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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-11
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
DISEASES OF MEN AND PRIVATE
DISEASES A SPECIALLY.
WoNpERFUL CURES.

Perfected in old cases which have
been neglected or unskillfully treated
No experiments OF failures. He un-
dertakes no incurable cases, but cure5
thousan ds given up to die.
Consultation Free and Confidential
Address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Treatinq the Poor squareIy.

The Rev Dr. C. P Fagnani of Union
 Theological Seminay in Leslie's Weekly
 The poor man is not treated squarely nowadays The state not only fails to get work for the unemployed, but it tries to evade any forced responsibility. Can you realize that this year-in the twentieth century-a group of citizens, following only one of the most American customs and rights, were set upon by the police while paradng in procession. And yet the newspap pers report this as having oc- cured recently in Chicago. Now, is the state doing its duty? Is it helping each man to help itself? Unless it does, sui cides will go on. Of course suicides are immortal and cowardly. There is noth- ing more contemptible than white man with family killing himself, and then letting them shift for themselves. Yet, when man is alone in the world, with out work. and he ends his life because of the gnawing Encouragement, you do not blame him so much as you do society for letting him get into that state of mind. If society believes that it has the right to force each man to his natural life, 1t devolves on society to give that life an opportunity to be happy one. The state should make one of it's duties the assist ing of men and women in finding satis- factory and congenial work. If that was done you would find that many self inflicted deaths would be checked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Oakland Results.

Oakland, February 1S.-Be Thankful, after a hard drive through the stretch, won the opening race at Emeryville to- day, with Bannatyne and Zick Abrams second an3 third, respectively. In the second race Silva, with odds of 25 to l, captured the event with ease from the favorite Governor Orman, who took sec ond place. Summarizes:
 First race six furlongs, selling-Be Thankful, 94 (Gilberb. to 1, won; Ban natyne, 94 q. Butler), 14 to 5, second Zick Abrams, 103 (Sandy), Il to ?, third. Time, Ills.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling-Sllva, 106 (McClain), 25 to 1, won; Governor Orman, 1O6 (Fischer) 1S to 10 second; Brook Leaf, 94 (AA Walsh), 12 to 1, third. Time, LA 1-5.
 Third race, mile, selling-Arcourt, 107 (Fischer), 10 to l, won; Mabel Hollander, 102 (E. Sullivan), % to l, second; Ban Lord, 90 (GilberD, 10 to l. third. Time, 1:H 1-5.
 Fourth race, six furlongs, selling-Ta- wasentha, 1o6 CHayes), 13 to 5, won; Dick Wilson, 10S (Keogh), 40 to 1, second; Hull ford, 106 (Wrighb, 10 to l, third. Time 1:14.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Cuernavaca, ?! GA Walsh) to 1, won; Titus H. 100C 115 (Kirschbaum), F to l, won; Pleaid, 10' (keogh), Is to l, third. Time, 1:14 2-5
 Sixth race, mile, selling-Saint Senicrs 115 (Kirschbaum), 12 to 1, won! Pleiad, 10I GA. Walsh) 2 to ?, second; Patriotic, 3; (Buxton), F to 1, third Time, 1:42.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
HEAVY EXPLOSION
 KILLS THREE MEN
NEARLY EVERY WINDOW IN TOWN IS BROKEN AND TRAIN PASSING SUFFERS MATERIAL DAMAGE.

Wharton, N. J., February 1S.-An ex- ploson in the mixing department of the General Explosive company in this vil- lage today killed three men, broke nearly every win1ow in stores and residences in Wharton ard scnle windows in Dover, two miles distant. The killed are Joseph Hugh, one of the company; David Utter and James KeveIn, workmen.
 The small tl. iuing in which the men were at work was demolished, and the men were blcwu to pieces.
 A De!eware, Lackawanna and Western express train was passing the powder works at the time If the explosion. Every window on one sice of the train was broken, several Iasscr sers were severely cut by flying glass and many others were slightly hurt So gI.dt was the concuS- sion, according to tie passengers, that fl seemed as if the whole train would be blown from the r;ils. The passengers were thrown into ranlc and it was some time after the danger was passed before the trarmsn could succeed in allayine their fears. Most c: the injured were able to continue their jo urney after new tram of par.or tuIs had teen made uI at Stroudsburg. Three of them, how ever were so severely hurt that they stopped off at Washington, N. J., fol medical attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
INQUIRY INTO
 PEONAGE CASES
HOUSE COMMITTEE TAKES UP QUESTION AT REQUEST OF MIS- sIssIPPIAN TO GET THE COR RECT FACTS.

Washington. February 1S.-Peonage prosecutions in the south were the sub jects of discussion today by the House committee on rules, of which Speaker Cannon is chairman. The committee met to determine what course should be pur- sued with reference to a resolution by Representative Humphreys of Mississippi, calling on the attorney general for a full report on peonage cases, and prosecu- tions in that state in the parts played in them by Mrs. Quackenboss of New York a government agent, and special United States Prosecutor Russell. Much of the information relating to the al legged cases of poenage on Sunny Side farm in Mississippi was gathered by Mrs. Quackenboss, and it was presented to the grand jury by MT. Russell. Though no indictments were returned in this in- stance, general publicity was given to the cases and subsequently, official notice was taken by the Italian government Many of MT. Humphreys constituents feel that resultantly. Mississippi has been prejudced and has lost immigration ben efits and it is now with the idea of clearing the situation by an official in quiry that the Humphreys resolution was offered The committee on rules failed to reach a decision as to what it's report on the resolution would be and the matter will be further considered at another meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Los Angeles Results.

Los Angeles February 1s.-Five favorites won their races at Santa Anita today, all by a good margin. Crepps Beckham, at 10 to 1, won tn e fifth race by a nose from Merlingo, with Rubinon third. Meelick, at 1 to 2, won the owners handicap from Mark Anthony IT. with Old Timer third in the fast time of 1:12.
 First race, five furlongs, purse-John c. Rice, 109 CHarty), 7 to 2, won; Humero, 109 (W Miller). 6 to 1, sec ond; Cardinal, 109 (Musgrave), 10 to 1, third. Time, 100 3-5.
 Second race, three and a half fur longs, selling-Antioch, 105 (W. Miller) to 5, won; Force, 10S tShilling), 5 to l, second, Madeline Musgrave, 100 (Musgrave), to 1, third. Time, O:40 4-5.
 Third race, five and half furlongs, selling-Lord Nelson, 1O9 (Preston), Il to 1, second; Laudable, 91 (Goldstein), 5 to l, third. Time, 1:06 2-5.
 Fourth race, six furlongs, Owners handicap-Meelick, 95 (Dugan), l to 2, won; Mark Anthony II, 105 (Burns), to 1, second; Old Timer, 95 (Ross), to l, third. Time. 1:12.
 Fifth race, mile and hree-sixteenths, selling-Crepps Beckham, 103 (Taylor) 10 to l, won; Merlingo, 106 (Burns), 4 to 1, second; Rubinon, 103 Preston), 20 to 1, third. Time, 200.
 Sixth race, mile, selling-Aucassin, 10s (W. Miller), 5 to ?, won; l.. c. Widrig, 94 (Martin), g to 2, second; Friar of Elgin, 92 (Burns), to l, third. Time, 1:3S 45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
SOUTHERN STEEL GO.

The undersigned. at the request of the holders of large amounts of the First Mortgage Bonds and the Collateral Trust Notes of the Southern Steel com pany, have agreed to act as a commit tee to protect and enforce the rights of the holders of the said Bonds and Notes and to prepare plan of reorganiza- ton.
 A deposit agreement has been pre- pared designating THE NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY as depositary of the committee, and the holders of the First Mortgage Bonds and the Collateral Trust Notes are requested to deposit their Bonds and Notes with the Deposit tary without delay.
 Copies of the deposit agreement can be obtained from the depositary or from the secretary of the committed
 JAMES T. WOODWARD,
 OTTO 1T. BANNARD,
 ROBERT B. VAN CORTLANDT,
 WALTER T. ROsEN,
 FRANKLIN e. BROWN.
 w. P. C. HARDING.
 CORNELIUS yANDERBILT,
 Reorganization Committee. D. G. BOISSEVAIN, Secretary,
 20 Pine Street, New York City. HORNBLOWER, MILLER & POTTER,
 Counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Aer0nautique Club Here
 To Encourage BallOOning

The Birmingham Aeronautique club has been formed.
 Sol Caheen, one of the charter members of the club. has written to the Angle mire Balloon works asking for terms on a balloon of 10000 cubic feet capacity.
 Birmingham people desire to travel through the air and a visit to Birming- ham of a member of the Chicago Aero nautique club, has resulted in great en- thusiasm over the new sport in which all nations are at present engaged.
 As a result of the formation of the club in Birmingham, there will probably be one or more balloonists of national reputation at the state fair this fall. The formation of the local club may ultimate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
pr. Richard Douglas Dead.

Nashville, February 1S.-Dr. Richard Douglas, eminent as a surgeon and an authority of works on genealogical and abdominal surgery, died here tonight Dr. Douglas was fellow of the British genealogical surgery and went as dele gate to the fourteenth International Medical Congress at Madrid. He was AS years of age and had been afflicted with bright's disease for the past two years. He was one of the early presidents of the Southern Surgical and Genealogical So- ciety and was for long while secretary of the medical faculty of Vanderpht university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

ly result in an international balloon race starting from Birmingham.
 The following are the charter members of the club: R. H. Baugh Sol Ca heen, Henry B. Gray, R. D. Burnett, George T. Barnes. James w. sharples, and J. w. Monchrief Other well known men are expected to become members of the local organization. A meeting of the club is scheduled for next Friday
 The south is fast acquiring love for the new sport, and recently clubs have been formed in Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville and San Antonio
 The question now is: Within a few years. will there be several balloons in Birmingham, and within ten years. will balloon naavigators in Birmingham be as common as automoblists are now?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

fit to exercise it of working overtime, and hiring men on such terms.
 MT. Davenport claimed that if the bill becomes law the business of the gov ernment would come to standstill, as it's whole work would have to be readjusted on an eight-hour basis. He contended that the terms of the bill were ambiguous.
 He asserted that the object of the bill is to take away from the people of the country, the working people and the eni- rloyer, the liberty of contract which they have always enjoyed. 'The workingman," he said, fought to be allowed to work more than eight hours a day if he sees tit and the employer ought to be allowed to employ labor to work more than eight hours a day If he pays for 1t"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
EIGHT HOUR BILL
 GIVEN BLACK EYE
HOUSE COMMITTEE HEARS ARGU- MENT BY DANIEL DAVENPORT AGAINST THE LIMITING DAILY HOURS OF LABOR.

Washington, February 1S.-A sub-com- mittee on the House committee on labor today gave a hearing on the bill intro duced by ChaiIman Gardner, limiting to eight hours a day the time of daily ser vice of laholers and mechanics employed upon works done for the United States The bill proyidts that the proper officials may waive the provisions and stipula- tions of the act during war or when war is imminent. Daniel Davenport of Bridge port, Conn.,, representing the American Anti-Boycot. association, made the first argument. He spoke in opposition to the measure.
 MT. Davenport said that the object of the bill is to deprive the workingmen of this country or the privilege if they see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
S1OO A MONTH FOR
 RURAL CARRIERS
CONGRESSMAN EDWARDS HAS A BILL TO RAISE THE SALARIES OF CARRIERS AND TO KEEP THE ROUTES INTACT.

Washington, February 1S.-Among the bills and resolutions introduced in the House today were the following:
 MT. Edwards of Georgia, increasing the pay of rural mail carriers to $1O0 month providing that no rural route shall be discontinued without the approval of the representative in Congress in whose dis trict it is situated; providing that Confed- crate war veterans shall be eligible as rural mail carriers "as long as they live .''
 By MT Humphreys of Mississippi, defin- ing who are vagrants in the District of Columbia and including in the designation "every person who abandons his wife or family without cause. leaving them with out support or in danger of becoming a public charge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Proposal for Buildings.

 Sealed proposals will be received until noon March at the office of the gover- nor, B. B. Conner, at the capitol. Mont gomery, Ala, by the building aommittee of the board of trustees of the University of Alabama for the erection of two build ings as per plans and specifications pre- pared by Frank Lockwood, architect Montgomery, Ala. to be erected at the University of Alabama.
 Contractors are asked to bid for the buildings separately and for both as one job.
 The committee reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids.
 Plans may be seen at the office Of the president of the university. or may bf had from the architect.
 GOVERNOR B. B. COMER.
 Chairman Building Committee.
 J. H. JOHNSON. Secretary
 2-16-6t-sun-wed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

Cleveland. O., February 1S.-The Amer ican car in the New York to Paris race driven by Montague Roberts, passed through Ohio today. The car entered the state just east of Conneaut at 7:13 o'clock this morning and arrived at Cleveland at Il 40 and left at 1:40 D. m and arrived at Toledo at 9:S5 tonight. The car will remain in Toledo over night and enter Indiana tomorrow forenoon.
 The French car driven by St. Chaffray, was but few hours behind the Amer ican car all day. At Ripley, N T., the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Autos MOUing Fast Or
 NeW York To Paris Trip

car had to stop for repairs, but proceeded shortly. At Ashtabula some time was lost in taking the wrong road. The road was retraced and the car reached Cleve- land at 1:20 p. m., passing through with out stop. The French car stopped at Fremont for the night and unless it meets with an accident will enter Indiana also tomorrow.
 The Italian car, driven by Sirtori, ar rived here at p. m., and departed at 12:3O a. m., for Toledo, intending to drive all night to catch the leaders.
 The German car, driven by Maas, re- mained at Erie, Pa, over night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Marital Deceptions.

From the Baltimore American
 He--You promised when we were mar ried, to love. honor and obey me, and 1t was false pretenses.
 She-And you promised to endow me with all your worldly goods, and you haven't got any.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Near Human.

From the Baltimore American.
 Talkative-I read the other day in the newspaper of dog that had become a regular drunkard from tapping up beer drippings.
 Cynicus-Ah? Another case of an ami mai showing almost human intelligence?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Score in Bicycle Race.

Boston, February 1S.-The 10 teams of professional bicycle riders competing in six-day race at the Park Square coliseum tonight had covered IDA miles and two laps at the close of the two and half hours racing which is the daily programme. None of the teams has been Tapped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Schaefer Takes Lead.

Philadelphia, February 1s.-Jacob Sha- efer of Chicago, secured the lead over Albert Cutler of Boston. in their 1500 point 1s.1 balk line billiard match here tonight by taking the second game by score of 317 to ITO. The total score for the two nights play is: Shaefer 600; Cut Ter 470.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Moved to 1909 First Avenue B. D. Burnett Cigar Go.

r We are now in position to place long term loans, at low rates of interest on choice busi- ness and residence property.
 STEINER BROS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
MUDLARKS HAVE BEST OF THE RACES Handicap Is Declared Off Be-
 cause of Rain OAKLAND FAvoRITES LOSE At Los Angeles Favorites Fare Well, All Winning Their Races Ex-
 cept one-Walter Miller
 Wins Two Races.
OAKLAND FAVORITES LOSE

New Orleans, February 1S-A heavy rain today at City Park caused many scratches. The handicap, the feature of the day. fourth on the card, was de- clared off when all except one of the sev- en entries were scratched. Joyful Lady, at to 5, favorite in the third race, won after a hard drive from Meadow Green, at 9 to l. Meadow Green looked like the winner until the last fifty yards.
 Weather cloudy, track heavy. summa- ries:
 First race, three furlongs-Warden, log (Ott), 10 to 1, won; Pocotaligo, 112 tMc- DanieD to 1, second; Edwin L., 1l2 (I1oerner), to l, third. Time, :S.
 Second race, steeplechase, snort course, handicap-Dunning, 142 CHeider), to l, won. Waterway, 136 (McClain, 15 to 1, second Dr. Heard, 155 (Grantland), to 1, third. Time, 3:15 1-5
 Third race. five furlongs, selling-Joy- ful Lady, 112 BrusseD, to 5, won; Mea- dow Green, 100 (Slemmons), 25 to 1, second; Deject, 1O5 (Kohn), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:05 4-5.
 Fourth race declared off.
 Fifth race, seven furlongs 1O7 CAdcDanieD, l to ? won; Cablegram, 1O0 (I<oerner), to l. second; Jersey Lady, ss (Smith), 30 to 1, third. Time, 1;SS.
 Sixth race mile and sixteenth, selling Pinsticker, 991s (Ot), IS to 5, won; ha- dur, 99 CHenry), 15 to l, second; Dapple Gold, 1Oe (<oerner), 1 to l, third. Time, 1856 3-5.
 Seventh race, mile and sixteenth, sell ing-Prytania. 1O7 (swain), 30 to 1, won; Hooray 1O4 (sumter) Il to 10, second; De- nigree, 1Oe (Kohn) 12 to 1, third. Time, :57 4-5.
 New Orleans Entries.
 First race three and a half furlongs, purse-Yankee Daughter, Miss Highland, 97: Claiborne, 100; Nasturtia, Arionette, 10s Roseburg IL, 1O6; Elizabeth liar wood, 1o9; Hammock Boy, 115.
 Second race, steeplechase, short course Flush, 1Ss; Waterway, 14O; Coal Black. 149; Lindale, Berry Waddell, 15l
 Third race, five furlongs, selling-Dix- well. Major Mack, Royal Jack, Need more 95; Capt Sydney Smith, Royal Chance 9S: Red Mill, Major McComb, Moxey Mead, Ben Walmsley. Prowler. Bereaud, Jr., 100; Milo Tim Kelly, Um- pire, 103.
 Fourth race, one mile. the Lagarde selling stakes, 5000 added-Rebel Queen, S5; Miss Delaney. Banirda, 90; Woodlane, 92; Severus, 99; St. Ilario, 90; Lady Souf- file, 9S; Angelus, 104 Fifth race, five furlongs, selling-Sir Cyril, Spunky, Prince Bowling, Florida Glen. Stoneman, 103; Darling Dan, AL calde 105; Lorrimer. Lon O., Ben Sand, Bobbin Around, Brimmer, Gratiot, 10S. Sixth race, six furlongs, selling-Caper, 99: Gold Bearer. Ben Trovato, Gibson, 9S; Miss Strome, Baleshed, Fusilade, 1O2; Bert Osra, Alencon, Alpenmarchen, Lacache, You Win, 103 Morales, 1O5; Clifton Forge, 106.
 Seventh race, six furlongs, selling-Bert- mont 95; Handzarra, Bertha E., 96; Gam brnus. 9S; Artful Dodger, 101; Toe Beach, 102 Monere 103; Royal Onyx, 104; Ral- bert, 107; Escutcheon, 10S; Ace High, 1O9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

President Baugh leaves tonight for Lit- tie Rock. where he will attend the meet ing of the Southern league directors.
 It is reported on good authority that there will be no transfer of the stock of the local association. As stated Sunday. J. Thad Mullin expressed a willingness to purchase the controlling shares.
 The Lancaster, Pa, club wrote Presi- dent Baugh a formal letter yesterday. offering to take Catcher Raub off his hands in case 1t was impossible to come to terms with the player. President Baugh replied that Raub would either come 10 Birmingham or retire from the profess sion. The indications are that Raub will make good with a rush.
 No reply has come from Carlos Smith to the question of the local association: Are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

Vincent Turner notified the association yesterday that he was planning to put a marriage yoke about his neck. The local association believes that this yoke will make Turner a better pitcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

Ads illustrated with good cuts arc trade wtnners-The Gawk makes good cuts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

Centerfelder Molesworth returned his signed contract yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19
Baseball Stories Thar
 May Wake Local History

you serious in planning to retire, or are you carrying the joke through another chapter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

Manager Vaughn will sign another in- fielder this week. He has his man bagged and he comes exce1lently recommended.
 Noah Henline. Memphis and Montgom- cry outfelder. may become a Baron yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-19

The chances to secure Catcher Douglass are goodl
, 1908-10-24
DoIIiver on Taft.

Dayton, O., Oct. Ex-senator iona.
than P. Dolliver of Iowa enacted the
star role at a huge political meeting
here in the Victoria theater last night.
He delivered an address covering par.
ticularly the personal fitness of Judge
Taft for the presidency. The climax
came when he told the story of how
he had heard William Mckinley, as
president, shortly before his death,
name Taft for the presidency.
Lectured BY Mckinley.
1t was at the time that Judge Taft
was on the bench that Mckinley sen,
for him and told him that he proposed
to appoint him governor Of the Philip
pines. Senator Dolliver said that al
first Taft demurred and then Mckinley
delivered a lecture upon a mans duty
to his country.
Predicted His Election.
And now, judge" said Presiden'
Mckinley to Taft, 81 want to offer yor
a great opportunity to serve your race
and generation and il you do as
want you to do you will one day bt
president of the United States. For /
you do this work well the historian viii
write you down not as the president o
this country, but as the father of an in
dependent nation away off yonde
across the Pacific"
, 1908-10-24
Of NEXT
VICE presidents
JAMES scHooLcRAFT SHERMAN
BORN AT UTICA FIFTY-THREE
YEARS AGO THIS DAY.
Graduate of Hamilton College, Lawyer
BY Profession, Served in Congress
and Became Chairman of New
York Republican State Conven
tion-Ovation to Taft.

Utica, N. Y, Oct. 24.-James School,
craft Sherman, republican nominee for
vice president of the United States,
was born in Utica, N. Y, October "a,
1855. He graduated from Hamilton
college in 1873 and two years later was
admitted to the bar. In 1882 he was
made secretary Of the republican com-
mittee Of his county and in 1884 he
was chosen mayor Of Utica by the larg-
est majority ever given a mayoralty
candidate in that city up 20 that time
Served in Congress-
In 1886 he was elected to congress.
He was renominated in 1888, but was
defeated and again was an unsuccess-
full candidate in 1890.
Declined denomination.
Two years later, however, he was
elected and continued to represent his
district until the present year, when he
declined denomination to accept the
second place on the republican ticket
with Mr.. Taft. Mr.. Sherman was a
delegate to the republican national
convention in 1892, and chairman Of
the New York republican state conven-
ton in 1895 and again In 1900.