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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
RESIDENT IN
BRIEF MESSAGE
ASKS 4 BOATS
ROOSEVELT HOLDS UP CHINA AS
EXAMPLE OF TURN THE OTHER
CHEEK POLICY - SAYS DIS
ARMAMENT is FAR OFF

Washington, D. c., April 14.-Com-
pressed into what would be not more
than a ten minute speech on the floor
of congress, President Roosevelt to-
day urged that body in special mes
sage to provide for. the construction
of four battle ships Of the largest and
most improved type at once. The
arguments of the President to impress
his insistence on this naval program
were few, but calculated to be
effective. China was held up as an
example of the peace at any price
doctrine and Great Britain as having
naval policy to be emulated.
The result Of the last Hague con-
ference made 1t plain that nations
would not for some time If ever, agree
On a plan for the limitation Of naval
armament. Arbitration, the President
holds cannot be relied upon as an
effective remedy, though it should be
utilized to it's fullest extent. Disclainl.
ing any intention on the part of the
United States to ever engage in war
of conquest, the President made 1t
plain that this country could Ill afford
to relax into place where insult
would have to be borne in silence.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
EDDYVlLLE.

Eddyville.--The Ladies' Missionary
society of the Congregational church
net with the ladies of the First Con-
gregational church in Ottumwa Friday
and were met at the train, the dinner
was served by the ladies of the So
ciety, who were former residents Of
this place. Those from here who at
tended were: Mrs. c. Hampstead,
Mrs. S. M. David, Mrs. 8. l.. Lem
mons, Mrs. j. N. Elliott, G.. E. Bala-
baugh, w. A. Wing, ]. B. Waga-
man, j. P. Anderson, William NC
Mains, Charles Oldham, Ollie Oldham,
Grant Balabaugh and Misses Clara and
Ollie Balabaugh, Walter Roberts, Miss
Bertha Wagaman and F. M. Epperson.
The lecturer was Mrs. Woodbury. of
the American Missionary society. All
report royal good time.
Mrs. Nelson of Superior, Neb., is ex-
pected here about the twentieth of the
month for a visit with her mother,
Mrs. Williams and with other rela-
tives
Mrs. Clark and children, Miss Hell
en- and Buster went to Kirkville Sat
urday for a brief visit with relatives
at that place.
George Weber was a business visit
tor in Green Ridge day afternoon.
Mrs. Fred Vance was a passenger
to Ottumwa Saturday morning, visit
ing with friends and shopping.
Miss Flora Danforth, who has been
in Ottumwa for the past week, re-
turned home Saturday evening.
Misses Agnes and Allie Gallagher
returned home Saturday morning from
Des Moines, where they have been WIS.,
iting with their aunts, Mrs. Singleton
and Mrs. Kelley.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
CHARLTON.

Chariton.-Chas. Shelton, coored.
and Ed. Barrier. both of this city, were
placed under arrest Sunday on tie
charge of entering the clothing estab-
lishment of E. NJ Press and stealing
quantity Of goods. They were cap
tured in the upstairs room of the
building Which was recently damaged
by fire, and where Mr. Press had a
quantity of goods stored. The goods
which had been stolen. or a part of
them, were found at the home of
Lewis Jackson, where Shelton had a
room. 1t is supposed that Shelton and
Barrier had taken the goods there and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
BOARD ADJOURNS
Business Came Up That Two Super
vsors Could Not Pass

y JOTI,
The county board of supervisors.
after being in session since last week,
adjourned yesterday until tomorrow,
when 1t is expected that Supervisor
Wilson, who has been quite i'll at his
farm northwest of the city, will be
present. This action was made neces-
sary because business came up that
could not be transacted by two mem
bers of the board.
The Eldon claims have not yet
been passed on. but will be taken up
as soon as the full board convenes.
The claims are for measles and small
pox guarantees in Eldon and vicinity
and aggregate sum of several hur
dred dollars
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16

ers do not desire to put more money
in the plant unless some provision
for protection has been made.
$4,000 Bond.
The water company is under penal
bonds of $4,000 for the faithful dis
charge of their provisions of the con-
tract. A short time ago City Solicitor
w. H. G. Jaques notified the bonding
company holding the penal bond that
the company had neglected and failed
to live up to the provisions of the
franchise ordinance. The matter was
taken up with the water works peo-
pie with the result that Messrs. Sling
huff and Sanford came to Ottumwa
yesterday.
Failure to Comply.
The city claims the water company
has not complied with the provisions
of the ordinance The many improve
ments cited in the ordinance includ-
ing a liberation plant were to have
been completed within four years.
This period of time has now lapsed as
the ordinance was granted in the fall
of 1903 nearly five years ago. A fl.
iteration plant has been commenced
but is not near completed. This is
one of the reasons why the company
desires that the franchise be extend.
ed. They claim it is their intention
to fulfill the provisions of the ordin-
ance but heretofore have been unable
to do so through under estimates and
other unforeseen causes such as river
floods which has caused considerable
damage and made necessary a large
outlay on the dams in the Des
Moines river.
BIames Underwood.
Mr.. Slingluff, who is president of
bank and of the water company at
Norristown, Pa, said to the aldermen
last night that he was not familiar
with the negotiations of William I'm
derwood, who is now dead when he
made the agreements with the city.
He said all the details were worked
out by Mr.. Underwood and he had the
matter solely in charge. His sudden
taking away, Mr. Slingluff said, is a
great misfortune to the company.
Re-submission Necessary.
If the Public Water company is to
get new franchise it will be neces-
sary for the matter to again go be-
fore the people for their expression in
a special election.
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SEYMOUR.

Seymour.-Roy Christ and May Par
nell were married at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Parnell, Wednesday evening.
Mrs Anna Lewis who has been at
tending the Baptist missionary train.
ing school in Chicago is again in Sey-
mour.
George Clemens and family of Numa
are visiting relatives in this vicinity.
James Lunch has gone to Auburn
Neb. on business.
John Cutler has bought the two acre
property Of W. M. Armstrong in the
west part of town.
R. L. Gump and Bert Harris, south
west of town. captured an old wolf and
seven young ones last week. The
bounty amounted to $245O.
Rev. Roberts, the new United Broth
ern minister was here the first of the
week and has returned to Columbus
Junction to make preparations for
moving to this place.
]. H. Matthias assisted by relatives
and friends to the number of fifteen
celebrated his fifty-ninth birthday
Tuesday evening.
Stephen Stiles has sold his residence
property one block south Of the square
to Isaac Gump and will go to Vir-
ginia on a visit and may locate there.
George Paterson went to Abba Tues
day to inspect a car load of telephone
poles for the l.. X. Deal Lumber Co.,
of Des Moines.
Mrs. R. e. Lowry and daughter,
Bernice are visiting in Des Moines
and will attend the Young Peoples
convention in Ottumwa Thursday and
Friday. Miss Bernice is a delegate
from this place.
George Patterson has resigned his
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
BAHB BUYS A BIG IOWA RANCH
Finds Lucas County Land That He
Secures for $25 per

Charlton, April 14.-Judge Wal
ter l. Babb of Aurora, ILL.,, but former
ly well known Iowan, has just closed
the purchase Of part of the Penick
& Baker ranch in Cedar township. The
purchase includes 625 acres Of land
which was bought at price of SIS
per acre, perhaps the cheapest price
paid in years for Iowa land. Mr.. Babb
was acting for Messrs Gerge and
Smith of Aurora, who expect to ope-
rate a stock farm here. Mr.. Smith
is president of the Inland Fuel COM
pany and the Western Wheeled
Scraper company of Aurora and his
associate is treasurer of the Inland
Fuel company.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
Son Of Thread Man Arrested,

ST. Paul, Mimi, April IA. Stephen
George Coats, who says he is son
of Stephen Coats, vice president Of
the J. & P Coats Thread company of
Paisley, Scotland, was locked up in
the police station here on the charge
Of defrauding local land man out of
one hundred dollars.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
HARRY c, MONROE
DESERTS FAMILY
TOOK FATHER-IN-LAW'S TEAM
AND DROVE TO OTTUMWA-
DIDN'T COME BACK.
TEAM FOUND HERE
A Good Talker and Machinist by Trade
Left Here March 80 for Parts
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at
Farson.
TEAM FOUND HERE

Charged with desertion of his wife
and two year old child, Harry Monroe,
a machinist by trade and preacher
by choice, has absented himself since
March 49, and is being sought after
by the police and county officials.
The information against Monroe
was filed in Justic Melick's court by
his wife's father, w. M. Mael of near
Agency, who charged Monroe with hav-
ing taken his team with the supposed
intention of taking drive to Farson.
Upon failure to return within a reason
able time Mael notified the police de-
partment here and the team was locat-
ed In this city.
It was found upon Investigation that
Monroe when reaching this city tied
the team and left here by rail as he
has not been heard from since. Dur
ing the week previous to leaving he
worked on the farm of Ezra Sterner.
north Of the city, where he was well
liked. He had preached at the church
at Farson on few occasions. He had
resided for year in Ottumwa and
worked during that time as a
machinist at the packing plant and at
the plant Of Johnston & Sharp.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
THE FRANCHISE GRANTED FIVE
YEARS AGO is NULL AND VOID
PROVISIONS NOT ADHERED
TO BY CORPORATION.
WANT EXTENSION
TO PROTECT BONDS
INFORMAL PROPOSITION ADJ
VANcED TO ALDERMEN LAST
NIGHT-UsE OF PROCEEDS IN
IMPROVEMENTS is PLAN.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The Ottumwa Public Water COM
pany is now without legal franchise
The water people say that the fran
chise of 1903 is practically void. City
Solicitor Jaques ventures the opinion
that it is absolutely void The water
people claim that $240,O0O has been
expended since the granting of the
last franchise. Where dam in the
Des Moines river had been estimated
to cost from $1,000 to $4,000 it has
finally cost $4,000. The company
says 1t is impossible for it to comply
with the city franchise because of I'M
forseen conditions.
With this state of affairs staring the
big bondholders in the face, William
H. Slingluff of Norristown, Pa, and
Mr.. Sanford of Bridgeport, Conn,
appeared informally before the alder
men, following the board of health
meeting last night, and submitted a
proposition to the city which they be-
lieve should be acceptable.
The Proposition.
They propose that an extension Of
the fran chise, which virtually means
.iiC 81 oliIiiiS VI lSW IL dllCulSt, US
accorded them. In return for this con-
sideration the water people will
agree to eXpend the net proceeds of
the plant for a term of years for the
betterment of the plant. It was stat
ed by Mr.. Slingluff last night to the
aldermen that the gross earnings of
the water plant last year were about
$4,000 after running expenses and
interest were paid on underlying
bonds and net earnings were $4,000.
Attorney William McNett, counsel
for the water company, today said:
"The bondholders, or rather major
ity of them, propose to forego any in
terest on their part of the bonds for
a term of years, agreeing on the ex-
tension of the franchise, to allow all
net earnings, which are estimated at
from $4,000 to $4,000 annually, to go
to making improvements, and will
grant the city the right to say which
improvement shall be made first, but
suggesting that 1t would be best, and
perhaps would please more people,
to put in the liberation plant first;
that if a charter is granted so the pri-
waite individuals holding bonds would
be safe, these individuals might ar
range in addition to the net revenue
to expend the first year as much as
the revenues might total in two
years"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16

Friday and Saturday with Miss Myrtle
Deingan.
Mrs. Harry Miller Of Chanute, Kas,
returned home Saturday after a visit
in Whitebreast township with heI
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Brown.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
FORAKER STILL
ON Old SUBJECT
BRINGS UP BROWNSVILLE AT
FAIR IN SENATE DIS
CLAIMS PERSONALITY.

Washington, D. c., April IA. - A
taken in the investigation of the Shoot
ing up of Brownsville, Texas, in Aug
ust, 1906, and an argument in favor
of the re-enlistment of the colored
soldiers of the 25th regiment United
States infantry, was made in speech
by Senator Foraker in the senate to-
day. He prefaced his remarks by say
ing the purpose of the Investigation
had not been to embarrass the Presi-
dent or anybody else and not to make
capital, political or otherwise, against
anybody.
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Section 20 Of Ordinance.

In case of any neglect or delay on
the part Of the city to approve and
accept of any Of the betterments or
improvements herein before in this
ordinance mentioned, to be made by
the said grantee the time of such de-
lay shall not count as a part of the
four years period but said period shall
be extended for all purposes to both
parties for a sufficient time to cover
such neglect or delay and in case the
said grantees without cause of their
own in the reasonable prosecution of
said Improvement, betterments and
extensions or through the neglect Or
delay of material, men or of subcon-
tractors shall be unable to complete
all of said extensions, betterments or
Improvements, within said period Of
four years, then and in such case, the
franchise hereby granted and the con-
tract hereby made shall not fail, but
the said grantees shall not be en-
titled to receive during a time equal
to such delay, after the expiration of
such period of four years, any hy-
drant rental Or moneys for the pub
lie use Of water and the retaining of
such moneys by the said city shall
be liquidated damages for any such
delay on the part of the grantees"
Would Shut Down.
When asked today what would be
the result if the city did withhold the
monthly water rentals, Attorney Nc.
Nett said that the plant must neces-
sarily be closed down. These men
or no Others" said he, cannot do the
impossible. The money is necessary
for the running OF the plant. The
employees of the water company must
be paid and the running expenses Of
the plant must be met The bondhold-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-16
Underlying Bonds.

Aside from S325,000 outstanding
bonds of the reorganized company,
there are two patches of underlying
bonds which are protected by mort
cages on the property, and which have
preference over and above all other
bonds. These bonds aggregate $4,000
being two issues, one of $4,000 and
another of $4,000.
To Stop Water Rentals.
John Weidenfeller, president of the
council, and who presided at the
meeting last night in the absence Of
Mayor Phillips, who attended another
meeting, said today that as far as he
is aware he believes it is the temper
of the council that the city water
rentals of 5000 month be cut off ac-
cording to section 20 of the water or
dinance as follows:
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ers do not desire to put more money
in the plant unless some provision
for protection has been made.
Williams news., 1908-09-26
The Deer Didn't Suffer.

Supt. Gibson. his stenographer, Hugo Victor, local Santa Fe agent. Chas. Johnson and w. E. Howard were out near Gleed Saturday and Sunday, hunting for deer. The gentlemen are great sportsmen, and it is a strange fact that not a single buck was bagged by the party. Despite the abesnce of deer, the huntere had . fine time and will try their luck again at some time in the near future. The practical joke of the trip is "on" Agent Victor. After returning Sunday evening. MT. Victor walked along the platform, dressed in his hunting reealia. and with his Sun day pa per under his arm. A touris just in from Grand Canyon ap- preached MT Victor with a five "ent piece, and reached for the 'laet paper He mistook the agent for 6 newsl oy.
Williams news., 1908-09-26
Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR, ] Land Office at Phoenix. Ariz., <
 SeDtemher 21 1908

Notice is hereby given that Benjamin F. sweetwood, of Williams Arizona. who, on July 24, 1907, made Homestead Entry No. s46 Serial No Oe16), for the E19 NW14 and W14 NEA, Sec ton 34, Township 23 N.. Range E., G. &. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final communication proof. to establish claim to the land above described, before G. Layton, Clerk of the District Court at Flagstaff Ari- )na on the 27th day If October, 1908. = Claimant names witnesses:
 George J. Robinson, of Williams, Arizona. Robert Hall, of Williams, Arizona.
 Reuben L. Neill, of Williams, Arizona.
 Robert D. Postle, of Williams, Arizona.
 LYMAN w WAKEFIELD, Register. First pub, Sept. 29. 1906.
 Last pub, October 24. 1908.
Williams news., 1908-09-26
Applications for Grazing Permits

NOTICE is hereby given that all applications for permits to graze cattle, horses and sheep COMING NATIONAL FOREST during the sea- son of 1908. must be filed in my office at Flag slaff Arizona, on or before October l. 1908. Full information in regard to the grazing fees to be charged and blank forms to be used in making applications will be furnished upon request.
 FRANK c. ". POOLER, Forest Supervisor,
 Flagstaff, Arizona
Williams news., 1908-09-26
Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE

PHOENIX, ARIZONA. Sept r., 1908 Notice is hereby given that Lazelle D. Gale, of Seligman, Arizona, who, on November 29, 1907, made Homestead Application No. 1l6l Serial No Os9s), f"r E1a NW14. E19 SW14 Sec tion 36, Township 23 N, Range w G. & S. R. Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before J. M. W. Moore, U. 8. Commissioner. at Prescott, Arizona, on the 3Oth day of October, 1908.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 James A. Lamport, of Seligman, Arizona. Jerry W. Sullivan. oi Seligman, Arizona. Joseph l. Roberts, of Prescott, Arizona. Michael Mcbride of Seligman, Arizona.
 LYMAN w WAKEFIELD, Register. First publication, Sept 26, 1908.
 Last publication, Oct. "A. 1908.
Williams news., 1908-09-26
TEA

Moneyback means that the tea is good and well worth the money.
 Cant IT C an anything else.
 Your grocer returns your money if you don't like Schil!inE's Best: we pay him.
Williams news., 1908-09-26

MHB D. D. MliloT, Wuo hds ooVh visiting with Mrs. w. D. Finney, and seeing the Grand Canyon for a week, left Tuesday evening on No. 2 for her home in Albuquerque Mrs. Miller eings beautifully, and on Sunday favored the congrega' ton at the Methodist church with selections, at both the morning and evening services. The singing was greatly appreciated by those who were attended the services.
 Robert Postls returned Tuesday evening from his visit at Prescott and Mint valley. While at the latter placs Bob" had the pleasure of meeting the Misses Springfield. formerly residents of Williams, but are now making their home in the valley, Miss Vada having charge of the school there for the winter. Bob" says he had the time of his life at the old home, .feasting on watermelon, fruits. etc.
 Chas Adams. who manufacture the "big noise" in the local K. of P. band. has just received new equipment in the shape ot e fnt new tuba of c. c. Conn manufae- ture. The instrument is silver. plated, of the latest pattern and was added to the equipment of the band at a cost of $50. The nev instrument is in master hands. and is a splendid addition to the bands equipment.
 Webster Street, former chief jus tioe of Arizona, and one of the best known jurists in the southwest died in Los Angeles Tuesday morn ing of paralysis, and was buried ir that city. Announcement of Street'l death came in a brief telegram m te his law partner, c. H Hayes, here Phoenix Democrat.
 The NEWS is in receipt of copy of the Point Pleasant, West Vir ginia, Register, containing an ac count of tho death of Mrs. K. V Whaley. mother of Mrs. Estells Sands, and grand mother of Vance Sands. we'll known locally. Th' dead lady was over 80 years of age
 John Kinucan, formerly traiI master on this division. but nov located at Point Richmond, Cal. came in Tuesday evening and spen Wednesday circulating among hi many old friends in Williams, leav ing in the evening for Flagstaf "and all points east"
 w. J. Parker was in from hi ranch near the Mcclellan dam, Fri day. exhibiting turnip. which h. raised. It weighs T pounds ant measures 23 inches in circumfer snce. None but the richest soi could produce its equal.
 Abb Wilson and ia mily returned yesterday from a weeks huntin trip in the Sycamore country. The. brought with them two fine bucks and Abb has them on exhibition at Poleon Bros. meat market.
Williams news., 1908-09-26
RECORDERS WEEKLY REPORT

The following 10 the weekly re- port of instruments filed in the recorders office for the week end ing Sept. 16, 1908.
 Judgment, Asa Clark vs. A. T. & S. F. By. Co. ct al.
 Warranty deed. Ramon Garcia ct ux to Ynasio Lopes.
 Release of mortgage. Title Ins. & Trust Go to H. c. Vincent ct ux.
 Appointment of agent, Northern Assurance Co. to MeD. Robinson.
 Realty mortgage, Heater NJ. Mur- phy to Ci'izena' bank.
 Warranty deed. Asa Clark ct ux te c. A. Clark & Co. Release realty mortgage. David Babbitt by H. S. Wilson to Sabino Barron.
 Realty mortgage. Sahino Barron ct ux to David Babhitt. Water location. reservoir, Clay flat, Geo Mccormick.
 Water location. reservoir, above Brookbank tanks. Geo. Mccormick.
 Warranty deed, T. J. Malcom ct TX to F. O. Poison.
 Deed, E J. Fox to J. S. Walch.
 Warranty deed. David Babbitt to Rabbit Bros. Co. of Williams.
 Release of chattsl mortgage. Bab ,itt Bros. by H s. Wilson to G. D. md Lena Fredenberger.
 Relea.e ehattel mortgage, David 8abbitt by H. s. Wilson to G. D Fredsnberger.
 Bill of eale. Louie Lockwood to H. R Heckethorn.
 Following instruments were filed for week ending Sept 23:
 Water location, Laguna Seca -eservoir. J. F. Daggs.
 Water location, Pickett reservoir, ]. F. Daggs.
 Bill of gale, w. D. Bruce to Guy H. Kehl and Irwin H. Walker. Chattel mortgage. Guy H. Kehl ,t al to w. D. Bruce. Warranty deed, Geo.. w. Math- sws ct ux to John R Smith.
 Appointment of registration off, cer. Jesse L. Boyee to H. Conrard.
 Chat. mortgage. conditional sale, Edmonds & Fetter to National Cash Register Co. Bill of sale, Frank Bell to A. F. Poison. Water location, Crowell wash, R. E. Daggs.
 Deed. John Noble ct ux by Home Savings Bank & Trust Go mort yaeeee. to Perkins & Sutton
 Deed, John Noble ct ux by E. s. Gosney, mortgagee. to Perkins & Sutton.
 Bill of sale. John Noble by Home Savings Bank & Trust Co.,. mort gagee, to Perkins & Sutton.
 Bill of sale, John Noble by E. s. Gosney, mortgagee. to Perkins & Sutton.
 Warranty deed. 0. B. Sutton ct ux to w. w. Perkins.
 Warranty deed, w. w. Perkins %. B. Sutton.
 Bill of eale, Mrs M. V. Drum to David Brolliar.
 Water location, Mesa Butte dam, c. J. Rabbit.
 Bill of sale, F. L. Fredrick to David Brolliar.
 Mining location. Arizona onyx, John Marshall ct al.
 Appointment of registration off, cer, Jesse l.. Boyce to s. s. Preston.
 Appointment of power of attor- ney, the Title Guaranty x Surety Go. to Nj. 1. Powera ct al.
Williams news., 1908-09-26
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