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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-17
The DES MONIES
CONFERENCE ENDS
SESSION AT cLARlNDA CLOSES
WITH ASSIGNMENT OF PAS
TORS FOR YEAR.

/
district superintendent, or presiding
elders We're named yesterday by
Bishop Shelimeyer in his Des MONIES
conference appointments for the com
ing Methodist church year. Rev. A. H
collins was named for the Creston
district, and Rev. c. l.. Baxter for the
council Bluffs district. Mr.. Baxter was
recently secretary of the Methods,
Hospltal at DeS Moines and he will be
succeeded in that position by Rev. Mr.
Cable.
Ihere were good many changes in
the conference this year. There We're
Two IN Des Moines. Rev. L. B. Carpen-
ter succeeding Rev. Emory Miller, re-
tired. at Ashbury church. and Rev
John r. Arnold going to Highland
Park church.
Rev. T. A. Allen who had been ac-
Suseu OK Wrongfully Wearing G. A R.
button, was entirely exonerated by the
COMMITTEES which had his case under
investigation
Des Moines District.
&. w. L. Brown, district superin-
tendent, 1923 Tenth street, Des Moines
Altoona-McKendry Stahl.
Ankeney-M. r. Talley.
BroWns and Medford-E. L. Stone.
Carlisle-C. w. Brewer.
Commerce and Orillia-Fred Y. Var
ner.
Colfax-A. A. WATERBURY.
Dallas. A. Branson.
Des Misunderstanding L. B. Carpen-
ter.
Des Moines-Capita Park. C. f.
Johnson.
Des Mores-Easton Place J. Har-
vey Brown.
Des Moines-First church. e. IT.
Hagerman.
Des Moines-Fort Des Moines e. G.
Fintel.
Des Mones-Grace church. o. w.
F'ifer.
Des MISUNDERSTANDING Park, John
+. Arnold.
Des Mones-Jordan chapel, Fay
Des. Mones-North Des Moines, O.
A. Luce
Des Moines- Simpson church, M. A.
Wright.
=, Des Moines- Wesley church. W. B.
Thompson.
Des Moines-Circuit Z. T. Fegtley.
Des Moines City Mission A. E.
Farmers chapel-W. 3. Read.
Indianola-E. M. Holmes.
Jamison and Medora-J. G. Vanatta.
Mingo-W. w. Williams
M1tchellville-W. r. Manning.
MOnroe--J Dill *
New Virginio IT p ~
Norwall,sM 2 u1 -. l,ush'
Patterson-E Dnr.,t
Peru and Truro'I inoo,, r5,n,
pleos,,+,,i,i, ~ VI, Eiileolil HugheS.
PjeasantviiIa oiro,';t
Polk C,itvMW +, 10 W., . Lower
Prairie Sity yu;i,;a,a, w.
Seyers-A M East,,
SummersetI M hit
Springfield-J T'aird
ST, Charles-A w A,,,s+,.o
Swan and PALMYRA lEs.a,,i, e.,
Valley Junctjon.-W 9 Wiorl,t
Waukee-H p c,inge,
Winterset circ,,it-I II c,oo
Charlton D;e+-;o+ 20 F." ~
B. F. Miller district snnnri,,to,,o,,4
- Wv y : =
Afton-F, & Manohor
AlIerton-I. r. Rinlev
Arispe-To he s,1nnlied
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-17

number of guests. The home of the
groom is in Carleton, Neb, and they
will reside at that place.
Mrs N. Leinen returned last even.
ing from ten days visit in Kansas
City with her daughter, Mrs. Gussie
Leinen, and son Leo Leinen.
Mr. and Mrs, H. G. Watson return
ed yesterday from visit in Iongmont
and Fort Collins, Colorado, with their
sons Lloyd and Fred Watson and fam
lilies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-17
OTTuMWA MAKES
. A GOOD SHOWING
OF CITIES REPORTED, is THIRD
LOWEST IN PER CAPITA OF
INDEBTEDNESS.

1t will be interesting to note in the
list of cities that have already re-
ported to the municipal accounting de-
partment of their total debt and per
capita that Ottumwa makes an excel
lent showing. The cities of the first
ana second class are among those
nsted. This city is third lowest i'll
the per'capita column of the first class
cities.
. A table of those already reported
f01lou,c.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-17
September DRY
SAYS RECORD
BOOK AT THE WEATHER STATION
FAILS TO NOTE ANY
PRECIPITATION.

Without any rain thus far during
the present month and no very hope
full indications Of a rainfall in sight,
the month of September promises to
be one of the dryest thirty day periods
experienced in Ottumwa for years.
Compared with August this month is
unusually dry as in that ordinarily
hot month almost six inches of
moisture descended upon the city,
while less than one-third of that
amount fell during July June had
almost four inches and May was the
banner month of the year for rain
when precipitation Of 11S5 inches
appears on the record at the weather
station In the city hall.
While the warm, dry condition now
prevailing may be good for the ripen-
ing of the crop that has made Iowa
famous, the pedestrian, motorist and
persons driving would willingly sacri-
ice a few ears of corn in order to
have shower of rain that it might
settle the awful dust now found every
where. If the present weather condi-
ton could be considered as criterion
of the political events to follow In the
next few months, it is cinch that
the drys have it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-17

MI Hearst may not get very far on
his race for the presidency, but he
will prove to be a constant worry to
his former friend. Mr.. Bryan, before
he has had his last say. His latest
reference to Bryan will look well in a
scrap book when future historians. col
lect Hearst's epigrammatic compli-
ments to Bryan. This was the refer
ence Hearst made to Bryan in a
speech at Atlanta, Ca, few days ago:
A very ragpicker Of politics who,
with his little forked stick of self-in-
terest, picks up this policy here and
that policy there, without regard to
their source or their use Of their
ultimate disposition, without regard to
their fitness or even their cleanliness.
and slaDs them into the basket on his
back he calls his platform"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-17
KNOCKED OUT TEETH
Albert Robinson is Kicked by Colt
and Has Lip Torn OFF, Was
Unconscious

Albert Robinson, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Robinson, south
OF the city, was the victim of a SER
ious injury last evening due to the
kick of vicious colt. Young Robinson
was leading the mare and colt on the
Robinson farm when the colt, run
ming about in front Of the lad, gave a
kick, planting the hoof in the boys
mouth. The force Of the kick left the
lad unconscious, tore away his under
lip and knocked out the lower teeth.
A local physician was called and rem.
dered the necessary attention to the
injured boy, who Is now resting easy.
M matter when eoboo1 Io,x; -
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Jenor zboralski was arrested at De-
troit the other day for threatening
Withhold Buhacczowski. Jenor must
be a bad actorsky
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-17

When the blood soft smooth and free
quickly
vital
healthy
shg condition
edoft
trouble
the sn ansed Of being ted and diseased is nourihed
mater All acids and ln1nors and
skin
any medical advice IHE SWIFT SPECIFIC ATLANTA
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-17

No matter when school begins there
are books to buy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
Scenes Almost
Approaching Riot

New York. March 2s.-Scenes ap
preaching riot were Witnessed on
Broad street curb market today. II
resulted from offering for sale for
the first time of shares in widely ad.
vertised mininf properties. Five min.
utes after the usual opening hour. ov-
er 500 brokers and messengers, who
gathered in the street, made a wild
rush for agents, to whom the distrI-
button OF the new shares had been in
trusted. Ninty per cent of the brok-
ers are said TO have had buying orders
tor this stock, and in the anxiety to
execute their commissions. they fough.
wildly 10 reach the men who had the
stock for sale. Men and boys were
knocked down and trampled In the
rush, the street was blocked by strggl.
ing crowds, traffic was suspended,
ana SHOUTS ana sUunus Uf contiict
brought throng of spectators to the
scene. In the meantime the general
business OF the outdoor market was
practically at a standstill. After the
noon hour it quieted down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
Making One Mroe
Appeal for Son

Albany, N. Y, March 2S.-Mrs. H.
c. Gillette is to make one more appeal
TO Governor Hughes today for the lie
OF her son Chester, convicted OF the
murder of Grace Brown. Mother and
father and counsel beg Gov. Hughes
for resp itoen the ground OF newly dis.
covered evidence. Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
lette, accompanied by three witness
ses, two women and a man, through
whom they hope to prove doubt oil the
boys guilt. reached here and arranged
for a hearing at the executive chamber
at noon today.
The evidence shows, that Grace
Brown, while at Otselic. Chenango Co.
suffered from epilepsy supporting
new theory that the girl had an epi
leptic fit, when she was drowned II
Big Moose Lake. This is to be pre-
sented to Gov. Hughes in an effor
to have the governor grant the respite
The governor 20 far appears to b.
| skeptical.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
LATER PARTICULARS

City OF Mexico. March 2S.-Chilapa
which was devastated by series OF
hffgAYl, hffgAYly raagr raagribbes99hha been entirely destroyed by
fire. Without warning save for low
rumbling. the town. which numbers
$1,000 In habitants, was convuIsed by
two wrenching shocks. The low, poor.
ly constructed houses OF which the
town is principally made up. tumbled
to the ground in great numbers. fires
strted In half score of localities al
the same time. A panic among the
populace ensued and little was done to
extinguish the conflgration until 1t
gained such headway, as to bring II
beyond control. The terror-stricken
Mexicans fled from the town. while
the flames swept over it. No deatha
have been reported as yet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
DEATH OF MRS. C. c. WRIGHT

The Herald is called upon to chron.
icle the death of Mrs. C. G. Wright.
and 1t Is with sadness of heart for the
heart stricken husband and two young
daughters we write these lines.
Mrs. Wright was taken sick with au
Internal hemorrhage last Tuesday
diagnosed. it was evident, an opera
ton was necessary. DR.. Ochsner sue
ceeded in stopping the flow Of bloc l,
but not until 1t had filled the abdom.
inal cavity. Her condition Tuesday
evening would not permit OF an oper-
alton and IL was decided to wait till
Wednesday morning. when It was
hoped her condition would be more
favorable. But instead of improving
she grew gradually worse until Wed
nesday evening it was imperative thai
an operation be performed at once
this being the only chance of savinl
her life, as she would have probably
passed on before morning had the op
Grafton been further postponed.
The doctor explained the situation
to Mr.. Wright. pointing out only
slender chance on the one hand, an.
certain death on the other, and wa
| 10th to go ahead. But the word wa!
| given and the doceor did his worl
| quickly and well. The suffering tina
| followed through that night and up til
almost the end was intense. but yester
day she showed every sign of improve
ment and twice Mr.. Wright, crowde
by pressing work, leaving her In GOO
hands, slipped away from the bedsid
to his duties, but both times was cal
ed back, ere he had barely commend
ed. Last night at 8 O'Clock swift re
covery seemed 30 certain, that Nj
Wright left for the Herald office. bu
was almos. Immediately called bacl
reaction iaving set in. and she gr;
dually grew weaker. and soon afte
saying goodbye to her loved one
she sank to sleep. the spirit takin
its flight at 1:10 this morning.
Katherine Taylor Wright was mari
ed II wears ago in the old Wake
House at Silverton. Besides her hu
band she is survived by two daugh
. err, Bsrnice Q. and Mary Theckla, ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
TERROR
STRICKEN
Earthquake Damages
Mexican City but no
Lives Lost

City of Mexico, March 27.-The tow
of Chilapa, 115 miles sonth OF this CT
ty. was completely destroyed by al
earthquake at a. M today.
Chilapa has population OF $4,000
Following the earthquake shocks. tb.
ruins caught fire and the entire cit,
is burning.
The number of deaths is not known
The City OF Mexico has sent four spe
cial trains loaded with provisions and
SUPPLIES for the relief of the sufferers
-Four distinct shocks occurred. The
first one was felt little after A.
NJ. and three more about 3 a III. Tho
first shock was about the usual force
Of shocks. frequently felt in that vi.
cinity. The second shoc,1 practically
razed every building In the city to the
ground. The people then took to the
hills where they sought safety.
All communication with Chilapa has
been cut off but meager advices re-
ceived here from other towns ada.
cent there to convey a frightful state
of affairs.
Chilapa ;r the seat OF a bishop and
several important manufacturing In.
dustries are located there.
The estimate of the dead reaches
5000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
POUCHES
OPENED
Uncle Sam Disturbed
Over Mail Incident
at Caracas

Caracas. Venezuela, March 28.-Via
Willemstad, Curacao. March rs. W.
w. Russell, American Minister TO Ven
ezuela, in note dated March 2l, ad-
yised Dr. Jose de Jesus Paul, the Ven
ezuelan foreign minister that three
pouches OF official mail, that were
brought into La Guaira on March 10
by the steamer Zulia. for the American
cruiser Tacoma, had been opened in
the La Guaira post office. The Ia
coma arrived at La Guaira on March
18th, and is still there.
Mr.. Russell said. that 1t was very
serious thing to break the seal OF Ma
Wy correspondence. and he asked for
an investigation ofthe matter.
DIR. Paul answered Mr.. Russell:
note yesterday, inclosing a report re
ceived from La Guaira postmaster. H'
said that the opening of the pouche:
I'm question had been accidental ant
was due 10 the fact that the seals OF
them were similar to others in use IL
the La Guaira post office. In addition
DR.. Paul said, that only a prejudicc'
mind could call this occurrence yer.
serious as the contents of the pouche
had not been disturbed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30

Chicago, March 2s.-Wllliam Liber
las. a shoemaker was shot and killed
by Fred Suchowski. who surrendered
later to the police. He said that Liber
tas owed him several dollars, and that
he had demanded pament, Libertas
pleaded for more time in which to pay
it, saying, that he was the only support
of his mother, and that he had no
money Tne quarrel and shooting FOL.
lowed. Suchowsh says, that he kill
ed Libertas in self-defense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
Wants Joe Cans
to Fight UnhoIz

Philadelphia, March 2S.-That Cham.
pion James j. Jeffries wants Joe Cans
and wants him badly for opening OF
his new club, is evidenced by the foil
owing telegram received today. -.
"Offer Joe Cans 80 per cent for 20
round fight with Unholz before my
new club during fleet week. April
%. James J. Jeffries."
This emphasizes Jeffries faith in
Cans as a drawing card,
It is estimated that upwards of S0,-
900 visitors will be in Los Angeles
during fleet week. On the terms offer
ed, go per cent gross. according to the
wording OF the telegram, Cans should
gather In twenty thousand dollars al
least. as hia share.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30

81. Fortunately most of the feeder,
held back large part of their ship.
ments and with the good profits nov
being made losses will be quickly win.
ed out and the industry as whole
will come cut on the year with an ac-
tual profit. where a million loss was
feared Cattle are also advancing
strongly and the stockman is wearing
a broad smile. The slump of last tau
due 10 the panic, has already been
fully regained and prices are now very
much stronger than they were year
ago. The strong advances already
made, mean millions OF profit to Colo.
rado stockmen and the feeling through
the state in consequence is extremely
bullish.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30

mat bore cut this conclusion.
| noticed two women, both rather
'ril looking. going IN the direction
oi the depot. one OF taem was carry.
ing a neayy salise, tnat looked al,
though 1t would weigh down u stron,,
ooy' 10 say nothing OF a tran litus
woman.
but Just at this juncture one OF our
pubiic-spIited citizens came along IN
MS bugsy. II took him but Il second
10 size up The situation. Alightlng. he
assisted both ladies into tue buggy
and relieved them OF the heavy VA.
Use. rhen he drove with them To IN.
depot.
Nov, call that chivalrous, don't
you? 1t may have been small ac.
but 1t Is he small acts that count.
Here's 10 the modern knight errant.
Who though with sword does nor
tight
Is always q help TO the ladies',
Making their burdens more light.
-Tilly Slowboy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
COWARDLY ATTEMPT
AT ASSASSINATION
Bomb Placed Under Gen. Wells Bed Explodes
While he is Peacefully Slecping=--Mi-
racuosuly Escapes Death

Telluride. March 2s.-A dastardl,
attempt TO sssassinate Bulkeley Wells
former adiutant general of Colorado
and general manager of the Smugglel
Union mine. and wealth. and prom
nent clubman, was made between two
and three clock this morning. white
he was asleep inside his room at tn.
SmIggler Union Office building at Pan
dora. General Wells spent the even.
ing in Telluride, playing bridge whist
with friends, returning to Pandora at
about 10 minutes of twelve. going i'm.
mediately to his room on the second
floor of the Smuggler Union office
building which is also used for resi-
dence. The room is, what might be
termed porch. being enclosed by
closely woven wire, the general being
great believer in fresh air when
sleeping. During the evening tn :
would-be-assassins gained entrance to
the building by prying open "A window
of the second story and placing Il
bomb under General Wells cot. The
general was asleep when ii exploded.
and it is really miraculous, that he
was not instantly killed as the bomb
made a general wreck of the room and
floor. The heavy joists supporting
the floor were broken and twisted like
so many pipe stems. The force of the
explosion threw the general TO the
ceiling, he falling back onto the cot
stunned and bleeding. He soon realiz-
ed what had taken place and getting
guards. who had heard the explosion.
but M 10 that time had not been able
20 locate II The only reason Gen.
Wells was not killed. is probably due
to the fact that the cot was covered
with several robes and heavy blankets
which stopped the force OF the eXplo-
sion. The general drove 10 town and
1t able 10 be about today with his
head bandaged, but otherwise none the
worse for his experience.
The news of the explosion this morn
ing caused great excitement and the
sheriffs office and police force are
working on the case with great zeal.
The county commissioners met this
morning, and offered reward of So
900 for the arrest and conviction OF
the guilty parties.
No positive reason is given for the
deed, but many believe 1t was owing
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30

10 ana IL respectively; her mother
Mrs. Taylor and brother, CAMPBELL d
are both residents of odray; another
brother, Robert w. resides in Lake Ci
ty aud another in Goldfield, New. aud
sister in New Glasgow, n. s., the
native home of Mrs. Wright. She is a
sister-in-law OF f. c. Bacon, proprie-
tor and editor of the Ouray Herald,
and aunt of Reginald Bacon. who is AT
tending school In Durango.
The funeral will probably not take
place until Monday, when the moth.
er being expected from Ouray tomor-
row evening. and 1t Is possible the
brother residing In Lake City, will be
able 10 reach here in time. Burial
will be in Greenmount cemetery TO-
tue present, the body probably being
taken 10 Ouray later where many
memers of the family are buried.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright first came to
Durango in 1892 and they resided here
about three years, Bernice being bora
in this city. Later they went TO Lake
City. whre they spent some years, re.
turning to Durango. residing here the
past six or seven years. Mrs. Wright
was Of cheerful disposition and sur
rounded herself with a large number
OF friends. who are shocked at her
sudden death. Mir. Wright only return
ed about six weeks ago from Nevada
where he put In year and being
greatly attached to his wife and CHI
dren, the blow is hard one and his
fellow newspaper associates mourn
with him In his loss. The Herald man
ngement especially extends its heart
felt sympathy to Mr.. Wright, who has
been with The Herald most Of the
time he has been in Durango, and his
two daugh' ers who will miss a loved
care and caresses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
FATALLY
INJURED
Denver Society Woman
Thrown from Her
Horse Last Evening

Denver. March 2S.-While rturnins
10 the Country Club after ride with
Foster Symes. a young society man.
Mrs. Daniel w. Tears. q leader in Den-
yer society. was thrwou IRON her
horse early last evening and WA pro
bably fatally injured.
The consulting physician at st. Jo-
seph's hospital. where Mrs. Tears was
taken Immediately after the accident.
said this morning that she could NO.
live through the day. Her skull! Is frac
tured At the base OF the brain ami
she sustained severe bruises. and pos
sibly internal injuries. Mr.. Tears s
absent In New York.
Mrs. Tears was still living at two
o'clock. but death momsntarily expect.
Cd.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
Paul Morton to
Visit Colorado

Denver, March 2S.-Paul Morton,
president of the Equitable Life. form
er secretary of the navy and person
al friend Of President Roosevelt. ar
rives in Denver April Sth. At noon on
that day he will be the guest of homo"
at luncheon given by the Denver Real
Exchange.
His visit may materially affect the
future of Denver, as he is making this
trip west with a view of getting post
ed as to the best cities in which 10
make large loans for his company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
B0NYNGE ACCORDED
COMMITTEE HEARING
Advocated Federal Building in Denver 10 Cost
Not Exceeding Two MiIIions---Separate
Building Not Desired

Washington. March 2s.-Congress
man Bonynge was accorded a hearing
Today by the House committee ON
Public Buildings In the matter OF
the Denver post office. lie requested
that federal building with cost lin.
tied under two millions be authorized
and small appropriation be made
Tor the commencement OF the work.
When Mn. Bonynge was questioned
regarding building simply for post of.
nee purposes, instead OF federal
building. he maintained, that such a
building was neither desirable nor suit.
able for Denver.
He explained to the committee thai
the government is spending $4,000 a
year for rents of fifteen different
buildings for federal use In Denver
and that the present federal building
is inadequate.
Chief Engineer Newell OF the Recla.
nation service has sent letter to
Senator Teller In response to re
quest for speedier action In compile.
ing the Gunn!son Tunnel project, in
which he says. II would not be pos
sible to build one irrigation project
faster than another. That all must be
given equal attention. He said, ow.
ing to difficulties encountered in pre-.
pairing tunnel terminals, completion
may be delayed longer than next year
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
SPRING
tPerle b. Thompson)

tPerle b. Thompson)
The blue bird is calling to his mate.
Hurry, my dear, we mustn't be late
Spring opening time is almose here,
We must build our nest today, my
dear"
The robin is calling "Chirp. ker chee
Come over Miss Robin and chat with
me.
June time and roses are on their way,
We must prepare for our wedding
day"
Lilacs are bursting their prison chains
While from the South blow the warm
spring rains,
All nature has wakened and whispers
low,
"springtime IS calling Winter must
go"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
Highest Dam
Ever Erected

Butte, Mont, March 28.-The first
stone in the highest dam ever erected
in the world, was laid with appropri-
ate exercises today on the Shoshone
river in Wyoming Preliminary work
on the big Shoshone dam to conserv.
the waters of the river for irrigation
purposes has been under way for ov-
er two years. and excavation for the
foundation has Just been completed.
When finished the dam will be 80
feet in height, the highest structure
OF the kind in the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-03-30
WORD ABOUT
MODERN cHIvALRM

Our little city may be slow ON some
things and lacking in others, but one
thing we do possess, and that is a
few bighearied, chivalrous men.
Now anyone who wants to laugh.
has n laugh coming, but It's serious.
n you will Just use your powers OF
observance, you will find there are =
great many interesting things happen
ing In this little place.
We may have few selfish, unchiv-
alrous men among our citizens. but
the majority are very considerste Of
the welfare OF their sister citizens.
Witnessed little incident not long age