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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
COL, SWAIN is
70 R K ENDALL
IOWA MAN IN ENGLAND FAVORS
REPUBLICAN, coNGREssloN-
AL CANDIDATE.

Col. AL Swain, in a private letter
to a Sixth district friend, has express
ed the earnest hope that N. r. Kendall
will be elected ngressman, and re-
grets his inability to be at home and
vote for him. In part, Col. Swain
says:
Il especially regret that | am barred
by absence from voting for Nate
Kendall for congressman. It has been
my pleasure to know him for long
day back, and have never found him
lacking In anything needed to mark
him as real man, thorough patriot,
and Republican of the kind that
carry their own general commenda-
ton. have watched his career in all
these years, and it has been one of
strong development, and keenly ap-
preciative of all that is pregnant in
our public life. Years ago heard
Nate speak to small gathering of
old soldiers in an informal way just
a heart to heart talk when nothing
of the sort was expected It was in
Des Moines and on the close of the
Sixth district caucus, when a state
convention was held in March, or ear.
ly In April. He held no position then,
but his talk to a bunch of us--coming
from the younger line of men, was to
me, and to the comrades about me
very touching and impressive. His was
keen comprehension of what the
men Of the blue had done--with never
word of rancor. but just plain appre.
citation Of great results following the
effort of plain men doing their duty
away back yonder in those war days
Il have never forgotten it, and ]
would that all those of whom I may
have the privilege to call comrades
had heard him-nearl a score Of years
ago. And that, for one of man
worthy things, regret that cannot
be at home and cast my vote for him
He stands for that, which | am con
v1nced more than ever, is for the best
interests of the whole country. the
intelligent policy Of the national Re
publican party. by which and through
which the great interests of the whole
country will be safely conveyed into
the peaceful waters of general ant
common prosperity Mr.. Kendall's ca
reer is an inspiration to young men
and | shall hope to hear of his choice
by the solid and united vote OF the
gallant Republicans Of the Sixth dis
trict, with whom I have had the higt
honor to serve so long In the past
days of battle and Of victory"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
MONSTER REPUBLICAN MEETING
WILL BE HELD IN ARMoRY ON
NORTH MARKET STREET, BE-
GINNING AT EIGHT O'CLOCK.
TO CLOSE CAMPAIGN
WITH A LOVE FEAST
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE
TO SECURE NOTED SPEAKER OF
DIES MoiNESFT. MADISON At
ToRNEY A BRILLIANT ORATOR..

The Republican campaign will close
tonight at the Armory on North Mar
ket street with addresses by Hon
George L. Dobson, exsecretary Of
state and Hon. Joe R., Frailey who
will speak in behalf of Hon. n, e. Ken
dali. candidate for congress from the
sixth district and upon the issues con-
fronting the voters in this campaign
The labor committee of Des Moines
agreed to release Mr. Dobson from an
engagement to speak for them to-
night, so he could close the campaign
in this city in the interests of Mr..
Kendall.
Previous to the speaking tonight,
the Fifty-fourth regiment band and the
renowned Colemans will give an en-
tertainment at the Armory The mus
ical program of the Colemans, Ray
mond and Inez, will begin at T:3O
o'clock. and if the voters of Qttumwa
have not yet heard these talented
musicians, they should be present
Mr.. Coleman holds the worlds medal
for the greatest perfection on the
banio!ss He is alse an accomplished
vocalist.
To Be Love Feast.
The meeting tonight will close 8
strenuous campaign in Wapello coun
ty, waged along legitimate lines, and
the attendance tonight will doubtless
break all previous records. Bott
speakers are well enough known II
| Wapello county to make comment un
necessary. Mr.. Dobson spoke in the
City park upon Taft day, September
25, and showed in that speech re
markable knowledge on the tariff. His
address tonight will be along similar
lines, with added arguments. Mr.
Frailey is young attorney OF Ft. Mad
ison, who has already made twt
speeches in the county during the pas
week His eloquence, forceful de
livery and concise arguments make
his words good to listen to.
Every voter In the city OF Ottumw;
and surrounding county should hea
these two brilliant speakers tonigh
in the Armory The doors will opel
at T o'clock, and ushers will be presen
to provide all with seats. The speak
| ing proper will begin at O'Clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
TERRILL HAD JUNK.
Police Court Frequenter Nabbed by
Beeman With Plenty Of

Loaded down with enough part of
machinery, castings, junk. etc, to
equip an automobile, James Terrill
was nabbed yesterday by Officer
Joseph Beeman. TerrilI yesterday
morning entered a car in the Milwau-
kee yards and snuffed therefrom a
can of syrup, belonging to ]. H. Mer-
rill and company. The act was wit
messed by several yardmen and the
purloining gent dropped his plunder,
but made good his escape. Later
Beeman nabbed him with his kit of
chug-chug paraphernalia. In police
court this morning he waived pre-
liminary hearing and was bound over
to the grand jury.
Myrtle Sampson was given three
days for drunkenness and three
drunks were released upon their prom
ise to leave town.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
SHOT IN THE BACK
Nick Anagnos Receives Bullet In
Shoulder Blade When Revolver
Falls From Chair.

Through revolver falling to the
floor from chair N his room over
Peterson's grocery store, 212 East
Main street, Nick Anagnos, young
Greek about 1S years of age, was pain
fully injured about 1880 o'clock this
morning. The accident occurred as
the young man YVES dressing before
going to work. He was standing be-
fore a mirror when tho revolver fell
from the chair and exploded, the bull
let entering the back and lodged In the
right shoulder blade. He was taken
to the hospital and later returned to
his room where at 1880 o'clock the
bullet was extracted. He is not
thought to be in dangerous condi-
tion The young man is employed IN
the shining parlor beneath the Iowa
National bank.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
VETERAN RIDER HERE
Major Edward A. Weed, Oldest Inter
national Cycle Tourist, Stops in
City Enroute to Coast.

Travelling for the pure love and ad-
venture of it, and believing that out
door life adds years to his life Major
Edward A. Weed, bedecked with nu-
merous medals won for his past per-
formances on a bicycle, is in the city
today. an route to the Pacific coast
from the Atlantic. Up to this morning
Major Weed has ridden through six
teen states and had covered 4,024
miles. He is riding wheel with its
baggage that weighs seventy five
pounds, and while he is 81 years old,
the peddles respond to his steady
plunge with but little effort The
Major recalls Ottumwa as the city in
which he visited sixteen years ago.
when he was in charge of the exhi-
bition car "Oregon on Wheels
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
Def TO MRS. HAMS
Challenges Wife to Deny Writ
Ina Letters.

New York, Nov. 2-Joseph A Shay,
counsel for Peter G. Hains said today
If his wife, Mrs. Claudia l.. Hams,
would come to New York and make
affidavit that the letters and diary
which have been published are false
as she claims, Hams counsel will pay
her one thousand dollars, and then
take her case to the courts for deter
mination Of the truth Of her affidavit.
Shay declared he was anxious to have
Mrs. Hams go on the witness stand
in the murder trial in. order to show
the influences that had been at work
in Captain Hams mind.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
INJURED BY PRANK
Theatrical Magnate Struck by Pole
Set Out by Halloween
Marauders.

Brownstown, Ind, Nov. 2.--An auto
mobile party from Detroit met with an
accident here last evening In which
B. G. Whitney, proprietor Of several
theatrical houses, had his skull frac-
tured and is here in a critical condi-
tion. Halloween marauders had
thrown a telephone pole across the
road and in driving around 1t, the ma
chine ran into a guy wire, one end
of which was fastened to the pole.
The jar pulled the pole from the
ground into the air, one end striking
Whitney.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
.CuNSAuLuS ON
TAFT'S RELIGION
CHICAGO CENTRAL CHURCH PAS
TOR DEGREES ATTEMPTS TO
BELlTTLE oHloAN,s CREED.

Chicago, Nov. 2.---'I am not speak
ing Of the Fast, nor pleading for the
present, but, o, my heaven! | would
like to strike this thing so hard this
morning that it may have no future.
It's past has been so foul with treach-
cry, so slithering with the spilled
blood Of innocence"
SO said the Rev. Frank Gunsaulus,
president of Armour institute and pas
tor of the Central church In the Audi
torium, from the pulpit yesterday
morning in speaking of the attempt to
make political capital out Of Mr.
Taft's religion He did more than
condemn the bigotry of the attempt
and its evil possibilities for the fu-
ture Of the nation, but he also de.
Tended in no uncertain terms the es-
sential tenets of the religion of the
presidential candidate.
Tells of Fight on Taft.
"My desk for weeks" he said, "has
been Uttered with requests that
preach against Mr. Taft because he is
a Unitarian MY brother ministers the
country over, have been similarly
bombarded. There are 100000 men
whose votes will be Influenced by this
matter.
'If my good friend. Mr.. Bryan, had
been SO assailed l should have taken
the same stand against theology die
tating politics. I am glad one candi-
date is a good Christian. am glad to
live in the same country with q man
who can assemble audiences to listen
with delight to such lecture as "The
Prince Of Peace
"But on the other hand, and assail-
ed because of his religious beliefs, Is
another man Of extraordinary ability
and brain. But he is not considered
orthodox. Neither was Paul orthodox.
He was considered the hereto OF his
age.
"To the Unitarian controversy Of a
byeone day we owe the humanizing
of God. This was what made it nee.
essary to rewrite the constitution and
strike the shackles from million
slaves. Remember 1t was the 'ortho
doxy' Of the day that stood out against
the black man. AS long as men be
lieved in a God they would elect a
certain few to everlasting life, Great
| ing a certain 'aristocracy Of the skies,
some of us had little chance.
Charles Sumner, who was beaten
in the United States senate by bully
and carried the marks On his noble
form through life, was found in Uni
traian church. Shall we, therefore, re
fuse to honor the good he did? Frank
lin. Joseph Priestly, Thomas Jefferson
Robert Shaw, all these had incomplete
ideas of the trinity. The craftsmanship
of the SOS grew out OF the fact thai
people came to believe that the 'un
der dog was human being. This is
a. theology man may trust. Shall We
tear the hymns of Oliver Wendell
Holmes and the poems Of William Cul
| len Bryant from our books because
they were not considered sound
Shall we resist the influences of EN-
erson and abolish Whittier and Long
fellow?
| Country Needs Statesman.
"Who is best fitted to guide ou,
shin of state with its valuable cargo
the statesman or the man we'll yerset
lin the catechism?
'Iet us deliver our flag from al
lbigotry whatever, Let ours be gov
ernment of the people by the people |,
the belief that all men are create
ifree and equal before God"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
Returning From,
rial of Brother
Iona Mauls Killed

e as 50
CenterviIle, Nov. 2.-Boarding
train on his way home after
attending the funeral of his
brother, Sentor Peyton, here,
Henry Peyton fell under the
steps, was Internally injured,
and died Sunday afternoon. He
was associated with his brother
in a theater Of Brooklyn, N. ",
and was brother of Mary
Gibbs Spooner, mother of Cecil
and Edna May SpooneS we'll
known to the theatrical world.
= Il
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
Connecticut.

New Haven, Nov. THE state
campaign in Connecticut is winding
up in vigorous fashion, the fight be-
ing centered on the governoship. Judge
Robertson, Democratic nominee, comes
out with prediction that he will win by
10000 votes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
Pine Bluff Threatened by River.

Pine Bluff. Ark, Nov. 2-Owing to
a sudden rise in the Arkansas river the
high banks in front Il this city are
caving in rapidly. The heart of the
business section is threatened with de.
struction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
WATER is VICTOR.
ottumwa Lad Easily Captures Hun.
dred Yard Dash Yesterday at
the Fair Grounds over WiunaII

In foot race at the old fair grounds
in the West End yesterday at noon,
Willie Waters Of this city won by a
good margin from James Wignall, of
Green Ridge. The race was a hun
dred yard dash. Waters took the
lead from the outset, finishing in
101a seconds A return match will
be run by the boys within another
month but the date has not yet been
set. Both showed in good form and an
excellent performance is looked for
at their next meeting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
Mrs, j. CLAYTON Erb on BAIL

Media, Pa, Nov. Mrs. J. Clayton
Erb who is charged with being ac-
cessory to the murder of her husband,
Captain ]. Clayton Erb, today was re-
leased on bail
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
The PRESIDENT
is CONFIDENT
EXPRESSES SENTIMENTS WHEN
HE SAYS DEMOCRATS ARE
"BEATEN TO A FRAzzLE."


Washington, Nov. 2.--Roosevelt will
start tonight for Oyster Bay, where
tomorrow he will exercise the right Of
franchise. Roosevelt maintains the
highly optimistic feeling he has held
throughout the campaign regarding
the ultimate success Of the candidacy
of Taft for the presidency In single
sentence this feeling of confidence is
expressed by the president when in
speaking of the hotly contested cam
paign Of the Republicans against the
Democrats he declared:
We've got them beaten to fraz~
zle" In administration circles there
is an equally strong feeling Of con-
fidence for the success Of the Repub-
lican ticket.
New Jersey.
Trenton, N. j., Nov. 2.-The Repub.
lican and Democratic camp ign mana
gers claim in New Jersey victory
for their respective candidates, the
former by $4,000 plurality and the las.
ter by 1900.
Kentucky.
Louisville, Nov. 2.--The Democrats
claim the state for Bryan by $4,000.
The Republicans say Taft will carry
the election by 10000.
Wyoming.
| Cheyenne, Nov. 2.-Both parties In
this state claims they are confident Of
success In Wyoming.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
$4,000 Fire at ST. Paul.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 2.-Fire early
today burned Shea's livery stable. adj
joining the Angus hotel. Olaf John.
son, an employe, is thought to have
perished in the fire. One hundred
horses We're burned to death. The
loss is $4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
Q .
- THE WEATHER

-Wisconsin-Fai tonight and
Tuesday; slowly rising temperature.
Local Weather.
Nine o'clock last evening ........4 AS
Seven o'clock this morning. 40
Two o'clock this afternoon. so
Sunrise, 6:24; sunset. 4;45.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
SPEAKS IN SEVERAL TOWNS
ALONG THE WAY BEFORE WIND
ING UP CAMPAIGN WITH
SPEECH AT LINCOLN TONIGHT.
ADDRESSES RALLY
AT LEAVENWORTH
CONTINUES HIS DENUNCIATiON
OF REPUBLICAN LEADERS, AC-
TloNS IN DENYING SUPPORT
OF TRUST MAGNATES.

Kansas City, Nov. Bryan is
spending the last day of the campaign
in northeastern Kansas, delivering
speeches on his way home on a special
train to Lincoln to vote. His first talk
was made at Kansas City, kas., short
ly before 8 O'Clock to tremendous
crowd He reviewed the min issues
of the campaign and noting the large
number of workmen present, declared
that tomorrow Is labor day and the
laboring man has chance to strike '
From Kansas City, Kas., Bryan
boarded his special train and started
for Leavenworth, 4.tchison, Hjwatha,
Seneca anC Marysville.
Bryan at Leavenwortil.
Leavenworth, kas., Nov, 2.-Before
crowd said to be one of the largest
ever assembled in this city, Bryan this
morning continued his denunciation
of the Republican leaders action i'll
denying the support Of the trust mag,
mates and in refusing to allow public
inspection of its books. His remarks
relative TO the connection of the
Standard OF Co. and the Republican
leaders called forth appreciation. He
again repeated that Taft was to be
pitied for his vain efforts to dodge
the support of Rockefeller and his
claim Of the support of labor leaders
Kern in Ohio.
Toledo, o., Nov John w. Kern
made Toledo his first etop in his last
days swing through Ohio. After an
hours wait at the station the party
left for Continent, Paulding Bryan
Montpelier and Defiance, where he
spoke during the day. Tonight he
makes an address in this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03
AS FIT AS WHEN HE STARTED
EXCEPT FOR HIS HoARSENESs;
TALKS TO LABOR AUDIENCES
ON WAY HOME.
JUDGE CERTAIN
WILL BE ELECTED
STATES THAT TRIP THROUGH
NEW YORK CONVINCED HIM ~HE
WOULD GET ELECTORAL AND
HUGHES WOULD BE ELECTED.

Buffalo, N Y, Nov. 2.-Judge Taft
entered upon his last day of the cam
paign this morning In as fine physical
condition save for his hoarseness as he
was on the first day out. His itinerary
today includes stops at Dunkirk, Erie,
Ashtabula, Cleveland and Youngs-
town, where night meeting will be
held and whence the party will depart
for Cincinnati at /: 80 O'Clock tonight
Taft early this morning was Joined
by Mrs. Taft.
Talks to Labor Audience.
Dunkirk, N. Y,Nov. 2--What Taft
will talk about In the speeches he Is
to make today all of which are at
labor centers, was outlined in what he
said to an audience numbering thous-
+ ands which listened to him here this
morning. Taft indicated he could not
emphasize too strongly his friendly
feeling for the interests Of organized
and unorganized labor and he assert
ed these interests will not be affect
ed In the event Of his election by the
fight that has been made on him by
Gompers.
Tart at Cleveland Rally,
Cleveland, Nov. 2.-Taft was today
the central figure in the final big Re
publican demonstration in this city.
The candidate arrived here at noon
from Buffalo. He made several ad-
dresses enroute, stopping at Dunkirk,
Erie, Conneaut and Ashtabula. Dur
ing two hours Taft was here, he head
ed monster parade and addressed a
meeting of thousands In the central
armory with general political speech
paying particular attention to trusts"
Taft Certain OF Victory.
Taft predicted great decisive vic
tory In New York for the Republican
ticket. He said: "I have just come
out of New York state with the convic.
ton that tomorrow will bring with 1t
Republican majority there which
will not only give the electoral vote to
me, but will elect Hughes by round
majority. I am satisfied with the sit
uation and await with confidence the
election tomorrow for I am as certain
of victory as a man may well be OF
anything here below
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03

Lincoln, Nov 2.-The campaign In
Nebraska will be closed with two rail-
lies in the city tonight. Bryan will
speak at tho Lincoln hotel, while the
Republicans will hold rally at the
Auditorium. The Republicans claim
the state by 10000, Democrats $4,000.
Sheldon, Republican, will probably be
elected governor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-03

chicago, Nov. 2.-Quiet reigned att
both the Democratic and Republican,
national headquarters In this city to-l
day. The few officials remaining pass
ed the time In receiving mail and rel
peating their prophecies of victory to-
morrow.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL
GETS SUBSTANTIAL AID.
Ladies' Sewing Circle and Aux
iliary to Give Whist Party
with Cut Glass Prizes.

Donations received for the Beth
Israel Hospital yesterday afternoon
were as follows: Old Constantine
Lodge, $40; Court Montefiore, S. of A,
$25; Esther Dubner k. u. o., $40;
United Hebrew Butchers Association,
$50; New Jersey Warshar Lodge, $40;
Esther Dolathower, $40; Esther War
shar Israelitish K. u. B., IS; Liberty
Young Mems Association, $25; New
Sanditzer, $40; Independent Newark
Lodge, SIS; American Lodge, $25;
Romanish Young Men, $25; Montefiore
Mutual Aid Association, So; Derech-
tigheit Lodge, $25; In the Golden
Brook, $50; miscellaneous donations,
$780,; silver collection, $40; Court Glover,
F. of A., Sis: Essex County Lodge,
o. b. A., SIS; Newark City Lodge,
]. o. B. A, $25; Young Kracower, SO;
Progress Lodge. F. O.. B., $40; Baron
Rothschild Lodge, $50; Court Victor,
F. of A, $25; Hungarinke Israelitsche
K. u. ", s25; Baron Hirsch Protective
Association, SIS.
The committee was received by
President Henry Gross, assisted by
Messrs. Schneider, Louis Slutzky.
Joseph Kassowsky. George Cohen and
the Ladies' Sewing Circle and Auxil-
larry of the Newark Beth Israel Hos
pital.
Until SUNDAY the hospital will be
open for public inspection between the
hours of 2 n II p. m.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle and Auxil-
larry win hold a whist series on Febru-
sry 10 at $3.50 p. M. at 264 washington
street. The prizes will all be Of cut
glass, and the proceeds will be turned
into the hospital fund.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
JOSEPH H. WEHRLE.
OF VA|LSBURG, TO
Be OPERATED ON
AiIment Compelled Him to Go to
German Hospital Today
for Treatment.

Democratic County Committeeman
Joseph H. Wehrle, of 70 Mountain View
place. Vailsburg section, was taken to
the German Hospital today to undergo
an operation. Mr.. Wehrle has been
ailing for about a month, and last
week he was compelled to remain in
the house. He is a member of the
Vailsburg Improvement Association
and took an active part in that organi-
cation. He is chairman of the special
committee appointed by residents of
his home section to fight the city on
the sewer assessments. He is also a
Democratic leader in the Thirteenth
Ward.
An organization, known as the s. II.
A. Club, held a social in Welsher's Hall,
South Orange and Brookdale avenues,
last night.
A gold piece has been offered as a
prize by the members of the Vailsburg
Athletic Club to the bowlers rolling the
highest score on Walsh's alleys up to
Saturday night.
A whist party will be held at rne
home of Mrs. Walter Scott. in West
End venue tonight.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-06
EXPORTS TO UNITED STATES.

BERLIN, Feb. 6.-The exports to the
United States invoiced by the Alexan-
der Fl. Thackara, the American consul
general, since the beginning of the
financial disturbances in America. are
from 20 to 40 per cent. less each month
when compared with the corresponding
month of the preceding year. In De-
cember, 1907, they amounted to $S49, 1873
as compared to 81, 077,479 in December
of 1906. For January, 1908, the figures
are $S13,SS6 as compared to 81, 265, 1854
for January, 1907. For the three months
ending January 81 the exports totaled
So, 1854, S42 as against 1857, SOL, the cor
responding sum a year ago..
These statistics are roughly par
alleled by the reports from the Ameri-
can consulates in the German pro-
vinces. From them 1t is obvious that
America is buying fewer articles of
luxury in Germany. Decreases are
shown in almost every line, particular
ly embroideries, dress goods, gloves,
laces, metal ware and leather goods.
Only picture postal cards, of which mil
lions are manufactured and shipped to
the United States, maintain their guam
tity.