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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
TO STAMP OUT TRAFFIC.

Washington, D. G., Aug. 30 Traf-
flc in innocent girls, lnred to the
United States from England and con
tinental Europe under promises Of lu-
crative employment, but in reality
only to be sold to keepers of ques-
tionable resorts. is to be stamped out
by the government of the United
States. The immigration bureau has
commissioned Miss Helen NJ Bulls
as inspector at Ellis Island to ques-
tion every girl landing there as to
her destination and reasons for de-
parting from Europe. Whenever cir.
cumstances admit It, the traffickers
will be vigorously prosecuted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
Eolk,a Lid spreadina.

st. Louis, Aug 30.--Unless something
is done to stem the tide of prohibition
saloons will be driven from the state
Of Missouri within the next few years.
Carter, democratic leader of Callo-
way county.
"St. Louisans have no idea of the
extent to which temperance sentiment
has grown throughout the rural dis
tricts," said Mr.. Carter yesterday.
Who Is to blame?" Beyond question.
believe, Folk is responsible for the
interests"
Carter formerly had saloon in
Fulton. which recently voted to ba-
como dry"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
SMALL FIRE
AT FAIRFIELD
LAMP ExPLoDEs IN IOWA STATE
SAVINGS BANK-UsED BE.
CAUSE GAS WAS POOR

Fairfield, Aug. so.-(special) =
The explosion Of lamb at midnisht
caused a fire in the Iowa State Saw
ings bank here, which completely
ruined the walls and burned the furni-
ture of the bank, but fortunately no
other damage was done. The bank
uses gas for Illuminating purposes
but last evening the light was SO poor
that the lamb was left burning. Bust
ness was resumed this morning as
usual.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
ONE LEGGED MAN REscuEs GIRL.
Masned Milwaukee sisnaIer candi-
date for Carnegie Medal-Rlsks
LIfs to Save Child,

Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. 30.-E. A.
McGrath, one legged station agent
at StoweIl is candidate for a Car
neRie hero medal.
Yesterday morning while sitting in
his station he was signaled that an
engine was approaching. He went out
and, looking about saw 5 year old
Emma Hanich playing on the track
McGrath hobbled up the track as fast
as he could, reaching the child, drag
ged her from the rails, and then threw
himself into the ditch just as the big
engine thundered by.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
Maurice sayers VS.. Steve Kinney.

Green Valley club of this city has ar
ranged an attractive card for it's box
ing show to be given tonight. The
wind-up will bring together Maurice
and Steve Kinney in ten-round bout.
The three preliminaries will consist
of "Bid' Wolgast VS.. KID Conley,
120 pounds; Gene McGovern VS.. jerry
Nelson. lis pounds, and Young Shark
ey VS.. Young Wilson. 10 pounds Her.
man Sharp will oficiate as referee in
all the contests.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
stuart's Son sick with Typhoid Fever

Des Moines, Aug. 3O.-Judge T. M.
Stuart Of Charlton, came to Des
Moines yesterday in response to a
message notifying him that his son
was in critical condition here. Mr..
Stuart, Jr.. was taken i'll Of typhoid
fever while participating in the recent
army maneuvers, he being member
of the Iowa national guard. His con-
dition is critical Judge Stuart's
daughter died Of typhoid fever at Char
itor q few weeks ago and now two
children of Judge Stuart are very Ill
in Charlton of the same ailment. Judge
Stuart was accompanied here yester-
day hv his son Corley Stuart, who is
his law raartner at Charitnn
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
Poster Printers in session

Cincinnati, o., Aug. 30.-Millions OF
invested capital is represented by the
Poster Printers association now in an.
nual session at the Palace Hotel In
this city. The principal work of the
meeting is to devise plans to increase
the field of the business. Members are
in attendance from many of the large
titles of the country.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
Investigation viii be Rigid.

Although there is little possibility
of learning the cause Of the collapse
as the weak point was swept away
with the sound portions OF the work,
a rigid investigation will be Instituted
with view to fixing tho responsible
ity for the accident.
Troops probably will be sent to the
scene to guard the supplies still piled
on the ground, as all material which
was to have gone into the construc.
ton undoubtedly will be subjected 20
tests to determine If they are faulty
and unfit to stand the strain to which
they would have been subjected.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
BuHalonians To
Honor Mckinley
Septemb Der Fifth

p
Buffalo, Aug. ao.-E. n. But
Ter, chairman of the Mckinley
monument commission, has an
nouncsd the program for the
dedication of the marble obelisk
In Niagara Square, September
5. Governor Hughes will be
the orator Of the day. Civil,
military, political and judicial
fonors will be paid to the muir
dered president and an interna-
tionaI character will be given
the occasion by the presenee Of
thousand Canadian troops.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
RuNyoN TELLS ON WOMAN.
Former New York Bank Cashier, Wha
stole 100000, Asks the Court for

: 81. /. : 4.
New York, Aug. 30.--Confession to
three forgeries before unknown and q
plea for leniency because he had tes-
titled against the woman he had hired
to hide him were the features Of yes-
terday's testimony by Chester B. Run
v,.n, who stole $4,000 from the Wind
sor Trust company Runyan also told
of his plans to disguise himself and
his other IDEAS for escaping justice. In
all he was on the stand the entire
dav.
Runyan's manner was not quite az
fiippant as on the day before, but he
gave the impression that he liked. the
nctortety and thought he was some
thing Of wonder. He again describ-
ed how he had counted the $79,500 in
cash before Mrs. Carter. He had con-
fidence in her, he said. Ore of the
jurors wanted to know II Runyan gave
Mrs. Carter more than $4,000 out OF
the $7s500 but he said he did not
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
AND
KING PLAN
MARRIAGE
HETRouTHAL OF NEIcE OF ED.
WARD AND SON OF WILLIAM
WILL BE DISCUSSED AT FALL
MEETING.

London, Aug. 3O.-Emporor William,
1t is understood will arriange mar
riage between his only daughter, the
Princess Victoria, age fifteen years.
and his cousin, Prince Leopold. aged
nine years. The Prince Henry OF Bat
tenberg, brother of Queen of Spain.
when he visits King Edward this fall.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
MAN SHOOTS
Girl, Then
KILLS SELF
WILLIAM DoHRER or IOWA cIrN
ANGERED AT SWEETHEART,
TRIES TO TAKE HER LIFE

Iowa City, Aug. so.-(special. -
William Dohrer, aged twenty -one
years, shot his sweetheart, Florence
Fuhrmister, aged Is, last night at the
country home of her grandfather,
Dohrer shot himself and died instant
ly. The girl is living but her con.
dition is critical.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
SONS Of St. eeoraae.

Trenton, N. j., Aug. 30.-The annual
meeting Of the New Jersey branch OF
the Sons of ST. George began in this
city today and will continue over to
morrow. Delegates we're present al
the opening from the local lodges OF
the order throughout the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
Alfonso Attends Regatta.

.Bilboa, Spain, Aug. 30.-King Alton
SO arrived today to attend the regatta
In which the American yachts that
completed for Emperor Williams cup
at Keil viii participate
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
coI Iea,ie sr,I+,, nead

Col. Leslie Smith Dead.
South Norwalk, Conn, Aug. 80-Coi
Leslie Smith. United States (retired)
died at his home here today OF heart
failure.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-31
VICTIMS NUMBER
POSSIBLY EIGHTY
With the Crash of Falling
Timbers the Scene Was
Transformed From One
Of Peace to an Infer
no Of Horror

Quebec, Aug, ,30-Less than twen-
" bodies have been recovered
from the st. Lawrence river and
many victims are crushed in
frightful manner. It is feared
number will never be found. A
great number of the dead are
americans brought here by the
Phoenix Bridge Co., from Phoenix
vile, Pa. which had contract for
iron work on the structure. Boats
this morning discovered two bod.
les under water in the wreck. 1t is
impossible to reach them until the
tide goes out. The authorities are
making an Investigation to f1x the
responsibility.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
In Jim's Former Home.

Hudson Hudsonite: Jim Wells,
Ii Of the whitest men that ever
lived in South Dakota, has been
appointed postmaster at Mitchell. No
finer fellow than Jim is alive today
and we most emphatically say amen
to what Bro. Beck of the Harris
burgh journal says about him:
~. f. Wells, Jim, as we used to
call him, has been appointed post
master of Mitchell. Mr.. Wells is a
former resident of Dayton township,
and is a brother of Charley Wells and
a cousin 10 Ab. Wells. We remem-
ber we'll The time in the. early days,
when Az. tiddled and jim danced
when it vas the custom to have
social parties at neighbours houses.
Now lie IS n OF the big chiefs. and
all Of his old friends rejoice, for no
better lad ever stepped into a post
masterShip."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
GOT MONEY FROM HOME
Landrann Received Sufficient Money
From Missouri Relatives to
Paw IN F~oroerias.
Pay up F]orgeries.

The Mitchell National and the First
National banks will not lose any
money as the result Of the forgerles
which we've committd by Lonnie
Landrann. Landrann had made an
appeal to his relatives in Missouri
for some money to pay up for the
forgeries that he had committed and
late Saturday afternoon the relatives
came to the rescue and sent him by
wire Sl75, which paid up what checks
he had forged and left him a little
balance. Both banks were REIN
bursed for the sums extracted from
them or the forged checks.
This however, does not clear the
young man from the charge of forgery
which still hangs over him, and
doubtless his case will come at the
regular term of court, which begins
tomorrow. Landrann is a young
fellow, a little over 81 years Of age,
and has made an early start along
the road which leads to the peni-
Tertiary. 1t is reported on pretty
good authority that lie lost a portion
OF the money at the gambling table.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26

his college course in another institu-
tlon than tue one from which be
graduated, and 1t possible that be
may not teach at all next year.
Prof. BRECKENRIDGE during the
few years that he has been associated
with Mitchell's schools, has dem
onstrated his adaptability to the
profession OF teaching and has made
d marked success of his work.
Whether as equally as good a man can
be secured for the same salary or
whether the boarG can see its way to
give him an increase of salary at it's
meeting uext Friday evening are
two questions it will have to settle.
Prot. Breckenridge says he does not
want to appear arbitrary in the situ-
alton. but that he is simply looking
out for his interests in the matter.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
CONTRACT GOES TO KINGS
Local Contractor Was Awarded Cor.
tract to Build the Western
National Bank Building.

The officers Of the Western Nation
al bank opened the bids Monday
evening for the construction of their
new bank building. The conference
was continued until Tuesday
when the contract was awarded to
a. j. Kings OF this city, at a price
approximating $40, 900. Other bidders
were: i. I. Houx, Sioux City, II,
x. Hafsos, Aberdeen, and A. j..
Garner, Madison.
The work will commence May LIST
in tearing down the present bulldog
on the site. The Lew building will
he four stories high ane basement,
the dimensions OF which will be
5Oxl42 feet.
The first floor will be OF Portage
entry stone, rock faced, and the
other three floors will be OF pressed
brick.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
Edward Johnson, the Tenor Soloist,
who will appear with the Thomas
Orchestra.

the head Of cello soloists, are with
the orchestra. -Four singers OF high
reputation also accompany the
orchestra and, aside from the con-
certs Monday evening and Tuesday
afternoon, they will be heard in
1.-The Messiah" which will be rem
dered by a chorus OF 100 :.voices made
up of University singers and those
from the city, under The direction
Of Prof. Emory Hobson. The SOLO
lists are Mrs. Ryder-Kelsey. soprano,
Miss Janet Spencer, contralto, Her
belt W%itherspoon, basso, and Ed
ward johnson, tenor. These artists
will sing the solo parts in 1.-The Mes
siah,' and will add to the music
materially.
The Thomas Orchestra will not
appear in any other town in South
Dakota this season, nor will it ap-
pear in Sioux City at this time of
the year, consequently the music
lovers Of the state will have the
privilege Of coming to Mitchell to
hear this grand orchestra.
On the two days following the
music festival, the Intel-C Collegiate
Athletic and Oratorical associations
will assemble in Mitchell for two
DAYS Of athletics and oratorv. Six
colleges will be represented in the
athletic events and five in the contest
OF oratory. These two days will be
foil of interest every moment.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
WILL IT KILL TREES?
New Process of Coal Saving May
Possibly Damage Trees and

Some weeks ago the newspapers
securing a patent for his secret
mixture which would burn coal ashes
so that nothing was left but a
cindef, resulting In a great saving OF
fuel. Now we are Informed that the
scientists have discovered that this
mixture consists Of n pound of
common salt, two ounces OF oxalic
acid, water n gallon, mixed and
moistened with the above a mass
containing n part coal and three
parts ashes. This fuel is said to be
more valuable than pure coal. Some
of US remember that twenty years
ago we we're advised to mix ten
pounds of common salt with one ton
Of common coal, and the result
would be an increased heating value
OF one-third. Soon after this the
scientists informed US that from the
burning of the above fuel there re-
suited a poisonous gas which was
destructive of shade trees and lawns.
What we desire the scientists now
to tell US is whether the burning OF
this mixture will result in a like
destruction. 1t is also said the
burning Of this mixture will result
in eliminating the smoke nuisance,
and in that case we would not have
to impeach the places in town where
immense volumes of smoke float over
the CITY.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
is CHARGED WITH FORGERY
Lonnie Landrann Used the Name o
Robert Fleenor to Raise a
Pile of Money.

This morning Lonnie L%andrann, a
painter, waived examination on--tbe
charge of forgery and was bound over
to the term of circuit court in the
sum of $500.
1t was dicovered in the Mitchell
National bank by Cashier Patton
yesterday that there was something
wrong in a check issued with the
signature of Robert Fleenor, and on
going to Mr.. EIeenor with it, he
stated that he had not--issued the
check. Further inquiry brought to
light that Lonnie Landrann-..had
cashed the check at the First Nat
lonal bank, although drawn on the
Mitchell National, where Mr.. Flee
nor had his money deposited .----Cash-
Ter Patton and Cashier WEIGH started
out TO hunt up LandraMn and. after
finding him they went to Mitchell
National, where he was confronted
with a number of checks to which
he had signed the name of Robert
Fleenor. President Smith asked for
an explanation from Landrann and
it was impossible for him to make
one, but stated that he would make
1t right with Fleenor If eiven.the
chance, but couldn't say just how
be would raise the money.
Landrann has been issuing these
forged checks it seems since early
In March and so clever was Flee
nor's writing initiated that it Vas
not detected, and the discovery was
brought about by Landrann's making
a mistake in the last check he drew
in the amount Of money indicated in
the body of the check and the
figures. The various checks he drew
amounted to about $3.50.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26

ing disposition vas made: W. j.
Tucker, under bonds. to keep the
peace, continued: w. Nj. Blackef,
ready for trial; Harry Clyde, contin-
ued: Myrtle Kelley, a motion will be
argued for a continuance on account
of sickness; L. kilmer, under bonds
to keep peace, continued; w. l..
Wells, and Lonnie Landram, who
were charged with forgery, and
Richard Pardoe, charged With burg
larry, were brought into court and
States Observation-Disclosures the in
formation IN each case. The court
appointed O. G. Thompson as attor-
ney for Pardoe, and Jay G. Markham
as attorney for Lonnie Landram, and
the three were given until Wednesday
morning at 9 O'Clock to make their
pl%eadings.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
COURT IN SESSION
The Calender Was sifted in the Civil
and Criminal Cases to Get
Ready for Trial.

Tuesday morning the regular spring
term OF circuit court began business
at the court house, with Judge
Smith on the bench. There was a
large attendance OF attorneys and
the sixty jurors drawn for the term
made quite a good audience.
There are 81 cases on the civil
calendar and by The time they we're
gone through With, not very many
were left for trial. The t1ial cases are :
Golden & Ballard VS. james Spears,
S. p Brown VS.. John Krone, f. FL.
Foss vs.. w. B. Lower, Joseph
Jacobs, KS. N. r. Furlong, as
administrator. The following dis
position was made Of the other cases:
Robert Burns VS.. Leslie Beall, ct al,
notice for continunce;D E. Braught
VS.. w. A.. Getty, notice for motion
for continuance on account of absence
OF witnesses; Geo. Bentz s. Son VS..
j. L Donabue. ct all. plaintiff to
take Judgement; Henry j. Brewens-
ing VS.. Western Land and Cattle Co.,
continued by consent; Charles Heuer-
man VS.. John Konz. n.ay be submit
ted 10 a referee Crane Co., VS.. Geo.
Austin. continued. Edward p. Allen
VS.. John B%lenkiron, continued; q.
V. Wells VS.. N R. Fnrlong, passed;
John Jungworth VS.. G. NJ. & st. P.
railway, continued; John Kobes VS..
Hattie Kobes, continued; Emma a.
Ryckman VS.. James Ryckman, con.
t!nued; n. e. Persbing vs.. Nancy
L. Pershing. dismissed.
I'm the criminal cases, the follow
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
HAS DECLINED the OFFER
Prof. Breckenridge Declines the Offer
of School Board to Act as High
School Principal.

When the board of education re-
elected Prof. Breckenridge as princi-
pal OF the Mitchell high schools at
the same salary tnat be has been
81 1900 per year, it was the
that he would accept it.
Prof. Breckenridge, however, has
declined to accept the offer as made
by the board on the ground that it
is not sufficient.
Prof. Breckenridge believes thas
be is entitled to receive as much
money for his services in Mitchell
as he can get elsewhere, and he has
other offers that are more alluring,
according to his way Of thinking,
and the chances are that the board
will have to increase bis salary to
kaep him another year. The profess
Of Is thinking strongly OF resumine
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
APPOINTED ALLo1ING AGENT
j. H. scriven Received His Appoint
ment as Anoting Agent for
Rosebud Reservation,

With the arrival of the late mails
Monday evening came the appoint
mept of Mr.. John Ii. Scriven as
special agent to allot the lands to
the children Of the enrolled members
Of the Sioux tribe on the Rosebud
reservation, and today Mr.. Scriven
is receiving the deserved c%ongratula-
tions of his friends over the success
OF his appointment. The appoint
ment was made by James r. Garfield,
commissioners of Indian Affairs after
a conference with the South Dakota
delegation at Washington who agreed
on our fellow townsman as a worthy
man for the position. The Republic
can is very glad to see Mr.. Scriven
secure the position. He is thoroughly
capable and we'll qualified to fill the
duties of the place and will serve the
government faithfully and we'll.
Mr.. S%crlven's duties it is presumed
will be confined particularly to the
members of the Sioux tribe in Tripp
county on the reservation, the lands
Of which are soon to be thrown open
for settlement. In the same con-
nection Mr.. Scriven will also act in
the capacity of a special disbursing
agent for the government
He will forward his bond for 90, 600
to Washington in a day or two and
will begin his duties in the course of
a couple of weeks. The salary at
'tached to tie position is SO per day
and expenses, and the appointn emit
will last, without question, at least
four years.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-04-26
MUSIC AND READINGS
The Koper Sheffield Elliott Concert
Listened to by a Large and
Enthusiastic Audience.

Miss Georgia kober, pianiste, MrS.
Adah NJ. Sheffield, soprano, and Miss
Eta Elliott, reader, OF Chicago,
gave a concert at the Gale Thursday
evening under the auspices of st.
Mary's Guild. The audience was
large and the enthusiasm at times
was great owe the presentation of
the various numbers on the program.
The popularity of the artists in the
evenings entertainment was made
evident by the fact that each num-
Der on the program was encored, thus
doubling the length of it.
Miss Kober opened the program
with a Greig selection, Sonata, OPP.
I, with four different types of move
ments to it, eacn of which was
treated in a mastery manner by the
pianiste. In her second number she
played \ "Prelude'i and ~"Serenaden
by Rachmaninotf. the former being
of a character that brought into re-
QUESTION d technique that is not
often displayed, and which, too,
was in evidence i'm the Sonata. The
March in ID Flat, by Halleandar,
was a number that found the greatest
favor, its marked theme could be
followed with greater accuracy by
the audience, and in it Miss Kober
displayed her power and strength
and great accuracy OF touch and the
dignitied march was rendered with a
%brilliancy that was wonderful. A
Mazurka. Autumn and a Waltz, OPP.
"a, by Moskowski, we're lighter in
temperament than Miss Kober's
other selections, and it vas remarked
that the delicacy Of her vouch was as
pronounced as the opposite.
MIS-. Sheffield, the soprano, found
favor with the audience Immediately
her singing was completed in her
first number, which was a double
one, and were two songs of a light
character in which the fullness and
sweetness of her tones were apparent.
She appeared three times on the
program and in each instance her
voice gave greater pleasure. Mrs.
Sheffield sings with a grace and
charm that is pleasing and her work
was thoroughly appreciated.
Miss Elliott gave three %elocution
numbers, and they were all pleasing,
and none Of which have been pre-
sented here before. The "Old Time
Happiness" and the "Revolt Of
Mother" found great favor with the
audience and "Aunt Peggy's Visit"
was very amusing as the trials of
the aunt we're Iehearsed of her visit
to the city home. Miss Elliott gave
some good numbers as encores and
these also found favor with the
audience. Miss Elliott is a con-
sc%iencious worker in her art and we'll
interprets the ideas Of the authors.
The Guild ladics feel very grateful
to tue public for the large patronage
and the committee of ladies informed
The Republican that they cleared
1925 as a result of the entertainment.