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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
RICH HILL, MO-, TERRoRizEp
WHEN FIVE MEN AFTER LOOT
ING BANK SAFE EXCHANGE
SHOTS WITH sHERlFF's POSSE.
MEXICANS BLOW UP
AMERICAN MINERS
SET EXPLOSIVE UNDER BOARD
ING HOUSE AND COMPANY
STORE ACROSS ARIZONA LINE
AND WOUND FiFTEEN.-

Rich Hill, Mo-. Feb. IL. - Securing
$2S, 900 in cash after dynamiting and
totally wreckfng the Farmers and
Manufacturers bank, five bandits,
heavily armed, terrorized the citizens
here early today and, after exchanE-
ing shots with sheriff's posse escap-
cd to the rough country north Of here.
No one was injured.
The terrific explosion caused by
dynanhting the vault Of the bank
awakened the town shortly after mid
night and the population hurried to
the building. Some of the citizens
opened fire on the fleeing bandits and
the robbers returned the flrs.
Cashier Jamison said all the avail
able cash in the bank was secured By
the robbers. The bank building was
badly damaged by the explosion.
Dynamite Plot Against Americans.
Tucson. Ariz Feb. 12. - Details Of
an attempt to kill every American al
the Santa Rosa line in Sonora. TWEEN.
ty miles south of Douglas, was, made
on Saturday last, when Mexican EN-.
ployes placed sticks of dynamite un.
der the boarding house, the company's
store and the foreman's S and superin.
IeHueIft TeSluSHCeS, were just re-
ceived here today The fuses attached
to the dynamite were timed for the
explosions to follow each other in rap
id succession. The hour selected was
during th evening meal when all the
American miners were in the board
ing house.
Fifteen Blown Through Roof.
The store and boarding house were
demolished Fifteen men who were
eating were blown through the roof OF
the boarding house, sustaining broken
legs and arms, but there were no IA
talities.
At the foreman's residence the
dynamite failed to ignite, but the su-
perintendents office was demolished.
He escaped injury.
The Rurales are already on the
scene and eighteen Mexicans are un-
der arrest.
The attempt to destroy the Ameri.
cans is believed to be the work Of
sympathizers with the revolutionists
at present under arrest at Los An
geles who believe the prisoners are
being prosecuted by the Americans.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Thaw 81 Today,

Matteawan, N Y, Feb. 12. = Harry
K. Thaw will celebrate the thirty
seventh anniversary of his birth at
the state hospital today.
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw paid her husband
visit yesterday. On the way from
the station to the asylum Mrs. Thaw
purchased beautiful azalea which
she took to her husband. He seemed
delighted with the gift.
Thaw's mother. Attorney Peabody
and DR.. Jacobus will spend some
time with him tomorrow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Mason CITY Man Drowned.

Mason City. Feb. IL. Especial. -
Edward Crimmings, aged As years
who has wife and daughter IL yeari
old was drowned in an artificial pond
at the cement plant at o'clock last
night. He was attempting to cross the
lake on the rotten ice. His body was
recovered today at IL o'clock after
blasting through the Ice. Missing him
this morning and finding his dinnet
pail untouched, caused the search
The lake is very Deep
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
RECEIVER IN CHARGE
Cincinnati Implement Says It Can
Pay All Debts When Money
Becomes Easier.

Cincinnati, O., Feb. 12.-P. P. Mast
& Co, agricultural implements manu-
facturers, Of Springfield, Ohio, today
was thrown into the hands Of receiv-
ers by an action begun in the United
States circuit court. The receiver Is
directed to continue the business of
the company, but to wind it up as
speedily as possible. The assets are
given at s1,000,000: the Indebtedness
S4oo,O0o The financial stringency is
given as the reason for the receiver
ship. the companies attorney declaring
1t will be able to nay it's debts as soon
as money becomes easier
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
RESUME WORK
ST. Louis Republic Iron & Steel Co.,
Put on 900 Men Today = Other
Firms Increase Eorce

st. Louis. Feb. 12 = The Republic
Iron & Steel company in East ST.
Louis. ILL.,, put nine hundred men at
work yesterday. Today the announce.
ment was made by the National
Enamelling and Stamping company
that 400 extra men would be given EN-.
ployment in the tin mills at Granite
City Monday. A number of other in
dustries across the river are stated to
be increasing their numbers daily
and managers say the effect of the re-
cent financial depression is disappear
ing rapidly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
TREATY SIGNED
France, Great Britain, Germany ana
Russia Agree to Recognize.
Norway.

Paris, Feb, 12.-The treaty signed
recently between France, Great Bri-
tain, Germany, Russia and Norway,
the object Of which Is to guarantee the
independence and territorial integrity
Of Norway, was made public today. II
provides that Norway shall cede to no
power any part of her territory The
signatories agreed to recognize and
receipt the integrity Of Norway and
to act in concert in her support in the
event of her being menaced by any
power.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Miss Maza Thompson Dead

keota, Feb. IL. - Maza Mae
Thompson, third and youngest child
OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Thompson,
passed away last evening at $50
o'clock. She was % years, months
and days of age Maza was taken
with typhoid fever about twelve days
ago. The funeral service will be held
in the Presbyterian church today at
2 O'Clock, conducted by Rev. John C.
Giffen. assisted by Rev. Arch L. Ora.
ham. Burial in the Keota cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
A FATAL EXPLOSION
Fifty Tons of Liquid Metal Explode
at Mationa! Tube Com
pany.

Pittsburg, Feb. PA dozen men
were burned, three fatally, in a terri
blast furnace Of the National Tube
company at McKeesport early today
The huge steel p.ated furnace. leo
feet in height, burst at the tap hole
and fifty tons of liquid metal dropped
to the floor accompanied by explo,
sions as it spread and splashed over
heads and bodies of the workmen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Infant Found on Doorstep.

Keokuk, Feb 12. - An unnatural
mother abandoned her baby early yes
terday morning, leaving the child on
the doorstep of citizen. and then
disappearing.
the cniid is three weeks old
baby girl, a bright looking child, and
was left at the home of Charles w.
Love. No. 1103 Bank street. it being
found there at 5 o'clock in the morn
ing by the family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Oil Near centeryi!Ie.

Centerville. Feb. ED White,
farmer owning four hundred acres of
land five miles east of Centerville, has
become convinced that he las good
oil prospects and will commence at
once to drill for oil. He has pur-
chased complete drilling outfit ana
employed an expert oil man to com
mence operations within a few days.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Rich Alton Man
Has Confessed to
Many Burglaries

sss ssss sss% @aa
Alton, ILL.,, Feb. t2. = Henry
SchueIIe, wealthy and respect
ed building contractor ls In Jail
today on the charge of burglary.
1t Is alleged he has confessed
that for yoars he has been en-.
tering the stores Of his neigh
bors at night, stealing. He knew
he was doing wrong, he said,
but was unable to overcome the
desire to steal. He always eIoat-
ed over the stolen goods for a
day or two and would then burn
them or throw them away.
b D 4 . 4 4
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
indian ApproprlatIon slII FlIed.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 12.-The
Indian appropriation bill, after days of
consideration on the floor was passed
today by the House practically in the
form recommended by the committee
The bill carries an appropriation ap-
proximating $S,0O0,00O.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
BRYAN AT BUFFALO
Close Canadian Tour BEGINNING This
Afternoon viii Make Five Ad-
dresses

Buffalo. N. Y, Feb. 12.--wiliam j..
Bryan arrived here today from his
Canadian tour. At Niagara Falls he
delivered an address under the aus
Dsces of the democratic committee.
IeginEing this afternoon Bryan will
deliver five addresses here on as many
different subjects, a general address to
the women, religious address to the
clergy, political address to the general
public, patriotic address at private
club. and fraternal address to ra-
ternal Organization of which he is a
member.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Seeks Lower BRIDGE Fares.

Dubuque, Feb. 12.-John R. Waller,
attorney, yesterday gave out the text
of a complaint filed with the Iowa rail-
way commission asking that the iii.
nois Central railway, owner of the
Dubuque and Dunleith Railway Bridge
company, be compelled to reduce the
passenger rate across the bridge.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Colorado is for Taft.

Denver, Colo, Feb, 12.-Resolutions
endorsing the course of the national
administration and favoring the nomi-
nation of Taft for the presidency, were
unanimously adopted today by the re-
publican state central committee OF
Colorado.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Confessed Attempts at wreckino.

Butte, Mont, Feb. 12.-The mystery
which surrounded the attempts to
wreck the Oregon Short Line trains
early yesterday was cleared up yes
terday when Pat Gordon, aged "a Of
Butte, one of the suspects. confessed
He denies having any grudge agains.
the road although he admits having q
quarrel with a former section boss
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Noted Clergyman Dead.

Marshall, Mich, Feb, 12.-Rev.
Father P. A. Baart, pastor of st.
Mary's church of this city, and one of
the recognized authorities in the coun-
try on canonical law of the Roman
Catholic church, died today of pneu-
monia
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Automobiles start for PARIS.

New York, Feb. 12-Six automo-
biles started from the Times square
at 11;15 a. m. today on the race to
Paris by way OF the Bebring Strait.
The departure was witnessed by
great throng Of people,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
NO DRINKING AT S. u. !.
Authorities Have Dis,
charged Number Of Students
, for the Fault.

Iowa City, Feb. 12. - The author
tiles of the university are continuing
to enforce the rules against drinking
very severely. During the year mum.
ber OF young men have been request
ed to leave school, and at the end Of
the present semester a larger number
we're told that their presence was no
longer desired. Others were warned
that unless they changed their habits
similar fate awaited them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
Attempt to Wreck 3. & o. Express

Girard, Ohio, Feb 12.-An attempt
to wreck a New York Chicago express
train on the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road was made today. A tie and
pile of stone were placed on the track
but were discovered by the section
boss. Steve Vargo and John Metro
were arrested near the scene.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
WARDEN JONES
HAS Been OUSTED
HEAD OF FORT MADISON PENI
TENTIARY REMOVED BY THE
BOARD OF CONTROL.

Des Moipes, Feb, 12.-The
board Of control has appointed J.
G. Sanders of West Union, as
warden of the penitentiary at Ft.
Madison. He is now principal Of
schools.
Ft Madison, Feb. 12.-Like thun-
derbolt from clear sky came the an
nouncement yesterday that Warden n.
Jones Of the Fort Madison state peni-
tentiary will step down and out on
April 1, 1908, after fourteen years of
faithful and efficient service. His sue
cessor has been named, and is Prot
j.. c. Sanders Of West Union.
Warden Jones received word Mon.
day that the state board OF control
had decided to retire him, and that
his successor had been selected.
There has been no charge preferred
against Mr. Jones, nor is there any
fault found with his conduct of the
state institution.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
FATHER OF TEN-sUiclDE.
Andrew Spies, Living Near Daven'
port. Hangs Himself After Fam
ily Reunion.

Davenport, Feb. 12.-Little Clara
Spies, the youngest of ten children OF
Andrew Spies, a farmer living near
here, found her fathers body hanging
in a corn crib. He had committed
suicide just after a family reunion
held at the home. He left no explain
alton of his act.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-02-13
suHragetses Prefer Prison to Fine.

SuffraqetEes Prefer Prison 70 EIhe.
London. Feb. 12.-Nearly fifty wom-
en- suffragists who yesterday made a
raid on the house of commons, today
were sentenced to pay fine or suffer
a months Imprisonment. All but two
of the women preferred to go to jail
rather than pay fine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17
n. 3. Dutton Co. Successful.

After great deal Of effort and CORE
spondence II. B. Dutton Co., the popu-
lar druggists, has succeeded in getting
the DIR. Howard Co. in making special
half price Introductory offer on the reg
ular fifty cent size of their celebrated
specific for the cure OF constipation and
dyspepsia.
DIR. Towards specific has been so re-
markedly successful in curing constipa-
ton, dyspepsia and all liver troubles,
that II. b. Dutton Co. are willing TO re-
turn the price paid in every case where
it does not give relief.
So great is the demand for this specific
that II. B. Dutton Co. have been able to
secure only limited supply, and every
one who Is troubled with dyspepsia, con-
stipation or liver trouble should call up
on them at once, or send 20 cents, and
get sixty doses of the best medicine ever
made, on this special half price offer with
their personal guarantee to refund the
money if it does not cure.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17

state of New York? Take him away,
Mr.. Parker, before forget myself and
have him elected forcihlyw
Mr.. Parker looked doubtful, the farm
er was obdurate. the officer handed
Richard a paper. while Uncle Michael
looked on. rubbing his plump white
hands and chucklng softly. At this
juncture Sir Rodney Hickwich hap
pened to spy a monocle in the eye of a
gentleman outside. At the same time
he caught the name of Croyland. He
rose from his seat in the drawing room
and appeared upon the scene. lie had
been greatly troubled over the fact
that Lord Croylands plans for pur-
chasing submarines for Japan had
been disclosed to the authorities ut
Washington, at the instance of the
Russian ambassador. and unless the
plans were dropped forthwith grave
complications were certain to follow.
For this very reason he had made a
flying trip to New York in an endeavor
to save his friend from serious blum
ders. He had not been able. as he
said. to get reply to three kilograms
and five letters and was the more anx-
ious to learn the reason OF this mex
plicable silence. He was u little near
sighted. but he was sure he recognized
his friend among the group upon the
porch.
"Why. Croyland," he exclaimed,
"how are you"
How dye dor returned Richard
audaciously, taking the outstretched
hand and shaking It cordially. by
Jove, old chap. I'm glad to see your
Sir Rodney stared at this strange
young man before him. gasped and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17
Alice Briqes Nelson.

Some sincere words are certainly most
fitting in loving memory of Alice Briggs
Nelson. wife OF Orrin Nelson of Sails
bury, Vermont, who entered into rest
June 9th, 1908, at the age of IS years.
She was born in Salisbury, Vermont,
Sept. 8, 1S42, a daughter Of Sumner and
Louisa Bump Briggs. AT an early age
she went to Brandon where her girlhood
and part of her married life were spent.
On Christmas day, 1866. she was united
in marriage with Orrin Nelson, who
together with two sons, Frank B. of Sal
isbury and Allen H. of New York, and
two brothers, Edward w. Briggs and
Henry d. Briggs of Brandon, survive
her.
Mrs. Nelson's life was one of unselfish-
ness. Her greatest joy was to help and
her kindness of heart will long he r., =
membered. In July, 1865, DIR. Thomas
the much loved pastor of the Baptist
church of Brandon, received her with
eight others into the communion of the
church. In 1885 she took letter from
this church and with her husband Joined
the Congregational church in Salisbury.
Her whole life was consecrated to her
Divine Master, to whom she always
looked for guidance and whom she
served implicitly.
AS friend, neighbor. sister, wife and
mother she was honored and loved. All
mourn her loss and hold her life in low
ing memory. Although she has passed
to rest, her deeds will live in the minds of
those who knew her.
The funeral was held at her late home
in Salisbury, July 1st with interment at
West Salisbury. Rev. Slocum officiated.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17

The current issue of The .Vermonter is
an unusually handsome. Besides con-
tanning interesting sketches and por-
traits, showing the progress of literary
and musical work in Mortified, as well
as fine descriptive matter and views of
the town of Dorset, some of the notables
now before the public eye are depicted.
Among them is an excellent likeness of
Ex-Gov. G. s. Page. Mr.. Cummings
has naively captioned the portrait ever
monts new Q. s. Senator, ''iand in very
small type beneath, "a prophecy" Even
one who hasi not seen the genial Ex-
Senator may learn from the picture that
Mr.. Page is man of more than common
attainments, and the prophecy of the
Vermonter might hit much further from
the mark.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17

The ever-successful Addison County
Fair will occur the last week in August,
and will fully equal, if not excel, any
previous fair. The grounds are by far
the finest in the State, and everything
that ingenuity can devise is to be ar
ranged for the instruction, editication
and amusement of the immense throng,
which is sure to come. Middlebury can
not start too soon to boom the big fair.
Other things in plenty make old Middle
bury a name well known way beyond
that of most towns of the same size but
the Addison County fair is an institution
that has done its share to make our town
known far beyond the borders of the
State. So the people of the vicinity
should not lose sight of the fact that the
fair is peculiarly our own institution,
and that we must hustle to help keep
up the enviable reputation already en-
joyed by the Addison County Agrlcul-
tural society. Many arrangements have
been completed already to furnish lavish
entertainment, in regard to which more
will be seen later.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17

When the name of Judge George w.
Gray was mentioned as a nominee for
vice-president in the Democratic party
a friend stated, He will have none of
it; the Office has all the deprivations of a
monastery and none of the consultations
of religion" This is prettily enough
put; but why should the Office of vice
president be held so lightly? Three
times at least it has been necessary that
men of extra ability should occupy this
position. And the future may present
opportunities for promotion of other
presidents. Clearly, it would not
be over-wise to select nonentities for
this office.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17
VERMONT SANATORlUM.
Thirty-seven Patients Now in the
Institution.


DR.. Henry d. Chadwick, superintend-
ent and medical director of the Vermont
sanatorum at Pittsford, has issued a
statement saying that since the opening
of the sanatorium December 16 last, 63
patients have been admitted. Twenty
six of these have been discharged, leav-
ing 81 now under treatment.
The average length of stay of those
discharged (disregarding two patients
who insisted upon returning home after
few days stay has been IA weeks,
three days.
Those discharged are classified as fol-
lows:
Eight apparently cured Give incipient
and three moderately advanced)
Nine, disease arrested (three incipient,
five moderately advanced and one far
advanced.)
Four improved 1.-TWO far advanced, one
moderately advanced and one chronic
bronchitis-non tubercular.)
Five not improved three far advanced,
one moderately advanced and one stayed
but two days.
Ten of those discharged gained from
10 to 30 pounds each, six from five to
10 pounds seven from one and one-half
pounds to five pounds. Three made no
gain.
The patients now under treatment are
classified as ~ incipient, 10 moderately
advanced and five far advanced.
The geographical distribution of all pa
tients thus far received is as follows:
Addison county, 12; Rutland, 10; Ben
nington, 3; Chittenden, A; Windham, d;
Washington, s; Franklin, 1; Windsor, s.;
Orleans, l; Grand Isle, l; Caledonia, |.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17

1t now seems assured that Vermont
will do her share in the coming celebra-
ton of the ter-centennial of Lake Cham
plain. The members of the Vermont
commission are all live people and we
may rest assured will do their part to
make Vermont's share generous one.
AT a meeting of the commission held at
Burlington Monday Congressman Foster
stated that there was no doubt but that
Congress would appropriate quarter of
a million dollars as the nations contri-
button.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham II there is anything
about your sickness you do not
understand. She will treat your
letterin confidence and advise you
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has helped
thousands. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17

Reports from all over the country
show gratifying increase in manufac-
turing. Mills are starting again that
have not turned a wheel for months.
The vacation season, too, taking many
away from their work in the cities, leaves
room for large number of unemployed
to work for while. And with the in
crease of business sure to come with the
harvest, will disappear the last trace of
stagnation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17

One of the best formulas known for
external use can be made by combina-
ton of Kerosene Oil, Spirits Turpentine,
Origanum, Ether and Ammonia. When
these different oils are made into an
emulsion, it is the most penetrating of
all liniments. Elliott's Emulsified Oil
Liniment is made from the above for
mula and is put up in half pint bottles in
yellow package and sells for 25c. bottle.
Sold under guarantee by H. B. Dutton
Co., Middlebury, w. R. Warner & Co.,
Vergennes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-17

For the last week everybody has been
trying to discover who John w. Kern
is, what he has done, where he is from
and what he is going to do. And it will
not be more than another week or two
when he will seem like an old friend.
Said John w. is going to ruin his COM
plexion in the lime-light, before the
presidential tussle is over; but he need
not feel badly over this, fer he will have
company.