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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
CONGRESS HEARS EULoGY OF
HEROIC WIRELESS OPERATOR

Washington, D. c., Jan 25-
Pausing for moment in it's Iegis-
lative activities, the house today
listened to a eulogy Of John r.
Binns, the Marconi operator aboard
the transatlantic liner Republic,
who remained at his post until the
ship went down, following the col
lision Saturday with the Florida.
Mr.. Boutelle of Illinois was given
unanimous consent to address the
house "on a matter Of public in
terest," after referring to the col
lision Boutelle and loud applause
said that throughout the whole
critical period there was one sill
ent actor in the tragedy whose
name should be immortalized. He
specially mentioned Binn's name
and eulogized him as a hero.
The Heroic Act of Binns.
New York, Jan. 25.-"I'm on the
job. Ship sinking, but will stick
to end"
Wireless Operator ]. r. Binns Of
Republic to Wireless Operator ].
B. Bour of La Lorraine.
Keep cool, old man; keep cour-
age. Well get you out of that fix
in a moment. Nearly blowing our
boilers off. Doing twenty-five
knots"
Bour of La Lorraine to Binns of
the Republic.
How Wireless Operator Binns
saved the seven hundred and sixty
one lives aboard the White Star
liner Republic after her collision
with the Florida was first told last
night by J. B. Bour, chief Marconi
wireless operator aboard the
French liner La Lorraine, which
docked at 2 p. m. yesterday. iThe
unofficial messages flashed across
the void by the heroic Binns and
his friend Bour are part and par
eel Of the unwritten romance of
wireless telegraphy.
To his coolness and devotion to
duty, it is now learned, was due
the prompt assistance accorded
the stricken passenger steamer by
sister liners.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
A BLOW FOR DR.. WILEY
Referees Board overruIes Head Of
Poison Squad, Holding Benzoate
Harmless.

Washington, d. c. Jan. 25.--Dr.
Harvey w. Wiley, chief of the bu-
reau Of chemistry of the department Of
agriculture has been struck hard
blow by the referee board of consult
ing scientific experts appointed by
President Roosevelt. This board has
handed down decision to the effect
that the use of benzoate of soda in
small quantities for preserving food
substances is not hurtful to health.
Manufacturers Of food products who
have been warning against Dr. Wiley
for years, are retoiced at the decision,
as it is in direct contradiction with the
findings Of DR.. Wiley through his
Poison Squad" experiments. Incident
allv this finding Of the board tends to
Justify the position of Secretary Will
son. who was not in accord with Dr.
Wiley on the benZoate of soda mat
ters and favored the appointment of
referee board which Is headed by
DR. Ira Remsen, president of John
Hopkins university and comprises 9TH
er distinguished scientists.
Benzoate Of soda is used largely in
preserving catsups and continental
preparations, sauces, canned foods and
the like. The interest affected by the
decision are worth many millions OF
dollars.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
| PASSENGERSOF STEAMERS
THAT CRASHED At SEA LANDED
BY LINER CALLED BY WIRELESS
THRILLING STORY OF THE
SINKING OF THE REPUBLIC

Woods Hole, Mass, Jan. 25.-
Following is the story of the
sinking of the Republic, as told
by Lieutenant Scott, executive Of
flcer of the revenue cutter
Gresham:
The Gresham found the Repub-
lie at 10 a. M, Sunday. The pas
sengers and all but two officers
and the deck crew had been trans
ferred to the Baltic. Captain Seal
by and the second officer of the
Republic, with thirty-five men in
the boats, We're lying alongside Of
the Republic, which had a big list
TO starboard and was down some
what by the stern. Shortly before
noon the captain and crew of the
Republic climbed back on board
and the Gresham sent line on
board the Republic. At the same
time a British passenger steamer
standing by, sent two lines aboard
to assist in steering the Republic.
The little fleet started up, but
the Republic proved very unman-
ageable and could not be steered,
as northeast wind continually
swung her around. At 5 o'clock
the derelict destroyer Seneca ar
rived and took the line ahead Of
the Gresham. At this time very lit
tie progress was being made, and
1t was reported from the Republic
that she was taking water fast.
At o'clock last night the en-
tire crew of the Republic was or
dered by Captain Sealby to aban-
don the ship, and getting into
their lifeboats they easily over
took the Gresham.
The men said they could not
persuade Captain Sealby to leave
his vessel and the second officer
refused to leave the side Of his
commander.
At o'clock the bow Of the Re
public was Illuminated by the
TisSss OF tl1eiseGrcsl light and was.
seen to be rising fast. Five min
utes laterA two pistol shots were
heard and two blue lights burn
ed. At $40 the Republics bow
shot high in the air and she sank
in 38 fathoms Of water in a posi-
tion fifteen miles west southwest
of Nantucket south shoals lights.
A line was dropped from the side
of the Gresham and a crew I'M
der command Of Gunner Carl
Johnson started off. The boat re-
turned in three quarters of an
hour with both the captain and
the second officer on board. They
had been picked up clinging to
some wreckage. Neither had on
life preservers.
The Republic was struck on the
port side, little more than two
thirds the way aft. A large hole
was torn in her side, which was
clearly visible.
Captain sealby stated that on
the deck Of the Republic when
she went down rested two caskets
containing the bodies of those
passengers who had been killed in
the collision.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
TAFT PARTY
BEGINS TRIP
TO |STHMUS
CRUISER NORTH CAROLINA is
BOARDED AT CHARLESTON
WITH EMINENT ENGINEERS
ALONG TO AID TAFT.

Charleston. S. c., Jan. 25.-Presi-
dent-Elect and Mrs. Taft and party,
including a small staff of distinguish
ed civil engineers selected to inspect
with the president-elect the Isthmian
canal, sailed for Panama today.
The trip began at $50 this morning,
when Mr.. and Mrs. Taft boarded the
cruiser North Carolina, in Charleston
harbor. The trip will end at New Or
leans Feb. Is.
At South Pass, 100 miles below New
Orleans, Mr.. Taft's party will be trans
ferred to the scout cruisers Birming-
ham and Salem for the trip up the
mouth of the Mississippi river.
This arrangement has been made
that the North Carolina and Montana
may escort the Atlantic battleship
fleet into port on its world cruise re.
turn.
Takes Eminent Engineers Along.
Mr.. Taft's immediate party, which
sailed on the North Carolina includes
besides himself and Mrs. Taft, AS.
sistant Secretary Wendall Mischler
L. G. Wheeler, secret service oper
ative, and the following eminent civil
engineers: Frederick p. Stearns, Bos
ton; John R. Freeman, Providence, r
l.; James Schuyler, Los Angeles, Cal
Isham Randolph, Chicago; Henry R
Allen, Chicago; A. P. Davis, Washing
ton, D. c.; Allen Hazen, New York
and Monico Lopez, Mr.. Taft's Filipino
valet.
The passenger list of the Montana
includes eight newspaper correspon
dents and Richard Jarvis of the secret
service.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26

of Frank a. Nimocks will be received,
but the exact date of his taking
charge of the Office will not be made
known until considerable preliminary
arrangements have been completed.
Postmaster F. w. Wilson Will be
checked out, and the records of the
office will be audited as is the custom
with the post Office department. G. G.
Keyhoe, who Mr.. Nimocks has elect
ed as his deputy, will take the oath of
office at the same time as his superior
officer. The departure of Mr. Keyhoe
from the staff of letter carriers will
necessitate the appointment of one OF
the sub carriers to a regular place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
STORM STILL RAGING
Only Meaere Reports Received About
Colorado FIurry-TeIephone and
Telegraph Out of Commission

Denver, Jan. 25. - But meager re-
ports have been received concerning
the storm which has been raging in
the southern and western parts Of the
state for four days. The telephone and
telegraph wires are out of commits
sion and many towns are cut off en-
tirely fro mthe outside. 1t will be i'm
possible to determine the number Of
lives lost, for some days Searching
parties will be organized as soon as
the weather permits. The trains are
from IL hours to three days late and
traffic is at standstill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
MINERS CLOSE
NOMINATIONS
SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTION ON FEB. % COM
PLETED AT osKALoosA.

Oskaloosa, Jan. DETERMINATIONS
closed Saturday at state headquarters
for the officers to be voted on by dis
trict No. 13, United Mine Workers OF
America, at the annual election to be
held on Washingtons birthday, Feb.
%. John P. White, vice president Of
the national organization for the year
1908, has been nominated for the Office
of president of the district. w. w.
White, the president of the Iowa min
ers during the year 1908, announced
some days ago that he would not be q
candidate for reelection to the place.
Jacob Ritter, the present vice presl-
dent, Is candidate with Mr.. White
for the presidency as are also P. B.
Jenkins of Hickory and James Lewis
Of Shawville.
Seven candidates have been named
for the vice presidency, as follows:
Frank Rice of Hynes; William Baxter
of Beacon, A. B. McGary of Madrid,
Alex. Barbour of Everist, J. D. Sneddon
of Shawville, j. R. brennan of Coal
vile and Frank Youngberg of Evans.
Secretary-Treasu Edwin Perry
who has served the Iowa miners
through an extended term of faithful
service, was not a candidate for re-elec.
ton this year, being on the national
ticket. Thirteen candidates for the
Office of secretary-treasurer were de
veloped as follows: H. G. Street OF
Mystic, Harry Baker of Centerville
Frank Cameron of Hiteman, John Arb
tin of Des Moines Andrew Denholm OF
Colfax, Martin Wood of Ottumwa, So
Meek of Beacon, David Savage Of En-
terprise, Joseph Allison of Brazil, Dan
iel Rhodes of Hickory, James S. Dy
son of Bussey, William Harvey d
Shawville and J. A. McCalley of Avery
No less than fourteen candidates
have been placed in nomination fol
Office to auditor H. B. Jaques of Gin
cinnati, T. w. Eisberry Of Fraser, G. E
Jones of Boone, J. W. Hawkins of En-
terprise, G. w. White Of Enterprise
Henry Barbour Of Sewers, Zeb Harri;
of Seymour, John Sullivan Of Ankeny
| j. w. Town of Valley Junction, Rich
ard Good of Centerville, Robert He'll
man of Gladstone, J. E. Drollinger o
| Des Moines, Frank McKeon Of DEF
Moines and Samuel Ryals Of Dean.
Nine candidates have been mention
ed for the important Office Of nationa
board members: w H. Rodgers of o.
tumwa, c. A. Money of Hickory, VIII
lam Douglas of Shawville, John Pric.
Of Foster, H. H. Davis Of Rutledge
Lovel Talmage of Pekay, j. D. Fishe
of Avery, J F. Jones of Cincinnati, /
Kaldenberk of Pella. In addition Il
these officers each subdistrict of tn
state will elect one member Of tn
state board
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
WOMAN ENGINEER OF TRAIN.
Wife of Georgia Midland Manager
Holds Throttle During Fast
Sixty Mile Run.

Gainesville, Ca, Jan. 25.-Mrs. E. l..
Dougless, wife of the general mana
ger of the Georgia Midland railroad
Saturday night handled the throttle uf
the locomotive that drew train from
Athens to this place She made the
sixty miles in eighty minutes, includ-
ing stops. AT times she sent the train
along at more than mile a minute.
When she left the locomotive she was
grinly with coal dust.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
CHARITY WORKERS
AT WASHINGTON
RESPOND TO PRESIDENTS INvI
TATloN AND TALK ON
NEEDS OF CHILDREN.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 25. Prom
inent charity workers and others from
all over the country gathered here TO-
day in response to an invitation from
President Roosevelt for a two days
conference on the dependent children
Of the United States. The preliminary
feature of the opening conference will
be reception this afternoon tender
ed by the president at the White
house to those who have been invited
by him to enlist their services in tine
cause.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
Birmingham Physician III

Stockport, Jan. 25-(SpeciaD-
Word came this morning that the
death of DR.. Pitt Norris of Birming-
ham was looked for any time. DR..
Norris vii lbe sadly missed in this
community where he has practiced for
q long time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
2o1sT PROPOSAL is SUCCESS.
Aged AIabaman Marries Seventeen
Year Old Girl After Two Hundred
Others Had Refused Him,

Bremen, Ca, Jan 25.-After having
proposed to 200 Alabama girls, w. j.
Hunter Of Brompton, ST. Clair county,
Alabama, was accepted by the 201st.
The marriage occurred here Saturday
night.
Hunter has been looking for a wife
for number of months, but owing to
his age had found it hard to find one
The maidens approached by him balk.
ed at his white whiskers and sixty-five
winters.
His 201st attempt was when he pro
posed to Miss Emma Armstrong, II
years old.
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Wife III; Man Commits Suicide.

Marshalltown, Jan. %. Especially
Frank Marks, aged "A years, drank
carbolic acid late last night and died
shortly afterwards. ITTf beeaise des,
pondent because he believed his wife
would not live long, owing to tubercu-
losis.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
Pass Hat For Court House Clock.

Sigourney, Jan. 25.-Keokuk county
people are now engaged In the effort
to raise $1,000 with which to buy a
clock to put in the tower of the new
court house to be built in Sigourney
Immediately. The supervisors there,
as in Polk county, decided to put a
tower or cupola on the court house, but
refused to expand the $1,000 necessary
to equip it with4a clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
President Sends Name off. Il. Nimocks
For Ottumwa Post Office to the Senate
Washington Bureau of
The Ottumwa Courier


Washington, D. c. Jan. 25
President Roosevelt on recommen-
dation of Congressman-Elect N. E.
Kendall and backed by Senators Dol
liver and Cummins, has sent the name
of Frank A. Nimocks to the senate as
postmaster at Ottumwa. The commits
sion will be issued when the appoint
ment is confirmedSby the senate
C. Wellievr.
1t will only be question of few
days after the confirmation by the sen
ate until the authorized appointment
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26

Washington, D. c., Jan. 25
Secretary Root has rendered to
"A the president his resignation ef
fective upon the qualification of
his successor, Robert Bacon,
whose nomination, along with
that of John Callan O'Loughlin to
be assistant secretary of state
in place of Bacon, went to the SEN
ate today.
Washington, jan 25-An agreement
mas been reached between Secretary
Root and representatives of the Brit
lsh, Canadian and New Foundland gov
ernments on the New Foundland fisa-
cries question to be submitted to the
Hague court for arbitration.
The treaty has to be sent to the
senate for ratification. So soon as 1t
Is signed Root will resign his cabinet
position, having been elected senator
from New. = ork. Extreme satisfaction
is expressed at the conclusion of ne
gotiations, as the fisheries dispute has
been the subject of diplomatic action
and treaties for many years.
# Pension Building for Ball.
rhe fight over the use Of the PEN
sion building for the inaugural ball
was renewed in the house today Sims
Of Tennessee led the opposition. The
supporters of the proposition, how
ever, were too numerous and the nee
essary authority was granted. Many
Democrats voted with the Republi-
cans, while handful of the latter al
ligned themselves with the PROPOSE
tion.
Alton Must Pay Fine.
The petition Of the Alton railroad
for rehearing in the case in which
the company and two Of its officers
was subjected to fine of 100000 for
granting rebates to Kansas City pack
ers was today denied by the supreme
court.
Chinamen Denied Trial.
The supreme court today decided
that Cinnamon whose deportation from
the United States has been ordered is
not entitled to jury trial under the
favored nation clause Of the treaty
between the United States and China.
Libel Case Drags.
The federal grand jury investigat-
ing the alleged libels of the New York
World and Indianapolis News in con
nection with the purchase of the Pan
anna canal, adjourned at noon today
until tomorrow. Contrary to expecta.
tions no witnesses were heard today
the session being occupied by the
reading to the jury of the statements
which appeared in the New York and
Indianapolis papers and upon which
the alleged libels were based. The
grand jury is not expected to make q
return in the case until early next
month.
John Hammond Only Witness.
New York, Jan 25.-With number
of its members absent because rela
tives were passengers on board the
wrecked steamer Republic, the federal
Z grand jury which is taking testimony
here in connection with the alleged
libelous publications in the New York
World regarding the Panama .canaI
purchase was late in resuming it's ses
sions today. John Hammond, reporter
for the world was the only witness ex
amined when the jury adjourned unit
tomorrow.
Appropriation Bill Passes.
The urgent deficiency bill passed
by the senate today. The appropriat
ing of half million dollars for the
elimination Of the foot and mouth dis
ease In cattle, was stricken out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
Alfred Harding Bishop OF Washington

Washington, Jan. 25.-Rev. DR.. AL
fred Harding today was consecrated as
bishop of the Episcopal diocese of
Washington at the Trinity Episcopal
church to succeed the late Bishop
Henry V. Satterlee. 81
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Seventh Juror for Cooper Trial.

Nashville, Jan 25.-The seventh
juror was secured today in the trial
of the Coopers and Sharpe for the mur-
der of ex-senator Carmack.
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~ 3 "@* ~
THE WEATHER.

Iowa anas Wisconsin Fair tonight
and Tuesday; warmer Tuesday.
Illinois Fair, except showers In
the extreme south tonight and Tues
day; fair.
Local Weather.
Nine o'clock last evening. 40
Seven o'clock this morning. .32
Two o'clock this afternoon. 40
Sunrise, 7:10; Sunset. ass; moon
set 9:3S p. 10.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26

Ackley, Jan. 25.-In William Winter,
20 years of age, arrested at his home
near Titonka, Kossuth county, the Off.
GERS believe they have the man vino
murdered Linn Trimble In his restau.
rant at Union week ago last night.
Winter is reported to have confess.
ed attempting to rob the postoffice at
Titonka and shooting and seriously
wounding Ben Brighton, who caught
him at it, but he has not confessed tc
the Union crime. Sheriff Walsh went
to Titonka for him and is on his way
to Eldora now.
Mrs Knobloch, an aunt of young
Winter, was unconsciously the cause
Of his arrest. She identified the cordu
roy coat found near Eldora and sup
posed to have been discarded by the
murderer, as one belonging to her
nephew. She also identified pair OF
mittens found in the pockets Of the
coat.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
MAY HAVE MURDERER
William Winters Arrested on Charge
Of Staying Union, Iowa,
Resident,

Des Moines, Jan. 25.-Will Win
ters who killed Linn Trimble at
Union and was captured at
Titonl1a, Kessuth county, and tax
en- to Eldora has confessed to the
sheriff.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
John Hammond only Witness.
Appropriation Bill Passes.

The urgent deficiency bill passed
by the senate today. The appropriat-
ing of half a million dollars for the
elimination Of the foot and mouth dis
ease in cattle, was stricken out.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-26
ALTON PETITION IN
FINE CASE REFUSED
sUPDEME COURT DENIES APPEAL
IN 100000 REBATE PROCEED
INGs; NO WITNESSES IN LIBEL
HEARING.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 25. =
Secretary Root has rendered to
the president his resignation eff
fective upon the qualification of
his successor, Robert Bacon,
whose nomination, along with
that of John Callan OLoughlin to
be assistant secretary of state
in place of Bacon, went to the SEN
ate today.
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Continued on page y.
Evening star., 1909-05-02

had while doing duty as copper in
Washington"
:: \:
In addition to keeping the traffic OPEN
the crossing man must be escort to all
the ladies who want to cross. first aid to
the injured and general utility man to
strangers. etc. Ambulance calls frequent
ly cause the wagon to come dashing up
18th street. and it is then that Putnam
gets busy holding back the crowds and
making clear passage for the wagon
Strange to say, not in all his experience
has there been a serious accident on the
corner
Tobias Talbert. crossing policeman at
the corner of 14th and New York avenue,
came to this city number of years ago
from Chicago. Ill. For the last ten years
the officer has been doing efficient duty
at the corner.
One night about II so the officers atten-
ton was directed to building near his
post by loud cries for help. On the second
floor he saw two men engaged in a deadly
encounter. one of them f1oIrishinS a knife
and just about to stab the other. Talbert
jumped up the steps two at a time. but
too late to stop the murderous blow. re
jumped beween the two. avoiding a thrust
of the weapon. The knife glanced off the
buckle on his belt. One of the men was
carried to the Emergency Hospital and
the other was placed under arrest.
Aubrey NJ. Green who has been doing
duty a. 9th and + streets for the past
sar. comes from Montgomery county.
Evening star., 1909-05-02

the deeds Of the sharp shooting. broncho-
busting, fearless men of the plains.
x*
SO widely has the cowboy been scat
tered by changed conditions, that, like
Othcllo, he could truthfully say that
his occupation is gone. Not more than
few hundred cowboys could by any
possibility have been brought to Sey-
mour, and as this would have been as
far short of true reunion as swallow
is from composing a summer, 1T was re-
luctantly decided to have no conclave.
and this means likely that the old pic
turesque institution has passed for all
time
Yet it has not been so long since that
a reunion was held that was remark
able success.
Seymour, now the center of cultivated
and agricultural section. was dozen
years ago given over to grazing In
1897 it was the scene oe the largest
gathering of cowboys ever seen in this
country.
The men from ranches in Texas. In
dian Territory and Oklahoma rode 10
the gathering. and more than 10000
COWBOYS and 500 Indians rallied to the
camp. and pitched their tents in Scy-
mour.
The influx Of the settlers to the Pan
handle and the ranch territory or west
ern Texas had at that time just begun.
and the advance Of the farmer, who was
destined to take the soil from the cat
tie erazer. was yet in the future.
One man bore the assignment OF keep