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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-18
Big Firm Goes
Into Bankruptcy

Lyon Brothers of Chicago, the larg-
est general merchandise wholesale
house in Chicago, went into bankrupt.
cy short time ago and we secured a
flne lot Of bargains from them which
we now offer to Ottumwa people at
less than other merchants can buy
them for in regular way.
Mems $1,000 fine overcoats. up-to-
GAZE, stylish, choice patterns, for
$11.50.
Mems elegant latest style overcoats,
military, automobile and regular col
lars, worth $4,000, for $1,000.
Mems latest style all lengths over
coats, worth $14.0O, for $3.50.
Boys overcoats worth Sc for s2.S5.
Boys overcoats worth 81 for 1915.
A splendid line Of young mems
overcoats for $3.50.
Mems flannel shirts at less than
wholesale prices
These bargains will melt away
within week. First come, first sery-
ed. Mems $500 suits for $1,000.
Mems $1,000 suits for s11.50-while
they last.
We have some clothing as fine as
any other store. Splendid wear-well
suits, stylish make up, latest patterns,
for $3.50, at the Market Street Bargain
Store.
Boys suits, long pants, for $3.50,
$3.50, $3.50 and $3.50, all worth double
the price.
First door south Of ottumwa Ma
tional Bank.
Fur Overcoats.
Our fur overcoats are going fast,
and will not last over ten days.
Mems Cub Bear fur coats, worth
s1s-only 1880 Only three left.
Mems best cordovan, sold else
where for 1874 and s35, for $22.50-only
two left.
First quality galloway, worth SGT,
for s2O.5o- only FIVE left.
Call early so MS not to be disap-
pointed by being told that we are sold
out. These are the best bargains
that will be offered this winter.
The Market Street Bargain Store
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COURSE is NOT
DECIDED UPON
COUNTY ATTORNEY SURPRISED
AT ACTION BY SUPREME
COURT IN CASE.

II am at loss to understand on
what grounds the supreme court re
versed the decision of the district
court in the Kitterman case yester-
day. said County Attorney Seneca
Cornell this morning. Il will not know
just what course l shall pursue In the
matter until / receive copy of the
ruling from the supreme court. Ihave
written for the ruling and expect to
receive it within few days"
George W. Kitterman, who figures
as the plaintiff in the much tried case,
would make no statement further than
to say that his attorney, Chester w.
Whitmore, was out of the city and un-
til he consulted him would remain
silent as to his course.
The history of the case is one with
which most people of the county are
more or less familiar and grew ont
of the deposing Of Kitterman as jani-
tor of the court house. Kitterman
sought the aid Of the old soldier prefer
ence law and number of actions in
court ensued. The first action was
begun in 1907 during the spring term.
Losing in this action, Kitterman took
the case to the supreme court on a
demurrer which was decided by the
higher tribunal February Is, 1908, and
came up again during March in the
lower court, and was heard by Judge
C. w. Vermilion the following May or
June. Losing the case a second time
in the district court the matter went
to the supreme court again shortly
after with the result as announced yes
terday in the dispatches.
Attorney G. w. Whitmore, who has
had charge Of the case for Kitterman,
is attending court in Abba and will
not return before tomorrow when he
and his client, Kitterman will plan
the action to be taken further in the
case.
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PIERCE and WARE
AT END OF CASE
ATTORNEYS BEGIN ARGUMENT
THIS AFTERNooN-MANY
PETITIONS FILED.

The Pierce Ware case that has been
in the district court for the past few
days, will probably be finished this
afternoon. Both sides rested this morn
ing and this afternoon Judge Tisdale
is addressing the court on the merits
of the case.
Anna M, asks separation from the
matrimonial bonds that make her the
wife of George Mabin. She asks the
right to marry upon the signing of the
decree. Jessie fisher wants a divorce
from Perd fisher and also asks ali
mony both temporary and permanent
in the form Of $50 monthly and $500
for the cost of the case. Mrs. r. L..
Hatfield pleads with the court in pc
tition filed today for the separation
from her husband Albert Hatfield.
Adultery and cruel treatment are some
of the reasons given for the divorce.
She also asks the right to use her
maiden name of R. L. Cross.
Alleging that the station agent for
the c. r. I. & P. railway Co.. at Union
vile, Iowa would not permit herself
and children to enter the station dur
ing storm when the had arrived at
the station 45 minutes before the leav
ing of a train, which they were to
board. and because he spoke Ill and
unkindly, threatening to throw her
out of the depot if she talked back to
him, Mrs. Sarah Fletcher asks dam
ages to the extent Of $685..
A nromissory note for s54 is respon-
sible for a petition being filed today
by the William Galloway Co.. against
A. j. Mohler.
Judge F. w. Eichelbereer yesterday
afternoon upon request of the plaintiff,
set aside the substitution made some
time ago Of +. B. Cresswell in the
place of w. B. Bonnif1eld in the Nc
Nafr casa
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

From thursdays Daily.
;. Neasham sells the best watches.
Post card albums at sargents Zoe
to- s1.50.
Mesdanes Frank Kussart, and
George Strange Of Eddyville were
Christmas shoppers in the city yes
terday.
Miss Esther B. MaoGugin of the
Keokuk County News of Sigourney,
was in the city yesterday on business.
Mrs. Peary Harden of Batavia, was
shopping in Ottumwa yesterday.
A. @. Lithholm Of Bloomfield, was in
the city last evening on business.
mr.. and MRS W. & Mefford of Far
son, returned home last evening.
Christmas stationery 25c to $1,000
box. sargent's.
Mrs. T. A. OFT and son Theodore,
and Miss Blanche Green of Eddyville,
were shoppers in the city yesterday.
Mrs. @. d. Ovepturf and Mrs. Ray
Baker Of Moulton, were shopping in
the city today.
Kodaks and Cameras $i.0o to $780,
SaFgeuf's.
Miss Lufie Simmons of Selma was
shopping In Ottlmwa yesterday.
Miss Pattie Percival Of Bonaparte,
who has been visiting Miss Hazel
Middleton, 2o9 West Sixth street, re-
turned to her home this morning.
Leather collar and cuff boxes. Sargent
Mrs. vessie HinAle of Bloomfield
passed through the city yesterday en-
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Wholesale and Retail
Grocers, Butchers and
Bakers
21o aud 21S
East M ain Street.
213 and 215
Cofnf nercia1 Street.

3-lb can Tomatoes, doz. .........9 CSC
BIB can Sauerkraut, doz. -. $50
3-tb can Hominy, doz... soc
BIB can Baked Beans, doz. .s1.O0
BIB can Beets, doz. .S1.0O
BIB can Pumpkin, doz .......... CSC
BIB can Table Pears, doz. $1.00
BIB can Table Plums, doz. 81 90
2lafb can Calf. Peaches, doz. 81 65
21a-1b can Calf. Apricots, doz. .s1.65
21a-1b can Calf. Plums, doz. 81 .65
21z-fb can Eastern Pears. .s1.65
4 Pounds New Seedless
Holland Herring, key Use
Iceland Herring, bucket .......s1.O0
Cheese, lb. zoe
Brick Cheese, lb. .............. zoe
Smoked Hams, b.. .15c
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route to Douds-Leando, where she
will visit until after the holidays.
Mrs. James Reardon of Eldon was
in the city today shopping.
Miss Eula Nelson of Linby, was
shopping in the city yesterday.
Gillette safety razors $500 at
Sargent's.
MIR. and Mrs. T. Harden of He'd
rick, were shopping in Ottumwa yes
terday.
Mrs. Cena White of Pennington
shopped in the city yesterday en- route
to her home after short visit in Knox
vile.
Miss Gretna Crane of Highland Cen
ter was shopper yesterday in the
city.
R. A. Sowash of Washington was a
business visitor yesterday in Ottum-
wa.
Mrs. S. P. Chiles of Fairfield shop
ped in the city yesterday, en- route to
North English, where she will make a
visit with friends.
Mrs. j. P. Wyckoff of Highland Cen
Auto-strop safety razors $500 at
Sargent's.
Mrs. w. Murphy of Charlton was a
shopper in Ottumwa yesterday
Mrs M r. Menear OF Eldon was
shopping in Ottumwa yesterday.
Gem safety razors $1O0 and $3.50.
Sargent's.
Mrs. Richard Morrow and Mrs.
Thomas Morrow of Douds-Leando
were in the city yesterday Christmas
shopping.
Mrs. Amos Dahlgren and daughter,
Miss Leona. Of Selma, returned to
their home last evening after doing
their Christmas shopping.
Shaving sets s1.25, $3.50, $500, $500
and $3.50. Sargent's
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dickins, Of
Farson, visited in Ottumwa yesterday
with their daughters Misses Letha
and Blanche who attend school here
Mrs. G. w. Locke Of Hedrick, ac-
companied by Mrs. Frank Locke Of
Pennington, who are visiting Mrs.
Locke Of Hedrick, were In the city
last evening.
C. l.. Priest and mother Mrs. D. G.
Priest of Sigourney, have returned
home
J. w. Carson of Pennington, who
has been in Fairfield attending the
M. E. Missionary convention, passed
through the city today enroute to keo-
kuk on business.
Everybody is talking Shoes and
Slippers for Christmas it worth
while for us to say that we have them
and always for less? Church Shoe Co.
Mrs M w. Gray OF Drakeville pass
ed through the city this morning, on
route to Des Moines. where she will
spend the holidays.
Mrs. R. Fl. ShultS of Hedrick was in
the city last evening.
Mrs c.. W. Daniels Of Hedrick has
returned home.
Mrs. ]. c. HolaWay of Hedrick, who
has been visiting her brother B. A.
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cH!LLlcoTHE.

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othe-Preparations are being
made for a Christmas tree and pro-
gram at the M. E. church Christmas
night.
H e. Jenkins has returned from his
trip through the west.
Will Pryce and mother have moved
to Belknap where the former will work
on farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Napier are the
parents of son born Dec. IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Padgett were
over Sunday visitors at the ]. w.
Dunning home.
Mrs Will Venator of Hines visited
at the homes of Dan Venator and Mrs.
Maggie Cottrell Sunday and Monday.
Mrs Newt Johnson who has been
visiting friends and relatives at
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AGENCY COUPLE Welded
Nellie z. cremer and Frank Humphrey
Were Married Last Night

Ny INV VI CUIt'
Agency, Dec, 16.-Miss Nellie r.
Cremer and Frank Humphrey were
united in marriage last evening by
Rev. o. G. circuit, pastor Of the NJ E.
church at the home Of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Brutus Cremer, one
and one-half miles southeast Of the
city. The ceremony was performed at
Z o'clock and was witnessed by only
few relatives and friends of the con-
tracing parties. Following the GER
emory, a lap luncheon was served.
The couple will make their home in
Agency this winter. The groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alpheus
Humphrey, and is employed on the
Burlington road on constructions
work.
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roads depot at Udell was the subject
of complaint filed before the state
railway commission yesterday. 1t is.
claimed that the waiting room is SMALL
that there is bit one seat in it an5(
this is nailed to t-> wall fifteen fed
from the stove, which seldom contain|
fire enough to heat the station. Train
stop but on signal it is set forth AMI
passengers must do the signaling ii
whatever manner possible.
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Tri- Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give thu name o.
the Postoffioe to which the paper mas
been sent ~ well as the Postotflce
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Christianburg the past two weeks has
returned home.
DR.. D. T. Rambo is on the sick list
this week
The preaching services at this place
will be at II a. m. next Sunday morn
ing.
UdeII Objects to Wabash Depot.
Des MoineS, Dec. 1.-THE alleged
poor condition Of the Wabash rail-
The Irish standard., 1909-01-30
p. J. kIERAN ARRESTED.
Taken as Fugitive But Released on
Pittsburg Advices.

New York, Jan. 2S.-Patrick ].
Kieran, vice-president of the Fidelity
Funding Company, whose affairs are
in the hands of receivers, was arrest
ed at his home here late yesterday on
the ground that he was a fugitive
from justice and that he was wanted
in Pittsburg. where charges of grand
larceny had been lodged against him.
Kieran was taken to police head
quarters, but had been locked up only
a few hours when word came from
Superintendent of Police McQuade Of
Pittsburg stating that Kieran had
given bonds there and requesting that
he be released. This was done, but
before Kieran left headquarters he
was served with an order to appear in
the supreme court on January 20 to be
examined regarding the affairs of the
Fidelity Funding Company.
The Irish standard., 1909-01-30

o'clock by the informing Of a chorus
from the tower of tho castle. by A
corps of trumpeters At eight o'clock
the castle guard. headed by military
band, marched the length of Inter
den Linden, to the Rrandenburg Gate
and back. The streets were lined by
crowds of people and a large assem-
blage. cheered the emperor when no
appeared at one of the castle win
dows.
The emperor first received the con-
CALCULATIONS of the members of his
family and his encourage and then
those of the visiting princes. including
the crown prince of Denmark.
Washington, Jan. ga message Of
congratulation was sent to Emperor
William of Germany yesterday by
President Roosevelt in honor of the
emperor's fftieth birthday. The Ger
man imperial standard foated over the
German embassy building and also
from the flagstaff Of the Shoreham no.
tel, the temporary home of Count Won
Bernstorff.
Tokyo, jan 2S-The occasion Of
the German emperor's birthday was
marked yesterday by brilliant recep-
ton given by Baron Mum Won Schwar-
zenstein. the German ambassador to
Japan. The affair was attended by all
the foreign diplomats and the high
est Japanese officials.
The Irish standard., 1909-01-30
WISCONSIN PRIMARY
PROBE is KILLED
Plan to Investigate Senatorial Election
Dies Unnatural Death in Badger
Assembly.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 28.-The as.
sembly yesterday practically killed the
Blaine senate resolution for an inves'
tigation of the United States sena-
torial primary.
When the assembly met Assembly
man Hughes asked that the rules be
suspended and that the resolution be
placed on it's immediate passage. Mr..
Cleary said action should be delayed
until the resolution was printed and
placed on file. He would favor an
investigation If the resolution was
placed in a reasonable form and de.
clared that State Chairman Edmonds
courted an investigation.
Speaker Bancrowft said the resolu-
ton of Mr.. Blaine provided for the ap-
pointment of three men from each
house. He said this was an unheard of
proposition and If there was to be an
investigation the assembly should be
represented by five members at least.
He would leave the chair and present
such an amendment, if necessary.
Mr.. LIE Roy objected to suspension
of the rules, thereby requiring two.
thirds vote. Upon roll call the sus-
pension failed by vote of ID ayes to
Sc noes. This practically kills the in
vestigation. Immediately the assem-.
bly, passed to the consideration of res.
olutions and bills as serenely as IL
nothing had occurred.
The Irish standard., 1909-01-30
HOPKINS LOSES TWELVE VOTES.
Chances for Senatorship Wane-No
Choice In Wisconsin.

Springfield. Ill.,, Jan. 2s.--After four
Joint ballots from the eighteenth to
the twenty-first, inclusive, had been
taken in the effort to select an Illinois
senator, the joint session of the gen
eral assembly rose for the day. The
voting yesterday showed a net loss of
IL votes for Senator Hopkins from the
IS which he received on the seven
teenth ballot to the 73 given on the
twenty-flrst ballot The day was
marked by a shifting Of n number Of
Democratic votes 10 different candi.
dates. All Of the Legislators returned
to their regular nominee. Lawrence b.
Stringer, on the twenty.first ballot.
Madison, Wis, Jan. 2S.--The first.
ballot for United States senator in
joint assembly yesterday resulted in
no choice. Stephenson received 65
votes; necessary to elect. g. After
taking the first ballot for United
States SENATOR both houses took a
recess.
The Irish standard., 1909-01-30
CRITICISED; WALLIS RESIGNS
Hughes Selection Of Insurance Super.
intendent Is Quickly Blocked.

Albany. N. Y. Jan. 2s.-Gov.
Hughes yesterday withdrew the nomi.
nation Of Frederick A. Wallis as state
superintendent of insurance. The
nomination. was withdrawn at Mr..
Wallis request. The withdrawal of
Mr. Wallis name follows the adoption
by the senate on Monday night of a
resolution introduced by Senator
Grady calling upon the acting super
intendent of insurance to furnish the
senate with authenticated copies Of
correspondence bringing to the atten.
ton Of the department or dealing
with any complaint as to the rebating
Of insurance premiums or any VIOLA
ton of the insurance law in which the
Home Life Insurance Company, or any
of it's agents or officers. and particu.
1arly Frederick A. Wallis, was in.
volved."
The Irish standard., 1909-01-30
KNEW OF POSSIBLE CANAL LIBEL
So Says New Yorker In Testimony In
Panama Inquiry.

Washington. Jan. 27.-Upon resum.
ing its inquiry yesterday into the al
legged libelous articles in the New
York World and the Indianapolis Star
affecting the Panama canal purchase,
the federal grand Jury heard ]. w.
Whitley Of New York city, former
employee of the New York World. Be.
fore undergoing his examination Mr..
Whitley was in consultation with Dis
trict Attorney Baker for consider
able time. Neither he nor Mr.. Baker
carried any papers before the Jury.
Mr.. Whitley's testimony was very
much sought by the district attorney.
He informed the grand jury that prior
to the publication Of the Panama ca
nal stories in the World the manage.
ment of the paper knew that they
would render themselves liable to
prosecution.
The Irish standard., 1909-01-30
HALT ANT|.JAP B|LLS|
California Legislature Is to
Wait q Week.
NEW MEASURES TO COME
Plans to Tame Alien Enactments Now
Before Coast Body, After Prospec-
tive Laws Are Laid Over for New
Consideration.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 2S.--On mo.
ton of Assemblyman A. M. Drew,
author of the anti-alien land bill. ac-
ton on all anti-Iapanese bills was
postponed for one week, when the
measures came lip as special order
of business yesterday.
When the A. NJ. Drew bill prohibit
ing aliens holding land was called up
for consideration in the assembly yes
terday its author asked that it be put
over. Mr.. Drew has held conference
with Gov. Gillett and will amend his
measure to conform to the wishes of
the federal government.
GilIett Sends Letter.
Drew received the following letter
from the governor
"My Dear Mr.. Drew: Your note re-
ceived Am inclined to think that
the best possible law that can be
passed on the question of alien owner.
ship of land would he the Jaw adopted
in Oklahoma. You will find it in the
session laws of the state of Oklahoma.
1907 and 1908. The book is on file in
the state library. The act is on
page 4S1.
1T would strike out the first line.
the words who is not citizen of the
United States, because that is USE
less, as no alien Is citizen of the
United States.
To Extend Lease Period.
ITO this bill might be added the
last section of your bill extending the
time in which leases can be given
so many years on agricultural proper.
ty and SO many years on city property.
think one year is rather short, and
inasmuch as this could apply to aliens
alike IT. would be reasonable as to the
length of time for which leases should
be granted. OF course, the question
whether or not it would be policy to
pass an alien law in this state is some
thing that the legislature would have
to consider, but if such bill is to
pass. as ! say, ] am inclined to be.
lieve that one like the Oklahoma law
probably would be the best. Yours
truly,
u. N. G1LLETT."
Japs Not Excited.
Tokyo. Jan. 2S-In an editorial
which Hochi printed this morn
ing. the Japanese people are warned
against connecting the movement
for naval expansion, and increased
Notifications in America with the
anti-Japanese agitation in Call,
fornia. 1t says that the American
government is only showing a wise
care for its dependencies, Hawaii and
the Philippines, and that only harm
full sensationalists could connect such
proper naval expansion with any feel
ing against Japan. The cutlery against
the acts of the California legislature
is ceasing here and there is every evil
dence that the assurances of friend
Illness from the American government
are having material effect.
The Irish standard., 1909-01-30
RUDOWlTZ SAVED
BY ROOT EDICT
Secretary Refuses to Allow slav Flu.
aitive to Be Sent Back to Russia
Denies Extraditlon.

Washington, Jan. 81 Christian
Rudowitz, whose extradition on
charges of murder, arson and other
crimes was demanded by the Russian
government. and involving counter
contentious that the offenses were
in furtherance of a political move.
ment, will not be extradited. This de-
cision was announced yesterday by
Secretary of State Root.
In effect the extradition of Rudowitz
was refused because the offense
charged comes under the general pro-
hibition against extradition In the
treaty with Russia, which declares
that II 1t be made to appear that ex-
tradition is sought with the view to
try or punish for an offense of a po-
litical character surrender shall not
take place. The testimony taken in
the case by United States Commits
sioner Foote at Chicago, 1t was held.
upholds the view taken by the de-
partment, though the commissioner
upheld the Russian governments de-
mand. Secretary Root declined to
comment on the decision at this time
pending formal notification to the Rus
sian authorities Of the departments
decision.
The decision followed a thorough in
vestigation of the case by the govern
ment. a hearing at Chicago before
United States Commissioner Foote.
and review Of his decision by the state
department. Vigorous efforts were
made to prevent extradition on the
ground that the offenses charged
were political and therefore not ex-
traditable.
The case aroused widespread inter
est, particularly in Chicago among the
anti-Russian element, where a fund
was raised in defense of the man.
Commissioner Foote sent the record
in the case to Washington about a
month ago. With the various accom-
panying documents and his decision
there were probably 1,400 pages of
typewriter sheets, which were read
by the clerks Of the solicitors office
Of the state department.
The Irish standard., 1909-01-30
John D. Backs Graft Probe.

New York. Jan. 2s.--It has ust be-
come known that John D. Rockefeller,
Andrew Carnegie, Jacob H. Schiff and
several other well-known financiers
and philanthropists are backing the
bureau Of municipal research. which
was organized to investigate the city's
financial and alleged graft. To carry
on the work these men, with Mrs. Rus.
sell Sage and others, have subscribed
fund of 100000. ~