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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
JAXoN OUT FOR OFFICE.
Man of Questioned Nationality Will
Stand for Ottawa Parliament

WINNIPEG. Manitoba. October IL
Honore Joseph Jaxon. who was promi-
nenu in the United States last year be-
cause of his correspondence with Presi-
dent Roosevelt upon the Haywood Meyer
Pettibone undesirable citizen question.
has caused much comment In the coun-
try west of Winnipeg by appearing as
a candidate for the Ottawa parliament.
He came to the northwest several months
ago. and has been put forward as the
candidate of an independent element that
has arisen among the farmers and work
ingmen. and seems to have strength. In
his appeal to the voter. Jaxon attacks
both leading political parties and puts
forth a statement which strikes radically
at Canadian claims to govern the north
west.
Mr. Jaxons candidacy probab bly, will!
bring up the question whether he is a
Canadian or belongs under the United
States flag by birth. He claimed, when
living in Chicago. to have been born in
1861, in Jaxon's Buffalo. between Montana
and the Northwest territory. the location
of the camp to the international bound
airy line being doubtful His father was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
OLD GUARD PRESENTATIONS.
G. A. r. Veteran Guardsmen Meet
and Plan for New Uniform.

An assembly OF the members of the Ole
Guard of the Department of the Potomac
G. \. r. was held last night at head.
quarters in the Grand Army building. Ill.
Pennsylvania avenue. The meeting was
largely attended and plans were laid tc
procure a new dress uniform for the vete-
ran guardsHen. 4 tentative program
of social events for the coming winter
was arranged.
At the previous assembly of the OLE
Guard d committee was quietly appointed
to procure a testimonial for Adjt. Mel
bourne NJ. Lewis. who recently entered
the ranks of the benedicts. Last even
ing Capt. J. NJ. Edgar pre- ented to Adjt
Lewis large hand-carved mahogany
easy chair in the name of his comrades
of the guard. Adjt. Lewis, taken by sur
prise. expressed his appreciation and tina,
of Mrs. Lewis.
Capt. Edgar then presented to Financial
Secretary f. A. Wilbur gold fountain
pen lin recognition OF his faithful serv-
ice.
Announcement was made that the mex,
assembly of the Old Guard will be held
on election night, when the friends Of the
command will be entertained at a com
plimentary euChre party, and the election
returns will be read during the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
LARGE SEA TUG LAUNCHED.
Mary E. Scully Takes to Water al
Port Richmond, N. 2.

The tug Mary F. Scully, which will be
one of the largest ocean-going tugboats
afoat was Saturday last launched from
the yards of her builders at Port Rich
mond, n. Y. and is now being fitted with
engine and machinery in preparation for
service.
She is one of the Scully feet of big tow
boats hailng from New York and is mod
ern in all respects. Mrs. Mary f. Scully,
wife of one of her owners. after whom
the tug is named. was her sponsor.
The Scully is $50 feet long, so feet
beam and draws - feet She will have
triple expansion engines that will give
her speed of about fifteen knots. She
will carry 800 tons of coal. giving her a
steaming radius of about 5000 miles
She will be equipped with a powerful
searchlight and wireless telegraph ap-
paratus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
WILL RETIRE SATURDAY.
Admiral Dayton Will Quit the
Active List

1t has been announced at the Navy De-
partment that Rear Admiral James H.
Dayton, recently relieved from command
of the Pacific fleet and now on leave of
absence at his home at South Bend Ind,
will be transferred to the retired list of
the navy next Saturday by operation Of
law on account of age. He entered the
navy in September, 1862, and reached the
grade of rear admiral in February, 1905.
During his long and honorable career in
all parts of the world he has served about
tWenty-four years at sea and about twen-
ty years on shore
His retirement will promote Capt. Ed
win X. Moore. member of the naval eX-
aiming and retiring boards and Capt.
John a. Rodgers ian extra number). COM
manding the naval station at Puget
sound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
GOES TO YORK CHURCH.
Rev. William j. Houck Receives
Transfer to Home City.

Rev. William J. Houck. who has been
pa stor of the Memorial Church of the
United Brethren in Christ. North Capt. oil
and streets for the past four years, has
been transferred by the church annual
conference to the passionate of Allison Me-
mortal Church at York, Pa.
Rev. c. L. Fu.tz. who has filed the pull
pit of the Otterbine Memorial Church in
Baltimore for the past nine years, will
succeed DR.. Houck as the minister Of the
local congregation. He is expected 10
preach his first sermon next Sunday morn
ing.
Rev Mr.. Houck came to this city just
as the Memorial Church was being nm
ished and in addition to meeting the
financial difficulties of the situation, has
during his stay secured money for the in
stalation of a new pipe organ. for pulpit
and rostrum furniture. Bibles, hymn
books and other equipment.
He will serve large congregation at
York. his native city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
LEESBURG, VA.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

special correspondence OF i Ne Stdl-
LEESBURG. Va. October 81. 1908.
Charles c. Carlin of Alexandria,, r. c.
l.. Moncure of Falls Church and Harry
Tazewell Harrison of Leesburg address.
ed large audience at Hamilton. Lou.
doun county Monday night. on the issues
of the campaign Mr.. Harrison also
spoke at Upperville on Saturday after
noon.
Mrs. Matte w. Brantley of Baltimore
Md. has purchased four acres of land
in the suburbs of Round Hill, this
county. from Edgar Ballenger. Mrs
Brantley will erect handsome summer
residence on the land.
The primary department of the Lees
burg Academy, having increased so much
this session. it has been found necessary
to secure the services of an assistant.
Miss Mary McCabe has been engaged
to fill the position.
William H Cochran. seventy years old.
living alone at his home on Sycolin
creek. near here, fell in his yard a few
days ago and lay there for several days
and nights before he was discovered. lie
has been very i'll from the exposure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
BANK BURGLARS ROUTED.
Villagers Awakened by Explosions
Open Fire on Robbers.

MAYEILLE. Mich. October PA
party of three burglars blew the safe
of the post office here early today. but
the three explosions which destroyed the
safe door aroused the village. Citizens
opened fire on the three cracksmen and
drove them out of the building before
they could rifle the safe.
One OF the robbers is thought TO have
been wounded. but all three escaped. A
lively fusillade of shots into the post Of
fee from nearby windows followed the
explosions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
TALK SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
EPISCOPAL INSTITUTE IN AN
NUAL SESSION.
Officers to Be EIected-Mass Meet
ing Tonight in Epiphany
Church.

The twelfth annual convention of the
Episcopal diocese OF Washington opened
in Epiphany Church. g street between
Eth and 18th streets northwest. at II
o'clock today. with large attendance.
Rev. Or. Randolph Mckim. rector of
Epiphany parish. celebrated holy COM
munion Rev o w Zieger. rector OF
Christ Church. Grayton. Md. delivered
the devotional address.
Tie convention took a recess at noon.
Luncheon was served in the guild room
of the church by the ladies of Epiphany
parish.
The afternoon session opened at
o'clock. with Rev Dr. Alfred Harding.
first vice president, IN the chair. He de-
ivered short address upon the progress
of the work OF the institute. Rev. g. F.
Peter. assistant rector OF Epiphany par
ish. followed DR.. Harding with an address
upon The .ChiId's Church"
The annual election of officers will be
held at this session.
Rev. Pascal Narrower. chairman of the
New York Sunday school commission. VIII
address the institute upon With Jesus
the Teacher"
y mass meeting will be held in Epiph-
any Church this evening at o'clock.
The general subject will be Sunday IN
Relation to the Child
Rev. r. X. Massie of the Episcopal The
illogical Seminary of Virginia will speak
upon The Church,; Prof w. Starr My
ers of Princeton. y. j, upon The State,
and Rev. DIR. j. II 9nning helms, rector of
the Church of the Ascension. upon The
Home.
The sessions will be continued tomorrow
morning and afternoon.
\ large exhibit OF Sunday school books
and tracts used in the various Episcopal
parishes of the city is being shown in the
Sunday school rooms of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
DELEGATES REACH HOME.
District Secures Two Offices il
DAUGHTERS of American Council.

The delegates from the east to the Ma
tional Council. Daughters of America
have just reached Washington from the
annual session the past week at Chatta-
nooga. Those not of the District are
S opping here few days Sightseeing
The local representatives are we'll pleas
ed in securing two important offices in the
supreme body, y. N Vaux of the George
town Council being elected national treas
urer and Mrs II NJ Miller of Independ-
ent Council receiving the unanimous vote
for national conductor. The organization
gained a little more than one thousand in
membership last year, the present mem
bershp numbering 10000. Niagara FANS
was chosen as the place Tor the 1903 con-
vent ion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
Fewer Autos in Yucatan.

Yucatan is passing through a business
crisis and it is graphically illustrated by
the enormous decrease in the use OF auto
mobiles there. While there were 200 au-
tomobiles in use about two and one half
years ago the tax records show that the
number of these vehicles now in COM
mission does not eXceed thrty-fiVe. The
American automobile p-edominates there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
Jeweler Killed by Highwayman.

PORTLAND. Ore. October 2l.-R. T.
Butterworth. ieweler of ST. John. .
suburb of this city. and a brother of for
mer Alderman William Butterworth OF
Chicago. was shot and killed last night
by highwayman near his residence
The object of the crime was presumably
to secure A 500 diamond ring which But
terworth wore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
Not Ormsby's Former Wife.

Carrie Law Byram. named defend
ant in suit for $1,000 damages filed by
George F. OrElsby for alleged false i'm
prisonment. is not the divorced wife of
Mr. Ormsby. incorrectly stated in the
report in yesterdays Star of the filing Of
the suit. The former Mrs. Ormsby was
Amy Law Ormsby. Mrs. Byram is her
sister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
Gold Hunters Killed by Indians.

VANCOUVER. B. c.. October 21.-H
Phipps and Matt Tummon. we'll known
Englishmen. have disappeared in north
ern British Columbia The men have
not been heard from since they left June
last for the Injenka gold fields. and il
is feared they have been killed by hos
tile Indians for the purpose of robbery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21

CINCINNATI. October 2l.-Hundreds OF
members of the Ohio Grand Lodge Of Ma
sons are here attending the celebration OF
the centennial OF the order. which began
today. 4 big parade will take place this
afternoon. and the day will conclude with
several addresses at Music Hall this even
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
Japanese Army Maneuvers.

TOXIC. Friday. September 1s.-The au-
tumn maneuvers of the Japanese army
will be held this year in the knai dis
trict. -Four divisions of troops and sew
eral special corps, or about :ToOOO men.
will take the field The final march past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21

a hunter and trader, and his mother
was an educated Englishwoman.
Jaxon claimed kindred with the Nett
Indians and said he had also Welsh, Scot
fish, English, French and Spanish for
bears He was educated at Toronto Uni
versity and was associated with Louis
Riel in his rebellion. Captured by the
government troops. he escaped into the
United States and lived for several years
in Chicago In May. 1907. he left Chi
cago. announcing that he was going to
join the Cree Indians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
Siam to Join Opium Conference.

Siam to JOIN Opium Conference.
Siam will join the international opium
conference. to meet at Shanghai January
l. and will send a delegate to represent
her Siam imports considerable quanti-
ties of the drug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21

and is highly educated. He Is a painter
of merit and speaks tiuently fourteen lam
guages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
All at SC.

200 yards Westerly Cotton. Usu-
ally &c spool. Three 90 soools
Stocking Feet. Usually &c pair.
Two % pairs
Ironing Wax, reduced to six (6)
lor ----......-..H. ............5 &c
Darning Cotton. Usually &c
spool. Three 90 spools for. &C
Lace Pins. all co'ors. Usually
&c card. Six 90 cards for...Jc
Elastic Shirt Waist Belts. I-su-
ally Toe. Sc
Tape Measures. Usually SC
each. Three 60 for..........5c
Darning Needles. Usually s.
package. Three Oh packages. &C
Black Skirt Braid, 5-yard pieces.
Usually 10c. Observation-Disclosures.
Hose Supports. Usually 10.
Safety Pins. Usually &c card.
Three CD cards for. Northumberland
Wire Hairpins. Usually Sc
package. Twelve 90 packages
lot -......--....J c
Snap Fasteners Usually 1Oc
Pin Cushions, 19c size. reduced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
Embroideries Reduced.

Rich patterns and Is inches
wide. Specially adapted for cor
set covers. Some were SOC n0~
yard. reduced to....
Swiss and Nainsook All-over En-
broideries. IS 70 - inches wide
Some were 81 yard; re- soc
duced to-
I.aces Reduced.
Point Venice. Irish Crochet and
F;Iet Laces. y 10 Is inches wide.
Some were 81 90 yard. re- 49,
dUceG To-. .--.....--.-
Oriental Laces. . 10 . inches
wide. Some were JIc yard: FOO
reduced to..--...---.
FiIet Laces. in colors. the latest
moment. - and I inch
bands 90 and 7Jc values; 3Mc
reduced 10 &c and. wv
i@-;nch-wide Mousseline de Sole.
all Colors and good
len.gths; reduced from 50c 4Nc
NarC -------.
i trimmings Reduced.
silk Applique Braids. black and
colors. Some were S1JO Doc
yard. reduced to..-..... @SS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
Ohio Masons Celebrate Centennial.

will occur at Nara. and will be witnessed
by his majesty the emperor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-21
25e Remnants. 29e
Silks And Seconds Wooens

Hundreds OF Store Remnants thousands of pieces from
the mills lengths from few inches to dress lengths values
from SOC $500 per yard, 25c and yard See contents
Of Second Floor Tables
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
100 SAVED BY
ENGINEER R Who
STUCK TO POST
PASSENGERS ON BURLINGTON
SHOW APPRECIATION OF sRAv-
ERY BY PRESENTING TEsTI-
MoNiAL TO OFFICIALS.

Lacrosse, Wis, Nov. 25--Only the
heroism of Engineer julius Severson
of Lacrosse saved the lives of $50
passengers in passenger and freight
wreck at Portage Junction, H., early
today, according to written testi.
montal signed by all the passengers
and submitted to Superintendent Cum
ningham of the Burlington road on the
arrival of the train here.
When 1t was seen collision was I'm
avoidable. Fireman Carter jumped and
was killed, but Severson stuck to his
post, applied the emergency brakes
and ssfaseeaea IN considerably reilIc,
ing the speed of the train. which had
been running at high rate, before
the freight struck. Half dozen box
cars were smashed and piled on top
Of the passenger engine. but when the
engineer was dug out of the debris he
was found to be uninjured None Of
the passengers were hurt
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
GALE PREVENTS TUGS AND
OTHER CRAFT FROM REscu-
ING PASSENGERS IN DOOMED
BOAT OFF ISLE OF MALTA.
VESSELS PASS BY
BOAT IN DISTRESS
PERlGs OF DEATH BY FIRE FOL
Lows PRivATloNs OF STORMS
FOR sEAMEN WHEN LEFT TO
THEIR FATE.

Valetta, Island of Malta, Nov. 25---
Two hundred persons, the passengers
and crew of the Ellerman liner Sar-
I dina, are believed to have perished to-
| day when the steamer was destroyed
by fire just after she had sailed for
Alexandria, Egypt. The SARDINIA was
scarcely mile off Grand Harbor when
the first sign of fire appeared, but a
strong wind famed the flames and the
whole ship was soon ablaze.
Boat Proves Death Trap.
The passengers and crew had sea .cs.
| ly chance for their lives and there
was a wild scene of panic ON board as
the rapidly spreading flames drove tho
passengers to the rails. Many excited
ores plunged into the sea and scores
arc believed to have been drowned.
Others trapped by the fire, We're liter.
ally roasted to death or smothered
Gale Keeps o:aer Craft Away.
There were many craft in the har-
Dor at the time II the i,Gastcr and
several tugs and small vassell lmsh ed
to The assistance Of the ;mnerlled
llsfy The k;gi sc ahl ',rlf gale
(which prevailed at the time however,
made ii impossible for them 10 even
approach the Sardinia and they could
| do little in the wa of aid.
Fifty Bodies Recovered
The Sardinia LEFT Liverpo,, Nov IA
with a cargo of general mo- chan1ise
| for Mediterranean ports. Her crew
numbered forty-four. About twenty
first class end six second class PASS en-
gers embarked at Liverpool Most Of
her other passengers undoubtedly were
ILevantines, Maltese and EgyDtians.
| Up to 8 O'clock this afternoon fifty
bodies from the SARDINIA had been
brought ashore
Burning Vessel Ignored.
Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 25. - A ter
rible story of suffering is told nv the
crew Of the steamer PASCAL p. Pratt,
which burned off Long Point. Lake
Erie. The crew escaped in small boats
Wednesday night. It IS charged that
when the fire occurred other yesels
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
CARNEGIE WON'T TESTIFY
Steel King Says He Has Served His
Time as Witness in Tariff

Washington, d. c., Nov. % Sereno
Payne, chairman of the house ways
and means committee today received
reply to an invitation which be ex-
tended to Andrew Carnegie to appear
before the committee at the hearing
on the metal schedule. Carnegie
thanks Payne for the invitation. but
asks to be excused from appearing be-
fore the committee, saying he tal
served his full term in Washington
upon tariff batters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
This Nebraska Man
T links 23 is a
VeryLucky Numbe,

Hastings. Neb, Nov. 25.-'The ma
jority of G. w. Norris, Republican
nominee for congressman in the Fifth
district. is finally figured at 23. This
result is determined by reports of the
official canvass in all counties received
by the Republican congressional com
mittee. Mr.. Norris Is not disturbed
over the size of his majority. Yes,
know 90 is the hook number he
said today. Its slang for get out In
this case, however, I think the '23' is
meant for my opponent. He is the
one VINO got the hook
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
Hospital Ship Damaged.

Manila. Nov. %. Admiral Sperrv
today received telegram from the
hospital ship Relief, five days over
due at Guam, stating that ship was
badly damaged by typhoon encount-
cred on the 18th, during which the
engines We're disabled. The Relief is
now proceeding to Manila under her
own steam
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
ORDERED HOME
Department of Commerce and Labor
Sends Contract Laborers Back TO
EnuIand and Scotland.

Washington, Nov. 25.--The depart
ment OF commerce and labor has order
ed f1fty-three persons, either contract
laborers or dependents who came to
the country under the alleged unlawful
arrangements with the Carpet com
pany Of Firth Cliff, N. Y, returned to
their homes In England and Scotland.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
EPIDEMIC IS FEARED
Blue Grass Has Fatal Case Of Black
Diphtheria and Entire School is
EXPOSED.
iowa Evening Press. J

Davenport, Nov. 25.- Especial -
Blue Grass, Ia. is in a state of great
excitement over threatened epidemic
of black diphtheria. Ella PAIL, aged
Z years, was taken suddenly i'll In
school and died day later. Fifty
other children were exposed The
school was closed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
STEER KILLED BY FIRST BLOW.
Young Farmland Hits Vicious Ami.
NAL Behind Ear. Staying 1t, After
Being Knocked Down.

springfield, H., Nov. 25.-Fritz
Schafer, a young farmland residing
near Green View, Menard county, has
killed vicious steer which attacked
him with blow from his flst. Schafer
was Knocked down by the animals
first onslaught. AS the steer charged
the second time Schafer landed blow
behind the animals ear that dropped
it as If shot When Schafer's friends
reached his side the steer was dead.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
MUST SERVE TERM
Iowa Real Estate Man Convicted o1
Sending Obscene Letter to
Youna Girl,
fIoma T,oniAg prs.aa. s.

Des Moines, Nov. %. fSpecial,l -
Fred Gill, a Colfax real estate man,
was sentenced to a year and a half in
TT. Leayenworth prison by Judge Nc
Pherson today for writing an obscene
letter to 17-year-old school girl. the
daughter Of prominent citizen.
Life Sentence for Murder.
Gowa Evening Press.)
Fort Dodge, Nov. 25. Especially y
Wilbur Carr Of Gowrje was today
sentenced for life for the murder OF
Town Marshal Nicholson of Gowrie.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
FORTY Families Homeless bv Fire.

Chicago. Nov. %. - Forty families
were driven from their homes today
into chilling rain by fire which des-
troyed three four-story buildings In
North Winchester avenue and occas.
ioned loss of $4,000. Three firemen
were injured by falling beams.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
RACE WAR AT BOLTON
Trouble In Mining Camp Over Color
Question; Whites Arrested
Today.
iowa Evening Press.)

Osllaloosa. Nov. 25. Especially =
A miniature race war has broken out
at the Bolton coal camp. Guns have
flashed but there has been no shoot
ing. Several fist fights have taken
place and the feeling is at fever heat.
Three whites We're arrested today and
brought here TO Jail.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
Married Red Light
Woman t O Reform
Her; Non Fighting


Sioux City, Nov. 25.-WaIter
Dunbar and Albert Moore of
correetIonviIle, this state came
20 this city and married Lille
seckwith and ova Hanson,
who were inmates of the famous
resort conducted by Mary
churchali and Blanche Doug
lass, with the intention of re-
forming them. Dunbar and the
Hanson woman have already
quarreied because he refuses
to pay her sporting debts and
she threatens to commit suicide.
+~+ $50 .
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
DEPUTIES SHOOT STRIKERS
Nine Hundred Employees of National
Fire Proofiaa Co. Want High
er Waoes-Four Wounded

Perth Amboy n. j.. Nov. 25.-A
crowd of strikers from among the 900
employees of the National Fireproofng
company at heasby, who went out for
higher wages last week were fired up
on by q squad of fifty special deputy
sheriffs today and four men wounded,
two seriously, the strikers. 1t is charg-
ed had attacked various parts OF the
plant Governor Fort has been inform
ed that the militia may be needed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-26
stelIwagen Chairman of Committee

Washington, D. c., Nov 25-Chair
man Hitchcock of the national Rebub-
lican committee today announced the
appointment of Edward ]. Stellwagen
IS chairman of the inaugural commit
tee. Stellwegen is one of the leading
capitalists of the District of Columbia