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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-12
Train Blown From Bridge.

Kansas City, June 11.-During a
terrific windstom last night Kansas
City, Mexico and Orient passenger
train was blown from the bridge
across the Brazos river, between Knox
City and Benjamin, Texas. J. E.
Stafford of Cromwell, Texas, passen-
ger, was killed. Several persons were
injured, none fatally.
Y Tornado Near FL Paso.
FL Paso, Texas. June /. "A tornado
last night almost destroyed the little
town of Hamlin, Texas, rs miles north
east of Big Springs. Three persons
were seriously injured.
Four Killed Near Ft. Worth.
Ft. Worth, Texas, June II. Re
ports received today from Leuders
loo miles west of here, say that four
persons were kille dthere today by a
tornado. 4.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-12
Telenhone Girls Min. Strike nuer

TtItpHUHS GIFTS Wit, StTIKe over.
Cedar Rapids, June IL (SpeciaD -
The strike of local telephone operators
ended today in victory for the girls,
the company needing al points. =,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-12
HEROIC BRONZE STATUE OF GEN
ERAL sTEPHEND. LEE, coMMAN.
pER-lN-cHiEF OF BOYS IN GRAY,
UNVEILED.
GRANTS SON GETS
BIG DEMONSTRATION
HRAY HAIRED SOLDIERS BESIDE
THEMSELVES IN EFFORTS TO
SHOW AFFECTION TO SON OF
MAN THEY SURRENDERED TO.

yicksburg, Miss, June 11.-Vicks-
burg today entertained large host or
confederate veterans and visitors who
took part in the unveiling ceremonies
Of the heroic bronze statue of the late
General stephen d. Lee, who at the
time Of his death was commandments
chief Of the united confederate veter-
ans. In addition to the gray clad
veterans, General Frederick Dent
Grant Is the especial guest of the city.
Henry Watterson called the assembly
at the monument to order and deliver
ed an address on the Reunited Sec
sions."
He was followed by General Glenn
nnt A. Evans, commander in-chief of
the Confederate veterans. When the
latter finished his speech, General
Grant was introduced by Watterson
and was given an ovation. the demon Z
stration lasting twenty minutes. Upon
nuiet being restored, Gran accepted
khe statute on behalf of the federal
government and was accorded another
demonstration. Old gray haired sol
Pliers were fairly besid themselves in
their efforts to show wa2l me and sssv
teetion fur tlsS son of the esssa W =
{ sceeptc allsii Earrenaer
Veterans overwhelm Grant.
Memphis, Tenn, June H. A fren-
lied demonstration Of welcome by the
men in gray for the son Of the man
who defeated them, marked the final
6cene of the nineteenth annual reun-
Ion of the United Confederate Veter-
ans yesterday afternoon. 1t took place
during the parade.
In the reviewing stand stood Gen
Frederick Dent Grant of the United
States army A cavalry division ap.
preached, and its commanding officer
old and grizzled, peered steadily at
Gen. Grant a moment.
ncome on, You Kids" Leader Cries
Then he turned in his saddle and
yelled:
"Come on, you kids, here's Genera
Grant come to life again in his son."
With one of the old time rebel yells
the division charged upon the stand
and jostled one another for the oppor
kMnity to shake the hand of the sor
&c their old time enemy.
From that moment every gray clat
veteran who could reach the stanc
rushed up TO shake hands with Gen
Grant
Tears Fill Generals Eyes.
The stocky army officers cold gra!
eyes filled with tears and his shoul
ders shook with emotion as he mur
mured
God bless you all, boys God bless
you"
Battle torn banners were grouped a
his feet and waved over his head il
salute. More than one veteran was il
tears as he saw the famous fedora
chieftain's son so touched by the stu
alton.
1t is doubtful if any other northern
man, even a president, ever received
such reception.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-12
TRAIN BLOWN FROM TRACK
Wind Topples over Texas Passenger
Reports of cloudbursts In
South

Fort Worth, Tex, June 11.-Accord-
ing to advices received here today by
the dispatcher's Office Of the Texas
and, Pacific railroad, cloudbursts oc-
CURED in sections west of Fort Worth
last night, killing at least one person
and injuring scores of others. 1t IS
reported that passenger train on the
Kansas City, Missouri and Orient was
blown from the rails in a terrific wind
storm near Knox City. All the wires
are down and little details could be
learned.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
CONWAY FORFEITS GAME.

The Conway high school football team forfeited the game to Morrllton Saturday by the score of to 0.
 On Conway's first down, Thornton, left end on Conway's team, slipped out and was to receive long forward pass, Quarterback Moore passed him and he made desperate dash after the ball. He let it fall out of his hands but recovered 1t immediately and ran 50 yards before he was downed The referee called him back and penalzed Conway l5 yards be- cause he failed to hold the ball. This, together with several other rank de- cisions, led to the forfeiture of the game.
 The Conway boys are anxious to play the same team again here before the season closes.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
A r. able.

Once on time there was man who kept secret for many, many n3onthS. He went to every one Of his friends anu told them of some thing great and worthy that he was %oing to do.
 Now" said he to each one, ''l wish YOU would tell every body you can TT and near that il may spread and 10 good" And then he went his way.
 Huh" said each one to himself, Ter the mans back was turned does he think l am going to be his .olth piece and tell everybody what sr is going to do? Am going to h- his press agent; guess not; I'll keep
 10 myself and he did; and as d
 alt there was nothing said about H- mans intentions until everything ,u5 done to his satisfaction.
 Moral Blow your own horn loud ECugh and the rest Of the band will .Csert you
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
GOOD WORK DONE BY WOMEN
Positions Occupied by the Gentler Sex in Banks Have Come to Be of
 Importance.

Tn addition to the stereotyped duties usually performed by men in bank many women have made new positions for themselves. some as managers Of womens departments. where they ex plain carefully and patiently the mys tories of banking to other women, to whose minds anything that pertains to finance seems quite as puzz!ing as the black arts.
 Such a woman, says the Boolkeep- CT. must know thoroughly every detail of banking, for her duties will cover a wide tield-from making out check for some old lady to explaining the uses Of a letter of credit to party of school teachers contemplating their first trip abroad.
 Other women have taken upon thems elves the work of making per sona canvass of the tenements for the savings of the poor thereby ae- complishing in addition to their duties very practical sort of charity in teaching those who most need such instruction something Of the difficult art of saving.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
WILL MEET BEN l.. GRIFFIN.

"I will be at Clarksvlle when Mr.
 Griffin is there to open his campaign, declared Secretary of State o. C. Lud- wig, candidate for congressman from the Fifth congressional district, yes terday That does not necessarily mean that I will discuss any issues with Mr Griffin" continued MT Lud- wig, because, in the first place, there are no issues between Democrats, at least, there shouldn't be- We all stand on the same platform Mir. Ludwig stated that he did not expect to make any speaking campaign with MT. Grif- fin or H. M. Jacoway of Dardanelle, also candidate for congressman, but said he would meet them whenever and wherever he desired.-Gazette.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
w. M. Harrell X Co.


Judge w. L. Moose of Morrilton spent yesterday with his family in this city.
 Damp, bad, rainy weather. Big, un- usually good show. Electric theater tonight.
 Miss Aline Bennett left this morn ing for her home at Benton after a visit to Miss Pearl Livingston in this city.
 Mr. and Mrs. H. s. Glenn left this morning for their home at Benton, after visit with relatives and friends in this city.
 The stewards of the Methodi st church of this city will meet tonight for the purpose of organizing for the years work.
 FOR SALE - We'll bred pointer pups, seven weeks old. If taken this week, the males go at $3 and the fe- males at $l50. C. J. Greene. d-1t*
 Wilson Bros. X Livingstons mill remnant" sale ended Saturday night This firm states the sale was the most successful in the history of their busi- ness
 Mukie Taylor, a former Conway boy, but now living at Agoga, Okla, visited old friends here yesterday leaving last night for a short stay at Little Rock.
 Mrs. J. R. Donnell is attending the state convention of the Eastern Star Order, which is in session at Little Rock. Mrs. Donnel holds the office of district deputy
 LOST-Brown box containing two ladies suits, one red and one green. Lost between Whitten's gin on river road and Conway. Reward for return to John Gregory, colored, on L. B. At kiesson's farm. Fdlt-wlt
 L. s. Dunaway returned last night to Hot Springs, where he is taking treatment for rheumatism. Mir Dun away has been seriously affected with this disease for the past two weeks, but was somewhat better yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

There was a lively scramble for bargains at the Drummer Hardware Co., Saturday afternoon. This firm ad- vertised a special sale of teapots at 10 cents each for one hour, and the stock was sold out within few min utes.
 The revival services at the Chris tian church will continue throughout the week. Rev. J. C. Dawson reports that good interest is being manifested in the meetings, although there have been no additions to the church as yet.
 Prosecuting Attorney G. w. Clark returned last night from Dewitt, where he has been attending court for the past two weeks He states that the docket was unusually large and more business was transacted by the court than he ever saw in a similar period of time. Seven prisoners were sent to the penitentiary and a large number convicted of misdemeanors, while the court also completed big civil docket
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

Personal


w. NJ. Harrell is in Little Rock to- day.
 J. F. Weinmann is in Little Rock today.
 J. A. Erwin went to Little Rock this morning.
 Phillip Yaeger is spending the day in Little Rock
 Mrs. M J. Maddox is the guest of Little Rock friends.
 Miss Lillian Anderson is visiting friends at Morrilton.
 Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Smith are spend ing the day in Little Rock Judge Sam Frauenthal spent yester- day at his home in this city John Akines of Little Rock spent yesterday with his wife in this city. Judge P. H. Prince is at Bigelow Perry county, today on legal business. FOR SALE-A sweet toned piano 1; an exceptional bargain. C. J. Greene.
 dlt-w1t& Mr. and Mrs. NJ. F.. Dunaway and daughter of Little Rock visited rela- tives and friends in this city yester- day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
REV. MCLAUGHLIN ILL.

On account of the illness of the pas tor Rev. A. NJ. MacLauchlin, services at the Presbyterian church yesterday morning were conducted by T. M Moore, Prof w. J. Sowder and Prof Ury Mckenzie. Dr. J E. Godbey preached to the congregation at night Rev. MacL Lauchlin's illness is not of a serious nature.
 SIX CHILDREN IN II MONTHS
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
Cruel Mothers.

If there's one thing makes me more indignant than another" she was say 'uE it is to see mother pinch her ,@! y in the street car before all tn" clple. I oes she think the child has .o self-'r- aect? Eve seen some chil- n beh. ie like little heroes un- -r such ;tiliction, l saw a boy of ,.e hold his breath instead of crying ,uL. turn and look big,eyed to see il were watching and stay perfectly
 Fl afterward though l could see the
 .,e where she pinched him on his it.,e wrist turn black and blue It .u.st have hurt him terribly, and still ie never Whimpered. It made me half sick to have to sit and see that vii hout saying anything"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
UNWILLING AT CEMETERY.

The Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle unveiled the monu ments of Mrs A. P. Dollahite and w. l.. Durham at Oak Grove cemetery yesterday afternoon at o'clock. J. w. Holt of this city made the only ad- dress, as Judge E. M Merriman of Little Rock could not be here. Miss Meredith Clark recited beautiful story of Woodcraft. The unveiling was largely attended.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
MeanneSs to Blind Man.

A man with dark glasses over bis Fts touched the conductor on the noulder as the car neared Euclid ave ute and East Fifty tiith street.
 Pardon me. the man said, but il . Nod're the conductor. want to ask .lvor. Pm blind. and 1 want you 10 lead me over to the curb when ,Ae car stops. If 4odll b. 70 good
 Not that l minded the little both T of doin' that tor him" remarked the 'ouductor when Ee go; back on his e~r. but 'tain't l.eat to let a blind .,-"n go around a'l alone like that at
 ght trying 10 h@d his way around Il the dark. .-Cleveland Pl.iu Dealer
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

Pine Bluff, Nov. 15.-President Taft negro and his wife living near Alt heimer who have become the happy parents of six children within the past II months. In addition to these they have two other children. The stork favored him with two sets of triplets
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
SEED PRICE DROPS.

After staying at $3l a ton for four days, the price of cotton seed tumbled to $27 today. One buyer stated, how ever, that only one load of seed had been sold at that price today, no one else bringing any to town
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
HENDERSON HERE SATURDAY.

Henderson College of Philadelphia, the strong team which held the Uni versity of Mississippi to tie game, will play the crack Hendrix College eleven here next Saturday. This game is looked forward to by local support CTS of football to be the best game played in Conway this year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

A meeting of the State Norma board has been called for Monday November P, for the purpose of de cidng what disposition shall be made of the $3,000 voted to Arkansas by the trustees of the Peabody fund. This money must be expended for agricul tural and horticultural instruction.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
RAIN STOPS WORK.

After working for three weeks and five days without the loss of an hour, the brickmasons on the new Baptist church are laying off today for the first time since the brick work was started. The walls are now up to the window stills all around and the sub floor has been laid
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

The taking of testimony in the rate until next Tuesday. This was brought about by peculiar bit of figuring in dulged in by the Cotton Belt. The counsel for the railroads were before Special Master P. c. Dooley in St. Louis yesterday when the Cotton Belt presented it's figures on earnings, value of railroad property and hun dreds of other matters of detail. It was discovered that the railroad had taken as basis for the value of the railroad the assessments fixed by the state tax commission this year. The counsel for the state promptly called the hand of the railroad and several days were allowed for a revision of the figures. The boosting of the valu- ation of the road would permit a de- crease of the earnings in proportion to the valuation. The same figures on the old valuation would make a much less earning per cent on the tax com mission figures, so the attorneys for the state pointed out that the litiga ton was brought with valuation much less, and if the earnings were high on this valuation, the railroads would have to eat crow, for it would disprove their whole defense to the suits. The railroads were then given time in which to make change in their valuation figures.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

"The Farmers Union has not been in such good condition for number of years as it is today" said George A. Cole, president of the Farmers Union last night and it is improving daily. There is not 9 day passing without number of the locals which dropped out, paying up and getting back into the fold. 1 think that by the end of the year the state will be thor oughly organized and the farmers will be adhering to the princi ples of the or ganization. Every one who dropped out of the organization and comes back now because we are moving so nicely and are so prosperous, eX- presses regret at ever leaving the union. Our members are holding a considerable portion of their cotton yet, but are selling it u conservative nanncr. 1n"y are selling it syste- matically, rntting forth a certain amount eVc:Y week, and in this way it will soon be off the market at a coed prize and the farmer will have rcaped the hrne fit
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
UNION COMMITTEE MEETS

TeXarkana, Nov. l5.-The execu- tive committee of the National Far mers' Union will hold session here this afternoon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15
STATE CAPITOL
 NEWS NOTES

Little Rock, Nov. 13.-There will be a meeting of the committee to sell cot ton seed today, of which Auditor lobe is the chairman, and it is probable that 300 tons of the state seed at least ~'ill be sold. Governor Donaghey yes .lrday stated he was in favor of sell ing the seed just as soon as it could be gotten away from the farm so there would be good market for it. He said the same thing for the balance Of the state cotton, of which there is about 100 bales on hand. Holding cotton is a mighty poor business, . said Governor Donaghey when dis cussing the cotton question yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

Every day brings several new con tractors to bid on the completion of the Arkansas state capitol, the con tract for which is to be let by the state capitol commission December l. Gov ernor Donaghey has received five re quests for copies of the plans, each ac- conpanied by the $1O0 required to insure the safe return of the plans. He has received only about one fifth of the requests, so there are large nlarher figuring and the state is hold ing considerable sum of the contrac- tors money which, will be refunded if the plans come back all right.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

The prop 'Ctor of every resort of il lcpute in Little Rock was before the grand jlry yesterday and most of ti.e ;,ftel neon was spent in putting questions to he women. 1t was sup posed they were before the inquisito- rial body for the purpose of asking questions regarding the sale of liquor in the resorts, but members of the grand jury deny this, stating the wo- the location of crime, and the after noon session was a profitable one.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

Old papers for sale at this office
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-11-15

Not the clumsy, heavy kind, but very trim and neat fitting, and q very sensible accessory to the rainy-day outfit.
The new era., 1909-07-08
Editorial.

Newspaper men as a rule have
but two things to sell-space and
subscriptions-and it would be just
as consistent to ask your grocer
for dozen oranges Just to fill up
as to ask the editor for dozen
lines in his paper just to boost your
business, with the idea that you are
doing a kindness in helping to fill
up" space. Try getting a free din
ner at the hotel just to make a
show of business for the house.
-Ex.
The new era., 1909-07-08
ruIips In the cornfieId.

There are more than 20 varieties Of
tulips to be found growing wild in the
country about Florence, the earliest Of
these. tall scarlet one with very
handsome flowers. being generally
found among the corn; later on there
is dainty. small. striped red and
white one and various lovely yellows,
in shades varying from pale lemon to
deep orange tint. with reflex petals
I'm Tuscan Garden" n
The new era., 1909-07-08
ProIonas Life Of Ties.

The tie-treating plant of the Mexi-
can Central railroad has reached an
output of $500 ties a day. making it
one of the largest concerns of its kind
in the world. The plant is the first
in the history of railway operation
to make success of the treatment Of
ties by the Ebano oil process. 1t is
expected that the treatment will pro
long the life of each tie from to II
years.
The new era., 1909-07-08
ro Prevert con..lo,s at Sea,

An arranFen ert Of a ships lights in
definite triangle on known plan is
urged as a safeguard against collision.
The lights would then show an OBJ
server on another ship the vessels
course, her distance from the OBJ
server, and her approximate speed.
The new era., 1909-07-08
Few Errors in Mail Service.

In the Sailway mail service in 1888
before it was brought into the elassi
fed service under the law. there was
one error in distribution Of mail mat
ter for every 300 pieces correctly
handled; In 1897, some years after
the new system became operative,
there were 1900 pieces accurately
sorted for every one that went astray
The new era., 1909-07-08
Lived with Broken Back.

Having survived for So years with
his spine broken but the spinal cord
intact, Joseph Alcock, who was well
known to summer visitors in his
donkey chaise on the Parade at Var
mouth, England, died recently at the
age of 72. The gaff of a wherry came
down with a run and broke his back
when he was 90.
The new era., 1909-07-08
Joke on the Jck-r.

Even a policeman can't arrest the
flight of time sad the funny man.
"Oh, I don't know" rejoined the mat
ter-of-fact person. *Only this morn
ing ! saw policeman enter a side
door and stop few minutes. IL
lutrated Bits.
The new era., 1909-07-08

Division of Life's Needs.

When kneading their dough the
MACEDONIAN housewives sign it with
he gn of the cross before dividing
It into loaves and later the same sign
is made with the knife before cutting
the individual loaf, while the crumbs
that fall from the good mans table
are religiously given to the ever-pres'
ent beggars at his gate, the hungry
little birds.
The new era., 1909-07-08
Heroic Remedy.

1t is the custom in certain parts of
Scotland among the women laborers
in the field when their backs begin
to ache from bending low while work
ing with shprt-handled hoes, to lie
down, their faces upon the ground
and allow others to step upon the
lower part of the backs with one foot
several times. This operation is
known as Strengthening the back"
The new era., 1909-07-08
First Start of Immense Business.

Life insurance is common in all
great cities. but did you know that
the business was established in this
city? A tablet on building in Wall
street. facing Hanover square, con
tains the information that in 1S43
Morris Robinson. Canadian, started
the business in the United States in a
building the site of which is marked
by the tablet-New York Times.
The new era., 1909-07-08
"RIlnd Tiaers' Even in China.

For retailing intoxicating liquors
without a license at 3S9 Chapoo road
on the 10Th instant, F. Zife:b.rg was
fined ten francs at the French con-
sular court yesterday. He was also
ordered to take out license or close
his establishment at once.-Shanghai
Times.
The new era., 1909-07-08
Was Her Name Molly7

A Virginia girls RIB was broken by
the parting embrace of her sweet
heart, She has the consolation o.
knowing that he is not moiy-codd e;
but at the same time he Is not quite a
benevolent be,.r in the matter of hug
ging.-Philadelphia Press.
The new era., 1909-07-08
cathedrajs of Uoanda,

There are three eathedrals at Men
go. Uganda. all On neishboring hills.
The Mengo cathedral of st. Paul,
Church of England, has eongrega-
tion of 5000. The other cathedrals
are Roman Catholic, one English. the
other German, both large buildings.
The new era., 1909-07-08
An Inference.

This earth is growing better every
day." said the optimist Don't bother
me- answered Mr.: Sirius Barker. Il
am figuring on buying some real es-
tate" ''Fhen you don't agree with
me?" 81 don't know. 1t ougl,, to be
growing better. 1t is certainly grow
ing more expensive"
The new era., 1909-07-08
The End of seif-Government.

l say the mission of government
henceforth in civilized lands is not re-
preston alone and not authority
alone, not even of law. nor the rule of
the best men-but to train communi-
ties through all their grades. begin
ming with individuals and ending there
again, to rule themselves.-Walt
Whitman.