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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-12
MOTHER BLACRENS
DEAD SONS NAME
TO SAVE Her BOY
PARENT WINS AcoUITTAL FOR
LAD CONVICTED OF Staying
BROTHER, BY BRANDING LAT
TER A BULLY

Chicago, Oct, 10.-Michael Casey,
murderer of his elder brother, John
Casey, was acquitted by jury in
Judge Kersten's court late yesterday
afternoon. A dramatic recital by
Mrs. Margaret Brennan, the mother OF
the men, who denounced her dead son
as a drunkard and bully and showed
on her face the marks of his brutality,
won the freedom of the young son, for
whom the state had demanded the
death penalty
Mrs. Brennan first told the story OF
the death struggle of the men in the
parlor Of her home, 108 North Clare
mont avenue, last May. Then she
was asked to describe the dead mans
character.
In voice scarcely audible she told
of many quarrels of her sons.
John was big and strong and al
ways bullied his brother" she said.
"He could beat him, and often did.
Often he came home drunk and would
demand money of me. If he didn't
get it he would strike me-
Had he struck you recently?"
queried Attorney Bowen.
Shows Mark or Wound.
The aged woman faced the jurors
and threw back her heavy veil. Stamp
ed wildly across the forehead and
down into her wrinkled cheek was the
mark of a recently healed scar.
HE struck me across the face with
an iron bar from this very talking
machine they were quarreling about" "
she said. '.The doctor took eight
stitches in the wound. Another time
he knocked me down and kicked me,
breaking three Of my ribs. He left
me lying unconscious all night with
out calling DOCTOR
The prisoner smiled placidly as the
mother told the story. A severe cross
examination by Assistant States At
torney Short could not shake her teSti-
mony.
UphoIds Sons Plea
she corroborated the story of the
prisoner, who testified that his brother
had attacked him with knife, by de-
claring she found pearl-handled
knife on the stairs leading to the ply.
sician's Office where the dying man
was taken.
The defendant testified that he fire
quently had been assaulted by his
elder brother.
"One night he sat outside my bed
room door all night with shotgun
| swearing he would kill me when
came out he said. when he fell
asleep l sneaked out and got away
He told the story of the killing anc
admitted unconcernedly that he hat
gone to near by saloon for a pail o
beer few minutes after slashing the
| throat of his brother
Casey repudiated the first story o
the murder as told by him to the 20
lice officials in the West Chicago ave
nue. station He said he had beef
frightened by the presence Of man.
policemen and their volleys of ques
TONS
Attacks Mothers Motive.
In his speech to the jury the assist
ant states attorney declared that To
mother had willfully maligned tn
character of her dead son to save tn
living boy from the gallows or tn
penitentiary He declared that tn
defendant had been the aggressor i
all the brawl and that the victim ha
been unarmed when attacked.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-12
Obituary
P. 3. Murphy.

Born in the county of Wexford in
Ireland, February IA, 1916, Patrick
B. Murphy came to this country with
his parents and located for a time.
near Niagara, N. Y. but shortly after
wards went to Milwaukee, Wis.,where
the family settled. 1t was in Milwa,l.
kee that Mr.. Murphy received his ed
ucation, grew into manhood and was
married to Miss Mary Hill, who pre-
coded him In death about fifteen years
ago.
In>1S72 he came to Ottumwa and
was employed for several years as a
conductor on the Burlington road.
Leaving the service of the railroad
he engaged in the grocery business
at $40 East Main street. where he
resided in a dwelling erected for him
by the late P. @. Ballingall. While
living there he was elected alderman
from the first ward serving In 1880
and 1881 Leaving the, grocery bust.
ness he engaged in the hotel business
operating the Milwaukee house on
South Green street. Later he built
a hotel near the Milwaukee Junction,
abandoning the old house for the new
one where he continued to operate a
hotel until about ten years ago. Then
he sold out his hotel business and
for time engaged in the undertaking
business on West Second street.
Retiring from active business pur.
suits Mr. Murphy served for four
years as assistant to M McInerny as
street commissioner. He was with
the Milwaukee railroad at the time
of his last illness.
P. B. Murphy was ever an ardent
Irishman and was prominent in Irish
lied the A. o. H.. in this city. He
was always identified with the work
ings of the order and was one of the
best known and most highly respect.
cd members throughout the state H..
was also identified with the Court of
Honor.
Mr.. Murphy was ever a fervent and
practical member of the Catholic
church and identified with its growth
in this city. He was a man of kindly
heart, pleasant disposition and had
numerous friends He was Joined in
marriage June %, 1898 to Miss Mary
Lawler and was always a devoted
husband, an upright man. faithful
friend and patriotic citizen. He was
Identified with the democratic party
IN politics, always taking an active
part in political affairs. He is sur
viyed by his wife, Mrs. Mary Murphy
ard two brothers, John and Nicholas
Murphy of Milwaukee and many
friends who deeply feel his loss
Contributed.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-08-29

Philadelphia, Aug. 29-An infer nal machine, addressed to Secre- tary of the Treasury Cortelyou, ex- ploded while passing through the cancelling machine in the Nice town substation. Clerk Roberts. who was operating the machine, was so badly burned that he was removed to the hospital. An in- vestigation developed the fact that the machine was mailed from the Italian quarter of the city. and if the package had been delivered and opened, it would have wrecked Cortelyou's office and killed all those in ii.
 New York, Aug. 29-President Small has called out all the opera tors in the offices of the bankers and brokers throughout the coun- try. It is reported that one-half of the $2,0OO,OOO fund which the union has will be devoted to agi- tation for the government owner ship of all telegraph lines through out the country.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-08-29
PLATFORM Alaska Home Railway. Valdez
 To Interior

Iype-Nnrrow gauge 30 ib. rails Construction-The most speedy and
 economical possible. Power electricity generated by water
 falls. Capltalization-Sl0, per mile of com
 pleted road. Shares-Sl O0 each to be full paid and
 inaccessible. Directors-To be elected direct by
 majority of stockholders. Policy Lowest possible freight rates
 and fares. Object-Legitimat development of
 Alaskas' resources for Alaskaus. Operation-In the peoples interests. No promotion shares No bonds or other indebtedness. No high salaried officials Equal rights to all stockholders No free passes or rebates. Freight and passenger rates same to all. Utmost publicity in corporate affairs Weekly public audit of all accounts. Books always open to inspection. Supplies and equipment purchased
 direct. All bills discounted by spot cash. Weekly publication of financial con.
 dition. Weekly publication of list of stock
 holders No commissions on stock sales. No construction profits No graft or ncompetence tolerated Of Alaska, by Alaska, for Alaska square deal to all
 HENRY D. REYNOLDS, Trustee. Valdez, Alaska, Aug. 18th. 1907
The Alaska prospector., 1907-08-29
Claims Indemnity

Washington, Aug. 29-The Jap anese ambassador here has pre- sented claims for indemnity for the killing of the five Japanese poach- CTS at the Pribilof islands year ago. The demand will be refused. 1t is believed in official circles that the ssdemand is only an excuse to increase the animosity of the Jap anese toward the United states.
 Seattle, Aug. 29-John w. Ray mond, an Alaskan, is suing his wife for a diverse, claiming that she has committed indiscretions in the dance halls. Mrs Raymond has been enjoined by the court froml ldisposing of property valued at $1OO,OOO, located here and in Alaska.
 San Francisco, Aug. 29-The testimony in the Glass trial, which Is now on, shows that $5O,OOO was paid in the Home Telephone fran chise case.
 Alaska Home Restaurant-bestp place in city to eat
The Alaska prospector., 1907-08-29
NOTICE.

today:
 NOTICE.
 The Alaska Home Railway Company, It's agents, attorneys and em ployees, and IL. D. Reynolds, Trustee, and his agents. attorneys and employees:
 You are hereby notified, that you and each of you are forbidden to occuty. enter upon, take possession of, or in any manner trespass upon the lands, premises, right of way or grade. owned. occupied, or In possession of the Cop per River & Northwestern Railway Company, private corporation: and you are further hereby notified, that any infringement or violation of this order, will be prosecuted according to law.
 You and each of you are also hereby notified, that the lands, right of way or grade upon which this notice Is posted are owned, occupied, and iu the lawful possession of the said Copper River &, Northwestern Railway Company. Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 18th. day of August, 1907.
 Copper River & Northwest Railway Go.
 After an unaccountable delay the trust today makes its appearance with it's first feeble display of it's familiar tactics Anything to tie up the country and obstruct progress seems to be it's highest and holiest aim. This time it is too late. The Alaska Home Railway is going to be constructed Any attempt to interfere with it's pco- gress or increase the expense to the citizens of Valdez who are building fhis absolute necessity, a road to the interior must result in failure The outfit which will do nothing itse.f aud tries to prevent anyone else from do- ing anything, has 10 place in Alaska f the trust attempts to obstruct the patriotic and honest efforts of the people of Valdez, it will encounter and engender that enmity, which will work it's overturn in this com munity.
 NOTICE.
 To the men working for the Alaska Home Railway You are working for the people of Alaska who will protect you Pay no attention to the trust or any of it's schemes to block progress. The citizens of Valdez are standing back of you. H. D. Reynolds, Trustee
The Alaska prospector., 1907-08-29

Pittsburg, Aug. 29-A lion es- capped from Luna Park yesterday and attacked a Mrs. Houk. Po- liceman Sheridan fired twenty shots at the beast. and rescued the woman after a hard fight Of half an hour. Several other officers who were in the vicinity during this time remained at a safe dis tance.
 Washington, Aug. 29-The navy department has been advised that there is danger of the Japanese seal poachers raiding more Alaskan vil- lagcs, and the department is pre-. pairing to dispatch a gunboat at once.
 Washington, Aug. 29-The navy department has announced an n- crease in the pay of men in the lower grades of the service ten per cent. and in the higher gra les twenty-five per cent.
 Sunnyside, Aug. 292Alienists have examined Nicholi, the anti saloon man, whose mysterious dis appearance some time ago was the cause of considerable excitemen&, and find him of sound mind. His eccentric actions have earned him the antagonism of nearly the eng tire community.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-08-29

Full line American Lady corsats at Cameron Suit & Skirt Go.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-08-29
The Trust Squirms.

The following circulars were posted today:
The Alaska prospector., 1907-08-29

Alaska Home Restaurant-best place in city to eat
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09

body and pronounced death due to sui
eide by drinking prussic acid. lie gave
permission for burial.
Thousands of the graduates OF the pub
lie schools of Providence have pissed un-
der Miss Dodge's instruction I'm almost
every one of the studies I'm the curricu-
lum for the past 81 years. She was high
ly regarded. by both her pupils and her
associates. as a teacher of unusual ver-
satility and thoroughness.
In the earlier years OF her work she
had taught such diversified subjects as
Latin and mathematics, physical science
and English literature. In the immediate
past she had devoted her attention to the
last named study with conspicuous sue
cess
For the past several years she had been
first assistant at the Hope street high
school.
Miss Dodge was in her 10Th year, and
bad been teacher In the city schools
ever she was IS. She was born in Sa-
lem, Mass, and at the age OF was
brought TO this city. She is a cousin OF
Mrs. Richard p. Comstock. Miss Dodge
was kinswoman OF the late Major Ben
Perley Poore. whom she assisted In his
literary work In the evening OF his life.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
MISS ELLEN DODGE
TAKES Her OWN LIFE
Suffering From Nervous Breakdown One OF the Best Known
and Popular Teachers of the City, Takes Pussc Acid at
Her Boarding Place Angel Stree-Mide Circle of Friends
Are Shocked and Grieved at Her Rash Act.

Miss Ellen Dodge, one OF the best
known and popular public school teachers
OF this city, committed suicide last night
by taking prussic acid at her boarding
place. 127 Angel street
Miss Dodge was undoubtedly prompted
TO end her life because OF her suffering
from nervous breakdown.
At the end OF the school year I'm June
Miss Dodge had lately complained OF the
nervous strain occasioned by her work.
and sought rest both at Newport and
at Narragansett Pier. but despite the aid
OF the best available medical skill, her
health contiued to grow worse. and the
symptoms OF a complete nervous collapse
became apparent.
Last evening Miss Dodge retired TO her
room in an apparently usual frame of
mind. but shortly before 10 o'clock some
of her fellow boarders heard sounds OF
distress I'm her apartment and sought
without success to gain admission to the
room.
When the door was broken in, Miss
Dodge was found lying upon her bed fully
dressed and IN Intense agony. An empty
bottle which had contained prussic acid
was beside her told the story.
Medical Examiner Perkins, viewed the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
MISSIONARIES
IN PERSIA ARE
STILL SAFE

Washington. July 9.-At the instance of
American friends OF the missionaries in
Persia, and particularly OF the teachers OF
the American school at Urumiah, the
state department has requested Ambas-
sador Leishman at Constantinople to make
inquiry as TO their safety.
Yesterday a cablegram was received
from the ambassador stating that he had
been assured by the sublime porte that
all possible measures would be taken to
safeguard American interests in the ter
ritory In dispute between Turkey and
Persia, and orders to that effect had been
telegraphed to the Turkish military COM
manders.
Mr.. Leishman thought II unlikely that
Urumiah would be invaded by the Turks,
for the reason that II is outside of the
disputed zone, and the Turks have been
given strict orders to confne themselves
to their own side of the line and keep
out OF Persia. He also reports the pres
ence of marauding bands OF Kurds, and
that revolutionary parties with arms are
adding to the disturbed conditions. The
Persian government has very little con-
troll OF the situation and seems unable
TO preserve order. There appears to be no
danger OF Turkish attacks upon Ameri-
cans.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
S|AMESE KING
IS THE GUEST
Of KAISER

Berlin, Aug. Skiing Chulalongkorn
will leave Berlin today for Cassel, where
he will be the guest of the German en-
peror and empress.
Stories of the extravaganza of the ST.
amese king continue to excite and amuse
Berlin. 1t is considered certain that he
has bought 100000 worth of diamonds
and gold and sllverware. Two gold SER
vices among the selections cost $500, 900
each.
The king is occupying nearly the entire
floor of one OF the principal hotels. sew
eral apartments OF which have been given
up TO an exhibition OF the Jewels and pre-
cious metal work which were brought
here from London, Paris and elsewhere by
dealers expecting TO sell most of the
wares. and who were rewarded for their
enterprise. as the king took about half OF
all that was offered to him.
His majesty has shown unusual interest
in the dispatches, I'm the newspapers re-
ferrlng TO the delimitation OF the frontier
of Siam and Cambodia and received with
extreme consideration the newspaper rep
resentative wSo brought him intelligence
on the subject and who arranged for a
news service from the Slamese capital
during the kings sojourn in Germany.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
Gen. RUssELL's
INFORMATION
As TO TRUSTS

Washington. Aug. s.-Concerning fire.
quent requests at the department OF
justice as to information OF prosecutions
OF alleged trusts and railroads. Acting
Attorney General Russell said today:
II am daily answering inquiries which
indicate that all kinds OF unfounded
rumors are afloat concerning investiga-
tions and intended antitrust suits and
prosecutions by this department. For
tunately or unfortunately the depart
Is quite unable to do one-tenth as much
work as II is supposed to be doing.
II understand that some of these
rumors have been caused by Judge
Landis' fine and troubles between the
railroad and the states. In Michi-
gan. Alabama, and elsewhere,-particu'
larly over the state laws reducing rates.
SO far as the fine is concerned. IL may
have operated To convince investors that
such part OF their dividends as come
from rebating and other illegal prac-
tees will be less certain In the future.
AS for the state railroad rates and con-
troversies. possibly some dividends have
been swelled by exorbitant local rates.
My own view is that whether a lower
rate will lessen dividends or increase
them by increasing travel and shipments
is chiefly -raatter-af- HPef4H4ef4+7-f-prc--
sumo IL was upon being convinced OF
this that some OF the railroads aban-
doned their preliminary injunction OF
state laws and authority as of doubtful
legality. even II n permanent Injunction
shall he properly upheld upon full proof
and after some little time for expert
ment
1T would doubtless be the policy OF
this department to aid in the speedy de-
termination of all the questions involved
in the railroad rates controversy by the
supreme court and in that high tribunal,
the rights OF all will be safe and soon
settled. When the department shall have
continued "A while longer enforcing the
laws against rebating and restraints and
monopolies of trade. the result cannot
fail TO be a sounder and less tainted
prosperity"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
REAR-END CRASH
Due To MEDDL|NG
WITH A|R BREAK

There was a rear-end crash early last
evening between two cars of the Taunton
and Pawtucket Street Railway company
at Briggs Corner. Attleboro. due, II Is al
legged, TO tampering with the air valve by
some passenger on the second car. AS a
result eight persons were seriously In
iured and about dozen others shaken up
and bruised.
Both cars were loaded to their fullest
capacity and bound for Talaquega Park.
That no deaths were caused and that so
few were hurt is considered almost mirac-
ulous by those who were on board the two
cars. None OF the injured, II is believed,
will die.
The disaster occurred on a slight curve
about 100 yards from Briggs Corner, 49,
the cars figuring in the smash were two
OF three dispatched from Attleboro at
30 o'clock for the park. The cars con-
tanned nearly 100 passengers apiece.
REAR-END CRASH.
The first of the cars stopped just around
the curve to allow passenger TO alight.
Nothing was thought of the approach OF
the second car, as IL seemed to be under
control. but with a crash the second car
smashed into the rear end of the first
bloomer and the rear platform OF the
first car proved the means of the injury
of nearly all those seriously hurt.
According to General Manager Ralph.
who was early on the scene OF the accl-
dent. some passenger had turned the air
valve on the rear end OF the second car,
so that when the brakes were applied by
James Pond, the motorman, they refused
to work.
THE INJURED ATTLEBOREANS.
Miss Laura Anthony, 35 North Main
street. Head and knees badly cut ana
severe nervous shock.
Miss Valerie wetherell. 1N Bank street.
Bruises and nervous shock
Miss Sadie Wetherell. 1O Bank street.
Right foot bruised and ankle badly
sprained.
Mrs William Bacon, Is Capron street,
Knee and elbow sprained numerous
bruises and severe nervous shock.
william Bacon, 15 Capron street. Back
sprained and numerous bruises
Louis slattery. 81 North avenue. Foot
hurt and numerous bruises.
Miss Mary Slattery 81 North avenue.
Back badly sprained
Miss Sadie Wetherelrs foot was caught
underneath the dasher and she was held
a prisoner for several minutes IL was
feared that her foot was crushed. but
an examination showed that no bones
were broken.
Miss Laura Anthony, who sat on the
emu OF tne 'front.' seat, was tnro"n ihto
the road by the force OF the collision.
She received a severe scalp wound and
numerous bruises about the body.
Mrs. william Bacon was one OF the most
seriously injured. She was seated about
the middle OF the car and was thrown
against the seat ahead with great force.
Her left elbow was sprained and her knee
badly bruised.
Mrs. Bacon was removed TO the house
~ uh ah
ton until a physician arrived.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-09
.EL0P|AG COUPLE
WANTED WEDDING
kept SECRET

Francis Archibald Douglass of Los
Angles. Cal. and Miss Alcyone Young
Ross Of Beverly, Mass, were married In
this city yesterday afternoon by Rev.
Henry Bassett, rector OF the Church OF
the Epiphany, and there would have been
another wedding at the same time and
place had II not been for the age OF the
prospective bride, 1t being represented
that she had not arrived at majority.
Every precaution was taken by the first
couple to escape publicity, even to elicit
ing promises mot to tell"
Late in the afternoon hack was driven
to the Washington street entrance of the
city hall. There emerged four young peo-
pie, one of whom was dashing blonde,
daintily gowned The more attentive OF
her escorts was a manly fellow. and hand
some as men go. There remained in the
carriage another young woman whose
identity remains undisclosed
The party who entered the city hall
were Francis Archibald Douglass. q years
OF age who gave his occupation as min
ing engineer; Miss Alcyone Young Ross.
20 years of age, daughter OF Zeno c. Ross,
who she said lives in Beverly, Mass, and
Is a lawyer, w. care fOWe1S OF oii AlSeil
street, this city, and Alan c. Blanding of
ISL Angel street. The two latter are
cousins. Mr.. Powers being the son OF w.
r. Powers, who has a summer home at
harrington. and Mr.. Blanding being the
son OF William o. Blanding of Blanding
& Blanding, wholesale druggists
Mr.. Douglas and Miss Ross readily OBJ
tanned a marriage license, but II is said
that Mr.. Powers was disappointed, for he
was confronted with the requirement of
the written permit OF the parents OF the
young woman, who remained in the hack,
before he and she could obtain the COW
eted document.
Mr. Douglas asked that information
should not be communicated TO the re-
porters that he and Miss Ross had taken
out a license.
Hurriedly and overflowing with exuber-
ance the young people re-entered the hack
having first obtained from the clerk the
address of the Rev. Henry Bassett, who
lives at 405 Elmwood avenue, who made
the young couple man and wife. He also
was requested to keep their marriage
secret
As Mr. Douglass gave his residence as
Los Angeles and his occupation as that of
a mining engineer, and for the added rea-
son that he brought his bride from the
vicinity of Boston, II is thought that he is
a student at the Massachusetts, Institute
Of Technology. or possibly Harvard man.