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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-20

and then don't wonder at it when he
becomes raving maniac.
"The rich people have their per-
TUNED baths, luxurious mansions ana
automobiles, and we believe In them,
too. only we, would share in the pos
session of them, since we, and not
they, have earned them.
"Cne-third, Of the population Of the
world is non-productive laborers and
the other third Is idle rich The noli-
productive laborers are those who are
doing nothing to help humanity; the
idle rich do nothing but kill time.
Some may ask what do we, the labor
ing classes, do for humanity2 We dig
the riches out Of the earth and pile
It up, we take It out Of the soil,
the sea, the trees, the metal we nave
unearthed. We have built houses for
mankind to seek shelter under. we
have built schools and universities to
educate the children of the rich. 1t Is
We who have put the country in its
present condition of prosperity and
great wealth.
All Socialists at Heart, Says Speaker.
1--WE are all socialists at heart. We
hate injustice. We are all quick to help
in distress. We are quite willing our
netghbors shall be prosperous, com
Portable and happy. provided we our
selves enjoy eGi Il comforts. The SO.
ciallst spirit Of good will, peace and
prosperity for all mankind is univer-
sal. The exception is the degenerate
The present barbarous competitive
system compelling men to prey upon
one another rather than help each
other. resulting in strife, war, robbery
fraud. oppression, poverty and crime
the speaker held to be abnormal and
inhuman The blighting effects Of pow.
erty or the fear Of poverty, the abnor.
NAL spirit Of greed and selfshness, dc.
veloped through a natural instinct to
protect self and family from the un.
certainties Of the present business
system, he asserted. causes men to
smother their natural instinct of har.
mony and brotherhood and sink their
diviner better selves into the british
life Of competition.
For l refuse to believe he said
that men prefer to be bad. Condi
tions are responsible for wickedness.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-20
AN ENGINEER
GOES CRAZY
IN THE CAB
ROCK ISLAND TRAINMEN HAVE
FURIOUS BATTLE WITH A MA
MAC DURING A WILD RIDE OF
EIGHTY MILES

Atlantic, July 1S.-Deyeloping a
case OF raytng insanity while at the
throttle of his locomotive pulling a
heayy freight train over a single track
OF the Rock Island main, line in Iowa.
Benjamin Merksen, the negineer,
drove his iron horse from Valley juno
ton, distance Of eighty miles. before
MS fireman was able to overcome him.
When the train reached here 1t re-
quired the efforts Of several men to
remove the engineer to a hospital
Merksen had been sick and had
not worked for two weeks. He re.
ported for duty at Des Moines on
Tuesday, and was sent out on his re-
gular run. After leaving Valley Jun
ton the fireman, VII Robson. noticed
that Merksen was talking to himself
Finally Merksen told the fireman a man
was pursuing him., trying to force him
to take cocaine. He kept up this har-
rangue despite the efforts Of the fire
man to quiet him.
Pulls Throttle Wide Open,
After leaving Adiar Merksen pulled
the throttle wide open and got the
train under terrif1o speed. The
train tore through the next town at
rate Of sixty miles an hour.
The fireman knew the train had a
three miles distant and tried to quiet
y the crazed engineer without success.
| The trains speed increased and
Merken gave no heed to the grades.
going down hills at q speed that
threatened to dash the train into the
ditcn
The head brakeman suspected that
something was wrong and came for.
ward to the engine. Seeing him
start over the tender. Merksen sfepped
down from his seat in the cab and
| grasping a coal pick, threatened to
brain the brakeman If he came into
the cab. The fireman took advant.
age Of the diversion to shut off the
steam. Then he elinched with Merk.
sen, who was large and powerful
man.
Fights Like a Demon.
Coming over the tender, the brake
took a hand in the three cornered
contest. Marksen fought like a dc
mon, and it was some time before the
two men were able to overcome hin
and force him into corner At this
moment the conductor came scrambl
ing into the cab and the two train
men took charge Of the maniac. while
the fireman took the throttle
the run from Adair to Atlantic wa:
an exciting one. The fireman divided
his time between directing the move
4 ment of the engine and shovelng Goa
into the firebox, while the two train
men struggled to prevent the crazet
engineer from breaking away ant
jumping from the locomotive.
;. Atlantic was reached in safety how
ever. and the engineer sent to the nos
nital-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-20
PROMINENT mELRosE MAN DIES,
M. D. Sullivan, Stricken With Heart
Failure-Drops Dead at His
Lar,o F..

Tyrone, July lS.-Michael D. Sulli-
van, for many years one of the lead
ing merchants of Melrose, dropped
dead at his home in that city at 8 a..
M, yesterday. Mr.. Sullivan had aris-
en- and dressed himself and was in APP
parently his usual good health. but
was suddenly stricken with heart fall
ure and died before his wife, who was
in another room could reach his side.
His death came as shock to the citi-
zens Of the little city Of Melrose,
where he has been factor in the at
fairs OF the town. He has for many
years acceptahly filled the Office of
justice of the peace and other public
offices. He leaves surviving him, be-
side his widow a grown family among
whom are John l.. Sullivan and Frank
Sullivan of Lovilia and James Sulli-
van of Weller. The funeral will be
held today from his late residence to
the Catholic church in Melrose. where
services will be held over the remains
by Rev. Father Bronrigg, after which
they will be laid to their final rest in
the cemetery at that place.
Infant Child Dies.
The two lear old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. c. E. Grow, residing one
mile south of this place died at the
home of its parents Tuesday morning
at S'o'clock after few days illness.
The remains were laid to rest In the
Derby cemetery south of town at 1: 80
o'clock Yesterday afternoon. The be-
reaved parents have the sympathy OF
the community in their loss
A. NJ. Shafan of Wnndhnrn- Ia sI,axad-
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AGENCY.

Agency.-The old settlers picnic
will be held here August ID and the
Wood1nen will hold a picnic here Aug
2S The com mittees from the two or
ganizations held a joint meeting Tues
day and decided to hold their gather
ings in Striblow's grove, The grove
is west of the Fullens grove and In
side of the corporate limits. 1t is a
fine grove, will be cool and an abund-
ance of shade for the people and
teams also a wind pump for horses
to water out of, and when fitted up
as 1t win be one of the finest groves
In this part of the country. All old
settlers and all young settlers and all
Woodmen and the public are cordial
w invited to attend both of these gath
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Iowa at WASHINGTON.

Washington, July lS.-Rural routes
established September 49,:
EVERY, Clay county. additional
service route s).-Length, 2s miles:
population served, 345; families. 50.
Lynn Grove, Buena Vista county,
Traditional service route 3)-Length,
% miles; population served, AIS; fami-
lies. 35.
Nicholas, Muscatine county, faddi-
tional service route 2).-Length, "a
miles; families, IL.
Spencer Clay county, Traditional
service routes and 5)--Length, 26
and rs miles; population, $40; fani-
lies, TIA.
Webb, Clay county, additional serv-
ice route 2)-Length, "a miles; popula-
ton served, $50; families, 76.
Rural letter carriers appointed:
Grisw old.-Silas G. Davis. carrier;
Pearle Stuart, substitute.
T. NJ. c. Felts is appointed post
master at 1esup. Buchanan county
| vice c. M. Stealey. resigned.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-20
is Now at the II Foot
Stage and Trouble is Pre-
dicted If 1t Reaches Is Feet
Milwaukee Faces
Trouble

Since yesterday afternoon the Des
MONIES river at this point has risen
another even six inches, the main In
crease occurring through the night.
Since. early this morning little acttv-
ity is noticeable on the gauge. But a
heavy rain fell again last night IN
Des Moines and along the upper river
and 1t Is very probable that The
stream will continue to disc until
morning.
Crews on the Rock Island trains
from the northwest report that at Ed
dyville many Of the farms and low
lands along the river there are inull-
dated and that many crops of small
grain will not be worth harvesting as
result even IL no greater raise oc-
ours
Can't Stand Two Feet More.
Conditions in and about Ottumwa at
this time are such that rise of two
feet more will play havoc. No Gel.
lars or Easements Of the stores along
Main street yet show any effects Of
the high water at all, but merchants
who suffered losses through the fool
of 1903 estimate that two feet is about
all the river can take without getting
into the cellars.
Central Addition Dry.
Central addition. is still dry. 1t is
very likely from present appearances
that If the river does come up higher,
that the first trouble will come from
the race. Along the main Milwaukee
track running from the Junction to the
down town depots, the water in the
race now is about three feet from the
tnp OF the embaukment: on the south
side Of the race being about even with
the banks. In places In the Yves,
End at various depressions in the
bank, water Is slowly seeping from
the race into Central addition but in
such quantities that the sandy sol
absorbs 1t Immediately.
At the south end Of the main Mil
waukee yards 1t begins to look bad
The river Is slowly spreading out to
ward the Inhabited portion Of Contra
addition, at present covering the saat
pits and beginning to undermine the
switch track laid to the pits. letting
it sag pretty badly in places.
Levees Prove Worth.
Opposite the Milwaukee yards or
the south side Of the river, the water
appears from the north side to b.
running about bank-full and a compaf
atively small rise will allow the rive
to spread In that direction. The NIL
waukee levees which have been raises
since 1903 are all that Is protecting
Central addition at this time.
1t is estimated that rise of eight
cen inches. or two feet more will brin
the river to such height that cur
rent will be started across Central ad
dition, commencing at the milwaukee,
sand-pits and IL this does happen ;
wash out In the lower portion of tina
district is sure to follow.
Conditions at the boat house arr
little changed A trifle over two fee
Iof water Is in the basement Of Thu
dwelling there and the land arount
the walks and new boat house
covered to varying depth. extending
pretty we'll back to the embankmen
of the Burlington tracks.
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Wish You Had
Bought a Stayer7

Well, do you know my brother says he
wishes he had bought one too. tell
you what, they've got the stuff in
them The ottumwa Buggy Co. sells
them, also several other standard
makes and with their large stock you
can find any style and color you want.
BE sure and see them before buying
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CHARLTON.

Rev. and Mrs. Edward Kelly CT
Stanton are visiting with Mrs. Kelly's
father. David Fluke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Barger returned
lest evening from a. visit In Des
Moines.
Arthur Dawson is home from a trip
through Arkansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Williams re-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-20

Sweden, owing to the better opportua-
ities for high grade workmen In the
United States. Manufacturing tewns
which fifteen years ago We're prospect
GUS communities are said now to be
almost depopulated because of tina
heavy emigration to America.
The bureau which is to be establish-
ed in the United States will 1t is said.
be provided with enough funds to as
sist mechanics unable to pay their own
way back to Sweden
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-20
Like wild Animals

that tear and rend you. are the pains
of Biliousness, Kidney Trouble. Cure
guaranteed by Electric Bitters: SOC. F,
B. Clark, Court and Second; J. H.
L. swenson & Co., Court and Main.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-20

ing few days at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. shehan this
week.
!. T. Lamar was an Abba visitor
Tuesday on business.
John Moffatt transacted business in
Melrose Tuesday afternoon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-20
Terrific Eata.

It's terrific fate to suffer from ser.
ious bowel trouble. Ward it off, with
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Csc F. b.
Clark, Court and Second: J. H. l..
Swenson & Co., Court and Main.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-20

Chillicothe.- Nellie Harris OF
Ottumwa was in town Saturday on
business, having her house repapered
md naintad
The Press., 1907-03-06
ASHFORD.
W0etfOrd.

Miss Stella Clough of Tolland is
visiting at Gilbert Amidon's.
Harlem Amidon has purchased a
work horse of Ed. Schneider.
School in district No. closed last
Friday for two weeks vacation.
There was no preaching at the Con-
gregational church Sunday, Rev. G..
O. Chappell being in Hartford.
warrenville.
Rev. G. O. Chapel is spending a
week with his parents in Chester.
Mrs. Harriet Lanphear is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Wallace l.. Dur
kee.
Mrs. g. G. Chappell has been the
guest of Mrs David Mathewson at
"Cady Villa" since last Thursday.
The Ladies' Aid society was very
pleasantly entertained at the parson-
age Tuesday afternoon of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arod Ormsby of North
Grosvenordale are spending couple
of weeks with her mother, Mrs. Ellen
D. Mathewson.
Mrs. DIR. Frost is visiting relatives
in town, the guest of her sister, Mrs.
N. l.. Knowlton. Miss Barbara, her
daughter, is with her. . --
Mr.. and Mrs. r. HI. Wright were
royalty entertained at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs W. L. Durkee last Fri
day, it being the birthday anniversary
If Mr.. Wright and Mrs. Durkee.
There was no preaching service last
Sunday at the church. The morning
service was conducted by 2. B. Bick-
nell and the O. E. meeting was con-
Quoted by Arod Ormsby. Both were
much enjoyed by those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Mcbride have
moved from the "Church place. :"
Mrs. Mcbride has gone to her home
in the state of New York with her
son, Charles, and Mr.. Mcbride will
enter an automobile factory in Boston.
where he will learn how they are
leave many friends in Warrenville,
who wish them much success in the
new business.
On Thursday afternoon, Feb. Dist,
the funeral of Miss Mabel Carpenter
was held at the Baptist church. There
was large attendance of relatives
an friends from Hartford, Mansfield
and Warrenville. Rev. G. @. Chap
pell officiated and the singing was by
the quartet. The flowers we're beau
tiful and of abundance. Miss Gar
penter died in Hartford Feb. 10Th at
the home of her father, at the age of
% years. Her mother died 81 years
ago at the age of 21, and her mother
funeral was held in the Baptist church
here. Miss Carpenter was much
loved by all who knew her, Inter
ment in Eastford cemetery.
The Press., 1907-03-06
MANSFIELD.
ManRfIeld DeDOt.

Elmer Botham spent Sunday in
Hampton.
G. L. Bidwell of Norwich was in
town Monday.
Grover Smith of Palmer is at Mer.
rift Smiths, on the sick list.
Mrs. Ida Smith spent Friday in
Palmer, the guest of her son, J. P.
Smith.
David Snow visited his daughter,
Mrs. j. B. Palmer, in Jewett City
recently.
Mrs. j. Fl. West of Braintree,
Mass, has been a guest of Mrs. Mer
rift Smith.
The Messrs. Frank, Harry and Her
bert Botham of Providence, r. l.,
have been spending few days il
town.
H. j. Remsen and family expect tt
leave the middle of the month fol
their new home in Georgetown. Much
regret is felt for their leaving oul
midst.
Mrs. David Snow was suddenly
called to Webster, Mass, Sunday, hel
daughter, Nellie, who spent the pas
summer and fall here with her par
ents, being much worse.
The Press., 1907-03-06
fee. Consolation prizes went to Kath-
ar;ra Pradwov and Norman Gold

fee. Consolation prizes went to Kath-
crime Broadway and Norman Gold.
The Y. P. 8. O. e. will give the
two-aot play, "Mr. Bob," in the
church vestry March 18th and 18th,
commencing at Z As. CAST of char
acters: Philip Royson, Spencer Brad
way; Robert Brown, Orrie Preston !;
Jenkins, a butler, La Vergne Dim
ock; Rebeoca Luke, Mrs. Fay; Kath-
crime Rogers, Josephine Newell; Ma
rion Bryant, Alice Graves; Patty.
maid, Mabel Graves. Photograph Sc
lections will be rendered between the
acts Admission: Adults, 15c; chill
dren under - years, 1Oc.
The Press., 1907-03-06
Clears the COMPLEXION.

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimulates
the liver and thoroughly cleanses the sys.
tenn and clears the complexion of pimples
and blotches. 1t Is the best laxative for
women and children, as it is mild and
pleasant, and does not grippe or sicken.
Orino ia much superior to pills, aperient
waters and all ordinary cathartics, as it
does not trritate the stomach and bowels
Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-03-06

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the
Childrens Home in New York, Cure sFeverish-
ness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move
and regulate the Bowels and DESTROY Worms.
Over 10000 testimonials. THEY NEVER FAIL.
At all Druggists, CSC. Sample FREE. Address
Alien s. Olmsted, Leroy. N. Y.
The Press., 1907-03-06
TOLLAND.

The commissioners met Monday at
the court house.
Mrs Edgar Edgerton was the guest
over Sunday of relatives in Rockville.
Mrs. John Edgerton has recently
been the guest of relatives in Wilt
mantle.
| A social dance will be held at the
town hall Saturday evening by G.
M. Brooks.
Ferdinand Gobeen has recently OBJ
tanned responsible position with the
Hartford monumental works.
The Ladies' society of the Congre-
gational church will meet Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Walter Taylor.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E.
church will give farmers supper at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. David A.
Brown, Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Jewell, Mrs. Joseph Baldwin
and daughter. Marjory, returned Fri
day evening from New Jersey, where
they have spent the last two months.
The Longfellow social, held We'd
nesday evening in the Congregational
church parlors, proved a pleasant
affair. Sketches of the poets life
were given, familiar quotations re-
cited, etc.
The Library association held bust
ness meeting Monday afternoon in the
| library rooms. After the meeting
tea was served by Mrs. James Clough
and daughter, Miss Grace Olough.
Mrs. James Wood was voted into the
association.
In the near future the Library asso-
citation will give reception to their
friends. The following committees
have been appointed: Decoration,
Mrs. Charles Sterry; reception, Mrs.
Edwin S. Agard, Mrs. Lewis B.
Price, Mrs. James Clough, Mrs. VIM.
Anderson, Mrs. Joseph Baldwin; en-
tertainment, MRS. Charles Sterry, Mrs.
David A. Brown, Mrs. L. Ernest Hall,
Mrs. Lafayette Ladd, Miss Grace
Clough.
Henry Sept of Wyoming is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Gilbert Bah
cock. Anyone who knew Henry when
he landed in Rockville from Germany
about fourteen years of age, with
only ten cents in his pocket, would
hardly be able to recognize the sturdy,
well-appearing young man of to-day.
M. Babcock made a home for the
youth for four years, then when the
Spanish American war broke out he
enlisted. After his discharge he re-
enlisted in the army for five years.
He next turned his attention to
ranching by day and studying civil
engineering evenings. He has be-
come quite efficient in this line, and
for several months has been walking
boss in one of the tunnels being ex-
cavated in New York. The western
fever has got the better of him now,
and he will soon return to his ranch
and mining claims that he has in
Wyoming.
9. There is no need of risking
your good money when you can buy
Hyomei, the guaranteed catarrh cure.
Anders Jacobsen agrees to refund the
price if it fails to cure.
The Press., 1907-03-06

8. Now is the time to cure indi-
gestion and stomach troubles, with
Milo ma stomach tablets. No distress
or misery from over eating when you
use Mi-o-na. Sold by Anders Jacob.
sen.
The Press., 1907-03-06
HOME NEWS.


Matter under this head 10 cents per nne.>
Ladies', Misses and Children's Sprins
Goats at A l.. Towards.
The Press., 1907-03-06

9. There is no need of risking
your good money when you can buy
Hyomei, the guaranteed catarrh cure.
Anders Jacobsen agrees to refund the
price if 1t fails to cure.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-10-04
WRESTLER TAKES A DRIVE
Misses Train in Norfolk, Had to Drive
to WAYNE Saturday,

10 wayne saturday.
A thirty-five mile drive from Norfolk
to Wayne formed a prelude to the
WasemDanielson wrestling match at
Wayne for Oscar Wasem, the Lincoln
wrestler.
The train which brought Wasem to
Norfolk Saturday was several hours
late and the sturdy Lincoln athlete
missed his Wayne connections. Fail
ing to connect with a local automobile
Wasem engaged a livery team and
started overland for his engagement.
1t was little over five hours that
Wasem spent on muddy roads but ten
minutes after he arrived in Wayne he
was on the mat. And he got a victory
in two falls over Columbus Danielson,
a Michigan man who has been work
ing near Wayne during the harvest
season, Wasem won the first fall in
twenty-seven minutes, the second in
thirty-five.
Wasem is thirty-one years old and
has been wrestling for fourteen years.
He was a baker by trade and has had
his headquarters in Lincoln for sever
al months, Wasem meets them all
and is said to have thrown Frank
Gotch many years ago before the
champion came into national fame as
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-10-04
IS No APPLE FAMINE HERE
NORTH NEBRASKA HAS BIGGEST
CROP EVER.
NATIONAL OUTPUT is LIGHT

While the Total Crop of Apples in the
United States is About Forty Percent
Lighter Than in Ordinary Years,
There Are Plenty Here.
While the apple crop of the United
States is about forty per cent lighter
this year than in ordinary years and
the usually reliable Missouri crop is
almost a total failure, the territory
around Norfolk has come forward with
one Of the largest crops in its history.
A Madison county farmer who has
have been raised around Norfolk this
year than ever before. The large crop
of apples this year Is said to be due
not so much to a heavy yield as to
increased acreage. Scores of orch
ards which were planted a few years
ago have begun to bear. In fact as
young orchards begin to bear during
the next few years the country around
Norfolk is slated to grow in import
ance as an apple raising country.
1t is the northeast Nebraska coun-
try this year that has passed ahead of
the big apple raising sections in the
southeastern part of the state. When
the late cold snap last spring swept
over the west it found fruit in the
southern part of Nebraska more ad-
vanced and more exposed to damage
than the orchards around Norfolk and
in north Nebraska.
When vinegar plant is added to
the local pickle factory next year a
new source of profit will be added to
apple raising in the territory around
Norfolk. The vinegar factory opens
demand for culls and the poorer
grades of apples. All apples are alike
in vinegar making and a market for
culls means added profit to apple
raisers.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-10-04
Accidents on Railroad.

Chadron, Neb., Sept. 2S.-E. b. Bon.
nell. a brakeman on an extra stock
train going west, between Nenzil and
Georgia stations, while trying to come
down the side OF the box car. was
thrown off into the right-of.way by
reason of a grab iron coming loose
and while the train was going at the
rate OF twenty-five miles an hour. He
escaped any serious injury, although
shaken up and bruised considerably.
Patrick Donague, brakeman on
Northwestern freight train No. 119, en-
route to Deadwood, while coupling the
train at Buffalo Gap, S. D., was caught
between the drawbars and crushed SO
badly that he died while being taken
to the hospital at Hot Springs, s. d.