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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
HARRlMAN's INTIMATE FRIEND.
Hartford Times.)

(l1arttOrd Times
In the light Of the last great fight OF
the late e. II. Hartman. which ended
in the ousting Of Stuyvesant Fish from
control of the Illinois Central railroad
system. one laconic line in a life in
surance policy taken out by the rail-
road king 80 years ago is a sad and
significant commentary. 1t was when
Hartman was worth many many dol
lars less than 49,000,000-quite be
fore either fame or fortune had come
his way, or the lure OF power caught
and held him in it's clutches.
In the application for this particular
policy. which was issued by a large
company not thousand miles from
Hartford, among other questions was
asked the following:
"Who is your most intimate friend?'
In Harriman's own hand is written:
"Stuyvesant Fish
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
Fame a Funny Thing
Washington Bureau of
The Ottumwa Courier,
Wa shin ptnn d G Dec. 16.

The late Richard Watson Glider,
editor, poet, biographer of Grover
Cleveland and all-round literary man,
had particularly good story on him
self. which he didn't often tell, but
which his friends were wont to tell
for him.
A younger brother of the noted
literary man became newspaper
worker, and drifted west. He main
tanned very little touch with his fam
lily in the east, and settled down to
modest career in Nebraska town,
working on daily paper. There he
developed whimsical interest in
Indian mounds and relics, and spent
his spare time digging into mounds.
One day he dug up some remarkable
bones. put them together, and figured
out that he had a prehistoric mans
skeleton It was widely written about
within limited circle of hight proved
scientists, and Bob" Glider became
famous as scientist, in the view of
about two men at every university in
the world Outside that little circle
he was utterly unknown. His disting-
uished brother had never even heard
OF his fame.
Travelling in Italy few years ago,
Richard Watson Glider called on a
famous sayapt, and sent in his card.
The great italian presently received
him
Il am more than delighted" he
said, "for l feel that you have done
me peculiar honor to call. | have long
wished for opportunity to talk with
you personally about your great
work"
Mr.. Glider bowed his acknowledge
ments.
Il am at your service, be assured,
in any possible manner he announc-
ed. The savant was more delighted
than ever.
81 shall then feel perfectly free, :"
pursued the enthusiastic Italian ''to
ask You about the articulation of the
femur and tibia in your L man.
l believe that is the very crllx of this
entire matter
Mr.. Glider wondered il his host was
crazy Really" he said, 81 fear there
must be some mistake. | am not
familiar with the articulation of the
femur and tibia, and don't enjoy the
acquaintance of the Loess man.
The savant took another look at the
card of his visitor.
'Ah," he admitted with some cool
ness, 81 see 1 have erred. You are
not Mr. Robert w. Glider, the great
American scientist, as | had supposed
y 1ys,sa rot that honor. but have
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

charges of crime have permeated the
New York custom house, but in all
the mess not a suspicion has rested
upon the administration of Mr.. Clark
son as surveyor of the port. Under
such circumstances it feels that it
would be wise to keep Mr.. Clarkson
just where he is until such time as
he shall decline longer to serve The
Inquirer calls attention to the fact
that Clarkson has piloted the
Republican party as it's national
chairman, has administered the affairs
of the postoffice department as first
assistant postmaster general, and that
his executive abilities have been such
that he has filled the Office of the sur
veyor of the port of New York with
credit. While great ado is being made
over the necessity of making the New
York custom house thoroughly bust
ness concern, the Inquirer asks why
Clarkson should be disturbed at all.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

President Taft states that his view
of the good roads question is that it
is chiefly a state function, and that
the states ought to unite in an effort
to promote good roads. The federal
government, however, could render
great assistance in the work. In
arguing for the promotion of national
department of health in his message,
President Taft pointed to the great
work done by the department of agri-
culture, although it's functions were
practically the same in a national way
as the state agricultural boards were
to the state. The government could
render the same aid to the state road
builders as the department of agri-
culture renders to the state agri-
cultural organizations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

she rides the pillows, battered about
the bulkhead, beaten below the bilge,
her focastle plates stove in and her
stern sheets hanging over the taffrail
Ito some kind of phantom ship-,to
the Courier-Journal a fine old fighting
frigate Of the Constitution class, well
worth saving, but requiring, before she
can be expected to sail effectively
against the Republican squadron, a
world of outlay and labor, Of refitting
and refurnishing-com renova-
ton, in point of fact-and a new cap
tain.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
Alabama Antl.Prohlbltlon Vote.

Close on the heels of the announce
ment that MIR. Bryan has enlisted
himself in the prohibition cause and
that he may make it a Democratic is
sue in the next national campaign,
comes the news of the rejection of a
prohibition amendment to the Ala
bama state constitution. This action
seems to some observers to indicate
the "high-water mark" of the prohibit
ton movement in the south, the Sa-
vannah News (Dem.) calling it a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

brother named Robert w. Glider y
replied the editor.
Then replied the scientist, ex-
tending his hand. q am indeed glad 10
meeting you. To meet the brother of
the great Robert Glider is indeed 4
pleasure"
When Richard Watson Glider had
gone away, much crestfallen he look
ed up the scientific attachments of his
brother and decided that fame is a
funny thing, anyhow.
]. C.Welliver.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

A glance at the down town streets
shows that the only thing that can
be done just now is to clear off the top
crust. The freezing weather and
heavy traffic on the streets have
solidified the lower strata until it
would be impossible to reach bed
rock with pick. After the first thaw.
however, it will be possible to clean
off the streets and the opportunity
should not be permitted to pass. In the
future when there is heavy snow fall,
the snow should be taken off before it
has had a chance to pack in the
streets. There is no sensible reason
why the streets should be paved, if
the paving is allowed to be buried un-
der snow and ice during the winter
months.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The above is the name of a German
chemical, which is one of the many
valuable ingredients of Foley's Kidney
Remedy amethylenetetramine is
recognized by medical text books and
authorities as a uric acid solvent and
antiseptic for the urine. Take F'oley's
Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice
any Irregularities and avoid a serious
malady. Clark's Drug Store; Sven
sons Drug store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
Hello! Here's Pierp Morgan get
ting into the telephone mix up.

A good roads convention at Topeka
Kas., adopted comprehensive pro
gram in set of resolutions adopted
just before adjournment. 1t favored
national aid for permanent roads, a
system of national highways connect
ing the capitals of the various states,
and of state highways connecting the
various county seats and the use of
federal prisoners for building roads.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

John w. Gates, the financial mag
nate, who has figured in enough deals
to know what he is talking about says
that "a mine that has gold or silver
and is worth S1,0O0,OO0 can raise all
the money needed for development in
five minutes without having to appeal
to the working man to buy stock. f"
The best stock Ottumwans can buy
now is stock in the Boost Ottumwa
organizations. 1t costs $40 share
and it promises greater returns than
any other investment that could be
made.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
A wELL-EoUlpPED DEPARTMENT.
Buffalo Commercially

There is no demand for depart
ment of public works in the national
government. The corps of engineers
is one of the most efficient in exist
ence; there is hardly a blemish on its
record, and the people have justifi.
able conviction that what the engi-
neers undertake will be done well.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

Back in the early days some of the
pioneers wanted to call this city cot
tumwanock." More progressive of the
pioneers, however, objected to that
mock" and they won the day. So you
see that even back there in the spring
of '43 they wouldn't stand for a
"knock" on Ottumwa. If those pio-
neers who knocked the mock" off OF
,umwa were alive today they would be
the leaders in the campaign to in
crease the Commercial association S
membership to the 500 mark.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
SAFE AND SURE.

Among the medicines that are
recommended and endorsed by physi-
clans and nurses is Kemp's Balsum,
the best cough cure. For many years
it has been regarded by doctors as the
medicine most likely to cure coughs,
and it has a strong hold on the esteem
of all well-informed people. When
Kemp's Balsum cannot cure a cough
we will be at a loss to know what will.
At evuGNlsts' and dealers. 25c.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
DIAGNOSING KANSAS.
L Kansas City Journal.l

KANSAS UlLy JUUTIlHI.J
Henry Allen says Kansas is "the ba-
rometer" Of the nation. Ray Stannard
Baker calls it the fountain head"
Governor Hoch says it is "the meat in
the national sandwich" In other
words, a fountain-head in a sandwich
is a barometer Isn't that clear?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

1t is probable that the Commercial
association boosters were unable to
see all the prospective members they
We're looking for in their closing days
campaign today. All such persons,
however, may have their names
placed on the rolls Of the Commercial
association by telephoning the secre-
tary or by sending their application in
by mail
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
WHY NOT KEEP cLARksoN?

The Philadelphia Inquirer asks this
question in an editorial comment on
the announcement recently made that
James S. Clarkson, the former Iowan,
had been asked to remain at his post
until the expiration of his full term
next April, after former announce
ment had been given out that he was
to retire at once. The Philadelphia
paper points out that crime and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

All around the walls of a room in
which st. Louis woman committed
suicide We're found such notices as
Cheer up" Life is what you make
it, and Forget your troubles" That
throws some light on the reason for
her rash act. Those Cheer up" mot
toes will get on your nerves in time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
Hint to "sons" and Daughters"
iona ka Pea

The patriotic members of an order
that commentaries the birth of this
nation who couldn't sing the national
anthem without words or music ought
10 slip quietly off somewhere and prac-
tice up
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

Mrs. S. Joyce, Claremont, n. H.,
writes: about a year ago / bought
two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy.
1t cure me of a severe case of kidney
trouble of several years standing. 1t
certainly is grand, good medicine,
and | heartily recommend IT. Clark's
Drug store: SwenSon's Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

Roosevelt Gets 1858 Skins on
African Hunting Trip says news
paper heading. 1t will be recalled that
Roosevelt got a good many hides be-
fore starting on his hunting trip.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
This is Worth Remember;no

Whenever you have a cough or cold.
Just remember that Foley's Honey and
Tar will cure it. Remember the name.
Foleys Honey and Tar, and refuse
substitutes. Clark's Drug Store; Sven
sons Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

William Randolph Hearst says that
it is not reorganization but resurrec-
ton that the Democratic party needs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18

The Courier predicts that Saturday
will be the biggest shopping day in
the history of Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
SHOULD BE RIGHT.
(Washington Post !

Perhaps the sugar trust hopes jus
tice will use a pair of the old custom
house scales.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
WILL COVER A CONTINENT
Convention Called to Meet in Wash
ington February 18.

Washington, Special. = Announce
ment was made at the White House
Sunday of a proposed plan for con-
ference looking toward the conserva-
tion of the natural resources of
North America, to be held at the
White House February Is next.
Letters suggesting the plan have
been addressed by President Roose-
velt to the Governor-General and to
The Premier Of Canada and to Presi-
dent Diaz, of Mexico. They will be
delivered to the officials in person by
Clifford Pinchot, chairman of the Nat
ional Conservation Commission and
Chief Forester Of the United States,
whom President Roosevelt has chosen
as his personal representative to con-
vey the invitations and to confer with
the authorities of the two Govern
ments. Mr.. Pinchot will first visit
Canada, leaving Monday. He will
then carry the invitation to President
Diaz at Mexico City.
The proposed North American con-
ference is the outgrowth Of the two
conservation conferences held in
Washington, in which the Governors
Of the States and Territories were
the principal conferees. At the sec
ond conference, on December s, rep
resentatives of the Canadian Govern
ment were present and expressed their
interest III the movement. Out of this
grew the idea of a North American
conference "to consider mutual in
terests involved in the conservation Of
natural resources and to deliberate
upon the practicability Of preparing
q general plan adapted to promote the
welfare Of the nations concerned.
The representatives designated by
the Canadian and Mexican Govern
ments will, under the proposed plan.
consult with representatives Of the
State and other departments Of this
Government and with the National
Conservation Commission. The main
object Of the conference, as announc-
ed will be to point out that natural
resources are not limited by the
boundary lines which separate ma
tions, to develop better knowledge
Of the natural resources Of each ma
tion on the part of the railroads and
to invite suggestions for concurrent
action for the protection of mutual
interests related to conservation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
King and cueen on Scene.

Catania, Special King Victor En-
manuel and Queen Helena arrived Mt
Messina on board the battleship Vic
toria- -Emmanuele. They disembark-
ed and made their way into, the ruin
ed city. As soon as it was known
that the King and Queen had come
crowds of the terror-striclsen popu-
lace swarmed around the royal party,
prostrateing themselves in the mud
and crying aloud for pity. This re-
cepticn was too much for The Queen
who almost tainted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
Married in County Jail.

Birmingham, Ala, special.-Miss
Jessie Collar, of Adamsyille, Ala.,'
was married to Chester A. Linn, in
the county Jail here Rev. Thomas
Beard, Episcopal minister, perform
ing the ceremony. A nursber Of wit
nesses, including relatives Of the
couple, was allowed by the sheriff to
attend the wedding. Linn is being
held as deserter from the United
States army and was taken to Fort
oglethorpe, Ga, Wednesday where
he will face courtmartial.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
Sugar King" Dead.
Claus

San francisco, Special. - Claus
spreckels, widely known as the
"Sugar King" of the Pacific coast,
died at 4:3O a. m. Saturday at his
home in this city in his eightieth
year. The immediate cause of death
vas an attack of pneumonia which
had developed with alarming symp-
torns during the past few deavs. De
spite his advanced age, Mr.. Spreckels
had appeared before tie ways and
means committee OF the House of
Representatives in Washington as an
authority on tie subject of sugar
duties.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
Fire Still Burning in Hold of Steamer

Savannah, Ga, Specialize fire
in the hold of the steamer Texas. that
put into the Savannah river Friday
morning. leaving her course from
Norfolk to Havana, is still burning
in the vessels cargo. 1t is now ap-
parent that the vessel viii be saved
though she is already badly damaged
by the fire. Most Of the cargo in Ler
after hold is a dead loss.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06

servatory at Mount Etna, states that
his instruments have recorded 42 dis
tinct shocks after the first, but that
during the last IA hours they have
been almost motionless. Etna and
Stromboll are now quiet and he is
certain that the earthquake was not
Of volcanic but of geographical orig
in, similar to that Of 1875.
The horror ef the situation at Mes
sina and Reggie grows with every
fresh dispatch. One of the correspon-
dents places the death roll through
out the entire territory as high as
100000, but this appears to- be ex-
treme. Others make their estimate
100000, but the official estimate as
made by the Minister of Marine still
holds to 115,00O.
The tidal wave lasted much longer
than the earthquake. During all the
time vessels shivered intermittentiy,
as though shaken by some huge ma
rine monster.
A naval observer of the destruc-
tion Of Messina says there were four
tidal waves, ranging in height from
IL to 80 feet. Thirty minutes elaps-
ed between the rolling in of the first
and the destructive onslaught Of the
last wave.
Thousands Of halee' nude individuals
of both sexes have gathered along
the muddy beaches on either side of
the ruins Of Messina seeking food or
trying to get away by sea. Many
children have died from exposure
and the cases Of madness are increas-
ing.
During the night the warships in
Messina harbor throw their search
lights on the ruins to enable the res
cuers on shore to continue their work.
The work of succor is going on fe-
verishly but the forces are still woe
fully inadequate. The stencil from
decomposing bodies is becoming over
powering.
A frightful scene occurred here
Thursday amid the ruins Of the Gus
toms house. Bands of famished in
ilividuals were cropping among the
debris in the hope of. discovering
food. The first Of the searchers who
were successful were attacked by
others with .evolvers and knives and
were obliged to defend thcir finds
literally with their lives. The strug-
gle was fierce. The famished men
threw themselves upon each other
like wolves and several fell disem-
howelcd in defending handful of
dry beans or a few ounces Of -four
Dne OF the unfortunates was pinned
tc a plank by knife, while clinging
10 his hand Yves his little child, for
whom he had sought food.
. The United States supply ship
Celtic will go to Messina, after a
brief stop at Gibralta to give a mil
ion aud half of navy rations to
he earthquake sufferers.
New York or Thursday made up
fund of nearly 100000 as relief
fund Chicago's contribution fund
aggregate $4,000. The American
Pe1 Cross is cooperating with the
Italian Red Cross for the relief of
lie suffering.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
Did the Wrong Killing.

Hopkinsville, KY, special.-Brood-
ing over the fancied disgrace to his
family because his father had been
whipped by night-riders, Roy Rogers,
the 2O-year-old son of Presley Rog-
ers, prominent planter, committed
suicide on Monday. The mother on
returning from a,visit found the boy
dead with revolver by his side.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
Big Fleet at suez,

suez, By, Cable-The United States
Atlantic battleship fleet, completing
two days ahead Of its schedule the
next to the longest run 0 of its world
girdlipg cruise, arrived heya Sunday
morning from Colombo, a distance of
3.440 knots, from which place the
fleet sailed on December Goth. The
loss of seaman from the battleship
Illinois, who fell overheard and was
the only accident to mar the voyage
from Colombo. "A
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
RTTHQUAIEIE KI[llS|2OQ,O0O'
Most Destructive In In E Present Gen
Grafton Visits lthh

cases 4S hoYrs without assistance.
Even when fescaed, it is impossible
to house them, everything available
having been fflled by the dead. Lack
of care and starvation will complete
the worE g that the forces of nature
have left unione.
The King and Queen Of Italy has
tened to the scene and .disregarding
the dangers pEoceedod tc ',Hl- ~ -
cuing trdse injured beneath the
fruins. An aaco nan MIC ..4u Gx..l
abandoned under beam that appar-
emily had crushed out his life, reviv-
led for a moAent at the shouts Of
greeting t9 the royal pair. He stretch
ed out his hand and raised his head
long enough tol call out:
WNow I canI die happy. Long life
to the King" He then fell back and
expired.
It was learn|e that General Coli
lost his life at Massina.
The troops atnd sailors have been
obliged to shoPt down robbers who
persisted in lo@ting.
: The trescuers lat Messina are rapid
ly becoming exhausted The fires
have not yet bd zen put out and there
is no water with which to combat the
flames. Maay of the people still re-
fuse to leave the ruins Of their
houses.
A dispatch Received here from
Deputy Felice att Messina says:
"Organize a squadron of volM-
!!teers for rescue work. Send us food
for we are dying of hunger. A num-
Der Of the survivors are leaving for
tCatania. Refeiye them with love
and fraternity. 1t is the duty Of
every family lin Catania to shelter
family from 51essina."
Only two members of the munich
pal council of Messina survived the
disaster.
Great. Earth auakes in History.
Guatemala, Central America, found
ed in 1924, destroyed by earthquake
and volcanic eruption in 1856; the
second Guatemala. established near
the site of the first, almost DESTROYED
by earthquake in 1773, succeeded by
the construction Of the present towr.
Lisbon, Portugal, almossedestroved
by quake and accompanying tidal
wave, November l, 1775, with the loss
Of 10000 lives.A
Caracas, capital of Venezuela, de-
stroyed by earthquake shock in 1872.
Aleppo, destroyed in 1922.
Naples, severely shaken. with ac-.
companying eruptI ion of Vesuvius,
1857.
Many buildings in Quito, capital
Of Ecuador, shake1 to pieces. 1859.
Manila, severely shocked, 1868 and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-01-06
Again at.the Breaking Point.

London, By Cable.-Bulgaria and
Turkey are again at ths breaking
point. Incensed at what he considers
the unreasonable indemnity demands
of Turkey and the Insult offered to
Car Ferdinand in the Sultan''s speech
at the opening of Parlimett, y Bull
garia has sent note to all European
Chancellors warning them that unless
tLey use their influence to curb Tur-
keys defiant attitude, a serious
breach NAV occur