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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-23
HIS SERMON u
BROUGHT RUIN
FORMER IOWA WESLEYAN PRO-
FEssoR IN DISGRACE FOR NOT
PRAcTIcING HIS TEACHINGS

Mt. Pleasant, July 2O.-Rev. w. 2
Ferguson, formerly professor at the
Iowa Wesleyan university here, has
been suspended from the passionate Of
the First Methodist church Of Univer-
sity Place, suburb of Lincoln,
Neb., for alleged Illicit relations with
Mrs. Kane Cross, member OF his
congregation with whom he boarded.
Last Sunday morning, Mr. Ferguson
delivered one of the most powerful
sermons which his congregation has
ever heard, on pure living. Mrs. Cross
was in the congregation, and like his
other hearers, she was deeply moved
She went to the members Of the
church board the next day and con-
fessed that she and Mr.. Ferguson had
been guilty Of the very offense which
the pastor had warned his charges
against. Seven Methodist clergymen
from nearby churches were called and
a two days trial was held. which end
ed yesterday. and resulted In the sus
pension of Ferguson.
When she heard Mr.. Ferguson's ser
mon Sunday, Mrs. Cross said she real.
lied the significance of her conduct
and determined to make what amend
she could and expose the man who de
manded clean liveh of others. while
living dissolute life himself.
The University Place charge is one
Of the largest and most important in
Nebraska.
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BLOW FOR
DEFENSE IN
HAYWOOD
CASE
Court Rules Out All Evidence
Bearing on Conspiracy Of
Mine Owners and Detec>
tives Against Federation

Boise, Idaho, July 20.-By decision
of Judge Woods the field of argument
both for the prosecution and defense
of William D. Haywood, has been
greatly limited. The court removed
from consideration of the jury all evil
dence bearing on the alleged honspir-
acy by mine owners and others against
the Western Federation - of Miners.
Judge Wood decided that the defense
had made no legal connection of
the Mine Owners association, the Cit
liens Alliance of Colorado, and pri-
vate detective agency, as laying
foundation for the evidence introduced
by the defense to show that the charge
against Haywood and his co-defend-
ants is the outcome of a conspiracy to
exterminate the federation.
Immediately following the an
nouncement of this decision argument
commenced. James H. Hawley, lead
ing counsel for the state, spoke for
two hours and fifteen minutes.
Mr.. Hawley, who has been i'll for
several days, as the result of the strain
of the long trial, commenced his ad
dress in a voice almost inaudible tc
| any except the jury. He apologized
| for this. however, explaining that he
| to i'll health to deliver prolonged adj
dress. Mr.. HaWley is the Nestor Of
| the Boise bar. He is man of impress
| sive presence and aggressive speech.
! Denounces Alleged Conspirators.
Warming to his subject this after
noon his voice lost all trace of weak.
ness His address, after the openint
statement, in which he explained tina
he had none of the grace of words
that constitute an orator. was 8
| times eloquently impassioned, but
4 witflai a plain analysis of the case
| He characterized the. case as the mos
important ever given to jury in TIN
United States. and urged the jury to ;
serious consideration of the response
bility placed upon them.
His denunciation of the defendan
and his -conspirators as the 'wors
] hand of criminals that ever infeste
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ter the soft fields with a binder in

ter the soft fields with binder in
time to harvest 1t.
No reports of orchards or shade trees
being injured have come IN at all and
several Of the more venturesome farm
ers who, hazarded q trip to the city
today over the present muddy roads
report that no where was the storm
as violent In the country as it was
right in the city.
Many Trees Suffer.
that have suffered the most. Two big
Naples in the city park are ruined;
one twisted out by the roots and the
other split off at the fork Of the main
branches.
on almost every street one or moro
trees were either blown down or
broken in part. In front of the Con-
gregational church an immense maple
tree is in ruins as result Of the VIC
lent winds.
Two OF the oldest and most central
~ located trees in the city were blown
down. One Is an old apple tree that
stood on the corner of the j. Fl.
Mitchell plact, corner of College and
East Second streets. The residence
is the former home of the late James
Norris, pioneer editor of the Courier.
anu lltSa apple Tree WAS Tile ldSI Va AZ
orchard set out more than fifty years
ago.
The old vine covered tree on the
Woods property on East Second
street that has stood there for scores
Of years was laid low.
Buildings Damaged.
The electric storm was one Of the
worst for years and even more vivid
q pr7 STARTLING than tho disturbance IF
Thursday night Several buildings
were struck bv lightning and the wind
also played havoc with one or two
dwellings.
A new dwelling house in Halls ad-
dition north of Bismark street was
twisted clear off the foundation by the
winds. The whole front Of the build
ing on East Main street occupied by
the Ottumwa Steam Dye works was
blown out and the entire building
wrenched and strained.
The chimney on the top Of the En-
mis- office building was struck by
lightning and split from the top Of
the fiue to the roof Of the building. No
bricks have fallen but one whole side
would fall to the pavement II slight
ly Jared.
The flag pole on the z. M. c. A. was
shattered to splinters while the main
building itself was not touched.
From Bidwell comes the only report
Of stock being killed. There two cows
belonging to Bridget Gentzler were
ly. The same general condition OF
crops prevails there. Many of the
farmers along the river up above the
four mile bridge are completely un-
der water and much corn will be a
total loss In that locality.
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4 IT, d
good in our cmmunity, Mr.. Lee never
shrank from doing his full duty in any
movement that had for its obje:t the
advancement Of thes interests Of the
city, or the relief of distress, here or
elsewhere.
Mr.. Lee was always high-minded and
stood for those things that were hon.
orable and Just. He was kind-heartad
and considerate Of the feelings Of
others, but withal was possessed Of q
strong character that made everything
succeed that he took hold Of.
The Commercial association hereby
expresses its sorrow in the great los
IL has sustained, and extends It's sin
cere sympathy to the bereaved fam
lily.
Resolved, That copy Of these res
buttons be spread upon the records
Of this association, and a copy be for
warded to Mrs. Lee, also that copy
be furnished the press.
Thomas D, Foster,
S. H. Harper,
John W. Neasham,
Committee.
N+t,r,,.,o rouo T,I1r, IT 1on7
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MRS. FINLEY
is SUMMONED
PROMINENT RESIDENT or SOUTH
SIDE DIES THIS MORNING AFTER
LINGERING ILLNESS.

From Saturdays Daily.
Mrs. Luella Jeffries Finley, wife of
]. H. Finley, of Richmond avenue
died at $40 o'clock this morning at
the age of 50 years.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock
Monday afternoon from the late resi-
dence, conducted by Rev. j. e. Shook
OF the Willard Street Methodist Epis-
copal church. The interment will be
made in the Ottumwa cemetery.
The deceased was born near the city
and was the daughter of the late Ben.
janin Jeffries She Is survived by
her husband, ]. H. Finley and four sis.
tiers, all of whom reside here. Mrs. w
S. Grips, Mrs. S. P. Grips, Mrs. W. w.
Cummings and Mrs. George Hatch.
The deceased was one of the best
known and most highly respected
women of the city and held in the
highest regard by large circle Of
friends.
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RAILROAD NOTES.

Burlington Fireman George Ellis is
laying off on a short vacation.
Fireman w L. Right of the Bur
lington is off duty for few days.
Fireman d. l.. Pippenger of the Bur.
lington is on a switch engine in the
yards
Brakeman B. L. Swisher OF the Bur.
lington is laying off for a few days
Burlington Conductor G. w. Ball
has reported off for one trip.
Conductor A. A. Taylor of the Bur.
lintgon has reported back to work
Night Clerk George Wright at the
Burlington yard Office was off duty last
night Henry Downey, the day call
boy took his place.
The smoke stack at the boiler room
of the Burlington round house was
blown down at o'clock this morning
during the heavy wind and rain storm
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EAST END ITEMS.

= =
From Saturdays Daily.
Henry Faber of the Packinghouse
who has been Ill for the past six
months is improving.
Peter Santeen of Salem, and old
employ of John Morrell & Co., who has
been in Salem for the past four years
returned to his old place on the
cutting floor last Monday.
Rev. w. H. HORNED who has been In
Austin. Mimi, since July 4 returned
home Monday
Mrs. A. A. Lewis and her sister-in.
law, Mrs. McCloskey, were visiting in
Peoria part Of this week.
Charles Wright weighmaster In
local room at the packiaghouse was
taken home yesterday morning
Miss Ruth q. Beyers of Pittsburg,
Pa, Is here visiting at the home Of her
aunt, Mrs. w. H. HORNED.
VIM. Stlnson, manager of the Open
door Mission. was in Des Moines last
Wednesday and Thursday.
DR. Suit, vetinary government in
spector of Burlington, was here on.
business Thursday. DR.. Suit was sta
toned here for long time but was
transferred to Burlington a few
months ago
oliver Lake Of Lincoln. Neb.. was
here to spend a few days with his
brother WISELY Lake. Mr.. Lake was
an employee here for years.
Arthur Morrison who Is foreman
at the John Morrell & Co., branch
house in Boston was here on a little
visit last Monday.
Ben Jennings of the engineer night
force at the packing house was badly
injured on the left foot Sunday night.
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"A BLOOMFIELD
MAN SUICIDES

Bloomfield July 21-Hon. James
Taylor, one Of the best known law
yers in this section of the state, com
mitted suicide yesterday at San Diego,
Cal, where he had gone for his health
The news was received here yester.
day in an Associated Press dispatch
the advices saying that he ended his
life by taking carbolic acid. The body
will be brought home for burial.
Mr.. Taylor was one of the most
prominent men in Davis county. Over
q. year ago be went west in an effort
to regain his lost health. At San
Diego he set up law Office to divert
his mind from his illness. His wife
and family still live here. The Tay.
lors are wealthy and socially promin-
ent James Taylor's father being a
pioneer banker of Davis county.
Celebrate First Anniversary.
Bloomfield Wednesday evening,
July IS, being the first wedding ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs Harry Burch-
EFT, company of thirty two of their
friends were entertained at their
home. Suspended from the chande-
Tiers and arch ways and caught to diff
ferent points in the rooms were red
and white cupids Of various sizes
while the dining room was artistically
decorated with red hearts and red and
white candles. The decorated scheme
Of red and white was further carried
out in the buffet luncheon served tive
latter part Of the evening. Music by
Miss Maude Dabney was very mucn
enjoyed by the guests and the vocal
solos by Mrs. Blanche Dabney were
also very pleasing. Some very pretty
and useful presents appropriate for a
cotton wedding we're received by the
host and hostess.
John Senseny of Broken Bow, Neb,
passed through Bloomfield Wednesday
on his way to West Grove, where his
mother Is very ILL.,
Curtis Phillips returned Thursday
from Moravia. where he has been Wis
iting his aunt, Mrs. Ruby Fillmont.
Albert Senseny of Lancaster, Mo-,
was in Bloomfield Wednesday on bust
ness.
Brown Burgess and wife Of Hous-
ton. Texas. are visiting at the John
Curl and Brgess home in this city.
Mrs. Rachel Thorne of Washington
Ia. arrived Thursday for a visit with
her sister, Mrs. w. H Miller.
Milt Harris of West Grove was in
Bloomfield on business Thursday.
Jacob Shontz of Burlington was fr
Bloomfield Wednesday and Thursday.
Clay Grant of Billings, Mont. ar
rived Thursday for visit with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Grant
northeast of town.
George Weiney of Milton spent
wednesday at the George Dunn home
in this city.
The Whist club met Wednesda,
evening with Mrs. o. D. Wray as host
ess. ]. R. Wallace carried off the frs
prize while the consolation prize was
awarded Mrs. Fanny Cook. The even.
ing was much enjoyed by those pres
ent.
Miss Jennie Ferguson and mother
left Thursday for visit at the Ed
Chapman home in Bonaparte
Miss Eva Tonic, who has been {
guest at the H. c. Taylor home nea
Pulaski is spending a week at thu
Davies home in this city Miss Tru
has accepted a position as instructo
Of music in the school at Bowlin,
Green, Ind for the coming year. Mis-
True is the possessor of rare musica
ability and they are fortunate in Sc
curing her services.
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any section Of this country" was force.
full, and his eulogy Of former Governor
Steunenberg eloquent in the extreme,
Mr.. Hawley described Orchards story
as truthful not only because of the
manner in which it was told, but be-
cause it had been corroborated in ev-
cry important detail.
Then. when he found reason for the
confession in the conscience Of tho
criminal stirred by memories of hap
pv boyhood in q virtuous home there
was waver Of emotion in the plead
er's voice and more than a suspicion
of tears among the audience.
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Commercial Association Expresses
Regret at Eeath of Its Late Presl-
dent. A, w, Lee.

A meeting of the directors of the
Commercial Association was called
for the purpose of taking action re-
garding the death of A. w. Lee. and
The following resolutions were passed.:
Resolved, That in the pass.
ing away of MT. A. w. Lee,
cur association has suffered
a severe loss. The revival of Its
work and life for the good of the BUSH
ness interests Of our city. was largely
due to Mr.. Lee, its president, who with
so much activity and self-sacrifice
made 1t possible for the association TIC
resume its position as a factor for
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ottumwa, Iowa. July It. 1907.
Asthma sufferers Should Know This

Asthma Sufferers Should Know This.
Foley's Honey and Tar has cured
many cases of asthma that were con-
sidered hopeless. Mrs Adolph Bues.
ing, FOL West Third street, Davenport,
Iowa, writes: IA severe cold contract
ed twelve years ago was neglected I'M
til 1T finally grew into asthma. The
best medical skill available could not
give me more than temporary relief
Foley's Honey and Tar was recon-
mended and one fifty cent bottle en-.
ttrely cured me Of asthma which had
been growing on me for twelve years
II L had taken it at the start would
have been saved years Of suffering
Clark's Drug Store.
Swenson's Drug Store.
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PAINTER FIRED; MEN STRIKE.

Davenport, July 2o.--Three hundred
car workers at the Rock Island shops
here and at Silvis, H., are on strike
and vote has been taken authorizing
a strike of the shopmen on the whole
Rock Island system If a painter dis
charged at Silvis some weeks ago is
not reinstated. The painter was dis
charged because he is reported to have
removed his jumper and overalls be-
fore the whistle blew.
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Real Estate Transfers.

Matthews, Stewart and wife, to
Buxton Saw. bank. lot IA. Leighton &
Bannister add ottumwa-s475.
Moffatt, Jos. and wife to Thomas
Bailey, 21s acres in NV. ". sec. 31-72-
$3.50.
Green. Carrie R. and H. z. to Peo-
pies B. & S. Assn, part lots II and
IS, Schworm Park add. ottumwa--
$500.
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EXPRESS COMPANIES LOSE.
Omaha Federal Judge Denies Them
Injunction to Prevent State
c..., p.a,,ct,. D,A~
From Reducing Rate

Omaha, July 2o.-Federal Judge
Munger today declined to issue as
prayed for by five express companies
an injunction restraining the state rail
way commission from the enforce
ment of the law passed by the legis-
lature reducing the express rates N
Nebraska 25 per cent from tho scheo-
ule of January /. 1907.
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Makes the Liver LIVELY

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup gives
permanent relief in cases Of habitual
constipation as it stimulates the liver
and restores the natural action Of the
bowels without irritating these organs
like pills or ordinary fcathartics. Does
not nauseate or grippe and is mild and
pleasant to take. Remember the
name Orino and refuse substitutes.
Clark's Drug Store.
Swenson's Drug Store.
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Oats and Barley in Vicinity Of
ottumwa, Almost Ready to
Harvest, Blown Down and
May be Lost
RIVER RISING AGAIN
ONE INCH AN HOUR
Storm Last Night One Of Most
Severe in Years-Trees Torn
UP by Roots and Much
Property Damaged

From Saturdays Daily.
The report was current about
the streets today that an earth
tremor was noticeable during the
electric storm early this morning.
Many residents claimed their
houses rocked in manner that
could not have been caused by
the high wind.
Shock at Fl. Madison.
A distinct earthquake shock was
felt here at o'clock this morn
ing. lasting a few seconds. No
one was injured and there was no
property damage.
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Terrific Storm at Des MoInes.

Des Moines. July 2o,-(specIaI.)-
The storm here last night was ter
rifle and considerable damage result.
ed. The total rainfall since midnight
was 2.41 inches. The river has risen
ten inches In the last twelve hours
and Is still climbing steadily. the
rain has stopped.
EddyviIe, July 2o.-(speciaI)-Re-
the river fell two feet here but is now
rapidly climbing up again, due to the
heavy rain of last night. Two and one
half inches Of rain fell and It rained
steadily this morning. The river be-
gan rising at S o'clock this morning
and has risen six inches since then.
Six Inches in 80 Minutes.
keosauqua, July 2o.-(Special. =
| al o'cIock)-The Des Moines river
here has risen six inches in the las:
80 minutes due to the heavy rains
northwest Of here. The river fell 4
foot during the night and at o'clock
this morning again became stationary
Merchants are moving goods from
easements and all residents are NOV
ing out Of the IowIands in this vIcin-
ity. The river Is beginning to leave
Its banks in places.
At two. o'clock this afternoon the
river stands at eleven feet, one inch,
and is rising steadily at the rate Of
one inch an hour. During the night
the gauge fell to ten feet, six inches
but the increase set in shortly after
working hours this morning. Mer-
chants and wholesalers on Main and
Commercial streets are clearing their
cellars of merchandise in fear of a
flood. Six families moved out Of Cen
trail addition yesterday and several
more are packing their goods in or
der to leave on short notice providing
the rise still continues. On Mechanic
and Sherman streets IN the west end
and around many dwellings in the
lowlands south of West Second street
in and beyond Gravestown the water
stands many places one foot deep OF
more. No damage to railroad traffic
has occurred as yet. Twelve feet, six
inches on the guage is regarded as the
/ danger line Of general flood and II
that point is reached Central addition
will be inundated.
Much Grain Damaged.
/ While nearly every portion both II
the residence and business districts
/ of Ottumwa show marked signs of ths
electric, rain, hail and wind storm
which visited the city last night, the
worst damage in this locality is e
the farmers.
South of the city, corn, oats ant
barley have suffered. The worst loss
will ensue because many of the fields
are so wet and soft that it will be i'm
possible to get in them with team
to harvest the grain in time to saw
it.
Much corn was blown down bu
the farmers think that the bulk o
this will straighten IN time, providing
the rains do not continue too heavily
North of Ottumwa practically thu
same conditions exist on the farms
| Some of the older corn was broker
off but most Of it is only blown dow
and will straighten up. There also
! it is the small grain that will be
loss to many of the farmers. Barle
especially will be a severe loss a
much of the crop was ripe for cutting
land it will now be impossible to en-
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Rainfall Last Night.
River Stages.

IL o'clock yesterday noon-11
feet, inches.
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon
IL feet, 4 inches.
6 o'clock last night-11 feet,
Z O'clock this morning-10 feet,
6 inches.
u o'clock today-1o feet, II
inches.
2 o'clock today-11 feet, 1 inch.
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2-CENT FARE
ON ALL ROADS
MILWAUKEE, AND WABASH ROADS
GIVE LOW INTERSTATE RATES
FOLLOWING BURLINGTON An
NoUNcEMENT

Beginning at 10 o'clock last night
the two cent rate for interstate sravei
to points in Illinois. Missouri and Iowa
won't into effect. This makes an even
rate between all of the roads entering
here No co::ipons have as yet been
issued and the rate is confined to each
few Of the leading stations now Is:
Chicago ..... -. ......... $5.b2
st. Louis ~. -. -. -. ...... 5.l5
Kansas City -. -. >. $50. 4.25
Davenport ..s... -. ..... 2.1S
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Broken Backs

Everyone in Ottumwa who thinks
Chiropraetic is graft is invited to
visit our Office and investigate our
work
Anyone who has seen broken back"
individuals carried from our Office on
stretchers has seen that which no lfv
ing person has ever seen. THE dog
that is hit is the one that bowls"
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Salem, Mich. July 2o.-At 1880
o'clock the twenty ninth body had
been recovered from the wreck
and such progress was made by
the wreckers that they said 1t was
improbable that any more bodies
would be found. Many Of the in
juried, however, are in very
critical condition and it is feared
the death list will be between IS
and 40.