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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-30
Observation-Disclosures
west VIRGINIA NEIGHDORS.
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Fire in the business district of Ma
sontown ~ Va, caused loss Of
$3oO.OO
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OUR NEIGHBORS.
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Drs. H. NJ Labor, F. w. Tyree and,
J. Q. Stovall We're appointed Pension
Eaxamining Surgeons at Grayson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-30

SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS.
In the United States the White Leg
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11
MISS BROWN JUDGE
Ottumwan Will Help Make Decision
at Moulton DecIamatory
Contest.

SCTlIcSI.
Moulton, March 1O.-(Special)-
The program for the Thirty first
Annual Declamatory contest Of south
eastern Iowa is out The contest will
be held in the Methodist church Friday
evening March 18th. The judges are
Lola A. Perkins, Oskaloosa, Maude A.
Brown, Ottumwa and Supt. c. E. john
ston, Charlton.
Following is the program:
Music-Y. M. c. A. orchestra.
Invocation-Rev. D. C. Bevan
Music-Orchestra.
DRAMATIC CLASS.
Measure. Fred Little Prairie City.
Music Orchestra.
DRMATIC CLASS.
"Sombre"-Lucile Landers, Center
Vile.
Curse Of Regulars"-Merl Reese,
Davenport.
Death Disk"-Lucile E. Ware, AL
bia
ben Hur's Chariot Race."-Lena
IIurd WiZksung. Moulton.
Solo Selected-Mrs. Daisy Hildreth.
HUMOROUS CLASS.
1.-THE Mustard Plaster"- bessie
Goode, Bloomfield.
1.-THE Sweet Sweet Girl Graduate."-
Leah Pflaunl. Colfax.
Johnnie Butler and the Owl.',-Ruth
Suckow, Grinnell.
Our Guide in Genoa and Rome,"-
Overcanp Wormhoudt, Pella.
Solo Selected-Guy Marshall.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11
by the residents in the low lands along

by the residents in the low lands along
the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers.
Within the last five days the Des
Moines river has risen over four feet
and the Raccoon has spread 100 feet
over it's south banks with rise of five
feet.
The mouths of the sewers along the
Des Moines from the forks of the Rae
coon north to Center street cannot be
seen for the rise which has resulted
from the heavy storms in the northern
part of Iowa, but SO far no damage has
been wrought to the downtown bust
ness houses.
If the Des Moines river remains at
its present stage of 76 for many days
longer there is danger Of foods In the
Easements Of the business houses
along the river as the high water will
prevent the escaping of sewage.
When the water rose to eleven feet
three years ago the sewer. systems
were damaged to the extent of $780,
900 and great losses were sustained by
the wholesale houses along Court ave-
nue..
Ten feet Of water in the Des Moines
| river below the Center street dam is
considered dangerous, and 1t is pos
sible that this stage will be reached
| before long, as the northern part OF
the state is covered with snow and the
| ice is not entirely out. The ice in the
rivers surrounding Des Moines broke
| up on March 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11
Want Turkish Consul Removed.

Washington d. c.. March 1O-.-Three
hundred thousand Of the erstwhile OF
toman subjects now living in the
United States have petitioned KAHN
Bey, the Turkish ambassador to the
United States to urge that Munji Bey,
the Turkish consul in New York city
be deposed, alleging that the latter has
taken advantage of the ignorance OF
the Syrians, Greeks and Armenians
seeking passports to their native lands
by overcharging them for his official
signature and the stamps essential to
those documents. The ambassador de.
clared he would take decisive action.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11
ONCE FAMOUS BEAUTY FOUND
Josie Mansfield, Pet of MiIIionaires,
Poverty Stricken in Dakota
Cause of Tragedy.


Sioux Falls, S. D., March 10.-The
surprising discovery has been made
that Josie Mansfield, the famous New
York beauty Of the '70s. for love of
whom ED" Stokes killed Jim" Fiske,
is a resident of South Dakota and has
been for some years past. This once
famous beauty, who had some of the
most famous millionaires of her day
at her beck and call, since coming to
South Dakota has been living under
another name, which doubtless was
expected effectually to conceal the
past and prevent her identity as Josie
Mansfield being revealed.
The pawn in the Stokes Fiske trag-
edy is resident of Watertown, where
she is known as Mrs. Mary Lawler.
For some seven years she has been a
resident Of that city. She is now about
70 years of age, is practically helpless
as the result of a stroke Of paralysis,
and, being ;penniless, is dependent up
on charity for support. Recently she
enlisted the aid of WATERFOWL parties,
who for several weeks have been en-
gagged in raising a fund for her by
voluntary subscription, the present
plan being to send her to an old ladies
home. However, she has practically
decided to enter convent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11

Almon M. Of Rockwell City, Ia; Gin
ton H. of McConnellsville, Ohio; Ger
trude T. of Rockwell City, Ia, and
Mrs. Frank Clark of this city. Emnla
]. and Mary B with the husband hav.
ing preceded her in death.
She united with the Presbyterian
church while young girl but after
moving with the family to Adams
county, Iowa in 1886 her membership
was transferred to the Methodist
church where she held membership al
the time of her death.
In February, 1908 she suffered =
stroke Of paralysis from which sht
was almost continual sufferer, but
during all her suffering she lived with
the hope that there was a. brighter fu
ture beyond and often spoke to he;
daughter, saying she was ready when
ever the Lord called.-Contribute
We wish to thank the many kinl
friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted and sympathized with us II
our late sorrow. We would also re
member those who presented tn,
beautiful flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clark
L. E., A. M. and Gertrude Pierce
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11
SPRING FLOOD
is PROMISED
REPORTS FROM DIES MONIES SAY
3 RIVER is STEADILY RISING
-LlTTLE CHANGE HERE.

indications up the Des Moines river
are that the spring flood of few years
ago will be repeated in few weeks.
The river here is slowly rising and has
been for several days, but so far the
water is not sufficiently high to attract
general attention. The following re-
port tells of the conditions in Des
Moines.
Floods Predicted.
Des Moines, March 10.-(Speciail-
Floods are predicted for this spring
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Phoenix Trust Co. to Alice
Wiley, lot 100 Grandview
addition to Ottumwa. $4,000
w. ]. Bayliss and wife to
Ernest Manns, lot 10, blk
4. Janney addition to Of
tumwa. -. -: -. ;. s1,5Oo.oo
r. j. Hammersley and wife to
w. J. Bayiss, Eh lots 50
and so Kramer addition to
ottumwa: =. -. -. -. $4,000
M. A. Harkins to Geo w.
Harkins NWA NEA 1878
10 ..... =. =. -. ;. ~. s1,5oo.oo
John Bennett to Geo. f. and
Elizabeth Brown, surface of
S1s SEA NEA 3473-14.. $4,000
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11

New York World: One of our ho-
tells now requires walters to be man
toured, perhaps on the superstition that
decorated thumbs will look better In
the soup.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-11
Cost Of War.

Newark News: Some conception of
the expensiveness of war may be gath
cred when 1t is known that 1t costs as
much money to fire twelyes inch gun
as an editor makes in two years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25

features that added TO the musical
value of the performance. Prof. Nc
Clonan's remarkable abilities as an IN
terpreter were never better displayed
Mrs. Morris sang with a strong, Wen
toned dramatic voice. IL had the rich,
clear clarion ring so necessary in sing
ing the Dudley Buck number Willard
Weihe's two numbers were OF the soft
or style Of strain calling for true
musical temperament both for eXecu-
ton and expression He played ike
the genuine artist that he As, and IL
could be seen gave much satisfaction.
although OF course there was no APP
plause.
At the close Of the recital Prof. Nc
C1cIlan finished with America" as the
audience rose to their feet, and at its
close. President Taft, in a clear strong
voice said. Il wish 10 thank heartily
the organist and those who assisted
him for this delightful hour Of musical
entertainment and rest that we have
enjoyed for IL has been TO us true
enjoyment TO sit here and listen q
these beautiful strains. / wish 20 say
again. thank you for this treat
The party then Withdrew, after Pres
ident Joseph r. Smith had been intro
duced 10 President TAFT The caravan
Of automobiles then carried the party
away TO the Country club, carefully
guarded by special agents ana police
men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25
Scene In Tabernacle at Noon.

The special organ recital al the Tab
ernacle this noon. in honor Of the presl-
dent, was attended by quite a large
party Of government city, state and
county officials. and distinguished
citizens, who came Immediately 20 the
Tabernacle from the saltair train In
automobiles. They occupied the rear
gallery, under the immediate chaperon-
age OF a. S. senator smoot. The great
auditorium was handsomely decorated
for the occasion, the decorations con-
ssting OF tastefuly daped national
colOrs all around the gallery fronts,
crossed flags relieving any appearance
suggestive Of monotony over the rear
gallery where the president sat. was a
legend, "Our President" la white LETT
ters on "a blue background the whole
being framed and draped in national
col0rs A line OF lncandesccnt lamps
behind, made the transparency OF spec
cial prominence. The organ front was
draped IA national colors and
emblemf, with large crayon
portrait OF ~ president as
the central feature. lhe electrical
Illuminating feature. the Welcome
Beehive Utah over the organ was
used with Gull current, making bril-
liant display The First Presidency
aud priesthood stands in 'front.' OF the
organ were attractiNcly draped Ia ma
tlonal colors and emblcms. 30 that on
the whole the auditorium presented a
remarkably attractive appearance.
Prof Mcclellan and assistant John
Giles had been over the great insiru-
ment carefully and got Il IN perfect
tone and tune and as the presidential
party entered Prof Mcclellan played
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25
GREAT PROGRESS IN
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

Washington. Sept. 25.-Never m the
history of the world has there been
such progress made in agricultural
education as ia the United States dur
ing the past II years. This is tho cou-
clusion Of Dick }. Crosby. specialist In
agricultural education OF the depart
ment OF agriculture i'm a report issued
today During the last year Mr.. Cros-
by points out, there has been "a rapid
aud healthy growth in all phases of
agricultural education, the year being
noteworthy for the attention given 10
providing facilities for graduate study
In agriculture, 20 rcorEanizing and
strengthening college courses. and 60
multiplying opportunities for acquir-
ing secondary and elementary inatruc-
ton ia this subject
The growing activity In am phases of
agricultural education in this country.
declares Mr. Crosby has been faith
fully reelected I'm the larger demands
made upon the department Of agricui-
turc for Information upon every phase
Of agriculture.
In 1897 the total income of land
grant colleges aggregated only 5000
600. today IL rs Sis.00O.000 The property
of these institutions was then valued
~ 81 900 600. now IL is 800 900 600 Then
there were less than 1000 students Boa
agricultural schools now there afc over
1900.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25

Indian Harbor. Labrador Sept 25.-
The Arctic clubs RELIEF ship JEANNE,
which went 20 the Greenland coast in
search OF Or. Frederick A Cook. has
returned hove. having on board Harry
Whitney, the wealthy young hunter of
New Haven, Conn. who met DIR. Cook
at Annatook. and .. G. Forsyth Grant
owner; Capt Brown and six members
Of the crew OF the Dundee whaling YES
sell the snowdrop. which went ashore
at Cape Haven. in the arctic on Sept
90 1905
The Snowdrop was given up for lost
long ago and an on board OF her had
bee' mourned as dead until few days
ago when Alexander Richie. "a member
OF the crew. made his way 20 civiliza-
ton. via Hudson BAY. and brought
the first news of the party But as he
had not been with the party Tor sew
eral months il was stlll feared that all
We're lost
The Snowdrop. after successful
whaling season. was trying TO get into
Cape Haven TO land It's Eskimos be
fore starting for Scotland with its
cargo. when she was driven ashore
I'm a terrific gale Tho owner. captain
and crew with the EslSimos. reached
shore IN small boats with a small uuan-
tity OF food An effort was made 10
reach a whaler in Hudson bay but the
snow was too deep and they were
driven back when the food supply
was exhausted the white men and
natives subsisted on the nippers Of
such seals as they could shoot on ice
and the skins were fed TO the
dogs. This was their principal food all
winter. often they could not find any
seals and the entire party went
hungry. In the spring deer was shot
and food was more plentiful but every
one was on an allowance Of one biscuit
a dav besides the meat. For long
time the meat supply was low and was
only replenished by the killing of
polar bear a few DAYS before the Jean
ME reached Cape Haven.
Two OF the crow. william Morri-
son and Rich had left the station
In December TO make their wav 10
Mica Mines island in Hudson bay.
Morrison had frozen both feet and
gangrene had set IN one foot. Part OF
this foot was amputated by Eskimo
women but did not stop the gangrene.
He was I'm bad condition when the
last news came from him IN July.
When the JEANNE arrived at Care
Haven three days were spent In
sending a gasoline launch in search
OF Morrison but he was not fbund and
the party came south without him.
owner Grant and Capt Brown did
not know that they were being
mourned as being dead and were much
surprised at the news on reaching
here. Last winter bottles were found
ON the coast Of Ireland with the mes
sage that the Snowdrop had hit an
iceberg and was sinking, When the
ship did not arrive this was accepted
as confirmation of the message. which
vas a hoax. No bottle was set adrift
from the SnOwdrop.
COOKS BEST WITNESS.
New york Sept 25.-Dr. Frederick
A. Cooks most important witness TO
confirm his claim that he reached the
north pole has arrived al Indian
harbor. Labrador, on the relief shiT
Jeannie and Il is expected that his
statement relative TO the north pole
controversy win be given 10 the
world very soon In a message 10 his
friend, Harry Benedict of New Haven,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25

Harry Whitney reports his arrival az
Indian harbor and states that he Isl
rushing homeward"
lie adds that he has had a hard
winter ana wonderful shooting Nh
NhliueN, who has been hunting big
game I'm the arctic region for "a year.
reports I'm his brief message tho
picking up OF the shipwrecked crew
OF the whaler Snowdrop and asks Mr.
Benedict 20 notify his friends OF his
return 60 civilization
ln his FIRST message. Air Whitney
makes mo- reference TO Dr. Cook. al
though I'm "a letter to his mother some
time ago he reported having met Dr.
Cook but mentioned nothing about tho
north pole
since his return from the arctic. DR..
Cook has repeatedly declared that Har-
ry whitney would confirm his state
ment that hc informed Whitney at An
natook, Greenland. OF having reached
The north pole he imposed secrecy on
Mr. Whitney. declaring that he did not
wish Commander peary TO know of his
achievement before he. Cook had him-
self announced b. 90 the world For
that reason Or Cook explains that
whitney did not tell Commander pcarv
Of the matter when Peary transferred
whitney from the exploring ship Roose-
Welt to the JEANNE
While the scientists interested I'm Tho
controversy declare that whitney,
statement one way or the other. can
not affect the facts. the general public
eNlnced an eager desire to know n Or.
Cook when he returned 70 Annatook
and found Whitney, conhdcd 10 the
latter that he had reached the pole.
Dr Cooks first lecture Is being cx-
tensively advertised for next Monday
morning IN this city. Tho prices OF
seats are S.. 81 and 81 His secretary
announces that he will lecture in Sd.
Louis a week from next Tuesday night.
and when the secretary was asked
N 10 were true that Or Cook les 20 re-
ceive $4,000 FOR this one lecture the
secretary said that no information as
10 the profits from any of his ventures
would be made public by the explorer
wHlTNEYs TELEGRAM
New Haven. Conn. Sept 25-Tho
following telegram was received to-
night by Harry Benedict of this city
from Harry whitney who Or Cook
says has the proofs of his finding OF
the pole.
Indian Harhor. via Care Ray. sept.
e4.-Harry Benedict. New Haven.
Conn;--See YOU home soon. Hard
winter. wonderful shooting. have skins
TOT you. PICKED up SNlpMINcktu
crew terrible suffering. watch Hcrland
notify Frank and George
HARRY WHITNEY. -
From this IL would seem that Whit
ney might be expected hack probably
by rail from sydney the latter part Of
next week
PROF. PENCK'S DOUBTS
Salzburg. Austria. Sept. 25.-Ad-
dressing the congress of Naturalists
here today. Prof. Albrecht r. X.
Penck. professor OF geography in tho
University Of Berlin, made an interest
ing comparison Of the reports Of
Commander Peary and DR.. Cook con
corning the discovery OF the north
pole. He analysed the published ac-
counts OF their having reached the
pole and arrived at the conclusion
that neither OF them had proved that
nc had reached the pole or was able
10 furnish scientific proof of having
done so. because neither had
scientific equipment in the far north
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25

petitions from women 10 most of the
presidents"
Another who was warmly greeted
was Maj. Richard w Young
After the reception Joseph Nelson OF
Saltair Beach gave a demonstration OF
the acoustic properties Of the big pa
Vilion and then all strolled out on 10
the north pier where President Taft.
Reed Smoot. James 4. ralmagc and
GOV. Spry went into the history of
Lake Bonneville and then explained tho
land grants To the State university.
The president listened attentively TO
the conversation, at intervals inter
iected questions and finally said with a
hearty laugh "Well. ! am glad some
body has some questions that We don't
have 20 deal with"
During tho conversation Prof Tai
mage told regarding the chemical
properties Of the lake water and the
products that could be utilized and
shipped 10 the markets OF the world
but for the prohibitiye railroad rates
which he affirmed were ia operation in
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25

tho "star-spangled Banner" an stand
ing until completion OF the second
stanza. The visitors were seated in the
rear gallery, with the president oc-
Cupying the center Of the lower front
seat. so thai his viEnette showed up
between two crossed aags I'm front like
"a picture
PROGRAM AS ANNOUNCED.
A. soon az the visitors were seated
Benjamin Goddard announced the fol-
lowing programs
Organ
Overture 10 'Tannhauser' Wagner
Gayotto from "Mignon" Thomas
Communion in G".....,.. Batiste
"homc, Sweet Home ..........
..,....., Arranged by Performer
Fear We Not O Israer'..~..
....t.t......... Dudley Buck
'rho Flag Without stain" ....
..t.t.,..,.-f. ...., Dudley Buck
Mrs Emma Ramsey Morris.
Violin
"Traumerei' ..-...,., schumann
"Berceuse' ...........,... sauret
OrEan--
"larBo" ........ .... .......,..H Handel
All three artists were al their best.
performing in their happiest vein. PROF
McCiellan's efforts az registration, both
in s0lo and accompaniment work, were
of the highest order We brought OUT
the wonderfully hne concert qualities
% tho tabernacle organ. as Well aa lts
mower ana CrcscendO effects, with "a
sweetness of tone and evenness of tune
that FUZZY satisfied the artistic ear
and in the accomplishments reproduced
some brass-Nind and wood-wind choir
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25
MONEY ORDER
SWlNDLE DISCOVERED

Hunaio. r. st. Sept -i-A money ,IGrr
swindlc involving Che loss of thousands
of dollars was brought io tho attention
of The police tonight Tho man le-
cueed of working Che game NJ stId Iu
have been employed ~ ono time hF II.
Montana Express company at Butte.
Mont
m is said that ho ortainrd posses. |un
of "a number uf blank money orders IHN
fortified himself with che HIguttIU. H.
fhe Agent curry nf the e0muall on
Butte THE money orders were Uu.
missed until thef had been nlled out Hui
egrhed Tho orders were made uHIIn."
to j. D.. Lto and NorU tasHrd bN H pr.-
SON WhO signed fhst name
Iho passing uf thc orders began .I
Tcrrc UHufc Ind. and f0uk in every city
of amy consequence hrt-egn ieirr liIU.
Cleveland. AHhlanuIu. Ohio and lII-. I..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25
Reception at Saltair Beach

Late hours last night, coupled with
the carly rising this morning. perhaps
were responsible for the delay in start
ing the special train 10 saltair this
morning which carried President TAFT
and a number OF invited guests.
The president was 10 minutes late for
the first time in Utah. and this IS his
first visit here. Some OF the guests
were later and In consequence they
did not take the trip.
II was $50 when the automobile
carrying President TAFT glided on to
the roped on platform under the watch
ful eye OF the secret service men and
the fire OF the camera squad. The next
minute the train pulled on and the
usual saltair patrons gasped as IL
swung across the Rio Grando tracks
without the customary preliminary
stop and whistle. This prccaution was
unnecessary. as there were watohmen
posted at the crossing.
ON the trip out and back the presi-
dent sat In an ordinary chair car at
the rear OF the train and seemed 10 en-
10Y the experience, as ne chattod with
tho various members of the party and
asked lnnumemble questions. Among
those who were IN the car were the
members OF the first presidency. to-
gether with the Utah delegation AT
Washington. Col scott, Mayor Brins-
ford and several state officials. together
with their ladies, and the representa-
tives Of eastern news associations and
newspapers.
There we're three cars on the train.
the presidents car and another being
filled. with "A sprinkling OF devoteeH 20
nicotine Ion the third.
on arriving at Saltair. all remained
on board until the president aiighpcd,
and In advance IN company with Sena-
tors Reed smoOt ,and George Suther-
land. Gov. Spy and others. they adj
journed 30 the dancing pavilion, where
an informal reception Was held and
every member of the party was Intro
duced 90 and shook hands with the ma
tons chief executive.
INTRODUCED DIRECT
The presidents tanned face bore a
bcdmlnn smile and he had a word 10
say 10 each Senator Smoot made an
exception in the case Of Mrs. Emmeline
Is. Wells, and Instead OF passing her
along 10 capt Archibald Butt, 4. =. A.
the presidents AID de camp, who did
the introducing, he escorted her direct
Id President 1aft with tho remark.
This Is Aunt Emmellne. as she Is
known in utah, Ca 10 be correct. Mrs.
Emmeuno B Wells. one OF utah's
woman workers and writer's
The president expressed gratlhcation
~ the meeting as Mrs.. Wells stated, "A
have been presented 10 every president
az the United states since the time OF
President Grant ana have presented