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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27
STUDIES DOMESTIC
SCIENCE.

Dear Editor:
At school we have domestic sciencs
orce each week, Wednesdays. l have
finished the year Of sewing lessons and
am now taking cooking lessons. The
last time l went made custard with
carmel sauce. The sauce is made of
melted sugar and hot water. A girl
asked when they were going to give
us the carmels for it.
Beatrice Lynch,
oil Walton Ave-.
st. I-anis. Mo-
Age ~.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27

Miles Standish died at Duxbury, just
across the bay from Plymouth. He
dide in 1856. The hill which he owned
is still called Captains HILL"
Martha Scott,
R f. D. No. 8, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27
A THANKSGIVING STORY.

In a country far away there once
lived a man and woman by the name
of Jones.
They had one little boy named
Charlie. who loved to play in the
woods. He liked for Thanksgiving
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27
"a THANKSGIVING STORY.

1t was bitter cold night in 1858
The snow was very deep and was still
falling. Mr.. Jones had gone about ter
miles away to the village to get pro
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27

Dear Editor
AS 1t is near Thanksgiving, I Wit
write a story about it. There was
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27
A NEW CONTEST NEXT WEEK.

We will announce splendid new
contest next week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27

Carman Harlan,
100 Sheffield st. OttumWa, la,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27
GRANDMoTHER's CHAIR.

Blakesburg, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27
THE RRADYs THANKSGIVING
DINNER.

There were not many children in the
,little village of Brunswick, and all the
children. who were old enough to go to
school, went to the little White Oak
| school house Miss Dale, the teacher
was a very kind, gentle woman. She
was always planning surprises for her
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-27
A THANKSGIVING STORY.

Age IA.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
ANGfLEN0 LOSES
RACE WITH DEATH
FORMER BUSINESS MAN DIES
IN WIFE'S ARMS
For Six Days Couple Fight Against
Ravages of Disease in Dash
Through Many
States

! PITTSBURG, April 4.-Harry c.
Van Norman, formerly of Pittsburg,
died here yesterday afternoon in the
home of his family, after being car
ried across the continent by his young
wife in an exciting race with death.
Van Norman married Miss jerks,
daughter of Frank jerks, city editor
of the Gazette Times of Pittsburg, five
years ago, and went to Los Angeles
as manager of a house in Rochester,
N. Y.
He became ill some months ago and
just one week since was told by ply
sicians he had no chance to live.
He asked to be brought back home.
His wife raced with him to their
friends in Pittsburg, reaching here
twelve hours before he died.
For six days and nights Mrs. Van Nor
man did not sleep, stopping off for a
few hours at Houston. Texas, with her
dying husband, but the physicians
there urged her on, saying there was
no hope and if she would see his own
people she must go fast with him.
Mr.. Van Norman, who had been
worn practically to a. skelton from 1876
pounds to 10S, insisted on trying to
carry their grips from the train in
Pittsburg to cab, but collapsed.
He was insistant that he would again
be we'll in Pittsburg climate, but while
talking to his wife yesterday collapsed
and was dead in a few hours.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
SAY EVIL SPIRITS
TOOK MAN AWAY
PORTUGUESE AT SAUSALIT0 IN
FEAR OF DARKNESS
FOREIGNERS Refuse to Venture Near
Gate Where Ranch EmpIoye Sud-
denly Dropped from Sight
in Wagon
TBy Associated Press. ]

SAUSALITO, Cal, April Assert
ing that Manuel Silva. a Portuguese
ranch employe, who disappeared several
days ago, was whisked away by
malign spirits. his countrymen near
here refuse to go near the place where
he. was seen last or to venture forth
after dark.
Silva was driving to Sausalito three
days ago with his employer, Constan-
tine Dellao, rancher of Lagoon. when
he got out of the vehicle to open a
gate.
After driving through, Dellao turned
to call to Silva, but the man had dis
appeared. Thinking he had gone back
to the ranch, Dellao drove on.
When he returned home he. found that
Silva had not put in an appearance.
Searchers found no trace of him.
The gate where Silva was seen last
is in a fiat, open country, which does
not afford enough cover to conceal a
man. ~
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
STUDENT BROWNS
AT LONG BEACH
FIRST DEATH OF SEASON IN
SURF REPORTED
No Life Guards on Duty and Body Not
Recovered-Youth Attended Har-
ward Military School and
Lived in Texas
Especial to The HeraId.l

LONG BEACH, April 4.--John L..
Jenkins of 1S4S West Twenty-first
street, Los Angeles, a student of Har-
ward military school, was drowned In
the surf this afternoon. His BODY was
not recovered.
1t is the first case of drowning re-
ported here this season. No life guarus
were on duty on the beach, as the bath
house company does not put this. ser.
vice on until May l. Jenkins was IL
years old. His parents, Mr.. ana Mrs.
jeff 7. Jenkins. live on ranch hve
miles from Sherman, Texas.
ACCOMPANIED by his uncle, j. p. Par
ker of 1S4S West Twenty-first street,
Los Angeles, with whom he> had made
his home since January, when ne came
to LoS Angeles from Sherman, jenkins
came to Long Beach this morning.
Colvin Heath of Pomona, another
student at Harvard, was with them.
At 2:20 o'clock the three men entered
the surf, having secured bathing suits
from the Long Beach bath house.
Fifteen minutes after entering the
water Jenkins was drowned. The three
men had waded out toward the breaker
line and were still on the north side OF
the breakers when strong under-cur-
rent pulled Parker farther into the
ocean. He drew back and cautioned
Jenkins TO get out The latter, how
ever. seemed unable to Withstand the
current. About this time the breakers
were rolling in high and with tremen-
dous force.
Being good swimmer. Parker
thought the younger man could remain
on top of the water, but Heath realized
jenkins peril and started to go to his
assistance. Parker called to both OF
them to keep cool and take their time
in fighting the current.
Jenkins at one time had his rlgnt
hand on Heath's left shoulder, but
Heath could not bring him. in. AS Jen-
kins was weakening rapidly, or was
frightened, Heath called loudly for a
boat and Parker ran to the waters
edge and called for help.
Hans Vockeroh, plunge guard, ran
out from the bathhouse, but when Par
iker. going into the water again, met
Heath, the latter told him Jenkins had
gone under the Surface and had been
seen no more. Vockeroh and,men from
the pier went out in a boat and search
ed for the body, but in vain.
Parker and Heath gave full ac-
count of the accident to Manager e. e.
Archer of the bathhouse and later the
former telegraphed to the parents oi
the youth drowned
Chief Williams and Sergeant Kutz OF
the police department were notified by
Manager Archer to take charge of Jen-
kins' effects, which were in locker
room of the bathhouse.
After the accident special guards
were put on duty.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
BIG DISSOLUTION
SUIT BEGINS IN
ST. LOUIS TODAY
FOUR JUDGES WILL DECIDE
STANDARD OIL CASE
GOVERNMENT HAS SEVEN MIL
LIoN-WoRD TRANSCRIPT
Attorneys Will Present Summaries Of
VoIuminous Evidence-Hearina
Most Important in Nations
History
tBy Associated Press.1

CT LOUIS April 4.-Tomorrow the
- full bench of four judges compris-
~ ing the United States circuit court
of this district will hear arguments in
the government case seeking the dis
of New Jersey.
Seldom has such a mass of evidence
been compiled in a single case. The
record, including the exhibits, already
exceeds 100000 words, all taken by
one stenographer.
Printed, the evidence is more volm-
inouS by several volumes than a set of
an encyclopedia. Most of the testimony
was taken in New York, John ID.
Rockefeller and John d. Archbold
having been among many notable wit
nesses called to the stand.
SO large is the record that even a
perusal of it's digest by the court is
impossible and much will depend on
the summaries presented by the at
torneyS.
Most Important Yet
The hearing in this case of the gov
ernment against the Standard OIL COM
pany of New Jersey to be begun in
st. Louis tomorrow is one of the most
important and far-reaching civil actions
that have ever come up for trial in
this country.
The bill of complaint on the part or
the United States charging violation
of the Sherman antitrust law was
filed in November, 1906.
The Standard Oil company of New
Jersey, the parent organization, to-
gether with it's various subsidiary cor
porations John d. Rockefeller, Will
liam Rockefeller, Henry M. Flagler,
Henry H. Rogers, John D. Arohbold,
Oliver H. Payne and Charles M. Pratt.
are charged with having entered into
an agreement. combination and con-
spiracy to restrain trade and COM
merce among the several states, to
monopolize trade and commerce in the
purchase of petroleum and in the dis
tribution, sale and shipment of the
products of petroleum.
To Prevent Conspiracy
The United States seeks perpetually
to enjoin the defendants from doing
any act looking to the carrying out
of the alleged combination or con-
spiracy and to dissolve the Standard
Oil. combination.
The government concluded its testi-
mony on January 21, 1903. About 400
witnesses were examined, approxi-
mately 200 appearing for each side.
The issue is so important that what
ever may be the result of the trial by
the circuit court the case certainly will
be appealed to the supreme court.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
ROOSEVELT HEARS SERMON
ABOARD STEAMER HAMBURG

ROME, April 5, by wireless, via Capo
del Sperone, Sardinia--Former Presi-
dent Roosevelt visited the Marconi Of
flee on board the Hamburg Sunday
morning and attended religious serv-
ices on board at o'clock in the after
noon.
There was dinner given in his hon.
or at night.
Mr.. Griscom, the American ambassa-
dor, has asked Mr.. Roosevelt to visit
the scene of the earthquake at Mes
sina and Mr.. Roosevelt has virtually
agreed to do so, also to accept the in
vitation OF a brother of M. Jusserand.
French ambassador to the United
States, to descend part of the Suez
canal in private launch.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
FOUR PERSONS WOUNDED
IN FIGHT on HOUSEBOAT
Sale of Liquor Sixty Feet from Town
Causes Meiee-Many Shots
Fired

WELLSBURG, Ohio. April 4-Four
persons were wounded in a fight tonight
bteween members of the Good Citizens.
league and men who lad been drinking
on houseboat anchored in the Ohio
river, sixty feet from Wellsville, but in
West Virginia jurisdiction.
The Ohio officials have claimed juris-
diction over the sale of liquor close to
the shore. A boat, said to have been
well stocked with liquor, anchored
sixty feet from shore.
During the day skiffs and small boats
were busy plying between the shore
and the boat with passengers, while the
shore was lined with men.
Members of the Citizens league ap-
peared and the liquor sellers, suspecting
interference, started a fight. REVIEWERS
were drawn and many shots We're ex-
changed The police interfered and
made several arrests.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
GIRL MEETS DEATH
IN ANCIENT MANOR
Parents Seriously Injured in Attempt
to Save Daughter-House Two
Hundred Years Old Is
Destroyed

WINCHESTER, Va. April 4.-Miss
Virginia Carter. young daughter of
Reese b. Carter, was burned to death
TODAY in a fire which destroyed her
home. yellow House." at Rest, this
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter were badly
burned in an effort to save their
daughter
"Yellow House" was more than 200
years old and was the scene of many
notable events during the revolution
airy and civil wars
General George Washington stayed
there while on his way to Braddock's
relief at Fort Duquesne. and during
the conflict between the states it was
the home of Miss Rachael Wight,
whose information to General Bheri-
dan was of such value to the ederal
army during his campaign that con-
gress voted her a. gold medal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
TO TRY BEAUTY ON
CHARGE OF MURDER
MRS. SAMPSON ARRAIGNED IN
COURT TODAY
Society Woman Accused of Having
Slain Nephew of Famous Rear
Admiral, Says He Com.
rnitted Suicide

LYONS, N. Y, April 4.-Mrs. Georgia
E. Sampson. the beautiful young
woman charged with having killed her
husband, Harry Sampson. nephew
of the late Rear Admiral Sampson. will
be placed on trial here tomorrow.
Simpsons death occurred in his
home at Macedon on November l, 19OS
He was shot with rifle, and his young
wife, of whom he was jealous, de-
clared it was suicide.
Circumstances connected with the
tragedy caused her to be suspected,
and she was arrested and indicted for
murder.
Her family is one of the most PROM
inent in this part of New York
An unusual feature of the case is
that her parents and brothers are
called as principal witnesses for the
prosecution.
The trial will be before Justice Rich
in the supreme court.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
OFFICE HOLDERS
CONDEMNED FOR
POLITICAL GRAFT
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ALLEGES
PERNICl0US ACTIVITY
CIVIL. SERVICE REFoRMERs IN
vEsTioATE COMBINES
Roosevelt Exeulpated, but Nation Is
Declared Menaced by Powerfully
Entrenched Republican
"Pie Eaters"

WASHINGTON, April 4.--The senate
committee on census will give hearing
tomorrow on the house census bill.
President Black of the civil services
commission will contend that employees
under the measure should he, chosen
wholly by civil service examination.
This position will be combated by Di-
rector North Of the census bureau, on
the ground that there are certain classes
of employees who must be selected by
thei- proved adaptabiIity for the work.
The census bill, as passed by the
house. elimirfates certain Of the original
features which caused Mr.. Roosevelt to
veto the, old hill, and IT Is not believed
II will be opposed on the floor.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
HORSE FALLS INTO
TRANCE THAT LASTS
NEARLY TWO WEEKS
Dragged Up from Bottom of Mountain
Gorge, Lapses into Coma, but
Is Finally Reused by
Shots
Especial to The Herald.1

SAN BERNARDINO, April 4.--Stock
experts and horsemen all over the
county are deeply interested in the
strange slumber in which the horse of
Charles Muir, a well known mining
man of Rose canyon, is reposing.
Two weeks ago the animal was lost,
and after a long search Muir discov-
cred it at the bottom of deep gorge.
it having slid down the steep slope
more than 200 feet.
Muir lead the bruised animal back
to his place and tied him in the stable,
and after throwing him some hay left
him. In the morning he went out to
water the animal before leaving for
Randsburg and discovered that the
feed had not been touched. Muir, hav-
ing important business in the mining
town, put out some more feed and left,
suppoSing the horse would be all right.
Several days later on returning he
discovered that neither the feed nor
the water had been touched, and on
inspecting the animal found that it
was apparently asleep. All efforts to
arouse the horse failed. Muir tried to
lead the poor beast around, but IL
stumbled about like drunken man.
Toward the end OF the week Muir be-
came alarmed and called in some pass
ing teamSterS who were bound for
Randsburg. They also vainly tried to
bring the horse out of its trance.
When they returned three days later
the animal was still in the same con-
dition and at their suggestion Muir
discharged a rifle near the horses
head, but save by a slight movement
it gave no sign of having heard the
report.
Muir, however, has tried the expert
ment every morning since with better
results each time. Finally last Friday,
for the first time since its fall down the
mountain side, the horse nibbled at the
pile of hay.
Teamsters and local horsemen are of
the opinion that in the animals efforts
to hold itself up in the plunge down
into the gully muscles were strained
! which resulted in loss of consciousness.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
Boys Blamed for Fire

FORT WORTH, Tex, April 4.--To a
party of small boys and carelessly
thrown cigarette is credited the fire
which destroyed property in South
Fort Worth valued at $2,000,000, caused
the death of j, j. Newton, a bank en-
ploye, and the serious injury of six
others, and rendered 300 families home
less. Today and tonight the burned
district was under guard of state
troops to prevent looting. A mass
meeting of citizens was held and re-
lief committees were named. The fire
originated in an alley where boys were
smoking cigarettes.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
DIES AT AGE OF 112 AND
NEVER HAD HAD A DOCTOR
Woman Expires in New York and
Leaves Eighteen Great
Grandchildren

NEW YORK. April 4.-The death of
Mrs. Fanny Friedman, aged lie years,
was reported today. She was born in
January 8. 1897, and had
been ill only few days.
1t was her boast that she never had
a doctor ip her life and one was not
called in until Friday.
Five children, fifty-four grand chill
dren and eighteen great grandchildren
survive her. m
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
students Threaten to Leave

NEW YORK, April 4,--The differ
ences which have existed between DR..
Francis l.. Patton, president of the
Princeton Theological seminary, and
the undergraduates eliminated today.
Resolutions were adopted by the stu
dents in which the ultimatum is set
forth that either DIR. Patton is to be
made to provide a more modern cur
riculum or the entire student body will
resign
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
Seek Left.Llanded Crook

SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.--Because
a thief who ransacked the rooms Of
Miss ella Turner in the Claremont
apartments tore the left-hand knobs
from several bureau drawers, the po-
lice are searching for a left-handed
crook The burglar took heirlooms
valued at $500. Most of the jewels are
engraved with the family monogram.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
Sheep Herder Ends Life

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo, April T..
Resting a double-barreled shotgun.
rented for the occasion, between his
knees and pulling the trigger with his
toes, F. r. Hoy, sheep herder out of
work, blew off his head. According to
a contarct let some months ago, the
county undertakers will receive one
millionth of cent to prepare his body
for burial.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
mo- chase speed Manlaes

NEW YORK, April 4.--The recent
wholesale manning and killing of peo-
ple by reckless chauffeurs running
their cars at excessive speed through
the city streets eliminated today IN
the organization of special squad of
"automobile chasers" by Police Com
missioner Bingham. These, mounted
on fast motorcycles, arrested sixty-five
chauffeurs for exceeding the speed
limit.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
KiIIed bv ExpIosjon

BELLINGHAM, Wash, April 4.--Pre-
mature explosion of a charge of dyna-
mine in the tunnel of the Great Excel
sior mine, near Maple Falls, this coun-l
ty, resulted in the death of William
Laufman and the fatal injury Of Frank
Hart. Both men lived here.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
King TO Be Godfather

LONDON, April Alt is said that
King Edward will be godfather to the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Hubert Ward,
who was born ON March "a last. Mrs.
Ward was Miss Jean Reid, daughter
of the American ambassador.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05

trict and declare they were never bet
ter fortified for a fight than they are
today So positive are the operators of
their position that President Baer of
the Reading railroad, which controls
81 per cent of the anthracite output,
has ordered cut in the prices of the
lower grades of coal. Mr.. Baer will lead
the operators at the conference, and
Tom Lewis, Andrew Matti and Patrick
Giliday will be the principal represen-
tatives of the miners.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Monday, showers in the noun
taIns; moderate west wind. Maximum
temperature yesterday, 62 degrees;
minimum, So degrees.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
FOREIGN

Naples weaves many garlands for Roosevelt,
expected to arrive today, and flowers will figure
largely in magnificent welcome planned.
/, Pacific Mail company's steamer Indiana is
wrecked on rocks at Magdalena bay, but all
aboard are rescued by cruisers.
French decide to change tariff several
commodities result of protests from Eng
land United States gets important conces-
sicns.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05

nITTSBURG, April 24.-The trouble
between the operators and miners
Il in the anthracite district will
reach a climax on April T., when a
meeting of the joint committee, con-
sisting of seven representatives of the
operators and seven delegates from the
miners, will be held IN Philadelphia.
In preparation for strike or lock-
out the operators have about 100000
tons of coal above ground in the dis
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
EASTERN

Girl meets death in destruction by fire of
ancient home in Virginia; parents seriously
burned.
Republican whip" in congress says attempt
will be made to change rules to get vote on
Payne tariff bill April 10. Climax of debate
expected today,
President Taft and his golf cabinet have
Interesting games ON Chevy Chase links at
Washington.
General William Booth, head of Salvation
army, soon to celebrate his eightieth birthday.
sends out letter to Americans telling them
how to be happy.
Failure of Nicaragua to adjust Emery claims
may lead to crisis; diplomatic relations ex-
pected to be broken off.
Society woman and noted beauty TO be placed
on trial in New York today on charge of hav-
ing slain her husband who, she says. com
mitted suicide
Assistant secretary of the treasury decides
on uniform designs for future notes and cur
rency
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
LOCAL

Los Angeles lodge B. p o. e. No. 80
issues program of Its big midsummer festi-
val to be held during reunion next July,
Report of Librarian Lummis causes sur
prise and astonishment to his contempor-
aries in other parts of country
Socialists dedicate new headquarters at
Walker theater building and Prof. Rich
ardson delivers address.
Student who attended Harvard military
school is drowned at Long Beach while
bathing in surf.
Alleged swinder. WHO is said to have
bunkoed several lawyers out of large sums
of money which he borrowed on supposed
trunk of diamonds, refuses to talk of case.
New superintendent at county hospital
will conduct institution on business basis
and Will hush up no scandals.
Knife revolving piece of machinery is
detached and strikes mechanic, infiicting
deep cut in his body.
Ferris makes study of ballooning and in
tends to qualify as pilot of his own air
ship.
Grand jury will meet today, but Oswald
who is wanted for examination, is not
found. His right hand man, however.
likely to be examined.
Members of Salvation army in Los Angeles
will observe birthday anniversary of Gen.
Booth, founder of organization
Exposure of deception practiced by socalled
mediums declares picture in which shadow of
cross Is shown is merely trick and that
luminous paint effects the deception.