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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-03
CONVICT LEASE SYSTEM ENDS.
Georgia VIII Put $4,000 Criminals al
Work on the States Public
HjchWayS,

Atlanta, Ga, April Last night
the convict lease system, which has ex-
listed in Georgia for more than a gen
Grafton, came to an end and $4,000
conyicts who have been under lease to
private parties were turned over to
the state. 1t is proposed to use near
ly all of the able bodied convicts on
the public roads.
An extensive system of road build
ing has been planned, and in few
years. it is thought Georgia will have
a magnificent system of highways.
| The abolition of the lease system
was bitterly fought, but it was in
evitaple after the exposure of graft
and brutality.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-03
STUDENTS ~ ANCIENT PLAY.
"Everyman," Written in the Fifteenth
Century, Seen at Iowa City
Tuesday Njqht.

Iowa City, April 1.-The old English
morality play, "Everyman," written
in the fifteenth century, was present
ed by students of Iowa university at
the Unitarian church Tuesday night.
This is the play which was revived
by the Ben Greet players some years
ago and met with such success all
over the United States.
Though written in crude verse, its
lines, when spoken amid medieval
setting acquired power and dignity
that held the audience breahtless
There was not sound from the spec
tators during the entire performance
The part Of "Everyman," was taken
by Miss Hazeldean Toof Of Red Oak
who acted with simplicity and re
spouse to the allegorical characte!
that was the feature of the perform
ance This WAS the first time the
play was ever seen in Iowa City anc
it has only been put on a few times
in the last 500 years. The cast @
characters was as follows:
"Everyman,'' Miss Hazeldean Toof
Red Oak; Fellowship, Miss Minnie
Graves, Red Oak; Death, Joseph Kyle
Washington: Messenger, l.. O. Smith
Paulina; Cousin, Miss Maude Elliott
Iowa City; Kindred, Otto Kampmeier
Iowa City; Beauty, Miss Marguerit,
Graham, Council Bluffs; Strength
Miss Ruby Elliott, Iowa City; Discre
ton, Miss Alberta Chawner, low;
City; Good Deeds, Miss Laura Rate
Iowa City; knowledge, Miss Alic
Mueller, Davenport; Confession, A.
Worthing, Iowa City; Goods, Ross E
Miller; Doctor. Irving N. Brant, low
/ City; Angel, Miss Mary Woods, low
City; Voice of God, DR. J. P johnson
Iowa City; Monks, Glenn Garfield an
Rush Christensen.
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FIGHT MAY BE ENDED
FOR THIS SESSION
sENATE, HOWEVER, REFUSES TO
PASS RESOLUTION PROVIDING
FOR CONSIDERATION OF COM
MlTTEE BILLS ONLY.
Des Moines Bureau of
The OttumWa Courier.

e
AS a last echo of the constitutional
prohibitory amendment campaign IN
the Iowa legislature the senate again
this morning voted to not take up
the prohibitory amendment Clark
sons motion to request the committee
to report was laid on the table II 10
49, Those voting to table it We're
Adam, Balkena, Brown, Bruce, Bur
CESS, Chapman, Dearmand, DeWolf,
kirkpatrick, Foley, Francis, Frud-
den, Gates, McManus, Mates, Moon
Nichols, Parshall, Quigley, Ream,
Sammis, Saunders, Smith OF Des
( Moines, Stuckslager, Van Law White
and Wilson.
I'm going to put the opponents of
prohibition on record as often as | get
a chance" declared Senator Clarkson
after he had made his argument for
his resolution and sudden adjourn
ment had been taken by the senate in
order to prevent a vote at that time.
Later, the Monroe county legislator
said that if his resolution is lost ne
may not try again to get the resolu-
ton before the senate.
Prohlbtonists Hard to Down.
The prohibitory amendment ques-
ton has proved to be the most vex-
atious and exasperating of any ques-
ton that has come before the leslsla-
ture. When the senate convened yes.
terday morning it found the question
very live one hanging uo in the
4 air-a question that must be got rid
of in some way before much more
can be done of real work. For a few
minutes late yesterday afternoon II
seemed as if the question had been dis;
posed of for the session. then the
grave was reopened and has been left
open over night. Some of the sen
ators were heard to express them
selves as regretting this; others as
glad that it Yves done.
The senate avoided putting the pre-
siding officer to the necessity of decid
ing whether a two-thirds vote is nee
essary to suspend rule in regard tt
the regular order of bills to enc
through committees by adopting mo
ton to lay on the table Proudfoot's
motion to instruct the committee tt
return the resolution. The tabling mo
ton could obviously be carried by {
majority vote The lineup was:
Ayes--Adams, Bruce, Burgess
Chapman, DeArmand, DeWolf, Fitch
patrick, Foley, Frudden, Gates, Nc
Manus,- Mates. Maytag, Nichols, Par
shall, Quigley, Ream, Sammis, Saun
derds, Savage, Smith of Des Moines
Stucklager, Van Law, White, Wilson
Moon-26.
Nays-Allen of Pocahontas, Allen o
Van Buren,, Balkema, Bennett, Clark
Clarkson, Dowell, Francis, Gilliland
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FIFTY YEARS IN ONE PARISH
Pope Recognizes Remarkable Record
of Davenport Priest, Father
Niermann.

Davenport. April /. In recogni-
ton Of his remarkable record of fifty
years service as the pastor of ST.
Josephs Catholic church of this city,
Pope Plus has conferred the title of
monsignor upon Father Anton Nier-
mann An autographed photo of the
pope has also been received by the
venerable priest. the pontiff sending
message Of congratulation and a
hope that he might be spared many
years more Of usefulness, and giving
him authority to impart the apostolic
blessing on the occasion of the cele-
bration Of his golden jubilee.
The congregation of ST. Joseph's is
planning a fitting observance of the
| jubilee of Father Norman. This will
be held at the church on the evening
of Tuesday, April 20. and will be made
notable by a gathering of the clergy
from various parts of Iowa and ILL
nois.
Father Niermann was consecrated tc
the priesthood fifty years ago last
| Sunday, and has served st. Joseph's
congregation continuously ever since
Father Norman will be 70 years Of
age the 9th of next August. He was
born near the city of Muenster, West
phalia, in Germany. His parents were
farmers. He had planned to take holy
orders and labor in the fatherland. Blu
several years after he had taken vi
his theological studies a young maj
with whom he had been reared, Fathe
45nonds, after a long absence II
America, returned to Muenster H
induced his young friend to go baci
to America with him. They sailed 70
New Orleans, and arrived in Dubuqu
on February IS, 1858. On that nigh
Bishop Matthias Loras died. Anto
Norman the student, served as cross
bearer at the funeral of the prelatt
The young student was afterwards sen
to a seminary at st. Louis, where h
: remained year to complete hi
,studies He was ordained by Bisho
element SS1nth at st. Raphaers Gel
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TELL You Vat Hss Now
Mammals Choice Coffee
ISIS Der Won VatIss.
Sees Undertaken; Shoots Self.

Davenport, April AFTER making
all the arrangements for his burial
with local undertaken, Earnest
Koepke, an expert cigar maker while
the undertaken In question was fran
tically telephoning to the police for
aid to keep Koepke from accomplish
ing his purpose, shot himself and fell
dead on the same spot, where his
father died, after falling from the roof
of building upon which he was at
work.
| A letter now in the mails, address,
ed to Koepke's wife, it is believed, will
disclose the reason for his mad deed.
| No cause is now known
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FUNERAL OF THOMAS FO-
GARTY AT FAIRFIELD TODAY

Fairfield, April 1.-(special) =
Thomas Fogarty, who died Tuesday
afternoon, was buried this morning IN
Evergreen cemetery, the funeral serv-
ices being held in st. Mary's church,
Mr.. Fogarty was in his eighty-f1rst
year. He was born on the Isle Of Jer-
sey near Ireland, but came to this
country at the age of 80 and came
soon afterward to Iowa, having work
ed for a short time on the New York
Central In 1853 he obtained position
on the bridge gang of the Burlington
railroad which was then being built
Mr.. Fogarty was in Fairfield on Sept.
1. 1855 when the first train entered
Fairfield and he took an active part
in the celebration.
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TAKES FIFTH WIFE AT 70.
Nelson Long Married to Eva Doggett,
Aged 28-Young Bride is
Widou

WIDOW.
Des Moines, Apr. Robbed of four
wives by the hand Of death, Nelson
Long, who lacks just few years Of
being an octogenarian took unto him
self another bride yesterday after
noon, when he married Eva Doggett,
aged g. She, also, has lost life
companion because of death, her first
husband having passed away several
years ago. Judge Miller married the
couple.
Long, gray haired old man with a
flowing beard, accompanied his young
bride to the clerks Office yesterday
afternoon to secure the license. Her
brother-in-law, T. N. Doggett, WAS
with them.
| Just before they advanced to the
counter to secure the permit, the
bride suddenly remembered that she
| had some shopping to do. So leaving
her aged husband-to-be and her broth.
er-in-law waiting at the counter, she
hied away up town.
She was gone a long time, an awful
| long time, so it seemed to the aged
Mr.. Long. He grew tired of standing
up while waiting for her, so he re.
signedly sat down. And then he
grew anxious about her! She had
been gone almost an hour. And th=
brother-in-law also became worried
A few minutes more of waiting and
then Long dispatched Doggett to find
| the bride-to-be.
He found her in department store
engrossed in the wealth of pretty
things on sale. And he brought hel
back to the court house to her egej
lover. waiting patiently to take her az
his wife.
After the license had been issued
no question being raised as to age
the three repaired to Judge Miller'E
private Office and the ceremony wal
performed, the court interrupting ;
criminal case while he tied the knot.
Long is a prominent resident o
Luther and gave his age as II years
Mrs. Doggett. now Mrs Long. CAV
, her age as %. She Is from Grimes.
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cluded in his reports, was carefully
considered by the committee on re-
trenchment and reform, and 1t prob
ably will be passed. There is some
doubt about the passage of the bill
Immediately increasing the salary of
custodian T. E. McCurdy, whose rec
ord is the Office is most excellent, re-
tired yesterday and he will go to
his home at Hazelton, Iowa, where
he owns bank and other property.
He has had several fine offers to go
into business in Des Moines but Mrs
McCurdy prefers to return to Buch-
anan county. The new custodian took
charge. No other changes We're an
nounced and it is probable most of
the force will remain as they nearly
all supported the present administra-
ton Some of the old soldiers are a
little perturbed over the fact that Mr..
Boutin has a record of not. doing just
as the veterans would like in the mat
ter Of the soldier preference law; in
fact he Is said to have refused to keep
a soldier in office on that account and
nothing else. AS most of the employees
under McCurdy were soldiers this is
important. Gov. Carroll has also talk
en- different tack from his predeces-
sor as one of his first acts was to re-
move from the executive Office an old
soldier who could have claimed pro-
lection of the preference act but chose
not to do So However, changes are
inevitable in large force such as that
which the custodian must handle.
Custodian Boutin has made an excel
lent impression and has been vel
coined to the state house by all.
There was much surprise over the
signal defeat in the house of the bulk
sales bill which had been sent over
from the senate some time ago. 1t
| was regarded at least in the senate
| that the bill was in such form as to
| be generally acceptable to all persons
interested. But house members found
! fault with many of the provisions.
The senate will probably reconsider
| the vote by which the Frudden bill
was defeated which bill provides for
nonpartisan nomination of candi
dates for city Offices at a primary cleo
ton. The bill was defeated at time
when the senate was in a decidedly
ugly mood over the wrangle over the
amendment, and many of the members
did not understand what was going
on. The bill provides for a primary
at which all officials elected by ar
entire city must be nominated.
Ora Williams.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-03
GEO. WATKINS ARRESTED.

Abba, April 1.--(SpeciaD- George
Watkins of Pleasant township was ar
rested here for assaulting his father
in-law. Charles Williams, last Sundays
He was brought to Abba yesterday
and in the preliminary trial before
Squire Lambertson it developed that
Watkins had frequently threatened to
kill Williams. He was bound over to
the district court and his case will DE
taken up by the grand jury Friday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-03

Harriet Vanness was born January
%, 1928 and died March q at the
age of 81 years. 2 months and days,
at the home of her sons in West
Grove She Is survived by six chill
dren, Charles, John and Arthur Van.
ness, Mrs Sarah Barker. Mrs. Mace
and Mrs. Whitall. The funeral serv,
ices were held at the Vanness home
in West Grove and Rev. L. G. Furman
of Ottumwa oficiated. The interment
was made in the Mendoza, Mo-, Gem
etery. Contributed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-03

MI F. G. Fritts, oneonta, N Y,
writes: my little girl was greatly
benefited by taking Foley's Orino
Laxative, and I think it Is the best
remedy for constipation and liver
tfouble.'' Foleys Orino Laxative Is
best for women and children, as it is
mild. pleasant and effective, and is a
splendid spring medicine, as 1t cleanses
the system and clears the complexion.
Clark's Drug Store; Swenson's Drug
Store.
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REV. PETER SWAN DEAD.
Beloved Pastor Succumbed to paraIy.
tic Stroke at Traer-Lost Host
Of Eriends Ia Rurlin atAn

tic Stroke at Traer-Lost Host
Of Friends in Burlington.
Burlington. April IA telegram
from Traer brings the sad news OF
the death of Rev. Peter Swan, VINO
succumbed to an attack Of paralysis
He was the pastor of the United Pros
byterian church in Burlington during
the seventies and eighties.
DR.. Swan was born near Pittsburg,
February 81, 1851, and received his
education at Westminster and Alb
gheny seminary. He was licensed to
preach in 1881 and ordained the next
spring, settling at Burlington as pas
tor of the United Presbyterian church
there. Later he was pastor at North
Ben, Neb., then went to Traer. The
degree Of Doctor of Divinity was con-
ferred on him by Monmouth college
in 1894.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-03
June Bride Sues for a Divorce.

Des Moines, April bessie Harrls.
bride Of last June, has grown tired
and disguised with married life al
ready, especially married life with G.
c. Harris, and she has started suit for
divorce from him. alleging cruel and
inhuman treatment. She claims that
he has failed to support her and that
she has been forced to work out in
order to make a living.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-03

During the spring every one would
be benefited by taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy. 1t furnishes a needed tonic
to the kidneys after the extra strain
Of winter. and it purifies the blood by
stimulating the kidneys, and causing
them to eliminate the impurities from
it. Foleys Kidney Remedy imparts
new life and vigor. Pleasant to take.
Clark's Drug Store; Swenson's Drug
Store
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-03

military prison at Fort Leavenworth
was destroyed by fire late last night.
| The prisoners were removed from the
cell house under a heavy guard OF
United States troops and were con-
fined in a stockade.
| Owing to the low water pressure the
fire department of the fort was almost
useless. The fire was fought by the
soldiers of the fort, who we're ordered
out of their quarters and those wI:o
were on leave in the city were at once
called back to the post. Two soldiers
were injured while fighting the flames
but none of the prisoners were inju.-
| ed in any, way
Much excitement attended the re-
moval of the prisoners, many of whom
are desperate characters, and 1t was
feared that they would make an or.
gained break for safety.
The fire broke out about 10 o'clock
in the tailor shop and soon 1t was
seen that the main building was doom
ed. A great outcry at once broke
out in the prison, the convicts fearing
that they would be burned to death.
They battered on the doors of their
cells as the light of the fire streamed
in through the windows. Many
screamed in terror as the authorities
for moment refused to remove them.
Soon, however, several companies of
soldiers were under arms, and a
strong Gordon Of troops was thrown
about the prison and every precaution
taken to prevent escapes. All the sol
diers that could be spared from the
ranks of fire fighters were detailed as
guards, and then the delivery Of pris'
oners began.
When the bolts of the cell house
doors were shot back, the flames had
reached the main building. The sol
diers with leveied weapons greeteS
the convicts as they marched out
They had been previously warned
that the slightest move would meal
death The rifle barrels and swords
glinting in the fire light effectually
awed the prisoners and they meeklH
! follows their heavily armed guards tc
the stockade. The strict military rule
effectually stopped the panic that had
broken out among the convicts.
The prison building was valued a
100000, it was totally destroyed.
City Department Attempts Aid.
The Leavenworth fire department
was rushed to the fort, four miles
away, but the lack of water pressure
. rendered their efforts almost useless
The blacksmith shop, tailor shops
; machine shops and other building
went first All this while, the who'll
y prison had been surrounded by troops
Q Then when the main building actuall
!, had begun to burn, the stern militar
t rescue was carried out with precision
/ A heavy guard was thrown around tn
l. stockade, where the prisoners are cor
e fined, to prevent their escape and
- panic.
e There are $50 prisoners, and it too
n the whole Thirteenth infantry to re
t move them safely Soon after the las
l. convict and attendant had left tn
building and the Gordon of soldier
had withdrawn to safe distance, tn
walls of the prison fell with crasi
y The fire started in some rubbish i
% the paint and carpenter shop.
st At 2 o'clock some Of the cell house
= had been cooled sufl ciently to allo
- half the prisoners to return.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-03
A Total Eciipsa

Of the functions OF STOMACH. liver,
kidneys and bowels, is quickly dis
posed Of with Electric Bitters. soc.
F. B. Clar J. H. Swenso, & %
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eahies straneied

by Group, coughs or colds are Instant
ly relieved and quickly cured with
DR. Kings New Discovery. hec. and
$1.00. F. 3. Clark, J. r.. l.. Sven,
SOL & Co.
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If you have backache and urinary
troubles you should take Foley's Kid
ney Remedy to strengthen and build
up the kidneys so they will act prop
erly, as a serious kidney trouble may
develop. Clark's Drug Store; Sven
sons DRUG Store
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SOIL AND GUARANTEED BIZ
r. 8. CLARK AND j. r.. l.. SWENSoN.

Hammill, Hoyt, Hunter, Larrabee, Nc
Cullough, Peterson, Proudfoot, Seeley,
Smith of Mitchell, Taylor, Whipple,
.Whiting-21.
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FIRE: DESTROYS
BIG PRISON AT
LEAVENWORTH
KANSAS MILITARY PENITEN-
TlARY'S WALLS FALL IN AFTER
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY
PRISONERS ARE REMOVED.

MoundsvilIe, w. A., April L.
In charge Of United States Mar
shall Eliot and ten deputies, seven
ty-eight federal convicts were taxi
en- from the pententiary here to-
day enroute to the government
prison at Leavenworth, Kansas.
Eliot received telegram from
LeavenWorth assuring him that
the fire at the prison last night
would not interfere with his bring
Ing the prisoners to that place.
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The bill to require that in the fu-
ture the custodian of the capitol shall
keep in his office complete inventory
of public property and make report
covering many matters not now in
New-York tribune., 1909-06-25
Savings Banks.
BOSTON STOCKS.

,r,-,,s,.s by R. L. Day Co.. No. 81 Wall strs-t1
New-York tribune., 1909-06-25
PHILADELPHIA STOCKS.

fsrashss by Charles Barney & Co. No Is Broad St
rev YORK and 40. I22 South 4th st. Philadelphia
New-York tribune., 1909-06-25

e-ete of New York County OF New York, IS
4 z NEWELL Cashier of the above nanen oanh,
do that the above statement Is true 10 ~
hest of my knowledge and belief - o,,
erL..rtrea sworn hefor me oath day OF
June 1893 > a. ~ sN [St,1,.,,
Carhcata fled in New County Clerks and
Registers ofhce.
Correct-Attest:
VINCENT LOEsER,
FREDERIC T. HUME. Directors
FRANCIS B. GRIFFIN.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-25

state of Ner York County Of New York sst . -,
FRANK q ROE. Cashier Of the aeove-naIned oslA.
do soe'nrIy that he above stateIneh' y 'i7 "
the best ~ my h'"" "'e FRANK o ROE Cashier.
e.....-.sos ana syyorn - before path day 81
1903. N.,a-. prtttc
C-orrect--Attest:
EGTH55 E2Z5%5f5 5,5s0HSi ! SSisHr. Directors
New-York tribune., 1909-06-25
fNo. sa1N
REPORT OF The CONDITION OF
The NATIONAL PARK BANK
fNo sa1 \
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
% Wall Street,

q, New Yerk City IN the state Of New York az me
cioFe II business June %, 1909
New-York tribune., 1909-06-25
G GREENWICH SAVINGS BANK

s. f. Cor 9Th Ave. and 10th 81.
INTEREST AT THE RATE OF FOUR PER CENT.
An PER ANNUN will be credited depositors for
10 the SIX MoNTHs q 2. 5MDINa 5cC JUNE 80 on an
the BYLAWS payable July 10
Deposits made before JULY 10 will draw
interest from July l. 1909.
JAMES QUINLAN. President
CHARLES NJ. BUTCHER TreaA
Z TR HAMRpSN tNSIs n Baeoa. R0e5oSa Jr. Secretaries
New-York tribune., 1909-06-25
mo l. 25oJ
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
the MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK.

York the state Of New York at the close OF
business June 2Sd, 1909;
New-York tribune., 1909-06-25
SaUingS Banks.
THE BANK FOR SAVINGS

THE BANK FOR SAVINGS
IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2sO Fourth Avenue June Is 1909
1sOTH SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND
Board or Trustees declared interest divf-
dend for the SIX ending June Both. 1909 the
rate Of FOUR PER CENT per annum all sums OF
IS 90 and upwards entitled thereto and payable on
and after July goth, 1909.
dividend will be credited TO dsposttors as prtu-
cpal July 1st. 1909
deposits made or before July 1Otn VIII draw
interest from July 1st, 1909.
CHARLES A SHERMAN. Secretary.
JAMES KNOWLES. Comptroller