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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
ROADS MUST PLAY FAIR.
Railroad Rate Commission to Hear
About Basing Point System.

The railroad rate commission will
give hearing today on the basing
point system as applied to the cities
along Lake Michigan shore.
Chicago, Milwaukee and other cities
as far north as Marinette are in one
system and the citizens of Green Bay,
with the same water and railway com
munications, believe they should not
be Disseminated against.
Nearly every railroad company that
ships in that district will he repre-
scented at the hearing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
CIosed BIZ ComptroI.er.
Earnsrn 70 Hunt Wolves.

Chippewa Falls. Wis, Jan. sO.-one
of the biggest wolf hunts held in this
section of the state viii take place
the first week In February when farm.
ers In the towns Of Bloomer, Sampson
and Arthur viii go on the warpath
after the pests
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

the business district. The entire fac
tory and dry kiln. valued at $4,000,
and stock, to the extent Of $4,000
more. were destroyed On the total
loss there is $4,000 insurance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Marshal Ha.sted Dead.

Cincinnati O., Jan. 30-Marshsl
Halsted, former, United States consul
at Birmingham. England is dead.
aged As. - He. ,Ras.~.as son. f.s.-AluraL-
Hasted, the well known journalist
and author
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Flee from Flames.

Green Bay, Wis. Jan. 30.-~Wth the
thermometer lowering around 10 de-
gTees below zero, fire broke out in the
home Of Mrs Caroline oleshdssky
The mother and her son we're forced
TO leave In their night garments.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Sentenced for Killing Cousin.

Denison, Iowa. Jan. 3O--Judge Pow
ers yesterday sentenced Joseph and
Solomon Harrison to rs years each in
the penitentlary for the murder OF
their cousin. Fred NAVAL, last Jan
uary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
Eire pes.roYs EactarY.

Oshkosh, Wis, Jan. 3o.--F1re caused
a loss of about $4,000 to the mann
featuring concern OF r. Brand 9, Sons
company. within short eisfai o. OF
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
TWO CHILDREN DROWN.
Three co Through Ice and One is
Rescued.

Springfield. H.. Jan 30.-While
Hattie. Edmund and Eva. children Of
Jarvis Lewis of Gillespie. were skat
ing on a pond last night, they broke
through the ice. Edmund and Eva
drowned. Hattie was saved by
passerby.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

the monopolization of Manchurian
trade for japanese goods and win
serve to push further and further
north the vague limits OF Russian ex.
pansion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
ENDORSE HUGHES
FOR PRESIDENT

New York, Jan. 30.-The republican
county committee last night adopted
resolution endorsing Governor
Hughes for the republican nomination
for the presidency. The resolution
also endorsed the administration Of
President Roosevelt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
POLICE FOR NEVADA.

Force viii Take the Field Inside Of
20 Days.
Carson. New. Jan. Governor
Sparks signed the police bill yester.
day and it is now a law II is be
lieyed the new force can take the
field inside of 20 days
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05
HocH DER KAISER!

Takes Personal Command and Drills
Regiment
Berlin. Jan. 30.-Emperor William
reviewed the first regiment If the
guards at Potsdam yesterday ard af-
ter the men had marched past his
majesty took the regiment in hand
personally and drilled it for an hour
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

teer retired list and also a memorial
of similar import signed by Nathaniel
B. Treat OF Monroe and ii others.
The measure asked proposes hat all
surviving volunteer officers Of the
civil war be placed on a retired list
at one-half the pay which they we're
drawing at the time of their dis
charge.
Senator La Toilette introduced a
bill carrying an appropriation Of
s25.000 for a fish hatchery at Green
Bay
Aldrieh to Explain Bill.
When the report Of the senate COM
mittee on finance on the Aldrich
financial measure is submitted TO the
senate today, Senator Aidrich viii
supplement the report with remarks
in support and explanation OF the
bin. Senator Bailey has drawn up
his substitute measure. which he will
offer today in the COMMITTEES, 1t win
probably receive the support of the
entire minority OF the committee.
Some time after the Aldrieh bill Is
reported to the senate a conference
of democrats win be called TO cou-
slider the Bailey substitute with a
view to supporting 1t on the floor.
Senator Baileys measure simply pro
vides for the issuance of treasury
notes through deposits in govern,
ment repositories and resembles the
Aldrich bill in nearly all other re-
spects save in mention OF railroad
bonds, which Senator BaSey has de-
cided are not proper securities for
government deposits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-02-05

that we have done all Of that The
law places the burden upon the prose
cutor to prove to you beyond all rea-
sonable doubt that the defendant was
sane"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09
ELDON BAY VIEW CLUB
MEETS AT STANTON HOME

Eldon.-The Bay View club met at
the home of Mrs. c. Stanton Monday
afternoon, with Mrs. N. Wilson as
leader Mrs. George Holland read a
paper, 1.-THE Continental Congress- the
members answering the roll call from
the same subject
The women of the Methodist Epis-
copal church of the east side will give
luncheon at the home Of Mrs. N. I.
Wilson Friday, Jan 10 from to 7
p. m. Everybody Is invited.
Hi Mos left last night for Chicago
as grievance man for the B. of R. r.
Gen. Hill and Difield, both of Pan
anna, are in Eldon on business.
Oliver Cummns of Trenton is Wis
ting Eldon friends today
Frank Pence Of Trenton Is visiting
friends in Eldon today.
James and Nellie Scott returned last
evening from an extended visit with
relatives in Des Moines.
Miss Florence Baker entertained in
formally at her home on East Elm
street Wednesday afternoon The house
was tastefully decorated In red and
white hearts. The main feature of the
afternoon was a poem composed by
the hostess Each guest was given a
heart on which was written a line OF
the poem The news which the poem
told her friends was the announcement
of her engagement to Glenn Kendall OF
Aberdeen, South Dakota. The wedding
will take place February H. The out
Of town guests were Misses Edna and
Claudine Jones of Ottumwa
l.. c. Young is in Ottumwa on bust
ness today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09

In the sweat of thy face shalt thou
get all thy Christmas presents.
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THEY DECIDE TO
live IN PEACE
HUSBAND AND WIFE WHOSE DO
MES TIC UNITY WAS THREAT
ENED, MAKE UP.
NATTER DROPPED
Perry Fades, Charged With Adultery
Held in County Jail-Was An
Actor in the Stewart
Drama.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The Stewart episode which attract,
ed the attention of Justice Ayres'
court Saturday, when Robert L. Stew
art accused of making threats of MUIR
der and otherwise stirring things up
about his home which is located in
the vicinity of Bladensburg, developed
into another arrest being made.
The party arrested being Perry
Fades, on the charge of adultery.
Stewart. it will be remembered was
pretty badly used up in q row follow
ing his threats for which he was a.
rested last Friday night and brought
mere to jail. Fades is said to have
played more or less important role
in the drama enacted at the Stewart
home.
Fades is at present in the county
Jail awaiting hearing, while Stewart
and wife after meeting Sunday af.
fected reconciliation, signing the
necessary documents yesterday in JUS
tice Ayres court they. amid tears and
OSCILLATION took their departure for the
Stewart home with a mutual resolve
to let by-gones be by-gones.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09
RATES STILL HIGH =
Iowa Manufacturers Believe Reduc
tons Amount to
[ title

Des Moines, Jan 1.-THE Iowa Man
ufacturers' association has been study
| ing the express rates recently pro-
mulgated by the state board of rail
road commissioners, and has joined
| the Dubuque shippers in criticism Of
| the rates.
| 1t was given out by the railroad
commission that reduction of 20 per
cent had been effected by the sched-
ule put in force by the board. A pub
lished schedule by an express COM
pany was used by the board in arrlv-
| ing at this estimate
Rate Commissioner Martin of Du-
| buque and the state manufacturers
| headquarters at Des Moines started
an investigation Of the new rates, and
both have questioned the statement
that the board reduced rates 20 per
| cent. They allege that the rates said
| to be those now in force are not the
actual existing rates charged by the
companies and have prepared tables
| to show it. They insist that the re-
| duction is very sma.-, instead of being
| 20 per cent as claimed.
Only 67 Per Cent.
For instar -, manufacturers as
ISOLATION hes Investigated the rates
between Des Moines and 1876 towns,
and has issued the following sum-
mary of its findings:
The average reduction in the rates
| under the proposed schedule between
| Des Moines and 1856 towns is 81 per
cent
One rate reduced fro. Is cents to
65 cents.
Seven rates reduced from rs cents
| to 70 cents.
Is cents.
One rate reduced from 81 to rs
cents.
Seventeen rates reduced from 81 to
| 80 cents.
Five rates reduced from $125 to ST.
| Ten rates reduced from s1.25 to
s1.1O.
Two rates reduced from S1.25 to
$1.15.
T One rate reduced from s1.50 to $11O
| One rate reduced from $3.50 to s1.15
Eight rates reduced from $3.50 tc
$1.25.
| Rule prevents an advance in the
| rates between Des Moines and 81 of
these towns.
Between Des Moines and 101 of
these towns there will be no change
| in rates.
Between Des Moines and 1873 If
these towns there will be no change
in charges computed under the grail
| uated scale.
Between Des Moines and III of
| these towns there Wa be no change
IN the rates on general specials.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09

large majority. In this state, ILL
nois and Ohio he is conceded to have
majorities, and if the vote in Penn
sylvania in anything Ike as pronounced
as reported Lewis will be the next
president of the organization by one of
the largest majorities ever given a
candidate where two or more were in
the field.
Lewis Begins Fight Early.
Lewis really began his canvass for
the presidency of the organization
years ago, for he felt at that time that
Mitchell would retire from the Office
in short time Though disappointed
in this, he kept himself in touch with
the younger men fthe organization,
and at the last election he received
more votes for the vice president than
were cast for Mitchell for president,
neither having opposition for their
respective offices. The large vote that
Lewis then received was looked upon
by many as a protest against the mod
crate policies that Mitchell followed,
and some of the leaders of the locals
! urged Lewis to stand as candidate
| against Mitchell himself, but he de
clined to do so, saying to mis- friends
| that he did not want to create any
| factions in the organization, and was
willing to wait till Mitchell voluntarily
quilted office.
1t is said Lewis has made no enem.
les in the organization. He has been
! open in his opposition to the admins
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09
Methodist Episcopal church. Politi.
cally he was a republican.
Politi.

Methodist Episcopal church. Politi-
cally he was a republican.
The decedent is survived by his
wife, two brothers, one in Pennsyl-
vania and one in Nebraska, also a
niece, Miss Hattie Haynes, who re-
sided with her uncle.
Native Of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Humbert was born in Somerset
county, Pennsylvania, April %, 1927,
and was the son of Jacob aud Hester
(Cremer) Humbert, both natives If
pennsylvania. gis father died May
s. 1871, and his mother Dec. Is. 1886,
in her native state and in her eight
ieth year of her age H. G. Humbert
married Lydia Dietz in February,
1852, she being the daughter of Adam
and Elizabeth (Long) Dietz.
In 1857 H. c. Humbert came to Wa.
pello county. where he continued to
reside with the exception of two years
spent IN Nebraska. In 1862 he enlist
ed and was made captain of Company
u, 22nd Iowa volunteer infantry and
served eighteen months, being dis
charged on account Of disability con
tracted while in service He was in
the battle Of Black River Bridge and
in the siege of Vicksburg. While yet
a resident of Pennsylvania, he held
captains commission in the uniform
ed militia Of the state for five years.
He was subsequently commissioned
major of the 18th regiment of the
Pennsylvania state militia, and served
as such for four years, part Of which
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09
AWAIT BALLOT COUNT
Laborers and Operators Interested in
Successor of John
Mitchell,

indianapolis, Jan. 1.-THE coming
canvass of the votes cast for presi
dent of the United Mine Workers of
American, which began In this city
today, is exciting much interest in
organized labor circles and among the
coal mine owners as well, for it is be-
| lieved that Tom Lewis of Ohio has
been chosen by the locals, and in that
event the miners organization will as
sumo an aggressive attitude in all
future negotiations with the operators
While Mitchell has been one Of the
most popular officials that the miners
have ever had and generally succeed
ed in carrying out his policies, he and
the operators recognized that there
was a strong sentiment in the organi-
cation In favor Of more aggressive
policies and that Vice President Lew
Is was the leader of the sentiment.
On the floor of the convention Lewis
advocated a general strike two years
ago, and it was all that Mitchell could
do to prevent stampede. In fact,
he lost control of the convention more
than once, and only by seeking out the
leaders at the hotels and laboring with
them in behalf of peace was he able to
check the strike spirit
Operators Also Interested.
The election is therefore regarded
as an important event in United Mine
Workers circles and among the opera
tors there is quite as much interest,
In the recent conferences between
members of the organization and lead
ing operators, called to restore the in
| terstate agreement, under which joint
conferences were held for years, the
one thing that stood in the way of an
agreement was the uncertainty attend
| ing the election of a president Of the
miners organization. Had Mitchell
not declined a reelection, the opera
tors would have been glad to restore
the old relations, but tney felt that
Lewis might be elected, and in that
event they wanted to be free to enter
upon negotiations from another. and
! it is said, entirely different standpoint
Though none of the returns of the
election has yet been opened and will
not be til the tellers reach the city
| tomorrow, it is generally believed at
| headquarters that Lewis has beaten
| William B. Wilson, the administration
candidate. by decided vote. Wilson
was elected to congress last year from
"a Pennsylvania district, and was be-
/ lieved to be the strongest man that
could be put up against Lewis, but
private advices from many of the To-
! Gals in the anthracite field indicate
| that Lewis has swept that section by
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09
CAPT. HUMbERT
SUCCUMBS TODAY
AGED AGENCY MAN PASSES
AWAY AT RIPE OLD AGE
AFTER LONG ILLNESS.

Agency, jan 8. Especially Captain
II c. Humbert, an old and respected
resident of this place. died this morn
Ing after an illness of long duration
at the age Of 80 years.
Captain Humbert was one of the
best known residents Of the county and
had been identified with many enter
prizes for the advancement of Agency
and Wapello county.
Captain Humbert had been honored
by his fellow citizens with many local
Dffices and served as president and as
secretary of the school board for
many years. He was also coroner of
Wapello county for one term. Cap
tain Humbert resided for many years
on forty acre farm near Agency and
Tor long time made speciality Of
raising White Cochin and Partridge
Cochin chickens He was a member
Of the G. A. R. and A. F. & A. M.
Religiously he was a member of the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09
CHAIRMAN IS
out WITH CALL
STATE COMMITTEE MEETS JANU
Any 9 TO FIX DATE OF
CONVENTION.

Des Moines, jan, IA meeting of
the republican state central committee
has been called by Chairman Frank P.
Woods for Thursday, Jan. 9, at Des
Moines
1t will meet to determine
the adte and place Of the
first republican state convention
at which delegates at large to
the national convention will be select
ed by the delegates and district dele
gates to the national convention will
be selected by district caucuses.
1t is said that at least three, pro-
badly five and possible six, cities will
send delegations to the meeting to ask
that the convention be located in
tnem Des Moines, Of course, expects
the convention to be located here, be.
cause it has the railroad and hotel
facilities necessary. But Cedar Rapids,
Sioux City and Waterloo are likely to
send delegates to ask that the conven-
ton be held in those cities, and it SIS
possible that Council Bluffs and Dav-
export also will ask for the conven-
ton.
Hold it in March.
The date for the meeting has been
discussed among politicians extern
sively and it has been assumed that
it would be early, possibly in March.
1t has been the rule to hold the first
convention early to get it out of the
way of state politics. Under the prim-
airy law the second convention must be
held in June, or the first week IN July,
but the fight ends with the primary of
June 2. In 1896 when Iowa presented
Sonatnr or a r1i 10
president at the st. Louis national con-
the national delegates was neld March
II.
In some of the states there is talk
of holding the conventions in Febru-
airy.
1t has been supposed that the politi-
clans would be glad to get the nation
al delegates selected and all that
politics out of the way so that the con-
test over senator and governor and
other places might go merrily on with
out complications of any sort.
The Proxy Problem.
The committee may be confronted at
the meeting next Thursday with the
problem of what to do with the proxies
held by persons representing Commit
teeman Converse of the fourth dis
trict and Mccoy of the second district.
It is not known who holds the first but
the latter Is held by Cal George Of
Clinton. Mr.McCoy is understood to
have removed permanently from Iowa
and to have taken up residence in
Washington. Mr.. Converese's inten-
ton as to his future permanent resi-
dence is not known
1t is possible that the committee at
its meeting of Thursday may deter.
mine the date and place for holding
both of the state conventions This
may arise through the showing made
by cities competing for the location.
The claim has been made that some
city other than Des Moines should
have one of the conventions. If this
view is taken by the committee selec-
ton Of the outside city for one or the
other might be implied by action taken
at this time. 1t has been supposed,
however, that the committee would
meet to select at this time the meet
ing places for but one of the conven-
tons.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09
BONAPARTE.


Bonaparte.-MIs. Jessie Short and
children and Miss Efie Lydolph left
yesterday for visit in Rochester, Ar
kansas. before returning to their home
in Butte, Montana
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Cameron of Smith
Center, Kansas, are the guests Of rela
tives in Bonaparte and vicinity
Mrs. James Catnril and daughter of
West Point have been visiting at the
home OF Mrs. Cantrils parents Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Stebbins.
Frank Miller went to Ottumwa yes
terday for short visit with friends.
L. G. Meek was a business caller in
Keosauqua yesterday
Elmer Ware and family have re-
turned from Burlington.
Ed Proper Of Ames is spending q
few days with relatives near town.
John Reimbold Of Nauvoo, ILL.,, was a
Bonaparte visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Humphreys visited over
Sunday in Selma with her brother, jeff
Cresap and wife.
Miss Catherine Cresap has returned
to Cedar Rapids. after spending the
vacation with her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. r. NJ Cresap.
j. w. Rowley and Charles Dodds OF
Keosauqua were business visitors here
Monday
Mrs Ed Rockwell of Pennington
visited friends here yesterday
William Carter of Bentonsport was
in town yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-09
ASSIGNMENT OF
CASES is MADE
BEING THE FIRST ASSIGNMENT
IN LAW. PROBATE AND
CHANCERY.

From Tuesdays Daily.
| The first assignment of the JanG-
airy term of the district court for Law,
probate and chancery matters were
made by Judge Roberts yesterday aft
ernoon. The assignment follows:
Wednesday, Jan. is.
| 8099-Louis Heckert VS. Levi Woods,
damages.
| Thursday, Jan. is.
S132-H. M. Doolittle VS.. J. G. Muir
ray & Co., ct al, law.
S143-A. C. Steck VS.. Public Water
| Co., damages.
| Slo7-E. E. Collins, ct al VS.. Frank
koht. ct al. law
S174-Mary A. Smith VS.. John Hag-
| gerty, damages.
! Friday, Jan. II.
S307-Mrs. Kate Brady VS.. City of
Ottumwa, damages.
| 834l-Charles Benson by next
friend, Ben Benson VS.. City Of Ottum-
wa, damages.
8367--G w. Blair VS.. c., B. & Q.
| Ry. Co.. appeal.
S367-W. P. Chisman vs.. c., B. &
| @. Ry. Co., appeal.
Monday, Jan. 20.
s405-Catherine Brady, admr. VS..
City of Ottumwa, law.
| S429-H. H. Baker, trustee VS.. Isa-
| bella Griggs, attachment
Tuesday, Jan. Fl.
| 8442-Rose Davis VS.. Ottumwa base
| ball club, ct al, damages.
SAW. ]. Bennett VS.. N. DUNCAN,
| ct al, damages.
Wednesday, Jan. %.
S45S-Clarence Chadwick VS.. Dain
Mfg. Co., damages.
| 8464-James Mccormick VS.. Ottum-
wa Ry. & Light Co., damages.
| Thursday, Jan. 20.
8454-Cordia Conley VS.. Ottumwa
| Traction & Light Co., damages.
8473-O. P. Linniger VS.. w. H. Dun
| ham, law.
Friday, Jan. "a.
S475-Harry Lawson, by next friend
5. P. Lawson VS.. Ottumwa Traction &
Light Co., damages
8477-Davis Co. VS.. the c., R. l. &
P. Ry. Co., change of venue
PROBATE ASSIGNMENT.
Tuesday, Jan. z.
Matter of Estate of 4nomas Traul,
deceased. Final report.
Matter of Estate of Thomas Traul,
| deceased. Petition for citation.
Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Matter of guardianship of Julia E.
! Harper, unsound mind Report.
Thursday, Jan. 9.
Matter of Estate of Harry T. Dixie,
deceased. Motion to set aside final
report
Matter of Estate of James Hook, de-
ceased, claim of w. H. Sapp
Saturday, Jan. n.
Matter of Estate of Mary Fitzhar-
ris, deceased. Final report
cHANcERY ASSIGNMENT.
Friday, Jan. TO-
42S1-Amy Owens VS.. John O'Doa-
| nell, equity.
6225h-Jacob Harter VS.. Anna Cas-
sell ct al, app. to sell R. E.
6249-Mrs. Ella Manchester VS.. H.
Art Smith, ct al. foreclosure.
Saturday, Jan. II.
6329-Blanche Campbell VS.. G. R.
Crabb, ct al. equity.
6334-Madison turner VS.. L. F. Mil
ligan, equity.
Monday, Jan. 10.
6431-W. D. Tisdale aux, VS.. Ann
Ems. ct al. Foreclosure.
Tuesday, Jan. ID.
oI4o-". n. 0HOOR 6 son VS.. VIM.
R. Lanning, ct al, foreclosure CT
mechanics lien.
6436-A. M. De France VS.. Ida
Reeves, ct al, petition to quiet title.
6444-Mollie Price VS.. Thomas w.
Price, divorce.
6469-Dora West VS.. Mary L. Stout,
ct al, petition in equity.
Wednesday, Jan. rs.
64S4-Ida B. Rowe VS. Mary Wrough-
ton Of al natitior, Ia c1,,ia+ 4;+Ia