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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
MEETING OF W.C.T.U.
Canadian Convention of Temperance
Workers In Session at
Winntpeo

Winnipeg, Sept. 13-White ribboned
delegates from every Province Of Can
ada are focking into Winnipeg to at
tend the annual convention of the
Dominion Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union. The convention will be
in session during the next four days
and from all indications the gathering
will be one of the most notable ever
held under the auspices of the Domin-
ion organization. Today was devoted
chiefly to the reception of the dele
gates. The arrivals have found the ar
rangements for their accommodation
and entertainment to be of the most
perfect and elaborate character. Many
private homes have been thrown open
for the accommodation of the visitors
The sessions of the convention are
held in Knox church, the spacious aud
itorium Of which has been tastefully
decorated for the occasion. In addi-
ton to the reports and routine bust
ness the convention program calls for
addresses by noted w. G. T. U. leaders
of both Canada and the United States.
Interspersing the business sessions
there are to be numerous luncheons,
receptions and other social features.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
VICTIM OF ATTACK
NEAR DEATH TODAY
Woman is Suffering From
Three Attacks Made Upon
Her - George Brooks,
Her Assailant, Gives
Self Up
(By a staff Correspondent

Abba, Sept 13.-Beaten about the
head with brick as she lay helpless
IN bed. escaping and running naked
from the house only to be pursued by
George Brooks, her assailant, and
slashed with butcher knife as she
ran, Mrs. William Gravely of this
place ran directly to a neighbor,s
house. and, in desperation Jumped
through closed window, shattering
the glass with her nude body. Her
troubles were not to end here for
Brooks caught her feet as she jumped
through the window and attempted to
pull her out, while the family within,
aroused by the noise. rushed to the
woman's assistance and finally res
cued her. Today Mrs. Gravely is Iy-
ing at the point of death with her head
beaten into an almost unrecognizable
mass, with her body slashed with the
knife wounds and cut by the glass
broken In jumping through the win
dow. Brooks gave himself up and Is
now held in the Monroe county jail.
Jealousy the Cause.
Brooks has been boarding at tho
home Of Mrs. Gravley. His assault
upon the woman, according to ner
story. followed late visit at her homo
when Brooks insisted that she should
marry him. She refused, stating that
she intended to marry Thomas Wash.
ington, an Abba negro, as soon aa
Washington could get her divoroe
from Gravley, who left ner eyar ago.
Brooks then left the house and re.
turned after the woman had retired.
He was armed with brick and began
beating her about the head. When
she ran from the house he seized q
butcher knife and followed.
Jealousy of Washington's attention
to the woman is supposed to have
prompted Brooks to commit the as,
sault. It is a question whether the
woman can survive owing to tha
complexity Of ner injuries.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
IS
IN PORT ALL
RECORDS FALL
GIANT TURBlNER ARRIVES At
SANDY HOOK AT sos O'CLOCK
THIS MORNING, SIX HOURS
AHEAD OF LUCANIA.

New York, Sept. 13.-The Lusitania
which left Queenstown Sunday night
at 10 o'clock, arrived at Sandy Hook
Light house this morning at sos
o'clock, making the time for the
trip five days and 81 minutes. This
is six hours and 20 minutes better
than the Cunard line Lucania.
The steamship La Provence, of the
French line. sailing from Harve, made
the trip in six days and twelve min
utes. Her fleetest time, made in 1906,
was six days, three hours and twenty
four minutes.
Big Ovation.
There was fleet of boats of all
sizes off Sandy Hook, which, with. the
steam pilot boats, were the first to give
the liner welcome. Off the narrows
large crowd Of excursionists on the
iron steamship Sirius saw the steam
ship come up the new Ambrose chan
mel and followed it to the pier. They
or more cabin passengers on the ship.
and were out to cheer the ship and the
returning voyage.
BY arrangement set in motion by
Frederick B. Dalzell, president Of the
Association for the Protection Of Com
merce, an immense peace flag was
displayed from the tower Of the Singer
building as the Lusitania passed the
statue of Liberty, and simultaneously
with the welcome from the hundreds
of whistles great flags from a staff
on the tower signaled in the interna-
tional code welcome"
The average speed of the Lusitania
throughout the voyage was announced
at 23S6 knots Der hour The highest
DAYS run was 593 miles, which, 1t was
claimed on board the Lusitania, estab-
lished new worlds record run for
one day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
WIRE STRIKE
MAY Be ENDED
NEXT TUESDAY
COMPANIES AND OPERATORS
SAID TO BE TIRED OF sTRUG.
GLE AND WILLING TO
SEEK WAY OUT.

New York. Sept. 13.-The striking
telegraphers were in state of great
excitement yesterday owing to re-
port which was put in circulation to
the effect that the strike was to be set
tied next Tuesday,
Both sides, according to the report,
which was said to come from "a relia-
Bile and absolutely high source" were
tired Of the fight and would like to
end 1t gracefully in a way that would
not look like surrender on either
side.
Whatever way the strike is to end,
1t appeared evident yesterday that It
will not last much longer and that 1t
may be called off any day.
Admits Rumor Is True.
Statements of various kinds were
made by Strike Leader Russell and
his colleagues. Russell disclaimed all
responsibility for sending out the ru-
NOR, but said that 1t was true. There
was meeting of the strikers in the
afternoon. and Russell said after
wards the meeting being secret one
that standing vote was first taken
on the question of standing out
until they gained their demands, and
all stood up. Then vote was taken
on the question of remaining out two
weeks longer on the chance of com
promising the demands, and all stood
up again.
Belvidere Brooks, eastern superin.
tendent of the Western Union compa.
ny, said that any reports of possible
compromise or settlement with the
strikers were absolutely false.
Denies Wire Trouble Story.
Supt. Cook stamped as false the
story that his company's wires had
been crippled by striking operators
and as result had caused serious de-
lays in the sending Of messages Wed
nesday night He stated that the
company did experience considerable
wire trouble" Wednesday night as a
result of big storm in Pennsylvania
and other eastern states. He declar
ed It looked like trick on the part
Of the strikers to make the public be
lieve the company was unable to take
care of Its business.
The striking operators were equally
persistent in denying that strikers
had interfered with the wires of the
Western Union company and caused
crippling of the service.
More than $4,000 was paid in strike
benefits to striking operators al
Brands hall during the day,
At the meeting in Brands hall Ii
the afternoon Miss Jane Addams wa.
the principal speaker. She declared
public sentiment was strongly in fav
or cf the strikers and urged the strik
ing operators to stand by their unior
J In the struggle with the companies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
American Countess Entertained.

London, Sept. 13.-Some of Eng
lands mobiles and most aristocratic
men and women of England are tax
ing part In weekend party at
Charlton park in celebration of the
Earl of Suffolk's tnirtieth birthday,
which occurred today. Lady Suffolk,
who was Miss Daisy Letter of Wash
ington, has become quite favorite In
the most exclusive circles of English
society and invitations to her parties
and other entertainments are eagerly
sought. Her father, Levi q. Letter,
mad died shortly before her wedding
and 1t was a considerable time after
their arrival In England before the
Earl and Countess we're seen much in
society. And last year the death Of
her sister, Lady Curzon, placed her
again in mourning, SO that though
they have been married nearly three
years the young couple nave not been
able to do much entertaining or going
about, either at Charlton Park or in
London.
Charlton Park, Malmesbury, is a
magnificent Jacobin mansion standing
in park OF 600 acres with fine old
trees. There is picture gallery of
priceless old masters, and Charlton is
considered the most beautiful Of the
Earl of Suffolk's mansions. 1t was re-
stored in 1774 by the celebrated arch
itect, lingo Jones.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
Pastor in Bathing
Suit Unites Pair
In a Dining Bell
Submarine Marriage in
New York Hippredrome
Tank Bridal Party
Gasping

New York, Sept. 13.-"That cere.
mony Of marriage was disgrace, and
the preacher who took part should be
unfrocked, in my Judgement, for per
mitting himself to be used in SO
spectacular manner" declared the
Rev. G. w. Mcpherson, superintend-
ent Of the Camp Evangel Of Fifty
Seventh street and Broadway today,
when he heard of the wedding of a
young couple in diving bell at the
bottom of the hippodrome tank at noon
yesterday.
The wedding to which the reverend
gentleman objects was that of George
Fairman of Brooklyn and Miss Alber-
ia Michel Of Scranton, Pa, and was
performed by the Rev. H. D. Hughes,
pastor Of the Nonsectarian church of
Coney Island.
The wedding party was. attired in
bathing suits, except three or four
members of the "Neptunes Daughter
cast, who wore the costumes of their
parts. The bride, who is petite
brunette, wore dark blue bathing
suit, cut rather low in the neck. with
broad horizontal and vertical bar OF
scarlet running across the waist and
joining just over the heart. The
groom wore swimming suit of the
same color and the portly Rev. Mr.
Hughes wore a gray snug fitting bath
ing suit.
Miss Rose g. Tillotson, bridesmaid
was effectively gowned in light blue
silk bathing costume with white sill
collar. one white and one blue silh
stocking, and single pearl.
She rather diverted attention Of the
corypnees and other Hippodrome en-
ployes from the bride, being taller ant
more noticeable.
The ceremony was recited by the
Rev. Mr. Hughes between his gasp!
for breath, because Of the high pres
sure OF the atmosphere in the diving
bell.
Those who witnessed the ceremon,
got the impression that MIR. Hughe
would have collapsed IL 1t had laste'
| much longer. The bridesmaids face
were flushed and their mouths wer
open as they gasped for air during tn
ceremony.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
SECOND SEIZURE OF
MHISkEY MADE TODAY
Three Men Bringing Liquor
From Hiteman to Lovilia
are Arrested and Goods
are Seized
fBy a staff Correspondent. J

Lovina, Sept. 13-The war be-
tween the saloon and anti-saloon
forces in Monroe county reached an
acute stage when last night seventeen
prominent women Of this place after
an Indignation meeting, marched in a
body to the home of Major Cobb,
searched the house from top to bot
tom ,and destroyed quantity of
liquor found on the premises. After
the liquor had been spilled out upon
the ground the women knelt down and
prayed aloud for Major Cobb.
It was the most spectacular demon
stration Of the kind ever known In
the vicinity. The women learned
that Cobb had secured liquor a few
days before which he intended to sell.
They met to decide COURSE of action
and when 1t was proposed that they
should raid the place there was unan-
lmous assent.
Will Emulate Carrie Nation.
They stopped on their way to Sc
cure. search warrant and thus arm
ed swooped down upon the Cobb prem
ises. The major was guarded by
some women while the others set
about to search the house. They went
from cellar to attic, even securing
spades and digging about In the yard
where straw was scattered about.
They found twenty-four quart bot
ties and tnree gallon Jugs of whisky
concealed in the attic after long
search and then Joined in the merry
work Of smashing the liquor.
The women have given 1t out that
this should be an object lesson, and
they threaten to emulate Carrie Ma.
tion just as often as they learn liquor
has been shipped into the place.
A Second Seizure.
A second seizure of liquor was made
later in the night. Three men were
caught driving two loads Of liquor
from Hiteman to Lovilia and were
placed under arrest. The goods were
seized and the men were fined $40
for transporting liquor without Ia
bel. The liquor will be destroyed
The goods were brought into the
county in wagons, as the authorities
have been seizing all packages sent
into the depots by freight. The anti
saloon forces are organized and
threaten to destroy all liquor shipped
into the county.
Liquor on Trial.
Last night at Hooking a trial was
held in the justice court over the
seizure of quantity of liquor by
Sheriff Griffin. A jury of miners sat
upon the case and returned verdict
that the goods could not be held. The
liquor was released but was immedi
ately seized anew and taken to Abba
where another trial will be held as
soon as the anti-saloon forces can flle
: the necessary papers.
Monroe county is in a turmoil owe,
I The matter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
GIVES FLAG TO OMAHA
With Tying Run Just AS Um-
pIde Calls Time.

Omaha. Neb., Sept. 13-Omaha
clinched the pennant in the Western
league yesterday by defeating Des
Moines in game which was closed
Just as Des Moines player reached
the plate with a run which would
nave tied the score. BY mutual
agreement the game was to close at
o'clock. Omaha was one run ahead.
and as a Des Moines runner was half
way between third and home, with a
clear field before him, the umpire
called time and gave the game to
Omaha
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
Appoints His Old Commander.

Washington, D. G., Sept 13.-The
president has appointed Gen. M. B.
Young, retired, who was his old COM
mander in Cuba, to be superintendent
Of the Yellowstone National park. The
post for number of years has been
actually unoccupied.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
GETS BIG DAMAGES
A. J. Mcclure Given $3.50 on First
Trial. Which Set Aside, Is Glven
So, $50 Now.

Charlton, Sept. BIN the district
court yesterday the jury returned
verdict in favor of A. j. Mcclure
against the Great Western Accident
company for $2,680. Mr. Mcclure was
struck by passenger train here on
June "a, 1904 and seriously injured.
and sued the Accident company to re-
was tried once before and Mr.. Nc
Clure was given verdict for $3.50,
but it was taken to the supreme court
and reversed on an error Of law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
TO FLY FOR TROPHY
Balloon Ascensions and Airship Flights
Feature of Aeropane Day at
Jamestown

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 1S.-If the wealth
er conditions are favorable tomorrow
there will be number of balloon as
tensions and airship flights at the
Jamestown exposition tomorrow. The
fact that many of the most noted aer-
onauts are now engaged in preparing
for the entertainal competitions at St.
Louis next month has initiated some
what against the success Of Aeroplane
day at the exposition, but it is ex-
pected that sufficient number will be
on hand to make the occasion one of
interest.
Arrangements for the competitions
have been completed by Israel Ludlow,
director of aeronautics at the exposi-
ton. The feature of the day will be
the competition for the Scientific
American flying machine trophy, in
which will be entered only flying ma
chimes of the heayier-than-air-type.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
An Iona Woman
attacked by Con-;
is AlmoSn Killed

. ss . - .
Washington, Sept. 13.-(spe-
cIaD-Mrs. Will crozier Of this
place was attacked by COW
with young calf In barn and
was thrown down, badly bruis-
Ing her and tearing the IIga-
ments Of the left limb. The
prompt assistance OF her hus-
band saved her life. Mrs. Gro
zler will probably live.
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
Our "Shorty" Shane.

is the mcst perfect fitting mems shoe
made. 1t fits snug in the shank and
over the instep and gives the neces-
sary room over the ball of the foot.
We have them in blucher lace and
Luton. gun metal calf and patent.
Daniels.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
Iowa at Washington.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 13.-Appli-
cation to organize national bank ap-
proved: First National bank of State
Center. capital S25,000 J. w Dobbin,
Julia L. 5Vhitson Alex Dobbin ] l..
Malone, NJ ]. Rohwedder and f. L.
lDobbin-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
Wellman Gives
U p Flight For
The North Pole

= = = = = . .
CrondheIm, Norway, Sept. 13.-
Walter WelIman, according to a
dispatch from Gomsoe, has ar
= rived there on the steamer
Friji and says he has gIven up
q his polar expedition for this
6 year, after having made a dis +
astrous failure Of his aIrshlp.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14

The small boy is willing to leave the
responsibility Of his getting to school
on time with his mother.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
ASK BIG DAMAGES FOR DEATH.
Rock Island Sued for $50, 600 BY Wild
ow of Dewar Man Killed in Recent
Catastrophe Near Cedar Falls.

Waterloo, Sept 13-Thirty thousand
dollars in damages is asked by the
widow of H. Irwin Barron of Dewar,
who was killed outright in the big
wreck on the Rock Island near here.
This is the first suit to follow the
frightful accident A number of cases
have been settled already by claim
agents
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14

When the bank is in trouble every
bank account is on hand to inquire
what is the matter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14
General Booth Sails.

London, Sept 13-General Booth
today sailed for Quebec where he will
begin a campaign for the Salvation
Army
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-09-14

1t is ironical to ask men to quit
pushing without first removing the
sword points nervously twitching at
their backs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-18
CHILDREN'S DRESSES.

We've got stacks and stacks Of them, and they all 60 for less than half value.
Lay in a supply now. It will save you money. It's q bonanza lin the MILLINERY
line. Every thing in Millinery with the prices cut in two You'll find some great
bargains in readymade Sheets and Pillow Slips. A big box Of l5O values in
CORSETS at 7&. Another lot 7c and 100 Corsets for 4Sc. All the latest,
daintet Spring Creations in
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-18
DRESS GOODS

are moving fast better get some Of these bargains while they last. Silk
Eoienne in all coors, worth 7c. at 42c yard. All coorsi in 75c quality Crepe de
Chine 4c yard. Wool Voles, in greys and tans, cheap at Loo, our price to close
Acc Ashland Reppelants regular 75c goods, 4ac yard. 5Oinch Wool Suit
'ngs, would be cheap at one dollar, goes for Acc yard. Fancy Imported Plaid
Mohars, worth 7c, your choice for SOC yard. 3c values in White Wastngs l9c
yard. Another lot, 40c to SOC values for 29c yard. They cant last long at
these figures. Now is the time to buy 8
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-18
u SHOE SALE

is revelation and a dollar saver to you. They are piled out in bins and
boxes. Shoes at 4Sc, CSC, ll9, LAS and 24S per pair that means a saving to you
Of from SOC to ZOO on each and every pair. Our Hosiery line is complete Ladies'
fast black hose for &c pair. A strong lc value goes for Sc pair Chldpn's strong
ribbed hose for &c pair The zoe kind for lie pair, and 25c values for lac pair
You'll all need
UNDERWEAR
and you'll never be able to buy it so cheap again. An examination Of our
bins of Underwear will surprise you. 35c quality Vests and Pants, lc garment
5n and zoe values for 39c. Ladies Csc Union Suits SOC. The 1a25 kind for &c.
Chldrens Vests and Pants lc worth CSC. Misses Union Suits, worth Csc and
4e for 2ac each. We've got BLANKETS from Sc to 1000 a pair, and we save
you 30 0 40 per cent on each and every pair. Ladies Knit Skirts 1t about half
price, and FASCNATORS don't cost much.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-06
PERSONAL.

DIR. L. NJ. Blackford, Of the Ftp s:opsi
High School, and Mrs. Blackford Will
sail from NeT York next week 10 sPeno
the summer in Europe.
Master Launcelot Blsckford, son OF
DIR. L. NJ. Rlackford, Of the Episcopal
High School, who was recently Operated
mon at the Alexsndria Hospital TOT
appendicitis, has entirely recovered ano
returned to his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wslgamot have return
ed from their bridal trip, and are now
at their residence, lib north Payne
street.
Kez;a w. Bates has been appointed
nostmaster at Deanesyille Fairfax county,
Va, vice J. w. Beans resigned.
The house committee of the Aiexsn-
dria Golf Club will give dance At the
house tonight. The chaperones viii &c
there on the s O'Clock electric train from
this city. M,
Mrs. g. F. Gregory has gone to West'
moreland county to spend the summer.
Mrs. w. J. Morton with her children
has gone to Stafford county to visit her
parents. :,
The family of Mr.. N. B. Harlow Is
spending the summer at MulrkirF,
| Prince Georges county, Nd.
Mr.. Thomas Barnett and his two sons
who have been visiting Mr. w. A. Bar
nett In this city, left today for their
home 10 Phenixville, Pa.
Miss Ella Keene left this morning foI
Clifton. Va, to spend the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-06
COLORED MAN ROBBED.

Joseph Green, colored, was partially
stripped and robbed In the extreme
northwestern section of the city on Thurs
dsy. Green was on the corner of King
and West street 10 drunken condition,
when he was taken In charge BY some
acquaintsnces and conducted several
squares away where his pantaloons and
other garments were removed and car,
ried of, together with $ll which he had
upon his person. When Green awoke
he found himself in his underclothes
and in that plight made his way to his
home. The men who left King and West
streets with him are said to be known,
but, for some reason, no arrests have
been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-06
NARROW ESCAPE.

William Connors, forty years old, who
lives near Pohick, Fairfax county, had
a terrible experience and a narrow es-
cape from death yesterday afternoon un-
der freight train near Pohick station. on
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and 20
tomsc Railway. While he was lying
close TO the ties, between the rails,
train ofseveral cars, in addition to. the
engine. passed over his body. While
under the engine he was dragged several
Yards, but was picked up by the train.
mep, who found that he had escaped
fatal injury. Connors was placed on q
train and bought to the Alexandria Hos
pital, where he was attended by DIR.
William NJ. Smith. While the man was
badly cut and bruised, his worse hurt
was a facture Of the LETT leg. Connors IS
employed by the railway to look after
tine water tank at Pohick station. de
was at work on a siding, his attention
being directed to a train on the main
track, when he was caught aud thrown
between the rails by freight train which
was backing on the siding.