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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
IETs BUILD THIS INTERURRAN.

IS The organization Of the 1nterurpall
Construction company is the prellmln
ary move in the campaign Tor inter
urban building in Ottumwa. 1t is al
evidence that Ottumwa means busl-
ness. that it is ready to quit talking
interurbans and begin building them.
The decision to organize construc,
ton company for the purpose OF be-
ginning at once systematic effort 10
ascertain best routes, plans, etc., was
cached after thorough consideration
mad been given to the question. The
conclusion was reached that no hasty
stem should be taken. No route or
routes should be selected by snap
Judgment with the chance that after
construction had been begun 1t should
he found that another line could have
been built more cheaply and more pro
fltably. The purpose for which the In
terurban Construction company IS or
ganized is to secure the services OF
the best engineering talent to make
surveys and thoroughly investigate
every one Of the proposed routes for
interurbans When this investigation
is completed the routes will be out
lined not only for the first interurban
which Ottumwa plans to build this
year, but for the chain of interurbans
the construction of which Is the ulti-
mate goal of the progressive business
men and citizens of Ottumwa.
The seven business men comprising
the officers and board of directors OF
the construction company gave sub
stantial testimony of their desire to
cooperate in the interurban building
plans by subscribing for stock In the
company. These gentlemen, T. D. Eos
ter, j. w. Neasham, w. T. Harper, j.
W.. Garner Samuel Mahon, w j.. Don
elan and John Wormhoudt, each pur-
chased 800 share Of stock There
are ninety-three shares of stock yet
to be- sold before the company can pro
coed with the preliminary plans. A
committee has been selected by the
Commercial association to dispose Of
these shares at par, for $500 share.
The interurban proposition is now
up to the people. Money is needed be
fore any further step can be taken
The money subscribed for the stool
should not be considered, however, as
donation. No outlay of money which
Ottumwans could make, promises
such large returns. An interurban run
ming into Ottumwa would bring in
creased business to the merchant ant
increased real estate value to thu
property owners. An interurban is thu
one thing needed to make Ottumw'
the hub of the wheel of progress in
stead of single spoke.
The committee named to dispose o
the stock is composed of E. L. Roth
F. A.. Nimocks, F. B. Clark, B. A
Hand, L. A. Gordon, F. H. Hail. w. H
Cooper, c M. Myers, Mayor T.
Phillips, w. II. Mynard and w. "
Cummings. G. S. Doud, secretary Q
the Commercial association, is also al
thorized to- secure subscriptions TO
stock. The, citizens of Ottumwa shout
give hearty and generous respons
to the call of the committee.
Do not wait for some one to call o
you. Mr.. Doud Is authorized to receil
for moneys subscribed to this con
pany and he can be reached by tell
phone or personally at the CONNIE
Y cial association rooms.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06
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. FUNERALS.

ss>ss 800
The last sad rites We're this after
noon performed over the late Jehu
Young, whose sudden death occurred
at his residence southeast of the city
Tuesday morning. The service was
conducted at the residence at p. M,
by an old friend, the Rev. Hiram Ba-
ker, who was assisted by Rev, s.
Isaac Elder. Appropriate music for the
occasion was furnished under the di-
rection of Mrs. H. e. Swenson, At the
close Of the impressive service that
told of the passing away OF a pioneer
of the county, all that was mortal or
Jehu Young was conveyed to the OF
tumwa cemetery, where 1t was depos-
tied in the bosom Of mother earth
midst peaceful surroundings.
From the residence. 824 West Me-
chanic street was held the funeral OF
Esther Gilbert Lawrence, whose death
occurred Tuesday evening at S:15 p.
m. The service was conducted ny
Rev. w. H. HORNED at o'clock this
afternoon and interment was made in
Shaul cemetery.
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CHARLTON.

Chariton-Mr. and Mrs. Morgan
Williams mourn the death of their in
FAINT son. Holly. aged one month, which
occurred at the family home Monday
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NeiqhbOrhOOd News
(BY COURIER

WANT good correspondents at He'd
rick, Keota, Laddsdale, Fremont
White Elm, Eldon, What Cheer. Muir
ray and Pella. Address Editorial de-
partment of Ottumwa Courier.l
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the guest of her mother Mrs. Rachel
Cassidy.
Harley Huggins left Tuesday for
Palisade, Colo.
D. Norris and wife, M. G. Creath and
Mrs. Geo. Creath were guests of Will
Tatman near Milton Thursday.
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E. j. S. DAVIS DIES AT
AT HOME IN KNOXVILLE.

Knoxville. J. S. Davis died Fri
day morning, aeed SIS years, L month
and q days. He was a carpenter by
trade. Death resulted after a long
and wearisome sickness from a COM
plication of diseases. He was born
l. 1853 and came to Marion county in
1879 and settled in Knoxville where he
has made his home ever since. In 1882
he was united in marriage to Miss
Sarah McCleery, at Winterset, Iowa
To that marriage two children We're
born, Maude and Harry, the latter un-
til lately being a student at Ames.
Everyone who had the slightest &C
quaintance with Mr. Davis knew him
as friend. he having no enemies. He
was converted to the Methodist Epis-
copal church and was a follower of
that faith ever since until his death.
Deceased leaves six brothers and two
sisters. The funeral services were held
at the M: E. church conductd by Rev.
Chas. N. Face. Interment at Graceland
cemetery.
Other News.
A. Helverson and wife have been
visiting at Wapello on account of the
death of the formers, sister.
Roy Roberts of Kansas City, has
been visiting with his parents and
|
Mrs. Earle Brady LETT this week for
two weeks visit with b. L. Showers
and family at Swan.
Mrs. I. H. Walters has gone to
Aurora H., to visit her sister, Mrs
Marbourg.
| Mrs. Beard "'as in Des Moines last
week visiting with her daughter Mrs
| Rov Williamson.
Melroy Kennedy, Mack, who has
been wanted for the alleged raiding Of
+, farmers chicken yards, was captured
by the authorities a few days ago, a
his home in the east part of the city
He was accused early In the year 100;
of stealing chickens from the farmer:
around Knoxville. When the Officers
went to the house early in the even
ing the family said he was not there
| They couldn't be convinced Of it, how
ever. and they went in. Mack saw then
coming, and dived out through TIL
window, taking the sash with him al
he went. He was trying to elude TIL
deputy when he dived through tn
window, but when he jumped he near
ly landed on the sheriff. He got III
; and started to run when the bull dol
grabbed him and the sheriff landed OF
top Of him. He was captured an
landed safely in jail
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connections with land sharps and
swindlers are not fit men to govern a
state,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-02-06

This is an interurban line that will
run on ties and rails and not in the
columns OF the papers.
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Entered as second class mat oe
October II, 1908, at the postofnce. "
tumwa, Iowa, under the Act OF Congress
of March 8, 1879.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
STATIONS ATTITUDE.
another Message from President
His Stand Supported.

Los Angeles. Feb. Speaker Philip A Stan
sson te-1sight said that the telegram sent by the
president to him on February 6, the text Of
which was given out by Assemblyman Transue
iHt Sacramento tonight. was not the telegram
on which he based his appeal to the Assembly on
fFebruary :. but It is the only communication
f1vsaicf7 he has received from the President which
SSe is az liberty % make public.
I do not believe that it is the time for me TO
ssslk Of this matter now" he said tonight. The
presidents words should be enough They indl-
scsfe clearly his desires in the matter, and be
fsizve that I am in the right in every effort can
tsraks TO carry out his wishes. II is by action in
Sacramento and net by talk here, that / can
hest use my influence to carry out his desires.
AS an indication Of the sentiment regarding
this matter, I may say that at least fifty repre-
sentative business have come to me volun-
ssrify since py arrival here and congratulated
asne on tie stand have taken.
However. 1 am doing what believe 10 be the
desire o. the President, and take It that what
4pver reason he may have for wishing TO prevent
Japanese legislation by any Of the legislatures
At this time will be divulged at the proper time,
Asnd Viii he found by the people TO be sufficient
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
I4RMTNG IN SALVADOR.
RumOr OF. 4ttempt to OUerthro5c
Nicaragua Government.

Panama, Feb Passengers who have just
arrived here report warlike preparations on the
part of Salvador and Nicaragua. When the last
Pacific Mail steamer passed down the coast
President Figueroa of Salvador, with a large
military staff was inspecting all the port garri
sons. it being reported that an invasion of
Salvadoran revolutionists, headed by DR. Alhro
and assisted by Nicaragua, was imminent A
dispatch from Managua received here to-day
says
The government of Salvador, instgated by
Guatemala, gave orders that its gunboat Presi-
dente should fire its guns at night in the pre-
tence of repulsine Nicaraguan forces invading
Salvadoran territory the intention being to
create fll feeling against the Nicaraguan gov
ernment.
1t is generally believed here that President
Figueroa of Salvador and President Cabrera OF
Guatemala anxious for the overthrow OF
President zelaya of Nicaragua who is their un-
tiring enemy It is Thought probable that the
movement may start in Honduras first. but that
within short time the other Central American
republics may bs involved
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08

sFromptea him TO take the floor and make per-
ssoasf appeal fer delay on japanese legislation
SUBJECT BEFORE SENATE TO-DAY.
4 The Senate viii take a fling at the japanese
s<usstior tomorrow. The debate viii be on the
sSeport OF the Committee on Executive Com
Arnuaicstions which recommended last week that
mo action be taken at this session on any OF
t.he hills introduced in the Legislature tending
80 interrupt the relations between Japan and
ssha United States. Senator A d Campbell OF
iSsn Luis Obispo. a member Of the committee
gave notice that lie would submit minority
s-eport, and il is expected that the floor leaders
OF the minority party VIII make fight for ITS
adoption.
The two bills, drawn by Grove L johnson, OF
sacramento. and aimed at japanese VIII be
the subject Of discussion on reconsideration IN
fshe Assembly on Wednesday One Of these. al
ready passed by the House segregates japanese
81 public schools of the state, while the other
which vas refused passage. empowers munlcl-
raIities to segregate in residential quarters all
undesirable aliens whose presence might, IN the
oDinion Of boards Of supervisors, be lnlEncal 10
fbs pablie haaltn and the morals of the various
f,ornrnunities affected.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
QUEENS TUNNEL FIGHT
Continued from first page.

fares. The commission held that this would h.
Improbable for the city and would simply h.
paying subsidy for the Belmont suburban linz
for the sake of esta ablshing a through seen,
fare between Queens and Manhattan
The company contends that the item Of TIM.
mel cost should really include incurred liabilities
which would bring the total to ss,5s551sss
This latter sum. with an interest charge ef :
per cent is the financial basis of their preposa5
suit.
Justice Clarke wrote the Appellate Division
opinion. concurred in by all the judges. and
later affirmed in it's essential features the com,
pany says. by the Court of Appeals. Justice
Clarke, with reference to the validity Of ths
company's franchise, said.
We have seen that the corporation was s,Iv
authorized and legally existing; that il had the
necessary permits to enter upon the CONSTRUCTION
of its tunnel that when issued the said permits
were issued i'm accordance with law. and that
their revocation was arbitrary and based uson
no violation of the rules and regulations gov
erning the subject.
When President Wilcox Of the Public servisa
Commission was asked about the proposed suit
he said:
THAT is matter with which. have little to
do, as yet The city has brought an action test
ing the validity Of the charter of the company.
The action is pending I would like 10 see the
Steinway tunnel in operation Let the Inter.
borough company apply to the Board OF Est.
mate for franchise and go ahead with its pro-
posed transportation OF passengers. This CON-
mission is of the opinion that the city should not
accept the recent offer OF the Interborough az
it would mean a considerable annual loss te the
city. 1 don't see how the company can hope to
recover damages"
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
WOM4N DIES IN FIRE.
Whle COney Island Blaze Is IN
Progress Husband Is arrested.

Mrs Charles Johnson. wife OF Captain Charles
johnson, veteran of the Civil War was burned
to death at her home, at West 26th street and
Neptune avenue, Coney Island, yesterday after
noon Her body was found lying on a bed on the
top floor of the two story frame dwelling which
was occupied by the old couple.
The fire, which was caused by overheated
stove, was discovered by Joseph Warshauer. a
Coney Island hotel proprietor With his brother
Robert and guest John Sturgis, he rushed into
the house. Just then fireman Of Engine Com
pany AS arrived. and after the party groped
about in the smoke for while they found the
body of Mrs Johnson.
Just about the time the body was discov
cred Captain johnson was arrested by a patrol
man on Surf avenue He was taken to the
station where a charge of intoXication was
lodged against him.
II was nearly fifteen minutes after the fire.
men arrived before any water could be thrown
on the fire. Within three blocks of where the
fire occurred there is excavation being made,
and il was impossible for the fremen to get
near the house. The damage was estimated at
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
DIFFER ON WATERSHED PROTECTION.
Majority and Minority Reports on Congress
Bill for That Purpose

Washington, Feb. The wide difference OF opin-
ion among the members of the House Committee
Agriculture the bill which seeks to provide
for the protection OF the watersheds Of naviEabie
streams is shown in the report which accompanies
the bill.
The opinions OF the majority, as expressed by
Representatives Weeks, Massachusetts and Lever,
South Carolina, practically those OF the ad-
minisratiOn The general scope OF the bill permits
the requirement Of lands in any part OF the United
States when considered advisable by the National
Forest Reservation Commission which the bin
creates. II provides that the Geological Survey
must first determine that the land be acquired
will promote protect the navigability of streams
The majority report declares that the food dam
age in the United States has increased from So
OC0OOO 800 to $11s000000 in 1907. and that the
greatest Increases on streams on whose water
sheds the forests have been heavily cut.
The minority report. which is signed by Chairman
Charles F. Scott and four other members contends
that there is vital connection between the forests
and the maintenance of bilIty in navigable
streams. These members argue in favor of in
struction in the proper tillage OF the soil for the
farmer and assistance In protecting the forest from
fire more desirable than the purchase of lands
which would be made unproductfve and would be
taken from the local tax rolls
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
PROGRESS OF CANAL.
Professor ROzce Enthusiastic after
TiSit to Panama.

Among the passengers the Panama Railroad
Companys steamer Alliance. from Colon. which
arrived this port late last night. Or. l. >
Rowe, professor Of political science in the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania and chairman of the Amer
lean delegation TO the Pan American Scientific Con-
gress. which met in Santiago Chill. during the
week beginning December Is. DT. Rowe met
Fresident-elect Taft on the Isthmus of Panama and
gave him a report OF the proceedings OF the con-
gress. He spent week the isthmus and is
enthusiastic about the progress of the work on the
canal.
1T a real inspiration" said DR.. Rowe, TO
the zeal and devotion of every canal worker.
Colonel GOethaIs the chairman of the Canal Com
mission. has developed esprit de corps which is
capable Of overcoming every obstacle l visited the
Gatun dam and made examination OF the sec
tton that had sunk Although l cannot express an
expert opinion, this altogether Insignificant depres-
sion impresses a layman being little more than
one of those temporary setbacks which are bound
10 occur in SO colossal work.
On the subject of the Pan-American Scientific
Congress, Or. Rowe said:
Every American republic with the exception Of
Hayti, was represented. The congress marks the
beginning in the development of the movement
toward continental solidarity. The decision to- hold
the next congress in Washington is an indication of
the desire of the countries of Latin America to get
into closer touch with the United States
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
4 S4RTORIAL DEMAND.
Six Hats and Fr0ck Coats Wanted
an Nezc Orleans.

New Orleans. Feb 7.-Quotations on silk hats
and froCk coats have taken sudden jump in the
local market. owing TO the demand for them at the
reception Of President-elect Taft this week Mr.
Taft will arrive here next Thursday and will be
the city's guest for two days Dozens of commit
tees are busy at work nging a programme of
entertainment.
II has been officially announced that everybody
connected with the reception must the con-
ventioual frock and high silk hat. On account
of crna tic conditions this combination has never
been a popular one in New Orleans, and in conse-
-qtence there are several hundred. committeeman
whose wardrobes without the precious articles.
and there is little hope of obtaining them in the
depleted market
The President-elect is expected TO arrive at the
mouth Of the river late next Wednesday night or
THURSDAY morning There he is to leave the cruiser
North Carolina and go aboard the lighthouse ten
der OIeander, which will take him the scout
cruiser Birmingham The cruiser will bring him
within sight of New Orleans. The steamer General
Newton will bring him to the landing
The parade which has been arranged viii traverse
the principal streets. At She city hail the Presi-
dcnt-elect will be formally welcomed by Mayor
Martin Behrnan. Hir. Taft will make speech
and then the parade win pass in review.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
NO CONFLICT ON BENzoATE OF SODA
Intimstion of Disagreement Between Navy and
Agricultural Department Unfounded.
from The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. Feb. THE intimatfon contained In
certain dispatches received here from New York OF
conflict between the Navy Department and the
used by the former permitted the use of benzoate
of soda in catsup for the of the, feet and left
the percentage to be filled in by the bidder Is not
borne out by the facts.
When the specifications were prepared by the
Navy Department October. %. 1907. the Depart
ment Of Agriculture was consulted and advised the
payma ster general who purchases supplies for the
navy, that the healthfuness of foods containing a
small percentage OF benzoate of soda was still
mooted question and that the only decision which
had been rendered that all goods containing
show the percentage. Under these circum-
stances. the paymaster general caused the speeif-
tiona be prepared. OF course had any bidder
offered catsup with inordnately large per-
centage of the preservative his bid would have been
rejected but it is understood that NO bidder offered
goods containing more than one-teuth of 1 per cent
Quite recently "a special commission employed by
the President 10 review the decision OF the bureau
of chemistry that benzoate of soda deleterious
in any quantity reversed the decision. but still
there mas been formal pronunciation of the more
so that were specifications prepared by the Navy
Department to-day, they woul1 probably be the
same a those previously issued. OF course before
any now specifications are prepared the Department
of Agriculture viii be again consulted regarding
this question. and undoubtedly its recommendations
will be followed.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
CALIFoRNIANS APATHETIC.
More Interest in Contest Than in Ethics of
the Anti-Japanese Bills.

San Francisco. Feb. THAT Californians in gen
eral not taking great interest In the proposed
antiJapanese legislation at Sacramento is apparent
from answers to inquiries sent by The Associated
Press to all portions of the state Seemingly, no
one is excited the situation except the iegis
lators themselves. Where opinions expressed
there is a division Of sentiment regarding the ad-
visibility Of The state taking action which might
embsrrass the national government
Los Angeles reports that the sentiment in that
city and its vicinity is opposed legislation
against the japanese at this time. Stockton. Fres-
no San Jose and other interior cities taking
little interest way the other in the contest
the state capital
In San Francisco the main question to the
necessity for Japanese Legislation is lost sight of
the interest with which the general public is
watching the contest between the President, aided
by Governor Gilett and the Republican Organiza-
ton and the anti-Japanese faction.
Aside from a protest from San Francisco bust
ness men against action on the subject by the Leg
islature this time. there have been public
meetings other demonstrations for against
the measures before the Legislature
New-York tribune., 1909-02-08
SUICIDE after KILLING.
Employees Of Hoboken Dairy Com
PAM On Fatal Fight.

Victor Hansen Of No. s21 Park avenue Hoboken.
shot and Killed yesterday afternoon in the
stable of the McDermott Dairy Company, Hoboken
by Andrew Rubisch, who then shot and killed him
self. What led TO the tragedy is not known. There
witness to the shooting and both men died
instantly.
Hansen was superintendent of the company and
Rubisch employed a can washer. He was
discharged by Hansen some time ago but had been
re-employed.
About 80 o'clock David HeyIeger was passing
the stable. when he heard two shots inside He did
not 80 in, but hurried for the police. When he
returned with the police they entered and found
the two bodies lying in the stable Hansen had a
stick in his right hand, II hs had grabbed il
up to defend himself when Rubisch drew the re-
volver which lay beside him when the bodies were
found. Hansen leaves a wife and one child and
Rubisch asAwlfe and six children.