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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-01
Edward McGrath.

The funeral services over the re.
mains of The late Edward McGrath, 1874
South Ash street, who was killed Sat
urday afternoon at the John Morrell
packing house, his death due to fall
from a steam pipe, will be held tomor-
row morning at $50 o'clock from the
Sacred Heart Catholic church. Rev.
Father James Foley, pastor of the
church, will off1ciate at the requiem
high mass.
The remains will be taken to Grin
nell ut II O'clock, where interment will
be made In the Grinnell cemetery after
a short service at the grave.
Edward McGrath was 32 years old at
the time Of his death and is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Theresa McGrath; his
mother, Mrs. Mary McGrath Of Grin
nell; two sisters, Mrs. William Johnson
of Des Moines and Mrs. Edward Wise
carver of Grinnell, and one brother, A.
McGrath Of this city.
Those from out Of town who are
In the city and will attend the funeral
are: Frank Monot Of Fort Wayne,
Ind: John Burkhard and Miss Anna
,Burkhard of Sheboygan, Wis: Patrick
and John Smith and Mrs. William
johnson Of Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-01
SENATE COMMITTEE
WILL RAlSESALARY
BELIEVED THAT RECOMMENDED
TON OF ADVANCE OF FIFTY
PER CENT is COMING

Washington, Dec. S1-The sub.com.
mittee of the senate committee on
appropriations, which for the last
week has been considering the legis-
lative, executive and judicial appro.
priation bill with view of getting 1t
in shape for full committee, has
considered the question OF increas
ing the salaries of senators and mem.
bers of the house of representatives
and while no unalterable program has
been agreed upon, it now seems pro
badly the subcommittee will recon-
mend an advance of fifty per cent on
congressional salaries.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-01
TWO ARE BURNED
BY ELECTRICITY
JOHN TRACY, TELEPHONE MANA.
GER AND MISS MINNIE MANRo,
OPERATOR, RECEIVE SHOCK
Terrific Flash Crosses Operating Board
at South ottumWa Station OF the OF
tumwa Telephone Co. Crossed
Wires May Have Been the Cause.
From Mondays Datty.
Paceiutnp tha forCn I

From Mondays Datty.
Receiving the force Of a terrific
shock, John Tracey, manager of tho
South Ottumwa station of the Ottum-
wa Telephone company and Miss Min
ME Manro, an operator, were severe
ly burned about the hands and arms !
yesterday afternoon.
The accident occurred at $40
O'Clock at the operators board at the
station. Mr. Tracy was working at
the board and while there, he receiv.
ed an order from the north side CEN
trail for connection on one Of the
incoming trunk lines
Picking UP the plug used In making
the connection, he started to hand 1t
across to Miss Minnie Manro, who
was working at his side. lust at the
moment that he handed the plug TO
Miss Manro a terrific flash crossed tho
board, which knocked Tracy and the
young woman to the floor ten feet
away from the operating board. Tbs
force of the shock stunned the man.
ager and rendered Miss Manro rn.
conscious.
| Tracy was the first to recover, and
he rushed to the aid of Miss Manro.
He soon revived her to some extent
and then summoned medical assist
ance.
Drs M. Pascoe and "A. w. Slaught
were called. They found that the
young woman was Severely burned
about the left arm and hand and that
Mr.. Tracy's right hand, the one which.
held the plug was burned, Miss Manro
was later taken to her home.
Mananer Herbs Statement
When seen this morning Howard
Herr, manager of the Ottumwa Tela-
phone company, said:
"The trouble, 1t is supposed. started
from wires belonging to the Ottumwa
Railway & Light company, which
had become crossed outside. The
4 primary wire which carries 1900 volts
crossed the secondary wire, which car
ries the lighting for the building, The
secondary wire is only supposed 10
have ITO volts upon it. How the terri
BILE charge of 1900 volts should reach
the operating board is mystery forl
the wires leading to the lights that H.
illuminate the board are all we'll insu.'
lated and are in nowise dangerous"
4 Occurrence Is a Mystery.
W. F. Raber manager of the Ottum.'
wa Railway & Light company, said Il
4 "On investigation, we find that there
were several wires crossed yesterday
in the vicinity Of the South Ottumwo
!. telephone station. But, how the tele.
phone company's operating board
should receive the large charge is q
mystery. The mechanism of the board
I is not connected with our lines in any
way. The only wires we have to the
board are those used for the lighting
of the lamps"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-01
DIES AT CHARLTON.
Mrs. kirkhart Passes Away - Mrs.
Moore Seriously Burned.

Charlton. Dec 29.-Mrs. C. H. Kirk
hart died Friday afternoon. She had
been Ill since Christmas. when her
little child was born. The deceased
was a daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. 3 E
Carroll and was married about three
years ago to Mr.. Kirkhart. who, with
little boy and the infant baby girl
are left to mourn the loss of a loving
Wife and mother Arrangements fol-
the funeral have not been made, but
will probably be held Sunday after
noon.
Seriously Burned.
The fire department was called tc
the home of Clarence Moore yesterday
forenoon and made a quick response
but their services were not needed but
Mrs Moore and babv had q narrow
escape from death. The baby in play
Ing, pulled over the gasoline stove onto
himself and in second the room was
full of flames. Mrs. Moore had to pass
through the flames to get the child anG
had the presence of mind to wrap the
little one up in the bed clothes and ex-
| tingu1Sh the flames. In so doing hel
own clothes caught fire and she would
have probably burned to death if II
had not been for Morgan Williams
who lives close by and who saw the
fire through the window. He hastenet
To the rescue and tore the burning gar.
lnents from Mrs. Moore and carried
her out of doors, burning his hands
quite badly. Mrs. Moore's hands ant
arms are burned quite badly and the
baby has slight burn on one leg ant
the breast. In all 1t was narrow es-
cape and might have been a great dea
Wo!se.
Death of Mrs. Blake.
Mrs. Clarence Blake, who has beer
seriously i'll with pneumonia, died las
evening at her home at 1890 o'clock
No arrangements have as yet beer
made for the funeral.
Other Charlton News.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Swanson were
given a surprise Thursday evening b,
their relatives, who presented then
with beautiful picture.
Miss Maud Boyland is spending tn,
week in Ottumwa with relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-01
Mrs Sarah A RYAN

Word has been received in the city
by Ralph Picket telling Of the death of
Mrs. Sarah A. Ryan, which occurred
at Kansas City, Mo-, Saturday. at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Mary Full
ton. The remains Will be brought to
this city, arriving here this evening.
The funeral services will be held at
the lone of her daughter, Mrs. Eliza
B. Picllens, north of the city. Inter
ment in the Kirkville cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Ryan was 81 years of
age at the time of hec death and was
well known in this community. having
lived in Wapello county for many
years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-01
FREDERICK PLATTS
CALLED BY DEATH
PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN OF
THIS CITY succuMRs AFTER
LONG ILLNESS
Dies at Family Residence on West
Second Street-Services to be Held
Wednesday Afternoor---The Nc
Grath Funeral Announcement.

From Mondays Daily.
Frederick Duane Platts, one of OF
tumwas most highly respected citi-
zens and enc of the prominent bust
ness men of the city, died yesterday
afternoon at 4:10 o'clock at the fam
lily residence, Bis West Second street.
Frederick Platts was 46 years, 3
months and 16 days old at the time of
his death and Is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Jennie Platts; his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Platts, one sister, Miss Mat
tie Platts. and two brothers, George
and Joseph Platts of this city
The funeral services over the re-
mains Will be held Wednesday after
noon Mt z::30 from the late residence.
Rev. e. J. Shook, pastor Of the Willard
Street Methodist church, will have
charge of the services. Interment will
be made in the Ottumwa cemetery.
The pallbearers will be j. N. Peck,
Il. w. Merrill. James Cullen, Joseph
Chiffon, John w. Healy and F. Fields
Born In Ottumwa.
Frederick Duane Platts was born in
this city September Ii, 1860. All his
live was passed here, being engaged
as dealer in horses. He was known
as man of sterling worth in business
loving husband and was well known
in this city and vicinity by a large cir
Gle of friends who will mourn his loss
For tic past seven years he has been
a sufferer from a complication of dis
eases, the chief being tuberculosis
which was the cause of his death.
In the first stages of his af11iction he
went to southern points, Not receiy
ing any great benefit from the trip he
again left the city for the west. This
was five years ago. Coming back tc
Ottumwa he remained here until the
time of his death.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-01

while it is yet the time of year that
you can make good use OF same,
Sl.OO Mems Winter Caps at. .... 69c
Best 75c Mems Winter Caps 49,. 4Sc
35c Mems Winter Caps ......... 24c
$1.50 grade in Mems Sweaters ..$1.25
Regular $500 Mems Sweaters 81. SO
75c value in Mems Sweaters 80. 4Sc
slips Mems Sweater ..... csc
Little Gents 75c Wool Sweater ). 48c
$1.00 Boys Sweater >......... 75c
$500 value in Mems Duck Coats-$1. SO
$1.50 grade in Mems Duck Coats. 81 .25
Mems and boys SLIPS Duck Coats
1872 pieces of Ribbon Remnants in all
silk at Special Prices.
Best $500 Copper Wash Boiler at. 50. SO
$1.50 extra heavy Wash Boiler ;. .$1.25
Regular $1.0O Wash Boiler 800. CSC
75c size in Wash Boilers ........ 48c
Soc Wash Boiler 39c
25c Ladies' Wool Hose at 2 pairs
for Observation-Disclosures. Csc
35c Children's Wool Hose at -. 24c
zoe Children's Fleeced Hose, 2
| pairs for ........ . Csc
121sc Children's fleeced Hose, 3
| pairs for 25c
35c Ladies' fine Wool Hose $500. 24c
SOC quality in Ladies' Wool Hose 39c
75c value In Ladies' Wool Hose. 4sc
zoe Ladies' fleeced Hose at Q pairs
for ......... ................. Csc
15c Ladies' Fleeced Hose ...... 1Oc
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-01-01
Special Sale

Of all odd pieces In Winter Goods,
while it is yet the time of year that
you can make good use OF same,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
CITY
 EXPENSE HIGH

Ia the collection of city taxes during the half month ending yesterday a total of more than s49,OOO was received and It may be that remitlances start ed through the mails before today will make the total s5OOOO. It was estim- ated that the total would be S5O,OOO, and the returns to date show that the officials making the estimate came close to the mark.
 The sum collected to data is the bulk of what will be secured by the tax collector for the year. Yet this cum is barely enc ugh to cover the cost of maintalnance of the DaW son fire de- partment. The special committee oi the Yukon Conncil to which was as- signed the work of investigation and reporting on scheme for reducing
 
 the cost of the fire department, has decided that the city should proceed under the present plan until April. Ere Chief Lester has been asked to devise report to reduce the cost of tho department, beginning in April, to S9O,OOo . year. The Fairbanks fire de- par,ment Is maintained at a cost of sl2,OOO a year.
 The indebtedness of the city of Daw. sou is s25,OOO. The debt was reduced the last F months ss,OOO. It Is cal- culated to reduce It s5, 600 the nsxt F months-Dawson News.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04

Judge Gunhls6h he's revoked the license of Frank Dandy, who sold booze at Petersburg.
 Klantaweche, the big Indian chief at sitka, died on the 18th inst. at the age of 70 years,
 The WOodmeu of the World, afrater- nal insurance order, has decided to in. wade Alaska.
 Major Richardson wants Congress to appropriate sl5O,OOO for the continue tion of Alaska road work.
 It is expected that George erigsby, the second, and son of the old man. will be appointed district attorney at Nome.
 The Str. Princess Royal was badly damaged by striking log In the North ern waters, She is on the ways at Esquimalt.
 The demand for workingmen al the new town of Prince Rupert Is declared to be uith by Contractors Dixen & Moore of that city.
 According to the Nome Digger of recent date, a commercial deposit of sheet mica hes been uncovered in the Fish River country.
 On the 18th ult., the steamer Presi- dent left Nome with a gold cargo valu- ed s8l5,OOO. This Is the last large ship ment of the year,
 Ths Jeanie stuck in the mud in the Wrangell Narrows. for couple of days. but got of without seriously injury and headed for the Sound.
 Nick Leguineche, Spaniard employ ed in the Niblack mine near Ketchikan, was killed on November lst, by being caught under bucket of ore.
 In the matter of the sale of the Wrangell sawmill, a hearing to show cause why he mill be not sold has been continued to Thursday, December 26, 1907.
 The Tacoma Tin Smelling & Hydrsu- lie Company, which Is building @ smelt- CT at Tacoma, Washington, has recent ly purchased several tn properties or Seward peninsula, and is planning or shipping large amount of hydraulic machinery to the properties in the spring.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
HOGGATT WILL
 NUT RESIGN
(sy United Prsss.)

Seattle, Dec. 4-In aninterview in the Post-Intelllgencer this morning Governor Hoggatt, of Alaska, dente' that he has gone to Washington to answer charges, or that he intended to resign. He states that his trip iS for the purpose of consulting the presi. dent on the needs of Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
HERE TOO $500 GIVEN AWAY

After having very prosperous year we feel that we can afford to be as gen. erous as our competitor, and therefore we have decided to give away prizes to the value of $500, comprising the fol. 10 wing list:
 l Lady's 4 karat Diamond Ring.
 beautiful steel blue perfect
 stone.
 l Gentleman's Lion's head ring, set
 with diamonds and rubies. Lady's IA karat Gold Watch, 25.
 year Boss case, Is jewels, Wal
 than movement Gentleman's IA karat Gold Watch,
 l5-year Boss case, l5 jewels,
 Waltham movement. l Lady's Sterling Silver Toilet Set. l Gentlemau's Sterling Toilet Set. With each Sl.0O purchase between now and Christmas, will be given ticket on the above goods. All goods sold during the life of our prize cffer will be engraved free cf charge by us.
 A coupon with every dollar purchase.
 R. D. KIRMSE,
 Pioneer Jeweier sksgway, Alaska,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
VICTOR AUEELOPHOAE

The Victor Victrola price s2O0, Victor Aucelophone price $500. The latest great musical wonders of the world delivered to your home or place of bussness on tho easy payment plan. Terms to suit. See T. R. SeWell, special agent at Britt's Drug store.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
BRADLEY BOYS
 ARE HEIRS
(By United Prsss.)

Salt Lake City, Dec, 1.-The attorneys for Mrs. Ana Bradley this morning be- gan proceedings to break the will of the late Senator Brown. The attempt VIII be based on the fact that the two sons of Mrs, Bradley are heirs of Sen ator Brown, although not mentioned In Browns will.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
ALL OVER ALASKA

The wrangell Sentinel is five years old.
 The U. S. Cable will be laid to Cor dova iu the spring.
 s2,2OO,OOO in Tanaus gold reached Valdez op November 23d.
 Wrangell has joined the crusade against rats, and offers @ nickel apiece.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
CHALLENGE FUR
 W. P. A. |. TEAM

We, the members OEthe Hoosier Bas- ketball Team, hereby challenge any five members of the White Pass Ath' letic Club to play a game of basketball at any time and under Sny conditions satisfactory to both teams.
 Fred Teliord,
 Captain.
 Fred Tanner,
 Robert Shelley,
 Emil Richter,
 Andrew Rapuzzi,
 Elmer Wheeler.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
BEWARE OF CONTINENTS FOR GATARRH
 THAT CONTAIN MERCURY

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the mucous surfaces Such articles should never be used except on prescrip. tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they do is ten fold to the good derived from them. Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Tolebo, o contains no mercury, and Is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio by by F, J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipa- ,ion.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04

w. A. Reid, of the Y. M. C. A. Army department, came up from Fort Sew ard yesterday and went on to White horse this morning, where he will let the contract for the construction of a boat similar to the Helen Gouldi which will be used by him in northern waters next year.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
VICTOR RECORDS

35c to S6. each All the latest popu- lar American and European selections in English, German, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Italian, Spanish ani Russian. See agent at Britt'S Drug Store.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04

Thursday. Friday and Saturday soc will buy any Bur Cedar Plaque in our store. Regular prices were 50c 10 Sl. 50. See our window display.
 J. IKUTA.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
. c c .
VICTOR GRAPRAPHONES

Victor Graphaphones are all sizes and styles, the latest improved types delivered at your homes or place Of business on the easy payment plan. See Sewell at BriLt's Drug store.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
Concert at the Mascot

Concert every evening. Best music al selections on the Electric Banjo Piano.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free in place of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
SL,OOO.OO 91T a%a7 aH

We have decided to give our patrons from now until Jan. lst, discounts on purchases that will mean sl 000.00 cash loss to us, but what Is our loss is your gain.
 We appreciate the fact that a great many people want to send presents to friends and relatives back In the states, and have marked the prices of all our goods at figures that will mean cash saving to you of from 9 to 50 per cent.
 We offer a few timely sug- gestions.
 Typical Alaskan and Skag- way Sofa Pillow Covers in leather either plain, burnt or hand painted.
 Artistic Leather stand GOV CTS and Wall Hangers in an endless variety of beautiful effects.
 Alaska Yellow Cedar Wall Plaques in choice and novel designs.
 These are just the things for Dens and Cozy Corners.
 We make a speciality of Ivory Goods and orders for special pieces will receive our prompt attention.
 We have a Beautiful Line of Hungarian, Limoges and Japanese China and the World Famous Dolfnger Cut Class.
 See our window display of Three Day-Specials which we are making a feature of in our $1, ,OOO Given Away Sale. J. IkUTH
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
A Musical Treat at the Mascot

All lovers of music should hear the new Electric Banjo Piano. Rag time Waltz time, any old time.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
ROUND THE TOWN

The Humboldt left Seattle last night. The Elks social dance will be held tonight.
 T.w. McElyray is ln the city from Haines today.
 J.C. Phelps Is over from WhisehorSs on a visit to his son Martin. S. J. weltzman, tho Haines merchant, is in town as a witness in the VOgel case.
 Proprietor Neilseu of the White Pass Restaurant at whitehOrse Is In the city.
 Mrs. Chris Decker and daughter, of Atlin, were guests at the Pullen house esterday,
 
 Miss R. ", vauHemert will leave to- night for Vancouver, where she will remain for the winter.
 
 The City of Seattle will get here to- night and large number of passsn- gers will go below on her.
 
 R. D. Pinneo, head of the freight de- partmeut of the Pacific Coast sS. O., will leave on the City of Seattle tonight for Ketchikan, where be will constitute lodge of Masons.
 '''' Juneau Record: Mrs. w. H. Case was a passenger down from Skagway on the Jefferson and W. H. Is busy today hunting for suitable house. They will make this their home ln the future.
 Juneau Record. The Pacific Coast Company, the pioneer steamship com pany to Alaska, will bring the body of Richard T. Harris to Juneau free of charge, positively refusing to take q cent. The Pacific Coast is eligible 70 membership in the pioneer club herself and scorns the proffer of money for bringing the remains of so distin- guished a member as Richard T. liar ris back for burlal.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04
The Hasoot

Come in and listen to the Electric Banjo Piano.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04

Oyster Cocktails and Eastern Oysters on the half-sheIl, for private families and wholesale, at the Vienna Bakery.t
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-04

Juneau Record: Mrs. W. H. Case was a passenger down from Skagway on the Jefferson and W. H. Is busy today hunting for suitable house. They will make this their home la the future.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
ANORY LIBEL SUIT.
Complainant Tells U'hy He Should
Get $40. 900 SaLre.

William y. Amory was the only witness called
yesterday in the second trial of the suit brought
by Mr.. Amory against H. II. Vreeland. president
of the Metropolitan Street Railway system, to
recover $4,000 for alleged slander and defama-
tion OF character which came up before Justice
Amend and jury in the Supreme Court.
The alleged slander complained Of was in
statement published by Mr. Vreeland, which
said that figures published by Mr.. Amory in
a newspaper on March IL. 1908 were slanderous
and untrue. The part of Mr. Vreelands state
ment that caused the trouble alleged that Mr.
Amory had 'unscrupulOusly distorted and per-
verted for dishonest purposes and in the in
terest Of an organized bear raid upon the securi-
ties OF our company an attempt of certain per-
sons TO extort money from us a cOnsidera-
ton for the withdrawal of attacks" Mr.. Vree-
land also referred to Mr.. Amory a notorious
character" who was secretary of the Third
Avenue Railroad Company before it went into
bankruptcy, and alleged that the Metropolitan
had refused TO continue the services of Mr..
Amory because of his connection with the ad-
mInistration of the Third Avenue company.
Direct examination Of Mr.. Amory brought out
that he had furnished facts TO experts of the
District Attorney. The attempt of Henry NJ
Earle attorney for Mr.. Amory. to get evidence
before the jury to show in what way Mr.. Amory
had been damaged by the publication Of the al
legged libel met with failure.
In the direct examination Mr.. Earle brought
out the facts that all the reports made to the
District Attorney had been sworn TO.
In the cross examination Mr.. Bartlett brought
out that Mr.. Amory had bid for the Rapid
Transit franchise in 1890 Mr. Amory said that
from 1901 until the publication of the alleged
libel he had been engaged in a public exposure.
The witness said that he had gone TO James r.
Keene in reference TO the campaign against
the Metropolitan and had asked for a contri-
button of $4,000. Others who contributed were
Talbert J. Taylor and ]. Coleman Drayton.