker
today wrote an open letter 10 the world
and took his own life.
His body was found in City creek canyon
this afternoon by two boys Hts left wrist
had been slashed with a razor and two
revolver bullets had been discharged into
his brain.
Bourne was Utah agent for the Cali
fornia Powder company until 1903 when
he came into possession OF wealth through
the tragic fate OF his only sister, He then
devoted his attention to dealing IN mines
and mining stock. He was q bachelor and
lived at the exclusive Alta club His for
tune, he said in the letter. was virtually
gone and he had no further interest in life.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-06-07
SCHMlTz SCORES ONE POINT
Witnes for Prosecution Denies PAVING
Money TO Ruef Under
Threat.

SAN FRANCISCO, June ga few min
utes before adjournment of court this after
noon the defense in the trial of Mayor
Schmtz for extortion scored what they con-
slider signal point, during the cross-ex-
animation OF one OF the prosecutions chief
witnesses. Antonio 3. Blanco. Until the
great fire Blanco was proprietor OF Del
monico's, one OF the five French restaur-
ants from whose owners the mayor and
Abraham Ruef are accused of having ex-
torted thousands OF dollars under threats,
implied II not expressed. to prevent the
reissuance Of their liquor licenses
did Ruef ever tell you that II you did
not pay this money you would not get your
license renewed7" asked Attorney Camp
bell the mayors senior counsel.
NO" replied Blanco promptly, ''he did
not"
''Did the mayor ever tell you that2"
mo"
did anybody ever tell you so?"'
NO nobody ever made that threat to
me-" said Blanco
Four witnesses were on the stand today:
omcer Charles F. Skelley, secretary of the
Board of Police commissioners; Former
Police Commissioners Thomas Reagan and
DR.. Joseph Poheim and Antonio Blanco
Former Commissioner Reagan testified
minutely 20 the sudden and determined
change OF the mayors attitude toward pro-
prietors Of French restaurants-from ad-
vising the refusal OF licenses to demanding
that they be granted-simultaneous with
the appearance Of Abe Ruef as attorney for
the restaurant keepers.
Former Commissioner Poheim told OF the
compiling by Ruef Of set OF regulations
for the government OF the restaurants how
, he heard the boss" had laughed over
these, and how, after they had been by
Ruef submitted to the police board. the
held-up licenses were renewed
Antonio Blanco testified that he and the
proprietOrs OF the Pup. Delmonico's.
Marchands and Tortonis' had raised a
fund Of $4,000 to be paid TO Ruef. "as a
lawyer and the political boss for taking
care OF their licenses for them.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-06-07
PUTS IN WORD FOR FARMER
Bryan Talks on Gambling and
FinRncierIng 20 New York
Board of Trade.

NEW YORK. June 6-Asked today II he
considered the question Of tarin reform as
essential in the coming campaign, Mr.. w.
]. Bryan replied:
II have talked tariff reform for ten years
prior to the campaign of 1896; l have al
ways believed In II, but there are other
questions before the people relatively more
important at present. such as the trusts
railroads. etc. l believe that the demo-
cratic platform will take cognizance Of all
three of these questions, but in my opinion
the tariff will not be the paramount issue
In address before the Board OF Trade
and Transportation, where he was enter
tsined at luncheon, Mr.. Bryan said:
There has been a great deal of misun-
derstanding between the farmers and those
engaged in trade and transportation. We
must get together. The farmer is at the
foundation of all wealth. Trade is essential
to having and the farmer knows It. There
is no feeling Of dislike on their part Of
those with whom they have trade relations.
They have need of you, gentlemen, and the
trade. But they hold in economy of things
that you must furnish them certain things
for Just compensation-they want you to
| let competition settle the amount OF COM
pensation AS a western farmer l want to
voice the complaint OF the western farmer
against the form of gambling in some OF
/ your organizations. Specializing in the
/ necessaries of life is a serious thing, and
when by betting, for instance, on wheat,
/ IL the price of wheat is lowered the farmer
! is hurt, and II the price is advanced, the
man who buys the flour is hurt. You seem
/ to distinguish between gambling and spec
ulating In a way which amuses the western
/ farmer. A man who bets on the turn of a
card you call gambler and the man who
steals railroad you call financier."
Mr.. Bryan said he was glad of an oppor-
tunity to commend the action of President
/ Roosevelt In the direction of railroad regu-
lation. 1T does not make any difference
that the president and I do not belong 20
the same political party" said he. 81 am
very glad that he has seen fit to take
advantage of a plank that we put in our
platform. 1t was made for use and / am
glad some one was able to use 1t, and to
that end assert that anyone may use II
| who can.
What the farmer contends is that the
railroads are over-valued and that they are
forced to pay taxes on that over-valuation
1 ask that you unite with the farmer tc
give him just rates and to free him from
extortionate rates"