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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-03-02
ph,il,p., ProbabIe strenuth.


=. Judging from the results Of the
primaries last evening and the
claims made by, Mr.. Phillips. and
by the leaders of the oposing fac
tions, the delegates to the coming
city convention will probably line
up in about the following manner,
unless break from instructions
or some other unexpected happen
ing occurs:
Total number delegates Il. .155
Necessary to choice !. >. 80. 78
Instructed for Phillips >. 50, 81
Uninstructed delegates claimed
by Phillips :. !. =. ). .... So
Scattering votes believed to be
for Phillips :. ;. $1,000. 8
Other candidates ~. i. 80
Candidates for Ward Aldermen.
First Ward Edward Nelson.
( Second Ward Edwia Mather.
Third Ward --Is. n Crisman.
Fourth Ward Herman ]. Bremhorst
Fifth Ward John Weidenfeller.
4 Sixth Ward Samuel Hawks.
Seventh Ward-Edwin Styre.
From Fridays Daily.
+ Thomas j. Phillips, mAyorAlty candi
fate was victorious last evening II
one OF the most exciting series Of prim
aries ever held by any political part,
IN Ottumwa. Phillips received instruct
ed delegations from the second, thfr,
and fourth wards while delegation
supposedly unanimous for him wer
selected in the first and sixth wards
3 On the south side Phillips was NO
30 successful, an effort to instruc
for him being defeated in the fift
ward, and the delegations from bot
the fifth and seventh apparently onl
containing few of his supporter
In the first ward after the first prin
ary rump meeting was held. r. I
Pickler, the leader Of the anti-Phlllip
forces was the chairman of this NEE
Ing. When seen this morning, NJ
Pickler stated that another list Of d,
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Congressma an Lacey
Gets Loving Cup

sAsass 4ssss So
y Washington, March. 1.-Repre-
= sentative Lacey Of Iowa, chairman
= of the house committee on public
lands, who will retire from con-
= gress March a, was presented to-
= day with handsome silver loving
cup by the members of his com
mittee.
= A+& = = =
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BLIZZARD I'M WISCONSIN,

Railroad Traffic lmpeded by Heavy
Snow Storm and Wires are Down
New Richmond Wis. Feb. 2S. a
terrific blizzard is raging in this vi
cinity Railroad traffic is impeded and
wires are down.
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10 = Pssl,aaIl Dead.

aLeavenworth Kas.. March BRIG
Gen. U. b. Pearsau, quartermaster O.
the National Soldiers home here, am
a distinguished veteran of the civi
w,sr died suddenly of Bright'a disease
aged sc years. ~
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Dutch Mail Steamer Ashore.

rlusning, Holland. March 1.-The
Dutch mail steamer Konigin Wilhelm-
ina went ashort this morning during
thick fog at the dyke eastward OF
theentrance to the harbor. Tho pas
sengers and mails ewre landed. Tho
vessel is expected to float In che high
water.
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ARKANSAS HAS TORNADO.

Town of Washington Almost Wiped on
the Map by Destructive Storm.
Hope, Ark. March IA destructive
tornado struck the town of Washing
ton late last night and almost literally
wiped 1t out of existence. Two negroes
are reported killed and several persons
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In Bitterly Contested Prim-
aries He Secures 81 In
structed Delegates
Claims S. More
REQUIRES rs VOTES
TO CARRY CONVENTION
Rump Primary in First Reed
Delegates Walk Out in Second
Hints That Instructions
May Be Bolted

5. ut was all just as expected.
l Will receive the unanimous and
united support of the north side In
the convention, and I think can
safely claim at least half Of tho
Fifth and Seventh ward delega-
cations. It looks to me now as
though my nomination at the con-
vontlon March 7 might come by
accIamatlon.-T. j. Phillips"
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GERMAN EDITOR DEAD.

Wilhelm Rapp Of Illinois Stats zci-
tuns Dics After Car Accident.
Chicago, March Wilhelm Rapp,
editor in chief of tie Illinois Stats
Zeitung, and said to be the Oldest
German editor in the United States
died today from the effects Of a street
ca. accident .sustai--ed four weeks
EscA
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LAW is UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

indianapolis, March 1.-The su-
oreme court today declared unconsti-
.utional the. employers liability act
except wherein 1t applies to railroads.
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Utica Y. M. c. A. Burns Down,
Utica, N. r. March 1.-The Y. M. C.
A. building was destroyed by FIRE thu
The loss Is $4,000.
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The ring of the almighty dollar also
adds appreciably to the satisfaction
a girl derives from her engagement
ring, if she is a real girl.
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CARNEGIE AIDS IOWA CHURCH.

Gives MarshaIItoWn EaptIsts $1,UUU &c
Apply on Pipe Organ.
Marshalltown. March 1.--Andrew
Carnegie's secretary made the an
nouncement to the organ committee of
the Baptist church here of a grant of
$1,000 to apply to the purchase of a
pipe organ to cost $4,000. The church
hopes to install the organ soon
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
MAMMOTH FAIR
FOR ARGENTINA
Republics Centennial Will
Be Celebrated in
1910.

A mammoth exposition to celebrate
the hundredth anniversary or its
foundation Is the plan Of the great
South American republic o. Argentina.
The exposition viii be held in 1910. and
to commemorate the event a magnifi-
cent monument is to be erected in
Buenos Ayres.
According to information received by
the Permanent Exposition Commission
for German Industries, all Latin coun-
tries are 10 be invited to exhibit at
this exposition Of arts. industries, agri-
culture, and stock raising; all other
countries are to be free to exhibit sep
arately, In their own buildings.
The monument. which is TO comment
crate the May revolution Of 1910. Is to
be erected on the finest site in the city
of Buenos Ayres. According TO the an
nounced terms of the competition the
sum of 10000 pesos gold NEARLY $4,000
is to be paid for the accepted design.
Foreign artists desiring 10 take part in
the competition must send in the de-
signs. in plaster and properly packed,
to the Argentine legations stationed in
their respective countries not later than
September l. 1907.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08

The annual tournament ana pan, the
big day Of the season at the River view
excursion resort. viii take place this
year on Wednesday. July 10. and not In
August, as has been the custom in past
years. As an event It promises 70 sur
pass anv OF those that have taken place
at the View in past years, and day OF
enjoyment can be expected by all who
attend Il.
Tournament day is always gala
day at River View, and 1t is family
reunion cay Once a year. on the
tournament day, the members Of many
families In Maryland and Virginia who
now reside In this city make II point
TO go to the View. and under the shade
trees at the resort spend the day with
father and mother and the other mem
bers OF the family who come from the
surrounding country to picnic and have
a good time.
For several weeks past the commit
tee IN charge Of the arrangements for
the tournament have been busy arrang-
ing for IL, and so Gar II is stated that
about twenty riders, including many or
the hest known I'm this section OF the
country have signified their intention
OF taking part in the contest. when
promises TO be most interesting.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
CRAZED BY HEAT,
YIELDS RATCHET
ON COMP ANIONS
PIasterer Fatally Wounds
Two and Injuries a
Third.

NEW YORK. July s.-Temporsrily
maddened by the heat, Milton Alvin a
plasterer on the Trust Company Of
Americas new Wall street building, at
tackled his fellow-workmen with a
Ratchet today and cut three Of them
down before a fourth knocked him I'M
conscious.
Two of Alvin's victims will die, and
a third is badly injured.
Alvin was severely cut by the blow
which felled him. but will recover. The
injured:
Patrick Sullivan. skull fractured, Will
die; Michael Reilly. skull fractured
dying: Edwin Smith. scalp badly cut;
Milton Alvin. scalp cut and badly
bruised.
Alvin and his fellow-workmen were
working on a narrow scaffold where 1t
was impossible for them to escape.
Smith was engaged as a marble cutter
on the floor below and hastily climbed
a ladder to the aid Of Sullivan and
Reilly. and met Alvin as he stepped onto
the scaffold. He was instantly knocked
to the foot Of the ladder.
Sullivan, Reilly and Smith were hur-
ried to a hospital and Alvin to police
| headquarters. where he is still raving.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
DRAGGED DOWN STAIRS
BY SISTER IN TRANCE

EASTON. Ga. July s.-While in a
state OF somnambulism Miss Sallie
Stripping. who was sleeping with her
elder sister, Miss jamie. seized the lat
ter by the hair. pulled her out of bed
and downstairs. and would have dragged
her into the yard had not the screams
OF the victim aroused the household.
When the parents Of the girls reached
the front door. Miss Sallie's hands Still
clutched her sisters hair. The eyes Of
the somnambulist were glazed. and she
seemed utterly unconscious OF the
screams OF her elder sister. When tho
father attempted 10 loose her hold OF
her sisters hair the girl resisted desper-
ately.
Mr.. Stripping finally broke her held
and carried her In the house. where
she lay " q trance Tor some hours unGeT
care OF physicians
When she was at last aroused Miss
Sallie remembered nothing OF what had
occurred. Miss jamie was badly injured
by being dragged downstairs. The girls
are social favorites-
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
PEASANT UPRISING
ALARMS RUSSIANS,
RIOTING SPREADS
Schlusselburg District
Slavs, Numbering 1000,
Up in Arms.

ST. PETERSBURG. July S.-An up
rising OF 1900 peasants in the Schlus-
selburg district. just east of St Peters
burg, is causing the greatest concern
to government authorities, and It is
feared serious trouble may result
Already one clash has resulted between
the troops sent against them In whi'l
the rioters were worsted and number
seriously hurt. The Itoting has not
stopped. and there is grave danger OF
the trouble spreading.
Traffic on Lake Ladoga. the largest
lake in Europe. has been completely
tied UP by the peasants. Outbreaks in
lake ports. which viii suffer. are feared
A regiment of guards was sent today
to put down the uprising. In the clash
ten rioters were wounded.
The greatest fear OF the authorities IS
that this uprising will lead 70 riots
among working men here. Already so
cialistic agitators are taking advantage
OF the trouble 10 arouse labor men.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
Presidents Bulldog Pete
Is Safely Back at Home

Pete. President Roosevelt's brindle
bull dog. that was reported lost or
strayed from the grounds OF the Ex-
ecutive Mansion, was found this morning
by Policeman Powell, OF the Third
precinct Covered with dirt and wander
ing aimlessly about as II he was without
q friend in the world, Pete was dis
covered by the bluecoat IN the vicinity
Of Twenty-frst and Z streets northwest.
When the loss was reported by Robert
Anderson, the White House messenger.
who has been given the custody OF the
animal during the Presidents absence,
every policeman in the city was notified
TO look out for the dog
Shortly after Powell went on duty
this morning he saw a bull dog answer
Ing Pete's description, and whistled at
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
Knights in Tournament
At River View Wednesday
Besides Coronation Ball, Maryland and Virginia
Families Look Toward the Event as
Annual Reunion

The Maryland riders will be pitted
against those from across the river In
Virginia, and the struggle for the
privilege of naming the queen OF love
will be a hard one. In addition 10 this
privilege, the winning knights VIII re-
ceive handsome prizes, donated by the
Washington and Potomac Steamboat
Company.
The riding viii begin at ! o'clok, but
II will be late I'm the afternoon before
the contest is closed. At ,. m. the
coronation Of the queen and her maids
OF honor will take place. and this Will
be followed by a grand ball, which Will
last the greater part of the night.
The officers who will be In charge OF
the event will be: Chief marshal, George
w. Hardy; aides, Willard Thorn. Archie
Ware, Ralph Parker; timekeeper. Andy
Boyer; judges, Capt. John 7. Davis, T.
y. Middleton William T. Casey. j.
Henry Murray. ]. Steed Edelen, DR..
Harry Nally, ]. a. Carrico; orator OF the
day. Hon ]. Enos Ray; orator of the
evening. W. Brook Hunter; committee
OF arrangements. J. NJ. Kendrick. Ste
phe1 Gardella; committee on knights
Charles Middleton, Roger I. Manning.
Large throngs will be present from
this city, Maryland, and Virginia, and
the big steamer st. Johns will leave
here at 10 a. m. 2:30 and 6:45 p. m, and,
returning will leave River View at 12:l5
5. s, and 1880 .. m. Stops will be made
at Alexandria on all trips.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08

way TO the Frankfort peEitentiary. The
officer became Intoxicated here and
walked the streets all day with his pris-
oner. When train time came the boy
took the sheriff on board the outgoing
train, went 70 the penitentiary. with the
sheriff in his custody. and surrendered
himself, assisting the officials in inding
the necessary papers which the drink
befuddIed sheriff was unable 70 do. The
boy was placed IN a ward. but later the
board Of prison commissioners ordered
him transferred 10 the reform school
here because Of his youth.
Asked Release &C Sen.
For The last three years Mrs Stepp
has worked IN the field at . cents a
day IN order 20 come 10 Frankfort 10
ask for the release Of her son. She
did not know he had been brought here.
She said that she borrowed the hat.
skirt, and shoes that she wore here.
The board OF prison commissioners will
be asked to allow the boy % be par
dOned. or at least parOled- The reform
school officials say the remarkable
OF the institution. Mrs. StepD says she
win remain fl this city until her boy
can be released, even IL he IS forced 20
serve the eighteen years remaining Of
his sentence Efforts VIII be made %
secure employment for her here.
She viii 90 10 Frankfort in few days
20 present a petition 10 Governor Beck
ham. asking for the boys pardon. which
is signed By every member Of the jury
which declared him guilty three years
ago.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
SUBWAY MURDER
TRIED BY NEGRO,
LYNCHERS HALTED

NEW YORK. July S.-William Curtis,
a negro. narrowly escaped lynching in
the south ferry subway station today.
He had pushed Gateman George Met
Finger in front of an approaching train,
and the latter. badly cut and bruised,
barely escaped with his. life.
We'll string him up right here. -
yelled the crowd, rushing at Curtis. The
police beat them off. The mob charged
again and fearing they would be over
powered. the bluecoats dubbed a path
to the street WOuld-be lynchers chased
them several blocks. but the police out
distanced them.
Curtis was locked up. charged with
assault He attacked Metzinger be-
cause the latter tried to prevent him
from riding without paying his fare.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
SCANDAL IN GERMANY
MAY BE HUSTLED UP

BERLIN, July S.-Though everything
is IN train for the trial Of the scandal
case which has amazed and shocked
German court circles, the public Is grow
ing more and more skeptical that the
libel action brought by Count Cuno Won
Moltke against Macmillan Harden
editor Of Die Zukunft. for statements
made in his paper, will ever come to a
hearing. Count Moltke is suffering from
a severe case OF nervous breakdown
which the faint prospect OF being able
to retrieYe his character has done moth
ing TO improve.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08

him. The animal paid no attention.
Then the Office called Pete" and the
dog prlcked Up his ears and began 70
take notice
Much 20 his surprise. Pete gave his
tai a friendly wag. and when the police
man made IL known that he was sup
posed 70 follow him. Pete got into step
and walked along as meeky as the or
binary lap dog Pete was taken 10 the
white House, and w4u be carefully
guarded 10 make sure that he does not
wander away again before The Presi-
dent returns.
Like Marshal Collins, OF Glen Echo
and international fame. Pete knows no
difference between ambassadors and or
binary citizens He has cha sed the
representatives OF foreign countries
across the White House grounds IN the
same manner that he has made depart
ment clerks take 70 their heels
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
EMPLOYMENT AGENT
CHARGED WITH FRAUD

Claiming that Fred Hainey has de-
frauded Frank Cohen out Of Sc by trick
cry, Detective Baur secured a warrant
for the former this morning. charging
him with larceny
According TO the statement of the
detective. Hainey represented himself rs
being at the head Of a railroad con-
pany. which wanted a number of men
TO work on a newly constructed line in
California.
He agreed TO pay all Of the employees
expenses to California and IN addition
promised them a regular salary Of q
cents an hour, requiring only s. guar
antee from the men who agreed to 90
10 work.
The detective states that he has beer
unable TO find Hainey's alleged employ
OF. The case will come UP for trial to-
morrow.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
ONE KILLED AND TWO HURT
WHEN TRAIN HITS AUTO

KEYPORT. y. j.. July San Atlantic
Highlands boat train on the Freehold
and Atlantic Highlands division Of the
Jersey Central railroad struck an auto
mobile carrying four persons at the
Broad street crossing here. Christopher
Horandt. a ribbon manufacturer. of Pat
erson, who was driving the car. was
thrown into a ditch and almost IN
stantly killed His young nephew. Rein
kardt Binder was badly hurt. and his
daughter, Ruth. was severely bruised,
and shocked His wife escaped almost
unframed.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
ASSAULTS GIRL IN WOODS;
SOUGHT BY THREE POSSES

PITTSBURG, July S.-Elizabeth Meds-
gar. fourteen years old, the young
daughter of prominent and wealthy resi-
dents Of West Newton, Pa, near here,
was assaulted by a man for whom the
authorities and three parties Of citizens
are now searching. One Of the posses,
headed by relatives of the girl, is heav-
lily armed. and a lynching is threatened.
The girl is under the care of physi-
clans, and her condition is critical
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
RATS GNAWING WIRE
START BIG FIRE

PITTSBURG. July s.-One man was
killed, another seriously injured. and
damage to the extent of $4,000 was done
by fire. which originated in a barber
shop owned by Joseph Degonhait. in
Carson street. In the South Side district,
and spread TO the adjoining buildings.
William Reynolds, a night Waterman,
inhaled the flames, and died on the way
TO A hospital. and Michael Scrosinder
was seriously hurt by falling glass.
Rats uncovered an electric wire, causing
the fire.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
Mother Ksultea,
Son Killed Man,
Panu0m Is asked
Lad Did Not Try to Escape
When Drunken Sheriff Failed to
Guard Him.

LEXINGTON, KY, July S.-From her
mountain home IN Harlan county, eighty
miles from this city, Mrs. Julia Stepp.
accompanied by her two sons. aged
fifteen and eleven years, walked 70
this city. In hopes Of securing the re-
lease OF Mrs. Steps eighteen-year-old
son, Francis Stepp. from the State
School OF Reform, In this county, FIVE
miles from town. The woman and the
two boys were found at the Cincinnati
Southern railway depot here. and taken
IN charge Of Mrs. Little, matrOn OF the
House OF Mercy here. The passengers
on the outgoing train made up a sub
stantial sum for the relief OF Mrs
Steps Immediate needs. She told a
pathetic story
Killed His Cousin.
Mrs. stepp's eighteen-year-old son.
Francis, who Is IN the reform school.
killed his cousin, John Stepp. three
years ago. John Stepp came 10 the
home OF Mrs. Stepp and made pro-
posals TO her which, when repulsed. he
attempted to force upon her. Francis
Stepp, thinking his mother was about
10 be harmed. struck his cousin with
him The boy was arrested, and. after
a trial, was sentenced 10 twenty-one
years In the penitentiary.
Officer Became Intoxicated.
The sheriff OF Harlan county brought
his youthful prisoner 10 this. city on his
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
GAMBLING BOAT
MAY LOSE LICENSE
Department of Commerce
investigates City of
Traverse.

The Department OF Commerce and
Labor has been advised from various
sources that the steamboat, City OF
Traverse, a vessel licensed TO carry
On the coastlng trade and having a
passenger certificate as such, IS. In fact.
not engaged in any legitimate business.
She IS reported 20 be anchored IN Lake
Michigan. not far from Chicago, and 10
be operated solely as a gambling es-
tabllshment. Wireless telegraphy Is
used TO communicate with the vessel.
and gamblers are taken 70 and from her
by means OF launches and small boats.
Vigorous Measures Taken.
Acting Secretary Murray today took
Vigorous measures 10 stop the alleged
abuse. Collector OF Customs John c.
Ames, at Chicago. was instructed that
II the facts are as reported he should
cancel the vessels license at once. which
involves the cancellation Of her passeng-
er certificate as well.
This action is taken under the author
Ity Of the revised statutes Of the United
States, which specifically provide that
a license granted 10 any vessel shall not
be considered IN force any longer than
the vessel is engaged in the employment
for which she was specially licensed.
Gambling Not Proper.
The only business for which a vesse
can be licensed to engage In the domes-
/ tic commerce Of the United States under
the Federal law is for the coastng trade
or the fisheries, and the department
| holds that anchOring a licensed vesse
! on shore and maintaining her solely a.
| a gambling house. is neither OF them
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
IS SEARCHED
FOR THAN WITNESS

PARIS. July s-Assistant District
Attorney Garvan. of New York. and De-
tective Roger O'Mara, OF Pittsburg. are
Simonton. wanted as a witness at Harry
Thaw's next trial.
Miss SimOnton. a close acquaintance
of the Thaws. was in Paris when Harry
Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit were there be-
fore their mirage and Is expected 20
tell a story concerning young Thaw' $
treatment OF the girl.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08
RIOT ON SAN JUAN HILL y,
BEGUN BY PAIL OF WATER

NEW YORK. July S.-A pail of water
thrown from an upper window and upon
the heads of a group of italian boys.
who had disturbed the Sunday quiet Of
a colored woman. melted rit on San
Juan Hilr' that landed five men. one
dying. in the hospitals. made several
men prisoners, and terrified the peace
ably inclined, among the 10000 persons
of all nationa1ties who reside in West
Sixty-first street and West Sixty-secnnd
dam avenue.
The Washington times., 1907-07-08

b ras s pin an d
shortly afterwards
both Of those limbs
became so sore that
/ could scarcely
walk. When / had
been suffering for
about a month the
sores began 70 heal,
but small scaly
eruptiOns appeared
where the sores had
been. From that
time onward ! wa
troubled by such
severe itching that.
until 1 became